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Tip-Up!!!

DateWednesday, January 12, 2011 at 11:58AM

 Okay,  the fish doesn't always have to be the biggest or baddest in order to be the best.  Below, the exact reason I LOVE to fish....

 

*Jingle*  *Jing*  *Jingle*   Tip-Up!!!!

 I jumped up from the panfish hole I was looming over and ran a few yards to the brightly-colored tip-up.  It's black signal flag stood at attention.   I couldn't see the spool moving, but I knew that the circle hook dangling below rarely misses when a fish hits the bait.  I yelled at Ian and his dad to hop out of the shelter and come on over.   As I gently lifted the tip-up from the hole, Ian grabbed the line and started hand-lining the stubborn fish in,  his mittens still on.   When the fish ran, Ian and I  loosened our grip and let the fish pull a bunch of line.  Ian fought that fish like an old pro. 

 Soon enough, we managed the northern pike up and out of the ice hole and we snapped a few shots of Ian with his first winter northern pike.  

As I understand, there was a bit of wash done when Ian and Dirk got home.  It had something to do with the bear hug Ian gave that fish before he dropped it back down the hole..... Way to go Ian!

 

*********SHAMELESS PLUG*************

Notice that red coat I'm wearing? If you don't own one, you should.   I've always LOVED Wintergreen Northern Wear's winter gear and they're now a partner of Due North Outdoors!  Their Expedition Fleece Anorak is the absolute cat's meow.  Heavy duty fleece outerwear with Wintergreen's trademark trim. Awesome!

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Hi bill, How are you and your wife making out? Late last year I sent out a DVD to Mike and Carolyn and I hope you have had a chance too see it. It contained over 1000 pictures that my mother Mary Sherck Welsh collected. If you and your family should need a copy for your records give me a call or e mail me. My phone is 561-793-4618. We are both really proud of your success and I know that when we would be in Wooster you were the apple of your Grandfathers eye.

Sincerely,

Ted Welsh

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