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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.

Tips and techniques for bobber-fishing spring crappies – Video
Bobbers are a tried-and-true tactic for catching crappies during the springtime months. They are an extremely effective and versatile tool when crappies are moving from their wintering holes up into their shallow spawning grounds.

Walleye strategies for the Minnesota Fishing Opener and beyond – Video
Tips and tactics you can use to track down walleyes and put them in the net this spring, whether you’re fishing in Minnesota or anywhere else across the “Walleye Belt”.

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

Check out this oddball spring crappie pattern
For the writer, this pattern completely changed his outlook for spring crappies.

So, you want to book a fishing charter?
Rules of the road to get the most bang for your buck.

Marking sunfish – video
Hall of Fame angler Terry Tuma talks about marking sunfish with your electronics. Terry suggests using a variety of lures, including wax worms, live bait and ice lures, and using a slow drop with your