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« on: January 04, 2011, 04:18:32 PM »
Finally taking a serious look at ice fishing outerwear. I'll certainly give Ice Armor a serious look since they are a sponsor on this website. (I like the features of the Gray/Black Model)
Curious as to the different makes, styles, etc... Wanting personal experiences with them and recommendations.... durability, performance, features, pluses & minuses.
Clam Corporation Ice Armour
Arctic Gear
IDI Gear Arctic Armor
Frabill
Strikemaster
HyCreek
ColdSnap
Features I'm interested in:
Short Inseam for us "Altitude Challenged-Ice Fisherman"
Insulated
Padded Knees & Rear End
Waterproof/Breathable
Lots & Lots & Lots of Pockets (Prefer velcro closure over zippers)
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« on: January 03, 2011, 07:35:56 PM »
Knew as soon as I woke up and saw the sunrise with clear skies and full sunshine it wasnt going to be great day on the ice. Even so, I went to Turkeyfoot as planned. Set up my 6 tip-up with minnows and starting fishing & jigging for panfish.
Right off the bat, I landed this nice perch... thought the day might turn out better than expected, but that catch was a false alarm. Managed to catch only 9 fish and bring 8 home... 3 Crappie, 1 Perch, 3 Gills & 1 Sunsfish.
Fished 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Never caught a fish on the tip ups
Ice was solid 4'-5"... Slick as a mirror. My feet went out from underneath me and I busted my ars on it... Luckily, no damage. (I didnt realize that one of my boot cleats came off while sitting in the shanty... found out too late).
Here's a pic of the perch.
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« on: January 03, 2011, 03:50:11 PM »
Whether is dad's, sons, daughter, girlfriends, wives or buddies.... ice fishing has its own special memories that soft water fishing cannot compare to.
Here's some of my pics... some dating back to 1978
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« on: January 03, 2011, 03:41:46 PM »
Many of you know by experience the 1lb propane cannisters are problematic to lower effeciences when the container is colder. (You've seen frost develop on the outside of the cannister when it's in use.
One way I've found to increase its usage & efficiency is to make a CANNISTER INSULATOR.
Here's 2 pics.
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« on: January 03, 2011, 06:34:53 AM »
12:30 PM
Only 1 guy on the ice... at the Campground Bay/Haynes Bay/C-5
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« on: January 02, 2011, 03:10:59 PM »
The warm weather & all day rains deteriorated the ice., especially the shorelines.
NOBODY ON THE LAKE
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« on: January 02, 2011, 03:10:07 PM »
The warm weather & all day rains deteriorated the ice., especially the shorelines.
NOBODY ON THE LAKE
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« on: January 02, 2011, 03:09:21 PM »
The warm weather & all day rains deteriorated the ice., especially the shorelines.
NOBODY ON THE LAKE
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« on: January 02, 2011, 02:11:32 PM »
Nimisila: 1 ice fisherman at the Campground Bay (Haynes Bay, C-5)
Miller: 1 ice fisherman in front of the houses
Long: 1 Red Shanty on the North End of the lake
East: Nobody
North: Nobody
Mud: Nobody
Turkeyfoot: I walked down to the shoreline. Shoreline ice was very thin... less than 3/4"
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« on: January 02, 2011, 09:41:54 AM »
... will most likely take a drive around Portage Lakes to see if the cold temps last night locked up all rain & melted snow from the last couple of days.
Mostly interested in Turkeyfoot, Mud, East & Nimisila... but will drive by some of the others.
May even take a spud bar to check it out.
Will post my findings later today, 1/2/2010
If good, I plan on drilling holes Monday morning.. most likely Turkeyfoot or Nimmy.
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« on: January 01, 2011, 02:47:39 PM »
Drove to the following reservoirs & lakes today.
Absolutely NOBODY on any of them.
Ladue
East Branch
Aquilla
Punderson
Mogadore
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« on: December 31, 2010, 03:16:21 PM »
Friday 12/31/2010 Hit the ice at dawn with my icing bud, Ed. We hadnt drilled holes in Turkeyfoot in 5 yrs and wanted to target some perch.
I set up my 6 tip-ups and we proceeded to hunt those boys down. Sad to say, the catch wasn't spectacular, but very odd.
Both of us landed just 10 fish apiece, but all 10 were very nice fish...and 4 species to boot.
1 Slab Sunfish
2 nice 10" Crappie
2 nice Perch
5 Nice Bull Bluegill
The Tip-Ups were a bust... Didnt get anything on them.
Better luck next time. We'll be back!
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« on: December 29, 2010, 04:25:39 PM »
Fished Brady Lake (Kent) from 7:30 am to 2:00 pm on Monday, 12/27. I didnt do as well as some of the other guys, but here's some pics.
Me with 2 nice, 10" Crappie
My son, Nathan with the biggest Rockbass he ever caught.
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« on: December 29, 2010, 02:25:07 PM »
Jim Tunder owns & runs 1-Stop Bait & Tackle on the Corner of St Rt 44 and Washington St., next to Ladue Reservoir.
Nice, knowledgable outdoosman, good service, live bait.
Many of the fisherman hitting Moquito, Ladue, Punderson, Bear Lakes and the Steelhead Fisherman patronize his shop.
If you're in the area, stop by and introduce yourself. He'd be glad to share stories, yarns, experiences & knowledge.
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« on: December 29, 2010, 05:52:55 AM »
... Since I dont have to work Friday, have decided to hit Turkeyfoot for the morning bite instead of Nimisila. Planning on fishing East of the Swimming Beach. Will post pics & results.
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