Late Season Mallards and looking forward to the ice

After a full season of guiding at Scott Lake Lodge for big pike, lakers and grayling I went straight to waterfowl camp in Western Manitoba's famed prairie pothole region to chase ducks and geese.

It was a great season, learned lots, met great clients and had a bit of fun too. After the guests left we went and jumped a pothole loaded with mallards. This video shows about 1/4 of them....some much needed trigger time.

With the potholes and small lakes starting to freeze the birds out, thoughts turn to icefishing. For us in MB the first crack at hardwater usually is the trout of the Parkland Region.

These browns, 'bows and tigers are a treat to catch, grow to trophy proportions and will test tackle to the limits.

With some hot fishing in the Red and Winnipeg Rivers this fall, Lake Winnipeg should be hot again. Be sure to book your spot soon for this winter. The JH Outdoors ice rig for 2013/2014 is going to be pretty wild.