Shelter was provided by our guide service

This custom made shelter was flipped on it's side and converted to a giant sled trailer to haul all the gear off the ice when day was done. Our expert guide Bill was given a special award - a growler of Black Hole Stout - in recognition of INNOVATION IN ICE FISHING TECHNOLOGY.

It's always good to check your gear

Fashion on ice

His fishing time was limited by the demands of judging IPA's, but Dick Cantwell was the obvious winner of the coveted MOST STYLISHLY DRESSED ICE FISHERMAN AWARD.

Some came to watch

After the HOPS NOT HOOPS MARCH MADNESS first round ended, event coordinator Bill Metzger and our host Teri came out to check out the action. Teri would be working hard as head chef in a few hours.

TWO AT ONCE!

Abe, a rookie from Portland, Oregon (where they don't even have ice!) pulled in TWO on one line. Things are different in Syracuse. I wonder if having two hooks on one line is legal.

Fishes on ice

From fillets to frying pan to dinner plate