Finally got on the hardwater and it didn't disappoint

[ratsotail]

Greetings Ice Nuts!

If ever there was a perfect day to ice fish it was yesterday; about 4+" of clear ice, light snow cover, almost zero wind, sunny, and temps hovering just above freezing. Primo conditions. We hit a small state park lake in central Illinois and caught/released about 30 rainbows, some bass, green sunfish, bluegills, crappie, and some nice channel cats. Unfortunately, this ice season is about to come to an abrupt close in my latitude starting Monday evening with lots of rain predicted. Two last trips planned; one on a private lake in Edwardsville on Saturday and to Ramsey State Park on Sunday. Here's a few pics from yesterday!

Tight Lines!

[MysidEaters]

Nice!  30 Rainbows!  Those sound like they'd make a tasty meal from through the ice!  I'm hoping to get out this afternoon or tomorrow.

[zcm_82]

That's a good day right there 

[IlliniIce]

nice catch, you're right, thursday conditions were about as good as it gets

[Arquero3d]

Nicely done!  Those pics remind me of a park I used to frequent when I lived in Blo-No...

[Crappie Day11]

Made it out also Red Hills was 5 solid and was a great trip. We dont get good ice for long, but love making the time to go. Great catch over on beaver dam.

[bassin140]

We ran into you Sunday afternoon. I was the one with the two little girls running around. Nice to meet you guys