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Ice-N-Easy Fishing Rods

Ice Man — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:06:04 +0000

For some there is nothing more enjoyable than heading out and enjoying a day of ice fishing. In order to make the most of this experience, it is imperative you have top-of-the-line gear to come out successful. To make things easy on yourself, take a look into Ice-N-Easy fishing rods and everything they have to offer.

Things have never been easier for ice fisherman thanks to the incredible rods Ice-N-Easy have to offer. Each of the different options available offers various features for you to take advantage of. Regardless of what you decide on, you will find that all of the rods sit directly on the ice while the fishing reel and line conveniently rest above the ice.

It can be difficult maintaining a solid grip on the pole during frigid conditions. The way each of the Ice-N-Easy fishing rods is built, you can easily grip the handle to help increase the chances of catching any size of fish. There is also a strike indicator with each rod that will help you realize when even the smallest bite has taken place.

If that were not enough, ice fishing rods through this company have been designed to break down. This allows you for easy storage so you can pack, load and carry everything conveniently. No longer will you have to lug around a long pole or have to worry about how it will fit in the car.

The features and benefits are literally endless when it comes to Ice-N-Easy fishing rods. With handles that are easy to grip, a strike indicator on each rod, and the ability to conveniently rest on the ice, this is a terrific option for any ice fisherman fanatic.

Ice Fishing Supplies

Ice Man — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:17:50 +0000

Do you like to go ice fishing, or maybe you want to try it for the first time? If either of these sounds like you, then you need to know what ice fishing supplies you are going to need.

It is imperative that you take the time to learn all you can about the supplies you will need and how to fish correctly under ice. This will help you get only the supplies you need, instead of trying to get everything at once.

So, what are the ice fishing supplies you will need right from the start? Here are some of the supplies that you have to have if you are going to go ice fishing.

One: Ice fishing rods and reels are important because without them you will not be able to catch any fish.

Two: Baits and hooks are also needed to catch anything.

Three: Ice lines are needed to make sure you can reel in whatever fish you are able to catch.

Four: Ice fishing cleats are also needed so that you can have good traction on the ice; otherwise, you may just end up in the water with the fish.

Five: Apparel is important also because when you are fishing, you will need to be warm or you will never be able to catch anything because you are too cold to fish.

These are not all of the things that you will need, but they are some of the most important things. You have to take time to research and learn all you can before you decide to get any ice fishing supplies.

This will help you only get what you need, so you can enjoy a day of fishing by yourself or with your buddies.

Ice Fishing Huts

Ice Man — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 09:56:59 +0000

When you go ice fishing, there are a lot of supplies that you will need to have with you, not only to catch the fish, but also to keep you warm and safe.

This type of fishing can be dangerous because of the extreme cold that you have to deal with. The best way to protect yourself when you fish this way is to get one of the ice fishing huts.

Ice fishing huts will keep you protected against the cold, which is very important because if the temperature is too cold, then you could freeze and end up with all kinds of problems.

There are some important questions you need to ask yourself before you get any of the ice fishing huts. Here are some of the more important questions.

1. Will you be ice fishing by yourself, or will you be doing it with more than one person? This question is important because this will determine the size of the hut that you will get.

2. Does the hut that you are interested in have good circulation? This is important because when you go ice fishing, you are going to need to have a propane heater to help you stay warm.

So, making sure the ice fishing huts have good circulation will help you stay warm and help all the bad things go out the mesh windows.

These are definitely not all of the questions you need to ask yourself before choosing one of the ice fishing huts, but they are the two most important questions.

Take time to look at all of the huts you can find before you choose and do your research because this will help you make an informed decision. Ice fishing can be a lot of fun, but it can also be dangerous; so make your decision wisely.

Ice Fishing Jigs

Ice Man — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:32:57 +0000

An ice fishing jig is the type of fishing lure used when ice fishing. A jig consists of a lead sinker and a hook which is molded onto it. Also, there’s a ‘body’ located on the shank of the hook.

Jigs are extremely adjustable and can be used in fresh and salt water. The reason for the jigs popularity is its ability to attract a vast array of fish species.

The Head of an Ice Fishing Jig

A jigs head comes in many different colours, shapes and they also all have many different features. However, most jigs have some things in common – such as the round head (although not all, some have coned shaped heads, fish shaped heads, etc).

Jig heads vary in weight, ranging from one sixty fourth of an ounce to one ounce. Jigs can also come with a wide range of patterns and colors. Jig hooks also vary alot. The hook type, the angle of the hook, the color of the hook, and the hooks material all vary.

The Body of an Ice Fishing Jig

Jigs bodies also widely vary. Most jigs however are made from silicon or rubber. They can come in many different shapes and sizes. A few examples of what shapes they resemble are: frog-shape, fish-shape, lizard-shape or some sort of bug-shape.

They are also available in a wide array of colours, ranging from fluorescent yellow to brown! During the summer months, most people use colors that resemble heat such as shades of browns or blue with black hair. Another widely popular body type is a random combination of fur, rubber skirts, feathers, and other materials.

Ice Fishing Clothing

Ice Man — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:26:38 +0000

Are you planning on an ice fishing trip? If so, the proper ice fishing clothing is essential to make your ice fishing experience an enjoyable one. To this end, here are some of the items of clothing you may wish to purchase.

Fishing Vest: Comfortable knit collar; 100% cotton; zipper front closure; removable fly drying patch; built in rod holder; Bellows pockets with flaps and Velcro closures; 3 D-rings on front and D-ring on back; large bellows pocket on back with vertical zipper; and
22 pockets total.

Cold Weather Suit: Ice anglers can look forward to this suit offering waterproof, windproof, and comes with bibs that convert into ice fishing pants as well. The suit also comes with a removable inner jacket. The suit features: waterproof, windproof, and breathable shell; removable liner jacket; two-way front zipper with brass snaps; comfortable polyester lining; four exterior cargo pockets; lined hand warming pockets; zippered inside pockets; reflective safety strip on the back; patch for holding lures; and D rings for hanging flashlights.

The bib features: waterproof and breathable shell; convertible bibs to pants; sort and warm polyester lining; lined hand warming pockets; adjustable nylon suspenders; adjustable and removable nylon belt; padded knees and seat; zipper and brass snaps to the knees; ankle tightening system; two large cargo pockets; D rings for hanging flashlights; and compass; double front zipper with brass snaps; and reflective safety strips on the front and back.

Gloves: The insulated glove is waterproof and windproof. The glove was designed as an ice fishing work glove. Drill a hole. Jig. Set the fish house, and then stick your gloved hand in the water and grab the fish.

Hat: The windproof fleece cap keeps wintry out and warmth in. It’s comfortable and stays fitted to your head. It is also water resistant.

Ensure when you go shopping for ice fishing clothing, you include all of the above mentioned items.

Ice Fishing Tackle

Ice Man — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:20:39 +0000

With the weather being what it is this year, you may have decided to go ice fishing for the first time. If so, do you have ice fishing tackle? Let’s review some of the ice fishing tackle available today.

Perhaps you have never been ice fishing before, and you may want to invest in an ice fishing tackle kit. Offering everything you need on your first venture, it includes: a small tackle box with snap-on lid; seven different styles of ice jigs; a variety of split shot sizes for various fishing depths; two different styles of ice fishing bobbers; and one depth marker.

Additionally, you can also invest in a new 30-piece ice fishing walleye kit. This kit is not only a deadly walleye ice fishing kit, but it’s great for Trout, Perch, Pike, and other game fish species. This entire Walleye ice fishing kit glows, which is deadly in deep water and in low-light situations. This kit includes: a lite-bite bobber; various beads and bobber stops; an assortment of glow hooks in various colors; different color glow split shots in two sizes; depth finder; and an assortment of glow walleye ice jigs.

If, on the other hand, you are a seasoned ice fishing enthusiast, you may wish to add these tackles to your collection: glow bug; jigging spoon; reel fish jigging spoon; crusher jigging spoon; reel fish crusher spoon; flutter crusher; slasher; reel fish slasher; slammer spoon; thrasher; the minnow; willow spoon; reverse jig; gold jig-n-eye; or paddy’s tail.

Whether you are new to ice fishing or a seasoned veteran in the sport; having the proper ice fishing tackle is important in not only making your ice fishing experience an enjoyable one, but assisting you in making a fine catch as well. You can find any of these kits or single tackles in your local sports store or online.

Ice Fishing Zone features information on lots of different ice fishing tackle in various places on the site! Here are a few links related to Ice Fishing Tackle that you may find interesting!

Ice Fishing House

Ice Man — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:16:00 +0000

For dedicated ice fishing enthusiasts, a custom ice fishing house is almost a requirement. While beginners, or folks who just “dabble” in ice fishing may be content to stand or sit out on the ice, serious ice fishermen need a comfortable “home base” out on the lake.

Although ice fishing is a wonderfully relaxing pastime, it can also get a bit boring and uncomfortable out on a frozen lake, patiently waiting for the fish to bite. The weather can also be pretty disagreeable sometimes. Most ice fishermen have felt the icy sting of a northern wind cutting across the frozen lake — it’s not always a picnic!

But staying comfortable and warm in an ice fishing house can make even those rough weather days enjoyable for serious fishermen. Ice fishing houses are generally semi-permanent shelters to be used over the course of the entire winter season. Commonly, they are permanently mounted on trailer frames, to make transporting the fishing houses as simple as hitching the trailer up to a truck.

Other types of ice fishing houses can be permanently mounted on skids, or a sled-like base that allows them to be towed out onto the lake. Both types of shelters serve the same purpose: keep the fishermen comfortable and warm while fishing. But ice fishing houses can also be customized to include a wide variety of more “exotic” comforts. In fact they can be as “bare-bones” or as elaborate as you like.

Some of the more common features of permanent ice fishing houses include padded seats or couches; kitchenette-style cooking areas that include a stove, table and battery or generator operated lights; overnight sleeping cots or bunk beds; and propane or wood-burning heaters.

When designing your own custom ice fishing house, one of the most important considerations will be weight. While it is perfectly acceptable to make your home on the ice as elaborate as you would like, keeping the overall weight down is important to reduce the risk of cracking the ice beneath you.

It is also important to consistently monitor the condition of the ice when using an ice fishing house. Keep on the lookout for signs of cracks or splintery “spider web” designs in the ice. Also, as spring approaches, it is critical to tow the ice fishing house off the lake before you begin to see the first signs that the ice is thawing. Otherwise, you can easily wind up with a submerged house that will be expensive, or in some cases impossible, to retrieve.

As far as other safety tips when using a custom ice fishing house, the most important are to use common sense and keep your ears open at all-times. Cracking or shifting ice makes a very specific sound. Obviously, if you should hear any cracking sounds, or a deep rumbling that sounds like shifting ice below, the basic rule of thumb is: get off the ice first and ask questions later.

Safety is always the first concern when ice fishing, and for that reason you should always use the buddy system when you decide to do some angling on a frozen lake. Never go out in an ice fishing house alone, no matter how safe and secure the ice has proven to be in the past.

Ice Fishing Gear

Ice Man — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 22:12:13 +0000

There are many experienced ice fishermen who stress the importance of taking along the proper ice fishing gear on your next trip. Here are some suggestions.You’ll certainly need a shelter or shed which can accommodated two people. Plus, you’ll need the following:

Rods and Reels; Bait bucket; Tackle and tackle box; Locators and GPS systems; Proper fisherman’s clothing; Heavy duty gloves; Hook sharpener; Small shovel; Ice auger; Cover for the auger; Propane heater; Ice cleats; Ice Anchoring System; Flashlight; Matches or Lighter; Tip-ups; Bait; Cell-phone; Glo-jig light; Two-way radios; Ice Fishing House or Shelter; Strike sensors for tip-ups; Food; Drinks; Hand Towel; Gaff- to remove large fish; Sunglasses; Seat cushion; Red Cross Emergency kit.

An important note to consider: There is a distinct difference between an ice fishing shelter and an ice fishing house. The house is usually defined as a permanent or semi-permanent. A permanent ice fishing house is usually one that is constructed on the ice or is hauled out on a trailer and then slowly lowered or slid onto the ice. A semi-permanent ice fishing house is one that has its own wheels which can allow you to lower the house on the ice.

An ice fishing shelter, on the other hand is portable, and can be easily moved. The key benefits of any ice fishing shelter are to keep sheltered from the wind and keep the heat inside. In any event, having the proper ice fishing gear is necessary to have an enjoyable and safe ice fishing experience.

Here is a tip from an expert ice fisherman: Stay in touch with bait shops and other anglers to enjoy current fishing hotspots. When you hear of a hotspot, it’s also vital to ask how deep, what bait, time of day, areas of the lake and how thick is the ice.

Ice Fishing Lure

Ice Man — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:55:09 +0000

If you are in the market for an ice fishing lure, you can be assured there are thousands to choose from. Let’s take a look at some of the lures available today.

One ice fishing lure that seems to be very popular is the Swedish Pimple. Utilized for catching walleye, trout, coho-salmon, northern, bass, pan fish, and other species; these lures are touted to be the most widely used in Sweden. They are made in the US, and are solid brass. They are rigged with a treble hook and a red flipper. The lures come in sizes 2 and 4. Size 2: 1/10 ounce and 1 inch long; size 4: 1/4 ounce and 1 3/4 inch long; and size 6: 1/2 ounce and 2 1/4 inch long, respectively. Moreover, the colors available are: copper; nickel; gold; luminous; flo orange nickel; flo yellow nickel; hammered silver plated; prism chartreuse; prism blue; and prism green.

In addition, you can also obtain the following lures as well: hydro jig; dart finky; sting ray; and glow rocker, to name a few. The hydro jig has a superior hook. It also has a bait keeper, and comes in 8 sizes so that you can place the lure at the depth desired. The dart finky is two-toned with hand-painted eyes, and glows in the bottom side. It also sits in the water horizontally. The sting ray is used for vertical jigging. It falls slow in a semi-circle motion. The glow rocker has a gold hook with two tone or solid colors, and a glow in the dark back.

Among the most popular is the Jigging Shad Rap. This is a new vertical jigging lure used around the world. The benefits of the Jigging Rap, as developed specifically for ice fishing, is that the Jigging Shad Rap has a more pronounced action, with a slow circle-down action and raising in a sharp snapping motion will cause bait to circle faster. A quick vibrating motion can also be used at fixed depths.

You can find any ice fishing lure on line or at your Bait and Tackle shop. With so many varieties available, catching that all important species of fish will be an easy task.

The Perfect Ice Fishing Rod

Ice Man — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:49:43 +0000

Most ice fishing rods are 28 inches long. Currently, a 28-inch, medium-action jigging rod is a standard piece of ice fishing equipment. However, there are other options. The problem is, nowadays, rods are so advanced and plentiful that selecting the right rod for you can sometimes be a problem.

Luckily though, eliminating ice fishing rods that you dont want is easy as long as you keep the target species, lure application and rod power in mind. Once you’ve eliminated the unwanted, you can start to decide on rod materials, construction, and length.

Firstly, Think about Species and Power

Power is the amount of force that is needed to bend the blank. Heavy, medium, light and ultra-light are the common options. Before choosing which ice rod to purchase, match the power to the target species you’re looking to buy in the same way you would when deciding on a rod for open water use.

Application Awareness

The next step to choosing when looking for an ice fishing rod is determining its application. Meaning, what baits or lures do you want to use to fish with, and how do you want to fish them? S wim-baiting walleye, spooning lake trout, or finesse-jigging bluegills all require different types of rods.

Understanding Action

Action defines the point where the rod flexes along its blank. Action is a very important aspect when selecting an ice fishing rod because it changes how you can play with a fish and present lures.

Blank Materials: Graphite vs. Fiberglass

Choosing which blank material to buy is a big decision. Composite blends, Graphite, and fiberglass are the main options.

Lure and Line Balance

It’s vital that you choose a rod that’s matched for the lures you’ll be using. Sensitivity is also an extremely important factor, because if the lure and rod aren’t balanced, you’ll miss fish.

Rod Length

The rod length you’ll need differs depending on your fishing conditions. Longer ice fishing rods are more forgiving. They absorb hard hooksets, headshakes, and they give you leverage when fighting to catch a fish. The one problem with longer rods is that they are very difficult to fish with in closed quarters.

Short rods on the other hand, provide much less shock absorption, causing reel drag, which unfortunately, your arms have to compensate for. On the plus side though, shorter rods are much easier to use within cramped conditions, which you’ll be thankful for when fishing in ice-fishing huts.

Line GuidesOne factor that you should definately look into as a buyer is the number and quality of ‘eyes’ (guides), as they have a huge impact on the ice fishing rods overall performance. The more guides a rod has, the more consistant the rod-bends and the better the units shock absorption and performance. You should be looking for a rod with at least 4 guides, but you should attempt to find one with 5/6.

Handles

The material that handles are made from varies alot, and it’s definately something you should have a think about when looking for an ice fishing rod. You have a few options when it comes to choosing a material for your handle. First of all, there’s foam and plastic, which are the least sensitive materials. There’s also cork, which is preferred by alot of ice anglers as it conducts vibrations from the blank and warms really easily when held. There’s also the option of high-tech graphite handles, which are used for ultimate sensitivity. These handles are not so common, so you might have a tough time tracking one down.

Reel Recognition

When choosing an ice fishing rod, make sure you choose one with the right size reel for you, to properly balance the combo.