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Offline GFPikeman

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Where’s the ice forming?
« on: Nov 29, 2018, 04:13 PM »
Hey guys! Looking for where the ice is forming. Anyone been up to Tiber?
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Offline Noon

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #1 on: Nov 29, 2018, 04:43 PM »
Not sure about Tiber. Reports show a handful of people have been to Georgetown already and in another thread it said Hyalite had good ice. Most of the other reports I have read say there is ice but if you are willing to fish on it is debatable.

Hopefully some others get on here and post about some safe (5+ inches) conditions because I am just itching to get out once I have some weekend availability.

Stay safe everyone
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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #2 on: Nov 29, 2018, 07:43 PM »
I wouldn't bother with Tiber for quite some time. Needs to get COLD for a WHILE before that is fishable. Maybe Wadsworth?
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Offline Lsranger406

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #3 on: Nov 29, 2018, 08:01 PM »
Check the fishing reports and conditions page.  Been out a handful of times already. We were on gtown a week before thanksgiving
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Offline Hutchmt

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #4 on: Nov 29, 2018, 09:02 PM »
It's not Montana, but if you are in SW Montana you may want to look at Henry's Lake in Idaho just across the state line from West Yellowstone.  I've been over there twice and plan to go a third time Sunday.  A one day pass is $15 and the fishing has been decent, well worth a crack at the 4-8 lbs. monsters they have there.  Solid 10+ inches as of Tuesday.  I live near Bozeman and it's about an hour and 45 minute drive.
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Offline Rippinlipsmt

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #5 on: Nov 30, 2018, 05:47 PM »
Delmoe lake on homestake pass near Butte. Lots of snow may need chains.can catch  many decent cuts2-3 pounds
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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #6 on: Dec 01, 2018, 05:07 AM »
Quote from: Rippinlipsmt on Nov 30, 2018, 05:47 PM
Delmoe lake on homestake pass near Butte. Lots of snow may need chains.can catch  many decent cuts2-3 pounds

Could you please post some pics of 3lb. cuts out of Delmoe ?? Thanx !!
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Offline Bead Stringer

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #7 on: Dec 07, 2018, 08:57 AM »
1st post to see reports, thanks
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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #8 on: Dec 07, 2018, 10:05 AM »
I hear Lake Helena is close , might have safe ice by Saturday, 
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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #9 on: Dec 07, 2018, 11:36 AM »
Quote from: oldschoolben on Dec 07, 2018, 10:05 AM
I hear Lake Helena is close , might have safe ice by Saturday,
people have been fishing Lake Helena for weeks
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Offline Peterwheels

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #10 on: Dec 07, 2018, 12:04 PM »
No sure but on the Walleye Cams Canyon Ferry shot, it almost looks like CF capped over at Silos. Either that or it's dead calm but that's not common.
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Offline PerchPounderMT

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #11 on: Dec 07, 2018, 12:21 PM »
it tried to cap 2 weeks ago and the wind ruined it for all of us
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Offline Fortpeck1

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #12 on: Dec 07, 2018, 12:24 PM »
Sharon at the koa said it capped but very thin.
Wind was 5mph and 17degrees[ 5* this am]
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Offline Noon

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #13 on: Dec 07, 2018, 01:49 PM »
Quote from: Fortpeck1 on Dec 07, 2018, 12:24 PM
Sharon at the koa said it capped but very thin.
Wind was 5mph and 17degrees[ 5* this am]

Appreciate the update! Not too long now with these cold temps
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Offline PerchPounderMT

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #14 on: Dec 07, 2018, 01:53 PM »
She needs to look back out the window its open water half way across the lake.
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Offline Noon

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #15 on: Dec 07, 2018, 01:57 PM »
Quote from: PerchPounderMT on Dec 07, 2018, 01:53 PM
She needs to look back out the window its open water half way across the lake.

I am going to pretend I didn't hear this so I will continue to believe that I will be on the ice sooner  ;D

Stay safe everyone, don't do anything reckless. There is safe ice in some places in the state right now.
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Offline PerchPounderMT

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #16 on: Dec 07, 2018, 02:05 PM »
I hear ya,Im getting ready to drive six hours to get a jig wet.
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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #17 on: Dec 07, 2018, 02:09 PM »
Quote from: Noon on Dec 07, 2018, 01:57 PM
I am going to pretend I didn't hear this so I will continue to believe that I will be on the ice sooner  ;D

Stay safe everyone, don't do anything reckless. There is safe ice in some places in the state right now.
http://montanawalleyesunlimited.net/walleyecams.htm
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Offline Miller123p

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #18 on: Dec 07, 2018, 03:54 PM »
Has anyone been to the ruby yet?
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Offline lingking

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #19 on: Dec 07, 2018, 09:31 PM »
clark canyon is ready 5 inches on Wednesday so im sure its more now
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Offline RedRocket

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #20 on: Dec 07, 2018, 10:06 PM »
I wish I knew!
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Offline RedRocket

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #21 on: Dec 07, 2018, 10:08 PM »
I wish I knew!
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Offline eli_v95

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #22 on: Dec 08, 2018, 12:42 PM »
1st post to see ice conditions, thanks
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Offline ButteCRAB

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #23 on: Dec 24, 2018, 10:56 PM »
I've been up to delmoe a couple times this year and had alright luck, I've always had better luck after xmas. Going out again in the morning, anyone got some tips for early season up there? Also I've seen a lot of guys on the near banks(near the parking lot), why doesn't anyone fish the far side?
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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #24 on: Dec 25, 2018, 07:08 AM »
Im going to Upsata  this morning
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Offline Selkirkcustomrods

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #25 on: Dec 26, 2018, 11:11 PM »
We have been going up the Yaak in NW Montana since the first week in December.  Several small lakes up there with Cutts, great early ice spot for us up here.  Nothing else around us with ice, sad start to the season.
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Offline Hookem86

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #26 on: Dec 27, 2018, 07:11 AM »
Wondering about francis? Anybody been there lately
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Offline Quantoson

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #27 on: Dec 27, 2018, 07:15 AM »
Frances is good to go.  Depending where you go, 6" to 8" for me maybe more by today.  Been making ice for a few days now.
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Offline H_Valley_Carpin

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #28 on: Dec 27, 2018, 07:55 AM »
Quote from: eli_v95 on Dec 08, 2018, 12:42 PM
1st post to see ice conditions, thanks
Same
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Offline lspower

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Re: Where’s the ice forming?
« Reply #29 on: Dec 27, 2018, 10:57 AM »
Quote from: Quantoson on Dec 27, 2018, 07:15 AM
Frances is good to go.  Depending where you go, 6" to 8" for me maybe more by today.  Been making ice for a few days now.
is that over by the dam?
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