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.

From fishing to hunting, a 12-foot jon boat can be the smartest gear purchase you make in your lifetime.

Chosen from 30 “Best of Category” winners at ICAST 2020, the Old Town Sportsman Autopilot takes home the coveted “Best of Show” award.

Old Town introduces the Sportsman line of fishing kayaks headlined by three motorized boats powered by a 45-pound thrust, 12-volt Minn Kota motor. The high-end Sportsman AutoPilot models include Minn Kota’s i-Pilot remote/GPS system.

If you primarily fish from a large boat, or from shore, here are four reasons to consider buying a kayak.