Hey guys,
As hardwater diehard mentioned, F+W's 2014-2015
Ice Fishing Magazine issue will be released on newsstands on Tuesday, Oct. 21. You can get the digital download here:
http://bit.ly/ICE. This year's issue is 124 pages again.
Here is a list of the stories in the issue:
- Editors Note How do you measure whether your ice fishing season is a success? By Jared Blohm
- "Walleyes in Wood" Four top ice guides reveal their secrets for diabolical bites. By Jim Edlund
- "Off the Beaten Path" Adventurous anglers pursue panfish deep in the backwoods. By Matthew J. Breuer
- "10 Tips for Trophy Pike" Follow these simple tactics to pull in your biggest gator. By Tim Allard
- "Just Jumbos" 12 techniques Mr. Ice Fishing uses to sort out small perch before they bite. By Jared Blohm
- "Give Crappies What They Want" Bait or plastics for slabs? Both have their moments. By Vic Attardo
- "Slow Down, Cowboy" Run-and-gun tactics work, but sometimes the best play is the hand you were originally dealt. By Jacob Edson
- "'Eyes for Detail" Key in on subtle lake features to catch more walleyes. By Jared Blohm
- "Starting a Frenzy" Use these tricks to keep schools of perch beneath you. By Ross Robertson
- "The Cold in Chrome" Reeling in a powerful steelhead is an ice fishing thrill. By Jason Mitchell
- "Under the Dark of Night" Dont miss out on the hot walleye bite after sunset. By Phil Schweik
- "Moving the Chains" Chain pickerel might not be as well recognized as other game fish, but they provide ample opportunities. By Tom Gruenwald
- "Succulent Shrimp" Most discussion about winter forage and ice strategies involve bugs or baitfish. To forget about shrimp and scuds, though, is a mistake. By Jeff Samsel
- " Wilderness Lake Trout" Its hard to beat the fishing or memories on trips to laker holes. By Bruce Ranta
- Destinations An in-depth look at three of this winter's top hotspots.
- "Canadian Greenbacks" Lake Winnipeg has emerged as a top trophy walleye destination as tales of its massive, uniquely colored fish spread. By Jared Blohm
- "New York Fish Factory" Lake Georges huge expanses hold countless opportunities for ice anglers, including a spectacular perch bite. By Vic Attardo
- "The Draw of Bowstring" This northern Minnesota lake is a multi-species gem hidden among more popular ice fishing destinations. By Jared Blohm
- Gear Up A sneak peek at the latest in ice fishing shelters, augers, baits, underwater cameras and more.
To keep up to date with the magazine, you can follow us on our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/icefishingmagazine.
I hope you all enjoy it. And good luck on the ice this winter! -- Jared