Cold Water, Hot Bites: Ice Fishing in Ontario

Average Ontario Anglers

In this episode Andrew and Jesse sit down with Donny Crowder from Hotbox Huts to dive into the world of ice fishing on Lake Simcoe. Donny shares his expertise on understanding ice conditions, ice safety and staying prepared on the ice. The boys take out their notepads as Donny divulges practical tips on targeting perch and pike, including bait and location strategies. This episode is packed with fishing stories, answers to listener questions and an amazing giveaway!
Hot Box Huts is based on the west side of Cooks Bay, Lake Simcoe and offers ice fishing hut rentals. You can connect with them through the following platforms:

• Website: Hot Box Huts
• Facebook: Hot Box Huts on Facebook
• Instagram: @hotboxhuts
• YouTube: Hot Box Huts YouTube Channel

In this episode, we mentioned some great ice fishing gear:

• Meegs Lure: https://meegslures.com/
• Slab Grabber: https://mcgathyshooks.com/en-ca/collections/slab-grabber
• Kastmaster: https://www.acmetackle.com/products/acme-drop-chain-kastmaster
• Rippin’ Rap: https://www.rapala.ca/ca_en/rippin-rap
• HT Ice Fishing Little Jigger Balance Rod Holder: https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/ht-ice-fishing-little-jigger-balance-rod-holder-0784713p.html

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Capitoli

1. Cold Water, Hot Bites: Ice Fishing in Ontario (00:00:00)

2. The Importance of Learning in Fishing (00:01:35)

3. Meet Donny! (00:12:36)

4. What is Safe Ice? (00:14:27)

5. Recommended Safety Equipment (00:26:35)

6. Perch Fishing Techniques (00:39:31)

7. Targeting Pike: Strategies and Tips (00:51:31)

8. Listener Questions and Quickfire Answers (01:02:20)