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Ice Fishing
Augers, shelters, ice rods, tip-ups, flashers and warm gear for the frozen lakes of the northern US and Canada.
Out on the bay, in the mangroves or on the open ocean, the everyday struggles get left behind at the dock. For those few hours, it’s just you, the smell of the sea and a feeling of peace, until the bite starts and it’s nothing but joy and excitement.
- Picked by a fisherman, not an algorithm
- Chosen for cold, hard water
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Eskimo QuickFish 3i Insulated Shelter
Insulated pop-up shelter for three. Warm and out of the wind in a minute.
$$ Mid-range13 Fishing Wicked Long Stem Ice Combo
Sensitive ice rod and reel for panfish, perch and walleye.
$ BudgetFrabill Ice Fishing Tip-Up
Classic tip-up. The flag pops when a pike or walleye takes the bait.
$ BudgetGarmin Striker Plus 4 Ice Fishing Bundle
Flasher mode shows your jig and the fish coming up to it.
$$ Mid-rangeStrikeMaster Mora Hand Ice Auger
Light, sharp hand auger. Rated 4.7★ by 1,100+ Amazon buyers.
$$ Mid-rangeFrabill Ice Fishing Tip-Ups
Classic tip-ups that flag when a fish bites. Rated 4.5★ by 600+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetIce Cleats Traction Grips
Slip-on spikes for walking on ice. Rated 4.6★ by 10,000+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetFrabill Retractable Safety Ice Picks
Wear them around your neck. They can save your life. Rated 4.7★ by 2,100+ Amazon buyers.
$ BudgetCold-morning gear
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Sitting in a tree stand at daybreak or icing on a frozen lake, cold hands end the day early. ActionHeat makes battery-heated gloves, socks, jackets and vests that run on a rechargeable 5V battery. Press a button and you’re warm.
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BigJoe’s buying guide
Ice Fishing
Safety first: check the ice
Never trust ice you haven't checked. Clear ice of at least 4 inches is the usual minimum to walk on; carry ice picks and fish with a buddy. Follow the local wildlife agency's advice.
The basic setup
An auger, a short ice rod with light line, small jigs and a bucket to sit on is all you need for perch and panfish. Add tip-ups for pike and walleye.
Stay warm, see the fish
A pop-up shelter and insulated bibs turn a cold day into a good one. A flasher shows your jig and fish rising to it, so you know when to jig and when to wait.
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Photo credits
- Ice Fishing: photo by Lorie Shaull, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ice Fishing: photo by Ellie M, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ice Fishing: photo by pakku, CC BY 3.0
- Ice Fishing: photo by Lorie Shaull, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ice Fishing: photo by James Ryen, CC BY 3.0
- Ice Fishing: photo by Vince Alongi, CC BY 2.0
- Ice Fishing: photo by Yuriy75, Public domain
- Ice Fishing: photo by Petritap, CC BY-SA 3.0
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