We Finally Have ICE! Catching Dinner & Frying Perfect Crispy Fillets

First ice is finally here—time to kick off the new season the right way…with a good old Wisconsin fish fry!I hit the ice on Day 1 with one goal: catch dinner. And let me tell you… the fish were ready. Pike, a pile of panfish, and that exciting early-season energy we all wait for. In this video, I walk you through the whole day: finding the bite, icing fish for the table, and then heading home to show you exactly how I shallow-fry fish to get the crispiest fillets possible. I’m talking light, crunchy, golden perfection—and yes, we even toss in a batch of hush puppies as a bonus. If you love practical tips, real-world cooking, and the first-ice tradition as much as I do, this one’s for you.Let’s kick off the new season right! IN THIS VIDEO:• First ice conditions & early-season strategy• Catching pike and panfish for dinner• How to shallow fry fish for max crisp• Hush puppy recipe walkthrough• Gear, techniques, and everything I actually use on the ice Gear Links: Vulture Systems: https://www.vulturesystems.com/ Heavy magnets: https://www.vulturesystems.com/product/strong-revo-flag-magnet/ Clam Fish Well Ice Live Well: https://amzn.to/3XTkopY Catch and Cook Roasted Red Pepper + Garlic: https://www.catchandcook.net/products/roasted-red-pepper-and-garlic-three-pack?srsltid=AfmBOoqCY2HRCKJ-n3zQwmFKEttN3s1ze5L53QAqi00ISRTBtlbuRsKa Clam Nanook Ice Shelter: https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/266?userId=140488&redirectUrl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.scheels.com%2fp%2f71992116677%3fqueryID%3d395028ee9f1a57b958969770c2e1b37a Clam Drop Kick Jig: https://amzn.to/48NleK1 Eurotackle Plankton Plastic: https://www.eurotackle.net/products/plankton-0-5 Billy Rub Baits Nuggets: https://billyrub.fish/products/nuggets