Got on the ice about 1130 a.m. was fishing in 7ft.water was stained,visibility about 18-20 inches.I was getting a few gills some dinks some keepers,a few nice red ears 1 keeper crappie,then around 3 p.m. two old friends of mine showed up that i havent seen for years so we had a nice reunion,they brought lanterns with them,i did not plan to fish after dark,but i decided to stay and fish with them,we started to pick up some craps around 7 p. m. fairly steady enough to keep it interesting,I got 7 but when i left my one buddy had 16 and the other one only had one,he was using thick coiled green line,however my other bud showed me a new technique,or new to me any how,he would let the jig into the water till the line went tight,then reach up the rod to the first eye and take the line in his thumb a index finger and pull it towards him,then jig,when he felt a bump he would let go of the line,then set the hook when he felt the bump again,thus giving the fish more time to the put bait in its mouth.

Just wondering if anyone has ever used a deer,turkey blind as a ice shanty?They look like they would work,easy to pop up,light weight,has windows,probably have to anchor it down,throw it on the sled instead of plowing through the snow with a shanty,I have 2 ice shelters,but am seriously considering this,will wait for some input befor i decide ,thanks holehopper 

Fished by the dam saturday at sunnybrook rd. got 3 really nice perch and a small bass,went back today fished 4 hrs. zip,nada,zero.So while i was staring at the ice hole i look up and see all these birds on the ice about 200 yds. from me,at first glance i thought they were geese,but to my surprise they were wild turkeys,i counted 24,they came from sunnybrook rd. side and crossed the lake to the far shore and went into the woods,in all my years (65) thats a first for me. also ice is 10 in. was fishing 16 ft. depth,today iwas only one there,4 others there sat.

I just got 6 new tip ups,brimble style (old school) I was rigging them,line,swivels,fluro leaders,etc.when I remembered you must put your name address on them.Im  thinking how can I do this? cant write on them there black,so I type my name etc. on computer and print it out, and begin cutting them out to tape on, My wife walks up and says"why dont you just use your stick on address labels you use when you mail a letter"Thanks Honey,worked perfect.Now all i need is the strength to drill 6 holes plus 2 more for my rods hahaha.