A slight frost, a bright, warming sun, sparkling snow - this is what pleases the eye of a winter fishing fisherman. And if the fish also bites, then this is generally a fairy tale for him! Some avid fishermen do not even love summer fishing as much as winter fishing; they prepare for it no less carefully.
Beginner winter fishermen need to be well equipped before going out on the ice for the first time. Good doesn't mean packing yourself up like a camel. Here it is important to maintain the proper balance between your weight and mobility, to take safety measures associated with the possibility of falling into the wormwood, not to acquire all the tackle possible for winter fishing.
Remember that the first trip to a frozen body of water may also be the last, for the reason that this type of fishing may simply not be pleasant. In view of this, electrically heated clothes, a polyethylene tent, a drill, a fishing box and winter gear that pulled serious money out of your wallet can lie dead in a closet or garage until the end of centuries. Selling them for the same money that was spent, most likely, will not work.
For starters, you can get by with one inexpensive winter fishing rod. Equip it with a fishing line no thicker than 0, 1 and a jig, take a couple of spare ones with you. Boer ask the fishermen on the spot, they are unlikely to refuse you. Take with you a folding chair, a thermos with hot tea or coffee, a couple of sandwiches - a snack on ice warms up well.
The golden rule is no alcohol before or during fishing. It is reliably known that strong drinks do not warm in the cold, but only dull the feeling of freezing, besides, fishing on ice is already an extreme activity, why aggravate it? When you come back home - your well-deserved 100-150 g for hot, that's another matter.
Do not underestimate the weather, if you easily went light and without a hat to a nearby bakery at -5 ° C, does not mean that it will be just as comfortable to sit on the ice with a constant breeze. Choose clothes in which you can easily endure several hours with almost no movement in freezing temperatures. Shoes should fit slightly loosely, even with knitted socks.
For safety reasons, take a 7-10m long rope with you, keep it in the pocket of your pea jacket, close at hand. Go to the ice from the shore only on the fresh trail of fishermen. And in general, on your first winter fishing trip, stay close to seasoned anglers.
