An influx of mackerel has stripers on the prowl, and the blues have started to take notice, while offshore, the ground bite remains strong and although tuna bite is still slow, it’s just a matter of time before they begin to show up in better numbers.

Greta Weix and her friend Christie Inman were after muskies on Lake Minnetonka with guide Tanner Talbot when the big fish hit.

WHAT IS IT? Daiwa D-VEC Reel Bag WHAT SETS IT APART? This bag is a heavy-duty nylon forcefield wrapped around up to eight small to midsize casting or spinning reels….