Entries Tagged Ice Fishing

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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.