Ice fishing: the ultimate guide

About the author

Acknowledgements

Introduction

1: Clothing

Using a layering system

Keeping your extremities warm and dry

Protecting yourself from the sun

2: Gear & Tackle

Rods

Reels

Tip-ups

Ice fishing line

Lures, baits, and terminal tackle

Live bait and containers

Fishing tools

Other useful gear

3: Ice Breakers

Manual augers

Power augers

4: Shelters

Portable shelters

Permanent ice huts, or fish houses

Other options

Finishing touches

5: Electronics

Sonar

Underwater cameras

Sonar or a camera?

Global positioning system (GPS) units

6: Ice Fishing Safety

Ice safety

Ice rescue tips

Safety gear

Augers and blades

Food and water

Gear checklist

7: Finding Winter's Best Sport Fish

Factors influencing fish activity, behavior, and location

Winter season

8: Walleye

Species summary

Finding walleye beneath the ice

Jigging tactics for walleye

Setline tactics

9: Yellow Perch

Species summary

Finding yellow perch beneath the ice

Jigging tactics for yellow perch

Setline tactics

10: Crappie

Species summary

Finding crappie beneath the ice

Jigging tactics for crappie

Setline tactics

11: Sunfish

Species summary

Finding sunfish beneath the ice

Jigging tactics for sunfish

Dead-stick tactics

12: Pike

Species summary

Finding pike beneath the ice

Jigging tactics for pike

Setline tactics

13: Rainbow, Brook, And Brown Trout

Specie summary

Finding rainbow, brook, and brown trout beneath

Ice

Jigging tactics for trout

Setline tactics

14: Lake trout

Species summary

Finding lake trout beneath the ice

Jigging tactics for lake trout

Setline tactics

15: Whitefish, Eelpout, And Bass

Whitefish

Eelpout

Largemouth and smallmouth bass

16: Selective Harvest Tips

Selective harvest

Catch and release tips

Caring for your catch

Closing thoughts.