The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CEDAR FALLS — When Neil Hammargren and I were regulars on the Masters Walleye Circuit and Walleye ...

A common question is, “What’s the best lure to throw to catch lots of fish of various species?” For me, the answer is easy. A bladed swim jig paired with a plastic trailer catches bass, northern pike ...

Today we're out here jigging in the rain for walleye. We're using my favourite jig: the flexi-jig. Specifically, the black and the chartreuse colours baited with a swimbait. As always until next time, ...

Although the rain showed up early, it was still a great day on the water jigging for walleye using the Stngnose Jigging Spoon and since both gold and silver work great, but gold reflects better in ...

Bass fishing has seen a lot of big changes in recent years, from new baits, to crazy electronic advancements. These changes have led to some of the old reliable baits our fathers and grandfathers ...

Many anglers who pursue walleyes during the winter months often opt for a finesse approach, having convinced themselves that marble-eyes are apathetic in relation to feeding and thus difficult to ...

Perhaps the most ubiquitous fishing lure in the world, and among the oldest, the jig is particularly effective in catching walleyes. Thus its popularity in Minnesota, where more than 1 million anglers ...

For a versatile all-conditions pick, the Northland Fishing Tackle Deep-Vee Jig is the best overall walleye lure. For trolling open water, the Rapala Down Deep Husky Jerk is the top choice.