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12-18-2008, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Georgetown MA
Posts: 18,225
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In Mass you are allowed 5 hooks per person when Ice fishing so what you would probably do is set 4 traps and jig for the 5th. NH is 6 hooks if i'm not mistaken.
What I have for my setup is a sled which holds 9 tip-ups and a couple of jigging poles, 7" old school spoon type hand auger w/ extra blade, a couple of scoops to get ice out of the holes, a net for digging the minnows out of the bucket, a couple of sounders, extra hooks, split shot weights, box o' jigs, hook remover, creepers (korkers), Tape Measure, and a Minnow bucket. I can also strap a folding chair and a cooler to the sled and drag everything out at once.
I got a great deal on this stuff a couple of years ago from MD2020 on the board here.
I've only been out a few times but the one thing I find about Ice Fishing is the Fishing always seems secondary....Its more about getting together w/ people out on the ice. Fire up a portable stove, eat, drink, and be merry.
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"If you're arguing with an idiot, make sure he isn't doing the same thing."
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12-18-2008, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Hyde Park, MA
Posts: 4,152
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I did my first derbies last year. Prior to that, it was either fishing for the relaxation, or fishing to catch fish. Funny thing, they're both the same. If you fish by yourself (which requires extra caution on the ice) or fishing with a group you will enjoy yourself.
I will fish by myself a lot, and will always end up making friends with fellow anglers. It's just a fact of nature: Great minds think and fish alike!
a few more things I would suggest:
Let others know where you are going, just in case they need to reach you, or vice-a-versa.
Pack extra clothes in your vehicle, should you, or someone else happen to "get wet". Hypothermia is nothing to joke about.
Remember to bring your fishing license. Games wardens do patrol some smaller bodies of water, and they WILL ask to see your license.
All this being said, let's get some good ice and get a fish on!
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12-18-2008, 02:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: Uh, in a spot....
Posts: 5,451
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The pretiest trout of the year come through the ice. My fav days are when it is snowing lightly with little wind on 6 to 8 inches of ice. Just beautiful.
AND WE TROUT FISH THROUGH THE ICE AT NIGHT AS WELL!!!!!
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Why even try......... 
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12-18-2008, 02:30 PM
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My brother is bald
Join Date: May 2003
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 4,516
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Don't forget the 100 proof lereux peppermint for the hot chocolate.
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seals + plovers = 
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