223 - Ice Fishing Basics

Basics of Ice fishing

What Gear SHOULD I get to Ice Fish?

Ice Fishing What’s Next?

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Basics of Ice fishing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO0dcv_dpCE

Safety 

Look for clear ice when possible, measure ice thicknessAvoid open waterSometimes you’ll hear cracking Try and bring a friendWarm clothes, waterproof bootsTell someone where you’re going

Where you’re fishing

Clear the snow from under your iceDrill a hole with your augerUse shorter rods for ice fishing - re use your reelsRelax and have fun!!

What Gear SHOULD I get to Ice Fish?

.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0FB9f1Gk7c&t=11s

https://www.cottagetips.com/tips/ice-fishing-equipment/

https://anglr.com/ice-fishing/

Warm Clothes

Float Suit: More expensive (starting at $600)https://mustangsurvival.ca/search?q=suit&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnb79BRDgARIsAOVbhRqYLEvoqLUpAOXp29dxSGtg2E9hlHlMRUUJudUSiN5N3-ckVZ04fUgaAumMEALw_wcBhttp://www.salusmarine.com/productcat/coats-suits/Bibs and jacket A little less expensive but still around ($600)https://strikerbrands.com/collections/ice-fishing-suitshttps://www.simmsfishing.com/shop/ice-fishing-clothing

Spud Bar

https://thecoastalside.com/best-ice-chisels-and-spud-bars/Make it high viz, have a tether, add some rubber

Auger - https://outdoorempire.com/ice-drills-reviewed-buying-advice/

Gas - noisey, heavy, smellyJiffyStrikemasterPropane - noisey but lighterJiffyElectric - quiet, light, needs chargingDrill assistClam Drill PlateKDrillEskimo Pistol BitLithiumStrikeMaster Lithium 24vIONManual - Quiet, light, always avail, hard work.Strikemaster

Scoop - Clean out your holes

Rod - work with what you have but make sure it will support your lure

Perch/CrappieLights, ultralightsUsing small tiny baits with lighter lineWhitefish/TroutHeavier baitsLong or short

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