Ice fishing is better when there’s less wind
A friend named Roger recently asked me if I’d been ice fishing a lot this year. I had to admit to him that I haven’t. I’ve never been much of an ice fisherman. It’s [...]
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Ice fishing addictions can be pricey
I do like to go ice fishing. I’ve never acquired the gear needed for it, though, so I always have to wait for an invitation from one of my ice-angling buddies. I do feel [...]
Ice can be sharper than you’d think
I have never had good luck ice fishing. Well, let’s be honest, here. If you’ve listened to this show for any length of time, you know I don’t have much luck with [...]
Be safe if you go ice fishing
Four inches of clear ice is usually safe to walk on. That’s clear ice, not milky ice. The clear ice is more stable. If it looks milky, the bonds between the water molecules [...]
Go easy on new ice fishing gear — stick to the basics
I love fishing, even though I’m not very good at it. I get skunked on most of my fishing expeditions. But that’s OK. I really go fishing just to get out of the house and [...]
Michigan restaurant comes up with a cool idea
2020 was a year that redefined the restaurant industry. Many eating establishments partnered with food delivery companies like GrubHub or UberEats in an effort to continue to [...]
Stay on top of the ice when you go ice fishing
I wintered in North Dakota a few years ago, and I learned a lot about ice fishing while I was there. Those folks take ice fishing very seriously. They even have camping [...]
An ice fishing hut makes a huge difference
A friend named Granger recently asked me if I’d been ice fishing a lot this year. I had to admit to him that I haven’t. I’ve never been much of an ice fisherman. It’s [...]
If you have today off, don’t waste it
There’s not a lot to hunt on Presidents’ Day, but it’d be a shame to waste a day off work. There may not be a lot of open seasons, but I always look forward to this [...]
Stay safe out there this ice fishing season
Four inches of clear ice is usually safe to walk on. That’s clear ice, not milky ice. The clear ice is more stable. If it looks milky, the bonds between the water molecules [...]