Saturday, January 05, 2013

2013 Early Ice. Chequamegon Bay.



New ice fishing shelter. 


Early ice fishing. Some are driving vehicles. I prefer a little more ice. For now this is my way on and off ice. If the cold weather holds out we should be driving by next week. It is shaping up to be a great season. For now the bay has 9 to 12" of ice with little or no snow cover.



Setup and fishing.




This was a great early ice fishing day.  It has been a couple of years since the "brothers-in-laws" have been ice fishing together. Hopefully we will get to do this more often. 




Ice fishing isn't only about catching fish. It's about enjoying the day and the company. Having fun is always in the cards.



A view to the Northwest. Looking toward Washburn Wisconsin.


Captured air bubbles in this early season black ice.



It doesn't get much better than this. A great way to end a day out on Chequamegon Bay. And yes we did catch some fish.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Looks like the end of a beautiful day. Hope you another one today. Looking Good!!! Nice to see my three guys out there again.
DJG

Anonymous said...

I disagree with the "grumpy old men" title. I happen to know first hand that they are 3 of the nicest, kindest, thoughtful men in Ashland!

Grayquill said...

This something I have yet to do - Ice fish. Great pictures and you look like you have it down to a science or would that be biologisis - probably not a word but should be "-)