
First ice: a great time to get kids fishing
Kids take to ice-fishing like a pike to soft water.

Kids take to ice-fishing like a pike to soft water.

With some great species to target through the ice in New York, and so many lakes and ponds open to ice fishing in our state, it can be difficult to choose where to start.

Attaching a fluorocarbon leader to your ice fishing line can make a difference in your success rate.

Whenever the weather cooperates, outstanding catches of perch can be made for the next several months close to shore and in protected embayments connected to the lake.

It provides great sport for even the most experienced anglers.

It’s tullibees that give Mille Lacs muskies the chance to grow to large proportions.

Focusing more on layering and other tips and tricks for staying warm.

In this info-heavy video, Joel Nelson shares five extra-helpful tips that you can use to put more walleyes on the ice this winter.

Breaking down everything you need to know to chase down walleyes on early ice, including location, presentation, and everything in-between.
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