Tips & Features
When walleyes turn to worms (and leeches)
Start with minnows or leeches. When the first walleye hits the net, it’s time to switch to the jig and crawler.
Choosing a basic setup for fishing muskies
You want your tackle to take the abuse rather than your shoulders, back, hands, and arms.
Muskies? Easy, just give ’em what they want
A systematic approach to each day of muskie fishing will yield more success than simply hoping for luck.
Tow, tow, tow your boat properly
If your craft fails you while on the water, there are things you should do. And things to not do.
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Shorelines breaks putting up best bite
The walleye bite has been a shiner bite. For jig anglers, a 16th-ounce jig and a shiner has been best. Rigs are also working with shiners.
Rockin’ walleyes throughout May
During May, consider fishing shoreline areas that contain fist-sized rocks, riprap, and larger gravel. That’s probably where you’ll find walleyes.
Find ‘warm’ water for Lake Superior spring fish
What you’re looking for is water that’s even just a bit warmer than anything else you have found.
Pro Tip of the Week: For those without the latest technology …
River inlets and outlets always need to be on the must-check list.
Springtime crappie moves: chasing warm water – video
Water temperature is the name of the game during the springtime crappie hunt. We’re on the move to find warmer water. Hair jigs and plastics are getting bit, and the crappie spawn is fast-approaching.
