Ice Fishing Equipment
The starter list...
A day on the hard water can be a huge success if you have the right ice fishing equipment. Don’t be caught on the middle of the lake without the essentials. Double check the list below and maximize your success on the hard water.
Ice fishing gear can vary depending on what you are fishing for, but there is always the core essentials. Print this page off and use it as a guide for packing. Good luck out there.
The Essentials
- Ice Fishing Rods with 8 pound test ice line
- Bait (minnows, smelts, etc.)
- Something to sit on
- Tip-ups and Leaders
- Big bait for tip-ups
- Tackle
- Ice Auger
- Bucket
- Pliers (needle nose are best)
- Mouth spreader (incase you get a trophy pike)
- Fishing License
- Drinking water
- Snacks
- Communication device
- Matches/lighter
- Extra change of clothes (in the event you get wet)
- Filleting knife
The “Nice to Have’s”
- Power Ice Auger
- Ice fishing shelter
- Heater (propane)
- Flasher depth finder
- A compass
- Ice Scoop
- Hand warmers
- Sled to drag your equipment over the ice with
- Sunglasses (polarized)
- Two-way radio’s
- Ice fishing bobbers
- Ice pick
- Hatchet
- Ice cleats
- Flashlight
- Lantern
- Camera for the trophy fish you will catch
This is a good ice fishing “starter list”. Add anything you think we missed and have a great day on the water.
Good luck out there!
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