SO EXCITED...first day of fishing in non-iced water in 2010

[ctom]

My friend came into school today and told me that his lake is completely clear of ice (with the exception of one small chunk), and tomorrow, we'll be fishing it up! I don't really expect to catch much, but I've been waiting for this day for what seems like an eternity. It's in the 40s here, and rainy/overcast, any recommendations for how we can make this spectacular event even more spectacular (FISH!)?

[Clive]

NICE! I cant wait for ice out, I need to make some casts!

[ctom]

I know man, I'm getting antsy! Not to mention, I got a brand new rod and reel for Christmas that have been sitting in my room for months just taunting me... but the important thing is, I get to break 'em out tomorrow! Hopefully we can scrounge up a few pickerel, though merely casting will be good enough for the present.

[Clive]

Ice out fishing is pretty tough, good luck!

What reel did you end up getting?

[ctom]

I got a good deal on a Daiwa Trillionaire. It seemed like a pretty good buy for my first baitcaster, as it's basically just a black Exceler. I dunno, it had mixed reviews, so we'll see. The rod I got is an an Abu-Garcia Vendetta, the 6'3" med. rod. It got really good reviews, and guaranteed you will not finder a sicker looking fishing rod. I ended up paying like $120 for the combo, and so far, I'm pleased...not that I've used it yet, so I suppose I'm mainly just pleased with the fantastic appearance hahahah.

[cbiegel]

My suggestion is whatever you fish, fish it slowly. Perhaps a small dropshot worm.

[jwm]

We just got like a foot more snow.. And it's not stopping until next week...

[ctom]

Ouch man, that's too bad. We didn't catch anything, but we were kinda giving it a half-effort. It was sweet to able to get out there though.

[jwm]

A bad day fishing still beats a good day at work!

[cbiegel]

We’re in a bad place here on the North Shore of Boston, ice on pretty much all the water but none of it is really safe enough to risk fishing through.