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what is wrong with me?

shnelson

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I used to hate winter, and fall almost just as much since it meant the inevitable was that much closer. There was nothing enjoyable about it, shoveling wet slush off the driveway, tracking snow/salt into the house and garage, warming up the truck in the driveway takes forever. Always loved it when i'd hit the wipers quick to take off the road spray that just hit the window, only to find out they've been torn because they froze in.

These days I'm actually looking forward to it. I can't wait to take that first step onto the hardwaters and watch that vexilar light up like a christmas tree! I think I should be saddened when I say I look forward to it more than getting the boat out now. I am blaming FMN for putting me into this mood so early, as it appears they bumped ice fishing above open water sooner than most years. Heck - they didn't even give us a chance to beg for it this time around!

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McGurk Grand Master

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Count me a convert, too. I used to hate winter, too. Now I love fall because winter's just around the corner! Instead of complaining about a season, I've now found a hobby that requires winter to be the way it is. Bring on the ice!

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I still dislike winter, but this makes it survivable!

(Sorry.... Golf, Frisbee golf, ultimate frisbee, and open water fishing are 5 whereas ice fishing and broomball are 2)

laugh Then again, I grew up in the south so I'm not supposed to like winter at all. Heh.

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I moved to Ely from Maui. Loving the ice fishing! It was the only way to enjoy the cold weather, and now I actaully look forward to winter. Since I can't afford a nice sled though i just look forward to snowless winter- too much snow is too much trouble smile so all in all i still prefer a "green" x-mas smile

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I don't know, but it's the same thing that's wrong with me....no more friggin' 95 degree days with 95% humidity to gag me; no poundin' rainstorms to flood my basement; no mowin' or trimming lawn; no picking up tree limbs all over my yard after the windstorm...blah...blah...Just sit back...everything's done, cleaned, lubed, put away, buttoned up,ready for winter.

Put that beef roast and 'tatos in the crock pot, sit back, crack another brew, and BRING 'ER ON!!!!!!! Don't matter if it's 25 or -5! It's all the same!!! Lock in that 4 x 4 and head out!

Good friends, good fishin', nature at it's most perfect...beautiful sunrises, breathtaking sunsets, pristine, quiet snowfalls, the trip home to a warm house and fire after a great day on the ice... what could be better? That's my take. Oops, think I ranted a little there... crazy

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I don't know, but it's the same thing that's wrong with me....no more friggin' 95 degree days with 95% humidity to gag me; no poundin' rainstorms to flood my basement; no mowin' or trimming lawn; no picking up tree limbs all over my yard after the windstorm...blah...blah...Just sit back...everything's done, cleaned, lubed, put away, buttoned up,ready for winter.

Put that beef roast and 'tatos in the crock pot, sit back, crack another brew, and BRING 'ER ON!!!!!!! Don't matter if it's 25 or -5! It's all the same!!! Lock in that 4 x 4 and head out!

Good friends, good fishin', nature at it's most perfect...beautiful sunrises, breathtaking sunsets, pristine, quiet snowfalls, the trip home to a warm house and fire after a great day on the ice... what could be better? That's my take. Oops, think I ranted a little there... crazy

Sounds about right, but I'll add to that no more bugs or allergies either. And you don't even need to pack a cooler for thos cold ones.

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I am close to falling off the deep end soon. I enjoy ice fishing with a passion, I even sold my boat and all summer equipment a few years ago.

I spend my falls chasing whitetails with my bow, but normally when the water freezes, I hang up the bow and stands and load up the wheeler and house.....weeeeee.

Nothing better than turning on the heater, Vexilar and cracking a cold one.

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Ice fishing is one of, if not my favorite activity,thanks largely to my parents who took me to Mille Lacs every weekend growing up. I was too fast and usually beat them to the rattle reel. Come night time, you couldn't wake me up with a blaring boom box, but the slightest *ting ting ting and I was already up, out of the top bunk and pulling in hand over hand.

I have three young children now and can't wait to share the sport with them too. Just need to save up for a wheelhouse large enough for a family of 5...

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