I’m an over-planner. I simply have to “over-do” it to be confident in performing about any outdoor task, but even I was surprised at how much preparation can go into equipping your wheelhouse. I know from experience that just as a properly rigged boat catches more fish, any time on the hard water is best …
With above-average fish populations and loosening state regulations, ice fishing on many of North Dakota’s 430+ fishable lakes has quickly become a choice winter sport for those living in North Dakota and those across the ice belt. The North Dakota Game and Fish Department stated recently that the focus of North Dakota ice anglers is …
Want to be more effective fishing out of your Yetti? Joel Nelson talks about how to utilize jigging to attract more fish and increase your catch rates this Winter! Model shown: T821-PKF. Failure to properly maintain and service your Voyager equipment may result in personal injury and may void any manufacturer warranties. Please contact your local …
Wheelhouse Angling – Family Style By Joel Nelson The popularity of wheelhouses has grown in recent years for good reason. It is a comfortable way to enjoy fishing for the whole family. Though, at least for my crew, the camping-on-ice part has been as much fun for them as the fishing. That part has been …
Yetti House Tour With Joel Nelson So you narrow down your Edition, layout, colors, interior and exterior options, and poof – now you have an awesome wheelhouse for your year-round enjoyment! Once you bring your shiny new Yetti home, it’s your turn to add finishing touches – like adding where you want your coat hooks …
Some of the best weekends in the Yetti can be found sitting on schools of panfish. They make for a fun catch, a lot of smiles, and some tastey ice meals! The Angling Buzz team were out on the ice and made a cool video of tips, tricks, and just all around fun had while …
Off the Beaten Path By Joel Nelson If you own a mobile semi-permanent ice shelter of any kind, this winter you’ll likely face a familiar conundrum each time you set up on your favorite lake. Where to put it? Or, from another perspective, how far off the beaten path dare I go? It’s a tough …
Good Morning Coffee Lovers! When you’re learning how to incorporate the comforts of home into your wheelhouse routines, one of the first things to consider is how you are going to have your morning cup of coffee while out on the ice! Using a traditional coffee maker can be taxing on your generator and limit …
When you first drop your line – what is your bait delivery system? There is no question that we all have a pile of jigging spoons in our tackle boxes! Whether you purchased them because you wanted a few from each of the vast options of colors, brands, or styles – one thing is certain, …
Getting The Most From Your Ice Sonar By Joel Nelson From the day you get your first flasher, the ice-fishing universe is forever changed. I was 10 years old, the year was 1989, and for 25 bucks I got my grandpa’s old Lowrance 2330 which he had since given up on “figuring out.” It was …
Some days it can be hard to motivate ourselves and our kids to get out the door. Add freezing temps and the time it takes to get all the snow gear together into that mix and sometimes that’s enough to make even the most outdoorsy of us second guess our plans. We all need to …
Ice Safety For Ice Fishing It’s important to know basic ice safety in order to maximize ice fishing safety and enjoy your winter fishing outing. Booming & cracking ice isn’t necessarily dangerous. This happens when ice is expanding and contracting as the temperature changes. New ice is generally stronger than old ice. Four inches of clear, …