Ice Fishing

[Tim]

I hear that it's getting colder in International falls. We almost cancelled our trip up there, but what the heck, I already took the time off, so let's go.The report said norths, smallies, and wallies are in the shallows, and they're even finding crappies. Can't wait.

[eldragon]

That does sound fun. Let us know what you catch.

When are you going?

[mamab]

I've never heard of "norts" before. What kind of fish is that?

Be careful on the ice. We'd hate to have a Timcycle. ;)

Do let us know how the fishing went. It will maybe inspire me to try fishing in the winter. Although I doubt it. I like being warm too much. LOL

[FourBear]

Do you have shelter on the ice while fishing, or do you just bundle up and fish out in the open?

[miavassallo]

What is ice fishing like? It seems really scary or something to me... I just have this vision of myself and those I am with falling through the ice. LOL

[FourBear]

I've never been ice fishing myself, so when I think of ice fishing...an image from the old Looney Tunes cartoons usually comes, to mind, lol!

Would ice fishing be something a novice like myself could do?

[mamab]

I've seen some places where people have actually moved a temporary shack over an area that they plan to fish. That way, they can be sheltered and still fish. I would think at the very least, you'd want to have a wind break.

[miavassallo]

I've never been ice fishing myself, so when I think of ice fishing...an image from the old Looney Tunes cartoons usually comes, to mind, lol!

Would ice fishing be something a novice like myself could do?

Hah! I think of that same Looney Tune thing myself. I am also wondering if ice fishing is something that my boyfriend and I could do. He's an experienced fisher... but I just started about two years ago. He's the one that got me into it.

[mamab]

Personally, I can think of better things to do than sit out on a frozen lake trying to catch fish. I like fishing and all, but I like warmth and the creature comforts a lot more. :D

[miavassallo]

Personally, I can think of better things to do than sit out on a frozen lake trying to catch fish. I like fishing and all, but I like warmth and the creature comforts a lot more. :D

Who said you could get into my brain, and type my most inner thoughts out on this fishing forum!?! LOL.

Your thoughts are my same thoughts on ice fishing exactly. :D

[chipinoh]

I know up on Lake Erie, it's a pretty big business. Guys take clients by ATV out to shacks that are heated & pretty comfortable - not at all what you'd expect

[FourBear]

I think I'd always be frightened of falling through the ice! There have been a few ice accidents on Lake Ontario the past couple days.