Apply Your Fishing Phone

by Darren Troseth When it comes to business these days, having the latest and greatest smartphone is a no brainer, but can these high tech gadgets really improve your fishing success? Well, I say yes, and you might be surprised at the multitude of things you can do with your smartphone as it relates to fishing. From contour maps to high definition GPS, to something as simple as taking a picture, the smartphone is one handy tool. I would like to highlight a handful of the most useful apps that I have found and tell you a little about them. For reference purposes, the smartphone that I am currently using these on is a Motorola Droid X though Verizon. Most, if not all, of these apps will work cross platform on devices such as the IPhone, Blackberry, as well as other Android based phones. To begin with, one of the most basic but useful functions is the camera/video device on the phone. These are no longer your grainy blurry flip phone pics of the past, but rather, high megapixel, high quality still photos and video. Matter of fact the Droid X will capture video in 720p HD! I’m ...

Hot Tub Walleyes

by Greg Schoneck of NDLive.com I’m blown away every trip. It has far exceeded my expectations. Don’t seem possible, this much change in one year. ND hospitality is what makes a resort a community. A place you can walk in a stranger and feel at ease. When we stopped, the lake store was closed. I was busy noting the hours of operation and didn’t notice Cal leaving his lawnmower to come over and see how he could help. Told you, ND hospitality, you’re gonna like it here. Brendles Bay is dead center of the hottest bite on Sakakawea. You will also like the fishing. Limits are normal right now. What is not normal is fish measuring just a bit less than 20 inches and weighing 3.4 pounds. What have these gals been eating? Other day I was out with some clients. It was suggested the small fish we just landed was only around 14-15 inches. I suggested more so we measured it. 17, and that was the smallest. Ya, Sakakawea has turned around. It ain’t all a bed of roses yet. We need more fish to make it a little easier to locate fish and expect consistency. Also we have thousands of acres of ...

New Lindy Spinners Turning Out Top Tournament Finishes

Since being introduced at ICAST last month, the new Lindy Spinners and Crawler Harnesses have proven to be a weapon that every walleye angler should have in his arsenal. On Sunday, July 25th the Lindy Spinner made its tournament debut at the Minnesota Tournament Trail stop on Lake Winnibigoshish where Lindy Pro Staffers Mike Christensen and Eric Nesius posted a fourth place finish. "With blade and bead combinations that match both the primary and secondary color hues of most baitfish, these spinner rigs will catch walleyes anywhere they swim" said Christensen. A full time Fishing Guide, Christensen, with his wife Margie, owns Hunter Winfield's Resort (www.hunterwinfields.com) on the south shore of Mille Lacs Lake. Less than a week later, on Saturday, July 30th, Jason Feldner added to the Lindy Spinners accolades with a victory at the FLW Walleye Tour stop on Devils Lake in north central North Dakota. Feldner, who owns Perch Eyes Guide Service and Lodging (www.percheyes.com) on the west shores of Devils Lake employed the new Lindy Crawler Harnesses in Fathead, Perch and Bluegill colors. Alternating colors as cloud cover came and went overhead, he topped the field by slightly over two pounds. "The hooks and the line ...

Grassy Awns Are Dangerous To Dogs!

Keep your dog safe and prevent contact with Canadian Rye or Foxtail seeds. There are several species of Foxtail and also Canadian Rye, grassy weeds you need to be aware of if you are a dog owner. You may not know what Canadian Rye or foxtail is or be unaware of the danger they pose to dogs. Please be aware that these seeds do kill dogs and make many sick enough to require surgery. Canadian Rye image below: They grow rapidly during the winter/spring rains, and then dry out in the summer months. As these grasses mature, a seed forms at the top of the stalk. The foxtail seed resembles a fox's tail, hence the name given to the grass. Canadian Rye looks similar to foxtail with a more wheat head look. When dog owners talk about "foxtails or Canadian Rye," they are actually speaking of the seed portion of the grass.Once canadian rye/foxtail grasses dry out, the seed detaches easily and sticks readily to clothing and fur. Canadian rye/foxtail seeds can enter a dog's body in a variety of ways and once they enter, they act like an animated fishhook: the seed continues to move forward through the dog’s body, and because of ...

High Speed Walleyes

by Greg Schoneck Going at "High Speed" for walleyes on Devils Lake is a productive method to get the agressive eyes snapping. Go on a high speed chase for Devils Lake shoreline walleyes can seem crazy. Watch as Greg Schoneck of NDlive goes pulling cranks at 3 mph plus in Browns Bay. GPS location included. Watch in HD at HSOshow.com: Click Here to watch this in HD - (Select the HD icon on the player) ___________________________________ Greg Schoneck for ND Live 701-720-0447 Guiding on the Missouri River Devils lake Sakakawea

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2010 Pheasant Outlook
PIERRE SD - This autumn, hunters in South Dakota will enjoy pheasant numbers that continue to be some of the best in the state's history. The 2010 brood survey count shows a small increase from the 2009 survey. The Game, Fish and Parks Department completed its annual pheasant brood survey in mid Read More..
What ARE Muskies Eating in Your Lake?
MADISON WI & ST PAUL MN - Anglers and lakeshore owners often wonder what muskellunge eat and how this top predator affects other fish populations once it has been introduced into a new body of water. Answers to those questions can be found in studies conducted by the Minnesota and Wisconsin de Read More..
Women can learn outdoor sports at the MN DNR’s fall workshop
ST PAUL MN - Learning by doing is the focus of a weekend-long Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) workshop in September that provides women the opportunity to discover the enjoyment of the outdoors in a fun atmosphere. Women can experience fly-fishing, backing a trailer, shooting Read More..
Now is the time to look for gypsy moth egg masses on trees.
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Private Land Open To Sportsmen Guide Available
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In Depth Fishing

Jig/Line combo
[quote=10,000 Casts]am I the ony guy here that uses 6lb XL mono on a 6' ML anymore? I like a little give.. [/quote] Nope :grin: But I like to use 6lb Gamma for most of my Walleye fishing but I will still use 6lb XL on my shore fishing rod that I use just in the spring because if I have to ge Read More..
Why aren't smallmouth bass abundant in MN?
Hey, season is closing on like September 14th I think for smallmouth. I know a couple spots where I can catch one, but wondering why it is there's so many lakes with largemouth and so few with smallmouth. I know they like the St. Croix and pretty sure other rivers with swift current and big lakes Read More..
Smallies on Mille Lacs
What doesnt :grin: Read More..
Prevent a ban on lead fishing tackle
I can see a ban on lead split shot, and very small sinkers, anything bigger than that and its stupid. But of course the feds dont give a crap what we say, they will do what they want Read More..
downrigger purchase
Your not going to have enough room nor will it be user friendly mounted on your transom. Mount it on your gunwale. Read More..

In Depth Hunting

how was your dove opener
so how was everyone's dove opener. it was awesome to get back out there, my brothers and i went out in the southwest region and we ended up with bout 30, definitely missed more than a few as well. so how did everyone do, interested to hear your stories. Read More..
Boar scores!
Way to go old buddy! You're gonna make everyone jealous puttin' more than one in the tub. Sounds like you got a good eater! You've obviously got the system down. "Hammer down!" Congrats! Read More..
Mmm gunpowder
We had a great opener, my son was in heaven, doves were thick. It was as good as it gets. He can't stop talkin about it.Fun gettin out again. Read More..
CIrcled my bait-but won't commit
Sounds to me like a territorial boar that's not to excited about you being there. He definately knows you're there. Making that much noise says "leave" or I'm gonna pound you. Boar's right. Two in and one out, although he likely sees you in stand, or resituate yourself, conceal yoursel Read More..
Finally got my new bow today!
Bear makes a heck of a bow i love my truth 2, hoping to kill a bear with it this weekend. Read More..

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