I have gotten skunked only 1 time and that was last Friday. I explored 3 different areas for 2.5 hrs but had to leave by 6:15. But stopped in a deep water area where others were - and 1 guy was catching them. I returned the next day and got them - but very finicky and were in deep water. Finicky as in 1/3 of the time my super ultra light with and additional spring bobber does not pick up the bite. I was done in 2.5 hrs last night. At least they are biting this winter, no slabs, but eaters and that is good enough for me.
The nice 2' of solid thick ice a real bonus for me as I can drive my 3 ton truck just about anywhere this winter.
Last night.
Stacked (6 fish on a 9 degree cone) from 3:30 to 8 oclock position, from 8 to 10:30 position is plankton.
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God, help me be the man that my dog thinks that I am.