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Angler with Walleye

Walleyes are still largely following established summer patterns in most lakes and rivers come early September, which generally means deeper water. Anglers targeting ‘eyes should start their searches in all the likely areas, namely offshore humps, deep weed lines, mid-depth flats, and man-made cribs in lakes, and at the bottom of the deeper pools in rivers and streams. But they should also be prepared to search shallower whenever the conditions dictate. “September is a transition time for walleyes,” says Minnesota…

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Jigs and spring fishing are like Santa Claus and winter frolicking. But have you heard of Christmas in July? Surely. Maybe not Christmas in August, but you get the picture. Sometimes, stereotypes are ripe for breaking. Such is the case with jigs – often considered a spring thing – as Northland Fishing Tackle pro Brian “Bro” Brosdahl lays the haymaker to walleyes near the end of the dog days. In the north country, according to Bro, surface temps are just…

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The non-profit Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited organization sponsored both Lakeville and Minnetonka high school and junior-level fishing clubs this past year. “Our season actually runs year around,” said Lakeville Club Coach Kara Wattunen. “Students have opportunities to fish in TBF (The Bass Federation) Bassmaster Minnesota and Student Angler Tournament Trail events. “Sponsorship funds go towards student equipment, compensation for boaters, guest speakers and more,” she added. “We have a very diverse team in a sense of interest levels. We have…

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The non-profit Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited organization helped build a fishing pier on the City of Victoria’s Wasserman Lake. Funds went directly to Victoria’s 10-acre Wasserman West Lakefront Park (9175 Church Lake Blvd.), which sits on the west side of Wasserman Lake. Improvements to the lake — water quality and enhanced access and recreation – were spearheaded by the city of Victoria and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.  Partners included Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited. Lake access, fishing access in particular;…

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Angler with Walleye

Spring and early summer’s shallow water walleye bite has tapered, and we’re still several weeks away from the dog days of summer. It’s the ‘tweener period – the midsummer shift. But don’t let the term “migration” get you thinking about fish on the move and pattern-less fishing. Rather, it’s time to target specific and proven deeper digs to stay on fish. Northlander Will Pappenfus knows a thing or two about tracking midsummer walleyes. In fact, he’s mastered a four-prong process…

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