In the world of Western trout fishing, the first hard freezes of fall can be a motivating force — both for fishermen and the fish themselves. They’re reminders that prime time for big eats is slipping ...

In this episode, I go camping deep in northern Minnesota for rainbow trout. I saw a giant hole in the ice to sight fish. sorry, the cameras didn't pick it up to well. ill try again.

By Al Raychard Our kind and generous outdoors editor, Susan Bard, recently asked if I do any early season ice fishing for ...