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5 Advanced Ice Fishing Tips

When it comes to ice fishing, there are some advanced tips you can put to use to help you catch more fish. Everything from downsizing your bait, to utilizing multiple different types of jigs and more! This video will run you through a number of advanced tips that most people ice fishing might not think […]

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Different Ice Fishing Baits

It can be easy to find a type of bait you like to use, and only use that when ice fishing. But low and behold, there are many different types of baits out there you can put to use. In this video, Minnesota angler Keith Comstock hits on a number of different baits you can […]

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Early Season Ice Fishing Tips

If you plan to be ice fishing early in the winter, there are a few things you need to keep in the back of your mind. First, you want to make sure the ice is safe to fish on. There are things you can do to ensure safety, from being able to walk on the […]

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Fishing Tips: Pros and Cons of Fishing Structure

When it comes to fishing around structure, there are a few pros and cons. The first thing to understand is what structure is, and it’s essentially what’s on the bottom. Common structure can be rocks, different contours on the bottom or even trees in the water, etc. Bait fish like to be around structure, and […]

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Cooking Your Catch: How to Fillet Walleye

After catching walleye, you need to be able to clean and fillet it. Some basics when it comes to filleting walleyes is to have a steel glove on your off hand to help control the fish and to prevent you from cutting your hand. Another thing to be thinking of is to have a sharp […]

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Freshwater Tips: Jigging for Walleyes

When it comes to the basics of jigging for walleyes, the first thing you want to think about is the size and weight of your jig. The depth of the water can determine what size jig you use, as with deeper water, you may want to use a heavier jig. Another thing to be thinking […]

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Winter Fishing

The wintertime has set in along the Gulf Coast, and the captain’s have got a bad case of cabin fever so it’s time to head out onto the gulf and see what’s biting. A best kept secret, winter fishing in the Gulf of Mexico is always a great adventure. Right after setting up shop in […]

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Kingfish Baits

One of the the things that’s great about our fishery is that where we kingfish, we’re fishing over-live bottom, man-made bottom – all different structures that are holding other species. The kingfish being an apex predator are sitting on top of all those. A lot of the times while we’re trolling, we’re watching the screen […]

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Ice Fishing Safety Tips

As it nears late winter/early spring, you need to make sure you’re safe as possible when ice fishing. There are some things you need to take into consideration when factoring in safety. First of all, don’t trust what others are telling you. Don’t let someone telling you the ice is safe make you let your […]

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Best Time Of Day To Ice Fish

When it comes to ice fishing, there is a couple times of day that are typically the best. More often than not, fish seem to be the most active, which translates to the best fishing during the early morning hours and around sunset. If you can get out for the first couple hours of the […]

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How To Catch Crappies When Ice Fishing

Crappie fishing is a very popular fish to be after when ice fishing inland lakes and rivers. First of all, when crappie fishing, you’ll want to have your jigs roughly two feet off the bottom. A great setup to utilize is a slip bobber with a glow jig and a crappie minnow. I like to […]

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3 Basic Ice Fishing Tips

When it comes to ice fishing, these three tips will help you in your pursuits. The first one being to be mindful of others when setting up. Many times, there is a hotspot or a place where the “bite” is known to be good and many people could be setting up in a small area. […]

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5 Tips For A Successful Outdoor Fish Fry with Kershaw Knives

There’s nothing quite like spending some time outdoors with the Women On Ice. While on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota, founder Barb Carey gave up her top five tips for putting together a successful fish fry – on or off the ice. Thinking about cooking your fresh catch for dinner? Be sure to […]

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How To Jig For Walleye When Ice Fishing

Bonnie Timm from Women On Ice shares some excellent tips on how to jig for walleye when she was ice fishing on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota. Any avid angler knows that jigging for walleye can be tricky business. It’s especially frustrating if you can see them on a fish finder (along with […]

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Using GPS Navigation For Safer Ice Fishing

Shantel Wittstruck, from Women On Ice, talks about utilizing GPS navigation for a safer ice fishing experience. A GPS app like Navionics can do more than locate a reef full of fish. One of the most important things it can do is help you take the same route each time you head out to your […]

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5 Tips For Ice Fishing With Your Dog

If you’re a dog owner who loves the outdoors, chances are that you take your dog on every adventure you can. In the summer, you can often just grab a few things and take off. The winter is a different story, and in this video, Barb Carey is talking specifically about ice fishing. Barb is […]

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Easy LED Lights For Your Ice Shelter

Barb Carey from Women On Ice, talks about LED lights for your ice shelter. Sometimes the night bite is where it’s at! When that happens, you need a good lighting setup. The Clam Outdoor Sled Lights can be attached to portable or permanent ice houses, and come in small and large sizes. They come with […]

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DIY Minnow Bucket With Aerator

Shantel Wittstruck from the Women on Ice shares a great tip on how to make a DIY minnow bucket with an aerator. Presentation of live bait makes a big difference, and this little setup will easily last all day long. All you need is a cooler (any ol’ cooler will do) and a Deluxe Lithium […]

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Tackle Tip: Basic King Rig

Captain Todd Jones gives a quick tutorial on a basic king rig, in this Outdoors.com Tackle Tip. Basic 2-Hook King Rig Start with two live bait hooks on wire. We recommend a #5 wire, which is lighter, but allows bait to swim better. You’ll want to attach the hooks with a haywire twist. Then, take […]

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Fishing Tips: Felmlee Eel Rig with Captain Nathan

Felmlee Lures: Eel Rig Quick & easy eel rig tutorial: Follow the line down the center to keep the hook straight, and stick the hook right in the top. Squeeze the bait tight on the sides to help the bait stay along that straight line. Pull it down & out and you’re good to go! […]

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Basic Fishing Knots for Beginner Anglers

A well-tied fishing knot can make all of the difference between a great day out on the water versus a bad one. Being a new angler, catching a nice fish on a secured hook with a strong knot is satisfying. On the flip side, losing a fish with a knot that is subpar is disappointing. […]

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DOA Lures Fishing Event: Innovation

We got some Bow Time with Mark Nichols at the DOA Lures Fishing Event. Do you have the next great lure idea? Mark Nichols, founder of DOA Baits, and has created some of the most innovative designs in soft plastic baits. He is here to tell you how someone makes that fish catching idea a […]

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Tips To Improve Your Ice Fishing Game From The “Women On Ice” Club

Ice fishing is one of those things that’s easy to start and difficult to master. The “Women On Ice” Club is out there every weekend, and they know what works, and what doesn’t. Here they share a few of their pro tips to help you improve your ice fishing, and catch more fish! More from […]

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Getting Started With Ice Fishing | Women On Ice Club

Ice fishing is one of the best ways to stay active during long, cold winters. Barb Cary, founder of the “Women On Ice” club, shares the bare essentials needed to get started. It’s less than you might think, and you’ll have a great time. More from the “Women On Ice” Club

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Baird Brothers How To: Pack for Canoe Fishing

Packing light but enough to have an effective tackle box, also take into account the season! Watch Jim share his knowledge on packing for canoe fishing in the Canadian wilderness. — Jim and Ted Baird, Season 4 Alone winners, have explored and endured over 10,000 miles of the worlds most brutal terrain. Now, they’re pushing […]

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Ice Fishing Safety Tips for Hardwater Season

Stay safe on the ice this winter while enjoying a day of ice-fishing. Follow these tips from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for safety on the ice: The minimum ice thickness for supporting one person is at least 4 inches of clear, solid ice. Drill holes or use an ice chisel or spud bar […]

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Tips to Get Started Fly Fishing

Fly fishing can seem pretty intimidating when an angler first decides to pick it up and give it a go. Whereas regular rod and reel fishing can be a little more relaxed, fly fishing requires all the patience you’re used to utilizing plus a whole lot more technical prowess. Here are some basic tips to […]

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8 Tips When Visiting a Marine Sanctuary

The NOAA National Marine Sanctuaries include more than 600,000 square miles of marine protected areas, from the rugged Olympic Peninsula of Washington to the “shipwreck alley” of Michigan’s Thunder Bay and the turquoise-hued shallows of the Florida Keys. These national treasures present great opportunities for recreational boaters, anglers, and sailors – but only if they’re […]

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100 Ways To Catch Bass Video Series

In 365 days, Uploaded Fishing’s founder, Shaye Baker, is on a mission to show 100 ways to catch bass. Along the way he will also tell you the equipment and baits used for success. Watch and enjoy as Shaye lands a big one on a poppin’ frog in Episode 10.  

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Stand-up Paddle Board Fishing: What’s SUP

Bone up on these five important stand-up paddle board fishing tips and rest assured your time on the water will be more safe, fun, and productive than you ever thought possible. Balance Gear Management Fish Structure Zone Placement Water Hazards

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Catch A Monster 30-inch Pike Using A Topwater Fly.

A new stretch of river and a new fly fishing technique. You would think this would make for a long day on the water, but not for this angler. Watch as he lands a monster 30-inch pike using a topwater fly.

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Fishing The Right Lily Pads For Bass

Fishing lily pads for bass can be intimidating, and trying to find the sweet spots within expansive lily pad fields can be like trying to find a needle in a haystack. Professional angler Terry “Big Show” Scroggins, however, has cracked the code in a big way. On a recent media trip to Lake Kissimmee, Scroggins […]

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