Fishing Tips
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1.0KNed Rig: The best walleye bait no one’s throwing
by Brett McComas Some of my biggest walleyes EVER have been caught on a jigworm…which I believe you kids call Ned Rigs...
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1.6KSpecial Issue: Early-season walleye locations and presentations
Doin’ things a bit differently (and a day early) with this Special Issue! We brought in Fishing Hall of Famer + media...
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2.9KBro: Getting on post-spawners
by Jim Edlund On the natural lakes of the upper Midwest, walleyes typically spawn in depths of 1-4′ over gravel bars, mixed...
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1.7KBest spring walleye baits and techniques
…but heads up: Got nothing against draggin’ around live bait if that’s your thing…what’s important is that you’re getting out fishing! That...
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1.2KDon’t forget to “summerize” your ice-fishing gear
Because we betcha haven’t done it yet…are we right? Lol. It can be easy to pile all your ice schtuff in the...
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1.6KTop early-spring walleye destinations in the Midwest
by Will Stolski Looking for a spring destination with open water (maybe even right now!) and good walleye fishing? Us too. Here’s...
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1.9KHow to catch GIANT Lake of the Woods pike on tip-ups
Known for its zillions of walleyes, Lake of the Woods has also become a world-class pike fishing destination — especially during the...
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2.0KHow to catch BIG early-season river walleyes
You dreaming of open-water yet? No doubt winter has taken its toll, and we’re jonesin’ to put fat ‘eyes boat-side! Lot of...
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1.4KCatch more fish with tuned crankbaits
The best trollers in the game do things differently, but are always precise. One of their overlooked tweaks is running “tuned” crankbaits...
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1.4KDIY Lake Cascade trip for MONSTER perch
Looking for an adventure with some of your die-hard ice fishin’ buds? Two words: Lake Cascade. You’ve probably seen pics of the...
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1.3KHunker down for after-dark crappies
A pile of snow, ice and slush has made lake travel a nightmare this season. Without some sort of a track machine...
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1.6KHow to catch heavily-pressured metro walleyes
When targeting heavily-pressured ‘eyes in the big city, you gotta think differently. Many of these fish have seen it all, and can’t...
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2.2KHow Clayton Schick catches walleyes all day long
Of course walleyes tend to be most active during low-light periods (sunrise or sunset), but you can still catch ‘em during the...
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2.1KFish ‘saddles’ for mid-winter walleyes
Mid-winter can be a tough time to chase down walleyes…a combination of fishing pressure and cold temps often lead to lethargic fish...
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1.8KTony Roach: Which “Raps” to fish when
Rapala’s got a killer arsenal of baits made for calling fish in. All pull fish through the ice, but knowing which one...
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1.7KEarly-season hardwater panfish locations
We all look forward to that first month of ice…it’s a great time to “knock the rust off” and put that new...
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1.8KIce fishing panfish: Inline vs spinning reels
We’ve come a long way from those wooden jiggle sticks your grandpappy used to use in the darkhouse…handlining in panish next to...
