Ice Fishing

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Ice fishing for steelhead

by Gord Ellis | January 31, 2024

A look at the locations, techniques and terminal gear that can help you ice some steel.

COs issue ice fishing safety reminder

by Editorial Staff | January 26, 2024

With the late start to ice fishing season, the Ontario Conservation Officers Association (OCOA) is urging anglers to use caution when heading out this winter.

Upsizing baits for ice fishing

by Tim Allard | January 19, 2024

When on ice, there are many cases where an upsized bait is better than a smaller one. Here is a look at when going bigger can work to your advantage.

Fish smarter on the ice

by Tim Allard | January 18, 2024

Discover how modern ice fishing methods utilize technology and increase angling success on the ice, while minimizing grunt work.

How to catch lake trout

by Gord Ellis | January 10, 2024

Senior Editor Gord Ellis refreshes from experience on how to catch the perfect winter fish — the lake trout.

Creating ice central

by Tim Allard | November 29, 2023

How to create a comfortable, cozy ice fishing base camp with handy items for the ultimate experience.

Fish On Ice With Rod

Icing walleye with the right rod

by Tim Allard | February 15, 2023

A quality, well-balanced, sensitive ice rod is a beautiful thing. Here are the four I use to get the job done for walleye.

Ice Fishing With A Flasher Horizontal

Ice fishing with a flasher

by Jeff Gustafson | December 13, 2022

As someone who grew up in the modern age of ice fishing, I could not imagine hitting the ice without a flasher or some form of sonar.

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Icing walleye on a new lake

by Tim Allard | February 14, 2022

The next time you ice fish a new lake, consider these practices and tips that I’ve learned through experience.