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Guess this is my first ice report.
late start Sunday, but had a few perch even before we got all tipups in. It was steady action throughout the day with perch mostly and some pickerel mixed in, all an ok size.
Some double flags and one triple flags, along with some perch jigged up with waxworms. Scoward's custom rods FTW.

Some perch gut hooked but those were sent to my friend.

Today it was slooow, no flags for me but jigged up 1 perch, then a 23 inch chain on the two-lb line. Scoward's rod being put to the test! This time used 1 inch minnows on the tungsten jig. Pending to hear chrisper's report, I had to bounce early.

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hook placement... just barely!
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Yep that side of the lake was the only place that had good action there was an 11lb channel cat weighed in at dows yesterday from that area.. Looks like the slime darts put that rod to the test that is how you always want to hook those things, nice perch as well. I was only able to get one small perch yesterday the bite has been off for me since last wednesday lets hope things change after this warm spell .

Great catching guys. Awesome pics too! I’m glad you 2 took a liking to ice fishing! Don’t forget there’s a contest up there this Sunday! :D

nice catching!!! glad ya had a good day.

Beautiful fish & photos. Great first report.

Great catch. Stay safe out there. Had the scare of my life out there 50 years ago, and no ice fishing for me anymore.