Below are the best ice fishing rods ... perch can be effectively targeted with fast or extra-fast action rods. Cold-water species, trout maintain high levels of activity beneath the ice, and ...

and you don’t have to race to the water hours before sunrise for the best action. Still, too many anglers hang up their waders and stash their rods when winter arrives. They’re missing out.

These versatile ice rods are sensitive enough for sunfish, crappies, perch, and small trout, while being powerful enough for the occasional bass and hopefully scores of small-to-midsize “eater” ...

Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the greater Fresno area and holds the striper record at Millerton Lake. Best ...