Most people head south for the cold winter months to get to warmer weather, however we did the opposite. We headed further up north to the very cold Gatineau, Quebec in Canada. Read the rest of this entry »

The cold weather is what a boatless angler waits for as the ice provides a gateway to a complete body of water. But where do you begin? Here’s part 2 of The Boatless Angler and The Basics of Ice Fishing. Read the rest of this entry »

Winter is upon us again, for some it’s a time for rest and relaxation, but for others it’s a time of pleasure and excitement! The cold weather is what a boatless angler waits for as the ice provides a gateway to a complete body of water. But where do you begin? Read the rest of this entry »

Always use the lightest pound test line you can get away with – or at least use a lighter leader line. For perch and pan fish, 4 pound line (or leader line) is a great choice – 6 pound line for walleye/trout and 8 pound line for pike… just to name a few. Read the rest of this entry »

For those of us fortunate enough to live in an area where our lakes freeze, we have the ability to enjoy the great outdoors during the winter & do some ice fishing. Read the rest of this entry »

When it comes to ice fishing, you can sure have some great days on the “hard water”. There are some things you can do and observe on the ice, which will help make your day of ice fishing a great one. Read the rest of this entry »