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Title: Too cold
Post by: tipupman123 on Jan 15, 2022, 08:26 AM

Too dang cold today.  Would love to be out there, but even with the pop up and a little heater -25 wind chills is Too much for me.  Fish would freeze!  Anyone braving it today?

Title: Re: Too cold
Post by: Ryan51993 on Jan 15, 2022, 10:39 AM

I thought about it and I'm usually the first one to layer up and brave the cold but single digits AND wind just isn't fun unless your in a pop up and that's not my type of fishing. Tomorrow is supposed to be near perfect with almost no wind so I plan to get out early and make the most of it, the weekend won't be a total loss.

Title: Re: Too cold
Post by: sebago2jigtima on Jan 15, 2022, 10:42 AM

not enjoyable for me  ;D
dont mind the cold but...  :whistle:

Title: Re: Too cold
Post by: Sam Gee on Jan 15, 2022, 11:04 AM

Yeah tomorrow  will be much better.

Title: Re: Too cold
Post by: greggill on Jan 15, 2022, 11:12 AM

Def too cold for me too. But this wind is gonna die down overnight,  fish on in the AM! Should be the calm before the storm with a steady barometer!

Title: Re: Too cold
Post by: mrip on Jan 15, 2022, 11:32 AM

Took a ride out in the Berkshires today and not a sole on 3 ponds I went by   

Title: Re: Too cold
Post by: BASSQUATCH on Jan 17, 2022, 02:28 PM

The older I get the less I enjoy those conditions.  Wind sucks and you can only get out of it so much. Especially if using traps/ tilts . -10 with zero wind, not a problem though.

Title: Re: Too cold
Post by: jjnunez on Jan 17, 2022, 07:39 PM

I will be 65 this year.
Been ice fishing since i was a kid. I used to fish out in the open chasing flags all day, but now i put out one or two traps and jig with a fishfinder in a frabill flip over shelter. Much more tolerable on a cold day as the black fabric absorbs heat.  Also get a rechargeable hand warmer on amazon. Take care of the details before you head out and it can be enjoyable.
 

Title: Re: Too cold
Post by: fishermantim on Jan 20, 2022, 09:22 AM

Don't forget...even on picture perfect days, if the fish don't bite it can still suck (somewhat) but still be better than a day at work!

Title: Re: Too cold
Post by: muleskinner on Jan 21, 2022, 06:50 AM

Heding out today north west of Worchester. tucking up next to shore . the temp i can take the wind just is not my friend.