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Today's Top 4
Would you fish this double-reel setup? πŸ€”
You have got to see this hilarious contraption that Fat Cat Newton and Cashion Rods released at ICAST – it's called "The Game Changer."

> "Everybody claims that their new product is a game changer...but who can argue with the fact that this new rod from Cashion is going to absolutely CHANGE THE GAME of fishing.

> "No more choosing between a bait caster and a spinning reel. This new combo meets all of your special technique needs."

And yes, it has guides on the top and bottom:
Lol too funny. It's not April Fools yet, but it was pretty funny how many folks at the show were thinking this trickery was actually real 🀣🀣🀣. Always love Fat Cat's creativity.

While we're on the topic of interesting reel setups...
Are you reeling with the wrong hand?
No matter which hand you reel with, someone will always call you out for using the "wrong" hand, reeling backwards, being a southpaw, whatever you wanna call it. So I wondered: Is there a "right" way?

Did a quick poll over on Facebook to see what people thought:

β€’ (37%) Switch hands depending if it's a spinning reel or baitcaster
β€’ (34%) Reel left-handed
β€’ (29%) Reel right-handed

That's dang near an even split. Does that mean everyone's wrong? And if anyone isn't right, wouldn't it be the people that switch hands and do both??

That'd be like writing left-handed with pencils, but right-handed with markers 'cuz they're beefier? Or shooting lefty with a .22, but switching to righty when you use a shotgun?? Never did understand the switching thing – most people that do it can't explain how they got started with it lol.

What it all comes down to is just doing what feels comfortable to you...unless it's this:
Don't see that every day!
1) Apparently this bird (osprey?) completed an electrical circuit and was electrocuted 🀯⚑️⚑️⚑️ before it could finish it's delicious bass dinner. #FriedChicken

2) I've heard of blue-green algae...but Marie-Pier Michaud caught the walleye-version of that in central QC. 😍 Freakin' B-E-A-utiful fish!

3) What's your next move? 🐝
Might just have to let that one sort itself out in a few months. πŸ₯Ά
This walleye grew up in a tough neighborhood.
Rainy Lake guide Chris Granrud just barely caught this shore-luncher before something else did:
Careful up there man!
News

The walleye population is at a record high, so they want to increase from 3 fish per day to the statewide daily possession limit of 5 per day.


> "The state fishery is now at just under 51,000 lbs of walleye kill, which is 58% of the state fishery share of the harvest-able surplus, and at this point, the likelihood of having an unplanned closure is very small."


Just snagged a few screenshots for below – click the pic to see all the new goods:

...in the southeast region = Ethan Cox, a 2012 Collegiate Bass National Champion and 7-yr Shimano veteran.


11th-annual tourney hosted by Border View Lodge on Lake of the Woods.

But that's actually good news....

Used to have to buy a separate LakeMaster card to get contours for Lake of the Woods, Rainy River and Rainy Lake in the past, but they've now added that data to the new MN and ON chips.

> Along with recent upgrades/additions to new Minnesota and Ontario chips...Lake of the Woods, Rainy Lake and Rainy River data is now included in the following cards: Minnesota v9, Minnesota PLUS v4, Minnesota SmartStrike v5 and Ontario v2. And Lake of the Woods is also now included on Manitoba v1.



...when pulling big creek chubs or redtails, might wanna check out the Eagle Claw TK2VR Pro-V Octopus Hook in the #2 or #1 size. Heard a lot of folks are reeeeally diggin' 'em. Surgically sharpened and requires half the pressure on the hookset. Also:

> ...the bend increases holding power after hookset by funneling the fish to the deepest point on the hook throat and keeping it there. ...creates a pocket in the hook throat that holds live bait in place.

Twin Cities Walleyes Unlimited will be having DNR Commissioner Sara Strommen and Fisheries Section Manager Brad Parsons speak at the Thur, Sept 2 meeting.


Their free membership supports the voice of MN anglers. Join by Aug 31 and you'll be entered to win 1 of 3 filthy prizes:

Caught by guide Anthon Hyvarinen, and went 4.3 lbs and 22":
Congrats! I honestly didn't even realize they were in there.
Headline of the Day

Not us asking the Q! That's an actual headline from an older ESPN write-up – too hilarious (and serious?) to not bring back to life. Here's our CliffsNotes version of the full post:

> I don't own a boat but the last couple of years I've stepped outside the air conditioning and jumped on my friend's boat and did some fishing.

> Walleye fishing on his boat consists of the 'bottom bouncer' rig. Dropping a line in the water and trolling around waiting for the bite.

> I've done my fair share of bass fishing and it always felt to me at least that bass fishing took a little more skill.

> The skill of having to reel and cast a lot more, accompanied with the fact you feel like you aren't just snagging 'em near the bottom makes it feel more competitive….

> Plus a bass will give you a much more fun time reeling it in than a walleye.

> Now don't get me wrong, walleye fishing is a blast. More my cup of tea as I don't have to do as much work to catch as many fish.

Lol! Don't know where to start. Asked a few guys 'round the office what they thought:
Relax...πŸ˜‚ it's a joke. We occasionally like to poke fun at β€œgreen carp” because, well...where else are you gonna read it (lol)? In all seriousness tho: It’s all in good fun. It doesn’t matter what you’re fishing for, as long as you’re getting out on the water!
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> ICAST new walleye and ice fishing stuff πŸ’― part 1 and part 2

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Tip of the Day

Jon Thelen says that as soon as the temps start cooling off at night, walleyes will begin transitioning from the basin (35-40') and start moving back towards mid-range structure (20-28'). Can work your way backwards by looking for fish in areas you caught 'em during the late-spring to early-summer transition:
Meme of the Day
Been on both sides of this one! Spotted on Worldwide Marine's Facebook page:
Today's 'Eye Candy
Got this AWESOME pic from TW fan Travis Johnson who said:

> "Bottom-bouncing just wasn't working for any fish bigger than 13" so decided to put out a #6 Rapala Flat Jig and found this big momma on the Humminbird MEGA Side Imaging in 30'. Flipped the Flat Jig right over her and she took it right away! Spud (the golden retriever) got to lick his first 30" Montana walleye!"
πŸ’― Love it, man!
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