Anyone can learn to ice fish! Let's start by setting up a trap (also called a tip-up). There are several different styles of traps but they are all designed to sit on top of the ice, hold the fishing line, and indicate when a fish tugs on the line by triggering a flag. The steps for setup are all about the same: 1️⃣ Pick a spot and use a chisel or any type of auger to drill a hole. 2️⃣ Use a skimmer to clear snow and slush out of the hole. 3️⃣ Open your trap and raise the flag. 4️⃣ Pull out enou
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Anyone can learn to ice fish! Let's start by setting up a trap (also called a tip-up). There are several different styles of traps but they are all designed to sit on top of the ice, hold the fishing line, and indicate when a fish tugs on the line by triggering a flag. The steps for setup are all about the same: 1️⃣ Pick a spot and use a chisel or any type of auger to drill a hole. 2️⃣ Use a skimmer to clear snow and slush out of the hole. 3️⃣ Open your trap and raise the flag. 4️⃣ Pull out enou
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