Ice Fishing

Brian "Bro" Brosdahl photo by Tim Allard
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It’s Time to Quit These 10 Bad Ice-Fishing Habits (video)

Brian “Bro” Brosdahl of Max, Minnesota spends most winter days ice fishing. With decades of hard-water guiding experience under his belt - or should we say Frabill bibs - Bro has seen it all. While…
News & Tips: 3 Reasons to Buy a Propane-Powered Ice Auger (video)...
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3 Reasons to Buy a Propane-Powered Ice Auger (video)

If you’re buying a new ice fishing auger this season, you may want to consider a propane model. Propane augers are clean, low-maintenance, easy to start and powerful. To better understand propane…
Ted Takasaki with a jumbo perch caught on Lake Poinsett, South Dakota. by Ted Takasaki with a jumbo perch caught on Lake Poinsett, South Dakota....
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Fishing Pro Ted Takasaki on Lake Poinsett Perch

After several weeks of sub-zero temperatures, the ice fishing season across the upper Midwest is finally in full swing. We were able to at last get out on the ice a few weeks ago and what a day it…
Fishing winter crappie
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How to Lose Less Fish on the Ice

Most fish are lost back down the hole by ice fishermen due to a lack of preparation. Here are five set up tips to help you be prepared for ice fishing success: When you first get on the ice and auger…
News & Tips: Outfish Ice Jigs With This Hand-Tied Fly...
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Outfish Ice Jigs With This Hand-Tied Fly

The arrival of ice on your favorite lakes and ponds does not mean that you should store away your fly box for the winter. Ice fishing tackle is inundated with tiny jigs in every shape and color…
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Chasing Winter Walleyes

Walleye are one of the most sought after gamefish during winter months, however, many people new to ice fishing seem to struggle to find these elusive fish. Most walleye tend to hold patterns…
News & Tips: Anglers, Start Your Augers, It's Ice Fishing Time (video)...
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Anglers, Start Your Augers, It's Ice Fishing Time (video)

Get your sled packed and start your auger—it’s time to hit the hard water and go ice fishing. At first ice, you’ll find the fish relaxed and concentrated on prime spots. They’ll be eager to bite as…
News & Tips: Choosing the Best Ice Fishing Combo
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Choosing the Best Ice Fishing Combo

Ice season is here, and it's time to unpack and prepare! While looking through your fishing gear you pick up and test your ice rods. You remember the fish you iced on them last year, especially that…
News & Tips: Get Your Ice Fishing Tip-Ups Ready To Rock...
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Get Your Ice Fishing Tip-Ups Ready To Rock

With hard water right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start getting the ice fishing gear ready to rock. Unfortunately many anglers tend to neglect their gear, especially tip-ups. This…
News & Tips: Late Season Ice Fishing for Panfish
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Late Season Ice Fishing for Panfish

The last period of safe ice typically offers some of the best ice fishing of the year for panfish like bluegill and crappie.  For crappies in particular, we often find fish shallow and the fish can…
News & Tips: Ice Fishing: Don't Let Lack of Equipment Curb Your Passion for the Sport...
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Ice Fishing: Don't Let Lack of Equipment Curb Your Passion for the Sport

One of the cool aspects about ice fishing is that it is an easy sport to get into. A person can get involved with very little gear – can walk to fishing spots – and can grow their arsenal of fishing…
News & Tips: Catch More Fish From Ice-Capped Lakes: Stimulate the "Food Web"...
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Catch More Fish From Ice-Capped Lakes: Stimulate the "Food Web"

Successful hardwater applications of Aqua-Vu's new Bio-Lume system ICE BELT, USA (February 2, 2015) - Anglers are constantly searching for the latest difference-maker to help them catch more fish…