March 11th, 2009
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.
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March 11th, 2009
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.
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March 11th, 2009
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!
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