I have never actually been ice fishing, but it has always fascinated me. How do those hardy anglers
really know that ice is thick enough to walk on, not to mention fish on? Once those brave souls are on the water, how they know where to go or what to use? I've
linked to a recent article from our local paper with some tips for ice fishing on our local area lakes.
The article highlights the importance of safety while ice fishing, including these two important points:
- Double check before drilling every two feet
- Be careful of "honeycombs," or the dangerous ice conditions that occur when air ice thaws, then re-freezes
It looks like ice fishing takes a completely different set up of poles, bait and equipment. A quick glance of the
ice fishing section at Bass Pro Shops shows tons of gear to use for this winter sport. If you are into ice fishing and would be kind enough to share some pictures or provide a guest post, please
email me and let me know.
Finally,
here's a clip from one of my favorite fishing movies, Grumpy Old Men. I apologize for some of the language in the first part of the clip, my video editing skills from a You Tube clip aren't that great yet.
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5 comments:
Loved the article! I personally love to ice fish and the season is just getting underway here in Utah. you'll have to stop by Rick's Reel Adventures, I'm going ice fishing on Friday. Great Blogging!
Hi Fishin Fool,
Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words. It was getting close to being ice fishing ready on some of our area lakes, but we had a warm up over the past few days into the mid-40's. So it looks like that will have to wait. Where is Rick's Reel Adventures?
Hello Stephen - Thanks for bringing back the memories of "Grumpy Old Men". I love that video also. Great scene, there.
I look forward to ice fishing season every season and we are just getting into it down my way in Eastern Idaho. Drop me a line and let me know kind of what you have in mind for a guest post, and, maybe I can come up with something you might like.
Fine post friend and I hope you get out there on the ice this year, hopefully with a friend, to lose your virginity! :-) I've caught plenty of fish of many species through the ice and I can say that EVERY single one of them will trigger that Outdoorsy Excitement in you, guaranteed! Besides that, it's the absolute best time to eat fish caught from icy cold waters! :-)
Have a super 2010!
LarryB
Go to blacksheep they will square you away. North end of heayden will treat you good for pike
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