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Apr 17, 2026
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Apr 17, 2026
For Catching Crappies, Bait Actions Matter
All baits are not equal for finicky crappies. Here are tips for catching them.
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Come Celebrate Mercer’s 100th Anniversary of the Turtle Flambeau Flowage
The Turtle Flambeau Scenic Wilderness Waters Area and Trude Lake is comprised of nearly 14,300 acres of water and 21,300 acres of public land for you to use and enjoy throughout the year. Unlike Canada, there is no passport required. Unlike Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, there are no permits required.
Grubbin’ It!
Soft plastics are ideal search baits when you’re fishing for spring bass from shore.
Drop-Shot Fishing Great Lakes Harbors for Steelhead
Adapt this deadly bass fishing technique to catch spring steelhead from shore.
Three Season-Changing Lessons
A trio of top tips for catching more and bigger bass this season.
Go-To Lures to Crush the Smallies this Year
If you fish for river smallmouths, you need the following lineup.
Lining Up In-Line Spinners
Tweak your spinner presentations to put the whammy on big pike this year.
Stream Walking
Stream walking is challenging, but is an interesting change of pace for the angler in search of challenges.
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