Ice Fishing

There was concern among the local fishing community that the ice fishing season this winter would be in jeopardy, due to the late arrival of winter and the relatively mild temperatures we experienced through most of January.

But a cold snap in February allowed the bay to freeze enough that small groups of people could safely fish with lightweight equipment and temporary structures.

Sleds moved equipment, instead of vehicles.

And tents were used, instead of the sturdier huts that are usually in place through the winter.

We may not have the traditional semi-permanent fishing community established on the lake this winter, but at least the opportunity for a few days on the ice presented itself for those that enjoy fishing in this weather!

One last thing.  Do you use Steller?  I tried it.  I think I liked it.

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Photo a Day - Gone Fishing

The fishing rods are out... it must mean summer is getting closer.

Three fish were caught, and one kid fell in.

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Gone Fishing

 It started with my oldest son and his girlfriend.  Last summer they bought fishing rods to bring down to the docks.  

Now every one of the boys has a fishing rod of their own.

Honestly, I don't get it.  I've fished once in my life, and I was bored beyond description.

But I was happy enough to bring my camera and watch them do whatever it is they do.  There was much handling of worms.  No thank you.

And fish.  They touched the fish.  Ick.

But they were outside, and they were getting along, and there were no electronics.

Just the lake and the fish.  And older brothers teaching younger brothers how it all works.

And a surprise fishing friend.

*Update*  After much comparing of images on Google, we've decided that our fishing friend is a weasel!

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