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The new ice fishing season has started on Bremer Pond. Jeff and I ended up in a bass hole and got 22 bass, from 14 inches on down to 7 inches. Jeff got one of Dwight's WE. We snapped a picture and sent it to Dwight, but neglected to measure it. The two of us have caught a few WE and both put it at 15 inches. I'll get it together and remember to measure the next one. We only pulled out one crappie after dark, so we were not in the right location for them. Wind came up and it started to snow. Thanks Dwight, perhaps you could post the walleye photo.
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So are you guys noticing alot more bass in the 14" and under range in the lake in general???? Also when was the last big pike sighting....
Also since the renovation, how old is the lake again? I jumped on Dwight pretty good at the last conference about taking action to plan for the future years in advance, but your fishing report is making me think its time to start removing lots and lots and lots of bass immediately....did you release all those bass or did you eat them?
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We were set up a yard or two away from a tubal structure unit that Dwight sunk. We were also in the neck of the bay on Bremer Pond with large rock points on either side of us nearby. I think on this particular outing we just were in a very bassy area. I doubt that one sample makes any particular point. If we see mostly bass all winter long, then it could be a problem. The bass we caught all looked very healthy, and yes they would look good in a frying pan but that is against the pond rules. The NP were last contacted during ice fishing last year. Standby for further reports.....
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I have been ice fishing my entire life and have never caught more than 10 largemouth in one outing....so one report of someone catching 22 of them in one outing does have some serious merit for consideration.....other species of fish we routinely catch hundreds of while out on the ice....
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I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.
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wait till morning it is going to make an appearance that may be very lengthy in its staying around.
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Trying to help with 7.5 Acres in the Chain of Lakes Illinois - - The fish would stay out of trouble if it could just keep its fool mouth shut. Turns out there is a lot I should be learning from the fish.
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Not the best photo, but here it is:
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Still barely any here around the edges
I believe in catch and release. I catch then release to the grease.. BG. CSBG. LMB. HSB. RES.
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None here at all, and is a nice sunny day out. Snow from yesterday all melted.
Repeat of last winter?
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One of those big NP stripped off a lot of line and broke off this afternoon. It could have been Darlene though the look of the line mangling was NP-like.
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How old do you think Darlene is now?
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How old do you think the NP are?
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How old do you think Darlene is now? How old do you think the NP are? It is only an estimate since these fish arrived in unknown age and size by swimming the shallow channel from the Rock River during pond construction. The channel was closed off in October 2005. 8 years+ Ice was 9.5" at 1600 hours CST today.
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10 inch WE caught by the stick this afternoon. Ice fishing; 8-15" WE so far. Apparently some grow a lot faster than others. Why the excitement over these little WE? October 2011... Additive Fish
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Male WE typically grow slower than the females thus your fish was probably a male and Stick's was probably a female. It is good that they are surviving and getting enough to eat to grow. Have you seen any evidence of the stocked smallies?
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Nice to see a well thought out plan work !
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Male WE typically grow slower than the females thus your fish was probably a male and Stick's was probably a female. It is good that they are surviving and getting enough to eat to grow. Have you seen any evidence of the stocked smallies? I have caught a few of the SMB during the open water season. They were in the 6-7 inch range.
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I got one last year ice fishing It was about five inches. None so far this year. Soon will have ice thickness good for vehicle traffic. That will be nice to scout around more.
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I thoroughly enjoy your ice fishing reports, but what have you guys been working this week or what? Take some pics this weekend!!
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What did you catch the WE on? Jigs with bait? Unbaited lures?
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Fish still frozen from last night. I will take a photo and post on Saturday.
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Thursday's catch and keep: Largest BG:
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Walleye was on a red Frostee with a #6 hook and a two inch minnow. So was the BG above.
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Decent sized LMB don't bite in the winter. This one and others weren't told this rule. 01/07/20113
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