Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: slabslayer on December 23, 2015, 08:02:17 AM
Title: I want ice!
Post by: slabslayer on December 23, 2015, 08:02:17 AM
Looking back thru my phone at the ice fishing pictures from this time last year, I want ice! It's end of December and I'm driving to work with a thin cotton long sleeve and my window down. I need to smell the crisp, cold air over a frozen lake and feel the crunch of ice under my feet, all while I hear an auger cutting a hole in the ice. I'm addicted to ice fishing and need a hard water fix bad!
Title: Re: I want ice!
Post by: g on December 23, 2015, 08:15:33 AM
Amen to that slab. Have hardwater withdraws . After this rain is through, I will need to mow my grass again. Sick of seeing flies and misc. bugs everywhere. Need ice to cure my depression. Please bring in on soon!!!!
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Post by: futurestrader on December 23, 2015, 10:19:50 AM
Don't get excited for this year the El Nino is not budging in South America and until it does the weather pattern will remain the same. Merry Christmas and hope to see some of you on the ice next year.
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Post by: holehopper on December 23, 2015, 01:47:33 PM
you can't always get what you want,but sometimes you get what you need, :o
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Post by: toadfish on December 23, 2015, 02:38:23 PM
I am with you slab! I have to get the mower out one more time. I would rather be pushing a snow shovel or snow blower than a lawn mower. Damn you el nino! I just can't wait to hear the crunch of snow under foot, the wirr of the vexilar and the roar of the lantern. Come on cold weather! Santa better bring me low temps for Christmas. 65f for this time of year is insanely hot.
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Post by: icebucketjohn on December 23, 2015, 06:07:15 PM
Here's your ICE
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Post by: snowcone on December 23, 2015, 10:51:34 PM
I just had a lightning strike real close :o here ya go joel this was the day before my 6 gal bucket blew across the lake with my ice scoop close behind.
Title: Re: I want ice!
Post by: toadfish on December 24, 2015, 05:45:43 AM
Go away El Nino! Christmas eve 2015 before 6 am and the temp is over 50. It should be 30 degrees cooler.
This season is not looking good at all.
Merry Christmas everyone.
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Post by: Downthehole on December 24, 2015, 07:36:56 AM
It's slowly getting here....been looking at the NOA ice/snow charts over the past few weeks and the cold is slowly moving south. Once El Niño calms we'll have ice...
Title: Re: I want ice!
Post by: z400wolverine on December 27, 2015, 10:19:58 AM
Current Info:
December 26th 2015 Hello all, We are open! YAY we finally have ATV safe ice!!!!! We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. The lake did finally freeze over December 18th. December 23rd we checked ice, we have 6inches of ice up to 2 miles out that includes: island/big muskie and to snag any further than this you should plan on doing some checking of ice thickness before venturing out. Yesterday perch were biting on the corner of snag in 30ft water. On the island in 18-24ft there were a mixture of perch and walleyes being caught. Let the ice fishing begin!! See you soon. 14 hours away,getting closer,lol
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Post by: 30inthabucket on December 27, 2015, 09:12:28 PM
Watching the Minnesota new York game, and they said it was 13 degrees there (Minnesota). Need a couple weeks of that!
Title: Re: I want ice!
Post by: slabslayer on December 28, 2015, 08:36:54 AM
Ageeed! Plus my Vikings won and are back in the playoffs! ;D Since the Browns are a terrible pile of 💩 the Vikes are a bright spot!
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Post by: holehopper on December 28, 2015, 09:04:12 AM
El nino go away...............come La nina,and soon.
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Post by: icebucketjohn on December 28, 2015, 05:30:38 PM
HH Gary:
I'm ready to post a Nimmy waiting on the ice.
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Post by: holehopper on December 28, 2015, 07:44:03 PM
yeah go ahead john,just make something up real good,and well all pretend its real.,and get all excited. :D
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Post by: crappiehunter on December 29, 2015, 04:05:20 AM
I NEED ICE! Being spoiled the past couple years of great ice fishing has me itching so bad to go this year.
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Post by: Saw guy on December 29, 2015, 10:15:42 AM
Better get something for that rash. Ice is non existant this year.
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Post by: Strongpersuader on December 29, 2015, 11:56:02 AM
1-9 thru 1-12, lows in the teens- low teens. Day temps in the high 20's in the Mansfield area. Keep your fingers crossed.
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Post by: LeeinOH on December 29, 2015, 01:30:57 PM
Yeah baby!!!!!!!!!! Let's go fishin!!!!
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Post by: z400wolverine on December 29, 2015, 09:00:42 PM
Hey Strong,haven't seen ya in awhile,all go good with your boat?
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Post by: Strongpersuader on January 03, 2016, 07:52:40 PM
You Mansfield area dogs will be ice fishing by end of the week I bet. Might have to make a trip if it don't make up here.
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Post by: z400wolverine on January 03, 2016, 09:52:56 PM
Unfortunately 48 by the weekend,WTF?
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Post by: z400wolverine on January 03, 2016, 10:00:48 PM
I blame it on IBJ,look at his post! He prayed(Let me have a good and healthy recovery,before good ice)!Lol just kidding John,trying to raise the humour bar!I know you are ready!
Title: Re: I want ice!
Post by: g on January 04, 2016, 08:49:49 AM
Just another tease by mother nature. Just when my hope starts building again, my hopes get smashed again. Hopefully the weathermans records will hold true and they will be wrong as usual.
Title: Re: I want ice!
Post by: slabslayer on January 04, 2016, 10:21:29 AM
Looks like after this coming weekend it's going into building mode for a while. Should be on safe ice before we know it. Can't wait!
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Post by: Strongpersuader on January 04, 2016, 10:50:12 AM
Yep, looking like around the middle of Jan. now..... Hopefully!
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Post by: 30inthabucket on January 04, 2016, 08:40:22 PM
Let's hope the weatherman is right for once
Title: Re: I want ice!
Post by: g on January 05, 2016, 08:20:05 AM