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Basic Ice Fishing Gear
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Winter is here and the lakes and ponds are starting to look less like water and more like skating rinks. That means it is almost time to hit the hard water and do some ice fishing. For those of us who frequently fish the ice, we’re most likely already geared up and just waiting for safe ice, but there are many who are thinking of giving it a try for the first time. I remember my first time gearing up to go. Trying to figure out exactly what I needed was tricky. Luckily I had a few folks who helped me pick the right equipment. Here is a beginner’s guide to the basic ice fishing gear you need.
One basic rule that everyone should follow, but for beginning ice anglers, this needs to be stated clearly. Be very aware of the ice thickness before attempting to head out. According to the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, you should follow this basic guideline for ice thickness.
- UNDER 4″ – STAY OFF
- 4″ – Ice fishing or other activities on foot
- 5″ – 7″ – Snowmobile or ATV
- 8″ – 12″ – Car or small pickup
- 12″ – 15″ – Medium truck
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