ice fishing!!!

[erain]

just got back early this am from a day trip to lake of the woods, fishing for throphy pike we were. its kind of a hit or miss deal depending on the ice, but usually we get out there and get into a few nice fish. slot is less than 30" and one over 40" if you want to keep one for a wall hanger.



the morning started out slow with me catching just this one fish, around 33" so got released.





afternoon it picked up and we got alot of action, the fish in the 32" to 34" were pretty much the norm, every now and then we would get a 28 or 29 incher. some picks of two of my bro in laws that went with me.





and this is kinda what we were looking for!!!



and this is what we got out of it. these cold water fish are great tasting, better than any other time of the year. i also think they have a higher quality forage base. prolly walleyes.





thks for cking my pics!!!

[Texas-Hunter]

It makes the trip worth while when you get to enjoy the fruit of your labor... I bet it was good too..

[RowdyRay]

Nothing beats pulling one of those through a hole, does it? Man, looks like you had a good time.

And you're right about the the taste.

[Capt]

Beer batter pike is one of my favorites. Did you filet with or without y-bones?

[SmokinLee]

Great lookin northern there erain. What did that one measure out and weigh in at? Sure don't look like a background you would see here. It would be dotted with a 1000 fishermen.

[DaveNH]

Nice fish Erain! Makes the day :).

[supervman]

E
Got a length and a weight on that big un?

[ronp]

NICE man, good job. Did you beer batter any?

[Bassman]

Nice fish, erain. That northern makes some great eatin'.

[RSands]

That's one heck of a fish!! Great pics, looks like a blast! Ain't it a little late for snow & ice on the lakes?

[Capt]

That's one heck of a fish!! Great pics, looks like a blast! Ain't it a little late for snow & ice on the lakes?

Not in Minnesota!

[smokin365]

LUCKY!!!!! About the only way i can say i have a successful fishing trip is if I go and harrass the goldfish

Not in Minnesota!

Specially that far up in MN!

[erain]

Great lookin northern there erain. What did that one measure out and weigh in at? Sure don't look like a background you would see here. It would be dotted with a 1000 fishermen.

E
Got a length and a weight on that big un?

39 inches+, no weight. just a quick measure and a pic and back in the water they go.

not sure what was up Lee, we pretty much had that portion of the lake to ourselves. and yes the season still open up there LOL!!!

[Vlap]

I would say that looks like fun but there are conditions I just don't wanna fish in. Hurricanes being one and frozen lakes being the other.

Nice fish!!! Excellent looking dinner!!!

[blues_n_cues]

somebody stole yer shanty.....

nice pike