Ross Robertson breaksdown his favorite rod and reel setup for trolling for spring walleye.
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While each fishery can differ, we’ve found some universal concepts that seem applicable for walleye just about everywhere come spring.
Hauling ice fishing gear miles across a lake, hole hopping, and kneeling on the ice can get old for even the most avid ice anglers. Thoughts of long casts, big…
Ross Robertson with Big Water Fishing takes a deep dive into some terminal tackle tricks that can improve crankbait fishing for walleye. Crankbaits are really a three-season tactic: spring, summer,…
Slow-trolling cold water with stickbaits and Dubuque Rigs was key to second place at Illinois River NWT Tournament March 21-22 saw NWT anglers competing on the Illinois River out of…
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As the ice season begins to wind down in much of the state, the hunt for giants at Lake of the Woods continues. Virtual Angling sat down with longtime guide…
Scott Mackner recently discovered that some northern pike feed on something you might not expect. He noticed that quite often the stomachs on these fish are a red-brown color. After…
Whether you call ‘em “eelpout”, “burbot”, “lawyer,” “Mariah,” or “Ling”, they’re no longer considered the nuisance fish of yesteryear. Many anglers will recall the days of dozens—if not more—of eelpout…
In this video Jason Mitchell explains what anglers mean when talking about crushing a wax worm. It’s a phrase some anglers will throw around, and basically they are just squishing…
The lake trout bite can really turn on mid-ice through ice-out. Top destinations include Ontario lakes (Sunset Country); northern Minnesota lakes like Burntside and Snowbank; Fort Peck, Montana; and Lake…
Max Wilson shares his trick to catching more walleye this spring. When dealing with very cold water temperatures, such as 32, 33 degree water temps, Max prefers to use blade…
