Ice Fishing Tips, News, Adventures, Gear Reviews & Blog Posts
Grab the ice auger and the tip-ups! Die-hard fishermen/women don't stop fishing when the water gets hard. The Guide Outdoors has all kinds of Ice Fishing Tips to bring you even more success when you head out to your favorite frozen lake. We also have Ice Fishing Gear Reviews on the things you need for success, like Tip-Ups and Ice Fishing Rods from Sportsman's Guide. Check out our tasty Fish Recipes that'll warm you up after a day on the ice! Read "Tips To Land More Winter Crappies" for tried and true ice fishing techniques. Don't wait for the water to freeze over, ice fishing adventures from the experts are just a click away!From the Blog
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Vexilar® FL-Series Flashers/Fish Finders: Which one is for me?
Dec 17, 2022 - Want to know which Vexilar® Flasher/Fish Finder to choose? Read this buyer's guide to learn about your option...
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Ice Fishing Sleds
Nov 5, 2019 - It's that time of year again when the temperature drops and the lakes begin freezing over.
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Minnesota Angler Pulls MONSTER 120-Pound Sturgeon Through the Ice [VIDEO]
Feb 18, 2019 - Darren Troseth of Jordan, Minnesota, might have just caught the largest fish of any species in Minnesota histo...
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Beaver Is Just Checking Out This Ice Fishing Set-Up [VIDEO]
Feb 21, 2018 - Matt K. was ice-fishing earlier this week when he got a surprise visit from a very curious beaver.
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Ice Fishing for Brook Trout: Very Cool Underwater Footage! [VIDEO]
Dec 7, 2017 - Chris M. of the Sea-Money Fishing channel was ice fishing on "Lake X" in Pennsylvania when he found a spot tha...
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Upper Red Lake Ice Fishing [VIDEO]
Mar 3, 2017 - It's never too warm for ice fishing on Upper Red Lake in Minnesota.
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News
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For The Sportsman Who Had Everything
Feb 1, 2005 - Feb. 2, 2005 -- Today's sportsman knows that a lifetime spent outdoors requires a significant amount of specia...
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On A Jig And A Prayer
Jan 19, 2005 - Jan. 19, 2005 -- Father Mariusz Zajak, a Roman Catholic Priest from Nipawin, Saskatchewan, says it's not unusu...
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Lost And Found -- Briefly
Jan 11, 2005 - Jan. 12, 2005 -- When a duck hunter who was lost in an Arkansas swamp heard a helicopter flying overhead, he r...
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As Lawmakers Vote, Sportsmen Take Note
Feb 11, 2004 - Now that general assembly members, senators and representatives are back in action on the floors of statehouse...
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Tips
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Tips For Drilling Ice Fishing Holes
Oct 21, 2019 - Drilling holes may seem straightforward, but there are some tricks that can make you better at it.
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How To Rescue Yourself After Falling Through Ice
Jan 14, 2019 - Here are step-by-step procedures one can use to rescue yourself after falling through the ice.
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Ice Fishing Q&A: Walleyes, Glow, Jigging Spoons & Minnow Heads
Feb 11, 2018 - Terry Tuma answers the toughest ice fishing questions from outdoorsmen like you.
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The Prime Witching Hour For Catching Ice Walleyes
Jan 17, 2017 - Sunrise and sunset are the key times to go ice fishing for walleyes.
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Ice Safety: How To Escape A Sinking Vehicle
Dec 21, 2016 - Follow these tips if you find yourself in this haunting situation.
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Wilderness Survival: Ice Fishing For Winter Survival
Dec 16, 2016 - Hot rocks do more than just boil water, they can help you catch a fish!
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Gear Review
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Polar Therm Extreme Tip-Up, Orange
Jan 10, 2016 - The Polar Therm Extreme Tip-Up has adjustable tension grip for targeting different species.
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Shappell Wide House 6500 Ice Shelter
Jan 4, 2016 - The Shappell Wide House 6500 Ice Shelter has room for up to four anglers!
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MarCum LX-7 Color LCD Ice Sonar System
Dec 26, 2015 - The MarCum LX-7 Ice Sonar transmits faster results from underwater to its immersive, 8-inch screen!
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Guide Gear Guide Dry 100 grams of 3M Thinsulate Insulation Snowmobile Gloves
Dec 24, 2015 - These Guide Dry Snowmobile Gloves contain 100 grams of 3M Thinsulate Insulation!
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Ion Lithium Electric Ice Auger
Dec 22, 2015 - The Ion Lithium Electric Ice Auger includes a 12-inch extension to cut through 48 inches of ice!
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Clam 2000 Cabin 2-man Ice Fishing Shelter
Dec 16, 2015 - Clam 2000 Cabin 2-man Ice Fishing Shelter has a domed 5 feet, 4 inches of headroom!
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Adventures
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Ice Cleats Provide Sure Footing on Slippery Ice
Dec 28, 2015 - It can be real dangerous trying to slip/slide across ice, but that is no longer a problem thanks to ice cleats...
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Perchin' Through The Ice
Dec 17, 2015 - Catching perch can be a challenge! However, the promise of a tasty meal makes it worth it!
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First Ice is Nice
Dec 14, 2015 - Often, the best ice is first ice. Some of the best action will occur when anglers must travel solely by foot.
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Ice Fishing: Lake of The Woods Style
Mar 5, 2015 - Angling through 30-plus inches of ice on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota recently was a ton of fun!
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Late Ice is Nice
Feb 26, 2015 - It might be too soon to put the augers away just yet. Some of the best hard-water days are yet to come!
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Ice Fishing: Persuasive Panfish Plastics
Feb 3, 2015 - Perch, crappie and sunfish can be tempted into slurping soft-plastics whether aggressively feeding or inactive...
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