| The first tip is to be patient. The ice will need time | | | | hole, use the shelter to conceal yourself. The fish |
| to become thick enough for people to walk on. | | | | can see your shadow from above the ice, being |
| It's imperative that you know how strong the ice | | | | in the shelter will solve this problem for you. |
| is; some times it's beneficial to measure the ice. If | | | | The last tip is to stay put. Early in the season the |
| the ice doesn't look strong enough to walk on | | | | ice is to thin for you to lollygagger around, the fish |
| please walk away. The last thing you want is | | | | are very sensitive and will know that you are |
| other fisherman fishing for you. | | | | there. Once you pick your location and drill your |
| The second tip of the day is to bring a tent out | | | | hole stay there throughout the day. It can be |
| on the ice with you. Whatever type of shelter | | | | tempting after a few hours of no bites to retreat |
| you choose is fine but you will want some thing | | | | to another location, but you must resist. Early on |
| to shield your shadows from the fish. Early in the | | | | in the season this can cause you more problems |
| year the ice is thin enough that the fish can see | | | | as the more you move the more spooked out |
| your every move, so when you walk out onto | | | | the fish will be. Next time you go ice fishing |
| the ice be quiet and watch your step. Once you | | | | implement these tips and watch your line tug at |
| get to the location of where you will drill your | | | | you as the fish bite your bait. |