Can i buy lures in July?
Is this a trick question? ;D
is it ok to put 4lb. line on a reel that should have 6,8 or 10lb. line on it?
Can you catch flying fish on tip ups?
trying to buy a spinning reel for ice fishing but the site does not say if the reel is right hand or left hand retrieve. :P
Keep it safe! JDL
Do you use left or right handed swivels?
How do fish sleep without eyelids?
What is most comfortable folding chair that won’t give you a sore a$$?
What bait do you recommend for catching ICE?? ;D
Will there be enough lake ice to fish on in Ne Kansas this season?
Even though I don’t have a question at this time I think I am really going to enjoy this thread!!!
Have you been taking that B-Complex again?
Rg
Marcum, Vex, or Bird? ;D
JK-- Marcum, all the way.
Proper technique for perch milking?I hear it makes cleaning them easier........lol
Proper technique for perch milking?
Those few times, in my haste somehow forget the kitchen sink, could you recommend a back-up?
Are the fish biting? Just seeing if it pays to go out or not.
How do you keep fish from smelling???
Hello hi...(haha)..Is your refrigerator running?
No. It's just standing in the kitchen. Next question.
I dropped my spud through the ice. How do I get it back?
Will you define the brown odious substance oozing beneath the door? :sick:
Is Mike McCarthy the most gutless play caller in the NFL?
I stubbed my toe on a chunk of ice that was frozen next to my hole. What should I do??
I'll be visiting my son in Ft. Lauderdale in February. I have searched the Florida Fish & Game website and cannot find how many tip ups they allow. Do not want to bring anymore on the plane than is necessary.
After a night of drinking, I woke to find a Swedish pimple on my tickle stick. Not sure how it got there, what should I do?
I don't catch many fish through the ice. Does this affect when I should take Social Security?
How long should it take to read all 4 pages ? And do I get to subtract the time lost laughing ? Ok...Ok I know that's two questions :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
My feet sweat a lot and I understand using anti-perspirant will keep them warmer, my biggest concern is staining my new Morino wool socks. Will Right Guard work, or do you suggest using something a little less aggressive like Secret?
Does pickled bologna, cheese, and crackers make the best dinner on the ice? It all goes good with beer. Why do I ask?
WHY DOES NO ONE MAKE A ONE MAN FLIP OVER WITH ENOUGH HEAD ROOM FOR A LARGE 6'2' MAN TO FISH COMFORTABLY WITHOUT JAMMING HIS HEAD INTO THE ROOF ? YOU CAN BUY XXX ICE SUITS--WHY NOT A XXX FLIPOVER ? I REALIZE I'VE ASKED 2 QUESTIONS AND FOR THIS I APPOLOGIZE.
Why isn't anyone coming out with really cool new gear or stuff a guy wants?
All of the good stuff has already been invented.
Why would a blonde walk into a bar?
Fishing on the ice was great today.
Should I pack extra bait and an extra moose burger for you to join me tomorrow here in AK?
my wife says if i go ice fishing one more time she is gonna leave me. my question is should i take brats or polish sausage next time on the ice?
Is headcheese made from head or cheese?
Why do so many reply "IN" on a post that just tells you about the giveaways for the season? Not an actual giveaway.
Great post by the way, I've lengthened my life drastically tonight
What should I do if I'm about to be spooled by a fish.
If it was last year, will it be this year?
What do you do when you step in a ice hole and you cant get your boot back out?Light the fuse, drop it down the hole and run !
What do you do when you step in a ice hole and you cant get your boot back out?
Sir
Grandpa always caught fish. He would spit snoose on his worms and minnows.
Should I start chewing Copenhagen?
After being married for over 50 years is it true that the only time I am right is when I admit I'm wrong ?
After being married for over 50 years is it true that the only time I am right is when I admit I'm wrong ?
Esox, this is Great! I have lots of questions, but I think most of us are a talk to a person type. Would you post your Ice Fishing Hotline Number for call ins? Its a shame only your friends and family get to enjoy the hotline! ;D But till you post your number for hundreds to call you I'll just ask here on your hotline board. Since you seem to be quick and full of IT, whats your go to loo when nature calls in the middle of the frozen tundra? Thanks, from a a IS long time LURKER and short time hotline fan.
When fishing in the summer it's called "open water" fishing. Why isn't ice fishing called "closed water" fishing?
What should I do if I rig my minnow on backwards?
Why do chickens have breasts, but not nipples?
If I flush a toilet south of the equator will the water go down counter clockwise?
Major question!
With all the places around Upper Red Lake in northern Minnesota, why is it that Hillman's never has Shiners on hand for bait.......My buddies and I have been going up for over ten years now, and make the yearly call to Hillman's to see if the have Shinners minnows...........his response is always no.......once told a lie to us that he never seen or heard of a walleye eating a shiner minnow........we laughed for hours because shiners were the hottest bait the year before catching walleye.
So oh great and knowledgable esox_xtm why does hillman's not carry shiner minnows?
If anyone wants to call and find out the number is (218) 647-8398.........ask if they have shiner minnows.
I read up, chickens only have one breast, and only one nipple is offered as an option. No one opts for the first nipple. The three nipple is an option on turkeys sometimes.
does a one legged duck swim in circles?
if 7 eleven is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week 365 days a year then why have locks on the doors?
I.f.h. My fishing partner(6yr old nephew) has a 10 second attention span. If we are not on fish he is bouncing off the walls of my shantie. How do I tame the beast that is my fishing partner.
Good answer, :clap:
I liked that one too. I don't think Mark read my resume over very well. and not only that, I am becoming suspicious that Mark is Judge Judy in disguise. Never mind I am in Colorado..........what was the question ? Oh yeah, Dave's not here.
Decided when answering unknown numbers to use the Ice Fishing Hotline bit. Got a call this morning from an unknown number and confused them like you wouldn't believe. conversation went like this:
ME- Ice Fishing Hotline, how can we help you?
Them- Really? Funny!!
Me- Yes
Them- where is everybody?
Me- Ice fishing
Them- There is ice in Ohio?
Me- No, everyone went to Wisconsin, there is ice there.
Them- I guess I will call back later.
Me- Thanks for calling. Have a nice day.
Decided when answering unknown numbers to use the Ice Fishing Hotline bit. Got a call this morning from an unknown number and confused them like you wouldn't believe. conversation went like this:
ME- Ice Fishing Hotline, how can we help you?
Them- Really?
Me- Yes
Them- where is everybody?
Me- Ice fishing
Them- There is ice in Ohio?
Me- No, everyone went to Wisconsin, there is ice there.
Them- I guess I will call back later.
Me- Thanks for calling. Have a nice day.
We all go ice fishing ????? What is the size limit of the ice we fish for....and what is our days limit????
A new UTV with tracks or new boobs for my wife?
Well now Mikey, next time I won't have to guess. At least I got 2 out of the 4 letters right ;D
Here's question:
My cousin fell through the ice and didn't get wet. He wasnt wearing a ice suit either.
Hmmmm. That's tough. What's the question? Next question. ::)Why didn't he get wet when he fell through? I made it a little vague didn't I?
Why didn't he get wet when he fell through? I made it a little vague didn't I?
Sorry bout that
The ice size limit is whatever fits in my martini glass and the days limit is a minimum of two though it sounds like your beyond that. Next question.The question is why in the heck do you put ice in a Martini? ;D
Why didn't he get wet when he fell through? I made it a little vague didn't I?
Sorry bout that
My buddy and I spent time this spring building some brush piles for this winter ...to fish over this winter ..how do we keep others off of our spot....we built???????. On LA...... :tipup: :tipup:
Sorry for this but it maybe a real question. Do fish under the ice react to moon phases?
Keep it safe! JDL
Why is there braille on the buttons of a drive through ATM machine?
Beginning of a movie it reads:
"This movie has been modified to fit your TV"
How do they know what size my TV is?
Why do we drive on parkways and park in driveways?
if we call a orange because it orange then why aren't bananas called yellow?
The question is why in the heck do you put ice in a Martini? ;D
Why shook but not stired, and one that wasn't aired publicly, Ginger or Maryanne!
Because room temperature vodka (my preference) is horrible. The real question should be shaken or stirred. Next question.BLASPHEMY........A Martini is (chilled) gin and you wave the cork off the bottle of Vermouth over the glass and salute in the general direction of Italy (where Vermouth is made).......anything else is NOT a Martini sir.... ;D
You have to choose between marriage and fishing!
Do you choose softwater or hardwater fishing?
O Wonderfully Wise and Wildly Whimsical Wone:
If e=m(c squared) and y=mx + b, then what is the formula for catching more crappies through the ice?
- Big Brain Brad, aka Criminally Clueless Charlie
O Wonderfully Wise and Wildly Whimsical Wone:
If e=m(c squared) and y=mx + b, then what is the formula for catching more crappies through the ice?
- Big Brain Brad, aka Criminally Clueless Charlie
O Wonderfully Wise and Wildly Whimsical Wone:
If e=m(c squared) and y=mx + b, then what is the formula for catching more crappies through the ice?
- Big Brain Brad, aka Criminally Clueless Charlie
F=(W[B+H])/L
Just an FYI. Since starting to answer unknown phone numbers with "Ice fishing hotline, how can we help you?" unknown callers has dropped off by at least 50%, so I hardly get to use it any more.
is tungsten worth the extra moolah. or should i stay with the tried and true ol' lead.It's the only way to go when your talking small jigs or really shallow water since it would take forever for the jig to sink. It also helps with sensitivity since it has more weight to undo any slack or curls in your line.
It's the only way to go when your talking small jigs or really shallow water since it would take forever for the jig to sink. It also helps with sensitivity since it has more weight to undo any slack or curls in your line.
My own question:
I've always just gone with wax worms and meal worms for bait since I work in a pet store. Are spikes really worth it for me to order myself since no one around me sells them?
is tungsten worth the extra moolah. or should i stay with the tried and true ol' lead.
My own question:
I've always just gone with wax worms and meal worms for bait since I work in a pet store. Are spikes really worth it for me to order myself since no one around me sells them?
If a hole drilled in the ice is one hole,
How many holes are in a straw?
Oh great Sage how does my Colon know I have just layered on all my ice fishing clothes and am about to head out the door ?
Do vegetarians eat animal crackers?
This year I've invested in some portable holes to save the labor of hauling out an auger. What's the best way to carry them out onto the ice? They just fall through whatever I put them in.
Thank you.
great stuff here's my ? y do we park on a driveway and drive on the parkway also y do I sound like a broken record to my son always repeating myself but if someone else tells him the same thing he gets it lol
Isnt there a shutdown looming?Oh right, the O/T cleansing is prob going to start.
Is the hotline still open for advise?
Isnt there a shutdown looming?
24 hours a day. No cover charge... Next question ;)2Actually have something I’ve been doing some reading about, your opinion could help lol
We are independently funded and not a government body. So no. Next question...
With all the recalls on vehicles, lettuce, and meat, has there EVER been a recall on beer or donuts?
Oh wise one, can you please explain the joys of icefishing to mu wife. She doesn't listen to me.
My wife instantly losses 40# when she's on the ice and has it crack. How can we cash in on this diet? ???
Actually have something I’ve been doing some reading about, your opinion could help lol
Do you use quick strike rigs and what types do you prefer?
Thanks for holding, your call is important and is being answered at our convenience.Thank you. I thought I was getting completely ignored lol. So tie them just like I do my sliding bait rigs for trolling, but with with two trebles.
Almost missed this. After all, it's a real question ::)
Yes, Ice Fishing Hotline uses Q/S rigs all the time on larger live and all dead baits. Our preference is for the "classic" style with a second adjustable hook threaded on the same leader as the fixed hook. A pair of #10s for live bait and #6s for deads.
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Thanks for calling Ice Fishing Hotline. Next question...
Sir-- I seriously question the usefulness and accuracy of the IFH. When the question of milking perch was posted early on. In a solemn search of knowledge of this age old question. I waded through all seven pages in a fury. Only to find out that you neglected ( and others ) to mention . The most critical need in this delicate operation. An awful short stool.
I rest my case. Perhaps I should have posted this under COIFH . Constantly Opining Ice Fishing Hotline yeah or nay.
Is Mike McCarthy the most gutless play caller in the NFL?
Not just yet. Next question.
To your observation on that: When we put out the "Help Wanted" again may we call you ;)2
Next question...
Why do they sell Batman shampoo but they don't have Conditioner Gordon?
Just another observation from life in general. When seeking "hired help" Offering a decent "wage" usually results in better "hired help". ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, just sayin,,, ;)2 ;)2 >:D
PS; Merry Christmas :tipup:
Yes esox, I am aware that the last post was over 120 days ago...
Would farmers rely on the accuracy of an ice fishermen's almanac if one existed?
When I rent a movie in the beginning theres a notice that says "this movie has been modified to fit your television"
My question is, how do they know what size my TV is?
As to the female side of things. While I was in the dating app. I do not ever remember being wrong. Once I loaded the marriage app. I do not remember ever being right.
a mare mundane question---why is Rhode called an Island when it isn't??
Oh wise one..
My InLaws and there stupid labradoodle will be here any minute. How long till me or my Rott piss them off? Or should I say how many times in the next week? ;D
How many extra air bags do I need to put in my truck before it'll float when I drive it through thin ice?
Rhode Islanders are very forward thinkers. As global warming progresses it will become an island and they just wanted to be prepared.
Next question.
So are you saying they know more than your Prez??
I said nothing of the sort.:
Why can't I stop spending money on fishing stuff? I have enough to open a small tackle store! :-P
ok heres one that im thinking about right now..why do corn dogs have sticks thru them?i get to be portable part at fairs but the position of the stick is you have to pull it out after eating the corndog halfway anyways or get the stick.lol eating one now and it just dawned on me that the stick sucks!!
No one likes a limp wienerhaha theres the answer!theres no pill out yet for a corn dog.
Nice work Agro! Unfortunately IFH has no positions currently open or we would send you an offer sheet. ;)2
Corn dogs... Raises another issue. Who is eating those things and why? They are horrible :sick: I've had exactly one corn dog in my entire life and that was like 45 years ago. Blecccch!
Thanks again Agro. Since you already answered the query I have technically not answered the question with another question. ;D
Next question.
Corn dogs... Raises another issue. Who is eating those things and why? They are horrible :sick:
Corn dogs suck, Pronto pups all the way!
Must be the kid in me, but I've always loved a good corn dog! I even made my kids homemade corn dog bites in our instant pot last week!
Corn dogs suck, Pronto pups all the way!
You are a disappointment! :o C'mon man, even shameless pike won't eat a corn dog. Doesn't that tell ya something? Hmmm? ::)
The realest question of them all, are corn dogs acceptable if cooked on a Mr. Buddy in the shack this winter? You have to admit they are an awful convenient ice fishing meal.my vote is yes.
whats the furthest you've driven to ice fish.....? And did you pull a sled....?
whats the furthest you've driven to ice fish.....? And did you pull a sled....?
Are serious questions forbidden or just strongly discouraged??
Although the IHS has not asked me. I offer free of charge the following advice. Answers provided by IHS might not prove to be the answer given by those in charge (your boss aka wife ).
Reason I know this to be true. Wife asks in August any idea what you want for Christmas ? I am 71 she is 68. After a lifetime of buying gifts every year. There is nothing left to buy. Anyway I digress hope you are still awake.
My stock reply is I could always use something for ice fishing. Her stock reply is I just came from your (8&%$#@! ) fishing garage. You don't need anything remotely connected to fishing.
So my question to IHS ( finally ) . WHY DOSE SHE ASK ?
So if serious Qs are allowed, here's one----Why do farts follow you(or more correctly, me) around after the fact. Can't just perk 'em in a corner/
If I fly faster than the speed of light can I see myself behind me in the rear view mirror?
That answer lies in the physics of air movement. You fart and stay where you are the fart stays with you. Busted. You fart and move away. The negative air pressure created by your movement allows the fart to occupy that negative space and seemingly "follow you". Busted. You'll never "park" a fart unless it's in the same space as you are. Sorry, that's just the way it works. That said there are lotsa ways to have fun with farts but that's another question and you didn't ask it.
Next question.
So if serious Qs are allowed, here's one----Why do farts follow you(or more correctly, me) around after the fact. Can't just perk 'em in a corner/Leading to a question I’ve pondered for some time. At -20* breath turns to “steam” when you exhale. That’s a given. If you fart in a similar setting, does you butt steam?
That answer lies in the physics of air movement. You fart and stay where you are the fart stays with you. Busted. You fart and move away. The negative air pressure created by your movement allows the fart to occupy that negative space and seemingly "follow you". Busted. You'll never "park" a fart unless it's in the same space as you are. Sorry, that's just the way it works. That said there are lotsa ways to have fun with farts but that's another question and you didn't ask it.
Next question.
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Air movement dynamics may also somehow inform why campfire smoke follows me in most ambient air conditions no matter where I stand, even in a gentle breeze. The only benefit I've found is that it disguises me from the mosquitos but at the cost of burning eyes and hacking coughs. Any remedies O Wise One? Also, is there a method to get a certain class of flatulence to somehow "adhere" to an innocent bystander while you casually wander out of range of suspicion?
Air movement dynamics may also somehow inform why campfire smoke follows me in most ambient air conditions no matter where I stand, even in a gentle breeze. The only benefit I've found is that it disguises me from the mosquitos but at the cost of burning eyes and hacking coughs. Any remedies O Wise One? Also, is there a method to get a certain class of flatulence to somehow "adhere" to an innocent bystander while you casually wander out of range of suspicion?
Can a bald man get dandruff??
Yes. Don't ask how I know. :-\
I want to try portable holes this season. How many of the 8" model will fit in a five gallon bucket? How do you keep them all from falling through the bottom?
I want to try portable holes this season. How many of the 8" model will fit in a five gallon bucket? How do you keep them all from falling through the bottom?
This year I've invested in some portable holes to save the labor of hauling out an auger. What's the best way to carry them out onto the ice? They just fall through whatever I put them in.
Thank you.
Don't worry about it. UPS or FedEx won't be able to hang on to 'em either so you'll never get 'em. Keep looking for options.
Next question
Just found this thread... i love it.
How do i get my ropeless anchor back? Im beginning to think it was a gimmick.
Why is brass threaded counter clockwise and all other metals are threaded clock wise?
If the atom is basicly 80% empty space. And everything is made from atoms.....why don't we fall through the earth if it is made of atoms that are 80% empty space.
Also if a neutron star is basically made of atoms that have been compacted to be close to o% empty space and a sugar cube of its matter would have the mass of Mount Everest.......why the heck are we using tungsten jigs ice fishing yet.
Leading to a question I’ve pondered for some time. At -20* breath turns to “steam” when you exhale. That’s a given. If you fart in a similar setting, does you butt steam?
Are doughnuts standard or metric?
Would you rather have legs as long as your fingers or fingers as long as your legs?
Oh Wise One, why do we park on a driveway and drive on a parkway?
Still have not answered my question about Juliard---tick tock, tick tock!!
Maybe everyone already knows and I’ve missed it somehow but how did an ice rod looking like a green headed duck with a red body get to be named the “Green Hornet”?
Why is the pepperoni on frozen pizza a lot spicier than any pepperoni you buy in the store?
"The real question here is why, oh why, can't we just convert everything in this country to metric and get in step with the rest of the civilized (and uncivilized) world. Gallons of gas and milk, liters of alcohol, bread bought with a net weight in grams and the "standard" weight following in parenthesis, beads for fishing lures measured in mm and lure bodies weighed in fractions of an ounce... C'mon man!"
Now that is a dammed serious question!! Here's my question---when are you folks going to smarten up and get with the program???
Whats the deal with rhode island?
Its not a road or an island?
Rhode Islanders are very forward thinkers. As global warming progresses it will become an island and they just wanted to be prepared.
Next question.
Im in.hahaha like that esox?lol
Will it ever stop raining here in Wisconsin?
Will it ever stop raining here in Wisconsin?
Why does the rain in Spain fall mostly on the plain?? Maybe provide a scientific answer rather than your usual BS! ;D ::)l
Why do I have Cheetos dust on my fingers when I get up in the morning ( there are no Cheetos in the house-ever)?
My ice rods are covered with the orange stuff. HELP
Will vexilar Fire the idiot that dropped the dual and or tribeam transducer.......I hope they do.
Do fish ever get thirsty?
Really? That's like asking if I lived at the Don Julio distillery would I ever run out of tequila. Let me rephrase that so it's clear:I know this thread is meant to be humorous but the answer depends on the type of fish in question, and it deals with the osmosis process. Freshwater fish don't need to drink, but saltwater fish need to drink constantly.
No.
Next question.
I know this thread is meant to be humorous but the answer depends on the type of fish in question, and it deals with the osmosis process. Freshwater fish don't need to drink, but saltwater fish need to drink constantly.
http://yourontarioresearch.ca/curiosity-shop-answers/do-fish-ever-get-thirsty/
When it comes to boat capacities why do they use 150 pounds for a person's weight?For the same reason they say @ 5'10" I'm supposed to weight 160#. Geez... I got down to 165 once and everyone started pushin' me around. I couldn't even get any respect from toddlers! Always did best about 180 - 190. Built like the proverbial brick $h1+house. "Course now I'm pushin' 250# and that ain't happy either.
Why is it every time when the weathermen and women are calling for a big snow storm do people run to the store and buy all the milk and bread?
Next caller Billy!
Who's Billy? Your call screener? Male or Female?
--revised as one question: Is Billy a female call screener?