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Title: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: Barleydog on Mar 09, 2004, 04:41 PM
Well I finally got out this weekend and thought I'd share some photos from the last frontier.  We were fishing near the center of the state, located 3 1/2 hours from Fairbanks.  Caught around 5 fish, nothing to exciting, but consistant action.  The biggest was a chunky 28" fish that almost didn't make it through the hole due to the auger didn't clear the hole out "all the way!"  Lost a HOG at the hole using a 8 lb. leader, go figure!  Didn't get any Burbot fishing due to the temps at -22 and WINDY!  Great view and a great trip! -Barleydog

(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114783.jpg)
seventeen mile creek
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114786.jpg)
sunset over fielding lake valley
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114784.jpg)
set-up and ready to fish!
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114782.jpg)
Strikemaster auger with 12" extension... didn't make it through some spots!!!
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114781.jpg)
Jimmer bottomed out?  what, no water!  Oh no, get the TNT!
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114787.jpg)
Dinner
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114788.jpg)
One that's still swimming...
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: fishingking on Mar 10, 2004, 02:23 PM
wow its really pretty there nice lakers gotta love em
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: fozsey on Mar 10, 2004, 02:52 PM
What a beautiful area. I hope to make it up there some day. I had a chance to go a few years ago, but elected against it due to other comitments. Now I wish I would have gone. Maybe after Canada this spring.  ;)
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: PAcatchreleaseman on Mar 10, 2004, 06:22 PM
words cannot describe how awesome that 1st pic is.......not taking anything away from the others ;)

-PA-
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: Bushman on Mar 11, 2004, 09:20 PM
I have not seen an extension on an auger scince I lived up north. great view
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: Barleydog on Mar 11, 2004, 10:28 PM
Thanks folks,  Yeah Bushman, extensions are a way of life if you fish the late season eh!  ;D  Tough pulling that thing out of a finished hole with all the wieght of the shavings!
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: fishfanatic on Mar 16, 2004, 03:19 PM
Barley,
Great pics, makes me wish I was still there!  ::) Used to ride it that area quite often.  Will be there next April for Artic Man ;D
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: Barleydog on Mar 20, 2004, 02:08 PM
Bring your poles fishfanatic!  You being right across the road and all.  Arctic man is a hoot!  Wouldn't catch me doin the same on a sled! :)  Crazy SOB's..
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: fishfanatic on Mar 23, 2004, 09:06 AM
Barley,
Never catch me doing that either, but it sure is a fun weekend 8)
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: seaweed01 on Mar 23, 2004, 11:53 AM
Great pictures!
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: red_eyes on Oct 09, 2004, 02:40 PM
Quote from: Barleydog on Mar 09, 2004, 04:41 PM
Well I finally got out this weekend and thought I'd share some photos from the last frontier.  We were fishing near the center of the state, located 3 1/2 hours from Fairbanks.  Caught around 5 fish, nothing to exciting, but consistant action.  The biggest was a chunky 28" fish that almost didn't make it through the hole due to the auger didn't clear the hole out "all the way!"  Lost a HOG at the hole using a 8 lb. leader, go figure!  Didn't get any Burbot fishing due to the temps at -22 and WINDY!  Great view and a great trip! -Barleydog

(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114783.jpg)
seventeen mile creek
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114786.jpg)
sunset over fielding lake valley
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114784.jpg)
set-up and ready to fish!
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114782.jpg)
what is that in the backround, THE HUMAN LIKE FIGURE?Strikemaster auger with 12" extension... didn't make it through some spots!!!
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114781.jpg)
Jimmer bottomed out?  what, no water!  Oh no, get the TNT!
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114787.jpg)
Dinner
(http://www.hunt101.com/img/114788.jpg)
One that's still swimming...
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: red_eyes on Oct 09, 2004, 02:42 PM
great pics,           
also, is that the mag 2000
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: billditrite on Oct 09, 2004, 10:13 PM
that sure is beautiful scenery and those lakers look sweet too!!tight lines B.D.
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: Barleydog on Dec 15, 2004, 09:52 AM
Red Eyes,  That's a 2000.... with extension.  Looks funny with 2 extensions though!
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: Skiff on Dec 15, 2004, 12:10 PM
In that first picture it looks like the lake got a sudden cold snap and it froze the waves just as they crashed into shore.  Fantastic pictures!  I love the north!  And to use those augers with extensions you have to do the old deep knee bend-high head lift technique to keep clearing the hole.  Ya gotta be tough to live in the north! :flex:  And you drill as few holes as possible.
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: icebigboy on Dec 15, 2004, 01:10 PM
where is that heaven or something?
i wish i could see that in my lifetime.
your lucky guy :D
Title: Re: Alaskan weekend on the ice
Post by: Hookset on Dec 15, 2004, 03:07 PM
Great pics and nice lakers.  I miss Alaska, made it up there for 10 days in 2002.  Hope to return and do more hiking and fishing.  Nothing like waking up and seeing a glacier out the window. Tight lines.