
billebob5 wrote:Got four 12" and under bass over lunch today. Also had one break off. I couldn't tell if it was a largemouth, but it honestly didn't pull like one. Maybe I gut hooked a carp on the bottom. Either way I lost a really nice blue ice Swedish Pimple on it. I'm now upgrading my 3# Flouro leader to 6# just in case Mr. Gordo comes back. Maybe I'll even get my lure back. I'm heading back out after work with my Marcum Recon 5 to see what's down there.
HEDDONFROG wrote:The ice goddess is looking kindly upon the ice fishermen amongst us. You’ll be loving your tents and heaters in these temps
Aux Pleins wrote:At one time I used only 4lb line, but recently switched to 6lb on most my rods. And I'm Still hammering the potato chip green sunfish and 5inch perch from our local puddles. The anguish of losing an actual nice fish is enough for me to switch my approach. My hats off to you and Billiebob for getting by with that stuff. I feel like the calluses on my hands would slice that 3lb.
labman wrote:
I use 2lb on all.panfish rods and 3lb on my bass walleye rigs. Rarely have I lost a fish to breaking. You guys setting the hook like you are musky fishing or? Oh btw, fire line chrystal is all I use.
I use 2lb on all.panfish rods
McChou wrote:Do you guys using the fireline have any issues with line freezing on the spool/guides when fishing outside of a (heated) shanty?
urbanHog312 wrote:always a good time at the jerk hut. just two flags both spooled, missed and minnow mangled. thats what i get for putting a first timer from hawaii on flag watch duty.
Aux Pleins wrote:Gates were locked at Sterling and I.G. all day. Yet, every little forest preserve grove was open, including lake Carina (no ice fishing allowed ). Even the dog parks were open. What kind pyschopath takes their pets to the dog park when its -25below.
Aux Pleins wrote:I'll have to get a refund voucher on my property tax bill for these closings, I'm sure the County will oblige.
Phil6 wrote:LOL. Lets stop the guys who know how to prepare for and handle this kind of weather from going out but let Samantha walk her dog with leggings on. Love our state.
urbanHog312 wrote:woke up and it was hard
urbanHog312 wrote:woke up and it was hard
Rambler wrote:urbanHog312 wrote:woke up and it was hard
WAY TMI. But reminds me of the best advice my dad ever gave me - the 3 rules for old farts:
1) Never walk past a bathroom
2) Never trust a fart
3) Never ignore a hard on
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