http://www.fishingclub.com RSS feeds for North American Fishing Club 60 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3853/giant-spring-pike#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3853 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3853&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3853/giant-spring-pike This week I travle to northern MN and head out on Lake of the Woods in seach of giant spring pike. bgustafson Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3853 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3849/connect-with-glenn-and-you-could-win#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3849 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3849&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3849/connect-with-glenn-and-you-could-win Follow Glenn on Facebook for your chance to win! bgustafson Tue, 14 May 2013 19:58:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3849 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3844/top-ten-items-to-keep-in-your-boat#Comments 2 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3844 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3844&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3844/top-ten-items-to-keep-in-your-boat Anglers put so much thought into what lures and rods they are going to bring on their next fishing trip, they usually forget about the essential items that all anglers should keep in their boat.  Take a look at my top ten items all anglers should keep in their boat, so simple problems can be avoided and your day fishing, stays that way! bgustafson Thu, 09 May 2013 20:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3844 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3838/cooking-fish-with-a-cedar-plank#Comments 3 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3838 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3838&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3838/cooking-fish-with-a-cedar-plank Just as any seafarer worth his salt has a cedar plank aboard ship, any fisherman with a grill should always have a cedar plank (available from most hardware and grocery stores) in his culinary arsenal. bgustafson Mon, 06 May 2013 14:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3838 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3832/locating-big-walleyes-on-the-missouri-river#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3832 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3832&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3832/locating-big-walleyes-on-the-missouri-river This week, I  traveled to the Missouri River in Bismarck, North Dakota, in seach of  huge spring walleyes. bgustafson Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3832 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3829/the-poor-mans-tarpon#Comments 3 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3829 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3829&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3829/the-poor-mans-tarpon The oily stench of thousands of Hickory and Gizzard Shad filled my nostrils.  The squeeky calls of a Bald Eagle in a sycamore tree top fifty yard upstream warned another bird of prey to stay off his side of the creek. bgustafson Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3829 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3826/catch-more-walleye-in-canada#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3826 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3826&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3826/catch-more-walleye-in-canada The first bit of advice I give walleye anglers heading to Canada for the first time is DON’T over think your approach – the walleye are just not that smart … really. bgustafson Fri, 19 Apr 2013 19:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3826 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3822/salmon-with-cultured-cream-and-fresh-dill#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3822 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3822&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3822/salmon-with-cultured-cream-and-fresh-dill With the spring salmon season and (we hope) an abundance of these silvery swimmers in our nets and freezers, there is good cause for versatility in the mess tent.  Salmon is wonderful fried and grilled, but its robust texture is especially amenable to sauces.  bgustafson Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3822 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3819/a-look-behind-the-rig#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3819 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3819&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3819/a-look-behind-the-rig Finally April is here and open water is in sight for this Minnesota angler, thus me spending more time in my boat is becoming a common occurrence.  I get asked numerous times what I like about my boat and how I have it set up and organized. bgustafson Fri, 12 Apr 2013 18:39:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3819 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3818/big-spring-river-walleye#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3818 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3818&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3818/big-spring-river-walleye Fish Ed. is back with new episodes and open water action.  bgustafson Fri, 12 Apr 2013 17:05:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3818 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3806/making-soft-plastic-jerkbaits#Comments 8 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3806 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3806&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3806/making-soft-plastic-jerkbaits Last Tuesday I could do no wrong.  As soon as I pulled up on the first spot I nailed three chunker smallmouth on my first four casts. bgustafson Thu, 28 Mar 2013 19:27:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3806 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3800/grilled-steelhead-or-salmon-in-an-east-meets-west-marinade#Comments 8 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3800 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3800&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3800/grilled-steelhead-or-salmon-in-an-east-meets-west-marinade The greatest challenge to steelhead fishing can be summed up in one word:  torque.  Ladies and gentlemen, if you’ve never heard the scream of a fly reel as your backing is stripped to nothing, you have a river of happiness in front of you. bgustafson Mon, 25 Mar 2013 20:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3800 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3795/prepping-your-gear-for-a-new-season#Comments 8 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3795 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3795&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3795/prepping-your-gear-for-a-new-season For those fortunate anglers that live in areas where Mother Nature is less harsh during the winter months, their boats and lines never stay dry throughout the year, but for anglers like myself up in Minnesota, I have an “off-season.” bgustafson Thu, 14 Mar 2013 17:35:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3795 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3790/fish-tacos-northern-pike-tacos#Comments 8 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3790 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3790&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3790/fish-tacos-northern-pike-tacos One of the great bones of contention (pun intended) in freshwater fish consumption is whether Northern Pike should be eaten or used as garden fertilizer.  In Iowa and Missouri, where Northern Pike are scarce, fishermen tend to prize the meat.  I’ve heard Iowans declare that pike is better than walleye! bgustafson Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:14:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3790 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3785/river-smallmouth-winter-patterns-dvd-giveaway#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3785 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3785&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3785/river-smallmouth-winter-patterns-dvd-giveaway While I can't take all of the blog readers to my favorite winter spot, I can provide you a preview of the DVD I recently produced.  The how-to video details presentation specifics on baits like paddle tail grubs, hair jigs, suspending jerkbaits, downsized tubes, slow rolled spinnerbaits and finesse jigs.  It also provides a step by step method to find the best winter habitat on your local flow. bgustafson Mon, 04 Mar 2013 20:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3785 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3781/when-to-use-rattling-lures-through-the-ice-part-1-of-2#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3781 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3781&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3781/when-to-use-rattling-lures-through-the-ice-part-1-of-2 Sometimes an ice lure that makes a lot of sound produces the best action, but other times a quieter approach works best. Here’s how to tell the difference. bgustafson Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3781 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3773/fresh-cocktail-sauce-for-fried-fish-or-shrimp#Comments 2 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3773 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3773&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3773/fresh-cocktail-sauce-for-fried-fish-or-shrimp Often the difference between an ordinary and a gourmet fried fish meal is the introduction of a simple fresh sauce or topping.  The use of fresh produce, whether home grown or from the grocery store, can provide a refreshing and zesty counterpoint against the oily crunchiness of the fish breading. bgustafson Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3773 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3771/practice#Comments 3 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3771 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3771&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3771/practice I can’t help but think of the buzz that surrounded Allen Iverson a few years ago on most of the sports channels for nearly a week. It was in regards to his lack of willingness to practice. For fisherman practice really does make perfect, even though we don’t think of it as that.  bgustafson Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3771 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3770/chasing-a-20-year-old-trophy#Comments 6 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3770 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3770&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3770/chasing-a-20-year-old-trophy I’ve been chasing a trophy smallmouth for almost 20-years now. The trophy I’m chasing happens to be a monster 22-inch bronzeback I caught back in 1994 on a trip to southern Lake of the Woods, Ontario and 19 years later I’m still trying to land one bigger. bgustafson Mon, 18 Feb 2013 15:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3770 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3769/maiden-voyage-with-motored-kayak#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3769 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3769&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3769/maiden-voyage-with-motored-kayak Last Saturday was the kind of day that I have trouble finding fishing buddies willing to show up.  I watched a YouTube video that showed the Susquehanna River locked up in ice.  The forecast showed a high of 27 where I usually go, and 32 at the southernmost range of my day trips.   bgustafson Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:49:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3769 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3766/pan-sauteed-walleye#Comments 4 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3766 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3766&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3766/pan-sauteed-walleye One of the great fallacies in the history of cooked freshwater fish is the notion that walleye needs to be breaded and deep fried.  We all love a crisp, bread-crumbed walleye fillet atop a hoagie slathered in tartar sauce and slaw, but ask yourself the next time you order this North Country belt buster:   bgustafson Thu, 14 Feb 2013 20:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3766 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3759/warming-trend-winter-river-smallmouth#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3759 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3759&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3759/warming-trend-winter-river-smallmouth Each early January, there seems to be a brief thaw.  The mercury may flirt with 60 degrees for a day or two, then reality sets back in with a harsh cold front and return to lows in the teens and ice on the river. bgustafson Thu, 07 Feb 2013 21:51:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3759 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3754/never-forget#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3754 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3754&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3754/never-forget This week’s entry has a dual meaning. I am writing this late in the evening of February 3, 2013. Earlier today we said our last goodbyes to Jim Hudson, a fellow Ice Team member who lost his life in a tragic accident on Lake Superior on January 26th. I had planned to tell you all about the forgotten and under-appreciated burbot, but I can’t help but think of Jimmy… He loved the slimy buggers as much as I do, and would’ve wanted me to let you in on the secret of the often overlooked freshwater cod, so we’ll start there. bgustafson Wed, 06 Feb 2013 17:57:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3754 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3753/fish-hooks-dissected#Comments 5 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3753 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3753&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3753/fish-hooks-dissected No matter how many soft plastic baits are out on the market or in your tackle box, they are worthless without a good hook. bgustafson Tue, 05 Feb 2013 18:15:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3753 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3752/fried-fish-topping-maple-mango-salsa-with-avocado-and-cilantro#Comments 2 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3752 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3752&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3752/fried-fish-topping-maple-mango-salsa-with-avocado-and-cilantro Most anglers love to fry their fish, and they can’t be blamed for it—especially in the heart of winter when fried crappie, perch, and walleye from the fishhouse serve as one of nature’s most effective comfort foods. bgustafson Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3752 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3750/biggest-smallmouth-of-the-year#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3750 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3750&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3750/biggest-smallmouth-of-the-year I met Jed years ago at one of the many winter outdoor shows I used to man a booth at.  I recall our discussing sweet spots on pools we had both found fishing independently.  Before long we were on the water together, dissecting new pools with jerkbaits, tubes and small swimbaits. bgustafson Mon, 04 Feb 2013 20:10:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3750 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3748/mille-lacs-walleye-perch-on-ice#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3748 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3748&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3748/mille-lacs-walleye-perch-on-ice This week I head out on Mille Lacs Lake in search of mid season walleye and perch. bgustafson Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:41:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3748 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3747/a-bass-anglers-best-friend-spinnerbaits-simplified#Comments 4 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3747 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3747&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3747/a-bass-anglers-best-friend-spinnerbaits-simplified Spinnerbaits seem to get skipped over in favor of more “glamorous” lures, but they remain tremendously effective and a bass tournament workhorse. Few lures can cover so much water and pick off big bass as well as this wirebait. While many people have their favorites, selecting the right one for the condition can be challenging. Here is some advice from pro anglers to help you become spinnerbait-savvy. bgustafson Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3747 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3743/beginners-luck-river-muskie#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3743 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3743&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3743/beginners-luck-river-muskie Muskies are supposed to be the fish of 10,000 casts.  Ten years ago, I decided to target them and planned a trip to where I knew a friend had caught several.  On my third cast I hooked and landed a 35 incher.  Beginners’ luck I suppose.  bgustafson Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:07:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3743 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3741/festive-fish-stew#Comments 11 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3741 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3741&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3741/festive-fish-stew Incorporating apple cider, lemon, and rosemary, this fish stew is a festive, tangy centerpiece to a holiday or winter meal.  I like to use firm-fleshed fish such as eelpout (a freshwater member of the cod family with a snake-like appearance and lobster-like consistency) or, from the ocean, marlin or black cod.  Firm fish provides a good counterpoint against the crunchiness of the wild rice and the tanginess of the cider and lemon. bgustafson Tue, 29 Jan 2013 15:01:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3741 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3739/addicted-to-fishing#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3739 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3739&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3739/addicted-to-fishing A year ago, my buddy Juan and I were looking at a rough weekend forecast.  We discussed our potential fishing plans on the phone:  "You think the river's gonna lock up by Saturday?" I prodded my fellow river addict friend.  "I've saw the east shore getting slushy yesterday, but the west side was clean." bgustafson Fri, 25 Jan 2013 17:20:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3739 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3736/two-best-ice-fishing-presentations#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3736 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3736&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3736/two-best-ice-fishing-presentations When fish are low in the water column, smart ice anglers know that bottom pounding and bottom scrounging are “go-to” presentations. Truly successful ice fishermen, however, know when to pound, when to scrounge, and when to combine the two to catch more walleyes, perch, bluegills and other gamefish. Here’s how to determine the best presentation every time. bgustafson Tue, 22 Jan 2013 20:31:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3736 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3735/crazy-off-road-walleye-fishing#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3735 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3735&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3735/crazy-off-road-walleye-fishing Eariler this fall my good buddies and I went out on some old logging roads and dreged through some pretty wicked terrain to get to a great walleye lake. bgustafson Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3735 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3733/cold-front-walleye-on-red-lake#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3733 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3733&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3733/cold-front-walleye-on-red-lake This week I'll show you how to use a Frostee Jigging Spoon on a post-front bite. bgustafson Mon, 21 Jan 2013 18:50:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3733 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3732/northwestern-wisconsin-ice-report#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3732 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3732&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3732/northwestern-wisconsin-ice-report The action has been good, and much fun, with the great conditions, yet, really whacking ‘em hasn’t been the case; that being said, no skunks either.  bgustafson Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:48:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3732 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3726/catch-bigger-bluegill#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3726 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3726&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3726/catch-bigger-bluegill Winter's in full force, the fish have worked their way into deeper water than they were in at first ice. bgustafson Fri, 11 Jan 2013 16:09:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3726 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3723/basics-multi-lure-rig-fishing#Comments 2 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3723 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3723&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3723/basics-multi-lure-rig-fishing Multi-lure rigs caused plenty of controversy during the past two years, but continue to grow in popularity with anglers across the country. Can acceptance be far behind? bgustafson Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:53:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3723 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3720/high-country-trout#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3720 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3720&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3720/high-country-trout When you think of high country Colorado you think trout, but typically that quintessential mountain stream, right? Well, start thinking reservoirs.  bgustafson Wed, 09 Jan 2013 17:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3720 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3717/how-to-catch-brown-trout-steelhead#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3717 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3717&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3717/how-to-catch-brown-trout-steelhead Great Lakes 2013 Brown Trout Steelhead Ice Fishing School will be Jan. 25, 2013 and Jan. 26, 2013. This Ice School is designed to teach angler's how to catch big browns and steelhead in the Great Lakes tributaries, marina's and harbors . bgustafson Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:38:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3717 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3716/the-price-is-right#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3716 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3716&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3716/the-price-is-right Seldom does the enjoyment of a fishing adventure equate to how much you spend bgustafson Mon, 07 Jan 2013 18:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3716 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3714/lake-of-the-woods-walleye-saugers#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3714 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3714&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3714/lake-of-the-woods-walleye-saugers This week I'm up near the Canadian border on Lake of the Woods. bgustafson Thu, 03 Jan 2013 21:29:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3714 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3713/st-paul-ice-fishing-show-visit#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3713 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3713&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3713/st-paul-ice-fishing-show-visit Recently, I was in Minnesota and went to the St. Paul Ice Fishing show while I was there I  stoped by the Frabill booth to check out some of their new products. bgustafson Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:24:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3713 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3702/lake-of-the-woods-walleyes#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3702 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3702&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3702/lake-of-the-woods-walleyes We started out fishing the “basin” area outside of Pine island. Although it was still fairly fresh ice (there was still some open water only 2 days before we arrived), the ice conditions out to about 30 foot were 5 to 10 inches so we were able to get out there with snowmobiles, ATVs and our portable Clam shelters. Many of the resorts had their first slew of permanent houses positioned from about 22 to 26 feet. We opted to get outside of them and fished 28 to 30-feet.  bgustafson Mon, 31 Dec 2012 16:11:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3702 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3701/early-season-preparation#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3701 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3701&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3701/early-season-preparation Early ice presents the opportunity to fish for fish that have not seen a jig in months. bgustafson Fri, 28 Dec 2012 17:37:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3701 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3699/jumbo-perch-on-ice#Comments 2 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3699 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3699&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3699/jumbo-perch-on-ice This week I head up to Devils Lake and catch some jumbo perch on using a unique, rattling spoon. bgustafson Fri, 28 Dec 2012 15:36:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3699 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3697/a-color-for-every-ice-season#Comments 3 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3697 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3697&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3697/a-color-for-every-ice-season   Blue…No Green… No Red…Aaaaarrrrghhhhh!   I am asked hundreds of times each year, “What colors should I get?”  It occurs to me that I have a definite pattern that I follow relative to the three seasons of ice fishing.  bgustafson Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3697 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3694/early-ice-crappie-and-bluegill#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3694 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3694&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3694/early-ice-crappie-and-bluegill This week on Fish Ed, I detail how and where to catch early ice bluegill and crappie bgustafson Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:28:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3694 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3692/first-ice-walleye#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3692 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3692&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3692/first-ice-walleye   Fish Ed host Jon Thelen visits a lake near you each Monday to give you accurate, timely information on ice conditions, fishing reports, and shows you just how to catch walleyes, crappies, perch and other fish through the ice right now. If you’re going ice fishing this weekend, check Fish Ed before you drill the first hole. bgustafson Wed, 19 Dec 2012 15:08:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3692 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3690/northern-minnesota-hot-bites#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3690 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3690&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3690/northern-minnesota-hot-bites Northern Minnesota fishing has been on fire in the past week for species ranging from walleyes and northern pike to crappies, perch and bluegills. bgustafson Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3690 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3685/shore-fishing-milwaukee-harbor#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3685 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3685&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3685/shore-fishing-milwaukee-harbor This week I'm shore fishing in the Milwaukee Harbor with my good buddy and fellow charter captain Joe Schmidt. After watching our video I think you’ll agree that this has to be one of only a few places in the world you can catch trophy browns from shore. bgustafson Mon, 10 Dec 2012 19:19:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3685