ice fishing
Different Strokes for All Folks
Different Strokes for All Folks By Rod Woten I am a huge proponent of tournament ice angling. Much like any other competitive sport, tournament ice anglers are constantly looking for an advantage over their competition. This relentless drive often leads to innovative new products, outside-the-box-patterns and torture-testing of longstanding equipment and patterns. Tournament ice angling […]
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Bluegills and Crappies on the Clock
Bluegills and Crappies on the Clock By Todd Reed As the sun has yet to show itself, with a warm cup of coffee and a donut on the console, a much needed trip to the ice has started. Getting to the lake early to meet up with friends is a great way to start the […]
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Common Hole Patterns For Ice Fishing Success
Common Hole Patterns For Ice Fishing Success By Ben Leal There’s nothing quite like getting out on the ice and finding yourself over a stack of fish after you’ve punched a hole through the ice. When this happens your confidence level skyrockets because you’ve just picked the spot! After what seems like an eternity all […]
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Dissecting A New Body of Water Through the Ice
Dissecting A New Body of Water Through the Ice By Todd Reed We all have those go-to lakes near our homes that “guarantee” a good days’ catch. It is very rewarding to figure out a lake and its subtleties to find the fish we seek out during the wintertime. These are the lakes we return […]
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A Day on the Ice with… Me!
A Day on the Ice with… Me! By Rod Woten One of the questions I hear several times every ice season as I’m presenting seminars or making retail in-store appearances is, “what’s it like to be an Ice Team Pro?” Simply put, it is AWESOME! I get to travel the ice belt and talk about […]
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Three Panfish Lures for Iowa Ice
Three Panfish Lures for Iowa Ice Ice fishing is not just a hobby for me, but a passion and a challenge. I enjoy testing different techniques, baits, and locations to find the best way to catch fish in any condition. One of the ways I have improved my ice fishing skills is by talking to […]
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Yellow Bass Iowa’s Overlooked Panfish
Yellow Bass Iowa’s Overlooked Panfish By Rod Woten Iowa has a love-hate relationship with the yellow bass. On one hand they’re plentiful, fun to catch and make delicious table fare. On the other hand, in many instances, they’re an invasive species and out-compete other panfish like crappies and bluegills…even largemouth bass. They are prolific breeders […]
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Minnesota Ice Fishing Nothing Like it
Minnesota Ice Fishing… It’s Like No Other What happens when you combine over 10,000 lakes loaded with fish in a state that produces consistent below freezing temps? You have the recipe for ice fishing of epic proportion. Throw in a myriad of full service resorts, outfitters and sleeper fish house businesses that cater to ice […]
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The Ice is Coming
The Ice is Coming By Dan Galusha Ice fishing season is upon is getting closer, and that means getting the tackle and equipment out from storage long enough before the first day it is to be used. Once it is pulled out a lot of us will say, “I don’t remember putting that away in […]
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Prepare for the First Day of Ice Fishing
Prepare for the First Day of Ice Fishing As the temperatures drop and frost begins to decorate the landscape, it’s that time of year again – ice fishing season is just around the corner! Soon enough, our favorite frozen playgrounds will transform into angler’s paradises, offering the thrill of reeling in those elusive underwater treasures. […]
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