Ice Fishing Basics For Beginners / How To Go Ice Fishing Explained 101

Learn how to go ice fishing in this video that covers all the basics from essential gear and lures to optional gear to ice safety. Ice fishing is a fun winter sport and can put some tasty fish on your table too. If you're a beginner to ice fishing, check it out to learn how easy and fun ice fishing can be. Basics of ice fishing explained.
Some of the ice fishing gear shown in the video, in no particular order:
Plusinno fishing rod rack bit.ly/3uuwdEt (20% Off Code: PLG20)
Garmin Striker4CV sonar unit amzn.to/3k4GhC1
Garmin ice transducer for the Striker 4 units amzn.to/3CGOQti
Humminbird Ice 55 flasher unit amzn.to/3XokFyV
Berkley Gulp Alive wax worms amzn.to/3X6zupY
Berkley Gulp Alive minnows amzn.to/3ivUpnk
Runcl waterproof tacklebox amzn.to/3vXkf76
Northland Tackle buckshot flutter spoons amzn.to/3X5HUOw
Northland Tackle buckshot spoon amzn.to/3Zs182h
Acme Phoebe spoon lure amzn.to/3ICUReh
Acme Kastmaster spoon lure amzn.to/3QAz7BD
Clam Ice Armor Rise jacket amzn.to/3W3zV3g
Clam Ice Armor Ascent bibs amzn.to/3GDq0LU
Clam C560 ice shelter amzn.to/3Xhpvhy
Mr. Buddy propane heater amzn.to/3X2Fhx1
Diawa Regal 1000LT spinning reel amzn.to/3ZsWVLR
Pflueger President spinning reel amzn.to/3GYitIX
Clam nitinol spring bobber amzn.to/3VYF38E
Photo of hand auger from Wikimedia Creative Commons (Andreaze)
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[@terrym4037]

Went ice fishing for the first time yesterday. Wish i saw this video before i went. Didnt catch anything but still had fun learning a new style of fishing

[@FishingwithNat]

Cool. You'll have to go out on the ice and try again! Glad you enjoyed the video. 🙂

[@terrym4037]

@@FishingwithNat planning on going out this Friday with my one friend. Both new to this. Any suggestions on bait or lures to use for trout or pickerel?

[@FishingwithNat]

@ I have good luck with tiny spoons like Swedish pimples or flutter spoons for trout, or a small jig with a plastic insect like a Zman LarvaZ. Pike and pickerel are pretty aggressive and like to hit spoons or a live minnow on a jig. They are both very commonly targeted with live minnows on tip-ups.

[@alteredbytheseason9521]

I've gotta say the electric augers have come a long way and they cut down a lot on weight. Great content like always!

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks. I love how light my electric auger is. Ion has a 3rd generation auger out now that's even lighter. It's so much different than hauling a gas auger around.

[@HurtenAlbertan]

Been fishin for 15 years and never tried Ice fishing, just bought a cheap combo gonna try it out this winter

[@FishingwithNat]

Cool. Make sure to get a spring bobber of some sort. You'll miss almost every bite without one (with panfish in particular)

[@HurtenAlbertan]

@@FishingwithNat no panfish where I’m fishin I’m gonna be targeting pike

[@FishingwithNat]

@@HurtenAlbertan OK cool. Try some jigging spoons then

[@freshairconnection4694]

Ive been following your channel for quite some time now. Ive follwed and learned through all seasons and have even gotten some friends into fishing because of your videos. Ive learned the majority of what i know about fishing because of this channel. Thank you kindly for all your hard work, its truly appreciated!

[@FishingwithNat]

Thank you for your comments - I really appreciate hearing from viewers and I'm glad to hear that you've learned a lot from my videos!

[@kayakfishingtactics6063]

As always, you covered it all! Lot of very good info here.

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks for the feedback

[@pauls2731]

Very helpful for a beginner learning how to fish on ice. Great vid

[@FishingwithNat]

Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks

[@ZAOutdoors335]

I am a Scottish fisherman, and I am heading to Canada for ice fishing at the end of the year! I have never been ice fishing, but this was helpful

[@FishingwithNat]

Wonderful - thanks for the feedback and good luck!

[@Colby-yg7nj]

Heading here this year!?

[@briancritchley7962]

Me and my buddy are going for our first ice fishing trip tomorrow. This was super informative, and showed me a couple things I need to bring that I wouldn't have thought of. I'll definitely be bringing my ice cleats, getting a rope, and also a scoop. The tips on how to move the jig were also helpful. Looking forward to a good trip!

[@FishingwithNat]

Awesome - good luck! Thanks for the feedback.

[@Jhon1784-r8z]

I would love to see some videos on how to find ice fishing spots.

[@FishingwithNat]

Good suggestion - thanks

[@veedubin187]

Wish I saw this sooner! Thanks Nat! Great stuff

[@FishingwithNat]

Glad you enjoyed it - thanks for the comment.

[@bree3110]

thank you for the tips now i know what to do when ice fishing

[@FishingwithNat]

Cool - good luck!

[@Allyourbase1990]

The spikes for getting out of an ice hole are cool, I’ve never been ice fishing but would love too .

[@FishingwithNat]

They are simple tools but can save your life. Ice fishing is fun and very different than open-water fishing.

[@OlgarthDB]

Thank you, feeling great with the basic list i just made!

[@FishingwithNat]

Perfect - good luck on the ice! Things will be freezing up around here next week I think.

[@robertjohnson439]

I can't wait to try ice fishing today, thanks for all the helpful videos. I bought an auger and was hoping thats all i would need, but looks like i might have to break the bank lol.

[@FishingwithNat]

A sonar unit is very helpful for sure. Other than that, a few tungsten jigs and a panfish rod will get you a lot of success. You can even get by without an auger if you just fish old holes drilled by other fishermen.

[@mebeabmet]

Great Video! Good luck this season.

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks. Ice got up to about 3 inches thick here a few weeks ago but then melted. Now it's back to about 2 inches so we can start getting out there on foot again. It's been a weird season so far.

[@2061526]

wow lures and gadgets, last thing i need is a good hot coffee.

[@FishingwithNat]

You can't go wrong with lures, gadgets, and coffee.

[@lawrencebabicz5874]

Great concise video. Thanks

[@FishingwithNat]

That was the goal - thanks for the comment.

[@gregory3108]

Do you ever rest? This winter _ ice fishing show is incredible 👌...informative and so clearly addressed 👍

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks - yes, I rest once in a while! Feeling tired today after a couple of long nights editing. I appreciate the comment.

[@jamminjamy]

Great video! Thx

[@FishingwithNat]

Thank you - I appreciate the comment.

[@FIRECONTENTONLY]

im fishing in lake saint clair for wintertime gamefish

[@FishingwithNat]

Awesome. Lots of things to catch in St. Clair!

[@papadonskeifacesingtv]

wow so amazing🐟🐟👍👀

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks

[@kevinerbs2778]

You forgot one Major thing for beginners. Always fish with a buddy as beginner for ice fishing, preferably someone else with experience in ice fishing.

[@FishingwithNat]

Absolutely. Very helpful for success and safety reasons.

[@jasonfuqua4284]

If we had a buddy to show us we wouldn’t be watching this video though.

[@kevinerbs2778]

@@jasonfuqua4284 I went to were it was only 6 feet deep. I still caught two crappie & largemouth bass. the rain melted all the ice here now. & a ice storm is headed this way.

[@FishingwithNat]

@@kevinerbs2778 Awesome. Ice is pretty unsafe here right now too.

[@Pussmash]

​​@jasonfuqua4284 fr 😂 I wouldn't care to actually be good at fishing if I was with people having a good time.. now I've made it a challenge with myself lmao Thats not to say I don't enjoy fishing with other people. But since moving from my home state, I haven't met a single person to go fishin with.

[@gagewilson7616]

good video brother

[@FishingwithNat]

Thanks - I appreciate the feedback

[@chucklutter7399]

Funny how the first image is a multi hundred dollar drill. After 45 years of sincere ice fishing I'm still using a hand auger. TIGHT LINES ALL

[@FishingwithNat]

True, because that's what I use now. But I mention that there are other options to make a hole, including just popping through someone else's old holes. An expensive auger is not essential to go ice fishing.

[@samuelthomas9758]

You don't need all that fancy equipment, get yourself an old ass hand auger that you found at the good table from the dump, use your normal 2 peace bass rod but only use half get yourself a milk-crate to sit and you'll figure out how thick the ice is when you drill the hole or you'll know it's thick enough if you don't fall through and BOOM your ice fishing on the cheap

[@FishingwithNat]

That works too! 😀