1. An ice shelter
   Portable heater
2. Both

To start, you're going to need to find a way to get warm. Ice shelters and portable heaters are a must.

1. Yes
2. No

Some ice fishers release their catch, and others don't. There's nothing like cooking up your crappie or perch at the end of the day.

1. Small bodies of water
2. Large bodies of water

A great place to find fish is in small bodies of water. That means finding your local bays, harbors, backwaters and channels off of larger bodies of water.

1. Shallow
2. Deep

Early in the season, it's smart to seek out shallow waters. These are the areas that freeze first, and many fish congregate here.

1. Congregate with others
   Drive other anglers out
2. Give other anglers their space

Don't crowd other anglers. This is one of the cardinal rules of ice fishing.

1. Friendly
   Unkind
2. Loners

Although you don't want to crown other anglers, keep in mind that ice fishers are friendly. Never be afraid to ask for advice or tips.

1. Risky
2. Safe

If you see a lot of ice fishers, it's a good thing. The most popular fishing spots are the safest. There's safety in numbers!

1. Slush
   Soft ice
2. Either

Slush and soft ice are bad signs for an ice angler. You want to sit on top of the ice, and you don't want to swim with the fish.

1. The same as other rods
   Quite large
2. Quite small

Ice rods kind of look like munchkin rods. They tend to be really small, at 24-28 inches in size.

1. Smaller
   Stiffer
2. Longer

Longer rods are beginning to gain popularity. These rods allow you to situate yourself farther away from the hole, so as to not scare away the fish.

1. Heavy
2. Light

Ice rods are very lightweight. They're also less expensive than open water reels.

1. Bluegill
   Crappie
2. Redear sunfish
   All of the above

These are all popular fish for ice anglers to catch. Perch is another primary prey of the ice fisher.

1. Straight line reels
   Baitcasting reels
2. Conventional reels

There's a growing trend towards straight line reels, which resemble fly fishing reels. These straight line reels make catching the most popular ice fish even easier.

1. Hammers
   Augers
2. Picks

Ice augers are the tools used to cut holes in the ice. Those with "lazer" blades cut through more ice than conventional blades.

1. Different sizes
2. One size

Ice augers are available in different sizes. These will help you to cut holes ranging from four inches to eight inches and larger.

1. Gasoline
   Battery
2. Both

There are both gasoline and battery-powered augers. These make cutting into the ice easier and more efficient than ever.

1. Stoves
   Seats
2. Drums

Think of your bucket as a versatile tool. You can use it to carry supplies to the ice, and then it also makes a comfortable seat.

1. Always do it by hand
   Have your buddy hold it for you
2. Get a rod holder

It's smart to get a sturdy rod holder for your rod. Because you're sitting for a great deal of time, it becomes tiresome to have to hold onto the thing.

1. A wrench
   Wire cutters
2. Pliers

Two handy tools for ice fishers are needle-nose pliers and small forceps. These help to remove the hooks from the fish, and they also help you to secure split shot to your line.

1. A light line
   Small baits
2. Both

The nature of cold water fishing requires light lines and small baits. Ice anglers tend to use 4-, 3- or 2-pound lines.

1. They put up a tough fight.
   They like to be caught.
2. They are sluggish.

Ice fish tend to be a bit sluggish, and they won't put up a hard fight. Warm water fish are going to give you a run for your money.

1. Heavy
   Brightly-colored
2. Split shot

Split shot weights are the smartest choice for ice fishers. These come in various sizes, and they help to get your baited hooks down quickly.

1. Small
   Large
2. Rigid

As a rule of thumb, when using small baits, use small hooks, as well. #8 to #14 work really well with small baits.

1. Depth sounders
   Underwater cameras
2. Both

Both portable depth sounders and underwater cameras can enhance the ice angling experience. They've also become much more affordable in recent years.

1. Pop-up
   Tip-up
2. Reel tilt

A tip-up is a portable device that straddles the hole and tells you with a signal when a fish has been caught. These are great for larger fish like northern pike, bass and walleye.

1. Execution
   Presentation
2. Perspective​

Your fishing method or style is known as presentation. A jig presentation involves lifting and dropping the line in a series of enticing movements to lure a fish.

1. Different approaches
2. The same approach

The marvelous thing about ice fishing is that on any given day, you don't know what the fish are biting. That means that you have to get a feel for what's working each day.

1. Chrome
   Gold
2. A rainbow of colors

When it comes to spoons and jigs, you're going to want to have a variety of colors. That includes chrome and gold, as well as black, white, orange, yellow and chartreuse.

1. Canada
   Minnesota
2. Alaska

The famous Brainerd Jaycees $150,000 Ice Fishing Extravaganza takes place on Gull Lake in the area of Brainerd, Minnesota. It draws thousands of people each year.

1. Yes
2. No

You do require a fishing license in order to ice fish. Costs and regulations will vary from state to state.

1. Yes
2. No

There's no need to cast an ice fishing rod. That's why they're so small. You simply drop them in the hole.

1. A sled
   A snowmobile
2. Cross-country ski equipment

Most ice fishermen will have sleds. These help to haul heavier gear, coolers, and most importantly, beer. Oh, and the catch of the day.

1. Yes
2. No

It's not recommended that you drive on the ice. That being said, if you're going to do it, check the recommended ice thickness for your vehicle.

1. Okay
2. Bad

That scary, crackling sound of the ice is actually okay. In fact, you get used to it after a while. Ice is expanding and new ice is forming. Watch out for visible cracks in thin ice, though.

1. Head
   Hands
2. Feet

You need to dress your whole body for the cold, but your feet are the most important. They're going to get cold the fastest because you're standing on the ice.