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First-ever Lake Vermilion Fishing Guide Book coming soon

A first of its kind guide devoted solely to Lake Vermilion, this 132-page book offers readers the techniques, tackle, and locations that have proven successful for Lake Vermilion anglers. Written by Steve Foss, former Ely Timberjay editor and a pro staff member for fishingminnesota.com, the book provides maps, lake data, and plenty of tips from Vermilion area guides. If you want to catch more fish on Lake Vermilion, or know someone who does, this is the book for you. Available early-May. Order by April 30 and received a $3 discount off the regular price. Click on the "Timberjay books" link under the Section heading above to order your's today.















Rogers pioneered a new approach to studying bears. By earning their trust, Rogers has been able to study wild bears at close range and that’s enabled him to obtain far more information about bear behavior than was possible through traditional methods. submitted photo
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