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IceFishOhio.com General Info => Welcome to IceFishOhio => Topic started by: Nuttyfisherman on January 29, 2013, 09:43:23 AM
Title: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: Nuttyfisherman on January 29, 2013, 09:43:23 AM
I am new to this site I have only ice fished a handful of times
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: mitch131 on January 29, 2013, 09:55:17 AM
welcome to the site what lakes do you fish
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: HardWater Junkie on January 29, 2013, 10:16:58 AM
Welcome to IFO. If you have any questions dont hesitate to ask.
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: skunkedagain on January 29, 2013, 11:04:12 AM
Welcome aboard, this is the place to be. Good luck and good fishing!
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: Nuttyfisherman on January 29, 2013, 11:52:49 AM
The only lake I have ice fished in Ohio is mosquito lake I have fished a small farm pond in Michigan once Also my uncle owns a lake in PA it's an old coal strip mine but have never fished it on ice
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: slabslayer on January 29, 2013, 12:06:48 PM
Welcome, glad you're here!
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: Luvztaphish on January 29, 2013, 01:15:42 PM
What county in PA ? Caught a lot of huge fish out of coal strip mines. Mosquito is a great lake.to be near . Welcome to IFO.
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: Ntoiceman36 on January 29, 2013, 03:52:28 PM
Welcome friend,I hope you get to still alot of holes in the future,I've fishing is a great hobby.
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: snowcone on January 29, 2013, 07:36:22 PM
welcome nutty, skeeter is a good lake to be near. alot of good people here and ask and you will receive ;D
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: Nuttyfisherman on January 29, 2013, 09:45:21 PM
The lake is between mercer and Franklin PA Not sure how thick the ice gets I do know that the lake is spring fed and when I do fish it in the spring summer and fall you can see at least 15-20 feet down in the water It holds gills,crappie,perch,large mouth, and pike
Thank you everyone for the great welcome to the site
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: Luvztaphish on January 30, 2013, 07:32:30 AM
Have family near Franklin and in Butler county. Most are spring fed ,just keep checking the ice. Welcome.
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: futurestrader on January 30, 2013, 09:55:46 AM
Welcome aboard!
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: HardWater Junkie on January 30, 2013, 02:59:42 PM
Make sure you are using a spud when walking around on those spring fed lakes and ponds and any other lake as well. You can be on 8 inchs of good ice and hit a spot where the spring is and go thru if it didnt freeze well. Those springs can be dangerous.
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: Nuttyfisherman on January 30, 2013, 05:10:08 PM
Thank you for the warning Being a large man I don't venture on ice unless I know it's at least 6-8 inches What type of spud bar are you talking about
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: HardWater Junkie on January 30, 2013, 06:41:47 PM
I use one like in the link below. There is several different makes and models on the market. Just google ice fishing chisel. You can also use a construction spud bar or breaker bar. I just dont like the construction ones because they are to heavy to be carrying around all day. When Im walking on the ice I will hit the ice in the same spot 2-3 times every 3 or 4 steps. If it doesnt go thru the ice you should be good to go. I have never gone thru the ice when I spudded my way around and I am a large man myself. It definitly beats stopping to drill a hole every 50 feet and its a lot safer because you are not traveling that far with out testing the ice.
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: futurestrader on February 01, 2013, 02:06:50 PM
I have a friend on the site who just bought an Eskimo Spud bar and the pin broke the first time out and they won't even replace it! Complete piece of garbage from Eskimo as a word to the wise.
Title: Re: New to ice fish Ohio
Post by: buddachiefer on February 01, 2013, 05:26:32 PM
I'm the one that bought the 2 piece redneck from eskimo, fell apart first time out called customer service and they said they never heard of such a thing happening sorry........sorry thats all you got, so I told sheri to f off and I wouldn't take an eskimo product if they gave it to me for free. Pure garbage. If you want a two piece go with the clam much better. F ESKIMO PRODUCTS.