Tag: ice fishing
POUND THE BOTTOM
Fishing trips are the best with some fun friends. Before the Minnesota bass, pike, and walleye season closed on February 25th, my homie Ed drove up from Chicagoland to go ice fishing with me and Troy. The chosen destination was Read More …
WHITE BEAR LAKE PERCH
It’s official – I have caught the ice fishing itch. I went out and bought myself a used single person flip over sled, 8″ hand auger, and a real cheap ice rod combo. Now my Vexilar is no longer alone as Read More …
MONSTERS THROUGH THE ICE
Lightfield BBQ and I were back on the ice and exploring new hard water. I don’t know what I would do without the phone app Navionics. It’s seriously the best $10 I’ve spent in a long long time. Without it, Read More …
WALLY WALLY…WHERE YA AT
This was my first fishing outing of the new year, and we were on the hard water in search of anything…but mostly walleyes and crappie. Lightfield clearing some snow for the hub. We pulled up to the lake we were Read More …
WINTER IS HERE
Winter has definitely arrived, and fast. The weather I’ve been experiencing up here in Minnesota is usually what I expect toward the end of December and January. My vise is out and fly tying is in full swing here at Read More …
Ice Jigs for FSA Custom Rods
My homie +Ed Schmitt of FSA Custom Rods reached out to me, and asked if I would be interested in decorating some ice jigs he plans on pairing up with some custom ice rods he’s building for some Veterans. Without hesitation, Read More …
Cold Hands and Panfish
The wind, it’s unforgiving and cuts right through you like White Castle sliders on a Saturday morning. You’re freezing cold, and you’re unsure you have a face, because, you can’t feel it anymore. The snot dripping from your nostrils is Read More …
Winter: It’s Here
2016 is here…Hooray! Winter is finally here…Boo Yah! Justin already has cabin fever…Woohoo! Lots of time on my hands.
Ice Fishing
As I was wandering through Cabela’s killing time, and looking at a bunch of hooks, I came across some very small jigs that looked perfect for ice fishing. The hooks were 1/100 oz, and they had a clean hook shank Read More …
It’s a Midwest thing
Reasons why I have never gone ice fishing in the past: 1. I don’t see the enjoyment of fishing from a hole in the ice. 2. If there’s ice, that usually means it cold….not a big fan. 3. Being a Read More …