Author Topic: Backwater today (Read 3826 times)

bigwillie · « **on:** Jan 16, 2017, 07:47 PM »

Fished backwater this pm for the first time. 7 in of ice but water covered and very slick. Thanks to the guy who cut a bunch of 8 in holes all over the place. Had to hole hop but ended up with 11. A couple nice redears made my day!!

Backbay Gunner · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 16, 2017, 08:02 PM »

Was there as well. Toads started about 5pm. Ended up with 22 big gills and one 10 inch perch. Fog was getting thick at dark. Good times.

FL18 · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 06:12 PM »

Just left there good ice still 7 inches but walking on wood 4 ftbout. Had 16 nice ones

Fishslayer81 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 06:53 PM »

It might freeze up tomorrow night and make more ice.

RoeBoat · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 07:28 PM »

Be carefull because when all those stress cracks loosen up it's going to be like a life size game of don't break the ice.

Gills-only · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 07:30 PM »

Quote from: Fishslayer81 on Jan 17, 2017, 06:53 PM

It might freeze up tomorrow night and make more ice.

. Where is this gonna be?

RoeBoat · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 08:00 PM »

It's right at freezing right now at the northern tip of the lower peninsula of Michigan!

Fishslayer81 · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 08:02 PM »

Quote from: Gills-only on Jan 17, 2017, 07:30 PM

. Where is this gonna be?

My forecast shows 30 for a low tomorrow night in Fort Wayne.

Gills-only · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 08:06 PM »

Quote from: Fishslayer81 on Jan 17, 2017, 08:02 PM

My forecast shows 30 for a low tomorrow night in Fort Wayne.

. That might put some frost on the windshield, in the shape the ice is gonna be in even below freezing not gonna help much, especially if the weekend coming up forecast is anywhere close!

Fishslayer81 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 08:11 PM »

I was just saying for those that can get out Thursday. There is still Ice out there that is in ok shape. If it gets down below freezing it will freeze up all the water on top. I was on 8-9" of glass ice Monday. A couple days of warmth and some rain don't kill that kind of ice fast. After the Weeknd yes it will be done. I am done until the next cold snap!!

RoeBoat · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 08:30 PM »

With 400+ views maybe 100 guys will show up tomorrow, might want to take a longer and wider board! I always thought a 20' aluminum extension ladder would work well for this type of fishing. Never tried it though!

wax_worm · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 08:41 PM »

Quote from: RoeBoat on Jan 17, 2017, 08:30 PM

With 400+ views maybe 100 guys will show up tomorrow, might want to take a longer and wider board! I always thought a 20' aluminum extension ladder would work well for this type of fishing. Never tried it though!

It would but there are enough scum bags out there that someone would steal the ladder while you were out fishing.

Gills-only · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 08:53 PM »

Quote from: wax_worm on Jan 17, 2017, 08:41 PM

It would but there are enough scum bags out there that someone would steal the ladder while you were out fishing.

. Pull on the ice with you, bring your own plank!!

RoeBoat · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 17, 2017, 10:02 PM »

Yeah, I wouldn't let it there for everyone to use. Plus it would be deterrent for people fishing my 20' line of holes!

lmannix373 · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 10:33 AM »

can anybody tell me if there's going to be ice for Friday January 19th

lmannix373 · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 12:48 PM »

Iam sorry can anybody tell me if there's going to be ice for Friday January 19th on backwater

bigr · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 01:30 PM »

Don't plan on it.

wax_worm · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 02:11 PM »

Quote from: lmannix373 on Jan 19, 2017, 12:48 PM

Iam sorry can anybody tell me if there's going to be ice for Friday January 19th on backwater

Supposed to get 1/2 to 3/4 inch of rain today and tonight. Not worth even risking it for a few fish.

Jimbo911 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 06:08 PM »

Friday Jan 19 isn't until the year 2024. Who knows?

bigwillie · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 07:18 PM »

Tried to get on the ice today but didn't have my waders. Two guys fishing but the shore line is pretty much shot.

Backbay Gunner · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 09:11 PM »

Pretty crazy. My 2 friends were out there today. They laid a 20 ft plank out to get out. Unfortunately when they came in someone had slid the plank on the ice and they had to wade in. Needless to say they were not happy. Some real tools out there. Wow!!!!

Fishslayer81 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 09:26 PM »

Quote from: Backbay Gunner on Jan 19, 2017, 09:11 PM

Pretty crazy. My 2 friends were out there today. They laid a 20 ft plank out to get out. Unfortunately when they came in someone had slid the plank on the ice and they had to wade in. Needless to say they were not happy. Some real tools out there. Wow!!!!

Was Greg on there?

Hermdog · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 20, 2017, 04:54 AM »

Quote from: Backbay Gunner on Jan 19, 2017, 09:11 PM

Pretty crazy. My 2 friends were out there today. They laid a 20 ft plank out to get out. Unfortunately when they came in someone had slid the plank on the ice and they had to wade in. Needless to say they were not happy. Some real tools out there. Wow!!!!

Not tools, PLANKSTERS!!

Backbay Gunner · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 20, 2017, 06:41 AM »

Joe. Greg was not one of them. He thought about going but like me realized no fish is worth all that. Funny how as we get older common sense usually prevails. I will wait for now. Plenty of fish in the freezer as its been a great season thus far. Still trying to understand why someone would have slid their plank out. I'm all about a good joke but that just isn't cool. Grounds for a butt kicking had they been caught.

FL18 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 20, 2017, 07:38 AM »

Yesterday afternoon I was driveing towards the lake and a small red for ranger with 2 guys passed me with a Hugh long 2+10 16 footer stick out the back I bet that's the board

Fishslayer81 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 20, 2017, 08:05 AM »

Quote from: Backbay Gunner on Jan 20, 2017, 06:41 AM

Joe. Greg was not one of them. He thought about going but like me realized no fish is worth all that. Funny how as we get older common sense usually prevails. I will wait for now. Plenty of fish in the freezer as its been a great season thus far. Still trying to understand why someone would have slid their plank out. I'm all about a good joke but that just isn't cool. Grounds for a butt kicking had they been caught.

Agreed!

dr_seanathan · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 23, 2017, 02:30 PM »

i live near Webster--didn't see many out this weekend. Guessing Webster, Backwater, and the nearby FWA are done for the time being, possibly the season. Good luck to all!

Fishslayer81 · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 23, 2017, 09:51 PM »

Backwater was still froze when I went by it today...Open 20 feet out and off to the right but the area that normally gets fished was iced over. I tried several channels and no luck....3 had just enough ice you could put your rod through but not fish and 2 others were wide open but no takers.

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Author Topic: Backwater today (Read 3826 times)