A vexilar can be a very valuable tool when ice fishing. What a vexilar essentially does is it shows you where your bait is, where the bottom is, how deep the water is and when fish are in the area. It’s more or less a set of eyes in the water. A vexilar can help […]
There is some basic ice fishing gear you need to get started ice fishing. First of all, having an ice house is something we highly recommend. You don’t necessarily need one, but when it’s cold in the winter, it can help keep you warm. If it’s especially cold, a propane heater is another piece of […]
Whether I’m skiing, ice fishing, or hiking on snowy trails, I can always count on my base layers to keep me warm. In fact, my go-to base layers are made in one of the coldest states in the US — Minnesota. I’ve been wearing WSI Sportswear for the last four years and I’m excited to […]
Cold weather is no problem — when you have the right gear. When I’m ice fishing outdoors, I make sure my fingers are covered properly because the warmer they are, the longer I can fish. The right gloves can make all the difference. The DSG Outerwear Avid Ice Fishing Gloves are versatile. In fact, I […]
What’s the key to catching more fish through the ice? Ask a hundred ice anglers and they’ll all have a different answer. For me, staying warm and comfortable makes all the difference because the more comfortable I am, the more time I’ll spend out in the elements jigging for fish. That was a priority for […]
For the second year in a row, we had the opportunity to spend a weekend with the Women Ice Angler Project. They’re a group based in Minnesota that generates awareness and recognition of women ice anglers. They spend a lot of time educating newcomers, which means a lot of time sitting on the ice. In […]
Jenny Anderson from Girl of 10,000 Lakes and Women on Ice, talks about the K-Drill Ice Auger System. Most notable is the fact that it makes ice fishing accessible to almost anyone. The auger attaches to a cordless drill, creating a powerful, lightweight option for drilling ice fishing holes. The K-Drill Ice Auger comes in […]
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 […]
Is ice fishing all about the gear? Well…kind of. Overnight ice fishing conditions are unique among other outdoor activities. You’re subject to wind, freezing temperatures, and ice-cold water. You’re often kneeling in frozen slush, your hands are constantly wet, and above all, you’re trying to stay warm so you can get a full day of […]
Pop-up ice fishing shelters are common, and a lot of anglers find themselves wondering, “can I sleep overnight in this thing?” The Women On Ice club slept overnight in their shelter for four nights on Lake Minnetonka in MN, and share what they learned. With the right gear it can be very safe and comfortable! […]