BRAD LAABS
Try moonlight fishing for something new
We have just finished up our August full moon period. We had a couple of gorgeous nights that were perfect for late night fishing.By Brad Laabs , August 27, 2010
Cheating in fishing compromises the sport
Bass Pro fisherman Mike Hart was caught cheating in a fishing tournament. It was discovered he had stuffed lead sinkers down the throat of the bass before weighing them. He has earned over $200,000 dollars during his career in tournament angling. He has now admitted he has done this in several tournaments. He accomplished stuffing these weights in his fish several times while having a co-angler fishing with him during his tournaments.By Brad Laabs , August 20, 2010
Lake bathers should use biodegradable soaps 
I have an observation and concern I would like to share this week. We just finished another week of WE Fest. I would guess many observed the amount of public bathing that took place during this event. It happens every year. Popular places for WE Festers to soap and shampoo include our public beach area on Little Detroit, the south access on Big Detroit, Lake Sallie, and the public access on Lake Mellissa, to name a few.
By Brad Laabs , August 13, 2010
Ten problems and solutions for anglers
After 22 years of guiding, I have come to notice some common but very correctable problems with clients, sometimes even with experienced anglers. I will give you the top ten list of problems I see with clients and some solutions. Maybe some of these tips can help increase your catch.
Problem 1: Letting the jig drag in the weeds or rocks.
By Brad Laabs , August 06, 2010
Three fishing patterns producing walleyes in area
Wow, we are into August already. Water Carnival and the County Fair are over with and WE Fest is coming soon. WE Fest always seems to signal the end of summer in our area.
By Brad Laabs , July 30, 2010
Tips on how to get a kid ‘hooked’ on fishing
Last week I mentioned my concern about the declining number of young people getting involved in fishing. I wanted to follow up with some ideas about keeping young people involved in the life-long sport.
By Brad Laabs , July 23, 2010
Walleyes give way to muskies this time of year
I am on the water every day and I have noticed something kind of unusual that takes place about this time every year over the last several years. I have noticed that the number of Muskie fisherman out fishing keeps increasing and the number of other anglers out chasing other species seems to be decreasing. This seems especially true on Pelican and Big Detroit Lakes.
By Brad Laabs , July 16, 2010
Don’t do these fishing blunders
At the end of last week’s article I shared I had launched my boat several times this year without the plug in it, as we have all been pulling them to drain our bilge. A new habit of remembering to put the drain plug back in the boat I have not fully formed yet.
By Brad Laabs , July 09, 2010
Have patience at the boat launch
This weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year in the Detroit Lakes area. There will be more boat traffic at all the area boat ramps. It is a good time to practice patience. Some boaters do not launch their boat more than a few times a year and are not as proficiant as some of us regulars. Be polite, and offering an expert hand is sometimes very welcome.
By Brad Laabs , July 02, 2010
Fishes’ forage base starting to peak
Summer is officially here by the date on the calendar and we have just experienced our longest daylight of the year. That means the entire forage base for fish start to peak also.
By Brad Laabs , June 25, 2010
Be good to your fish
The fishing will be more challenging during the next week, as the area lakes are starting to cycle through the mayfly hatch.
By Brad Laabs , June 18, 2010
Oops! Lake events step on each other’s toes
Fishing for all species is now in full swing. I felt bad for the Muskie people that came up for their opening weekend last weekend only to find boat races on Detroit and a 100-boat walleye tournament on Pelican.
By Brad Laabs , June 11, 2010
Bug hatch starting; change lakes if need be
June is here, school is out and summer has officially started in the lakes area. Water temperatures continue to hover around the mid to high 60 degree range, and the shallow water bite continues.
By Brad Laabs , June 04, 2010
Give the bass some love, too
This is the weekend that Bass fishing comes into play for many anglers around the state. I know I often focus my attention and information on walleyes and sometimes neglect covering some of the other angling opportunities in our area.
By Brad Laabs , May 28, 2010
Nice, busy fishing opener
Opening weekend was one of the most beautiful weather openers I can remember. All the lakes seemed to have boats and the area was busy with fisherman. Reports have been mixed, but overall the word is that the fish are biting.
By Brad Laabs , May 21, 2010
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