Bagley and Northland Fishing Tackle pro Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson is not only known for his prowess on bass waters, but also has a storied career on the ice. When he’s not traveling on the Bassmaster Elite Season, you can find Gussy somewhere on Lake of the Woods’ expansive waters near his hometown of Kenora, Ontario. After spending the day preparing to hit the road for the new Bassmaster Elite Season, Gussy gets out for an evening walleye bite jigging the…
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Lake Superior’s acres are tabulated in millions, 20.288, in fact. Of those, however, only a fraction is considered ice fishing territory. But in aggregate, when you compile Canada’s portion with shoreline zones in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, we’re still talking hundreds of thousands of hardwater acres. One of the most hallowed winter fisheries is Wisconsin’s Chequamegon Bay. Trenched between the cities of Ashland and Washburn, Chequamegon Bay opens into the iconic Madeline Island and Apostle Islands – revered tourist destinations.…
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The midwinter dog days are here with ultra-cold weather, which can mean tougher bites. To help anglers through this period, Northland’s Nick Lindner hooks up with Will Pappenfus, a noted panfish expert and Team Northland pro, and they dissect ways to get on bull bluegills and slab crappies despite midwinter’s challenges. The video walks through some extremely valuable information on determining location, the right presentation, and gear recommendations to get the job done. In terms of location, Will recommends anglers…
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Whether you’re fishing a deadstick, tip-up or rattle reel, the right rig is paramount. That’s where Northland Predator Rigs™ enter the running by eliminating line frays and prevent bite-offs. They’re seven inches of no-nonsense leader, pre-rigged for convenience with the right components, whether you’re fishing for savage strikers or spooky biters. “Quick Strike Predator Rigs are key pieces of my ice fishing tackle,” says Team Northland® pro staffer Jeff “Gussy” Gustafson, a hardcore ice angler who plies the wilds of…
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It’s common knowledge amongst ice anglers that fish eyeballs get hit. However, it’s often illegal to harvest eyeballs from gamefish to repurpose for the next catch. Moreover, the practice is taboo to conservationists and, well, pretty revolting. Eww… Northland has a solution: The Eye-Ball Spoon™. Perfectly mimicking the real thing, the innovative spoon sports a full-body, taxidermy quality eyeball on the frontside, while the backsides offer an array of matched colors, including metallic and glow patterns. The Eye-Ball Spoon’s heavy…
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