Archive for August 2016
Lake Sakakawea, North Dakota
Not very long ago this giant reservoir on the Missouri River went through hard times. These days, however, things are different. Water levels that are high and stable, plus a resurgence of rainbow smelt, (the lake’s dominant forage fish) have turned it once again into a thriving sport fishery.Northern pike grow to impressive size here, and the smallmouth bass fishery is building into something remarkable.
Read MoreFISHING FOR BASS WITH TOPWATERS
by Bob Jensen Fishing is fun: That’s why we go fishing. And it’s more fun when we catch some fish. And there are some techniques that are more fun to employ.
Read MoreFISHING ACCESSORIES FOR SAFER FISHING
by Bob Jensen When we go fishing, we want to catch fish, big ones and lots of’em. But we also want to have a good time, and really, we usually remember the good times more than we remember the big fish. There are things we can do to have a better time fishing that have nothing to do with catching more fish.
Read MoreWhich Weight, When?
Sinkers play a bigger role in putting walleyes in the boat than many anglers realize. That’s the opinion, based on years of experience, of renowned fishing guide and Team Northland member Tony Roach.He isn’t just talking about a sinker’s weight, but its type and style, and how they can enhance the productivity of any live bait or spinner rig. He breaks it down this way:Walking Sinkers: Also called “boot” or “shoe” sinkers, walking sinkers such as th…
Read MoreBig Stone Lake, South Dakota/Minnesota
Big Stone Lake, on the South Dakota/Minnesota border, gets its name from the abundance of stone, rock and boulders along the bottom of its 27-mile length. A mile in width and covering 12,600 acres, the lake is only 16 feet at its deepest point. It is a haven for walleyes and a must-fish destination for serious walleye anglers.Big Stone holds an abundance of 20-inch-plus walleyes, according to Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources, and it’s not uncommon to see fish in the high 2…
Read MoreIMPULSE SKELETON MINNOW
NORTHLAND’S IMPULSE® SKELETON MINNOW BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO OLD PRESENTATIONSBemidji, Minn. – Northland Fishing Tackle has added a new supple, scented soft-plastic panfish bait to its legendary IMPULSE® lineup—the new IMPULSE® Skeleton Minnow.Both breakout baits are infused with all the scent and flavor of Northland’s patented IMPULSE® Instinctual Attractant, which features a baked-in MicroPlankton formula gamefish can’t resist. In fact, rigorous lab…
Read MoreSearch & destroy for summer largemouth!
By Mike Frisch Largemouth bass roam deep weedlines in very good numbers during summer’s heat. A great way to find and catch these fish is using a one-two fishing combination that I call “search & destroy.” This method utilizes a crankbait to find the fish, and a jig-worm to really “work over” a school once found.What we anglers refer to as “deep weedlines” are the outside edges of weeds that start growing on flats, grow down their edges, and eventual…
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