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Being comfortable and organized goes a long way when hitting the frozen water for a day of ice fishing. That's why having gear on hand that offers both of these benefits simply makes sense.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 12

Inside The Fly Fishing Show: Gear, Lessons, and the First Hint of Spring

So far this winter, I’ve re-read three John Gierach books, spent way too much time surfing YouTube for fishing videos, taught myself to tie the Tommy Lynch Drunk and Disorderly streamer, and reorganized my flies by type, size, color, and whether they’re for freshwater or salt.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 12

3 Jighead Minnow Mistakes That Cost You Bass (and How to Fix Them)

Less than a decade ago, who would've thought that bass fishing would be dominated by such an inconspicuous little lure as the jig head minnow, yet here we are in 2026, in the era of forward-facing sonar (FFS), light tackle, and a jig head minnow designed to imitate a shad.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 12

How to Win an Ice Fishing Derby Without Cheating

A cannon went off and simultaneously, 3,000 anglers dropped their lines in the water. And simultaneously, 3,000 anglers got static on their electronics because of all the interference from so many close-packed units.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 10

Why My Longtime Goal to Bass Fish Okeechobee Keeps Sending Me Somewhere Else

For bass anglers from all over the world, Lake Okeechobee is sacred ground—a bucket-list destination. Okeechobee has a reputation for producing more trophy-size largemouth bass, and hosting more iconic bass tournament history, than almost any other fishery.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 8

The Muddy Midwinter Perch Pattern Most Ice Anglers Miss and Other Top Stories from Fishing on SI

In case they slipped by you, following are the most read fishing stories of the week. The Muddy Midwinter Perch Pattern Most Ice Anglers Miss; How Much of the Bottom Does My Fish Finder See While Ice Fishing?; Ice Fishing River Backwaters for Slab Crappies.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 7

Valentine’s Day Gifts Anglers Actually Want

If your significant other is an angler, a new fillet knife might seem less romantic than a box of chocolates, but it might be a better Valentine’s Day gift because it says you care enough to know and understand what they want.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 6

What I’ve Learned About Taking Kids Ice Fishing So They Want to Do It Again

Ice fishing with kids can be a great way to introduce them to fishing and the outdoors, but it can also quickly become a terrible idea if you’re not prepared.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 6

Is Fly Fishing Hard To Learn?

Is Fly Fishing Hard To Learn? Yes and no. Fly fishing is a certain kind of hard. It may not come easy, but there’s real pleasure in the practice and the learning.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 5

5 Reasons Fishing With a Woman Will Test Your Fragile Ego

"I see you brought your cheater," Tashina said, pointing at my electronics the first time I took her ice fishing. "Well just watch how this works," I said.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 4

Ice Fishing River Backwaters for Slab Crappies

I’d ice fished rivers for crappie before, but never did very well. Then, during an impromptu trip with lifelong fishing buddies to a small river system in southern New England, we hit a crappie bite that changed everything.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 3

What the New “The Champions” Tournament Means for Pro Bass Fishing

Since the “big split” a couple years back, there have been few opportunities to see the sport of professional bass fishing’s legendary, most successful, and most popular anglers competing against each other—same day, same water, one winner.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 1

What Defines Bass Fishing Greatness?

With the new year comes a new list of Bass Fishing Hall of Fame candidates. which again raises the question of what defines greatness. While developing exceptional bass fishing skills is one path to becoming a Hall of Famer, it is certainly not the only accomplishment that is considered worthy of recognition.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / February 1

Understanding What Your Fish Finder is Actually Showing You and Other Top Stories from Fishing on SI

It was another big week for ice fishing stories. In case they slipped by you, following are the most read fishing articles of the week. How Much of the Bottom Does My Fish Finder See While Ice Fishing?; Why Ciscoes are My Favorite Fish to Pull Through the Ice; and Why the Best Ice Fishing Is Where Other Anglers Won’t Go.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / January 30

The Muddy Midwinter Perch Pattern Most Ice Anglers Miss

I was seemingly in the middle of nowhere, over a deep basin of a large lake in northern Wisconsin. The walleye guys were sitting on humps a few hundred yards away.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / January 29

Why These Are the Best Lures for Forward-Facing Sonar Anglers

Love it or hate it, Forward Facing Sonar (FFS) is here to stay. A revolutionary sonar technology that transmits real-time views from the front of the boat, anglers are able to see fish, structure, and movement all before making a single cast.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / January 28

Why I Didn’t Fish Key West — And What I’d Do Differently Next Time

Key West is one of those world-famous destinations that comes with all kinds of expectations, including world-class fishing. By most angler’s standards, this should have been the fishing pinnacle stop in our month-long adventure.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / January 28

Rapala’s Giant Busch Light Original Lure Is a Must-Have for Fishing Collectors

When it comes to dropping fishing lure names, the Rapala moniker is one every angler knows. A staple in tackle boxes across North America and the world, Rapala is the true originator when it comes to crankbaits and the tantalizing spell they cast over predatory fish.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / January 27

Why the Blue Ridge Mountains Are One of the Best Winter Trout Fisheries in the U.S.

In most parts of the country, winter puts a real damper on trout fishing. Cold temps make for frozen rivers and lethargic fish – hunkered down and half-asleep

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / January 26

How Much of the Bottom Does My Fish Finder See While Ice Fishing?

Ice anglers would be lost without electronics, but many misunderstand exactly how much of the water their particular transducer can show them. Different transducers have different cone angles, which affects how much of the bottom your fish finder actually sees.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / January 25

I Went to Charlotte for the Food—Then I Found a Striped Bass Fly Blitz Nearby

A year ago, my wife and I was invited to a screening of a short film called Savor Charlotte: Culture Forward Culinary—a love letter to Charlotte’s food scene.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / January 25

Why Ciscoes are My Favorite Fish to Pull Through the Ice

I was about as green as an ice angler can be. I was in high school and had only limited ice fishing success. I just wanted to catch something. I'd driven to Wisconsin's Big Green Lake because I heard anglers were hammering the white bass.

Hunting & Fishing News / Fishing on SI / January 25

Fishing Lake Superior All Winter—Despite the Risks and Other Top Stories from Fishing on SI

In case they slipped by you, following are the most read fishing stories of the week. Fishing Lake Superior Lake Trout All Winter—Despite the Risks; Extra Effort Rewards Anglers With the best Ice Fishing; and An Unlikely Species Saves the Day of Ice Fishing.