03-20-2006, 11:08 PM
Hey there! Good questions. I started Ice fishing this year too. I would have been lost if I went by myself. I strongly urge you to follow the advice offered to get an expert to go along with you to teach you the basics. I was fortunate enough to have someone respond to my request for a "tutor" or "teacher for a newbie ice fisher". I paid for some of the gas, and went where he suggested. Turned out the equipment I bought wasn't right for the place I went. Luckily the guy (now friend) I went with had more than enough gear to share with me. I had a blast!
I've been 5 or 6 more times this year. My last 3 trips were on my own. I had good success and felt that it was due to what I learned from a seasoned vet at ice-fishing. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Let others on the forum know when you can go and ask if you can tag along with someone. You might be surprised at the generosity and willingness of many members of BFT to extend a helping hand. Good luck. If you do go Wednesday, I hope it works out. If it doesn't don't give up on it. It is dang fun when you get the hang of it. Some of it is luck, and a lot of it is knowing how to stay dry and warm. Anyway, bla, bla, bla. Welcome.
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I've been 5 or 6 more times this year. My last 3 trips were on my own. I had good success and felt that it was due to what I learned from a seasoned vet at ice-fishing. Don't be afraid to ask for help. Let others on the forum know when you can go and ask if you can tag along with someone. You might be surprised at the generosity and willingness of many members of BFT to extend a helping hand. Good luck. If you do go Wednesday, I hope it works out. If it doesn't don't give up on it. It is dang fun when you get the hang of it. Some of it is luck, and a lot of it is knowing how to stay dry and warm. Anyway, bla, bla, bla. Welcome.
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