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When you are ice fishing, it is important to use the proper jigging action to attract fish to your hole and get them to bite. Often these are two different cadences.
by Tayler Michels (Staff Writer for Jason Mitchell Outdoors)
Selecting a lure with good action when you are ice fishing for walleyes can help you attract more fish to the hole and ultimately get more bites.
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 Fish Guide Service, Eric Haataja to share his knowledge of where and how to catch channel catfish during the hard-water season.
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.
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 auger advantages, we spoke with two industry experts, Tony Aloia, Director of Sales for Eskimo Ice Fishing Gear, and Jim Hass, Sales Manager with Jiffy Ice Drills
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 was! Warm temperatures in the mid 30s greeted us as we drove out onto Lake Poinsett in South Dakota.
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:
The arrival of ice on your favorite lakes and ponds does not mean that you should store away your fly box for the winter.
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 somewhat similar to what is observed during the late fall which can make them fairly predictable. The "What, When, Where, and Why" factors of chasing walleye through the ice can be easy to overthink, so it is best to keep things simple and adjust presentations accordingly.
