Ice fishing equipment checklist

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[size 4]Ice fishing equipment checklist[/size] [ul] [li]Fishing rods-with large guides, a sensitive tip, with some 'backbone'. [li]Reels- Micro-spinning reel [li]Line- 4-8 lb test ice-line [li]A 5 gallon bucket (to sit on) [li]Hand warmers [li]Needle nose pliers [li]Fishing License [li]Proper Identification [li]A compass [li]An assortment of split-shot [li]Ice fishing bobbers [li]Fingernail clipper (to cut line) [li]Ice scoop [li]Jigs and spoons and hooks...etc. [/li] [li]Ice auger [li]Sled for your equipment [li]Bait bucket [li]Small ice scoop [li]Ice picks and a 50 ft. saftey rope could be a lifesaver! [li]Ice Fishing Shelter [li]Propane heater [li]Spud bar (for checking ice thickness) [li]Disposable Camera [li]Ice cleats [li]Small flashlight. [li]Lantern [li]Matches or Lighter (for propane heater) [li]Tip-ups-preferably the freeze-free type [li]Leaders for tip-ups [li]Bait, herring, smelt sardines, crappie minnows, wax worms, etc... . [li]Cell-phone [li]GPS [li]Ice Fishing House [li]Food [li]Drinks [li]Hand Towels [li]Gaff- to remove large fish [li]Sunglasses [/li] [li]Extra gloves [li]Tissues [li] Leave your trip destination with someone on shore for an emergency rescue .[/li][/ul]
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