About this episode

The episode discusses ice fishing in the Northeast, focusing on brook trout in Maine and personal experiences in the sport.

With even the saltwaters freezing in the Northeast, it's prime time to break out the augers and tip-ups. In this episode, Jimmy Fee, Alex Blackwell, and Matt Haeffner talk about the "moronic sport" of ice fishing. Alex recounts a recent trip to Maine targeting 4- and 5-pound brook trout through the ice; Matt Haeffner talks about his wet and cold first step into ice fishing; and Jimmy relates jigging through the ice to running-and-gunning for tuna. Presented by Raymarine: Earn Your Strikes Supported by Quantum Reels Everglades Boats Boat Mart

People in this episode

Host: Jimmy Fee

Guests: Alex Blackwell, Matt Haeffner

Topics covered

• ice fishing
• brook trout
• Northeast
• fishing techniques
• outdoor sports

Keywords

• ice fishing
• brook trout
• Maine
• Northeast
• fishing techniques
• outdoor sports
• Raymarine
• Quantum Reels

Sponsors

Raymarine, Quantum Reels, Everglades Boats, Boat Mart

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Maine

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