Some of the most consistent crappie action I experience on clear-water lakes occurs at twilight. Tiny zooplankton start…

If you're new to ice fishing or dusting off gear that hasn't been used in a while, one thing you'll notice when…

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…

In the age of modern ice fishing, set-line strategies tend to get overlooked. This is a mistake. Using extra lines (…

Few species rile up ice anglers like yellow perch. When the bite's hot, these schooling fish can deliver days of non-…

I'm happy to say that 95 percent of my holiday shopping is done. I must confess that when buying gifts for friends and…

If you're putting away open-water gear and planning to strip reels, consider saving some braid to reuse for various…

Today’s ice anglers are spoiled for choice when it comes to lure selection. As a tackle junkie, I own my fair share of…

The author loves St. Croix's coil spring bobber system. Ice fishing season is quickly approaching and I’m looking…

A 28-inch long, medium-action jigging rod is a standard piece of gear for most ice anglers. Other options do exist, but…

Bars and points attract fish no matter the season. A point is a shoreline extension that pushes out into a lake. A bar…

Anglers often employ the "team fishing" concept while fishing open water.  For example, musky partners vary lure types…