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