Leecher Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Well today had book the day off because of the mild temps but most importantly was looking forward to hitting my favorite lake for eyes Unfortunately for me the eyes were no where to be seen but managed to land my first fish of 2010 The day started on a positive note when I looked at the thermometer from my kitchen window..... it read 0C Left home at 6:30am and got to destination at 7:30am.... not a soul out on the lake so proceeded to drilling 4 holes to start with. Had 3 set lines rigged with #3 Octopus hooks tipped with dead minnows and a jigging rod rigged with a Buck shot spoon tipped with a minnow head. Ice was good with 10" of black ice, no wind and over cast. Had steady action on one set line but could not get any fish to commit A couple hours went by before I was able to ice this big brute on the jigging rod and boy, was I ever happy to finally see it on the ice..... the battle lasted a fraction of a second, check it out After that got a few hit and miss and at 1:00pm called it a day. Got back home around 2:30pm. All in all was a great time spent on the hard stuff and looking forward to do it again Hope you enjoy Leechman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 ...is that a photo of your bait? Perch is illegal to use as bait! Haha, I'm just playing around You did and didn't get skunked Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 ...is that a photo of your bait? Perch is illegal to use as bait! Haha, I'm just playing around You did and didn't get skunked Ohhhh Nooooo you got me You're a funny guy Dozer joke / joke Yeah next time I'll try and get into some eyes somehow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted January 15, 2010 Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Beats sitting at home Jacques. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted January 15, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2010 Beats sitting at home Jacques. I hear you Bruce.... the weather was nice out there today but the wind picked up from the North late morning and by 1:00pm was brutal wasn't wearing a tuque and thought my ears were going to fall off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 wasn't wearing a tuque and thought my ears were going to fall off Need a bigger beard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Need a bigger beard Bigger and longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
limeyangler Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Excellent! !st fish of the year is sweet....dont matter what or how big. I hear ya about fish that are shy of commitment....they need relationship therapy...they need to learn to love that hook. Good job Jacques now stop whittling sticks (although they are great looking lures) and get out some more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted January 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Excellent!!st fish of the year is sweet....dont matter what or how big. I hear ya about fish that are shy of commitment....they need relationship therapy...they need to learn to love that hook. Good job Jacques now stop whittling sticks (although they are great looking lures) and get out some more! Thanks Simon!!! It sure was nice to be out there today and I promise to spend more time fishing then whittling sticks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishing 24/7 Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 nothing like getting out and thinking about nothing but FISH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greencoachdog Posted January 16, 2010 Report Share Posted January 16, 2010 Congrats on the first fish of 2010 Jacques!!! You said the temps were mild, but that looks pretty dang cold to me with all that snow on the ground! You should wear a jacket with a hood for those cold ears Bubba! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted January 17, 2010 Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 Got the first one down....many more to come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leecher Posted January 17, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 17, 2010 nothing like getting out and thinking about nothing but FISH! Peaceful time for sure Congrats on the first fish of 2010 Jacques!!! You said the temps were mild, but that looks pretty dang cold to me with all that snow on the ground! You should wear a jacket with a hood for those cold ears Bubba! Thanks Glen!!! Yes the temps were mild, 0C.... Had my beaver skin hat with me but did not put it on..... WHY..... I Don't know Got the first one down....many more to come Thanks Johnny!!! I sure hope so Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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