I've had SMB stocked for three years and this is the first time I've ever caught them through the ice - and caught 3 today! WRs were solid 110+ on two, the last one was a little torpedo shaped and under 100. Must not be a pellet trained fish. Wish he'd get busy hammering BG, then.

The RES are a challenge to get to strike - they are very tenative and I have to jig them up 4-5' from the bottom until they finally commit. Keep your jokes to yourself, yes, I chose to stand, but wasn't on my tip toes.

Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~ Henry David Thoreau

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