Those new to ice fishing will notice a difference right away with the primary tool used by all anglers -- the fishing rod, or pole. When fishing during other times of year, anglers in these areas ...

The best ice fishing rods will make your next ice fishing adventure even more enjoyable. We picked rods based on the species of fish you're after, from trout to panfish to walleye.

Trophy class pike are fun to catch on tip-ups, but catching them on a jigging rod is much more exciting! Author, Joe Shead, shares his best ice fishing tips for catching big pike.

Yes, ice fishing requires different gear than open-water fishing, but you don't need to break the bank to get started in this fun and exciting sport. Here are some tips on how to break in on a budget.

A five-gallon bucket works well to keep rods/tip-ups organized, and a sled is a great way to transport your gear onto the ice. Andy Dux, Panhandle Regional Fisheries Manager ...

An ice fishing rod is meant to drop vertically and operate at close distances, ... For instance, this model has a flat tip that lets the angler more easily detect ascending and descending strikes.

Tech Tips. Speaking of screen time, if you’ve got one of those snazzy underwater ice-fishing cameras, bring it. Training a camera on one of your shiners adds a whole new element of fun to tip-up ...

Tip-up: A basic tip-up, with a submersible reel and flag that “tips up” to signal a strike, will cost about $10 to $15. Higher-end models that pair with a regular ice fishing rod, ...

Undated courtesy photo, circa November 2023, of Holdersonice.com tip-down ice fishing rod holders, which react to the slightest bite of any fish, and helped catch this mess of perch and walleye ...

With temperatures lingering in the 20s that sunny morning, slush formed quickly inside of one fishing hole, prompting John Gubala, of Chicago Ridge, to use a rod tip to swish away the ice.