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If there is one time of year when I really look forward to fishing for walleyes its first ice on the Red River in Selkirk Manitoba…

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Steven will highlight the hot spots in Manitoba, tips and tricks to land more fish. Ice safety tips, what’s new in [...]

Something interesting seems to happen every time Steve and I head out, and this first-ice trip was no exception. We had a great time with lots of laughs, some crazy twists and some big trout!

Scott and Steve, The Weekend Warriors, head out for some terrific first-ice rainbow and brown trout action!

By Jason Durham

Bluegill fishing is about balance. Each trip is a constant trial and error to figure out if the fish want a tiny speck of an ice jig – the flash, vibration and, meaty profile of a jigging spoon, or any presentation that falls in between. Each presentation has its strengths and weaknesses [...]

Want to try your hand at ice fishing this year but need some answers?
Many people I talk to over the course of year ask me what I do in the winter time. Ice fish of course, I tell them. Some give a look of amazement like that could possibly be fun!
Not only is it fun [...]

It is five o’clock in the morning on Grey Cup day in Canada and I am celebrating by going on the first ice fishing adventure of the winter. As we pack friend Steven Wintemute’s truck, we are excited about the prospects despite the early hour. Our first stop was to be Tokaruk Lake, one of [...]

First ice…I love it. I always make sure the ice is safe, do my research and let someone else walk out first. I am kidding of course. I am not that hardcore of a fisherman.

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