Archive for January 2021
Major Midwinter Opportunity
Northland Fishing Tackle’s Nick Lindner tries his a midwinter opportunity and goes ice fishing on Chequamegon Bay BEMIDJI, Minn. (January 27, 2021) – Lake Superior’s acres are tabulated in millions, 20.288, in fact. Of those, however, only a fraction is considered ice fishing territory. But in aggregate, when you compile Canada’s portion with shoreline zones…
Read MoreTips for Ice Fishing on Lake Superior
Jarrid Houston, Eric “Sherpa” Holl, and Nick Lindner target a mixed bag of Lake Superior ice fishing action out on Chequamegon Bay. They share tips and tactics for catching a bunch of trout, salmon, whitefish, and more on the Great Lakes. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and…
Read MoreFire-Belly Fishing Report with Gussy
After spending the day preparing to hit the road for the new Bassmaster Elite Series season, Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson gets out for an evening walleye bite on the new Glo-Shot Fire-Belly Spoon. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his guiding clients in a small…
Read MoreBeating a Tough Bite
Northland Fishing Tackle’s Nick Lindner dismisses the dog days of winter and how to beat a tough bite BEMIDJI, Minn. (January 21, 2021) – The midwinter dog days are here with ultra-cold weather, which can mean tougher bites. To help anglers through this period, Northland’s Nick Lindner hooks up with Will Pappenfus, a noted panfish expert…
Read MoreBro Knows Glo
How Northland Fishing Tackle’s illuminated Glo-Shot® baits can up your on-ice game BEMIDJI, Minn. (January 19, 2020) – There’s a revolution happening in the world of ice fishing baits. For years, we’ve been fishing glow (phosphorescent) with great success. Charge the bait with an intense light source, lower it in stained water or during lowlight periods, and fish…
Read MoreRattlin’ Puppet Minnow with Brian “Bro” Brosdahl
Northland Pro Brian “Bro” Brosdahl shows off the advantages of the new Rattlin’ Puppet Minnow and how it can be used to call in fish and trigger reaction bites. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his guiding clients in a small remote cabin in…
Read MoreMidwinter Panfish Tips for Tough Bites
Midwinter can mean cold weather and tough bites, but in this video, Will Pappenfus breaks down everything you need to know to find and catch finicky panfish (bluegills and crappies) during the dog days of winter. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his guiding…
Read MoreBasin Crappie Bites
Northland Fishing Tackle’s Nick Lindner breaks down the basics of basin crappies BEMIDJI, Minn. (January 12, 2020) – We’re squarely in midwinter. Lion’s share of the crappies you targeted in the bays and weedy shallows have drifted offshore. Skinny water is becoming more sterile as vegetation dies off and subsurface water temps dip – the…
Read MoreThe Buck-Shot Rattle Spoon, My Greatest Ice Bait Ever
I hate to admit it because I love ice fishing, but I don’t get to do it as much as I used to. I’m fortunate that I get to hook up my boat, usually before the end of January and head south to start my tournament season on the Bassmaster Elite Series. In the early…
Read MoreEye-Ball Spoon Tip Up Crappies
Sportsman’s Journal breaks down the Northland Eye-Ball Spoon. The Eye-Ball Spoon is a perfect prey fish eye imitator, designed for jigging up panfish and hungry predators alike. Tyler and Sara also explain how dead-sticking it on a tip-up can be “deadly” for big crappies. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started…
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