By Steve Weisman
It’s hard to believe that we’re less than a month from the annual Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club’s (IGLFC) annual Spring Fishing Seminar Night. Scheduled for Thursday, February 6, the evening will be held at Oak Hill Outdoor on the north end of Milford. Doors will open around 5 p.m. with a free meal for all members and their family followed by the fishing seminar. Non-members are also welcome but with a meal charge of $10. Memberships will be available for $25 (same cost for individuals and families).
Fishing clinician for the evening will be the widely renowned outdoorsman, Jason Mitchell, who hosts the highly popular Jason Mitchell Outdoors Television, regionally broadcast television show available throughout the Midwest on Bally Sports North and Midwest, and MIDCO Sports Net covering North and South Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, and Missouri. In addition, all episodes can also be found on YouTube.
Jason Mitchell Outdoors is an industry leader in detailed ice fishing and multi-species fishing intel. Information packed episodes highlighting open water and ice fishing tactics from across the Midwest.
According to IGLFC board member, Russell Sweet, “It’s really kind of cool that Jason is willing to come down for the seminar, because over 11 years ago, he was actually the first fishing clinician outside of the club who accepted an invitation to talk to the club.” Every year since that time, regional fishing guides/experts have responded to the IGLFC requests to present an evening clinic.
According to Mitchell, “It is great to be coming back to the Iowa Great Lakes area. There are certainly excellent fisheries.” The main focus of the seminar will be looking at open water, targeting walleyes in the weeds.
About Jason Mitchell
Jason Mitchell has hosted and produced Jason Mitchell Outdoors Television for nearly 20 years. During that time, JMO has had some of the highest raw Nielsen ratings for outdoor television and airs every Sunday on FanDuel Sports North. Before a career in TV, Mitchell was a renowned guide on North Dakota’s Devils Lake and operated one of the largest guide services in the Midwest. Mitchell has developed and pioneered many products in the fishing industry and was inducted into the ND Fishing Hall of Fame in 2016. Mitchell has also won and had top ten finishes in several fishing tournaments over his career.
Lost Island Youth Fishing reminder
Here is a quick reminder! The Lost Island Youth Fishing Outing, which is sponsored by the Palo Alto Conservation, Emmet County Conservation and the Iowa Great Lakes Fishing Club (IGLFC), is quickly approaching. Set for Saturday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to noon, the fishing outing is open for youth anglers aged 15 and under.
All equipment, including shelters, electronics, equipment and bait will be provided, and the first 60 youngsters will receive rod and reel ice fishing combo courtesy of the IGLFC.
Participants are to meet at the Lost Island Lake Boat Ramp in Lost Island – Huston Park (next to the marsh).
Parents, adults are welcome to observe and even help in the mentoring fun: the more the merrier!
Those interested in attending should call the Palo Alto Conservation at (712) 837-4866 to pre-register so that the IGLFC will know how much equipment will be needed and how many fishing combinations to have. As of last weekend, over 15 participants had signed up.
