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Title: RI - Good bye
Post by: SHaRPS on Feb 21, 2018, 08:03 AM
Well the last post on the RI board was Feb 13'th and it was regarding Auger blades. I think its safe to say our ice is gone. I also do not see any hope in the forecast for a last chance freeze. Hope you all had a great season! My trip up north this past weekend has me itching to get up there one more time before I call it quits for the year. After that its time for some fresh water fishing followed by the salt. Good luck to all!
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: MRC2572 on Feb 21, 2018, 08:27 AM
Still plenty of time up north. I fished 20" of good ice in Maine this past sunday. I can hopfully get back up ther for 2 or 3 more trips
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: SHaRPS on Feb 21, 2018, 08:58 AM
I was on over 24" of ice in NH 4 days ago. Ice is not the issue, time is with a 15 month old and 2 adults with full time jobs (and 3 dogs). Either way, I am still trying to get up there one more time before I hang up the gear for good. Might start a February vacation tradition going forward.

However, RI ice is history.
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: Brendog9 on Feb 21, 2018, 10:42 AM
We definitely got hosed on the ice this year. I'm heading up to NH this weekend for my "unofficial" end of the season when we pull the bob house in.
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: BobWhite on Feb 21, 2018, 04:37 PM
Have a great summer see you all next year
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: comeonnow on Feb 21, 2018, 05:13 PM
Was on 7" in NWRI on Saturday but it's nearly gone now. Great season while it lasted around here but now it's time to travel. :)
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: war eagle on Feb 21, 2018, 07:03 PM
 With the temps we had in late December and early January I'd a bet we'd be having a St. Paddy's Day party on the ice ... that's why I don't bet ;D
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: Ballbag on Feb 21, 2018, 10:13 PM
Was a great season too bad the ground hog screwed us  :%$#!: >:D
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: RIMainuh on Feb 22, 2018, 12:55 PM
Agreed I had a great year! Met a bunch of guys from the website and got out a few times. Better than laying tile or painting bathrooms!

Have a great soft water fishing season. I'm already working up my trout and bass gear. I'll be ready once the lake fills again. Go Sox!
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: SHaRPS on Feb 22, 2018, 03:24 PM
Agreed! I have been crushing trout the last few days. Onto another season.
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: rilobsterman on Feb 24, 2018, 07:52 AM
Crazy my buddy got me hooked on Ice fishing, got all the gear went 1/2 dozen LOVED IT! Now I went to Maine on Tuesday bought a Gheenoe and killin the local trout.Guy in Maine said 3 1/2' of ice in the Moosehead region-going to need an extension on my K-drill.
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: SALMONEMIA on Feb 24, 2018, 08:30 AM
Well the last post on the RI board was Feb 13'th and it was regarding Auger blades. I think its safe to say our ice is gone. I also do not see any hope in the forecast for a last chance freeze. Hope you all had a great season! My trip up north this past weekend has me itching to get up there one more time before I call it quits for the year. After that its time for some fresh water fishing followed by the salt. Good luck to all!
come up here Buddy, BTW I love RI Seabass Galore fish for those instead if theres no ice.
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: Ballbag on Feb 24, 2018, 02:20 PM
NH definitely hit the jackpot with ice this year...love fishin Winni...tightlines man
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: SHaRPS on Feb 24, 2018, 05:42 PM
come up here Buddy, BTW I love RI Seabass Galore fish for those instead if theres no ice.

i am planning on heading up this upcoming friday and leaving sunday. should give me 2 full days of jigging and 3-4 sets on my cusk traps.  let me know if you will be around.
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: fredjiggy on Feb 25, 2018, 08:59 PM
On 10 inches of ice yesterday in Manchester, NH area. Ice is grey and full of air. Great day and tasty dinner. Can't beat deep fried crappie.  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: RI - Good bye
Post by: SHaRPS on Feb 26, 2018, 06:36 AM
come up here Buddy, BTW I love RI Seabass Galore fish for those instead if theres no ice.

seabass, fluke, and tautog galore!

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the fishing is easy, the 5 hours of filleting blows. lol

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let me know if your planning on being down these parts.
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