NAIFC

Anglers Take the Ice

In the final qualifying event of the 2010 NAIFC tournament season, the ice belt’s finest anglers traveled to northern Wisconsin’s Lake Thompson-a relatively small natural lake near Rhinelander. At approximately 400 acres, Thompson offered the competitors three distinct basin sections, from the deeper, structure laden western basin to the shallow, featureless upper section. In addition to being the last chance to qualify for the December NAIFC Championship, the Lake Thompson event, held Saturday, February 21, also offered anglers one more chance to achieve Team of the Year honors.
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Midwinter Crappies

At a trio of recent North American Ice Fishing Circuit tournaments two familiar themes persisted. Following the 2009 Championship and the season’s first qualifying event on Richmond Lake, South Dakota, successful anglers were the ones using a well-tuned sonar unit in conjunction with select jig-micro plastic combinations.

Little Lake Wissota, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin – Sunday, January 24

At Little Lake Wissota, as in previous events, adverse weather and fussy panfish were the dilemmas. For successful anglers, elite electronics and picky presentations provided the cure. Saturday, January 23, the eve of the tournament, a substantial rainshower washed the ice with up to three inches of standing water. Meanwhile, at pre-event activities, things were looking decidedly better. The Kids Ice Camp hosted a record 370 youth anglers and their parents for a total turnout of over 500 participants. (more…)

Eric Wolfe Proves It

Harrisburg fisherman uses technology (and a little luck) to chase a spot on Team USA for world championships

Harrisburg, SD - In the world of competitive ice fishing, Team USA could use a little help in getting its word out.

Eric Wolfe of Harrisburg is doing his part. (more…)