Ice Fishing Articles

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Video: Behind the Goalie Mask With Team USA’s Connor Hellebuyck

The U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team recently beat Canada in the gold medal game in Milan, Italy, and Team USA’s Connor Hellebuyck (above) was named the tournament’s best goalie. His unique mask caught the eye of many anglers.

February 25, 2026

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Ice Fishing Video: Sight Fishing for Giant Northern Pike

Sight fishing for trophy northern pike through the ice on a crystal-clear lake can be 99% boredom interrupted by 1% insanity.

February 24, 2026

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Video: Refillable 1-Pound Propane Bottles for the Win

Flame King makes safe and refillable/reusable 1-pound propane cylinders, which will save you money in the long run.

February 03, 2026

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Ice Fishing Video: 40-Plus-Inch Northern Pike Swims Away Under Clear Ice

Check out this rare under-the-ice view of a trophy northern pike swimming away after being released by an angler.

February 27, 2025

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Video: Diver Assists in Recovering Truck 20 Feet Below the Ice

After a truck falls through the ice in deep water, it’s a monumental task to pull it to the surface.

February 25, 2025

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Video: 4 Ice Fishing Safety Tips

You not only need the right safety gear when ice fishing, but you also must know how to use it.

December 04, 2024

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Video: Best Underwater Strikes From the 2023/2024 Ice Fishing Season

The 2023/2024 ice fishing season was shorter than usual due to record warmth throughout much of the northern United States, but avid anglers still captured some amazing underwater video on their Aqua-Vu cameras.

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Video: Ice Fishing . . . for Giant Muskies?

A young guide in Quebec has learned how to catch massive muskies through the ice on tip-ups. It’s literally hand-to-hand combat — and the one bleeding after the battle isn’t the fish.

February 06, 2024

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Northland Fishing Tackle Tungsten Flat Fry Jig

The Northland Fishing Tackle Tungsten Flat Fry Jig is a great choice when ice fishing pressured panfish waters.

February 01, 2024

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Fascinating Barotrauma Video: Testing Survival of Crappies Caught in Deep Water

Fish don’t always survive when you release them, and this is especially true when they come from deep water due to a condition called barotrauma.

January 16, 2024

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Video: Early Ice Fishing Safety Tips

How thick must the ice be for safe ice fishing? Three inches? Four? And how do you use a spud bar to check the exact ice thickness? Watch and learn.

December 15, 2023

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Video: Ice Fishing Anglers Triple-Team a 112-Pound Halibut

This could be the largest fish ever caught while ice fishing. And it was all done for science.

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Scary Ice Fishing Video: Angler Falls Through the Ice — Twice!

If you don’t take ice safety seriously, then this video might be just what’s needed to scare some sense into you.

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Video: Large Ice Fishing Shanty Blows Across Frozen Lake

The owner of an unoccupied ice fishing shanty had to chase it for a few miles as it blew across Wisconsin’s Lake Winnebago.

February 23, 2023

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Ice Fishing Tips: How to Properly Handle Fish

For catch and release to work as intended while ice fishing, it’s critical that anglers understand how to properly handle fish.

February 14, 2023

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Must-See Video: Monster 55.25-Inch Muskie Caught Through the Ice

This 55.25-incher could be the biggest muskie ever caught by an ice fisherman, and it’s all captured on video.

December 20, 2022

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Video: Late-Fall Crappie Smackdown

When water temps drop into the 40s in the North and Midwest, crappies set up in deep holes, making them easy to find — and catch.

November 01, 2022

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Late Ice = Big Northern Pike

Right now — late ice — is prime time for catching trophy northern pike. Here’s how.

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Fail Video: Angler Forced to Bail From a Speeding Ice Shelter

What happens when a buddy forgets to unhook an ice shelter before speeding away on his snowmobile? Just ask the unlucky angler who was still inside!

February 21, 2022

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How to Improve Drill-Powered Ice Auger Performance

Drill-powered ice augers are lightweight and convenient, but they can be difficult to hold while punching holes. The author found that the problem can be solved by adding a Clam Drill Plate to your system.

February 15, 2022

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Video: Can You Identify These 3 Sunfish?

Anglers in the Midwest and North often encounter these three sunfish species. Can you identify them correctly?

February 02, 2022

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Video: Must-Have Ice Fishing Safety Gear

With ice fishing season getting started in the northern United States, it’s time for a reminder about the four most important safety items to carry on every hard-water adventure.

December 01, 2021

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Huk Icon X Superior Jacket and Bibs

Huk Icon X Superior Jacket and Bibs with float technology provide ice fishermen high-performance in safety outerwear.

November 30, 2021

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Video: Ice Fishing for Mega Crappies

According to these three hardcore ice anglers from Minnesota, some of the biggest crappies in the state live within 60 miles of downtown Minneapolis. And this video proves it.

February 10, 2021

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Ice Fishing Tip: Target Big Crappies With Big Lures

You can’t catch big crappies when your lure is in the mouth of small ones. By choosing the right size lure you can weed out almost all of the smaller fish.

February 05, 2021

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11 Must-See Mitten Memes With Bernie Sanders

The image of Senator Bernie Sanders sitting at the recent presidential inauguration while wearing fuzzy knitted gloves has found its way into thousands of mitten memes, including many with a hunting and fishing theme.

January 27, 2021

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Ice Fishing Tip: A One/Two Punch for Bass and Pike

With a solid understanding of natural bait preferences, ice anglers who aren’t choosy about species can often catch northern pike and bass in the same areas.

January 12, 2021

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Videos: How to Check for Safe Ice

Knowing the correct way to check for safe ice could prevent a tragic accident this winter.

December 16, 2020

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ThermaSeat Ice Hole Insulator

The ThermaSeat Ice Hole Insulator sits directly on the surface of any ice fishing hole with a slot cut to accommodate a tip-up for uninterrupted fishing.

December 09, 2020

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Frabill Ice Hunter Shelters

Frabill Ice Hunter Shelters enable ice anglers to fish in sub-zero temperatures without being cold and uncomfortable.

November 25, 2020

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Making the Switch to a Drill-Powered Auger

Drill-powered ice augers have become wildly popular in recent years. If you haven’t made the switch yet, here are some things to consider.