Former Wakefield woman launches ice fishing project

BAUDETTE, Minn. — The Women Ice Angler Project, headed by Wakefield graduate Barb Carey, is a wrap from Cyrus Resort on Lake of the Woods, near Baudette.

Gathering photos of women in the sport of ice fishing, the ladies carried the message that the sport is definitely for gals to enjoy.

Eater-sized walleyes and saugers provided great meals and a trophy pike (successfully released) topped off the experience.

“If we can encourage new women to try this sport, and at the same time raise the bar and mentor women who already love ice fishing. but would like to take their passion to the next level, t...