Most ice fishermen don’t put a ton of thought towards the diameter of their holes, how much distance is between each, their pattern, or what depth of water they position over. But the truth of it is these factors are extremely important for ice fishing success. By neglecting these factors, you are running of the…
Worms are one of the most reliable types of bait you can offer freshwater fish. Natural living worms consistently catch fish during warmer months but using them for ice fishing can seem foreign to many ice fishermen. Although worms are not the best live bait option for ice fishing, an earthworm on a jig can…
Ice fishing season is a wonderful time of the year. Depending on where you live, you can catch a wide variety of fish, from perch to trout. These fish are easier to catch in the winter than in the summer. They are colder, and therefore, they move slower. It’s no wonder why so many people…
If you have ever seen someone ice fishing, you know that it usually looks quite different from the fishing styles of open water. It can seem strange to fish with such a tiny rod, and you may wonder what the point is. Why are ice fishing rods so small? Ice fishing rods are so small…
Leave a comment after this article and let’s talk more about fishing. I’d love to read your feedback. For many ice fishermen, a rattle reel is a foreign concept and I know for myself, it was something I had never heard of until I got to try one a few years back. I grew up…
Leave a comment after this article and let’s talk more about fishing. I’d love to read your feedback. Ice fishing with a quality rod can make a big difference in your overall success on the ice, in particular for lighter biting fish like panfish and trout. Noodle rods are becoming increasingly more popular today because…