NEW LOCATION REVEALED @ SEMINAR 100 Lindy Tackle Packs FREE-"First Ice On the Spot” 12/14-12/15

[Rick]

We will have staff available to help out first time ice anglers or those who just want to learn about ice fishing.

Ice Team, Thorne Bros & HSO welcome you to the

Ice Team - Thorne Bros "First Ice On the Spot” HSO GTG out of Alexandria, MN.

Seminar Speakers:

Tony Mariotti - Top Ice Angler Featured on Jason Mitchell Outdoors

Josh & John Roundsley - Picking the Right Ice Fishing Rod - Thorne Bros Owners.

Matt Breuer - North Country Guides. Top gun icing fish all over the north country.

Chad Peterson - HSO Pro Staff - (Dr. CrappieSniffer)

Jim Uran - Legendary Panfishing HSO Pro Staffer - Location, Location, Location

Shawn Knodt - Outdoor Clothing Expert - Keeping it real Outdoors

Tom Roering - Early and late Ice Transportation - Getting there and back safely.

The Seminars, HQ and Lodging will be out of Arrowwood Resort - Click Here for more info.

Map to Arrowwwod Resort - Click Here

You can bring the whole family. Even those who do not wish to ice fish will have plenty of things to do at the Arrowwood Resort Indoor Water Park.

Dates: December 14th and 15th. (Come at anytime you can)

Times & Events:

* Friday, December 14th,

4:00 - 4:30 PM Social

4:30 - 6:00 Seminars begin. However, show up at anytime, be seated and enjoy. We do ask that everyone please be as quiet as possible when speakers are sharing their valuable information.

6:00 - 6:45 Dinner, Arrowwood Will give coupons and Serve.

6:45 Until Done: Ice Fishing In the Details Seminars.

We will hold seminars in the Miltona Conference Room at Arrowwood Resort. We will use the tips learned here on Saturday when we hit the ice. The Seminars will be done by 8:00 PM

We will have staff available to help out first time ice anglers or those who just want to learn about ice fishing.

Ice Team, Thorne Bros & HSO welcome you to the

Ice Team - Thorne Bros "First Ice On the Spot” HSO GTG out of Alexandria, MN.

* NEW LOCATION - Saturday, December 15th, 8:00 AM. we will start ice fishing on NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCED @ SEMINAR. Staff, sponsors and product representatives will be there to help you get on fish. We will be there until at least 12:00 PM

The Sponsors Are

Ice Team, Clam, Vexilar & Thorne Bros.

Representatives who will be there and provide FREE Gear:

Mr. Heater

Northland Tackle

Lindy Fishing Tackle

Possibly Marcum (Contacted)

Possibly Otter (Contacted)

They will go over many of the BEST new products and tips for first ice and the experts will show you how to use the latest fishing gear on the ice. From flashers, tackle, rods, reels and the new ice shelters.

Families can either come out and fish or if they do not care to ice fish they can enjoy the activities at Arrowwood Resort - Click Here for more info. This will be a great time to hit the water park or the game rooms. This weekend can be a mini-vacation for the whole family.

Please go to www.arrowwoodresort.com to get your room booked or call (320) 762-1124 for more information.

We looks forward to seeing YOU and sharing HSO Ice Fishing info at the:

Ice Team-Thorne Bros "First Ice On the Spot” with HSO on December 14th & 15th.

[Rick]

Who was at the HSO Mille Lacs Fall Trolling GTG?

[firefish_12]

This guy was there and we had a good time even with the slow fishing

Looking at bringing my lil boy to the seminar on Friday night as Saturday I have to ref

See u all there

[Chad Peterson]

It will be a great time. See ya there!

[Rick G]

It's going to be fun I will be coming up with my Brother and a couple other members, see you all there.

[NKLCOLT1911]

I just might have to go to this, my in laws live up there I can kill two birds with one stone, get In some fishing and see my new nefew.

[amateurfishing]

i was at the fall HSO event & loved it & this would be awesome for whole family but bet my son will have bb on sat am

[Bobcatjerry]

WOW!! Right in my back yard. It doesn't get any better than this. See you there,

[Rick]

Seminar Speakers:

Tony Mariotti - Top Ice Angler Featured on Jason Mitchell Outdoors

Josh & John Roundsley - Picking the Right Ice Fishing Rod - Thorne Bros Owners.

Chad Peterson - HSO Pro Staff - (CrappieSniffer

Jim Uran - HSO Pro Staff - Location, Location, Location

Eric Wettschreck - HSO Pro Staff - Keeping it Simple, Beginners Ice Fishing

[Rick]

Seminar Speaker:

Matt Breuer Outstanding panfisherman and Speaker - NorthCountry Guide Service.

[bassNspear]

wow, talk about a awesome event. Should be a great time

[firefish_12]

Looks like an all star line up to me

Can't wait

[Rick]

Who wants to get out early ice fishing in the Alex area?

[NKLCOLT1911]

at the rate this weather is going are we even going to have ice by then

[Rick]

Pretty sure there will be.

There is ice just a little bit further north where they are already ice fishing:

Yep that pic was taken yesterday I believe.

Check the forums and see the discussion.

Who would like to make it up the this event to be at "First Ice On the Spot"?

[pushbutton]

at the rate this weather is going are we even going to have ice by then

Obviously it is the weather and can make no guarantees, but have lived and fished this area for many years and by that time there is nearly always safe walkable ice in close proximity. Looks like a great line up of speakers along with a incredibly fun, knowledgeable, and most importantly, an approachable group of HSO staff that are going to be there and willing to share what they know. I have learned a ton from them over the years and this would a great opportunity for someone new to the ice as well as some of you seasoned vets to get together, learn a little more, and also help others.

[Rick]

It's been much colder in Northern MN than the Metro area. All it will take is a few days of below 32 degree weather to have fishable ice.

Wilcraft motorized and floatbale fish house on ice will be there as will Striker Brand Floatable Ice Suits.

Why cut your season short. I had my best Ice Fishing season ever last year. The season was shorter for drive-able ice.

[pushbutton]

Here is accuweather's extended forecast, yes subject to change, but sure looks like game on!

Nov 25

Partly sunny

39° Lo 19°

Hist. Avg.

33° Lo 16°

Nov 26

Increasing cloudiness

44° Lo 24°

Hist. Avg.

32° Lo 16°

Nov 27

Colder with snow and ice

27° Lo 10°

Hist. Avg.

32° Lo 15°

Nov 28

Cloudy and cold

20° Lo 3°

Hist. Avg.

31° Lo 15°

Nov 29

Overcast

22° Lo 17°

Hist. Avg.

31° Lo 14°

Nov 30

Snow

21° Lo 5°

Hist. Avg.

30° Lo 14°

Dec 1

Overcast, a flurry; cold

18° Lo 2°

Hist. Avg.

30° Lo 13°

Dec 2

Mostly sunny and cold

18° Lo -1°

Hist. Avg.

29° Lo 12°

Dec 3

Mostly sunny and cold

14° Lo 1°

Hist. Avg.

29° Lo 12°

Dec 4

Cold with clouds and sun

17° Lo 1°

Hist. Avg.

28° Lo 12°

Dec 5

Cold with clouds and sun

16° Lo 2°

Hist. Avg.

28° Lo 11°

Dec 6

Mostly cloudy

21° Lo 4°

Hist. Avg.

28° Lo 10°

Dec 7

Mostly cloudy

21° Lo 4°

Hist. Avg.

27° Lo 10°

Dec 8

Overcast

21° Lo 3°

Hist. Avg.

27° Lo 10°

Dec 9

Clouds giving way to some sun

19° Lo 2°

Hist. Avg.

26° Lo 9°

Dec 10

Becoming cloudy

20° Lo 1°

Hist. Avg.

26° Lo 9°

Dec 11

Clouds breaking for some sun

21° Lo 6°

Hist. Avg.

26° Lo 8°

Dec 12

Considerable cloudiness

24° Lo 10°

Hist. Avg.

25° Lo 8°

Dec 13

A bit of snow in the morning

30° Lo 6°

Hist. Avg.

25° Lo 8°

[Chris Barlage]

EK and I will be there. Just booked a room.

[NKLCOLT1911]

they have an awesome indoor waterpark with a huge hot tub to warm up/ relax after along day of fishing

[dairyman]

so what's the latest "skinny" on this event??---updates,etc

[Chris Barlage]

How are we looking as far as ice for this event

[Rick]

According to Chad P, the organizer of this event there is:

up to 4.5" of Ice as of yesterday and making ice. The big crappies and gills are VERY HUNGRY...

Just waiting for you to show up and catch them

Bring the kids and beginners are welcome - if you are a beginner or with kids we will identify and do require that you stay with local experts on ice fishing....We will have folks there to help you.

Who's going and who's a wannabee?

Please note: Not all areas or lakes are that thick. Some lakes still have open water. So please be cautious. Enter at your own risk.

[Borch]

I'll be there Saturday and will be willing to help anyone out. Should be a great time!

[Chris Barlage]

sweet, 4.5 sounds good. If that is the ice condition I will bring the wheeler up and be happy to drag gear out for people.