Pennsylvania Angler & Boater - January/February 2022 - 5
Ice Fishing for Beginners
by Carl Haensel
photos by the author
Winter is a great time to explore frozen waters and try
out the sport of ice fishing. Opportunities exist around
Pennsylvania on ponds and lakes to fish for bass, panfish,
pickerel, trout, and other gamefish that are active during
the winter. There are a wide variety of methods that
anglers can use to target fish through the ice. It is easy to
start ice fishing, and you only need a few specific items for
your first trip. Wait for cold weather, dress warmly, and get
ready to have some wintertime fun.
Ice fishing equipment
To start ice fishing, gather gear that will work for you
when you are standing on frozen water. Some specific
equipment like shorter rods, augers, and ice scoops
are necessary. Hand-powered augers are inexpensive
and lightweight. If you are out with a group of anglers,
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powered augers are handy for drilling through thicker
ice and creating more holes. Equipment like a life
jacket, ice cleats, and ice awls are key to having a safe
experience. Other items like sleds, sonar units, heaters,
shelters, and comfy seats are optional additions to your
array of gear. The most important optional piece of gear
is a sonar unit, which may greatly improve your ability to
find and target fish in the winter.
Ice fishing essentials
* Ice auger
* Ice fishing rods or tip-ups
* Ice flies, jigs, and hooks
* Bobbers
* Bait, bait bucket, and bait scoop
* Bucket
* Ice scoop
* Safety equipment
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