This week on the Montana Outdoor Podcast your host Downrigger Dale talks with another of the top fishing guides in Montana, Captain Matt McComb. This topic is all about ice fishing in Northwest Montana.

These Hali Lures are some of Matt’s favorites for Salmon and Perch.

Matt literally puts on a Master Class about how you can have great success ice fishing on the 30 plus incredible lakes up in Northwest Montana that are great for ice fishing. When you click here to listen you’ll hear Matt give a list of the best gear to use, including some of his top lures, bait, electronics and…well, the information is just flat amazing.

Matt recommends the Aqua Vu for a starter camera

He and Rigger also talk about some of the top techniques to use to catch a whole bunch of all the different species you can catch trough the ice in that part of Montana, from Salmon to trout to pike, perch and the list goes on and on! One of many things that are super interesting that you’ll hear when you click here to listen to this podcast is how Matt uses underwater cameras to help him locate where the fish are, what bait to use and even what technique to use! He goes over other electronics that work great from him as well. Gang, after you click here to listen to this podcast you are definitely going to have all kinds of information that will for sure make you a better ice fisherman or woman! So, what are ya waiting for? Click here and hit that play button now and head out on the ice with Captain Matt in Northwest Montana. Oh, and don’t forget he if you want to learn even more from him book a trip this winter or summer with him, he is an incredible teacher and guide!

Captain Matt and his wife Anna after winning another tournament!

Links: 

• To learn more about Captain Matt, click here and scroll down to Captain Matt McComb.
• Questions for Matt? Click here to email him or call (406) 261-6980‬.
• Click here to listen to Matt’s latest fishing reports as well as other reports from around Montana.
• Downrigger Dale is of course always happy to find the answers to any of your questions and he would love to see your suggestions for future podcast topics. Click here to shoot him an email.

Gear List with Links from Captain Matt:

• Ice augers: manual / electric/ propane or gas. (Talk to your local Sporting Goods Store)
• A sled to haul your gear. Matt says Otter Sleds are the best.
• Rod and reel combos, 32-36 in length med-med light rods, inline reels to stop line twisting vs spinning reels. (Talk to your local Sporting Goods Store)
• Electronics: Vexilar and Marcum flashers for deeper fish.
• Underwater cameras for shallow fish. Aqua-vu is a great starter camera. 
• Extra lines for: Tip Up’s or Jaw Jackers.  
• Safety gear: Waterproof boots, float jacket and ice cleats are a must. (Talk to your local Sporting Goods Store)