Tip-ups probably account for the majority of pike caught through the ice. Countless others are caught incidentally by anglers in pursuit of perch, walleyes or crappies. But jigging is an exciting and ...

Which ice fishing jigs are best? Ice fishing can require a lot of gear, but few accessories are as important as a quality jig. These lures have a weighted sinker and are often brightly colored to ...

Like many outdoor sports, ice fishing is an activity that can be enjoyed with the simplest of gear, or a sled full of the latest gadgets that capitalize on technology. When it comes right down to it ...

As wind and snow blew hard across White Bear Lake on Dec. 31, Mark Walker was keeping to his winter clock. This time of year, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Once winter sets in, ponds and lakes throughout much of the ...

Since fish are cold-blooded creatures, colder water temperatures significantly slow their activity. Thick ice and snow cover reduces light penetration, which slows underwater photosynthesis, depleting ...

The beauty of ice fishing – and a big reason for its ever-growing popularity, I suspect – is that it can be as simple or as sophisticated as an angler wants it to be. For entry-level anglers, ice ...

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