Whats your best ice fishing tip?

[Lunker]

Mine is to stay warm.



No just kidding ya. This year I throw a cup or so of uncooked white rice down the hole. I dont have a flasher yet so this really helps alot to see them sneek in.

Once I see something sniffing I feather the line in my hand till its right in front of its nose and wiggle a minnow till it cant resist.

[tommy-n]

Keep a positive attitude, remember the fish are always bitting somewhere. Some days are better than others, the people that try hard and don't give up can always scrape up a few.:)

[Southend517]

Good Boots, and probably move around if your having bad luck

[Fishfoote]

15%, Unless service is really good, then I'll go 20%...

In the words of Fishbomb - "Better to have and not need, than to need and not have." I generally relate that to keeping warm, dry and fishing...bring extra!

[scottyhoover]

2 words - Power Flasher
(luhr jenson camera flash) keep them glow lures hot for crappie.
2 more words - Genz Anything
Bug or Worm doesnt matter bluegill commit suicide.
I can't just give one tip....i'm stopping myself right here before this post becomes a novel :)

[skulldugary]

GOOD ICE.......:rolleyes:

[Rat-Man]

THREE WORDS;

MOBILITY, MOBILITY, MOBILITY

[ZobZob]

It may sound obvious but either get out early before sun-up and fish then or stay late until just after sundown. Sometimes the bite about 15 minutes before dark to 15 minutes after dark can be crazy.

Zob

[WALLEYEvision]

Two (more) words...

...SAFTY FIRST!!!

Remember to use that spud in front of you, wear your creapers and don't forget your ICE AWLS!!!

Fishing with a buddy...is a good idea too! :D :D :D

[scottyhoover]

Sorry I didnt reallly mean to start this '2 words' trend :) good tips

[Ken Browning]

Clip the top of the tail off of your shiner on your tip ups. Causes them to swim in circles and they cant get away from the predators seeking them.;)

[The Whale]

Enjoy the act, not the catch. You'll never be disappointed.:cool:

[tubejig]

Whats your best ice fishing tip?


Probably have to say its my finger.

[riverboy]

If your not catching fish then move, move, move, and move some more untill you locate the fish! No sense of sitting on a non productive hole all day and come home with nothing!!!

[William H Bonney]

Best fishing tip??? Thats easy,,, Michigan-Sportsman.com. I spend more time here, then I do fishing. It really pays off, to know where to go and what to do,,,,, BEFORE you head out.

[greelhappy]

don't go where i go lol

[Burksee]

Originally posted by William H Bonney
Best fishing tip??? Thats easy,,, Michigan-Sportsman.com. I spend more time here, then I do fishing. It really pays off, to know where to go and what to do,,,,, BEFORE you head out. Exactly my thought.......... One more: Get Out and GO! :)

[redwinger00]

Take a kid with you. It will remind you of all the reasons that you started ice fishing............

[niner93]

Stay mobile!!!!

Don't stay in a hole that your not getting anything for more than 10 minutes

[Burksee]

Originally posted by niner93
Stay mobile!!!!

Don't stay in a hole that your not getting anything for more than 10 minutes When did the topic change? I thought we were talking about icefishing? :D

[ArrowHawk]

you beat me to it.
But niner93 you forgot to add "If you know what I mean" at the end of your statement.

The best tip I can give is a sharp one. If its dull you won't catch the fish.

[Happy Jack]

Keep your bait fresh. Don't wait untill your waxie is mush and don't stick with a lazy minnow. Now lets get back to fishing.