Ice Fishing: A Social Activity

If you live in a place where the mercury dips below zero this time of year, and you’re not exploring ice fishing, you’re missing out. And, if you like to harvest the occasional trout (or pike,walleye, or perch), winter is the best time to do it. This time of year, fish are still eating, but their metabolisms are slower. They eat less — just enough to survive, really. Their flesh is firm and fresh. And, truth be told, nothing tastes better than trout, pike or walleye pulled through a hole in the ice. For me, it’s the time of year when I can dependably access big fish. Ice fishing is also an excellent social activity. when I’m ice fishing, I’m rarely alone. Sure, there are safety concerns that make it smart to fish with a buddy or two, but also … well… misery loves company. If I’m going to sit on a bucket atop a frozen body of water, I’d just as soon have somebody there to share my whiskey and bitch to about how cold I am. At the end of the day, ice fishing can be a very social and rewarding experience to help you win the fight against old man winter.       … Fish Cowboyz Out ….