Smith Morehouse

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Fished Smith and Morehouse this past weekend. Saturday and today we got really late starts due to it being a family affair and kids wanting to sled more than fish. Saturday a buddy hooked something that peeled drag and got off when it hit the bottom of the THICK ice. Today we landed a small bow and the. Right before leaving I booked a small fish, upon further inspection I realized I hooked a Koke through the ice. Yes is was small but still an interesting catch. The question I have is why is it red this time of year? Also at this size would they even spawn? Not a big koke officianto so anyone out there that could shed some light that would be awesome.
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