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A fishing first: 2009 opener in the suburbs
For the first time since the tradition began 60 years ago, the Governor's Fishing Opener will be held in the metro area - in White Bear Lake
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My 12 year old daughter,Mary Lindelll caught this 29 inch, 9 pound walleye on 4 pound test line, on Mothers Day May 12, 2008 on a lake near Leech lake. |
Dennis Anderson, columnist
Citizens council needs clout
Some hunters and anglers say they won't support a dedicated funding amendment if the Legislature doesn't create the advisory group. Summary.
A 73rd state park?
A 73RD STATE PARK?
Dennis Anderson, columnist
Bait of choice is tough catch on opening day
Depending on where you fished last weekend when the 2008 walleye and northern pike seasons opened, you might have had difficulty finding shiners for bait.
Photo right: Too hard to swallow
Sharpshooters kill 962 deer in northwest Minnesota
Shooting from the ground and a helicopter, federal and private sharpshooters killed more deer than had been estimated to inhabit the 164-square-mile core area plagued by bovine tuberculosis.
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Fishing audio
- Dennis Anderson: Fall is the time to catch big fish
- Gadget guru: Bill Diedrich: End of season check list
Outdoors audio
- Dennis Anderson: Use lake maps
- Bill Diedrich: High vs. low frequency transducers
- How to adjust GPS screen settings
- Green Lake: One of great fishing lakes in Western Minnesota
- Fishing tips for the BWCA
- Bill Diedrich: Locators aren't always that smart
- Bill Diedrich: Don't be discouraged by imperfect fish arches
- Dennis Anderson: What to know about Canada
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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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