it seems like everyone is struggling to catch fish, (myself included).they say first and last ice are the best fishing. here in ohio, that is often the same thing. i've seen seasons that only last a week. this year we got ice early, and hopefully will stay for a while yet. it's gotta get better. 2 years ago i went to hubbard lake michigan to try and get some of the 20 inch perch they have there. ( yes that's right!) went the 2nd week of febuary. they had ice right after thanksgiving, and lasts till march or april. worst time to go. met up with a local guy, and he said his dad only fished in march. fished 2 or 3 weeks a year, that was it. fished for a week, and caught 3 walleyes as long as my hand. my buddy lost a good one. the only fish we hooked. keep after 'em guys, it'll get better..... i hope.
