Ice Fishing Expedition 1/09

There comes a time, about every 4 to 6 months, when necessity states we must find animals, to kill and eat... During the summer months, this is easy, and enjoyable, but it is not a test of our gumption.

No, for the real test of gumption, it requires winter. Cold. Ice. Ridiculously Strong Beer. Explosives. True Grit.

Bring at least one gross of sparklers each. Or one pound smokeless powder.

Go big or go home.

Who

Confirmed

• Brayton, K.
• Brayton, E
• Charlier
• Flynn
• Kameya, Jon
• Louik, Max
• Maxwell
• Pruden
• Reinhardt
• Riehl

What

Drinking on ice. And fishing.

When

January 23 - 25, 2009. First arrivals at noon or earlier on Friday 1/23.

Where

Rustic Cabin in the Brighton Recreation Area.

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Why

Doctor's orders.

How

Personal

• Warm Cloths - Layers
• Gloves and Hat (This shouldn't need to be on the list, but I've forgotten both on various trips)
• Three to Four pairs of socks
• Boots
• Mess Kit & Thermal Mug
• Sleeping Bag or Bedding
• Flashlight
• Headlamp
• Folding Chair/Stool/Bucket for sitting
• Cabin Shoes/Slippers
• Ice Cleats

Tools and General Gear

• Chainsaws (Eric/Pruden/Kyle)
• Hand Saws
• Splitting Maul (Pruden)
• Hatchet (Pruden)
• Rope (Always need rope)
• Coleman/Propane Lanterns (Tony/Pruden/Kyle)
• Led Lanterns
• Stoves (Pruden/Tony)
• Pots & Pans (Pruden/Tony/Kyle)
• Cooking Tools - Spatula/Ladle/Spoon (Pruden/Kyle)
• Coffee Maker - French Press (Bryan/Kyle)
• Cleaning Stuff - Sponges/Soap
• Knife and Cutting Board
• Snow Shovels
• First Aid Kit

Fishing Gear

• Tip-Ups
• Jigging Poles
• Augers
• Tackle
• Bait - Waxworms and minnows
• Skimmer (I've got one. A few extras would be nice.)
• Fish Buckets
• Fillet Knife and Scalers
• Gear Sleds

Provisions

• 5 gallon keg 'o Dopplebock