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Woke up to 14 degrees this morning. I agreed to wet a line after bribing myself....."If you clear the backside of two dams, you can go fishing"

Whaddya' know it worked!

Rough conditions, with the cold and the breeze. After every other cast I had to stop and break the ice from my rod guides, so the float stop knot would travel through without hanging up. Caught 26 fish, but could not get on the larger specimens. She was the biggest, at just over 9". The rest were 6-7 inchers. That's a Genz Fatboy hanging out of her mouth.

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Comment by Jim Gronaw on November 24, 2013 at 9:20pm

Outstanding...given the conditions!

Comment by Vince Fusco on November 24, 2013 at 5:22pm

Nice gill, Tony! Those that are die hards are often rewarded with pleasent surprises. Congrats on your catch today. 

Comment by Tony Livingston on November 24, 2013 at 4:08pm

 

John I started about noon, and fished until 3:30, when I needed to leave for another commitment.

Comment by John Sheehan on November 24, 2013 at 3:42pm

That away Tony ,great job and score on the cold water Gills ! Looks like an ice fishin'  jig .A Genz Fatboy huh ! Beauty hen! What time did you fish?

Comment by james bluto gillette on November 24, 2013 at 3:27pm

nice gill

Comment by Tony Livingston on November 24, 2013 at 3:22pm

Thanks guys. No spikes yet, as I waited until the weather was cold enough for them to survive shipping.....I'm hoping they get here before Thanksgiving...

I NEED em bad!!!

Comment by dick tabbert on November 24, 2013 at 3:20pm

quality fish Tony.

Comment by Jeffrey D. Abney on November 24, 2013 at 3:16pm

Nice report in harsh conditions Tony.......get some spikes yet?

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