Season 9 wraps up with a look back at the moments that made this ice fishing season memorable.

In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show, Jeff and Jason talk about a recent Lake of the Woods fishing trip and revisit some of the best moments from Season 9. From early ice excitement and gear discussions to listener stories and lessons learned on the ice, this episode highlights what made the season special.

The guys also talk about what they learned this year and what might be coming next for the show.

Season 9 Episode 12 of the Hard Water Fishing Show kicks off in the first week of March as Jeff and Jason dive into late-season ice fishing. With ice conditions changing across Minnesota, the guys talk about recent fishing on Nunya lake and start preparing for an upcoming trip to Lake of the Woods.

Jeff and Jason recap their Red Lake ice fishing trip, staying in a permanent shack at Beacon Harbor and chasing perch, pike, and eater walleyes. They break down what worked (glow lures, minnows, bigger profiles), debate flip-over vs hub shelters, and share a few travel hiccups—including Jeff’s unexpected tire replacement on the way north. Listener news sparks talk of a future mountain trout adventure, and the guys wrap it up with gear talk, generator plans, and late-season episode ideas

In this episode we talk answer listener questions and also cover lots of other ice fishing related topics and some non ice fishing related ones to.

In S9E8 of the Hard Water Fishing Show, Jeff and Jason break down late-season crappie tactics, share a no-BS Leech Lake fishing report, and dive into what’s actually working on the ice right now.

The ice is in and the lessons are piling up. Jeff and Jason dig into what’s working, what’s not, and how this season is changing the way they fish — from depth breaks and fish behavior to gear, tech, and cold-weather chaos.

Jeff and Jason kick things off with a full recap of their Red Lake, Minnesota trip. Despite tough conditions and a slower bite, they managed to catch walleyes by adjusting presentations and leaning into finesse tactics. Gold, red, and rattling lures proved effective, with glow Buckshots standing out once the bite pattern became clear.

The trip wasn’t without challenges. From less‑than‑ideal lodging to the realities of hauling, setting up, and breaking down gear, the guys share the honest, behind‑the‑scenes details that every ice angler can relate to. A major theme throughout the episode is organization, efficiency, and learning from mistakes—all setting the stage for future improvements.

In this episode, Jeff and Jason kick off the early-ice season with safety reminders, gear updates, listener tips, and some clever DIY hacks to simplify time on the ice. They’re joined by veteran Minnesota guide Captain Josh Hagemeister, who shares practical ice fishing strategies, affordable gear advice, and insights on how modern sonar affects fish behavior. The show wraps with memorable guide stories and a preview of what to expect from the upcoming St. Paul Ice Fishing Show.

Jeff and Jason kick off Season 9, Episode 4 with early-ice updates, listener news, and gear talk ranging from ice shack mods to coolers and augers. They sit down with Jason from IceHawk Fishing Gear to explore how guiding frustrations led him to create a premium Minnesota-made tip-up system and dive into the challenges of patents, prototypes, and product design. The episode wraps with a look at IceHawk’s new Bluetooth-enabled smart tip-up and stories from the ice, including a remarkable rescue that earned Jason a Carnegie Hero Medal nomination.

Season 9 continues as early ice begins forming up north and Jeff and Jason start getting excited for the first fishable ice of the year. With Red Lake close to freezing, the guys admit they might even skip the St. Paul Ice Show if the ice is ready—because fishing always wins.

This episode also features a great guest: Brett from REL Fishing, who shares his all-inclusive wheelhouse rental and guiding experience on Lake Minnetonka.

The Hard Water crew dives into wheelhouse life with returning guests Ole and Kathy Olson. From gas-station cappuccinos and Hop Cremancer IPAs to gear talk, new Minnesota regs, and family adventures on the ice, this episode brings laughter, lessons, and plenty of midwestern ice-fishing wisdom.

In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jeff and Jason talk about a gear check. Is our gear a donkey or dink. A donkey being a big trophy size fish and a dink being something we would throw back.