World’s Largest Charitable Ice Fishing Contest Returns to Minnesota — www.outdoorhub.com

World’s Largest Charitable Ice Fishing Contest Returns to Minnesota — www.outdoorhub.com: "Brainerd's ice fishing contest draws in a large crowd, and even the occasional visit from Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton.

Organizers in Brainerd, Minnesota are preparing Gull Lake for a veritable stampede. Estimated to draw in crowds of over 10,000 anglers, the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza is considered the largest of its kind and helps raise money for local charities. The fishing itself will only take place for three hours on January 25, but it takes many hours of hard work by hundreds of volunteers to hold the contest."



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▶ Ice Fishing tips by Scott Reed of Berkley along with John Grosvenor guide on West Okoboji, Iowa - YouTube

▶ Ice Fishing tips by Scott Reed of Berkley along with John Grosvenor guide on West Okoboji, Iowa - YouTube: ""



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Preparing For Cold Weather | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Preparing For Cold Weather | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Battling the elements and bass fishing go hand in hand. We leave the relative comfort of our houses and offices and place ourselves in Mother Nature's playground, but winter is almost upon us now, and with it comes the inherent dangers of colder weather and water temperatures. The threat of hypothermia and other cold-related injuries in such conditions is very real, so knowing how to prepare yourself for the cold is crucial in assuring that all your fishing trips are both comfortable and safe."



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Finding A Seasonal Pattern | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Finding A Seasonal Pattern | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Rick Clunn has been a pro bass fisherman for over 40 years, and he knows that the very first step to catching fish is finding them.  Facing a large body of water can be daunting, especially if you have never been there before.  You may have acres of fishy-looking water in front of you: coves, sloughs, rip-rap, lay downs – the list of possible bass haunts is endless.  So how on earth do you decide where to start? If you just grab a bait and start pounding the bank, it could take forever to figure them out.  There’s a much better way. "



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Cold Weather, Hot Baits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Cold Weather, Hot Baits | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Hot baits are what every bass angler in America wants most from his, or her, local tackle store. Oh, you mean that you do not find yourself walking down every isle looking and digging through lures that nobody else would use? Of course you do, and rightfully so. What determines a hot bait? Most anglers think a bait is hot if it catches numerous fish or a big fish. A particular lure is hot when it's proven to be productive."



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Hidden Gems: Fishing tips & tricks at Lovers Key State Park - The Banner

Hidden Gems: Fishing tips & tricks at Lovers Key State Park - The Banner: "I had hoped to go fishing and catch a big one on my recent visit to Lovers Key State Park.

I didn’t catch any fish, but I did get tons of angler tips.

With just the park entrance fee of $4, earlier this week, I took part in one of the state park’s fishing clinics."



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New Zealand Anglers Net Strange Sea Creature | OutdoorHub

New Zealand Anglers Net Strange Sea Creature | OutdoorHub: "Stewart Fraser was fishing with his two sons near the waters of New Zealand’s Karikari Peninsula when something rather fishy caught his eye. It was not a fish at all but a strange, see-through creature that Fraser compared to a shrimp."



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Kayaker Reels in 200-pound Marlin Following 90-minute Battle — www.outdoorhub.com

Kayaker Reels in 200-pound Marlin Following 90-minute Battle — www.outdoorhub.com: "Angler Tommie Strydom is still reeling from his big catch.

Fishing for marlin from a kayak can be a daunting challenge for some anglers, but those who prefer it say the rush is well worth the exhaustion. Australian angler Tommie Styrdom is enjoying the afterglow of victory from a catch earlier this month off Coffs Harbor, where he hooked his first marlin."



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Finding A Seasonal Pattern | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC

Finding A Seasonal Pattern | The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide® LLC: "Rick Clunn has been a pro bass fisherman for over 40 years, and he knows that the very first step to catching fish is finding them.  Facing a large body of water can be daunting, especially if you have never been there before.  You may have acres of fishy-looking water in front of you: coves, sloughs, rip-rap, lay downs – the list of possible bass haunts is endless.  So how on earth do you decide where to start? If you just grab a bait and start pounding the bank, it could take forever to figure them out.  There’s a much better way. "



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A Good Time for Proper Walleye Fishing Preparation — www.outdoorhub.com

A Good Time for Proper Walleye Fishing Preparation — www.outdoorhub.com: "Prepare your boat well, do off-the-water research on places you want to fish, ready your tackle, then hit the water with confidence this year. Time well spent!

With cold weather locked in and spring seemingly far away, now is the best time to heed the Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared.”"



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