Ice Fishing 23-24

Amarok

bad mother chucker
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Trip 47 was slow. Two pike was all I managed for the afternoon. Had a mark shoot in on the first drop and I thought I was in for action, but it circled around and buggered off. I probably marked fewer than 10 the whole time I was there. I hopped around a bit but the wind was nasty so I pinned down a couple corners and set up the tent.

Saw what was likely suckers but could have been whitefish, on the camera. Didn't get a look at the heads either time and the water was dirty.

Seven days left in the season and 3 trips to make a half century 2 years in a row. I don't feel especially motivated, but will probably go for it anyway. :)
 

Amarok

bad mother chucker
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I have never hit the wall with winter like I did this year. I think the weather has been the biggest factor, as an ideal March has a lot of warm, sunny days. This year it's been mostly cold and windy.
There's been a few warm days but I spent those in my yard, ice fishing was not a priority.

Hole hopping in the sun and a tee-shirt is so much fun. Setting up a tent in the wind, not so much, at least not now. Looks like I'll end up with 47 trips. Not going to force something I'm not feeling.

The happy news: forecast for Apr 1 is 12C and 4/2 it's 16.:superhappydance:

Time to do some hiking while waiting for the river to thaw. I may even carry the bear spray for a change. Not sure how this strange winter affected the bears. If the warm weather had them up and wandering during hibernation time(not unknown), they may be extra hungry. I'll be a little cautious until I've been out a few times.
 
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