Ice Fishing Equipment By Josh Steelbuck If you have never experienced ice fishing then you truly are missing out on a adventure. But before you rush out to your nearest frozen lake there are some essential pieces of ice fishing gear you will need to make your experience a safe and memorable one.
You will be fishing on a frozen expanse of water and you will need to wear the appropriate clothing to keep warm and dry. You will need to insulate your body from the cold and protect yourself in case of severe winds and blizzards.
You will also require the appropriate footwear. Wearing your favorite Nikes won't cut it. You want a pair of ice boots, and moisture wicking socks to keep your feet dry and warm and don't forget to keep your head and hands protected, dry and warm with head and hand wear.
There are several brands of specialist clothing, which ever you choose, make sure they are up to the job and you can move around freely.
Now you have your clothing sorted, the next step is to equip yourself with the correct tackle which is different than other types of tackle. The main essentials should include your ice fishing rod or tip up, reel and line. To attract the fish, take a variety of lures and live bait. I like to take both because if the fish stop biting using live bait I can change to lures to entice the fish.
Before you begin fishing, you will need to create your hole by chipping through the ice. This is where an auger is required. An Auger is like a big cork screw that we use to drill a whole through the ice. Of course, if the elements decide to join in the fun an ice fishing shelter will help protect you against strong winds and sleet.
For safety, always take a first aid kit and a mobile phone and always let someone know where you have gone and how long you expect to be.
Ice fishing is a fantastic sport, but to enjoy it and experience it properly you require the correct ice fishing gear.
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