The early-season walleye bite is fast, shallow, and aggressive. Use these tactics to make the most of first ice. You can find first-ice walleyes in a variety of structure types, but think shallow.

Carp anglers love to over complicate things. There’s always a new rig, a new wonder bait or piece of tech that promises to be a game changer, but most of the time, it’s the simple things that make the ...