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New Jersey => Ice Fishing New Jersey => Topic started by: LoneWolf on Dec 23, 2009, 12:22 PM
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Well it looks like it may be a good year for ice ! :thumbsup:
It's time to start discussing this years derby (get together).
Should we do a lake we've done already or try another lake ?
As for a date we'll have to wait and see what the Ice God's has in store for us.
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I really liked Aeroflex last year but I'm open to other possibilities.
Tony
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how about white lake in warren country thats a great lake 2 fish
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I'm open to any lake as long as there's plenty of parking.
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spruce run is nice and big, with alot of different kind of fish?
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Spruce Run is also a giant dead sea in my opinion, so it would be a lot of fishing, not a lot of catching. It got pike, but panfish are hard to locate when ice fishing. . Did better there on a boat.
J
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Guy's we will pick a lake that has 1# a lot of parking 2# that lake will need 6 + inches of ice & bait shop's around the lake .
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I'll tell you what , if this cold weather holds up our options will be greatly increased by adding some good Central Jersey Lakes into the fray! ::)
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There are many lakes i can think of Lake Hopatcong is good with many bait shops in the area, Aeroflex is great, Monksville, Greenwood lake. i think hopatcong would be good on the count we would all be able to park at the state park to meet
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You have my vote. It would be my first Derby, but can't think of a better place I'd like to spend fishing it.
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aeroflex was okay last year.. i would to see alteast one of the "get togethers" in another spot.. hopatcong is a good one or budd lake? maybe oxford furnace?
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Doug & I will be talking about the lake to hold the derby at & a lake i be picked same time in January.
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It would be my first derby as well. What about swartswood lake??
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I like the idea of Swartswood. There's definitely plenty of parking and bait shops close to the lake. I agree Aeroflex was good last year but I wouldn't mind mixing it up. Maybe once we find a good selection of lakes that work for us all we have to do is make a yearly rotation list.
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We still have time. We've done Hopatcong and Aeroflex so now we can discuss another. If conditions allow maybe we can do a lake further south. If so we'll have to call on Reb for some help with that. ;)
I personally like the idea of trying different lakes as it just opens more possibilities for all of us.
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I'm just getting started with fishing but would love to join in. When is the derby? Is it the same weekend every year?
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I like Wizzofd's idea of Oxford Furnace if its safe enough.... Tons of parking and you got Hi-Way sport shop right on rt 31 and you can fish anywhere on it and be within walking distance to any weigh/measurment station.
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plenty of parking, plenty of bait... also the lake has great fishing. We got everything from trout and bass too muskie and perch.. Great jigging lake too
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plenty of parking, plenty of bait... also the lake has great fishing. We got everything from trout and bass too muskie and perch.. Great jigging lake too
Im in i would like one a little further south but i will drive as always.... Oxford is nice and the musky chance is great to hope for.....
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They all sound good to me. What ever the decision is I will be there.
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They all sound good to me. What ever the decision is I will be there.
ditto doodles response
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with hopatcong the better fishing areas have no parking and have never done good at swartswood just a bad days i quess cause nobody was catching aroflex was nice but its a slow pick i like white lake aswell but dont know of bait shops in the area the two that wetre are now closed the other yojs on 94 and the store in town in blairs town both are gone but the lake has pleanty of parking and theres some big fish in that lake
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what road is the parking lot off of, 521?
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Yes it is off of 521 I dont know any bait shops there either. I only went there twice last year and it was horrible maybe bad days I guess I did see one guy catch a 20 inch bow when I was there. Only fish caught by anyone there. Swartswood is loaded with good perch and is also stocked with trout and walleye. Never got a walleye but hope to find them in there. They netted a 13 pounder out of there a few years ago. But whatever is decided by the masses I am in. :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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swartswood is were i did horrible but like i said nobdy catching white i herede is good never ice fished it only open water from shore nice bass and tons of pan fish and was told trout fishing is great there with some big fish caught through the ice its a deep lake like 75 ft i think
im going to try it this year through the ice ill blow out a bunch of holes and look around with the flasher
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I say anything with good ice is ok with me ,,And of course we will hold Shawn responsible for making sure that we catch fish!!!! LOL
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I'm in for this year. Hopatcong would be nice but the parking would be an issue. I would think Swartswood or Furnace would be good. Both have some good jigging and also both have some bruisers for tip ups. If there is a lot of people then I think Furnace may be a little jammed and Swartswood would have more than enough room. Also can this thing happen on a Sunday because with tax season coming up my Saturdays are shot. :'(
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Split Rock is a hump and a half out in the bush, as long as names are getting tossed out. Parking is OK, but nothing to write home about.
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Lake Musconetcong has plenty of parking all around the lake. Fishing for all species is usually very good. Hardly ever get skunked even on bad days. There's a bait shop right there that opens 5:30am almost everyday. (Closed Mondays) Bait and Boat, next to the Hess station. They have great healthy bait, lures, ice fishing equipment. They are also the major supplier of bait to most all the tackle shops in the state. Their turnover never stops all year. The lake is easy to find and easy to get to. The ice stays safe when most lakes get iffy.
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We fish Split Rock in the open water - but always use lures. Are there any bait shops near there?
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We fish Split Rock in the open water - but always use lures. Are there any bait shops near there?
Unless there is one on Rt. 23 near the North end of Greenpond Rd (Rt. 513) the closest one I know is Dover Sport (Rt. 23 isn't that close either except closer as the crow flies). That's about a 1/2 hr. ride from Split Rock. Nothing much is close to Split Rock except woods!!! Beautiful and pristine though and likely why it stays some what clean. Unfortunately, there are some who still throw their trash in the woods . Sad but true. I would suggest getting your bait the day before travelling there.
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lake hopatcong would be good.fish the state park.
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I agree also with State Park too...primarily because its an area that is easy to fish!!! Pretty much the same depth in all areas. I think that should be the number one criteria in choosing a spot. Deep water lakes are fine and all but if you dont have electronics you are pretty much fishing blind even with a map.
Its also another place thats within decent walking distance to wherever a weight/length station would be.
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Doug & I will try to check ice this weekend & try to pick a date & place & try to work on sponsors to help us. Make sure you help any sponsor we can get.
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Unless there is one on Rt. 23 near the North end of Greenpond Rd (Rt. 513) the closest one I know is Dover Sport (Rt. 23 isn't that close either except closer as the crow flies). That's about a 1/2 hr. ride from Split Rock. Nothing much is close to Split Rock except woods!!! Beautiful and pristine though and likely why it stays some what clean. Unfortunately, there are some who still throw their trash in the woods . Sad but true. I would suggest getting your bait the day before travelling there.
There is a bait shop there: Garden State Bow and Reel It is about 1/4 mile north of the intersection od RT23 and Holland Mountain Road. I think about a mile north of Green Pond Road.
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Hi guys
I'm new to the site and ice fishing. would it be OK if I joined this outing? Not sure what I'm doing on ice but figure I would lean a lot on an outing like this!
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Hi guys
I'm new to the site and ice fishing. would it be OK if I joined this outing? Not sure what I'm doing on ice but figure I would lean a lot on an outing like this!
everyones welcome to come.. its a friendly event! :tipup:
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Backwaterben,
Im not sure how much you will learn from this group,we are all a bunch of beginners too..But we have alot of fun trying to catch fish!! Come on out and join us...Let somone know that you are new and Im sure people will help you out.
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Newbie on this awesome site but have been ice fishing for 20 years.Keep hearing about split rock and wondering if its a secret spot.Sounds like the kinda place i like nice and quiet with quality fish.Looking for a new spots besides the ones i always hit.
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Split rock is off Green Pond Road in Hibernia
Not sure how to give directions to it but know how to get there. I'm sure some one will give better directions than I can. If no one does, PM me and I'll get you there, using land marks.
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Split rock is off Green Pond Road in Hibernia
Not sure how to give directions to it but know how to get there. I'm sure some one will give better directions than I can. If no one does, PM me and I'll get you there, using land marks.
Gents,
Go to the New Jersey Reports and Conditions section of the NJ ice shanty forum and on page 1 of the Split Rock Res/Morris thread, January 6th I posted directions from Rt. 80 along with a trail map from Wildcat Ridge (showing roads, Reservoir and trails). You can manipulate the map if you want....N, S, E or W plus zoom features. That should help to get you there. Hope this helps.
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There is a bait shop there: Garden State Bow and Reel It is about 1/4 mile north of the intersection od RT23 and Holland Mountain Road. I think about a mile north of Green Pond Road.
4inch_ok,
That's a 10-15 minute ride from Split Rock and may be a good option for those travelling from Rt. 23 to Rt. 513 S (Green pond Rd) to the Reservoir via Upper Hibernia and Split Rock Rd.
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nother lake to look into is waywayanda in veron.it has plenty of parkin, room 4 alot off people, state stocks lot of trout.Never fished it but know people that do good in spring n summer 4 trout.And iam sure the lake has the nj normal bass picks perch n craps.
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Im not sure how much you will learn from this group,we are all a bunch of beginners too...
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Thanx for telling me where split rock is.Im actually going to waywayanda tomorrow.Havent been there in two years but i heard it was real good last weekend.Let u know how i did.
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Split Rock is near Big Boulder ski area in Pennsylvania - if that's the Split Rock that you're talking about. The lake there is beautiful and I've only fished it in the summer. But if that's the one that you're looking for it's all good.
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Wrong Splitrock
This is a NJ derby :tipup:
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I've been communicating back and forth with Reb and it's not looking good for central Jersey lakes. Reb had said that there was safe ice but he's talking 4"-6" and with the warm spell this week it's not looking good.
We need to make a choice shortly so we can give adequate notice to every one. We'll make a decision this weekend and I'll post it on Monday.
Doug >))))>
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I think it should come down to either Hopatcong or Swartswood...just my .02
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Lonewolf- do you have an idea of the date for the NJ get together yet?
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No I have to check other derby's dates so we are not conflicting. I know many members enter other derby's as well. ;)
As of now Jan. 30th or Jan. 31st might be good.
Some good news though .. I already have a few sponsors. ;D
Doug >))))>
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thank you :tipup:
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I think Hopatcong and north are the best bets. We have 5-6" of ice in the central/southern parts of the state but thats not enough for the derby and as Doug said this little warm burst and rain may kill what we have down here.
Doug and Shawn=== Please try to pick a lake and a day, where and when the fish are in a cooperative mood..No Pressure of course!!! Lmao
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"Please try to pick a lake and a day, where and when the fish are in a cooperative mood"
I'm just glad we have ice ! ;D
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LMAO...But you are the man.. Im sure you can arrange something!!!!
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Okay ... Saturday January 30th and it will be Swartswood depending on ice conditions .. we will be checking. Swartswood was chosen to again try a different body of water and for it's wide variety of species : Panfish, Catfish, Pickerel, LM/SM Bass, Brown/Rainbow/Brook Trout, Walleye.
If for any reason the ice isn't safe we'll reschedule for February and or a different lake.
I'll place a main post once I have everything in place.
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sounds like a winner...Im looking forward to another NJ gathering..
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Sounds good to me. Hope this weather cooperates with us.
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looks like ill be missing another one....tax season kills my Saturday ice fishing. >:(
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Yeah Saturday is out for me. I work til 10 pm. I will try to stop by to say hi on my way to work.
Ps
no ice fishing gear yet at Sports Authority in Ledgewood
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Sunday would be better
still hunting on saturdays :tipup:
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lone wolf
That is on saturday on the large lake not the small one correct!! Where do we park for that in the beach area lot? And what time is this going to start on jan 30-2010? Count me in! thanks ekozlo
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I am in. Icerina 2! Looking foward to seeing everyone again.
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Has anyone checked how the ice is holding up?
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I don't believe for one minute the ice can sustain a solid week of mid to upper 40's and 50 degrees on Monday with rain forecasted. We'll see. I've only been out once and I hope it wasn't my last trip of the year. ???
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I don't believe for one minute the ice can sustain a solid week of mid to upper 40's and 50 degrees on Monday with rain forecasted. We'll see.
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
dont worry so much :tipup:
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its a simple midwinter thaw. itll come back ;)
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they said it will, however I saw 5 Robins yesterday.
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This thaw has the animals totally confused..
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I'm hoping the ice holds up. We had a warm spell but the nights have been pretty good and I'm hoping we lost very little.
As we do every year we insist on at least 6" of ice. If the ice seems iffy we will reschedule for February.
"That is on saturday on the large lake not the small one correct!! Where do we park for that in the beach area lot? And what time is this going to start on jan 30-2010?"
It's not at Little Swartswood it's at Big Swartswood. Yes we are parking at the main lot. It will start at 7:00 AM and end at 3:00 PM.
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I have one report of 9" of ice on Swartswood. Shawn's following up on that today. We are supposed to have some low temps this week so it's looking good.
I'll will be placing a NJ "Get Together" sign up post just so we have an idea of how many will be coming. We will be calling our derby a Get Together from this year on .. it just makes it easier on state ran lakes.
As always kids are welcome and I should have give a ways.
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I just heard from Shawn. He checked the state park area and it's between 6 and 7 1/2" of ice.
Besides today's and tomorrows rain the nights are supposed to remain cold. :thumbsup:
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I'm stuck taking the wife to a play next Saturday >:(
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Just tell her your going ;). It's work's for me I'm gone every Sat Hunting Fishing. You need to train them the rite way
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Weather looks good after monday. Looks great starting thursday night with low teens. Snow for saturday long range.
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Weather looks good after monday. Looks great starting thursday night with low teens. Snow for saturday long range.
snows no good, i just got used to pulling my tub on this nice smooth ice, plus i get a kick out of people who dont wear cleats and slip and slide while they walk ::)
on the other hand, i can get to places that i need to drag some distance to get to the water, snow will make it alot easier :tipup:
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Forecast says FROSTY guys. So put away the tea shirts and pull out the wool gotchies, if the prediction holds, we are going to need them. Besides that, it's always windy at Swartzwood. Remember the Boy Scout motto.
Planning on buying bait at Dow's on Thursday to make sure it's ready for Saturday. :tipup: ;D :tipup: :icefish: :thumbsup:
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What a nasty one today between the wind and rain.
I spoke with Shawn and he's going to check the ice and shoreline on Thursday to confirm it looks good for Saturday ... thanks Shawn.
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so far less then a dozen people signed up (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=137172.0)... didnt we have like 30 or 40 last year? 4 days until saturday :tipup:
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Hi folks! New to this site. What's the deal with the derby and how do I get involved? I do a lot of ice fishing on Oxford Furnace, Budd Lk, Mountain Lk, Hopatcong, Spruce Run and Assunpink when I can. Thanks in advance for the help!!!! ;D
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You sign you for this Sat derby it's FREE again FREE fish & you might win a prize
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Thanks Shawn. Did some "fishing" on the site here and found some info. Unfortunately I have to work on Sat. Do you only have one get together? Good luck and enjoy!!!
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i think people are hesitant to sign up becasue of the weather, if people are traveling a far distant they may want to see how it pans out first.
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think people are hesitant to sign up becasue of the weather, if people are traveling a far distant they may want to see how it pans out first.
We're not going to have the Get Together if the ice is less than 6" or the shoreline is open. It doesn't hurt to sign up .. if it gets cancelled we'll do a new sign up post. We're just trying to get a rough count.
As of now they are calling for cold weather from Wed night thru next week. If we didn't lose too much we should be in good shape.
Again Shawn will check tomorrow and we will post.
Wed Jan 27 Hi 44 Low 25
Thurs Jan 28 Hi 38 Low 15
Fri Jan 29 Hi 27 Low 12
Sat Jan 30 Hi 25 Low 12
Sun Jan 31 Hi 29 Low 14
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Good Luck Guys
Hope the weather/ice is a go for your get togeather!!
Wish I could be there but have to work.
Catch'em up and have a good time!
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I'm good with Swartzwood on Saturday as long as the ice is safe. Sign me up
TonyTheIceMan
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I'm good with Swartzwood on Saturday as long as the ice is safe. Sign me up
TonyTheIceMan
Tony there is a sign up post please post there that you are coming.Thanks Shawn
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Anybody been to swarztwood? whats the good word did that Fnnnn rain screw us?
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Shawn just went out and checked the ice. He checked in several areas out from the parking lot. The ice was CLEAR (not mottled) and varied from 5-6 inches.
The shoreline had some open areas but only a foot or so out and in less than a foot of water.
The temps are supposed to be single digit tonight and Friday night. The highs are supposed to be in the low 20's.
The shoreline and ice should be fine for Saturday .... it's on ! :thumbsup:
I'll get the main Get Together post ,with all the info, up tonight or tomorrow.
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Thanks Lonewolf sounds great :tipup: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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I think Shawn deserves the thanks. :clap:
He had a hectic schedule the past few days and was still making time to get this Get Together .. together !
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Job well done :tipup:
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Thanks Shawn great job! See ya Saturday :clap: :clap:
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Simon Peter's that has bait & everything you'll need is on RT206 before Swartzwood
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LOOKING GOOD THAT WEATHER IS COOL OUT THERE!!
THANKS SCOTT FOR THE GREAT SITE!!
LOOKING FORWARD TO SAT MORNING SEE ALL AT THE STATE PARKING LOT!!
''REALLY HAPPY TO SEE THE SIGHT UP AND RUNNING!!
''GREAT JOB TO ALL THAT WORKED ON IT!!
I JUST WANT TOO SAY ''THANK YOU'' TO TWO GREAT SPORTINGGOODS STORES WE HAVE
THAT HELP ALL US ALL !!
SIMMON & PETERS ON RT 206 NJ AND ALSO 'FISH 307.COM !!
THANK YOU FOR GOING THE EXTRA MILE AND HELPING ME AND ALSO CALLING ME
ABOUT THE GET TOGETHER !! THANKS ALL EKOZLO
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Anytime now let's catch some fish
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I've never fished the ice before so I'm really pumped about tomorrow being my first outing! I bought all of the stuff before the season started and then we had all of that great cold weather but my Dad went into the hospital. Finally he's home and I have an opportunity to go. I'm feeling great about going with all of you guys. I'm hoping to learn a lot about how to do this. I didn't want to go our with one of my fishing buddies that knows evven less about ice fishing than me. I've got all of the gear that I think I need and clothes that are plenty warm but I might need some tips out there guys. I'll be wearing a Jets hat and a blue/white jacket and pulling a red plastic sled with all of my stuff in it. I'll accept any advice that anyone wants to give and if I screw up any of the ice fishing protocols please let me know. I have a good selection of jigs and stiff for my jigging rod and some power bait maggots but I'm planning to stop at Simon Peters for bait for the tip ups.
Two questions..
Is there any sense at all in bringing any of my artificial worms and grubs?
I'm hoping to get shiners and mealworms at Simon Peters - Is that the right selection for Swartswood through the ice?
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your probably better off w. mousies than the mealies. ive never used artificals such as u talked about but thats not to say they dont work. you will only find out one way, and just do it. You are going to need to put in a few hours on the ice to get the knack but this outing will help you. it helped me out last year. unfortunatly im not going to make it up there this year but good luck to all who participate in the outing.
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Sounds like a good time, wish I didn't leave all my gear at my buddies up north. I wana see some youtubeage from this event!
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great day, even though the fish weren't cooperating with me... i even won cool prizes for 3rd place pickerel.
thanks for putting this together for us guys! :tipup:
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Thanks to Shawn and the folks at Simon Peters for a great day!
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It was great to put faces to the names.. Hope we can do another one this year. Thanks to Shawn, Doug and the great sponsors that made it all happen.
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Had a great time. Thanks for your hospitality and the 2 dogs and Bambi chop hit the spot. For me Bambi was a prize in itself.
I had my first hit all day@2:40 on the jig. They probaly turned on at 3:05.
Nice to meet the newbys and to see every one again.
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Thanks again to all that made it happen :thumbsup:
too bad the fishing wasn't as good as the eating :tipup:
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I had some prizes left from unfilled categories so I'm trying to set up a second get together this month.
Again I'm trying to pick another lake for us to try.
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I had some prizes left from unfilled categories so I'm trying to set up a second get together this month.
Again I'm trying to pick another lake for us to try.
Nice, I hope to be able to make it out this time!
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HI ALL
WHAT A GREAT TIME HAD BY ALL!! PICK ANOTHER LAKE BEFORE THIS STUFF MELTS??
LOOKING FORWARD TO ANOTHER ONE REAL SOON!!
THANKS FOR THE GREAT COMPANY AND ALSO FOR OUR CHEF!!
TAKE CARE !!LETS TRY FOR ANOTHER ONE SOON??
AND ALSO RICHIE 1 AND KEVIN THANKS FOR CUTTING SOME HOLES FOR US! SAFE TRAVELS ALWAYS EKOZLO :tipup:
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Looks like you all had a good time.
Wish I could have been there
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Ben,
Its to bad that you missed it.Hopefully you can make the next one. We always have a good time when we get together.