Tips & Features
The bass opener – video
Try spinner baits, smaller crankbaits and plastic worms along with 10-pound fluorocarbon fishing line.
Weeds, water temp keys to early-season muskies
Without a doubt, fishing in the proper locations is important in early-season muskie fishing.
Crazy weather leading to inconsistent crappies
Use a slip bobber and small jig for super-shallow spawning crappies. A jig with a spinner and plastic tail works well in deeper water.
Crappie bums unite
You will catch more and more as you learn the lake and the fish.
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: On Mille Lacs, mind your tackle, bait to maximize your chances
In general, it helps to know your gear. That may always be true, but particularly with slip bobbers.
Harvest Kitchen Series: Pheasant Stew
An everyday meal harvested from nature’s pantry and celebrated in the home kitchen.
Looking for fish? Try a milk run – video
Don’t be afraid to bounce around on the lake if you’re having trouble finding fish. Because once we found a spot, it was game on.
Three options for springtime bass plastics – video
These are easy to use and flat-out catch fish. In fact, all three will stay in my lineup throughout much of the open-water season.
Spring post-spawn walleye jigging tips, tactics – video
Brad Hawthorne breaks down a few of his key strategies for catching spring walleyes when you’re battling windy conditions.
