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What is the Best Size Reel For Ice Fishing? [2022’s In-Depth Article]

When it comes to ice fishing, the size of your reel matters. The correct ice fishing reel size depends on the fish you are going after. When fishing smaller fish, such as panfish, a 500-1000 size reel is perfect. The larger fish, like walleye and pike, require a larger reel size of 2500. There are […]

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Saginaw Bay Walleye Ice Fishing [Hotspots & The Best Guides]

Some people come to Saginaw Bay for the beauty, others for the fishing. But in the winter, when the bay is covered in a thick layer of ice, it’s all about the walleye. Perch, pike, and whitefish may get most of the attention during the open-water season, but when the bay freezes over, it’s all

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The Best Ice Fishing Fish Finders [2022 Expert Review]

If you spend the colder seasons ice fishing, you probably have considered purchasing a fish finder. The good news is that technology has come so far from what it was. Nowadays, ice fishing fish finders offer exceptional features such as high-resolution LCD screens, GPS plotting, and all-in-one travel packs that provide an easy solution to

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Ice fisherman using a short rod

Why Are Ice Fishing Rods So Small?

If you love fishing and have thought about using your skills for ice fishing, you can’t simply pack up the gear you have and head out on the ice. There’s special gear you need for ice fishing, such as an ice fishing rod. But why are ice fishing rods so small? Ice fishing rods are

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Ice Fishing for Walleye in Michigan. What You Need to Know

Ice fishing is a popular winter sport, especially in Michigan, where the winters are long and cold. According to Michigan.gov, almost every fish caught during the summer is available during the winter, some even more frequently than others: particularly walleye.  Walleye is one of the most popular fish to fish for in Michigan. It is

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Jesse Hurd

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I’ve been an avid fisherman and writer for many years. I’m fortunate to live near the Upper Chesapeake Bay, where the mouth of the Susquehanna River meets the bay.

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