From the Gremlin

Groundwater can well up from the depths of a lake and melt the ice. So don’t set out on the ice too early this ice fishing season.

February 12, 2012 | Categories: From the Gremlin

Groundwater can well up from the depths of a lake and melt the ice. So don’t set out on the ice too early this ice fishing season.  

There are more species of fish than all the species of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals combined.

December 21, 2011 | Categories: From the Gremlin

There are more species of fish than all the species of amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals combined.  

Ice thickness of 10 centimeters is advised for ice fishing alone. 18 centimeters is recommended for groups.

November 4, 2011 | Categories: From the Gremlin

Ice thickness of 10 centimeters is advised for ice fishing alone. 18 centimeters is recommended for groups.  

Some fish make sounds by grating their teeth and others, like some catfish, make sounds from their air-filled swim bladder.

October 23, 2011 | Categories: From the Gremlin

Some fish make sounds by grating their teeth and others, like some catfish, make sounds from their air-filled swim bladder.

Some fish make sounds by grating their teeth and others, like some catfish, make sounds from their air filled swim bladder.

October 18, 2011 | Categories: From the Gremlin

Some fish make sounds by grating their teeth and others, like some catfish, make sounds from their air filled swim bladder.

Steelhead and rainbow trout are the same species, but rainbow trout are freshwater fish only, while steelhead are anadromous.

October 6, 2011 | Categories: From the Gremlin

Steelhead and rainbow trout are the same species, but rainbow trout are freshwater fish only, while steelhead are anadromous.

Fish don’t have ears. They hear or feel vibrations along the lateral line of their bodies.

October 1, 2011 | Categories: From the Gremlin

Fish don’t have ears. They hear or feel vibrations along the lateral line of their bodies.    

In saltwater, fish drink constantly and rarely urinate. In fresh water, fish rarely drink and urinate constantly.

September 23, 2011 | Categories: From the Gremlin

In saltwater, fish drink constantly and rarely urinate. In fresh water, fish rarely drink and urinate constantly.    

Both pike and muskies continually shed old teeth and grow new ones.

September 17, 2011 | Categories: From the Gremlin

Both pike and muskies continually shed old teeth and grow new ones.  

Less than one third of fish caught from beneath the ice are eaten. More than 60% are caught and released. Please pass the pork chops.

September 12, 2011 | Categories: From the Gremlin

Less than one third of fish caught from beneath the ice are eaten. More than 60% are caught and released. Please pass the pork chops.