All Entries Tagged With: "ice fishing"
Rifle River Recreation Area Winterfest February 21
With winter in full swing, the Michigan DNR wants residents to know there is plenty of cold-weather fun planned at Rifle River Recreation Area’s annual Winterfest Saturday, February 21.
Michigan Free Fishing Weekend February 14-15
On Saturday, February 14, and Sunday, February 15, everyone in Michigan – including residents and non-residents – can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply.
Last Ice, Best Ice?
Some say the best ice fishing of the season is last ice. This may or may not be true but one thing is for sure, you’ll want to be extra careful looking for that late season action.
Expand Your Ice Season Pike Spearing VIDEO!
Fishing for Panfish is a blast, we all know that. Setting up a couple of tip ups is also another way to have some fun. However, if you really want a rush, try spearing. Yes, spearing through the ice is a blast.
Getting the Itch
Well it’s that time of year again. Getting the itch to go ice fishing. Summer has come and gone. The water temperatures in the lakes are falling fast.
Ultimate Ice Fishing at Ultimate Fishing Show Detroit
Ice is finally forming on lakes in southern Michigan and anglers will find everything they need for a successful ice fishing trip at the Ultimate Fishing Show–Detroit’s Ice Fishing Extravaganza and Shanty Truck Load Sale.
Drilling Holes
In today’s age of mobile ice fishing, a traditional gas auger is becoming more of an inconvenience. They are expensive, heavy and you have to mix the gas. They generally leak over time, and let’s not forget the fumes.
Do you see what I see
Each year lakes freeze, suspended particles settle and the water clears, sometimes to the point that you are able to see many feet down your hole.
Late Ice Lake St. Clair Jumbo Perch
For die-hards like Joe Balog willing to chase Lake St. Clair’s jumbo yellow perch late into winter, the best fishing is just beginning.
Michigan Free Fishing Weekend Winter 2014
The 2014 Michigan Free Fishing winter weekend is this Saturday and Sunday, February 15 – 16. You can fish without a fishing license anywhere in Michigan that is open for legally open species.
Hardwater Preparations
As the leaves change and fall ushers in the brisk weather, it signifies the start of the ice fishing season. There are many things that get a place on my to do list when I prepare for the hardwater.
Bluegills, Bluegills and More Bluegills!
As the temperature drops and the first snow flurries fall, puddles start to freeze overnight and my mind like, so many others across the ice belt, is focused on ice fishing.
Size Matters!
One style of fishing I find interesting and love to utilize when it is called for is ‘long rodding’. This ice fishing technique is extremely popular in the southern parts here in Wisconsin.
K&E Tackle Ice Rods – My Two Cents!
When deciding to get into competitive ice fishing, you have to have some of the best gear to make sure you don’t miss the slightest bite. That’s where K&E Tackle’s Whip’r Rod comes in.
North Dakota’s Winter Gold – Jumbo Perch!
When you hear the words Ice Fishing what is the first thing that comes to mind? For me it’s the sight of a jumbo perch surpassing a pound and a half sliding up a hole, plucked from his comrades in the depths below that are awaiting their own ascent to the top side of the ice to meet me.
Scouting Fish Without A Fishfinder
Tired of waiting for fish to come to you? No fishfinder? No Problem! Just go find them. Here is some tricks I use to catch fish without having to carry a heavy fishfinder.
Ice Jig Basics
Slow down, my dad told me as he was trying to keep up with us! In just over an hour, we had caught 56 bluegills and perch. Last winter, I didn’t have a lot of time to ice fish, but I had fun when I did. This year, I’m hoping to get on the ice a lot more.
Bill Ferris Seminar Panfish through the Ice
Join ice fishing guru and K&E Tackle pro staff member Bill Ferris at Vern’s Repair and Sport for a free panfish ice fishing seminar 1/8/2013 6PM!
