The freezing temperatures have moved in and the lakes are finally starting to freeze over. It’s the time of year that many of us anglers patiently wait for as the late fall fishing lull is coming to an end; its time to go ice fishing! The first few weeks of fishable ice is by far the most prolific period to target Rainbow Trout. The oxygen levels are still … [Read more...]
How to Ice Fish for Kokanee
One fish species that continues to grow in popularity to target during the hardwater fishing season in BC is Kokanee Salmon. Kokanee are schooling fish and when you locate the active school it can turn into a fast action fun filled day! Ice fishing for Kokanee is much different than fishing for trout. Rather than fishing in shallow water, you will typically be fishing over … [Read more...]
How to Locate Perch When Ice Fishing
One of the most enjoyable fish to target during the ice fishing season has to be the Yellow Perch. Once the schools are located these fish are plentiful and they make some of the best table fare to be had. Perch are found throughout the interior of the Pacific Northwest in many freshwater lakes that are accessible during the winter months. Perch fishing is a great species of … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing Gear Tip – Keeping Ice off Rod Guides
Have you ever had those days when ice fishing and your rod guides keep freezing up?? This has to be one of the most irrarating things to happen when on the ice. Here's a quick and easy solution, and most likely most of you have the answer in your pocket already! Simple trick; Apply chap-stick to the rod guides and the ice will stop building up! As it wears off simply apply a … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing – How to Locate Active Rainbow Trout
It is well known that one of the best places to target Rainbow Trout through the ice is along flat areas in shallow water. However, once the bite dies off where do these fish go? Once the trout are done feeding on the flats they tend to either retreat to deeper water near the bottom or suspend in mid water column. If the flat has a steep drop off to deeper water these fish … [Read more...]
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