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Ice Fishing Equipment
from: Rob LoreIn the frozen north, several countries practice a style of fishing that is quite a bit different than any other form of recreational fishing. Ice fishing is a slow, sometimes dangerous sport that requires patience and the right equipment.
Ice fishing started in colder countries such as Canada and Norway, but is not limited to these locations. Some lakes in Alaska freeze thick enough to ice fish on. Like the name implies, ice fishing can only occur on frozen water thick enough to sustain a lot of weight.
Traditionally, ice fishing equipment amounts to nothing more than a sturdy wooden pole, a long strong piece of fishing line, hooks and bait. Some prefer to ice fish with a sharpened wooden spear. Although it's not as widely used, the spear is another possible piece of ice fishing equipment.
There is more to ice fishing than sitting and waiting. The ice fisher also needs to be able to cut a sufficient size hole through the ice to get to the water underneath. That's where the ice spades or ice saw, two specialized articles of ice fishing equipment, come in. The ice fisherman uses these tools to cut a hole about 5 inches in diameter out of the frozen ice. A strainer is another piece of ice fishing equipment used to sift out newly forming chunks of ice within the hole.
There are a few different types of angling techniques that can be applied to ice fishing. The first type of angling technique uses small, fast lures and a keen eye, to catch smaller fish. The second type of angling technique requires a special piece of ice fishing equipment known as a tie-up. Using the tie-up method, the angler drags the multi hooked fishing line by hand until it strikes, thus "tying" the fish in a web of hooks. The last method is the spear method, in which the fisherman places decoy fish at the top of the water in the cut hole, and then waits until the perfect moment to strike.
Ice fishing can be a dangerous sport. Water must be frozen about 4 inches to support an average human's weight. Some times the ice is a bit thinner than 4 inches in spots. Mistakes like misjudging the strength of the ice can be a potentially life threatening error. If one were to fall into a partially frozen lake, he or she would most likely die from hypothermia, if not properly taken care of.
If you have sufficient knowledge and the right ice fishing equipment, ice angling can be a fun and fulfilling sport that people of all ages can enjoy.
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