Turn Bait Rig which comes pre-tied as we fish for yellow and white perch. It's late November and since we're using live minnows as bait, you never know exactly what you'll get into. We're anchored ...

During the cold, winter months, the most used and accessible live bait is the mud minnow. This is a bait that doesn't seem to be affected by cold-water temperatures. You don't have to thumb or shake ...

Sometimes when using live bait, you need to entice the bite and attract the fish - also, today we are fishing with live minnows using the pre-tied T-Turn Bait Rig #1A, and catch a variety of different ...

BRAINERD, Minn. – For hundreds of bait shops across Minnesota, Urbank Live Bait Co. in Otter Tail County is ground zero for minnows. So, it wasn't good news last week when owner Marshall Koep said his ...

Fishing season is almost here in Minnesota — but bait shops across the state are having trouble finding enough minnows. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, minnow harvests fell ...

Try for stripers from Monte Ne south into the War Eagle and White river tributaries. Shad is the best live bait. Brood minnows are the second choice. Conklin said it's important to use electronics to ...

Some anglers would rather feed 'em with live bait than fool 'em with lures. Give fish the real thing to catch them is the mantra for fans of live bait. Worms, nightcrawlers, minnows and assorted other ...

Striped bass are going for live bait. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, recommends trolling for stripers between Prairie Creek and Rocky Branch parks. Shad or brood minnows are the best bait. Look for ...

If Glenn McClintic has his way, you’ll soon be able to get live minnows or even shiners simply by visiting the nearest convenience store. McClintic represents an Iowa firm that is marketing the ...