03-22-2013, 03:23 PM
Pat, you are so right about length of day being the final factor for the spawn. the temp is the first trigger but the fish know they can't drop there eggs in Feb. just because the temp is right. there will be a big cold front come in and kill off the fry.
another thing I learned is when the ice stays on for a long time like this year the fry will be healthier. also the spawn will be a fast one, the fish have set and stewed for a couple of extra weeks under ice.
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