I'll be dragging out the 9 footer after this morning's fishing adventure. They decided to hang on a deeper edge in a channel. Casting 40 feet with a fixed float set at 8 feet is WORK. I got the job done but I thought on a couple casts I dislocated my arm.

Nicer fish this morning. The action wasn't really hot, about 15 fish in an hour, but its nice to see that they have move out from under the remaining ice. One lone angler on the ice just stood and watched as I stayed half busy reeling in fish. I contented myself between fish by watching him look down that dark hole....kinda like a skin-diver for Roto-Rooter getting ready to go to work. I had no pity on him...lol.

Friday now for my next trip. Rain in the forecast, but I can always stay dry with gear, so look out fish.

Heard a loon today....must be spring.