Make Your Life Easier With An Ice Fishing Sled

While there is typically not a lot of equipment and tackle involved in ice fishing, it is still challenging to try to carry it all onto the lake in just one trip, even with a backpack and tackle box. The answer to your problems is likely in the form of an ice fishing sled that is designed to allow you to pull all your supplies in one easy trip from the vehicle to the lake.  Read more... (429 words, estimated 1:43 mins reading time)

Portable Ice Fishing Shelters

Undoubtedly the biggest advantage to the many different models and styles of ice fishing shelters on the market today is their ease of collapsing, setting up and moving. In deciding on what type and which options are available with the various types of ice fishing shelters it is important to keep in mind the type of fish you will be after, how long a period of time you wish to fish, and what conditions you can reasonably expect to encounter on the ice.  Read more... (495 words, estimated 1:59 mins reading time)

Get Out Of The Weather With An Ice Fishing Shelter

Get Out Of The Weather With An Ice Fishing Shelter

An ice fishing shelter is a usually more or less of a necessity if you plan to spend long periods of time out on the open ice. Not only does the ice fishing shelter protect anglers from the bitter winter winds but it also prevents sun glare and keeps even small amounts of heat within the shelter, allowing greater comfort but also keeping ice fishing holes from icing over as quickly.  Read more... (540 words, estimated 2:10 mins reading time)

Building Your Own Ice Fishing Shanty

There are a huge number of models and styles of available for pre-made options for an ice fishing shanty. Most of these designs are portable and can be fully or partially collapsed for easy moving off and onto the ice surface. Some of the pre-fabricated ice fishing shanty designs also have their own skids or sled runners to make moving the building as simple as possible, while some may be actual trailers. An ice fishing shanty is different than an ice fishing house which is a permanent structure that is typically built on the lake and left in place for the winter.  Read more... (433 words, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)

Getting The Right Ice Fishing Rod

Choosing the correct ice fishing rod is important as you dont want to have to deal with problems with equipment when you are out on the lake. Spending some time getting a rod that will meet all your needs is a good idea since they are undoubtedly one of the most important factors in being able to bring in the big fish.  Read more... (416 words, estimated 1:40 mins reading time)

Ice Fishing In The Northern States

For many fishermen the winter doesnt mean a stop in the fishing action, rather it is just the perfect environment to enjoy the winter weather and the challenge of ice fishing on the many frozen lakes and waterways. Ice fishing offers several advantages to summer fishing although many people dont realize all the benefits in choosing off-season fishing.

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