Rockport 2-2-2015

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After reading a couple of promising reports decided to try Rockport again. I went with a guy that hasn't ice fished for 20 years and then only once. The edges are getting sketchy definitely need a plank.Not the way to start with a novice. Fished from 19' of water to 30' of water saw perch on the graph but they had lock jaw. Second pole was set in trout territory. Managed a small 12" trout early and missed a couple. Got a hard hit on the bottom and brought in a 21 in brown. We also lost 3 big browns at the hole. I was surprised by the browns. I know they are there but we dont get them often and to have 4 big ones to the hole in one day surprised me. Ice was almost 8 inches but a lot of cracks and pressure ridges.Dont think we will get on it again unless we get a big cold snap. Fairly slow bite but good day, good company and 1 good fish.
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