First Ice, and a nice pike to start

[saxmatt]

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.

[FASTEDDIE29]

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

[JOHN D]

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

[Skunk City]

Nice!

[acabtp]

awesome pike

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

[saxmatt]

Originally Posted by acabtp

awesome pike

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

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.

[Mikey topaz]

Thats awsome!!! Haha

[jimmythegreek]

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

[Buschwacker]

Congrats ... Nice Pike!

[JerryC]

great job!