On this winter day we didn't exactly knock ‘em dead, but we had a whole bunch of fun in the snow. We were expecting safe ice and got open water - go figure? It all made for a nice day though. And as usual we gave it our best shot.

No matter what you like to do outdoors, the most important thing is that you go do it. This experience was not stellar fishing, but the setting and scenery were magnificent. Well worth the effort in stress relief.

I look at the photos I took and wonder how I’d missed this incredible scene for so many years. Then I realize that I had my mind made up long ago that such an experience would not interest me.

Without ever having been ice fishing, I had it in my head that I would not enjoy it. I was wrong and I look forward to the day when I can actually fish through a hole in the safe ice beneath my feet.

My advice is to get out and enjoy life every chance you get.