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Offline fishlord

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Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« on: Jan 07, 2015, 09:47 AM »
Just wondering who all has plans of fishing this Derby, should be a great time, Ice is looking real good through the whole lake and the fishing has been great for trout the few times I've been out.  Looking forward to seeing all of you that made it last year. Look me up at the Dia base shelter to say Howdy
Randy

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #1 on: Jan 07, 2015, 11:25 AM »
I should be able to go this year.

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #2 on: Jan 07, 2015, 02:51 PM »
I plan on trying to make it for the first time.  Is there any place that has all the derby rules.  Can you use a shanty on the lake during the derby or is it only open hole fishing?  I am going out there this weekend if the wind hasn't killed all the ice.

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #3 on: Jan 07, 2015, 04:08 PM »
http://www.pathfindermarina.com/hawg-derby/

they just follow G&F rules,  6 lines, shanties are fine, four wheelers are fine.
I'd rather do it on the ice

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #4 on: Jan 08, 2015, 02:43 PM »
Thanks for the link.  I fished Pathfinder in August and did well for trout.  This will be the first time fishing it through the ice.

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #5 on: Jan 08, 2015, 02:49 PM »
The only advice I have is stay mobile if you want to get serious with walleye. Trout are all over through the ice on that lake, Active walleye are hard to find but they are there. Just takes alot of drillin and movin to find them
I'd rather do it on the ice

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #6 on: Jan 08, 2015, 02:55 PM »
If the ice is good enough this weekend I plan on hitting the ice.  So I can try to map out some areas for the derby. Thanks for the heads up.

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #7 on: Jan 08, 2015, 03:03 PM »
might see ya out there then ;D
I'd rather do it on the ice

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #8 on: Jan 08, 2015, 03:31 PM »
Sounds good!

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #9 on: Jan 18, 2015, 10:19 PM »
How big are the big walleye in Pathfinder?

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #10 on: Jan 19, 2015, 02:05 AM »
Walleyes in pathfinder are nice sized, just tuff to get during the winter.
Come on fish!

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #11 on: Jan 19, 2015, 09:03 AM »
A 5 lb eye won the Derby last year and in previous years there has been an 11 lb and a 8 lb that has won it also. Had a friend that caught a 13 lb from there from the boat and got it hanging on the wall now. There are nice eyes in there just hard to catch ice fishing. Hope to see you all at the Derby this weekend and good luck
Randy

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #12 on: Jan 19, 2015, 04:49 PM »
Does anyone know what's goin on at bishops point? Is it true that they are working on plowing the road or is that just wishful thinking lol
hammer em bud!!! :tipup:

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #13 on: Jan 19, 2015, 04:53 PM »
They plowed it last year, Willie.  I am sure they will plow it again. 
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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #14 on: Jan 19, 2015, 05:01 PM »
I think they have it blocked off so they can plow the rest of the road into bishops without people goin through there and screwin up what theyre doing
I'd rather do it on the ice

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #15 on: Jan 19, 2015, 05:05 PM »
Just got off the phone with Randy Byrd, they had an exceptional amount of snow blow over most of the road to bishops so they blocked it off so the crew could get it cleared without people screwin up what they have done or stopping progress getting people unstuck.
I'd rather do it on the ice

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #16 on: Jan 19, 2015, 09:42 PM »
I've got an extra flasher if anyone needs one this weekend just pm me

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #17 on: Jan 20, 2015, 10:10 AM »
Just got off the phone with Randy Byrd, they had an exceptional amount of snow blow over most of the road to bishops so they blocked it off so the crew could get it cleared without people screwin up what they have done or stopping progress getting people unstuck.
OK, So I called the road and bridge again this morning and they have 2 machines going out today and they assure me all roads will be cleaned up and useable by Thursday, Bishops, wolf point and marina road and if they have to they will continue to work on roads through the weekend if we get a lot of snow or if it blows in again. I don't think we are going to get snow but we all know how the wind blows around there.  LOL   GOOD LUCK TO ALL AND BE SAFE OUT THERE. I think most areas have fishable ice but with the warmth and wind we have been having we all know there can be thin areas
Thanks
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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #18 on: Jan 20, 2015, 10:19 AM »
Thanks Randy!
I'd rather do it on the ice

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #19 on: Jan 21, 2015, 02:09 PM »
i went out yesterday afternoon (1/20/15)  they had road plowed halfway to bishop point and were working on it still.  i bet they have it open weds or thurs.  wolf point was open with a few hairy spots on the road.  ice was 10"-12".  we caught a few good sized trout and a couple suckers in shallow water.  its going to be a good weekend and hope to see everyone out there

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #20 on: Jan 21, 2015, 03:51 PM »
i went out yesterday afternoon (1/20/15)  they had road plowed halfway to bishop point and were working on it still.  i bet they have it open weds or thurs.  wolf point was open with a few hairy spots on the road.  ice was 10"-12".  we caught a few good sized trout and a couple suckers in shallow water.  its going to be a good weekend and hope to see everyone out there
Thanks for the report and your right, It will be a great weekend and if you weigh any fish in I will see you out there.  GOOD LUCK AND BE SAFE
Randy

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #21 on: Jan 22, 2015, 05:10 PM »
I'll be there, looking forward to it. I haven't been in 3 or 4 years due to work but it's a great derby!

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #22 on: Jan 23, 2015, 01:42 PM »
it seems to me that it is earlyer this year is that true

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #23 on: Jan 23, 2015, 01:43 PM »
nope, been this weekend for a couple years now
I'd rather do it on the ice

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #24 on: Jan 23, 2015, 01:53 PM »
Hopefully people with four wheelers and side by sides use caution this weekend there's some sketchy pressure ridges this year so pay attention and check before you mob over one .. The one I was fishing by all week went from a 5 foot gap of open water to frozen with 1" of ice in 3 days just enough to look safe but I would bet it's not .. Other than that ice looks great! Good luck everyone
hammer em bud!!! :tipup:

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #25 on: Jan 23, 2015, 05:32 PM »
I'm thinking of taking my son to the derby.  Where can I find the registration info and such?  Also does slogans have decent minnows now?

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #26 on: Jan 23, 2015, 05:46 PM »
Sloans has good minnows, both sportsmens and rocky mtn have all the info and tickets.
I'd rather do it on the ice

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #27 on: Jan 23, 2015, 06:45 PM »
Just picked up my minnows from adam and bill from blue Belle minnows. Great guys and great minnows. These are the state wide minnows. Give adam a call at 797 1338. Good luck to all.

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #28 on: Jan 24, 2015, 05:59 PM »
Anyone know what the big fish are in the tournament so far?
Come on fish!

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Re: Pathfinder "HAWG" Derby
« Reply #29 on: Jan 25, 2015, 08:35 AM »
After Saturday 1st Walleye 2nd Walleye 3rd Brown Trout 4th Brown Trout they were all over 4 pounds ans\d under 5. The Game warden said 2 4 wheelers went through the ice in the middle of the lake between the Marina area and the wolf point side. I fished at Bishops and the ice seemed to be 14" pretty much everywhere there.

 



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