I like to use braided line like Sufix Performance Ice braid with a mono leader to cut down on line stretch. Lake trout aren’t line shy, so you can use fairly heavy line to handle nice fish.

There are many lures that fall into the category of dual-purpose lures, and hopefully this information gets you thinking ...

When ice fishing stocked trout, knowing where to look can make all the difference. Ask your local fisheries biologist about winter trout fishing opportunities in your area. Trout are stocked in a ...

I’ve got a few tattoos, one of which is a trout—a big hook-jaw brown on my leg. It’s fair to say that trout are my favorite freshwater species, and I’ve been fishing for them since I was a ...

If you stop and think about it, a bass lure is only a bass lure if you’re throwing it for bass. Take the same bait off the lake and chuck in the bay ... crossover appeal for anglers wading trout ...

In the case of lake trout, get aggressive! If a fish won't hit ... a haystack when confined to a small ice hole, so attracting power is very helpful in a lure. But although an aggressive ...

Fishing remains productive throughout the season, especially after the opening crowds subside, as fish become less pressured and more willing to bite. With trout season getting underway in ...

Spring has arrived, and the warm weather is telling us ice season is almost over. This will be our last report of the ice ...