You might think of bluegills as something kids catch from docks in the summertime. But in winter, they are serious sport. They can be willing biters ... or they can be challenging, depending on their ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Arctic temperatures have anglers cutting holes in thick ice to go fishing, a welcome change after the ...

Which ice fishing jigs are best? Ice fishing can require a lot of gear, but few accessories are as important as a quality jig. These lures have a weighted sinker and are often brightly colored to ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

Hello folks, today we're on the ice looking for panfish. We've baited up with superworms, butter worms, and a soon-to-be-released jig, the Stingnose. We're on about 6 inches of ice, in about -10 ...

Stripers are keying on small threadfin shad about one-half inch long. Lures or bait that size are good to use. Larger shad or ...

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Hughes says on Long Island, a two-month window for ice-fishing can occur in January and February. "If you get cold, still ...

Downsizing your jigs/spoons can sometimes help to get fish to bite. Lately, you can see them coming up to your baits on your electronics and taking a look, but not committing to strike.

I shouted a warning to my fishing partner Jon as the latest herd of tumbleweed stampeded across the ice toward us. After dodging and deflecting the brush, we laughed at our predicament. This was, ...