This article is an extension of what we discussed in Part 1. I like to call this time of the year REAL hard ice. It is when the ice gets past 2 feet thick and -50 is not uncommon. This is when you need to change how you go after old marble eyes. Walleye begin to move into a different pattern this time of the year and the three main steps for hunting them down like you would a deer also changes...

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Ice fishing is much like deer hunting from a stand. In order to be successful you must be in the best place at the correct time using the right gear or you are just not going to do very well. Knowledge of the fish you plan to take is also a very important when still fishing on ice. I know of no deer hunter who would go to the woods and set up next to a group of other hunters. There are just to many things that can spook off a deer or walleye for that matter...

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One of the many things fishing people can spend money on is a guided trip for that “trip of a lifetime” fishing experience. Although there is an abundance of excellent fishing guides on most lakes, it doesn’t take long to figure out that some are better than others. Sometimes an angler may find that spending a little effort up front in picking the correct guide for your trip is well worth it. Picking the correct guide will take some time, research and even a little work on your part. The pay off is that by following some basic steps you and your guide will have a memorable experience on the water...

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