ICE FISHING EQUIPMENT LIST

Here is a list of all of the equipment that you will need to make any ice fishing trip a great one.

What to take if you are going with someone more experienced.

Fishing rods with a sensitive tip and some strength
Reels Micro spinning reel
4-8 lb test line
crappie minnows, worms, bait
Fishing License
Something to cut the line
Ice scoop
Identification
Compass
Ice fishing bobbers
A large bucket (to sit on)
Something to keep your hands warm
Needle nose pliers
Jigs, spoons and hooks

You will need more equipment if you are going out alone.

Sled or vehicle for equipment, if the ice is thick enough
Ice auger
Mouth spreader
Hook sharpener
Small shovel
Bait bucket
Ice picks

Here is a list of equipment that is preferred.

Fish Finder
Ice Fishing hut or shelter
Some kind of space heater
Cleats for easy ice walking
Flashlight
Lantern
Camera for proof of that once in a lifetime catch
Lighter or matches
Something to check ice thickness
Freeze free Tip-ups
tip-up leaders
Quickstrike rigs for tip-ups
tip-up Bait
Cell-phone
GPS

Luxurious Ice Fishing Equipment.

Underwater camera
Ice Fishing House
Two-way radios to talk to your buddies
Strike sensors

Optional gear.

Food
Drinks
Sunglasses
Towels

Gear for bringing the kids along.

Tissues
Extra gloves
Lot's of snacks
Some kind of snow toys to keep them entertained