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Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-83990152198179816622009-02-14T23:32:00.000-06:002009-02-14T23:34:40.321-06:00Cool opportunity with kids<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UpnRfK7W6Utg6uD74rDLmHPPmOIc_szLHpxvnifJs7DvmDW7VxGn_MQe1g8BcFR4j8_7518ghfURo_lgdwa9diEDwRU7C1YswleVAKIYv4HvEdWoZhN_Q0sLJZRxnE10fVYp1A/s1600-h/fishing+for+life.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5302893017679953906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 88px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0UpnRfK7W6Utg6uD74rDLmHPPmOIc_szLHpxvnifJs7DvmDW7VxGn_MQe1g8BcFR4j8_7518ghfURo_lgdwa9diEDwRU7C1YswleVAKIYv4HvEdWoZhN_Q0sLJZRxnE10fVYp1A/s320/fishing+for+life.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Don't Miss <a href="http://www.fishingforlife.org/">FishFair</a> on Saturday, February 28th from 9 am to 4 pm at the New Hope Church (formerly known as Crystal Evangelical Free, the church is located at the northeast intersection of Hwy 169 and Rockford Road at 4225 Gettysburg Ave. N. in New Hope, MN). </div><div><br />Activities include a live trout pond, minnow races, fishing games, adventure activities, camp displays, information booths, hands-on demonstrations, and seminars by local fishing personalities. The <a href="http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/minnaqua/index.html" target="FFL">MN DNR MinnAqua Program</a> will provide a variety of activities that teach kids fishing skills including: knot tying, how to identify Minnesota fish and creating your own fish print! Concessions will be available to help you "feed" just like that other fair in Minnesota. </div><div><br />Admission is only $3 or $10 for families of 4 or more. Every family will receive a free gift bag loaded with great gifts, and sponsor discounts. Scouts in uniform will receive $1 off the price of admission. </div>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-13562080342401983832008-10-04T10:31:00.000-05:002008-10-04T10:36:27.400-05:00News Release<strong><span style="color:#660000;">Winterizing your motors and boats; Pennies now, or dollars in the spring!</span></strong><br /><em><span style="color:#999999;"> <span style="font-size:85%;">By Tim Smalley, MN DNR boating safety specialist</span></span></em><br /><br />Each fall, after the boating season is over, it’s time to prepare your watercraft for winter storage. For some, putting the boat away consists of turning it over on the beach, putting the motor in the basement and forgetting about them until April 30.<br /><br />However, taking a few more steps in the fall will reduce some hassles in the spring when you get ready for your first outing. If you have to stop to fix a cranky motor, or hunt for a life vest without a broken zipper, you’ll be cutting into your time on the water.<br /><br />Here are some tips for winterizing your boat.<br /><br />FILL YOUR GAS TANK<br />Use a fuel stabilizer, especially if your fuel has ethanol. All regular gas in Minnesota has ethanol, as does some premium unless it is labeled as non-oxygenated. Leave a little room (5 percent) in the tank for expansion. Ethanol has an affinity for water and can cause other problems, especially in older motors. A stabilizer helps deal with moisture condensation problems and keeps the gas fresh until spring.<br /><br />FLUSH THE COOLING SYSTEM<br />You can bet at some point during the summer, you ran through the shallow end of the lake and dredged up a good percentage of the lake’s bottom sediment plus the usual snips and snails and eelpout tails through the outboard’s water pump. Using an “earmuff” style flushing attachment that hooks up to the garden hose can help make flushing a quick chore. Water pump impeller fins can break off after a few years and may need replacing, too. This isn’t a job for “Mr./Ms. Fumble Fingers” so you if you aren’t sure how to do it, you might want to farm this one out to the professionals.<br /><br />CHECK THE PLUGS AND FOG THE CYLINDERS<br />While you are flushing the motor, it’s a good time to take the cover off and check the plugs, plug wires, and fuel lines and run some engine cleaner through the carb. After this, run the engine with the fuel line disconnected until it stops. This pulls the stabilizer through the system. Inspect the plugs too, but before you put the plugs back in - spray some fogging-oil in each cylinder to help prevent the cylinder walls from rusting. Empty and clean the fuel-filter bowl as well.<br /><br />CHANGE THE GEARCASE LUBE ON LOWER UNITS<br />Even on new motors, a little water can sneak by the propshaft seal. It then gets into the lower unit and can corrode the gears. And if it’s a lot of water, might cause freeze damage. If the old gear lube oil looks really milky, it’s also a telltale sign of imminent seal failure. More than a few drops of water (leaky shaft seal), a large amount of metal filings or gear teeth (grinding gears) in the oil mean a trip to the shop. Unfortunately, there is no gear-tooth fairy, so it will cost money to repair. Changing gearcase lube can be messy, since you fill it from the lower drain hole. Take out both upper and lower drain screws, let the old stuff drain out in a coffee can and dispose of it properly. Then force the lube into the bottom hole until it runs out the top one. This is a little easier if you use one of the inexpensive lower unit gearcase lube pumps that you can find at a well-stocked marine dealer. Have some kitty litter around to soak up any spills on the garage floor. Please remove the cat first.<br /><br />CHECK FOR WORN OR LOOSE PARTS<br />This includes the steering, which can loosen up over the summer, and also the trim tab on the bottom of the anti-ventilation plate just above the prop. The trim tab, in combination with the steering friction adjuster (sometimes a screw, sometimes a lever) helps fight a kind of boating accident we are seeing more of every year. Folks let go of the steering tiller or wheel while the boat is moving and it is so loose that the boat cuts a hard right due to “propeller walk” and ejects the operator from the boat. The boat continues around in a circle, running down the person in the water. Thus the name “Circle of Death accident.”<br /><br />CHECK THE PROP FOR ANY BAD DINGS<br />Repair or replace as necessary. You can hammer out minor dings with a rawhide mallet. Bigger ones need professional help. Dents and nicks throw off the prop’s balance which can eventually wear out seals and gears. Also check for fishing line around the prop shaft. Remove it to prevent damage to the shaft and seals. Grease any zerk fittings that need it, and finally, store the motor standing up - no, not you, the motor should be standing all winter. It doesn’t hurt to put a breathable (not plastic) dust cover on them too.<br /><br />NONMOTOR ITEMS TO LOOK AT<br />Check your boat oars for serious cracks and replace as necessary. Check aluminum boat hulls for missing rivets, torn seams, obvious leaks, loose seats, torn up transoms, etc.<br />Check your boat cushions and life vests, and make sure they aren’t torn or otherwise damaged. Also check buckles, zippers and snaps to be sure they are in working order. If they’re damaged, torn or seriously worn, they have to be discarded. You can’t sit down at the sewing machine and stitch old flower-power appliqués over them - state and federal laws forbid patched or repaired PFDs. Most new life jackets are made from closed-cell foam rubber, but if you still have a few of the old orange “Mae West” kapok vests around, squeeze them to make sure they aren’t hardened from water leaks. Note - the kids really love to wear these, especially if they are dirty, greasy and smell like the inside of a minnow bucket. They’ll remember your outings fondly from Dad making them wear “those ugly orange life preservers.” Do yourself a favor, get some of the new attractive vest-style PFDs. They are more comfortable and people are more likely to wear them, which is the whole point of life vests.Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-67869073112246962532008-09-30T10:07:00.000-05:002008-10-04T10:16:13.757-05:00News Release<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZuSv70dluu6V-LOPA-V1eJ-VAjfNYB4DZwtfvX7I-6kBEyvOiBUzdls_-2vN6W5uQAuYOwPe-l6fqQqVlYK9pJvJKtZH2CuFPhDTfe0p3KJ6sJlgHaCNaS0h82tBJztXeW1KBw/s1600-h/Foster+bass.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253317593337868018" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivZuSv70dluu6V-LOPA-V1eJ-VAjfNYB4DZwtfvX7I-6kBEyvOiBUzdls_-2vN6W5uQAuYOwPe-l6fqQqVlYK9pJvJKtZH2CuFPhDTfe0p3KJ6sJlgHaCNaS0h82tBJztXeW1KBw/s320/Foster+bass.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#660000;">Fishing goes to school:</span></strong><br /><div><em>DNR offers workshops for educators, youth leaders</em> </div><div><br />A hands-on workshop that gives educators tools to get kids outside and introduce them to the life-long activity of fishing is being offered at five locations throughout Minnesota in October.</div><div><br />“The workshops are open to anyone who works with youth including school teachers, scout leaders, home-school teachers, park and rec staff and volunteers,” said Jenifer Matthees, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) MinnAqua program supervisor. “If you want to introduce children to our natural resources and the fun of fishing, these workshops are for you.”</div><div><br />Each workshop explains the mission of MinnAqua, the DNR’s angling education program. Participants also will explore the activities and lesson plans that are part of MinnAqua’s award-winning leader’s guide “Fishing: Get in the Habitat!” and get hands-on demonstrations of fishing equipment.</div><br /><div>No fishing experience is needed. Each participant will receive a copy of the leader’s guide and the accompanying CD to use in their education programs.MinnAqua’s angling education program leader’s guide meets statewide academic standards for grades 3-5 and fulfills the fishing requirements for Cub Scout, Girl Scout and 4-H programs.</div><br /><div><strong>Workshops are scheduled:<br /></strong>Saturday, Oct. 11, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Lebanon Hills Visitor Center, Eagan<br />Monday, Oct. 13, 4:30 - 8 p.m., Minnesota Zoo, Apple Valley<br />Thursday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center, Spicer<br />Friday, Oct. 17, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Great Lakes Aquarium, Duluth<br />Saturday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Deep Portage Conservation Reserve near Hackensack.<br />Costs for the workshops range between $30 and $40 depending on meals included. Register online at <a href="http://mndnr.gov/minnaqua">http://mndnr.gov/minnaqua</a> or via e-mail to </div>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-19703907734218128862008-07-28T20:54:00.000-05:002008-10-12T21:06:34.264-05:00A Rodrule in Action!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-7gyhy7Mi0w8fxan51E_ocpCoRoLxobpCoJ21QHeVKf7qpxoE-Qnhv8Zl92V_51UUM8sa8C9cxyI34RO_x8VKMSNBZrtrjuEjoI22GHl5QfKmIcZ2ppm57upxBNpCKXNmOg26w/s1600-h/ruled+sunny.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5256451521329648162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1-7gyhy7Mi0w8fxan51E_ocpCoRoLxobpCoJ21QHeVKf7qpxoE-Qnhv8Zl92V_51UUM8sa8C9cxyI34RO_x8VKMSNBZrtrjuEjoI22GHl5QfKmIcZ2ppm57upxBNpCKXNmOg26w/s320/ruled+sunny.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:130%;"><strong><span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Measuring</span> fish is just that easy...</strong></span></div><div> </div><div>when using a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Rodrule</span>. This is a great shot of a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Rodrule</span> fish ruler decal in action. Though it is upside down in the photo you can plainly see that it is still easy for this fisherman to use. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">Note</span> how well the white ruled marks stand out on against the fishing rod.</div><div> </div><div>This is also a great example of how easy it is to get a quick <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">measurement</span> of your catch before you release to either the lake or your live well. </div><div> </div><div> This picture is also a great example of just how discrete this measuring decal is. The material used in the production of these measuring rulers is just about crystal clear. The clear <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">adhesive</span> used is designed to hold, even to the curve of your rods. </div>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-37032249463354180532008-04-01T22:43:00.000-05:002008-04-02T22:47:37.664-05:00Minnesota Lake Sturgeon Tags<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwRI8fNafcpxk4MwOlTD_9Tsz0QSkJL8ytCTbH2iKwyvHhJUfTD_jgDljpBL7mJ3h5KdBbHhqj_0VrV9rvf8QCyUEaMU28XbhumnDtffrwHUBBO88-8Sr0_5njaYBJOjgeE9SwA/s1600-h/DSC05062.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184859992490968402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxwRI8fNafcpxk4MwOlTD_9Tsz0QSkJL8ytCTbH2iKwyvHhJUfTD_jgDljpBL7mJ3h5KdBbHhqj_0VrV9rvf8QCyUEaMU28XbhumnDtffrwHUBBO88-8Sr0_5njaYBJOjgeE9SwA/s320/DSC05062.JPG" border="0" /></a> With spring lake sturgeon season almost here, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds sturgeon anglers to purchase a lake sturgeon tag.<br /><br />The $5 harvest tags, which can be purchased at any DNR Electronic Licensing System agent, are used to collect information on the statewide lake sturgeon harvest, which runs April 24 to May 7. Anglers who practice catch-and-release do not need a tag.<br /><br />For further information check link listed below.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2008/04/01/early-canada-minnesota-lake-sturgeon-harvest-season-opens-april-24/#more-42306">http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2008/04/01/early-canada-minnesota-lake-sturgeon-harvest-season-opens-april-24/#more-42306</a>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-90828311249929255222008-02-28T21:26:00.000-06:002008-02-28T21:30:05.345-06:00Did you Know?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBq5HfETUN1pl1TEW0YyYLaedyDKR8RUJfwSrCZuu0UIs5NJ2XPWgmAP9lBG28eKMnL5R_xChxz2I4lL3tSzOiEM3TVsRuowSLE-BLChyrROvL6RsNN5THamvQdjRH-UhW9Az1A/s1600-h/DSC_0246.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5172238954085107426" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRBq5HfETUN1pl1TEW0YyYLaedyDKR8RUJfwSrCZuu0UIs5NJ2XPWgmAP9lBG28eKMnL5R_xChxz2I4lL3tSzOiEM3TVsRuowSLE-BLChyrROvL6RsNN5THamvQdjRH-UhW9Az1A/s200/DSC_0246.JPG" border="0" /></a> A legislative change effective Aug. 1, 2007 extended the expiration date of 2007 fishing licenses for resident and nonresident anglers through April 30, 2008, according to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. <div> </div><div>Any stamps or tags to harvest particular species also are valid through April 30, 2008.</div><div><br />Angling licenses, stamps and tags for 2008, which will be effective from March 1 through April 30, 2009, went on sale Feb. 18.</div><div><br />Fishing licenses are required for resident anglers age 16 and older and all nonresidents. Nonresidents younger than 16 may fish without a license if a parent or guardian who is licensed accompanies them.</div>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-89224153774746496262007-12-12T11:49:00.000-06:002008-02-02T12:06:44.419-06:00FLW Outdoors offers richest fantasy sports payout in history<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM4iczhprBbCGJubnWnoFhjt_AbaJBwHjXLGy3x2lu66xz8GyRPXfezSYIXNGkYbnil78moZEKGaSBl4KE87I91f6EmU50mM_uyeExLML6Zg62LUFNchTc89yBsY5faSr6eYvBag/s1600-h/image%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162444403536745458" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM4iczhprBbCGJubnWnoFhjt_AbaJBwHjXLGy3x2lu66xz8GyRPXfezSYIXNGkYbnil78moZEKGaSBl4KE87I91f6EmU50mM_uyeExLML6Zg62LUFNchTc89yBsY5faSr6eYvBag/s320/image%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here’s the deal: FLW is giving away $100,000 to the top fantasy player for each of the Wal-Mart FLW tournaments in 2008.<br /><br />That’s seven tournaments – six regular-season events plus the yearend Forrest Wood Cup – and, thus, seven $100,000 fantasy winners.<br /><br />It gets even better: In addition to those prizes, the overall cumulative points winner at the end of the season will win $1 million. That’s right: $1 million, in cash – all just for signing up and picking a few anglers.And the real kicker? This game is absolutely free to play. There are no entry fees, no hidden charges and no marketing scams involved. All you do is pick your anglers for the upcoming tournament.<br /><br />Visit <a href="http://www.fantasyfishing.com/login.cfm?target=/index.cfm?">FLW Fantasy Fishing </a>of r more infoMinnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-70938175095200358632007-12-04T13:21:00.000-06:002008-02-02T12:37:19.722-06:00Some MN fishing regulations to change on Dec. 10<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmb9yvQeexi88hAhWFqt6IaOGUHA6_WZieuBxVqlBP9rMPVkdmEz0i7JqhEpWkWJ2PCAcyRPmGotmNBMw2wi1AomZs4WmFF3oc2FBmyO13Wo1MgmL3cPW8fz6Vh19n-Vsbkksriw/s1600-h/cybernews_logo_sm%5B1%5D.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162453435852968978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmb9yvQeexi88hAhWFqt6IaOGUHA6_WZieuBxVqlBP9rMPVkdmEz0i7JqhEpWkWJ2PCAcyRPmGotmNBMw2wi1AomZs4WmFF3oc2FBmyO13Wo1MgmL3cPW8fz6Vh19n-Vsbkksriw/s320/cybernews_logo_sm%5B1%5D.gif" border="0" /></a> Minnesota anglers should be aware of changes in fishing regulations when new rules are published Dec. 10 in the State Register, according the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR).<br /><div></div><br /><div>There are several changes, to many to list here. Check out the <a href="http://news.dnr.state.mn.us/index.php/2007/12/04/some-fishing-regulations-to-change-on-dec-10/">DNR LINK </a>for all the details.</div>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-59647769840552785162007-10-30T15:49:00.000-05:002008-02-02T12:29:47.403-06:00Ron Lindner enshrined...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQTFkelzNxw5gLrv5VsExxbTq3azurlaG_F_8q47aP0gdQczBbKA2721x8qY55SoHyjCqU10xX3oZkg-C2Kf5UDc7T6w5zZAvPWgeep5twvqLTgktqWpGKmvju9cRC7HPFSGH1g/s1600-h/FishingHallofFame%5B1%5D.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162448105798554626" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicQTFkelzNxw5gLrv5VsExxbTq3azurlaG_F_8q47aP0gdQczBbKA2721x8qY55SoHyjCqU10xX3oZkg-C2Kf5UDc7T6w5zZAvPWgeep5twvqLTgktqWpGKmvju9cRC7HPFSGH1g/s200/FishingHallofFame%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:arial;">Ron Lindner was enshrined in the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame on October 29, 2007 for his lasting national impact to the benefit of freshwater fishing. </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">As an active member of the Outdoor Writers Association of America, Ron has been the guiding hand and mentor for many outdoor journalists and has played a major role in shaping the landscape of the outdoor sports industry. </span><a href="http://www.anglingedge.com/presskit/Press_Release.shtml"><span style="font-family:arial;">Click Here </span></a><span style="font-family:arial;">for full article</span>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-63413149569559040462007-08-01T20:37:00.000-05:002007-09-17T22:05:16.417-05:00August in Voyageur National park<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbP5zjuL1XjL6Nt59E9sg8l_fbxvIrsFS-yAn_jOaUHRcykARflfPbW8F8w2H8UVxy8zWDO0aM5eL7JMOeyXpdmNfwEOTatiYnVsmy4v6VheOz04kxBeCh8mWcQIBavfHj5HYzpg/s1600-h/B-Trip07-12.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111357633992915346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbP5zjuL1XjL6Nt59E9sg8l_fbxvIrsFS-yAn_jOaUHRcykARflfPbW8F8w2H8UVxy8zWDO0aM5eL7JMOeyXpdmNfwEOTatiYnVsmy4v6VheOz04kxBeCh8mWcQIBavfHj5HYzpg/s320/B-Trip07-12.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is a shot of a couple staffers after a hard days work product testing. That's right, product testing. We test all of our products first hand both in house and through some of our guide and pro-staff associates.<br /><br />The testing this trip was on our Boatrule products along with R&D on a new product in the works. Our Boatrules are continuously under testing. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our Boatrule to ensure we continue to have the best fish measure ruler on the market.<br /><br /><br />I know what your thinking...it is just a ruler. Or is it?<br /><br />Here at Ninemile Fishing Co we believe we have the best adhesive-back fishing ruler on the market. First off it is made in the USA by fishermen. We use a flexible adhesive-back vinyl manufactured by our states very own 3M, leaders in the adhesive and vinyl world. We also use printing technology and software developed right here in the states as well. Our point here is we do not take any short cuts on quality. Our philosophy is to make accurate, superior products that produce results. Our rulers do that without all the hype.<br /><br /><br />OK, back to our trip... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7PhidHrbBrDz0qcC7OOOmO7c_f30OnN2ilYop8BbyxvtvxxRrcrEXlveeAcwBB9MMxADLTpl4fn-4AYpIDb396mEeun7x49985vdqbiNiiI9gkWg-_iDPmESSCrLwbC2kWjBNA/s1600-h/DSC_0064260242906.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111363140140988834" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA7PhidHrbBrDz0qcC7OOOmO7c_f30OnN2ilYop8BbyxvtvxxRrcrEXlveeAcwBB9MMxADLTpl4fn-4AYpIDb396mEeun7x49985vdqbiNiiI9gkWg-_iDPmESSCrLwbC2kWjBNA/s200/DSC_0064260242906.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This particular trip took us up to Voyageur National Park to Crane Lake were we hoped to get a mixed bag of fishing under our belt... we did. Thought the fishing was a bit slow in the 90+ heatwave, we did manage to pick up enough walleye for shore lunch and a few of the prize species of Crane...Smallmouth. That is right, Smallmouth are the prize up on Crane. This lake is absolutely loaded with smallies, the key with mid summer fishing is locating them. They are not hanging to close to shore this time of year. Hint, look for suspended fish!<br /><br /><p align="left"> </p>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-90546792843689296172007-07-15T21:37:00.000-05:002007-09-17T21:51:39.517-05:00Say Cheese in Wisconsin<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-kv9cTA_iezkbD90eppxvdcpx4xK_l7w9I0oiSKkpF0kHhXljJxebebd97xVZ-ySW4Uot0d4IukKVCHS6Uy4HoT3ZQ_GxCbRmV0IvSFfApL-cTO8e-52ZBOszhn_1xqHGVFdVg/s1600-h/NW+WI+0707.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111370613384083906" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb-kv9cTA_iezkbD90eppxvdcpx4xK_l7w9I0oiSKkpF0kHhXljJxebebd97xVZ-ySW4Uot0d4IukKVCHS6Uy4HoT3ZQ_GxCbRmV0IvSFfApL-cTO8e-52ZBOszhn_1xqHGVFdVg/s320/NW+WI+0707.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-size:130%;color:#ffcc00;"><strong><span style="color:#cc6600;">Lots of pictures this past outing in NW Wisconsin.</span> </strong></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQEHa0NB2SOgPWmJSkIF9DGEUF7F6U6KCfaZ8_kOWcysWgkyZZIXT9zanf4nABIPmRAIofaKTh7wyMioVCBt3kZ_QE-8WAhEQsBNirsYsfDoMB1-BbcNH52xFfjbotwKW1yHTcA/s1600-h/NW+WI+0707.jpg"></a><div><div></div><br /><div>Not only did we say cheese often but, we ate plenty of the stuff too. FYI, there is a great cheese shop that you must stop at if you travel HWY 70 into NW Wisconsin fish country. It is located on the south side of HWY 70 just east of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Grantsburg</span> in the little town of Alpha.</div><div><br /> </div><div>As most of you know, NW Wisconsin is the Fishbowl of the state. After all, it harbors the fishing hall of fame in Hayward. To many this is Musky country, to the average angler this is walleye and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">panfish</span> country. Though bass angling is certainly not new the the region, it still arguably remains second if not third to Musky and Walleye.</div><div><br /> </div><div>Over the past 10 years we have been targeting many of the lakes in this region in search of biggie Bass. In fact some of the first <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Rodrule</span> pictures taking by our photographer came from this area. During the many adventures we have discovered that the waters were generally untapped with bass anglers. We spent a great deal of time fishing specifically on weekends to get an idea on fishing pressure. Though many of the more popular, larger lakes had anglers, most of the smaller (700 acres or less) had little to no bass anglers. We would often have a lake all to ourselves. Yes, yes, we would see the occasional <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">pontooner's</span> with <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">bobbers</span> but no real competition.</div><div></div><br /><div>Next time you are thinking of trying some new bass water in the upper-Midwest, give packer country a try. There are tons of great lakes in the NW region that are waiting for you. Oh, and size? Ya, they have plenty of pigs to go around.</div><div></div><div></div></div>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-1297234507045911842007-06-16T13:39:00.000-05:002007-09-16T11:36:35.292-05:00Tired of Mille Lacs?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUf-vHeAeaAAQ3gPaNLLL0Fn15mNp9mgdnLNTGAOGby50-pz490nydOA0t0yHQTCYxGflWy5JdEIa30mfvH1zEcdfWyhk-gWl_BGNRriKV5wjBW1Z2egp0dOhSiXrki1POm6-KPw/s1600-h/18+-+Murph+Lake+X.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5110839042461727042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUf-vHeAeaAAQ3gPaNLLL0Fn15mNp9mgdnLNTGAOGby50-pz490nydOA0t0yHQTCYxGflWy5JdEIa30mfvH1zEcdfWyhk-gWl_BGNRriKV5wjBW1Z2egp0dOhSiXrki1POm6-KPw/s320/18+-+Murph+Lake+X.jpg" border="0" /></a> Most anglers in Minnesota have fished or at least know someone who has fished the "walleye Lake" Lake Mille Lacs. Billed often as the best walleye lake in the state, Mille Lac's has proved to be a great, tried and true fishery. Sometimes so great that it draws anglers by the 100's if not thousands.<br /><br />On one outing in June, myself and a fellow Ninemile staffer headed up for some walleye action on the great inland sea. With over crowded boat ramps and inclement weather we soon decided to try out some of the smaller area lakes we have been eyeing up. It just got to be a bit much this time to pursue the old eye's.<br /><br /><br />With two days left in our trip, we decided to pursue some area bass. With a map and some pre-trip homework on our side we headed away from the big lake. We fished a couple of lakes, one of which produced some very aggressive smallies. With several 17", 18" and 19" boated, we both agreed that this "unscheduled" alternative lake was well worth the switch. We fished a variety of baits: spinner baits, tubes, cranks and worms. They all produced fish however, tubes won the biggest fish of the day.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQgssXFfukPUeatuEIHvvsgt52OBNJKll1zZn8qYvdZUIGVcjiwnL5dPAQjP1_ZQd5GEHoxjTxtALY0SZZg3Mf4FfCWQE0F63BbXdo4vIOUeV3dcmQrUn3O3hG0hBVPFcDlycQHQ/s1600-h/19.jpg"></a><br />A map, some homework and, a willing to try something different are the ingredients to a memorable fishing adventure. Next time you hit a busy lake, look for an alternative, you may be pleasantly surprised.Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-89283948851575996632007-04-02T13:10:00.000-05:002007-05-06T11:34:42.231-05:00JAMES LINDNER INDUCTED INTO THE NATIONAL FRESHWATER FISHING HALL OF FAME<a href="http://www.anglingedge.com/grfx2/James_Catfish.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://www.anglingedge.com/grfx2/James_Catfish.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#330099;">The first time three members of the same family has been inducted into the Hall of Fame!</span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;font-size:130%;color:#330099;"></span></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:arial;">June, 2007 Brainerd, MN</span></strong><em><span style="font-family:arial;">—"James Lindner is being inducted into the 2007 National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame as a Legendary Communicator for his significant and lasting contributions to freshwater angling. This award is the highest honor that can be bestowed on someone in the sport fishing community and came as a result of the prestigious National Awards Committee’s wide-ranging search for deserving individuals."</span> </em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Read more on James and the Angling Edge: <a href="http://www.anglingedge.com/">www.anglingedge.com</a></em>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-33565273280423948272007-03-06T11:12:00.000-06:002007-05-06T11:26:01.895-05:00Just what is the IGFA?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_i9h-JM-ZyIsonZ8idtLwMYcFHvT0onEk6U9m2nz4z5LRiCVJBcIIVYGSxCZv2j3drlqn83U8Jsr3HiUtHKLPLHbtNeW3L5zSp3Va2oz13S5FPln5wAbEvgEbkHrMY0hAcWf7w/s1600-h/IGFA.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5061483051892077698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB_i9h-JM-ZyIsonZ8idtLwMYcFHvT0onEk6U9m2nz4z5LRiCVJBcIIVYGSxCZv2j3drlqn83U8Jsr3HiUtHKLPLHbtNeW3L5zSp3Va2oz13S5FPln5wAbEvgEbkHrMY0hAcWf7w/s400/IGFA.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">IGFA</span> is an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">acronym</span> for: International Game Fish Association. They are a not-for-profit organization <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">committed</span> to the conservation of Game Fish and the promotion of <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">responsible</span>, ethical <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">angling</span> practices through science, education, rule making and record keeping.<br /><br /><em>"IGFA's objectives are founded on the beliefs that game fish species, related food fish, and their habitats are economic, social, recreational, and aesthetic assets which must be maintained, wisely used and perpetuated; and that the sport of angling is an important recreational, economic, and social activity which the public must be educated to pursue in a manner consistent with sound sporting and conservation practices."<br /></em><br />Check out their website for more information. <a href="http://www.igfa.org">www.igfa.org</a>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-1160706888431828722006-10-12T21:32:00.000-05:002006-10-12T21:34:48.443-05:00Monster Fall Walleye<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3118/2478/1600/wadewalleye.2.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3118/2478/320/wadewalleye.2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Boatrule Photo of the Week:</strong></span><br /><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3118/2478/1600/wadewalleye.0.jpg"></a>Some of the best monster walleye fishing of the year occurs during the fall months. Most of the large fish caught during this time are females, this one is no exception - check out the belly! These beauties are devouring large quantities of food to help nourish their developing eggs.<br /><br />The key to consistent fall walleye action is to match your presentation to the water conditions, weather, and the bit. This really is KEY! With the ever changing weather conditions, fall walleye action can be anything but predictable. Most of us have been told that the big ones are usually caught during the poorest weather conditions. That said, remember, unpredictable. Case in point, take our long time fishing buddy, Wade. He caught this monster 'eye on a bright day.<br /><br />This walleye was caught "several miles" south of St. Paul, Minnesota while fishing the Mississippi River on Friday, October 6th. She came in at 29" - 9 lbs.Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-1160619571222212142006-10-11T21:10:00.000-05:002006-10-11T21:19:31.233-05:00UK Fall Salmon<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/1600/uk-kev.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/320/uk-kev.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>Our buddy Kev over in the UK sent us this great shot! </p><p><em><span style="color:#663300;">"As our salmon & trout season comes to an end there was just time to catch that last salmon - measured with the rodrule at 33" approx 15lb by my fishing partner."</span></em> <em><span style="color:#993300;">UK Kev</span></em></p><p><span style="color:#9999ff;"><span style="color:#000000;">Thanks for the pics.</span> </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;"></span></p>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-1160276834806575122006-10-07T21:55:00.000-05:002006-10-07T22:07:14.823-05:00Measuring a beauty!<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/1600/brookie%2006.2.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/320/brookie%2006.jpg" border="0" /></a> With the close of the 2006 Minnesota inland trout season came beautiful fall colors and peaceful weather along the North Shore.<br />Though most of the North Shore Streams were mere trickles slowly gurgling down to the big lake, a few of them carried enough water to welcome the early bird fall spawners. The rivers we fished were only a few. Some secluded inland streams and some of the mid-shore Lake Superior tributaries. The Rivers <a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/1600/brookie%2006.0.jpg"></a>along the North Shore this time of year are prime time for Pink Salmon, Coho and even coaster brook trout. Read your regulations first! The brook trout season below the posted boundaries closed Sept. 5th. If you catch one, get her back in the water ASAP!<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3118/2478/1600/pinks%2006.jpg"></a><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/3118/2478/1600/pinks%2006.0.jpg"></a> <br /><br />Back to the Pinkies… they are in. We fished a few of the rivers between Silver Bay and Cascade Park. Pinks were in all rivers fished and in good numbers considering the low, low water. We found the deep holes to be the most productive areas. Good old Hercules found his way down in these holes and managed to catch some rather bright pinkies, and a nice 21” Coho.As for the nice brookie pictured above…. Let’s just say he was worth the entire trip. He was not too happy when an egg sucking leach passed by; he crushed it! Measuring in at 16”, this boy went off too spawn another day.Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-1158549246354816242006-09-17T22:12:00.000-05:002006-09-17T22:14:06.366-05:00Boatrule big hit this summer<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/1600/boatrule.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/320/boatrule.jpg" border="0" /></a> We finally introduced the BOATRULE to our line of fishing rulers this past summer. What a hit they are! We have two sizes currently available 36" long and 48".<br /><br />What makes our ruler unique is the waterproof vinyl decal material teamed up with a print process that adds extra protection against the sun. We also produced our ruler with no advertising or extra mumbo-jumbo. Our research found that most people did not care for all the fishing info, slot limit sizes, color codes, or multiple rulers in one for individual species. Our ruler is simple and easy to read period.<br /><br />We hope to have our latest 60" MuskyRule available by the end of the month. you can visit the boatrule link on our blog to find more information.Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-1158520161191540132006-09-17T14:01:00.000-05:002006-09-17T14:09:21.203-05:00Spinnerbaits: Not just for bass anymore.<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/1600/RS-WL3.jpg"></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/1600/RS-WL4.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/320/RS-WL4.jpg" border="0" /></a> Spinnerbaits come in all sizes, designs, and colors. Most of us bass & pike enthusiasts have a wide variety in our arsenal. But, what about using them for Walleye and panfish? What?! Yes, under the right circumstances spinnerbaits can be deadly lures for these species as well.<br /><br />On a mid July trip this past summer with fellow Ninemile staffer, Murph, we tested our theory with great success on a secluded Northern Minnesota lake. No names here, let’s just say it is within flying distance of Ely, MN.<br /><br />After a morning of “reading” the lake and locating a few fish, we proceeded to try out our theory. We had caught 30+ smallmouth bass during the morning, ripping spinnerbaits through weedbeds, over rock reefs and through windfall brush. With lunch down and plenty of bass under our belt, we figured it was time for some presentation adjustments and some lure modifications.<br /><br />My lure of choice was a 3/8 ounce tandem gold blade with a fluorescent green skirt. To help get down to where we knew the walleyes were lurking, I added a ¼ ounce sinker a couple of feet up from the lure and added a Berkley powerbait shad. Combined with a slow roll retrieve along a weed line or drop-off, this method proved deadly. The larger blades and bright color created the needed vibration and color contrast to entice the walleyes to strike in the stained water.<br /><br />After a limit of walleyes we decided to try our luck for jumbo sunfish. Same results….deadly.<br /><br />We found that the key to our success with spinnerbaits was the slow roll retrieve along structure. This allowed the spinnerbait to run just off the bottom in ‘eye county. Give it a try next time you are out…..who knows?Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22216915.post-1139631742279930392006-09-16T11:20:00.000-05:002006-09-17T11:26:12.620-05:00Effective catch and release is based on a few simple principals<a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/1600/DSC_0271.0.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/320/DSC_0271.0.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5933/2257/1600/sunnieC.jpg"></a><br /><span >Catch and release is effective and easy fish conservation. Whatever species you pursue, releasing your catch to fight another day ensures not only the survival of that fish and proliferation of the species, but also allows other anglers, maybe even you, the chance of catching a bigger fish. </span><br /><p><span >Effective catch and release is based on a few simple principals. First, use barbless hooks. Second, land your fish as quickly as possible. Then, gently remove the hook using the proper technique. Finally, after briefly admiring, immediately release your fish. These principals along with understanding proper fish handling, helps to preserve fishing for generations to come.</span></p><p> </p>Minnesota Steelheaderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07594498527663410312noreply@blogger.com0