In this episode of Tackle Theory Thursday, we break down our experience at the 2025 Cold Lake Ice Fishing Tournament, where we battled extreme temperatures as low as -36°C and fished depths up to 130 feet! With 400 anglers competing, my brother and I put our strategy to the test, exploring different depths, adjusting to picky lake trout, and learning valuable lessons along the way.

I share the highs and lows of the tournament, from missed fish at the hole to finally landing one on the board, as well as the importance of adapting lure choices and using LiveScope for tracking fish behavior. Plus, we discuss our cold-weather camp setup, including diesel heaters that kept us warm through the frigid nights.

Whether you’re an experienced angler or new to deepwater ice fishing, this episode is packed with tournament insights, gear talk, and the lessons we’ll take into next year’s competition. Tune in and get ready for some hardwater action!

🎣 Topics Covered:

✔️ Fishing at extreme depths – 130 feet under the ice

✔️ Our Cold Lake tournament results and strategy

✔️ LiveScope insights – how fish reacted to different lures

✔️ Lessons learned for next year’s competition

✔️ The gear that kept us warm in -36°C

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