What Are Spikes for Ice Fishing?

What are spikes for ice fishing

I used to fish with wax worms. They’re cheap, can be frozen, and allowed me to catch a wide variety of fish. But then I heard some anglers talk about spikes. But what are spikes for ice fishing? I had to investigate and know what I was missing. So that you don’t miss out too, […]

The Best Ice Fishing for Crappies Tips You Need This Winter

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Anglers perceive winter fishing for crappie as hit or miss, but ice fishing for crappie does not have to be that way. With a few valuable tips for fishing for crappie under the ice, any angler can quickly catch crappie like a pro, regardless of what fishing rod or rod tip they use.

How To Keep Ice Fishing Holes From Freezing

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Ice fishing can be a fun way to pass the time in winter, but one question just about every ice fishing enthusiast has is how to keep ice fishing holes from freezing over. Even on warmer days, the combination of almost frozen water, ice, and freezing temperatures will freeze even a large ice fishing hole. […]

Ice Fishing 101: From Beginner Basics to Hard Water Pro

Ice fishing 101

I love ice fishing, and I love sharing about it. However, it’s not something to do without knowledge and preparation.  Here in ice fishing 101, I will teach you everything you need to start fishing and begin pulling your catches out of the water. Let’s get right into it, shall we?

Tip Ups Ice Fishing Guide: Rigging, Tips, Techniques & More

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Tips up get a bad rap from some ice anglers – after all how hard can it be to sit on your butt and wait for a flag to pop up! While it may not be as hands-on as fishing with a rod and reel, ice fishing with tip ups presents its own set of […]

Ice Fishing Lures for Perch

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Perch are some of the most sought after fish by ice fishermen – and for good reason. These brightly colored schooling fish are a ton of fun to catch, and when the bite is hot you can pull dozens of them through the ice in a matter of minutes.

Ice Fishing Lures for Lake Trout

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Lake trout – they’re big, bad, and put up a thrilling fight – but they can be a little finicky when it comes to lures. They behave a little differently than other species commonly targeted on the ice and tend to hang out deeper in the water column than pike, walleye, or perch.

Ice Fishing Lures for Pike: Nab a Monster Northern

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When it comes to ice fishing, few things are more exhilarating than wrangling a monster northern through the ice. Pike are notoriously aggressive predators – and are just as much fun to catch during the dead of winter as they are in the springtime.

Ice Fishing Lures for Walleye: Spoons, Jigs, Swimming Lures & More

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Walleye are one of the most sought after species both on and off the hardwater. Catching them in the winter is without a doubt more challenging than at other times of the year – but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done! All you’ll need is a little patience, a willingness to test to see […]

Cold Weather Fishing Bibs

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Fishing in cold, wet, and windy weather is no joke. The wrong gear can leave you cold, soaked, shivering, and wishing you were back at home bundled up with a big mug of hot cocoa!