FISHING

Paul Nelson column for Nov. 6: Deer hunting starts; anglers lament season’s end

The rifle deer season opens Saturday morning in the Bemidji area and most of Minnesota.

By Paul Nelson , November 06, 2009

Kraus-Anderson Walleye Classic proceeds presented

Proceeds from the ninth annual Kraus-Anderson Walleye Classic have been presented to eight local organizations. The contributions amounted to $37,491.01. Pictured are the sponsors, committee members and beneficiaries. Receiving a check were representatives from Special Olympics, Take a Kid Fishing, Let’s Go Fishing, Boy Scouts, Bemidji Youth League Baseball, Bemidji Baseball Association, Fishing Has No Boundaries, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Sponsors were Acme Tools, Northland Tackle, Paul Bunyan Telephone and Northern Lights Casino Hotel & Event Center. Pictured are, in front, Karl Vigstol, Tom Buckanaga, Duane Peterson, Brian Bissonette; second row, Kevin Fenner, Moe Webb, Erin Jalloh, Janet Holm, Gail Platt, Jo and Bob Claypool, Shelly Grimes, Jane Sweep, Gary Barnard, Susie Balstad; and in back, Bob Fitzgerald, Tracy Pogue, Mike Amble and Dan Posner. Submitted Photo

November 01, 2009

Paul Nelson column: If weather cooperates, fish can still be found

November arrives on Sunday with 10 hours and 2 minutes of daylight. The Bemidji area is losing about 18 minutes of daylight per week, which is about 2½ minutes per day.

By Paul Nelson , October 30, 2009

DNR adjusts Red Lake walleye slot limits beginning Dec. 1

Anglers will have to settle for smaller walleyes on Upper Red Lake this winter.

October 28, 2009

Paul Nelson column for Oct. 23: Bemidji area lakes getting ready to freeze

If the current weather trend continues, this month will go down as one of the coldest Octobers on record in Minnesota. This comes after last month was one of the warmest Septembers. Who knows what we can expect in November.

By Paul Nelson , October 23, 2009

Paul Nelson fishing column for Oct. 16: Anglers still hoping for some fall fishing

Winter is long enough without adding a month to the season, which appears to be what is happening this fall.

By Paul Nelson , October 16, 2009

Paul Nelson column for Oct. 9: Weather better for duck hunting than fishing

Cold, rain and wind kept most anglers off Bemidji area lakes this past week. The extended forecast for this weekend includes lots of cold and wind, with a possibility of snow, which will likely be better for duck hunting than fishing.

By Paul Nelson , October 09, 2009

Paul Nelson column for Oct. 2: Fish move into fall patterns as water cools

The Bemidji area was hit with its first hard frost this past week and the leaves on the trees are turning color fast.

By Paul Nelson , October 02, 2009

Reader grows tired of dead fish and critter pictures

Here it is, another “Dead Fish and Critter” edition. I realize this is a fishing and hunting area, however, I’m getting a little tired of the full-page spread of dead fish. We also know that the “Catch and Release” of lunkers is somewhat of a farce since many of those fish wash up on our shore (Cass Lake).  

October 02, 2009

Sunrise over Lake Plantagenet paints a brilliant picture

This photo taken Thursday morning by Kathy Towley of Bemidji shows the sun rising over Lake Plantagenet.

October 01, 2009

Paul Nelson column for Sept. 25: Fall fishing patterns beginning to develop in Bemidji area

Fall has arrived on the calendar and it is starting to feel more like autumn in the Bemidji area, especially in the mornings.

By Paul Nelson , September 25, 2009

Experts focus on fish consumption

CASS LAKE — The work being done by the Environmental Protection Agency at the St. Regis Superfund site is meant in part to stop contaminants from entering Cass Lake, Pike Bay and other area bodies of water, EPA Remedial Project Manager Tim Drexler said at a meeting Tuesday night to update citizens on the Superfund process.

By Laurie Swenson , September 23, 2009

Paul Nelson column for Sept. 18: Fishing still good while hunting seasons open

The first half of September has had some of the nicest weather of the summer in the Bemidji area. Temperatures have been unseasonably warm, the weather has been stable and the light winds have been mostly from the south.

By Paul Nelson , September 18, 2009

Paul Nelson column for Sept. 11: Cool summer helps fish grow and survive

The Bemidji area received some of the nicest weather of the summer the last couple of weeks, which is entirely consistent with the unpredictable nature of weather patterns in northern Minnesota.

By Paul Nelson , September 11, 2009

Look what I caught: Nicolas King

Nicolas King of Canyon, Texas, caught and released this 34-inch northern pike recently on Lake Bemidji using a bucktail. He was fishing with his father, Jeff, and grandfather, Ron Nelson, of Bemidji. Submitted Photo

September 11, 2009