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Joe Bricko and Dylan Maki’s Winning Formula: Discipline and Precision Secure 2024 AIM Championship and Team of the Year Title! We have the full breakdown of how they won below.
Joe Bricko talks about what it took to win the 2024 AIM championship on Lake of The Woods and become 2024 AIM Team of The Year
Ever wondered how barometric pressure actually affects fishing? Dive into how this factor influences fish behavior and pick up some actionable insights from Brian Brosdahl to dial in exactly the best time to be out on the water.
Checking the weather before fishing is common practice, but other atmospheric elements besides rain and wind can have a critical impact on fish behavior as well. Perhaps the most important to consider is barometric or atmospheric pressure (both rain and wind are affected by this). Barometric pressur...
A lot of anglers would figure that live bait rigging doesn't have a place with forward facing sonar. Toby Kvalevog of Leisure Outdoor Adventures shares the perfect setup to cast a Lindy rig with forward facing sonar.
Come mid to late summer, fish generally retreat to the shade of the w**ds in the midday sun. Tournament angler C**t Anderson explains a simple tactic to hook into w**d walleye on those hot summer days.
Barometric pressure is known to affect fishing. Brian Brosdahl explains what he has witnessed as a seasoned guide over the years. Have you noticed any significant patterns when it comes to fish behavior and the reading on the barometer?
When you break down its components, the drop shot isn't as intimidating as you might think. Jason Mitchell breaks down how to set this presentation up with the Northland Tackle's Eye Candy Riggin Leech for a successful day on the water chasing walleye. If you haven't tried a drop shot for walleye yet, you need to put it on your list.
Want your leeches to stay on longer? Hook them just BEHIND the suction cup, not through it. This won't reduce the action or life of your bait but will help prevent it from getting ripped off by pesky panfish or on the cast.
Miss all the new product buzz from ICAST? Check out our round up of some of the coolest new products coming out soon (some even available now) for walleye anglers unveiled last week.
Our picks for what we think were some of coolest new products coming out soon (some even available now) for walleye anglers.
Bottom bouncers are a staple for mid-summer walleye fishing about anywhere you go. Jason Mitchell covers the essentials and his top tip for keeping your bait out of the algae when fishing shallow, rocky bottom structure.
Bottom bouncers are a popular tool for mid-summer walleye. Jason Mitchell shares how to keep your presentation free of algae and how to choose the right weight.
Fishing Lake Vermillion in northern Minnesota anytime soon? We have your early July report with the best tips and tactics for catching walleye and smallmouth right now courtesy of Leisure Outdoor Adventures. For more Midwest fishing reports, check out our database for updates from other top destinations such as Mille Lacs Lake (MN), Devils Lake (ND), Fort Peck (MT) and beyond.
Water that’s deeper than 10 feet tends to get pounded for walleye, so some of the last secrets for finding fish are going shallow near the shoreline. Jason Mitchell breaks down how you can find a lot of fish in subtle structure in the shallows.
Jason Mitchell shares key locations and baits for targeting walleye in depths less than 10 feet all summer long.
What's the best location for mounting your forward-facing sonar? Jason Mitchell breaks down his top choice and tips for getting the most out of these game changing electronics.
Jason Mitchell shares his best tips for effective use of his trolling motor mounted Lowrance ActiveTarget system.
Joe Bricko attributes his MWC tournament win on Cass Lake to the ability to make precise, long casts in the exceptionally clear water. The key to his success? A light, extra sensitive rod. Read more to find out how to catch more clear water walleye.
Joe Bricko expands on how a light, sensitive rod was the key to his win on Cass Lake which has exceptionally clear water.
If you love bobber fishing walleye, this is the tip for you. Tournament Pro Joe Bricko shares how using a extra long rod is critical to his bobber fishing approach and explains exactly how to rig it for success.
Joe Bricko explains his long-rod setup for bobber fishing with forward facing sonar and the advantages of the added length for walleye fishing.
Jason Mitchell shares his top tool for increasing his efficiency when chasing spring slabs. Tap here to learn how to put more crappies in your livewell. 👇
Jason Mitchell explains how to use hair jigs to cover more water when targeting spring crappies.
Who's fishing shiners this weekend? And what are you paying? You know, old timers secretly buy cheap minnows, let 'em die, turn white, and still catch fish...
Tired of spending money on live bait? Then this is for you. Soft plastics are a powerful and versatile alternative for crappie and bluegill, and are highly underutilized by most anglers. Here are 5 easy ways to use plastics to put more panfish in the box.
Soft plastics are a powerful and versatile alternative for crappie and bluegill, and are highly underutilized by most anglers.
Instead of fishing a standard jig and minnow, dead-sticking, or using a simple split-shot, hook, and minnow, Jason Przekurat shares how a drop-shot can pay huge dividends when targeting early-season, pre-spawn walleyes on rivers.
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Improving your 2D graphing in the boat isn't just a matter of adjusting settings, it all starts with having them rigged just right. Ross Robertson explains in this update.
Improving your 2D graphing in the boat isn't just a matter of adjusting settings, it all starts with having them rigged just right.
For many anglers that have cut their teeth on freshwater fishing in the Midwest, the lake sturgeon is the biggest fish that swims. Jason Mitchell and expert Chris Zahn break down exactly how to target lake sturgeon on the Rainy River.
Details on how to find and target lake sturgeon in the spring from Jason Mitchell and expert Chris Zahn on the Rainy River.
Tough Bite Tactics for Green Bay
Renowned Green Bay guide, Bret Alexander, has a go-to strategy when the bite gets tough: the Rippin Rap. “A lot of times when fish get really negative, you want to show them a lure to get some reaction bites out of, and the Rippin Rap is a great bait,” says Alexander. “Use a pretty aggressive
Must-know tips from guide Bret Alexander on how to catch more walleye on hair jigs this spring. 🎣👇
Catch more walleye this spring on your hair jigs using this simple tip to increase your hook up rate.
The Rainy River is not only popular in the spring for trophy walleye, but also catching the Lake Sturgeon of a lifetime! Check out our complete guide from Nicole Stone on how to prepare for a successful DIY trip chasing these ancient beasts.
There is no better place to target sturgeon in the midwest than Rainy River. This guide discusses where to find them, bait to use, and more.
The river is open and the walleye are running! Rainy River is already on fire with several trophy fish being caught. Donnie O'Bert shares a must-know spring outlook and tactics for success if you're heading up to get in on the action.
The mild winter has anglers set for an extended spring season to chase trophy walleye on the Rainy River. Donnie O'Bert shares his key tips for success.
Pro insights from Jason Mitchell on hooking into more spring river walleye that you don't want to miss! Increase your odds of success with these 6 tips.
High water, debris, and poor visibility can make spring river walleye fishing challenging but there are a few adjustments that will help you catch more fish.
The Mississippi River is a complex river fishery that features a wide variety of habitat that can produce enormous jumbo perch. Guide and river rat, Jarrad Fluekiger, breaks down the keys to targeting them in the spring.
Jarrad Fluekiger explains the key locations and tactics for targeting enormous jumbo perch on the Mississippi River this spring.
Jerk baits might have a bit of a learning curve, but there's no denying they simply turn over fish. Guide Tony Roach loves to use jerk baits in the spring, so we break down his tactics for success in the latest update.
Top tips on how to target spring walleye with jerk baits from pro guide Tony Roach.
Boat launches on the Rainy River have started to open up! It's time to chase spring walleye on one of Minnesota's top trophy destinations. For your full DIY guide to success on the Rainy, check out Nicole Stone's breakdown on where to go, how to target the fish, top presentations, and more.
Nicole Stone's DIY guide to conquering Rainy River walleye in the spring with tips on where to go, lodging, presentations, and more.
Catch more crappies on spoons with this tip from Guide Matt Klug. Learn how he uses the Pinhead Pro in particular without any bait.
The Pinhead Pro from Clam can be fished several different ways. Guide Matt Klug shares just how he fishes it to catch crappies.
Icing monster lake trout on the trip itinerary? Check out our round-up on the BEST baits for landing masters.
Bakers Narrows Lodge guide Mac Mulligan covers his top 4 lures for targeting lake trout through the ice.
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Northern MN guide Colt Anderson shares his go-to setup for trolling spinners with clients. Anderson uses the JT Black Reign 7’3” medium spinning rod to handle a 1-2 ounce weight and solid hooksets when targeting deeper depths. Anderson spools his reels with 10lb braid for increased sensitivity to understand changes in bottom composition and detect subtle bites.
A lot of anglers would figure that live bait rigging doesn't have a place with forward facing sonar. Toby Kvalevog of Leisure Outdoor Adventures shares the perfect setup to cast a Lindy rig with forward facing sonar.
Who lives here? It's incredible how mother nature can take about anything and turn it into structure for an array of fish species. The underwater camera solves a lot of mysteries, have you found anything like this hiding below?
Come mid to late summer, fish generally retreat to the shade of the weeds in the midday sun. Tournament angler Colt Anderson explains a simple tactic to hook into weed walleye on those hot summer days.
Barometric pressure is known to affect fishing. Brian Brosdahl explains what he has witnessed as a seasoned guide over the years. Have you noticed any significant patterns when it comes to fish behavior and the reading on the barometer?
When you break down its components, the drop shot isn't as intimidating as you might think. Jason Mitchell breaks down how to set this presentation up with the Northland Tackle's Eye Candy Riggin Leech for a successful day on the water chasing walleye. If you haven't tried a drop shot for walleye yet, you need to put it on your list.
Want your leeches to stay on longer? Hook them just BEHIND the suction cup, not through it. This won't reduce the action or life of your bait but will help prevent it from getting ripped off by pesky panfish or on the cast. #walleyefishing #leeches #fishingtips #underwater
How many of you are throwing swimbaits on Forward Facing Sonar? The Champ from Berkley and Outkast Golden Eye Jig head are a great pair for casting plastics to Walleye.
You just bought a forward-facing sonar unit, now what? Scott Merwin gives the 101 on the BEST way to incorporate forward-facing sonar into your time on the water. #fishingelectronics #forwardfacingsonar #fishingtips
Does buying a forward-facing sonar unit make you a fishing genius? Scott Merwin shares exactly how you should be using this game-changing tool. #fishingtips #forwardfacingsonar #livescope #activetarget #fishingelectronics
Fishing recreational lakes might not be as good as a lot of other places. Jason Mitchell Outdoors Television covers a few key tips to find more success whether you're bass or walleye fishing these locations. #fishingtips #howtofish #angling #walleyefishing #bassfishing
Bobber fishing in strong winds can be complicated, especially when you're pitching upwind. To keep the fish at a comfortable distance, re-cast your bobber out once it gets down to 35 feet away from the boat to make sure they don't spook off. #fishingtips #walleyefishing
Fishing Lake Vermillion in northern Minnesota anytime soon? We have your early July report with the best tips and tactics for catching walleye and smallmouth right now courtesy of Leisure Outdoor Adventures. For more Midwest fishing reports, check out our database for updates from other top destinations such as Mille Lacs Lake (MN), Devils Lake (ND), Fort Peck (MT) and beyond.
When you're in tournament mode or seeking out that trophy, identifying which species your spotting on your forward facing sonar can make all the difference.
A simple jig and worm is a staple for any angler, but there are a few KEY tips that can help you turn over more walleye. Colt Anderson breaks down the best tactic for landing more fish in our latest update.
What's your favorite crank for midsummer walleye?
Many trout fisheries across the Midwest are in tough locations to access, making them ideal for fishing from a kayak. Casting for trout can be effective but you can cover a lot more water by trolling and can ultimately catch more fish. By simply utilizing a trolling motor on your kayak, like an Old Town Watercraft AutoPilot 120, you can easily troll hands-free with improved boat control and more ability to focus on your presentation in the water.
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A simple must-know hack to protect your reels.
A simple accessory that can make a big difference on the water.
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