Types of Ice in Ice Fishing Ice fishing, isn’t it just about drilling a hole and dropping in a line? If it were that simple! But have you ever considered how different types of ice can significantly affect your ice fishing experience? Ice isn’t just a uniform, solid water block. It varies in type, … Read more
How Long Does It Take for 4 Inches of Ice to Form? Have you ever found yourself standing on the edge of a frozen lake, ice fishing gear in hand, and wondered, “Just how long did it take for this 4 inches of ice beneath my feet to freeze?” It’s a question that might … Read more
What Size Hole for Ice Fishing? What’s the one thing that stands between you and the elusive, darting creatures beneath the ice? It’s not your bait or your angling skills. It’s the size of your ice fishing hole. You might wonder, “Does size really matter that much?” Here’s the short answer – yes, it … Read more
How Long Does It Take To Drill a Hole in Ice Using a Manual Ice Auger? Ever asked yourself how long it takes to drill a hole with a manual ice auger? On average, it’s about 5 to 10 minutes for 20 inches of ice. 4-8 inches of ice takes anywhere from 5-15 seconds … Read more
Ice fishing is a time-honored tradition for many people, but it is not without its challenges. If you’ve ever been ice fishing, you may have run into the problem of how to keep your hole from freezing over. This can be especially annoying, but luckily, there are many ways to keep holes from freezing over. … Read more