As is often the case, necessity led to the invention of a new form of angling -- ice fishing -- in order to get around this icy blockade. Ice fishing actually began out of true necessity ...

Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high ... but here are a few tips I've learned over the years that have helped me chase more flags.

Read Next: The Best Ice Fishing Fish Finders of 2025 If you aren’t equipped with electronics, you can set several tip-ups along the descent. (More on this in the next section.) Or you can try jigging ...

Here’s everything you need to know to start tip-up ice fishing. You can use a tip-up ... Use these three tips to hook more fish on your tip-ups: Go Big: Tip-ups give anglers the chance to ...

Go with a high-quality reel and lube it with grease specifically designed for ice fishing. Then test the drag before you start fishing to ensure it’s working properly. You should be able to ...

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation urges anglers to keep these tips in mind when planning your next ice fishing trip. – four inches of clear, black ice is generally safe ...

Other safety suggestions by the WDFW include spreading out to avoid concentrating weight in one area, bringing a spare set of ...

Twelve Mile Lake/Creek is located in southwest Iowa and has been a favorite for late-season bluegill, crappie, and walleye ...

The DNR is offering “Ice Fishing Tips,” according to the following news release: The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has released the latest in its series of audio programs for ...

With temperatures below freezing across much of Wyoming, ice fishing season has begun. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department ...