While ice fishing Lake Winnipesaukee on Saturday March 9, 2013 for lake trout and perch I got quite the surprise. My day with two friends began as we targeted lake trout. It was a productive morning with 10 lakers landed collectively. When the laker bite died we decided to move inside a cove to a [...]
Ice Fishing
A Fun Filled New Hampshire Guided Trip
Saturday we were on the ice with Bill, Kevin, and Pete. Bill was the winner of our Spread the Word Event and one himself a full day of ice fishing that included lunch. We managed to pick away at fish all day and shared a few laughs. We fished mostly in the 15′ of water [...]
Maine Ice Fishermen Facing Live Bait Ban?
As long as there have been fishermen there has been live bait. But, the Maine ice fishing community is facing a ban on bait, and there aren’t many who are happy about that. “I am afraid if this passes, you are going to see worse than bait fish in these waters. I don’t think anyone [...]
Enter to win a deluxe guided NH ice fishing trip for four people.
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Early Fall Bass and Walleye Success in Minnesota!
We have had some great early fall fishing in northern Minnesota! My wife, Heather, and I fished in the Masters Walleye Circuit tournament in Cass Lake, managing to finish in the top 10, landing some whopper walleye. We also had an amazing day bass fishing, landing 40 Bass up to 22 inches long with the new [...]
Wisconsin Man Charged with Homicide after Fatal Ice Fishing Incident
Thanks to unseasonably warm temperatures, there were a lot of stories early in 2012 of cars going through the ice. But one of those accidents is heading to court in Wisconsin. According to Kare11.com, William Bowden has been charged with homicide by drunken driving, fourth-offense drunken driving, driving with a prohibited alcohol level, bail jumping and [...]
Did Fishing Cause a Mass Shooting in Quebec?
On Tuesday, September 4, shots rang out at a Parti Quebecois political rally in Quebec killing one and injuring another. The masked gunman was wearing a blue bathrobe when police tackled him. He shouted about an awakening of English-speaking Quebecers as he was whisked away, according to TheTee.ca. That man, Richard Henry Bain, is a hunting and [...]
Recycled Fish 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon Registration Closes Sunday, August 12
What are you doing on September 8? If that answer is nothing, we have something to take up your entire day. Recycled Fish’s 24-Hour Fish-A-Thon presented by Berkley is set to take place the first full weekend in September. The Fish-A-Thon is an all-day fishing marathon for charity. The goal of the event is to [...]
The World’s First Nautical Vodka?
Vodka and fishing isn’t exactly a new concept, just ask generations of Russian sturgeon fishermen and the die-hard ice fishing fanatics. But, Mako Vodka is hoping to take a bite out of the booze market. Advertising right at the fishing and boating community, they are claiming that the liquor is the finest nautical vodka, though [...]
Iowa on Pace for Record Year of Fishing License Sales
While Iowa is a great ice fishing state, officials are crediting a warm winter with a record first quarter in fishing license sales. According to KIMT.com, more than 100,000 fishing licenses have been sold in the Hawkeye State so far this year. “80 degree days in March got anglers out early to enjoy the area [...]
