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 ...
Ice fishing is a winter pastime throughout many northern communities. Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
CHENANGO, OTSEGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WBNG) -- Those looking to get outside during the cold winter months may enjoy ice fishing at local ponds and lakes across the Southern Tier. The New York State ...