Ice Fishing: Equipment

Ice auger - used to drill holes in the ice. Bait bucket - holds live bait such as minnows. Skimmer - used to keep the hole clear of ice and slush.
ice auger Bait Bucket skimmer

Illustrations by David Brickert.

Additional equipment could include an ice chisel to widen auger holes.

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Last Revised: Tuesday February 05 2008