It was an invitation from local angler Steve Taylor that got me driving to a popular winter ice fishing destination. According to Taylor, there were a number of people that were going to meet on the ...

I don't mind putting time and effort into ice fishing when the payout is big. I’m not talking coolers brimming with crappies and yellow perch, either. I’m talking about fish that make you question how ...

Which ice fishing tip-ups are best? Ice fishing can be exciting and stressful in equal measure. You might have the best equipment, but if you miss the pickup or fish on the line, you could lose your ...

Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high school, my buddies and I would set out a spread of tip-ups and then just wait for a flag while cooking ...

I must say, I still think the fierce fighting Northern Pike is a greatly under-rated sport fish...and extremely tasty on the table too! Catching these brutes through the ice by using a good old ...

Summertime bass anglers may shun pike when they bite, but come winter, many anglers get excited about ice fishing for northern pike. And why not? They are widespread, aggressive and easy to catch.

SPOONER - The sun has at least two lives in winter. Its power was on full display on a recent clear morning in eastern Burnett County. First it slanted down to the snow-covered surface of Lipsett Lake ...