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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The chaotic beauty of ice fishing adventures in Idaho — from a lost rod to ‘Ted Lasso’ By Jordan Rodriguez Special to the Idaho Statesman Updated January 26, 2024 8:31 AM ...