Ice Fishing

E. F. Schumacher coined the phrase "small is beautiful" to refer to economics, but his saying lends itself well to ultra-finesse tactics for panfish. Today there are an array of Lilliputian ice fishing lures packed full of fish-catching goodness. From tiny tungsten jigs to micro plastics, there is an economical element to these itty bitty baits in that they deliver high fish-catching value in a small package.

In an earlier blog entry I discussed using feather trebles to modify lures.

Catching largemouth bass through the hardened surface of Northern lakes (where legal) is an exercise in fun, thrills and excitement. While most ice angler's turn to panfish or walleye to whet their appetite, those that are searching for line-peeling pulls and hefty weights need look no further than old greenback himself.

The "Fall Factor"

Anyone who knows me understands that one of my true passions when it comes to the sport of

Drilling holes is a necessity for ice fishing. Choosing a good spot to drill and proper technique are important considerations.

Out of all the different ways you can catch pike through the ice, jigging has to be one of my favorites.

Ice fishing a new lake heightens the excitement and adventure of catching fish. It's fun to try new spots, and exploring new water increases your proficiency as a hard-water angler. To help you make the most of your ice-fishing adventures, here are some tips on how to approach a new lake.

So far the end of the 2013 and the start to the 2014 ice fishing season in the Chequamegon Bay area in Wisconsin has been COLD.

Some of the most consistent crappie action I experience on clear-water lakes occurs at twilight.