Ice Fishing Colorado LLC

 I have recieved a great many e-mails from people who have never been ice fishing and have some pretty good quistions to ask...I would like to share these with you so that maybe they can answer any quistions you may have...

**How thick should the ice be before going out on it to ice fish???---Ice needs to be 4" thick to hold a person and 5" to hold a snowmobile or 4 wheeler...and at least 8" to 12" thick to hold a vehicle....

**What are some items I need to bring???---If you are renting the fishing supplies from someone you might need to bring sunglasses,a camera, cell phone, some snacks and maybe handwarmers...Some people like to sit on their knees while ice fishing...If you think you might give it a try , you might want to bring along a pair of knee pads or buy a pair of ice fishing pants...Check to see if the supplies you rent offers a compass....I think you should always have a compass on you...My packages comes with one...

**Is it cold???---Yes, this has been asked a couple of times...Yes it can be cold...You are out on a frozen lake and if you are not in a shantie, the wind can really add to the chill factor...Its up to you to be prepared....I am a big believer in Under Armour....I also can supply a heater with my packages....Hand warmers are also good to take along on you trip...Always remember your feet...They are the one with the most contact to the ice...

**How big should the hole in the ice be???---The drills you can get are from 4" to 10"...The size really is determined by what size fish you are looking to pull out of it...In Colorado, your Ice fishing hole cannot exceed 10"...

**What are "Ice Picks" for???---These are really handy picks that usually have some sort of cover for them and they hang around your neck...If you happen to fall threw the ice you can take the cover off to reveal a "ice pick"....You then jab the pick into the ice and a spring loaded pick comes out and it gives you leverage to help pull yourself out of the water...My packages come with one set...

**What are "shoe spikes"???---These are a pad that has small spikes or springs sticking out of them...You slip them around your shoe and they help you keep from sliiping on the ice...

**What size line should I use???---For the smaller pan fish and near the shore fish a 4# line is good....If you are going for the bigger game fish, you would at least need 10# or more...

** Were can I fish???--You can ice fish anywere the water is frozen...Some places like state parks charge you to enter the property...Be sure to check the local regulations or contact us and we will find the information you need...

**Can I start a fire on the ice????--You can have a fire on the ice but it must be enclosed...

**Can I leave my shantie up all night???-- NO you cannot...All shelters must be removed daily...