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Fishing the Bemidji & Cass Lake Areas of Minnesota

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Andy at Fish Lectronics in Pequot is a rigging mas

Andy at Fish Lectronics in Pequot is a rigging master that knows exactly what to do to make me more efficient on the water. Every time he hands me back my boat I am blown away by his skills.

PMTT rules forward-facing sonar as being illegal d

PMTT rules forward-facing sonar as being illegal during tournaments. A mid-season rule change with only two events left. Did they make the right call? Did they “level” the playing field by eliminating live sonar?
This is a very controversial subject with many valid points on both sides. As a guide that has a plethora of live-imagery transducers and half a dozen graphs in my boat I find electronics as essential tools. My main concern with the increase use of this technology has always been targeting fish over deep water. Barotrauma does occur when a thermocline is established and fish are caught over open water. I have written articles and seminars regarding the subject 15 years ago. At that time, open water trolling was relatively a new tactic and fish were reckless when it came to biting trolled baits. Barotrauma was evident in baits trolled deep when a thermocline was established. Over years of open water trolling pressure there became a gradual decrease in trolling success on many of the lakes I guide on. Typically, fish were difficult to release in water temps above 73. That is why I personally do not target fish over open water when the temps are hovering around 72 with an already established thermocline. My experience has shown that temps above this can be detrimental to the musky’s survivability. Many other factors come into play such as: dissolved oxygen level, type of water being targeted (lake, river, impoundment), duration of fight, etc.
As the technology wars advance each angler has to determine what is best for their application. A musky’s survivability MUST be the first priority taken every time your boat leaves the dock.

I am 0/2 on Go Pro Hero 4s from eBay. I need one s

I am 0/2 on Go Pro Hero 4s from eBay. I need one send me a message if you have a Hero 4 for sale.

@mclean_muskies and @swannyyy34 hopped in the boat

@mclean_muskies and @swannyyy34 hopped in the boat for a quick musky smash. @red_october_baits proved to be the bait of choice by this dark open water cruiser. Throwing a custom painted perch pattern RO through a school of perch over the open water was a solid game-plan. @thornebros 10ft XH made quick work of the battle and she swam off soon after.
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Last minute trip opening… Monday July 11 Text 50

Last minute trip opening…
Monday July 11
Text 507 456-9023
LETS FISH!
I had Monday reserved to get my boat rigged with electronics. There was an issue getting the correct item and now I have to reschedule. That being said I have this coming Monday open!

OPEN DATES: July 31 August 1-4, 9, 18, 27 Text 507

OPEN DATES:
July 31
August 1-4, 9, 18, 27
Text 507 456-9023 to book
I had a few days off over the fourth and we snuck out on the water briefly. Taking babies fishing is a tricky thing. I knew Basia was only going to give us a few hours before she had enough fishing. We smashed this toad within the first ten mins. Send me a text to book a trip.
507 456-9023

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July 5, 6, 7 are open. 5, 6 are full days and the

July 5, 6, 7 are open. 5, 6 are full days and the 7 is an evening trip.
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Grey heads are back in stock. You can see how many

Grey heads are back in stock. You can see how many arrived. Don’t wait a day to buy these.

Here’s John Gripman’s first musky and it was a

Here’s John Gripman’s first musky and it was a giant. So proud of these boys (3 men) and their 94 year old father Bill Sr. They toughed out a grinder of a day with me and as soon as the sun touched the tree line this big girl bit. The bait of choice was a @wyssbaits minnow in perch. The rod was a @thornebros 8ft board rod slid into a @traxstech tube. I can’t wait to edit this video as it was an incredible battle.

OPEN DATES: July 2, 4-6, 9, 15, 16
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Steve is shown holding his first musky that annihi

Steve is shown holding his first musky that annihilated a @red_october_baits tube and fought to the boat with a @thornebros Predator 10ft XH rod. These two tools are such incredible combinations even in the hands of less seasoned musky anglers. This was a Father’s Day trip that he will never forget.
OPEN DATES: July 2, 4-6, 9, 15, 16
Text 507 456-9023

#muskiefishing #muskieguide #musky #muskyhunter #showmewherethescopehurtyou #minnesota #northernminnesota #minnesotasummer #fishinglife #fisherman #fishingbuddy #fishingtime #catch #angler #sportfishing #minnesotamuskies #casslake #lakebemidji #chasingadream #chasinggiants #huntingunicorns #10000casts #fishingdaily #fishing🎣

I am in love with the @thornebros trolling rods. I

I am in love with the @thornebros trolling rods. I deal with floating weeds and grass when I am trolling in June. An important and often overlooked aspect to a trolling rod is the ability to read the crankbait. This video illustrates a @wyssbaits perch minnow bait running clean UNDER A BOARD! Many times while pulling boards the action of the bait is toned down. This results in anglers pulling baits that aren’t clean because they can’t read their baits. Thorne trolling rods have been fire sticks in my boat during the open water season this year. Check out the picture for the exact model I run.

I will let everyone know as soon as we have grey h

I will let everyone know as soon as we have grey heads in hand. Once I put up a post you better not wait. Chances are you missed the first drop. Don’t miss the next one. Want to improve your open water game put on a tapout trout.

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