Tips & Features
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Coaxing those negative-mood Lake of the Woods walleyes
There have been some unseasonably slow times on Lake of the Woods so far this year, requiring a slower presentation. You have to be patient.
Ice fishing for white crappies
White crappies are a blast — and challenging — to target through the ice.
What’s the difference between black and white crappies? [videos]
What’s the difference between black and white crappies? We’re fortunate enough to have both species in some of our lakes and rivers, and each one has different characteristics. Here’s a quick video to help you
Never too early to plan 2021 smallmouth trips
Where to go and how to find bronzebacks.
Ice tents keep you warm – and the fish reckless
The advantages of fishing from portable ice shanties.
Think small: Top options for early metro ice angling
In conversations with a half dozen or so bait shop personnel, knowledge was shared about what bays, small lakes, and other spots tend to freeze first and offer eager ice anglers the earliest ice.
Spooler reels (inline reels) for ice fishing
Spooler reels, or “inline” reels, help us in ways we don’t always think about when ice fishing. One of those ways is enabling us to slow down when we fish, which is so important for
Catching fish on tungsten jigs and plastics
So many options out there, and there’s no doubt this has all changed the game over the last several years.
Rattle reels and tip-ups
An unconventional tip to enhance rattle-reel fishing and tip-up markers.
