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Title: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Dec 09, 2008, 08:03 PM
I would like to give a big welcome to all of the MN newbies! Let us know a bit about yourself!

Where are you from? Where do you fish? Are you new to the sport or a seasoned ice god?

You need 5 posts before you can view certain parts of the site, this can be a good place to get one out of the way! :laugh:










Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: walleyegetter on Dec 09, 2008, 09:34 PM
Hi I'm Jason. New to this site but not new to fishing. I mostly fish Minnetonka and other lakes in the area. I've been laid off the past 3 winters and I love it.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: DaddyRazzo on Dec 09, 2008, 10:28 PM
hey my name is CJ. I live in good ol Red Wing. Im not a born MN, so im working on mastering the ice fishing world and i love it. I fish mostley around here &right over the bridge to wisconsin but i do take trips around MN. cant wait to talk more  CJ
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: olympiccop2002 on Dec 09, 2008, 10:50 PM
Hi I'm Bjorn and I'm an ice fishing addict... :tipup: I guess the first step is to admit it huh? ;D I've fished up North (LOW, URL) but never in the Metro area. I'll be fishing the Washington and Chisago area this Winter. Good luck to us all and stay safe!

Bjorn 
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: muduck on Dec 09, 2008, 10:59 PM
Name is Adam 24 years old, im from milaca MN, lived in or around milaca my whole life, been ice fishin since i was old about five years old, far from a pro, but i love to be on the ice!!, love fishing period
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Fat_C on Dec 09, 2008, 11:47 PM
They call me Colt, 24, No wife to tell me no (yet), Live in Zimmerman, MN. Usually fish around town. Baxter, Blue, Little Elk, Green and sometimes go to Mille Lacs. Not addicted or anything  ;), just a recreational user.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: DeviousPete on Dec 10, 2008, 05:34 AM
Not really NEW.... been around for a while.... just havent' posted alot...

 From St Cloud.... Originally from NY/NJ .... Been here about 3 years now and haven't looked back :D
Usually fish the St Cloud area lakes..... or Mille lacs and LOW ....
 
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Feeling Crappie on Dec 10, 2008, 12:10 PM
My name is Jason. I've been ice fishing for 10 years now. Still can't catch the size or numbers I want but that's the way it goes they can always be bigger or have more of em. I release almost everything I catch unless a request for fish comes down from grandma. I love catching crappies and I'm always down for somebody new coming with me or taking me with them. I like to see how other people fish too. :tipup:
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: two_fish_tommy on Dec 10, 2008, 05:46 PM
My name is tom. been ice fishing my whole life mostly little lakes in cen mn.  spent alot of time on the ice with skipper not catching anything. so I guess he is the reason I got into this site. For those of you who came to the ice show I was the one there with skipper :tipup:
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Dec 10, 2008, 08:06 PM
Welcome to the site!

Look for the reports boards to start changing in the coming days. If you have a section, go ahead and post! If not, I should have most of you covered by sunday night. ;)

If there is anything you would like to see, post me some info........HERE (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=88755.0).
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Snortwheeze on Dec 11, 2008, 07:58 PM
Hi all
Snortwheeze
Been Ice fiching since could woalk or close to it
fish in south west mn
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: MNman5r on Dec 11, 2008, 09:38 PM
Hey there guys! Im Dru. Ive lived in Waconia most of my life and I fish Lake Waconia, hydes, parley and whaletail. sometimes im lucky enough to go to Lake of the Woods
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: David Barber on Dec 11, 2008, 09:42 PM
Welcome all!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Leatherman on Dec 11, 2008, 10:17 PM
Greetings from the West Metro! I fish Medicine, Independence and Parkers Lakes to name a few. I also try to get up to Mille Lacs a few times each season. Whenever I can I'll share what I've learned and look forward to hearing your insights and opinions. I'm looking forward to being an old pro at fishing hard water someday instead of being just old!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: mrdougb on Dec 12, 2008, 11:27 AM
I'm Doug and I live in Little Falls, MN.  I moved out here from Colorado about 5 years ago and have been Ice Fishing since I got here.  I usually fish the Central MN area (Little Falls, Brainerd, St Cloud, Alex areas).
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: TJ Bauer on Dec 15, 2008, 01:13 PM
Welcome to all the new members in the great state of Minnesota
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: channelcatben on Dec 15, 2008, 05:22 PM
I'm Ben. I'm in Minneapolis, and I mainly fish the city lakes (usually Nokomis... it's close). This is only my second year on the ice, but I'm pretty much addicted. Used to hate winter until I figured out how to fish on hard water.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: tlau on Dec 16, 2008, 01:37 PM
Hi. Tim from Eveleth. Been reading iceshanty for years and finally signed up. Its been a great start to the season thus far. nice solid ice and now a blanket of snow.  ;D
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Dec 17, 2008, 07:14 PM

we were going to call it NOWIFE (North of Wherever Ice Fishing Excursion).....


Priceless ;D You should slap a trade mark on that. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: mthodges on Dec 18, 2008, 01:42 PM
Name is Ty, I live in Bloomington, Fish West Metro Lakes most of the time, Transplant from the Pacific Northwest, been ice fishing only about 4 years. Make an annual ice fishing trek north to Lake of the Woods with Friends and Family.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: essquires on Dec 18, 2008, 06:41 PM
Hello,
My name is Eric and I live in Duluth.  I will mostly fish in the Duluth/Twin Ports area and also a little bit around my home town area of Chaska/Waconia.  It took me a few years but now I have all my gear and am ready to do some serious fishing!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: photoboy on Dec 18, 2008, 09:25 PM
 ;D Hello fellow MN ice fisherman, have been ice fishing for about 10 years now.  I love every year...even though I don't get out much (wife & 2 kids) I do make is count every time I go.  I have an annual trip up to Lake of the Woods with a group of guys (10-20).  I will also get out to Lake Traverse (for Northerns) and out to a small lake in WI for sunnies and crappies!  

LOWIFT...we were going to call it NOWIFE (North of Wherever Ice Fishing Excursion)...

Our annual LOWIFT (Lake of the Woods Ice Fishing Trip) will be on Jan 15-18 (fishing on the 16th & 17th)his year...I will be looking for any info on how the lake is doing and good tips the week or so leading up to it...

I wish you all the best of luck this year...and "Get 'em on the Ice!!"

 :laugh: :tipup:

Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: carper34 on Dec 18, 2008, 09:56 PM
pete from bemidji/ wadena, mn depending on what time of year. usually fish on ottertail lake for walleyes
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: pascooter94 on Dec 20, 2008, 05:58 AM
hi, scott from new ulm, ice fishing about 15 yrs,open water about 40years I fish bass tourney's in the summer, then go after what ever eats my jigs in the winter.
hope to learn more from all of you.   <(((>(
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: stevelord47 on Dec 22, 2008, 11:10 AM


Greetings all. I am Steve from Apple Valley.  I have been ice fishing irregularly for more than 40 years.  This year I plan on getting out every chance I can get. I purchased a new auger and flasher at the Ice Fishing Show and have already been out a half dozen times.  I fish Prior, occasionally The Lake of the Woods and Minnewaska.
This past Saturday my son and I fished Prior for a couple of hours without much success.  We moved across the lake to a small bay and fished in 25 feet of water where we found crappies at about 12 feet.We limited out and were home by 4 PM. They were hitting on a small fluorescent green jig with small minnows.
I am excited to have found this great site and am looking forward to getting acquainted with you fellow anglers :icefish:
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: KTapper on Dec 24, 2008, 11:00 PM
I'm Kevin from Rosemount/Mankato.. I love to fish down south around Mankato, and I'm going to try some metro spots this winter. I'm very knowledgeable on open water and hardwater.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: mnoutdoor on Dec 30, 2008, 04:24 PM
I go by mnoutdoor.I fish in local lakes around Fergus falls.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: ifishalone on Jan 01, 2009, 10:18 AM
Name is Larry.  Been lurking for a while.  I fish mostly the north Metro and want to get my kids excited about fishing.  This has been the easiest way, since I don't have a boat.  Thanks for all your wisdom.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: zamboni on Jan 01, 2009, 10:22 AM
Welcome to all the new members.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: PIE on Jan 01, 2009, 10:11 PM
Im Brian, from chaska, i fish the surrounding lakes, mostly waconia. Ive ice fished for about 5 years but i havent gone out very often. this year ive gotten really into it. i got a new portable, a new auger and a crap load of gear. So now i got somthin to do in the winter. its been a lot of fun so far
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: zamboni on Jan 02, 2009, 11:07 AM
. So now i got somthin to do in the winter.

You know, when I got out of the Navy in 96, I hated winter. I was stationed on ship on a tropical island (Guam) for over a year, and coming back to the frozen tundra wasn't my favorite thing, so I hated it. I moved to Kansas City, which has somewhat mild winters compared to here, but moved back in 2006, so I wanted a hobby to enjoy winter. It was either ice fishing, which I had done when I was really little, or snowmobiling. Unless you want to spend $10K on a new sled you are dumping a ton of money into an older one. So I decided ice fishing would be the cheaper option, and now I actually look forward to winter every year. Nothing beats being on the ice.  ;D
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Feeling Crappie on Jan 02, 2009, 04:36 PM
Unless you want to spend $10K on a new sled you are dumping a ton of money into an older one. So I decided ice fishing would be the cheaper option, and now I actually look forward to winter every year. Nothing beats being on the ice.  ;D
Too bad now you're buying that sled anyways to drag the portable out on the lake!  :roflmao:
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: zamboni on Jan 02, 2009, 08:02 PM
We have been driving out fine with a 4X4 pickup
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: crappie_hunter on Jan 07, 2009, 11:07 AM
Hi. Tim from Eveleth. Been reading iceshanty for years and finally signed up. Its been a great start to the season thus far. nice solid ice and now a blanket of snow.  ;D


Hey tim do you fish vermillion at all???
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: 68Goat on Jan 08, 2009, 03:51 PM
My name is John, live in Norwood Young America, I have been on the site for a while but haven't posted much.
I have been ice fishing my whole life more seriously the last 4-5 years than before.

Last year fished a lot on Waconia, Belle, Stella, Washington, Mille Lacs and Lake of the Woods.  My wife loves to ice fish so she is my normal fishin buddy but with her being almost 8 months pregnant has put a bit of a damper on getting out.   We did make it to Lake of the Woods over Christmas weekend and just rented a drive out house...fishin was slow but we had fun so that is the main thing.

If anyone from the west metro is looking for someone to go with shoot me a PM. 
John
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: jlbridges on Jan 11, 2009, 09:24 PM
I live in Lake City mn . Most of my ice fishing is done on Lake Pepin. I've been at it a few years.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Jan 11, 2009, 09:52 PM
Welcome, make yourself at home. :)
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Scott Steil on Jan 13, 2009, 04:00 PM
Scott Steil, Richmond MN and yes I do a lot of ice fishing ;D  Mainly in Northern Minnesota.  I didn't realize there was a MN forum on Ice Shanty.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Jan 13, 2009, 07:56 PM
I'm glad you found us.

MN gets lost in the endless pile of posts from out east. :D
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Atuma1 on Jan 14, 2009, 03:58 PM
I would like to give a big welcome to all of the MN newbies! Let us know a bit about yourself!

Where are you from? Where do you fish? Are you new to the sport or a seasoned ice god?

You need 5 posts before you can view certain parts of the site, this can be a good place to get one out of the way! :laugh:

Hello my name is andy.  I am for lonsdale mn.  I winter fish around in Rice, Scott,and Dakota county.  The fishing has been slow at night but from 12 to 4:30 the crappies and sunnies are hitting good.  some of them are small for lake to lake but there is a lot of nice sized one.  It would be nice to pick the ones you want to keep but when you are pulling them up for 30-50 feet of water you don't always have that choice











Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: bboltjes on Jan 15, 2009, 07:34 AM
Hi guys

Been on the site for a year or so and this is my first post. Spend alot of time here just looking at all the info.
I'm from southcentral Minnesota and spend alot of time fishing the softwater and used to do a lot of ice fishing. Starting to do more ice fishing as my son is starting to get into it. What a great site.

Bryan
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: hauge299 on Jan 15, 2009, 09:35 AM

 Hi, im bryan, i am from Walker, MN, i usually fish on Leech but some small lakes in the area as well.\, with the occasional trip to LOW or red lake. i have been ice fishing since as long as i can remember with my dad and grandpa.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Doddsey on Jan 15, 2009, 12:03 PM

Whats up im jay 21 from zimmerman and i ussually fish lakes close to here, baxter, blue, elk, green. But i love to go up to alexandria and hit some of the many lakes in that area also. Im no pro but Love to get my line wet
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Doddsey on Jan 15, 2009, 12:27 PM
so does anyone know any hott spots around the area i would be glad to swap some info with ya!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: FishinWithTrav on Jan 15, 2009, 07:33 PM
Hey whats up im Travis just joined this site. i've been fishing all my life but just started hardcore ice fishing about 4 years ago. im from stillwater mn i fish all around stillwater, white bear area and all around the rodgers, albertville area too. im mostly a bass fisher is the summer in the winter i'll try to catch anything really.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: jlbridges on Jan 16, 2009, 07:27 PM
The area thats been the best is out from old Frontenac on pepin where you see all the ice shacks.
you catch mostly sauger .
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: evobassfish on Jan 16, 2009, 10:31 PM
what up guys! this is Tom just joined the site. just started ice fishing last year and am pretty much hooked.  located in SE Minnesota and would appreciate any tips or advice on how and where to reel in the slabs. Thanks.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: jiggleystickens on Jan 20, 2009, 07:21 PM
Jiggleystickens here.  I grew up in East Central MN around Moose Lake.  I usually fish Mille Lacs, Upper Red, Lake of the Woods and Winni but like some of the smaller lakes in my area too.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: SkeeterMN on Jan 23, 2009, 01:39 AM
Hi Everyone,
I'm in the East Central part of MN (Rush City area) and just found this site through my brother (BuschWhacker). I'm a bass tournament regular in the summer, and have been known to have a beer or two on the ice. Been fishing and spearing since I was a kid (70's) and don't love it any less today. I run a couples bass tournament circuit that my wife and I started about 5 years ago, and it's been a fun time meeting new people and teaching the wife about fishing. I can't get her on the ice though. She doesn't trust it...no way, no how. As I get older, I'm inclined to tilt her way, but what the heck, ya gots ta fish, right?
Now, if I can find a way that's not so hard on the boat in winter......
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: hafnutz on Jan 24, 2009, 10:40 PM
Hi, I'm Don. I live in No. suburban St. Paul. I used to ice fish several years ago and decided to round up all my old gear and buy a new house and have another run at it. Been hitting a lot of the smaller lakes within 50 miles of home. I generally fish on weekdays and leave the weekends open for the crowds. Retirement lets me do that. Be safe...
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: LineBreak on Feb 04, 2009, 07:07 AM
   Hi, my name is Denny. I live in a town called Worthington, MN. Basically i grew up going summertime and ice fishing with my father. For about 10 years i didn't fish at all... I know i know what was wrong with me, anyways the whole partying and women thing got in the way in those years. Now i fish as much as i can, the wife has not said no yet. Fishing for me is a great way to relieve stress in my life and also spend time alone with my fathers(lord & dad).
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: IA_Eskimo on Feb 07, 2009, 07:49 PM
Hi I am Adrian and live 20 miles South of Fairmont. I like to take the kids fishing and relax, many times we go to Fox Lake just East of Worthington.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Ekruger01 on Aug 17, 2009, 10:19 PM
hi! my names eric, mostly fish the south metro lakes as well as the faribault area! if anyone wants to get out and share some ice time at all let me know!
EK
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Aug 18, 2009, 05:11 PM
Congratulations, you are the first MN newbie of the new season.  ;D

It is only August, you must have the itch to fish pretty bad. ;)
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Ekruger01 on Aug 19, 2009, 08:52 AM
im workin on two new permy's and waiting for some ice rod banks to come in the mail! I'd say i got the itch Really Bad! lol
EK
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: IceNomads on Aug 27, 2009, 03:44 PM
I'm Cody, Elk River, I fish from here to superior in Wisconsin to LOTW, If you see 1 fat guy and 1 teen and 1 child and 2 ice houses being towed on a wheeler and a German shorty runnin' behind that's me. Mille Lacs and LOTW and Superior are my favorites. Be my buddie or send a message and ill tell ya some spots cuz i work at a bait shop.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Ponz mn on Sep 11, 2009, 10:28 PM
Hey, am Christian, and just joined the site. I mostly fish lake minnetonka and live in excelsior. If you see a 14 year old kid in Carman's bay you'll know who it is.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Sep 12, 2009, 03:06 PM
Welcome! This is a good place for a 14 year old to pick up ideas from guys who have fished their whole life. ;)
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Trev on Sep 16, 2009, 12:08 AM
Hey guys, my name is Trevor. I live in Lino Lakes and mostly fish Chisago county and Washington county lakes. Been ice fishin for long as i can remember, didnt really get into it hard untill around 3 or 4 years ago though
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Sep 16, 2009, 05:27 PM
There are plenty of good lakes in your neighborhood. You are a lucky guy!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Trev on Sep 17, 2009, 02:23 PM
yeah no kidding, my personal favorite has got to be green lake... where do you fish at Skipper?
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: TravP on Sep 17, 2009, 03:59 PM
Hey guys, my name is Trevor. I live in Lino Lakes and mostly fish Chisago county and Washington county lakes. Been ice fishin for long as i can remember, didnt really get into it hard untill around 3 or 4 years ago though
Trev, what unit are you in?
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Sep 17, 2009, 05:50 PM
yeah no kidding, my personal favorite has got to be green lake... where do you fish at Skipper?

I fish Mille Lacs, Ann Lake north of Uglyville, a bunch on the NW side of Mille Lacs, and the Brainerd-Pequot-Merryville area. Most of my time is spent on Ann and Mille Lacs because they are both very close to me.

Are you IN Iraq, or just home from Iraq? Either way, thank you for your service and keeping my ice fishing butt safe!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :bow:
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Trev on Sep 18, 2009, 02:56 AM
Are you IN Iraq, or just home from Iraq? Either way, thank you for your service and keeping my ice fishing butt safe!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :bow:

 yes i'm in In Iraq, Basra to be exact
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Trev on Sep 18, 2009, 02:58 AM
Trev, what unit are you in?

34th MP out of stillwater yeah yeah i know you smell bacon? damn cops! not at all, i should not be an MP i do too much lawbreakin'!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: TravP on Sep 18, 2009, 03:06 AM
34th MP out of stillwater yeah yeah i know you smell bacon? d**n cops! not at all, i should not be an MP i do too much lawbreakin'!
MP ha? Lol. I"m a 13F. I spent all my time eating mre's and thinking about home.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Trev on Sep 18, 2009, 03:12 AM
MP ha? Lol. I"m a 13F. I spent all my time eating mre's and thinking about home.

hey so TravP you grow up in cambridge? ya kinda look like a kid i knew in high school and ya got the same initials, but i went to forest lake
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: TravP on Sep 18, 2009, 03:06 PM
hey so TravP you grow up in cambridge? ya kinda look like a kid i knew in high school and ya got the same initials, but i went to forest lake
Nope, I went to St. Francis. Graduated 2004.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Jrod0582 on Sep 28, 2009, 04:21 PM
My name is Jared, I'm from Maple Grove but going to college at Bethel in St. Paul, I like to fish west metro lakes and I head out to the Annadale-Clearwater area too. I hope to see some of ya out there this winter, it's comin soon!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: bigred1974 on Sep 28, 2009, 07:39 PM
my official greetings

Im Bill. Im 35, a gemini, and I love chinese food, lol.


Seriously, I live in New Brighton and I just got back into ice fishing last year, (thanks to the thorne bros mod show in 08) but I got back into it hard core.
Hey Trav it was nice meeting you at the Thorne Brothers get together Saturday.  I have an open seat from time to time in my fish house, let me know if you want to go hammer a few crappies this winter. I am alway down to fish, work permitting.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: TravP on Sep 30, 2009, 11:08 AM
my official greetings

Im Bill. Im 35, a gemini, and I love chinese food, lol.


Seriously, I live in New Brighton and I just got back into ice fishing last year, (thanks to the thorne bros mod show in 08) but I got back into it hard core.
Hey Trav it was nice meeting you at the Thorne Brothers get together Saturday.  I have an open seat from time to time in my fish house, let me know if you want to go hammer a few crappies this winter. I am alway down to fish, work permitting.
Sounds good Bill. I'll send you a pm once we have a few solid inches.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Mightyjoeyoung on Sep 30, 2009, 02:55 PM
Howdy--

Just stumbled upon this site last week while I was looking into some ice fishing equipment.  Seems to have a lot of good info and the folks all seem to be pretty cool.  Figured I would post something to check in with all the other Minnesotans.  I live in Duluth and mainly fish in the surrounding area, up on the Range, or out in the Walker area.

Joe     
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Sep 30, 2009, 03:55 PM
My name is Jared, I'm from Maple Grove but going to college at Bethel in St. Paul, I like to fish west metro lakes and I head out to the Annadale-Clearwater area too. I hope to see some of ya out there this winter, it's comin soon!

If you are going to the school I am thinking of, you have Lake Johanna less than a mile away. Dont play too much hookey.
Howdy--

Just stumbled upon this site last week while I was looking into some ice fishing equipment.  Seems to have a lot of good info and the folks all seem to be pretty cool.  Figured I would post something to check in with all the other Minnesotans.  I live in Duluth and mainly fish in the surrounding area, up on the Range, or out in the Walker area.

Joe     

Wait till this site gets going after deer season, we get like 20 pages of new posts a day! :o
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Jrod0582 on Oct 01, 2009, 02:04 PM
Yes sir that is the school you're thinking of Skipper. Its actually only about a 10 minute walk! I may be doing some studying for finals in the ice house!!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Hardwater Problem on Oct 13, 2009, 04:52 AM
Hi guys,my name is Matt and I am going to be a new frozen face in Minnesota, I am a Cornhusker resident and do a ton of Ice Fishing in Nebraska.  My wife and I are looking at buying a cabin on Rush Lake in Ottertail County.  I have been going to Ottertail Lake every summer for over thirty years and loved every second of my time in Minnesota.  We are in the final process of purchasing our cabin and wanted to see if there are any shanty members who can give me some Rush lake tips.  Also...  how thick will the ice get, will a standard auger get the job done, or do I need a ridiculously long auger to get through?  I am looking forward to hearing from you guys, and hope to meet a few of you.  Thanks...
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Hard Ice on Oct 13, 2009, 07:07 AM
Welcome to IceShanty HardwaterProblem   

Rush lake is a awesome walleye and crappie lake i get out that way about 10 times a year yes a standard auger will get you by unless we get an ungodly lot of ice this year which could happen  real easy the way it's been going !
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: dcso3009 on Oct 13, 2009, 07:57 AM
I'm Joe.  I live in SE MN near Rochester.  I fish some down by Winona, and mostly near Faribault.  I also make a few trips elsewhere including at least 2 trips to WI a year and one to Cabo san Lucas MX each January.  I've been on IS for a while now and do some posting.  I've been fishing since I was a little kid growing up in NW WI, and really started to enjoy the ice in 1995 while in college in Ely MN.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Oct 13, 2009, 05:17 PM
There is no ice in Cabo in januay, why the heck would you want to go there? ;D
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: amortec on Oct 13, 2009, 10:54 PM
Hi guys,my name is Matt and I am going to be a new frozen face in Minnesota, I am a Cornhusker resident and do a ton of Ice Fishing in Nebraska.  My wife and I are looking at buying a cabin on Rush Lake in Ottertail County.  I have been going to Ottertail Lake every summer for over thirty years and loved every second of my time in Minnesota.  We are in the final process of purchasing our cabin and wanted to see if there are any shanty members who can give me some Rush lake tips.  Also...  how thick will the ice get, will a standard auger get the job done, or do I need a ridiculously long auger to get through?  I am looking forward to hearing from you guys, and hope to meet a few of you.  Thanks...
Welcome Matt ! My name is Mike and I live on the west side of Otter Tail lake, near Amor. Rush is a great lake always a large group of house's near the outlet... some of then look like there right on the edge of the open water.  Deer, East Lost, West Lost, Otter Tail, Dead, Head, Star, Twin, Battle, that's my short list of winter time spots. Some great bait shops in the area, Gene's Sport shop in Perham, Ken's Tackle Shop west side of Otter Tail Lake, Ben's Bait on the south side of Battle Lake. Once we get some good ice get a hold of me.. congrats on the new lake home Enjoy.   
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: dcso3009 on Oct 14, 2009, 07:47 AM
There is no ice in Cabo in januay, why the heck would you want to go there? ;D
There is plenty of ice in Cabo.  It just comes in a glass!  Here is why I go...
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dcso3009/fish/DSCN0438.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f109/dcso3009/fish/TandJCabo234.jpg)
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Post by: Skipper on Oct 14, 2009, 04:12 PM
 :P
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Post by: Hardwater Problem on Oct 14, 2009, 05:07 PM
Welcome Matt ! My name is Mike and I live on the west side of Otter Tail lake, near Amor. Rush is a great lake always a large group of house's near the outlet... some of then look like there right on the edge of the open water.  Deer, East Lost, West Lost, Otter Tail, Dead, Head, Star, Twin, Battle, that's my short list of winter time spots. Some great bait shops in the area, Gene's Sport shop in Perham, Ken's Tackle Shop west side of Otter Tail Lake, Ben's Bait on the south side of Battle Lake. Once we get some good ice get a hold of me.. congrats on the new lake home Enjoy.   
THANKS MIKE...  I will get ahold of you, We will be mostly long weekends and such, but plan to use the cabin year round.  I would love to get hooked up with somebody who knows what they are doing.  And...  I only buy from Ken's, great minnows and better advice.  He put me onto some walleye this past summer.  Bait and ice cream...  Brilliant!!!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: amortec on Oct 14, 2009, 09:59 PM
Yes Gary @ Ken's Tackle is great, next summer get over there early on the week end and have your self a warm sweet roll fresh from the oven.... Good stuff!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Mightyjoeyoung on Oct 22, 2009, 09:44 AM
Good Morning to all....this came to mind because I was reading the discussion about the tip-up that was 400 yards away yesterday.  What is the regulation for Minnesota, last I remember was that you had to be within 200 feet, is this still accurate?  Thanks

--Joe
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Oct 22, 2009, 06:49 PM
Yep, 200 feet is the law.

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Post by: splakeshaker on Oct 24, 2009, 10:06 AM
Hey all, Name is Craig. I have a wife to be and 2 boys-14 and 12 year olds. Great kids!! They came with the  fiance. We live in Two Harbors. This will be my 10th year into this sport. Man, if you don't have a wintertime hobby in a rural area you get pretty stir crazy. I chose Ice fishing and I chose well. Great site here and glad my bro-in-law-to-be turned me on to it. Looking forward to many good discussions!!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: amortec on Oct 25, 2009, 09:15 PM
Welcome, To Ice Shanty  Craig      My Name is Mike
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Gordo on Oct 29, 2009, 11:39 PM
Hello fellow Minnesotans!

Somewhat new to ice fishing. I have been out a few times in the past, but just really got into it last winter.

Live in New Prague. Have a couple of buddies with land near Moose Lake, so we go about one weekend a month and stay on their land and fish around Moose Lake.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Oct 30, 2009, 06:34 PM
Welcome to the shanty!
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Post by: Hard Ice on Oct 31, 2009, 01:13 AM
Hi im Jon from staples iv been around here a while i fish any wheres from st cloud north .. Im an exguide that still loves to fish and meet other fisherman from all over the country .. My main fish that i fish for is pannies..
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Post by: drakerebel on Nov 02, 2009, 12:42 PM
Hey, name's Chris from the Willmar area and can't wait till hardwater arrives!!!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: mags459 on Nov 03, 2009, 07:02 AM
Hello, good board, I live in the north metro and had ice fished most of my life minus some time that I lived in Cincinnati, no real winter. Now in MN and back to the ice
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: lhprop1 on Nov 03, 2009, 01:58 PM
I'm Ben.  I used to be limited to fishing out of my permanent in Southern MN.  Now that I've got a new truck, you'll probably be seeing my porty everywhere from LotW to Lake Washington.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Nov 03, 2009, 05:24 PM
Welcome newbies!

Make sure you guys add MN to your profile to remind the east coast guys that they dont own the place! ;D
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Chevy_94 on Nov 04, 2009, 12:25 PM
hello everyone my name is Ben I'm from the willmar area. I really enjoy ice fishing. At the end of every season I'm already thinking about next year. I finally am going to get my 5+ years wheelhouse project finished this year.  :thumbsup: I'm pretty stoked! i stumbled across this website a while back and been checking it from time to time. lots of good ideas from everyone.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: canoesota on Nov 04, 2009, 10:16 PM
hello everyone my name is Ben I'm from the willmar area. I really enjoy ice fishing. At the end of every season I'm already thinking about next year. I finally am going to get my 5+ years wheelhouse project finished this year.  :thumbsup: I'm pretty stoked! i stumbled across this website a while back and been checking it from time to time. lots of good ideas from everyone.

Ben, keep us informed regarding the ice fishing on Green Lake if you go there.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Chevy_94 on Nov 05, 2009, 07:53 AM
I haven't fished green very much in the past. I'm usually on diamond or eagle lake. the few times I've been on green we had really good luck with crappies and sunnies!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Ekruger01 on Nov 05, 2009, 08:38 PM
i was just in willmar last saturday after we dropped my buddies boat of at his cabin on green.... i had never been there before sober lol.... seems like a nice little area! will be heading out there this winter for some ice fishing for sure!
EK
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: bgreen82 on Nov 08, 2009, 10:04 AM
hey guys, i registered a while ago, but never really made any posts. i am from cottage grove and do most of my ice fishing around the east metro, but get up to the chisago lakes area from time to time. the st croix is something im definitely gonna get more into this year as well. try for some real slabs out there.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Nov 08, 2009, 10:27 AM
Join right in and start posting!

Deer hunting is over next week, most of the MN members come back after that. The mind switches to ice fishing after the buck is dead and in the freezer. ;) I am not deer hunting this year, I kinda got crowded off the farm I was using. I am not much of a hunter anyway, I would rather fish. Sitting still and staying very quiet has been a problem with me for most of my life. ;D
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: iluvpounders on Nov 09, 2009, 11:26 AM
Sounds like you should be a duck hunter skipper! That way once the water freezes (usually before the duck season is over) you can just put the decoys away and pull the auger out. It's a nice transition! I used to be "feeling crappie" but when I tried to come back in I coulndn't remember what my name was or my password so I had to start a new name up...it is in tribute to my "holy grail" of ice fishing equipment...the lindy pounder...they stopped making them and I am on a neverending search for these little treasures, if anybody knows where I can get some let me know  ???
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: screamin on Nov 09, 2009, 11:58 AM
hello guys I'm from the Lincoln Lakes area in between Motley and Randall I look forward to chatting with all of you. 
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Post by: Skipper on Nov 09, 2009, 05:32 PM
You fish the Brainerd stuff much?
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Post by: screamin on Nov 10, 2009, 07:54 AM
yes, i fish Brained all the time and help out with the Jaycees contest through Strikemaster. Normally i end up taking the media from all over the world ice fishing the day before. Dave Genz and Brian "Bro" Brohsdahl are very close friends of mine and also tournament partners of mine in summer and winter. I'm not sure how that will work now because 2 months ago i took on the sales manager position for otter outdoors. 
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Post by: iluvpounders on Nov 10, 2009, 09:22 AM
YAY OTTER! I love my ugly purple house!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: screamin on Nov 10, 2009, 03:53 PM
we'll see you guys at the bottom of the escalator at the St. Paul Ice Show!!!! Stop by and say hello.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Nov 10, 2009, 05:55 PM
I will be in about the center of the show. I will make sure to stop on my way in.

I would sure hope that your best fishing partners would not ditch you because you took a job. We all gotta make a living! ;)
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: screamin on Nov 11, 2009, 08:53 AM
what booth are you going to in?
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Nov 11, 2009, 05:37 PM
Iceshanty will be in 424, near the middle of the floor. I will be running the booth all three days.
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Post by: Chevy_94 on Nov 11, 2009, 09:30 PM
Sounds like fun! I'm hoping i can make it there this year. i've been trying to get there for three years now. I swear my wife knows i want to go and makes plans for that day on purpose. :wacko: :%$#!:
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Nov 11, 2009, 09:54 PM
Go right now, get up and mark it on the calendar with a crayon if you need to. Write "I am busy, don't plan anything" on Dec 5. I mean it! Get up right now and do it! ;D

Then she cant say you didn't warn her.
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Post by: walleyeslayr on Nov 16, 2009, 08:01 PM
Just found this website- looks pretty neat.  I'm a cidiot living in Burnsville, but I fish Mille Lacs quite a bit.  When is it going to get cold?  I'm getting the itch real bad.  Have a good season everyone, and be safe. :icefish:
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Post by: holehopper on Nov 16, 2009, 08:06 PM
"cidiot"....that's a good one..... ;D  I've heard "612-er" and stuff like that, but I that's a good one....
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Nov 16, 2009, 08:13 PM
I'm a cidiot living in Burnsville, but I fish Mille Lacs quite a bit.

Now, no need to be so hard on yourself! ;D

The definition of a citiot is a person who takes all day to back their boat into the lake or drills holes right next to you at dusk. I bet you know better than that! ;)

Welcome to the site.
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Post by: flyangler00 on Nov 29, 2009, 11:52 PM
hello to everyone! my name is steve, i'm originally from the pillager area, just north of the lincoln lakes and motley area. i now reside and guide just south of hackensack in backus. i fish all over the central mn region. i work full time as a machinist and guide in my spare time. i have a wife and 2 kids w/ one on the way. i'm constantly runnin! the transition between seasons has been nice, but some ice would be really helpful! hope to put up alot of informative posts in the near future. my passion is fly fishing. everything from panfish to muskies and everything in between, even carp! glad to be a part of the site!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Nov 30, 2009, 04:50 PM
Welcome!

I have never fly fished in my life, maybe I can get some pointers. ;D
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Post by: flyangler00 on Dec 04, 2009, 01:47 AM
no prob! i have a few articles floating around on the web to help people get started. i also am taking bookings for the spring/summer season for float tube trips. lessons are included at no additional cost!! :)
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: boomer91 on Dec 05, 2009, 07:57 PM
Hey everyone, I'm Steve (37) from Grand Rapids. I'm a semi seasoned hard water fisherman, always looking to absorb new knowledge, tips and tricks, etc... I usually fish close to the Grand Rapids area with a few trips a year to Babbitt. Can't wait to get on the ice!

Steve
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Post by: servocam on Dec 05, 2009, 09:09 PM
Hello All, I am 33 and live in Forest Lake.  I started ice fishing around 3 with my Dad in IL and here and there growing up in SD.  Last year was first time going ice fishing in ~15 years.  This year I am going to introduce my 5yo to ice fishing so we are gear'n up.  My son, Alex, has been fishing since he was 3.

I fish Clear Lake, Forest Lake, and Big Comfort

(http://i306.photobucket.com/albums/nn261/servocam/Fishing/hole-in-the-ice.jpg)
Ice shack $400
Used Flasher $200
Two Poles & Tackel, misc. stuff $200
Hand-Auger $100
Mr Buddy heater $80
Hot Cocoa, Beef Jerky, Seeds $10
Catching Crappies out of a 6 inch hole, 2 feet deep in the ice for 3 hours with my son PRICELESS!

Something's money can buy, for everything else, there is IceShanty.com

Thanks guys!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: woodpat1963 on Dec 05, 2009, 09:31 PM
Hi Everyone,
I'm Woodpat from Lakeville, MN. I don't have one single lake I fish all the time but my favorite lake would be Kabetogama. Ice fishing I get up at 3 and head out with no real destination just to fish. I just got home from the Ice Show at the River Center and man do I have a bug to get out!! Lakes up North like Red are walkable and the weather appears to be in our favor for the southern half of the state so I'm hoping next week some time I can get some pics up. Bring on the ice I'm more than ready.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: two_fish_tommy on Dec 06, 2009, 10:10 AM
Hi Everyone,
I'm Woodpat from Lakeville, MN. I don't have one single lake I fish all the time but my favorite lake would be Kabetogama. Ice fishing I get up at 3 and head out with no real destination just to fish. I just got home from the Ice Show at the River Center and man do I have a bug to get out!! Lakes up North like Red are walkable and the weather appears to be in our favor for the southern half of the state so I'm hoping next week some time I can get some pics up. Bring on the ice I'm more than ready.
welcome to Ice shanty ;D
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Post by: ChknChkn on Dec 06, 2009, 10:27 AM
Hey all....been a lurking member for a couple of years.....

Met the guys at the Ice Show yesterday. Live in the SW Metro, fish lake around the Waconia area.

Nice to meet y'all...........
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Post by: Hard Ice on Dec 06, 2009, 10:28 AM
Hey pat welcome to the shanty !
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Dec 06, 2009, 10:28 AM
Hey all....been a lurking member for a couple of years.....

Met the guys at the Ice Show yesterday. Live in the SW Metro, fish lake around the Waconia area.

Nice to meet y'all...........
good to see ya at the show ;D
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: superdave on Dec 06, 2009, 10:31 PM
My name is Dave; I'm a novice, but I'm looking to get better; not hardcore, but appreciate those who are; glad to find the site, and have enjoyed some of the video links already; thanks alot! like to panfish for crappie and bluegill; hope to do some late walleye and perch this season too. I will be fishing sw metro area; (waconia area)
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Post by: wildfan on Dec 07, 2009, 11:28 AM
Hey all,

I'm Matt.  Native Minnesotan.  Live up in the Chisago Lakes area.  Used to RABIDLY ice fish, but adding a wife, kid, another kid in 8 weeks, school, work, etc has severely limited my fishing time the last few years.  Definitely looking to increase my hard water time.

Met the crew from IceShanty.com at the fishing show yesterday and they pointed me here.  Looking forward to reading some more here.

Matt

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Post by: lights802 on Dec 07, 2009, 04:44 PM
Hi my name is Matt. I'm a native Minnesotan and I live in Eden Prairie. I tend to fish Lake Minnetonka, Waconia, Parley and Mt. Normandale the most.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: walleyegoolawn on Dec 07, 2009, 08:15 PM
Hi my name is Chris and I live in St. Cloud and fish a lot of lakes around the St. Cloud area.
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Post by: Retski on Dec 08, 2009, 04:24 PM
Hello everyone, I just moved to Minnesota from Buffalo NY.  Most of my fishing was done on big lakes (Lake Erie and Lake Ontario harbors) so fishing some of the smaller lakes here will be a change.  I am currently living in Lonsdale, about 45 mins south of Minneapolis and it looks like there are some decent lakes around.
Title: Welcome
Post by: two_fish_tommy on Dec 08, 2009, 06:33 PM
Welcome to ice shanty!!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Dec 08, 2009, 07:50 PM
Cool. Welcome guys! If you need anything, just give me a shout.
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Post by: ICEMAN73 on Dec 08, 2009, 10:05 PM
Hello everyone, I just moved to Minnesota from Buffalo NY.  Most of my fishing was done on big lakes (Lake Erie and Lake Ontario harbors) so fishing some of the smaller lakes here will be a change.  I am currently living in Lonsdale, about 45 mins south of Minneapolis and it looks like there are some decent lakes around.
Thanks retski, Now I have to fish alone!
Good luck out there buddy!!!
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Post by: Letsgo on Dec 10, 2009, 12:39 PM
Hey everyone.  I fish Tonka, Waconia and some of the other smaller lakes around Victoria.

Letsgo :tipup:
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Post by: nin akawawa on Dec 10, 2009, 07:08 PM
Hi im ryan i fish polk county area, spearing mostly.  I'm out for the big one.  I hope this is the year.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Dec 10, 2009, 07:39 PM
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=170.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=170.0)

Here is a link to the spearing forum. Keep an eye out for another MN member called Spearchucker, he is from the browerville area. He should be back to the forum soon.
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Post by: walleyebri on Dec 10, 2009, 08:09 PM
My name is Brian, I fish primarily Lake Vermilion, but some of the other lakes around our area, been ice fishing all my life & always enjoy it, can't wait to get out this weekend!!! ;)
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: 98600xc on Dec 11, 2009, 08:44 PM
Hey guys! My name is landon. i live moose lake mn.  I have been ice fishing for about 4 years.  I started getting good at fishing when I bought a vexilar. lol.  thanks for the greeting. this is a great site.
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Post by: Team WallyGators on Dec 13, 2009, 11:22 PM
hey names josh been fishin for bout 8 yrs now  and still consider myself a noobie fish mostly white bear, bald eagle and chisago im from columbia hieghts
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Post by: jiggalo on Dec 14, 2009, 11:04 AM
        Hey evrybody name is darren from farmington. Not new to site but a new member and glad to be here. Do alot of north metro area fishing and mille lacs and lotw.
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Post by: bser2010 on Dec 14, 2009, 02:33 PM
My name is Tom,I don't get to ice fish much but I do enjoy fixing ice augers in my shop,I've been doing that for 18 years.If you have any repair questions I'll be glad to try and answer them for you or if you need parts. I'm a retired mechanic from the St.Paul Post Office,and live just south of Aitkin.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: macker13 on Dec 14, 2009, 03:50 PM
Hello,  I'm Mark, checking back in.  I'm a South Metro "cidiot" too.  I'll fish whereever they are biting.  I like to try new small waters to find a sleeper lake.  There is one lake within spitting distance from 494 that is good for bass and northern that I'll hit at least twice each winter.  I'd never eat anything from it though....  Here's a great picture of two future ice anglers...

(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r62/macker13/Christmas%202006/100_1666.jpg)
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Post by: iluvpounders on Dec 15, 2009, 08:49 AM
Hello,  I'm Mark, checking back in.  I'm a South Metro "cidiot" too.  I'll fish whereever they are biting.  I like to try new small waters to find a sleeper lake.  There is one lake within spitting distance from 494 that is good for bass and northern that I'll hit at least twice each winter.  I'd never eat anything from it though....  Here's a great picture of two future ice anglers...
Welcome! I am planning on sneaking out to some smaller unnamed stuff too. It just seems more fun to sit on a body of water where people that drive by are wonder what that strange man is doing out there  ??? :cookoo: :tipup: :icefish:  ;D :woot:
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Post by: Koepper on Dec 15, 2009, 11:15 PM
My handle is Koepper and I have been fishing most of my life. The last few years I have really been pushing my ice time up there. Mainly pannies and walleye in west central land of the lakes. Really enjoy this type of forum so I joined the militia. Great luck to all.        :tipup:
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Post by: iroutdoors on Dec 16, 2009, 06:09 AM
hello my name is Benji and i just want to say hi. Im from the iron range. Thanks and good luck on the ice everyone. ;D :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: KENNYPOWERS on Dec 16, 2009, 07:27 AM
Hello, i'm Chad.  I live in Swift County and have been fishing for about 7-8 years.  Mostly after the eyes but occasional weekend of panfish. Good Luck to everyone.
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Post by: Bobber_Down on Dec 16, 2009, 05:07 PM
My name is Lance Frerichs and I live Lakefield Mn. in southwest Mn. in Jackson Co. I am 34 years old and have been icefishing since i was born,,, literally. I was born in Nov. and was in an ice house in Dec. of that year since my mom worked nights if my dad wanted to go fishing he had to take me. I grew up in northwest Iowa but married a Minn. gal so now I am from north of the boarder. Glad to be part of the site and hope I fit in. Lance
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 16, 2009, 09:16 PM
It is nice to see some new blood this year. ;)
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Post by: wishng2Bfishng on Dec 18, 2009, 04:56 PM
Hi I'm Brad from the Hastings area.  Been ice fishing hard for 4 years and have had my 5 year old son fishing sice he was 3.  Getting the next generation started off right.  Been looking for places to go with some action to keep him intersted, watching fish tv only lasts so long.  So if anybody knows of a place thats not to far away, I would greatly appriciate it. 
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Fish hard but leave some for the next generation
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Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 19, 2009, 01:54 PM
Guess I should have made my intro here. Oh well. here's my original intro. http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=124612.0 

I'm Ray from Vadnais Heights. Just north of St. Paul. Lived here all my life and grew up fishing all year 'round. You have to with 10,000 plus lakes. I think there's a rule somewhere. Love to fish the Chisago/Lindstrom area, but hit the metro lakes too. Hunting property is in Dalbo, so there are a few lakes near Cambridge and Princeton that I frequent as well. Day, in particular, if you know where that is. Where most of the lutefisk in the US is produced. Lori and Lewis lakes have been good to us.

I'm not made out of money, can't afford the latest and the next best thing since sliced bread, but I do love my toys. (Makes you better at finding good deals. Lol.) Have a Hitech one man clam style portable, use mostly noodle rods, vexilar fl-8, Mora Stikemaster hand auger and a vintage Mora Strikemaster power auger.

So if ya ever see an old goofy looking auger leaned up against a red Jeep grand cherokee, stop in and say hi.

Ray

(http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a22/Rowdyray/100_0603.jpg)
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Post by: captain walleye on Dec 19, 2009, 04:04 PM
Hi. my name is Jeff from Des Plaines IL. I have been fishing as long as I can remember and ice fished for about 20 years. Most of my friends think I am crazy to ice fish but we all know who the crazy ones are "right"
I have a wheel house and fish at Mille Lacs, MIN. for the last Two years, 8 hours One way and go every other weekend and love it. Keep it cool and remember to keep the lakes clean. Thanks Iceshanty, Jeff
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 20, 2009, 12:14 AM
Yep, I know Lory and Lewis. ;)
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Post by: RowdyRay on Dec 20, 2009, 10:38 AM
Yep, I know Lory and Lewis. ;)

Not sure if I spelled them correctly. Dad and I will be up there at least once this winter. We try to bring some fresh fish to the farmer that farms part of our land and a couple others who let us hunt theirs. It's a win/win for everyone.
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Post by: tgruenke on Dec 21, 2009, 11:03 AM
My name is Tony live in Inver Grove heights, just got back into ice fishing. Usually go to Lake Holcombe in Wisconsin since my parents have a home there.
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Post by: Bobuddie on Dec 22, 2009, 09:26 PM
I would like to give a big welcome to all of the MN newbies! Let us know a bit about yourself!

Where are you from? Where do you fish? Are you new to the sport or a seasoned ice god?

You need 5 posts before you can view certain parts of the site, this can be a good place to get one out of the way! :laugh:
I am a 50 year spearing veteran returning after a 35 year hiatus. The usual life stuff put my Ice fishing career in neutral.
Now I face retirement and would dearly like to start to set up a spear house and have it tried and tested  and ready for the 10'-11' season.
My memories of the old spearing house are vivid yet the dimensions are fuzzy. That is what brings me here. I hope I can get some information to minimize mistakes as I build my new spearing house. All constructive posts are encouraged.
Thanks,
Bobuddie











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Post by: honest john on Dec 24, 2009, 09:38 AM
Hello.  I use the handle "Honest John."  I grew up in northern Minnesota.  I guess I have been ice fishing for many years.  I had no idea I needed five posts before I could view certain parts of the site.

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Post by: honest john on Dec 24, 2009, 09:40 AM
I work in St. Paul, but I live in Wisconsin and commute.  I mainly ice fish in Wisconsin now.

Honest John
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Post by: iluvpounders on Dec 24, 2009, 10:51 AM
Where in WI are you from John?
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Post by: nrlarson0107 on Dec 27, 2009, 04:00 PM
I'm Nic. I live in Fergus Falls. I have lived in Minnesota my whole life and don't plan on leaving! This is my third year of ice fishing. Still have lots to learn but I have learned to pull them through the ice!Joined because I was looking for a good forum to talk to people in the area. This looks like on of the best sites around.
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Post by: forestlakefisher on Dec 30, 2009, 09:40 PM
Hello, I am Sean. I live in Forest Lake, usually fish Forest and Big Marine. I have ice fished since I was about 5 or 6. I have never really been a hardcore fisherman, but now I want to try and improve my skills and take it a little more seriously. Joined to hopefully learn some more from being more involved. ;D
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Dec 30, 2009, 09:48 PM
Welcome to the shanty you will learn alot here.
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Post by: jsond13 on Dec 31, 2009, 11:47 AM
Hi I'm Jason and I am from Monticello.  I just got out of the Navy a year ago and last season was my first in almost 10 years!  I finally have enough gear to take care of myself for this year though.  I am going to be checking out lakes in Wright county, trying to find one I can call my ice fishing home.
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 01, 2010, 11:00 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: crappiegetter on Jan 02, 2010, 05:47 PM
Hi there, I'm Jeremiah. I currently live in Shoreview, originally from Kansas. I never heard of ice fishing until about four years ago. Kansas doesn't get any ice exept for on the roads. I have been ice fishing for three seasons now and lovin it. I mainly fish Chisago area, but do fish metro lakes somewhat. I can be found fishing with my wife and Rowdyray. I know that sounds weird but I actually got my wife into ice fishing. I mainly fish for pannies, but set a tip-up ever so often. Been looking at this site for a while now and finally dicided to join so I can post some pics and comment on some of the great things that yall talk about.
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 02, 2010, 05:53 PM
welcome to IS, enjoy ;D
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Post by: Rymac007 on Jan 03, 2010, 12:50 PM
 :tipup: My name is Ryan, formerly from Hibbing Minnesota I have now moved a few blocks away from the Croix and lovin it. Funny thing is i actually fish Chisago more than the Croix, but fish both avidly. Been ice fishing for bout 15 years now, and definitely plan to keep it up. I will be looking for reports and advice while I am on here, and have no doubt that I will find both.
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 03, 2010, 12:54 PM
Welcome to the shanty any questions you have will get answerd :tipup:
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Post by: Sauger on Jan 04, 2010, 04:08 PM
Hi everyone,  I retired two years ago so just getting started with ice fishing.  I live in New Brighton and last year fished around Chisago City.  I mostly fish for panfish - enjoy the action.

David









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Post by: d_hennen on Jan 05, 2010, 08:57 PM
Myname is Dustin 26 from new ulm. just getting back into the fishing kids are starting to get old enough to bring with. I fish lakes in southern mn, mostly for panfish but love walleye.  friend of mine told me about this sit said i wouldn't be dissapointed.
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Post by: srock67 on Jan 05, 2010, 11:59 PM
Hi guys, My name is Kenny Srock I'm new to the site. I live in Money Creek Mn.(way southeast) I usually fish the Mississippi near Winona MN. Been fishing and hunting forever, now I have three little girls that love to go with! My shack usually looks like a daycare with all the barbies and crap that gets drug with but its awesome having them with! I found this site while trying to find reviews on the Showdown and have been hooked, the pranks post had me rolling I'm gonna bust a couple of them out this weekend!!
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Post by: americanfisher77 on Jan 06, 2010, 11:55 AM
hey everyone,
well i actually live in central michigan(lower penninsula), but im working in bemidji for the winter. so i guess that makes me part of the minnisota clan for this year any how.

i have been hardwater fishin since i was  a little kid(26yo now), not a pro or a god but i can hang with the big boys.

if your near bemidji and like to do some night fishing give me a shout

im workin on the pipeline so it's 6-10's and some sundays but im more than willin to drill a hole after dark. OR USE YOUR 24FT ICE CASTLE, ahahaha.

i got a 5600 and a 6800 clam so i have plenty of room for me and a friend.

thank you,
peter
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Post by: simcox28 on Jan 06, 2010, 10:02 PM
Hello,
My name is Terry.  I live in Coon Rapids.  Fish the metro lakes, LOW, and Red.  Just trying to meet others that like to do the same thing.

Title: New
Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 06, 2010, 10:24 PM
Welcome. I think you found the place you were looking for.
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Post by: mnjay on Jan 10, 2010, 07:10 PM
Hi, I am Jay and I live in SW MN.  Spend most of the summer fishing and bowfishing but kind of new to the icefishing thing...


J
Title: New
Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 11, 2010, 06:44 PM
Welcome to IS Jay!
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Post by: Bobuddie on Jan 13, 2010, 05:23 AM
I would like to give a big welcome to all of the MN newbies! Let us know a bit about yourself!

Where are you from? Where do you fish? Are you new to the sport or a seasoned ice god?

You need 5 posts before you can view certain parts of the site, this can be a good place to get one out of the way! :laugh:

Greetings fisherman! I am a returning spearfisherman after more than 30 years since I last put a spear into a Minnesota Pike.
Retirement is on the way!









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Post by: Bobuddie on Jan 13, 2010, 05:25 AM
Any comments on hot spots in the Duluth area for a spear fishing guy away from the sport for decades?
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Post by: Bobuddie on Jan 13, 2010, 05:29 AM
I would like to give a big welcome to all of the MN newbies! Let us know a bit about yourself!

Where are you from? Where do you fish? Are you new to the sport or a seasoned ice god?

You need 5 posts before you can view certain parts of the site, this can be a good place to get one out of the way! :laugh:

Are there any sites that give layouts for spearing houses?









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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 22, 2010, 08:36 PM
Hi! My name's Mark...new to this site, but an ol' well-seasoned fisherman. Live in southern Minny, but ice fish mainly up at White Bear Lake and Centerville area during winter season, with an occasional trip to Pepin for walleyes. I soft water fish at Lake Pepin in Lake City, and also on the Zumbro River by Oronoco, Mn. for crappies/stripers. Still do the McGregor area tournament the 1st week of June at Lake Minnewawa & Big Sandy for waldos & northerns. Now I prefer to relax a bit more and find the panfishing is actually more fun for me. Gotta love those stripers!!
Title: New
Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 23, 2010, 09:33 AM
Welcome we are doing a get together in march if your intrested!
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 23, 2010, 11:02 AM
Welcome we are doing a get together in march if your intrested!

Thanks! When and where?
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Post by: Hard Ice on Jan 23, 2010, 11:52 AM
South end of mil lacs .. March 6 ..
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 23, 2010, 12:36 PM
If you look their is a thread all about it at the top of the minnesota board. Its a great time.
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Post by: RowdyRay on Jan 23, 2010, 08:24 PM
Hi! My name's Mark...new to this site, but an ol' well-seasoned fisherman. Live in southern Minny, but ice fish mainly up at White Bear Lake and Centerville area during winter season, with an occasional trip to Pepin for walleyes. I soft water fish at Lake Pepin in Lake City, and also on the Zumbro River by Oronoco, Mn. for crappies/stripers. Still do the McGregor area tournament the 1st week of June at Lake Minnewawa & Big Sandy for waldos & northerns. Now I prefer to relax a bit more and find the panfishing is actually more fun for me. Gotta love those stripers!!

Welcome Rebelss. Have you fished White Bear this year? Never seen the water this low. Unreal. Haven't heard any good reports so far.
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Post by: TWdecoys on Jan 24, 2010, 01:41 PM
Hi, My name is Terrie, I am 48 years old and live in Randall. Ice fishing and spearing has always been a part of my life. I am the current President of the Minnesota Darkhouse and angling association Brainerd Lakes area chapter. In my spare time I carve fish decoys at a rate of between 60 and 120 a year. My favorite lake to spear is Whitefish being the big one North of brainerd. My favorite lake to angle is where ever the fish are biteing!.
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 24, 2010, 04:02 PM
Hi, My name is Terrie, I am 48 years old and live in Randall. Ice fishing and spearing has always been a part of my life. I am the current President of the Minnesota Darkhouse and angling association Brainerd Lakes area chapter. In my spare time I carve fish decoys at a rate of between 60 and 120 a year. My favorite lake to spear is Whitefish being the big one North of brainerd. My favorite lake to angle is where ever the fish are biteing!.
welcome to IS Terrie, we are having a get together on march 6th you are welcome to come ;D
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Post by: Hard Ice on Jan 24, 2010, 09:12 PM
Welcome all new members of ice shanty.com !
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Post by: AmsoilJim on Jan 25, 2010, 07:51 PM
Welcome all new members of ice shanty.com !
My name is Jim and have been fishing and hunting since I was a kid. From north metro area my whole life with lakes everywhere in the state. Just joined as a member but have been checking this site out for quite some time. I think ice fishing is my favorite and do have many boats for the lakes and rivers being I fish all over the state and sometimes Wisconsin and Ontario. One of my favorite places to icefish is LOTW on snowmobiles and otters not knowing what you will catch but mostly fish around the metro area and Mille Lacs.
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Post by: Wabedo on Jan 26, 2010, 08:57 AM
Somewhat of an oldtimer; Only fish hardwater, and only on one lake for the last 25 years. Interested in learning / reading about what type of equipment problems folks have on your MN Community forum.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 27, 2010, 11:47 AM
RowdyRay: Plan on going up to WB this weekend (1-30), but have seen nothing but bad reports on conditions up there..think it's worth the trip, or maybe try another lake? Thanks!   ???Rebelss
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Post by: soldoncass on Jan 27, 2010, 12:01 PM
Hi, Been lurking for a while....decided to sign up, so I can post some. I'm retired, love to fish in the spring, summer, and fall. Been out icefishing 4 times, so far, and it is interesting(or challenging). Really like the tips/inventions I read about on here (I'm a "tinker'er)  ;D.
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Post by: corny13 on Jan 27, 2010, 06:00 PM
Jim, just bought some of your product to use in my old Jiffy!  My name is Bill, my wife and I mainly fish Leech Lake.  I have fished that area of Minnesota for the past 50 years.  But have lived in ND most of that time, a few years inthe cities.  Also fish LOTW a couple times/winter.
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Post by: fishscaringsrvc on Jan 31, 2010, 12:16 PM
My name is Nate and I live in Moorhead, MN. I fish the Detroit Lakes area most of the time but also fish up by Thief River Falls and a couple trips to LOW per winter. Been fishing since I was little but just scored a finder this winter and an awesome gf who bought a boat last summer! As you can see by my login name I don't claim to be any master angler but love to go out and catch whatever is biting.
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 31, 2010, 12:26 PM
My name is Nate and I live in Moorhead, MN. I fish the Detroit Lakes area most of the time but also fish up by Thief River Falls and a couple trips to LOW per winter. Been fishing since I was little but just scored a finder this winter and an awesome gf who bought a boat last summer! As you can see by my login name I don't claim to be any master angler but love to go out and catch whatever is biting.
welcome nate ;D
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Post by: redruff on Jan 31, 2010, 09:59 PM
Bill from Plymouth.
Grew up on Osakis.... inherited the money pit..um family property on the north end of Little Lake Osakis.
Fish Big Osakis and Minnewaska a lot.
LOVE to bow hunt and spear.

Signed up on here a year or two ago..then just rediscovered it. Spend a far amt of time on LSF as well.

I have a metro spear house so I get out a lot.
I'm planning on meeting on Mille Lacs for the March 6th get together.....
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Post by: Hard Ice on Jan 31, 2010, 10:03 PM
Redruff, welcome... Im on lsf to but spend more time here much frendler croud !
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Post by: HikingMan on Feb 01, 2010, 01:44 AM
Hey ya'll,
   I'm Jon, and I live in Shakopee.  The most of my life.  I have fished pretty much every lake in this state.  The ice is treating me pretty good.  Just yesterday I caught some crappies, sunnies, perch, and a decent northern in about four hours.  Hit up Carl's Lake (aka Mc Mahon).  I guess join the rest of the crowd, because it does get busy out there.  Just use up those crappie minnows and fatheads.  Good luck and catch ya later.
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Post by: X Yooper on Feb 04, 2010, 12:52 PM
Hi everyone! My name is Josh.  I live in Wisconsin and spent a day last week fishing on White Bear Lake, this was my first time fishing in Minnesota and I didin't do too bad. 
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Post by: MNfish on Feb 05, 2010, 10:16 PM
Hey Guys ,Just putting my 1st post out to say Good Luck fishin, I live up by Taylors Falls and fish around Chisago Lakes area and in western Wisconsin .  Hitting South Center on Saturday ,tomorrow and hope to get something for the pan .  Hope they are biting!!
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Feb 06, 2010, 09:39 AM
Hey Guys ,Just putting my 1st post out to say Good Luck fishin, I live up by Taylors Falls and fish around Chisago Lakes area and in western Wisconsin .  Hitting South Center on Saturday ,tomorrow and hope to get something for the pan .  Hope they are biting!!
Hi everyone! My name is Josh.  I live in Wisconsin and spent a day last week fishing on White Bear Lake, this was my first time fishing in Minnesota and I didin't do too bad. 
Hey ya'll,
   I'm Jon, and I live in Shakopee.  The most of my life.  I have fished pretty much every lake in this state.  The ice is treating me pretty good.  Just yesterday I caught some crappies, sunnies, perch, and a decent northern in about four hours.  Hit up Carl's Lake (aka Mc Mahon).  I guess join the rest of the crowd, because it does get busy out there.  Just use up those crappie minnows and fatheads.  Good luck and catch ya later.
welcome to the shanty! ;D
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Post by: getn jiggy on Feb 08, 2010, 04:21 PM
Hey Guy's,
Name is Keith, I'll be 63 in May so I guess I be considered an "Oldtimer", still not used to that! Love fishing both hard and soft water, took my son up to LOW for first ice, I think he's been ruined for life we had our limit just after noon both days that lake is awsome!! Got a lot of good info from this site on tricking out portables, bought a Canvas Craft Magnum and put a carpeted lid with rod rack and such. Hoping to get out and get into some Perch on Leech next month. I live in Brainerd but thinking of moving further north, getting too busy around here!
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Feb 08, 2010, 06:32 PM
Hey Guy's,
Name is Keith, I'll be 63 in May so I guess I be considered an "Oldtimer", still not used to that! Love fishing both hard and soft water, took my son up to LOW for first ice, I think he's been ruined for life we had our limit just after noon both days that lake is awsome!! Got a lot of good info from this site on tricking out portables, bought a Canvas Craft Magnum and put a carpeted lid with rod rack and such. Hoping to get out and get into some Perch on Leech next month. I live in Brainerd but thinking of moving further north, getting too busy around here!
Welcome Keith, dont worry about being an oldtimer thats just means you have more knowledge to share. ;D
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Post by: getn jiggy on Feb 09, 2010, 10:49 AM
Hey Tommy,
That's what I keep telling my kid, he calls it "Dadvice", he says some of it is working though :o :o :o
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Post by: iluvpounders on Feb 09, 2010, 11:44 AM
Hey Tommy,
That's what I keep telling my kid, he calls it "Dadvice", he says some of it is working though :o :o :o
yeah i hear that, i'm 27 and it's amazing how smart my parents are turning out to be!  ::)  :thumbsup:
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Post by: ICEMAN73 on Feb 10, 2010, 05:45 PM
I'll be checking out MN ice fishing next week.  I have 5 days to fish. I'm staying in Lonsdale, MN with Retski. Where do I start? 

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Post by: minnesotafisherman on Feb 11, 2010, 10:47 PM
Originally from Woodbury, MN now in Coleraine, MN up on the Iron Range. I fish Grand Rapids area lakes mainly. Just started ice fishing this year and it is very fun. I have been fishing from a boat since I was about 6, just never thought about ice fishing I guess. I love the sport and being outdoors! I especially love living up in northern Minnesota. As a matter of fact, I caught my  very first walleye on January 31st. Also caught a nice sized pike.

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu296/alexelliott1994/firstwalleye2.jpg)

(http://i657.photobucket.com/albums/uu296/alexelliott1994/pike.jpg)

Last weekend my dad and I were fishing and he had about a 7 pound walleye (we estimated) on his line and it got off! We had been sitting there for five hours without a single bite using shiners and as we are just getting ready to leave, he's getting bites and then he sets the hook and reels it in and it swims directly under my hole. It was the biggest walleye I think I have ever seen! He had it in the hole and then it just flopped right off the hook before we could get it up. It was our adventure of the day I guess.

My dad and I seem to know where to fish for walleye now in the winter but we are unsure about pike. We have tried fishing specifically for pike in about 15' of water with shiners and using tip ups and rods but haven't been successful. I only caught that pike I posted a pic of by chance, it was just cruising along the bottom. Any advice on what to use/where to go to catch pike would be useful.

Sorry I made this post so long!

- minnesotafisherman
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Post by: bucksbud57 on Feb 13, 2010, 10:04 AM
Morning! MAny years ago I spent a lot of time on this site as a chat room regular. We were plagued by troublemakers, and eventually the room was turned into a post only format. I was delighted to see that after many years live chat was again part of the program. I already spent a little time in the chat area, and was pleased to see that the old comraderie and joking are still part of this site. Felt right at home! As for myself, I live in the Park Rapids area, and fish year round. Walleye, perch, crappies....doesn't matter...all fair game. I'd be happy to swap info, post reports, and answer any questions if I can. I'm 53, have lived here for 30 years or so, and know a good deal about the area lakes.and maybe more importantly, know most of the better fishermen in the area. Feel free to drop me a line if I can help out....
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Post by: Hard Ice on Feb 13, 2010, 07:59 PM
Welcome bucksbud57 ! 
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Post by: Trev on Feb 14, 2010, 10:34 PM
Originally from Woodbury, MN now in Coleraine, MN up on the Iron Range. I fish Grand Rapids area lakes mainly. Just started ice fishing this year and it is very fun. I have been fishing from a boat since I was about 6, just never thought about ice fishing I guess. I love the sport and being outdoors! I especially love living up in northern Minnesota.

welcome to the Shanty minnesotafisherman! my family and i have 40 acres in forbes, a little south of Eveleth, i know you know where that is. its my vacation/hunting property. i plan on being there a lot this summer so shoot me a message if you need a drinkin buddy. i've also never ice fished any of the lakes around there... yet
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Post by: EMCS retired on Feb 17, 2010, 09:11 PM
Greetings Skipper and others.  Preston here, Fergus Falls area, new to Minne-Snow-Tah and new to ice fishing.  Grew up in the south, retired from the Navy a couple years ago and decided to try it up north for a while.  Looking to draw from the many years of experience of everyone here.

07 Polaris 500 Sportsman X2 w/chains
Otter Magnum sled
Killzone pop-up
Eskimo Stingray (8")
Big Buddy Heater
and a bunch of other Fleet Farm stuff
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Post by: Hard Ice on Feb 19, 2010, 05:35 AM
Welcome to the shanty !
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Post by: crappiefister on Mar 21, 2010, 12:34 PM
hey all.  names Jeremy.  I live in SE MN (Winona).  fish local lakes and the mississippi.  Done for the year now I guess.  Been fishing most of my life, but got back into it heavy about 10 yrs ago. 
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Post by: Sven, The Nordic Warrior on Mar 22, 2010, 04:48 PM
My name is Brent. Lived in Minnesota all 44 years and have been ice fishing since I was 5.

Mostly go for walleyes on Mille Lacs and Lake Winnie, and have found Lake Winnie to be a superior fishery in the winter months. The drive is a pain, but the quality of fishing makes it worthwhile. Usually make it up there 7-8 times per winter.

In the summer, believe it or not, I flyfish for trout in SE Minnesota and Wisconsin.

For ice fishing, I have a nice Ice Castle, a StrikeMaster auger and love my Honda generator.

Fishing on Winnie was excellent this winter.
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Post by: crappiefister on Mar 23, 2010, 08:22 AM
Brent, Winnie's a long haul from down here.  I haven't fished it, but have friends in Grand Rapids and have fished Upper Red and a couple smaller lakes in that area.  Highly suggested to give Red Lake a try if your already making trips up north.  Where do you live?  I'm in Winona.  Mostly fished lake Winona (big lake) this winter and did pretty well on crappies.  Tip-up fishing this winter has been really slow.  Looking forward to hitting the trout streams pretty soon here.  This nice weather is sure a double edge sword.  I want summer to come to get out in the boat and hit the streams and morrels, but dissapointing to put the shack away for the summer. 
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Post by: Skipper on Mar 23, 2010, 05:55 PM
Better late than never!

Welcome to Iceshanty, reading posts helps pass the off season. ;)
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Post by: jasond37 on Jul 13, 2010, 05:17 PM
I can't believe I haven't ran across this site in the past!  A forum dedicated to what I love to do most.  I feel at home here when I say I can't wait for hard water!  I stumbled across this forum doing a google search for pictures of ice shacks.  One of mine got some minor water damage and I was getting ideas on how to 'remodel' it.  I live in Waverly, MN.  During winter I spend most of my days out on Wright County lakes, mainly chasing panfish and northern.  It wasn't until last year until I started changing the game and going for walleye more.  I've already read a ton of posts and look forward to posting some of my own.  In the meantime I'll sit in the boat and think of poppin' holes in the ice! 
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Post by: Skipper on Jul 15, 2010, 06:30 PM
Its good to see another person thinking of ice in the middle of July! Welcome!
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Post by: slipperybob on Jul 16, 2010, 02:07 AM
Welcome, welcome.... ;D
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jul 21, 2010, 04:45 PM
Its hard not to dream about hardwater. Welcome to the best site in the world!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: CentralCommand on Aug 06, 2010, 11:12 PM
Hello everyone,
My name is Tom and I moved to MN a few years ago from St. Louis MO.  A buddy I worked with invited me out in the middle of winter to go fishing.  Needless to say I though he was flipping nuts!  But I went any way I am all ways up for fishing.  After that one trip I was hooked on hard water so much that I just got a run down 8'x12' trailer to build my own fish house.  I have been scanning the site here and I have found so much use full information I had to sign up.  I am hoping to post some before and after pics to show off some of the information that I learned from the site. 
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Post by: Skipper on Aug 07, 2010, 06:05 PM
The more the merrier, and we love project picture! Welcome to Iceshanty!
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Post by: Drake20 on Sep 15, 2010, 01:59 PM
Hey. My Name is Drake. I am not new to ice fishing but new to the sight. I like to chase big wallys and spear pike. A few slab crappies thrown in here and there is nice too.  This is a great site.
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Post by: Rebelss on Sep 15, 2010, 02:13 PM
Welcome Drake20! glad to have you aboard!!   :)   Where in this great state are you located?
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Post by: Skipper on Sep 16, 2010, 10:31 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: MN Bassfisher on Sep 29, 2010, 09:26 PM
Hey Ya'll!! My name's Mitch, I live in White Bear Lake, MN and am eager for this hardwater season to get underway. I've been an open water fisherman since I was a kid. Last winter I picked up a few rods, jigs, tip/ups, etc and got out about 15 times around the metro area. This year I'm going to give it a real effort, I picked up a Clam base camp and am ready to use it. I hit up the Thorne Bro's sale last Saturday and stocked up on a new rod, jigs, line, hooks for my portable, and a nice little shovel. Now I just have to get a sled to pile all my stuff in, find a good deal on an auger, and decide on a flasher (Vex fl-12 or Humminbird Ice 45). Can't wait!  ;D ;D 
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Post by: Hard Ice on Oct 05, 2010, 03:38 PM
Greetings Skipper and others.  Preston here, Fergus Falls area, new to Minne-Snow-Tah and new to ice fishing.  Grew up in the south, retired from the Navy a couple years ago and decided to try it up north for a while.  Looking to draw from the many years of experience of everyone here.

07 Polaris 500 Sportsman X2 w/chains
Otter Magnum sled
Killzone pop-up
Eskimo Stingray (8")
Big Buddy Heater
and a bunch of other Fleet Farm stuff

 Fire me a pm this some time this winter and we will for together i got a few places to fish around you..
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Post by: laweidauer on Oct 11, 2010, 09:15 AM
I just stumbled across this site and now know what I'll be doing with my time.  I am originally from SW MN and now live in SE SD but at least half of my trips are in MN so I figured I'd post up here.  I am definitely not a newbie or an ice God, just maybe a work in progress.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Oct 11, 2010, 04:42 PM
Welcome to the shanty! :tipup:
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Post by: Rypstra on Oct 15, 2010, 07:10 PM
I've been looking for a replacement tent for my second hand Trap II and I came across iceshanty.com. I love it! great tips, tricks, inventions and ideas. My wife is gonna hate it!   ;D
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Post by: slipperybob on Oct 15, 2010, 07:42 PM
Hey, welcome.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 16, 2010, 07:06 PM
Welcome aboard!!!   :)
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Post by: bbmonkey on Oct 19, 2010, 03:55 PM
Just moved to the Minnesota this past summer. Living in the south metro. Hopefully I can find some places to hit the ice and have some luck.
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Post by: trekr200 on Oct 26, 2010, 12:39 PM
I have been a member of iceshanty.com but I haven't posted yet.

I live in Red Wing but mainly fish on lakes north of Amery, WI.  I am hoping to fish more Minnesota lakes this year.

I have been a serious ice fisherman for the last two years.  I eagerly await winter to come because I like sitting on the lake in my Clam Yukon, listening to my iPod, and jigging for "the big one."

Mike
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Post by: bbmonkey on Oct 26, 2010, 06:18 PM

I live in Red Wing but mainly fish on lakes north of Amery, WI.  I am hoping to fish more Minnesota lakes this year.


I have fished north of amery alot over the last few years. I am going to miss some of those lakes.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: SPADED on Oct 27, 2010, 12:26 AM
hey guys.. im kyle from rochester.. new to ice shanty but have been fishing for as long as i can remember.. and ice fishing has really got me hooked so im freakin praying for a real winter around here!
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Post by: juan arellano on Oct 27, 2010, 08:35 PM
My name is Juan Arellano and I a big time ice man... over 150 day on the ice and wish there was more.
anything I can help anyone out with I am more than happy to help.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Hard Ice on Oct 28, 2010, 06:37 AM
Welcome to ice shanty Juan  .. Now lets go fish'n !
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Post by: SPADED on Oct 28, 2010, 07:03 PM
anyone from rochester ??
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Post by: Skipper on Oct 28, 2010, 10:21 PM
There are a bunch of guys from the Roch area, they will be poking around when rifle season is over.
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Post by: lhprop1 on Oct 29, 2010, 09:01 AM
My name is Juan Arellano and I a big time ice man... over 150 day on the ice and wish there was more.
anything I can help anyone out with I am more than happy to help.

Welcome Juano.  I recognize you from all of the other forums.  Glad to have you here.
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Oct 31, 2010, 09:21 AM
welcome guys hopfully the ice is here soon ;D
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Post by: koolaidnd on Nov 01, 2010, 12:51 AM
My name is Mike and I am not from Mn but I am from Fargo. I do all of my fishing in the Detroit lakes and Ottertail area. ND might have looser regulations but I would rather fish in Minnesota. I have been fishing all my life, but I have been getting serious about it for the last 6 years of so.

I hope to see you on the hardwater or chilling at Zorbaz in DL.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Hard Ice on Nov 03, 2010, 06:20 AM
Hey Mike it's good to see someone on here from the western part of Minnesota  on the shanty..  and fish the same waters that i do...
welcome to the site  !
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: two_fish_tommy on Nov 04, 2010, 03:13 PM
now that your laid off hard ice your probally praying for ice ;D bring it on we need ice now >:( >:( >:( >:( :tipup:
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: bisonfan on Nov 14, 2010, 07:50 PM
I'm Matt. I mostly fish around the cities while I'm on winter break from school and I plan on fishing around Detroit lakes once I'm back at school in Fargo.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Skipper on Nov 15, 2010, 05:00 PM
There is some really good water around Detroit Lakes!!!!
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Post by: SKilo on Nov 16, 2010, 10:46 PM
Hi I'm Shane. I've lived and fished in MN my whole life. I've browsed around here before but finally signed up. Glad to be here and I hope to get some real useful info with this site. I mainly fish around the DL area as it's less than a hour from me but love to try new areas as well.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: slipperybob on Nov 17, 2010, 12:37 AM
Welcome new ice anglers.  You will all learn lots of new stuff as I have too.  Then try lots of new ideas out too.  ;D
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: holehopper on Nov 19, 2010, 07:24 PM
Welcome new members!  I've been on here for 3 or 4 years.  Great group of guys and great way to get your ice "fix" when you can't get on the ice.  Good to meet you!  Dan
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Post by: Bob_it on Nov 19, 2010, 08:20 PM
Hello to all!

I'm Bob and I call Coon Rapids home. I have been visiting Iceshanty for a short time and I decided it time to say hey. I fish mostly the Alexandrea area lakes and lake of the woods. The prey of choice is the elusive walleye and crappie. Looking forward to shearing experiences and learning from everyone!  ;D
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: SPADED on Nov 23, 2010, 08:55 PM
rochester shout out!!!!!!!!! whooop whooop ;D
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Nov 24, 2010, 09:02 PM
welcome to all the new members, hope you enjoy the site as much as all of us :tipup:
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Post by: ineedanet on Nov 27, 2010, 10:42 PM
Good Evening fellow ice fishermen! Name is Dale and I love spearing for northerns.  Living in Bemidji Mn, I have been lucky enough to try a few lakes in the different seasons.  Great place to live and enjoy the outdoors! I am retired but still have a small business that is very flexable.  Good luck this season!
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Post by: Rodman on Nov 28, 2010, 08:15 AM
Hey there all you fisher people. I have a cabin on the Yellow River in Wis. and I fish Big and Little Yellow year around.  I love to fish Mille Lacs as well with a good friend that has a cabin by St. Albans bay.

Looking forward to chatting about the sport can't get enough of.  I am 57 and live in Lino Lakes.
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Post by: jasond37 on Nov 28, 2010, 08:24 AM
Welcome Rodman and ineedanet! 
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Nov 28, 2010, 09:12 AM
welcome guys ;D :tipup:
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Post by: runout on Nov 28, 2010, 10:28 AM
Hi, I am lifelong hard water fisher and am trying my hand at pike spearing for the first time this year. I have 2 ½ inches on the lake that I fish up by the Hibbing area so I am totally stoked and ready to go as long as the cold weather holds up and gives me another two or so inches.

Good luck on the ice and be safe.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: mnjon on Nov 28, 2010, 08:53 PM
New member from the St. Cloud area.  Been ice fishing last 5 years or so increasing from a once a year guy weekend trip where I borrowed gear to now owning a clam yukon, strikemaster and such.  Usually fish within an hour or so of STC.

Jon
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Post by: dirty socks on Nov 30, 2010, 07:43 AM
New member from White Bear Lake area. I do 90% of my fishing on Bald Eagle Lake ;)  :tipup:
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Post by: MN Bassfisher on Nov 30, 2010, 10:20 AM
New member from White Bear Lake area. I do 90% of my fishing on Bald Eagle Lake ;)  :tipup:
I will see ya out there this winter! I live right next to Bald Eagle!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: two_fish_tommy on Dec 02, 2010, 07:30 PM
New member from the St. Cloud area.  Been ice fishing last 5 years or so increasing from a once a year guy weekend trip where I borrowed gear to now owning a clam yukon, strikemaster and such.  Usually fish within an hour or so of STC.

Jon
welcome jon me and skipper arent that far from you good fishing to be had hope you enjoy the site
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Doddsey on Dec 06, 2010, 09:35 PM
Hey boys, the names Jay. live and fish around the Zimmerman area, as well as the alexandria lakes area. Have been hooked since the ripe young age of six. Havent been out yet this year but definatly have the twitch in the arm, going to make a huge effort to get out this weekend.  Keep the ice solid and your lines tight! see ya out there
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: SPADED on Dec 06, 2010, 09:46 PM
we have ice here in rochester , im just waiting for it to be safe for me and the boys!
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Post by: toomanyjigs on Dec 07, 2010, 04:53 PM
Hey my name is Jared,28. I live in Prior lake, fished since was a little guy ice fishing prob 10 years
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 07, 2010, 09:06 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: steene on Dec 08, 2010, 05:04 PM
Haven't ice fished for several years now.  Work and kids have kept me busy.  I am planning on dusting off some of the old equipment and giving it a try again.

Southern MN is where I hang my hat nowadays.
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Post by: slipperybob on Dec 08, 2010, 11:33 PM
Welcome all new MN anglers.
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Post by: jcarroll on Dec 10, 2010, 12:59 PM
Whaddup fellow MN ice addicts!? 

I've been ice fishing about six years now, got a Fish Trap Yukon about three years ago, got a Showdown 5.6 last year, am totally addicted.  I go with a group of buddies to Lake of the Woods on an annual trip and mainly like to fish the lakes around Faribault, MN.  Can't wait until my 2 yr old is old enough to join me, he already figured out how to operate an ice reel combo, so I think we're doing pretty good.

Good luck to everyone this ice season!
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Dec 11, 2010, 08:39 AM
welcome everybody ;D
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Post by: zenfish on Dec 12, 2010, 12:28 PM
Hey everyone from Sherburne county.  This is my 3rd year ice fishing.  The first time out I was addicted. 
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Dec 12, 2010, 02:38 PM
Hey everyone from Sherburne county.  This is my 3rd year ice fishing.  The first time out I was addicted. 
welcome were all addicted ;D
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: servocam on Dec 12, 2010, 04:52 PM
So how many Minnesotan members are we up to now?
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Post by: IceNomads on Dec 12, 2010, 08:32 PM
Hey everyone from Sherburne county.  This is my 3rd year ice fishing.  The first time out I was addicted. 
I live in sherburne!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: Doc.Freeze on Dec 12, 2010, 09:28 PM
I would like to give a big welcome to all of the MN newbies! Let us know a bit about yourself!

Where are you from? Where do you fish? Are you new to the sport or a seasoned ice god?

You need 5 posts before you can view certain parts of the site, this can be a good place to get one out of the way! :laugh:











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Post by: TheNotoriousRIG on Dec 12, 2010, 09:49 PM
Im new too! My name is Rig and I fish primarily on Tonka, Crane, and Mille Lacs! I am from Cedar Rapids IA. and have lived in Minneapolis for 10 years! Ice Fishing and Playing music are my passions! Cheers to you all!
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Post by: TheNotoriousRIG on Dec 13, 2010, 03:59 PM
BTW - I love the site. Cant wait to meet many new peeps!
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Post by: slab_slayer on Dec 14, 2010, 12:28 PM
Hey, I'm Jason. I've been layin' the steel to 'em in the Ottertail Co. area for more than a few years. I spend a lot of hours out there by myself cuz it's hard 2 find others as crazy or dedicated as I am. If yer in the area- lemme know, we'll get out there 'n' slay some 
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Post by: Bob-Loblaw on Dec 14, 2010, 01:02 PM
Hey folks - new to the forum...I live on the west side of Leech Lake, but I do most of my ice fishing on Winnie and Pike Bay.  Looking forward to gaining some knowledge and maybe making some new fishing buddies.  Anything to get me out of the house!
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: slipperybob on Dec 14, 2010, 03:41 PM
Welcome new anglers.  Hope you all will help out with keeping some of us informed about your ice reports too.
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Post by: paintbrush on Dec 18, 2010, 07:14 AM
Hi everyone. I'm Bill and I live in Brainerd and chase fish all over this area. Walleyes, pike, panfish, it doesn't matter, just like to get out and fish.
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Post by: walleyecliffguy on Dec 20, 2010, 04:33 PM
hello everyone how is the fishin goin?   I haqvent been able to get out yet one more day at work and then vacation!  gonna fish cleveland area
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Post by: walleyecliffguy on Dec 20, 2010, 04:44 PM
I would like to give a big welcome to all of the MN newbies! Let us know a bit about yourself!

Where are you from? Where do you fish? Are you new to the sport or a seasoned ice god?

You need 5 posts before you can view certain parts of the site, this can be a good place to get one out of the way! :laugh:











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Post by: Hard Ice on Dec 20, 2010, 05:43 PM
Fish'n is fantastic !  Welcome all new members !(via moble web)
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Post by: finalbankai on Dec 22, 2010, 10:56 AM
hi my name is kyle live in mpls and have been ice fishing for 2 years now usually fish in buffalo lake but heading up north this year see how that goes
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Post by: walleyecliffguy on Dec 22, 2010, 04:43 PM
Kelly from madison lake mn I like to fish German, Jefferson, and lake Washington
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Dec 23, 2010, 07:47 PM
welcome to the shanty ;D
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Post by: vigilante on Dec 23, 2010, 09:48 PM
Hey all.  I am Ethan, My first time ice fishing in MN.  I went a few times back in Western New York state (alegany) area.

I just got a 2 person hut for my birthday and have been out 2 times so far.  2 small crappies and 2 8 inch walley, on nokomis lake.

I'm interested in finding / fishing more of the lakes right here in the metro area.  I live in Fridley / Columbia Heights.
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Dec 24, 2010, 06:12 PM
welcome Ethan, hope you enjoy :tipup:
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Post by: slipperybob on Dec 25, 2010, 10:22 PM
Welcome new members, don't forget to help out with our lake ice reports.  ;)
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Post by: lanningjw on Dec 29, 2010, 07:33 AM
Hello, I am new to IS and am enjoying reading posts. Live a block of Medicine Lake in Plymouth. Fish the lakes and river in my fishing kayak anf thought fishing in the cold winter seemed kinda crazy but so far it fun.

My buds are big walleye guys and live for this. All they talk about is catching walleys on lake of the woods! I am gonna catch a walley on medicine lake......this is my goal! the DNR stocked the lake with fingerlings and I am gonna catch one. I see lots of portable houses on the westside of the lake. Maybe they are fishing crappie and are hoping for the walleyes to hit up. I think the walleyes school in the winter on the lake but not in the summer?
Advise is welcome!
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Post by: Hagigun on Dec 29, 2010, 11:52 AM
New to Ice Fishing. I have been about 10 times the past 10 years. I have never caught a fish. But always went when asked because hanging out with some buds and suds is always a good time. So this year we needed a new hobby since my boot Hockey and Broomball days are over, sort of.

My friend mentioned buying a shack and splitting the cost...well my gal and I are pretty independent. So for my B-day she bought me a shack and some other gear. First time out...Skunked again!

2nd time out...Finally caught a small bluegill, then about 5 more. I have been reading all the tips and tricks I can. I have learned about products, done my research, and gained some understanding.

3rd time out we went off a hunch based on lake depth maps. Caught a few small perch, but nothing else.

All this was done with no "help". So for X-mas my gal and I each bought a Vexilar Fl 18 - coming today!! We bought an Auger as well. You could say we are heavily invested now. The reason I know this is because as soon as i bought this stuff, the weather has gotten warmer, and now Rain is in the forecast! :)

I fish White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle, and am looking to move outward as well.

I'm excited and glad I found a lifelong hobby during the winter days and nights. Hopefully I can get my first Walleye and Crappie through the Ice here soon.

Happy fishing.
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Post by: servocam on Dec 29, 2010, 10:57 PM
New to Ice Fishing. I have been about 10 times the past 10 years. I have never caught a fish. But always went when asked because hanging out with some buds and suds is always a good time. So this year we needed a new hobby since my boot Hockey and Broomball days are over, sort of.

My friend mentioned buying a shack and splitting the cost...well my gal and I are pretty independent. So for my B-day she bought me a shack and some other gear. First time out...Skunked again!

2nd time out...Finally caught a small bluegill, then about 5 more. I have been reading all the tips and tricks I can. I have learned about products, done my research, and gained some understanding.

3rd time out we went off a hunch based on lake depth maps. Caught a few small perch, but nothing else.

All this was done with no "help". So for X-mas my gal and I each bought a Vexilar Fl 18 - coming today!! We bought an Auger as well. You could say we are heavily invested now. The reason I know this is because as soon as i bought this stuff, the weather has gotten warmer, and now Rain is in the forecast! :)

I fish White Bear Lake, Bald Eagle, and am looking to move outward as well.

I'm excited and glad I found a lifelong hobby during the winter days and nights. Hopefully I can get my first Walleye and Crappie through the Ice here soon.

Happy fishing.

Thanks for Sharing your story and welcome aboard! 
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Post by: Baero on Dec 29, 2010, 11:08 PM
Name is Eric, I have always ice fished but always borrowed gear. This year I picked up a Dave Genz Fish Trap from a friend and started taking my boys out.  Not a lot of luck so far this year, but just tried out my new Showdown 5.6 tonight and am very pleased with it.  Hopefully this rain and snow can stop messing up our ice!!!
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Post by: MeatHunter on Jan 01, 2011, 10:39 AM
Greetings all, Meat Hunter here, aka, Todd. Currently live in S.E. Mn over by the Preston area. Grew up in the cities and fished many of the lakes there.
Just got back from our trip to the Ely area where we only caught 2 small walleyes >:( Long drive for 2 fish, but then again, thats fishin. Mostly fish the river over by the lacrescent/lacrosse area. Married, 2 kids. Other hobbies when I'm not fishing are smoking and curing meats like pastramis, sausage, bacon, stuff like that. Love metal detecting in the summer. I work out of my shop restoring and salvaging old vintage autos. If its old and a junker, I want it ;D

Only have one buddy who is into the hardwater scene so I'm always open to hookin up with someone who like to fish. Hope to get to know some of you and talk you into tellin me some of the secret honey holes ;D. More than anything, I love to catch panfish, eating size. I don't know if I am allowed to include my link to my smoking meat site, so if not, the Mods may remove it.

http://redmeatnation.blogspot.com/ (http://redmeatnation.blogspot.com/)
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Post by: pipsqeak1015 on Jan 02, 2011, 03:19 PM
Jason, I live in Roseville I have been ice fishing ever since I could walk but by no means a pro I just love being out on the lake frozen or otherwise. I fish mostly close to home bald eagle, white bear. but i also fish with my dad in the cambridge, princeton areas.
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Post by: slipperybob on Jan 03, 2011, 01:34 PM
Welcome new MN snotsicle fellars.  ;D  It was tough weekend storm fighting fishing.  Driving was brutal getting on the lakes that appeared possilbe turned out to be total challenge.  I sure wish I had a sled...or at least tire chains on now.  ;)  I keep telling myself to invest in a set...sure could've used one over the weekend.
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Post by: NELS BELLS on Jan 03, 2011, 01:49 PM
Hi all,
My friends call me Nels.  I live across the street from a small lake north of St. Joseph, MN, so I probably spend most of my time on that lake due to its proximity.  Otherwise I fish the lakes in Central MN, usually within an hours drive of my home.  I have a 12 year old son who is starting to enjoy ice fishing more and more each year, but he prefers the catching more than the fishing, so we usually are after quantity rather than quality when he comes along.  The past couple of years we have been spending more time ice fishing on the Horseshoe chain of lakes for catfish, because you can catch so many and they fight good.  You also catch bonus crappies and the occasional walleye.

I started ice fishing about 25 years ago.  I have fished all over this great state of MN.  Its a great winter pasttime and a good excuse to get out of the house ;) if you know what I mean!

Nels
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Post by: holehopper on Jan 03, 2011, 06:58 PM
Welcome aboard Nels.  Beautiful country there around St Joe.  You've got some great water to choose from.  Welcome to the board!
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Post by: 55Xfish on Jan 03, 2011, 10:09 PM
Hi All,



I moved to Alexandria, Mn this past year and am learning to ice fish this season, with help from another local fisherman on Le Homme dieu.

I grew up on farm in SoDak and did a little fish'n but its been along time.   Spent many years in a milder winter climate and am really enjoy'n
being back up north and being able to enjoy winter activities.

Chris
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Post by: DFresh75 on Jan 04, 2011, 01:04 PM
Doug off of Medicine Lake here -

Been fishing for 30 years, but just getting into Ice Fishing now with the Bro in Law.

Picked up a Clam 2000 and Big Buddy heater for $100 and we are ready to hit the Ice!

Hoping with the low temps Med Lake will be a good starter lake

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Post by: holehopper on Jan 04, 2011, 06:53 PM
No problems with ice on most lakes here.  I was out over the weekend and guys were driving all over.  I don't know that I'd do that yet but plenty of ice for walking and ATV's.  That rain really cleaned things up.  Took about 18 inches of powder down to glare ice.  Makes walking/pulling really easy. 
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Post by: Merimac on Jan 05, 2011, 12:47 PM
Merimac in Minneapolis.  I have been driving on parts of Minnetonka with no problems.

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Post by: icemag on Jan 05, 2011, 02:48 PM
Hey all, Troy here ice fishing is greatest thing ever! I fish the stillwater area the most. But travel all over trying new lakes. Hope everyone fishing is going great this year!
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 05, 2011, 09:38 PM
welcome newbies!!!! iceshanty loves a fresh supply of hardwater addicts everynow any then ;D
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 06, 2011, 02:05 PM
welcome to all the newbies, there is lotsa good info on the shanty and we hope to hear some good thoughts from you, enjoy!!!!
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Post by: oldschool71 on Jan 07, 2011, 07:59 AM
Hello,

My name is Rich. I would consider my self a ice fisherman in constant learning. I am always looking to pick up new information and techniques and thought that this site may help with that.
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 07, 2011, 04:14 PM
Hello,

My name is Rich. I would consider my self a ice fisherman in constant learning. I am always looking to pick up new information and techniques and thought that this site may help with that.
welcome Rich this site will defenately help, hope you enjoy ;D
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 07, 2011, 08:53 PM
welcome rich.... i have learned alot from this site.. prepare to be amazed bud!
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Post by: amorace on Jan 09, 2011, 09:53 PM
Tough weekend on Dead Lake in Ottertail County.. our road flooded.. slush.  Ice Castles in the middle of the lake with 10" of slush.  Freeze baby Freeze....  Might have to pull them when we can.. the Blizzard around New Years really hurt
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Post by: wally1981 on Jan 12, 2011, 10:18 AM
Good Morning Everyone.  Just jumping into say hi.  Been registered for a while but never posted.  Looks like I need to make a few posts to get access to the fishing reports.  Hope to share what I can.  Looking forward to a trip to LOW this weekend.   ;D
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Post by: Tabor-MN on Jan 12, 2011, 04:21 PM
Name is Mike. Live in Albert Lea. I fish the local lakes and up in the Fairbault region. Have only been "Serious" Ice fishing the past couple years but absolutely love it.  Always looking for more tips and information about the sport. Learn something new everytime i log into this forum, one of the best around.
Title: Re: New MN Members Check in Here!
Post by: SPADED on Jan 13, 2011, 08:25 PM
Name is Mike. Live in Albert Lea. I fish the local lakes and up in the Fairbault region. Have only been "Serious" Ice fishing the past couple years but absolutely love it.  Always looking for more tips and information about the sport. Learn something new everytime i log into this forum, one of the best around.

welcome guys.. and tabor.. i have family in Austin area.. whats you fav lake around there.. i want to take my little brother out sometime before spring and dont feel like dragging him all  the way to rochester and back for the lakes around me..
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Post by: Tabor-MN on Jan 13, 2011, 08:32 PM
welcome guys.. and tabor.. i have family in Austin area.. whats you fav lake around there.. i want to take my little brother out sometime before spring and dont feel like dragging him all  the way to rochester and back for the lakes around me..

Its been hit or miss around here. Fountain lake has been good for gills. Nothing huge by any means but should catch fish, been using colored spikes. Maybe a few Crappie if you're lucky. I hear Albert Lea has been decent by the interstate bridge also, haven't tried it myself so dont hold me to it ha. Geneva has been hit or miss also on Northern and nice Perch. Hope this helps.
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 13, 2011, 08:39 PM
yeah it does.. thanks man.. he is only 5 yrs old so anything is a trophy to him. i took him fishing off a dock once in rochester and nailed tons of tiny gills and he talked about it for months,told the babysitter,teachers,our mom, anyone that would listen; about how many fish he caught lol. i think he will have a blast ice fishing for the first time close to his own home
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Post by: Vipro on Jan 15, 2011, 12:06 PM
Hi, I'm RJ. I'm pretty new to ice fishing, but I'm hooked! I grew up in SE Alaska on the coast and all fresh water fishing is pretty foreign to me, nothing like what i grew up doing. I live just south of the whitefish chain and am eager to start learning the lakes in my area as well as a whole different world of fishing! ??? :tipup:
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Post by: slipperybob on Jan 15, 2011, 10:05 PM
Welcome new anglers.  I hope some of you decided to take up some trout fishing on this winter opener.  ;D
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Jan 16, 2011, 07:36 AM
welcome guys, hope you enjoy
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 16, 2011, 06:09 PM
Hi, I'm RJ. I'm pretty new to ice fishing, but I'm hooked! I grew up in SE Alaska on the coast and all fresh water fishing is pretty foreign to me, nothing like what i grew up doing. I live just south of the whitefish chain and am eager to start learning the lakes in my area as well as a whole different world of fishing! ??? :tipup:

so what are you thinking of freshwater so far?
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Post by: cledwyn on Jan 18, 2011, 09:39 AM
Hello all!  My [4 year old] son got be back into fishing after 25+ years this summer.  I'm loving being new to something again, and am really enjoying fishing. 

We got a hand auger for Christmas and have been hitting local city lakes (St. Paul, City living means no cabin, no boat, etc) all the with moderate success.  I'm glad to find an online community that looks active and engaged.  I'd love some tips on where I could take him and have at least some luck like we do in the summer off the DNR fishing piers.  For him a 4" sunfish is as exciting as a 4# northern.  (Not that we wouldn't mind catching bigger fish)  But for now I need to "set the hook" in his interest again so going out in this cold weather is not so much standing around, or playing on the ice but might also include some fish action. 

Any tips would be welcome.
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Post by: Vipro on Jan 18, 2011, 11:13 AM
so what are you thinking of freshwater so far?

I'm liking it. My first experiences were a bit disappointing so I haven't fished much since I've lived here, but I have trouble staying away from the water and eventually came back. The size of the fish is what initially turned me off here, but fishing around here is a little more fast paced than I grew up on, which is what is winning me over. Growing up, we'd spend all day on the water and if everybody caught 1 it was a good day. But really it's the fishing more than the catching i enjoy anyway, ice fishing doubly so.

Alaska (Halibut 70#)
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Minnesota
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 18, 2011, 12:00 PM
hey now that's a good sized crappie lol you could always set up some tip ups for some northern ya know,that might give you a size fix for a while
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Post by: Vipro on Jan 18, 2011, 12:41 PM
I'm pretty much over my block about fish size, just trying to master some basic skills now. Besides that the wife is all about eating crappie. lol ;)
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Post by: tommybanzai on Jan 18, 2011, 04:15 PM
Hiya All!!!
Wright County Resident checking in here!  ;D
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 18, 2011, 06:38 PM
good to hear vipro.. what did you think of trying to clean something that small for the first time? haha and welcome tommybanai!!!
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Post by: majocmatt on Jan 18, 2011, 11:51 PM
Hi all, the name's Matt, I'm not from MN so I don't know if I qualify, but I'm certainly a newbie and I plan to make a once a year (at least) Minnesota ice fishing tradition starting this year. I've booked my first ever ice fishing trip to Lake Mille Lacs for the last week in January.. next week! I'm really excited, and a little scared to be quite honest!

The main reason is because I was born, raised and still reside in Florida. I see snow only a couple times a year during trips, and have never stepped foot on a frozen lake. For the most part, I'm a land-based fisherman here in FL and it has been every good to me. But when it gets really cold here (30 degrees), it makes the news because it kills lots of unsuspecting fish. Last winter we lost thousands of inshore species because of a single week where the temp reached below freezing -- which is very rare. As you can see, I am a total newbie when it comes to not only cold weather, but also ice fishing.

Hopefully with some luck and persistence I will be able to catch and taste some of Minnesota's storied species, all of which I've never caught nor feasted upon. I hope to post my experiences and photos of my catch following my trip here on iceshanty! The trip will include just my wife and I, who is also an avid fisherwomen here in FL. I'm sure we'll have fun whether we catch or not since it's such a new and different experience.

Thanks for reading,

-Matt
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Post by: Vipro on Jan 19, 2011, 08:58 AM
good to hear vipro.. what did you think of trying to clean something that small for the first time? haha

definetly makes getting a decent meal into more work than I'm used to. lol
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 19, 2011, 06:11 PM
Hi all, the name's Matt, I'm not from MN so I don't know if I qualify, but I'm certainly a newbie and I plan to make a once a year (at least) Minnesota ice fishing tradition starting this year. I've booked my first ever ice fishing trip to Lake Mille Lacs for the last week in January.. next week! I'm really excited, and a little scared to be quite honest!

The main reason is because I was born, raised and still reside in Florida. I see snow only a couple times a year during trips, and have never stepped foot on a frozen lake. For the most part, I'm a land-based fisherman here in FL and it has been every good to me. But when it gets really cold here (30 degrees), it makes the news because it kills lots of unsuspecting fish. Last winter we lost thousands of inshore species because of a single week where the temp reached below freezing -- which is very rare. As you can see, I am a total newbie when it comes to not only cold weather, but also ice fishing.

Hopefully with some luck and persistence I will be able to catch and taste some of Minnesota's storied species, all of which I've never caught nor feasted upon. I hope to post my experiences and photos of my catch following my trip here on iceshanty! The trip will include just my wife and I, who is also an avid fisherwomen here in FL. I'm sure we'll have fun whether we catch or not since it's such a new and different experience.

Thanks for reading,

-Matt

lol im sorry to laugh at ya matt but 30 degrees is nice 'round these parts lol... if you need any tips or anything just let us know,tell us what fish you will be targeting and people will tell ya how deep to fish and what to use for em!! good luck man!
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Post by: Hardwater Problem on Jan 20, 2011, 04:51 PM
lol im sorry to laugh at ya matt but 30 degrees is nice 'round these parts lol... if you need any tips or anything just let us know,tell us what fish you will be targeting and people will tell ya how deep to fish and what to use for em!! good luck man!
Minus 30 was the windchill last night in most of the state I hear.  Didn't International Falls have a -30 degree actual temp this week?
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Post by: Vipro on Jan 21, 2011, 08:14 PM
i read 34 below last night just north of brainerd
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 21, 2011, 10:06 PM
ys sir hardwaterproblem.. it was -30 the other night and -15 when i went to work yesterday morning...i work outside too!
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Post by: Hardwater Problem on Jan 21, 2011, 11:20 PM
ys sir hardwaterproblem.. it was -30 the other night and -15 when i went to work yesterday morning...i work outside too!
I would work slingin' burgers indoors before I would work outside in minus thirty!!!  fishing is different, but working... not a chance.
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 22, 2011, 01:14 PM
haha i started in constuction when i was 17 and did that for years, now i am a driver and crew foreman for a moving company.. belive it or not we were wearing just long sleeve shirts (long john tops)  under our work t shirts and thats it.. no coat or hoody.. you dont want to work up a sweat carring dressers and such when its that cold or ya can get sick lol one of the best guys on my crew is a member of this site too and that guy will work in a t shirt no matter what weather---crazy red heads!
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Post by: majocmatt on Jan 22, 2011, 10:29 PM
lol im sorry to laugh at ya matt but 30 degrees is nice 'round these parts lol... if you need any tips or anything just let us know,tell us what fish you will be targeting and people will tell ya how deep to fish and what to use for em!! good luck man!

I hear ya, I've been keeping an eye on the temps around Mille Lacs and it's quite overwhelming to say the least. I mentioned 30 degrees because that's the coldest it's ever gotten where I'm from, and after seeing how cold it gets there, you've earned the right to laugh at me. I love visiting new places, and experiencing new things, so ice fishing seemed to be relatively right up my alley, so I'm excited!

Since I'm such a newbie, I chose to stay at a resort's ice house for a long weekend in southeast Mille Lacs. That makes my options limited, depending on where they place our ice house, but I think it's my best option since I'm bringing the wife and it's our first time. I was hoping to get into some perch and walleye, but honestly anything will be icing on the cake. Don't know much about either though, other than the current regulations.

I've been learning a lot online (along with this site) about the ice fishing culture, and it is just so different than from what I'm accustomed to, it's really gotten me motivated for the challenge and overall experience. I'm used to cruising up and down a white powdery beach wearing nothing but swimming trunks, jerking a soft bait in the waves for snook while my surf rod sits and awaits a blacktip with a chunk of cut mackerel on the end. So you know I'm in for it! Hopefully I'll have some pics and and words to share after my trip. I'll be sure to share it here!

the ice house I'm staying in has 4 holes and 4 rattle wheels, but I'm going to bring one of my rods for jigging. I've gotten advice in the general chat area about what kind of gear I should bring, but anything else you could share, I would listen.
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 23, 2011, 07:35 PM
well for perch and walleye i would use a northland forage minnow or a jigging rapala .. that way you can hit either species of the same lure.. im sure the ice cabin will provide live bait for the rattle wheels,and a good frisky fat head minnow will land ya any fish down there. and i wasnt really laughin at you , but when you said "when is gets really cold here" it did crack me up.. good luck man! keep us posted on how it goes.
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Post by: adc1825 on Jan 25, 2011, 10:36 AM
Newbie to MN ice as well.  Glad the ice has finally gotten good in SW Mn.  Now headed to Mille Lacs this weekend for a go. 

Aaron
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Post by: pumba on Jan 27, 2011, 09:08 AM
Im Pumba just joined, fairly new to ice fishing on my 3rd year.  live in central MN inbetween Willmar and St. Cloud.  Mainly fish in this area, Koronis and Rice. 
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Post by: PondAssassin on Feb 06, 2011, 09:12 PM
hey,

Just joining up today. I'd forgotten just how much fun fishing is and picked up the bug in a bad way again this last summer. needless to say, i've purchased just about everything for this winter and I'll be looking to this group that must have about 1000 years of combined experience in ice fishing. I'm pretty lucky as I live on a pond in Blaine that is fed via creeks/ditches to lakes/rivers. Have a good variety (gills/seeds/crappie/lm's and pike). had a good run until last 7 days. Where have the fish gone? drilled 50 holes today and not seeing anything on the 5.6. Pond is about 35 in deepest and about 15 avg otherwise. looking for ideas to locate the panfish if nothing else.

PA
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Post by: Hard Ice on Feb 06, 2011, 10:29 PM
Its the dog days of winter.. iv changed to 3 different lakes today and caught very few fish.. Weather has a lot to do with it to. Remember how warm it was the past few days ? And now we have a cold front moveing thou the fish are very tight lipped when ever this happeneds .. It should turn around by wed. (I HOPE ) !
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Post by: PondAssassin on Feb 07, 2011, 08:00 PM
Thanks Hard Ice. One can only hope this doesn't last long. Watching fronts, pressure and temp. I'd watch paint dry if I knew it would help with the fish. Might have to take the boys to a lake this weekend v staying with the pond.  It kills me...I know that there are slabs out there...laughing at me.... perhaps even mocking me. 

PA
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Post by: Hard Ice on Feb 07, 2011, 11:21 PM
Yep i know just what your talking about. They laughed at me last weekend as well but tonite i got the last laugh.. Found crappies mixed in with a few walleyes just under the ice in 25 feet of water .. They were 10 feet done and feeding slowley.@
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Post by: cro_770 on Feb 08, 2011, 12:11 PM
Hi,
My names Kent, I'm also new to this site. I've been fishing since i was little and just started spearing this year.  I live in Glen, MN which is about 6 miles north of mille lacs.
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Post by: Hard Ice on Feb 08, 2011, 12:24 PM
Welcome !
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Post by: pumba on Feb 10, 2011, 10:33 AM
Welcome.
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Post by: PondAssassin on Feb 10, 2011, 07:54 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: KrappieKilla on Feb 23, 2011, 04:19 PM
Hi there,  New to the site.  I live in Wright County and mostly fish local lakes - Buffalo, Constance, Eagle, Ida, Maple, etc.  I love a trip to Red Lake and hope to get to LOTW in March of this year.

As a youngster my parents and I would spend every winter weekend up on Mille Lacs lake.  Lots of good memories, lots of fish.  Those were the days.  I suppose that is what triggered my addiction for hardwater fishin' as an adult.

Absolutely can't get enough.  Been out 35 times this year on about 10 different bodies of water (I decided to keep a fishing journal this year).

Good luck and tight lines!
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Feb 24, 2011, 07:32 PM
welcome
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Post by: the fishing gene on Feb 25, 2011, 11:51 AM
Hi all,
My name is Gene, I live in Wright County. I've fished all my life and been ice fishing about 8 years. I'm a pretty casual ice fisherman, I love to be on the ice catching or not. Caught a few biggies in my time - not much this year though.
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Feb 27, 2011, 09:13 AM
Hi all,
My name is Gene, I live in Wright County. I've fished all my life and been ice fishing about 8 years. I'm a pretty casual ice fisherman, I love to be on the ice catching or not. Caught a few biggies in my time - not much this year though.
welcome Gene ;D
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Post by: mntradition on Feb 28, 2011, 07:35 AM
Hey everyone. My name is brandon. I've been ice fishing for 20 of my 25 years. From the St. Paul area. I fish all around the metro, rochester area, Chisago area, and south west MN.
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Post by: kngfsher1 on Feb 28, 2011, 04:03 PM
Hi all!  I'm from Maplewood, and have been ice fishing for the last 20 or so years of my 27 years.  I love being out on the ice, and get out every chance I get!!!  I love chasing the larger crappies of the croix, but am always willing to chase what swims under the ice.  I grew up in the metro area and have fished a lot of the lakes in the east metro area, both open water and during the ice season, and can't seem to get enough!!!!
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Post by: pumba on Mar 02, 2011, 09:25 AM
welcome glad your here
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Post by: coryrhonda on Mar 07, 2011, 09:43 PM
Hi,  from St Cloud.  Fished off and on my whole life.  Hoping to fish more often now.  Fish LOTW, Pelican by Breeezy Point, and Red each year and the St Cloud area when I have time and not lazy.
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Post by: Hard Ice on Mar 08, 2011, 06:15 AM
Welcome !
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Post by: SPADED on Mar 09, 2011, 01:44 AM
Hey everyone. My name is brandon. I've been ice fishing for 20 of my 25 years. From the St. Paul area. I fish all around the metro, rochester area, Chisago area, and south west MN.

if you make it to rochester before ice out PM me.. it would be nice to have an IS fishing day
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Post by: swanny on Jul 15, 2011, 12:21 PM
Name: Josh
Age: 28
Years fishing: 26
I use to get out summer fishing to ice fishing 2-1, lately that has flipped around.

Fish house:
Eskimo Quickfish III w/custom floor.

Plans:
Find a snowmobile trailer to haul my sled to the lake and my fish house, then build a perm shanty and place that somewhere else for mid-late season ice.

Location:
Savage, MN

Lakes I fish:

Ottertail Lake, Ottertail, MN
Fish Lake, Spring Lake Township, MN
Lake Minnetonka (mostly Wayzata bay), Wayzata, MN
Prior Lake (both), Prior Lake, MN

Want to try:
most of the southern metro lakes.

Thanks!
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Post by: Brandosully on Sep 24, 2011, 02:10 PM
hello my fellow ice shanty buddies. im brandon live in anoka have been ice fishing my whole life. i could ice fish everyday. love to fish mille lacs. good luck
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Post by: SPADED on Sep 24, 2011, 11:53 PM
nice to have your guys here swanny and brando! im kyle and live about an hour south of you guys in rochester.. good luck this year guys!
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Post by: Hard Ice on Sep 27, 2011, 08:23 PM
Welcome Guys !
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Post by: holehopper on Sep 29, 2011, 05:43 PM
Welcome aboard!  Swanny; I want to hear more about that custom floor you mentioned!
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Post by: Tainterslayer on Oct 13, 2011, 09:11 PM
New to MN... not new to the forum. I come from the WI side. Just moved from Menomonie over to St Paul. Looking for some places to ice fish close by, but I have a feeling there aren't any..
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Post by: chillnout on Oct 24, 2011, 09:26 PM
Hey guys, from Lino Lakes, fish mostly north metro lakes and river by Stillwater, been gettin out fishing as much as I can for the past 30 years. Good luck!
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Post by: SPADED on Oct 25, 2011, 10:05 AM
hey tainter- when you gunna trade in the goat boy for the snotcicle eh? lol

and welcome to the site chillnout,!
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Post by: chillnout on Oct 26, 2011, 04:22 PM
Thanks Spaded, I just gotta figure out how the site works....i'm surprised I got this far with my computer skills......"strong like bull, smart like tractor"..  :unsure:
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Post by: akwawe on Nov 07, 2011, 07:04 PM
Howdy, I hail from Milaca, MN.  Have been ice fishing for quit awhile and am going to try spearing for the first time this year.  I generaly stay within a 30 mile radius of town.  I enjoy making my own tackle and just signed up for a rod building class.
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Post by: Mesaba on Nov 11, 2011, 12:21 PM
Ima newbie.
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Post by: Beefer on Nov 11, 2011, 11:50 PM
Hey guys, Brady from St. Paul.  Been fishing for a couple of years, really got into it last year.  Usually fish north metro. 
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Post by: SPADED on Nov 13, 2011, 09:58 AM
haha chilln- at my work we have a saying- weak mind, STRONG back ! if you have any questions just ask, and remember there is alot more info outside the general chit chat, cruise around a bit and check out the jig making section!

akwawe- where is milica at??? im here in rochester, not much for good fishing lakes real close  around me but we have a couple bait shops , a fleet farm and gander mnt ..lots of places to find gear,now gotta find a GOOD lake to use them on thats close

short and sweet mesaba!

beefer, you heard of crystal lake??? i helped get a semi of crap outta the Microsoft building and it sits right next to buck hill and a little lake that looks pristine, me and my buddy were drooling over the view from the top floor over looking the lake and we decided that crystal lake HAS to have some nice fish in it... you ever heard of it?

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Post by: bbmonkey on Nov 13, 2011, 11:18 AM
I fished Crystal Lake last winter. One fish after another. But they were all tiny bluegills.

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Post by: Beefer on Nov 13, 2011, 11:38 AM
I have not, might have to give it a taste this winter
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Post by: TEAMGRIPPER on Nov 14, 2011, 02:08 PM
Hi all!!  I'm new to the site and I am already adicted.  I live in St Louis Park and mostly ice fish Minnetonka. 
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 14, 2011, 06:15 PM
Welcome, TEAMGRIPPER!!! I'm in southern Minny, and normally fish up your way at White Bear, Centerville, and Peltier! Have a cuz in St. Paul, was planning on checking out Minnetonka this year.....you'll like it here!!! Good folks and lotsa good info!!!
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Post by: TEAMGRIPPER on Nov 15, 2011, 11:55 PM
Thanks Rebelss, let me know if your ever headed up this way.  I am by NO means an expert on any lake let alone this one but it is a lake I frequent.  You know we eat good at the shanty, I'll give ya a hot meal and point ya in the right direction.
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Post by: Hutchsafety on Nov 21, 2011, 12:20 AM
I'm happy to be part of Iceshanty. I fish the Hutchinson & Cokato areas.  I hope to see some of you on the ice this year.  Jim
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Post by: Firetiger on Nov 22, 2011, 11:39 AM
Hello! I'm new to the site! From Worthington, MN in the very SW corner. Can't wait to get on the ice!
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Post by: two_fish_tommy on Nov 24, 2011, 11:20 AM
welcome to the greatest site on earth :tipup:
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Post by: Purple Floyd on Nov 25, 2011, 10:53 PM
Checking in from South Central Mn.
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Post by: mittens on Nov 26, 2011, 06:13 PM
hey im lauren... and i joined because im terrible at fishing
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Post by: SPADED on Nov 26, 2011, 11:24 PM
hey im lauren... and i joined because im terrible at fishing

that really is a shame...but at least you can admit it - thats the first step Lauren..

it looks like we live in the same town,id be happy to show you a thing or two but we dont have any ice yet!
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Post by: mittens on Nov 27, 2011, 12:01 AM
that really is a shame...but at least you can admit it - thats the first step Lauren..

it looks like we live in the same town,id be happy to show you a thing or two but we dont have any ice yet!




thanks for making that comment for me, you are afraid to admit that a girl always beats you fishing  :)
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Post by: SPADED on Nov 27, 2011, 08:49 AM
you have never beat me fishing!!!! we tied ONCE and thats it!  i would love to sit here and defend me honor by adding a pic of that tiny fish of yours- but i have to make your dad 500 gemini spoons to add to the 1000 he has already lol
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Post by: SPADED on Nov 27, 2011, 03:05 PM
welcome realdeal, make sure to check out all the sub forums again, there are awesome threads that are only available to signed in members. there is alot more on this site than just the general chit chat section,.
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Post by: minntrapper on Dec 01, 2011, 09:02 AM
Just found this site yesterday, which made for an unproductive day at work.   ;)  Been ice fishing for many years, and took my son out for his first season on the ice last year.  He will be 5 January 1st, and already outfishes his old man!  Trapping is pretty much done for the season, so I have started getting the ice fishing stuff out of storage and ready to roll.  Picked up some good ideas on this site for my sled, and a good use for the old Mora hand auger that has been hanging in the shed since I bought my power auger some 15 years ago!  My son and I are headed to the icefishing show this weekend to check out the new Fatfish pop-up shacks.  We currently have a Denali IV but it is a bear to transport, and doesn't hold many more than just us.  My cousin and I have been icefishing together since before we were old enough to drive our selves to the lake, and he has 2 boys that come with also.  Thinking the new Fatfish 9416 might just be the ticket for us!!

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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 01, 2011, 09:12 AM
Welcome!!! Enjoy the show!!! It'll help a LOT to have your location in the "location" area... :whistle:
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Post by: minntrapper on Dec 01, 2011, 10:00 AM
I just added it.  We are Just south of the twincities in Hastings.  Mostly fish around town with the boys, but like to venture further out when they aren't with
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Post by: SPADED on Dec 01, 2011, 01:01 PM
you should really enjoy the bait trappin area of the forum then... there are some really sweet bait tank set ups and some nice folks on here who will explain how they made theirs.. i think youll fit right in minntrapper!

see you at the ice show!
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Post by: minntrapper on Dec 01, 2011, 01:07 PM
I'll check it out.  Haven't made it thru all the sections of the forum yet.  I mostly trap raccoon and muskrat, but have a buddy who traps minnows for bait.  Would be fun to try some time
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Post by: SPADED on Dec 05, 2011, 06:38 PM
Thanks, SPADED. I am a long time lurker/ reader here, and have viewed many of the forums already. There is not enough time in the day to read everything. Thanks for the suggestion, however.

go to the jigging section, and you will find that two child forums have just magically appeared now that youre a member... the jig making and rod building sections!
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Post by: duff on Dec 11, 2011, 09:24 PM
 Hello
      Names Dominic , call me duff. I am from North West MN . Not many lakes up here in this neck of the woods but we have a few, Fish a lot of rivers and a pothole lakes. Cant forget LOW . The big lake way up north . Lookn foward to doing more posts.
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 11, 2011, 09:36 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: DB_Cooper on Dec 19, 2011, 12:30 PM
Hi all I'm Mr. Cooper and I like to ice fish varies places and just thought I would check in here
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 19, 2011, 04:59 PM
D. B. Cooper eh? I bet the feds would love to know where you are!!! ;D

Welcome to Iceshanty, we do not discuss airplanes here....
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Post by: SPADED on Dec 19, 2011, 05:08 PM
i bet DB has formed a genius plan to spend all that ransom money at the bait shops and tackle stores... low key, i like it!
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Post by: Grillking1873 on Dec 20, 2011, 06:30 AM
Dave here in the Metro area. Hello to all!
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Post by: SPADED on Dec 20, 2011, 05:10 PM
howdy!!!
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 20, 2011, 05:30 PM
Dave here in the Metro area. Hello to all!

You getting out yet? How's the metro ice looking?
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Post by: borderjumper on Dec 22, 2011, 03:43 PM
Hi all just joined....nothing new to say
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Post by: NanookofN-MN on Dec 22, 2011, 03:48 PM
Skipper,

I was out with a friend on Bald Eagle (near White Bear) on sat and sun, everywhere we punched a hole it was 5.5"-6.5".
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Post by: borderjumper on Dec 22, 2011, 03:50 PM
Just for fun...what does it take to be able to see the ice reports?
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 22, 2011, 05:48 PM
You need a few more posts... It helps keep the lurkers in check. ;D

I forget how many posts you need exactly, it's like 3 or 5... Go make fun of the Packers over on the WI boards or something! ;)
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Post by: DB_Cooper on Dec 23, 2011, 08:57 AM
I will keep all airplane talk to another forum.
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 23, 2011, 04:44 PM
Good, we don't want the feds poking around.
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Post by: icerev on Dec 23, 2011, 05:59 PM
Grew up fishing, but never really understood ice fishing.  Moved to MN last fall and got tired of sitting in doors all winter.  Ended up getting hooked.  Haven't had a chance to get out yet this year, but hopefully after the first of the year.  Spend most of my time fishing Whaletail and Waconia.  I hope to do some exploring this year.  Best catch last year was a 16 1/2" crappie.  Gonna try to figure out walleye this year.  Tried some last year, but all I ever caught were perch.  I suppose it takes time to learn just like everything else.
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 23, 2011, 08:53 PM
16 1/2 inch crappie is a good place to start.... that's a hog...
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Post by: Grillking1873 on Dec 24, 2011, 05:36 AM
Metro ice from what I hear is anywhere from 5" to 8". I will be heading out Monday and will have a updated report at the time! Good luck to all and a very Merry Christmas.
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Post by: Bohunk 76 on Dec 25, 2011, 08:17 PM
hi my name is Bohunk 76 been ice fishin all my life addicted live in sw mn so always fishin praire potholes
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Post by: SCSweere on Dec 28, 2011, 02:56 PM
I'm Steve -
Live in MPLs but fish where ever I get the chance - grew up fishing Lake Minnewaska with my grandparents in the boat and on the ice -

off to Lake of the Woods in two weeks - can't wait
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 28, 2011, 06:55 PM
Welcome, guys!
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Post by: exmpscooterb on Dec 31, 2011, 08:23 PM
Hi. My name is Scott and I live in South St Paul. I'm a transplant from Up State New York and moved here 20 yrs ago after getting out of the Army. I have been Ice Fishing for the past 5-6 years now and love it. A friend of mine got me hooked when he invited me up to Lake Of The Woods to fish with a group of guys that have been going up to Ballards for years. Love IT UP THERE. We go the first weekend in Jan so this coming week was been like a kid waiting for Christmas morning. Can't wait to try out two PK Flutter Fish that I just bought last week. I have been fishing Bald Eagle, North Center, Bone Lake and Lakes 1 & 2 in Forest Lake. Got to say Bald Eagle and North center were great for Crappies. I will post pics for Lake Of The Woods when I get back.
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 31, 2011, 09:11 PM
Welcome to Iceshanty....

It's funny you mention it, because a very large part of our membership is from Upstate NY. Tons and tons of the guys who fish out there use this site!
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Post by: BP_Ice on Dec 31, 2011, 09:33 PM
Chris from Belle Plaine; I have been fishing my entire life but haven't been able to do too much ice fishing the last few years. However, finally have the gear to do so once the new house arrives so looking forward to fishing some of the area lakes for the first time.
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Post by: get your own hole on Jan 01, 2012, 08:06 PM
hi im travis live in Mpls fish in the metro i love to fish in the winter the other 3 seasons im to busy been fishing for 7 years and got my 2 girls hooked ;D even thou i just sit there and listen to them talk :)
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Post by: Hard Ice on Jan 01, 2012, 08:23 PM
Welcome guys !
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Post by: Kent schroeder on Jan 02, 2012, 08:50 PM
Hello my name is kent relatively new to ice fishing, live in Duluth area
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Post by: ridehard on Jan 03, 2012, 07:41 AM
Hi all, my name is Scott and I live in Andover,Mn. For various reasons I have not ice fished seriously since they came out with the "Green Box"  Things have sure changed. I plan on fishing Mille lacs, LOW and several smaller lakes in the Deer River area. I am really looking forward to getting out on the ice.
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Post by: fastrpms on Jan 06, 2012, 11:16 AM
This is my first year ice fishing and so far I'm loving it but would love it better if the weather was a little colder for some more ice. Usually fishing in the Buffalo area but I plan to hit up Mille Lacs and LOW.
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Post by: Mac159 on Jan 06, 2012, 12:16 PM
Hello my name is Mark and live out Woodbury way. I am new to the forum, but not to ice fishing. I recently happened upon the forum lots of great info here.
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Post by: MPLSIceMAN on Jan 09, 2012, 09:26 AM
Hello

First off my name is Jeremy I live in NE Mpls, I have been Ice fishing for as long as I can recall going out with my Grandpa on the backwater near Wabasha MN. But within the last few years I have been having to pick up my own gear since I moved to the Cities. I fish most lake between 35e and 35w north of HWY 36 during the week and on weekend I head to the cabin off of Big Sauk Lake year round (I always catch more fish with ice then on a boat up there). All in all if you see my car say hi
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 09, 2012, 06:44 PM
Josephine, Johanna, Owasso? There is actually a whole pile of lakes in that Arden Hills, Roseville, Shoreview, Lil Canada area!
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Post by: MPLSIceMAN on Jan 09, 2012, 08:11 PM
Josephine, Johanna, Owasso? There is actually a whole pile of lakes in that Arden Hills, Roseville, Shoreview, Lil Canada area!

SO far this year I have fished Josephine, Johanna, Owasso, Long Lake, Peltier in the metro and a few suprises around the state last weekend made it down to wabasha.

Last year I explored my Valentine, Wabasso

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Post by: Skipper on Jan 09, 2012, 08:24 PM
Valentine is that little one on the Bethel University campus isn't it? Funny part is that I never see anyone on them...
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Post by: MPLSIceMAN on Jan 10, 2012, 09:34 AM
You are correct lake yea I pulled a few blue gill threw the ice there the guys that are into spearing love this lake.

This year has been slow for people on the ice I guess most people are to lazy to drag a sled across a lake? I use my Cabala's black portable untill it fails again then planning on upgrading
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Post by: dalberg on Jan 10, 2012, 03:23 PM
Doug, from Willow River, pretty new to ice fishing.
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Post by: MPLSIceMAN on Jan 10, 2012, 05:58 PM
Doug, from Willow River, pretty new to ice fishing.

Welcome Doug
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Post by: ericdhei on Jan 16, 2012, 03:20 PM
Hello,  Eric here, new to this board. Split my time between Hutch and the cities. Not new to ice fishing but have my first permanent house this year. Now, if I can just get it on the ice without falling thru!  Sold my portable in Nov now think I better get a one man flip over...
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 16, 2012, 04:06 PM
Get on up here.... North of the cities has great ice.

Welcome to iceshanty!
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Post by: Known1 on Jan 17, 2012, 01:17 PM
Howdy all, my name is Schultz and I live in Eagan, MN. 
I've lived in the south metro almost my entire life.
I usually ice fish all over the metro, but this year I've only hit up the St. Croix river in Bayport, which last weekend had 10-11" of ice.
My theory is the power plant warms the water up. 
Then when this warmed water flows down stream it makes ice faster and better than what cool/cold water would.
Just like making ice in the freezer...warm water freezes faster.   :)
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 17, 2012, 06:20 PM
Good theory... I will shy away from warm moving water though!! ;D

If this cold weather keeps up, we will have good ice on everything quite soon... I'm still waiting for Mille Lacs to lock up myself...
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Post by: Known1 on Jan 17, 2012, 08:01 PM
If this cold weather keeps up, we will have good ice on everything quite soon... I'm still waiting for Mille Lacs to lock up myself...

I hear that!  I'm really happy to see that we're expecting a low around -2F Thursday morning. 
I suspect plenty of folks will be driving on the ice this coming weekend around here.
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 17, 2012, 08:36 PM
It's gonna go super fast with no snow. Some of the lakes in the Mille Lacs neighborhood already had 10-14 inches before this cold weather, and it is supposed to continue. I just wish we had just a little bit of snow so I didn't have to worry about melting the hyfax on my snowmobile! I need to put some scratchers on it!
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Post by: ratherbfighing on Jan 18, 2012, 02:49 PM
Hello Everyone my name is Bill I live in Brooklyn Park and fish quite a bit.  I stumbled across this site when I was looking up ideas on building a wheeler.  I narrowed it down to a 6'6"x16'.  My brother is fabing up my frame in WI in his metal shop so I can build this spring.  I fish pelican and buffalo alot but every year we (12-16) fo us take a vacation to Lake of the woods.  This is an awesome site.
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Post by: Hard Ice on Jan 19, 2012, 01:42 PM
Welcome to Ice Shanty !
We look forword to hearing about your house and reports..
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 23, 2012, 05:34 PM
Welcome noobies!!! One thought for ya... fill the location in on your profile! It helps us spot other MN members out on the main boards. It just takes a second. ;)
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 23, 2012, 05:36 PM
Hi, I'm Marty and live in Grand Rapids.  Looking for some information on an old ice auger.  The name is "ICE MASTER" MODEL 104, MADE BY OSCEOLA ENGINE.  Could some one help me find a carb. for it.  This one has me stump. Will stop when the choke is opened.  The engine has been pressure tested, no leaks.  Carb has been cleaned and pressured test also, with a new kit and set to facatory specs.
I would post this in the auger section...

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=73.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=73.0)

I am not familiar with this drill, but someone on this site should be able to help you out.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 23, 2012, 05:59 PM
Welcome noobies!!! One thought for ya... fill the location in on your profile! It helps us spot other MN members out on the main boards. It just takes a second. ;)

Yes!!! Please do!!!! Ya don't wanna look silly, do ya? Everyone knows the best fisherman are from Minnesota!  ;D :thumbsup:
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Post by: Elyicenut on Jan 23, 2012, 08:41 PM
Names Ed i've been ice fishing for years.  Im from Ely and lucky enough to be in some of the best fishing in the state
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Post by: FLEMIK on Jan 24, 2012, 07:59 PM
Hey Everyone!  My name is Reggie and I've fished all over MN all my life. 
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 25, 2012, 09:59 AM
Location, location, location.....read the posts...
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Post by: Elyicenut on Jan 25, 2012, 12:23 PM
Location up and fixed
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Post by: Rebelss on Jan 25, 2012, 02:59 PM
And we thank you!!!!  ;D
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Post by: jroquette25 on Jan 27, 2012, 10:16 AM
Good Morning! I'm new to the site and new to ice fishing but LOVE it! I'm struggling to upload a personal picture as an avatar, can anyone help me with this? Looking forward to getting some pointers on here! 
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Post by: MNice on Jan 27, 2012, 12:14 PM
New to posting on this site, veteran on a few others.
Located in Prior Lake now, moved from a little south of here.  Getting to know spring lake & prior lake via 4 wheeler, and looking forward to summer in the boat.
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Post by: laportian on Feb 01, 2012, 02:21 PM
New to the sight. Reside in Bemidji but fish Red most of the winter.
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Post by: dalberg on Feb 01, 2012, 05:05 PM
welcome
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Post by: Griff on Feb 02, 2012, 11:55 AM
I've been lurking here for a bit, but I finally bit the bullet and signed on a bit ago and figured I better check in and say "hi". I'm in Bloomington and do most of my fishing in the south metro or head up to Leech. Skol!
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Post by: Skipper on Feb 05, 2012, 08:12 PM
Howdy all!
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Post by: LightsOut on Feb 08, 2012, 11:02 PM
My name is Andy. New to the site. Live in Avon. Get out ice fishing a few times a year but would like to try and get out more.
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Post by: Hard Ice on Feb 09, 2012, 09:03 AM
Welcome to I.S  Andy
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Post by: jas1960 on Feb 27, 2012, 09:17 AM
Hi Everyone! ,
Im from Northern Minnesota (Iron Range) and fish all over! My primary love is flying into Ontario Canada for lake Trout fishing. I also like to fish Lake of the Woods for Walleyes and Saugers. I fish local lakes for crappies and try to get out as much as I can!
Happy Jigging!
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Post by: nurmimn on Feb 27, 2012, 10:09 PM
I'm a newbie here.

I live in the willmar area and fish the area.
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Post by: Skipper on Feb 27, 2012, 10:33 PM
Welcome to Iceshanty guys!
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Post by: jas1960 on Mar 01, 2012, 12:50 PM
Hello,
My name is Jeff and I just got back into ice fishing after some time off! I live on the iron range in northern mn and love fishing Ontario Canada for lake trout!
I also like fishing lake of the woods for walleyes and saugers. I fish local lakes for crappies. It just nice to get out and enjoy the day!
Looks like a nice site!
Thought I would say Hi!
Jeff
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Post by: Hard Ice on Mar 02, 2012, 07:59 PM
Hi Jeff and welcome to Ice Shanty.com !
From the way it sounds you like to fish some of the same waters that i do when i head for the
north east part of the state !
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Post by: hardwaterdevil on Mar 03, 2012, 12:59 PM
New to ice shanty. Grew up in Maple Grove, fish all over MN, WI, and ND. Used to fish a number of metro lakes but now reside in Fargo. I have a good amount of experience on Vermillion, Lake of the Woods, Ottertail, Mille Lacs, and several lakes in the Detroit Lakes area. I ice fish agressive, lots of holes, lots of movin around so I don't fish in a house if I don't have to. Hard to enjoy the great outdoors when you cant move!
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Post by: Skipper on Mar 04, 2012, 11:40 AM
Welcome to Iceshanty.. Sounds like you'll fit right in! ;D
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Post by: Hard Ice on Mar 07, 2012, 03:12 AM
Welcome Gents !
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Post by: Umarkin? on Apr 16, 2012, 05:52 PM
Hey all,

I am from the Nrothwest suburbs.  I have decided to build a new Ice shack and came across this site which has given me some very helpful pointers.  I normally fish western Suburbs, also upper and Lower Red, Mille Lacs and winnie.  Hopefully I can share some of my knowledge along the way since I have already used some of yours. Thanks
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Post by: Skipper on Apr 16, 2012, 06:07 PM
Welcome to the site! It's our off season right now, so it's pretty quiet around here. There should be enough reading to keep ya busy till this place gets hopping around deer season though! ;D
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Post by: Mark Wo on Apr 19, 2012, 01:08 PM
First post.

Mark from Woodbury.  Been ice fishing for the past couple of years.  Bought a Frabill Trekker Deluxe,gas auger, Marcum LX5 and a couple of poles and haven't looked back.  I'm not into soft water fishing but I absolutely love hard water fishing.

I've fished Forest Lake, Bald Eagle, White Bear, Little Lake, St. Croix and many others.  Haven't gotten into anything other than pan fishing as this alone floats my boat pretty well.  Also not into the size of the fish I catch as I prefer action and quantity over bigger and fewer.  Now if I could catch bigger AND many, now we're talking.

I get out an average of twice a week typically late afternoons during the week.  I fish as long as I can before packing up and heading home.  Man I miss the season already as this past season wasn't the best for me.

Off season I'm trying to decide if I want to trade up from the Trekker to the Frabill Guardian thermal.  Size wise it should still fit in the back of the my vehicle but it is significantly heavier (125lbs verse 85lbs).  When I had my pick up, the wieghjt wouldn't matter as much to me, now that I have an SUV, I'm wondering if I will be able to get the Guardian into the back by myself.  I've got a few months to figure this out.

Love the site and will frequent it often I am sure.

Mark
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Post by: Skipper on Apr 19, 2012, 07:16 PM
Here is a thread that was going on how to make a poor mans thermal with common construction materials. Check it out...  http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=207438.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=207438.0) I fish a Voyager, so I was unwilling to deal with the added weight and cost of a thermal unit. I stuck some reflectex in there and I'm soooooo glad I did!

Anyway, welcome to Iceshanty. If you want to get to that point that you are catching lots of big ones, this is a really good place to start. It sounds like you are willing and able to spend the time it takes on the ice to figure it all out. It's just a matter of application after that.

I am the resident janitor for the MN section, so if you have any questions, give me a shout!

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Post by: Mark Wo on Apr 23, 2012, 10:49 AM
Reflectix - did that last year - what a difference.  Not sure about keeping the shack that much warmer but it did stop the rain from coming down.  I work at the company that suppleis the material to make the thermal shacks thermal and hope I can find it here somewhere.

Reason I'm looking to upgrade shacks is the height issue with the Trekker.  It is plenty wide and the weight is right.  I really don't like having a shcak that I can't stand up in.  I mean I know we all ice fish sitting down but when I want to stand up, I've got to crank my head over.  When there are two in the shack, we bang heads.  I know, minor issue but one that really bothers me.  It would also be nice to have a little more width.  Decisions, decisions.....

Great site, can't wait till 2102 ice fishing.....

Thanks for the welcome Skipper

Mark
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Post by: Skipper on Apr 23, 2012, 05:18 PM
I'm a space guy too. I consider a Voyager a two man and would not want much smaller.
 
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Post by: Big Slabs1982 on Jul 20, 2012, 04:11 PM
Hi, my name is Jason I am from South Haven besides work ice fishing is all I do in the winter and have been doing it since I was a kid.  I fish mostly the smaller lakes around Wright and Meeker county.
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Post by: Skipper on Jul 20, 2012, 09:28 PM
Welcome to Iceshanty!

Make sure you keep checking in, especially after deer season. We have a pretty good bunch of guys here.
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Post by: kjayson on Aug 16, 2012, 10:51 AM
Hello,

My name is Kevin.  I am new to the site but have been a ice fishing addict for a while.  I live in the Metro but grew up on the Iron Range. 
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Post by: Skipper on Aug 16, 2012, 11:05 AM
Welcome to Iceshanty. The iron range must have been a pretty cool place to grow up!
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Post by: Gopher on Ice on Sep 21, 2012, 10:38 PM
Hello everyone. Im Gopher on Ice and I live south of the Metro. I fish with my grandfather up at mille lacs and I fish for walleye, perch, and panfish. I joined Ice shanty so that I could absorb as much information as possible about ice fishing.
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Post by: Bull Giller on Sep 21, 2012, 10:53 PM
Welcome Gopher  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Mn Scott on Sep 22, 2012, 11:47 AM
hello everyone!!  i live in the metro area and fish bald eagle a lot for those stunted crappies,they sure are fun to catch, but just bought a permy on the north end of mille lacs at barnacles resort so will be spending a lot of time up there this winter.
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Post by: Fishnfun1 on Sep 22, 2012, 01:02 PM
Wow, didn't even see this thread. Welcome new guys, I'm kind of new myself. My name is Josh, I live in the south metro and mainly fish Prior Lake and Spring Lake. Fish of choice is crappie and sunnies, but hope to get on some big perch this year.
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Post by: Skipper on Sep 22, 2012, 07:50 PM
Welcome new guys!

I am itching for winter badly.... I just put a plow on my pickup this afternoon and I want to play with it!
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Post by: Rebelss on Sep 23, 2012, 08:48 PM
Welcome guys!!! Mn Scott...maybe I'll see you on Bald Eagle...I fish there ,and Centerville and White Bear. Have to drive up there, not a lot down in the SE corner of this state that you can drive your truck on!!!!  ;D
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Post by: Mn Scott on Sep 23, 2012, 10:01 PM
well as long as we dont have a winter like last year rebelss!  only made it out a couple times on bald eagle last year with the thin ice.
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Post by: amortec on Sep 24, 2012, 07:11 PM
Welcome to the Minnesota Shanty   Guys!!  @)     
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Post by: squ1rr31_ on Sep 24, 2012, 07:21 PM
I kinda feel like a transplant with the fact I fished more up there last season than I did in Iowa.
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Post by: Skipper on Sep 24, 2012, 07:51 PM
If our ice was questionable for a good part of the winter, yours must have been sketchy at best.... :-\
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Post by: SPADED on Sep 24, 2012, 10:08 PM
welcome ya'll!!!
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Post by: redneckdan on Sep 28, 2012, 12:33 PM
I am new to Minnesota this winter. Moved here from the UP. I live on the iron range. I hope to get back into ice fishing, didn't have much time for it while in school.
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Post by: Skipper on Sep 28, 2012, 07:43 PM
Welcome to IS and MN then!
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Post by: nitram on Sep 30, 2012, 10:04 PM
 Like I said this computer stuff is new to me.
But fishing is not. Both open and hard water. I'm from moorhead and fish the DL and Cormorant areas often.
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Post by: Skipper on Sep 30, 2012, 10:08 PM
Welcome to Iceshanty.... I'm a full fledged computer dummy! ;D
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Post by: bryanl87 on Oct 03, 2012, 10:32 AM
Hey, I am Bryan from Eagan, MN. Grown up fishing with my Dad all the time and now married recently moved up North to explore some new fishing spots. Looking forward to hit the ice soon!
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 03, 2012, 10:37 AM
How do, guys!!! Welcome!!!  ;D
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Post by: Icephantom on Oct 17, 2012, 06:57 PM
Hi I'm mike from Minneapolis MN I am a total ice fishing freak and I look foreward to a great season on the ice I fish lake pokegama I spend all my time on the ice when I'm not in school.
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Post by: SPADED on Oct 17, 2012, 07:05 PM
see you twin city guys at the st paul ice fishing show!
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Post by: Skipper on Oct 17, 2012, 09:10 PM
Pokegama by Pine City?
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Post by: SD Ice-aholic on Oct 21, 2012, 11:16 AM
Cory here...  I make it out on the ice roughly 30-40 days each winter.  If it were up tp me, Id move to northern MN so I can sqeeze another few weeks out of each season, but the pther half ousts that idea every year. 
Even though my name is South Dakota, I live 10 miles from the MN border and spread my time about half and half between the 2 states. The Panfishing here in NE SD is awesome, but I know you cant beat LOTW or ML eyes on the ice.   
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 21, 2012, 11:21 AM
Welcome, SD!!! Hopefully we WILL have a winter this year..... ::)
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Post by: SD Ice-aholic on Oct 21, 2012, 12:08 PM
Even with the lack of winter last year, a person just has to find the good ice. There will be plenty of decent ice, a guy just has to find it and try new things.
Good to hear from another ice head - have a good one Reb.

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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 21, 2012, 07:03 PM
Why, thank you, SD!! You too!  ;D
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Post by: low277 on Oct 23, 2012, 01:53 PM
Hi, I am new here. Born,raised and presently live in Roseau county. I fish Lake of the Woods mostly ( not as often as I would like ). Also fish Roseau river, Hayes lake & Lake Bronson.
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Post by: Skipper on Oct 23, 2012, 04:29 PM
Welcome!
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Post by: Twisted Cisco on Oct 23, 2012, 04:48 PM
 Another newb just joined today. Can't wait for hard water season.

 I fish mostly north east MN and chequamegon bay for trout. Nice to meet you all.
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Post by: amortec on Oct 23, 2012, 07:07 PM
Welcome   Twisted!  Be sure to check in often !
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Post by: VORK23 on Oct 23, 2012, 08:13 PM
Im new to the website but not new to hard water. fish hinckey area and northern minnesota mainy for perch walleye, gills and crappie!
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 23, 2012, 08:16 PM
Welcome, VORK23!! Lotsa good info here!  ;D
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Post by: MN Z on Oct 24, 2012, 07:47 AM
Hi all new to the site, I fish Mille Lacs some and around the cambridge area.

Rick
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Post by: Hard Ice on Oct 24, 2012, 06:31 PM
Welcome Z  ;)
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Post by: slick5o on Nov 01, 2012, 07:55 AM
Hey, new to site but excited I found it. Nice to have a place where a person can find the RIGHT answers when needed. I've been ice fishing my whole life in minnesota, central and western metro. I'm new to portables though so I'm looking forward to everyone's personal experience on the ice. Thx !
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Post by: Nealbroten7 on Nov 01, 2012, 10:32 AM
My name is Neal, I'm from the Duluth area... I fish a lot at LOTW. I recently bought the pheasants forever edition ice castle... I can't wait for ice to put it to use. It great living up north when u can walk out our back door and do some fishing... Good luck and stay on top of the ice
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Post by: addicted to ice fishing on Nov 01, 2012, 11:52 AM
Welcome to all of the new neighbors to the west.  Hope all of you MN members have good ice, and a great ice fishing season.
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Post by: Skipper on Nov 01, 2012, 05:47 PM
My name is Neal, I'm from the Duluth area... I fish a lot at LOTW. I recently bought the pheasants forever edition ice castle... I can't wait for ice to put it to use. It great living up north when u can walk out our back door and do some fishing... Good luck and stay on top of the ice

Are you seriously Neal Broten? As in Miracle on ice and MN Northstars fame?  :o

Welcome to the site! 
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 01, 2012, 05:50 PM
Are you seriously Neal Broten? As in Miracle on ice and MN Northstars fame?  :o

Welcome to the site! 

NOOOOOO!!! C'mon!!!! For real?????  I thought you lived in River Falls.....:o
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Post by: JiMinneye on Nov 04, 2012, 07:13 PM
I'm from Grand Rapids. Never did any serious ice fishing but that is all going to change. I am in the process of getting equipped for the upcoming hard water season. In the past my winters were about skiing, hockey and work. It's time to learn to ice fish. So this will be all new. I will be asking a lot of dumb questions :)
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Post by: Skipper on Nov 04, 2012, 07:19 PM
No such thing as a stupid question! Stupid is the person who knows everything! ;D

Welcome!
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Post by: Hard Ice on Nov 05, 2012, 08:04 AM
Welcome to the best Ice Fishing site on the web !
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Post by: fishinchiro307 on Nov 06, 2012, 11:27 PM
Hello my name is Kolby originally from Wyoming moved to Minnesota to come to chiropractic school, figured I'd try my luck while I was here.
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Post by: addicted to ice fishing on Nov 06, 2012, 11:41 PM
Hello my name is Kolby originally from Wyoming moved to Minnesota to come to chiropractic school, figured I'd try my luck while I was here.

Kolby,

Welcome  to the Shanty the best ice fishing site on the web. 
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Post by: astrorails on Nov 10, 2012, 02:37 PM
In real life they call me Peter. I like to fish for bluegills and crappies.  Don't tell my boat, but I think I like ice fishing a little bit more than open water!

BTW, where does one get those team snotsicle (SP) graphics?  I get quite a kick out of them!
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Post by: Skipper on Nov 10, 2012, 08:55 PM
Right click on it and select "copy image location" it will just feed out of someone elses photobucket acct.

Welcome to Iceshanty? What part of the state are you from?
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Post by: astrorails on Nov 11, 2012, 10:00 AM
Grew up in Burnsville, but now I call the Blaine area home.
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Post by: Vapor on Nov 14, 2012, 07:47 PM
Hey fellas,

Checking in.  Its been over 15 years since I have been on the ice.  So, this year is all going to be about re-educating myself.  Ive picked up a few jigs, dug up some old gear, and hope to get on the ice as soon as its safe to!

Heading out to the Expo on Saturday and hopefully I can pick up a few pointers while there.
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Post by: Duncan77 on Nov 15, 2012, 07:10 AM
Hello All, My name is Duncan I am new to the site. I live in Elk River and fish all over Minnesota.
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Post by: Hard Ice on Nov 15, 2012, 07:27 AM
Welcome to the best ice fish'n site on the web !
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Post by: Firestorm on Nov 15, 2012, 01:33 PM
Hey all, my name is Mitch, I live in Bemidji, MN. I have lived in the Northland my whole life and love it! Out of my 23 years on this planet I've probably fished for 19 of them. I fish Winnie, Leech, Lake of the Woods, Red, and many other smaller lakes!


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Post by: Vapor on Nov 15, 2012, 11:27 PM
Hey fellas,

Checking in.  Its been over 15 years since I have been on the ice.  So, this year is all going to be about re-educating myself.  Ive picked up a few jigs, dug up some old gear, and hope to get on the ice as soon as its safe to!

Heading out to the Expo on Saturday and hopefully I can pick up a few pointers while there.

I go through there often.  I have family about 20 minutes north of there.  Blue Lake is a good lake.
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Post by: crigger66 on Dec 04, 2012, 07:05 PM
Hi everyone my name is Josh. I live in the Coon Rapids area fish all over in the summer time but new to hard water this year. I went to the expo this past weekend and got some gear I'm ready to go!
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 04, 2012, 08:45 PM
Good deal, nice to have you aboard!
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Post by: jstarktt on Dec 13, 2012, 01:09 PM
Hello all,

checking in from St Anthony Village.
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Post by: shane401 on Dec 13, 2012, 03:06 PM
I am from Sebeka mn. I fish Big Pine and other local lakes. I love to go to Lake of the woods
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Post by: Hard Ice on Dec 13, 2012, 07:38 PM
Shane, welcome to I.S the best ice fish'n site on the web
P.S its good to see a local boy on here as well !
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Post by: shane401 on Dec 14, 2012, 01:08 PM
Thanks Hard Ice!!!
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Post by: shane401 on Dec 14, 2012, 01:09 PM
I am already loving the site!! I am like a kid in a candy store!!
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Post by: pitthull on Dec 22, 2012, 04:06 PM
From Pittsburgh, PA but will be fishing LOW from Jan 9-17 -- first time to Minnesota fishing -- but getting way excited about it!  Have fished hard water the past two years in Ontario -- my fishing buddy spent some time on LOW last year without me and is taking me with him this year.  Counting the minutes!   ;D
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Post by: Tainterslayer on Dec 26, 2012, 09:30 AM
Just moved to St Paul area last year. Never got a chance to go out last winter but I am ready to try some of the lakes now. I live a couple blocks from Como Lake
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Post by: Skipper on Dec 26, 2012, 09:57 AM
I know that area very well.... I am the garbage man for Como Elementary School and Como High... ;)

I'm pretty sure Como lake is all 4'' sunfish, but hop on Lexington or Fairview Ave and head north into Roseville. You will find lakes Johanna and Josephine up there. There are some more farther north in that Arden Hills, Shoreview, Lil Can area too. You are also not far from White Bear and Forrest if you hop on 35E and head north.
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Post by: MARTYMAN on Dec 26, 2012, 09:55 PM
  Hi my name is Marty. Just moved to Rosemount, MN from Iowa. I'm looking forward to finding some new fishing holes. A friend of mine told me about this site and i thought I would check in out. It seems like a good site to be apart of. ;D
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Post by: IceholeAngler on Dec 27, 2012, 10:01 PM
Hey everyone, I'm Brice.  Grew up in the southern metro area (Burnsville) and have done the majority of my fishing on the local lakes (Crystal, Prior, Spring, Marion) and I've fished a few times up on Big Sandy in McGregor.  The ice fishing craze has recently taken hold of me and I can't wait to get out there and get the line in the water.  I've ice fished before, but not enough to consider myself a pro hard-water fisherman.  Looking to meet some new folks and catch a few tips from those who are seasoned in the sport!
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Post by: ice_engineer on Dec 29, 2012, 08:04 PM
I am from Sherburn, MN and this is my first winter fishing out on the ice.
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Post by: team612 on Dec 31, 2012, 01:14 PM
Currently living in west central MN.  Rookie on the ice.  I'm hooked on ice fishing now like a habit.  Been on Pom de terre, minnewaska so far.  Looking to get on Reno, tenmile, green, and more very soon.  This site is phenomenal.
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Post by: Hard Ice on Dec 31, 2012, 05:03 PM
Welcome
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Post by: kvjeff73 on Jan 01, 2013, 09:54 PM
Jeff here, live in Cottage Grove.  Only been ice fishing a few times (no fish yet, but nice to get out of the house).
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Post by: Leftj01 on Jan 07, 2013, 03:55 PM
Joe, Chisago Lakes area.  Relatively new to ice fishing but many years of soft water fishing.  Struggling with getting my HDS5 to fit in the Ice Pak Lowrance sells.  If anyone has been successful or have modified the pak, let me know.
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 07, 2013, 07:46 PM
Welcome! Try posting your question in the electronics section, I'm sure some has figured it out.
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Post by: PerhamPerchSlayer on Jan 09, 2013, 10:01 AM
Hey everyone im new to mn i live in perham have been in mn about 3 years just really getting into ice hopping i usually fish big pine acorn and wimer lakes really hunting crappie as i dont have a boat or access to one and i find it had catching them after ice is gone so onto the ice it is well just wanted to say hi ;) and full buckets
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Post by: Leatherman on Jan 09, 2013, 12:55 PM
Hello Skipper! It's good to be here. I live in the west metro and I fish whenever and wherever I can but mostly not enough and in the north metro.

Jonathan
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Post by: electricglow on Jan 09, 2013, 01:20 PM
Hey guys! My name is Shawn and I am from Montrose, MN. I mainly fish Forest Lake but also hit Pelican, Howard Lake, Whaletail, & Minnetonka. I like to fish for pike and Crappies. 
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Post by: Tainterslayer on Jan 10, 2013, 07:17 AM
I know that area very well.... I am the garbage man for Como Elementary School and Como High... ;)

I'm pretty sure Como lake is all 4'' sunfish, but hop on Lexington or Fairview Ave and head north into Roseville. You will find lakes Johanna and Josephine up there. There are some more farther north in that Arden Hills, Shoreview, Lil Can area too. You are also not far from White Bear and Forrest if you hop on 35E and head north.
I tried Como a weekend ago. It was all 4 inch fish! Perch, crappie, and bluegill. It's about a 2 minute walk from my apartment and it's just nice to get out.
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 10, 2013, 08:39 PM
welcome new folks, i hope we all have a fun, safe year!

see yall at the ice fishing extravaganza!
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 10, 2013, 09:03 PM
Sounds like they are trying to put together a 20 man Iceshanty team for the eelie pout festival this year too...
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Post by: MN Ryder on Jan 12, 2013, 04:40 AM
Really enjoy reading the IceShanty forum.  Latest learning was how to cook with the Buddy Heater, great tip!  Got "retired" in 2012 and getting back into ice fishing.  Grew-up on the water, ice fishing & trapping the Mississippi backwaters north of LaCrosse.  Checking to see if some techniques of the past are still as effective today.  Now equipped with a portable shanty & fishfinder, I have time to fish the lakes within an hour or so of my home in the Nowthen (Elk River/St Francis) area. 

Looking forward to more good reads & some posts!
Henry
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 12, 2013, 12:33 PM
You actually have a WHOLE TON of water within an hour of Nowthen...

Welcome to Iceshanty...

FYI... You need three posts before you can see the reports and conditions boards. Some of the members had a fit over people "lurking for info" so the owner of Iceshanty enacted that rule to minimize those who register an account just to read the reports section. Silly or not, that's the way it is. ;) Make a few more comments and you're in.   
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Post by: MN Ryder on Jan 13, 2013, 07:07 PM
Thanks for the advice on posting.  Up till now my fishing has been limited to open water with the boat & canoe so I am familiar with some lakes & rivers in the area.  Now I'm using a Frabill Trekker Max & really like this set-up.  For the younger guys on this forum, you may be surprised that I fished out of a portable back in the late 60s/early 70s, took a lot of big crappies, perch & bass with that rig!

Henry
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Post by: blacknblue2360 on Jan 13, 2013, 09:33 PM
HI, I live in the Western Minneapolis suburbs, and I ice fish as much as I can. I try to take my friends out as much as they are able to in my portable. They have kids, and I have yet been able to talk them into going when he gets to see his son. The other works weird hours. I have a brother that is geting back into ice fishing, and he seems to like it.
Other than that I am trying to learn about more lakes up by Brainerd. I mostly fish Western Minnesota.
My favorite ice fishing is going after perch, crappie,then walleye. Northerns are great cubed, and cooked in a fondue pot. Otherwise,cooking small pieces of any fish breaded in a skillet with Virgin Olive oil,garlic, butter, and sliced potatoes,onion.. is great by my standards. Maybe top it off with shreded cheese once on the plate. Depends on the mood.
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 13, 2013, 09:41 PM
There are many really good lakes up by Brainerd... If you are gonna focus on an area, that's a good one.
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Post by: blacknblue2360 on Jan 15, 2013, 09:05 PM
Can any one help out with a Waconia report. I would like to take a friend out there Saturday morning.
Thank You
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Post by: blacknblue2360 on Jan 19, 2013, 08:53 PM
Would like input on Thorne Bros. Ice fishing rods. Are they really worth thier price ?
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 19, 2013, 09:54 PM
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=31.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=31.0)


You could ask in the jigging section, or run a search here on iceshanty.
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Post by: crappiehuntertoo on Jan 20, 2013, 02:40 PM
Hi,
I fish the grand rapids area and like to find crappies,perch and big sunnies.
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Post by: Hard Ice on Jan 20, 2013, 02:47 PM
Welcome to I.S
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Post by: giveamanafish on Jan 20, 2013, 05:22 PM
hey, my friends call me Ed,  I live in the cities and fish mostly on the north east side. because it's close to home.
Been staring at holes in the ice longer than I care to think about and still get excited to go everytime.
It was a cold one today ,didn't make it to sundown but the morning was good  after first light.
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Post by: fishquick86 on Jan 21, 2013, 09:36 AM
Hey everyone my name is brent I have been doing open and hard water fishing since I was about 4 years old with my dad. I used to fish lakes up near grand forks ND and bemidji MN but I moved down here to go to school after I got out of the military and have been fishing near st.cloud and the cities since about 2006 or so. I finally got all my gear this year that I need so I am getting out even more this year. I just moved to Zimmerman MN where I bought my second house. I have started to fish blue lake and little elk as well as I continue to fish Briggs lake but it is a little farther drive now. So hopefully I see some of you guys out on the ice this year. If anyone wants to go out ice fishing just PM me I usually go out on Fridays or Saturdays as I work all day sundays.
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Post by: Pederson87 on Jan 25, 2013, 12:15 AM
Brian from Winona, MN.  Been ice fishing for 10 years. Most of my fishing is done on the backwaters of the Mississippi and a few local lakes.
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 25, 2013, 09:14 AM
Sounds like they are trying to put together a 20 man Iceshanty team for the eelie pout festival this year too...

i ended up in 28th place with a 1.21 lb eye.. i got bumped down off 25th place by .02 freaking points.. i would have won a new 4wheeler but i ended up with a new LX3tc.. i am grateful for anything i won but its still a bummer.. they didnt have to let me sit on 25th for 45 min of a 3 hour tourny, just long enough to make me actually think i have a shot of winning it! didnt bump me down till the last 45 min but i am grateful to god i didnt freeze to death because i swear i was close ! haha

i hope everyone else that attended had a great time too!
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Post by: blacknblue2360 on Jan 25, 2013, 08:45 PM
HI, Just checking to see if anyone has been out on Waconia lately. Looking for a couple of crappie spots.
Thank You.
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Post by: Capt J on Jan 25, 2013, 11:08 PM
Hi I'm capt j from Michigan... This is a much nicer board then mine.... will you guys let me hang out with you.   ;D
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Post by: SPADED on Jan 25, 2013, 11:53 PM
Hi I'm capt j from Michigan... This is a much nicer board then mine.... will you guys let me hang out with you.   ;D

depends.... you buying the bait?
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Post by: Capt J on Jan 26, 2013, 06:27 AM
depends.... you buying the bait?

Yep  and the beer! ;D
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 26, 2013, 07:53 AM
GREAT! You can help us make fun of the drunken sconnies from the east side! ;D
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Post by: Chris05 on Jan 29, 2013, 12:53 PM
Hi All,
I am new to forum, moved to the Grand Rapids area about 1 yr, got a rural place on the Swan river.  Grew up on a farm in SD but did not fish much.  Now am semi-retired, put together a bucket list and fishing/ hunting is at top of list.  My 1st winter up here and have picked up some
gear to use, but still need to get to know the lakes.   I've got a small lake nearby for crappie and northern. Would like to fish Trout lake by
Bovey.  Anyone closeby that knows the lake and would like to go fish'n?

Great forum...... I've been learning alot here.

Chris
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Post by: Tikkaman on Feb 01, 2013, 12:20 PM
Hey fellow fisherman!  My name is Aaron,  reside in Woodbury.  I have been ice fishing for 5 years and I have swallowed the hook completely.  I have 3 daughters that like to tag along with me.  I mostly fish the east suburb lakes and north lakes.  White bear, Jane and the croix.  Looking forward to share tips and stories with you all.
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Post by: Skipper on Feb 01, 2013, 07:00 PM
Welcome to Iceshanty. We are starting to get quite a few member out from your area!
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Post by: brianbursch on Feb 04, 2013, 03:29 AM
Currently living in Golden Valley, 1 mile east of Medicine Lake, Which by the way, Crappies are hitting between 15 to 40 feet.

Not a God, but been fishing the ice for 30+ years.

Fishing local lakes, Minnetonka, Medicine, Little Long, Island Lake, White Bear Lake, Lewis lake, Lory Lake, just to name a few, these can all be found on the DNR site.

Usually been getting a limit of Crappies on Medicine Lake, of fair sized fish.
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Post by: Zannomie on Feb 08, 2013, 08:17 PM
Guess my 1st post should be posted here
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Post by: Zannomie on Feb 08, 2013, 08:21 PM
Now for introduction, been living in MN for the last year, the Army brought me to MN from Idaho, I'm incharge of a recruiting center in the upperpart of the Twin cities area.  This is my first year of getting back into the sport of Ice fishing.
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Post by: Skipper on Feb 08, 2013, 08:25 PM
Welcome to MN and Iceshanty! Also, thank you for your service...

I hope we can help ya catch some fish. :)
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Post by: Zannomie on Feb 08, 2013, 08:26 PM
forgot to mention, I enjoy Fly fishing, and some upland bird hunting
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Post by: Zannomie on Feb 08, 2013, 08:30 PM
Quote from: Skipper link=topic=90106.msg2570868#msg2570868 date =1360376701
Welcome to MN and Iceshanty! Also, thank you for your service...

I hope we can help ya catch some fish. :)

Thank you, hope I can catch some fish tomarrow, been out a few times already this year, Mille lacs, Chisago, Coon, Forest, Leech, and tomarrow will be hitting up clear.  I guess I just go where the wind takes me, until I find that one special one.
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Post by: Skipper on Feb 08, 2013, 08:37 PM
MN is a great place to be a sportsman. There is a little something for everyone...

You can look for public lands to bird hunt, or see if any or the WIA sites work for you. We have some pheasants running around for sure

Walk In Access Sites  (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/walkin/index.html)

I don't know my a-word from a hole in the ground when it comes to fly fishing, most Minnesotan's don't. Our sponsor, Thorne Bros, also runs a fly fishing shop out of their location in Blaine. Maybe they can help you find some of them trout or something... lol... ;D

They are right on HWY 65, just north of HWY 10, west of the Blaine airport. Can't miss them. I understand they are about all we got for fly fishing.
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Post by: Zannomie on Feb 08, 2013, 08:47 PM
MN is a great place to be a sportsman. There is a little something for everyone...

You can look for public lands to bird hunt, or see if any or the WIA sites work for you. We have some pheasants running around for sure

Walk In Access Sites  (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/walkin/index.html)

I don't know my a-word from a hole in the ground when it comes to fly fishing, most Minnesotan's don't. Our sponsor, Thorne Bros, also runs a fly fishing shop out of their location in Blaine. Maybe they can help you find some of them trout or something... lol... ;D

They are right on HWY 65, just north of HWY 10, west of the Blaine airport. Can't miss them. I understand they are about all we got for fly fishing.

They are the only one I know of found them right off the bat when I first moved here,   Its nice they just down the road from my office.
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Post by: armyguy2012 on Feb 10, 2013, 12:50 AM
Hello everybody, I'm not new to ice fishing or ice shanty I've been a member for a long time.  I was originally a member from alaska but I have gotten out of the military and moved back to MN.  I am from the arrow head region (NE) MN just north of Duluth.  ;D
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Post by: Skipper on Feb 10, 2013, 10:11 AM
Welcome back
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Post by: BigGuy-55 on Feb 18, 2013, 05:11 PM
I'm BigGuy-55...a 6'7" 320 lb sportsman from southern mn. I enjoy making my own crank-baits for large muskies,using the new ice-castle 8X17,and farming.Lake of the Woods is calling and I gotta go...Good-Luck
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Post by: Skipper on Feb 18, 2013, 06:44 PM
We are gonna have to get you and Hard Ice to wrestle!!! He's about the same size!  ;D
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Post by: bigred1974 on Feb 18, 2013, 07:06 PM
I'm BigGuy-55...a 6'7" 320 lb sportsman from southern mn. I enjoy making my own crank-baits for large muskies,using the new ice-castle 8X17,and farming.Lake of the Woods is calling and I gotta go...Good-Luck
6-6 325 here, 330 after this pizza, lol
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Post by: Hard Ice on Feb 18, 2013, 08:18 PM
We are gonna have to get you and Hard Ice to wrestle!!! He's about the same size!  ;D
gotem beat skipper.. but I'll let you be my body guard next weekend..
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Post by: Skipper on Feb 18, 2013, 09:50 PM
I'm just a little shrimp next to you guys! 6'1'' 230!
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Post by: Hard Ice on Feb 18, 2013, 10:20 PM
I'm just a little shrimp next to you guys! 6'1'' 230!

You can take care of my lite work..

After back surgery 3 years ago I now stand 6"8" and pushing 350 ???
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Post by: JohnnyG105 on Feb 24, 2013, 04:46 PM
JohnnyG here, from Hugo.  I fish mostly WBL as it's close.

I was famous for a night back in January  @)

http://kstp.com/news/stories/S2912039.shtml?cat=1 (http://kstp.com/news/stories/S2912039.shtml?cat=1)
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Post by: northerndave on Feb 27, 2013, 07:19 AM
Hi guys, Dave from northern MN checking in. I'm fortunate enough to call LOW my local fishery. Heading out there again this weekend to host a trip for some old friends.

Hoping the bite turns on with the stabile weather.

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Post by: Hard Ice on Feb 27, 2013, 07:50 AM
Welcome to the shanty
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Post by: tswoboda on Feb 27, 2013, 07:54 AM
So I technically live in Fargo, but have fished MN waters my whole life.  Fished the BLA growing up and now trying to learn the DL area the last couple years.  Can I be considered a MN member?
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Post by: Hard Ice on Feb 27, 2013, 08:30 AM
Yep
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Post by: onza04 on Feb 27, 2013, 05:11 PM
Hey All,

Onza here!

29, from the North Metro, I love fishing but I got into ice fishing full force this year.
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Post by: brianbursch on Mar 03, 2013, 11:49 AM
Hello.
My name is Brian, Live in Golden Valley, I travel a lot outside the metro area just to catch the big crappies in the winter, I live a mile away from Medicine Lake, which is fun to go and catch crappies, but they are small.
Friday night and Saturday night fishing was good, caught 8 good crappies both nights, all were around 10+ inches, the largest was 11.5 inches at 15 ozs., and yes it did taste good, just got done eating that one.
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Post by: Skipper on Mar 03, 2013, 11:56 AM
That's about perfect eating size....

I was gonna say mmmmmm breakfast crappies but realized  it is almost noon! :o

You gave me an idea though. How about a poached crappie, onion, and broccoli omelette? Ohhhhhhh I may have to try that! 
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Post by: brianbursch on Mar 03, 2013, 07:32 PM
Sounds interesting.
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Post by: MNBeerman on Mar 08, 2013, 10:17 AM
I'm Mike and fish in Southern St. Louis County (Duluth).  New to the site and love ice fishing, just can't get out as much as I would like.  Look forward to checking the site out.
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Post by: butcherbobhayes on Mar 09, 2013, 12:12 AM
Hey, all.

I am new to this site, but not new to the ice game. I live in St. Francis and spend most of my time on The Pond, east side baby!!!! I am not a true guru by any means but I am willing to share what little I do know.

P.S. this seems like a great site.
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Post by: butcherbobhayes on Mar 09, 2013, 12:32 AM
BTW be careful how you post pics. blurring the BG only works if you turn off the GPS tracker in your phone. I am just sayin, I can see most of ya's fishin' spots.

I know this will piss off some, but most will not figure it out anyhow, just like a good fishing spot. Anyway, glade to be here.
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Post by: Skipper on Mar 09, 2013, 10:12 AM
I hash that out at least once per year, mostly with iphone users. Turn the GPS OFF on your phone unless you like parasites stuck to you.

There are some REAL JERKS out there. Getting fishing spots from stealing GPS cords is unsportsman like and done by the highest order of  SLOBS on the water. Unfortunately, many guys who consider themselves big shots are nothing but masterful parasites. They ave no ability to find the fish, they use YOU for that.

Being a trunk sneak is absolutely unnecessary wit the amount of people on the ice, especially with panfish. These people will haul them out in buckets until the last ones are gone.

 
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Post by: ctisdell on Jun 12, 2013, 07:41 PM
Hey, Chris from Elko here. Mostly fish Minnetonka early ice and then Mille Lacs for the rest of the season.
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 13, 2013, 03:17 PM
Welcome ctisdell Chris things are slow here on Ice Shanty this time of year. If you do any open water fishing check out the sister site My Fish Finder. Many people are members of both sites. If you have questions post them someone will attempt to answer them for you.
Steve
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Post by: Matty3 on Sep 01, 2013, 04:59 PM
I'm Matt. I've been looking at the site alot to get ideas for my first icehouse build. I'm looking to fish waconia this winter
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Post by: mr.clean on Sep 02, 2013, 03:35 AM
Welcome Matty3 there is a lot of info. on this site. If you have not already done so check through the Ice Shanty tips forum, A member called Da Man Cave has a thread going on his build contains numerous pictures which you may find of interest. Enjoy the Labor day holiday.
Steve
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Post by: daytrader on Sep 27, 2013, 05:35 PM
I live in Bloomington, i frequently fish Leech. Summer is WAY TOO busy. DREAMING OF HARD WATER SEASON.
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Post by: Whopper Stopper on Sep 29, 2013, 06:19 AM
I live in Bloomington, i frequently fish Leech. Summer is WAY TOO busy. DREAMING OF HARD WATER SEASON.

 Welcome!

       WS
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Post by: jjack on Oct 14, 2013, 07:30 PM
Names josh i live in Albertville MN now but I'm originally from Deer River MN. i love to ice fish!!!! I'm 25 and used to go out all the time with my dad but got older and busier so stopped....but i started going last winter and i went every weekend. I'm hooked again! and love it
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Post by: Monticatgeek on Oct 22, 2013, 10:24 PM
Hi Everyone,

my name is Brad. I live in Monticello. I fish a select number of the Wright County lakes and a few in Stearns County. I mainly fish for Bluegill, Crappies, & Channel Catfish when ice fishing. I do limited Northern fishing too with tip ups about once a season.  I have been ice fishing since I was liitle and still do  (except I did take a 8 year break from all fishing when I lived in southern minnesota, interests changed during that time). I am involved with various outdoors websites but mainly spend my time on this site and one other.  I was asked to join Clam's pro staff as a Power Stick this year  and I accepted. It's been a good experience so far and I have gotten to meet a lot of nice people from with in the industry. I am so glad to have the chance to keep learning new things and gain a broader and greater knowledge from these people. I always say no matter who you are you can always learn more and expand your knowledge.
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Post by: dkoe on Nov 03, 2013, 02:28 PM
I started ice fishing in 2013. My favorite lake has been Bebee and Eagle out in Monticello. Looking at reviews for purchasing a locator.
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Post by: woodyth on Nov 07, 2013, 05:10 PM
Woody here, I'm one of the southern boys, by Rochester. Been out in Nevada for 8 years, now back to the frozen north, ready to do some fishing! Looking for a used otter if anyone has one!
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Post by: SPADED on Nov 07, 2013, 06:32 PM
hey woody add me on PS3! my SN is SPADED--       
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Post by: woodyth on Nov 10, 2013, 06:54 PM
Added~

Anyone here participate in the Brainerd Fishing tourney?
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Post by: SPADED on Nov 11, 2013, 09:31 PM
i will be going again. i used to only fish the fishapalooza but that shut down due to lack of funds.. so i went the the Extravaganza last year and showed up 4 days early with my group to explore the lake and get clues on what the fish were reacting to. i got 28th place and won a new marcum lx3!  ;D i will be doing the same thing this year, but this time we will have PIE! lol
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Post by: Hiatt71 on Nov 13, 2013, 06:55 PM
Name is Neil, I am a rookie at ice fishing and I will be fishing forest lake and bald eagle along with Mille lacs
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Post by: servocam on Nov 16, 2013, 07:54 PM
Welcome aboard to IS.  Maybe I'll run in to you on FLake.  You going to the Gander Mtn First Ice Expo on the 23rd in FLake?
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Post by: jhoff88 on Nov 17, 2013, 11:23 AM
Hey guys I'm new to the forum this year, I am in the Hutchinson area.
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Post by: Fishin_momma_34 on Nov 19, 2013, 02:49 PM
Stina, Probably one very few of the lady folk on here. I'm from waconia, Getting REAL excited to see some real thin ice form on the edges of the lake the last few days. I usually fish Waconia, although ALWAYS get skunked....but i cant help it. Its in my blood.  ;D
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Post by: servocam on Nov 20, 2013, 10:44 PM
Stina, they are in there somewhere!  I was looking at this lake as my daughter just had a gymnastics comp there this last weekend.

Dnr Lake Report:  http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/showreport.html?downum=10005900 (http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/showreport.html?downum=10005900)
DNR Lake Map:  http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/data/lakemaps/b0226010.pdf (http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/lakefind/data/lakemaps/b0226010.pdf)
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Post by: mabagan on Nov 26, 2013, 08:38 PM
Hello all!
My name is Mike and I am new to the forum, been poking around for the last few days
And figured why not join. Have ice fished on and off sense I was 10, but more so now as an adult.
Mainly fish wbl, bald eagle and lake jane.
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Post by: jasond37 on Nov 28, 2013, 08:20 AM
I've been a member for awhile now, but it's been close to two years since I've been on...thought I'd re-introduce myself.  I live in the west metro and mainly fish Wright county, get up to Grand Rapids area or the pond once in a great while. We've got walkable ice for some individuals who just can't wait, but another week for me so I'm pretty excited. Next weeks the Ice show and I'll be there, perhaps I'll see a few of you too.
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Post by: Whopper Stopper on Nov 28, 2013, 09:51 AM
Welcome! Good luck this winter.

           WS
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Post by: SPADED on Dec 01, 2013, 01:12 PM
I've been a member for awhile now, but it's been close to two years since I've been on...thought I'd re-introduce myself.  I live in the west metro and mainly fish Wright county, get up to Grand Rapids area or the pond once in a great while. We've got walkable ice for some individuals who just can't wait, but another week for me so I'm pretty excited. Next weeks the Ice show and I'll be there, perhaps I'll see a few of you too.

you going to the st paul show? i see a few little ponds and small lakes around the cities but have never fished any of them and wouldnt know where to start, but hitting the ice would be nice right after the show!
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Post by: CrappieJ on Dec 02, 2013, 07:01 PM
Hello,
My name is Justin, I am from Minneapolis. I have lived and fished in Minnesota for a while but this will be my first year ice fishing. I will be starting off on the chain of lakes here in Minneapolis, hopefully gaining skills and heading to bigger lakes further north in the not too distant future. Can't wait to get started, I have put off ice fishing for way too long.
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Post by: isantifisherman123 on Dec 02, 2013, 09:30 PM
hi I'm Andrew I'm 15 I love to go ice fishing want to get into spearing and I've been on the ice since I was 1 ;D
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Post by: Woodshome on Dec 02, 2013, 10:43 PM
Hi, my name is Gene. I am from the southern metro area. I fish way up north near Winni. Been doing ice fishing for years, just not nearly enough.
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Post by: ROOOSTERFISH on Dec 07, 2013, 04:12 PM
Hi my name is Daryl ( aka Rooster) live in Chaska been fishing since I was a youngster. My dad ( rest his soul) has taught me everything I know about fishing.  From the Love of the sport to sharing it with my kids like he did with me.
I found out about your site via Frabill on FB and looking forward to sharing and learning more knowledge from the forums. Can't believe I haven't heard about this site . Like what I have seen so far.
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Post by: Minn2Mont on Dec 07, 2013, 09:07 PM
Hey Folks,
I will be fishing the north western part of the state....yes there is life up here! I'm wondering if anyone else if from this area and what are some good lakes to go to? I am new to the area (Grand Forks, ND, East Grand Forks, MN).
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Post by: J_Snow on Dec 08, 2013, 07:44 PM
Previous member, back to start my five again. Hail from the finger lake region of NY. Recently moved, looking for better fish in the Rochester area.
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Post by: getNjiggy on Dec 09, 2013, 02:38 PM
Hey, I've been browsing the forum for a while now but never made a profile.  I'm Jason and live in the west metro area.  I make it out a few nights a week and quite a few weekends.  During the week I tend to stick to lakes within 20-30 minutes of the west metro area.  If I head out during weekends I like to hit some larger lakes and try some different spots.  My fishing buddy moved back to SD and took his auger and shack with him so I went out and purchased a bunch of new toys to use this winter!  Anyone know how thick the ice is in the metro area now?
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Post by: therealgrantb on Dec 09, 2013, 03:16 PM
Hey guys. I'm grant. Really enjoy the sled mod page, I've done my own and will post pics soon. I fish the metro area, close to Roseville. Any advice would be appreciated.
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Post by: SPADED on Dec 11, 2013, 11:41 PM
Previous member, back to start my five again. Hail from the finger lake region of NY. Recently moved, looking for better fish in the Rochester area.

not any trophies around here in roch but there are lots of places to go out and get some bucket time...
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Post by: andydodgegeek on Dec 13, 2013, 04:33 PM
Hi I'm Andy and live up in Harris. I am a northern fisherman year round. I really enjoy using tip ups. I fish on fish lake, horseshoe lake, rush lake, cross and pokegama lakes ul in Pine City, and have been out on goose a few times. Thinking about trying east rush tomorrow. Any other diehard northern guys close by me?
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Post by: Antwerpen on Dec 14, 2013, 09:59 AM
Hi,
I'm Bill.  I live in Baytown Township so hit the eastern MN lakes from Mille Lacs to Lake Elmo and I'll try the St. Croix at times when the ice is OK.   I'm really enjoying this site.
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Post by: toxmagic on Dec 24, 2013, 02:32 AM
Im Gregg..been hard water fishing all my life.....Mostly gators in northern mn and crappies in the metro...would apppretiate any info on ne metro crappie fishing anyone has to offer.....would also like to try eyes on rush...
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Post by: frogwizard on Dec 26, 2013, 09:35 PM
I am Cory. From Waseca, and I have been fishing all my life but lots more hard water fishing last few years. Fish panfish and walleye. "Whatever is biting".
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Post by: ElectraGlider on Dec 31, 2013, 06:09 AM
Hello, I'm Waylon and I'm from southwest Minnesota. I'm pretty new to Ice fishing, it's only my second year.   I'm still learning the ins and outs of the sport but am really enjoying my time on the ice.
Thanks for all of the great information on this site!
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Post by: Skipper on Jan 02, 2014, 05:15 PM
Howdy Newbies!

Anyone dropped an arm or leg off in this cold yet?
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Post by: duckace on Jan 06, 2014, 12:21 PM
My name is Adam! I dont live in MN, I actually live in SD. My family has been coming up to the Ottertail Lake for around 50 years to open water fish! We plan to make it up there this winter to hit the ice! I have only been 'ice' fishing once. We have everything we need now and plan to start really soon around where I live!
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Post by: MobyBurbot on Jan 06, 2014, 04:20 PM
Hey there,

First time posting. Pretty new to this.

I've fished with my grandpa up at Mille Lacs the past few winters, and just inherited the fish house from him last year when he passed away. Amazing guy. I'm proud to carry on the tradition in the house he built, although it could use some work (pic of him and the house below). Never hardwater fished outside the shelter but I'd love to learn. Wife and I are buying a home in Minneapolis close to Hiawatha and Nokomis, so looking forward to give them a shot. Have some family on Minnetonka too.

Thanks for all the info so far! Best to all.

(http://i44.tinypic.com/vz7o68.jpg)
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Post by: Twinsfan on Jan 26, 2014, 10:23 PM
Hi all! I'm new to this site but not new to ice fishing! I am from the south metro area and spend a lot of time fishing the local lakes there!
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Post by: twincities86 on Feb 05, 2014, 10:26 PM
Welcome twinsfan. All your questions can be answered here. Have fun
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Post by: Blue_Ice on Jun 22, 2014, 09:54 PM
 @) Sup all , Got ice?
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Post by: Rebelss on Jul 02, 2014, 08:33 AM
Uh huh... ::)
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Post by: Chris338378 on Jul 02, 2014, 05:55 PM
Welcome to the site, glad to have all of you here with us.
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Post by: Walleyeking2014 on Jul 20, 2014, 10:14 AM
Hi I'm Dillon. I'm  from the princeton area and fish spec, green, blue, and others around me. I'm new to the site but I've been fishing my whole life.
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Post by: icetime15 on Jul 22, 2014, 09:56 AM
Hey guys, I'm Gavin. I'm from St. Louis Park, so I tend to hit lakes in the west metro area when I'm not up north in Grand Rapids. Been fishing my whole life but just recently found this site. Looking forward to hopefully meeting up with some of you when the water gets hard.
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Post by: Rebelss on Jul 22, 2014, 12:09 PM
Hi guys! Welcome to the site!! Great place for info and just plain fun banter.... ;D
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Post by: tacklecter on Aug 21, 2014, 08:15 PM
Hey all, not new to ice fishing at all....been at it for around 15-20 years. I love to fish the open water from the boat, love to deer hunt, but ice fishing is my addiction. If I could only do one thing the rest of my life - I would choose ice fishing. It is by far my most expensive hobby (not complaining, just saying). I am from the Hutchinson area, fish mostly on the lakes in my area...love the occasional trip to Red, MilleLacs, and LOTW.
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Post by: Rebelss on Aug 22, 2014, 09:43 AM
Welcome!! Glad to see another Minnysoda member hop on board! Now if we can get through all this heat and humidity, we might make it to ice fishing season!!  ;D
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Post by: rickbiggs on Sep 13, 2014, 03:12 PM
Hi all, I'm Rick from the Brooklyn Park area. I Ice fish the metro area some. I have my wheeler on Mille  lacs when the fish are biting and bring it to medicine lake later in the season
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Post by: Skipper on Sep 14, 2014, 06:38 PM
Welcome to iceshanty
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Post by: Yamchop on Sep 19, 2014, 09:39 PM
willmar area.  cant wait to get on the ice!!!
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Post by: MNLumpy on Oct 06, 2014, 07:57 PM
Hi. My name is Lonnie or Lumpy. Fish and live on the Iron Range 40 years old in a couple days. Just started fishing about 6 years ago and absolutely love it.
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Post by: cjstreich on Oct 06, 2014, 08:09 PM
Hey all, name is CJ, I live up in Alexandria, MN. Moved back to MN from NE in July 2012, bought a house on a lake up here this yr and and loving all the lakes I have to choose from. Have been ice fishing for yrs. When I was in the military I didnt have time or places to go ice fishing, then in NE well thats a whole other story. Just bought myself a LOW ice castle so heres to a lot of ice and hella yr of hard water time.
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Post by: Rebelss on Oct 06, 2014, 08:34 PM
Welcome, guys! Good to have ya aboard ! It also helps other Minnesota members if you put your location in your profile..... ;)
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Post by: wolffpack08 on Oct 06, 2014, 08:57 PM
Hey all, I'm from just west of Marshall.   
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Post by: drstizo on Nov 13, 2014, 01:10 PM
long time troller, figured I should join. Live in Fargo ND but grew up in Bigfork MN, I do a lot of fishing on LOW, Upper Red and the Rainy River.
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Post by: panman79 on Nov 16, 2014, 04:06 PM
Hello everyone!  I am a new resident of MN and I couldnt be happier!  What a great start to the my first year!  Look forward to chatting with you all!!!!! 
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Post by: English on Nov 19, 2014, 02:04 PM
Just moved to Lake George this summer.  Between Bemidji and Park Rapids.  Used to ice fish years ago but got out of it for awhile.  Looking forward to getting back into it. 
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Post by: Jer218 on Nov 23, 2014, 11:30 PM
Hey everybody. Names Jeremy,  I'm neither new to fishing or this site. I was a member of the Alaska chapter about 7 years ago. But due to the military and deployments I fell off the map. Now I'm out I can enjoy some hard water again. I'm located by Duluth if any body sets up group outings. Let me know
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Post by: andylew on Nov 27, 2014, 03:54 PM
Andylew from Andover.  I mainly fish in SD but make a few trips to LOW and park rapids area.
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Post by: Shelberian on Nov 30, 2014, 10:28 AM
Greg from MT, just moved to the Cambridge area. Looking forward to hitting the ice after we get settled a bit. No stranger to the cold and wind. Can't wait to get out and see what MN has to offer.
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Post by: mncooner on Nov 30, 2014, 08:50 PM
Mncooner
I fish southwest mn
I mostly fish for panfish
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Post by: Hamhead on Dec 03, 2014, 02:19 AM
Grew up mastering the art of the Pine County Panfish.  Looking to expand to include walleye to my hardwater fishin'.
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Post by: reproman on Dec 08, 2014, 05:08 PM
Brian here, just getting back into ice fishing, mainly spearing so far this year. Fish mainly around Brainerd area. Boys heading of to college,so more dad time.
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Post by: Troutbum12 on Dec 12, 2014, 07:35 PM
First yr ice fishing MN. Moved here from
wi. I live in the cities. Been icefishing 10 yrs. Lots of lakes around here. Head is spinning with options.good problem to have!
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 12, 2014, 07:38 PM
Welcome, guys! Good to have ya aboard ! It also helps other Minnesota members if you put your location in your profile..... ;)
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Post by: maxmartens on Dec 15, 2014, 07:39 PM
long time stalker here on the forum. from southwest mpls. going to be putting my newly converted 14 foot camper on cross lake this year
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Post by: dbow on Dec 15, 2014, 11:21 PM
Dave from Mora.  Fish on!!!
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Post by: CallMeB on Dec 20, 2014, 02:39 PM
Bryan from Minneapolis.  Fish west in the Buffalo area.  Just started ice fishing last year, fly fishing a few years ago and spinning as long as i can remember.
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Post by: jdblazer on Dec 20, 2014, 09:27 PM
Jeff from Andover, excited to take the newly built portable out. It'll be only my second time out but I can't wait.
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Post by: eastchannel on Dec 25, 2014, 08:05 PM
I'm eastchannel, graybeard from the southeast corner.  Fished the ice since the 50's.
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Post by: Gordy24 on Dec 26, 2014, 09:19 AM
I'm Gordy.  I live in Fargo, ND, but grew up in MN and do just about all of my fishing in MN. I haven't ice fished for very long.  Been on a few trips to LOW and Mille Lacs.  I bought myself a portable this fall and I just got an eskimo stingray auger for Christmas.  The girlfriend and I plan on doing a lot of fishing this winter!
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Post by: slawler on Dec 27, 2014, 10:28 AM
I'm Sean.  Fish mostly in Southern MN,  but make regular trips to the Grand Rapids area.
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Post by: Rebelss on Dec 27, 2014, 10:30 AM
Welcome, guys!! it IS very helpful if you put your location in the "Location" spot by your pic/profile.  ;)
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Post by: Jasonpz on Dec 28, 2014, 12:31 PM
Jason saint cloud area.
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Post by: Loraslb50 on Dec 28, 2014, 02:29 PM
My name is nick, I live in duluth and really like to go after pan fish and eyes.
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Post by: Samwacha on Jan 03, 2015, 12:27 PM
Hey everyone, I'm Sam, 27 years old and live outside of St. Cloud. I like to fish upper spunk by Avon. Just built my first shanty this season. Love to fish and hunt but nothing beats being out on the ice.
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Post by: ndbison12 on Jan 12, 2015, 08:50 AM
Hey everyone, my name is Trevor. I grew up in Pequot Lakes, but currently reside in Saint Charles, MN. Still getting accustomed to more river fishing, but so far, had very good luck in my new home.
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Post by: Confucius on Jan 13, 2015, 04:57 AM
Thanks for the new member welcome  :)
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Post by: dakotafloyd on Jan 13, 2015, 07:06 PM
Hey guys. Just joined after watching for over a year. Looking forward to getting out to the Webster area next week
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Post by: canyonfish on Jan 20, 2015, 10:27 AM
I'm not sure if I qualify to join the MN page?! I am from MT but I spend about three weeks a winter in MN visiting my wife's friends and family.  Our trip usually covers the cities and grand Marais area and sometimes grand rapids.  I love to ice fish and have been able to get out a bit during these trips.  I thought I might get on here and potentially meet some folks to fish with. Cheers to watching the flasher turn red!
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Post by: Russj on Jan 22, 2015, 09:35 PM
Hi,

I'm  Russ and am located just outside of Elk River, MN. My dad always said that fishing was for kids and old people, he didn't tAke me as a kid, so I waited until I was old! I'm 50 so maybe not that old :-)

Done a lot of ice fishing on smaller local lakes over the last several years with my "storage shed on wheels". Upgraded to a 21' Ice castle this year so now that I have something that trailers well, am exploring Mille Lacs, Red and Winnie. Fish these lakes in the summer and now am enjoying trying my luck with hard water.

Been a lurker on this board for quite awhile and have learned quite a bit. Hope to offer something back to the community as time goes on.
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Post by: ethoma1 on Jan 26, 2015, 01:16 PM
Eric from Mankato.  Just breaking into hard/open water fishing, and enjoying all of the info posted throughout this site!
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Post by: Rip_Some_Lip on Jan 30, 2015, 05:14 PM
Hi all, my name is Dave and I am a fishoholic. I live in Faribault county in south central MN. Looking forward to checking the forums out. Always looking for someone to fish with me so speak up. Talk to you later and rip_some_lip!!!!
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Post by: DrewFlu33 on Feb 04, 2015, 09:58 AM
My name is Andrew.  I live in Richfield, and mainly fish the west Metro lakes.  I recently discovered ice shanty and am quite excited to get involved.  Great site!
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Post by: fweema on Feb 17, 2015, 11:16 AM
Hey I'm Nathan from Princeton mn. Just got setup this year for the ice fishing. Been hitting up green lake a lot. I just like to be fishing catching them or not.
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Post by: rma1998 on Feb 22, 2015, 09:42 AM
Hello, I'm Randy and live in Park Rapids lakes area.
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Post by: papadarv on Mar 21, 2015, 04:38 PM
Hi:
I am Darv, live in East Bethel. Live close to Coon Lake in Anoka County. Fish lakes around home area, in addition to LOW, Red, Ottertail, Leech etc. Semi retired so have a bit of time for fishing and fishing activities. Built a Wheel house last summer, works great - much better than the pop-up portable. Thinking of posting the build once I figure out how to do so.

Just joined Ice Shanty today, looking forward to getting involved with the site.
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Post by: Whopper Stopper on Mar 22, 2015, 10:05 AM
Welcome papadarv!

Nice having you in the Shanty!


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Post by: bigfisher38 on Apr 05, 2015, 09:59 PM
Logan from St. Cloud. I fish lakes in central Minnesota. Newbie ice fisher and spear fisher
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Post by: Mncrappie on Aug 24, 2015, 02:15 PM
Kody from Lonsdale. 17 year old who is addicted to ice fishing. I fish mainly Cedar lake and lake mazasca
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Post by: MNPikeSlayer on Oct 12, 2015, 01:01 PM
Name is Drew, from PL, been ice fishing my entire life, mainly fish the metro area
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Post by: Woods or shanty on Nov 04, 2015, 05:43 AM
Sam from Howard Lake.
I fish the hwy 7 12  55  94  & 10 corridors from the west metro - into and through out the western Dakotas.
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Post by: servocam on Nov 07, 2015, 09:27 AM
Welcome to the madhouse Kody, Drew and Sam!   
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Post by: merekdurray on Nov 12, 2015, 08:43 PM
Hey everyone!  Grew up fishing around Monticello, and moved to Wyoming a little over a year ago.  Mostly fishing the Chisago/Forest Lake area these days, soft and hard water. Long time lurker, decided it was time to make an account.  Hoping the temps drop soon and we start making some ice!
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Post by: Gatermouth on Nov 26, 2015, 01:37 PM
Hi I'm from the north metro, I fish a few metro lakes but prefer to find less traveled lakes in West Central Minnesota. Lake of the woods, ottertail, red, pokegama, and a few secret potholes around grand Rapids are my favorites. I fish for everything but most of my time goes to walleye and panfish. Looking forward to some good conversation on this site.
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Post by: [email protected] on Nov 27, 2015, 04:13 PM
Hi from Aitkin, Mn.
I fish a few small local lakes and also Upper Red.
A little ice forming around the edges here.
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Post by: servocam on Nov 27, 2015, 04:30 PM
Welcome aboard Merek, Gater, and lr.  No ice yet for most of us, so try no to go too insane!  Last year we were lucky, and I think were hoping for the same this year.  Be sure to add your location to your profiles if you have not yet.
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Post by: RodBreaker on Nov 30, 2015, 12:10 PM
Hello! My name is Jake and I recently moved to Minnesota. We moved to Washington County out in Woodbury. Very excited to get my first ice season in Minnesota started. I am not new to ice fishing. I usually target perch through the ice with the occasional crappie or walleye trip. Love catching walleyes but you have to travel in MI to fish them. I have researched numerous lakes already I  can't wait to hit. Any lakes you can send me names of would be great! Not looking for coordinates, just some good walleye and perch lakes. I will find them!

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Post by: WTN4ICE on Dec 01, 2015, 06:32 AM
Hello Warren here. I live in Fargo but am from Pelican Rapids. I fish that area a lot mostly winter as I don't own a boat. I do however have six (yes six) portable houses !!! No wife to tell me no more. Looking forward to a good season...need some COLD temps!!!
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Post by: Seabass77 on Dec 02, 2015, 06:34 AM
Hello all, Joe from Minnetonka.  I fish Tonka and several other lakes in the west metro.  I also spend a fair amount of time on lake Pokegama in grand rapids.   Cheers!
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Post by: WillieMN on Dec 02, 2015, 02:47 PM
Hello everyone. My name is Will, new to the site. and going absolutely crazy waiting for the lakes to harden up. mainly fish in Aitkin Co.
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Post by: St.Croix.River.Rat on Dec 09, 2015, 12:57 AM
Ryan from lakeland, fish the croix regularly, and the chisago lakes area occasionally. I used to go almost daily, but due to work i stopped a few years ago and sold all of my stuff. Well a career change came along and im back at it this year!
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Post by: thorson on Dec 10, 2015, 03:15 PM
I'm a MN newby from NE. I moved to Underwood MN in July.  So if you are from the area I'de loved to hear from ya.  I ice fish 30-50 times a year so I am anxious to see some cold temps and get out there.

Tight lines and full buckets
Thor
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Post by: Surfrats on Dec 15, 2015, 11:48 AM
Hi All -

Name's Tony. Live in DT Minneapolis. Florida Native. Active on some of the other ice fishing boards. Looking forward to my first real ice season. Hoping it comes sooner rather than later.

Always looking for people to fish with.
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Post by: 2MuchStuff on Dec 16, 2015, 11:21 AM
hey everyone,  just dropping a note to introduce my self.
my name is Al . I am currently cleaning my tackle boxes out, getting ready for ice.
my flip over house has been in the yard for two weekks .chisel is sharp.
auger is tuned and retested  . they say forties for next week,I havent put my boat away yet.
maybe open water fishing for news years hmmm.
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Post by: pmac019 on Dec 17, 2015, 09:20 PM
Hey, I'm Pat. I'm a college student who has fished all his life but I've only been ice fishing for a few years around the north metro. now that the family bought a lake place I'll be doing most of my fishing near Park Rapids. I'm excited to try my hand at spearing this winter as well.
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Post by: WbboT on Dec 18, 2015, 08:41 AM
Been lurking a long time but wanted to contribute a little and hopefully get some good information back.  Can you guess my name  ;)  I'm in the Chisago Lakes area so hope to keep an active subject for that and I love the concept of building your own ice shack.  I like playing around with CAD so there's another opportunity for me to contribute.  I recently gave away my 6x8 skid house and am wanting to upgrade to a wheel house.  Still using my old wood suitcase style portable in the mean time.

bboT
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Post by: bearnoob on Dec 18, 2015, 10:46 AM
Greg from the Alexandria area. Experienced open water fisherman but this is my 3rd season on the hard stuff (or will be if we ever get any).
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Post by: lurchw00t on Dec 21, 2015, 02:57 PM
Colin, 33, Minneapolis.

Usually fish the metro during the week.  Johanna, WBL, Bald Eagle. 

Have a cabin near Park Rapids and will be ice fishing the lake this winter for the first time.  (Any good lakes to hit?)

Right now I have a quickfish6 and a few nice ice rods that I haul with my Arctic Cat Thundercat.  Looking to buy/build a wheelhouse at some point.
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Post by: Nodakjohns on Dec 23, 2015, 11:10 PM
Hello I'm john. 52 years young. Currently living in valley city ND but moving back to ND at the end of Jan. I'm a born and raised MN native but lived in ND, MN, IA, MO, and WY. Coming home now. I've fished and ice fished all my life. My current setup is an older otter lodge (uninsulated ) it's one of the old purple ones. It's been to a few dozen lakes. From Lake of the woods, upper red to devils lake and plenty of smaller MN lakes. Usually haul it in the back of my pickup but now I have a new ATV and will be within 4- wheeling distance of half a dozen lakes after i move. So any way am happy to be lurking on here and learning some new tips and tricks ! 
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Post by: Yamatime on Dec 25, 2015, 03:20 AM
My name is Joel. I live in the St Cloud area. I've been ice fishing before, but that was maybe once a year when a buddy invited me along and mostly drank beer and played cards. I consider last year my first year ice fishing. Wanted something me, the misses, and my boys could do together over the winter. I got into it hard and am hooked! Mostly hit the lakes around here, but this year wanting to hit up the Brainerd and Crosby area too. I'm a newb and always welcome tips and techniques.
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Post by: budalcorn45 on Jan 03, 2016, 08:19 PM
Hi,
My name is Bud, and I am from the rochester area.  I love ice fishing, and grew up on the water with my father.  I am getting into the sport on my own (as I lost my father 6 years ago) and love to explore new bodies of water.  I fish mostly down by rochester or Winona, but also branch out by our family cabin near cross lake.  I have lurked around a bunch already and learned a ton!  Thanks in advance for all of the info!  Hope to see some of you on the ice sometime.

Bud
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Post by: servocam on Jan 04, 2016, 10:15 AM
Looks like we have 15 new victims in the past month.  Welcome aboard:  Jake, Warren, Joe, Will, Ryan, Thorson, Tony, Al, Pat, Wbbot, Greg, Colin, John, Gles, and Bud.

Still a lot of sketchy ice and too many breaking through the ice. Be safe our there. Have a great 15-16 Ice Fishing Season! Tight Lines!
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Post by: LunkerJ on Jan 04, 2016, 04:09 PM
New member here.  Name is Jacob and I reside in the west metro.  relatively new to ice fishing; have a few seasons under my belt. 
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Post by: blackhoof on Jan 04, 2016, 09:43 PM
Hello!  New member . Live in elk river and have a cabin up in Crosby / ironton, mn.  on blackhoof lake.  Fish twin, blue and green.    Happy new year!
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Post by: Jimmer6642 on Jan 05, 2016, 01:59 PM
Howdy,
I am Jim from Monticello, MN. Nothing brings joy in my life than teaching kids how to fish. I was with a group for the last 6 years, but now that group fiddled out. I would love to find another group or start a group to go to schools and teach about ice safety, fishing techniques, fishing electronics, and fish identification.
I love to fish in small to big lakes and any kind of fish that bites.
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Post by: Boomstick on Jan 07, 2016, 10:47 AM
I'm Joe and a newbie to Iceshanty. I grew up in Chisago county and have fished every lake around there worth fishing (and some that weren't). I now live in Minneapolis and have recently been fishing all the lakes in the twin cities area. Thanks and I'm happy to be apart of this community.
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Post by: Steelshot Loaded Shotgun on Jan 11, 2016, 08:52 PM
Should have used my husband's new Ice Fishing name instead of my hunting name...-> "OneWetFoot" might have worked better!  We love fishing in central MN and at least once or twice a season get up north to Walleye country.   We started out the season with 2 nice crappie and one wet foot prior to hauling everything in to the balmy ice making temp of -15 last Saturday.  We can't wait for next weekend.
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Post by: NWIMike on Jan 12, 2016, 05:47 PM
Just found this sight. I can't wait to catch up on things, and provide info where possible.

I live in the west metro, fish there occasionally, but spend most of my time on the ice up in Alexandria.

Mike
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Post by: Kopower on Jan 20, 2016, 12:41 PM
Finally signed up after lurking for weeks. I live in Shoreview, and mainly fish Owasso and Wabasso since I live 2 blocks away. I'm currently debating between 3 hub style houses. Can't make up my mind between the Clam XL4000T, Eskimo 949i, and Otter Lodge hub. I mainly fish by myself, but occasionally have 3 adults. Looking forward to talking fishing, and maybe picking up some tips to catch more fish. See ya in the forums.

Brandon
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Post by: kriggan1 on Jan 20, 2016, 04:46 PM
My name is Kelly and I live in the Mora area.  We moved to Mn about 3 years ago and I am just getting into ice fishing. Deer season was over and I needed to do something to get me out of the house.
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Post by: prmarine110 on Jan 22, 2016, 02:38 PM
Oh hey der!

I'm Pete, I live in Blaine in the North Metro and I'm hooked on ice fishing!  I've been trying to figure out this metro fishing for the past couple years and have quite a few trips to LOTW, the Angle, and Red under my belt. I'm a Walleye and Perch nut but I love s good Northern and Pout hunt and I'm enjoying learning to crappie and panfish.  I love fishing with new people and learning from and teaching each other.  Recently, fishing metro area contests and tourneys been my new favorite as I get to fish new waters for a little prize money, friendly competition and meeting great people every time.  I've been tinkering with lots of ice fishing product ideas from lures to house mods, lighting, organizers, etc.  I love how ingenious ice fishermen and ladies (love it!) are, and I'm hoping to make some products that catch more fish or help people enjoy this sport as much as I do!
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Post by: Big Dude on Jan 26, 2016, 04:33 AM
Hi I'm Dude (nickname)  I am rather new to ice fishing and fishing in general.  I live in the north east metro and have been out a few times on centerville lake. I am looking forward to learning more about ice fishing techniques and tricks of the trade. Thanks for welcoming me and have fun out there and be safe
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Post by: Big Dude on Jan 26, 2016, 06:22 AM
Hi my name is Dude.  I am from lino lakes and am just getting into fishing. As with most of my outdoor endeavors I dove head first into both ice and open water fishing. I have mainly fished centerville lake and gave had a little success. I am far from a pro angler but I am trying to pick up some tricks and techniques.  I am open to any info.  Thanks in advance for the help. 
Dude
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Post by: Fworkletsfish27 on Jan 30, 2016, 11:26 PM
Ice fishing nut always looking at a lake map studying where I can find the slabs and some eyes. Live in cambridge and fish rush lake, skogman and famnie, and quite a few metro lakes. Love going up north to red and lotw.
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Post by: Darkowl on Feb 12, 2016, 07:18 AM
Hey everyone I'm Steve from Oak Grove. I love  any kind of fishing or hunting and that's where I'll be when not working, 59 years old.
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Post by: DJMiller on Aug 19, 2016, 08:48 AM
Hi, My names DJ. 33 and been fishing since I can remember. I know its not ice season yet but I was anxious to check out the Minnesota section and get acquainted. Im born and raised in southern michigan but will be making the permanent move to Northern Minnesota. Looks like I'll be about 20 minutes maybe from LOW. Very excited about the transition and hope to meet some fellow fishermen as I will not know anyone. I hear its hard being an outsider so we'll see. Thank stay safe and tight lines my friend's
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Post by: juangomer2011 on Aug 19, 2016, 11:38 AM
Hi - my name is Juan Gomez, I am 23 years old and live in Rochester. I've been fishing for a good chunk of my life now, but last year was my first season ice fishing, and I was hooked! I'm looking forward to this year already and the memories that will be made. It'll be nice learning from you guys on this threads (since I have a lot to learn still!). Tight lines my friends!
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Post by: cwavs1982 on Aug 22, 2016, 09:08 AM
I am Craig. New to this forum but not new to ice fishing. Originally from East Grand Forks but now live in the Twin Cities. Normally fish LOW, but when off weekends will fish local lakes. Still searching for that 30" walleye.
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Post by: SIMESMASH on Aug 30, 2016, 07:58 PM
Hey dudes and dudettes! I have been with the site since last winter and apparently missed this thread. I am Eric, hail from Waseca,MN. And do most of my fishing in the area. Always looking to branch out though! I enjoy fishing crappies, bluegills, sunfish and perch. But honestly anything keeps me eager to stay on the ice. I have been a hard water fisherman for as long as I can remember. Stopped when I moved to North Dakota and got back into the sport 2 years ago. And its great to be back. I look forward to meeting some of you guys and gals and maybe hit the ice in a few month!
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Post by: Icetothebone on Aug 31, 2016, 09:45 PM
Hi Guys, JP here from Woodbury.  Started using site last year getting tips on all things ice fishing.  Made a Smitty sled based off the articles I read, turned out great!  Hated ice fishing when I was young, now Ive got the bug!  I appreciate everybody's posts, sharing there opinions and knowledge!!  Looking forward to bow season because I know ice won't be far behind!!  Thanks!
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Post by: kuenro02 on Sep 20, 2016, 10:08 PM
Bobby here, just moving to Northfield. Grew up in Iowa so excited to fish all new water. Will be on the ice as much as possible but have a 6 month old that the wife may think otherwise.
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Post by: SIMESMASH on Sep 26, 2016, 08:19 PM
Bobby here, just moving to Northfield. Grew up in Iowa so excited to fish all new water. Will be on the ice as much as possible but have a 6 month old that the wife may think otherwise.

I hear you with a new addition! 4 months old this week!
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Post by: TheCrappieFisherman on Sep 27, 2016, 06:08 PM
Hey guys Ben here, I'm brand new to this site. I started ice fishing in college about 3 years ago, so I've spent the last 3 years mainly fishing in north western MN.  Now I am back in the southern TC's where I grew up. Haven't spent much time down here fishing but look forward to trying out new lakes!
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Post by: drscholl14 on Oct 13, 2016, 04:00 AM
Hey everybody, I've been ice fishing for about 5 years now, mostly in the northeast metro. Looking to get over into WI this year as well as more trips up to Mille Lacs and Leech.  Fish out of a Clam Nanook thermal or hole hop.    Been lurking on the site for awhile but haven't posted.  Hope it's a good Winter for us all this year.
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Post by: banders731 on Oct 14, 2016, 09:48 PM
Hey all, Brian here from Eden Prairie.  Been ice fishing since I was about 3-4 years old.  Most of my early ice fishing trips would be on Mille Lacs, my dad had a permanent house on the west side for about 20 years.  So every year I obviously head that way (I do kinda know the area a tad  ;) )  Now I'm beginning to venture to other areas, especially the metro area, I fish Minnetonka pretty often and have made some other fun trips which I hope to continue (Upper Red and Devils for the first time last year)  I love fishing for anything really, but if I had to I'd go with perch and walleyes.  Glad I found this site, I have so many projects I wanna do and there is so much info here its great.

Also if anyone has any questions about fishing the west side of Mille Lacs around Garrison, St. Albans, Wigwam area just let me know ;)

Brian
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Post by: theborg on Oct 31, 2016, 11:53 AM
Seth from Nisswa. I fish any lake I can find in the area. Have been on the hard water all of my life.
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Post by: drscholl14 on Oct 31, 2016, 01:15 PM
Welcome Seth. Got any secrets for the Ice Extravaganza???  :roflmao:
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Post by: Icetothebone on Nov 11, 2016, 05:09 AM
Can't believe it's been a year since I replied to this thread last. You guys know how unseasonably warm it's been.  Here's hoping for a little drop in temps to get the migration moving and some ice on the water shortly after that!!
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Post by: ratjar on Nov 15, 2016, 04:47 PM
David from Minneapolis. Been fishing hard water for 3 years, primarily twin cities area but I try to get out on URL once a winter.
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Post by: drscholl14 on Nov 15, 2016, 11:18 PM
David from Minneapolis. Been fishing hard water for 3 years, primarily twin cities area but I try to get out on URL once a winter.

Hey Rat, welcome.  I've been ice fishing for about 5 years now and joined this site a few months ago.  Lots of good stuff.  Best thread is definitely the Ice Fishing Deals.....takes a toll on the wallet though......
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Post by: HardWaterHunter1 on Nov 16, 2016, 08:00 AM
Hello all,
My name is Joe and i'm a long time fisherman now in southern Minnesota. Having just moved back from out of state I'm looking to make up for lost time. I fish all waters and species so hope to see some of you out and about.  Good Luck and tight lines. :tipup: :icefish:
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Post by: Ethan C on Nov 16, 2016, 05:26 PM
Ethan here, I'm a student at Bemidji State. I'm originally from Illinois. I like to fish lakes Bemidji. Leech and Upper Red.

Thanks
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Post by: drscholl14 on Nov 16, 2016, 05:28 PM
Hello all,
My name is Joe and i'm a long time fisherman now in southern Minnesota. Having just moved back from out of state I'm looking to make up for lost time. I fish all waters and species so hope to see some of you out and about.  Good Luck and tight lines. :tipup: :icefish:

What area of southern MN Joe?  I've been looking at getting down there and seeing what the lakes have to offer.
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Post by: HardWaterHunter1 on Nov 21, 2016, 01:33 PM
What area of southern MN Joe?  I've been looking at getting down there and seeing what the lakes have to offer.
Currently fishing the area Fairmont/Albert Lea/Fairbault. But am able to log hours in the metro along with northwoods.

Thanks Doc
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Post by: Mncrappie on Nov 22, 2016, 09:26 AM
Hello all,
My name is Joe and i'm a long time fisherman now in southern Minnesota. Having just moved back from out of state I'm looking to make up for lost time. I fish all waters and species so hope to see some of you out and about.  Good Luck and tight lines. :tipup: :icefish:

Cedar lake in new Prague. The faribault lakes area just aren't that good anymore. You'll catch your limit of crappies and perch. I've never been empty handed
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Post by: Holes-R-Us on Nov 28, 2016, 08:01 AM
Hello, I am Dan. I fish mostly in the Metro and on Mille Lacs (when legal). I make up it to LOTW at least a couple times a year and fish the North Shore of Lake Superior when there is ice. Also, try to get to the Dakotas for Perch once a year. I have been successful in takin one Bucket-List trip a year. Ice-fished in Colorado for trout two years ago and Lake Winnipeg last year. Tentatively planning to get out to the Black Hills this year.
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Post by: bsenear86 on Nov 30, 2016, 07:03 AM
Hello my name is brent, I live in the brainerd lakes area and I love it here. Havent ice fished the area yet as we just moved beginning of this year so this will be my first year on thebice up here. I have ice fished since I was little and I love fishing in general. Looking for some people in the brainerd area to fish with, I have a 7x12 fish house so lets go get some fish, if we get ice lol.
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Post by: Mncrappie on Nov 30, 2016, 03:00 PM
Hello my name is brent, I live in the brainerd lakes area and I love it here. Havent ice fished the area yet as we just moved beginning of this year so this will be my first year on thebice up here. I have ice fished since I was little and I love fishing in general. Looking for some people in the brainerd area to fish with, I have a 7x12 fish house so lets go get some fish, if we get ice lol.
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Post by: theborg on Nov 30, 2016, 03:03 PM
Welcome Seth. Got any secrets for the Ice Extravaganza???  :roflmao:

The only secret I know is that every other lake free of people for me to fish during the Extravaganza.
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Post by: theborg on Nov 30, 2016, 03:06 PM
Hello my name is brent, I live in the brainerd lakes area and I love it here. Havent ice fished the area yet as we just moved beginning of this year so this will be my first year on thebice up here. I have ice fished since I was little and I love fishing in general. Looking for some people in the brainerd area to fish with, I have a 7x12 fish house so lets go get some fish, if we get ice lol.

If the ice ever comes I am always willing to go out and am in the same area. I have a 8x16 to use also.
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Post by: skogie1 on Dec 01, 2016, 10:40 PM
I'm from Nisswa and fish smaller, less populated lakes. I use my 20 foot skidder and muliple portables. Frankly just getting out there to kick back and relax is all I need. Catching a fish is secondary
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Post by: 2cylinder on Dec 06, 2016, 05:22 AM
Hi my name is Kyle, I live in southern Minnesota and fish the Faribault lakes all the time along with red lake and LOW. I wouldn't consider myself a ice fishing god but I've done it for awhile and I can find the fish.
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Post by: HardWaterHunter1 on Dec 06, 2016, 07:44 AM
Hi my name is Kyle, I live in southern Minnesota and fish the Faribault lakes all the time along with red lake and LOW. I wouldn't consider myself a ice fishing god but I've done it for awhile and I can find the fish.
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Welcome aboard Kyle, I also fish that area during the week then gods country on weekends. maybe join forces some evening. PM  once we freeze up :tipup:]
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Post by: fishfly66 on Dec 06, 2016, 05:29 PM
Hi.
I am Mike from the Duluth area.
I fish as many lakes as possible from the Duluth area, Boundary Waters, Gunflint Trail to
Red Lake and LOW and many others throughout the state.  I have been ice fishing for about 40 years.
Looking forward to meeting others and learning new techniques
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Post by: TheRock on Dec 09, 2016, 10:27 AM
Good day to all. This is Rock from just NW of the metro area. I used to be registered here under another username a few years ago, but have been away for awhile. I fish some of the Wright county lakes, the Horseshoe chain, and Minnewaska once in a while. Will venture to to other spots as necessary.
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Post by: joewright on Dec 09, 2016, 09:55 PM
just getting back into ice fishing after about 4 years so very rusty but im sure once I get out it will all come back to me. I live in Owatonna and fish most the fairbault Waterville and Waseca lakes. If you are looking for someone to shoot the crap with while fishing hit me up none of my friends ice fish.
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Post by: k_koisti on Dec 14, 2016, 11:24 AM
This is Kyle. I fish Mille Lacs and the North Metro. Thinking this is a good place for ice reports and to see what lures are producing.
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Post by: traxler19 on Dec 16, 2016, 12:30 PM
Just moved from the Duluth Area to the So. Metro area.  Great to see so many enthusiasts in the area. 
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Post by: TheCrappieFisherman on Dec 16, 2016, 08:39 PM
Just moved from the Duluth Area to the So. Metro area.  Great to see so many enthusiasts in the area.

Welcome! I am in the southern twin cities as well.  The fishing isn't quite like up north but there are still alot of opportunities. Adding a general location will help if you have questions in the future.
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Post by: USA Ice Team on Dec 16, 2016, 08:46 PM
Finally gave up on the Fishing Minnesota/HSO Ice fishing forums after the latest breakup (again.) Decided to spend more time here instead. Anoka County, if it is not an NAIFC tournament weekend you'll find me on Mille Lacs, Linwood, East and West Rush, Knife, Chisago, South Lindstrom, and other area lakes in Anoka/Kanabec/Isanti/Aitkin/Mille Lacs counties. Always willing to meet up with someone and wet a line together. I work in the fishing industry, so every trip out to the ice is a business meeting/writeoff ;)  :tipup:
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Post by: shortyslab on Dec 17, 2016, 12:04 PM
Hi I'm Jeff. Ice fished all my life new to forums.
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Post by: Claymation on Dec 18, 2016, 08:22 AM
Hey fellas, Clayton here. From Minneapolis, wanting to really get into hard water fishing this year, didn't have much luck last year. Hoping after this cold snap the ice should be good to go most anywhere!
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Post by: redgut56 on Dec 19, 2016, 09:54 AM
Name's Ben, and I fish Canadian side of Rainy(hence the username), east metro lakes, and any lake trout body of water I can get into.  I have been ice fishing a couple of years, but not real hard due to young kids.
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Post by: FishFinder87 on Dec 21, 2016, 09:41 PM
Hey everyone! I'm from the Winona area and if i could live on hard water i would. Been Ice fishing 13 years.(Since I could Drive) Looking to expand my horizons and get around the midwest. Glad to be on and have a Merry Christmas!  :)
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Post by: Bigdaddyb on Dec 26, 2016, 01:07 PM
I'm Bryan
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Post by: Bigdaddyb on Dec 26, 2016, 01:07 PM
Mostly fish big stone
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Post by: Bigdaddyb on Dec 26, 2016, 01:08 PM
Perch and walleyes
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Post by: Bigdaddyb on Dec 26, 2016, 01:09 PM
Interested in posts on cordless drill auger setups
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Post by: Bigdaddyb on Dec 26, 2016, 01:10 PM
That's the 5 th one ready to go!
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Post by: bwcafishing on Dec 26, 2016, 05:30 PM
New to the site and I live in Minnetonka, MN.  I fish west metro lakes and sometimes around the Deerwood area where my Mom lives.   Looking forward to getting to know some of you.
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Post by: Trapper61 on Dec 27, 2016, 08:34 AM
Hi,
Chris from southern MN.  Been ice fishing for over 20 years mainly fairbault and Mankato area.
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Post by: gotalunker on Dec 27, 2016, 04:57 PM
looking forward to checking everything out.  I've been loitering for a few years, but now I'm a member.  yay!
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Post by: Brau on Dec 28, 2016, 10:29 AM
Good morning. My name is Brandon. Born and raised in SE MN near Rochester. I am looking forward to getting back into ice fishing after a short break.
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Post by: Paco1999 on Dec 28, 2016, 11:03 AM
Tim from Minneapolis. Mostly ice fishing the twin cities
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Post by: WestArm on Dec 28, 2016, 11:08 PM
Dean from WestArm on Lake Minnetonka.  First season living on the lake.  Looking to make some memories on the ice, starting tomorrow.
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Post by: RBrooks11 on Jan 03, 2017, 08:59 PM
Hi, my name is Andrea! I am mom to a 15 year old son who has newly expressed interest in ice fishing. We are totally clueless!!! I picked him up an Eskimo 949i, sled, hand auger, a few things of tackle, and a pole for Christmas/birthday thinking I had the basics covered... Went out twice and caught nothing :(  So, I am doing some research and asking any and all for advice. Riley has aspergers and is very shy until you really get to know him so I am doing the asking for him so he doesn't lose interest out of frustration. We fish on Waconia!
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Post by: Whopper Stopper on Jan 04, 2017, 04:18 AM
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Welcome Andrea and Riley

You are in some excellent company with vast knowledge and experiences. Don't hesitate to ask questions or even PM members if it's more to your liking. It sounds like Riley is well outfitted with equipment, now we need to help him get some fish! :thumbsup:

Make sure and put Minnesota on your profile so when inquiring within the different forums other members know where you are from ;)2
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Post by: borg0196 on Jan 04, 2017, 09:06 AM
Hi everyone, I have been on this site off an on for a while now. Don't think I have ever posted in this section though. I am in Mendota Heights and fish in and around the metro area. I have done some stocking work with the DNR and still have a couple of contacts there, so I fish where they tell me to or I go out and fish a lot of smaller metro lakes. I am currently 33 and have been ice fishing since I was 6, I will let you do the math! I love donating my time and sometimes goods to people starting out, so if you know of any events or people in need give me a shout out. I have worked with several organizations and companies so I can sometimes get a hold of stuff.
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Post by: Glenfiddich on Jan 07, 2017, 05:04 AM
Hello, just ran across the site while looking, what to look for in  a rod and reel to purchase for ice fishing.  I've not ice fished for nearly 35 years (w/Boy Scouts) as a child.  Mainly fished from shore, canoe, pontoon, dock.  I have always enjoyed fishing.  Due to my job always gone, and not taking time off to fish I have missed out on a lot of life/enjoyment. 
I've been invited to an outing this winter to ice fish.  Looking forward to this, just am quite clueless in ice fishing...the what, how, type, etc... of a rod, reel, lures and the whole sha-bang!  Live in Southwest MN.  Was told I believe somewhere near Bemidji area.  I know a lot of lakes there.  Said they have 2 to 6 man "houses" on the lake for our use. 
This is why I happened across your site via Google search.  Read some of the feeds on what others have purchased and used, and their suggestions.  Thank you to all of the answers to the question which was posted.  I looked on the "For Sale" and did not see too many rods / reels which were for sale.

Would any sports store be a good place to look for rods/reels.
Thank you for your time...
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Post by: Linganator1 on Jan 07, 2017, 03:12 PM
Welcome to IceShanty Glenfiddich!
 Not sure where you will be traveling from, but if time permits stopping in Bemidji to outfit yourself might be a good choice.  Fleet supply, Gander Mtn, Tabors Bait and others have what you might be looking for here in Bemidji. 
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Post by: Linganator1 on Jan 07, 2017, 03:19 PM
A bit apout me
Long time lurker on ice shanty, recently moved to Bemidji area. Looking forward to more ice time.
  As nickname implies I enjoy fishing for Ling (or eelpout as they are refered to up here).
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Post by: BadAtFishing on Jan 09, 2017, 02:06 PM
I'm James, college student in the cities.  Not very new to ice fishing but starting to get much more into it than before.  I like to fish for northern and walleye, and would really like to get into some trout. 
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Post by: TheCrappieFisherman on Jan 09, 2017, 08:03 PM
Welcome James! Trout opener is this weekend, the 14th!!  :thumbsup:
Several stocked lakes around the TC, they get fished out pretty fast though fyi.
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Post by: shawnfromplymouth on Jan 13, 2017, 01:30 PM
Hello,

Shawn from Plymouth. Fish mostly for eyes and crappies. Medicaine lake and travel north for eyes.
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Post by: cwavs1982 on Jan 13, 2017, 02:50 PM
Welcome to the 'Shanty!  Enjoy the ride here - you can find an answer to just about anything here. 
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Post by: Kit_B on Jan 18, 2017, 08:44 AM
Hi everyone...I'm Kit, in Maple Grove.
I've been ice fishing, since the earliest age I can remember.
I grew up fishing the Grand Rapids area & moved to the metro, a couple decades back.
I mainly fish Eagle, Medicine, Mille Lacs & a few others.
Just got back from LOTW, Sunday & had an amazing time, with a great group of 11 friends.

Since I have 2 small sons, I don't get as many chances to get out as I would like...
But, that is all starting to change, as they grow & get more into fishing.
They each have their own flashers, that I got (cheaply) on ebay & it helps keep them a lot more interested.
I'm hoping to get them out, this weekend.
With any luck, there won't be too much water on the ice.

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Post by: HardWaterHunter1 on Jan 18, 2017, 10:43 AM
Hi everyone...I'm Kit, in Maple Grove.
I've been ice fishing, since the earliest age I can remember.
I grew up fishing the Grand Rapids area & moved to the metro, a couple decades back.
I mainly fish Eagle, Medicine, Mille Lacs & a few others.
Just got back from LOTW, Sunday & had an amazing time, with a great group of 11 friends.

Since I have 2 small sons, I don't get as many chances to get out as I would like...
But, that is all starting to change, as they grow & get more into fishing.
They each have their own flashers, that I got (cheaply) on ebay & it helps keep them a lot more interested.
I'm hoping to get them out, this weekend.
With any luck, there won't be too much water on the ice.

Welcome aboard Kit
If your every in south central mn Hit me up . :tipup:
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Post by: frayedknot on Jan 18, 2017, 04:36 PM
Hello my name is Terry Allen, nick name is frayedknot, I love fishing and duck hunting,camping and snowmobiling as far as the fishing goes i fish hard water as much as soft water. I work at a local city as a maintenance man so the snow controls when I get to ice fish. I have 5 kids 4 love to fish as much i do and the grand kids love it also  :tipup:
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Post by: 1Yogi on Jan 19, 2017, 11:23 PM
new guy from the Saint Cloud area
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Post by: chompmn on Jan 21, 2017, 11:46 AM
I would like to give a big welcome to all of the MN newbies! Let us know a bit about yourself!

Where are you from? Where do you fish? Are you new to the sport or a seasoned ice god?

You need 5 posts before you can view certain parts of the site, this can be a good place to get one out of the way! :laugh:
Hi My name is Bob I recently retired and have started ice fishing much more often , still no good at but enjoy the friendships I have developed ice fishing people are the best
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Post by: Buzz89 on Jan 26, 2017, 01:56 PM
I'm Brent from Lakeville MN and I'm new to ice fishing as a friend has taken me a few times now. Fishing is not new new to me as I usually fish open water in the local lakes and down by Faribault MN.
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Post by: Halvtaz on Jan 26, 2017, 10:30 PM
Hello, my name is Todd and I live in the Apple Valley area.  I am new to ice fishing this year.  I usually fish on Prior or Crystal Lake.  I do want to try others before the season is over.
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Post by: BadAtFishing on Feb 03, 2017, 03:31 PM
If anyone wants to talk about lakes around the metro shoot me a pm, would like to get some tips on spots and tactics and maybe give some if I can.
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Post by: SunsetOutdoors on Feb 07, 2017, 09:15 PM
Yo! My name is Jake and I'm obviously new to the site. I have ice fished my whole life but now look to maybe film my fishing trips and post them on YouTube. My Dad and I normally spend most of our Sundays tipup fishing for Northerns and trolling with spoons in the summer.  :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: Pick-Axe on Feb 08, 2017, 10:14 AM
Pick-Axe logging in from Lincoln Lakes area. Lake Alexander, Fishtrap, Shamineau!!
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Post by: morgank9058 on Feb 09, 2017, 12:49 PM
I'm Kevin and I'm from Maple Grove. I mostly fish up near Moose Lake but when in town I fish Medicine Lake.
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Post by: MnGopher1 on Feb 17, 2017, 08:39 PM
I'm Adam from Eagan.   Recently became a hard water addict.  Fish anywhere from south metro to Fairbault area. Usually make a run or two to lake of the woods each season. Like to fish crappies, perch, walleyes or tipup for northerns.
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Post by: airflite1 on Apr 14, 2017, 04:05 PM
Greg from Northern Minnesota, I've been more of an avid snowmobiler but the last few years I've been doing a little more fishing each winter. This year I decided to go all out and bought an Ice Assault sleeper, I'm hoping to combine both sports, I live 35 miles from the LOW and thought it would be fun to ride out, fish and spend the night, then ride home the next day. 
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Post by: WalleyeZZ on May 23, 2017, 12:53 PM
My name is Wayne. I live in the metro area, but I primarily fish Lake of the Woods, out of Morris Point resort area. I have been ice fishing for 20+ years.
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Post by: Oneyeti on Sep 21, 2017, 02:25 AM
I'm Kyle, newly to wright county. I hope to get some ice time this year, but it's never enough!
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Post by: Oneyeti on Sep 21, 2017, 04:19 AM
Why am I unable to see some pictures? It says it's a third party or something
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Post by: cwavs1982 on Sep 21, 2017, 07:09 AM
Everyone here used to use Photobucket to show pictures for free.  PB no longer allows the links to work unless you pay $$$$. 
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Post by: PikePetersen on Sep 21, 2017, 08:33 AM
Stumbled across this site a couple years ago looking at DIY ice house designs and found a lot of interesting ideas on here. I've never officially checked in though, until now. I mostly fish Waconia since it's right across the street for me. Looking forward to another great season on the hard water.
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Post by: TheCrappieFisherman on Sep 21, 2017, 02:22 PM
Stumbled across this site a couple years ago looking at DIY ice house designs and found a lot of interesting ideas on here. I've never officially checked in though, until now. I mostly fish Waconia since it's right across the street for me. Looking forward to another great season on the hard water.

Welcome, I haven't fished Waconia yet but hope to get out there this winter!
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Post by: RAnondson on Sep 24, 2017, 04:25 PM
Hello, I'm Ryan from east Bethel.been ice fishing for as long as I can remember. Usually fish Mille lac ,red and LOTW. Also I spear too.
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Post by: traxler19 on Sep 28, 2017, 02:39 PM
Thanks for having me!  Look forward to the upcoming ice fishing season!
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Post by: kondan on Oct 11, 2017, 10:53 AM
Hello, my name is Dan and I'm from Maplewood. I got into ice fishing three years ago and have only done metro ice fishing. One of my goal this year for ice season is to fish Mille Lacs  ;D :) Looking forward to more knowledge from this forum.
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Post by: JaminWI on Oct 11, 2017, 12:25 PM
I'm a river stradler, does that count??  :blink:

And I spend at least as much time fishing MN waters...if not more.  Always game for east metro meet-ups this winter. 

Might be a good chance to meet a few of those that snagged those lith batteries.  ;D
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Post by: Mrpike1973 on Oct 26, 2017, 05:05 PM
Hi all new here but not to ice fishing I get out about 30 trips or so on ice I love sunnies that's my favorite.
Great forum here!
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Post by: DieselDood on Nov 07, 2017, 06:30 PM
Howdy! 
I'm Josh.  I've been fishing in general since I was a kid. But very few ice excursions.  No one in my family had the gear.  A couple years ago a group called Gitcha Some Outdoors I found on Facebook got me and my kids back on the ice and I've been hooked ever since.

I live in the South metro, but grew up in Cambridge.  One of my best friends has a cabin on Mille Lacs.  My in-laws have a cabin on the Whitefish Chain...   So you may find me just about anywhere.
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Post by: TheCrappieFisherman on Nov 08, 2017, 08:29 PM
Welcome to all the new guys posting recently!
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Post by: TMoua05 on Nov 11, 2017, 02:44 PM
Hello All,

Recently moved to MN by way of Montana. Been ice fishing all my short lived but can't wait to see what the 10,000 lake state has to offer! Can't wait and be safe to all of you this season!
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Post by: Mr spearer on Nov 11, 2017, 11:31 PM
Hey dere,
Im stephen. Been ice fishing my hole life and i cant get enuff!
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Post by: MNiceman on Nov 21, 2017, 09:44 PM
Hi all my name is Darren.  I grew up in south central MN and moved out to Idaho for quite some time.  My family and I returned and are now living in the Bemidji area.  I have quite a bit of ice fishing experience under my belt and hope to do a lot of tourneys this winter. 
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Post by: grizz333 on Nov 30, 2017, 04:18 PM
Name is Brandon. I am relatively new to ice fishing. Last year was the first time I ice fished a lot in a season and now I'm addicted. Looking forward to a good season this year!
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Post by: oldsCOOL on Dec 10, 2017, 08:30 PM
Hello fairly new member here. Born and raised in mn. Will be 2 years back end of Feb. Live between Park rapids and Detroit lakes. I do quite a bit of ice fishing. Had a pretty sweet setup but the mice chewed the hell out of my purple otter lodge so it's looking kind of "ratty". 😞 Be that as it may I still plan on getting out often ! Look forward to lurking around when I have the time !
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Post by: thatguyjeff on Dec 11, 2017, 08:38 AM
My confession:

I'm 45 yo, lived in MN all my life, and have been ice fishing exactly once - when I was about 10 years old.  Tons of the other fishing though.

So, for Christmas, got a deal on craigslist for a Clam 2000, 6 in hand auger, couple ice rods with reels, and some other goodies.  We have a cabin up north (iron range - live in the metro).  My 12 yo son and I will be giving this thing a try when we go up for Christmas.

Still need to get some tackle, restring the reels (no idea the age of the line that's on there), and I think that's about it.  Already have a Big Buddy heater, and my dad's old Lowrance fish "lo-k-tor" flasher.  Think I'm set to start.

If this thing takes off, will probably invest in a power auger next... and after that, who knows?
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Post by: TheCrappieFisherman on Dec 11, 2017, 10:24 AM
My confession:

I'm 45 yo, lived in MN all my life, and have been ice fishing exactly once - when I was about 10 years old.  Tons of the other fishing though.

So, for Christmas, got a deal on craigslist for a Clam 2000, 6 in hand auger, couple ice rods with reels, and some other goodies.  We have a cabin up north (iron range - live in the metro).  My 12 yo son and I will be giving this thing a try when we go up for Christmas.

Still need to get some tackle, restring the reels (no idea the age of the line that's on there), and I think that's about it.  Already have a Big Buddy heater, and my dad's old Lowrance fish "lo-k-tor" flasher.  Think I'm set to start.

If this thing takes off, will probably invest in a power auger next... and after that, who knows?

Welcome! If you are looking and depending where you are Throne Bros, Joes Sporting Goods, Cabin Fever, Prior lake tackle shop, etc are good spots with knowledge on gear and the workers fish. Fleet farm has better prices but often lack the knowledge which is helpful when starting out.
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Post by: juangomer2011 on Dec 11, 2017, 10:26 AM
Anyone in the Rochester area that ever wants to go fishing, hit me up! There's a lot of nice lakes around and within an hour. Tight lines!
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Post by: Danger16 on Dec 12, 2017, 11:26 PM
Hello All!

My name is Dane, 30- currently living in Minneapolis.  Ice fishing is a passion but finding time is difficult between work and grad school.  Looking forward to winter break and some good ice to spend a lot of time on the hard water.  Would be happy to head out with some new friends from IceShanty!
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Post by: MNSTP on Dec 13, 2017, 10:26 PM
Hey guys! Been coming to ice shanty for years now and it is my go to spot when im stuck on a project or looking for some real insight. My name is Tony and I've been ice fishing my whole life. I'll go anywhere the fish are biting, but am generally within 50 miles of the Twin Cities. Pumped up to be apart of this community!
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Post by: Dave shapell dx3000 on Dec 17, 2017, 04:16 PM
Hello,
        My name is Dave, I am a member in North Western Pennsylvania. My little brother and I enjoyed your great state back in 2008. We camped at hoodoo point and fished lake vermilion from shore for 5 days as well as harvested a black bear. We had a wonderful time and finally have a chance to come back i got a 3 day fishing permit and was looking to maybe get a chance to talk some fishing. i believe i have to make a few post to be able to see conditions. i am a retired paratrooper and i love to fish I am new to the sport this is my second ice season and here in PA we finally just got Unsafe Ice with a warm up ahead.
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Post by: EyeN8 on Dec 21, 2017, 03:42 PM
New metro Ice fisherman. Enthusiastic but inexperienced. I am looking forward to honing some hard water skills this winter. I love fishing for walleye, and crappie.
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Post by: WZJ11Q5 on Dec 26, 2017, 06:00 PM
Hello Everyone:  My name is Gary and I live in Savage, MN.  I've been ice fishing for a number of years but only get out a couple of times a year.  Looking forward to spending more time on the ice this year.
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Post by: tminus220 on Dec 27, 2017, 06:36 PM
Name is Tim. Moved here from Western Nebraska this summer. Live in downtown Minneapolis and trying to find some good metro lakes to hit as I am in school. Didn't get my john boat this summer so looking at getting out a bunch in the next couple weeks. Also looking forward to having more than a month of fishing. Hello all!
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Post by: Born on Dec 29, 2017, 08:44 AM
Hello all, my name is Dave.

I used to ride my bicycle 5 miles to ice fish coon lake. My shack was a 4x4 out house that had been converted to a spear shack, that was given to me. Would buy my suckers from Allen's market 2 or 3 at a time. They always gave me more than I asked for. That winter I caught 113 pike, and released most. This was when fish were rarely released. My largest was a 9.5# pike that got my picture in the Fish Finder mag. I caught that fish the second to last day of the season. The next day I found my shack moved off of my spot by some jealous adults. It so happened that my shack was in 11 fow in a area that was 9 fow.

I enjoy ice fishing along with a bunch of other outdoor pursuits.
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Post by: MNOilEng on Dec 30, 2017, 05:09 AM
Hey everyone, I am Cameron, grew up in Duluth and use to ice fish the Canadian side of Lake of the Woods often as a kid and teen.  Moved away for work and finally moved back up North to the Hibbing area.  Bought a house on a lake and the lakes up there are plentiful so trying to get back into ice fishing.  Boy has it changed in the last 15 years.  Looking for tips tricks and must haves to start back up again.  The property I bought came with an ice house and a heater so I am semi there with some of the gear!  Thanks in advance for all the help and advice!

Cameron
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Post by: mndavec on Jan 01, 2018, 12:57 PM
My name’s Dave and I’m in the south metro, Dakota County area. I’ve been on a handful of trips north ice fishing on LoW but would like to start fishing more locally and more often. Just getting to know the surrounding lakes.
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Post by: TheCrappieFisherman on Jan 01, 2018, 10:12 PM
My name’s Dave and I’m in the south metro, Dakota County area. I’ve been on a handful of trips north ice fishing on LoW but would like to start fishing more locally and more often. Just getting to know the surrounding lakes.

I'm in the dakota Co area also and often find myself heading west lot of lakes over there.
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Post by: Jayice on Jan 02, 2018, 08:32 PM
I'm new born and raised in Minnesota this my first year with ice fishing went out unprepared the not too long ago and got a little first nip trying to make sure I have right gear so I can get back out there hello everyone
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Post by: Jazzy_Rugger on Jan 10, 2018, 10:07 AM
Howdy Tony here. 
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Post by: stjoeguy on Jan 15, 2018, 03:17 PM
I fish the Whitefish chain area with occasional trips to LOTW an Upper Red.  I'm just looking for a good site with current reports other than the usual Chamber of Commerce type "Come on up the fishing is great".
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Post by: bermanator on Jan 17, 2018, 11:41 PM
Minneapolis western suburbs here. Fishing medicine lake with 0 luck so far. Relatively new to the sport so any pointers are appreciated. Thanks
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Post by: agrams123 on Jan 18, 2018, 12:31 PM
Adam here. Fish mainly metro lakes like Calhoun and Harriet.  Go to LOTW once a year.  Been ice fishing for about 10 years
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Post by: TheCrappieFisherman on Jan 18, 2018, 09:13 PM
Minneapolis western suburbs here. Fishing medicine lake with 0 luck so far. Relatively new to the sport so any pointers are appreciated. Thanks

Being new I'd follow the crowds starting out, yes you can do better getting away from people but not easy if you a new.  Check out the phone app navionics for contour maps, only $10 and worth every penny.  Never fished medicine but guessing you are going after panfish. Wax worm and a small ice jig should work. 2-3lb test line. Make sure you can feel the jig with your rod, if it is too stiff look into an ultralight rod or spring bobber to clip on. Good luck. Make another thread if you continue to have bad luck and maybe we can help more.
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Post by: Mike Halonen on Jan 23, 2018, 02:00 PM
Hey,  Mike here.  Cokato area.  Crappie guy mostly.
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Post by: Benwa on Jan 26, 2018, 04:23 AM
Ben here just started taking up fishing went to redlake ( Last trip we stayed in a portable -40 Brrrr ) a couple times looking to start fishing in the metro area . Going to go try Lake Independence Saturday morning no flasher ( slowly working on gear ) so I'll just be drilling holes and hope i can find a few
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Post by: iamtroyiam on Jan 29, 2018, 11:37 AM
I'm Troy and I'm old. I've been fishing since I was pretty young, I live in Tenstrike, on Gull Lake, which is between Bemidji and Blackduck. I like fishing small lakes driving from home in my Polaris Ranger, with my portable in the back. I recently bought an Ice Castle and now I like bringing the wife with. I don't fish hard, or even real seriously. I catch some fish, i drink some beer, i take some naps. Best time of my life!
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Post by: CJohnson27 on Jan 30, 2018, 08:00 AM
Good Morning Everyone!

My names Cody. I am in the Duluth area but will travel all over to find fish! I have been fishing for years but am really just finally diving deep into ice fishing. This season has been a expensive one but I have definitely started to reap the rewards already!

 :tipup:
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Post by: Lamppa on Feb 10, 2018, 07:49 AM
My name is Dustin.  I hated ice fishing until last season.   I went with a neighbor and got hooked.   If you use a shelter and power auger, it’s fun!
I am 38, have 2 figure skaters, so occasional mornings are all I can get in.  I fished as much as possible this winter.   
Borrowed a clam nanook thermal, borrowed a10” propane jiffy and bought an ice 35.   So much fun.   
I live in Moorhead and fish a very close lake.   We have a camper in the campground that we purchased 3 years ago. 
I’m looking forward to posting vs lurking here. 
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Post by: 830king on Feb 23, 2018, 08:17 PM
Hello Im Dan, 38 years from central MN. Pretty new to ice fishing so Im learning as I go. I like to catch crappies and sunfish....and walleye (but I'm kinda clueless to what to use for catching them on the ice). I can find and catch fish but they usually small and when I find nice size I can't catch more than 1 or 2....lol  We have a 8 year old daughter I try to get her and my wife out a few times a year when it's nice out. Here is my list of fishing equipment I currently own.....
1. Eskimo fatfish 949i
2. Nils 6" auger powered by a Milwaukee drill
3. Marcum vs.485 camera
4. Vexialr FL-8
5. Big buddy heater with hose to use a 20lb tank
6. Various rods and tackle....nothin fancy
7. An old beater s-10 blazer which all my stuff fits in the back and can be easily locked up😁

I'm a pretty active member on some automobile forums and I access them from my android on a Tapatalk app. Anything like that for this forum or is everybody just always logging in online?
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Post by: tbern on Feb 23, 2018, 08:54 PM
Welcome to iceshanty, Dan.  I don't think there is tapatalk, but not sure. I just stay logged in continuous. Looks like you have a good list of equipment. Enjoy your stay at iceshanty, lots of info.
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Post by: Firstbuild on Sep 30, 2018, 06:56 PM
Hi guys from Buffalo MN
I am building my first ice house.
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Post by: tbern on Sep 30, 2018, 08:27 PM
Welcome to iceshanty, start a thread with your ice house build project and put lots of pictures of your progress, guys love to view these.
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Post by: jackcott on Oct 08, 2018, 08:13 PM
Skol!

JackCott from Alex. Lifelong MN homeboy, ice fishing since age 5, biggest pull was a 38" northern on crappie setup from area lake. Great site, looking to learn new tricks and acquire plans for a Senco Style Folding Portable. God Bless.




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Post by: Fishermanmn on Oct 09, 2018, 06:50 PM
I'm James new to member to the site although I've visited many times for various info. Not new to fishing, been fishing since I could hold a rod. Here to become more involved in the community also to share and learn ideas/inventions/tweaks/mods. :clap:
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Post by: Whopper Stopper on Oct 11, 2018, 02:27 PM
Welcome!

Nice to have you both here :thumbsup:

       WS
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Post by: MaddMedic on Oct 24, 2018, 04:18 PM
MaddMedic here and yes I am a medic.
Fished all my life and just got into Ice Fishing last year after years of friends pestering me and taking me out occasionally. And when two give you portables to use, another a gas auger....Well no more excuses.
Love it.
Southern Minnesota and fish the Faribault area lakes.


 

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Post by: Plharroun on Nov 07, 2018, 12:27 AM
Pat- been ice fishing for 10 years it’s my passion. Fish mainly east central Minnesota but will travel just about anywhere.
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Post by: RM24 on Nov 13, 2018, 08:31 PM
*stands up*

I'm Eric and I love fishing

*group responds*

Hi Eric

I'm from Minnetonka, and I'll fish anywhere/everywhere. Metro lakes, Alexandria, Brainerd, Grand Rapids, and everywhere in between.

I'm certainly no rookie, but definitely no seasoned expert.

Still building my 'collection' and doing some 'mild' consideration of picking up a house this year....we'll see
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Post by: setirovaf on Nov 15, 2018, 05:38 PM
Been ice fishing for 30ish years. Mainly fish metro area lakes in the winter.
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Post by: mnifn_matt on Nov 18, 2018, 03:04 PM
Just moved here from so cal last year i went ice fishing in late january and i caught the bug and caught it bad, lol. So i've gotten myself pretty much everything i need, maybe not the best but for my first year from start to finish of the season i got what i need, (Hand auger, shelter, heater, rods, tackle, basically all entry level stuff, no electronics or powered auger but i LOVE it) I hope to learn more and find friends here. I live in the South Metro if there is ever any get together ill be there if i can!
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Post by: granite.lakers on Nov 19, 2018, 06:10 PM
The name's Rusty. I do most of my fishing in Wright Co in the Annandale are. Usually make an annual trip to somewhere special (Devils, LOTW).
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Post by: Whopper Stopper on Nov 20, 2018, 05:48 PM
Welcome Rusty!

    WS
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Post by: Stretch67 on Nov 26, 2018, 04:12 PM
Bryce from Cokato here. Ice fished on and off for 25 years. No pro, but usually can go yank some crappies pretty regularly. Can also find walleyes in the local area on a semi-regular basis.
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Post by: mk117 on Dec 07, 2018, 08:48 PM
Nate - from the West Metro area.  New(er) to ice fishing.  Looking to pursue walleye, pike and crappies on Minnetonka and surrounding lakes.
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Post by: Jerry Garcia on Dec 09, 2018, 01:04 PM
Hey all. Jerry here. Just bought a house on Medicine Lake in Plymouth, MN. Been ice fishing for 20 years and enjoy every minute of it!
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Post by: Etrain30 on Dec 10, 2018, 08:49 PM
Howdy gang.  My name is Erick and I’m in the NE MEtro.  I just joined this site after being on others over the years and fish just about anywhere I can.  I’ve recently been looking at weekend trips targeting specific species (did my first Green Bay trip for whitefish last year).  PM me if you want to get out and meet on the ice sometime.
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Post by: Biocasts on Dec 13, 2018, 10:51 PM
Mitch here...I fish the the west metro and northern MN lakes mostly.  Done hunting and now am focused on ice fishing for the winter!
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Post by: Russellhess on Dec 16, 2018, 03:12 PM
Russell checking in. Live in SE MN, 25 minutes from "the River." Fish it almost exclusively in Pools 4 and 5, with a few annual forays into NE Iowa. Been a slow start to the year, more walking than fishing. But that will change soon! Gets me out with my 13 year old son and keeps him off the video games. He loves it.
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Post by: jscrawdad on Dec 16, 2018, 09:03 PM
Julian checking in. Originally from Rochester, but I'm currently going to school in the Menomonie/Eau Claire area. I used to have an account about 5 or 6 years ago, but I've been out of state for some time now and just moved back. I've got a good chunk of time off in Jan and plan on trying to fish the big lakes in northern MN. PM if anyone wants to meet up and coordinate any outings!
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Post by: Tuma on Dec 19, 2018, 07:34 AM
Checking in from Farmington. 
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Post by: RealSlimShady on Dec 20, 2018, 04:09 PM
Checking in from the north twin cities metro. Long time site prowler..first time posting.

Mainly fish the northern metro up to Mille Lacs.

Been fishing 13 years in MN, 6 years on hard water...and still havent caught that elusive state fish, the walleye...this may be the year.

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Post by: Ankur612 on Jan 05, 2019, 10:38 PM
Hi name is Matt been fishing all my life mostly fish around Annandale area!
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Post by: slipperybob on Jan 07, 2019, 01:17 AM
new year, new welcome to all those from last year up to now.

Wecome.
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Post by: McFishy on Jan 08, 2019, 11:39 AM
Matt here. Located south metro. Been fishing my whole life, but really got into ice about 5 years ago. Always looking online for tips, tricks, and anything that helps me broaden my attack plans. Fish the metro area and Crosslake/Emily area generally. Mostly look for Walleyes and recently started targeting Lakers. Always looking for any advice when it comes to Lake Trout! Glad to be here!
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Post by: hangovermn on Jan 30, 2019, 09:59 PM
Andrew from Hanover here (northwest twin cities suburbs), been sticking around the Twin Cities mostly for fishing, haven't been ice fishing very long but I just moved back from Arizona and I missed it so I'm diving right back in!
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Post by: tbern on Jan 30, 2019, 10:19 PM
Welcome aboard guys, great site here, Lots of info and ideas. Enjoy your time here.
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Post by: Iceoutdoors on Feb 21, 2019, 07:19 PM
Greg here,  NW Twin cities.   Love getting on the late season Pan fish bite. ;D
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Post by: Icykillshot on Aug 20, 2019, 08:44 AM
Hey you crazy hard ice fisherman! Not new to ice shanty just couldnt remember my log in from a few years ago but I'm back! Looking forward to bouncing ideas off some of you guys as I am building my first drop frame ice house!!
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Post by: ndsumiller on Oct 22, 2019, 11:15 PM
Checking in from the south metro. Been watching the deals thread for about a year, and just started to dig into other threads. Ice fished on yearly weekend trips, but started to do it more regularly last two years. Will be doing more metro lakes going forward and trying new things!
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Post by: Gunflint on Oct 23, 2019, 07:31 AM
Welcome everybody!
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Post by: piersm2 on Oct 23, 2019, 08:38 AM
Hello!
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Post by: SabbyMN on Oct 30, 2019, 02:15 PM
WE (hubby and wife team) live in Cambridge, MN and just bought our first portable shack. We got a VERY gently used Frabill Trekker DLX and are excited to take it out when the lakes freeze. We both grew up ice fishing but this is our first "home". Lots to learn, happy to be here!
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Post by: MNwalleye17 on Oct 31, 2019, 04:52 PM
Hello.  Lance from Duluth area.  Been fishing for 30+ years.  Been watching the board for a while; and decided to post.  I enjoy walleye and crappie fishing mostly.  I have done a lot of trips in the BWCA summer and winter fishing; and also enjoy getting out on Lake Superior in the winter for some big walleyes.
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Post by: Walleyewang on Nov 16, 2019, 12:02 AM
Hi,  My name is Terry.  I just moved to Rosemount,  Mn and like to fish.  I am looking for new areas to fish.  I moved here from northern Minnesota and have fished LOW, Red Lake and the Bemidji area in the past.  No funds to travel this winter so I am looking for somewhere close.  Thanks.
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Post by: admorken on Dec 20, 2019, 12:46 AM
Hi name is Adam from the Twin Cities, I have grown up fishing and have recently gotten into ice fishing as a winter hobby in college. Looking to learn more with the portable and manual auger I have. Adam
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Post by: jyuey on Dec 30, 2019, 03:25 PM
Hi my name is Joe. I normally fish around the Cambridge to Pin City area in MN. I've been ice fishing for about 2 years now.. still pretty new since I don't fish for pan fish or walleye during open water. Any help I can get is much appreciated. Thanks!
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Post by: Pudsky on Jan 06, 2020, 01:39 PM
Hi! i am Ivan and I am from Zimmerman, MN  I have been fishing in MN for a most of my life and just joined this forum today.  Lots of good info so far.  Looking forward to learning more about ice fishing.
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Post by: Reinhard on May 07, 2020, 09:47 AM
Just got on today.  My name is Reinhard and live in Andover.  I fish mostly up north.  Duluth area and further up north.  I fish the north shore for steelhead.  I used to be a member of another site and posted a lot of making sausage, smoking, grilling, and cooking in general.  I was invited by Rebelss.  Thanks for the invite Reb.
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Post by: mr.clean on May 07, 2020, 08:36 PM
Greetings Reinhard from south eastern New York welcome to Ice Shanty. Activity here is slowing down as folks prepare or are out open water fishing . Rebelss is a good source of ice fishing information. I have a feeling the two of you exchanged some recipes on the website you mention I know Rebelss enjoys cooking and all different types of food.
 Steve
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Post by: Reinhard on May 08, 2020, 08:47 AM
Thanks.  Ya Reb is a good guy.  Do you allow open water posts this time of the year?  I will post some sausage pics, smoking pics, and general cooking pics if that's ok. 
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Post by: Rebelss on May 08, 2020, 11:53 AM
Welcome, RH!! And Hey ya Steve!! How's it hangin'? Wait; let me re-phrase that.... ;D
If you want recipes, RH will blow ya away with what he does....and a master sausage maker to boot!
And post those pics, RH!  There's a few on the cuisine forum..... ;D

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=58.0
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Post by: mr.clean on May 08, 2020, 08:21 PM
Reinhard besides the link to cuisine forum here on Ice Shanty that Rebelss provided Ice Shanty has two sister websites. My Fish Finder.com (MFF) and My Hunting Forum .com(MHF)  there currently is a cooking thread going on My Fish Finder the two of you may enjoy think people who posted in this thread would enjoy your recipes and photos.

Rebelss doing the best I can during this pandemic. I hope all is well with you,on the subject of food I assume Rochester will not be having the Greek festival this year.
 Steve
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Post by: Reinhard on May 09, 2020, 03:57 AM
Thank you. 
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Post by: Rebelss on May 09, 2020, 09:16 AM
Greek Fest....O POO!!! I never thought about that! They better!!!! Haven't missed one yet... :%$#!:
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Post by: mr.clean on May 09, 2020, 12:21 PM
Rebelss, hopefully they are able to have the festival in some form this year maybe takeout on the food items. Also please go through and remove some message from your Personal Message in-box it is full. I tried sending you message instead of taking up more space in this thread with a topic not related to new members.
 Steve
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Post by: HIMO on May 09, 2020, 01:47 PM
Hey Reb, empty you messages. I will give you my new phone#.

                                                            HIMO
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Post by: Rebelss on May 09, 2020, 06:57 PM
Ok, done guys. Sorry! Forgot about that. Don, I'm not able to make long-distance calls on my landline, and since I don't have a cell at the minute......you can call me though. Let me know if ya still have my #, if not, I'll PM it to ya.
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Post by: mr.clean on May 09, 2020, 07:41 PM
Rebelss not a problem I need to go through my in-box belive I,m close to half full.

Himo hope all is good with you and the family.
 Steve
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Post by: Drifter19G on Oct 23, 2020, 08:52 PM
Brian Ophus here, Bemidji MN, looking to finally build my own lite run and gun shack. I chase walleye and crappie!
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Post by: Owesome_Otter on Nov 30, 2020, 10:09 AM
I'm Alex, located in SE MN. Not new to ice fishing but have a lot to learn yet. I'm just trying to catch anything that will bite.
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Post by: CAndersonMn on Jan 21, 2021, 04:11 PM
Reporting as ordered! From Hastings! I ice fish primarily because I can’t in the summer. Tight lines everybody!
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Post by: [email protected] on Dec 06, 2021, 11:15 AM
Live on Lake of Woods.  Fish on both sides of the Border in Pre - Covid times.  Looking forward to a get hard water season.
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Post by: seiniku on Jan 06, 2022, 01:20 PM
Twin ports checking in, usually aiming for panfish on the river
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Post by: [email protected] on Jan 10, 2022, 10:57 AM
Fish LOW on both the US and Canadian side(when stupid COVID isn't screwing it up)

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Post by: Ryaniscool on Jan 21, 2022, 10:19 PM
Hi, I'm Ryan from the Metro Area!
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Post by: mncarpediem on Jan 22, 2022, 02:19 PM
Hello all, from the metro but I mainly fish on Otter Tail County lakes.  I primarily like to fish for panfish and walleyes. 
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Post by: BigKen on Jan 25, 2022, 09:15 PM
Hello all
Ken from Brainerd area. I fish anywhere I can. I started fishing a just a few years ago. I am now obsessed.
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Post by: FisherMN on Nov 03, 2022, 05:44 PM
Hi all!
Andy from St. Paul here. I used to ice fish as a kid and just took it up again as an adult last year. Can’t wait for ice again this winter!
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Post by: mr.clean on Nov 04, 2022, 09:19 PM
 FisherMN/Andy ,Welcome to Ice Shanty lots of information and opinions to be found among the different forums. best to you this ice fishing season.

 Steve
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Post by: cwavs1982 on Nov 07, 2022, 12:04 PM
Welcome to the Shanty!!
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Post by: Almi57 on Nov 19, 2022, 10:55 AM
Just thought I would say Hi to all. From Carlton but have fished all over Minnesota. Used to be a mod on another fishing site but that is all in the past. Besides fishing I like to cook and make my own sausages, take wildlife pictures. I loved hunting but decided to do it with the camera. My season never is closed now.
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Post by: Rebelss on Nov 19, 2022, 11:25 AM
Welcome!   :) Be nice to see your area in your profile... ;)
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Post by: PW on Nov 24, 2022, 06:52 PM
Just joined the forum today, live in the Brainerd lakes area,  fish mostly from there north and west.  Close to retirement,  hoping to increase winter and summer fishing time! Happy Thanksgiving to all!
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Post by: _colorado on Nov 25, 2022, 08:54 AM
Just retired and moved from Colorado to East Gull Lake two months ago.  PM me if you'd like to meet up and check out some local ice.  I have only fished solo since I've been in MN and would love to lern some local techniques.

Jerry (_colorado)
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Post by: cwavs1982 on Nov 29, 2022, 12:28 PM
Just joined the forum today, live in the Brainerd lakes area,  fish mostly from there north and west.  Close to retirement,  hoping to increase winter and summer fishing time! Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Welcome to the Ice Shanty!!
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Post by: cwavs1982 on Nov 29, 2022, 12:29 PM
Just retired and moved from Colorado to East Gull Lake two months ago.  PM me if you'd like to meet up and check out some local ice.  I have only fished solo since I've been in MN and would love to lern some local techniques.

Jerry (_colorado)

Congrats on your retirement and welcome to your new life!!
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Post by: Walleyemaster34 on Dec 08, 2022, 08:16 AM
Hello All, I'm Gary, live in Bemidji. Started ice fishing earlier than I remember. First memories on the ice are spearing northerns on Black Bay. Spent the last 10 years in Florida so this is my first ice season since 2011. Been out once this year after having to buy ALL the gear again. Will mostly fish lakes around Bemidji but will get to LOTW a few times as well as Mille Lacs at least once. Pleasure to meet you all, good luck and good fishing.
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Post by: cwavs1982 on Dec 14, 2022, 09:10 AM
Welcome to the Ice Shanty!  Formerly from EGF, so I know the area you get to fish - sitting on a gold mine up there! 
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Post by: nodak7mm on Dec 18, 2022, 12:41 PM
Rod from Zimmtown. Good Afternoon!

Grew up spearing Northerns with Grandpa on Pine Lake after cleaning the barn.  Ice fished most my life around TRF (local rivers and LOW).  Career/locations got in way and really haven’t been out regularly since the 90’s.  Went with BIL on Traverse for perch last yr and had a blast..  Time to get back in the game locally.

Oh you could say I’m old school with a 5 gallon pail kinda guy.  Massive changes in sport are kinda intimidating….

Thanks for reading.

 ;D
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Post by: manfromibiak on Jan 09, 2023, 03:28 PM
Calvin from Woodbury. New to ice fishing and is ready hooked! I tried to go out as much as I can and this would be the "trail and error" for me to see what works or not. Hope to make some new friends and link up with anyone who wants to go fishing
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Post by: WalksOnH2O on Jan 11, 2023, 10:25 PM
Woodbury, MN by way of the mountains of Idaho and Cleveland Ohio before.   It’s been a while since I’ve chased walleyes and pike, more tuned for Perch and Trout.   My Gear is unpacked and I’m ready to Walk on Water again.   Tight Lines
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Post by: Northshoredad78 on Dec 09, 2023, 10:29 PM
Hey Jesse here. I've been reading some posts from you guys for a couple months and find this website a great spot for info. Had to join up, I've been ice fishing since I was as little as I can remember. Thanks for having me.
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Post by: mr.clean on Dec 09, 2023, 11:09 PM
 Northshoredad78/Jessie. welcome greetings sent your way from Southeastern New York. enjoy the website plenty of information to be found among the different forums/boards .  May you and your family have a good Holiday season. Also best wished for you this ice fishing season

   Mr.Clean/Steve
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Post by: Splattypus on Dec 10, 2023, 11:33 AM
Welcome aboard. Glad to see some more activity in the MN board, hopefully we can keep the momentum up.

I'm splattypus, based in the Minneapolis area. Do most of my fishing in the city or just to the west, but always looking to hit the ice anywhere close to the cities.

This website has been clutch for learning so much, even from the boards way outside the area. Plus a great assortment of folks to be social with during the lonelier winter months.

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Post by: Northshoredad78 on Dec 11, 2023, 04:47 AM
Grew up fishing coon lake. I've almost froze out there way to many times. Grandma would drop me and my bro off and come back 8 hours later. I had some pretty bad winter clothes but I still loved to go. Now I fish central mn, live by park rapids but im used to fishing by miltona.
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Post by: toewdy on Jan 15, 2024, 03:58 PM
Just found out about this forum, excited to check it out! I've been fishing for years, and am looking forward to getting to fish more as my kids get older.
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Post by: cwavs1982 on Jan 22, 2024, 10:03 AM
Just found out about this forum, excited to check it out! I've been fishing for years, and am looking forward to getting to fish more as my kids get older.

Welcome!  It's an addicting site - lots of good information and some humor scattered here and there!
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Post by: Tikkaman on Jan 22, 2024, 06:40 PM
Big welcome to the new members, it’s a great place to be!
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Post by: Swamprat177 on Jan 24, 2024, 05:43 PM
This is swamprat and am seasoned maker of ice fishing mistakes.   Have spent a lot of days on ice over past 20 years and manage to catch a few.  I do a lot of catch and release- much easier to clean them this way - but to each their own.

Mostly fish metro area but also Mille Lacs, Walker area, and the other normal spots like
Red and Low
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Post by: Splattypus on Jan 24, 2024, 06:14 PM
Cheers! Another metro fisher here. Surprisingly good fishing close to home if you know where to look. Also if you don't plan on eating them :sick: