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It’s that time of year again and many of our northern friends will be venturing out on the solid surface of their favorite waters for a little winter fishing.
Even though there may be safe ice in the middle of winter in many places, there are certain times and conditions where thin ice may persist and danger awaits…
Take a moment and check out the following video created by the safety folks in MN and distributed via the AnglingBuzz YouTube channel!
You may be glad you did!
If you are fortunate enough to live in southern areas of the US and your local waters do not freeze over during the winter, piling on the clothing and hitting the water for a little bass fishing helps reduce cabin fever.
Even though a fair number of hearty souls brave the cold winter chill and head out for a little winter bass fishing, many struggle with the “catching” part of the success equation.
One question instantly springs into mind …
Are you using the right lures when searching for those elusive winter bass?
Key Winter Bass Fishing Lure Selections …
Here in northern New England, “Old Man Winter” is finally starting to lose his grip as longer days and warmer temperatures mean receding ice on our local bass haunts! Though it seemed like may never get here, the first open water bass fishing opportunity of the new season is starting to present itself 🙂 Once…
Fishing during the winter can result in catching some truly huge bass…
As long as you can find them that is 😉
Many bass anglers struggle with the challenges of bass fishing during the winter more so than any other season, especially on natural lakes…
So how can you increase your chances of catching more winter bass
If you’re looking for ice fishing gear, there are several options for buying it. The top two options are brick and mortar sporting goods stores and online retailers. There are pros and cons to each, but you’ll find that purchasing online will get you the most variety and the best deals. When you go to…
When it’s time to go fishing on the ice, you’ll need to pay special attention to ice fishing clothing options. Ice fishing conditions are very cold and it’s important that you do all you can to protect your body from harmful temperatures. First, begin with dressing in layers. You’ll want to have several layers…
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If you’re new to ice fishing, you probably have many questions about ice fishing tackle. Being a newbie in a sport can be intimidating, but here are a few basic tips to help you get started with building up your own supply of tackle.
First, tackle is the term that refers to fishing gear. While some people use the word tackle to refer to terminal tackle such as bait and hooks, it can really be applied to any type of gear. Ice fishing tackle can include rods, reels, hooks, lines, sinkers, and bait.
When going ice fishing, you’ll need to have at least