It was an invitation from local angler Steve Taylor that got me driving to a popular winter ice fishing destination. According to Taylor, there were a number of people that were going to meet on the ...

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 ...

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 ...