What's the MINIMUM required to try ice fishing?
Nov 30, 2020 11:03:01 #
Fishing for trout in small lakes. I guess I need a short rod. I have a garmin striker 4 sounder. What other stuff do I have to buy?
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by tw0pounds
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by tw0pounds
Nov 30, 2020 11:03:07 #
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Nov 30, 2020 11:03:15 #
It will be a lot Easier with en ouger but use an axe and if you like ice fishing get en ouger
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by realhunter270win
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by realhunter270win
Nov 30, 2020 11:03:20 #
I used to fish on a lake I knew every inch with out a transducer. I regret that. I found a nice one at a pawn shop.
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by BikesBeerPolitics
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by BikesBeerPolitics
Nov 30, 2020 11:03:28 #
Really good winter jacket and pants and an amazing pair of boots. The wind on a frozen lake when you are just sitting will freeze your bones.
I do not enjoy ice fishing
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by usfishfinder
I do not enjoy ice fishing
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by usfishfinder
Nov 30, 2020 11:03:32 #
Nov 30, 2020 11:03:38 #
Once you invest into ice fishing the weather is no longer a concern! Take your jacket off, kick back and relax. Even a little 1 or 2 man popup becomes ridiculously warm with a tiny propane heater!
Or if you live some where like me you can just your truck out and fire up the heater once in awhile :P
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by MaDrAv
Or if you live some where like me you can just your truck out and fire up the heater once in awhile :P
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by MaDrAv
Nov 30, 2020 11:03:45 #
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Nov 30, 2020 11:03:52 #
A sled to pull all of your gear. Insulated boots or some sort of insulator between your feet and the ice. Auger, and an ice scoop to clean the hole. A bucket to sit on.
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by Code__Brown__Tsunami
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by Code__Brown__Tsunami
Nov 30, 2020 11:04:02 #
Ice fishing combos that come with line are cheap, around $15. You'll need some bait, I like a rapala jigging rap but I fish mostly for perch through the ice. For trout, live minnows are probably the best bet. You'll need an auger, manual handheld ones are fairly cheap. Warm clothes and a sled, and that's about it
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by ericht12345
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by ericht12345
Nov 30, 2020 11:04:06 #
Ice, fish, auger, tip up or fishing pole, tent to keep warm while you don’t catch fish, & beer or preferred Alc to calm the sorrows of not catching fish.
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by kenneyp1994
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by kenneyp1994
Nov 30, 2020 11:14:05 #
I need about a foot of ice, I don't know what you need.
Nov 30, 2020 11:17:44 #
Well first get good cloths. Striker Ice or mustangs survival gear. They are both coast guard approved PFD good on ice and in a boat. SK pants, carharts regular coats will kill you D E D dead
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