| Ice fishing in North America can take on many forms | | | | other. |
| and varying degrees of creature comforts. The costs | | | | The only disadvantage to ice fishing outdoors is, well, |
| involved are similar to fishing on water. | | | | being outdoors and being exposed to the elements. |
| At the basic level you have a manual ice auger with a | | | | If the sun disappears behind some clouds |
| length of line and a bare hook with a bit of bait. | | | | suddenly,and the wind picks up a little, things can cool |
| At the other end of the spectrum you have a power | | | | off in a hurry if you are not properly dressed for it. |
| auger which allows you to drill multiple holes quickly | | | | The major advantage of fishing inside a hut is not |
| and efficiently. Instead of sitting out in the open and | | | | what you might think. The top advantage of fishing |
| being exposed to the elements you could be cosy | | | | in a shelter, tent, or other enclosure is increased |
| inside a portable ice fishing shelter with all the modern | | | | visibility. Fishing in a dark enclosure suddenly opens up |
| amenities possible. These may include a smallstove, | | | | a whole new world. An aquatic world below the ice. |
| carpeting, television, bunks, and a kitchen. | | | | If the shelter is totally dark inside, then the only light |
| There are certain advantages and disadvantages with | | | | available comes from the ice. That is correct. The ice |
| the outside versus inside ice fishing experience. | | | | lights up and you can see, depending on depth, your |
| The first major advantage of fishing outdoors is | | | | lure or bait, and the fish that approach it. |
| enjoying the fresh air. Being out in a natural | | | | The only disadvantage to ice fishing with a shelter is |
| environment affords the opportunity to view the the | | | | a lack of mobility. You cannot run and gun when |
| local wildlife. The opportunity also exists to joke and | | | | searching for fish. That is why it is wise to choose |
| communicate with friends and family as you can | | | | your location carefully when choosing a spot for your |
| generally drill a number of holes in proximity to each | | | | shelter. |