Settled for the middle of A dock NW corner of the Marina, 1 definite hit on a “ glo “ 1/ 16th ice jig with a crappie minnow. Awaiting safer ice…
Was seriously considering trying the hump in the mouth of the Marina tomorrow 1- 2ish, any and all are formally invited to meander out upon with me ( but BYOBait ).
Settled for the middle of A dock NW corner of the Marina, 1 definite hit on a “ glo “ 1/ 16th ice jig with a crappie minnow. Awaiting safer ice…
Apparently the overall ice is 5” at this time. Briefly spoke to 1 of 2 well equipped individuals whom were fishing on the S side of the Visitor’s Center lower parking lot approximately 120’ E of the seasonal dock landing along the old creek channel which was eroded into the limestone bedrock ledges on both outside edges of the 180 degree curve there. Last viewed this area on sonar 6- 7 years ago and the outside curves on both outside edges varied from 2- 5’ steep falloff’s into the old creek bed. In the past this spot regularly produced walleyes and several large smallmouths as well as other species. Hope they do well…
Pop ups on A, D and G docks, that lonely as of yet unfished hump is calling me outward… really soon!
Gratefully acquired TinGuppy’s gently used Strike Master auger and after it showing me who’s the boss, a couple of rests and a smoke break later finally successfully punched thru and even re-augered the steadily refreezing hole got but 1 light tap mostly dead sticking with the seemingly increasing S wind doing an impressive job self jigging the very sensitive spring for me. Sad to say saw and heard but few fish caught this afternoon. As the sun sets the magic hour will be on… “ Tomorrow ! Tomorrow! You’re only a day away ! “ and no wind hopefully !
Gratefully acquired TinGuppy’s gently used Strike Master auger and after it showing me who’s the boss, a couple of rests and a smoke break later finally successfully punched thru and even re-augered the steadily refreezing hole got but 1 light tap mostly dead sticking with the seemingly increasing S wind doing an impressive job self jigging the very sensitive spring for me. Sad to say saw and heard but few fish caught this afternoon. As the sun sets the magic hour will be on… “ Tomorrow ! Tomorrow! You’re only a day away ! “ and no wind hopefully !
Well, again got a single hit off the end of H dock, auger’s still working me. Saw several bluegills caught off of the inside elbow of the S breakwater (12A ) and the heave appears to be mostly across the mouth of the Marina. Still got minnows and red worms so…
Just scrubbed vigorously however without even a decent hit today really needed it. Fished approximately 10’ S of the buoy off of the large white drainage pipe on the N side of the main boat ramp in 12- 14’ then 20- 30’ of the NE corner of same boat ramp again with nare a nibble. But still have minnows so…
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