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.

The Shimano NASCI Spinning Reel is perfect for ice fishing for pike. / Shimano A medium-sized Shimano NASCI 2500 spinning reel is light enough to fish comfortably, yet has plenty of drag to handle ...

which cools the water gradually like an ice cube. I've seen minnow, particularly golden shiners, go belly up when they go from warm to cold water. Particularly when fishing for pike, keep your ...