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Get away from the crowds and get out of the shallows for more and bigger fish this winter. Here are some tips to find and fool fish in deep water this winter. (January 2008) ... [+] Full Article
Tap Iowa’s interstate network this winter to make the most of our ice-fishing. Where do the big roads lead — and what can you catch when you get there? (January 2008).
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The Iowa Great Lakes -- Spirit, West Okoboji and East Okoboji -- are home to a variety of species that make for memorable ice-fishing. (February 2007) ... [+] Full Article
Sometimes we get safe ice in November, while other years it takes a little longer to form. But when the lakes finally do freeze, these tactics will help you catch perch right from the get go! ... [+] Full Article
Want some big trophy bluegills this winter? If your answer’s yes, read on to see what our experts have to say about where and how to get them. ... [+] Full Article
If you're willing to make the extra effort, some mighty big bluegills wait for you under the ice of the Hawkeye State's top panfish waters. Next time out, bait up for bulls. ... [+] Full Article
Gene Murray of Wapello has the solution for a puzzle that has for many years bedeviled ice-anglers on Iowa's lakes and ponds. The question: What kind of fish just tore up my ice-fishing tackle? The answer, according to Murray: a catfish - a big catfish. ... [+] Full Article