These five ice fishing gear items fit in a stocking and make the perfect gift for all hardwater anglers come Christmas.

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn more An ice fishing rod may seem like a simple device, but not every model is created equally.

Ice fishing is a winter pastime throughout many northern communities. Once lakes, ponds, and backwaters freeze solid, anglers drill holes through the ice and present a mixture of live and artificial ...

The difference between a perfect first day on the ice and a frozen disaster can be determined by what you do right now, long before the first ice forms. Ice anglers wait impatiently for that first ...

While bass anglers move from spot to spot with the simple tap of a trolling pedal, ice anglers rely on their own two feet. Sure, we can hop on a snowmobile or ATV to run longer distances. But drilling ...

Nathan Randall holds the trophy of an April trip to Kotzebue, Alaska, with this 52-inch, 40-pound sheefish. (Submitted photos) Buy Photo The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread.