fishing

As various outdoors seasons change and people prepare to hunt, open-water fish, ice-fish, downhill ski, cross-country ski, bike, kayak, etc., a certain activity increases; buying and selling gear. Throughout life...

As small lakes begin to freeze, with larger bodies of water soon to follow, anglers are preparing for "tween" time. No, this isn't a reference to kids who are preadolescent...

While walking through the crowd before one of the final Nevis Tiger's home football games, I ran into Bob Guelker, an outdoors enthusiast through and through. As our paths intersected...

Even though deer licenses have changed in the past few years, allowing hunters minimal deer harvest in the Park Rapids area, residents who frequently travel the roadways realize that the...

The outdoors-focused congregated at deer camps rarely have a linear discussion on deer hunting. We have many other interests, but deer hunting is one of those that we can enjoy...

Despite cooler than average current water temperatures, largemouth bass action has been hot. Some people say that when the water temperature falls below 50-degrees, largemouth bass become lethargic, uninterested in...

In the Park Rapids area there are four local multi-species that take place annually. Though appropriately called multi-species tournaments, the target species are walleye, northern pike and bass. Each two-person...

An increase in used boat prices has prompted some boat owners to sell their boats this fall in preparation for a new purchase this winter or upcoming spring. List prices...

Baitfish are an integral part of catching fish of any species. Whether you're trying to catch walleye, northern pike, muskie, bass, panfish, bullheads or any other fish that swims, food...

Organizational meetings for the 2013 Governor's Fishing Opener in Park Rapids have already been taking place. Committees have congregated, though additional volunteers are sought for the numerous positions needed for...

With cooling water temperatures and windy days, the fall walleye bite is in full swing. Surface temperatures are now in the mid-to-high 60's, which is quite a contrast compared to...

The annual catch-and-release season for smallmouth bass begins in Minnesota after Sept. 9. The rule was enacted several years ago to protect smallmouth bass as they follow traditional migratory routes...

The 16th annual Nevis Scholarship Fund Junior Fishing Tournament will take place Sunday, Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Lake Belle Taine. The one-of-a-kind format has two-person...