If you are wondering what modern ice fishing is because you would like to try it, maybe this article will help you.
Amazon.com has a book called The Freshwater Angler Modern Methods of Ice Fishing (The Freshwater Angler) by Tom Gruenwald for a little over seventeen dollars. This book contains the latest technological advances in equipment. Betterworldbooks.com has a book named Ice Fishing Use the Secrets of the Pros to Catch More and Bigger Fish by Jason Durham. This book is in a series of books called Pro Tactics. It is priced at a little over seven dollars. This book covers tackle, techniques, lures, baits, how to find fish, and staying warm, dry, and safe.
Some of the Basics to this sport are first where the right kind of clothing, be sure to wear a wind resistant water proof outer shell and boots. The next thing is to have a power auger which will drill several feet of black ice. After that you will need your gear of jigging rods or tip-ups, terminal tackle, lubricant, and comfort items.
If you want to buy used ice augers you might look at Ebay because you pay through paypal which is a great insurance policy that your product will be in good shape. If it isn’t then dispute the claim and get your money back. Craigslist is another place that you could look at. Before you purchase something from there you can look at the item to see if it is workable. When looking at the auger check out the quality brand. Check to see if the name has been around for a long time or is known to have quality workmanship.
In conclusion, these are only a few of the things that might help you on your way to becoming an ice fisherman.