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The Darkhouse Fishing Experience by Doug Leier , NDGFD
When it comes to trying something new , I ’ ll admit I usually need a good reason to change or replace anything in my routine . From breakfast to fishing , after nearly four decades on earth I still gravitate toward my preferred options -- sausage and eggs for breakfast and worms and bluegills for fishing .
The last time you tried something new , did you have a hint of apprehension , or at least a little adrenaline rush
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triggered by anticipation ? I ’ ll try a new sausage , but my eggs must be scrambled . I ’ m not that daring .
While darkhouse spearfishing in North Dakota has little to do with breakfast preferences , it ’ s one of those experiences that warranted some apprehension , and generated anticipation when the first season opened in 2001 .
Anglers , fisheries managers , and even people who didn ’ t fish had many questions when darkhouse spearfishing for northern pike began in December 2001 . Though many open-water and ice anglers did not favor spearing at the time , the state legislature passed a bill requiring a spearing season , and since then the state Game and Fish Department has worked methodically to design a season that ’ s practical , provides opportunities in most areas of the state , and still protects the resource .
Water clarity is a major consideration . Each water body is unique . Some lakes with seemingly acceptable water clarity may become cloudy at ice-up , making spearing difficult . As such , different lakes show up on the list of most popular spearing destinations from year to year , depending on water clarity .
Spearing is covered under the regular fishing license , but people who want to spear must register with Game and Fish . Registration is free and available at the Department ’ s website gf . nd . gov and allows the
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