Nice fish and nice sweatshirt too.
Nothing better than fishing with kids!
No ice fishing any more for me, after moving from Chicago to Western North Carolina, but boy do I miss it!
With the chain as sinker, when a fis is lost you can legitimately say, "That fish was off the chain"
I have found it a fun alternative when one does not need to cast a distance. Also it is great for ponds and small streams
As it is a private pond, have you spoken to the owner? Also, see if you an get a camera down in the water to see
I really need to go to Utah