For the purposes of this round-up, we consulted with ice fish experts around the country to assist in narrowing down some of the picks. Others are based on personal experience using them on the ice in ...

Learn why big bluegills rush your jig but refuse to bite—and get proven ice-fishing tips on baits, line, jigging cadence, and ...

Tip-ups probably account for the majority of pike caught through the ice. Countless others are caught incidentally by anglers in pursuit of perch, walleyes or crappies. But jigging is an exciting and ...

Austin Kennedy, fishing guide, said trout are biting well on prepared baits. Small jerk baits or Rooster Tails are good lure ...

What makes a good jig? Honestly, it’s not that complicated. The two main considerations are size and color. For size, I’ll use anything from a 1/8 ounce to micro jigs that are 1/64 or even 1/80 ounce.

Fishing is fair to good for most species, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Striped bass fishing is a very early morning proposition. Lines need to be in the water before sunrise. Stripers are ...

Editor's note: Flip Putthoff, who compiles the weekly fishing report, is on vacation. Here is last week's report. Early morning and late evening are the times to be fishing, said Jon Conklin, fishing ...

MARINETTE COUNTY (WLUK) -- Recent colder temperatures are starting to lure some anglers out onto the ice for early-season fishing, but venturing onto the frozen surface always comes with a warning.