Steve Carney

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Steve Carney: Cabbage beds are cream of the crop

3 days ago | outdoornews.com | Steve Carney

By late June in Minnesota, weed growth has expanded in lakes, and things are changing dramatically. Cabbage is my favorite type of vegetation because it is leafy and thick, which provides overhead cover for both predators and baitfish. Some stands of cabbage are often widespread, while others are located in small patches. But they’re almost always in shallow water, from 6 to 11 feet in most lakes. In very clear lakes, cabbage can be as deep as 20 feet.
Steve Carney: Lagging water temperatures dominate much of Minnesota

1 week ago | outdoornews.com | Steve Carney

I had the distinct pleasure to guide a U.S. Army veteran recently. Merlyn Albertson served in post-World War II Okinawa and was the winner of a contest from one of the radio stations where I offer tips (WDAY and AM1100 The Flag) in Fargo-Moorhead. This 89-year-old resident of Dilworth, Minn., was accompanied by his nephew, Dean, who assisted in the trip. Merlyn Albertson is legally blind but we made it work! This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com.
Steve Carney: A good friend's close call, and switch to 'hatchet' hook pays off

2 weeks ago | outdoornews.com | Steve Carney

A good friend of mine from high school has been coming to Minnesota to fish with me for more than 20 years. Last week, he was on a plane, coming from his home in Houston to Minneapolis, when he came down with sepsis, a potentially fatal blood infection. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com. If you are already an OutdoorNews.com subscriber, you can log in here.
Steve Carney: Late spring in Minnesota means it’s time to catch panfish

3 weeks ago | outdoornews.com | Steve Carney

I love early June, when fishing on lakes across Minnesota is going strong, especially for panfish. It looks like crappies missed their spawn window; most are still hanging onto their eggs. The up-and-down temperatures of May just weren’t the right scenario for a solid slab spawn. On the other hand, panfish right now are moving to their early-summer locations and are active. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com.
Steve Carney: Lots of love for the hair jig, and for good reason

1 month ago | outdoornews.com | Steve Carney

I know I write a lot about hair jigs, but I can’t resist. These terrific artificials are a staple in my boat and account for more crappies and walleyes in a typical season than live bait does. One of the things I like about guiding new anglers is establishing their confidence by pitching hair jigs and realizing success. Here are some tips – shortcuts into the world of hair jigs. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com.
Steve Carney: Fish Minnesota’s farmland lakes before algae arrives

1 month ago | outdoornews.com | Steve Carney

The first week of the game-fish season in Minnesota has been wonderful, with cooperative walleyes and crappies – just as I expected. The warm weather leading up to the first week of season was absolutely perfect to create excellent conditions. High winds have made things a bit dicey, but the fish are biting well. My first week of the open season for walleyes was spent on the shallow farmland lakes of central Minnesota.
Steve Carney: The pay-off on Minnesota/South Dakota border waters, and thoughts on walleyes

1 month ago | outdoornews.com | Steve Carney

My final spring trip to the South Dakota/Minnesota border waters was a success. The timing was perfect. Water temperatures leaped into the mid-60s, and I knew it would go well. Crappies were the target this time, because the border lakes have become some of the best panfish waters in the state. This was not the case in the recent past. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com.
Steve Carney: Advice on shore-fishing for crappies, and some Minnesota opener tips

1 month ago | outdoornews.com | Steve Carney

Fishing from shore for crappies was standard practice for this fishing guide back when I was young. In those days, you could fish off of people’s docks and go most places without any hassles. Obviously, things have changed. I’ve been shore-fishing the past two weeks with varied success. Some days, crappies are biting, and other days they are strangely absent. Here are some shore-fishing tips that have worked for me. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com.
Steve Carney: With spring fishing, timing is everything

1 month ago | outdoornews.com | Steve Carney

My second fishing trip to the Minnesota/South Dakota border waters of Lake Traverse and Big Stone Lake was much better than my first trip. Water temperatures had risen into the low 50s, and the bite was on. Come early May, anglers can struggle during the daytime hours. Much depends on the weather. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com. If you are already an OutdoorNews.com subscriber, you can log in here.
Steve Carney: Protect yourself from accidental hooking this season

2 months ago | outdoornews.com | Steve Carney

In reviewing my logbooks from years past, I see that I’ve been to various hospitals statewide about six times in my career due to hooks embedded in my body. Most of the time, I get a handful of treble hooks from grabbing some support in my boat and accidentally placing my hand on a crankbait that’s lying on a gunnel. But last season, I made a change. I came up with the perfect solution: lure protectors. This content is restricted to subscribers of OutdoorNews.com.

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