Archive for May 2021
Spinner Component Storage
There are countless ways to boat walleyes, but the traditional spinner or livebait harness probably accounts for as many as any other. Their simplicity, ability to cover water, and ease of use only add to the popularity. Spinners are often thought of as a simple mindless rig and they certainly can be, but breaking down…
Read MoreBorder Water Walleye Beatdown (St. Louis River)
Captain Jarrid Houston takes us on a tour of the St. Louis River on the Minnesota/Wisconsin border, one of the more underrated walleye fisheries in the region. We have an action-packed day of multi-species fishing on the river and share a few tips that will help you put more fish in the boat this season.…
Read MoreRumble Beast Mode
Northland’s new Rumble Beast triggers epic strikes from upsized predators BEMIDJI, Minn. (May 12, 2021) – Crankbaits simply catch fish. They always have and always will. And when you’re talking tape-measure fish, big crankbaits are where it’s at. Along those lines, Northland Fishing Tackle® is proud to introduce the new Rumble Beast, a bait designed…
Read MoreJig & Minnow For Walleye Masterclass
The jig & minnow for walleye is a tried and true tactic from Fishing Opener, well into the season. In this video, Brad Hawthorne goes through everything you need to know to put more walleyes in the boat using a jig & minnow…. and he catches a bunch of Mille Lacs walleyes in the process!…
Read MoreJig Fishing 101
Who doesn’t have boxes of jigs laying around? No matter the species, it could be the most universal, widely copied, and versatile lure of all time. If we’re talking live bait, it’s the best delivery method for meat that I know of. If plastics, well there’s usually a jig involved here too. Yet, with so…
Read MoreA Simple Plan – Float Fishing for Spring Crappies
Float fishing for spring crappies is as American as apple and with a reward that tastes even better. BEMIDJI, Minn. (May 11, 2021) – Don’t overthink it. Keep it simple stupid (KISS). Sometimes, there’s a reason the fullest buckets and livewells come at the hands of the most elementary approaches. Catching springtime crappies beneath…
Read MoreTips & Tactics for Minnesota Walleye Opener (Spring Strategies)
Minnesota Walleye Opener is the Super Bowl of fishing if you live in the Land of 10,000 Lakes. In this video, experienced walleye angler Joel Nelson shares some excellent tips & tactics you can use to track down walleyes and put them in the net this spring, whether you’re fishing in Minnesota or anywhere else…
Read MoreBobber Fishing Spring Crappies (Tips & Techniques)
Bobbers are a tried-and-true tactic for catching crappies during the springtime months. They are an extremely effective and versatile tool when crappies are moving from their wintering holes up into their shallow spawning grounds. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his guiding clients in…
Read More3 Walleye Fishing Tips for Opening Day
The walleye fishing opener is upon us, and finally the chance to connect with friends and family, all while catching walleye at the same time. Each year the water and air temps may dictate the willingness of walleyes to eat, but there’s usually an effective pattern going on somewhere. That’s true in early ice-out years…
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