I've seen the future... get ready

[icy mike]

Hey guys!

I just wanted to spread a little hope for the up-coming ice fishing season.  I recently started a new job on Alaska's north slope (Prudhoe Bay) on the coast of the Arctic Ocean.  The ice has started to form on the ponds and lakes in the area along with a few flurries of snow and heavy frost.  That means that winter is working it's way south once again.  I live about 700 miles south of here (Palmer, Alaska) and there will not be fishable ice for about two more months.  I've talked to a number of other guys that I work with and they fish during the summer months up here but no ice fishing.  The reason?  Polar bears, wind, polar bears, extremely cold weather, polar bears, very thick ice, polar bears, it's always dark, polar bears, and of course, polar bears.  I'll keep you posted and try to post some pics when I get home.  I've seen the future... and it looks cold

Icy Mike

[billditrite]

thanks for the good news mike...i am sooooo looking forward to a nice long season with a nice early start!!

[jayswimmer09]

good news?? thats not good news thats great news!!!

[IceFish4]

I often enjoy Icy Mike's views from the north country.  Please post pictures when you are able. 

[icy mike]

I'll post some pics when I get home- no capability here ...  but I keep the digital close by and I'll see if I can't get some good pics to share!

Icy

[Wissota Bear]

Thats good news.  I've heard about those Polar Bears.  They're easy to pick out when in a chopper or plane because of their shadow.  Very Stealthy when at ground level.  And they eat everything.

[IceholeFisherman]

Thats good news.  I've heard about those Polar Bears.  They're easy to pick out when in a chopper or plane because of their shadow.  Very Stealthy when at ground level.  And they eat everything.

And not to mention that polar bears have very little fear of humans.