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Offline fisher97

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Ice Fishing Derby's
« on: Jan 03, 2017, 08:03 PM »
Did anyone else see the talk on here about a Spring Lake ice fishing derby in Hobart this year? I've been trying to find info about it, does anyone have the details?

Also, does anyone know of any others that will be going on? I know Loomis is having one Jan 28.




Offline shantyking

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #1 on: Jan 03, 2017, 08:41 PM »
Slez's bait shop in lake station has flyers and info on all the derby's around. I left mine at work so I can't tell you the times.

Offline Bob6504

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #2 on: Jan 04, 2017, 06:42 PM »
Lake of the Woods in Bremen has one Feb 4th

Offline Icefish101

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #3 on: Jan 04, 2017, 06:53 PM »
I would like more info on this as well,I love to fish and meet new people.

Offline Drakehunter24

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #4 on: Jan 05, 2017, 07:51 PM »
Spring lake Isaac Walton
January 14th
$15 a person includes breakfast
Registration & breakfast at 5 a.m.
Fishing 6-1:30

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #5 on: Jan 08, 2017, 09:38 AM »
Greetings. The  Spring Lake Izaak Walton fishing derby January 14th.  Registration and breakfast at 5:00 a.m.
Fishing 6:00 - 1:30 - cash prizes, door prizes, food served all day.
$15.00 per fisherman.
4700 W. 49th Avenue, Hobart, Indiana
Come and fish the best kept secret in Hobart!!!

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #6 on: Jan 08, 2017, 09:54 AM »
And your $15 includes breakfast. I forgot to mention that! 

Offline Icefish101

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #7 on: Jan 08, 2017, 06:16 PM »
Appreciate all the information guys looking forward on hitting them all,and if anyone wants to pm me that would be appreciated as well.

Offline fisher97

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #8 on: Jan 08, 2017, 08:14 PM »
Greetings. The  Spring Lake Izaak Walton fishing derby January 14th.  Registration and breakfast at 5:00 a.m.
Fishing 6:00 - 1:30 - cash prizes, door prizes, food served all day.
$15.00 per fisherman.
4700 W. 49th Avenue, Hobart, Indiana
Come and fish the best kept secret in Hobart!!!

When I google the address it puts me next to Mac Joy Lake. Is this the same lake that everyone is talking about? I also see Robinson Lake is down the road from Mac Joy, but I've never been out there so I just want to know where I am going! Thanks! Is there a lake of the map we can get anywhere?

Offline Bronzeback5

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #9 on: Jan 08, 2017, 08:25 PM »
And is there any fish in Mac joy lake?

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #10 on: Jan 09, 2017, 10:25 AM »
Just to clear things up, Mac Joy and Spring lake are one in the same. I'm a member of the ikes.  Sorry about not being able to post the upcoming derby for all to see. I've been on this site since 2012 but the "Gestapo" says I'm not active enough. I don't sit on this site talking garbage...I'm out FISHING!!!

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #11 on: Jan 09, 2017, 10:42 AM »
to fisher97... I'm a member of the Ikes and haven't seen a lake map. Sorry.

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #12 on: Jan 11, 2017, 08:47 AM »
Hoping there is good turn out for the Ikes Derby this saturday. Weather should be good.

Offline ct83

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #13 on: Jan 11, 2017, 09:08 AM »
So the ice is still in good shape there?

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #14 on: Jan 11, 2017, 10:47 AM »
I will be there tonight and check. I'll post ice conditions tonight. Thanks for asking!

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #15 on: Jan 11, 2017, 09:39 PM »
there was 5" of ice  at 430pm. Not sure how the rain will affect it.

Offline Slabhunter136

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #16 on: Jan 12, 2017, 05:44 AM »
Just curious if this derby is still on? It is a 2 hr drive for me, but i am still considering it. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you!

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #17 on: Jan 12, 2017, 07:56 AM »
Yes the derby is still on! I will post ice conditions this evening. Thanks for inquiring.

Offline Motley14

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #18 on: Jan 12, 2017, 09:45 AM »
I hope with the cold temps coming at night that it locks it back up.  I have never fished this lake despite growing up right down the road...is there any insight into the type of fish in this lake?  is it gills/crappie and bass tourney?   Just wondering and thanks for any input and hope everyone gets to come out this weekend.




Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #19 on: Jan 12, 2017, 10:03 AM »
The Lake has abundant Bass and  Bluegill  with Crappie ,Perch, catfish  to round out the mix. Very little fishing pressure makes for a great fishery. The derby is for all species.

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #20 on: Jan 12, 2017, 11:00 AM »
thank you for the response and we are all keeping our fingers crossed that it stays locked up.

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #21 on: Jan 12, 2017, 11:10 AM »
I have passed this lake a million times and have always wondered how good the fishing would be there. Is there a boat ramp for members there. I never see people fishing it. Anyway, I can't wait to fish it. Hope the ice holds up!

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #22 on: Jan 13, 2017, 08:14 AM »
We are a go for tomorrow's inaugural ice fishing derby, at Spring Lake/ Mac Joy Lake.  Come out and fish the best kept secret in the region.

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #23 on: Jan 13, 2017, 10:36 AM »
I find it hard to believe you have safe ice for a bunch of people!

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #24 on: Jan 13, 2017, 01:03 PM »
Is this a catch and release derby?

Thanks,

Turk

Offline fisher97

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #25 on: Jan 13, 2017, 02:26 PM »
I never thought about that. Is it catch and release? I hope not! Might not go as I want some fish for the freezer if that's the case!

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #26 on: Jan 13, 2017, 03:36 PM »
The derby is catch and release.

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #27 on: Jan 13, 2017, 03:54 PM »
Lol.   That's funny.   How do you release a fish after its been frozen for a few hours? I guess you'll have to walk each fish over to the check station after catching one.

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #28 on: Jan 13, 2017, 04:10 PM »
I agree, how are you going to verify the fish. No one wants to have to go in every time they think they might have a big fish. 

Offline uncle Jobey

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Re: Ice Fishing Derby's
« Reply #29 on: Jan 13, 2017, 04:18 PM »
There will be check in persons out on the ice with radios that will measure and record your catch.

 



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