Cold water lure seeking missiles... laker attack!

[Fisherpete]

Here's a few that the boys and I have caught in recent weeks. The last picture is my best one so far this year. Very thick fish that gave me a great scrap on a medium light rod I had borrowed - thanks Andrew! Good thing he brought extra rods... because in my haste that morning I left my entire rod case at home LMAO! I love the darker colour on many of the fish this year, anyone have theories why? Diet? Location? Somebody told me it is because they didn't spawn in the fall?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Joey]

Awesome, great job guys. Gotta get me some of those

[misfish]

SO,,,,,,,SO,,,,,,,,,,,SWEET Pete.

 

I was playing with perch and smelt again today. I,ll get my greaser fix come the next opener.LOL

 

Sunday looks like a great whitie day.

[Gregoire]

Some nice fish in that report. Your ability to fill in the blanks before the real fishing season starts is impressive.

[fish_fishburn]

Those are some nice ones, Thanks Pete. Some of the darker fish might be the photo is a bit underexposed. Remember, the sun over your shoulder rule, when possible.No

[Fisherpete]

No, these fish were really dark compared to most of the ones I caught last year... same for my buddies. Their backs were almost black instead of grey/silver. Here's one with the typical colours from last year:

 

[Lunkerhunter]

not just the photo or filter. definetely some darker fish for whatever reason

[MJL]

Nicely done Pete!

 

After taking up ice fishing 5yrs ago, it's hard not to think about chasing lakers all winter - I enjoy it more than winter/spring steelhead now. Eyes glued to the sonar waiting for that rocket to appear

[bassfighter]

Great catch guys!

 

How heavy was that yellow rattler? How long does that take to get down below?

[hockeyplayerz_14]

Nice fish

[Acountdeleted]

Wow. What a bunch of tanks. Some great fish there.

[Moosebunk]

Last one is a chunker Pete! She's sweet! Solid "Missile Command" there Mr. Atari.