Ice fishing is a fun and relaxing sport for many people, because ice fishing allows you to slow down the pace of life enough to relax and get lost in your own thoughts. It also gives those in colder climates a chance to get out of the house for a while and remain warm even when it’s frigid outside. Others enjoy the communal benefits of fishing with friends, family, and children. It’s a great time to get reconnected. Lots of sport supply websites now offer supplies to make your fishing experience even better. From icehouses to poles to seats to coolers, you can be prepared to spend the whole day at the lakeside or in the middle of the lake. Here are a few great supplies to enhance your ice fishing experience.
Warm Outerwear
Any cold-climate outdoorsman will tell you that the key to staying outside for long periods at a time is dressing in the right outerwear. For ice fishing, you want layers, so you can wear the heaviest layers while you’re outside, and take them off as you warm up inside an icehouse. Keeping your feet, head, and hands are key to staying outside for long periods of time. You also want to stay dry. Invest in some good snow pants; waterproof, well-insulated boots; heavy waterproof gloves; a warm hat; and a good jacket.
Seating
You’ll need good places to sit while ice fishing, so invest in some seating that you can easily fold up and take with you in and out of an icehouse. To get the most use out of your furniture, consider getting items that can double as patio furniture in the spring and summer. Mill Race Garden Centre has some options – visit the site to view them.
Other Supplies
You’ll want to bring drinks, food, music, and other items to make your icehouse your home away from home. Invest in a good cooler, a radio or MP3 player, and other battery powered devices to make your experience pleasant. Having a good saw to cut through the ice is also vital for making your experience pleasant. Safety is always key. Make sure you know the thickness of the ice your fishing on and check local listings to ensure safety for everyone. Listen to and look for posted warnings before proceeding with this fun and rewarding sport.
Samantha is considering ice fishing and so she decided to do research on what to wear and what to bring for her next outdoor venture!
