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Ice fishing in all directions
Today’s technology for staying on
iced-over fish.
A favorite ‘dead-rod’ setup
It’s a pretty easy setup and mostly idiot-proof. It will many times put more fish on the ice than does active jigging.
Midwinter panfish tips for tough bites – Video
Midwinter can mean cold weather and tough bites, but in this video, Will Pappenfus breaks down everything you need to know to find and catch finicky panfish (bluegills and crappies) during the dog days of
Battling big fish – while targeting panfish – Video
Battle with the beast – the challenge of big fish when targeting panfish … Pinhead Mino, 30-inch Noodle rod, 3-pound test line. And this is one big one that didn’t get away – but it
So you want to be an ice angler
If the trend of newcomers that we’ve seen in hunting and warm-weather fishing carries over to ice fishing, there’s sure to be some newbies wondering how to get into it. Welcome to the addiction.
Light line is a good option for winter northern pike
There are several advantages to using light line. Number one, you’re going to get more bites, especially in clear lakes. Number two, light line is going to allow your bait to swim freely and stay
Out with the small fish, in with the big – Video
Playing keep-away from the small ones to get the big ones.
How to fish a jigging spoon through the ice – Video
Fishing a jigging spoon for panfish – crappies and bluegills. The technique will also work on perch and walleye. Great way to target and catch fish all ice-fishing season.
Pro Tip of the Week: The panfish tug of war
Instead of lifting the bait away from the fish, try pushing them down in the water column.
