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| Ice fishing is an enjoyable past-time and good source of food for people working and living in the cryosphere. So lets learn the basics of ice fishing! What should I wear? Well, it's always wise to dress in layers when heading out into the cold. That way, if the sun comes out and the weather warms you won't get too hot. Be sure to wear good boots; I suggest rubbers with a felt lining since they're very warm and will keep your feet dry. Snow pants and a good jacket that will break the wind are also important. Be sure to wear to gloves or mittens to keep your hands warm, and a toque to protect your head. Make sure to dress plenty warm though, as it can get very cold and windy out on a lake since there are no trees or barriers to break the wind. If being bundled up is not be enough to keep you warm, you can always build or rent shelters. These shelters are put right out onto the lake. They have no floor so you can drill a hole right into the ice and fish while being protected from wind and snow. Now that we're all dressed up, we've got to find some ice. It had better be thick too, otherwise you could fall through and be in serious trouble. So we should head to a nearby lake and check the ice conditions. How thick should the ice be? Well, the ice should be about 4 inches (10 cm) thick and be a nice clear/blue color for you and one adult to head out ice fishing. However, if you'd like more people to come along, it had better be at least 6 inches (15 cm) thick. Ice can be tricky and may look sturdier than it is, so always check the thickness of the ice near the shoreline. If you don't know the lake that well it's a good idea to talk to the locals to find out the conditions and dangers. Some lakes have streams running through them that can lead to open or thin ice, so be sure to ask about such things before heading out on a lake. Now we're out on the ice ready to fish, but we've gotta drill a hole to get to the fish. Drilling the hole You've gotta drill a hole in the ice to get to fish, but how do you that? There are a few ways to get a hole for ice fishing, but experts suggest purchasing or borrowing an "auger". An auger is a special drill that is hand operated and made for drilling holes into the ice. The hole should be at least 6 inches (15) in diameter. Be sure to have an adult drill the hole as well. Fishing Now that we have a hole we can start catching fish. There are many different setups for ice fishing, but just an ordinary rod will do in a pinch. Set the hook, drop your line and catch those fish. You can use a lure or stop by a bait shop and pick up some bait. That's really all there is to it. If you'd like to find out more about ice fishing: Ice Fish Ontario! Credit - State of the Canadian Cryosphere |
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