Basic and convenient
Ice Fishing Equipment

Ice fishing equipment that is needed for ice fishing can be categorized as basic items and items that will make ice fishing more convenient.

A. Basic things needed for ice fishing:

1. An auger to drill your fishing hole
2. A skimmer to keep your hole free from slush and ice
3. A short, sturdy rod
4. A 2-4 lb line for pan fish and about a 10-12 lb line for walleye and northern pike
5. Strong leaders for walleye and northern pike
6. A tip up that signals when a fish bites your bait
7. Several hooks, lures and jigs
8. A bucket to hold your bait
9. A small chair to sit on
10. Ice pick
11. A sled to carry all the equipment onto the ice

1. A portable shanty will help protect you from cold wind and blowing snow
2. Fish finder
3. Propane heater, matches, lighter
4. Small flashlight, lantern
5. Camera, underwater camera
6. Cell phone
7. Two way radio
8. Personal flotation device like a vest or an inflatable buoyant