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ICE TIP FROM TOM: STAY HYDRATED!

Remaining warm on the ice involves various components–and some often overlooked principles. One of these is proper hydration. Cold, dry environs continually work against the body. In its worst form, dehydration may have dire health […]

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Northland Fire-Tip Rod

Long rods are all the rage with hardwater warriors across the Ice Belt, thanks to a variety of performance benefits that boost your odds of putting fish on the ice. Northland Fishing Tackle® fuels the […]

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Safety First

Thanks to an extended stretch of unusually mild weather, anxious anglers across the Ice Belt are starting to venture out on winter’s magic carpet in force.But even at this late date, ice conditions are far […]

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Drill. Fish. Catch. Repeat.

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 […]

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Ice Rigger Innovations

Since its introduction just a few short years ago, HT’s Ice Rigger has steadfastly become standard equipment for many ice anglers–and for me, one of my personal favorite “go-to” approaches! The simplicity of a free-spooling, […]

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Across the Ice Belt TV from Ice Team

Growing in popularity, Across the Ice Belt television moves the Ice Team to a broader reach with cable network coverage through Fox Sports-North (Minnesota, Dakotas, Iowa and Western Wisconsin) and Fox Sports-Wisconsin. Starting its third […]

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ICE RIGGER TIPS

You might want to consider some of these helpful pointers, too. • Turn your reel slightly away from the flag when positioning your rod handles within the holder. This allows tripped flags extra room to […]

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A Fortified Fishing Experience

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 […]

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New Website, Sexiest Catalog On Ice

Legendary ice tackle-makers Custom Jigs & Spins recently launched a cutting-edge website at www.customjigs.com that almost jumps off the computer screen with photos of CJS pro staff, hot baits and gorgeous fish from across the […]

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LET THE ICE ADVENTURES BEGIN…SIMPLY!

With all of today’s talk about high tech ice fishing–wheel houses, GPS, electronic charting, high-powered sonar, under water cameras, high speed power augers, advanced ice rods, reels, tip-ups and accessories of every imaginable kind—it seems […]

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Ice Fishing Bluegill

Catching bluegill will never be the same again when you learn from Tom Zenanko why a Vexilar is so critical to catching deep water sunfish. Many anglers are not aware of the great history behind […]

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Clam Pro Tackle Time Bomb Spoon

Built using a similar design concept as last year’s Bomb Spoon, the new Time Bomb adds an elusive sound that fish know well. The clicking, ticking sound of prey moving along bottom. The underwater world […]

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Tom Gruenwald Outdoors: “Fan of Steel”

Time things right, and you’ll find an icy coating remaiings over select Great Lakes tributaries just when early spring steelhead runs begin–providing ice anglers a truly unique and exciting opportunity! http://www.tgofishing.com/portfolio/episode-39-fan-of-steel/ TGO will air weekly from Oct. […]

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The Hardwater Home Theater Experience

The ice shelter business is booming. Since 2007, sales of wheeled ice fishing houses have more than doubled. An entire industry has sprung up in response, with new manufacturers and expanded retail locations emerging each […]

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IN DEPTH ICE FISHING

In ice fishing if the fish are in the 12 to 20 foot depths on the main part of a lake, a combination of structure and current makes a good location for the angler.  Fish […]

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Shoestring Crappies

In my mind, there’s no such thing as the ‘midwinter blues’ when it comes to ice fishing. Waiting it out until late winter isn’t an option, nor is the thought of lowering my expectations – […]

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FL-12 Series by Vexilar

FL-12 Ultra Pack w / 12 Degree Ice Ducer & DD100. The FL-12 is the next generation of three-color, flasher/fish finder technology from Vexilar. The stylish new look of the FL-12 with its streamlined, flat […]

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Edge Power Auger

Clam has always led the way in the shelter, accessory and cold weather gear categories, so its only natural to take the next step and produce a power auger. By partnering with the best German […]

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ICE TIME!

The open-water fishing season is about over for another year. While that is a bit depressing, the good news is that ice fishing is not far off! With that in mind, this is a good […]

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Northland WHISTLER SPOON

The WHISTLER® SPOON is forged from solid brass and features a CutSlab™ Macho Minnow® body that erratically tumbles and flashes on the fall. Hollow brass beads clack, clang & clatter while a sonic whistling prop […]

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Gear up for first ice

  Anglers await the arrival of the first ice of winter with great anticipation. The short-lived first ice bite is classically one of the best of the winter, with active fish still found in near-shore, […]