But while this is a rather exciting winter outdoor activity to do, it’s also important to be aware of what it would entail. There are several important tools needed to ensure a fun and safe ice fishing experience. Make sure you are fully geared up for it before heading out.
Ice Fishing Equipment
This equipment necessary for ice fishing includes augers and chisels, which would help in breaking the ice and creating the hole on where you intend to fish. Before you proceed and do exactly just that, know the area you’re going to fish on—its depth and stability, what fishes can be caught, and the weather at the time of your excursion. …show more content…
You can use maggots, wax worms, or wigglers for live bait. If you’re not too keen on using live bait, you can also go for artificial lures made of plastic, which come in different colors, shapes, and closely resemble worms.
Ice Fishing Rods & Reels
What sets ice fishing rods and reels apart from your freshwater or saltwater fishing reels and rods is that they’re much shorter—about 24 to 35 inches in length. You have to consider what type of fishes you’re aiming for in order to know the level of sensitivity you’ll need for fishing reels and rods. And it follows that the lighter your fishing rod is, the lighter its line would have to be.
Ice Fishing Chairs & Shanties
In order to make yourself comfortable, fishing chairs and shanties are also highly suggested to complete your experience. This will help you immensely when you’ll have to wait for hours on the ice to catch