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Offline UP jigstick

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UP Ice??
« on: Dec 18, 2006, 05:41 PM »
Has anyone been out on the ice fishing?
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Offline unkymer

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #1 on: Dec 19, 2006, 08:43 AM »
I haven't. I ran over and checked the ice on Gene's Pond this Sunday and it wasn't thick enough for my comfort levels. There wasn't anyone on it either. Anyone else find safe ice anywhere?
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Offline UP jigstick

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #2 on: Dec 19, 2006, 01:40 PM »
There have been guys out on lake Antoine, usually 50 to 75 yards from shore. 2 to 4 inches of ice, I hear. Not quite what I'm willing to walk on because of the occasional 2" thick areas.
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Offline berg1sj

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #3 on: Dec 19, 2006, 06:34 PM »
Anyone hear anything on the Mine Ponds lately??
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Offline Letha_Face

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #4 on: Dec 21, 2006, 12:23 PM »
Just curious where are the mine ponds?
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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #5 on: Dec 21, 2006, 12:30 PM »
Quote from: Letha_Face on Dec 21, 2006, 12:23 PM
Just curious where are the mine ponds?
Northern Dickinson county, South of M-69, between the M-95/M-69 junction and Felch.
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Offline Letha_Face

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #6 on: Dec 22, 2006, 11:45 AM »
Thanks, Im going to have to check it out this year.
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Offline dabber-doo

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #7 on: Dec 27, 2006, 08:47 PM »
5 to 6 inches on cowboy lake in kingsford , 5 to 6 inches on fisher lake in aurora wi bad waters in iron mountain anywhere from 3to 6 inches on the bay, stay away from the river channel though. herd sawyer lake in channing had 4 to 5 inches going to check that one out on sat will give update when get back.
and mind ponds i have not herd anything on yet.
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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #8 on: Dec 28, 2006, 01:01 AM »
Any news on the Fortune Lake chain, or Chicagon lake between Crystal Falls and Iron River?  I fished those two lakes 15-25 years ago and always caught good bluegill / perch during the summers.  Chicagon had nice pike and a few muskies as well.
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Offline yooperdave

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #9 on: Dec 28, 2006, 04:13 AM »
been people out on otter lake every day now (houghton county), gooing today to try a couple other small lakes for bluegills.
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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #10 on: Dec 30, 2006, 08:35 PM »
I spent the last 2 days fishing up there. Little Shag, Bass Lake, Engman Lake are all good. Look up Marty at the Gwinn Bait and Tackle. He is very helpful.
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Offline axtell31

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #11 on: Jan 01, 2007, 09:57 AM »
Please make sure you guys all use extra caution though after the warm weather and all the rain we got yesterday.  This week sure isnt looking good for the ice.  I know I gotta get my permanent off my honey hole today.   Tight Lines!
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Offline srobocop

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #12 on: Jan 03, 2007, 08:09 PM »
speaking of the rain and warm weather, how did that effect everyones ice?
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Offline axtell31

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #13 on: Jan 04, 2007, 10:14 AM »
The rain and warm weather did a good number on the ice in Escanaba.  We are back to strictly foot traffic on the Bay.  Shorelines are terrible and most of the ice is actually gone.   On some small lakes I fish in Menominee and Dickonson county the same results are happening.  I heard some that stayed firm , but a lot are back to about 3-5 inches with the shorelines really weak or gone.  I had to use planks to get on to a lake yesterday and then I fell through in about 3 feet of water 25 yards off the shore.  So use extreme caution.. .I am done untill we get some colder weather
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Offline LakerFisher

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #14 on: Jan 04, 2007, 03:19 PM »
Jigomatic, Big Shag Lake also has had decent ice. Just ask someone where the springs are located first, but they are mostly visible. Lots of pike, but nothing big.
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Offline SleePac

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #15 on: Jan 04, 2007, 09:15 PM »
Newberry, Michigan has safe - fishable ice!  Wish I was closer!
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Offline srobocop

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Re: UP Ice??
« Reply #16 on: Jan 05, 2007, 10:25 AM »
gwinn too 5-7in
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