The inventor of a new ice fishing tip-up available this winter in North Dakota says the device improves catch rates by automatically setting the hook when a fish hits the bait and trips the bail. Just ...

ST. PAUL – Anglers in Minnesota can use automatic hook-setting devices while ice fishing this winter, provided they’re not motorized, following a rule change the Department of Natural Resources made ...

The techniques of hook setting and fish playing can vary from species to species, water to water, and a good way to look bad over unfamiliar circumstances is to rely on a non-wavering stance. One ...

Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high school, my buddies and I would set out a spread of tip-ups and then just wait for a flag while cooking ...

Ice anglers are enjoying the start to their season this month, taking advantage of early ice and finding willing fish. Minnesota remains the only state in the nation that allows its anglers to use ...

If you own a bait shop and don’t sell live shiners, can you really call yourself a bait shop? When all else fails it’s hard to beat a live shiner under a bobber—no matter where you fish. Some people ...

(Author's note: For years, I’ve interviewed top anglers and not-so-top ones, and have noticed that many talk more about the little things that make such a big difference, such as proper hook set or ...

Fishing hooks are a critical component in any fishing setup, yet they’re all too often overlooked. No matter how expensive your rod and reel setups are, without proper hooks fish are going to get away ...

After you've landed your fish, you need to get the hook out. Most of the time it's a simply matter. Just grasp the hook or lure, push back against the direction the hook penetrated and you're done.

Why is it that 10% of fly fishers catch 90% of the fish? We all know that jerk who seemingly outperforms everyone else, especially when it comes to nymphing. If you’ve been in the game for any amount ...