Dec 05

Dave Orrick: It’s an ATV … it’s an ice house … it’s a boat … it’s a WILcraft

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And so Tom Roering yanked on the steering lever and veered us toward a stretch of ice that likely would be too thin to support 740 pounds of vehicle, plus two men.

Original post by TwinCities

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Dec 05

Reef Fishing Off Key Largo

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The next time the bottom rod when off, I knew that I had a real fish. When I finally saw “pink”, I no doubt grinned as it was my favorite fish, a nice Mutton Snapper.

Original post by Florida Sportsman

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Dec 05

WI ice fishing season off to early start

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Department of Natural Resources fisheries experts say people are already out on smaller lakes, bays and backwaters across the state.

Original post by WKOW-TV

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Dec 05

Fish Rap by Roger Phillips: And so ends fall fishing – let ice fishing begin

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When one of my hardcore fishing buddies tells me he’s staying home because of the weather and frigid temps, I know it signals the end of fall fishing.

Original post by Bellingham Herald

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Dec 05

Have a Polar Adventure This Weekend

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The weather is looking like it will be pretty polar on Saturday when the Chicago Park District hosts a Polar Adventure Day at Northerly Island from noon to 4 p.m. The free event features birds of prey and coyotes, a dog sledding demo, arts and crafts and a special […]

Original post by Patch.com

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Dec 05

Lake Pontchartrain Causeway reaching its prime for big speckled trout

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If you’ve watched more than 30 minutes of NFL football this season, you’ve certainly seen the commercial with the Denver Broncos fan who misses his team’s scoring plays every time he goes down to the basement to get more beer.

Original post by The Times-Picayune

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Dec 04

Maryland shark fishing?

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I am new to Maryland, just got stationed here and would love to jump back into the fishing scene. I loved fishing for sharks down in florida, everythi

Original post by About Saltwater Fishing

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Dec 04

Thanks to new gear, ice fishing comes in from the cold

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Ice fishing has come a long way from the huddled figure hunched on a windswept frozen lake, watching a hand-augered hole freeze shut.

Original post by ArcaMax Publishing

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Dec 04

Right at Home: sporting pursuits with style

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“To the art of working well, a civilized race would add the art of playing well,” philosopher George Santayana said.

Original post by Brandon Sun

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Dec 04

Finding Spots to Drill a Hole

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Folks who don’t ice fish think that there is nothing more to the sport than going out on the ice, drilling a hole, and catching […]

Original post by Misc. Fishing Forums | Fishing news

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Dec 04

Fishing Report for Dec. 5

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The fish were biting best in the late morning hours. Nightcrawlers and Powerbait were the baits of choice for most people.

Original post by Reno Gazette-Journal

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Dec 04

Carlson column: Anglers drilling for new ideas

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Once ice forms on lakes, it is quite difficult to catch up with local ice fishing expert Dave Genz.

Original post by St. Cloud Times

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Dec 04

DNR says it’s an early start to ice fishing

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The DNR says the cold weather is helping create the ice that will start the season a little sooner than usual.

Original post by WXOW-TV La Crosse

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Dec 04

Norman and Jan, Ice Fishing for More than 50 Years

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The Wisconsin DNR reported things like carrying a cell phone, getting ice conditions updates, carrying a spud bar to check ice thickness and taking extra mittens or gloves to keep warm can help keep you safe on the ice.

Original post by WSAW

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Dec 04

Field report: Snow likely to hurt ice fishing for while

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A scene soon to be repeated on lakes and rivers throughout the state: drilling a hole before dropping a minnow and hoping for the best.

Original post by Star Tribune

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