Author Topic: How long do we have? (Read 10222 times)

PerchFace · « **Reply #30 on:** Mar 11, 2015, 05:54 AM »

Cwood danbury park edges getting sloppy! Choose wisely

WILLYTROUT · « **Reply #31 on:** Mar 11, 2015, 07:06 AM »

i live on the willimantic in tolland. it still has several inches of ice. they usually start stocking middle of march. they are not stocking anything soon. if the rivers are ice free by opening day its going to be tough fishing. can you imagine opening day on the ice? i'm sure some of the ponds in the n.w. will still be frozen. i'm usually flyfishing the tma by now.

octanehi5 · « **Reply #32 on:** Mar 11, 2015, 07:18 AM »

Rivers, streams,Brooks you will not have a problem with,they will be the first to ice out, Some lakes and ponds at this rate will be a problem

egriffin70 · « **Reply #33 on:** Mar 11, 2015, 11:23 AM »

Quote from: PerchFace on Mar 11, 2015, 05:54 AM

Cwood danbury park edges getting sloppy! Choose wisely

I did not yesterday off the NF boat launch , up to the knee. Ugh

FLAG UP! · « **Reply #34 on:** Mar 11, 2015, 11:47 AM »

Just hit the ice in Eastern CT today for my last time out this year.

There was 13" of ice. It was not as sloppy as I thought it would be. Definitely some slushy spots and the edges are starting to soften up. You also have to be careful for older holes on the ice that are not to froze up now..... don't want to step in one and get a wet leg. I think the ice will go quickly if these temperatures continue. It was interesting to watch the sun rise in the fog this morning.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #35 on:** Mar 11, 2015, 01:09 PM »

Fog...hate it. Absolute #1 ice destroyer!

Papa Sly · « **Reply #36 on:** Mar 11, 2015, 01:47 PM »

I fished last year in shorts, sneakers, and a tee shirt on 3/27 in 55 degree weather on 5 " but sloppy at the edges. should be later than that this year.

PerchFace · « **Reply #37 on:** Mar 11, 2015, 06:14 PM »

Quote from: egriffin70 on Mar 11, 2015, 11:23 AM

I did not yesterday off the NF boat launch , up to the knee. Ugh

yeah me too. that's the one bad thing about rubber boots. it keeps the water in!

jebra · « **Reply #38 on:** Mar 11, 2015, 07:26 PM »

I don't want to beat this to boredom, but I am watching the precipiation at least as much as, if not more than the temps.

Air is a poor conductor of heat (helps us keep the ice), but water is a good conductor of heat (will start to open up the edges).

So if you're looking ahead minimal rain is the key to ice fishing this month.

Velcro · « **Reply #39 on:** Mar 11, 2015, 09:45 PM »

I went to Camp Nahaco to fish Crystal Pond (Eastford) today. It's was like there was a second lake of 3"+ on top of packed snow and a foot of ice. It was pretty miserable, slush kept running into the holes so was impossible to clear them. Feet got soaked, knees soaked, hand towel I usually use to wipe my hands got soaked.

But I had some okay fishing, two eating sized perch and a bluegill.

Then it started getting cold and what got wet wanted to freeze so I got out of there. Not sure if I'll get back there before ice out. Probably not so sloppy if I got there in the morning before things started melting in earnest.

PerchFace · « **Reply #40 on:** Mar 12, 2015, 04:13 AM »

Supposed to be cold thursday night so friday morning might be a go for places like that

sr73087 · « **Reply #41 on:** Mar 12, 2015, 08:47 AM »

Checked my local lake today and the shoreline in one area looks like it thinned out quite a bit. I took a few steps out and had some cracking. I should be able to gain access in some other more shaded spots but this rain over the weekend may not help.

Velcro · « **Reply #42 on:** Mar 12, 2015, 02:46 PM »

I wound up sleeping in and not getting out there, my boots were still a little damp when I got up so just as well I guess but I hate to miss a trip this late in the season. Gonna be busy most of tomorrow... Hoping to get out this weekend and if it rains it won't ruin my trip.

jammer icecube · « **Reply #43 on:** Mar 12, 2015, 09:56 PM »

Only about 4 weeks left, i called marina today to get her ready.

sr73087 · « **Reply #44 on:** Mar 13, 2015, 08:10 PM »

Tomorrow is supposed to be a soaker. Is Sunday the day we will need a board or do you think the edges will handle it?

Blowin Holes · « **Reply #45 on:** Mar 13, 2015, 08:16 PM »

i think in most places the edges will handle it

PerchFace · « **Reply #46 on:** Mar 13, 2015, 08:21 PM »

squantz edges by the pier are done. trying to leave today I went for a dip up to my belly button by where the pier is. finally got on land 3/4 of the way to the point. could have done without that. on a positive note all the perch I caught had orange/brown shrimp in their bellies. match the hatch

ps my inseam is 34

Crappie24/7 · « **Reply #47 on:** Mar 14, 2015, 08:52 AM »

Sounds like you went in the same spot I did.
Got out on the same spot in the morning with no problem
left at 3:15 in up to my belly. Was that you that took that
long hike out on the west side?

PerchFace · « **Reply #48 on:** Mar 14, 2015, 12:12 PM »

yeah that was me. been wanting to go over there for a while. I got a couple decent perch and a nice gill. oh yeah and about 15 rainbows. all around 14". would have been ok if one was a 16" but oh well. found a hole full of small blue gill/ sunfish. the walk was super easy on the way out. even on the way back it wasn't too bad. got a little slushy. one thing that did interest me was I reopened a hole in the direct middle of the lake. dropped a spoon with a minnow head on it down and a big mark came right up on it, then disappeared. that would have made my season if it was" you know who" and wanted to take a breath of fresh air..........how did you make out?

Crappie24/7 · « **Reply #49 on:** Mar 14, 2015, 01:55 PM »

I was off the point to the left with out the shelter.
Did about the same 9 or 10 stocked rainbows
one rainbow an inch shy of 16 few gills small perch.
Couldn't find any of those big browns.

PerchFace · « **Reply #50 on:** Mar 15, 2015, 08:13 AM »

between me and you, don't tell anyone. I think they are sill holding deep

sr73087 · « **Reply #51 on:** Mar 18, 2015, 08:23 AM »

So I am hearing we may get a storm on Friday. Do you think snow at this point in the ice season it will help or hurt?

henry.j · « **Reply #52 on:** Mar 18, 2015, 11:25 AM »

Not gonna help it at all its going fast now lakes in New Preston shores sketchy second hill res in New Milford punk city this cold snap will make,it so brittle... candlewood is at your own risk great year we had ice wise

NewGuy123 · « **Reply #53 on:** Mar 18, 2015, 11:56 AM »

Planning one more trip this year, within the next few days
everyplace ive gone has 6-8 inches of good black ice under the slush so i figured im good to go
though im going to need to find a way to keep my feet dry from walking through the slush,
anything after this week i think il bring my kayak as a sled that il stay on
now the only question is how do i move it while in it

octanehi5 · « **Reply #54 on:** Mar 18, 2015, 04:04 PM »

This cold snap will tighten things up a bit, We will be loosing ice from now on. Next weeks cold temps will slow the melt, Southern ponds and lakes will go first moving north until it gets to the northwest corner more than likely the first week in April. No matter what anyone says Its late ice season be very carefull, things can change very quickly

weneric · « **Reply #55 on:** Mar 18, 2015, 04:55 PM »

octane5. i have to agree with you again. go figure!!!. be careful guy. i still like your posts.

sr73087 · « **Reply #56 on:** Mar 18, 2015, 07:23 PM »

Checked my local lake and it looks like it the edges in some spots that get more direct sun are done. Other areas that are shaded are still solid. I didn't get to drill any holes, but I was pleasantly surprised with what I saw.

octanehi5 · « **Reply #57 on:** Mar 19, 2015, 07:13 AM »

As the sun passes over the equator this Friday, the sun has the same intensity as in September. Even with temps below freezing ice will still melt from the suns radiant power. Fridays snow will help keep ice but only for two days, once it melts. It will not reflect the suns rays, our ground cover is almost gone.once this happens temps will rise quickly during the day

KUBES90 · « **Reply #58 on:** Mar 19, 2015, 07:20 AM »

Newguy-

Out on the St Clair river in MI I watched kayakers go through an ice field using two ice picks, one in each hand. Just pulled thems elves across it looked effortless but I imagine those things are pricey.

sr73087 · « **Reply #59 on:** Mar 19, 2015, 10:43 AM »

Quote from: octanehi5 on Mar 19, 2015, 07:13 AM

As the sun passes over the equator this Friday, the sun has the same intensity as in September. Even with temps below freezing ice will still melt from the suns radiant power. Fridays snow will help keep ice but only for two days, once it melts. It will not reflect the suns rays, our ground cover is almost gone.once this happens temps will rise quickly during the day

Makes sense. You can definitely see that regarding the snow pack. Anything that gets afternoon sun has melted but some areas of the yard that get little sun still have around a foot.

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