MASON CITY – Free ice fishing clinics are scheduled around Iowa, depending upon favorable ice conditions, with one set for this month in Mason City.
On January 16, an ice fishing clinic will be held at the Blue Pit in Mason City. You will need to contact the clinic organizer for specific details, at 641-357-3517.
Activities vary at each clinic, but participants can expect to learn basic safety tips, fishing techniques and bait presentations while on the ice. Participants should prepare to be outdoors for an extended amount of time. Hats and mittens are essential along with a good pair of boots.