As the calendar moves deeper into December the temptation to be out on the ice grows. Hopefully the ambition is as thick as the frozen surface you are about to head out onto. If you are living in, or traveling to, some northern states — Michigan, North Dakota and Minnesota, specifically — there are plenty [...]

Hot tent winter camping is the best way to experience the brutality of winter with the comfort of warmth.

Biking in the winter is something many cyclists struggle with, especially on the cold, rough terrain. In the summertime, it seems like everybody in the whole world rides a bike. Then, once the winter comes around, many cyclists get scared off.  However, bikers have found better ways to ride on rough terrain and in the [...]

The “wintertime” has set in along the Gulf Coast. The lows are getting into the 50’s and day highs are in the low-70s. Captain’s are bored of ‘off-season’ and the end of tourist season. Cabin fever is setting in; so it’s time to head out onto the gulf and see what’s biting. A best kept [...]

Teams around the world have built over 35,000 artificial reefs. The builds (generally) will have small bait fish in a matter of weeks. It takes about 6 months to a year to have a really healthy, functioning reef for fishing. Most often they use large, manmade structures like airplanes, as a major foundational part of [...]

There’s nothing quite like spending some time outdoors with the Women On Ice. While on Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota, founder Barb Carey gave up her top five tips for putting together a successful fish fry – on or off the ice. Thinking about cooking your fresh catch for dinner? Be sure to [...]

Whether I’m skiing, ice fishing, or hiking on snowy trails, I can always count on my base layers to keep me warm. In fact, my go-to base layers are made in one of the coldest states in the US — Minnesota. I’ve been wearing WSI Sportswear for the last four years and I’m excited to [...]

A well-tied fishing knot can make all of the difference between a great day out on the water or not. Being a new angler, catching a nice fish on a secured hook with a strong knot is satisfying. On the flip side, losing a fish with a knot that is subpar is disappointing. Beginner anglers [...]

When it comes to ice fishing, there are some advanced tips you can put to use to help you catch more fish. Everything from downsizing your bait, to utilizing multiple different types of jigs and more! This video will run you through a number of advanced tips that most people ice fishing might not think [...]

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