Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MANITOU BEACH — A lot of things need to go right for there to be a near perfect weekend offering of the Devils and Round Lake ...

Fishing with tip-ups is one of the most low-tech, enjoyable ways to ice fish. When I was in high school, my buddies and I would set out a spread of tip-ups and then just wait for a flag while cooking ...

ROSCOMMON COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The recent winter weather has helped with preparations for this year's Tip-Up Town USA festival in Houghton Lake. The cold temperatures made it possible for ...

A tip-up, also known as a fish trap, ice trap, or tilt, is a stationary device that suspends line and live bait under the ice. Once a fish takes the bait, the reel spins, and the angler is alerted of ...

HOUGHTON LAKE — One of Northern Michigan’s longest-running festivals is looking different than in past years because of recent weather conditions. The second weekend of Tip Up Town USA in Houghton ...

The early-season walleye bite is fast, shallow, and aggressive. Use these tactics to make the most of first ice. After months of anticipation, first ice is finally here! And there may be no better ...