Ice-fishing Friday: The season’s best new hardwater tackle, apparel accessories and more

MAVEN 40V

StrikeMaster’s lightest and fastest electric auger yet comes in eight-inch ($899.99) and 10-inch ($949.99) versions, each with a brushless motor, five-amp lithium battery (and spare), magnetic blade guard, and built-in LED light and bubble level.

Learn more: www.rapala.ca/strikemaster

UGLY STIK CARBON ICE SPINNING COMBO

This combo (US$79.95) includes a lightweight graphite reel with a machined aluminum spool, and a tough graphite rod with stainless steel guides, available in 28- 32-, 36- and 40-inch lengths and four powers, from light to medium-heavy.

Learn more: www.uglystik.com

FLX-18 GENZ PACK

With its 12-degree ice transducer, the updated FLX-18 ($479.99) offers dual power modes, six- and 12-foot zoom zones and a range of 300 feet, along with three colour palettes, a night mode and quarter-inch target ID for precision fish finding.

Learn more: www.vexilar.com