A nice day on the lake - Portage Daily Register
Jerry Muller of Poynette sets an ice fishing tip-up on Silver Lake in Portage early Monday afternoon. Muller used shiners as bait. For tip-ups, you want to use something with a little bit of size to it, he said. Muller said that Lake Wisconsin

Captain’s Corner: Be prepared for the cold on the water when going - St. Petersburg Times
Tip: Even though the air might feel warm at home, on the water it can be frigid. With Tampa Bay and the gulf at a balmy 59 degrees, a slight breeze blowing over a large mass of chilly water can cool things dramatically. It is better to take a coat on