Brainerd Ice Fishing

Brainerd Jaycees 2013
23rd Annual Event!
$150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza
January 19, 2013
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
On Gull Lake - Brainerd, Minnesota

Tips for people coming to fish the extravaganza!

• Dress in layers
• Don't bring bottles in
• Don't bring any kind of shelter
• Bring a sharp chisel (they drill the holes the day before)
• You can use Aqua Views and Vexilars (Hondex)
• Alot of the larger fish come from deeper water (35-65 feet) so a non-stretch or low-stretch line is a must!! Power pro is good stuff, I just started using it this winter
• Don't bring charcoal, buy your food at the contest the money goes to a good cause
• Try glow in the dark lures
• Don't drink too much
• Tie a swivel about a foot or two above your jig, spoon, etc. it reduces the spin on your line
• If you have access to a snowmobile or 4 wheeler, drive it to the outside of the contest area
• Bring your camera
• Bring your luck
• Don't bring your kids (if it's really cold)
• Take all your belongings home with you and if someone leaves some garbage behind pick it up
• You can use tip-ups
• Run to the weigh-in table if you get a good fish--well, actually, any fish!
• Cheer loud for the people running to weigh-in (especially if they fall)
• Wear your ticket around your neck or someplace where it can be seen
• Bring hand warmers!
• Wear choppers not gloves
• Wear a hat (it's not a style show) although some people think it is
• Use a small shiner if you are using a set line
• There are some boulders in 30-40 feet
• Pound the bottom if you are jigging (fish love to come investigate) It's kind of like grunting in a buck

Tip of the day: Have Fun, Be Safe and catch Jingles (Jingles has so many lures hanging off her mouth she jingles when she swims by!)