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Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: icebucketjohn on January 25, 2017, 06:03:24 AM

Title: February without ICE?
Post by: icebucketjohn on January 25, 2017, 06:03:24 AM
Don't think I can recall a February without ice. I still think we'll be on the ice but only on inland lakes in protected bays.  If not, I may start believing in Global Warming.
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: quackpot on January 25, 2017, 06:18:09 AM
I read a report that this was the warmest year on record. I'm hoping for a cool down.
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: Downthehole on January 25, 2017, 07:13:37 AM
The cool down is coming....starting Thursday we have highs in the 30's and lows in the 20's. This is going to last at least 10 days according to weather forecasts....

We may get out yet!
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: g on January 25, 2017, 08:12:16 AM
Hopefully, we will be on Indian next weekend.
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: snowcone on January 25, 2017, 08:39:47 AM
surley weird weather,  but at this point im crazy enough to howl at the moon     right? 
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: slabslayer on January 25, 2017, 09:57:51 AM
Ready for round 3 myself!!  We'll be on but I don't think the big pond will freeze at all.  :'(
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: g on January 26, 2017, 08:07:00 AM
Still have faith we will be on inland waters again this year but Erie is a definite no go this year. Hopefully the last 8 year cycle will hold true and the next 2 years will be great ice for a lot of winter.
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: holehopper on January 26, 2017, 11:51:41 AM
no ice on erie no problem,launched out of mazurick ramp wed. 1-26-17 ,got shiners at herbs,rickards is closed and looks like it' for sale,trolled and jigged,did not do any good,but at least got out of akron for the day... :D :D
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: snowcone on January 26, 2017, 07:47:00 PM
hopper i was up just before ya and that front gave them lock jaw, and the active fish were farther n  w  ... alot of marks
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: g on January 27, 2017, 07:14:16 AM
Only thing I have to say to snowcone and holehopper is JEALOUS. Glad you made it out and in safely, just sorry you didn't catch fish. Herbs is my go to bait shop, reasonable prices and generous amount of shiners per scoop.
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: snowcone on January 27, 2017, 08:51:23 AM
it was a good day, i went up mainly because i couldnt believe open water in jan ???  the water  temp was 33 , there must have been 300 boats sat, im lovin global warming   ;D ;D ;D  all my ice gear is put away and im getting ready to put a water pump impeller on my 90 merc  because regular maint makes a happy motor....the bad part was i tore up the yard trying to get the boat out , all the rain has my yard  grass pudding.. :P   cant wait to get back up ... herb was very nice and gave us a few tips that was gold.....very strange weather has the fish acting different...sometimes i think i just suck but thats fishin   ;D    hey G  if you could tell the fish to be more friendly i would appreciate it..heheh
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: g on January 28, 2017, 05:27:17 PM
Don't worry about it snowcone, I already sent them a memo. LOL
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: toadfish on January 29, 2017, 06:15:51 AM
My guess is that Lake Erie will not freeze enough to get out on ice yet this season.  Even Grand Lake St Mary's is still open.  Forecast does have some cold temps, but not low enough to build safe ice in the next 10 days.  Maybe time has come to put away the ice gear for the season and hope for a better one next year.
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: slabslayer on January 29, 2017, 06:55:45 AM
I agree on Erie. Maybe the backwaters and bays, but not the main lake. But if the wind calms down, we'll definitely be on inland lakes.
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: Green Pea on January 29, 2017, 12:34:30 PM
My hope for the week is I will get to fish Indian Friday evening after work.
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: toadfish on January 31, 2017, 05:12:34 AM
It will have to get really cold, really fast to fish Indian by Friday unless you live a very clean life and know how to walk on water.  Grand Lake St. Marys is still wide open 1-31-2017.  Some skim ice on channels but warms temps last night may have taken that away.  Supposed to be warn the next couple days.  Days are long in February and we usually don't build ice, only maintain what we have.  Busted season and might be time for me to put away the gear for this disappointing season.  Doing that may just bring on the deep freeze for the rest of you guys!
Title: Re: February without ICE?
Post by: snowcone on January 31, 2017, 10:30:26 AM
well maybe thats why it got cold again because i have put up my ice gear.  was actually working on the boat but that is on hold , cant seem to keep the snow out of it  heheheh