Ice Fishing Site

Here is a great video that introduces a lot of the tenets of modern ice fishing.  Watch how they use GPS with lake contour software to pinpoint the exact structure they are going to target that day.  From there they take their gas powered ice auger to quickly punch a series of holes to ensure [...]

The St. Paul Ice Show is this weekend and if you are in Minnesota and an ice fishing fanatic, this is the place to be.  Billed as the largest ice fishing show in North America, this show literally has everything you will ever need or want for ice fishing.  There are vendors from all the major [...]

I just came across a great article on ice fishing flashers titled The Best Weapon For Ice Fishing. Listen, I know I am beating this to death, but if there is one piece of equipment that can truly revolutionize your ice fishing game it is a flasher. Fishing without one really puts you [...]

After experimenting with several line types the past couple years, the lines that are specifically made for ice fishing really shine above standard monofiliment lines. These lines are designed specifically to be used in the cold and do perform much better than their brethren designed for warm water.
The key difference I have noticed is [...]

This is the exact question I asked when I got back into ice fishing.  It sure seems like a good amount of coin to plop down for that Marcum flasher only to see what depth of water I am fishing in.  But alas, there was my problem in thinking.  Seeing the depth of the water [...]

This is a common question of those that are contemplating heading out to the ice this winter. First, I would greatly suggest that you find a friend/acquaintance who will show you the ropes. Not only will it limit the amount you spend to get into the sport, it also gives you a great [...]

The most common appoach to using an underwater ice fishing camera is to cut a second hole a couple feet away from the hole you are planning to fish, lower your camera down to the depth you are fishing and point it in the direction of your bait. Once you have done this you [...]

As discussed in an earlier post on “How to use an ice fishing flasher to catch more fish”, a flasher is a great tool for the modern ice angler. The video below is a great way to visualize how you use a Marcum VX-1 flasher to catch a suspended fish. The same concept [...]

A good flasher is one of the key tools used to allow the modern ice angler to move quickly when there are no fish, but know immediately to stay if there are fish.  Basically there are 3 keys ways that a flasher can improve your catch rate.
Shoot flasher through the ice prior to dilling holes
Use your ice fishing [...]

When I say “modern ice fishing” what do I mean?  Two things spring to mind:
1. Mobility
Modern ice angling means that you are able to move on a moments notice and will until you find an active pod of fish.  I usually target panfish (sunfish and crappies) through the ice, and this is especially productive given [...]