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 ...

Northern Minnesota and North Dakota, however, are experiencing some excellent early ice walleye fishing and the remainder of the Midwest shouldn’t be too far behind, so get those batteries charged and ...

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.

Ice rod and reel combos are pretty affordable, but again, if you go the garage sale route, you can probably equip yourself for $5 to $10. Or you can buy an inexpensive new combo starting around ...

Learn four expert tips to detect finicky fish bites during winter ice fishing. From spring bobbers to electronics, catch more ... taking the weight of your jig off the rod tip. In this case, ...

Undated courtesy photo, circa November 2023, of Holdersonice.com tip-down ice fishing rod holders, which react to the slightest bite of any fish, and helped catch this mess of perch and walleye ...

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.

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 ...

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Ice fishing can be pretty darned simple. Drill a hole, drop a baited hook and wait for a fish to bite. It really can be that simple if you’re just starting. But like ...