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