8/22/11

Today's Entry is not going to be fishing related. But it is equally important to me, Today marks 30 days of non smoking! I never thought I would make it but I did. It was not easy, Between sunflower seeds and alot of hanging out at home I was able to do it! I also figured out that By not smoking I have freed Up about 180 bucks a month, thats alot of cheddar!

I am so happy today that I am setting a good example as well as filling a promise that I made to little Zoey. Now she can look up at me and say dad you did it! What could be better!

Tight lines!

alright guys and gals! 8/17/11

Heres something neat for this year! HT ENTERPRISES, INC., industry leaders in modern progressive ice tackle design and manufacturers of the original Polar Tip-Up, are pleased to introduce the newest version of their revolutionary and wildly popular Marmooska Jig. These first class, premium ice jigs feature all the unique, still unmatched qualities of the original Marmooska: Off-set head for unsurpassed hooking ability, light wire, small barbed hooks for efficient hooking percentages even when using the lightest rods and lines, plus, these heads are made of Tungsten, a material 70% more dense than lead, so they drop super fast! This provides a tremendous advantage when fishing deep water, fast moving schools or trying to get a small jig down through the ice chips within a freshly drilled hole. You get all the advantages of a small profile jig, but with the added strength of a heavy design that gets down to the depth you want to fish—fast—all while experiencing an outstanding sense of feel!

Marmooska tungsten jigs are available in several different styles, including the original Marmooska design; Marmooska Diamond (original Marmooska design with a light reflecting stone in the front); Marmooska Gem (a geometric shaped head with a flashy, faceted stone in the center; Marmooska Fly (a tungsten based hackled design with uncanny resemblance to an aquatic invertebrate); and the Marmooska Dancer a completely new and revolutionary design with a gold, silver or black bullet shaped tungsten body and a tiny, #16 colored epoxy treble hook dropper—a deadly new design. All the other models are available with your choice of #10, #12 or #14 hooks, and in HT’s most popular colors.

were also starting to hear rumor of the new jiffy 4g a new four stroke they have added to the lineup. Seems like a good match with them introducing the propane auger last year as well. Both will offer another great option to ice fisherman with perm houses, or just poeple who dont want the trouble of having mixed gas around.

8/14/11 Already....

Wow I cant believe I havent had time to get an update on here! I got the package from Microspoons and was impressed With what I got. On a hunch I am going to say the samples I got are on the big side for ice fishing, but once the time comes I am going to give them a try. Word is out all over the net now about the new Otter houses as well as pictures! Cant wait for the Ice show in St paul to pick one up!

Been busy In the rod shop taking orders, Sent out a few 14" Rods to Team Hardwater Fanatics in Wisconsin and they absolutely loved there rods. This team is sponsored by EK Custom rods and Will be an up and coming team to watch On the WIFL, as well as NAIFC circuits this winter.  What else.....

I have been hard at work trying to get new Logo's for this year. I am hoping to Be able to get some hats. Long sleeved tee's, and hoodie's Available for Order to customers. Also trying to set up an online store front to make it easier for customers to Order any Of the three production rods. Will also be trying to get some of my favorite gear available through that storefront as soon as I get enough traffic.

I have also been working on finding Sponsor's for the new South Metro Panfish League we are putting together . Very simple format Ice league for guys around the area. Great payout for a little saturday series. We already have HT fishing as well as Rose Creek on board for sponsors and Giveaways.

Thorne bros Annual Portable Mod Get to gether is a little over a month away. This event Is a great way to kick off your Ice season. Alot of info floats around that place, as well alot of giveaways and discounts. New Products are normally on hand for demo as well as reps from companies.

Not much of a fishing report lately been out twice and its been the same old same old. Did hook into some nice bull gills shallow a few days back.

Thats all for now...tight lines!