Author Topic: What is your best tip for hard water fishing. (Read 3290 times)

gulp · « **on:** Nov 30, 2008, 04:51 PM »

Wanted to start a post where you could pass along something new that helped with you catching fish. Mine would be that it I seem to catch more fish on a horazonal jig than a vertical one. I think this is true because the meat on the hook is in line with the fishes mouth. easy for them to suck it in. Watching on the camera the light biters seem to take it more often.

Marcum Man · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 04:54 PM »

safety

1TIGGER · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 05:07 PM »

Double check you're inventory before you head out and discover you left an important part of the trip at home !

Keep you're radio on channel 7 for fellow Ice Shanty conversation and HELP if needed .

bart · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 05:10 PM »

Purchase a Flasher!

gulp · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 05:14 PM »

When using live bait pinch them until they pop to make more of a sent trail. Not all of them have to be flattened out just one. If using minnows try pinching the body off and just leaving the head on the hook.

Gorilla · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 05:16 PM »

Warm boots, nothing can ruin a day like cold feet

SeaDog1 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 05:19 PM »

YES!
WARM BOOTS and some heat packs to put in the toes!!!!

wyoutdoors · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 08:51 PM »

perch eyes... sharp/new auger blades... favorite beverages and a good friend.

SeaDog1 · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 08:54 PM »

Put your SAFETY GEAR together 1st and foremost.
After that it's pure enjoyment for you and friends.

jrelaxin · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 09:06 PM »

thick safe ice...............

jaklakmak · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 09:09 PM »

A backup auger and/or spudbar!

rumdrinker · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 09:22 PM »

wyoutdoors · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 09:34 PM »

Quote from: rumdrinker on Nov 30, 2008, 09:22 PM

Beer

MMmmmmmmm....

MrMarty51 · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 30, 2008, 09:48 PM »

Keep Warm.

bohman77 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 08:58 AM »

Stay away from pressure ridges especially with a four wheeler and trailer.

Bill

p.s. dont ask!!!!

Van_Cleaver · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 10:50 AM »

For married guys: Go as often as possible, even if you jump into your truck and pretend to be going to work. Make sure to wash off the fish smell before you see your wife again. Or, remember this line when you call from on the ice; " had a short day at work so I thought I'd swing by lake so and so, and try to get some fresh fillets for dinner."

LT · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 05:25 PM »

Quote from: bohman77 on Dec 01, 2008, 08:58 AM

Stay away from pressure ridges especially with a four wheeler and trailer.

Bill

p.s. dont ask!!!!

Aw c'mon bIll, that begs the question, buddy!

LT up-scope from my Thanksgiving trip
Iceshanty MOderator

Neversink Jimmy · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 05:28 PM »

My advice would be to keep spending as much time on IceShanty.Com as possible.

Seems to be an INFINITE number of good guys- and all the advice one could handle!

Thanks to ALL you dudes for making this such an awesome site!

P.S. I also recommend wearing warm boots on the ice. That's all.

Buck762 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 05:37 PM »

Stay On Top!!

I Also make a list of what I take with me and add to the list if I forget something, that way when your in a rush you know what to grab and won't forget important gear

IcedBush13 · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 05:41 PM »

Bring as much gear as you can and never leave any on or under the ice. I always like ice fishing in a hut and bringing the propane tank and a heater. I stay warm all day. And always bring Chains for the truck. I have had to dig out to many trucks with 5 gal buckets.

billditrite · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 06:20 PM »

Keep on reading Iceshanty.com

the sharing never stops!

LT · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 01, 2008, 07:10 PM »

Never put yourself in a position where you're looking up at the ice. Fish hard. Be safe.

LT
Iceshanty Moderator

MountainMan · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 02, 2008, 10:34 AM »

Keep your graph/flasher batteries charged. I put mine on the charger last night. Is that jumping the gun a bit

the harvester · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 02, 2008, 10:45 AM »

warm boots and a good pair of mittens/gloves

ryaninwy · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 02, 2008, 02:42 PM »

Let someone know where you will be and when you plan on being back.... Man oh man, do i sound like my wife or what....

LT · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 02, 2008, 04:39 PM »

Quote from: MountainMan on Dec 02, 2008, 10:34 AM

Keep your graph/flasher batteries charged. I put mine on the charger last night. Is that jumping the gun a bit

No....not where you go anyway............

LT
Iceshanty Moderator

duck doctor · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 02, 2008, 04:43 PM »

do't leave fish to find fish

TeamIceBucket · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 03, 2008, 02:26 PM »

Make sure to keep enough "not to be drunk unless a dire emergency" beer in the bottom of your bucket when engaging in shantyless hard water exploits in SE Wyo. Otherwise, when you stand up to fight a lunker - the wind will make your bucket disappear in a hurry!

eyewinder · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 03, 2008, 08:50 PM »

When fishing crappie (especially), do NOT leave the ice too early. An empty (Vex) screen at 2 p.m. may absolutely light up between 3:30 p.m. and dark.

Bailbuster · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 03, 2008, 08:53 PM »

Quote from: IcedBush13 on Dec 01, 2008, 05:41 PM

Bring as much gear as you can and never leave any on or under the ice. I always like ice fishing in a hut and bringing the propane tank and a heater. I stay warm all day. And always bring Chains for the truck. I have had to dig out to many trucks with 5 gal buckets.

Put scoop shovel in truck!!! along with chains!!BB

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Author Topic: What is your best tip for hard water fishing. (Read 3290 times)