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The year for the complainers about where is ice safe. This year I fished more than last two combined. I made the commitment to travel for ice and was rewarded for doing so. No new gear this year spent the money on gas. Total inches of ice I fished was amazing. My goal every year is at least one fish over 6 lbs. Well it may not happen this year. I've caught close to ten 5 lbs bass this season. So no complaints coming from me. All I ever hear is where where where. We found safe ice every trip in this year not always first spot but we got on. Because we looked. We didn't ask some else for there spot we went and checked. I am extremely fortunate to have the group I fish with. We compliment each other because we all have something that helps the others. We got lucky buddy retired on a great pond we fished hard and produced some great fish. I fish when I can and not because I feel I have to. I'm on here to share our experience with others. If you fish and and you don't share I don't see the joy in that. Fishing is a church to me that's where I feel the most and closest to god. Thank you all Be safeSee you next year Special thanks to all I fish with. your the best at making me a better fisherman.
I fished much more than I did last year but in 2015 there were epic ice conditions. We were driving on ice well into March and I have a pic where I measured 14 inches on April 4. Unfortunately I think last weekend was my last go at it this year. I'm debating doing some higher elevation trout fishing but not sure if I'll find any takers to go out with me.Good luck on the pursuit of the 6lber. I've never got a 5lb bass so sounds like you've had one heck of a year.
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