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Wyoming => Ice Fishing Wyoming => Topic started by: Cargo on Jan 07, 2009, 07:37 PM
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Here is a Walleye for Team Wyoming!
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awesome fish.
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Real nice fish BI. Did you toss her back?
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WOW Great Fish BI !!! WOW... :tipup:
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Thanks GameDog, & madm365, Tumbleweed, I would like to say I let her go, but I didn't. It is the first big fish I have kept in quite a few years. I had my reasons, and sometime maybe I can explain. It was a tough decision, because I have let so many nice fish go. It still kinda of bothers me. I will release any big fish I catch from now on.
Wyo_Ice thanks!
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Nice wally big ice. About 8#. Did you get her at keyhole?
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Way to go Big Ice Man! Congrats, LT :tipup: :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Thanks RR and LT
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Nice fish BI! Glad to see you have had some success. Fishing is tough for me so far to say the least. In fact, hunting honkers has been more of a priority just because the fishing has been so poor. Hope you find a few more of those, I will let you know if I plan on heading that way!
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WOW :o
Hella nice walleye, I can't even imagine pulling that through! Course....the 14 1/2in perch I caught a couple weeks ago bout made me jump up and down[ oh wait.. I did jump up and down]
Awesome fish! Big Ice!
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Way to go Big Ice!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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very very nice BI!!! :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Thanks Guys Just got Lucky!
Traxion good luck bird hunting maybe see you at the lake.
Dog, you need to get one of those big perch for Team Wyo.
Wyohunter I will give you a call.
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Nice Eye, Big Ice, Congrats... :clap: :thumbsup:
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Congrats Big Ice, she is a Beauty. :clap: :clap:
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Nice and the master rails another one. Good work. Hope to see you on the ice this year
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Dandy fish BI. Don't feel bad for keeping one.
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awesome walleye, B/I!!!!
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did this fish get DQ'ed?
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i haven't heard from anyone, but wouldn't be surprised, as there have been several others dq'ed for taking a pic of the fish while in the shanty... why that disqualifies you is beyond me, but it is in the rules. ???
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I hope there is a pic that doesn't give away the spot that Big Ice can submit... that is one heck of a nice 'eye. Either way, a great fish and congrats Big Ice.
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"LoneWolf" ...Tournament Mod, can advise whether the fish was DQ'd... :tipup:
LT ISM
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Hey everyone I did get DQ. I did take pictures of the fish outside of my house, but no pictures of the fish and tape outside. I would like to thank everyone for the kind words and support. But the rules are the rules. I guess I should have read them. It is a tough way to learn the rules! :sick: I don't catch many fish like that one.
BUT THE GOOD NEWS, IS, I WAS OUT TODAY WITH WYOMING_ICE AND WE CAUGHT SOME NICE FISH. i WILL BE ENTERING ANOTHER GOOD FISH SOON :woot: :thumbsup:
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Way to go Big Ice man, congrats, Don ;D :tipup: LT/ISM :tipup:
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What a "Bummer". It is a tough way to learn the rules and am looking forward to your next entry. What a great attitude to have. I'm proud to be a Team Wyoming member with a guy like you.
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Fantastic fish BI! too bad about the DQ. I think your "luck" sometimes borders on, your a heck of a good fisherman.
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Great fish Big Ice sorry to hear it was DQed :'( Good luck with another 1
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I will post later.
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WOW!!!!! Well done big ice, Very nice indeed
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I would like to THANK YOU Big Ice for the Privilege to fish with you and Mike. I wish that I could fish with you guys a lot more. That was neat to see a couple of Pros at work ;)
I will post some pictures tonight. :tipup:
Thanks Again Steve,
Wyoming Ice
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Like I said, not a big deal. There is more fish to come. It was great to fish with you this weekend.
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You're a one-of-a-kind class act, ice-banjo playing Big Ice Man and yer Mod predicts you will take the walleye category for Wyoming. ;D :tipup: The LT/ISM :tipup: Now let's fish and beat BC!
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Here are a few fish Wyoming_Ice and I caught this weekend. What a great guy. Thanks for coming over to fish. We have been wanting to do it for years. It was a blast!
Here is one Wyoming_Ice got.
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Here are a few Crappies we caught.
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Here is one I caught.
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Here is the one I have entered into the Tourney for Team Wyoming!
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Wyoming Ice Fishing with the legend? Both you guys are a hoot and I am happy to say that I've had the privilege of fishing with both of you. Keep up the good work.
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WOW,Awesome fish and awesome pics Big Ice,Greeeaaat Job :clap: :thumbsup:
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Vary nice catch there's a little more than luck going on there where is that at do you catch any eaters or are they all hogs. The crappie look just as good to me.
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very nice eyes wyo and big ice. Glad to see you releasing them back to grow.
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Great fish Steve!
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Good eye Big Ice....anymore with that one?
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pigs. congratulations, you guys; looks like fun!
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Thanks You all! Well wyohunter and I gave it a shot for a couple of days. Fishing is getting sloooooow, or the cold front might have had something to do with it. Here is a couple pictures from our trip. Thanks for making the trip wyohunter. Here is a Wally we caught.
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Here is a 13" Crappie I caught. I love big Crappie, almost more than big eyes.
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Both nice fish Big Ice, but that crappie is a pig! :laugh: :tipup: LT/ISM
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Thanks LT I enjoy catching big Crappie at least big for us Wyoming boys! The Wally was kinda anorexic, she ended up being a cull eye! :blink:
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Great fish B.I., thats an awesome looking set of clif behind you..... ;)
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Wow-wee.. nice fish boys. How long was that one?
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WTG Big Ice !!! Dandy fish ;)
Looks like you guys are getting some weather up there. It is sunny and warm here. TOO Warm !!!
Had ourselves a little fish fry a couple of nights ago. Momma Wyo Ice even said they were good and maybe I should try to get somemore of those fish...
Hope to get back up there before the ice goes away. :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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LT, I remember seeing a picture of a Crappie you caught on a stringer, that would eat the one I caught. Can you post that pic again? That was a Toad.
Mooter you are the real Legend.
warrior1, I am concerned, I believe we have a problem. There does not seem to be enough of the 13"-21" class eyes. There are many problems that contribute to it. Now I am going by word of mouth here. I heard they stock fry (Walleye/Northerns) in the Lake that are to small, about 1" in size. I think the Crappie eat them up as soon as they stock them. They should be at least fingerling size. maybe a few would survive.
If you were to look back we started having a shortage of Walleyes and Northerns soon after the introduction of the Crappies. Now I like the Crappies, Great panfish, but ever since they introduced them into the Lake it has changed.
Also years ago the fisherman I talked to wanted a slot limit, release every thing under 15" and keep only 3 or 4 fish for 15" to 21" and one over 26". To many small fish were being kept, and now what we have is a large class of fish. Why we don't have more large Northerns I don't know!
I think with larger fry, and returning smaller fish maybe in time it can be restored.
Thanks BottomDweller It sounds like the weather is not cooperating for you guys. Looks like LT might loose his hair. TGF has a pretty nice Laker entry!
Thanks Fishlord, er-e-is and Tumbleweed, TW the eye was about 28"
Wyoming_Ice We did have some cold snowy weather, I think it made for some slow fishing. There is nothing like fresh fish filet's. We all could use some colder weather or it's going to be a short winter on the ice.
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I know the great fish whereof you speak oh Wise Sage Big Ice Man and twas the Rodrunner's and not mine...I think it's posted here somewhere on page 1 or 2...maybe he'll re-post it to page one...LT/ISM ;D :tipup:
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You talk'n bout this little fella. Even I get lucky on occasion. The wally's sure have been giving me the slip this winter :embarassed:
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That crappie above him was actually a nice fish. The big one is at the fish stuffers. Should be a good mount.
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Very nice Crappie, WTG!!!!!!!!!
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That was a Toad Crappie RR caught. I think I would have put that one on the wall. very nice
LT I still remember a few years back of a picture you had it had a big Crappie on a stringer.
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Here is an upgrade fish I entered.
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your the man!!! :o I would love to just get one of those, you get them weekly! :icefish: :icefish:
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Wow BigIce you the man!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
All I ever catch are trout :D
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Yow! I stick by my prediction, you the man buddy! LT/ISM :tipup:
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Steve, great fish. Looks like things have been going well for you! Another round of goose pounding is done for me, going to get the ice gear out again. Any idea how the warm temps and nasty winds have treated the ice? ATV is not going on any lakes around here soon, that I know. Hope you keep on smacking them!
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Nice fish bigice!!!You must have a heck of a honey hole over there. guess I should have planned a trip to keyhole this year.
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nice- BIGice, you ARE the man
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LT, I hope your prediction holds true, because the fish have a serious case of lock jaw now! I think they heard that we are going to have a new President soon :woot:
RR, The honey hole is just a hole now! Traxion, so far the ice is holding it's own, thank God for that cold Month of December we had.
Thanks Guys, It's better to be lucky than good! Last winter I caught a good eye 2 days after the tourney ended. This winter I have had some good fortune early. But what allot of people don't know is I fished 6 days of my last seven off. That's allot of time with your line down the hole. That's not counting the five days I fished before that.
Fishing Report: I fished eight different spots the other day, not only did I not catch a fish. I never graphed a fish. not even a Crappie! :%$#!: I should also add I had a couple good fisherman with me that had the same luck. We drilled a bunch of holes.
Now the good news :thumbsup: I bought two new fly rods, 4 pcs pack rods, tubes and reels/ line. My brain has been in the backpack mind set all winter. If you can believe that. I am looking forward to making a trip or two to the Winds. LT are you ready.
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Oh yeah buddy, our first 4 day trip to Big Sandy trailhead and Boulter Lake is already planned...loop down through the East Fork Valley back up to Marms Lake, Dad's Lake and a lil short stop at Rainbow Lake (more like alittle known Pond), then out for burgers..........oh yeah ;D LT/ISM :tipup:
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I just might have to take you up on that one! Don, Have you ever gone all the way to Mae's or Pyramid Lakes and fished?, on that same trail.
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Big Ice,
Glad to read your post about the amount of time it took you to bag that trophy. it's easy to assume that you just drop your bait down a hole and a monster takes it, much like the fishing shows that catch numerous large fish in 30 minutes!! Just goes to show you that these fish are truly rare!! and that they are still out there...
Also gives me hope that the countless hours I've spent looking down a small hole in the ice will someday be rewarded ;D
I'm new to this forum but I find it fun and informative. Keep up the good work.
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mulebarnmax, Welcome to the Shanty! I think you will find this forum loaded with info, and a bunch of great fisherman. Thanks for the reply. I know if you stay after it she will come.
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I just might have to take you up on that one! Don, Have you ever gone all the way to Mae's or Pyramid Lakes and fished?, on that same trail.
Yeppers, pretty country, ya get a great view of Geikie, Pronghorn, Raid Peaks etc too. ;D LT/ISM
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Another nice fish Big Ice, you got the spot for sure..... ;D
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Here are a couple more fish I have caught. Just can't seem to get one over 30". Trying LT.
This fish I did not enter. Released
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This fish I did enter. It should be an upgrade. Released
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Whoa! Way to go Big Ice guy :laugh: :tipup: Don LT/ISM :tipup:
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Don't know, Don starting to get a little ice weary. Been on the ice more than the pavement lately.
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big ice, you sir are a beast in the walleye world! there are some serious skills there.
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wow big ice..youve done well this year. I havnt iced a wally all winter. Cant find em this year. Its crazy.
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Way To Go Captain, My Captain!!! Great Job Master Big Ice!!! ;)
As these guys have said, You are the man Steve. :tipup:
Wyo Ice
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Thanks Guys, RR not catching many fish this year myself. Just lately I fish 3 days sun up to sun down a couple of bites. It really is a tough year. I have been fortunate to catch some quality fish. I had one of my sons and his friend come fish with me this weekend three of jigging all day with max tipups one fish first thing in the am 19" nothing the rest of the day.
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Holy CRAP!!!!! Those are some quality eyes. I also saw your post from a Fort Peck trip-I have to say you gots to be one of the more skilled ice anglers I've seen on this board. Nice work!!!!
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keep it up, Big Ice; i heard every minute spent fishing is not subtracted from your life by the Big Guy Upstairs
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You guys sure must be having fun cause those are some great fish..
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keep it up, Big Ice; i heard every minute spent fishing is not subtracted from your life by the Big Guy Upstairs
I like that BD :) Thanks everyone for all the kind words and praise. Like I have said before there is really nothing special about my fishing skills. It just takes a few things in my mind to be successful. Location, presentation, persistence, and some good luck. I worship and thank God every day of my life.
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keep it up, Big Ice; i heard every minute spent fishing is not subtracted from your life by the Big Guy Upstairs
By god BD...you just made me a believer :bow: I better pack up and go fish some more....OHHHHH honey Bottomdweller said if............
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Hey Steve. You stopped and talked with me on a point a couple west of Rabbit Ears last year the Friday night before the Keyhole Derby and you work with my dad. Shoot me an e-mail and maybe we can combine knowledge and track down the eyes for late ice this year. As tough as it has been, it may take a team effort.
[email protected]
Tight Lines.
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eve21,
Good to see you on the IS. I will drop you an email.
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hope this works its my walleye i got outa keyhole
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There ya go! nice Fish!
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Some dam nice walleye guys .
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thanks vt what did you do to get the pic up
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eve21,
Good to see you on the IS. I will drop you an email.
Big Ice,
When was the last time you were out. Was out Sunday, even with the warm weather it seems like the ice is getting even thicker. Saw you moved your permanent. Definately still keyhole out there though.
eve21
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Big Ice,
When was the last time you were out. Was out Sunday, even with the warm weather it seems like the ice is getting even thicker. Saw you moved your permanent. Definately still keyhole out there though.
eve21
eve21
I haven't been out for a few weeks now. I moved my house off because the fishing was so slow. I went skiing and got hooked, great snow at Terry this winter. Been tying flies. I think the fishing should start pickup some. Good to hear that about the ice. I was hoping to make it out Sat. KH has always been a challenge to winter fish. I will PM you.
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Finally made it out this afternoon after a 3 week break, beautiful afternoon. Tried to get hooked up with eve21, I couldn't make Sat. and he couldn't make today. I had only a couple of bites. I did get lucky and caught this fish.
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Great fish Big Ice,You are the man,you go out and only get a few bites and end up with a fish like that.When I go out and only get a few bites thats all I get is only a few bites.LOL
Randy
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You are the man, Way to go Big Ice. ;)
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Nice fish great to see someone doing good
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Way to go Big Ice, nice wally! Don :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :bow: :bow: :bow: :bow: :icefish: