Keep an extra spool in your box for just-in-case purposes. Sinkers are important for helping your bait to catch fish below the surface of the water. In order to get your line to the bottom you are going to need split-shot sinkers. Sinkers are made from different materials, but the safest are the ones that are made from steel, tin, and non-toxic metals. During the spawning period in late February, a catch of 100 or more is not uncommon, weighing on average between 3 and 8 pounds. Those who love the ling are welcome to pay its tribute at the annual International Eelpout Festival on Leech Lake in Walker, Minnesota. Three full days commemorating the ugliest fish in the sea begin with an Opening Ceremony, complete with Torch Lighting. Ice thickness should be no less than six inches and should be determined in more than one area, as ice thickness can vary. The ice fisherman s rule of thumb is Thick and blue, tried and true. Thin and crispy, way too risky! . Always go out on foot before driving a vehicle on any ice surface, probing with an ice chisel in front you as you walk. Make sure that you have half of the line on your reel because marlin have a stubborn streak and they will try to fight you until you are tired or are dragged under by the weight and persistence. Wheel in your line consistently after the marlin first takes a bite of the bait. If your line seems to be too tight, loosen up the slack in order to give the marlin a little more room. Trees, stumps, wind-blown banks, and power plants are all good sources of oxygen that will attract bass fish. A bass relies on cover for a means of protection and way of ambush. Cover is part of a bass survival. The bass is known as a lazy fish, so they will hide and wait for their prey to come to them. The most popular trout fish that anglers enjoy trying to lure in is known as the brown trout . The brown trout provides plenty of excitement for anglers and tests fishing skills. Because it often feeds on the surface, the brown trout is considered a fish designed for the angler. It is a cold-water fish that lives in lakes and streams and jumps around the most when the water temperature is just right The brown trout got its reputation from rich English gentleman who enjoyed the trout s fight.