I was planning to replace the CO detector in my hard side fish house, and my background in electronics got me to thinking about whether the temperatures the detector sees when you are away with the heat off affects them. I emailed a couple of well known manufacturers of these detectors and got essentially the same reply from both. Here is a quote from one of them: The temperature ranges the alarm can withstand is 40-100 degrees (F). Even without the batteries in it, if it is in colder temperatures than 40 degrees, the components inside the alarm will be damaged ..read more

Snowmobile and ice fishing gear ready to go! Some of you people are not following the program, please go pick up a Tesla, so it will snow again ..read more

The roads are glare ice out there.  Just drove down 371 to 10 from Brainerd to Sartell and there were two trucks with ice houses jackknifed in the ditches.  One before Little falls and one down by Rice.  Had another pickup out of Royalton all over the road zigzagging from one side to another but pulled it out!    So careful if your coming or going even in the morning, winds blowing pretty good as well.  Good luck.   ..read more

Decided to build own house. Going to do a 8x16 single axle. Question I have is the axle pivot setup, only steel I could find that would fit is 2"ID double X tube and 1 15/16" solid. Putting it inside the 2" has some play approx 1/16". What I want to know is how much play is allowed? I don't want to have stuck rusted pivots. The tube will be about 10-12" long. Open to suggestions, TIA ..read more

Been searching for a long time and looking to build an 8x16 house. Like a lot of ideas and tips on this forum. Now I just need the dimensions, location of axle(s) and anything else needed. Already bought the tube steel years ago and am glad I did with today's crazy prices. Only steel I might need is the center part. We have a fab shop at my work and would rather build it as I do have some time. Does anyone have or know where I can find some drawings or plans to get started on my build? Thank You in Advance ..read more

The Best Winter Fishing Destinations for Anglers Winter can be a great time for fishing, with fewer crowds and opportunities to catch a variety of cold-water fish species. However, choosing the right winter fishing destination can be challenging, as some areas are better suited for winter fishing than others. In this essay, we will explore some of the best winter fishing destinations for anglers, from frozen lakes to rivers and streams. Ice Fishing in Minnesota Minnesota is known for its world-class ice fishing, with thousands of frozen lakes and miles of rivers and streams to explore. Anglers ..read more

Wonder if spearing is legal over there?   https://boingboing.net/2023/02/24/walking-upside-down-on-the-ceiling-of-a-frozen-lake-in-finland.html ..read more

One of the most anticipated times of the year is winter ice fishing. Whether you've never been, are just getting started, or have been ice fishing your whole life, here are some tips and tricks for fishing specific species in the winter.Fish feeding and behavioral patterns often change as the seasons change. If you wish to target a specific species, you can choose the depth, bait size and location (such as near shore or around land sites that extend into deeper water) to increase your chances of catching that species. Brook trout: The number one tip for ice fishing brook trout is to stay shall ..read more

Just wanted to let everyone know they are making these tip ups again at Spencer Plastics in Cadillac Mi. Website will be available soon ..read more

This rains going to really screw the rest of the ice fishing season on some lakes.  And snowmobiling ..read more