You know, I grew up in Northern michigan many, many years ago and it wasnt until 2 years ago that I was asked to go ice fishing by my nephews friend. Didnt catch a thing altho he swears that 2 days before he caught 35 JUMBO perch!! LOL! So, my new years resolution was to start doing things on my own that I never did before for whatever reason. Ice fishing was on the list. couple weeks ago bought the necessary clothing (insulated coveralls from Cabelas have to go back since they fit 2 of me and my siamese twin is in prison LOL!)to survive on the ice, also bought a 2nd rod and reel and some jigs and last weekend made my icefishin debute. Didnt catch a thing! for what its worth, nobody else did either.
But, have had frigid temps this past week and a half now and there is plenty of ice on the lake.
It is obvious that we need to talk about your ice priorirties.
Ice goes in scotch. I realize that you want to do the fish thing but really...........