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Final days of open-water 2021: It’s big predator fish season
“Tackle” Terry has seen prime fishing this late fall period, including for thick smallmouth bass.

Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Trolling the deep drops effective
If we find fish tight in an area, then we can focus there, and fish a jig and minnow, but this allows us to cover a lot of ground.

With fishing technology comes responsibility
Using these tools, modern anglers can focus on presentations for walleyes, muskies, bass, and panfish.

Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: In Ottertail County, time to follow baitfish deep
A jig and a minnow or a Jiggin’ Rap are two good ways to get at the walleyes chasing the baitfish.

Lessons from the past: pike on a cane pole
It’s practical and brings back memories of a simpler time of fishing and life.

Find steelhead in Lake Erie’s unsung tributaries
They can provide opportunities to avoid congested water.

Time is now to look for lake lunkers
Use spoons, spinners to bring big trout to hand.

Two-story lakes provide great trout fishing
Anglers who are savvy enough to fish them can have outstanding fishing in places you wouldn’t ordinarily expect to find trout.

The 5 biggest walleye-fishing mistakes – video
Advice and some big mistakes that you need to avoid if you want to catch more walleyes.