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Thank You for Passing the Torch to the Next Generation by Jim Kalkofen for Midwest Outdoors Among the many words of wisdom in the Bible is this from King Solomon, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” —Proverbs 22:6 That training is occurring in the fishing world throughout North America. Some of us were trained at the knees of our fathers; some by grandpas and uncles; some started in Scouts; some attended classes, clinics and seminars. There...

Devils Lake NWT Tournament summary Devils Lake was different this year, the water was clearer than usual, and the algae didn’t bloom until after the tournament which turns the lake green and makes the shallow fishing better. The fish were at all depths from 4-45 feet, but the winning fish were at 35-45 feet and caught with leadline trolling. I fished shallow because I didn’t find big fish deep where I fished. The lake is 100,000 acres and I couldn’t cover it all. I missed the best fishing...

OPTIMA® PowerPack Nation July 2018 e-Newsletter Register for the August DriveAutoX Event There is still space available at the DriveAutoX event at Gateway Motorsports Park on August 18-19! Click here to register.  How to Maintain Your Battery in the Summer Heat Summer is officially here and temperatures are rising by the day. While great for outdoor...

Sonar doesn't show you all the fish below the boat, watch this video to see why. Hidden Fish Video...

View this email online Summer crappie fishing includes a wide variety of fishing tactics. Enjoy the summer action. Learn how in the July issue of CrappieNow Digital On-Line Magazine, free each month. Opening CastFirst boats are memorable. My first was a simple johnboat, 12-feet long with a 32-inch bottom and extremely low sides. My partner, James, and I went halves on everything. The… Summer Time Shallow Water Spider-RiggingStory & photos by Ron Wong Summertime and the livin'...

Yamaha/Ranger Pro Angler Spencer Deutz Educates 36 Youth at Grahams Island State Park in Devils Lake, ND Published July 1st, 2018 Saturday June 23rd marked the final day weigh-in for the 42nd annual Devils Lake Chamber of Commerce fishing tournament. The event consisted of 108 two-man teams with the hopes of winning the top prize of $6,500. Unlike last year, the anglers did not have to worry about weather, as the event was marked by light winds and sunny skies. At 3pm, hundreds of fans gathered...

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Inside The WildSide - Seasonal Solutions Five Steps To More Summer Walleyes By Chip Leer Early summer walleye fishing is a time of change, adjustment and opportunity. As water temperatures rise into the 60s and 70s, many walleyes in northern natural lakes and reservoirs abandon shallow shoreline areas in favor of offshore structure. No longer content to congregate in small...

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Inside The WildSide - Seasonal Solutions Walleye Jigs For The Job By Chip Leer Choose The Right Jig For Every Situation Jigs catch walleyes. But not all jigs are the same, which means choosing the right jig for the job can mean the difference between loading the livewell and getting skunked. Dividing leadhead designs into the following three categories can help you get it right every time. Northland Tackle Slurp! Head and...