Head Coach: Jason Revermann
Favorite Fish: walleye and crappie
Favorite Animal: pheasant
Favorite outdoor activity other than hunting or fishing: camping
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Coach: Bryan "Beef" Sathre
Favorite Fish: walleye and crappie
Favorite Animal: deer
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram,
Coach: Brody Boese
Favorite Fish: Largemouth Bass
Favorite Animal: Whitetail Deer
Favorite outdoor activity other than hunting or fishing: snowmobiling
Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Summer Fishing Tips
As summer progresses start searching for fish in deeper depths and water with current JPT Head Coach Jason Revermann is a hardcore angler and he's shared some valuable tips for keeping the bite hot when the water warms up during the summer months. As summer sets in the water temps…
Read moreIce fishing tip: Keep your lure moving and you’ll attract and catch more fish
It’s hard to imagine ice fishing without any electronics, but I remember years of hard-water angling ice simply staring at that bobber waiting for it to move. I jigged and jigged, and I hopped from hole to hole seeking active fish. Now with electronics, we have a better idea of…
Read moreIce fishing tips: Tools to keep you safe when heading out on early ice
Every year, many anglers can’t wait to tackle early ice to work the first hot bite. If you want to set the hook on some fresh-ice fish, then here are a few items I consider must-haves. First, own and bring an ice chisel. When used properly, you can quickly check ice conditions…
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Fishing tips: proper handling of fish for successful catch and release
As catch and release becomes more popular, it is important to stress proper fish handling so we release fish alive to reproduce and fight another day.
Read moreTurkey Hunting Tips: Preparing for the spring hunt
Warmer temps are upon us and soon we will be able to chase some spring gobblers, but before heading out there are a few things to do to prepare. First, read the turkey hunting regulations and purchase the proper licenses and stamps that are required. You need a place to…
Read more2020 Deer Season: Hard work, patience, and making memories with family
This deer hunting season I have learned hard work and patience. My family and I have been scouting and watching the woods since summer. We have walked many miles, watching for deer sign and tracks. There was a section of woods that a lot of deer were traveling that hadn’t…
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Ice fishing tips: Stay safe with the proper gear as you venture onto first ice
Stay safe and prevent an unexpected polar plunge by owning the right gear and frequently checking ice conditions! Cooler nights and accumulating snow have dropped temperatures near freezing, and we’ll soon be walking on water again. Take a few steps now to know you’re prepared when ice arrives. First, pull…
Read moreSpring fishing tip: Head to a local river or stream to catch some carp and suckers
Coach Jason Revermann: When the snow melts, beat cabin fever by targeting rough fish in a hard-running river near you. Some of my first fishing memories are of digging worms, grabbing a rod and reel, some heavy sinkers, a few hooks, and then biking down to the local river to…
Read moreIce fishing tips: Must-have tools for safe early ice fishing adventures
Every year, many anglers can’t wait to tackle early ice to work the first hot bite. If you want to set the hook on some fresh-ice fish, then here are a few items I consider must-haves.First, own and bring an ice chisel. When used properly, you can quickly check ice conditions as you…
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Ice fishing tips: Go-to baits and jigging tactics for first ice walleyes
First ice is kind of like opening day for open-water walleye anglers. You mostly must rely on last year’s experiences. That’s how I start. I’ll use lures that provided success in the past, but I also always have two or three other rods rigged up with alternate offerings. Second, I…
Read morePre-ice fishing tips: Charge batteries and check over small engines to prepare for the ice season
Ice fishing will be here before you know it and paying attention to ice gear now can save you dollars and headaches when colder temps arrive. Start by maintaining the batteries for your ice fishing electronics. Charge them and note any batteries that have drained down; they’ll probably need replacing…
Read moreFall fishing tip for walleyes and crappies: First find food, and the predatory gamefish will be nearby
It’s that time of year again, the leaves are falling and so are the temperatures. The lakes are cooling and that triggers a feeding frenzy. Want to find fish? Use your electronics to locate schools of baitfish around humps and points that fall off into much deeper water. Troll around…
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Preparing for the upcoming duck season
Summer is winding down, fall will be here before you know it and that means waterfowl seasons are just around the corner. In some areas early goose seasons have already begun. If you haven’t started yet now is the time to practice up on your calling, shooting skills and gather…
Read moreShorter days fishing tip: Use bigger baits to target larger bluegills in the school
Summer is winding down, but there’s lots of great open-water fishing still available. Baitfish have had months to grow and are more of a mouthful these days. Larger bluegills often look for a larger meal to fill their appetite. Small crankbaits and vertical jigging minnow baits can help you target…
Read moreWalleye fishing tips: Summer signals time for bottom-bouncers and spinners
As the water warms, walleyes tend to move away from shorelines and scatter on flats and along deeper water structure. This provides the perfect scenario for dragging spinners behind bottom bouncers to cover water and seek active fish. Start by putting your electronics to work. Use GPS maps to locate…
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Open water fishing tips: Catch more walleyes with spinner rigs in shallow water
Spinner rigs are versatile and we can use them to catch walleyes in a wide variety of depths. Here are a couple tips to catch more fish when targeting walleyes in shallow water. I like to fish as close to the boat as possible, but still remain successful. When fishing…
Read moreFishing tips: where to start searching for early season walleyes
Don’t just fish memories when locating fish; use your electronics and search according to lake and weather conditions.
Read moreScratch your fishing itch with springtime river rough fish
If game fish seasons have closed in your area and you still crave the tug of a big fish, then head on down to a nearby river and try your luck on some rough fish. Carp, suckers and catfish swim most rivers and will put up a great fight. It…
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Wild turkey hunting tips: preparing for your spring hunt
Now is the time to pull out all your turkey hunting gear and check that it is all in good working order and ready for your spring hunt. Get out there and pattern your shotgun so you know what to expect when you pull the trigger. Shoot it at everything…
Read moreTips for finding shed antlers
If you didn’t get that big buck you saw during the deer season chances are he still might be out there and hopefully he has stuck around your area so you can locate the antlers he has or is soon to drop. Knowing when to look: After the rut the…
Read moreIce fishing tip: Organize and protect your ice fishing gear, then spend more time catching fish!
By: Head Coach, Jason Revermann Busy, busy, busy… that sums up my life, and probably yours, so we need to make the most of the few hours we get in the great outdoors. Meanwhile, ice fishing gear has become complex with specific items designed to keep us more comfortable and…
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Ice fishing tip: Pay attention to detail during a tough walleye bite. Part 1: Set-lines
By: Head Coach, Jason Revermann Most of us don’t get to fish only when the bite is hot. We have to fish when time allows, so sometimes a scheduled trip falls smack dab in the beginning of a cold front. That means working for every bite. How to beat the…
Read moreIce fishing tip: Using underwater cameras to be a more productive angler
We are surrounded by technology in our day-to-day lives, so it’s no surprise that technology accompanies us on the hard water. Sonar units have evolved from simple flashers to digital screens and now tablets with GPS features and underwater camera capabilities. There are also underwater cameras that can wirelessly connect…
Read moreIce fishing tips: To keep warm on the ice, stay cool first
Across the ice belt we deal with all sorts of weather. A common question about winter sports is how to stay warm while spending time in the cold. People ask, “What are the best boots, best suits, or best gloves?” Cold-weather clothing options have exploded in the outdoors marketplace. Choose…
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Ice fishing tips: important safety equipment for first ice ventures
As the mercury drops, ice is beginning to form. This year we’ve been getting teased with cooler weather, but it just hasn’t stayed cold enough yet to form good ice. That will change soon and ice fishermen will begin to test and venture out on first ice. Ice is never…
Read moreFall walleye fishing tip: Go aggressive to target bigger fish
Daylight hours are shorter and dropping temps are cooling off the lakes and rivers. Lake turnover has passed, and fish are feeding heavily during this time of ample forage. Now is the perfect time to employ more aggressive lures to target larger walleyes. During the past few years I have…
Read moreFall fishing tips – techniques to catch suspended autumn crappie
Summer has ended, and falling water temps have activated a crappie feeding frenzy. First find fish, then dial in your presentation to catch a stringer of slab crappies. Locate suspended crappies with your electronics around points and on the outside edges of weedlines. Their location and activity will determine your tactics.…
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Fishing tips: vertical jigging for panfish during the dog days of summer
Put away the bobbers and use your electronics to locate the big bluegills of late summer.
Read moreIce fishing tip: Catching late-season crappies you didn’t know existed
Find lush, green cabbage and coontail vegetation during late ice, and high-rising, slab crappies and aggressive bluegills may be nearby.
Read moreIce-fishing tip: Knowing when not to practice catch-and-release
Releasing fish helps protect the resource… except when it kills even more fish.
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