Here is what some folks do on a Sat. in Januray in Minnesota. 17th annual ice fishing tournament was yesterday to raise money for local charities. 1st place is a new Ford 4x4. Oh well, its for charity :)

The fish must be thinking, "Man, these people are desperate"! Its amazing all those people are on the ice AND drilling holes in it too. I work with a guy from Lakeville who used to attend those tournaments.

Dang Jim, how thick was the ice?

16" minimum for sheriff to grant the permit. Some spots were over 18" at tourny time :)