Ice Fishing Lake Superior for walleyes can seem difficult depending on how much time you have to commit and how well you know the big lake. There are many different factors that can change your…
I have a few cardinal rules when it comes to ice fishing. One of them is that the first drop of a bait down a fresh ice hole has to be flawless. Botch it and can be an uphill battle to get a bite.…
Veteran guide expects midwinter transitions to arrive early Ice fishing success hinges on a number of factors, not the least of which are finding the fish, then dialing in the right presentation to…
Folks who don’t ice fish think that there is nothing more to the sport than going out on the ice, drilling a hole, and catching fish. That is certainly one way to go about it, but the odds are high…
The lake whitefish, a member of the trout/salmon family Salmonidae, has long been a mainstay of local fisherman on Lake Superior because of their exceptional flavor. Ice anglers accidently catch…
In the age of modern ice fishing, set-line strategies tend to get overlooked. This is a mistake. Using extra lines (where legal) to soak a live or a dead minnow is one of the best ways to cover water…
Anglers should never head to the ice to fish without taking a tip-up with them.
In the most basic sense, a tip-up is one of the basic tools used when ice fishing. Tip-ups allow anglers to…
Do a little DIY with your ice lures this season and pull a few extra fish through the hole.
Put On Some Prism
Prism or foil-sided tape is a nifty invention that can dramatically alter you lures…
Few species rile up ice anglers like yellow perch. When the bite's hot, these schooling fish can deliver days of non-stop action. Yet, nothing's guaranteed when looking for perch, and their roaming…
In Northern Wisconsin, it certainly is that time of year again to put away your fly rods and waders and get out your ice shacks. First ice fishing can be a blast, little to no crowds to compete with…
The bitter wind blew furiously, pelting me with unforgiving force, while sapping my warmth and enthusiasm. I struggled to clench my ultra light rod, my grip loosening as my glove raised a white flag…
I'm happy to say that 95 percent of my holiday shopping is done. I must confess that when buying gifts for friends and loved ones, I often sneak in a few treats for myself, most of which are fishing…
