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Ice Fishing Tournaments => IFO North East Ohio Panfish Series => Topic started by: Ntoiceman36 on January 25, 2016, 08:08:12 PM
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OK guys one down four to go! This Sunday January 31st is the second stop in the series. But once again we are facing a considerable warm up with the threat of rain. Anyone checking the ice please keep me informed it would be a great help. Stay tuned for updates. I will post updates as soon as I can. Thank you.
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So which Portage Lakes are included for this tourney? Maybe just missed it but cant find it listed anywhere. Pretty critical information assume most people would like to know beforehand. Jerry at Long Lake Bait & Tackle told me on Thursday that it was on Long Lake only. Yesterday someone else told me he was almost positive both North Res. and Long. If so does that also include Hower Lake? Any others?
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At the tournament last Sunday he said it was north and long lake.
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Usually they are the last lakes I get on. Limited areas have good ice. May be interesting. Going to go out and pre fish this week.
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We will fish long lake and north reservoir from the odnr to portage lakes drive, we will all leave from long lake baits at the same time after check in is complete. Please bring your entry fee in small bills to make things run smoother,it's hard to keep enough change available. Also please bring a bucket to place your fish in with water for weigh in. Stay tuned for further ice updates with the approaching warm up. Also the Akron beacon journal will be at the event photographing and asking a few questions. Thanks in advance.
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We will fish long lake and north reservoir from the odnr to portage lakes drive, ...
So half of North including the deeper water is off-limits?
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Yes that is correct!
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..Also please bring a bucket to place your fish in with water for weigh in. ...
Sorry Nate, you posted before I could finish editing.
And fish need to be alive at weigh-in?
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Not necessarily alive but they can't look like they were caught 3 days ago. As I move forward with this series please bear with me as we go through some growing pains. I'm working very hard to stream line things and make them run as smoothly as possible. My ears are always open for positive feedback, any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Also if some information seems to be missing please be patient and it will be filled in as soon as possible. It's very frustrating to keep things coordinated with the weather patterns we are experiencing this season! Thanks for your patience and stay tuned for further details .
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Some kind of map with the fishable area outlined may help. Just general map with a day of call on areas that ark known to be unsafe.
Rethinking my game plan after knowing you can't fish all of north. But not exactly sure what parts of the lake will be able to be fished.
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Some kind of map with the fishable area outlined may help. Just general map with a day of call on areas that ark known to be unsafe.
Rethinking my game plan after knowing you can't fish all of north. But not exactly sure what parts of the lake will be able to be fished.
Not my call but assume a line basically parallel to PLX DR just touching the back (West side) of the moat would be the easiest to see limit. Essentially stand on the shore end of the ramp dock and look north to the back side of the moat and that's the line. Maybe use east side of the large point on the north shore as the end of the line from the moat north. Maybe use the parking lot light pole beside the ramp as a marker looking south from the back of the moat.
Haven't checked all over and no guarantee but the only bad ice aware of at North other than the springs was the SE corner from the island by the inlet from West Res. over to the outlet down to Long. Good part of that may have firmed up though too.
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Same with long. You have 4 creeks, spillways and river entrances/exits in the lake. I fished T's tourniment for the 3 years he had them there. I took second the first year and first the other 3. That was total weight for gills 6" or bigger. Think I weighed in 27 lbs the last year. That was fun but that spot is a loooooong walk.
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Sadly, I think team Ryan/Eric is out this week, looking at the temps this weekend, we are not going to feel very safe. Good luck everyone, will let you know if it changes and will make it.
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A map showing fish able areas would really be helpful for people like me who don't know the lake or area.
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Just wanted to give a short up date as I just finished watching the weather. Sunday is forecasting Temps in the mid 50'September with rain. Please check in often for updates in the event we need to reschedule the portage lakes tournament
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I will be out Friday. It's 28 here right now so she should stay frozen.
Does anyone know what the hours of the bait store are?
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just got my waxys at pet supplies plus 8)
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just got my waxys at pet supplies plus 8)
Hope you're planning on giving the tourney sponsor Long Lake Bait & Tackle some business too.
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you bet I appreciate the bait shops we have left , 8)
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I still have some bait from mogadore. But will get some more from him to park in his lot.
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Yes guys please support our local shops,they seem to be dropping off fast,long lake baits has been a HUGE support in this year's pan fish series let's all give a little back ,he has been fantastic
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Anyone who has seen my truck knows I will be buying something from him. I just hoping the edges hold up up so we can fish.
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I was on long yesterday and we killed perch and big red ears you guys should have a great tournament .
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You should join us in the fun,lots of stuff to give away from our sponsors, what do you say?
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ATTENTION TOURNAMENT FISHERMEN ,AT THIS POINT ICE CONDITIONS ARE MAINTAINING AND REPORTS ARE GOOD SO FAR,6-8" OF ICE ON LONG LAKE AND NORTH RESERVOIR. I'M GOING TO ALLOW FISHING ON THE ENTIRE NORTH RESERVOIR SINCE CONDITIONS ARE STABLE. YOU MUST PARK AT LONG LAKE BAITS OR ACROSS AT THE ODNR PARKING LOT,NO EXCEPTION. WALKING NORTH RESERVOIR ONLY.THANKS
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Alright well, series of events has changed and team Ryan/Eric is back in for Sunday. We have never fish here, so it will be interesting
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Excellent news,see you there.
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I am out for the weekend I have to work saturday night into sunday and won't be done until 6a and can't make the start time or the event. Have fun all and be safe
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ATTENTION TOURNAMENT FISHERMEN ,AT THIS POINT ICE CONDITIONS ARE MAINTAINING AND REPORTS ARE GOOD SO FAR,6-8" OF ICE ON LONG LAKE AND NORTH RESERVOIR. I'M GOING TO ALLOW FISHING ON THE ENTIRE NORTH RESERVOIR SINCE CONDITIONS ARE STABLE. YOU MUST PARK AT LONG LAKE BAITS OR ACROSS AT THE ODNR PARKING LOT,NO EXCEPTION. WALKING NORTH RESERVOIR ONLY.THANKS
Sorry Nate, realize it is difficult but making major changes back and forth like this at the last minute is not very good.
Also, the ice on Long Lake is not that thick overall but variable. There are some areas that are only 3 ½.
North Res. is closer to that overall but there also are a few open holes on North too.
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I appreciate any input I receive regarding the events,but I must express that any decisions are made after consulting with fellow fishermen and what the MAJORITY of the fishing field is requesting not the minority. I must once again stress the fact that I am one individual running these events who works a more than full time job. I apologize if the way this event is being directed does not satisfy each person,I do the best I can in coordinating each event in the time I have available. It is up to each fishermen to decide if the event is the right fit for them. They are all open events,you can fish them or not.
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Your doing a great job man. I run Parks and Recreation events and programs for a living so I know not everyone can be happy even if it was your full time job.
I stoped by the bait store today. The guy that runs it is really nice. He opens at 7 every day if he is not there ring the bell. I don't remember when he said he closed but he said anytime you needed bait ring the bell and he would come down. He lives upstairs. Tourniment day he will be open at 6. He has some ice equipment and lures. The is actualy a bunch of stuff in there. More than I thought there would be.
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Thanks fishingful,long lake baits has been a huge help for this series. He's open from 7 to 7,but like you said ring the bell and he will assist you. Stop in and see what's happening inside and say hello.
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I'm going to watch reports before I make a decision. It would be a long wet ride home.
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It is true that you will never be able to please everyone and your decisions are only ones that matter. Just having a hard time comprehending that the MAJORITY of the fishing field requested that the allowable fishing area on North be reduced to only approximately half of the reservoir and then that same MAJORITY of the fishing field collectively changed their minds and requested the entire reservoir area be opened back up.
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I actually made the call to limit the area due to sketchy ice and also by limiting the area it allowed me to better see the field . That's when the majority started requesting it be opened back up. Safety is my number one concern and just like the wingfoot event I will PERSONALLY check conditions before making a final decision
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Sounds like Nixmkt spots are on the back side of north reservoir!!!😁 I'm going hole hunting tomorrow!! Dead give away!! I'm onto to you Tom!!
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Sounds like Nixmkt spots are on the back side of north reservoir!!!😁 I'm going hole hunting tomorrow!! Dead give away!! I'm onto to you Tom!!
Gonna be difficult to find em. Those ones are camouflaged. ;)
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If all of long lake is open I will be there
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All of long lake and north reservoir will be open to fishing. Stay tuned for the final call on Saturday as this warm up approaches.
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Was on North today. Ice 6 inches of black ice. Edges by handicap area were good. Caught 4 cats.
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See that Check-in is at 6:30.
What is the Start/Release time?
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As soon as check in is over and we go over the rules we will all release at the same time. Around 7-715.
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Talked to Long Bait today. He says his parking lot will only hold 15 cars max. So he suggested if you are planning on fishing North ( like I am) that it would help if we park at North and walk over to check in/weigh in.
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I agree and would ask that event fishermen please park at the odnr public lot across from long lake baitsparking is limited and so is maneuverability
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Just a reminder to all who plan on fishing tomorrow to please bring correct change to the event if possible so things run as smooth as possible ,also bring your spud bars to check the ice during the event as this warm up approaches.
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Prefished today, a lot of places with 3" of ice, and with temps at 55 right now and not getting under 40 tonight, we are out
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I'm on long lake now,5" clear black ice,lots of people fishing,no worries
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Tournament rules question. What are the launching points? Are we all leaving from the bait store or the odor lot? Or can we drive to the north end of long and the south end of north? Just want clarification. Thank you.
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Long lake fishing launch from bait shop,north reservoir from odnr parking lot
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Awesome thank you.
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We got on them pretty good and we didn't see anyone fishing long besides a few peoplewe wasthere all day on the east side of the lake
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I'm on long lake now,5" clear black ice,lots of people fishing,no worries
It may be 5 in the immediate area where you are but at least two people have posted now about finding areas with only 3 to 3 ½ on Long Lake and I personally know of two other people that have found those or similar areas. Please do not get people overconfident. Those without firsthand knowledge of the ice on Long Lake specifically where they are planning on going need to be very careful with the warm temps, sun and wind combined.
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Just came off long lake the ice that was there is holding up well,5-6 inches clear. But as we all know THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS SAFE ICE!! I got similar reports from the guys coming off north reservoir. There are some areas of 3-3.5 so we must use common sense and be careful. The tournament will proceed as scheduled,good luck and see you in the am.
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We were planning on coming but ius being new to the sport just don't feel comfortable going out there. Was hoping to make them all, but we'll shoot for the next one if we get some more ice!
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What a day for a tournament 50+ degrees and the ice is gonna hold up nicely and allow us to finish the day, but I do feel the winds of change blowing! Thanks to all who joined us and good luck!
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And a special thanks to jerry at long lake baits he has been fantastic. He really went out of his way to help us out. And I would also like to add he has some of the liveliest minnows ive seen in a while.
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I agree he has a really nice shop and if I get back up that way I will definitely stop there.
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Thanks to everyone who joined us today and congrats to the winners. On to the next one! Stay tuned for updates as we watch the approaching weather front. I will evaluate ice reports and post all info as quickly as possible .
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When do we get the weight, and it's killing me to know??
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Did the picture break your phone with to many crazy people?
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All further info and results for this event are on this page:
http://www.icefishohio.com/index.php?topic=13071.0 (http://www.icefishohio.com/index.php?topic=13071.0)