Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high school, my buddies and I would set out a spread of tip-ups and then just wait for a flag while cooking ...

A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

Today we're the only people ice fishing within sight in the middle of Lake Erie (it's beautiful). We're geared up with the ...

Binghamton (WBNG) -- As the weather continues to get colder as we get deeper into the winter, many winter sports open back up for people who enjoy the cold. Ice fishing is one of those sports that is ...

SPOONER - The sun has at least two lives in winter. Its power was on full display on a recent clear morning in eastern Burnett County. First it slanted down to the snow-covered surface of Lipsett Lake ...

Have you ever stayed in a cheap motel room? It’s not luxurious, but it’ll do. So, you settle in. You fire up the TV. Maybe you call home and chat with your wife. A little while later, you notice you ...

Under 4 inches: UNSAFE for ice fishing or walking. If you plan to drive a vehicle onto the ice: Park at least 50 feet apart from other vehicles. Move your vehicle every two hours to prevent it from ...

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has changed the rule surrounding ice anglers’ use of automatic hook-setting ...