Ice Fishing: A Complete Guide... Basic to Advanced

Here, in the most complete and up-to-date book on ice fishing, noted fisherman and outdoor writer Jim Capossela delves into the mysteries of the watery world sealed off by winter's harshness. If you've never ice fished, you'll find all the basic information in his appealing text and clear illustrations. If you're already an ice fisherman, you'll benefit from Caposela's hundreds of tips, gleaned from thousands of hours spent on the ice.

• Best techniques for the top winter species
• How lakes change in winter
• Seeking out winter patterns
• The subtleties of effective jigging
• How to customize and place tip-ups for best performance
• Tips on bait and lures
• Building your own ice fishing gear
• Souces of ready-made gear
• Sources of ready-made gear
• Safety, including tips on finding good ice
• Shelters and keeping warm
• Culinary pleasures on the ice