Hard Water Fishing Show
The Hard Water Fishing Show is a podcast founded in 2017 that focuses on ice fishing and having fun. Typically we publish episodes during the ice fishing season starting in November and Ending in Feburary
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
Wednesday Mar 01, 2023
On this episode of the hard water fishing show Jeff and Jason go live on Facebook for the first time. Brother Matt joins the show live, ice fishing from a undisclosed lake in northern Minnesota.
You can find the video version of the episode on Facebook here https://fb.watch/i_viueSfNR/
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
Thursday Feb 16, 2023
In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jeff & Jason talk about minnows. When to use them and what fish to target.
Jeff fished with Lake of the woods fishing guide Curt Quesnell from NCOR Guide Service. Find him on
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CQuesnell
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6j6ukUrSdHh_Ay3xrXQfw
Jeff used Limit Creek Rods on lake of the woods, a great alternative to ugly stick more sensitive for the same price or less. https://amzn.to/3xalJeD
Ice buster bobbers https://amzn.to/40WqYMG , we need to use these more.
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
Saturday Feb 04, 2023
In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show we talk about tip ups & downs. Steve Olson from Ice Hole Heaters is on to talk about stopping your ice hole from freezing up.
Show Notes
Links to Steve's website https://www.iceholeheater.com/ https://cabincustoms.com/
Clam Pin Head Minnow https://amzn.to/3X1qUrW
Sullivan tip down https://amzn.to/3HXabBN
Trophy Angler Shuttle Bag, really like this so far http://bit.ly/3jvIC9a
Tackle Bag backpack. Just the right size for ice fishing https://amzn.to/3DFeL56
Beaver Dam tip up, Jeff's First Tip Up Choice http://bit.ly/3WYcGYR
HT Tip Up, Jason likes these ones https://amzn.to/3Y4tZJ2
This is great for storage r-tek https://amzn.to/3HWr2Vf
Jaycees fishing tournament, the one Steve talked about. https://icefishing.org/
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
Sunday Jan 22, 2023
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.
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
Thursday Jan 12, 2023
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/
Check out the official Hard Water Fishing Show website at https://www.hardwatershow.com/
Become a patron of the Hard Water Fishing Show at https://patron.podbean.com/hwfs
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
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
Check out the official hard water fishing show website here https://www.hardwatershow.com/
Become a patron here https://patron.podbean.com/hwfs
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
Sunday Dec 18, 2022
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
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
Monday Dec 05, 2022
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.
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
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.
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
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
The Hard Water Fishing Show is a podcast founded in 2017 that focuses on ice fishing and having fun. Typically we publish episodes during the ice fishing season starting in November and Ending in Feburary