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Knowing where to drill your holes and how deep to fish are two essential elements to successful slab fishing during the winter season. Here's how! ... [+] Full Article
Weedlines, windbreaks, current lines -- these luxuries enjoyed by the fair-weather fisherman aren't part of the ice-fishing equation. On the hardwater, success and failure hinge on the ability to determine what lies beneath. ... [+] Full Article
First ice is rumored to be the best time of the hardwater season to produce outstanding success. The rumors are true -- if you know which tactics to use! ... [+] Full Article
There's plenty of good hardwater angling to be had in the northern half of the Prairie State this year. Here's a look at several waters where the action will be hot! ... [+] Full Article
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