michigan ice fishing

Late Ice Stripes

Posted by Pete from HuntDucksHookFish.com ⋅ March 4, 2011 ⋅ Leave a comment

This always seems to happen. Just when the fish start biting, I’ve got to quit fishing. It’s inevitable. I figure out a pattern then something comes up and I’m shorebound. Maybe it’s karma. Maybe it’s because I’d rather be fishing than doing just about anything else. So it doesn’t matter when I have to quit … Continue reading →

Trout on Ice

Posted by Pete from HuntDucksHookFish.com ⋅ February 24, 2011 ⋅ Leave a comment

Tradition is the soul. Anticipation is the heart. Photos are proof. Every outdoor enthusiast has traditions. Shared rituals that kick off your favorite season from Waterfowl to Upland. Walleye to Whitetails. We invite the same people each year. We set off in search of that one spot, the opening morning honey hole, that sets the … Continue reading →

Monster Gills on Ice

Posted by Pete from HuntDucksHookFish.com ⋅ February 17, 2011 ⋅ 1 Comment

Bluegill. Nothing about them seems all that sexy. They’re not mean like pike. Or tricky like walleye. They’re the fish you caught at the end of a boat dock. When you were 4. I can’t explain why a fish I ignore 10 months a year suddenly becomes an obsession. When the lakes in Michigan freeze … Continue reading →

Gear Review: Cabela’s Inferno Boots

Posted by Pete from HuntDucksHookFish.com ⋅ January 26, 2011 ⋅ Leave a comment

I’ve been rocking some solid new kicks this ice fishing season. These boots are comfortable, warm and (so far) very waterproof. The flat black color matches my shanty and my Carhartts adding some much needed style to my wardrobe. These bad mofo’s simply go by the name “Inferno”. There really isn’t a more suitable title. … Continue reading →

Gear Review: FXE Snosuit Gauntlet Mitt from Frabill

Posted by Pete from HuntDucksHookFish.com ⋅ January 19, 2011 ⋅ 5 Comments

Frabill knows ice fishing. From shanties, to tip-ups, to clothing, Frabill has been a part of my hardwater fishing adventures for years. The addition of the FXE Snosuit Gauntlet Mittens to their arsenal proves the company is focused on providing ice anglers the best gear to battle the elements in an unforgiving sport. I was … Continue reading →

First Ice 2010

Posted by Pete from HuntDucksHookFish.com ⋅ December 10, 2010 ⋅ Leave a comment

Here’s a quick update on the ice conditions at Metro Beach. 7:30 am: Docks in the Harbor Master and the entire bay (to the island) were completely locked-up. The ice is only about 1.5″ thick and soft. I don’t trust the ice this early in the season so we fished from the docks. I augured … Continue reading →

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