Ice Fishing

Ice fishing tips: Stay safe with the proper gear as you tackle first ice

Stay safe and prevent an unexpected polar plunge by owning the right gear and frequently checking ice conditions!

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Outdoor News video: Why should you have multiple rods for hole-hopping?

Having multiple ice fishing rods for late ice is always a good idea. Joel Nelson and Mike Hehner enjoy hole-hopping for late panfish and explain why they carry along multiple rods with a variety of jigs to mix it up.

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.

Angling Buzz video: When catching fish on the hard water is an 'automatic'

Doug Wegner and Jason Drewa discuss the ins and outs of using automatic hook-setting devices (ie. Jaw Jackers or Automatic Fisherman).

Ice fishing tip: Using spoons to catch more late-season panfish

Small spoons tipped with plastics, worms, or minnow heads and tails will attract more perch, crappies, and sunfish thus boosting your odds of catching more fish.

Ice fishing tip: Stuck in one spot? Call the fish to you!

Not marking fish despite working a prime location? Try using flashy spoons or rattle baits to entice more fish into your icy zone.

Key tool in winter success: vertical jigging spoons

Know which jigging to employ when and you’ll reel in more walleyes and panfish this hard-water season.

Outdoor News Video: ice fishing deep walleyes

Fishing guide Tony Roach shares with Outdoor News one of his best techniques for walleye fishing in cold, deep waters.

Outdoor News video: Ice fishing, catch and release, and the tools to get it done

Ice anglers, do you prefer to release the fish you catch? Here are a few of the proper tools to aid successful catch-and-release on the hard water.

Outdoor News video: ice fishing with set lines

There are many different ways to catch fish when going out ice fishing. Outdoor News' Jason Revermann shares his favorite technique ice fishing while using set lines rather than other ways when you're jumping from hole to hole.

Two simple tips for ice-fishing success [video]

Check out this Angling Buzz video for a few rock-solid tips for catching more (and bigger?) fish through the ice.

Show-stoppers: 10 ice-fishing products worth checking out [videos]

The recent Hard Water Expo and the St. Paul Ice Fishing and Winter Sports Show helped kick off the 2019-20 ice-fishing season.

Cool new tools for the 2019-20 ice fishing campaign

Gear for the 2019-20 ice-fishing season has a heavy slant towards larger baits, continued innovations in plastics, fly fishing or in-line reels, and even more emphasis on tungsten jigs and lures.

25 holiday gift ideas for the angler in your life

From stocking stuffers to great values and accessories to gifts for the serious angler.

The early ice fishing formula for success with 'Tackle' Terry Tuma

From minnow heads to jigging spoons, new ice activates big-time piscatorial action during the short days of early winter.

Know The Ice Before You Go Too Far...

Please be safe while going out on the ice. Always take caution and bring the proper gear with you.

Ice fishing tips: Essential tools for safe early ice fishing adventures

Having the proper equipment and checking ice conditions frequently will help keep you topside.

Tips for using spoons to entice the wary walleyes of winter

There are definitely times when fish demand an increase in vibration and flash. But just the opposite can be the attractor, so bring an assortment of colors.

Ice fishing tip: Pay attention to detail during a tough walleye bite. Part 1: Set-lines

There’s been a hot bite but when you finally hit the ice, the weather changes and the action tanks. Pay attention to tiny details, and you’ll salvage your trip by tricking a few fish into biting.