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Time management crucial to successful September walleye fishing
Even after you catch a few fish, you often have to keep looking. There are lots of spots that hold just a few fish.

In search of bull ‘gills and massive autumn slabs
Too many anglers overlook the incredible bluegill and crappie fishing opportunities that develop in the fall.

Tip of the Week: When in doubt, throw a swim jig
“Just remember that whatever you would do with a spinnerbait, do the same thing with a swim jig.”

Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Good time to track down river crappies
It’s that time of the year when the crappie bite really turns on Pool No. 4 of the Mississippi River, especially the Lake Pepin portion.

Try using small swimbaits to catch big trout this fall
With innumerable sizes, shapes and rigging options, swimbaits catch fish very well, which is the obvious reason for their increase in application wherever fish swim.

Can’t beat crayfish flies for catching fall smallmouths
You don’t need exacting replicas of crayfish to be successful but it certainly pays to adjust crayfish patterns for bulk and weight.


Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Finding walleyes deep in September
With water temperatures dropping, things are starting to change. Here’s what to do.

Wading for Susquehanna bronzebacks
At this time of year, September through mid-November, the wading, Susquehanna River smallmouth bass angler runs into the good and the bad.