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