Ice Fishing

Ice fishing for lake trout is one of the most exhilarating experiences an angler can have during the winter months. Known for their size, strength, and aggressive behavior, lake trout present a rewarding challenge that requires a mix of skill, pat …

Ice fishing often means navigating slippery, icy surfaces. Ice fishing cleats are essential for providing traction, safety, and stability. Here, we highlight the best cleats for ice fishing and offer a comprehensive buying guide to help you make an i …

The dominance of plastics that prevails for bass and walleye fishermen, with swim baits and all forms of plastic worms, has come to the ice fishing world. But instead of baits large enough to choke a large bass, ice fishermen use miniatures that pass …

This may no longer be a secret, but chasing pike during the last weeks of ice season, and the days just after the ice has melted off, can be the most effective time for targeting aggressive pike. During this time, pike are preparing to spawn and are …

There is a large debate about whether to use an inline reel or a spinning reel for ice fishing. While both reels have advantages and disadvantages, there are several key factors to consider when selecting your next ice fishing reel. Jigging vs. Deads …

Here are ten tips to help beginning ice fishermen catch up to more seasoned anglers. Choose a light action rod. Ice fishing baits are small and bites are usually very light. If your ice rod is too stiff it will be hard to detect bites. Your line shou …