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holehopper

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on: February 19, 2016, 10:54:02 AM
I'm throwing in the towel,could have squeezed one more day out of osp,but with high temps,and high winds,just don't feel like dealing with the slush etc.and the poor catch rate thursday, made my mind up for me,got out 10 or 11 times,and i'm  good with that,maybe next season will be more favorable for us,time will tell. :) ;) :D
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Reply #1 on: February 19, 2016, 12:54:06 PM
I'm done now as well. Got out today at OSP, and there were a couple guys at Nimi but the ice is turning slushy. Maybe a brave soul or 2 might get tomorrow morning, but I won't be among them.  Didn't get skunked, and got a nice bass in the process. Will put report in portage lakes board. But at least we ice fished this year, hopefully next year will be better.
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Reply #2 on: February 19, 2016, 03:24:33 PM
Just unloaded the truck and put everything away,oiled the auger blades,and hung it up till next year,now i know it's really over. >:( >:( >:(
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Reply #3 on: February 19, 2016, 05:27:49 PM
Yeah I came home from work today and put away the shanty, auger, spud and other ice gear. Left enough out to dock fish. I do have a question. Anything special I need to do to my flip shanty for storage?

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Reply #4 on: February 19, 2016, 05:50:16 PM
I always wipe mine out and make sure everything's dry. Then I set it up in my basement so no mice can get to it and so it's not crumpled up all summer. If that's not an option, make sure 100% dry then put the cover on and store out of direct sunlight and where it'll stay dry and free of moisture. It'll last for years if you do that.
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Reply #5 on: February 19, 2016, 07:19:55 PM
Walked out on OSP Friday after work around 4:30pm. Talked to Fish2Win Sean, Bobberbucket Dave, Erie Angler Justin and a few other OGFers. Bite was slow. Ice looked like it'll hold up tomorrow morning.

Gonna try OSP in the Saturday morning for a couple of hours.
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Reply #6 on: February 19, 2016, 07:25:56 PM
We did it our way!  :)
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Reply #7 on: February 19, 2016, 09:14:09 PM
Thanks slab. About what my plan was

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Reply #8 on: February 19, 2016, 09:49:40 PM
heavy sigh   :-\    but  spring is closing in 
the time you spend fishing cannot be deducted from your life...

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Reply #9 on: February 20, 2016, 06:22:30 AM
Quote from: snowcone on February 19, 2016, 09:49:40 PM
heavy sigh   :-\    but  spring is closing in 


Spring = pre-spawn and post spawn bass fun!
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Reply #10 on: February 20, 2016, 06:23:51 AM
Bring on the spring gobblers and river smallies... The fat lady has sang.

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Reply #11 on: February 20, 2016, 08:56:29 AM
Yep, definitely time to shift focus to the soft water bass season. I've already begun perperations for it.
It will be with a heavy heart that I will be unloading the truck this afternoon of my ice gear for what I believe will be the last time till next December.  :'(
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Reply #12 on: February 26, 2016, 08:30:03 AM
Unfortunately another ice season has come to an end. The shanty, auger, spud bar and safety gear have been put away awaiting next years adventures. The rest of my gear gets used year round. Won't be long and I'll be using the Vex to catch crappies and saugeyes from the boat. Come on and warm up since ice season is over.

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Reply #13 on: February 26, 2016, 08:45:42 AM
Quote from: g on February 26, 2016, 08:30:03 AM
Unfortunately another ice season has come to an end. The shanty, auger, spud bar and safety gear have been put away awaiting next years adventures. The rest of my gear gets used year round. Won't be long and I'll be using the Vex to catch crappies and saugeyes from the boat. Come on and warm up since ice season is over.

I'm going to experiment with the vex on my boat this year......can't wait...
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Reply #14 on: February 26, 2016, 04:52:38 PM
 It was great to fish with all of you and meet new faces! Thank you for the invites, company and guidance to all I got to cross paths with this season!
 
 It would be great to get together for an Erie (or other trip) during the soft water season.
 
 Most of all,  I would like to thank  "Team Rusty Fishing and Equipment Recovery" for their support!!!!!!

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