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IceFishOhio.com General Info => Welcome to IceFishOhio => Topic started by: buddachiefer on January 02, 2013, 08:21:02 AM

Title: first timer
Post by: buddachiefer on January 02, 2013, 08:21:02 AM

i decided to give this a try, just what I needed another hobby! So I went out got a bunch of gear off of craigslist, I think I did good, 9 rods, 7 tip ups, 8" auger, a clam 2000,and a bunch of jigs all for $200. This sport seems very addictive! Are there any informative ice fishing magazines? I was thinking about going to la due res. is it any good in the winter? I do a lot of bow fishing / fishing there spring,summer and fall and its pretty decent, not what it once was but still good. Thanks

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: Mr Chomp on January 02, 2013, 08:26:30 AM

It is very fun!!! There are different types of ice anglers. I have a shanty but if it's not windy cold I like to free wheel with nothing but a bucket and my auger. All I need are four or 5 pin-min, maggots and an extra bobber.  I'll drill 50 holes a day. If I am at an unfamiliar spot I drill by other people holes. Also, always make sure you have a good idea of the depth. I always start off for gills about 8 inches off the bottom

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: Banker on January 02, 2013, 08:40:30 AM

Every year In-Fisherman puts out an Ice Fishing magazine that you can find in most Krogers in the fishing section of their magazine racks. Some other magazines also put one out..but In-Fisherman has been doing it for years. If you can get your hands on some old issues it wouldn't be bad either.

Welcome to the sport...yes it is very addicting ...like hunting...since our season is also short.

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: buddachiefer on January 02, 2013, 09:38:28 AM

thanks for the info

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: Luvztaphish on January 02, 2013, 10:34:30 AM

There's a ton of instructional videos on YouTube, just search Ice fishing,to start. Welcome to our sport ;D

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: futurestrader on January 02, 2013, 11:38:12 AM

Welcome aboard if you want I have a ton of old In-Fisherman ice fishing magazines that I can send to you to get you up and running.  Just PM me.

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: bigbob on January 02, 2013, 03:37:26 PM

welcome! if you can stomach the first goood crack that rolls under ur feet you will love this sport. remember. its just gettin thcker!!!

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on January 02, 2013, 03:49:17 PM

Welcome fellow iceman,i hope you enjoy this "hobby" as much as we do,there is a ton of info available on this site so ask away?

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: slabslayer on January 02, 2013, 03:49:23 PM

Welcome, glad you found it.  And yes, you made out well in that deal!!  I'm envious. ;D

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: buddachiefer on January 02, 2013, 05:02:13 PM

I can't thank you all enough, I'd honestly have to say this sport has the best group of people, very helpful, I was at the fin twice in the fishing section and both times I had guys helping out with jigs and tips.  I'm going out tomorrow on a private pond in richfield twp. lots of bass and bluegill in this one, hopefully I pull something out of there.

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: futurestrader on January 02, 2013, 08:18:52 PM

Richfield your not far from me I would play third wheel.

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: buddachiefer on January 02, 2013, 09:50:29 PM

message me your # futurestrader if you want to meet up I'm gonna go at noon-ish.

Title: Re: first timer
Post by: futurestrader on January 03, 2013, 12:00:10 PM

I sent you a PM