While walking down the aisles recently of the local bait shop, I couldn’t help but be somewhat astonished by all the ice rod models available. This experience had me thinking back to my ice fishing ...

If you have ever wondered what to do with those broken fishing rods, how about turning them into an ice jigging rod? Most of us have some old or broken fishing rods that no longer can be used as they ...

Tip-ups probably account for the majority of pike caught through the ice. Countless others are caught incidentally by anglers in pursuit of perch, walleyes or crappies. But jigging is an exciting and ...

Third in a series on cold-weather fishing. Perhaps one of the most consistent winter bites in the Mid-Atlantic for winter-time panfish is the ice fishing gig for huge yellow perch at Maryland’s Deep ...

Just like open water fishing, success on hard water requires using the right tools for the job. Dr. Jason Halfen No different than in open water, each trip on the ice is unique: we fish at different ...

Whether you’re a newbie to the sport of ice fishing or a seasoned angler, everybody needs that one ice fishing rod to handle multiple species. These versatile ice rods are sensitive enough for sunfish ...

HIGGINS LAKE -- It felt like forever since the last time I sat on a bucket jigging with an ice fishing rod. My hands were freezing, my toes were nubs, and extreme boredom poured over me like a bad ...

You might think of bluegills as something kids catch from docks in the summertime. But in winter, they are serious sport. They can be willing biters ... or they can be challenging, depending on their ...

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While hauling a 6-pound bass through the ice or catching a pickerel, walleye or trout can be exciting, on slow days it can also become boring. There’s more to ice fishing than drilling holes and ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more An ice fishing rod may seem like a simple device, but not every model is created equally.

Our ice fishing expert breaks down the ice fishing gear you need to stay warm and dry while tackling the hard water.