Nick Simonson

Minnesota, North Dakota, Bismarck

Outdoors Journalist at Freelance

Outdoors Media Specialist at Dakota Edge Outdoor

Host at Podcasts & Radio Shows from Dakota Edge Outdoors

Capturing the spirit of hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation in the upper Midwest since 2001!

Articles

Tying the Slumpbuster

1 week ago | capjournal.com | Nick Simonson

For a big, meaty, chuck-and-duck kind of fly that sets off huge trout and elicits vicious strikes from smallmouth bass, the slumpbuster lives up to its name. When water is high and dingy, or when fish are looking for a mouthful, this fully customizable squirrel-based streamer is all but guaranteed to connect with fish. So, follow this tutorial and change things up as confidence colors in your favorite waters dictate to find fast action all openwater season.
Our Outdoors: Respringing

1 week ago | capjournal.com | Nick Simonson

Through the gin clear waters of Memorial Day weekend came the first of a handful of early morning walleyes. The deep golden sides of one I brought up shimmered in the rising sun which had just crested the eastern shore’s greening treetops as it slid across the surface and into the black rubberized mesh of my brother’s landing net.
The ANS Impact on Upcoming MN Muskie Season

1 week ago | wahpetondailynews.com | Nick Simonson

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The ANS Impact on Upcoming MN Muskie Season

1 week ago | sidneyherald.com | Nick Simonson

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Our Outdoors: Respringing

1 week ago | wahpetondailynews.com | Nick Simonson

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Tying the Slumpbuster

2 weeks ago | wahpetondailynews.com | Nick Simonson

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Tying the Slumpbuster

2 weeks ago | willistonherald.com | Nick Simonson

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Our Outdoors: Following the Front

2 weeks ago | capjournal.com | Nick Simonson

It’s been a while since I’ve experienced weather whiplash like last week. A hot post-spawn bite borne on unseasonably warm days and stable weather was crushed when things suddenly went from record high temperatures to record low temperatures, all within a span of about 48 hours.
Our Outdoors: Following the Front

2 weeks ago | wahpetondailynews.com | Nick Simonson

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Sturgeon Surge in Red River Basin

3 weeks ago | sidneyherald.com | Nick Simonson

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