Hey everybody,

With the open water fishing season about to come to an end, I'm sure many of you are thinking about the hard water season.

Lake Vermilion typically has some fishable ice by late November, even as early as Thanksgiving many years. You won't see me out there on 3 or 4 inches of ice, but I know there are some of you that will be out that early.

Safety is the big issue early in the season. Always be prepared for the worst if you venture out early. I have a good friend that br...