Ice Fishing

It’s probably no surprise to you that ice fishing is one of the most dangerous forms of fishing, maybe even one of the most dangerous hobbies, anyone can undertake. The combination of harsh conditions, treacherous terrain, and the fact you’re teetering over hundreds of feet of freezing water mean that safety is the most important…

Crappie can be a great catch, although they are also a bit tricky, they move a lot through the winter months and keeping up with their movement patterns can be just as tricky as it is to catch them. Staying mobile and using a flasher are the keys to finding these in the winter months…

Augers are an essential part of ice fishing. They’re the easiest way to break the hard layers of ice, forming neat holes to sink a hook through. Without an auger, just getting to the fish becomes a difficult process. An ice auger bit makes the process simpler again. Rather than the long work of drilling…

Technological advances have changed how to rig a tip up for pike from the incredibly basic to the slightly more complicated. The result is a better chance at getting your fish – and little extra difficulty. Once you know what to do, rigging a tip up for pike should be no problem at all. If…

If you love ice fishing, and want to catch some walleye, then you will need to be aware of the best methods to do so. One of the most important things to know how deep to ice fish for walleye. The walleye is a freshwater fish in the perch family. They are generally long, thin,…

Ever wanted to go ice fishing for rainbow trout but had no idea how to even begin? Well, this might just be the perfect article for you! In this article, we are going to be taking you through the basics of ice fishing rainbow trout with a series of the most frequently asked questions from…

Catching big northern pike through the ice is one of the most satisfying activities you can enjoy during the winter. Pike actively feed throughout the winter months, so you can readily catch them if you know where to find them.  To make the catching process all the more easier, an effective fishing lure is required….

Ice fishing for panfish is good fun until you’ve been sitting in your fishing chair in the cold without a bite for hours on end. Imagine making the effort to pack up all your gear and spending the whole day on the ice to return home empty-handed with nothing to show for your efforts. We’re…

So you’ve ventured out on the icy lake to snag yourself some brown trout, one of the heftiest and most delicious fish that you can catch. But what is the best fishing lure that you can use to grab one of the underwater beasts? The brown trout is probably one of the smartest fish that…