http://www.fishingclub.com RSS feeds for North American Fishing Club 60 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3883/fully-charged-and-ready-to-fish#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3883 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3883&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3883/fully-charged-and-ready-to-fish We’ve all been there at some point on a fishing trip, you are just absolutely hammering the fish and you start to lose power to your trolling motor or worse yet, your starting battery. bgustafson Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:55:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3883 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3881/how-to-crank-up-shallow-water-walleyes#Comments 2 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3881 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3881&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3881/how-to-crank-up-shallow-water-walleyes In this episode I'll detail how to catch walleyes in shallow spring watter out on Red Lake in northern Minnesota bgustafson Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:02:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3881 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3876/bass-fishing-tips-beat-the-crowd#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3876 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3876&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3876/bass-fishing-tips-beat-the-crowd We all dream of finding unfished bass and having honeyholes to ourselves. But sometimes reality is just the opposite. bgustafson Mon, 10 Jun 2013 13:52:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3876 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3873/smooth-sailing-crossing-the-canadian-border#Comments 0 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3873 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3873&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3873/smooth-sailing-crossing-the-canadian-border Not long ago, a Canadian fishing trip was a simple proposition. Empty your coolers full of beer, fill them with fish and head home. Life was good. bgustafson Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:47:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3873 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3869/cranking-spring-bass#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3869 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3869&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3869/cranking-spring-bass This season’s late spring delayed ice-out and kept water temperatures cold across the northern tier of the Bass Belt. While this could cause some bass fans to forgo crankbaits in favor of finesse, they’re still a top option for putting fish in the boat.   bgustafson Fri, 31 May 2013 16:04:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3869 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3867/how-to-catch-spring-walleyes#Comments 1 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3867 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3867&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3867/how-to-catch-spring-walleyes This week I discuss how to fish a Lindy Rig in colder than normal spring water temperatures on Mille Lacs Lake in central Minnesota. bgustafson Thu, 30 May 2013 19:44:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3867 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3865/wild-onion-stuffed-trout#Comments 2 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/RssComments.aspx?TabID=94&ModuleID=464&ArticleID=3865 http://www.fishingclub.com/DesktopModules/DnnForge%20-%20NewsArticles/Tracking/Trackback.aspx?ArticleID=3865&PortalID=0&TabID=94 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3865/wild-onion-stuffed-trout Wild onions (“ramps”) are among my favorite spring wild edibles.   Much like a cross between an onion and garlic, they provide an earth-toned and yet spicy flavor base for soups, marinades, and dressings.  bgustafson Wed, 29 May 2013 20:43:00 GMT f1397696-738c-4295-afcd-943feb885714:3865 http://www.fishingclub.com/features/blogs/articletype/articleview/articleid/3853/giant-spring-pike#Comments 2 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 2 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 1 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