ice fishing

What is Tip-Up Fishing?

What is Tip-Up Fishing? The sight of countless flags and indicators splashing color across the white expanse of the ice is one of my favorite things about ice fishing the Iowa Great Lakes. It’s a sight to see when you get a big group of dedicated fishermen fishing with tip-up lines. To me, this is […]

Catfish on Ice

Catfish on Ice By Nick Johnson I’ve been fortunate enough to catch channel catfish through the ice on numerous occasions throughout the years. Most of these came from farm ponds or city ponds, although a few have come from public lakes. If you can find them, they really aren’t that difficult to entice into biting. […]

Plenty to do in the Iowa Great Lakes

Plenty to do in the Iowa Great Lakes By Steve Weisman Hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and hiking…how is that for winter activities to do all in the same area? That’s right! The Iowa Great Lakes is truly the destination for the outdoors enthusiast. As a resident of the Iowa Great Lakes area for […]

First Ice

First Ice By Ben Leal Ahhhh…nothing like your first trip out to the ice. Days prior to your first trip you go through the list, Vexilar battery…check; auger…check; load new line on your ice rods…check; ice jigs and bait…check; ice shack…check; lantern and heater tested…check; everything seems to be in order and ready to go. […]

Ice Fishing Rivers in Iowa

Ice Fishing Rivers in Iowa There are only a couple of rivers in Iowa that you might consider ice fishing; those along the east and west borders of our state. Including, the Mississippi River along the eastern border and the Missouri River along the west. “There really isn’t the habitat for ice fishing on the […]

Ice Fishing for Pike in the Iowa Great Lakes

Ice Fishing for Pike in the Iowa Great Lakes The Iowa Great Lakes are a group of water bodies located in the Northwest part of the state. Seven lakes in this region comprise the IGL, totaling 12,687 surface acres, with three of these lakes being the principal members of the group. Big Spirit Lake, West […]

Essential Gear for Iowa Ice Fishermen

Essential Gear for Iowa Ice Fishermen Jigs & Bait When the lakes freeze over in Iowa, ice fishing season begins, and having the right tackle can make the difference between a slow day and a full bucket. One of the most essential pieces of gear is a good selection of jigs. These small lures can […]

5 Reasons to Ice Fish in Minnesota

5 Reasons to Ice Fish in Minnesota What happens when you combine more than 10,000 lakes full of fish with a state that produces consistent below freezing temperatures? You get the recipe for ice fishing of epic proportions. Throw in dozens of full-service resorts, outfitters, and sleeper fish house businesses that cater to ice anglers […]

Early Ice Fishing Tactics

Early Ice Fishing Tactics At the time of this writing, Mother Nature had given Iowans a taste of what is to come. Daytime temperatures were peaking in the lower sixties and upper fifties, and northern reaches of the state saw nighttime temps dip to the mid-thirties. Ice anglers began contemplating the coming season. Safety First […]

Upgrading Your Fishing Equipment

Upgrading Your Fishing Equipment There really are three things that you need to consider when it comes to upgrading your fishing equipment. Whether you are ice fishing or on open water. Includes the rod, the reel, and the type of fishing line you will use. As many of you can attest, we all start somewhere, […]

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