I agree Doug. I don't see how the tullibee hatch would only effect the "trophy" size fish. You would think those 16-18 inch fish would eat tullibee as well.

To the forage question: Has the small perch population (5-6 inch) reduced at all? Will it be the same this winter as last, in that we can expect this little guys picking at my jig?

What's your overall forecast for this year's ice season?