Nestled on the border of Minnesota and South Dakota, Big Stone Lake is a winter angler’s paradise. Stretching 26 miles long and about a mile wide, this glacial lake transforms into a frozen playground each winter, drawing ice fishing enthusiasts from across the Midwest. Known for its abundant walleye, giant panfish and perch, and northern pike, Big Stone offers a unique blend of serene beauty and thrilling catches. Here’s a dive into why ice fishing on Big Stone Lake should be on every angler’s list.

Find out more about Big Stone in our latest blog post: https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/ice-fishing-on-big-stone-lake-a-winter-paradise/

We're talking ice fishing rods & Yetti Fish Houses on Episode 194 of the Fish House Nation Podcast. First, we get into the nitty-gritty of what you should look for when buying an ice fishing rod. We cover everything from length, action, and what it's made out of. Then we talk wheelhouses with Sanora Borleis from Yetti.

For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

It's Episode #193 of the Fish House Nation Podcast and today we have two more interviews from the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. Sara Lamson joins us first to discuss Lakewood Products. Lakewood Products makes high-end storage solutions for fishing and hunting. All of their products are made in the United States. After Sara, we’ll visit with Jared Elliott from Outfitters Edge. Outfitters Edge makes a ton of great products designed for the outdoor lifestyle in Prior Lake, Minnesota.

For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Welcome to the Fish House Nation Podcast… we have two more interviews from the St. Paul Ice Show to bring to you. Our first interview is with Jim Fitzgerald from Arctic Anchor. This is a unique tool for getting yourself unstuck on the ice that’s compact, lightweight, and easy to use. We also met up with Adam Yatsko from Island Beach Outfitting on Lake Winnipeg. Island Beach Outfitting operates a bunch of wheelhouses out on the big lake.

For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

There are two interviews on tap from the St. Paul Ice Show for you on today’s show. The first one is Cole Bechtold from Macula Tackle. Macula Tackle is a family-owned lure maker based in Minnesota. They’re known for an innovative eyelet design that makes tying jigs easier and creates more versatility while fishing. The second interview features Pat Magdaleno from Mags Custom Rods. Mags is based in Michigan and they make some great custom ice and open water rods. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Today’s show is an interview with Chris Beberg from Polar Fox Outdoors. This interview was conducted on the first day of the St. Paul Ice Show. We discussed their new Model X skid houses. These houses are designed specifically with forward-facing sonar in mind. We get into all of the features and more during the show. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

When targeting walleyes through the ice, using the right lures that mimic their natural prey and trigger a predatory response is essential. In Episode 189 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we'll explore some of the best lures for ice fishing walleyes, breaking down what makes them effective and offering tips on how to use them for a successful trip on the ice. We also have a quick interview with Carrie Westphal from Burtec Ice. For more information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Welcome to the Fish House Nation Podcast… I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas… we’ll be back with another episode later this week. Today’s episode is another interview from the St. Paul Ice Show. Our guest is Kyle Bjorkman from Core Ice. Core has some gorgeous new houses for the 2024-25 season. They are emphasizing a custom design and look in their new product line. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

The St. Paul Ice Fishing Show is wrapped up and we’ve had some great ice-making weather recently. We have fishable ice throughout the ice belt. Today’s show is an interview with Tim Hilte from Ambush Outdoor Products. They have some awesome skid houses and wheelhouses. I was a little under the weather during the interview so my voice is a little crunchy.

Jon Marshall from Marshall & Hanson joins the Fish House Nation Podcast to discuss the upcoming 2024 St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. Jon and his company represent some of the top brands in ice fishing including Eskimo, Ion Augers, MarCum Technologies, Catch & Cook, and more. Topics include what ice anglers can expect at the show this year, deals at the show, ice camping, and the upcoming ice fishing season. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/