It’s no secret that using the best ice fishing line is critical for any setup. Whether it’s jigging for panfish or using tip-ups for pike, the cold water and hostile environment will push your line to ...

Since fish are cold-blooded creatures, colder water temperatures significantly slow their activity. Thick ice and snow cover ...

These five ice fishing gear items fit in a stocking and make the perfect gift for all hardwater anglers come Christmas.

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 ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is reminding ice anglers to put safety first when venturing out ...

Tip-ups probably account for the majority of pike caught through the ice. Countless others are caught incidentally by anglers in pursuit of perch, walleyes or crappies. But jigging is an exciting and ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Amanda Lefton is reminding ice anglers to put safety ...

Which ice fishing shelter is best? When the weather turns frigid and the wind begins to howl, it’s time for lake freeze-up and ice fishing. This pastime is made much more pleasurable when you can fish ...

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 ...

With winter's chill, ice fishing is on many minds in Minnesota. Remember, safety first—check ice thickness and follow local ...

By V. Paul Reynolds For many of us outdoor trippers, it’s simply about the solitude — being out there in the Great Alone.