In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jeff gets out on first and and we talk to Erika Blegen from Women Anglers of Minnesota (WAM) about there upcoming ice queen fishing tournament. You can find there website here https://bit.ly/3JbjDAb for more information.
Fact Checking
Current Events Outdoor News "Long Rods" by Vic Attardo
Vic talks about not casting a shadow over his hole. He believes you will catch more fish if you cast over your hole. Jason thinks this may be lake dependent.
Outdoor News "Shallow Walleyes" December 3rd Outdoor News by Jason Mitchell
Jason Mitchell recommended fishing in shallow water for Walleyes, if you can find them there in the summer you can find them there in the winter. He also talked about how electronics are not as useful in shallow water. Jason talked about some experience from Matt who fishes in shallow water and his flasher is only showing 2 inches of the bottom. Sometimes fish can be attracted to noise. Both Jeff and Jason has experienced noise can trigger bites.
Nevada Dave - how to secure a hub?- answer is to put a stake in the ground and put a guy line on it first. Then you will be good.
Gary does Noise Effect Fish?
The short answer is yes.
Gary asked if fishing with a generator will scare the fish away.
Fish will scatter even with an electric auger. A generator will affect the fish how much very hard to know. Gary was fishing for Cusk.
Sometimes when you are doing combat fishing and moving you could be pushing the fish. Maybe you would be better off just sitting and one spot and drive the fish away. You have to make sure you sit long enough for the noise to get quiet and let the fish come back.
Gear Snyder 360 death roll https://bit.ly/3mhyhf4
I would like to get one of these and try them out, its a spoon that rolls over
Ruffian Snow Bike https://bit.ly/3FaS1bG
Its like a snow dog with a ski on the front its the size of a pit bike. Looks pretty cool
Berkley Trilene Fluorocarbon 6LB https://amzn.to/320Rif9
I just put this stuff on 4 of my rods. Seems to be pretty good stuff. Used it last weekend. Still not as easy to use as mono.
First Ice
Drove two hours north to ice fish, and did not catch a fish. Was fishing for Crappies in a place I have caught some really nice fish. The ice was 6 - 8 inches but very inconsistent. Had to read the ice to get around the cracks. Had full on safety with ice picks. Also have a long rope on my sled.
Frabill I-3 Ice Bibs https://amzn.to/3pZzwkg
These are the ice bibs I use. They work great.
Guest Erika Blegen
Talked with Erika about the ice Queen ice fishing contest and Women Anglers of Minnesota. Also discussed the 77 inch lake sturgeon she caught, that is recorded on the master angler program. Ericka describes how she fishes with a "ball or crawlers" on a hook. For an auger she uses a kDrill and drill multiple holes to get the hole big enough to fit the big fish through. Mud puppies can be a problem when fishing for lake sturgeon so watch out for them.
S4E15 -Last Ice with Ole and North Woods Dave
S4E14 - Short Rod Show Cross Over
S4E13 - Ice Fishing & Camping in the Boundary Water Canoe Area
S4E12 - Build a Track Machine with Ken Hirschman
S4E11 - Ice Road Truckers
S4E10 - Jason Goes Winter Camping and Guest Kathy
S4E9 - Lake of the Woods Guide Curt Quesnell
S4E8 - Custom Fishing Rod Builder Timmy Hall
S4E7 - First Ice in Iowa and Minnesota and a legend from Nunya Lake
S4E6 - Ice Fisherman and Musical Guest Charlie Darmer
S4E5 - North Woods Dave
S4E4 - Ice Fishing Knots
S4E3 - When the Ice is Ready Are You? With Guest Brian from Red Door Resort
S4E2 -The 2020 Ice Fishing Gear Episode & Interview with Max from Hard Water Freaks
S4E1 - Season 4 Preview and Interview with Brian Oberfoell From Widow Maker Lures
S3E13 - End of ice fishing season
S3E12 - Ice Fishing Lure Color
S3E11 - Late Winter Season Ice Fishing
S3E10 - Ice Fishing Lake of the Woods Canada Style
S3E9 - Keeping Your Feet Warm While Ice Fishing
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