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Going light is key during ice-fishing seasons of inconsistent ice; here’s where to cut weight

For both safety and for ease of hauling, it’s especially important during this season of inconsistent ice conditions to pack light. That includes everything from what you wear to your fishing shelter to what you use to drill holes, and more. (Photo courtesy of Resonate Outdoors Group)

Not that shaving a few pounds is an excuse to creep out on thin ice, but saving some weight keeps us nimble and after the fish, especially when hand-dragging our gear so late into what’s typically midwinter conditions.
Call it a first-ice mindset for what may be much more of the season than we intended. Here’s how I look to keep it light out there.

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