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Ice fishing is a popular sport the farther north you go, but it's not quite the same as traditional fishing. Ice fishing is usually done in huts on a frozen lake. These huts have holes cut into their bottoms for fishers to access ice, drill holes and drop their bait into the lake. Ice fishing requires a short rod because of the space constraints and holes in the ice that can be the size of a baseball or smaller. You can go to an outdoor recreation store and buy one, or you can make one at home for a fraction of the cost.

Things You'll Need:

• Dowel or scrap wood Hacksaw Wood glue Tip top and fishing line guides Tape Cork or rubber gripping Epoxy

Ice Fishing Rod Making Instructions:

Looking to go ice fishing but you would rather craft your own makeshift ice fishing rod at home than buy an expensive one from a shop? This is very possible, and potentially quite easy. And to start, all you need is a good, firm tree branch.

Things You'll Need:

• Tree branch Knife Scissors Fishing line Fishing hook
• Tree branch
• Knife
• Scissors
• Fishing line
• Fishing hook

The Ice Rod Making Instructions (5 Simple Steps):

1. 
   
   Find a straight tree branch, then trim it. This means removing all protruding branches and twigs. You might need a knife to accomplish this. You'll want your branch to be roughly the size of a standard fishing rod and around the same height as its intended user. When it comes to ice fishing in particular, the fisherman typically holds the rod at a sharp downward angle, which can cause the wrist to become sore after a while. Consider, then, using a branch with a slight curve on the end to use as your handle – a curve which will allow you to grasp the branch without having to twist your wrist downward.
2. 
   
   Purchase fishing line and a fishing hook. Hooks come in all shapes and sizes, so consult with the salesperson about the types of fish you aim to catch in order to determine the appropriate size.
3. 
   
   Cut a piece of fishing line that is the same length as your fishing rod. Use the knife to cut a groove around the end of your rod, then tie one end of the fishing line to this grooved end, fitting the line tightly into the groove so it cannot slide.
4. 
   
   Tie the end of the fishing line to the hook.
5. 
   
   Attach some bait (for ice fishing, this may mean some sort of grub, or a shiner or minnow) and go fish.

Tip & Warning

Fish hooks can be dangerous. Children attempting to make their own fishing rods should be supervised by an adult.

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