On the ice, anything can happen

Ice fishermen usually take one of two approaches to their sport: Either they use light tackle to catch smaller fish such as crappies, bluegills or perch; or they use stouter gear for bigger, sharp-toothed fish such as northern pike.

Ice-fishing event draws crowd - Sun, 05 Feb 2012 PST

Last weekend’s free ice-fishing event at Hauser Lake, organized by Idaho Fish and Game, was a chilling success in luring people of all ages to try the sport. Although agency staffers and three helpers from Cabela’s were signed to run the event, Idaho Fish and Game officials gave a big special thanks for service beyond the call of duty to the three sportsmen. They were ice fishing at the lake ...

Top Ice Fishing Spots in West Virginia

West Virginia is a great place to go fishing anytime of the year. In my opinion, winter is an exceptionally wonderful time to visit and catch copious amounts of bass, catfish, bluegill, walleye, and crappie. West Virginia is also one of the few states that I know of where you may...

Season late, but catches are great

A warm January has had hard-water anglers on thin ice throughout the start of winter this ice-fishing season. Safety charts recommend anglers have “generally safe ice” for foot travel at a 4-inch thickness and light snow machines at and above a 5-inch depth for travel.

Fernan Lake a good place for ice fishing

Jeff Smith with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop recommends ice fishermen head to Fernan Lake if they're hankering for perch.