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      • Revive your Passion for Fishing with Ambush’s Skid Ice House
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    • Life on the Ice
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      • Life on the Ice, Episode 6
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    • Ice Fishing Tips
      • Skid House Maintenance – Tips for Longevity
      • What to Consider When Shopping for Ice Fishing Lines
      • How to Ice Fish for Trout
      • Tips for Spearfishing on Ice
      • Ice Fishing Pros and Cons: Live Bait or Artificial Bait
      • Tips for Ice Fishing with Children
      • Our Favorite Ice Fishing Snacks
      • What To Pack For Ice Fishing – A Packing Guide
      • What is the Best Ice Fishing Bait to Use While Ice Fishing?
      • Keeping Warm While Ice Fishing
      • Ice Fishing in Minnesota – 5 Tips and Techniques!
    • Ice Fishing Information
      • How do I transport my skid house to the lake?
      • Why Choose a Skid House for Ice Fishing Instead of a Wheel House?
      • Exploring the World of Ice Fishing Shelters: Why the Fish House
      • How to Correctly Drill Holes for Ice Fishing
      • Safe Ice Fishing Techniques
      • How to Attract Fish when Spearfishing
      • How to Clean Your Catch – Gutting a Fish
      • How to Choose the Right Ice Fishing Rod
      • The History of Ice Fishing
      • How to Prepare your Equipment for Ice Fishing Season
      • A Guide to Ice Fishing for Beginners
      • What to Keep in an Ice Fishing Tackle Box
      • Safe Ice Thickness for Ice Fishing
      • A Guide to Ice Houses
      • 10 Best Ice Fishing Lakes in the US
      • Why An Aluminum Skid Ice House is the Best on the Market
      • Make The Most Of Your Winter Fishing Season Using An Ice Fishing House
      • Summerizing your Ambush Skid House
      • What to Look for In an Ice Fishing Shanty
      • Why You Need an Insulated Fishing Shelter
      • Ice Fishing Safety – How to Check For Safe Ice Thickness!
      • What is a Skid Fish House?
      • Fishing on the Ice with an Ice House
    • About Us
    • Why Ambush?
      • Fishing First
      • Meet The Explorer Wheel House: Elevate Your Ice Fishing Adventure
      • Meet the Slammer – A Full Introduction to the Slammer
      • The Advantages of a Darkhouse Spearing Skid House
      • What is the Ideal Skid House Weight?
      • Best Ice Fishing Shacks in 2021
      • NEW Skid House Accessories
      • New Ambush Fishing Ice House Colors to Hit the Market
      • Revive your Passion for Fishing with Ambush’s Skid Ice House
      • The Best Ambush Ice Fishing Shacks
      • Portable Ice House
      • Ice Fishing Houses
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Preparing your Equipment for Ice Fishing Season

How to Prepare your Equipment for Ice Fishing Season

November 4, 2021 By Weicks-Webmaster In Blog, Ice Fishing Informational, Ice Fishing Resources No Comments

When the leaves start to fall, that means our favorite time of year is almost here! It is time to start to prepare your equipment for ice fishing season. Last-minute preparations are a pain and put a damper on the first trip out. So, don’t let this be you. Prepare your equipment for ice fishing […]

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Ice Fishing for Beginners

A Guide to Ice Fishing for Beginners

October 28, 2021 By Weicks-Webmaster In Blog, Ice Fishing Informational, Ice Fishing Resources No Comments

If you live where the temperature drops below freezing, you have likely seen people ice fishing in skid houses. Ice fishing is an entertaining activity for the cold winter months. You will find lots of people take ice fishing very seriously and invest in the sport. You will have lots of questions and learning moments as […]

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Ideal Skid House Weight

What is the Ideal Skid House Weight?

October 21, 2021 By Weicks-Webmaster In Blog, Ice Fishing Resources, Why Ambush Skid Houses? No Comments

Though it seems like a small detail, until you need to move your ice fishing skid house, the weight of a skid house is very important. When considering buying a skid house, you need to pay attention to its weight. You also need to understand the tradeoffs for a heavier skid house vs. a lighter […]

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Ice Fishing Tackle box

What to Keep in an Ice Fishing Tackle Box

October 14, 2021 By Weicks-Webmaster In Blog, Ice Fishing Informational, Ice Fishing Resources No Comments

Ice fishing tackle is an important part of a successful ice fishing trip. Not all tackle can be used when ice fishing. So, when you load up your skid house for the season, make sure you grab your ice fishing tacklebox. Here are our recommendations on what every well-equipped ice fishing tackle box should have. […]

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When is it safe to start ice fishing?

Safe Ice Thickness for Ice Fishing

October 7, 2021 By Weicks-Webmaster In Blog, Ice Fishing Informational, Ice Fishing Resources No Comments

If you are anything like us, when the water freezes, you want to spend as much time ice fishing as you can. Making the most of your season by getting out on the ice early and staying late is important, but so is being safe by knowing the proper ice thickness for fishing. The shelter […]

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Live Vs Artificial bait

Ice Fishing Pros and Cons: Live Bait or Artificial Bait

September 30, 2021 By Weicks-Webmaster In Blog, Ice Fishing Resources, Ice Fishing Tips No Comments

Your skid house loaded up for your next ice fishing trip, but you can’t decide if you want to take live bait or artificial bait? It’s a question ice fishermen discuss often. Every fisherman has their own opinion on using live bait or artificial bait and what they think is the best ice fishing bait. […]

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Where to ice fish on a lake

Where to go Ice Fishing on a Lake

September 23, 2021 By Weicks-Webmaster In Blog, Ice Fishing Informational, Ice Fishing Resources No Comments

You can’t have success ice fishing on a lake if you don’t catch any fish! Until you have mastered patterns of the fish, ice fishing on a lake may involve moving a lot! New to ice fishing? Check out our ice fishing guide for beginners! When you have a skid house, moving is simple. Depending […]

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Ice Fishing with Children

Tips for Ice Fishing with Children

September 16, 2021 By Weicks-Webmaster In Blog, Ice Fishing Resources, Ice Fishing Tips No Comments

Ice fishing is a fun activity that allows you to create lasting memories with your kids.  With a few safety precautions and some extra preparation, you can make sure it’s a good family bonding experience. Keep these tips in mind when you’re ice fishing with children: Make sure the ice is thick. Making sure the […]

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best ice fishing lakes in the US

10 Best Ice Fishing Lakes in the US

September 9, 2021 By Weicks-Webmaster In Blog, Ice Fishing Informational, Ice Fishing Resources No Comments

When summer ends and winter rolls in, most anglers will put away their fishing equipment until the cold season is over. However, some will still want to continue their favorite activity, even when all the waters have frozen over. The US offers numerous ice fishing spots for novice and experienced anglers. Here are some of […]

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favorite ice fishing snacks

Our Favorite Ice Fishing Snacks

September 2, 2021 By Weicks-Webmaster In Blog, Ice Fishing Resources, Ice Fishing Tips No Comments

To most people, ice fishing conjures an image of a poor, half-frozen, fishing enthusiast stuck on an old bucket in the middle of the lake. However, modern ice fishing has changed with the introduction of ice skid houses. Unlike when living in an ice tent during an ice fishing trip, an ice skid house allows […]

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