Ice fishing is a winter pastime throughout many northern communities. Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ...
Like any style of fishing, ice fishing definitely has a learning curve. Even as an avid fly and spin fisherman with loads of diverse experience, my first time stepping out onto the ice was ...
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 ...
Siikauraq Martha Whiting ice fishing for Sheefish. (Katrina Liebich/U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) Lance Kramer describes himself as an avid outdoorsman. The 52-year old loves traditional methods of ...