Preparing For Your Trip

WHAT TO WEAR

One thing that people often overlook is the most important part of their gear and that is their clothing and how they plan on dressing for the ice. Here’s some recommendations for “Outside he ice house” vs. Inside the ice house”:

INSIDE the warmth and protection of the ice house you can stay warm wearing a pair of decent boots, jeans, a shirt, a hat, pullover fleece or jacket.

OUTSIDE the ice house, depending on the temperature, the wind, and the weather conditions, you need to be prepared. Layering is the key to keeping yourself prepared for the cold.

Start with your feet. Make sure your boots are waterproof. If your feet get cold, you’re cold all over. Fortunately there are plenty of boots that do a great job. Keep your head warm. Wear a good fleece jacket or sweatshirt with a hood. Remember is that if you keep your core warm, chest and back, you will be able to keep the rest of your body warm as well. A good pair of fleece pants or fleece lined pants over the base layer, and fleece will keep your warm even if it gets wet. The last layer will consist of a good waterproof, windproof and breathable insulated suit. Layering allows you to add or remove layers to properly protect you from the elements.

Staying warm and dry on the ice will allow you to enjoy your time outdoors.

BEDDING

You will need to pack your own bedding. Sleeping bags work best, but you can bring sheets, blankets, whatever is most comfortable, totally up to you. And don’t forget the pillows!

FOOD & DRINKS & SUPPLIES

Food! Don’t forget the beer, pop, snacks, and all the other goodies that make a trip enjoyable! But make sure to pack the staples of what you need to make meals. We supply all of the cooking utensils, pots/pans, and dishes, you just need to supply the food and drinks. You will want to bring garbage bags, storage bags, fish cleaning tolls, a lighter (for the oven), and any other normal ice fishing/camping supplies.

WHAT TO BRING FOR FUN

There will be time on your hands while you work to catch the BIG ONE! We have great TV’s to help pass the time along with good conversation. It is always fun to bring along some cards or other games. You’ll have time to get in a good game of cribbage, chess, poker, dice, or whatever else tickles your fancy.