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Cast and Blast: Lake of the Woods

September 9, 2019

Birds and Small Game Articles, Fishing Articles, Hunting Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

There is a piece of Minnesota bordering Canada that absolutely shines when the leaves start to turn colors. This area boasts world class fishing and a surrounding environment full of wildlife with thousands of ... Read More...

Go Small in the Fall

Josh Hagemeister

August 30, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

The old saying is “go big in the Fall” for big fish. Well, that’s kind of true. Most do not have the guts to admit it-- going small will catch you a ton more walleyes in the Fall—and that’s’ what anglers want.... Read More...

Finally, It’s Shiver Time

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

August 28, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

One rod, one lure, searching for big fish. It is like bowhunting for walleyes. Scout the water with the Lowrance electronics, find the right fish, then we take our shot. Colder spring temps and excess water ... Read More...

Oversized Baits for Oversized Fall Walleyes

Nick Harrington

August 28, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

Fall is the time of year that walleye begin prepping for a long, stressful winter. Much like a runner “carb loading” the night before a race, walleye feel the need to consume as much energy as possible in prepa... Read More...

In Pursuit of a Giant!

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

August 26, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

The leaves are changing, the water temps dropping, and the big fish are going to be on the prowl. Triggered by the instinctual need to feed before the winter abyss, now is a great time to go hunt giants! Bonus,... Read More...

End of Summer Fishing

Midwest Hunting & Fishing

August 23, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

Summer took its time arriving this year, fishing has been good for many people in many places. Now we’re thinking about fall fishing. It certainly is true: The older we get the faster time goes by. Late summer ... Read More...

Fall Fishing: Ten Tips

Jason Mitchell

August 21, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

Lots to like about fishing for walleye in the fall. Traditionally some of the very best fishing of the entire season particularly for trophy-class fish. Great fishing, big fish and fewer people… Alw... Read More...

Pro’s Pointer – July/August

Brian Bashore

August 19, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

Whether you’re fishing the Great Lakes or the Missouri River the use of Off Shore Tackle Planer boards has propelled angler’s ability to diversify their fishing methods. By adding the use of these popula... Read More...

Go Big on Little Water

Dennis Foster

August 14, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

By big, I am referring to using aggressive tactics in skinny (shallow) water. When most folks think of fishing truly shallow water for walleyes—5 ft. or less—on Reservoirs such as Lake Oahe, they tend to have ... Read More...

Memorable Northern Minnesota Hot Spots

Ron Strauss

August 12, 2019

Fishing Articles, Open Water Fishing Articles

My short list of favorite Minnesota fishing Spots I grew up in the Twin Cities. Back in the day, when you’d ask someone what they are up to that weekend, a common answer was, “going up north to do some fi... Read More...