My First Ice Fishing Catch - Ice Fishing For Largemouth Bass
Reece’s first fish caught through the ice while ice fishing was a great largemouth bass! The thrill of hooking into something big below the ice and having the surprise as it comes up to the hole is something that he will never forget. Ice fishing with behemoths and tungsten jigs worked well for catching this nice-sized largemouth bass! #reecelifedadlife #icefishing #bassfishing
It has been almost a month since our last hike. For a few weeks the weather was very cold, it was on the negatives with lows of -35 F with the wind chill effect. Our dogs were going crazy without their walks. Today, we ventured into the Chester Park to do a very small hike. The temperature was around 32 F. It was not too bad. Our dogs loved the walk. Looking forward to going out more as the weather improves.
Rybki, rybeczki, rybeńki …na lodzie
#wędkarstwo #Grudziądz
Rybki, rybeczki, rybeńki… tylko dużych ryb brak. Kiedyś tam były, ale obecnie już nie mam tej pewności. Mimo wszystko dzień spędzony na lodzie przy pięknej pogodzie, to nigdy nie jest dzień stracony. Królowała oczywiście mormyszka. Okonków i płoteczek mnóstwo, wszystkie szczęśliwie wróciły do wody, a ja zrelaksowany i przewietrzony wróciłem do domu.
My dad texted me to tell me he and my mom were going ice fishing out my way yesterday. I took a break away from painting the closet to see how they were doing. Just fine. Ice fishing and all. My mom was the winner. She was the one who caught the only fish.
while the husband ice fishes (typical Saturday this time of year), i’m staying home, preparing to work on an art project.
Over 2,100 people gathered for the St. Paul Winter Carnival ice fishing contest on White Bear Lake in 1948. While the 600-foot diameter wheel of contestants surrounded by a ring of cars was impressive, the contest itself was a bit of a flop. John Einum won the contest with his unspectacular 5 ¼-pound wall-eyed pike. The runner-up later had to throw back his 2-pound out-of-season catch. In total, only 75 fish were hooked during the contest.
This aerial photo, taken by newspaper photographer Dwight Miller, was originally published in the Minneapolis Daily Times on February 2nd, 1948. It was selected as the “Picture of the Week” for the February 16, 1948 issue of Life Magazine.
Photo from the Minneapolis Newspaper Photographs Collection in the Hennepin County Library Digital Collections.
26 Minnesota Fishermen Rescued from Ice Floe in Lake Superior
The Duluth Fire Department got a request Tuesday morning from a nearby homeowner who saw ice shanties floating away. Twenty-six people fishing on Lake Superior were rescued when an iceberg broke away from the Minnesota shore. It was stranding the men on the drifting ice in freezing weather. Rescue crews returned the fishermen to shore by boat. No injuries were reported.
Lake Superior has about…
“Fishermen Drown In Lake,” Toronto Star. November 26, 1930. Page 08.
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Winnipeg, Nov. 25 (CP). - The annual toll of winter in Manitoba stood at 13 to-day with the chilly waters of Lake Manitoba claiming two more victims.
Fred and Helgi Oddson, brothers and northern fishermen, plunged through the lake ice to their death last Friday, according to word received here today. They were thrown into the water with their sleigh, laden with the catch from their nets far out in the lake.
Overview of Business Operations Plan:
Whiteout’s Ice Fishing company offers the solution to the high costs and difficulty associated with ice hut transportation by providing a range of services directed at maintaining a cost effective, safe and high-quality ice fishing experience to all costumers along with the following additional services; equipment rentals, minnow purchasing/delivery and wood delivery. Our objective is to provide an opportunity for individuals with limited access to enjoy the ice fishing activities that Northern Ontario offers. I hope to attract and maintain a large and loyal client base by the end of these final 6 weeks and hopefully make a sizeable profit as well.
Licenses/Permits:
Legal forms will impact my business. I have to decide if I will have sole proprietorship and therefore unlimited liability or general partnership (perhaps more likely if the business is run at my family home). Furthermore, each province and territory has its own business registration rules and registration is required if you are operating a business under any name other than your own exact first and last name, which I am under Whiteout’s Ice Fishing. Tax considerations are another important factor. For example, with my current business model (buying minnows and wood and then reselling), there will be two levels of sales tax.
It is also important to be aware of any regulatory factors involved in towing/ transportation. In Ontario there are licence and registration requirements for tow trucks for example, which include safety tips to follow and considerations as to the size, power and condition of the tow vehicle. It is also important that any motor vehicles that will be used are properly insured.
If I were to provide food and beverages to customers I would be regulated by the CFIA and be responsible for meeting applicable legal requirements under the Safe Food for Canadians Act (SFCA), the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations (SFCR), the Food and Drugs Act (FDA) and the Food and Drug Regulations (FDR). This includes selling products – even if they I am doing it on a small scale (i.e. my own home). Provincial and territorial requirements may also apply. Ontario and Canada-wide COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines may also impact my business operations.
Tools/Items Needed:
In order operate this business, ice fishing and towing equipment such as ice augers, fishing line, ice scoops, rod, reel and jig combos, fish finders, and mostly importantly, a motor vehicle (i.e. snowmobile/four wheeler) with towing accessories are necessary. The business is based out of my home and already is equipped with the capacity and functionality for a business setup. My family are avid fishers and therefore all of the equipment needed I already have access to (excluding any equipment I would need to replace upon damage/use throughout the season). Some items I will need to continually purchase are wood and minnows, which will have to be sourced from local businesses throughout the season.
Good inter-business relationships are another goal of Whiteout’s Ice Fishing. It may be a good idea to reach out early on to local businesses and set-up a mutually beneficial transaction. A good social media/online marketing strategy will also be helpful and assist in avoiding costly ad services. Business could operate more smoothly with ice picks and tire chains (to assist with towing) as well. I plan on investing in these items gradually as I begin to make a profit. In the future, with the hopes of expanding business, I may also consider delving further into ice hut rental business since Whiteout’s Ice Fishing only has access to one ice hut (located on Wasi Lake), however this is not the current focus of the business.
Murphy Lake was bustling for the 16th Annual Ryan Wagner Ice Fishing Derby
Murphy Lake was bustling with activity Saturday (February 6th). It was the 16th Annual Ryan Wagner Ice Fishing Derby. Money raised at the derby goes to the Ryan Wagner Memorial Scholarship, which provides scholarships to Lincoln County High School students. The scholarship fund will also accept direct donations.
Parking was crowded, and the lake spotted with small groups of activity:…
Good time down on the lake in Webster with a buddy of mine. Caught a decent size pickerel.
