Just wanted to toss up the teaser photos...
Had to go to Northern MN this year for good ice. Sorry guys, the truck was full so no extra invites. Two trips...One in mid-Jan. and one in mid-Feb. Jan. was really the best bite. Limited out on jumbo perch for three days with plenty of big pike and walleye mixed in. Most walleye in the slot (17in. to 27 in.), but did keep some good eaters. Pike were really hitting hard too. Had to toss at least 8-10 really nice pike back to stay at limit. #3 or #4 Black or purple crushed ice pimples and purple buckshots were just the ticket. Full minnows most times, but sometimes just the head worked best.
Feb. trip was a little less successful, but still fun. Brought home 72 jumbo perch for three days of fishing (2 guys) and a limit of pike too. Not as many eyes this time, but still got a freezer full of good MN fish.
Stayed at my buddy's camp out on Sugar Lake most of the time and camped on the lake a couple nights. Beautiful country. Little snow this year so we could drive anywhere we wanted to on the lake. Highly recommend a trip up there if you can. Going back for open water weekend after opening day. Hawgjam
