🎣 Crappies, Cold Weather, and a Leech Lake Reality Check!

In S9E8 of the Hard Water Fishing Show, Jeff and Jason break down late-season crappie tactics, share a no-BS Leech Lake fishing report, and dive into what’s actually working on the ice right now.

They cover everything from gear experiments (Eagle Claw rod cases, hole hopper caddies, DIY transducer arms) to presentation tweaks, lure picks, and line management tips that can make or break a tough bite. Plus, the guys talk about how YouTube has changed fishing forever, why community holes still matter, and how even a single fish can save a grind-it-out day.

If you’re chasing suspended crappies, prepping for a cold weekend, or just love honest fishing talk with a few laughs mixed in—this one’s for you.

👇 In this episode:

• Late-ice crappie depth & presentation

• Leech Lake report – highs, lows, and lessons

• Favorite jigs, plastics, and glow tips

• Gear hacks & on-ice setups

• Future trips, lake breakdowns & legends to come

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Mid-season check-in time. We dive into the biggest lessons from the 2025–26 ice fishing season — fish behavior, depth selection, gear decisions, and whether tech like forward-facing sonar really makes a difference. Add in a few stories, gear debates, and off-the-rails moments, and this one covers it all.

Red Lake Walleyes, Gear Debates, and a Northwest Ontario Perspective

Season 9 rolls on and Episode 6 of the Hard Water Fishing Show packs in a full mix of fishing stories, real‑world gear talk, and an in‑depth interview with Northwest Ontario guide Jeff Moreau.

Jeff and Jason recap a recent Red Lake trip, break down what worked (and what didn’t), debate shelter setups, and dig into fishing mindset, electronics, and safety with one of the most thoughtful guides to ever join the show.

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