Which ice-fishing auger is best? Even if you own the best ice-fishing gear on the planet, you won’t get very far without a high-quality ice-fishing auger. These essential tools drill through the ...

GRAND FORKS – I wonder how many ice fishing enthusiasts out there have gas-powered ice augers gathering dust in their garages, sheds or wherever they store their fishing gear. Once a staple in the ...

Fishing tackle maker Rapala VMC Corp. announced Friday it has acquired two of the world's top auger makers, a move that bolsters its ice fishing business. Finland-based Rapala purchased the assets of ...

When Gov. Arne Carlson called off school in February of 1996 because of dangerously cold weather conditions, Joel Nelson burned white-hot with excitement. "I remember windchills were like minus-60 and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Ice is a lot harder than dirt, so you need a tough auger that's driven by a powerful rotary tool if you want to break through. It doesn't ...

The Stihl BT 131 earth/ice auger features a larger fuel tank than previous models, so it can work longer with fewer refuels. It also includes a vertical pleated air filter for better air filtration, ...

Come deep winter in the north country, the steady, ongoing noise of an outboard engine making its way across the water is replaced by the short, high pitched roar of an ice auger, growling its way ...

Have you ever braved the crisp, winter air for a freshwater fish dinner? If you’ve never been ice fishing — this is your year. This “how-to” guide will help those new to getting out on the ice, plus ...