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| AUGER |
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| Most hand ice augers feature
a 3 stage telescoping/adjustable handle design, that allows the handle
to be adjusted from only 48" to a maximum height of 57" to
assure comfortable use by both children and adults. The razor sharp
custom grind of the “Chrome-Alloy” stainless steel twin blades will
provide a high performance. With proper use and care, the hand auger
will provide a lifetime of ice fishing enjoyment. |
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A motor head can make the life much
easier, but you have to consider, that it also makes a lot of noise, and
you will have to drill the holes right at the beginning of your trip,
then have a rest before you start fishing. |
| RODS |
| Think small. Put your
6'6" graphite rod away for the season as it has no place on the
ice. Use a pole thirty inches or less no more. Just long enough to allow
some maneuverability inside your hut and capable of reaching the hole
from a comfortable and effective distance. Ice fishing rods are readily
available and are relatively inexpensive. Most ice fishing rods will
accept any type of reel you choose and use slip rings to secure the
reel. A little electrical tape is always a good idea. |
| COLD WATER LINE |
| ....Most monofilaments do
not perform well in cold water. The biggest problem is coil retention or
"memory" that will severely affect your fishing success.
Remember you will be using jigs as small as 1/64th ounce. Four pound
test in clear/invisible works as good as any and is capable of handling
most trout. If you are fishing for the larger trout species, then and
only go with a stronger line. Avoid fluorescent colors as the fish will
see it and might not bite. Braided lines work well in the cold water as
far as memory and toughness goes, yet they are usually not very
transparent and easily spotted by the fish. |
| REELS. |
| ...By using the ultra-light
rods and light lines as suggested you have traded off fish fighting
ability to attract and hook more fish. To compensate for this trade off
you will need a very good drag system that will allow a fighting fish to
easily pull out more line. Ice anglers use a wide variety of reels
including fly, bait-casting, spinning, and closed bail reels. The later
is often used as it prevents ice and snow from interfering with the
line, although most closed bails do not have the best drag system. For
this reason spinning reels appear to win out over all other choices.
Many suppliers no offer matched rod & reel combo's for the ice
fishermen. |
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