Tips & Features
Spring crappie locations: Understanding three key slab movements
Knowing how crappies move and adjust their habits during ice-out, pre-spawn and spawn will put more fillets in the frying pan.
Using braided line
“Tackle” Terry Tuma talks about the best use of braided fishing line during the open-water season.
Catching fish when the bite gets tough on the hard water
Ways to catch fish under tough bite conditions during the ice fishing season.
Slip shots for bobber systems
The proper placement of slip shots when using a bobber system on the hard water.
Ice fishing tip: Think shallow for late season panfish
Locate standing weeds in shallow water in late winter, and hungry panfish will be hanging out nearby.
Time to catch river walleyes
Walleye populations thrive in large river systems, because most offer excellent spawning areas with gravel and current that allow the eggs to develop and hatch.
Tips on tip-ups this hard-water season
What you need to know when it comes to setting up tip-ups for walleye fishing on the hard water.
Some keys to ice fishing success
Unique ways to work fish and the equipment you’ll need to get the job done. And where to find the fish?
Utilizing a bobber system on the hard water
When to use a bobber on the hard water, and keys for correctly setting up a bobber system for panfish and walleyes.
