Hi, Been ice fishing once, and would like to do some this year, too. I'm not springing for a shelter or heater this year, but I have a couple of spinning-reel ice rods. My questions are... What sorts of jigs, etc. should I pick up on a VERY limited budget for crappies-n-gills-n-perch & such?
Is a tip-up the preferred method for taking northerns, and if so - how do I use them?
Is there any basic gear that I shouldn't be on the ice without?
Is there a significant difference in how much energy it takes to drill an 8" hole vs. a 10" hole with a hand-auger?
My partner is gonna be a 5 year old boy who is of exceptional patience - but is still a 5 year old boy - any pointers?
We went to the flats too. I dipped a tire on the rental car onto it just to say I’ve been there,but it was still pretty soft from winter melt. After seeing some moron in a BMW suv get dragged out of the muck I had no intention of repeating his stupidity.
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Hi,
Been ice fishing once, and would like to do some this year, too.
I'm not springing for a shelter or heater this year, but I have a couple of spinning-reel ice rods.
My questions are...
What sorts of jigs, etc. should I pick up on a VERY limited budget for crappies-n-gills-n-perch & such?
Is a tip-up the preferred method for taking northerns, and if so - how do I use them?
Is there any basic gear that I shouldn't be on the ice without?
Is there a significant difference in how much energy it takes to drill an 8" hole vs. a 10" hole with a hand-auger?
My partner is gonna be a 5 year old boy who is of exceptional patience - but is still a 5 year old boy - any pointers?
Thanks -
Rob
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