Ice fishing gear, supplies, equipment, how to tips, articles, videos, ice fishing pictures l Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's
If you’re buying a new ice fishing auger this season, you may want to consider a propane model. Propane augers are clean, low-maintenance, easy to start and powerful. To better understand propane auger advantages, we spoke with two industry experts, Tony Aloia, Director of Sales for Eskimo Ice Fishing Gear, and Jim Hass, Sales Manager with Jiffy Ice Drills
After several weeks of sub-zero temperatures, the ice fishing season across the upper Midwest is finally in full swing. We were able to at last get out on the ice a few weeks ago and what a day it was! Warm temperatures in the mid 30s greeted us as we drove out onto Lake Poinsett in South Dakota.
Most fish are lost back down the hole by ice fishermen due to a lack of preparation. Here are five set up tips to help you be prepared for ice fishing success:
The arrival of ice on your favorite lakes and ponds does not mean that you should store away your fly box for the winter.
Ice season is here, and it's time to unpack and prepare!
With hard water right around the corner, now is the perfect time to start getting the ice fishing gear ready to rock. Unfortunately many anglers tend to neglect their gear, especially tip-ups. This can lead to the all too familiar broken line as the fish reaches the hole or missed strikes due to poorly lubricated moving parts.
The last period of safe ice typically offers some of the best ice fishing of the year for panfish like bluegill and crappie. For crappies in particular, we often find fish shallow and the fish can often be fairly aggressive. The locations to find crappies is often a matter of connecting the dots. On most lakes and flowages, crappies will suspend out over holes and basins through much of the winte
One of the cool aspects about ice fishing is that it is an easy sport to get into. A person can get involved with very little gear – can walk to fishing spots – and can grow their arsenal of fishing tackle and gear at a pace that is comfortable for their pocket book. Never let a lack of a few pieces of equipment dampen your passion for this great sport
I've had many folks ask me how I got into fishing and how I learned the tricks to compete successfully at high-level, professional tournaments. Although my dad always took me and my brother fishing as youngsters, my true education came about as I got older. There are always many "educators" who play big parts in our lives.
Choosing an ice fishing rod can be a daunting task. Here are 4 things to keep in mind when shopping for a new hard-water sword:
