Archive for February 2021
Tip Up Pike with Fish Addictions
Mike Olson and the Fish Addictions crew shift into the late ice season by targeting big Northern Pike with Tip Ups and Quick Strike Predator Rigs. 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 northern Minnesota. The…
Read MoreIce Fishing may be Tough; But the Devils Lake Fish are Still Biting
Ice fishermen know the best action occurs early and late in the season. Devils Lake, North Dakota guide Cody Roswick has fished throughout the upper Midwest and Canada. He has faced the February doldrums that occurs on many lakes. Comparing this situation to his home lake, he said, “Mid-Winter ice fishing may be tough, but…
Read MoreRighteous Ripping
Northland® Fishing Tackle’s Rippin Minnow yields peak performance for a popular rip jigging technique. BEMIDJI, Minn. (February 23, 2021) – “Reaction strike” is a common buzz phrase amongst educated anglers. Essentially, it means hungry or not, fish can’t resist hitting a properly presented, high-velocity bait. “Rip jigging” has evolved into an effective technique for generating…
Read MoreNew Northland Rippin’ Minnow
This is a deep dive into Northland’s new Rippin’ Minnow, an extremely versatile multi-species jig and plastic combo that works great all season long in both deepwater areas and up in the shallows. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his guiding clients in a…
Read MoreFish Addictions 5 Minute Friday
Fish Addictions Mike Olson gets ready for his next ice fishing outing and gives some helpful tips for preparing for a cold front. #TeamNorthlandTackle 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 northern Minnesota. The lures were…
Read MoreGlo-Shot® Fire-Belly Spoon Report
Bass fishing phenom Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson knows his way around the ice. BEMIDJI, Minn. (February 8, 2021) – Bagley and Northland Fishing Tackle pro-Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson is not only known for his prowess on bass waters but also has a storied career on the ice. When he’s not traveling on the Bassmaster Elite Season, you…
Read MorePicking Away at Perch in Weedy Areas
My son’s favorite fish to pursue under the ice is perch. Active imaginations need something to keep them interested. Perch, along with some other species aren’t too picky about food that is placed in front of their nose. So, naturally, you stand a chance of catching fish and lots of them. Often times perch will…
Read MoreCatch More Walleyes with These Jigging Cadences
Nick Cekalla is a full-time guide on Mille Lacs Lake, and talks about one of the biggest mistakes he sees walleye anglers make out on the ice is poor jigging technique. In this video, Nick breaks down some keys to success that will help you put more walleyes on the ice this winter with Buck-Shot…
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