Slipping Toward Winter

Fall is a time of big change; summer is winding down, and winter is winding up for the ice fishing season. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a man or a walleye; things are going to be different soon. Just as a fisherman is concerned with getting another cord of firewood stacked or maybe his ice gear ready, a walleye is going to be nose down in the piscatorial pizza trough, eating what it can while it can. Winter is coming, and things will be a little bit tougher. This need for winter preparation coincides nicely with the changes taking place in most ...

Ice Fishing Events

Ice Fishing Women

Hey! I gotta catch up with everyone! I'm officially on spring break right now and holy wow, I've missed all my HSO people! Nursing school is kicking my butt! How's everyone been? Any good fishing stories or pics? I haven't been on the ice ONCE this year and would love to hear 'em! Anyone try a new lake, new technique or get something really cool you can't live without (like me and my ever handy Chubby Darter that I use for just about every species over the last year?!) School is still going great, I'm still on the Dean's list ...

Ice Fishing at The Leading Edge

I think, unless we get some SERIOUS snow, people are going to be driving pickups out on Burntside for opener. There was a solid foot of ice on Shag today, and only an inch of snow or less on the ice, and Bside only froze over a couple days after Shag did. With so little snow cover, we're making ice 24/7 even when lows are in the single digits and highs in the 20s, and we're cooling down again the next several days. Af course, opener is nearly a month away, and a lot of snow can fall in a ...

Ice Fishing at The Leading Edge

Community Events Open NAIFC National Championship
RHINELANDER WI - A full evening of events for the Northwoods kicks off the 2010 North American Ice Fishing Circuit's (NAIFC) National Championship, December 16-19. Hosted by the Northwoods Banquet Center, the activities begin at 5:00, Thursday (16th) with a FREE kids ice fishing clinic with NAI Read More..
Monticello MN to Host National Qualifying Ice Fishing Tournament
MONTICELLO MN - The Monticello Chamber of Commerce has contracted the NAIFC (North American Ice Fishing Circuit) Tournament Series to conduct a National Qualifying Tournament on Pelican Lake, January 21-23, 2011. Teams finishing in the top-10 at the Pelican Qualifier automatically qualify as part of Read More..
StrikeMaster Augers "Handle" Like a Pro
Big Lake, MN – A dance partner who’s light on their feet makes doin’ the boogie or foxtrot infinitely more enjoyable. Particularly when compared to a hefty clunker who’s constantly stepping on your toes. On frozen lakes, fishermen find themselves hand-in-hand with a dance partner of another Read More..
"Trolling" is No Longer Exclusive to Fishing From a Boat
I wounder if I can get an app like that for my Droid and just add the transducer? Read More..

Locating Bull Gills Under the Ice….

Ice Fishing IceLeaders Talk

Navionics on iphone
Let's not get into which device is better. Both sides have fan boys and "Sheep". This was a topic about Navionics and iPhone. There is a section at the bottom of the forum for this stuff anyway. Simple1 Read More..
The affects of barometric pressure on fishing.
well say for example right now the barometer is reading 29.81. is that considered high pressure or low pressure? Read More..
"Dead Stick" vs. Bobber Rod???
[quote=Northlander]I love my Thorne Brothers deadstick and its [b]even better when I place it in a Rock n Reel rod holder[/b].[/quote] I have heard of these before, but have never seen one, and as far as I can tell they are not made any more. Could you post some pictures of it? Read More..
Elusive Walleyes: Tips???
Good luck, I'll be in the black flip over the "Winnie" Read More..
What is my fish finder worth?
I would guess it should sell for 50 to 65 percent of the new cost. Read More..

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Crestliner Fishhawk adjustable casting seat pedestal?
You will have to talk to a Crestliner Dealer and should be able to order one for you. The last time I checked you could get the seat and pedestal for under 250.00. You can call the dealer for price and if you agree they can order and have Crestliner ship to your address. Mike Read More..
Plastics
Making plastic baits is a lot of fun. You need a mold, and old microwave, some plastic and a Pyrex cup to get started. The next step of the disease is injectors, 2 sided aluminum injection molds, dyes, flake,scents and salt. The last stage of the illness is having custom molds machines for you. Read More..
What to tie...
Google "SE MN Fly Patterns" there is a website full of great patterns for the DA.. my main go-to flies are Hare's Ear.. Brassie.. Pheasant Tail... Prince Nymph.. beyond that it's all up to you what you want to tie and see what works.. but using a combination of those 4 flies should consi Read More..
could it be
It will be the gold rush boys trying to prospect up some flatheads....that theyll never find. Read More..
Beginner Rod/Reel?
Get the TE or 400b Read More..

The Leading Edge

Sabaskong Muskies?
I second anything black, if there is a presence of tulibee or whitefish anything white/purple will be worth a try as well... Read More..
Clearwater area grouse?
The weather has been great and looks to stay that way. Lots of the leaves are gone now too. The bear hunts went real good. We ended up taking 18 bears for 23 hunters with everyone having opportunities. Read More..
Jackfish rapids Hofer
Thanks Similar! I should have had my sunglasses on instead of around my neck! Read More..
Bait and license near Emo??
The last group reported walleyes heading deeper and in 25 fow. Read More..
PALS card
Thanks for the number. Mine doesn't expire for about 15 months so I've got a little time. Read More..