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Title: Irish Hills 21/22
Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Sep 14, 2021, 07:56 AM: No ice yet, but I am watching!!!!
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Post by: smeltbuster on Sep 14, 2021, 02:28 PM: Any day now, should be soon :roflmao:
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Post by: Iceassin on Sep 14, 2021, 03:25 PM: Rumor (weather) has it that it is going to be colder than normal (early) with below average precipitation. 🤷‍♂️🤞
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Post by: Nwfisherman on Sep 21, 2021, 07:47 AM: Im ready as soon as deer season is over:)
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Sep 24, 2021, 07:01 AM: Me too!
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Nov 14, 2021, 06:43 AM: No ice yet. Cold and snowing here. Guess I will sit in the woods a bit.
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Post by: aacosta on Nov 16, 2021, 04:00 PM: pond at the golf course was iced over today
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Nov 23, 2021, 06:44 AM: Have a bit of skim ice this morning.
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Post by: Clappy on Nov 24, 2021, 07:53 AM: Would be Nice to be on the Ice during Christmas Holidays !!
Happy Thanksgiving to All !!
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Post by: aacosta on Dec 08, 2021, 08:15 AM: Couple good size lakes tacked over today.... to bad the weather hates ice fishing
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Post by: Iceassin on Dec 08, 2021, 08:19 AM: Quote from: aacosta on Dec 08, 2021, 08:15 AM
Couple good size lakes tacked over today.... to bad the weather hates ice fishing

Yup. Calling for temps near 60* over here on the west side next week. Not good.
Title: Re: Irish Hills 21/22
Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Dec 10, 2021, 07:18 AM: Well...Skiff Lake is locked up.....Today :( :(
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Post by: CWlake on Dec 10, 2021, 11:15 AM: well, thats something to be happy about for now.
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Dec 30, 2021, 06:59 AM: Temps are starting to look good next week. If the snow and wind stay away...maybe!
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 03, 2022, 07:33 AM: Skiff locked up last night. I hope it sticks.
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Post by: quack on Jan 03, 2022, 08:29 AM: This stretch of weather looks like it's gonna get things going for everyone by the end of the week/ early next week!
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Post by: aacosta on Jan 03, 2022, 10:01 AM: Devils lake was locked up this AM as well. I agree, if the forecast holds true, some spots should be good by the weekend.
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Post by: IceinKzoo on Jan 03, 2022, 05:48 PM: Quote from: aacosta on Jan 03, 2022, 10:01 AM
Devils lake was locked up this AM as well. I agree, if the forecast holds true, some spots should be good by the weekend.

I’m new to fishing the Irish Hills area. If anyone is willing to show me the ropes I’d appreciate it.
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Post by: Ice pack on Jan 04, 2022, 09:03 AM: Wamplers and sand lakes were all locked up with about a inch yesterday morning might be good by weekend
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Post by: Ice pack on Jan 04, 2022, 09:04 AM: Wamplers and sand lakes were all locked up with about a inch yesterday morning might be good by weekend
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 04, 2022, 12:25 PM: Clark, Vineyard, and even Allen has ice. East lake on 12 by the church looks open.
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 05, 2022, 10:50 AM: 3 inches at the dock!
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Post by: Ice pack on Jan 06, 2022, 04:57 AM: Going to check some more lakes today will report my findings later
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Post by: aacosta on Jan 06, 2022, 07:38 PM: 2 inches at devils lake boat launch
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 08, 2022, 06:49 AM: I saw a couple flip shacks on Round Lake near Hanover yesterday. I had 3 1/2 inches of ice at my dock yesterday.
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Post by: aacosta on Jan 08, 2022, 08:29 AM: Devils lake sandy beach
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 08, 2022, 08:31 AM: Quote from: aacosta on Jan 08, 2022, 08:29 AM
Devils lake sandy beach
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Looks like ice season is upon us!
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Post by: aacosta on Jan 08, 2022, 08:44 AM: Later than I like but a real solid base
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 11, 2022, 09:01 AM: 5 1/2 Inches at my dock. Tomorrow I fish!!!!
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 12, 2022, 11:55 AM: Kinda slow today but we managed a few.
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Post by: hoppy63 on Jan 12, 2022, 12:36 PM: Looks grear! :clap:
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Post by: Doeslayer on Jan 12, 2022, 06:55 PM: Nice! Couple nice crappie mixed in there
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Post by: CWlake on Jan 13, 2022, 09:25 AM: looks like a good meal. that tug on the pole sure feels good!
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Post by: delta9 on Jan 13, 2022, 07:28 PM: Haven't gotten a chance to look since Sunday, how did the ice hold up with the wind and warm weather? Specifically say Castlewood bay on lake Columbia, if anybody has some input please.
Title: Re: Irish Hills 21/22
Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 14, 2022, 02:28 PM: 3 Of us today 2 1/2 hours.
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Post by: Doeslayer on Jan 14, 2022, 02:39 PM: Dang cold day today..... Looks worth it to me ... I had to work or id have been on the river
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Post by: Mhofferman on Jan 16, 2022, 01:55 PM: Quote from: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 14, 2022, 02:28 PM
3 Of us today 2 1/2 hours.
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Nice pile! Heading up that way on Friday, looks like the ice is coming on quickly!!
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 17, 2022, 06:38 AM: Quote from: Mhofferman on Jan 16, 2022, 01:55 PM
Nice pile! Heading up that way on Friday, looks like the ice is coming on quickly!!
People are fishing everywhere here. Best ice I've seen in a long time. Where are you headed? Good luck
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Post by: Mhofferman on Jan 17, 2022, 02:48 PM: Planning on hitting Devil’s Lake as we are staying right near the Highland Inn. It’ll be our first trip up.
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Post by: Nwfisherman on Jan 17, 2022, 05:28 PM: how did you do? we have a cottage just down from highland. Me and my son worked our butts off for thirteen Saterday night, and then sunday morning caught two before wind blew us off.
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Post by: Mhofferman on Jan 18, 2022, 07:17 AM: We won’t get into town until about 6pm on Friday. First trip of the year for us, as Central Indiana barely has skim ice right now. Keepers would be great, but we just hope to have some action on the end of the line!
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Post by: Mhofferman on Jan 18, 2022, 08:18 PM: Heading up to Devil’s Lake/Manitou Beach this Friday for my first trip of the year. Staying right near Highland Inn, but can’t find a bait store near by. Coming up from Central Indiana as we have no d@mn ice! Not trying to take anyone’s spot, but would appreciate any info on a bait shop that sells licenses as well. Thanks for your help and here’s a picture for tax!

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Post by: Doeslayer on Jan 18, 2022, 08:45 PM: Not super familiar with the area but i know there is knutsons in Brooklyn thats not too far maybe 15-20 minutes and they will have EVERYTHING
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Post by: aacosta on Jan 18, 2022, 08:46 PM: Manitou beach marina sells bait, right by the boat launch
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 19, 2022, 06:47 AM: If you get into Brooklyn, Knutson's is worth a stop. Poppa's Place is a great place to eat. Also Poppa's Place Dos is on the South side of Devil's. I believe Dos closes at 2. In Brooklyn, at 8.
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Post by: Mhofferman on Jan 19, 2022, 08:47 AM: Does Manitou Beach Marina sell licenses as well?
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Post by: Doeslayer on Jan 19, 2022, 12:06 PM: I know a lot of gas stations sell licenses and any big box store like walmart does too....
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Post by: misterwhipple on Jan 19, 2022, 01:04 PM: Knutson's Sporting Goods
151 Wamplers Lake Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230

and maybe grab a bite @
Papa's Place
208 S Main St
Brooklyn, MI 49230

you will not regret it
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 22, 2022, 07:02 AM: Good luck Mhoff. Keep us posted.
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 25, 2022, 02:24 PM: Very slow today. 4 of us got 9 keepers in 3 hours. Marked fish constantly. Could't buy a bite. Any body else having the same problem?
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Post by: Doeslayer on Jan 25, 2022, 06:54 PM: Same here on the river
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Post by: 3300 on Jan 25, 2022, 08:01 PM: Quote from: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 25, 2022, 02:24 PM
Very slow today. 4 of us got 9 keepers in 3 hours. Marked fish constantly. Could't buy a bite. Any body else having the same problem?

Been slow for at least a week for us. Day or night. Calhoun

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Post by: Nwfisherman on Jan 25, 2022, 08:19 PM: hey, Jimmy. son and i have hit devils hard last three weeks and really have struggled, so your not alone:). last year hammered them, now that we have great ice crap:(
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Post by: Hoosier Ice Pirate on Jan 26, 2022, 06:31 PM: Mike, Gander Outside in Coldwater can take care of you.
I get my license and 4 wheeler sticker there. It’s been hit and miss around NE Indiana.
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Post by: Mhofferman on Jan 27, 2022, 01:30 PM: Quote from: Hoosier Ice Pirate on Jan 26, 2022, 06:31 PM
Mike, Gander Outside in Coldwater can take care of you.
I get my license and 4 wheeler sticker there. It’s been hit and miss around NE Indiana.

Yeah, we got pinned down by 35mph gusts last Saturday over by Highland Inn. Caught a couple dinks, but the company was good, the Hamm’s were cold, and the heater was toasty! Prolly start hitting NE Indiana this weekend. Cheers!
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Jan 27, 2022, 04:46 PM: Come back anytime. It's been slow. A pretty brutal weekend,
it happens
Hope you had fun. A pretty brutal weekend. Next week is looking good. PS.... Hamms???? People drink it on purpose??? ;D
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Post by: SKIFFLAKEJIMMY on Feb 21, 2022, 07:55 AM: The ice is starting to deteriorate here. Looks like the beginning of the end.