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Officials on scene said the current was moving so slow, it was easy for rescue crew divers to rescue the men using a rapid deployable craft. The divers got the men off their mattress, which was on top of an ice sheet — and on to land. There were no injuries reported and both men were able to get to …
Fisherman and YouTube personality Alex Peric took full advantage of the blistering cold that recently swept through the South by ice fishing in Texas! Alex, the owner of Frostbite Lures, spoke with the international media powerhouse known as the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) while ice fishing on a small lake near his Dallas area home. During the exchange, Alex addresses the unseasonable weather, …
Once my toes get cold, there is a voice that pops in the back of my head with the sole intention of getting me to seek warmth. Quite honestly, the inner speech usually wins causing me to call my trip short and head back inside. Over the years, I’ve ever so slightly advanced my mental fortitude allowing me to stay …
Will 2021 be the year of ice fishing? Since the COVID pandemic started, the interest in fishing has increased as anglers seek safety, comfort, and solitude, venturing outdoors in the effort to catch fish. Some anglers are new to the sport, others revisiting an old pastime, and finally, the seasoned vets who have been here for years, fishing and exploring …
With the 9-Day Wisconsin Deer Gun Hunting Season in the rearview, outdoor enthusiasts in the badger state are turning towards other activities. And during winter in Wisconsin, ice fishing reigns supreme. In Northern Wisconsin lakes, the ice fishing season typically starts in early December, with southern lakes freezing over a few weeks after. The ice season can extend through March and sometimes …
Most ice anglers are weeks away from venturing out on frozen lakes in the pursuit of the aggressive ”early ice” feeding window. However, anglers fishing Red Lake in Northern Minnesota are on top of the early-season walleye bite. Ol’ Big Red At roughly 427 square miles, Red Lake is the largest lake IN Minnesota. While considered one lake, Red Lake is divided in half …
Ice fisherman are some of the pickiest anglers you’ll find on the water. When it comes to buying ice fishing gifts, many of us looking to spoil our favorite ice fisherman can be confused about what to get them. Just because it’s tough to pick doesn’t mean you gift-givers have to cave and wrap them a gift card. Here are …
Karl’s Shop loaded up for the 2021 ice fishing season with some of the essential gear anglers will be looking for this hard water season. This list includes twenty of our favorite ice fishing items available today, from fishing rods to safety equipment. Get a headstart and gear up with these awesome deals: 13 Fishing Thermo Ice Combo When it …
A Minnesota angler just landed a MONSTER musky while ice fishing on one of the states most famous lake. Mark Kottke was targeting Northern Pike with his tip-up devices on Lake Mille Lacs when an estimated 50lb musky munched on the large sucker fish he was using for bait. Ice Fishing For Musky Was Not The Goal The Minnesota musky …
Martina Drugovich reeled her way into the records books with a whopping 16 inch, 2.12 pound Yellow Perch. With a new fishing license and the necessary ice fishing equipment, Martina ventured out to a new lake with the goal of catching something big enough to eat. After the arduous task of drilling holes and setting lines, Matina hunkered down in …
What is a basin? A basin is a natural depression on the surface of the land, which typically holds water. So, any natural lake is considered a basin. However, a lake’s basin is the deepest part of the natural lake or pond, often centrally located. Basins can be in 15 feet, or they can be in 50 feet. It’s all …
Since we only cover the hard-hitting topics on this fishing blog, we decided to answer, once again, the question on everyone’s mind. “Where do you poop while you’re ice fishing?” Just like open water fishing, I try to get my poop done at the closest fast food restaurant. In this case, a Taco Bell where I order two breakfast crunchrwaps, …
