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It’s a fair bet that the most pressing issue for most anglers venturing out onto a frigid expanse of ice is staying warm. Which is why deciding between an insulated versus uninsulated ice shelter is such a huge sticking point for those of us in the market for a new […]
Watching a pop-up shelter blow across the ice at warp speed is quite a sight to behold. And it’s almost laughable until you realize that somebody is now having a really bad day. We’ve witnessed this exact scenario more than once but it’s something that never needs to happen to […]
Shopping for a spinning reel for ice fishing shouldn’t be guess work. And you definitely don’t want to trust just any Amazon recommended list to pick your reels. You need reels you can reliably trust on the ice. At the same time, we get that outfitting a bunch of ice […]
A zero fish day is a frustration we don’t wish on any of our fellow ice anglers. It’s a painful failure that leaves you wondering what went wrong. Trust me, we’ve been there. Yet, consistently catching limits of fish through the ice takes more than luck. It takes good planning, […]
Without a doubt, quality matters when it comes to ice fishing gear. After all, it has to handle brutal conditions while still performing flawlessly every time. One piece of gear that takes the brunt of our abuses and is vital for fishing success is our rods. Ice fishing rods are […]
As much as we like catching hard water walleye, perch and crappie, few fish get our blood pumping like stocked trout. These cold water beauties are full of spunk and are a blast to catch. Unlike other freshwater fish, trout (including rainbow, tiger, brown and brook trout) don’t always seek […]
As avid anglers, we spend our days exploring the waters of the Pacific Northwest and aim to teach others the joy of fishing.
