During the past few years the Rock Island Conservation Club has canceled their winter fishing tournament because of poor ice conditions. Some of the years prior to that there were winter open water tournaments, but […]
The cold temperatures are settling in, and the visions of open water fishing are coming to a close. Ice anglers all over the upper Midwest have already taken to the early ice in pursuit of […]
Fishing nets are one of the most underrated and overlooked pieces of gear in an angler’s arsenal. A net can make or break a day, and be the difference between winning and losing a big […]
Fishing is a conservationist sport. Most participants are conscientious individuals who do their part in making sure one of the greatest renewable resources is well managed and protected. The innovative minds at Frabill have put […]
When fishing a shoreline with a drop-off edge it can be difficult landing anything over a pound since you have to pull the fish up by the line, or step off into the water, […]
Legendary angler and National Freshwater Fishing Hall of Fame inductee, Dale Stroschein, is a USCG-licensed charter captain and professional ice guide who has plied the storied waters of Wisconsin’s Door County and Green Bay for […]
New Blade Proves its Mettle on Pressured Water When muskies launch into radical feedings rampages, there’s simply nothing else like it in freshwater. Jaws snap, hooks set, water explodes, and everything else just goes haywire […]
Perhaps the most recognizable and well-respected ice angler ever to press tread against the ice, Brian Bro Brosdahl, has had a front-row seat to the evolution of modern ice fishing innovation. Bro has carved […]
The first step to bringing out the robust flavor of ribs, brisket and other meats is selecting the best meat smoker and deciding which fuel option — charcoal, electric or gas – works best for […]
Sitting nice and snug inside the Frabill, it was hard to believe what had just happened. Jigging for walleyes at the end of a sweet little point, I’d watched on the camera screen as a […]
I remember the first portable fish-houses to hit the ice. Mere canvas stretched over makeshift aluminum poles bolted to primitive plywood frames; nevertheless, they got us out of the wind and cold. Today, portable fish-houses […]
Frabill’s lightest portable flip-over ice-fishing shelter, the Recon, gets enhancements well beyond a fresh new exterio. Avid ice anglers know that dabbling a lure through one hole all day long rarely cuts it. Fish have […]
Large, sled-based fishing shelters are optimal for groups who travel by snow machine or ATV and appreciate their towing and storage capabilities. They also facilitate frequent moves to stay on top of the fish. Load […]
You’ve seen it out there on the frozen landscape. You’ve wondered about that single shelter all by itself, shining like a beacon of great fishing. Far from the crazy crowds of shantytown, the intriguing black […]
It’s often said that the greatest tool on earth is the human hand. Impossible to disagree, aside from maybe a numbed, frostbitten paw that can’t thread line through a jig eyelet. But next to functioning […]
The war against wasted bait took a significant turn recently with the introduction of Frabill’s new AQUA LIFE Dual Output 110V Aerator. Minnows, crayfish and crabs leftover in the livewell at the end of the […]
There’s no need to remind you about the price of bait nowadays – but we did anyway. And there’s really no reason to point out the cumulative costs of gas, coffee, breakfast burritos and lost […]
You’ve seen him on the lake. That guy. He’s no guide, but could fish toe-to-toe with any one of them. He’s a man’s-man, trading evening sitcoms and dart-league for a winter inside his icehouse. Those […]
Walking on ice to fish is nice. An unexpected plunge into the drink is not. In fact, it’s a serious situation. Odds are you’re not “that” angler who takes life-threatening chances on lunchmeat thin or […]
Everything seemed normal. Anglers embarked with Frabill portable shelters in tow. (Nothing abnormal there.) Holes were drilled, shanties erected and a good representation of the Frabill Nation was sitting comfortably inside their dwellings. (Another ordinary […]
We have our share of epic annual events. Topping that list might be the Big Easy’s Mardi Gras, replete with its audacious parade, Fat Tuesday and famously naughty beads. Marching north of the Creole and […]
Panfish anglers are a passionate crew. Finding and fooling big bluegills and crappies in the weeds or roaming schools of perch on the flats is the mission of the day… every day. It’s going to […]
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, we’re looking at another bitterly cold and snow-heavy winter. Doom merchants are throwing around words like “Snowpocalypse” and “Snowmageddon.” Survivalists are stocking up on water, food and fuel … […]
Jigglesticks and six-packs of Schmidt aside, this ain’t ice fishing a la Grumpy Old Men. In fact, among the sport’s top practitioners today, weather and the elements no longer affect comfort or fishing performance—ever. Cold […]
Call it trickle-down ice-onomics – how a majority of the most significant advances in ice fishing technology are the direct result of cutthroat tournament competition. From the nation teams competing in the international ice fishing […]
To save a lot of cash you sometimes have to spend a little. Take minnows, for example; they’re always for sale but never on sale, so when you buy them in bulk you want every […]
We live in an era of supersizing – ala a precedent many blame on fast-food chains. But take away the surplus saturated fat and artery-clogging bad cholesterol, and some upsizing is actually positive. Oversized soft […]
There’s no need to remind you about the price of bait nowadays – but we did anyway. And there’s really no reason to point out the cumulative costs of gas, coffee, breakfast burritos and lost […]
There’s no arguing that shrimp are the number one livebait offering amongst the seven seas. Likewise, visual surveying and statistical evidence supports that Frabill’s Flow-Troll is the most fished bait container in history. So it […]
When you don’t have to worry about the rain, wind and cold, fishing in bad weather really isn’t all that bad. The Frabill Rainsuit Jacket isn’t your standard foul weather gear jacket either, it was […]
Word from your buds fresh off the water is that the bite’s hot. But don’t bring your ultra-light lures; the fish are attacking big baits and big baits only. And now, according to the radar, […]
And now, here’s your Bassmaster Classic forecast: Fair chance of rain each day with winds and temps all over the map. Translation: Expect interesting weather. With conditions like that, the smart money says each of […]
Read any article, watch every television show, listen in to talk radio or chat to a fishing expert in person and you’ll soon realize the single most common word used in reference to live bait […]
The most easily stowable net you’ll ever use! When not in use, the net and net frame collapse and store inside the handle. Once you have a fish on the hook, just slide the handle […]
Ever wondered what else to do with a portable ice shelter after ice fishing season? Don’t pack it away, they are great for outdoor activities to keep your equipment dry and on a hunting trip […]
At this time of year, we are chomping at the bit as much as you are to feel the bite of a cold morning against our faces. It’s time to start reminding those that swim […]
This advanced ice-fishing tip-up records the depth at which bait is set, time of a bite, time since the bite, and the length of line taken by bait. The removable display module is backlit for […]
Frabill’s Aqua-Life Portable Aerator boasts “Whisper Drive” aeration for effectively aerating up to 6 gallons of water. Features include a water-resistant gasket and switch. To power this nifty little saltwater-safe device, use 2 “D” size […]
So what’s the no-brainer this winter? Try Frabill hitting bait shop shelves with ice fishing specific tackle storage. When Plano, the masters of tackle storage solutions, took on the trusted leader in ice fishing gear, […]
Besides being the greatest ice show on earth, the recent St. Paul Ice Fishing Show serves as a general barometer for the ice fishing industry. With a large and diverse swath of ice anglers in […]
The New Fishing Year kicks off Jan. 3-5, 2014 with the annual National Professional Anglers Association Conference. The Crowne Plaza hotel near the Minneapolis airport hosts the meetings, with a line-up of world-renowned speakers, a […]
The New Fishing Year kicks off January 3-5, 2014 with the annual National Professional Anglers Association Conference. The Crowne Plaza hotel near the Minneapolis airport hosts the meetings, with a line-up of world-renowned speakers, a […]
Fry an egg on the sidewalk? Go for it. Sweat like a Scandinavian in a sauna? If it floats your boat. We, however, the ice-fishing extremists, will be holed-up tinkering with AC settings to find […]
When anglers discovered flippin’—that quick and quiet pitch into the bedrooms of big bass—it opened the doors to a whole new realm of shallow water success. Why zing long noisy casts at bass that are […]
What’s cooler than ice? Getting free swag! We’re in the holiday mood and want to give all our Frabill fans a chance to win some cool gear. To enter our sweepstakes, go to our Wish […]
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