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Offline supervdl

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Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« on: Sep 08, 2020, 09:13 AM »
it's past Labor Day and that's what starts coming to mind. Also had to clean the basement and organize my icegear in the process. Come on - I can't be the only one  ;D

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #1 on: Sep 08, 2020, 10:19 AM »
 After the past few years here in SE PA... I'd rather not think about it  :'(


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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #2 on: Sep 08, 2020, 11:22 AM »
Yep, can't wait for the hardwater. Hopefully we'll get to do more in PA than think about it this year.

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #3 on: Sep 08, 2020, 06:39 PM »
Yes, hopefully better weather than last year.  I’m thinking about putting an adapter on a six inch auger, any advice on what size & make of drill to get.

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #4 on: Sep 08, 2020, 07:04 PM »
Yes, hopefully better weather than last year.  I’m thinking about putting an adapter on a six inch auger, any advice on what size & make of drill to get.

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #5 on: Sep 13, 2020, 09:32 PM »
Yeah being thinking about it a little bit, hopefully its more than a dream this year!  :-\

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #6 on: Sep 13, 2020, 09:39 PM »
Think about it constantly, even more after every mosquito bite.

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #7 on: Sep 14, 2020, 11:09 PM »
Besides being with the family being on ice is the closest thing to being in heaven

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #8 on: Sep 15, 2020, 06:01 AM »
Never stop thinking about it really. Of all the different types of fishing I do, it is still #1.
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #9 on: Sep 16, 2020, 08:31 AM »
Yes cant wait fer dat hardwater fishin

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #10 on: Sep 16, 2020, 06:56 PM »
Already looking at new flashers. (figure I'd give the wife my FL-8)
Figuring that with the virus all products will be swept off the shelf early this year.
Need to stock up early.

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #11 on: Sep 16, 2020, 08:35 PM »
I don’t think I ever stop thinking about hard water fishin’!
Some line here, a few jigs there, an auger flange, a new 1/2” drill...more...all purchased a bit at time after the last season was over.
I’m hopelessly addicted I’m afraid, but who’s complaining?...not me!!!!! ::)
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #12 on: Sep 29, 2020, 04:47 AM »

 I enjoy all the different types of fishing ,  , but ice has something magical about it , words just can’t described
 
 

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #13 on: Sep 29, 2020, 08:19 AM »
I enjoy all the different types of fishing ,  , but ice has something magical about it , words just can’t described
x2 what he said.
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #14 on: Sep 29, 2020, 11:01 AM »
I've been thinking about it since August. I like getting out on the open water in the spring and summer but somewhere between July 4th and Labor Day I'm ready for the ice. Right now I should be getting excited about bow hunting, but ice fishing is on the front of my mind. About two months away for me typically. It seems every year I like hunting a little less and fishing even more.

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #15 on: Sep 29, 2020, 05:37 PM »
Only when I'm here. I got muskies to catch, deer to slay, sausage to make before I get all hinky to walk on water...
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #16 on: Sep 29, 2020, 05:54 PM »
I've been thinking about it since August. I like getting out on the open water in the spring and summer but somewhere between July 4th and Labor Day I'm ready for the ice. Right now I should be getting excited about bow hunting, but ice fishing is on the front of my mind. About two months away for me typically. It seems every year I like hunting a little less and fishing even more.


I have been thinking about it since August 2019....
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #17 on: Sep 29, 2020, 06:19 PM »
Me not sure if I ever quit thinking about it....lol
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #18 on: Sep 30, 2020, 07:44 AM »
Me not sure if I ever quit thinking about it....lol

Really? You're thinking about ice fishing while you're tying flashabou and bending wire to make those double 10's? Riiiiiiight!  ;)2 :roflmao:
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #19 on: Sep 30, 2020, 08:10 AM »
 I think about ice fishing often , but there are fall shore walleyes to whip , 🎣
 

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #20 on: Sep 30, 2020, 10:14 AM »
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #21 on: Oct 01, 2020, 11:11 AM »
This ice fishing season needs to get here soon.  Working from home is starting to cost me.  Last three days I have ordered tungsten jigs, floats and terminal tackle.  Fall fishing is starting to be a go, but I haven't stopped thinking about the hardwater since last year. 

Wondering what the tackle situation is going to be this season.  If its any indication from the summer - there are going to be issues with stock. 
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #22 on: Oct 01, 2020, 01:09 PM »
I'm more worried about bait supplies being available this winter.
Its all fun and games until someone loses a walleye.......

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #23 on: Oct 01, 2020, 01:12 PM »
 I’ve been told there maybe tackle shortages later on
 

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #24 on: Oct 05, 2020, 07:49 PM »
Just made sure the vexilar was fully charged yesterday.  Already praying for a cold winter.

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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #25 on: Oct 06, 2020, 10:03 AM »
I've definitely been thinking about it.  Also looking at some late fall crappie trips in the boat as well (since ice never happened last year).  Might pull the old minnow bucket and slip bobbers out.  Haven't done that in years.
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #26 on: Oct 06, 2020, 11:34 AM »
I don;t really ever STOP thinking about it!  ::)
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #27 on: Oct 12, 2020, 08:56 AM »
I'm with you RuttNutt!  When the season is over I am thinking about what I want to change and upgrade.  I think I have been on this site all summer trying to get an idea of what I want to do. 
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #28 on: Oct 12, 2020, 05:30 PM »

   
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Re: Anyone else started thinking about icefishing?
« Reply #29 on: Oct 12, 2020, 05:55 PM »
Just picked up my copy yesterday.
People at the check out line were giving me looks like I was crazy!

 



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