Christmas? I've got a "secret" spot on the bay that we're usually ice fishing...and catching...when they're still out there in boats! If my bro' is nice he'll take you out there! I'm sick of all this wind...can't do charters in 40 mph winds!!! Bring on the ice...
When ya go for tip up and find a 10" hole.. (put ur chook on for dry sock. When dog can't figure what u or those stinky things are. When ur camera froze and wont take a clear shot.... Ahhhhhh.... maybe I can wait a little longer...lol
Here are a few more. Last pic was taken April 5th. Had to put on waders and walk through open water to climb up onto the ice! Same trip I hooked a small bass and watched a 40+ inch pike try to eat it twice under the hole. What a show!