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Apr 19, 2024

Helping you enjoy the outdoors! Apr 19, 2024

Spring Fishing

Locating a Lake’s Warm-Water Hotspots

By Mike Schoonveld

On cool spring days, there are areas in a lake that are warmer than others, and you can bet many of the fish in the lake will head for these warmer-water zones. Find these warmer-water areas, and you’ll find the fishing hot spots.

A Simple Guide to Bassing the Shallows in Spring

By Dave Csanda

Spring brings bass shallow—both largemouths and smallmouths. With both in the same proximity, many of the same lures apply to each species.

Technique-Focused Needlepoint Hooks Now Available

Mustad hooks are meticulously engineered to assist anglers in conquering every species in any body of water. Wherever and however you fish, Mustad hooks provide superior hooking efficiency, durability, and reliability.

Walleye Season is Open on Devils Lake

Devils Lake in north-central North Dakota, with no closed fishing seasons, basically has an “opening day” every day for walleyes, but without the crowds. It is also excellent for perch, northern pike and white bass.

Hi-Viz Yellow for Finesse

When finesse fishing, seeing your line for subtle bites can make all the difference. Yo-Zuri’s Hi-Viz Yellow SuperBraid comes in 10- to 40-pound test and makes it easy to see line twitches and pick-ups for those light bite situations. It’s also very abrasion resistant.

Mercer, Wisconsin Has It All

With over 200 clean freshwater lakes in the Mercer area, angling opportunities are endless. From panfish and walleye to musky, Mercer lakes have it all. Time to plan your summer getaway now.