Posts by Sam Larsen
Fishing the Rattlin’ Puppet® Minnow
The Rattlin’ Puppet Minnow® brings the noise with a glass rattle and audible carry through water, all without killing its famous action. Anglers have long noted the benefits of vibration and additional sound in their baits, as fish cue on auditory clues to both help them locate and target prey of all kinds. Fishing the…
Read MoreThe Glo-Shot® Fire-Belly Spoon (Brian Brosdahl)
Brian “Bro” Brosdahl talks about the Glo-Shot® Fire-Belly Spoon. The Glo-Shot® Fire-Belly Spoon relies on its proven exposed light-stick model that provides anglers a powerful Red, Green, or Chartreuse glow that lasts over 8 hours. In dark or stained water, the glo-sticks have already proven their worth in a host of other Glo-Shot® baits. In…
Read MoreFall Walleye Strategies Best Locations & Tactics
Brad Hawthorne & Nick Lindner talk fall walleye strategies and what to look for using your map and electronics. Learn how to identify deep to shallow walleye transitions, sand flats, mud flats, and rock. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his guiding clients in…
Read MoreSummertime Slip Bobbers!
Team Northland members Tyler and Sara from Sportsman’s Journal TV teach you everything you need to know about using Slip bobbers for walleyes. See what they have to say about components, location, and technique. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his guiding clients in…
Read MoreSummertime Jigging Walleyes
Team Northland pro Brian “Bro” Brosdahl talks about an often-overlooked summer walleye tactic. That tactic is a Jig and Minnow. See how he makes a few changes in a presentation to bring walleyes topside throughout the summer. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his…
Read MoreDeep-Vee Jigs with Tony Roach
Team Northland Tackle’s Tony Roach talks about the new Deep-Vee Jigs. Deep-Vee jigs are a unique keeled pill shape design that helps the jig fall faster and track truer through the water. The Deep-Vee Jig is available in a bare jig head as well as a tied bucktail design. It’s available in 12 colors and…
Read MoreRippin’ Minnow Walleyes – Brad Hawthorne
ICAST PREVIEW: Team Northland Pro Brad Hawthorne talks about the brand new Rippin’ Minnow. This pre-rigged jig and tail has the darting action of a Puppet® Minnow but also has the subtle movements of soft plastic. Whether cast or fished vertically the Rippin’ Minnow doesn’t disappoint. Available Spring 2021. Northland Fishing Tackle® — EST. 1975…
Read MoreSecrets from the Bottom of your Live Well
Ever wonder what the fish are eating? Check the live well! Team Northland Pro Brad Hawthorne talks about something he does every time he’s keeping fish to pinpoint what the fish are eating. Northland Fishing Tackle® — EST. 1975 In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying…
Read MoreWhen to Switch from Jigs to Rigs – Brad Hawthorne
When to switch from jigs to rigs for walleye fishing, Brad Hawthorne breaks down his walleye fishing decision-making process. Spring is all about catching fish on a jig but as warmer weather comes rigging generally becomes a more effective tactic. So when do you make the switch? Team Northland Pro Brad Hawthorne tells you about…
Read MoreEarly summer Shoreline Walleyes
Team Northland Pro Brian “Bro” Brosdahl talks about targeting early summer shoreline walleyes. As the fish transition from shallow spawning areas, Bro likes to target shorelines before he moves out to mid-lake humps. In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his guiding clients in a…
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