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[fisherman kid]

Hey guys!

 

I wanted to try out ice fishing this year at lake simcoe.

I have never been ice fishing before so I need to pick up some gear. Since I am starting out I don't want to spend too much yet. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks! Also, I would prefer to pick up everything from bass pro.

[chasingfish]

Id say at minimum

2 rods or tip ups
Hand auger
Sled or backpack (recommend sled)
Some kind of heater cause u will get cold. It's nice to at least warm your hands.

That's basically all my buddy and I started with. Bought an adapter for the auger to attach it to a drill (works great), and we picked up a 6 man hut . Also, don't cheap out on the auger. I did and bought a new one after two trips out. Ended up with 6 inch swede bore. I think it was 100 bucks or so.

[Knuguy]

Bear in mind that if you are not in a hut you can use regular rods. When the hook is 100 ft down you might as well be 6 ft back from the hole as 1 ft.

[bigugly]

It all depends on what you will be going after. I fished bare bones for years sitting on a pail with the wind at my back. Number one improvement for me was getting a portable hut.

[Tacklelogic]

Hey guys!

 

I wanted to try out ice fishing this year at lake simcoe.

I have never been ice fishing before so I need to pick up some gear. Since I am starting out I don't want to spend too much yet. Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks! Also, I would prefer to pick up everything from bass pro.

If you are fishing for perch, get a cheap rod in the 20 - 24 inch range. Light action and use your smallest fishing reel you have. spool on some 6 lb test over your existing line and have at it.

 

If you are fishing for Pike, Lakers, or Whitefish, get a 26 - 32 inch medium heavy action. spool with 8 - 10 lb line, ( I use 15 lb super slick but fish inside a heated hut).

 

Don't worry about ice auger to start. See if you enjoy ice fishing first. My advise..... rent a hut in the perch grounds, split the cost with a couple of buddies and have a great time. If you enjoy it, great, it cost you 25 - 35 bucks each. You get a free ride out to the heated hut, holes are already done.

[fishfreek]

http://www.icecabins.com/rates.html  Try this guy. He will supply you with every thing you need to make your outing as pleasant as possible.

[Diana Danger]

First time out - you should rent a hut.  Buy a light combo from bass pro and go have fun with some perch.

 

I recommend:

 

Floyd Hales - (South East side of simcoe)

Steves fish huts (South East side)

Lucky Sons (West side of cooks bay). They can even deliver pizza to your hut.

[alwayscatching]

Pizza delivery? I know where I'm going when the ice hits.

[Diana Danger]

My hut is where its (going to be) at!  Fish fry on the ice. I used those non stick bbq sheets when I went camping and they are amazing! You can cook anything on them.

[Diana Danger]

I have never tried the sheets.
But the ready grill was a flop for me.
Just wouldn't light up.

 

Am sort of expecting that but hoping for the best. It does seem a little too good to be true..

[fishfreek]

I'll stick to pizza and KFC.