Whitefish Ice Fishing Road Trip
When the panfish ice-bite slows, it’s time for a change of venue to break free of the mid-winter doldrums. It’s time for a whitefish ice fishing road trip.
When the panfish ice-bite slows, it’s time for a change of venue to break free of the mid-winter doldrums. It’s time for a whitefish ice fishing road trip.
With winter in full swing, the Michigan DNR wants residents to know there is plenty of cold-weather fun planned at Rifle River Recreation Area’s annual Winterfest Saturday, February 21.
On Saturday, February 14, and Sunday, February 15, everyone in Michigan – including residents and non-residents – can fish without a license, though all other fishing regulations still apply.
Some say the best ice fishing of the season is last ice. This may or may not be true but one thing is for sure, you’ll want to be extra careful looking for that late season action.
Fishing for Panfish is a blast, we all know that. Setting up a couple of tip ups is also another way to have some fun. However, if you really want a rush, try spearing. Yes, spearing through the ice is a blast.
What ever happened to the good old days? Days before Vexilars, electric augers, body heaters, Tungsten ice jigs, and the list goes on and on. Even without all of the latest and greatest gadgets, we all seemed to still catch fish.
Well it’s that time of year again. Getting the itch to go ice fishing. Summer has come and gone. The water temperatures in the lakes are falling fast.
K&E Tackle would like to introduce you to the NEW Sitka Yukon Shiners and the Sitka Yukon Spoons. The Yukon Shiners are a jigging minnow type lure, while the Yukon spoon is modeled after your traditional spoon.
Whether it’s hunting, fishing, boating, canoeing, hiking, mushroom hunting or bird watching, the 2015 Outdoorama has plenty to offer.
Ice is finally forming on lakes in southern Michigan and anglers will find everything they need for a successful ice fishing trip at the Ultimate Fishing Show–Detroit’s Ice Fishing Extravaganza and Shanty Truck Load Sale.
That’s right, there is a NEW Tungsten Diamond Tip jig in town from Skandia. These new Diamond Tip jigs are sure to be a huge hit when it comes to catching your favorite panfish.
In today’s age of mobile ice fishing, a traditional gas auger is becoming more of an inconvenience. They are expensive, heavy and you have to mix the gas. They generally leak over time, and let’s not forget the fumes.
The Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) has announced public forums to be held throughout Michigan this spring, inviting the public to discuss local and statewide fisheries management activities and concerns.
Each year lakes freeze, suspended particles settle and the water clears, sometimes to the point that you are able to see many feet down your hole.
As someone trying to make a leap into professional ice angling, I am spending as much time as possible researching tournament fishing techniques and making contacts to learn the politics involved.
March has arrived and we all know that means it’s time for the biggest, oldest and best attended outdoors sport show on the west side of Michigan.
To help feed my addiction I find little mundane tasks to keep myself busy and dreaming of being on the ice. This time it’s charging my batteries.
For die-hards like Joe Balog willing to chase Lake St. Clair’s jumbo yellow perch late into winter, the best fishing is just beginning.