05
Nov 23, 2023
Helping you enjoy the outdoors!
Nov 23, 2023
The Big Picture in Ice Fishing
Where ice anglers once relied on traditional sonar, they now have 360-degree viewing at a distance below their holes.
An MWO TV Blooper with the Firstrike Crew
Larry Carignan is getting into the head of the walleye he’s about to catch...but, it takes a minute.
Cheating on That First-Ice Rush
Nothing is as exciting as the rush you get from first ice. That first step is the beginning of a great new season.
30th Annual St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
The 30th Annual St. Paul Ice Fishing Show is coming up December 1-3 at St. Paul's RiverCentre. Ice fishing enthusiasts come from all over the country to see the latest and greatest in ice fishing. Will you be there?
Exploring Winter’s Natural Beauty in Mercer, Wis.
The quiet of winter snow, ice fishing the 14,300-acre Turtle Flambeau Flowage or any of Mercer’s 200+ other lakes, or exploring 74,500 acres of public forestland wilderness, provide Mercer guests with authentic winter outdoor adventures.
Mille Lacs Lake Fishing Forecast
The upcoming ice fishing season is looking stellar on Mille Lacs.
CARTOON
“What do you mean you haven't gotten the Thanksgiving dinner invite?"
Ice Fishing for Mississippi Backwater Perch
Airboats transport fishermen to the backwaters of the Mississippi River for winter perch fishing.
Ice Fishing Tips
Make a Splash!
When the hole is icing over, before taking the fish off the hook, let it splash around in the hole. It’s an easy way to clean the hole of ice without much effort.
Foam Tiles
When ice fishing in a portable shanty, use interlocking foam tiles to stand on. They help keep your feet off the ice and warm.
A Fisherman’s Prayer
Dear Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the size of the fish I catch, the courage not to lie about it, and the wisdom to know that none of my fishing buddies would believe me anyway. Amen.
Floor Mat for Tip-ups
When using tip-ups, put a black floor mat around it. When the flag goes up, slide the mat off and use it to kneel on. Learn More>>
Ice Fishing: Social, Serene or a Bit of Both?
To non-anglers, fishing in winter may seem like a venture in folly, but hardwater anglers enjoy the many opportunities ice fishing offers.
Click for recipe
Smoked Trout Appetizer
Our Sporting Chef, Scott Leysath has a tasty way to enjoy some trout that you’ve harvested this fall.
MORE>>
