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General Discussion / Re: Shanty Town at Columbus Fishing Expo Idea?
« on: January 04, 2017, 08:32:43 PM »
Visit www.columbusfishingexpo.com for details on the event.

I'm bringing mine, and looking forward to seeing all of my IFO friends!

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The ice fishing event scheduled to be held at Blackhawk will now be held at Lakeside Pro Bass due to unsafe ice conditions.

I have been checking the ice over the past few days, and though I could walk on it yesterday (Tuesday, January 3, 2017), the same area at Blackhawk was open water today (Wednesday, January 4, 2017).
 
Again, this is now an in-store event that was previously scheduled to be held at Blackhawk from 9am-1pm.

Come out for Seminars from some of our region's top presenters, as we share insights into modern ice fishing and demonstrate the latest in ice fishing gear from top brands. This will be a great opportunity to do your part in introducing your friends to our sport!

Prizes and free gear will be available for participation during in-store seminars, and workshops. All members of the family are invited to try their hand at fish identification, knot tying, map reading and the safety quiz.

I will be saving the food that I have for our next on ice event, but Lakeside have plenty of snacks and refreshments available for purchase at a very good price in the store.

We at Ice Fish Ohio, and the representatives of many great brands look forward to seeing all of you at Lakeside Pro Bass for the demonstrations!

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The ice fishing event scheduled to be held at Blackhawk will now be held at Lakeside Pro Bass due to unsafe ice conditions.
I have been checking the ice over the past few days, and though I could walk on it yesterday (Tuesday, January 3, 2017), the same area at Blackhawk was open water today (Wednesday, January 4, 2017).
Again, this is now an in-store event that was previously scheduled to be held at Blackhawk from 9am-1pm.

Come out for Seminars from some of our region's top presenters, as we share insights into modern ice fishing and demonstrate the latest in ice fishing gear from top brands. This will be a great opportunity to do your part in introducing your friends to our sport!

Prizes and free gear will be available for participation during in-store seminars, and workshops. All members of the family are invited to try their hand at fish identification, knot tying, map reading and the safety quiz.

I will be saving the food that I have for our next on ice event, but Lakeside have plenty of snacks and refreshments available for purchase at a very good price in the store.

We at Ice Fish Ohio, and the representatives of many great brands look forward to seeing all of you at Lakeside Pro Bass for the demonstrations!

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Indian Lake / Demo Event Saturday, January 7, 2017
« on: January 04, 2017, 08:12:47 PM »
The ice fishing event scheduled to be held at Blackhawk will now be held at Lakeside Pro Bass due to unsafe ice conditions.
I have been checking the ice over the past few days, and though I could walk on it yesterday (Tuesday, January 3, 2017), the same area at Blackhawk was open water today (Wednesday, January 4, 2017).
Again, this is now an in-store event that was previously scheduled to be held at Blackhawk from 9am-1pm.
Come out for Seminars from some of our region's top presenters, as we share insights into modern ice fishing and demonstrate the latest in ice fishing gear from top brands.

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Indian Lake / Re: Lost ice at Moundwood?
« on: December 19, 2016, 10:04:04 AM »
Hey Bobby! That must be the watercraft guy's spot!

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Indian Lake / Lost ice at Moundwood?
« on: December 18, 2016, 06:15:21 PM »
I didn't get up today. Can anyone confirm first hand that we lost our ice at Moundwood, or is this false information? I'm going to check tomorrow after work if the ice is still on at the channel mouth.

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Indian Lake / Re: Dream Bridge Bite 12_2016
« on: December 17, 2016, 08:05:19 AM »
Great place to get plowed by a snowmobile! I cannot confirm anyone fishing well at Dream Bridge.
I had a few decent fish yesterday at Long Island and several good marks at Moundwood around dusk.

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General Discussion / Re: Spud bar help?
« on: December 17, 2016, 07:59:14 AM »
Having a spud bar or chisel necessary, especially for staying site at first ice. Be sure you have a set of pucks if you're going to forego the spud.

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Indian Lake / Long Island Ice Check (good news)
« on: December 15, 2016, 06:48:43 PM »
I personally checked 4" on a tape measure at the first pull-off. Be safe and check your own ice as always.
Have spikes, picks and a spud bar or chisel on hand at all times. Never check alone.
I fished for about a half hour, and drilled several holes between 4" and 4.5".
Saturday's forecast will be detrimental, but this ice should last.

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Indian Lake / Re: Breaking the ice
« on: December 15, 2016, 02:36:58 PM »
I'll be checking Indian Lake at 3:45.

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Indian Lake / Ice Check
« on: December 14, 2016, 03:27:02 PM »
I will be checking the ice Thursday at 3:45pm on various locations at the north end of the lake. The ice is not ready, or even worth your drive yet. Please be patient and wait for word from our staff who are putting their good name on the report.

I have been keeping an eye on the lake, and it looks as though a few of our veteran members are doing the same. I don't recommend making the drive at this time, even with the sub zero overnight temperatures.

I am allowing for one more evening, night and day of low surface temps before I try again based on what I saw on Monday.

Anson and I will be there checking together in order to confirm safety and we'll issue a report following our check.

As always, be sure to check your own ice. Never trust someone else's report with your life. Have a spud bar/chisel, picks and a throw rope handy for the person you check with. Remember that only one person at a time should be on the sheet at the first check. Do not (under any circumstances)check alone.


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I will be there, likely with 2 others.

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We will be holding a preseason dock tournament on Rocky Fork Lake on 11/20/2016. Dave will post the specific details very soon, but anticipate the standard format.


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Brantner Jigs offer a great selection of panfish jigs and rattle spoons. The prices are fair and the quality is second to none.

You may also look into getting some of the following if you target panfish:
Jack Spoons(Pipe Spoons)
Jigging Rapalas (Small tipped with meat)
Fly Fishing Scuds
Horizontal Jigs (Genz Worms etc.)

Northland Impulse plastics are widely available and can all be modified to meet your needs.

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Freshwater Farms has wax worms and crawlers in the summer. Check with them to see if they have any in stock.

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