Nov
13
Before the water of Lake Bemidji turns to ice, fishing guide Bryan “Beef” Sathre focuses his attention on some other wet stuff – the fluids in the Polaris vehicles that get him on and off the hardwater. Continue reading
Oct
8
Conventional Wisdom says walleyes can be finicky and difficult to catch. … Conventional Wisdom must not have a digital MarCum sonar system. MarCum’s Bottom-Lock Zoom helps anglers catch the fish other flashers can’t even locate. Continue reading
Sep
12
Should I stay or should I go?
How many times has that question crossed your mind when anchored on a spot that you just know should hold fish, but has for some reason not yet yielded even a nibble. Continue reading
Sep
12
As owner/operator of Late-Eyes Sport Fishing Guide Service, ICE FORCE Pro-Staffer Capt. Paul Delaney practically lives on the ice and water of Door County, Wis. No matter the season, Delaney’s clients pull big fish from the waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan, including Oconto, Marinette, Sturgeon Bay, Egg Harbor, Fish Creek, Sister Bay, the Menominee, Fox and Cedar rivers and Little Bay De Noc. Continue reading
Mar
13
As winter’s grip on the Ice Belt starts to slip, the moment when we punch our last hole for the season draws ever nearer. Many of us will hold out as long as there’s safe ice to support our weight, but the outcome is inevitable. Continue reading
Mar
13
MarCum’s line of mechanical flashers and their new all-digital sonar units require very little maintenance and preparation for storage. To ensure your MarCum works as expected next winter, follow this short check list to ensure your unit will come out of summer storage working properly and ready to hit the ice. Continue reading
Mar
13
All good things come to an end, eventually. The current ice season will be no exception. For many of us in the Ice Belt, we’re down to the final few precious weeks of ice time, due to the sun’s ever-intensifying impact on the snow and ice that blankets our favorite fisheries. Continue reading
Mar
13
Off-season or extended storage of your Polaris snowmobile requires preventative measures to prolong its life.
“An hour spent today prepping your machine for off-season storage will save you a big headache – and potentially a pretty penny – next ice-fishing season,” says ICE FORCE Pro-Staffer James Holst. Continue reading
Feb
28
One of the best times to use an underwater camera to find and catch walleyes is when ‘eyes are looking for weeds in the late-ice season.
“While an angler could punch a series of holes and drop a lure with the intention of snagging bits of vegetation to check for good growth, nothing beats seeing the condition of the surroundings underwater with your own eyes,” says ICE FORCE Pro-Staffer James Holst. Continue reading
Feb
28
As the days lengthen as we lean into spring, walleyes begin to shake the winter doldrums. Today, three ICE FORCE pro staffers leak their best tips for getting back on a good ‘eye bit in the late-ice season. Continue reading