Augers Aweigh! Now We're Jigging With Shiners | Under Rocks Podcast
Dan Libman learns it takes modern technology to enjoy an ancient sport. Ice fishing is a revered winter sport in the Midwest – as soon as the ice is thick enough, tiny huts start popping up on lakes across the region. But the sight of ice shanties is less common in Illinois than it is in some neighboring states, where ice may freeze thicker and lakes are more plentiful. Rule #1 of ice fishing: Don’t reveal the site of your favorite fishing spot. Under penalty of being laughed at, don’t even ask. Dan confesses the extent of his ice fishing knowledge begins and ends with