ice fishing

YIKES!

It looks as though once the otter realized it was busted, it decided to high tail it outta there right quick.

If you haven't done it yet, you can finally experience this Maine winter tradition with that buddy that keeps saying you should go. Maine Inland Fisheries and Wildlife says folks can fish on February 13 and 14 without a license.

You're gonna need a bigger boat.

Authorities say you have to adhere to an deadline of April 1st to remove 'Bobhouses.'

Hope you are ready to catch some big fish and even bigger prizes!

Or should we call it....Bassachusetts!

In their defense, it was a front door...just not the right one!

You have until the end of the day Sunday or face the consequences.

What in the world is going on? It's February 20...and the weather forecast for tomorrow calls for temperatures around 70. Hey, I'm not complaining. But it's just weird. And don't get used to shorts and flip-flop weather just yet. The mercury drops by about 30 degrees the next day...

Well sure, we may have pulled up the two puniest fish in the history of ice fishing. But it was all about the EXPERIENCE.

After the puny Perch I caught at the Great Meredith Ice Fishing Derby, these photos are that much more impressive!

Aside from the weekend between AFC Championship and the Super Bowl, and a few bye weeks, the New England Patriots have been part of every weekend since August (c'mon, you watch preseason). Season's over, now what? If you're feeling a void today, here are a few options to keep you busy...

This Saturday, January 21, 2017, make sure you take advantage of the first-ever Winter Free Fishing Day in New Hampshire!

The people that I know who ice fish in New Hampshire absolutely love it. They rave about the peace and quiet, the fresh air and fun. And now you can learn to ice fish for free.

Sometimes you need to avoid the chores and drop a line-- don't let a little ice get in the way...