Frosty hands, frozen water, and the inevitable sharp edges they create have always necessitated simple, streamlined, yet steadfast ice fishing reels. For over 20 years, I’ve trusted a quiver of ...

While bass anglers move from spot to spot with the simple tap of a trolling pedal, ice anglers rely on their own two feet. Sure, we can hop on a snowmobile or ATV to run longer distances. But drilling ...

Start your ice fishing adventure without breaking the bank. Here’s how to gear up and catch fish for less. If you're new to ice fishing, the amount of specialized gear some anglers use can be daunting ...

A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

The first thing you’ll notice when you pick up StrikeMaster’s Lithium 24v auger is its weight, or rather, it’s lack thereof. The 8-inch auger weighs in at 14.3 pounds while the 6-inch model is a ...

Learn expert jigging techniques for catching northern pike through the ice. Learn about the best rods, reels, lures, and strategies to land aggressive winter pike.

Learn more about ice fishing, including which lakes are your best bet to catch a bite, in New Mexico in Winter Guide, brought to you by GO New Mexico, coming Nov. 27. Even for an experienced angler, ...

As the temperature drops and ice begins to form, many Michigan anglers soon will start to wonder when they can head out onto the ice. The past two seasons have seen poor ice coverage, hurting anglers ...

As the demand for travel trailers and other types of adventure rigs continues to rise, manufacturers are diversifying their offerings to cater to every need, lifestyle, and hobby. In what follows, we ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. As I was about to cast toward shore, a slight movement caught my eye. Five painted turtles sunning on a ...

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