1st Silver Bullhead of the Year, Met Peter W.

11"

I got my first Silver Bullhead of the year tonight.  Only one, though.  Got it on a Red/White 1/64th T.H.E. Jig with a minnow.

I actually fished twice today.  Once from 4-6PM and then from 7:45 to 9:20PM.  On the 4-6PM trip, I bought minnows and immediately got a jumpin bullhead.  A kid showed up (Peter W.), and I went to the truck to get out the hoe I brought to clear out the weeds up against the shore.  The weeds were a hazard to get a fish through on the 4lb test.  I got a couple more jumpers, including one that tail-walked a bit.  Here is my biggest one of the day.

I'd say 17+."

I caught one more, and the kid asked if he could borrow a minnow.  He then got a jumper as well.  I think I got a couple more.  Then it got quiet, and I left for dinner.  The kid left as well.

After dinner, I came down with dad.  I got a jumper right away.  I got 4 jumpers and 1 silver, all on T.H.E. Jig, and a minnow.  Dad had a few bites but didn't hook anything on a pink Cubby and minnow.  The kid showed up.  I don't think he caught anything.  I stayed until it got pretty dark, but the S.B.'s were either not hitting or not quite in yet.

Ice Out Report: I think I will call Ice Out for 2013 on Platte Lake tomorrow.  It was open beyond the public access.  Some guy even had his boat out.  I'll check the area lakes tomorrow.