I've seen ice-angling professionals use brightly colored fishing lines, which intrigued me because I know fish have very keen eyesight. Won't this spook the fish and cause them to retreat deeper,...

Ice fishing can be challenging, especially when selecting the right bait to improve your catch rate when fishing in cold conditions. Live bait is messy and slippery, requiring you to remove your...

Most ice fishermen have had the unpleasant experience of having a rod tip snap and break off. This is particularly painful on a high-end rod you paid a lot of money for. The best way to protect your...

Choosing the right fishing reel for your type and style of fishing will make you more successful on the ice! Ultralight spinning reels in size 1000 or 2500 are the most commonly used reel when...

Spud bars are an essential tool for the ice fishermen, and everyone should have one for early and late ice. Spud bars come in different lengths and weights, so how heavy should your ice fishing spud...

About five or six years ago, I decided to purchase an underwater camera for ice fishing. A small pocket-sized camera has been a great addition to helping me find fish and locate structure that holds...