First Ice, and a nice pike to start
 

I found 2" inches of ice today not too far from Jersey and decided to try it for a few hours this afternoon. Around 2:20 I got my first flag of the year and it ended up being a fat 36" pike. It took a big sardine and it was ripping line so fast the tipup was shaking and the spool was spitting water out of the hole. What a rush! Jersey ice won't be too far behind. I bet there will be a few places ready for the new year.

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Re: First Ice, and a nice pike to start
 

Nice fat PIKE! Great way to start the season. See you out there.

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2 INCHES! you my friend, have balls of steel.

Re: First Ice, and a nice pike to start
 

Nice!

Re: First Ice, and a nice pike to start
 

awesome pike

but for anyone who reads this and is just getting into ice fishing... 2" is not for beginners to attempt!

Re: First Ice, and a nice pike to start
 

True, ice can be very inconsistent. I know the spot well, had safety gear, and stayed within 50 yards of shore in shallow water. I wouldn't recommend going on ice that thin unless you are prepared to go for a swim.

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Thats awsome!!! Haha

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nice bro! u got sum balls brother. My buddy is up past monticello and they got ice up there but not thick enought yet

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Congrats ... Nice Pike!

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great job!

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Nice fish bro! You gonna be out at Farrington at all this year? Nothing like watching the tip ups from the bar!:D

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I'll be out there when it freezes. Hopefully the cops won't try to kick me off this year, although they won't see me out there if I'm sitting at the bar :D

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Nice fatty, bet that warmed you up, lol.