Archive for February 2018
Ice Trolling and Hole Hopping – Tony Roach
Tony Roach talks about one of his favorite techniques for finding and catching walleyes on large pieces of structure. This technique can be very successful but pay close attention and make mental note as you fish. If you don't you might just find yourself farther away from the fish.For more videos like this, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: SHARESPECIESTOPICS
Read MoreMy No. 1 Lure for Midwinter: Northland’s Forage Minnow Dart
My No. 1 Lure for Midwinter: Northland’s Forage Minnow DartBy Chip LeerYes, I feel your pain. It’s February, and the bite can get a bit slow.
Read MoreFishing High in the Water Column – Tony Roach
In clear water situations you can really increase the amount of fish you mark by making your bait visible. Tony Roach talks about fishing high in the water column so that your bait becomes more visible to fish.For more videos like this, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: SHARESPECIESTOPICS
Read MoreTie on the Michigan Rig Ice Fishing
The Michigan Rig, which is a combination of lead or tungsten jig rigged with a dry fly above it, has been used in Michigan for decades. In the early days of the internet, when fishing forums ruled the day, the rig gained some popularity across the Ice Belt. Before Twitter, and Facebook, anglers learned more about ice fishing from those early posts and learned regional approaches which were adopted everywhere from local ponds to big bodies of water.
Read MoreFlawless Fish Mounting Tips
Catching a trophy fish is one of the most exciting moments in any anglers life. If you decide to keep and mount this trophy vs have a replica mount made, here are some tips to make sure your trophy is in the best shape before sending to the taxidermist. Keep it Separate: In the river hanging fish together on the same stringer is common practice. However, if you catch a trophy, keep it separate from the rest so the fish do not beat each other up, damaging their fins.
Read MoreQuick Tips – Line Management – Tony Roach
Tony Roach teaches you some tips on line management. Nobody likes twisted tangled frozen line out on the lake. Tony shows you some tips about line that will help you put more fish on the ice.Products featured in this video:Bionic® Ice LineFor more videos like this, Subscribe to our YouTube channel: SHARESPECIESTOPICS
Read MorePuppet Minnow Tip
As a fishing guide and avid angler, I’ve found a few things that help an angler catch more fish and loose less tackle. One small detail that helps reduce line twist, relieve some of the line/hook tangles, and improve swim action of your Northland Puppet Minnow® glide lure is to tie a small crane swivel 10-12” above the lure with a fluorocarbon leader, usually 8-10#. This tip can help put a few more fish on the ice or in your boat!
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