Minnesota Dark House Spearing for Giant Pike With Denny Lemler

We head onto the ice and into the dark house to talk one of the most traditional and adrenaline-filled winter pursuits out there — dark house spearing for trophy northern pike. We’re joined by lifelong ice spearing legend Denny Lemler, who shares decades of stories, hard-earned lessons, and the kind of insight you only get from spending countless hours staring into a spearing hole. Denny breaks down where he likes to set up, what he looks for under the ice, and how reading fish movement through clear water is a lot like deer hunting — patience, positioning, and timing are everything. We dig into gear, spears, and decoys, including some of the wild and creative decoy designs that have proven to draw in big pike over the years. From subtle movements to aggressive presentations, Denny explains what gets fish to commit and what makes them turn away at the last second. As always, there’s plenty of fun along the way — stories from the dark house, laughs, side trails, and the kind of conversation that reminds you why traditions like spearing are still alive and well. If you love ice fishing, northern pike, or just hearing great outdoor stories from someone who’s lived it, this episode is one you won’t want to miss. BTYB: MDHA (www.mndeerhunters.com) First Call For Help ( www.firstcall211.net) Wolf Report (www.wolf.report) MNBOW (www.mnbowhunters.com)