Residents of the Central Okanagan are getting the chance to ice fish despite the warmer weather. Kids will be dipping their rods into the frozen waters of Beaver Lake for the fifth annual Learn to Ice Fish event, held on the outskirts of Lake Country, Jan. 6. This event is presented by BC Fishn, Freshwater Fisheries Society of BC, the Ministry and local BC … [Read more...]
Tip – Drilling Holes When Ice Fishing for Rainbow Trout
It’s important to plan ahead before randomly drilling holes when ice fishing for Rainbow Trout. One of the first things I do when encountering a new lake when ice fishing is I pull up a satellite image of the lake on Google. I look at the image to identify areas with shoals or bays that provide vegetation and muddy bottoms. The reason you want to target this type of area is … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing Tackle for Kokanee
When targeting Kokanee through the ice having the right selection of tackle is crucial in optimizing results. Here are a few key items to take into consideration when ice fishing for Kokanee. Unlike Rainbow Trout, Kokanee are found suspended over deep water, from depths of 50 feet to over 150 feet. The reason for this is that Kokanee’s diet mainly consist of Zooplankton … [Read more...]
Using Scents for Ice Fishing
Ok lets face it, us humans stink. That’s right I said it, the way we smell is not attractive to a fish. We consist of unnatural smells that can repel fish faster then using rotten bait. Whether it’s a small amount of gasoline on your hands from using the power auger or maybe it’s the deodorant bar of soap you used that morning. Simply put, many odours can contaminate bait and … [Read more...]
Ice Fishing for Rainbow Trout Using Weed Lines
A lot of times when ice fishing, locating the trout can be half the challenge. It is important to always remember that fish seek two primary things; shelter and food! One of the most common forms of shelter for Rainbow Trout are weed lines. Not only do the fish feel safe along this underwater structure but it also holds a lot of small the aquatic life that the they feed on … [Read more...]
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