Damn thats crazy John.
I guess when Richie and I went years ago there were other places that people thought were better.
Im fairly dissapointed thatI may miss out on the action.
My son was having fun catching small sunnies and bass through the ice it would be awesome for him to get on some decent size perch pickerel etc.

John how was the ice looking today. We were hoping to get out on sunday to finish off our bait / possibly finish the season

I couldnt go today due to 1 auger being broke and my 8inch auger having a broken blade. My time was limited as well.

Limits do make since but, how often do you think people would get caught.
We used to hit the ice OFTEN, 3-4 times a week at times.
We were only stopped one time outside of candlewood.
I agree with the limits but, I doubt most people care to follow them which sucks!!

Last year I was fishing a local rez. I struck up a conversation with this Italian guy and he was telling me about how loaded the place was with crappie.
He opened his cooler and... same as resdog was saying loaded with every size of fish!

Personally I think to buy bait (not lures rods etc) you should need to show your fishing license.
I figure more people buy bait for their self to go out the next day or the same day anyway, compared to lures which ecan be given as a gift.

Thanks for the information John and Buck, I wish I posted on here asking 3 weeks ago when we first headed out lol