A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

When Bill Sonnett says he enjoys "old school" bass fishing, he isn't exaggerating. Sonnett not only collects antique fishing gear, he fishes with it. Other bass fishermen can have their high-powered ...

I don't mind putting time and effort into ice fishing when the payout is big. I’m not talking coolers brimming with crappies and yellow perch, either. I’m talking about fish that make you question how ...

Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high school, my buddies and I would set out a spread of tip-ups and then just wait for a flag while cooking ...

Which ice fishing tip-ups are best? Ice fishing can be exciting and stressful in equal measure. You might have the best equipment, but if you miss the pickup or fish on the line, you could lose your ...

Q. What are the advantages of using tip-ups while ice fishing? Also, are there any good practices or tips (no pun intended) for them? A. I'm a big fan of tip-ups, especially when fishing northern pike ...

SPOONER - The sun has at least two lives in winter. Its power was on full display on a recent clear morning in eastern Burnett County. First it slanted down to the snow-covered surface of Lipsett Lake ...