Lots of fun, few fish at the Frenzy on Rudd Lake

Although ice fishing can be a solitary sport, friendly conversation and gentle gibes were the order of the morning Saturday for many of the groups gathered for the Rudd Ice Fishing Frenzy. Press photo by Bob Steenson

The weather was perfect for ice fishing Saturday morning on Rudd Lake. Warm enough that it was easy to stay comfortable with the proper clothing, but not so warm that there was much worry about the safety of the ice. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Blain Larson, left, and Weston Schmidt of Rockford chat while fishing on Rudd Lake Saturday morning. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Ice fishing can range from sitting on an upturned bucket that you carried onto the ice, to fishing inside a fancy heated pop-up ice house that was pulled out by snowmobile or four-wheeler. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Anglers pack up their gear and pull it off Rudd Lake after a horn blast signaled the end of the Rudd Ice Fishing Frenzy Saturday morning. Press photo by Bob Steenson

Justin Zeran and his son Jackson, of Lawler, leave the lake Saturday morning. Press photo by Bob Steenson

About 150 ice anglers spread out over Rudd Lake Saturday morning for the annual Rudd Ice Fishing Frenzy. Press photo by Bob Steenson