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 ...

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 ...

For years, ice anglers were told they had to downsize to catch fish. Fish are cold blooded and their metabolism slows in winter, so we need to use tiny lures to catch these fickle feeders, we thought.

Stac and I are ready for whatever happens on the ice. Credit: Courtesy of Kevin McKay I often get asked if I golf, bike, hunt or ice fish. My response is always the same: “No, I fly fish.” ...

Early-season walleye ice fishing techniques that actually work, covering proven spots, bait choices, and tactics to help you catch more fish when the ice is fresh. #WalleyeFishing #IceFishing ...

It was still dark when my fishing partner and I pulled into the parking lot at Geano Beach Bar and Grill in Green Bay. The temperatures were nearing in the single digits, and the wind chill made us ...

MONTPELIER — January is the start of ice fishing season in Vermont, and a forecast of cold weather over the coming week should offer increasing opportunities to safely enjoy this fun and accessible ...

Nearly 2 million people in the United States go ice fishing every winter. For most, it’s a chance to get outside and enjoy time with friends. But long before ice fishing was a recreational hobby, it ...

Like any style of fishing, ice fishing definitely has a learning curve. Even as an avid fly and spin fisherman with loads of diverse experience, my first time stepping out onto the ice was ...

Ice fishing conditions this winter have not been the best and it’s not looking good unless a cold snap comes in the next few weeks. Brian Palcer, Park Manager for Rifle Gap, Rifle Falls, and Harvey ...