S9E13 – Lake of the Woods & Best of Season 9
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.
In This Episode
Lake of the Woods ice fishing trip recap
The best moments from Season 9
Ice fishing gear and technology discussions
Listener stories and community highlights
Fishing lessons learned this season
What’s next for the Hard Water Fishing Show
Listener News
Because we put our listeners first.
We heard from listeners about:
Writing fishing license numbers inside tackle boxes in case wallets are forgotten
The challenge of filming while fishing
Experiences with Piscifun Carbon X reels
Lake of the Woods Trip
Jason shares details about a trip to Lake of the Woods where a group of family and friends get together each March for a fishing trip.
The trip involved multiple shelters, snowmobiles, and a lot of gear. The group ran into a large pressure ridge that forced them to backtrack several miles, showing just how unpredictable ice conditions can be on big water.
Despite the challenges, the trip still produced walleyes and bonus perch, making for another memorable outing on one of Minnesota’s most well-known fisheries.
Fishing Techniques
The conversation also covered some of the presentations that worked during the trip.
Glow spoons and buckshot-style lures produced fish, and anglers discussed different approaches to keeping lures near the bottom versus fishing slightly higher in the water column.
Like most ice fishing trips, patience and experimentation with different depths and presentations helped dial in the bite.
Best of Season 9
As the season comes to a close, Jeff and Jason look back at some of the moments that stood out during Season 9.
Highlights included:
Getting ready for another ice season
Early ice fishing reports
Conversations about gear, shelters, rods, and electronics
Great guests joining the show and sharing their knowledge
The Red Lake discussion and fishing strategies
How technology like forward-facing sonar is changing ice fishing
Listener stories and community fishing reports
Lessons learned from both great bites and slow fishing days
Another season of talking fishing and sharing stories from the ice is officially in the books.
What’s Next
Season 9 may be wrapping up, but the Hard Water Fishing Show isn’t slowing down.
Plans for the future include a new logo and new show merchandise, along with more fishing conversations, gear talk, and stories from the ice.
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