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COMMISSION CLINICS ALLOW BEGINNERS TO TAKE A CRACK AT ICE FISHING
January 3, 2005
 
Think of it only as sitting on a sheet of ice, braving bone-numbing winds and staring anxiously into a slushy hole and ice fishing doesn’t sound very tempting. Point out that it’s an incredibly productive way to catch fish – and big ones at that – and “hard water angling” takes on a whole new appeal. For those interested in learning more about this sometimes overlooked form of fishing, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is partnering with other organizations to offer ice fishing instruction.

The Commission and its partners have scheduled six upcoming ice fishing clinics. Participants will learn basic ice safety, get an explanation of the different types of ice fishing gear and some practical lessons in various ice fishing techniques. Don't have any ice fishing gear? That's okay, just bring yourself. Equipment may be provided by the PFBC or the event sponsor. Interested participants are encouraged to call ahead.

For more information on individual events, interested participants should call the number indicated after each listing.

bulletWinter Festival at Black Moshannon State Park, Centre County, January 22, beginning at 1 p.m. 814-342-5960
 
bulletSnowfest at R.B. Winter State Park, Union County, January 30, noon – 4 p.m. 570-966-1455
 
bulletWinterFest at Nescopeck State Park, Luzerne County, February 5, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. 570-403-2006
 
bulletWinter Fun Fest at Pymatuning State Park, Crawford County, February 5, 9 a.m. – noon & February 6, noon – 3 p.m. 814-336-2426
 
bulletWinter Family Fun Day at Parker Dam State Park, Clearfield County, February 6, noon - 3 p.m. 814-765-0630
 
bulletSMART Ice Fishing Skills Clinic & Derby at Moon Lake County Park, Luzerne County, February 5, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 570-735-6303.

So just how effective can ice fishing be? Ice anglers caught two recent state record fish – an 8 lb. 14.8 oz. chain pickerel and a 35 lb. northern pike. Now that’s appealing.

 

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