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Great ways to perfect your ice fishing technique. Learn more about ice fishing technology such as fish finders in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
There are 16 videos in this series:
Technology and expert techniques can help you catch more fishes in ice fishing. Learn more about advances in ice fishing in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Locate fishes with in a fish finder. Learn how to triple your ice fishing catch rate in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Find out how deep your ice fishing hole is. Learn more about taking the guesswork out of ice fishing in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Use a "barrel swivel" to keep your ice fishing line from getting tangled. Learn more insider tips for ice fishing in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Drop ice fishing jig all the way to the bottom, then work your way to the surface. Learn how to use your ice fishing jig in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Leave your ice fishing jig on the bottom until you know there is a fish in the vicinity. Learn more ice fishing tips and tricks in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Use fish finder to determine where to jig fish when ice fishing. Learn how to jig fish at different depths in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Use a smaller lure for finesse ice fishing. Learn how to make your ice fishing jig dance in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Put your ice fishing lure right in a fish's face to make them bite. Learn how to get a "reaction bite" from fish in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Use a night crawler to catch trout swimming close to the surface. Learn more about bait selection in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Try different lures to attract the attention of fish when ice fishing. Learn different techniques to get fish to bite in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
When ice fishing, if your flag pops up but there is no fish on the line, try fishing again at the same place. Learn more about in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Use silver spoon to get attention of fish when ice fishing. Learn more about attracting fish in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Stir up the bottom of a lake with your lure to get the attention of fish. Learn more insider techniques in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Chop up bait and put in ice fishing hole to attract fish. Learn more about chumming in this ice fishing lesson from an experienced fisherman.
Don't dump unused minnows in your fishing hole. 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. In this series of ice fishing videos, you will learn advanced fishing techniques, such as using a depth finder as well as a fish finder to help make the fishing challenge a bit easier. Our expert will also suggest how to get fish to bite on slow fishing days with techniques such as "power fishing" and "bottom pounding."
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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