12-11-2007, 10:41 PM
Bryan,
I have been fishing right in the middle of the largest pond. I usually fish closer to the parking lot, but again the ice is not safe in this location. I have been fishing right off the small point with the thick willows. I have caught more perch this winter than previous ones at Rexburg. I usually average one per two hours of fishng using small green jigs, but I have caught 7 and 9 my last two trips. When I have caught one I usually catch a couple more immediatly after. These perch are really small (3') with little meat. I think, however, Everet14 pulled out a really nice perch a few years ago. I will mention I used a lantern last night for 45 minutes and still managed to ice a few trout. I am jealous of the gold fish; it forever eludes me. My son has caught one, I am sure Windriver has caught a few. I think I had a flash of orange last night, but missed it[mad] I like this little pond to fish at; a very unique atmosphere. Heck, I can even get my daughter there to fish every once and a while. I agree with Windriver this is a great training area for younger ice fishermen.
Ovid Creek
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I have been fishing right in the middle of the largest pond. I usually fish closer to the parking lot, but again the ice is not safe in this location. I have been fishing right off the small point with the thick willows. I have caught more perch this winter than previous ones at Rexburg. I usually average one per two hours of fishng using small green jigs, but I have caught 7 and 9 my last two trips. When I have caught one I usually catch a couple more immediatly after. These perch are really small (3') with little meat. I think, however, Everet14 pulled out a really nice perch a few years ago. I will mention I used a lantern last night for 45 minutes and still managed to ice a few trout. I am jealous of the gold fish; it forever eludes me. My son has caught one, I am sure Windriver has caught a few. I think I had a flash of orange last night, but missed it[mad] I like this little pond to fish at; a very unique atmosphere. Heck, I can even get my daughter there to fish every once and a while. I agree with Windriver this is a great training area for younger ice fishermen.
Ovid Creek
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