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« on: January 30, 2018, 07:44:45 PM »
It has to be up to us to keep IFO on the map. The welcome page shows we’ve had about the same new members introduce themselves as last year. A little too late this year but maybe next year we need to plan some more IFO “advertising” on the ice - flyers, stickers etc.
I’m part of a few FaceBook groups and the major difference to me is that FaceBook doesn’t have the same sense of community that IFO does. When we post here the responses are from folks we know or, eventually will get to know and meet. I think that’s important....
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« on: January 30, 2018, 06:19:27 PM »
I took a drive down Long Island this evening and had a few surprises. Here’s what I saw:
- Long Island 1st pull off - locked - 1st Pic
- Long Island 2nd pull off - locked - 2nd pic
- Long Island 3rd pull off (O’Connors side) - no access lots of open water - 3rd Pic
- Long Island 3rd pull off (Pony Island side) - locked, some open water close to bank - 4th Pic
- North Fork - Open to 20yds out from the peninsula you walk around from 2nd pull off
With the exception of North Fork this area of the lake looks pretty much the same as the last thaw we had, with open water in the same spots around docks etc. We’ve had snow here for the past couple of days so there is a build up of snow on the ice. With a high in the 40’s tomorrow this could be a good thing as the snow will melt first and refreeze overnight.
I can’t comment on ice thickness anywhere as I did not check it. There are more exposed lily pad trunks visible and more ice melt has happened during last weeks highs. I’m going to start checking ice thickness at the weekend - this freeze will be longer due to the temps so I’m not expecting any thickness until mid next week at the earliest.
As ever this is a summary of what I saw and in no way am I stating the ice is safe. Always, check the ice If you go out and use all precautions possible.
Andy
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« on: January 30, 2018, 01:46:05 PM »
Thanks for the advice guys - I'm going to dig a little deeper over the next few days and I'll post what I find....
Andy
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« on: January 30, 2018, 01:45:07 PM »
Let me know if you can't find anything. I might have an extra one
Thanks - I think I may go with the St Croix Legend Black if I can't find anything else. I guess I may have to dig a little deeper.
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« on: January 30, 2018, 07:15:59 AM »
All,
I’ve been interested in using a shorter rod (17” - 18”) for some time now however; the choices are pretty slim. The St Croix Legend Silver/Gold series have been discontinued and replaced with the Legend Black series which has a 17” model. There is also an Avid Ice Rod that has an 18” option. Otherwise, looking at other brands I can’t find anything else.
Does anyone know of other makes/models that are shorter?
Andy
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« on: January 29, 2018, 08:02:35 PM »
Why would that be?
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« on: January 29, 2018, 05:55:48 PM »
Started my new job today Congrats on the new gig!
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« on: January 29, 2018, 04:54:33 PM »
It’s wide open....
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« on: January 29, 2018, 04:53:41 PM »
Fished Rocky Sat. and Sun. Only caught 1 small white bass Sat. and Aaron had a few keeper crappies. Sun. I caught 1 short crappie. Marked more fish Sun. and had a lot of chasers Sun. and missed a few. Glad you and Josh caught a few.
Alum hasn’t been the same this year. I think it’s the construction that has changed the patterns of the fish - but that’s pure speculation. I’m used to catching white bass and gills, but none this year. I haven’t even caught a mud puppy (strange for me!). I’ll still support the dock tourneys as it’s great to see everyone!
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« on: January 29, 2018, 07:47:29 AM »
All,
Since we have another cool down coming I thought I’d start posting updates on Indian Lake Ice conditions again:
Yesterday I drove around the south side of the lake and it’s still locked in many areas. There is open water in the middle of the lake and some of the channels are open. Paradise Point is still locked.
Overnight we had skim ice form on the lily pad field area at Sassafras Point. A large area iced overnight which means that although we had a warm up the water is still cold and will ice pretty quickly. I’m expecting that the freeze will be slower than the last round due to higher temps.
Not a lot to report right now but I’ll keep an eye on things and post what I find As Ice forms again.
Andy
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« on: January 29, 2018, 05:49:22 AM »
We might get out again in Central Ohio again. We are looking at freezing temps for at least the next 10 days. They are no where near as cold as the last round so it will take longer to freeze but we may get there......
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« on: January 28, 2018, 09:08:31 PM »
Part of the fun is the learning!
So true! And on this website you’ll meet a lot of great folks while doing so!
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« on: January 28, 2018, 06:15:47 PM »
Fished Alum today (Sunday) due to the weather yesterday. Fished from 6;00-11:00am. The fishing was slow, water was stained but not too bad. We had thick fog most of the morning which made it feel very cold. Marked a few, caught 1 perch and that was it. Josh caught a 15” saugeye. Depending on what this cooldown brings I’m going to go on a night after work next time to see if the fishing is any better.....
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« on: January 28, 2018, 05:41:58 PM »
Welcome MzQuackpot!
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« on: January 28, 2018, 05:40:09 PM »
Mark, welcome on board! I live on Indian Lake. If you ever need any info feel free to reach out and I’ll do my best to help. We have a board for Indian Lake in the forum. Check it out.
Andy
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