I scratched the itch

[Big Cliff]

Got out yesterday with Tim Hales, a solid 8+" of ice where we were. It started off slow, didn't have a single bite in the first hour. Then I landed a nice one and as the day progressed so did the bite. It never got crazy busy but the ones we were getting were all good size most were in the 11 to 13" range with several over 13. 

Now here's the interesting part. My fishing partner was using our triditional drop shot rig, he caught 10 fish all day. Of all the other huts we talked to, most reported 6 to maybe 15 fish,  I used my new secret weapon.  

[John]

Think I know where that came from Cliff..🙂

[Big Cliff]

Yup, one of misfish's creations. I tipped it with a small shiner, a couple of pieces of split shot about a foot above it. Dropped it down to bottom then lifted the split shot just off the bottom. They were inhaling it,  I easily caught 4 to his one. 

[misfish]

Now that's a pile of nice yellas there SIR. Well done.

[Beans]

Yep...Nice mess of fishes !...Reminds me of fall fishing with Crappieperchunter  !

[crappieperchhunter]

Well done Cliff. I'm walking out somewhere for my first trip tomorrow.  

If you are doing another Tim Hales trip and are looking for company  please give me a shout.

[TJQ]

Very very nice!