Season 9 wraps up with a look back at the moments that made this ice fishing season memorable.

In this episode of the Hard Water Fishing Show, Jeff and Jason talk about a Lake of the Woods trip and revisit some of the best moments from Season 9 — from early ice excitement and gear talk to fishing lessons and stories from the ice.

Thanks for listening this season and being part of the Hard Water community.

Late ice is here and the season is anything but predictable. Jeff shares a recent trip to Nunya Lake chasing crappies and perch with Northwoods Dave, while Jason prepares for a big group trip to Lake of the Woods and the challenge of hauling all the gear.

In this episode we talk confidence lures, why full moons can make fishing tough, and how dirty water and early morning starts can change everything. We also dive into practical ice fishing tips like using a simple 5-gallon bucket rod holder, aggressive jigging techniques, and why sometimes the most basic gear works the best.

Plus we discuss ice conditions across the state, listener feedback, LED underwater lures, rod durability, and the never-ending process of dialing in the perfect ice fishing setup.

If you’re still chasing fish late in the season — or already planning next year — this episode is packed with real ice fishing talk.

🎣 Topics in this episode:

• Nunya Lake late ice fishing report

• Lake of the Woods trip prep

• Confidence lures and dirty water tactics

• Simple gear hacks that actually work

• Ice conditions across Minnesota

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.

Check out hardwatershow.com for more info on the episode