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Title: Common sense?
Post by: Van_Cleaver on Mar 06, 2022, 10:23 AM

No this isn't about ice safety; there will be many threads on that. ;)
Despite a recent hospitalization and medical issues, yesterday was my last chance to go ice fishing. (hopefully not forever) My doctor had told be to take it easy and avoid heavy lifting. Specifically she answered my request to go fishing with: "Listen to your body."  ::) So......was lucky enough to have a friend meet me at the lake despite the two hour drive. Beat the crap out of me but gave me some fond memories for upcoming trying times. 11" of ice on a private Pond near Mt. Pocono
Nice midday bite; always a blessing.
My soldiers; it was a minnow bite, mostly
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Book ends caught minutes apart
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18", and got my jig back; no bloodshed
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Take home; smallest gill is 8"
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Title: Re: Common sense?
Post by: capt.crappie on Mar 06, 2022, 10:31 AM

Fred. Ya forget to drop my fillets off at my house on the way home  ;)

Title: Re: Common sense?
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 06, 2022, 10:32 AM

Nice job VC.

Title: Re: Common sense?
Post by: RuttNutt on Mar 06, 2022, 10:34 AM

Glad you got out on the ice! I can relate................ had a medical issue several years ago and know how important it was to get back out doing the things we love!  @)

Good luck and hope the times ahead are not too trying for you! 🙏

Title: Re: Common sense?
Post by: Hardwater2 on Mar 06, 2022, 10:35 AM

Very nice! Looks like a fun day out for you👍

Title: Re: Common sense?
Post by: mitcher on Mar 06, 2022, 10:40 AM

Ya Buddy!

Title: Re: Common sense?
Post by: PaCarpboy on Mar 06, 2022, 01:55 PM

No better therapy than some time outdoors, and catching a few fish just makes the smile bigger.  Take care and wishing you many seasons ahead!

Title: Re: Common sense?
Post by: Spider1 on Mar 07, 2022, 06:37 AM

Looks like a great day all around. Good memories is what it's about.

Title: Re: Common sense?
Post by: Van_Cleaver on Mar 07, 2022, 07:47 AM

Thanks guys; appreciate the support. Made a banging casserole last night and the other half will be tonight's dinner. Be safe if you go!

Title: Re: Common sense?
Post by: saphireblue99 on Mar 07, 2022, 01:54 PM

Heal up brother, see ya on the forum next season ;D