A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

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Summertime bass anglers may shun pike when they bite, but come winter, many anglers get excited about ice fishing for northern pike. And why not? They are widespread, aggressive and easy to catch.

Nothing is more frustrating than watching a fish appear below you that won't bite. Too many times I've seen a big red bar show up on my flasher below my bait, but after a few seconds of jigging, it ...