Adam Bomb

cya over there!

Welcome aboard Bob.

Thats what i heard too. A few buddies have been out without issue, but that dont mean anything. Ive been holding off myself waiting for more consistancy. Gonna have to wait a bit more i think or just keep to the 15' mark or less. That ice is thick and safe on the western shore from Linwood south. East side theyre getting out a LOOONG ways on good ice. Some friends have been doing well over there.

And the night before i seen about 30 of them. Not one yesterday either. Was good to fish with you Steve. Cya in two weeks for sure....I did some reading and we can spear those whitefish on the great lakes all year long...Might have to haul some extra gear along...I want a few of those 10# whitefish for the smoker!!!!

Great post Rayman96. You definitely gotta take some time and spool wire and braid tightly. Otherwise your in for it burring itself in the spool. I use a lead ball or a small dipsey to wind mine on. Works fantastic. IMO braid and wire are some of the most indestructable lines there is if use correctly. No problems with either that werent self/fish(crossing and cutting) induced.

It was really good Tom, but slowed considerably yesterday. Water cleared and the people moved in on where the fish were..Shut em off and scattered em for us. We quit at 5 pm last night when the hurrican winds started!

Sorry to hear that Mike.

I run 30# Power Pro on my divers. Never had any problems breaking anything off and i run allot of flashers and flies on my divers. I have the green power pro, but am definitely considering the red Power Pro when i respool just cause its easier to see. Would be a plus since i often run multiple divers on a side.

Thanks fellas. It was allot of fun. Fishy, I got those whitefish on an 1/8 oz. Adam Bomb that i make, or a similar lure is a northland forage minnow. Its a swim jig. Anyhow, i tipped it with a whole perch minnow. Got two on them. Then the following day i got another whitefish on a #3 Jiggin rap. I used those Muskie Shop Fasttach clips on the bottom of the rap to get the hook away from the body. I have a poor hook up to land ratio with raps and these have improved it significantly. On the #3 and #5 raps i use the size 1 fasttach's and on the #7 and up i use the size 2 fastach. Works fantastically. Anyhow, i tip them with just a minnow head. I actually had a nice walleye about to slurp up my jiggin rap when all of a sudden it just bolted off and in an instant a white fish came in like lightning and just nailed the jigging rap. Next thing i know i got another whitefish on ice. So three in two days...Awesome. Seem many more 8-10# whitefish down the hole, but couldnt get any to commit. Theyd just circle my offering like sharks, even if i layed it on bottom. Pretty awesome to see them do their thing. Pretty cool watching those toothy critters engulf your bait....also frustrating to see a 12# fish take one swipe at your perfectly still lure and miss and keep on its way...Oh how i wanted that fish...Woulda placed nicely in the Shiver on the River contest...Ill have to keep after em!

Good luck Paul...smack em!!!

Well ill tell ya the bite has been nothing shore of a steam rolling lately. Damn the fish are furoucious!!! Ice is pretty good at 10-15" depending on where you are. You can get out to 10-15' from Linwood South depending on where you are. Theres a crack to contend with about a mile and a half out. Its workign daily and is changing. Beyond the main pack ice i checked it on Monday and i broke through with one good whack with my spud. I heard rumors of guys out on that today with machines. Seems hard to believe. In anyevent, the new ice will be difficult to discern if you dont know what it begins. Be safe out there. It starts about 1.89 miles out from the Boutell/Parish Rd area. Be safe and dont go alone if you head out. Heres some fun Dad and I hauled in last night.

Awesome picture and an awesome fish! Saltwater Steelies!...yeeehaww!!!

You grow some nice fish up there thats for sure. Tell ole Bill nice job on a couple of quality fish.

All ill say there is i agree and

Ill bring the knife for you Mike...LOL

Nice cutting board. I made one very similar to that and even put two 5/8"x1"x10" boards on the bottom to lock it into the sink. That way it doesnt move around on ya.

Thats a great shot. Love those evenigns.

Nice vid Gordy!!! Wish i was there to grab that rod too!!! I love wire..fav rods in the boat!!!

They look good to me...How many did ya make? Theyll probably be gone by the time i drive up there!

Nice pic....Brrrr

3, 5 and 10 put a TON of fish i our boat.

Very nice.

i concure!!!

Welcome aboard Scott!

More of what ya got...Cant have too many...Thats what i tell myself anyways.