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 ...

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.

Anglers and spearers pursuing northern pike this winter can prepare for new pike regulations that will be in effect for the spring fishing opener on Minnesota’s inland waters. “Pike ...

Particularly when fishing for pike, keep your bait high. At the very least, keep the minnow above the weeds to prevent it from getting fouled and to make it more visible. If you set the bait a few ...

Anglers who follow the calendar, yearning for the next fly-fishing challenge, look ahead to ice off. When the ice thins and ...