Learn why big bluegills rush your jig but refuse to bite—and get proven ice-fishing tips on baits, line, jigging cadence, and subtle bite detection.

It’s no secret that using the best ice fishing line is critical for any setup. Whether it’s jigging for panfish or using tip-ups for pike, the cold water and hostile environment will push your line to ...

Since fish are cold-blooded creatures, colder water temperatures significantly slow their activity. Thick ice and snow cover ...

The Mankato area dropped below freezing this week and doesn’t project to creep above at any point in the ten-day forecast.

His videos are a coordinated mix of action on top of the water/ice, synced with underwater video and recorded sonar that ...

A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

We are out here with Antonio, the boatless angler, and we're out here using some Stingnose jigging spoons and we're ice ...

With latest round of road closures and icy conditions in the rear-view mirror, and a precipitation free forecast with temps in the mid to high 40’s, ice fishing activity should pick up considerably in ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has changed the rule surrounding ice anglers’ use of automatic hook-setting ...

Frosty hands, frozen water, and the inevitable sharp edges they create have always necessitated simple, streamlined, yet steadfast ice fishing reels. For over 20 years, I’ve trusted a quiver of ...