Passaic River Pike...through the ICE.

[Skunk City]

After a hard week on hard water, I decided to sleep in today and not join the maniacs up north. First show on my TV this morning was on river Pike through the ice. Convinced our river Pike would be just as eager, I hopped in the truck and headed to an area I was pretty confident would hold safe ice. 5 minute hike into the woods lead me to a uniform, safe 5" of river ice. Tied myself to a rope that was tied to a tree on the banks for reassurance and had picks around my neck but luckily, didn't have to use either. Set up tipups and waited. Finally got a flag around 3:30 and it was game on. Very strong fight with some violent runs, but iced my first river Pike! Not an ice tournament worthy fish, but a thick 27". Had one more runoff before I called it quits around 4:30.

DISCLAIMER: Just because I was able to find safe ice on the river does not mean it is safe everywhere! No fish is worth a plunge into 32 degree water, use your head and be safe! Lots of open, flowing water on my way in and immediately downstream.

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[Jigman13]

Thats sick dude... Good sh*t! Crazy the river froze up that thick!

[AndyS]

I have heard people go out on the Delaware river and fish for walleye through the ice. A+ for the effort on the Passaic !!

[briansnat]

You're a braver man than I am, venturing on river ice this early in the season. Glad you got back safe and had some fish to show for it.

[Bruce Litton]

That is great. Just the other day I thought back to when I was 17 & thought of trying to ice fish the D&R canal for pickerel. How does current affect the offerings? Do you use like a half-ounce weight?

[Chrisper4694]

I would have never thought this was possible here in nj...you have seriously amazed me, wow very impressive... Crazy, but awesome.

[lennysky]

I e seen crazy kids walk on Passaic in Elmwood Park and be rescued later. Outstanding! Be careful though as rivers are deceiving

[Skunk City]

That is great. Just the other day I thought back to when I was 17 & thought of trying to ice fish the D&R canal for pickerel. How does current affect the offerings? Do you use like a half-ounce weight?

I was in a spot with no current, so only 1/4oz was needed.

[FASTEDDIE29]

Hahahahahahahahahahaha, you crazy angler! Nice river Pike!!!:D

[Mikey topaz]

robertski your a sick man!! but i like itt😀

[Gatto1227]

I was waiting for someone to try this. Knew it wasn't going to be me lol. Awesome job Rob

[Skunk City]

I was waiting for someone to try this. Knew it wasn't going to be me lol. Awesome job Rob

Hahahaha. I've been talking about it for a few years, glad I finally did it. Hoping this rain doesn't mess it up too badly!

[UglyStick]

Great job Rob - beautiful pike - glad you prioritized safety too

[bunker dunker]

nice catch!!!

[kcritch]

Way to go Skunk...Nicely Done...Crazy...but nicely done. Be safe dude.