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To some there is nothing more relaxing than sitting on a frozen lake for hours, with some close friends, just waiting to get that big catch of the day. Nothing in sight for miles, except for your breath and a frozen lake from shore to shore. While many people try to avoid the cold, these brave fishermen embrace it and take on this challenge from mother nature.

It may seem like a dangerous hobby, but ice fishing is popular in the northern United States and can yield some of the year’s biggest catches. Want to learn more about ice fishing? Find articles here for the best ice fishing products, tip and tricks, and places to ice fish.

Use These Baits for Ice Fishing Success

In the winter and in cold temperatures in general, fish are less active and less prone to biting. This can be a problem for ice anglers, so when the artificial lures aren’t working, it’s time to break out...

Ice fisherman drilling a hole with a power auger on a frozen lake

Best Gas Powered Augers for Ice Fishing

Fishing during the winter season is a fulfilling activity for many fishermen. You simply walk across the sheet of ice to your area of choice and – voila! – you start fishing. However, you have to deal with...

ice auger drill

5 Best Augers for Ice Fishing Season

If you’ve ever gone ice fishing, you know that an ice auger is an essential piece of gear. Without an ice auger to drill through the ice, you’ll have a hard time catching fish.  An ice auger is a drill that carves...

angler ice fishing with a rod and reel combo

Best Rod and Reel Combos for Ice Fishing

Rods and reels are the most basic and necessary pieces of equipment to go fishing, so an ice fishing combo is an important purchase! While you can buy your ice fishing rod and reel separately, a rod and reel combo...

person ice fishing on a lake in winter

Our Favorite Rods for Ice Fishing

Ice fishing certainly isn’t a sport for the faint of heart, but those who have given it a try know how truly rewarding it can be. Pulling out a fish seemingly from nowhere can be exhilarating. Many ice fishers...

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Essential List of Ice Fishing Gear

Fishing season doesn’t have to end once the weather turns cold; plenty of anglers simply shift into ice fishing season! Ice fishing is popular in the northern United States, where there are plenty of opportunities to...

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Ice Fishing Lake of the Woods

Lake of the Woods, sometimes called the Walleye capital of the world, is the largest freshwater lake in the United States after the Great Lakes. It is also one of the best ice fishing lakes in Minnesota. ...

ice shelter night lights

Portable Ice House Lights

If you want to do some ice fishing at night, you will need the right ice shelter lighting in your tent or shanty.  Invest in a quality LED that will illuminate the interior of your ice house and help you see what...

fisherman on a lake in minnesota

10 Best Ice Fishing Lakes in Minnesota

Each year thousands of fishmerman trade in their boats for sled, shelters and cold weather gear to hit frozen lakes for trophy fish.   Ice Hockey is the official state sport in Minnesota, but outdoorsmen and anglers...

person ice fishing in boots

Best Ice Fishing Boots for Winter Fishing

When you’re ice fishing, safety is vital. Ice fishing boots are an important part of ice fishing safety; not only do they keep your feet warm and dry, but they also prevent slipping and falling on (or through) the ice...

south dakota ice fishing lakes

Best Ice Fishing Lakes in South Dakota

Most people choose to visit South Dakota because it is home to Mount Rushmore, but that isn’t the only reason to go. If you are trying to find a destination this winter for some good ice fishing, then look no further...