Ice safety and common ice breaking causes warned by expert
Tri-State Diving owner Gary Thompson discusses why vehicles fish houses and ATVs fall through ice and how test methods and weight impact safety. He notes many new hazards include side by sides and big wheel houses while detailing the SUVE underwater retrieval device and his 50 years of diving experience.
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North
Thompson
Detroit Lakes
Minn
Mike Rowe
Ada
Tri-State Diving
Tri-State
A Bountiful Day on Ice During January Thaw
A three day ice fishing session on a Keokuk County pond yields hundreds of bluegills. Tom Monroe leads, using a low tech School ey rod and sonar to boost catch rates. Participants including Mike Brooke and August Bach praise the abundant action and the pond’s trophy opportunities.
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Igourney
Tom Monroe
Tom
Mike Brooke
Ottumwa
Keokuk County
Brooke
August Bach
Reinbeck
Judd Maschke
Des Moines
Travis Krousie
Walford
Biscuit
Krousie
J and S
Hunting Heritage banquet Grants chance to win prizes in Washington Iowa
In Washington Iowa the National Wild Turkey Federation Misty Morning Monarchs Chapter hosts a Hunting Heritage Banquet at Knights of Columbus Hall 606 West Third St with meal decor items and chances to win firearms. Tickets require contact with Donald Pfeiffer at 319 653 4912 and none are sold at the door. Kirkwood Community College offers two fishing classes Beginners and Advanced with fees 35 and 20 and registration closes April 3 and Feb 30 respectively. Visit kirkwood edu to register.
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Washington
Iowa
National Wild Turkey Federation
Knights of Columbus
West Third St
Donald
Kirkwood.edu
Iowa DNR Fishing Report Shows Mixed Ice Conditions Across Lakes
The Iowa DNR reports winter pool at 683.4 feet with ice generally 9 to 16 inches though edges are soft or open in places. Runoff from recent rain and warming temps lowers clarity and raises water levels, affecting bite patterns and safety on Pools 9 through 11 and nearby lakes where bluegill, crappie, and perch are noted.
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Ise
Dsease
Decorah
Lansing
Ynxville
Sny Magill
Bussey
Guttenberg
Bertom & McCartney
Sunfish Lake
Zollicoffers
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Grand Forks Herald
Gary Thompson
Wild Side
Calan Love
Pfeiffer
Kirkwood
Kirkwood Community College
Fishing Report
Iowa Dnr
Owadnr.org
Coralville Reservoir
Lake Macbride
Pleasant Creek
Volga Lake
Manchester
Lake Delhi
Mississippi River
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