Ice Fishing Checklist
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- Clothing
- Layer your clothing, wear a T-shirt, turtleneck or long underwear shirt, a sweater, and then a coat.
- Eliminate the space that cold air can get through.
- With three to four layers of clothing you can add or subtract layers and be comfortable.
- Have an extra set of dry clothes.
- Have hats and gloves.
- Wear warm socks and insulated boots (waterproof).
- Equipment
- Get a first aid kit.
- Bring high energy snacks.
- Have a thermos of hot liquids.
- Have a five-gallon bucket to carry gear.
- Use a sled to transport gear.
- Use an ice auger to drill a hole in the ice.
- Use an ice skimmer (strainer-type instrument) to clear the hole of ice chips.
- Have ice fishing poles.
- Get a small dime-sized bobber or a spring-tipped fishing rod.
- Bring a piece of carpeting or cardboard to stand on.
- Use small hooks with a bead to attract attention to the bait.
- Get an insulated minnow bucket to keep bait from freezing.
- Use a minnow dipper to keep hands from getting wet and freezing.
- Miscellaneous
- A camping lantern or powerful, reliable flashlight.
- A needle-nose pliers and a knife for removing hooks and cutting line.
- A tape measure or length limit ruler is needed to measure fish which have length limits.
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Nicole Nichols-West
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This Ice Fishing Checklist is for anyone who wants a simple, practical way to get things done without missing steps.
- Avoid forgetting - keep all your Ice Fishing essentials in one place (external memory)
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- Stay on track - track progress, come back later, and keep momentum
- Coordinate with others - share the list and divide responsibilities
- Learn the process - follow the steps in a sensible order, even if it's your first time
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- Work through the list: check items off as you go, and set reminders for time-sensitive steps.
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