Chemical pocket warmers work fairly well unless they get wet. If they are too old, they will not work at all. Electric pocket warmers are more reliable. They are available on Amazon from $10 to $40.

The recent cold weather has been very welcome for those of us that like to ice fish. We have had a mild winter, so the ice thickness on many of our favorite fishing lakes has been marginal. My ...

Tip of the week: With close to a foot of ice on most area lakes, anglers should make sure the fish on the line has its head up in the drilled hole before trying to lift it onto the ice. Starting your ...