Ice Fishing Survey

[Uncle Grump]

Bump!

Any one else out there want to answer? My son is pleased w/ all the responses. We will post the results when they are tabulated as part of his project. Thanks
to all of you who have helped him with this.

UG

[Uncle Grump]

Bump

Last chance to participate - tonight Alex starts processing the survey results and working them in to his paper.

UG

[Fish-n-Freak]

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)-- Battery Operated Lantern(s)

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

Yes -- After it's safe to drive!

If yes: c)truck

3) Which best describes your fishing style on the ice?
I will move around to find a spot with fish, then spend a good amount of time trying to catch that school, so I guess A & B.
a) I generally choose a spot and stay there
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

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)
d) one drawn by the guy at the bait shop

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? 33

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

[George in Throop PA]

1) Do you use electronics while ice fishing?

No

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?

a) I generally choose a spot and stay there

4) Do you use a shelter?

No

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?

c) Tip-ups

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 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?
41
3) How long have you been ice fishing?
26 years