brixtonbeat Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Gentleman, I am new to the wonderful sport of fishing. As a result, I am embarking on my first hard water adventure in Nipissing (staying at Angler's Haven). What advice would you impart on a new angler in terms of equipment that would provide me with the best chance for success? Rods, reels, lines, etc. As detailed a description as possible would be greatly appreciated. In addition, are there any tactics or advice that would improve my chances for success? Please remember that I have little knowledge on the subject. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightline Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Follow these simple steps and your sure to have a great trip if nothing else!! http://massbackwards.blogspot.com/2008/01/...-diy-guide.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brixtonbeat Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 LOL.. great link!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trapshooter Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 A simple 1/8th or 1/4 oz. jig tipped with a minnow will catch anything that swims. It doesn't get any easier then that. Spool up with 8lb test for nipissing and you'll be good to jig all day. You'll catch pike, perch, herring and walleye on that set-up... and if you leave it on bottom in the evenings you'll catch a mud-puppy too. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syn Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 dam, I forget everyone is still in Ice fishing mode. I was going to give a summertime fishing tip of: When fishing for pike/muskie do not yank the lure out of the water when it reaches the boat. Do a few figure "8's" first. You'll land more fish that way. Ice fishing tip hmmmm: Make sure your fishing partner did not have beans for lunch before entering the ice fishing hut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Ice fishing tip hmmmm: Make sure your fishing partner did not have beans for lunch before entering the ice fishing hut. you mean like this from one of Simon's old post.. DONT EAT BEANS MATT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brixtonbeat Posted January 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks for all the advice. It is greatly appreciated. I ended picking up a medium/heavy action 32' rod with 8 lb test. I also got a strike indicator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 Thanks for all the advice. It is greatly appreciated. I ended picking up a medium/heavy action 32' rod with 8 lb test. I also got a strike indicator. 32' huh? Must be a helluva tipup on that. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbles Posted January 25, 2010 Report Share Posted January 25, 2010 32' so he doesn't have to run to it and slip on the ice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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