[bradlutt]

I know most people are focused on the summer time fun. But I'm ready for ice to be back. Ready to be up at the cottage on the lake catching nice girls and perch. Anyone else with me?

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[Smallie12]

I'm with you simply for the fact that if I'm ice fishing there is ZERO chance I get bit by a mosquito, lol.

 

[LITTLECLEO]

I’m with ya,nothing compares to being on a sheet of ice,absolutely luv it, got bit by the ice bug bck in 2015 on mother ERIE in Ohio water for eyes, unbelievable,been hooked ever since.. And those dang skeeters have been on fire the last few wks, furious little monsters for sure🤣🤣


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[peacemaker68]

A have a cousin who texts me daily asking if it is time to go put tip ups out yet...yea, we are ready for ice as well!

 

[michcats]

Ice over sun anyday!!!!

 

[Smallie12]

I'm still waiting patiently .

 

[Debs jigger]

READY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[jiggerjarvi]

I’m in too

 

[martini77]

I am ready!!! this long wait is killing me!

 

[Walley Gordo]

I try to not get my hopes up and jinx the ice season but with that being said bring it on!

 

[Some dude]

I guess I'm ready too , I'm in the ice section in August for a reason , I'm certifiable 🤪

 

[Shoeman]

Buy a boat! One would be surprised how much water you cover

 

[Smallie12]

Some of us like a challenge. That's like telling a deer hunter to put the bow down and only use a rifle because it is easier and less intimate of an experience imo. Fishing is fishing and hunting is hunting but there are different kinds that peak different people's interest. I know plenty of hardcore boat guys that catch as many fish as anyone but they love the hardwater too as it presents a different challenge. Probably a lot of guys like me in the fact that I get no rush of catching any sized pan fish from a boat so I concentrate on bass and other species I don't keep and eat or dread catching through the ice. But in the winter I love catching hog crappies and slab gills because that is the time of year they taste better and are more enjoyable to catch on light tackle. To me, a complete angler is one who can catch fish every way imaginable just a hunter that is successful with whatever season is in session. Besides, when you learn where the fish are in the winter you don't need to cover much water

 

[Sr.Blood]

I'm reminded every summer why i love ice fishing over summer fishing!...NO BUGS, NO HEAT!!!!

 

[pheeew]

Yup, been getting some projects done now. Took advantage of the Frank's Shanty Days pre-order, so I got a new shanty and sled coming my way soon. Getting lots of jigs painted too! Meanwhile, I have salmon camp and whitefish to look forward too before the ice hits.

 

[Petoskey]

Enjoying open water season but i’m real excited for the hardwater. Got big plans for this winter. Gonna chase walleye, perch and trout like usual but going to do a lot of night fishing for burbot - something I didn’t get to do last season at all. Got some good trips planned as well - hoping to get out to Fort Peck at least once to chase big pike and walleye. If I go twice I’ll be after some big Lakers!

 

[bigbuckmiddaugh]

Yup! Hope it’s a cold one like 2014-15

 

[Smallie12]

Who's going to make the first prediction to ruin it for everyone? Farmers almanac says plenty of cold and ice for Michigan this year!

 

[Some dude]

Who's going to make the first prediction to ruin it for everyone? Farmers almanac says plenty of cold and ice for Michigan this year!

Well , I guess not me , lol , hoping for a good hardy Michigan winter !!

 

[rough water]

I’m really hoping for some good ice And early. Retiring in December and am making me some new ice rods since I should have a little more time to use them, fingers crossed 🤷‍♂️ Doing a walleye rod and a noodle for pan fish.