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 ...

Since fish are cold-blooded creatures, colder water temperatures significantly slow their activity. Thick ice and snow cover reduces light penetration, which slows underwater photosynthesis, depleting ...

Dean Baragary (left) of Monti and Mike Stafford of Winthrop jig for walleye and sauger on Jan. 25 in the heated comfort of a Lake of the Woods ice fishing shack. (Orlan Love/correspondent) Buy Photo ...

Get the STRIKER Vivid 5cv ice fishing bundle for only $300 at Bass Pro Shops. Compare that to $400 at Amazon and $450 at Fish ...

The next generation of Minnesota anglers took advantage of a warmer day on Rush Lake Saturday, marking the beginning of the end of ice fishing season. About 100 people dropped a line, many of them ...

The ice fishing season is here to stay. This season’s ice fishing season has been problematic with ice conditions varying considerably depending upon time and location. Many of those doubts should be ...

Frosty hands, frozen water, and the inevitable sharp edges they create have always necessitated simple, streamlined, yet steadfast ice fishing reels. For over 20 years, I’ve trusted a quiver of ...

If I had to describe the 13 Fishing FreeFall Special Edition Trick Shop reel in one word, it would be "smooth." Pull the trigger and your lure begins its descent almost effortlessly. And when you reel ...

For ice anglers and winter enthusiasts alike, the Arrowhead Ice Fishing & Winter Show is back at the DECC this Friday through Saturday. There will be fish houses, winter clothing, gear, ATVs, and more ...