Ice fishing season will soon be upon us!

O.k. anglers! The season is upon us and the evidence is at Wal-Marts all around the country and outside it's cold as hell right now. Ice fishing is almost here and like I said Wal-Mart is right on top of it. Earlier than ever this year I noticed the little rods, tip-ups and ice scoops gradually replacing the summer fishing gear and now it's out full  force. The biggest change I've noticed this year is lines. Lots more Ice lines than ever before. Is there a good reason to use it? In a word yes. Is there a difference? Yes. Normal mono line when exposed to cold, tends to curl up bad and is hard to manage. Regular mono line gets ice buildup on it as well, whereas, ice mono does not and remains supple in the cold and therefore is easier to manage. Want another tip for ice fishing as well as special line? Use glowing lures and jigs. It's dark under the ice, even in daytime so using more visual cues for fish will yield better results. Keep you stick on the ice, and have fun!