| Careful planning and preparation is all it | | | | Inspect and clean the rods and fishing reels |
| takes to make ice fishing the greatest time | | | | you are going to use. Q-tips are best for |
| of your life or the worst. Easy? Take a | | | | taking out the nicks in every nook and cranny |
| look at the following tips and see how | | | | of your ice rod. Non-freezing oil for lubing |
| prepared you are to catch those fish! | | | | fishing reels is advisable. |
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| Buy early | | | | Heat up |
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| Make a list of the supplies you used last | | | | Do not forget to bring those heaters and |
| season and replenish them early. Make sure | | | | pounds and pounds of propane cylinders. One |
| you get all those Glo-Buster Bluelights or | | | | cannot fish comfortably if he or she is as |
| Lindy Tazers. All you need to remember is | | | | cold as the fish under the ice. Ice fishing |
| four words: wise up, stock up. | | | | should be fun and feel comfy too. |
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| Check the hole on the ice floor | | | | House up |
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| Simply put, make sure the hole is clean. | | | | The ice is harsh and cold but it doesn't mean |
| Chips or chunks of ice could cause | | | | you have to feel that too. Ice tents should |
| entanglements in one's fishing line and could | | | | be cleaned out as well by putting over a |
| make you catch fish or literally break your | | | | light coat of lubricant at the joints. If |
| chances of getting any, as these could sever | | | | there is any wear or tear, it is best to |
| the line therefore losing your chance of | | | | contact the manufacturer in order for them to |
| getting that trophy of a lifetime bluegill. | | | | send out the appropriate repair kit, as |
| Remember to keep the hole clear of any | | | | deemed necessary. |
| barrier. | | | | |
| | | | Gear Up |
| Fish more, get the big four | | | | |
| | | | Better be safe than sorry, make sure you get |
| The bait you simply cannot go on without: | | | | a set of lifeguard spikes as well as a safety |
| wax worms, minnows, assorted PowerBait, | | | | rope. Also, to feel less of the cold and at |
| maggots. It is best to keep these bait | | | | the same time be cool, pick up a fishing coat |
| separated and as much as possible alive using | | | | from the Carhartt Extremes Arctic Jacket. |
| coolers such as a small Coleman. | | | | Avoid frost bits on your toes and feet, the |
| | | | best shoes are the Irish Setters Versa Trax |
| Clean `em all up | | | | to keep you warm all over. |
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