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Ice Fishing Reports and Ice Conditions by lake. => C.J. Brown => Topic started by: lowellhturner on January 02, 2014, 10:32:39 PM

Title: Possible get together at CJ Brown...
Post by: lowellhturner on January 02, 2014, 10:32:39 PM
A few of the herd were going to try to get together shortly at CJ, ASSUMING we get SAFE (4") of ice; possibly upon the old barn foundation (#26A and B) or any other spot that is agreeable...what say you all ? The more the merrier I would hope...
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Post by: Curtis937 on January 02, 2014, 10:35:26 PM
I'm in when and what time were you thinking?
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Post by: fishintechnician on January 03, 2014, 12:26:16 AM
I'd be willing to come down just let me know when. Would we be able to all meet somewhere? I'm not very familiar with the area.
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 03, 2014, 01:48:43 AM
Figure give it 5-7 days for good solid ice...
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Post by: g on January 03, 2014, 11:32:16 AM
I would like to join in too. Have always wanted to learn the lake so hopefully it can happen this year. Please post a date when you get it figured out.
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Post by: Green Pea on January 03, 2014, 05:29:07 PM
I'm in...
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 03, 2014, 05:32:35 PM
How does the 2cnd wk end sound?
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Post by: fishintechnician on January 03, 2014, 06:40:00 PM
Im in just post a date/time/place when you know for sure.
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Post by: Tin Guppy on January 03, 2014, 06:59:44 PM
I will try to be there. Can't wait to get back on the lake. ;)
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Post by: bruce136 on January 03, 2014, 08:11:00 PM
I'm in
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Post by: fshman_165 on January 04, 2014, 03:19:52 PM
Checked the lake out yesterday. The entire lake was locked up as of yesterday morning. I checked the thickness in about 12 spots. Ice was from 1 inch to 2.75 in some areas. The ice on the majority of the lake was good clear ice. I went out and checked the spots today and they added over 1.5 inches from yesterday. I made sure I had my striker suit on ;D This weather pattern is similar to what we saw in 2011, when we had good main lake ice. There are actually a couple of spots that people could have gotten on this morning if they know the lake.
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 04, 2014, 05:08:03 PM
fishintechnition, let me know where you`re coming from and can give you directions. Was thinking of parking in the Marina or on the Main Boat Ramp if necessary. Btw, if anyone has any better "suggestions" than the old barn foundation or golf club gravel pit I`m game...
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Post by: saugeyemarc on January 04, 2014, 06:05:32 PM
the areas around the mid lake portion of the gravel pits seem to be the first area to attract the crappies during January ice.  I'm hoping we get lucky enough to get ice out from the campground again.  Walleyes and crappies.
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 04, 2014, 07:35:15 PM
SaugeyeMarc, I`d follow anywhere you cared to lead...mind if we "tag along"? (I promise not to bring a GPS...)
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Post by: fishintechnician on January 04, 2014, 08:39:27 PM
I'm coming from Marysville if I remember right I will be coming in on rt 4. I can meet at the marina if you can give me an address. Are we doing it Saturday or Sunday?
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Post by: cincinnati kid on January 04, 2014, 09:07:36 PM
Ready for safe ice at CJ please keep us updated on the ice thickness.What a great lake to ice fish count me in.
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 04, 2014, 11:55:24 PM
fishingtechnition, once you get into Clark County on St Rt 4 turn L at the 1st light you come to, Croft Rd. Follow it under the RR overpass, over the creek and around the turn just past the Outlet Tower and turn L onto Robert Eastman Rd. Follow it till it ends at Buck Creek Lane and turn L into the Park. Follow it straight on to get to the Main Boat Ramp. To get to the Marina turn R at the intersection before the entry to the ramps, and follow it to the 3rd rd on the L; there will be a sign. If we hit the campground area just continue past the Marina into the far NW corner of the Campgrounds...
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Post by: fshman_165 on January 05, 2014, 02:23:35 PM
Went out this morning and was able to get onto the lake in one of the spots I checked. SaugeyeMarc joined me this morning and we slayed the bluegills...we caught fish non stop for about 3 hours. We had some small and quite a few of medium fish..but there were about 60 or 70 gills that ran 8 to 9.5 inches. The ice is not safe on most of the lake (2.5 inches) but there are a FEW 4 inch spots . Sounds like we are not going to get the snow they thought. This will allow for some good Ice growth. I will be checking the ice during the cold spell and will post it.
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 05, 2014, 02:47:28 PM
PLEASE be careful ! And in the same breath, I`m jealous ! Well done ! btw, anywhere near cover?
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Post by: Green Pea on January 05, 2014, 06:41:32 PM
I would like to hit a safe spot after work tomorrow. Should be able to get there around 4:30. Will anyone be over there then?
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Post by: fshman_165 on January 07, 2014, 12:34:40 PM
Did an Ice thickness test on 2 parts of the lake. The MBR area has 4 inches. I found a small area that has 5 inches. I was only able to check out to the pole attractors before I had to come back home for a work meeting. I will be going out at 2 pm to test other areas (Marina and breakwall arms). We should have about 2 more inches by tomorrow afternoon. There were a couple of thin areas with snow....but I was surprised by the uniformity.
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 07, 2014, 01:05:33 PM
Thank you sir !
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Post by: bruce136 on January 07, 2014, 01:10:09 PM
So,  when is everyone planning on going out?
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Post by: Green Pea on January 07, 2014, 06:37:33 PM
I'm going to stop there after work tomorrow just before 5:00. I decided not to head out today and give the ice a chance to thicken up.

Has anyone decided on a time and place to meet up this weekend? I am dying to pull a Walleye through the ice. I've never caught one on ice so hopefully this weekend their active.
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 07, 2014, 07:32:32 PM
Saturday WHIO is calling for rain...Friday perhaps? Or Sunday?
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Post by: fshman_165 on January 07, 2014, 07:56:56 PM
Marc and I got our shanties out on the ice today from 3 pm to 6. Ice was between 5 and 6 inches in most of the marina. Marc has a picture to post as soon as I email it to him. Crappies and gills were very active. We got some really nice fish. I had a breakoff that was probably a nice eye (from the size of the mark on my Marcum) just about 3 feet under the hole. I will be checking more of the main lake tomorrow. From the loud cracking, rumbling and popping we heard tonight, I would say we may have 2 more inches by tomorrow afternoon.
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 08, 2014, 01:32:34 AM
The weather guessers are still calling for rain Sat, decide on a time and where...Wouldn`t mind trying Marc`s suggestion of the #11 series on the N side of the Main Boat Ramp.
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Post by: IceLover on January 08, 2014, 08:37:38 AM
So is the get together sat or sunday

Hopefully I will be there both days but would like to hook up with you all
if possible
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 08, 2014, 02:54:00 PM
The weather guessers are calling for rain and breezy Sat, Sunday OK?  What time and where? If the #11 series is free of drifts it`s very close to the vehicles and at least partially sheltered from the wind most of the time...that`s my pick. Who`s in ?
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Post by: fshman_165 on January 08, 2014, 08:42:11 PM
I will re-check the ice in that area. Most the ice we checked today was close to 7 inches...we found some closer to 8 inches near the marina channel. I was out 2 times today fishing/checking ice. I wont be able to go out Saturday but I will probably be out Sunday morning till noon. Marc and I met Green Pea tonight. He joined us out in the marina channel heading to the main lake. Nice fella, hope he doesn't get any nasty habits after hanging out with us  :)
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 08, 2014, 11:54:04 PM
Sunday is looking good as far as the weather, anyone interested?
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Post by: fshman_165 on January 09, 2014, 11:02:26 AM
This will be my final Ice thickness post till next week during the short warm up. Ice on the lake ranges from 6 inches to just shy of 9 inches. Take precautions and enjoy....the fishing has been great.
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Post by: Green Pea on January 09, 2014, 05:45:29 PM
Hey Fishman, nice meeting you and Marc, thank you for the tips. I was only able to stick around for a few but had a good time winding down from work on the ice you guys. Did you catch any eyes after I left?

Lowell, I will be there all day on Sunday more than likely. My son has a school event up in Bellefontaine early Saturday but I should be able to get out for a bit once we get back.
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Post by: saugeyemarc on January 09, 2014, 07:37:20 PM
Green Pea, Sorry you didn't hang the fish that tried to eat your rod.  We worked blades at dark for an hour no luck.  Today I trucked it with John Mahar (didn't ask screen name)  out to the foundation north of the road bed.  Went out the marina and checked at least 30 holes on the way out.  Barren land saw no movement.  Caught a small gill and small crappie on foundation and that was it for the middle of lake.  Of course this was early afternoon not the best time.  Most of todays action was in the marina  Never found ice less than 6-1/2 inches, mostly 7 to 7-1/2.  Ice popped all day and the last inch of ice is so hard it's hard to finish your holes.  The mouth of the marina had an upheaval on the south side.  Open water for the first 6' off shore.  Water was coming out of the cracks in several areas as the lake is making ice and pressure cracks are developing.  Watch these area.  Most ice is clear all the way through though I'd avoid the real milky areas but not much snow stuck to the lake.  The thinnest ice is in the marina areas that are piled up with snow.  I found one with only 2 inches.  Talked to one angler who went off the campground to the road bed and reported the same ice conditions.  Anyway most of the lake can now be checked out. 
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 10, 2014, 12:13:54 AM
Green Pea, 8AMish ok? Say where...and again, I have no auger, and some (deleted !) took my rope...
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Post by: Green Pea on January 10, 2014, 06:21:32 PM
Lowell,

I have an auger and rope. I will be at the pumps by 8:00. I don't know the lake nearly as well as you and the others so I will go wherever the pack goes. I plan on being there the entire day. By golly I want to catch a Walleye through the ice so if I have to fish until midnight that's what I'll do.

One of them critters tried to eat my pole Wednesday evening and I somehow missed the damn thing ::) shame shame shame.
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Post by: cincinnati kid on January 10, 2014, 06:40:10 PM
When you guys talk about meeting at the pumps what pumps are you talking about . Cincy Kid ready to make the trip from Lebanon OH to CJ on Sunday AM.Since I will be comming alone sure would like to hook up fill much safer fishing in a pack.
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 10, 2014, 06:46:31 PM
Cincinnati kid,  how you`re coming up, if you have GPS route planning put in Buck Creek State Park Marina...otherwise let me know...the Marina fuel dock is behind the Concession blding... 
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Post by: Green Pea on January 10, 2014, 07:06:13 PM
Cincinnati Kid,

When you drive down the hill into the Marina, the pumps are straight ahead of you. You actually won't be able to miss everyone once you head into the Marina.
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Post by: cincinnati kid on January 10, 2014, 11:20:12 PM
Thanks for the info. I will get back on IFO WEBSITE Sat night for the latest update. Hope the rain does not ruin it for all  FISH ON 
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 11, 2014, 01:37:28 PM
The weather is SUPPOSED to be nice later today and be nice all day Sunday...As far as `hanging a walleye` think Marc had the right idea off the Main Boat Ramp. He fishes the lake MORE than anyone I know of during the winter (no offense !) and literally KNOWS it almost better than ANYONE...certainly he`s in my "Top 5" pick easily ! I DO have 1 `suggestion` bring at least 1 reel with 4-6 pd on it JUST in case !
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Post by: fshman_165 on January 11, 2014, 01:58:31 PM
You just need to meet more people. Oh by the way..the lake has lost about 1.5 inches from the rain and melt. If you head out to the main lake take your safety gear and rope off to each other in 2 man teams. I am heading up to indian tomorrow...good luck on the main lake.
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 11, 2014, 06:06:13 PM
Thank you for the report and good luck to yourself ! Be SAFE, sir !
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Post by: lowellhturner on January 13, 2014, 03:09:06 AM
Enjoyed the time out there with Salmonid, Geen Pea and the others. Got 7 crappie (1 barely keeper...no `gills, no perch ! Heard 1 drag squeeling for 1-2 seconds but whatever it was escaped with a free lunch...