Catching crappie through the ice can be a challenging and exciting time. Using the right bait can make an immense difference in your success. Live bait is always best during winter months as it requires little or no action from the angler to create movement. Cold water temperatures slow down crappies' movement and eating habits, so placing the right bait… read more
Ice fishing requires patience, a tolerance for cold weather, and the right bait and lures to nab the fish. Understand and know how to construct the right combination of live bait, tackle and sinkers to achieve the best results for your time spent on the cold and frigid frozen water. For most species, minnows are a top choice of bait to construct a fishing se… read more
Portable fishing houses are a staple among ice fishermen. Used to protect anglers from the cold temperatures outside, portable fishing houses provide insulation and shelter to reduce the potential for hypothermia. Like their human counterparts, ice fishing bait, which commonly includes worms and minnows, also requires shelter from the elements. Utilizing the… read more
Ice fishing can be a long process, especially if you are not sure which spot is the best location to drill a fishing hole or what type of bait will attract the most fish. When ice fishing, choose bait based on fish preference. Knowing which bait to choose will improve your chances of luring fish to your hole. Spending hours on the water can be stressful for… read more
One of the most effective ways of inciting a strike is through the use of colorful or bright bait. Because spikes (small larvae used for bait when ice fishing) have a neutral color, it is best to change them to red so large game fish can spot them more quickly under the ice. Spikes are a unique type of bait in that they must be kept cold to impede growth and… read more
Ice fishing baits offer many options. The fish that the angler is after often dictates the choice of bait, as does the features of the body of water being fished. Ice fishing baits are deployed on tip-ups or on jigging rods and played… read more
Ice fishing requires that specific equipment be used. The fact that the angler has to make a hole in the ice to be able to fish contributes to this. While the fishing tackle is similar to warm-weather gear, an ice fisherman will use ot… read more
Walleye are a hard-fighting game fish native to waters in the northern United States and Canada. Because of their hearty appetites and excellent vision, Walleye can be pursued during the winter fishing season if you follow a few key st… read more
Fishing is one of the most popular pastimes in Minnesota, so ice fishing is -- almost by default -- also popular, since ice covers the lakes for five months or more every winter. There is a culture of ice fishing in the state, and angl… read more
Red Lake River is a major waterway in the northern end of Minnesota, flowing from Red Lake towards North Dakota. In the winter, much of the river's 190 miles freeze over. While it may seem placid and quiet, numerous fish species like t… read more
Winter fishing allows anglers to enjoy the sport when fewer anglers crowd the lake. Different tactics and tackle are required when fishing during the winter months. Game fish respond to baits and lures differently due to lower water te… read more
It's important to pay attention to changing water temperatures when ice fishing. Smaller lakes offer the greatest opportunity for ice fishing at the start of the season. Once small lakes freeze, you can begin the season with an immedi… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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