Top ice-fishing questions – and answers
Here are some of the top questions I’ve answered at recent seminars at destinations such as the St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show and at Cabela’s.
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Here are some of the top questions I’ve answered at recent seminars at destinations such as the St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show and at Cabela’s.
Catch the fish’s attention with the jigging rod and let the fish show you what it prefers.

Even with recent deep freeze, safety should remain paramount for ice anglers.

Ice fishing likely just a few days away, given the temperatures; outdoor enthusiasts interested in learning basics of ice fishing are encouraged to attend a free informational workshop on Saturday, Jan. 27.

Last winter was one of most dangerous on record in New York for winter outdoor recreation, particularly for snowmobilers and ice anglers. Unfortunately, this one is not off to a good start. On Dec. 16,

With ice-fishing consumer sportshows in the rearview mirror, let’s tackle some excellent questions with answers that will improve your hard-water angling this winter.
Tips for finding fishable ice.
Using a camera to fish under the hard water.

The sport show formally dedicated this year’s 25th anniversary show to Tuma, who’s been a featured seminar speaker at the event since its inception in 1992.
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