Me and my pal and my girl

are taking up ice fishing this year. I am new to it and was just curious what I should expect. We have 4 tip ups and a hand auger so far. What else do we need. the overflows we will fish have Northern Pike in them somewhere which is what I am interested in. Anyway where will they be located, what lb. test do I need and any other tips?
Thanks
Jim
Oh yea we dont have a shelter yet, I think we will just build a fire on shore and drink beers

what yall think