Anderson: 6 Minnesota-inspired innovations that changed the sport of fishing forever
State-inspired innovations changed the sport forever. Here's how. April 30, 2021 — 7:08am Few states, or even countries, can match Minnesota's variety and quality of fish, many of which are dependent on smaller fish — fathead minnows especially — to eat. Walleyes of course are King here. Or Queen — take your pick. Other finned resident bigwigs include bluegills, crappies, largemouth and smallmouth bass, northern pike, muskies, steelhead, lake trout and various sizes and colorations of stream trout, including brook, brown and rainbow. Over time this vast fishery has spawned c...