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  New York State DEC - Ice Fishing
Regardless of the fish species that you are seeking, concentrations of anglers or the presence of many old holes will provide an indication of areas where good catches have recently occurred.
Anglers who fish for yellow perch, sunfish and other pan fish frequently favor ice augers 4", 5" or 6" in diameter because of their light weight and the speed that they bore through the ice.
To identify good ice fishing waters in the area where you plan to fish, contact the DEC Regional Fisheries Office for that area.
www.dec.state.ny.us /website/dfwmr/fish/icefish.html   (1191 words)

  
 Conservationist Magazine - February 2000 Fish On Ice
Not only is ice fishing fun, easy, inexpensive and enjoyed by all ages, but it can also provide you with a great, healthy meal at the end of the day.
If ice fishing with children, a change of clothes and extra gloves or mittens are strongly recommended since they will inevitably end up getting at least a little wet.
Ice fishing is generally permitted in all non-trout waters, as well as a few trout waters.
www.dec.state.ny.us /website/dpae/cons/eso/0200icefish.html   (1357 words)

  
 Getting Hooked: Icefishing in Montana
Ice fishing can be a perfect getaway, and a true test of skill (if you think it's difficult hooking a fish in the summer, try doing it when the lake's frozen).
Part of ice fishing's great appeal is its simplicity; you won't need to load yourself down with gear to catch fish in Montana during the winter.
Two (2) rods and/or lines may be used to fish through ice on all lakes, reservoirs, or ponds in the Western and Central Districts and six (6) rods and/or lines may be used to fish through ice on lakes, reservoirs, and ponds in the Eastern District.
wintermt.com /other/icefishing.htm   (1336 words)

  
 Young Naturalist: Let's Go Ice Fishing! - Minnesota Conservation Volunteer: Minnesota DNR
Ice must be at least 4 inches thick before you walk on it.
Fish houses are usually small, but some have bunk beds for a family of four or more.
Northern pike and rough fish are commonly speared in a dark house.
www.dnr.state.mn.us /young_naturalists/icefishing/index.html   (1850 words)

  
 Journey North Ice Out
Ice houses vary in size, but most hold two to four people The usual size is probably 8 by 10 feet.
By law, a minimum of 4 inches of ice is necessary for ice fishing; 5 inches for snowmobiling or all-terrain vehicle activity; 8 to 12 inches for a car or small pickup; and 12 to 15 inches for a medium truck.
Houses have to be off the ice on state waterways by a certain date for the safety of the people who ice fish.
www.learner.org /jnorth/tm/ice/MtkaIceHouses.html   (638 words)

  
 NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Ice Fishing Jersey Pike
Ice seldom freezes at a uniform rate, and what constitutes a safe ice is difficult to apply in all cases.
While three inches of ice on a farm pond may pose little danger, that same three inches on a moving stream or lake with springs, stumps and currents could be very dangerous.
I usually fish this area late in the season as pike move to the shallows to spawn.
www.njfishandwildlife.com /articefishpike05.htm   (1468 words)

  
 NJDEP Division of Fish & Wildlife - Ice Fishing — A Smorgasbord of Fish and Fun
Ice fishing is a very safe sport but common sense can go a long way to ensure this.
Many species of fish, including warm water species such as largemouth bass, sunfish, crappie and yellow perch are active and susceptible to ice fishing techniques.
One aspect of ice fishing that makes it so enjoyable is the camaraderie found on the ice, from alerting nearby anglers of a unseen flag or exchanging fishing tips to welcoming other anglers to join in on some grilled venison or hot soup.
www.state.nj.us /dep/fgw/articefish04.htm   (1319 words)

  
 Frozen Islands: Lake Erie Ice Fishing
Basic tackle for ice fishing includes short spinning rods specially designed for ice fishing, spinning reels with light (10 pound test or less) monofilament or superlines, and jigs, jigging spoons, jigging Rapalas, blade baits, perch spreaders and crappie rigs.
Fish near the bottom and move around until active fish are located.
Always fish in groups and be familiar with the area that you are fishing.
www.dnr.state.oh.us /wildlife/Feature/FishF/lakeerieice04.htm   (481 words)

  
 December 2004 - Ice Fishing
In fact, some of the most sought after ice fish are saugeyes (a cross between the sauger and a walleye), because they are so active in the winter.
Two of the best places for saugeye – and ice fishing in general – are Buckeye Lake in Fairfield and Licking counties, and Indian Lake in Logan County, which generally freeze quickly due to their shallowness.
Lake Erie ice fishing is definitely a different “kettle of fish.” For a variety of reasons – including safety – many anglers hire a guide who sets them up in the protective shelter of a shanty and helps them locate the fish.
www.dnr.state.oh.us /news/dec04/1222icefishcolumn.htm   (848 words)

  
 Ice fishing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ice fishing is the sport of catching fish with lines and hooks or spears through an opening in the ice on a frozen body of water.
In spear fishing a large hole is cut in the ice and fish decoys may be deployed.
Ice fishing has long been considered a "quasi-sport", in that some people claim that very little skill is really involved and that success is dependent upon just good fortune.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ice_fishing   (1459 words)

  
 Vexilar - Tips For Finding Fish Under The Ice
When anglers are interested in catching more fish from under the ice, the use of a Vexilar three-color flasher is considered "essential" by many to your success.
If you ice fish, you may not want to join the crowd or at some time you will be faced with the challenge of being the only angler on the ice, so here are a few tips to remember the next time it happens to you and you want to find fish.
Ice fishing legend Dave Genz loves to fish big bluegills right inside the weeds and has mastered the art of looking for moving targets inside the weed signals.
www.vexilar.com /help/tips/tip017.html   (2726 words)

  
 Vexilar - How to Ice Fish with a Vexilar Flasher
Set the transducer onto the ice, turn the unit on to the appropriate range, and pour a small amount of water onto the transducer.
Although you can shoot through the ice to find your spot quickly, when it comes time to see if the fish are around, you will need to drill some holes.
Ice fishing with a Vexilar FL series flasher is not a difficult thing to do.
www.vexilar.com /help/tips/tip013.html   (1965 words)

  
 Ice Fishing
Ice fishing with a partner is always a good idea.
Fish may bite when the lure is moving or still; look for the line to move in the ice hole or the rod tip to twitch.
The fish can be very aggressive and travel in "schools" (groups) letting you catch several fish quickly from the same ice hole.
dep.state.ct.us /burnatr/fishing/stories/icefish.htm   (831 words)

  
 Fish and Game Internet - Fishing, hunting and Vacationing!
Traditionally ice fishing is thought of as a male sport, the decision to put a female on the cover of the In-Fisherman Ice Guide is proof that ice fishing is growing and enjoyed by everyone, not just “the guys”.
The traditional ice fishing presentation is a vertical affair where the lure or bait is brought to life by jigging.
Fishing on Ice is a comprehensive guide that covers everything you need to enjoy one of the fastest growing forms of freshwater angling.
www.fishandgame.com /icefish/icefish.htm   (821 words)

  
 Scombrotoxin Prevention: Cool It
Whether you are involved in catching and storing fish as a charter boat operator or commercial harvester, you are the first and best defense against formation of histamine and other biogenic amines.
When you, the fisherman, sell your fish to a fish processor (any wholesaler), they must rely on you to assure that these fish are properly handled.
Fish should be placed in ice or refrigerated seawater as soon as possible.
www.iceyourfish.seagrant.org /coolit.html   (589 words)

  
 Pennsylvania State Parks - Ice Fishing - PA DCNR
Four inches of solid ice is the minimum recommended thickness for a small group of several anglers.
Perimeter ice is weaker due to shifting, expansion and sunlight reflecting off of the bottom.
Single, unbroken pressure cracks in ice are probably safe to cross, but stay away from areas where cracks meet or intersect.
www.dcnr.state.pa.us /stateparks/recreation/icefishing.aspx   (384 words)

  
 Ice Fishing
However, over the years I've developed 10 simple rules, the 10 commandments of ice fishing so to speak, that allow beginner or expert to maintain a professional image while ice fishing.
Ice fishermen dress code dictates that three shirts, two sweaters, one jacket, and one coat be worn on even relatively warm days.
Tape on a small ice fishing reel, or a lightweight spinning or spincast reel to complete the system.
www.americaoutdoors.com /fishing/features/ice_fishing.htm   (960 words)

  
 Ice Fishing   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
The biggest fish this year caught at the Jamborree was a 9 and 1/2 inches.
The seasons for ice fishing in Alaska are October to November through March and April.
Gearing up for ice fishingThis is a page about the gear that you need to ice fish and how much the gear costs.
library.thinkquest.org /4591/fishing/fishing.htm   (271 words)

  
 Modern Ice-Fishing Basics
It was the mid-1950s and an old man with a young boy walked onto the ice of a river backwater.
If you fish without a shelter, rods can be any length within reason, although there is no big advantage to using longer rods simply because no distance casting is involved.
Fish often hit very lightly during winter, so rod sensitivity can mean the difference between slim pickings and a great catch.
www.gameandfishmag.com /fishing/icefishing-fishing/RA_1205_04   (819 words)

  
 Ice Fishing
Ice fishing's popularity has been growing steadily over the decades.
If you are new to ice fishing or a seasoned pro, you will find some great information here to get you started or help increase your success on the ice.
Saftey on the ice should be the firstmost concern of any ice angler.
www.lake-link.com /anglers/icefishing   (546 words)

  
 Ice Fishing Pointers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
However, if your ice fishing trip takes place at the end of the season, the trout will be found in shallower waters.
Dawn and dusk are the best times for walleye ice fishing, whereas a technique that is a cross between forceful jigging and delicate tapping works best for walleye.
Sauger fish are also pretty much like walleye and you may thus want to use the same technique to ice fish sauger that you would for walleye.
www.icefishingmanitoba.com /ice_fishing_pointers.htm   (518 words)

  
 Our Outdoors: The hottest stuff on ice   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
In order to prep you for what is sure to be another long and eventful season of ice fishing, this article, will address the top ten advancements made over the past year in the increasingly popular sport of ice fishing.
The settings are designed to attract fish through constant buzz, to pulsate in short bursts to trigger curious fish, and to activate negative fish in an extended pause-buzz-pause sequence.
With its new bright yellow body and classic blaze orange flag; this tip-up is tough to miss on the ice, or when its flag is waving around with a fish on the other end.
www.landbigfish.com /articles/default.cfm?TID=ns-hotsruffonice   (1691 words)

  
 Ontario Ice Fishing & Ice Hut Operators - FISHinONTARIO
Ice fish for speckled and rainbow trout, perch and pickerel on a private pristine lake located in Bolton, Ontario.
Ice Fishing for - Walleye and northern pike fishing.
Ice fishing some of the area lakes in northern ontario can be a lot of fun and relaxing.
www.fishinontario.com /icefish.shtml   (4436 words)

  
 Wyoming Ice Fishing, Pinedale Wyoming
Closest lakes for ice fishing near Pinedale are Fremont and Half Moon Lakes.
With variable ice conditions across the state anglers are urged to call local sources to confirm conditions and to drill test holes when venturing onto the lake or reservoir.
Fishing licenses, regulations, bait and gear, are all available in Pinedale at local hardware and sporting goods stores.
www.pinedaleonline.com /thingstodo/icefishing.htm   (584 words)

  
 Ice Castle Fish Houses, Fish Houses and Shanties for Ice Fishing in Minnesota and Wisconsin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Ice Castle Fish Houses, Fish Houses and Shanties for Ice Fishing in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Ice Castle Fish Houses are the most popular, fastest selling fish houses on the market today.
Whether you’re fishing, hunting, or camping, you’ll enjoy these easy to tow, portable fish houses.
www.icecastlefishhouse.com   (134 words)

  
 ICE FISH Cruise, 2004
The body fluids of teleost fishes are ~35-40% as concentrated as seawater.
Due to the extreme cold of the Antarctic marine ecosystem, marine fishes living at the high latitudes of the Antarctic are confronted by the threat of freezing for most or all of the year.
The AFGPs inhibit the lethal formation of intracellular ice by preventing the growth of ice nuclei that are present in the fluid compartments of the body.
www.icefish.neu.edu /specialtopics/freezing/index.php   (328 words)

  
 Big Ice Fish! - N.H. Fish and Game
Include the angler's name and hometown, and tell us what kind of fish, how big, where it was caught, and any other details you care to share.
On March 12, 2006, John McMahon landed this 18.6 lb, 36.5 inch lake trout while ice fishing on a southern NH lake.
The fish was entered into the Trophy Fish Program, and is currently the 2005 lake trout leader.
www.wildlife.state.nh.us /Fishing/big_ice_fish.htm   (1943 words)

  
 IceShanty.com -Thin Ice
This is some awsome info, this guy knows his ice.
Late ice is much weaker than early, ask the locals the
Ice Fishing @ www.iceshanty.com Fishing @ www.myfishfinder.com Hunting @ www.myhuntingforum.com
www.iceshanty.com /iceshanty/ice_fishing.php   (148 words)

  
 Toothfish And Ice-Fish Investigation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-17)
Biological links between Patagonian toothfish and Antarctic ice fish is the main purpose of a 61 days scientific research cruise which began this week when the US flagged “Nathaniel B. Palmer” left Punta Arenas port.
The scientific research is headed by marine biologist William Dietrich from the North-eastern University in Boston who has been involved with Antarctica since 1993, reports Punta Arenas press.
The research vessel is equipped with a “mocness” system that enables the electronic catching and monitoring of toothfish.
www.flmnh.ufl.edu /fish/InNews/icefish2004.html   (204 words)

  
 icecastle fish houses mfg
is the largest manufacturer of premium Portable Ice Fish Houses in the state.
You can convert our basic Ice Fishing shack into a luxury Ice Fish House home and all have maintenance free Aluminum siding.
Better yet, your road licensed Ice Fish House, featuring deluxe double pulley suspension with retractable wheels can be used year round.
www.icecastlefishhousesmfg.com   (188 words)

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