Essential Ice Fishing Gear for Winter 2023
Winter 2023 has all the markings of an excellent ice fishing season, and to make the most of your ice fishing adventures, you need the right gear. Fortunately, Angler’s World has both the expertise and the gear to kit you out with everything you need to maximize your ice fishing experience this year – and beyond.
The Hard, Cold Facts
Ice fishing is not only a lot of fun but is also a highly effective approach to catching mouthwatering fish, but you’re going to need to put some forethought into the endeavor. The most important concern when it comes to ice fishing is safety, which makes following reliable paths that other ice fishing enthusiasts are using and avoiding all slush and other signs of inadequate ice essential. When it comes to ice fishing, there is safety in numbers.
Where There’s Nice Ice
If your area of the country gets cold enough for long enough, there are likely some ice fishing opportunities available, but some of the hottest nice ice in the country can be found in the following scenic states:
- Washington
- Idaho
- South Dakota
- North Dakota
- Minnesota
- Oregon
- Wisconsin
- Ohio
- New Hampshire
- Maine
Your Auger
To get down to the nitty-gritty of ice fishing, you’re going to need an auger to cut through the ice. These spiral-cutting blades create holes from about 4 inches to about 8 inches in diameter, and while smaller augers are easier to manage, they may not be up to the task of catching larger fish. At Angler’s World, we offer a wide range of quality augers, including all the following excellent options:
- StrikeMaster Lithium 40 V Lite Auger, 10-inch and 8-inch, which are strong but lightweight electric augers that can do everything gas augers can but are more efficient and quieter
- Humminbird ICE HELIX 9 MSI+ GPS G4N MEGA Live Bundle, which is a powerhouse that allows you not only to smoothly drill your ice fishing hole but also to watch fish, bait, and structure in real time – without pesky glitches
- StrikeMaster Mora – 2-Piece Hand Auger, 5 inch, which is an iconic hand-powered auger that gets the job done
Ice Fishing Flasher
Ice fishing flashers amplify the excitement of ice fishing and make it that much more accessible by letting you know what kind of activity is going on down below and affording you the opportunity to strike when the fish are most likely to be biting. For example, the Humminbird ICE 55 Ice Fishing Flasher offers a backlit LCD that affords easy visibility even on blindingly sunny and dismally gray days and affords an expandable overall cone of view that allows you to account for feedback from nearby ice fishing gear and to increase your range as appropriate.
Ice Safety Suggestions
- Never go fishing alone
- Bring your ice fishing essentials with you, including a high powered headlamp
- Steer clear of water inflows and outflows
- Call a local outfitter and learn about the weather and ice conditions
- Tell a friend or family member at home where you are headed, with an itinerary of your ice fishing excursion
- Bring spare clothes, extra layers, and a hot beverage!
- Read more safety tips here
If You’re Ready to Ice Fish, Angler’s World Has the Essentials You Need
Angler’s World understands your passion for ice fishing, and we have the gear that can help you make the most of your adventure. Learn more by checking us out online at www.anglersworld.com or contacting or calling us at 727-828-7899 today.