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The jighead gets the minnow to the proper depth fast, and keeps the bait oriented horizontally, which is more natural. Leeches are a staple in walleye fishing, but small leeches are a killer panfish ...

While not nearly as common as using natural baits like ballyhoo or Spanish mackeral, skirted lures can also be highly ...

Blue marlin can be caught using a wide variety of fishing techniques. One of the most productive is trolling, either with artificial lures or dead, rigged natural bait; slow-trolling with live bait is ...

and lightly weighted natural baits accurately. Everything from a tiny spring-fed pond to a huge, sprawling lake can hold wild or stocked trout. These fish thrive in still water, and targeting them ...

All Mille Lacs Lake anglers will be able to fish with live bait when the season opens Saturday, May 14. “This year’s Mille Lacs regulation will not include a live-bait restriction due to ...

What Anglers Need to Know As we prepare for the first event of the 2025 Bassmaster Elite Series, it feels appropriate ...

These fish are readily drawn to natural, easily sourced bait. Earthworms remain a classic, highly effective option for nearly all river species. Crickets, particularly favoured by tilapia ...

The Minnesota Fishing season opens May 9 and anglers can find fantastic fishing opportunities all across Minnesota. Wherever you are, chances are there is a lake, river or stream nearby with fish ...