Fishing
Ways to Catch Summer Catfish on the River
Ways to Catch Summer Catfish on the River By Brad Durick Catching catfish on the surface looks pretty easy and it is. One of the beautiful things about catfishing in the 21st century is it can be as simple or as difficult as you want it to be. Ways to catch catfish are many. In […]
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Basic Fall Channel Cats
Basic Fall Channel Cats By Brad Durick It’s been a long summer of catfishing. If you live in the Midwest it has been marred with storms and high water. Nowhere has it been a normal year so to speak but now the fall bite is on the way and this might be just the time […]
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Walleyes: The Springtime Spawn
Walleyes: The Springtime Spawn By Nick Johnson With the close of the ice season, many anglers dream about the rivers or lakes opening up and the hunt for big walleyes. Often times this transition is only a few weeks apart. Timing and water temperature are crucial along with depth and water levels in the river. […]
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Catching Hot Water Bass
Catching Hot Water Bass By Dan Turner Late summer is here and in the Midwest that means heat, humidity, county fairs, and hot water fishing! Break out the 50 SPF, put the water or Gatorade on ice and let’s go! Traditionally lots of anglers find themselves fishing slower in cold water and faster in warm […]
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Reasons to Go Ice Fishing in Minnesota
10 Reasons to Go Ice Fishing in Minnesota This Winter Minnesota is literally ice fishing paradise, offering unique advantages that make it a premier destination for anglers during the winter months. From an abundance of lakes to a rich fishing culture, here are the top 10 reasons to ice fish in Minnesota this winter. 1. […]
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Getting Ready for First Ice
Getting Ready for First Ice As the weather begins to cool and temperatures start dipping to freezing and below, every ice angler out there is getting ready for the first ice of the season. Before you grab your rod bag and ice shack. Make sure to pull the ole ice fishing suit out (to see […]
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Ice Fishing Must-Haves
Ice Fishing Must-Haves What do you consider are some of the most essential ice fishing items needed for your fishing excursions? As you prepare for a day out on the ice or even a trip to an ice fishing destination, there are items on your packing list that, in all likelihood, are always on the […]
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It’s Fall and Definitely Time for Panfish Action
It’s Fall and Definitely Time for Panfish Action By Steve Weisman The days are getting shorter, and the temperatures are beginning to feel more and more fall-like. As the water temperature lowers, fish become more active and will soon be going on their fall feeding frenzy as they prepare for winter. This is the perfect […]
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Fall is Big Bass Season
Fall is Big Bass Season By Dan Turner The best part of the Mid-West for many of us is the change in seasons. Each season brings with it a new set of outdoor opportunities: Winter is ice fishing and trapping, spring is turkeys and mushrooms, summer is fishing and water sports, and fall is hunting. […]
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Mastering the Fall Fishing Game
Mastering the Fall Fishing Game Fall is quickly approaching, and we feel it all around us. From the shortening of the days to the cool mornings, to the leaves beginning to change on the oaks and the maples. The fish can feel it too. Fall is prime time to catch trophy fish. The fish have […]
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