Archive for August 2021
Jig Master General
Walleye soothsayer Brian “Bro” Brosdahl locks down on late summer walleyes BEMIDJI, Minn. (August 19, 2021) – Jigs and spring fishing are like Santa Claus and winter frolicking. But have you heard of Christmas in July? Surely. Maybe not Christmas in August, but you get the picture. Sometimes, stereotypes are ripe for the breaking. Such…
Read MoreSummer Crankbait Trolling Breakdown for Walleye
Joel Nelson explains the finer points of trolling crankbaits for summertime walleyes. He talks about key locations and situations for trolling, as well as down-and-dirty components and gear for both long-line and lead-core trolling systems. Joel talks about how he breaks down lakes to find his starting spots whether it’s a mud transition, weed lines,…
Read MoreFall Weather Patterns – Key to Successful End of Summer Fishing
We’re in an August lull of sorts right now, and that kind of fishing can certainly extend into September depending on the weather. Still, I’m given a bit of hope by the cooler nights and drier days. That fall-like air is always an indicator of better angling, or at least better fishing yet to come.…
Read MoreLate Summer Walleye Fishing Tactics with Brian Brosdahl
Brian “Bro” Brosdahl provides some late summer walleye fishing tactics and patterns that will help you put more walleyes in the boat during the late summer period as water temperatures begin to take a turn towards fall. Bonus points for catching them without bait! A lot of people think about baits like a Paddle Minnow…
Read MoreCrankbait Cheat Sheet – Part Two
In part one of the series, we tackled some basics on the construction of crankbaits themselves, along with diving lips, shape, and the difference between baits that are trolled versus ones that are cast out and retrieved. For part two, we’re going to focus on crankbait tips that focus more on the trolling side of…
Read MoreCrankbait Cheat Sheet – Part One
If you’ve ever walked into a sporting goods store looking to buy some crankbaits, the wall of balsa, plastic, and packaging can be downright overwhelming. Not only are there differing shapes, sizes, and colors, you’ve got a host of manufacturers to choose from. Some have rattles, some don’t. You’ve got stickbaits, shad-style baits,…
Read MoreSlow Roll, Burn or Helicopter – New Reed Runner Spinnerbait
Northland’s new Tandem Willow Reed-Runner is a versatile gamefish pleaser. BEMIDJI, Minn. (July 27, 2021) – Spinnerbaits are as ubiquitous to fishing as apple pie is to America, especially if you are talking to a bass fisherman. It’s unlikely you’ll find an angler’s arsenal that doesn’t contain at least a handful of spinnerbaits, diehard…
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