Tag Archives: ice fishing

Best Live Baits for Late-Season Ice Fishing: What Works When the Ice is Thick

February 26, 2025 | 🪝 Fishing Bait and Lure | Baitshop Kelly

Late-season ice fishing presents a unique set of challenges, with fish becoming more lethargic due to dropping oxygen levels and colder water temperatures. Choosing the right live bait can make all the difference when the bite slows down. Here are …

Protecting Ice Fishing Waters: 3 Essential Tips to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species

February 24, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Sarah

Ice fishing season is in full swing, and whether the target is walleye, perch, northern pike, or trout, keeping fisheries healthy is just as important as landing a trophy catch. Invasive species and fish diseases don’t take a break in …

How to Keep Your Catch Fresh in a Cooler While Ice Fishing

February 14, 2025 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Brandy

Ice fishing is one of the most exciting ways to enjoy winter angling, but keeping your catch fresh can be a challenge in freezing conditions. Improper storage can lead to frozen, spoiled, or dehydrated fish. Whether fishing for walleye, perch, …

Chasing Sheefish Beneath the Arctic Ice: A True Winter Adventure

February 12, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Eight feet of ice, 40-pound sheefish, and time spent among the locals create an unforgettable fishing journey in Alaska’s high Arctic. The Stillness of the Arctic Jigging spoons had been the routine for five hours, drilling through thick ice to …

The Ultimate Tip-Up Setup for Ice Fishing Success

February 12, 2025 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Rob

Ice fishing is a winter tradition for many anglers, and tip-ups are one of the most effective ways to catch fish in frozen waters. Whether targeting walleye, northern pike, or perch, setting up a tip-up correctly can mean the difference …

Mastering Walleye Ice Fishing: Tips from a Mille Lacs Expert

Walleye fishing on the ice captivates anglers for two main reasons: some are focused on the reward of bringing a fish from the hole to the pan, while others enjoy the strategic pursuit. Regardless of motivation, walleye remains one of …

Ice Ladles: A Must-Have for Cleaning Ice Fishing Holes?

January 27, 2025 | 🪝 Gear | Baitshop Sarah

Ice fishing enthusiasts know the importance of having the right tools for a successful day on the ice. One such tool that often sparks debate is the ice ladle. Some consider it essential, while others feel it’s optional. Let’s dive …

Refining Ice Fishing for Trout: Tips and Techniques for Winter Success

Trout fishing holds a special place in the hearts of anglers. While other species, such as bass and panfish, may boast broader popularity, few inspire the same level of dedication and passion as trout. Trout season is often treated like …

Quebec Anglers Land Massive Atlantic Halibut Through the Ice

January 23, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Garrett

Two anglers in Quebec recently landed a colossal Atlantic halibut weighing over 100 pounds during an extraordinary ice-fishing expedition. Rémi and Mathieu Aubin, assisted by two other fishermen, battled for four hours to pull the 109-pound flatfish through the ice, …

Deep Freeze Opens Rare Opportunity to Ice Fish for Striped Bass

January 21, 2025 | 🪝 Baitshop Life | Baitshop Rob

A recent deep freeze in the Northeast has provided anglers with an unusual opportunity to target striped bass through the ice. Over the past two weeks, sub-freezing temperatures have locked up tidal rivers and brackish backwaters, creating rare conditions for …