For nearly half the year, ice fishing in the north country is a simple fact of life—like taxes, death, and mischief—except immeasurably more enjoyable once you work through the “mischief” of staying ...

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 ...

The recent cold weather has been very welcome for those of us that like to ice fish. We have had a mild winter, so the ice thickness on many of our favorite fishing lakes has been marginal. My ...

Which ice fishing flasher is best? When you’re fishing through solid ice, it can be nearly impossible to see what’s happening in the water. That’s why novice and experienced ice anglers alike use ice ...

If you’re looking to upgrade that old fish finder, Black Friday is the perfect time to do it. But, I wouldn’t wait until next week to buy what you need. Most retailers are clearing out their stock and ...

Ice anglers would be lost without electronics, but many misunderstand exactly how much of the water their particular transducer can show them. Different transducers have different cone angles, which ...

Shallow lakes and protected bays often give ice anglers the first chance to get on the ice. But especially at early ice, be extra careful. | Joe Shead If you're an ice fishing fan like me, no doubt ...

Before you can catch a fish, you have to find it! The first accessory most anglers add to their fishing kayak is a fish finder . At the very least, a simple sonar displays water depth. At the other ...

Arctic cold gripping the Lehigh Valley region means lakes and ponds are potentially freezing up sufficiently to permit ice fishing for a second straight winter. To help anglers get started, the ...