| Ice Fishing Equipment List: (some items are hyper linked) First needs: Safety equipment: Cleats for boots, Whistle, Hand spike, Cell phone Water-proof fishing gloves Simple Depth device: A chunk of lead with a clip on it, available in stores Fingernail Clippers for cutting line Needle Nose Pliers: Hook removal Slush dipper: Removes ice from the hole Flashlight for night fishing 5 or 6" Hand auger: Strike master 5 gallon pail and cushion: Doubles as a seat and fish hauler Two rods rigged with 2-4lb test. Small pocket tackle box, ice fishing jigs. Wax worms (keep on counter at home and in pocket, cold will kill them) Tape Measure Food, snacks Hot chocolate or coffee in thermos Plastic shopping bag: For garbage or fish Propane lantern (also serves as heater) Dry towel Plastic sled to pull your gear Extra clothes and blanket in the car: You never know Secondary: (optional) Electronic Fish locator: Vexilar (Best item you will ever buy!) Underwater Camera: Aqua-Vu GPS or Compass: Garmin, Lowrance 1 million candle power light: Very nice at night Gas Auger Additional propane heater Hand or foot warmer packets Portable Ice Shelter: Frabill, Clam Radio for entertainment Gaff hook Extra propane tank ATV or snowmobile Small propane grill or burner (cheddar brats!) Digital camera Folding bag chair (much better than a bucket for extended periods) |
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