Last Ice Pike

[saxmatt]

I went up north for Easter weekend and was able to sneak in a few more days of ice fishing before the Spring thaw. I went out Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Monday. I caught 4 pike on Thursday and ended the year with 3 skunks in a row, but at least I ice fished in April. The place I went on Friday had 14" of ice in the cove I was fishing, I couldn't believe it. Thursday was great. I caught a pike before I even drilled a hole. Right by my car someone left a tipup in the water and the flag was up. I saw the name and I realized it belonged to my buddy Ed. I chipped it out and it was spooled with a 32" pike on the other end. Thanks Ed! I ended up with 3 more, one was 37" and the others were low 30s. All the fish were caught on dead bait. This season started late but the ice hung on for a while. The second half of the season was slow for me, but I had a great start to the season with lots of pike including a new PB. It ended up being a good year, can't wait until next Winter!

[NorthJerzyG]

Great way to end the season!! Not sure why your friend would have left equipment behind, but it benefited you. Nice lookin fish, Congrats!!

[saxmatt]

He didn't realize he forgot the tipup until I called him. He probably packed up in the dark and forgot it. Luckily the pike was healthy and I got the hook out.

[NorthJerzyG]

I was picturing one of those long days with no fish and a lotta brews, lol.......... Been there. Congrats again!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Great way to end the ICE season Matt. As always, nice healthy Pike and AWESOME pics!!!

[MaCe1]

Congratulations, very nice fish. But you are the only person I've heard this time of year saying I can't wait until next winter.

[UglyStick]

Congrats - awesome fish Matt...