We go over a wide range of tips on how to catch panfish through the ice. We're out on the very very windy ice using the tiny 1/8oz gold Stingnose with an extra hook at the top with a chartreuse Eye ...

Ice fishing for panfish can be a simple, casual pursuit. But if you want to catch the biggest crappies and gills, follow these tips.

Hello folks, the other day we went ice fishing on some local ice aiming to catch some bluegills and perch. We geared up with tiny hooks, tiny pieces of cut minnow, little jigging spoons, and even ...

Brian Brosdahl takes lots of panfish from under early ice. This bull 'gill ate a tiny jig tipped with plastic. Fishing the Midwest photo Bob Jensen Fishing The Midwest ...

I have found, over the years, that crappies throughout the day actually respond better to small ice fishing jigs and larval baits than minnows. It seems they have to be really aggressive before ...

Chip Leer is product manager for Bemidji-based Northland Tackle and a longtime ice fishing promoter, educator and seminar speaker. Leer, of Walker, Minn., also is on the pro staff of Ice Force, a ...

Every year after ice-out occurs, anglers start to get a little antsy. Spring is definitely settling in and cabin fever is raging. Without a doubt, outdoor enthusiasts are looking for something to ...

Varying temperatures and slow bites call for caution and patience during this Northern Michigan fishing season. Pike, bluegill, perch await!

Learn expert techniques to catch finicky winter bluegills. From downsizing your jig to mastering finesse techniques, these tips will boost ice fishing success.