So far this winter, I’ve listened to anglers who fish a lot, or infrequently, and often the topic most mentioned is that of ice conditions on a certain nearby lake or stream, or on multiple
Not that shaving a few pounds is an excuse to creep out on thin ice, but saving some weight keeps us nimble and after the fish, especially when hand-dragging our gear so late into what’s
“Tackle” Terry Tuma suggests using a longer rod and one that has a soft tip and is flexible, making it easier to see when a fish strikes the lure.
As Lake of the Woods resorters and promoters are fond of telling their ice-fishing clientele, when the hook is set, you never quite know what’s at the other end of the line.
Several recent
Recent snowfall has been a real ice-fishing game-changer. The new overhead cover (for fish) has really gotten the panfish biting hard. At this time of winter, I’m an aggressive jigger, and I use a variety
For the second consecutive year, the Maple Lake Ice Fishing Derby has been canceled due to weather and safety concerns.
A good portion of my winters are dedicated to targeting perch. Perch fishing is popular, and for good reasons. They’re fun, catchable, and one of the best fish to eat.
Most ice fishing on the south end of the lake is in 24 to 32 feet of water. Jigging one line and using a live minnow on the second on a plain hook or an
We’re seeing an interesting season with weather conditions we’ve never really experienced before. All of that said, though, we are getting some cold weather and things are changing relatively quickly. Still use your proper safety
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