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Gear Shop Special Make Your Own Wooden Top Water Lures
Ice Fishing Tips
If you enjoy ice
fishing, then you are among the dedicated few who will take on all
challenges to spend time outdoors and catch fish in any weather
conditions. The key to ice
fishing success is not necessarily how to catch more fish or bigger fish
but how to make ice fishing a more enjoyable experience. Follow some, or all, of these tips to be more comfortable and to get the most out of your day on the
lake.
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Bring along
thick board to place both of your feet on.
It will insulate your feet from the ice, and you’ll stay
warmer longer. Make sure it's wide enough.
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The
ideal depth for ice fishing is 6-12 inches off the bottom.
that's where fish tend to be in the winter months.
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Try an underwater
camera next time you go ice fishing. Drill three holes in the
ice, each about 2 feet apart, in a line. Drop the camera down
one of the outside holes and aim it towards the lures/bait you drop
down the other two holes. see the
article
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Use the drive-by
fish finder method. Drive by the lake you plan to fish the day
prior, a few hours after sunrise.
Everybody should be set up, and you should get a good idea of
where the fish are.
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Smooth the edges
of the hole above and below the ice.
This will prevent your line from being nicked and cut by the
sharp edges of the hole.
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Don't waste your
money on an expensive heated pad or seat. It's too much stuff
to carry. Instead, use a five gallon bucket to carry your gear
out to the fishing spot and turn it over to use as a seat while you
are fishing. Put a thick piece of wood under the bucket as
insulation.
For more fishing tips,
check out the Short Casts article.

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