Author Topic: Clear Lake (Read 431494 times)

brittlab · « **Reply #1320 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 05:32 PM »

I caught most of mine on gold jigs with white micro nuggies

luckydog35 · « **Reply #1321 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 06:01 PM »

Spent 4 hours looking for a new school of yellows to target..... found a couple.

We worked 7- 8 fow with small jigs and spikes.

good luck out there.

YTD 548 yellows, 1 walleye...

crappie98 · « **Reply #1322 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 07:47 PM »

Nice pile of yellows. I need to get out. Been to blasted busy at work yet!

icefisher4 · « **Reply #1323 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 08:21 PM »

heading out tomorrow morning, unsure of what the best time is, I live in Charles City bout 40minutes away, thinking on leaving at 7 be out on the ice and fishing at 8. hopefully the bite is still good!

Bigwally · « **Reply #1324 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 09:28 AM »

I think that I going to head to clear lake tomorrow moring. I have never been there and Im not going to ask for the hot spots, but I would like to know where the arrorators are that everyone always talks about and I hear about people falling in at. Any ideas to keep me dry?

Derek · « **Reply #1325 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 10:37 AM »

Quote from: Bigwally on Dec 22, 2011, 09:28 AM

I think that I going to head to clear lake tomorrow moring. I have never been there and Im not going to ask for the hot spots, but I would like to know where the arrorators are that everyone always talks about and I hear about people falling in at. Any ideas to keep me dry?

You won't miss them. Just stay away from City beach on the east end.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1326 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 11:22 AM »

Where the heck is winter?

Should be -10 right now....

mjmeyer · « **Reply #1327 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 11:43 AM »

Quote

Where the heck is winter?
Should be -10 right now....

Or even 10...

Bigwally · « **Reply #1328 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 12:18 PM »

Whats everyone using for jigs and bait on clear lake?

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1329 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 12:20 PM »

Small jigging spoons with a head small jigs with crappie minnows deadsticked. Can catch them basically on anything. Hook splitshot about 6 inches up and a well trimmed ice buster works well also. Heading over there as we speak. I'll try and leave a few for ya guys

Bigwally · « **Reply #1330 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 12:39 PM »

Thanks crappiebuster. Do you ever have luck with waxies?

nick858 · « **Reply #1331 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 01:14 PM »

You can use waxies, spikes, minnows, plastics. If you find the fish, Clear Lake yellows are as close to 'shooting fish in a barrel' as you will come. Not saying I havent had bad days, it can certainly happen. But these fish arent typically as picky as other species. If youve got waxies but no minnows, that wouldnt stop me from going out.

russjess · « **Reply #1332 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 09:02 PM »

Heading up there Tom any ideas on what part to fish like little lake or the island or anywhere else it would be my first time this year and got the urge if u know what I mean

icefisher4 · « **Reply #1333 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 11:33 PM »

ive been fishing on the little lake, been having pretty good luck over there. Ive seen a few people on farmers, its all just up to you im pretty sure you can catch them anywhere but the little lake has been working for me, morning and afternoon
Good luck Russjess
Tight Lines everyone!!

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1334 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 12:56 PM »

Please use extreme caution near the Island there was open water near there a few days ago. And with less than stellar temps im sure the ice is only a inch or two thick in places. Farmers had 7 inches after last nite it should be close to 8. Looks like another warmup is on the way so be safe guys.

bobracing32 · « **Reply #1335 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 01:05 PM »

Thinking of bringing the wheelshack out one of these days. Im tired of draging the portable around. What are you opinions on ice thickness to weight ratios?

Bigwally · « **Reply #1336 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 08:09 PM »

I fished the little part today. I was out there from 11am to 5pm and ony got a few blue gills. It was really slow. I drilled a bunch of holes dropping the locator in and couldnt find much. I did have a big muskie swim by my holes. He was only like an inch from the bottom of the ice and wasnt in a hurry to get any where. That alone was worth the trip!!

Derek · « **Reply #1337 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 10:28 PM »

Quote from: bobracing32 on Dec 23, 2011, 01:05 PM

Thinking of bringing the wheelshack out one of these days. Im tired of draging the portable around. What are you opinions on ice thickness to weight ratios?

I have heard second hand that 7" will support 1500 lbs.

This was from a guy waiting to drag his permy out on Elm a couple weeks ago. I would research other places before taking this advice, I would feel horrible if you went it!

ratherBfishN · « **Reply #1338 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 06:50 AM »

Quote from: luckydog35 on Dec 21, 2011, 06:01 PM

Spent 4 hours looking for a new school of yellows to target..... found a couple.

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We worked 7- 8 fow with small jigs and spikes.

good luck out there.

YTD 548 yellows, 1 walleye...

Impressive! Good year so far. Hope to get out on the ice soon myself! Love the updates, keep 'em coming!

rawfish · « **Reply #1339 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 08:34 AM »

I'll be out tomorrow. taking the father in law out who doesn't fish much. any tips for fishing clear lake?I would like to just target yellows just to show him a good time. I realize the pressure will be on the rise the next couple days so fishing probably wont be the best. i have the gear just need help on approx where to fish. I hear of farmers and little lake but not real sure on those locations. any advice would be great.

Bigwally · « **Reply #1340 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 09:51 AM »

If your on little lake It wont be too hard to figure out where to fish there will be a bunch of shacks out there. If your going to little lake fish in 7-8 feet of water just out from the weed beds. The moring and afternoons are when people seem to be having the best luck. I fished there yesterday and it was slow. Good luck!!

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1341 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 01:50 PM »

I asked santa for a foot of ice and he let me down. Maybe next year? Merry Christmas Guys

ONFISH · « **Reply #1342 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 02:10 PM »

Crappiebuster do you know the name of the private pond with houses on it. I think it is the pond just off interstate but before you get into clear lake.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #1343 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 02:18 PM »

Nope I dont know the name of it. Always wondered if there was fish in it. Maybe bribe one of the homeowners with a dirty 30 or somethin to fish on it? Worth a shot anyways.

ONFISH · « **Reply #1344 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 02:22 PM »

I know a guy that told me to come and fish it. I will be up next weekend. I will let you know what happens

luckydog35 · « **Reply #1345 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 05:57 PM »

Supprising the high pressure did not affect the bite that much today. Took my son and couple friends out fished around 4 hours finished with another 127 yellows.

Small jigs, spikes, light line 2# was the key today. green, gold, pink all were good colors today.

We did lose 2 keeper walleyes in the hole and I broke off an unknown big fish, the downfall of light line.

C:\Users\Scholl\Pictures\chris' fish pics\2011-12-24 12.50.37.jpg

Anybody else have reports?

The little lake isn't the only place to fish.

Merry Christmas to all!!!

ytd- 675 yellows, 1 walleye

luckydog35 · « **Reply #1346 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 05:59 PM »

Sorry forgot to upload.

jjmew · « **Reply #1347 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 07:00 PM »

out on farmers today nice mess of yellows 1 keeper walleye lot of dink perch and eyes my six year old had a blast

brittlab · « **Reply #1348 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 07:34 PM »

that's a lot of fillets! nice job.. can't wait to see the tally in march

luckydog35 · « **Reply #1349 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 09:14 PM »

Quote from: jjmew on Dec 24, 2011, 07:00 PM

out on farmers today nice mess of yellows 1 keeper walleye lot of dink perch and eyes my six year old had a blast

That's great!! Always a plus when you can get young kids on a good bite.

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