Ice fishing season melting away

Anglers looking for their winter fix aren't getting what they expected this year. The Grand River and the shores of Lake Erie haven't frozen over because of the above-seasonal temperatures we've been dealt with this winter meaning ice fishing has been a hard activity to come by this year.[...]

Of The Outdoors: How To Get Started Ice Fishing

Learning how to ice fish can seem like a major undertaking for someone who's never tried it before, as the equipment is a lot smaller and more compact.

Wanted: ice for ice fishing in Sarnia Bay

Among Bluewater Angler events, the annual Ice Fishing Derby is usually the best attended, nets the least amount of fundraising dollars, and only runs every few years, a club executive says.[...]

Ice fishing springs into action

Fishermen finally have some ice fishing to enjoy in their own backyards, said Jeff Smith with Fins and Feathers Tackle Shop and Guide Service.

Outdoors 'Gotta have it': Beckman ice rod bag

Like most kinds of angling, ice fishing requires a lot of stuff, and the best way I've found to carry the three spinning rods I usually fish with is the 38-inch Beckman ice rod bag. The two outside zipper pockets at the top hold small plastic tackle boxes. In most stores and online sites, it sells for about $25, but I suspect that in an ice-challenged winter you'll find this bag and others like ...