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Fishing
Tackle . . . Keep it Simple!
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Ice
Fishing Check List
Minimum
Gear List
- A
Fishing Rod w/Large Guide and Senstive Tip
- Micro
Spinning Reel
- 4-8lb
Test Line
- Bobber
Stops w/Beads
- Split
Shot
- Foam
Ice Fishing Bobbers
- Clipper
or Sissors to Cut the Line
- Ice
Scoop/Dipper to Remove Hole Slush
- Jigs,
Sppons, Hooks, etc.
- Wax
Worms, Fatheads, Crappie Minnows, etc.
- Bait
Bucket
- 5
Gallon Bucket to Sit On
- Needle
Nose Pliers or Mouth Spreader
- Filet
Knife
- Ice
Auger
- Sled
to Tow your Gear Across the Ice
The Complete
Package
- Ice
Shelter/Portable Fish House
- Heater
- Tip-Ups,
Leaders, Quick Strike Rigs
- Tip-Up
Bait (herring, smelt, sardines, etc.)
- GPS
- Clow
Buster Glo-Jig Light (they say they work!)
Be Safe
- Ice
Cleats for your Shoes
- Ice
Picks in case you go through the ice
- A
Compass
- Spud
Bar (for checking ice thickness)
Don't
Forget Your Fishing License
Don't Forget Your Shelter License
Remember to Review Fishing Regulations
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Open
Water Fishing Check List
Minimum
Gear List
- Medium
Weight Rod, Reel and Extra Spool
- 6
to 10lb Test Line
- Surface
Lures (3" Rapala Minnow or Mepps)
- Spinners
(Hooks w/Red or Orange Blades)
- Crank
Baits (Wally Diver or Rattletraps)
- Spoons
(Kastmaster or Daredevils in Red/White)
- Plugs
(Diving and Surface)
- Swivels
- Jigs
(1/8 to 3/8oz Sizes and Various colors)
- Twister
Tails (Various Colors)
- Rubber
Jigs (Fuzzee Grubs)
- Sinkers/Split
Shot (Bring an Assortment)
- Power
Grubs
- Hooks
- Slip
Bobbers
- Live
Bait (Crawler and Ribbon Leeches)
- Bait
Bucket
- Stringer
- Needle
Nose Pliers
- Filet
Knife
The Complete
Package
- Rain
Gear
- A
Hat with a Brim for Sunny Days
- Polarized
Sun Glasses
- Insect
Repellent
Be Safe
and Follow the Law
- Bring
and Wear your Life Safety Vest
- Remember
your Fishing License
- Review
Minnesota Fishing Regulations
- Use
a Compass or GPS
Hot
Colors Can Change Daily-Experiement!
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Tackle--General
Species Tips
Bass
- Surface and diving plugs not longer than 2", spinner
baits, and rubber body jigs with slip bobbers.
Northern
Pike - Always a challenge to get into the boat, but the
fight is always exciting. We like to use spoons and spinner
baits, mid sized surface and diving plugs and 6-12" leaders.
Pan Fish
- We like to use a slip bobber, spinner and assorted jigs in
medium sizes.
Walleye
- It's best to experiement but we like to use about a 2"
sinking plug, mid size spinners, floating jigs and slip bobbers.
A
wise person once told me "a bad day fishing beats a good
day working"!
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