Author Topic: Team Ct. Iceshanty Meet & Greet (Read 10195 times)

octanehi5 · « **on:** Dec 02, 2016, 05:24 PM »

I see that a few guys are talking about an event like the one at the cove,I suggest we put one together, The cove would not be my favorite choice,Water quality is not the best. A large enough lake with many different species would be good,Lets hear some suggestions.I'm up for volunteering some time, Icefishing ,Cooking, Beverages,Don't forget the lastest BS

Papa Sly · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 07:05 PM »

Crystal Lake in Ellington would be good. Bass , pickerel, perch, small mouth, trophy trout lake, salmon,crappie and even an occasional horned pout. Large lake, plenty of room, great access and parking.

ATrexOnTheIce · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 07:07 PM »

We are up for it for sure and agree with you about Wethersfield. I'm partial to Winchester or Highland but will go anywhere. Whatever is good for everyone I know its a haul for some guys not near the northwest corner.

lure loon · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 08:30 PM »

Sounds like a good idea .

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 09:53 PM »

The cove was the go to spot mainly because it's fairly centered in the state so no one would have to drive super far. Personally I love fishing there because of the amount of different fish you can catch. I've only ever had one bad day there and have probably had some of my best days there.

That being said I'm not opposed to driving anywhere to meet up with good people for good stories and fishing

jammer icecube · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 09:54 PM »

sounds good octanehi5, thanks for working on this. Lets hope for cold weather so we are not in upstate NY and work around the larger tourneys. Im sure all the CT gang will get involved…….Thanks

octanehi5 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 02, 2016, 10:53 PM »

Thanks for the quick responces , I know the only date I'm booked is 1/28/17 the walleye challenge,any other dates are good with me, The coldest weather this season is due here by next weekend,The outlook for something in mid Jan looks good, We want good safe as possible ice conditions. No matter were we choose. A nice shore lunch could be in order,making the location holding eatable fish. If the new Bait shop in Plainville would like to sponsor this,thats great. the more people involved the better. I have not spoak to Our MOD Eiderz, But I'm sure he will be on board to get the Ct iceshanty people together,Not to say other states could show up?Lets make it a great event.

octanehi5 · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 04, 2016, 08:33 AM »

I would also suggest we start, saving Fish fillets that work well in a deep fried peanut oil with beer batter With Home fries,for those of you that show up. I think we should call it Team Ct Ice Shanty Meet Greet & Eat.

eiderz · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 04, 2016, 09:14 AM »

Good to see you guys planning this, the weather report looks good for ice. I know I've got the itch! My suggestion echoes those already mentioned, pick a relatively central spot. Wethersfield Cove is centrally located with highway access, as are a couple of other small lakes...Batterson Park Pond comes to mind. The smaller, shallower lakes will be more likely to have good ice, not that we're worried about that this year.

pikemanEd · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 04, 2016, 01:05 PM »

I would be down to go i would nominate a place with good jigging with a shot at a nice pike bantam North Bay I would pick much better jigging then South Bay. I also have a bunch of blackfish in the freezer that fry's extremely well

octanehi5 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 04, 2016, 03:25 PM »

we have a little time to plan this, what we should do is make a list and the majority will rule. post the water that you think would be the best for the meet &greet on this thread, then there will be no bad feelings everyone can read the results My vote Batterson lets hear yours

ATrexOnTheIce · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 04, 2016, 05:27 PM »

I guess I vote Wethersfield cove (can get my pike freak on lol) over batterson but ok going with the majority.

octanehi5 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 04, 2016, 05:54 PM »

1Batterson, 1 Wethersfield cove

jebra · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 04, 2016, 06:59 PM »

Sounds like a great idea. Would be nice to hook up for an ice outing...usually flying solo!

Curley · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 04, 2016, 07:28 PM »

Don't normally fish it, but I like Weathersfield as well. It's small size lends itself to everyone getting to meet each other, with plenty of parking. And you just never really know what will come up the hole.

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 04, 2016, 09:12 PM »

+1 for the cove. If people want to jig follow me. I'll put you on perch and crappie all day

Spoondangler · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 06:10 AM »

Id try to make it. Im in the northwest corner (near twin) so selfishly Winchester, Bantem, Highland, twin, would be great. Cove is good with me if we are looking for something more central.

WILLYTROUT · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 06:45 AM »

i'm all for crystal but i live close to it. you should have a plan b though. crystal is the last lake to lock up in the area. ice can be sketchy. you can have 8" on a place nearbye but only 3 or 4 on crystal. the fishing can be great for trophy trout and big bass. not to mention the salmon.

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octanehi5 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 06:49 AM »

the score is 4 weathesfield,1 Batterson, 1 crystal, It is a good idea for a plan B just in case ice is not safe in the area picked

Curley · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 09:10 AM »

Plan B I'm good with the northwest corner. Highland/ Winchester.

octanehi5 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 09:29 AM »

we will not know if we need a plan B until we get near our date once we set it.First we need to pick the location,then date,You are right about the northwest corner of the state always has the most ice.

ATrexOnTheIce · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 11:40 AM »

I love Winchester so I vote it as plan B too

pikemanEd · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 01:09 PM »

Cove has better jigging then bantam I vote cove

wastingtime12 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 02:37 PM »

Put my vote for batterson

octanehi5 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 05:08 PM »

thats 5 cove 2 batt,1 crystal .

jammer icecube · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 05:38 PM »

Lets stick Candlewood or Lilly in the mix…I know too far but you would be back every weekend. Whatever is decided and people are comfortable walking on I'm good.

octanehi5 · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 05, 2016, 07:20 PM »

We will add Candlewood to the mix, I have to say will knock out most from ct.river and east, long ride not central.Just my train of thought,This event is to bring the most Ct. icefishermen together in a centrally located spot. I also have to say we may do more than one in 2017,if there is a second meet and greet it will be in a different location than the first

P.Dona · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 09:26 AM »

I vote the cove, easy on off, central and a variety of fish. Just smells like a toilet sometimes.

ct iceman · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 12:39 PM »

Batterson, Batterson, Batterson, Batterson, Batterson, Batterson

octanehi5 · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 01:33 PM »

6 cove ,3 batt. Im going to put a deadline on picking the spot, 12/31/2016 New years eve. after that we will establish the date

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Author Topic: Team Ct. Iceshanty Meet & Greet (Read 10195 times)