Ice Fishing Survey

[Drake]

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

c) car, truck or other motor vehicle

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

a) I generally choose a spot and stay there
(if no activity after 20 minutes I "run and gun")

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

c) Both

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

b)Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

a) Braided nylon/Dacron line

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES
If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm
printed maps produced by a government agency

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 44

3) How long have you been ice fishing? Since very young!

[S.D. Ice Angular]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar
c) Underwater camera

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: a) ATV Snowmobile, c truck

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

I "run and gun"

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

c) Both

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Spinning
c) Tip-ups d) Rattle Reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament c) Super-lines

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

NO

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male Female
Male

2) What is your age?
34

3) How long have you been ice fishing?
as long as I can remember probably since I was 3-4-5 Years Old

[Guest]

Good Luck on your report!!!!

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: a) ATV Snowmobile

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

I "run and gun"

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

c) Both

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet (FM SITE!!!!) Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Spinning / spin-cast / baitcast style rod and reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament c) Super-lines

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES

If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm
printed maps produced by a government agency
c) electronic maps (computer or GPS)

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

c) hand auger (early ice) d) gas or electric auger (thick ice)

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

a) Increase restrictions

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 15

3) How long have you been ice fishing?
12 yrs

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FISHSTUNNER

[JignJab]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: truck or other motor vehicle

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

I "run and gun"

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

a) Soft side shelter of any style

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES

If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 48

3) How long have you been ice fishing? 33 yrs.

[fisherman]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes
If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar
c) Underwater camera d) Other (please specify)

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes No

If yes: a) ATV c) truck

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

I "run and gun"

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes
If yes:

c) Both

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

f)all

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES
If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm

c) electronic maps (computer or GPS)

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

d) gas auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

No

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 22

3) How long have you been ice fishing?
12 years

[latz333]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: c) car, truck or other motor vehicle

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

A little of both

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

a) Soft side shelter of any style

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media
ALL

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

a) Jigging stick Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament c) Super-lines

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES
If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm
printed maps produced by a government agency
c) electronic maps (computer or GPS)

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

d)gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 32

3) How long have you been ice fishing? 4 yrs

[latz333]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: c) car, truck or other motor vehicle

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

A little of both

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

a) Soft side shelter of any style

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media
ALL

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

a) Jigging stick Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament c) Super-lines

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES
If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm
printed maps produced by a government agency
c) electronic maps (computer or GPS)

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

d)gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 32

3) How long have you been ice fishing? 4 yrs

[Guest]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: c) car, truck or other motor vehicle

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

I "run and gun"

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

a) Soft side shelter of any style

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel
c) Tip-ups

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament c) Super-lines

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES

If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm
c) electronic maps (computer or GPS)

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 31

3) How long have you been ice fishing? 25 years

Great survey! Good luck!

[hunt4food]

) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes
If yes (choose all that apply):
Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: a) ATV

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

a) I generally choose a spot and stay there

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

a) Soft side shelter of any style

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Spinning
c) Tip-ups

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

a) Braided nylon/Dacron line (tip-ups)c) Super-lines (on rods)

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

NO

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

No

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 35

3) How long have you been ice fishing? 30 years

[Captain B.R.K]

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

No

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

I "run and gun"

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes
If yes:

a) Soft side shelter of any style

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?
mono-filament

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES
If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 25

3) How long have you been ice fishing?
6 years

[Guest]

SURVEY

1) Yes
If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar
c) Underwater camera
2) Yes, truck
3) a)
4) Yes
a) Soft side shelter of any style
5) a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media
6)
7) mono-filament c) Super-lines
8) YES a) d)
9) d) gas or electric auger
Opinion Questions:
10) Yes
11) c) Leave things as they are
Demographic data:
1) Male
2) 35
3) 30

Good Luck!!!

[Guest]

SURVEY
Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
Sonar
2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: a) ATV c) car, truck or other motor vehicle

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

a) I generally choose a spot and stay there

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

a) Soft side shelter

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media All of the above

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES

If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 31

3) How long have you been ice fishing? As long as I can remember........28 years

[Ice Hole]

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

a) GPS Sonar
d) Other --flashlight

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes
c) car, truck or other motor vehicle

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

I "run and gun"

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

c) Both

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES

If yes, what type of maps do you use?

printed maps produced by a government agency
c) electronic maps (computer or GPS)

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

c) hand auger d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age?
19

3) How long have you been ice fishing?

9 years

[Guest]

Long time Reader 1st Time poster.
Glad to help
1) Yes a) GPS d) Flasher(Vex)
2) Yes c) car, truck or other motor vehicle
3) I "run and gun"
4) Yes a) Soft side shelter of any style
5) All below
a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media
6) Spinning / spincast rod and reel
7) mono-filament
8) YES a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm
9) d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:
10) Yes
11) c) Leave things as they are

1) Male
2) What is your age? 31
3) 26 Years

[Guest]

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
GPS, Vexilar, and sometimes underwater camera

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: Sometimes snow mobile or van

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

Run and gun!

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

Fish Trap II

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media
All of the above and from personal experience.

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Rod and reel combo

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

Yes

If yes, what type of maps do you use?

Printed maps either from bait shops, fishing guides, or area lakes atlas

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

Hand or gas power

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 19

3) How long have you been ice fishing? 8 years

Good survey and I hope your son does well.

Good Fishin, Matt.

[Flatlander]

Not very good with the computer(cut, copy and paste...no idea how)
1-yes (a,b and occassionally c for entertainment purposes)
2-yes (a,c)
3-b
4-yes (a)
5-a,b,c,d,e
6-b
7-b
8-yes (a,d)
9-b,d
10-yes
11-c
male
28
not absolutely sure, but I have pictures of my dad and I in the duck blind when I was three. I'll assume I was ice fishing about then as well.

[Mankato-Ice-Man]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes
If yes (choose all that apply):
FL-18

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: c)truck

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

a) I generally choose a spot and stay there

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

a) Soft side shelter of any style

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

a) Jigging stick Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES

If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

c) hand auger d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age?
31

3) How long have you been ice fishing?
this will be year #4

Good luck.

[Big Dave2]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes

If yes: c) car, truck

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

I "run and gun"

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes

If yes:

c) Both

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media all of these

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

Spinning / spincast /

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES

If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes No find: maybe, catch: no

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 32

3) How long have you been ice fishing?
20 years

[This message has been edited by Big Dave2 (edited 12-05-2002).]

[Slow Jigger]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?
Yes
If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar (FL8/FL18)
c) Underwater camera (I like it for my 4 year old to keep occupied, otherwise to much going on)

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?
Yes
If yes: car, truck or other motor vehicle

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

With my son I usually stay in one spot otherwise if they are not biting I am moving sometimes to another lake

4) Do you use a shelter?
Yes

If yes:
a) Soft side shelter of any style

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books e) TV or other broadcast media

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

a) Jigging stick Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel
c) Tip-ups

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament c) Super-lines

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES

If yes, what type of maps do you use?
printed maps produced by a government agency

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

c) hand auger d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 34

3) How long have you been ice fishing? 16 years, on and off, regularly the last 5.

[Slow Jigger]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?
Yes
If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar (FL8/FL18)
c) Underwater camera (I like it for my 4 year old to keep occupied, otherwise to much going on)

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?
Yes
If yes: car, truck or other motor vehicle

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

With my son I usually stay in one spot otherwise if they are not biting I am moving sometimes to another lake

4) Do you use a shelter?
Yes

If yes:
a) Soft side shelter of any style

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books e) TV or other broadcast media

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

a) Jigging stick Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel
c) Tip-ups

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament c) Super-lines

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES

If yes, what type of maps do you use?
printed maps produced by a government agency

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

c) hand auger d) gas or electric auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

c) Leave things as they are

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) What is your age? 34

3) How long have you been ice fishing? 16 years, on and off, regularly the last 5.

[Fishn'Lady]

Looks like I'll be the first female to answer.

1) Yes .. a, b, c, d-radio

2) Yes .. a, c (truck) (of course when the ice is safe enough)

3) a.

4) Yes .. a

5) a. (FM.com), b, c, d, e

6) b, c, d

7) a, b

8) Yes .. a, b, c, d

9) d.

Opinion Questions:

10) Yes

11) c.

Demographic data:

1) Female

2) What is your age? 33

3) How long have you been ice fishing? 17 yrs.

[Buck Snort 2]

1)Yes, GPS & Sonar
2)Yes, ATV or Truck
3)I generally choose a spot and stay there.
4)Yes, Soft side shelter of any style
5)Internet, Magazine, TV
6)Spinning Rod & Reel
7)Super-lines
8)Yes, printed maps produced by a commercial firm
9)Gas or electric auger
10)Yes
11)Leave things as they are
Demographic data:
1)Male
2)39
3)10 years seriously, about 20 years total.

[Guest]

SURVEY

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes No ____Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar
c) Underwater camera d) Other (please specify) ____Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes No ___Yes

If yes: a) ATV Snowmobile c) car, truck or other motor vehicle ___Truck

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

a) I generally choose a spot and stay there
I "run and gun" _____A

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes No _____Yes

If yes:

a) Soft side shelter of any style
Hard side shelter of any style
c) Both _____C

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends
e) TV or other broadcast media ___C,D

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

a) Jigging stick Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel
c) Tip-ups d) Rattle Reel
e) Hand line _____B

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

a) Braided nylon/Dacron line mono-filament c) Super-lines ____B

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES NO ____Yes

If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm
printed maps produced by a government agency
c) electronic maps (computer or GPS)
d) one drawn by the guy at the bait shop
_____A,B,D

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

a) Swedish spoon type auger Spud bar / chisel c) hand auger d) gas or electric auger
_____C,D

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes No ____Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

a) Increase restrictions Lessen restrictions c) Leave things as they are
_____C

Demographic data:

1) Male Female ____Male

2) What is your age? ____43

3) How long have you been ice fishing?
____30 years

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Svein Forkbeard
O Tempora! O Mores!

[ackotz]

ANDY KOTZ'S SURVEY ANSWERS

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes

If yes (choose all that apply):
GPS and Sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes, my new truck

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

a) I generally "run and gun"

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes, Soft side shelter and Hard side shelter

5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology?

Magazine/Books, Local Bait Shop, Friends
and TV or other broadcast media

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

a) Jigging stick, Spinning style ice rod and reel, Tip-ups and Rattle Reels

7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

mono-filament

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES

printed maps produced by a commercial firm

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

a gas auger

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes

11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

a) Increase restrictions

Demographic data:

1) Male

2) age 42

3) How long have you been ice fishing? 4 yrs.

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posted 12-04-2002 12:07 AM

[Fishbitten]

Please answer the survey from the perspective of how you fish a majority of the time.

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

Yes No
y
If yes (choose all that apply):
a) GPS Sonar
c) Underwater camera d) Other (please specify)
GPS, sonar

2) Do you use a motor vehicle for transporting yourself and your gear while you are on the ice?

Yes No
y
If yes: a) ATV Snowmobile c) car, truck or other motor vehicle
ATV, truck

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?

a) I generally choose a spot and stay there
I "run and gun"
Both depending on temp and wind.

4) Do you use a shelter?

Yes No
y
If yes:

a) Soft side shelter of any style
Hard side shelter of any style
c) Both
a)
5) Where do you get information on new techniques and technology? (choose all that apply)

a) Internet Magazine/Books c) Local Bait Shop d) Friends Internet, local bait
e) TV or other broadcast media

6) Which is your preferred tool or device for catching fish?

a) Jigging stick Spinning / spincast / baitcast style rod and reel
c) Tip-ups d) Rattle Reel
e) Hand line
Spinning and tip-ups
7) What type of line do you use on your ice rods (any style rod)?

a) Braided nylon/Dacron line mono-filament c) Super-lines
a)on tip up b)on spinning

8) Do you find (lake/river) maps useful for making your fishing trips more successful?

YES NO
y
If yes, what type of maps do you use?
a) printed maps produced by a commercial firm
printed maps produced by a government agency
c) electronic maps (computer or GPS)
d) one drawn by the guy at the bait shop
a)

9) When cutting holes thru the ice, I use :

a) Swedish spoon type auger Spud bar / chisel c) hand auger d) gas or electric auger
d)

Opinion Questions:

10) Do you think technology has made it easier for you to find and catch more fish?

Yes No
y
11) What do you think the governmental agency in charge of fisheries management for your location should do regarding technology?

a) Increase restrictions Lessen restrictions c) Leave things as they are
Let fish population dictate
Demographic data:

1) Male Female
m

2) What is your age?
42

3) How long have you been ice fishing?
12 years