Ice Fishing

Introduction   Have you ever tried to explain to someone what you do when you go fishing? Of course, you have, anyone that really fishes have tried to give that dialed down explanation of the gear, time and tactics that are all described by t …

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 …

All ice fishermen have their favorite lures, but one type of bait that should be in every ice fisherman’s tackle is “Swimmer Jigs”. The unique thing about Swimmer Jigs is…well, they swim. Shaped like a minnow in a myriad of c …

Whether you are a novice ice fisherman or have decades of experience, my recommendations for essential ice fishing lures and baits may help you catch more fish this winter. Rapala Jigging RapsNo matter what body of water I am going to, or whatever …

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 …

Bay de Noc Swedish Pimple Bay de Noc’s Swedish Pimpleis one of the most well known ice lures of all times. It’s a heavy lure, but it has enough action that it can be used in several of conditions. When ice fishing, it’s always nice …