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Valentines Weekend get-away...

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:15 pm
by RJ
What is more romantic than a weekend in the Hills on ice?.....nothing at our house......well....according to me anyways.... :lol:

Birdee and I spent 4 days in the hills with a great group.....the weather was great and the fishing was just fine as well....

I had picked up a sled specifically for ice fishing....she performed like a champ.....

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Birdee worked hard all weekend and was rewarded with a couple of nice fish....

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I snuck in a few when she wasn't lookin'.. :wink:

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While I've yet to see a real impressive laker from the area we were fishing with lighter tackle they are a blast to deal with from the depths.....

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Great way to spend a weekend.....she's already talking about next year....
:D

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RJ

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 6:26 pm
by Jimmy_1
Fantastic!
Glad you guys had a great w/e.
Nice fish!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:03 pm
by wolfe
Now this is just the greatest picture!

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And the fish aren't too shabby, either. 8)

What a really nice way to spend the Valentine's weekend, doing something so fun together.

W.

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:16 pm
by nighttroller
Glad you a good time on your trip. looks like a few nice lakers were caught as well. They are always fun to catch!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:16 pm
by S.M.05
RJ Great report! Lake trout are awsome fighters pound for pound those look like the Haliburton Strain more of small bodied laker but lots o fun.

By the way when did you get a bravo? Those things are a solid machine.

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 7:42 pm
by Snag
Nothing like spending the weekend without showering 3 days while sleeping in a stinky room with 3 others. :wink: :lol:

All kidding aside, I think it's so awesome Birdee came down for the trip and how you snuggled up on the 1 man trap... awwwwww.

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:13 pm
by gonefishin
Looks like you had some nice weather!!!...nice lakers as well!!!

Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:14 pm
by RJ
S.M.05 wrote:
By the way when did you get a bravo? Those things are a solid machine.
Picked it up about a month ago....love it....though I dwarf it somewhat...

It will make it all the more easy to get into some of those lakes that we are lucky enough to have at our disposal....

If you are looking for company....let me know....

RJ

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:22 am
by Wallyboss
Nice fish there RJ and Birdee.

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 7:35 am
by Andy_L
awesome fish pictrues guys! great report too...looks like you both had a wonderful weekend :)

Looking forward to softwater and ball season here :)

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 8:12 am
by Tip-up
Great weekend in the hills RJ and Birdee. I want that hat Rob :lol:

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:29 am
by fatluke
Nice fork-tails RJ and Birdee.

Where's the square tail pics??


P.S. If you need company on the Bravo I know where all S.M.05's lakes are...........hahahaha.. JK Mike!!

Nice Fish!

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:30 am
by Abraxus
Nice Fish! Wish I could coax my woman into a valentines trip like that, but I think I would get a slap for suggesting it! lol

Yup! I have the same idea. I would really like to pick up a Bravo/Tundra or Enticer next year for the same purpose. Those things are indestructible! Easy to toss around when stuck as well. Never did understand the need for 800cc monsters.

Ab

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:05 pm
by RJ
fatluke wrote: Where's the square tail pics??

No square tails for me that that weekend...one fella in our group iced the biggest speck I've laid eyes on....

I may give the Specks a go this weekend.....unless you want a lift up to SM's spot... :lol:

Posted: Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:42 pm
by fatluke
RJ wrote:
fatluke wrote: Where's the square tail pics??

No square tails for me that that weekend...one fella in our group iced the biggest speck I've laid eyes on....

I may give the Specks a go this weekend.....unless you want a lift up to SM's spot... :lol:
HAHA...... I don't think I'll be hitting the ice this weekend. Mother-inlaw in town for the weekend. I'm hoping.................if she like the splake and walleye feast enough she'll send me out Sunday to get more!!!

Just how big was this square tail? Biggest I have seen personally out of bogie was 6 lbs even. Short and fat.