11-11-2005, 01:33 AM
1. A double rig with a paddle bug (or other decent size favorite) with a 12 inch dropper line and then a rat finkey (or other small ice fly) will give the fish two choices of different sizes and colors if you choose. I also usually tip the paddle bug with a mealy and the finkee with a wax worm to give the fish a well balanced diet! [
] I have found that if the fish are agressively feeding they take the bigger presentation and if they are not actively feeding they will only take the smaller presentation.
2. When using a hand auger and the ice is deep... Use two people to drill the holes. Stand facing each other with the auger in the middle and each of you put a hand on both handles (you usually have to overlap hands or put one on top of the other). When one of you is pulling the other is pushing. It makes a HUGE difference! 3 feet of ice is a two minute task for one person with 2 rest breaks and a lot of huffing and puffing and getting sweaty than then freezing. With two people 3 feet of ice is 30 seconds without even working hard. Try this one and you will never solo drill deep holes again.
3. Keep your fishfinder screen warm by putting the back light on high.
4. Keep your fishfinder battery warm in a cooler and by using a disposible hand warmer pack. It will last longer. For good ways to rig up your ice fishing sonar check out this link [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=181256;#181256"]http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=181256;#181256[/url]
5. Keep the blades sharp on the auger and check the screws for tightness often
6. Another good link for ice fishing checklist [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=225178;search_string=ice%20fishing%20checklist;#225178"]http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=225178;search_string=ice%20fishing%20checklist;#225178[/url]
7. Good ice fishing safety videos are very interesting and could save your life [url "http://www.yukonman.com/cold_water.asp"]http://www.yukonman.com/cold_water.asp[/url]
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] I have found that if the fish are agressively feeding they take the bigger presentation and if they are not actively feeding they will only take the smaller presentation. 2. When using a hand auger and the ice is deep... Use two people to drill the holes. Stand facing each other with the auger in the middle and each of you put a hand on both handles (you usually have to overlap hands or put one on top of the other). When one of you is pulling the other is pushing. It makes a HUGE difference! 3 feet of ice is a two minute task for one person with 2 rest breaks and a lot of huffing and puffing and getting sweaty than then freezing. With two people 3 feet of ice is 30 seconds without even working hard. Try this one and you will never solo drill deep holes again.
3. Keep your fishfinder screen warm by putting the back light on high.
4. Keep your fishfinder battery warm in a cooler and by using a disposible hand warmer pack. It will last longer. For good ways to rig up your ice fishing sonar check out this link [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=181256;#181256"]http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=181256;#181256[/url]
5. Keep the blades sharp on the auger and check the screws for tightness often
6. Another good link for ice fishing checklist [url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=225178;search_string=ice%20fishing%20checklist;#225178"]http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/gforum.cgi?post=225178;search_string=ice%20fishing%20checklist;#225178[/url]
7. Good ice fishing safety videos are very interesting and could save your life [url "http://www.yukonman.com/cold_water.asp"]http://www.yukonman.com/cold_water.asp[/url]
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