Great day on Mattoon! I have had very good success with the broodstock. Ive landed 11 on the ice and kept 8 so far, which are in the freezer waiting to be smoked! Jigs or worms seem to be the most productive. The ice is still about 8-10 inches thick. The one in the picture was 11.7 on a digital scale and 28inches! Usually they dont fight that hard, but this one took about 20 min to get out. Perch, bass, and smaller trout have also been on the bite. Good luck!

** Hopefully the pictures will upload.

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