Only in Canada, Eh?


Ice fishing at Montreal Lake, Saskatchewan, January 2017

Not only can we walk on water, we can drive on it! It's called 'winter' and 'ice' fishing in Canada! Totally naive to the art of modern-day ice fishing, we witnessed the large auger swiftly bore holes through ice over one 'foot' thick (30 cm in Canada 😊). Next, in seconds, a tent is popped up over the fishing holes. But, oddly, our fishing rods are mere old-school sticks with a line attached. Constant shifting, expanding and contracting of ice below us, released loud moans and creaking. It reminded us that nature is always in control... and the occasional sharp thunderclap sent shudders down the spines of us newbies, fearing we might break through to the frigid watery depths.

Entering the blackness of the tent from the bright snow and sunlight, our eyes adjusted. Inside was an amazing sight. The fishing holes were actually G L O W I N G in the darkness, as if energized by an internal light source. This natural phenomenon was caused by the sunlight outside being refracted through the snow and massive sheet of ice... inside, emitting eerie phosphorescent light. Simply sublime. 

"The LIGHT in you is greater than any darkness surrounding you."  
~ Brené Brown.

After many fish sightings, exciting nibbles and tugs on the line,
Experienced friends = 3 fish, Newbies (us) = 0 fish


Comments

  1. AileenDecember 12, 2020 at 6:01 PM

    What an adventure...there's more to ice fishing than I would have expected.

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  2. AnnetteDecember 13, 2020 at 8:12 AM

    Love how you explain the whole experience :) especially the light within the darkness. What a great encounter!

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  3. Christina ThoenDecember 13, 2020 at 1:35 PM

    What a magical day that was with you two. Loved every minute ❤️❤️❤️

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