I don't mind putting time and effort into ice fishing when the payout is big. I’m not talking coolers brimming with crappies and yellow perch, either. I’m talking about fish that make you question how ...

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 ...

Which ice fishing tip-ups are best? Ice fishing can be exciting and stressful in equal measure. You might have the best equipment, but if you miss the pickup or fish on the line, you could lose your ...

Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high school, my buddies and I ...

It was an invitation from local angler Steve Taylor that got me driving to a popular winter ice fishing destination. According to Taylor, there were a number of people that were going to meet on the ...

Summertime bass anglers may shun pike when they bite, but come winter, many anglers get excited about ice fishing for northern pike. And why not? They are widespread, aggressive and easy to catch.

SPOONER - The sun has at least two lives in winter. Its power was on full display on a recent clear morning in eastern Burnett County. First it slanted down to the snow-covered surface of Lipsett Lake ...

We have had a longer period of prolonged cold, and that has put a bit more ice on lakes in the region. I hear that Hershey Lake had about 6 inches of ice, Lake Maloney has 5 or so inches in the ...

The arrival of winter, highlighted by Monday's storm that hit Guernsey County and many areas across Ohio, has signaled the start of numerous outdoor recreation opportunities for area residents at Salt ...