Ice fishing isn’t easy and I have had my share of fish get away.  Of course, there are a million reasons why it happens but sometimes you have to get back to basics to discover the truth. After talking to a few ice anglers with more experience, it became apparent […]

For those just getting into ice fishing or looking to upgrade to custom ice rods, you have surely noticed that not all ice rods come with reel seats. Without a reel seat, you have to attach your reel with tape or pressure bands.  Seems odd to pay top dollar for […]

I love to ice fish but only the hottest bites will keep me on the ice if my hands get too cold.  Every ice angler knows that numb fingers make for a long day on the ice.  Not to mention, it’s nearly impossible to bait a hook or tie a […]

You would be hard pressed to find a more effective or widely used fishing bait than worms.  Spring through Autumn, both nightcrawlers and red wigglers help anglers catch boat loads of fish.   So why then, does it seem like crawlers and red worms get the boot come ice fishing […]

Anglers new to the sport of ice fishing often see the stubby little ice rods as somewhat silly.  Ice fishing rods may be short but they are fish catching machines designed with functionality in mind. While conventional fishing rods are usually 6 or 7 feet in length, an ice fishing […]