The arrival of winter, highlighted by Monday's storm that hit Guernsey County and many areas across Ohio, has signaled the start of numerous outdoor recreation opportunities for area residents at Salt ...

Embarking on the journey of fishing is not just an outdoor activity; it’s an art that, when mastered, brings joy, relaxation, and a connection with nature. For those new to this timeless pursuit, ...

For many anglers, ice fishing is a great way to socialize and stock their freezers during the long cold Upstate New York winters. Lucky for local ice fishing enthusiasts, it is also home to the best ...

A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

Tip-ups probably account for the majority of pike caught through the ice. Countless others are caught incidentally by anglers in pursuit of perch, walleyes or crappies. But jigging is an exciting and ...

Frosty hands, frozen water, and the inevitable sharp edges they create have always necessitated simple, streamlined, yet steadfast ice fishing reels. For over 20 years, I’ve trusted a quiver of ...

Most ice anglers, of course, don’t go hog wild and buy everything at once but instead amass a collection of gear over time. A portable heater and a flasher unit, set up here during a December 2012 ice ...

Today I want to talk about fishing line, maintenance, and leader line. This is a general overview of fishing line that hopefully will help you have a better day on the water - and landing more fish ...