T28L, that literally means we're going out in 10F temps, all bundled up to drill 4" holes thru 8" of ice. The reward for sitting in our little huts (heated) will be a pail full of fish that $10 at the local store could easily purchase.
We call that entertainment :>)
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Also, we don't take country girls out ice fishing. Ever. They get restless and bored, start with all their pawing & groping nonsense when we're trying to focus on our $300 under-ice camera screens. Hurts their feelings when we push them away while handling our tipups and rods, too. Who needs that?
Someday I'll make it over to your fabulous continent and spend time frolicking in the outback. Wonder if there are any critters in Australia one needs to be wary of?