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Novemberrrrr – Preseason Ice Checklist

Fall is here, most waterfowl are catching the first flight south and the bucks are starting to rut. That means the long-awaited ice fishing season is nearing. As with the beginning of any new season, preparation is key to ensure your first outing on the ice is a good one! Now is the time to gather…

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Sunshine and Spinners

The 4 th of July is officially behind us and water temps along with air temps are on the rise. Most people consider this the “Dog Days of Summer” and the official slowdown of the walleye bite until fall temps make an appearance in a few months. This occurrence of a staggering walleye bite doesn’t…

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Shore Fishing Capitol of the World

Spring has finally sprung here on the prairie and that means one thing for avid outdoorsmen, it’s time to pull the long rods out of storage and start chasing walleyes. North Dakota has a very generous walleye season where it is open 365 days a year, so that means upon first ice out it is go-time to…

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Spring Fever Cure

Hard to believe it is already April and we still have the lingering effects of winter here in the Lake Region. With the power of the springtime sun it won’t be long before we start to notice that white stuff on the ground we call snow start to disappear. For those patiently waiting for the 160,000…

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Turning of the Page to Spring Goose Season

How is it already March? This marks one of the biggest turnings of the page for the outdoors here in Devils Lake. While we still have plenty of ice to fish on for the foreseeable future, a lot of people’s attention is getting turned to “Spring fever”. Now is the perfect time to get ready for your…

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Chasing Flags

When it comes to mid to late season ice fishing, there is one thing that holds true….one can never get tired of chasing flags! For those that aren’t currently running tip-ups, you are missing out on one of the most useful tools in the ice fishing industry. Tip-ups can be used as a scouting tool…

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Making the Most of Four Lines When Walleye Fishing

It’s January and we are in the heart of ice fishing season here in Devils Lake. With over 24” of ice on most of the lake now, we are settling in for another great ice season ahead of us. Many people ask on how to make the most of their time on Devils Lake when it comes to ice fishing. This can be…

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December is here and is starting out HOT!

December is here and most of the ice fishing trade shows have come and gone. This can only mean one thing, it’s time to start fishing! As with any new year, comes new lures, new tactics, new lakes and so on and so forth. Here are a few tips to get you headed in the right direction for when you hit…

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Preparing for the Upcoming Ice Fishing Season

As most of you are reading this you are probably just finishing up your deer season and getting ready for the upcoming hard water season! With anticipation of first ice comes a transition time to get your butt geared up and ready for the first walk on hard water! There are a few simple things I…

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Gearing Up for Fall In Devils Lake

As most people know the mornings are starting to cool down and feel a lot more like Fall. This morning as I poured myself a cup of hot coffee I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the thermometer for outside was down to a mere 35 degrees! This got me daydreaming of mornings in the duck blind and the…

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