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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Confused by all the different hooks styles on offer? You’re not alone. Lasse Bøe gets to the point with a guide to hook patterns and which to use to boost your catches There is a huge jungle of hooks ...

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 ...