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Offline SD Joe

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Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« on: Jan 14, 2013, 12:19 PM »
Hey everyone,

I am 46 yrs old and never ice fished in my life until Saturday at Family Fishing Park and then again yesterday at Lake Alvin.  I didn't catch anything either day, but I did get some bites and saw some fish at the Family Fishing Park.  Nothing though at Lake Alvin.  I just have the basic equipment (hand auger, hub shelter, and a couple of spinning rods/reels.)  No electronics, that will probably have to wait a year or two.  I just discovered this board on Saturday, and I have to say I love all of the discussion and appreciate how everyone shares their tips.  What a great resource. 

Joe
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Offline fishslayer32

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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #1 on: Jan 14, 2013, 01:24 PM »
if you want to travel you can go to 81 ponds by volga heard of a few nice perch
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Offline mricefish

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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #2 on: Jan 14, 2013, 01:29 PM »
lots of good fishing in ne sd if you are willing to drive up this way.
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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #3 on: Jan 14, 2013, 01:38 PM »
Bitter is well worth the drive if you've got someone who knows the lake.
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Offline fishslayer32

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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #4 on: Jan 14, 2013, 02:08 PM »
bitter lake is way too big you can lost way to easy out there in the dark. there is also to many people to deal with.
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Offline NB7314

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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #5 on: Jan 14, 2013, 05:34 PM »
One can catch lots of fish at Alvin.
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Offline SD Joe

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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #6 on: Jan 15, 2013, 09:28 AM »
Eagleblood, I got your PM, but I am unable to reply.  Must have to be a member of the board for a while before you can reply or send a PM.  Anyway, that is a nice offer, I really appreciate it.  It sounds like fun.  I don't know if I could swing a Thursday or Friday because I work those days.  I will look at my calendar for the next few weeks and see if I can take one of those off.

Joe
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Offline fishslayer32

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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #7 on: Jan 15, 2013, 11:40 AM »
Clear Lake by the town Clear lake i heard is good i guess buddies caught there limit of perch out there last night!
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Offline fishslayer32

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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #8 on: Jan 15, 2013, 11:52 AM »
Not the one in Hamlin county, really slow and clear water.
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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #9 on: Jan 15, 2013, 05:56 PM »
Family park is great for multi species fishing such as trout and bass, but there are other places like lake Alvin.
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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #10 on: Jan 15, 2013, 08:28 PM »
So the One in clear lake in duel county is doing pretty well lately huh?
Good walleyes or just perch and pike mostly?
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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #11 on: Nov 20, 2014, 10:25 AM »
Is their ice in Family Park yet?
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Offline mjoldersma

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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #12 on: Nov 20, 2014, 03:55 PM »
Has anyone caught anything at Family Park. I never have good luck there. but may try ice fishing .  Any updates on ice thickness on family park.
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Offline Jollyman

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Re: Brand New to Ice Fishing - Sioux Falls Area
« Reply #13 on: Nov 22, 2014, 05:34 PM »
There are fish at Family Park.  It's close to town and it's a great place to take kids.
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