Ice fishing huts on frozen lake in New York State, USA (@ Dermot Conlan/Corbis)

Ice fishing huts on frozen lake in New York State, USA (@ Dermot Conlan/Corbis)

comments,

• What could be more idyllic than fishing by a tranquil lake as the sun sets on a lush summer\s day?""This is nothing like that
• These huts provide a modicum of comfort in rather challenging conditions.""Getting to the fish presents its own problems
• It\s so cold around here you could end up reeling in a very strange beast.""Have you ever caught a fish that looked like this?
• Interested in slinging your hook?""Upstate New York is the place to go