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Dennis Anderson, columnist
Sunset over ... Chequamegon
The Lake Superior inlet next to Ashland, Wis., can be very peaceful, with no hint of the shipwrecks in its colorful past. And it’s hopping with some of the best smallmouth bass fishing around.
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Becca Jazdzewski, age 8 made her Grumpa Neil very proud when she caught this 36" Northern Pike. It was the biggest catch ever made at the cabin. |
- 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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Buying duck stamps buys ducks time
The federal stamps help to slow the loss of habitat by funding the purchase of land to protect wetlands and grasslands, mostly in the Prairie Pothole Region of Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.
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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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