Finally found the time to make it to a local power plant lake. Air temp 26, water at boat ramp 45 and water in the hot water arm was 72. Tried fishing a mainlake hump but didn't have much luck so I ran into the hot water arm for an hour and caught a few on a spinner bait. It sure felt good to get out again. The ice on the rod and reel got annoying though. No monsters but still better than sitting at home

Try some KVD Line Conditioner on the guides. Hope to knock the ice off easier. This I am sure was better than sitting on a bucket on the ice.

KVD L&L works, so does PAM spray and Chapstick.  Its impossible to completely stop it.  I use the KVD since its the least messy.

I've never fished through the ice, I should probably take some time to try it though. Thanks for the tip I will have to pick up some line conditioner. This trip was pretty last minute. I was supposed to go rabbit hunting but when my buddy bailed I hooked the boat up and hit the road. Next time I will be a little more prepared.

What lake was that?  I have been thinking about heading to Newton...

Good to see someone catching! x2 on the KVD L&L. I don't leave home without it!

Jason

What lake was that? I have been thinking about heading to Newton...

This was at Coffeen. I don't make it to Newton much but I'm sure it would be better than sitting on the couch.