Most folks know all about what you can put on your boat electronically to enhance your fishing experience to the point it is potentially more successful. What can the ice fisherman use to help turn the tide to their favor during the winter months? There are actually several options that can help put more fish on the ice every time you head out the door.
One of the items available, has also been on the market the longest, dating back to the 1970’s. The flasher shows the bottom, the weeds, the fish and your jig. The next item has been the underwater camera which has revolutionized the ways anglers see and react to fish. The last one is courtesy of the government and traces its roots back to the military. For the past 7 or 8 years or so, the use of GPS devices has guided fisherman back to their spots day after day.
All these electronic devices are offered by several companies, some retail stores offer the make and model under their house brand. I will go through some of the options during the next week and half, point out some ways to take care of the equipment and showcase some of the products available.
This catch was brought in by the family Marchbanks, thats Adam on the left, his uncle (center) and dad, Al on the right. All three caught their limit of five fish, with a couple of kickers that made the day worthwhile.
Here is Adam’s uncle with the prize of the day. This walleye measured out at 29.5 inches. She weighed 30 lbs and 12 ozs.
Here was the bonus of the day, I had mentioned something about whitefish earlier in the piece. This fish at the bottom of the stack has got to be pushing close to 7 lbs, give or take some ounces.