Carp Fish on Ice How do you catch a foot long carp in the dead of winter?When Ken Cole was a kid in the 30’s, his father would take him ice fishing. Instead of a line and hook, Ken used a long metal hook forged by his father from old manure forks and umbrella steel.
Ken Cole’s story was recorded in 1982 by the Rondout Valley Middle School Folklore and Local History Project. Used here with permission from The Stone Ridge Library.
Skimmeltons Never heard of this lost tradition? Listen to Carrie Barnhart unearth a community practice newlyweds underwent upon returning from their honeymoon. Carrie Barnhart's story was recorded in 1982 by the Rondout Valley Middle School Folklore and Local History Project. Used here with permission from The Stone Ridge Library.
