Check out the last STS-in Ontario they drill a hole, then with fishing pole stick a kwikie down into the hole and free spool it. Then onto different tactics. But, you better have 3-4ft of ice if you plan on that one.

We use to fish the St. Croix river in MinnesNowta growing up der. Drive out on the river with the other 200 cars/trucks, snowmobiles.

Oh ya and bring the Brandy dont ya know