Nicole Stones covers rods, line, jigs, plastics, electronics, and more for planning for a successful ice season chasing panfish.
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The best baits to use when ice fishing for panfish plus adjustments to make when facing a tough, finicky bite.
The cold weather has finally started to sweep across the ice belt and lakes across northern Minnesota, Wisconsin and the Dakotas are starting to lock up. Early ice brings some…
Guide Chris Webber breaks down everything you need to know to tackle this “bucket list” fishing destination.
Rattle baits are often considered a predator bait, but when you’re targeting giant crappies they can be the ticket you need to hook into a larger class of fish.
Pro Tony Boshold explains how to best setup a Schooley rod for success and why you should consider using one when ice fishing panfish.
Jigs are the ultimate tool for chasing panfish through the ice and knowing the right situations for different presentations can improve your odds of success.
As an alternative to your more traditional plastics options, here’s why you should consider adding beaver tail baits to your list.
Panfish Tournament Pro Tony Boshold explains why you should be changing your plastics colors more often.
Metro area guide Adam Griffith covers when and where to use a spinning versus in-line reel for chasing panfish.
Guide and NAIFC Champion Tony Boshold share his best tips for locating panfish at first ice and throughout the season.
In this video, Scott Mackner shares his secrets to chasing early ice basin crappie, including his preferred presentations used to target them. When it comes to early ice, Scott looks…