FISHING
Emergency rule makes Hubbard County’s Lester Lake catch-and-release only
Anglers must immediately release all fish caught in Hubbard County’s Lester Lake, according to an emergency rule adopted by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).September 01, 2010
RU ready for gr8 high tech angling?
Cellular phones, once used for the sole purpose of calling others, can now assist anglers in the quest to catch more fish.
By Jason Durham , August 28, 2010
DNR To consider pike changes in Crow Wing lakes 
A special regulation that requires anglers to release all northern pike less than 40 inches long in Fifth and Sixth Crow Wing lakes in Hubbard County will be the subject of a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 17.
August 24, 2010
Let Spiderman’s powers guide the rod
We’ve all had a fishing trip or two where things simply didn’t seem to go the right way. Maybe some equipment malfunctioned or way too many fish escaped from the hook before making it over the gunnel.
By Jason Durham , August 21, 2010
Northern pike are the stuff of legends
The young boy and his father were standing on the local fishing pier, lofting big round bobbers over the rails to hopefully bring home dinner. I approached and asked what was biting to which the father replied, “Not much, just a few tiny perch.”
By Jason Durham , August 14, 2010
Dog Days could be best summer fishing
Ah yes, the “Dog Days” of summer. Some look at this period of angling instability as an easy scapegoat for poor fishing.
By Jason Durham , August 07, 2010
Inspired by the outdoors, Lake Benedict painter portrays love of all things fishing
Two stories above the shore of Lake Benedict in northeastern Hubbard County, an outdoors painter derives her inspiration and sense of peace.
By Sarah Smith , August 07, 2010
Future pro anglers catch pound after pound of fish on Fish Hook River
Six dozen young anglers caught a whopping 512 fish Saturday in a two-hour stretch, probably a record.
By Sarah Smith , August 04, 2010
Youth Fishing Derby lights up little faces
The next generation of Hubbard County anglers cast off with a vengeance at precisely 11 a.m. Saturday.
July 31, 2010
Silver pike are rare and beautiful fish
Nevis claims to be the home of the World’s Largest Tiger Muskie. Tourists stop to have their photo taken next to the prominent concrete statue, some on an annual basis, but ironically, the tiger muskie isn’t necessarily Nevis’ most prominent fishing feature.
By Jason Durham , July 31, 2010
A tale of two lake monsters; two happy anglers
The alarm went off at 2:50 a.m. and though my body wanted to hit the snooze alarm, my mind had no apprehension in telling my limbs to throw the covers off my body.
Crazy? Maybe.
By Jason Durham , July 24, 2010
Nevis celebrates 60th annual Muskie Days
Kids arrived from far and wide to take part in the 60th annual Muskie Days. Rain dampened a few events, but not spirits.The Nevis Lions served 275 at a fish dinner near the big muskie.
By Sarah Smith and Jean Ruzicka , July 21, 2010
Fishing worms can spread exotic harm to trees
Last week I received an interesting call from a researcher working for the University of Minnesota.
By Jason Durham , July 17, 2010
Waterlogged boats still salvageable
Arguably the annually most common weather reference pertains to rain; either too much or too little.
Indeed, the importance of fostering our nation’s crops ranks high on our wish lists. Keeping lake water levels stable is also significant.
By Jason Durham , July 10, 2010
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