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Minnows are considered especially effective for species such as bass (all varieties), brown trout, muskellunge, pike, walleye, and crappie. Anglers wanting to use minnows as bait can catch their ...

Think safety first when it comes to winter fishing. Beware of ice on boat ramps during subfreezing temperatures. Watch for ice that may form in the backs of coves. Smaller lakes may freeze completely ...