Minnesota is nicknamed the Land of 10,000 Lakes for a reason. The state has thousands of lakes, rivers, small ponds and estuaries, many teeming with fish. Two of the more popular sport fish species in Minnesota are northern pike, often just… read more
The walleye pike is a combination of pike and perch rather than a true pike. Depending on where you bring up one of these night feeders, you may hear other anglers describe what you've caught as simply a walleye, a walleye perch or pike per… read more
When most anglers think of Lake Superior, they think of trout and salmon. But northern pike, as well as other coolwater fish species, are also present. Anglers who know how to find Lake Superior's pike can tangle with trophy-sized fish. read more
The silver phase northern pike appears to be a genetic mutation of northern pike, although little is known about these fish. The silver pike is similar to northern pike, but differs in appearance. read more
The Lindy Rig revolutionized walleye fishing when the technique was first pioneered in the 1960s. It enables a fisherman to naturally present live bait on the lake bottom using a special walking slip sinker. This sliding sinker, combined wi… read more
Jigs can be used to catch a variety of species and are effective in most fishing conditions. The best walleye jigs can consistently catch fish and are used by many professional anglers. Although the best jigs will increase success, the fish… read more
Northern Pike are one of the most abundant types of fish in Canada. They're also one of the easiest to catch. This is due in large part to the northern pike's willingness to eat almost anything. Anglers have a lot of options when choosing w… read more
According to the Minnesota DNR, walleye is the most sought-after fish in Minnesota. Each year, anglers keep more than 3.5 million walleyes with an average length of 14 inches and weighing a little of a pound. Based on those numbers, you cou… read more
Lake Ontario provides some world class walleye fishing in areas such as the Bay of Quinte in the Canadian province of Ontario and New York's Henderson Harbor. Both areas have mass expanses of water to cover and trolling crank baits, like St… read more
Walleyes can be a challenging fish to catch because they can be particularly finicky about eating, especially when the sun is high in the school or after a cold front has gone through. Yet anglers continue to pursue walleyes because of thei… read more
Walleye flourish in the many deep, cold-water lakes found throughout Minnesota. Next time you're fishing in the Land of 10,000 Lakes, consider using one of the following four methods to catch this popular and tasty gamefish--trolling, slip-… read more
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