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Messages - mbass8dor
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« on: January 22, 2012, 09:52:05 AM »
Hello everyone,
Any ice reports yet? Seen someone checking near pullout area Sat. didn't look too thick!!!!! About the Eagles, I've been watching the nest for any activity? So far there was still snow in the nest, But it's still early yet.
I hope the ice thickens up soon, I have had my gear ready to go since November lol!!!!!!!! One thing's for sure this year, I'll have my Camera with me! Last year we had some great sights on the ice, And I want to capture it on film next time. Well everyone be safe out there, We need people doing the ice dance for us lol!!!!!!!!!!!
Tom
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« on: January 21, 2012, 01:13:24 PM »
Hello Everyone,
Well the ice isn't safe yet! Too many soft spots, We need a hard freeze?
Yesterday while checking the ice and wanting to take some pictures, I happened to catch an Adult and 2 Juvenile Bald Eagles feeding on a goose they killed!!!!! Couldn't get closer to them, Ice is too thin yet!!!!!! But it's nice to see these beautiful birds. Hopefully we'll be on the ice soon?
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« on: February 28, 2011, 01:03:40 AM »
Hello HardWaterJunky,
I took the picture from in front of the tire reef area at the main lot and the Eagles were near the RR tracks? I'm not sure where all the tires reefs are on Wingfoot, Rest assure I'll be checking it out this year lol!!!!! Like I said, It may have been a better picture had I been able to get to my regular fishing spot? I had both Eagles in the frame earlier, But I couldn't keep the camera steady and by the time I hit the button it was a blurred image? Next time I'll be ready for the shot lol!!!! You guys have a great year, Hopefully see you on the water.
Tom
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« on: February 27, 2011, 10:32:01 PM »
Hello snowcone,
That's right! That's one of the benefits of being outdoors, You will find entertainment from the Wildlife lol!!!!! Plus in the Wintertime, It's very peaceful and quiet compaired to Summertime! I should've took pictures of the Squirrels today also, They know Spring is just around the corner? I'll be out with my camera again, Get pictures of the Wildlife and the Goodyear Blimp lol!!!!! Have a great day my friends.
Tom
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« on: February 27, 2011, 05:44:05 PM »
Hello all,
Today was my last day on the ice this year! Fishing was lousy, And there was too many bad areas!!!!!! But I did see 2 Bald Eagles, And managed to get a picture of one on the ice near the tracks! It's always worth seeing the wildlife getting ready for Spring, I had a great season and met a lot of new friends for my first ice season! Thank you all, Can't wait til next year.
Tom
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« on: February 26, 2011, 10:49:38 PM »
Hello Hardwaterjunkie,
It was a mess pulling out and comming in? That slush sucks!!!! It has a pucker power when you sink into it lol!!!!! I would not venture out too far from where others have been? There is a very thin area straight out and to the left of the pull out area, Near Island! I had the auger go right through, Area is unsafe!!!!!! Be very careful out there guys, In most areas the ice is 8-10 inches thick, about 3-4 inches clear ice and the rest white ice? I did manage10 crappie, Missed a few that were hitting very light. We need a hard freeze!!!!!!!!
Hope this helps.
Tom
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« on: February 26, 2011, 11:29:10 AM »
Hello All,
Anyone fishing Wingfoot tonight? I'm thinking about going out this afternoon, And check the ice? I heard that there's still 8-10 inches of ice? Just wondering how the shoreline looks like for pulling out? Last time I was there the shoreline was opened up, And you'd have wet feet! I'm hoping to get in a few more trips somewhere, Before it's all melted? I'll let you know what I find, I'll be headed out in a bit here? Hoping for the evening bite!
Tom
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« on: February 22, 2011, 08:58:10 PM »
HardWaterJunkie,
The Eagles have been flying around us in front of the main parking lot?
At times you can see them flying past the Goodyear hanger, To a stand of trees on the
left hand side looking towards the hanger? I've seen them mostly in the afternoon, But
I'm sure they fly in the mornings as well? I may just spend the day with my camera,
since it looks like the ice isn't too good there? I couldn't pull out today, No matter where you went to pull out you got wet feet!!!! I tried the main lot area and the boat ramp, Ice is very unsafe now? That rain really screwed things up! I'm wondering if those Eagles have a nest nearby, Or they're just cruising through? Either way, It's great seeing them around.
Tom
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« on: February 21, 2011, 02:28:16 PM »
Hello ice phisher,
It looks like the ice will be good for at least another week? Depends on what the weather does? Ice looked much better Sunday, I caught about 15 and my buddy caught 10. I avoided those wet spots and looked for indentations under the snow last night! You'll get your feet wet near shore pulling out and comming in? You just have to be careful, And watch where you're walking? I seen another Bald Eagle around 5pm. flying around! I'm planning on a Tuesday trip out? I hope to see you out there buddy? Talk to you later.
Tom
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« on: February 20, 2011, 11:44:50 AM »
Hello Guys,
My buddy and I were out there also Sat. I tried marking some real bad spots with branches making an X to mark that spot, But either the wind or people unknowingly moved them from 1 real bad spot!!!!!!! There's a huge auger hole that had a thin sheet of ice on it, It broke as soon as I tapped my toe on it!!!!! I didn't want someone getting hurt or worse! Hardwaterjunky, Did you see the 3 adult Bald Eagles flying around? We got a real good look at one up close to the shanty! I love watching them flying around our area. Open water around the boat launch area shoreline also? Be very careful out there, Wear spikes and perhaps carry a spud bar to be safe around iffy areas? Like you said, Ice is between 8" or 9" in a lot of areas, But there may be thin areas especially around the sunken tire reef? That wind was a bear out, Especially trying to put up a shanty lol!!!!! Thought we were going to windsurf lol!!!!!! Good thing for anchors! Fishing was strange today? We each caught a couple crappie, But they were just pecking the baits and tough to detect the bite? Thank goodness for the Vex! It said the fish were on it, Lifted the rod and sure enough they were there? Well I'm thinking about heading back out this afternoon or Monday, Depending on the ice and weather conditions? Hope to see you guys out there.
Tom
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« on: February 18, 2011, 12:11:03 AM »
It was very slow tonight,
Snow's melting fast! It's a muddy drag out to the ice from the
main parking lot in the park! Ice is still thick enough so far!
Crappie were spotty tonight, They would just peck at the bait!
Highlight of the day, Was a few Bald Eagles! Seen one on the ice
then later it's mate flew by towards the Goodyear Hanger.
Baits: mixed results of minnows and maggots working better than waxies?
But some days the waxies catch a lot of fish? Just try everything lol!!!
Hope this helps, Good luck.
Tom
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« on: February 17, 2011, 01:54:19 PM »
Hello All,
Just wondering if anyone else is fishing Wingfoot tonight? I'll be heading out there in a bit,
Fishing til whenever the fish quit biting lol!!!! Fished with my buddy last night, Fish didn't turn on until dark? It was a slow bite, Caught 15 Crappie. Ice was still thick in spots, But a lot of water on the ice surface! Wish we would get a cold night, Or a few cold night and days? Ice would be great!!!!! I hope we don't get the rain? I'll be dragging the sled and bucket sitting today lol!!!! Nice weather for that. I'll be wearing brown coveralls and orange cap if any members are out there, Say hello!!!!!! Good luck and good fishing.
Tom
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« on: February 08, 2011, 10:01:42 AM »
Hello All,
My name is Tom, And I'm addicted to ice fishing lol!!!!!!
This is my first year to ever ice fish, And I'm having a blast learning the ropes!!!!! It's so peaceful on the ice, And the people are great and ready to help a newbie out? I've been fishing Wingfoot a lot recently, Learning every time out on how to catch these fish? I've made a lot of friends also this year, And just want to say Thank You! Be safe everyone. Hope to see you out there.
Tom
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