Before venturing out on the ice, check with ice hut vendors for ice conditions. Avoid and be cautious of pressure ridges. Large lakes can produce ridges as high as six feet or higher with open water that are invisible until thirty feet away with fresh snow.
When driving heavy vehicles on ice. As you drive, a wave builds up in front of the vehicle under the ice. Too fast and it is possible to break through the ice. And, large lakes can offer currents, which can eat away at the ice.
Never travel onto the ice without a compass, cellular phone or someone close by. When travelling in groups, keep several metres apart. Frozen lakes can produce extreme white-out conditions, we cannot stress more the importance of a compass.
Ice fishing checklist: long underwear, socks, polarised sun glasses, auger, ice robs, life vest, cell phone, boots capable of -40, Minnow bucket, toque, breathable, warm clothing, lures, baits and an itinerary of your trip registered with someone you know. MOST OF ALL, get a fish hut and stay warm!
Read more: http://bassfishing-gurus.com
2 thoughts on “Ice Fishing Safety, Tips and Techniques”
Comments are closed.
A lot of people are fond of fishing even in icy conditions. It is therefore important that safety precautionary measures are observed in these situations. These tips and techniques that you suggested to ensure safety in such conditions are indeed very helpful. Thanks for sharing.