FISHING

Paul Nelson column for Dec. 4: Bemidji area lakes starting to make ice

The daily high temperatures dipped below freezing this past week and the extended forecast for the Bemidji area calls for even colder temperatures this coming week. That means lakes in the area are finally starting to make some ice.

By Paul Nelson , December 04, 2009

Paul Nelson column for Nov. 27: Anglers still able to fish in open water

Thanksgiving weekend is usually when anglers are first able to get out on the ice in the Bemidji area.

By Paul Nelson , November 27, 2009

Northern Elementary School: Students help manage an in-class trout hatchery

Fifth-graders in Jeff Wade’s class at Northern Elementary School learned a new meaning to the phrase, “Don’t put all your eggs in one basket.”

By Anne Williams , November 22, 2009

Paul Nelson column for Nov. 20: Lakes still far from freezing as deer season ends

There is only one more weekend of the rifle deer hunting season in the Bemidji area, with the season ending one half hour after sunset on Sunday night.

November 20, 2009

Paul Nelson column for Nov. 13: It’s too warm for deer, but just right for fishing

The weather in the Bemidji area is turning out to be just like the proverbial box of chocolates; you never know what you are going to get.

By Paul Nelson , November 13, 2009

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