Transition time has arrived in Yamaha Outdoors country. Where snow and ice provide recreational opportunities, some safety reminders are always vital.

Yamaha offers 8 fantastic Outdoor Tips on how to maximize ice-fishing time.

Rule 1: Drive your Yamaha ATV or Side-by-Side to the shoreline fishing access, and park it just as you would your truck.
Rule 2: Avoid ice time during lengthy thaws.
Rule 3: Rivers and moving currents in streams and creeks should be avoided.
Rule 4: Keep activity to a minimum as groups go. Visit spot to spot for the safest approach.
Rule 5: Рrepare should something go wrong.
Rule 6: It doesn’t hurt to plan ahead.
Rule 7: Stash ice pick in a pocket, or wear it around your neck on a lanyard.
Rule 8: Fish the margins of the day.

Read more on the rules at Yamaha.