Flying the Flag: The Case for Ice Fishing With Tip-Ups. Why so serious on the ice? Set some flags and have a beer. By Joe Cermele Feb 06, 2023. Tip-ups are a great way to cover more water on the ice.

Those new to ice fishing will notice a difference right away with the primary tool used by all anglers -- the fishing rod, or pole. When fishing during other times of year, anglers in these areas ...

Final Thoughts on the Best Ice Fishing Rods. While there are anglers who carry several cases of rods on the ice, you really only need one quality multi-purpose ice fishing rod. The best multi-purpose ...

PITTSBURGH, April 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way to keep a fishing rod warm to prevent ice build-up on its line guides and within its reel when ice fishing," said an ...

Lithium battery-powered ice auger: $500. Insulated hub-style portable shelter: $400. Four rod-and-reel combos: Average price varies from $35 to $45, so let’s split the difference and say $160 ...

Higher-end models that pair with a regular ice fishing rod, allowing anglers to reel in a fish instead of pulling it in hand-over-hand, can run about $60.