I have not hung up my open water rods yet... Do you ice fish?
Not anymore really.
I have neuropathy in my feet.
The cold makes it worse.
Really worse.
I gave all my gear to my son Jeff.
Hut, auger, sounder, Otter sled, heater, everything.
I might go out once or twice a season but I pay for it when I do.
I like ice fishing but don't "live" for it like some.
I much more prefer fishing in a pair of shorts and a t-shirt in 80-90 degree weather.
Out of a boat, off shore, doesn't much matter.
I spend time on IS throughout the winter.
To kill time.
More of a lurker over there unless I see a thread worth getting involved with.
IS is more of a chat board than MFF in my opinion.
A lot more of the same questions over and over.
But that's ok.