Ice Fishing 101

Description

Saturday, December 13, 2024
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuition: $36 Materials: $5

Participants for this class will meet at the Ely Folk School and then drive to a local lake to try our luck for Northern Pike. Northern are a good place to start when learning to ice fish. They are mean, slimy, aggressive predators. They can also grow to giant proportions but even if when small will put up a good fight. Northern fishing requires the least amount of equipment, making it an ideal entry point for the sport.

You will learn more than just how to rig a hook. We will also talk about habitat and behavior. You will end the day with confidence that you could go out on your own and be in a good position to catch some fish. Participants should come dressed in warm layers in order to be comfortable outside for the duration of class. Participants should bring their own tip-up to use during class. If this is preventing you from registering, please give us a call or email info@elyfolkschool.org. This class is open to any age and skill level. Participants under 16yrs old should be accompanied by an adult and have a strong desire to participate in class.

*Participants will meet at the Ely Folk School and drive to an off-site location nearby for class.

About the Instructor: Joe Weise is a long-time Ely resident and outdoor enthusiast. His greatest passion is ice fishing for Lake Trout and Pike but grouse and deer hunting take up a lot of time in the fall. Joe spent 10 years teaching Environmental Education at Camp Widjiwagan just outside of Ely. He has also taken dozens of new fishers out on the ice to give ice fishing a try.