Newbie looking for help getting started

[e5pa9sr3]

Hi there, I have a 7 year who loved fishing this past Spring and Summer. He wants to give ice fishing a shot, but I know very little about it. I'm wondering if I can tag along with an experienced ice fisherman somewhere in Pennsylvania (within 3 hours of Philly) if we finally get some cold weather this year. Prompton in particular would be great if conditions allow for it, but totally open minded and appreciate any help we can get! Cheers.

[RuttNutt]

I’ll probably be on Promised Land upper or Lower lake by the end of January 🤞🤞🤞. I’ll give you the “heads up” when it gets closer and I finalize plans..........

Always willing to help out a “newbie!”

[BIGDEERHUNTER63]

I’ll probably be on Promised Land upper or Lower lake by the end of January 🤞🤞🤞. I’ll give you the “heads up” when it gets closer and I finalize plans..........

Always willing to help out a “newbie!”

Thought you were gonna be on the first week of Jan.  as per post on Dec. 7.

[butcher]

Hi there, I have a 7 year who loved fishing this past Spring and Summer. He wants to give ice fishing a shot, but I know very little about it. I'm wondering if I can tag along with an experienced ice fisherman somewhere in Pennsylvania (within 3 hours of Philly) if we finally get some cold weather this year. Prompton in particular would be great if conditions allow for it, but totally open minded and appreciate any help we can get! Cheers.

e5pa9sr3 - I live just north of Philadelphia and would be happy to host you and your son on one of our ice fishing trips (as soon as we have safe ice). I have some excess ice fishing gear I've accumulated over the years that I may be able to give you to help you get started.

VERY IMPORTANT:

Ice fishing is a LOT of fun, but it can also be dangerous so it's important to be careful and to understand where the dangers lie, how to identify them and what equipment you need to keep safe. Check out this thread for a good beginner's list:

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=380268.msg4126419#msg4126419

I would definitely recommend purchasing basic safety gear like ice cleats and ice picks. They're inexpensive and well worth the investment.

Also, buddying up with some experienced ice fishermen is a great idea.

Hope to see you and your son on the ice!

Butcher

[bigvfb]

if you check fish usa website they have the schoolie fishing rods with built in spring bobber for around 12 bucks great for kids
im on the other side of the state but with little ones those cheap rods work great
good luck and be safe

[RuttNutt]

Thought you were gonna be on the first week of Jan.  as per post on Dec. 7.

Like I’ve always said, I’m the eternal optimist.............. .

[RuttNutt]

VERY IMPORTANT:

Ice fishing is a LOT of fun, but it can also be dangerous so it's important to be careful and to understand where the dangers lie, how to identify them and what equipment you need to keep safe.

I would definitely recommend purchasing basic safety gear like ice cleats and ice picks. They're inexpensive and well worth the investment.

Also, buddying up with some experienced ice fishermen is a great idea.

Very good advice! I would add a good spud bar to the safety gear list.

[capt.crappie]

I’ll probably be on Promised Land upper or Lower lake by the end of January 🤞🤞🤞. I’ll give you the “heads up” when it gets closer and I finalize plans..........

Always willing to help out a “newbie!”

Im a newbie. Take me too your good spots 

[GI_Gin]

I live in South Philly, learned to ice fish in Minnesota, and go several times a week once ice sets up. I drive 1.5-2 hours to a few different lakes. These folks offered great advice about safety gear. Message me if you'd like to meet up on the ice... whenever that might be lol

[RuttNutt]

Im a newbie. Take me too your good spots 

LOL Captain! 🤣 I’ll let you know when the crew is headed to Promised Land. Maybe we can convince the “Sausage Man” (PaCarpboy) to join us. 

[PaCarpboy]

NuttRutt can use all the new friends he can get.  At last count.....that would make 2.  He has no good spots CC.   He's been ice fishing for over 20 years, and one of these times, he may catch something.   

[RuttNutt]

NuttRutt can use all the new friends he can get.  At last count.....that would make 2.  He has no good spots CC.   He's been ice fishing for over 20 years, and one of these times, he may catch something.   

🤣🤣🤣