Ice Fishing: First Fish of 2018!!! (Plus a Mystery Fish???)
Channel: WindyCityBassin
Date: 19/01/2018

Finally was able to get onto some ice at the beginning of 2018 and found some fish.  Unfortunately nothing giant, but a great start to the ice fishing season.  Having some winter bibs/jacket made a world of difference staying warm and I'm hoping to get out there and do plenty more ice fishing before open water...as long as this weather holds out. 

The mystery fish in question appears to be a large golden shiner, but created a lot of debate on my Instagram post as there were MANY opinions on what it could be.  I have to believe that this was once someones bait that got loose and grew up as I doubt there are shiners in this pond, but who knows.  Check out my INSTAGRAM to see some of these photos right away.


I've got a pretty simple ice fishing setup, a couple rods with 6lb fluoro, a small tungsten jig on one and a Swedish Pimple on the other, using waxworms.  My Marcum flasher is a godsend and makes learning ice fishing so much easier.  A cheap hand auger and a bucket and you're all set to ice fish.  Sure, I could have more tackle, a tent, a gas auger, underwater camera, etc., but I'm trying to learn on a bit of a budget.  Feel free to ask any questions and I'll help in any way I can.

If you have any ice fishing tips/tricks/juicy spots you want to share, hit me up!!! 

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