12-25-2004, 12:47 AM
Fished Strawberry today with Bigfishrule. Weather was about 55 degrees sun was shining bright and there was no wind -- it was gorgeous. I managed to get 8 on the ice and I believe John managed to land 16 (yes I got my butt kicked!). We probably managed to hook at most 10% of our bites. I lost three or four at the hole, and John lost a few also. All cutts were in the slot - most on the upper end of it. The bites were steady most of the day (got there about 7:45 AM and left at 2:00 PM). Anything tipped with a whole or piece of minnow was working. I caught most of mine on a Nils lure (similar to a Jigging Rapala). Ice was about 4 inches thick and we fished in 22 1/2 feet of water. I lost a cutt at the hole that was over 25" and John caught a beautiful rainbow (only one we caught) that went 23 inches and weighed at least five pounds. Here is a picture of John's rainbow, which may also show you where we were fishing.
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John, it was a pleasure to meet you and spend a few hours on the ice with you.
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John, it was a pleasure to meet you and spend a few hours on the ice with you.
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