I have been thinking about ice fishing for a while now but I keep putting it off. I’m not sure if I will ever go out on the ice but if I am going, I am closer than ever.
So I have been prepping by reading some other blogs and stories. When I read about fishing on a lake with 6 inch ice rising and falling I was back peddling for sure. Apparently this is rare and my blood settled so I am back on my search for where I might travel next year for some ice fishing. I’m thinking I want one of those 30 inch walleyes but this article makes ice fishing for perch sound cool too.
Still, it looks like a lot of work with the amount of gear needed and the precautions you have to take for safety and warmth. Although I bet it’s an experience you never forget even if you come home empty handed after a day of fishing on the ice. However, the memory of pulling your first catch up through a six inch hole on an iced lake has got to be priceless.
If you have never been ice fishing and you wonder what type of preparation and gear you need then head over to Minnesota Angler site and read the post on Ice Fishing Equipment.
Well, that’s it, I will get back to you next year when I do it, or if I don’t, maybe you’ll forget I said I was going to 
Pete,
Thanx for linking to my post about ice fishing equipment. I collected the list over the course of the season and it’s nice to know it was useful.
I fully recommend you try ice fishing. If you’re a little anxious, just wait til you see others on the ice first. Go with someone with experience if you can and I’m sure they’ll let you borrow equipment before decide to make your own investment.
I’m a bigger fan of open water fishing, but it’s definitely a fun experience and one to remember.
Thanks for the words of encouragement, I do plan on going ice fishing and I will post about it when I do. Not sure how I missed your comment but better late than never.