In the past, ice fishing in California was a fairly well-kept secret among a small group of dedicated “cold footers”. Today, more and more West Coast anglers are partaking of this unusual type of trouting, making the pursuit of this gamefish truly an all year sport, even in the Sierras.
June 15, 2016
Before you set out to cut a hole in the ice, it is absolutely imperative to assess whether the ice is thick enough to be safe for fishing. Too many Westerners are unfamiliar with the icing phenomena, having lived in warm environments most of their lives. Thus, when they walk out on the ice, they have little idea of what constitutes a safe condition and can quickly put themselves into a very hazardous situation.
May 30, 2016
Californians are not quite as sophisticated with their fishing gear as their mid-western cousins. For instance, you won’t find too many ice fishing fish finder, fish shacks or vertical ice-jigging rigs on our lakes. Instead, western trouters stick with very basic spinning or spincast outfits spooled wick 4 to 6 pound monofilament.
May 15, 2016