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Targeting walleyes on the St. Louis River – video
An action-packed day of walleye and multi-species fishing on the river, and a few tips that will help you put more fish in the boat this season.

Attacking the bass opener – video
Crankbaits work well for aggressive fish, but “Tackle” Terry Tuma says to consider plastic lures.

A simple fish-catching machine
A lot of fish are there to be caught, and for a simple approach it’s hard to beat a jig with a “stickworm” plastic that’s about 3 or 4 inches long.

Understanding the suspended muskie
Success will come if you give this pattern an honest chance.

Big bass – if you want to catch them, try Presque Isle soon
As expected, most common methods involve jigging and or spinning equipment.

Bustin’ bass in the grass
Capitalizing on the weed connection requires figuring out the types of weeds present that bass are favoring and formulating a weed-line pattern that takes into account preferred locations.

Pro Tip of the Week: Hook selection key with shiners
There are a couple of different ways to hook a shiner that increases the hookup percentage.

Bass fishing tactic: Skip your way to success
Technique requires above-average casting skills that put lures quietly and seductively in areas where conventional casting can’t reach.
The muskie bug
It may be a challenge, the tackle is definitely expensive, and there’s a learning curve just like there is with the pursuit of any new hunting or fishing endeavor. Despite those obstacles, the adventure is