If need quick depth sounder when ice-fishing, can make one with little bobber and...

If you need a quick depth sounder when ice-fishing, you can make one with a little bobber and bell sinker. If you are an ice fisherman and solidly have issues with your hole freezing up rather than pouring anti-freeze into the hole ( which shuts down fishing action ), use denatured alcohol.

Fish the offering with a light shake or trembling movement. I was so happy to be included in his fishing trip that I could not sleep the complete night previous. When we got out onto the frozen lake I remember hearing the ice creak underneath the wheels of the van as we slowly approached the tiny wooden shack that would home us from the elements for what's left of the day. I remember being troubled as the 1st 'POP. But then, I took one look at my dad and all of my fears where dispelled. I knew that with my pop at my side I was safe from harm. Once within the ice cabin we lit the little heater in the corner and my dad went over some of the safety rules with me. After the 1st talk on safety, the wooden plank which covered the four foot long by two foot wide hole in the ice was removed. One look into the murky darkness below and I became the poster boy for ice fishing safety. As he instructed me, I soaked up each bit of info he shared, and followed his lessons to the tee. I never queried him, or desired anything more but to make him proud of me, and have fun. Over the course of that day I caught half a gallon of trout, and had the time of my life.

I regularly think back on this story when I'm in a position to guide men. Wet flies and sprites with a sp lit-shot crimped a foot above for weight are good, as are tiddlers, spinners, jigging spoons and ice rapalas.