Managed to get in my first ice fishing outing of the year. Fished a smaller lake in central Minnesota. We hoped to get a few Northern to make up a fresh batch of pickled fish. The lake we fished was known to have some decent Perch so while we watch the tip ups I fished around the areas for some Perch. Only managed 2 but they were decent size. Take a close look at that 4th fish from the leftt. I pulled a nice mark up off the bottom. When I set the hook my first thought was wow nice Perch. Then I changed my mind and said must be a Northern. After a quick look as it pasted the hole I said nope – must be a bass. Needless to say I was rather shocked to see Mr. Rubber lips come up the hole. That is a first for me thru the Ice. It was hooked in the lip so it ate the jig. We decided to add it to the batch of pickled fish. Not sure how it will turn out but will find out in a few weeks. Not a bad first outing. We caught 5 northern and lost another 2 in a few hr’s of fishing. Will be back up in the Area next weekend so will most likely get back out again. Would be nice to Get into the Perch on this lake.
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