Fishing Forum

Just got back from DC today. The ice is still a good 8" - 10" thick but there is a good 3" - 4" of slush. I went at a bad time (1:30 - 3:30), but have a busy couple of weeks ahead so figured I would get out one last time before it's over.

I missed a number of strikes but they were all extremely light. I only saw to groups catch anything and the fish I saw were small planters. I fished on the north side of the island, maybe 100 yards from shore. The water wasn't more than 12' deep and all the strikes I did have came right on the bottom.

I am ready for open water!
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Thanks for posting your report, too bad the catching wasn't better. Did you have any problems getting on the ice? With this warm weather I wonder if the ice will be good this coming weekend. WH2
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Hey you got to go out one last time because with this warm weather we are having its going to be hard to get on the ice . Fishing should get better in after ice off. I cant wait to take my boat out !!
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I had no problems getting on the ice at all. Although, you could see a huge crack with water pumping through it as you stepped onto the ice but it never gave way.

I had to get one more trip in before taking the bar exam which started today, but after it is all over, I will be looking forward to the thaw and the walleye season. Right now, though, my mind is mush, and I feel mentally hammered [pirate]. After tomorrow's exam, it will be even worse. Then it is R&R for a few days and then back to work!
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Good luck on your bar exam Jeff. Hey, are you going to give your fellow BFT members a discount when you as a full fledged lawyer[]?
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absolutely!

I finished taking it yesterday and my eyes look like I've been drinking all week. However, I tried to sleep in today but couldn't and now I'm feeling stir crazy with so much time on my hands.
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