What items should you acquire for fishing in cold weather?

If you want fishing in cold weather to bring you only positive emotions and a large catch of fish, you need to carefully prepare for this activity. In this article we have prepared for you a list of necessary items for winter fishing and tips for safe fishing in winter. Enjoy reading this article!

Heater

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Flame-King-1-lb-Refillable-Propane-Cylinder/?sku=167454[/link]
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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Heat-Hog-9-000-BTU-LP-Portable-Heater/[/link]
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The most important thing during ice fishing is not to freeze so that in the future it does not have a bad effect on your health. The portable heaters, which do not take much space, can help you in this matter. 

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Heat-Hog-18-000-BTU-Propane-Portable-Heater/[/link]
[description]Heat Hog 18,000 BTU Propane Portable Heater[/description]
[price]$179.99[/price]

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Heat-Hog-4-000-BTU-Propane-Portable-Heater/[/link]
[description]Heat Hog 4000 BTU Propane Portable Heater[/description]
[price]$99.99[/price]

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Flame-King-1-lb-Refillable-Propane-Cylinder-and-Refill-Kit/?sku=167455[/link]
[description]Flame King 1 lb. Refillable Propane Cylinder and Refill Kit[/description]
[price]$59.99[/price]

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Ice fishing line

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/DAM-Damyl-Tectan-Superior-Monofilament-Line/[/link]
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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Yo-Zuri-Topknot-Fluorocarbon-Ice-Line/[/link]
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Why buy an ice fishing line if you have an ordinary summer line at home? The diameter of ice fishing line is much smaller than the summer line. Ice line is strong and abrasion resistant, it rubs against the edge of the hole and is not damaged. It is strong, able to withstand the nibbles of large and strong fish. It is also elastic, stretchable, does not lose flexibility even in severe frost.

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Sufix-Performance-Metered-TipUp-Ice-Braid/[/link]
[description]Sufix Performance Metered Tip-Up Ice Braid[/description]
[price]$5.99[/price]

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Berkley-FireLine-Fused-Ice-Superline/[/link]
[description] Berkley FireLine Fused Ice Superline [/description]
[price] $8.99 [/price]

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Gamma-Torque-Ice-Braid/[/link]
[description] Gamma Torque Ice Braid [/description]
[price] $15.99 [/price]

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Tackle box

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/FishUSA-Premium-Dual-Sided-Box/[/link]
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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Flambeau-FishUSA-5007-Divided-Tuff-Tainer/[/link]
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Box for ice fishing is an indispensable addition to the arsenal of every fisherman, which can well be called multifunctional. The main task of the box is to provide convenient, reliable storage and transportation of necessary fishing gear to the reservoir.  Some models can be supplemented with special compartments, where a certain temperature is preserved for a long time.

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Plano-Double-Sided-Adjustable-StowAway-Utility-Box/[/link]
[description] Plano Double-Sided Adjustable StowAway Utility Box [/description]
[price] $6.49 - $9.49 [/price]

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Clam-Deluxe-Spoon-Boxes/[/link]
[description] Clam Deluxe Spoon Box [/description]
[price] $14.99 - $19.99 [/price]

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Plano-3700-Deep-Storage-Waterproof-StowAway-Tackle-Box/[/link]
[description] Plano 3700 Deep Storage Waterproof StowAway Tackle Box [/description]
[price] $16.99 [/price]

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Ice auger

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Eskimo-Lithium-40v-Ice-Auger/[/link]
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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/StrikeMaster-Lite-Flite-Lazer-Drill-Auger/[/link]
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The most important part of a fisherman's equipment in winter is an ice auger. Modern models allow you to easily and quickly make holes in ice of almost any thickness, and also cope with loose and layered ice without problems.

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/StrikeMaster-Lazer-Hand-Ice-Augers/[/link]
[description] StrikeMaster Lazer Hand Ice Auger [/description]
[price] $75.99 - $91.99 [/price]

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/StrikeMaster-Mora-Hand-Ice-Augers/[/link]
[description] StrikeMaster Mora Hand Ice Auger [/description]
[price] $55.99 [/price]

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[link]https://fishusa.com/StrikeMaster-Lithium-24v-Lite-Flite-Lazer-Ice-Auger/[/link]
[description] StrikeMaster Lithium 24v Lite-Flite Lazer Ice Auger [/description]
[price] $343.99 - $359.99 [/price]

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Ice fishing apparel

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Norfin-Element-Plus-Float-Suit/[/link]
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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Korkers-SnowJack-Pro-Safety-Winter-Boot/[/link]
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Unlike ordinary outerwear, a ice fishing kit has many details that make the fisherman's rest comfortable. It is necessary to take care of each layer of clothing - first you should put on thermal underwear, and on top it is recommended to buy a special suit for ice fishing, which does not get wet and keeps well warm. Also do not forget about warm boots that will warm your feet.  

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Korkers-IceJack-Pro-Safety-Winter-Boot/[/link]
[description] Korkers IceJack Pro Safety Winter Boot [/description]
[price] $259.99 [/price]

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Striker-Ice-Mens-Trekker-Gloves/[/link]
[description] Striker Ice Men's Trekker Gloves [/description]
[price] $43.99 [/price]

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[link]https://www.fishusa.com/Striker-Ice-Mens-Hardwater-Jacket/[/link]
[description] Striker Ice Men's Hardwater Jacket [/description]
[price] $239.99 - $269.99 [/price]

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The basic rules of fishing in winter period

Fishing in the cold season is quite a dangerous activity, so you need to know the basic rules that will help you to spend your time safely and pleasantly.

• Ice thickness. Before you go on the ice, make sure of the thickness of the ice. It should be strong enough to support your weight.
• Check your equipment. Before each trip out on the ice, thoroughly check your equipment. Fishing rods, reels, and other tools should be working properly.
• Take weather conditions into account. Check the weather forecast for the next few days and make sure you don't expect strong winds.

Where to buy everything you need for ice fishing?

Do you still not know where you can buy all the necessary items for ice fishing at affordable prices? Let us tell you about the FishUSA online store. In the assortment of FishUSA you will find everything you need for comfortable and successful ice fishing. Here you will find high quality rods, reels, winter baits, lines, as well as warm and waterproof clothing. One of the advantages of FishUSA are affordable prices for the whole range.

We hope that our article helped you in choosing the necessary equipment for fishing in cold weather. We wish you pleasant shopping and good fishing!