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Winter is on the way so here is some timely information on ice fishing.

Ice fishing is a specialized form of fishing that you can expect to see in colder parts of the world including Alaska, Great Lakes region, Canada, Sweden, and Russia.

Ice fishing involves cutting a hole into a frozen body of water with a spear, auger, or axe. Once a hole has been cut, fishermen either sit on stools or erect little cabins called ice shanties that can be heated in order to fish for longer periods of time. Ice fishing can be done in a day or over several days depending on how long a person wants to fish.

For fishermen that enjoy spear fishing in winter months it is important to ensure that the ice fishing tent is tall enough and has enough room to allow standing and movement. Hexagonal tents are often the best for this ice fishing. A lot of tents fold down into backpack sized packages, complete with arm straps for easy handling. Larger ice fishing tents may be packed and moved on ice fishing sleds.

There are three ways to ice fish:

Spear fishing
In this method, fishermen stand above the hole and wait for fish to smell the decoy they have set up. When the fish surfaces, the fishermen will spear the fish.

Light fishing
This is done using a small fishing rod and lure. Once a fish has been baited, the fisherman pulls in the line using their hands instead of a reel.

Tip-ups
Using a flag as an indicator, the fishermen set up lines around the hole with bait and leave them. When the flag starts bouncing they pull the lines in to see what has been caught.

Using sonar equipment, fishermen are able to see where the heaviest fish activity is under the ice so they can set up camp closer to them. Underwater cameras are also used to see where the fish are.

This form of fishing is different from other types because the methods are so different. This form of fishing is more about waiting for the fish than trying to bait them using casting skills.

Types of fish that can be caught include: trout, crappie, and lake sturgeon. There is a danger to this type of fishing, however. Setting up camp on weak spots in the ice could cause an accident or even death.

So, bundle up and enjoy an ice fishing outing this winter.

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Pup Tent

After splitting with the influential indie-rock trio Galaxie 500, native New Zealander-turned-resident New Yorker Dean Wareham devoted himself to honing the gentle, melodic, Velvet Underground-circa-"Candy Says" sound of his old band in the increasingly sterile and perfectionist twin-guitar outings of his new group, Luna. Guitar buffs may have been impressed by the occasional E-bowed solo, the spooky layers of feedback, or the cool chorused tones offered up by Wareham and Sean Eden. But 1992's Lunapark, '94's Bewitched, and '95's Penthouse didn't have much beyond that to keep you coming back, and it seemed as if the band's career peaked when snippets from the last album were used in a TV commercial for Calvin Klein's CK-1. It's surprising, then, that Pup Tent boasts the most memorable tunes that Wareham has written since Galaxie 500's This Is Our Music back in 1990. Lyrics have always been an afterthought for Wareham, who sings a bit like Neil Young with an adenoid problem, and tunes such as the title track and the opening "IHOP" are no exception. Among my favorite lyrical toss-offs: "Is there a doctor in the house / In the House of Pancakes?" and "You stand accused of smoking English cigarettes / That's a provocation if ever one was." Thankfully, these lines are paired with indelible guitar hooks and inventive six-string soundscapes. Propelled by new drummer Lee Wall (who replaces the rather rigid former Feelie, Stanley Demeski), Luna sounds looser, grittier, and more stoked-up than it ever has. --Jim Derogatis
Customer Review: This is a perfect album.
This is an "album" in the truest sense. Complete in and of itself. Perfect start to finish
Customer Review: We'll Miss You, Luna
For some crazy ass reason, many Luna fans think Pup Tent sub-par, but it is actually a melodic and introspective album that deserves the highest praise. Beautiful View, Beggar's Bliss, Pup Tent, and Ihop are among the highlights of a CD that you will not regret buying!

Why wait for a white Christmas when prime skiing conditions can be found in November and December, if only one knows where to look? In Winter Park, snow flies in September and by mid November the resort is always ready to open.

"The snow is great, the slopes are empty and lift queues rare. Yes, early season is definitely prime time for a winter holiday in a Colorado, USA resort town. Make no mistake: winter is on its way." says Helen owner of Winter Park's only independent ski chalet company. With last ski season's 57 inch opening day snow base in mind, locals and devoted Winter Park, Colorado, USA visitors are already gearing up for the blue-skied powder days ahead. Now is the time to book ski chalets for the early season, when the snow will have arrived at Winter Park, but the crowds haven't. Shorter queues and more untracked powder on the mountain, coupled with better rates on everything from lift passes to accommodation, make the early season an ideal time to visit.

"UK skiers tend to forget about skiing until Christmas time, but early December is a great time to ski in North America." says Helen Gienke, owner of luxury chalet firm Chalets USA. Chalets USA caters to a discerning sector of the UK's winter-loving population, creating the ultimate hassle-free U.S. ski experience. Guests who book with Chalets USA can expect luxury accommodation with morning and evening meals, plus afternoon tea catered by chalet chefs; as well as in-chalet ski fitting, lift pass and lesson arrangements, and escorts to the slopes.

Chalets USA is currently offering discounted group early booking rates. UK skiers and riders considering a winter holiday in Colorado can save up to 100 pounds per person per week when they book between now and the end of October. They will help guests select which of its three luxury locations (including two catered chalets, and three self-catered chalets) best meets their group's needs, and booking early is the best way to guarantee the perfect accommodation for a group of any size.

Helen Gienke

http://www.chalets-usa.co.uk

info@chalets-usa.co.uk
UK Tel 01223 655642
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