Originally posted by: Fish-Hunter on 10/13/2006 12:31:57 AM

Hey everybody, here is a list I compiled of miscellaneous information about ice fishing gear. Not necessarily about fishing tips, but about gear prep, etc. Hope someone finds this helpful! This redneck girl’s done her homework <!--graemlin::cool:-->

Basic Check List
•Buy 2007 license ('06 license further
north <!--graemlin:;)-->)
•Clean and oil reels with reel oil
•Strip a few feet of line off the end of
your reels/tip-ups
•Buy hand warmers or fluid, depending on
style of warmers
•Stock up on basic terminal tackle.
•Put fuel in auger and test it. Sharpen
blades and order replacements if
necessary
•Set up ice fishing shelter. Make sure
all parts are there
•Replace/recharge batteries for 2-way
radios/cell phone
•Marinade jerky 24 hours in advance. I
always forget it takes 24 hours to make <!--graemlin::rolleyes:-->
•Make sure your truck has snow tire
chains in the back, or even just old
shingles from a doghouse for traction <!--graemlin::cool:-->

Other tips I learned:

• An article about gear prep http://bangordailynews.com/news/t/outdoors.aspx?articleid=127054&zoneid=267
• Spraying cooking spray on the bottom of your sled sheds snow and makes your sled seem lighter
• I got my auger from Strikemaster and on their website you can buy a great pair of fleece-lined leather mittens for $8. Cabelas had the same thing for $25 http://www.strikemaster.com/store.html they’re hooded sweatshirts look cool too... I might have to go buy one <!--graemlin::cool:-->
• Sportsman’s Guide has great deals on boots. I got a great pair of boots for $25 and they’re really warm and waterproof http://www.iceaugers.com/


Also, some other links I found:
Ice auger care and maintenance: http://www.strikemaster.com/careservice.html
Tips, etc http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/winter/wintera.aspx
More cool stuff http://www.fishermansexpress.com/batters.html
Fish Crisp: http://www.cajunsupermarket.com/product_info.php?products_id=875

Heck, even strike master has their own fish batter http://www.strikemaster.com/store/cooking.html

I will DEFINITELY try all kinds of seasonings and recipes with ALL the fish I'm planning for this year! <!--graemlin::p--> <!--graemlin:;)--> <!--graemlin::)-->