Gamefish On The Edge

Chip Summer Fishing

Inside The WildSide – By Chip LeerAs summer progresses, gamefish of all stripes gather along edges, including walleyes, bass, panfish, pike, muskies and more.On northern natural lakes, my favorite summertime edges include changes in depth and bottom content, along with quick transitions from weeds to open water. On some larger lakes, like Minnesota’s famed Mille Lacs, more subtle edges are key, such as hard mud to soft mud.In general, the sharper or more dramatic the change, the more fish …

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IDEAS FOR EARLY FALL FISHING

Mike Frisch

by Bob Jensen This period of time we’re in right now, the time between late summer and early fall, can provide some very good fishing, but it can also be a challenging time to catch fish. The night-time air temperatures are chilly, but the daytime temps are still warm. Thirty degree temperature swings in a day aren’t uncommon at all.

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BRO BUG, MUD BUG AND GILL-GETTER JIGS

BRO BUGĀ®, MUD BUG AND GILL-GETTERĀ® JIGS

GREAT BUGS JUST GOT BETTERNORTHLAND TWEAKS PROVEN BRO BUG®, MUD BUG AND GILL-GETTER® JIGS FOR EVEN MORE FISH-CATCHING POWERBemidji, Minn. – A trio of panfish-producing kingpins in Northland Fishing Tackle’s time-tested Bro’s Bug Collection now feature enhanced powers of attraction.For 2016 the Bro Bug® Jig has been graced with a slick new pointed head design and bigger buggy eyes. The hydrodynamic profile better slices through the water for improved gliding and…

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Lake Namekagon, WI

Lake Namekagon, WI

Lake Namekagon is one of a cluster of lakes around the towns of Cable and Hayward, Wisconsin, which together, make up a multi-species angler’s dream destination. Walleyes, crappies, muskies and large- and smallmouth bass are all part of the sportfish buffet in this region of the state, and while Namekagon holds all these species, it’s best known for its spectacular crappie fishery.In fact, the 2,897-acre reservoir in Bayfield County makes the state’s Top 10 list of crappie lake…

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