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Category: Ice Fishing

  • Screenshot of ChatGPT with the question “Is it safe to use a chest freezer as a live bait tank?” typed into the search field.

    AI Told Me Not to Build This DIY Bait Tank… So I Did It Anyway

    AI told me not to turn a chest freezer into a live bait tank. I did it anyway — and here’s what actually happened.

  • Pressure ridge stretching across a frozen Maine lake under a clear blue winter sky

    What Is a Pressure Ridge on a Frozen Lake?

    Pressure ridges form on frozen lakes every late winter. Learn what causes them and how to safely navigate these shifting ice formations.

  • Garmin LiveScope fish finder set up inside an Otter ice fishing shelter, showing sonar data over a drilled ice hole in Maine.

    Is LiveScope Cheating?

    My first impressions of LiveScope on Maine waters and how real-time sonar changed what I learned about fish behavior, customer experience, and the debate over whether this technology is cheating.

  • A classic Maine ice fishing trap, also known as a tip-up, set on clear ice with a snowy lake and evergreen trees behind it.

    Maine Ice Fishing Traps: What to Look For

    Ice fishing traps, also known as tip-ups, are a winter staple in Maine. This article breaks down what to look for in a good trap, focusing on simple, reliable design that works in real conditions.