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