Author Topic: dang... not looking good. (Read 6568 times)

Chris338378 · « **Reply #30 on:** Oct 29, 2018, 09:01 PM »

I fired up the coal stove for the season this past weekend and from the looks of the temps we're supposed to be getting it'll be burning from now until the end of winter.

tonstone · « **Reply #31 on:** Oct 30, 2018, 07:35 AM »

I have high hopes for the season. I was prepping gear over this past weekend as it was a washout for archery hunting.

Rcott717 · « **Reply #32 on:** Oct 30, 2018, 10:23 AM »

All the reports I've seen say long and cold winter. Farmers Almanac says the same for what that's worth.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #33 on:** Oct 30, 2018, 06:50 PM »

That's good news in my book.

supervdl · « **Reply #34 on:** Nov 02, 2018, 01:43 PM »

https://twitter.com/MUweather?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.atmos.millersville.edu%2F~wic%2FSWD-latest.html

Now we are moving in the right direction. Please look at this forecast.

RuttNutt · « **Reply #35 on:** Nov 14, 2018, 11:56 AM »

I don’t know if I’d trust a forecast from a MILLERSVILLE weather guy!

4x4Dad · « **Reply #36 on:** Nov 17, 2018, 06:46 PM »

I was without power for the last 3 days from the ice storm that blew through . If that's any indication of this coming winter , I'd say we're in for a lot of ice fishing time .

Icemole · « **Reply #37 on:** Nov 17, 2018, 07:05 PM »

The past 4-5 years I've spent more time on my buddies boat than on the ice down here in SE PA.... These 3 week seasons are getting old !

qcbowhunter · « **Reply #38 on:** Nov 17, 2018, 07:14 PM »

Up here (Quebec), we know how to predict the upcoming winter. Here's how it all started...

The idian chief looked at all the signes, wooly bears, mouse nests, onion peels, beaver huts, everything and predicted a very harsh winter so he informed the tribe. Immediately, they began preparing and mostly chopping enough firewood. When they thought they had enough wood, they went back to the chief and asked if they had gathered enough wood, the chief said no... we need more!

So they gathererd more wood and again came to the chief thinking they had enough. Again, the chief said No, we need much more to last this long cold winter coming very soon. So they gathered yet again more wood. They had LOTS of firewood so again, off to see the chief. Surely this time he would agree that enough is enough...

The chief looked at all the wood and a feeling of doubt came over him. Had he pushed the tribe too hard? Was the winter really going to be that long and cold? He had been right before, but this time, he wasn't sure. So he decided to ask for another opinion and called the Weather Network. He asked them what kind of winter they predicted. The answer was a definite loooong and cooold winter straight ahead. He was relieved but curious as to how they could make such a strong prediction so he asked the man. He said "well, it's very easy and surefire, we look at what the local indians are doing and this year, they are gathering wood like never before!

By the way, we don't worry about getting ice or not, we have three feet... every year.

Spider1 · « **Reply #39 on:** Nov 18, 2018, 06:16 AM »

That's nice but this is PA, we're right on the ice belt line. Sometimes we have to guess from county to county where the ice might be safe and sometimes lake to lake in a single county. Last year we started out great with record cold and the ice grew fast. Then half way through the winter it was 65° and the ice started rotting.

4x4Dad · « **Reply #40 on:** Nov 18, 2018, 06:28 AM »

Yep , and I wait till I see the first brave souls out on the ice before I even consider walking out . This old man isn't going swimming in November . But , I'll definitely do my best to help rescue someone .

Van_Cleaver · « **Reply #41 on:** Nov 18, 2018, 10:40 AM »

My guess is someone will be out by the end of next week.

It will be at elevation (think Mt. Pocono or similar) and probably a smallish pond or lake that is protected from the wind. I however, will not be driving two hours to fish on 2" of clear ice; waiting for the call when it hits 4.

capt.crappie · « **Reply #42 on:** Nov 18, 2018, 06:02 PM »

Quote from: Van_Cleaver on Nov 18, 2018, 10:40 AM

My guess is someone will be out by the end of next week. It will be at elevation (think Mt. Pocono or similar) and probably a smallish pond or lake that is protected from the wind. I however, will not be driving two hours to fish on 2" of clear ice; waiting for the call when it hits 4.

Van you can call me anytime

Van_Cleaver · « **Reply #43 on:** Nov 18, 2018, 09:49 PM »

I'm lucky to get myself on some of the lakes up North and usually am not in the position to bring a guest. That said I'm looking forward to fishing Hopewell this year and maybe I'll try to get to Ontelaunee; haven't been in a couple years. If only I knew someone that could find the "sunken bridge."

RuttNutt · « **Reply #44 on:** Nov 19, 2018, 07:51 AM »

It’s looking better and better! Maybe that Millersville guy knows something after all!

https://weather.com/forecast/national/news/2018-11-14-late-november-winter-temperature-outlook-the-weather-company/

Stickhick86 · « **Reply #45 on:** Nov 19, 2018, 07:53 AM »

Bring on the ICE!!!

4x4Dad · « **Reply #46 on:** Nov 19, 2018, 08:24 AM »

Here ya go Van .

But there is one magnificent bridge still under the water. Engineers decided to leave the famed Four-Arch Stone Bridge at Berkley intact, Meiser said. The bridge, which is 22 feet wide and 311 feet long, is in the middle of the lake, about a half-mile from the parking areas at Route 73.

The article also stated , in dry seasons the bridge can actually be seen above the water .

Van_Cleaver · « **Reply #47 on:** Nov 19, 2018, 09:27 AM »

First I'll start with it is looking good; some frigid weather coming this week; especially at elevation.
The location thing (sunken bridge) was a joke since Capt. C. already knows where it is.

Icemole · « **Reply #48 on:** Nov 19, 2018, 10:24 AM »

Wonder what happens when DEP condemns that dam as a high hazard (kind of surprised they haven't yet).

chez · « **Reply #49 on:** Nov 19, 2018, 04:30 PM »

Quote from: Icemole on Nov 17, 2018, 07:05 PM

The past 4-5 years I've spent more time on my buddies boat than on the ice down here in SE PA.... These 3 week seasons are getting old !

Ya buddy.
I'm GUNNA buy a rabbit dog next spring and hunt rabbits instead of icefishing.

Chris338378 · « **Reply #50 on:** Nov 19, 2018, 08:27 PM »

Quote from: chez on Nov 19, 2018, 04:30 PM

Ya buddy.
I'm GUNNA buy a rabbit dog next spring and hunt rabbits instead of icefishing.

I can't believe you're going to give up ice fishing. If you do who is Ruttnutt and I going to have to bust on?

supervdl · « **Reply #51 on:** Nov 20, 2018, 07:21 AM »

Quote from: RuttNutt on Nov 19, 2018, 07:51 AM

It’s looking better and better! Maybe that Millersville guy knows something after all!

https://weather.com/forecast/national/news/2018-11-14-late-november-winter-temperature-outlook-the-weather-company/

Rumnutt the guy is pretty good. Shallow ponds by me have a skim of ice on top.

KingPerch · « **Reply #52 on:** Nov 25, 2018, 06:23 PM »

Good luck to you guys tomorrow on your opener. 😎

RuttNutt, I can taste the deer dogs now!😁

Eyemadness354 · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 01, 2018, 01:05 PM »

Got the brand new eskimo wide one inferno put together put the Rods in the augers blades are changed and the Marcum m1 is charged up.. the weather is starting to look very good for us to cap over the lakes and start building some ice I'm hoping by Christmas to be on some ice I've had local ponds froze over numerous times already.. come on cold temps we are getting itchy here in pa hahaha...

delawareriver · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 04, 2018, 10:45 AM »

all I know the water temps are a lot colder for beginning of December than the last few years. had some ice on small ponds last week. last I checked this week here on out looks good, extended forecast looks mild than long range temps get cold near end of the month. I just want a good artic blast and stay at least moderately cold to build ice, no me of this cold warm cold warm that doesnt set up the bigger lakes well

Chris338378 · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 04, 2018, 09:16 PM »

Before we got all the rain last Monday and relatively warm temps the few days after a bunch of lakes in my area were capped over and some still are except for the edges. I think with the cold temps it'll start making ice pretty quick and if things hold the way they are now we might be out on small lakes or ponds next weekend.

4x4Dad · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 04, 2018, 10:47 PM »

I just drove over lake Arthur today on 422 . Not an ounce of ice to be seen . But , I'm still gathering up a few new tools for this year , so I could use some extra time to get ready .

Spider1 · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 05, 2018, 05:39 AM »

18° this morning on my drive in to work. I hope we're done with the rain! I got 2 weeks off before Christmas and I'm hoping to spend most of it walking on water!

icebucketjohn · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 05, 2018, 05:55 AM »

Always wanted to try Allegheny Reservoir for ice fishing... anybody have any experiences, stories, tips, suggestions??

Jagger0502 · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 05, 2018, 12:37 PM »

Quote from: Spider1 on Dec 05, 2018, 05:39 AM

18° this morning on my drive in to work. I hope we're done with the rain! I got 2 weeks off before Christmas and I'm hoping to spend most of it walking on water!

Spider I hope your spending it on the ice not the water! If the rain holds off in two weeks we might be in luck.

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Author Topic: dang... not looking good. (Read 6568 times)