Maine Fishing Reports

IF&W Fishing Report: Various fishing techniques bring success on the ice

Posted on March 15th, 2008 by admin

KeepMEcurrent.com, ME - 3-15-08

By Bill Woodward Fishery biologist

Having observed many anglers over the years using different angling techniques to catch fish through the ice, I sometimes wonder what they will think of next in their pursuit of landing a trophy. Each geographic area of the United States has its own contribution to the variety of tackle used to ice fish. In the state of Maine, I have seen several unique ice fishing implements. Here are some examples.
On some Maine waters, I have observed what resembles a school of wooden fish scattered on the surface of the ice. The wooden fish are used to indicate to the angler whether a fish is on or not. The familiar balanced tip-up works on a similar principle, with this trap there is a fish on your line when the tail of the wooden fish is up. Furthermore, on this trap, the reel is above the water.
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