Ice Fishing Tools

Every ice angler has a story about the one that got away. Nobody tells the story about the scoop that slipped out of their mitt, did a slow graceful pirouette, and vanished down a 20 cm hole. It happens anyway. Usually on the first cold morning, usually while you’re juggling a rod, a tip-up and … Read more

An ice scoop for ice fishing is a long-handled, cup-shaped tool, usually perforated or slotted, that lifts slush, floating chips and skim ice out of a freshly drilled hole so your line drops cleanly and the hole stays open. Think of it as the dustpan of hard-water angling: dull, unglamorous and completely non-negotiable. Here’s why … Read more