Link to Article on First Ice

For anyone who's ice fishing tomorrow, or is just curious, link to an article about first ice is below.

I can't get out tomorrow, but I did sharpen my auger blades.

If any of you plan on ice fishing, please, safety first. I have heard some first person horror stories, and someone I knew from high school died while ice fishing. Always wear a pair of easily accessible ice spikes.

On the Water

Tested Neoprene Waders

For Christmas, my wife got me a pair of Hisea neoprene chest waders, and I went over to the river this afternoon to test them. I'm happy to report they are dry, warm, and very comfortable. I had heard so much bad-mouthing about the comfort of neoprene, but these feel very appropriate for cold weather. My only complaint is minor. The boots, although they are 600-gram thinsulate and warm, are not up to doing a lot of walking, and having also tested a wading staff today was a good thing, because the boots don't grip rocks very well. I will be applying my Korkers cleats to them.