Ice Fishing

Does Weather Affect Ice Fishing

Most anglers understand that weather can have a huge affect on fish behavior during open water season.  We know how windy days can turn on or off a bite and when to fish during summer storms.   The affect of weather on ice fishing is less intuitive.  I’ve often wondered […]

21 Essential Tips For Ice Fishing At Night

You may be ready for bed but the bite is not over just because the sun sets.  This is true for open water season and especially true, for ice fishing.   Some of the best action of the day happens within a few hours after sunset and almost every angler […]

The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide To Tip-up Ice Fishing

Once considered a lazy form of fishing, tip-up ice fishing is fast becoming a key tactic among amateur and professional anglers alike.  Tip-ups are a powerful tool for combing large areas to find trophy fish.   If you ever thought of adding tip-ups to your repertoire of angling skills, now […]

7 Best Lakes to Ice Fish near Duluth, Minnesota

Minnesota is indeed the “land of 10,000 lakes.”  Although, come winter it turns into the land of 10,000 ice fishing opportunities.  Ice fishing has been a major tradition for many in Minnesota and as popularity in the sport increases, so does the challenge of finding your own secret fishing hole. […]

Can You Use a Regular Rod for Ice Fishing

Winter is on its way and with frigid temperatures comes the best part of the season, ice fishing.  It’s time to break out the ice fishing gear, sharpen the auger blades and hit the ice.   If you are new to ice fishing then you may be wondering what gear […]