Fishing

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Eliminating Water & Targeting Bass on River Systems

I live in Minnesota, a state where we’re blessed with thousands of lakes, rivers and streams.  Most all of the bodies of water in our state offer spectacular fishing opportunities. Because we have so…
Keith Kavajecz
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Crank It Up for Deep Walleyes

Occasionally, in mid-summer, walleyes will set up housekeeping along vast stretches of deep shoreline edges that break to very deep water. I ran into this scenario a few years back on North Dakota’s…
News & Tips: Jig Trolling to Catch Walleyes
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Jig Trolling to Catch Walleyes

When walleyes are scattered, like over a mid-depth flat, for instance, but are not in an aggressive-enough mood to be caught with trolling methods such as crankbaits or spinner rigs, jig trolling can…
News & Tips: Chub Rigging For Deep Summer Walleyes
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Chub Rigging For Deep Summer Walleyes

Mid-summer is the time for the oft overlooked deep water structure. Warm water can push the bait deep, especially in waters holding smelt or other similar forage. To know where the big walleyes will…
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Cast Net Selection And Throwing: Part 2 of 2

Hello everyone, and welcome to part two of my series on cast net selection and throwing techniques and care. In part one I wrote about selection of a cast net, and now that you know what to look for…
News & Tips: A Fishing Pro's Lesson on the Subject of Netting Fish...
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A Fishing Pro's Lesson on the Subject of Netting Fish

For all you anglers out there who are curious as to how professional anglers approach the subject of netting fish with amateurs prior to a tournament day of a Pro-Am event, here is the "mini seminar…
News & Tips: A New Weighted Diving System: The Tadpole Diver by Off Shore Tackle...
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A New Weighted Diving System: The Tadpole Diver by Off Shore Tackle

I’m here to tell you guys about a great new weighted diving system that is now on the market. It has a planning system incorporated into it, plus it’s weighted, so getting your fishing baits such as…
News & Tips: A Beginner's Guide To Tournament Fishing: Part 1 of 2...
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A Beginner's Guide To Tournament Fishing: Part 1 of 2

First of all, It’s an honor to be part of such a unique website and I look forward to corresponding with people who share the same passion as I do for fishing. My goal in this endeavor is to learn as…
News & Tips: Cold Weather Tactics for White River Trout...
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Cold Weather Tactics for White River Trout

Steam from a fresh, aromatic, much needed, first cup of coffee fogged my glasses as I took the first sip.  I sat on the balcony of White River Trout Lodge at first light and enjoyed the mist rising…
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Fishing the Alagnak River in Alaska for Pink Salmon aka Humpies

I just returned in late August from my annual hosting trip to the Alagnak River in Alaska. This year, I was able to target the Pink Salmon, which are not available every year. These fish enter the…
News & Tips: Rat-L-Trap Bait - Rattling The Bass Up...
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Rat-L-Trap Bait - Rattling The Bass Up

There are a lot of baits that are great baits to cover water in search of schooling largemouth bass. The one I prefer and have the most success with is rattling bait such as a Rat-L-Trap. The Rat-L-…
News & Tips: What’s Your Greatest Fishing Adventure Caught on Tape? (video)...
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What’s Your Greatest Fishing Adventure Caught on Tape? (video)

The sport of fishing is traditionally known to be rife with big ol’ whoppers that dramatically recount a fish that was “THIS BIG,” or the stubborn sucker that a fisherman fought and fought until it…