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New York => Ice Fishing New York => Topic started by: adksguy on Dec 12, 2012, 08:22 AM
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Hey guys don't want any bickering just wanted to know who all will b out there I hope to meet some of ya ill b in a big blue shanty with wood stove stack near broadalbin launch will have some venison summer sausage feel free to stop in can't wait think ice adksguy ;D
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Hey Adksguy Our group from Ct, about 6-8 guys will be close to the lake as it narrows and goes east that and the small island the other side of the channel the north side of the big body of the lake.We will be on the lake Friday the day before. I rent a shanty from world famous Dave's bait. I think we will be just north of Sinclair point in the channel. Always looking to meet new friends Stop by
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Hey guys don't want any bickering just wanted to know who all will b out there I hope to meet some of ya ill b in a big blue shanty with wood stove stack near broadalbin launch will have some venison summer sausage feel free to stop in can't wait think ice adksguy ;D
I will be in that same shanty, but I think I am going to be out there on Friday to beat some the parking problems that they will have.
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o2rmk800 great plan and octanehi5 c u out there
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hey what are you doing on here at 9:22am? no work today? lol
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I will be there.
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Lock it in jan 26 hopefully killin it :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
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Hey guys don't want any bickering just wanted to know who all will b out there I hope to meet some of ya ill b in a big blue shanty with wood stove stack near broadalbin launch will have some venison summer sausage feel free to stop in can't wait think ice adksguy ;D
ADKSGUY,
We will be out there. Probably pretty close to you guys. Maybe a little more north heading towards the bridge. I have an early ice spot that I usually do well in and by the looks of things end of January might be early ice. ***Off topic, did they take down the Walleye Challenge page where HiOctane was complaining about the way the tournament is run? I can't find it anywhere?
J3W
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Don't know exactly where I'm fishing yet, but I will definitely be out there. It would be nice if I could get a flag this year. hahaha. Investing in a flasher so maybe that will help. I'm leaning towards Marcum right now. Any suggestions?
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Don't know exactly where I'm fishing yet, but I will definitely be out there. It would be nice if I could get a flag this year. hahaha. Investing in a flasher so maybe that will help. I'm leaning towards Marcum right now. Any suggestions?
We are adding a couple flashers to or gear this year. My buddy has done a lot of research and he is going with Marcum.
J3W
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Thanks Johnny. Any specific models you could recommend and where he is finding the best prices? How much? Appreciate the response.
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I believe he is going with the marcum sundowner. It has only 1/2" separation and is digital. Its different than the old flashers that are rounded. Its just straight up and down digital bars. It also appears to be more light weight and not as bulky. I have watched a few ice fishing shows and thats what they were all using. You should be able to google it and find it for around $340-350 with free shipping. You just have to see if its the style that you want. Good luck and let me know later in the season what you choose and if you like it.
J3W
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We are adding a couple flashers to or gear this year. My buddy has done a lot of research and he is going with Marcum.
J3W
I'm ot sure, but you might be able to get a deal at the FISH307 open house running today.
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My brother and I will be fishing on the Lakeview side. Hope to see you all out there. Let's pray for good ice!
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I believe he is going with the marcum sundowner. It has only 1/2" separation and is digital. Its different than the old flashers that are rounded. Its just straight up and down digital bars. It also appears to be more light weight and not as bulky. I have watched a few ice fishing shows and thats what they were all using. You should be able to google it and find it for around $340-350 with free shipping. You just have to see if its the style that you want. Good luck and let me know later in the season what you choose and if you like it.
J3W
I have the showdown and love it. It is good to check depths on the Sacandaga but to try to jig that lake is a lost cause. If you get a school of perch around you might pick up a few.
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In answer to your ? on the walleye challenge,the Mod did Pm me and asked me if I minded if he took the thread down. I told him it was fine with me. It was not my intention for it to get that negative. From now on I for one will only promote positive things about Ice fishing. That's over move on.I for one can not wait for the tourney and meet some old friends and make a few new ones.Let the fish stories begin :tipup:
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I have the showdown and it is very easy to use.
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If you pick up a showdown or an LX-3 or 5 by Jan 15, ice force is giving away a free tackle pack valued at $80 with a bunch of good stuff from the ice force brands.
http://www.rapala.com/Buy-MarCum%2C-Get-A-Free-ICE-FORCE-Tackle-Pack/iceforce-rebate-2012-marcum,default,pg.html?id=20 (http://www.rapala.com/Buy-MarCum%2C-Get-A-Free-ICE-FORCE-Tackle-Pack/iceforce-rebate-2012-marcum,default,pg.html?id=20)
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I hope this rain is not hurting the ice up north.Would love to make it up there a few weeks early.I have a few spots marked on my GPS I would like to try before the derby :tipup:
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Have a showdown and love it also have a vexilar 8 love that unit too all preference the key is to have one they all work
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I hope this rain is not hurting the ice up north.Would love to make it up there a few weeks early.I have a few spots marked on my GPS I would like to try before the derby :tipup:
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What ice? Sacandaga is hasn't even started to freeze. We all could be in this for the raffles. I hope ur spots had deep water, the lake is very low this year. If you marked 20fow in the summer ur probly looking at 10 now.
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hoping the lake freezes up soon i gotta get out there man!!!!!Dang winter.i made it into the challenge and will probably be out there depending on icetop conditions.either way i will be at Lanzi`s to claim a door prize or so i hope.and if i fish hopefully a lil cash.how did everyone else make out heard it filled quick this year.Good contest to be in.
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I know that the water level drops every winter, one of the reasons to get up a little early and try it out. it maybe a yr to stay in the channel. the rain we are getting should bring things up a bit.
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yea there is no ice around here.i notice that it is very hard to find deep water in the winter.prolly the river channels and up by the dam is the best bet.where do ya fish octanehi5?deeps or shallows?
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Lake level is about where it should be this time of year....hunts2long
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I like to keep a few shallow,then increase in depth,the yr I won the winning tip up was only in 11 ' near shore and that was at 1;30. If you can find structure that always helps
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Lake level is about where it should be this time of year....hunts2long
I am not sure what you mean by saying it is where it should be this time of year. That all depends on water levels down the line. It is where they want it but way lower this year than the last two years. Like I said, way lower than when you took him out in ur boat over the summer.....ssminnow
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The so called dead sea, does not give up big numbers of walleye in ice season. A small hole or bump on the bottom, tree stumps any small structure. A matter of being off the mark by 10' means catching fish or not.I was lucky this yr that Hunts2 long took me out on his boat.The man knows his lake. we caught walleye on every spot he showed me. You can rest assure I will be trying those spots,they should produce walleye. now on the other hand catching the winning walleye is a differant story. We caught a few last derby they did not place.but over 4 yrs we have narrowed our search. with our crew of guys from our state we have 30 tip ups in the water at all times.When a flag does go up we usually get alot of company. On average the derby usually produces about 15% of the people in the derby catch Wally.I plan on being in that 15% Lets make some ice
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hey guys..just wanted to say hey ..im new on this sight but not new to the hard water :tipup: ...my shack will be near wallys ...hope to meet some of you on the sacandaga this year ...always have cold beer and venison goin ;D
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hey guys..just wanted to say hey ..im new on this sight but not new to the hard water :tipup: ...my shack will be near wallys ...hope to meet some of you on the sacandaga this year ...always have cold beer and venison goin ;D
Welcome aboard!
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Welcome to IS...don't get down to that end of the lake too often in the winter, but if I do I will stop by...Good Luck this year.....hunts2long
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Welcome adkbigben.Maybe we will see you the day before the challenge. Getting things set up for the big day, we will be between sinclair point and kenyon Is. somewere near that channel. Good luck
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never had much luck around wallys.always more towards the north end.south end is always slow
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[always more towards the north end.south end is always slow/quote]
Note to self: Better plan on company this year.
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yea its ok plenty of room up by Bville bridge and if ya know the res. it can be hot or slow anywhere any given day,but i do way better up there
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yea its ok plenty of room up by Bville bridge and if ya know the res. it can be hot or slow anywhere any given day,but i do way better up there
Agree i tried the last two seasons on the north end mostly and did much better up there than the southern end.
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i think maybe the channel is more pronounced up there?dunno y it is but it is.up the eastern arm just a lil is nice country!!Where u fish RJHULBERT?
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i think maybe the channel is more pronounced up there?dunno y it is but it is.up the eastern arm just a lil is nice country!!Where u fish RJHULBERT?
PM sent
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I'm making floats for my tip ups, so I can fish the open water. I have heard you can not fish north of the bridge,is that true?
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I'm making floats for my tip ups, so I can fish the open water. I have heard you can not fish north of the bridge,is that true?
In NY that is illegal and is considered jugging.
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I know that you can do it here in Ct. What about the ice fishing above the bridge
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I know that you can do it here in Ct. What about the ice fishing above the bridge
You cannot fish above the brindge while walleye season is closed.
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I know that you can do it here in Ct. What about the ice fishing above the bridge
Its legal just cant fish North of the bridge after March 15
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which is it march 15th or not during Ice fishing season? Please clearify
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which is it march 15th or not during Ice fishing season? Please clearify
March 15th is the close of walleye season. You cannot fish north of the Northville bridge after that date until walleye season reopens.
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Thanks AdkRoy, I was under the impression that you could not fish north of the bridge during Ice fishing season.It stands to reason that the north end of the lake would be a better spot to fish.Seeing that walleye group up in the area near there major spawning ground which is that river.Now that I said this I will have the rest of the lake to fish myself. A man with a plan :tipup: :icefish: :icefish:
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thks
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you guys should be making ice now,if the lake is cold. the snow should have helped
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Not much yet. It has been very windy...hunts2long
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Too much wind to make a lot of ice.
J3W
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There has to be ice forming in the coves,I see you have had some nice cold temps, with more to come next week
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We also have a lot of snow coming tomorrow night. :P
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Skim ice in some of the protected area. Main lake still open. IF we get the snow on Thursday, that won't help...hunt2long
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I have to disagree with you hunt2long, I think with the temps you have and the amount of snow your going to get will lock up most of the lake by Friday.it will definitely drop the serface temps of the water. not so good for small waters.
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North end of the lake is skim ice from Northville down to the trap islands, pray it breaks up before the snow comes or the snow sinks it. Hope they are right about the 30-40MPH winds... at this point we would be better off blowing everything off and starting over after the storm
Good news is the south end is still open water
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if it just skimmed over i thing we should be in good shape for it to sink and then form new again. if the bays have significant ice that may be a problem though. either way we have 1 month to make some ice!!
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How did the lake fair with all the snow you got. should help lock it up
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6 inches so far and its still coming down pretty hard on the south end...
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About the same on the North end...hunts2long
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Starting to let up now no more snow bring on the cold!!!!!!!
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Was their ice on the lake before the snow?
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Well there really wasn't very much ice. Northville end was open down to campsite and the main lake was open on Christmas day. As of about noon today it looked like just slush most places. It has about stopped snowing and we are due to get some cold temps. Have to hope for the best....hunts2long
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Long term looks good.
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some of it had to lock up over night, we have some very cold weather headed this way. Even here in Ct the guys are starting to hit the small ponds. I have been checking and adding to my gear,At my size you do not want to be the first one on the ice.that 2 1/2" stuff does not fly with me. I like to target Walleye and those spots are not ready yet,but will be soon
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It was very windy up this way last night. we need some calm winds.
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Ice blew off this morning probably a good thing broadalbin side looks like it has some ice tomorrow morning its suppose to be 10 here in cranberry creek as long as the wind calms down we should have ice...next weekend we should be fishing.
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do u know the famous dave from daves bait? I heard he's going to be a big radio star,
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Its world famous Dave,of Dave's bait, Yes I do ,I was the one who gave him that name.Now if he's going into Radio I need to sign a new contract with him:) I hope he's not singing
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Hes got a good face for radio :o I kid, I kid.
Maybe hes gonna sing about some hot deals on all those Marcum units that came in the other day!
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It is true. Dave will be doing a live fishing report show on a local radio station starting next month.....one of the guys popped a couple holes up by SIP yesterday. 30' out 1 and a half inches..he was nuts but lived to make a report....hunts2long
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sounds to me he was a small guy on 1 1/2".You have some very cold weather headed your way. Tell Dave I said hi,and to you as well hunts2long.
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It is true. Dave will be doing a live fishing report show on a local radio station starting next month.....one of the guys popped a couple holes up by SIP yesterday. 30' out 1 and a half inches..he was nuts but lived to make a report....hunts2long
What radio station & when? I'll try to catch it.
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I think its WIZR 930 am and I believe they also have a web site where you can listen if your out of range
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we are getting 6-8" of powder snow here in southern Ct. It should help to lock things up around here. before all that nice cold weather gets here Real windy here sunday
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Was up to Sacandaga today around Mayfield. The main part of the lake was locked up as far as I could see. Looked like decent dark ice. Smaller bays were covered with snow.
I wasn't fishing, and couldn't say how thick the ice was. Getting close!
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thanks for the post Thor. will probably try and find a safe spot to fish it next weekend.
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I think its WIZR 930 am and I believe they also have a web site where you can listen if your out of range
Thanks a lot!
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it was 15 this morning here in Ct. with the temps you guys get up there you should be making some good ice.there's a big time artic blast coming.
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i think this weekend should be a go :tipup:
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Drove up to Sacandaga yesterday to check conditions, ice around bridge looked unsafe, pressure cracks and mixed coloration, lots of open water off boat launch on North Shore Road. Noboby out there, not safe on main lake yet, but with temps in single digits at night, ice should be good in bays soon.
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Sac is a big lake it will take more time than the smaller lakes.the last thing you want to hear is that someone went through and died.Its bays should be ready this weekend.The main body of the lake may not be. with the temps you guys are getting up there it will not be long.
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yeah i will be sticking around sport island
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I checked the ice off of Farmers Lane on Sinclair point yesterday,there was 2+ inches.
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Well now we have the ice HRBR is opening the gates and drawing the lake down to nothing water went down a foot in four days by the time the walleye challenge gets here we wont have any water. Watch out on the lake guys..
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Checked a spot on the south end today and was baffled to find it had only gained about a 1/2" between monday morning and this afternoon to make it a total of a very sketchy 2". With the temps we have had the past couple days I thought for sure there would be 3-4". odd year for ice making....
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I heard that World famous Dave starts his ice fishing radio program this weekend on WIZR Johnstown.
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Ill waiy a few weeks before i play on that lake shes tricky on a normal year take extra caution people
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Fished there this summer a few times, would like to hit the ice this winter.
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Checked a spot on the south end today and was baffled to find it had only gained about a 1/2" between monday morning and this afternoon to make it a total of a very sketchy 2". With the temps we have had the past couple days I thought for sure there would be 3-4". odd year for ice making....
'Cause they are draining it. Movement of any kind impedes ice formation, even if it is under the ice.
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Lake level is just about normal for this time of year if you look at the avg. over the years. It has dropped some in the last week, but it was up because of the rain a couple weeks ago. It will level off now, but won't be coming up any, unless we get warm weather and rain. Then it won't matter...hunts2long
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Made it out on the ice tonight (south end) we definitely made some last night but there are still sketchy dark spots. Had 3-5" everywhere I punched and it was popping and cracking the whole time i was out there.
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on my way Jan 26 to rake in the $ be ready guys...
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ya you and 1499 others
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A buddy of mine drilled 5" on one of the bays on south end.
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I hate to sound like a jerk, but I really hope all the dirt bags can pick up their garbage off the lake this year. :%$#!: The lake was a dump after last years tourny.
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I'd love to go. Never fished Sacandaga yet, seems like it's real tough fishing it without someone else that's been there.
I always do the Northern Challenge in Tupper, hopefully next year I can get in before it's sold out :'(
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I hate to sound like a jerk, but I really hope all the dirt bags can pick up their garbage off the lake this year. :%$#!: The lake was a dump after last years tourny.
Probably not.....bet they wouldn't appreciate it we returned the favor.
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Cporter Its always a good idea to remind everyone to bring back with them what they brought in. Its just being respectful to other outdoorsmen. :clap:
It sounds like the lake is coming along nicely,three weeks to go :icefish: :icefish:
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Had to run to Mayfield this morning. Very few guys out on the ice. 3/4 guys by the pub. I was in the shop yesterday. Guys are reporting 5 to 6 inches. But the guy I trust is saying that 2/3 inches of that is white ice with 2/3 of good ice under it. Matter of fact he went in this week. Only 4' of water and he made it out ok and he is a big kid. The one you going out in front of you...lol...it was 34 degrees and very wind this morning. Did see a picture of a 39' pike that was released....hunts2long
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Hey guys-I've never fished Sacandaga before. I was just wondering where people park and get onto the water when it's safe. Just looking for somewhere to start-I'll try to figure it out from there- it's a huge place
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The campsite at Northampton is plowed out and you can drive right down to the beach area and it is not a bad place to fish...hunts2long
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The campsite at Northampton is plowed out and you can drive right down to the beach area and it is not a bad place to fish...hunts2long
Met you at Dave's last summer. How's by you?
Do they plow the Northville boat launch parking lot?
Thanks,
Neal
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The do not plow the Northville launch area. North of the bridge the water is moving most of the time, so not a good place to be on the ice....hunts2long
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ATV in the water about 1000 yards from sport island tonight. It was floating but they couldn't get it out. Lake is really dangerous on the north end once you get about 500 yards from sport. Lots of slushy, weird looking spots. Be careful if heading out and watch where you are walking.
J3W
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Ice couldnt hold atv, big surprise there.
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that one looks like its going to be fun to get out,By the pictures,its hard to believe there were others out there also.Good to see he made it
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Only saw three ATV's all day and they were riding together. They were not out there long before going through. Where did you see pictures?
J3W
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They were posted on the Sacandaga lake conditions thread
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(http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee477/adksguy/IMAG1024.jpg) first day out good buddy caught a nice one bout 19" had 5 other flags big first day south end had bout 5"
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Nice fish
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The do not plow the Northville launch area. North of the bridge the water is moving most of the time, so not a good place to be on the ice....hunts2long
Thanks a lot!
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North of the bridge never looked that inviting during ice season.If you do fall in you may not get out till spring. After seeing the ATV go under,caution must be taken everywere on the lake :tipup:
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With this weeks temperatures its not looking good for the Walleye Challenge. We are going to need a lot of cold weather next week.
J3W
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we will be fine for the challenge (i hope)....my buddies put their shanty out yesterday ...time to fish :tipup:
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did they bring it out north of wally's by Closes's farm? if so wee saw you. how much ice were you guys cutting out there? also how much do you figure your shack weighs? we were hoping to bring ours out this weekend but not sure its gonna happen till next.
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lots of cold weather coming, next week,
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I find it hard to believe that guys are putting shanties out on the ice that is so ifee. Were are Hunts2long, Standswithafist, Windinhishair, Tenbears
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well believe it man! i know its kinda crazy, but it has been donw in the single digits the last 2 nights and yesterday i dont think it went above freezing. only a couple days over the next five are going to be above 40* and its still going to get donw to freezing at night. we are hoping to get ours out after some scouting on tuesday. had a couple buddies cutting 4-5" from bunker hill rd about 2/3rds of the way across towards sinclair pt on monday.
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That's great,To hear that its really not that bad of a thaw after all.As long as your temps drop below freezing at night you will be fine. It has taken a long time to make ice ,it will not disappear over night
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Five of us fished the South end of the Lake on Sat. 1 pike (28 in) and one pickeral. Had a few other flags.
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remember when you watch the weather thats at albany , many days i drive into work and by the time i get to albany its 10 to 12 degrees different , so 40 degrees on the news its probably around freezing at the lake , but always be safe test the ice ;D
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yeah, i just went to the dmv in schenectady and its only 28* @ 12:45.
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We brought our shack out on sat near boat launch in broadalbin and had 6to7" of ice couple. 18-19" walleyes. going back tonight to see ice depth again.
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nice, about how much does your shack weigh? looking to bring ours out there next week out of the boat launch. any spots of concern in that area when you went out? thanks in advance.
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our group of 10-12 will be fishing a bit south of the campground in Northville east side of the lake
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looks like the lake is shaping up nicely. a buddy of mine that travel the lake everyday on his way to work said there are a lot of shanties out. him and one of his buddies are taking theres out tomorrow morning.
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We are expecting temps in the 50s sat and sun here in Ct. I would think you guys are going to be in the 40s for a few days. the snow on the lake acts as an insulator of cold and heat. a few days in the 40s is not going to melt all the ice it took half a month to make. Next monday things are going back to cold weather
One of my friends from Virginia is coming with me to the Challenge, he has never even walked on ice,let alone ice fished.Its going to be alot of fun. I am counting the days
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Planning a trip up to daga next week figured better get wristbands while out there. Can u pick up at the fuel n food, or u gotta get from the chamber?
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Just go to the fuel n food. They just run in back and will get them for you.
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Planning a trip up to daga next week figured better get wristbands while out there. Can u pick up at the fuel n food, or u gotta get from the chamber?
Sorry to say but it has been sold out for a month....hunts2long
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sound to me he is in the contest and just wants to get his wristband.
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sound to me he is in the contest and just wants to get his wristband.
Yah I'm in challenge just heard u have to pick up wristband before the 26 is all:) thanks guys smell u all out there$$$
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I would say call and ask where, my guess would be at fuel and food.
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how much ice are you guys losing with the worm temps ?
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The Ice on the lake was iffy at best before the high temps,Yes a few guys are fishing,at least 4 atv's have gone in.I'm sure there is lots of water on top.by next weekend it should be all good to go. Some guys will tell you its ok and some will tell you its not ready.The stories about the atv's makes it not ready for me.All the more Walleye's I catch during the Challenge. better to be safe than sorry :tipup:
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Was on mayfield this morning and it gained another 2" since I fished it last week so despite the arms temps the lakes should be ok with the colder air coming in this week.
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oh yeah we were also cutting 7-8" where we checked today.
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Jim at the bait shop said 6" off Sinclair and it's a go
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Lake is shot here in cranberry creek!
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where bouts peterc, we went out from the regulating station today and the lake was still in good shape. we were cutting 7-8", with about 1" of that being white
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That might be true over there but we have major ice breaking up about 100 yards from shore coming from deer island going towards lanzis very dagerous out there right now pulled the shack back in..
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Good to hear the ice seems to be holding on,Anywhere on the lake were water flows in should be avoided. One more warm day to go.then back to normal.Outlook is to have cold temps into 1st week in feb
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http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag122/peterc10/Lakepic2013_zpsa33d27ae.jpg
Ice in front of Lanzis on the lake
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(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag122/peterc10/Lakepic2013_zpsa33d27ae.jpg)
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Thanks wetsleeves having a problem posting these pictures
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Thanks wetsleeves having a problem posting these pictures
no problem just forgot your img codes
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we crossed a bunch of spots like this today and one was about 2' wide and id was solid black ice and in most cases was thicker than the areas covered by white ice.
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I know but if you tried to walk across these ice chunks you would have had problems as they were all floating seperatly just barley got across them with the shack
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I agree it dangerous, but we walked over 2 or 3 of these where we were and they were solid. now the pressure ridge on the other hand was fun.
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Ice Crack Crossing(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag122/peterc10/IMG_0145jpgicecrackcrossing_zpsc3b0a4f8.jpg)](http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag122/peterc10/IMG_0145jpgicecrackcrossing_zpsc3b0a4f8.jpg)
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You must be looking to get a new snowmoble, To many atv's have gone in already.Just telling you to stay on the safety side, that Pic does not look to safe??
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I know if this was on one of the great lakes i probably would be floating to canada.Lets see what tonight brings and Ill post new pics tomorrow..Raining hard right now and 50 degrees.
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You must be looking to get a new snowmoble, To many atv's have gone in already.Just telling you to stay on the safety side, that Pic does not look to safe??
there has been hundreds of snowmobiles riding the lake for the past couple week the drag strip by lanzis has even been plowed for snowmobiles as long as you know the lake and where the usual soft spots are you will be fine just gotta use your head a little bit
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Hopefully we will be able to get the wheelers out there. If not it's going to be a long walk. Fished it from year one when we had to put the stickers on the tip-ups. Great tournament! always a great time at the Sacandaga.See everone there!!
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The cold front has gone through,Temps will be falling, quote just gotta use your head a little bit, That's were I was going with what I said. It looks like in 11 days the challenge will be on. I will have to stop by World famous you know who's bait shop,And get some of those specially trained Walleye Baits,that I win with. Now that the cold weather is coming back,everyone can take a chill pill,everyone has been wound up tighter than Dicks hat band. Good luck, be safe,I will be there with bells on :icefish:
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we are going out today around noon, will posts conditions and pictures upon our return. its fish on time, tight lines.
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I know you guys know the lake just be careful out there.
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Just checked the ice in front of my house 6.25" of very soft ice.[i(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag122/peterc10/E09A2D3C-E969-4C4E-98E8-45544843D240-19900-0000255DD70F6226.jpg)e09a2d3cmg][/img]
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1:55 45 degrees.(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag122/peterc10/6FCB1F5C-FBC9-4424-8146-631634C79126-19900-0000255DDC9BE548.jpg)6FCB1F5C
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yup we ended up parking our shanty on shore for a few days. ice is very soft. buddy of mine is out near deer island and they are cutting 7" or so. couple nights of cold weather will lock things up tight again and then its fish on! tight lines everyone.
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It will be worth the wait, weather is good right through the challenge.A few cold nights and everyone will be good to go. Tuesday is the last day to transfer a wrist band.Good luck stay safe :icefish:
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Heard reports that the walleye was last seen near the Broadalbin boat launch over the weekend. If you are the lucky one to catch him, please remember to report your catch at 1-800-IGOT HIM. By reporting your catch, the authorities will know to put a replacement walleye in the lake so we can all enjoy another shot at this great fishery. (Yes I'm bored ;D) Things should be shaping up with the cold weather rolling in as we speak!
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well the lake is holding good and gaining ice by the minute. bring creepers for your feet, and chains for the wheelers. glare ice, 1" of white and 6" of black. took the wheeler out today and pulled the shanty out as well. no fish today, so we'll be back at it tomorrow.
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One of our local shops is a sponsor of IS, CTO,They are having a seminar on Ice fishing for walleye this Thursday evening,Its always a good time to learn a few new things as well as BS with other IS members.They put alot of things on sale that night.
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Me and my brother are heading up this weekend to do some scouting with the 4 wheeler are there any spots we should steer clear of with the quad, other than the pressure ridges? Thanks in advance for any info fellas:) and good luck next weekend$$$
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The end of Sinclair point is always a dangerous spot.
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goose your right i tend to stay clear of that area
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there really isn't much to scout. very little structure other than old tree stumps. best bet would be to park at lanzis and drive 3/4 of the way across the lake and find the deep water channels. I have fished in the vicinity and caught winning eyes in the 1st and 3rd years. there may be a pressure ridge out of there, just keep an eye on things and spud or auger holes every so often. we marked 7-8" where our shanty is located but there are also spots where it drops down to 4". also heard that they need to have 9" by the Northville bridge in order to have the contest, did anyone else hear that? fish on! tight lines every one.
Steve
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(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/o2rmk800/IMG-20130116-00195_zps68befd18.jpg) here is one of the many treasures that the "dead sea" rewards you with at time to time. measured 18-1/2" caught in 4fow on a heavy/medium shiner.
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sweet fish there see more life out of her today or was it slow?
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Nice brown, way to go. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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nice fish ,its good to see the walleye's waiting for the 26th. 9 Days and counting
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I also caught a short eye to go along with the brown, no pics though.
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hey.. myself and some friends are heading up next week for the challenge. we are still trying to decide if we should bring atvs or sleds. thoughts?
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One of our local shops is a sponsor of IS, CTO,They are having a seminar on Ice fishing for walleye this Thursday evening,Its always a good time to learn a few new things as well as BS with other IS members.They put alot of things on sale that night.
Where is this store and what time is the seminar. Always looking for a little advice and could always use a deal on some equipment.
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hey.. myself and some friends are heading up next week for the challenge. we are still trying to decide if we should bring atvs or sleds. thoughts?
suppose to warm up this weekend, that may melt the 2 inches of snow off. I will be out there all next week I will post conditions on Thursday so everyone knows. wheeler will probably be better.
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how much snow is on the ice????
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look one post above yours. ;D
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Judging from the temps this morning,you should be making some good ice today
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7 in gloversville this morning and at 8pm last night it was 21
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Sweet Brown!!!
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3 guys out at the shanty now, and thy have a 18" eye on the ice already(7:15) I think our spot is going to produce :thumbsup:
UPDATE @ 8:45
guys said the lake has locked up nicely, pressure ridges where we are are tight and passable now. spots that had 4-5" are now pushing 6". looks like we will gain a few more inches by the challenge for sure with the cold coming early next week.
FISH ON! TIGHT LINES EVERYONE.
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We had between 5 and 8 inches off seven hills
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Cant wait to go!! Two yrs ago the day before hurt my back last year ate from a neplace at work hugged the toilet for two days. This year yesterday i woke up to some little ------ drilled peoples gas tanks in the night phone call from my sherriff friend. went out to check my truck and theres 26 gallons of gas in my driveway,with 3 3/8 in holes in my gas tank. And of course tank is back ordered for four to 6 days. I cant win!!!! :( so if you see a guy pulling his sled down rt 29 pick me up lol.
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sounds like you have more problems than icefishing.hope you catch the B------D
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I heard this morning that someone caught a 53" pike ?? A picture would be nice.Thats a true monster.
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Cant wait to go!! Two yrs ago the day before hurt my back last year ate from a neplace at work hugged the toilet for two days. This year yesterday i woke up to some little ------ drilled peoples gas tanks in the night phone call from my sherriff friend. went out to check my truck and theres 26 gallons of gas in my driveway,with 3 3/8 in holes in my gas tank. And of course tank is back ordered for four to 6 days. I cant win!!!! :( so if you see a guy pulling his sled down rt 29 pick me up lol.
What town was that? I hope they catch who ever did it.
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I heard this morning that someone caught a 53" pike ?? A picture would be nice.Thats a true monster.
im in the process of getting the picture sent to me, however there is some doubt it came from the sac res. once I get the picture I will post.
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here's the pic. don't think the lake has that much snow on it. just my opinion.(http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/ii603/o2rmk800/tn_zps017154e9.jpg)the background doesn't seem to go with the background of the res. no camps/houses in there. again just my opinion
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no matter what lake thats a monster
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Cant wait to go!! Two yrs ago the day before hurt my back last year ate from a neplace at work hugged the toilet for two days. This year yesterday i woke up to some little ------ drilled peoples gas tanks in the night phone call from my sherriff friend. went out to check my truck and theres 26 gallons of gas in my driveway,with 3 3/8 in holes in my gas tank. And of course tank is back ordered for four to 6 days. I cant win!!!! :( so if you see a guy pulling his sled down rt 29 pick me up lol.
I work in a parts department we i just got a tank in for the same reason, and just took a phone call and priced a tank for the same thing.
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I don't disagree there, its a heck of a fish. the res is very capable of producing a fish of this size, but I don't think this one came from there.
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That looks like Scott Parillo in the pic. If it is he is from the area.
J3W
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That's a hell of a fish no matter where he caught that!!!!:)
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Once in a lifetimer right there.....definitely don't look like sacandaga though.
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Dont look like scottie either
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fished that lake many a day never saw a shoreline that looked like that?
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i agree.the background is not right
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dont beleive that is the sac at all got a text today while up north fishing saying that a 50"+ pike was caught on the sac but this pic is not the sac
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Just to let everyone know there is a post on the fuel n food facebook page and the challenge is on. Louie was out yesterday and found at least 7 inches in pretty much all areas and with the cold coming in we should be good. There are still some bad spots, the narrow channel between scout island and shore on the Mayfield side was open water yesterday so still use caution.
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with the cold weather here now, its all down hill till Sat. I heard 15 for the high on sat. lets hope we do not get the wind you had yesterday
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Long term forecast is calling for lots of windy Saturday.
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I sure hope world famous Dave gets his Shanties out,I will need one if its that windy,Its tough to get old. I hope he is feeling better I heard he was under the weather. Our group from Ct. is heading up friday to set up maybe if he has not put them out we can get one out for him.
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Just got back from a drive along the west side of the lake and the ice is now littered with shacks. All shacks that were sitting on shore last week waiting are now on the ice. Counted 14 from lakeside dr, atleast 15 from the lanzis shore and another 10 or so from North Hampton. Not including the ones i could see in the distance over by fishouse and broadalbin
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The weather and ice conditions are looking good for the challenge. Hope to see everyone out there Saturday. Good luck to everyone!!
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I sure hope world famous Dave gets his Shanties out,I will need one if its that windy,Its tough to get old. I hope he is feeling better I heard he was under the weather. Our group from Ct. is heading up Friday to set up maybe if he has not put them out we can get one out for him.
We took our shanty from Dave's bait and tackle this afternoon and pulled it out. We were measuring 9in. We will be pulling some of his other shanty's out Thursday.
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Is there snow covering the ice. Wondering about a 4 wheeler or snowmobile?
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Is there snow covering the ice. Wondering about a 4 wheeler or snowmobile?
there is a dusting of snow. We seen several snowmobiles out yesterday. it was a little slippery out there needed ice creepers. We had our 4 wheeler with chains on to pull our shanty out.
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I hope you guys are anchoring your shanty's.Its been a bit Airy. It will be a true Ice fishing derby with the cold temps,wind that are predicted
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what snow is on the ice is getting blown off. fished from 7-11, crazy, stupid wind!! 1 flag hit and run. shanty's are holding strong. didn't get the door on today(someone in our group over slept) we will be back out tomorrow to install the door and move the shacks off the island to reclaim our fishing grounds. seems as though if your not on the ice where your fishing your neighbor's move into your backyard. time to re-spool the tip ups. FISH ON!! TIGHT LINES EVERYONE.
Steve
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does anyone fish the hadley/luzerne side of the lake and if you do have you had any luck, or is the west side like mayfeild/broadalbin side where its at?
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most if not everyone fishes below the batchlerville and the Northville bridges due to the current in the river channels.
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Ok great thats just what I wanted to know I almost went up and pitched my shanty off kathan rd, glad i asked first. ;D
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Has anyone had much luck off the Brodalbin boat launch the last few years ? I fished this spot last year and didn't get very many flags.
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yes many guys fish out of the boat launch. they go towards sand island or scout island. find the groups and the channel and you should be into fish.
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Good Luck to all fishermen this weekend. Dress Warm, drink much, catch fish hang with your friends and enjoy....see y'all at lanzis for the after fish party. Hey Ct guys you fishin off elmer brown rd again?
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more than likely, fishing the channel near keyon Isl. and sinclaire point
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We're only gonna be a little ways north of you
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did any snow drop from the lake effect snows?
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did any snow drop from the lake effect snows?
2 inches
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Thanks George
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Its good to see that no one is complaining about ice thickness any more,I would expect by friday there will be over a foot with this kind of cold :icefish:
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Does it sound like the Sacandaga region is going to get any more lake effect snow over the next couple of days? Still undecided about the sled or the wheeler for the weekend?
Looking forward to Saturday either way!!!
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30% chance on Fri then smooth sailing till sat
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Oh man im going to have to buy gas for the auger!! ;D
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If i were you o would prolly opt for a wheeler.....well at least thats waht i am takin out there....
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dave,
just take the 4 wheeler it will be alot easier.
remember there is a lot of road between the camp and the ice.
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what are you guys going to be cooking out there ? I am making a big pot
of venision lental stew to feed the boys ... Have to eat something, the boys
will be knockem down I am sure of that ...see you at lanzies ...
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went out this morning drilling 9 to 10 inches of ice a bunch of flags but no fish ....cant wait for saturday...see yall at lanzies :tipup:
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double digits in ice, I can't wait to get rid of this illness and back out there big difference in amounts from 2 weeks ago when I was last out there.
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Started to lock and load for Saturday Tonight!!! Almost ready, a few more preparations and then it's go time. Hope to meet a bunch of you at lanzis afterwards @)good luck to all and happy fishing ;D
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ill be out by deer
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be by sport island pub & in it at night
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I'm going to be were Walleye is.Good luck
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ill be out by deer
what are you doing up so early
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what are you doing up so early
he has walleye fever. are you the guys with the red aluminum shanty just off the island? I see yesterday another on moved just about next to yours. we are going to be moving ours on the ice tomorrow. good luck out there.
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he has walleye fever. are you the guys with the red aluminum shanty just off the island? I see yesterday another on moved just about next to yours. we are going to be moving ours on the ice tomorrow. good luck out there.
ya that's me will be out there tomorrow sometime
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how big of a walleye one the contest last year i didnt fish it yhanks for info
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this is an hourly contest. top 4 each hour. there is a topic on the challenge already started also.
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The Challenge runs from 7 am to 3 pm this Sat. It pays out $1000 every hr. to the top four fish that hr. The rest of the prizes two snowmobles one 4 wheeler winners drawn at 4 pm Lanzy's Many other prizes drawn Good Luck
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Famous Dave is going to be expecting you tomorrow Octanehi5! Famous Dave says YOU GUESSED IT!
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Just wondering if anyone knows the deal with jet speed behind wheelers and sleds I've heard u have to have a hard connection to the machine otherwise Dec will ticket u?
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Just wondering if anyone knows the deal with jet speed behind wheelers and sleds I've heard u have to have a hard connection to the machine otherwise Dec will ticket u?
I got a spare in the shanty ;)
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oh jeez i didnt know NY made everyone pay for 1 persons bad day........yea i did.......but those r law now?i mean why not....just another ticket if u dont comply
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did the northwest side of sinclair point freeze up well?i like to go there and fish a line right in shallow and head to the channel.catch that breakline and ur in business.
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Just wondering if anyone knows the deal with jet speed behind wheelers and sleds I've heard u have to have a hard connection to the machine otherwise Dec will ticket u?
What is jet speed? Is that the same as a jet sled?
J3W
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think that is what he meant.or at least that is what i was commenting on.if not im an idiot
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going to make an attempt to sleep. game on tomorrow, good luck all
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sinclair point has frozen up,but it is never a particularly safe area.theres 9 to 11 inches in the safe spots now
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sinclair point has frozen up,but it is never a particularly safe area.theres 9 to 11 inches in the safe spots now
I agree we put 1 shanty out Monday we were drilling 9in past deer island. we went yesterday to pull 2 more out and the first one broke Threw the ice 200 yrds from the shore. luckily we were going fast enough it broke Threw then came right out. just goes to show you still have to watch were you go.
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George, you are up early today. Must have went to bed EARLY last night....lol....hunts2 long
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Saw a nice walleye at the bait shop today. 28" 7 1/2lbs...hunts2long
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Good luck to everyone tommorrow :)
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Good luck to everyone tommorrow :)
Back at ya and to everyone else! Keep the beer flowing and tight lines :tipup:
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headed out to the shanty in 10. cold beer and cards will be flying. good luck to ya-all. FISH ON!! TIGHT LINES EVERYONE.
Steve
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Good luck everyone see you all in am bright and early!
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just got done taxiing the old guys out to the shanty...ill be out in the morning bright and early ...good luck everyone ...cheers to cold beer and tight lines :tipup: :icefish:
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be ready guys going to be on lake early,hopefully get in the $ see you at lanzi's ...
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I hit the bait shop this afternoon (don't worry, I'm fishing a different lake) and the bait shop had a lot of people in it getting bait and last minute supplies for the contest.
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Tip up...Tip up...
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I did manage to get a few tip-ups today , no walleyes though 1 nice keeper perch
A nice day good food & friends & I almost forgot beer...maybe next year I will rake
in the $.... good luck& be safe guys...
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Managed to enter 2 eyes but got edged out by other anglers... The gas auger door prize I walked away made up for it though!!! Hope everyone had a great time today like I did. What was the biggest eye caught today? :tipup:
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3.5 lbs was heaviest. I took a second place for 300.
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biggest was 3.50 lbs. our group entered 3 and didn't place. also got 5 legal non entered eyes and 6 perch, biggest being 14" and didn't even place in the fishing federations contest!
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Guys from our party took 2nd in the 5th hour and 4th in one of the later rounds. We actually weighed in six fish total and caught and released a few smaller walleye, a handful of bass, and one monster perch. Overall, I saw more fish caught today on Sacandaga than in the last three years combined. It's normally rather bleak out there.
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Well congrats to everyone that won a prize today and to everyone that gave it they're best, better luck next year , tight lines ya'll
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was there a quad and snowmobile prize this year and if so did you have to be there to win????
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Great day on gsl not normally do u get to pull in 3 legal eyes in one day on this lake hope everyone had fun cu all next year
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IMO this tourney is doing well raising money to grow the walleye population glad everyone had a great time
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SNOWMOBILE ACCIDENT REPORTED
GREAT SACANDAGA LAKE -- Emergency units have been dispatched to a snowmobile accident reported in the area of Scout Island as of around 8:45 tonight. 911 dispatchers have reported that a caller indicated no serious injuries, if any. The accident reportedly occurred as the result of a collision with an ice ridge, according to a radio report.
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was there a quad and snowmobile prize this year and if so did you have to be there to win????
there was,i dont believe you had to be there
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Had a good day, my shanty weighed in 4 eyes biggest was 2.5 lbs, smallest was 1.6 lbs.we iced 4 more eyes we put back,caught 7 nice perch 12",a 29" pike and took 1st place in the federation with a 40" pike.caught a bunch and the hole produced again.
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our group caught 7 perch, 1 smallmouth, 3 walleye's. we took first for the 8th hour with a 3.05.
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Had a good time. Weather was good and conditions even better. We took a first and a second place. Really didn't catch that many fish.....hunts2long
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Great article on the Challenge:
http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/553566/A-great-day-on-the-Sacandaga.html?nav=5011 (http://www.leaderherald.com/page/content.detail/id/553566/A-great-day-on-the-Sacandaga.html?nav=5011)
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It was great to see you guys,and congrats on your wins. As usual sounds like everyone had a great time as well as myself.It was good to see the numbers were the highest 238 walleye checked in that is good news with the programs they have for restocking the lake. I had fun at World famous Dave's, The stories, the 28" walleye that came in, Meeting a few of the locals.Talking with Oneidawalleye on the phone.It was a good thing all you guys did backing up Dave when he was Down.I apperciate the way you guy treat me as an out of stater,I felt like one on the boys Thanks Ron AKA Octanehi5
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Our group had 4 flags,5 if you include one of the running fish tripping another tip pup....ended up with 2 pike one 25" and ther just a hair shorter....the 25 stayed in the money for a few hours in the fed tourny.
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how did it go who one what was the bigeest eye
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Great contest this year with a lot of entries. I on the other hand cannot seem to catch a fish there in the past five years. Obviously I'm not doing something right. Not one flag all day and our group had 25 tipups out. Kinda disappointing but the camaraderie makes it worth it. Maybe next time.
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nice wetsleeveses awsome fish ...
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Awesome fish guys :thumbsup:
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Great day.
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Nice fish!
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imo...this thing has really taken off and has become one of those ..."gotta do" events of the year. I am happy with the way they publicize the event. And i can not believe the money it pumps into the LOCAL economy.. Well Done contest lou and everyone else that sponsors and helps this event and cant wait till next year.
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Great job by all the staff that put on the Challenge. Great ice and weather. We were not too far from you and we entered 9 walleye that were heavy enough and one of them made us $300. We caught real nice perch and bass too.
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man those are some nice jumbos, love that smallie too
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my buddy and i had a pretty slow day but we did ice one walleye worth 50 bucks in the 1st hour.wish we didnt waste so much time decideing if we were gonna bring it.3 way tie at 1.85 lbs so the money went to the order they came in.still our 1st money on the Sac Res.2 pike 23 and 23.5 inches.tried a new spot so we were happy.
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nice fish
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article in the local paper said they are going to "blow the roof of" of the event next year.
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always hear good things about the challange
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I heard a few things in the wind, like combind the two tourneys.Have Raffle tickets just for the prizes as well as those who fish,let at least 1500 fisherman in or more. it would bring more money and increase prizes. It could easily be a $90,000 instead of a $45,000, $50 entry would be good,Make it a 24 hr derby.This is my Opinion,not tying to ruffle anyones feathers,Make everyone register the same way,Post marked envelope giving numbers as they come in.And not be postmarked before a certain date.I did hear some of your locals even complaining about it. The tourney has grown a lot in the five yrs. Its a big lake time to grow, Its more like an event thats not to be missed.The past five yrs have been great, Good job by those who worked it,Lou for the idea of that kind of event. I for one will be back
Thanks octanehi5 :tipup: :icefish: :clap: :thumbsup:
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I would like to see it get bigger, but would not like to see it 24hr. chances for cheaters goes way up under the darkness of night.
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The reason for 24 hs ?would be to get the evening bite and early morning. Just a thought
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I could see maybe 6am -4pm. that would cover both bites.
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Sounds like a lot of people had a good time. Congrats to all the winners and to the people that put the derby on.
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Wish I would have known about federation contest going on too . Got this 33 inch 9 lb and 14.25 perch . I'm with wet sleeves never seen perch like that craziness . (http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q645/jakepollock/B3B36521-1E67-4421-A645-5441597270CE-3210-0000041860A1749E_zpsc8df9578.jpg) (http://i1352.photobucket.com/albums/q645/jakepollock/8186104A-C6BB-438F-B2E2-08B97F39D17A-3210-0000041831EE2EC2_zps49f7442b.jpg)
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jake p where did you fish this weekend i was at otisco on the mainlake today......headed to oneida tomorrow
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1500 people is plenty for this tournament,the lake gets fished hard that day already,and parking is also an issue.i would like to see them add a few more hours to it though
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Perch master I was at sacandaga lake Saturday and Oneida yesterday . Pm me with your number I'm down to fish otisco this week let me know bud
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We been fishing the walleye challenge for 5yrs and always have a blast! Now counting down the days until Fuel n Foods 3 day contest March 1st.
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To add to the rumors for next year, I heard someone say they also want to give away a truck and bump it up to 2,000 entries. I think a little bump would be ok, but parking is already a nightmare around the lake and at the awards. I wouldn't mind seeing an extra hour tacked on in the beginning either, but cheating would have to be kept in check. That whole mess with the entries going out this year, and then the thing about the guy buying hundreds and scalping them for a profit all needs to be corrected. Overall the contest is still outstanding and sounds to be even better next year! Looking forward to it...
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2000 entries,At $50 is $100,000 That leaves room for a lot of prizes. The more people that win the more it will grow. A truck is a big chunk of money.In my opinion there should be more prizes than one big one. The way people sign up needs to be addressed as well as the number of people who fish.
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could care less about the prizes but i realize that is the main draw of this event and the reason most enter. I would like to see a large chunk of the money used to donate to the federation to purchase more walleye, as well as maybe organize something to put some pressure on the dec to re evaluate the fishery and possibly impose new limits or a slot on the lake.
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I agree with wetsleeves^^^ :thumbsup:
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If they could raise enough money to start a small hatchery on the lake like Oneida. Or just keep stocking the walleyes. I agree that some of the money should go back in the lake. A larger slot for 18" and above would be a good place to start , Catch and realise any thing shorter than that. That would greatly increase the average size caught and increase the spawning numbers.
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they should just make it a pike tourny and have it prereg. and unlimited numbers. at 25 per person you dont want to give away two big of prizes because of taxes there is on tory allready making you fill out a tax form on the stop if you win over 599 . i bet your goin to see this more and more
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2000 entries,At $50 is $100,000 That leaves room for a lot of prizes. The more people that win the more it will grow. A truck is a big chunk of money.In my opinion there should be more prizes than one big one. The way people sign up needs to be addressed as well as the number of people who fish.
not sure what one big prize you saw awarded, but I saw 3 the sled and 2 wheelers were probably pushing $8,000 each.
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not sure what one big prize you saw awarded, but I saw 3 the sled and 2 wheelers were probably pushing $8,000 each.
he is saying if the contest gives away a truck next year as a prize, which is rumored. And I agree- i would rather see that extra money go for maybe giving away 5 atvs/sleds instead of 3, and then whatever extra for putting more fish back into the dead sea.
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gotcha, yeah I agree would rather see 5-6 machines and more door prizes. 10-15 augers, 10-15 flashers, 10-15 portables ect........ I agree there is plenty of room on the lake for people to fish but parking is another story. also with the constant worry of not having safe ice I wonder if it would make sense to move it back 2 weeks. make it the week after the northern challenge. just my .02.
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I agree with o2rmk200 about the prizes. I am not sure about adding fish at this point. I would like to see proof that a large number of the ones stocked this year survive before investing $$$ into adding a whole bunch more. Just my opinion.
J3W
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I like the saying if its not broke don't fix it I think they should keep it the way it is same amount allowed in same format. If they had to change anything tighten up the way that ppl enter so that no one can buy in tons of braclets and then turn around and scalp them off however I don't know if they can do that. Thats my opinion
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So far in the history of the challenge,it has never been postponed. The program that they have putting walleyes in the lake seams to be working, I know a few guys that caught fingerling size walleye, 238 walleye caught and registered at the challenge, not counting the shorts that did not get checked in. Is the largest number ever. One of the reasons Oneida is one of the top walleye fisheries in the state is due to the amount of walleye fry they put in the lake Some 120 million fry a yr. I'm not pulling these numbers off the top of my head, I worked the hatchery last spring. If you put $$ in the sag the fishery will get better.
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if you win a atv or sled you have to pay the sales tax on it before you get to takeits not free thats why you dont see trucks for prizes so if you win a 2013 f250 at 40,000 dollars you have to pay 3,150 in taxes
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wrong taxes are paid only thing you pay is registration
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no i won a sled two years ago for a deal up on tug hill in a 50/50 raffle and i had to pay the sales tax and its the same this weekend up at the northern challang
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last year and this year taxes were paid in full, winner is only responsible for reg. may be different for other events on how they run them
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THe people that won the machines didn't have to pay sales tax. The contest includes the tax dollars into the prize. Pretty Cool if you ask me!
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thats not how it works at the northen challange if you win you pay sales tax they make the annocement right befoer the drawing for the atvs
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that may be how its done for the "northern challenge" but for the "Walleye Challenge" taxes ARE PAID!!
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I did hear them announce,before they drew the winning tickets that all the taxes were payed.It makes it a true win.They do that right
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Here is my take on the WC. I believe that 1500 fishermen is the right number, but it should be 1500 people who fish. If you really are going to fish buy the wrist band. For those that only want to get tickets for the prizes there should be a way to get a ticket for that only. It would add more money for prizes and at the same time allow those of us who fish to have a better chance of getting into the contest.
The walleyes do re-produce in this lake but it would be good to stock. The state collect 300million+ eggs every year. Even if only ONE million were put into the lake on a regular basis it would help offset those years where there isn't a good hatch with the fish in the lake. Not all of those ONE million are going to make it, but even 10,000 is better than none.
Changing the hours of fishing is a toss up issue. Sure fishing the early and late bite is great but no matter what the hours, it is the same for all who enter and you will never stop those that want to cheat.
If we all want better walleye fishing on this lake the state should look real hard at changing the rules to 3 fish a day of 18". Now is the time to do this as there are a higher percentage of those fish in the lake at this time than there has been in years. If all those 16/17" fish that are being kept today were back in the lake we could have a great walleye lake in a few years....hunts2long
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Here is my take on the WC. I believe that 1500 fishermen is the right number, but it should be 1500 people who fish. If you really are going to fish buy the wrist band. For those that only want to get tickets for the prizes there should be a way to get a ticket for that only. It would add more money for prizes and at the same time allow those of us who fish to have a better chance of getting into the contest.
The walleyes do re-produce in this lake but it would be good to stock. The state collect 300million+ eggs every year. Even if only ONE million were put into the lake on a regular basis it would help offset those years where there isn't a good hatch with the fish in the lake. Not all of those ONE million are going to make it, but even 10,000 is better than none.
Changing the hours of fishing is a toss up issue. Sure fishing the early and late bite is great but no matter what the hours, it is the same for all who enter and you will never stop those that want to cheat.
If we all want better walleye fishing on this lake the state should look real hard at changing the rules to 3 fish a day of 18". Now is the time to do this as there are a higher percentage of those fish in the lake at this time than there has been in years. If all those 16/17" fish that are being kept today were back in the lake we could have a great walleye lake in a few years....hunts2long
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I heard rumors yesterday of a few who were DQ'd for having traps in prior to the 7am start
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I would like to see more checking of the fishermen out there. We have never had anyone come around to check for wrist band, early fishing, fish in coolers or being kept alive, etc. Instead of fishing next year you and I could patrol the lake. Think of all the food we could sample...hunts2long
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I heard rumors yesterday of a few who were DQ'd for having traps in prior to the 7am start
I did as well heard 20 where DQ'd in total. A group that I had a debate with my buddy about was rumored to be DQ'd for having their tipups in and flags up bare hooks before 7 b/c of the cold not wanting the reels to freeze. If this is true I sympothize for them because that does suck however, the rules are the rules and Lou can't spend his time checking everyones tipups to see if they are baited or not. To solve this in the future I suggest that one would take an extra tipup or 2 with them sound a hole then set the dry tipup desired for that hole to the depth they want so it hasn't been in the water to freeze and insn't in the water keeping them from being DQ'd.
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I would like to see more checking of the fishermen out there. We have never had anyone come around to check for wrist band, early fishing, fish in coolers or being kept alive, etc. Instead of fishing next year you and I could patrol the lake. Think of all the food we could sample...hunts2long
Should have done that this year didn't enter this year but keep kicking myself for not. Next year I'll be in and your more than welcome to come have some venison chilli on your patrol i'll be up by sinclair
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I agree Hunts I like the way you think ,Strange minds think alike. I THINK YOU SHOULD CRUISE THE LAKE SELLING ADULT BEVERAGES
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I guess im guilty also as I had my holes drilled, cleaned and sounded with tip ups in the water UN_BAITED prior to 7am. at 7am I went around and started to bait them and set them.
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In past years I have sounded my holes the day before and numbered the tip-ups. Then open holes first thing in the morning and ready to go a 7am....hunts2long
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on cheating,i used 2 get in contests,about 3 a season,quit 7 yrs. ago, knew guys who used 2 fish 2 days before contest catch some good size trout,pickrel & perch take home keep alive in bathtub, then in a cooler day of contest & win $3-$5 hundred dollars. there will always b cheating going on...
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I drilled and sounded three holes Friday, then about 6:45 drilled new holes right next to them at 7 baited those three then drilled the other two and set up. The guys that did get caught will not do that again. That kind of cold weather it is tough to keep holes open
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I agree with Hunts, 1500 is the right amount of fisherman and yes, this would be a great lake if the state would stock...which we stocked walleye last fall for the first time in a long while. Once the forage base gets better established the walleye sizes and weights will increase too. The big problem we will never overcome is the lack of a vegetated shoreline to provide nursery habitat for forage fish as well as pike, walleye and bass. With the HRRD dropping water levels to supply the Hudson every year...this is something we will never see.
I think the start time is fine, its a tricky lake in the winter and I think if more people went out in the dark there would be safety issues. More guys heading out early in the AM could be a liability for the sponsors. Keep in mind this is more about having fun than getting lots of big fish. We entered 9 and won $$ for one. Last year we entered 2 and won $$ for one of those. Regardless, and we fish hard, we were there to have a good time and posibly win a prize or two. A few more fisherman may work...that's a lot of tip-ups!!! I like the fact that the sponsors went around and curbed early fishing..nobody likes a cheater. Other than that, I did not hear of any other problems with the fisherman cheating...no Mohawk fish entered. Also, this lake gets hammered with tournaments throughout the year, GSLFF, BASS, wally's F&F...etc. Not a bad thing but in this type of lake it has an impact over the years.
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so are walleyes the only fish you can weigh in
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so are walleyes the only fish you can weigh in
Yes
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Hunts, Dave knows Lee and myself personally and we love the Sac but when we go to Vermont the regs on the lake we fish is 1 walleye above 19 & nothing between 17-19 and we did see some better walleye but won't happen overnight.
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If they raise the slot it will take about two yrs to see a differance.Well worth the wait
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Here is my take on the WC. I believe that 1500 fishermen is the right number, but it should be 1500 people who fish. If you really are going to fish buy the wrist band. For those that only want to get tickets for the prizes there should be a way to get a ticket for that only. It would add more money for prizes and at the same time allow those of us who fish to have a better chance of getting into the contest.
The walleyes do re-produce in this lake but it would be good to stock. The state collect 300million+ eggs every year. Even if only ONE million were put into the lake on a regular basis it would help offset those years where there isn't a good hatch with the fish in the lake. Not all of those ONE million are going to make it, but even 10,000 is better than none.
Changing the hours of fishing is a toss up issue. Sure fishing the early and late bite is great but no matter what the hours, it is the same for all who enter and you will never stop those that want to cheat.
If we all want better walleye fishing on this lake the state should look real hard at changing the rules to 3 fish a day of 18". Now is the time to do this as there are a higher percentage of those fish in the lake at this time than there has been in years. If all those 16/17" fish that are being kept today were back in the lake we could have a great walleye lake in a few years....hunts2long
I Agree
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that may be how its done for the "northern challenge" but for the "Walleye Challenge" taxes ARE PAID!!
If we have over 1200 registrants in the NYS IPA events, we will do the same with the taxes being paid on the wheelers. Less than that number and it isn't feasible, and I suspect it is the same for the N.C. I also agree with the concept of more prizes spread across more anglers, rather than one larger prize. However, if something like a truck can be acquired as a sponsorship (without dimishing the prize pool), then I would say it is a plus.
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Our laws here in Ct. 18"+ and 2 fish daily, Our lakes that do have walleye,have some real monsters in them. some of are lakes are stocked with Walleye,Most of them they do not reproduce in
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i would love to see 2 or 3 a day at 18 plus inches.sick of catching big head pencils out of the lake.we do catch a nice one here and there but not alot.for how delicious they are they need to do something.I for 1 keep 0.and that goes for the trout we catch too.put em back guys then they get bigger!easy concept but hey to each their own. ;D
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hunts i like the way you think about these things.......aint gonna lie..i fished all night the night before..and about 1/2 hr bfoe contest started..i got a 2.4 lb walleye...yup you coulda came by my shack..it was stiff as a board..dint weigh it in cuz i wasn't cheatin...we weiged in i think 7 fish that day an hit the money twice...but alas none were mine...should i have had my tips out ..prolly...but i knew i didn't cheat...so i can live with myself...but anyway..good point you make about the challenge and the lake in general...