Ice Fish Ohio Forum
Ice Fishing => General Discussion => Topic started by: Besquick on December 18, 2022, 10:08:30 AM
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I hope I don't jinx it, but it looks like we may be getting a Christmas gift of an early start to the ice season this year??
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Forecast does not look good at the end of the month, warm and rain. Those conditions will eat up any ice we get pretty quick. >:(
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That would be very unfortunate. Cross our fingers the forecast will change? The sled has been packed and waiting to go since the end of November, I have that ice fishing itch ;D
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I have the itch too. I hope the forecast is right for the cold coming but not the rain and warm Temps. Fingers crossed while doing a cold dance!
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For sure! I hope we don’t get all the snow up to the north Friday. That’ll really slow ice production down.
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The 50-60 mph winds will put more of a damper on ice forming than the snow. Ice doesn't form real well in 2 footers.
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That is true as well!! That wind will be a killer. Didn’t realize it was going to be that windy.
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OSP is locked up and Nimmy is 95% locked up and Moggy is from pics I seen locked up so the wind shouldn't be a major problem.
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Nice! Drove by Nimi today and saw that. Got my bait all stocked up at Eddie’s.
Next week looks awful starting Thursday, but I think with the cold this weekend, we’ll definitely get a few days beginning to middle of next week.
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Yeah, hopefully we'll at least get a taste Monday and Tuesday, would be nice to have some consistent weather, but then I remember where we live lol! 50 degree temperature swings in the winter are normal....
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Agreed! I’m shooting for Tuesday-Thursday starting at OSP and I’ll see what’s locked in from there.
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Well I was wrong. The wind tore Nimmy apart as it is now 90% open. Am going to go up Saturday to check ice conditions, should be a couple areas that should be good.
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What about CLR? Since moggy freezes so easily would it be good on Monday? I work Tuesday so Monday's about the only day I can go
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That really sucks. Carl, can you check OSP as well? I would, but am doing stuff with family today and tomorrow. Thanks!!
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Nimmy still has lots of open spots. Checked c1, S Main and both have 2 inches near shore but open spots out farther. Campground shore line crap as always but better a couple feet out. Was alone so I didn't go father out. Suprised but cove south of S Main was half open, thought with winds out of the west it should have been good. OSP was all froze. Checked by the boat house and spud went in with one good hit, but my spud can do that thru and inch and a half. Figure Campground and OSP should be good Monday.
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Nobody is more anxious to get out on the ice then me. But with the heavy winds that accompanied this cold snap there will be sketchy areas. Be careful out there and don't forget your ice picks! Tight lines!!!
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Absolutely correct, SNAG! It's too risky! Might be well to have patience and simply wait until we have better conditions.
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Awesome!! Thank you!!
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And next week's forecast keeps getting better every time I check it.... Sike.... :-\
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Gonna check my little pond tomorrow. Should be at least 4 inches. It was iced over before the winds came. Might get 3 days of fishing in. ;)
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Will be trying Nimmy Monday morning. ALthough could end up at OSP
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Hoping to get out later tomorrow as well. Let us know what the ice looks like! Stay safe!
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Thanks all, if anyone hits OSP, please let me know if it’s good. I can’t go today, but midweek I can head out!
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I have about 5 1/2 inches of ice. Fished yesterday, first hole, first drop and bam! The bluegill bite was on! 1 small bass and a few keeper gills. Heading out and fishing all day today. Hopefully get a few more nice gills and maybe some perch to add for a wintertime fish fry.
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Very nice!! That’s awesome! First ice is the best!!
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its freezin folks go go gadget safety gear lol
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Caught enough for a little fish fry this weekend.
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Nice going! Congrats! Enjoy !!!
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Thanks Ice hole 2. I have 3 nice gills and the bass. Haven't caught a single perch this year. Will be out again today. Maybe tomorrow if it's still safe.
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Did anyone fish Indian? Curious as to it's past ice conditions and how the bite was. Thanks!
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Indian was good to me before the warm up. There WAS about 6-7" of ice
at blackhawk. Perch hit pimple tipped with minnow head like the saugeye. They tasted great. 3 saugeye 16-18" hit before first light and after dark. I won't go back on it for a while.
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Thanks for the reply, Toadfish! I appreciate it. Glad you had fun. Yes, it will be a while for next ice. Hope we get some soon!
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Same here! We had a couple fishable days some places on Portage, but I was tied up for both. Hoping for a cold second half of January and a really cold February.
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Got out 5 times including this morning. Fished a private spot this morning and got run off as guy who said he didn't care if I fished it didn't care because he had no say in who could fish there.
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I threw in the towel for the season. Shanty is stored away until next year (hopefully). My trip to devils lake north dakota will be my last outing for this season. I guess it was good a good season while it lasted.
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I’m getting close. If we don’t get at least a skim ice by Feb 1 I’m going to as well. I always hold out hope till Feb 1. If it’s not here by then, it won’t be.
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Just checked AccuWeather forecast (or as some say In AccuWeather ) for the coldest stretch around the Indian Lake area. Jan 26 - Feb 2 ( 8 days) Avg High= 30.8 deg.F Avg Low = 16.8 deg F Is this good enough for safe ice? Just have to wait and see!!
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I have 2 ice fishing friend's that may have put the jinx on this season. One bought a new electric auger, the other built a new smitty sled. I'm struggling to determine which one to blame. :)
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Haha! Things are starting to look up though middle of next week. We may be walking on water again yet! Fingers crossed!
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Enjoy reading comments like yours,SNAG ! Keeps us all smiling during these questionable times. Thank you!!
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The season may not be over yet !! Forecast for Indian Lake area. Jan 30 - Feb 6 ( 8 days) Avg. High - 23.5 deg F Avg.Low - 12.5 deg F ???
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I think we’ll get one more shot. Maybe not a long time, but we’ll have a window!!
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I was able to fish safely yesterday with only 3 inches of ice on my little pond. I drug out my 8 foot Pelican boat and fished out it on the ice! Didn't catch anything, but had a good time.
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Awesome!! I’m very disappointed in this season. Zero trips and it looks like it’s going to stay that way. 😡🙄😢
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Great !! Glad you had a good time ! Good pics!