01-02-2009, 03:38 AM
I catch a good number of both trout and perch it just depends on the day. I do have a shelter it's a fishtrap yukon it works great. I have a small propane heater and in about 15 minutes of turning it on I can be down to a light sweatshirt nice and toasty. I used a hand auger for years and they work great as long as you keep them sharp. I became lazy and purchased a gas auger about 10 years ago it's worth its weight in gold when your cutting 20 holes a day in 20 inches of ice. Sitting on a bucket on a huge cube of ice with wind blowing gets cold real fast so bundle up good if you aren't gonna use a shelter. You can always take off layers if need be but if you aren't bundled up enough you could be in for a miserable day.
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