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Drill your ice fishing hole and start to fish. Learn more about this fun winter sport in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
There are 16 videos in this series:
There are three ways to drill a hole in the ice for ice fishing. Learn options for drilling fishing hole in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Chisels are great to get through thin ice. Learn how to make a hole for ice fishing in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
An ice fishing au ger looks like a large screw. Learn how to use a hand auger in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
A power auger for ice fishing can cost as much as $600. Learn more about purchasing an auger in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Get the snow and ice out of an ice fishing hole with a skimmer. Learn more ice fishing tips in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Find out depth of ice fishing hole to determine where to set your bait. Learn how to determine depth of your ice fishing hole in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Most people fish three or four feet from the bottom. Learn about ice fishing depth in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
A tip up (or a flag) is the system in ice fishing that tells you when you have hooked a fish. Learn more about ice fishing lingo in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Use very strong fishing line to rig a tip up. Learn more about ice fishing techniques in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Make sure ice fishing flag is pointing away from you. Learn more ice fishing tips in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
A more basic way to set up ice fishing tip up. Learn more ice fishing tips in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
A jig rod is like a miniature version of a rod and reel. Learn more about ice fishing equipment in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Set up ice fishing reel to maintain firm pressure. Learn how to adjust the tension of your ice fishing reel in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
The size of your ice fishing reel should correspond to your fishing depth. Learn more about ice fishing rods in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Ice fishing rods for larger fish should not have as much flexibility as those for smaller fish. Learn more about finding the right equipment for your needs in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Don't take more fish than you need. Learn more about being a responsible fisherman 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. In this free ice fishing series, our experienced fisherman will demonstrate how to drill a hole for fishing. He will also tell you how to skim the hole to get out all of the snow and ice. You will also learn how a tip up and a jig rod works, as well as how to use them.
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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