Hard Water Fishing Show

In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jason finds squishy ice conditions. Jeff fishes Mille Lacs Lake.  Listener Spencer has a legend of ice fishing on a sunny day.

Jason Mitchell from Jason Mitchell Outdoors joins the show to talk about ice fishing.   For more information on Jason Mitchell Outdoors go to https://www.jasonmitchelloutdoors.com/ 
 
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In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jeff catches some nice sunfish and Ole fishes Leech Lake recorded live.  
 
Show Notes
We talked a bit about underwater cameras.  Here is one that my brother in law owns, that I used in my sunfish outing https://amzn.to/3C4z4bc
A new ice rod locker I started using, to protect my fancy new tuned up custom rod https://amzn.to/3GoSMBi  I also considered this one by striker https://amzn.to/3YR5m3h but it was a bit big for my needs.
This is a new shuttle https://bit.ly/3C5qhFR  from Bass Khang I have on order, cant wait to get it.
Here is the dingle drop I used while pan fishing https://bit.ly/3vstKuF  and the drop kick swirl jig https://bit.ly/3vutawc 
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Jason fishes early ice at Red Lake,  Jeff fishes Mille Lacs and we interview Ryan about the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show.
 
More Info
A couple links to information we talked about on the show.
Fast snaps that when fishing for easy lure switching.  https://amzn.to/3v05Hmp
Yak Tracks Pro that I used to not fall on my butt on Mille Lacs.  But they should work on any lake :) https://amzn.to/3PF9rn8 
Perch talker by Lindy Lures.  One of my favorite lures in pint and white.  https://amzn.to/3V1YdKd
My favorite reel, Phlueger President https://amzn.to/3W5qjpb 
Link to the rod from Tuned Up Custom Rods, I got the 30 inch precision.  https://bit.ly/3WsOZYy 
Stop Light Bobber, Ryan got on of these at the ice show https://amzn.to/3G0u1uV 
Hometown hero outdoors, Ryan mentioned this organization in his show  https://bit.ly/3PxQ9zX 
Fish Daddy Outdoors Micro LED Spoon, Ryan got one of these at the show  https://bit.ly/3V8ngLU   
 

Jenny Anderson, Girl of 10,000 Lakes joins the show to talk about ice fishing and her ice fishing book 123 Ice Fishing.  
You can find the book on her web site 123icefishing.com , and use the code HWFS for 15% off.

In this episode we go back to the buffet for seconds and thirds.  Jeff attended the Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo and went to some seminars.  Also we take a few listener questions. Julie Henson shares a ice fishing legend of ice fishing as a kid and catching a big walleye.
 
MN-Fish
We talked a bit MN-Fish, who represents the interests for all anglers, clubs, local organizations and industry stakeholders. 
Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo
Jeff went to the Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo ice show and took Jason's advice and went to the seminars
Jason Durham
Gave a hour long talk about fishing expectations.  He had a ton of knowledge he was willing to share on fishing.  
Mike Raetz
Learned a ton about pan fishing in the weeds from Mike.  If you see him speaking at a show check him out.
Clam Pro Tackle Plastics
I am going to try a few plastics recommended by Mike Raetz.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

In this episode Jeff and Jason cover Ice fishing safety, and have award winning ice shack customizer Jay Peterson.
 
Jay Peterson
Jay Peterson, who has customized ice shacks that have most recently been seen at the North Metro Ice Show presented by Thorn Brothers.  You can check it out on YouTube here   http://bit.ly/3UVHTLH 
Jay is a retired volunteer firefighter and race car driver, and currently a tournament bass fisherman, boat rebuilder, general tinker. 
 
Links
Bobbery Buddy http://bit.ly/3g5dStZ 
I got a bobber buddy on at a recent ice show.  Going to try this out this winter.   More review on this one coming soon.
 
Ice Safety
This was the most comprehensive information I found on ice safety.  Take a look.  http://bit.ly/3tsBWtQ 
 
Here are a few pictures from Jay about his builds
 

Guest Matthew from Amped Outdoors talks about the benefits of using lithium batteries to keep your electronics running longer on the ice.  For more information on amped outdoors go to https://bit.ly/3SVhMDb 
A Minnesota record hybrid sunfish was caught.  Here are the links to all the Minnesota state fishing records https://bit.ly/3zHslTr 
Thomas asked about some entry level flashers.  Jason likes the Marcum M1 https://amzn.to/3sRbmdE and Jeff prefers the hummingbird ICE-35 https://amzn.to/3SZz5mA .  Another good option is the Vexilar FL-8 SE https://bit.ly/3froaV5 
We went fishing on the Alma float on the Mississippi.  More information can be found here.  https://bit.ly/3UmjApL 

In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jeff and Jason talk about the latest trends in portable hub and flip over ice fishing shacks.  Jeff asks if you toot like a train whistle or bark like a husky dog when participating in a snow dog train.  Jason wonders if we are shaped like pillows or kegs. A legend from red lake long ago is told.

Jon from from Nailed It Builds reviews his custom ice sled builds.  Jon also shares a legend about a fishing pole that his buddy has mixed feelings about. You can find him on YouTube https://bit.ly/3dNLU4F  and Facebook https://bit.ly/3f81Yi0
Fact Checks
Berkley Flickr shad in pearl white https://amzn.to/3eWEpZz - Referred to this as a Rapala in season 6 episode 1.
Mepps Syclops  https://amzn.to/3BNMUza  - Called this lure a Lazy Ike in the last episode.
Other Topics
We talked about how Roger's Rigs filets fish, check it out here https://bit.ly/3RR55c5