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Helping you enjoy the outdoors! Dec 5, 2025

Slamming Shallow Crappies & Pike Through the Ice

By Walt Matan
Rig up right for multi-species action in the shallows.

Chasing Down Spooky Panfish

By Jerry Carlson
Walk softly and carry a little stick for finicky panfish alerted by footsteps overhead.
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Winter Fun in Mercer, Wis.

Get ready for ice fishing, snowmobiling and winter fun in Mercer, Wisconsin, with 250 miles of trails, 200+ lakes, and miles of hiking and snowshoe trails.

Is the Ice Safe Yet?

By John Tertuliani
No ice is perfect; anglers need to remain vigilant to stay safe.

Work the Early Shift for More Winter Walleyes

By Steve Mattson
It pays to hit the ice early before other anglers come out to play.
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Lightest, Fastest, Most Powerful 40V Auger in Its Class

StrikeMaster Maven ensures peak performance, enabling anglers to maximize their time on the ice.

Ice Fishing Lake of the Woods

By Joe Henry
With two main regions where the action takes place, you’ll find a variety of ways to enjoy the hard-water season on LOTW.

The Early-Ice Fish Fest

By Troy Smutka
Everything bites at first ice. What are you waiting for?
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Slab Crappies with Yo-Zuri’s Mini-Vibe

Witness this unbelievable video featuring the combination of Forward-Facing Sonar and Yo-Zuri’s Rattl’N Vibe Mini for giant sized crappie through the ice.
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Stocking Stuffers for Ice Anglers

By Don Gasaway
Affordable gift ideas for the anglers on your Christmas list.

Ice Fishing Inside Lake Michigan Harbors

By Ron Stresing
For a different ice fishing experience, try some of the Lake Michigan harbors this year.
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