Author Topic: Let's hear from everyone!!! (Read 3167 times)

Ice_Fly · « **on:** Nov 12, 2014, 10:49 AM »

Getting anxious... hoping for some fishable channels for the 11-21 weekend. May unfreeze again, but I wouldn't be surprised to see at least a few sheltered channels that weekend. Same thing happened last year though a little later. Was wanting to go but hadn't checked the boards or any spots. Found out people had been fishing for like 3-4 days!!!

~ Chris D.

Noble County

rico · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 11:05 AM »

I just don't know. Right now it is dependent on whether the forecast is true and holds up. Right now it aint.

Ice_Fly · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 11:41 AM »

Yea man that's very true!

tater140 · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 11:55 AM »

I would also think the ground around the shoreline will be warm for a bit yet, making the edges easily soft also.

wax_worm · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 12:28 PM »

Agree about the shoreline and ground not being frozen...and with lake temps still in the mid to upper 40's even if a channel does freeze the water under it may cause it to melt from the bottom if mixing with main lake water due to wind. Shallow ponds may freeze quick, but I would be leery of any channel connected to open water, especially if there is wind blown current from the main lake. It would take some super cold temps to drop the lake temps 10 or more degrees in 2 weeks.

tater140 · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 01:24 PM »

The good news is were certainly headed in the right direction though. I would think any early ice will just further go towards helping out the real deal when it does come along. I'm starting to get excited too just like everyone else.

bigr · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 01:31 PM »

Lot of other activities going on right now, hunting, trapping,open water fishing, deer harvasting,winterizing home, yard clean up, list is to long and time is to short. Give me a couple three weeks and i'll be ready.

Ice_Fly · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 03:48 PM »

Quote from: bigr on Nov 12, 2014, 01:31 PM

Lot of other activities going on right now, hunting, trapping,open water fishing, deer harvasting,winterizing home, yard clean up, list is to long and time is to short. Give me a couple three weeks and i'll be ready.

I hear ya brother. same here. Still be deer hunting and outdoor work as well....

KAK · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 06:07 PM »

Can't wait! Got my new mickeys (right ones this time) hope they keep my feet warm.Still need to build a sled to pull my shanty easier.Hoping for cold temps. and not alot of snow this winter FISH ON!

Joe2727 · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 07:06 PM »

I have question for you guys. Will snow make water temps drop faster?

slabgill · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 12, 2014, 09:56 PM »

Doubt it but whenever snow is in the forecast it can't hurt...lol...

Ice_Fly · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 13, 2014, 09:02 AM »

lol...as long as we don't get a bunch of snow on the ice...

A skim isn't so bad.... plus makes for easier deer tracking, rabbit hunting, and helps when fishing the shallows on clear ice....

DanO2013 · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 13, 2014, 11:26 AM »

i will be happy to get out again mid december, and really hoping it all works out!!

abishop · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 13, 2014, 11:37 AM »

Quote from: Joe2727 on Nov 12, 2014, 07:06 PM

I have question for you guys. Will snow make water temps drop faster?
Hope to clarify your question. I think that snow will lower the temperature of the water. However, if you have a thin layer of ice and snow covers it, it would be like putting a blanket over the ice. It will insulate the ice and put a halt to the ice making process. Just my 2 cents.

Joe2727 · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 13, 2014, 03:25 PM »

I guess I'm asking if it snows enough will the slushy water freezes faster because the wind won't make as much waves.

rico · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 13, 2014, 04:17 PM »

Quote from: Joe2727 on Nov 13, 2014, 03:25 PM

I guess I'm asking if it snows enough will the slushy water freezes faster because the wind won't make as much waves.

Wind is wind. It aint conducive to getting that first ice on.

FelixD · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 14, 2014, 01:45 PM »

Snow CAN help to get water temp down. Wind can also help to get the water temp down but to get it to freeze less wind is better as still water freezes easier than moving water. And if the surface is freezing I like some snow in it as ice that is slightly cloudy does help to keep shallow fish from being so spooky.

bldfrt · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 14, 2014, 02:02 PM »

Quote from: FelixD on Nov 14, 2014, 01:45 PM

Snow CAN help to get water temp down. Wind can also help to get the water temp down but to get it to freeze less wind is better as still water freezes easier than moving water. And if the surface is freezing I like some snow in it as ice that is slightly cloudy does help to keep shallow fish from being so spooky.

Agreed on not spooking fish but if its clear a lot of times I can set my transducer on it and it sees through avoiding extra drilling

crappiehunter · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 14, 2014, 04:53 PM »

Checking in!!!! Can't wait!

bramabull · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 14, 2014, 08:08 PM »

Checking in. I am gonna guess around the last week of November or the first week of December for first ice. Either way, I'm ready anytime!

walleyedan · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 14, 2014, 08:14 PM »

I'm ready. I will be on the ice when I get back from the east coast in 3 weeks.

TylerRyan · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 15, 2014, 07:32 AM »

Quote from: bigr on Nov 12, 2014, 01:31 PM

Lot of other activities going on right now, hunting, trapping,open water fishing, deer harvasting,winterizing home, yard clean up, list is to long and time is to short. Give me a couple three weeks and i'll be ready.

Completely agree....gotta get a couple more deer for my freezer, then I'll be ready to top it off with some fish

crappieslayer37 · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 17, 2014, 04:03 PM »

Hello IceFly good to hear from you well have to hit the cove soon never got the chance to fish with you yet.

jp686 · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 17, 2014, 04:45 PM »

Just got done with a deer, cant wait to cut a hole! Already got skim ice on ponds, it wont be long!

Awk5658 · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 17, 2014, 08:51 PM »

Last year was rough for me, looking for drastic improvements!

first sergeant · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 17, 2014, 08:56 PM »

I will take pics when I get on this weekend

then I am sure it will dissappear by next monday looking at the temps...

ice_mike · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 17, 2014, 09:02 PM »

I think I'm ready if I can lighten up my gear.
It's been 6 months since they reattached my bicep tendon and still not 100%.
Jigging for walleye has got to be good therapy

slabgill · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 17, 2014, 09:25 PM »

Hi everyone....I'm ready to do some sight fishing!!!!

jdm · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 17, 2014, 09:50 PM »

13 degrees right now, but were getting snow up here in New Carlisle. Windy as heck also.

BuffaloIceMan · « **Reply #29 on:** Nov 17, 2014, 09:55 PM »

Storm pushing thru here in buffalo got about 1 - 2 ft of the white stuff coming tonight and tomorrow but another warm up this weekend coming up will surely offset the ice AGAIN I already had a skim on the pond I go to and it was gone now with the cool off again I hope the 1 day of 45-50° weather won't effect it too much I'm hoping to be out before Xmas this year I mean I did buy 4 new rods 65 new jigs a new 8 inch Mora a new Eskimo quick fish 3 a new scoop made a new sled bout new line got a new fish finder and just ordered bait so I hope it hold up id LOVE to be able to go by this next week

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Author Topic: Let's hear from everyone!!! (Read 3167 times)