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Offline george_l

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Finally got a rainbow
« on: Feb 05, 2023, 12:08 PM »
The surf and turf finally came through!  Thanks Digs for the recommendation.  I have searched and read a bunch on here, I know AA and others recommend it as well.

Lots of ice just northwest of Concord, at least a foot I would say, I didn't actually measure, no real need.

All 3 fish swallowed the hook, I had to cut the line on all three.  These were not on the ice very long, just to take the pic.
I did have a couple non trout tipups, and got one small largemouth.

Not bad for a few hours this morning.  And the rainbow jinx is finally broken.  These came out of 5 ft of water.

Thanks again for all the advice, whether it was given recently or many years ago!








Offline Steve01987

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #1 on: Feb 05, 2023, 12:14 PM »
Nice!

Offline AQUAASSASSIN

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #2 on: Feb 05, 2023, 01:31 PM »
There ya go! Congrats
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Offline zwiggles

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #3 on: Feb 05, 2023, 01:33 PM »
Nice when a plan comes to fruition. Well done!

Offline Digs

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #4 on: Feb 05, 2023, 02:09 PM »
Awesome!! Glad it worked out for you!
Every fish is a good fish!

Offline Roccus

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #5 on: Feb 05, 2023, 05:16 PM »
Boo ya there ya go!
"A mans got to know his limitations"

Offline SALMONEMIA

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #6 on: Feb 05, 2023, 06:19 PM »
Well done. Nice work
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Offline dbickom

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #7 on: Feb 05, 2023, 06:55 PM »
Good job George...I'm still chasing my first cold water fish.  It will happen!
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Offline george_l

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #8 on: Feb 05, 2023, 07:58 PM »
A six trap lake didn't hurt! :-)

Now I just need to figure out how/where to catch them on Conway Lake!

Offline Lv2hunt

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #9 on: Feb 06, 2023, 05:19 AM »
Congrats on getting on them
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day teach him how to fish and he will sit there and drink all day!!

Offline Steve H.

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #10 on: Feb 06, 2023, 06:27 AM »
Congrats.  I haven't caught a bow in a while but need to give it a try soon.

Offline SHaRPS

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #11 on: Feb 06, 2023, 06:30 AM »
Congrats!
Just add water.

Offline 800stealth

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #12 on: Feb 06, 2023, 08:49 AM »
Nice!
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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #13 on: Feb 06, 2023, 09:50 AM »
Nice
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Offline george_l

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #14 on: Feb 06, 2023, 10:45 AM »
Might go try Tower Hill Pond this afternoon.  Might as well get out while I can.  Trying to see if I can start a trend.

Offline george_l

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #15 on: Feb 06, 2023, 04:07 PM »
Only one flag this afternoon and I dubbed it!

Offline jigmaster5

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #16 on: Feb 07, 2023, 07:22 AM »
All 3 fish swallowed the hook, I had to cut the line on all three

Nice fish!   ;D

If you wanted to, you could try circle hooks, 1 or 2 size larger hooks, setting the hook earlier......or some kind of jaw jacker....or start buying hooks by the pro pack (25/ea).

Good luck!   ;D

Offline IceDog88

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Re: Finally got a rainbow
« Reply #17 on: Feb 07, 2023, 07:00 PM »
Good to get rid of the jinx and get some more

 



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