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Finding walleyes on the heels of ice-out
Guides across northern Minnesota suggest slow and shallow to get ‘opener’ walleyes.

Thinking beyond meat for spring walleyes
Put early walleyes in the livewell with these top artificials.

Fly fishing for bluegills? A different twist
Changes often are needed to figure out what works on any given day.

Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Tough bite will improve on Mississippi River Pool 4
Look for fish to be dropping back from the Red Wing dam to the lower river areas and the upper end of Lake Pepin.

Spring flingin’ when everything is in transition
In north country, it’s time to focus on slab crappies.

The ‘triple threat’ is key to catching opening-day ’eyes
First rule of thumb is to start shallow and work deep.

Opening day is all about fishing in tough conditions
The commitment to fishing hard and realizing there might be some time in between bites is paramount to being successful.

Frugal fishing: Big bucks aren’t needed to be a successful angler
With the basics in hand, you’ll want some lures catered specifically to your favorite fish species.

Have a Plan A and Plan B for unpredictable fishing opener
Make a plan, stick to a pattern, but don’t be afraid to bail on Plan A and resort to Plan B.