Archive for April 2021
Spring Crappie Strategies for Success
Joel Nelson talks about the spring crappie strategies & transition from deep wintering holes, all the way up to the shallow shoreline spawning areas they use later in spring. He touches on location, presentation and some hot baits you can use to put more crappies in the boat. Mimic Fry Northland Fishing Tackle® —…
Read MoreRumble Monster Magnet
Northland’s Rumble Monster is the perfect bait for alpha predators BEMIDJI, Minn. (April 26, 2021) – When fishing the meanest fish that swim in freshwater—we’re talking muskies and mega pike—you need the right gear. That includes the right rod and reel and the right presentation. What do massive muskies and pike like to eat?…
Read MoreBuilding Rumble Series Crankbaits
Northland’s Heat Compression Molding (HCM) process produces more durable and accurate balsa crankbaits – The Rumble Series Crankbaits. BEMIDJI, Minn. (April 20, 2021) – Northland Fishing Tackle® is now in the premium crankbait game with the new Rumble series crankbaits designed by chief lure designer, Jarmo Rapala…and fishing is definitely better with balsa. The…
Read MoreCrankbait Trolling Tips for Big Walleyes (Great Lakes)
Brad Hawthorne shares some invaluable tips that will help you have more success trolling crankbaits for walleyes this season, especially if you’re venturing out onto the Great Lakes. Planer board spreads are a staple of great lakes walleye fishing and can really be an effective way of covering water with crankbaits to catch big fish.…
Read MoreHow Northland’s Premium Balsa Lures are Made
We take a look at how Northland’s premium balsa lures are made, from a block of wood to welded, through-wire construction to the finished hand-painted body. Each lure is tested to make sure it runs true before it ever leaves the factory. All Northland Rumble Crankbaits are handmade with the defining Heat Compression Molding (HCM)…
Read MoreRolling on the River…Spring Walleye Fishing Tips
Expert walleye angler Joel Nelson simplifies river walleye fishing techniques to capitalize on the spring bite. As early as February and certainly by March and April, there are ample river-fishing opportunities across the U.S., even where most of the lakes are completely frozen. Many fisheries remain open year-round, but the spring spawn and 10…
Read MoreSpeed Control
Northland’s Nick Lindner demonstrates how to master speed control with a jigs drop speed. BEMIDJI, Minn. (April 13, 2021) – Not often is the whole of fish caught evenly distributed amongst the boat. Typically, someone has the edge. Secret color? Maybe. Pure luck? Unlikely. Modifying presentations to the fondness of the fish? That’s the one.…
Read MoreIce Out Crappie Tips & Techniques (Early Spring)
Brad Hawthorne shares some tips and strategies you can use to track down and catch big slab ice out crappie during the spring. 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 innovative,…
Read MoreThe Rite of Spring…Fishing for Crappies
Fishing for spring crappies says spring has sprung! Early season panfish bites are a rite of spring, happening throughout the country as reliably as budding lilacs, morels pushing, and gobbling turkeys. Crappies and bluegills both work their way from mid-winter depths to staging areas, then eventually into shallow cover and structure to spawn. Even…
Read MoreTrue on the Troll: Northland’s New Rumble Stick
New Rumble Stick is true on the troll and will shake up the water for deepwater multi-species success. BEMIDJI, Minn. (April 7, 2021) – In March of 1958, rockabilly guitarist phenom Link Wray released his single “Rumble” and listeners immediately took note with dance halls and jukeboxes practically wearing out the vinyl. The instrumental…
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