Over the years, I've learned a lot form my ice-angling companions. These tips are from guys that spend a lot of time on the ice, and sharing their insights has made me a better angler, and hopefully you.... more »
Modifying an ice-fishing lure is about making it a better bait. Refining action, customizing colours, and replacing hooks are common lure-tweaking tactics. After some trial and error, doctored lures often become confidence baits, outperforming those fished straight out of the box... more »
As we near the end of the decade, the electronics available to the angler and hunter only become more and more sophisticated and user friendly. At the same time, the price of these incredibly sophisticated units has continued to drop, making technology that was once out of reach of... more »
Install a rod holder. Inexpensive, it will keep your rod secure and out of harm's way when you're busy with other tasks or positioned perfectly when deadsticking. Products are available or you can make your own out of PVC pipe. Clip a fishing towel to the inside of your hut for drying hands. Bring... more »
The International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, the world's largest sportfishing trade show, was held this summer in Orlando, Florida. There were aisles of great products to play with, but here are a few new items to keep your eye on for 2010.... more »
When you're 18 feet up in a tree stand and remaining motionless is difficult, as bone-chilling winds freeze your extremities and you sway back and forth, consider a ground blind. They're ideal during cold, rainy weather. Open field edges that have limited to no large trees to hang a stand along... more »
