TEAM IDO is ON ICE!!

As James stated in the intro of last week’s show the guys didn’t know exactly where they were headed but he did promise they’d find ice somewhere. “Somewhere” ended up being west all the way to the Montana / Idaho border where James and Andy Fiolka found 3″ – 5″ of good ice.

Here’s some shots they took. I’ve been told the fishing was ridiculously good and Sunday’s show will live up to IDO’s commitment to cover new bodies of water and unique bites during the filming of Season 10.

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What a tease!

Good for you, just couldn’t watch another northern show! I understand why you did it but my mindset has left open water. I think it would be neat to do a show featuring all the new gimmick products that get invented in garages. Slush Copter was like that a few years ago. I have to have one of everything so it’s fun to see what some small guys come up with.

beautiful pictures!

That last picture is spectacular. I might have to use it as my wallpaper.

cool pics, half of fishing is the chase, and those pictures show that the chase was well worth it.

I’m jealous.

Ben Putnam wrote:

I’m jealous.

It was a great way to start off the ice season. I think Andy caught a couple dozen fish in the 3 – 4.5 lb ranges in one hole (the one in the photo above) without ever switching holes. That’s some mighty good fishing!

It was a great way to start off the ice season. I think Andy caught a couple dozen fish in the 3 – 4.5 lb ranges in one hole (the one in the photo above) without ever switching holes. That’s some mighty good fishing!

So you started it off with a MONSTER blue gill episode!?!?!?

CJ wrote:

So you started it off with a MONSTER blue gill episode!?!?!?

Man, I wish. As someone that has never broke the 2# mark I’d love to see a 3# bluegill.

Maybe if Lake Havasu in Arizon ever freezes we’ll be able to make that a reality. The “sunnie” in the attached photo went 5.8# so there’s an outside chance. Of course if Lake Havasu freezes…. we might have bigger problems to deal with.

http://blog.golakehavasu.com/record-5-8-lb-redear-sunfish-caught-in-lake-havasu/

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Trout?

slabchaser87 wrote:

What a tease!

I’ll 2nd that! James is worse than a young “skirt”.

Looking forward to this show, the musky opener was awesome.

Alex W wrote:

Trout?

Yeah, big cutthroat, cutbows and brookies. The cutbows get the biggest (lake record is 14#) and are really something else through the ice!

Henry’s lake?

prospector wrote:

Henry’s lake?

Yes sir! Have you ever fished it?

Awesome. Looking forward to seeing it.

Great photos! Looking forward to the show.

-J.

Thought you went back after them big perch and didn’t take me with. I guess I can still talk to you now. LOL

Beautiful pictures!

IceAsylum wrote:

Thought you went back after them big perch and didn’t take me with. I guess I can still talk to you now. LOL

I don’t know when we’ll get a chance to go back but it won’t be soon enough for me.

James Holst wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>joe wassmer wrote:</div>
Henry’s lake?

Yes sir! Have you ever fished it?

I’m heading up there this weekend, I’m pretty excited to make this my first trip of the year, been wanting to hit this lake for a long time! I obviously wont be able to watch the show before I go, any tips or lure recommendations?? Cant wait to see the show.

Those are some absolutely stunning stills!! Big pat on the back to whom ever created those shots.

FDR

James,Twice last year. Heading over this weekend and meeting up with close to fifteen other anglers from Idaho, Utah and surrounding states. It is a blast! I sure wish that I knew you were over there, just to shake your hand Sir. You are always welcome in Wyoming and have a place to stay while here. If you ever want to do Flaming Gorge or some great lakes near Yellowstone, give me a buzz. I am Ten minutes from Bighorn Lake in NW Wyoming.(world class fishery) As an ice fisherman, I feel indebted to you and would love to help you guys out in any way. Again, keep up the great work! Joe

Zip dog, Load up on paddle bugs and dark tungsten jigs. Grab a Jaw Jacker too. Pk predator in pink is my go to lure. If it gets really tough, we put a little Travis Tritt on the radio and it turns into Emeril live fishing channel. Boom, another notch!!! See you FRIDAY!

James Holst wrote:

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I’m jealous.

It was a great way to start off the ice season. I think Andy caught a couple dozen fish in the 3 – 4.5 lb ranges in one hole (the one in the photo above) without ever switching holes. That’s some mighty good fishing!

That definitely made me less jealous… Can’t wait to see the show.

prospector wrote:

If you ever want to do Flaming Gorge or some great lakes near Yellowstone, give me a buzz. I am Ten minutes from Bighorn Lake in NW Wyoming.(world class fishery)

Flaming Gorge = The Fattest Lakers on the Planet. Who wouldn’t want to fish that lake. I honestly don’t know beans about Bighorn… but I do know how to google so I’ll be checking that one out later in the day. Shoot me an email at [email protected] We have plans to come back yet this winter (love it out there) and would greatly appreciate some local eyes to help with conditions before hopping in the truck for a 20 hour drive.

zipdogfishing wrote:

I’m heading up there this weekend, I’m pretty excited to make this my first trip of the year, been wanting to hit this lake for a long time! I obviously wont be able to watch the show before I go, any tips or lure recommendations?? Cant wait to see the show.

If the fish activity level is anywhere near where it was when we were out… you’re in for a treat.

Andy and I fished set lines with jigs and meat (larvae / waxies) on the majority of our lines while we each worked a jigging spoon tipped with larvae on jigging rods. Both presentations caught fish. We had local anglers fishing in the same area so we were able to watch them and see that the set lines they were fishing were also catching fish.

We did best jigging 1/8 oz Tingler spoons with a gold blank. I did catch some fish on a silver blank but that gold color was definitely a better producer. I feel the best thing to share is you will likely be able to catch fish using your preferred method. Those trout BE CRAZY! We did however seem to catch far more fish jigging than we did on set lines. Those schools of trout would come through and hammer just about anything that was moving as long as it was the right shape and color!

Please let us know how you did when you get back.

http://www.rapala.com/vmc/spoons/tingler-spoon/Tingler+Spoon.html?id=1

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prospector wrote:

Zip dog, Load up on paddle bugs and dark tungsten jigs. Grab a Jaw Jacker too. Pk predator in pink is my go to lure. If it gets really tough, we put a little Travis Tritt on the radio and it turns into Emeril live fishing channel. Boom, another notch!!! See you FRIDAY!

Joe I’m all about a little Travis Tritt! Looking forward to meeting up with you!

If the fish activity level is anywhere near where it was when we were out… you’re in for a treat.
http://www.rapala.com/vmc/spoons/tingler-spoon/Tingler+Spoon.html?id=1

James I really appreciate the info! I love fishing for trout with spoons and as luck would have it I bought a few of those exact tingler spoons! I also wish I could have met you guys, would have been a cool experience to see the who show production. Really appreciate what you guys do. Even if I catch one it will be a successful trip for me having never fished it.

Congrats on finding the ice James and crew !!!

Please Please send me some COLD weather !!