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There is literally one other water body that I can ice fish, and it's a grca area with an entry fee, I can't justify paying just to go out to fish every time. I think i'll just call it a day on ice fishing this year, I don't enjoy it enough to pay just to go, or to have to drive an hour plus for...

Yea I read a post similar to that. supposedly this lake has fish kills every couple of years. Anyone know of any tricks to still catch fish in low oxygen levels? I know there are Eye's, pike and crappie in there, and I haven't seen any sign of them dying off. I'd prefer to go to other lakes but...

Hey guys I've looked around online a bit and found some information on Mid-ice fish kills or whatever you may call them, And it has definitely happened at the lake I've been ice fishing lately. Every hole we opened was soon swarmed by half dead and dying Bluegills, And many holes that were left...

Thanks guys, the bite for me has slowed for pike, so I think i'll go there for another target species :)

I've been debating getting some quality boots for this year, I tend to be waist deep in a river the bulk of my life haha. I definitely felt a lot better once I picked up some half decent chest waders. Like Shawarma said, it really sucks getting back in the car when you are soaked. Then again a...

Ok, So I know there is a rule against mentioning water bodies and specific spots, But I have had a very difficult time locating the deepest spot in a lake very close to Cambridge. I was hoping somebody from the surrounding area that may know this popular ice fishing lake, could Pm me and point...

Haha AKnook that's awesome, nice to hear i'm not alone. that's pretty much the exact same thing that happened to me, 6 1/2 feet of water, completely focused after a nice perch and pike, and lo and behold a muskrat haha.

That was my first thought, I really didn't want to try and unhook a mammal from my gear, in a small tent haha. I avoid that spot now lol

Haha I thought about it, but I assumed he'd scare the fish away lol

Hahahaha, woops didn't notice how that sounded lol. I knew I should've specified ice hole lol

I'd have to agree with AnglerAnonymous. I picked up my first baitcaster this summer and couldn't put it down haha. As far as them being headaches, it's the same with many new things, research can really help you ease into it. Just go watch videos on YouTube about the different casting methods...

So, this is my first year going ice fishing. And The first time I went out with an ice tent, my friend and I set up about 20 or so yards away from an overgrown island. It was a good day, caught some nice pike and perch, but then while sight fishing in the tent, I saw an odd head appear about a...

I've yet to have my ultralights break off on pike, but this is only the second month of use they've seen. And i'd base it off the species you intend to catch. I imagine it wouldn't be near as much fun if you're targeting a smaller species if you had a heavy rod for pike/trout. Maybe a medium...

I'd have to go with smallmouth, due to the fight, and their colors which I find awesome. Carp are probably #1 for fight alone for me, they're a blast as well.

8 pike on the last venture out onto the lake. Not a bad day at all. I couldn't keep the chubs in one piece for very long

Yeah one or the other in the combo is lacking in most cases. I find the same problem with higher quality baitcasters coming with lesser rods.

I'll have to agree that the reel isn't really up to par lol. But so far it's held up well enough for the price, I'll definitely be upgrading next winter though.

You can always just buy a solid ice rod, and use one of your normal reels. My preference is a St.Croix ultralight combo for pike, the fight from any size fish is fun lol. I've heard from my friends that Ugly Stik has really reliable products, but i'm not aware if their in your price range.

Hmm I'll have to try that out this spring. and yea Tubes definitely work well there, same with big-o's and spinnerbaits.

Ya know I actually haven't given top water a fair chance, I have a few ill pitch out from time to time, but I haven't found any lures i feel fully confident in yet. and what do you mean by a twitcher?