Ice Fishing For Perch / Eskimo Fatfish Shanty / Ice Fishing Michigan / Rainbow Lake Ice Fishing 2021

In this Michigan ice fishing video I am ice fishing for perch with my friends Sal and Dave on Rainbow Lake January 2021. Rainbow lake is a private lake in Maple Rapids Michigan but Sal has fishing access here and has a awesome Eskimo Fatfish Shanty along with an arsenal of ice fishing equipment to enjoy some proper ice fishing! The fishing report looked dismal but we all had the day off and wanted to go ice fishing so we gave it a go! Sal was on the perch right away and things looked good but the bite died off and never picked back up. Despite the slow bite we stayed cozy in the Eskimo Fatfish Shanty and had a great time Ice fishing for Perch! Ice fishing Michigan or elsewhere is outside of my expertise so I was happy to catch one decent side perch through the ice. Ice fishing and I have a long history of not getting along but lately ive been excited to try new things and new places so I jumped on the opportunity to do some Michigan Ice fishing at Rainbow Lake.

This Eskimo shanty is the best insulated ice fishing shelter I have ever used more info on the Eskimo Fatfish 9416i Insulated Hub Ice Fishing Shelter below.

Eskimo Fatfish 9416i Insulated Ice Fishing Shelter - Get you and your party out of the elements with the insulated Fatfish 9416i. The Fatfish 9416i is made up of two layers of IceTight fabric and one layer of insulation, this fabric provides superior protection from the coldest of conditions.

Self-tapping ice anchors that are easier to grip and will not bend under pressure
Large, mesh storage pockets to keep essential fishing gear handy
Heavy-duty material sewn over corner joints for reinforcement
Two doors for easy entry and exit
Distinctive X-style reflective highlighting
YKK®, zippers
Insulated IQ fabric
9 Anchors
10 Windows
4 Gear Pockets
Collapsed Size: 62in x 14in x 14in

Description for Rainbow Lake, Gratiot County, Michigan
Rainbow Lake is a reservoir located just 8.3 miles from Carson City, in Gratiot County, in the state of Michigan, United States, near Maple Rapids, MI. Fishermen will find a variety of fish including bream/bluegill, largemouth bass and catfish here.

Ice Fishing fans in Michigan have more than 11,000 inland lakes and 36,000 miles of rivers and streams to fish anytime there is enough safe ice to do so.
Ice fishing is a time-honored sport. It can be a solitary endeavor or a chance to win bragging rights among family and friends. An ice fishing excursion can be as simple as drilling a hole in the ice and dropping in a line while perched on an overturned bucket. Or it can be an all-day outing complete with an elaborate ice shanty boasting all the comforts of home. Either way, traversing frozen waters allows anglers to reach the far corners of lakes that would be inaccessible during the open water season.

The state boasts more than 150 species of fish and almost all of them can be caught through the ice. Popular species when the ice freezes over include panfish such as bluegill and perch as well as northern pike, walleye and various trout species.
Join us as we discuss the Michigan Fishing License options, fishing rules and fishing regulations. Please remember to check with the local Fish and Wildlife department to ensure the stream is open to the public. Now get out there and fish! Check out our Fishing Times chart to determine when the fish will be most active.

Reel Michigan Anglers is a personal passion and my gift to fellow fisherman. In the future I hope to do more informational fishing videos and cover different types of fishing all across the great state of Michigan. My goal, time permitting is to fish as many different bodies of water for as many different fish species as I can get try hands on. I am a lansing michigan resident working towards transferring to MSU for Fisheries and wildlife. My goal is to expand operations and bring more educational and entertaining fishing videos to my subscribers. In the meantime you can count on me for the occasional video outlining the the techniques and areas I fish for Bass, Pike, Walleye, Steelhead, Salmon, Trout, Carp, Suckers, Catfish and Panfish ect. You can see additional videos and other fun fishing related info on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?... I Wouldn't be the fisherman I am today without other fisherman who taught me the things I know and I am a firm believer that the sport and conservation of fishing in Michigan is better when we share it with one another.

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