It's HAWG time!

[Catmendo]

First trip on the ice today and the resutls were awesome!

I only fished for 2-1/2 hours, bit in that short time frame our crew produced a few nice 'eyes. Two of which were a tad over 29 inch's, or ten plus pounds!

I have a feeling that winter is going to be as good or even better than last winter!!!

[Royce Aardahl]

That's a PURDY fishy !

[mrklean]

true monster

[muc33]

Beauty Greenback!

[Ed Carlson]

Let the piggy train roll!

A beautiful picture Stu!

Even with Eso in it..now that is a true mark of a GREAT photographer.

LOL!!

[Catmendo]

Thanks gents! I'll be heading out on the lake ASAP and I'll post a report on those results.

[Ed Carlson]

Just curious Stu, have you tested that camera new lens on the Greenbacks yet?

Wondering how the enhancement would do with there unique coloration?

Not yet Ed, but that should change tomorrow as I'm heading out, I'll keep you posted!

As for picture quality, I guess ithat's entirely dependant on lighting conditions...

[Ed Carlson]

I was curious how the unique coloration of them Green's would develop with that lens.

They are gorgeous on there own but as you well know can be tricky to get the coloration to show up properly in photo's, especially in the winters fickle lighting conditions.

If there is a magic combination to getting them to glow, you will find it I am sure of that.

The Big White Blow was preaty nasty here this weekend Stu, did you get socked in bad from the wind? We should be making ice now..Eh.

[Ed Carlson]

Stu is getting a lot of use with that new camera. JUST Incredible how many 30" + class Sumo Greenbacks are showing up...just nuts!!!!

[fish_on]

So where are the pics? I would love to see them. It is a world class fishery up there and the fish are beautiful.

[Catmendo]

Here's a HAWG that gator stuck the other day. Fish of this caliber are everyday for those who are willing to work at it.

Mind you, a little good fortune always helps.

These "Reelbait" jigs have really been kicking butt up here "again: this winter. Just add a salty or two!

[Ed Carlson]

Great pics Stu. Those Reel Baits Flashers are some deadly hog hangers. I'm also a big fan of the Plain Jane jigs by Reel Baits, awesome river jigs.

After a little Tweak I am seeing some great succes with the Lytle's Secret Lure offered by Reel Baits. This fall I had some great luck with them and I am eager to hit the big lake with you this summer and tear into those sumo White Bass with them. I bet they go nuts for them in the 1/4 oz!

[icefishing21]

those are some true HAWGS!!