If you have already gone ice fishing a few times, then you have a general idea of ice fishing. You need something to cut a hole, depending on ice thickness, a spud or a cheap hand auger, 6 or 8 in, your choice. A variety of hooks, different sizes. light line. For starting out a cheap ice rod + reel. 5 gal pail to haul your tackle in. When you get to your fishing spot, you can always sit on the pail. Also an ice scoop comes in handy.