Hard Water Show Ice Fishing Podcast

Jeff and Jason wrap up season the short 2023-2024 ice fishing season and season seven of the hard water fishing show. We talk about a ice fishing trip to Devils Lake hosted by Dakota Sunset Resort https://bit.ly/3NSeeBK.    We are joined by guests Steve and Noah the Kid to share their thoughts on ice fishing Devils and Pelican lake in North Dakota.   Engle bait cooler bubbler https://amzn.to/4akrJTR  Engle bait cooler combo https://amzn.to/4c5Ep2h 

In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jeff and Jason talk about ice fishing Mille Lacs in Minnesota and Iowa.     Links Dakota Sunset resort, we are going to head there soon and check it out.  https://bit.ly/3NSeeBK  A similar tip-up to the r-tek we talked about https://amzn.to/3w6uzgo Fluorocarbon fishing line we talked about on the show, I use this to tie to a small swivel on my braid lines as a leader  https://amzn.to/3Sy0s9c  Tape to attach to your rod, works pretty well and what I am running on my rod now  https://amzn.to/48WMFjt   perch talker lure I was using https://amzn.to/49fKnMx  slab seeker lure that I have been using lately  https://bit.ly/42nIg6D     

On this episode we have painter, muralist, graphic designer and Minnesota DNR Fisheries Technician Hannah Onema.  You can find all of her art here https://www.hannahanemaart.com/  A link to our legend sponsor Dakota Sunset Resort on the shores of Devils Lake ND https://bit.ly/3NSeeBK  Hannah Anema (onema) is a painter, muralist, graphic designer, and crafter out of Minnesota. From a young, age her greatest passions have always been art and nature. Hannah is most well known for her work in oils. Most of her artwork is based off her interactions with the natural world, but she also paints a large amount of other subject matter including portraiture, family pets, and humanitarian issues. ​ In regards to her paintings of the natural world, Hannah loves creating artwork that might give the viewer a different perspective of nature, or create beauty out of something that once seemed mundane. She hopes her art can help strengthen the viewers love of nature, or instill a lost connection to earth, one painting at a time ​ Outside her life as an artist, Hannah works full-time for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources as a Fisheries Technician. The daily interactions Hannah is able have with the many unique fish species of Minnesota is a theme in many of her works. ​ In her spare time (outside of painting and netting fish), Hannah loves to forage, hunt, fish, travel, and visit close friends and family with her partner, Matt, and dog, Ashagi. (Asha)      

On this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show we talk to Sean and Linda from Dakota Sunset Resort located on Devils Lake in North Dakota.  For More information click the link here. https://bit.ly/3NSeeBK  Jeff tells the story of the Tesla Cybertruck and driving the most expensive car he has ever driven a Model S Plaid.    Links UV Pink Buckshot, Perch or Wonder bread https://amzn.to/47oMxro  Tumbler https://amzn.to/3S5EI5c   millennium boat seat https://amzn.to/3tKaxY7 

On this episode we talk about not just a ice fishing show, but the ice fishing show.  The St. Paul Ice Fishing Show.  https://bit.ly/3t24Cxa  Mark Martin https://bit.ly/3Ts09P5 explains how to hook your spoon in this video https://bit.ly/3v0dTGL Thanks to Kail from Twin Cities Walleyes https://bit.ly/3ToKQGN for the tip. We met Matt Klug https://virtualangling.com/angler/matt-klug/  at the show.  He was really helpful in finding a ice fishing tackle box that did not break our lures on our way to the ice.  https://amzn.to/3tgy7vj  Legend A howling good time.  Sponsored by Dakota Sunset Resort https://bit.ly/3t8M2DN on Devils Lake near Minnewaukan, North Dakota.  You have access to the ice from the resort!  Gear Rechargeable batteries AA https://amzn.to/481UQKU  or AAA https://amzn.to/3NvyLvN for your headlamp. Fingear Shuttle https://bit.ly/47ho1sn  Recommended for your forward facing sonar setup. Electric Snowdog Bike and Snowdog https://bit.ly/3RQKeZH  Otter Cabin Pro Hub - with the big door https://bit.ly/3R3AKbQ   Bait Loader  https://bit.ly/41kdFpM SOS Sled Organizing System https://bit.ly/3tivlFP a great new way to organize your ice sled. Otter Side Kick Seat https://bit.ly/3Nvzq0f a really comfy seat for a bucket. Cameras Marcum recon HD https://amzn.to/48aUphr  or Aqua-vu https://amzn.to/48zlVF9   

On this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show we talk to Curt Quesnell on how to clean your catch and the upcoming ice fishing season on Lake of the Woods. You can find more of his content on You tube here https://bit.ly/3N8WhP6  Quotes There is no handle on a perch!  Go someplace good! Links X-800 Clam Thermal - it might qualify for a tiny home https://amzn.to/3uMGWxa  x-1200 Clam Hub - Even bigger 188 SQ FT  https://bit.ly/3uGPnKu  Otter Cabin  https://bit.ly/3R3AKbQ  Marcum Lithium Shuttle https://amzn.to/3t4Ql2E  Eskimo rod bag https://amzn.to/3Gqa4Np  2B rod case  https://bit.ly/3QoIswH  walleye Creation Nation Lure - Walleye Record Holder  https://amzn.to/47EFyeD  Blue Tips tip up alerts https://amzn.to/3T5mFwY Beaver Dam lighted tip up  https://amzn.to/3TcOgg1     

On this episode on the Hard Water Fishing Show we talk about upgrading your ice gear.   More information on stuff we talked about We talked about the Clam x-800 shack purchased by a listener.   The new Strikemaster Power Station, looks expensive but you can use your auger batteries.  I got the Jackery 300 power station this summer and it worked great, Its an alternative that in the end is probably cheaper and better.  A new tip up Clam Predator  but we like the Fire House  for a fancy one, or our favorite the beaver dam Jason is hoping to get a smaller camera, I have used this one before Aqua View Underwater Camera Jason has like 12 of these flame king refillable propane 1lb bottles.  They are great. Jason is going to try out this new slim tackle box by clam     

In this first episode of season 7 of the Hard Water Fishing Show Ole joins to talk about shuttles for forward facing sonar.    Fin Gear Shuttle - This is the one that works for Ole Fin Gear Ice Pole  - The pole that we used that worked well Garmin Live Scope - On my wish list. Clam X400 - New Clam shack with the big door we talked about Freeze Armor - Keep your batteries warm. Otter Pro - Nice shack with a big door 2B Ice Rod Case  - New case I picked up this year.  

In the last episode of season 6 North Woods Dave and Ole join the show to reflect on the ice fishing season.  

On this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show we welcome back Curt Quesnell.  Curt is a fishing guide with NCOR guide service, longtime radio host and all around awesome fisherman.  We talk about the highlights from the season, and a long term update on fishing with Hummingbird Mega Live forward facing sonar. You can find him at  Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CQuesnell/ or on youtube at https://www.youtube.com/@curtquesnell   

On this episode of the hard water fishing show Jeff & Jason are joined by Ben Blegen and Nick Schertz from the USA Ice fishing team.  For more information go to https://www.usangling.org/  We also catch up about our Lake of the Woods trip from early March    

On this episode of the hard water fishing show Jeff and Jason go live on Facebook for the first time.  Brother Matt joins the show live, ice fishing from a undisclosed lake in northern Minnesota.   You can find the video version of the episode on Facebook here https://fb.watch/i_viueSfNR/ 

In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jeff & Jason talk about minnows. When to use them and what fish to target.   Jeff fished with Lake of the woods fishing guide Curt Quesnell from NCOR Guide Service.  Find him on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CQuesnell  YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_6j6ukUrSdHh_Ay3xrXQfw   Jeff used Limit Creek Rods on lake of the woods, a great alternative to ugly stick more sensitive for the same price or less. https://amzn.to/3xalJeD   Ice buster bobbers https://amzn.to/40WqYMG , we need to use these more.    

In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show we talk about tip ups & downs. Steve Olson from Ice Hole Heaters is on to talk about stopping your ice hole from freezing up. Show Notes Links to Steve's website https://www.iceholeheater.com/ https://cabincustoms.com/  Clam Pin Head Minnow https://amzn.to/3X1qUrW  Sullivan  tip down https://amzn.to/3HXabBN  Trophy Angler Shuttle Bag, really like this so far http://bit.ly/3jvIC9a  Tackle Bag backpack.  Just the right size for ice fishing https://amzn.to/3DFeL56  Beaver Dam tip up, Jeff's First Tip Up Choice http://bit.ly/3WYcGYR  HT Tip Up,  Jason likes these ones https://amzn.to/3Y4tZJ2  This is great for storage r-tek https://amzn.to/3HWr2Vf  Jaycees fishing tournament, the one Steve talked about.  https://icefishing.org/ 

In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jason finds squishy ice conditions. Jeff fishes Mille Lacs Lake.  Listener Spencer has a legend of ice fishing on a sunny day.

Jason Mitchell from Jason Mitchell Outdoors joins the show to talk about ice fishing.   For more information on Jason Mitchell Outdoors go to https://www.jasonmitchelloutdoors.com/    Check out the official Hard Water Fishing Show website at https://www.hardwatershow.com/  Become a patron of the Hard Water Fishing Show at  https://patron.podbean.com/hwfs 

In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jeff catches some nice sunfish and Ole fishes Leech Lake recorded live.     Show Notes We talked a bit about underwater cameras.  Here is one that my brother in law owns, that I used in my sunfish outing https://amzn.to/3C4z4bc A new ice rod locker I started using, to protect my fancy new tuned up custom rod https://amzn.to/3GoSMBi  I also considered this one by striker https://amzn.to/3YR5m3h but it was a bit big for my needs. This is a new shuttle https://bit.ly/3C5qhFR  from Bass Khang I have on order, cant wait to get it. Here is the dingle drop I used while pan fishing https://bit.ly/3vstKuF  and the drop kick swirl jig https://bit.ly/3vutawc  Check out the official hard water fishing show website here https://www.hardwatershow.com/  Become a patron here https://patron.podbean.com/hwfs 

Jason fishes early ice at Red Lake,  Jeff fishes Mille Lacs and we interview Ryan about the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show.   More Info A couple links to information we talked about on the show. Fast snaps that when fishing for easy lure switching.  https://amzn.to/3v05Hmp Yak Tracks Pro that I used to not fall on my butt on Mille Lacs.  But they should work on any lake :) https://amzn.to/3PF9rn8  Perch talker by Lindy Lures.  One of my favorite lures in pint and white.  https://amzn.to/3V1YdKd My favorite reel, Phlueger President https://amzn.to/3W5qjpb  Link to the rod from Tuned Up Custom Rods, I got the 30 inch precision.  https://bit.ly/3WsOZYy  Stop Light Bobber, Ryan got on of these at the ice show https://amzn.to/3G0u1uV  Hometown hero outdoors, Ryan mentioned this organization in his show  https://bit.ly/3PxQ9zX  Fish Daddy Outdoors Micro LED Spoon, Ryan got one of these at the show  https://bit.ly/3V8ngLU     

Jenny Anderson, Girl of 10,000 Lakes joins the show to talk about ice fishing and her ice fishing book 123 Ice Fishing.   You can find the book on her web site 123icefishing.com , and use the code HWFS for 15% off.

In this episode we go back to the buffet for seconds and thirds.  Jeff attended the Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo and went to some seminars.  Also we take a few listener questions. Julie Henson shares a ice fishing legend of ice fishing as a kid and catching a big walleye.   MN-Fish We talked a bit MN-Fish, who represents the interests for all anglers, clubs, local organizations and industry stakeholders.  Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo Jeff went to the Hard Water Ice Fishing Expo ice show and took Jason's advice and went to the seminars Jason Durham Gave a hour long talk about fishing expectations.  He had a ton of knowledge he was willing to share on fishing.   Mike Raetz Learned a ton about pan fishing in the weeds from Mike.  If you see him speaking at a show check him out. Clam Pro Tackle Plastics I am going to try a few plastics recommended by Mike Raetz.