Long time angler looking to get into ice fishing, have a few questions

[SKfish]

So recently I came into possession of a 28" med-heavy casting ice rod. Being that I live in Ontario, Canada I have been looking to get into ice fishing for a while and this was all I needed to get the ball rolling. I purchased a 8 inch manual auger and am stoked to do some ice fishing, I just have a couple questions. Should I put my normal baitcaster, spooled with 30lb braid and a fluoro leader on the ice rod? I've been told to purchase a couple tip-ups as well, what line should I spool them up with? any specific lures that will work for the Walleye, Pike and Pumpkinseed that are in the lake my cottage is on? There are bass as well but they will be out of season. Any other tips/tricks/extra information a beginner ice fisherman should know? Thanks in advance!

 

[TheTallFisherman]

Please note that you are legal to have 2 lines in the water (per person).

Sweedish Pimples and vertical crank baits work well for Walleye and perch. (Medium light - medium action rods spooled with 6 or lb line work best for me)

Micro jigs and small flies or wax worms will catch you pumpkin seeds and more perch. (light rods spooled with 3 lb line - pumpkin seed can be very slow and line shy)

I dont target pike through the ice that often, But big minnows on treble hooks setup under tip ups work. My tip ups are set up with 50lb dacron backing and 30lb braided main line for hand lining is nice. I like to use a 3-5 foot floro leader (20lb test) just for presentation and line shy fish.