Ice Fishing Tips

The author Jason Mitchell with a nice late ice walleye
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Fishing Late Ice Walleyes

February 6, 2020
By Jason Mitchell Some specific States and Provinces have open walleye seasons during the late ice period. These fisheries offer tremendously fun ice fishing opportunities. I love catching walleye…
rigging tip ups for ice fishing
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How-To Rig Tip-Ups

February 3, 2020
Ice-fishing is a winter tradition across much of the northern United States and throughout Canada. Whether you are getting ready for the upcoming season, or heading out for the first time in…
Ice fishing angler rigging his fishing line and hook
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3 Pros Pick the Best Ice Fishing Line for You

January 28, 2020
Using a quality line is critical when ice fishing. The last thing any angler wants is to miss the catch of a lifetime due to line failure. The primary type of ice-fishing line options is monofilament…
Three Sizes of Rippin Raps
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How to Catch More Walleye on Lake of the Woods

January 6, 2020
When it comes to catching walleyes and saugers through the ice on Lake of the Woods, sometimes it is the little things that can make a big difference.  One of those “little things” I have noticed…
Tim Allard with a perch caught jigging a deep flat....
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The Best Ice Fishing Lure Styles to Catch Yellow Perch

January 21, 2019
Yellow perch are fun to catch on the ice. While they are often willing biters, there are times when having a specific fishing lure makes a huge difference in the size and number of perch you can…
Brian Brosdahl with a haul of yellow perch.Photo credit: Heather Brosdahl ...
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Brian Brosdahl’s Best Ice Fishing Locations for Panfish (video)

January 9, 2019
Minnesota guide, Brian “Bro” Brosdahl spends most of the winter finding and catching big bluegill, crappie, and other panfish through the ice. Bro’s recipe for ice fishing success is simple. First,…
Eric Haataja & Catfish, photo credit Eric Haataja by Eric Haataja & Catfish, photo credit Eric Haataja...
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Ice Fishing Channel Catfish 101 with Eric Haataja

December 20, 2016
Ice fishing for channel catfish is growing in popularity. Channel catfish are plentiful, hard-fighting, and smaller ones make great table fare. We asked ice-fishing expert and owner of Wisconsin Big…
Brian "Bro" Brosdahl photo by Tim Allard
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It’s Time to Quit These 10 Bad Ice-Fishing Habits (video)

December 19, 2016
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)

November 30, 2016
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…
News & Tips: Choosing the Best Ice Fishing Combo
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Choosing the Best Ice Fishing Combo

December 15, 2015
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: Legendary Guide Tom Neustrom’s Tips for Early Winter Walleye...
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Legendary Guide Tom Neustrom’s Tips for Early Winter Walleye

January 20, 2015
Have early season walleye in your cross-hairs? Legendary guide and Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, Tom Neustrom, offers these tips on how to put more walleye on the ice:   This trophy…
News & Tips: Great Ice Fishing Buys for Under $5
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Great Ice Fishing Buys for Under $5

January 7, 2015
Don’t let an empty bank account keep you from a great hard water outing.  These items can make all the difference on tough days, and at under $5 each you can still afford to pack some beverages!…