Ice anglers gather for party

BOYSEN RESERVOIR — Many introduced themselves first as Wyofarmer, Bottombouncer or Olefish.

Fishing Line: 02/02/12

AMERICAN RIVER - Nimbus Hatchery is loaded with steelhead, so there is no question that there are plenty of fish in the river. Even so, getting them to bite is never a sure thing and so it was last week.

Books in brief

Keep Our Secrets (to be read in a whisper) by Jordan Crane; McSweeney’s McMullens. ($15.99).

McClory: Fishermen should stay off the ice due to warm weather

According to the weatherperson, unseasonably warm temperatures are again expected this week. I thought that the last few days might finally be cold enough to get some fishable ice on some of the smaller local ponds because, after all, it is January! What does this mean to an avid outdoorsman?

Hook, line & sinker: Book details night walleye fishing

I collaborated with Northwoods guide Greg Bohn of Minocqua, Wis., a seminar speaker and magazine writer, on the second book in our Master the Art of Slipbobbering series. “Master the Art of Night Slipbobbering: 3rd Shift Walleye Secrets!” was released last week.