Overnighting on the ice allows you to access and fish many remote locations where it’s simply too far to travel for lodging every day.
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Strategies for Moody Perch
Try a few of these tricks to trigger finicky fish into biting under the ice.
Adventure Your Way to Backwoods Panfish
Here’s how to discover those off-the-beaten-path hot spots for panfish.
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.
Why Your Next Ice Suit Should Float
The best part? You don’t even notice that the suit you’re wearing has floatation.
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.
12 Tips to Find Jumbo Perch Under the Ice
Modern ice-fishing pioneer Dave Genz uses these 12 techniques to sort out small perch before they even bite.
Key In on Subtle Lake Features to Catch More Walleyes This Winter
When you’re fishing in a lake with fairly consistent depths, watch for these subtle changes to find fish.
Dialing In Stained-Water Walleyes
It is fascinating to notice the differences between fishing a stained-water lake compared to a lake with clear water.
Go Shallow for Pie-Plate Panfish
A percentage of panfish will remain in shallow water through the darkest days of winter, and some of these bluegills and crappies grow to impressive stature.