Shantel Wittstruck, from Women On Ice, talks about utilizing GPS navigation for a safer ice fishing experience. A GPS app like Navionics can do more than locate a reef full of fish. One of the most important things it can do is help you take the same route each time you head out to your [...]
Joe Henry, Executive Director for Lake of the Woods Tourism Bureau, and Barb Carey, founder of Women On Ice, chat about what makes Lake of the Woods a top fishing destination in North America. At over 1,600 sq mi and a max depth of 210 ft, Lake of the Woods is one of the most [...]
On Lake of the Woods in northern Minnesota, it’s common practice to travel through Canada to reach what’s known as NW Angle. However, this year there are border restrictions in place due to the pandemic, making travel impossible. That is, unless you could travel to the NW Angle via ice road, and that exactly what [...]
Cold weather is no problem — when you have the right gear. When I’m ice fishing outdoors, I make sure my fingers are covered properly because the warmer they are, the longer I can fish. The right gloves can make all the difference. The DSG Outerwear Avid Ice Fishing Gloves are versatile. In fact, I [...]
What’s the key to catching more fish through the ice? Ask a hundred ice anglers and they’ll all have a different answer. For me, staying warm and comfortable makes all the difference because the more comfortable I am, the more time I’ll spend out in the elements jigging for fish. That was a priority for [...]
If you’re headed to Lake of the Woods for the best walleye fishing in the world, be sure to book your stay at River Bend Resort. They have three different lodging options that can accommodate any budget, any time of year. River Bend Resort is located on the banks of the Rainy River across the [...]
Jenny Anderson from Girl of 10,000 Lakes and Women on Ice, talks about the K-Drill Ice Auger System. Most notable is the fact that it makes ice fishing accessible to almost anyone. The auger attaches to a cordless drill, creating a powerful, lightweight option for drilling ice fishing holes. The K-Drill Ice Auger comes in [...]
Barb Carey from Women On Ice, talks about the convenience of the Mr. Heater Buddy Flex Cooker. It easily attaches to the Buddy Flex Heater and kicks out 8000 BTU of heat so you can cook lunch anywhere, anytime. We cooked up a monstrous stack of grilled cheese in this video and fed the entire [...]
Barb Carey from Women On Ice, talks about LED lights for your ice shelter. Sometimes the night bite is where it’s at! When that happens, you need a good lighting setup. The Clam Outdoor Sled Lights can be attached to portable or permanent ice houses, and come in small and large sizes. They come with [...]
Shantel Wittstruck from the Women on Ice shares a great tip on how to make a DIY minnow bucket with an aerator. Presentation of live bait makes a big difference, and this little setup will easily last all day long. All you need is a cooler (any ol’ cooler will do) and a Deluxe Lithium [...]
