Author Topic: Halls Pond (Paris) (Read 3904 times)

NickM · « **on:** Dec 07, 2014, 01:08 PM »

I got out on Halls Pond in Paris today. There was around 3 inches of ice near the shore, although I would avoid going too far out from the looks of it.

My girlfriend and I each landed a small brookie, and I lost an 18 incher at the hole. I may or may not have dove elbow deep trying not to lose him

I'm taking a day off tomorrow, because I don't know how the ice will hold up through the rain for next weekend.

The tip ups were mostly a waste of time. The only bites we got on those were placing or removing bait. We seemed to have all of our luck with jigging.

Jim_C. · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 07, 2014, 03:58 PM »

Nice way to kick things off for your season. We've all ended up with wet arms and more from time to time.

N1YDP · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 08, 2014, 12:13 PM »

where is halls pond

xphelanx · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 08, 2014, 12:51 PM »

Quote from: N1YDP on Dec 08, 2014, 12:13 PM

where is halls pond

Are you going to give it another go this year?

N1YDP · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 08, 2014, 01:53 PM »

ya,your offer still stand?

N1YDP · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 08, 2014, 01:54 PM »

got to find some good boots and gloves that dont cost alot

joefishmore · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 08, 2014, 02:32 PM »

Halls Pond is within 10 feet of a road so it gets hit pretty hard.

xphelanx · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 08, 2014, 02:58 PM »

Quote from: N1YDP on Dec 08, 2014, 01:54 PM

got to find some good boots and gloves that dont cost alot

Try the bargain cave at Cabela's.

N1YDP · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 11, 2014, 12:33 PM »

checked out hall pond today.nice litte pond.not far from home.cant wait till it freezes. can you put a shack on it?

zorchester21 · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 11, 2014, 12:45 PM »

No gas augers or ice shacks... The way I read it you can't use portable shacks either. Doesn't really matter because you can sit right in your truck and watch for flags.

N1YDP · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 11, 2014, 12:52 PM »

thats even nicer.you fish there alot?

burgerboy · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 11, 2014, 02:54 PM »

How did this rain effect the ice on there

zorchester21 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 11, 2014, 04:01 PM »

I am actually new to the pond this year but have caught quite a few. The ice is safe near the shore but I wouldn't venture to far out into the middle.

N1YDP · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 11, 2014, 05:17 PM »

from looking at the holes that were there about 1" thick.near the edges open water that was at 12:30 today

NickM · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 11, 2014, 05:59 PM »

There was 3-4 inches of ice about 20 feet from shore on Monday. This rain probably killed it for me this weekend, but I'm betting the 20th should be good to go. The action is pretty fast right now, and it will be until it gets fished out.

zorchester21 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 12, 2014, 07:15 AM »

I went out yesterday and there must have been more than 1 inch of ice. The shore was not that good but if you walked out on the dock it was safe

N1YDP · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 12, 2014, 07:27 AM »

well ya,if your on the dock your safe.lol

N1YDP · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 12, 2014, 07:29 AM »

can you fish threw the ice sitting on the dock?

joefishmore · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 12, 2014, 07:52 AM »

Just break the ice so it looks like open water.

Dags Bait Maine · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 12, 2014, 07:54 AM »

Quote from: N1YDP on Dec 12, 2014, 07:29 AM

can you fish threw the ice sitting on the dock?

Technically no, but I don't know if all the wardens are savvy enough to call you on it. Whats interesting is in the spring time when guys on the great lakes fish threw iceburgs that they cut and tow into place.

-Dylan

N1YDP · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 12, 2014, 10:08 AM »

today would be a great day for fishing

PerchPro113 · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 12, 2014, 03:40 PM »

Drove by today. Was several people out. Couple out in middle. Didn't stop to check ice thickness. Saw one guy running for a flag.

NickM · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 12, 2014, 05:23 PM »

I may try fishing shallow tomorrow, but anyone going out on the middle is taking a risk. It would have been a risk on Monday when I was last out, and it's been nothing but rain since then. If the water is only waist high, I don't sweat it too much.

The warden was out on Monday, It's one of the few places this side of the state where people are fishing, so don't do anything less than legal, because they are checking.

PerchPro113 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 13, 2014, 07:52 AM »

If you do can you let me know how much ice? thanks and good luck if you venture out.

zorchester21 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 13, 2014, 12:27 PM »

I went out at 6:00 am and caught my limit within 1 hour. Sucks because as i was picking up my traps i caught a 15 inch brookie and couldn't keep it. About 4 inches of ice near the shore

N1YDP · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 13, 2014, 05:25 PM »

Quote from: zorchester21 on Dec 13, 2014, 12:27 PM

I went out at 6:00 am and caught my limit within 1 hour. Sucks because as i was picking up my traps i caught a 15 inch brookie and couldn't keep it. About 4 inches of ice near the shore

Would like to try it.are you going tomorrow? would you show me how its done.did you have any luck jigging

N1YDP · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 14, 2014, 04:21 PM »

Quote from: zorchester21 on Dec 11, 2014, 12:45 PM

No gas augers or ice shacks... The way I read it you can't use portable shacks either. Doesn't really matter because you can sit right in your truck and watch for flags.

there was someone out there today with a eskimo portable.where does it say you cant.at the pond?

Cut Bait · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 14, 2014, 04:33 PM »

Rode by this afternoon they were about 4 or 5 groups and they were fishing all over even on the back side of the pond...everyone has their own theory as to whats safe, but think I'd stay close to shore til it gets back to winter weather...*S*s

NickM · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 14, 2014, 05:23 PM »

The bite was slow today. We had 3-4 inches not too far from shore.

The state rule book only prohibits cars & trucks on the ice. There are municipal rules that apply because it is a water supply. My understanding is that ice shacks are banned. The sign at the dock says nothing about tents.My take on it is that shacks were banned because a couple people let them fall through. I think as long as the tent leaves at the end of the day, no one will bother you, but I guess you'd have to ask the Paris PD.

N1YDP · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 14, 2014, 06:34 PM »

i guess i will put up my pop up and see.what could happen,they tell me to take it off,no big deal.but it would be nice not to be in the wind.

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Author Topic: Halls Pond (Paris) (Read 3904 times)