All the above , but my absolute favorite of all is the adventure and being able to do something only certain relatively few like minded people will ever attempt. It can be a drag when the fish arent biting but its a lot like camping , sometimes its worth the work and preparing just to have your own little area on the ice and hang out for a while. The anticipation and preparation ahead of time can be almost as fun as the fishing. Ive been disappointed and left without fish many times but I always leave feeling satisfied with the adventure of getting out there.

Anyone ever try putting a piece of salmon or steelhead skein on a jig or spoon for perch ? I never hear or read of anybody doing that but perch are known egg eaters so in theory it could make some good perch bait. If the eggs come loose from the skein it might chum the water and the membrane should hang on to the hook , especially a treble , and provide a little movement while jigging. I have some in the freezer and thinking of giving it a try , just wondering if anybody has tried it.