Here is a link to the video

https://www.facebook.com/101406583237769/videos/1757014174343660/?fref=gs&dti=679245072221028&hc_location=group

We talked about the proposal to limit the number of panfish.  Here is a link to the page with all the ice fishing pros and thier opinions on the idea of reducing limits.  There is a ton of informatino that may change how you fish.

http://anglingbuzz.com/panfish-regulations/

The site is also really cool.  I thinik i need to spend more time here.

We talked about my new ice shack, and that it had 900 deneir think canvas.  Basically this is the size of the thread.  The higher the number the thicker the thread and the more durable.  Here is some more information about denier.

Warning this is pretty geeky.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Units_of_textile_measurement

We talked about Jeff needing a new ice shack and maybe getting a nanook.  This is also the shack jason already has.  This is a great two man light weight shack.

This is the clam garage.  A hub you can park your car in.  This thing is huge.  

THis is my new ice shack.  Its thermal and its huge.  Going to get it on the ice this weekend. 

Considered this ice shack for my next shack.  But only the roof is insulated.

If you use a 20lb tank on your buddy heater, get a filter.  They are cheap and will sove your buddy (heater)

Jason told the story about the time that Ole's dog binsford froze his tender bitz to the ice.

We talked about taking your kids out fishing.  Here is a few pics of my last trip with the kids.  We did not catch any fish, but we had a great time playing outside.

http://mnbound.com/wild-in-the-kitchen/2015/4/24/walleye-cakes

I made walleye cakes for my Christmas appatizer with the family.  You can find the recepie on the minnesota bound site.  I did not plan ahead very well and ended up not chilling them over night.  They certainly looked home made.  It was a lot of work but they were pretty tasty.  The sweet Thai chili sauce really made them great.  I also served them with tartar sauce.  But I for sure preferred the chili sauce.

I talked with the 'BRO' at Cabelas in rogers this past week before christmas.  We talked about the UV glow jigs and ice safety.  We are planning on having him on the show in the future.

http://brosguideservice.com/about-bro/

We talked about these in the show.  Every year on our annual hard water invitational we make gadgets.  A few years ago Ole made these custom ice picks.  Luckily I have not had to use them to get out of the water after I broke through the ice.  But I did use them last weekend as our ice this year has been pretty sketchy.

Here are a few pics of my custom ice picks by 'OLE'

I got a few of the UV glow Jigs from northland tackel.  I have not tried them out but I like the pirch color and the 'BRO' recomended gold. 

Here are the jigs, I have not tried them out yet.

We talked about trout fishing, the elusive trout. 

Next week we will be focusing on pan fishing and spring bobbers.  

Fishing Report

Got out last weekend with my brother in law Brian and caught a few fish.  Here is a picture of a nice walleye he got.

Lake Osakis

Got a report from my brother that the ice on lake Osakis was good for walking. But no fish were caught that day.

Current Events

 We talked about current events in the show.

Ice Depth

The ice depth on the lakes is still pretty sketchy.  Multiple reports of people going through the ice around the state.  Remember to be safe on the ice and get some ice picks.

Brian "Bro" Brosdahl

Talked to Brian "Bro" Brosdahl at Cabela's in Rogers this thursday December 21st.  He was great and we are looking to have him on the show later in the season.  

Gear Update

This cooker did not get my deer brats cooked.  Maybe it was because I was outside. I am going to try it one more time before I give up on this contraption.

Small Strikemaster Bait Cooler

I got this last year but it only worked ok.  The seal froze up on me.

Walleye Lures

Jason and I listed out our favorite walley lures.  Here are the ones we talked about

Jeff

#1 Glow pirch buck shot

#2 Chubby Darter

#3 Stop Sign JR tackle

#4 Dead Stick with bobber and red hook

#5 Tungsten jig with waxie

Jason

#1 Northland Tackles Forage Minnow

#2 Buck-shot spoon

#3 Chubby Darter

#4 Swedish Pimple

#5 Rapala Jigging Rap

#6 Colored Hook

#7 Glow Jigs

I went to the St. Paul ice fishing show Saturday December 2nd.  It was a mad house, it was hard to get through the isles and even worse to checkout. But I still had a great time.  My favorite things about the show are checking out the more rare ice fishing gear.  Along with checking out the gear I love talking to the people who invented the gear. Below is a list of my favorites.  I even came home from the show with a few of the items listed.

http://www.bait-up.com/

This is small and fits in your pocket but holds a scoop of minnows.  Both the top and bottom come off and are leak proof.  When you tip it on its side it will seperate the minnows from the water so you don't have to go digging for the minnows in a huge bucket.  This would be great for a day of fishing  but my guess is that minnows would not last in here long term.  You can take the bottom off and put it in an ice hole to get more water for your minnows.  I thought this was really cool and the only reason I did not go home with it was the lines were to long to checkout.  I am hoping to pick one up soon.

http://snowdog.com/

 R-TEC Claw Tip Up

http://firehouseproductsllc.com/

Bro Side Step

https://www.rokon.com/bikes/trail-breaker

https://rambobikes.com/motor-bikes/