Ice fishing is vertical fishing: you drop a lure through a hole and jig it. That means a short rod, a small reel and small jigging lures. Searches for ice fishing gear climb every autumn. We sell a 60 cm ice rod, a mini round reel and jigging lures, and the details below come from the listings.
What rod do I need?
A short one, because you fish over a hole. Our ice rod is 60 cm in two sections with a cork handle and two interchangeable tips of 31 cm. The packing list is the rod only.
What reel suits ice fishing?
A small reel that holds a little light line. Our mini round reel is 9 x 7 cm with a metal body and feet, in red or blue.
Which lures work through the ice?
Small jigging lures that you lift and drop. Ours has a treble hook below and a single hook at each end, in 4 g, 8 g, 10 g and 17 g, in fifteen colours. Heavier weights sink faster, so pick by the depth you fish.
What line should I use?
Light line, as the fish are often small. See our monofilament and fluorocarbon-coated lines, and check your state's rules for ice fishing.
What else should I bring?
Check ice thickness before you walk on it, and bring a way to open a hole, a skimmer for slush and warm clothing. We do not sell those, so follow your state's safety guidance.
Compare what we sell
| Product | What the listing says | In the box | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice fishing rod, 60 cm, two interchangeable tips | Length: 60 cmSections: 2Action: Hard | Ice fishing rod: 1 | $20.99 |
| Mini round metal fishing reel for ice fishing | Size: 9 x 7 cmMaterial: MetalColours: Red, blue | Mini round reel: 1 | $11.99 |
| Ice fishing lures, jigging, 4 to 17 g | Weights: 4, 8, 10, 17 gHooks: Treble plus two singlesColours: 15 | Ice fishing lure: 1 | $8.99 |
| Monofilament fishing line, nylon, 100 m | Length: 100 mMaterial: NylonSizes: 0.8 to 4 | Spool of line: 1 | $9.99 |
| Fluorocarbon-coated fishing line, 100 m | Length: 100 mDiameters: 0.2 to 0.5 mmType: Sinking | Spool of line: 1 | $9.99 |
Questions people ask
How thick should the ice be?
Safe thickness depends on your state and conditions. Check your state wildlife agency's ice safety guidance before you go; we do not give a figure.
Can I use this reel on open water?
The listing describes it for ice and boat fishing.
Does the ice rod come with a reel?
No. The packing list is the rod only.
