(N)Ice Bass

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Comment by Michael on January 28, 2011 at 2:40pm

Nice bass

Comment by John Cachel on January 28, 2011 at 2:13pm

Suggest powerpro line that's strong but as thin as 4 lbs test line, tip up and large shiner! Some bass over 6 lbs in Illinois every year on tip up and large shiners! Wouldn't try one or two tip up while you have rod & reel to fish for big panfish plus bonus bass!

Comment by Jim Gronaw on January 28, 2011 at 12:33pm

We caught several 15 - 16 inch bass on the gill gear. This lake has bass in the 24 inch class.

Mmmmm, maybe oughta up it to at least 6 lb test!

Comment by John Sheehan on January 27, 2011 at 1:34pm

And 2lb line makes it even more of a thrill!

Comment by John Sheehan on January 27, 2011 at 1:33pm

Excellent catch Jim .I'm guessing 16"or bigger!

Comment by Jim Gronaw on January 27, 2011 at 12:22pm

I think they fight good through the ice. This one tried to jump several times, resulting in a headache.

But seriously, the rods and lines are so small that anything over a foot seems like a giant.

Great fun!

Comment by Andre Sturkey on January 26, 2011 at 9:01pm

Cool Catch Jim! Do they fight just as hard through the ice or does the cold water ware them out?

Comment by Jim Gronaw on January 25, 2011 at 9:04pm

Yes, it's always a hoot to catch any bass on the jigging sticks and 2 lb line.

Comment by Bill "Musky" Modica on January 25, 2011 at 6:33pm

I headed out after work today 3:30ish....first time down caught a bass about the same size....great fight on a jiggin pole.