Friday, July 4, 2008
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DNR: Lake Mille Lacs walleye population healthy
DNR fisheries section chief Ron Payer said that despite some worries there's no reason to lower the 2008 harvest of 430,000 pounds. The current regulation for Mille Lacs is that all walleyes 18-to 28-inches must be immediately released, and the possession limit is four.
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My brother and I had been out on Lake Winnebigoshish all morning with little success. My brother started catching one walleye after another. This is his big fish of the morning - a 27 1/2" Walleye! |
- Ball Club Lake in Itasca County
Walleye fishing can be pretty good here, as can angling for crappies. There’s a chance for a bigger northern pike. Very scenic, with June-like fishing still available, due to the delayed spring and summer.
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Voyageurs gets a new superintendent
Michael Ward, who has been serving as superintendent of Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site, will take over at Voyageurs National Park on Aug. 17. He'll replace Kate Miller, who retired.
Fish tale: Monster muskie 'broke my scale'
Bill McDaniel, 74, of Fergus Falls, pulled a 47-inch muskie out of the Otter Tail River.
Dennis Anderson, columnist
Don't get caught short when buying a baitcasting rod
Fishing rods are expensive, and picking the correct one -- of the correct length -- is important. This is particularly true when buying a baitcasting rod, such as those typically used for bass fishing.
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Dog training with Dennis Anderson
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson demonstrates some techniques for training a dog for hunting.
Planing boards: A unique way to fish walleye
Outdoor columnist Dennis Anderson hits the water with Gary Gehrman, co-inventor of the 'Rover' planing board.
Spring bow hunting for turkeys
Dennis Anderson goes bow hunting for turkeys and discovers some ups and downs.
A chat with fly fishing expert Bob Nasby
Dennis Anderson discusses the art of fly fishing with expert Bob Nasby.
A Minnesota moment: Fishing opener
Greg Fisher, co-owner of Vados Bait & Tackle in Spring Lake Park, is steeped in the tradition of the Minnesota fishing opener.
Fishing: Getting started
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, demonstrate a simple way to get started fishing.
Fishing: A guide to jigs
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, owner of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, discuss the many different types of jigs available and intended uses.
Fishing: A guide to crank baits
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, owner of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, discuss the many types and uses for crank baits.
Fishing: Choosing the proper line
Outdoors columnist Dennis Anderson and Josh Stevenson, owner of Blue Ribbon Bait and Tackle, demonstrate choosing the proper line.
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