Ice Fishing for Beginners

OldBaldGuy · 11-08-2008, 11:35 AM

While Sandbilly has promised to write the basic article -- and we can hardly expect him to make progress on it now while the power is out at his ranch -- I want to issue a call to you other hardwater fishermen to submit your tips and suggestions.

Please bear in mind the audience for this section will be people who probably haven't done a lot of fishing of any type and who probably won't want to commit a lot of money to ice fishing until they either (A) become addicted like some of you, or (B) regain their senses.

Try to keep your suggestions simple and affordable.

Harold · 11-10-2008, 05:57 PM

Hmmmmmmm. An "idea" popped into my head.
LOOK OUT!

OK, you've been warned, I shall continue...

(If and) when there is "walkable ice" I would be happy to invite a "newbee" to participate in an ice outing.

I'm certain there are others in the different locations of NE that would provide a similar "service".

I guess it could be handled individually, or an organized outing by "territory" by those ice fishers that wouldn't mind introducing others to the sport.

It would probably begin from a post like: "I'd like to try ice fishing, but I don't know ANYTHING, if anyone is in the (name location here) area, please send me a PM if you wouldn't mind showing me the ropes."

This "idea" would probably be more successful at recruiting new ice fishers than trying to convince a "newbee" to invest in the sport!

H

hankthecrank · 11-12-2008, 10:08 AM

Ok, I guess I'll be second on the list to add my name, I can be reached later for more info if needed, Hank.

Slimdog · 11-12-2008, 10:56 AM

Guys, I would be glad to take/gather some pictures of Ice fishing gear. I will go with basic stuff. If you want something special, let me know.
(Hmmmm

I wonder where my hard water stuff is.....)

Slim

Fish Recycler · 11-12-2008, 07:00 PM

Some basics here:

OldBaldGuy · 11-13-2008, 04:42 PM

Teeg, maybe it's just my computer, but the video link that appeared yesterday in your post isn't showing up today.

11-08-2008, 11:35 AM	#1 (permalink)
OldBaldGuy OldBaldGuy is pleased to have "seen the elephant." Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 6,674 Thanks: 269 Thanked 522 Times in 317 Posts	Ice Fishing for Beginners While Sandbilly has promised to write the basic article -- and we can hardly expect him to make progress on it now while the power is out at his ranch -- I want to issue a call to you other hardwater fishermen to submit your tips and suggestions. Please bear in mind the audience for this section will be people who probably haven't done a lot of fishing of any type and who probably won't want to commit a lot of money to ice fishing until they either (A) become addicted like some of you, or (B) regain their senses. Try to keep your suggestions simple and affordable. __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green Last edited by OldBaldGuy; 11-09-2008 at 01:40 PM..

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Harold Harold is missing his friend, OBG. 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 1,890 Thanks: 1,272 Thanked 490 Times in 295 Posts	Hmmmmmmm. An "idea" popped into my head. *LOOK OUT!* OK, you've been warned, I shall continue... (If and) when there is "walkable ice" I would be happy to invite a "newbee" to participate in an ice outing. I'm certain there are others in the different locations of NE that would provide a similar "service". I guess it could be handled individually, or an organized outing by "territory" by those ice fishers that wouldn't mind introducing others to the sport. It would probably begin from a post like: "I'd like to try ice fishing, but I don't know ANYTHING, if anyone is in the (name location here) area, please send me a PM if you wouldn't mind showing me the ropes." This "idea" would probably be more successful at recruiting new ice fishers than trying to convince a "newbee" to invest in the sport! H __________________ "If I had a picture, I wouldn't have given you 1,000 words..." (OBG) "Perhaps a better way of measuring wealth is by the number of unique experiences you have had..." Esther Dyson These are OUR FISHERIES! Report All Violations! .............1-800-742-SNAP

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OldBaldGuy OldBaldGuy is pleased to have "seen the elephant." Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The paradise formerly known as Elkhorn Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 6,674 Thanks: 269 Thanked 522 Times in 317 Posts	Teeg, maybe it's just my computer, but the video link that appeared yesterday in your post isn't showing up today. __________________ “I think every happy memory plucks a hair from your head; if you see an old bald guy, he’s probably had a great life.” –-Red Green

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11-12-2008, 10:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
hankthecrank hankthecrank is Dreaming of Ice Fishing. Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Broken Bow, NE NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 151 Thanks: 94 Thanked 48 Times in 24 Posts	Ok, I guess I'll be second on the list to add my name, I can be reached later for more info if needed, Hank.

11-12-2008, 10:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
Slimdog Slimdog is thinking it ain't cool to be a jive turkey so close to Thanksgiving... 2008 Catch and Continue Finalist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kearney Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 496 Thanks: 206 Thanked 165 Times in 113 Posts	Guys, I would be glad to take/gather some pictures of Ice fishing gear. I will go with basic stuff. If you want something special, let me know. (Hmmmm I wonder where my hard water stuff is.....) Slim