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Get away from the crowds and get out of the shallows for more and bigger fish this winter. Here are some tips to find and fool fish in deep water this winter. (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article
This expert has drawn an analogy between pregnancy and the pitter-patter of little fins slapping on the ice. You can tell he's pumped up and ready to take on the responsibility of another hardwater season! (January 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Sometimes we get safe ice in November, while other years it takes a little longer to form. But when the lakes finally do freeze, these tactics will help you catch perch right from the get go! ... [+] Full Article
What kind of winter we're going to have is anyone's guess, but if we get solid ice, you'll want to be fishing for walleyes, pike, panfish and more on these waters. ... [+] Full Article
Lakes south of Interstate 80 probably won't get a solid layer of ice this winter. That means all you downstate folks need to head to northern Illinois for some of our great ice-fishing opportunities. ... [+] Full Article
Technology and innovation have solved many of ice-fishing's mysteries. The war on the hardwater isn't what it used to be. Drilling with a hand auger is about extinct. ... [+] Full Article