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Walleye pro shares how to find fish on the opener
When it comes to finding walleyes on the Minnesota fishing opener, it can be difficult for a lot of anglers because no one has been able to get on the water and develop a pattern.

Crankbait trolling tips for big Great Lakes walleyes – video
Invaluable tips that will help you have more success trolling crankbaits for walleyes this season, especially if you’re venturing out onto the Great Lakes.

Gearing up for crappie fishing
Seasoned anglers know to head to those areas where a stream, brook or small creek empties into a lake where these big sunfish are apt to gather to perform their seasonal ritual.

Proper maintenance is the ‘reel’ deal
It’s important to conduct a little annual maintenance on your reels, and right now is a good time to accomplish that task.

Sometimes, fishing from shore is best
Some of the glacial lakes in South Dakota, as well as the border waters of Big Stone and Traverse, offer lots of space to move about and catch walleyes from shoreline locations.

A ‘spider’s’ web of possibilities
Spider-rigging for crappies puts anglers on more fish.

Open-water angling comes at the perfect time
The ice melts and the fish are already in their proper places to begin feeding, which they haven’t done with much enthusiasm over the winter months. The question is where do you find them?

Savvy tricks for opening-day trout
Get away from bridges and public access sites and you can find some unpressured trout and get the season off on the right foot.

White bass runs: A springtime novelty in Ohio
White bass are eager for a lure and fight hard, such a treat, the tenacity of overgrown bluegills and almost as good to eat.