Here's a recent update on the Leech Lake ice-angling action from my friend and neighbor, John Newman:"The weather was mild and perfect for outdoor action. The fish house performed beyond my wildest expectations in terms of comfort, ease of use, conviviality and, above all, angling success. We all caught plenty of perch all day long. Each evening from approximately 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. our 'Walleye Power Hour' produced exciting walleye action. Karen battled a 22-inch beauty to a successful finish, and I caught a nice walleye of approximately the same length; plus several eater size wallies were kept. Mixed in with the walleye were several eelpout. All in all it was a fabulous winter getaway that culminated with a picturesque 3-inch, day-long snowfall on Friday, December 29. With light winds and mild temperatures hovering around 30 degrees, it was a magical way to cap off of a great family fishing excursion."
NOTE: The fish house to which John refers, and is pictured below, was designed and built by John himself. I look forward to spending several hours in the warmth of the Newman fish house this February when my son Joe and I visit Leech Lake for some hard-water angling excitement.
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