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otisco lake bs thread
« on: Jan 03, 2015, 11:35 AM »
hello everybody,dbj here got some good news and a little info
the shore ice is 2.5"" so stop throwing the rocks
as always watch the culvert near the dam(runs under the road)
there is a group of muskrats near the bouyes look for the seaweed on  the ice
we got some nice black ice goning on
still open water at the narrows
if you see me on sunday out there don't get to close
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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #1 on: Jan 03, 2015, 11:39 AM »
deadbait thanks  that is  one  of my favorite places  to  fish , met some  really nice people  on that ice  but I do wonder about the  muskrats  there ...every year they  do that  ....few  years  ago I had  one  pop up in my shanty  he  looked at me  I  looked  at him and i'm not  sure  who was more  surprised  :)

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #2 on: Jan 03, 2015, 11:46 AM »
Thanks dbj..i was gonna head out to check...im gonna give it a go monday..well unless we get the snow but its gonna b single digits ;D  be safe out there oh forgot 50 on monday i think or sunday ..only for a short time....

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #3 on: Jan 03, 2015, 11:50 AM »
Just gonna wait till next weekend and go out with the other 300 guys that'll show up

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #4 on: Jan 03, 2015, 11:50 AM »
yea for the last couple of years they have multiplied now they are making more surface holes
hope to see you and all the regulars out there
as always
BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN ;D

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #5 on: Jan 03, 2015, 11:52 AM »
last year they had  that hole  right  in the  path  going out  lol  was  fun  watching them tho

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #6 on: Jan 03, 2015, 11:56 AM »
and they are in the same spot ,
inconsiderate little things

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #7 on: Jan 03, 2015, 12:00 PM »
Thanks for posting Jeff. I know I can't wait to get back out!  :tipup: :tipup:

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #8 on: Jan 03, 2015, 01:53 PM »
If only there were someone on this board that could TRAP them.....

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #9 on: Jan 03, 2015, 02:09 PM »
 :roflmao:  I  thought  about it  but it  might get this  thread moved 

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #10 on: Jan 03, 2015, 02:15 PM »
Too funny!!!!
 ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #11 on: Jan 03, 2015, 02:16 PM »
With cold temps forecasted all next week after this warm spell, sounds like maybe next weekend will be a go.

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #12 on: Jan 03, 2015, 02:21 PM »
I hope  so  I have  so  much  fun out on otisco 

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #13 on: Jan 06, 2015, 06:26 AM »
Im gonna take a ride out to check on the ice when the little guy gets on the bus..ill report back.i need to get out  for a bit spent 6 days in the hospital over over amas vacation including amas day..got out in timme to catch the flu  ;D.and work for 2 days sick..im bouncing off the walls now gotta fish.... :tipup:

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #14 on: Jan 06, 2015, 10:51 AM »
2/12 ta 3 inches of black ice i went almost all the way across.rats have some open water to the left.of bouys farther left than normal.but there gonna pop up where ever they feel like it..with the cold snap this weekend should be good.ill b fishing it friday... :tipup: in my past fishing near the damn when the water isnt moving its a little tougher fishing.and there is no water flowing over the damn ..so oon the other hand it will freeze up good be safe everyone..see ya all out there

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #15 on: Jan 06, 2015, 11:28 AM »
Can't wait to stock up on the gills again!

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #16 on: Jan 06, 2015, 12:08 PM »
theres  no  gills  in there

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #17 on: Jan 06, 2015, 01:14 PM »
no gills

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #18 on: Jan 06, 2015, 01:39 PM »
I never caught a gill in there..lots a minnows ;D :icefish:

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #19 on: Jan 06, 2015, 01:46 PM »
Im chompin at the bit to get some minnows fer minnow stew ;D

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #20 on: Jan 06, 2015, 02:19 PM »
Hey i have fished the cause way at otisco many time for bass, however i haven't fished anywhere else. Where are some good spot to fish and what fish are located in those spots?

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #21 on: Jan 06, 2015, 05:29 PM »
theres  no  gills  in there


Oops I thought this was the Seneca River BS thread.  😜

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #22 on: Jan 06, 2015, 10:51 PM »
Love those golden shiners.... free bait

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #23 on: Jan 07, 2015, 06:34 AM »
A friend and I are hoping to give it a shot on Saturday morning. Is anyone else planning on getting out there?

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #24 on: Jan 07, 2015, 06:36 AM »
Hey i have fished the cause way at otisco many time for bass, however i haven't fished anywhere else. Where are some good spot to fish and what fish are located in those spots?



The north side near the dam is  popular spot in the early season. Lots of small gills and some perch, but most importantly a very good place to look for tiger musky.

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #25 on: Jan 07, 2015, 06:49 AM »
A friend and I are hoping to give it a shot on Saturday morning. Is anyone else planning on getting out there?

Give em he!! buddy.
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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #26 on: Jan 07, 2015, 06:55 AM »
Tryin brother!!   Come on up Saturday morning with us. Meet your brother a little later in the day ;)

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #27 on: Jan 07, 2015, 06:57 AM »
2/12 ta 3 inches of black ice i went almost all the way across.rats have some open water to the left.of bouys farther left than normal.but there gonna pop up where ever they feel like it..with the cold snap this weekend should be good.ill b fishing it friday... :tipup: in my past fishing near the damn when the water isnt moving its a little tougher fishing.and there is no water flowing over the damn ..so oon the other hand it will freeze up good be safe everyone..see ya all out there

Thanks for the update sir!!

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #28 on: Jan 07, 2015, 11:57 AM »
Just south of the county park there is a store on the left. Does anyone know if they are selling spikes?

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Re: otisco lake bs thread
« Reply #29 on: Jan 07, 2015, 12:15 PM »
I'm sure they are. They were selling them last yr.  Got a buddy out there yesterday and this morning. All dink gills. Watch your step some ice is pretty thin there.
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