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Home > Learn to Fish & Boat > Ice Fishing > Ice Fishing Basics
Get prepared for your next winter fishing adventure. Ice fishing techniques and tools are different than those used in fresh or saltwater fishing. Here you will get tips about ice fishing for beginners as well as ice fishing tips about fishing gear, different ice fishing techniques, and more.
Why You Should Try Smelt Ice Fishing
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Learn ice fishing basics, decide where to ice fish, and plan your next fishing trip.
Tips for making sure your ice fishing adventure is not only fun, but safe too.
Find ice fishing basics and other info to get you started on your fishing adventure.
Learn ice fishing basics about fishing safety for kids during the winter months.
Learn the safety guidelines when ice fishing, and how to determine ice thickness.
Find out how to ice fish for trout. What fishing lures to use, plus ice fishing techniques
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