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Maine YouTuber Hits The Early Season Ice For A Day Of Fishing
It may be hard to believe, but Mainers are finding ice to fish through during a mostly mild December.
We know The Maine Trout Whisperer is a die-hard angler, but, wow. In a recent video on his YouTube channel, Chris managed to find enough ice for some brook trout fishing. Although on thin ice, literally, no one goes for a chilly dunk, and flags were flipping skyward.
Chris clearly knew the risks of early season fishing, as you can see he had his ice picks at the ready in the event of falling through. These ice picks are a piece of safety gear every ice angler should have. The picks can be used as handles to pull yourself out of the water if you were to fall through the ice.
Based on ice safety guidance from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, 4 inches of ice is ideal for fishing.
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The Maine Trout Whisperer was featured on our list of "The Best Maine Outdoor Channels To Watch on Youtube." Chris' channel features videos covering basically every sport fish the state is home to. The channel also features gear reviews with valuable insights as to whether a piece of equipment can stand-up to the demands of fishing in Maine.
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