Does Line Color Matter for Ice Fishing?

Did you notice that ice-angling experts use vividly colored fishing lines? Fish have excellent vision. A colored line has a leader line made of clear fluorocarbon with the bait attached to it during ice fishing. When tying on bait, seeing what’s attached to the bottom, high visibility monofilament fiber...

How Many Holes Do You Drill for Ice Fishing?

People who have never gone ice fishing believe that it consists only of going out onto the ice, drilling, and catching fish. It is one approach, but there’s a chance you won’t be successful at catching fish. Smart fishermen use a common strategy that starts before the ice is...

When Does Ice Fishing End in Wisconsin?

Among many anglers, ice fishing season is their favorite. Even though it gets bitterly cold outside, the fishing is still great. Wisconsin’s lakes provide some of the best fishing of the year, which begins as soon as the water bodies freeze over typically in late December or early January....

Does Full Moon Affect Ice Fishing?

In human history, the moon has always been seen as very mysterious. Since ancient times, full moons have been linked to strange or crazy things like sleepwalking, death, breaking the law, violent outbursts, and, of course, werewolves. However, science has proven that none of these things are true. When...