Hello, everyone! Today, we're fishing a drawdown lake. In case you're not familiar, many bodies of water get drawn down in the fall & winter. This happens for a variety of reasons, but often related to weed control, dam cleaning/maintenance, etc. Some of these drawdown lakes are open to fishing, but they can be challenging to fish b/c of access. On this pond, I need to carry my sled through a rock field, then slog through some mud to get to the fish. It's not easy access, but that means it's also not crowded either. The fish were a little slow to start, but fishing picked up later. As usual, I've got my underwater camera with me so I can video all of the underwater action. So, come along with me, as I fish a drawdown lake & catch a bunch of fish on the jigstick in the process.

Today's fishing gear...

Ice Sled Set-up
- Otter II sled (42.5" x 20" x 9") [similar: Otter Sport Sled Small]
- Upgraded rope (3/4" soft nylon rope - source from local hardware store)
- 2 piece Deluxe Jiffy Mille Lacs Chisel (similar: 52" 1-piece Jiffy Mille Lacs Chisel)
- Jiffy Chipper Dipper [similar: new versions]
- Foam kneeling pad (sometimes in garden section)
- Paracord (~50')
- Ice safety picks (Eagle Claw) [*highly recommend wearing for safety*]
- Handheld Underwater camera [similar: Moocor Underwater Fishing Camera)
- Underwater camera for video (Aqua-Vu Strike Vu Underwater Camera)

Ice Fishing Clothing
- Baffin Titan Rubber Boots (they run small, go a full size up)
- Striker Bibs (insulated & float, size runs a little big on me)
- Eskimo Waterproof 3 Season Jacket (very rarely use b/c bibs are so warm)
- LL Bean Boot Socks (the best!)
- Hot Hands Toe Warmers (for very cold days or if you don't have good boots/socks)
- Showa Atlas Thermal Gloves (gray, get the 12-pack once you figure out best size)

Drill Auger Combo
- Milwaukee 2603-20 Brushless M18 Fuel w/ 6Ah battery (new version is 2904-20)
- Ice Auger Drill Adapter w/ 7" disc guard (check ebay, make sure guard is wider than auger)
- 6" Strikemaster Lazer Hand Auger (lower half, wrap wing bolt w/ electrical tape)

Ice Rod Spinning Combo
- Rod: 28" St. Croix Avid ML (old style w/ carbon matrix handle)
- Reel: Pflueger President 20
- Line : 3 lb Berkley Fireline Crystal Ice
- Leader: 4 lb Sufix Ice Magic
- Lure #1: 1/10 oz Swedish Pimple, "black Ice" color
- Lure #2: 1/16 oz Eurotackle Z-Viber, "bluegill" color
- Lure #3: 1/16 oz Leech Flutter Spoon, "glow fire tiger lightning" color
- Bait: ~1" piece of real worm (or other bait that you like)