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Midwinter Ice

Learn how to catch your favorite species of fish during midwinter ice.  MidWest Outdoors features a full selection of midwinter ice fishing articles, straight from our magazine!
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Joe Henry with a massive 32-inch LOW walleye that hit a deadstick line with a live minnow. While jigging in the adjacent hole, the fish came in on the Vexilar and he thought the fish was going to hit the jigging line when the bobber started to go under.
Choice of minnow plays a big role in perfecting the deadstick. On some days, emerald shiners (pictured) are the ticket. On others, a bigger minnow or even the smallest minnow you can find or just a different one might lead you to success as you mix it up while paying attention to the walleye’s preferences.

Perfecting the Deadstick for Walleyes

It’s called the “one-two punch” when ice fishing—jigging one line and deadsticking, or, basically a live minnow under a bobber […]

Actively jigged or fished beneath a quality deadstick system, modified presentations featuring wrinkles such as rounded snaps, flicker blades, and rattle beads with a trace of scent, can help tip the odds in your favor.
Whether jigged or presented beneath a Wind Jigger rod holder, adding action-tailed plastics to jigs or spoons add subtle hints of movement that can make the difference between a respectable day and a bad one in harsh weather.

When the Polar Vortex Attacks, Here’s how to Catch Fish

Whenever a winter season becomes significantly “influenced” by consistent weather events or ice anglers are faced with the extremes of […]

Thomas and Roger Cormier with a nice doubleheader hook-up. Photo: Tony Roach
MidWest Outdoors contributor and Mille Lacs guide Tony Roach displays a walleye caught by Nicholas Cormier. Photo: Roger Cormier
This Mille Lacs walleye was tricked by a VMC Rattle Spoon. Photo: Roger Cormier

Edge Mille Lacs Mud Flats for Ice Walleyes

If you’re looking for a hot ice fishing bite for walleyes, aim for Minnesota’s Lake Mille Lacs right now and […]

Many states allow two lines per angler, so the larger the group the easier it is to set wide-reaching spreads.
Check lines frequently to maintain your presentations to heighten the chances for success.
Tom Gruenwald with friend Neal Hughes, demonstrating the results of a properly applied tip-up strategy.

Tapping Tip-ups

Intrigued with expanding use of tip-ups this winter but feeling somewhat intimidated how to do it? These tips should help: […]

For steelhead and browns, the harbors and tributaries along Wisconsin’s Lake Michigan are turning heads.
Ice Anglers are traveling to destination fisheries like never before. Jason Mitchell highlights some of the regions top ice fishing destinations.
Lake Winnipeg guide Jason Hamilton with a greenback walleye that choked on a Salmo Zipper.

Ice Fishing Dream Trips

Ice fishing adventures abound across both the U.S. and Canada. Some of the destinations are exotic and remote while other […]

Rapala Jigging Raps and Shads are two of Martin’s go-to baits. Photo by David A. Rose
This nice walleye whacked Mark Martin’s lure just after it rapped rocks on the bottom. Photo by David A. Rose

Hitting ‘Rock Bottom’

Not much else grabs your attention more than noise. And the same holds true for fish. In fact, no matter […]

Jason Mitchell discusses some spoon nuances for targeting jumbo perch this winter.
Spoon designs that not only drop fast and straight down without drifting can maximize your efficiency for perch when over deeper waters.

Spoon-tweaking Perch

Few lures are as effective for jumbo perch as spoons, as they pack weight, flash and water displacement into a […]