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Whos out there....Hows the bite out there? Any fish after 830am, just doing a barometer survey, I was up this morning and ready to go, but looked like a bad barometer would move in after 830 am, just enough time to get a limit of eyes, but a grind lookin for perch. Thanks.
spot on Snag......pounded eyes and perch from 7:30 - 8:30......iced a dozen keepers, dumped a few slobs at the hole and a few shorts.....jumbo perch were mixed in with the eyes but couldn't get to the rap before the eyes.....did end up with 9 jumbos though......anybody who listened to the weather guys and stayed home this morning missed out on a great hour of fishing......when I start my new career its gonna be a weather man ....ice was fantastic....12-13" and hard as hell
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What's barometer look like tomorrow Snag?
one pig waldo, one burbot, one pickeral and about 30 perch Shane! Grinding for perch though. Winds aren't bad! Had to stop typing and tend to my bobber pole....lol! BOBBER DOWN!
Had my limit by 815am and then it was time to practice with the go pro. Havent watched the videos yet, but there are 22. Worked out some bugs with it and believe next time ill have it dialed in
Racers hands did not seem to work this afternoon after breaking down, before heading in. It took several shots to get a good pic of the three of us. Just look at my face and Racers actions
Fished the north shore with Greenhead in 25'. First spot we checked was void of fish so we quickly moved. First drop on our 2nd spot and I caught a nice 'eye on a naked rap and then 2 quick perch while my buddy was still fumbling with minnows. Finally got settled and baited up and we picked away at them until 3pm. Wasn't great, but it was entertaining enough to keep us from moving again. If the wind was a little less (although it certainly wasn't terrible like predicted), we probably would have made another move or two. Managed 11 eyes between us, only one of which was barely short. We each caught what was probably a 5 pounder, both of were released. Perch were running small and probably kept 15 good ones and another 15 that in hindsight I wish we let go. All told, we probably got about 40 perch. Fish came and went all day, but when they showed they were fairly aggressive. Almost everything was on raps. Will post pics later.
HT and one of his eyes, and I mean literally one of his eyes. They kinda of look like kin don't ya think? Hey HT, how fast are you reeling them fish up???
Any lakes nearby Oneida worth fishing? Easy public access, etc...? Just not in the mood for hauling an Otter 2 a mile+ on foot over snow tomorrow. Got a smitty sled in the works - but won't be ready til next week. Figure a change of scenery once in a while can't hurt.