Ice Fishing Near Me

I was thinking about going ice fishing sometime this winter. I can’t wait to go ice fishing, you need to buy a ticket plane ticket:

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The lodge you might want to stay at on your Ice fishing trip to Minnsota:

Option 1

SPORTSMAN’S OAK ISLAND LODGE & SPORTSMAN’S EAGLE RIDGE
PO BOX 56 OAK ISLAND, MN 56741
PHONE 800-772-8411 OR 218-223-8411
EMAIL: OAKISLANDLODGE@WIKTEL.COM

Option 2

This ice fishing equipment and gear checklist was put together so you won’t forget anything important the next time you head out on the ice.

Fishing License
Fishing Rods & Reels (insure your line is in good shape)
Tackle Box
Tip-Ups
Live Bait (minnows and/or grubs)
Auger (and fresh gas)
Heater (and fuel canisters)
Sonar / Flasher (with charged battery)
Underwater Camera (with charged battery)
GPS (with extra batteries)
Portable Fish House
Sled to haul your gear
Bucket/Chair to sit on
Minnow Bucket
Lake Map
Safety Equipment (flotation device, picks, cleats)
Skimmer
Rod Holders
Flashlight (with fresh batteries)
Fingernail Clipper for cutting line
Needlenose Pliers for removing hooks
Warm Jacket
Ski Pants
Hat
Gloves/Mittens
Warm Socks
Boots
Food & Refreshments
Waterproof Camera (Article we wrote)

Where should I look to buy my equipment?

You can buy your ice fishing equipment anywhere but I am going to my local Walmart “near me” they have everything I need or it can be shipped to a local Walmart in a day or two for free and I can pick it up when I go get the milk my wife asks me to pickup after work.

Best Selling Ice Fishing Tent At Walmart

Costway 2-person Ice Fishing Shelter Tent Portable Pop Up House Outdoor Fish Equipment

Average rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 reviews

$89.99 Buy now price check at Walmart

This ice fishing tent will provide you and your buddies with the ability to fish in comfort. The tent is very easy to set up, just simply pull on the handles and the tent easily assembles into your fishing fortress. It is made of 300D Oxford fabric meant to keep the cold breeze out and with flexible sturdy poles that will hold the tent up. It comfortably holds 2-3 people and the tent also includes stakes to hold it down and prevent it from flying away. It is easy to put away and contains a bag in which it fits and can be easily carried

Feature
Made out of tough 300D Oxford fabric that keeps the cold out allowing you to fish comfortably
Contains strong flexible poles that make the tent easy to assemble and easy to tear down
Contains steaks to hold the tent down and a traveler bag to easily transport the tent
Easily fits 2-3 people and contains windows that allow light in but keep the air out
4 total Covered windows on the tent are detachable
waterproof, minus 22 Fahrenheit frost resistance

Specification
Material:D 9.5 solid glass rod+ 300D Oxford fabric
Product Dimensions:58”(L) x 58”(W) x 66”(H)
Door Size:20” x 45”;Windows :10” x 9”
Weight:22lbs
Package includes:1 x Ice Fish Shelter;4 x Stakes;4 x Windows cover;2 x Ventilation;1 x Carry bag

300D Oxford fabric
Contains strong flexible poles
Covered windows
minus 22 Fahrenheit frost resistance
Product Dimensions:58”(L) x 58”(W) x 66”(H)

Eskimo 25300 Sierra Flip Style Ice Shelter with 60″ Sled and Swivel Seats, 2 Person

Average rating: 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 47 reviews

Walmart # 567007722

$303.48 Buy now price check at Walmart

The Sierra is a great flip shelter for a pair of runners and gunners. This ultra-lightweight and highly-portable 2-man shack is outfitted with Eskimo’s high thread-count IceTight fabric, providing protection from the elements. Two comfortable fixed Versa seats are mounted to the sled and can be fully-removed via hitch pin, or flipped forward, allowing storage space and easy access for extra gear and large items. The framework of the Sierra features new aluminum square tubing that snaps into place in seconds, creating a sturdy structure.

Removable / Flip-over Seat Mounting. Allows for more storage room and easier access to gear in the sled
Double-walled hinge provides a sturdier structure in windy conditions. Easy to flip-up and use as a windbreak on sunny days. Sliding Versa Seating System
Mesh storage pockets help to keep your gear off the ice and out of the bottom of the sled. Adjust your shelter’s ventilation with detachable hook and loop windows.
600 Denier IceTight fabric with 59% higher thread count vs. Comparable shelters
Towable – Attach to your snowmobile or ATV (tow bar not included). Pull rope included for easy portability

StrikeMaster Lazer Hand Auger

Average rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 5 reviews

Walmart # 563646205

$89.99 Buy now price check at Walmart

Cuda Fillet Knife Set

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 reviews

Walmart # 574021629

$54.40 Buy now price check at Walmart

Mirror finish 4116 stainless blade. Full tang. Lanyard hole. Includes: 14.13″ overall fillet with 8.5″ blade; 12.5″ overall wide blade fillet with 7″ blade; 11.5″ overall fillet with 6″ blade; 6.88″ overall bait knife with 2.5″ blade; Carbide/ceramic keychain sharpener. Blue Prym1 camo design rubber handle with non-slip Cuda scale pattern grip. Camo nylon zippered storage case. Boxed. Cuda Fillet Knife Set

Ice Fishing Poles And Reel Combos

Ugly Stik GX2 Ice Fishing Rod and Spinning Reel Combo

Average Rating: (4.7) out of 5 stars

30 reviews

Walmart # 552075296

$52.28 Buy now price check at Walmart

Ugly Stik GX2 Youth Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo

Average rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 35reviews

Walmart # 552075855

$39.95 Buy now price check at Walmart

Ugly Stik®GX2™ Youth Spinning combo is the perfect choice for youth anglers. Includes the same great features as the men’s and ladies’ rods providing the Ugly Stik® toughness with a modern look that makes it their own.

Ugly Stik®GX2™ 5’6″ 2pc medium action spinning rod
EVA spilt grip design for lighter weight and smaller hands
30 size spinning reel with 1 ball bearing
Machined anodized aluminum spool for improved durability
7 year warranty

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Ozark Trail 6’6 M Fishing Rod and Abu Garcia Max Z Spinning Reel Combo

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars, based on 2 reviews

Walmart # 574255523

$39.86 Buy now price check at Walmart

Size 30 Spinning Reel with 4 Ball Bearings 6’6″ 1-piece Medium IM-6 Graphite Spinning Rod Cold-Forged Aluminum Spool + Slow Oscillation Stainless Steel Guides and Hook Keeper Pre-spooled with 8lb Mono Line

Size 30 Spinning Reel with 4 Ball Bearings
6’6″ 1-piece Medium IM-6 Graphite Spinning Rod
Cold-Forged Aluminum Spool + Slow Oscillation
Stainless Steel Guides and Hook Keeper
Pre-spooled with 8lb Mono Line
3 ball bearings + 1 roller bearing
Lightweight graphite body and rotor
Rocket Line Management system provides better line control
Rocket Spool Lip Design allows better control of line coming off the spool
Soft rubber handle knob for added comfort and feel

PENN Spinfisher V Spinning Fishing Reel 5+1BB Ball Bearings 6.2:1 Left/Right Interchangeable Collapsible Handle Fishing Wheel

$183.20 Buy now price check at Walmart

Whether you’re surfcasting from the shore or embarking on a multiday billfish hunt, the Penn Spinfisher V Spinning Fishing Reel offers the durability needed to withstand harsh saltwater conditions.

Features:
Watertight spinning reel performs reliably in saltwater and sand environments.
Durable construction with full metal body, sideplate, Techno Balanced rotor and heavy-duty aluminum bail wire.
Machined and anodized aluminum Superline spool with line capacity rings.
Sealed HT-100 Slammer drag system provides robust, silky-smooth drag, while friction trip ramp prevents premature bail trip when casting.
Fluid cranking with 5 shielded stainless steel ball bearings and instant anti-reverse bearing.

Specification:
Brand: Penn
Model: Spinfisher V
Type: Spinning reel
Material: Alloy
Color: Black & gold
Reel Handle Position: Left / right
Drag Type: Front drag
Anti-Reverse Feature: Instant anti-reverse

Watertight spinning reel performs reliably in saltwater and sand environments.
Durable construction with full metal body, sideplate, Techno Balanced rotor and heavy-duty aluminum bail wire.
Machined andanodized aluminum Superline spool with line capacity rings.
Sealed HT-100 Slammer drag system provides robust, silky-smooth drag, while friction trip ramp prevents premature bail trip when casting.
Fluid cranking with 5 shielded stainless steel ball bearings and inst

WARNING:

WARNING:This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm. For more information, go to. www.p65warnings.ca.gov

Daiwa BG Saltwater Spinning Reel-BG4000 Medium

Average rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars, based on 11 reviews

Walmart # 576197165

$91.26 Buy now price check at Walmart

The next generation of the popular BG series Spinning reel has gotten leaner and meaner. Super duty, oversized gears put the competition in the rear view mirror. Hardbodyz aluminum body and side cover provides strength in the form of corrosion and scratch resistance. Lightweight Air Rotor weighs 15 percent less than ordinary rotor designs. Its unique shape reduces unnecessary weight while distributing stress more evenly throughout the rotor for maximum strength. Dynamic Cut aluminum ABS Spool maximized core diameter and reversed taper mean 100 percent useable line. ABS causes less casting friction for longer and easier casting. Features a smooth 6 + 1 bearing system. The waterproof carbon ATD drag system allows for smooth no-stick performance when the “big one” takes a run. Braid line ready spool. Daiwa’s Screw-in-handle design provides zero movement or play between the main gear and handle arm. This lack of movement offers the angler both confidence and control when rotating the handle. 6 + 1 Bearing system

BG Saltwater Spinning Reel

Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars, based on 1 reviews

Walmart # 576197090

$84.42 Buy now price check at Walmart

The 9, 209, and 309 level wind reels are legendary for their versatile performance. Anglers worldwide have found their reliability and incredible toughness is at home anywhere – fresh or saltwater, casting or trolling. The popularity of these reels is unwavering, even though the design and look date back to the early 1940’s with a simplistic, functional, and durable reel that is extremely capable. Bake light side plates. Machined and anodized aluminum spool. Machine cut brass main gear. Precision- machined stainless steel pinion gear. HT-100 drag washers. Stainless steel level wind system.

When shopping online at Walmart.com or at your local Walmart near me, you can pick up your order free or have it shipped for free when you spend $35.00 or more.

Safety Rules For Ice Fishing

1. Avoid Moving Water

Ice that forms over moving water is usually weaker, especially where there is stronger current. Avoid this ice unless you are positive it is frozen atleast 5 inches thick. Ice fishing safety should start and end with the thickness of the ice.

2. Ask A Local

Before you pack up the gear and head out to the lake only to see you can’t even walk on the ice, try calling a local baitshop and ask the thickness (and some tackle tips.)

3. Know Where You Stand

Ice near the shore can be weaker than ice in the middle of the lake, and sometimes vice versa. Don’t think one part of the lake is exactly the same as the other.

4. Watch For Snow

Ice with piles of snow can increase the pressure and decrease the safety on the hard water. Snow can also insulate and warm the ice, slowing the freezing process. Snow is essential to the winter, but can definitely impact your ice fishing safety.

5. Listen To Your Surroundings

The first sign the ice is bad is cracking. While there are some cracking and planing noises you can ignore (you will learn what these noises are after time), cracking is a sign to move to another spot on the ice.

6. Bring Spikes

Ice fishing spikes can be worn around your neck and, hopefully, you’ll never have to use them. They are two sharp objects connected by a piece of rope, just in case you do happen to fall through a hole in the ice, you can use them to crawl your way back out by puncturing the ice, much like a rockclimber. They are one piece of ice fishing safety equipment that are absolutely essential.

7. Don’t Fish Alone

I know part of the allure of fishing in general is some alone time outdoors, but it simply isn’t smart to stand on the ice without another person there, just in case. Make sure you’re within eyesight of a fishing buddy whenever you go ice fishing. With that in mind, though…

8. Spread Out

If there are too many people congregated in one area it can drastically decrease the strength of the ice. Don’t get too close together, especially where there is already an ice hole.

9. Dress Warm

If the water is frozen, believe it or not, the air will probably be cold. Make sure you dress the part and protect yourself from the elements.

Read the rest of the Article: Ice Fishing Safety: 9 Tips For Fishing Hard Water This Winter

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Shakespeare Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo

Average rating: 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 265 reviews

Shakespeare

Walmart # 552075818

$37.96 Buy now price check at Walmart

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I went shopping online at 4 different online stores to find the right paddle for my kayak.

The first store I went to was REI to get more infomation about buying the right paddle for my new kayak. There are a few thing to think about shift, blade, material and price, and last length. By choosing the right paddle you can save yourself a lot energy. Here is some information from REI:

Figuring out the right size (length) of paddle is surprisingly straightforward. The wider your boat is, the longer your paddle needs to be. Your height is also a factor, especially for a narrower boat: Taller paddlers need longer paddles.

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How to buy a kayak?

As I been writing this blog the past two weeks I have been shopping for a kayak. I went online to Dick’s sporting goods. I went to Walmart, Black Creek sporting goods store, and REI co-op.

Here is some information from each store, first Black Creek is more that you have to go into the store the online store does not have enough information to share online.

They do offer classes, rentals, certifications, and more….

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Best Fishing Practices

Many anglers plan ahead and incorporate best fishing practices using tips to ensure safe and responsible angling. Thank you to fisheries.noaa.gov/national/resources-fishing/catch-and-release-best-practices or providing the following tips:.

Plan Ahead

Know your fishing regulations and have the necessary equipment ready to release fish that you do not plan to keep.

Avoidance

Develop fishing skills to target the size and species you desire. Change location, depth, or bait to avoid catching fish you do not intend to keep.

Appropriate Gear

Use appropriately sized gear that is targeted to the species you desire to catch. Use circle hooks when planning to release fish and where they are required.

Landing Fish

Do not play the fish to exhaustion. Use line strong enough to minimize playing time. Land the fish quickly and if possible, release them while still in the water.

Handling Fish

Use knotless, rubberized landing nets and rubberized gloves to avoid removing the slime layer from the fish’s body. Keep the fish horizontal and support the body. Avoid dropping the fish, especially onto hard surfaces. Use release tools, such as dehookers and recompression tools, to minimize handling. Release fish as soon as practical and do not keep them out of the water longer than necessary.

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