Fishing Tips

  • Fishing inland lakes for feisty and tasty lake trout

    By Outdoor News Junior Pro Team Captain Ronny Hustvedt   In my opinion, lake trout are one of the tastiest fish to swim the waters of the region around the Great Lakes, and they are one of the best fighting fish. As tasty as they are, lake trout can be…

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  • 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…

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  • DIY: Keeping Live Nightcrawlers for Bait

    This full article by John Tertuliani originally appeared in Outdoor News A fat nightcrawler makes for some mighty fine bait. I have yet to find a fish that can resist a worm presented in a natural manner. Many times, it is true, having a worm on the hook is all you…

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  • Ice 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…

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  • Ice 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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  • Keys to End-Of-Summer Fishing

    Our friend Joel Nelson with Northland Fishing Tackle shares some valuable information on how to hit the water when that fall-like air moves in with the promise of better angling. Fall Weather Patterns – Key to Successful End of Summer Fishing   ......Baitfish will be migrating in preparation for winter, while…

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  • Tips and Techniques for Catch and Release

     There are several lakes and rivers in the U.S. that have catch and release regulations. Catch and release is very important for the conservation of our fisheries. Here are a few catch and release tips and techniques…  1. Water Conditions - Be sure to avoid stressful water conditions for the fish.…

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  • 3 Lures to Get You Started for Spring Bass Fishing

    Spring has sprung! You know what that means, it's time to get the tacklebox out, rig up your  lines, and start ripping some lips! Here are my top 3 recommended lures for spring bass fishing  3/16-ounce Jig Head with an Artificial Bait One of my favorite lures to use is a…

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  • State Fishing Regulations

    Reminder! Before you head out on the water - make sure you've read your State's Wildlife Division regulations for the current fishing season rules. Because biologists are making decisions to protect our fisheries, the rules may have changed from the previous season. Here's a handy reference list! Note that some…

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  • Spring 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…

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  • Why Wear a Neck Gator When Fishing?

    Headed to do some warm water fishing this winter? Don’t forget to pack the sunscreen, and consider a NECK GATOR. According to JPT Captain Clay Ellis-Escobar, who spends a lot of hours on the water where they sun’s reflection can get super intense, a neck gator offers the perfect protection.…

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  • Ice 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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  • Bass fishing tips: Where did the bass go?

    If you are heading out for a day of bass fishing you can usually start your morning off fishing in the shallows but when the bite slows down you have to make a move. As the water warms up from the morning sun fish will tend to seek out shade…

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  • Fishing event is a win-win for father and son

    One of the first big news articles I wrote for Outdoor News was back in 1998, when a big national fishing tournament circuit, the FLW Tour, came to Lake Minnetonka. It was one of the first trips into the north by this predominantly southern United States circuit and many hailed it as…

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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…

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