Fish House Nation Podcast

Northern pike are one of the most exciting fish you can target through the ice. In Episode 210 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, hosts Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo break down everything anglers need to know to consistently catch more pike during the ice fishing season. The conversation covers where to find northern pike throughout the winter, including productive weed edges, shallow bays, spawning areas, and panfish locations that attract hungry predators. Chris and Al also discuss tip-up strategies, bait selection, leader lengths, and how to position your baits in the water column for maximum success. You'll learn how to approach a spinning tip-up flag, properly fight and land large pike, and avoid common mistakes that cost anglers trophy fish at the hole. The hosts also share insights on using dead bait versus live bait, targeting pike during midday feeding windows, and using multiple lines to cover more water and locate active fish. Whether you're chasing your first northern pike through the ice or looking to improve your success with larger fish, this episode is packed with practical tips and proven tactics that will help you put more flags on the ice this winter. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

On Episode 209 of the Fish House Nation Podcast presented by Catch Cover, co-hosts Chris Larsen and Al Escobedo break down what to do when the fish just aren’t biting in your wheelhouse. From making subtle location adjustments to changing presentations, lure profiles, colors, noise, and bait positioning, the guys share practical strategies to turn a slow day on the ice into a productive one. Chris and Al discuss how electronics, underwater cameras, tip-ups, and sonar can help you confirm whether you’re actually on fish, while also explaining when too much technology—or even too much light and noise inside the fish house—might actually hurt your bite. They also dive into the importance of scouting, hole placement, generator noise, live sonar pressure, and how small changes like getting baits higher in the water column can trigger more strikes. If you’ve ever set up on what looked like the perfect spot only to struggle getting bites, this episode is packed with real-world ice fishing adjustments that can help salvage your next trip and put more fish on the ice. For more information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

What would the ultimate ice fishing house look like? We mean "ultimate"? In today's episode, we let our imaginations run wild, eliminating all obstacles of technology and costs. While some of these ideas are way beyond the scope of practicality, many of them could be on the horizon. What would your dream fish house look like? For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

Nestled on the border of Minnesota and South Dakota, Big Stone Lake is a winter angler’s paradise. Stretching 26 miles long and about a mile wide, this glacial lake transforms into a frozen playground each winter, drawing ice fishing enthusiasts from across the Midwest. Known for its abundant walleye, giant panfish and perch, and northern pike, Big Stone offers a unique blend of serene beauty and thrilling catches. Here’s a dive into why ice fishing on Big Stone Lake should be on every angler’s list. Find out more about Big Stone in our latest blog post: https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/ice-fishing-on-big-stone-lake-a-winter-paradise/

It's Episode #193 of the Fish House Nation Podcast and today we have two more interviews from the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show. Sara Lamson joins us first to discuss Lakewood Products. Lakewood Products makes high-end storage solutions for fishing and hunting. All of their products are made in the United States. After Sara, we’ll visit with Jared Elliott from Outfitters Edge. Outfitters Edge makes a ton of great products designed for the outdoor lifestyle in Prior Lake, Minnesota. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

There are two interviews on tap from the St. Paul Ice Show for you on today’s show. The first one is Cole Bechtold from Macula Tackle. Macula Tackle is a family-owned lure maker based in Minnesota. They’re known for an innovative eyelet design that makes tying jigs easier and creates more versatility while fishing. The second interview features Pat Magdaleno from Mags Custom Rods. Mags is based in Michigan and they make some great custom ice and open water rods. For more ice fishing information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

When targeting walleyes through the ice, using the right lures that mimic their natural prey and trigger a predatory response is essential. In Episode 189 of the Fish House Nation Podcast, we'll explore some of the best lures for ice fishing walleyes, breaking down what makes them effective and offering tips on how to use them for a successful trip on the ice. We also have a quick interview with Carrie Westphal from Burtec Ice. For more information, visit https://catchcover.com/read-blog-articles/

The St. Paul Ice Fishing Show is wrapped up and we’ve had some great ice-making weather recently. We have fishable ice throughout the ice belt. Today’s show is an interview with Tim Hilte from Ambush Outdoor Products. They have some awesome skid houses and wheelhouses. I was a little under the weather during the interview so my voice is a little crunchy.