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Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« on: Dec 03, 2020, 05:11 PM »
Good to see you guys again!

Living in Michigan these days. Can't wait to put out some tip-ups for some pike.

Anybody remember me?
if anybody from michigan will help me out with the lakes and stuff up here I'd really appreciate it since I'm new to the area.

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #1 on: Dec 03, 2020, 05:13 PM »
Don't remember you, but welcome back!!!!
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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #2 on: Dec 03, 2020, 05:37 PM »
Nope don’t remember the name but im in Michigan also.

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #3 on: Dec 03, 2020, 05:42 PM »
Good to see you guys again!

Living in Michigan these days. Can't wait to put out some tip-ups for some pike.

Anybody remember me?
Welcome back, I remember your "good old" days from Colorado  ;D

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #4 on: Dec 03, 2020, 06:03 PM »
Welcome back Bear.

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #5 on: Dec 03, 2020, 08:45 PM »
Welcome back, I remember your "good old" days from Colorado  ;D

I was always a subject of debate, but for a good reason. I would crush those browns, cutts, bows,huge pike...would post pics of all sorts of lunkers caught...had the state record catch and release bluegill, used to post pics of 12-13" gills from 1 special fishery which drew a ton of debate, I think mostly cuz I was a kid outfishing the grown men on here! However I see now why im in Michigan why people thought I was lying about all the trout I caught in Colorado, I used to catch more there in 1 trip  than a whole season in MI, EASILY. A whole year was more trout than Ive ever caught in MI.  Never would I believe someone here in MI if they said they caught 50 trout on the river in the day, ranging from 8-24", lol. Biggest gill I've ever caught in MI was only 9.5", and that was 12 yrs ago. Will say I still do really well on the pike and SMB, did as good on browns as anyone in SE mi this year as well especially considering the trout desert it is, have gotten some really nice walleyes, catfish, etc., very nice fishing in MI if you know where to go for a myriad of species.


I am a professional scientist now at age 32, 10+ patents, multiple articles in scientific journals. Used to draw a lot of ire/debate about my scientific capability on here when I was 16 trying to disseminate the literature and fisheries management, showing how wrong Colorado was to kill their monster pike, smallmouth, rainbows, etc. I can also state now I was right then. BUT I also have much thicker skin and dont give a darn what people think. You think my 32" pike pic is a 30"? Don't care. I also think fishing forums and forums in general are a lot more chill now, so hoping this one has evolved similarly.


I love fishing here in MI and have been at it pretty hard the last 13 years, so I know a thing or two but still learning. I am a bit behind the curve on icefishing though, had to sell a lot of gear including my fl-18, tipups, etc., to get through college and then of course had to pay student loans for years...still paying those but am finally in good enough fiduciary position to start ice fishing again -- it is an expensive hobby after all. But of course the weather has to cooperate, and it is much too warm...

Looking forward to POSITIVE discussions with everyone.

if anybody from michigan will help me out with the lakes and stuff up here I'd really appreciate it since I'm new to the area.

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #6 on: Dec 03, 2020, 08:55 PM »
I have only been here a few years myself, enough said other than, Welcome Back.
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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #7 on: Dec 04, 2020, 05:54 AM »
Welcome back!

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #8 on: Dec 04, 2020, 05:59 AM »
BUT I also have much thicker skin and dont give a darn what people think. You think my 32" pike pic is a 30"? Don't care. I also think fishing forums and forums in general are a lot more chill now, so hoping this one has evolved similarly.

My guess is that everybody just got 12 years older (or more) in the 11 years you have been gone.

Probably we are all more grumpy but simply don't feel it is worthwhile to spend our limited energy disputing on a blog.

Just my own observations... ;D ;D ;D

Welcome back.
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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #9 on: Dec 04, 2020, 06:52 AM »
Well this will be interesting...
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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #10 on: Dec 04, 2020, 07:26 AM »
Lol.sounds like a perfect candidate to take esox fisherman under his wing...

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #11 on: Dec 04, 2020, 09:51 AM »
welcome back

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #12 on: Dec 04, 2020, 11:01 AM »
Lol.sounds like a perfect candidate to take esox fisherman under his wing...

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #13 on: Dec 04, 2020, 11:29 AM »
Lol.... I'm just gonna stand over here and watch....

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #14 on: Dec 04, 2020, 11:50 AM »
Lol.sounds like a perfect candidate to take esox fisherman under his wing...

Lol...His kinder, gentler resolution will be tested for sure.  ;D
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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #15 on: Dec 04, 2020, 12:06 PM »
Lol.sounds like a perfect candidate to take esox fisherman under his wing...

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #16 on: Dec 04, 2020, 03:35 PM »
You sound humble too....

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #17 on: Dec 04, 2020, 04:53 PM »
You sound humble too....

Welcome back!

Hadda poke the bear...  :P
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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #18 on: Dec 04, 2020, 05:05 PM »
You sound humble too....

Welcome back!
my thoughts exactly. Likes to type too.

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #19 on: Dec 04, 2020, 05:09 PM »
Careful you don't throw your elbow out while patting yourself on the back. Wont be able to fish that way.
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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #20 on: Dec 04, 2020, 06:04 PM »
You sound humble too....

Welcome back!

If you want to hear humble, I've steelhead fished 7 times in 2020, 56 hrs on the water, only bite was an 11" brown trout. To top it off, I sprained my ankle on black friday while hopelessly flailing away (please no Joe Namath comparison). This knowledge that trout fishing is like this in a lot of the country has certainly humbled me back from my 30-50 trout days without much effort on the Colorado River. I've caught 20 trout THIS YEAR.

Unfortunately our ice just isn't here yet in MI, very warm still. So I can't give up steelie fishing...My buddy is taking me out next week though on his boat, since he has caught a handful this year he will let me take first bite (trolling). Course, a bite isn't a guarantee.

I see that iceshanty has a culture that is just as positive as always.  ::)
if anybody from michigan will help me out with the lakes and stuff up here I'd really appreciate it since I'm new to the area.

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #21 on: Dec 04, 2020, 06:35 PM »
Lol.... I'm just gonna stand over here and watch....
As will I.
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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #22 on: Dec 04, 2020, 06:56 PM »
For those special occasions



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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #23 on: Dec 04, 2020, 07:02 PM »
My sole intention is for positive interaction.

Last year, Iceassin, you were lucky...you guys in SW MI actually had ice better than a lot of mid MI, and of course SE MI where I have been for about 8 years always struggles with ice...Knew a guy in Saginaw who said he never would've dreamed he had to drive 2+hrs north, OR south, to icefish.
if anybody from michigan will help me out with the lakes and stuff up here I'd really appreciate it since I'm new to the area.

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #24 on: Dec 04, 2020, 07:05 PM »
For those special occasions




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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #25 on: Dec 04, 2020, 07:11 PM »
Welcome back

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #26 on: Dec 04, 2020, 07:39 PM »
Welcome back

Thanks! What part of ohio are you stuck in? LOL. Love the name.
if anybody from michigan will help me out with the lakes and stuff up here I'd really appreciate it since I'm new to the area.

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #27 on: Dec 04, 2020, 07:47 PM »

I see that iceshanty has a culture that is just as positive as always.  ::)

On second thought... NM.
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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #28 on: Dec 04, 2020, 08:05 PM »
Galatians, 6:7  :)

Not necessarily a bad point. One most certainly creates their own reality, in a way...or at least frames/shapes it, however others do also contribute greatly. I am part of another forum for fishing and have been since basically I left these ones, I have only ever had a negative interaction with 1 member in all those years. I will say I've already got negative interactions from many on this site, just in this post, without any sort of reason for it? Truly a shame. However, I'm going to keep at it though, hopefully I will be able to adhere to the wisdom of Galatians, 6:7.
if anybody from michigan will help me out with the lakes and stuff up here I'd really appreciate it since I'm new to the area.

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Re: Old School Member is BACK after 11 year hiatius
« Reply #29 on: Dec 04, 2020, 08:07 PM »
Hey esox, I see you are in SW WI. How far from Menominee, MI? I've never been there, but I've seen at least a decent job in my field there a few times....I keep hearing about the much better fishing (esp for salmon, steelies, lake run browns) on the lake michigan side of wisconsin, as compared to MI...and it has me thinking, since Menominee, MI, basically borders WI...
if anybody from michigan will help me out with the lakes and stuff up here I'd really appreciate it since I'm new to the area.

 



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