Ice Rods, Reels and Line: Light Tackle Choices for Winter Fishing
Ice rods are short and sensitive, and the line and reel decide how well you feel a bite. Here is how to match tackle to the species and the cold.
Author: Wade Lindqvist
Wade Lindqvist spent fourteen years running the seasonal fishing counter of an outdoor store in northern Wisconsin, where the first week of December brought a rush of anglers buying augers and shelters. He also spent many winters on the lakes himself and learned to treat ice conditions as something to check with local authorities, not guess at from the shore. He writes Ice Fish Gear Guide for anglers who want their gear ready and their plans careful.
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