Ice Fishing: A Comprehensive Guide to Techniques & Gear

Ice fishing is a method of catching aquatic food species underneath ice-covered bodies of water. This typically involves creating an opening in the ice to allow access to the target species. Ice fishing may be practiced for recreation or subsistence, and various fishing gear and techniques may be used.

Techniques used in ice fishing include:

- Angling: using a fishing line and hook;

- Spearing: using a spear to impale the fish;

- Gigging: using a multi-pronged spear to strike and retrieve fish;

- Netting: using a net to capture fish;

- Trapping: using a baited trap to catch and remove fish.