Go for it.

For I am the mast of all that is drilling and jigging.

Talking the bro-n-laws into a laker trip in Jan or Feb, is the season open then? AND where would you recomend,(I know dont give us the REAL secret spots) just a good starter lake , half day in for lakers.
CB

Rose or Duncan.

Thanks T
Any thing in particular we need to know about the structure etc in either lake?
CB

Check out the drop offs on Rose, they are on maps.

What do you cut holes with? I have an 8" mora auger that has either very dull blades or a wuss turning it. I also have an nice long ice chipper that I think would work well. I figure I could also use the chipper to test thickness.

Any suggestion as to where to fish on my way to Johnson Falls next week? Not exactly sure on the route yet but it will be out of E.Bearskin lake. I could also use some ideas for bait as well. I will probably bring in some waxies since the travel easy, but really don't want to haul minnows in water. Maybe some dead minnows cut in half? Will probably have tip-ups out most of them time but would also like to jig a little too. Not sure about bringing my vex out or not. There will be two of us.