Ice fishing tips: Stay safe with the proper gear as you venture onto first ice

Stay safe and prevent an unexpected polar plunge by owning the right gear and frequently checking ice conditions! Cooler nights and accumulating snow have dropped temperatures near freezing, and we’ll soon be walking on water again. Take a few steps now to know you’re prepared when ice arrives. First, pull out all your ice fishing…

Spring fishing tip: Head to a local river or stream to catch some carp and suckers

Coach Jason Revermann: When the snow melts, beat cabin fever by targeting rough fish in a hard-running river near you. Some of my first fishing memories are of digging worms, grabbing a rod and reel, some heavy sinkers, a few hooks, and then biking down to the local river to catch carp and suckers with…

Ice fishing tips: Must-have tools for safe early ice fishing adventures

Every year, many anglers can’t wait to tackle early ice to work the first hot bite. If you want to set the hook on some fresh-ice fish, then here are a few items I consider must-haves.First, own and bring an ice chisel. When used properly, you can quickly check ice conditions as you venture out. Knowing the condition…

Ice fishing tips: Go-to baits and jigging tactics for first ice walleyes

First ice is kind of like opening day for open-water walleye anglers. You mostly must rely on last year’s experiences. That’s how I start. I’ll use lures that provided success in the past, but I also always have two or three other rods rigged up with alternate offerings. Second, I always drop down a live…

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