Learn About Fishing

Woodsy Woman is Your Resource to Fishing

Woodsy Woman is Your Resource to FishingDo you love nature? Do you want to learn about fishing? Wish you knew how this sport can bring you closer to our natural environment?

Well you’ve come to the right place. With the Woodsy Woman can expose you to a world you knew existed, but now through the eyes of a woman.

This site will give you step-by-step instructions. Whether you want to enjoy this time as a sport or relax on a boat or pier. The Woodsy Woman has tips for you to enjoy this freshwater sport in any state.

We’ll introduce you to a world that’s all about your Style.

Through our Fishtopia section, you’ll be exposed to different types of species.

You’ll choose your style that matches the Characteristics and Habitat of these species. Once you’ve done that, you’ll gain more knowledge about the equipment needed to start your adventure. Along the way you’ll also gain helpful tips.

Through our virtual NorthernStar Learning Shanty you’ll understand how to select the right Rod, Reel, and Line to use. Soon we’ll have video clips so you can see what we mean. You’ll be taught how to spool a reel, select a net, and decide which hook to Use.

Here’s where the fun comes in, you’ll get to know how to grid a lake, use a depth finder, land, clean and cook your catch. Sounds like you’re not ready to eat what you catch? That’s ok; we’ll introduce you to mounting a fish.

We’ll finish with teaching you about tackle boxes, tool boxes and preparing you for small medical emergencies that can happen via our first aid section. We hope you enjoy the NorthernStar Learning Shanty so that you have the best outdoor experience.


In the future, we will add more information at the NorthernStar Learning Shanty like:

the best lakes and the best time of the year to be on those lakes.

There are always legal aspects to this sport, whether you’re new to the sport or an avid angler. Visit our regulations section to keep up with state regulations, required state licenses, and Catch-N-Release requirements so that you will not be assessed fees if stopped by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) who man the lakes angler’s fish on. Please make sure you visit this information from the DNR.

Ready to go? You’ll be able to visit our Road Trips section as we will have interactive road Maps and Guided Tours to get you on your way. Also, you’ll be able to visit our Events section to know about upcoming Angling Tournaments and Sport Shows where you can experience more about this sport. Our Get-A-Ways will invite you to resorts that we have visited and enjoyed.

The Woody Woman’s Cook’s Corner is ideal for learning how to cook on shore and great recipes to make whether you’re cooking your catch or enjoying a woodsy meal outdoors.

Before you leave Woodsy Woman, you’ll be able to stop by our online Woodsy Pine Shop for a unique selection of Books, Magazines, Videos, Signs, Custom Made Lures, other Equipment, Attire, Home Décor, and Outdoor Accessories. We’re excited about all we have and will have to offer. Check them out!