fishing opener

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says he's already excited and looking forward to the Walleye Fishing opener in just over 2 weeks on Saturday May 15. He has these suggestions to make your experience better when it's time to get out there; make sure your boat is ready, batteries are operating, tackle is fully stocked, jigs, and get your live bait a day or two prior to May 15.

Glen Schmitt from Outdoor News joined me on WJON today. He says the Minnesota Walleye fishing opener is one month from today on May 15. Schmitt says the reason for the later than normal fishing opener is the fishing opener always need to be 2 weeks away from the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend.

Minnesota's fishing opener is big money for resorts, but the governor's executive orders requiring social distancing is taking a big bite out of their revenue this year.

A St. Cloud bait shop is one of many that are gearing up for Minnesota's fishing opener this weekend.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says now is not the time to be planning an overnight stay for the fishing opener.

Otter Tail County will host the 2020 Minnesota Governor's Fishing Opener.

At least Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz didn't get skunked.

With the annual opener officially in full swing, fishermen and women in central Minnesota will have a few more casting spots available to them.

The WJON Morning Show is broadcasting live from Zorbaz in Spicer this morning from 6-10. Join Jerry Carlson and I as they talk about the fishing industry, the tradition of the fishing opener and Governor's Fishing Opener and more.

Live bait rigging for walleyes is about as classic a walleye presentation as anyone can find.