“Winter is not a season, it’s an occupation.” – Sinclair Lewis For man and creature alike, this winter season has kept everyone in the Upper Peninsula busy. For man, it has been keeping warm and moving snow. The most commonly heard question around town has been “Where are we going ...
Little Bay de Noc: Anglers fishing the upper bay had limited success. Most anglers targeting walleye reported lethargic marks, making for a tough bite. Perch anglers reported similar results, struggling to convert marks into fish on the ice. Cold temperatures made using set lines outside of the shack difficult. Shiny lures tipped with minnows were the presentation of choice for most anglers. Minnows and wax worms were the preferred bait for perch this week. Anglers fishing farther south toward Escanaba also reported slow walleye fishing. Les Cheneaux Islands: Anglers in Muskie Bay ...
Digging out from the weekend's massive snow and ice storm could be hazardous to your heart. Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. All were between the ages of 60 to 84. The Lehigh County coroner's office cautioned people to take breaks and avoid ...
“The wind it was howlin' and the snow was outrageous; we chopped through the night, and we chopped through the dawn,” – Bob Dylan The persistent and deepening snow and cold of late has signaled primal feelings of survival within me. Just walking to the mailbox and back is an adventure ...
Little Bay de Noc: Walleye anglers reported slow fishing. While some anglers were able to catch a few, most reported little to no success. Some anglers did however report catching trophy-sized walleye. Anglers were jigging snap-style jigs baited with a portion of minnow on a treble hook. ...
“Shut the door not that it lets the cold in but that it lets out the coziness.” – Mark Twain Coziness has become something truly special with this current stretch of icy cold weather. It is a particularly moving experience now to peer outside, over the snowdrifts and snow piles and ...
