Ice fishing requires sitting for hours in the cold, might as well make yourself comfortable. You might think a camping chair or padded 5-gallon buckets is fine, but you’d be selling yourself short. Most (but not all)...
Hard-hitting and powerful fighters, Lake Trout are perhaps the most thrilling species to target through the ice. These apex predators are active during the winter, and when you find them the action can be intense. But...
While there are numerous ways to catch pike through the ice, one of the most exciting is jigging. Jigging with lures is something almost anyone can do. This method doesn’t require advanced equipment, expensive live...
Dealing with ice, cold temps, and water is an ever-present challenge in ice fishing. The conditions can be brutal on the extremities, especially the hands which are so important to be an effective ice fisherman. You...
In the world of ice fishing, few species are more sought after than perch. Each fish produces two fillets for your dinner table, and you’ll appreciate the outstanding flavor and texture at the fish fry. The challenging...
If you’ve ever been ice fishing, even once, you know that carrying your gear across the ice and snow is hard work. That’s why most regular ice anglers use sleds to make the job easier. But a lousy sled can...
Out of the box, ice fishing sleds are basically just big plastic tubs with a tow rope and some molded glides on the bottom. Not exactly user friendly! The fun part is having a blank slate to customize and accessorize...
Catching slab crappies on the ice is a blast. But it’s not always easy. Your fishing location and lure selection are critical to the success of your day on the ice. Knowing what, and how, crappie eat in winter tells you...
