Anglers anticipate the start of walleye and white bass spawning runs from Beaver Lake into the White and War Eagle river tributaries, but the runs haven't started. Rain is needed to get the rivers ...

Walleyes can bite short, particularly when the water is ice cold as it is in early spring. When fishing a classic jig and minnow presentation, this often results in missed strikes. The use of a ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- A northern Minnesota bait dealer is off the hook after the state Court of Appeals ruled that a minnow is not a fish. Kim Barsness of Baudette was caught by a Department of ...

Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict how minnows are collected from the state's waterways. (Getty Images) An Indiana bill up for debate intends to crack down on what some ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay put gear to the test by having crappie jigs battle live minnows in an interesting feeding experiment.

Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict how minnows are collected from the state’s waterways. (Getty Images) An Indiana bill up for debate intends to crack down on what some ...

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) --Ladies and gentlemen start your outboards! Friday at midnight you can whet a line for the walleye; but where should you go and what should you hook? Fishing guide Steve Carney ...

Success with a jighead minnow in the forward-facing sonar era often comes down to specific gear and positioning adjustments. The following three changes dramatically improved my landing percentage.

Minnows and crappie fishing go together like stinkbaits and catfishing. Although adult crappie feed on other forage as well, small fish make up most of the crappies’ diet. And because minnows can be ...