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 […]

When you get really deep into ice fishing, it doesn’t take long to realize that 10 percent of anglers pull out 90 percent of the fish.   That’s exactly how I felt one day on the ice when all around me folks were yanking up fat perch and there I […]

The first frosty mornings of late fall are here and I am once again scraping ice off my windshield.  Certainly, that’s not a task anyone loves but it sure gets me pumped about the arrival of ice fishing season. Cold January weather means frozen lakes and the start of ice […]

Artificial lures are the go-to lure choice for most ice anglers today.  Everyone loves trying the latest innovations in jigging spoons or rattle baits but sometimes nothing beats a real minnow on a hook.  Artificial lures are easy to use.  However, when things get tough and the fish aren’t biting, […]

Few things frustrate ice anglers like rod guides clogged with ice and line that is frozen stiff.  When extreme cold sets in everyone is looking for the next miracle cure to this icy problem.   So what can you do this ice fishing season to alleviate ice build up on […]

If you are spending a day on the ice, eventually, you’ll need to answer nature’s call.  Going to the bathroom while ice fishing can be tricky business, especially for the ladies.   Privacy may not be possible and layers of warm winter clothing make the task slow and uncomfortable.  Guys […]