Most provinces in the country (all except B.C.) allow the use of a second rod while ice fishing and you would be selling yourself short if you didn’t take advantage of it! A second ice fishing rod, whether it’s a tip-up, deadstick, or automatic hooksetter, is almost as valuable a tool as your flasher and is something I utilize every time I hit the ice. Now, you could keep your second line simple and drop down a jig and a minnow and be reasonably successful, but you would be missing an opportunity to utilize a strategy – especially during mid-winter…
Author: Chris Fonos
Chris Fonos
I grew up fishing. I fished with my family every season, every year, ever since I could walk. But despite all that experience, it wasn’t until I struck out on my own that I realized I wasn’t any good at it. Since then, I’ve been researching all the tips and techniques I could find and experimenting with them on my local lakes. I am based out of Edmonton, Alberta and fish all over the western provinces. My goal is to bring information and experience together in one place. I will post links to useful content I find, write detailed reviews on tools and techniques and, of course, share my adventures with you as I work on my skills as an angler. I am far from a professional but I hope you find this site helpful, informative, and even a bit entertaining. Please feel free to send me your comments, feedback and questions you may have about angling! See you on the water,
THE SMITTY SLED An Ice Anglers Must-Have Accessory For avid ice anglers, hauling a heavy sled across the ice and snow is a rite of passage. I grew up ice fishing and can look back fondly at nearly all the memories spent on the ice except for one – pulling all that gear from the parking lot to our fishing spot. Today’s anglers are even more encumbered, as tents get heavier and electronics gain popularity, ice anglers are bringing more gear to stay comfortable and to stay on the fish. As you pack all this gear into your ice fishing…