2021’s best new ice-fishing tackle, apparel, shelters, electronics and more

Ice fishing continues to be the fastest-growing category of recreational angling in North America, with more and more people discovering the excitement of hitting the hardwater. Along with this growth, every season sees the arrival of new gear, making ice fishing safer, more comfortable and more productive, as our 2021 roundup reveals…

LITHIUM 24V ($540/$570)

Key features: Runs on a 24-volt, four-amp-hour lithium-ion battery; impact-resistant handles; twin stainless steel blades; six- and eight-inch drill sizes.

The promise: “The lightest, most compact performer in its class.”

Learn more: Strikemaster, www.rapala.ca