Get bites even when winter’s odds are stacked against you

There was so much new ice gear this year, we weren’t able to fit it all between the pages of the December/January issue of North American Fisherman. Here’s even more great stuff for hard water!

 The NAFC staff has carefully chosen 10 finalists for the November Outstanding Catch Awards contest.

Premier tacklemaker Berkley has pledged to continue its historic partnership with the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit, renewing sponsorship packages for both Berkley Baits and Berkley Trilene for the 2012 tournament season.

Asian Carp, Zebra Mussels, even the lowly Round Goby are all highlighted in the new 13 week invasive species reality show, Silent Invaders.

Alabama guide and pro angler Jimmy Mason has been smack in the middle of the excitement surrounding this cool new way to catch bass.

Over the years, though, I’ve found a solution to the tedium to big water fishing. And that’s small baits fished in small waters can produce some giant muskies. 

The NAFC staff has carefully chosen 10 finalists for the October Outstanding Catch Awards contest. Now it's up to you! Vote for the catch you feel is the most outstanding, considering not only the fish's size, but also the body of water, geographic location and method used. 

... All eyes will be on Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, for the grand finale of the Cabela’s Masters Walleye Circuit season—the 2011 World Walleye Championship.

 The NAFC staff has carefully chosen 10 finalists for the September Outstanding Catch Awards contest. Now it's up to you! Vote for the catch you feel is the most outstanding.