After 50 years in the Bemidji community, Northland Fishing Tackle will be leaving the city. John Peterson, the company’s founder, says GSM Outdoors has purchased Northland and plans to move the ...

Dec. 29—CO Troy Fondie (Orr) reports lake conditions changed rapidly with above-freezing temperatures and more rain. Large bare patches of ice were noted on local lakes due to snow melt. Snowmobile ...

As ice thickens on area lakes, anglers are returning to the ice, with Detroit Lakes bait shops seeing increased traffic and reminding people to check conditions before heading out. Quality Bait and ...

For years, I’ve tried to be extra careful if fishing trout on hot summer days, to be on the stream around sunrise and leaving when the water temperature reaches the mid-60s. I was confident, almost ...

For anyone thinking about trying bass fishing on their own for the first time, a real bass fishing beginner, the vast amount of gear and choices available can be confusing and intimidating. You know ...

Whether you're stuck in traffic, hiking to a remote lake, or facing a survival scenario, this guide shows you the essential fishing gear to pack and why it matters. If you're packing a tackle box to ...

FORESTVILLE — The Root River riffled clear over rocks, the wind was tolerable last Saturday on the opening day of the regular trout fishing season in Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park, one of the ...

GAYLORD — The Northland Sportsmen's Club will host its annual Winter Ice Fishing Derby on Sunday, Feb. 16 on the ice at Otsego Lake State Park. Last year, unusually mild winter weather prevented ...

COOK — When Paula and Dave Dundas bought Northland Bait & Tackle about two years ago, the store could have just as easily been renamed Live Bait Nation. Ironically, Dave's reference to live bait ...

Dec. 3—BEMIDJI — Christine Olson has joined the Bemidji Pioneer and BuyLine as general manager and advertising director, succeeding Todd Keute, who will retire at the end of the year. In addition, ...