Top 5 Time-Saving Ice Fishing Tips
Presented by Garmin Ice fishing is a waiting game. Some of this is the nature of the sport but, oftentimes, it can also be self-inflicted. So after a collective lifetime of fishing experience, we decided to come up with 5 helpful tips to help things run a bit smoother for you on the ice this […]
Mudpuppy: Ice Fishing’s Most Confusing By-Catch
Photo by Joel Sartore Mudpuppies are one of the least understood creatures that swim in our waters and are often talked about more in the vein of a UFO encounter than an actual catch. Since most anglers don’t know what these creatures are, they are often the subject of debate, excitement, and sometimes terror when […]
The Ultimate Guide to Ice Fishing Tip-Ups
Presented by Garmin If ice fishing is viewed as a slow sport, it is only by those who have never fished a tip-up. Though they may seem simple on their surface, few things in the fishing world match the excitement of a tripped tip-up flag, bringing grown men and women to their feet as fast […]
Midwinter Ice Fishing Strategy: Fishing the February Lull
The middle of the winter is a dreaded time in the world of ice fishing. Some people call it the midwinter blues, others the February lull. However, no matter what you call it, one thing is clear: ice fishing gets tough in the middle of winter. So, in honour of this notorious season being upon […]
Top 5 Ontario Ice Fishing Destinations
Presented by Destination Ontario Ontario is truly one of the ice fishing capitals of the world, with thousands of lakes in every direction teeming with world-class fish. Many of the province’s best fisheries, in fact, can be accessed within just hours of some of our major cities. That is why we decided to put together […]
High-Tech Hardwater – How to Use LiveScope for Ice Fishing
Sponsored by Garmin LiveScope has changed the game of ice fishing and, frankly, we don’t know if we can ever go back. Even to this day, every trip out onto the ice with this technology brings with it a host of new learning experiences that are allowing us to understand more and more what these […]
How to Read a Fishfinder – Ice Fishing Edition
Sponsored by Garmin Over the last couple of months, we here at Fish’n Canada have been walking you through all-things sonar in an attempt to simplify this new technology and help you make the most of it when out on the water. Though many of these guides and tutorials have been focused on finding fish […]
The Hardwater Code: A Guide to Ice Fishing Etiquette
Etiquette: the customary code of polite behavior in society or among members of a particular profession or group. Oxford All sports and pastimes come with their own set of unwritten rules. In golf, talking in backswings and stepping on lines is perhaps the best way to lose future invitations. In baseball, no player would dream […]
Fish’n Canada’s Guide to Ice Safety
Ice season has finally arrived and anglers all over the country are already getting out onto the hardwater. Though the hardwater is looked forward to by anglers, first-responders can often come to dread this season as too-eager anglers flock to unsafe ice and inevitably fall through – putting all those involved in serious danger. To […]
How To Use A Flasher For Ice Fishing
Many anglers prefer ice fishing because it’s easier to reel in a high volume of fish by dropping your lure directly onto a pile of fish rather than trolling around an entire lake looking for them. However, to be successful when you plunk yourself down next to an ice hole, you need to know how […]