The most successful ice fishermen/women are those that take a “deer hunting in a tree stand” mentality to it. Enjoy the quiet, the solitude, peer into another natural world, and take the time to slow down in this crazy world.
I ice fish. Sometimes I just drown bait. But the good trips are when I take my wife and she is catching fish regularly. We fish for panfish, mostly bluegills and crappie. Its something to do to pass the time of winter. Its painful, but I cant help to come back out next weekend
I've been slowly coming to the realization that I just don't really like ice fishing all that much, and I'm having a hard time grappling with the fact for some reason. Sitting in those tiny huts makes me feel like I'm on a cramped airplane or somewhere else uncomfortable. Also, where I fish, the time-to-fish ratio is so out of whack that the cold hours spent for a single crappie (or nothing at all) just don't feel worth it. I know it's not supposed to be just about the fish, but if we're just hanging out and drinking, I think I'd rather do it in my living room, listening to music... I think I much prefer to move around when I'm outside.
I completely agree. I ice fished (on and off) for years when I was younger. Never really enjoyed it nearly as much as open-water fishing, but it was a way to pass the time and potentially come home with a fish dinner during the winter months (although that didn't happen very often). Now that I'm retired, no more ice fishing for me. I head south, where I can fish from my kayak (or a friend's boat), and to me that is much more enjoyable. As you say, Adam, it's much more fun to move around when fishing. And I can still move my fingers at the end of the day.............
This reminds me of the Parts Unknown episode on Quebec and Montreal, and the little huts they use while ice fishing. https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x8rdtm3
I cant wait to see your episode! Fun!
The most successful ice fishermen/women are those that take a “deer hunting in a tree stand” mentality to it. Enjoy the quiet, the solitude, peer into another natural world, and take the time to slow down in this crazy world.
Loved the article!
I think we should bring back the word "bonanza"
I think I just did.
I ice fish. Sometimes I just drown bait. But the good trips are when I take my wife and she is catching fish regularly. We fish for panfish, mostly bluegills and crappie. Its something to do to pass the time of winter. Its painful, but I cant help to come back out next weekend
I've been slowly coming to the realization that I just don't really like ice fishing all that much, and I'm having a hard time grappling with the fact for some reason. Sitting in those tiny huts makes me feel like I'm on a cramped airplane or somewhere else uncomfortable. Also, where I fish, the time-to-fish ratio is so out of whack that the cold hours spent for a single crappie (or nothing at all) just don't feel worth it. I know it's not supposed to be just about the fish, but if we're just hanging out and drinking, I think I'd rather do it in my living room, listening to music... I think I much prefer to move around when I'm outside.
I completely agree. I ice fished (on and off) for years when I was younger. Never really enjoyed it nearly as much as open-water fishing, but it was a way to pass the time and potentially come home with a fish dinner during the winter months (although that didn't happen very often). Now that I'm retired, no more ice fishing for me. I head south, where I can fish from my kayak (or a friend's boat), and to me that is much more enjoyable. As you say, Adam, it's much more fun to move around when fishing. And I can still move my fingers at the end of the day.............