A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

Whether you're an expert or just getting started, review the instructions and safety tips below for a fun, safe experience on ...

Sorry if you thought this week’s column would be about ice shack cuisine. Rather, this is about bait. More precisely, what a person might use when minnows and wax worms aren’t available. For several ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Once winter sets in, ponds and lakes throughout much of the northern region of the United States become covered with thick sheets of ice. This ...

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 ...