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Recent Articles


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Keep Minnows Alive Longer Ice Fishing! (+Saltie Recipe)

Keeping minnows fresh and active can be the difference between having a mediocre or a great day catching fish while … Read more

Best Size for an Ice Fishing Hole! (Must See!)

Ice augers can drill holes as small as four inches and as large as twelve inches. The most commonly sized … Read more
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Can You Sleep in an Ice Fishing Tent? [Complete Guide!]

There are many advantages to ice fishing and spending the night inside of a portable ice shelter! While most people … Read more
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Is Ice Fishing Better When It’s Snowing?

Any time is a good time to get outside and go fishing, right? Well, some of my better days of … Read more
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How Much Does It Cost To Go Ice Fishing?

You’d be surprised at how inexpensive it is to go ice fishing when you’re just starting out! There isn’t that … Read more
Ice Fishing Sled

Do Ice Fishing Sleds Float? What You Need To Know!

When you’re trying to get on or off the ice, especially late ice, the first few feet between the bank … Read more

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