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The hidden gem of fall fishing: jumbo perch
Big fish, easy to locate, and plenty of them.

Suspend your minnowbaits for more muskie action
The discovery of a much simpler and more durable weighting system.

Pro tip of the Week: Find current, find catfish
Days are getting shorter and water is getting colder. All this adds up to is a stretched out winding-down period.

7 storage hacks for fishing tackle – video
These systems were intended for open-water fishing, but could be adapted for ice fishing, too.

Dealing with fishing pressure – video
When you are on a busy lake, “Tackle” Terry Tuma says to look for food-source areas and structures that aren’t being heavily fished and suggests using techniques that differ from what other anglers on the

Grilling season still going strong – here’s how to get it right
We’re deep into the grilling season and many of us are firing up salmon, last year’s venison or elk – sometimes with great results and sometimes not. The fact is, wild game is great, but

Hunting for trout
Assessing remote U.P. trout lakes using hunting technology.
Long line trolling for mid-summer walleyes – video
Trolling crankbaits for walleyes during the mid-summer months doesn’t need to be a complex process. Grab some line counter reels spooled with fluorocarbon, a few planer boards and some Northland Rumble B’s and you’re ready

Tips for keeping your rod from breaking – video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma offers some tips on keeping your fishing rod from breaking – as in not cranking your jig or crankbait right to the rod tip, providing more slack and less tension in your