Get tips for reeling in a top-of-the-food-chain predator that is built for the cold water under the ice — lake trout.
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Capital City Pike: Northerns of the Madison Chain
The Madison chain of lakes sports a robust pike population, including many trophy-class fish. And although the lakes might be better known for perch or even muskies, ice anglers flock here every winter for the chance at a big northern.
Ice Fishing’s Most Misunderstood Fish
Ling cod, eelpout, lota, lawyer, mud shark — these are all wonderful names associated with the Ice Belt’s most misunderstood fish, the burbot.
Catch More Late-Ice Walleyes
In preparation for open-water season, many anglers might be overlooking some of the best hard-water action of the year: late-ice walleyes.
Bluegill Ice Fishing: Unspoken Secrets, Tips and Tactics
Finding systems truly capable of consistently producing trophy bluegills requires masterfully understanding the right amalgam of variables.
Bass Tactics for Big Bluegills
Drawing on the insight of four bass and bluegill experts from eastern Ontario, here are a variety of largemouth-inspired strategies for icing monster ’gills.
Tips for Teaching Newcomers How to Ice Fish
Here are some tips on how to introduce newcomers to ice fishing and a few ways to keep it fun.
These Lakes Hold Big Bluegills
These lakes have the right amount of food and predation, and low enough angling harvest to keep a tremendous top-end size on bluegills.
How to Fish Flats for Winter Perch
The trouble that some anglers face when fishing flats is their size. Here’s how to do it when fishing for winter perch.
Kids on Ice: The Future of Ice Fishing
We need to do a better job of recruiting new anglers. The kids of today are the key to making this happen.