The Complete Guide to Ice Fishing - Jay Siemens Series

It won't be long now that we see safe ice across much of the province to officially commence the 2022/2023 ice fishing season. To get you fully prepared for what is shaping up to be a fantastic season on the ice, here is an awesome video series full of ice fishing tips from Jay Siemens called "The Complete Guide to Ice Fishing". Here you will learn everything from Ice Safety, augers, shacks, clothing, heaters, electronics, rods and reels, lines and lures, tip-ups and how to locate fish! Enjoy!

#1 - Ice Safety

Ice fishing season is almost here! The temperatures are dropping and many lakes and river systems have begun to freeze over. Just in time for the season here is a Jay Siemens video series, “The Complete Guide to Ice Fishing”. This 10-part series will cover everything you need to know about ice fishing!

For the first chapter, Jay covers ice safety and equipment. There is no better chapter to be the first than this one. Ice safety is absolutely paramount on the ice at all times, especially so during the early ice.

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#2 - Ice Augers

In the second chapter of Jay Siemens “Complete Guide to Ice Fishing”, Jay covers ice augers. Choosing between ice augers can be a difficult and confusing task. This video breaks down various methods of making holes in the ice and will help make the decision process easier.

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#3 Ice Shacks

In the Third chapter of Jay Siemens “Complete Guide to Ice Fishing”, Jay talks about Ice Shacks. With countless styles of ice shacks for many different applications, this video will help you decide which one suits your needs best!

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#4 - How To Dress (Clothing)

For the fourth chapter of Jay Siemens “Complete Guide to Ice Fishing”, Jay talks about how to dress. Manitoba’s climate can be unforgiving in the dead of winter, especially if underdressed for the conditions. In this video, Jay covers how to dress for ice fishing, including how he layers up his clothing to help him stay out on the ice longer.

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#5 - Heaters

In the fifth chapter of Jay Siemens “Complete Guide to Ice Fishing”, Jay talks about Heaters. Anyone who has spent time on the ice knows that a good heater on a cold day can mean the difference between a full day on the ice and packing it in early. In this video, Jay covers multiple different options for heaters to keep you warm and on the ice longer.

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#6 - Ice Fishing Electronics (sonars, flashers, livescope, cameras)

In the sixth chapter of Jay Siemens “Complete Guide to Ice Fishing”, Jay talks about electronics. In recent years, ice-fishing electronics have truly changed the game. From flashers, 2D sonars, underwater cameras, and live scope – You truly can spend as much or as little to begin to immerse yourself in the world of electronics. In this video, Jay goes over many different options and their applications. Then weighs in on the pros and cons of each.

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#7 - Rods and Reels (3 Must-Have Combos)

In the seventh chapter of Jay Siemens “Complete Guide to Ice Fishing”, Jay talks about Ice Fishing Rods and Reels. When getting into ice fishing, deciding what rod and reel to use for which species can be an overwhelming task when faced with seemingly endless options. In this video, Jay maps out 3 must-have Ice fishing rods and reels that’ll cover nearly any species that you choose to target.

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#8 - Line/Lures (4 MUST HAVE LURES)

For the eighth chapter of Jay Siemens “Complete Guide to Ice Fishing”, Jay talks about ice fishing lines and lures. When coming into the world of ice fishing, the line and lure combinations for different fish species can undoubtedly be overwhelming. In this segment, Jay maps out 4 must-have lures and talks about line combinations for each. Clearly demonstrating how to rig them and what to use them for.

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#9 - Tipups (Jaw Jackers, I-Fish Pro)

For the ninth chapter of Jay Siemens “Complete Guide to Ice Fishing”, Jay talks about ice fishing tips for tip-ups. There are plenty of options for what you can do with your extra line while ice fishing, from traditional tip-ups to the more modern self-hook setting devices and I-Fish Pros. Jay shows how each of these works, and what species are ideal for each.

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#10 - How To Locate Fish

In the final chapter of Jay Siemens “Complete Guide to Ice Fishing”, Jay talks about locating fish while ice fishing. From understanding fish behaviour and biology to lake maps and geographic features. Jay goes into detail on exactly how he will begin to break down a body of water before fishing it.

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Hope you all enjoyed these awesome ice fishing tips from Jay Siemens, best of luck on the ice this season!!

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