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.
S3E8 - Ice Fishing Jigging Techniques
S3E7 - When is it Time to Move Ice fishing spots?
S3E6 - Ben from Midwest Taxidermy Answers Taxidermy Questions
S3E5 - The Hard Water Ice Fishing Show goes to the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show
S3E4 - Interview with Drake From Ice Auger Machines and a Legend About A Blankie
S3E3 - New Ice fishing Gear & Keep Your Hands In Your Pockets
S3E2 - First Ice 2019 and Two Guys Named Thor
S3E1 - Trick Your Trap At Thorn Brothers and Ice Fishing Wearing Only Fan Mail
S2E8- How to Keep Warm Ice Fishing When the Mercury Dips Below -40
S2E12 - Ice Fishing Lake Superior in a Prius
S2E11 - Ice Fishing Styles - There Is No One Right Way to Ice Fish
S2E10 - Ice Fishing on Devils Lake
S2E9- What Food To Bring Ice Fishing and Interview with Andy from Fish Daddy Lures
S2E7 - Fish Finders and Wheel Houses
S2E6 - Panfish Tactics
S2E5 - Ice Fishing Gadgets, Gizmos and Contraptions, Homemade Ice Fishing Gear
S2E4 - Fishing For Burbot Through The Ice
S2E3 - Fishing Shows & Forgotten Birthdays
S2E2 - Choosing The Right Line For Ice Fishing
S2E1 - Early ice for a Skinny Frog
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