Long ice rods for good jigging styles
November 23, 2021
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These unusual rods are apparently all the rage in the Midwest, where the Frozen Chozen fishes water less than three feet deep to catch bluegills.
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New York’s top hard-water species: where and how to catch them
November 23, 2021
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With some great species to target through the ice in New York, and so many lakes and ponds open to ice fishing in our state, it can be difficult to choose where to start.
First ice: a great time to get kids fishing
November 23, 2021
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Kids take to ice-fishing like a pike to soft water.
Pro Tip of the Week: Silk jig trailer latest ice fishing innovation
November 23, 2021
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Strands of silk held together by a silicone bead can be attached to your jig hook to mimic the natural actions of aquatic bugs that fish like to eat.
An ice hater’s guide to ice fishing line
November 23, 2021
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Attaching a fluorocarbon leader to your ice fishing line can make a difference in your success rate.
Minnesota Pro Tip of the Week: Thinking ahead to early ice
November 16, 2021
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While it’s true that the shallowest waters will freeze first, I avoid those small shallow lakes because the fishing can be tough there, particularly if there is no snow cover. The fish see you and spook easily.
When ice arrives, these lakes will be ready to greet walleye anglers
November 16, 2021
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Here’s the outlook for some of Minnesota’s top destinations.
Late fall ‘perch season’ upon us
November 16, 2021
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Whenever the weather cooperates, outstanding catches of perch can be made for the next several months close to shore and in protected embayments connected to the lake.
Ice anglers, get ready now to fish more later
November 16, 2021
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When fall open-water fishing, a portion of what I do is dedicated to winter scouting.