Let’s dig into the details of what makes mucky floors such fantastic spots for panfish, along with reliable ice-fishing techniques for catching yellow perch, crappie and sunfish from these nondescript, yet productive locations.
Ice Fishing Magazine, from the publishers of Deer & Deer Hunting, is the leading publication for dedicated hard-water anglers. Here you’ll find articles written by North America’s most knowledgeable ice fishermen, as well as the latest on hot destinations and the top gear.
Category: Ice Fishing
Ice Fishing Magazine, from the publishers of Deer & Deer Hunting, is the leading publication for dedicated hard-water anglers. Here you’ll find articles written by North America’s most knowledgeable ice fishermen, as well as the latest on hot destinations and the top gear.
Weed Nuances That Hold More Panfish
If you love to target panfish through the ice, weeds are a vital part of the playbook. Here’s what to look for.
How to Avoid Falling Through the Ice
Unfortunate ice anglers who sink a vehicle in central Wisconsin usually call Don Herman. And after five decades on and below the ice, he’s learned a thing or two about the dynamics of winter water.
How Walleyes Navigate Sound and Vibration
Trial and error have proven to the author the effectiveness of utilizing sound and vibration to trigger walleyes.
Walleye Ice Fishing 101
Find edges for more ‘eye-catching success when ice fishing.
When to Set the Hook While Ice Fishing
Here are some tricks that can transform frustration into a day of consistent catches. Tricks to get fish to take that second bite, and for timing the hookset just right.
Perfect Your Perch Ice Fishing Strategy
Top ice-fishing guides reveal their winter-long program for success with catching perch.
How to Tackle Tough Walleye Bites
Here’s how to strike back when winter’s doldrums attack your walleye catch.
Haul More Pike Through the Ice
A fishing guide shares when and which locations are best for catching northern pike through the ice, as well as his tip-up setup.
Sturgeon Spearing on Lake Winnebago
Wisconsin’s Winnebago system offers a unique spear-fishery for these mammoth prehistoric fish — the sturgeon.