Ice Fishing

When winter comes, the best thing to do until the next season of floating rivers and relaxing on lakes is to don the ski-doo suit, grab the auger and  ice hut, and go ice fishing.  Ice fishing has a long history throughout the world, and is an enjoyable way to spend the winter months and put some food on the table and in the smoker.
 
One of ice fishing's allures is to actually see the fish come up and take your hook.  When you are in an ice fishing tent, you are able to see down into the water — as deep as 50 feet in some of the lakes we fish in — spot cruising fish, and actually see them take your lure!  Your heart gets pumping long before they take the bait!    Its fun to see them bump your hook a couple of times and then come and hammer it!  It teaches you a lot about presentation to aid you in your summer fishing.  Many people like ice fishing so much they actually have given up fishing in the summer!