Ice fishing is a favorite pastime of those who call the Great White North home. It can be done out in the open on the barren landscape of a lake with minimal comfort or it can be done in a lavishly configured fish house with all the comfort… read more
If you have time, you can take your ice-fishing rod to a fishing supply shop, where you can get it respooled inexpensively. But it's pretty simple to do it yourself once you know what you're doing, though it can be confusing at first. read more
Ice fishing presents a whole host of challenges not found in warm weather. Using an old-fashioned wooden ice fishing pole can add to the challenge--and perhaps the fun, too. Using a wooden ice fishing pole isn't much different than using a… read more
Each winter the opportunity presents itself to for anglers in cold-climate portions of the United States to enjoy ice fishing. Many will choose to use an ice fishing rod and reel to pursue fish such as crappie, perch, bass and lake trout. O… read more
An ice fishing pole is much shorter in terms of size than a regular fishing pole. Most are no longer than 30 inches. Anglers will use these poles to "jig' for fish through the ice. This is done by slowly moving a lure or a live bait up and… read more
Bluegills are a favorite quarry for ice fishermen. Jigging for bluegills is enjoyable and bluegills are one of the most coveted of freshwater fish for their sweet fillets. Knowing how to rig your ice fishing pole correctly for bluegills can… read more
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