Before venturing onto the ice, what are the five key considerations for safety and comfort mentioned in the video?

Fishing license and regulations, ice thickness, traction, warm clothing, and checking the weather.

Why is it important to check ice thickness intermittently as you walk onto a frozen lake or pond?

Ice thickness can vary across a body of water, and what may be safe in one area might not be in another.

Warm socks, gloves or mittens, a hat, a neck gaiter or balaclava, and insulated waterproof boots.

A tip-up allows you to fish under the ice without holding the line and signals a bite with a flag.

Insert the hook just below the dorsal fin, avoiding vital organs and the spine, to allow the bait fish to swim freely.

11th GradePE40 min

I can describe the basic techniques and equipment used in ice fishing.

7 min

Get Started Ice Fishing in 3 Easy Steps | Watch BEFORE You Go

L.L.Bean

8 min

Key concepts students will learn:

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Before ice fishing, it is important to check ice thickness, have a fishing license, and dress in warm clothing.
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Essential ice fishing gear includes an ice auger, tip ups, a jig rod, and a bait bucket.
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When a flag pops up on a tip up, you should remove the tip up from the water and give the line a quick yank to set the hook.

12 min

7 questions • Multiple choice & Short answer

5 min

“Name three essential pieces of equipment needed for ice fishing and briefly describe their purpose.”

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