Optional Extras, Luxuries To Take Ice Fishing

When Ice fishing you should be as comfortable as possible. You should be able to relax and enjoy the ice fishing experience. IceFishingZone understands that, and therefore we've comprised a list of items that would make your trip alot more enjoyable!

Here are some great items to take on your ice fishing trip:

Vexilar/Fish Finder - obviously to track the fish

Ice Fishing Shelter - Ice Fishing Shelters are great to take on trips because they are portable, provide shelter from the wind, and they keep the heat in.

Spud bar - it's essential to check ice thickness

Camera - remember/treasure these moments!

Cell-phone - we all need someone to talk to every now and then

Propane heater - to keep you warm! You're on ice remember!

Ice cleats - it's important that you don't slip!

Small flashlight - how else will you see in the dark?

Ice Anchoring System - great for drilling into tough ice!

Lantern - you'll need light on your ice fishing trip!

Matches or Lighter - you'll need these to light your propane heater

Tip-ups, preferably the freeze-free type

"Glow-buster" glo-jig light. - to light up your jig, to attract the fish

Leaders for tip-ups

Quickstrike rigs for tip-ups

Bait for tip-ups -herring, smelt sardines, etc. - to attract the fish!

GPS - to find your way around the ice without getting lost

Now for some more extreme luxuries to take with you:

Strike sensors for tip-ups

Ice Fishing House - An Ice Fishing House is a great accessory to take ice fishing!

Two-way radios to talk to your buddies - this is great for entertainment and emergency purposes

Underwater camera - to take wonderful underwater pictures

More optional odds and ends:

Food - the last thing you want is to be hungry with no food!

Drinks - you need to drink in order to survive

Hand Towel - Keep yourself as dry as possible!

Gaff - needed to remove the large fish

Sunglasses - to avoid getting sun in your eyes!