The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has changed the rule surrounding ice anglers’ use of automatic hook-setting ...

Nonmotorized devices that set the hook using the force of a spring device or the force of a bent fishing pole are now legal ...

It’s no secret that using the best ice fishing line is critical for any setup. Whether it’s jigging for panfish or using tip-ups for pike, the cold water and hostile environment will push your line to ...

The Minnesota DNR has changed the rule regulating ice anglers’ use of automatic hook-setting devices and has clarified rules ...

Winter is coming, and many freshwater anglers are looking forward to ice fishing. If you’re not from Wisconsin, Michigan, or Minnesota, you might not be familiar with the temporary colonies of ice ...

A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

Last year’s pandemic was a boon for people heading to the outdoors. It was the one place that was safe. Fishing numbers and licenses in the state of Iowa were up by more than 50 percent. Some were ...

Since fish are cold-blooded creatures, colder water temperatures significantly slow their activity. Thick ice and snow cover ...

Fans of ice fishing will tell you there’s nothing quite like it — but it does require some specialist equipment. Fortunately an ice fishing rod is not expensive, so anybody can try this fascinating ...