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976
« on: January 06, 2011, 08:26:50 PM »
Here's a nice bull bluegill caught by my son, Nathan on Jan 6, 2011
977
« on: January 06, 2011, 08:23:10 PM »
... Thought today would be a killer day on the ice, so both my son, Nathan & I hit the ice about 4:30 pm and fished till 5:45. Sad to report the bite was very very slow, but Nate managed to catch his largest gill ever. a 9 1/4" fatty. (We only caught 6 fish).
Here's a pic the big gill. Too bad we didnt catch a dozen of those bulls.
978
« on: January 05, 2011, 11:59:10 AM »
My son, Nathan got "OURS" towards the end of last season at Gander Mtn in Twinsburg. So far, we havent had any broken bolt issues.
I'm doning these modifications:
- Longer & Thicker Pull Rope
- Eye Bolts, Washes & Carabiners for attaching the rope on "Both Ends"..
whenever & choose to change depending on the wind direction.
- D-rings & Bungy cords on inner tub to keep gear from tipping
- Non-Skid strips on inside of tub floor to keep gear from sliding
- Runners to protect bottom of tub
- Hooks on inner aluminum tubes for hanging coat & other gear.
979
« on: January 05, 2011, 11:50:37 AM »
The large circles were done to differeniate my shanty from others like it.
I remember when I was a youngin, shanties on Lake Erie and Mogadore all had distinctive color schemes & patterns. It looked like a circus on the ice.
Think I'll do that to my Clam Nanook one of these days also.
980
« on: January 04, 2011, 05:23:53 PM »
WOW...
Nice
981
« on: January 04, 2011, 05:21:20 PM »
Ohio State is really in a NO WIN situation.. whether they win the game or not.
If they win, the media will cry foul b/c of the players who are suspended next year played this game.
If they lose, it'll be another black eye of Big 10 Bowl Defeats.
982
« on: January 04, 2011, 04:18:32 PM »
Finally taking a serious look at ice fishing outerwear. I'll certainly give Ice Armor a serious look since they are a sponsor on this website. (I like the features of the Gray/Black Model)
Curious as to the different makes, styles, etc... Wanting personal experiences with them and recommendations.... durability, performance, features, pluses & minuses.
Clam Corporation Ice Armour
Arctic Gear
IDI Gear Arctic Armor
Frabill
Strikemaster
HyCreek
ColdSnap
Features I'm interested in:
Short Inseam for us "Altitude Challenged-Ice Fisherman"
Insulated
Padded Knees & Rear End
Waterproof/Breathable
Lots & Lots & Lots of Pockets (Prefer velcro closure over zippers)
983
« on: January 04, 2011, 11:53:20 AM »
I'll hit East when we're certain we have good, safe ice. I usually park at Burch's Landing or at the closed restaurant adjacent to the clock tower.
It may be another week before I start venturing onto it.
984
« on: January 04, 2011, 08:27:54 AM »
Check the Gander Mountain Stores
985
« on: January 03, 2011, 07:53:45 PM »
Knew as soon as I woke up and saw the sunrise with clear skies and full sunshine it wasnt going to be great day on the ice. Even so, I went to Turkeyfoot as planned. Set up my 6 tip-up with minnows and starting fishing & jigging for panfish.
Right off the bat, I landed this nice perch... thought the day might turn out better than expected, but that catch was a false alarm. Managed to catch only 9 fish and bring 8 home... 3 Crappie, 1 Perch, 3 Gills & 1 Sunsfish.
Fished 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Never caught a fish on the tip ups
Ice was solid 4'-5"... Slick as a mirror. My feet went out from underneath me and I busted my ars on it... Luckily, no damage. (I didnt realize that one of my boot cleats came off while sitting in the shanty... found out too late).
Here's a pic of the perch.
986
« on: January 03, 2011, 07:35:56 PM »
Knew as soon as I woke up and saw the sunrise with clear skies and full sunshine it wasnt going to be great day on the ice. Even so, I went to Turkeyfoot as planned. Set up my 6 tip-up with minnows and starting fishing & jigging for panfish.
Right off the bat, I landed this nice perch... thought the day might turn out better than expected, but that catch was a false alarm. Managed to catch only 9 fish and bring 8 home... 3 Crappie, 1 Perch, 3 Gills & 1 Sunsfish.
Fished 8:00 am - 12:30 pm Never caught a fish on the tip ups
Ice was solid 4'-5"... Slick as a mirror. My feet went out from underneath me and I busted my ars on it... Luckily, no damage. (I didnt realize that one of my boot cleats came off while sitting in the shanty... found out too late).
Here's a pic of the perch.
987
« on: January 03, 2011, 07:28:00 PM »
Posted a few pics this afternoon.. no problems doing so.
988
« on: January 03, 2011, 03:50:11 PM »
Whether is dad's, sons, daughter, girlfriends, wives or buddies.... ice fishing has its own special memories that soft water fishing cannot compare to.
Here's some of my pics... some dating back to 1978
989
« on: January 03, 2011, 03:41:46 PM »
Many of you know by experience the 1lb propane cannisters are problematic to lower effeciences when the container is colder. (You've seen frost develop on the outside of the cannister when it's in use.
One way I've found to increase its usage & efficiency is to make a CANNISTER INSULATOR.
Here's 2 pics.
990
« on: January 03, 2011, 02:14:35 PM »
Here's a pic of an old Feffercorn 1-man, canvas shanty (Feffercorn commercially made shanties out of Sandusky, Ohio from the 1950's to the early 1970's)
I had it for a couple of years. Served me well, but finally sold it to another icer.
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