Jason Mitchell’s top tackle picks for April walleye in river systems across the upper Midwest. Discover the essential lures and jigs for early-season success in current.
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Simply an obsession for freshwater fishing. Industry leader in detailed ice fishing and multi-species fishing intel. Information-packed episodes highlighting open water and ice fishing tactics from across the Midwest. Explore some of the most effective tactics, presentations and locations on the fishing scene right now. Multi-species format for walleye, bass, musky, panfish, catfish and more. Featured destinations and dialed in presentations enable you to incorporate this information into your own fishing experiences.
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If you can gain confidence using soft plastics for river walleye in the spring, there’s no doubt that you will land more fish.
Spring river walleye fishing success hinges on one key factor: water visibility. Jason Mitchell explains how clear water, often a result of minimal snowmelt and runoff, dramatically improves your chances of landing more river fish in the spring.
Soft plastics fished correctly catch almost anything that swims and can be particularly deadly for catching crappie through the ice.
Early ice can provide some of the best ice fishing of the year, but avoiding this one simple mistake can greatly improve your odds for catching better numbers of fish.
Learn why oversized tungsten jigs and small spoons are key for catching multiple species on Devils Lake plus the best colors for stained water.
Early ice is a prime window for targeting walleye. As a rule of thumb, good fishing in the fall often means good fishing at first ice.
Ice fishing has started in the Devils Lake basin. Note that ice thickness can vary dramatically. The Main Basin, East Bay and East Devils Lake…
Learn how to locate and catch panfish in weeds through the ice. This comprehensive guide covers weed types, location strategies, and effective techniques for winter success.
Jason Mitchell explains how to adapt to challenging water clarity, maximize your odds, and conquer the elements at early ice.
As fall approaches, walleye often prefer larger, bulkier baits. Learn how to increase the size and profile of your jigs and lures to target these fall feeding fish.
