milton416

hey, read your post and just wanna add my 2cents of advice. 1, get an auger. you can pick up an eskimo 6inch manual for like $40. you don't wanna go out and then if you can't find anyone to drill a hole then your stuck. 2, go where the huts are or where everyone has been drilling holes...obvious place to start. you can also get some maps of popular lakes, this will also give you a starting point. i would also use a spring boober...you'd be surprised how many hits you miss without one. 3, you don't really need a flasher but it helps big time. you can find budget lcd fish finders but i found sometimes the screen freezes up. if you can look for the "zercom rts"...best budget flasher in my opinion. 4, read up on ice techniques and try to use them when you go out. and if in doubt, downsize lures and bait. hope this helps