Ice Fishing Gear 92/100
Best Ice Auger Blades of 2026
The right replacement blades make an old auger cut like new. We tested 8- and 6-inch sets to match major hand and power augers.
Ice Fishing Gear Reviews
Compare ice fishing gear by the features, practical trade-offs, and value that matter for your next trip. Our reviews bring product research and user feedback into a practical perspective.
Ice Fishing Gear 87/100
Best Ice Auger Drill Adapters of 2026
We tested adapters that turn a hand auger into a drill-powered cutter, ranking them by chuck fit, auger connection, and safety disc.
Ice Fishing Gear 91/100
Best Ice Fishing Sled Tow Hitches of 2026
We tested sled tow hitches from Frabill, Otter, Shappell, and Extreme Max to find the ones that track straight and mount without a fight.
Ice Fishing Gear 92/100
Best Ice Augers of 2026
We tested gas, battery, drill-powered, and hand augers to find the best ice auger for your ice, your drill, and your walk out.
Ice Fishing Gear 88/100
Best Ice Fishing Tip-Ups of 2026
We tested tip-ups on the ice to find the ones that keep a hole open and a flag honest, from the insulated Frabill 1660 to the hand-built Beaver Dam.
Ice Fishing Gear 92/100
Best Drill-Powered Ice Augers of 2026
We tested 6- to 8-inch drill-powered ice augers from StrikeMaster, K-Drill, VEVOR, and more to find the best fit for your cordless drill.
Ice Fishing Gear 96/100
Best Ice Chisels and Ice Picks of 2026
We tested handheld picks and chippers for freezer clumps, big blocks, and bar ice. These picks earn their space.
Ice Fishing Gear 95/100
Best Ice Fishing Heaters of 2026
We tested propane and wood heaters for ice shelters. Here are the ones that stay lit, heat fast, and are safe inside a sealed shanty.
Ice Fishing Gear 93/100
Best Ice Fishing Shelters of 2026
We tested pop-up hubs from Eskimo, Clam, and budget brands to find the shelter that fits your crew, your heater, and the way you haul.
Ice Fishing Gear 92/100
Best Ice Fishing Skimmers of 2026
We scooped slush with five ice fishing skimmers to find the ones that clear a hole fast, reach without bending, and hold up in the cold.
Ice Fishing Gear 89/100
Best Ice Fishing Sleds of 2026
We tested utility sleds for hauling ice-fishing gear and shelters, from a roomy 44-inch tub to a lightweight flat-deck hauler.
Ice Fishing Gear 86/100
Best Ice Fishing Spears of 2026
We tested ice spears for pike and panfish. Our top pick is a tempered-steel five-tine that mounts to any pole, with lighter and wider options too.