It's Funny, the way that works.

[united jigsticker]

So last ice season, I managed a total of 2 outings. Once at first ice, and a trip on new years to URL for some fantastic slab fishing.

This season, I have bested that already, with 3 total outings, and more soon to come.

Amazing what happens when a fella doesn't have a wife anymore, eh'?

Crappies have come fairly easy so far for me this ice season.

27 feet of water has been the key on 2 of the lakes I fish, while 17 feet of water was the producer on another body of water.

The fish have all come on jigging spoons tipped with a maggot or two.

I like 2 colors of maggots myself. Red and white.

I usually will put a red and white one on. Kinda Christmasy I guess you could say.

I'd use green, but the fish don't seem to take to it so well. And I don't mind. Never cared much for split pea soup myself.

Soon I will be planning a trip to URL, and checking to see if the Crappies still roam in the winter.

Maybe even a stray off the path to LOW for some Walleyes this year too...I think I will explore.

Maybe some of us will meet on the lake this year, and exchange stories and laughs over a chilled beverage of your choice.

Whatever the case is, I certainly know one thing is for sure: It is great to be fishing again!

[jimh874]

well then, i think we need to hook up sunday!!!

jim

[crappie todd]

I think I have met both of you before .

[Matt Johnson]

Jeff,

You know how to reach me

[himjunkie13]

gimme a buzz (952-892-5315) sometime id love someone to go fishing with. have you ever heard of crystal lake in burnsville?

[united jigsticker]

Well I have heard of it. Never fished it.

I'm kinda old, so I don't get around like I used to.

dag nab it

I got a decent spot in the western metro right now. I better get out there this weekend.