A fishing guide shares when and which locations are best for catching northern pike through the ice, as well as his tip-up setup.
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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.
Where to Find Big Pike on Hard Water
Beyond the obvious age requirement is a specific habitat that is necessary to grow big northern pike.
Head to the Backwaters for Northern Pike
Get the best spots and tactics for ice fishing Northern pike this winter.
Tip-ups or Jigging: How to Fish Winter Pike
How to combine aggressive jigging with the most effective tip-up techniques.