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Take care of your ice fishing tools and and they will last longer. Learn more tips for maintaining your ice fishing equipment in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
There are 15 videos in this series:
Clean off your ice fishing lures at end of your fishing trip. Learn more about maintaining ice fishing equipment in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Add a hook to modify ice fishing spoon lure for catching perch. Learn more insider fishing tips in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Use pliers to attach sinker to ice fishing line. Learn more about ice fishing preparations in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Trim the ends of your ice fishing line when attaching it to "tip up." Learn more about ice fishing in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Use a barrel swivel to attach leader to ice fishing line. Learn more about preparing your ice fishing line in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Avoid wind when placing an ice fishing "tip up." Learn more insider tips for ice fishing in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Some "tip ups" have a screw that allows you to adjust the speed at which fish can take the line. Learn more about ice fishing tackle in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Keep ice fishing reel lubricated and it will last longer. Learn more about taking care of your ice fishing equipment in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Use WD-40 to keep ice fishing "tip up" working properly. Learn how to care for your equipment in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Use dry rag to wipe off jig rods when ice fishing. Learn more tips for taking care of your ice fishing rods in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Clean up your ice fishing equipment as soon as you get home from your trip. Learn more tackle tips in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Make sure your ice fishing line does not have knots or frays. Learn how to take care of your ice fishing equipment in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Keep blade cover on ice fishing power auger when not using it. Learn more about ice fishing tools in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Clean blade off your auger after ice fishing. Learn how to take care of your equipment in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Put fish that are too small to eat back in the water when ice fishing. Learn more about fish conservation in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Ice fishing can take place anywhere you have ice and fish in the same place. Well, a tray full of ice cubes and Stouffer's tuna casserole won't quite do the trick; the ice needs to be covering a body of water which is home to hearty fish who can live in very cold water and are accommodating enough to nibble on the bait of foolhardy humans wearing thermal suits or 12 layers of clothes. Apparently, ice fishing provides an ideal opportunity for introspection and contemplation in the Scandinavian countries and an opportunity to socialize and get drunk in the ice fishing lodges and resorts in North America, though the Finns and Norwegians have been known to mix vodka with their isolation. Ice fishing is a popular wintertime sport in Canada, Russia and the United States as well as in Scandinavia. Forest Lake, Minn. hosts one of the most popular ice fishing contests in the U.S. every February. Learn what you should do to keep your ice fishing equipment in top shape in this free fishing video. Our expert will explain how to take care of your "tip up" and auger. You will also learn how to adjust your sinkers and leaders.
Gabe Gries Gabe Gries has worked for federal and state fisheries management agencies for more than 14 years. He holds two degrees in fisheries biology: a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Vermont and Master of Science degree from the University of Massachusetts-Amherst. Gries is a life-long resident of New England and has fished extensively throughout the northeastern United States. He has experience working with (and catching) almost every species of fish in New England. Gries has 34 years of fishing experience and fishes whenever he can. He enjoys fishing for all species, but has a particular interest in pursuing warmwater species such as bass and panfish. Ice fishing is one of his passions.dkdk
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