Ice Fishing Bait

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There are several different kinds of bait that fisherman use to catch fish while ice fishing. Learn about the various types of bait and how they're used from a professional hunting guide in this free video series.

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Eyeball Ice Fishing Lures
Eyeball ice fishing lures reflect light, which can be an attractive source of catching fish. Learn more about eyeball ice fishing lures from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Bait Combinations
Sometimes combining different fishing lures and bait can help fisherman attract fish. Learn more about bait combinations and ice fishing from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Bibbits
Bibbits are a one ounce weighted piece of lead on a hook used to catch fish when ice fishing. Learn more about bibbits from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Flies
Ice flies are a type of bibbit that's attached to hair and commonly used when ice fishing. Learn more about ice flies from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Hailie & Mousie Bait Combination
Combining different sources of bait can help fisherman attract various assortments of fish when ice fishing. Learn more about combining alternate variations of bait from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Hailies
Hailies are a fairly new invention used to catch fish when ice fishing. Learn more about hailies from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Jigs
Jigs are larger and flatter than typical bibbits and are commonly used in deeper water when ice fishing. Learn more about jigs from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Live Bait: Fatheads
Fatheads, or minnows, are a source of live bait that are often used to catch fish while ice fishing. Learn more about fathead ice fishing lures from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Live Bait: Fish Eyeballs
Using the eyeballs from a fish can be a useful baiting technique when ice fishing. Learn more about using eyeballs as bait from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Live Bait: Mousies
Mousies have wiggling tails, which help them serve as an excellent source of live bait for ice fishing. Learn more about mousies from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Live Bait: Shiners
Shiners are large minnows that are commonly used to catch pike when ice fishing. Learn more about shiners from a profession hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Live Bait: Spikes
Spikes, or maggots, are lures that emit a strong oder, which can be quite useful for attracting perch. Learn more about spikes from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Plastic Worms
Plastic worms are typically used as a lure for ice fishing when regular worms are too scarce. Learn more about plastic worms from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Ice Fishing Slabbing
Slabbing is a technique used to prepare bait for catching smelt fish when ice fishing. Learn more about slabbing from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Smelt Ice Fishing Lures
Smelt ice fishing lures are typically used to attract a school of smelt fish. Learn more about smelt ice fishing lures from a professional hunting guide in this free fishing video.

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Summary: The word for fishing refers to the act of hunting for fish, shellfish, squid, octopus, and other edible marine invertebrates. The most common type of fishing is a worldwide sport and hobby that requires equipment such as fishing poles, line, lures and bait. Fishing originated over 10,000 years ago among hunter-gatherer societies. Today, fishing is still a primary means of achieving food, but it is also a trophy sport. Saltwater fishing differs significantly from ice fishing in the equipment and complexity.

In this free video series a professional hunting guide, Bradley Carleton, will show you several types of bait that are typically used when ice fishing. Bradley will begin by introducing you to the more commonly used lures. Bibbits, hailies and jigs are just a few examples of lures that fisherman use to catch fish when ice fishing. Bradley will teach you about several live bait sources, such as: fatheads, shiners, spikes and mousies to help your ice fishing experience. In the end you'll learn a few simple combinations of lures and be well on your way towards catching the big one.

About the Expert

Expert: Bradley Carleton operates Champlain Valley Guide Service, which specializes in fair chase waterfowl hunting, ice fishing and spring turkey hunting in Vermont. He is a monthly columnist for Outdoors Magazine and the Northwoods Sporting Journal and revels in introducing new people to the traditional recreational sports of hunting and fishing. He is a state champion in duck and goose calling and enjoys mentoring young men in the outdoor arts. Bradley teaches outdoor cooking through the Vermont Outdoors Woman program administered by the Vermont Outdoor Guides Association. He participates as a weigh station captain in the largest international freshwater fishing derby in the country, the Lake Champlain International Derby held annually on Father's Day. Bradley lives with his wife, two dogs, and two cats in the pastoral setting of Charlotte, Vermont.