[Jigman13]

Sick f'n day guys. I'm wind burned. I have a huge, dumb ass bandage on my thumb from who the hell knows what lol. But you know what, the team work, effort, and fraternity of a day like today cannot be overshadowed by trophy fish (or can they lol?). Mikey handled his trophy pike with ease--a prime example of staying calm and taking things as they come. Two weeks in a row I watched him master two huge pike through the ice. Watching him helped me today...big time.

It was dumb luck for me landing that pike today. The epitome of right place right time. And there's no way it would've hit the ice without the help from the gang. From Rocco shouting "hit 'em! Set the hook!" To dale and Rocco helping me keep the tip up line free and out of harms way... To mikey and Eddie manning the hole and form tackling that beast once she reared her ugly head. Truly a team effort... One that I will look back on for years to come. She taped out at 42", gave me a sick battle, drew my blood, and was freed to fight another day.

Special thanks to jimmythegreek, too. It was his tip up!

Eddie, great chili (and beer)...shoot me them pics via email! I texted you my address. Mikey, them steak sandwiches were money. Rocco, thank you for having me up again--I truly appreciate it. Dale... Again... The mentor!

Who the f*ck wants open water when you can slay dragons through the ice!?!?! Lol. I'm going to get drunk! Etc etc... Good luck out there tomorrow guys. Catchem up!