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ICE-ING GILLS -<")))))><( RIGS, TIPS AND TRICKS

Here is a group where you can share your information no matter what level of ice fishing that you think you’re at. Experienced, beginner we have skills built on a knowledge base that is unique … share that knowledge with others. Many beginners look to this site for basic knowledge of rigging presentation, lure selection even reviews on equipment. Remember be safe out on that ice!!! Share, share and share!

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ICE-ING GILLS BRAGGER BOARD 16 Replies

post your BIG-UNS here (preferably gills,panfish then preds) ... could even be off species. everyone knows those preds always get in the way of a good bluegill hunt. show em off. describe how you…Continue

Started by Slip Sinker. Last reply by John Sheehan Jan 18, 2022.

Fishable Ice

We have fishable ice here in Southwestern, PA, in the Altoona-Johnstown area and beyond. Good luck to everyone and be safe. Landing A fish isn't worth drowning.Continue

Started by Bruce Tomaselli Jan 17, 2022.

Fishable Ice

We have fishable ice here in Southwestern, PA, in the Altoona-Johnstown area and beyond. Good luck to everyone and be safe. Landing A fish isn't worth drowning.Continue

Started by Bruce Tomaselli Jan 17, 2022.

Fishable Ice

We have fishable ice here in Southwestern, PA, in the Altoona-Johnstown area and beyond. Good luck to everyone and be safe. Landing A fish isn't worth drowning.Continue

Started by Bruce Tomaselli Jan 17, 2022.

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Comment by john on February 5, 2021 at 8:19am

i use suffix high vis in the 4 lb range. look around on amazon for the best deal. be carful because suffix makes it in mono also. i use it on all my rods but where i fish its usually 20ft or less.

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on February 5, 2021 at 8:03am
I need some braided line for two new tip ups and a small jigging reel. The tip ups will handle bass, pickerel, pike, musky, etc., you knew know. I jigging reel will handle the same. I'm not sure what to buy. Do they sell braided line for small jigging (spinning reels?
Comment by Slip Sinker on December 17, 2018 at 5:09am

Comment by Bruce Tomaselli on December 8, 2018 at 7:37am

https://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/sufix-ice-magic-ice-f...

Anybody use this stuff? I'm not sure if this Suffix was discussed. I need some new line.

Thanks, Bruce

Comment by Slip Sinker on November 28, 2018 at 11:06pm

Comment by Slip Sinker on November 21, 2018 at 2:06pm

Comment by Slip Sinker on March 11, 2018 at 11:50am

20180311- ice fishing was a big bust up here in the tundra of mid-Michigan... hadnt spent a dime of time out on the hard water.

if you were lucky enough to spend time out on the ice and luck enough to hook up with a bragger share your results on the bragger board.

as the ice slowly fades away i wish everyone luck and safe ventures this open water season!

Comment by John Sheehan on January 22, 2018 at 6:54am

Thanks John.

Comment by John Sheehan on January 22, 2018 at 6:54am

Thanks Dick.

Comment by dick tabbert on January 21, 2018 at 10:09am

Its not hard but hope you have good eyes. You'll need some type of wheels to lay the rod blank on and spin. The finer thread you can used the better it will look but harder to see. The most important thing to remember keep the wraps close and not overlap them.

 

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