Tips & Features
Follow these guidelines, and the versatile jig will reward you
There are a few rules when fishing a jig that can make it nearly magic.
Five reasons you’re not catching enough walleyes
Follow a handful of simple guidelines, don’t overthink things, and walleyes will come to the net more consistently.
You can’t go wrong with tube jigs
A tube may be the most versatile choice in your tackle kit.
Boat shortages, the guv’s opener, and shallow crappies
For crappies, once in the bay or canal, fan-cast the area with extra-long casts until you make contact with the fish.
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Walleyes should be post-spawn for opener
Even though the spawn has basically been over for a couple weeks, look for walleyes in shallow depths of 6-12 feet especially if there is wind affecting shallow structures.
The importance of lure color – Video
“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about how subtle changes in lure colors can affect your fishing success. The depth of a lure, water clarity, aggressiveness of the fish and light conditions can all affect what colors
Fighting through tough-times muskies
Five veteran muskie anglers offer important fall-back plans.
Bass ’n Plan: Developing an eye for ‘unnatural’ bass habitat
What to consider to catch bass near manmade structure.
How to clean shallow-water anchors – video
Keeping your shallow-water anchors free of muck and silt is important to maintaining their functionality. Matt Johnson shares a quick tip on how he cleans his Minn Kota Talons while on the water.
