What you need besides the fishing gear

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Electric is the way to go. This auger is a great value, easy to use and lasts

Let the tip ups do the work for you. An absolute must have for ice fishing! These are easy to use and brilliantly designed.

Plan to catch fish at night. These lights attached to your tip ups will make it easier to know when you have one.

As I said before, plan to catch fish at night. Passing out headlamps to everyone makes it more fun. There are lots of cheap ones that do the trick. I save this one for myself.

This ice fishing tent is amazing! it is so easy to set up and take down (critical on a cold and windy day). It fits 6 people pretty comfortably and it keeps you warm!