Jeff and Jason recap their Red Lake ice fishing trip, staying in a permanent shack at Beacon Harbor and chasing perch, pike, and eater walleyes. They break down what worked (glow lures, minnows, bigger profiles), debate flip-over vs hub shelters, and share a few travel hiccups—including Jeff’s unexpected tire replacement on the way north. Listener news sparks talk of a future mountain trout adventure, and the guys wrap it up with gear talk, generator plans, and late-season episode ideas.

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In this episode we talk answer listener questions and also cover lots of other ice fishing related topics and some non ice fishing related ones to.

Jeff and Jason recap recent ice fishing trips from Duluth to Nunya Lake, breaking down what worked, what didn’t, and why timing and location mattered more than anything. From walleyes and crappies chasing pink and orange jointed pinhead minnows to early-morning and sunset bites that made the day, they dig into real on-ice lessons you can use right now.The guys also tackle listener questions, gear wins and fails, ice shelter talk, and new fishing techniques like the slow float up jig—plus a little beer tasting, cold-weather complaining, and behind-the-scenes podcast banter. If you’re chasing bites, dialing in your setup, or just living the ice fishing lifestyle, this episode’s for you.Check out all the details on hardwatershow.com

🎣 Crappies, Cold Weather, and a Leech Lake Reality Check!

In S9E8 of the Hard Water Fishing Show, Jeff and Jason break down late-season crappie tactics, share a no-BS Leech Lake fishing report, and dive into what’s actually working on the ice right now.

They cover everything from gear experiments (Eagle Claw rod cases, hole hopper caddies, DIY transducer arms) to presentation tweaks, lure picks, and line management tips that can make or break a tough bite. Plus, the guys talk about how YouTube has changed fishing forever, why community holes still matter, and how even a single fish can save a grind-it-out day.

If you’re chasing suspended crappies, prepping for a cold weekend, or just love honest fishing talk with a few laughs mixed in—this one’s for you.

👇 In this episode:

• Late-ice crappie depth & presentation

• Leech Lake report – highs, lows, and lessons

• Favorite jigs, plastics, and glow tips

• Gear hacks & on-ice setups

• Future trips, lake breakdowns & legends to come

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Mid-season check-in time. We dive into the biggest lessons from the 2025–26 ice fishing season — fish behavior, depth selection, gear decisions, and whether tech like forward-facing sonar really makes a difference. Add in a few stories, gear debates, and off-the-rails moments, and this one covers it all.

Red Lake Walleyes, Gear Debates, and a Northwest Ontario Perspective

Season 9 rolls on and Episode 6 of the Hard Water Fishing Show packs in a full mix of fishing stories, real‑world gear talk, and an in‑depth interview with Northwest Ontario guide Jeff Moreau.

Jeff and Jason recap a recent Red Lake trip, break down what worked (and what didn’t), debate shelter setups, and dig into fishing mindset, electronics, and safety with one of the most thoughtful guides to ever join the show.

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Join Jeff and Jason for early-ice safety tips, new gear ideas, and clever DIY fixes before diving into an insightful interview with Captain Josh Hagemeister—36-year Minnesota fishing guide. Josh breaks down affordable setups, walleye tactics, lake-scouting methods, and how modern sonar affects fish behavior. Plus, listener submissions, new products, and a preview of the St. Paul Ice Fishing Show.

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In season 9 episode 4 of the Hard Water Fishing Show Jeff and Jason are joined by Jason from Ice Hawk Fishing. He talks to the guys about his innovative ice fishing tip up. You can find more information at https://bit.ly/3XiLMxn.

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