12-17-2020, 04:54 PM
I just want to add a few things. Two lures that I don't think were mentioned are Atomic Teasers and Kastmasters. The Kastmasters are used as attractors with a dropper and bait. Speaking of bait: use waxworms, meal worms, earthworms (Walmart has the 3" Red Wigglers, which are actually dyed green). For the most part you want to keep your presentations small; I prefer the littler worms, sometimes 1/2 or 1/3, but nightcrawler bits will work too. You almost can't cut too small a piece. Cut bait: chub meat is good at places like Scofield and Strawberry; you can use bigger chunks or strips in these applications. In Utah Lake a little bit of white bass meat on a tungsten jig works well. Perch belly strips and eyes are classics for panfish.
Stick with small spinning reels at first. Later you might want to try in-line reels. 13 Fishing has the Ghost reel for around $70. Cheaper reels can be had but they aren't as user-friendly. I like to use 6-8 lb. line as bigger fish will abraid it by going around and around the hole.
Glow lures are good when you can get them.
You can buy the Snare lures at C-A-L Ranch.
Plan on dressing in layers. You can get quite overheated while dragging your sled across the ice, then freeze when the winds come up, etc. I have shed layers until I was fishing in my T-shirt. Other times I've been chilly even wearing 5-6 layers on top. And don't forget your legs. Insulated long-johns and bibs work well.
If you get serious you will want to get what is called a Smitty sled. Most people build their own. If you're handy it can be a fun project. Google it.
You'll want to learn the best jigging techniques. I don't have it all down yet. Lots of people jig one rod and let one sit still, sometimes using a bobber. Others use a Jaw Jacker for their second rod.
We usually fish out in the open but a shelter (tent) can make a cold/windy day a lot more comfortable. If I get a snowmobile I'll feel a lot better about dragging one along.
If you want to KISS just take some baitholder hooks and a few split shot. Add bait and you are in business.
Two other things to take along are a good sense of humor and a sense of adventure. Keep it fun and don't take yourself too seriously.
Stick with small spinning reels at first. Later you might want to try in-line reels. 13 Fishing has the Ghost reel for around $70. Cheaper reels can be had but they aren't as user-friendly. I like to use 6-8 lb. line as bigger fish will abraid it by going around and around the hole.
Glow lures are good when you can get them.
You can buy the Snare lures at C-A-L Ranch.
Plan on dressing in layers. You can get quite overheated while dragging your sled across the ice, then freeze when the winds come up, etc. I have shed layers until I was fishing in my T-shirt. Other times I've been chilly even wearing 5-6 layers on top. And don't forget your legs. Insulated long-johns and bibs work well.
If you get serious you will want to get what is called a Smitty sled. Most people build their own. If you're handy it can be a fun project. Google it.
You'll want to learn the best jigging techniques. I don't have it all down yet. Lots of people jig one rod and let one sit still, sometimes using a bobber. Others use a Jaw Jacker for their second rod.
We usually fish out in the open but a shelter (tent) can make a cold/windy day a lot more comfortable. If I get a snowmobile I'll feel a lot better about dragging one along.
If you want to KISS just take some baitholder hooks and a few split shot. Add bait and you are in business.
Two other things to take along are a good sense of humor and a sense of adventure. Keep it fun and don't take yourself too seriously.
The older I get the more I would rather be considered a good man than a good fisherman.