Author Topic: Your best tip (Read 92401 times)

IceMan08 · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 25, 2010, 12:10 AM »

Oh I do spool with braid for certain applications like running bottom bouncers or trolling cranks but when it comes to more of a finesse presentation I prefer straight flurocarbon. And when its refering to ice fishing then my reels are definatly spooled with straight fluro because I have yet to find a braid that works the way I want it to in the cold temps. The braided lines always absorb a bit of water and freeze up taking on a stiffer quality that I dont particularly care for, and fluro does not absorb water and remains limper thus imparting a better action into my lures. And thats a tip for you.

pipelayer75 · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 08:10 PM »

locate active fish and stay on them.

wally-eye · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 10:05 PM »

Don't try to walk where the ice use to be........

ICEMAN73 · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 26, 2010, 10:10 PM »

Sharp hooks and all the above

pimplejigger84 · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 27, 2010, 06:56 PM »

Always keep the cover on your auger to protect the blades, and also to prevent it from cutting things it comes in contact with!

tench · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 27, 2010, 07:20 PM »

Step 1) Drill your hole.
Step 2) Put your line down the hole with a jig on it.

All the rest is up to you!

slipperybob · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 27, 2010, 10:43 PM »

Get two ice scoops...

big one for the majority of the work
little one for cleaning up the hole

Phouvieng · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 28, 2010, 03:24 AM »

Quote from: IceMan08 on Jan 25, 2010, 12:10 AM

Oh I do spool with braid for certain applications like running bottom bouncers or trolling cranks but when it comes to more of a finesse presentation I prefer straight flurocarbon. And when its refering to ice fishing then my reels are definatly spooled with straight fluro because I have yet to find a braid that works the way I want it to in the cold temps. The braided lines always absorb a bit of water and freeze up taking on a stiffer quality that I dont particularly care for, and fluro does not absorb water and remains limper thus imparting a better action into my lures. And thats a tip for you.

Ah, touche!

fin-n-feather · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 28, 2010, 04:23 AM »

I would have to say seeing you said (panfish) it would have to be, get some kind of flasher. It will change your whole outlook on gill fishing. Fin

IceMan08 · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 28, 2010, 08:00 PM »

Quote from: fin-n-feather on Jan 28, 2010, 04:23 AM

I would have to say seeing you said (panfish) it would have to be, get some kind of flasher. It will change your whole outlook on gill fishing. Fin

Now that you mention it it does say panfish, guess I need to read more carefully. Only panfishing I do is for perch and I would highly recomend a flurocarbon line in 2 to 4 pound test. Small green lures and maggots for bait. Attention to your lures proximity to the bottom should be taken, keep it nice and close I find it to be critical and most of the time try to keep it within 1 inch of the bottom.

crawdude · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 05:28 PM »

when fishing for gills or crappies start just above the school with your offering,that way you will pick off the active biters first and not spook the school fighting fish

baginwal · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 08:37 PM »

Fish and enjoy every trip as if it was your last.

Good Topic guys!

diabetik11 · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 09:37 PM »

bring a buddy if you can, or just be smart about you actions

IceMan08 · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 31, 2010, 11:08 PM »

Quote from: baginwal on Jan 31, 2010, 08:37 PM

Fish and enjoy every trip as if it was your last.

Good Topic guys!

100% Its just alot of fun to go hang out with freinds and family on the ice cathcing the odd fish, makes for a great day!

moshpitbull · « **Reply #44 on:** Feb 01, 2010, 09:10 AM »

Gotta put your time In

handload · « **Reply #45 on:** Feb 03, 2010, 04:53 AM »

use creepers

bring more clothes than you think you will need to stay warm

avoid confrontation with other anglers.........say hello, offer them a beverage, make a friend

tell someone, (other than girlfriend or wife) where you are going and what time you will be back

don't offer a fish fry until after the fish are caught

turne the cell phone off and have a good time

nswiken · « **Reply #46 on:** Feb 05, 2010, 08:01 AM »

When you find your depth (even with a flasher), place your bobber stop between the reel and the first rod guide. I don't actually use a bobber. This way if your guides freeze your bobber stop is dry and right onto the reel with no slippage. Then you can get back to depth fast.

Don't be afraid to suck the ice out of your frozen rod guides. It's quick.

Be mobile.

Use Lakco spring bobbers with the big orange bead on the end. You can slide the bead out of the way to take your line out of the spring bobber for setting the rod in a slammer or snapper, and for transport.

Use egg sinkers or worm weights above a swivel to reduce line twist and tangles.

Buy quick change snaps used for fly fishing instead of snap swivels.

Learn the palomar knot and figure eight loop knot.

Tape your reel to the rod handle with electical tape. The reel always falls off at the worst time.

Always perform a mental checklist at home, so you have everything when you get to the ice. Be organized.

Leave the beer at home. You probably drove to the lake, and you'll probably think you can drive home.

jiml · « **Reply #47 on:** Feb 12, 2010, 04:05 AM »

When fishing with your kids......never hand a child anything that doesn't float if you really want it back!

hunterhill5 · « **Reply #48 on:** Feb 13, 2010, 05:12 PM »

Good one I fish with kids and found that you can use that gray pipe insulation foam on just about everything you bring out on the ice and keep it floating!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Also drilled a hole in the aqu vu tripod stoper and tied it to the tripod leg so I don't have to buy anymore of the a 2.99 plus s10.00 shipping and handling

augergas · « **Reply #49 on:** Feb 18, 2010, 04:50 PM »

The fishing was always better yesterday.

lostfishy · « **Reply #50 on:** Mar 02, 2010, 10:43 AM »

go further, stay longer, fish harder

Coach · « **Reply #51 on:** Mar 02, 2010, 07:16 PM »

Bring more clothes than you will need and put them in a dry bag. They do you no good, it they get wet.

Make sure your cell phone is charged before you go and tell someone where you are going and what time you will be back.

Take a kid fishing when ever you can

Most of all Have Fun

Kim · « **Reply #52 on:** Mar 02, 2010, 07:27 PM »

Start at the bottom fish 1" up and then say 6" off the bottom go up to about 2 ft till you find where the fish are then start over. Don't be afraid to change hooks if they are not biting, I'v changed as many as 20 till I found the hook they want.

stripernut · « **Reply #53 on:** Mar 02, 2010, 07:37 PM »

Don't spend alot of time at a hole that is not producing. I try to limit it to about 3 min. a hole.
Tight Lines,
Allan

sparky · « **Reply #54 on:** Mar 03, 2010, 05:36 PM »

Time. You can't learn everything at once. I've been doing this for almost 40 years and I still pick up hints every now and than.

Write down the what, where ,how and when everytime you go, and after a while you see a pattern developing. First ice the fish are biting in area A on so and so with this type of jigging. Middle of the season the fish moved and at last ice they bite somewhere else. Since you have it written down go back and match the conditons and time of the year and you will be way a head of a lot people.

The lakes that I'm fishing the fish are moving towards their spawning areas. I looked in my files from 10 years ago and the ice and lake conditon were almost the same, today I brought home 10 gills and six crappies in 2 hours, plus threw back 25 little ones. If I hadn't did a little research I may have went fishless.

icefishingluva · « **Reply #55 on:** Mar 03, 2010, 08:31 PM »

Yes, I would say to keep mobile. If they're not biting move on.

icefishingluva

Timber · « **Reply #56 on:** Mar 13, 2010, 09:19 PM »

Never Plead Guilty and Never Volunteer !

Ekruger01 · « **Reply #57 on:** Mar 14, 2010, 10:19 AM »

dont be afraid to go shallow! i havent fished more than 10' all winter. normally i fish the 30' holes!

EK

Kim · « **Reply #58 on:** Mar 14, 2010, 02:40 PM »

Was fishing for walleyes once they were in about 6 fow mid winter.

addicted2fishin · « **Reply #59 on:** Aug 31, 2010, 11:04 PM »

the worst day of fishing always beats and day at the office. That being said dont give up sometimes that extra 5 minutes of trying yields the biggest payoffs. The first and last fish are always the hardest to catch!

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Author Topic: Your best tip (Read 92401 times)