Comments for On the Lake

Comment on Four Categories of Boat Batteries by Battery Maintenance - On the Lake

Battery Maintenance - On the Lake — Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:34:29 +0000

[…] although there are essentially three distinct types of lead acid batteries (see “Categories“) manufactured for marine applications, and any one type can be designed and built for either […]

Comment on Charging Your Boat Batteries by Four Categories of Boat Batteries - On the Lake

Four Categories of Boat Batteries - On the Lake — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:37:51 +0000

[…] battery for the intended task is only part of the story – keeping that battery healthy with the proper charging and maintenance will ultimately ensure that you will have the necessary power when you call for it! […]

Comment on Lake Turnover in Fall – Causes & Effects by Types of Marine Batteries - On the Lake

Types of Marine Batteries - On the Lake — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:07:12 +0000

[…] by the end of October, many of the lakes have “turned over” for the winter. Morning steam rising from the water indicates that the heat energy stored in the […]

Comment on Palomar Knot by How to Make Your Own Lindy Rigs - On the Lake

How to Make Your Own Lindy Rigs - On the Lake — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 16:02:07 +0000

[…] will not hold with Fire Line®. If you want to use Fire Line® for your snells, a knot called a Palomar knot needs to be tied on that type of […]

Comment on Fillet Northern Pike & Remove the Y-Bones by Mesquite-Grilled Margarita Northern Pike Recipe - On the Lake

Mesquite-Grilled Margarita Northern Pike Recipe - On the Lake — Sun, 23 Jul 2023 18:23:04 +0000

[…] cooking. Here is one of my all-time favorite recipes for northern pike – especially pike with the y-bones removed! It was inspired by the many foods I’ve come to love that are prepared in a Spanish […]

Comment on How to Fillet Bluegills & Other Panfish by Fish "Kab" Cakes - On the Lake

Fish "Kab" Cakes - On the Lake — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:34:16 +0000

[…] This is a great way to use any single fish or combination of fish. They are very similar to crab cakes but make use of freshwater fish instead of crab. The cakes have an outstanding flavor and are very easy to make. The best part is that the recipe can be made in advance and then assembled at the last minute! We’ve dubbed this recipe “Kab” Cakes since they were first made with fresh fish from Lake Kabetogama, in MN. Make them with fresh fish from your favorite fishing spot! My favorite fish to use? Bluegills! (Not sure how to clean or fillet bluegills? Follow my step-by-step instructions.) […]

Comment on Removing the Skin from Walleye & Other Fish by Horseradish-Encrusted Whitefish Recipe - On the Lake

Horseradish-Encrusted Whitefish Recipe - On the Lake — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 13:01:32 +0000

[…] skillet). Cook only about a minute or so on the cook-top with skin side down. (And, as always, I remove the skin from all my fillets prior to […]

Comment on Equipment for Ice Fishing by Rice Lake Ice Fishing - On the Lake

Rice Lake Ice Fishing - On the Lake — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 17:13:15 +0000

[…] I mentioned in an earlier piece on ice fishing, there are a lot of “toys” that one can acquire – at great expense – in […]

Comment on Equipment for Ice Fishing by Winter Fun on Lake Kabetogama - On the Lake

Winter Fun on Lake Kabetogama - On the Lake — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:33:55 +0000

[…] Find a place that is not too far from your home that will supply you with a heated shanty, equipment and bait and give it a try. At this point in the winter, the ice on most lakes is thick enough to at least be out on foot. For more information on ice fishing gear, check out my article on equipment. […]

Comment on How to Fillet Bluegills & Other Panfish by Lake Delavan Ice Fishing - On the Lake

Lake Delavan Ice Fishing - On the Lake — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 13:47:24 +0000

[…] John did decide to move the shelter to water that was a bit deeper and, upon doing so, the fish began to bite. Most were small and had to be tossed back. But we did manage to catch about eight that were big enough to keep; they ultimately came home with us and we enjoyed a nice blue gill dinner. (Not sure how to fillet bluegills? View my step-by-step instructions.) […]