Minnesota Culture: Winter Spear Fishing
I recently got a hold of footage of my grandfather and great aunt & uncle partaking in an old Minnesota tradition: winter spear fishing. This comes from Blackduck Lake in northern Minnesota. It was recorded almost seven years ago to the day. And it makes me a bit sad, because Grandpa isn't well enough to fish anymore. But it is great to capture the old traditions. Enjoy this slice of cold-weather, outdoor life!
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This was so cool to get to see! Also really cool to see your relatives getting out there on the ice at a relatively advanced age :) Those are some big pike!
Haha, we got some big fish in northern Minnesota.
Yeah, I was pleased to find the footage. My Great Aunt did a pretty good job recording, and I love hearing their chatter throughout:) All three were in their 70s during this recording. Grandpa was almost 80. Unfortunately, he isn't as active any longer.
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