Ice Fishing Tips - Identifying Different Types of Ice

It's that time of year again where lakes are freezing over in many parts of the world.  Many trout anglers enjoy ice fishing, so I thought it would be nice to share some ice fishing tips.

To ice fish, you have to use an auger to cut a hole in the ice first.  As you cut through the ice, you may notice the different layers of ice.  The video below will help explain the different layers of ice you may encounter.

There are different types of augers and as the video explains,the kind of auger used, often depends on the type of ice you're cutting through.

Anchor ice is the hard, submerged ice layer.  It gets its name from the fact that it is "anchored" on the bottom. If cutting through anchor ice, you'll want to use an inline, solid stem auger.

Another thing to consider is the size of the hole.  Fishing for large lake trout through the ice is a favorite winter activity for many trout anglers.   Some of these trout are too large to be landed through a 7-inch hole.  What's the solution?  The video below explains.

For more winter trout fishing tips, click here.