Again, human needs…… the fish still bit. I’ve seen em fight like the devil for several minutes under ice on YouTube 

1 minute ago, TnRiver46 said:

I’ve seen em fight like the devil for several minutes under ice on YouTube 

 

Every fight looks mighty when you're using 2 lb. test and a rod that a breeze could bend. 

Or if it’s a 38” northern pike 

23 minutes ago, TnRiver46 said:

Or if it’s a 38” northern pike 

 

That would do it. 

18 hours ago, Koz said:

And while I myself am disappointed when those days happen, I've watched MLF BPT events where pros get skunked for the day - and those guys are fishing for a paycheck.

It was eye opening when the MLF kicked off. Sometimes multiple guys skunked while the leader caught 80# that day. Makes a person feel better about themselves knowing that even the best sticks out there have terrible days, when there's a hot bite going on. Sometimes it just ain't your day.