*POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*

[capt.shay]

It's that time again for the 10th annual Ice Shanty Bartons Cove gathering !
                                             
That'sright folks, a full day featuring  Feasting, Drinking , Jigging, Peppermint Patties, Flying Fish,
Shrimp on the Barbi', wind, "Ron Inhales Deeply With Pursed Lips", Portakevich and the Russians,
Wind, Atomic hook sets, Frozen Shiners, Laughter, Moonshine, Pondie Porn, Home Brew,  chowder,
Olympic Table Lugging, Spanky, Pie in a Jar, wind and a little fishing thrown in.

Come visit some of Ice Shanty's history and help make legends of the future. 


     

                                                                 What:    A gathering of the IceShanty tribe for bass, brats and B.S.

                                                                 When:   Sat, Feb. 6th from sun up to whenever. Foul weather date Sat. Feb. 13

                                                                 Where:  Bartons Cove on the the Conn. River just off of Rt 2 Gill, Ma. at the Power company campground. 
                                                                              Use Main Rd. Gill for Mapquest Etc.  (about 1/4 mile further down Rt.2)

There is a large parking area that can accommodate 50 + vehicles.  It is an easy commute from anywhere as it is directly off of Rt. 2 not far from Rt. 91 in Gill MA just above the Turners Falls dam. For mapquest etc. use Main Rd Gill.  You can expect to catch everything from Perch to Pike and all things in between.  Last year a nice Walleye hit the ice! We have iced pike at every gathering with several getting their first pike ever.  We also had at least two people who iced their first fish ever!.    Years past have been a great time and this year should be better than ever.  If you can only make one organized event this year, this is the one to make!

So, Who's in?


                                                          otzi
RickC and "The Boy"      Jschumacher                  budski                        Ash82 
BaitBucket                    Yachtzy                          jeepsw1                      Mr.Marinara
stripernut                     Jwise                             mattthehairy                Mark Barlow
Flatland                        big scott                        PeterSaloom+guest      NBbrian
rickyriged                     bigpick                           ICEHOLE+2                 BobP
sangell the Ewok           lady of the ice                MillBillyMan                  skikid00
Pilgrim, Karl and Po.      team blackfoot               striper50trout              F.R.E.D.
Icicle1                          dmilla=2






*Note*  Every one Please, please, please come in at noon for the group picture,  Please.   I will blow a whistle.

[RickC]

Pretty sure we can make it! 

[BaitBucket]

I will be there.

[stripernut]

Count me in!

[Flatland]

I should be there. Mother-in-law's is just down the road in Turners Falls.

[Jschumacher]

Count me in again

[Yachtzy]

In

[Jwise]

New to the site but ill come!!! Im good for some chilli and a few laughs!

[capt.shay]

Good to hear from old and new and all in between.  I'm really looking forward to the gathering this year.!!!

Rick C.  Great to hear from you.  I am a lot more mobile this year so lets hook up as soon as we can walk on water.

[big scott]

Can't wait !

[capt.shay]

Can't wait !

No Swimming!

Let's get together as soon as things lock up.  Get up and check on the club house by this weekend 

[BaitBucket]

Capt, you doing the goodie table this year?

[New Pilgrim]

Howdy y'all!

I should be able to make it this year! Looking forward in seeing all you guys again!

-Pilgrim

[otzi]

If the creek don't rise and the good Lord is willin'  I'll be there on the 6th. Always look forward to this.

[Flatland]

Forecast for Montague is looking a little more promising than the one for Rhode Island. Hopefully we'll be out of this El Nino cycle or whatever the heck it is and on the ice sooner rather than later...   

[budski]

count me in

[capt.shay]

Howdy y'all!

I should be able to make it this year! Looking forward in seeing all you guys again!

-Pilgrim

We got you your first fish through the ice here, now I think you should tie on some heavy leaders and go for your first pike!

If the creek don't rise and the good Lord is willin'  I'll be there on the 6th. Always look forward to this.

Always good to see you my friend!

count me in

Good fishing and good friends!

[capt.shay]

Capt, you doing the goodie table this year?

That was a lot of fun but some people complained that it was to long to be away from their set ups.  I liked the idea but unless I hear a bunch of people saying they want to do it again this year, I think I'll put it on the back burner.

[BaitBucket]

That was a lot of fun but some people complained that it was to long to be away from their set ups.  I liked the idea but unless I hear a bunch of people saying they want to do it again this year, I think I'll put it on the back burner.

Maybe make it so only those who put in can participate. That way you know they dont mind being away from their gear?

[stripernut]

I had a lot of fun and isn't that what binoculars are for!

[New Pilgrim]

Capt, yes sir, will bring some steel lines for a biggie!

Good to see you all, Stripernut, Otzi, Baitbucket and others!

-Pilgrim

[jeepsw1]

I haven't been since year 2 or 3, maybe I'll make a return this year.  Can't promise anything though, right around the time of the twins b-day and i don't know when the wife is planning the party

[PeterSaloom]

I'll be there with one or two guests.

[mattthehairy]

  This'll be my first one. Looking forward to it! 

[BASSQUATCH]

Forecast for Montague is looking a little more promising than the one for Rhode Island. Hopefully we'll be out of this El Nino cycle or whatever the heck it is and on the ice sooner rather than later...   

I actually just watched something on CNN about the weather patterns. They were saying that we still have some decent cold and storms coming, not as frigid as last year but cold. And how our new winter pattern is jan-april .

[mattthehairy]

Any recommendations for bait near there or would I be better off stocking up before making the drive?

[pmaloney86]

Any recommendations for bait near there or would I be better off stocking up before making the drive?

Granby Bait isn't necessarily near there but you could make it on the way and they have a great selection of bait.  Get off exit 5 on the pike and it is 15 min from the exit.  However, getting to 91 from there isn't the easiest.  It would be another 50 minutes up to the cove from the bait shop.

[Jschumacher]

I think there is a bait shop just over the bridge in Turners Falls. Also Flaggs on RT2A a few exit back off RT2.
PM the Capt. He lives right out there he'll know if the 1 in Turners is still there.

[BaitBucket]

I think there is a bait shop just over the bridge in Turners Falls. Also Flaggs on RT2A a few exit back off RT2.
PM the Capt. He lives right out there he'll know if the 1 in Turners is still there.

^ Bingo

[Flatland]

The shop in Turners is Pippiones Sport Shop. Was still there as of a few months ago. Only a couple miles from the Cove.