First fish of the year

[Mullygyn]

Went to check the ice and couldn't go and not fish.. Ice was getting better, but the snow really slowed its progress. Was anywhere from 4 down to about 2. Was out for about 30 min and caught a 21 3/4 in saugeye with a tag on a blue and chrome vibe.

[Tanker593]

We started ice fishing a couple of years ago but have only hit Indian Lake.  We haven't had much luck and I was thinking about trying Alum since we normally fish there in the the rest of the year.  Is the middle pool a better spot or do you need to go north? 

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Great job Russ, nice first fish for the new year ice season.

[MDBuckeye]

Great report from Alum. 

Last Saturday morning I saw a guy with a blue Clam shanty sitting just south of the cliffs just south of 36/37.  That spot has a ton of current and I was super surprised anyone would be able to get on the ice there this early.  Hopefully he got off without issue.

I'll be out there soon.  Just need to get a few things in order first.