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Title: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 21, 2009, 02:15 PM
right here for info about fishing these counties, and BS in general.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 21, 2009, 04:01 PM
and also to include Susquehanna and Wayne counties in PA as well   ;D  I tell ya some people... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Mar 21, 2009, 06:08 PM
Some people have nothing better to do but bi@#$,
Fish On guys,hope to see you guys trout season... have some nice holes close by ;D  ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Mar 21, 2009, 09:02 PM
I got some counties for ya' where the FISHING is actually the important thing to do. Warren, Essex, Hamilton in NY. But, if you guys around here enjoy your 5 week ice-fishing season on waters with no game fish, I wish you many hours of enjoyment either trying to fish or just talking about it.

Shop - Rite has pretty good seafood dept. you can buy your fish at. TIGHT LINES!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Mar 21, 2009, 09:21 PM
Good thing Pooley is a fireman. Typing close to 3000 posts in a 14 month span can overheat a computer and .............. OH NO! get the fire extinguisher I smell smoke.
 
 :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 21, 2009, 09:24 PM
Good thing Pooley is a fireman. Typing close to 3000 posts in a 14 month span can overheat a computer and .............. OH NO! get the fire extinguisher I smell smoke.
 
 :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed: :embarassed:
go away! we won't miss you!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 21, 2009, 09:25 PM
we are the champions, my friends!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 21, 2009, 10:29 PM
Congrats guys :clap: :flex: :thumbsup  is this dfullers problem??? has he no one to fish with and his fishing pal envy is coming out---me personally--I just go out to 1) get out of the house and enjoy the great outdoors and 2)have a great time with a bunch of great people---what else is there?? if ya can't have a good time, you only have yourself to blame...not my fault
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 21, 2009, 10:32 PM
we rock brothers! were is hole hawg? oh yeah, too close to the sideways butts! jimmy, time to chime in! ;D YO is with me, celebrating! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 21, 2009, 10:39 PM
sounds like a party--maybe you guys oughta repost the pics from the firehouse to give people something to whine about ;D   also a silly question--what's it take to join the MIRC?? been following the thread--quite an established group of fishermen over there-
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 22, 2009, 12:20 AM
mr holehawg is back ....great show at the meadow....was a good boy...now i can get back to getting my fly rod gear together....topher we'll have to get together for a float down the delaware..... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 22, 2009, 06:40 AM
sounds like a party--maybe you guys oughta repost the pics from the firehouse to give people something to whine about ;D   also a silly question--what's it take to join the MIRC?? been following the thread--quite an established group of fishermen over there-
just post. we MIRC people welcome all. not enough kegs for a good picture. too bad hockey12 wasn't there. (he doesn't play pool)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 22, 2009, 09:51 AM
sounds good Mr. Holehawg--can't wait
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 22, 2009, 10:09 AM
yea ...this week i'm gonna check out the canoe  paddels etc..etc.. :thumbsup:  getting iching.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Mar 22, 2009, 06:17 PM
What is that guys problem?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 22, 2009, 06:27 PM
yea ...this week i'm gonna check out the canoe  paddels etc..etc.. :thumbsup:  getting iching.... ;) ;D
cool joe. maybe we can get a group together for this.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 23, 2009, 05:55 AM
cool joe. maybe we can get a group together for this.
thats what i'm thinking....maybe time it for warmer weather...the d can be a small mouth factory at times..... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 23, 2009, 07:08 AM
What is that guys problem?
  i read another post where he's mad cause hes stuck in beacon ny. wants to live in the adraks....sooo he takes it out on others...like we have something to do with his problems.. ::)....i gotta laugh about the no game /no fish by us rant...my wife  had to stop me from even driving by the taxidermist....i think it was the last 8 point i try-ed to hang over the bed..... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Mar 23, 2009, 07:14 AM
I think we all agree this guy's a loser and don't really have a clue,  ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Mar 23, 2009, 10:50 AM
I got some counties for ya' where the FISHING is actually the important thing to do. Warren, Essex, Hamilton in NY. But, if you guys around here enjoy your 5 week ice-fishing season on waters with no game fish, I wish you many hours of enjoyment either trying to fish or just talking about it.

Shop - Rite has pretty good seafood dept. you can buy your fish at. TIGHT LINES!

I had a great time during our "5 week" ice fishing season. Even though there are no gamefish in the area. I will give him some credit, Shop-Rite does have a pretty good SEAFOOD department. Although I will venture to say that I am a little more satisfied with the SEAFOOD department at the A&P. It probably doesn't compare to all of the SEAFOOD that you can catch in the Adirondacks.
Here is a nice fish from a no game fish lake in Orange County, NY. TIGHT LINES!
(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo217/robstevens12/IMG_0283.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 23, 2009, 10:57 AM
no.... really....down here ????????  ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i don't think i've seen that guy smile like that since the goose shooting incident.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 23, 2009, 01:39 PM
Before Mr.DFuller is run through the mud a few times,please remember this site has over twenty five thousand members from all back grounds and walks of life with one common interest ice fishing. We are going to have our differences of opinions.
  Mr.DFuller I reside across the Hudson and just south of you in New Windsor,the Adirondacks are truly a beautiful part of this state ,but I firmly believe you have to attempt to make the best out of your situation in life unless you find joy in being miserable. I and others should try using the chat feature on this site so we do not take up space with no fishing related topics.
  But please with all due respect sir acknowledge that though the ice season may be short-even non existant some years as Hockey 12 photo shows we do have the chance at some large game fish.
   Hockey 12 I assume the photo is from Greenwood Lake one beautiful fish congrats.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Mar 23, 2009, 01:53 PM
no.... really....down here ????????  ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i don't think i've seen that guy smile like that since the goose shooting incident.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Mar 23, 2009, 02:01 PM
That fish was caught on Greenwood Lake by a friend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Mar 23, 2009, 02:12 PM
great pic of ole FW,that is a nice fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 23, 2009, 02:25 PM
he didn't use one of them geese for bait to catch that did he :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Mar 23, 2009, 03:01 PM
great pic of ole FW,that is a nice fish

Not bad for "down here"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 23, 2009, 03:23 PM
hate those dinks! :P
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/018_18-3.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/007_7-1.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/019_19-2.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Mar 23, 2009, 04:57 PM
How hard are you pulling on the tail of that smallmouth? ;D ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 23, 2009, 05:01 PM
How hard are you pulling on the tail of that smallmouth? ;D ;)
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 23, 2009, 05:30 PM
My buddy who lives on Greenwood caughjt three of those Tigers this year...all about the size of the one in the pic.  He sent me photos to prove it ( and make me Purple with envy!!!).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 23, 2009, 05:32 PM
the smallie was winning that battle!

Greenwood has some pigs in it!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 23, 2009, 05:32 PM
Thanks for telling me that we are here too  8)

  We are nation wide


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 23, 2009, 05:35 PM
yepper roger...that size musky & a pike to match is what i've been dying to catch..... :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:...jimmy c. ya got to get with the times.... ;)2..cant spend all ya time catching them blue perch.... ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 23, 2009, 05:42 PM
Don't forget these Guy's too

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/DSCN3410.jpg)

 Welcome to smurftown!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 23, 2009, 05:46 PM
they would give my gumbo some nice color.... ;) ;D...geeze ..ya ain't got blue helgremites up there does ya... ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 23, 2009, 05:50 PM
Probably... We has lots a colorful Characters here 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 23, 2009, 05:52 PM
Hey... Does Da Fuller brush guy have pickerel envy?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Mar 23, 2009, 07:02 PM
Hey... Does Da Fuller brush guy have pickerel envy?

This season I did. I only caught a couple pickerel this year because the place I usually load up on them was closed to fishing this year. That place is simply loaded with pickerel and good-sized to, caught up to 23".

I think pickerel are one of the best eating fish around, and I just ate a good meal of it last night. Next winter will do a little more pickerel and pike fishing instead of all lake trout fishing. I got too one-tracked this winter.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 25, 2009, 05:50 PM
here's a couple pics for you jimmyclaude of the ms. "finish work"

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0407.jpg)


                                                                            (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/restroomsink.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0453.jpg)


and she fishes on top off all this...I got a keeper ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 25, 2009, 09:05 PM
here's a couple pics for you jimmyclaude of the ms. "finish work"

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0407.jpg)


                                                                            (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/restroomsink.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0453.jpg)


and she fishes on top off all this...I got a keeper ;)

does she have older sisters? :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 25, 2009, 09:09 PM
sorry-only 2 older brothers--she held out til last and got the smarts--- ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 12:57 AM
geeze...i may have to hire her...my guys are getting sloppy and lazy..... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 26, 2009, 07:16 AM
geeze...i may have to hire her...my guys are getting sloppy and lazy..... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
good one joe! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 10:19 AM
good one joe! :laugh:
its the truth... i gotta beg to get them to run a boom once in a while....one guy thinks 24 hr work weeks are tiring... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 11:17 AM
I doubt it, but maybe you can convince her to-- ;)  as to the fly reels thing--the only things up here Gander carries a couple reels that are pre spooled with backing and line--proably want to stay away from them though right?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 01:17 PM
I doubt it, but maybe you can convince her to-- ;)  as to the fly reels thing--the only things up here Gander carries a couple reels that are pre spooled with backing and line--proably want to stay away from them though right?
depends...are they forward weighted ?????? if their st.croix products or loomis or other quality company .... in 5 or 6 weight rated...could be a good buy....a good reel runs 40 bucks on up...good line about the same...backing i cant remember the price...i'll see if i can go on their site and see what they have...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 01:29 PM
boy ...gander & cabelas are a rip off on reels and line...i went on orvis fly fishing site...ya can get their clearwater reel for 50.00 bucks which is what the other 2 are selling junk for...gotta check on if that orvis store is still in dickson city across from texas round house road...i didnt see the pre spooded thing on line...i'm gonna check st. croix reels now...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 01:35 PM
topher...hers a good reel...st. croix triumph...39.99...    www.joessportinggoods. us      in the 4 to 6 weight... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Mar 26, 2009, 02:34 PM
Alright fella's,all this talk about fly fishing got me itchin to get out. I just started last year also topher,Hockey 12 got me into it,its alot of fun. He even gave me his old starter kit. ;D Pole,reel,a couple flys,had alot of fun..... good luck when you get out! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 03:46 PM
Alright fella's,all this talk about fly fishing got me itchin to get out. I just started last year also topher,Hockey 12 got me into it,its alot of fun. He even gave me his old starter kit. ;D Pole,reel,a couple flys,had alot of fun..... good luck when you get out! :thumbsup:
sorry yo but we's chomping at the bit up here too....plus i wanna get topher off on the right foot.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  once he gets started he can be broke like me.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 03:56 PM
aw heck...I'm broke now :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 04:17 PM
 well...it too bad . :unsure:..at least we's in the same boat.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i gotta stop looking at this fly fishing stuff...that orvis site gets my hand moving to the c card..... ::) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 05:51 PM
one of the salesman at the dealership that I work at is an Orvis certified guide and gets great deals on fly fishing gear--he guides out in the Catskills on weekends and on his days off



by the way--what Rio line do you suggest? been on their site and have NO idea what to get--And I did find that reel at Joe's--If you think that it will work I'll get it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 06:50 PM
one of the salesman at the dealership that I work at is an Orvis certified guide and gets great deals on fly fishing gear--he guides out in the Catskills on weekends and on his days off



by the way--what Rio line do you suggest? been on their site and have NO idea what to get--And I did find that reel at Joe's--If you think that it will work I'll get it
you will be very happy with that reel...but if your buddy can get a orvis reel & stuff at a great deal ...  :thumbsup:..their stuff is great.....rio grand in 5 weight...see topher ..with other fly lines its best to go one more weight over the rods weight ..so it will load and turn over better for casting...rio grand is already 1.5 over  which ever weight the rod would be... so if you go with rio get it in 5 weight floating...foward weighted...color doesnt really matter....and those orvis flys are great  too... :thumbsup: trout leaders you can get any where same with the dry fly spray in the pump bottle....after that its just casting and knot tying... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 06:55 PM
I just gotta get things one thing at a time--a reel 1 week and then line the next, that sort of thing--that way I won't break the bank all at once--and have money still to be able to GO fish ;D  thanks for the help

PS--which rio line, selective trout, nymph, etc. ???


the Ms. says if you want to, come up for a free haircut--- ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 06:59 PM
I just gotta get things one thing at a time--a reel 1 week and then line the next, that sort of thing--that way I won't break the bank all at once--and have money still to be able to GO fish ;D  thanks for the help
yepper..i know that one...thats what i do now too....gonna pick up a 243 savage sat...then i'll slowly tinker with it...boy..have ya noticed the cost of ammo...  ::) ::) ::) these hobbys are getting expensive.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 07:06 PM
as a matter of fact I have--we just gotta be like Obama---spend spend spend---then worry about the repercussions later
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 07:09 PM
my half of the hospital bill took care of that.... :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(...oh well...lifes  little curve balls.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 07:26 PM
I just gotta get things one thing at a time--a reel 1 week and then line the next, that sort of thing--that way I won't break the bank all at once--and have money still to be able to GO fish ;D  thanks for the help

PS--which rio line, selective trout, nymph, etc. ???


the Ms. says if you want to, come up for a free haircut--- ;D
  selc. trout...dry fly line...you dont need wet line to nymph....i just let it sink after it makes its swing thru the water then i strip the line with 3 short strokes rest then repeat ...this makes the beadhead nymph act like a emerger....which is a fly in the stage of leaving the water to be come a dry fly...when you see trout   sipping flys off the surface  but you cant see the flys..and their just swimming with their heads just breaking the top...their hitting the emergers which are trying to get out of the water to become duns...trout love this time period...just like when the duns start to die and fall on the water in bunches...its show time..one time i was on the d when this happened and i couldnt nail a rise cause there was sooo many flys on the water the trout just had their pick...it was comical..but fun... :laugh:tell her i said thanks but i may have to grow it out and sell it to pay my taxes this year.... :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 07:33 PM
I found some selective trout 2 line on ebay fairly cheap and also some Rio Mainstream for a decent price (35 bucks).  The Ms. suggested to me about a trip for her and I to go down that way this Sunday (Sunday Drive) and to stop in a say hello


PS post 500 for me ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 07:41 PM
I found some selective trout 2 line on ebay fairly cheap and also some Rio Mainstream for a decent price (35 bucks).  The Ms. suggested to me about a trip for her and I to go down that way this Sunday (Sunday Drive) and to stop in a say hello


PS post 500 for me ;D ;D
hey congrats i almost missed that.... :thumbsup: sunday could happen in the morning for me...blondzilla is dragging me to church for a friends babys baptism...plus its a good idea  for me to thank the big guy for throwing me back..... : ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: we'll figure this out...i dont mind driving up your way... i gotta learn where ya live soon....gotta find that book for ya.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 07:48 PM
gotta get the kitchen done up first, because of the construction, the whole house is destroyed-well kinda--we'll get you up here sometime--got a couple great private ponds to fish from the boat--no real good trout fishing though-just the areas that they stock and the rest of the areas we fish are all public (Lower woods, Belmont, Lackawanna State Park) maybe a little later in the spring when the river gets right You come up and we can drift the Mighty Susquehanna River for smallies and wallys and musky--got some good spots ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 26, 2009, 07:55 PM
now i want to dust off my fly fishing outfit, and try again. at least hocke12 can coach me this time. alone, it was ugly! :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 07:58 PM
we can be quite an inspiring group at times ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 26, 2009, 08:33 PM
congrats topher. hope i reach a milestone some day! ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 08:34 PM
this site will help ya get learning.....   al caucci flyfishing    hes got good hatch charts.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 26, 2009, 08:37 PM
cool!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 08:41 PM
you guys got any ????? on this stuff ..let me know...i was lucky enough to build some of these trout unlimited guys cabins up here....i'm not as good as them but i can get the info & tips..... ;)2
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 08:47 PM
heres my guide...the fly tying ..up land dog training ...bum.....   rainbowsend homepage    this guy is real good...hit his links and check out his bird hunting thing...we can do that hunt for a 1oo.oo a man 3 to 4 in a group...if i get him drunk  on burbon maybe cheaper.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 08:55 PM
congrats topher. hope i reach a milestone some day! ::)


ok Mr. almost 3k in a year :o ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 08:57 PM
i'm gaining on him... ;) if i gotta post 40 a day... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: doesnt somebody on here have something like 8000 post ???????? ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 09:00 PM
one of the Team Maine Mods--billditrite  8500 something
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 09:03 PM
thats some chat time... :o :o :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 09:05 PM
I think he's been here since the beginning--'96?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 26, 2009, 09:24 PM
that's dedication....i don't even stay with the same phone company that long.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 26, 2009, 09:36 PM
little goof on my part---only since 2004 ::)  pooley's got him beat for posts per day though-almost double
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 27, 2009, 04:03 PM
I got my eye on a nice Orvis Battenkill w/ a spare spool and 1 with floating and 1 with sinking tip line ---I got time yet ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 27, 2009, 07:00 PM
I got my eye on a nice Orvis Battenkill w/ a spare spool and 1 with floating and 1 with sinking tip line ---I got time yet ;)
now ya cooking.....i gotta get some shad darts...left most of mine on the rocks under the callicoon bridge.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 28, 2009, 02:23 PM
holehawg--hang on to that fly rod for now--we won't be coming down that way tomorrow..hope I catch you in time not to sit around waiting for us to visit--stopped in today at a little fly shop between Nicholson and Lenox--took me out in his yard with a practice rod and reel and showed me how to cast a couple different ways and with a lot of beginners luck I got it figured out--even the Ms. took one out to try and she's almost a natural--took about 10 minutes and she was casting out a long ways-- ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 28, 2009, 03:07 PM
like i said...its really fun and not that hard once ya get going....the rods yours when ever ya want it...found the match the hatch book for ya too... :thumbsup:...maybe your lady will take it up too.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 28, 2009, 09:30 PM
well....as long as this is a BS thread---an hour and a half and 3 stitches later--- ::)for those of you that haven't done it before-do not separate frozen hamburgers with a sharp knife while holding them in your other hand---this qualifies for stupid thing of the month for me--I forgot how good a shot or 2 of novacaine feels-DUH  :wacko: definately my "here's your sign" award

I gotta look up knots so I can figure out how to tie the leader to the flyline and tippet to the leader---this fly fishing stuff IS fun-so far-- ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 29, 2009, 04:55 AM
 google up  killroys fly tying knots   every knot ya need to know...plus cortland makes this great product that ya slip on the dry fly line that has a loop on it and ya heat the shrink hose connecting the 2 together.. last years..then all ya gotta tie is leaders and flies....man topher..sorry about the hand ...you'll not alone on that one...once i went up to the farm to help some buddys cut up a beefer...we got in the beer / black velvet...i came home looking like edward scissor hands.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 29, 2009, 07:38 AM
what pound leader/tippet should I use--the leader material I got is 9' 4x-same diameter as 20 lb fluoro-did check out that site, but my knots that I tried from that site--I guess I need practice cuz I can't make them look right or even hold-- ::)might be the painkillers though :whistle: :cookoo: n  gonna keep trying--for the tippet should I use 4 lb or 6lb fluoro?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 29, 2009, 08:06 AM
ouch! been there, done that topher. :P chopped 1/3 the nail bed, and the very tip of my thumb off cutting up chicken wing, while drunk. had about 6 left,of 100lbs of wings!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 29, 2009, 08:22 AM
just for S n G--I'll get a picture of my "stupidity--cool thing is the hemostats and scissors are in my posession ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 29, 2009, 09:56 AM
i pretty much fish with 4LB leaders...trout ...bass...panfish...sh ad...4LB has always worked for me...yea the knot thing is tough...I'm still a little bumbley with my fly fishing knots too...try that loop connection thing from cortland...then ya just use clinch knots to tie fly's on...that's how i avoid wasting time stream side....plus i buy the cortland tapered leaders...easy-er.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 30, 2009, 04:17 PM
You guys have to rename this the TS thread (Trout school?)  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 30, 2009, 04:26 PM
You guys have to rename this the TS thread (Trout school?)  ;)
it won't stay on any subject long enough, but BS! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 30, 2009, 04:29 PM
I used the fly rod for the first time this last fall and landed three salmon at the north trestle on the salmon river. it was a blast!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 30, 2009, 08:28 PM
It might stay TS for a bit until trout season gets underway--eventually being that this is  BS thread--my ADD might come out--I can usually control my Turret's though ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 31, 2009, 05:43 AM
come on down jimmy we'll drift the d for  rainbows & browns... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 31, 2009, 07:41 AM
i agree jimmy. it will be a blast. bring the Mrs. too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 31, 2009, 12:49 PM
It might stay TS for a bit until trout season gets underway--eventually being that this is  BS thread--my ADD might come out--I can usually control my Turret's though ;D

Quote
my ADD might come out
  Oh look, a chicken.... :D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 31, 2009, 02:24 PM
exactly !! starting tomorrow------oh look ---A SHINY RED BALL 1!!11!! :roflmao: :bow:






SHINY RED BALL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 31, 2009, 07:59 PM
Holehawg-I'm picking up a St. Croix reel--a Triumph CLA456 and a box of WF5F line that comes with backing and leaders-gonna have about 60 bucks into that stuff -- the line is the Cortland brand--all ebay items--I also got a box of flies today from a buddy at work and the Orvis guy(car salesman by day) says that there are a bunch of great flies in the box--I have pics to download--I'll try to post ;D



Oh crap there goes that ball again............... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 31, 2009, 08:39 PM
oooo....look at that rock! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 01, 2009, 10:22 AM
I'll be on and off in the next few weeks ... My buddy BVD is doing very badly
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 01, 2009, 10:57 AM
sorry to hear jimmy.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 01, 2009, 11:00 AM
awesome topher.... :thumbsup:.....i'll run up the rod to ya.... maybe sunday....?    i'm raring to go .... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 01, 2009, 11:21 AM
Sunday is good--was gonna say I was gonna see about coming down anyways--the Ms. will be down in Philly from Sat nite til Monday so its kinda like an empty house--gonna try to find some fishing opportunities for the wonderful NY stocked trout this weekend--
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 01, 2009, 11:27 AM
roscoe ny...juction pool...fish toward cooks falls.... :thumbsup: let me know...i'll drop it off... :thumbsup: roscoe also has 3 fly stores on main st.  to drool over..... :thumbsup:....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 01, 2009, 11:29 AM
how far is that from you?


wait a minute--that's the place that has the big hoo ha about the first of trout season---thats where the Orvis guy ( salesman) is today----I know where that is..but probably gonna hit one of the local state parks up by where I work one day of the other this weekend---just wanna get out and catch something other than pickerel..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 01, 2009, 11:38 AM
I'll be on and off in the next few weeks ... My buddy BVD is doing very badly
sorry to hear about BVD jimmy! hope things work out. my prayers are with you, and his family.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 01, 2009, 11:45 AM
how far is that from you?


wait a minute--that's the place that has the big hoo ha about the first of trout season---thats where the Orvis guy ( salesman) is today----I know where that is..but probably gonna hit one of the local state parks up by where I work one day of the other this weekend---just wanna get out and catch something other than pickerel..
yepper...it has the beaverkill ..willowemoc...the museum...thrumps boy fishes and lives up there..i've been looking for his hottie /rich /single sister..what a fishing buddy she'd make... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 01, 2009, 11:49 AM
jimmyclaude--the conversations on Huntington at the gathering about truck prices being as ridiculous as they are--we just got in a 2009 Colorado--4x4 w/ a V-8 and its a 4 door----33k. :o...2009 2500 HD with towing package---base model otherwise 36k....ain't that a bunch o'crap   ::)       but our service manager/director brought out the 1st quarter numbers..service totals are up as car sales are down..more people repairing than buying--but the sales haven't dropped off like one would think with the economy  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 01, 2009, 11:51 AM
would she qualify as a fishing mistress?? ;)   the boat does have 3 seats----- :P :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 01, 2009, 11:57 AM
well..most guys need trucks...i cant work out of a electric prierus... ;) ;D :laugh: or whatever they call that  nip thing ::)...40 ft. ladder dangling off... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: but 33 k...with 9 miles to the gallon..for a 500.00 dollar tax break on it...nope...not this year...i'll run the dodge till theres nuthing left but the steering wheel .... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 01, 2009, 12:31 PM
would she qualify as a fishing mistress?? ;)   the boat does have 3 seats----- :P :laugh:
who ever catches her can back the truck right up to the bank...plus shes easy on the eyes.... ;) ;D...her father might be a problem... ::) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 01, 2009, 01:21 PM
nah, he won't be a problem for a while. he'll be busy with bankrup casinos/buildings for a while. ;D and she won't need a life vest, with the new equipment. :o now the new bank robbing career, to keep her happy, might become a problem. :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 01, 2009, 02:45 PM
well..most guys need trucks...i cant work out of a electric prierus... ;) ;D :laugh: or whatever they call that  nip thing ::)...40 ft. ladder dangling off... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: but 33 k...with 9 miles to the gallon..for a 500.00 dollar tax break on it...nope...not this year...i'll run the dodge till theres nuthing left but the steering wheel .... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:



same here---the " Danger Ranger" is my lifeline til she dies---and like you said--can't tow a 19' Skeeter behind a hybrid Prius ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 01, 2009, 04:28 PM
yea pooley ....shes got my kind of live preservers... ;) ;D....hey topher...that guide friend ya got ...where does he guide and book....i like exploring..... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 01, 2009, 05:35 PM
I'll get his number for you tomorrow (was off today at Junction Pool)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 01, 2009, 06:05 PM
the lucky bum ...ask him if he caught the bemoc 2 headed trout ???????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 01, 2009, 09:02 PM
Well, I said I'd show a picture of my "stupidity" ::)


                                             (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0008-3.jpg)


also this was a gift from a buddy that I work with:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0005-4.jpg)


and here's one of my favorite SM walleye and Rock Bass spots:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0002-3.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0003-3.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0004-4.jpg)




Plus we hadn't had too many pics lately ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 02, 2009, 07:23 AM
good job on the hand topher! :pinch: :blink: :%$#!:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 02, 2009, 06:39 PM
ouch...right where ya gotta grab stuff.... ::) that must feel good turning wrenchs... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 02, 2009, 08:52 PM
a quick gauze wrap and latex gloves--good thing I'm right handed-even though I cast the fly rod left handed--

and by the way boys, meet Berkeley:


(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0004-5.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0007-3.jpg)

We rescued him last night to provide him a new home..He's a mix of mini Pincsher, Pitbull, and a little something else...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 02, 2009, 11:27 PM
mutts make the best dogs! congrats to you guys. glad you rescued him.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 03, 2009, 09:56 AM
Speaking of dogs and a fishing mistress.... dogs will let you fish but a high quaility, high maintenance fishing mistress, with high resolution PFD's kind of keeps you from setting the hook as it all smells like... oh look, a chicken
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 03, 2009, 09:57 AM
with a shiny red ball
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 03, 2009, 02:36 PM
i think you're on to something jimmy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 03, 2009, 03:30 PM
cool  looking dog topher...nice to hear on the rescue.... :thumbsup: ...i hope ya were far enough from the shooting buddy...better start packing heat... :unsure: :unsure: :unsure: .....aaaah jimmy i can handle the trump girl....i have this way with women...its called...i lie.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:...been working for 25 years.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 03, 2009, 09:03 PM
2 blocks from where I work :o--final tally 14 dead including the gunman numerous others injured--got another fly rod setup tonite--given to me--an old Conlon Fiberglass rod and reel setup--its older than I think all of us are--and I picked up a pack of those loop connections for the end of the fly line to leader..they are pretty slick-a pain to get started but easy to use--also what size tapered leaders should I get? both rods and 5/6 wt 8' long--I picked up a 9'-4x when I got the loop connection pack..will that be ok?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 04, 2009, 04:43 AM
wow, to close for comfort brother! that's scary!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 04, 2009, 05:28 AM
glad to hear ya okay...i was thinking about ya when i heard ...dont know where the garage is...4x leaders is all i use....boy the wind is blowing here ...freezing out side...may have to go back to the traps instead of fly rod... ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 04, 2009, 07:47 AM
all I can say is got snow?.....ground is a little white here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 04, 2009, 08:58 AM
Hey Hawg I hope Blondzilla can't get to your hard drive ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 04, 2009, 10:37 AM
no snow ...but windy & cold....  jimmy  my wife doesn't use my laptop...its off limits to her ..like my guns & fishing stuff...we have a pack...i dont mess with her junk ..she doesn't mess with mine.... but we do sometimes play that game called " does this go here ??? " shes just starting to get it after 18 years that i dont really care... ::) ::) ::) blond irish / scottish girls can sometimes be a "wee bit stubburn..." ;) ;D :laugh: going shopping for a reloader..anybody else getting tired of paying $28.00 for a box of 20.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Apr 06, 2009, 12:47 PM
My school's science teacher just told the class that there are wolves and grizzly bears in central park.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 06, 2009, 01:02 PM
great! what's next with the citiots? :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 06, 2009, 01:06 PM
that's right up there with the lady who wrote about hunting being cruel..and that we should get our meat at the store where its made.. ::) ::) ::)...i don't how ya do it down there hockey... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 06, 2009, 01:56 PM
What...no LIONS?????????jeez--what kind of park is Central Park????      :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 06, 2009, 02:54 PM
My school's science teacher just told the class that there are wolves and grizzly bears in central park.

Are they the ones that drink Ripple and night train?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Apr 06, 2009, 03:04 PM
It might be those with black coats and curls,,,, you can mistake them for animals as they do smell worse than some animals :cookoo: :nono:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 06, 2009, 03:17 PM
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and that we should get our meat at the store where its made..

Do they make leather boots at that store... I need a new pair
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 06, 2009, 03:52 PM
say the word jimmy and i'll plug a cow around here....aint getting much for milk any way.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 06, 2009, 03:58 PM
It might be those with black coats and curls,,,, you can mistake them for animals as they do smell worse than some animals :cookoo: :nono:
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: ....maybe i can send down some of these pa mountain lions that the game commis. says we dont have.. ::) might help with the population problem....they seem to like them unarmed joggers / hikers in calf.   trail mix for critters.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 06, 2009, 05:07 PM
Shades of Adolf.... Guess I won't buy boots "Made from wild harvested animals NYC" :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 06, 2009, 06:04 PM
the Peta folks would just throw fake blood on ya jimmy...no more fur hats for ya either...you'll have to wear cloths made by child slave labor from over seas like the hotsy totsy actors and actress... ;) :D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 06, 2009, 06:10 PM
Hope your feeling better Hawg...

Hey , you know me... some blood slatter, big steaming pile of guts, a new fur hat. I don't need much ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 06, 2009, 06:21 PM
ooh... i'm back off the bench working ..... alone without helpers... :flex:.. but hey ..i'm working... :thumbsup: ...... got the reloading bug now.... it will fill in nicely between fishing and hunting down days...hope i don't blow myself up....blondzilla has gotten used to my outdoorsy  good looks.. ::) ::) ::) ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Apr 06, 2009, 09:14 PM
Holehawg
At least you have some work  ::) I'm few and sometimes far between I have 2 service calls so far this week
not enough to buy my beer!! :nono:
Good luck on reloading,,one of my buddie's is buying a new set up and a few of us are chipping in for different dies,,  yes we are gun nuts here too we are all into our hand guns ::) don't leave home with out them..
 Sullivan County is easy to have a full carry.  Our Judge is very pro gun.  and a fireman. And most of us have Pa. permits too. Go figure my wife carry's too ???
The way she shoots I not sure if I want her on my side or the bad guys side lol :clap: :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 07, 2009, 05:50 AM
yea ..i carry too..ya never known any more...wife is going next week for her pa carry...hope i'm quicker on the draw if she gets mad at me... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i know the judges in sullivan co. plus all the sheriffs ...my boy is a sheriff over there...thank god for the reloading stuff ..getting hard to buy ammo now...everybodys back ordered... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 07, 2009, 06:05 AM
well..mother nature better make up her mind...another morning with snow covered grass ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 07, 2009, 06:27 AM
light trace over here... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 07, 2009, 07:20 AM
good tracking snow....well off to work for the day......somebody's gotta fix these cars...nobody's buying any new ones...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 07, 2009, 08:05 AM
they ain't building new homes either...patch & puddy ...repairs.... ::) ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: remember the verderber construction motto...we do it right cause we do it twice.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  i gotta learn to read the instructions sometimes...... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 07, 2009, 09:03 AM
wanna maybe set up a night this week or a day this weekend to make a trip down to pick up the book and rod...let me know when--Sat would have to be early though as it is G-man's birthday--
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 07, 2009, 11:17 AM
sat and sunday are bad for me...last round of my taxes plus bunny day with my 4 grandsons...i can run  it up your way weds or thurs day night...just give me some directions.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 07, 2009, 11:34 AM
will do--expect a LONG PM--personal message...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 07, 2009, 01:56 PM
the roads are quiet in the AM, and the lakes and streams are crowded more than usual. not a good sign. :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 07, 2009, 02:39 PM
got the email yopher ...i think i can find it...i got a garmen . :unsure:..if ya see a truck riding back and forth ...dont shoot ... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: what time do youse get home..i'll try to not get ya at supper time  ....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 07, 2009, 02:49 PM
she's probably feed ya if you came up at dinnertime--Hot Dogs n Beans though   :roflmao: :roflmao: :clap:

I'm usually home by 5:45-6:00 unless I stop at Gander on my way home..either nite is good just let me know--can you put physical addresses in the garmin for directions? if so try 17358 SR 92 jackson pa 18825
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 07, 2009, 02:54 PM
thanks topher that helps...nothing wrong with franks & beans...a staple here at hole hawgs crib... ;D... just gotta roll enough coins to buy some gas.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 07, 2009, 02:55 PM
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday to get ready for Sunday :-\
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bunny day with my 4 grandsons
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 07, 2009, 02:57 PM
yepper...mr. hog is coloring eggs to-nite ....burp....they break ya known... ;) ;D...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 07, 2009, 02:59 PM
It's that time of the year when your schedule is made for you by Blondzilla eh... :-X
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 07, 2009, 03:03 PM
there was a hostile take over at hogs house about 15 years ago.....  i lost...;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:...i'm now on the reward system... ::) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 07, 2009, 04:59 PM
So when the Eggs are all colored do you get dinner or just not beat?  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 07, 2009, 05:19 PM
So when the Eggs are all colored do you get dinner or just not beat?  ???

he gets to go back on the shanty! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 07, 2009, 05:20 PM
So you know Blondzilla.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 07, 2009, 07:12 PM
believe me...i'll take water boarding at gitmo over her wrath in a heart beat........ ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:...the egg  coloring thing went well except my gander mountain tee shirt now is a tie dy.... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 07, 2009, 08:52 PM
have to wear it over your bibs at the 70's themed disco/icefishing derby next year ;D ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 07, 2009, 09:34 PM
well, it's snowing here! thanks for sending that our way guys! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Apr 08, 2009, 05:26 AM
yepper...mr. hog is coloring eggs to-nite ....burp....they break ya known... ;) ;D...
My wife just came home with 3 dozen, I know what you mean holehawg,she gets mad if I don't sit and color eggs with her and my daughter,and my daughter's 20.. My wifes like a kid every holiday ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 08, 2009, 05:34 AM
i guess its a trade off..cause every fall  i become a 16 year old again ...bird hunting..bow hunting ...rifle season ...muzzle loader..then ice fishing... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 08, 2009, 05:36 AM
well, it's snowing here! thanks for sending that our way guys! :laugh:
no problem buddy... ;) ;D get out the traps...maybe the fat lady didnt sing.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Apr 08, 2009, 07:09 AM
It is going to be a rough few days, my wife went to visit her friend in Arizona. (YO knows her  ;D ) I don't know how I am going to survive! ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 08, 2009, 07:19 AM
Hockey12,

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I don't know how I am going to survive!

 I heard that the crappie have moved in to the shallows and something about another fish called a trout also. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 08, 2009, 07:25 AM
It is going to be a rough few days, my wife went to visit her friend in Arizona. (YO knows her  ;D ) I don't know how I am going to survive! ::)
beer bash at hockeys crib..... :thumbsup: ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Apr 08, 2009, 07:39 AM
beer bash at hockeys crib..... :thumbsup: ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh:
Oh yeah ...there's that to keep busy ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Apr 08, 2009, 09:48 AM
Pooley-
I almost forgot- Happy Passover!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 08, 2009, 10:47 AM
somebodys feeling mighty good with the wife away...(see above... ;)....)...okay i'll bite ..HAPPY PASSOVER POOLEY.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Apr 08, 2009, 11:06 AM
somebodys feeling mighty good with the wife away...(see above... ;)....)...okay i'll bite ..HAPPY PASSOVER POOLEY.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Almost feeling good, I will feel much better in about 3 hours when Spring Break starts.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 08, 2009, 11:08 AM
aaaah yes...no brats for a few days ...ya deserve it rob.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 08, 2009, 11:18 AM
I'll second that---well deserved.. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Apr 08, 2009, 11:29 AM
12 days of no brats, no kissing cowboys and little girls cursing at me in a language that I don't understand.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 08, 2009, 11:32 AM
progess...aint it great....maybe we should go back to one room school houses..... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: take a drink rob ....enjoy the break..... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 08, 2009, 03:26 PM
i'm sure hockey will survive. i'll try to get him fishing tomorow. such a deal, huh rob? :P no Parve on this can of bud light! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 08, 2009, 03:27 PM
pooley says that THIS is the BS thread so:






BS                                      ;D







Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Apr 08, 2009, 03:38 PM
Yeah Pooley, didn't mean to forget you, Happy Passover :thumbsup:Have a good Holiday.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 08, 2009, 04:26 PM
 i live in pa in the woods...what the heck is passover anyway ??????? up here its when ya dont shoot the spike on opening day ..... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 08, 2009, 08:10 PM
being from farther in the woods than Holehawg--its when you catch the first fish and then release it no matter how big it was....without pictures...I do know what the real meaning is though
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Apr 08, 2009, 09:35 PM
YO   can't believe Holly is 20... ??? how time flies,and my boy's r 25 & 24 with a 2 year old grandson :cookoo: :woot:
Pooley,,,,, shalom my brother  LOL
May your matsas stay dry when your beer spills on them :clap: :whistle:
and your gelfilter fish don't eat all your bait,, ;D lol
see you in shabas friday night,
Don't ask how I know this sh#@
It's more than a cathlic boy wants to know :nono: :callcops: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 09, 2009, 12:38 PM
hockey12 and i fished the beaverkill today. rob got a sucker,and that's it. we did go to the debruce hatchery though, so we saw trout! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 09, 2009, 01:32 PM
hockey12 and i fished the beaverkill today. rob got a sucker,and that's it. we did go to the debruce hatchery though, so we saw trout! ;D
i take it youse boys was fishing " purist pinky's # 6 with a sinker around a foot up....?????????? ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:i didnt hear any fire tones so i take it the m80's stayed in the tackle box... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 09, 2009, 05:41 PM
i take it youse boys was fishing " purist pinky's # 6 with a sinker around a foot up....?????????? ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:i didnt hear any fire tones so i take it the m80's stayed in the tackle box... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
you got it. we forgot the m80's. :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 09, 2009, 05:52 PM
i wish i knew youse guys was heading up...i watched the fish comiss. stock the callicoon creek......they put 'um out right by the sewer plant discharge into the creek...just down from where the garage drains it floor drains into the creek...gives 'um that country flavor... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: a few cigerette butts tied on to a hook & ya boys could have limited out.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 09, 2009, 07:08 PM
the biggest rainbow i've caught, was at the village sewer discharge, here in suffern. :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 09, 2009, 07:11 PM
biggest trout-rainbow was at a trout park in Tunkhannock..other than that I have only caught "stockies"--they eat anything... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 09, 2009, 07:14 PM
10 days to go and the caddis & may flies should out....if it doesnt flood from now till then... the mighty d will fish nicely... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 09, 2009, 07:22 PM
Time for me to read.......... :o and put away the  " shiny red ball "--actually have been hitting the books, and watching the local creeks and streams and we are starting to see the hatch up here... ???  Got a lot to learn..,.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 10, 2009, 05:40 AM
apple caddis and other caddis's will be first....use the prince bead head..early too...get alot of parachute adams... :thumbsup: keep watching mikes rainsendflies web sight..on his stream conditions he'll tell ya whats hatching & what flies to use....he's kind of my flyfishing for dummys guide... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 10, 2009, 07:38 AM
if you can, I know the list that you posted earlier for me includes pretty much everything I need, but can you give me a short list for the first hatches so I can get them ordered soon....thanks a million.. 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 10, 2009, 07:55 AM
look at my last post 1 back...plus...gray caddis...blue winged olive...quill gorden...hendrickson.. .red quill...that 'll cover quite a bit... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 10, 2009, 08:09 AM
thats what I needed to know---and then the others I can get as the season demands--at least order them early enough to have them for that particular hatch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 10, 2009, 08:15 AM
hey Topher... shouldn't you be workin'??  :nono:

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 10, 2009, 08:24 AM
SNAGGED... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:...she'll be real happy with ya when we spend the day floating down the D smelling like  floating dry fly gink & beer.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 10, 2009, 08:28 AM
thanks for the reminder--waiting for parts DEAR  ;D  anyways, I gotta pick up dry fly spray somewhere as well..... ::)---and honey--is your car ready to go?????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 10, 2009, 05:42 PM
this is getting good! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 10, 2009, 08:24 PM
waiting for parts DEAR

Lighten up DEAR.. I'm just bustin' yur a**  :roflmao:

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she'll be real happy with ya when we spend the day floating down the D smelling like  floating dry fly gink & beer.

Holehawg... he knows I'm just pickin' ... besides I'm the one that's usually dragging his butt out of bed to fish  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 10, 2009, 09:35 PM
i need popcorn! nah, i hate that stuff, i need a beer! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 10, 2009, 09:39 PM
I'll make sure that I have a 6'er in the fridge for Holehawg, so that next time there won't be a dry throat condition..as for the popcorn,   try beer nuts with your beer... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 11, 2009, 05:47 AM
aaaah yes .....good old beer nuts in that red package that used to be at the end of the bar by the pickled eggs and red hots....these yuppie joints ruined drinking.... ;) ;D....hitting middletown gander after taxes....most likely i'll be buying bullets after writing checks for a congress i cant stand.... ::) ::) ::) ::)....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Apr 11, 2009, 08:04 AM
here is a good fly fishing page.
www.catskillflies.com
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 11, 2009, 08:50 AM
www.catskillflies.com (http://www.catskillflies.com)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 11, 2009, 08:52 AM
thanks guys....next sat is callicoon creek / mighty d day.... :clap:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 11, 2009, 09:34 AM
headed down to the local fly shop to start the process of building an arsenal of flies...trout opens here next Saturday, and as a B-day present to myself...I'm goin' fishin'  for as long as I can..weather permitting ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 11, 2009, 02:10 PM
very very helpful list..and 2 hrs later I left the shop...28 flies..and a few accessories to go along with them...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 11, 2009, 02:17 PM
you sound addicted already topher! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 11, 2009, 02:20 PM
I guess I'm one of those people that once I start something, I can't stop...its more like an obsession....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 11, 2009, 04:38 PM
very very helpful list..and 2 hrs later I left the shop...28 flies..and a few accessories to go along with them...
the list is still good ???????? the fly shop folks agreed ?????....i like to keep up dated on this stuff cause the fly tying guys are always tinker'n with the standard patterns / changing hook sizes etc...etc..ps what new toys did ya get...can ya post or will TFB cause a ruckus... ;) ;D..i didnt get to play at gander...uncle sam wacked me hard... :'( :'( :'( :'( did g-man enjoy his b-day ???????? ps topher i for got to tell ya to use black wooly bugger early on too....the ones with silver hairs mixed in are killers.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 11, 2009, 05:12 PM
well, I'll put it to you this way...only thing I don't have yet is a thermometer-but I can grab the one out of my fishtank-it's digital :)  and a vest--got a fanny pack but no vest yet--or one of them silly hats ::)--so gosh darn anxious to get out and try on water---just want to get out and go >:(

the flies on the list that I got will hold me over (less lost flies) for the first couple months....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 11, 2009, 05:20 PM
i think i'm hitting the ny creek tomorrow before bunny day dinner....i ordered adams parachutes and blue wing olives from mr. mike...he gave me some new shad flies to try...gold / pink / green / red.... gotta get a new net...somehow mine got cut up... ::) ::) ::) if i get anything i'll post the hot fly with pics.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 11, 2009, 05:33 PM
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can ya post or will TFB cause a ruckus

very funny Holehawg... he's just gotta fight me to get to the computer, hehe


I probably won't get back on .. so I hope y'all have a great holiday... and yes, g-man had a nice birthday celebration, thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 11, 2009, 05:36 PM
just seeing if ya lurking on here TBF..... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i'm not one to start trouble.. ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Apr 11, 2009, 05:39 PM
Hawg just left a mess on the other thread for ya
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 11, 2009, 05:44 PM
got it... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 11, 2009, 05:46 PM
what are we talking as to quantity of flies--how many of each should I have? today I got mostly 2 of each that I got except for the adams parachute which I got 5 of ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 11, 2009, 08:08 PM
depends...get 3 of each till ya see what your area's fish like...the D by me see's about 6 drift boats a day so the fish are pretty much fished over hard...i carry alot but thats because my strench of river is very fussy....the only thing thats gonna kill ya is hanging up flys on branchs and stuff in the beginning....dont worry about casting the length of the river...stop and slow up....fish ya way out slowly.. kneel on the bank & see whats happening first....fly fishing ain't  chucking & cranking like bass fishing....wait for a rise then hunt that fish...take a small minnow net and scoop the water ...see what they are eating ...dont laugh at this but i've matched many a hatch by looking at my front bumper on the dodge after crossing the callicoon bridge....you can never have too many adams...gold bead heads...hendricksons ...caddis...quill gordins...cahills...bl ue wing olives... prince nymphs.......  i think i bust off aleast 2 dozen flys a year.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 12, 2009, 04:47 PM
went down to TFB's parents today for dinner, and checked the creek---got a great idea about matching the hatch...there are no fish in the creek other than what they will stock a week from Tuesday, but I waded out and was checking out the bugs--I matched a couple I caught to flies in my box--Quill Gordon's I believe...the creek isn't really that big and since they are stocked trout, I'll have my spinning rod along with the fly rod--gotta get practiced up----1 more week !!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 12, 2009, 05:58 PM
got out this morning on the callicoon creek...was pretty cold at 8 this morning...fished a gold beadhead ...brook is very low...nothing was happening...had to leave for dinner so it was a short trip...topher it sounds like your addicted... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 12, 2009, 06:14 PM
TFB can answer that one..heading out now as the wind has died down a bit to practice cast--yes, I'll admit I'm addicted. ;D Thanks Guys... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 12, 2009, 06:37 PM
good luck with your addiction! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 12, 2009, 07:01 PM
did you get a chance to see what was going on in the bug world over there??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 12, 2009, 07:11 PM
did you get a chance to see what was going on in the bug world over there??
really wasn't much happening... it never got above 33 degrees... i had ice in the rod guides... ::) ::) ::) part of the creek has lost its pools ..they have filled in ....cant fish below hortenville till the 18th so i'm gonna wait till then...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 13, 2009, 11:45 AM
no 'ice flies'? :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 13, 2009, 06:10 PM
no 'ice flies'? :-\
no ice flies... ;)  BTW congrats on going over 3000.... :thumbsup: youse hanging with the big dogs now,,, ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 13, 2009, 07:15 PM
holy crappie! i don't even pay attention to that anymore! thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 13, 2009, 08:44 PM
I got 2 more years I think to hit 3k- ::)-by then you'll be over 10k I'm guessing ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Apr 13, 2009, 09:16 PM
Holly s#@t Pooley
We haven't hung out in years but I see your still racheting  :woot: either in person or now on the puter lol
Onley busting brother
over 3000 posts that has to be some kind of a record ??? some place :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 14, 2009, 07:21 PM
4 MORE DAYS >>>>>>>>>Fish ON!!!                     ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 14, 2009, 08:02 PM
i hope to be at whitehouse  turn in chest deep water ....come on bugs... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 14, 2009, 08:09 PM
I hear ya...but I got to start slow and get on the stockies local for a bit...first 2 weekends and in between...gives me a chance to practice before I head out to bigger water
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 14, 2009, 08:20 PM
i gotta  go to the d...the brooks by me will be packed with worm dunkers.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 14, 2009, 08:35 PM
they stock the 1 creek about 200 yards from TFB's parents house..got a little area all cleared out for a couple chairs n a table...my dad has a hard time standing for too long a time, so with it being his first time out since he was a kid, I got to make it comfortable for him ;)...I was mistaken, the flies I saw Sunday were Blue Quills...not Quill Gordons
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 14, 2009, 08:56 PM
sometimes topher ya gotta check the color of the bottom of the fly...(the part of the fly the fish see's...) if it has a yellow color on the bottom their yellow quills..... :unsure:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 14, 2009, 09:06 PM
Thanks !..it had blue wings and a blue/gray body...I confused it with the quill gordon because of the color of the body....got lots to choose from, I am trying to hard to fast to learn it all, or so I am told...but its an obsession..kinda like going ice fishing with whatever is needed, cuz you never know what they will bite on that day...but knowing what they want is 3/4 the battle...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 14, 2009, 09:20 PM
slow and steady son! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 14, 2009, 09:33 PM
K pops ;)...I'll do what I can..... ;D...If anything good comes out of this its my ability to read came back to me...Its nice to sit back with a good book once in a while... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 15, 2009, 05:31 AM
yea....a cold one ..a warm fire...hunting and fishing book...beats the heck out of the tube.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 15, 2009, 07:09 AM
99% of the time...when the weather isn't on...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 15, 2009, 10:12 AM
thanks for the huntington bass pic pooley..... :thumbsup:.....cant wait for sat. opener... :tipup: :unsure: :tipup:...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 15, 2009, 12:46 PM
what kind of shad darts do you use on the Big D...bucktail ones.. ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 15, 2009, 02:38 PM
red /white....green/white....with white hair tails...for spin fishing....gold ..pink ..green  flies tyed by rainbowflies for the fly rod... :thumbsup: but i'll give up a secret.....i once caught 7 shad in a row in a rapids below callicoon with a thomas gold spinner ... they like the color gold...they like the flash of the lure falling thru the current.... ;) ;D...i bet the gold thomas spinners with the red colored blades would work well.... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 15, 2009, 02:50 PM
i've caught a couple of shad on #2 silver mepps aglias.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 15, 2009, 03:24 PM
shad are like a mall girl...they like flashy... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 15, 2009, 03:28 PM
speaking of flashy..... ::)...what has happened to our friend jimmy c.  ???????????? has our up state correspondent gone off the grid ??? ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: this tea party thing is catching on....i cant wait till we do it with guns... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 15, 2009, 09:25 PM
Speaking of flashy, pooley, I have picked up 4 new kastmasters for next year ice fishing--2 copper colored and 2 gold colored all 4 in 1/12th oz size.....I am way too ahead of myself on that though..still got 8 months to go..gonna give em a try on the stockies in the deep pools...it's amazing what you can do stream bank fishing with an 8' and 9' pole :o...Went down tonite to my next Tuesday trout spot and cleared the pickers and brush so my pops and I can lounge and fish for a good afternoon and making it as good as possible for his first time out...in 60 years... 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 15, 2009, 09:28 PM
 i hope that goes well for you guys topher.... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 15, 2009, 09:33 PM
me too..we weren't very close as I grew up, and now with the passing of his wife, he's got a lot of time on his hands...as far as hunting, that was about the only thing that the two of us did together alone...and Its not like he needs to spenf a lot of coin to get gear..bought him his first pole for Easter and I got's nuff gear for a small army... ::) TFB says I'm nuts...but hey, she fishes too ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Apr 16, 2009, 04:25 AM
from our local paper.......
License fee Increases enacted: With many state agencies facing deficits, including the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources in New York, fishermen, hunters and trappers will find buying licenses to pursue their recreation a more expensive proposition for the 2009-10 license year.

With the recent passage of the state budget, virtually all resident and nonresident licenses have increased in price.

Examples of the price changes for residents for many popular licenses are an increase in the Super Sportsman from $68 to $88; Sportsman from $37 to $47; fishing from $19 to $29; and bowhunting from $16 to $21.

Deer management permits, formerly free to many license-class holders, will now cost $10 for all but lifetime license holders. The license increases start Oct. 1.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mealworm on Apr 16, 2009, 07:19 AM
from our local paper.......
License fee Increases enacted: With many state agencies facing deficits, including the Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources in New York, fishermen, hunters and trappers will find buying licenses to pursue their recreation a more expensive proposition for the 2009-10 license year.

With the recent passage of the state budget, virtually all resident and nonresident licenses have increased in price.

Examples of the price changes for residents for many popular licenses are an increase in the Super Sportsman from $68 to $88; Sportsman from $37 to $47; fishing from $19 to $29; and bowhunting from $16 to $21.

Deer management permits, formerly free to many license-class holders, will now cost $10 for all but lifetime license holders. The license increases start Oct. 1.


well i guess i should breakdown and buy a lifetime license this year its probably worth it i don't think that the price of licenses will ever go down
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 16, 2009, 09:45 AM
that means 70$ instead of 40$ for me... >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 16, 2009, 12:40 PM
good idea on the castmasters. i have to get a few more colors. i have silver and gold.

at least the money is going toward the fish and wildlife programs, and not the general fund!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 16, 2009, 06:23 PM
that means 70$ instead of 40$ for me... >:(
me too....patterson & company are gonna lose mega money from out of state  outdoors folks... :%$#!:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 16, 2009, 08:02 PM
good idea on the castmasters. i have to get a few more colors. i have silver and gold.




the local Gander by where I work has like 10 different colors...all mostly 1/8 and 1/4 now though.....Saturday cannot come soon enough..... ::)

also..tan caddis hatching on Salt Lick Creek, and the Beaverkill-yesterday and blue quill on the Willowemoc....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 17, 2009, 01:56 AM
blue quills on the delaware....my river guide buddy ran his first drift boat of the year yesterday...will get the coffee shop scoop on the fishing today... ;) ;D...sat. count down is on.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 17, 2009, 10:53 AM
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TFB says I'm nuts...but hey, she fishes too

I don't THINK he's nuts, I KNOW he is.... and yes he is an addict! (BTW the way.. I really do fish like a girl... $25 pole and $2.00 bucket of worms, hehe, but I catch LOTS of fish!!!)

Though... if Topher builds me the worm box for my birthday like he promised... I won't have to buy worms....  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 17, 2009, 11:52 AM


Though... if Topher builds me the worm box for my birthday like he promised... I won't have to buy worms....  ;D


gotta get worms to start with there TFB... ::)   how about a leech bed as well..... ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 17, 2009, 11:56 AM
Topher... well YOU have to fill... that's part of my present silly  :cookoo:
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 17, 2009, 11:58 AM
we'll have to get out thae big fish tank and use it for the leeches...buy in bulk and save money--- ;)
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 17, 2009, 01:29 PM
mmmm.... leeches

yes, and YOU can clean the tank

Hey Y'ALL...

:whistle: :whistle:   Don't forget to wish Topher a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMORROW!!!!!  :whistle: :whistle:
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Post by: hockey12 on Apr 17, 2009, 02:06 PM
So we went fishing this morning, me, Pooley, YO and Frank. Had a great day out on the water. We caught some fish and had a great time. Pooley and i caught trout so big that we thought they were salmon! (They've grown a little since we got home)
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Post by: YO1157 on Apr 17, 2009, 02:23 PM
Yes Hockey, it gets bigger with every glass of BUD.  ::)That stuff sure is amazing. :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: pooley on Apr 17, 2009, 02:23 PM
 :whistle:
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/robwaltontrout004.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/robwaltontrout002.jpg)
2.1 lbs. , and 3.5 lbs.
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 17, 2009, 02:41 PM
awesome guys.....Tomorrow I hope to have a couple pics like that...maybe not as big but of FISH... :D
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 17, 2009, 06:11 PM
way to guys..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: hoping i can fool a couple tomorrow.... ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 17, 2009, 06:26 PM
 happy birthday topher....is TFB gonna row the boat as a b-day gift... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: pooley on Apr 17, 2009, 06:46 PM
happy birthday topher....is TFB gonna row the boat as a b-day gift... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

she should, after last mothers day! ::)
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 17, 2009, 07:04 PM
I have rowed that boat just as much if not more than he has... but I don't trout fish much... he stream fishes... not really my thang.. I don't like bugs  ::)
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Post by: pooley on Apr 17, 2009, 08:23 PM
I have rowed that boat just as much if not more than he has... but I don't trout fish much... he stream fishes... not really my thang.. I don't like bugs  ::)

i'm with youTFB, i prefer lakes, although, i love fishing the delaware, and upper hudson!
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 17, 2009, 09:09 PM
Thanks for the Bday wishes...TFB gave me my gift early..I'll post pics later...it's related to fishing..fly fishing moreso than spinfishing...well, early to bed so I can rise early and sleep off the hangover that already started....good luck tomorrow Joe..hopefully I'll have lots of fish pics to show off.. ;).if not I'll get some local scenery... ::)
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Post by: YO1157 on Apr 17, 2009, 09:34 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOPHER!
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 17, 2009, 09:34 PM
Here's my Birthday presents....

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0023-2.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0024-2.jpg)

Isn't she thoughtful?   beautiful vest... ;D
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Post by: YO1157 on Apr 17, 2009, 09:42 PM
Here's my Birthday presents....

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0023-2.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0024-2.jpg)

Isn't she thoughtful?   beautiful vest... ;D
NICE HANDREST .... i MEAN NICE VEST ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 18, 2009, 05:25 AM
come on topher....put on the hat... ;) ;D...you did buy him the hat right TFB ..... ;) ;D
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Post by: pooley on Apr 18, 2009, 06:40 AM
happy birthday topher! nice hat you got! :P

franks smallie from yesterday.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/media1-1.jpg)
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 18, 2009, 06:55 AM
I gave Topher a make over for his birthday!!!

What y'all think??  :roflmao:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HUNNY!!!!

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0021-2.jpg)

Best of luck to anyone fishing PA's opening trout day!
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 18, 2009, 06:57 AM
Oh BTW.. I didn't get to get him the hat, because every time I went to a place where I could get one, he was there... then he told me he already had one (I've never seen it, I think we need photographic proof, myself...)
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Post by: mr.clean on Apr 18, 2009, 06:43 PM
Topher hope you had a great birthday, nice looking vest (as a friend says at least look like you know what you are doing) . I think you already found a great gift in your fishing buddy. (Helps with home improvement ,can cut your hair and likes to fish) Also seems to have a good sense of humor.
  Every one good fishing to all of you.

 Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 18, 2009, 08:01 PM
Thanks Steve...she is well appreciated..Holehawg. .how you make out with the trout today????? I was not successful one bit except that I got to use the fly rod and practically roll casted my arm off.... ;) Had 1 come up at a fly and took a swipe at it..was very exciting..even though no fish caught today by me...I think I'm hooked.. ;D

headed out over to the neighbors for a cocktail or 2...
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 19, 2009, 05:34 AM
didn't get out yesterday...friends house brunt to the ground...took over baby stuff & cloths....heading out this morning to the Delaware...a buddy caught a bunch of stocky's at upperwoods....topher if ya got a black wooly bugger &  gold bead heads or prince nymphs try them in the faster current....strip the fly back to ya.... :thumbsup:...if top water action is hot use the adams.... :thumbsup: good luck today... ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 19, 2009, 06:08 AM
BTW...howd' ya make out with ya pop...did he enjoy it ???????
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 19, 2009, 11:09 AM
He had a bit of fun..has a hard time standing for long periods of time..and his eyesight isn't all that well, but he has the casting thing down..its now a matter of finding big enough bobbers for him to be able to see..and it will be easier for him to fish from the boat sitting down...
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 19, 2009, 05:43 PM
 i struck out today topher...couldn't get a fish to rise  or take wets.... ::) still had fun though... ;) ;D  if ya pop cant see the bobbers ... use balloons...its a old canuck trick..... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:......i blew up my JD lawn mower last night..looks like its one of them years for me.... ::) ::) ::)...just to warn ya guys ... on july 14th i'm planning on throwing my 45th " one more year closer to the stroke birthday bash..." all youse usual suspects will receive invites...i'm working on a pig roast menu.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 19, 2009, 07:51 PM
Well...things will turn soon as many fish will be caught... ;)

Here's half of my harvest from the stocked trout pool...
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                                       (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0017-3.jpg)

It's the same fish...managed 2 brookies today as the fish were all very line shy..caught the first one during a tan caddis hatch and it was feeding aggressively and took my fly...first one measured 13.25 inches....the second one pictured I got to rise on an Adams Parachute about 7:15 tonite down in the 9 Partners Creek by Binghams Restaurant..measured 10.5 inches..beginner's luck/common sense and Holehawg's tutoring are what I owe thanks to today..
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Post by: pooley on Apr 19, 2009, 08:48 PM
Good job topher! glad to see you catch some trout, fly fishing!
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 20, 2009, 05:28 AM
way to go topher.... :thumbsup: beginners luck my a*** ...ya earned it buddy....the hatches should really start kicking in this weekend after all this rain.... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 20, 2009, 06:05 AM
I'm just glad that I finally caught something this year other than a pickerel.. ::)...and I still gotta go get one of them net thingys for aid in landing the fish :D not very easy without one
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Post by: pooley on Apr 20, 2009, 06:41 AM
yeah, those 'thingys' really do help. :P
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 20, 2009, 05:21 PM
maybe tfb..will buy ya one of those " thingsy..." to make up for the hat ya did't get... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: hey topher did you get that stupid snow storm today too...was wicked cold and damp down this way... ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 20, 2009, 07:57 PM
Not up here, but TFB hit it on the way down to Bethlehem this morning..... :o its April for pete's sake...pops and I , weather permitting are heading down to a fresh stocked creek tomorrow after work to try to gain him some experience and show him how much fun fishing can be....instead of being out in the middle of a lake relaxing...
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 21, 2009, 11:18 AM
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instead of being out in the middle of a lake relaxing

There' nothing wrong with relaxing out in the middle of the lake  8)

and holehawg... perhaps if he's a good oy , I might get him a net "thingy" (I think I'm rubbing off on him,  ;D )
I was going to get him one, but he said he didn't need one  :flex: :flex: :flex:
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 21, 2009, 11:47 AM
got 1 of those "thingy's" today so I have it for after work.... ;) me being a bargain shopper bought one that was on sale ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 21, 2009, 06:40 PM
as me grandma used to say...if its free..its for me..... ;) ;D....i agree TFB...its good to relax style fish once in a while.... :thumbsup: sometimes with the right amount of beer i can get mighty relaxed..... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: pooley on Apr 21, 2009, 08:27 PM
'mighty relaxed' is a good thing! :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 21, 2009, 09:17 PM
Well ladies and gents.....it ended up being a productive fishing trip, as Pop and I went down to TFB's parents house to the creek after some fresh trout...things started out very slow :( but then all of the sudden:::::::::::

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                                                       (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0026-1.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0022-2.jpg)
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 22, 2009, 05:37 AM
on the fly rod ....if so i think ya got it down buddy..... ;) ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 22, 2009, 07:22 AM
got those on a spinner...the fly rod was working good, but they weren't taking what I was offering and we were running out of daylight so I didn't have time to play more with the flies...  caught them on a Joe's Favorite Joe's spinner...
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Post by: pooley on Apr 22, 2009, 07:36 AM
good job topher! that's a nice catch.
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 23, 2009, 11:32 AM
All is Quiet on the Northern front   :whistle: :unsure: :whistle:

Just back from the optomotrist....I can see why I couldn't see before  ::)  what a difference the correct prescription has on your eyes...I'll be able to see flies hatching and floating down the creek.. :o


Look out world !!!here comes Topher  ;) ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 24, 2009, 04:36 AM
funny ya should mention that....i've been cutting studs and drywall too short all week.....perhaps its time to..... ;)2 :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
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Post by: pooley on Apr 24, 2009, 01:52 PM
you guys are getting old on me! :o :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 24, 2009, 08:34 PM
well Beginner's luck struck again tonite ::)....Many thanks to Holehawg and the boys :thumbsup:...I'm getting the hang of this fly fishing thing...2 browns tonite and 1 more brookie...all during a Hendrickson Hatch...it was a beautiful thing..Holehawg...when you coming up this way for some trout?????
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Post by: pooley on Apr 25, 2009, 06:51 AM
thats cool topher! glad to see your having success. i did well with Y-O yesterday. 4 trout, 2 largemouth, and a few lost before we got them in.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/walton423006.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/walton423003.jpg)
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Post by: YO1157 on Apr 26, 2009, 11:01 AM
All is Quiet on the Northern front   :whistle: :unsure: :whistle:

Just back from the optomotrist....I can see why I couldn't see before  ::)  what a difference the correct prescription has on your eyes...I'll be able to see flies hatching and floating down the creek.. :o


Look out world !!!here comes Topher  ;) ;D
Hey Topher, its just the beginning, things start to get blurry, got to go to 6 lb, test from 4 because you can't see it to tie it,now I don't leave home without my glasses. Yup Pooley,gettin old!
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 26, 2009, 05:31 PM
well Beginner's luck struck again tonite ::)....Many thanks to Holehawg and the boys :thumbsup:...I'm getting the hang of this fly fishing thing...2 browns tonite and 1 more brookie...all during a Hendrickson Hatch...it was a beautiful thing..Holehawg...when you coming up this way for some trout?????
working like a dog down here buddy....going to 7 days a week for most of may...gotta pad the old checking account for next winter again... ;) ;D..glad to hear ya catchin' um.... :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: pooley on Apr 26, 2009, 05:33 PM
yup, we're doing good!
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 26, 2009, 07:50 PM
hopefully going to get out again Tuesday nite after work...as long as I get to the fly shop to add to my collection of flies that have been snagged or destroyed by fish...have 3 trophy flies, 1 tan caddis fly from which I caught my first trout with, 1 adams that I used to catch #2 with, and the 3rd from my first brown trout that he destroyed the fly..or I did releasing the fly from its mouth...soon enough I will try again..

Glad to hear business is booming Holehawg..things are the same at the shop as well..It's not often that I have to work so hard that I want to crash in bed as soon as I get home...gotta take it while it's there ;)

Took my Pops out to Upper Woods on Saturday...what a circus..it was like a whole 3 ring circus rolled into 1 circle...I'll post the pics probably tomorrow nite, but as for now it's back to building a 3-D model castle for the 14 yr old in the house...
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Post by: pooley on Apr 27, 2009, 07:50 AM
went for a hike with my brothers yesterday in sterling forest. the bugs were a royal pain. every kind was out, from flies to bees. too much.
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 27, 2009, 04:30 PM
broke ground for garage footers today....bug's were brutal....i'll most likely get cancer from deep off woods. spray. :wacko:..if i croak ....i dont want any of youse guys  dating my blondzilla widow for my ice gear /guns.... ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: mighty warm here in the pocono's / catskills.... :pinch:
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Post by: pooley on Apr 27, 2009, 05:51 PM
if she doesn't post it here, you kids will get the gear. otherwise, the race is on! ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 27, 2009, 11:19 PM
hit 96 on the local temperature at 5:30 this afternoon..so instead of fishing, we are in the midst of finishing the castle and then fishing tomorrow nite weather permitting....got restocked on flies..just hope to be in the right place at the right time....saw that the water temps at 6AM this morning were already 61 in Callicoon...way to hot way too fast...throwing the hatch schedule off ::)...
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Post by: pooley on Apr 28, 2009, 04:17 AM
going out with Y-O again today. another try at brown trout.
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 28, 2009, 08:14 AM
will be out tonite after work..... :icefish: :icefish: :thumbsup: :flex:
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 28, 2009, 09:31 PM
hope you guys made out better than I did tonite...managed 1 nice brookie  ;), but the water level and coloration through me for a loop ::) but the water temp made for some spectacular hatchings  :o it was a Hendrickson Blizzard .......  Holehawg, is there a caddis fly that looks like the prince nymph ??? I caught one on the water to look at it and it was an exact match to the prince nymph, except for it had a head in front of where the bead is on the fly
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Post by: pooley on Apr 29, 2009, 06:37 AM
we only caught a smallie, and a catfish. the catfish was caught on a stickbait, trolling in 50 feet of water! :o second one in my boat, in this lake.
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 29, 2009, 03:26 PM
Hey guys.. been MIA ... working on the castle.. will have pics soon, G-man had the camera in his jacket pocket and now the camera is his locker. It turned out awesome, we put the whole base (2' by 3') up on stainless steel legs so that we could build an "underground" dungeon and gauntlet. The castle itself has two floors, all surrounded by the outer wall. Walker's castle project was the first to get a PERFECT SCORE!! They are keeping it as an entry to the Harford Fair.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 29, 2009, 06:54 PM
hope you guys made out better than I did tonite...managed 1 nice brookie  ;), but the water level and coloration through me for a loop ::) but the water temp made for some spectacular hatchings  :o it was a Hendrickson Blizzard .......  Holehawg, is there a caddis fly that looks like the prince nymph ??? I caught one on the water to look at it and it was an exact match to the prince nymph, except for it had a head in front of where the bead is on the fly
ya got me on that one....i'll have to ask mike the fly tyer...i'm wondering if its a hendrickson emerger ya seeing ??????  i'm gonna have to give myself a early dismissal and do some fishing....
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 29, 2009, 07:00 PM
Hey guys.. been MIA ... working on the castle.. will have pics soon, G-man had the camera in his jacket pocket and now the camera is his locker. It turned out awesome, we put the whole base (2' by 3') up on stainless steel legs so that we could build an "underground" dungeon and gauntlet. The castle itself has two floors, all surrounded by the outer wall. Walker's castle project was the first to get a PERFECT SCORE!! They are keeping it as an entry to the Harford Fair.

kool...i hope the g-man wins the whole she-bang....just might have to hit the fair this year....hey tfb is the old girl who thinks i'm cute still kicking... ;)2 :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
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Post by: pooley on Apr 29, 2009, 07:04 PM
cool! i hope he wins! good confidence booster!
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 29, 2009, 09:01 PM
 ;) your admirer has an appt tomorrow for a color touch up.....the closest fly I can find to the one I saw was/is a peacock caddis..I hope to get back out tomorrow nite, as I took a nite off to rest and relax and do housework..I'm starting to get the hang of this flyfishing stuff, just in time for the walleye opener this weekend....
decisions, decisions......they are restocking that creek this next Thursday, so I hope to get a couple more limits before I start on the deep water/lake fishing
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 30, 2009, 05:56 AM
sounds like a good plan to me.....wish i wasnt so busy ...
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 30, 2009, 08:10 AM
I also checked with the guys at Catskill Flies and my fly tying guy down by Nicholson...neither has any idea what it might be.....gonna go back down tonite after work to have a look to see if there are any more fish left...and any of those bugs
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 30, 2009, 11:07 AM
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gonna go back down tonite after work

Guess that answers my question as to whether you'll be here for dinner ... good luck fishing, Baby  :-* I guess the boys and I can have fish sticks  :thumbsup:


BTW everyone thanks for the congrats on the castle project ... just the clarify.. the castle was Walker's project (the one with the fishing lure on his nose in the pics)... G-man used his camera to take pics of it before we turned it in. If he remembers to bring it home, we'll have pics posted tonite.
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 30, 2009, 11:25 AM
I gotta come home first ...forgot my pole... ::) and my waders.... :cookoo:
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 30, 2009, 11:35 AM
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forgot my pole...  and my waders....

well prepared as always  :roflmao:


Holehawg.. your cougar was in this morning.. she said to tell ya "hi"  :-*
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 30, 2009, 03:23 PM
Here's the castle... G-man didn't take as many pics as I'd hoped (I was trying to make room in the car).. but here's a few. All of the rooms had a door that slid up (7 rooms + 2 "underground"), the middle pic shows the keep and the kitchen. The sides of the outer wall have a section that lifts out to see into the lower rooms. The last pic is of the "town" (hay thatched mini bird houses) and the well. We had a list of items it had to include, as per teacher instructions.


(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/WalkersCastle.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/keepandkitchen.jpg)(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/townandwell.jpg)

It earned a perfect score (along with his written essay as part of the grade) and is going to the local fair!!!
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 30, 2009, 05:57 PM
cool pics...i wasnt very good in school ...most of  my project's were done on the bus... ;)...well topher i dont know what ya saw that matched the prince....perhaps ya have come across some new super bug..... :thumbsup: will topher be having fish sticks too TFB ??? ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 30, 2009, 06:26 PM
topher....i thinking your looking at  spent caddis that have already layed their eggs ....according to mr. mikes web site... a guide here on the d had a double digit day by fishing bead heads to the rising trout eating these dead caddis's....just a guess.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Apr 30, 2009, 09:57 PM
will topher be having fish sticks too TFB ???

no.. that's why I was going to make them.. he doesn't really like to eat fish... just to spend thousands of dollars on stuff so he can catch them and give 'em away or take picture and put 'em back
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Post by: pooley on May 01, 2009, 05:50 AM
no.. that's why I was going to make them.. he doesn't really like to eat fish... just to spend thousands of dollars on stuff so he can catch them and give 'em away or take picture and put 'em back
the castle came out great! as for not eating fish, i came around as i got older. there's still hope for him.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 01, 2009, 02:25 PM
Thanks, Pooley! I guess it was worth staying up til 2 am putting the finishing touches on  ::)

On to my next trick... submitting grant paperwork for my salon training... I need to go fishing for some R&R!
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Post by: pooley on May 01, 2009, 04:03 PM
Thanks, Pooley! I guess it was worth staying up til 2 am putting the finishing touches on  ::)

On to my next trick... submitting grant paperwork for my salon training... I need to go fishing for some R&R!

yeah, topher can't have all the fun! :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on May 01, 2009, 05:35 PM
soon enough we will be out in the boat...definitely need some R+R...well that and I gotta try out some new stuff I got that I haven't had a chance to yet..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on May 01, 2009, 09:43 PM
Much better than my students work! When can we catch some walleyes?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 01, 2009, 10:46 PM
May 1 in NY...May 2 in PA so whenever you would like ;D  I'll probably start next weekend, but that would mean I'd have to put down the flyrod for the first time this year ::) I have alot of fresh poured jig heads and Berkley Gulp....bring them walleyes on....that will have to do until the leeches come in at the bait shop... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 02, 2009, 05:30 AM
if anyone wants to use the canoe and my walleye  delaware river spot ya welcome to it .........i'll give ya the directions..... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on May 06, 2009, 11:24 AM
Good afternoon just wanted to ask everyone to read my post (Didymo found in Esopus over on Myfishfinder and visit the websites posted) . This invasive algae also known as Rock Snot has been found in the Esopus creek.
 In an off topic subject since this is the BS thread it looks like we are going to get hit in the wallet/pocket book again by the state. It seems the "big three" in Albany have the votes needed to pass the M.T.A. bailout ,this means fare increases plus a payroll tax and a few surcharges for those of us living in a twelve county area of Southeast NY. .
  Here are a few highlights of the bailout 1.$25.00 dollars surcharge on motor vehicle registrations. 2. a twentyfive to thirty percent increase in drivers license costs .3. a fifty cents per trip surcharge on taxi rides .4.a payroll tax of $3.40 per $1,000.00 earned.5.fare increases 10 percent this year,7.5 percent in 2011 and 7.5 percent in 2013.
  Even with all of this the M.T.A. will in my opinion will still have a budget short fall in 2013.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 06, 2009, 12:12 PM
that bites, as if i take a train, it's New Jersey Transit. also, there are no MTA buses up here!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 06, 2009, 01:35 PM
that rots steve....i aint too impressed with fedzilla & the state brain thurst  soo far...here in pa their gonna charge me 500.00 a year just for being a contractor ...it aint a license...its not tax related...they just decided that if your a builder you need to pay 500.00 to be  in the pike / wayne builders assc. weither you want to or not...cant build here unless ya join...hmmmm didnt they call that exstoresion when they went after the mob ??????? when they do it its okay.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on May 07, 2009, 01:01 PM
It is official the M.T.A. bailout bill passed the payroll tax portion of bill is retroactive to March 1,2009, fare increases start July 1,2009 .
  Like Pooley stated there is no M.T.A. bus service in Rockland or Orange counties and the limited trains we have are run by NJ.Transit under a contract with the M.T.A..Only the local airport (Stewart in Orange county) is run by them and it has a limited number of carriers and flights.
   Holehawg I hear your complaint the city of Newburgh just north of my localation makes all plumbers by a license before they are allowed to work in the city limits. A electrician friend of mine is afraid they will apply this mentality to all tradesmen. He says let the county control licenses not each individual town-city.
   Anyone know what has happened to the spell check feature here and over on MFF ?
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 07, 2009, 07:01 PM
It is official the M.T.A. bailout bill passed the payroll tax portion of bill is retroactive to March 1,2009, fare increases start July 1,2009 .
  Like Pooley stated there is no M.T.A. bus service in Rockland or Orange counties and the limited trains we have are run by NJ.Transit under a contract with the M.T.A..Only the local airport (Stewart in Orange county) is run by them and it has a limited number of carriers and flights.
   Holehawg I hear your complaint the city of Newburgh just north of my localation makes all plumbers by a license before they are allowed to work in the city limits. A electrician friend of mine is afraid they will apply this mentality to all tradesmen. He says let the county control licenses not each individual town-city.
   Anyone know what has happened to the spell check feature here and over on MFF ?
 Steve
yepper ... i'm missing the spell check....steve here in pa its not a license..their forcing us to join a building assc. just $$$$$$$ for nuthing... getting time to force these idiots into remembering that they work for us according to the laws that were wrote in 1776......on a lighter note...how are my ny /nj friends ?????????????
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Post by: pooley on May 07, 2009, 07:46 PM
good here brother. when is your b-day party?
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Post by: topher7694 on May 08, 2009, 09:08 AM
I gott figure out when I can bring your books down to you Holehawg....and maybe do some fishing???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 08, 2009, 01:48 PM
got it, july14th, if work doesn't kill you first! i just got some more work today. things are looking up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 08, 2009, 07:35 PM
 work is crazy right now pooley... i'm very busy and lucky ....gonna  make the dough in case i have a off winter like last year.. glad to hear things are picking up down that way....dont worry on the books topher...i have a feeling we shall be fishing together soon ... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on May 08, 2009, 08:07 PM
Cant' wait ...I'm getting things ready for TFB and I for Mother's Day...I'll be sure to take lots of pics...
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 09, 2009, 09:52 PM
Speaking of Mother's Day... we checked out the "mystery location" today. They have dumped a dump truck load of topsoil at the end of the "makeshift ramp" ... so we will have to slide the boat a ways to get it into the water (nothing we haven't done before  :roflmao: ).... getting it IN won't be so bad, getting it back OUT will be another thing.  ::)

We just got back from picking night crawlers for me, made out really good, LOTS of nice big fat ones! Yes, I fish with worms like a girl!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 10, 2009, 06:23 AM
good luck out there, with this wind, it will be tough! happy mothers day!
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Post by: topher7694 on May 12, 2009, 10:06 PM
As expected, the wind was too much and we called it a day just a few hours in....2 bass, several panfish, and a close encounter with a rather large snapping turtle...also saw 3 families of geese which was really cute.....well here's a few pics and then I will make another post with some more pics from yesterday..
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0014-1.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0016-3.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0021-3.jpg)
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Post by: topher7694 on May 12, 2009, 10:11 PM
yesterday morning, TFB called me at work to say that we had a temporary "boarder" in the house, awaiting a call from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center as to when to take it down to them...well without further adue...
everyone meet " Bam Bam" a 6 day old fawn that was rescued from the middle of the highway on a trip down to Tunkhannock, PA on Monday morning....

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0023-3.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0022-3.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0031.jpg)

TFB just returned from Stroudsburg after delivering the deer to a new good home..
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Post by: holehawg on May 13, 2009, 06:02 AM
yesterday morning, TFB called me at work to say that we had a temporary "boarder" in the house, awaiting a call from the Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center as to when to take it down to them...well without further adue...
everyone meet " Bam Bam" a 6 day old fawn that was rescued from the middle of the highway on a trip down to Tunkhannock, PA on Monday morning....

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0023-3.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0022-3.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0031.jpg)

TFB just returned from Stroudsburg after delivering the deer to a new good home..
looks like bams getting a curtsy sniff.....cool ya saved her....we've been moving turtles across the road lately.....well i'm off to the grind..... ::)
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Post by: pooley on May 13, 2009, 06:09 AM
cool pics topher! i figured the wind would be a bit much!
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 13, 2009, 08:23 AM
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looks like bams getting a curtsy sniff

Yeah... Berkley seemed quite offended that she didn't want to sniff his butt  :roflmao:  he'd sniff her's then turn around and put his butt in her face, but she'd just walk away...

Kept looking at me like "what the heck kind of dog is this anyway?!?"


She's now at a rehabilitation center that will "wild" her with other fawns, so that they can be released into the wild once they are sure they can care for themselves. The owner told me they take in as many as 40 fawns each year, so she will be part of quite a herd.
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Post by: pooley on May 13, 2009, 12:14 PM
i think it a funny looking dog too! :P
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 13, 2009, 12:21 PM
pooley... did you get the email about the city slickers who found the cat and put the poster up so they could locate the owners?

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/foundcat.jpg)


 :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Post by: topher7694 on May 13, 2009, 02:41 PM
better not show Frankie that Cat pic...on second thought maybe he should see it.....Goin down to the local creek that I pass by on the way home from work, as they have stocked it again today....no fly rod this time, as there is no room to be able to use it effectively..one last shot at trout for a while..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 13, 2009, 06:23 PM
pooley... did you get the email about the city slickers who found the cat and put the poster up so they could locate the owners?

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/foundcat.jpg)


 :clap: :clap: :clap:

yup, i've seen that. we have lots of opposums here. we usually see them as 'road pizza'!
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Post by: holehawg on May 13, 2009, 06:55 PM
better not show Frankie that Cat pic...on second thought maybe he should see it.....Goin down to the local creek that I pass by on the way home from work, as they have stocked it again today....no fly rod this time, as there is no room to be able to use it effectively..one last shot at trout for a while..
i can see franki with his gamo... ;)....is he still wing shooting the geese down there pooly... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on May 13, 2009, 09:14 PM
I tried everything I know to try to catch trout..at least I tried everything I have ever used that I had with me...first spot--1 bite, no fish..fished there 2+ hours..moved onto another spot about a mile upstream...ended up throwing a 1/12th oz gold Kastmaster and slow retrieve through the faster moving water----I have a new second favorite lure for trout (1st is anything fly related)  10 minutes and a limit later...5 beautiful rainbows were in the back of the truck and I was on my way home.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 14, 2009, 06:52 AM
frankie is always on patrol!

glad to know that lure works for trout too! ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on May 14, 2009, 09:05 AM
pooley, here's a little piece of info to keep in mind for next season.......3-6' in 15-20' of water ;)  lil birdie told me that.....any deeper with the bait and in any deeper water you might as well jig...or no trout. ;)
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Post by: pooley on May 14, 2009, 11:39 AM
pooley, here's a little piece of info to keep in mind for next season.......3-6' in 15-20' of water ;)  lil birdie told me that.....any deeper with the bait and in any deeper water you might as well jig...or no trout. ;)
that's good info. i only fish the top of the water column for trout.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 15, 2009, 09:21 PM
well, to keep with an ice fishing theme...I just ordered my other 3 heritage lakers..at 19.99 each, I think I couldn't go wrong...I already got line for them last season so all I need now is them to show up and spool them and get some ice ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 16, 2009, 05:22 AM
just making a point... I've been up since 5:45 asking Topher to get his butt out of bed so we could go fishing

I'm playing word games on the computer... while he's still in bed  ::)... he says it's going to RAIN... like that's ever stopped us before... wimp  :%$#!:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 16, 2009, 05:57 AM
just making a point... I've been up since 5:45 asking Topher to get his butt out of bed so we could go fishing

I'm playing word games on the computer... while he's still in bed  ::)... he says it's going to RAIN... like that's ever stopped us before... wimp  :%$#!:
well, is he out of bed yet? ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 16, 2009, 06:00 AM
all this dang rain is killing my weekend roof job..... ::)...havn't done much fishing ...but brought a new pistol.. a ruger mark 3 22. cal with a bull barrel  (i got a cat problem around here ... ;)..see frankie   )....plus the game comiss told us they released a 575 lb yogie next to our hunting camp.....hope he sticks around.... ;D   try bribing topher with out door products tfb...thats what my blondzilla does with me ...... :laugh:
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 16, 2009, 06:13 AM
He just got up about 10 mins ago... too late to head out now... by the time we get the boat loaded and get anywhere.. the storm is supposed to be rolling in...  >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 16, 2009, 07:48 AM
the rain is killing my mountain biking plans! :%$#!:
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Post by: holehawg on May 16, 2009, 12:44 PM
just about every dang weekend its rained....... ::)....thank god i can shoot off the camp porch.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 17, 2009, 03:34 PM
found the Berentzen at the local state store...ahh the memories when the bottle was opened....oh and found a pack of those tiny bobbers for tip ups... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 17, 2009, 04:28 PM
found the Berentzen at the local state store...ahh the memories when the bottle was opened....oh and found a pack of those tiny bobbers for tip ups... ;D
the state stores selling ice bobbers ??????????? i'd like to see just how much of that bottle is left...... ;) :laugh: even yo has never cliamed to buy bobbers in a state store... ::) :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on May 17, 2009, 06:35 PM
believe it or not, the local hardware store has a decent fishing section--all the stuff they carry is from Bass Pro..i was surprised to find the bobbers there..as far as the bottle, I only took a little bit...my belly was already pretty warm.. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 17, 2009, 06:50 PM
better hide it good or them suffern boys / tfb will sniff it out....that dang pooley has a nose for booze.... ;) hmmmm... i could use a taste of john barley corn myself right now..... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 17, 2009, 07:17 PM
hey topher, i need your address. i....ummmm..... need to send you something! ::) ::) ::) :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 17, 2009, 07:19 PM
BTW, we miss you guys! we need a delaware trip soon!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 17, 2009, 07:41 PM
yepper ...its getting time for a gathering again..... :) mighty boring without ice and hunting camp right now...work ..work ...work..mow lawn ..etc.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 18, 2009, 07:09 AM
hey topher, i need your address. i....ummmm..... need to send you something!


 ???  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 18, 2009, 08:04 AM
i see if i can get a date figured out on my end, and we'll take it from there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 18, 2009, 10:59 AM
Hey Topher... Missy and Leon came to get his haircut and even though he was still sick.. she made him dig out hostas anyway...poor guy... :roflmao: ...from the steps to the salon sign... GONE!!! Filled the entire bed of his pickup. By the end of summer we might have a bigger lawn.. yeah! more grass to mow!!  :clap:

I got all excited this morning when I saw the road kill in front of the house... I thought it was "Momma Kitty" (a stray cat that keeps having kittens at our house and tears the garbage apart all the time)... but it was only a bunny  :P oh well... I can hope......

Pooley.. since Topher can't read  ::)... did you need an email or house address?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 18, 2009, 11:48 AM
topher cant read ??????? pooleys sending ticking gifts in the mail  :o we gotta send frankie up to off a cat  ;)....and another women almost kills her man with gardening chores....wow this is wayyyyy different chat then in jan.  ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: oooh well i'm off to home cheapo.....this women i'm working for needs a different shade of white paint.... ::) ::) ::) ::)....these folks are killing me... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 18, 2009, 01:36 PM
a bad joke gone wrong! ::)

anyway, i wish people would offer me hostas i want! never so lucky. 500 varieties out there, and i get offered the ones i don't want! actually, i like to be offered perennials i want, not the one i have! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 18, 2009, 01:55 PM
hard to have 'um here where i live...the damn deer herd eats everything no matter what ya do...we gotta shoot more does around here...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 18, 2009, 02:12 PM


I got all excited this morning when I saw the road kill in front of the house... I thought it was "Momma Kitty" (a stray cat that keeps having kittens at our house and tears the garbage apart all the time)... but it was only a bunny  :P oh well... I can hope......


that rabbits guts and fecal matter were all over the side of the danger ranger this morning... :sick: :sick: :pinch:


pooley, you and the guys are more than welcome to come and share the bottle...if there's any left for the Big D trip, I'll bring it down ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 18, 2009, 02:18 PM
we gotta figure out a date that works for all ....for the float & fish..... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 18, 2009, 03:17 PM
Sorry, Pooley, I didn't get the joke... my bad... but I'll give ya directions, you and Topher can have it... that's got a nasty taste... and I drink JD straight! Although... after a few shots... just about everything tastes good.

hehe sorry about the bunny guts, Toph, but you have to admit that is funny as hell  :roflmao: :clap: :roflmao: :clap:

Any of y'all can come have a hosta diggin' up party... BRING THE BACKHOE... I'm trying to get rid of them. But don't get too excited about variety.. they are just the average plain green hosta type. I've been digging clumps out and putting them by the road with a free sign for the last 5 years since I bought the place.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 18, 2009, 03:35 PM
i still have some brandy. i'll bring that too! :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 18, 2009, 03:48 PM
TFB would like that better than the Berentzen's apple I think.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 18, 2009, 06:29 PM
TFB would like that better than the Berentzen's apple I think.....
yeah, everyone likes my brandy! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 19, 2009, 11:17 AM
wow this is wayyyyy different chat then in jan. 

Hey Holehawg... should we dedicate a day of the week to recipes and coupons??  :thumbsup: we've already got gardening taken care of ...    :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 19, 2009, 12:33 PM
 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :nono: :cookoo:


well, maybe the recipe for pooley's infamous brandy ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 19, 2009, 01:02 PM
Hey Holehawg... should we dedicate a day of the week to recipes and coupons??  :thumbsup: we've already got gardening taken care of ...    :roflmao:

i'll answer all gardening questions, and brandy questions. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 19, 2009, 01:11 PM
Speaking of recipes.... Topher... ya forgot the left over pork that you wanted for lunch... mmmm... it was really good  :P ;D

What's in brandy, anyway?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 19, 2009, 03:37 PM
here's the recipe from the archives..thanks again to YO1157 and pooley !

2 quarts of brandy. ( i use christian brothers-80 proof )
2 quarts of raspberries. ( pick them wild if you can )
rinse the berries, let dry, then crush them in a 1 gallon glass jar.
add brandy, cover, and let sit for 6 weeks or more. ( in the sun if possible )
after sitting, strain the mixture through a sieve or cheese cloth. then run through a wine cloth to clarify.
or
clarify using coffee filters. it will take awhile. replace filters as the dripping slows down.
melt 1/2 cups of sugar in 1/2 cup of water, using low heat.
add to brandy mixture and stir.
serve cold, it's better cold.

BTW, it's smooth, but packs a wallop! enjoy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 19, 2009, 06:26 PM
Hey Holehawg... should we dedicate a day of the week to recipes and coupons??  :thumbsup: we've already got gardening taken care of ...    :roflmao:

sure..... i'm a 80's type of guy ....i'm up on things... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i have a coupon for cabelas....2500 rounds of 22 cal for 79.00 smack o roos...... ;D ;D ;D ...as for food ....its blondzilla's job...i'm the $$$$$$$$$$$$ man .....if i cook you'll all be sick... ::) ::) ::) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 19, 2009, 07:12 PM
2500 red squirrel tails for Frankie, or geese.....better not let Frankie in on that one ;D

beans and franks aren't hard to do Holehawg....or frozen dinners..... ;)a good frozen pizza or 2 couldn't kill us..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 19, 2009, 07:54 PM
i can cook, i have to, i live alone! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 19, 2009, 08:00 PM
trust me ...youse will be sorry...many a  deer camp member has thrown up my breakfest.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: once i made pizza's in the microwave....the guys asked ...whats with the raisins on the pizza ????? guess i should have cleaned the mouse turds out of the micro..... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  never let a drunk german cook .... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 19, 2009, 08:04 PM
not for nuthing...but why does my post #'s say leet ????????? am i on parole or sumthing.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 19, 2009, 08:05 PM
never mind...its fixed.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 20, 2009, 02:19 PM
Holehawg...any suggestions as to where TFB and I should fish Monday...she only has PA license....and BTW there will be an empty seat in the middle of the boat.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 20, 2009, 05:21 PM
well.......is the boat reg'ed for ny / pa .....cause under the bridge in narrowsburg is a pretty deep good walleye hole..... ;) :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:.... the pa side and ny side have boat ramps... your pa fishing lics, is good on either shore on the mighty d...if your going for trout i would  ditch the boat don waders & suggest the area by the kellems / stalker bridge just up from hankins ny on rt. 97....theres a camp ground right there...soaring eagle is the name.....and you will see eagles.... ;D as  for me topher...i'll be in harrisburg  pa at the 7th annual white trash golf invitational...a 2 day event of bad golf scores..tasteless jokes ... lies and  a good booze buzz....4 of us old school chums do this every year...we have big trophy that some strip club dancer always ends up presenting to the winner....thank god this  thing is now  a sleep over & not on a school night ...i'm getting too old for some of the activities that go on..... ;) ;D let me know if ya need more info...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 21, 2009, 11:26 AM
Topher... one of your packages came.... but if it's the flies you've been waiting for they are REALLY, REALLY BIG ones... I have a  few minutes to chop up the speidies.. but you are probably on your own for dinner... I'll be working till at least 8:30 tonite  :blink:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 21, 2009, 01:28 PM
your  a good women tfb....mine has made nuthing ..sooo i'm trying a liquid dinner....mmmmmmm....b urp... ;) ;D ;D ;D big flies...whats topher going for in the creek ??????? .....sturgin.....????????????? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 21, 2009, 07:21 PM
your  a good women tfb....mine has made nuthing ..sooo i'm trying a liquid dinner....mmmmmmm....b urp... ;) ;D ;D ;D big flies...whats topher going for in the creek ??????? .....sturgin.....????????????? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
sturgeon, in the delaware? must be going to the hudson, for stripers. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 21, 2009, 09:37 PM
my 3 new Heritage lakers showed up today.....I figure if I can find a way to float them this summer, then I can get rid of the new tip up curse so I'll be all ready to go this winter...been waiting over 2 weeks for my flies from Orvis..  ::)  :%$#!:...
oh and if anyone wants a Boston Terrier that doesn't like other dogs and is Bi-polar let us know....TFB is missing about 1/4 of the 3 middle fingers on her left hand from the Boston fighting with Berkely this afternoon..she stepped in and the Boston backed off, but then went after her hand instead of the other dog...so the pork is for tomorrow night...got to go to Scranton and ate out instead...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on May 22, 2009, 12:55 AM
Just checking in to wish every one a good and safe Memorial day weekend, to all the veterans thank you for your service.
     Topher enjoy the Heritage Lakers read through the tip up forum you may want to make some modifications to the tip ups. Some members have reported having the spool fall off since it is held on with a press fitted screw and not through bolted. The wood is unfinished and swells loosening the press fit.
    Also hope TFB's canine problem is not as serious as it sounds. I see the spell check feature is back. :clap: :clap:

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 22, 2009, 04:46 AM
going out for crappies and perch in a little while. gonna be a nice day! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 22, 2009, 09:09 AM
hope you luck is good today pooley....hopefully will be out tomorrow morning after whatever bites.....and Monday with TFB and the boat  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 22, 2009, 10:19 AM
Hey Toph... good news... some lady called from the health dept because of the dog bite report from the hosptial.... we have to keep the little b*****d for 10 days despite the fact that he had his rabies shot.... especially since he's been getting more aggressive lately. I was ok with that, until she told me we had to keep him ALIVE for the 10 days  :-\

I managed to get Scott's hair cut, but I had to cancel two other appointments...  :%$#!:

(typing one handed is great)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0031-1.jpg)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0028.jpg)

Pretty, huh? Took my artificial nail and my own and right off, about an 1/8 inch below the nail bed... feels great... #%$@ dog, lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 22, 2009, 11:26 AM
i believe frankie also handles dog management.....that looks like a dozey tbf....hope you feel better....have a great weekend folks...i'm starting the boozin' early......steaks in the frig....xm blasting toons .... ;) ;D :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 22, 2009, 12:01 PM
well, I'm jealous...still gotta work til 5 or so.. :(  everyone have a safe and happy holiday weekend ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 22, 2009, 02:43 PM
11 keeper perch, and about 20 crappies, only 3 under 9". only kept the perch, and one large crappie. also, caught about 6 or 7 pickerel, and 2 decent largemouth. just popped my first adult beverage! steak marinating in the fridge, so surf and turf tonight! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 23, 2009, 10:50 AM
good to put that fillet knife to use pooley :) fishing forecast for todat was not that great, so now that I have all my chores done, gonna go suit up and chase the elusive Susquehanna river walleye....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 23, 2009, 05:20 PM
stripped, and sealed the tarrazo floor at the firehouse today. that was fun! ::)
hope you're killing them topher!

i'll see if frankie travels for hits! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 23, 2009, 09:04 PM
i'll see if frankie travels for hits! :laugh:

Maybe we could trade him a hit of that Berentzen!  ;D Have to wait 8 more days though... I got a letter in the mail today stating I cannot destroy the dog during the 10 days period.  :-\ We've decided just to have him put to sleep rather trying to rehome him... I'd feel terrible if I gave him to someone and he hurt a child or someone else... just don't trust him anymore.

Sounds like you had a good trip out... how was the surf and turf?

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 23, 2009, 09:37 PM
well, the term fishing is kinda out of date for me...I shall now refer to it as " hydro-therapy"..during today's session, I managed to catch the last rainbow trout in the local stream...and after that, I caught the biggest carp that I had ever caught before in my life :o...wasn't really expecting that one, as I caught them both on the same lure...the trout was a meager 9" and the carp measured a whopping....6"  :D...but the therapy session was good, got to get out and enjoy a beautiful day on the water--looking forward to Monday, getting out with TFB for the first time of the year !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 23, 2009, 09:38 PM
Oh and I almost forgot....got my flies from Orvis today...the quality looks great, and can't wait to get them out on the water with me as well :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 23, 2009, 09:44 PM
sorry about your hand, and the dog TFB! the surf and turf was great! would have been better if i had venison thawed though! ;D

topher, it's always therapy!

frank may go for the schnapps! i'll ask. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 23, 2009, 09:57 PM
Like they always say, It never hurts to ask  ;)

Good Luck tomorrow to Danica.....not that she needs luck, but I hope she wins ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 25, 2009, 09:48 AM
Well pooley, I'd take a 3rd in the 500...we decided to go out on the lake yesterday afternoon instead of this morning, so we loaded up quick and realized at the last moment that we didn't have any batteries for the camera, so no pictures ::)...and of course, when there isn't a camera, there are so many fish caught that you wouldn't believe it.......Walker,the oldest boy, set personal bests in the smallmouth and largemouth  categories with 2 huge smallies and a 3lb LM..and 1 rockbass...G-Man caught quite a few nice Pumpkinseeds and a couple LM and 1 perch, TFB with being wounded and all managed to catch 2 huge pumpkinseeds and and new PB bluegill just shy of 11" long and weighed 1 lb...but lucky me...took over the rockbass curse from TFB...I got to catch all of them--around 15 total on top of the 3 largemouth, 1 smallie, and 2 medium pickerels..not bad for a 4 1/2 hours out on the lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on May 26, 2009, 01:40 PM
sorry about your hand, and the dog TFB!

I do feel bad about the dog... despite the fact that he's a ignorant little jerk... because he is G-man's dog. I talked to him about putting him down BEFORE I showed him my hand and though sad, he agreed it was probably best. After he saw my hand, he was in total agreement. The bite to my middle finger went to the bone on each side and considering how much smaller his hands are, there's a good chance it would have taken that part of his finger off, had it been him. This is far from the first time he has attacked one of the other dogs and usually sticking a foot in between them will snap him out of it... but he's getting more aggressive each time.

Frankie will be proud though, they have conned me into letting them get a kitten once he's gone (couldn't get one before, the Boston has a deadly history with cats... and Walker's parakeet... and my bunny... :-\).

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 26, 2009, 01:57 PM
better call Frankie again...another shot for the kitty.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 26, 2009, 02:26 PM
better call Frankie again...another shot for the kitty.... ;)

i won't mention the kitty! we like our chipmunks around here, but so do the cats! 8)

sucks about the dog, but it will be good for the G-man to see that it's the right decision to make.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on May 26, 2009, 02:50 PM
Glad to see some of you got out fishing over the holiday weekend. So true about having a great day when you forget or have dead batteries in the camera Topher.
   Sorry to hear about the dog ,but from what you have posted about his behavior I would say it is a wise decision.

  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on May 26, 2009, 03:32 PM
I would have no problems with a cat as long as the boys take good care of it...clean up its messes, etc. etc.   I'll have to train it to be a mouser though ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on May 27, 2009, 07:47 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mU2oimW9Ow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mU2oimW9Ow)

A couple of Sufferns finest citizens. They actually live in my complex. They are real bad drinkers, rumor has it they found a bottle of rasberry brandy. You are going to laugh! We definitely have to bring this guy next year!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on May 27, 2009, 08:10 PM
man, that's funny rob! :laugh: yes, it's suffern!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on May 28, 2009, 04:27 AM
my kind of people....who hasn't hugged a beer truck at least once in his or her life.... ;)  ;D :laugh:...if i dont get this one job done i may be on video soon.... ;D ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 05, 2009, 09:28 AM
whats up gang ???????? everybody busy ????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jun 05, 2009, 09:35 AM
i've been working a little. not enough!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 05, 2009, 09:46 AM
things are getting busy over this way...small home repair jobs are really flowing in ....i think everybodys getting the basics done before the winter hits again....haven't fished much ..but hitting a golf ball once a week and been tinker with a new hunting rifle... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 05, 2009, 10:36 AM
Not too busy at the shop, but things around the house are picking up.....hopefully fishing this weekend, weather permitting..
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 05, 2009, 10:42 AM
i think this weekend will be good fishing topher....i got a roof to do sat. / sun.  hows TFB's hand ???? she get thur the dog bite thing okay...
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Post by: pooley on Jun 05, 2009, 09:22 PM
i think this weekend will be good fishing topher....i got a roof to do sat. / sun.  hows TFB's hand ???? she get thur the dog bite thing okay...
yeah, how is she doing? ??? is the dog gone ???
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Jun 07, 2009, 09:35 AM
Thanks for the concern guys... my hand is doing ok... my middle finger is still sore on busy days when I have to use my hands a lot (I'd put it up to show ya, but I doubt you could see it from here  :roflmao:), the nail has started to grow back on the one that lost the nail...

Yes, we did get G-man's dog put to rest and buried, he's still pretty sad about it, but he does understand that it was necessary. It would have been much easier if we could have done it right after it happened, the kids started to "soften" during the 10 day quarantine period. The vet agreed with me about putting him down, that there was something not right with they he's been acting and it could progressively get worse.

We did get a kitty for Walker, but while I was at the humane society looking for kittens... I found a new love (sorry Topher)....

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0050.jpg) (the black plastic is part of my koi pond surround.... ::))
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0049.jpg)

She has a really sad story... I'll share at a later time.
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Post by: pooley on Jun 07, 2009, 12:54 PM
hey gang! glad to hear you're healing TFB. i got out today for some crappie and perch. i caught more pickerel than anything else, but got 3 nice bass, 4 crappie, and 1 perch.
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jun 07, 2009, 02:40 PM
key guys havent been around in awhile.  started itching for the ice so I stopped by.  good luck all
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 07, 2009, 07:47 PM
hey paul whats up ???????? my kids are looking for a place to buy near highland lake sooo i've been riding around alot down ya way... :thumbsup:...i cant wait to get back to winter...these roofs are killing me.... :pinch: :blink:
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Post by: pooley on Jun 07, 2009, 08:09 PM
screw those roofs!

going saltwater tomorrow! ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 07, 2009, 08:26 PM
cant me friend...... need them $$$$$$$ to goof off ice fishing and hunting all winter..... ;) :laugh: glad to hear ya catching  um buddy.... :icefish: :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 08, 2009, 02:27 PM
that silly saying, gotta make hay while the sun shines.....



TFB's parents came in to the shop today, took me to lunch, and then proceeded to order their 2010 Chevy Camaro..... ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 08, 2009, 07:18 PM
dang topher....any chance of us taking the camaro to highland for the tourney... ;)2  tell ma and pa tfb that we wont do anything that wont buff out... ;)2 :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 08, 2009, 09:35 PM
I highly doubt that..but it never hurts to ask.. ;)

anyways, here's a link to a story from the dealership about the bankruptcy from today...Its a family member that they are interviewing..

http://www.wbng.com/news/local/47235352.html (http://www.wbng.com/news/local/47235352.html)
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Post by: pooley on Jun 09, 2009, 06:18 AM
well, i didn't catch any keepers fluke fishing, just some shorts. i did catch a couple of sea robins, and a couple of skates were caught. we probably had 15 keepers on the boat. it was a great boat, with good friends, and lots of beer. the weather was great.
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Post by: pooley on Jun 09, 2009, 10:07 AM
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/atlantichighlands001.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/atlantichighlands003.jpg)
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 09, 2009, 10:52 AM
judging from those 2 pics i'd say ya had some fun....is that yo in the background .....it looks like his beer in hand profile.... ;)2 :thumbsup:
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Post by: pooley on Jun 09, 2009, 11:20 AM
yup, and the other guy is john, the guy who brought the apple schnapps.
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 09, 2009, 11:33 AM
ya know.. i never caught a fluke.....once i was next a young kid who was bringing a mess of um  in on that x-mass tree rig our capt. used ..me i got zero......stripers and blues...but never a fluke... i gotta go out again.... ;D
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Post by: IceBalls on Jun 11, 2009, 09:41 AM
yOU GUYS GOTTA COME DOWN HERE AND FISH WITH ME ON MY BOAT (31 wELLCRAFT).  FLUKE SEASON IS CLOSING FOR AWHILE ON jUNE 15 BUT STRIPERS AND BLUES ARE GOING WILD AND THE SEA BASS ARE HUGE!  LET ME KNOW IF YOU'RE INTERESTED AND WE'LL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.

rODGER
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Post by: YO1157 on Jun 11, 2009, 03:14 PM
judging from those 2 pics i'd say ya had some fun....is that yo in the background .....it looks like his beer in hand profile.... ;)2 :thumbsup:
  Hi joe,been a while,yup thats me in my beer in hand profile,never spilled a drop   ;D how has everyone been,still like to get up your way and do some fishing.seems everyone is busy with work but us,things still haven't picked up around here.
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 11, 2009, 05:54 PM
 hey yo...i thought that was you... ;)..yeah...i'm booked till the end of august...the school is interveiwing me tuesday night for a job also.... i'm going fishing tomorrow for only the 2nd time this year.....perhaps we could put together a river / canoe float over the july 4th weekend ??????? wudda be fun to get everybody together.... :thumbsup:
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Post by: pooley on Jun 11, 2009, 08:15 PM
we're in brother! we just need to set a date! topher, let us know what's good, and you too joe. we see each other almost everyday.
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Jun 11, 2009, 08:49 PM
dang topher....any chance of us taking the camaro to highland for the tourney... ;)2  tell ma and pa tfb that we wont do anything that wont buff out... ;)2 :thumbsup:

Yeah good luck Holehawg... I'm not "ma's" favorite kid... she likes Topher more than she does me, he'd have better luck askin'...last time I asked to borrow her car to drive two hours to a baby shower for my cousin, she told me I had to take her dog to be put to sleep... geez .. my brother drove it to Florida and back.. how many people did he have to kill?!?  :roflmao:
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 11, 2009, 09:21 PM
and i thought my mom was tough..... ::) ::) ::) ;) :laugh: then again she did hit me in the back of the head with a veal pounder.... :wacko: :blink: she wasn't a big fan of under age drinking like i was.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 11, 2009, 10:37 PM
that weekend sounds good for us..TFB has a wedding to do Fri Nite the 3rd but other than that count us in for either Sat or Sunday...we will also catch up on any other details between now and then 8)......BRB, sheetrock calling---says screw me !!!!





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Post by: holehawg on Jun 12, 2009, 07:42 PM
man am i p.o.ed at myself ...went to my wally spot on the d.....about a dozen cast and i got a little 17 incher wally...sooo i keep  chuck'ing and about 20 some cast later i get a big boy bite...dang thing had some weight behide it ...i got it up about 6 ft from the canoe seen it ..got horsey with it and it broke me off.... i sat in the canoe with the broke line draped around me...this was a nice wally ..looked bigger than my 28 incher on the wall....i gotta get more erie dearies and catch that fish..... :'( :'( :'( :'(....
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 12, 2009, 10:33 PM
well that kicks the snot out of my 23" PB......I had one on at Belmont last year, trolling leeches on a homemade worm harness, made my 8' rod bent like a rubber band...had it almost to the boat and all of the sudden, brain fart and I gave it the smallest amount of slack on a reel down and POOF...it was gone....better luck this year though...got alot more wally experience this year than last..I think we are going out tomorrow on a lake, just not sure where....
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Post by: pooley on Jun 13, 2009, 04:23 AM
i'm off with YO fishing now. looking to get some crappie/perch. ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 13, 2009, 11:19 AM
went again fast this morning ..another one around 14 / 15 inches and one big old eel....no sign of the one running around with my green erie dearie.... >:(...its personal now.... ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 13, 2009, 11:29 AM
that fish better watch out now......got out last night for some fresh wormies...waiting for the local bait shop to get his leeches in......oooooooo leeches..... ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 13, 2009, 11:32 AM
forgot to ask...they bite better early or late out by you..??
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Post by: pooley on Jun 13, 2009, 11:52 AM
well, we got 3 crappies, a couple of bass, and some nice pickerel. not great, but it was a good day.
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 13, 2009, 05:05 PM
forgot to ask...they bite better early or late out by you..??
well i've caught them at all times of the day and night cause i fish mostly for them ...but i catch my biggest ones early morning to around 11:00 am ...for some reason 6:00 to midnight gives me little ones..plus the smallies & chubs seems to interfear with my bottom bouncing at night...... ;)....gonna try fooling him with some big shiners next....if that don't work  how much Clorox do ya think i'll need ??????? ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Jun 13, 2009, 05:39 PM
not great, but it was a good day.

aww c'mon.. I thought it was always a great day if your fishing  ;D

I got a wall built and sheetrocked and a big worm bedding box for my birthday.... and he made me a steak dinner too... no wonder Grama loves you so much... your such a good boy Topher (if she ONLY knew)

We were going to head out tonight fishing for a bit, but now it's pouring...
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 13, 2009, 06:15 PM
aww c'mon.. I thought it was always a great day if your fishing  ;D

I got a wall built and sheetrocked and a big worm bedding box for my birthday.... and he made me a steak dinner too... no wonder Grama loves you so much... your such a good boy Topher (if she ONLY knew)

We were going to head out tonight fishing for a bit, but now it's pouring...
yepper pouring here too...happy b-day tfb....... :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 13, 2009, 09:31 PM
well i've caught them at all times of the day and night cause i fish mostly for them ...but i catch my biggest ones early morning to around 11:00 am ...for some reason 6:00 to midnight gives me little ones..plus the smallies & chubs seems to interfear with my bottom bouncing at night...... ;)....gonna try fooling him with some big shiners next....if that don't work  how much Clorox do ya think i'll need ??????? ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

quarter sticks... ???

Berkley Gulp Minnows...watermelon pearl color..no clorox.. ;)
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Post by: pooley on Jun 13, 2009, 10:06 PM
a great day is one with a full stringer. ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 13, 2009, 10:50 PM
A day on the water--AKA hydrotherapy--is a great day....combine that with a bunch of friends and its that much better ;)


and Pooley, what color was that Kastmaster used at Huntington?? gold or silver? ???
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 14, 2009, 05:33 AM
betch'a it was gold color.....gold out fishes any silver color lure around here  from what i've seen .... gotta plant a tree for blondzilla then i'm off fishing again...... :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 14, 2009, 07:38 AM
I think so too......going down to the Pocono Rehabilitation Clinic this afternoon for their open house...then off to Snow Hill Dam for some fishing, and then back to TFB's grandmother's house for a BBQ.....



Here trouty, trouty, trouty....... ;) :icefish:
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Post by: YO1157 on Jun 14, 2009, 09:22 AM
A day on the water--AKA hydrotherapy--is a great day....combine that with a bunch of friends and its that much better ;)


and Pooley, what color was that Kastmaster used at Huntington?? gold or silver? ???
hey Topher .. gold was the color ;D
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Post by: YO1157 on Jun 14, 2009, 09:24 AM
well i've caught them at all times of the day and night cause i fish mostly for them ...but i catch my biggest ones early morning to around 11:00 am ...for some reason 6:00 to midnight gives me little ones..plus the smallies & chubs seems to interfear with my bottom bouncing at night...... ;)....gonna try fooling him with some big shiners next....if that don't work  how much Clorox do ya think i'll need ??????? ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  does m-80 ring a bell? :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 15, 2009, 05:34 PM
might have to go to that...i talked to some guys from maryland. today..their shocking parts of the river for uncle sam ....told 'um i'd buy beers if they can tell more on the wallys.... ;) ;D
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Post by: pooley on Jun 15, 2009, 06:48 PM
beers usually primes them up! ::) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 15, 2009, 07:45 PM
Stopped down to a new lake this evening..not a thing biting.....then went down to a nother lake that I have'nt fished since early last summer, and landed 2 keeper largemouth in the 15-16" range......had a visitor with me for the last half hour or so as I was fishing..a year old doe...grazing about 25 yds into the field behind me.
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Post by: hockey12 on Jun 16, 2009, 07:10 AM
I see this topic on the main page so I decide to look through it and all I find is 24 pages of nothing! You guys don't have much fishing down there. Have fun with your 2 week fishing season! ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 16, 2009, 07:24 AM
 :roflmao: :roflmao: :whistle:   here we go again !!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 16, 2009, 10:46 AM
I see this topic on the main page so I decide to look through it and all I find is 24 pages of nothing! You guys don't have much fishing down there. Have fun with your 2 week fishing season! ;D
sounds like someones getting giddy with summer recess about to begin..... ;)  whats up rob ???????  ya gonna drink beer and fish with pooley and yo...?????? or maybe help mikey fix up his new home...or wait... :o perhaps frankie will take ya on a  guided suffern goose hunt ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: how i spent my summer vacation by hockey 12.... ;) agggggh ....i cant wait till jan. when we can really bust each others chops... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: pooley on Jun 16, 2009, 01:10 PM
sounds like someones getting giddy with summer recess about to begin..... ;)  whats up rob ???????  ya gonna drink beer and fish with pooley and yo...?????? or maybe help mikey fix up his new home...or wait... :o perhaps frankie will take ya on a  guided suffern goose hunt ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: how i spent my summer vacation by hockey 12.... ;) agggggh ....i cant wait till jan. when we can really bust each others chops... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
sounds like he's gonna have a busy summer!  :P
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 16, 2009, 03:37 PM
 i'm going with the " he'll drink beer and fish with you and yo ...".... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: what happens in suffern ..stays in suffern...youse guys should have shirts made up..... :thumbsup:
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Post by: YO1157 on Jun 16, 2009, 06:40 PM
I think ole Hockey has already had a few today with pooley and YO :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 16, 2009, 07:16 PM
thats me pals...hoist one for me ....i ran out tonight...... :'( :'( :'( gotta hit the beer man tomorrow.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: pooley on Jun 16, 2009, 07:37 PM
had several for ya! how do you feel? :wacko:
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 16, 2009, 07:46 PM
not well...i'm sober.... ;) ;D gonna take care of that after work tomorrow... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: hockey12 on Jun 16, 2009, 09:28 PM
That was typed earlier this morning! I do have to give a shout out to YO who helped the wife out in a moment of need. A bunch of cars were broken in to in my complex. They were nice enough to not steal anything, but leave her door open and the battery died. YO came over and gave her a jump! It only cost me a family plan and a slim jim. As far as the  summer goes, I will be looking for work as my school is being closed and I am crap out of luck! Hoping a few things come through, if not then I will be doing some fishing!
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 17, 2009, 11:42 AM
head up this way...teacher openings all over...many folks retiring....thats rots with the job...good luck rob....
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 17, 2009, 11:44 AM
was gonna say the same thing Holehawg said.....but its a bit far up to here.....you'll find something, have faith ;)

Going down to Belmont Lake tonite after work with the boys and the boat.....got my leeches and have the walleye rigs ready to go........just have to see what happens
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Post by: pooley on Jun 17, 2009, 02:43 PM
good luck topher!
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 17, 2009, 05:22 PM
rained out for the evening...gonna watch the weather for tomorrow night...
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 17, 2009, 07:30 PM
rain all weekend they say.....starting to feel like i live in Seattle..... ::)
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Post by: pooley on Jun 17, 2009, 08:44 PM
yup, the rain has been too much! we need some sunshine!
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Post by: hockey12 on Jun 18, 2009, 07:11 AM
This weather kinda makes you want to drink! Oh wait, that's any weather!  ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 18, 2009, 10:06 AM
 rivers up high now... >:(...will kill the fishing for a few days....almost time for the noon cocktails.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: hockey12 on Jun 18, 2009, 11:11 AM
One of my second graders just informed me that the dust from the chalkboard looks like cocaine! **censored**???
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 18, 2009, 11:16 AM
lovely group of childern ya have there hockey... kid will prob be the next ny gov..... :blink: ;) ;D.....my aunt just retired from teaching grade school kids in roscoe ny. this year....is youse heading up to cooks falls to fish and camp this summer ??????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Jun 18, 2009, 04:18 PM
One of my second graders just informed me that the dust from the chalkboard looks like cocaine! **censored**???
  yeah Rob,but you forgot to tell them your 2nd grader is 12 ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 18, 2009, 06:49 PM
  yeah Rob,but you forgot to tell them your 2nd grader is 12 ;D ;D
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i take it rob has 2nd graders starting on the first string football team.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Jun 19, 2009, 06:56 AM
Yeah one of them stole my parking spot this morning. I was censored twice this week, I apologize if I offended anyone, especially YO who I know spends each Sunday morning in church!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jun 19, 2009, 11:32 AM
Yeah one of them stole my parking spot this morning. I was censored twice this week, I apologize if I offended anyone, especially YO who I know spends each Sunday morning in church!
that car was probably stolen last night! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 19, 2009, 01:35 PM
Yeah one of them stole my parking spot this morning. I was censored twice this week, I apologize if I offended anyone, especially YO who I know spends each Sunday morning in church!
i wudd think mr. yo spends sundays in the same church as i do .......murrgurins pub.... ;) ;D :laugh: nothing like a irish sermon followed by the holy water...burp...fridays here gang..let the beer flow.... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 19, 2009, 02:07 PM
well guys, accident prone topher is in the building...going for my personal best record for stitches in one year ;D...add 6 more to the count.... ::) now I get a week or so off fishing, and took today off work due to a valium coma that I placed myself in.....stupid sunroof frame ona 08 Chevy Avalanche.changing the sunshade and sunroof glass, and the sunroof frame broke off and sliced a deep ol' cut into my poor helpless thumb......I get the here's your sign award for this year so far... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jun 19, 2009, 02:22 PM
i have to start working on trophies for next years gathering!  :o :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 19, 2009, 08:58 PM
well guys, accident prone topher is in the building...going for my personal best record for stitches in one year ;D...add 6 more to the count.... ::) now I get a week or so off fishing, and took today off work due to a valium coma that I placed myself in.....stupid sunroof frame ona 08 Chevy Avalanche.changing the sunshade and sunroof glass, and the sunroof frame broke off and sliced a deep ol' cut into my poor helpless thumb......I get the here's your sign award for this year so far... ::) ::) ::)
your having a heck of a year topher...a couple of more wrecks -a -dents and you'll be up to my hospital stay...wanna borrow my lucky rabbits foot... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  pooley has a good idea...we need a award party for next year..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Jun 19, 2009, 11:39 PM
Hey ... I have an idea for an award for Topher... how 'bout a 'I FINALLY SLIPPED ONE PAST THE GOALIE' award??

Happy Father's Day to everyone who's a dad! This includes Topher who recently Knocked Me Up!! That's right, we are expecting! His ice fishing in February might get interrupted a bit!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Jun 20, 2009, 09:46 AM
CONGRATS TO YOU AND THOPHER !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Jun 20, 2009, 09:48 AM
i wudd think mr. yo spends sundays in the same church as i do .......murrgurins pub.... ;) ;D :laugh: nothing like a irish sermon followed by the holy water...burp...fridays here gang..let the beer flow.... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
AHH YES... GOLDEN NECTOR OFF THE GODS ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 20, 2009, 10:29 AM
Hey ... I have an idea for an award for Topher... how 'bout a 'I FINALLY SLIPPED ONE PAST THE GOALIE' award??

Happy Father's Day to everyone who's a dad! This includes Topher who recently Knocked Me Up!! That's right, we are expecting! His ice fishing in February might get interrupted a bit!
wow congrats.....  :thumbsup:.....i take it feb is the target date...... have ya been kicking around names...may i suggest hole hawg if its a young lad  entering the shack..... ;) ;D....topher....may i remind you that the highland / sand bar tourney is around feb 14..... ;) ;D...no pressure of course... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jun 20, 2009, 10:33 AM
congrats you two! another fishing partner!

i'll get going on that hole hawg.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 20, 2009, 07:28 PM
thanks guys !!  i think if its a boy, I might have to nickname him Stitch.. ;)  been going through all my fishing gear to try to come up with a name ( hence Berkley the pup's name)   she says NO Way Jose.....

I'm sure that February will be an ok month, as the child will be born Cesarian instead of natural.....and they only perform them on Tuesdays and Thursdays.......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Jun 20, 2009, 10:39 PM
Thanks guys!  Holehawg... it is a great name... but I've heard it's bad luck to name a baby after some one who's still living... I wouldn't want to have to knock you off to use it  :pinch:

We do have about 15 or 20 names picked out but we've got a lot to time to argue about that  :laugh:

Boy or girl it'll be a fisher....person?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jun 21, 2009, 07:00 AM
how about something like flag, or tip-up? maybe even castmaster! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 21, 2009, 09:16 AM
i wanted to call joey jr. " drunken binge " but blondzilla made the face on my suggestions.... ::) ;) ;D....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Jun 21, 2009, 10:32 AM
Personally I was thinking an "ice cream" names... Chunky Monkey...Cherries Garcia... Chubby Hubby  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

I haven't warmed Topher to the idea yet, but I'm working on it.... He said he's half hopin' it comes out looking Oriental so he can name it Shimano.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 21, 2009, 10:36 AM
I'm thinking Harry Tidge...its a good solid name..    (Heritage)  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jun 21, 2009, 12:22 PM
i guess 'ugly stik'  won't fly. :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 21, 2009, 05:54 PM
i'm still pulling for hole hawg... :thumbsup:...or my 2nd frav. lure" lazy ike "......my youngest daughter almost passed out when i asked her to name grandson # 4 "ambrose bushrod eschenburg..."  i wanted all 4 grandsons named for civil war generals but i was out voted..... ::) ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: kids today have nooo history in their blood... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jun 21, 2009, 09:11 PM
well, i'm reeally screwed then!!!!!!! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 21, 2009, 10:06 PM
Well, I think we are going to keep to simple names for now, unless something wild and crazy jumps into the picture later on.....

More importantly, next weekend we will be fishing Lake Huntington on either Saturday or Sunday, probably the latter and hopefully before the locals get up and get out the boats and jetskis for their summer activities...if there are any areas that you guys want me to specifically hit, let me know.....

And also, is there any more info or details as to the happenings on July 4th weekend for the possible Delaware trip....inquiring minds would like to know... ???



And last but not least, Happy Father's Day to all the Fathers out there !!! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jun 22, 2009, 08:15 AM
try where we were icefishing. also, try drifting/real slow trolling a pink &white/chartruce roadrunner. we do well on the crappies on them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 22, 2009, 12:17 PM
lots of guys troll there for trout ...deep....remember how we fished by the knocked over gazebo.....theres ledges there...just watch out for that stupid water ski slalom thingeys.... ;) ;D also trolling in front of the beer distributor is another hot spot....not sure yet on delaware float trip for 4th....may have to work that weekend due to being behind thanks to all this rain.... >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Jun 23, 2009, 08:08 AM
Topher and TFB
Congrats ;D :clap: Good luck on a name. The choice's so far are great!!
You could name him Polar tip up?? ???
And a Happy Fathers Day to all a little late we was a way..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 23, 2009, 11:24 AM
Thanks Timster......I'm hoping this great weather holds out for a few more days.....Huntington needs a visit from the topher fishing club  ;) hoping also that the thumb is healed enough for a little flipping and pitching ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jun 23, 2009, 08:52 PM
i'll be at paradox lake for the next 5 days. gonna miss you biothces! not! :P

my b-day is saturday! ;D 48! :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 23, 2009, 09:45 PM
48...isn't that old??????   nah just kidding..Happy early Bday pooley......I'll do a shot for ya ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jun 24, 2009, 02:39 AM
i'll have some brandy for saturday! :flex: :clap: :thumbsup: :wacko:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Jun 24, 2009, 06:58 AM
I guess the profit at our bar in the firehouse will go down tremendously over the next five days!  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 24, 2009, 01:31 PM
I guess the profit at our bar in the firehouse will go down tremendously over the next five days!  ;D
  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: good one hockey....happy birthday pooley.... :thumbsup:......watch that old stuff topher...i hit 45 on july 14th...and i feel as young....cough ...wheeze gasp....as i did when i was 18... ::) ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 24, 2009, 08:16 PM
I guess you are only as old as you feel...some days I'm 18 again and others I'm with you guys  ;) Yous guys aren't old.....although some days you may feel like that...it all comes with the territory
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 24, 2009, 08:52 PM
anybody know where i can get big chubs to use as fish bait ??????????gotta be aleast 5/6 inches long....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 24, 2009, 08:54 PM
how many you need?


and how soon??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 24, 2009, 09:09 PM
well... i be needing around a dozen....but i wont get to try this ...idea ...out til around july 4th....learned something very interesting tonight about a certain area of the big d and whats in it.... ;D need to find a bait shop that can sell these chubs....i'll tell ya more in a pm..... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 24, 2009, 10:23 PM
I'll keep an eye out for 5-6" chubs, how about maybe up to 10" chubs if available???my local bait guy usually has them...they aren't cheap but the ones I saw he had last trip were real doosies ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 24, 2009, 10:49 PM
could work... if ya ever fished with bunkers for bait ya know what i mean.... ;) ;D ...this could be fun... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 25, 2009, 05:59 AM
Might just have to upsize a few things for a trip like that..heaviest line I have on a rod now not counting the 30 lb braid on my flipping stick is only 8 lb.....not quite sure that would be enough ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 25, 2009, 07:39 AM
the fellow i told ya about caught them by accident on 8lb test..... ;) i'm gonna dig out my ugly stick for this trip... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 25, 2009, 11:15 AM
are eels useable for bait on the Big D??   gonna head over to the baitshop after work to see whats available.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 25, 2009, 12:29 PM
are eels useable for bait on the Big D??   gonna head over to the baitshop after work to see whats available.... ;)
dont know if their legal.... but a old timer i knew used to dig up the babies and  he slayed the wallys with them...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 25, 2009, 08:02 PM
just wondered cuz every fishing show I have watched that they fish for stripers, thats what they have all used for bait.....anyways...0 for 2 on that particular bait..lots of 4-5 but no 5-6"..still have 4 more baitshops to check...


also gotta say that depending how TFB feels, I may hit Huntington by myself this weekend..so possibly open seats if anyone interested
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 25, 2009, 09:02 PM
4 to 5 may work....yes on the eels...just i don't know where to dig for the baby's...when i fished off Montague  ..we used a rubber squid looking thing....when i fished on the bay by JFK airport they used bunkers....the boys on the Hudson use eels.....little old holehawg ain't figured out the d part yet but we's working on it..... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 25, 2009, 10:14 PM
I gotta get ahold of the 1 baitshop yet..maybe some jumbo leeches may be the ticket..if I can get them...got some time to get it figured out though.. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 26, 2009, 09:27 AM
yepper...i think i'm gonna try something sunday if i'm not still bagged up from the bad company / dobie bros. concert sat. night... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Jun 26, 2009, 12:27 PM
Happy B-day Pooley :bow:
Your catching up to me ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 26, 2009, 06:43 PM
hey tim ...how ya doing ??????? hows the golf game ????????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 26, 2009, 08:20 PM
well, the weekend is upon us and the weather so far is not cooperating...hopefull y Sunday the weather will be good.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 26, 2009, 08:30 PM
some weather we's getting....and i booked alot of roofs... ::) ::) ::)...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Jun 26, 2009, 10:01 PM
hey everyone
Holehawg .how's things in PA? Sounds like you have been busy! Been out golfing a couple of times.funds have been tight lately  and work has been real slow.
The wife and I did play one game in Lake George.a par 3 12 hole coarse. It was not an easy coarse ;D
I will be playing the next 2 Thursdays filling in for a buddy in his beer leage,I was hopping to play this Sat.
But I have to go to a funeral for my past Fire Chief. Being the Chief I have to be there plus he is a good friend.
Tight lines all
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Jun 27, 2009, 06:54 AM
I have a question for the Southeastern Gang, I have In-Laws that live just a couple a miles from Yankee Lake. Is there public access??? They tend to sleep in and I get up with the sun, sitting on a bucket a couple hours in the morning would make the visit a lot more enjoyable.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 27, 2009, 08:19 AM
i know where yankee lake is but i think its privt.   i would drive around and look for a nra sticker on a pick up and knock on that door for permiss.  ;) ;D.....your so close to the other lakes we fish (15 minutes ) when your there ...give us a hollar...we'll show ya lakes... :tipup: :) :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 27, 2009, 08:32 AM
hey everyone
Holehawg .how's things in PA? Sounds like you have been busy! Been out golfing a couple of times.funds have been tight lately  and work has been real slow.
The wife and I did play one game in Lake George.a par 3 12 hole coarse. It was not an easy coarse ;D
I will be playing the next 2 Thursdays filling in for a buddy in his beer leage,I was hopping to play this Sat.
But I have to go to a funeral for my past Fire Chief. Being the Chief I have to be there plus he is a good friend.
Tight lines all

we's hanging in  there over this way... :thumbsup: same ole ..same ole...been hitting a few courses...i hear ya on the funds...busy and broke is the new company name... ;)2....thought i saw ya fire rig over on 652 by the trailer guy a couple of weeks ago...i was speeding along in the dodge and thought i saw summitville f.d. on the side....my condolences on your friends passing....my old chief (callicoon ) was doing something he should 'nt have been doing and rolled a zero turn on himself...getting him a punchered lung and a trip to westchester...hes in rough shape...and hes gonna be there for some time...my gang tends to be stubburn & rammy..... :flex: :wacko: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Jun 27, 2009, 02:59 PM
I have a question for the Southeastern Gang, I have In-Laws that live just a couple a miles from Yankee Lake. Is there public access??? They tend to sleep in and I get up with the sun, sitting on a bucket a couple hours in the morning would make the visit a lot more enjoyable.
Hey Bart,I'm pretty sure Holehawg is right,no public access,used to ice fish it when I was a kid,my dad knew someone on the lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jun 27, 2009, 08:04 PM
Greetings everyone,
     First off congratulations Topher and Tfb ,also happy birthday Pooley. Just spent the last week in southern New Jersey (Ocean City) . The fishing was very slow only fish I saw being caught were fluke yesterday on minnows . Unfortunately for me I was using cut squid strips and Berkely Gulp minnows in chartreuse ,also the new Gulp Alive  in shrimp and peeler crab . Skunk city for me,but it was nice to get out fishing .
     Pooley awards would be nice just check with Rgfixit about site regulations. Cash prizes are a no go at the Oneida Lake gathering I attended everyone who wanted in on prizes brought an item for the prizes pool (Lures,jig pole ,etc.) that were divided up among the winners.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 27, 2009, 08:38 PM
back from the hospital, all is ok and we have good news..we are actually at 8 weeks and 1 day along setting a tentative due date of Feb 5...Highland Tourney will still be a go Holehawg, and I hope that we can get everyone to go up this year....


Heading out early in the AM tomorrow for Huntington, got the batteries all charged, fishfinder ready, all rods and reels ready to go...crap--anyone know where to get live bait this time of night?????????? :o

Just kidding. ;D..will report tomorrow on the fishing, and hope to learn about the lake more for the ice season.. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 28, 2009, 06:06 PM
good to hear tfb is okie dokie....i think maybe we will be able to drink a toast to the arrivel of youse twos new child at highland tourney...not that this group needs to find a reason.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jun 28, 2009, 06:48 PM
Well the Huntington trip was a success I think today.  I can see why the areas that we were successful fishing were as good as they were.  I found the ledges over by the fallen Gazebo, and we weren't off by much, but the areas over by the launch I landmarked some key areas with structure and holes/ledges..Over by the beer distributor, it was a deep weedy bottom with just shallow weeds/muck off the bottom...we can try that area, but we didn't mark /catch any fish there..I guess its one of those just drill holes and try for ice season...as for the backside of the lake, where the pickerel were mostly caught now has vegetation clear to the top surface of the water..I'm gonna print off a vague contour map of the lake and then scan it and post what I've found.....


as for the fishing, being the "free fishing days" in NY State, I took along a long time friend with me and we caught several medium bluegills/pumpkinseeds, 1 measley perch and 2 LM bass...no crappies, and no SM bass or even pickerel...I did get some pictures from today and when I get them downloaded, I will post..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jun 28, 2009, 07:04 PM
how was the water traffic on the lake today ???????? i almost came over for a visit but my hot water tank went out last night before i hit the  dobie bros / bad company concert....blondzilla must have her hot shower sooo me played joe the plumber this morning.... ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: pooley on Jun 28, 2009, 08:11 PM
hey gang, i'm back. not much to report. i'll post more tomorrow.
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 28, 2009, 08:17 PM
happy birthday pooley..... :thumbsup:
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Post by: timster on Jun 28, 2009, 08:45 PM
Holehawg... that was me at East Coast trailer I was picking up our new trailer :flex:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 28, 2009, 10:05 PM
how was the water traffic on the lake today ???????? i almost came over for a visit but my hot water tank went out last night before i hit the  dobie bros / bad company concert....blondzilla must have her hot shower sooo me played joe the plumber this morning.... ::) ::) ::)


boat traffic was light with only 3 other boats on the lake while we were out there, then about 11:15 some guy with one of those fancy bass boats decided that he needed to beat the crap out of his boat and made a couple laps within 100 feet of where we were fishing..he had the engine screaming (I think he had the trim off a bit) as it sounded like one of those lil rice burning Jap cars ;) it was ok though, we left shortly thereafter cuz my buddy had to be home by 1 ish


And again, Happy Birthday Pooley :tipup:
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Post by: YO1157 on Jun 29, 2009, 07:49 AM
Hey Joe, I was up by the delaware river yesterday,over in your neck of the woods,I think ??? ??? , went over that 1 lane bridge in PA,was wondering if I was near where you live.
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 29, 2009, 10:13 AM
Hey Joe, I was up by the delaware river yesterday,over in your neck of the woods,I think ??? ??? , went over that 1 lane bridge in PA,was wondering if I was near where you live.
well...if it was the skinnersfalls bridge you was 4 miles from me..i.m only 2 miles from the narrowsburg ny/ beach lake pa bridge....theres 3 one laners off of rt. 97...roleberling bridge by lackawaxen....skinners falls bridge / milanville....and the hankins /stalker one above callicoon....
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Post by: YO1157 on Jun 29, 2009, 03:20 PM
I think we were below skinners,we came over the bridge fromk PA. ,made a right on 97 and there was a bar we stopped at a little ways down,Cedar something,had a nice back deck overlooking the river, we came up on our bikes, Frankie,myself,john,(apple shnapps) and Mike (still working on his house),  the next time were up that way I'll let you know,see if Blondzilla wil let you come have a beer with us! ;) ;) :clap: :laugh:
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 29, 2009, 03:29 PM
yepper i know the cedar rapids bar ....you crossed at the lackawaxen / minnasinkford bridge.....not far from me ...20 minutes....next time give me a buzz...me and the blondzilla will meet ya guys..... :thumbsup:...if ya think i'm nuts wait til ya hear her... ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 29, 2009, 07:08 PM
here's the pics from Sunday that I took:

the lone keeper of the day--

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0034.jpg)

the next few pics, notice the calmness of the lake and then the little wave pools in the middle of them...bait pods :o :o  and notice the dock in the background....it right by where we all fished.. :)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0035.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0038.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0037.jpg)

and the last one from the backside of the lake...where we had the gathering and the first get together: :)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0036.jpg)

I should have made the pics bigger, but oops....I am working on the map of the lake with structure markings and ledges and such so we know where they are for setting up...I can't list all the shore landmarks, but I will remember within a few feet out on the ice......
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Post by: pooley on Jun 29, 2009, 07:34 PM
nice pictures topher. that map will be handy!

well, i had to work today, so i won't post much, but tomorrow i'll post some, and put up some pictures.
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 29, 2009, 07:52 PM
geeze topher...when i go there ..jet skis are racing around..... ;) ;D :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 29, 2009, 08:48 PM
those 2 jetskis are docked by the gazebo..we fished there too..shallow water about 2-3' and weedy, but not like standup weeds, like pond scum....lots of panfish beds over there..
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 29, 2009, 09:27 PM
Mind you, I'm no Picasso, but see if this works for yous guys and gals.. :)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/scan0001.jpg)

I can email larger pics of this if needed just PM me..
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Post by: YO1157 on Jun 30, 2009, 12:39 AM
good map topher
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Post by: YO1157 on Jun 30, 2009, 12:42 AM
yepper i know the cedar rapids bar ....you crossed at the lackawaxen / minnasinkford bridge.....not far from me ...20 minutes....next time give me a buzz...me and the blondzilla will meet ya guys..... :thumbsup:...if ya think i'm nuts wait til ya hear her... ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Yes we will Joe,we didn't know we were going to end up in that area,but I will get your # for the next time,it will be good to see ya :thumbsup:
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 30, 2009, 05:59 AM
i'll get the first round... ;)2..be good to catch up with you guys... :thumbsup:
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Post by: pooley on Jun 30, 2009, 09:02 AM
great job on the map topher!
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Post by: YO1157 on Jun 30, 2009, 09:39 AM
Yeah,Topher,good job,it will come in handy ice fishing  :thumbsup:
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 30, 2009, 09:43 AM
topher ya may have a future with the DEC...thats better than 1/2 their maps.... :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 30, 2009, 09:49 AM
or at least modifying theirs ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 30, 2009, 10:18 AM
the only thing i see ya left out was that 'ghost walleye ' on the fish chart.... ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 30, 2009, 11:09 AM
My fishfinder isn't one of those fancy ones so I somehow did not mark anything on the bottom even with the 4x zoom.....and i didn't get over in that corner, afeared of the weeds clogging up the prop blades...Its there I tell ya....I know it ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 30, 2009, 11:35 AM
knowing the crew thats lives around the lake i wouldnt be surpised if a wally or 2 some how fell into the lake....heck... thanks to some folks pike are once again natives of sullivan county.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 30, 2009, 11:45 AM
I heard about that...only 2 in the lake though..... ::)


BTW, no suckers available from any of my local bait dealers, say that they don't keep well in the summertime and they get soft...I got 1 more call to make though before we give up.....
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 30, 2009, 11:57 AM
if thats the case i'll stick a bait trap in the river...the d's loaded with carp and suckers...
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 30, 2009, 12:05 PM
called in a place as a last resort....left you a message on your answering machine ;) probably cheaper with the bait trap in the river.... ;D but not necessarily needed.....
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 30, 2009, 12:15 PM
ahhhhh....i never heard the phone ring...too busy wandering around on this site.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: mighty dark and thundery over this way....looks like we'll git that much needed rain this afternoon.... ::) ::) ::) i'm gonna need a life jacket to get to the mail box... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 30, 2009, 12:39 PM
dunno if I would call it much needed...but we are getting it whether or not we want it...
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 30, 2009, 01:30 PM
from the look of the weather map ..we's got 3 days of  it coming...the d's starting to look like the Mississippi....gotta go move the canoe to higher ground..... :flex: got your phone message...sounds like he'll be our connection on this falls big fish adventure.... ;) ;D
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 30, 2009, 06:41 PM
Evening all just wanted to inform everyone that there is a soft cover book published yearly that covers fishing in South East New York. That maps are rather crude but give you a starting point. Dick's and probably Gander mountain sell the book. Title is Southern New York Fishing Directory. (with the current year in front of name )

 Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 01, 2009, 11:24 AM
Time will tell.....the only thing is that we will have to plan it instead of a spur of the moment deal....
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 01, 2009, 01:40 PM
yepper ...i understand .... ;) ;D...ahhh geeze ...more rain....just what we need... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 01, 2009, 05:04 PM
rain, what's that???? come on up the weather's great ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 01, 2009, 05:09 PM
Hey guys, if anyone hears or knows of a power auger for sale relatively inexpensive, let me know...I'm in the market for one :)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 01, 2009, 05:21 PM
topher...do ya get the "paper shop " weekly paper up ya way...they always have some good buys in the hunting /fishing section...plus i think ya can view on line too....
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 01, 2009, 05:37 PM
craigslist has a jiffy STX that needs blades for 165..its like 2 years old...its right at the top of my available price range...
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 01, 2009, 05:56 PM
craigslist has a jiffy STX that needs blades for 165..its like 2 years old...its right at the top of my available price range...
i got the stx pro in a 8 inch...works just fine...blades on mine are 3 years old....i dont know what these folks are drilling into..if ya keep it out of the sand and the muck and dont drill thru tree stumps the blades will last..... ;) ;D :laugh:
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Post by: pooley on Jul 01, 2009, 06:40 PM
i would be in the market too, if i was working! :-\
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 01, 2009, 07:07 PM
I recall another birthday on the horizon...is there a date set Holehawg? I remember you saying something about a bash at " The Compound" a few pages back... ???
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Post by: pooley on Jul 01, 2009, 07:28 PM
I recall another birthday on the horizon...is there a date set Holehawg? I remember you saying something about a bash at " The Compound" a few pages back... ???
i seem to remember that! ::)

oh yeah! pictures. we had rain on our 2 mountain high peak hike. no good views. :-\
paradox lake.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/paradoxcascadeporter044.jpg)
cascade mountain, 5 brothers, 2 nephews.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/paradoxcascadeporter016.jpg)
porter mountain.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/paradoxcascadeporter017.jpg)
northwest from porter.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/paradoxcascadeporter035.jpg)
hanging bog in the alpine zone.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/paradoxcascadeporter031.jpg)
creeping dogwood (cornus canadensis) in the alpine zone.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/paradoxcascadeporter032.jpg)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 01, 2009, 08:30 PM
I agree...reminds me almost of my childhood on the mountain behind my house...and kinda like where I live now..
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 02, 2009, 05:27 AM
still thinking about having a party ...$$$$$$$$$$$$ is tight.... :-\
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 02, 2009, 02:28 PM
just have like one of those "redneck wedding" parties...everyone bring a little something and there will be fun for all ??? Just like at the gathering.... ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 03, 2009, 11:10 AM
Well if nothing else, I would like to wish you all a happy and safe holiday weekend.. ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 03, 2009, 12:19 PM
yepper...before i get caught up in all these "wine and cracker partys " blondzilla's dragging me to... ::)...have a great 4th folks... :thumbsup:
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Post by: pooley on Jul 03, 2009, 01:17 PM
you guys have a safe one! don't do anything i wouldn't do! :whistle:
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 03, 2009, 05:49 PM
its friday night.... :thumbsup:...let the beer flow;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: pooley on Jul 03, 2009, 07:40 PM
it's flowwing! ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 04, 2009, 09:07 AM
ouch....it flowed alittle too much last night.... :wacko:...round 2 starts at 3 bells..... :thumbsup: :roflmao:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 04, 2009, 09:44 AM
went to the local dirt track races last night, and the way the "local town clowns" are, I figure its safer to get a start today as opposed to last night....getting info for the local airshow that is in town for the weekend as something to do with the boys....If we go, I'll get some pics.... ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 04, 2009, 09:48 AM
i believe the hartford fair is coming soon...i may run up to check it out..perhaps hear charlie daniels band.... ;) ;D...man my head hurts...too many yings last night.... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 04, 2009, 09:50 AM
August..not sure the dates..the way this "summer " is going, It may be here before you know it...and then the kids go back to school and then hunting season, and then BRING ON THE ICE !!!!!!
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Post by: pooley on Jul 04, 2009, 10:05 AM
you guys may miss this on myfishfinder.

http://sagebrushpatriot.com/america.htm
 (http://sagebrushpatriot.com/america.htm)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 04, 2009, 10:11 AM
some great pics there...plus the duke.... :thumbsup:....hey topher..don't forget that ya gotta get ya pa hunting license early this year...doe tags go out on july 13th this year.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 04, 2009, 10:17 AM
Im not going hunting this year...using the money for that license towards my NY fishing license...70 bucks is alot of money.....Holehawg, I'll post a link for that Jiffy Stealth auger off craigslist...the price of the blades confuses me..they say 25 bucks, but website says 70 ish...

http://syracuse.craigslist.org/spo/1223425050.html (http://syracuse.craigslist.org/spo/1223425050.html)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 04, 2009, 10:29 AM
looks just like mine except they put the word pro on mine and charged me more... ::).. :laugh:..as for the blades... ask if it has the ripper blades..perhaps this auger is the older style with different blades....i have never brought blades for mine sooo i dont know the info...or maybe that 25 bucks vs 75 is where ya send ya blades in and ya get back used sharpened ones instead of brand new...jiffy must have a phone # where ya can talk to a real human to get to the bottom of this....i'd buy that jiffy in a heart beat.... :thumbsup: i'm gonna buy the ny fishing lis. and not the pa....i like the ny lakes for hard water better... ;) ;D as for deer hunting ..i gotta go its in me blood... ;) ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 04, 2009, 01:22 PM
hey topher...i checked out the blades on the jiffy site...stx blades are around 65 bucks... the ripper blades around 35 smack-a-roos....either way way ya under 250.00 for a 2 year old jiffy ...if its running good and the  auger isn't bent or something its a great buy....  :thumbsup: ya just gonna have to figure out what ya gonna buy tbf to smooth the deal over.....mine smells zales.... ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 04, 2009, 02:15 PM
ahhh...its just one of those things that I do side work for..


BTW, I looked in a bargain bin at Gander Mountain and snagged 6 erie dearies in assorted colors and sizes for a buck apiece...
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 04, 2009, 10:27 PM
a buck each is great...  my local sport shop gets 5 and change....back from a bash ...only had one hunting and fishing guy to talk to... ::)altho i met a young lady from utica ny...she doesn't ice fish ...i asked.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 05, 2009, 11:52 AM
there's a first time for everything they say ;)


we made it out last night to a close lake, 2 picks, 2 bluegills and 2 LM bass, 1 keeper size. we just go there as a  spur of the moment kinda thing
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 05, 2009, 12:46 PM
very good topher.... :thumbsup: i gotta rest today....over did the pursuit of happiness thing alittle too much this weekend... ;) ;D gonna just BQ some sausage on the grill with corn on the cob ..mac salad..then hang out and sleep in the shade.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 05, 2009, 03:36 PM
Gonna call pops to see if he's available to go out on the river for a boat ride to break in the big motor for the first time this year...

Holehawg..that little idea you have for out on the Big D..we can use my boat for that right? It's only a 14' aluminum..do we need bigger than that????? its got a gas motor and the trolling motor, anchor and the rest of it minus some cheapie rod holders...that might be the only thing needed to be upgraded...

As for the Erie Dearies, do you just slow troll them of slow retrieve on the reel???like I said, I never used them and can't find any info online about how... ??? :unsure:
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 05, 2009, 04:27 PM
yepper the boat will be perfect....just tip the erie d's with a shiner or a crawler and fish it with a slow retrieve.....around deep holes and rocks.....
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 05, 2009, 05:11 PM
cool...pops just called and was at the airshow today..being an old Navy guy, the Blue Angels made him happy ;D

We are going out tomorrow night after I get out of work to do some river running and fishing if the weather permits....hopefully the "wally hole" that was successful last year at this time will produce as many good ones as last year ???
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 05, 2009, 06:59 PM
hope ya slay 'um buddy.... :thumbsup:.....gonna check out that jiffy site again....i might order blades for mine..might as well be prepared..everything else is ready to go... ::) ;) ;D
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Post by: pooley on Jul 05, 2009, 08:19 PM
the space station will be visable for a couple of weeks. here's the website.

http://spaceflight1.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/ (http://spaceflight1.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 05, 2009, 09:10 PM
I'll try to stay awake long enough to go look out at 11:57 tonite..if not some of the other possible sighting times


I have called the guy with that Jiffy 3 times and left 3 messages, going to try calling again probably tomorrow or Tuesday.....hopefully I get ahold of him..
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 05, 2009, 11:05 PM
the space station will be visable for a couple of weeks. here's the website.

http://spaceflight1.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/

Thanks Pooley !!

went out tonite....could clearly see it...going to take the boys out tomorrow nite...they will enjoy it..
full moon coming 5:21 am on the 7th, supposed to be a lunar eclipse..not sure on the time..
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 06, 2009, 10:05 PM
rain rain go away....come back like Wednesday.. ::)lots of bites on the river tonite with only 1 crayfish caught..pops had a good time and we saw some wildlife...a doe, a turtle and an eagle..water is very stained and has been for quite some time..marked alot of fish on the finder, but no takers..lotsa bites though.. ;D
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Post by: pooley on Jul 06, 2009, 10:38 PM
i had an ok day. got 2 keeper bass, and a few smaller bass, 2 keeper crappie, 1, 14 inches, 1 8-9 inch sunnie, and an 8 inch perch, who went swimming again. got some fish in the freezer! ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 09, 2009, 09:49 PM
We (TFB and I) got out tonite to watch the Space Station again, and on that page, they list the times that the Shuttle will be visible starting late in the coming weekend...Got a side job to do Saturday to make the money for either an auger or a Vex/Marcum and then out Sat nite to Belmont Lake for bass and walleyes...and maybe even a musky :o...you never know with that place :-\
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Post by: pooley on Jul 09, 2009, 09:52 PM
my mom, and my aunt, have seen it twice! several firemen too. it's pretty cool. glad i'm not in it! :o ;D
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Jul 09, 2009, 11:58 PM
hey guys ... been MIA lately... I hope everyone is having a great summer and even better fishing. Been too busy throwing up and sleeping lately to be on the computer. Thanks for the site on the satellite, Pooley.. it was really neat to see!
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 10, 2009, 08:08 AM
have ya got topher running out at midnight for KFC & watermelon yet ?????????? when blondzilla was preggers she would wake up starving.. ::) ::) ::) and you know who wudd be running for grub.... ;) ;D hang in there tfb... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 13, 2009, 11:10 PM
All is quiet on the northern front..... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :icefish: :tipup:
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 14, 2009, 06:41 AM
ditto here in beach lake .... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: of course that will change tonight when the kids and  grandkids come over to tease me on hitting 45 today...dang brats... ;) ;D i told blondzilla not to do anything  ::) but of course she never listens to me... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: pooley on Jul 14, 2009, 08:00 AM
happy birthday joe! go easy on the adult beverages!  :P
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 14, 2009, 10:01 AM
happy birthday joe! go easy on the adult beverages!  :P
thanks pooley...i cant booze it today . ::).....watching grandson #1 who's running a temperature....doing my grandpa act... ;)...it may get me in good with the big guy upstairs one day.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 14, 2009, 10:48 AM
Happy Birthday "old man"  :) they say you are only as old as you feel, well, I hope you didn't have a Ice fishing Tourney at Highland Lake yesterday ;) cuz other than that, you gotta feel young ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 14, 2009, 11:05 AM
 thanks topher.... ;D... i thank the good  lord we caught all them fish that day ...cause my *** was hurtin the next day..... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  i cant wait to get back on the ice again .....this summer been a bummer.... ::) ::) ::)...getting the shack roof  done...gonna ask the boys on huntington if they'll let me park it on the corner this winter..... ;D
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Jul 14, 2009, 09:37 PM
Hope you enjoy your B-day, Joe!! (don't feel too old... after all... the cougar still thinks yer cute!!  :roflmao:)
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Post by: timster on Jul 15, 2009, 02:07 PM
Happy B-Day Joe. :thumbsup:
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 15, 2009, 06:12 PM
thanks tim....i heard some depressing news...heard the old Neville hotel was closing up...man all them old hotel's i worked on are closed...heard the golf course looks awful.... :'( :'( :'( :'(  dang shame....
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 15, 2009, 06:15 PM
Hope you enjoy your B-day, Joe!! (don't feel too old... after all... the cougar still thinks yer cute!!  :roflmao:)
ask her if she wants to see my scar.... ;) ...i've heard chicks dig scars..... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh
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Post by: hockey12 on Jul 15, 2009, 07:18 PM
Hey guys, whats up? Happy belated b-day Joe! My school closed but I have been keeping busy doing a little construction. It is a whole new world but I enjoy doing some manual labor. I got lazy as a teacher. I went fishing with Pooley over the weekend. We (Me, Frankie, Pooley and YO and a few others)have a nice little trip to Greenwood Lake this weekend.
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Post by: pooley on Jul 15, 2009, 08:16 PM
yup, gonna throw a few back at our friends place.  ;D

oh yeah, look what i caught, while out with rob.

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/bigbluegill010.jpg)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 15, 2009, 08:38 PM
hey guys...is that a rock bass... :o ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:   rob  i hope ya find something....shame ya not up here...i do some maintenance subbing at wayne highlands school district  now ..they got some teachers retiring this year and next year ....i heard around 20 openings between the 3 schools.....
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Post by: pooley on Jul 16, 2009, 08:29 AM
that was the biggest bluegill i've ever seen. fat sucker.
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 16, 2009, 10:03 AM
twas a nice fish....did he become a beer snack ... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 16, 2009, 12:49 PM
sometimes there is nothing better than a dinner plate sized gill..especially through the ice ;D

Gonna try and get pops out tonite, weather permitting...
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 16, 2009, 12:52 PM
sometimes there is nothing better than a dinner plate sized gill..especially through the ice ;D

Gonna try and get pops out tonite, weather permitting...
try 'um on the flyrod topher...its a blast..... :thumbsup:...cheap poppers is all ya need.... :thumbsup:...good luck tonite...
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 16, 2009, 01:01 PM
not sure if we are going to hit the river again for SM and wallys or the local lake for whatever bites..one of these days I'll get the flyrod out and chase some pannies....I have heard that it is fun..
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 16, 2009, 01:13 PM
dont be afraid to use it on the river for bass either...some cahills or adams is all ya need....that real fuzzy bass bug fly is a small mouth killer too..... :thumbsup:...in fact....i think all rig up the winston and hit the d tonite too..... :thumbsup: if the wind dies down... ;D
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Post by: pooley on Jul 16, 2009, 08:21 PM
yeah, i'm gonna feed Rob that bluegill! he never ate one! ;)
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Post by: miket. on Jul 16, 2009, 08:32 PM
thats a pretty big gill pooley, way to go!!
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 17, 2009, 08:21 PM
Rain and temporary illness have kept us off the water, but heading out tomorrow for an overnight camping trip with the family...hopefully, this rain hasn't ruined the creek that goes through the campground, as it has great SM and native trout fishing :) :)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 18, 2009, 10:50 AM
rob...if you could get me pics of that ... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: timster on Jul 20, 2009, 07:33 PM
That's funny :clap:
Yea Joe the old Nevelle is closed the golf coarse looks like a hay field . The word is they are only going to be closed 30 days and regroup I don't think it will happen all of the golf carts and the lawn equipment was repoed!!  Damn shame...I did get a chance to play the Fallsview 9 hole over July 4 week , nice !! :thumbsup:
Chris nice pan fish :bow: 2 or 3 of them will make a nice meal .....
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 21, 2009, 11:34 AM
Got out onto the Mighty Susky last night for a couple hours...broke my Pop's 60 year curse...got him his first fish last night in a spot that we had never fished before...14" shiner..biggest fish he ever caught he said...was so nice to see him with a smile on his face....we'll take out the boat again 1 night again next week after he gets back from Virginia visiting family and try again...
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 21, 2009, 01:18 PM
thats cool topher.... :thumbsup:  good to see ya getting him out....i went out last weekend on the d with the fly rod ...lost a smallie...got one rock bass ...one little b-gill...didnt take the camera cause i was wading..next time i'm gonna get a pic for that rockbass club ya folks got..... ;) ;D :laugh:   thurs day nite blondzillas dragging me to scranton to see circus -o-lay....yippie... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :'( :'( :'( :'( hope they sell beer there... :'( :'( :'( :'(...pooley and yo must have hockey held hostage so he cant show us them old photos..... ;) :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 21, 2009, 02:35 PM
   thurs day nite blondzillas dragging me to scranton to see circus -o-lay....yippie... ::) ::) ::) ::) ::) :'( :'( :'( :'( hope they sell beer there... :'( :'( :'( :'(...pooley and yo must have hockey held hostage so he cant show us them old photos..... ;) :laugh:


Better get a 12pk for the ride Holehawg ;)
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Post by: YO1157 on Jul 21, 2009, 02:54 PM
easy Rob,remember.... you used to have a hell of a mullet ;D ;D
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Post by: pooley on Jul 21, 2009, 09:46 PM
oh, we have much ammo rob! ;D :laugh:
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 22, 2009, 07:16 AM
the plot thickens.. :o..dont worry on the mullet rob...i had the billy ray c. look ..i was cool.... ::) ::) ::) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i might need a 30 pack to get thru this cultural experience blondzilla thinks i need....ain't it hunting season yet... ;) ;D
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Post by: hockey12 on Jul 22, 2009, 07:39 AM
I like to refer to mine as hockey hair! It wasn't that bad, I will dig up a picture.
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 22, 2009, 07:52 AM
pooley was a chick ???????????? ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:...heck've buck there yo..babe. ::)...whatever youse call ya youself.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 22, 2009, 07:54 AM
this dang rain every day is killing me....... ::) ::) ::)..i'd rather have the snow.... :)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 22, 2009, 10:12 AM
holehawg, if the Circus Olay is at the Wachovia Center, they serve adult beverages there.....at least they did for the WWE and Hockey games and stuff.....
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 22, 2009, 03:56 PM
picked up a Marcum VX-1 Pro today.......ice fishing can't come soon enough now :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!: :icefish:now all that is left is a power auger ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 22, 2009, 05:48 PM
i hear ya topher..i've had enough of summer already...bring on bow /bird/rifle then the ice..... ;) ;D....
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Post by: pooley on Jul 22, 2009, 05:57 PM
i hear you guys! i'm ready for the ice.
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 22, 2009, 06:46 PM
holehawg, if the Circus Olay is at the Wachovia Center, they serve adult beverages there.....at least they did for the WWE and Hockey games and stuff.....
yeah.... its at the wachov.  i really dont like stuff like this.... ::) ::) ::)....my idea of a circus... is the weekend at hunting camp before opening day.... ;) ;D :laugh:..maybe i'll get hit by a garbage truck tomorrow and get out of it...... ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: pooley on Jul 22, 2009, 07:24 PM
well, yes i was a woman once. :-X
yes i've fished with babe winkleman/youmans. :laugh:
rob was actually skinny once. no, really! he played hockey! :flex: he won the states! :thumbsup: :clap: :flex: :afro: :icefish:

we need a mullet smiley!
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/mullet1-1.gif)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 22, 2009, 08:05 PM
hockeys mullet.... :laugh: he didnt have black eye glasses with tape on them when he played did he  pooley ??????????? rob as the 4th hanson brother.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: the flyers didnt draft ya hockey ?????????? ;D
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Post by: timster on Jul 22, 2009, 10:45 PM
holly s#@t rough growd here :clap: :whistle:
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 23, 2009, 06:05 AM
holly s#@t rough growd here :clap: :whistle:

[/quote                                                                                                                                                                                                if ya wanna run with the big dogs...... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: pooley on Jul 23, 2009, 06:32 AM
yup, rough crowd. i gotta say, the firehouse puts pounds on everyone. i know! ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 23, 2009, 10:59 AM
If you think this is rough in here...you oughta come out and fish with the group :flex: ;)2

with all the ball busting that goes on, its amazing that any of us have any left :laugh:

its the most fun ice fishing with these guys ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 23, 2009, 11:42 AM
tis true.......i can't wait for the cold snap...i went  down to highland lake over the weekend...might have found us a new spot topher... ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 23, 2009, 11:50 AM
well.. :-[... i didnt get run over by the garbage truck...... :'( :'( :'( guess i'm going to this dang show with blondie.... ::) ::) ::)....she even layed out the clothes i gotta wear.... ::) ::) ::).....anybody close enough to shoot me before 4:00....please shoot me.... ::) ::) ::)HELP.....
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 23, 2009, 03:47 PM
tis true.......i can't wait for the cold snap...i went  down to highland lake over the weekend...might have found us a new spot topher... ;D

awesome, I wish I knew what do do to be able to get out and fish that open water with the fishfinder sometime...
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Post by: timster on Jul 23, 2009, 07:24 PM
Boys I remember the ball busting I think thats how I got my start :o
I also remember the hair cuts we all had and I'm not saying a word  :afro: :nono:
And yes we will have to meet up with you guys this year or save a couple of miles and come with us in our areas,, ???
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 24, 2009, 09:03 AM
awesome, I wish I knew what do do to be able to get out and fish that open water with the fishfinder sometime...
ohh... we can get on that lake with the boat. ;)..remember..i kinda know the sand bar owner ;D and where we get on the lake.. my buddy doug owns ......thats who i fished with ......he knows that lake pretty well.... ;D.. i'd say we got somemore ammo for the contest next year ...and if the rest of the gang join us giving us 20 some more  :tipup: we may get one of them kids medals ........ ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 24, 2009, 11:09 AM
ohh... we can get on that lake with the boat. ;)..remember..i kinda know the sand bar owner ;D and where we get on the lake.. my buddy doug owns ......thats who i fished with ......he knows that lake pretty well.... ;D.. i'd say we got somemore ammo for the contest next year ...and if the rest of the gang join us giving us 20 some more  :tipup: we may get one of them kids medals ........ ;D

I don't think that tourney could handle ALL of us at once ;) they'd run out of booze ;D
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Post by: pooley on Jul 24, 2009, 01:23 PM
yeah, we'd have to bring a keg with us, just to help out. :P
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 24, 2009, 03:14 PM
after that one pic of youse guys i'd say 2 kegs maybe needed.... ;) ;D.....
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Post by: pooley on Jul 24, 2009, 03:20 PM
you may be right! :laugh:
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 24, 2009, 03:42 PM
i'm bored as youse all can tell.....come on dec.    ;D.......(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/new2008stuff369.jpg)  i wonder if we could have our own product testing show on here.... ::) ::) ::) wudda ya say scott.....???????????? :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: YO1157 on Jul 24, 2009, 04:34 PM
i'm bored as youse all can tell.....come on dec.    ;D.......(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/new2008stuff369.jpg)  i wonder if we could have our own product testing show on here.... ::) ::) ::) wudda ya say scott.....???????????? :laugh: :laugh:
You got a flag Joe,you might want to check that tip up :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 24, 2009, 05:53 PM
i'm bored as youse all can tell.....come on dec.    ;D.......(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/new2008stuff369.jpg)  i wonder if we could have our own product testing show on here.... ::) ::) ::) wudda ya say scott.....???????????? :laugh: :laugh:


2 things Joe.... ??? is that a known way to break the new tip up curse? or are you just fishing for BROWN trout??????? :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :cookoo: :cookoo:
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 24, 2009, 06:18 PM
 hey...ya gotta test your gear some how.....wait til blondzilla sees the gold fish missing from the tank.... ;) ;D....i wonder if i should test the jiffy in there ?????????????? :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: very humid here tonight topher..could be some t-showers tonght... ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 24, 2009, 07:26 PM
just remembering my last fish thru the ice last year..........(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/16.jpg) ....or was it this one......(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/3.jpg).....the bass where biting that day... ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 24, 2009, 09:02 PM
I think you had better keep the jiffy in the basement ;)

Was that from the Gathering on Huntington?   if so that's the first pics I have seen of that fish....

And yes, we got a nasty T-Storm through here tonight as we were leaving for dinner..how you think that will make the fishing for this weekend....... ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 24, 2009, 09:12 PM
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0045.jpg)

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Open water and hardwater pics..thanks for the memories ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 24, 2009, 09:14 PM
I think you had better keep the jiffy in the basement ;)

Was that from the Gathering on Huntington?   if so that's the first pics I have seen of that fish....

And yes, we got a nasty T-Storm through here tonight as we were leaving for dinner..how you think that will make the fishing for this weekend....... ???
yeah...pooley sent them to me but i was in the hospital the week after our gathering... ::)..i'm going out on the d early tomorrow morning...gonna try for some wallys and smallies...i have some luck after a storm as long as its not at flood stage....speaking of our gathering...what happen to jimmy claud ????????? havent heard a peep out of our up state buddy...... :unsure:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 24, 2009, 09:17 PM
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0019.jpg)

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OK enough pics.....I miss JimmyClaude..hope all is busy and well with him..

My buddy Barry and I are hoping to get out tomorrow, not sure if morning or afternoon.....so many places to go, so little time ::)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 24, 2009, 09:22 PM
i'm getting the hardwater itch quite early this year....... ;D yeah... i hope everythings cool with jimmy.....hope hes not po'ed over us picking on his orange hardwater wear..... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 24, 2009, 09:22 PM
The bait shop that we were going to be able to get those 5-6" suckers went belly up this past week, so I am not sure of where else to get the bait needed..maybe better set up those bait traps you were talking about ::)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 24, 2009, 09:32 PM
hmmmmm...so did my cousins sport shop mountain bait & tackle in liberty ny.  :(  stupid politics / econ. is killing everybody..... ::)...i'll start the traps at the end of august...we'll have our lunker bait...... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 24, 2009, 09:34 PM
well good luck tomorrow, I hope that you get that lost erie dearie back and the fish that it was attached to ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 24, 2009, 09:37 PM
your were reading my mind.....i've been trying ....but he hasnt returned my lure....... ;) good luck topher hope ya catch a bunch...... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 24, 2009, 10:01 PM
we're gonna be out by 6 on the Susquehanna River up by NY, with the same targets as you with the addition of Shiners ( they get up to 13" up here) and maybe a stray musky or 2...up here you never know what you are gonna catch 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jul 24, 2009, 10:41 PM
jimmy owns a landscape/ design company. he's probably too busy to be here. i'll e-mail him. ;)
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Post by: pooley on Jul 24, 2009, 10:45 PM
e-mailed jimmy. ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 25, 2009, 10:19 AM
thats cool pooley ...i was just wondering how he is.... ;D  looked at a new howa bolt action 22-250 at the bait shop this morning...tempting.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jul 25, 2009, 11:13 AM
he disappears this time of year. he has over 90 employees, so he has alot on his plate. he'll check in. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 25, 2009, 07:02 PM
90 workers ??? ??? ??? ??? holy erie dearie.. :o..i got 4 drama queens under me and i 'm burnt out... ;D :laugh....
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Post by: pooley on Jul 25, 2009, 07:31 PM
yeah, he had 96 at the gathering, and had taken on more work! :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 25, 2009, 07:37 PM
god bless him....i'll stick with just my 4...they cost enough......... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 26, 2009, 11:54 AM
We made out pretty poorly yesterday fishing, with only 4 smallmouth caught..none of them keeper size but on the bright side, my Marcum VX-1 showed up in the mail right after we got home ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 26, 2009, 12:56 PM
hey topher... i only caught one wally this morning about 20 inches long...then i caught 2 smallies about 12 inches long ..i didnt get out sat cause my bride had plans for me.... ::) ::) ::) but for a while.. early this morning was nice ..rivers low by me and the fish were hanging deep along the rocks of the ny side in about 12 to 16 ft of water once again the green erie dearie nailed the wally ...the little bass i caught drifting crawlers  out of the canoe....saw a good sized eagle and loads of geese that i think i'm gonna blast this fall for the freezer..... ;) ;D hatch wise light cahills and blue guills were riding the water but there wasn't too many rising fish ..... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 26, 2009, 01:39 PM
almost the same hatches here..we have had sulfurs, Blus Winged Olives and the light cahills, and I had 1 lone Green Drake about 2 weeks ago on the window of the danger Ranger...he was a little late I thought, I should pack the flyrod with the boat, cuz I find myself saying every time we go out that I shoulda brought it ::)   I'll learn eventually.

The 4 smallies caught yesterday were all in the shallows feeding,(gotta love sight fishing) although with the river being low like it is, I wish I had 12-16 FOW to fish in...the deepest holes were only 8' or so....and we also were entertained by a feeding musky yesterday AM as well...we went after it but to no avail
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 26, 2009, 01:49 PM
the stretch from hankins ny to damascus pa has some really deep runs plus its loaded with huge rocks under the water making some excellent cover for the fishys..... ;) ;D i also seen some of the biggest carp ever out there today...might have to get the hoyt out and fling some arrows..... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: gonna pull me canoe out of callicoon this week and bring it over here...i wanna do some real deep fishing under the bridge in narrowsburg...... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 26, 2009, 02:08 PM
Thanks again pooley, and a friendly reminder...tonite will be the last night to view the space station/shuttle

http://spaceflight1.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/view.cgi?country=United_States&region=Pennsylvania&city=Scranton (http://spaceflight1.nasa.gov/realdata/sightings/cities/view.cgi?country=United_States&region=Pennsylvania&city=Scranton) 9:27 pm
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jul 26, 2009, 06:57 PM
tuesday will be the last night for me! ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 26, 2009, 07:11 PM
hopefully they dont have to land it in the hudson like scully did ....from what i read its falling apart.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jul 27, 2009, 09:12 PM
well, they keep adding pieces to it, so only parts of it are falling apart! :laugh:
what are they going to do once the shuttles are grounded for good?  ??? :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 28, 2009, 02:46 AM
i wouldn't worry .....they will come up with a gazillion dollar project to fly somewhere...... ;D in other news ..blondzilla has given me the go head to buy a new 4 wheel atv with a plow...... :o... as long as this new house project goes to contract this month...which would mean no more long walks on highland topher..... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: of course i have to buy her a new living room set too.... ::) ::) ::) ....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jul 29, 2009, 09:19 AM
Hello one and all, it has been a while since I posted thought I would check in and see what everyone is up to .
  Holehawg sorry to hear about your cousin's shop.  Did not know I was fishing with celebrities back in February at Huntington, image Catherine Bach (Daisy Duke ) and the famous Babe Winklemen .
   Enjoy the remainder of the summer, and as Babe says good fishing to all of you.

  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DasRottweiler on Jul 29, 2009, 12:54 PM
You got a flag Joe,you might want to check that tip up :laugh: :laugh:
Keeper Brown?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 29, 2009, 01:21 PM
good to go steve...next time we'll ask the boys for a tip up with their john handcock's on it..... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  as for the brown trout we didnt lay a tape on it ....... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 29, 2009, 05:01 PM
i wouldn't worry .....they will come up with a gazillion dollar project to fly somewhere...... ;D in other news ..blondzilla has given me the go head to buy a new 4 wheel atv with a plow...... :o... as long as this new house project goes to contract this month...which would mean no more long walks on highland topher..... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: of course i have to buy her a new living room set too.... ::) ::) ::) ....


I'll have to build a seat in the jet sled.. ;)they have good info on here about auger/gear racks for a quad--can use the Otter for booze ;D and grub  ;D       that spot on Highland, how far is it from where we fished last year?
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 29, 2009, 05:46 PM
 location must remain secrect...... ;) the need to know will be reveled when us folks go down there in feb...unless of course we recon it before....... ;) ;D this ones for us & the suffern boys..altho i would share with paul..... if he shares his spots .... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: as for the atv i'm hitting the polaris guy and the honda dealer this sat.  giving myself a 5 grand buget...as long as its 4 wheel drive with a plow i'm happy... i'm thinking a 450 wudd be just about right....my wife..(blondzilla/charge it carolyn .... ::)...) thinks i should get the side by side one.....the ranger i think its called...cab and all that stuff...but my buddy stevie told me his was 10 grand  :o :o and i dont wanna spend that much..... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 29, 2009, 06:28 PM
One of the local ATV shops had a couple on display this past weekend at the local carnival..not the name brand stuff that you always hear of...for what they wanted for their machines, I could have a helluva boat ;)

if there is a time or date that you would maybe want to "recon" the lake let me know...I'm free most weekends ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 29, 2009, 06:40 PM
yepper their pricey..but i'm looking for something around 5 g's....gotta have a plow / 4 wheel drive.....i'm ditching the snow blower....plus i need one small enough to fit in the back of the dodge....i dont wanna have to trailer one when i go up state to sandy pond...recon could happen at the end august...that daughter of mine getting hitched in las vegas has screwed up my august.... ::) ::) ::) i could have some great toys if i didnt have kids.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 29, 2009, 06:44 PM
got G-Man and Walker into a derby this weekend at a local private lake....one of those tourneys that everyone gets a prize...the lake that it is on has loads of monster fish in it....I hope that they don't get bored...


I'll start the" when you have kids, That's all you have" phase of my life starting Feb.....so until then It's all about the toys !! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 29, 2009, 06:50 PM
do it up topher cause them kids can suck the dead president's right out of your wallet.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: good luck with that kids tourney...hope they catch a bunch..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 29, 2009, 07:00 PM
If not, they will probably have the best equipment there (breaking out my backup rods n such for them to use)

if they are catching fish they have fun....if not, we go out to lunch...and get ice cream ;D  its a win win
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jul 29, 2009, 08:37 PM
good luck to the little men topher. remember the GULP! ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Jul 29, 2009, 08:53 PM
Joe
Side by sides are great,I have a Yamaha Rhino ,bought it 5 years ago. a little pricy $9300 .back then.
It's great around the property carry rocks , firewood ,top soil . etc.
It's great for ice fishing too ! and around the nieghbor hood I can carry 5 DRUNKS with the dump body it's easy to unload them lol   ;D :clap: The only problem it won't fit in the back of my F250 have to trailer her.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 30, 2009, 06:00 AM
yepper tim ..i like the side by sides.....just that i wanna pay cash and their pretty pricey.....we use my buddy steves when we fish sandy pond up north....4 of us plus a ton of gear /booze...but 3 1/2 hours of driving thru snow with his ranger on the trailer  is a pain ...2 /3 years ago we got nailed in that 4 ft  feb. weekend snow storm up there ...and trying to get back thru the storm around Syracuse was a #%&@%#! ..couple times the trailer was along side of us..... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i like the honda atvs...polaris ...might even look at the yamaha grizzly....400 or 450 will do i think..... :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 30, 2009, 06:34 PM
I think I'll stick to the "YakTrax" method of transportation....much cheaper..plus I'm still young and stupid ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 30, 2009, 06:45 PM
you someday... will grow old like me my friend.. ;)...i'll drive this thing from the couch to the  beer frig if blondzilla will let me.... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: pooley on Jul 30, 2009, 07:35 PM
although i'm older that joe, i'm with you topher, unless someone says 'hop on'! :laugh:
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 30, 2009, 07:37 PM
hop on.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 30, 2009, 08:55 PM
maybe I just invest in a set of skis and a tow rope, for days like Highland after-tourney ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Jul 30, 2009, 09:50 PM
Joe I'm with you I turned the big 50 this year ,,,, not being lazy but if I can drive , carry gear , beer , and a buddy that's the way I go :thumbsup:
When we go ice fishing there are plenty of 4 wheelers anyway so if I don't bring mine I hook up my sled to the hitch and hold on  ;D and try not to spill my beer lol :whistle: :clap: 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Jul 30, 2009, 09:58 PM
Topher;  We have done things like that!! 
Not on ski's but on ice sleds..  It's amazing what can happen on the ice when the bite stops the BBQ is going and the beer is tasting GOOOOOD and we get bored,,,and ATV's are involved someone usualy gets banged up one way or another ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 30, 2009, 10:08 PM
back in college, we used to go to the mall parking lot with a small front wheel drive car, a round coaster sled, a small tire to fit in the sled, and a tow rope.....we used to have video of it...especially filming out the back window of the car with a cop right on our tail...they never did anything though, it was when the snow storm shut down the city---36" twice in a two week span will do that for ya....but as far as on the ice activities, I'm just getting started-3rd year coming up this season...I'm sure to make some memories like those sooner than later ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 31, 2009, 06:03 AM
Joe I'm with you I turned the big 50 this year ,,,, not being lazy but if I can drive , carry gear , beer , and a buddy that's the way I go :thumbsup:
When we go ice fishing there are plenty of 4 wheelers anyway so if I don't bring mine I hook up my sled to the hitch and hold on  ;D and try not to spill my beer lol :whistle: :clap: 
yep tim ...after 27 years of roofing and framing ..building houses...etc..my knees & back are shot.. :pinch:..i drug my deer out a mile and half last year alone....i'm ready to try a more civilized style  of hunting / fishing / snow removal..... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 01, 2009, 02:30 PM
Well, the boys made out great at the fishing derby today..2 prizes each, with fish caught ranging from a 4.5" perch to a 11.25" bullhead  with several sunfish and perch mixed in between..Also caught was a 3" musky :o so they still are in that lake from many years ago ;D have to remember that for ice season....and we all got a good bit of sunburn today as well....I hope Pooley and Hockey12 make out good on Greenwood, It's a little too warm for the ice up here ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 01, 2009, 02:59 PM
no greenwood, i had to work! i'll be out monday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 01, 2009, 06:40 PM
cool...i knew ya wuud get the boys in the fish ... :thumbs up: ya guys had a great day too... :thumbsup:well i hit the  :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:atv  dealers ....polaris 400 with a plow is winning.... :thumbsup: no fishing up this way for a while ..we had bad floods in some towns .....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 01, 2009, 07:06 PM
yeah, i've been watching the weather. doesn't look good up your way joe. too much rain.  good luck with the polaris. i worked with a good mechanic, who said that's the brand to buy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 01, 2009, 08:34 PM
it would be my choice as well, if I were purchasing a machine....anyways, I gotta download some pics from the recent trips....need some new ones to look at
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 02, 2009, 08:50 AM
i remembing someone  saying hockey had a place over by roscoe by the red rose inn ...is it on the stream ?????????????? cause roscoe / rockland may get wacked by flood..... yeah the polaris is gonna be the one....gotta haggle over $$$$$$$$$ now.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 02, 2009, 11:13 AM
was watching the weather out at breakfast this morning, and it looks like the rain is gonna be heavy over that way again today...you can tell its a Pocono race weekend, its raining ;) and I hope it doesn't get hit that bad over that way with flooding...

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 02, 2009, 11:22 AM
ok here's a couple new pics from the latest fishing trips...pictured will be my buddy Barry and my Pops

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0036-1.jpg)

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 02, 2009, 01:49 PM
i remembing someone  saying hockey had a place over by roscoe by the red rose inn ...is it on the stream ?????????????? cause roscoe / rockland may get wacked by flood..... yeah the polaris is gonna be the one....gotta haggle over $$$$$$$$$ now.... ::)
yeah, it's a campground on the beaverkill.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 02, 2009, 03:37 PM
they tell me cooks falls got flooded bad...... looks like ya pops is starting to like the fishing gig....is he gonna try hard water topher ... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 02, 2009, 03:56 PM
hey timster, what the heck you letting happen to your town up there? :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 02, 2009, 04:35 PM
just re up on here for another year.. ;D..more stickers to slap on stuff..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 02, 2009, 04:44 PM
looks like ya pops is starting to like the fishing gig....is he gonna try hard water topher ... :)

I highly doubt it..he hates the cold and doesn't get around too good....I'm looking into it though as to maybe having a place to fish that we don't have to go far to get to or far to go out on
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 02, 2009, 05:04 PM
we'll drag my shack out on lake huntington & he can drive the atv right to it...turn on the mr. buddy heater and he'd be good to go..... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 02, 2009, 05:43 PM
I'm gonna try to persuade him, but we will have to see.. :unsure:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 02, 2009, 05:50 PM
he might get a kick out of meeting and hanging with the guys.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Aug 02, 2009, 06:02 PM
The campground got some water, but nothing crazy. I am sure there were some scary moments though!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 02, 2009, 06:08 PM
The campground got some water, but nothing crazy. I am sure there were some scary moments though!
i was just wondering rob ..i couldn't remember if ya had a house or camper there...if ya need it checked on tell me ...i'll send the boy....(sheriff...)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 02, 2009, 07:07 PM
tell pops, the entertainement will be worth it! :laugh:

glad to hear rob. i was wondering how they made out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 02, 2009, 07:49 PM
by the way guys, the goose killer says hello! ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Aug 02, 2009, 08:39 PM
Well Pooley , it's like this,,,, New Square is moving north and it happens to be in my fire district...
They bought the old Homowack lodge 3 years ago , and it's been down hill ever since.The place is so nasty I wouldn't let my x-wife stay there ;D
Check out Recordonline.com see Sundays paper. I'm blasting the town and state ;D
What are they going to do ,,,, fire me ?? :thumbsup: as fire chief I'm not bowing down to these people :callcops:
Also check out the Sullivan County Demacrat and the Shawangunk journel .. Just like Rockland no elected officials have the b#lls to do anything >>
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Aug 03, 2009, 02:12 AM
Timster,
   I wondered if that was you in the Record article today. In my opinion the property owner and group operating the illegal girls camp (no permit obtained to run camp) will deny the state's order until the end of this month.By that time the camps season will be over and the property owner will make repairs. Again just my opinion during the repairs/renovations an incident will happen resulting in you and your fellow firemen having to put your life's on the line to save the old hotel . Stick to your guns as they say these groups are all to quick to except government help when it benefits them and look the other way when things do not bring them some type of gain.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 03, 2009, 05:46 AM
been following that in the papers...didn't realize ya had the pleasure of dealing with them folks tim.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: pooley give the goose terminator a hi from me..... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Aug 03, 2009, 10:43 AM
On a happy note;;
the wife and I went ice fishing here in Summitville yesterday ;D I was lucky enough to pull 18 Coors lights through the ice and all were keepers ;;; I did foul hook one had to throw it back :laugh:  the wife was lucky she pulled 8 Mick Ultras up thru the ice and they were all keepers :flex: :thumbsup: :icefish:  It was a rainy Sunday and it doesn't take much to admuse us up here;;;;
LOL ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 03, 2009, 12:13 PM
sounds like a good day on the ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 04, 2009, 08:56 PM
4 months to go ;D Saw a monster 12 pt in velvet on the way home from volleyball tonite---the things you see when you don't have a gun :%$#!:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Aug 04, 2009, 10:20 PM
Hey Topher, I decided to follow your lead. I am going to be a dad! Due date is March 29, 2010!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 05, 2009, 05:25 AM
Hey Topher, I decided to follow your lead. I am going to be a dad! Due date is March 29, 2010!
congrats rob.....boy ...you younger guys are gonna give the south eastern ny ice team a boost in members if ya keep this up .... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  i have 800 channals of cable tv soooo i dont think i'll be a daddy any more.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D unless the power goes out..... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Aug 05, 2009, 07:53 AM
congrats Rob;;;;
Good luck your life is not going to be the same as you know it ??? :o ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 05, 2009, 08:12 AM
Hey Topher, I decided to follow your lead. I am going to be a dad! Due date is March 29, 2010!


I'll tell you the same thing that everyone else is telling me....WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU THINKING??

nah...congrats on that :thumbsup: :thumbsup:...this one is gonna be my second one though...I kinda know what to expect...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 05, 2009, 09:51 AM
Holehawg, I see that brokenline posted a pic of his partially painted pink shanty......see what you think ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 05, 2009, 02:28 PM
i noticed it topher....that shacks gonna stand out like jimmy c's jump suit.... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 05, 2009, 02:31 PM
I'll give a call down to the raceshop tonite after fishing..see what we can get in reflective tape/vinyl..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 05, 2009, 06:37 PM
guys, i have some windows if needed. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 05, 2009, 06:44 PM
not for nothting but ... that thing gonna  stick out like mikey jackson at a NRA convention......i'd tone it down abit ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 05, 2009, 11:18 PM
maybe a few black zebra stripes..or cow markings or polka dots
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Aug 06, 2009, 12:08 AM
Good morning everyone,
   Hockey12 (Rob) congratulations being an elementary school teacher you have some idea what to expect in the early years, enjoy all the moments good and bad.
    Holehawg when I saw brokenline's post I thought of Jimmy Claude's pants. Also depending on the amount and size of the reflective tape you need try a hardware store most sell tape for marking your mailbox or driveway. You may know of this ATV dealer already ,but there is a dealership called Baer's in Honesdale. (Route 6 East- 330 Grandview Ave.
    Timster I see from yesterdays Times Herald Record one of Sullivan Counties Judges agreed with you and ordered the evacuation of the former Homowack Lodge.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 06, 2009, 11:23 AM
Holehawg, you got any time set aside for the great Wayne County Fair????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Aug 06, 2009, 02:17 PM
The judge agrees but as of 3:00 pm they are still there ??? ???
What Fox 5 new tonight ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 06, 2009, 04:08 PM
Holehawg, you got any time set aside for the great Wayne County Fair????
maybe the tractor pull day...i'm working pretty much every day now.. ::) ::) ::) and my daughters wedding in las vegas is in a couple of days so i gotta make the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$  ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 06, 2009, 07:39 PM
sounds like the usual B.S. tim. joe, just keep the ice in mind, you'll be ok! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 06, 2009, 09:15 PM
Speaking of keeping the ice in mind..I went out for a bit last night, and set up the new Marcum off the side of the boat....it picked up fish that the fishfinder didn't....and I have decided to sacrifice my 1 ice fishing rod..its a UL Berkley..to be dubbed as the baby's first rod....14 weeks down...26 to go
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 07, 2009, 12:29 PM
Hey guys! I am down in key west. It is beautiful. I may go on a party boat sunday for tarpon.
nice, rub it in rob! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 07, 2009, 12:40 PM
nice, rub it in rob! :laugh:
yeah...some pal... ::)...what no invite for us folks.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: enjoy rob...just watch out for them rum drinks / virgin island pain killers.... :wacko: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 07, 2009, 12:42 PM
You would love it here Pooley, there are a ton of cross dressers!
ooooh man... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: thats low... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:even by our standards... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 07, 2009, 06:06 PM
Just beware of the friendly ones.....enjoy the fun in the sun while it lasts.....cuz the next thing you know, It will be 10 degrees out and ice fishing season ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 07, 2009, 07:53 PM
i don't think i can bring my 30-30 there, can i?  >:D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 08, 2009, 05:11 AM
no but ya can hide in the camo blind and wait for 'um like frankie does when hes on his suburban safari......... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 08, 2009, 10:49 AM
no but ya can hide in the camo blind and wait for 'um like frankie does when hes on his suburban safari......... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

give em a new term for the word "goose" ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 08, 2009, 05:04 PM
no word from rob ????????? i hope hes okay down there... ;) i hope he doesnt drink too much and come back as mrs. hockey.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: pooley...ya better load up the winchester.... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 08, 2009, 08:52 PM
it's a marlin, and i don't miss! mrs. hockey will kick butt if needed! rob is safe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 09, 2009, 05:17 AM
be careful hockey.....when they swing them gucci  purses at ya ...duck.... ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: hope ya  catch a bunch on that fishing boat rob... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 09, 2009, 07:30 AM
should have packed your jigging rod. :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 09, 2009, 11:47 AM
gonna be hard to fish looking over ya shoulder every 3 minutes hockey..... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: and i'd lay off the rum drinks so ya more alert.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 09, 2009, 03:33 PM
aaah geeze hockey.....we was waiting for some big fish pics..... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 09, 2009, 05:18 PM
I figured you'd slip in a pic of one of the noted cross dressers ::) as for some big fish pics...bring em on...as long as you're having fun..

Fished Greenwood today :o.....Greenwood Lake up outside Whitney Point that is....no luck as by the time I got comfortable fishing, park rangers said to go back to the pavilion with your group, because of the nasty storm that came through within minutes of his warning.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 09, 2009, 06:59 PM
is that the cross dressing greenwood? :o sounds gay! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 09, 2009, 07:13 PM
Well, some of the people that I work with are quite metro.. ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 10, 2009, 06:45 AM
metro ??????????????? ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Aug 10, 2009, 02:28 PM
Timster I see the Hasidim group obeyed the judges order and evacuated the old Homowack Lodge. Guess I was wrong (see earlier post) now lets hope they do the renovations and bring the place into compliance with the building codes. Hole Hawg you and your crew looking for a major project. ;) ;) :laugh:
   Hockey 12 enjoy the rest of your trip the school year will be here all to soon.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 10, 2009, 04:55 PM
metro ??????????????? ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

metro..you know, straight with a hint of not straight, well dressed, hair perfectly cut, shaved...that's as far as I go on this one
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 10, 2009, 07:18 PM
Kind of like a clean cut pooley and yo!

do you have to dress nice for school, be clean shaven, etc.???? careful who you put into that group   Just Kidding ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 10, 2009, 09:04 PM
metrosexual is the word here topher. just to keep you up to date!

no, cross dressers are beyond metrosexual! :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 11, 2009, 05:33 AM
was just down ya way guys....stupid daughter got stranded at newark air port . ::)..left here at 4:30 didnt get back til midnight.. >:(..gonna kill my kids after the vegas wedding.. :)..please have a holehawg bail fund... :o..i'll need cigs to barter with ........ ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 11, 2009, 06:39 AM
we gotcha joe! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 11, 2009, 09:32 AM
metrosexual is the word here topher. just to keep you up to date!


I know pooley, just figured its a G-rated site..unsure of verbal boundaries, and yes, the crossdressing thing is WAY over that line
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 11, 2009, 10:22 AM
I know pooley, just figured its a G-rated site..unsure of verbal boundaries, and yes, the crossdressing thing is WAY over that line
good point! well, rob started it! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 11, 2009, 11:18 AM
I think you are right...he posted the pic of you in the daisy duke shorts :laugh:



on another note, pooley, did you hear from JimmyClaud???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Aug 11, 2009, 05:59 PM
Kind of like a clean cut pooley and yo!
  No rob,kind of metro like you, you are a much better example of metro than me a nd pooley,I haven't been on the shanty in a couple weeks,I guess I have to pay more attention and defend myself LOL.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 11, 2009, 06:08 PM
I think you are right...he posted the pic of you in the daisy duke shorts :laugh:



on another note, pooley, did you hear from JimmyClaud???
yeah, he's just really busy. he'll be on here soon. he's got too much work right now. :-\

quote from JimmyClaude:All is OK here. Sorry, Have not had a lot of office/computer time. Guess I should be happy we have work.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 11, 2009, 06:29 PM
I guess I am the bad guy, I will keep my chop busting to the fire house. I knew there was a reason I had 80 posts in 3 years! I don't want to go WAY over any lines.
oooh please rob... ::)  ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:....some rain and lighting show last night down by youse suffern folks ... :o i had no idea if i was on 287 or out in the pluckers for awhile last night....made for some creative driving.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 11, 2009, 07:40 PM
don't worry Rob, its a give and take thing...its all good
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 11, 2009, 08:09 PM
just north of us joe. the park, and the other 3/4 of the county got walloped! we've been lucky this year!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Aug 11, 2009, 10:02 PM
Pooley, YO and I bust eachothers balls nonstop! I can give it and I can take it. If we weren't busting on eachother then something would be wrong. We don't have many limits, I apologize if I offended them or anyone else.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Aug 11, 2009, 11:43 PM
Mr Clean ; WE got rid of the Iseedthemanddon'tbelievedem's thank god!!! ;D
Momma and I went to a private pond Sat. night and we could not do anything wrong ???  ;D
Nice Bass and Blue Gills very large gills ... came home with a spackle bucket full of fish and a belly full of COORS ,,,, Momma had to drive the buggy home,,, LOL   ::)  had to take a couple of beer breaks got tired of catching fish  ??? had to make time to gusel :o
I hate when that happens  :o :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Aug 12, 2009, 12:45 AM
Any post that may have bothered anyone has been deleted!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 12, 2009, 12:18 PM
how was the crossfishing rob? ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 12, 2009, 03:26 PM
Pooley, not to change the subject, but those Spro swivels you gave me last year, were they the 75 lb rated or the 150 lb rated????? Once again on the lookout for more of them, but only able to find the 150's..


Ordered an ice rod blank kit from Mudhole.com...have to see how it comes out...another thing to get done before the child arrives ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Aug 12, 2009, 04:31 PM
Pooley just explained that I was reading a comment the wrong way, my bad!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Aug 12, 2009, 04:33 PM
Pooley, YO and I bust eachothers balls nonstop! I can give it and I can take it. If we weren't busting on eachother then something would be wrong. We don't have many limits, I apologize if I offended them or anyone else.
I accept your apoligy Rob ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 12, 2009, 06:53 PM
aaaaah geeze.... ::)...lets not get too metro on this subject..... :sick: ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: all this apologizing and i'm gonna light a candle or  hold a bake sale or some thing.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 12, 2009, 07:00 PM
Mr Clean ; WE got rid of the Iseedthemanddon'tbelievedem's thank god!!! ;D
Momma and I went to a private pond Sat. night and we could not do anything wrong ???  ;D
Nice Bass and Blue Gills very large gills ... came home with a spackle bucket full of fish and a belly full of COORS ,,,, Momma had to drive the buggy home,,, LOL   ::)  had to take a couple of beer breaks got tired of catching fish  ??? had to make time to gusel :o
I hate when that happens  :o :o
glad to see ya got a win there tim.....my buddy's a electrician who does a lot of work at the summer camps....he told me 3 days a go that he went to one where they had 4 air conditioners on 1 zip plug....their lucky they don't kill everybody with their stunts.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 12, 2009, 07:36 PM
good  job tim! i'll leave it at that! ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Aug 12, 2009, 08:00 PM
The politicians aren't to happy with me , but oh well !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 12, 2009, 08:45 PM
The politicians aren't to happy with me , but oh well !!!!

Well, they will either get over it or die mad.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Aug 12, 2009, 09:06 PM
A tarpon swimming in about 3 feet of water!
(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo217/robstevens12/th_hockeu162.jpg) (http://s377.photobucket.com/albums/oo217/robstevens12/?action=view&current=hockeu162.flv)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Aug 12, 2009, 09:11 PM
These looked like seabass, there were 100s of them

(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo217/robstevens12/hockeu148.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Aug 12, 2009, 09:14 PM
Pooley when he isnt fishing!

(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo217/robstevens12/pooley.jpg)
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Post by: holehawg on Aug 13, 2009, 05:22 AM
should be his x-mass card photo.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:   i might have a pic like that to share when i get back from vegas.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 13, 2009, 06:51 AM
my kind of 6 pack! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 13, 2009, 09:36 PM
What do you think people would say if they saw the group out on the ice with that "six pack"   :o...good thing Joe's getting a quad ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Aug 14, 2009, 01:38 AM
What do you think people would say if they saw the group out on the ice with that "six pack"   :o...good thing Joe's getting a quad ;D
Just make sure you have a foot or more of ice first a lot of weight between the kegs and quad. :laugh: :laugh: Topher that would be the day the D.E.C. will be out checking licenses and tip-ups for proper markings. Honestly officer it is the latest in bulk bait storage systems. ;) ;)

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Aug 14, 2009, 09:08 PM
Pooley and I are still going strong at 10, we are talking about going out in the morning, only if holehawg and topher meet us! Wish you were at the fd with us!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 15, 2009, 05:32 AM
the way works going  ::) i wish i was down there having a cold one with you guys.... :) i still havent brought the qaud....that fellow  wanting to build the house hasnt signed the contract yet.... :-\ god aweful hot up this way...gonna spackle some drywall this morning ...then go to the 40th woodstock concert...should see some sights there.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: beers gonna taste good around 4 bells today.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 15, 2009, 07:51 AM
Was watching the story on Woodstock on VH1 last night...thought to myself that woulda been fun...depending on this afternoons activities, a Capt. n Coke or 2 may be in order this evening ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 15, 2009, 11:09 AM
i have my 2 year old nieces birthday party this afternoon! wooooohooooo! :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 15, 2009, 12:03 PM
well.. ::).. i'm getting ready to hang with around 40 thousand old hippies...wish me luck. :o...even thou i live 15 minutes from woodstock i got a bad feeling traffic's gonna be a dozy..... ::) good thing i grabbed a case of yings.....burp... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 15, 2009, 07:50 PM
not such a bad thing Joe...a case of Ying's oughta help you along  ;)  I got, spined, and wrapped my first ice rod today ( pics coming ) getting a rod dryer Monday to do the wrap finishing....but headed for Knoebel's tomorrow with the family....sunburn, here we come ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 15, 2009, 08:13 PM
I almost forgot, was bored Wednesday nite.....here's what solved it for a little while ;D

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0030-2.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0029.jpg)

A few screws loose aye??? ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 15, 2009, 10:35 PM
naw...ya fit right in this group..... :thumbsup:...soon...soon my friend...we'll lose this humidity..and be on highland or huntington..or some new lake....ps...ya all didt miss much music wise at woodstock all thou the hot babes were all over..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Aug 16, 2009, 02:30 PM
Topher
You have to jig out of your cooler ;D It makes it alittle more interesting :icefish: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 16, 2009, 03:45 PM
at least ther's ice in there! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 16, 2009, 05:07 PM
i'm out of beer..... :'(...and ice after last nights shing gig.... ;) ;D....hang in there topher.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 16, 2009, 06:32 PM
i'm out of beer..... :'(...and ice after last nights shing gig.... ;) ;D....hang in there topher.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

that's a terrible thing! don't you have a convenient mart?  ??? :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 16, 2009, 07:00 PM
the previous problem has been corrected.. ;D....they cant sell beer in gas stations or supermarts  here in pa pooley...thus is why i live on the ny / pa boarder......... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: the big problem was  blondzilla didn't wanna go get me some... ::) they should have a cash for clunkers type thing for wife's.....i noticed some of the new models look quite nice...but than again it always comes down to the attitude thing.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Aug 16, 2009, 10:30 PM
cash for clunker wifes,mmmmm sounds good but ........ ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 17, 2009, 08:02 AM
the previous problem has been corrected.. ;D....they cant sell beer in gas stations or supermarts  here in pa pooley...thus is why i live on the ny / pa boarder......... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: the big problem was  blondzilla didn't wanna go get me some... ::) they should have a cash for clunkers type thing for wife's.....i noticed some of the new models look quite nice...but than again it always comes down to the attitude thing.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:


You also have to think about the PAYMENTS...... ;)

Another thing, Joe, are you still going to see Charlie Daniels Band up at the fair?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: miket. on Aug 17, 2009, 08:18 AM
what an awesome fish!!!way to go!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 17, 2009, 01:53 PM
went out today with a fireman friend, and did pretty good on the bass, and a few yellow perch. his first time out, since breaking both elbows! man, it got hot out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 17, 2009, 06:13 PM
speaking of heat, I went out on the lot today to get a car to bring in..temp registered 136 in the car, in the sun :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 17, 2009, 07:51 PM

You also have to think about the PAYMENTS...... ;)

Another thing, Joe, are you still going to see Charlie Daniels Band up at the fair?
naw topher..i gotta fly to vegas on this weds ...and return on next weds... ::) the women have me in their clutches for 7 days. ::) ::)..we're at code red over here with this dang wedding... ::) ::) ::) only good thing is one of the bachelor party stops is at one of them fully auto gun ranges.... :thumbsup: you folks know how i love the smell of gun powder... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 17, 2009, 09:03 PM
naw topher..i gotta fly to vegas on this weds ...and return on next weds... ::) the women have me in their clutches for 7 days. ::) ::)..we're at code red over here with this dang wedding... ::) ::) ::) only good thing is one of the bachelor party stops is at one of them fully auto gun ranges.... :thumbsup: you folks know how i love the smell of gun powder... :thumbsup:

may be the last chance to make sure the groom to be is fully capable ;)


Not to change the subject and talk about fishing  ::)   my first custom rod is in the drying stages right now and should be finished in about 1 hour...of course it's an ice rod...I'll post pics probably tomorrow ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 18, 2009, 07:38 AM
good luck down there joe. hope you don't have to call us for bail money! :laugh:

way to go topher!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Aug 18, 2009, 06:46 PM
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...unless you need bail money Joe ;D ;D,I'm sure some of the boys down here will help you LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 18, 2009, 06:55 PM
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas...unless you need bail money Joe ;D ;D,I'm sure some of the boys down here will help you LOL
keep watching the news folks...ya never know what  trouble my familys gonna get into.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Aug 18, 2009, 07:12 PM
Come on Chris, I'm sure everyone would love to see that newly wrapped rod, post those pictures, YOUR HOOKED. Fantastic Job on the first rod. :thumbsup: :bow:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 18, 2009, 08:51 PM
Thanks Tubby, and welcome to the SE NY BS thread !!! tubby is the guy that I told 2 years ago when I started working with him that I didn't think I could get into ice fishing ??? **censored** was I thinking ::) now a confirmed addict, he exposed me to rod building...again I said, I don't think I could get into that either....once again...well here's the first custom of many more to be made...it's a 31" Med Light jigging rod...cork handle, graphite blank, etc..if I make another ice rod, then this one will be used in the " Suffern Slammer"..

Well, here's a couple pics...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0040.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0041.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0042.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0043-1.jpg)

Tubby, make sure you leave one weekend open for when we have the gathering, or the Highland tourney...you'd have a blast...don't be shy ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Aug 19, 2009, 02:26 AM
Looking good Topher  :clap: :thumbsup: may you land many fish with that rod.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 19, 2009, 06:02 AM
sharp looking ice rod there topher.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: also welcome aboard the se ny bs site tubby.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:well gang..i'm off like a prom dress to vegas... ::)...see ya in 7 days...... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Aug 19, 2009, 06:15 AM
good job on the rod Topher :thumbsup:   have fun in Vegas Joe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 19, 2009, 07:01 AM
sweet rod topher!

joe, i'll be watching the news. ;) :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: miket. on Aug 19, 2009, 08:01 AM
Thanks Tubby, and welcome to the SE NY BS thread !!! tubby is the guy that I told 2 years ago when I started working with him that I didn't think I could get into ice fishing ??? **censored** was I thinking ::) now a confirmed addict, he exposed me to rod building...again I said, I don't think I could get into that either....once again...well here's the first custom of many more to be made...it's a 31" Med Light jigging rod...cork handle, graphite blank, etc..if I make another ice rod, then this one will be used in the " Suffern Slammer"..

Well, here's a couple pics...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0040.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0041.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0042.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0043-1.jpg)

Tubby, make sure you leave one weekend open for when we have the gathering, or the Highland tourney...you'd have a blast...don't be shy ;D
thats some nice work topher! :bow: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 19, 2009, 05:49 PM
Thanks guys !! I can't wait to get started on my next one in a couple weeks ;D Holehawg--have a blast in Vegas..I know I would... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Aug 19, 2009, 07:30 PM
Topher, I'll have to get a deeper tint of glasses for that reflection from those metallic wraps 8).
I'll we have to do is watch for the flash and we know your on the fish ;D ;D ;D so here comes the crowd :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 19, 2009, 07:31 PM
welcome to the group tubby!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 19, 2009, 07:32 PM
Wait til the next one...been on searching for different design patterns and ideas ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Aug 19, 2009, 08:38 PM
Thanks Pooley, Topher has been trying to get me to come down that way with him, it's a little bit of a ride for me but will try to make it a couple of times.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 19, 2009, 08:41 PM
1/2 hour or so to my house, and them 45-60 min to Huntington....how far is Canadarago??

BTW, Tubby is the Shop foreman/service manager at the dealership that I work at and also the person/reason I have a job still ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Aug 19, 2009, 08:44 PM
Chris, it's about 1 1/2 hours from my back door.

Thanks Buddy
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 19, 2009, 08:50 PM
No, I should be thanking you !! only adjustment you may need to make is to drink Bud Light ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Aug 20, 2009, 06:22 AM
No Bud light for me! I'm still trying to finish off the 1/2 keg of Labatts Light. Now how about some Fosters?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 20, 2009, 07:38 PM
hey gang, how about a delaware river gathering? i'm leaning on holehawg for a location. maybe mid to late september.  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 20, 2009, 08:48 PM
I'll put myself in.....dunno about TFB though ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 21, 2009, 01:14 PM
Another hot, humid, rainy day in NEPA...at least the rain held off last night for the trip to the fair..Charlie Daniels Band was excellent and the castle that TFB's son made got "honorable Mention" in his category..all because the people that reassembled it at the fair messed it all up :o he's proud anyways ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 21, 2009, 02:10 PM
looks like the t-storms are going to hit here soon!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Aug 22, 2009, 06:24 PM
hey gang, how about a delaware river gathering? i'm leaning on holehawg for a location. maybe mid to late september.  ;)
count me in
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 22, 2009, 07:17 PM
hey guys, i took 3rd place in the anything category in the myfishfinder tourney! :flex: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 22, 2009, 11:42 PM
hey guys, i took 3rd place in the anything category in the myfishfinder tourney! :flex: :laugh:

Was that the bluegill that you posted a pic of here???? Congrats man..I agree..you  :flex:

                                                        :clap: :bow: :clap: :bow: :clap:


What did you win???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 23, 2009, 08:00 AM
that was it. just won bragging rights!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: miket. on Aug 23, 2009, 08:06 AM
that was it. just won bragging rights!
well deserved bragging to, that was a real nice blue gill!!! way to go pooley!
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Post by: topher7694 on Aug 23, 2009, 10:51 AM
its a heck of an accomplishment !  I'd be proud as heck......I think this group is gonna put a hurtin' on the IS tourney this year  :flex: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: YO1157 on Aug 23, 2009, 11:39 AM
its a heck of an accomplishment !  I'd be proud as heck......I think this group is gonna put a hurtin' on the IS tourney this year  :flex: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
I like the way you think Topher! :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Aug 23, 2009, 09:21 PM
Hopefully we can get you guys to come up for the Highland Lake tourney in February too ;D

Went out tonite to Belmont Lake after the almighty bullhead..came home with 4 ranging from 11" to 16" and 1 bluegill that had 2 pieces of fishing line hanging out of its mouth..one on each side ???
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Post by: holehawg on Aug 28, 2009, 05:34 PM
hey gang i'm back from sin city....no arrest...no mace...no taser...not even a good old LA choke hold...lots of pics to come..what a town... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Aug 28, 2009, 05:52 PM
hey gang i'm back from sin city....no arrest...no mace...no taser...not even a good old LA choke hold...lots of pics to come..what a town... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

That mean you didn't have much fun ????????
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Post by: holehawg on Aug 28, 2009, 06:39 PM
oooh nooo we had fun. 8)..just didnt get caught..... ;) ;D ;D ;D if mrs hole hawg ever leaves me i'm moving to vegas..... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:  i'll post pics topher once i get settled ...me still feeling the affects of too much booze and west coast time change......  ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Aug 28, 2009, 08:38 PM
guys, check out this link...

http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=81067479&albumID=3010865&imageID=51748243 (http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=81067479&albumID=3010865&imageID=51748243)

how's this look?......TFB says there's no question...... ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Aug 28, 2009, 09:15 PM
hmmmmmm... a topher mini- me.. 8)..all thats missing is a tip down & a can of red bull..... ;D...how is the mrs. ??????????? feeling okay i hope.. :)
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Post by: hockey12 on Aug 28, 2009, 09:35 PM
That is pretty cool!
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Post by: topher7694 on Aug 29, 2009, 07:00 AM
She is doing much better  ;D...now that carnival season here is pretty much over, the potato pancake craving has passed, thank God ::) with school starting this past week, the salon has been so busy, she hasn't had time to feel sick.....I'm going to start setting short term goals in terms of when ice season starts..the first one is the 20 week ultrasound is 3 weeks away....then we find out if its gonna have an "innie" or an "outie"  ???
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Post by: pooley on Aug 29, 2009, 07:02 AM
looks like you for sure!
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Aug 29, 2009, 08:35 AM
hey guys... I'm still kickin'... the baby is starting to also. I think the baby and Topher have the same head/face shape (at least from the side) It was hard to find a picture of Topher without a hat on to compare, had to flip and rotate that one to get a similar angle. ... Thank goodness I'm having a c-section, not natural with that melon!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Glad to hear you survived Vegas, HoleHawg. And Pooley congrats to the 3rd place BG.
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Post by: pooley on Aug 29, 2009, 01:17 PM
hey guys... I'm still kickin'... the baby is starting to also. I think the baby and Topher have the same head/face shape (at least from the side) It was hard to find a picture of Topher without a hat on to compare, had to flip and rotate that one to get a similar angle. ... Thank goodness I'm having a c-section, not natural with that melon!!!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

Glad to hear you survived Vegas, HoleHawg. And Pooley congrats to the 3rd place BG.
glad to hear you're doing well TFB! thanks for the congrats. did he build you a jigging rod yet? ;)
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Post by: YO1157 on Aug 30, 2009, 09:55 AM
hey gang i'm back from sin city....no arrest...no mace...no taser...not even a good old LA choke hold...lots of pics to come..what a town... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
not even a tazer? :o guess your starting to show your age Joe :laugh:
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Post by: holehawg on Aug 30, 2009, 04:10 PM
not even a tazer? :o guess your starting to show your age Joe :laugh:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: yea i'm slowing up compared to the 20 somethings i was hanging with... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: holehawg on Aug 30, 2009, 04:20 PM
okay heres some pics from vegas... my pooley keg photo comeback....(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/vegas147.jpg) me and blondzilla and the brat that got hitched...(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/vegas126.jpg)...me and blondzilla with the viper we rented...(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/vegas005.jpg)....(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/vegas002.jpg)...and my grandson chase in his elvis getup..... ::)(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/vegas001.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 30, 2009, 05:27 PM
as far as not being able to keep up with the 20 somethings, that doesn't matter---by the looks of things they had to try to keep up with you ;D
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Post by: pooley on Aug 30, 2009, 07:57 PM
wow, that's an 18 pack to die for! :laugh:
great pics joe!
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Post by: holehawg on Aug 30, 2009, 08:17 PM
pooley... i gotta show ya the grand canyon pics  once i down load them ...its really something to see.... :thumbsup:  wish i could say i drank all them kegs but i fill up pretty fast these days.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Aug 30, 2009, 08:29 PM
  wish i could say i drank all them kegs but i fill up pretty fast these days.... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

but Joe, you had a whole week    ;)
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Post by: pooley on Aug 31, 2009, 07:31 AM
but Joe, you had a whole week    ;)
i agree topher!
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Post by: holehawg on Aug 31, 2009, 05:56 PM
 blondzilla was keeping me on a short lease.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i did put a dent in their rum stock tho..... ;D ;D ;D and i supported some single moms one dollar at a time..... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 31, 2009, 10:30 PM
blondzilla was keeping me on a short lease.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i did put a dent in their rum stock tho..... ;D ;D ;D and i supported some single moms one dollar at a time..... ;)
you're such a giver joe! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 31, 2009, 10:32 PM
i just noticed something.
902 posts on this thread.

12214 looks at this thread. :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 01, 2009, 11:04 AM
blondzilla was keeping me on a short lease.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: i did put a dent in their rum stock tho..... ;D ;D ;D and i supported some single moms one dollar at a time..... ;)

its also called economic stimulus..... ;)


pooley, you know you are # 5 on the site for most posts as well...they posted stats like that in a thread sometime a couple weeks ago.....

and with the 12000+ views, only 500 more to catch the highest viewed thread in NY General...the sullivan county ice fishing thread ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 01, 2009, 07:05 PM
we's gonna be famous... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: got my pa doe tag today... :thumbsup: got a pheasant hunt in the works...and its getting close to time for me and topher to do some big fish fishing on the d..... ;) i got a line on some big bait we was chatting about topher....gotta see bill to get a exact location ....
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 01, 2009, 07:08 PM
you're such a giver joe! :laugh:
them poor girls work hard pooley.... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Sep 01, 2009, 07:32 PM
we's gonna be famous... ;) ;D :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: got my pa doe tag today... :thumbsup: got a pheasant hunt in the works...and its getting close to time for me and topher to do some big fish fishing on the d..... ;) i got a line on some big bait we was chatting about topher....gotta see bill to get a exact location ....


ok..just gotta let me know if this is gonna be a night time thing ( gotta hook up the lights on the boat ) and whatever else is needed from my end ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 01, 2009, 07:42 PM
yepper on the night time thing ...dinner til darkish ...neighbor bill is in s.c. for 2  week's ..when he gets back hes gonna show me where and tell me how....then we get to try... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Sep 01, 2009, 07:48 PM
looking forward to it !!  Then we can find out what is needed for gear..pole, line weight, hooks, etc

I gotta start getting stuff around for the salmon run in Oct. as well...
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 02, 2009, 06:21 PM
is it still shoulder to shoulder at Pulaski ????????????or do ya have a better spot... ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 03, 2009, 08:40 AM
if you go where they now charge to " park" its not shoulder to shoulder, but most everywhere else it is
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 03, 2009, 01:20 PM
going out with hockey12 tomorrow for perch and crappie. trying small crayfish, and nightcrawlers. ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 03, 2009, 05:35 PM
going out with hockey12 tomorrow for perch and crappie. trying small crayfish, and nightcrawlers. ;)
hows our other dad to be doing ??????? is he still bending nails or has the school system regained their senses and hired him back...
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Post by: hockey12 on Sep 04, 2009, 02:38 PM
hows our other dad to be doing ??????? is he still bending nails or has the school system regained their senses and hired him back...

Working for NYU! ;D
(new york unemployment) Hopefully I will find something soon!
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Post by: pooley on Sep 04, 2009, 07:57 PM
2 new kids coming, we need to help with names! ;) i like jig, or flag! :laugh:
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Post by: hockey12 on Sep 04, 2009, 08:11 PM
2 new kids coming, we need to help with names! ;) i like jig, or flag! :laugh:
Blanket! ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 04, 2009, 08:16 PM
i cant help with the names...but i think youse younger guys need cable tv............ ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Sep 04, 2009, 08:46 PM
Ugly Stick has been brought up by the boys here...more than once........maybe better to name the baby Sage, or Winston, or Topher ;)

Harry Tidge.... ;D

In reality, we have it narrowed down to a couple names...Emma or Emily for a girl and Ethan or Evan for a boy


BTW, Pooley, how did you guys make out fishing????
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Post by: topher7694 on Sep 04, 2009, 08:52 PM
(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/41/l_f789ecfbab664c27963ac652ae92150a.jpg)


going on the 21st of this month for the 20 week ultrasound to determine "innie or outie" status
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 04, 2009, 08:56 PM
perhaps some thing simple like hole hawg.... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: at least joe he could always spell..... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: pooley on Sep 05, 2009, 08:50 AM
how about catfish? :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 05, 2009, 02:48 PM
Walter?

Gill?

Fisher?
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 05, 2009, 08:34 PM
don't go with rat finkie or jigg a wopper  ::)...tbf will have ya hide.... ;D the child will have better bus rides / peer pressure if ya go with a  conventional name topher... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: topher7694 on Sep 05, 2009, 08:37 PM
Hey Joe, (and everyone else) check out that link for the Hook Set Tip Up....it may be what you are looking for for the walleyes ;)

trying to make a possible duplicate as we speak ;D
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Post by: pooley on Sep 05, 2009, 11:05 PM
i still like pooley, or Olivia. (my daughters name)
 and brandy! :laugh:
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 06, 2009, 06:33 AM
hey topher..my cousin nailed a musky in the d yesterday only around 26 inches but at least we know their there ;D.... :thumbsup: plus one of the summer residents said he had something on that pulled him and the kayak around ...sounds like what we was dicussing is starting up.... :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Sep 06, 2009, 09:33 AM
Well I guess I had better get my butt in gear and get the boat ready !!!!!   That and I gotta spool my " big fish " reel.....other than that I think I'm set ;)


We are going through and weeding out names that we do not like.....TFB has got the list of possibles....I think we're good ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Sep 07, 2009, 07:48 PM
We have been talking names also, she likes taylor for a girl. I like Colton (Colt) for a boy. I am sure we will change our minds a couple times before we are done. My buddy from college has two boys, Hunter and Fisher!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 07, 2009, 08:30 PM
We started to weed out names we didn't like/want.....makes things a little easier...at 154 names on that list..


The bullheads/walleyes were uncooperative this evening...oh well ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Sep 10, 2009, 05:58 PM
We have been talking names also, she likes taylor for a girl. I like Colton (Colt) for a boy. I am sure we will change our minds a couple times before we are done. My buddy from college has two boys, Hunter and Fisher!
If I was you I'd name him Bill... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 11, 2009, 12:57 PM
hmmmmm.... william yo topher..... ;) ;D    yea...i can see tfb going for that one.... ::) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: some day huh...9 11 still makes ya remember all the loss....... :( the old fire companys doing a little 9 11 fd / pd honor thing tonight...i think i might  go hoist one with the old gang....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Sep 11, 2009, 05:46 PM
Its a sad day for alot of people around here,its ashame how many people did forget!
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 11, 2009, 06:06 PM
yeah....it stinks the way most have just shrugged it off...we lost a good friend and a neighbor that day....
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Post by: pooley on Sep 11, 2009, 07:19 PM
i saw lots of memorial signs in my travels today. a sad day to remember.
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Post by: hockey12 on Sep 11, 2009, 07:25 PM
Hey Pooley- Ramsey Outdoor Sidewalk Sale tommorrow!!!!
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Post by: IceBalls on Sep 11, 2009, 11:03 PM
Hi Guys;  Thought I'd drop in just to say Hello!  Been doing my Summertime ocean thing......good fishing year out there.  While I'm here I want to pay my respects to all the 9/11 HEROS who gave us the strength to continue with our lives by displaying their courage, bravery and devotion on that horrible day and in the months that followed. NYPD - NYFD - EMT's - AND ALL THE OTHER FIRST RESPONDERS, Thank You for showing us the way Americans stand together in times of crisis.  NEVER, EVER FORGET !!

Looking forward to seeing you guys out on the ice this Winter !!

Rodger  (IceBalls)
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Post by: topher7694 on Sep 15, 2009, 09:18 PM
Awful quiet in here...... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:




Pooley, doesn't Frankie have one of those Strikemaster Electric Augers??????   I found one for a good price....if its the same as his, I'm gonna get it..I hope ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 16, 2009, 06:18 AM
 sorry guys ...been busy...lost a golf buddy to cancer on sat. had to be around for the family ....topher ...the big fishys are biting / running in the mighty d...we got to pick a afternoon to fish.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 16, 2009, 08:21 AM
Awful quiet in here...... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:




Pooley, doesn't Frankie have one of those Strikemaster Electric Augers??????   I found one for a good price....if its the same as his, I'm gonna get it..I hope ;D
yeah, that's the one topher.
sorry to hear it joe.
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Post by: holehawg on Sep 16, 2009, 09:50 AM
i seem to be attending alot of irish wakes this year pooley....my liver cant take this abuse... ::) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:..also to the suffern gang...when ya come up next time to fish i believe i got a cabin ya all can stay in ...my buddys clearing up the details.... ;D.. topher wudda ya suggest for a line weight for my ugly stick rod i'm gonna use on this striper thing.... ??? ??? ??? i'll be out for a bit...gotta dail in my  new scope on the in- line muzzle loader...meat season starts soon.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: pooley on Sep 16, 2009, 10:37 AM
a cabin would be awesome. sucks making someone the DD when we come up your way.

what size stripers you getting up there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 16, 2009, 11:17 AM
the guy with the cabins getting shipped off to germany....might be able to swing it for ya guys over winter on some weekends... :thumbsup:  as for the stripers....some guys are getting some in the 2ft to 3ft range..there isnt many and its not like fishing the hudson or off the island ...but in some spots their here.....costing me alot of beer to learn how and where.... ::) ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: these old guys dont like to share their spots... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Post by: pooley on Sep 16, 2009, 02:24 PM
good 12# mono, abraision resistant will be fine. i have 20# Fireline 'crystal' on one spool, and 12# stren 'Duratuf' on the other.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 16, 2009, 06:11 PM
thanks pooley i gotta get the gear up to par for this...topher...yooo hoo...where is ya buddy ???????????? getting near crunch time... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 16, 2009, 07:57 PM
thanks pooley i gotta get the gear up to par for this...topher...yooo hoo...where is ya buddy ???????????? getting near crunch time... ;) ;D

waiting in the wings.......got 12 lb Seaguar Fluoro on my Riversider 9' rod....same setup as salmon, except I use 8 lb for that....trying to see what the schedule holds for me, I have an engine to change this weekend, but I may be able to get free Sunday.....Monday is the doctor's day, and I can't get off again until starting the 28th due to a co worker taking a weeks vacation to go fishing out of NC...let me know what your schedule is Holehawg...and also what about other terminal tackle is needed?????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 17, 2009, 12:07 PM
this weekend isnt good for me either....next one  i can but i guess ya cant....lets shoot for the next sat or sun that you think you can make.....i'll make it work on my end...columbus weekend is the only other one i cant do..... ;D as for the bunker bait i 'll get it ....i'll throw ya some gas money when ya come over...other than that i cant think of anything... ??? ??? ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 17, 2009, 04:08 PM
this coming weekend is bad but the weekend after that is good ;D...picked up the line to spool my reel and a few bigger live bait hooks 3/0 and 4/0....plus a little something that I call, "the secret weapon"..If you still have my # give me a jingle and we'll get set up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 17, 2009, 09:07 PM
good luck guys! wish i could join you!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Sep 19, 2009, 01:09 AM
 Pooley- YO - Hockey 12 and the rest of the Suffern gang if the cabin offer does not work out try this motel. Fosterdale Motor Lodge at the corner of routes 17b and 52 about two miles or less from Lake Huntington. Get off of route 17 west bound at exit 104 take route 17b west. You will pass White Lake and Bethel Woods (1969 Woodstock site) the motor lodge is right at the intersection (Blinker Light). I think one of there units is an efficiency. You can also get meals at the Lakeside Cafe (across from lake access parking lot ) and one of Hole Hawg's haunts "Our Place on the Lake" .
   Here is a hyper link for the motor lodge's website   www.fmlodge.com (http://www.fmlodge.com)   I checked the link it works and I have the right web address.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 19, 2009, 07:12 AM
thanks steve!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 19, 2009, 08:32 PM
hoping to go with our new dad to be on monday. hitting a lake that has been closed from memorial day, to labor day.  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 19, 2009, 09:14 PM
Monday is the 20 week ultrasound day...indoor or outdoor plumbing to be researched ;) best of luck to you guys fishing  :)

Cameryn Grace and Sophia Elizabeth are on the top of the girl name chart....still picking boys.....but after we find out about the boy or girl, if we cannot decide on 1 name we are going to narrow it down to 5...give a number to each name and number my tip ups...whichever flag goes off first, I give TFB the number and that's the name we are going to use ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 20, 2009, 06:32 AM
anyone wanna start a $$$$$$$$$$$$ pool on tophers new borns name...i'll give vegas type odds..... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Sep 21, 2009, 02:31 AM
thanks steve!
  Pooley your welcome ,only part of what makes this website great members helping one another out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 21, 2009, 03:56 PM
the current odds are 3 to 1 that it is a GIRL !!!!!.......we shall name her Cameryn Grace ;D  she's 9 inches long and weighs a whopping 11 ounces...going back again for another ultrasound at 30 weeks ( the first day of rifle season) to confirm that there is indoor plumbing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Sep 21, 2009, 06:07 PM
Hey boys, how bout some love on the coolest pic contest for an Orange County boy  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 22, 2009, 05:56 AM
Hey boys, how bout some love on the coolest pic contest for an Orange County boy  ;)
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: seems we've  become baby infested lately...one good thing about this recession is the hunting / fishing crowd is repopulating the ranks... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 22, 2009, 09:44 AM
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: seems we've  become baby infested lately...one good thing about this recession is the hunting / fishing crowd is repopulating the ranks... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
i don't think i need to help that cause, this late in life! :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 22, 2009, 09:47 AM
How about this weekend Holehawg???? I have either Saturday or Sunday...one or the other, you choose :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Sep 22, 2009, 03:03 PM
i don't think i need to help that cause, this late in life! :o
No babys here either, my girls in college and this is no time for another lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Sep 22, 2009, 05:06 PM
No baby's here either. ;D It's time to play with my grandson for the day and send him back home.
Love it!!! He will get his first fishing pole this Christmas from Grama and Granpa  :clap: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 22, 2009, 05:15 PM
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: seems we've  become baby infested lately...one good thing about this recession is the hunting / fishing crowd is repopulating the ranks... ;) :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

gotta do something when you don't have money....or ice.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Sep 22, 2009, 07:38 PM
Monday is the 20 week ultrasound day...indoor or outdoor plumbing to be researched ;) best of luck to you guys fishing  :)

Cameryn Grace and Sophia Elizabeth are on the top of the girl name chart....still picking boys.....but after we find out about the boy or girl, if we cannot decide on 1 name we are going to narrow it down to 5...give a number to each name and number my tip ups...whichever flag goes off first, I give TFB the number and that's the name we are going to use ;D

Cameryn is on my wife's top 3. Her sister works for a radiologist so we have been getting weekly ultrasounds and it is looking like a girl right now!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 22, 2009, 08:32 PM
my nephew's girlfriend is going to have a boy this weekend. (induced)  8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Sep 24, 2009, 01:34 AM
Hey boys, how bout some love on the coolest pic contest for an Orange County boy  ;)
   I gave you one of my votes Wolfpak , your photo reminds me of my last trip to the Adirondacks (Spectulator-Lake Pleasant area) .

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 24, 2009, 08:58 PM
OK Holehawg, the boat is ready, the gear is ready, I'm ready.....so whenever you want to go, just let me know!!!  But until then, the river up here is at the proper level and the time of year is right....here wally, wally, wally..... ;) gotta restock up on the Berkley Gulp minners :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 25, 2009, 09:09 PM
Going down to TFB's family's house in the AM to finish the motor job in the Saturn....and when the paycheck comes from that , then its Sunday AM to Cortez, PA to pick up my new power auger...a Jiffy Legend Model 31 8" cut.....been used 3 times by the guy that took his grand kids fishing 1 time.....talk about a lucky find !!! :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 26, 2009, 07:59 AM
sounds good topher!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Sep 26, 2009, 08:01 AM
Going down to TFB's family's house in the AM to finish the motor job in the Saturn....and when the paycheck comes from that , then its Sunday AM to Cortez, PA to pick up my new power auger...a Jiffy Legend Model 31 8" cut.....been used 3 times by the guy that took his grand kids fishing 1 time.....talk about a lucky find !!! :)
Nice find topher
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 26, 2009, 08:17 AM
It was right at the outer reaches of what I wanted to spend at $225...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Sep 27, 2009, 03:54 AM
   I gave you one of my votes Wolfpak , your photo reminds me of my last trip to the Adirondacks (Spectulator-Lake Pleasant area) .

 Steve
  Thanks mr. clean, that photo was taken at Lake Superior State Park in Bethal after a fresh snow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Sep 27, 2009, 09:15 AM
Nice find topher, Lucky Dog ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 27, 2009, 05:18 PM
Blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while......this thing is cherry....Ill get some pics of it....it was new in '03 and only drilled 10 holes during 1 outing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 27, 2009, 07:21 PM
OK Holehawg, the boat is ready, the gear is ready, I'm ready.....so whenever you want to go, just let me know!!!  But until then, the river up here is at the proper level and the time of year is right....here wally, wally, wally..... ;) gotta restock up on the Berkley Gulp minners :)
hey topher...sorry i missed ya call...been away again.... ::) ::) ::) ::) let me catch up on things and we'll pick a day.... ;D this traveling stuff is gotta end.... ::) ::) ::) congrats on the jiffy.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 27, 2009, 08:07 PM
He it is...

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0028-2.jpg)


And we got this pic from the front garden pond  ;D

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0044-1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 28, 2009, 06:03 AM
jiffy looks mint.....like brand new.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Sep 28, 2009, 06:16 AM
topher, Can You drill me some holes? ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 28, 2009, 07:28 AM
sweet find topher!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Sep 28, 2009, 12:03 PM
I'm back boys it has been awhile.  Got the ice itch and finally figured out the cookies so I can log in.  was kinda depressed with all the talk and I couldn't time a darn thing.  lol Come on cold weather.  By the way nice auger topher.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Sep 28, 2009, 02:22 PM
Looks like you got a good deal Topher,just another couple months and you can use it. we will be making a trip up first ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Sep 30, 2009, 06:18 PM
Its to Quiet in here,where did everyone go?Pooley... Holehawg....Topher,where are u guys?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 30, 2009, 06:28 PM
 ! Been out in the garage playin' with my new Jiffy !!!!        Other than that, just passing the time until the weekend when the house construction starts again ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 01, 2009, 05:31 AM
i'm here. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Oct 01, 2009, 06:11 PM
! Been out in the garage playin' with my Jiffy !!!!  ::)

Hunny ... should ya be telling people that on the internet...  :o

Hey guys.. I'm here too... just signing in to let y'all know I still have a pulse. I told Topher that I'm going to make it out on the ice once before the baby comes... but he has to haul all of his stuff out... set up the ice tent with the heater (while I sit in the warm truck, of course)... then he has to bring the jet sled back and haul my *ss out to the tent so I don't fall on the ice and hurt the baby!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 01, 2009, 07:29 PM
Hunny ... should ya be telling people that on the internet...  :o

Hey guys.. I'm here too... just signing in to let y'all know I still have a pulse. I told Topher that I'm going to make it out on the ice once before the baby comes... but he has to haul all of his stuff out... set up the ice tent with the heater (while I sit in the warm truck, of course)... then he has to bring the jet sled back and haul my *ss out to the tent so I don't fall on the ice and hurt the baby!  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
sounds like a plan TFB! :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 01, 2009, 09:25 PM
I think all I have left to get now for her is she wants one of those Green Hornet Rods from Grumpy Old Men.... ;)


Holehawg, that spot out on the Big D, is that still fishable with either a NY or PA license?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: SkeeterJeff on Oct 01, 2009, 09:47 PM
I think all I have left to get now for her is she wants one of those Green Hornet Rods from Grumpy Old Men.... ;)

Here 'ya go:

http://cgi.ebay.com/GRUMPY-OLD-MEN-GREEN-HORNET-ICE-FISHING-POLE-26_W0QQitemZ250504217235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a53370293&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 (http://cgi.ebay.com/GRUMPY-OLD-MEN-GREEN-HORNET-ICE-FISHING-POLE-26_W0QQitemZ250504217235QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a53370293&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)

I have thought several times about buying one just for the heck of it.

Jeff
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 02, 2009, 06:52 PM
thanks Skeeter, I bid on one last night and forgot about it this morning and missed it !! She will just have to use one of my homemade custom rods instead ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 02, 2009, 07:25 PM
hey guys been busy...mr dad got told he has cancer....gotta do the family stuff for a while...i 'll catch back up with ya soon...yeah topher..ya can fish the delaware river with either a ny or pa licence until ya hit the nj line.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 02, 2009, 07:31 PM
Sorry to hear Holehawg...been a tough year for you TFB  and I will be sure to keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 02, 2009, 10:14 PM
damn joe! tough indeed! my prayers are with you too!  :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: SkeeterJeff on Oct 02, 2009, 10:16 PM
thanks Skeeter, I bid on one last night and forgot about it this morning and missed it !! She will just have to use one of my homemade custom rods instead ;)

They have them on there all of the time, although they are about to stop making them.  You should still have the opportunity to pick one up.  

Jeff

Update:  Here is another one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/GRUMPY-OLD-MEN-GREEN-HORNET-ICE-FISHING-POLE-28-1-2_W0QQitemZ250507692393QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a536c0969&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 (http://cgi.ebay.com/GRUMPY-OLD-MEN-GREEN-HORNET-ICE-FISHING-POLE-28-1-2_W0QQitemZ250507692393QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3a536c0969&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 03, 2009, 08:08 AM
I checked and saw that there are a few new ones on there that still have plenty of time left....just hafta wait and see...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Oct 03, 2009, 09:23 PM
I remember seeing the plans online some where for the Grumpy Old Men rod. If I can find it I will post it!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 08, 2009, 05:50 PM
Thanks Hockey...in the meantime, I'll keep an eye out and see what I can find as well

On a sadder note, we lost our 15 yr German Shepherd this morning. Due to being very sick and old age the Doc said it was probably best for her and we agreed....R.I.P Trooper, you really were a great pooch :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 08, 2009, 06:39 PM
man thank sucks topher... :'( :'( :'(..  i know how a dog loss can be.... dads cancer operation is in last week of oct. ...i'm throwing money at it ..hope it goes okay...hes my best bud...what a crappie year.... :-\ :-\ :-\ yo ..i'm gonna try to to get there on the 17th ..need directions...i can get to mt. fujui....lol...may need a floor to sleep on ..lol...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 08, 2009, 08:26 PM
Holehawg, if you get a chance, do you have any bigger pics of your sled with the auger stand in it? need some ideas as to what I can do for mine
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 09, 2009, 07:33 AM
sad news here gang, YO's mom passed away. he's in florida for the funeral.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 09, 2009, 07:49 AM
geeze this is a h***ll'va year aint it.... :( will have to send my thoughts and prayers....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 09, 2009, 08:45 AM
let's hope that this next year is at least a little better...this one has been awful
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 09, 2009, 10:43 AM
Holehawg, if you get a chance, do you have any bigger pics of your sled with the auger stand in it? need some ideas as to what I can do for mine
here goes the pics ...(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/sledpics011.jpg)                                            (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/sledpics012.jpg)                                     (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/sledpics010.jpg)                                               (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/sledpics014.jpg)                                      only thing i would change is i would build it out of 5 1/4 thick pine lumber ....3/4 thick is a little weak...or you could make 2  of every piece in 3/4 pine and screw them together...that wud be real strong....hope this helps...oooh yeah... line up the lenght of the jiffy auger before ya eye bolt it to the sled top...so it craddles right in the cut outs...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 09, 2009, 11:07 AM
thanks!!! I got some time still as I am waiting for my new sled ( upgrading from the lil jet jr...)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 09, 2009, 11:10 AM
cant wait to get out on the ice this year...got me some fishing to do and some beers to drink...this summer/ fall has been crazy... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 09, 2009, 01:00 PM
I'll see if the house project goes as planned this weekend, maybe if you want a ride a long buddy for the 17th, I may be able to go/follow ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 09, 2009, 01:17 PM
of course if i can wing it your invited to ride with me...just gotta see how all this family stuff plays out... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 09, 2009, 01:25 PM
ok !   silly question, do you use the stock autolite plug in your jiffy, and what do you run for a ratio and use for oil...this power auger thing is new to me and I gotta keep it for a long time....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 09, 2009, 03:12 PM
hmmmm..  just replaced it with the  same one in it (spark plug that is..) as for gas oil i just mixed it like my weed eater / chain saw...lol...i'm not a high tech guy... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Oct 12, 2009, 08:42 PM
I am taking up hunting this year. Pooley was nice enough to take me on a little scouting mission today. We saw some signs of deer and bear. Pretty cool stuff. I havent really ben hunting since me dad used to take me when I was a kid.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 13, 2009, 01:53 AM
Greetings,
  Sure is a lot of sad news in the last few pages. A couple I work with lost their new born infant daughter last week.
     Topher did you look at the augers gas cap I know my snow blower has the gasoline's ratio printed on it. Also check the equipment forum a lot of people singing the praises of Amsoil product line. Some members are running a 100 to 1 mixture with no problems. You could also try contacting Jiffy.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 13, 2009, 06:05 AM
I am taking up hunting this year. Pooley was nice enough to take me on a little scouting mission today. We saw some signs of deer and bear. Pretty cool stuff. I havent really ben hunting since me dad used to take me when I was a kid.
its awesome..hockey...peac e and quiet...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 13, 2009, 07:13 AM
i like being in the woods when they wake up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 13, 2009, 08:53 PM
the element of surprise is the best... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 14, 2009, 02:38 AM
shooting and eating my fravs....plus the whole deer camp thing...2 weeks of  guy stuff dooberey..... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 14, 2009, 07:35 AM
Not to be the bearer of bad news but,

















IT'S SNOWING AT MY HOUSE THIS MORNING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!11
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Oct 14, 2009, 06:23 PM
I'm back from Fla. all is good now. Time to get back to normal and its still on for saturday! rain or shine
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 14, 2009, 08:05 PM
hope youse PA guys will join us! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 14, 2009, 08:09 PM
As it looks now, if Joe goes down, I'll come with him...just gotta wait to hear from him as to what's what.. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 15, 2009, 06:12 AM
cool, everyone is hoping you guys make it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 15, 2009, 11:39 AM
well, I finally made the plunge late last night and added IS Militia member to my avatar..now all we need is some Ice ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Oct 15, 2009, 12:33 PM
Wet snow in suffern right now!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 15, 2009, 09:14 PM
well, I finally made the plunge late last night and added IS Militia member to my avatar..now all we need is some Ice ;D

welcome brother!!!! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 15, 2009, 09:19 PM
welcome brother!!!! ;D

Thanks !    what time is the shindig on Sat??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 15, 2009, 09:20 PM
say noon- when you get up the next morning! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 15, 2009, 09:22 PM
hopefully I can get ahold of Joe.....otherwise transportation is a little tough...trying to baby the Danger Ranger a little longer..actually as long as possible..but we got a few good used trucks in at the Dealership and I just might have to upgrade
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 16, 2009, 05:34 AM
hang in there topher..my trucks at the shop getting new rotors and brakes since i had a caliper stick and fried the passenger side ..i'll know tonight if im getting it back by sat. i wanna go see our buds but everything my way is messed up ..having some tough luck this year... >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 16, 2009, 10:06 PM
IF not, the ice will be here soon enough....

On another note, I rolled my first 700 of the young season earlier tonite finishing with a 714  ;D

they tell me A blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Neversink Jimmy on Oct 16, 2009, 10:18 PM
Glad to see you guys are back at it again already this season... 

Sorry to hear of all the troubles- hang in there.

 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 18, 2009, 07:32 AM
hey gang. the fish fry was great! wish you guys were here too!
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/GetAttachment1-3.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/GetAttachment1-4.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 18, 2009, 04:26 PM
with staying home, got a lot of work done on the house...considering we have a baby on the way that doesn't have a bedroom...that's a good thing...but ice is coming soon, so the house is gonna be ready, whether I gotta work some all nighters or whatever I gotta do...gotta take 95% of the load off TFB so she can take it easy...she makes one heck of a supervisor..a real "pusher" ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Kildato on Oct 18, 2009, 04:53 PM
Hey guys, I finally made an account after being tired of looking over topher's shoulder at the site.  ;D My names Garrett; AKA: G Man  ::); and I'm in some of topher's ice fishing pics. Just thought I'd say hi and explain who the weirdo in the skull cap in topher's pics were. Expect more posting from me (MUAHAHA!) and more ice fishing pics. Thanx, and see ya guys later. Bye.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 18, 2009, 07:44 PM
Hey guys, I finally made an account after being tired of looking over topher's shoulder at the site.  ;D My names Garrett; AKA: G Man  ::); and I'm in some of topher's ice fishing pics. Just thought I'd say hi and explain who the weirdo in the skull cap in topher's pics were. Expect more posting from me (MUAHAHA!) and more ice fishing pics. Thanx, and see ya guys later. Bye.
welcome Garrett!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 19, 2009, 05:30 PM
a big welcome to the g-man.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:....wish i could have gotten down to bills bash ....just got the dodge back  with the all 4 brakes and rotors bill ..ouch.... :o...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 19, 2009, 09:44 PM
working at a dealership, I know what you mean....parts these days aren't getting any better but the prices are outrageous as well as labor costs ::)

If in the future you need work done Holehawg, let me know...it'll save you some bucks...I work cheap
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Kildato on Oct 20, 2009, 10:25 AM
*Cough Cough* Yeah, right. *Cough Cough* ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Kildato on Oct 20, 2009, 10:41 AM
 :%$#!: School driving me NUTZ! My brother drove me crazy last night from him bringing home "Tristen", a plastic annoying little baby. IT WOKE ME UP 9 TIMES DURING THE NIGHT! I'm really tired. :wacko:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 20, 2009, 12:58 PM
Kildato, I hope that you are all caught up with your school work ;)

Pooley, was just surfing the Militia shack...you have quite a pic on the coolest ice thread....old pic??

GM in Johnson City is getting their ice stuff out on the shelves..basic stuff so far, a couple Frabill shelters, a few different jigging rods and reels and a few jigs, and Frabill tip ups, as well as ice suits, gloves, augers and blades
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 20, 2009, 01:54 PM
Kildato, I hope that you are all caught up with your school work ;)

Pooley, was just surfing the Militia shack...you have quite a pic on the coolest ice thread....old pic??

GM in Johnson City is getting their ice stuff out on the shelves..basic stuff so far, a couple Frabill shelters, a few different jigging rods and reels and a few jigs, and Frabill tip ups, as well as ice suits, gloves, augers and blades

yeah, that was the mid 90's.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 20, 2009, 02:43 PM
Welcome to Ice Shanty Kildato (Garrett) , Now you have some idea of what it will be like when the baby arrives might want to look into a set of ear plugs. :laugh:
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Kildato on Oct 20, 2009, 04:24 PM
Welcome to Ice Shanty Kildato (Garrett) , Now you have some idea of what it will be like when the baby arrives might want to look into a set of ear plugs. :laugh:
 Steve

Will do.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Kildato on Oct 20, 2009, 04:28 PM
Kildato, I hope that you are all caught up with your school work. ;)


Will do, Topher. :cookoo:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 20, 2009, 06:30 PM
Kildato
are you gonna be able to handle the shanty crowd? >:D >:D >:D :blink: :blink: :blink: :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Kildato on Oct 21, 2009, 07:33 PM
I guess we'll just have to wait and see.  ;D :icefish: :woot:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 21, 2009, 08:27 PM
I think it's more of can the Shanty crowd handle Kildato :flex:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Kildato on Oct 22, 2009, 10:36 AM
I think it's more of can the Shanty crowd handle Kildato :flex:

Yeah, real funny. ::) :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 22, 2009, 06:51 PM
kildato ....will youse be joining me and topher for some huntington /high lake trips ...we could use another flag chaser.. :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 22, 2009, 07:41 PM
I spilled the beans about that last night....told him I had him chasing flags cuz I was too tired to go after tham...he got alot of pratice the 2nd time we went out...used up 4 dz leftover baits in 6 hours with 9 tip ups in the water and 1 jigging rod deadsticking in the Suffern Slammer...and he's half the reason I got the tent and heater. ;)

Mountain Dew and Sunflower seeds...snacks of champions ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 22, 2009, 09:35 PM
good to hear we have another in the group! he has to supply the beer for the gathering though. ;) :o >:D :flex:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 22, 2009, 09:48 PM
psssssst......he's too young for that ;)

It'll have to be Root Beer ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 23, 2009, 05:49 AM
aaaah... a little budwizer wont kill him... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 23, 2009, 06:46 AM
Pooley and Holehawg...I sent you guys a couple PM's.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 23, 2009, 02:09 PM
hey guys i'm going thru my ice gear and i gots a ?....whats the best minnow bucket in your opinion...mines kinda small and the flip lip is cheesey...my air pump thingy is okay... but i wanna change the bait bucket ... i'm thinking about buying a plastic igloo lunch box and making it a minnow bucket.....any advice is welcome... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 23, 2009, 04:43 PM
thats what I changed to at the end of last season...can drill a small hole in the top for the aerator and put weatherstripping around the lid so it doesn't slosh water out in transport
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dooberhoopa on Oct 23, 2009, 05:23 PM
Guess i havent been on iceshanty in quite some time...a bs thread for my home counties! itll be cool to meet some new hardwater fans! dont kno how close u guys are but i gotta a club only lake id be glad to bring anyone on this winter
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 23, 2009, 05:43 PM
joe, i'm thinking of going to an igloo water cooler, for the colder days, as it won't freeze up. the ones with the foam insert freeze up too easily.

dooberhoopa, a bunch of us are from rockland, 1 from orange, 1 from sullivan, a bunch from PA., and 1 from long island. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 23, 2009, 06:45 PM
Guess i havent been on iceshanty in quite some time...a bs thread for my home counties! itll be cool to meet some new hardwater fans! dont kno how close u guys are but i gotta a club only lake id be glad to bring anyone on this winter
i'm only 25 /30 minutes away doober..i'll fish with ya and take ya to some of our spots...,we'll have to hook up and do this... :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dooberhoopa on Oct 23, 2009, 06:50 PM
sounds great...hopefully i can jam in a bunch of ice fishing in between trips up to go steelheadin...i fish mostly during the week so let me kno
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 23, 2009, 06:52 PM
no problem...i'm off most of the winter so can do week days ...i go to up to sandy pond ny every now and then ....is that where youse steel head ????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 23, 2009, 06:59 PM
before i go buying a lunch box and drill holes and has anybody used the fambill bait bucket thats like the square lunch box and is it lined with foam ???????????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 23, 2009, 07:25 PM
http://www.frabill.com/store/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/365/s/1404/category/28/ (http://www.frabill.com/store/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/365/s/1404/category/28/)

This one?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 23, 2009, 07:28 PM
thats it...just cant find out if it has foam liner inside or in cased in the plastic frame work...i'm thinking i can use this as my home and out on the ice take since i only keep around 3 /4 dozen at a time... ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 23, 2009, 07:33 PM
its a 2 gallon size...my Lil Igloo is a little smaller..as long as you do water changes on a regular basis and use bait preserver, I don't see why it wouldn't work all the time..might be a little tight for 4 doz...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Oct 23, 2009, 07:35 PM
That's the one I have they work great for fat heads no freeze ups (plastic incased) just ask topher he has dipped his hands in it a couple of times.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 23, 2009, 07:41 PM
how many mediums can you fit in there, in your opinion?

Gander carries them in the Dickson City Store....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 23, 2009, 07:44 PM
thanks tubby...i thinking by the time i buy the lunch box and mod it i'll have close to 40 smack o roos in it... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Oct 23, 2009, 07:49 PM
Maybe 2 doz. of med. it will be tight
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 23, 2009, 07:53 PM
got a green hornet off ebay tonite.. ::) finally !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Oct 23, 2009, 07:55 PM
Thats cool. Now we have a pattern and you will be making these to.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 23, 2009, 07:58 PM
 ;) like I need another hobby/side job....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Oct 23, 2009, 08:03 PM
The thought is now in your head :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 23, 2009, 10:10 PM
Well, Ladies and Gents, its off to Hagerstown, MD for the annual trek to Octoberfest....its a 2 day race...goin with the Pop in law...bonding time, plus it gets me out of TFB's hair ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 24, 2009, 01:07 AM
$19.00 for the igloo. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Oct 24, 2009, 06:29 AM
Quote
aaaah... a little budwizer wont kill him... Wink Grin

naw... but his mom might  ;)

Topher's head out the door to the races as I type... I hope they get good weather, unlike last year, they got all the way down there and got rained out and had to go back two weeks later after the weather turned... froze their butts off  :P

I have a lot of spackling left to do.. better go get my nap  :thumbsup: ... but the kitchen is getting there!!!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 24, 2009, 09:48 AM
raining like a son of a gun...bird hunt canceled.... >:( >:( >:( >:( was looking forward to shooting up a couple of boxes of shells...not to mention grouse w/ wild rice and merlot go well together... ;)....oh well ..off to gander mountain to grope some guns...i'm in a buying mood.. ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 24, 2009, 09:45 PM
sorry about the bird hunt Joe...We had rain all the way up til 3 ish, but they managed to get the show in tonite....glad I grabbed warm clothes for tomorrow...the wind is justa whipping down here...All my favorites made the show for tomorrow...praying for good weather.....be back in touch Sunday night late...


TFB, don't over do it on the kitchen...we're in the homestretch...soon enough it will be done ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 25, 2009, 05:06 PM
DooberHoopa,
   Welcome to the S.E.N.Y. BS thread , I'm the one guy in Orange Co. Pooley referred to work in retail so a weekday trip would work for me. I'm over by the Hudson river in New Windsor .
    Holehawg did you get over to Gander Mountain (Middletown,NY.) just curious if they have any ice fishing gear out yet,have to go to Middletown this week thought I could stop in Gander and Dick's .
    On the subject of ice gear was in Walden on Friday Thruway Market is starting to put out there selection of gear. Almost forgot Doober keep an eye out for a thread on the 2010 South East NY. Ice Shanty gathering .
   Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Oct 25, 2009, 06:37 PM
Mr clean they don't have the gear out yet I was there today.  I think they are starting though because the jiggers are on the wall in the bait shop.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 25, 2009, 09:06 PM
Thank you Pdbjr1. Just curious what is your location.
 Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 25, 2009, 10:24 PM
Well, made it home safe and sound !! had great weather and crappy racing...track took rubber in the first few laps of the first race ( it was a dirt track..rubber is bad) and after that there wasn't much passing as it was all follow the leader...I'll post a few pics when time permits....but man..32 oz drafts for 3.75....doesn't take much ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Oct 26, 2009, 03:28 PM
Thank you Pdbjr1. Just curious what is your location.
 Steve

I am in Sparrowbush ny between Port Jervis and Glen Spey
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 26, 2009, 04:25 PM
Pdbjr1  Thanks for the reply I'm the other side of Orange county in New Windsor just south of Newburgh. Keep checking this thread and the New York general Forum/Community I think Pooley, Holehawg and some others are going to try and get together at Lake Huntington (western Sullivan county near Fosterdale) some time this ice season. Also feel free to send me a private message we may be able to hook up some time.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 27, 2009, 10:31 AM
Holehawg, you have any luck with that quad you were looking at?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 27, 2009, 12:46 PM
yepper... but now have to use the money to help my parents get through my pops cancer operation .....gotta do what i gotta do so no wheeler this year...some more great news ...the game warden has found 3 dead bucks on our club land ...1 was headless...others where 8 pointers...this is the 2nd time in 3 years...i'm gonna run the road hunting !@#$%*%$#@! down and shoot them if i catch this or these sons of ...... >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:( >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 27, 2009, 01:15 PM
Holehawg sounds like you may have some poachers in the area or rack hunters . I have to wonder  how many points the headless deer had, such a sad waist of natural resource. Your club should organize some type of patrol unit to watch over the property.
 Just another donkey's rectal opening or openings giving all us sportsmen and women a bad name. Please try to clam down I understand your anger but  do not want to see a help bail Holehawg out thread.
  May the person/persons responsible be caught and prosecuted.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 27, 2009, 01:55 PM
ohh i know their road hunters steve ...we've have this every 3 years or so when our bucks get some big size to them .... 4or 5 guys have been arrested by our game comission over the years...they take the guns ..hunting privl.  fined etc...just never seems to stop these sob's...2 years ago they shot a bunch.. they left 2 8's a 10 and took what we believe was the 12 we was watching...gonna be looking and listening real close for these sob's this year....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 27, 2009, 02:14 PM
there was a dead one up by me on the highway one day last week...beautiful rack..knowing how the state workers clean up roadkill, I looked again the next day..same thing..headless, well top of the headless....Can't eat the horns, I say..but the bragging stories..."yep, I jacklighted me here this ol' 8 point out by my neighbors house last Friday nite while he was out at the bar"..HTF can you live with telling that story???????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 27, 2009, 02:17 PM
it sucks to have to deal with that joe! i just have citiots to deal with! ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 27, 2009, 03:42 PM
what really sucks is we didnt shoot a buck off it last year to get them big again and have been trying to let our 2 jr hunters get a crack at them..us camp guys just hunt for a big buck letting little ones grow.. for our meat we fill our doe tags...some idiots just be decent honest hunters... >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 27, 2009, 03:52 PM
Holehawg(Joe) these types are not hunters in my book. Only qualify by definition of the word hunter. Unfortunately you can not seem to stop this type of behavior catch one group another pops up to replace it. Topher I have heard those stories and there are people who kill game animals so they can sell the head/antlers to others who want a wall mount. Some of these jokers charge so many dollars a point.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Oct 27, 2009, 03:58 PM
Got the same thing here where I hunt.  Everything has to be 3 on one side or more.  Couple of years ago we saw like 4 or 5 all different sizes and one really nice on but I swear I haven't seen even a doe this year in the fields and I know for a fact 1 group is killing everything and there has been a few found on the road with no heads.  All shot and only thing they take are the heads what a waste.  I get so anger because I am like you I would rather let them walk by me everyday and let them get big. And I am def. taking the meat that I shoot.  

I actually heard a shot the day before rifle season last year about 7 in the morning. Ridiculous.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Oct 27, 2009, 04:53 PM
Joe sorry to hear about your deer. There isn't an excuse for that mentality.
We haven't had that problem in Summitville for years it seems that all us locals try to keep an eye on the citidiots. And you don't need horns for camp meat. :callcops: :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!:
And welcome to the new guys from Orange County. :thumbsup:
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 27, 2009, 06:15 PM
i hear ya  paul.... i love that 6 in the morning total darkness shot i always hear on opening morning ...the ole head light shot...sorry to rant folks but its been one of dems weeks... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 27, 2009, 08:31 PM
no sweat joe! you got good reasons!

hey tim!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Oct 28, 2009, 02:10 PM
Hey Chris ; how's everyone down Suffern way?
Joe sorry to hear of all your notso good luck.
That famous cold bug is going around up here and kicking my butt, the Mrs had it last week,and half the people
in my EMT class are sick too. I'm not going to class tonight and just might get into the ol blackberry.
something has to help lol ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 28, 2009, 04:55 PM
yeah tim thats a nasty little cold...blondzilla had it.. but i danced around it soo far....well...i treated myself to a perk me up gift...a howa  bolt action 1500.. 7mm-08 with a houge stock and a few boxes of ammo... i topped it off with a leupold 3 to 9 and some weaver bases and rings i had...went to the range when the rain stopped...8 bullets to sight in at hundred yards...last 3 grouped about inch together and about a inch high on the bulls eye the size of a half dollar...some shooting rifle for $475.00  ;D...very little recoil and laser accuracy and that was with off the shelf rem corelocks in 140 grain...cant wait to see what it'll do with some worked up reloads...very impressed with this gun...cant wait to slam a doe for grub with it .... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 28, 2009, 05:34 PM
maybe even shoot at them dang road hunters with it..... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Oct 28, 2009, 05:41 PM
sounds like a nice gun.good luck with it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 28, 2009, 07:41 PM
I killed my first deer with a 7mm-08...very smooth rifle...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 28, 2009, 07:52 PM
yeah...i think i'm done with the 35 pumps and 3006's.. etc.. etc...this little 7mm-08 is showing signs of being a sub moa gun...it was a joy off the bench shooting in just a t shirt.... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 28, 2009, 08:00 PM
the only other smooth rifle that I have hunted with is my dad's 25-.06....plus it has a really nice long range to reach out and touch a deer up to 400 yds no problem
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 28, 2009, 08:04 PM
oooh yea ...the 2506 is a great cal. :-\ the only gun i ever sold.... :-\ wish i had it back...it was a older model 700 rem ...shot great...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Oct 28, 2009, 09:05 PM
I recieved an e-mail today and was wondering if anyone has heard of this bulls#it?
Senate bill SB-2009 states that we all have to list all guns we own on our 1040 tax form and pay a $50.00 tax per gun,, and be finger printed  ???
Does anyone know if this is true or poppycock .???
If this is true this could be something to worry about.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hulv on Oct 28, 2009, 09:28 PM
its bull s***   last month the monthly NRA email   had the info   it is crap   thanks god   id be broke!!!! :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 29, 2009, 03:21 AM
yeah its bull....but they were actually kicking this idea around .....gotta keep a eye on them....their looking for anyway to raise $$$$$$$$ so they will try to slip in stuff like this that brings in cash plus makes them look good with the lib voters by checking gun and ammo rights....next election is a biggy because uncle sam is gaining in power over your pay and health rights ....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dooberhoopa on Oct 29, 2009, 09:39 AM
yeah this was also posted on another site that i frequent as well as in the times herald record last week...its bs as far as i can tell
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Oct 29, 2009, 01:44 PM
Thanks guys ,if this was to happen I too would be broke(r),
I don't usualy buy the THR because they report their storys one sided and I can't see paying a Dollar for a paper full of adds,, I can read the yellow pages for free ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 29, 2009, 03:40 PM
I know quite a few people that would have to sell some of their guns to pay for the others.....I'm glad that that was just a bogus chain letter email that floated about....nonsense I say...just nonsense....

On the brighter side of things, the T7 custom ice rod is being built as we speak...the shop is dead and there isn't very much work scheduled for the rest of the week or the start of next week... >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 30, 2009, 05:51 AM
hang in there topher...once the snow flys youse will be busy....i'm predicting at least a dozen accidents on 652 the first 1 inch storm. ::)..wudda bunch of morons doing the 10 minutes to get to work race over here...plus with the deer getting ready to rut ....there'll be cars smashed up and road pizzas all over.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 30, 2009, 08:51 AM
I wish that I was in the body shop business then....good thing I know how to live being very frugal 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 30, 2009, 09:28 AM
Joe, check this out, I dunno if its what you may be looking for for a bait carrier, but its definately big enough for what you want it for:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Frabill-1407-Min-O-Life-4-25-Gallon-Aerated-Bait-Bucket_W0QQitemZ310176714782QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4837f9101e (http://cgi.ebay.com/Frabill-1407-Min-O-Life-4-25-Gallon-Aerated-Bait-Bucket_W0QQitemZ310176714782QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item4837f9101e)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 30, 2009, 07:28 PM
thanks topher will check out...get this everybody ...some fools from conn tryed to rob our town bank...they didnted get tooo far...lol..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 30, 2009, 09:58 PM
Checked out the 8 qt rectangular at GM in Dickson City.....way too small....they have a pretty good selection of ice stuff out...picked up a couple jigs and such and looked around...got TFB into a 2 man sled for a rest...for 400 bucks, she said...ummm   too much :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Oct 31, 2009, 12:20 AM
Gander in Middletown is slowly geting some stuff out. Just back from a wedding, one of the members of our firehouse got married. Me, YO, Pooley and Frankie had a great time. Hopefully we can recruit this guy to get on the ice this year!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 31, 2009, 07:24 AM
the local kids must not have been able to get toilet paper this year. pretty lame, and now the rain knocked most of it down. :-\ ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 31, 2009, 09:59 AM
tonight the brats here will try it...i'll be on the porch with the 30 rounder in the bushmaster....loc and load... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 31, 2009, 03:55 PM
We don't have that problem up here, all the kids in town are either too young or don't care
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 02, 2009, 10:40 AM
Holehawg, you going to the gunshow down in Middletown this weekend??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 03, 2009, 04:49 PM
maybe sunday...you need something  topher ????????? i got friends in low places... ;)...if your looking for a deer rifle or just a great shooting gun folks give the howa 1500 a try....the one i  brought last week is now shooting under 3/4 groups at 100 yards...i cant believe this $475.00 gun  is that good...i'm gonna sell the others i got.. :o. well..maybe not yet... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 03, 2009, 09:36 PM
No, I'm good...got a buddy from work going down...figured If you didn't know about it...I'd let ya know is all ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 04, 2009, 02:28 AM
if your buddy finds something he wants......  but cash is tight let me know....i got some connections in scranton gander and 3 gun dealers in my hunting club.... ;D... bucks are starting to rut here...seen the biggest of this year sun afternoon...hes only a 8 point but hes got a heck'va rack.....i'll be bow hunting now... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 04, 2009, 07:57 AM
Same with the rut up here.....every Monday night on the way home from the Bowling alley, I could have the biggest buck I ever got..with the Danger Ranger, as he sits about 5 ft off the road in the same spot in the same field as he has for the last 3 weeks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 04, 2009, 08:38 AM
That 8-pt. look anything like this??????

(http://c3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/98/m_1f432835f59071f6f9933a22a24d81de.jpg)




The only thing he is looking for right now is a 22-250, without a bull barrel, no single shot, no synthetic stock...other than that he isn't very picky ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 04, 2009, 04:38 PM
bigger...very wide ..with high points...we get some slammers over this way... ;D..... 22 -250 in a howa with a hogue stock with a scope 475.00 / 500.00 my buddy can have it shipped in 3 days.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 04, 2009, 06:40 PM
I'll let him know tomorrow...be in the time being, working on modding the sled to fit the auger....fun fun  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 06, 2009, 07:38 PM
Had a moment of boredom this evening...Checked the DEC site----1840 8-9" Browns stocked into Huntington this past May....so they gotta be in there somewhere :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Nov 06, 2009, 07:53 PM
Hopefully we can find them this year, although the smallmouths are fun also! I would like to find some of those crappie the Pooley and YO got into!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 06, 2009, 07:59 PM
How are things going down that way??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 06, 2009, 09:47 PM
Had a moment of boredom this evening...Checked the DEC site----1840 8-9" Browns stocked into Huntington this past May....so they gotta be in there somewhere :-\
the old timers always told me to go for the trout  from where pooley caught all the crappies past the bar to the shallow bend by the firehouse...too deep ...too cold of temps where the gang set up out toward the middle.....thats the bar stool scoop... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 06, 2009, 10:10 PM
I'm gonna have to go back into the archives of this BS thread to find that cheesy map I made this summer and refresh my memory ::)


                                 (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/scan0001.jpg)



There's a great article in one of the annual ice fishing magazines about fishing for stockies....gonna employ some of the ideas to see if they pan out ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 07, 2009, 03:27 AM
i've had some luck on a local lake here. we can try some of those tactics.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/007_7-1.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/010_10-2-1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 09, 2009, 11:32 AM
 :tipup: :unsure: :icefish: :flex:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 09, 2009, 07:06 PM
yup. we'll get them. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Nov 10, 2009, 04:31 PM
Nice fish Chris !!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 10, 2009, 09:14 PM
walton. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 10, 2009, 10:09 PM
Holehawg, I know it's a bit of a trip, but you ever golf at Rock Creek Golf Course off Lenoxville exit off 81?  15-17" crappies in the ponds....going to go seek permission to fish the ponds there...don't know about ice but at least open water
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 11, 2009, 05:49 AM
nope... i never sliced a tee shot there... ;) ;D...my buddy shot a huge 8 point this  past weekend...we spent a day  driving around showing it off...will post pics of it soon....my dads goes under the knife tomorrow...real busy over this way... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 11, 2009, 09:12 AM
We're all pulling for youse guys...y'all are in our thoughts
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Nov 11, 2009, 06:02 PM
Hope everything goes well for your dad joe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 11, 2009, 07:51 PM
we're with you joe!!!! keep us up to date! :(
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Post by: mr.clean on Nov 12, 2009, 12:44 AM
Keeping your dad and family in my prayers.

  Also wanted to tell every one that if you have Time Warner cable you can watch the In-Fisherman Ice Guide Series on MSG+. The show is on Wednesdays at three pm.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 12, 2009, 03:46 PM
well pops is out of the operation and resting all doped up....they think they got all the cancer....been at arden hill hospital since 6 in the morning ...i gotta  get some shut eye...thanks guys for the up beat words...this crap has been draining....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 12, 2009, 03:47 PM
Thats great to hear!!


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 12, 2009, 04:23 PM
good news joe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Nov 12, 2009, 08:34 PM
yeah Joe,happy to hear,get some shut eye
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 14, 2009, 08:56 AM
you guys are gonna love this...i get dad home from the hospital last night...walk in my door at home to find out my son in law cant walk and was rushed to westchester hospital...plus my brother was on vacation with his wife in Florida...and shes in the hospital with chest pains...that friday the 13th hit us hard... >:( >:( >:(...
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Post by: YO1157 on Nov 14, 2009, 02:48 PM
dam Joe, seems all luck is bad luck for you lately.... it can only get better
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Post by: pooley on Nov 14, 2009, 03:44 PM
really joe! it's gotta get better now! :-\
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 14, 2009, 05:11 PM
thank god this weeks almost over...i need a beer.... ;D i hope it clears out by opening day of deer season...i wanna kill some meat with the new rifle... ;) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 14, 2009, 08:32 PM
That's right ...gotta keep positive.....things are bound to get better :)

Have one for me too....started the next house project this afternoon....... ::)
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 17, 2009, 05:29 PM
Winter is coming ladies and germs....picked up 2 clam sleds/shelters this week, a single and a double...I think all I lack now is a GPS (overkill, I know)...the ice needs to get a move on...I'm dyin' up here ::)
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 17, 2009, 06:53 PM
geeze topher...how we gonna get all this gear on the ice...lol...
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Post by: pooley on Nov 17, 2009, 09:32 PM
geeze topher...how we gonna get all this gear on the ice...lol...
i guess us, until the family gets older, and bigger! :P :o ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 18, 2009, 05:58 AM
gonna have bribe the g man with $$$$$$$ i'm getting too fat to lug stuff around.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 18, 2009, 07:40 AM
he accepts Stewart's Orange Cream sodas on a regular basis as a bribe.... ;)...not bringing all the gear, but the 2 man sled easily fits all my gear and the power auger...the 1 man sled is a little smaller....plus I got the big sled cheaper than the size otter sled i would have needed  ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 18, 2009, 01:06 PM
sounds like your covered  ;D.....gonna get out to fill the freezer ????????? hows the bride and little one to soon be named...??????? ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 18, 2009, 03:25 PM
sounds like your covered  ;D.....gonna get out to fill the freezer ????????? hows the bride and little one to soon be named...??????? ;D

How did you hear we set a date????? BTW..both doing well, I'll prompt her to post tonite if she's up to it...G-Man as well ;)

If it's what its going to be, she shall be named Cameryn Grace
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 18, 2009, 07:06 PM
Speaking of Fathers to be...how's Hockey12 and the misses doing down that way??
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Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Nov 18, 2009, 07:50 PM
Quote
How did you hear we set a date?

Yeah when people bug us about when we are gettin' hitched.. Topher tells them we've set a date... October 31, 2047  ...... he just can't marry me... I'd own half of his ice fishin' stuff :roflmao:

The baby and I are doin' good, thanks... in case you can't read the name in Topher's post ... we decided on 'Cameryn Grace'

Holehawg.. I hope everyone in your family starts doing better health wise.

To all... if I don't get on between now and then.... I hope you have a good Turkey day!



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Post by: holehawg on Nov 18, 2009, 08:46 PM
glad to hear all is well....love the babys name....and i didnt know the wedding thingy... was just kidding... ;) ;D hope all youse folks have a great turkey day too plus good luck to all the ny gun folks...may the horns be big and the freezers full.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 18, 2009, 09:44 PM
We just set that date to please the family crowd.....at the rate were going, we'll both be dead by then :P   dunno...Just kidding ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 18, 2009, 09:47 PM
good luck to all the ny gun folks...may the horns be big and the freezers full....

YA ! watch out for the cidiots ::)
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Post by: hockey12 on Nov 19, 2009, 12:53 PM
Speaking of Fathers to be...how's Hockey12 and the misses doing down that way??


She is doing well, 22 weeks in to it. She is starting to get a little bump. We found out that it will be a girl so we are now throwing some names around. Hope all is well with yours, we will be having some little girls on the ice in a few years!
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Post by: pooley on Nov 19, 2009, 02:11 PM
i'm hoping to put some meat in the freezer this weekend.  ;)

i told my daughter that each time she comes here, i will bring her over in a different season, so she can join me panfishing, hunting, icefishing, and trolling for trout. we will defintely have some girls on the ice.
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 19, 2009, 02:12 PM

She is doing well, 22 weeks in to it. She is starting to get a little bump. We found out that it will be a girl so we are now throwing some names around. Hope all is well with yours, we will be having some little girls on the ice in a few years!

Hopefully we can talk them into it ;)
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Post by: YO1157 on Nov 19, 2009, 03:48 PM
used to bring my daughter out ice fishing all the time,she loved it,now she just visits use out there, when shes home.  Shes in south carolina in college. I do miss her ,you have to enjoy them while there here.
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 19, 2009, 04:06 PM
wuud be nice to have some kids out there to pass it on too....... :)
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 19, 2009, 05:14 PM
working on that..with G-Man and his brother...gonna get them out this year and show them its fun and to not think about the cold and have a good time ;D
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Post by: pooley on Nov 19, 2009, 08:03 PM
well, we can keep them entertained! and catching fish too. ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 20, 2009, 10:25 PM
Well, the walls are bare, but insulated...no more lath and plaster ::)...the electric is upgraded and run and the sheetrock begins tomorrow AM with the ceiling and then maybe some walls...making fast progress for a lazy man and a pregnant woman...she's a good supervisor...its better that way ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 20, 2009, 10:47 PM
ugh...lathe and plaster = ugh...rather messing job your straw boss has ya doing.... ;) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 21, 2009, 07:39 AM
the more we get rid of now and insulate , the better....now I only have a couple more walls to tear out that are like that...then it'll be all gone ;D
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Post by: pooley on Nov 21, 2009, 02:28 PM
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/096pointer003.jpg)
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 21, 2009, 04:09 PM
Meat in the Freezer !!!!! way to go pooley  :thumbsup:
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 21, 2009, 06:07 PM
yeah congrats on the nice buck pooley.....be some good eatin' there... :thumbsup:   did hockey get to go ??????
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Post by: hockey12 on Nov 21, 2009, 08:59 PM
yeah congrats on the nice buck pooley.....be some good eatin' there... :thumbsup:   did hockey get to go ??????

I got to the fire house at about 415, Pooley had some alarm clock problems and didnt get there till a little after 530, unfortunately I left at 530. He called my phone but I had it on vibrate and didnt here it. We are going out sunday morning, hopefully some good luck will come my way!
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 23, 2009, 05:04 PM
come on monday....pa opener....i'm dying to get to camp... ;D
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Post by: pooley on Nov 23, 2009, 10:36 PM
well, i hate to say it, but i won $550.00 in the firehouse nascar pool! ;D
can you say power auger?

i had a good year. $1100.00 total! in 3 wins! :P
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 24, 2009, 04:40 AM
alright pooley...... :thumbsup:   what one ya gonna get ???????????
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 24, 2009, 07:53 AM
I'm guessing an icegator....
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 25, 2009, 05:55 AM
 thats the one i think he has to get because of no gas rules on the lakes down their.... ;D besides youse and me got up here covered... ;) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 25, 2009, 08:21 AM
I think so....plus YO has a Strikemaster...used it last time out with the guys......I think I have overkill though...don't really need 85cc and 3 HP.....but we got it if needed ;)

Frankie has a Strikemaster electric also, I remember seeing it last year also
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 25, 2009, 08:28 AM
cant wait...all i got running thru my head is hunting and ice fishing... ;D...well maybe a beer or 2.... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 25, 2009, 11:42 AM
better than what I got.....sheetrock upstairs, cabinets and floor downstairs...and a Cherry Coke..
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 25, 2009, 12:24 PM
dang honey do list...plus ya under the gun with the little one coming... ;) ;D  at least ya can stuff ya self with bird and taters and sleep on the couch tomorrow... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 25, 2009, 12:45 PM
I wish !  goin over to Pop's house to make dinner for 16 ppl..... :o someone's gotta do it ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 25, 2009, 01:32 PM
ooooh geeze.... :o :o :o   good luck.....i'll be snoring on the couch with the game on...blondzilla gets the chores tomorrow... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 25, 2009, 02:39 PM
ehh just got off the phone with Pops...make that 20 ppl...2nd turkey in the mix ::)
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Post by: pooley on Nov 25, 2009, 02:52 PM
i'm still not sure what i'm getting.  :-\ just that i'm getting an auger. ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 25, 2009, 04:27 PM
take ya time pooley...we got ya back...ya can borrow mine anytime... :) topher i think brought enough stuff to cover the whole gang...lol.. 20 people topher ???????? man youse is gonna peel alot of taters... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 25, 2009, 07:24 PM
Still getting more stuff though...but not til X-Mas time.....I had better get in shape now...a ton of gear weighs a ton ;)

Holehawg, you find/get Ice cleats yet??

Pooley, that icegator will mount right to your 8" Mora I think....

oh, and Happy Turkey Day All  ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 25, 2009, 07:52 PM
yepper on the cleats..yak's.... ;D...all the gears ready except the bait tank...well...and the minnow bucket / old cooler trick... gotta do them up.... ::) happy thanksgiving to all....have fun and be safe..... :)
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Post by: pooley on Nov 25, 2009, 09:54 PM
joe, remember our bait laws!  :%$#!:

i will have something by the opener!  ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 26, 2009, 06:28 AM
Thank goodness for PA not having the 7 day law...I get to use leftover NY bait down here, keep it in the bait tank and use it whenever I can. ;D

Strikemaster 4-stroke looks pretty good too Pooley ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 27, 2009, 09:29 AM
yeah..strikemaster..ji ffy...nils...eskimoe.. .ice gator...i dont think theres all that much diff...... to each his own....as long as they run and dont 5 & dime ya to death... ;) ;D ;D ;D  but i'm  a jiffy guy myself... ;) ;D
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Post by: pooley on Nov 27, 2009, 01:48 PM
still shopping, but i think i'm going with a gas auger.
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Post by: pooley on Nov 28, 2009, 06:04 PM
joe, frank wanted you know he's in trouble with the missus for shooting a squirrel in his yard! ;) :roflmao: :icefish:
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 28, 2009, 06:55 PM
 :cookoo: :whistle: Frankie Frankie Frankie....
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 28, 2009, 07:18 PM
joe, frank wanted you know he's in trouble with the missus for shooting a squirrel in his yard! ;) :roflmao: :icefish:
tis...tis...frankie needs to move up here where his actions would be welcome by his fellow man... ;) ;D ;D ;D...them wifes have no sense of humor sometimes.... ::) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 28, 2009, 11:11 PM
Hope things go good for you Monday Joe !!!            Just checked the extended forecast...should be on the ice by X-Mas   ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 29, 2009, 05:33 AM
thanks topher...i'm leaving for camp at noon today..the hunting camp crawl begins... ;) ;D ;D ;D....
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Post by: pooley on Nov 29, 2009, 11:11 AM
good luck out there joe!
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Post by: wiredstone on Nov 29, 2009, 11:20 AM
joe, frank wanted you know he's in trouble with the missus for shooting a squirrel in his yard! ;) :roflmao: :icefish:
I got in trouble too. My wife was sitting at the computer when I stuck my 22 out the door and shot one at my bird feeder.  ::) They are preety loud inside. Lucky for me I went  def for a few min. while she was yelling at me. ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 29, 2009, 12:52 PM
Got the Fish Trap Lite canvas repaired and ready to go today.....now back to drywall... ::)16 sheets to go...all cut to fit...gotta love them old oddball houses >:(
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Post by: pooley on Nov 30, 2009, 06:29 PM
well, i pulled the trigger, and bought a strikemaster magnum 8 1/4" auger tonight. ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 30, 2009, 07:04 PM
Looks great !!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: pooley on Nov 30, 2009, 07:32 PM
i saved $20.00 shipping. just payed $349.99 for it. $14.00 in shipping, for extra weight/oversize. sweet! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 30, 2009, 07:34 PM
Where did you get it from?
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Post by: pooley on Nov 30, 2009, 07:42 PM
cabelas. they have free shipping over $99.00.
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 01, 2009, 08:40 AM
That's a heck of a deal then....very light auger

Got 100% confirmation yesterday from the Dr.   it's a GIRL !!   unfortunately, she looks like her dad  ::)
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Post by: dabprod on Dec 01, 2009, 10:18 AM
well, i pulled the trigger, and bought a strikemaster magnum 8 1/4" auger tonight. ;D

Good luck with it pooley, I'm still draging my old white Fiffy around
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Post by: dabprod on Dec 01, 2009, 10:31 AM
cabelas. they have free shipping over $99.00.

Great people, was at the Cabelas store in Hamburg PA couple of weeks ago. Stay overnight in the parking lot in my motor home. Had a $30
coupon I got on line and used it on a new Promos hunting blind and bought a ton of ammo. What a store, I could live there....lol. The Gander
Mountain store in Middletown NY should send their employees there to learn how to wait on a customer!!!
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Post by: pooley on Dec 01, 2009, 04:22 PM
Great people, was at the Cabelas store in Hamburg PA couple of weeks ago. Stay overnight in the parking lot in my motor home. Had a $30
coupon I got on line and used it on a new Promos hunting blind and bought a ton of ammo. What a store, I could live there....lol. The Gander
Mountain store in Middletown NY should send their employees there to learn how to wait on a customer!!!
their employee run away when they see a customer! ;)
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Post by: dabprod on Dec 01, 2009, 06:25 PM
their employee run away when they see a customer! ;)

You got that right.... ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 01, 2009, 07:22 PM
congrats pooley on the new toy.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: well after 2 days of dark to dark hunting...i've seen over 50 deer and none had any bone on their head...i will keep ya posted as i gotta hit it harder to get it done.... ;) ;D
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Post by: IcefishrNY on Dec 02, 2009, 06:29 PM
Hey Everyone,
  Been away from fishing getting my metal detecting on.............Got the fishing fever again, especially ice fishing, bring on the ice! I'm at home anywhere there is ice, mostly in Sullivan county though.

  It's been a while since I posted here, skulked around a bunch and just wanted to say hi to all you Pa., Southern NY, Rockland, Sullivan, Orange, Westchester County folks, hope I didn't forget anyone oh What's up ICEBALLS and all the Long Island boys? Where is GAMALOT? has he figured out how to catch the Lakers in White Lake yet? :P  Looking forward to sharing LIES fish stories ::) and doing a few get-togethers ;) Good Luck and be safe especially you hunters out there.
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Post by: wolfpak3770 on Dec 02, 2009, 07:00 PM
Was thinking of trying Greenwood Lake this year. Any info regarding public access, places to fish for Musky and any general tips about fishing for Musky through the ice would be appreciated. Never tried it before and would love to pull one of those monsters through a hole...Thanks and can we please have some ICE!!!
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Post by: pooley on Dec 02, 2009, 07:56 PM
access is tough, but i am going to try the gathering there again this year. i'll have access for that.
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 02, 2009, 08:45 PM
wouldn't mind taking a crack at pulling a muskie out of there myself....franki looked happy in the pics with his.... ;) ;D...well today i saw another herd of does putting me at 62 deer in 3 days with not one with a horn... ::) happy to be seeing the deer but cant figure out where the bucks are...bummer... :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\
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Post by: dabprod on Dec 03, 2009, 07:43 AM
Hey Everyone,
  Been away from fishing getting my metal detecting on.............Got the fishing fever again, especially ice fishing, bring on the ice! I'm at home anywhere there is ice, mostly in Sullivan county though.

  It's been a while since I posted here, skulked around a bunch and just wanted to say hi to all you Pa., Southern NY, Rockland, Sullivan, Orange, Westchester County folks, hope I didn't forget anyone oh What's up ICEBALLS and all the Long Island boys? Where is GAMALOT? has he figured out how to catch the Lakers in White Lake yet? :P  Looking forward to sharing LIES fish stories ::) and doing a few get-togethers ;) Good Luck and be safe especially you hunters out there.

Hey icefishrny, where in Sullivan County? I live on Wolf Lake, exit 111 on Rt 17, do you fish White Lake? I do a little metal detecting too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IcefishrNY on Dec 03, 2009, 05:06 PM
Hey icefishrny, where in Sullivan County? I live on Wolf Lake, exit 111 on Rt 17, do you fish White Lake? I do a little metal detecting too.

Hey dabprod,
  I've fished Wolf Lake, a family friend Ron used to live there and we were there all the time. I fish White lake, Swinging Bridge,  Morningside, Loch Sheldrake, Big Pond and a couple times at Lake DeVenoge.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Dec 04, 2009, 07:39 AM
Hey dabprod,
  I've fished Wolf Lake, a family friend Ron used to live there and we were there all the time. I fish White lake, Swinging Bridge,  Morningside, Loch Sheldrake, Big Pond and a couple times at Lake DeVenoge.


icefishrny, what was your friend Ron,s last name, I've lived full time here for 25 yrs, must have known him. My wife was the Wolf Lake secretary for over 17 yrs, she knows everyone here. Do you have
a summer home up this way? Maybe we could get together fish/metal detect.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 04, 2009, 02:56 PM
topher, you're signature picture is on the left at the ST. Paul show, and my crappie picture too.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=122104.0;topicseen (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=122104.0;topicseen)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 04, 2009, 05:00 PM
I see that ! The Group is now Nationally Infamous ;D  ....I also see the New World Ice Fishing Record Tiger Muskie Pic above the group photo
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IcefishrNY on Dec 04, 2009, 06:48 PM
icefishrny, what was your friend Ron,s last name, I've lived full time here for 25 yrs, must have known him. My wife was the Wolf Lake secretary for over 17 yrs, she knows everyone here. Do you have
a summer home up this way? Maybe we could get together fish/metal detect.

dabprod, sent you an email....get together to fish / metal detect sounds great anytime.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 04, 2009, 10:21 PM
I guess we are big time now!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 05, 2009, 02:21 PM
I guess we are big time now!
i'm upset that i wasnt asked to speak at this thing.. ::)..being a big time celeberty... ;) ;D....doe tag got filled at 9 this morning...dang 10 point still staying 400 yards away on land i cant get on....but...hes gotta make a mistake sooner or later... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 05, 2009, 05:05 PM
he probably hears you open you beer can. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 05, 2009, 08:19 PM
he probably hears you open you beer can. ;)

 :roflmao: :roflmao:

Well at least the Doe is a little meat for ya.....Hope that 10 comes into range soon.....you gots another week, and there's no ice in sight yet...but if you go up by Lower Woods, keep me informed please ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 06, 2009, 06:51 AM
 pooley...being 1/4 canuck injun i'm very steathly in the wilderness.... ;) ;D ........    :)   ice is coming...we got about 3 inches of snow and cold last night..i could stand on the ice on the puddles walking the dog ...was temped to drill some holes set up a spread and sit down with a 6 can  ;)...gonna have me brother fill his doe tags so i can take the meat...twice i came close on that 10....he'll poke his head out in the field to eat then i'll have a shot... ;) ;D the real big shame is my buddys 8 he got with the bow on the club land.. couldnt be entered in the local contest..he'd still be the leader by a inch... ::) ::) ::)ya get a free mount for the win..plus 100 bucks... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 06, 2009, 11:05 AM
Holehawg, Gander Mtn in JC up by where I work NOW has 4-6" Suckers in the bait tanks......I talked to the guys, they said that they are harder to keep in the summer so they only keep them through the winter season...at 8.99 per dozen, I may buy 1 doz to use somewhere like Otisco or Greenwood for Muskies
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 06, 2009, 01:03 PM
Holehawg, Gander Mtn in JC up by where I work NOW has 4-6" Suckers in the bait tanks......I talked to the guys, they said that they are harder to keep in the summer so they only keep them through the winter season...at 8.99 per dozen, I may buy 1 doz to use somewhere like Otisco or Greenwood for Muskies
cool! we could use some down here. nobody sells them here! time to set up a trip! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 06, 2009, 02:49 PM
Alright ! Twist my arm ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 06, 2009, 07:52 PM
yeah...we get them up at sandy pond for pike....hard to get around here...if this cold snap holds we'll have ice...shallow parts of welcome lake was skimmed over pretty good.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 06, 2009, 07:57 PM
the 10 day forecast up this way is looking good for the ice making operation....to top that off, the power auger rack for my old Jet sled was made today, gotta paint and attach the pieces together.....tip ups are ready, jigging stuff is ready, Just need me to get ready...hopefully getting carpet this coming weekend   ;D ;D



And, Don't forget to sign up for the Tourney guys n gals ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 06, 2009, 08:19 PM
Holehawg, Gander Mtn in JC up by where I work NOW has 4-6" Suckers in the bait tanks......I talked to the guys, they said that they are harder to keep in the summer so they only keep them through the winter season...at 8.99 per dozen, I may buy 1 doz to use somewhere like Otisco or Greenwood for Muskies

Those would be great for Greenwood lake!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 07, 2009, 03:02 PM
bump... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 07, 2009, 06:21 PM
Hiya Guys.............. been meaning to ask....anyone going to the Syracuse show???  I'm going up with John on Firday, staying till Sunday.
We'll be at Maplewood Inn, Liverpool   Stop by and say hello if you're up there.  Reservation under the name NELSON
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IcefishrNY on Dec 07, 2009, 06:41 PM
Hiya Guys.............. been meaning to ask....anyone going to the Syracuse show???  I'm going up with John on Firday, staying till Sunday.
We'll be at Maplewood Inn, Liverpool   Stop by and say hello if you're up there.  Reservation under the name NELSON

Rodger, How are you? If I make it up there it will be just for the day, this work thing is getting old :P If I don't see you up there I'll see you on the ice ;)
Glenn
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 07, 2009, 07:29 PM
got my new auger today. i'll hit the ice rink as soon as i gas her up. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 07, 2009, 08:43 PM
Go over to Lake armpit and try it on the skim coat of ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 07, 2009, 08:48 PM
Evening everyone made a trip to Paramus,NJ. earlier today the small lake across from the former Nepera plant on route 17 in Harriman was skimmed over with ice so we are getting closer to the start of the season.
  IceBalls if the weather is alright for travel I will be at the Syracuse show on Friday night. Look for you and John there maybe I should private message RGfixit and see if he could have some type of member sign in at the Ice Shanty booth. Anyone else going to the show be sure to tell the different vendors how far you traveled to be at the show. If the attendance is good the vendor list should grow for coming years.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 08, 2009, 10:47 AM
Hiya Guys.............. been meaning to ask....anyone going to the Syracuse show???  I'm going up with John on Firday, staying till Sunday.
We'll be at Maplewood Inn, Liverpool   Stop by and say hello if you're up there.  Reservation under the name NELSON

Also going to be there Friday Nite for the duration of the night...getting out of work early, prob get there about 5:30 ish depending on traffic and such
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 08, 2009, 05:01 PM
wish i could go but i'm pulling the 3 to midnite nite shift at the school friday night.....have fun boys and dont spend all ya money... ;) ;D ...topher..i got ice on the river cove... only around 3/8 's of an inch but if it stays cold.... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 08, 2009, 08:48 PM
only 8% of the way there...then its here wally wally wally.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 09, 2009, 06:17 AM
morning folks about 5 inches of globel warming / partly cloudy fell at my house last nite ....hope the cold holds up ....the pond at camp is freezing over as is the river cover... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 09, 2009, 07:26 AM
only a matter of time now boys... i am getting really anxious
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 09, 2009, 08:43 AM
yeah now that the meats in the freezer its time.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Highlander2 on Dec 09, 2009, 08:58 AM
the snow just turned to rain !  :-\  There went the ice again!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 09, 2009, 09:03 AM
damn rain..... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 09, 2009, 09:48 AM
cold temps for the next few days! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 09, 2009, 11:56 AM
the snow just turned to rain !  :-\  There went the ice again!!

At least you HAD ice  >:(   more cold is coming....Guys, those Suckers at Gander..when they run out they aren't getting more...only like 7-8 dozen left..I talked to my buddy that works there...gonna keep me in mind as to sales..have to see what happens ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 09, 2009, 11:57 AM
i checked ...most small ponds are still iced over ...if this rain would stop and get cold.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 09, 2009, 11:59 AM
i wonder if my cuzin knows a shop selling the big boys... :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 09, 2009, 12:00 PM
damn 7 day rule >:(...I could get them...got an unused 55 gal fishtank could keep em til needed.. ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 09, 2009, 12:04 PM
it is a stupid law....as bad as the dont bring firewood from ny to pa...like that damn bug their trying to stop cant ride over on cars and trucks...or float over the river...it probably can fly ...sooo whats the point...idiots...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 09, 2009, 03:53 PM
getting t-storms now! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Dec 09, 2009, 03:55 PM
First ice, the main lake is open but Bass pond is completely skimmed over, protected from the wind and useally the first to freeze. Now six inches of wet snow.... Well its a start.
These pics were taken Tuesday Dec 8 at Wolf Lake in Sullivan county, won't be long now!!!(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/dabprod/MVC-705S.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/dabprod/MVC-706S.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/dabprod/MVC-707S.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IcefishrNY on Dec 09, 2009, 05:42 PM
First ice, the main lake is open but Bass pond is completely skimmed over, protected from the wind and useally the first to freeze. Now six inches of wet snow.... Well its a start.
These pics were taken Tuesday Dec 8 at Wolf Lake in Sullivan county, won't be long now!!!(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/dabprod/MVC-705S.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/dabprod/MVC-706S.jpg)(http://i444.photobucket.com/albums/qq163/dabprod/MVC-707S.jpg)

Great pix, bring it on, can't wait anymore I need it BAD like you don't know!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 10, 2009, 07:39 AM
There is ice all most all around the lakes on my hunting camp in Forestburgh about 10 min away from Highland Lake. I hope we can meet up with you guy's this year. Last year we fished the same lakes but diffrent spot's
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Dec 10, 2009, 08:59 AM
There is ice all most all around the lakes on my hunting camp in Forestburgh about 10 min away from Highland Lake. I hope we can meet up with you guy's this year. Last year we fished the same lakes but diffrent spot's

Hi Shawn, stay in touch and we'll get together. You drive right past me to go to Forestburg
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 10, 2009, 09:13 AM
Yes I take RT42 to Forestburgh RD my camp is up the RD. We fish up there a lot. If you want to meet up let me know.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Dec 10, 2009, 09:18 AM
Yes I take RT42 to Forestburgh RD my camp is up the RD. We fish up there a lot. If you want to meet up let me know.

You got it Shawn, lookig forward to it. Dan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 10, 2009, 10:30 AM
There is ice all most all around the lakes on my hunting camp in Forestburgh about 10 min away from Highland Lake. I hope we can meet up with you guy's this year. Last year we fished the same lakes but diffrent spot's
...... that will not happen again this year.....we will meet up..... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 10, 2009, 05:03 PM
And, it won't be long now, as long as the weather holds up for the next week.....I sat down with Mother Nature this afternoon at lunchtime...had a nice long talk, made a couple compromises...have to see if it all pans out... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 11, 2009, 06:44 AM
i'd say small ponds and back water coves before x-mass...maybe next week for the shallow water....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 11, 2009, 12:25 PM
keep us posted guys! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 11, 2009, 01:01 PM
if this cold snap holds.. i'll be on ice by weds....small ponds have around inch or 2....tomorrow when i  hunt the last day of rifle.. i'll hack a hole in the camp pond..... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 11, 2009, 02:51 PM
if you can poke up by Lower woods.....it oughta be locked up and ready for next weekend....I'm dyin' to get out of this house for a day.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Dec 11, 2009, 04:41 PM
Dan;
Looks like you took those pictures by the spillway ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 11, 2009, 09:34 PM
hey tim!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Dec 12, 2009, 10:06 AM
Dan;
Looks like you took those pictures by the spillway ::)


Hi timster, I guess you're talking about the three pics on Bass Pond at Wolf Lake? Yea, I just pulled my truck off the road before the spillway and snapped a few. Been good and cold as
you know, 11 degres will make some ice, now the main lake is skimmed over except a few open spots out in the middle. I haven't ventured out onto Bass Pond to drill a few holes. I leave
that to the young guys. ;D  I don't need to be first, but I do need to be SAFE!!! Do you fish up here?

Dan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 12, 2009, 01:37 PM
how is wolf lake I have never fished it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Dec 12, 2009, 05:01 PM
how is wolf lake I have never fished it

Hi, Wolf Lake is a private lake in Sullivan County, a little over three hundred acres. Fishing was much better years ago, I've been here twenty five years.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Looper on Dec 12, 2009, 06:18 PM
Wolf Lake is great!

L
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 13, 2009, 12:10 PM
anybody get on the ice this weekend.  It should be really
good next weekend if it stays cold.  man i wish I had sick days left.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 13, 2009, 12:53 PM
Was out on a small pond Friday nite...just to check it.....Holehawg--I just got back from a ride to my Favorite private lake up by me...locked up ...possibly I'll be out next weekend.. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 13, 2009, 01:13 PM
depends on what happens today down here...things was capped and getting ready(1 to 2 inches).. but rain / sleet right now... :-\ even narrowsburg /river cove was getting close...gonna have to wait and see... :-\ how was the ice show ???????? all it was cracked up to be ?????????????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 13, 2009, 01:16 PM
The Christian Bros girls were nice....lots of gear, plenty of IS members, including Iceballs....was the first guy in the door at 10 am and was ready to go home by 1 ish   got some new ideas for making products....talked with Genz and Jason Mitchell....but wasn't as big as I expected
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 13, 2009, 01:47 PM
we have freezing rain here. :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 13, 2009, 05:24 PM
rain here now pooley... >:(...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 13, 2009, 05:32 PM
you know topher...i just seen pics of that strikemaster glide right sled...i feel another sled project in the making.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 13, 2009, 06:40 PM
that thing in real life is about as tall as a 5 gallon pail and as long as one laying down...... make one heck of a bait sled though...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 13, 2009, 07:07 PM
topher, we are all hoping to use our tip-downs this year! thanks from all of us! :clap: :bow: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 13, 2009, 07:29 PM
You are all welcome....and thanks for the reminder...I gotta get my leaders done and get them "tuned up"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 14, 2009, 05:26 AM
that thing in real life is about as tall as a 5 gallon pail and as long as one laying down...... make one heck of a bait sled though...
i'm thinking about building it longer [4ft] with ski's under it ...perhaps with a 2 pail set up since i could keep frambil polars in one ...bait in the other...rest of it wudd be storeage for other gear... just wud have to design a way to strap the jiffy on there... ;) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 14, 2009, 11:02 AM
speaking of that, just finished the auger mount on the ol' jet sled....gonna hafta piggyback the sleds if i bring out the flipover shantie(s)...but it looks ok...got a militia sticker on it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 14, 2009, 02:40 PM
the militia sticker is a must! ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 14, 2009, 02:53 PM
hey guys....just wanted to stop by and say Hi. Hope everyone had a good summer....hoping to get together with you guys sometime this winter.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 14, 2009, 03:19 PM
i'm thinking about building it longer [4ft] with ski's under it ...perhaps with a 2 pail set up since i could keep frambil polars in one ...bait in the other...rest of it wudd be storeage for other gear... just wud have to design a way to strap the jiffy on there... ;) ;D

in other words....build one like YO's and Pooley's sleds.... except with an auger rack on top

Nice to see ya back Hammer.....ice will be ready soon !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Dec 14, 2009, 03:31 PM
Hey Chris;;;
Dan,yes I do fish Wolf lake and Bass pond,I go to the contest with the Blakesleys every year and also fish Yankee lake,Masten lake too. We all like to stay semi close to home since the beers always taste so gooooood on the ice :thumbsup: :icefish:

The ponds around here are all iced over haven't had time this weekend to see how much, was to busy with fire house stuff ,,I wish I got paid for being chief ;D The Commish's said they will give me a 100% raise after Jan. 1
 ??? ??? ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 14, 2009, 03:40 PM
speaking of that, just finished the auger mount on the ol' jet sled..

do you have a picture of that?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 14, 2009, 03:41 PM
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=9812.40 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=9812.40)

just needs an auger rack now. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 14, 2009, 03:47 PM
do you have a picture of that?

not yet, but i can get one.......it's nothing fancy...kinda looks like Holehawgs..only mine's plain
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 14, 2009, 05:11 PM
in other words....build one like YO's and Pooley's sleds.... except with an auger rack on top

Nice to see ya back Hammer.....ice will be ready soon !!!
kinda topher... but want to keep the same shape and bucket hole designs that the strikemaster has..just making it longer and instead of leaving the front open like they did ..i'd have door hinged... then find away to mount the jiffy on one side..the hand auger  and spud bar on the other..keeping the weight low so it wouldnt be tippy...gonna have to start making some saw dust.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 14, 2009, 06:28 PM
joe, are you stepping up to 'the 5 gallon bait bucket club'? ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 14, 2009, 11:09 PM
yeah pooley youse guys have had some influence on me...lol...hows that new auger...try it out in Frankie's pool yet... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 15, 2009, 09:33 AM
yeah pooley youse guys have had some influence on me...lol...hows that new auger...try it out in Frankie's pool yet... ;) ;D



 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:   wait, I tried the jiffy out on a mud puddle....with the guard on of course
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 15, 2009, 03:23 PM
they won't let me in the ice rink! :%$#!: someone must have tipped them off! :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 15, 2009, 04:09 PM
 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: wont be long pooley we can race them  and test all this strikemaster vs jiffy  stuff... ;) ;D...in sad news ...the river ice melted apart and floated away.... :'( small ponds still capped but weak ice with water on top....need some cold temps here.... :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 15, 2009, 04:11 PM
anybody hear from jimmy c  ??????????? i was looking at orange  jump suits and thought of him... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 15, 2009, 04:50 PM
had a 10 degree temp drop in the last hour and snow is flying...from what I could see, the ponds that were locked up are now locked up with water on top....supposed to get up to 25 for a hi tomorrow....and then stay cold for a while, which is good....we need it to !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 15, 2009, 06:03 PM
the cold would get it going again ...no snow here tho....hows that jiffy run topher... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 15, 2009, 07:33 PM
like a champ...upgraded it to Synthetic oil using Amsoil at 40:1 instead of Jiffy's 24:1 that it says to use..primer bulb 3 times, choke it and by the second pull VROOOOOMMMMMM...it's a bit of overkill with being an 85cc 3 HP

Tim the toolman says more power MORE POWER :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 15, 2009, 07:35 PM
anybody hear from jimmy c  ??????????? i was looking at orange  jump suits and thought of him... ;) ;D
yes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 15, 2009, 07:37 PM
yes.

Good to hear about Jimmy C. !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Dec 15, 2009, 11:03 PM
Had a pump drill tonight at one of our local water sourses and fishing spots and as my guys were pumping water I walked on the ice ( my firemen thought I was nuts) took a trusty ax and wacked a hole 2 foot from shore
had 3 inch's a little soft but should stiffen up this week.

Pooley give me a call .. re: sh&l stove ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 16, 2009, 08:00 PM
Well the weather has stabilized and we are back to making ice...WOOHOO   only got up to 24 here today....

pdbjr, I'm uploading the pic I took of the jet sled auger rack...kinda hard to see, I hope they help  ;D

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0084.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0085.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0086.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 17, 2009, 05:48 AM
good job topher! love the militia sticker!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 17, 2009, 07:05 AM
ditto....that looks like it'll hold the jiffy very  well...dont forget the bunjie cords... :) real cold here..if this stays around i might try a farm pond sunday for awhile... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 17, 2009, 08:54 AM
I get to put together kitchen cabinets this weekend !!! it's about time......oh, and sand the 2nd coat of spackle upstairs...ugggh ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 17, 2009, 10:03 AM
pressures on my friend....they always do this to you during hunting / fishing season...(this should get a rise out of mrs. tfb.... ;) ;D....)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 17, 2009, 10:23 AM
I think there's only like 18 cabinets to do.....got them from IKEA...that are a good quality at a low price cabinet...you just gotta put them together yourself....her mom n dad coming up Saturday to help...hopefully we get them all done Sat.    then its off to the lake to fish !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 17, 2009, 10:41 AM
 i'm gonna take the jiffy out side for a walk ..... ;) ;D this cold day is getting my up for going.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 17, 2009, 11:53 AM
you are more than welcome to come up for cabinet party guys... ;) I'll let you know early this weekend about the lake by the hopuse...should be fishable maybe even this weekend :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 17, 2009, 03:54 PM
we don't have any ready yet, but if the temps hold....... ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 17, 2009, 04:47 PM
real cold over here..and next week looks even worse ...yea.... :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 17, 2009, 05:15 PM
I was working along Beachlake today and it was popping and cracking like crazy! was trying figure where i could keep my ice gear on the truck lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 17, 2009, 09:34 PM
as long as the weather stays the same, the days after X-Mas look good for my lil' private lake to start the season...still waiting to hear on Lower Woods......Little Stump Pond up by me is at 3" and I was out on it tonite....felt like getting home after a long trip ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 18, 2009, 05:53 AM
I was working along Beachlake today and it was popping and cracking like crazy! was trying figure where i could keep my ice gear on the truck lol
any time ya wanna go out with us guys ring me up nieghbor.. ;D..did you shoot that nice buck that i watched all summer just down the road from you..??????????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 18, 2009, 05:57 AM
as long as the weather stays the same, the days after X-Mas look good for my lil' private lake to start the season...still waiting to hear on Lower Woods......Little Stump Pond up by me is at 3" and I was out on it tonite....felt like getting home after a long trip ;D
topher i'll go up to lower woods over this weekend and see whats happening...i normally judge whats happening there with lake huntington ...they kinda seem to be ready about the same time..... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 18, 2009, 08:56 AM
I'm hoping to make a trip out that way this Saturday or Sunday....will have the ice stuff in the truck, just in case..want to get out to do some jigging with the new sonar......and use the Jiffy too ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 18, 2009, 09:48 AM
great minds think alike i was thinking maybe sunday...just to check the ice and hunting trailer... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 18, 2009, 11:22 AM
if you see the Danger Ranger there, you'll know its me (back window sticker) ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 18, 2009, 12:52 PM
and if you see a guy with just his head sticking out of the ice you'll know its me.... ;)2 :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 18, 2009, 01:30 PM
you wouldn't want to set a time...so that there isn't any chance of that do you?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 18, 2009, 01:43 PM
wish i could.... but blondzillas off this weekend so i dont know whats in store for me..... ::) once santa comes ..i'm free ..... ;) ;D i'm gonna shoot for ride up around noon... :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Dec 18, 2009, 02:43 PM
Gassed up the old jiffy yesterday, started on the third pull, just needed one small adjustment to the carb, it was running a little too rich. Wish every engine I own ran that good
and was that easy to work on! Charger the battery on the vexilar last week, man I'm ready. Was 5 degres this AM, lake is about ready and now they're calling for snow, hope we are far enough west to miss most of it. Put the plow on the
truck just in case.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 18, 2009, 04:46 PM
any time ya wanna go out with us guys ring me up nieghbor.. ;D..did you shoot that nice buck that i watched all summer just down the road from you..??????????????
  I appreciate the offer and will be taking ya up on that !! If its the buck i think you are thinkin of no it was shot in bow season.the wife got a doe and my youngest got his first buck got them all in the freezer now just waiting on blackpowder season ;D itching to drill some holes though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 18, 2009, 05:43 PM
Posting from my blackberry
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 18, 2009, 06:13 PM
  I appreciate the offer and will be taking ya up on that !! If its the buck i think you are thinkin of no it was shot in bow season.the wife got a doe and my youngest got his first buck got them all in the freezer now just waiting on blackpowder season ;D itching to drill some holes though.
congrats on the youngsters first buck... :thumbsup: getting the itch to get out there myself....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 18, 2009, 07:54 PM
Have to watch the weather...we gonna get dumped on or not  ??? if we do, I won't be able to get down to Lower....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 18, 2009, 08:10 PM
we're wondering too. i hope we get nothing!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 18, 2009, 10:10 PM
Have to watch the weather...we gonna get dumped on or not  ??? if we do, I won't be able to get down to Lower....
  The wife has friends coming over Sunday to do some baking so i might just take a ride to lower woods and check it out .Might need the fresh air.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 19, 2009, 06:44 AM
  The wife has friends coming over Sunday to do some baking so i might just take a ride to lower woods and check it out .Might need the fresh air.

fresh air is always a good thing  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 19, 2009, 07:32 PM
not sure..but i'm guessing around a 3 to 6 ...nothing to get nervous about...jiffy is running well...gear is ready...i pumped up..its on... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 19, 2009, 07:34 PM
Danger Ranger's got 2 wheel drive....and knowing the road up to the lake, it's never fun with snow on the road...

report today that Belmont has 2-3 200yds out from the launch...if thats the case, I was fishing Lower Woods on 4-5" when Belmont was just skim ice last year.....will have jigging stuff in the truck tomorrow, but no tip ups due to the fact that I have no bait....will for next weekend though  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 19, 2009, 07:42 PM
my weather man drinks ...i dont think its gonna be that bad... ;) ;D...besides..just wait a week and we can all meet on lake huntington or highland.....gonna ask me brother if he cares if we use the trailer...(its 1 mile from lower woods...)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 20, 2009, 01:19 AM
huntington? :flex: :clap: :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 06:50 AM
if I happen to get a NY license by then I can go....I knew I forgot something ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Dec 20, 2009, 07:05 AM
I knew I forgot something ::)

Not again :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 08:12 AM
i gotta get my ny license too...70 bucks.... :o :o :o...hope santa brings me my gandermountain gift cards... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 08:16 AM
huntington? :flex: :clap: :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
thats what i've been dreaming of..... ;D ;D ;D plus now that me and topher have to defend our second place finishes at highland tourney.... much scouting has to be done again.. ;) ;D...you guys gotta try to make that one... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 20, 2009, 08:50 AM
 Ya think i would remember to get that every year  when i get my NY hunting licence .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 09:26 AM
depending on how many times I fish NY, I may just get 1 day licenses for each time...that's 5 times to go out that way...once for Highland  ;) and 3 for Huntington  ;) and 1 for Otisco ...I usually don't fish open water in NY though on waters that require a NY license
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Kildato on Dec 20, 2009, 09:38 AM
Topher's headin' down to Lower Woods quarter after 11. I think he's gone nuts.  :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 20, 2009, 10:32 AM
he's just dealing with his addiction! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 10:37 AM
well went to lake huntington to check on the ice...close but no cigar...heres the pics ...still open water in the middle and our frav. corner is wet and sloppy...          (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/005-1.jpg)              (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/004-1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 10:43 AM
Topher's headin' down to Lower Woods quarter after 11. I think he's gone nuts.  :-\
after seeing lake huntington i hope he dosent get his feet wet kidato... ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: i think the bigger lakes will need another week... :unsure: :icefish: :unsure: i think i'll wait til after x-mass....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 10:47 AM
Ya think i would remember to get that every year  when i get my NY hunting licence .
yeah...i still mess up that part... ;D  that new holland was moving some snow this morning... ;) ;D i rode by the lake on the road behind your house ...where it looks like there was a camp years ago...been trying to see if anyones around there...i'd like to ask permission to ice fish it....no luck so far...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 02:10 PM
Lower is good, 5" black ice....so black that the north end looks open...I only fished the flat...1 nice sized perch  ;D  also checked and fished Long Pond...4-5" black ice there as well...some sniffers and some hits there, but no fish :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 20, 2009, 02:59 PM
sounds promising guys.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IcefishrNY on Dec 20, 2009, 03:13 PM
Gassed up the old jiffy yesterday, started on the third pull, just needed one small adjustment to the carb, it was running a little too rich. Wish every engine I own ran that good
and was that easy to work on! Charger the battery on the vexilar last week, man I'm ready. Was 5 degres this AM, lake is about ready and now they're calling for snow, hope we are far enough west to miss most of it. Put the plow on the
truck just in case.

Good job on the prep work.....how much snow did you end up getting? 4-6 inches here in the city which of course means everything comes to a grinding halt.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 03:59 PM
I think we had more drifting snow than from the air...that wind was just terrible today >:(
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 20, 2009, 04:02 PM
topher thanks for the pics. I am gonna try to build a shanty and auger holder out of conduit along with runners for the jet sled.  Probably wont be pretty but we will see if it works.  Ill post pics if it does
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 20, 2009, 04:05 PM
Yesterday my brother and I tested out Morningside(since it is always the first to freeze)  It had like 5-6 inches of clear ice.  I have never experienced that before, it looked like open water.  To make a long story short, I was skunked and he got 2 really nice picks and like 7 small ones.


The ice was so clear I watched him pull one pickerel in through it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Dec 20, 2009, 06:31 PM
We made a lot of progress on the kitchen over the weekend. Here's some pictures ... a couple of them are Topher completely inside one of the 30" wide x 24" deep x 88" tall pantry cabinets (we put in two...I wanted LOTS of storage... and NO Topher, it's not for your fishing stuff!!!).

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 20, 2009, 06:44 PM
ahhh, the old closet system/cabinet/garage storage days. i remember them well, and don't miss them! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 06:54 PM
I'm gonna be glad when its ALL done...only a few more cabinets to go
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 06:56 PM
shes working the hide off you... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 07:06 PM
shes working the hide off you... ;) ;D

good thing I do a lot of the cooking  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 07:09 PM
 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: hows she feeling ??????????? are ya running out at mid nite for pickles and watermellon yet ?????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 07:12 PM
she's doing great....something like 46 days to go...Holehawg, I got a PM about a tourney on Long Pond Jan. 17th...bass and pickerel.....20 bucks a head...I'm trying to get it posted on the PA page...if I can't I'll let you know details if needed
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 07:16 PM
could happen..i gotta host a poker night on the 16th...i might be a little fuzzy the next day... ;) ;D... glad tfb is doing well.... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 07:52 PM
I'm supposed to fish an IFPA tourney that Sunday...not sure yet myself....but if I don't I'll probably fish Long Pond
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 20, 2009, 08:12 PM
yeah...i still mess up that part... ;D  that new holland was moving some snow this morning... ;) ;D i rode by the lake on the road behind your house ...where it looks like there was a camp years ago...been trying to see if anyones around there...i'd like to ask permission to ice fish it....no luck so far...
   Yeah its great having a neighbor with a front loader-makes life a little easier!!! As far as the lake back there , only 2 people allowed on the ice there,insurance reasons i am told.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 08:38 PM
figures....insurance / sueing has killed some good fishing spots.... ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: mschott on Dec 20, 2009, 08:43 PM
figures....insurance / sueing has killed some good fishing spots.... ::) ::) ::)
   
  It's a great lake alot of sand takes a while to get safe ice though  - alot of springs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 08:54 PM
lord.... knows i can find them springs....  ::)... i've gotten alittle gun shy about early ice... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 20, 2009, 09:06 PM
lord.... knows i can find them springs....  ::)... i've gotten alittle gun shy about early ice... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
  I'm with ya there when i used to do alot of muskrat trapping  (when there were a few around) i came home many times just as wet as the rats!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 09:09 PM
lord.... knows i can find them springs....  ::)... i've gotten alittle gun shy about early ice... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

only know about the one on Lower by that first point and in the second cove at Long Pond by the inlet...other than that I am unaware of em anywhere else I fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 09:20 PM
lake huntington has one just past the docks i like to fish by where the gazebo fell in the lake.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 09:22 PM
I think it's too shallow to fish over that far, based on the open water scouting trip this summer....but if you go 50 ft on a diagonal toward the launch from the gazebo, there is a huge pocket in the weeds that had a nice sized LM cruising around in...have to see if I can find it when we fish there.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 09:34 PM
i caught some nice bass in 3ft water over there last time... sometimes them fish like to swim them shallow spots for a easy meal..learned that with the river wallys...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 20, 2009, 10:00 PM
Last year up at duck harbor it was pretty cold so i didnt venture far from the cabin and the fire in the pit,had some :tipup: set up out front and just for kicks set one out in about 2 ft of water right in front of the stream that flows in and had a ball with trout and the occasional perch ,didnt even need a flag just watched em take the bait.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2009, 10:03 PM
had a hole like that at Highland last year too....Holehawg couldn't even get the bait from the tip up down the hole and set it down...ended up jigging 20 or so perch out of it...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 20, 2009, 10:07 PM
had a hole like that at Highland last year too....Holehawg couldn't even get the bait from the tip up down the hole and set it down...ended up jigging 20 or so perch out of it...
 
  thats always a good day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2009, 10:09 PM
remember the nice bunch of crappies we took out of that area....i really hope lake huntington and highland are a go for after x-mass...plus i gotta get back to that priv. bass lake .... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 21, 2009, 04:27 PM
Out looking for some ice this afternoon holehawg??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 21, 2009, 07:13 PM
we're up for both here! :clap: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Dec 21, 2009, 08:25 PM
shes working the hide off you... ;) ;D

Don't feel too sorry for him Holehawg, Topher still has plenty of hide left on him. Good thing too, we had to pick up the crib/changing table combo tonight, which was quite heavy. Of course, typical of Topher's luck, the stock boy they sent out to "help" him had a 20 lb weight restriction due to an injury  :roflmao: so he might as well have taken it out himself... good thing he's my tough guy :flex:

About the cravings... the only thing I have wanted, I ran for myself...called for a few late night Chicken Parm Hoagie runs... but we all have to sacrifice at times.  ;)2
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 21, 2009, 09:24 PM
good to hear from you TFB! glad you're feeling well.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 21, 2009, 10:45 PM
Out looking for some ice this afternoon holehawg??
  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: i wish...while my construction gig is slow right now ..i work nights at the damascus middle school..3 to 11 ...gives me mornings to hunt and fish... i thought that was you i passed...was the tip ups in the truck... ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 21, 2009, 10:51 PM
yeah tfb...very good to hear from ya... :unsure:.. tfb... if you push really.. really.. hard...maybe you'll have the little one early :woot: and i wont have to worry if my fishing partner will be able to attend the highland tourney with me...just a thought.... ;)2 :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 21, 2009, 11:06 PM
one last post before i get my zzzzz's in .... i think i'll try the river cove for wallys tomorrow as long as i dont get called in to school again.... ;) ;D...pooley as soon as i can walk out to our spot on huntington i'll ring ya up...i'll prob. check it thursday morning but will have to watch this stupid rain thats coming friday....its close..just need alittle more cold....nite all.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TimberKing on Dec 22, 2009, 06:34 AM
  Just wanted to say Hello to all of you and wish all of you HAPPY HOLIDAYS.
  Orange County guy here new to Ice Shanty but not to ice fishing.
  Hope to meet some of you out on the ice.   VHF.Ch 68 "TimberKing"
  I see their were a few posts about Long pond, any of you fish the other side of the road on West Point?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 22, 2009, 07:26 AM
The Long Pond that I have been mentioning is in NE PA...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dooberhoopa on Dec 22, 2009, 07:31 AM
im so amped up...after a very terrible deer season i cant wait to get back to fishing....anyone know of any good ice between here and sullivan? everything is starting to look real close to bein ok....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 22, 2009, 08:36 AM
bummer  :( just got called in to work...fishing on hold... :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 22, 2009, 08:53 AM
I feel your pain buddy...I'm stuck here.. >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 22, 2009, 08:58 AM
guess i should be happy to be working......really wanted to go fishing today....sometimes being all grown up stinks... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 22, 2009, 09:01 AM
 :flex: :roflmao:  sometimes it just does, but when that guy Bill comes to visit, he's gotta be taken care of
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 22, 2009, 09:05 AM
i hate that guy and his friends.. ::).. ;) ;D....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 22, 2009, 10:37 AM
I may have to go rescue TFB...brake problems.. :%$#!:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 22, 2009, 11:04 AM
and the hits just keep on coming..... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 22, 2009, 11:13 AM
well at least its paid off and we aren't making payments on it anymore.....almost 300k miles...it doesn't owe her a cent
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 22, 2009, 11:18 AM
yeah... our grand am is still rolling along .... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 22, 2009, 01:22 PM
appears to have a broken brake line....so much fun to do at home.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Dec 22, 2009, 08:30 PM
yeah... Topher said it is the brake lines... back ones  :(  now he has to drop the gas tank to run new ones, I guess... which sucks. Always something to go wrong right before Christmas.... but at least I was able to gimp home without wrecking the car.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 22, 2009, 09:45 PM
I know two guy's who tryed Highland lake today they said the back cove had 5 to 5 1/2 inches of good ice. There was two other guy's fishing by the beach. I'm going to hit it on Sat or my dad's lake at the camp
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 22, 2009, 09:59 PM
That's a good sign !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 22, 2009, 10:34 PM
hmmmm sunday at highland .... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 23, 2009, 05:25 AM
appears to have a broken brake line....so much fun to do at home.... ::)
I feel your pain Topher.....I brought my truck in for new tires and alignment for $806. They called me yesterday and told me that my front end is shot......needless to say it cost me $1798 more. Just what I needed for Christmas
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 23, 2009, 08:37 AM
hmmmm sunday at highland .... ;D

save a few fish for me  ;) if all goes well, TFB and I will be out for a bit I think on Saturday...not too much...gotta finish the house...6 weeks to go
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 23, 2009, 03:20 PM
Shawn and Hole be careful out there if you go to Highland.   Last weekend the back cove was locked up good but there were still spots that were wide open and one once more then 50 yards from that cove.  I know it has been cold and should be better by this weekend just be careful.  I'd hate to see someone go through when I could have said something.   That being said I will probably be out on Highland on Saturday if all goes well. I should have a couple people with me.  Come over and stop by. If I am there the Dakota will be on the road.

Paul


If I go out I will let you know on here how it is.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 23, 2009, 09:32 PM
Good luck and be safe to everyone going out this weekend. Have a great christmas also!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 23, 2009, 10:54 PM
Good luck and be safe to everyone going out this weekend. Have a great christmas also!
just got home from the company xmas party! :wacko: :afro:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 24, 2009, 10:42 AM
well more good xmass time news . ::)..the grand am needs a head gasket... ::) ::) ::)... wishing you folks a very merry christmas ......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 24, 2009, 11:22 AM
Shawn and Hole be careful out there if you go to Highland.   Last weekend the back cove was locked up good but there were still spots that were wide open and one once more then 50 yards from that cove.  I know it has been cold and should be better by this weekend just be careful.  I'd hate to see someone go through when I could have said something.   That being said I will probably be out on Highland on Saturday if all goes well. I should have a couple people with me.  Come over and stop by. If I am there the Dakota will be on the road.

Paul


If I go out I will let you know on here how it is.
thanks paul...glad ya said something...i'm gonna try for sunday for a bit...test out the gear kinda run... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 24, 2009, 11:32 AM
well more good xmass time news . ::)..the grand am needs a head gasket... ::) ::) ::)... wishing you folks a very merry christmas ......
   If its not one thing its another >:(    ---- Have a merry CHRISTmas everyone
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 24, 2009, 04:39 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 24, 2009, 04:53 PM
Merry Christmas to all from the Topher and TFB household
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 24, 2009, 05:18 PM
well after I paid for my truck I decided to give myself a gift.........joined the Militia  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Dec 24, 2009, 05:25 PM
Merry Christmas everybody, and God bless America!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 24, 2009, 05:38 PM
merry christmas all!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 24, 2009, 05:44 PM
well after I paid for my truck I decided to give myself a gift.........joined the Militia  ;D

Welcome to the Big Show Hammer !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 24, 2009, 06:17 PM
Welcome to the Big Show Hammer !
Thanx.....I will try and behave :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 24, 2009, 07:27 PM
Merry Christmas to you and yours.  Everyone have a good day and a great weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 24, 2009, 07:35 PM
Sunday?? :P :o i'll see what the men say. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 24, 2009, 08:48 PM
Thanx.....I will try and behave :whistle:
lol...why hammer ??????????? we dont ...welcome aboard.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 24, 2009, 09:28 PM
I GOT A NEW BASS BOAT FOR X-MAS !!!!!

I'll post pics tomorrow sometime....it is so nice....OMG
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 25, 2009, 05:56 AM
wow! how did santa get that down the chimney? ??? :o ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 25, 2009, 05:58 AM
the same way he gets into peoples apartment buildings.. ;) it's a 17' with a 225 HP eveinrude trolling motor and the works...waiting til its light out to get pics ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 25, 2009, 05:59 AM
that's awesome brother!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 25, 2009, 06:02 AM
actually its just a little tree ornament  ::).....but it sounded cool to say I got a new bass boat...its like 2 inches long...full detail...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 25, 2009, 06:07 AM
that's just wrong! :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 25, 2009, 10:15 AM
here's a pic of it !!!

(http://s7d4.scene7.com/is/image/Hallmark/qxi1212_lic?$detail$)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 25, 2009, 11:27 AM
 :o    she's a beaut !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 25, 2009, 12:12 PM
Hey Holehawg....just wanted to let ya know.....I got out on the Delaware this morning down in NJ with a buddie of mine.  got 3 eyes between 15" and 17" and lost a few more........ fished from 5:30am till about 10am. Nothing on tip ups....all caught jigging
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 25, 2009, 12:28 PM
wow....you must have been really...really...real ly...good... ;) ;D.....i wasnt sooo good.... :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 25, 2009, 12:31 PM
Hey Holehawg....just wanted to let ya know.....I got out on the Delaware this morning down in NJ with a buddie of mine.  got 3 eyes between 15" and 17" and lost a few more........ fished from 5:30am till about 10am. Nothing on tip ups....all caught jigging
its gonna be highland lake or delaware river cove sunday....not sure which.....awesome ya got into  some wallys hammer... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 25, 2009, 12:37 PM
its gonna be highland lake or delaware river cove sunday....not sure which.....awesome ya got into  some wallys hammer... :)
Yeah I get lucky once in awhile....lol   Hopefully we don't get to much rain with this storm......otherwise the ice will go...at least where I fish.....only 3"-4" as of this morning
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Dec 25, 2009, 03:56 PM
here's a pic of it !!!

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Thats nice....but where's the trailer???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 25, 2009, 04:50 PM
coat pocket...its all it needs to get to the lake !    I got a new good luck charm  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Dec 25, 2009, 06:08 PM
Nice boat topher :thumbsup: :clap:
Merry Christmas everyone and a fishy new year to all :icefish: :clap:
It's starting to rain up here as I type,,,might not be so good for sunday  might just have to fish the cooler ;D
at the Bobcat Tavern
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 26, 2009, 10:03 AM
How's things looking down that way guys?  The rain kill everything ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 26, 2009, 10:20 AM
Freezing rain here in Forestburgh and a solid coat of ice everywhere at 31 degrees. I think we are OK for now and the temps are supposed to remain below 32 most of this week with some lows in the teens so we are making ice.

My fingers are crossed for being on the ice when 2010 arrives.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 26, 2009, 10:34 AM
Anyone going out tomorrow.  Looking to hit the hardwater and wanted to see if anyone needed a cohort.   Plus its my daughters birthday and the wife said I could go.---She must want something.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Dec 26, 2009, 12:12 PM
actually its just a little tree ornament  ::).....but it sounded cool to say I got a new bass boat...its like 2 inches long...full detail...
LOL thats a good one Topher  ;D  if thats the case my wife got me a new harley,thats hanging off the tree too :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 26, 2009, 09:07 PM
gonna head out tomorrow to try out the new Lighthouse I think at Prompton Dam...if the ice isn't good and safe, I'll come home and work on the house some more....hopefully it is good....gotta go get loaded up and ready...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 27, 2009, 10:14 AM
 lake huntington ny  is open from end to end.... :'(...dang rain and temps in the 40's... :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 27, 2009, 10:41 AM
lake huntington ny  is open from end to end.... :'(...dang rain and temps in the 40's... :'(

 wouldn't doubt it the pond out back is looking awful spongy! have this week off and was hoping to do some fishin' and maybe chase a few deer with the smokepole.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 27, 2009, 12:15 PM
yepper..is warm and soggey looking.... :-\ ..if we get a cold snap quick :-\ maybe the weekend....sandy pond ny in 2 weeks... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2009, 02:37 PM
Hit Prompton today...lots of fishermen...I have the new tip up curse in effect...not 1 single flag all day...fished from 9:30 to 2:30...I'll post pics later....had water on top of the ice in a couple spots, but was still a solid 6-7" and it was a beautiful day to be out..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 27, 2009, 02:55 PM
 the rain got rid of the snow, so it will be an ice building week!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 27, 2009, 02:58 PM
got my fingers crossed Pooley
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 27, 2009, 03:13 PM
Hit Prompton today...lots of fishermen...I have the new tip up curse in effect...not 1 single flag all day...fished from 9:30 to 2:30...I'll post pics later....had water on top of the ice in a couple spots, but was still a solid 6-7" and it was a beautiful day to be out..

  anybody else around you gettin flags?and puttin fish topside
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2009, 03:21 PM
yeah...guys were jigging up crappies and gills and dink perch...tip ups were all pickerel and perch..1 of the picks was a 26" 5lb'er..I got pics  on the way
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 27, 2009, 03:30 PM
i want to go wednesday with a friend, keep me informed guys. thinking of highland.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2009, 03:34 PM
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0006-3.jpg)

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first pic is from last weekend at lower woods ( perch )



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 27, 2009, 03:38 PM
boy i guess there were a few out there! it would've been a great day to get out there however the outlaws-- errr i mean inlaws came over so i was "under house arrest"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dooberhoopa on Dec 27, 2009, 03:53 PM
nice pics...my first trip out will be thursday, the roof of the shed where i keep all my gear had a leak so it filled my sled with water which in turn, froze solid, hoepfully when i check it tomorrow it will be ready to go!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 27, 2009, 04:05 PM
i want to go wednesday with a friend, keep me informed guys. thinking of highland.

I went up to Highland to check it out today.  Wow, that thing is probably 40% open now thanks to the rain and the rest has just a skim on it  Suppose to be cold this week though so we will see.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Dec 27, 2009, 04:35 PM
Nice fish Chris! :o I wish we had gotten into them but no luck. :'( I have plenty of bait for you for next week 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 27, 2009, 05:09 PM
pooley... tophers fishing another hour from me more toward waymart / elk mountain...etc...down  by me  most lakes have opened back up..if we get the cold weather their talking about this week..this weekend on SOME lakes could be a go....call before ya head up so i can check it out so ya dont waste ya time...also have a sandy pond trip in the planning stages....will pm ya guys... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 27, 2009, 05:15 PM
boy i guess there were a few out there! it would've been a great day to get out there however the outlaws-- errr i mean inlaws came over so i was "under house arrest"
sounds like fun. ;)....i stacked fire wood after looking at huntington.... :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 27, 2009, 05:33 PM
thanks joe. i may have to try the following week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 27, 2009, 05:53 PM
I went up to Highland to check it out today.  Wow, that thing is probably 40% open now thanks to the rain and the rest has just a skim on it  Suppose to be cold this week though so we will see.
[/quo  te]                                                                                                                                                           this is moon dog   i was on hi land lake today the ice  is thin near shore but i was out a ways and its about 4 to 5 ins some places thicker there is a lot of open water yet  fishing is slow only kept 5 perch  about 10 ins and 1 prickle  be care full
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 27, 2009, 06:09 PM
sounds like fun. ;)....i stacked fire wood after looking at huntington.... :'(
   should a come over and rescued me we could've stacked beer cans with the fire wood! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 27, 2009, 06:47 PM
   should a come over and rescued me we could've stacked beer cans with the fire wood! 
  lol...was a wine day today.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2009, 08:05 PM
                                                                                                                                                         this is moon dog   i was on hi land lake today the ice  is thin near shore but i was out a ways and its about 4 to 5 ins some places thicker there is a lot of open water yet  fishing is slow only kept 5 perch  about 10 ins and 1 prickle  be care full

What in the world is a prickle??  any youse guys ever catch one of them?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2009, 09:42 PM
pooley... tophers fishing another hour from me more toward waymart / elk mountain...etc...down  by me  most lakes have opened back up..if we get the cold weather their talking about this week..this weekend on SOME lakes could be a go....call before ya head up so i can check it out so ya dont waste ya time...also have a sandy pond trip in the planning stages....will pm ya guys... ;D

its not that far, but I think its in a different thermocline than the area that has Huntington and Highland...heck, there's still 5-6" snow on the ground there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 27, 2009, 10:33 PM
I went up to Highland to check it out today.  Wow, that thing is probably 40% open now thanks to the rain and the rest has just a skim on it  Suppose to be cold this week though so we will see.
[/quo  te]                                                                                                                                                           this is moon dog   i was on hi land lake today the ice  is thin near shore but i was out a ways and its about 4 to 5 ins some places thicker there is a lot of open water yet  fishing is slow only kept 5 perch  about 10 ins and 1 prickle  be care full
sorry about that i was tired gota catch me one
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 28, 2009, 05:28 AM
it takes me about 45 minutes to get to prompton...more if honesdale school buses are on the road... ::) yepper the ice your way is in better shape then down by me.... :-\ maybe this weekend down this way....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dooberhoopa on Dec 28, 2009, 08:33 AM
Ill be out in newburgh on thursday if anyone wants to go...there were 7 trucks in the lot yesterday and guys all over the ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 28, 2009, 09:27 AM
What in the world is a prickle??  any youse guys ever catch one of them?
   thats usually what i'm calling them after wayyyy to much booze  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Dec 28, 2009, 09:31 AM
  thats usually what i'm calling them after wayyyy to much booze  ;D





Sounds like a cucumber with gills and fins! ;D Thanks for the chuckle!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 28, 2009, 01:28 PM
Greetings I hope everyone had a good Christmas and want to wish you all a Happy New Year full of good fishing. Since we are all looking for safe ice thought I should post the phone number for Winding Hills Park ranger station (Orange County owned/operated) off of route 17k in the town of Montgomery. Diamond Lake is the only one of the three bodies of water in the park open to ice fishing contains yellow perch,large mouth bass and sunfish. Small lake maybe fifty acres in size yellow perch average eight to ten inches in length. The park is not to far from Tom's Bait Shop in Fair Oaks,NY. or Thruway Market in Walden,NY.(Live bait for tip ups)
 
 ranger station phone number (845-457-4918)  the main gate of the park closes at 4:45 pm believe they open at 8:00 am

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FLAG-UPP on Dec 28, 2009, 04:45 PM
Ill be out in newburgh on thursday if anyone wants to go...there were 7 trucks in the lot yesterday and guys all over the ice
where in newburgh are you fishing and what are you targeting for ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 28, 2009, 05:15 PM
I gotta find a link, but as of Jan 6, 2010, the 7 day bait law is being changed to 10 days...not much difference, but a step in the right direction  :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 28, 2009, 07:15 PM
sounds good to me topher. 10 gets you 2 weekends.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dooberhoopa on Dec 29, 2009, 08:21 AM
Guna be fishing orange lake....can get into some real good sized crappie and perch, 5 lb plus pickeral and some nice bass....mr clean are u saying that they already opened winding hills?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 29, 2009, 09:23 AM
Hi Guys;  John and I are going to be up in Yulan from Fri to Sun.....will be looking at Highland, bodine and a fewother local lakes.  If you're going to be coming up that way, give me a holler and we'll see about a meet up.

IceBalls  (Rodger)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 29, 2009, 10:12 AM
super cold going on here...small ponds by my parents is  back to fishable ..... :clap: :thumbsup: maybe this weekend up this way.... :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 29, 2009, 10:56 AM
Hi Guys;  John and I are going to be up in Yulan from Fri to Sun.....will be looking at Highland, bodine and a fewother local lakes.  If you're going to be coming up that way, give me a holler and we'll see about a meet up.

IceBalls  (Rodger)

Rodger, you got ppl looking for ya....chazmatic and fire n ice...send em a pm, let em know your ok..!

As for the Pa side of the border, Long pond, Lower woods, White Oak and Prompton are all good and fishable...gonna have enough ice now to use the Jiffy !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 29, 2009, 02:07 PM
Dooberhoopa I stopped by Winding Hills last Monday (12/21) on my way to Wurtsboro at that time the sign by main gate said Ice conditions unsafe use caution. So I do not know if they will let you on the ice. I would call the ranger station Diamond lake was almost completely frozen over the lower night time temperatures should help with ice formation . Today's winds will not help if there are still any open areas.
  If people are on Orange Lake winding Hills should be good to fish.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 29, 2009, 03:35 PM
I gotta find a link, but as of Jan 6, 2010, the 7 day bait law is being changed to 10 days...not much difference, but a step in the right direction  :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup:
Hey topher! is that bait law in NY or PA?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dooberhoopa on Dec 29, 2009, 03:50 PM
yeah id much rather be on orange lake....alot more action, winding hills can be so slow it hurts but the perch are real nice when you can get into them
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 29, 2009, 03:52 PM
NY...the official announcement has not been made by the DEC, but if you search through the NY Ice Fishing page, there are a few different threads about it....PA has no such law as the 7 day bait, only possession of caught baitfish--purchased baitfish do not apply to the total allowed in possession
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 29, 2009, 03:59 PM
NY...the official announcement has not been made by the DEC, but if you search through the NY Ice Fishing page, there are a few different threads about it....PA has no such law as the 7 day bait, only possession of caught baitfish--purchased baitfish do not apply to the total allowed in possession
Thanks!! I hope the bait shop keeps forgetting to put a date on my receipt.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FLAG-UPP on Dec 29, 2009, 05:41 PM
Guna be fishing orange lake....can get into some real good sized crappie and perch, 5 lb plus pickeral and some nice bass....mr clean are u saying that they already opened winding hills?
dooberhoopa...isn't that a private lake? lived 10 min away almost my whole live. always wished to fish that lake...Rob
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 29, 2009, 05:45 PM
i think i'll spend new years day on the ice at lower woods pa...blondzillas working and i'll be left  alone without adult supervision... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 29, 2009, 07:31 PM
i think i'll spend new years day on the ice at lower woods pa...blondzillas working and i'll be left  alone without adult supervision... ;) ;D
:blink: :cookoo: :whistle: :woot: :thumbsup: :clap: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :afro: :%$#!:
what? you did no work around here? :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Dec 29, 2009, 08:13 PM
oh it feels good to be back!! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 29, 2009, 10:33 PM
I'd say to have the guys come up for a day, but a 1 day license is like 27 bucks here in the great state of PA...they could fish a whole year for 53....friggin' ridiculous  >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 30, 2009, 08:40 AM
Getting panfish on greenwood right now!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dooberhoopa on Dec 30, 2009, 08:56 AM
Orange Lake is a members only lake...when my dad died last year they were nice enough to give me his spot in the club...anyone ever wants to fish it let me kno ill take ya with me
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 30, 2009, 09:34 AM
Getting panfish on greenwood right now!

Great ! glad to see you guys making it out !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Dec 30, 2009, 10:25 AM
Has anyone got the word on Swinging Bridge Reservoir? Is there safe ice?

Thanks for any info.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 30, 2009, 10:55 AM
Getting panfish on greenwood right now!
you in the cove at the NY end Pooley?  Saw someone out there this morning fishing.....how much ice ya got there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 30, 2009, 11:42 AM
you in the cove at the NY end Pooley?  Saw someone out there this morning fishing.....how much ice ya got there?
that was me. 4 inches at most, with plenty of scary spots. :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 30, 2009, 11:45 AM
that was me. 4 inches at most, with plenty of scary spots. :o
Be careful my friend and thanx for the info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 30, 2009, 03:07 PM
Hey Holehawg is the big D icing up yet near you?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 30, 2009, 06:51 PM
Anyone ever lay carpet before??? ??? ???.....that's tonite's task  ::) but it's on the honey do list, so it's not an extra job....

gonna be fishing Friday...not sure where though...maybe try to tackle Belmont...with a hydrographic map and the flasher, it may be fun...otherwise, Holehawg, you still fishing Lower Woods?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 30, 2009, 08:22 PM
Anyone ever lay carpet before??? ??? ???.....that's tonite's task  ::) but it's on the honey do list, so it's not an extra job....

gonna be fishing Friday...not sure where though...maybe try to tackle Belmont...with a hydrographic map and the flasher, it may be fun...otherwise, Holehawg, you still fishing Lower Woods?
trick question? ??? :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 30, 2009, 08:46 PM
trick question? ??? :P

huh  ??? ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 30, 2009, 11:20 PM
Hey Holehawg is the big D icing up yet near you?
       Tuesday it was wide open, wend had alot of flow ice in the main channel and a thin layer out from the laundry mat.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 31, 2009, 10:00 AM
pooley, how's that new auger work?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 31, 2009, 03:02 PM
topher i aint sure...if i can get my pa lics. at wally world tomorrow and if the bait shop is open then i will head up to lower woods...work got in the way of me being 100% ready... ::) hammer the narrowsburg eddy now has a skim of ice but not quite ready yet... :-\ happy news years everybody....i'm staying home to night with some bottles of wine.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 31, 2009, 03:08 PM
Well if things work out thats cool...hopefully the roads n such up to the lake are ok by tomorrow...gonna hopefully meet up there with another shanty guy, Dennis53...got the jiffy tuned up and its ready to be tested @!

Happy New Year's all, be safe !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 31, 2009, 03:18 PM
will try to be there around 10 oclock...this is a big night at mr. hole hawgs house.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 31, 2009, 03:33 PM
Well then I propose a toast.......to a new year that is better than the last....may we and our loved ones stay happy, safe, and healthy throughout the new year !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 31, 2009, 03:38 PM
amen brother topher....i'll drink to that.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D time to put 2009 in the books.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 31, 2009, 03:39 PM
i second that topher.  Happy New Years to all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 31, 2009, 07:06 PM
i third it topher! have a safe, happy, and heathy new year!

topher, the auger works great. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 01, 2010, 04:31 AM
Well, boys I'm off to see the wizard....see if I can't break the new tip up curse and catch a few fish to boot...If anyone goes out good luck and don't forget your tourney card !

Tubby67, good luck on Oneida today !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 01, 2010, 06:02 AM
good luck today guys!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 01, 2010, 06:16 AM
ouch...i'm not 18 anymore i guess..... ;) ;D...if i get moving i can join topher.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 01, 2010, 11:45 AM
ouch...i'm not 18 anymore i guess..... ;) ;D...if i get moving i can join topher.... ;D ;D ;D ;D
hope you make it joe! :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 01, 2010, 01:46 PM
well a slow day on the lake...5 measley bluegills for me...met up with chillyfeet from PA, he killed em today...not many fishermen out, but the weather was great....3rd pull of the cord on the jiffy to get her going...SNAP...cord broke...shoulda known what kind of day it was gonna be
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 01, 2010, 01:51 PM
That's a bummer!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Jan 01, 2010, 01:54 PM
well a slow day on the lake...5 measley bluegills for me...met up with chillyfeet from PA, he killed em today...not many fishermen out, but the weather was great....3rd pull of the cord on the jiffy to get her going...SNAP...cord broke...shoulda known what kind of day it was gonna be
    great way to start the year huh.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 01, 2010, 02:27 PM
better than a sharp stick in the eye....was able to take off the recoil on the lake while I was waiting for the fish to bite and restring it...did get to use it and drilled quite a few holes...marked alot more fish than I caught...lost a monster crappie at the hole, as the line got wrapped around the ducer for my Marcum...oh well...I got lots better places to fish than Lower Woods.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Jan 01, 2010, 04:24 PM
how much was there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 01, 2010, 05:08 PM
better than a sharp stick in the eye....was able to take off the recoil on the lake while I was waiting for the fish to bite and restring it...did get to use it and drilled quite a few holes...marked alot more fish than I caught...lost a monster crappie at the hole, as the line got wrapped around the ducer for my Marcum...oh well...I got lots better places to fish than Lower Woods.....
we figured you just repaired it.


next weekend? the men are ready and willing! :flex:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 01, 2010, 05:28 PM
Hey guys.....just wanted to let ya know I was heading up to Big Pond with a buddie of mine.  Anyone who wants to meet up is welcome.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 01, 2010, 08:23 PM
lost a monster crappie at the hole, as the line got wrapped around the ducer for my Marcum...oh well...I got lots better places to fish than Lower Woods.....

I dont ever do it but you could drill two holes side by side.  I just keep the transducer next to the edge of the hole, luckily that hasnt happen to me before.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 01, 2010, 10:20 PM
Who needs a nice pair of boots?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gamalot/Fishing/100_0299.jpg)

All rubber, 17 inches high, 1000 grams thinsulate, Scent Free and in perfect condition. I wear a size 8 1/2 and my feet are fine with a heavy sock once I get in them but the ankles are tough getting into because they are tight but just there. Probably be great for a kid with a 7 or 8 foot or a woman.

Any one needs them they can have them as long as I don't have to pay the freight to ship them. Come and get them or meet up with me some day at Big Pond and I'll bring them along.

I have a few pairs of nice boots that are too tight and I just can't toss them out so speak up if you have a young fellow or gal who can use them or you have size 8 feet.

How is the ice at BP Hammer?

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Jan 01, 2010, 11:15 PM
Game, are you going out to Big Pond for saturday?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 01, 2010, 11:51 PM
Not this weekend and I usually go during the week so I have the pond to myself.

I am in Forestburgh if you want them.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 02, 2010, 07:29 AM
Not this weekend and I usually go during the week so I have the pond to myself.

I am in Forestburgh if you want them.

Gary

Gary, where is Big Pond?
Dan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 02, 2010, 08:24 AM
Livingston Manor, through Lew Beach and almost to Turnwood, left up the hill and about half a mile past Little Pond state camp grounds.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 02, 2010, 09:38 AM
well.. i never made it to lower woods ...pop called with a broken bathroom water line ...spent 1/2 the day in a crawl space.... ::)...on my way to gander in middletown ny ....pooley i'm gonna check huntington tomorrow... i'm hearing welcome lake pa has 6 to 8 inches...i'm gonna guess highland and huntington will be a go for next week.... :) gotta get my ny lisc. and a new bait bucket.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 02, 2010, 09:42 AM
hopefully it will be ready...I need to get out of these PA public waters...gotta get the bedrooms ready though...hopefully, I'll get what I need to get done today/tonite...got bait to use up before it goes bad...maybe tomorrow ! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 02, 2010, 09:49 AM
well.. i never made it to lower woods ...pop called with a broken bathroom water line ...spent 1/2 the day in a crawl space.... ::)...on my way to gander in middletown ny ....pooley i'm gonna check huntington tomorrow... i'm hearing welcome lake pa has 6 to 8 inches...i'm gonna guess highland and huntington will be a go for next week.... :) gotta get my ny lisc. and a new bait bucket.... ;D ;D ;D

you didn't miss anything at Lower.....not a darn thing going on there really yesterday...just fished parts of it that I hadn't ice fished it before....but I didn't get skunked !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 02, 2010, 12:34 PM
Who needs a nice pair of boots?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v722/Gamalot/Fishing/100_0299.jpg)

All rubber, 17 inches high, 1000 grams thinsulate, Scent Free and in perfect condition. I wear a size 8 1/2 and my feet are fine with a heavy sock once I get in them but the ankles are tough getting into because they are tight but just there. Probably be great for a kid with a 7 or 8 foot or a woman.

Any one needs them they can have them as long as I don't have to pay the freight to ship them. Come and get them or meet up with me some day at Big Pond and I'll bring them along.

I have a few pairs of nice boots that are too tight and I just can't toss them out so speak up if you have a young fellow or gal who can use them or you have size 8 feet.

How is the ice at BP Hammer?

Gary


Hi Gary,

If you still have those boots I'll take them, wife can use them when she goes out with me. Let me know, I'll be in Monticello Monday AM  and if you give me
directions I can come and get them. Need to regester my Argo at the Gov. center too. I'm retired so what ever day is best for you is fine.

Dan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingrip on Jan 02, 2010, 01:38 PM
Pooley let me know about Highland if you check it out .I want to go up next sat  .thanks Kevin
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Jan 02, 2010, 02:19 PM
Pooley,,,,nice to see you today sorry we didn't see any of the older members. ;D
Hope to see you guys up here on Masten next week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 02, 2010, 02:36 PM
Pooley,,,,nice to see you today sorry we didn't see any of the older members. ;D
Hope to see you guys up here on Masten next week.
good to see you too tim! i'll let you know about next weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 02, 2010, 02:55 PM
Pooley let me know about Highland if you check it out .I want to go up next sat  .thanks Kevin

Highland is solid just got back has 6-7 inches and it is suppose to be coldddd all week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingrip on Jan 02, 2010, 05:18 PM
thanks kevin
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Jan 02, 2010, 05:20 PM
Big Pond is in Andes, Delaware County.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 02, 2010, 05:25 PM
Holehawg, any info as to a date for the Highland tourney??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 02, 2010, 07:19 PM
ok guys, frankie and y-o are in, and rob will probably go. maybe a few more. saturday, huntington? seems to be where these guys want to go. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 03, 2010, 06:57 AM
pooley... i'm open to any lake next weekend....topher i'll check out the date of the highland tourney....real cold up this way...everything is iced up ....tuesday or wendsday i'm gonna hit huntington or highland to kick off the season... ;D ;D ;D...joined pooley and the big bait bucket club. ;)...paided my 70.00 bucks for non resident fishing lics. ::)..i have a favor to ask of the ny voters...vote these knuckle heads out please...... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 03, 2010, 08:53 AM
Highland is solid just got back has 6-7 inches and it is suppose to be coldddd all week
thanks paul...saved me a scouting trip....have ya heard the date of the sand beach / hunting club ice fishing  contest ???????? been reading the river reporter and checking out the narrowsburg sport shop window but havent seen the ad.... :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jsubeh on Jan 03, 2010, 09:02 AM
Does anyone know if sturgon pool in rifton has ice and if so how much? thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingrip on Jan 03, 2010, 10:09 AM
We,re never gonna change the price of anything going up ,Icurrently fish in NJ NY PA AND VT IT DOES GET EXPENSIVE ,but think of the good times and friends you come across in the coarse of that license year and average it by the day it's all worth it .I'm a NJ resident and it just cost me $120. as a resident to fish and hunt and I'll hunt NY and possibly VT and if I get nothing it was still worth the time  and memories .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 03, 2010, 10:10 AM
pooley... i'm open to any lake next weekend....topher i'll check out the date of the highland tourney....real cold up this way...everything is iced up ....tuesday or wendsday i'm gonna hit huntington or highland to kick off the season... ;D ;D ;D...joined pooley and the big bait bucket club. ;)...paided my 70.00 bucks for non resident fishing lics. ::)..i have a favor to ask of the ny voters...vote these knuckle heads out please...... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

NY had to raise the price of everything. Our dimwit governor needed a new bullet proof limo and had to double the size of his security detail! Obama doesn't like him!

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 03, 2010, 10:22 AM
didnt mean to start anything.... was cracking a joke.... ;) ;D...but i do think 70 bucks to fish is alittle steep...i throw back 95 %of my fish soo i'm fishing for the fun and to see the gang.... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 03, 2010, 10:40 AM
My Resident went from $19 to $29 and the Sportsman went from $34 to $47.

I'll bet they will cut back on the fish stocking programs now.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 03, 2010, 11:07 AM
didnt mean to start anything.... was cracking a joke.... ;) ;D...but i do think 70 bucks to fish is alittle steep...i throw back 95 %of my fish soo i'm fishing for the fun and to see the gang.... :)

guess we will have to start keeping everything to get our money's worth... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 03, 2010, 11:24 AM
guess we will have to start keeping everything to get our money's worth... ;)

Hey topher, you may be closer to the truth than you realize. If this economy continues to tank we all are going to keep everything we catch,
shoot or runover with the truck!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 03, 2010, 12:09 PM
Hey guys.....just wanted to let ya know I was heading up to Big Pond with a buddie of mine.  Anyone who wants to meet up is welcome.

How is the fishing on Big Pond? Any decent perch in there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 03, 2010, 12:30 PM
Yes! Perch, Crappie, Pickerel and trout but I would never say it is great fishing.

Seems like the fish have a schedule on when they eat and if you happen to be there it can be great. There are many days up there when Skunk is the order for the entire day.

White lake has a good supply of nice perch and is usually a bit more productive.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 03, 2010, 12:45 PM
Hey topher, you may be closer to the truth than you realize. If this economy continues to tank we all are going to keep everything we catch,
shoot or runover with the truck!!!
what he said....... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ....tad breezy over here in beach lake pa..... ::)....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 03, 2010, 01:39 PM
same here with the breeze....glad I decided to work on the house instead of fish...needed a tank of propane for the buddy heater anyways....almost done though guys...gonna have to lobby with TFB about next weekend though...any help would be great  ;D ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 03, 2010, 01:41 PM
guess we will have to start keeping everything to get our money's worth... ;)
 Thats what I do in PA Topher....I'm a NY resident and my PA licence costs me over $70....with the lake erie trout/salmon permit.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 03, 2010, 01:45 PM
Yes! Perch, Crappie, Pickerel and trout but I would never say it is great fishing.

Seems like the fish have a schedule on when they eat and if you happen to be there it can be great. There are many days up there when Skunk is the order for the entire day.

White lake has a good supply of nice perch and is usually a bit more productive.

Gary

Thanks. A lot of places seem to fish like that. Feast or famine. I usually head to Swinging Bridge and fish into the night for walleye when I'm down by White Lake. It's kind of an addiction.

Are there really Pike in White Lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 03, 2010, 01:49 PM
How is the fishing on Big Pond? Any decent perch in there?
Yesterday was not a good day on Big pond.  1 small trout and a few flags.....otherwise we had the wind from HELL.....lol   It was slow for everyone I think.....didnt see alot of action anywhere.  Also spoke with a local and he said the state stocked all small trout under 12" in there.  On the way back I stopped by swinging bridge res.  There was a green shanty out there....but the edges looked sketcky with water comming through the snow and the water is down probably 8-10 feet.  Spoke to a ranger there and he told me that they were catching alot of perch and crappie on morningside....said he even saw a guy with a keeper walleye.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 03, 2010, 01:49 PM
We are having a heat wave over here. Temp just went up to 12* for the first time all day. Been snowing horizontal since last night and one place I am glad to not be at is on the ice.

I never mind the cold with the shanty and heater but I hate the wind and would really rather just stay home and deal with grumpy.

Safe to say we should have some great ice by thursday when the wind gets out of here.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 03, 2010, 01:57 PM
I never heard of Pike in White Lake but I know there are some nice Lakers and Trout that rarely ever get caught in hard water.

A few guys came down last year from Otsego and tried to figure out how to get the Lakers. They went home skunked just like I normally do.

I am real close to Swinging Bridge but never fish there because all I like is trout.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 03, 2010, 05:26 PM
same here with the breeze....glad I decided to work on the house instead of fish...needed a tank of propane for the buddy heater anyways....almost done though guys...gonna have to lobby with TFB about next weekend though...any help would be great  ;D ;)
tell her if she doesnt let you go... all your shanty buddys are going to start stopping by for beer and dinner every sat.    ;) ;D...worked on my blondzilla....she cant stand the hunting club guys.... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: she begs me to leave for camp.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Jan 03, 2010, 05:36 PM
Hmmm... I love how the women always get blamed.. ::)

Topher was just too much of a wuss to brave the wind and cold today.... don't let him fool ya.

And Holehawg... ya'll are invited for dinner any Sat you want... you guys bring the beer and food... and Topher will cook it for ya while I go shopping  :clap: I think you guys are great... after all you keep him out of my hair all winter (he gets very bored and grouchy.... I encourage him leaving the house)!

And for the record.. I didn't tell him he couldn't go fishin' ....I simply told him I'm not bringing the baby home until she has a bedroom to sleep in. I can find a hotel.....
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 03, 2010, 05:52 PM
hmmmmmmm.... ;) ;D.......kegger at tophers.... ;) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 03, 2010, 05:55 PM
it may turn into a "finish the kitchen" keggar @ Tophers...the nursery should be ready to move baby stuff into by this weekend...just gotta bust my butt and get to work..

I do have a bottle of Berentzen ready to be opened....
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Post by: pooley on Jan 03, 2010, 06:09 PM
Oohhhhh! Schnapps!
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 03, 2010, 06:10 PM
same stuff from the gathering...found it at the local liquor joint a couple weeks later....gonna taste good...not nearly as good as that Special Pooley Brandy though   ;)
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Post by: pooley on Jan 03, 2010, 08:40 PM
same stuff from the gathering...found it at the local liquor joint a couple weeks later....gonna taste good...not nearly as good as that Special Pooley Brandy though   ;)
i still have a bit left. ;)
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Post by: hockey12 on Jan 03, 2010, 09:01 PM
Did you guys win Pooley?
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Post by: pooley on Jan 03, 2010, 09:34 PM
13-3  ;D
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Post by: hockey12 on Jan 03, 2010, 10:39 PM
It must have been Doon's toast from the other night that motivated you guys! :wacko: :wacko: :sick:
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 04, 2010, 05:51 AM
i take it the defense of the pool league crown is under way..... ;) ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 04, 2010, 10:54 AM
hay every boudy i just read you stuf   i would like to know how thick is the ice on swingbrage leke? i like to fish it at night for walley and crippie  this is moon-dog  i may not know how to spell to well but i can fish pirty good
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 04, 2010, 12:59 PM
hay every boudy i just read you stuf   i would like to know how thick is the ice on swingbrage leke? i like to fish it at night for walley and crippie  this is moon-dog  i may not know how to spell to well but i can fish pirty good
no idea how much ice on swinging bridge.....i think theres a swinging bridge post on the new york conditions  above this .....i never fish there...
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 04, 2010, 01:59 PM
Topher and Hawg... whens our yearly excursion? hope you can keep my driving time down and my fishing time up :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: geogymn on Jan 04, 2010, 01:59 PM
Newbie, how to get to the NY conditions, thanks
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 04, 2010, 02:05 PM
go to the NY board or do a search on a body of water. or just start asking questions.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 04, 2010, 02:26 PM
Topher and Hawg... whens our yearly excursion? hope you can keep my driving time down and my fishing time up :tipup:

Nice to hear from you again Jimmy ! Hope all is well !
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 04, 2010, 03:06 PM
Topher and Hawg... whens our yearly excursion? hope you can keep my driving time down and my fishing time up :tipup:
hey everybody...jimmy c's back........ :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap:....glad to have ya back on jimmy..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 04, 2010, 03:13 PM
congrats on 1500 topher..ya right on my ......... ;) ;D
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Post by: yesjacker on Jan 04, 2010, 04:36 PM
Hey guys simple question? is hardwater fishing allowed on monguap falls and the rio reservoirs?  :)
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 04, 2010, 04:40 PM
Simple answer NO! Those are both closed to any activity while the eagles are here.

I watched 12 of them down by the dam last week.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yesjacker on Jan 04, 2010, 05:02 PM
hm! no kidding...im not a fan of our national bird...i hear they are lazy! o well thanx
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Post by: pooley on Jan 04, 2010, 07:17 PM
Topher and Hawg... whens our yearly excursion? hope you can keep my driving time down and my fishing time up :tipup:
good to see you back bro! i'll be posting something soon! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Jan 05, 2010, 05:30 AM
Moon, I saw someone out there on Swinging Bridge across from the access on Saturday in a green shanty. Don't know how they did but they went across from the launch?..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 05, 2010, 06:35 AM
Both the Mongaup falls and the Rio are subject to flow and level changes that could cause dangerous ice conditions. I am pretty sure both have been off limits to ice fishing for a long time.

The Eagles tend to concentrate where they find open water and little human activity and these two lakes are popular breeding grounds for them for that exact reason. I am not in agreement about them being "Lazy". Seems to me they have a pretty tough time making a living in the conditions they live in. Many people are very thrilled when they see our national bird flying over head and I can't think of a good reason to not appreciate their presence. They are, after all, Fisherman and trying to catch dinner just like us.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 05, 2010, 07:31 AM
Both the Mongaup falls and the Rio are subject to flow and level changes that could cause dangerous ice conditions. I am pretty sure both have been off limits to ice fishing for a long time.

The Eagles tend to concentrate where they find open water and little human activity and these two lakes are popular breeding grounds for them for that exact reason. I am not in agreement about them being "Lazy". Seems to me they have a pretty tough time making a living in the conditions they live in. Many people are very thrilled when they see our national bird flying over head and I can't think of a good reason to not appreciate their presence. They are, after all, Fisherman and trying to catch dinner just like us.

Gary

Well said Gary, not to mention they are a national symbol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 05, 2010, 09:19 AM
hay every boudy i just read you stuf   i would like to know how thick is the ice on swingbrage leke? i like to fish it at night for walley and crippie  this is moon-dog  i may not know how to spell to well but i can fish pirty good
WAS out on chodokee lake guy there told me his friend has been fishing swinging bridge for 3 or 4 days now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 05, 2010, 09:42 AM
The Tip down that Topher gave me last year at our outing has been used on a regular basis. It works really well, but I don't catch a lot of fish with it. I have caught some fish on it but usually do better by jigging the hole when it goes off.
  It gets frustrating if I set it more than 10 yards away, cause the bite is off when I get to it. :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 05, 2010, 09:51 AM
Both the Mongaup falls and the Rio are subject to flow and level changes that could cause dangerous ice conditions. I am pretty sure both have been off limits to ice fishing for a long time.

The Eagles tend to concentrate where they find open water and little human activity and these two lakes are popular breeding grounds for them for that exact reason. I am not in agreement about them being "Lazy". Seems to me they have a pretty tough time making a living in the conditions they live in. Many people are very thrilled when they see our national bird flying over head and I can't think of a good reason to not appreciate their presence. They are, after all, Fisherman and trying to catch dinner just like us.

Gary
Love seeing the eagles, just statrted seeing them by the Bear Mountain bridge, they deserve to fish wherever the hell they want just like we should!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yesjacker on Jan 05, 2010, 10:27 AM
Hey gamalot...good info. i didnt no that the eagles avoid humans. I always see a few flying around and observe them snatching up a meal or two from fish on the ice. Im still upset they didnt choose the turkey...red, white, and blue! ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 05, 2010, 10:32 AM
I wonder if they taste the same.  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 05, 2010, 10:32 AM
I'll trade all the Turkeys in my back yard for Eagles any day and gladly share a few fish with them.

Gary
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 05, 2010, 11:28 AM
Didn't even notice the 1500 Holehawg...jimmy, what size hooks are you using on the tipdown? maybe that will make the difference...also, I know how you spoke so well of the Chubby Darters last year, what do you think about the new Lindy Darters?

Guys, I'm hoping to be able to get out this weekend with y'all down to Huntington...but if I don't, catch a few fish for me ! My bedrooms are almost done, just 2nd coat spackle and prime and paint...then the moving into it/them....I got my fingers crossed.....

Pooley, they have a few suckers left at the bait shop...If I know I can make it down, you want me to get some for you guys? let me know..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 05, 2010, 12:19 PM
went out on the delaware river for a few hours this morning....around 5 inches of ice on the cove and thining as ya head toward the open water.....no flags ..nutting jigging...alittle breezy yet.... ::)....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 05, 2010, 01:38 PM
...jimmy, what size hooks are you using on the tipdown? maybe that will make the difference...also, I know how you spoke so well of the Chubby Darters last year, what do you think about the new Lindy Darters?

Topher, I have been using small jiggs... Probaly should be using circle hooks ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 05, 2010, 02:22 PM
13-3 joe. were starting out strong!

topher, we will probably stay close to home, as things are locked up here, and we should be able to fish harriman state park.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 05, 2010, 03:55 PM
...jimmy, what size hooks are you using on the tipdown? maybe that will make the difference...also, I know how you spoke so well of the Chubby Darters last year, what do you think about the new Lindy Darters?

Topher, I have been using small jiggs... Probaly should be using circle hooks ???


I have #8 circles on mine this year, last year I had single #12 baitholders on them...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 05, 2010, 05:07 PM
since the boys are staying on their home turf  this weekend...maybe i'll try the river again...them wallys gotta eat sometime.... ;) ;D topher have ya ever heard of using raw liver strips on tip ups  for strippers ..... :-\ ??? ??? ???  ...or am i getting punked.... ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 05, 2010, 05:11 PM
never heard of it for Stripers...only cats and bullys....if your feeling lucky, can probably get you suckers..I got a wally rig for ya for a tip up too...sooner than later I'll get it to ya...I think I'm gonna hit Belmont this weekend...never really fished it, read alot about where to fish and such...just gonna try...who knows, maybe a giant will be landed...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 05, 2010, 05:19 PM
 i.m gonna fish the river...save the lake fish for fishing with youse guys.... ;) ;D...them stripers gotta eat something and sometime too.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 05, 2010, 05:31 PM
my plan this year is to hit a different lake each weekend, except next weekend..that tourney at Long Pond,,fished there already..got a couple private lakes in my back pocket if any slumps start this year... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 05, 2010, 05:41 PM
using raw liver strips on tip ups  for strippers

I would be interested to see if this works.  They use strips of bait in the summer why not strips of liver in winter?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 05, 2010, 08:44 PM
Holehawg, if you run out of walleye fishing spots, I got another doozie for us...a lake about the size of Huntington...I basically got GPS waypoints for it tonite....20" plus fish  ;)   8 miles from my house going down towards you  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 05, 2010, 10:26 PM
we would come up, but the general feeling is we need to fish local, to get tuned up. we will get together soon. greenwood is freezing up. can you say musky?? ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 06, 2010, 12:13 AM
since the boys are staying on their home turf  this weekend...maybe i'll try the river again...them wallys gotta eat sometime.... ;) ;D topher have ya ever heard of using raw liver strips on tip ups  for strippers ..... :-\ ??? ??? ???  ...or am i getting punked.... ::) ::) ::)
Don't mean to butt in, I worked in a meat market 20 years ago and used to give away plenty of scraps of liver and chicken gizzards-when asked they always said they were for catfish, never heard of them for stripers!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 06, 2010, 05:39 AM
i would love to catch a striper thru the ice ....their in the delaware...and i'll try any way to catch them...that tourny at long pond ...keep me up dated topher....i'd like to try that one...never been there....wudd also like to get a musky thru the ice...my buddy alan caught a nice one out of lower woods about 3 years ago ..the only one i ever saw come out of there....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 06, 2010, 06:40 AM
also 2 heads up.....nooo shiner bait at callicoon sport shop til friday  at around noon...and in narrowsburg toms bait shop is closed on tuesdays.... some river ice is ready...just becareful as river ice changes fast...good luck and be safe....that said...i'm going fishing again.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 06, 2010, 06:44 AM
we would come up, but the general feeling is we need to fish local, to get tuned up. we will get together soon. greenwood is freezing up. can you say musky?? ;D
good luck guys...huntington will be here for ya when ya ready.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 06, 2010, 07:31 AM
hay every boudy i just read you stuf   i would like to know how thick is the ice on swingbrage leke? i like to fish it at night for walley and crippie  this is moon-dog  i may not know how to spell to well but i can fish pirty good

Swinging Bridge has a solid 6 to 8 inches of black ice. Was out there yesterday, even had the ATV. Caught everything bluegills, crappie, perch, prickerel, bass, walleye but nothing big. We wussed out and came in at dark so didn't really make the total effort for big walleye.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 06, 2010, 09:06 AM
i would love to catch a striper thru the ice ....their in the delaware...and i'll try any way to catch them...that tourny at long pond ...keep me up dated topher....i'd like to try that one...never been there....wudd also like to get a musky thru the ice...my buddy alan caught a nice one out of lower woods about 3 years ago ..the only one i ever saw come out of there....

I'll send ya the info on the Long Pond tourney....as for muskies....go to Belmont....Belmont.... Greenwood....Otisco... .the list goes on....
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Post by: pondbass9787 on Jan 06, 2010, 09:13 AM
hey everyone, I'm new here on the site but I'm from this area.. Ulster, Orange, Dutchess. I'm 22 years old, I live in Ulster and do most of my fishing local in these 3 counties. I love to hunt and fish, it's basically my life. I found this site about a week ago and it's great.
I've been out a few times to a small pond near my house and caught some small bass all jigging(I don't have tip ups as of right now, my uncle let someone else borrow MY stuff) I also got out yesterday to a lake in ulster county with some "homemade" tip ups Haha and jigging rods. We ended up doing pretty good with about 10 sunnies/bluegills, a yellow perch, and a 2.5 lb bass, all jigging besides the yellow perch.
Here's a pic of the 2.5 lber
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l247/g0machamp/016-6.jpg)
I'm going to go check out another lake today so I'll post the results later.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 06, 2010, 11:56 AM
Welcome to the site pondbass ! nice lil bass ya got there  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Red Hooker on Jan 06, 2010, 12:44 PM
NICE! Newbie also,,,great site.  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 06, 2010, 01:12 PM
welcome guys!
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 06, 2010, 01:59 PM
Quote
I don't have tip ups as of right now,

Looks like you don't need em PondBass!.... Welcome
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 06, 2010, 03:09 PM
Welcome pondbass......you'll like it here ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 06, 2010, 03:18 PM
NICE! Newbie also,,,great site.  :tipup:
Welcome to you too, Hooker
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dooberhoopa on Jan 06, 2010, 04:05 PM
Any newbies wanna get out on the ice around here lemme know ill take ya out!!! always lookin for new ppl to fish with
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pondbass9787 on Jan 06, 2010, 04:06 PM
thanks for the welcome guys! I went to a new lake near kingston today but didn't have too much luck. Caught a bluegill, yellow perch, and a bass and that was it. Still better to be out then not to be out at all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 06, 2010, 04:14 PM
hey guys......going to go fish one of the ponds over near west point tomorrow with a buddie of mine.  Any of you ever fish them at all?   Oh and welcome to the new guys....pondbass and red.  These are a few of the fish I caught today.   (http://i49.tinypic.com/rs8rnr.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 06, 2010, 04:15 PM
thanks for the welcome guys! I went to a new lake near kingston today but didn't have too much luck. Caught a bluegill, yellow perch, and a bass and that was it. Still better to be out then not to be out at all.
Still... You didn't get the skunk on you!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 06, 2010, 05:21 PM
a big welcome aboard to the new fellas... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 06, 2010, 05:23 PM
Belmont Sat AM..2 tip ups rigged for Musky, 2 for whatever else, and of course jigging with the Marcum....Holehawg, ever rig a tip up with something similar to a crawler harness with the blade and beads before?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 06, 2010, 06:24 PM
welcome red and pondbass.  congrats on the new addiction (iceshanty.com)  This place is great and has lots of information.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 06, 2010, 06:38 PM
There is reason to be happy.  Just as Topher has reported.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 06, 2010, 06:46 PM
Swinging Bridge has a solid 6 to 8 inches of black ice. Was out there yesterday, even had the ATV. Caught everything bluegills, crappie, perch, prickerel, bass, walleye but nothing big. We wussed out and came in at dark so didn't really make the total effort for big walleye.
Are there enough eye to target them in sbr ? do you need a quad to get to the likely spots for eye? thanks ahead
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 06, 2010, 08:39 PM
There is reason to be happy.  Just as Topher has reported.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html)

makes me glad...two weekends out of 1 bait purchase !!!!! Its a step in the right direction...now if they would just lower non resident license fees  ::)
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 06, 2010, 08:50 PM
Are there enough eye to target them in sbr ? do you need a quad to get to the likely spots for eye? thanks ahead

There are tons of walleye in there but it's tough fishing. Lots of guys don't even go out until dark and then stay until the fish show up, which they often don't. But when they do it is an incredible hour of fishing and there are big ones around as well as lots of shorts. You don't need a quad, so far I do about the same if I walk 200 yards from the launch or ride off to some secret cove. Much of the shoreline is pretty predictable—rocky bottom that drops fast to 30 or 40 feet. Mostly we fish 15 to 30 feet but some guys go deeper. There's some decent perch in there too and if you hit it right you'll have steady action all day. Also there are allegedly hybrid bass of some sort and brown trout. Overall it's a tough lake and you have to put your time in but I like it because even though I'm after walleye I never really know what's going to be coming through the hole.

Anybody fish Rio?
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 06, 2010, 08:53 PM
thank you for the up date as i live in sparrowbush  i well fish it in a few days if the wind slows down
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Post by: mschott on Jan 06, 2010, 09:19 PM
also 2 heads up.....nooo shiner bait at callicoon sport shop til friday  at around noon...and in narrowsburg toms bait shop is closed on tuesdays.... some river ice is ready...just becareful as river ice changes fast...good luck and be safe....that said...i'm going fishing again.... ;D
            If ya get in a pinch,i saw today at the rileyville country market that they have live bait not sure of quility or price,if im up that way again i'll check it out -- boss was trying to follow me around to do safety inspections did'nt want to drag ma feet ;D
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 06, 2010, 11:14 PM
ice wine, i seen it drained and even walked down one fall evening before they filled it up, i tried spooning  i tried jigging..i tried raps.. but heard they are in there.. before they drained it i tried a few times using tipups and jigging too off the public ramp... i think it might be best at night too for eye.. i'll be swinging by the swinging bridge for another go soon. thanks for the reply.. cheers!
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 07, 2010, 05:54 AM
Belmont Sat AM..2 tip ups rigged for Musky, 2 for whatever else, and of course jigging with the Marcum....Holehawg, ever rig a tip up with something similar to a crawler harness with the blade and beads before?
nope...fresh water ..yes...up at sandy pond once we found tip ups iced in and covered with snow...chipped up the ice and they had a rigs like youse is talking about....funny thing is ...they had my nieghbors uncles name on them.... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 07, 2010, 05:55 AM
            If ya get in a pinch,i saw today at the rileyville country market that they have live bait not sure of quility or price,if im up that way again i'll check it out -- boss was trying to follow me around to do safety inspections did'nt want to drag ma feet ;D
thanks for the tip....bait shop are getting few and far between around here....gonna have to start trapping my own again... ::)
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Post by: pooley on Jan 07, 2010, 10:04 AM
Hybrid stripers are in swinging bridge, but they stopped stocking them years ago, and they don't reproduce.
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 07, 2010, 10:44 AM
up at the intersection of 371 and 247 at Pleasant Mount hardware, they have a sign that says live bait here...don't know what they have, but if it helps...
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Post by: pooley on Jan 07, 2010, 11:01 AM
you can't icefish rio. :'(
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 07, 2010, 11:10 AM
nope...fresh water ..yes...up at sandy pond once we found tip ups iced in and covered with snow...chipped up the ice and they had a rigs like youse is talking about....funny thing is ...they had my nieghbors uncles name on them.... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

I have 2 rigs set up that way with glow beads and bait matching blades...have to give them a try..
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Post by: dooberhoopa on Jan 07, 2010, 02:13 PM
Has anyone been by the palisades park lakes yet? im on vacation and wanna hit something different...
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Post by: pooley on Jan 07, 2010, 02:18 PM
Has anyone been by the palisades park lakes yet? im on vacation and wanna hit something different...
nothing worth it yet. they just opened 4 corners pond, a mud puddle, but said more may be added by tomorrow. i will post it daily when they start to open them up. look for the harriman/sterling forest thread.
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 07, 2010, 02:25 PM
nothing worth it yet. they just opened 4 corners pond, a mud puddle, but said more may be added by tomorrow. i will post it daily when they start to open them up. look for the harriman/sterling forest thread.
Pooley have you been back to Greenwood since?
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Post by: dooberhoopa on Jan 07, 2010, 04:56 PM
Thanx pooley
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Post by: pooley on Jan 07, 2010, 06:58 PM
Pooley have you been back to Greenwood since?
no, maybe saturday, if harriman doesn't open something.
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Post by: mschott on Jan 08, 2010, 10:23 PM
thanks for the tip....bait shop are getting few and far between around here....gonna have to start trapping my own again... ::)
   I keep watching for whoever it is that traps them in the pond on 652  by the saw mill maybe work something out with him ? hey  ever ice fish  the pond by Ed H. (well driller) ?
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 09, 2010, 04:18 AM
Finally the site is back up.........was starting to go a little crazy. Fished one of the west point ponds on thursday.....5 chain pickeral, 1 perch and a bunch of throw back large mouth
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Post by: dooberhoopa on Jan 09, 2010, 05:46 AM
At least i can start a day of ice fishin out the right way...by checking iceshanty first!!! Good Luck to anyone that goes out today!!
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 09, 2010, 05:56 AM
same to you dooberhoopa
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 09, 2010, 06:01 AM
   I keep watching for whoever it is that traps them in the pond on 652  by the saw mill maybe work something out with him ? hey  ever ice fish  the pond by Ed H. (well driller) ?
never fished it ...drank some beers there thou...lol...i shoulds ask ed for permission to go on there....close to home..... ;D
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 09, 2010, 06:20 AM
Hey holehawg......my spot on the big D has about 6-8" of good ice......but I'm kinda screwed because there is about 3 feet of slush under the ice :%$#!:
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 09, 2010, 07:18 AM
no slush up this way hammer.....we's got a good old fashsion winter a happening.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 09, 2010, 07:39 AM
Hmmmm......maybe I should head up near you for some eyes ???
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Post by: pooley on Jan 09, 2010, 07:40 AM
Cold on blue lake today
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 09, 2010, 12:40 PM
was cold, windy and nasty on Belmont this AM.....gotta get a new pullcord for the jiffy, as the last 3 times I have used it I broke it...didn't even poke a hole this AM...was so ticked off, I kicked my bait bucket...
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 09, 2010, 01:14 PM
was cold, windy and nasty on Belmont this AM.....gotta get a new pullcord for the jiffy, as the last 3 times I have used it I broke it...didn't even poke a hole this AM...was so ticked off, I kicked my bait bucket...
That means your due next time out!!!!!!!
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Post by: mschott on Jan 09, 2010, 01:45 PM
was cold, windy and nasty on Belmont this AM.....gotta get a new pullcord for the jiffy, as the last 3 times I have used it I broke it...didn't even poke a hole this AM...was so ticked off, I kicked my bait bucket...
    that sucks hope it wasn't to far of a drive or ya.
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 09, 2010, 02:04 PM
with the way the roads were, about a 20 minute drive from home
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Post by: pooley on Jan 09, 2010, 03:02 PM
we didn't do well today, so don't feel bad topher.
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Post by: dooberhoopa on Jan 09, 2010, 03:59 PM
Did alrite today in the burgh....killed the pickeral....just a few fat bluegill jiggin....brought home 3 pickeral, 19 in, 20 in and one that was 24 inches...the 20 incher had a keeper crappie in his belly he looked absolutely fat when he was comin out of the hole

by the way has anyone ever fished white lake in sullivan? any info would be appreciated!!
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Post by: LilWeez on Jan 09, 2010, 08:24 PM
Does anybody know anything about Orange Lake in Orange County. Looking to fish it but i dont know anything about it.  Any information will help.
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 10, 2010, 06:10 AM
LilWeez first off welcome to Ice Shanty Orange Lake is private you would have to known a home owner or join the sportsman's club that has their club house on route 52. Go back a few pages in this thread i believe some one posted about fishing Orange Lake maybe he can get you access in exchange for some type of favor on your part.
  Dooperhoopa there is a state boat launch for White lake off of roue 55 in Kauneonga Lake .the lake contains the same species of fish as the majority of waters here in south east NY. there also are trout including Lakers but they are hard to locate. Send a personal message to gamalot or is it gamealot he lives near Monticello and can give you better info.
  Steve
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Post by: dooberhoopa on Jan 10, 2010, 07:33 AM
Does anybody know anything about Orange Lake in Orange County. Looking to fish it but i dont know anything about it.  Any information will help.
Hey man im a member of Orange Lake...thats where i was yesterday....pickeral and bass mainly the panfish bit hasnt really caught on yet...send me a pm if you wanna hit it...im on vacation this week so im fishin everyday but monday(its my sons second Bday)
Thanks for the White Lake info...the lakers are what im after!! Ive been there before but there is so much water id just like to know where to start
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Post by: pooley on Jan 10, 2010, 07:53 AM
Hey man im a member of Orange Lake...thats where i was yesterday....pickeral and bass mainly the panfish bit hasnt really caught on yet...send me a pm if you wanna hit it...im on vacation this week so im fishin everyday but monday(its my sons second Bday)
Thanks for the White Lake info...the lakers are what im after!! Ive been there before but there is so much water id just like to know where to start
white lake isn't all that great. i would try one of the new york city reservoirs in westchester.
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 10, 2010, 08:28 AM
i agree with pooley..i've stomped white lake alot and dont like it myself....
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 10, 2010, 08:57 AM
Never had much luck on White Lake either. Always seems to be windy too.
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Post by: dooberhoopa on Jan 10, 2010, 10:17 AM
Thanks alot guys....just looking for something a little different this week!! any suggestions?
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 10, 2010, 10:42 AM
i have fished white lake as well and didnt really have any luck.

On a different note went fishing Saturday and not many flags, none for myself.  I caught a couple dink perch jigging.  But at the end of the day(as we are packing up)  two bald eagles fly overhead like 15 foot up and they dont just fly over they kind of hang out in the area for awhile.  Very cool.  Only one problem I was so interested in watching them I never grabbed my camera out of my pocket.
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 10, 2010, 11:13 AM
Eagles will steal your fish in a second. They hang around a lot these days sometimes only twenty feet away hoping someone will toss up a pickerel. Don't know if it's legal to give them fish though.
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 10, 2010, 11:41 AM
LilWeez first off welcome to Ice Shanty Orange Lake is private you would have to known a home owner or join the sportsman's club that has their club house on route 52. Go back a few pages in this thread i believe some one posted about fishing Orange Lake maybe he can get you access in exchange for some type of favor on your part.
  Dooperhoopa there is a state boat launch for White lake off of roue 55 in Kauneonga Lake .the lake contains the same species of fish as the majority of waters here in south east NY. there also are trout including Lakers but they are hard to locate. Send a personal message to gamalot or is it gamealot he lives near Monticello and can give you better info.
  Steve

It is Gamalot for Gary & Mary plus my last name.

White Lake sure could be a good place to fish if any of us took the time to learn the ropes there. Every year they have the King of the Ice contest there and lots of good fish are caught. Most are scally critters, perch and pickerel and a few decent trout. The contest is a complete zoo but fun for some I guess.
You can drive your ATV or snow machine but be 100% legal for sure.
I rarely ever hear of Lakers being iced but some nice browns do come up now and then. I think it is a simple matter of time and effort to find the tricks and hit the right spots.
I don't know about the rest of us but ice fishing is hit and miss every time I go. If you fish for any species and are happy to just catch anything then you can be fine. Targeting a specific fish like trout, lakers or Eyes can be a pretty tough way to go. I do it all the time and don't care that I get skunked allot. No offense to any one here but I would rather stay home and warm than to catch pickerel and pan fish all day long. I never caught a Laker or Eye through the ice but would be happy to give it a go.

I live real close to Rio and Swinging Bridge but never fish either. White Lake is 10 miles from me and worth a try on a day when the winds don't blow us off.
It sure would be nice to hear some accurate ice reports for Swinging bridge and White lake because just 3 weeks ago neither were ready.

Gary
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Post by: spremont on Jan 10, 2010, 05:15 PM
dooberhoopa been told they do good w/ lakers on the gilead in carmel (nyc res)
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 11, 2010, 02:59 AM
Gamalot sorry about the user name mix up, the info. you posted is about the same I have heard about White Lake.
  Dooberhoopa if you looking to catch trout give Blue Lake in Sterling Forest a try as I posted earlier there may also be some hold over walleye from when Sterling Forest was Private property. Lake Huntington in the Western Sullivan County hamlet of the same name also contains trout.
   I agree with Gamalot regardless  of the water body you have to put your time in to find fish location and what usually works to get them to bite. Big Pond in Delware County by the hamlet of Turnwwod also contains trout as Gamalot has posted here on I.S. this lake can be hit or Miss as far as action. Big Pond is also rather isolated so go with someone for your safety. I not sure you can get cell phone service if you needed to make a call for what ever reason. There is a local program to stock walleye in Morningside Lake in Hurleyville how many and what size are in the lake I do not know only heard of this program last year  
 Steve
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 11, 2010, 01:39 PM
I talked with a DEC officier last weekend and he told me he was out checking people on Morningside lake.........he said they had a bunch of perch and 1 guy even had a keeper Walleye..........so take it for what it's worth.   Tight Lines
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 11, 2010, 03:26 PM
I see my posts did not stick On Sat. Hope to bugs get worked out on the site....

  Any way, I Ice two bows on thursday afternoon.  On Sat PM went out in my back yard & it was real slow, til I moved 25' over and Iced 30 Perch in an hour.  It was cold and windy. couldn't feel my fingers and wasn't smart enough just to put the Jig rod down and walk home. :P
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Post by: pooley on Jan 11, 2010, 03:58 PM
I see my posts did not stick On Sat. Hope to bugs get worked out on the site....

  Any way, I Ice two bows on thursday afternoon.  On Sat PM went out in my back yard & it was real slow, til I moved 25' over and Iced 30 Perch in an hour.  It was cold and windy. couldn't feel my fingers and wasn't smart enough just to put the Jig rod down and walk home. :P
we had a dead day saturday. 2 fish, and i lost my only one.
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 11, 2010, 05:02 PM
at least you guys got to drill holes.. ::)and didn't get stuck... ::)
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Post by: hockey12 on Jan 11, 2010, 07:49 PM
Anyone been to Huntington lately? My dad and I may take a ride up this week.
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Post by: pooley on Jan 11, 2010, 08:06 PM
Anyone been to Huntington lately? My dad and I may take a ride up this week.
sweet. i'll show you where we were. ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 12, 2010, 05:55 AM
sweet. i'll show you where we were. ;)
what day???????????? maybe i'll meet ya.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 12, 2010, 09:12 AM
I seem to remember a pink house  ;)
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Post by: iceman99 on Jan 12, 2010, 09:16 AM
Has anyone heard from iceballs? I pmd him and have not got an answer.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 12, 2010, 09:17 AM
Has anyone heard from iceballs? I pmd him and have not got an answer.

same here...
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 12, 2010, 09:47 AM
Nope.... But heard from Mr. Clean though.  He is working different Hours.  I was hoping to get in on the Central NY get together He organized last Year.
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Post by: wetdreams on Jan 12, 2010, 11:08 AM
i spoke to someone today who lives on round lake in monroe & she said there were guys fishing there this weekend. i don;t know how much ice there is. walt
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 12, 2010, 12:59 PM
I talked with a DEC officier last weekend and he told me he was out checking people on Morningside lake.........he said they had a bunch of perch and 1 guy even had a keeper Walleye..........so take it for what it's worth.   Tight Lines
hammer, did they survive in that shallow lk through the summer or do they stock it anually? I know swinging bridge has em :)  It was tough fishing both jigs and tipups ..no keepers and only a couple which were quickly released.. very small but a good sign for me anyway, seeing is believing 8)  by the way at least 8 inches ice probably over 12 inches by now. glta
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 12, 2010, 01:03 PM
I had a great time during our "5 week" ice fishing season. Even though there are no gamefish in the area. I will give him some credit, Shop-Rite does have a pretty good SEAFOOD department. Although I will venture to say that I am a little more satisfied with the SEAFOOD department at the A&P. It probably doesn't compare to all of the SEAFOOD that you can catch in the Adirondacks.
Here is a nice fish from a no game fish lake in Orange County, NY. TIGHT LINES!
(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo217/robstevens12/IMG_0283.jpg)
question for greenwood lake ice fishing, if i only have a new york state fishing license, can i park on the jersey side and fish jersey side or must i need a jersey license for entering onto the ice? also , is general rules 5 fishing devices total? meaning up to  4 tipups and one handline(jigging rod)?   thanks ahead
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Post by: pooley on Jan 12, 2010, 06:46 PM
Has anyone heard from iceballs? I pmd him and have not got an answer.
yes, he was on her a couple of weeks ago.
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Post by: hockey12 on Jan 12, 2010, 07:22 PM
question for greenwood lake ice fishing, if i only have a new york state fishing license, can i park on the jersey side and fish jersey side or must i need a jersey license for entering onto the ice? also , is general rules 5 fishing devices total? meaning up to  4 tipups and one handline(jigging rod)?   thanks ahead

You can fish jersey side with a NY license
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 12, 2010, 07:55 PM
hammer, did they survive in that shallow lk through the summer or do they stock it anually? I know swinging bridge has em :)  It was tough fishing both jigs and tipups ..no keepers and only a couple which were quickly released.. very small but a good sign for me anyway, seeing is believing 8)  by the way at least 8 inches ice probably over 12 inches by now. glta
The DEC officier didn't say......and I didn't ask....unfortunately. I would think that they would have a hard time surviving the summer since the max depth is only 10 feet.......seems like a waste
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 12, 2010, 07:59 PM
Think I might head up to morningside tomorrow.    Oh and guys just a heads up.......went to Gander Mountain today to get some certified bait......they were out.  I asked the manager when he was getting his delivery in and this is what he said........" NYS is not letting us buy bait from any out of state vendors.........so we don't know when or if we are getting any more"      WOW :o ::)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 12, 2010, 08:12 PM
Well, they set Cameryn's coming out party date for Feb 3, so fishing that next weekend (6th and 7th) will be out of the question...will be sure to post lots of pics...

Any word on the Sandbar/Highland Lake tourney dates yet? or a date for the gathering?
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 12, 2010, 08:15 PM
That's pure BS! The place I buy my bait, farmers market on 17B just past the raceway, gets their bait from a guy in Pa. or NJ.

Support the local little guys so they keep up the good work!

Gary
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 12, 2010, 08:35 PM
That's pure BS! The place I buy my bait, farmers market on 17B just past the raceway, gets their bait from a guy in Pa. or NJ.

Support the local little guys so they keep up the good work!

Gary i think deep pockets are playing us online too! these regulators
need to be investigated. baitfish doesn;t need to be sgipped in from another state! lol these regs are crazy! it smells fishy! :-\
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Post by: flounderman on Jan 13, 2010, 07:06 AM
My local bait supplier has no bait for the last week and a half. Evidently a supplier was shut down by DEC causing all these problems affecting more than a few shops.

Anyone got the number to the Folks running Harriman at Tiorati? Always slow to green flag these lakes. I've been on some local lakes the last three weeks.

Now how do we fish Nowahunta? I don't recall any parking
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2010, 07:21 AM
The best I can learn now is the bait here come from Butternut Creek Bait out of Pa. and they have no problems with a delivery planned for Thursday.

I don't know where other shops buy their bait from but in this part of NY we are just over the PA & NJ borders. It might just be an isolated incident of a supplier not getting certified properly and being shut down by the state.

I doubt a place like Gander depends very heavily on bait sales and probably won't go out of their way to find another supplier in a pinch. Local mom and pop shops that depend on bait will jump through hoops to keep us fishing and their business alive.

Try Tom's bait shop in Fair Oaks, 733-4642.

Gary
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Post by: flounderman on Jan 13, 2010, 07:47 AM
Thanks. Great little shop. Been using him for years. Always fresh and healthy. I'm all for keeping the little guy chuggin along. Nothing like getting out of my car walking 10 steps get my bait and off I go.

Gander is a fiasco. I dislike that unorganized place. Here's how it rolls, funny but true. Find a parking space, spend some time looking for a worker to help you count out your bait order. Wait some more when he's counting out exactly 48 fish . Wait in line. Go to pay and they can't find the barcode to ring the order, cashier uses intercom to page worker. Worker finally comes with info. Leave 20 minutes later. 

 
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 13, 2010, 08:15 AM
The guy in Callicoon told me that he gets his bait from a distributor in PA who gets their bait from a farm in Arkansas. The PA distributor allegedly supplies most of the local shops. Don't know if that's 100 percent accurate but that is what I was told. Maybe the Arkansas operation didn't pass inspection?

There used to be a guy down in Barryville who trapped bait locally and sold it from a shed next to his house. He had the best minnows by far but I heard he couldn't get certified.

I e-mailed the DEC about having my pond certified but they did not respond. Does anybody know what it takes to get NYS bait certification? Does it cost a fortune?
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 13, 2010, 09:45 AM
What a pain getting minnies is getting. I have been jigging more and more.  The only time I buy shiners is for tourneys now.
Can you say Chubby Darter?
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Post by: hockey12 on Jan 13, 2010, 09:47 AM
My local bait supplier has no bait for the last week and a half. Evidently a supplier was shut down by DEC causing all these problems affecting more than a few shops.

Anyone got the number to the Folks running Harriman at Tiorati? Always slow to green flag these lakes. I've been on some local lakes the last three weeks.

Now how do we fish Nowahunta? I don't recall any parking

You have to park at Silvermine and then walk to Nowahunta.
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 13, 2010, 10:44 AM
What a pain getting minnies is getting. I have been jigging more and more.  The only time I buy shiners is for tourneys now.
Can you say Chubby Darter?

I can say Lindy Darter....that good enough?  ;)
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 13, 2010, 11:12 AM
Toph, have you been holding out on me?  Have you got the Lindy?
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 13, 2010, 12:17 PM
Toph, have you been holding out on me?  Have you got the Lindy?

got a big handful of those pesky Lindy's.....and boy do they work awesome !!
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Post by: pooley on Jan 13, 2010, 01:08 PM
got a big handful of those pesky Lindy's.....and boy do they work awesome !!
i just bought a chubby darter, guess i'll have to find some lindy darters now.
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 13, 2010, 02:23 PM
Which color chubby did you get?  I only have 2 Salmos dace and red glow, but I have 7 of the colors in the Lindy's...plus the Lindy's are cheaper at only 6 per lure
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Post by: pooley on Jan 13, 2010, 03:29 PM
looks like a perch.  1 1/2"
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 13, 2010, 03:54 PM
Mrs Jimmy Claude will be less confused when I say "I have a Lindy" ;D
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 13, 2010, 04:16 PM
You have to park at Silvermine and then walk to Nowahunta.
lmao, hey i been thinking after talking to tioroti this am.. they either are short on patrol staff (doubtful) or maybe they feel the fish in that park are like their "pets"? .. no doubt those lakes are more than safe enough, i've been icefishing harriman for 30 years+ .. something is just not right with that park. Davis sports must be pissed!  ;D ???
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 13, 2010, 04:59 PM
Mrs Jimmy Claude will be less confused when I say "I have a Lindy" ;D

LMAO as much as I fish, TFB knows what I talk about

Pooley, I think that the perch colored Salmo is one of the better producers, although this year they came out with the new holographic paint schemes on their baits...saw some at the Syracuse Ice Show...pretty impressive for about 8-9 bucks apiece


Holehawg, how's the Big D so far this year, giving up any fish?
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 13, 2010, 05:17 PM
got on the d this afternoon 3 flags on the tip ups..1st flag was a little pick maybe 15 inches...2nd flag i was watching the eagles flying around the open water and by the time i got there it was almost spooled...dragged it in thinking i had a good hookset and lost it with about 2ft of line to go....was resetting it  when the trap 15 ft away went  off... the little spinner was justa turning when i set the hook...this fish had some heft to it...but right at the hole he snappped off the # 6 bait holder...and yes topher it was a wally....i was miffed cause it was a good one ...but still a good couple hrs. out anyway...there was 2 guys on the narrowsburg eddy this morning...toms bait and bullets says river wallys are biting...another heads up....tom will be open for bait in narrowsburg till monday at noon then the shop is closed till weds due to he has to go to a gun / fishing show....good luck out there gang....
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Post by: walkonwater1 on Jan 13, 2010, 05:33 PM
lmao, hey i been thinking after talking to tioroti this am.. they either are short on patrol staff (doubtful) or maybe they feel the fish in that park are like their "pets"? .. no doubt those lakes are more than safe enough, i've been icefishing harriman for 30 years+ .. something is just not right with that park. Davis sports must be **censored**ed!  ;D ???

I think Harriman is managed to be a February fishery..It really burns my butt when we can finally get on and they close the lakes february 28th regardless of ice conditions..
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Post by: Reelemin on Jan 13, 2010, 05:55 PM
Topher and anyone else interested....

The Mahogany Ridge Fishing and Hunting Clubs 17th annual ice fishing tournament at Sand Beach,Highland lake, NY, will be held on February 13th 2010. Fishing starts at 7AM. A dozen bait, food and refreshments are included. $20 per person kids under 15 fish for $10.

This is a great event that is in direct conflict with another great event held on Morningside lake in Hurleyville,NY the same day. Both of these contests center the attention around getting the kids involved in icefishing! I wish they could hold these 2 contests on different days.

The Hurleyville Fire Dept. and Town of Fallsburgh Youth Commission will hold its 22nd annual Ice Fishing contest on Morningside Lake Hurleyville, NY on February 13th 2010. Fishing 7am to 3pm   $5 for Adults,  ages 14 and under free. Trophies and Prizes. Special Firemens contest.Eveyone is invited back to the Firehouse after this event for a feast like you read about!  It's worth it for the fish cakes alone!

I am torn between the two.......Which one are you going to and why?? I'm leaning towards the Morningside event because of the possibility of landing a 5+ pound Walleye or decent Pickerel. For the jigger the Perch, Sunfish, and Crappie action can be very good at times.
I will see you there.....

Kevin


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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 13, 2010, 08:06 PM
Topher and anyone else interested....

The Mahogany Ridge Fishing and Hunting Clubs 17th annual ice fishing tournament at Sand Beach,Highland lake, NY, will be held on February 13th 2010. Fishing starts at 7AM. A dozen bait, food and refreshments are included. $20 per person kids under 15 fish for $10.

This is a great event that is in direct conflict with another great event held on Morningside lake in Hurleyville,NY the same day. Both of these contests center the attention around getting the kids involved in icefishing! I wish they could hold these 2 contests on different days.

The Hurleyville Fire Dept. and Town of Fallsburgh Youth Commission will hold its 22nd annual Ice Fishing contest on Morningside Lake Hurleyville, NY on February 13th 2010. Fishing 7am to 3pm   $5 for Adults,  ages 14 and under free. Trophies and Prizes. Special Firemens contest.Eveyone is invited back to the Firehouse after this event for a feast like you read about!  It's worth it for the fish cakes alone!

I am torn between the two.......Which one are you going to and why?? I'm leaning towards the Morningside event because of the possibility of landing a 5+ pound Walleye or decent Pickerel. For the jigger the Perch, Sunfish, and Crappie action can be very good at times.
I will see you there.....

Kevin




Highland Lake tourney for sure....went last year with HoleHawg and we had a blast...trouble walking the 2 days after due to slick ice and no cleats and 6 dozen bait GONE   plus the guys that put it on are top notch/first class people...plus I think last year there were at least 5 of us Shanty members there that I know of...
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 14, 2010, 06:09 AM
yepper...with a little luck and the blessings from tophers mrs. we'll be there again with more bait fish this time....lol... hopefully with pooley /yo/hockey and the boys..... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 14, 2010, 09:27 AM
yepper...with a little luck and the blessings from tophers mrs. we'll be there again with more bait fish this time....lol... hopefully with pooley /yo/hockey and the boys..... ;D

I know it would be great to have the guys come up...gotta canvas that whole area with tip ups...there are plenty of big fish in that lake...the winning fish that was caught last year in the Pick category is just a little thing  ;)

Long Pond this weekend on Sunday....got some bait, just gotta wait
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Post by: pooley on Jan 14, 2010, 02:57 PM
the day before the daytona 500. yeah, i'll talk to the gang. we do a fish fry for the race. ;)
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 14, 2010, 04:56 PM
One is 80 miles and the other is over 100 as the crow flies. Being friends with you guys is puttin miles on my truck! :P
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Post by: pooley on Jan 14, 2010, 05:29 PM
One is 80 miles and the other is over 100 as the crow flies. Being friends with you guys is puttin miles on my truck! :P
but your overalls brighten our day jimmy! :thumbsup: :roflmao: :icefish:
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 14, 2010, 05:30 PM
And I don't need a lantern at night ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 14, 2010, 06:50 PM
but your overalls brighten our day jimmy! :thumbsup: :roflmao: :icefish:


Exactly ! hard to get lost in those bibs
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 15, 2010, 06:13 AM
Good morning gang, Reelemin if you have young children go to Morningside they gave every child who caught a fish a prize years ago. I'm assuming they still do and if your child's fish is among the top three in the different prize categories they also receive a trophy.
  Pooley do have a date yet for the second South East New York gathering the sooner I but in for the day off from work the better my chances of actually getting the time off.
 Steve
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Post by: maxt on Jan 15, 2010, 11:04 AM
Hello everybody! Haven't been here in a while. Getting ready for my first outing this season. Going to hit Highland and/or Swingingbridge on Sat. Does anyone know if bait shop in Liberty is still open? I tried to call there but the # is disconnected :(. Are there any other places in the area that open early?
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 15, 2010, 11:52 AM
yepper...with a little luck and the blessings from tophers mrs. we'll be there again with more bait fish this time....lol... hopefully with pooley /yo/hockey and the boys..... ;D

its a definite, I'll be there...with plenty of bait...in the meantime, I gotta get the new tip up curse lifted from these Heritage Lakers...
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 15, 2010, 12:10 PM
Anyone been to Morningside Lk.  Was thinking of heading up there on Saturday.  Never been there before and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction.   Thanx in advance for any help
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 15, 2010, 12:53 PM
Hello everybody! Haven't been here in a while. Getting ready for my first outing this season. Going to hit Highland and/or Swingingbridge on Sat. Does anyone know if bait shop in Liberty is still open? I tried to call there but the # is disconnected :(. Are there any other places in the area that open early?


Hey MaxT, If you add your location to your profile we will know which direction you are coming from.

I don't know if the liberty bait shop is still there. The old Agway in Liberty has bait and the farm market on 17B just a ways past the raceway has bait but none open super early, 8AM I think. I usually get mine the evening before if I want to get an early start.

Gary
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Post by: maxt on Jan 15, 2010, 01:12 PM
Hey MaxT, If you add your location to your profile we will know which direction you are coming from.

I don't know if the liberty bait shop is still there. The old Agway in Liberty has bait and the farm market on 17B just a ways past the raceway has bait but none open super early, 8AM I think. I usually get mine the evening before if I want to get an early start.

Gary

Thanks Gary. I'm coming from NJ and won't be there till 8-9pm tonight. So being that they all close around 5-6pm I'll have to get my bait in the morning.
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 15, 2010, 01:20 PM
Thanks Gary. I'm coming from NJ and won't be there till 8-9pm tonight. So being that they all close around 5-6pm I'll have to get my bait in the morning.
Depending on where in Jersey you are comming from....I know there is a bait shop on 284N of sussex NJ.....it's actually just over the border in NY.  Its called ----End of the Line Deli........there is a gasoline station there too.  Think they are open till 6 or 7pm.   You can call them at (845)726-3228
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Post by: maxt on Jan 15, 2010, 02:58 PM
Depending on where in Jersey you are comming from....I know there is a bait shop on 284N of sussex NJ.....it's actually just over the border in NY.  Its called ----End of the Line Deli........there is a gasoline station there too.  Think they are open till 6 or 7pm.   You can call them at (845)726-3228

Thanks for the info Hammer. I'll keep them in mind.
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 15, 2010, 03:07 PM
Thanks for the info Hammer. I'll keep them in mind.
no problem.....anytime.  Good Luck with your trip.
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 15, 2010, 03:49 PM
Anyone been to Morningside Lk.  Was thinking of heading up there on Saturday.  Never been there before and was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction.   Thanx in advance for any help

Hammer morningside can be tough but if you hit it right it is pretty nice.  Most people like to fish the back half of the lake.  Anywhere out there.  You have to be there earlier because it can fill up sometimes.  Park right by the little building they have there and walk on.  The area by the swingset can be tricky sometimes near the edge. 

Not sure where you are coming from or if you need directions but here they are from Sparrowbush, forestburgh,etc .  Follow route 42 north.  At the blinking light in Monticello make the right.  Go through the first light and make the next left.  Take that straight for like 10 miles (really roughly).  You will eventually see a sign that says Hurleyville with a road veering off to the left, take this.  Follow this road till you get to a 4 way red light with what looks like open fields in front of you.  Make that right.  The lake will be on your left maybe a mile down the road.  First is the playground and right down the hill you will see the little building I told you about
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 15, 2010, 04:01 PM
Hammer morningside can be tough but if you hit it right it is pretty nice.  Most people like to fish the back half of the lake.  Anywhere out there.  You have to be there earlier because it can fill up sometimes.  Park right by the little building they have there and walk on.  The area by the swingset can be tricky sometimes near the edge. 

Not sure where you are coming from or if you need directions but here they are from Sparrowbush, forestburgh,etc .  Follow route 42 north.  At the blinking light in Monticello make the right.  Go through the first light and make the next left.  Take that straight for like 10 miles (really roughly).  You will eventually see a sign that says Hurleyville with a road veering off to the left, take this.  Follow this road till you get to a 4 way red light with what looks like open fields in front of you.  Make that right.  The lake will be on your left maybe a mile down the road.  First is the playground and right down the hill you will see the little building I told you about
Thanx for the info
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 15, 2010, 05:15 PM
Just for everyones information:  There is a new baitshop in Glen Spey at the bottom of 31 near 97.  There number is 845-856-0741.  They are just really starting out.  They are open 6 days a week 7am-8pm.  We got bait there today.  Mediums were really nice sized- $6  Large- $7  X-Large- $8

I didnt go myself my brother went.  If you are interested give him a call for directions and such.  I guess he has minnows only now but he is working on getting fully supplied.
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Post by: pooley on Jan 16, 2010, 04:20 AM
7 of us going out today. should be a good day.
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 16, 2010, 02:08 PM
Maxt, Mountian Bait and Tackle in Liberty (near rt.17 exit 100) is no longer in business. YOU can get live bait at Sport Nuts in Rock Hill (exit 109/rt.17) they open at 9 am ,also the Trading Post hardware store on Broadway in Monticello was selling live bait fish this fall store opens at 8am. Coming from Middletown,NY. get off rt.17 at exit 106 make a left at end of ramp cross over rt.17 this road becomes Broadway store is across from shopping mall with Aldi's supermarket. If you or anyone is heading further west try Fur,FIN and Feather in Livingston Manor (EXIT 96 rt.17)
  Steve
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Post by: nefarious on Jan 16, 2010, 02:08 PM
Does anyone have any ideas how the ice conditions will be for Morningside Lake on Monday?  I'm thinking of heading up there and am a bit wary due to the expected rain/freezing rain mix.  I'm sure it'll be a bit wet, but that's not really my concern.  Just wondering how the ice will hold up, especially with the warm weather we've been having combined with the rain.  I heard it's pretty thick up there.  Any ideas?  Thanks.
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Post by: nefarious on Jan 16, 2010, 02:22 PM
Clearly, there's only one way to find out, but I live a little far to just find out haha.
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 16, 2010, 02:39 PM
Nefarious, I did a search of my fishing info. files give Sports Nuts in Rock Hill a call they should be able to give you some report on Morningside.
                       845-794-2000
  You could also try Diamond Lake in Winding Hills Park off of roue 17k in Town Of Montgomery,NY.  Call the Ranger Station at  (845-457-4918)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 16, 2010, 05:49 PM
Does anyone have any ideas how the ice conditions will be for Morningside Lake on Monday?  I'm thinking of heading up there and am a bit wary due to the expected rain/freezing rain mix.  I'm sure it'll be a bit wet, but that's not really my concern.  Just wondering how the ice will hold up, especially with the warm weather we've been having combined with the rain.  I heard it's pretty thick up there.  Any ideas?  Thanks.
it is a tough call but it takes alot longer to melt up there.. southern regions will thaw alot with rain ..but if the nights are below and the days are cloudy, even if it were to rain, i'm betting the ice stays safe in the above monticello and catskills.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 16, 2010, 05:51 PM
Does anyone have any ideas how the ice conditions will be for Morningside Lake on Monday?  I'm thinking of heading up there and am a bit wary due to the expected rain/freezing rain mix.  I'm sure it'll be a bit wet, but that's not really my concern.  Just wondering how the ice will hold up, especially with the warm weather we've been having combined with the rain.  I heard it's pretty thick up there.  Any ideas?  Thanks.
Was there today (saturday).  Fished from 6:30am till noon.....1 small bluegill.   Not worth the 2hr trip for me.  There was it least 12-16 inches of ice there.    good luck and tight lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 16, 2010, 06:07 PM
went out today.  Morning was really slow.  About 1130 it picked up, I caught 1 really nice pickerel will post when I figure out the phone.  How did everyone esle do
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 16, 2010, 07:32 PM
7 of us going out today. should be a good day.
How did you guys make out today!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 16, 2010, 08:32 PM
How did you guys make out today!!!!!

slow, but we got some fish. nothing to eat. :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 16, 2010, 09:36 PM
I'll post pics in the AM...made out pretty decent today...brought 10 gills/crappies home
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: nefarious on Jan 16, 2010, 10:15 PM
hey, thanks a lot guys.  I'll def give that number a call to see how it is up there tomorrow. I'm hoping a little freezing rain won't do too much damage in one day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 17, 2010, 07:15 AM
hey, thanks a lot guys.  I'll def give that number a call to see how it is up there tomorrow. I'm hoping a little freezing rain won't do too much damage in one day.

You should be fine, I was out on Wolf Lake across Rt 17 from Rock Hill last two days and we have over 12". Sports Nuts in Rock Hill have plenty of bait too.
Good luck if you go.

Dan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 17, 2010, 08:52 AM
I didn't get a "money shot" of the bring home fish, but a couple of the ones I caught went back in...here goes !

                     First Flag of the year yielded this one
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0023-4.jpg)

                          Ever jig up a carp ? measured out at 15"
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0022-4.jpg)

                               small pile of crappies and gills
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0026-2.jpg)




Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 17, 2010, 08:53 AM
good job topher!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 17, 2010, 10:35 AM
Hey Topher that second pic looks like a sucker.....not a carp
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 17, 2010, 11:46 AM
yup, sucker=musky bait!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 17, 2010, 01:48 PM
Anyone been up to Swinging Bridge Res. ??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 17, 2010, 02:39 PM
After looking at it, I stand corrected, its a sucker, and yes, a bit big for my tip ups for musky bait though ;D

Here's what we brought home  ;D

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0022-5.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0023-5.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 17, 2010, 02:56 PM
slow, but we got some fish. nothing to eat. :'(
At least you got out, think this rain is going to put us back a week or 2!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 17, 2010, 02:56 PM
besides greenwoodlake anybody know of a real good place for ice fishing. i catch a lot of pickerel and bass were i go, but i want to try to catch no fish like pike or walleye.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Jan 17, 2010, 03:03 PM
anyone have information on the beaver dam lake ice fishing contest? Also Sackett?  thanks for any help 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 17, 2010, 03:09 PM
anyone have information on the beaver dam lake ice fishing contest? Also Sackett?  thanks for any help 8)
Which Beaver dam?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 17, 2010, 07:00 PM
Anyone been up to Swinging Bridge Res. ??


Was there Thursday. Couple walleye, perch and pickerel all on tip-ups. Fished hard but overall it was slow. Probably 8 or 10 inches of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 17, 2010, 07:01 PM
Well, Boys, HOW BOUT THEM JETS !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 17, 2010, 07:08 PM

Was there Thursday. Couple walleye, perch and pickerel all on tip-ups. Fished hard but overall it was slow. Probably 8 or 10 inches of ice.
stopped in the parking lot Thursday afternoon on my way back from Lk Superior.  Were you guys fishing opposite the ramp?....saw a few guys out there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pondbass9787 on Jan 17, 2010, 07:11 PM
Well, Boys, HOW BOUT THEM JETS !!!

ahh, I'm loving it!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 17, 2010, 07:45 PM

Was there Thursday. Couple walleye, perch and pickerel all on tip-ups. Fished hard but overall it was slow. Probably 8 or 10 inches of ice.
For me not lately, did you feed the bald eagle?.. i am hoping to get up there this week! i had a similiar experience couple weels ago on swb .. nothing doing in the way of perch?.. one thing i do know is that swb still is a hit or miss on ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 17, 2010, 07:53 PM
stopped in the parking lot Thursday afternoon on my way back from Lk Superior.  Were you guys fishing opposite the ramp?....saw a few guys out there

catch anything on Superior?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 17, 2010, 08:03 PM
catch anything on Superior?
5 pickeral and 5 perch.....fished from 8am to 3pm..........2 guys......slow to say the least
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Jan 17, 2010, 08:11 PM
Bcshanty, beaver dam on rt. 42 just outside of grahamsville. Any help would be great
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 17, 2010, 08:51 PM
stopped in the parking lot Thursday afternoon on my way back from Lk Superior.  Were you guys fishing opposite the ramp?....saw a few guys out there

Was on the other side of the lake and up a ways from the ramp. Usually a decent spot but not on Thursday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 17, 2010, 09:27 PM
Bcshanty, beaver dam on rt. 42 just outside of grahamsville. Any help would be great
if you are coming from the south, i bet swb is worth a try..much more opportunity especially for keepers. I tried superior the last few seasons and caught mostly dink perch and a few pickerel..it looks like it can offer decent fish but ,we never really got into a decent amount of keepers.. heard it has crappie..we caught a few over the yrs in superior but this yr i'm trying swb for them eye. anybody else hear walleyes supposingly doing good in there? maybe this week i'll get in a couple of these balmy weather days out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 18, 2010, 07:20 AM
Well, Boys, HOW BOUT THEM JETS !!!
:flex: :flex: :flex: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: gonna be tough against the colts thou.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 18, 2010, 08:19 AM
Heading over to Greenwood Lake 2day.   Will post what I find when I get back 2nite.  For anyone that wants to stop by and say Hi......I will be in the Storm Island area. I will have the stove going and coffee pot on.   Tight Lines everyone
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 18, 2010, 10:08 AM
:flex: :flex: :flex: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: gonna be tough against the colts thou.....

already beat the Colts once this year....although Indy pulled their starters half way through the 3rd quarter

gotta root for the underdogs !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Jan 18, 2010, 12:01 PM
topher,  amen on that one. Go Gang Green!  ;D  I am hoping to find out about The Beaver dam lake contest. Went there last year and had a blast. 3 dozen bait gone in 2 hours. Who all is going to king of the ice on white lake on Feb. 21st??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Jan 18, 2010, 12:07 PM
Sorry fella's i stand corrected. Its Beaverdam pond that i meant
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 18, 2010, 03:39 PM
Bcshanty, beaver dam on rt. 42 just outside of grahamsville. Any help would be great
SORRY ROCKETMAN, THOUGHT YOU MEANT A DIFFERENT BEAVERDAM LAKE IN ORANGE CO. (NO GOOD)!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 18, 2010, 03:58 PM
stopped in the parking lot Thursday afternoon on my way back from Lk Superior.  Were you guys fishing opposite the ramp?....saw a few guys out there
Hey Hammer. let me know if your going up to swinging bridge this week, looking to go up there (maybe friday afternoon/night)!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 18, 2010, 05:16 PM
I fished off Storm Island in greenwood today from about 10am till 4pm.   Me and 1 other guy........10 tip-ups and 2 rod each...........I jigged up 1 perch and that was it.....not one flag   There was also 2 guys fishing about 50 to 100 yds away from us......they had at least 8 to 10 tip-ups out and they didn't get a flag either.....tough day out there..........There is still 6" to 8" of ice out there.......hopefully it makes it through this warm spell.    good luck and tight lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 18, 2010, 05:20 PM
Hey Hammer. let me know if your going up to swinging bridge this week, looking to go up there (maybe friday afternoon/night)!!!!!!!
  I was thinking about going up there maybe tomorrow night (tuesday) if I can find someone to meet up with......and I can get my crap done over here in the am.  guess I will have to wait and see.  I'd go on Friday night but I am most likely leaving for Long Island for a few days........gotta go see Mom and some friends I haven't seen for awhile.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 18, 2010, 07:28 PM
  I was thinking about going up there maybe tomorrow night (tuesday) if I can find someone to meet up with......and I can get my crap done over here in the am.  guess I will have to wait and see.  I'd go on Friday night but I am most likely leaving for Long Island for a few days........gotta go see Mom and some friends I haven't seen for awhile.
I'm working days this week so I will get back to you tonight or tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 19, 2010, 06:14 AM
I have both a NJ and a NY fishing licence.  I understand that if I fish the NY side I need certified bait with either licence.  If I'm fishing the Jersey side with my NY licence do I need to use certified bait?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 19, 2010, 07:36 AM
Wow! ....go fish over the weekend and you Guys put down 4 pages!  No rain here Just gloppy snow.

Last night Jigging, I was hitting the specks pretty good and I thought I hooked up with the MacDaddy of all time perch ... Turned out to be a 19" pickerell.   >:(  didn't need a spring bobber for him :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 19, 2010, 07:45 AM
Sounds like a good day on the ice`jimmy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 19, 2010, 08:26 AM
I have been going out most every day 3:00 PM till after dark.  I haven't hit "slow" yet.  I feel sorry for you guys getting started late and being concerned with the ice every time we get a little warm up. :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 19, 2010, 10:19 AM
one park is open, and one park is closed. border each other. doesn't make sense. oh well. might try this afternoon. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 19, 2010, 10:21 AM
good luck..... got a get-to-gether place and date yet? ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 19, 2010, 10:22 AM
with this weather, i may just do it at huntington again. i would like to do one on greenwood, so we could target muskies. we'll see.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 19, 2010, 10:28 AM
with this weather, i may just do it at huntington again. i would like to do one on greenwood, so we could target muskies. we'll see.
I wonder if swing bridge at night is good for walleye! Anybody try it in the dark with latterns? thinking about it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 19, 2010, 11:21 AM
I wonder if swing bridge at night is good for walleye! Anybody try it in the dark with latterns? thinking about it.
well for starters I don't think ya wanna use Lanterns. Eyes are very sensitive to light.....thats why most guys only catch them at night or dawn/dusk
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 19, 2010, 11:27 AM
Yeah, ya want to bring the night vision goggles ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 19, 2010, 11:31 AM
Yeah, ya want to bring the night vision goggles ;)
   LOL......the way I read it was that he was going to spotlight them....he did say lanterns
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 19, 2010, 01:48 PM
Wow! ....go fish over the weekend and you Guys put down 4 pages!  No rain here Just gloppy snow.

Last night Jigging, I was hitting the specks pretty good and I thought I hooked up with the MacDaddy of all time perch ... Turned out to be a 19" pickerell.   >:(  didn't need a spring bobber for him :o

Jimmy, you see the new Mitchell spring bobber rods that are out this year?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 19, 2010, 02:17 PM
well for starters I don't think ya wanna use Lanterns. Eyes are very sensitive to light.....thats why most guys only catch them at night or dawn/dusk
hammer, read this excerpt i surfed up a minute ago  “The big thing about night fishing,” explains Bro, “is to be ready before you go out there. Clam Corp has a new LED lighting system, with 30 bulbs inside flexible marine grade rope. Mount the lights to the frame of a Fish Trap or Clam, and there’s enough light to see, tie knots, even read.”

Safety after dark is a concern, but Fish Traps and Clams are fitted with reflectors that let snowmobilers and ATV drivers see you from a distance. Also, Light House replacement tents create white Fish Traps for use after dark. “Originally,” says Genz, “all Fish Traps were white, because I had a day job and fished at night. The light from a lantern or LED lights reflects around better in a white house, so you can see better.”

Key Spots
 now i am no walleye pro, but i have used my led lamps and  caught eye enough to not worry about spooking them in mean debt of 40 ft. i agree spotlight high candle power isn't recommended but, i think low light is actually more an attractor  to both bait and predation , you know the same proven method with lattern holders on resi boats! I do not like shining lights especially when using surface plugs open water.. or drifting any streamers etc. at night.. i am careful in that way. here is that link  http://www.nodakoutdoors.com/night-ice-fishing.php

Key Spots
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 19, 2010, 02:21 PM
sounds good to me  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 19, 2010, 08:59 PM
tomorrow may be looking good :tipup: not sure yet where i'm setting up :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :icefish: :D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ICENUTS30 on Jan 19, 2010, 10:52 PM
I fished Greenwood lake allot this past summer and it was the worst year I ever seen. I hope you guys do allot better on the ice. I was up at Morning Side last Thursday and caught five bass and four pickerel in five hours. It was a real good day for everyone there. I'm going to ether Swinging Bridge or Seckett lake in the morning I'll let you know how it was.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 20, 2010, 04:17 AM
Morning gang, did someone edit this thread I remember it being close to ninety pages and now I see seventy two pages.
  Pooley if we have to meet at Lake Huntington again this year maybe Holehawg could see if the small theater across form the state launch has a parking lot behind the building . Possibly we could use if needed  take up a collection and write this small community theater group a check after event as a thank you. Also if we do meet at Lake Huntington and members need overnight lodging there is the Fosterdale Motor Lodge at the intersection of routes 17b&52 (blinker light).
  I hope to get out next week still adjusting to my new work schedule that is why you see all the early morning posts.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 20, 2010, 08:05 AM
Jimmy, you see the new Mitchell spring bobber rods that are out this year?
Got a link?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 20, 2010, 08:15 AM
the second rod down has one on it..

http://setthehook.com/jasonmitchellrods/ (http://setthehook.com/jasonmitchellrods/)

.you can also get them from fish-a-way spring bobber google search.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 20, 2010, 08:20 AM
Topher, You are a bad influence ;)  Thanks! 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 20, 2010, 09:15 AM
they work awesome, can get a 6 pack for 22.00 from the one website
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 20, 2010, 10:58 AM
what's Topher'sfishingbuddy's input?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 20, 2010, 11:12 AM
hey guys...just checking in...cant add to the fishing chat...working like a dog...days and nights...wont get to fish till 1st week of feb...catch a few for me..... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 20, 2010, 11:51 AM
I think you are just trying to get in shape for flag chasing at Highland !....

Jimmy, TFB only says one thing.....I'm a crackhead..... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 20, 2010, 11:55 AM
I think you are just trying to get in shape for flag chasing at Highland !....

Jimmy, TFB only says one thing.....I'm a crackhead..... ::)

She must be talking to Mrs Jimmy Claude ::)  ;)  And yeah, I don't want to be cured  :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 20, 2010, 11:57 AM
I just wish I could get out for more treatment, but duties and priorities take precedence, and I must finish the house for Cameryn's come home party..2 weeks to go today...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 20, 2010, 12:30 PM
 just about when i'll  get free'ed up...i'll have to bring ya the customery child birth 12 pack....maybe we'll sniff the bottle caps.... ;) ;D perhaps james c.springbobber will join us...... ;D i know  pooley and yo can hear a beer open from 2hrs away.....  ;);D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 20, 2010, 12:48 PM
Just need a time and place....

Hawg, I'm happy your busy ... Yet sad your lines not wet.  Hope you can make some candles soon!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 20, 2010, 02:25 PM
i'm on call till friday afternoon! hope i make some money! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 20, 2010, 11:00 PM
i hear ya pooley..... ::).... hence the 2 jobs i'm working to pay the bills....hows yo and hockey ????????????? hockey a daddy yet ?????????? i'm behind on the suffern gossip..... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 21, 2010, 04:51 AM
Just want to pass this info. on to all of you, in David Dirks weekly outdoors article (Tuesday Times Herald Record) he talks about fishing rod and reel care with a rod builder /repairer. There is also some info. on a ice fishing event scheduled for this Sunday In Sullivan County. The info. and contact number for the event appear at the bottom of the article. I will attempt to post a hyperlink to the newspapers website once on the site click on sports a menu will drop down click on outdoors. (article date is 1/19/10)

     www.recordonline.com (http://www.recordonline.com)

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 21, 2010, 11:57 AM
i hear ya pooley..... ::).... hence the 2 jobs i'm working to pay the bills....hows yo and hockey ????????????? hockey a daddy yet ?????????? i'm behind on the suffern gossip..... ;) ;D
the guys are all well. mike Still doesn't live in his house. ::) frankies doing well. hockey (rob) is not a dad yet. march i think. yo is still kicking, working this winter! john (the ski pole cane) had hip surgery, so he's not icefishing this year, but will lose the ski pole for next season!!! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 21, 2010, 12:39 PM
good to hear everybodys hanging in there pooley...but mikey...not in the house yet....????????????? lady friend not chewing him out  like me and topher get ??????????? ;) ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 21, 2010, 12:46 PM
Well after trying real hard yesterday and blowing 60 bucks for a day on swb, i'm interested in another lk up north knowing closer to home ice is questionable for saturday.. was wondering about huntington, was eyeing the topo on dec site.. never tried there yet but, it looks alike like a harriman sized place.. is is good parking/easy access?.. is the pannies any good and can you keep trout this time of year if they are in there? thanks ahead, john
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 21, 2010, 01:12 PM
Morning gang, did someone edit this thread I remember it being close to ninety pages and now I see seventy two pages.
 
Yes one of the moderators not from this state that has THING TO DO but look at other states deleted the pages because you guy’s but info on contest's on here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 21, 2010, 02:46 PM
Well after trying real hard yesterday and blowing 60 bucks for a day on swb, i'm interested in another lk up north knowing closer to home ice is questionable for saturday.. was wondering about huntington, was eyeing the topo on dec site.. never tried there yet but, it looks alike like a harriman sized place.. is is good parking/easy access?.. is the pannies any good and can you keep trout this time of year if they are in there? thanks ahead, john

if you search back several pages, i mean from like this summer, I posted an updated hydrographic map....2 good areas for pannies with easy access...first is to the right of the launch about 50-60 yards about in 12 feet of water and the second is out directly behind the beer distributor in 14-20 feet of water.....thats all I got

as for regulations, check out DEC site, as I am unsure
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 21, 2010, 02:56 PM
yes, you can keep trout at huntington all year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 21, 2010, 03:23 PM
Thank you for the replies.. I tried SWB but it was too many hours and thiswas the third time this season that I left that place without anything to write home about.. LK Superior isn't too thrilling either from previous yrs of ice fishing.. so although I don't expect huntington to be much either way.. I have yet to visit the place..hoping this saturday unless by some miracle harriman opens again
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Jan 21, 2010, 03:33 PM
Years ago(25) I use to do well at Superior Lake. We've always done well on Black Lake also, open water or ice. I haven't heard much about Black Lake though, anyone fish it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 21, 2010, 05:48 PM
Years ago(25) I use to do well at Superior Lake. We've always done well on Black Lake also, open water or ice. I haven't heard much about Black Lake though, anyone fish it?
Bart, I'm pretty sure black lk. is now a private community.. I tried looking for access a few season ago. Yeah, agree 25 years alot has changed! In all honesty, I think the state should at least consider warm water stocking programs to promote better fishing opportunities. Superior has alot of 25 ft water and a small section has just over 30ft on my depth finder. I wish the DEC would stock it with blk crappie.. only caught a few specimens in three ice seasons.. tried Superior over a dozen times.. jigged mostly dink perch..still nice pickerel  but i'm not big on pickerel .For the few places to ice fish up that way,  I heard from a local guy I met up at SWB that the electric co. is starting to fill up toronto res. But I'm not interested in walking that far where the ice fishing is supposedly good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 21, 2010, 06:52 PM
yes, you can keep trout at huntington all year.

Pooley am I mistaken but, last year didn't that local guy say he could not remember the last time he saw a trouts come out at Huntington?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 21, 2010, 07:57 PM
Bart, I'm pretty sure black lk. is now a private community.. I tried looking for access a few season ago. Yeah, agree 25 years alot has changed! In all honesty, I think the state should at least consider warm water stocking programs to promote better fishing opportunities. Superior has alot of 25 ft water and a small section has just over 30ft on my depth finder. I wish the DEC would stock it with blk crappie.. only caught a few specimens in three ice seasons.. tried Superior over a dozen times.. jigged mostly dink perch..still nice pickerel  but i'm not big on pickerel .For the few places to ice fish up that way,  I heard from a local guy I met up at SWB that the electric co. is starting to fill up toronto res. But I'm not interested in walking that far where the ice fishing is supposedly good.
The walk is definately not worth it at Toronto.......did it last year in 6" of snow..........caught 1 perch about 13" and a few smallies....thats it. Maybe I wasn't fishing the right spot....was right off the dam.....not much water anywhere else. The walk took longer than the ride in the truck....lol   Never again
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 21, 2010, 08:31 PM
Pooley am I mistaken but, last year didn't that local guy say he could not remember the last time he saw a trouts come out at Huntington?
lol..hey jimmyclaude!!!! i'll take your word!! 2583 posts! :o coincidentally, i just got off the ph. with my fishing partner.. tried to sway him to try huntington..after my poor solo SWB outing the previous day..but since he is driving ,i'm not fussing over where to fish! so we are going to try those illusive eyes once again in the hard to fish depths of the Swinging bridge ..if  all goes well, we will be on early sat.   this time we will set 10  :tipups: and both be jigging too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 21, 2010, 08:43 PM
hammer, the last time we icefished toronto was the season before they drained it. From the only public access ramp..We hiked all through and around that first turn point with the huge manchant estate,, resi was full then and the avg dept was around mid 20ft to 30s we did nothing tipup or jigging. think we tried it twice that  ice season was short due to early thaw.I heard big trout are being had this season if you care to hike!  hiking is also not my idea of fishing! 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 21, 2010, 08:53 PM
Pooley am I mistaken but, last year didn't that local guy say he could not remember the last time he saw a trouts come out at Huntington?
yeah, i remember.   


Lake Huntington (Cochecton) 1760 Brown trout 9"----from the DEC stocking list  :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 21, 2010, 09:15 PM
we'll find some when we fish there    ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 21, 2010, 09:24 PM
Hi Guys............  Haven't been around for awhile, haven't hit the ice yet this season.  Spent some time in Florida Keys....colder down there than it was up here!!
Heading up to Sullivan County on Friday to do some fishing with John C (Squid Boy)....maybe hit Highland or Devenaux Lk.  Anyone been up that way....what's going on there??
Anybody fishijng the So. Fallsburg Fire Dept. event on Jan 30 ???  Maybe we could use it as an excuse for a get together??  Let me know!!
See you guys on the ice

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 21, 2010, 09:35 PM
Hey Ice balls, I will probably be at south fallsburg I will look for you.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 21, 2010, 09:51 PM
Hey Rodger ! Nice to see you !

I won't be out that way til Feb 13th on Highland lake...good luck til then, hope to see you there !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 22, 2010, 04:45 AM
Yes one of the moderators not from this state that has THING TO DO but look at other states deleted the pages because you guy’s but info on contest's on here

Thank you ShawnM ,thought I remembered a higher page count .Guess we all have to remember to get clearance on contest info.before posting or send the inquiring member info. by personal message.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 22, 2010, 07:10 AM
hammer, the last time we icefished toronto was the season before they drained it. From the only public access ramp..We hiked all through and around that first turn point with the huge manchant estate,, resi was full then and the avg dept was around mid 20ft to 30s we did nothing tipup or jigging. think we tried it twice that  ice season was short due to early thaw.I heard big trout are being had this season if you care to hike!  hiking is also not my idea of fishing! 8)

Why bother to go to Toronto for big trout when it is not an approved hard water trout fishery? Highland and White Lake are the only two in Sullivan that I know of where trout are legal.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 22, 2010, 07:22 AM
Pooley am I mistaken but, last year didn't that local guy say he could not remember the last time he saw a trouts come out at Huntington?
jimmy c ...that local guys been so drunk the last 25 years he cant remember where his fly is.. ::)  1987.... drywall guy that played 2nd base on our softball team in july while in a bass tourney at night nailed a huge trout i think it was a brown something like 28inchs  and weighing big...it made the local papers....last one i remember seeing /hearing about...bar rumor has it that we fish the wrong side to catch trout.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 22, 2010, 07:34 AM
There's lots of trout in Lake Huntington but they cruise four to 6 feet below the ice. If you're fishing just off the bottom you probably won't catch any. Last year I got two by setting my tip-up at five feet.

Also, I had the same experience on Toronto Lake as everyone else: lousy day on the ice.

If anyone is interested Google Maps did their satellite survey of Swinging Bridge while the lake was drained. You can clearly see much of the bottom and it is really handy when choosing a spot to fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 22, 2010, 08:58 AM
gamelot, i catch plenty of trophy size in the now closed rezez ;D open season..actually don't care for keeping trout or even targeting them..if they are there fine! but i much prefer better tasting fish such as crappie/ perch/eye I know the eye are in that swb cause i caught two throwbacks this ice... the trick is finding them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 22, 2010, 09:13 AM
It is all a matter of personal preference and you can have the pan fish, I'll take the trout through the ice any day. Never have caught a Walleye but will have to give it a try one of these days if the ice stays good.

I know they are in SWB but I can't say the reports so far are positive enough to make me want to go there yet. I can be there in 10 minutes from my house and I pass right by on my way to Big Pond or White Lake.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 22, 2010, 09:36 AM
There's lots of trout in Lake Huntington but they cruise four to 6 feet below the ice. If you're fishing just off the bottom you probably won't catch any. Last year I got two by setting my tip-up at five feet.

Also, I had the same experience on Toronto Lake as everyone else: lousy day on the ice.

If anyone is interested Google Maps did their satellite survey of Swinging Bridge while the lake was drained. You can clearly see much of the bottom and it is really handy when choosing a spot to fish.
not for nuthing icewine...but i used to play alot of softball up your way...perhaps we know the same folks ?????????....bobby vero...bubba who owned the hotel (RIP..)...john h. (or gonzo...)..tony fredo...the gillows...etc...etc...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 22, 2010, 06:09 PM
question, gamalot or anyone  familiar with swinging bridge, I had this ny se fishing map atlas/guide with the topos and public lunch ramps, on pg.87 it shows two public launch ramps..the one on the deep end is where i been going (off starlight rd.) the other shows something on the northeast side but looks to be an unmarked deadend rd.  looking at the topo it shows a channel about 40ft deep .. in anybodys opinion, which spot would be better this time of year? We are going tomorrow but not sure if we should try the northern stretch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 22, 2010, 07:14 PM
not for nuthing icewine...but i used to play alot of softball up your way...perhaps we know the same folks ?????????....bobby vero...bubba who owned the hotel (RIP..)...john h. (or gonzo...)..tony fredo...the gillows...etc...etc...

I know a few of those names but I didn't grow up around here, I'm a transplant and even part flatlander.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 22, 2010, 07:16 PM
If I was going and had a sled or ATV to do the work I would go from the Starlite road one and hook a left toward the dam.

As I have said many times, I don't fish in SWB these days but back in the late '60s and early '70s it was a great trout lake.

The deep water is near the dam and I would search for sharp drop offs with lots of structure if looking for the eyes.

A vex or other flasher might help but if that is not a possibility then I would fish between 15 and 35 FOW and be bouncing the bait off the bottom then up about a foot or so.

I don't know what the dam depth is these days but it used to be close to 100 feet or more and that's where the big trout always were.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 22, 2010, 08:16 PM
gamalot, i/m not bs-n, i took a 15 on a tipup in about 40ft and a smaller one the next day jigging.. very tough fishing but i kinda know about the waiting game for deep water lks.. i been doing this a long time too . I seen the swb when it was down.. i only carry a flashlight sized reader which works great up yo 200ft. I will drill a bunch of holes till i find where the main dropoffs are and play the waiting game. Thanks for the advise too. Hope we can get at least a pic for here.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 22, 2010, 10:58 PM
I know a few of those names but I didn't grow up around here, I'm a transplant and even part flatlander.
aaah...i grew up a local but married a long island girl.... ::) ::) ::)...ever fish at the delaware lake gathering...i hear its quite a party... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 23, 2010, 03:18 AM
going out on greenwood lake today. only 4 of us today. :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 23, 2010, 05:39 AM
going out on greenwood lake today. only 4 of us today. :-\
just two of us going to try swb today.. should be fun this saturday anywhere outdoors fishing!!!! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2010, 05:47 AM
Let me know what the slush condition is after you get back.

Sure will be nice to hear conditions at all the local lakes so we know what to expect. I'll be able to get out one day this week and can't decide if I want to go to White Lake, Big Pond or some other body.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: homenik on Jan 23, 2010, 06:00 AM
Bcshanty, beaver dam on rt. 42 just outside of grahamsville. Any help would be great
This contest is Feb 14.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Jan 23, 2010, 04:36 PM
Thank you for the information.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 23, 2010, 04:52 PM
Pooley, how did you guys make out today?    I / TFB finished the drywall and first coat about 10 minutes ago...damn rectangular/triangular house  ::)   I'm hoping to get out tomorrow for the morning bite...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 23, 2010, 07:24 PM
Let me know what the slush condition is after you get back.

Sure will be nice to hear conditions at all the local lakes so we know what to expect. I'll be able to get out one day this week and can't decide if I want to go to White Lake, Big Pond or some other body.

Gary
Gary, released this one around 11am in 40fow on a tipup .. no slush at all just thick 12" or more ice and very slow once again.. only a few dink perch/crappie throwbacks.. i'm thinking in a few yrs it will be better fishing ..albeit..georgeous day outdoors! o fed my eagle a few perch again too (http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/freeicein10/jan002.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: homenik on Jan 23, 2010, 07:35 PM
Thank you for the information.
More information in the EVENTS Category under NEW YORK.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 23, 2010, 08:27 PM
Let me know what the slush condition is after you get back.

Sure will be nice to hear conditions at all the local lakes so we know what to expect. I'll be able to get out one day this week and can't decide if I want to go to White Lake, Big Pond or some other body.

Gary

Hey Gary,

Fished Wolf Lake this afternoon till dark, 12-16" of clear ice and no slush. Probably 12 fishermen on the lake, bite was slow. Couple of perch and one keeper pickerel,and a few dink perch. Guys next to me
did about the same. When I came in it was dark and had to use the headlights on my Argo, could see some guys on the west end of the lake had a couple of coleman lanterns lit, guess they were staying
a while longer. Beautiful day to be on the ice, mild temps, no wind and bright sunshine.

Last Sat afternoon we were checked by two DEC officers on ATV's, we were all legal but they told us they issued five tickets on the local lakes near me. They park at Wolf Lake, unload their ATV's or
snowmobiles and can check five other lakes besides ours before loading up and moving on. Didn't see them today tho.

I'll probably go out tomorrow afternoon if its not railing.

Dan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2010, 08:28 PM
Thanks MT. I think the bite has been off for a while now. We will see what the rain tonight and tomorrow does to the ice but it looks like the cold returns this week.

I have been wanting to take the RZR over and check things out but need to be sure of good ice.

Cute fish and glad he will get a chance to grow up. I figure another year or two if all goes well to give the eyes a shot. There were some nice tigers in there before the draw down but who knows what their fate is.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2010, 08:38 PM
Thanks Dan. Sounds like you saw some of your tax dollars hard at work or was it play while getting paid?

Yea, they can hit Wolf, Yankee, Masten Louise Marie and Wanasink and break all the laws they would bust us for in a NY minute. ;)

You would think they could appreciate all us legal sportsman who pay the bills but instead they approach with the hope of issuing some paper. I had one who wanted to write me up because I didn't have my dog on a leash out in the middle of nowhere.

Tight lines.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 23, 2010, 08:58 PM
Pooley, how did you guys make out today?    I / TFB finished the drywall and first coat about 10 minutes ago...d**n rectangular/triangular house  ::)   I'm hoping to get out tomorrow for the morning bite...
3 fish. things got a little screwed up, but we did get out. :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 23, 2010, 10:56 PM
Glad you guys made it out regardless......finish ed projects up tonite, and loaded the truck up for the morning...wish me luck, going to a lake that I have never fished before and have very few details about  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 24, 2010, 07:38 AM
Thanks Dan. Sounds like you saw some of your tax dollars hard at work or was it play while getting paid?

Yea, they can hit Wolf, Yankee, Masten Louise Marie and Wanasink and break all the laws they would bust us for in a NY minute. ;)

You would think they could appreciate all us legal sportsman who pay the bills but instead they approach with the hope of issuing some paper. I had one who wanted to write me up because I didn't have my dog on a leash out in the middle of nowhere.

Tight lines.




You're right Gary, pay for play.......I've had several verbal confrontations with them about riding on our lake and trails. They informed me real quick that they have the authority to come on our private property
anytime they want, and any fish we stock become the property of NY and they can regulate it anyway they want. A couple of years ago I was stopped by these guys 5 times in ONE day while riding my snow-
mobile on the lakes and trails that connect them, 5 times!!!!  They said they see so many sleds they can't remember everyone of them. BS. I ride alone most of the time but sometimes with 3 or 4 other guys
and if we are out most of the day we may run into at most 5 other people on sleds. I have to say I never got a ticket. My neighbour brings his old yellow lab on the ice with him and lets him run loose but leaves
a leash on him that drags along behind so he can say, oh, he just got loose. The DEC park at our club house/beach with their pick-up and two place trailer and take up 1/3 of the parking lot for most of the day.

Oh well, it could be worse, we could have NO ice and we'd complain about that. I just stay legal and enjoy as much of this as I can.
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 24, 2010, 08:00 AM
I had one guy up at big pond, DEC who used to walk all the way across all the time just to shoot the breeze after he checked me once in the beginning of the season. Once while he was there talking with me 2 others showed up but from a different department, maybe forest rangers. Both of them did the full check of all my stuff while me and the other guy watched in amazement.

Always best to keep all your papers in order and make sure those who are with you do the same to avoid any problems. These days about the only place you can legally ride a machine is on the hard water so it is almost not worth owning them unless you have a hunting club with open land.

Gary
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Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 24, 2010, 10:50 AM

You're right Gary, pay for play.......I've had several verbal confrontations with them about riding on our lake and trails. They informed me real quick that they have the authority to come on our private property
anytime they want, and any fish we stock become the property of NY and they can regulate it anyway they want. A couple of years ago I was stopped by these guys 5 times in ONE day while riding my snow-
mobile on the lakes and trails that connect them, 5 times!!!!  They said they see so many sleds they can't remember everyone of them. BS. I ride alone most of the time but sometimes with 3 or 4 other guys
and if we are out most of the day we may run into at most 5 other people on sleds. I have to say I never got a ticket. My neighbour brings his old yellow lab on the ice with him and lets him run loose but leaves
a leash on him that drags along behind so he can say, oh, he just got loose. The DEC park at our club house/beach with their pick-up and two place trailer and take up 1/3 of the parking lot for most of the day.

Oh well, it could be worse, we could have NO ice and we'd complain about that. I just stay legal and enjoy as much of this as I can.
Sounds like someone needs to put up a chain or cable across the entrance to your beach parking lot so they can't park there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 24, 2010, 12:42 PM
Hammer hit it on the head !  I was going to post the same thing, this way if there is any property damage associated with vandals, trespassing etc.. you lower your risks being held liable for accidents, etc... best to post no trespassing signs and key/cable at this point in time.. and law enforcement has the right to patrol over your property but not harass  or challenge your rights under the new patriot act program!   ;D ;) oh man ..this is too funny.. seriously, cops are only interested in serving and protecting the peace governed by rules.. be it public or private lands, just abide by the rules/laws and if they are out of their jurisdiction, get their identity and a lawyer
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 24, 2010, 12:43 PM
made it out this morning before the rains set in on the lake...quite a few flags...just short picks 17-18" mostly, jigged up a bunch of perch and a couple gills.....put everything back to get bigger ;D ;)
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 24, 2010, 01:45 PM
 Gary, I heard there were some nice tigers in there too before the draw down as well as those hybrid stripers. Knowing it is highly unlikely any hybrids can reproduce and knowing they do have shortage lifespans and knowing these stocking experiments were from long ago..chances are slim that those fish exist from those stocks.. I'm just hoping these 3 far between eye specimens are a sign of good things to come in a year or so.. I like lk oneida eyes,, but I would very much enjoy reading about walleye stockings in the lower lake regions where they would likely proliferate.. i think swing bridge and a few catskill resi waters 
would benefit from such stocking programs. I would think canonsville res pepacton res ashokan roundout even the nerversink along with swinging bridge res would be excellent choices for walleye stockings.. I likecatching and releasing huge smelly stinky trout from these waters but, i'll take walleye for the fish fry any weekend.
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 24, 2010, 02:03 PM
You never know what you might pull up in some of these places but I seriously doubt any of the hybrids will amount to any great fishery. I think the Stripers were doing OK for a while but have not heard much about them since the draw down.

I agree on the "Stinky" trout but those are Lakers and just fun to catch and release if they have some heft to them. Browns and Bows are great eating and one of these days i'll get a chance to taste the Walleyes and make a fair comparison.

So far this season seems to be off to a slow start around here and I sure hope things pick up in the next few weeks. If all goes the way the weather man says, bring your skates and cleats next week! It might be tough walking but it sure makes dragging all my gear pretty easy.

Gary
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Post by: timster on Jan 24, 2010, 04:35 PM
Hey Dan;
WE were on Wolf lake yesterday over by the club house we had 15 guys with us,,it was slow.
3 nice pick's one was 24" and 4.3 lbs,1 crappy and a couple of perch,The bass were hitting the larger bait,
all in all was a great day to be out.
Where were you fishing? ;D
Tim
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 24, 2010, 08:41 PM
Gary, I heard there were some nice tigers in there too before the draw down as well as those hybrid stripers. Knowing it is highly unlikely any hybrids can reproduce and knowing they do have shortage lifespans and knowing these stocking experiments were from long ago..chances are slim that those fish exist from those stocks.. I'm just hoping these 3 far between eye specimens are a sign of good things to come in a year or so.. I like lk oneida eyes,, but I would very much enjoy reading about walleye stockings in the lower lake regions where they would likely proliferate.. i think swing bridge and a few catskill resi waters 
would benefit from such stocking programs. I would think canonsville res pepacton res ashokan roundout even the nerversink along with swinging bridge res would be excellent choices for walleye stockings.. I likecatching and releasing huge smelly stinky trout from these waters but, i'll take walleye for the fish fry any weekend.
I hear ya, those big trout are fun to catch/suck to eat, would love to see some wallys in roundout, Even if they draw it down the waters so  deep the fish would survive!!!!!!!! 
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 24, 2010, 09:03 PM
Hey Gary.... How ya doin'??  Still trying to beat the odds on Big Pond???
We fished a private lake in Sullivan this weekend.....and it's BRAGGING TIME!!
I nailed a 15" (13" girth) Black Crappie that weighed out at THREE POUNDS!!!  Hell of a fight on VERY light tackle.
We had over 45 fish total on Sat., but today was a real bust!
Are you guys going to the South Fallsburg Fire Dept. contest next Sat.??  If we get a bunch of guys from IS, we should make an event of it.  Let's talk it over and decide where to meet.
Also looking forward to the annual Highland Lake event.   Have to find someplace to crash for the weekend of Feb. 13  (my buddy who lives near there is going to Florida, so can't stay at his place).  Anyone know of a motel in the area of Highland???

Topher, Holehawg, Pooley, Mr. Cleran, YO, etc.  are we going make a day of it sometime this year???  Always a good time getting together with you guys.  Any ideas???

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 24, 2010, 09:26 PM
Hey Gary.... How ya doin'??  Still trying to beat the odds on Big Pond???
We fished a private lake in Sullivan this weekend.....and it's BRAGGING TIME!!
I nailed a 15" (13" girth) Black Crappie that weighed out at THREE POUNDS!!!  Hell of a fight on VERY light tackle.
We had over 45 fish total on Sat., but today was a real bust!
Are you guys going to the South Fallsburg Fire Dept. contest next Sat.??  If we get a bunch of guys from IS, we should make an event of it.  Let's talk it over and decide where to meet.
Also looking forward to the annual Highland Lake event.   Have to find someplace to crash for the weekend of Feb. 13  (my buddy who lives near there is going to Florida, so can't stay at his place).  Anyone know of a motel in the area of Highland???

Topher, Holehawg, Pooley, Mr. Cleran, YO, etc.  are we going make a day of it sometime this year???  Always a good time getting together with you guys.  Any ideas???

IceBalls

Whenever it is decided, I'm game.....I know for sure that Highland is a go for me, and after that its an every other weekend til seasons out....gotta take care of my lil one...hopefully I'll get out this coming weekend as long as everything is ready
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 24, 2010, 09:42 PM

Are you guys going to the South Fallsburg Fire Dept. contest next Sat.??  If we get a bunch of guys from IS, we should make an event of it. 

IceBalls

I'll be there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 24, 2010, 11:53 PM
"Hey Gary.... How ya doin'??  Still trying to beat the odds on Big Pond???"

You won't find anyone who beats those odds better!

Nice to hear from you and your crew Ice Balls. The more of you who chase those dinks and scalley critters at other ponds the more fun I have doing what I get a chubby from up at BP.

It is all good and if catching fish, any fish, is what floats your shanty then go for it. I never had enough of a battle from a perch, pickerel or crappie to peak my frost bitten interest. ;D

So far, this year, it seems like White Lake, Swinging Bridge, Big Pond and Huntington have all been pretty sucky but I am doing just fine pound for pound in the little time I have spent on the ice.

I am always happier with a good meal rather than a bunch of snacks! :)

Drop me a PM if you want to go after some real fish but I never fish at the contests or on the weekends unless there are Labatt Blue's or Jose Cuervos down them holes.

Gary
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 25, 2010, 07:11 AM
Hey Gary.... How ya doin'??  Still trying to beat the odds on Big Pond???
We fished a private lake in Sullivan this weekend.....and it's BRAGGING TIME!!
I nailed a 15" (13" girth) Black Crappie that weighed out at THREE POUNDS!!!  Hell of a fight on VERY light tackle.
We had over 45 fish total on Sat., but today was a real bust!
Are you guys going to the South Fallsburg Fire Dept. contest next Sat.??  If we get a bunch of guys from IS, we should make an event of it.  Let's talk it over and decide where to meet.
Also looking forward to the annual Highland Lake event.   Have to find someplace to crash for the weekend of Feb. 13  (my buddy who lives near there is going to Florida, so can't stay at his place).  Anyone know of a motel in the area of Highland???

Topher, Holehawg, Pooley, Mr. Cleran, YO, etc.  are we going make a day of it sometime this year???  Always a good time getting together with you guys.  Any ideas???

IceBalls
i'll be at highland tourney as will be topher....i might try fallsburg this sat. how much and where do ya go to start there ??????????? (been working 2 jobs... ::) but gonna take feb. weekends off to get my icefishing in ...) as for our gathering pooleys hashing it out...i think maybe we better hurry cause me thinks feb is all we is gonna have for ice this year....lots of rain last night and lots coming today.... :-\
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 25, 2010, 07:21 AM
i'll be at highland tourney as will be topher....i might try fallsburg this sat. how much and where do ya go to start there ??????????? (been working 2 jobs... ::) but gonna take feb. weekends off to get my icefishing in ...) as for our gathering pooleys hashing it out...i think maybe we better hurry cause me thinks feb is all we is gonna have for ice this year....lots of rain last night and lots coming today.... :-\


Joe;  Fallsburg contest is held at a private lae belonging to the Fire Dept.....I can't remember the nme othe place....will hve to call them to check i out aan....will post directins shortly.
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 25, 2010, 07:29 AM
GEEEZ!!  Reading my last post I must seemlike a real "spaz"....every other word is missing a letter!!  Better check out my PC.
Will check out address of lake and get directions.  Let you know
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 25, 2010, 08:12 AM
Quote
as for our gathering pooleys hashing it out...i think maybe we better hurry cause me thinks feb is all we is gonna have for ice this year....lots of rain last night and lots coming today....

By the end of the week the temps are gonna be in the single digits up here.  up guys may have to come up here..... ;)
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 25, 2010, 08:28 AM
This rain can melt alot of ice but doubtful  it will ruin those lks with 12" + ice.. will be interesting to see how much this warm rain melts the ice for next week. I know the thickness of the lks i recently fished before this crazy weather..should prove interesting to see.
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 25, 2010, 08:28 AM
i'm not against that. jimmy c.. ;) got a warm floor where i can crash in my sleeping bag.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 25, 2010, 10:56 AM
Any time HoleHawg... But I may have to get a bigger fridge so there is room for more beer. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 25, 2010, 12:31 PM
Any time HoleHawg... But I may have to get a bigger fridge so there is room for more beer. ;)
i have been hitting it alittle hard lately.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 25, 2010, 12:39 PM
as fast as it would be drank, youse may be able to leave it outside  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 25, 2010, 12:44 PM
You and the Topher clan are welcome too...  may need help with HoleHawg's inebriated carcuss. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 25, 2010, 04:45 PM
Hey Dan;
WE were on Wolf lake yesterday over by the club house we had 15 guys with us,,it was slow.
3 nice pick's one was 24" and 4.3 lbs,1 crappy and a couple of perch,The bass were hitting the larger bait,
all in all was a great day to be out.
Where were you fishing? ;D
Tim

Hi Tim,

We were about 1/3 of the way down the lake, straight out from my house. Three guys a kid and a dog. I saw people out from the beach but didn't think it was that many. Did you have a grill
or a fire, I could see some smoke. Were you the ones with lanterns after it got dark, I could see several of them when I came off the ice. Who from WL were you fishing with? Where you were
is where I fished last year during the fishing contest, a guy behind me won with a 24" 4lb+ pick.

Dan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 25, 2010, 04:59 PM
Hammer hit it on the head !  I was going to post the same thing, this way if there is any property damage associated with vandals, trespassing etc.. you lower your risks being held liable for accidents, etc... best to post no trespassing signs and key/cable at this point in time.. and law enforcement has the right to patrol over your property but not harass  or challenge your rights under the new patriot act program!   ;D ;) oh man ..this is too funny.. seriously, cops are only interested in serving and protecting the peace governed by rules.. be it public or private lands, just abide by the rules/laws and if they are out of their jurisdiction, get their identity and a lawyer

mtbusch, I know what you and hammer mean, we have everything posted and patrolled. Can't close off the parking lot, would keep our guests from using it. Its just something we have to put up with in the winter.
Seldom see them in the summer or hunting season. I just stay legal and advise my guests and neighbours do the same.

Dan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Jan 25, 2010, 05:10 PM
Dan;
That was us with the fire and BBq , I don't know how long they stayed out I had to leave at 3 ,I promised my grandson I would take him sliegh riding (getting to old for that s#%$)
I was with the Blakesley clan,we will probaly be in the same spot for the contest. We have been in that spot for the contest for the last 5 years I've been going.
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Post by: pooley on Jan 25, 2010, 05:47 PM
i'll set something up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 25, 2010, 09:38 PM
Dan;
That was us with the fire and BBq , I don't know how long they stayed out I had to leave at 3 ,I promised my grandson I would take him sliegh riding (getting to old for that s#%$)
I was with the Blakesley clan,we will probaly be in the same spot for the contest. We have been in that spot for the contest for the last 5 years I've been going.

Hey Tim,

We know Jim, he lives two doors down from my daughter and son-in-law and kids, they share the same right-of-way to the lake. My wife and I went over to the kids house that evening about 6PM and
the lanterns were still out their but when we came home about 9:30 the lights were gone and the trucks were gone from the club house parking lot. Great day to be out tho. Probably see you in Feb
if not before.

Dan
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 25, 2010, 10:57 PM
You and the Topher clan are welcome too...  may need help with HoleHawg's inebriated carcuss. ;)
carcuss ????????????? we have spell check mr. c..... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 26, 2010, 08:56 AM
I don't think that we would have to worry about moving his carcass......inebriate d or not :tipup:
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 26, 2010, 09:40 AM
twas a close one fellas...wifezilla tried to plan a trip down to long island to see her sis on the sat. of highland tourney...had us a good old fashion stand off over here.... :flex: :flex: :flex: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 26, 2010, 11:53 AM
glad to see you made it out of that one....you know how I am with directions.....where is that darn lake again? ::)

How bad are the lakes down that way Joe?   we lost 75% of the shorelines up by me......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 26, 2010, 11:56 AM
you can ride with me or follow ...your call...i'll be checking the ice on sat. maybe fishing in fallsburg with iceballs...river ice is almost gone...and the little ponds by my house took hard hits...need some deep freeze again... ::)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 26, 2010, 11:58 AM
we are back to cold up here, but not planning on fishing til Highland, unless by some miracle, I pull another paint/carpet/baby stuff assembly job out of my butt by Friday nite or Sat nite for fishing this weekend....who knows ::)   rather be safe then sorry  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 26, 2010, 12:41 PM
had the same problem all of jan.   work.... ::)....come on powerball.... ;) ;D ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 26, 2010, 12:43 PM
getting colder with wind and snow flurries...maybe..... :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 26, 2010, 01:15 PM
We were hit hard, over 2" here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 26, 2010, 02:08 PM
Someone PM me the fallsburg contest info. Thanks Shawn
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Post by: pooley on Jan 26, 2010, 05:15 PM
well, we have to check ice conditions across the area, so i can pick lake, and a date, like feb. 20th. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 26, 2010, 05:24 PM
agree, icefishing is what the focus is all about! :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: nefarious on Jan 26, 2010, 07:15 PM
Any ice reports for Sullivan county?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 26, 2010, 07:34 PM
Any ice reports for Sullivan county?
plenty safe ice, it is the border state and lower region 3 that needs a few nights to be safe/safer imo.. by weekend it is going to be sub zero too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 26, 2010, 09:23 PM
you can ride with me or follow ...your call...i'll be checking the ice on sat. maybe fishing in fallsburg with iceballs...river ice is almost gone...and the little ponds by my house took hard hits...need some deep freeze again... ::)

I'll follow...can't fit this year's gear in your truck with your gear, it barely fits in the back of the Ranger.. ::)
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 26, 2010, 10:48 PM
I'll follow...can't fit this year's gear in your truck with your gear, it barely fits in the back of the Ranger.. ::)
lol...lol...topher..youse has become a gear hawg....lmao...and so it shall be.... ::)... the dirty dodge and the danger ranger heading toward highland...what time ya wanna meet ??????????? still need breakfest stuff ???????????? ;) ;D and is the suffern gang coming up ?????????????
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 27, 2010, 10:56 AM
its gonna get bitter cold here this weekend.... :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 27, 2010, 11:16 AM
I'm going west to Schenevus lake this Sat. with some friends... Any you guys ever fish it?  It' just off I-88
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 27, 2010, 11:17 AM
It' real fun to say when your schnockered.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 27, 2010, 11:20 AM
lol...lol...topher..youse has become a gear hawg....lmao...and so it shall be.... ::)... the dirty dodge and the danger ranger heading toward highland...what time ya wanna meet ??????????? still need breakfest stuff ???????????? ;) ;D and is the suffern gang coming up ?????????????

probably 5-530 ish....I'll have everything I need before I leave home....just hope my bait bucket can hold what I want to bring  ;)
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Post by: ShawnM on Jan 27, 2010, 11:30 AM
Is the lake Fallsburg Fire Department Ice Fishing thing this weekend on Echo Lake South Fallsburg is that lake called Alta Lake? & what RD is it on
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Post by: ShawnM on Jan 27, 2010, 11:36 AM
I'll be there at the Highland Contest with about 3 to 5 guy's from NJ. We'll be staying at are hunting camp 2 miles away  ;D Fri to Mon because of the day off on Mon. Sun  do some fishing till 12 then it racing time BOY"S THE DATONA 500 the beer will be flowing
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 27, 2010, 11:38 AM
hopefully we can have everyone meet up this year, hopefully pooley and the guys from down that way can come up as well
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 27, 2010, 12:09 PM
shawn ..ya gonna be fishing were ya were last time we missed ya at highland ???????????? jimmy c . springbobber ..that is quite the indian name...does it mean lake of the wind flag.... ;) ;D....topher i brought a new huge bait bucket all tricked out.... ;) we's covered this year... ;D... 5 ish sounds good...we need to get there early...i wannas sneak up on the fish's again.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 27, 2010, 12:12 PM
Is the lake Fallsburg Fire Department Ice Fishing thing this weekend on Echo Lake South Fallsburg is that lake called Alta Lake? & what RD is it on

not sure shawn ....iceballs is gonna post something on this...i never fished it and would like to try to meet him there sat.  :-\
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 27, 2010, 01:17 PM
shawn ..ya gonna be fishing were ya were last time we missed ya at highland ???????????? jimmy c . springbobber ..that is quite the indian name...does it mean lake of the wind flag.... ;) ;D....topher i brought a new huge bait bucket all tricked out.... ;) we's covered this year... ;D... 5 ish sounds good...we need to get there early...i wannas sneak up on the fish's again.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

no problemo...5 it is....
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 27, 2010, 07:34 PM
Shawn yes it is Alta lake on the maps (google, Yahoo).  I had the same problem.  If you go to the satelite view you will see a "road" that goes around the back side of the lake.  That is where the registration is.  If I remember correctly the road leading in is a little rough but too terribly bad. 
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 27, 2010, 07:38 PM
shawn if you need any other info pm me.
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Post by: mschott on Jan 27, 2010, 08:00 PM
twas a close one fellas...wifezilla tried to plan a trip down to long island to see her sis on the sat. of highland tourney...had us a good old fashion stand off over here.... :flex: :flex: :flex: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
   Thought i heard a ruckus down thata way ! ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 27, 2010, 10:57 PM
   Thought i heard a ruckus down thata way ! ;D
yep nieghbor.... i almost had to draw the 40 s & w on her ....but the mace did its magic ...we'll try to keep it down next time... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ohhh  yeah  mschott....almost forgot...wanna join in on feb. 13 highland lake ?????????? 20.00 bucks buys in a dozen free bait ...all ya can eat and drink...sounds like some shanty guys are gonna attend again.... :)
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 27, 2010, 11:00 PM
no problemo...5 it is....
say 5-ish...i dont think check in is till 6 or 7 anyway..gotta get our names and $$$$$$$$$$ in ... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 28, 2010, 09:04 AM
gives us time to grab a pre-tourney cocktail  ;) or 2...or for me if I'm late again  ::) although I shouldn't be, everything but the bait is packed up in the garage ready to go
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 28, 2010, 10:06 AM
well, we have to check ice conditions across the area, so i can pick lake, and a date, like feb. 20th. ;)

Is this the date your throwing out Pooley?  ???
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 28, 2010, 10:30 AM
we got alittle snow here topher..nothing big ...i get lucky tomorrow...a day off from work...i'm gonna find some ice somewhere and fish.... ;D
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 28, 2010, 11:45 AM
Good luck at the tourney Guys... but leave something for our gathering ;) 
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 28, 2010, 01:55 PM
we got alittle snow here topher..nothing big ...i get lucky tomorrow...a day off from work...i'm gonna find some ice somewhere and fish.... ;D

lucky you....I pretty much am done fishing til Highland...
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Post by: timster on Jan 28, 2010, 03:57 PM
Who all are going to Fallsburg this saturday??? ???
WE are getting our grub and goodies together already!
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 28, 2010, 05:22 PM
lucky you....I pretty much am done fishing til Highland...

 I'm feeling sorry for ya Topher :'(
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 28, 2010, 06:21 PM
It's ok, I have plenty of work still to keep me busy til then....Cameryn will be here Wednesday.....gotta have everything ready... ;D
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 28, 2010, 06:25 PM
Who all are going to Fallsburg this saturday??? ???
WE are getting our grub and goodies together already!

I just was thinking the same thing.  My brother and I (possibly my uncle and cousin and daughter).  We will have a black shanty up.  We will have the country music cranking and the stove working.  Hopefully the flags cranking too. We will be easy to find if we hook something nice ;D.

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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 28, 2010, 06:49 PM
Who all are going to Fallsburg this saturday??? ???
WE are getting our grub and goodies together already!
where in fallsburg?.. i was thinking about up that way but its suppose to be bitter cold all weekend!
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 28, 2010, 06:53 PM
I just was thinking the same thing.  My brother and I (possibly my uncle and cousin and daughter).  We will have a black shanty up.  We will have the country music cranking and the stove working.  Hopefully the flags cranking too. We will be easy to find if we hook something nice ;D.


which lk?..you setting tip-ups !!! mine are the old fashing ones.. i keep thinking about having to keep cleaning them holes in sub zero temps! it is weekends this cold that i want a shanty
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 28, 2010, 06:58 PM
Who all are going to Fallsburg this saturday??? ???
WE are getting our grub and goodies together already!
what's going on in fallsburg? morningside tourney? I am thinking about it if it isn't blustery.. i don't mind sub temps , it is the windchill if it is going to be windy weekend.  hey pooley what do you think is going on with harriman?
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 28, 2010, 07:19 PM
which lk?..you setting tip-ups !!! mine are the old fashing ones.. i keep thinking about having to keep cleaning them holes in sub zero temps! it is weekends this cold that i want a shanty

Echo Lake.  South fallsburg fire dept tourney. $8 a man.  They will have bait for sale on site.
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 28, 2010, 08:16 PM
Echo Lake.  South fallsburg fire dept tourney. $8 a man.  They will have bait for sale on site.
I thought echo lk was closed to ice fishing? ..I know that pond and what is in it.. the state inhereted that estate and the abandoned manchant ..i heard it was owned by the late cartoon artist bugs bunny, is this the place in ulster county or another echoe private lk in fallsburg ? because it doesn;t compute on the DEC site.
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Post by: pooley on Jan 28, 2010, 08:16 PM
Is this the date your throwing out Pooley?  ???
yes! someone caught it! ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 28, 2010, 08:24 PM
yes! someone caught it! ;D

Halfway there !    just let us know what lake, we'll show up  ;)
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 28, 2010, 08:28 PM
Echo Lake.  South fallsburg fire dept tourney. $8 a man.  They will have bait for sale on site.
i was looking for echoe lk in fallsburg on  google maps ,can't find it ..what st or around fallsburg? is it sat or sunday?
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 28, 2010, 08:37 PM
i was looking for echoe lk in fallsburg on  google maps ,can't find it ..what st or around fallsburg? is it sat or sunday?

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=echo+lake+fallsburg+ny&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGGL_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Echo+Lake+Rd,+South+Fallsburg,+NY&gl=us&ei=tUhiS5_WJ5Oltged_9XZDQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=echo+lake+fallsburg+ny&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&rlz=1R1GGGL_en&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=Echo+Lake+Rd,+South+Fallsburg,+NY&gl=us&ei=tUhiS5_WJ5Oltged_9XZDQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CAgQ8gEwAA)

Saturday....I believe Alta lake is Echo Lake
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Post by: pooley on Jan 28, 2010, 08:49 PM
probably huntington, unless greenwood gets better. there is a great mix of species in greenwood. i'd hate to see some get a large musky though! ::) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 28, 2010, 08:50 PM
probably huntington, unless greenwood gets better. there is a great mix of species in greenwood. i'd hate to see some get a large musky though! ::) ;D

yes that would be awful   ::)
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Post by: timster on Jan 28, 2010, 08:59 PM
On Google they call it Alta lake,We all know it as Echo lake.
It's this saturday from 7 am to 3 pm.
You turn off 42 by the old theater and follow the road about 2 miles and the lake is on the left.
Registration is on the far end of the lake as you drive in.
You can bring 4 wheelers ,they must be registered and ins. Don't forget your helmets the DEC will be there ::)
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 29, 2010, 10:56 AM
probably huntington, unless greenwood gets better. there is a great mix of species in greenwood. i'd hate to see some get a large musky though! ::) ;D

What's wrong with greenwood?
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 29, 2010, 01:40 PM
2 different lakes jimmy c....pooley i'm good  with the 20th of feb.... :)
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 29, 2010, 04:40 PM
i'm going to have to pass on that echo tourney meet >:( I might get in some ice fishing sunday at best due to having to hang closer to home this weekend. glta and post some pics here  ;) i didn't even ask what kind of species and how deep is this pond/lake ?
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 29, 2010, 08:34 PM
good friday night all, the temp is low 20s as of 9:30pm.. been well belowfreezing over 48 hrs and it likely to stay below 32f this weekend so, and with all due respect ,can anyone predict what the local ice fishing forecast is looking like for this weekend in you know  (pooley)palisades park  ::)? sheesh , i'm so much into t-o-o-i jiggin
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Post by: pooley on Jan 29, 2010, 08:57 PM
What's wrong with greenwood?
nothing some cold won't help.  ;D

everything is closed, but i will shake things up by next week.
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2010, 04:00 PM
well i just got back from fallsburg tourney ...i hooked up with iceballs and his friend john...they caught a few.. i had no luck..i got there late .... :'(...didnt see tim or shawn or paul...were ya guys there ??????????? i'll post some pics once i get a beer and get my gear dried out...hitting highland tomorrow....a little pre scouting... ;) ;D
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 30, 2010, 04:08 PM
well i just got back from fallsburg tourney ...i hooked up with iceballs and his friend john...they caught a few.. i had no luck..i got there late .... :'(...didnt see tim or shawn or paul...were ya guys there ??????????? i'll post some pics once i get a beer and get my gear dried out...hitting highland tomorrow....a little pre scouting... ;) ;D
i want to ice fish tomorrow ..never been to highland or glenere or walton  aren't they all private community lks? interested in finding decent crappie/perch water
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Post by: dabprod on Jan 30, 2010, 04:42 PM
On Google they call it Alta lake,We all know it as Echo lake.
It's this saturday from 7 am to 3 pm.
You turn off 42 by the old theater and follow the road about 2 miles and the lake is on the left.
Registration is on the far end of the lake as you drive in.
You can bring 4 wheelers ,they must be registered and ins. Don't forget your helmets the DEC will be there ::)

Hey timster,
Wish I had remembered your post earlier today, went for a ride to check some of the local lakes. Started with S. Fallsburg but couldn't find the right lake, a sign on Rt 42 would be nice. Went to morningside lake, 10 or 12 guys spread out all over but didn't talk to anybody, just watched them for a few
minutes with binoculars. Went over to White Lake and parked at the public launch, 4-5 guys on 4-wheelers, couple of shanties and a dog!!  Two guys
straight out in a large wooden shanty with a stove pipe out the wall and a TV satellite dish on the roof, anybody know what thats all about ??? ??? ???
If anybody is planing on fishing SWB and using the public launch on Starlight Rd forget about it, barricade across the entrance and yellow tape stretched
all across the front to keep you out. The parking lot is SOLID ice. If you were able to get in you'd never get out :(  Stopped at Sports Nuts in Rock
Hill on the way home and picked up a dozen medium bait, will just fish my home lake Sun.

Dan

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Post by: timster on Jan 30, 2010, 04:53 PM
I didn't make Echo today had to work . A simple 1 hour job turned into a 3 hour pain in the a$$
job . Just what I wanted to do on a saturday .By the time I got done it was to late to take a ride to Echo.
Going to try a couple of local lakes Sundy afternoon .


Hey Joe have another beer and post your pics I'll have one or two or three while you post. :clap: :bow: :thumbsup: lol
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2010, 06:58 PM
still drinking /sorting gear tim...now have reach drunk.... ;) ;D....ya gonna hit highland lake tourney with us????????????
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Post by: fishingrip on Jan 30, 2010, 07:02 PM
Fun day at Echo today ,it's been a long time since I've seen such nice specimens of crappie 2.2 lbs won and perch just under2 lbs and fat .Well run tournament!!!!
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2010, 07:34 PM
that one crappie was huge.....mighty chilly day on echo...lol..
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2010, 08:07 PM
Hey timster,
Wish I had remembered your post earlier today, went for a ride to check some of the local lakes. Started with S. Fallsburg but couldn't find the right lake, a sign on Rt 42 would be nice. Went to morningside lake, 10 or 12 guys spread out all over but didn't talk to anybody, just watched them for a few
minutes with binoculars. Went over to White Lake and parked at the public launch, 4-5 guys on 4-wheelers, couple of shanties and a dog!!  Two guys
straight out in a large wooden shanty with a stove pipe out the wall and a TV satellite dish on the roof, anybody know what thats all about ??? ??? ???
If anybody is planing on fishing SWB and using the public launch on Starlight Rd forget about it, barricade across the entrance and yellow tape stretched
all across the front to keep you out. The parking lot is SOLID ice. If you were able to get in you'd never get out :(  Stopped at Sports Nuts in Rock
Hill on the way home and picked up a dozen medium bait, will just fish my home lake Sun.

Dan     echo lake is found by going past homedepot in monticello ...stay striaght all the way to fallsburg town...take a left after the bank off of main st. ...go to were the road y's... bear left...you'll see the lake on ya right....the road down is un marked and on ya right...


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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 30, 2010, 08:34 PM
Joe, you fishing Highland tomorrow ???  I got a half day release....gonna take advantage of it  ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2010, 08:44 PM
sent ya pm...  i'm going to highland...leaving around 7 30 ish....
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2010, 08:49 PM
if ya want in topher meet me at the house by 7 ish.....
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 30, 2010, 08:55 PM
I could, but I don't have NY license yet.....and if I go, I gotta fish, TFB says so  ;)
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Post by: timster on Jan 30, 2010, 10:44 PM
Yes I know what you mean Joe just got Grama and grandson to bed and it's grampa time at the
home bar/let me know when you guys are going to Highland, would love to meet up with you if we are not having a torny down here (burp) :o ;D
Gotta say the mountains aren't staying blue to long :roflmao: :thumbsup: :icefish:
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 31, 2010, 05:57 AM
that suks paul...i heard the story at the weigh in tent...didnt know it was youse guys...sounds like the other 2 had a bone to pick with ya and siced the dec on ya.....not very pro way of handling a incedent.... >:(
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 31, 2010, 06:01 AM
highland tourney is the 13th of feb.  we meet at the sand beach bar at 7;00 am ...20 bucks ...free beer ...dozen bait ..plus food....great time always.....tim.... ;D ;D ;D ;D topher and me have 2nd place finishes to defend/ better this year.... ;) ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 31, 2010, 06:03 AM
leaving for highland now... me and son in law are gonna give it a go....mighty cold out there.... :o
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 31, 2010, 06:06 AM
good luck  :thumbsup: :icefish:...I'm headed out soon as well.......and yes its a little chilly outside thie AM
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 31, 2010, 08:13 AM
I'm going west to Schenevus lake this Sat. with some friends... Any you guys ever fish it?  It' just off I-88

didn't make it to Schenevus... as most of the friends did not show  ???  Went to old stand by spot with JamieB  and made candles most of the day :)
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 31, 2010, 02:00 PM
well a interesting day indeed at highland....started with me leaving home getting to yulan and relizing i didnt have my fishing lic. at home it was missing off my jump suit which means i lost it at the fallsburg contest .... ::) ...so i go to narrowsburg pay me 5 bucks for a replacement lic......then i get to highland late (9;00)..i drill holes / set tip ups...bang bang...2 flags...1st a 12 perch...2nd a 18 pick...then the rest of the day we play bump and run flags with no body coming up thru the hole...as i was picking up to head home i caught a dink pick ....the whole time this guy was hoping for a easy meal but he picked the wrong icefisherman....(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/highlandwjp008.jpg)
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 31, 2010, 02:27 PM
well, you made out better than I did...1 perch jigging, no flags...left at 11:30...came home to work on the rest of the odds and ends of the honey do list.....Highland can't come soon enough now...well I can wait....Wednesday is coming ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 31, 2010, 02:35 PM
yepper...your gonna be a poppy.... :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: ps i didnt go to our spot...too windy..stayed in the cove ... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 31, 2010, 06:59 PM
the cove where IceBalls fished last year?  I got an Idea where else to fish there...just depends on how many tip ups are gonna be used ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 31, 2010, 08:59 PM
Joe;  Never made it out to Highland today....guess I just over-did it yesterday....couldn't force my self  out of bed when I saw ZERO degrees on thermometer.  Guess I didn't miss much based on your report.   Hoping to make it to the contest on the 13t, but got to find a place to stay (John's heading down to Florida so his house is out).  Anyone know of a convenient Motel near Highland??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 01, 2010, 07:26 AM
iceballs doesnt the eldred preserve have rooms ???????????? topher i think we need many tipups...and bait... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 01, 2010, 09:34 AM
iceballs doesnt the eldred preserve have rooms ???????????? topher i think we need many tipups...and bait... ;) ;D

I hope so...and cleats...don't forget cleats... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 01, 2010, 09:40 AM
oooh yeah ...highland is slick as can be ...10 inches..nothing on top...nice clear ice...cleat city... ;) ;D...will have to get the frozen pea bags ready for the day after.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 01, 2010, 11:45 AM
oooh yeah ...highland is slick as can be ...10 inches..nothing on top...nice clear ice...cleat city... ;) ;D...will have to get the frozen pea bags ready for the day after.... ;D ;D ;D

don't forget...the liquid painkillers too  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 01, 2010, 12:36 PM
oooh yeah....cant wait to head into the bar.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Feb 01, 2010, 01:03 PM
Information on Highland Lake contest on Feb. 13th. Anyone help with information regarding registration booth location, entry prices, times, and best access? And maybe some directions to the lake. Couple of buddies and i are coming from ellenville, ny way. Thanks guys!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 01, 2010, 03:26 PM
Information on Highland Lake contest on Feb. 13th. Anyone help with information regarding registration booth location, entry prices, times, and best access? And maybe some directions to the lake. Couple of buddies and i are coming from ellenville, ny way. Thanks guys!
I do not want to miss this one! I'm interested in showing feb 13th! just pm or post the details regarding registration! I would also like a few pointers for the lk  like game species and hotspots /topo if available.. Can I check out this lk myself before the tourney date to get a feel for it or is it private? kind regards ,john
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 01, 2010, 03:36 PM
Well today I had quite possibly the worst day ice fishing ever.  We got to echo and were set up at 7.  We about 730 this guy strolls in decide we are in his spot.  So he walks up to our shanty and proceeds to back track maybe 25 yards and looks **censored**ed backtracking.  He and a buddy then set there.  No real biggie but 1/2 of the lake was open at that point.  Anyway so we have 5 guys fishing and jigging and get a total of 6 fish 1 bass 2 pickerels and 3 perch.  Kept 1 pickerel and the perch.  I didnt get a flag.  I had fun even though we didnt really do that good.  But here goes the bad part.  Well as we are packing up and getting ready to leave hear comes a DEC officer and his k9.  Which at this point isnt a big deal because we havent done anything wrong.  Well the officer approachs me first and says where is the trout?  I say what trout.  He then says where are you hiding them. I respond with we havent caught any trout officer. Very respectfully I might add.  He says if I search you guys and find the trout, you are all going to jail.  My response is go ahead and search.  He says that dog right there will search your things and find the trout.  My uncle says listen we arent going to argue go ahead and search.  He puts us all to the side and proceeds to go through everything that we have with a fine tooth comb.  He even looked in our tipup holes-  like 12 of them atleast.  And he finds nothing.  But he does allow my shanty which we just unstaked to roll 15 yards down the lake after we tell him it is not staked(its not going anywhere were his words).  So after he searches our stuff for 25 minutes he then tells us that 2 people told him that we were talking about trout all day and we had some hidden.  He goes over to the guys next to us and asks them a question and comes back.  Asks everyone for their license even though there is not a tipup in the water.  Well everyone has their license but my cousin has only his back tag.  His fault, at this point the officer says I can give you a fine right now for 125 dollars for not having your license.  But since I searched you guys I will run it through the computer.  Not once even after that did his say anything like I am just doing my job or I apologize for being a .  I was so **censored**ed I just left and wont be back.  I catch and release everything that I catch unless like today it is a tournament.  I was highly insulted that this officer treated me like a criminal.  I understand that he has a job to do but you can be professional about it.  It makes you feel like a major . I have a teaching degree and am not going to throw that away by developing a criminal record.

I think in my heart that the two people that told him this was the guy and his buddy who's spot we "took"  I watched him fish all over the lake including like 10-12 feet from 2 different groups of people.  Even with all the room out there.


Anyway I saw you holehawg and iceball but I was so fired up. I left.
pd that sounded like a big yellow flag on the playing feild to me! worse than a facemask, roughing the passer personal foul! Did you get the officers name and badge number?.. I think it best we start such a program and post the indentity of such people..maybe even create a separte forum for such complaints afterall, our tax dollars and license fees are what get these people high salary/full top benefits! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Feb 01, 2010, 03:42 PM
honestly I was so aggravated I didnt even think about it until I was down the road.  I wish I did.  I dont think I have ever been so insulted before.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 01, 2010, 03:52 PM
pd that sounded like a big yellow flag on the playing feild to me! worse than a facemask, roughing the passer personal foul! Did you get the officers name and badge number?.. I think it best we start such a program and post the indentity of such people..maybe even create a separte forum for such complaints afterall, our tax dollars and license fees are what get these people high salary/full top benefits! 
   I second that........great idea.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 01, 2010, 04:32 PM
What the other guy did to you and the Warden is against the law!  Sounds like you should contact the friendly Officer and insist he give the other gentleman a citation for falsely reporting an incident Just because he had the Jones for you beating him to his "Spot".

  I don't blame the officer as they deal with the law breakers all the time and always expect the worse as they have to deal with societies worse ....not the best.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 01, 2010, 07:27 PM
What the other guy did to you and the Warden is against the law!  Sounds like you should contact the friendly Officer and insist he give the other gentleman a citation for falsely reporting an incident Just because he had the Jones for you beating him to his "Spot".

  I don't blame the officer as they deal with the law breakers all the time and always expect the worse as they have to deal with societies worse ....not the best.
jimmy,in all honesty and with all due respect,, I have to totally disagree.. first off, the warden was out of line in his approach.. all officers of the law are trained to uphold the law.. we the people pay their salaries and they are to uphold the law period! ,, the warden from pd's  interpretation is wrong period.  His job is not to suspect any poaching because of a couple of local smartasses getting away with false assumptions/statements.. If I may say, the warden has violated those fishermens' rights, worse even is to scare or even provoke law abiding tax  paying citizens. I rarely if ever had such a nasty confrontation with  fish/game officials but, if i sense something is wrong with the questioning etc. I start asking the questions..I know it might have been just a bad day/week for the cop but still there is no excuse, ph, through video voice/camera technology.. I seen a few reminders of badass cops on youtube that should not be serving in law enforcement..! lol in truth, if a cop has too many bad days, like in the movie dirty harry.. .. maybe it is time for early retirement?..!!! we can not afford bad calls out in the playing field.. it doesn't help serve, support or protect or keep peace for society!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 01, 2010, 07:39 PM
yeah, we are all human... cops included.  Just sounded like the warden was missled.  Any way you look at the situation, it would harsh anyone's mellow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 01, 2010, 07:47 PM
yeah, we are all human... cops included.  Just sounded like the warden was missled.  Any way you look at the situation, it would harsh anyone's mellow.
If it were me , I'd probably throw a stick out far on the ice for the  k9  and toss the man a busch! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Feb 01, 2010, 08:00 PM
I didnt appreciate him being a jerk but I do understand that he was doing his job.  The only thing I would have liked is for him to kind of tone down when he realized after 25 minutes of searching that we didnt do a damn thing wrong.  I believe I said before he could have said something simple like you know guys I went through you stuff and didnt find anything but I had to do my job.   (that way not really apologizing but in a way he would be.)  I understand that he deals with scum all the time but it should have been apparent to him we werent one of them after the search and showing him our license.

It actually bothered me the rest of the weekend.  I love to ice fish but honestly this left a really bad taste in my mouth.  I thought for a minute about not going to another tourney or just stay on my home lake where I havent ever seen them. (but thats not going to happen) I am always very respectful to officers of the law whether DEC or police and everyone I meet for that matter.  I just would have liked a little more professionality from him.  But I in no way envy his job because he has to worry about his own safety and make sure that laws are followed and probably doesnt get all that many rewards.  


  
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 01, 2010, 08:49 PM
I didnt appreciate him being a jerk but I do understand that he was doing his job.  The only thing I would have liked is for him to kind of tone down when he realized after 25 minutes of searching that we didnt do a d**n thing wrong.  I believe I said before he could have said something simple like you know guys I went through you stuff and didnt find anything but I had to do my job.   (that way not really apologizing but in a way he would be.)  I understand that he deals with scum all the time but it should have been apparent to him we werent one of them after the search and showing him our license.

It actually bothered me the rest of the weekend.  I love to ice fish but honestly this left a really bad taste in my mouth.  I thought for a minute about not going to another tourney or just stay on my home lake where I havent ever seen them. (but thats not going to happen) I am always very respectful to officers of the law whether DEC or police and everyone I meet for that matter.  I just would have liked a little more professionality from him.  But I in no way envy his job because he has to worry about his own safety and make sure that laws are followed and probably doesnt get all that many rewards.  


   you know pd, it is possible you can call that districts municipality/police dept, and just get it on record, all pgone conversations are recorded digitized data etc..  your cop bully experience was unwarranted.. it is not like you need to file a report but it might be a good idea so that other unwarey tax paying citizens don't have to share the same dreadful experience. I would think the officer needs some re-training. cops are real people with real problems too.. they might pair him with another mentor officer until they feel he is fit for duty on his own or a long vacation. All I know is if that happened to me, I wouldn't hesitate to file a report by phone. You should report the matter for identifying that officer on duty at the time. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 01, 2010, 11:00 PM
Information on Highland Lake contest on Feb. 13th. Anyone help with information regarding registration booth location, entry prices, times, and best access? And maybe some directions to the lake. Couple of buddies and i are coming from ellenville, ny way. Thanks guys!
go to yulan pecks market...make the next left after the store ....your looking for the sand bar (hint alot of pickups...lol..) 20 bucks to enter...they have beer and food and dozen bait with that entry fee...access is right where ya enter the contest...they allow 4 wheelers...big lake if ya walking...they start off at 7 am....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DougDratch on Feb 01, 2010, 11:20 PM
anyone try cheese cote in the winter?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 02, 2010, 04:57 AM
What the other guy did to you and the Warden is against the law!  Sounds like you should contact the friendly Officer and insist he give the other gentleman a citation for falsely reporting an incident Just because he had the Jones for you beating him to his "Spot".

  I don't blame the officer as they deal with the law breakers all the time and always expect the worse as they have to deal with societies worse ....not the best.


i think jimmy is right. also, you don't know what kind of day the officer had. i've seen them dealing with jerks, more times than you can imagine! i live 45 minutes north of NYC, and we see hundreds of citiots here. it would only take one or two jerks to get them aggravated. you could've been the next guy he checked, with a bogus report to boot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Feb 02, 2010, 05:47 AM
Has anyone ever fished Crystal Lake in Sullivan County? If so is there a pass you need to ice fish it & where do you go about getting it? Thanks for any help..........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 02, 2010, 07:24 AM
Quote
citiots

 :roflmao: :clap: :thumbsup:  You kill me!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 02, 2010, 07:37 AM
Has anyone ever fished Crystal Lake in Sullivan County? If so is there a pass you need to ice fish it & where do you go about getting it? Thanks for any help..........
dont bother with crystal lake.....not worth the time....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 02, 2010, 11:02 AM
dont bother with crystal lake.....not worth the time....
that is closed to ice fishing! hehehe i found that out a few winters ago!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 02, 2010, 12:40 PM
not to mention it suks... ;) ;D....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 02, 2010, 01:00 PM
not to mention it suks... ;) ;D....

ANDDDDD...  Now ya know......... 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 02, 2010, 01:26 PM
You might consider sending a letter to the DEC describing the incident and your dissatisfaction with the officers behavior. You don't need his name just state where you were and when the problem happened they will know who was on patrol. If he had a bad day that's no excuse and yours might not be the first letter they've received about this guy. Insist on a response and that they address his attitude and lack of professional courtesy towards law abiding fishermen.

Most of the DEC guys I've run into are nice and professional but some have real problems and would probably be better off in a desk job than interacting with the public. The only way their superiors will know how they behave while on patrol is if we fishermen tell them.



I didnt appreciate him being a jerk but I do understand that he was doing his job.  The only thing I would have liked is for him to kind of tone down when he realized after 25 minutes of searching that we didnt do a d**n thing wrong.  I believe I said before he could have said something simple like you know guys I went through you stuff and didnt find anything but I had to do my job.   (that way not really apologizing but in a way he would be.)  I understand that he deals with scum all the time but it should have been apparent to him we werent one of them after the search and showing him our license.

It actually bothered me the rest of the weekend.  I love to ice fish but honestly this left a really bad taste in my mouth.  I thought for a minute about not going to another tourney or just stay on my home lake where I havent ever seen them. (but thats not going to happen) I am always very respectful to officers of the law whether DEC or police and everyone I meet for that matter.  I just would have liked a little more professionality from him.  But I in no way envy his job because he has to worry about his own safety and make sure that laws are followed and probably doesnt get all that many rewards.  


  
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 02, 2010, 02:53 PM
got our SLP 2010 Camaro in this past weekend, black with silver rally stripes....supercharge d with 575 HP...this thing is sweet...$73k and it could be yours    8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Feb 02, 2010, 06:08 PM
I'll take 2 topher what kind of discount do you get on that. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 02, 2010, 10:40 PM
glup....my first house cost that much topher.... :o got any 2nd hand 5 grand specials ..... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 02, 2010, 10:47 PM
I'll take 2 topher what kind of discount do you get on that. ;)

I would get it for sticker price  ;) which I believe is 68K...only 2 of them in the entire state of NY..#43 of 250...you can get as SS Camaro and have it shipped down to SLP, they can upgrade it for you....the supercharger kit itself is only 23k...

Well, I hope to post pics tomorrow nite, depending on how hectic things are..I'm not gonna start a new thread like many others do, just gonna post them here...won't be many of TFB, she has outlawed pics the first day....wish us luck ! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Feb 03, 2010, 05:35 AM
Thanks for the info on Crystal lake, saved me gas & wasted time.............
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 03, 2010, 07:26 AM
I would get it for sticker price  ;) which I believe is 68K...only 2 of them in the entire state of NY..#43 of 250...you can get as SS Camaro and have it shipped down to SLP, they can upgrade it for you....the supercharger kit itself is only 23k...

Well, I hope to post pics tomorrow nite, depending on how hectic things are..I'm not gonna start a new thread like many others do, just gonna post them here...won't be many of TFB, she has outlawed pics the first day....wish us luck ! ;D
best of luck brother, and TFB too!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 03, 2010, 07:43 AM
well it snowed and the roads are crappy... so guess grace will be born today..... ;) ;D... i'll be at work tonight so wont get the news til late...good luck topher and tfb.... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 03, 2010, 08:10 AM
best of luck brother, and TFB too!!!

Ditto!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 03, 2010, 09:54 AM
Best of Luck Topher
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 03, 2010, 10:27 AM
well it snowed and the roads are crappy... so guess grace will be born today..... ;) ;D... i'll be at work tonight so wont get the news til late...good luck topher and tfb.... :)

HoleHawg... I guess you will be reporting to us from the media center of the blessed event?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 03, 2010, 11:06 AM
i wish. ::)..i'll be cleaning gyms.. hallways...music rooms...chorus rooms...etc...etc...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Feb 03, 2010, 03:17 PM
good luck topher and tfb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Feb 03, 2010, 03:43 PM
Good luck Topher
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 03, 2010, 06:05 PM
looks like this weekend could be snowed out, but i hope not! :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 03, 2010, 08:25 PM
looks like this weekend could be snowed out, but i hope not! :-\
Any luck with our local lakes?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 03, 2010, 08:55 PM
IT'S A GIRL !!!!!!!

Cameryn Grace Confer

8lbs 3oz, 20.5" long, born at 3:22 this afternoon

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0005-6.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0009-4.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0010-2.jpg)

took more pics, but they came out a little funny.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Feb 03, 2010, 10:30 PM
congrats brother and to tfb.
good luck and hope everyone is happy and healthy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 03, 2010, 11:00 PM
congrats to youse two...looks like everybodys healthy and good.... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clap: :clap: :clap: 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 03, 2010, 11:02 PM
looks like this weekend could be snowed out, but i hope not! :-\
just let know.....i may go anyway...gotta get outside....too much inside air for me this week... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Feb 04, 2010, 05:21 AM
Best of luck & congrads topher
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Feb 04, 2010, 05:46 AM
Congratulations Chris.  Did you ever find any of those pink tip up's?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 04, 2010, 06:17 AM
Congratulations Chris.  Did you ever find any of those pink tip up's?

found the HT pink laydown style and the pink Lakers  ;)    Won't need them for a couple years though  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 04, 2010, 07:05 AM
Congratulations Topher(Chris) and Tfb .


  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Feb 04, 2010, 09:06 AM
Topher, you can take your 40 ups apart, give them a couple of coats of pink paint along with some clear and your good to go. ;D :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Feb 04, 2010, 09:37 AM
Congrats Topher!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 04, 2010, 12:47 PM
Nice catch Topher!  ;D

Congrats TFB!  :o

New shanty Member 8)

Cameryn Grace = LiLTFB  or  Little Topher's fishing Baby :tipup:

 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Feb 04, 2010, 02:38 PM


Excelant Topher...thanks for sharing with us.

Happiness and good health to you all...... :) :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 04, 2010, 06:03 PM
IT'S A GIRL !!!!!!!

Cameryn Grace Confer

8lbs 3oz, 20.5" long, born at 3:22 this afternoon

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0005-6.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0009-4.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0010-2.jpg)

took more pics, but they came out a little funny.....
Looks like a keeper!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 04, 2010, 07:47 PM
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0002-5.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0007-4.jpg)

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0014-4.jpg)

I also think she is a keeper !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 04, 2010, 07:59 PM
did those'funny' picture have a middle finger in them? ::) :P

congrats to you and TFB!!!! a keeper for sure. she's beautiful!

hockey12 is up soon! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 04, 2010, 08:04 PM
I think you may be right, she seems awful camera shy  ;)

Rob, you only have just a few more weeks right?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 04, 2010, 08:14 PM

hockey12 is up soon! ;D
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cute baby good luck to you and good luck to the one on the way
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 04, 2010, 08:16 PM
what are good places to go in southern orange.near warwick?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Feb 04, 2010, 09:11 PM
congratulations Topher and TFB I'd say she's a keeper as well !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 04, 2010, 10:51 PM
yeah shes a cutie.....but we better check the lenght measurements.... ;) ;D....congrats again poppy topher and TFB... :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 05, 2010, 05:41 AM
what are good places to go in southern orange.near warwick?
wickham and genmere ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 05, 2010, 05:48 AM
Well, after a short night, its time to go back to the hospital to spend the day with TFB and Lil TFB....if you guys are going out this weekend, be safe and good luck ! catch one for us  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 05, 2010, 05:52 AM
Well, after a short night, its time to go back to the hospital to spend the day with TFB and Lil TFB....if you guys are going out this weekend, be safe and good luck ! catch one for us  :tipup:
we will be missing you out there topher. we'll catch up soon. give my best to the girls!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 05, 2010, 06:31 AM
Will do....can't wait til I can get back out, but duty calls..... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 05, 2010, 08:04 AM
So, What's Topher's new family handle? Daddy, Pappy, Poppy, Bub.....?   The names TFB was callin him during delivery don't count  :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 05, 2010, 11:04 AM
Anyone fish Fox Lake....it's in a boyscout camp from what I understand and you need to get a pass. Any other info anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.  Thanx 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 05, 2010, 11:44 AM
So, What's Topher's new family handle? Daddy, Pappy, Poppy, Bub.....?   The names TFB was callin him during delivery don't count  :o
i wonder if she used adult language in there.... ;) ;D.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 05, 2010, 04:56 PM
Hey Pooley! any word on harrimen?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 05, 2010, 05:34 PM
So, What's Topher's new family handle? Daddy, Pappy, Poppy, Bub.....?   The names TFB was callin him during delivery don't count  :o

Just Daddy so far.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 05, 2010, 06:30 PM
topher she is certainly a keeper ;D 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 05, 2010, 06:38 PM
Hey Pooley! any word on harrimen?

I called every day this week and nothing is open in harriman.. they say that there is open water on the lakes so it is doubtful they be opening after this snow  >:( I sure hope I'm wrong.. in anycase, it was slow season for me because of it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 05, 2010, 07:01 PM
topher she is certainly a keeper ;D 

Thank you !   We came home from the hospital today, a day early...TFB is a real toughie, and Cameryn is strong in her own right ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 05, 2010, 08:28 PM
Thank you !   We came home from the hospital today, a day early...TFB is a real toughie, and Cameryn is strong in her own right ;D
good for you guys! way to be TFB!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Feb 05, 2010, 08:55 PM
how many times did you count fingers and toes ? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 06, 2010, 01:22 AM
just once....had a sigh of relief, and then counted them again as I played with them ...now comes the part of switching here from night/day difference...she's got them mixed up  ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Feb 06, 2010, 02:02 AM
She looks great Topher! The wife and I have about 7 more weeks. On a side note, I watched our local high school hockey team beat the #4 team in the state 10-0 tonight! Good luck in the morning Pooley and the boys.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 06, 2010, 03:00 AM
thanks rob! wish you were joining us. i'll have to jig up all those fish without you! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 06, 2010, 01:04 PM
thanks rob! wish you were joining us. i'll have to jig up all those fish without you! ;D

hope you guys had some good luck today and caught some fish and had fun.....I only have til next weekend til i can be out again.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 06, 2010, 02:28 PM
Congratulations Buddy . Shes definitely a keeper...I guess that's a good reason to take the weekend off from fishing...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 06, 2010, 08:28 PM
topher, she looks alot like you! poor kid! :P

i know, my daughter looks like her dad! ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 07, 2010, 08:38 AM
i'm getting all my gear ready for next sat. ;) ;D....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 07, 2010, 08:59 AM
same here, just gotta get the tip ups ready...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 07, 2010, 10:44 AM
Does anyone know if the parking lot at Swinging Bridge is open again?

Last report here mentioned there was police tape up due to ice.

Thanks for any info!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 07, 2010, 10:53 AM
gear is already to go...bait tank is full...checking all the stuff on the sled...and finishing up sewing a ice shanty patch on the new lucky jump suit....actually ...it aint new ..it was me grand dads jump suit for hunting and ice fishing.....i'm just gonnna keep it going for him.... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 07, 2010, 10:54 AM
btw ...thanks for the fun yesterday suffern guys....great seeing ya guys again...and have a great time at the firehouse tonight.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Feb 07, 2010, 12:54 PM
Does anyone know if the parking lot at Swinging Bridge is open again?

Last report here mentioned there was police tape up due to ice.

Thanks for any info!

Ice Wine

I haven't been back over there since last Sun, but unless someone went over with a salt/sand truck I'd bet its still icy....jmo

Dan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mxer46 on Feb 07, 2010, 03:34 PM
i live right up off the lake guys were parked  in there but very icy
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 07, 2010, 04:29 PM
got some nice fish yesterday on a private lake......25 crappies, 9 perch and 2 pickeral....and an awesome sunset to boot   (http://i50.tinypic.com/2w6w0n9.jpg)    (http://i49.tinypic.com/2pobh2c.jpg) (http://i49.tinypic.com/i5ul91.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 07, 2010, 05:54 PM
good to see you too joe. we had a good time too. fishing could have been better though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 07, 2010, 07:32 PM
got some nice fish yesterday on a private lake......25 crappies, 9 perch and 2 pickeral....and an awesome sunset to boot   (http://i50.tinypic.com/2w6w0n9.jpg)    (http://i49.tinypic.com/2pobh2c.jpg) (http://i49.tinypic.com/i5ul91.jpg)

Way to go Hammer !

Hey, was the tourney at Highland this past weekend????????? guy posted on the Sullivan Small water thread that he fished the Mahogany Ridge Club tourney yesterday?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 07, 2010, 07:51 PM
nice eats! wtg hammer!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Feb 08, 2010, 08:39 AM
What is the starting time and ending time for the Highland lake contest this saturday? Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 08, 2010, 09:48 AM
i dont know what tourney he was at topher but ours is still on sat feb 13th at highland /sand bar...must be 2 clubs with the same name.... ::) 6 to 2  is the fishing time.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Feb 08, 2010, 01:32 PM
holehawg, where abouts is the sand bar at highland lake? Is the post office near it? Need directions to this lake for saturday. thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 08, 2010, 03:22 PM
i dont know what tourney he was at topher but ours is still on sat feb 13th at highland /sand bar...must be 2 clubs with the same name.... ::) 6 to 2  is the fishing time.... ;D

I was a bit worried and lost some sleep over that one.... :-\ but its all good...can't wait to get back on the ice !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 08, 2010, 07:13 PM
2 nice ones from saturday.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/IMG00022.jpg)
the edge of the big snowstorm.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/IMG00026.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 08, 2010, 08:05 PM
HEY THERE .....TOPHER!!!   CONGRATULATIONS !!!   JUST GOT BACK ON AND READ THE NEWS   THAT'S A BEAUTIFUL LITTLE GIRL YOU HAVE THERE......SHE'LL BE A JOY TO YOU FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE !!!
I don't know if I'll be making it to the Highland tourny....no place to stay unless I can find a motel nearby.  If I don't get there....GOOD LUCKTO YOU AND THE GUYS!!

catch-'em-up !!!

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 08, 2010, 09:34 PM
I was hoping harriman but after calling this am tioriti and learning they still have every lake closed to icefishing, i'm heading more north.. anybody care to help me here with highland lk? I never been there, was hoping for directions if there is public access.. i'm way over due for jigging somewhere.. i have both hand auger and a gas if it is allowed .. I also might want to check out over the river towards crotonfalls etc.. i have a nyc resi permit.  my sled is ready!, John
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Feb 08, 2010, 10:09 PM
Hey iceballs whats up? Did you get my e-mails.IM dying to get out there.Anybody know when king of the ice is?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 08, 2010, 10:42 PM
iceballs try looking up the frosterdale motel  its right by lake huntington off of 17b...a hop and a skip from highland....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 09, 2010, 01:33 AM
Ice Balls check out the website for the Sullivan County visitor's assoc. (www.scva.net) it has a lodging section. Also Eldred Preserve has rooms for rent.
  Mtbusch if you use route 17 west to get to Monticello and the route 17b to get to Swinging Bridge form your location just stay on 17b go through the traffic light in White Lake .You will see the lake off to your right shortly after passing the lake is the turn off for route 55 take this road all the way to Highland Lake. (there is a Mccean or Mckane real estate office where you turn onto route 55 a left turn from route 17b)
  Iceman99 I think the King of The Ice contest is on Sunday the twenty first.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 09, 2010, 06:56 AM
Ice Balls check out the website for the Sullivan County visitor's assoc. (www.scva.net) it has a lodging section. Also Eldred Preserve has rooms for rent.
  Mtbusch if you use route 17 west to get to Monticello and the route 17b to get to Swinging Bridge form your location just stay on 17b go through the traffic light in White Lake .You will see the lake off to your right shortly after passing the lake is the turn off for route 55 take this road all the way to Highland Lake. (there is a Mccean or Mckane real estate office where you turn onto route 55 a left turn from route 17b)
  Iceman99 I think the King of The Ice contest is on Sunday the twenty first.
 Steve
steve, Are you sure there is a highland lk or is it another name?  this is what i originally thought   exit off 17 head west of middletown via mt.hope rd. (county rd.11)...? other than another small pond east of just northeast of middletown, I see no other  highland lk. on the map  in sullivan county.  i know white swb superior never fished huntington  but see no highland lk per your directions.. could you be a bit more specific? this morning i'm taking it slow, having my java, nice bacon fries big cheese egg omelette soon .. load my pu and going to look around for lks to icefish.. might even try putnam resi today. unless anyone here has a better plan and would meet somewhere they feel is great icefishing! ..i'll ck here before heading out around 10am. meanwhile i'm going to call tioroti again for kicks! lmfao.. oh and a "Bob's bait shop someone pitched to me on the putnam forum. peace ,John.. i'm up for that highland lk tourney  if is it this weekend!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 09, 2010, 08:51 AM
The only Highland lake I know of is right past me here in Forestburgh. It is right along side of Mohican Lake and off County Rt. 47 on the map.

You would take Rt. 42 south out of monticello and when you get to the blinker light in Forestburgh you make a right, County rt. 43 and follow that through Fowlerville about 5 miles to Leer's road, a right fork.
At the end is County Rt 47 you will be at Mohican Lake, there is a bar right there, Mohican Inn. Go right and Highland Lake is the next lake up on the right.

This way brings you in from the east side while the directions you have brings you in from Eldred or the west side. As the crow flies you will be around 5 miles from the Swinging Bridge Dam to Highland lake and you will pass right over mongaup falls resivoir and right between SWB and Rio.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 09, 2010, 09:15 AM
Highland lake is south of eldred preserve, on rt.55?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 09, 2010, 09:22 AM
Highland lake is south of eldred preserve, on rt.55?

Kind of!

You would pass the Eldred Preserve on Rt. 55 and in the town, Red Light, of Eldred you make a left at the light and another quick left just before the cement bridge, County Rt 47.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 09, 2010, 09:39 AM
Yeah, that sounds right.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 09, 2010, 03:32 PM
Was out on Greenwood today near Indian Point.....Lost 3 big fish (probably Muskies).....My buddie Wacky got a 30" Muskie....that was it  :-\     (http://i47.tinypic.com/vnpmp2.jpg)    Also got a nice Walleye on the Deleware last night....21.5"   (http://i49.tinypic.com/t7y7i1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 09, 2010, 08:11 PM
Highland lake is south of eldred preserve, on rt.55?
pooley, ..i had mt hope on my  cheap 70.00  GPS ..i passed it up and 13miles later was at swb ..they have it still locked but the parking lot is not much ice.. i parked outside the entrance and by 2pm had my tipups out at 2:30 i got a flag in 32fow.. it was a 15" throwback eye.. nothing jigging and it was dead after that.. left there after dark. As far as highland lk goes, i bet it is private.. i missed a turn and didn't feel like turning back to look for it.think it is off highland rd. (deadend) on the map .. and i bet it is a closed community lk.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BB75 on Feb 09, 2010, 08:28 PM
Hey iceballs whats up? Did you get my e-mails.IM dying to get out there.Anybody know when king of the ice is?

King of the ice is feb 21st
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BB75 on Feb 09, 2010, 08:30 PM
Anyone have any details for the Highland lake Tourney?  And any others.  Thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 09, 2010, 09:40 PM
I guess I gotta watch the weather til Saturday.....hopefully, I'll be ok...Holehawg, how much bait that bucket hold?  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 09, 2010, 09:59 PM
plenty topher  ;)...if ya get in a bind i can put ya up on the couch till weather passes...plus it would let us sip beers in the man cave.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 09, 2010, 10:31 PM
we could share the congratulations 12 pack   ;)...are pooley and the boys coming up for the tourney do you know?...if not, I can try to get G-man to come with me for 5 more tip ups...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Feb 09, 2010, 10:45 PM
Here comes the snow ::) It started about 9pm here :%$#!:
They say we could get up to 18"
Looks like I'll be plowing most of the day ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 09, 2010, 10:47 PM
yeah its snowing here... ::) i dont think the boys are coming up...no ice balls either...i might ask a buddy to come along for more tipups too... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 10, 2010, 08:07 AM
Guys, i would like to make this tourney, is there anything like entry fee prizes or is this a small friendly shanty meet? I can bring all the essentials .. yesterdays ice was very thick on swb.. something like 15", i have a gas auger and if i'm invited i'll be coming up solo.. friend has to work this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 10, 2010, 08:13 AM
Kind of!

You would pass the Eldred Preserve on Rt. 55 and in the town, Red Light, of Eldred you make a left at the light and another quick left just before the cement bridge, County Rt 47.
I drove right pass the rd. yesterday,, i was running late and knew it had to be a private rd. /lk
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2010, 08:19 AM
I drove right pass the rd. yesterday,, i was running late and knew it had to be a private rd. /lk

It is not a private road! It is a county road that connects rt. 55 over to Rt. 42 and goes right past Highland and Mohican lakes. It also goes right over Mongaup Falls reservoir which is the outflow from Swinging bridge dam. ;)

We are in the sticks up here but the roads are pretty simple if you have been here as long as me.

Gary
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Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 10, 2010, 08:23 AM
steve, Are you sure there is a highland lk or is it another name?  this is what i originally thought   exit off 17 head west of middletown via mt.hope rd. (county rd.11)...? other than another small pond east of just northeast of middletown, I see no other  highland lk.

That Highland Lake is one of the City of Middletown reservoirs, they don't allow trespassing much less fishing...always wondered how the fishing would be though.
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Post by: mtbusch on Feb 10, 2010, 08:35 AM
It is not a private road! It is a county road that connects rt. 55 over to Rt. 42 and goes right past Highland and Mohican lakes. It also goes right over Mongaup Falls reservoir which is the outflow from Swinging bridge dam. ;)

We are in the sticks up here but the roads are pretty simple if you have been here as long as me.

Gary
pm me directions Gary, i want to make this tourney!
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Post by: ShawnM on Feb 10, 2010, 08:42 AM
Highland Lake in Eldred is not private it is a STATE LAKE !!!! Here is the info for Sat $20 get's you 12 dozen bait beer lunch soda water 1,2,3 in Panfish & Pickerel. Sign in Starts at 6 AM fishing starts at 7 end's at 2 or 3.  holehawg  PM me I hope we can meet up I will have 8 guy's from shanty going
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 10, 2010, 08:43 AM
yeah its snowing here... ::) i dont think the boys are coming up...no ice balls either...i might ask a buddy to come along for more tipups too... ;) ;D
What derby?
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Post by: mtbusch on Feb 10, 2010, 09:15 AM
Highland Lake in Eldred is not private it is a STATE LAKE !!!! Here is the info for Sat $20 get's you 12 dozen bait beer lunch soda water 1,2,3 in Panfish & Pickerel. Sign in Starts at 6 AM fishing starts at 7 end's at 2 or 3.  holehawg  PM me I hope we can meet up I will have 8 guy's from shanty going
Count me in!  i'm likely to come solo, will try getting an icefishing partner .. i'll be there 6am at the firehouse or where exactly we meeting for this derby?, john
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Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 10, 2010, 09:37 AM
Guys, i would like to make this tourney, is there anything like entry fee prizes or is this a small friendly shanty meet? I can bring all the essentials .. yesterdays ice was very thick on swb.. something like 15", i have a gas auger and if i'm invited i'll be coming up solo.. friend has to work this weekend.

mtbusch, how did you do on Swinging Bridge yesterday? I wanted to go but couldn't pull it off, seemed like a perfect day.
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Post by: Reelemin on Feb 10, 2010, 10:13 AM
The Highland lake derby will take place out of the Sand Beach bar access which is off Lakeview drive in the town of Highland. Mohican lake rd leads to Lakeview road. Should be a good turn out for this years event.

SHAWNM
Highland Lake is NOT a "STATE LAKE" and has NO public accesses, you need to have permission from a landowner to legally access Highland.
The Firehouse area is private property as is the Swamp areas. There are a few fishermen that were ticketed this year for tresspassing near the firehouse.  

The Sand Beach Bar used to let people access the ice in the past but that was stopped a few years ago due to vandalism.

Good luck to everyone fishing the Mohogany Ridge Fishing and Hunting Clubs, Highland Lake Derby this weekend!!

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Post by: mtbusch on Feb 10, 2010, 10:31 AM
mtbusch, how did you do on Swinging Bridge yesterday? I wanted to go but couldn't pull it off, seemed like a perfect day.
ice, i released one walleye from  about 32 fow on a med chub .. that was it! i been trying to hug that drop between 20s to 40s walking off to the right from the ramp.. you will see my 10 holes i just drilled if it weren't for the snow lol.. there were however, tree stick markers  someone previously used close to where i like to set up.. overall .. this was perhaps 5th or 6th attempt on swb.. nothing much except the fact that the walleye  are in there.. i'm thinking a few more seasons.. think next serious outing if i can wing it, trying putnam county reses...never ventured that way for ice fishing yet.. and it is close to my house too for day trips. John
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Post by: mtbusch on Feb 10, 2010, 10:50 AM
The Highland lake derby will take place out of the Sand Beach bar access which is off Lakeview drive in the town of Highland. Mohican lake rd leads to Lakeview road. Should be a good turn out for this years event.

SHAWNM
Highland Lake is NOT a "STATE LAKE" and has NO public accesses, you need to have permission from a landowner to legally access Highland.
The Firehouse area is private property as is the Swamp areas. There are a few fishermen that were ticketed this year for tresspassing near the firehouse.  

The Sand Beach Bar used to let people access the ice in the past but that was stopped a few years ago due to vandalism.

Good luck to everyone fishing the Mohogany Ridge Fishing and Hunting Clubs, Highland Lake Derby this weekend!!
 Thank you and I am priviledged to have this opportunity to try my luck!  here's hoping for good weather this saturday!

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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2010, 11:02 AM
The Highland lake derby will take place out of the Sand Beach bar access which is off Lakeview drive in the town of Highland. Mohican lake rd leads to Lakeview road. Should be a good turn out for this years event.

SHAWNM
Highland Lake is NOT a "STATE LAKE" and has NO public accesses, you need to have permission from a landowner to legally access Highland.
The Firehouse area is private property as is the Swamp areas. There are a few fishermen that were ticketed this year for tresspassing near the firehouse.  

The Sand Beach Bar used to let people access the ice in the past but that was stopped a few years ago due to vandalism.

Good luck to everyone fishing the Mohogany Ridge Fishing and Hunting Clubs, Highland Lake Derby this weekend!!

Thanks Reelemin! I live right here in Hartwood and won't be fishing Highland but might take a walk to meet some of the guys from the IS.

John, You might do better on SWB if you go left from the ramp and more towards the dam and deeper water. SWB is about 9 miles long but the deep water is either directly out from the dam or in the channel which runs from north to south and is probably about half way out from the launch area. It is the Mongaup river dammed up. If you have an ATV you could get to all the good spots pretty easy. There is an access road to the dam right when you get to Mongaup falls reservoir and right where the eagle observation shack is. Don't know if you can use it now but that brings you right up to the dam all spring and summer.
I don't think it is ready for good eye fishing just yet. It might get there in a few years since they repaired the dam and refilled the reservoir. I think they also stocked some hybrid strippers in it a while back and some of those were doing pretty good before the dam problems.
When i was a kid, over 40+ years ago, SWB had some monster trout and i am sure they are still in there but not like in the past.

Have fun at the tourney.

Gary


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Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 10, 2010, 11:44 AM
ice, i released one walleye from  about 32 fow on a med chub .. that was it! i been trying to hug that drop between 20s to 40s walking off to the right from the ramp.. you will see my 10 holes i just drilled if it weren't for the snow lol.. there were however, tree stick markers  someone previously used close to where i like to set up.. overall .. this was perhaps 5th or 6th attempt on swb.. nothing much except the fact that the walleye  are in there.. i'm thinking a few more seasons.. think next serious outing if i can wing it, trying putnam county reses...never ventured that way for ice fishing yet.. and it is close to my house too for day trips. John

Two years ago I did great in that same spot. At about 7 pm the walleye moved in and it was crazy—pulled three fish out of one hole as fast as I could get my bait back down there. They are definitely in there but it seems they find you and not the other way around. In my experience it picks up again at the end of the month and into March but it all seems to happen at night.
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Post by: ShawnM on Feb 10, 2010, 12:45 PM
The Highland lake derby will take place out of the Sand Beach bar access which is off Lakeview drive in the town of Highland. Mohican lake rd leads to Lakeview road. Should be a good turn out for this years event.

SHAWNM
Highland Lake is NOT a "STATE LAKE" and has NO public accesses, you need to have permission from a landowner to legally access Highland.
The Firehouse area is private property as is the Swamp areas. There are a few fishermen that were ticketed this year for tresspassing near the firehouse.  

The Sand Beach Bar used to let people access the ice in the past but that was stopped a few years ago due to vandalism.

Good luck to everyone fishing the Mohogany Ridge Fishing and Hunting Clubs, Highland Lake Derby this weekend!!


Reelemin
Sorry my friends it is a state lake please look on the state/DCE web site it is a state lake http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/highlkmap.pdf (http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/highlkmap.pdf) yes most of the land around it is private but you can get on. You can use the Sand Beach bar access for boat's .I think it's $5 or $10 they are asking for. I know a lot of the people that live around there because I have been going up there for 20 + year's & been in a hunting camp that's down the road. We will be there on Sat going up to the camp on Fri. I will be fishing the back cove holehawg fish's around there to
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 10, 2010, 01:29 PM
What derby?
sat ..highland lake... feb 13th...20 bucks...6 till 2/3...food.. booze.. prizes etc...come on down jimmy c... :)....shawn.. topher and i will hook up with ya.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D i pm'ed ya....we will be where we always is ... ;) ;D
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Post by: mtbusch on Feb 10, 2010, 01:54 PM
sat ..highland lake... feb 13th...20 bucks...6 till 2/3...food.. booze.. prizes etc...come on down jimmy c... :)....shawn.. topher and i will hook up with ya.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D i pm'ed ya....we will be where we always is ... ;) ;D
i'm in!  this will be the first ice fish tourney for me ever!  ;D i'm excited! going to change my beat up 6lb. flouro leaders for 8lb flouro now !
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Post by: mtbusch on Feb 10, 2010, 02:03 PM
Two years ago I did great in that same spot. At about 7 pm the walleye moved in and it was crazy—pulled three fish out of one hole as fast as I could get my bait back down there. They are definitely in there but it seems they find you and not the other way around. In my experience it picks up again at the end of the month and into March but it all seems to happen at night.
ice, I went into the dark this season about three four times.. some solo and some with a partner and we haven't done well.. but i did four walleye to date.. all released except one dink i fed that hungry bald eagle on a sub digit day.. i know they are in there ..just a big lake and agree.. the walleye are tough to find in most any water.. best and easiest place for catching walleye is oneida lk .. but too far for a solo trip and what's in my wallet!  i heard putnam is worth a try for walters so i may try that ice permitting.. i need night light tipups and certainly need new flags .. waiting for fish 307 sales! lol
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2010, 02:27 PM
Reelemin
Sorry my friends it is a state lake please look on the state/DCE web site it is a state lake http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/highlkmap.pdf (http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/highlkmap.pdf) yes most of the land around it is private but you can get on. You can use the Sand Beach bar access for boat's .I think it's $5 or $10 they are asking for. I know a lot of the people that live around there because I have been going up there for 20 + year's & been in a hunting camp that's down the road. We will be there on Sat going up to the camp on Fri. I will be fishing the back cove holehawg fish's around there to

No argument from me Shawn but all that map shows is the lake with ZERO public access points.

Usually, if the DEC stocks a body of water then they make sure there is public access. The DEC shows no stocking of Highland and no public access so help us out here.

I think what Reelemin said is the basic deal unless you know better.

Gary
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Post by: ShawnM on Feb 10, 2010, 03:28 PM
Gamalot , I know a lot of guy's park in the back part of the lake. If you just ask people will let you park by there house & get on the lake. For Sat you can park by the SandBar or the back side of the lake.
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 10, 2010, 03:40 PM
how's the snow situation looking down that way? we only got about 8" here up in Binghamton...was supposed to be more farther south...
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 10, 2010, 03:46 PM
sat ..highland lake... feb 13th...20 bucks...6 till 2/3...food.. booze.. prizes etc...come on down jimmy c... :)....shawn.. topher and i will hook up with ya.... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D i pm'ed ya....we will be where we always is ... ;) ;D
Breaking in a new Ice partner on Sat. AM and Traveling north Sat. Pm for some Coaching duties at Glensfall Civic Center (Wrestling State tournament Qualifier)
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 10, 2010, 03:48 PM
pdbjr usually fishes that tournament too, but will be in Florida on a lil vacation...gotta have someone to fish his and IceBalls spots....It won't be hard to miss the Holehawg sled, or topher's either...
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Post by: pooley on Feb 10, 2010, 03:54 PM
We are staying local this weekend.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 10, 2010, 04:13 PM
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010606.jpg)

New Bud used to be on IceShanty..... JamieB
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Post by: pooley on Feb 10, 2010, 07:39 PM
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010606.jpg)

New Bud used to be on IceShanty..... JamieB
good luck with both jimmy.

guys, best of luck with the highland tourney! make us proud!
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 10, 2010, 07:50 PM
8 inches of white stuff topher....lets meet at 530 at the store.....i'm all geared up..jiffys running good ...got my bait.....just gotta  get friday  over with.... ;D
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Post by: timster on Feb 10, 2010, 07:52 PM
Hey Pooley how you guys in Suffern make out with this so called snow
storm? If we got 6 " it's alot . Will have to finish plowing in am to clean up a bit ;D
Getting into the silver bullets and can't find my pick up lol  ???
Joe how is the great snow storm out your way ?

Won't make Highland this weekend I have to work to make up for today ::)
But will be on Wolf lake sunday before the big Race and we have a house full of race fans !!!
(drunk race fans ) LOL
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 10, 2010, 07:53 PM
530 is good and won't come soon enough...still gotta deal with Thursday first though...off Friday to take TFB to follow up appts...
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 10, 2010, 08:24 PM
530 is good and won't come soon enough...still gotta deal with Thursday first though...off Friday to take TFB to follow up appts...
yeah i took friday off to help my parents ...plus gotta hit the sheets early to get out of the crib early...gonnna load the truck friday night sooo i should be okay on eta..... ;) ;D ...timster we got about 8 inches...nothing big....heavy thou... ::) or i'm getting older... ;) ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 10, 2010, 08:27 PM
good luck with both jimmy.

guys, best of luck with the highland tourney! make us proud!
we'll give it go pooley...wont be the same without ya guys and the sound of beer cans opening and jokes flying around..... ;) ;D...have fun on race day...we know what car ya pulling for... ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: ShawnM on Feb 10, 2010, 09:46 PM
holehawg where are you looking to fish at out from your friends place? It's like 15 to 5 foot out there. They are calling for some wind . 15 to 35  >:(
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 10, 2010, 10:09 PM
yeah...i'm hoping their wrong on the wind report... ::) ::) ::) anyhoos we'll be there..topher got a tent and i'll build a fire if need be... ;) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 10, 2010, 10:10 PM
yeah...i'm hoping their wrong on the wind report... ::) ::) ::) anyhoos we'll be there..topher got a tent and i'll build a fire if need be... ;) ;D

got better than a tent this year....and heat to go with it if needed ;) just gotta figure out how to get everything into the new sled
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 10, 2010, 10:13 PM
now all we need is for the fisheys to bite... ;) ;D...
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 11, 2010, 04:19 AM
Good morning  everyone ,I have around five to six inches of snow here in new Windsor. Good luck to all the I.S. members fishing the Highland Lake tourney.
 Gamalot thank you for giving Mtbusch help with the driving directions to Highland Lake I was going by a road map of Sullivan county.

  Jimmy I hope your team of wrestlers does well at the state tournament qualifier.
 Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2010, 07:54 AM
now all we need is for the fisheys to bite... ;) ;D...

I don't think that will be a problem, all we gotta do is find them... ;)
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 08:00 AM
I don't think that will be a problem, all we gotta do is find them... ;)
Hey... I have it by good authority that they are in the water and under the Ice ;)  good luck Guys
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 11, 2010, 08:02 AM
Thanks mr.clean, if they can get to SWB then it is just a bit further with a few more turns.

I never did fish Highland Lake and suspect it is our standard local fare with bass, pickerel, perch and possibly crappie but I don't honestly know.
Thought about going through this thread and searching for the answers and what size fish they can expect to catch and then I saw there is 85 pages.

Maybe those familiar with the fishing at Highland can give a basic run down of what to expect so those fishing there for the first time don't bring guns to a knife fight.
I would guess we don't need 50 pound steel leaders for pike and that the big fish for the day might be a pickerel in the 24 inch range. From what I can determine it appears to be a man made lake much like Masten, Yankee, Wolf and many others with a max depth of 20 feet so no need for deep water, heavy duty tackle. So whats the deal?

What about ATVs to drag the sleds or how far of a walk will it be from one side to another from the parking area? We got around 7 inches of snow yesterday but with these winds today and tomorrow there is no telling what will be on the ice for Sat.

Gary
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2010, 08:55 AM
just bring a standard fishing set up...all I use there is 6 or 8lb fluoro leaders for the tip ups....there are large numbers of perch and pickerel in the lake, and if you get lucky and find the spots, there are some real slab crappies to be caught....picks range up to 26" and maybe some bigger, but average about 24"...I believe that you can use 4 wheelers on the ice as long as they are registered, insured, etc. 

That tournament is not so much about the lake, but the people that run it and the people that fish it...its just a great time...
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Post by: pooley on Feb 11, 2010, 12:19 PM
At least a foot. The ice now has water under the snow!
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 12:21 PM
At least a foot. The ice now has water under the snow!
:'( :-\ :P :'( :-\ :P :'( :-\ :P
Time to come North Pooley
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Post by: iceman92 on Feb 11, 2010, 12:52 PM
i am either goin to highland contest or moringside contest. wanting on the crew to make up there mind. i heard highland has some nice fish in it. is it a big lake wit a lotof room or does it pack up fast?.
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 01:14 PM
Hey... I have it by good authority that they are in the water and under the Ice ;)  good luck Guys
omg. ;)..ya mean their not at the bar ....2 stools away from the beer tap ?????????????????????????? ;D ;D ;D.... iceman92 its a big lake ...just walk it and see.... ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 01:23 PM
also ditto what topher said ..they do a great job.. giving kids medals and prizes...food and drinks...pete the sand bar owner opens his place up as the tourney HQ....very nicely ran day by great folks..... :) if i didnt catch a fish all day i still wouldnt miss it.....althou i did miss it one year when my bucket of tip-ups never left the bars porch for 8 hrs.... ;) blondezilla was impressed with that performance.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 01:37 PM
also ditto what topher said ..they do a great job.. giving kids medals and prizes...food and drinks...pete the sand bar owner opens his place up as the tourney HQ....very nicely ran day by great folks..... :) if i didnt catch a fish all day i still wouldnt miss it.....althou i did miss it one year when my bucket of tip-ups never left the bars porch for 8 hrs.... ;) blondezilla was impressed with that performance.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Did Topher take over Blonzilla's job of keeping you on the straight and narrow?
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2010, 01:42 PM
heck no....But we did get a pic of a guy in a leopardskin fur coat though.... ;) and no it wasn't Holehawg...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 02:01 PM
good thing you reminded me of that photo topher. :)..i gotta make a copy of that guy brian the measure guy for over petes bar.... ;) ;D....and jimmyc...sometimes even holehawg strays from the path of goodness toward the devils juice...lmao...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 02:06 PM
Quote
devils juice...lmao...

Demon brown liquor! :nono: >:D :pinch: :sick: >:D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 02:12 PM
i.m about to stray again... ;) ;D i'm off from now till monday morning 8:30....burp... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Feb 11, 2010, 02:39 PM
i.m about to stray again... ;) ;D i'm off from now till monday morning 8:30....burp... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
  hey just realized me too,hiccup oops better not do that at work! looked for ya this morning had a trouble call 'round the corner from ya.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 02:44 PM
  hey just realized me too,hiccup oops better not do that at work! looked for ya this morning had a trouble call 'round the corner from ya.

i  had to go into work to keep the school save and clean for our childern.... ;) ;D.....they will destory it by tomorrow... :o ;) ;D.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Feb 11, 2010, 02:46 PM
i hear ya , had to go there tuesday night and and get everything working again
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 02:49 PM
i told everybody at work not to bug  me these next 3 days...its all fishing ...beering... and rest from problems.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 02:56 PM
i told everybody at work not to bug  me these next 3 days...its all fishing ...beering... and rest from problems.... ;) ;D

Laddie... May your only problems be what to do with all yer winnings from the derby.  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 03:01 PM
Laddie... May your only problems be what to do with all yer winnings from the derby.  ;)
   laddie ????????????  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: well ...it is close to st. paddys day...i become holehawg o'reilly then..... :pinch: :wacko:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 03:16 PM
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/GetAttachment.jpg)(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/cullen.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 03:18 PM
 :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:.......now i believe i might just have a pull of the tal. dew jug before nappy time.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2010, 03:27 PM
ok, license purchased, new bait bucket and bait purchased....now just gotta wait it out til Saturday !...Hey, I'm off til Monday too...as soon as 5:00 hits that is....Holehawg, what size bucket did you get? I just picked up that 4.25 gallon Frabill min-o-life with aerator...that's why side jobs work so nice....they pay for the toys ;)


Jimmy, I know that soemtimes people have to stretch before they do strenuous things...those yoga positions look like the cool down post activity...and look very " painless"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 03:28 PM
Now if those Weee tiny men would stop trippin me flaggs...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 04:23 PM
ok, license purchased, new bait bucket and bait purchased....now just gotta wait it out til Saturday !...Hey, I'm off til Monday too...as soon as 5:00 hits that is....Holehawg, what size bucket did you get? I just picked up that 4.25 gallon Frabill min-o-life with aerator...that's why side jobs work so nice....they pay for the toys ;)


Jimmy, I know that soemtimes people have to stretch before they do strenuous things...those yoga positions look like the cool down post activity...and look very " painless"
great minds think alike topher........new hawg bait pail.................. .(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/falsburg008.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 04:31 PM
We Irish are flexible lot.... Stout... Ale... Black and tan....porter....lambi c...pilsner... Burp!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 04:33 PM
great minds think alike topher........new hawg bait pail.................. .(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/falsburg008.jpg)
There is alot of plastic on that .... I was expectorating something turned on the Lathe.  With cup holders
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 04:37 PM
We Irish are flexible lot.... Stout... Ale... Black and tan....porter....lambi c...pilsner... Burp!
take your pick jimmy....i'm on a mission this weekend............... .. ;) ;D.........(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/beerpics014.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Feb 11, 2010, 04:42 PM
There is alot of plastic on that .... I was expectorating something turned on the Lathe.  With cup holders
   maybe a slide out cook top. too ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 04:44 PM
can barely pull out there what i got now.....getting soft with this new job.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Feb 11, 2010, 04:46 PM
can barely pull out there what i got now.....getting soft with this new job.... ;) ;D
   just have to start early so's it gets lighter as ya go
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 04:57 PM
i need a 4 wheeler 4x4......getting too lazy to hump the gear the old way..... ;) ;D....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 11, 2010, 05:25 PM
I have the 4 wheeler and the shanty and stopped at the sand beach bar today and it don't look so good for us.

Appears to be snow on top of water/slush and then ice. Winds predicted (if we can trust that) to be out of the west at 10 -17 MPH or same as today and it was dreadful there at sand beach.

I would want to be on the other side directly west and to the north in that cove for some wind protection but I sure hope the ice and slush solidify between tonight and tomorrow.

The best I can do without the RZR doing the drag will be about 200 yards off the shore and right in the path of the winds.

I will take another ride up after work tomorrow to check the ice and hope the wind gods give us a break for Saturday if the ATVs will be sunk.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 05:34 PM
here is the hourly wind forcast for highland... I've fished in much worse. The wind is going to be half that up here.  Set those shelters up early!
http://beta.intellicast.com/Local/Hourly.aspx?chart=Wind&location=USNY0657&day=Next%20Day (http://beta.intellicast.com/Local/Hourly.aspx?chart=Wind&location=USNY0657&day=Next%20Day)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2010, 05:42 PM
I have the 4 wheeler and the shanty and stopped at the sand beach bar today and it don't look so good for us.

Appears to be snow on top of water/slush and then ice. Winds predicted (if we can trust that) to be out of the west at 10 -17 MPH or same as today and it was dreadful there at sand beach.

I would want to be on the other side directly west and to the north in that cove for some wind protection but I sure hope the ice and slush solidify between tonight and tomorrow.

The best I can do without the RZR doing the drag will be about 200 yards off the shore and right in the path of the winds.

I will take another ride up after work tomorrow to check the ice and hope the wind gods give us a break for Saturday if the ATVs will be sunk.

Gary


worse come to worse, we could always just leave the tip ups on the porch and sit inside for a day ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 05:45 PM
Looks like you have some work cut out for you to empy the cooler first, to then fill it with fish.  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2010, 05:46 PM
I think I'll just use up all my bait, and then put em in my bait bucket...it's big enough ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 11, 2010, 05:48 PM
here is the hourly wind forcast for highland... I've fished in much worse. The wind is going to be half that up here.  Set those shelters up early!
http://beta.intellicast.com/Local/Hourly.aspx?chart=Wind&location=USNY0657&day=Next%20Day (http://beta.intellicast.com/Local/Hourly.aspx?chart=Wind&location=USNY0657&day=Next%20Day)

Thanks Jimmy, just what I thought and I was there at 3 PM with the winds whipping right in my face at the sand beach bar.

My concern is the slush and ATVs getting stuck right as we enter the ice.

Where do you IS guys plan to fish in relation to the bar?

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 05:52 PM
You may get lucky with the wind tonight blowing alot of the snow off and the colder temps firming up the slush.  We got a little over an inch, but the lake up here is cleaned off back to bare ice with the wind today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 11, 2010, 05:55 PM
holehawg
What truck you driving over. I'll have a 4 door 4x4 blue dodge Dakota. I'll be parking in the back . How is the wind by you guy ?If it bad I might have to fish the cove. Maybe we'll fish by you guy we'll have food & a lot of beer & back Berry. LoneWolf from iceshanty will be with us
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 06:02 PM
Thanks Jimmy, just what I thought and I was there at 3 PM with the winds whipping right in my face at the sand beach bar.

My concern is the slush and ATVs getting stuck right as we enter the ice.

Where do you IS guys plan to fish in relation to the bar?

Gary
  ;) yeah gary your right....those folks shouldnt bother comimg out for it.... ;) ;) ;) ;)...and that cove is shallow and lousey for fishing... ;) ;) ;) ;) maybe me and topher will just sit at the bar .... ;) ;) ;) ;)...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 06:05 PM
holehawg
What truck you driving over. I'll have a 4 door 4x4 blue dodge Dakota. I'll be parking in the back . How is the wind by you guy ?If it bad I might have to fish the cove. Maybe we'll fish by you guy we'll have food & a lot of beer & back Berry. LoneWolf from iceshanty will be with us
shawn i got 4 door blue dodge dakota like yours....i'll be parking in the back by the mills property.....be good to hook up with you and lonewolf.....  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2010, 06:07 PM
wind shouldn't be an issue....if you don't see the blue Dodge, you won't be able to miss the Danger Ranger.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 06:19 PM
(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/highlandlake-holehawg002.jpg)    i'm used to breezy...first time fishing with yo and pooley on highland last year..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D photo complements of the pooley man..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ....also notice the bud lite can next to the bait bucket....thats a pro move... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 11, 2010, 06:20 PM
I expect some pics with fish and beers and HoleHawg and Topher in them.  Don't get your panties all in a bunch cause of some wind and a little slush.  :nono:  You don't have to wear the cape but I want to see the big yellow "S" On your chest! :flex:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 06:26 PM
i think between the wind and the cold it wont be so bad....besides...i aint sitting at home with blondzilla watching me pound brewski's .....she doesnt like me to be idle and relaxed...pee's her off  or some women thingy like that... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 11, 2010, 07:02 PM
somebody let me know if the tourney is on, i only have 8 shiners on reserve and want to know if i need to bring my own bait.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 07:05 PM
tourney is on ...they give ya a dozen shiners when ya pay the fee..... but do not sell  bait as far as i know.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 11, 2010, 07:12 PM
A dozen is just fine! i got mousies and my secret weapons ;) 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2010, 07:20 PM
tourney is on ...they give ya a dozen shiners when ya pay the fee..... but do not sell  bait as far as i know.....

he can have my dozen from there...I got plenty.. ;)   this bucket holds, well a bucket full...I think I have about 4+ dozen in it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 07:24 PM
topher....is the gman about a meduim in size...i have a new camo jacket and pants with surspenders that i brought for the boy but he only wore them once...like brand new ...insulated...i dont really wanna toss them cause i paid about 125 bucks for them....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 07:32 PM
yeah i'm loving mine....nice and roomy ....i like the air tube in the slot design...plus i put the bait receit in a plastic lisc. holder on its lid rim...very nice tricked out in shanty stickers... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 11, 2010, 07:44 PM
Do we need the shanty card like you are holding there in your pics Hawg?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 07:55 PM
no...we was just doing that for here....gary... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Feb 11, 2010, 08:03 PM
Hey guys... look at Topher multi-task! He is a "One-Handed Pecker!"  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0004-6.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2010, 08:15 PM
yeah i'm loving mine....nice and roomy ....i like the air tube in the slot design...plus i put the bait receit in a plastic lisc. holder on its lid rim...very nice tricked out in shanty stickers... ;) ;D

thanks for the sticker reminder...gotta find the ones out in the garage...when i go out to finish loading the sled....tonite ;)

Don't know how this will come out but here's a little video of the new baby...it's a little dark, but crank up the volume, you'll get a kick out of it  ;)

http://s288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/?action=view&current=PICT0021-5.flv (http://s288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/?action=view&current=PICT0021-5.flv)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 08:23 PM
Hey guys... look at Topher multi-task! He is a "One-Handed Pecker!"  :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/PICT0004-6.jpg)
lmao...tfb...how ya doing ???????????? getting back to normal ??????????? congrats on that little lady..... :thumbsup: :clap: :clap: :clap: hope ya dont mind me stealing ya man for a few hrs sat... we gotta go man up at this gig.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TophersFishinBuddy on Feb 11, 2010, 09:05 PM
lmao...tfb...how ya doing ???????????? getting back to normal ??????????? congrats on that little lady..... :thumbsup: :clap: :clap: :clap: hope ya dont mind me stealing ya man for a few hrs sat... we gotta go man up at this gig.... ;) ;D

I think that would require that I was "normal" to begin with...  :woot: but, yes,  we are settling in nicely. You can borrow him... if we spend too much time together, we tend to want to kill each other. Good luck at the tournament!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 11, 2010, 09:11 PM
she's beautiful TFB!! sounds like she's been hanging with joe though! :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 11, 2010, 09:48 PM
she's beautiful TFB!! sounds like she's been hanging with joe though! :roflmao:
funny ya say that pooley...i kept waiting for them to say that in the vid....lmao...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 12, 2010, 09:02 AM
I have to hose down the computer and disinfect it now .... Don't need Mrs JimmyClaude getting that virus from looking at and handling beautiful babies.  :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 12, 2010, 09:49 AM
btw jimmy c good luck with team this weekend...hope ya folks win a bunch..... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Feb 12, 2010, 11:54 AM
How Thick is the ice on highland?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 12, 2010, 01:11 PM
How Thick is the ice on highland?
when i last left it ...aound 10 inches....burp.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 12, 2010, 03:35 PM
dang topher...i'm raring to go.....rods are rigged for crappie....sled packed ...auger gased up...i gotta go down to the inn and drink off some of this energy or i'll never sleep tonight.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 12, 2010, 07:16 PM
well, after leaving the house at 9 this morning, We just got home....gotta mount the new flat screen TV tonite I believe...and do a water change for the bait...and finish charging the MarCum....we are gonna have a blast tomorrow...Red Bull is in the fridge for breakfast....truck is gassed, sled is loaded...Hey Joe, they have Frabill Pro Thermals on sale at Gander in Dickson City for 12.99 each......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 12, 2010, 07:39 PM
wish you guys luck tomorrow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 12, 2010, 08:00 PM
Thanks ! I'll see if I can't catch a couple for ya  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 13, 2010, 03:22 AM
Well, we are ready to go...not much sleep, too much excitement, and ready to go....solunar tables look great for fishing...it's gonna be a great day !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 13, 2010, 04:10 PM
Well, arrived home safe and sound...nice to meet up with you again Holehawg, and also ShawnM, Lonewolf and Mark....the kids had a great time today and put a hurting on the lake's fish population...we didn't do too awful good, but I had a great time...I know why I fish Highland on Valentine's weekend the last 2 years and hopefully a few more !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 13, 2010, 04:38 PM
how were the ice conditions there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 13, 2010, 04:43 PM
ice was good...mostly black ice...a few glare spots but at most 4" snowdrifts in spots...no slush, just cold and windy today...Joe got pics...

How did you guys make out?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Feb 13, 2010, 07:03 PM
Had a great time at highland. Even though I didn't get to meet you guys today. Will be there next year. Beer tasted good! How about that wind? Well hope all had fun. Off to bed and up and at em' for the beaver dam pond contest.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Feb 13, 2010, 07:57 PM
how were the ice conditions there?

11" thick with about 2" of snow on top.


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nice to meet up with you again Holehawg, and also ShawnM, Lonewolf and Mark

It was great meeting you guys as well !  ;D
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Post by: pooley on Feb 13, 2010, 08:20 PM
4 inches of water under the snow. we installed a new stereo in the firehouse! it's awesome.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 14, 2010, 10:09 AM
New Ice Partner seems to be working out pretty well.... Not much breaking in needed.
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010613.jpg)(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010615.jpg)(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010614.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 14, 2010, 10:13 AM
btw jimmy c good luck with team this weekend...hope ya folks win a bunch..... :thumbsup:

Had a third place finisher and a Champion... The champ will go on to the state tourny Small school division.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 14, 2010, 01:26 PM
Had a third place finisher and a Champion... The champ will go on to the state tourny Small school division.
way to go jimmy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 14, 2010, 01:39 PM
congrats jimmy...yup it was fun topher...i went online looking at flip overs...clam denli or whatever that 2 person sled is called is winning so far....none at scranton gander now so i might order online.... ;D ;D ;D ;D blondezilla may buy me the marcum for early  fathers day gift... ;) ;D...i'll post the pics after i great thur suking up to her with dinner and movie.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 14, 2010, 01:42 PM
congrats jimmy...yup it was fun topher...i went online looking at flip overs...clam denli or whatever that 2 person sled is called is winning so far....none at scranton gander now so i might order online.... ;D ;D ;D ;D blondezilla may buy me the marcum for early  fathers day gift... ;) ;D...i'll post the pics after i great thur suking up to her with dinner and movie.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

just do the research and find the one with the features you want in the price range you want..My suggestion is the Frabill Trekker 2...it has those seats you mentioned in it...very comfy  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 14, 2010, 02:28 PM
highland lake pics..not many cause we was in the flip over alot.... ;) ;D....            (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/highlandlake2010004.jpg)                                                                                                                  (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/highlandlake2010005.jpg)                                                                                                               (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/highlandlake2010006.jpg)                                                                                                                (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/highlandlake2010007.jpg)
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 14, 2010, 02:37 PM
just do the research and find the one with the features you want in the price range you want..My suggestion is the Frabill Trekker 2...it has those seats you mentioned in it...very comfy  ;)
yupper i was on their site....otter has some good ones too...i like the 2 seaters that are staggered  so each guy has a side and his own flip up end.. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D i'll never sit in the wind again...its a heater and  and beer with flip over for me... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 14, 2010, 02:41 PM
those pics don't do the fish any justice...I swear that redear was bigger... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 14, 2010, 02:46 PM
lol...i had  fun at the end watching the kids sweep the awards for all the big fish wins...lmao...they kicked can this year...still cant get over that little 5 year old carrying that lunker in...or that slob pick the little boy won...i think i might get the  danleni fish trap 2 topher.... :-\ i also think next year if theirs no wind and alittle better conditions i may bring my grandson...i think he might have a ball....plus we get 5 more traps...lol....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 14, 2010, 02:49 PM
I told the boys that if the weather cooperates, they may come along if they want to..if not, no biggie...Anything in the Equipment section about the Denali 2 ?



Also, Pooley, what side of the lake are we fishing Saturday ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 14, 2010, 07:52 PM
I told the boys that if the weather cooperates, they may come along if they want to..if not, no biggie...Anything in the Equipment section about the Denali 2 ?



Also, Pooley, what side of the lake are we fishing Saturday ?
i hope the "crappie" side, but we have all week to discuss it.

ummmm joe, i don"t want to hear what was going on inside the flipover! :sick: :woot:
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 15, 2010, 04:41 AM
sicko..pooley...mostly we were trying to hold it down from the wind....it was worse then the first time we went there...BTW topher thank god you brought it ..... otherwise i wud have fished the bar area again... ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 15, 2010, 05:34 AM
if topher brings that wonderful new toy that marks fish.... i have no objection to fishing the crappie side........... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D i take it sat. is the shing-ding grand finale for team southeastern boozer's....... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 15, 2010, 02:50 PM
yup. can't wait to see the flasher in action!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 15, 2010, 03:31 PM
I gotta say after reading about how important flashers are to ice fishermen, I bought one...and now I don't leave the house to go fishing without it......

Heck, I oughta bring the underwater camera too...can't hurt..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 15, 2010, 07:33 PM
looks like a full crew saturday! i'm gonna see if john will come too, but maybe not.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 16, 2010, 11:35 AM
if it ends up being something that you guys want, Reed's sports online has the same flasher I do on sale for 279.00 MarCum VX-1 with free shipping.....

Jimmyclaude, you coming down as well Saturday ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Feb 16, 2010, 08:19 PM
Hey everybody back from fla is everyone fishing greenwood this weekend.  It is funny during the Highland Lake  I had to call to see how my group was doing.  My wife just laughs at my addiction.  Topher how you making out with the little one adjust to night and day. I got the solution if you still need it.  It is the weirdest thing but it works.  My little one had the same problem.  After we did it she slept 6 hours a night, only got up for a feeding and diaper and then back to sleep.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 16, 2010, 08:21 PM
Hey everybody back from fla is everyone fishing greenwood this weekend.  It is funny during the Highland Lake  I had to call to see how my group was doing.  My wife just laughs at my addiction.  Topher how you making out with the little one adjust to night and day. I got the solution if you still need it.  It is the weirdest thing but it works.  My little one had the same problem.  After we did it she slept 6 hours a night, only got up for a feeding and diaper and then back to sleep.
no,huntington lake saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 16, 2010, 09:50 PM
                        Quick refresher....

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/scan0001.jpg?t=1266378493)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 16, 2010, 11:59 PM
Anyone been to Greenwood lately? Just wondering about conditions!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 17, 2010, 06:48 AM
i'll be at lake huntington a tad late fellas.... gotta a winter play and basket ball game at school friday night before.... ::)...sooo i'll prob be there around 9-ish......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 17, 2010, 09:14 AM
if it ends up being something that you guys want, Reed's sports online has the same flasher I do on sale for 279.00 MarCum VX-1 with free shipping.....

Jimmyclaude, you coming down as well Saturday ?

My wife tells me that she invited 40 people to my house for a memorial ice fishing and Doilyland party this Saturday. I PMed Pooley bout it.  It would probably be tacky if I took off to fish with you guys :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 17, 2010, 09:16 AM
i'll be at lake huntington a tad late fellas.... gotta a winter play and basket ball game at school friday night before.... ::)...sooo i'll prob be there around 9-ish......
Your parents must be Proud ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 17, 2010, 09:16 AM
                       Quick refresher....

(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/scan0001.jpg?t=1266378493)
Topher... Gee what kind of notes do you keep about me?  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 17, 2010, 12:06 PM
Topher... Gee what kind of notes do you keep about me?  ???
vee hass vays of mak'in youse talk...... ;) ;D.....come jimmy ;) do the hubby bit where the little woman throws frying pans at ya .....as ya leave to go fishing down here.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 17, 2010, 03:50 PM
Topher... Gee what kind of notes do you keep about me?  ???

Made that map during the free fishing weekend with a buddy from home...hopefully will have a map for Highland for the tourney next year....somedays it's fun trolling with the underwater camera when the fishing is slow...very useful tool

                                                       --->partial post removed<---
2 words jimmyclaude.......


Chubby Darter... 8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 18, 2010, 09:30 AM
do i have to bring anything besides meself and gear this sat. ????????????????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 18, 2010, 02:02 PM
O.K. Boys.............  I'se beese a-cummin up thar to that Huntin'tin Lake on Sat. wit me boys!!!  Yuk -- Yuk !!  Lookin forward to seeing the smiling faces of you guys again!!  I'll be at the Fosterdale Motor Lodge in Cochecton for Friday nite. 
By the way....where do you guys get bait around there???  I got tipped off to a guy in Damascus, but don't know anything about him, or his bait.  Don't want to get stuck with junk.
I'm bringing up a huge pot of Dinty Moore Beef Stew (yummy), mixed with some good chili.  Do I need to bring my own stove, or will there be one up there???
See you Saturday in the AM.............

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Feb 18, 2010, 05:11 PM
Hey Rodger this is Brian. Did you get the e-mails i sent? I havent been out fishing yet.No ride. I havent heard from you much. Im starting to worry i wont make it out this year(SUCKS).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 18, 2010, 05:43 PM
Brian....check your PM  Call me

Rodger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 18, 2010, 08:36 PM
do i have to bring anything besides meself and gear this sat. ????????????????????
just bait. if you need , i will get it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kamilinthere on Feb 18, 2010, 08:56 PM
ive never been to huntington thanks for the invitation but i think i might try hopatcong in nj this sat but idk yet
how are the bites out on the lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 18, 2010, 09:09 PM
Well, I'll see you guys there in the AM Saturday.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 18, 2010, 11:24 PM
O.K. Boys.............  I'se beese a-cummin up thar to that Huntin'tin Lake on Sat. wit me boys!!!  Yuk -- Yuk !!  Lookin forward to seeing the smiling faces of you guys again!!  I'll be at the Fosterdale Motor Lodge in Cochecton for Friday nite. 
By the way....where do you guys get bait around there???  I got tipped off to a guy in Damascus, but don't know anything about him, or his bait.  Don't want to get stuck with junk.
I'm bringing up a huge pot of Dinty Moore Beef Stew (yummy), mixed with some good chili.  Do I need to bring my own stove, or will there be one up there???
See you Saturday in the AM.............

IceBalls
toms bait shop next to pecks market in narrowsburg roger...good bait... i'm gonna bring a suit case of beer....budl lite good for everybody ?????????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 19, 2010, 09:09 AM
O.K. Boys.............  I'se beese a-cummin up thar to that Huntin'tin Lake on Sat. wit me boys!!!  Yuk -- Yuk !!  Lookin forward to seeing the smiling faces of you guys again!!  I'll be at the Fosterdale Motor Lodge in Cochecton for Friday nite. 
By the way....where do you guys get bait around there???  I got tipped off to a guy in Damascus, but don't know anything about him, or his bait.  Don't want to get stuck with junk.
I'm bringing up a huge pot of Dinty Moore Beef Stew (yummy), mixed with some good chili.  Do I need to bring my own stove, or will there be one up there???
See you Saturday in the AM.............

IceBalls

or if you need bait Rodger, let me know by 5:00 today...I can pick some up for you if you want...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 19, 2010, 09:22 AM
yeah... i can swing by toms bait shop in the morning on my way to huntington if anybody needs anything .....ETA for me will be around 9 -ish...gotta late night of work ahead..... ::) ::) ::)...hope theres no fist fight at the game like last 1...i'm getting 2 old to be pulling kids off 1 other..... ;) ;D
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Post by: mschott on Feb 19, 2010, 12:30 PM
yeah... i can swing by toms bait shop in the morning on my way to huntington if anybody needs anything .....ETA for me will be around 9 -ish...gotta late night of work ahead..... ::) ::) ::)...hope theres no fist fight at the game like last 1...i'm getting 2 old to be pulling kids off 1 other..... ;) ;D
   let them duke it out and maybe they will cancel the game giving you an early night. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 19, 2010, 12:43 PM
vee hass vays of mak'in youse talk...... ;) ;D.....come jimmy ;) do the hubby bit where the little woman throws frying pans at ya .....as ya leave to go fishing down here.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

This is in honor of BVD who passed last Spring for all who we ever fished with. SOoooo it would be very bad Karma not to be here.... Mrs JimmyClaude a real stand up Gal for organizing this....
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/BVDlily.jpg)(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010278.jpg)

RIP   BVD
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 19, 2010, 12:46 PM
Good luck guys I will be with you in spirit, have to work to two am or later also getting over a cold. I hope you locate the trout and land a few nice ones.
  Ice balls if you are traveling from route 17 in Monticello  a mile or more past the raceway is a home and garden store that sells bait. (Monticello Home and Garden)
  Have a great day.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 19, 2010, 02:13 PM
This is in honor of BVD who passed last Spring for all who we ever fished with. SOoooo it would be very bad Karma not to be here.... Mrs JimmyClaude a real stand up Gal for organizing this....
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/BVDlily.jpg)(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010278.jpg)

RIP   BVD

if you noticed, I removed part of a post earlier, was making a joke about the Mrs. going fishing and you doing the doily party...then I got to thinking...It's gotta be about BVD...I think it's great having a memorial for him...from what you said he was a great person...and is missed....Jimmy, i'll catch a couple for ya...and BVD... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 19, 2010, 05:43 PM
Forgot to ask, how much ice and is there snow on top?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maxt on Feb 19, 2010, 07:45 PM
Sorry guys, I thought I would join you all tomorrow but my 5 y.o. son got really sick. I'll have to stay put >:( Tight lines.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 19, 2010, 08:02 PM
jimmy< you and jill are good people to put on this party! give her a big hug from the gang!!!! we will catch up with you another time.
RIP BVD!

anyone who wants to join us feel free lake huntington, sullivan county. park by the state launch on rt. 52. look left.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maxt on Feb 19, 2010, 08:08 PM
RIP BVD!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 19, 2010, 08:16 PM
RIP BVD...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 19, 2010, 10:56 PM
geeze i forgot about that jimmy c...youse just stay up there and take care of biz ...RIP BVD....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 19, 2010, 10:57 PM
   let them duke it out and maybe they will cancel the game giving you an early night. ;D
little basturds gots some good licks in...i cant wait til they get out of school...... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 20, 2010, 03:17 AM
well, see you guys in a few hours!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 20, 2010, 03:19 AM
you betcha  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Feb 20, 2010, 06:43 PM
We had a great day on Huntington with everyone. Wew caught a bunch of crappie,bass, pickeral, perch and even a ......... Secret?????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 20, 2010, 09:56 PM
A secret Ghost Fish....the rest of us packed up and left the lake about 4ish.....the bite never picked back up, and didn't stay for the evening crappie bite....

It was great seeing all of you again, and also nice to meet BCSHANTY....it was just a great day out....Thanks again Guys !   I'll post pics in the AM  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Feb 20, 2010, 10:40 PM
Ghost fish is right, next thing you know, huntington will look like the salmon river! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 20, 2010, 11:03 PM
Came home from huntington today with no fish and had a great time, Pooley and the boys put on a nice show,hope to see you guys in 2 weeks--Hey topher! thanks again for the bait!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 21, 2010, 06:03 AM
the king of the ice is today at white lake. :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 21, 2010, 06:30 AM
Ghost fish is right, next thing you know, huntington will look like the salmon river! ;D
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: is hockey entertaining the idea of going on the pro ghost fish tour... endorsed by bud lite and ghost fish jigs.... ;)2 :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: don't be turning our little lake into a tourist attraction.... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: ...
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 21, 2010, 06:57 AM
great time yesterday ...good folks ...great laughs ...and i got alittle tiddly drunk.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ....thanks topher for the tipup...completes another set ....gonna go back today and look for hockeys secret hot spot :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 21, 2010, 09:25 AM
BC, you're welcome....Joe, the hole is marked...use up some of your 3 dozen xtra bait and chum the holes ;)
We even attracted fishermen from the other side of the lake....here's a couple pics from yesterday...

                           Group shot..                             
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/fishing%20pics/PICT0010-3.jpg)

                           Pooley with a monster..
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/fishing%20pics/PICT0007-5.jpg)

                           Hockey12 with the Ghost walleye
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/fishing%20pics/PICT0011-2.jpg)

                           hint, the walleye is 15.5 inches...
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/fishing%20pics/PICT0013.jpg)

                           Take home bag....some nice ones
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/fishing%20pics/PICT0012-1.jpg)

                            Final parting shot from the ride home
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/fishing%20pics/PICT0017-5.jpg)
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 21, 2010, 09:38 AM
Looks like everyone had a goodtime I see you tried a different location on the lake this year. Also learned something from one of Topher's photographs there really are walleye in Huntington. I will have to make the trip next season,from the photos look about the same turn out as last year.
  Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 21, 2010, 09:41 AM
yes we fished a different area..easier to pull to that spot  ;) 13 of us fished together....there were many more fish caught, but put them back...both LM and SM bass and pickerel, with a couple more being lost at the hole to the "steel leader blues"  ;)
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Post by: YO1157 on Feb 21, 2010, 10:16 AM
Came home from huntington today with no fish and had a great time, Pooley and the boys put on a nice show,hope to see you guys in 2 weeks--Hey topher! thanks again for the bait!!!!!!!!!!
It was good meetingt you BC,see ya in 2 weeks
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 21, 2010, 12:40 PM
went to hockeys hot spot.....had a brief lunker lost jigging ....1 small small pick over by the dock....1 bump and run where yo's trap was off to the right .....had to be back here by noon so couldnt play anymore.... ;) ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 21, 2010, 01:17 PM
topher...is the marcum vx1 like yours ???????????????????  and i read where showdown was brought by marcum...any truth to this ???????/
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 21, 2010, 01:45 PM
Another great day on the ice with the Ice Shanty crew.  Don't forget....next week or the week after ....let's hit Highland with the same group.  I'll bring a giant pot of Matzoh Ball Soup to keep us warm!!
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 21, 2010, 06:48 PM
topher...is the marcum vx1 like yours ???????????????????  and i read where showdown was brought by marcum...any truth to this ???????/

The company that makes one or the other bought the other company...Versa Electronics...and yes, mine is the VX-1 Pro model....the Showdown is a grayscale vertical graph..seen one in action..pretty cool..PM tubby67 and he can tell you whatever you want to know about it, he bought one for his son a couple weeks ago..that thing is cool (the Showdown)...the reason that I bought the VX 1 was it has the zoom feature for alot less than the Vex models that have the zoom as well...the Showdown zoom is adjustable in the water column..tubby will tell ya..
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 21, 2010, 07:06 PM
topher...i been searching the marcum site but i cant find this info...does your unit have a target line that you can set on the screen showing your dept where ya wanna have your jig.....humminbird has it ...but i cant find it on the marcum..and in your opinion is this something ya would want....sorry to pester ya...but i'm getting ready to go electronic.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 21, 2010, 07:26 PM
I'll do some research, ask some folks that have those flashers, and see how they like it...what model H Bird are you looking at ?35, 45 or 55?
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 21, 2010, 07:35 PM
topher...i been searching the marcum site but i cant find this info...does your unit have a target line that you can set on the screen showing your dept where ya wanna have your jig.....humminbird has it ...but i cant find it on the marcum..and in your opinion is this something ya would want....sorry to pester ya...but i'm getting ready to go electronic.... ;) ;D

A target line would work if the fish always stayed to the same depth...but they constantly move...
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 21, 2010, 07:59 PM
A target line would work if the fish always stayed to the same depth...but they constantly move...
yeah i was thinking that...but i read it was good if ya wanted to set it.. like lets say above the tops of weeds under water.. ???. i'm thinking either the marcum like yours or the hum bird 45....i like the easy read screen  with the auto dept. setting ..and that target line feature.. plus they both have good zoom features....been reading and researching all afternoon...i think these are the best 2 for a bang for ya buck....
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Feb 21, 2010, 09:02 PM
hole i love my marcum it is so easy to use.  The fish are so easy to mark along with your jig.  I thought it would be a lot harder but it is so easy.  I havent used any of the other models but my vx-1 is great.  I can tell when I have a hard bottom and when there is weeds.  I dont really like it in really shallow water but there isnt many lakes that are that shallow. (like 5 foot or less)  It takes a while to show the jig.  However, I do have to say that I have caught at least 10x more fish with the flasher then without it.  Good luck with your search.  Gander had the vx-1 for 199 last year so I grabbed it up.
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Post by: Jignut on Feb 22, 2010, 09:24 AM
stop the research! just get the vx-1. i wasted good beer money getting the top
of the line lx-5. just bells and whistles. my sister has the vx-1. i wish i had it, she wont trade.
vexlar,showdown,dont do it! hummingbirds depth line etc. youll realize you dont need it and be envious of the others with the vx-1. excellent,cheap,simple, perfect! MARCUM VX-1, your going to need a bigger frypan.
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 22, 2010, 10:09 AM
 me minds made up....gonna go with the marcum...prob. the one like tophers...vx 1 ....at 275 / 300  the cash is right and its prob got enough features to confuse a beer drinking tip up guy like me..... ;) ;D...plus i gotta watch the wallet since i wanna  get a flip over for next year too... ;D also i did notice marcum sponsers us...gotta give them the biz..... ;D thanks guys for the advice...some of the stuff  was confusing /conflicting to me on features vs the $$$$$$$$$$$ thanks......
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 22, 2010, 10:25 AM
me minds made up....gonna go with the marcum...prob. the one like tophers...vx 1 ....at 275 / 300  the cash is right and its prob got enough features to confuse a beer drinking tip up guy like me..... ;) ;D...plus i gotta watch the wallet since i wanna  get a flip over for next year too... ;D also i did notice marcum sponsers us...gotta give them the biz..... ;D thanks guys for the advice...some of the stuff  was confusing /conflicting to me on features vs the $$$$$$$$$$$ thanks......

Joe, if I can use it, you shouldn't have any problems....www.reedss ports.com    they have them for 279.00 free shipping....don't know where else has them though, most everyone is sold out
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 22, 2010, 12:43 PM
when i get my paycheck friday i'm ordering it topher...thanks for helping me with the info....not to get off track...but heres the uni-bombers bow buck from this year....i still cant believe he showed up sat. lmao....(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/korys2009bowbuck005.jpg)
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Post by: hockey12 on Feb 22, 2010, 01:08 PM
Went to Huntington today with my dad, very slow. A couple bass and sunnies.
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Post by: pooley on Feb 22, 2010, 02:17 PM
We were impressed with the marcum topher! I see electronics in our gang soon. That was a great day out. Plus, we got a team song too!LOL!
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 22, 2010, 03:22 PM
BOOO.... No electronics for you!!!   The next thing you know, you'll be catching fish like the IceBalls!!!  Heaven Forbid !!!
Hey....anyone interested in going up to Rochester on March 6 & 7 for the Sodus Point Derby???  I think Johnny and I are going to stay in the Sodus Point Lodge  (GOOGLE them, you'll see why!!)  $37 Bucks a nite, with free breakfast, they're right on the lake.  Be great to have the crew up there !!  Let me know.
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Post by: hockey12 on Feb 22, 2010, 03:40 PM
I think jimmy is trying to get some money for some electronics. I am at the laundrymat, his car is here, but he isn't. Maybe next door Pooley?
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 22, 2010, 03:53 PM
I think jimmy is trying to get some money for some electronics. I am at the laundrymat, his car is here, but he isn't. Maybe next door Pooley?

don't know what's next door there, but it can't be good...... ::) ;D
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Post by: YO1157 on Feb 22, 2010, 05:13 PM
We were impressed with the marcum topher! I see electronics in our gang soon. That was a great day out. Plus, we got a team song too!LOL!
could it be the steel leader blues  :whistle: :whistle: :clap:
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Post by: hockey12 on Feb 22, 2010, 05:23 PM
don't know what's next door there, but it can't be good...... ::) ;D
\

OTB
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Post by: pooley on Feb 22, 2010, 06:02 PM
I think jimmy is trying to get some money for some electronics. I am at the laundrymat, his car is here, but he isn't. Maybe next door Pooley?
probably! OTB!
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Post by: Steelhead71 on Feb 23, 2010, 05:33 AM
You cant go wrong with the MarCum models, just purchased the LX-5 from Reeds. Good luck with your purchases whichever model you choose.
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 23, 2010, 08:58 AM
cant wait to get my check friday...give half to blondezilla the other half to marcum....lmao...livin g the american dream...lol...real snotty mix of weather over here today.... ::)
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 23, 2010, 09:10 AM
cant wait to get my check friday...give half to blondezilla the other half to marcum....lmao...livin g the american dream...lol...real snotty mix of weather over here today.... ::)

I have a call into a good friend and MarCum rep/salesman for you Joe....will find out tonite what kind of deal we can get for you...hang in there buddy, we'll get you on the right track... ;)

Oh, and congrats on reaching 2k posts  ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 23, 2010, 09:44 AM
nothing to do but yak on this and facebook before and after work..... ::) ::) ::) suks being the only one awake and partying at 1 in the morning..... ;) ;D
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Post by: pooley on Feb 23, 2010, 09:49 AM
We may fish greenwood lake saturday. Lots of people out there last saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 23, 2010, 09:58 AM
i got a girls indoor field hockey tourney in my gym sat.....i dont think i'll be breaking up any fights with them.... ;) ;D...i'll sit back and drink my coffee.... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 23, 2010, 10:17 AM
Heard from the MarCum rep a little bit ago....the only thing that is left until August are the VX-1 like mine and they are 299.00    plus shipping.....all the other MarCum models are sold out from them...

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Post by: holehawg on Feb 23, 2010, 11:27 AM
thats gonna be the one i want anyhoo so as long as they have them over the weekend  i'm good to go....bad thing is i aint got much time left to fool with it this year.... ;) ;D phone is starting to ring and it aint about fishing and fun.... ::)
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Post by: hockey12 on Feb 23, 2010, 12:08 PM
We may fish greenwood lake saturday. Lots of people out there last saturday.

Good Luck!
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Post by: pooley on Feb 23, 2010, 01:55 PM
Catfight!
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 23, 2010, 01:57 PM
Catfight!

NEED PICS...nothing like a good cat fight
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 23, 2010, 10:20 PM
 ::) ::) ::) i'll take the insta mattic and see what i can do..... ;) ;D.....whew...we got dumped on snow wise...13 inches and still coming.... ::)
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 23, 2010, 10:21 PM
::) ::) ::) i'll take the insta mattic and see what i can do..... ;) ;D.....whew...we got dumped on snow wise...13 inches and still coming.... ::)

you can have it...I think it missed us up here, only about an inch so far, but if we get what's supposed to be coming Thursday/Friday...look out..
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 23, 2010, 11:17 PM
yeah...thurs /fridays round 2..... ::) ::) ::) harder walk out on highland...i'm hoping maybe sunday.... :-\
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 24, 2010, 09:32 AM
If it hits I'll probably wait til next weekend to fish....oh well...that lake has 20+ inches anyways, not going anywhere for a while....I'll pray for wind out on Highland til you get out there ;) blow all the snow off...
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 24, 2010, 10:36 AM
around 14 inches to blow off.... ::) ::) ::)...nice and heavy and wet...heart attack snow.... ;) ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 24, 2010, 11:00 AM
just take your time/lots of breaks on the way out, or fish the first cove out  ;)
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 24, 2010, 11:35 AM
We may fish greenwood lake saturday. Lots of people out there last saturday.
Went back out to (sullivan co.) and caught a few big crappies (biggest was 14 1/2 inches) and a couple of big smallies (could'nt catch any of those 15 inch suckers-ha ha) will send pictures when i figure out how,maybe I'll meet you  guys at Greenwood if you can pm me where to park!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: timster on Feb 24, 2010, 04:27 PM
Hey Joe an Insta-Matic ???? ??? I didn't know they still made film for them !!
You are showing your age brother ;D ::)
We got 12" of heavy wet sh#@ real hard to plow. and still no electric since 10:00 last night.
And up to 2 feet more starting tonight .
Time to grab another silver bullet and fill the generator with gas again :thumbsup:
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 24, 2010, 06:02 PM
20" of white poo-poo up here.... more tomorrow and Friday....We went from 5th dryest winters on record to normal snow fall in two days :P
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 24, 2010, 07:06 PM
yeah...i hear they is calling for 24 inches of snow over the next 2 days here....between work and home i'm sick of moving it... ::) ::) ::)
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Feb 24, 2010, 07:14 PM
joe let me know if you go on sunday,  I might have to meet you up there.
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 24, 2010, 07:18 PM
will do paul...if its 2 /3 ft of snow i prob. wont go.... :-\
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 24, 2010, 08:25 PM
I've already canceled any fishing trips this weekend, as well as the kids already don't have school on account of what is supposed to come...Joe, I have a sonar unit in my possession, if you don't mind no zoom, the price is better that the VX-1...a Vex FL-8 se...just a thought though..it's listed on the for sale board on here
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 25, 2010, 06:56 AM
Morning everyone Holehawg-Joe congrats on joining the 2k post club. I have a far amount of snow on the ground here also with more coming down one of my neighbor's pine Trees took a beating from Tuesday's storm.
  Timster sorry to read about your power loss glad you have a generator. Also see your dept. assisted on a good size blaze in Wurtsboro.
While let me get off the computer and finish cleaning up from Tuesday;s storm.
 Steve
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 25, 2010, 10:20 AM
dang snow...... >:( >:( >:(...
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Post by: mtbusch on Feb 25, 2010, 12:33 PM
dang snow...... >:( >:( >:(...
not too bad here yet, i'm just going to push a shovel before the real accumulation forecasted  for tonight..  a few inches of heavy slush still sucks..can't imagine any chance for this weekend in  these regions  gl and be extra careful on melting ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 25, 2010, 03:15 PM
getting  nasty  over here....wind is starting to pick up.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 25, 2010, 04:24 PM
we closed up shop at 2 this afternoon...the normally 35 minute ride home took about an hour...shoveled the walk at 4ish...last hour and a half, 2" on top of the 8" so far.....looks like a day off tomorrow if this keeps up like they say it is going to...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Son of Duke on Feb 25, 2010, 08:19 PM
not too bad here yet, i'm just going to push a shovel before the real accumulation forecasted  for tonight..  a few inches of heavy slush still sucks..can't imagine any chance for this weekend in  these regions  gl and be extra careful on melting ice


  I live around white lake and I'm kinda new to ice fishing and i wanted to know how much snow the ice can hold. Someone told me it weighs a lot and could make the ice dangerous.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 25, 2010, 08:29 PM

  I live around white lake and I'm kinda new to ice fishing and i wanted to know how much snow the ice can hold. Someone told me it weighs a lot and could make the ice dangerous.
yeah water and slush weigh alot on melting ice.. i wouldn't trust anything under 6 inches with alot of water ontop (2inches or more) besides that, if you do not have an ice float safety suite or ice picks, i'd stay off especially if you are alone.
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Feb 25, 2010, 09:13 PM
yeah water and slush weigh alot on melting ice.. i wouldn't trust anything under 6 inches with alot of water ontop (2inches or more) besides that, if you do not have an ice float safety suite or ice picks, i'd stay off especially if you are alone.

i was kinda worried around here with all the weight even though there is a lot of ice out there.  i hope the rain stays away
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 25, 2010, 09:14 PM
how's the snow situation down that way guys??? we finally reach a foot...just today...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 25, 2010, 09:17 PM
i'd say we got around another ft...still snowing here...my snow banks from snow blowing are around 3ft high now...we havnt had this type of storm in years..... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 25, 2010, 09:31 PM
we are still waiting for a plow to come through...haven't seen one since the salt truck went through at 7AM...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Feb 26, 2010, 06:44 AM
how's the snow situation down that way guys??? we finally reach a foot...just today...

we have 2 foot plus the snow from the other day my yard is 3 ft deep almost
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 26, 2010, 07:58 AM
i dont think i'll be fishing sunday paul...lol...i cant even get to the bird feeder..... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 26, 2010, 12:02 PM

  I live around white lake and I'm kinda new to ice fishing and i wanted to know how much snow the ice can hold. Someone told me it weighs a lot and could make the ice dangerous.
how much snow do you have up there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 26, 2010, 12:50 PM
how much snow do you have up there?

couple feet, at least...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Feb 26, 2010, 01:55 PM
dang snow...... >:( >:( >:(...
I hear ya Joe,tired of shoveling
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 26, 2010, 05:14 PM
Holehawg, is your snowblower self propelled?, it might be your ticket out onto the lake   ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 26, 2010, 06:30 PM
who's going ice fishing, i'm done shoveling! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Feb 26, 2010, 09:08 PM
Just got power back after 24 hours without it! Hopefully the place will warm up now! Lost alot of food in the fridge!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 26, 2010, 10:07 PM
Just got power back after 24 hours without it! Hopefully the place will warm up now! Lost alot of food in the fridge!
my power is still out--28-30 inches of (no fishing) snow, Also lost food but saved the beer!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 27, 2010, 08:10 AM
We will need extensions on our augers!

I have a 55 gallon drum in the yard for burning papers and it is buried completely! Well over my belt everywhere and the banks from plowing are around 8 feet high. They just finally plowed my road this morning at around 8 AM. I can see my F 250 in the driveway but the Honda is gone and so is my back.

Been here in Sullivan county 58 years and never saw one like this EVER! We got 16 inches on Tuesday, 30+ inches on Thursday and then another foot yesterday.

If we get a couple days of warm rain now I'll probably get a free vacation in Florida because the stream by the house will float my dead arse all the way there.

I think fishing is done for a while unless some other strange weather event happens to fix the top side of the ice.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Big.Tom.G on Feb 27, 2010, 08:14 AM
I got close to 3 feet here on the Newburgh/Montgomery border, the truck is free but the car may be gone forever...dont even know where to start looking for it...LMAO.  Was planning a trip up to GSL, dont know how much they got there.  And dont know if I feel like shoveling thru 3 feet of snow to get to the ice...sux.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 27, 2010, 10:24 AM
this snow is a pain all over.... ;) ;D i'm gonna be drinking yings all weekend ...no fishing til the 3 ft plus goes away.... ;D >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 27, 2010, 10:32 AM
that really isn't a bad thing is it??  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 27, 2010, 11:09 AM
We will need extensions on our augers!

I have a 55 gallon drum in the yard for burning papers and it is buried completely! Well over my belt everywhere and the banks from plowing are around 8 feet high. They just finally plowed my road this morning at around 8 AM. I can see my F 250 in the driveway but the Honda is gone and so is my back.

Been here in Sullivan county 58 years and never saw one like this EVER! We got 16 inches on Tuesday, 30+ inches on Thursday and then another foot yesterday.

If we get a couple days of warm rain now I'll probably get a free vacation in Florida because the stream by the house will float my dead arse all the way there.

I think fishing is done for a while unless some other strange weather event happens to fix the top side of the ice.

Gary No doubt about this weathe causing flooding conditions or at least high stage flows, the sun and 50 degrees here,the snow is melting very fast, i doubt any icefishing is easy even if easy parking access was available. Let us hope another artic blast locks it up after this good thaw
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2010, 02:26 PM
With 18" of slush under 48" of snow On 26" of ice....I think I may have to concede my wife's point ......

"Your going out Ice fishing?"    "Your Nuts!"

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2010, 02:29 PM
"HONEY....  Have you seen my chest waders?"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 27, 2010, 02:45 PM
nasty down here, with lots of trees and wires down.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 27, 2010, 03:24 PM
dang snow ruined everything ::).....on a lighter note...i'm almost tiddly slushie drunk.... ;) ;D....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 27, 2010, 03:32 PM
dang snow ruined everything ::).....on a lighter note...i'm almost tiddly slushie drunk.... ;) ;D....

I just tried some of the Pickled Pickerel me and MTBUSH caught at the Highland derby. Safe to say it is pretty good but I am Pickled! ;D

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 27, 2010, 05:07 PM
is anybody going to the ice fishing contest at sacandaga next weekend  ??? ??? :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 27, 2010, 08:36 PM
I just tried some of the Pickled Pickerel me and MTBUSH caught at the Highland derby. Safe to say it is pretty good but I am Pickled! ;D

Gary
haha, i love my pickled beets/ cucs/peppers/veggies.. the closest i came to pickled fish was a canned sardines  ;D i'm sure the picked a pike a pickled pickerel picked well :o ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 27, 2010, 08:42 PM
is anybody going to the ice fishing contest at sacandaga next weekend  ??? ??? :tipup:
I want to go where ever the ice is safe and when the weather is worth coordinating an outting.  That would be some run for me, I do not know that water, is it good fishing these days?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 27, 2010, 08:49 PM
i am going to find try to get out some where this week in sullivan co  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 27, 2010, 08:52 PM
I want to go where ever the ice is safe and when the weather is worth coordinating an outting.  That would be some run for me, I do not know that water, is it good fishing these days?

Look at most of the threads regarding Sacandaga. I believe they call it the dead sea for a good reason. I do know it has some monster fish in it but I wouldn't take the ride unless I had a good friend who knows the lake real well.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 27, 2010, 08:52 PM
i am going to find try to get out some where this week in sullivan co  :tipup:

Bring your snowshoes!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Feb 27, 2010, 09:41 PM
Agree with all the above ;D i bet my brother is using my snowshoes this weekend! i know better to wait ,just keeping busy until  better conditions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 28, 2010, 06:20 AM
Look at most of the threads regarding Sacandaga. I believe they call it the dead sea for a good reason. I do know it has some monster fish in it but I wouldn't take the ride unless I had a good friend who knows the lake real well.

Gary
  a friend of mine lives up there & he invited me to come up, he is not a ice fisherman though. his friend has a shanty we can use & fish with him .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jignut on Feb 28, 2010, 06:32 AM
 power outages in the middle of winter due too major snowfall, and theres people losing food ???
 thats embarrassing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Feb 28, 2010, 06:41 AM
power outages in the middle of winter due too major snowfall, and theres people losing food ???
 thats embarrassing.

What do you mean?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 28, 2010, 10:00 AM
the only good news is that the temps are rising a little bit, we have melted off 6" or so in the last 24 hours, I just wish it would quit snowing again today....OK I'll quit ranting and get back to working on the house now... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 28, 2010, 01:08 PM
people still digging out here, with some power outages still! a lot of wet snow, the a lot of dry snow on top. we got around 2 feet.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 28, 2010, 02:59 PM
a real mess...gonna be while before this goes away.... ::) ::) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 28, 2010, 04:55 PM
Drove by greenwood lake today....one person out by the coves on the NY side.   At least 3 or 4 guys out off of Indian point and 1 or 2 off of forest knolls. I also spotted a few guys way south of Fox Island on the Jersey side.  Some of the shorelines looked pretty wett but off of the coves and Indian it looked to be pretty dry.  Also looked like a spot of open water out in the middle off the knolls.  I personally didnt fish but wanted to pass on the info to you guys.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 28, 2010, 08:40 PM
people still digging out here, with some power outages still! a lot of wet snow, the a lot of dry snow on top. we got around 2 feet.
Got my power back at 0800 hrs this morning--finished up with around 30 inches!!!!!!!              Are you fellas still thinking of going north next sat?                                                                 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Big.Tom.G on Feb 28, 2010, 09:24 PM
is anybody going to the ice fishing contest at sacandaga next weekend  ??? ??? :tipup:

I was planning to go up there but with all the snow dont know if it makes any sense, talked to a guy up there and they were expecting like 40 inches.  I dont know what they actually got, but that didnt sound great.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 28, 2010, 09:26 PM
Well, on the bright side of all this snow, TFB and I managed to get the first countertop installed and the new sink and dishwasher plumbed and running.....Finally, a sink in the Kitchen !!!!!!!  now it the weather cooperates, I may get to fish next weekend...weather permitting... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Feb 28, 2010, 10:05 PM
Got my power back at 0800 hrs this morning--finished up with around 30 inches!!!!!!!              Are you fellas still thinking of going north next sat?                                                                 
we were just talking about it BC, if all goes well this week were going
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Mar 01, 2010, 07:56 AM
I'm always inclined to head north  in March. weather says warm days but freezing nights.. now is the season to pay attention for safe ice reports. When I hear a lake has open water, I prefer not risk a trip.  I'm guessing there will still be safe ice one or two more weeks on smaller water up north.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 01, 2010, 09:23 AM
we were just talking about it BC, if all goes well this week were going

goin' crappie fishing again?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 01, 2010, 10:53 AM
hopefully theres ice...... ::) all week in the 40's ....... :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 01, 2010, 11:26 AM
57" in Mville.  20 miles away in albany, a mere 24".  It was kind of weird snowblowing with the loader and seeing a 30' X 30' area drop a foot all at once settling.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Mar 01, 2010, 01:42 PM
goin' crappie fishing again?
Gonna bring the "special" bait this time
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Mar 01, 2010, 04:29 PM
goin' crappie fishing again?
we talked about it,if theres ice,Pooley myself and a couple of the boys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 02, 2010, 09:19 PM
Well, the salon is open Saturday, and it's my job to be the Dad...If you guys make it up, catch a couple for me...I'll be thinking about ya's....I may make it out Sunday though     ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 03, 2010, 06:17 AM
how is the ice in the monticello area? i would like to give it a try maybe fri 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 03, 2010, 06:46 AM
No snow here in new hampshire!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 03, 2010, 07:58 AM
No snow here in new hampshire!

any ice???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Mar 03, 2010, 08:07 AM
Was out on a private pond in sullivan co. yesterday........there was 2" of snow on top of a slush\water mix of 6 to 8" and then 8" to 10" of black ice under that. Also the holes I drilled last week are all still open (some visible and some not visible) and big enough to swallow someone whole......a little scarey.  good luck out there and be careful   Tight Lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Son of Duke on Mar 03, 2010, 08:49 AM
how is the ice in the monticello area? i would like to give it a try maybe fri 


Yeah i want to stop at morningside lake this friday or saturday. If Anyone is anywhere near by...how are the conditions in that area?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 03, 2010, 03:22 PM
any ice???
not that looked safe! not in mass. or conn. either!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 03, 2010, 04:38 PM
A buddy of mine in DEC said Saratoga lake was clear .... as they did not get the snow we did here.  Lots of ice and the edges are good. don't know how far north you guys are gonna come.  Once your rollin on 87, what's another 30 - 60 minutes?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 03, 2010, 08:07 PM
A buddy of mine in DEC said Saratoga lake was clear .... as they did not get the snow we did here.  Lots of ice and the edges are good. don't know how far north you guys are gonna come.  Once your rollin on 87, what's another 30 - 60 minutes?
we go out 17 jimmy, and it's an hour and 10 minutes! but i like your thinking! just don't think i could sway them! :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Mar 03, 2010, 08:46 PM
we go out 17 jimmy, and it's an hour and 10 minutes! but i like your thinking! just don't think i could sway them! :-\
not for a day trip, but I dont think you would do it either Pooley
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 03, 2010, 08:47 PM
not for a day trip, but I dont think you would do it either Pooley
not in the back of frankies truck! :woot:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Mar 03, 2010, 09:01 PM
not in the back of frankies truck! :woot:

Going up wouldn't be bad, coming home wouldn't be much fun, listening to the blues.......I mean steel leader blues!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 03, 2010, 09:52 PM
Going up wouldn't be bad, coming home wouldn't be much fun, listening to the blues.......I mean steel leader blues!

 :roflmao: :roflmao: :'( :tipup: :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Son of Duke on Mar 04, 2010, 07:19 AM
Has anyone fished Shandelee lake by Livingston manor? how is it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 04, 2010, 09:24 PM
IceBalls, thanks for the pic...guys, be safe out there Saturday....hope things go well  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Mar 05, 2010, 04:35 AM
IceBalls, thanks for the pic...guys, be safe out there Saturday....hope things go well  ;D
WENT BACK TO HUNTINGTON YESTERDAY, PLENTY OF ICE (9 INCHES) AND SLUSH (6-7 INCHES), CAUGHT 2 -20 INCH PICKERAL,2 DECENT YELLOWS,3 BASS AND A BUNCH OF SUNNIES-LOVE THAT VEXILAR (UNFORTUNETLY I DON'T OWN IT), ANYBODY HEADING UP THERE SAT????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 05, 2010, 07:16 AM
WENT BACK TO HUNTINGTON YESTERDAY, PLENTY OF ICE (9 INCHES) AND SLUSH (6-7 INCHES), CAUGHT 2 -20 INCH PICKERAL,2 DECENT YELLOWS,3 BASS AND A BUNCH OF SUNNIES-LOVE THAT VEXILAR (UNFORTUNETLY I DON'T OWN IT), ANYBODY HEADING UP THERE SAT????

thanks for the report BC... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 05, 2010, 08:09 AM
Thanks kevin. We might be up tommorow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Mar 05, 2010, 08:57 AM
A buddy of mine in DEC said Saratoga lake was clear .... as they did not get the snow we did here.  Lots of ice and the edges are good. don't know how far north you guys are gonna come.  Once your rollin on 87, what's another 30 - 60 minutes?
If any body hasn't found out yet,, Govt Paterson  put the order out some time ago for strict speed limit enforcement all up and down the quickway and thruway .. Me and my friend never witnessed so many pulling over and ticketing, we assume the state needs money so badly that they need to issue these expensive summons.. just a reminder, you shouldn't speed anyway but sometimes it is the traffic you are following and so you tend to forget.. I also do not mind troopers nabbing speeding violators ,, especially the ones on data using their cellphones while wrecklessly driving!  I like that double the fine alot! cheers be good and safe out there! I'm bringing my tipups upstate in the monticello area maybe tomorrow if anybody is interested. peace John
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 05, 2010, 04:47 PM
I'm Going to Canada lake tomorrow now.  Got access from a friends camp.  Mabe some lakers :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 06, 2010, 07:21 AM
I'm Going to Canada lake tomorrow now.  Got access from a friends camp.  Mabe some lakers :)
good luck jimmy!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 08, 2010, 09:47 AM
Made it out Saturday all day to Canada Lake and a few hours on Sunday eve to a small pond.(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010687.jpg)19" laker and an 18" smallie(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010678.jpg)(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010674.jpg)Lots of ice, We maxed out the auger(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/P1010669.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 08, 2010, 11:29 AM
Nice looking fish you got there !

That auger pic looked like me on Sunday....I had the auger right down in the ice pile
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Mar 08, 2010, 03:19 PM
what does everyone think about this weekend and the ice? I want to get at least one more weekend in.
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Post by: pooley on Mar 08, 2010, 05:40 PM
sweet catch jimmy! looks like a nice day.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 08, 2010, 06:43 PM
what does everyone think about this weekend and the ice? I want to get at least one more weekend in.
looks like a wash out Saturday right now :'(

you are gonna have to go north.
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Mar 08, 2010, 08:31 PM

you are gonna have to go north.

If anyone wants to go north let me know
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Post by: mtbusch on Mar 08, 2010, 09:38 PM
Nice fish pics jimmy!  I just got back from a day on lk superior state park in sullivan ..nothing much to brag about cept feeding a dozen and a half shiners to small pickerel and perch.. i managed a small salad bowl of fillets for tomorrow . p- the ice was 15-17 inches of  black with nothing inbetween// there wasn't any slush on top to bog me down..easy walking.. cept the parking lots.. state didn't plow much at all,, i started off thinking swb, but the parking lot ramp wasn't plowed and was still cable keyed (no access) then i drove all the way to that huntington lk.. i didn't like the scenerio..reminded me of lock sheldraked with all those falling apart lk side blds.. so i started at about 10am of superior fished it till dark..best action was sundown in 12 to 15fow..find the ledges ..the deeper water 20 to 25 was dead. fish the weeds/shallows anywhere you go now imo.
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Mar 09, 2010, 04:40 AM
Nice fish pics jimmy!  I just got back from a day on lk superior state park in sullivan ..nothing much to brag about cept feeding a dozen and a half shiners to small pickerel and perch.. i managed a small salad bowl of fillets for tomorrow . p- the ice was 15-17 inches of  black with nothing inbetween// there wasn't any slush on top to bog me down..easy walking.. cept the parking lots.. state didn't plow much at all,, i started off thinking swb, but the parking lot ramp wasn't plowed and was still cable keyed (no access) then i drove all the way to that huntington lk.. i didn't like the scenerio..reminded me of lock sheldraked with all those falling apart lk side blds.. so i started at about 10am of superior fished it till dark..best action was sundown in 12 to 15fow..find the ledges ..the deeper water 20 to 25 was dead. fish the weeds/shallows anywhere you go now imo.
HOW DID THE SHORELINE LOOK AT HUNTINGTON?
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Post by: mtbusch on Mar 09, 2010, 07:58 AM
HOW DID THE SHORELINE LOOK AT HUNTINGTON?
IceBalls, thanks for the pic...guys, be safe out there Saturday....hope things go well  ;D
I could of pulled a sled on the lk from the state public lot if that is what you were asking. some refrozen slush snow mobile tracks..you should have plenty ice yet but not sure after this warm rainy weekend. waterproof boots will be a must on any lk next few days.. not enough overnight freeze imo gl
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 09, 2010, 08:39 AM
All my action jigging has been 3 to 10 FOW lately.  Not much in the deeper areas.
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Mar 09, 2010, 02:34 PM
All my action jigging has been 3 to 10 FOW lately.  Not much in the deeper areas.
MIGHT GIVE IT ONE LAST TRY TOMORROW-WILL ADVISE!!!!!!
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Post by: mtbusch on Mar 09, 2010, 03:37 PM
All my action jigging has been 3 to 10 FOW lately.  Not much in the deeper areas.
  I noticed after about an hr my shiners off the bottom weren't looking to good.. i aclimated them so I suspect the oxygen down in the deep portion of the lk i was on wasn't good enough.. i had no problem with the bait in the 15 or less fow where i caught all my fish. I think some lks can  lose enough oxygen in the deeper sections to move fish closer to the shallows too, seemed to be the case yesterday.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 10, 2010, 10:28 AM
Spawning, bait, O2...... a few weeks ago we were catching bass, pickerel, perch and gills a few feet under the ice.

 I have also seen a lot of caddis fly larve coming up through the holes and crawling on the underside of the ice.
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Post by: mtbusch on Mar 10, 2010, 12:33 PM
Spawning, bait, O2...... a few weeks ago we were catching bass, pickerel, perch and gills a few feet under the ice.

 I have also seen a lot of caddis fly larve coming up through the holes and crawling on the underside of the ice.
Now that you mentioned it, I witnessed tiny black larva of some sort so it seemed,about the size of tiny fleas, probably midge larva of some sort floating at the top of each hole i drilled.
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Post by: Steelhead71 on Mar 11, 2010, 05:22 AM
I think they are water fleas. We saw a lot of them on Saturday.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 11, 2010, 05:47 AM
none the less, with the late ice and melt, insects to bait fish to predators on the move up the water column.
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Post by: topher7694 on Mar 11, 2010, 11:18 AM
anyone seen this pic before?

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v238/ecz100970/ATT00001.jpg)
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Post by: Hammer614 on Mar 11, 2010, 02:21 PM
thats Excellent....thanx for sharing Topher.  Looks like this might be it for the ice..........forecast for NWNJ and southern NY is 2"-4" of rain.   Hope everyones got hip waders.....lol
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 13, 2010, 12:22 PM
1/4" of sleet on the ground   ???  Winter storm watch 3 pm through tomorrow?   ???
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Post by: topher7694 on Mar 13, 2010, 08:50 PM
its been lightly raining here for the last 2 days..no more snow, its all gone ! but the wind has decided which trees needed to stay upright....many did not, as they blew down and took out power all day today....
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Post by: pooley on Mar 14, 2010, 05:03 AM
5 inches of rain here, and more coming today, with 50 MPH wind gusts!
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Post by: timster on Mar 14, 2010, 05:30 PM
Pooley;
I have been hearing on my scanner you guys are getting hit hard.
So far so good up here most of the snow is gone and very little flooding. Only one cellar
pump out this weekend.All the ponds the wife and I went by today have open water.
Come on trout season .
Topher and Joe how you boys making out in Pa.?????
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Post by: pooley on Mar 14, 2010, 06:59 PM
we got hammered, although not many pumpouts in suffern. never saw the ramapo river so flooded, even during hurricane floyd! they closed the thruway! sloatsburgers had to get home via the rest area, or throught harriman state park! WOW!!!!!!!
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Post by: mtbusch on Mar 14, 2010, 07:26 PM
we got hammered, although not many pumpouts in suffern. never saw the ramapo river so flooded, even during hurricane floyd! they closed the thruway! sloatsburgers had to get home via the rest area, or throught harriman state park! WOW!!!!!!!
yeah my brother phoned he got stuck in traffic before heading up.. i'm just glad so far my plce way up is still safe.. just hoping no bs 500 year floods  i experienced along my tail water, just glad the res is not full pool yet.  So i think this is it for me on the ice fish board, just wished we got together more this season.. i'm keeping this account but not likely to post much until next season. glta and Gary, thank you again for sharing with me good times!later all john
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Post by: topher7694 on Mar 14, 2010, 08:17 PM
Pooley;
I have been hearing on my scanner you guys are getting hit hard.
So far so good up here most of the snow is gone and very little flooding. Only one cellar
pump out this weekend.All the ponds the wife and I went by today have open water.
Come on trout season .
Topher and Joe how you boys making out in Pa.?????

we had bad winds that took out a lot of trees, but as far as rain goes, not much, just about 1 inch total...but all the snow within sight of the front of the house is gone....and all of the lakes I drive by on a daily basis are open now...ice is gone
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Post by: timster on Mar 14, 2010, 11:07 PM
We are having some wind now not much rain
Come on trout season ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I can finally get the Rhino out of the shed now ??? Time to put her to work ;) :) ;D
Time to put all the gravel back into the driveway that I plowed up the last 2 storms :cookoo: :%$#!: :thumbsup: Come on golf season ;D ;)
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Post by: mr.clean on Mar 15, 2010, 04:20 AM
Greetings  doing good here in New Windsor only small amount of water in one part of my basement. Snow gone except for a few spots, will have to get out this week and clean up what downed branches i have from the big snow storm.
 On a different topic Thruway Market in Walden has it's remaining ice fishing gear on sale. Also it has been a violet past few days in the neighboring city of Newburgh. Two murders in twentyfour hours ,a few stabbings and slashing. according to reports in my local paper two different gang wars are currently under way . The Latian Kings are battling the Bloods and La Eme (aka Mexican Mafia) is feuding with the BBK (Benkard Barrio Kings - local street gang /Benkard Avenue is a street in Newburgh). The other three gangs have nationwide membership so depending on how well connected the local leadership are for each gang things could get uglier.
 Steve
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Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 15, 2010, 06:01 AM
may be i will go to thruway & checkout the shanties .I would like to get one for next season.
I try to stay out of city of newburgh.
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Mar 15, 2010, 08:49 AM
Looks like i'ts over,  Guess I'll have to go for trout and stripers for a while (thats not a bad thing), Anyway it was a pretty good ice season-met some good guys-Topher, Pooley and his band of demons, And MADBMX.  Hope to do a few more trips with you guys next season.          (Good luck with the baby Tohper)   hey Pooley! pm me if you want to know about the reseviors!!!!!!!!!  Kyle I'll see you out on the river.............                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 15, 2010, 05:29 PM
Still have a foot or so of ice here in Mville.but too much slush to slogg through.  The phones are a ringing for work, so.... I may get in a few more times but maybe that's whishful thinking.
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Post by: YO1157 on Mar 15, 2010, 06:37 PM
Looks like i'ts over,  Guess I'll have to go for trout and stripers for a while (thats not a bad thing), Anyway it was a pretty good ice season-met some good guys-Topher, Pooley and his band of demons, And MADBMX.  Hope to do a few more trips with you guys next season.          (Good luck with the baby Tohper)   hey Pooley! pm me if you want to know about the reseviors!!!!!!!!!  Kyle I'll see you out on the river.............    It was good meeting you BC,we will hook up next year,hope its a better season for ice down here                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      I                  
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Post by: pooley on Mar 15, 2010, 07:05 PM
Looks like i'ts over,  Guess I'll have to go for trout and stripers for a while (thats not a bad thing), Anyway it was a pretty good ice season-met some good guys-Topher, Pooley and his band of demons, And MADBMX.  Hope to do a few more trips with you guys next season.          (Good luck with the baby Tohper)   hey Pooley! pm me if you want to know about the reseviors!!!!!!!!!  Kyle I'll see you out on the river.............                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
i'll be in touch kevin.
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Post by: saquelie on Mar 18, 2010, 12:28 PM
Greetings  doing good here in New Windsor only small amount of water in one part of my basement. Snow gone except for a few spots, will have to get out this week and clean up what downed branches i have from the big snow storm.
 On a different topic Thruway Market in Walden has it's remaining ice fishing gear on sale. Also it has been a violet past few days in the neighboring city of Newburgh. Two murders in twentyfour hours ,a few stabbings and slashing. according to reports in my local paper two different gang wars are currently under way . The Latian Kings are battling the Bloods and La Eme (aka Mexican Mafia) is feuding with the BBK (Benkard Barrio Kings - local street gang /Benkard Avenue is a street in Newburgh). The other three gangs have nationwide membership so depending on how well connected the local leadership are for each gang things could get uglier.
 Steve
Hey mike thats a bad place down there i was working down there the past 3 yrs rented in vails gate. Going to start back up in west point next month. Thinking about renting down on greenwood lake so i can fish at nite do u no anything about the lake? Thru Way in Walden was my mall of choice weekly beat gander in middletown. Been off since christmas here in upstate ny fished on ten diffarent lakes all winter dont want to go back down there im a country boy.
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Post by: IceBalls on Mar 18, 2010, 09:41 PM
All over but the shouting down here guys.  On the other hand....been killing the Cod off Block Island....lots of Codfish Cakes in the freezer.  Don't forget have big boat down here for Ocean fishing this summer....you guys are invited anytime...we all just split gas and bait.  Stay in touch, have a great Summer.

IceBalls
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Post by: pooley on Mar 19, 2010, 08:16 PM
All over but the shouting down here guys.  On the other hand....been killing the Cod off Block Island....lots of Codfish Cakes in the freezer.  Don't forget have big boat down here for Ocean fishing this summer....you guys are invited anytime...we all just split gas and bait.  Stay in touch, have a great Summer.

IceBalls
we discussed it tonight Rodger. we  will set something up.
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Post by: topher7694 on Mar 21, 2010, 01:55 PM
Any news, is Hockey a dad yet?????
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Post by: pooley on Mar 21, 2010, 03:11 PM
Any news, is Hockey a dad yet?????
not yet. i'll be sure to post it when it happens! friday is the due date. ;D
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Post by: pooley on Mar 27, 2010, 09:14 AM
still no baby. Mrs. hockey is doing well, just getting impatient! :P
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Post by: topher7694 on Mar 27, 2010, 09:30 PM
still no baby. Mrs. hockey is doing well, just getting impatient! :P

very understandable.....wis h you all the best of luck on a healthy mom and baby...and a happy Dad !
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Post by: hockey12 on Mar 27, 2010, 11:38 PM
Thanks for the thoughts! Still no news though. I told her she is going to have to wait until atleast tomorrow night due to all of the college hockey that is on tv this weekend!  ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Mar 28, 2010, 03:51 PM
still no news on the pidder padder of hockey skates down there ????????????? ;) ;D
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Post by: pooley on Mar 28, 2010, 03:52 PM
still no news on the pidder padder of hockey skates down there ????????????? ;) ;D
nope. they go to the doctor tomorrow.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 29, 2010, 05:15 PM
He Shoots... He scores! ;)
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Post by: mr.clean on Apr 01, 2010, 04:06 AM
Thought I might see a post on Hockey12 and his wife being new parents. I hope every thing is alright.
  Also wanted to wish everyone a Blessed Passover or Happy Easter.

 Steve
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Post by: YO1157 on Apr 01, 2010, 09:18 PM
I think shes in labor now,havent heard anything in a couple hours
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 01, 2010, 10:15 PM
Keep us posted !!
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Post by: hockey12 on Apr 02, 2010, 05:37 AM
Hey guys, thanks for all the thoughts. Emily was born last night around 11. She spent the night in intensive care because the cord was wrapped around the neck. She is doing great now and should be released to us some time this morning! We were able to sit in the intensive care nursery with her for a good part of the night/ early morning!
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Post by: timster on Apr 02, 2010, 07:43 AM
Congrats Hockey
Hope mom and baby are doing fine.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you brother.
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 02, 2010, 08:04 AM
Congratulations to the both of you and the little one !  Hope all is healthy and well !
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Post by: pooley on Apr 02, 2010, 05:09 PM
great news rob!
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 02, 2010, 08:51 PM
congrats rob...glad to hear all is well....
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Post by: mr.clean on Apr 03, 2010, 02:47 AM
Congratulations to you Rob, your wife and the family.Prayers sent for continued good health of Emily and your wife.

 Steve
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Post by: pooley on Apr 03, 2010, 12:46 PM
went out for a few hours today, just to get the bugs out. got a 16 inch largemouth. nice morning, but i should have worn boots! the bottom of the boat was COLD!!!
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 03, 2010, 01:22 PM
went out for a few hours today, just to get the bugs out. got a 16 inch largemouth. nice morning, but i should have worn boots! the bottom of the boat was COLD!!!

I'm jealous !   we will be out soon with the boat, probably the first week in May....it will be stream and river fishing til then for trout !  gotta get the baby seat ready for the boat first.. ;)

separate question..pooley, those kastmasters you had gotten last year, were they green and silver and blue and silver? I found some that are like perch colored and rainbow colored as well... I'll pick up a couple next time I go there....if you think they would work...they are in the 1/12th oz size as well..
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Post by: pooley on Apr 04, 2010, 10:40 AM
I'm jealous !   we will be out soon with the boat, probably the first week in May....it will be stream and river fishing til then for trout !  gotta get the baby seat ready for the boat first.. ;)

separate question..pooley, those kastmasters you had gotten last year, were they green and silver and blue and silver? I found some that are like perch colored and rainbow colored as well... I'll pick up a couple next time I go there....if you think they would work...they are in the 1/12th oz size as well..
more colors, more options!
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 05, 2010, 06:46 AM
I grabbed a couple different ones Saturday when we went down...next trip I'll grab the 3 pack of the perch, brown and rainbow color patterns.....saw a mounted 10lb walleye with a silver kastmaster tipped with a Berkley Gulp minnow....beautiful fish...happy Belated Easter guys...hope Emily is doing well...
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Post by: pooley on Apr 05, 2010, 09:06 AM
now that i have a few, i see other people having sucess with them. i'll look for more colors too.
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Post by: hockey12 on Apr 05, 2010, 09:27 PM
Everyone is doing great , thanks for asking! Just trying to get this new sleep schedule down, totally worth it though!  In a couple years I cant wait to get her on the ice! Everyone keeps calling her an April Fools Day baby, but I am calling her an opening day of trout season baby!
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Post by: hockey12 on Apr 07, 2010, 12:05 AM
Tonight was a great night!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 07, 2010, 08:03 AM
Tonight was a great night!!!!!!!!!!

What we miss???
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Post by: pooley on Apr 08, 2010, 09:09 AM
What we miss???
firehouse elections. we put things right! :flex:
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 13, 2010, 07:42 AM
firehouse elections. we put things right! :flex:
a armed  take over or a peaceful election ????????????  ;) ;D
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Post by: hockey12 on Apr 13, 2010, 08:19 PM
a armed  take over or a peaceful election ????????????  ;) ;D

they never knew what hit them!
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Post by: timster on Apr 14, 2010, 08:18 AM
Well don't keep us all in suspence ???
Was it an end run or a straight on head but? ;D
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Post by: pooley on Apr 15, 2010, 06:13 PM
head butt. :flex: ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 17, 2010, 10:53 AM
lmao...knowing youse guys i wudd expect nuthin less.... ;) ;D....has the fire house decore changed to a ice shack look since the hostle take over..... ;D
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Post by: pooley on Apr 18, 2010, 02:22 PM
not yet! :P
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 19, 2010, 08:00 AM
well hopefully this weekend was  the last of the  snow flurries / frost crap....spring gobbler blast and fly  rod time is up next.... :) how did topher fare on his b-day yesterday ???????????
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Post by: pooley on Apr 19, 2010, 12:58 PM
happy birthday topher!!!
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Post by: mr.clean on Apr 20, 2010, 04:08 AM
Happy birthday Topher, I hope you had a great day.

 Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 20, 2010, 10:15 AM
broke in a new rod and caught some fish......chased a palomino around for about an hour, but no luck.....gotta get the fly rod out now, cuz all the crazies from opening day won't be in the good spots now....
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 20, 2010, 08:08 PM
2 words....Royal Coachman    5 fish limit of stockies within 1 hour.....only took that long cuz i was in a bad spot for the flyrod and I culled 2 fish...all fish kept alive were over 13"  4 bows and 1 sweet brookie...the pics didn't come out well, but will post them later anyways !!    how is everyong else doin???
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Post by: pooley on Apr 20, 2010, 08:31 PM
well, 7:30am i was in riverhead long island, and 3;15 PM I was in sayer, PA!  600 miles 2 cars! 3 really, cause i towed a loaner back from sayer. :P
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Post by: mschott on Apr 20, 2010, 10:25 PM
2 words....Royal Coachman    5 fish limit of stockies within 1 hour.....only took that long cuz i was in a bad spot for the flyrod and I culled 2 fish...all fish kept alive were over 13"  4 bows and 1 sweet brookie...the pics didn't come out well, but will post them later anyways !!    how is everyong else doin???
  The boy and i tried the dyberry sat morn -wow haven't seen that many people in years , caught a few small natives above the rifle range in the fast water ,caught 1 for the smoker by the dry dam.Sunday went to gamelands in welcome lake and caught 4 nice rainbows.got most of em on spoons  next will be the fly rod.-got it out tonight ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 21, 2010, 11:08 AM
the winstons coming out sat. on the big d..... ;D ....got beer at pecks this morning...hatches all over the dodges window....too smeared to match... ;) ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 21, 2010, 12:54 PM
couldnt help it today....fired up the jiffy just hear it run.... ;D
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Post by: pooley on Apr 21, 2010, 02:34 PM
on my trip to PA, my flatbed was coated with everything hatching along the willowemoc, beaver kill, delawares, susquehannas, and chenengo river! what a mess! tough washing it today!
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 21, 2010, 05:45 PM
i bet pooley...twas bugging today...
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Post by: mschott on Apr 21, 2010, 09:14 PM
couldn't help it today....fired up the jiffy just hear it run.... ;D
   put some string on it and you got yourself a serious weedwacker !!
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 22, 2010, 04:46 PM
the winstons coming out sat. on the big d..... ;D ....got beer at pecks this morning...hatches all over the dodges window....too smeared to match... ;) ;D

we have several caddis colors hatching, as well as Quill Gordon's....I'm sure that the BWO's are still at it, but in the tail end of their hatch....
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 22, 2010, 10:27 PM
bwo's were all over blondezillas bumper ;) ;D
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Post by: hockey12 on Apr 24, 2010, 05:27 PM
http://(http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo217/robstevens12/IMG00108.jpg)
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Post by: hockey12 on Apr 24, 2010, 05:29 PM
Pooley had quite a day! I took his pic as he pulled up to the boat ramp. I didn't catch anything myself, kinda hard when 1 guy takes all of the fish! ;D
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Post by: pooley on Apr 24, 2010, 05:39 PM
what a crappie day! :P
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 24, 2010, 06:27 PM
what did ya do, jig that magic lure of yours over the side of the boat?  nice catch !
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 24, 2010, 07:36 PM
holy smokes....wudda days work ...nice... very good catch guys....
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Post by: mr.clean on Apr 25, 2010, 03:05 AM
Some times it is nice to have a crappie day. Pooley you are quite the crappie fishermen between this trip and the photos you posted from Lake Huntington last year.
  Hockey I hope all is well with little Emily.
 Steve
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Post by: pooley on Apr 25, 2010, 10:55 AM
1/32 oz maribou jig 2 feet under a bobber in chartruse
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Post by: hockey12 on Apr 25, 2010, 07:29 PM
1/32 oz maribou jig 2 feet under a bobber in chartruse
Don't let him lie, he had one of those electric fish shockers! 1-800-TIPP-DEC
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 26, 2010, 11:18 AM
Don't let him lie, he had one of those electric fish shockers! 1-800-TIPP-DEC
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 26, 2010, 01:32 PM
quieter than a quarterstick.... ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 27, 2010, 11:09 AM
are you saying he got more "bang" fer his buck topher ?????????? ;) ;D
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Post by: pooley on Apr 27, 2010, 02:30 PM
buuuuuurrrrrppppppp! ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 27, 2010, 07:39 PM
absolutely !  Pooley, you take 17 out to Sayre? if so, you passed about a mile from where I work in Binghamton...
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 27, 2010, 11:07 PM
buuuuuurrrrrppppppp! ;D
aaaah beer and fryed fish....was there any casualty's on sunday/ raceday.... ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Apr 28, 2010, 07:58 AM
geeze get the tipups and start the augers...we're making ice over here....freezing out side... ;) ;D
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Post by: Joes fishing on Apr 28, 2010, 04:21 PM
geeze get the tipups and start the augers...we're making ice over here....freezing out side... ;) ;D
I agree It's been spitting snow here for the past 2 days.  :wacko:
With all of the Volcano activity I expect we are in for some freaky weather this year.
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Post by: topher7694 on Apr 30, 2010, 09:26 AM
Supposed to be a beautiful day for the walleye opener tomorrow...any takers?
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Post by: pooley on Apr 30, 2010, 01:05 PM
absolutely !  Pooley, you take 17 out to Sayre? if so, you passed about a mile from where I work in Binghamton...
yeah, and i thought i should google it on my blackberry, but it was a 600 mile day, and i was tired coming back!
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Post by: holehawg on May 01, 2010, 10:26 PM
i was out on the d all day topher but was fishing fer shad...nothing happening  but did see some ladys on landers rafts that were cute.... ;) ;D
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Post by: holehawg on May 02, 2010, 08:24 PM
nothing today but eels and chubs....but the beer was cold.... ;) ;D and whats up with the  early  rock slime in the d????????????
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Post by: pooley on May 04, 2010, 07:10 AM
this mothers day flower sale is getting in the way of fishing! >:(
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Post by: topher7694 on May 04, 2010, 08:00 AM
 :tipup: I'm still waiting to hear where TFB wants to go for Mother's Day !
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Post by: holehawg on May 06, 2010, 09:00 AM
no fishing this weekend...blondezilla has layed down the law....i'll be building her a arbor fer moms day...yippee... ;) ;D
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Post by: timster on May 06, 2010, 10:41 AM
We have a mothers day pancake breakfast at the fire house and after I'm taking mama
to play some golf and drink a couple  ;D then have lunch at the country club  :clap: :thumbsup:
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Post by: hockey12 on May 06, 2010, 05:04 PM
Lawrence Taylor making news in suffern! ESPN called Suffern- Upstate NY
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Post by: timster on May 06, 2010, 09:36 PM
Suffern upstate NY ???? ??? rotfl
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Post by: mr.clean on May 07, 2010, 05:27 AM
If it is not in the five Burroughs of N.Y.C. or on the Island (Long Island) ,it has to be upstate  ::).
  Also to all the S.E.N.Y. female Ice Shanty members may you have a great day.
Steve
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Post by: jimmyclaude on May 08, 2010, 08:05 AM
Hey!  Happy Mothers day to all you Icey Mothers  ;D
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Post by: pooley on May 08, 2010, 02:46 PM
i've been called a mother once or twice! ::) thanks jimmy! ;D
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Post by: holehawg on May 09, 2010, 07:21 PM
was that jimmy ?????????  ;) ;D   
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Post by: holehawg on May 11, 2010, 06:42 PM
remind me not to party with LT...lol...hell $300.00 buys a house up here .... ;) ;D
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Post by: hockey12 on May 11, 2010, 07:02 PM
Just wanted to let you guys know that Pooley's mother passed away early this morning. Keep him and his family in your thoughts!
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Post by: mr.clean on May 12, 2010, 06:53 AM
Hockey12 thank you for posting this sad event . The passing of a loved one is never easy.
 Steve
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Post by: holehawg on May 12, 2010, 07:33 AM
hang in there pooley.....i think i can say that  all of us on here are pulling for ya...
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Post by: timster on May 12, 2010, 09:54 AM
Chris;
My thoughts and prayers are with you bro.
She was a very nice lady.
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Post by: pooley on May 12, 2010, 03:11 PM
thanks guys!
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Post by: holehawg on May 15, 2010, 07:44 PM
well chores are done...tomorrow i can fish .... ;D
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Post by: timster on May 16, 2010, 10:38 PM
were playing golf more than we are fishing I'm not sure what the problem is here
HELP ??? ;D ;D
but i'm not bit#@hing LOL
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Post by: holehawg on May 17, 2010, 05:10 PM
got out today on the delaware up by callicoon...lost a nice rainbow..the only hit of the day...got tomorrow off too so might try again if the rain aint too bad.... :-\
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Post by: pooley on May 18, 2010, 11:00 AM
got a white perch, and some yellows yesterday. memorial day fish fry! ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on May 24, 2010, 10:21 PM
Just checking in...not much going on here on the northern end of things....baby's growing, house things are getting done slowly, doing some fishing here and there....
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Post by: hockey12 on May 26, 2010, 09:34 PM
Glad to hear the baby is doing well Topher. Mine is getting big also. She was born with dislocated hips, but they are improving each day! Hopefully she will be out of her brace in the coming weeks. Pooley and I have been getting out on the lakes. We are doing really well with the panfish!
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Post by: mr.clean on May 27, 2010, 05:29 AM
Topher-Hockey Glad to hear your respective infants are doing well, they will be walking and talking before you know it. Personally have not had much freetime to go fishing.
 Steve
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Post by: pooley on May 27, 2010, 08:47 AM
plenty of fish for the fish fry sunday. going out saturday! ;D
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Post by: mr.clean on May 27, 2010, 06:57 PM
I see this thread is on its' hundredth page impressive since Pooley started it a little over fourteen months ago. May everyone have a safe and enjoyable Memorial holiday weekend.
 Steve
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Post by: pooley on May 27, 2010, 07:46 PM
happy 100th! and happy memorial day gang!
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Post by: mr.clean on May 28, 2010, 02:26 PM
Just for everyones information there is an article in today's Times Herald Record that Alliance Energy has filed paper work with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to transfer their licenses to the four reservoirs and power plants in Sullivan County to a private-equity firm.The equity firms name is Hudson Clean Energy Partners out of Teaneck,NJ. .The reservoirs and power plants will be managed by Subsidiaries called Eagle Creek.
  Hopefully they will raise the level of water held in Toronto Reservoir which for the past few years has been kept extremely low requiring a lengthy portage to reach water deep enough to launch a small boat.The other three reservoirs involved are Swinging Bridge ,Monguap Falls and Rio.

  Four Reservoirs in Sullivan County to be sold article by Victor Whitman    www.recordonline.com (http://www.recordonline.com)

 Steve
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Post by: pooley on May 28, 2010, 08:34 PM
good info Steve!
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Post by: holehawg on May 28, 2010, 11:07 PM
have a great weekend folks...be careful out there partying it up....lol... ;D
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Post by: pooley on May 29, 2010, 04:55 PM
be safe gang! plenty of DWI checks this weekend!
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 30, 2010, 11:13 AM
Well, the 4th is coming, so Happy 4th to you guys/gals.....spent last weekend up at Niagara Falls and had a great time......what's the rest of you guys up to?
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 30, 2010, 04:23 PM
working like a dog topher.... ;) ;D...hating the humid weather... will be partying up at woodstock ny this weekend ...then i'll be camping and fishing at lake goerge ny  the last week of july....cant wait....
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 30, 2010, 05:36 PM
geeze...happy belated birthday pooley........ :tipup:
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Post by: mr.clean on Jul 01, 2010, 09:32 AM
Pooley hope you had a great birthday.
   Finally had time to do some fishing, was on vacation last week southern New Jersey shore (Ocean City) . Slow action for me seven fish caught in around thirty hours of fishing spread over five days. Here is the report one fluke around ten inches second day out legal possession length is eighteen inches. Friday my last day of fishing was the best in terms of action with one small black sea bass ,and five small smooth dogfish (look like baby sharks) . Only saw one legal size fluke caught (20 inches) . I was fishing from the Ocean City -Long Port Pier (actually a section of old bridge that was left standing after a new bridge was erected five or six years ago) The ocean motions and I do not agree so I fish from shore.
   Every one Have a safe Fourth of July weekend.
 Steve
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 07, 2010, 11:45 AM
this heat is aweful....come on dec. ;) ;D
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Post by: pooley on Jul 07, 2010, 01:33 PM
that's why my facebook avatar is my sled in snow!!!! :P
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Post by: mschott on Jul 08, 2010, 09:41 PM

this heat is aweful....come on dec. ;) ;D

  boy you aren't kidden !!!
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 09, 2010, 04:29 PM
whew...come on rain....come on fall...come on ice season....burp.... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jul 09, 2010, 06:25 PM
finally seeing some sprinkles here now...figures, that as we are packing up to go camping  ::)
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Post by: mr.clean on Jul 10, 2010, 03:59 AM
Topher I hope your camping trip does not get rained out, but my area needs rain  lawn starting to turn brown. Local farmers irrigating their crops the high temperatures and heat earlier in the week took a toll on the lettuce crop.
  Everyone try to stay cool and may you all have good fishing.
 Steve
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Post by: holehawg on Jul 10, 2010, 06:45 AM
rain just means more time in the tent with tfb and some capt. and coke topher....lol...perhap s another little fishing partner will be made... ;) ;D have fun and good luck... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 10, 2010, 08:28 AM
it was the boys idea to go this weekend, being a Pirate themed weekend at the Yogi Bear Campground......gonna take the newest fishing buddy out in the creek to give her first lesson.....and to try out her life vest...I'll be sure to get lots of pics from Outside the tent... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jul 10, 2010, 08:43 AM
been raining a little here so far. hope it rains all day! we need it bad!

have fun topher!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 11, 2010, 01:07 PM
no rain to speak of here....rivers muddy so it must have rained hard up river.... :-\.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 11, 2010, 06:59 PM
we got rain sprinkles the first half of the day, but after that the weather was beautiful !  Add 2 more species to the Kastmaster Hall of Fame....smallmouth and ROCK BASS !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jul 12, 2010, 07:49 AM
nice topher!

not much rain here. that sucks!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 12, 2010, 09:02 PM
we got some more rain this evening...not enough to help, but some is better than none !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jul 13, 2010, 11:20 AM
hoping for more rain today!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 13, 2010, 05:32 PM
we are wishing up here as well...but no rain yet.....gotta find an injun to do the rain dance I guess !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 14, 2010, 05:32 AM
injin danced.... ;) ;D with beers... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 14, 2010, 07:09 PM
musta worked fairly well...we got a fair amount of rain up this way last night and today ! Thanks Buddy !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jul 15, 2010, 06:37 AM
rained most of the day here. we still need more!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 15, 2010, 05:10 PM
injin will dance with labatts again...send pooley flood water... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jul 15, 2010, 05:50 PM
Up to our arm pits in Hippies  :P  :afro: in Mariaville... Camp Bisco music festival started today. Alot of  :callcops:  doin road blocks that we just drive through  8)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 16, 2010, 05:25 AM
any smoke in the air mr. jimmy... ;) ;D fishing with the son law on sunday...big bass lake ;)....1 week til lake goerge vacation... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jul 16, 2010, 03:32 PM
good to see jimmy is still kicking! things must have finally slowed down a little!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 17, 2010, 09:24 PM
well at least hes working...not selling hot dogs following the dead heads on tour.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jul 19, 2010, 03:12 AM
well at least hes working...not selling hot dogs following the dead heads on tour.... ;) ;D

 I think hamburgers with magic mushrooms would be more profitable. Jimmy good to hear from you, liked your post in the what do you do for a living.
 Holehawg have a great time in Lake George . Next time you do the rain dance maybe try Rolling Rock (PA. produced) or Saranac (NY. produced ),using Labatts probably caused floods somewhere in Canada.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jul 19, 2010, 02:43 PM
gotta surport the motherland too steve...me grandma was a quebeck born canuck...lol...besides labatts is great... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 20, 2010, 08:13 PM
besides, those Canadians make a mean brew !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jul 21, 2010, 04:08 AM
My public apology to Holehawg, Labbatts must do the trick for rain had a flood watch in my area (Orange county) on Monday evening .The rain was much needed could still use more my hometown (New Windsor) had issued a drought warning before this last storm.
  I'm in agreement with Holehawg and Topher Canadians do produce some good beer.

 Joe during your Lake George trip you may want to visit site sponsor Fish 307, there also is a Colemen camping equipment store in one of the outlet malls on state route 9.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jul 31, 2010, 10:20 PM
Hi Guys!!!   Hope you're all having a good Summer.  I'm kind of "Land-Locked" right now (transmission trouble with my Port side engine), but the crabbing (Blue Claws) has been spectacular.
I just read a post on the General forum about spending the night on the ice in portable shantys, and I'm "psyched".  I think we shoudl try planning a weekend campout on some lake with tents, etc.  If we plan it right, and far enough in advance, we should be able to get a good group together and have some real fun out there!   
Any comments....ideas where to go????  We could even make it a "contest" of sorts (first fish caught between 10PM and Midnight, first guy to fall asleep and drop his rod in the hole, ....you know, our sort of insane fun!!).
I'll check back in a couple of days........

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 01, 2010, 06:53 PM
i be heading down yer way fer a sunday striper trip this  coming weekend.... i like that idea ya got roger...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 01, 2010, 07:31 PM
hmmmmmmm!? ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 02, 2010, 05:29 PM
fishing..pooley...i'm fishing.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 05, 2010, 10:17 AM
i like it roger!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 10, 2010, 05:59 PM
too dang hot and humid....enough already....start up oct. bow hunting...then gun...then freeze damn it.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 13, 2010, 04:55 PM
It will be here before you know it......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 17, 2010, 05:16 PM
i is ready...3 doe tags...1 buck....and ice gear and jiffy is ready.....now to finish my first homemade batch of wine.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 18, 2010, 08:22 PM
your shooter crossed the road about 100 yards in front of me this morning.....they look so cool in velvet, especially when they have big racks !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 21, 2010, 07:17 AM
roll down the danger ranger window and" harvest" that buck..... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 23, 2010, 07:07 AM
or use the bumper!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 23, 2010, 04:20 PM
pooleys on to sum'thing...have ya seen the price of ammo..... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 26, 2010, 06:36 PM
I'd have to ride in the back with TFB driving......bow won't work from the passenger seat.....anyone got a crossbow I could borrow?????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 26, 2010, 08:01 PM
yepper...7mm o8 crossbow... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 27, 2010, 09:30 AM
I killed my first deer with a 7mm08......great shooting gun !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 27, 2010, 02:00 PM
just hold a hosta out the window. they love hostas. should bring them into knife range. LOL!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 27, 2010, 11:01 PM
my lord your right...plus they love blondezillas cherry tree.... ;D....rubbing horns..... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Aug 28, 2010, 09:20 PM
put some hosta's round the cherry tree now and you're all set 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 29, 2010, 10:16 AM
Holehawg, you oughta just lasso and tie up that buck you took a pic of this AM...will save you freezing your arse off sitting in the woods waiting for him...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Aug 30, 2010, 08:35 AM
i dont see him making it out of bow season... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 31, 2010, 04:00 PM
hey guys, new size flags in the proshop  12"x18"   I'm gonna get one !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 02, 2010, 12:19 PM
yeah topher...i think i'm gonna buy one too....it'll look good on the sled next to stars and stripes :thumbsup:.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 05, 2010, 01:01 PM
I ordered the Black Flag....says 2-4 weeks for shipping.....Joe, those tip ups yesterday were a really cool thing to see...shouldn't be hard to duplicate !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 05, 2010, 10:06 PM
yeah i'm itching to use them.... ;D...plating with hard water stuff in sept. ... ::) gotta be nutts... ;) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: luvs2fish on Sep 06, 2010, 06:27 AM
topher  how much is shipping on those flags?
thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 06, 2010, 07:18 AM
i need ice!!!!!!!!! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 06, 2010, 10:33 AM
topher  how much is shipping on those flags?
thanks

5.95 for shipping....it always says 2-4 weeks for delivery, but it is always faster than that...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 08, 2010, 11:47 AM
happy b day hockey.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Sep 10, 2010, 09:25 PM
Thanks Joe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Sep 11, 2010, 07:43 AM
Belated birthday greetings Hockey12 hope you had a great day and that your daughter is doing well.
   In other news I was in Sullivan county last Saturday (9/4) there is a small grocery store called Granny's on route 17b in Mongaup Valley that carries live bait fish. Next time I'm in the area will get their phone number and hours of operation. Also will drive by Toronto Reservoir and see if it will be worth the effort to ice fish this season. Last I knew the water level was still extremely low.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 12, 2010, 09:23 AM
good lick to the suffern guys with their giants today....i'm sure the firehouse will be rocking... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 13, 2010, 10:40 AM
thanks joe. it was quiet. frankie and i were out till 3am saturday night. 9/11 memorial, memorial softball game. John was ready to kill someone over this mosque crap! never seen him so pissed! he was with the FDNY all day down there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 13, 2010, 10:17 PM
got my new Iceshanty Flag today in the mail  !....top that with a good hail storm...we were ready to fish !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 14, 2010, 07:25 AM
thanks joe. it was quiet. frankie and i were out till 3am saturday night. 9/11 memorial, memorial softball game. John was ready to kill someone over this mosque crap! never seen him so **censored**ed! he was with the FDNY all day down there.
i'm all fer personal freedom... :-\... but cant say i blame him pooley.....got some folks up this way riled up too... everythings just one big mess right now....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 15, 2010, 10:21 AM
yeah, he knew a LOT of guys who died there, and is sick himself from working on the pile. sucks!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 15, 2010, 12:41 PM
yeah, he knew a LOT of guys who died there, and is sick himself from working on the pile. sucks!
ooh man that does suk >:(...sorry to hear that...no wonder hes worked up...got a right to be... >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Sep 15, 2010, 05:50 PM

I was going to chime in on that Muslim mosque discussion, but they don't allow profanity on here.....so I'll keep my mouth shut!

Did you guys see that thread on the "General chit chat" board titled "Need help transporting" ???    We gotta buy a bunch of those!!!!

Going ocean fishing tomorrow....the Bonita and Albies are in!!!!

Later................. ........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Sep 16, 2010, 08:51 PM
Regarding the mosque near ground zero, I say let them build it. But across the
street, we should put a topless bar,called "You Mecca Me Hot". next
to that, a gay bar called "The Turban Cowboy" and next to that, a
pork-rib restaurant called "Iraq o' Ribs"?Lets see who's really
...tolerant!..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Sep 16, 2010, 10:31 PM
Make a New Yorker happy.......Burn a Quaran today !!!

No Bones or Albies today.....but loaded up on MONGO SEA BASS & PORGIES!!!  Freezer is bulging at the seams!!!

Damn......  Can't wait for Ice !!!!!   Get a tear in my eye every time I open garage door and see my lonely sled sitting there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 17, 2010, 07:51 AM
Regarding the mosque near ground zero, I say let them build it. But across the
street, we should put a topless bar,called "You Mecca Me Hot". next
to that, a gay bar called "The Turban Cowboy" and next to that, a
pork-rib restaurant called "Iraq o' Ribs"?Lets see who's really
...tolerant!..
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: i agree hockey...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Sep 17, 2010, 08:30 AM
Someone posted that on facebook, thought it was funny and people would enjoy it!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 17, 2010, 01:06 PM
good one rob! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 17, 2010, 10:03 PM
2nd that !  Good one !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Sep 18, 2010, 05:03 AM
Regarding the mosque near ground zero, I say let them build it. But across the
street, we should put a topless bar,called "You Mecca Me Hot". next
to that, a gay bar called "The Turban Cowboy" and next to that, a
pork-rib restaurant called "Iraq o' Ribs"?Lets see who's really
...tolerant!..
HEY FELLAS! LONG TIME-NO TALK, HOPE EVERYONE HAD A GOOD SUMMER, I'LL LET YOU GUYS KNOW IF THEY PUT UP THAT TOPLESS JOINT AND RIB JOINT(MAYBE WE CAN HAVE A FALL GATHERING WHILE WE WAIT FOR THE ICE-AND TALK ABOUT THE RED WHITE AND BLUE)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 20, 2010, 11:55 AM
nice to hear from you BC......Joe, counting down the days til Saturday....still trying to get ahold of those baits I messaged you about on FB.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 21, 2010, 10:29 PM
gotta see if this works.....


                             (http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a398/grump606/doh.gif)


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 22, 2010, 09:39 AM
having bait issues too...but i'll have something that will work... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 22, 2010, 09:54 AM
if nothing else, I have similar baits to what you are looking for.......got a good feeling though that they will work if the other bait isn't available
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 22, 2010, 11:13 AM
trip to the big D?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 22, 2010, 11:44 AM
trip to the big D?

yeppers !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 22, 2010, 02:19 PM
good luck guys!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 26, 2010, 03:39 PM
Shoulda had a MIRC outing on the "D" yesterday !  Joe, congrats on the "Homerun" and the many smallies and rockbass that were caught !!!!We flew the IS Flag proudly !

Room is all prepped for drywall...1 wall Tues nite, 1 wall Wed nite....if all goes well, 2 weeks...let's do it again !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 26, 2010, 06:12 PM
just buzz me...another sat night is good.....be even better prepared this time... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 26, 2010, 06:14 PM
if things change, and I can't get out with ya, I know it's a little drive, but you are welcome to grab the boat to take out....I'll have the batteries charged :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 26, 2010, 06:16 PM
was eyeing new jon boat at gander.....i think i know where my weekend stone laying job dough is going... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 26, 2010, 06:18 PM
this time i'll remember the camera.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 26, 2010, 07:38 PM
I think I'll grab the underwater camera too.....in case there is a slow time between bites.....just to see whats under there......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 26, 2010, 07:51 PM
wish i could find live 5'' eels fer bait....hate the thought of running to long island.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Sep 26, 2010, 09:14 PM
aND JUST WHAT'S WRONG WITH lONG iSLAND????  How many ya want????   I'll mail 'em up there in a Won-Ton soup container!!!  Live delivery not guaranteed however......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 27, 2010, 12:01 PM
probably however many it takes ! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Sep 30, 2010, 11:59 AM
aND JUST WHAT'S WRONG WITH lONG iSLAND????  How many ya want????   I'll mail 'em up there in a Won-Ton soup container!!!  Live delivery not guaranteed however......
;D nuthing wrong with long island or you roger buddy...its just that my sis in law lives there ...which means blondezilla will wanna tag along ...which means we'll pass malls.....which means i'll be broke again... ;) ;D
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Post by: IceBalls on Sep 30, 2010, 08:50 PM
BLACKFISH SEASON starts tomorrow (Oct. 1 )...should be in HIGH GEAR in 2 or 3 weeks.  I know a charter boat that fishes Long Island Sound out of Port Washington for 6 men, cost is about $100 to $125 per man (will check on this).  Any of you guys want to hop down here for a fun trip???  We have four guys already - need two more.  Can be on a Sat. or Sun. (or even mid-week).  Let me know if interested.
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Post by: reelaction on Sep 30, 2010, 09:21 PM
 hey rodger ::sounds like you are going out with my budy rich from the angler
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Post by: IceBalls on Sep 30, 2010, 11:31 PM
reelaction.....yes...s aw Rich and Kenny earlier tonight....they put on a Blackfish Seminar in Louie's Restaurant.  Been fishing with them since they opened for business in Howard Beach.  Where are you located???
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Post by: reelaction on Oct 01, 2010, 04:46 AM
out of cityisland bronx,ny  www.islandcurrent.com
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 02, 2010, 09:49 PM
REELACTION.......Danny ???   Is that you ???

Fished the Jones Beach Piers Blackfish / Bluefish Tournament today.  When I left the pier, I was in 2nd place.  Tomorrow is the second day of the tournament....going back for more!!!

I fished the Island Current last winter up in Rhode Island......mighty good Codfishing !!!  You going up there this Winter???

Wanna join us for some fun with Kenny & Rich???  Give me a call when you get a chance......let's stay in touch.....plenty of Ice Fisihing coming up !!!

Rodger

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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 03, 2010, 09:51 PM
Got my crappie lures ordered this weekend....Got 95% drywall finished...just have to do the finishing touches.....how are the rest of ya holding up?
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 04, 2010, 12:48 AM
I've been thinking about that "Ice Fishing Weekend" we discussed, and a few questions came to mind.  I don't think it's too early to begin making plans for something like this if we want to have a really good time!!  Consider the following:

1.  What weekend would be good for everyone?

2.  Which lake?? (My suggestion is Huntington)

3.  Should we keep this just between "us", or should we invite everyone.

4.  Do we need permission from any local officials (Police, F.D., local town officials, etc.) to be on the ice overnight??

5.  Should we all do separate cooking for Sat. nite dinner, or shoudl we do some kind of cooperative thing??

6.  Do we want to have a bonfire on Sat. nite, and do we need permission to do that??

7  Do we want to make this a kind of Mini-Contest Weekend with just some silly "token" prizes for the winners, or is that just a dumb idea??

8  Can anyone think of any important questions that I missed, thqt have to be addressed?

LET'S GET THIS THING MOVING ALONG SO WE CAN ALL HAVE A BLAST!!!
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 04, 2010, 10:14 AM
i'll have to check on the regs....i dont know if over night on huntington is allowed....but i bet it could be done at highland...
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 04, 2010, 08:28 PM
Highland would be good too.......

Let's hear from more of the guys on the other questions and especially the date.
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 05, 2010, 01:02 PM
I do not think I could make the whole weekend possibly one day. What ever lake is chosen should have a good population of fish known to be active at night .(Crappie/Walleye) . Huntington might present a problem with the few houses on the shore. I would suggest Lake Superior in Town of Bethel. We would have to find out about night fishing (county or state facility might not be allowed) ,also do not know if parking area is plowed out in winter, have to walk down hill to access lake might be a problem hauling gear up hill after fishing.
 I have to talk to a fishing partner about trip to Lake Pleasant area in Adirondacks the first or second week in February should be able to fish with all of you on Saturday of either week.
 Any contest can not include cash prizes as per I.S. rules .  We also may need to think about lodging there is a small motel at the intersection of route 17b and route52 in Fosterdale (near Huntington) also Eldred preserve on route 55 (Near Lake Superior on the way to Highland for some of us).
 If my experience with gatherings is any indication I would not expect a large crowd.
 Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 05, 2010, 08:01 PM
I agree Steve...not many people are hardcore enough to stay on the lake and fish a whole weekend.....but, if we do an overnight type of event..maybe we should do an afternoon start with the overnight and then fish the morning bite......I'm in, regardless of whether its Highland or Huntington....I usually get a 1 day license though...would have to look into other options....I would have to say probably late January to early February would be the best time frame.  No contests are really necessary, just a get together with everyone and have a good time and catch alot of fish !   we would have enough time to fish different areas of the lake...some on one side, some on the other ....
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 06, 2010, 05:17 AM
I like your thinking Topher if most of us got there around noon we could cut holes and set up then move away from the area the noise from all the activity may spook fish. We could have a group meal ,bs while watching for flags. I know on some lakes there is a late afternoon high activity period with certain species of fish. Chain Pickerel seem to turn on an hour or two before dark. Also your idea would let us fish the late afternoon/early eve. bite plus the following mornings sunrise bite. If enough people have two way radios splitting into smaller groups is a great idea can cover more water and report to others if one area seems to be the hot spot.
 For Topher's and others info. at the top of the NY.general board is a new York news&info. thread it contains a link to the NY.D.E.C. website which should have licence options.
 One question that just came to me would this be a family outing (some kids might make it through the night) or just adult. I will keep checking this thread for future developments.
 Steve                    I just looked at the D.E.C.'s website non resident licences are $15/one day, $35/seven day,$70/one year.
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Post by: pooley on Oct 06, 2010, 10:01 AM
a late afternoon start would be best, then fish into the night, then up for the morning bite. sounds like a plan!
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 06, 2010, 04:28 PM
Hi Steve;  I've seen Superior in the Winter.....I would not relish a walk either up or down that hill from the parking lot. 
Seems like we've got some interest in an overnight, so let's try to get it together.  When I mentioned a contest, I meant something more fun than serious competition.  Absolutely NO MONEY involved, just "silly" prizes (for example, I have a "Big Mouth Billy Bass" that I would donate to the winner, with an appropriate inscription).  Anyway, just a thought to make things interesting.
As far as accomodations are concerned.....my thought was to stay out on the ice overnight (never done that before).  But, if anyone wants to "run home to Mommy" at night, the Fosterdale Motor Lodge is a nice place to stay (been there, done that).
I can ask my friend John (Squidboy) to check out the situation at Sand Beach Bar for access to Highland Lk. ( he lives in Yulan, abt 15 mins. away), and about any problems staying out overnight.  Highland is probably the best place because of the parking issue.
I'm thinking about the weekend of January 29/30 or February 5/6.....how does that sit with you guys???
We have plenty of time to work out the details, but we've got to get started sometime.
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 07, 2010, 05:24 AM
IceBalls (Roger) I'm the same as you never tried an overnight. I work in retail so getting a weekend off can be tricky but whatever date is best for the majority would try to make it to event. Also think there is a Billy Bass somewhere in my basement .(don't known why my parents ever thought i would want one) The Fosterdale Motor Lodge is a nice place stayed there once.
 As I mentioned in a previous post have to talk to a fishing buddy about an Adirondack trip he is currently out of the area ,will call him when he gets back in middle of month. I have never been to Highland is there someplace to get breakfast near by in the morning?
 We should check with the D.E.C. and local govt. officials before getting to far into planing ,might get conflicting information. I know lake Huntington is in the Town of Cocethton think Highland is Lumberland or Highland. The D.E.C. might say no problem but respective towns might have their own regulations. I'm assuming members will bring different food items for Saturday nights dinner and snacking should possibly have a list of who plans to bring what once we have more concrete plans.
Steve
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Post by: pooley on Oct 07, 2010, 09:53 AM
we could do breakfast on the ice.
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 07, 2010, 12:44 PM
we could do breakfast on the ice.
have i ever mentioned that i wrote and recorded a " beers just not fer breakfest " song.... ;) ;D this sleep out / hardwater trip idea is a good one.... fellas i know pete the sand beach bar owner...i'll see what he says about our plan.... :)
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Post by: reelaction on Oct 07, 2010, 08:39 PM
yea rodger its danny i will give you a call this weekend or when im free ..dieing for ice me and anthony  ..anthony stocked up on a bunch of things this year .talk to you soon
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 07, 2010, 09:12 PM
Steve:  Highland Lake is located just about 5 minutes outside of a local town, and there's a restaurant in town (just don't know what time they open in the AM).....BUT....  I like Pooleys idea of breakfast on the ice....can just smell that Bacon / Sausages / Eggs cooking in the brisk morning air .... Yummy !!!

Joe:  OK...check with your buddy at the Sand Beach bar.  He might know some town officials who can clear us to spend the night on the ice.  I'm pretty sure that there are guys who fish Highland at night regularly for Crappies, and nobody bothers them.  We could offer Sand Beach a nominal fee to park our cars there overnight if that's what it takes to seal the deal. 

By the way..bait could be a problem.  The local bait guy (Gary) passed away and the business is closed.  Nearest bait shop I know of is in Barryville (about 1/2 hour from the lake).  Eldred Preserve is a little closer, but I don't know if they sell bait.
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 07, 2010, 09:23 PM
bait wont be a problem...toms in narrowsburg...or hunters galley in hamlin ....plus theres sams and maybles in port jervis...and a new one on rt 97 near barryville......pete the sand bar owner is cool hes the one that opens the bar fer the ice tourney in feb that me and topher hit...i'm sure he can help...
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 07, 2010, 09:33 PM
I think the thing that concerns us most is that some Town official might object to us spending the night.  We have to clear that up for sure before we can proceed with plans.
Also thinkwe should ABSOLUTELY require that there be a MINIMUM  of six (6) inches of ice before we bring a large group out there.  Just being safety conscious.
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 07, 2010, 10:39 PM
As Joe said, bait won't be a problem...I have plenty at my disposal as well......speaking of which, if you can't get large shiners, Gander by where I work has some beauties!
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 08, 2010, 05:32 AM
I'm going to be in Sullivan county latter today into tommorrow afternoon . Driving west on route17b from Monticello Raceway you pass two places that sell bait Monticello Home and Garden and Granny's suppermarket. I will stop at both and get winter hours of operation and phone numbers. Joe when you talk to the Sand Bar owner see if he has to get any type of permit to hold the tourney, the town could also have some type of laws about noise are there houses occupied year round close to lake. I agree with Roger on the ice thickness ,town may also require some base thickness.
 Topher's post reminded me i was at gander Mountian in Middletown Thursday afternoon they had hand augers and a few shelters stacked in the bait shop area.
 Just remembered there is a bait-tackle shop in Rock Hill (exit 109 ) called Sport Nuts .
 Steve
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 08, 2010, 11:37 AM
aside from the DEC thingy....i think we can get around the legal stuff....Pete's kinda the "unofficial " mayor of highland ;) and the m ridge hunting club guys can fill me in on a permit thingy... ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 08, 2010, 12:09 PM
i cant find find one thing about a permit needed anywhere....so its prob. just a ask pete what locals who own around the lake think abut it... :-\
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 08, 2010, 01:05 PM
Invite them locals out on the ice to join us in a few brrews & brats !!!

A hot bowl of Chili should get them on our side pretty quick !!
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 08, 2010, 03:24 PM
I think the first weekend in Feb is Sand Bar's first tournament, followed the next week by the Topher/Holehawg tournament......if we do Highland, we may want to consider the last weekend in January
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 08, 2010, 11:04 PM
Rodger, what days will you be at the Ice Show in Syracuse?
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 10, 2010, 01:17 AM
Just for everyone knowledge I stop in the two places mentioned in my last post here are their respective hours of operation and phone numbers.
                   Monticello Farm Home & Garden (845-794-6459) Mon-Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun.9am-3pm
                    Granny's super market  (845-583-3884) Mon.-Fri. 7am-9pm ,Sat.-Sun.8am-9pm
 I would call either store to check on how much bait they have on hand especially if we have a mild Dec. and early Jan.  .
   Drove to Highland Lake Friday Afternoon if we could use the Sand Bar's parking lot would have easy access to the lake. There is a Peck's super market by traffic light where you turn off of route 55 in Eldred to head for Highland Lake so we could pick up any last minute or forgotten items (hopefully) .
  Also in other fishing related news on way back from Highland Lake stopped at Toronto Reservoir access area at end of Muscoe road in Town Of Bethel. The water level has been raised at this time you do not need to make long portage to put in boat or walk this winter to get to ice. Just be careful in the winter as there is an inlet stream by parking area ice maybe thinner.
  Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 10, 2010, 09:53 AM
Just for everyone knowledge I stop in the two places mentioned in my last post here are their respective hours of operation and phone numbers.
                   Monticello Farm Home & Garden (845-794-6459) Mon-Sat. 8am-5pm, Sun.9am-3pm
                    Granny's super market  (845-583-3884) Mon.-Fri. 7am-9pm ,Sat.-Sun.8am-9pm
 I would call either store to check on how much bait they have on hand especially if we have a mild Dec. and early Jan.  .
   Drove to Highland Lake Friday Afternoon if we could us e the Sand Bar's parking lot would have easy access to the lake. There is a Peck's super market by traffic light where you turn off of route 55 in Eldred to head for Highland Lake so we could pick up any last minute or forgotten items (hopefully) .
  Also in other fishing related news on way back from Highland Lake stopped at Toronto Reservoir access area at end of Muscoe road in Town Of Bethel. The water level has been raised at this time you do not need to make long portage to put in boat or walk this winter to get to ice. Just be careful in the winter as there is an inlet stream by parking area ice maybe thinner.
  Steve

They always end up lowering Toronto for the winter.....

you forgot to post what they said about parking permission....
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 10, 2010, 11:02 AM
Topher I did not stop at the Sand Beach Bar if that is the parking you are referring to, the lot at Toronto holds maybe ten vehicles possibly less with boat trailers.
  I never thought about a winter draw down was just shocked to see water at a higher level after years of looking at reservoir bottom.
Steve
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 10, 2010, 03:55 PM
lmao...steve the pecks manager is a buddy of mine...jeff the gumby man...lol...say my name and the fravs will follow...lol...bait will not be a problem as topher and i can cover that...as far as parking...the mills family is close with me so we can park there if need...
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Post by: pooley on Oct 10, 2010, 05:42 PM
we can always get bait too.
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 10, 2010, 08:22 PM
Joe....did you ask your buddy at Sand Bar about parking in their lot??  That would be our easiest access tothe lake, and safest parking area.

By the way....."Topher/Holehawg Tournament"?????   Can we all get in on that???  Or is it just for Bragging Rights between you two????   LOL

Got my IS flag.....got to figure out a good mounting method on the Jet Sled. 
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 10, 2010, 09:20 PM
Joe....did you ask your buddy at Sand Bar about parking in their lot??  That would be our easiest access tothe lake, and safest parking area.

By the way....."Topher/Holehawg Tournament"?????   Can we all get in on that???  Or is it just for Bragging Rights between you two????   LOL

Got my IS flag.....got to figure out a good mounting method on the Jet Sled. 

Rodger, that where I first met ya...the Sandbar Ice fishing tournament.....we hope that we can get everyone in on it...met ShawnM and Lonewolf and a couple other Shanty members there last year
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 11, 2010, 05:49 AM
The town of Highland,NY. website says there is public access to Highland Lake does anyone know where the access site is located?
    www.townofhighlandny.com (http://www.townofhighlandny.com)   click on Community in list on left side of home page.

 Steve
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 11, 2010, 11:57 AM
Steve:  I think the public access they talk about is located on the back end of the lake.  If it's the one I'm thinking of, there is a LONG drag with your gear throughthe woods.  If the snow is deep, it's a real tough trek.  My buddy and I have been circumventing this by parking in the driveway of a home right next to the public access (I know that's not legal, but apparantly the homeowners are not there in the Winter and we are careful not to do any damage).  There is no actual parking area by the public access, you just have to pull off to the side of the road (a very narrow road).
Anyway, we will be much better off if the owners of the Sand Beach bar allow us to park in their lot.  It's a much cleaner entry onto the lake which we'll need with all the gear we'll be pulling for the overnight.
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 13, 2010, 01:04 PM
Thanks for the reply Rodger , next time I'm in Sullivan county maybe take a road trip and try to find public access spot and see if there are any signs posted with lake regulations. The State does this at different lakes I fish usually the same info. but some times there are specific regulations for a particular lake. Also want to check out Peck's Market in Eldred if the have a propane tank exchange it maybe a smart move for someone with a twenty pound tank to bring it with them and switch rather then carrying a bunch of one pound tanks.
 Steve
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 13, 2010, 04:42 PM
Funny you should mention that Propane tank thing.....  for the last few days I've been trying to locate a reasonably priced 5 lb. tank ( don't want to drag out a 20#) but the lowest price I can find so far is about $50.  Want to use the 5# for my Buddy heater.  Anybody know someone with a used 5# that he wants to part with?
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 13, 2010, 08:15 PM
Thanks for the reply Rodger , next time I'm in Sullivan county maybe take a road trip and try to find public access spot and see if there are any signs posted with lake regulations. The State does this at different lakes I fish usually the same info. but some times there are specific regulations for a particular lake. Also want to check out Peck's Market in Eldred if the have a propane tank exchange it maybe a smart move for someone with a twenty pound tank to bring it with them and switch rather then carrying a bunch of one pound tanks.
 Steve

Steve, give Holehawg a chance to talk to Pete from the SandBar ( the bar on the lake )  everything should be ok.....Rodger, I am stocking up on 1lbers...I've checked around for a 5, but to no avail...
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 14, 2010, 09:44 PM
Yeah Chris...I've always used the 1 pounders too (camping, boat, etc.), but they're a real pain.  Firstly, they cost $3 bucks each and you can't have them refilled (at least not commercially around here), and then you've got to carry the emptys around until you can dispose of them.  Worst of all, they run out too fast and you have to keep changing them.
I'm going to keep looking for a 5# or 10# at the right price.  If I can't find one, I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and pay the $50.  If I find any a a real good price, do you want one??
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 15, 2010, 09:14 AM
For as much as I actually use the heater, I'm ok with the 1lbers...I think I used 3 or 4 of them total last year...plus, I get them at Wally World, and they run 2 for 5 bucks....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 16, 2010, 12:39 PM
Well, heading out soon for Big D trip #2...Holehawg.....we are gonna get em this time ! :tipup:
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 17, 2010, 07:11 AM
was a a tad chilly in the boat last nite...should have brought the ice gear.... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 17, 2010, 09:57 AM
we will have to go there again, this time with the underwater camera....gotta see that rock.... :)
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 17, 2010, 04:43 PM
we will have to go there again, this time with the underwater camera....gotta see that rock.... :)
should be easy to find with 100 bucks worth of jigs hanging off it...lol..plus a few rod tips... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Oct 17, 2010, 06:41 PM
Hey everyone,

I am back,  I hope the last 6 months has been good to everyone.  I cant wait for the hardwater, I have the itch like never before.

Paul
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 17, 2010, 07:33 PM
Welcome back, see the prior posts....we are looking to do an overnight probably on Highland....you are invited !
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 18, 2010, 06:13 AM
Hey everyone,

I am back,  I hope the last 6 months has been good to everyone.  I cant wait for the hardwater, I have the itch like never before.

Paul
hey paul...hows things ??????? good to have ya back....
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Post by: pooley on Oct 18, 2010, 01:28 PM
welcome back!!!
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 20, 2010, 08:51 PM
well, to kick the season off....I figured I'd post a couple pics of one of the newest ice fishers in the group...sitting atop of my newest ice fishing toy, holding my favorite rod !

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/006.jpg)

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/011-1.jpg)



6 weeks or so to go !
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 20, 2010, 09:32 PM
looking good...shes growing like a national debt..... ;) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 20, 2010, 09:50 PM
I know...where did the last 8 and a half months go?  she is such a fun little girl...always happy and smiling...I am convinced that she is Dawn's daughter more than my daughter !
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Post by: pooley on Oct 21, 2010, 01:47 PM
love the pics!!!!
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 21, 2010, 03:46 PM
She's Beautiful!!!  Hard to remember when mine were that little.  Little girls are THE BEST!!!  See ya soon Chris.
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 21, 2010, 04:30 PM
I got one step closer today....my inside shanty lights came in the mail.....gotta rig them up now.....I will have the 1 man and 2 man tents with me for the overnight trip in case it is needed...I gotta build new runners for both and then they will be ready
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 22, 2010, 07:30 AM
Topher the expression on your daughter's face in the second photo is priceless.
  Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 22, 2010, 07:58 PM
I know...she is such a good natured, happy baby.....


On another note...Bibs and boots ordered for the upcoming season...along with some Bentley Fishing jigs......ice better come soon...
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 26, 2010, 08:59 PM
guys, just a heads up...

http://www.fleetfarm.com/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=0000000006528&navAction=push&navCount=0&categoryId= (http://www.fleetfarm.com/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=0000000006528&navAction=push&navCount=0&categoryId=)
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 26, 2010, 10:08 PM
Also I have a thought about the Overnight trip.....I propose Huntington, based on the fish quality and quantity, plus we can fish the backside one day and catch the crappie bite evening and morning.  As far as DEC/homeowners, that I am unsure of.....what are your guy's opinions on this?  Parking, there is enough for 7-8 vehicles, which in the past was more than plenty....just my 2 cents....I'm in either way for either lake....
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 26, 2010, 10:19 PM
topher has a good point...plus its close to my home if anybody needs phones  /showers /or a place to crash...forsterdale motor lodge is up the road...the old petes pub is there fer bar and grub....gas station /supplys 1 mile away....etc...etc...an d if dec gives us grief i can ask  my buddys on the lake if we can " camp " on their land.....its up to youse guys....
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 27, 2010, 06:27 AM
Either lake is good with me, if a few people booked rooms at the Fosterdale Motor Lodge we could always run a vehicle or two back there after unloading equipment to create some parking space. I believe there is a theater called the Nut Shell near the launch on Huntington we maybe able to work out an agreement to use any parking lot they own.
 I also want to put out for discussion the idea of taking a collection and making a donation to the local fire or ambulance department where ever we fish. These folks would be the ones to respond to any emergency. I also think if any one owns a first aid kit they should bring it with them you never know when one might be needed.
 Topher thanks for the Fleet Farm information think I'm going to wait and see your and others flashers in action during my fishing trips this season before purchasing a unit.
 Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 27, 2010, 11:21 AM
Either lake is good with me, if a few people booked rooms at the Fosterdale Motor Lodge we could always run a vehicle or two back there after unloading equipment to create some parking space. I believe there is a theater called the Nut Shell near the launch on Huntington we maybe able to work out an agreement to use any parking lot they own.
 I also want to put out for discussion the idea of taking a collection and making a donation to the local fire or ambulance department where ever we fish. These folks would be the ones to respond to any emergency. I also think if any one owns a first aid kit they should bring it with them you never know when one might be needed.
 Topher thanks for the Fleet Farm information think I'm going to wait and see your and others flashers in action during my fishing trips this season before purchasing a unit.
 Steve

in my opinion, do not wait.....they will go fast at that price !
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Oct 27, 2010, 11:52 PM
Also I have a thought about the Overnight trip.....I propose Huntington, based on the fish quality and quantity, plus we can fish the backside one day and catch the crappie bite evening and morning.  As far as DEC/homeowners, that I am unsure of.....what are your guy's opinions on this?  Parking, there is enough for 7-8 vehicles, which in the past was more than plenty....just my 2 cents....I'm in either way for either lake....
That overnight trip sounds great! do you guys have room for one more?
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 28, 2010, 06:58 AM
okay fellas ..if its lake huntington.. :-\... i'm gonna talk to doug heinly or the nearin brothers  to ask permission...if either one says yes we're good to go.....as far as the dec  we'll handle any of that as it arises..... ;) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 28, 2010, 07:31 AM
That overnight trip sounds great! do you guys have room for one more?

sure, why not !
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 28, 2010, 07:53 AM
BCSHANTY I think the general feeling is the more the merrier.
  Holehawg sounds good to me but also talk to the Sand Beach Bar owner if you have not already done so ,at this time we should keep our options open. If members who have expressed interest post or PM you saying go with one lake over the other then things change. Thank you for your efforts in making the overnight a reality.
 Topher you are probably right ,but I have the Christmas shopping to do also had an unexpected vehicle repair last week. Oil pressure sender switch went on my jeep ,got out of work around one AM  notice check gauges light stayed on after starting jeep . Look at dash oil pressure gauge sitting at zero. Also needed a new muffler assembly.
 I hope to be in Sullivan County on Saturday to rake leaves at family bungalow will look through phone book and get numbers for Fosterdale Motor Lodge and Eldred Preserve Motel also see what is listed for Barryville. The hamlets of Eldred and Barryville are near HighLand Lake for those of you not familiar with Sullivan county.
 Also want to let I.S. members in the Newburgh,NY. area know Barnes-n-Noble at the route 300-17k intersection has the 2010-11 In-Fisherman Ice Guide in stock. I picked up a copy yesterday.
Steve
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 28, 2010, 08:52 PM
I'll second that vote for Huntington....... Chris is right about the quantity and quality of fish there.  What's all this talk about motels/hotels???  I thought the whole idea was to stay out ON THE ICE all night.  I have a 4-man Ice Cube w/heater that I'm bringing and also have a one man PacShack that someone else can use to get inside if necessary.  If we can get permission to build a bonfire on the ice and keep it going all nite, we should have no problems.  Oh, yeah, just remembered....I have a two man camping tent also (just bring your air mattress & sleeping bag).
ICE CAMPING........ This could get to be a habit!!
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 28, 2010, 09:09 PM
JUST GOT SOME BAD NEWS.... my regular fishing partner (Johnny "Squid-Boy") is going into the hospitqal for surgery for a torn rotator cuff.  This will put him out of action for a couple of months, so he can't go to the Syracuse show with me.

I have a double room ( 2 Queen beds) reserved for Fri. & Sat. (Dec.10 / 11) at Maplewood Inn, Liverpool (10 m ins from the show) with special deal for two tickets to a Comedy Club Sat. nite......  all for $96 per person for the two days.  The hotel serves a fantastic breakfast for free.

Anybody interested in sharing the room for those two nites....contact me by PM.

IceBalls  (Rodger)
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 28, 2010, 09:56 PM
I think they made the pages smaller, cuz we jumped from 106 to 133 !

It was just a thought, either lake will work for me.....decided to get a full year license, mainly due to a trip in January  ;) and the Highland tourney and the overnight trip...plus if I go anywhere else, I would still need one !
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 29, 2010, 06:19 AM
Topher I noticed the same thing with the pages. If you should want to fish NY. waters during the open water season you are good to go with the full year license.
 Ice Balls I may not be able to get the whole week end off from work . So I might need a motel room and only fish with all of you till midnight-1 AM ,then grab a few hours sleep and head home before going to work on Sunday.
 Steve
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Post by: pooley on Oct 29, 2010, 11:03 AM
my brother has a metal fireplace (saucer type) i can probably bring.
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 29, 2010, 11:32 AM
I can get a half barrel too if needed...
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Post by: pooley on Oct 29, 2010, 02:34 PM
guys, just a heads up...

http://www.fleetfarm.com/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=0000000006528&navAction=push&navCount=0&categoryId= (http://www.fleetfarm.com/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=0000000006528&navAction=push&navCount=0&categoryId=)

done ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 29, 2010, 02:37 PM
you get one?
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Post by: pooley on Oct 29, 2010, 03:22 PM
you get one?
;D
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 30, 2010, 05:44 AM
Ice Balls sorry to hear about Squid Boy (John) let him that I and I'm sure others are praying for a successful surgery and full recovery.
  Pooley enjoy your new toy. On the camp fire does anyone know if the 50 mile rule on transporting firewood is state wide or just for the Adirondacks. The state is trying to stop/control the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer an invasive insect from Asia that kills ash trees. They have Been found in Ulster county. I believe all commercially sold fire wood (small bundles you see in some supermarkets ) must now be kiln dried to kill these pests before shipping to market.
Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 30, 2010, 08:28 AM
Holehawg and I both live within the 50 mile limit, so firewood won't be a problem. But yes, I believe the law is for the whole state and not just the Adirondacks
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 30, 2010, 09:01 AM
Topher my family has a seasonal vacation cabin/bungalow in Sullivan County. The cabin has an old wood stove and we have a small supply of well seasoned wood I should get rid of before it becomes one big insect attractor.
 Steve
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Post by: pooley on Oct 30, 2010, 10:32 AM
the firewood movement rule is statewide, and most states now have one in effect.
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 30, 2010, 05:14 PM
bon fire and wood aint a problem...that steel dish pooleys talking about is the ticket.....congrats pooley on the early xmas gift... ;) ;D...so far i have no one with a problem with our overnight on either lake....still " researching"  burpppp.... ;) ;D :tipup: ::) :tipup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 30, 2010, 09:55 PM
Awesome !   how about a date, have we picked one yet?
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 31, 2010, 11:54 AM
Awesome !   how about a date, have we picked one yet?
no date yet but i,m building the trophy fer biggest fish.... ;) pics will follow... ;D
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 31, 2010, 12:50 PM
Re: "The Date"....  I thought we were talking about the last weekend of Jan. or first weekend of Feb.  Joe, when is the Highland Lake tournament???  We don't want to conflict with that since most of us fish that tourney.
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Post by: eyesfishing on Oct 31, 2010, 04:55 PM
You guys are planning waaaaay ahead!
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Post by: holehawg on Oct 31, 2010, 06:38 PM
highlands always around feb. 14th...i'll find out fer sure....
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 31, 2010, 08:47 PM
Getting cold up here today, had snow spitting most of the afternoon ! It didn't get much above freezing up here, which is a bit unusual for this time of year
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 01, 2010, 12:18 AM
guys, just a heads up...

http://www.fleetfarm.com/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=0000000006528&navAction=push&navCount=0&categoryId= (http://www.fleetfarm.com/browse/productDetail.jsp?productId=0000000006528&navAction=push&navCount=0&categoryId=)
Thanks topher! Just ordered one-just what I was looking for and great price!!!!!!!!
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 01, 2010, 10:09 AM
As far as I know, its the same flasher that I have....you will like it.. ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 01, 2010, 12:16 PM
real cold up this way...put a damper on my laying stone job...deer are moving well and chasing does.... ;) ;D
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Post by: IceBalls on Nov 02, 2010, 07:30 PM
GOOD NEWS!!!  Syracuse Ice Show problem solved.  Johnny "Squid Boy" won't be having that surgery for torn rotator cuff......Get this.....Surgeon says the tear is so bad that it is inoperable!!  John will be able to join us in our ice fishing expeditions this year but we'll have to help by hauling his gear out.  He won't be pulling anything or putting any pressure on the arm FOREVER!!  But he's gonna get some REALLY GOOOD DRUGS!!!(for pain).

Everyone I've spoken to is reallylooking forward to the overnight trip.  It's really funny actually.........  most of the guys in the midwestern states and even upstate NY don't think it's a big deal to spend the night on the ic e....they do it all the time.  I wonder why it's so unusual for US to do it???  Do any of you have experience with night ice fishing??  What are you targeting mostly???  My usual trips consist of getting on the ice by 7AM and we usually leave by 3 or 4 PM......are we missing the best time??
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Post by: IceBalls on Nov 02, 2010, 07:48 PM
While I'm here.....can we work on getting a date set for the overnight???   How about January 29 / 30 ??  Does that work for most of us?

Having set up lots of trips in the past, I know that not EVERYONE can make it on a particular day, but let's try for MAXIMUM attendance.  If the above does not work for most..... how about an alternate suggestion.
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 02, 2010, 10:29 PM
GOOD NEWS!!!  Syracuse Ice Show problem solved.  Johnny "Squid Boy" won't be having that surgery for torn rotator cuff......Get this.....Surgeon says the tear is so bad that it is inoperable!!  John will be able to join us in our ice fishing expeditions this year but we'll have to help by hauling his gear out.  He won't be pulling anything or putting any pressure on the arm FOREVER!!  But he's gonna get some REALLY GOOOD DRUGS!!!(for pain).

Everyone I've spoken to is reallylooking forward to the overnight trip.  It's really funny actually.........  most of the guys in the midwestern states and even upstate NY don't think it's a big deal to spend the night on the ic e....they do it all the time.  I wonder why it's so unusual for US to do it???  Do any of you have experience with night ice fishing??  What are you targeting mostly???  My usual trips consist of getting on the ice by 7AM and we usually leave by 3 or 4 PM......are we missing the best time??

missing the evening/night bite for crappies and walleye.......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 02, 2010, 10:32 PM
While I'm here.....can we work on getting a date set for the overnight???   How about January 29 / 30 ??  Does that work for most of us?

Having set up lots of trips in the past, I know that not EVERYONE can make it on a particular day, but let's try for MAXIMUM attendance.  If the above does not work for most..... how about an alternate suggestion.

I vote for Feb 5/6...mostly because Jan 21-23 is a weekend trip, and I'd like a weekend to be able to recover from that ( I have a feeling it is gonna be a long weekend)   and the Highland Tournament I believe is the 13th...just my 2 cents..
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Post by: mr.clean on Nov 03, 2010, 06:23 AM
Ice Balls while I'm glad John will be able to attend the Syracuse Ice Show sorry to hear that his condition is inoperable. Has John sought out a second opinion? One reason an overnight trip is an oddity here in S.E.NY. is that other then crappies ,walleye containing lakes are limited in number. Also for people like me and the Suffern.NY. gang who fish in two state parks when they are open to fishing the parks do not allow night fishing.
  I will have to call my friend latter today and see if he wants to go to the Adirondacks. I will suggest week of February 13 for our trip. Whatever date works for the majority of interested parties I will try to attend. Once a date is posted I will put in a request for time off ,may have to use plan I mentioned a few posts back. Did I miss which lake we are fishing or is that topic still open for debate.
 Steve
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Post by: pooley on Nov 03, 2010, 01:19 PM
i saw ICE on a small beaver pond in sterling forest this morning!!!!!!! ;D
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 03, 2010, 02:03 PM
GOOD NEWS!!!  Syracuse Ice Show problem solved.  Johnny "Squid Boy" won't be having that surgery for torn rotator cuff......Get this.....Surgeon says the tear is so bad that it is inoperable!!  John will be able to join us in our ice fishing expeditions this year but we'll have to help by hauling his gear out.  He won't be pulling anything or putting any pressure on the arm FOREVER!!  But he's gonna get some REALLY GOOOD DRUGS!!!(for pain).

Everyone I've spoken to is reallylooking forward to the overnight trip.  It's really funny actually.........  most of the guys in the midwestern states and even upstate NY don't think it's a big deal to spend the night on the ic e....they do it all the time.  I wonder why it's so unusual for US to do it???  Do any of you have experience with night ice fishing??  What are you targeting mostly???  My usual trips consist of getting on the ice by 7AM and we usually leave by 3 or 4 PM......are we missing the best time??
I HAVE FISHED THE NYC RESEVIOURS THOUGHOUT THE NIGHT (WALLEYE HAVE BEEN BEST 1 HOUR AFTER SUNDOWN ON, BEST CRAPPIE ACTION USUALLY HOUR OR TWO BEFORE SUNUP-ALSO CAUGHT CRAPPIE A FEW FEET BELOW THE ICE WITH A LIGHT IN THE HOLE........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 03, 2010, 08:10 PM
While I'm sure you could GET AWAY with fishing the NYC reservoirs at night, I also believe it's illegal.  Not positive about that but I think the rules changed after 9/11 and they got paranoid about someone poisoning the water supply.

Steve:  I think the general consensus was to go to Lake Huntington. 

Chris:  Not sure but I think I read in one of the past posts that the Highland Lake contest was the first weekend of Feb.  We should find out about that before we settle on a firm date.
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 03, 2010, 09:02 PM
While I'm sure you could GET AWAY with fishing the NYC reservoirs at night, I also believe it's illegal.  Not positive about that but I think the rules changed after 9/11 and they got paranoid about someone poisoning the water supply.

Steve:  I think the general consensus was to go to Lake Huntington. 

Chris:  Not sure but I think I read in one of the past posts that the Highland Lake contest was the first weekend of Feb.  We should find out about that before we settle on a firm date.

They have 2 tournaments two weekends in a row, with the second one being on Valentine's Day weekend...at least that is how it was the last 2 years..
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Post by: IceBalls on Nov 03, 2010, 10:48 PM
WOW...Valentines Day weekend !!!  What a choice to have to make......  IceFishing Contest /  Nuts cut off by angry Wife / GF!!!   Must be some "soul searching" going on over that .  I would guess that is a pretty low attendance event!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 03, 2010, 11:17 PM
While I'm sure you could GET AWAY with fishing the NYC reservoirs at night, I also believe it's illegal.  Not positive about that but I think the rules changed after 9/11 and they got paranoid about someone poisoning the water supply.

Steve:  I think the general consensus was to go to Lake Huntington. 

Chris:  Not sure but I think I read in one of the past posts that the Highland Lake contest was the first weekend of Feb.  We should find out about that before we settle on a firm date.
I've been fishing the reservoirs for 20plus years (do about 90% of my fishing on them-just keep forgetting how to spell reservoir) It's perfectly legal to fish them at night-have been checked by the DEP plenty of times-they appreciate having us out there (extra set of eyes)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 04, 2010, 10:00 AM
WOW...Valentines Day weekend !!!  What a choice to have to make......  IceFishing Contest /  Nuts cut off by angry Wife / GF!!!   Must be some "soul searching" going on over that .  I would guess that is a pretty low attendance event!!!

you were there 2 years ago, that's where Joe and I first met you !   That tournament is mostly about the kids catching fish and having a good time...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 04, 2010, 11:23 AM
WOW...Valentines Day weekend !!!  What a choice to have to make......  IceFishing Contest /  Nuts cut off by angry Wife / GF!!!   Must be some "soul searching" going on over that .  I would guess that is a pretty low attendance event!!!
naw...some bling from zales...cheap roses and i'm out the door.....lol... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 04, 2010, 11:25 AM
I vote for Feb 5/6...mostly because Jan 21-23 is a weekend trip, and I'd like a weekend to be able to recover from that ( I have a feeling it is gonna be a long weekend)   and the Highland Tournament I believe is the 13th...just my 2 cents..
i believe these dates topher said will work around all the other tourneys...althou fallsburg firehouse tourneys in there somewhere ??????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 04, 2010, 12:38 PM
or if we want, we can wait until after the Feb. tourneys to do it......if the weather pattern holds like I think it is going to this year, we should have enough ice to do it the end of Feb/beginning of March   ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 04, 2010, 05:14 PM
I wish you guys would fish the Fallsburg Firemens tourney.  John & I have been there last three years and it's really nice.  Could be a good place for a get-together for our crowd.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 05, 2010, 10:49 AM
do you happen to know the date for that?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 05, 2010, 06:34 PM
No, don't know the date yet....they usually send me a postcard but haven't got it yet.  I'll see if I can call them and post it here.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 06, 2010, 08:25 AM
Good morning everyone I did a search through this thread and last years Fallsburg Fireman's tourney was on Jan.30 . So this years should be on Sat. Jan. 29 assuming they always hold it around the same date.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 06, 2010, 04:30 PM
I wish you guys would fish the Fallsburg Firemens tourney.  John & I have been there last three years and it's really nice.  Could be a good place for a get-together for our crowd.
now..now...i stopped by last year....remember... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 07, 2010, 10:05 PM
Well, YES,  Holehawg's presence does constitute "a gathering"!!LOLOL
Joe, we've got to figure out a way to get the entire crew out to all three events (Our own overnight, the Firemen's contest at Fallsburg, the Highland Lake tourney).  Of course, all  3 require massive amounts of food and beer!!  And FUN !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Nov 08, 2010, 08:09 AM
Snow flurries down here in Suffern right now!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Nov 08, 2010, 11:23 AM
cold and real windy up here hockey...deer are bedded down in the pines right now...sat on the stand this morning...brrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrrrrrrr... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 08, 2010, 11:42 AM
up in NY where I work, it is supposed to get up into the 50's this week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 08, 2010, 01:23 PM
we had snow and sleet at my Moms condo this morning, along with some fierce winds! i think i need to use my flasher somewhere! i might have to take the boat out one more time this weekend. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Nov 08, 2010, 02:41 PM
what a nasty day out today.
        chris
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 08, 2010, 03:16 PM
we had snow and sleet at my Moms condo this morning, along with some fierce winds! i think i need to use my flasher somewhere! i might have to take the boat out one more time this weekend. ;)

getting used to it are you?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 08, 2010, 03:54 PM
i need to! it's killing me! i need ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cheezburgahmeat on Nov 08, 2010, 07:18 PM
Fallsburg FD tourney is the 31st of January. Hopefully there are some of those monster crappie left, those things were unreal!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Nov 08, 2010, 08:25 PM
Hello everybody I met or didn't meet on the ice last season! I am looking forward to another ice fishing season too :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 08, 2010, 09:41 PM
Fallsburg FD tourney is the 31st of January. Hopefully there are some of those monster crappie left, those things were unreal!

Thanks for the info !



And welcome back MT .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 09, 2010, 12:32 AM
we had snow and sleet at my Moms condo this morning, along with some fierce winds! i think i need to use my flasher somewhere! i might have to take the boat out one more time this weekend. ;)
I'LL BE USING MY NEW FLASHER AT ROUNDOUT THIS WEEKEND, HOPEFULLY THE WINDS DIE DOWN!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 09, 2010, 04:35 AM
Fallsburg FD tourney is the 31st of January. Hopefully there are some of those monster crappie left, those things were unreal!
Cheezburgahmeat are you sure of the date ? I just checked a calender the 31st is a Monday.  I'm assuming they hold contest on a Sat. or Sun. so it should be Jan.29 or 30 .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Nov 09, 2010, 06:24 AM
Thanks for the info !



And welcome back MT .
topher thanks, tis the time of year we migrate towards hardwater ;D maybe we get some early season black ice :tipup: I would like to team up too for any ice shanty tourneys etc., enjoyed Garys invite last season.. it is all about enjoyingthe finest passtime in our american great outdoors and meeting good folk !   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Nov 09, 2010, 06:34 AM
I'LL BE USING MY NEW FLASHER AT ROUNDOUT THIS WEEKEND, HOPEFULLY THE WINDS DIE DOWN!!!!!
BC, I'll be firing some kroc spoons  all along the roundout sometime later this week. I have two rb one by the handycap ramp, going to move that 12v  closer between trout rock and canon. The one jon boat there now has a huge cracked hull and not worth repairing.. I plan on carrying it out for alumium scrap ;D I'm  going to take the thruway up to ashokan res first and see what is happening at the weir, the esopus is probably still muddy but worth floating a few single eggs too. If the weather stays as good as the forecast later in the week, it should be good from shore at roundout too ;) good luck with you new flasher! I am thinking of getting a new one too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 09, 2010, 03:01 PM
Fallsburg FD tourney is the 31st of January. Hopefully there are some of those monster crappie left, those things were unreal!

Not possible.....Jan 31 is a Monday!!  Better get a handle on the correct date.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 09, 2010, 03:38 PM
BC, I'll be firing some kroc spoons  all along the roundout sometime later this week. I have two rb one by the handycap ramp, going to move that 12v  closer between trout rock and canon. The one jon boat there now has a huge cracked hull and not worth repairing.. I plan on carrying it out for alumium scrap ;D I'm  going to take the thruway up to ashokan res first and see what is happening at the weir, the esopus is probably still muddy but worth floating a few single eggs too. If the weather stays as good as the forecast later in the week, it should be good from shore at roundout too ;) good luck with you new flasher! I am thinking of getting a new one too
SORRY TO HERE ABOUT THE JON BOAT (YOU SHOULD GET A GOOD PRICE FOR THE ALUMINUM) WAS THINKING ABOUT PUTTING ANOTHER BOAT BY THE FORK (FOR THE SPRING) LET ME KNOW IF YOUR INTERESTED. THE SALE ON THEM FLASHERS FROM MILLS FLEET FARM WAS OVER LAST SAT.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Nov 09, 2010, 09:13 PM
Where's Serge?  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 09, 2010, 09:57 PM
Rodger, I found a number for the South Fallsburg Fire Dept.  if that isn't the right one, let me know....oh, and BTW, there are about 50 People that share you name on FB, search Christopher Confer......pic of my ice sled is my pic..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cheezburgahmeat on Nov 10, 2010, 07:20 AM
you're right, I looked fast at my calendar book. it's the 30th, they announced it at the weigh in...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 10, 2010, 12:18 PM
Where's Serge?  ;D
HAHAHAHAHAHA!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Nov 11, 2010, 06:25 PM
we had snow and sleet at my Moms condo this morning, along with some fierce winds! i think i need to use my flasher somewhere! i might have to take the boat out one more time this weekend. ;)

Flashers are for cheaters! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 11, 2010, 10:04 PM
Flashers are for cheaters! ;D

a wise man always uses all of his resources... ;)   if you would like, I'll let you borrow the underwater camera too  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 11, 2010, 10:11 PM
BC, this is the basic design that I copied from a guy that I work and fish with.....very simple.....hockey12, pooley, YO1157, Holehawg, and jimmyclaude all have one that I made for them, and they have seen them in action and what I have caught on mine ( 25+" pickerel)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh235/tubby67/Winter07-08002.jpg)

the base and riser are 1 by 3 or 1 by 4 flat stock, whichever you prefer, the base is approx. 10" with the riser being shorter.  The pole piece is 1/2" wooden dowel with 2 finish nails to coil the line around ( I used dacron and then attached fluorocarbon leaders for the line ) and on the end of the pole is a very small eyelet that I bought.  the pivot is a piece of coat hanger that was laying around attached to the pole with a rubber o-ring and is adjustable for the balance angle that you want, just slide the coat hanger/o-ring to the desired position......and with the hinge, they fold up very flat for easy storage....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Nov 11, 2010, 11:46 PM
a wise man always uses all of his resources... ;)   if you would like, I'll let you borrow the underwater camera too  ;D

Sounds like a plan! ;) :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 12, 2010, 12:35 AM
BC, this is the basic design that I copied from a guy that I work and fish with.....very simple.....hockey12, pooley, YO1157, Holehawg, and jimmyclaude all have one that I made for them, and they have seen them in action and what I have caught on mine ( 25+" pickerel)

(http://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh235/tubby67/Winter07-08002.jpg)

the base and riser are 1 by 3 or 1 by 4 flat stock, whichever you prefer, the base is approx. 10" with the riser being shorter.  The pole piece is 1/2" wooden dowel with 2 finish nails to coil the line around ( I used dacron and then attached fluorocarbon leaders for the line ) and on the end of the pole is a very small eyelet that I bought.  the pivot is a piece of coat hanger that was laying around attached to the pole with a rubber o-ring and is adjustable for the balance angle that you want, just slide the coat hanger/o-ring to the desired position......and with the hinge, they fold up very flat for easy storage....
NICE JOB! THANKS
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: saquelie on Nov 13, 2010, 05:06 PM
Hey u guys from the south im from upstate. I work at west point and stay in newburg during the week. Would love to hook up with a fellow ice walker down here would be willing to trade trips. I live 3 miles from lake george and lake champlain
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 13, 2010, 07:41 PM
Hey u guys from the south im from upstate. I work at west point and stay in newburg during the week. Would love to hook up with a fellow ice walker down here would be willing to trade trips. I live 3 miles from lake george and lake champlain


Saquelie:  From Newburgh you're not too far from some great ice action.  A short trip across the river will put you close to Sylvan Lake and Upton Lake and White Pond, three hot action lakes.  We fish them frequently and you're welcome to come along any time.  Also, if you get yourself the free permit for the NYC reservoirs, that opens up at least 10 more excellent venues to fish with us.  Send me a PM if you're interested and I'll give you my number to keep in touch when the season starts. 

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 14, 2010, 09:14 AM
Hey u guys from the south im from upstate. I work at west point and stay in newburg during the week. Would love to hook up with a fellow ice walker down here would be willing to trade trips. I live 3 miles from lake george and lake champlain
we can get together in Harriman, if it opens!! keep checking this thread. most of the posters on this thread have fished together.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 14, 2010, 02:48 PM
Hey u guys from the south im from upstate. I work at west point and stay in newburg during the week. Would love to hook up with a fellow ice walker down here would be willing to trade trips. I live 3 miles from lake george and lake champlain
HEY SAQUELIE! IF YOU WORK AT WEST POINT, YOU PROBABLY HAVE ACCESS TO THE THEIR MANY LAKES, I HAVE FISHED A FEW OF THEM WITH  SOME NICE RESULTS, IF NO ACCESS-NO WORRIES, I LIVE 5 MILES FROM WEST POINT AND WE HAVE PLENTY OF FISHABLE WATERS NEARBY-SEE YA IN A FEW WEEKS!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Nov 14, 2010, 04:31 PM
BC, it was tough going both friday and saturday on roundout spooning from shore. I caught pne of each , both small, laker and one bt both released unharmed. I met a few shore fishermen too.. nothing much either ..could have been lunar phase? ??? but all I it wasn't in me to solo a third on the roundout so I took my time from my brothers house in nev. and figured i scope out the swinging bridge.. it was slow spooning too but today was like summer! felt warmest of the three days!!! I only tried a half hr or so around noontime.. want to hit gandermt on way home and beat the sunday eod pm traffic. alot cool stuff at ganders! really like that commando frabil.. bought some ice fishing lures and accessaries. Here's hoping for early hardwater season all ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 14, 2010, 08:45 PM
BC, it was tough going both friday and saturday on roundout spooning from shore. I caught pne of each , both small, laker and one bt both released unharmed. I met a few shore fishermen too.. nothing much either ..could have been lunar phase? ??? but all I it wasn't in me to solo a third on the roundout so I took my time from my brothers house in nev. and figured i scope out the swinging bridge.. it was slow spooning too but today was like summer! felt warmest of the three days!!! I only tried a half hr or so around noontime.. want to hit gandermt on way home and beat the sunday eod pm traffic. alot cool stuff at ganders! really like that commando frabil.. bought some ice fishing lures and accessaries. Here's hoping for early hardwater season all ;D
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LACK OF ACTION MT, AT LEAST YOU HAD SOME NICE WEATHER. DID'NT GET ON THE ROUNDOUT THIS WEEKEND,  BUT HAD FUN WITH THE KIDS MESSING UP MY LEAF PILE (40 BAGS WORTH). LEAVES ARE DONE NOW IT'S TIME TO TAKE OUT MY NEW TOY AND FISH........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Nov 14, 2010, 09:21 PM
I leave the leaves until they are all down around here ;D but glad you are finished with your leaf chores, let me know what you think about your new toy..  by the way, is it a marcum showdown?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Nov 15, 2010, 07:10 AM
http://www.overstockbait.com/default.asp (http://www.overstockbait.com/default.asp)
Just saw this on another thread, some pretty good prices.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 15, 2010, 09:31 AM
Hockey12 thank you for posting the link to Overstock Bait. How is your daughter doing ?
  Saquelie In the same area as Harriman state park is Sterling Forest state park  ,also if you take route 17k heading west there is Winding Hills park (Orange County park) it contains a fifty acre lake (Diamond Lake) . I will look through my fishing stuff and see if I have the phone numbers for the state parks and Winding Hills.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 16, 2010, 09:24 AM
Saquelie I found the phone numbers and will post them below. Just for your and others information Harriman and Sterling Forest state parks are managed by the Palisades Interstate Park Comission (PIPC) . They only open certain lakes to ice fishing and require a minnium of six inches of ice before opening a lake. If you drive through either park you will see signs stating this policy also on the signs there are slots for red or green boards. If the board is green lake is open,red lake closed stay off ice. At the Lake Tiorotti field office in Harriman they will fly a green flag from the flag pole if all the lakes where ice fishing is permitted are open.
 This policy creates a problem in that they are not to swift in checking ice thickness on the lakes some years they do not open any lakes reguardless of the weather.
 
    Sterling Forest Visitor's Center  (845)-351-5907             Lake Tiorotti field office (845)- 351-2568

    Winding Hills Park  (845)-457- 4918
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Nov 16, 2010, 04:31 PM
mr.clean, have there been ice fishing derbies at harriman state park ? Last season weich opened for about a week. All the rest of the season it stayed red flagged. I hope this winter it is cold enough for the seven lks drive.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Nov 16, 2010, 04:37 PM
Hey u guys from the south im from upstate. I work at west point and stay in newburg during the week. Would love to hook up with a fellow ice walker down here would be willing to trade trips. I live 3 miles from lake george and lake champlain
saq, you obviously will get the ice before the lower regions, I'm geared and hoping to drive north for early ice. keep me posted :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: saquelie on Nov 16, 2010, 05:55 PM
Thanks for all the info guys. Two weeks ago we had a inch and a half on one of my perch ponds only made it about 100 ft and had to back off, then it got warm. What do you guys target down here? I fished over by stewart airport on the side of the road caught a dozen craps
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Nov 16, 2010, 07:08 PM
Thanks for all the info guys. Two weeks ago we had a inch and a half on one of my perch ponds only made it about 100 ft and had to back off, then it got warm. What do you guys target down here? I fished over by stewart airport on the side of the road caught a dozen craps
Last time I was at stewarts wma .. me and my brother and our german shorthair were attacked by hundreds of woodticks :%$#!: :%$#!: :%$#!: :unsure: gaming stocked pheasant anyway, that was almost ten years ago.. I am sure the ice fishing is good towards where you work inside the MB. But be careful on thin ice ..it is really unsafe unless it is solid four inches or more. I do not even bother three inches ,  not worth risking falling in :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 16, 2010, 08:55 PM
Been a while guys....nothing new up here on the Northwestern Front .......water temps are way down, very cold at night, but been getting warm during the day....It's going to be a little while longer til Ice season !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 16, 2010, 09:40 PM
Finally got in touch with a representative of the So. Fallsburg Fire Dept....... their tournament is set for January 29 (Saturday).
That means we should consider either the week before, or the week after that for our weekend overnight. 

Joe: Did you find out if the Highland Lake tourney is going to be Feb. 5 or Feb. 12 ??  What about the Holehawg/Topher tourney ??? (Busy, Busy, Busy this year).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 16, 2010, 09:42 PM
Finally got in touch with a representative of the So. Fallsburg Fire Dept....... their tournament is set for January 29 (Saturday).
That means we should consider either the week before, or the week after that for our weekend overnight. 

Joe: Did you find out if the Highland Lake tourney is going to be Feb. 5 or Feb. 12 ??  What about the Holehawg/Topher tourney ??? (Busy, Busy, Busy this year).

I pick the weekend after....will be up in the Adirondacks the weekend before from the 21-23
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 16, 2010, 10:02 PM
I pick the weekend after....will be up in the Adirondacks the weekend before from the 21-23

I'm OK for the following weekend.  If it happens to turn out that weekend is the Highland Lake deal, maybe we can combine both and stay out on Highland for the weekend! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 17, 2010, 10:41 AM
Mtbusch I have not heard of any tournaments/derbies being held in Harriman in recent years. The park commission is so finicky with when and if they will open a lake/lakes I do not think any group would bother trying to hold one in Harriman or Sterling Forest. Years ago when Sterling Forest was private property you could purchase a yearly permit for fishing and they held an annual event on Blue Lake.
  Ice Balls thank you for the update on the South Fallsburg Fire Dept. tournament.
Steve
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Post by: mtbusch on Nov 17, 2010, 04:28 PM
Thank you for the reply Steve, I sure hope we get a consistent winter freeze for harriman park .. I wish everyone here a good ice fishing season too.
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Post by: hockey12 on Nov 18, 2010, 12:02 AM
Hockey12 thank you for posting the link to Overstock Bait. How is your daughter doing ?
  Saquelie In the same area as Harriman state park is Sterling Forest state park  ,also if you take route 17k heading west there is Winding Hills park (Orange County park) it contains a fifty acre lake (Diamond Lake) . I will look through my fishing stuff and see if I have the phone numbers for the state parks and Winding Hills.
Steve

Thanks for asking Steve! She is doing great, she is one of the happier babies I have ever seen. The only time she cries is when she see Pooley! ;D
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 18, 2010, 08:24 AM
Thanks for asking Steve! She is doing great, she is one of the happier babies I have ever seen. The only time she cries is when she see Pooley! ;D

Congrats on the new baby, Take her fishing when shes young-you'll have a fishing partner for life, We unfortunately just had a miscarriage-but already have 2 boys at home that love to fish. Thanks again for that baitshop info-just put in a large order..........
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 18, 2010, 09:43 AM
Thanks for asking Steve! She is doing great, she is one of the happier babies I have ever seen. The only time she cries is when she see Pooley! ;D


We have to get the two of the new girls together sometime....
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Post by: pooley on Nov 18, 2010, 03:30 PM
Thanks for asking Steve! She is doing great, she is one of the happier babies I have ever seen. The only time she cries is when she see Pooley! ;D

that little girl smiles all the time, and she only cries cause i won't give her a beer!
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Post by: hockey12 on Nov 18, 2010, 08:24 PM
that little girl smiles all the time, and she only cries cause i won't give her a beer!
Good one Pooley!  >:(
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 19, 2010, 10:41 AM
been off line fer a while...real sick :P...thank god pa gun opener is a week away.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 19, 2010, 10:54 AM
Sorry to hear of your illness Holehawg , hopefully by gun opener you will have recovered.
Steve
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 19, 2010, 11:13 AM
been off line fer a while...real sick :P...thank god pa gun opener is a week away.... ;) ;D

glad to have you back....that good clean crisp air will do you some good !
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Post by: hockey12 on Nov 19, 2010, 11:45 AM
been off line fer a while...real sick :P...thank god pa gun opener is a week away.... ;) ;D

I thought it had something to do with Alex Rodriquez. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 19, 2010, 11:53 AM
I thought it had something to do with Alex Rodriquez. ;D



 :-X
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Post by: pooley on Nov 19, 2010, 04:52 PM
been off line fer a while...real sick :P...thank god pa gun opener is a week away.... ;) ;D
hoping to smell a gut pile in the morning! ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 19, 2010, 09:05 PM
good luck to all the NY hunters tomorrow !!!!  We had a brief encounter with a fork buck on the way home from the lanes tonight....G-Man got to see it about 2 feet from his window in the truck......
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Post by: mr.clean on Nov 20, 2010, 06:05 AM
good luck to all the NY hunters tomorrow !!!!  We had a brief encounter with a fork buck on the way home from the lanes tonight....G-Man got to see it about 2 feet from his window in the truck......
Glad everyone is alright Topher as you know for your job using a motor vehicle to hunt deer is expensive.  It is nice to see nature up close a few years back I got to watch a spike and small four pointer with one antler already missing battle over a doe in my yard. I was worried there would be a auto accident as I live on a corner lot just off a busy state highway.
Steve
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 22, 2010, 07:05 AM
I thought it had something to do with Alex Rodriquez. ;D
  :nono: :nono: :nono: there will be payback my friend.... :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 22, 2010, 02:57 PM
Joe, I'll try to remember to bring that stuff with me next time we all fish together....
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Post by: mtbusch on Nov 22, 2010, 04:24 PM
Joe, I'll try to remember to bring that stuff with me next time we all fish together....
Finally got in touch with a representative of the So. Fallsburg Fire Dept....... their tournament is set for January 29 (Saturday).
That means we should consider either the week before, or the week after that for our weekend overnight. 

Joe: Did you find out if the Highland Lake tourney is going to be Feb. 5 or Feb. 12 ??  What about the Holehawg/Topher tourney ??? (Busy, Busy, Busy this year).
fi;; me in on this fallsburg tourney, i want to enter it this season..hope they put in more gamefish like i heard they did with the walleye in morningside
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 23, 2010, 09:06 PM
Guys, I have a question......I have to pick something for 50 bucks for Christmas.....any ideas on what I should ask for ?????
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 23, 2010, 10:46 PM
Guys, I have a question......I have to pick something for 50 bucks for Christmas.....any ideas on what I should ask for ?????
How about a portable heater/stove top in gander mtn. $49.99, works as a heater or you can flip it on it's side and put a pot of coffee or whatever on it-use with 1lb tank........
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 23, 2010, 10:48 PM
How about a portable heater/stove top in gander mtn. $49.99, works as a heater or you can flip it on it's side and put a pot of coffee or whatever on it-use with 1lb tank........

I'm tough to buy for.....I have most everything  ( I have one )    great idea though !

Do anything with the tip downs yet?
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 23, 2010, 11:14 PM
I'm tough to buy for.....I have most everything  ( I have one )    great idea though !

Do anything with the tip downs yet?
Finished the 2 that I started before I seen yours, Still looking to make a few more/would like to compare them to tip-ups. Do you rig them the same as your tip-ups and do you leave much slack for the fish to run or do they just hook themselves?
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 24, 2010, 06:42 AM
Guys, I have a question......I have to pick something for 50 bucks for Christmas.....any ideas on what I should ask for ?????
wudd get ya around 2 years on here ;)..... ;D ;D perhaps something iceshanty should offer "gift subscription's" or "gift cards" for jigs and stuff ?????
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Post by: pooley on Nov 24, 2010, 07:15 AM
a gift card from one of our sponsors! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 24, 2010, 09:31 AM
Finished the 2 that I started before I seen yours, Still looking to make a few more/would like to compare them to tip-ups. Do you rig them the same as your tip-ups and do you leave much slack for the fish to run or do they just hook themselves?

most generally the fish hook themselves.  I rig it basically the same, about 25 foot dacron with a swivel and a 4-6 foot fluorocarbon leader to a simple baitholder hook.....when the tip goes down and hits the edge of the hole, it pretty much sets the hook if the fish has the bait far enough in its mouth....25" pickerel hit one of mine at Huntington....hook was right in the corner of its mouth....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 24, 2010, 03:05 PM
 fi;; me in on this fallsburg tourney, i want to enter it this season..hope they put in more gamefish like i heard they did with the walleye in morningside

The So. Fallsburg tourney is run by the So. Fallsburg Fire Dept. and is held on a private lake (Echo Lake).  The Fire Dept. guys do it up right with Hot Coffee, Bait, Warming Tent, etc. right at the tourney site.  I believe the entry fee was $10 or $15 last year, and they gave us a dozen bait with it.
There are several fish categories and both an Adult and Kids categories for prizes (the prizes are great).
Last year I saw some of the largest Crappies I ever laid eyes on come out of that lake.  The lake itself is large enough for ATV or snowmobile use (which is permitted) if you want, but definitely not necessaary.  Two years ago I won 2nd place in the Perch category not 50 feet from the lake entry point. 
I don't know if they stock this lake, but from what I've seen of the fish entered each year, they don't have to.  Expect to catch Pickerel, Perch, Crappies, Bass in good numbers.
I'm suggesting this tourney for a get-together prior to our overnight weekend at either Huntington or Highland.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 24, 2010, 05:15 PM
The So. Fallsburg tourney is run by the So. Fallsburg Fire Dept. and is held on a private lake (Echo Lake).  The Fire Dept. guys do it up right with Hot Coffee, Bait, Warming Tent, etc. right at the tourney site.  I believe the entry fee was $10 or $15 last year, and they gave us a dozen bait with it.
There are several fish categories and both an Adult and Kids categories for prizes (the prizes are great).
Last year I saw some of the largest Crappies I ever laid eyes on come out of that lake.  The lake itself is large enough for ATV or snowmobile use (which is permitted) if you want, but definitely not necessaary.  Two years ago I won 2nd place in the Perch category not 50 feet from the lake entry point. 
I don't know if they stock this lake, but from what I've seen of the fish entered each year, they don't have to.  Expect to catch Pickerel, Perch, Crappies, Bass in good numbers.
I'm suggesting this tourney for a get-together prior to our overnight weekend at either Huntington or Highland.
Any charge for the kids?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Nov 24, 2010, 06:42 PM
The So. Fallsburg tourney is run by the So. Fallsburg Fire Dept. and is held on a private lake (Echo Lake).  The Fire Dept. guys do it up right with Hot Coffee, Bait, Warming Tent, etc. right at the tourney site.  I believe the entry fee was $10 or $15 last year, and they gave us a dozen bait with it.
There are several fish categories and both an Adult and Kids categories for prizes (the prizes are great).
Last year I saw some of the largest Crappies I ever laid eyes on come out of that lake.  The lake itself is large enough for ATV or snowmobile use (which is permitted) if you want, but definitely not necessaary.  Two years ago I won 2nd place in the Perch category not 50 feet from the lake entry point.  
I don't know if they stock this lake, but from what I've seen of the fish entered each year, they don't have to.  Expect to catch Pickerel, Perch, Crappies, Bass in good numbers.
I'm suggesting this tourney for a get-together prior to our overnight weekend at either Huntington or Highland.
  I would like to enter the fallsburg tourney, I have a few local friends that I will ask and will probably join too.   This season I would like to enter any ice fishing derbies  just let me know where and when , thanks for the headsup iceballs,john 
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Post by: mschott on Nov 24, 2010, 08:52 PM

Guys, I have a question......I have to pick something for 50 bucks for Christmas.....any ideas on what I should ask for ?????


   2011 fishing lic. and the rest on a gift card
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 24, 2010, 09:02 PM
that's a good idea...I need to get both NY and PA for this season...
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Post by: IceBalls on Nov 24, 2010, 09:50 PM
Any charge for the kids?

I  really don't know, but I would guess that kids below a certain age would probably be free.

Guys, when I get the full details on the tourney, I'll post them here.  I know it starts at 7AM on Jan. 29  If I hear anything else, I'll let you know.  Sign up is at the lake (no pre-registration).  If we're going to have a crowd of IS guys, we'll pick a specific spot on the lake to gather.  Pray for good ice and goood weather.
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Nov 24, 2010, 10:02 PM
I  really don't know, but I would guess that kids below a certain age would probably be free.

Guys, when I get the full details on the tourney, I'll post them here.  I know it starts at 7AM on Jan. 29  If I hear anything else, I'll let you know.  Sign up is at the lake (no pre-registration).  If we're going to have a crowd of IS guys, we'll pick a specific spot on the lake to gather.  Pray for good ice and goood weather.
Thanks Iceballs!  Hopefully we will all be on the ice for a month or so by that time........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 24, 2010, 10:47 PM
I'd like to fish that tourney, but it all depends on when the overnight trip is. 
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 25, 2010, 07:39 AM
that's a good idea...I need to get both NY and PA for this season...
me too...around 140.00 combined to fish both sides of the big ditch.... ;) ;D   a big happy birthday to yo....and happy thanksgiving to all ......... :thumbsup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 25, 2010, 09:28 AM
Yes, Happy turkey day to everyone.....YO Happy B-Day.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 25, 2010, 11:04 AM
A good Thanksgiving to all my fellow I.S. members. Yo hope you have a great birthday.
Steve
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Post by: pooley on Nov 25, 2010, 12:06 PM
happy t-day all. Y-O left the firehouse happy! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 25, 2010, 12:51 PM
HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL MY IS BUDDIES.......and GOD BLESS OUR MEN AND WOMEN PROTECTING OUR FREEDOM ALL OVER THE WORLD.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 28, 2010, 04:09 PM
Well, its starting to stay cold enough up this way.....only to be forecasted into the high 40's in the middle of the week....couple more weeks until the ice will be here and safe enough for me.....

How did you guys make out hunting this season?  Any luck ?

Holehawg...good luck this week at Camp..

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 28, 2010, 04:57 PM
Well, its starting to stay cold enough up this way.....only to be forecasted into the high 40's in the middle of the week....couple more weeks until the ice will be here and safe enough for me.....

How did you guys make out hunting this season?  Any luck ?

Holehawg...good luck this week at Camp..


no deer here yet. i posted pictures of my tip-ups on that thread, and started one about the mods.
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 30, 2010, 09:25 AM
Well, its starting to stay cold enough up this way.....only to be forecasted into the high 40's in the middle of the week....couple more weeks until the ice will be here and safe enough for me.....

How did you guys make out hunting this season?  Any luck ?

Holehawg...good luck this week at Camp..


camp was great...had a bit too much fun sunday... ;) but lived...shot a 5 point opening day....down to filling my 2 doe tags this sat...gonna be eating good this winter.... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Nov 30, 2010, 10:21 AM
no deer here yet. i posted pictures of my tip-ups on that thread, and started one about the mods.

I like that idea pooley, I think I'll have to do mine if I get time before the season..

Congrats, Joe....and good luck Saturday !
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Post by: pooley on Nov 30, 2010, 11:24 AM
good job Joe!!!
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Post by: holehawg on Nov 30, 2010, 01:02 PM
good job Joe!!!
wasn't easy pooley  ;)2...was hung over and shaking from the night before festivities :sick: but we got it done....me and crown royal will never ring in the night before deer season again.... :blink: :wacko: :blink: also gotta say them new muck boots i just got are great are ...Arctic pros...really warm.. dry and comfy.... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 30, 2010, 09:28 PM
Pooley, what is the name of that spring bobber you were using last season? I remember you told me, but I forgot...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 01, 2010, 06:29 AM
Congratulations on the deer Holehawg. Do we have a date set for the overnight I want to put a request in to use the remainder of my vacation time.
 Steve
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Post by: pooley on Dec 01, 2010, 07:22 AM
Pooley, what is the name of that spring bobber you were using last season? I remember you told me, but I forgot...
i'll post a picture. i don't remember the name.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 01, 2010, 07:24 AM
I have a couple of different ones...but was unable to find one that looked like yours.....I think I'll make do with what I have so far.....I'll keep looking though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 01, 2010, 02:12 PM
BC, I'll be firing some kroc spoons  all along the roundout sometime later this week. I have two rb one by the handycap ramp, going to move that 12v  closer between trout rock and canon. The one jon boat there now has a huge cracked hull and not worth repairing.. I plan on carrying it out for alumium scrap ;D I'm  going to take the thruway up to ashokan res first and see what is happening at the weir, the esopus is probably still muddy but worth floating a few single eggs too. If the weather stays as good as the forecast later in the week, it should be good from shore at roundout too ;) good luck with you new flasher! I am thinking of getting a new one too
Hey mt! went to roundout sunday and got 1 brown 17in on a 3/8 silver castmaster,too windy for my jonboat,still have'nt tried my flasher-guess I'll wait for the ice, let me know if you need a hand carrying that rowboat up..........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 01, 2010, 02:46 PM
BC, never made it up there after my last trip I posted here. Glad you at least spooned one  ;D That jon boat I'll yank out next year and scrap it. Going to move my v hull 12' from the handicap next year towards the fork too. I'm just hoping we get a steady blast of winter freeze without too much the whitestuff .patiently waiting for some SAFE early ice and likely try drilling it much further north. Perhaps we all can meet on some hardwater or even plan pooling some further north trips this season. I'm hoping to spend a few on canadagaro and maybe even oneida. I bought a new sonar too, the 5.6 showdown, pretty cool looking device , can't wait to try this thing out ;) Still waiting  for my kenai I ordered a couple weeks ago. I'm hoping to also get out on the ice more this season god willing! 
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Post by: pooley on Dec 01, 2010, 02:51 PM
I have a couple of different ones...but was unable to find one that looked like yours.....I think I'll make do with what I have so far.....I'll keep looking though.
http://www.tackletheoutdoors.com/TackleStore/IceFishing/tabid/67/CategoryID/3/List/0/Level/a/ProductID/212/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName%2CProductName (http://www.tackletheoutdoors.com/TackleStore/IceFishing/tabid/67/CategoryID/3/List/0/Level/a/ProductID/212/Default.aspx?SortField=ProductName%2CProductName)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 01, 2010, 03:28 PM
Thanks Buddy !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 02, 2010, 02:39 PM
just got off the phone with Pete at the lodge. he has ice already, and it should be safe by the weekend. deposit goes in the mail this afternoon. breakfast will be at 5:30 am, and dinner at 6:30 pm. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 02, 2010, 08:08 PM
What lodge???    How far North???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 02, 2010, 09:36 PM
just got off the phone with Pete at the lodge. he has ice already, and it should be safe by the weekend. deposit goes in the mail this afternoon. breakfast will be at 5:30 am, and dinner at 6:30 pm. ;D


 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

What are we bringing for lunch ?
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 02, 2010, 11:22 PM

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

What are we bringing for lunch ?
beer....and i got alittle weber bq grill....we'll burn sumthing... ;) ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 02, 2010, 11:24 PM
just got off the phone with Pete at the lodge. he has ice already, and it should be safe by the weekend. deposit goes in the mail this afternoon. breakfast will be at 5:30 am, and dinner at 6:30 pm. ;D
that 5:30 breakfest is gonna be rough if theres any crown royal this trip.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 03, 2010, 04:46 AM

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

What are we bringing for lunch ?
we will be having a meeting at the firehouse to discuss it in a couple of weeks. i'll do it with you guys online if we can.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 03, 2010, 08:41 AM
Alot of snow upstate , looks like the first real winter blast is going to stick around enough for safe ice. Still waiting for my kenai I ordered.. should get here anyday. Anybody interested in heading way up north pm me.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 03, 2010, 08:53 AM
that 5:30 breakfest is gonna be rough if theres any crown royal this trip.... ;)

Crown is not your friend Joe !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 03, 2010, 09:21 AM
 :wacko: not going near it tonite topher.. brown is down day tomorrow  :thumbsup: 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 03, 2010, 11:36 AM
Alot of snow upstate , looks like the first real winter blast is going to stick around enough for safe ice. Still waiting for my kenai I ordered.. should get here anyday. Anybody interested in heading way up north pm me.
WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU THINKING OF GOING? I"M CHOMPING AT THE BIT!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 03, 2010, 11:45 AM
I TRIED JIGGING OUT OF A 5 GALLON BUCKET THE OTHER NIGHT, TOPHER WAS RIGHT IT'S NOT AS FUN AS THE REAL THING!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 03, 2010, 07:17 PM
WHEN AND WHERE WERE YOU THINKING OF GOING? I"M CHOMPING AT THE BIT!!!!!!
BC, I'm waiting fror an invitation! lol,. the clam came today, looks tight but definitely allright. First time I seen a kenai.. sat in the frabill commando at ganders in monticello  but this should do great on Big pond.. this is where I might hit first unless a brother wants to split the cost of trying early ice way up near or in adk. I would gladly accept any invitations to a firemens lodge too!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 04, 2010, 02:22 AM
:wacko: not going near it tonite topher.. brown is down day tomorrow  :thumbsup: 
Got stuck tues. night working the Christmas tree lighting (3 cups of hot chocolate and crown royal=delish) might have to try it on the ice!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 04, 2010, 02:26 AM
BC, I'm waiting fror an invitation! lol,. the clam came today, looks tight but definitely allright. First time I seen a kenai.. sat in the frabill commando at ganders in monticello  but this should do great on Big pond.. this is where I might hit first unless a brother wants to split the cost of trying early ice way up near or in adk. I would gladly accept any invitations to a firemens lodge too!
lets see what the next couple of weeks bring, by the way I keep my boat on roundout over by yeagerville rd. by the  creek...........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 04, 2010, 07:06 PM
lets see what the next couple of weeks bring, by the way I keep my boat on roundout over by yeagerville rd. by the  creek...........
i'll post a picture. i don't remember the name.
I have finally got around assembling my kenai.. it took me about 6:_) anyway, it went up pretty dang good without any problems.. the molding was basically the only part you really got to think it out in advance before popping into the materials.  the trap is now waiting for a test run!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 04, 2010, 07:09 PM
Where is everybody? another saturday night and I ain't got nobody,, i unboxed my shanty cause I just can't wait..oh how I dream of someone to post to,, i'm in a homely way ;D tank you betty much :-\  time to venture on over to the clam trap modifications board ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 04, 2010, 07:19 PM
Where is everybody? another saturday night and I ain't got nobody,, i unboxed my shanty cause I just can't wait..oh how I dream of someone to post to,, i'm in a homely way ;D tank you betty much :-\  time to venture on over to the clam trap modifications board ;D

remember to take it easy on the hardware, alot of people are saying that the bolts break easy.....we're here in spirit, I'm in the middle of prepping for a second Thanksgiving day dinner tomorrow :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 04, 2010, 07:59 PM
remember to take it easy on the hardware, alot of people are saying that the bolts break easy.....we're here in spirit, I'm in the middle of prepping for a second Thanksgiving day dinner tomorrow :)
I read you topher, chow down and put on another layer of fat for migration time to the north soon begins ! Now as a handyman, I think you might be right too about the4 plastic tube plugs for the poles. And not to mention , start to finish out of the box isn't for the not so handy. I found flaws with the two longest carriage screws that were actually too big for their locknuts that were packaged..I had to find me two lock washers and nuts in my garage and two extra beers before I got the seat togeather.. As for all the rest of the screw bolts , I knew to use the big head phillips bits, otherwise there be no doubt stripping the heads using a standard phillips head..but the molding instructions were lame in that you really had to look hrd in the poor  step7 illustration .. i figured it right before slowly sending those small screws around the front gunnel/ I'm happy with this thing. It might not come out everytime but, where I seen them way up north , definitely bring this with me.  enjoy your many  thanks givings!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 05, 2010, 08:22 AM
i need to clear up the lodge post!
hockey12 and i met the owner of a fishing lodge at the outdoor show here in Suffern. we were impressed enough to think about a trip. i set up a trip with my local fishing buddies, and fellow firemen. we filled all but 2 spots at the lodge, and decided to invite the first 2 shanty members we fished with, topher and holehawg. i will give a full report of our trip, jan,21, 22, 23rd when i get back. here is the link.

http://www.adirondackchamplainguideservice.com/ (http://www.adirondackchamplainguideservice.com/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 05, 2010, 10:37 AM
i need to clear up the lodge post!
hockey12 and i met the owner of a fishing lodge at the outdoor show here in Suffern. we were impressed enough to think about a trip. i set up a trip with my local fishing buddies, and fellow firemen. we filled all but 2 spots at the lodge, and decided to invite the first 2 shanty members we fished with, topher and holehawg. i will give a full report of our trip, jan,21, 22, 23rd when i get back. here is the link.

http://www.adirondackchamplainguideservice.com/ (http://www.adirondackchamplainguideservice.com/)
i need to clear up the lodge post!
hockey12 and i met the owner of a fishing lodge at the outdoor show here in Suffern. we were impressed enough to think about a trip. i set up a trip with my local fishing buddies, and fellow firemen. we filled all but 2 spots at the lodge, and decided to invite the first 2 shanty members we fished with, topher and holehawg. i will give a full report of our trip, jan,21, 22, 23rd when i get back. here is the link.

http://www.adirondackchamplainguideservice.com/ (http://www.adirondackchamplainguideservice.com/)
  Glad you cleared that up pooley,   I am hoping my friend and I get up on early ice and it is looking like it could be before january !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 05, 2010, 12:10 PM
  Glad you cleared that up pooley,   I am hoping my friend and I get up on early ice and it is looking like it could be before january !
i realized i caused some problems with that. we do have a gathering that all are welcome to. i am hoping to have it on greenwood lake this year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 05, 2010, 12:19 PM
i realized i caused some problems with that. we do have a gathering that all are welcome to. i am hoping to have it on greenwood lake this year.
Not a problem at all and no offense taken,  a greenwood lk or better yet seven lks is fine. maybe we get safe ice down here before long.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 05, 2010, 12:54 PM
Not a problem at all and no offense taken,  a greenwood lk or better yet seven lks is fine. maybe we get safe ice down here before long.

we're hoping, after last year! ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 05, 2010, 04:08 PM
got some serious ice making weather up here lately...I may even be on the ice next weekend, I hope !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 05, 2010, 04:11 PM
sounds good brother!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 05, 2010, 07:40 PM
i realized i caused some problems with that. we do have a gathering that all are welcome to. i am hoping to have it on greenwood lake this year.

Sounds like a good idea for Greenwood !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Dec 06, 2010, 10:24 AM
Hey Bros... Still alive and kicking!  Driving the desk today.  Pooley, I got your invite and will attend as a day trip if I don't have to plow, so keep me in the loop!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 06, 2010, 10:59 AM
Hey Bros... Still alive and kicking!  Driving the desk today.  Pooley, I got your invite and will attend as a day trip if I don't have to plow, so keep me in the loop!

you got it! we have another guy who will be praying for no snow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 06, 2010, 02:25 PM
who is this fuller guy? I'm getting email replies from this thread suggesting to others or someone  other than me (I hope) communicating BS .. who was/is  Dfuller or timster ? Why am I reading responses to unfriendly suspects to this thread?  I joined fishshanty in hopes of meeting or communicating with friendly fishermen as it seemed. Now I have to ask what is all this bickering for with 2008 posters? Are these troublemakers  that I am unaware of? not a suspected newer alias for those old posts I see repeatedly everytime I revisit here?.. Just wierd noticing this cold friction against 2009 posters. Whatever you gents might be thinking, I have no clue who dfuller or timster is and wish to at least make you and your group aware of this. If there is a way to prove it with a moderator , whoever that may be here, I am now waiting for a reply. I do not care to bump heads with anybody on or offline..be it dfullers timsters etc. Just wishing everyone a safe and plentiful icefishing season. Lots of luck, appreciate some postive feedback too., John
HEY MT I WOULD'NT WORRY TOO MUCH ABOUT IT, IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOAD OF BS OR JUST A MISTAKE, THIS IS SUPPOSED TO BE A FRIENDLY SITE!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 06, 2010, 03:51 PM
exactly my point bc,  I just hope all along I'm not being mistaken for somebody else! All I want to do is find cool fishermen that appreciate what this is all about! Thought I just seen an old acquaintance jimmy claude! great guy where you at jimmy?  i'll bring the provisions! ;D

Hey MT.......don't ever confuse dfuller for timster....2 different people, dfuller at one time posted on the thread we were on before this whole SE BS thread started.....If I were you, I wouldn't even bother bringing it up, as you were not involved at all.

Topher7694




On a lighter note, it's good to hear from you jimmy and I look forward to seeing you on the lake this year !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Dec 06, 2010, 04:48 PM
that 5:30 breakfest is gonna be rough if theres any crown royal this trip.... ;)
Don't knbow about Crown,but Ill have a big bottle of Jack !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 06, 2010, 07:40 PM
Timster is ok. dfuller is not!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 06, 2010, 10:08 PM
I think my Jets got their Butts WHOOPED tonite !    I'm gonna go cry.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 06, 2010, 11:31 PM
I think my Jets got their Butts WHOOPED tonite !    I'm gonna go cry.....
you mean your not a steeler fan?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 06, 2010, 11:35 PM
Don't knbow about Crown,but Ill have a big bottle of Jack !
i have a feeling i'll be sleeping under the dodge again... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 07, 2010, 12:09 AM
my old ford finally died (223,000 miles) and just as I'm talking about buying another ford ranger, my father-inlaw gives me a 1 year old honda civic with 6,000 miles (he's a great guy-but all i want is another pick-up) how the heck am i going to fit all my junk in that thing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Dec 07, 2010, 02:12 PM
good to see you all still kickin... just stopped in, have to go to wrestling practice then a wake this PM. Catch you tomorrow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 07, 2010, 03:06 PM
Rodger, did you find anyone to go to Syracuse ice show with ya?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 08, 2010, 08:44 AM
Is there a set date for the gathering?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 08, 2010, 11:03 AM
 doe tag #1 is filled...2 fer 3 so far...the deer gods are being kind to mr. holehawg this year... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 08, 2010, 03:16 PM
Is there a set date for the gathering?
i'll set something up soon.

i stopped at Fish307 today, as i was up in that area making a delivery. what a great selection of jigs!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 08, 2010, 05:22 PM
i'll set something up soon.

i stopped at Fish307 today, as i was up in that area making a delivery. what a great selection of jigs!!!!!

if there are any in particular that you want, let me know, they will be at the Syracuse show this weekend !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 08, 2010, 05:24 PM
if there are any in particular that you want, let me know, they will be at the Syracuse show this weekend !
i bought some! :P  i wish i was going to the show though!!!! have fun!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 08, 2010, 06:35 PM
TFB and the baby will be going to the Carousel Mall while I'm at the show...she told me to buy myself something for Christmas from her  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 08, 2010, 07:40 PM
doe tag #1 is filled...2 fer 3 so far...the deer gods are being kind to mr. holehawg this year... ;) ;D

 sooner or later i'm gonna have to drop the hammer !! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 08, 2010, 11:24 PM
sooner or later i'm gonna have to drop the hammer !! lol
coming home from damascus i saw a slammer on a guys lawn just down from that chipper  f.guy who does body work.... lots of deer on your road.... ;) just looking... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 09, 2010, 01:50 AM
GOT my 6 pointer yesterday, now its time to fish!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 09, 2010, 10:19 AM
GOT my 6 pointer yesterday, now its time to fish!!!!!!!!!
congrats on the buck...if i can fill 1 more doe tag.... i too will be dragging out the tip ups.... :tipup: ;D :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 09, 2010, 10:22 AM
hey topher....where we fished  under the bridge is making ice....perhaps we should try for wallys and such where you chased the ducks... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 09, 2010, 10:39 AM
coming home from damascus i saw a slammer on a guys lawn just down from that chipper  f.guy who does body work.... lots of deer on your road.... ;) just looking... ;D

hey you weren't on the dirt road behind my house the other day were ya? saw a vehicle like yours -- i shot a doe a few years ago that had a nice buck following her- never saw him till it was too late  sooo every time i'm lining up on a doe that thought goes through my mind and the doe gets away cause i'm too busy watching behind her lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 09, 2010, 10:46 AM
hey topher....where we fished  under the bridge is making ice....perhaps we should try for wallys and such where you chased the ducks... ;D

might be a good idea.....I'm heading out Sunday to find a frozen lake to check Ice....I know there are a couple that are ready to go, but to be on the safe side, I'm just checking some Sunday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Dec 09, 2010, 12:23 PM
Small waters should be good here (walking only) for Saturday. Low twentys today and single digits tonight.  
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 09, 2010, 02:24 PM
hey you weren't on the dirt road behind my house the other day were ya? saw a vehicle like yours -- i shot a doe a few years ago that had a nice buck following her- never saw him till it was too late  sooo every time i'm lining up on a doe that thought goes through my mind and the doe gets away cause i'm too busy watching behind her lol
twas me... ;) ;D ...got bored with driving the millianville rd all the time....yeah i know what ya mean...i've blown some meat shooting too... ::)...this year i'm killing and filling... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 09, 2010, 02:27 PM
might be a good idea.....I'm heading out Sunday to find a frozen lake to check Ice....I know there are a couple that are ready to go, but to be on the safe side, I'm just checking some Sunday
i figure next weekend i can set up on the cove of the mighty d fer wallys....i do the same old ice test...i send my 278 lb son in law out first on a rope... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Dec 09, 2010, 02:38 PM
let me borrow him for a day.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 09, 2010, 03:51 PM
good luck guys. rain and 46 degrees here on sunday! >:( but cold weather after that! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 10, 2010, 11:22 AM
I just drove through Harriman State Park and every lake is iced over.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 10, 2010, 11:33 AM
Its starting boys and girls.......Syracuse bound !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 10, 2010, 12:22 PM
enjoy it topher!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 10, 2010, 01:09 PM
enjoy it topher!
yepper... try not to jump start the recession up there....tfb will kill ya...... ;) ;D :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 10, 2010, 07:35 PM
Well, we made it to the Dino for dinner/lunch and upon finding out some information, we decided to just head back home......no show tonight...Pooley, sending you a PM....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 11, 2010, 08:24 AM
Well, we made it to the Dino for dinner/lunch and upon finding out some information, we decided to just head back home......no show tonight...Pooley, sending you a PM....
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 11, 2010, 03:01 PM
I just drove through Harriman State Park and every lake is iced over.
same here in Orange Co.-hope we don't get the rain they"re talking about..........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 11, 2010, 04:47 PM
Well I went out today to head to tractor supply and I decided to drive by some lakes on the way.  Highland had a guy fishing on it.  which he said was 2 1/2 to 3 inches.  Crazy SOB.  Swan Lake had 2 people on it.  And lastly morningside had about 12-15 guys on it.  So all and all looks like the season starts next weekend for me which is great considering Big game ends tomorrow.  Suppose to get rain tomorrow and then all next week is suppose to be below freezing for the whole week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 11, 2010, 10:56 PM
Well I went out today to head to tractor supply and I decided to drive by some lakes on the way.  Highland had a guy fishing on it.  which he said was 2 1/2 to 3 inches.  Crazy SOB.  Swan Lake had 2 people on it.  And lastly morningside had about 12-15 guys on it.  So all and all looks like the season starts next weekend for me which is great considering Big game ends tomorrow.  Suppose to get rain tomorrow and then all next week is suppose to be below freezing for the whole week.
Redneck, I'm looking for a down to ice fishing man..tia
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 11, 2010, 10:58 PM
I better get my gear together oh boy! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 12, 2010, 08:02 AM
its on but but be careful out there...one more week should be the ticket....
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 12, 2010, 10:34 AM
we have as much water on top of the ice that we have ice.... and its getting warmer...I hope to be on next weekend....gonna have to catch lunch !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 12, 2010, 11:13 PM
1600 hrs-both ponds I checked had 1 inch of ice and about 1 1/2 inches of water on top. (orange co.)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 13, 2010, 08:04 PM
Some people have nothing better to do but bi@#$,
Fish On guys,hope to see you guys trout season... have some nice holes close by ;D  ::)
timster i see your from summitville, i lived there for about 15-16 years. dad is still there, up on finkle rd. where ya fishing???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 13, 2010, 08:07 PM
well, we got one heck of a cold snap going here now....the rain didn't hurt nearly as bad as I had originally thought...Joe you up for some fishing this weekend? I got jumbo perch and 14" crappies just waiting to be caught in a little pond not far from me...about 30 minutes from you...and a bar inbetween !  Pooley, all should be ok, worked some things out this past weekend....I will be more positive closer to the beginning of January !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 13, 2010, 08:08 PM
Guys, be sure to sign up for the IS tourney..... !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 13, 2010, 08:24 PM
well, we got one heck of a cold snap going here now....the rain didn't hurt nearly as bad as I had originally thought...Joe you up for some fishing this weekend? I got jumbo perch and 14" crappies just waiting to be caught in a little pond not far from me...about 30 minutes from you...and a bar inbetween !  Pooley, all should be ok, worked some things out this past weekend....I will be more positive closer to the beginning of January !
good to hear brother!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 13, 2010, 08:31 PM
hey there guys! i am in goshen and fish alot on morningside and lake superior, looking to see if anyone wants to get together. i am new on this site but think i have finally found a tread that seems to have some good guys on it. i fish alot, almost every other day. looking for people to share the time with. if anyone is interested me email is: [email protected]. i will need at least 3 days advace notice of a trip though, due to transportation issues. looks like i should be headin out thursday or friday, just want to let a few cold days get in after all that rain. email me and if ya wanna talk send a phone# and time to call...
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Post by: boss j on Dec 13, 2010, 08:33 PM
Guys, be sure to sign up for the IS tourney..... !!!!!
how ya sign up and where is the tourny held???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 13, 2010, 08:46 PM
click on this link :

                       http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=159952.0;topicseen (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=159952.0;topicseen)

all you have to do is follow the instructions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 14, 2010, 12:38 AM
finally its gettin cold!!!!   just had the 1st plow truck go up the road. time to cover the ice!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 14, 2010, 04:38 AM
well, we got one heck of a cold snap going here now....the rain didn't hurt nearly as bad as I had originally thought...Joe you up for some fishing this weekend? I got jumbo perch and 14" crappies just waiting to be caught in a little pond not far from me...about 30 minutes from you...and a bar inbetween !  Pooley, all should be ok, worked some things out this past weekend....I will be more positive closer to the beginning of January !
oooh i'm up fer it buddy.... ;) problem is fer 2 weeks i'm working 2 jobs a day...woodloche springs and school so no time off till xmas eve..then i got around 5 days off....i figure by sat some of our smaller waters should be safe.... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 14, 2010, 07:46 AM
Pooley let me know when the first trip is I got a couple guys at work that are gonna come
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 14, 2010, 07:52 AM
Pooley let me know when the first trip is I got a couple guys at work that are gonna come
soon Matt! we will let you know.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 14, 2010, 08:53 AM
This year we will have some armed guards against the russians
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 14, 2010, 09:11 AM
i am plannin to be out on morningside on friday and maybe try to get on superior come saturday. has anyone been by there? any idea what the ice is up at superior?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 14, 2010, 11:10 AM
oooh i'm up fer it buddy.... ;) problem is fer 2 weeks i'm working 2 jobs a day...woodloche springs and school so no time off till xmas eve..then i got around 5 days off....i figure by sat some of our smaller waters should be safe.... :)

let me know....and keep me posted about Narrowsburg !  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 14, 2010, 02:50 PM
ok heres  a question for all.   during first ice and early season what is the adverage depth you fish on a lake? i mean do you perfer the deeper holes or the shollow bays or the drops inbetween???  i am going to get out this weekend but this is the earliest i have been out in a ong time and would like to know where others seem to find perch and crappies.
   
      thanks     boss jigs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 14, 2010, 02:52 PM
ok heres  a question for all.   during first ice and early season what is the adverage depth you fish on a lake? i mean do you perfer the deeper holes or the shollow bays or the drops inbetween???  i am going to get out this weekend but this is the earliest i have been out in a ong time and would like to know where others seem to find perch and crappies.
   
      thanks     boss jigs

find structure and weed edges.....its the best place to start looking IMO
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 14, 2010, 03:36 PM
find structure and weed edges.....its the best place to start looking IMO
ok so the structure i fish later in the season should be a good place to start then. thanks, just my back has been killing me and i am not even sure if i will be able to walk so i am trying to minimize the distance as much as possible. i think i am just gonna hit morningside on friday and try superior on satuday. thanks again and ill report what i see going on after my trips, if i can handle the walks!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 14, 2010, 05:06 PM
ok so the structure i fish later in the season should be a good place to start then. thanks, just my back has been killing me and i am not even sure if i will be able to walk so i am trying to minimize the distance as much as possible. i think i am just gonna hit morningside on friday and try superior on satuday. thanks again and ill report what i see going on after my trips, if i can handle the walks!!!
shallow, in the weeds, and drop off edges.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 14, 2010, 06:06 PM
I found tonight that I will be fishing this weekend....2 local lakes both have 4.5 to 5 inches clear black ice !!!!!!!!  Here fishy fishy fishy !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 14, 2010, 07:27 PM
I found tonight that I will be fishing this weekend....2 local lakes both have 4.5 to 5 inches clear black ice !!!!!!!!  Here fishy fishy fishy !
best of luck! please send pics!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 14, 2010, 07:32 PM
I'll do my best !  One of the lakes we (TFB and the boys and I) fish quite extensively in the summer, and for that sake, I hope that there is a bluegill category in the tourney this year  ;) there are some in there close to 12" and I know where to find them :)

the other lake, I have open water bank fished 2 times and the crappies are like Huntington's and the perch are HUGE !

And now by saying that, I have jinxed myself into a royal skunking   >:(



Yeah, Right  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 14, 2010, 08:04 PM
you'll do well i'm sure! have Cameron kiss your lure box!  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 14, 2010, 09:11 PM
I'll do my best !  One of the lakes we (TFB and the boys and I) fish quite extensively in the summer, and for that sake, I hope that there is a bluegill category in the tourney this year  ;) there are some in there close to 12" and I know where to find them :)

the other lake, I have open water bank fished 2 times and the crappies are like Huntington's and the perch are HUGE !

And now by saying that, I have jinxed myself into a royal skunking   >:(



Yeah, Right  ;)
I'm jealous!  I think we're about a week away, Good luck Chris.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 15, 2010, 09:32 AM
Just got off the phone with the DEC walton and round lake are open in orange and he said that most lakes in sullivan are real safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 15, 2010, 10:05 AM
Just got off the phone with the DEC walton and round lake are open in orange and he said that most lakes in sullivan are real safe

 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

                                                                  Let the fishing begin !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 15, 2010, 02:58 PM
We might hit highland on Sat. I'm done deer hunting for now in NJ or if the ice is safe in NJ we'll stay here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 15, 2010, 07:21 PM
Shawn
I'll be on Highland saturday also.  There should be two or three of us at least.  Let the flags fly.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 15, 2010, 08:08 PM
anyone checked huntington? ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 15, 2010, 08:29 PM
anyone checked huntington? ???
i gotta pick my deer meat sat afternoon over that way...i'll stop and check...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 15, 2010, 08:47 PM
i gotta pick my deer meat sat afternoon over that way...i'll stop and check...
let us know brother. chomping at he bit we are! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bronxbasser on Dec 15, 2010, 10:09 PM
Just got off the phone with the DEC walton and round lake are open in orange and he said that most lakes in sullivan are real safe

Great news! i took a ride up there today. Didn't do any drilling but everything looked locked up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 15, 2010, 10:42 PM
let us know brother. chomping at he bit we are! ;D
Are you guys heading up that way?  I'm fishing somewhere fri or sat or both!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 16, 2010, 05:39 AM
Thanks for all the info guys. Two weeks ago we had a inch and a half on one of my perch ponds only made it about 100 ft and had to back off, then it got warm. What do you guys target down here? I fished over by stewart airport on the side of the road caught a dozen craps
saq i saw you said you work at west point!!! i grew up on the lakes out there, dad retired for west point. the fishing is great on those lakes. you do need to either work there or be in the millitary (or a guest of someone who is) to get a west point licence though. if you just want to get on the ice then thats where to go after work!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 16, 2010, 10:01 AM
Are you guys heading up that way?  I'm fishing somewhere fri or sat or both!!!!!!!
looking to go saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 16, 2010, 01:14 PM
hey guys....was just up around the town of Highland NY at a private pond I know........checked the ice and there was 3" to 4" of good black ice across the pond........good luck and tight lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 16, 2010, 02:36 PM
let us know brother. chomping at he bit we are! ;D
will do... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 16, 2010, 05:40 PM
hey guys....was just up around the town of Highland NY at a private pond I know........checked the ice and there was 3" to 4" of good black ice across the pond........good luck and tight lines

Thanks for the info Hammer, and welcome back, nice to see ya !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Dec 16, 2010, 05:53 PM
Evening Gentlemen!  Mike here from Carmel, NY.  FYI, saw a fisherman out on White Pond this morning.  Hard to believe the ice is safe but just wanted to pass this on.  Would be out there this weekend (with my mustang suit on) but gotta work.  Good luck to everyone this season!


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 16, 2010, 06:10 PM
I haven't been able to get out on the ice since 2005  ???. Think I might be able to this year, def. looking forward to it. may try out some of the small ponds near me to get the cobwebs off all my stuff before I hit some of the bigger water.

Good luck and Be safe,
~EC
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 16, 2010, 06:35 PM
Was just reading the Reports & Conditions threads and one of the guys eyeblled Highland Lake and sqys its completely iced up....that doesn't mean it's safe to walk on....gotta go up and check it out.  Anybody heading up that way this seekend???

Holehawg....any chance you could call you buds at Sand Beach for an ice conditions report???  If you do....ask them about the date for their tourney....maybe we can coincide that with our overnight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 16, 2010, 06:58 PM
talked to a baitshop in woodburn and said 1 of the fireman told him 3 inches on morningside   im going there tomorrow to see myself    ill report
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 16, 2010, 09:11 PM
Was just reading the Reports & Conditions threads and one of the guys eyeblled Highland Lake and sqys its completely iced up....that doesn't mean it's safe to walk on....gotta go up and check it out.  Anybody heading up that way this seekend???

Holehawg....any chance you could call you buds at Sand Beach for an ice conditions report???  If you do....ask them about the date for their tourney....maybe we can coincide that with our overnight.
i'll try ....maybe paddy 's around...havent seen pete in a month...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 16, 2010, 09:23 PM
i did hear on here though that lake superior and alot of the good size lakes in the monticello area do have open water on them!!! be very carefull!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 16, 2010, 10:57 PM
I did a run today to check conditions. Mohican and Highland are both frozen over but I did not go on the ice or have a drill with me. It doesn't appear that anyone has been out yet.

I drove past Superior, White Lake and Swinging Bridge and they all have plenty of open water still. Don't know if the coves might be OK or not but I don't go when there is open water any way.

I posted over on the Small Water/Sullivan thread and one of the guys said that Sports Nuts is telling everyone there is 8 inches everywhere. There is NOT 8 inches anywhere yet and you can take that to the bank!

Highland might be OK but I don't know if you can just park at the beach and go fishing from there without permission. Like I said, no sign of any activity out on the ice yet though.

Gary
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 16, 2010, 11:08 PM
Evening Gentlemen!  Mike here from Carmel, NY.  FYI, saw a fisherman out on White Pond this morning.  Hard to believe the ice is safe but just wanted to pass this on.  Would be out there this weekend (with my mustang suit on) but gotta work.  Good luck to everyone this season!



thanks mike, see you soon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 16, 2010, 11:12 PM
I did a run today to check conditions. Mohican and Highland are both frozen over but I did not go on the ice or have a drill with me. It doesn't appear that anyone has been out yet.

I drove past Superior, White Lake and Swinging Bridge and they all have plenty of open water still. Don't know if the coves might be OK or not but I don't go when there is open water any way.

I posted over on the Small Water/Sullivan thread and one of the guys said that Sports Nuts is telling everyone there is 8 inches everywhere. There is NOT 8 inches anywhere yet and you can take that to the bank!

Highland might be OK but I don't know if you can just park at the beach and go fishing from there without permission. Like I said, no sign of any activity out on the ice yet though.

Gary
I tend to listen to fellow fishermen before "certain" bait shops. the fishermen are not looking for a profit!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 16, 2010, 11:17 PM
looking to go saturday.
I know it will be a while, but did anybody check Harriman?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 16, 2010, 11:19 PM
thanks mike, see you soon
Hope we get a shot on glenida this year!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 17, 2010, 05:09 AM
Checked Harriman yesterday and we still got awhile for it plenty of open water kanawlke looked the best but still thin
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Dec 17, 2010, 08:14 AM
Harriman will get the thumbs up in February, maybe >:(. History says don't count on that place to fish!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Dec 17, 2010, 09:40 AM
Thanks for the info Hammer, and welcome back, nice to see ya !
  Thanx Topher....good to be back
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RussianBear on Dec 17, 2010, 10:48 AM
anything frozen in westcheser?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 17, 2010, 03:01 PM
Pooley, your pic you sent in got picked for the top ten, everyone go vote, its photo # 6   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 17, 2010, 05:26 PM
Pooley, your pic you sent in got picked for the top ten, everyone go vote, its photo # 6   
sweet!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 17, 2010, 06:33 PM
MORNINGSIDE HAS 6 1/2 INCHES AND A FAST GILL BITE ON WAXXIES ABOUT FIRST LIGHT TILL 10 THEN 3:30 TILL WELL AFTER DARK I HAD TO LEAVE AT 5   BUT NEVER THAT EARLY AGAIN. ITS A BLAST BUT ALOT OF THE ACTION IS SMALL ONLY KEPT 19   LET GO ABOUT 80-100
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Dec 17, 2010, 06:41 PM
BC- I'm hopeful for Gleneida too!  Ice fishing it takes a bit of patience but well worth it.  Imagine if Kensico froze and the DEP would allow ice fishing?  Haha keep dreaming!  Hope you're well and lets plan to hit the ice this year.  We usually do day trips to Lake George or Otsego if you want to join us.

Take care- Mike
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RussianBear on Dec 17, 2010, 07:41 PM
anyone knows if muscoot reservoir froze?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 17, 2010, 09:49 PM
Pooley, your pic you sent in got picked for the top ten, everyone go vote, its photo # 6   
Vote pic #6!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 18, 2010, 05:57 AM
headed up to highland.  5 of us in all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 18, 2010, 11:21 AM
Bad info from me!

In my last post I said I drove past Superior and saw open water. I was looking at Toronto Res. and not Superior. Sorry about that and my only excuse is I never fished Superior and just assumed that was it.

Hope you guys fishing Highland will let us know the ice conditions tonight and that you had a great day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 18, 2010, 12:53 PM
BC- I'm hopeful for Gleneida too!  Ice fishing it takes a bit of patience but well worth it.  Imagine if Kensico froze and the DEP would allow ice fishing?  Haha keep dreaming!  Hope you're well and lets plan to hit the ice this year.  We usually do day trips to Lake George or Otsego if you want to join us.

Take care- Mike
with all the access and lakers in Kensico there would be 500 anglers there every weekend! I'm def. in for LG or Ostego, Just let me know, I can take off almost anytime.   Going up to Sullivan Co. on monday morn. pm me if interested............ .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 18, 2010, 03:38 PM
was on 7" here today....will post pics later  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 18, 2010, 04:00 PM
was on 7" here today....will post pics later  ;)
nice!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 18, 2010, 04:01 PM
was on 7" here today....will post pics later  ;)

 first fish of the season !

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took these home to eat

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guess the length of this one....

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 18, 2010, 04:06 PM
14?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 18, 2010, 04:09 PM
topher7694
Where did you go today NY or PA ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 18, 2010, 04:10 PM
topher7694
Where did you go today NY or PA ?

PA
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 18, 2010, 04:12 PM
Nice pics.. I almost made it around noon today but I got called out for a job. Tomorrow I am going to try where I was thurs. Superior should have more ice than the 4in of black ice i walked on this past thursday. SWB was open thursday too so I doubt I would venture too far from the ramp ..and the ramp was locked thursday. Anybody want to meet tomorrow somewhere let me know.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 18, 2010, 04:43 PM
Nice pics.. I almost made it around noon today but I got called out for a job. Tomorrow I am going to try where I was thurs. Superior should have more ice than the 4in of black ice i walked on this past thursday. SWB was open thursday too so I doubt I would venture too far from the ramp ..and the ramp was locked thursday. Anybody want to meet tomorrow somewhere let me know.
Hey mtbusch! I'm going up that way mon. morn.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 18, 2010, 04:49 PM
just got back from highland 6-7 inches of black ice.   Lots of perch and many pickerel.  1 pickerel 26 inches plus.  Really nice fish.  Back to bite another day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 18, 2010, 06:17 PM
just got back from highland 6-7 inches of black ice.   Lots of perch and many pickerel.  1 pickerel 26 inches plus.  Really nice fish.  Back to bite another day.

any size to the perch?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 18, 2010, 06:18 PM
14?

close ! 13.25"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 18, 2010, 06:55 PM
I'm not sure where I'll land , got to do my thing..if swb is open and I see good ice I might try it on the way up. I know superior is better than 4 and probably around 6 inches by now. As I mentioned, was there thurs.late in the day and cut a couple holes.. me and my partner released a few dinks each and three pickerel jigging out from the ramp. If swb is no access, i'll try superior again. From there I might travel further north depending on what is happening. BC, I'm not sure yet if i'm sticking it out for monday but if you go good luck!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 18, 2010, 06:56 PM
Hey mtbusch! I'm going up that way mon. morn.
if you would like to get together i am game to try somewhere else on monday. where ya headin???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tubby67 on Dec 18, 2010, 08:37 PM
Those are some nice fish you caught there topher :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 18, 2010, 09:41 PM
just got back from highland 6-7 inches of black ice.   Lots of perch and many pickerel.  1 pickerel 26 inches plus.  Really nice fish.  Back to bite another day.
is there public access on highland? where abouts if so plz...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 19, 2010, 01:51 AM
any size to the perch?

no topher all smaller
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 19, 2010, 05:22 PM
just got back from highland 6-7 inches of black ice.   Lots of perch and many pickerel.  1 pickerel 26 inches plus.  Really nice fish.  Back to bite another day.

pdbjr;  Did you get on Highland at the Sand Beach Bar or the back end??  If at Sand Beach, did you see anyone at the bar??  Are they open??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 19, 2010, 06:16 PM
I went in from the back side didnt even look at the bar.  I do know the parking lot didnt have a rope across it but that may change.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 19, 2010, 06:27 PM
had another hot day at morningside...   but these lil gills are getting boring   wanna try superior tomorrow. i mean catching like 150-200 gills is fun as hell but when they all so small you only get 10 or so good keepers  you start to look for the larger fish!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 19, 2010, 09:19 PM
no topher all smaller

I would love to fish that hole lake and find the big perch that have to reside under the ice....as well as the crappies.  I have an idea where to fish for them, but....


On another note, I fished the same lake today as I did yesterday....several HH pickerel on tip ups and jigging, a couple perch, 1 LM bass on a tip up, and then the granddaddy of them all.....A fish that I had heard stories that they populate the lake...4:15 this afternoon  A WALLY !!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Dec 19, 2010, 11:08 PM
MORNINGSIDE HAS 6 1/2 INCHES AND A FAST GILL BITE ON WAXXIES ABOUT FIRST LIGHT TILL 10 THEN 3:30 TILL WELL AFTER DARK I HAD TO LEAVE AT 5   BUT NEVER THAT EARLY AGAIN. ITS A BLAST BUT ALOT OF THE ACTION IS SMALL ONLY KEPT 19   LET GO ABOUT 80-100


were is morningside. any help please?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 20, 2010, 12:16 AM
morningside is a small pond right by sullivan county collage gps for 11 morningside rd hurleyville ny   but i am not joking about the size  they are small a 8 inch gill is big there. if you are bringing kids its the place to teach them how to jig!!! alot of action a few times a day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 20, 2010, 12:56 PM
I would love to fish that hole lake and find the big perch that have to reside under the ice....as well as the crappies.  I have an idea where to fish for them, but....


On another note, I fished the same lake today as I did yesterday....several HH pickerel on tip ups and jigging, a couple perch, 1 LM bass on a tip up, and then the granddaddy of them all.....A fish that I had heard stories that they populate the lake...4:15 this afternoon  A WALLY !!!!!!
sweet topher!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 20, 2010, 02:11 PM
Hole where do you get your bait when you fish in ny?  I got bait this weekend and paid 4/dozen and they were tiny.  I dont mind paying more if the bait is good sized.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2010, 02:15 PM
Hole where do you get your bait when you fish in ny?  I got bait this weekend and paid 4/dozen and they were tiny.  I dont mind paying more if the bait is good sized.
toms bait and bullets in narrowsburg...right next to pecks market...toms bait is good..and pecks beer prices aint too bad.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2010, 02:35 PM
toms bait and bullets in narrowsburg...right next to pecks market...toms bait is good..and pecks beer prices aint too bad.... ;) ;D

all in one stop and shop !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 20, 2010, 02:59 PM
GOT OUT ON HUNTINGTON EARLY THIS MORNING FOR A FEW HOURS(5" ICE EVERYWHERE I WALKED) CAUGHT A HALF DOZEN GILLS AND 1 SMALL PICK, HAD ABOUT 5 MISSED FLAGS EARLY (SHOULD HAVE TRIED THE NEW TIP DOWNS)...... COULD'NT FIND THE CRAPPIES.....

HEY TOPHER! THANKS FOR THE TIP ON THE VX (WORKS GREAT)......     

MET MTBUSCH (GOOD GUY) HOPE HE HAD SOME LUCK AFTER I LEFT......

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2010, 03:08 PM
GOT OUT ON HUNTINGTON EARLY THIS MORNING FOR A FEW HOURS(5" ICE EVERYWHERE I WALKED) CAUGHT A HALF DOZEN GILLS AND 1 SMALL PICK, HAD ABOUT 5 MISSED FLAGS EARLY (SHOULD HAVE TRIED THE NEW TIP DOWNS)...... COULD'NT FIND THE CRAPPIES.....

HEY TOPHER! THANKS FOR THE TIP ON THE VX (WORKS GREAT)......     

MET MTBUSCH (GOOD GUY) HOPE HE HAD SOME LUCK AFTER I LEFT......



nice to hear BC !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 20, 2010, 04:51 PM
GOT OUT ON HUNTINGTON EARLY THIS MORNING FOR A FEW HOURS(5" ICE EVERYWHERE I WALKED) CAUGHT A HALF DOZEN GILLS AND 1 SMALL PICK, HAD ABOUT 5 MISSED FLAGS EARLY (SHOULD HAVE TRIED THE NEW TIP DOWNS)...... COULD'NT FIND THE CRAPPIES.....

HEY TOPHER! THANKS FOR THE TIP ON THE VX (WORKS GREAT)......     

MET MTBUSCH (GOOD GUY) HOPE HE HAD SOME LUCK AFTER I LEFT......


hot diggity! i'll tell my gang tonight. we are having our christmas party at the hook & ladder!  :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 20, 2010, 05:03 PM
hot diggity! i'll tell my gang tonight. we are having our christmas party at the hook & ladder!  :P
HEY POOLEY! ANY WORD ON HARRIMAN OR GREENWOOD?     

EVERYTHING NEAR ME HAS ABOUT 3".......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dark Cloud on Dec 20, 2010, 05:16 PM
I would love to fish that hole lake and find the big perch that have to reside under the ice....as well as the crappies.  I have an idea where to fish for them, but....


Chris - I have drilled everywhere on that lake and never found a concentration of  either. When you get them they are nice but no rhyme or reason. We left the other day with a nice pail of fish but also cut alot of holes.
Only place left to explore is the main lake basin. Once winter sets in im sure theres perch to be found along with some suspended crappies. For whatever reason it has never been a "big numbers" lake...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Dec 20, 2010, 05:23 PM
morningside is a small pond right by sullivan county collage gps for 11 morningside rd hurleyville ny   but i am not joking about the size  they are small a 8 inch gill is big there. if you are bringing kids its the place to teach them how to jig!!! alot of action a few times a day

thanks. want to find places with good action on gills to test out jigs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 20, 2010, 06:25 PM
was out on superior with 5 inches of ice today. only caught 3 pickrel and 1 small perch on tip-up, and 3 jacks and 8 other nice perch, 2 big gills all on my jiggin!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 20, 2010, 06:28 PM
BC, I stayed till MOON ::) came up , But I did get a bite going  between 3pm  to about 4:30 .. mostly of the tips, alot of misses but managed to release three small lmb a pretty decent size pick  on the  :tipup: too/ one small lmb on the jig and lost the only perch at the hole. I am glad we met and looking forward to meeting on the ice again.  Did you find that deli? ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 20, 2010, 06:34 PM
thanks. want to find places with good action on gills to test out jigs
then this is the place you need to be come 3 pm everyday!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Dec 20, 2010, 06:39 PM
then this is the place you need to be come 3 pm everyday!!!
deff gonna give it a try
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 20, 2010, 06:46 PM
gl and have fun and never get stuck on using 1 jig cause its hott,  lol its hard for me to not get something they dont show some interest in.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 20, 2010, 07:32 PM
Chris - I have drilled everywhere on that lake and never found a concentration of  either. When you get them they are nice but no rhyme or reason. We left the other day with a nice pail of fish but also cut alot of holes.
Only place left to explore is the main lake basin. Once winter sets in im sure theres perch to be found along with some suspended crappies. For whatever reason it has never been a "big numbers" lake...

It use to have many nice perch but it seems in the last 5-10 years,  it has a lot of little perch.  We probably could have had a bucket load this weekend but some jackrabbit (me) forgot to get mousies because my wife volunteered me help someone move.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 20, 2010, 09:23 PM
Chris - I have drilled everywhere on that lake and never found a concentration of  either. When you get them they are nice but no rhyme or reason. We left the other day with a nice pail of fish but also cut alot of holes.
Only place left to explore is the main lake basin. Once winter sets in im sure theres perch to be found along with some suspended crappies. For whatever reason it has never been a "big numbers" lake...

are you talking about Highland Lake ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 20, 2010, 10:04 PM
party going strong. :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 20, 2010, 10:17 PM
party going strong. :P
i think i hear sufferns fire tones ... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: morning2nightFishing on Dec 21, 2010, 05:37 AM
Has any one been by the West Branch res. by rt 301. Any info on the ie there. thanx.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 21, 2010, 09:55 AM
i think i hear sufferns fire tones ... ;) ;D

nah, that's just the guys being loud and singing X-mas carols  :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 21, 2010, 12:02 PM
nah, that's just the guys being loud and singing X-mas carols  :whistle:
i'm afraid to go down there...have you ever see drunk firemen in action ?????.... ;) ;D :woot: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 21, 2010, 12:35 PM
party was fun. no arrests! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 21, 2010, 12:38 PM
HEY POOLEY! ANY WORD ON HARRIMAN OR GREENWOOD?     

EVERYTHING NEAR ME HAS ABOUT 3".......
greenwood is getting there, but they have bubblers going up the middle of both arms in the north, and across the lake by the beach. it may be tricky. my buddy lives there, so i'll keep you up to date. harriman will be a couple of weeks probably.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 21, 2010, 01:35 PM
greenwood is getting there, but they have bubblers going up the middle of both arms in the north, and across the lake by the beach. it may be tricky. my buddy lives there, so i'll keep you up to date. harriman will be a couple of weeks probably.
CAN'T WAIT!  IT WILL BE NICE TO TRAVEL 20 MIN INSTEAD OF 1-2 HRS........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 21, 2010, 01:36 PM
CAN'T WAIT!  IT WILL BE NICE TO TRAVEL 20 MIN INSTEAD OF 1-2 HRS........

sometimes the fishing is better when you drive the 1-2 hrs  :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 21, 2010, 03:30 PM
Drove through Harriman today happy to report that everything was locked up. You could see where people had thrown big rocks onto the ice did not go through. Hopefully another week or so of cold and we could be on there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 21, 2010, 06:10 PM
sometimes the fishing is better when you drive the 1-2 hrs  :)
THAT'S TRUE, BUT THE OLD LADY IS HAPPIER WHEN I COME HOME IN 5 HRS INSTEAD OF 8 (ESPECIALLY IF THE BREWS ARE FLOWING-WHICH THEY USUALLY ARE) 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 21, 2010, 06:40 PM
THAT'S TRUE, BUT THE OLD LADY IS HAPPIER WHEN I COME HOME IN 5 HRS INSTEAD OF 8 (ESPECIALLY IF THE BREWS ARE FLOWING-WHICH THEY USUALLY ARE) 
i guess thats how i am lucky      but my old lady dont seem to mind if i come home !!! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 22, 2010, 06:12 PM
I signed up to the team ice shanty online tourney , imagine those monster toothy critters in greenwood lake may make a nice potrait  ;D I'm looking forward to harriman too.. be safe and enjoy a great season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 22, 2010, 07:07 PM
I am looking forward to getting out this weekend in sullivan co.  :tipup: :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 22, 2010, 08:40 PM
I am looking forward to getting out this weekend in sullivan co.  :tipup: :)
where ya thinkin of going???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 23, 2010, 06:59 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 23, 2010, 07:49 PM
laurel meadow pond in the morning. Finally!!! :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 23, 2010, 10:14 PM
Hey Guys !!!!   Happy Holidays !!!!!!!!!!!!!


                                                      http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/lYaaVcsmvr1Pj7GH (http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/lYaaVcsmvr1Pj7GH)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 24, 2010, 01:56 AM
Hey Guys !!!!   Happy Holidays !!!!!!!!!!!!!


                                                      http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/lYaaVcsmvr1Pj7GH (http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/lYaaVcsmvr1Pj7GH)
that is great topher! LOL!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 24, 2010, 08:03 AM
that is great topher! LOL!
merry xmas to all youse folks.....burpppp... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 24, 2010, 08:54 AM
Merry Christmas my fellow icenuts!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 24, 2010, 01:30 PM
Hey Guys !!!!   Happy Holidays !!!!!!!!!!!!!


                                                      http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/lYaaVcsmvr1Pj7GH (http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/lYaaVcsmvr1Pj7GH)
merry xmas buddy.... ;D..hey you know them old tip ups i showed ya....i think i'm gonna patent them...got it in my head to start a side tip up biz like jack traps  :tipup:  ...i might be  nutz but..... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 24, 2010, 01:57 PM
merry xmas buddy.... ;D..hey you know them old tip ups i showed ya....i think i'm gonna patent them...got it in my head to start a side tip up biz like jack traps  :tipup:  ...i might be  nutz but..... ;D
sounds like a plan Joe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 24, 2010, 02:00 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS GUYS, TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 24, 2010, 02:04 PM
merry xmas buddy.... ;D..hey you know them old tip ups i showed ya....i think i'm gonna patent them...got it in my head to start a side tip up biz like jack traps  :tipup:  ...i might be  nutz but..... ;D

go for it, I may have to do the same thing with my tipdowns I make....just have to change the design a little bit......


And as Always, Merry Christmas to all of you and your families and friends, let it be a safe holiday for us all !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 24, 2010, 03:49 PM
Hey Guys !!!!   Happy Holidays !!!!!!!!!!!!!


                                                      http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/lYaaVcsmvr1Pj7GH (http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/lYaaVcsmvr1Pj7GH)

awesome  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 24, 2010, 05:50 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL...   spent the day on superior again   had fun but only kept about 10 or so    but a few nice ones to remember, 4 1/2 bass on my ultralight with 2lb test was a blast!!! even 3 pickerel on it!!! get out when ya can and good luck to all, be safe!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 24, 2010, 05:58 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !!!

Hey Guys..... Planning a trip up to Huntington / Highland this coming Weds. & Thurs.   Staying at Fosterdale Motor Lodge on Weds.
Anybody not working and want to meet there????  Probably get to Huntington about 3 or 4 PM Weds.....fish into the dark.  Thurs. either back to Huntington or up to Highland for the day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 24, 2010, 09:39 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !!!

Hey Guys..... Planning a trip up to Huntington / Highland this coming Weds. & Thurs.   Staying at Fosterdale Motor Lodge on Weds.
Anybody not working and want to meet there????  Probably get to Huntington about 3 or 4 PM Weds.....fish into the dark.  Thurs. either back to Huntington or up to Highland for the day.
I'LL BE AT HUNTINGTON TUES OR WED. MORNING (WILL LET YOU KNOW WHATS UP).......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 25, 2010, 07:51 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !!!

Hey Guys..... Planning a trip up to Huntington / Highland this coming Weds. & Thurs.   Staying at Fosterdale Motor Lodge on Weds.
Anybody not working and want to meet there????  Probably get to Huntington about 3 or 4 PM Weds.....fish into the dark.  Thurs. either back to Huntington or up to Highland for the day.
i can do ....will meet ya there....lets chat on this further
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 25, 2010, 08:28 AM
Santa thought I was good this year !   Boy I had her fooled   ;)   Got my NY license, a pair of ice armor gloves, and a bunch of new lures and fishing stuff !!@!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 25, 2010, 08:49 AM
A Merry Christmas to all my fellow ice addicts glad to hear some of you have already been out on the ice. I infected my computer in early Dec. with some type of virus/worm so I will be out of the loop for a while.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 25, 2010, 09:02 AM
Santa thought I was good this year !   Boy I had her fooled   ;)   Got my NY license, a pair of ice armor gloves, and a bunch of new lures and fishing stuff !!@!!!!!
:bow: :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 25, 2010, 09:28 AM
Santa thought I was good this year !   Boy I had her fooled   ;)   Got my NY license, a pair of ice armor gloves, and a bunch of new lures and fishing stuff !!@!!!!!
good old santa! LOL! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: numinous on Dec 25, 2010, 10:13 AM
Posted this on the general thread, but thought I would duplicate here. I would be interested in any Orange Cty lakes info. I know Glenmere well and Greenwood a little, but what about Walton and Round for trout? Orange lake? I was hoping to fish King of the Ice also. I have a button from fishing it in '85 or '86. I've just moved back to NY after living in Atlanta and Nashville for 23 years. My brother handed over some ice fishing equipment and I'm rarin' to go. Of course I have not fished thru hard water for almost 25 years so I was hoping I could get some general info from the forum. More about baits and lakes and equipment than anything else. Not looking for anyone to give up a honeyhole. Primarily interested in 'eyes, perch, trout/salmon. Any info appreciated. And no, I don't have a southern drawl.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 25, 2010, 11:15 AM
Posted this on the general thread, but thought I would duplicate here. I would be interested in any Orange Cty lakes info. I know Glenmere well and Greenwood a little, but what about Walton and Round for trout? Orange lake? I was hoping to fish King of the Ice also. I have a button from fishing it in '85 or '86. I've just moved back to NY after living in Atlanta and Nashville for 23 years. My brother handed over some ice fishing equipment and I'm rarin' to go. Of course I have not fished thru hard water for almost 25 years so I was hoping I could get some general info from the forum. More about baits and lakes and equipment than anything else. Not looking for anyone to give up a honeyhole. Primarily interested in 'eyes, perch, trout/salmon. Any info appreciated. And no, I don't have a southern drawl.
lmao...hey southern drawls are welcome ::).....i.m holehawg about hr  north of ya...up in the sullivan county area theres a whole mess of lakes for ya to fish..plus a bunch of us try to get together a couple times a year to fish ...keep on here  fer news and info...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 25, 2010, 06:59 PM
Our first big snow storm approaches :o Pooley, what is the heads up on harriman? I got to call in the am just to see if they are open. Merry xmas to all!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 25, 2010, 09:00 PM
Drove through Harriman today, nothing open. I doubt that will change during a holiday weekend as everyone probably has off.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 25, 2010, 09:16 PM
ty for the report, I kinda figured that too. I guess the snow is going to mess things up anyway. I know they need to test the ice thickness and that usually takes time.  ::) maybe two weeks :o ;D Think I'll wait till after the big front and hope for the best. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 25, 2010, 09:53 PM
Call the phone number and ask them to check the ice, if enough of us call, hopefully they will check more frequently. They seem to be lazy about it for some reason.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 25, 2010, 10:00 PM
Call the phone number and ask them to check the ice, if enough of us call, hopefully they will check more frequently. They seem to be lazy about it for some reason.
I will call but i just ask, that is all I can do..I respect the reasons why they are extra careful .. pooley explained all about the citiots and I understand there is a liabilty thing in that park. But I will call in the am..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 25, 2010, 11:57 PM
Well,  You guys know I'm NUTS, but how about we do THIS:::

NORTHERN CHALLENGE     FEB. 5   TUPPER LAKE (adirondaks)

$33,000 in prizes     2 new 4-Wheeler ATV's   Several 50/50's

Anybody interested??  Maybe we can book a bunch of rooms and get a discount.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Dec 26, 2010, 08:16 AM
woahhhh. its been awhile  ;D ;D ;D :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 26, 2010, 08:59 AM
What a sweetheart voice on the phone this am  ;D anyway,  lake tiorati circle said fourscorner and laurel meadows pond is open but the others still remain closed. Prbably sometime well after this approaching snow storm. Alot of fish get to live another day!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 26, 2010, 09:48 AM
Well,  You guys know I'm NUTS, but how about we do THIS:::

NORTHERN CHALLENGE     FEB. 5   TUPPER LAKE (adirondaks)

$33,000 in prizes     2 new 4-Wheeler ATV's   Several 50/50's

Anybody interested??  Maybe we can book a bunch of rooms and get a discount.
I'm interested in entering a big prize gerby, I have the ice fishing gear but no ATV or snowmobile to drag my stuff out on big lks. .. I imagine it would be a big disadvantage going it on foot on tupper lk.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 26, 2010, 11:08 AM
Posted this on the general thread, but thought I would duplicate here. I would be interested in any Orange Cty lakes info. I know Glenmere well and Greenwood a little, but what about Walton and Round for trout? Orange lake? I was hoping to fish King of the Ice also. I have a button from fishing it in '85 or '86. I've just moved back to NY after living in Atlanta and Nashville for 23 years. My brother handed over some ice fishing equipment and I'm rarin' to go. Of course I have not fished thru hard water for almost 25 years so I was hoping I could get some general info from the forum. More about baits and lakes and equipment than anything else. Not looking for anyone to give up a honeyhole. Primarily interested in 'eyes, perch, trout/salmon. Any info appreciated. And no, I don't have a southern drawl.
glenmere is one lake i'd like to hit this year. walton is good for brown trout, when there hitting, but can be tough at times. harriman and sterling forest have a flag system that you have to follow. greenwood has an access issue. look here for info, or on the thread below.

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=20482.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=20482.0)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 26, 2010, 11:25 AM
i just fished swing bride the 25 for a few hrs,  most ice is 6 to 8 ins.  out from free launch to the right some ice is just 4 ins in the middle  be care full  i onely crappie jig inf  in 40 ft of water                                                                            















Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 26, 2010, 11:33 AM
only caught 2 crappie in 40 ft of water both small
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Dec 26, 2010, 01:52 PM
Hi folks, new to the forum, just started reading and realized i see some people that fish around in Harriman where im at. Just wanted to wave a hand and say hello, i will keep an eye open for good ice and list it here when i find any. Hope all is well, have a good one...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 26, 2010, 02:01 PM
Hi folks, new to the forum, just started reading and realized i see some people that fish around in Harriman where im at. Just wanted to wave a hand and say hello, i will keep an eye open for good ice and list it here when i find any. Hope all is well, have a good one...
welcome Blood!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceslammer on Dec 26, 2010, 04:07 PM
welcome to the site hope you enjoy it as much as the rest of us

Hi folks, new to the forum, just started reading and realized i see some people that fish around in Harriman where im at. Just wanted to wave a hand and say hello, i will keep an eye open for good ice and list it here when i find any. Hope all is well, have a good one...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 26, 2010, 04:56 PM
Hi folks, new to the forum, just started reading and realized i see some people that fish around in Harriman where im at. Just wanted to wave a hand and say hello, i will keep an eye open for good ice and list it here when i find any. Hope all is well, have a good one...

Welcome to IceShanty....but ESPECIALLY Welcome to our SouthEastern NY thread!!!  Always nice to have new "Blood" in the crew!!  Hope you're young and strong..... need someone to help schlepp my gear onto the ice!!! LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 26, 2010, 04:58 PM
Welcome to IceShanty....but ESPECIALLY Welcome to our SouthEastern NY thread!!!  Always nice to have new "Blood" in the crew!!  Hope you're young and strong..... need someone to help schlepp my gear onto the ice!!! LOL

Can you guys tell me when y'all are fishing Huntington? I'd like to tag along !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 26, 2010, 06:00 PM
i just fished swing bride the 25 for a few hrs,  most ice is 6 to 8 ins.  out from free launch to the right some ice is just 4 ins in the middle  be care full  i onely crappie jig inf  in 40 ft of water                                                                             

yoh moon dog 200, so they dropped the cable  or you park outside? I really want to try swb next time i'm up that way. It is definitely tough water no doubt but I like the challenge. We caught about half dozen small tossem back crappie jigging there too. I know the big ones have to be there too. gl and be safe hope to see you again soon good buddy














Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 26, 2010, 06:04 PM
the cable is still there  now the snow well sink the ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 26, 2010, 06:13 PM
Yes, it is a blizzard here too, just got off the phone with my partner and we have no plans yet. I wish you a safe new years and good fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 26, 2010, 06:15 PM
thank you every one be safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 26, 2010, 08:39 PM
Can you guys tell me when y'all are fishing Huntington? I'd like to tag along !
thursday and /or friday fer me....maybe sat too if the weather forcast fer rain holds off..... :tipup: :-\ :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 26, 2010, 09:08 PM
thursday and /or friday fer me....maybe sat too if the weather forcast fer rain holds off..... :tipup: :-\ :tipup:

Alright, I'll keep an eye on things at the shop to see if Thurs/Fri are available for me...I hope they are....no snow accumulating here yet, too much wind out of the north....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 27, 2010, 05:36 AM
Alright, I'll keep an eye on things at the shop to see if Thurs/Fri are available for me...I hope they are....no snow accumulating here yet, too much wind out of the north....
no  big snow here..got around 2 inches ...but the wind is blowing it all over the place.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Dec 27, 2010, 06:44 AM
anywhere from 20-26 inches here in Orange County. We can forget Harriman for awhile.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 27, 2010, 08:25 AM
we got about 2 feet here, with crazy drifts!! :o ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2010, 09:46 AM
no  big snow here..got around 2 inches ...but the wind is blowing it all over the place.... ::)

just about the same.....but the wind blew it all away..still hoping for Thursday !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Dec 27, 2010, 11:35 AM
anywhere from 20-26 inches here in Orange County. We can forget Harriman for awhile.
hear u on that one
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 27, 2010, 11:51 AM
building hit by lightning last night
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/noreaster2010003.jpg)
rear bay of firehouse
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/noreaster2010008.jpg)
my driveway
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/noreaster2010002.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Dec 27, 2010, 01:07 PM
I hate to say it but i dont think this snow is going to help us out any >:(. Has anyone here been out anywhere besides swingin bridge? Anybody planning any trips upstate?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2010, 01:32 PM
thursday and /or friday fer me....maybe sat too if the weather forcast fer rain holds off..... :tipup: :-\ :tipup:

Ok, I'm clear for Thursday and will be there.....I hope the fish cooperate !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 27, 2010, 01:52 PM
Ok, I'm clear for Thursday and will be there.....I hope the fish cooperate !!!
me too...huntington right ????? or are we going else where ????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 27, 2010, 03:23 PM
Ok, I'm clear for Thursday and will be there.....I hope the fish cooperate !!!
I'm going up that way thur. morn-too much snow down here, hope to see you guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 27, 2010, 03:35 PM
I'm going up that way thur. morn-too much snow down here, hope to see you guys
be good to meet ya bc....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 27, 2010, 04:49 PM
What a blizzard that was! looks like it was two feet here. I was out there all day shoveling. Now the weather forcast is 50s towards the weekend! I doubt I'll be going anywhere with all that thaw and flooding. Maybe it might be a good time to plan a trip way upstate weather permitting of coarse
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 27, 2010, 04:58 PM
be good to meet ya bc....
we met him last year at the gathering. he was the new guy! NYPD.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 27, 2010, 05:09 PM
This storm crippled this region. It looks like local ice fishing won't be good to go if 50 degree weather is in the forecast. I can only imagine flooding is likely and the lakes will be unsafe with the extra wet ontop. JMHO, be careful if you think otherwise
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2010, 05:25 PM
me too...huntington right ????? or are we going else where ????????

Huntington
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 27, 2010, 06:02 PM
Looks like the trip is ON!!  Just heard from Yulan area that snow was only abt 2 inches.  But it took me three hours to clear my own driveway and sidewalks here on L.I.  By tomorrow morning the damn plows will have me blocked in again!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 27, 2010, 07:03 PM
Looks like the trip is ON!!  Just heard from Yulan area that snow was only abt 2 inches.  But it took me three hours to clear my own driveway and sidewalks here on L.I.  By tomorrow morning the damn plows will have me blocked in again!!!


only 3 hours???? lol i started at 3:30 AM and finished about 6:30 PM!!!!   i just pry i will be able to walk then!!! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 27, 2010, 07:31 PM
good luck gang! we are setting up something for friday, maybe Huntington. (leave my crappies alone! LOL!)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 27, 2010, 08:05 PM
good luck gang! we are setting up something for friday, maybe Huntington. (leave my crappies alone! LOL!)
is that why iceballs is going wensday eve and thursday???   ill leave a few!!!   lol   really i hope to get something, never fished there before.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 27, 2010, 08:12 PM
good luck gang! we are setting up something for friday, maybe Huntington. (leave my crappies alone! LOL!)
lmao.... topher has that new toy ya know....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 27, 2010, 08:23 PM
dang!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2010, 09:48 PM
good luck gang! we are setting up something for friday, maybe Huntington. (leave my crappies alone! LOL!)

I think we will..........I may steal some of your trout though  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 27, 2010, 09:51 PM
I think we will..........I may steal some of your trout though  ;)
WHAT TIME ARE YOU GUYS GETTING UP THERE? (I'M WORKING UNTIL 2 AM, SO I MIGHT BE THERE NICE AND EARLY).......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2010, 09:52 PM
WHAT TIME ARE YOU GUYS GETTING UP THERE? (I'M WORKING UNTIL 2 AM, SO I MIGHT BE THERE NICE AND EARLY).......

I hope to have my holes drilled by 6:30  ;D   I may be bringing a friend also
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 27, 2010, 09:56 PM
I hope to have my holes drilled by 6:30  ;D   I may be bringing a friend also
SOUNDS GOOD CHRIS!    I SHOULD BE THERE BY 5 (LUV FISHING BEFORE THE SUN GETS UP) A FEW TROUT WOULD BE NICE......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2010, 09:58 PM
lmao.... topher has that new toy ya know....

I have lots of new toys for this year !    Joe, remember where they said that ledge is on the other side of the lake ?   ;)
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 27, 2010, 10:01 PM
I have lots of new toys for this year !    Joe, remember where they said that ledge is on the other side of the lake ?   ;)
SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE HAD A GOOD CHRISTMAS!!!!!
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2010, 10:04 PM
SOUNDS LIKE SOMEONE HAD A GOOD CHRISTMAS!!!!!

yes that too, been picking up new toys since ice out last season  ;)
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 27, 2010, 10:06 PM
yes that too, been picking up new toys since ice out last season  ;)
I DON'T KNOW WHICH GETS ME MORE EXCITED (THE FED-EX TRUCK OR A FLAG UP)
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2010, 10:07 PM
as long as you don't get the flag up from the Fed Ex truck !
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 27, 2010, 10:13 PM
as long as you don't get the flag up from the Fed Ex truck !
HA!!!
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 27, 2010, 10:16 PM
ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WANASINK?
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Post by: hockey12 on Dec 28, 2010, 06:21 AM
I think we will..........I may steal some of your trout though  ;)

Leave my Walleye alone! ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 28, 2010, 07:14 AM
Leave my Walleye alone! ;D

I'll try, but I cannot promise anything !!!!!   ;)
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Post by: pooley on Dec 28, 2010, 07:17 AM
you can have your pickerel! ;D
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Post by: mtbusch on Dec 28, 2010, 07:50 AM
 I like huntington lk  after fishing it with bc, I see the potential in there ;D looks like later this week, provided the public parking lot is accessable . Should be a good outing and hoping I can make it. This time I am going to have mousies/spikes or at leat some kind of live bait grub. I couldn't find any grub bait upstate last trip. 
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 28, 2010, 08:36 AM
you can have your pickerel! ;D

I learned how to filet them......I'm keeping them if I catch any  ;D
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 28, 2010, 03:35 PM
are you allowed to post info about local tournaments coming up or is that frowned upon? Just saw info on one today.  ???
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 28, 2010, 03:41 PM
are you allowed to post info about local tournaments coming up or is that frowned upon? Just saw info on one today.  ???

sometimes they let you, if you post it and they remove it then it wasn't ok. Best I can say is to PM one of the Moderators about posting it
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 28, 2010, 03:48 PM
sometimes they let you, if you post it and they remove it then it wasn't ok. Best I can say is to PM one of the Moderators about posting it

Ok thanks.
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Post by: pooley on Dec 28, 2010, 04:01 PM
Ok thanks.
as long as it just a heads up, with no links, it should be ok. when and where . ;)
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 28, 2010, 04:10 PM
as long as it just a heads up, with no links, it should be ok. when and where . ;)

I sent a pm to on of the higher ups. If they say no I'll PM ya! Don't worry we got about 3 weeks. Sullivan.  :P
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 28, 2010, 04:37 PM
I have lots of new toys for this year !    Joe, remember where they said that ledge is on the other side of the lake ?   ;)
lmao...kinda.... ;) ;D
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 28, 2010, 04:41 PM
hey topher i'll be there around 730 thursday morning...where ya going ?????? pooleys frav spot or my frav side ????? :tipup: :unsure: :tipup:
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Post by: wolfpak3770 on Dec 28, 2010, 05:40 PM
ANYONE KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT WANASINK?
Wanasink is private just like its neighbors; Yankee, Wolf and Louise Marie.  :(
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 28, 2010, 06:02 PM
Leave my Walleye alone! ;D
i still think hockey planted that wally to bust topher chops..... ;) ;D
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Post by: boss j on Dec 28, 2010, 06:13 PM
hey topher i'll be there around 730 thursday morning...where ya going ?????? pooleys frav spot or my frav side ????? :tipup: :unsure: :tipup:

 know i should be up there too on thursday, hope to meet you. iceballs is gonna show me around a lil he said.    is there many big fish? or will my ultralight with 2 lb test be ok?
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 28, 2010, 06:21 PM
know i should be up there too on thursday, hope to meet you. iceballs is gonna show me around a lil he said.    is there many big fish? or will my ultralight with 2 lb test be ok?

that might work for the perch and gills there.....but that's about it  ;)
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 28, 2010, 06:22 PM
lmao...kinda.... ;) ;D

I'm gonna flip a coin as to where I am gonna fish Thursday.....hope I can find a 2 sided coin  ;)
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 28, 2010, 06:29 PM
know i should be up there too on thursday, hope to meet you. iceballs is gonna show me around a lil he said.    is there many big fish? or will my ultralight with 2 lb test be ok?

Sounds like a party. I was gonna go tomorrow afternoon, maybe I'll just wait til thursday morning. As far as your tackle, I'm no expert by any means but I have a picture of a brownie that came out of LH that was 4.5 pounds, 23.5 inches long. But that was back in Feb. of 03'

~Crack
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Post by: pooley on Dec 28, 2010, 06:58 PM
Sounds like a party. I was gonna go tomorrow afternoon, maybe I'll just wait til thursday morning. As far as your tackle, I'm no expert by any means but I have a picture of a brownie that came out of LH that was 4.5 pounds, 23.5 inches long. But that was back in Feb. of 03'

~Crack
i got a 5 pounder on 4lb out of walton! ;D
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 28, 2010, 07:07 PM
i got a 5 pounder on 4lb out of walton! ;D

Nice!
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Post by: hockey12 on Dec 28, 2010, 07:20 PM
i still think hockey planted that wally to bust topher chops..... ;) ;D

Mythbuster! ;D
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Post by: pooley on Dec 28, 2010, 07:22 PM
Mythbuster! ;D
hahahaha!
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Post by: hockey12 on Dec 28, 2010, 07:23 PM
i got a 5 pounder on 4lb out of walton! ;D

Was that the one in the picture where you were pulling on the tail while it was on the scale? :o
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 28, 2010, 07:23 PM
Mythbuster! ;D

I think we have to catch a couple more out of there before we " confirm " the " myth "
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 28, 2010, 07:34 PM
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/021.jpg)
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 28, 2010, 07:37 PM
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/PICT0494-1.jpg)
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 28, 2010, 07:50 PM
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/PICT0494-1.jpg)
..it least your not yankin it longer like pooley.... ;) ;D...wasnt it hockey that coined the phrase"  the pulling pooley measurement system.....lmao..
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 28, 2010, 09:06 PM
Lookie what I found !

              (http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll174/Kildato/scan0001.jpg)
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Post by: ice boy19 on Dec 28, 2010, 10:10 PM
that storm was crazy. working at the hospital in suffern and we had to go and pick up nurses in the snow who couldnt make it in. theres a pile of snow from the plows thats about 20 feet high :o
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Post by: pooley on Dec 29, 2010, 02:30 AM
 ;D
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/007_7-1.jpg)
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Post by: hockey12 on Dec 29, 2010, 06:27 AM
Looks like that 5 pounder was on a diet when you caught him  :o ;) ;D
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Post by: pooley on Dec 29, 2010, 08:03 AM
Looks like that 5 pounder was on a diet when you caught him  :o ;) ;D
how big is that one you caught last year now Rob? LOL!
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Post by: flounderman on Dec 29, 2010, 08:31 AM
Might take off tomorrow and drill some holes. Looks like the wind will let up for a few days.

fellas, shoot me a pm with the lake your thinking of fishing.
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Post by: pooley on Dec 29, 2010, 10:16 AM
Might take off tomorrow and drill some holes. Looks like the wind will let up for a few days.

fellas, shoot me a pm with the lake your thinking of fishing.
my friend is checking the ice on Glenmere tomorrow.
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 29, 2010, 10:56 AM
how big is that one you caught last year now Rob? LOL!
now we'll have some action... ;) ;D :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 29, 2010, 11:47 AM
now we'll have some action... ;) ;D :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

remember the old saying, a picture is worth 1000 words.....this non-pic maybe be worth about as much !!!
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Post by: ice boy19 on Dec 29, 2010, 11:56 AM
called sterling forest this morning. the guy said that only four corners and laurel meadows north is open. but he said that was as of last Wednesday. so they have not checked anything since then. he also said access maybe difficult because of the storm.
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 29, 2010, 03:28 PM
remember the old saying, a picture is worth 1000 words.....this non-pic maybe be worth about as much !!!
lmbo..i couldnt catch a cold last year ...never mind anything big.... ;D...maybe this year will be like 2 years ago where me flags wer poping like crazy.... ;) ;D :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: see ya in morning buddy ..i'll be a little late cause i'm grabbing bait  for me and iceballs in the am....
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 29, 2010, 03:43 PM
I believe we have another tagging along !
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 29, 2010, 03:54 PM
 gonna be a gathering on huntington tomorrow...burp.... ;)  ;D
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Post by: mtbusch on Dec 29, 2010, 03:54 PM
lmbo..i couldnt catch a cold last year ...never mind anything big.... ;D...maybe this year will be like 2 years ago where me flags wer poping like crazy.... ;) ;D :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: see ya in morning buddy ..i'll be a little late cause i'm grabbing bait  for me and iceballs in the am....
Me too! I couldn't catch a cold, at least that is what it feels like, I took a couple aspirins, could just be all that shoveling. Anybody know who has mousies? Guess I'll take my time and call tiorti in the am. .. than call Davis for grubs.I might wait for friday but hoping tomorrow too.  glta, tis the season!
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 29, 2010, 04:08 PM
I'll be in LH tomorrow too.
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 29, 2010, 04:15 PM
I'll be in LH tomorrow too.
lets meet up.....we'll be to the right side of the fish access..look fer a guy with a beer in his hand burpping... ;) ;D
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 29, 2010, 04:19 PM
lets meet up.....we'll be to the right side of the fish access..look fer a guy with a beer in his hand burpping... ;) ;D

Hahaha-you got it.
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 29, 2010, 05:02 PM
anybody know what time the bait shop in Narrowsburg opens? the guy in callicoon doesn't open till 10am and I'll like to be three beers in by then. I bought 2 dozen medium minnows tonight and there all dying. :(
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Post by: mtbusch on Dec 29, 2010, 05:04 PM
first fish of the season !

               http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/002.jpg

took these home to eat
 Hey topher,  I am interested in spring bobbers, are the HT ultra lights any good or is the one in the pic something else? I been using two ultra light jig rods and some guy on the ice recommended I try a heavier jig  rod with ultra light spring bobbers.
               (http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/003.jpg)

guess the length of this one....

               (http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/004.jpg)

          
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 29, 2010, 05:10 PM
anybody know what time the bait shop in Narrowsburg opens? the guy in callicoon doesn't open till 10am and I'll like to be three beers in by then. I bought 2 dozen medium minnows tonight and there all dying. :(
8'o'clock...i'll be standing there too...just fer you folks fishing up this way...some bait info...toms bait and [email protected] this helps...
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Post by: boss j on Dec 29, 2010, 05:10 PM
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/021.jpg)
nice!!!
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Post by: mtbusch on Dec 29, 2010, 05:13 PM
nice!!!
boss jig, that was a topher perch I searched for spring bobbers and copied and pasted the pic.
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 29, 2010, 05:22 PM
8'o'clock...i'll be standing there too...just fer you folks fishing up this way...some bait info...toms bait and [email protected] this helps...

Excellent thanks!!!
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Post by: boss j on Dec 29, 2010, 05:28 PM
boss jig, that was a topher perch I searched for spring bobbers and copied and pasted the pic.
ohhh so you sayin topher gets those BIG ones??
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Post by: topher7694 on Dec 29, 2010, 05:52 PM
I get lots of little ones too...if I mark them, I catch them  ;)     that spring bobber setup I have in that pic is a St. Croix legend rod spring bobber setup that I customized to fit that particular rod....very simple to do.....if you want to save the hassle, just get a Jason Mitchell 24" spring bobber rod...I have one of those as well and I use it all the time
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 29, 2010, 06:33 PM
lmbo..i couldnt catch a cold last year ...never mind anything big.... ;D...maybe this year will be like 2 years ago where me flags wer poping like crazy.... ;) ;D :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: see ya in morning buddy ..i'll be a little late cause i'm grabbing bait  for me and iceballs in the am....
I'm working until 3am and will be passing tom's bait in Middletown on the way up-let me know if you guys want me to pick up bait for you so you don't have to wait
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Post by: Gamalot on Dec 29, 2010, 07:15 PM
I was at Tom's bait in Fair Oaks/Middletown today. He has moussies, spikes, Mealy and Butter grubs along with shiners and worms and all sorts of gear.

He is open 24 hours but lets get real. If you call and let him know you will be there early he is fine with that but not for just a dozen bait. Any time after 5 AM and he is up and moving.

If I wasn't going fishing you couldn't get my dead arse out of bed for $5 unless you were a bunch prettier then Holehawg!

I have to admit though, Tom's does take good care of us down in these parts and his fish range from tiny to very large.

Good luck on Huntington. I am heading to Big Pond first thing in the morning.
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Post by: pooley on Dec 29, 2010, 07:30 PM
ok, pooley is gonna give a bait 101 course for you guys that don't know. just ain't gonna be tonight! LOL! :P
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Post by: holehawg on Dec 29, 2010, 07:34 PM
I was at Tom's bait in Fair Oaks/Middletown today. He has moussies, spikes, Mealy and Butter grubs along with shiners and worms and all sorts of gear.

He is open 24 hours but lets get real. If you call and let him know you will be there early he is fine with that but not for just a dozen bait. Any time after 5 AM and he is up and moving.

If I wasn't going fishing you couldn't get my dead arse out of bed for $5 unless you were a bunch prettier then Holehawg!

I have to admit though, Tom's does take good care of us down in these parts and his fish range from tiny to very large.

Good luck on Huntington. I am heading to Big Pond first thing in the morning.
lmao...a bunch pretter than holehawg....lmao...bur pppppppp ;D
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Post by: flounderman on Dec 29, 2010, 07:40 PM
 :thumbsup: to Tom's B &T. Solid guy always with good Bait selection.

good luck tomorrow gang. I realize i have off Friday. Heading out local Friday armed with tipups and the biggest shiners I can get my hands on.
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Post by: Gamalot on Dec 29, 2010, 07:49 PM
There is 2 Tom's bait shop in these parts. One I guess is up in Narrowsburgh and the other is in Fair Oaks just past Middletown.

I don't know from fact but I think the Hawg hangs at the one up near the PA border. ;D

Hope the bite is on in the morning!
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Post by: wetdreams on Dec 29, 2010, 07:54 PM
flounderman hows it going? im up fishing south bay in lake champlain. we are getting pike from 25in to 35in up to 9lbs. ill be home friday. are you fishing anywhere this monday. we have to hook up somewhere & fish together. walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 29, 2010, 07:55 PM
There is 2 Tom's bait shop in these parts. One I guess is up in Narrowsburgh and the other is in Fair Oaks just past Middletown.

I don't know from fact but I think the Hawg hangs at the one up near the PA border. ;D

Hope the bite is on in the morning!

It will be....the Magician is gonna be there !   ;)
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Post by: tubby67 on Dec 29, 2010, 08:02 PM
Good luck guys, I wish I could join you, maybe some weekend I'll come down that way with Topher.
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Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 29, 2010, 08:19 PM
            I like & use Tom's bait shop in fair oakes for many years now  ,he is open 24/7
            nice bait .  :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 29, 2010, 08:34 PM
Good luck guys, I wish I could join you, maybe some weekend I'll come down that way with Topher.

Sometime we'll get ya down this way  !  Get Better !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 29, 2010, 08:48 PM
 There is a weather advisory for black ice. Be careful driving early am.   Thanks for the rod tipTopher,and the baitshop Gary.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Dec 29, 2010, 09:02 PM
now we'll have some action... ;) ;D :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

It was about 2 pounds, now.......about 12! :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Dec 29, 2010, 09:08 PM
gamalot let me know how you do at big. was going to head there this weekend if i can get out of work but i didnt wanna drive all the way up there for there to be like 2 inches of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 30, 2010, 03:39 AM
Joe, don't forget the camera !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 30, 2010, 03:19 PM
sorry topher i missed it wife is sick so guess who is watching the little ones.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 30, 2010, 03:40 PM
How'd every body do after I left? Hopefully it picked up some.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 30, 2010, 04:42 PM
Spent a gorgeous day fish Big Pond. Met a couple good guys and the weather could not have been better. The fishing could not have been worse!

I never had a flag all day from 6 AM till 4 PM and Tracey and Ed got one dink pickerel. We did see 3 or 4 trout caught but nothing big.

Skunked again at BP but I ain't b&%$*in because I was fishing and had a nice day.

Hope you guys did better.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 30, 2010, 05:05 PM
How'd every body do after I left? Hopefully it picked up some.
it did...lol..even i had a flag...burppppppp i'll post pics after i eat something...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 30, 2010, 05:43 PM
it did...lol..even i had a flag...burppppppp i'll post pics after i eat something...

home safe and sound, got a rather large bag of fish to fillet after dinner ;D  NY needs to get their seasons in line with PA's in regards to bass season....

IceBalls, Evan, Holehawg, Expansion Crack, BC Shanty, and Boss Jigs,   was a pleasure to fish with you all today...weather was beautiful, and the fish cooperated to an extent..

PS   Pooley and Hockey12......your crappies and walleyes all lived to die another day  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 30, 2010, 05:49 PM
it did...lol..even i had a flag...burppppppp i'll post pics after i eat something...
hey man it was cool meeting ya with the guys. i had a good time! well all except the runs!!! lmao
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 30, 2010, 05:51 PM


IceBalls, Evan, Holehawg, Expansion Crack, BC Shanty, and Boss Jigs,   was a pleasure to fish with you all today...weather was beautiful, and the fish cooperated to an extent..



Thanks for letting me tag a long, the pleasure was all mine!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 30, 2010, 07:49 PM
Good time today with Topher,Holehawg,Iceballs,Evan,expansion crack and bossjigs--lots of gills,some nice size smallies and not enough beer.

Shame we could'nt find them crappies (I think pooley has been sneaking there at night and catching them all)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 30, 2010, 08:00 PM
Good time today with Topher,Holehawg,Iceballs,Evan,expansion crack and bossjigs--lots of gills,some nice size smallies and not enough beer.

Shame we could'nt find them crappies (I think pooley has been sneaking there at night and catching them all)
awwww dont worry about those pooley streched crappies, just let me know when we can get together and i should be able to put you on good fish.   


ohhhh and pooley   the stories i heard!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 30, 2010, 08:22 PM
Glad everybody had a good day outdoors! ;D  that ridge at bp is always a sight especially under a blue sky.. anyway, I  called tiorti this am,it sounds like no sooner than a week after new years. They haven;t bothered   checking ice thickness along the seven lakes yet.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 30, 2010, 08:34 PM
Good time today with Topher,Holehawg,Iceballs,Evan,expansion crack and bossjigs--lots of gills,some nice size smallies and not enough beer.

Shame we could'nt find them crappies (I think pooley has been sneaking there at night and catching them all)

Agreed next time I'll bring more guinness and have the wife drop me off and pick me up! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 30, 2010, 09:32 PM
38 bluegills later, the fillet knife has now been cleaned and put away until Saturday    :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 30, 2010, 10:45 PM
Great day with all you guys.....weather cooperated, so did the fish!!  Re; Not enough beer.....you guys missed Evan's stash....he had a whole case of Molsens Golden!!!  We got caught in horrendous traffic on theway home (accidents on the road)....got back here at 9PM!!!

What are we doing next week???   Highland, Superior, Private lake in Yulan (I have access) ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 31, 2010, 03:27 AM
i am the fish whisperer! i told the crappies to hide from you guys. LOL! glad you guys had a good day! joe must have fell into the bottle, no pictures!!LOL! :o ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 31, 2010, 06:07 AM
sorry guys fell asleep with a beer in my hand last night...lol..heres some pics...(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lakeh193.jpg).........(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lakeh192.jpg)......(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lakeh191.jpg)........(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lakeh187.jpg)....(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lakeh189.jpg).........[IMG] ....i gotta run  and get on the ice...burning day lite... ;) ;D see ya guys later
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 31, 2010, 06:19 AM
i am the fish whisperer! i told the crappies to hide from you guys. LOL! glad you guys had a good day! joe must have fell into the bottle, no pictures!!LOL! :o ;D
lmao..you win the steak knifes buddy.... ;) ;D.......(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lakeh185.jpg).....(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lakeh184.jpg)........(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lakeh190.jpg)...all right i gotta run and get some pics of my fish today... ;) ;D ...enough team photographer  / hook out / drinking leader stuff.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Dec 31, 2010, 06:56 AM
WTG fellas, nice pick pic bc ;D..that is about the size of the pickerel I released by the pink house the previous we met. I also caught and releaed about a half dozen lmb after you left early pm too .. most the action was around sunset i take it? was for me .. So nobody caught any stockies? anyone fishing tipups high ? No crappie means a big school is still in there :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 31, 2010, 08:54 AM
good luck out there today Holehawg........that invite for tomorrow morning is still open, let me know what you want to do....pending the rain, we should be out most of the day tomorrow...and to everyone, in case I get a little tipsy later...HAPPY NEW YEAR !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 31, 2010, 09:36 AM
WTG fellas, nice pick pic bc ;D..that is about the size of the pickerel I released by the pink house the previous we met. I also caught and releaed about a half dozen lmb after you left early pm too .. most the action was around sunset i take it? was for me .. So nobody caught any stockies? anyone fishing tipups high ? No crappie means a big school is still in there :o
That pick was caught on tophers tipdown!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 31, 2010, 09:38 AM
That pick was caught on tophers tipdown!
It was caught while topher was on an "elusive fish" search
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 31, 2010, 10:59 AM
good luck out there today Holehawg........that invite for tomorrow morning is still open, let me know what you want to do....pending the rain, we should be out most of the day tomorrow...and to everyone, in case I get a little tipsy later...HAPPY NEW YEAR !
HEY I SHOULD BE UP AT SUPERIOR TOMMORROW IF YOU WANT TO HEAD THERE
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 31, 2010, 11:49 AM
HEY I SHOULD BE UP AT SUPERIOR TOMMORROW IF YOU WANT TO HEAD THERE

fishing with family tomorrow on a private lake...thanks for the invite though !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 31, 2010, 02:13 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 31, 2010, 02:27 PM
WANT TO WISH A ..... HAPPY NEW YEAR........ TO ALL YOU GUYS AND YOUR FAMILIES.  IT'S A PLEASURE TO HAVE FRIENDS AND FISHING BUDDIES LIKE THE GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS I'VE MET ON ICESHANTY!!  LONG MAY OUR FLAGS WAVE !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 31, 2010, 02:30 PM
WANT TO WISH A ..... HAPPY NEW YEAR........ TO ALL YOU GUYS AND YOUR FAMILIES.  IT'S A PLEASURE TO HAVE FRIENDS AND FISHING BUDDIES LIKE THE GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS I'VE MET ON ICESHANTY!!  LONG MAY OUR FLAGS WAVE !!!

Oh Yeah....before I forget.....  HOLEHAWG , thanks again for hauling my sled up that hill.....never would have made it witrhout you!!  Good Luck today....Catch 'em up !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 31, 2010, 03:46 PM
happy new years folks...thanks for the good times and the joking around.... ;) ;D....i'll post todays huntington catch pics as  soon as i load them from pc to photobucket..fer sum reason my pcs fritzin.... ::)......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 31, 2010, 04:32 PM
happy new years folks...thanks for the good times and the joking around.... ;) ;D....i'll post todays huntington catch pics as  soon as i load them from pc to photobucket..fer sum reason my pcs fritzin.... ::)......
i'll have pics, as soon as they get sent to me! ::) we had a blast! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 31, 2010, 04:32 PM
my flags today...nutting huge but steady  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: for the most part.. ;D....(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lhtoday002.jpg)........(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lhtoday003.jpg).....(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lhtoday009.jpg).....(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lhtoday001.jpg).......(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lhtoday007.jpg)...was real warm out there...got bored and took a pic of the jiffy.. ;D...(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/lhtoday004.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 31, 2010, 04:42 PM
i'll have pics, as soon as they get sent to me! ::) we had a blast! ;D
lmao..frankie get in the devils juice and tell goose hunting tales again.... ;) ;D..cant wait to see and hear.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 31, 2010, 04:44 PM
Oh Yeah....before I forget.....  HOLEHAWG , thanks again for hauling my sled up that hill.....never would have made it witrhout you!!  Good Luck today....Catch 'em up !!!
yeah ya wudda big fella ;) have a happy roger.. :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 31, 2010, 06:10 PM
lmao..frankie get in the devils juice and tell goose hunting tales again.... ;) ;D..cant wait to see and hear.... ;D
we all got into the juice! he did want to shoot the seagulls! LOL!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 31, 2010, 06:46 PM
make sure you guys print off your tourney cards, they are available !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 31, 2010, 06:50 PM
make sure you guys print off your tourney cards, they are available !
oops i thought we had to wait til midnight...burp
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Dec 31, 2010, 11:36 PM
Great day with all you guys.....weather cooperated, so did the fish!!  Re; Not enough beer.....you guys missed Evan's stash....he had a whole case of Molsens Golden!!!  We got caught in horrendous traffic on theway home (accidents on the road)....got back here at 9PM!!!

What are we doing next week???   Highland, Superior, Private lake in Yulan (I have access) ???

Hey Roger, nice talking with you today. Glad you guys had a great day, weather cooperated too. Has been real windy
and cold, good to have a brake. Sorry I couldn't join you, I'll be ready next week. Nice pics too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 01, 2011, 06:24 AM
no rain yet.......i'm outa here .... :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 01, 2011, 06:50 AM
I get lots of little ones too...if I mark them, I catch them  ;)     that spring bobber setup I have in that pic is a St. Croix legend rod spring bobber setup that I customized to fit that particular rod....very simple to do.....if you want to save the hassle, just get a Jason Mitchell 24" spring bobber rod...I have one of those as well and I use it all the time
Good Morning and Happy New Year all!, topher, I was checking out the jason mitchell and see why you use it all the time!  nice! anyway, what I been using last few seasons and with dang good success is first choice: 27" med/light im7 guide series. and HT 25"PLG gold light... both are sensitive tips. I remember using spring tips many years aho with success but had a big eyed tip heavy stiff jig rod (forget the make) I gave that to my bro. Anyway, that is why I stopped using the spring bobbers, like the jason mitchell advertised, the rods I now been using seem sufficient enough for the setup I use chasing perch. Enjoy! I'm hoping local soon! Can't believe harriman is still closed, I am hoping to get north somewhere today or sunday.  glta
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 01, 2011, 08:08 AM
Help need. Open bait shot be highland lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 01, 2011, 02:29 PM
no rain yet, 28 keepers getting ready to be filleted.....Gotta get some pics.....ice started off great today, but as the day wore on, a thin layer of water formed making it real slippery and wet.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 01, 2011, 02:36 PM
no rain yet, 28 keepers getting ready to be filleted.....Gotta get some pics.....ice started off great today, but as the day wore on, a thin layer of water formed making it real slippery and wet.....
same at huntington.. ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 01, 2011, 03:24 PM
well...huntington was interesting today...the first hr i watched my new fishing buddy work his half of the ice...(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/jan12011003.jpg).....(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/jan12011005.jpg).....he must'd had a flag cause he had breakfest...(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/jan12011004.jpg)....then i had my first flag...a decent pick..(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/jan12011001.jpg)...rest of the day i caught a few small bass (2)..and had a bunch of  spit bait flags  (3)...then it got boring and i fall alsleep in the chair again... ::) ;D....back to work tomorrow but i had a great 3 days in a row on the ice... :thumbsup: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 01, 2011, 03:35 PM
Help need. Open bait shot be highland lake

there is a new shop located in the town of lumberland on 31 right off 97.  Really nice guy, real lively bait and good prices.  He told us that he can also get any kind of special bait that you want if you give him a heads up.  I will get the number it is posted at the little store on 31. (pete's)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 01, 2011, 07:09 PM
here was the best fish from today  ;D

                    (http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/021-1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 01, 2011, 08:55 PM
here was the best fish from today  ;D

                    (http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/021-1.jpg)
your eating well this week!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: markf12668 on Jan 01, 2011, 09:42 PM
there is a new shop located in the town of lumberland on 31 right off 97.  Really nice guy, real lively bait and good prices.  He told us that he can also get any kind of special bait that you want if you give him a heads up.  I will get the number it is posted at the little store on 31. (pete's)
The bait shop is on Caskey Rd. about 1/4 mile up on the left.I think its the 2nd or 3rd house on the right.Phone # is 845-856-0741.Good people there.I'm new to the sight,live in Glen Spey,and fish like theres no tomorrow.Drop me a line if you want to fish.I'm thinking about Superior lake on Sunday.Anybody got word on Swinging Bridge??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Jan 02, 2011, 12:16 AM
hey markf, i was livin up that way a very short time ago, couple months. not workin right now and me and my dad are ready to rock. drop me a line and maybe we get to catchin, thanks..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 03, 2011, 03:30 PM
january 3,2011 ??? ice in pool is solid all day..what gives ???anybody call sterling or harriman yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 03, 2011, 04:53 PM
Anybody think greenwood lk is accessable? I called Franks bait and tackle over the weekend and found out Eric sold it some six years ago! Wow, been alot longer than that since I was up that way! Time sure flies by!!!! I asked where there might be acess should the lk be good to go and found out some sforeline access but it isn't for just anyone! lol ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 03, 2011, 04:57 PM
I'm goin to phone tioroti circle in the am just to find out if they do ice checks too this time of year..lmao  ;D maybe the lovely sweetheart will tell me some of the lakes I like are finally green flagged ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Jan 03, 2011, 05:09 PM
Everything is closed in harriman and sterling as of yesterday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 03, 2011, 05:24 PM
there is open water on white lake !!!   went back to superior today and got a few perch, a lot of pickerel and a 10 inch gill on the jig, only fish that actually hit the jig all day. going back there tomorrow with my dad.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 03, 2011, 05:24 PM
It is amazing knowing the pond here in passaic countypark  is rock solid! I will call before heading out to work. Hoping to get out down here this week. I will post here before heading out..would like to access highland lk but know it is private. anybody have access and want to go this week if harriman is closed pm me or post here.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 03, 2011, 05:27 PM
boss, superior never did it for me, I hit that place enough times and although I know it is deep enough, somehow from what I see what is available for public fishing and what I seen in the way of the russian invasion.. i rest my case
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 03, 2011, 05:31 PM
I propose a new legislature whereby if you speak another lang.. nevermind, i'll get meself banned again ::)
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Post by: boss j on Jan 03, 2011, 05:35 PM
boss, superior never did it for me, I hit that place enough times and although I know it is deep enough, somehow from what I see what is available for public fishing and what I seen in the way of the russian invasion.. i rest my case
well ill say i dont see the russians there, and i slam the perch    if it dont do it for you thats cool, more action for me!!!lol
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Post by: moose66 on Jan 03, 2011, 06:52 PM
Everything is closed in harriman and sterling as of yesterday.
Took a ride through the park today nothing but red flags
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 03, 2011, 06:56 PM
Took a ride through the park today nothing but red flags
wonder if I gave you some green flags and..oh nevermind.. that ain't right
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 03, 2011, 06:58 PM
So in the meantime, where are all the highland lk shanty militias? lol i mean come on! where is your patronage?
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Post by: hockey12 on Jan 03, 2011, 07:25 PM
Took a ride through the park today nothing but red flags
Did you check foxwood?  ;D
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 03, 2011, 07:50 PM
i doubt that they have even checked harriman and sterling since last week.  :-\
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 03, 2011, 08:33 PM
iceboy, with the state cutting park officials etc. , It doesn;t surprise me anymore. But I do get a feeling those lks should open soon. gl this season
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Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Jan 03, 2011, 09:14 PM
Hey mtbusch, i would hit highland with you this week, it should be goood to go, my dad and me were talking about hitting it anyway this week. Shoot me a PM if interested.
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Post by: hockey12 on Jan 04, 2011, 06:13 AM
They closed sterling forest on Sunday so somebody is checking.
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 04, 2011, 08:50 AM
Hey mtbusch, i would hit highland with you this week, it should be goood to go, my dad and me were talking about hitting it anyway this week. Shoot me a PM if interested.
I would like that very much.. I had a good time last season on highland lk with Gamelot at the anual ice derby! I would be honored to meet you at the beach! I'll pm you before the weekend for sure.. just got to make sure wgich days I'll be good to go. ty for the invite too friend!
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 04, 2011, 09:11 AM
Just got off the phone with a gentleman at tiorti, still haven't checked for thickness and it may be awhile before they do. I am hoping freezing nights and overcast days this week open some of these park lakes by this weekend.
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 04, 2011, 04:57 PM
thanks mtbusch you too!  :tipup: I also called sterling. still only 2 small ponds open. 4 corners and eagle lake. laurel meadow north was open last week but they must have closed it. heard eagle lake has crappies. fished it once the deepest i had found was about 4 feet.  ??? and didnt catch a single thing.
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Post by: Rocketman on Jan 04, 2011, 04:58 PM
Does anyone have any information on the upcoming ice fishing contest in the area?(king of the ice, highland contest, Sackett, and any others) Looking like I'll be heading to Swan lake on Saturday.
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 04, 2011, 05:00 PM
iceboy, with the state cutting park officials etc. , It doesn;t surprise me anymore. But I do get a feeling those lks should open soon. gl this season
ill be happy to check the lakes for them free of charge. hahah  :thumbsup:
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 04, 2011, 05:10 PM
Rocketman....the only contest I have a date for is the So. Fallsburg Fire Dept.  tourney on Echo Lake  Jan. 29.  There's also the Northern Challenge on  Feb. 5, but that's up at Tupper Lake in the Adks.   For your info:  there's usually a good bunch of us from IceShanty at the So. Fallsburg contest.
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 04, 2011, 05:53 PM
any body know how thick the ice is at white lake? i plan on going there tomarrow
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 04, 2011, 06:02 PM
I'm passing on the South Fallsburg deal, gonna hit the Crappie Derby up to Whitney Point that weekend
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Post by: boss j on Jan 04, 2011, 07:17 PM
any body know how thick the ice is at white lake? i plan on going there tomarrow

moondog   there is some open water on white lake as of today!!!   the shore side by 17b is open about 20 yards off shore to about 40-50 yards it looks like
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 04, 2011, 08:00 PM
thank you  i like to fish the upper end
i go in at the vets dock  maybe i well go el's ware tomarrow
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Post by: markf12668 on Jan 04, 2011, 08:13 PM
hey markf, i was livin up that way a very short time ago, couple months. not workin right now and me and my dad are ready to rock. drop me a line and maybe we get to catchin, thanks..
Are you fishing Sunday??Let me know,maybe we can catch some fish!!
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 04, 2011, 10:03 PM
I'm passing on the South Fallsburg deal, gonna hit the Crappie Derby up to Whitney Point that weekend
fished the crappie derby one year. had an absolute blast. its a great time. caught some nice fish too!  ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 04, 2011, 10:04 PM
fished the crappie derby one year. had an absolute blast. its a great time. caught some nice fish too!  ;D

I know a lot of people that will be there, including some of the Ice Team members.  It will be a good time.  ;D
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 04, 2011, 11:00 PM
Does anyone have any information on the upcoming ice fishing contest in the area?(king of the ice, highland contest, Sackett, and any others) Looking like I'll be heading to Swan lake on Saturday.
Is there any access on swan lake?
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 05, 2011, 07:52 AM
bc, i think it is private.
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 05, 2011, 02:26 PM
$$ 396,000.00 fish!!!  Check out todays Yahoo home page....... a giant Bluefin Tuna sold on the wholesale market in Japan for US$$396,000.00 !!!  Pictures of the fish are shown .
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 05, 2011, 02:37 PM
I'm passing on the South Fallsburg deal, gonna hit the Crappie Derby up to Whitney Point that weekend

We fished the Whitney Point derby one year also.....hate to say it, but it was a disaster!!!  There was about 1-1/2 to 2 feet of snow on the lake and about 4 thousand people...... walking was impossible....fishing was lousy!!  If you check out past reports for Whitney Point you'll find that this was ONCE a great fishery, but has declined seriously in recent years.  Unless you know exactly WHERE to fish , your chances are slim to catch anything worthwhile.  We checked out the fish entry shack all day and there were only a few qualified entries (and I wasn't impressed with the quality of fish I saw).
The contest itself is quite a blast..... they almost build a city out on the ice, with plowed roads, food booths, hourly prizes, and lots of "Hoopla"!!
To enjoy this lake you really need to have some kind of motorized transport.
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 05, 2011, 03:52 PM
We fished the Whitney Point derby one year also.....hate to say it, but it was a disaster!!!  There was about 1-1/2 to 2 feet of snow on the lake and about 4 thousand people...... walking was impossible....fishing was lousy!!  If you check out past reports for Whitney Point you'll find that this was ONCE a great fishery, but has declined seriously in recent years.  Unless you know exactly WHERE to fish , your chances are slim to catch anything worthwhile.  We checked out the fish entry shack all day and there were only a few qualified entries (and I wasn't impressed with the quality of fish I saw).
The contest itself is quite a blast..... they almost build a city out on the ice, with plowed roads, food booths, hourly prizes, and lots of "Hoopla"!!
To enjoy this lake you really need to have some kind of motorized transport.

I wouldn't fish it if I didn't know where or have the necessary equipment   ;)  Been talking to a flock of little birdies  ;D
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Post by: Rocketman on Jan 05, 2011, 04:04 PM
there was people on swan lake(main lake). We turned in by that gas station and followed that road about a mile. Parked on the left side of the road, pulled our gear accross the road and onto the lake. there were 12 other people there getting set up. Caught alot of perch jigging and one lil' pick on my only tip up i had out.
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 05, 2011, 05:14 PM
there was people on swan lake(main lake). We turned in by that gas station and followed that road about a mile. Parked on the left side of the road, pulled our gear accross the road and onto the lake. there were 12 other people there getting set up. Caught alot of perch jigging and one lil' pick on my only tip up i had out.
ANY SIZE TO THE PERCH?
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 05, 2011, 06:28 PM
markf you fishing this weekend? Always looking for more fishing partners.


topher have you been to whitney point before?  I always wanted to check that tourney out.
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 05, 2011, 07:02 PM
Did anyone else hear the rumor about a 26 lb. channel cat caught in Lake Huntington? Heard it second hand today and my first question was did you see the fish? Guy said no, but he believes it is actually true.

If it's true it must be a freak occurrence.
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 05, 2011, 08:26 PM
The way gas prices arem I am more inclined to stay as local as possible. I been to whitney in my boat and from shore several times the last few seasons. Never on ice but, the eyes are far between but som good 20"ers there huge channels and carp but i never ever caught their notorious crappies... sure alot of bullheads but no perch or crappies from here. Okay, I am itching try somewhere up there swn/highland/ wherever let me know what is going on..I am planning to drive up with abuddy for a two day weekend.
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 05, 2011, 08:45 PM
Did anyone else hear the rumor about a 26 lb. channel cat caught in Lake Huntington? Heard it second hand today and my first question was did you see the fish? Guy said no, but he believes it is actually true.

If it's true it must be a freak occurrence.

No and most likely I would have if it really had happen. LH isn't really what I would call a channel cat haven, and a 26 pound fish would have the head the size of a shovel, difficult to get thru the ice. Would be in the Democrat for sure.

 
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 05, 2011, 08:51 PM
No and most likely I would have if it really had happen. LH isn't really what I would call a channel cat haven, and a 26 pound fish would have the head the size of a shovel, difficult to get thru the ice. Would be in the Democrat for sure.

  It was me, I confess, I was trying my noodling technic and when the 26 lber grabbed my foot , I strung her up..fortunitely I was wearing my artic gear
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 05, 2011, 08:54 PM
I'm passing on the South Fallsburg deal, gonna hit the Crappie Derby up to Whitney Point that weekend

Good Luck Topher. I've done the crappie derby many times and had a great time each time. Thinking about doing it again this year, but then again I may do the local one seeing as I never catch any fish anyhow might as well get some extra sleep and save some gas.  ;D

~EC

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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 05, 2011, 08:57 PM
I want to particpate the fallsburg.. when is it?
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 05, 2011, 08:57 PM


any toes left? :P
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 05, 2011, 08:59 PM
any toes left? :P
huh? .. you must think i'm someone else cause I lost you there bub
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 05, 2011, 09:47 PM
huh? .. you must think i'm someone else cause I lost you there bub


"It was me, I confess, I was trying my noodling technic and when the 26 lber grabbed my foot , I strung her up..fortunitely I was wearing my artic gear"

Sorry thought you said that, my attempt at a bad joke.

~EC

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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 05, 2011, 10:44 PM
Did anyone else hear the rumor about a 26 lb. channel cat caught in Lake Huntington? Heard it second hand today and my first question was did you see the fish? Guy said no, but he believes it is actually true.

If it's true it must be a freak occurrence.

It's amazing how these fish grow in size as the story gets around.......... While eating dinner in Tony's restaurant at Lake Huntington, the owner (Tony) came over to our table to chat.  He told us about the Channel Cat that was caught just behind the restaurant.....it weighed 11 pounds.  He says there are lots of them in the lake.
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 05, 2011, 11:42 PM
Did anyone else hear the rumor about a 26 lb. channel cat caught in Lake Huntington? Heard it second hand today and my first question was did you see the fish? Guy said no, but he believes it is actually true.

If it's true it must be a freak occurrence.
No freak occurrence! there are cats in there......
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 06, 2011, 12:10 AM
It's amazing how these fish grow in size as the story gets around.......... While eating dinner in Tony's restaurant at Lake Huntington, the owner (Tony) came over to our table to chat.  He told us about the Channel Cat that was caught just behind the restaurant.....it weighed 11 pounds.  He says there are lots of them in the lake.
lmao...bar storys...there aint no good fish in huntington... ;) ;D
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 06, 2011, 06:42 AM
I landed a channel in whitney that went just over 10lbs  :o i was bobbing  small shiners off shore with spinning gear!!! I thought it was a beaver I snagged  4am late june.. I let it go,, I heard even in that clean water that the big cats aren't good eats. Anyway, it is sub freezing here in nnj.. It has to be 10 degrees colder in region 3.... I have to stay close to home until the weekend because of a wake. meanwhile, I'll keep calling TC ,harriman anyday now :tipup:.
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 06, 2011, 07:59 AM
Okay, 11 pounds I can believe.

Didn't know the lake had channel cats.
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 06, 2011, 01:01 PM
Okay, 11 pounds I can believe.

Didn't know the lake had channel cats.
some guys fish the delaware in narrowsburg fer them.....but that could be a bar tale too.. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 06, 2011, 02:33 PM


"It was me, I confess, I was trying my noodling technic and when the 26 lber grabbed my foot , I strung her up..fortunitely I was wearing my artic gear"

Sorry thought you said that, my attempt at a bad joke.

~EC


hey buddy you going out this weekend  :tipup: ;D :tipup:
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Post by: mschott on Jan 06, 2011, 02:45 PM
some guys fish the delaware in narrowsburg fer them.....but that could be a bar tale too.. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

I know a few guys that used to fish for them above the bridge by the ballfield  . I've caught a few a lil further south fishing for walleye
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 06, 2011, 02:56 PM
I know a few guys that used to fish for them above the bridge by the ballfield  . I've caught a few a lil further south fishing for walleye
sssssssssssh..... ;) ;D
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Post by: Rocketman on Jan 06, 2011, 04:07 PM
the perch were decent size. 12-13 inch range. looking forward to returning there again this saturday. Since no work on sunday, trying to figure where we could go for some fun.
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 06, 2011, 06:47 PM
some guys fish the delaware in narrowsburg fer them.....but that could be a bar tale too.. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

We catch them down in Pond Eddy. The river is full of them and they get pretty big.
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 06, 2011, 09:00 PM
We catch them down in Pond Eddy. The river is full of them and they get pretty big.
ssssssssssh..... ;) ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 06, 2011, 09:16 PM
but if you REALLY want to catch them you'll fish just around the bend from the ssshhhhhhhhh  :P
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 06, 2011, 10:14 PM
sterlings blue lake=DINKS :'( but being harriman was closed, at least I tried it for this year ::) IBM must be feeding them nano diet pelets ;D hawg , where you thinking?
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 06, 2011, 11:29 PM
sterlings blue lake=DINKS :'( but being harriman was closed, at least I tried it for this year ::) IBM must be feeding them nano diet pelets ;D hawg , where you thinking?
mtbusch is blue lake open now ??
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Post by: mschott on Jan 07, 2011, 06:23 AM
but if you REALLY want to catch them you'll fish just around the bend from the ssshhhhhhhhh  :P


  course that was a hundred years ago  @)
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 07, 2011, 08:46 AM
mtbusch is blue lake open now ??
Open yes, to what ..I don't know but it left me thinking why the state doesn't use a warm water stocking program. The lake would be a great place to ice if the park managed a warm water stocking program.. specicially black crappie and walleye .. Blue lake in sterling park has bass and pickerel. I visit the lk once a year beginning iceseason..most perch are dinkies.. too small to keep. This was always the case at blue lake in all my years jigging it.  I walked to thw back found 25fow and tried 20 17 15 12 fow .. very tough place to fish and I suspect as I always have, that the place is overfished and neglected proper stocking program. I do not know how the state monitors to improve fishing quality through stocking programs in this region but, with so few public water available for the licensed fishermen and how expensive a non resident is these days. I can't see where the increased license money is improving fishing opportunities in the area!!!
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 07, 2011, 09:10 AM
My specifics for jigging gear and tackle . Was at Davis's sports to pu grubs.. they had no mousies :-\ they had waxies but went with spikes and mealies. Wasn't thinking of buying ice tackle but they had some pretty darn good icerod combos,etc,, picked me up a frabil jig combo and ht disk tipup deluxe set and some cool looking panjigs.. but the rod combo prespooled line was way too heavy.. took it off after trying it on the lk today..  removed all but last twenty feet or so and topshot my new frabil ice reel with 2lb icefireline.. palomar a tiny steelie barrel and to that, improved clinch knot to leader and again to lure. I like keeping it heavier on tippet material, usually maxima green 5lb or 4lb floro leaders. The frabil combo came with bonus jigs but the wire barbs were too thick for panfish..probably good for pickerel bass or anything huge..  On blue lk yesterday, I learned quickly they were taking light, this demanded light presentation so extra fine line and wire was the ticket. I like using very thin gauged trebles and the smallest swedish pimples made..or ice grub jigs too with fine wire hooks. I think waxies are best for bluegills but you get less than spikes.. spikes stay on good.. mousies were always my favorite. Mealies work especially on trout water. But if the perch are hitting light and they were yesterday,try a small spike on the tiny thin gauge hooks. Main line should be no more than 4lb. preferably braid or superline.. trilene ice or any other of the ice line brands 2 to 3lb is good choice for finess panfishing. My other two combos are super fine sensitive tip.. I do not need a spring bobber on either of them. the new frabil , i might try a spring bob.. When I get into big perch, I like 4lb test mainline and preferably barreled to 5 lb tippet gl john
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Post by: pooley on Jan 07, 2011, 09:30 AM
Open yes, to what ..I don't know but it left me thinking why the state doesn't use a warm water stocking program. The lake would be a great place to ice if the park managed a warm water stocking program.. specicially black crappie and walleye .. Blue lake in sterling park has bass and pickerel. I visit the lk once a year beginning iceseason..most perch are dinkies.. too small to keep. This was always the case at blue lake in all my years jigging it.  I walked to thw back found 25fow and tried 20 17 15 12 fow .. very tough place to fish and I suspect as I always have, that the place is overfished and neglected proper stocking program. I do not know how the state monitors to improve fishing quality through stocking programs in this region but, with so few public water available for the licensed fishermen and how expensive a non resident is these days. I can't see where the increased license money is improving fishing opportunities in the area!!!
the state doesn't need a warm water fish stocking program, hence, never having one, outside walleye and musky. walleye were stocked in blue lake, when it was private, and you needed a permit to fish there, but nobody was catching them, so they stopped stocking them. we have over 7000 lakes and ponds to fish, so you just have to fish where the species you want are there in good numbers and size. there approximately 40 lakes and ponds in the orange/rockland county area, so i don't see a lack of water to fish. also, the money from the license increase is barely keeping the DEC running, and the number of staff is less due to budget cuts.
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 07, 2011, 09:59 AM
the state doesn't need a warm water fish stocking program, hence, never having one, outside walleye and musky. walleye were stocked in blue lake, when it was private, and you needed a permit to fish there, but nobody was catching them, so they stopped stocking them. we have over 7000 lakes and ponds to fish, so you just have to fish where the species you want are there in good numbers and size. there approximately 40 lakes and ponds in the orange/rockland county area, so i don't see a lack of water to fish. also, the money from the license increase is barely keeping the DEC running, and the number of staff is less due to budget cuts.
Pooley I see it for what it is from thirty years of spending for non resient fishing license.. So I will still ask ,"Why ?".. just a few buckets a year of black crappie and walleyefry  for blue lk in sterling forest park! stocking should be priortized even if it means sacrificing staff. It is common sense to maintain a put and take fishery so close to high population.
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 07, 2011, 12:47 PM
hey buddy you going out this weekend  :tipup: ;D :tipup:

PM sent ;D
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Post by: nightheron424 on Jan 07, 2011, 01:53 PM
Just called the Sterling Forest park this noon. Four lakes open, Blue lk, Eagle lk, four corner pond and Laurel Madow ponds. However, Harriman is still closed. Also, asked the snow and they are cleaning right now. Looks not bad. Anybody going to hit these lakes on Sunday?
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 07, 2011, 04:02 PM
Just called the Sterling Forest park this noon. Four lakes open, Blue lk, Eagle lk, four corner pond and Laurel Madow ponds. However, Harriman is still closed. Also, asked the snow and they are cleaning right now. Looks not bad. Anybody going to hit these lakes on Sunday?
Yes, try blue lk.. it has at least six inches of ice. Not sure if gas augers are allowed this year.. I know gas augers weren't allowed last season. Harriman park should have been opened but they still have yet to measure the ice on seven lks.  I guess saturday and sunday look good further north? Any derbies this weekend? What is this group doing? I would like to meet on  ice where the crappie and perch are keepers!
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 07, 2011, 04:12 PM
I keep hearing from a friend of mine that JFK park lake (formerly Mohansic State Park) contains a good population of large Crappies.  Anybody from that neck of the woods know anything about this??? 
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 07, 2011, 04:38 PM
if the weather advisory changes and it isn't too bad, me and a buddy are going to bring up a gas auger, what is everybody up to?  ;D
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 07, 2011, 04:43 PM
iceballs, I have no clue, I know great crappie during open water early season but it is a nyc res. no ice fishing allowed.. anybody try those westchester and putnam nyc watersheds for ice fishing?
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 07, 2011, 04:44 PM
but if you REALLY want to catch them you'll fish just around the bend from the ssshhhhhhhhh  :P
lmao... ;D
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Post by: nightheron424 on Jan 07, 2011, 04:49 PM
I keep hearing from a friend of mine that JFK park lake (formerly Mohansic State Park) contains a good population of large Crappies.  Anybody from that neck of the woods know anything about this??? 

Have stoped by two weeks before and half water was open? Don't know how is going now.
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Post by: nightheron424 on Jan 07, 2011, 04:52 PM
Yes, try blue lk.. it has at least six inches of ice. Not sure if gas augers are allowed this year.. I know gas augers weren't allowed last season. Harriman park should have been opened but they still have yet to measure the ice on seven lks.  I guess saturday and sunday look good further north? Any derbies this weekend? What is this group doing? I would like to meet on  ice where the crappie and perch are keepers!

I have been Harriman one month before and most water was already locked. The ice should be thick enough now. Guys there should do something.
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 07, 2011, 04:57 PM
PM sent ;D
yeah i got it E.C....was gonna meet topher at promton pa sat..but havent brought pa lic yet....thinking highland lake ny on sunday..( this message is fer mt busch too...)..hey crack...t lake info sounds great...let me know...i'll buy ya a bowl of kennys famous chile.... ;)
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 07, 2011, 04:59 PM

  course that was a hundred years ago  @)
i was wondering when you wudd jump in... ;) ;D
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 07, 2011, 05:05 PM
yeah i got it E.C....was gonna meet topher at promton pa sat..but havent brought pa lic yet....thinking highland lake ny on sunday..( this message is fer mt busch too...)..hey crack...t lake info sounds great...let me know...i'll buy ya a bowl of kennys famous chile.... ;)

I think sunday sounds good......need directions.
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Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 07, 2011, 05:05 PM
Green flag last few days on fdr.  There are crappies but extremely tough to find.  There are much better crappie lakes around.  Love muscoot for crappies!
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 07, 2011, 05:18 PM
lmao... ;D

all ya gotta do is look for a very colorful rock in the middle of the river................. .and don't cast near it !
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Post by: pooley on Jan 07, 2011, 05:32 PM
gas augers have been banned on blue lake since the state took it over. thank United Water!
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 07, 2011, 05:37 PM
I think sunday sounds good......need directions.
meet at pecks in narrowsburg ???????
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 07, 2011, 05:40 PM
all ya gotta do is look for a very colorful rock in the middle of the river................. .and don't cast near it !
:wacko: i got about 200 bucks in jigs and lures on that rock...... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 07, 2011, 06:13 PM
gas augers have been banned on blue lake since the state took it over. thank United Water!
Forgot to mention, as I was dragging my sled off blue lk. with another older gent retired and knows the lakes and rangers in this neck of the woods..we see somebody drilling with a gas auger after sundown! lol.. I just left and ignored it , I do not risk messing with any strangers breaking park rules especially these days. And I just want to add that I agree it is ashamed the state has to cut back on enforcement and such but, imho ..stocking fish would in fact benefit all and serve in the best interests for the states parks and recreation facilities. Without a put and take in regions so close heavily  populated urban regions  of the state, it will be the same as it has been and that is why blue lake is a tough lake to fish. .., other lakes will suffer the same fate as blue lk. if there is no warm water fish stockings like other states do.
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Post by: hockey12 on Jan 07, 2011, 08:56 PM
Blue lake has a good population of perch, we have done very well over they years. It is just a matter of finding them. Lakes in Harriman still have areas with open water, that is why they arent open. Untill they are totally frozen, they won't be open.
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 07, 2011, 11:26 PM
Blue lake has a good population of perch, we have done very well over they years. It is just a matter of finding them. Lakes in Harriman still have areas with open water, that is why they arent open. Untill they are totally frozen, they won't be open.
i have also done well out of blue lake. hockey12 is right. you just gotta find them. one time you go there there in one spot then you can go back a day later and they have moved on.
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 08, 2011, 08:38 AM
meet at pecks in narrowsburg ???????

what time?
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Post by: mschott on Jan 08, 2011, 08:50 AM
:wacko: i got about 200 bucks in jigs and lures on that rock...... :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:

  I feel your pain !!!!! :-\
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 08, 2011, 10:35 AM
what time?
whats good for you ???  8ish ???
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 08, 2011, 10:59 AM
whats good for you ???  8ish ???
 expansion and holehawg,i am heading out within a half hr. anyway of letting me know if access is available at highland lk? i know the gate is still locked at swingingbridge. I'll check here before rolling out.. me and my friend want to jig somewhere decent..anyway maybe show up tomorrow there if nonody gets back.. might do superior late today.
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 08, 2011, 11:23 AM
think we will just fart around on greenwood lk if we find access today, hoping we do something, later gang! ;D
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Post by: pooley on Jan 08, 2011, 01:02 PM
well, Blue Lake lived up to it's reputation. a few pickerel, some dink perch. 8 inches of ice.  :-\
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 08, 2011, 01:11 PM
it was a slow biting day up here as well......don't take this the wrong way, but I only brought home 8 fish....as soon as the snowflakes started falling, the fish clamped their jaws shut...did manage 2 tourney entries though, both in the short area !
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 08, 2011, 01:43 PM
whats good for you ???  8ish ???

8 sounds good see you tomorrow.
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 08, 2011, 04:03 PM
8 sounds good see you tomorrow.
meet ya at pecks in narrowsburg at 8 ....beer and bait... ;) ;D
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 08, 2011, 05:22 PM
well, Blue Lake lived up to it's reputation. a few pickerel, some dink perch. 8 inches of ice.  :-\
took a ride around greenwood lk. , could have fished a spot i use to have access  but we decided blue lk. because the place was banged up and posted ..guess I respect owener rights so we passed up a questionable access on greenwood and went to blue lk, knowing harriman is closed. FRIEND LET GO A 28" PICKEREL ! LOL I was picking up a mess of dink perch and bluegills, some of the bluegills were impressive size..all released of coarse. We jigged a couple hrs. So , all said and done not a bad day scouting. Tomorrow anyone have plans? was hoping highland lk but think it is private and i do not like tresspassing.
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 08, 2011, 05:58 PM
took a ride around greenwood lk. , could have fished a spot i use to have access  but we decided blue lk. because the place was banged up and posted ..guess I respect owener rights so we passed up a questionable access on greenwood and went to blue lk, knowing harriman is closed. FRIEND LET GO A 28" PICKEREL ! LOL I was picking up a mess of dink perch and bluegills, some of the bluegills were impressive size..all released of coarse. We jigged a couple hrs. So , all said and done not a bad day scouting. Tomorrow anyone have plans? was hoping highland lk but think it is private and i do not like tresspassing.

no pictures ?
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 08, 2011, 06:08 PM
no pictures ?
topher, I was about 200 ft from my bud with the huge pick he said was 28"..i believe him.. he let it go after holding it up to show me.. if pooley was there, i was the guy with the red sled in front of the two clam shanties another 200ft towards the middle lk. I had my camera but that is the way he is.. i told him i would have liked to snap a pic of the huge  fish. I can't prove it now! My bag has a tape rule shanty derby online card and camera.. maybe next time. You going anywhere tomorrow? I want to try highland lk. but not sure about access because it is a private lk.  swb would be cool but I heard the public access is closed too!
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 08, 2011, 06:10 PM
topher, I was about 200 ft from my bud with the huge pick he said was 28"..i believe him.. he let it go after holding it up to show me.. if pooley was there, i was the guy with the red sled in front of the two clam shanties another 200ft towards the middle lk. I had my camera but that is the way he is.. i told him i would have liked to snap a pic of the huge  fish. I can't prove it now! My bag has a tape rule shanty derby online card and camera.. maybe next time. You going anywhere tomorrow? I want to try highland lk. but not sure about access because it is a private lk.  swb would be cool but I heard the public access is closed too!

Highland is private I do believe, you have to know someone....as far as me, I fished today at a private pond in PA near my house...I think I might get out tomorrow, but if I do it will be a miracle with all the house work I would have to get done.
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 08, 2011, 06:23 PM
Highland is private I do believe, you have to know someone....as far as me, I fished today at a private pond in PA near my house...I think I might get out tomorrow, but if I do it will be a miracle with all the house work I would have to get done.
Good luck if you get out tomorrow and yes agree that highland is private so I will wait for an invitation or try any pond tomorrow. 
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 08, 2011, 06:45 PM
I was trying to contact someone over the phone about access swb..    http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/61533.html   wonder why is it closed?   http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/sbriresmap.pdf
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 09, 2011, 05:10 AM
 :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:...up and at'um....see ya in a bit E.C.  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 09, 2011, 07:32 AM
I was trying to contact someone over the phone about access swb..    http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/61533.html   wonder why is it closed?   http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/sbriresmap.pdf

They closed it mid-season last year. The reason I heard is that the town doesn't want the liability. Could also have something to do with the sale of the reservoir to another energy company. Either way it sucks out loud.
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 09, 2011, 07:50 AM
They closed it mid-season last year. The reason I heard is that the town doesn't want the liability. Could also have something to do with the sale of the reservoir to another energy company. Either way it sucks out loud.
Gamalot mentioned something about it was to that affect, What I think really sucks out loud now is after speaking to sheriff dept or whoever the hell rude sob I spoke to over the phone looking to try and get some legal advice as to why public access is advertised for ice fishing and yet now find out it would be illegal parking etc.  It is pretty contradictive bs and renewal is now in question for what I believe is an expensive non resident freshwater fishing license. I copied and pasted from the NYDEC website and as it reads, it is suppose to be open to ice fishing! You think these no good miserables abide by their own rules? iF IT IS A LIABILITY ISSUE, Why not just barracade the ramp and add to the already rediculous billboard signs. Nothing good manifests from bs like this I'll leave it at that
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 09, 2011, 08:38 AM
I don't think going on at the public launch would be much fun any way. Getting back off would be a hard job even with ice creepers because it is an up hill drag for the last 100 yards or so.

I don't know who it is that locks the gate, Mirant Power who owns the reservoir or the town or DEC. I do know they shut it down last year right after we had an ice storm and a bunch of cars and trucks got stuck in the parking area. It could be the town refuses to plow or sand the parking area as some legality and the power company is not obligated to. If you read any of the signs at all these reservoirs owned by Mirant they say public access between April and November. They keep the launch at Rio open for the eagle observation shack but there is no fishing as it is restricted for the eagles. I do expect to hear some idiot drove too far down the ramp and ended up in the water though.

I don't know if the guy who owns the Marina would be willing to allow parking and access or if there is any one even there this time of year.

It would be real easy to see some yahoo drive too far into the public launch and end up half way out on the lake or even through the ice given the steep slope there is there. Any ATV would definitely need chains to get off the ice.  
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 09, 2011, 09:18 AM
I agree gAMALOT, " It would be real easy to see some yahoo drive too far into the public launch and end up half way out on the lake or even through the ice given the steep slope there is there. Any ATV would definitely need chains to get off the ice."  I was hoping all the while that swb still had a public access lot for parking instead of worrying about roadside illegal parking or trespassing.. The DEC website reads there is icefishing permtted as well as public access for licensed fishermen at swingingbridge reservoir. Whatever the reason for  closing the ramp, it reads on the DEC site as well as in the fishing rules booklet as accessable.. I do not think it would be a big deal to plow a lot for safe public parking and as for access to the lake, simply drop a couple temporay vehicle barracades blocking the cement public ramp with seasonal posted signs. Let the season begin! hope all is well   ;)
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 09, 2011, 09:33 AM
I agree gAMALOT, " It would be real easy to see some yahoo drive too far into the public launch and end up half way out on the lake or even through the ice given the steep slope there is there. Any ATV would definitely need chains to get off the ice."  I was hoping all the while that swb still had a public access lot for parking instead of worrying about roadside illegal parking or trespassing.. The DEC website reads there is icefishing permtted as well as public access for licensed fishermen at swingingbridge reservoir. Whatever the reason for  closing the ramp, it reads on the DEC site as well as in the fishing rules booklet as accessable.. I do not think it would be a big deal to plow a lot for safe public parking and as for access to the lake, simply drop a couple temporay vehicle barracades blocking the cement public ramp with seasonal posted signs. Let the season begin! hope all is well   ;)

No argument here John. I agree they should open the launch or provide some other public access as stated in the book. I'm just speaking from having lived here all my life and knowing just how stupid and disrespectful some people can be. It goes right to that old adage, "Give them a foot and they take a mile". It only takes one complete idiot to ruin it for all the others and we do have our share of Jerks here. If you ever have the chance to see Swinging Bridge Reservoir and the public launch on a hot summer day you will know exactly what I mean. I go up there every now and then just for some comic relief! The lake itself becomes a real zoo and a great place to avoid.

The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974.  That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that their brain is also important.
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 09, 2011, 07:16 PM
hey e.c. twas a pleasure sending time on the ice with ya today....will post the pics one my frost bite fingers thaw out....lmao...got a  tad breezy at the end... ;) ;D ;D btw..that vension meatloaf i was drooling over coming home to...blondezilla never made it... ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D hotdogs fer me... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Rocketman on Jan 09, 2011, 08:21 PM
access to highland lake? Is there any or you have to know someone? looking to head there next saturday. Had lots of luck early today on swan lake. then the snow started to fall and the "bite" was done.
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 09, 2011, 11:16 PM
Seems to me that most of the guys who fish Highland Lk. get on at the Sand Beach Bar.  Don't know if anyone is actually at the establishment in the Winter, but I've never seen it closed off in any way, and there are no signs prohibiting access.  You can Google the Sand Beach Bar in Highland, NY and get their phone number.....maybe someone will answer.  The local fishihg /hunting club runs an annual Ice Fishing contest sometimne in February out of the Sand Beach Bar.
There's another access to the lake thru a trail at the back end, but someone would have to show you where it is (no landmarks I can give you).  Highland is a well fished lake so it's "private" designation does not seem to apply.
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Post by: Rocketman on Jan 10, 2011, 03:48 PM
thanks for the info ice.  anyone going to highland this saturday?
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Post by: dabprod on Jan 10, 2011, 04:41 PM
Seems to me that most of the guys who fish Highland Lk. get on at the Sand Beach Bar.  Don't know if anyone is actually at the establishment in the Winter, but I've never seen it closed off in any way, and there are no signs prohibiting access.  You can Google the Sand Beach Bar in Highland, NY and get their phone number.....maybe someone will answer.  The local fishihg /hunting club runs an annual Ice Fishing contest sometimne in February out of the Sand Beach Bar.
There's another access to the lake thru a trail at the back end, but someone would have to show you where it is (no landmarks I can give you).  Highland is a well fished lake so it's "private" designation does not seem to apply.

Hey Ice Balls, you're right, Highland in NOT private. Its a motor boat lake in the summer, as far as we know there is no
active lake association there and NO caretaker. There are several access points off the back roads but there are no names to most of the roads so unless you know your way around it would be very hard to find them. I have never fished
it but my wife is a local Real Estate Broker and shows/sells property there and thats the info she gave me.
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Post by: dabprod on Jan 10, 2011, 04:55 PM
Hey IceBalls,   Got my Argo up and running, you coming up this week? Got a storm on the way and will
have to plow but will be free after that. Let me know if you want to get together. :tipup:
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 10, 2011, 05:07 PM
hey e.c. twas a pleasure sending time on the ice with ya today....will post the pics one my frost bite fingers thaw out....lmao...got a  tad breezy at the end... ;) ;D ;D btw..that vension meatloaf i was drooling over coming home to...blondezilla never made it... ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D hotdogs fer me... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


you know why that is don't you ?   :)
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Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 10, 2011, 05:17 PM
hey e.c. twas a pleasure sending time on the ice with ya today....will post the pics one my frost bite fingers thaw out....lmao...got a  tad breezy at the end... ;) ;D ;D btw..that vension meatloaf i was drooling over coming home to...blondezilla never made it... ::) ;D ;D ;D ;D hotdogs fer me... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D


Hahaha I came home to grill cheese. oh well, it was a good day all around. Thanks again. Next time I'll try not to be so hung over ::)

~Ec
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 10, 2011, 07:54 PM
does anyone happen to know how much ice is on walton lake. drove by tonight at around 8 pm. couldnt really see much in the way of holes, sled drag marks etc.   :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 10, 2011, 08:07 PM
Hey IceBalls,   Got my Argo up and running, you coming up this week? Got a storm on the way and will
have to plow but will be free after that. Let me know if you want to get together. :tipup:

Dan... I was actually on my way up to Yulanb today with plans to stay thru the weekend but my plans were cancelled when my buddy called to tel me his heating system was out of commission.  I would like to make it up for the weekend....depends on the snowfall ( I don't want to be dragging my sled thru a foot of snow)...... and current reports say that 12" is about what's coming!!  Let's talk about it by Thursday eve.
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Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 10, 2011, 08:43 PM
does anyone happen to know how much ice is on walton lake. drove by tonight at around 8 pm. couldnt really see much in the way of holes, sled drag marks etc.   :tipup:
drove by sun and people were out fishin it
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Post by: dabprod on Jan 10, 2011, 09:05 PM
Dan... I was actually on my way up to Yulanb today with plans to stay thru the weekend but my plans were cancelled when my buddy called to tel me his heating system was out of commission.  I would like to make it up for the weekend....depends on the snowfall ( I don't want to be dragging my sled thru a foot of snow)...... and current reports say that 12" is about what's coming!!  Let's talk about it by Thursday eve.

OK, I'll keep you posted on the snow fall amout and we'll go from there.
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 10, 2011, 10:30 PM
thanks for the info ice.  anyone going to highland this saturday?

Rocketman I will be up there this saturday with a few people. Not sure which side I am going to access from yet all depends on the snowfall amount if I get to bring my newest toy or not.  (88 Artic Cat snowmobile)

PM me if you are gonna head up saturday.
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Post by: Bullett21 on Jan 11, 2011, 06:59 AM
I was on Round Lake yesterday, it has 7 inches of good ice (just not where the geese keep the water open) so I'm sure Walton just up the road is the same. I'm going to hit it this week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: nightheron424 on Jan 11, 2011, 10:40 AM
Mohansic state park is open now.
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Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 11, 2011, 05:00 PM
Walton is MUCH deeper than Round but has been frozen over since before xmas. Saw some guys out there today.
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Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 11, 2011, 05:01 PM
Took a ride thru Harriman on way home tonite and still nothing open. **censored**!!!!!
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 11, 2011, 09:43 PM
Did you guys read the post about the "GINNY BUCKET" ??   Sounds like a plan for our next outing !!!
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Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 12, 2011, 12:23 PM
anyone know anything about where to fish on sylvan lake in dutchess county.... i never fished it before it seems like they got alot of species there and they also stock it with the browns.. i wanted to try to get out there in the next couple of days.... i got the topo map deep lake but i figured the browns probably around 15 to 20 ft down just wondering if anyone had any tips on sylvan lake...
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 12, 2011, 02:02 PM
anyone know anything about where to fish on sylvan lake in dutchess county.... i never fished it before it seems like they got alot of species there and they also stock it with the browns.. i wanted to try to get out there in the next couple of days.... i got the topo map deep lake but i figured the browns probably around 15 to 20 ft down just wondering if anyone had any tips on sylvan lake...

From the public access site (on Old Sylvan Lake Rd.), walk straight out and slightly to the left, about 75 to 100 yards.  Should be in about 15 - 20 feet of water.  TROUT TERRITORY !!!  Fish from just under the ice to about three feet off the bottom.  Stagger you baits until you find where they're cruising.
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Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 12, 2011, 04:18 PM
Also, you can keep walking past the summer camp on your left past the point. Quite deep there. Have caught lots of trout and some BIG bass in that area. Sylvan is very deep and spring fed. be careful.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fishinut on Jan 12, 2011, 04:42 PM
I was on Sylvan yesterday and didn't go too far off shore. Ice was very sketchy and I had a few scares. I'd stay off for another week or so, especially with this snow.
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Post by: Rocketman on Jan 12, 2011, 05:07 PM
highland is out for me on saturday(got a family thing to do). looking like sunday will be the day we head up, providing im off of work.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 12, 2011, 05:37 PM
Did you guys read the post about the "GINNY BUCKET" ??   Sounds like a plan for our next outing !!!

looks like an awesome idea.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 12, 2011, 06:50 PM
Is any derbies in the forecast on highland lk this year?  Tight linesssssssssssssss lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 12, 2011, 06:52 PM
I am waiting for local ice, should be soon at hairyman lakes drive !!!jmho ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 12, 2011, 06:53 PM
haven,t heard yet
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 12, 2011, 07:07 PM
 hay boss jigs   how you do at sparrer yesterday? i kept 7 perch 5 blue gills from white lake yesterday  drilled about 50 wholes slow fishing bigest perch 14 ins.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 12, 2011, 07:21 PM
From the public access site (on Old Sylvan Lake Rd.), walk straight out and slightly to the left, about 75 to 100 yards.  Should be in about 15 - 20 feet of water.  TROUT TERRITORY !!!  Fish from just under the ice to about three feet off the bottom.  Stagger you baits until you find where they're cruising.

thanks alot buddy i will def try it out
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Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 12, 2011, 07:23 PM
I was on Sylvan yesterday and didn't go too far off shore. Ice was very sketchy and I had a few scares. I'd stay off for another week or so, especially with this snow.

oh yea?? damn i was hoping to get out there on saturday.. i know this snow sucks how many inches was it where you were drilling??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 12, 2011, 07:25 PM
From the public access site (on Old Sylvan Lake Rd.), walk straight out and slightly to the left, about 75 to 100 yards.  Should be in about 15 - 20 feet of water.  TROUT TERRITORY !!!  Fish from just under the ice to about three feet off the bottom.  Stagger you baits until you find where they're cruising.

by the way hows the perch in that lake?? i love jigging for the perch while waiting for the flags lol but in sylvan lake sawbellies are native right??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 12, 2011, 07:58 PM
haven,t heard yet

wtg moondog, at least you got out there
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Post by: boss j on Jan 12, 2011, 08:25 PM
hay boss jigs   how you do at sparrer yesterday? i kept 7 perch 5 blue gills from white lake yesterday  drilled about 50 wholes slow fishing bigest perch 14 ins.
sorry i didnt get to see this till now. yesterday started with nice action but were small perch and 6-7 inch crappies and only on jig. then they shut OFF till late. even the pickerel were slow and small. and i moved 3 times!(but i forgot to charge the lorance)  :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 12, 2011, 08:43 PM
boss jigs  i onely had 1 crappie on and lost it at the whole good sice one  i mite go back there sater5day if your intersted
you are welcome to join me
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Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 12, 2011, 10:46 PM
what other hot spot ponds or lakes to fish in westchester, putnam, or dutchess county? i know when gilead in carmel freezes i wanna hit that up for trout.. but i was wondering if there were any other im not thinking of or that i dont know thanks guys
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Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 13, 2011, 10:40 AM
For those of you who visit Tom's Bait Shop in Fair Oaks, Tom's son Tim passed away over the weekend. Services are this Friday in Middletown, Obit posted below:

Middletown, NY



Timothy D. Vernooy, a lifelong area resident, and former plumber with G. Richard Truex Plumbing and Heating of Middletown, entered into rest on Sunday, January 9, 2011, at the O.R.M.C., Horton Campus in Middletown. He was 48 years of age.



The son of Thomas M. Vernooy and the late Joann Stewart Vernooy, he was born May 19, 1962 in Middletown.



Tim was a member of the National Rifle Association and the WA-A-WE Rod and Gun Club, Inc. of Westbrookville. Tim's love of his family, friends, dog and passion for hunting are what inspired him each day. His unique sense of humor and unconditional love will be sadly missed, but with us always.



Tim's greatest joy was his precious daughter, Robyn. He will be in our hearts forever and has taught us that we have to enjoy life always and live it thoroughly. Most importantly, he taught us to be there for one another.



Survivors include his daughter, Robyn L. Vernooy of Pine Bush; his father, Thomas M. Vernooy and his wife, Suzanne of Middletown; his sister, Lori Ann Cole and her husband, Michael of Clayton, NC; his brother, Thomas F. Vernooy and his wife, MaryJo of Pemberton, NJ; one niece, Rebecca J. Cole; one nephew, Matthew A. Cole; his companion, Gabriella Silea of Middletown; two aunts, one uncle, several cousins, and his pet Doberman, Colt. Tim was predeceased by his mother, Joann Stewart Vernooy on May 4, 1994.



Friends may call at the Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, Inc., 26 Grove St., Middletown, on Friday, January 14, from 4 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m., following the visitation. Cremation will take place at the Cedar Hill Crematory, Newburgh.



The family requests that memorial contributions in memory of Tim be made to the WA-A-WE Rod and Gun Club, Inc., 168 Big Island Rd., Warwick, NY 10990.



Arrangements are under the direction of Cornelius, Dodd & Connell Funeral Home, Inc.; 845-343-2142. For directions or to send condolences, please visit www.connellfuneralhome .com.

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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2011, 05:30 PM
Thank you Wolfpak, I just got bait today at Tom's and Lori took care of me and told me the sad news.

Tim was a great guy and always took good care of me which is why I post Tom's Bait shop info every year right here.

Tim's dad, Tom is getting up in years but plans to keep the shop open for as long as he can.

Sure does make me think how fortunate I am being 10 years older than Tim was and how we all are only here for a short time.

Lori did mention that Tim spent his last day doing exactly what he loved. Out on his ATV at the hunting club and having fun.

Thumbs up and I am having a shot and beer in Tim's honor right now.

Gary
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Post by: mtbusch on Jan 13, 2011, 07:19 PM
I never visited the bait store or met Tim, My prayers go out to Tim's family through these difficult times.
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Post by: boss j on Jan 13, 2011, 07:32 PM
i knew the whole family at toms house, i was good friends with toms wifes son before he died. just wish to send my sorrows to the family, i am truelly sorry for your loss tom.   john
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 13, 2011, 09:36 PM
Well, guys, its great to see so many new faces here this season....But I gotta ask " WHERE ARE ALL THE OLD ONES ????? "
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Post by: holehawg on Jan 13, 2011, 11:01 PM
burppppppppppppp....fi shing... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 14, 2011, 12:23 AM
very upsetting to hear that. :( :(
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 14, 2011, 12:25 AM
fished blue lake today for about 2 hours. got a total of 10 fish. not to bad. mixed bag of perch and bluegills. noticed that on the left side of the lake there was a group of guys that seemed to be building an igloo
 ??? ???. maybe as a wind shield but they were still working on it when i left at around 5. its pretty large i wonder what they were up to? was that any of you guys lol.?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 14, 2011, 01:26 AM
looking to hit walton lake saturday. ive fished it once for a few hours and ony had one hit on the jig pole but it felt like a monster. any ideas where to try. i will also be using tip ups. thanks guys.  :tipup:
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Post by: hockey12 on Jan 14, 2011, 06:10 AM
looking to hit walton lake saturday. ive fished it once for a few hours and ony had one hit on the jig pole but it felt like a monster. any ideas where to try. i will also be using tip ups. thanks guys.  :tipup:

Be careful out there, Walton has springs. Pooley was out there a couple of years ago and the ice was 7 inches and then all of a sudden 2.
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Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 14, 2011, 07:09 AM
I'm gonna try it on Saturday too. Out in front of the old boat rental is usually pretty good. Drops off fast there. have caught some nice trout and big pics there.
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Post by: wetdreams on Jan 14, 2011, 09:08 AM
remember no gas augers on walton lake. i think its chesters drinking water. walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 14, 2011, 09:22 AM
burppppppppppppp....fishing... ;) ;D


ok  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 14, 2011, 09:38 AM
thinking about hitting my cove on the delaware tomorrow and try fer wallys...gotta go to long island sunday soo that day is shot... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 14, 2011, 09:42 AM
Any word on any tourneys? kids wanna fish!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 14, 2011, 11:39 AM
thinking about hitting my cove on the delaware tomorrow and try fer wallys...gotta go to long island sunday soo that day is shot... ::)

whaddaya think about next weekend...Sunday to be more specific ?
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Post by: pooley on Jan 14, 2011, 02:10 PM
remember no gas augers on walton lake. i think its chesters drinking water. walt
i've never seen them stop people from using gas augers there, just gas outboards.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 14, 2011, 02:47 PM
i've never seen them stop people from using gas augers there, just gas outboards.
yeah me too. same with big pond.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 14, 2011, 05:17 PM
I've always used a gas auger there. Only gas outboards prohibited. It is Chesters' reservoir.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 14, 2011, 05:57 PM
Any word on any tourneys? kids wanna fish!!!!!!
bc, How is everything! , was thinking the same thing! was at stahahee or however it is spelled :-\ me and a partner  jigged  from noon till sundown.. caught a half dozen keeper(perch) alot of bass a few scappy crappies .. hope everybody is doing good outdoors! it was a good day sunny and no wind ;) hoping they opened a few more lks today ! Hey pooley, I seen and I used gas auger at harriman, what is your thoughts on that place?btw, ice was about 6"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 14, 2011, 06:07 PM
You were lucky with the no wind today! I fished White Lake and by noon the wind kicked up to 10-15 MPH steady and right out of the west. All my disc tip ups got completely covered and I about froze my rear off. NO flags at all but that's nothing new for WL.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 14, 2011, 08:27 PM
Gary, It was as calm a day as it gets, probably in the mid 20s with the sunshine. Maybe 6" powder snow so it was easy kicking. I still have my original lazer blades and it was no problem drilling about a dozen holes for me and my partner. Hoping tomorrow to try a favorite hole local. This park is 20 minutes from me and is a jiggers haven ;D  I wish you luck on your next outing getting some quality trout on flags. I know you know your water good buddy. Later, john
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 14, 2011, 08:29 PM
Gary, It was as calm a day as it gets, probably in the mid 20s with the sunshine. Maybe 6" powder snow so it was easy kicking. I still have my original lazer blades and it was no problem drilling about a dozen holes for me and my partner. Hoping tomorrow to try a favorite hole local. This park is 20 minutes from me and is a jiggers haven ;D  I wish you luck on your next outing getting some quality trout on flags. I know you know your water good buddy. Later, john
this jiggers haven isn't located in harriman is it ?? hahahah
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 14, 2011, 08:33 PM
this jiggers haven isn't located in harriman is it ?? hahahah
noway silly, :P central park
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 14, 2011, 08:37 PM
By the way, no mousies or spikes at the baitshop today ::) still have some spikes and I will use eyes if it comes down to it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 14, 2011, 08:42 PM
took a ride to sylvan lake today to check out the ice situation and idk about 20 ft off shore it was a good 10 inches of ice. then went out to about 50 ft id say and it went to 6 inches roughly. so im going to hit it up tomorrow after noon i know theres springs in that lake but i dont know where they are. the only parking i really saw there was a small area with a sign that said boat loading only and no trespassing signs this was on sylvan lake road right after the camp heading north. i see alot of tracks going onto the ice but wanted to know if anyone knew if its ok to park there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Jan 14, 2011, 08:57 PM
Hey guyz, besides sterling forest is there any harriman lakes green flagged yet??????
Thank you in advance..... Tight lines.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dabprod on Jan 14, 2011, 10:51 PM
You were lucky with the no wind today! I fished White Lake and by noon the wind kicked up to 10-15 MPH steady and right out of the west. All my disc tip ups got completely covered and I about froze my rear off. NO flags at all but that's nothing new for WL.

Hey gamalot, I drove out to WL during the week to check it out and the parking lot at the boat launch was standing
full of snow. I didn't even bother to pull in, have they plowed it yet?  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 14, 2011, 10:56 PM
anyone been to Greenwood yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 15, 2011, 08:13 AM
Hey gamalot, I drove out to WL during the week to check it out and the parking lot at the boat launch was standing
full of snow. I didn't even bother to pull in, have they plowed it yet?  ???

Yes, They did a few BS swipes through it with a plow but not a very good job at all. I parked right down at the ramp and fished right out front. No action and very tough walking through deep snow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 15, 2011, 12:26 PM
whaddaya think about next weekend...Sunday to be more specific ?

well i might hit my law in laws priv lake....depends ..hes got my jiffy and 3 dozen shiners doing r and d today.... ;) ;D...if its any good yer more than welcome to join in...( its loaded with weeds and gills...)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 15, 2011, 01:05 PM
well i might hit my law in laws priv lake....depends ..hes got my jiffy and 3 dozen shiners doing r and d today.... ;) ;D...if its any good yer more than welcome to join in...( its loaded with weeds and gills...)

I'll let you know  ;D  in the meantime, I gotta restring the Jiffy AGAIN  >:( only got 21 holes out of it today....only good thing is that it started on the pull that the cord broke......only 2 perch jigging this AM 1 flag ( missed it )   gonna try this afternoon after 3 for eyes at the local honeyhole....good thing I have my hand auger  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 15, 2011, 01:50 PM
Hey guyz, besides sterling forest is there any harriman lakes green flagged yet??????
Thank you in advance..... Tight lines.
i know stahahe is open they said one more. i could barely make out what the guy was saying over the phone... i know it was not welch, sebago, tioroti. i think it might have been kannawuake. i called sterling and asked. you might have better luck calling then i did.  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 15, 2011, 02:41 PM
I'll let you know  ;D  in the meantime, I gotta restring the Jiffy AGAIN  >:( only got 21 holes out of it today....only good thing is that it started on the pull that the cord broke......only 2 perch jigging this AM 1 flag ( missed it )   gonna try this afternoon after 3 for eyes at the local honeyhole....good thing I have my hand auger  ;)
one word------Strikemaster! LOL!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 15, 2011, 02:42 PM
i know stahahe is open they said one more. i could barely make out what the guy was saying over the phone... i know it was not welch, sebago, tioroti. i think it might have been kannawuake. i called sterling and asked. you might have better luck calling then i did.  :tipup:
the other one was Lake Nawahunta

they added Askoti and Skanatati today. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 15, 2011, 04:59 PM
I'll let you know  ;D  in the meantime, I gotta restring the Jiffy AGAIN  >:( only got 21 holes out of it today....only good thing is that it started on the pull that the cord broke......only 2 perch jigging this AM 1 flag ( missed it )   gonna try this afternoon after 3 for eyes at the local honeyhole....good thing I have my hand auger  ;)
report from son in law r and d mission 16 " pick and a buzz... ;) ;D sounds like our run of the mill lake....i'll give it the big test next sunday ;) ;D.. ps topher if ya need parts (temcumsh) son in law has stuff.. hes johns small engine/ mower shop in port jervis...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 15, 2011, 05:04 PM
one word------Strikemaster! LOL!
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D i'll race ya....lol.. ;) i aint frankie with that  sears battery/ "brace and bit" thingy.... ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 15, 2011, 05:11 PM
report from son in law r and d mission 16 " pick and a buzz... ;) ;D sounds like our run of the mill lake....i'll give it the big test next sunday ;) ;D.. ps topher if ya need parts (temcumsh) son in law has stuff.. hes johns small engine/ mower shop in port jervis...

John's does Strike Master too!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 15, 2011, 05:17 PM
John's does Strike Master too!
hes also gonna do a simplicity snow thrower  cause his father in law has one with a broken shift handle and its stuck in reverse... ;) ;D...poor kid..i told him not to marry my daughter ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 15, 2011, 05:34 PM
Who was on stahahe today?... ;D  Tomorrow I'll definitely need more spikes!  lol love my new 32oz skirt jigs, I killed em everything game species and some are quite impressive :P all bass (well over a dozen) safely released and the scrappies were there ..three on the tape 12" yellows and a 9" and a 10" scrappie to add to the bowl  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 15, 2011, 05:38 PM
one word------Strikemaster! LOL!



 ::)

4 words.....Get the carb tuned......darn thing no matter what I do to it, it always starts hard......back to square one....

Pooley, I did try a new StrikeLite 4 stroke.....very light and drills pretty fast....haven't got 500 to buy one though...even if I did, I'd buy a Nils with the Tanaka powered engine......8" bit, 19 total pounds....10" Jiffy.....37 lbs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 15, 2011, 05:53 PM
took a ride to sylvan lake today to check out the ice situation and idk about 20 ft off shore it was a good 10 inches of ice. then went out to about 50 ft id say and it went to 6 inches roughly. so im going to hit it up tomorrow after noon i know theres springs in that lake but i dont know where they are. the only parking i really saw there was a small area with a sign that said boat loading only and no trespassing signs this was on sylvan lake road right after the camp heading north. i see alot of tracks going onto the ice but wanted to know if anyone knew if its ok to park there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 15, 2011, 05:55 PM
took a ride to sylvan lake today to check out the ice situation and idk about 20 ft off shore it was a good 10 inches of ice. then went out to about 50 ft id say and it went to 6 inches roughly. so im going to hit it up tomorrow after noon i know theres springs in that lake but i dont know where they are. the only parking i really saw there was a small area with a sign that said boat loading only and no trespassing signs this was on sylvan lake road right after the camp heading north. i see alot of tracks going onto the ice but wanted to know if anyone knew if its ok to park there.

Thats the only public parking there. Everything else around the lake is private.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 15, 2011, 05:57 PM
Seen gas augers on stahahe today..bringing mine to the park tomorrow even though my6" hand lazer zips through effortlessly.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: robertLSFD on Jan 15, 2011, 06:09 PM
Swan lake Fire deptment
Sunday, January 23 · 6:00am - 9:00am
Registration And Breakfast 6am At Swan lake Park
Pre - Registration jan 16 at the swan lake fire house between 3-5 pm
$10.00 per person
Bait fish, hot food will be available, holes drilled for a donation
make up date will be on feb 20
 Call (845)292-6918
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 15, 2011, 06:17 PM
Stahahe was rocking early today. slowed by the time people started showing up.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 15, 2011, 07:20 PM
I came home watched an excellent 2nd half , filleted and panfried a plate full of the best tasting freshwater fish around! http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/lakemich/yellowperch.pdf  not to mention a couple of scrappies!  I have some leftover for a fish sandwich tomorrow  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 15, 2011, 07:31 PM
Stahahe was rocking early today. slowed by the time people started showing up.  ;D
what kind of fish?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 15, 2011, 07:38 PM
what kind of fish?

lots of bass, some pickerel,perch and crappie.

Skanatati and Askoti have them, plus stocked brown trout. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 15, 2011, 08:06 PM
Hey Topher, one word, Bad BS Ethanol gas! Get the carb  cleaned and tuned and ask them about a better mix ratio. Ethanol is alcohol and breaks down a lot quicker then the petro gas we used to use. My SM is running pretty Snitty these days too and the plug is dark and wet. I have to carry a new plug with me. Junk gas!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 15, 2011, 08:07 PM
We put the hurt onthe fish today at Sylvan Lake!  My buds Corey and Dan joined me for a day full of LM Bass (including  one lunker abt. 6+ lbs) , Pickerel, and one lonely Gill.   Large crowd on the ice, including a couple of IS guys.  Ice thickness vried from a low of abt. 3" to abt. 8 inches, with areas of bad slush under a very few inches of snow.  We fished from about 11 AM to 4 PM.
Going out again tomorrow, probably to one of the reservoirs in Westchester.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 15, 2011, 08:09 PM
Hey Topher, one word, Bad BS Ethanol gas! Get the carb  cleaned and tuned and ask them about a better mix ratio. Ethanol is alcohol and breaks down a lot quicker then the petro gas we used to use. My SM is running pretty Snitty these days too and the plug is dark and wet. I have to carry a new plug with me. Junk gas!

I have access to/use non ethanol fuel with Stabil additive.....combine that with Opti-2 oil at 70:1    its just the starting and low idle....at full revs the thing purrs like a tiger.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 15, 2011, 08:24 PM
I have access to/use non ethanol fuel with Stabil additive.....combine that with Opti-2 oil at 70:1    its just the starting and low idle....at full revs the thing purrs like a tiger.....

Cool, Talk to John about a carb rebuild and possibly a hotter plug. Don't know how old the Jif is but ethanol eats O rings and seals in older models not designed for it. I have a 6 HP evinrude that has run perfect for 40 years and then quit. Took the carb apart and the all the rubber seals were in the bowl disintegrated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 15, 2011, 08:27 PM
Cool, Talk to John about a carb rebuild and possibly a hotter plug. Don't know how old the Jif is but ethanol eats O rings and seals in older models not designed for it. I have a 6 HP evinrude that has run perfect for 40 years and then quit. Took the carb apart and the all the rubber seals were in the bowl disintegrated.

The Parts Manager at the dealership I work at is a really good small engine guy...I have to take it in Monday...between the 2 of us, we should be able to fix it right !   Otherwise, it will be on the market in useable condition  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 15, 2011, 11:31 PM
I came home watched an excellent 2nd half , filleted and panfried a plate full of the best tasting freshwater fish around! http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/lakemich/yellowperch.pdf  not to mention a couple of scrappies!  I have some leftover for a fish sandwich tomorrow  ;)
what part of the lake did you fish ??  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 16, 2011, 06:11 AM
what part of the lake did you fish ??  ;D
pm sent
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 16, 2011, 06:23 PM
Went to Walton today. Great day to be outside. Not alot of flags but worth the wait. Got a brown 25 inches just shy of 7lbs. If I can figure it out I'll post a picture. Also got a couple of LM Bass and one Smallie all about 2-3lbs.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 16, 2011, 06:36 PM
Went to Walton today. Great day to be outside. Not alot of flags but worth the wait. Got a brown 25 inches just shy of 7lbs. If I can figure it out I'll post a picture. Also got a couple of LM Bass and one Smallie all about 2-3lbs.
get a free photobucket account.
download pic from your computer.
click on IMG Code.
paste in the reply box. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 16, 2011, 06:42 PM
pooley, was that you again on stahahe? I noticed a particular stance jigger on the ice  lol.. if not sorry had to ask ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 16, 2011, 06:46 PM
pooley, was that you again on stahahe? I noticed a particular stance jigger on the ice  lol.. if not sorry had to ask ;D
I was there til 10 or so. i wasn't one of the Russians. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 16, 2011, 06:46 PM
JETS!!!!!!!!! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 16, 2011, 06:47 PM
J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 16, 2011, 06:52 PM
I was there til 10 or so. i wasn't one of the Russians. ;)
I was the red sled, heard those guys and started thinking never ever post to much on an open forum.. not that it matters but..it might help ::) met bloodgrove his dad and his friend, bite wasn't as good as previous days per hole but I managed a few.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 16, 2011, 06:52 PM
J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS !!!!
YEAH MAN SEEN THAT!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 16, 2011, 06:53 PM
Bring on the Steelers !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 16, 2011, 06:53 PM
I was the red sled, heard those guys and started thinking never ever post to much on an open forum.. not that it matters but..it might help ::) met bloodgrove his dad and his friend, bite wasn't as good as previous days per hole but I managed a few.
There all over up there, mostly from new jersey!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 16, 2011, 07:35 PM
There all over up there, mostly from new jersey!
rusians? .. I doubt it from my experience... nj'ers you might be right! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 16, 2011, 08:05 PM
What's going on further north in sullivan? I want to feed the eagles on swb  :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 16, 2011, 08:32 PM
Went to Walton today. Great day to be outside. Not alot of flags but worth the wait. Got a brown 25 inches just shy of 7lbs. If I can figure it out I'll post a picture. Also got a couple of LM Bass and one Smallie all about 2-3lbs.
WHERES THAT TROUT?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!? HHAHAHAHA   ;D ;D ;D ;D :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 16, 2011, 08:46 PM
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n485/donjen95/IMG00046-20110116-1532DonaldTrout2011.jpg)
   
      Thanks for the help posting. Hope it worked.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 16, 2011, 08:49 PM
impressive and great photo bro, wtg!  do you pickle them lol ..no no no just kidding! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 16, 2011, 08:50 PM
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n485/donjen95/IMG00046-20110116-1532DonaldTrout2011.jpg)
   
      Thanks for the help posting. Hope it worked.

That's a nice one, congrats !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 16, 2011, 08:57 PM
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l601/iceballs22243/sylvanlakebass.jpg)

SYLVAN LAKE  1/15/11   Estimated 6-7 lbs. (might be more, but no scale)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 16, 2011, 08:59 PM
as part of my job i drive by Walton alot. think tomorrow i might just bring the auger and a jig pole with me in the company car!!!  ;D ;D :woot:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 16, 2011, 09:07 PM
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l601/iceballs22243/sylvanlakebass.jpg)

SYLVAN LAKE  1/15/11   Estimated 6-7 lbs. (might be more, but no scale)
iceballs , that is xxxlmb man! WTG!  ..Ever lip them on a jig? lol :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 16, 2011, 09:22 PM
trying to take my girlfriend out. live in warwick. any ideas on place to go local. hoping to get her to catch anything. any help is much appreciated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 16, 2011, 11:41 PM
trying to take my girlfriend out. live in warwick. any ideas on place to go local. hoping to get her to catch anything. any help is much appreciated.
best bet is to take her out on the warmest day possible. i took mine out last week when it was about 20 degrees. needless to say she wasnt to happy. but she said shed give it another shot. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 17, 2011, 08:10 AM
trying to take my girlfriend out. live in warwick. any ideas on place to go local. hoping to get her to catch anything. any help is much appreciated.
glenmere
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 17, 2011, 08:10 AM
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n485/donjen95/IMG00046-20110116-1532DonaldTrout2011.jpg)
   
      Thanks for the help posting. Hope it worked.
sweet brown!!! glad to help with the pics.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 17, 2011, 10:22 AM
(http://i1126.photobucket.com/albums/l601/iceballs22243/sylvanlakebass.jpg)

SYLVAN LAKE  1/15/11   Estimated 6-7 lbs. (might be more, but no scale)

Nice fish! I saw you out there on sylvan I came out around 2 in the afternoon took my girlfriend out If u remember she had a good time but really nervous about the slush hahaha! But we didn't catch anything but had a good time def. Going to try that lake again it was my dirst time there so try it again
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 17, 2011, 02:29 PM
Nice fish! I saw you out there on sylvan I came out around 2 in the afternoon took my girlfriend out If u remember she had a good time but really nervous about the slush hahaha! But we didn't catch anything but had a good time def. Going to try that lake again it was my dirst time there so try it again


DIDN'T KNOW THAT WAS YOU!  You should have come over to say hello. We had a couple of laughs about your GF.... she didn't look too happy with that slush..LOL.  That's OK...just keep taking her out, preferably on good, sunny days...she'll get to like it as long as she's comfortable and catches a fish every now and then.   Sylvan Lake has a lot to offer (LMB, SMB, Trout, Crappies, Pickerel, etc) ... you're sure to meet us again up there.  Let me know when you plan another trip.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 17, 2011, 02:33 PM
Anyone get the date for the Sandbar tournament on Highland ? is it still Valentine's weekend like usual ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 17, 2011, 03:10 PM
i was on hi land yesterday  there was some nut driveing his truck back and fourth on the ice raseing arond
and i seen people puling a sled with a 4 weller arond with no helmets or life jackets ware is the lqaw when things are going on like this
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 17, 2011, 03:20 PM
i was on hi land yesterday  there was some nut driveing his truck back and fourth on the ice raseing arond
and i seen people puling a sled with a 4 weller arond with no helmets or life jackets ware is the lqaw when things are going on like this
The number for all the CO's in the county you are in is in your NYS compendium.....the one with all the fishing laws in them
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 17, 2011, 03:21 PM
thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 17, 2011, 03:23 PM
thanks
  Your welcome....I use them often
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 17, 2011, 04:06 PM
glenmere

where would you say the best area to try on glenmere. only been there a few times
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Jan 17, 2011, 07:07 PM
Nice fish IceBalls...it sounded like a good day of fishing. I've never fished Amawalk. I'd like to, but after your report I'm not so sure.

Ever lip them on a jig? lol :o

I jigged up some nice bluegill Sunday with a friend and his son.  In the mix I jigged up a 2-3 pound lmb with 2# flouro and a tiny jig/mealworm stuck to his upper lip. It's a good time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 17, 2011, 08:04 PM
Went to Glenida today!  Things were fine until i drilled a hole in 70' of water and found myself standing on 1-2 inches of ice, be carefull  on that lake!  fishing was slow-no trout.............
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 17, 2011, 10:42 PM
yea def will let you know when i plan another trip up to sylvan. even though that day was a pretty slow day i know they're in there. i dont know the lake to well i got to learn it i really wanna get beyond that first point to left but i dont know where that spring is over there but i assume after this ice storm the lakes around here will be pretty solid hopefully but i think in acouple days im going to try mahopac lake for some crappies havent been there in years! try it out it used to be great there we'll see
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 18, 2011, 05:48 AM
where would you say the best area to try on glenmere. only been there a few times
straight out from the parking lot. we had a lot of action out towards the islands.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Jan 18, 2011, 04:24 PM
There all over up there, mostly from new jersey!

Hey mtbusch, nice to see you, i will keep you up to speed on the date and specifics of the next trip....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 18, 2011, 05:03 PM
iceballs, topher, holehawg, and BC. Finally got those photo's edited from lake huntington. PM me your emails if you want them.

~Ec
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 18, 2011, 05:05 PM
iceballs, topher, holehawg, and BC. Finally got those photo's edited from lake huntington. PM me your emails if you want them.

~Ec
PM sent

thanks ! I hope you made the fish look bigger !   ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mtbusch on Jan 18, 2011, 07:36 PM
Hey mtbusch, nice to see you, i will keep you up to speed on the date and specifics of the next trip....
We certainly had a good day. Was a pleasure meeting you your friend and dad and looking forward to doing it again.  looking good for the weekend :tipup:  pm me when ready, hoping it is a go for the weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 18, 2011, 07:54 PM
anyone know the status on lake mahopac??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 18, 2011, 08:53 PM
i wonder if harriman will keep open the lakes since it rained today...  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 18, 2011, 09:10 PM
looking for a pak shack locally does any know if gander mtn or dicks have it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 18, 2011, 11:06 PM
looking for a pak shack locally does any know if gander mtn or dicks have it?
none at gander, ebay had them for $47 about 1 1/2 months ago.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 19, 2011, 12:08 AM
none at gander, ebay had them for $47 about 1 1/2 months ago.
DITTO WHAT BOSS JIGS SAID, I'VE SEEN THEM AS LOW AS $40 ON EBAY-JUST TYPE IN ICE FISHING AND EVERYTHING COMES UP........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 19, 2011, 12:10 AM
iceballs, topher, holehawg, and BC. Finally got those photo's edited from lake huntington. PM me your emails if you want them.

~Ec
THANKS!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 19, 2011, 10:35 AM
looking for a pak shack locally does any know if gander mtn or dicks have it?

I had a pak shack and let it go.  Unless you are a really small guy it is tight, obviously it is personal preference but I didnt like mine at all.  It was hard to even jig because of the clearance between the seat and the front of the shack and forget about getting you flasher in there(that made it super tight.  I get rid of the shack and bought a killzone for 125  off ebay and couldnt be happier.

Just my two cents.  If you are a smaller guy, the pak shack might work for you.  Just check it out if you havent before you buy.
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 19, 2011, 04:27 PM
HAMMER614    EMPTY YOUR INBOX!!!  Tried to PM you but could not.

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 20, 2011, 04:37 PM
HAMMER614    EMPTY YOUR INBOX!!!  Tried to PM you but could not.

IceBalls
Done......... sorry......... lost my mind I guess...lol  ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 20, 2011, 05:21 PM
same lakes still open in Hariman. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 20, 2011, 05:35 PM
Anybody else got plans to hit the Swan Lake tourney on Sunday??   Never done it myself, but sounds like fun.   Do we have a crew???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 20, 2011, 06:55 PM
                I thought maybe I would try, I have never fished the lake. How is the fishing?
                Is the access easy? I will be pulling out my shantie & little buddy for shure this weekend...  :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Jan 20, 2011, 08:33 PM
Have had lots of luck with jigging up perch. Decent sized fish from 10-13 inches. Last weekend a lady caught a pickerel that was close to thirty inches on a tip up. I will be there Sunday with a few friends. Maybe see some of you guys there.. I have the Black instashak..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Jan 20, 2011, 09:29 PM
none at gander, ebay had them for $47 about 1 1/2 months ago.

Thanks man picked one up $50
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 21, 2011, 03:49 PM
RE: Swan Lake tourney... Any idea if sleds or wheelers will be aloud? is there a link or just word of mouth? Would like to go but dont have any info on the tourney. Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: numinous on Jan 21, 2011, 03:57 PM
Anyone ever fished Still Lake? Thinking of buying a house there and wondered how the fishing was.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: havejigwilltravel on Jan 21, 2011, 05:12 PM
Anyone fish Potake Pond in Rockland Co? Looks like part of it is in Passaic Co. NJ.  Any access/info on this pond would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Jan 21, 2011, 05:33 PM
im going to try mahopac lake for some crappies havent been there in years!

20+ years for me.  I was young and new to ice fishing...lived in the area and fished it a few times.  I heard the yellows were nice too, but I never got into them out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 21, 2011, 07:04 PM
Anyone fish Potake Pond in Rockland Co? Looks like part of it is in Passaic Co. NJ.  Any access/info on this pond would be greatly appreciated.
it's a private water supply for united water. no fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: havejigwilltravel on Jan 21, 2011, 07:30 PM
Thanks for the info. Any fishing in Harriman or Sterling Forest?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 21, 2011, 08:02 PM
How's the weather treating you guys down that way ? we have a fresh almost 12" snow just this week.....siliconed the sleds today.....hope it helps ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 21, 2011, 10:25 PM
Saturday's target is Lake Mahopac (Yellow & Crappies).  Only 2 of us so far..... anyone else interested??  We'll be there about 9AM...access is Southside Inn, 911 South Lake Blvd., Mahopac, rear parking lot.  I hear rumours there are Northern Pike in there also.  Never fished it before, so thjis is an exploratory trip.....we'll see what happens.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 21, 2011, 10:30 PM
i would be surprised if there are northerns in there but its a fairly deep lake never fished it as its a bit of a trip for me but good luck
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 22, 2011, 07:40 AM
How's the weather treating you guys down that way ? we have a fresh almost 12" snow just this week.....siliconed the sleds today.....hope it helps ?
we only got 3 inches the other night.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 22, 2011, 09:09 AM
we only got 3 inches the other night.
How about a little get together in Harriman?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 22, 2011, 09:57 AM
How about a little get together in Harriman?
how about next weekend? i'll pick a lake in the next couple of days.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mxer46 on Jan 22, 2011, 03:03 PM
swan lake tourney has easy access ,sign up is 20 ft off of the lake  4 wheelers are allowed .lots of perch ,some big pickeral and the occaisonal bass . lake is 2 parts  pretty shallow .sighn up at 6am
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 22, 2011, 04:30 PM
                  I will be at swan lake in the morning ,  with my portable shantie & little buddy .
                  I will have my ice shantie militia flag up.... good luck   :icefish:  :tipup:
                 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 22, 2011, 05:05 PM
how about next weekend? i'll pick a lake in the next couple of days.
sounds good just need a few days notice!       I have to learn those lakes-so close to home......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 22, 2011, 05:10 PM
how about next weekend? i'll pick a lake in the next couple of days.

Better idea...next weekend is the So. Fallsburg Fire Dept. tourney on Echo Lake.  How about a MASSIVE get together up there??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 22, 2011, 05:15 PM
NEED FISHING PARTNER FOR TOMORROW (SUNDAY) ON Lake Ronkonkoma, Long Island.  Lake has goood population of LARGE Walleye!!!
Get in touch with me by 11PM tonight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 22, 2011, 05:31 PM
NEED FISHING PARTNER FOR TOMORROW (SUNDAY) ON Lake Ronkonkoma, Long Island.  Lake has goood population of LARGE Walleye!!!
Get in touch with me by 11PM tonight.
                           What bridge do you have to cross ice balls ? How far or wear is it located on long island ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 22, 2011, 05:50 PM
NEED FISHING PARTNER FOR TOMORROW (SUNDAY) ON Lake Ronkonkoma, Long Island.  Lake has goood population of LARGE Walleye!!!
Get in touch with me by 11PM tonight.
hey roger..highlake tourney is feb 19th 7 till 3...weighin by 2....2o bucks entry fee includes the food beer and dozen bait.... ;D...i'll post ya if i'm hitting fallsburg tourney... :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 22, 2011, 05:54 PM
hey roger..highlake tourney is feb 19th 7 till 3...weighin by 2....2o bucks entry fee includes the food beer and dozen bait.... ;D...i'll post ya if i'm hitting fallsburg tourney... :-\

You wanna make the Highland Lake tourney our overnight???  Hope we get a good crowd of our guys .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2011, 12:33 PM
went out to walton today with my cousin got a perch a couple of smallies and a large mouth
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 23, 2011, 01:30 PM
went out to walton today with my cousin got a perch a couple of smallies and a large mouth
how much ice is there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Jan 23, 2011, 04:33 PM
Hello Guys --just want to let you all know Fallsburg FD tourny is canceled ..Just got a post card at my fire house wensday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Jan 23, 2011, 04:34 PM
Monticello FD contest on Sacket lake is Feb 19.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 23, 2011, 04:36 PM
BCSHANTY, your inbox is full. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Jan 23, 2011, 04:47 PM
What a day on the ice!! Swan lake touney was a great time. Home some of you guys made it out to the tourney today. Next tourney for me is the ny state crappie derby. Cant wait
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 23, 2011, 05:01 PM
Pooley, that's one heck of a fish you entered !   Huntington has nothing on that one !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 23, 2011, 05:19 PM
Pooley, that's one heck of a fish you entered !   Huntington has nothing on that one !
heck yeah it was! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2011, 05:34 PM
how much ice is there?

like 8-10 first inch or tho is hard slush
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 23, 2011, 05:44 PM
heck yeah it was! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D :icefish:
great slab buddy congrats...did your fishing partner sleep in too... ;) ;) ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 23, 2011, 06:26 PM
great slab buddy congrats...did your fishing partner sleep in too... ;) ;) ;) ;D
hahahahahaha, yup! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 23, 2011, 06:49 PM
went out to walton today with my cousin got a perch a couple of smallies and a large mouth
were u the person in blue shanty? drove by and saw like 3 groups accross lake. what u catch them on
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gaddis on Jan 23, 2011, 07:49 PM
What's the deal with Lake Tiorati?  I have ice fished there a couple of times in years past and remember being able to park next to the lake.  I went there last weekend and I could not find a parking area, other than the one at Lake Skannanati.  Did something change?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Jan 23, 2011, 08:11 PM
hahahahahaha, yup! ;D

Kind of like opening day of deer season 2 years ago! ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Jan 23, 2011, 08:13 PM
What's the deal with Lake Tiorati?  I have ice fished there a couple of times in years past and remember being able to park next to the lake.  I went there last weekend and I could not find a parking area, other than the one at Lake Skannanati.  Did something change?

I know the one parking lot on the lake was closed because it still had a red flag last week. The parking lot up by the circle is always open.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 23, 2011, 08:31 PM
Kind of like opening day of deer season 2 years ago! ;)
yes it was, and i shot your deer too! LOL! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 23, 2011, 08:32 PM
What's the deal with Lake Tiorati?  I have ice fished there a couple of times in years past and remember being able to park next to the lake.  I went there last weekend and I could not find a parking area, other than the one at Lake Skannanati.  Did something change?
it won't be open till the lake is. it used to be bigger, until too many dopes got stuck in the mud! ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 24, 2011, 12:09 AM
BCSHANTY, your inbox is full. ;D
All cleared up thanks!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 24, 2011, 08:43 AM
yes it was, and i shot your deer too! LOL! ;D
ya gotta get hockey a air horn / alarm clock...pooley...dosn't cabelas sell a " hard to get out'a the crib " model... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 24, 2011, 10:18 AM
Seeing as how they cancelled the South Fallsburg tournament, what's the plan for this weekend??  Depending on snowfall from this next storm, how about getting together on Highland and plot out a strategy for the Highland tournament.  Are we goignto make Highland our experimental overnight??  If we are, we should map out a plan (where to set up, where to fish, food, anyone got an ATV for transportation of all the gear we'll need, etc.).  The more prepared we are, the more fun it's going to be (just the old Boy Scout in me coming out). 
If we hit Highland this weekend, I'm bringing a stack of HOME-MADE DONUTS!!(That'll get them out there).

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gaddis on Jan 24, 2011, 11:19 AM
I know the one parking lot on the lake was closed because it still had a red flag last week. The parking lot up by the circle is always open.

The red flag was up, but there was 10 inches of ice on Skannanati.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Jan 24, 2011, 11:28 AM
 
If we hit Highland this weekend, I'm bringing a stack of HOME-MADE DONUTS!!(That'll get them out there).

IceBalls

Ooo...Donuts! So, where's Highland.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 24, 2011, 11:42 AM
I'm gonna be at the Crappie Derby still.....Holehawg, that tourney on Lower Woods Sunday....I met and fished with the guy Sat on Long Pond, he doesn't even have the permits necessary to fish it.....I do not believe that I will be there for Sunday....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Jan 24, 2011, 05:21 PM
The red flag was up, but there was 10 inches of ice on Skannanati.

All of those lakes have atleast 10 inches on them, hopefully this weekend they will all be open.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Jan 24, 2011, 06:13 PM
Highland Tourney the 19th of Feb?? Why have it the same day as The sackett contest?? the weekend before the 19th, the saturday is open(as far as i know). Beaver dam is on sunday feb 13.. what a not so smart move..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 24, 2011, 07:35 PM
                          I fished the swan lake tournament on sun , managed to catch a few fish 1 pickerel & some perch.
                          I went to  the weigh in station . WOW   I could not believe the fish people were bringing in, saw a
                          man bring a 5 gal bucket full of perch. 2 other guys with a big tub full of perch & pickerals. The
                          weigh in line was long with lot of fish did not stay for official resalts. I asked what the big pickerel
                          was & was told 27". This was my first time on the lake ,  I know now I was in the wrong location.
                          Hopefully I will get in the money next year . :) :) :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 24, 2011, 09:41 PM
Ooo...Donuts! So, where's Highland.

Highland Lake is in Highland, NY, Sullivan County.  Access is at the Sand Beach Bar (Google it)  Only going depending on snowfall from the storm expected this week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 24, 2011, 10:43 PM
I'm gonna be at the Crappie Derby still.....Holehawg, that tourney on Lower Woods Sunday....I met and fished with the guy Sat on Long Pond, he doesn't even have the permits necessary to fish it.....I do not believe that I will be there for Sunday....
okie dokie buddy... i might be fishing the d fer wallys sat and sun topher...waiting fer my new auger blades from jiffy.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: numinous on Jan 25, 2011, 04:13 PM
So is it just me or is Walton Lake the dead sea? I've fished there 3 days this winter and got zero flags and one 16" smallmouth jigging. I've tried all kinds of baits, all kinds of jigs, all depths and all FOWs. Whazzup wid dat?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 25, 2011, 04:53 PM
ware did that fish come from?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2011, 05:02 PM
So is it just me or is Walton Lake the dead sea? I've fished there 3 days this winter and got zero flags and one 16" smallmouth jigging. I've tried all kinds of baits, all kinds of jigs, all depths and all FOWs. Whazzup wid dat?

It's the dead sea if your fishing for trout thats for sure but we were there a few days ago and got 4 smallies and 1 largemouth and 1 perch and a few mishooks but not many flags maybe 3
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: numinous on Jan 25, 2011, 05:15 PM
ware did that fish come from?
Out to the right of the DEC parking lot in about 30 FOW, 22' down
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 26, 2011, 07:47 AM
Hi everybody,
I'm new to the forum.

Just want to let you all know that Tiorati is finally open.
Fished it yesterday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 26, 2011, 10:55 AM
Hi everybody,
I'm new to the forum.

Just want to let you all know that Tiorati is finally open.
Fished it yesterday.


so how did you do?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 26, 2011, 12:04 PM
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/mlkam/bigbrown001.jpg)    first trout,,sullivan county
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 26, 2011, 12:18 PM
(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/mlkam/bigbrown003-1-1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 26, 2011, 12:45 PM
So is it just me or is Walton Lake the dead sea? I've fished there 3 days this winter and got zero flags and one 16" smallmouth jigging. I've tried all kinds of baits, all kinds of jigs, all depths and all FOWs. Whazzup wid dat?
you have to pick the day with the highest chance of success, like the 3rd day of stable weather. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 26, 2011, 03:41 PM
so how did you do?

Nothing special - couple of bass, some perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 26, 2011, 04:14 PM
Hey SNYBSTer's Hauling snow when not plowing. Anything new?... Pooley's gathering still on?  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 26, 2011, 04:17 PM
Semperfi,
Beauty Trouts eh? ... is it just me, or is that fish all head?  Looks like the bod should be another 6" longer.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 26, 2011, 04:54 PM
thanks ,,all head,,pulled about a shot glass full off eggs out of her,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Jan 26, 2011, 05:51 PM
Nice Catch!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 26, 2011, 07:06 PM
(http://i1136.photobucket.com/albums/n485/donjen95/IMG00045-20110116-1532.jpg)

 Heres' one from the Dead Sea that I got on 1/17
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 26, 2011, 07:38 PM
very nice,,were is the dead sea
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 26, 2011, 08:01 PM
Walton Lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 26, 2011, 08:04 PM
there in there. here is one from a few years back.

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/007_7-1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Jan 27, 2011, 08:32 AM
nice brown! looks like it is between 4 to 5lbs!  Are they good eats? How do you cook trout that big? Also wondering how long can you keep fresh cleaned fish/fillets in the frigerator before worrying about it going bad? I had perch fillets four days in frig and decided to fry them and refrigerate because I was afraid the fillets would spoil after four days uncooked. I didn't want to freeze them cause I want to eat them after snow blowing for lunch ;D lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 27, 2011, 09:01 AM
Hey SNYBSTer's Hauling snow when not plowing. Anything new?... Pooley's gathering still on?  ???
its still in the "r&d" stage... ;) ;D...soon we'll have to put the rubber to the road and set a date and place.... ;D









Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Jan 27, 2011, 10:33 AM
nice brown! looks like it is between 4 to 5lbs!  Are they good eats? How do you cook trout that big? Also wondering how long can you keep fresh cleaned fish/fillets in the frigerator before worrying about it going bad? I had perch fillets four days in frig and decided to fry them and refrigerate because I was afraid the fillets would spoil after four days uncooked. I didn't want to freeze them cause I want to eat them after snow blowing for lunch ;D lol
I use to work in a fish market down on Long Island........The rule of thumb.....at least for me was......3 days in fridge whole (unfilleted) up to 5 days in fridge filleted but they must be cooked/frozen by the 5th day.  Another trick they use in alot of restaurants....and I also use myself........is to flour egg and breadcrumb the fillets and then freeze them on a tray or plate (do not overlap fillets).  Then after they freeze you can ziploc bag them.....they wont get freezer burnt because they have a coating on the fillets......then you can just come home and throw in hot oil or butter and in 4-5 minutes it's done.....good luck and tight lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 27, 2011, 10:59 AM
give me a week or so gang. i would like to set it up for greenwood lake. muskie, trout, walleye, perch, crappie, and bass. i just want to make sure the snow won't mess things up. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Jan 27, 2011, 07:47 PM
I use to work in a fish market down on Long Island........The rule of thumb.....at least for me was......3 days in fridge whole (unfilleted) up to 5 days in fridge filleted but they must be cooked/frozen by the 5th day.  Another trick they use in alot of restaurants....and I also use myself........is to flour egg and breadcrumb the fillets and then freeze them on a tray or plate (do not overlap fillets).  Then after they freeze you can ziploc bag them.....they wont get freezer burnt because they have a coating on the fillets......then you can just come home and throw in hot oil or butter and in 4-5 minutes it's done.....good luck and tight lines
Hammer, the fish was still good  after four days. Ate them all italianbreadcrumb  quick= fried  in a omellete pan with a little olive oil. Where do you have access on greenwood lk?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 28, 2011, 08:22 AM
I'd be up for a greenwood lake perch fry. keep me posted
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 28, 2011, 07:42 PM
Whats everyones plan for tomorrow?  Anyone fishing?, if so where.  Planned on going to Whitney Point then work decided to mess with that.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Son of Duke on Jan 29, 2011, 08:47 AM
Doing good so far this year. Landed a bucket full of crappies and pickerel last weekend including  the biggest crappie of my life measuring a little over 17" inches. I wanted to see if i could continue my luck at greenwood lake possibly sunday or monday. Does anyone know if greenwood is safe to fish right now? I live near swan lake and white lake...don't want to take the trip for nothing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 29, 2011, 03:55 PM
Survived the Crappie Derby today.........caught one crappie, which was more than alot of other people......met some new people and had a great time....will post pics a bit later...

Holehawg....I will be at Lower Woods tomorrow, but with only a hand auger....Sending the Jiffy out next week to get it fixed right....if it was a computerized engine, I could easily have fixed it....I'm just not good with carbs and 2 strokes
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 29, 2011, 04:03 PM
Doing good so far this year. Landed a bucket full of crappies and pickerel last weekend including  the biggest crappie of my life measuring a little over 17" inches. I wanted to see if i could continue my luck at greenwood lake possibly sunday or monday. Does anyone know if greenwood is safe to fish right now? I live near swan lake and white lake...don't want to take the trip for nothing.
  check on the Greenwood thread in the ice fishing reports and conditions
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 29, 2011, 04:39 PM
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/059.jpg)
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/060.jpg)
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/061.jpg)
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/065.jpg)
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/067.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: markf12668 on Jan 29, 2011, 05:09 PM
Fishing Superior on Sunday if anyone interested.I'll be across from the beach,lots of pickeral.Have a white PT Cruiser.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 29, 2011, 06:11 PM
anytime ya need small engine work tell me...son in law just tuned mine...waiting on new blades  fer jiffy....meet ya at 9...save me some fish... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 29, 2011, 06:17 PM
can I bring it and give it to you tomorrow?   I can bring just the powerhead.......and do you still want that Shanty?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 30, 2011, 02:47 PM
found a couple toothy critters today.....pics are coming...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2011, 02:58 PM
found a couple toothy critters today.....pics are coming...
pics are here.... ;D...all i can say is WOW...i'll let you tell the tale buddy.... ;) ;D..........(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/tophersmusky002.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2011, 02:59 PM
pics are here.... ;D...all i can say is WOW...i'll let you tell the tale buddy.... ;) ;D..........(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/tophersmusky002.jpg)
....................(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/tophersmusky003.jpg)...................... ...................... (http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/tophersmusky004.jpg).........congrats my friend..i enjoyed being there with ya fer this one...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 30, 2011, 03:15 PM
gotta love catch and release fishing..... ;)   yes this fish was alive when released...the blood was from his chin from the gaff...only used a 7" hole   38" long


Joe, thanks for all the help, and I was glad you were there today
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 30, 2011, 03:16 PM
was that caught in ny or pa?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 30, 2011, 03:17 PM
was that caught in ny or pa?

PA
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2011, 03:27 PM
trying to get one of those out of greenwood but no luck so far the last time i went out
with a little luck in a week or 3 we'll be down there too hunting fer some.... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 30, 2011, 03:43 PM
gotta love catch and release fishing..... ;)   yes this fish was alive when released...the blood was from his chin from the gaff...only used a 7" hole   38" long


Joe, thanks for all the help, and I was glad you were there today


nice!!! how ya been?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Jan 30, 2011, 04:01 PM
topher, nice fish. I my self survied the crappie derby. was alot of fun even tho no fish. you were in the same area  as we were. Lots of slush..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 30, 2011, 04:48 PM
with a little luck in a week or 3 we'll be down there too hunting fer some.... ;D
we are trying it saturday. i'll let everyone know what it's like.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 30, 2011, 05:01 PM
we are trying it saturday. i'll let everyone know what it's like.


might also be out there saturday don't know for sure where I'm going yet
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 30, 2011, 05:44 PM
Here are a couple other pics from today.....in the first pic, see if you can figure out what's missing....

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/006-1.jpg)

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/001.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2011, 06:17 PM
Here are a couple other pics from today.....in the first pic, see if you can figure out what's missing....

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/006-1.jpg)

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/001.jpg)
lmao...pooley will figure it out... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: markf12668 on Jan 30, 2011, 06:32 PM
Come on !! thats easy !!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Jan 30, 2011, 06:35 PM
It was nice out there yesterday and today but the bite was off. Wonder if it wasall this snow cover or moon phase ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Jan 30, 2011, 07:40 PM
Here are a couple other pics from today.....in the first pic, see if you can figure out what's missing....


Beer? ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Jan 30, 2011, 07:42 PM
Beer? ;D
::)  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 30, 2011, 07:43 PM
Well, of course......you win the booby prize....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Son of Duke on Jan 30, 2011, 07:50 PM
Went to greenwood today. Not much biting. Caught 1 perch jigging. There was about 40 tip-ups on the ice between everyone and no flags. I guess they just weren't biting today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Jan 30, 2011, 08:04 PM
Went to greenwood today. Not much biting. Caught 1 perch jigging. There was about 40 tip-ups on the ice between everyone and no flags. I guess they just weren't biting today.
ty for the kind reply, it is rare on this board so I noticed! Yeah, nobody was doing in harriman park last couple days.. I suspect a number of factors.. the perch are eating some weird bugs the few I yanked coughed them up.. but I doubt it was a hatch thing.. I think the snow on top might have lowered the light putting them down too. but my casio pathfinder fishing watch kinda told me it is something to do with the fish clock theory. I'm starting to believe this theory after trying so many different spots last two days. I had fish looking at my tandems with spikes and mealies..i tried all glow but it was tough out there. I 'm going to reserach this lunar stuff tonight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2011, 08:12 PM
Beer? ;D
i can promise ya hockey..we'll never fish without it again... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Jan 31, 2011, 06:35 AM
congrats on the musky guys  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 31, 2011, 07:01 AM
congrats on the musky guys  :thumbsup:
it was all tophers ...i just stood there drooling with the gaff... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Jan 31, 2011, 07:24 AM
it was all tophers ...i just stood there drooling with the gaff... ;) ;D
glad topher caught it  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 31, 2011, 08:14 AM
ty for the kind reply, it is rare on this board so I noticed! Yeah, nobody was doing in harriman park last couple days.. I suspect a number of factors.. the perch are eating some weird bugs the few I yanked coughed them up.. but I doubt it was a hatch thing.. I think the snow on top might have lowered the light putting them down too. but my casio pathfinder fishing watch kinda told me it is something to do with the fish clock theory. I'm starting to believe this theory after trying so many different spots last two days. I had fish looking at my tandems with spikes and mealies..i tried all glow but it was tough out there. I 'm going to reserach this lunar stuff tonight.

this is a bs board.....gosha, find some of those bugs that they are coughing up and match the hatch with plastics...guarantee you catch alot of fish ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 31, 2011, 11:23 AM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/billbo0/1-30-11lowerwoods1.jpg)

                                   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/billbo0/1-30-11lowerwoods4.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 31, 2011, 12:12 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/billbo0/1-30-11lowerwoods1.jpg)

                                   (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v676/billbo0/1-30-11lowerwoods4.jpg)
NICE JOB CHRIS!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 31, 2011, 02:54 PM
Here are a couple other pics from today.....in the first pic, see if you can figure out what's missing....

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/006-1.jpg)

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/001.jpg)
no iceshanty flag!!! >:( :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: David M on Feb 01, 2011, 04:40 PM
Hey, any of you guys fish Sturgeon Pool? I've gone there twice now and been completely skunked both times. Just can't seem to find the fish. Any tips?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Feb 01, 2011, 04:43 PM
david, i have been to  sturgeon pool my self with 6 of my buddies. No luck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: David M on Feb 01, 2011, 04:51 PM
Thinking about going to Fourth Lake tomorrow. Can't stand getting skunked at Sturgeon.  ;D Gotta redeem myself.

Got some decent bluegills this weekend. Really wanted to catch some perch or pickerel though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 01, 2011, 06:04 PM
Hi Guys;

CHRIS.............. NICE!!!!!  Fish of a lifetime in this area.

JOE .......  Fished in Yulan Monday... took a drive to Tom's Bait and stopped in your town.  Almost went into the FD to find ya!! LOL
               Got one large Yellow and one LM Bass in private lake....really slow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Feb 01, 2011, 07:09 PM
...i just stood there drooling with the gaff... ;) ;D

 thought you said there was no beer   lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 01, 2011, 07:23 PM
                                    nice fish .......Topher  must had a nice fight on your hands.   :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 01, 2011, 07:40 PM
                                    nice fish .......Topher  must had a nice fight on your hands.   :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

the fight lasted 22 minutes....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 01, 2011, 09:39 PM
the fight lasted 22 minutes....
what the heck, no IS flag! you too are lame! LOL! :callcops: :roflmao: :-*
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 01, 2011, 09:42 PM
I gotta build a mount for my flag......and a beer holder/ammo belt type thingy...that way they are always right by my side !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Feb 01, 2011, 11:31 PM
so went to glenieda over this past weekend and got skunded fished the northern end of the lake but goingfor lakers i really wanted to use suckers and i cant find them any where any one know were to get them
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Son of Duke on Feb 02, 2011, 09:06 AM
anyone know of a decent pond or lake in the area(or nearby PA) for trout. I'm not concerned with how big they are. I just want to catch a few. My woman wants to go with me and I don't want her to be bored.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ed D on Feb 02, 2011, 11:49 AM
ct outfitters in conn. check to see if legal
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Feb 02, 2011, 12:03 PM
ill prolly be heading to glenieda tomorrow or friday.....i got skunked and have to redeem myself
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 02, 2011, 03:44 PM
a whole lot of rookies on this thread! good to see! you guys should put where you live in your profile, so we can help you more. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 02, 2011, 04:01 PM
a whole lot of rookies on this thread! good to see! you guys should put where you live in your profile, so we can help you more. ;)
;D ;D :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: David M on Feb 02, 2011, 04:52 PM
Just got back from Fourth Lake. The fishing was pretty bad. Caught maybe 5 bluegill. I probably punched 20 holes looking for the fish.

Anybody know if there are any perch in that lake? I'm really hot to catch some perch....but I can't seem to figure them out. Caught ONE at Sturgeon Pool last week....but nothing else. I'm probably just doing it wrong.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ed D on Feb 02, 2011, 05:37 PM
a whole lot of rookies on this thread! good to see! you guys should put where you live in your profile, so we can help you more       so being a rookie on the site= rookie on the ice im from westchester,wheres youre honey holes.    glad to be on this web and a rookie
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 02, 2011, 05:38 PM
a whole lot of rookies on this thread! good to see! you guys should put where you live in your profile, so we can help you more       so being a rookie on the site= rookie on the ice im from westchester,wheres youre honey holes.    glad to be on this web and a rookie

All my Honeyholes are in my Beehive  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ed D on Feb 02, 2011, 05:40 PM
do you recomend 8 or10 inch auger for that beehive
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 02, 2011, 06:10 PM
a whole lot of rookies on this thread! good to see! you guys should put where you live in your profile, so we can help you more       so being a rookie on the site= rookie on the ice im from westchester,wheres youre honey holes.    glad to be on this web and a rookie
Ed where is you live?  ;D Another thing, where is rgfitit and mtbusch? they get in a fist fight or something? lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 02, 2011, 06:12 PM
do you recomend 8 or10 inch auger

a 10" is overkill....I still use one though  ;)

That little fish pic a couple pages back easily fit up through a 7" though.....it's a matter pf personal preference I guess...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 02, 2011, 06:18 PM
a 10" is overkill....I still use one though  ;)

That little fish pic a couple pages back easily fit up through a 7" though.....it's a matter pf personal preference I guess...
still glad you caught that awesome fish. I took my first three white perch in that(harriman lk) finally !!! those things fight like bass! the hatch was a swedish and they were coughing up small sawbellies.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ed D on Feb 02, 2011, 06:33 PM
Ed where is you live?  ;D Another thing, where is rgfitit and mtbusch? they get in a fist fight or something? lol
central west.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ed D on Feb 02, 2011, 06:39 PM
still glad you caught that awesome fish. I took my first three white perch in that(harriman lk) finally !!! those things fight like bass! the hatch was a swedish and they were coughing up small sawbellies.
the yellows are full of eggs and feeding up lets get'em boys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 02, 2011, 06:41 PM
still glad you caught that awesome fish. I took my first three white perch in that(harriman lk) finally !!! those things fight like bass! the hatch was a swedish and they were coughing up small sawbellies.
only one lake in harriman with white perch! ;) they are great fighters!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 02, 2011, 07:28 PM
only one lake in harriman with white perch! ;) they are great fighters!!

White Perch, or White Bass ?   ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 02, 2011, 07:55 PM
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/freeicein10/last%20day%202010%20ice%20photo/2011jan31038.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 02, 2011, 08:18 PM
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/freeicein10/last%20day%202010%20ice%20photo/2011jan31041.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/freeicein10/last%20day%202010%20ice%20photo/2011jan31043.jpg)
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(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/freeicein10/last%20day%202010%20ice%20photo/2011jan31038.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/freeicein10/last%20day%202010%20ice%20photo/2011jan31037-1.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/freeicein10/last%20day%202010%20ice%20photo/2011jan31035.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/freeicein10/last%20day%202010%20ice%20photo/2011jan31040-1.jpg)
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/freeicein10/last%20day%202010%20ice%20photo/2011jan31040.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 03, 2011, 08:17 AM
White Perch, or White Bass ?   ;)
perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 03, 2011, 09:42 AM
redid the sled...no more humping the bait buck fer me...and hopefully the jiff will ride better this way.... ;D..(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/redoontheholehawgsled001.jpg).........(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/redoontheholehawgsled002.jpg).........(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/redoontheholehawgsled003.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 03, 2011, 10:43 AM
Strikemaster country here! ;D
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/snowman-ISflag002.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 03, 2011, 12:48 PM
hows that strikemaster treating ya ??????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Son of Duke on Feb 03, 2011, 01:16 PM
Has anyone been on the ice since this weeks storm? How's the conditions?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 03, 2011, 01:49 PM
Nice job Holehawg.........sure wish I had one of those for my sled.......never enough room
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 03, 2011, 05:50 PM
hows that strikemaster treating ya ??????????
had the recoil problem, like all solo owners, and got a new one in 3 days! i love it! mike got the mag pro laser, with the 56cc motor. sweet!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: David M on Feb 05, 2011, 07:48 AM
Hey guys. I really want to catch some perch. Where could I go in this area and have a decent chance?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 05, 2011, 08:25 AM
Hey guys. I really want to catch some perch. Where could I go in this area and have a decent chance?

most of the harriman lakes have good populations of perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 05, 2011, 09:08 AM
arond hear you well catsh a few most aney lake , but if your looking for a lot of perch you need to go to sandy pond  up st. ny  above plaski ny on rt 3 i think it is
 i go there every yr but not shore the rd  number
 good luck
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Feb 05, 2011, 09:24 AM
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/minnesota_fishermen_catch_scuba_pZtTho4gJeiftobBtZlvaP?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4d4c6ca3c9a244df%2C0 (http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/minnesota_fishermen_catch_scuba_pZtTho4gJeiftobBtZlvaP?sms_ss=email&at_xt=4d4c6ca3c9a244df%2C0)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 05, 2011, 09:25 AM
talk about hooking into a real sucker     ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 05, 2011, 10:32 AM
thats funny right there!! :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 05, 2011, 10:59 AM
has anyone been on the ice thursday or friday in northwestern orange or sullivan counties? if so how has this stuff on the ice? has it weightend down at all?  or did it freeze on top at all?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: serge99 on Feb 05, 2011, 12:34 PM
made a hole in eagle lake today in sterling forest and it smells like sewer water. is that lake safe to fish?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Son of Duke on Feb 05, 2011, 01:33 PM
has anyone been on the ice thursday or friday in northwestern orange or sullivan counties? if so how has this stuff on the ice? has it weightend down at all?  or did it freeze on top at all?


I was out on greenwood lake yesterday from 10 to 3. Getting across the ice is a pain bc it froze on top of the snow and at 190 lbs. I am just heavy enough to break through the top layer of ice on each step making walking a pain in the butt. Again there was about 30 tip-ups on the ice and no flags. Me and my wife out fished everyone out there when we caught two small perch jigging but that's it. Like "gosha" said the perch are coughing up small bugs but matching that hatch didn't help they just weren't biting yesterday. I have been doing better in some of the smaller lakes in the north poconos.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 05, 2011, 03:45 PM

I was out on greenwood lake yesterday from 10 to 3. Getting across the ice is a pain bc it froze on top of the snow and at 190 lbs. I am just heavy enough to break through the top layer of ice on each step making walking a pain in the butt. Again there was about 30 tip-ups on the ice and no flags. Me and my wife out fished everyone out there when we caught two small perch jigging but that's it. Like "gosha" said the perch are coughing up small bugs but matching that hatch didn't help they just weren't biting yesterday. I have been doing better in some of the smaller lakes in the north poconos.


thanks, when you step through the crust how deep is it???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 05, 2011, 04:11 PM
                    Thought about going out somewhere on sun. I am sure there will be lots of slush on the lake . :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 05, 2011, 05:06 PM
i'll be out there tomorrow! gonna bring my water wings! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 05, 2011, 05:13 PM
topher and i are gonna try tomorrow too....rained all day here... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2011, 05:36 PM
my cousin his gf and I caught these at my hometown lake today
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs905.ash1/181300_10150170110879428_539854427_8487104_7136345_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 05, 2011, 05:38 PM
topher and i are gonna try tomorrow too....rained all day here... ::)

checked the regional radar......should be ok for tomorrow.....hopefully we do not have a long walk......still going where we first planned right?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 05, 2011, 08:04 PM
my cousin his gf and I caught these at my hometown lake today
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs905.ash1/181300_10150170110879428_539854427_8487104_7136345_n.jpg)
nice haul there..... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 05, 2011, 08:16 PM
my cousin his gf and I caught these at my hometown lake today
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs905.ash1/181300_10150170110879428_539854427_8487104_7136345_n.jpg)

heckuva bag there, nice job !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 06, 2011, 03:01 PM
sat catch,,,8lbs 4oz 
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(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/mlkam/bullhead002.jpg)(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/mlkam/feb62011002.jpg)  sullivan county
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Feb 06, 2011, 10:52 PM
(http://i812.photobucket.com/albums/zz48/freeicein10/last%20day%202010%20ice%20photo/2011jan31038.jpg)


I think some of those whites may have eaten my mealies....lol
Good catch...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 07, 2011, 01:07 PM
Here's one for you "professional" ice fishermen out there!!!
See if you can beat this one................

http://www.snailsanimation.com/IcePond/IcePond_Ju.html

I got knocked off after two rounds!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 07, 2011, 02:53 PM
I just went through the first level...what a hoot that game is...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Feb 07, 2011, 06:17 PM
ok finished glenieda a bunch of times the past week and i have been skund everytime! i even brught my graph out there and didnt even mark anything i dont get it im done with that lake lol im thnking theres nothing in there! ugh! getting frustrated with these trout!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 07, 2011, 06:56 PM
I just went through the first level...what a hoot that game is...

There's better fish in 3 feet of water (or more) if you can find it!  Need someone to fix up the link so everyone can use it ( I don't know how)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 07, 2011, 06:57 PM
Think that little Penguin looks like Joe???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2011, 07:38 PM
can't get past level 2... http://www.snailsanimation.com/IcePond/IcePond_Ju.html (http://www.snailsanimation.com/IcePond/IcePond_Ju.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 07, 2011, 07:40 PM
               I fished glenmere on sun. 10 to 3  . I did manage to catch a few perch & pickerals
               There was alot of slush & water on the ice, I hope it will freeze up by this coming weekend.
               It was my first time on the lake . :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 07, 2011, 07:48 PM
can't get past level 2... http://www.snailsanimation.com/IcePond/IcePond_Ju.html (http://www.snailsanimation.com/IcePond/IcePond_Ju.html)
took a while  .but i won the tourny..fun
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2011, 07:51 PM
               I fished glenmere on sun. 10 to 3  . I did manage to catch a few perch & pickerals
               There was alot of slush & water on the ice, I hope it will freeze up by this coming weekend.
               It was my first time on the lake . :) :)

you live in pb and you went all the way to glenmere to fish? I'm sure there is a better place closer to you to fish than glenmere
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 07, 2011, 08:50 PM
Think that little Penguin looks like Joe???
burpppppp...ya got sumthing against penguins drinking beer rog......burpppp.... ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 07, 2011, 09:42 PM
PENGUINS + BEER = HAPPY PENGUINS !!!

Where we fishing this coming weekend???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jig845 on Feb 08, 2011, 12:21 PM
Has anyone ever tried to really fish for lakers at white lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 08, 2011, 01:22 PM
Think that little Penguin looks like Joe???

Looks more like Hockey12 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 08, 2011, 03:01 PM
Doon!!!! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 08, 2011, 03:12 PM
Has anyone ever tried to really fish for lakers at white lake?
No...not really.  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Feb 08, 2011, 09:21 PM
ive fished there for lakers and browns through the ice....slowest place ive ever fished....get acouple perch here and there....any fish ive seen out of there has been under 21 inches too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jig845 on Feb 09, 2011, 11:31 AM
ive fished there for lakers and browns through the ice....slowest place ive ever fished....get acouple perch here and there....any fish ive seen out of there has been under 21 inches too

Yeah everytime I have gone to white lake its been slow.. I heard there's nice fish in there :-\. Myth??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: homenik on Feb 09, 2011, 05:20 PM
Beaver dam Derby check community page under events
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 09, 2011, 07:34 PM
just got 1000 colored maggots delivered. hockey12 didn't want any! ::) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 09, 2011, 07:48 PM
just got 1000 colored maggots delivered. hockey12 didn't want any! ::) ;D

fishing this weekend ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2011, 08:33 PM
going out to glenmere this weekend hopefully gonna catch something
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 09, 2011, 08:36 PM
 ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Feb 09, 2011, 08:39 PM
Looks more like Hockey12 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :roflmao: :roflmao:
::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Feb 09, 2011, 08:41 PM
just got 1000 colored maggots delivered. hockey12 didn't want any! ::) ;D

 :cookoo:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 09, 2011, 08:49 PM
:cookoo:
i will be catching fish with them!!!! :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 09, 2011, 08:52 PM
i will be catching fish with them!!!! :P

you keep this up, and you'll end up leaving your tip ups at home  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 09, 2011, 09:18 PM
Three of us will be at HighLand this Sat to do a check before next weekend contest. Next Sat we will have 8 guy's in your group maybe we can set up a meeting place
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 09, 2011, 09:21 PM
Same here.....probably see you guys out there Saturday a little later on...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 09, 2011, 11:00 PM
Three of us will be at HighLand this Sat to do a check before next weekend contest. Next Sat we will have 8 guy's in your group maybe we can set up a meeting place

Shawn....where are you going to be on Sat.   Are you getting on at Sand Bar or the back end??  I'm going to try to be there also....want to get my bearings for the contest.  Our group is supposed to get together there also on the 19th.  Might be nice to all fish together.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2011, 07:27 AM
Has anyone ever tried to really fish for lakers at white lake?

Every time I go there I target the Lakers. Never have got one on the hard water but caught a few nice ones from the boat in early spring. They are there but not in large numbers as far as I can tell. My biggest is 12 pounds and I have seen others a little bigger but not in the past few years.

I have tried just about every trick the guys here have mentioned and I have tried shallow and deep with big bait and flashy pimples on the jig rods. If you do get one all I can tell you is let it go back in if it will live. They taste like mud or dirt and are not worth cooking!

I don't ever remember a big laker being the winning fish at the King contest but I am pretty sure they are the biggest fish in the lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 10, 2011, 07:53 AM
 John We will be on the back end fishing the hump's
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 10, 2011, 11:55 AM
:cookoo:
i hear their great dipped in hot butter and washed down with a cold brewski hockey... ;) ;D....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 10, 2011, 01:18 PM
 holehawg you going next weekend contest?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman92 on Feb 10, 2011, 05:43 PM
does anyone know any info and directions to the beaver dam contest on sunday. we never have done this one before i am lookin to take  the kidz and wife out for the  day to have some fun. any info would be great thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hockey12 on Feb 10, 2011, 06:28 PM
i hear their great dipped in hot butter and washed down with a cold brewski hockey... ;) ;D....

 :sick:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Feb 10, 2011, 06:35 PM
Iceman, contest is Sunday 6-2. Private message me and I will try my best in getting you there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: homenik on Feb 10, 2011, 06:37 PM
Beaver Dam Road is 3-3 1/2 miles on right from Woodbourne on Rt 42. There will be signs at the corner, Info is on the community page under events. It's a private pond with lots of bass and pickerel, bring lots of bait.  
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 10, 2011, 07:38 PM
LAKERS ARE AWESOME   SMOKED!  they have a high fat content in the meat, when you cook them its best on the rack so it can cook out and off.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman92 on Feb 10, 2011, 09:31 PM
thanks alot guys fo the info. do u know what the enrty fees are thanks agian guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 10, 2011, 11:28 PM
holehawg you going next weekend contest?
yepper me and topher will be there...and we'll prob see ya this sat at highland....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Extremes74 on Feb 11, 2011, 02:57 PM
Iceman, I was thinking of going myself and so I gave a ring over there.  Gentleman on the phone said $10.00 for Adults, Kids under 12 free!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman92 on Feb 11, 2011, 09:12 PM
thanks for the info extremes74. looking like i will be fishing both days thanks alot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: brycro on Feb 11, 2011, 09:15 PM
Anybody been on Hessian Lake at all?  Don't know if it is even open but I am from Stony Point and now live in Albany area so I was wondering.  Took a couple rainbows and browns out the ice two years ago.  tricky place though. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2011, 09:22 PM
yepper me and topher will be there...and we'll prob see ya this sat at highland....

See you guys tomorrow !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 12, 2011, 02:32 PM
Anybody been on Hessian Lake at all?  Don't know if it is even open but I am from Stony Point and now live in Albany area so I was wondering.  Took a couple rainbows and browns out the ice two years ago.  tricky place though. 
only fished once, years ago, but it's open this year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 12, 2011, 03:47 PM
very slow today but ran out of bait damn slime darts all about 10 inches ate a good 20 bait ended up with 2 perch 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 12, 2011, 05:05 PM
NOT A BAD DAY FOR WHITE OUT CONDITIONS,,3 SMALLIES,,18-22 INCH,7 PICKERAL,,KEPT 3 FOR DINNER,,ALL 3,,23INCH,,LOST TWO BROWNS AT THE HOLE     (http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/mlkam/WHITEOUT004.jpg)(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/mlkam/WHITEOUT003.jpg)(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/mlkam/WHITEOUT002.jpg)(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/mlkam/WHITEOUT001.jpg)(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/mlkam/PICKERAL001.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Feb 12, 2011, 05:51 PM
how the hell do you post pics up on this lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 12, 2011, 06:00 PM
how the hell do you post pics up on this lol

I'm making this a separate post so members can find it easier  (updated 1-3-08)

Picture Posting Instructions;(from rgfixit with a few modifications)

Your photos must be stored online in order to post them.

You can open a free account with  www.photobucket.com, www.myfishingpictures. com, or www.hunt101.com


The following instructions are for photobucket account members:

To add an Avatar picture to your account...

1st - resize the picture you want to a maximum of 120 x 120 pixels on your computer.
2nd - open up another window to photobucket and upload that photo to your photobucket account.
3rd - Left click on "Direct Link" for that picture (this will copy the photo info)
4th - Open your Iceshanty "profile", then click on "forum profile information" and paste the address to the "I have my own picture" box and check that box. .
5th - Then click on the "change profile" button on the bottom right of that page.
Your avatar should now be displayed in all your posts. You can change your avatar at any time

To post pictures to the site...

1. Upload your pictures to your photobucket account.
2. Resize any pictures you'd like to post to a maximum of 400x600 pixels. Larger pictures distort the forum page and take longer to load. This can be done easily in Photobucket using the "Edit" options.
3. Open your photobucket album and find the photo you want to add. Place your cursor over the picture and a drop down menu will appear. Left click on "IMG Code". (this will copy the photo info)
 4. Go to your post you want to add it to on iceshanty.com, right click and "paste" the info.
(if you copy the image code, it already has the "img" tags on the address and no further action is needed.)


For other photo storage sites that don't install the "img" codes onto your photo addresses, you'll have to add them manually.

The "Add BBC tags:" tool bar is at the top of every message dialog below the "Subject" dialog box and the "Message icon". In the lower row, click on the 2nd icon from the left...the "Insert Image" icon(it looks like a small picture).

The command [ img][/img] will appear in your text message.
Paste the address of your picture between the commands like this;
[ img]paste your image location here [ /img]
Be sure not to add any spaces or other characters.

Preview your post to be sure your picture is there and then choose post.
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Feb 12, 2011, 06:25 PM
thanks man
ok so today got a brookie and pickrl not to bad nce brookie though

(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/paulypicc/DSCN1307.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/paulypicc/DSCN1312.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/paulypicc/DSCN1311.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Feb 12, 2011, 06:26 PM
both thrown back.. sharing is caring lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 12, 2011, 07:26 PM
thanks man
ok so today got a brookie and pickrl not to bad nce brookie though

(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/paulypicc/DSCN1307.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/paulypicc/DSCN1312.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/paulypicc/DSCN1311.jpg)
I would have kepted that panfry ;D definitely cool though to let that breeder go unharmed. Obiously adk or private lk. nice show.. I did poorly today, only two crappie and a few other small pannie toss backs. I tried another lk too today and everybody I met wasn't doing much.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 12, 2011, 08:08 PM
nice job guys!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 12, 2011, 09:18 PM
Highland gave up a load of dink perch today, counted close to 100....several pickerel, 1 crappie and 1 LM bass....conditions sucked big time...with the warm up coming this week....gonna be a pain out there next weekend.....HoleHawg, you still alive down there ??????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rpc470 on Feb 12, 2011, 09:55 PM
I would have kepted that panfry ;D definitely cool though to let that breeder go unharmed. Obiously adk or private lk. nice show.. I did poorly today, only two crappie and a few other small pannie toss backs. I tried another lk too today and everybody I met wasn't doing much.

Neither adk or private, Sylvan in dutchess
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 13, 2011, 08:05 AM
Neither adk or private, Sylvan in dutchess
I'll check it out ;) What I find pretty amazing, how that chargrew so big among all those toothy pickerel. I will look this lk up on DEC site. I might get out for a few hrs today in harriman, slow start this morning , yesterday was the beer day :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 13, 2011, 09:05 AM
from lake welch yesterday.

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/smallie003.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 13, 2011, 10:43 AM
fished cascade lake the other day. me and fishon22. nothing big but got a good variety. we caught 3 perch 2 crappie a dozen sunnies and a small pickerel all jigging. as we left we see this bright red sign saying no icefishing. i swear to it i never saw it when i walked in. looked brand new. so i guess time to find more spots. possibly trying glenmeare some time next week and then a Harrimen lake next. what harrimen lake would you recomed anyone.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 13, 2011, 10:45 AM
just brought the marcum vx1 pro. hopefully it gets in soon so i can use it.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Feb 13, 2011, 11:07 AM

ShawnM and I were at Highland yesterday as well. Windy all day and it was near a white out for a while. Dink perch were everywhere and we caught pickerel .. a few were nice.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/icepounder/HighlandLake008Re.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/icepounder/HighlandLake006Re.jpg)

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v89/icepounder/HighlandLake001Re.jpg)


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 13, 2011, 11:33 AM
I drove over yesterday to Beach Lake to fetch my ATV from the shop. Stopped by the Sand Beach bar and saw you guys out there in near white out conditions.

Things sure are not looking very promising for Saturday's contest with the weather reports for this week so far.

It would be nice to hear the conditions of Ice, slush and snow that you guys were in yesterday. I'm pretty sure the wheelrs will be a no go and the parking might also be at a premium unless they do a lot of plowing this week.

Any opinions?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 13, 2011, 11:43 AM
I drove over yesterday to Beach Lake to fetch my ATV from the shop. Stopped by the Sand Beach bar and saw you guys out there in near white out conditions.

Things sure are not looking very promising for Saturday's contest with the weather reports for this week so far.

It would be nice to hear the conditions of Ice, slush and snow that you guys were in yesterday. I'm pretty sure the wheelrs will be a no go and the parking might also be at a premium unless they do a lot of plowing this week.

Any opinions?

yesterday saw blown snow, 2-3" crust, 6-8" slush, then 18" or so mixed black/white ice...the walk was quite a pain, as was retrieving flags......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 13, 2011, 11:53 AM
fished cascade lake the other day. me and fishon22. nothing big but got a good variety. we caught 3 perch 2 crappie a dozen sunnies and a small pickerel all jigging. as we left we see this bright red sign saying no icefishing. i swear to it i never saw it when i walked in. looked brand new. so i guess time to find more spots. possibly trying glenmeare some time next week and then a Harrimen lake next. what harrimen lake would you recomed anyone.
Lake Welch or Lake Tiorati
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 13, 2011, 01:48 PM
thankyou pooley. you are a great help on here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 13, 2011, 04:07 PM
anyone know of a place close to warwick to get jiffy power auger blades sharpened?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 13, 2011, 07:33 PM
Highland gave up a load of dink perch today, counted close to 100....several pickerel, 1 crappie and 1 LM bass....conditions sucked big time...with the warm up coming this week....gonna be a pain out there next weekend.....HoleHawg, you still alive down there ??????????
yepper ...just chilling...looking at next sat weather.... :'(....calling fer rain....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 14, 2011, 12:55 AM
looks like you'll need waders to fish on the ice come the weekend!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 14, 2011, 12:05 PM
forcast now changed to sunny and warm now fer highland tourney....hey topher i've  been thinking....that drilling alot of holes and hopping  / going real lite thingy is sounding really good...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 14, 2011, 12:09 PM
Stahahe this morning.

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/StahaheSunrise004.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 14, 2011, 01:46 PM
forcast now changed to sunny and warm now fer highland tourney....hey topher i've  been thinking....that drilling alot of holes and hopping  / going real lite thingy is sounding really good...

shall I bring the boat ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 14, 2011, 02:09 PM
dunno... :-\... maybe cause it be really warm down here now...looks like a rain shower coming... ::) and i'v been thinking we get our 10 tip ups in...then we bore alot holes and i'll tend the taps while you find the slabs. ;) then we attack... :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: team work thingy...no sense jigging perch (everythings 5 inches there...) gotta catch picks and slabs to make the board....just my 2 cents...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 14, 2011, 02:12 PM
Thermometer at 1pm said 61 degrees in Hamburg NJ
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 14, 2011, 03:53 PM
dunno... :-\... maybe cause it be really warm down here now...looks like a rain shower coming... ::) and i'v been thinking we get our 10 tip ups in...then we bore alot holes and i'll tend the taps while you find the slabs. ;) then we attack... :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: team work thingy...no sense jigging perch (everythings 5 inches there...) gotta catch picks and slabs to make the board....just my 2 cents...

I think we need to figure out how to anchor the tip ups down to the ice so they don't float away !    I think if we get close enough to the humps.....a few slabs will be caught...it's a shame to have to set up in 2 almost different areas to catch big fish from both species......I will catch a 10" perch out of there Saturday....or maybe even bigger than that  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 14, 2011, 04:22 PM
It sounds to me the Harriman Lakes fish well...I've always wondered about them, but haven't got out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 14, 2011, 04:56 PM
It sounds to me the Harriman Lakes fish well...I've always wondered about them, but haven't got out there.
it's worth the trip. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 14, 2011, 05:24 PM
It seems so. Maybe I can meet up with some of you out there too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Feb 14, 2011, 06:52 PM
What is the starting time for highland on Saturday? Thank you in advance.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 14, 2011, 07:47 PM
I knew it was suppose to be windy but it was blowing my sled,knocked over my bucket :o managed the biggest crappie of the season almost 14" but fat ..welch was tough this pm. whoever it was that gave me the perch as I was sledding out, thanks again ;) caught a few more yellows but man it was just another tough one today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 14, 2011, 09:00 PM
It seems so. Maybe I can meet up with some of you out there too.
i should be on tioroti tomorrow. if ya there i got a black taboggon and a folding chair. i wear white bibs and black jacket. look for me, i found a few spots hot jiggin action but i move alot. been alot of 9 inchers but a few nice ones too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 14, 2011, 09:07 PM
What is the starting time for highland on Saturday? Thank you in advance.

7 am start time...we should be there by then...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 14, 2011, 09:56 PM
I think we need to figure out how to anchor the tip ups down to the ice so they don't float away !    I think if we get close enough to the humps.....a few slabs will be caught...it's a shame to have to set up in 2 almost different areas to catch big fish from both species......I will catch a 10" perch out of there Saturday....or maybe even bigger than that  ;)
water all over the ice on the pond by the house.... :-\.....
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Post by: Son of Duke on Feb 15, 2011, 02:36 PM
Me and my girlfriend caught this pile of crappies and gills  jigging with waxworms this past saturday in the snowstorm. Thank god for the pop up shanty.
(http://i1215.photobucket.com/albums/cc510/Dukeville1/ice%20fishing/023smaller.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 15, 2011, 02:55 PM
Took a drive to White Lake at noon today to check the ice conditions. I have no way of knowing what the next few days will bring but the ice today is perfect and no slush or soft spots that I could see from the public launch. ATV's would be fine there today.

They are cleaning up the parking area now with a big front loader so if the ice stays hard things should be fine for the contest Sunday. There is actually a permanent shanty about 300 yards out from the launch unless it is a Port-A-Potty for the event.

Have fun to all those who plan to fish it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 15, 2011, 04:36 PM
i should be on tioroti tomorrow. if ya there i got a black taboggon and a folding chair. i wear white bibs and black jacket. look for me, i found a few spots hot jiggin action but i move alot. been alot of 9 inchers but a few nice ones too.

That sounds good...I probably won't be getting out this week, but I'll let you guys know.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 15, 2011, 05:05 PM
                   I was thinking about going to the king of the ice :) :) I have a pop up 2 man shantie .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 16, 2011, 03:00 PM
does anyone know the cost and start time and date of "king of the ice"?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Feb 16, 2011, 03:42 PM
king of the ice is feb. 20th.(this sunday) starts at 6am ends at 3pm. If you pre-register(before the 18th) its 12 dollars. its 15 dollars day of the contest. Hopefully this helps. seeya there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 16, 2011, 04:00 PM
king of the ice is feb. 20th.(this sunday) starts at 6am ends at 3pm. If you pre-register(before the 18th) its 12 dollars. its 15 dollars day of the contest. Hopefully this helps. seeya there.
THANKS
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 16, 2011, 04:01 PM
king of the ice is feb. 20th.(this sunday) starts at 6am ends at 3pm. If you pre-register(before the 18th) its 12 dollars. its 15 dollars day of the contest. Hopefully this helps. seeya there.

THANKS!   not sure yet but might be there.   gl
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman92 on Feb 16, 2011, 06:43 PM
this weather is kinda crappie for us hardwater fishermen. i know im gonna fish this weekend no matter what. last 2 tournements for the year for me and the crew. sackket lake sat and KING OF THE ICE sunday. then if (i hoping to get some more) we get another cold snap weekends will still be my fishinig time :). has anyone been out how bad is it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 16, 2011, 08:58 PM
No where's near , Tior... was tough..still managed a few keepers but the perch and crappie were just not cooperating. Gas powered auger..so I did my track but ONLY half dozen decent blue gills and the `crappie I hit first drop on my first drill ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 16, 2011, 09:02 PM
Forgot to mention, the weather was awesome as was the ice....need cleats ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Paulypicc on Feb 17, 2011, 11:06 AM
went out this morning got a couple lakers biggest 24 inchs


(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/paulypicc/DSCN1332.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/paulypicc/DSCN1331.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/paulypicc/DSCN1330.jpg)
(http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l189/paulypicc/DSCN1329.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cheezburgahmeat on Feb 17, 2011, 11:12 AM
How much is the fee?? Who's putting it on and where do we check in??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 17, 2011, 11:24 AM
How much is the fee?? Who's putting it on and where do we check in??

for what ??? ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Faber on Feb 17, 2011, 11:46 AM
(http://i1128.photobucket.com/albums/m486/wippa411/pickeral2.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 17, 2011, 11:56 AM
Nice job Pauly
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 17, 2011, 06:06 PM
went to glenmere today with fishon22. got there 2 and didnt catch anything till 5. then it was nonstop. kept 3 perch through a good 25  + bluegills back. some gills were around 10 inches.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 17, 2011, 08:45 PM
went to glenmere today with fishon22. got there 2 and didnt catch anything till 5. then it was nonstop. kept 3 perch through a good 25  + bluegills back. some gills were around 10 inches.

drove up there after i got out of teaching saw a bunch of people out there were you straight out from the parking lot or out across from the water filtration plant? and how much slush is on the lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 17, 2011, 09:19 PM
drove up there after i got out of teaching saw a bunch of people out there were you straight out from the parking lot or out across from the water filtration plant? and how much slush is on the lake
were u the person who was talkin to me. im 18. got there and was talkin in parking lot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 18, 2011, 06:04 AM
we are getting ready to go up to the hunting camp for the long weekend tomorrow highlands contest . We are going to stop & fish in the Pm . I will post how the ice is.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cheezburgahmeat on Feb 18, 2011, 06:23 AM
for Highland Lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 18, 2011, 09:17 AM
we are getting ready to go up to the hunting camp for the long weekend tomorrow highlands contest . We are going to stop & fish in the Pm . I will post how the ice is.

thanks, It is greatly appreciated.    Highland Contest 20 bucks 7-2  weigh in by 2 doors close at 3 at the Sand Beach Bar on the lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 18, 2011, 11:20 AM
were u the person who was talkin to me. im 18. got there and was talkin in parking lot.

Nope I pulled in the lot around 415 just to see if anyone was fishing and how the conditions were
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 18, 2011, 02:37 PM
lake stahahe today.

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/skull004.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 18, 2011, 05:32 PM
Nice pooley! How much ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 18, 2011, 07:15 PM
Any word on Highland yet ?????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 18, 2011, 09:52 PM
           How is the ice on white lake?  I was thinking of going to the king of the ice on sun.  :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman92 on Feb 18, 2011, 10:00 PM
white lake should be fine guys were out there today. im goin sunday good luck
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 19, 2011, 03:38 AM
The way things are looking this morning....today will be the day that separates the men from the boys.... :flex: :cookoo:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 19, 2011, 07:18 AM
Also, today will be the day that separates men from their shanties.

70 mph gusts! Was gonna do Highland today but there is no way my tent would survive this wind.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 19, 2011, 07:56 AM
Sitting here and looking out the window at the snow and wind going sideways I am glad I decided to be a Boy. Sure wish I could get the rest of me to feel like a Boy! ;D

Highland, Swinging Bridge and Sackett are just up the road a piece and I thought I saw a big eagle fly over a while ago. Now I am not so sure if it wasn't a Shanty.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 19, 2011, 08:44 AM
The way things are looking this morning....today will be the day that separates the men from the boys.... :flex: :cookoo:

Has anyone seen my f#*!~%$ binkie!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 19, 2011, 08:45 AM
Nice pooley! How much ice?
about 16-17 inches. the park closed most of the lakes. welch and hession were still open.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 19, 2011, 08:47 AM
about 16-17 inches. the park closed most of the lakes. welch and hession were still open.

What's the deal on the closures. Can't be an ice issue...can it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 19, 2011, 08:48 AM
What's the deal on the closures. Can't be an ice issue...can it?
when they see water on the ice, or open water, they panic.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 19, 2011, 08:53 AM
when they see water on the ice, or open water, they panic.

Sounds like they're warming up the panic button for ice out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MattyH. on Feb 19, 2011, 09:38 AM
What are the conditions like on White lake for the King of the Ice tomorrow?  Will it be possible to use an atv?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 19, 2011, 03:44 PM
wow...that was some wind at highlandlake tourney today.... we caught a few but no winners...spent most of day chasing things sailing by.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 19, 2011, 04:16 PM
wow...that was some wind at highlandlake tourney today.... we caught a few but no winners...spent most of day chasing things sailing by.... ::)



or just trying to stand still......without blowing over......I hurt....gonna be a long day tomorrow......


Cameryn really likes her new Bait Puck though.......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 19, 2011, 04:17 PM
What are the conditions like on White lake for the King of the Ice tomorrow?  Will it be possible to use an atv?

If it's anything like Highland was today, it should be ok.....no slush or water in sight...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rocketman on Feb 19, 2011, 06:36 PM
Highland was fun today. Wind was wicked. Nice to meet some of the guys from this message board. Topher, that bait puck was rediculous. Damn near put a dozen medium bait fish in that thing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 19, 2011, 06:37 PM


or just trying to stand still......without blowing over......I hurt....gonna be a long day tomorrow......


Cameryn really likes her new Bait Puck though.......
she' collecting gear already!!! good girl! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 20, 2011, 12:04 AM
she' collecting gear already!!! good girl! ;D
Hey pooley! Been out on Greenwood lately?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 20, 2011, 07:22 AM
Hey pooley! Been out on Greenwood lately?
did not get out there this year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 20, 2011, 07:46 AM
Highland was fun today. Wind was wicked. Nice to meet some of the guys from this message board. Topher, that bait puck was rediculous. Damn near put a dozen medium bait fish in that thing.
nice meeting ya buddy...perhaps we can con ya into joining us out fishing sometime... :thumbsup: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2011, 07:37 PM
going out fishing in the morning is anyone else braving the weather and going fishing?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 20, 2011, 08:56 PM
going out fishing in the morning is anyone else braving the weather and going fishing?
You know it! I'll fish in the snow...not so much 40+ winds.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 20, 2011, 09:23 PM
going out fishing in the morning is anyone else braving the weather and going fishing?

After Saturday, tomorrow should be a walk in the park... :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Feb 21, 2011, 08:49 AM
Hi guys........

I finally got on the ice again this weekend. The wife and I hit up the Long Eddy firemans tournament on Delaware lake. Very few fish. Actually saw  a clam shell take off like a kite, which had us all laughing until we realized someone was inside it.

Hope all is well.
~Ec
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 21, 2011, 05:29 PM
going out fishing in the morning is anyone else braving the weather and going fishing?

At 6 am my partner for the day called and said He wasn't going out in the weather. Ok buddy...I'll let you know what you missed. By 6:30 my boss called and said we gotta work. :( No fishing for me today...maybe during the week.

Tell us a fish story Loudmouth879.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 21, 2011, 07:35 PM
Hi guys........

I finally got on the ice again this weekend. The wife and I hit up the Long Eddy firemans tournament on Delaware lake. Very few fish. Actually saw  a clam shell take off like a kite, which had us all laughing until we realized someone was inside it.

Hope all is well.
~Ec
lmao...dont laugh too hard... it happened to us too sat. at highland.....good  to hear ya got out  joe... :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: numinous on Feb 21, 2011, 07:55 PM
Hey Holehawg, were you the three guys out on White lake for KOI on Sunday, fishing near the south end at the narrows just before the lake widens out?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 21, 2011, 10:33 PM
Tell us a fish story Loudmouth879.

Well got to lake x at 645ish and its snowing and the gate was locked so had to pull my sled an extra 200yrds or so to get to my spot which i didn't mind. start to get set up (tipups rigged for perch and crappie) get the first two in the water and as im setting up the third one my first flag goes up so i go get it an its a slime dart >:( get the others in and dont get another flag untill the snow stops around 9 930 next flag another dart so i say f this and move to my right about 50 yards and first flag a perch  ;D start jigging and catch another perch then another caught a total of 6 perch only 3 keepers 3 slime darts all too small and not worth keeping even if they were big enough. the walk back in was a pain cause it was up hill but a guy was kind enough to help me and the gate still wasn't open... would post pictures but phone died.... all in all a slow day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 22, 2011, 09:17 AM
Anyone up for a possible trip to Huntington this coming weekend?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 22, 2011, 09:26 AM
This may be a dumb question but what's a slime dart?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2011, 09:29 AM
This may be a dumb question but what's a slime dart?

Fresh water Baracuda!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 22, 2011, 10:35 AM
This may be a dumb question but what's a slime dart?
It's a Chain Pickeral
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 22, 2011, 12:30 PM
Hey Holehawg, were you the three guys out on White lake for KOI on Sunday, fishing near the south end at the narrows just before the lake widens out?
nope but we were at highland lake on sat...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 22, 2011, 12:31 PM
Anyone up for a possible trip to Huntington this coming weekend?
maybe sat...my sundays booked...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 22, 2011, 03:43 PM
found this last week, sunk into the ice.

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/skull001.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/skull002.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 22, 2011, 03:58 PM
found this last week, sunk into the ice.

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/skull001.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/skull002.jpg)
what do you think it is,,how long is it,,hard to tell from pic
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: saquelie on Feb 22, 2011, 04:35 PM
Bear i think
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 22, 2011, 04:41 PM
maybe,,but the length will tell,,i think its an opossum
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 22, 2011, 05:52 PM
anyone every fish round lake before just wondering about parking at the lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 23, 2011, 08:34 AM
anyone every fish round lake before just wondering about parking at the lake
fishermen can park in the lot on lakes road. be careful! there are springs that keep parts of it open longer than the rest of the lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 23, 2011, 09:30 AM
fishermen can park in the lot on lakes road. be careful! there are springs that keep parts of it open longer than the rest of the lake.

Thanks right now sitting on Walton praying for a brown only got 1 smallie so far
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 23, 2011, 12:17 PM
Thanks right now sitting on Walton praying for a brown only got 1 smallie so far
fish the top 25 feet of water, over 50+ feet. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Feb 23, 2011, 06:18 PM
i caught 2 browns at walton this year...1 in 36 FOW and 1 in 48 FOW       15 feet down and 20 feet down....small shiners
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 23, 2011, 07:05 PM
lost one at the hole dead sticking  :-\ came off the bottom in about 45 fow don't know how many more i missed lost a bunch of fish on the way up couldnt set the hook properly idk
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 23, 2011, 08:25 PM
lost one at the hole dead sticking  :-\ came off the bottom in about 45 fow don't know how many more i missed lost a bunch of fish on the way up couldnt set the hook properly idk
you might need my 'lip ripper' for dead sticking. i'll send you pictures.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hammer614 on Feb 24, 2011, 07:01 AM
lost one at the hole dead sticking  :-\ came off the bottom in about 45 fow don't know how many more i missed lost a bunch of fish on the way up couldnt set the hook properly idk
If your going to dead stick it do what I do and use circle hooks......they are self setting hooks......no need to set the hook just reel.  I also use them on my tip-ups for everything from perch to Muskie and 90% of the time they get hooked right in the corner of the mouth.  Good Luck and tight lines
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 24, 2011, 01:42 PM
Out on Walton for trout hunt day 2 been out since 7ish 7 hours later and only 1 smaller and 1 perch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Feb 24, 2011, 06:15 PM
lmao...dont laugh too hard... it happened to us too sat. at highland.....good  to hear ya got out  joe... :thumbsup:

Yeah basketball is finally over so I got some more time on my hands now. Let me know what you guys are up to.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Feb 24, 2011, 06:16 PM
Anyone up for a possible trip to Huntington this coming weekend?

I was thinking the same thing. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Feb 24, 2011, 06:20 PM
while fishing at the Delaware tourney ( or should I say after wards at the LE Hotel) I met the guy who caught the "21 LBS. channel cat out of Huntington" Funny story. I'll tell ya'll when I see you.
 :P
~EC
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Feb 24, 2011, 07:32 PM
Fished Otsego today with BC Shanty.  Had a 30 + fish outing.  Awesome day!

Mike
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 24, 2011, 08:42 PM
nice fish guys !

EC, I'm still in limbo about Huntington this weekend, It may be better next weekend.....I'm still trying to put stuff back together from last weekend's debacle...i may stay local this weekend....still trying to decide...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 24, 2011, 10:14 PM
Fished Otsego today with BC Shanty.  Had a 30 + fish outing.  Awesome day!

Mike
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/Ice%20Fishing%202011/DSC01014.jpg)
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/Ice%20Fishing%202011/DSC01001.jpg)
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Great day today on Otsego, Fished with jager61, bigjim223 and "the system", things were going great until the wife called, talked to her for about 10 seconds-then hooked into a decent fish-put the phone on my lap and stood up to fight the fish-forgetting that the phone was on my lap-it slipped off my lap and down the hole-things got better when I reached into the hole up to my elbow to come up empty and wet, when I stood back up-I realized I also lost the fish, so I sat back down and watched my phone sink 155 ft on the vex.  I guess jager felt bad about me losing my phone-so he decided to crush his camera by sitting on it.so we lost a phone and a camera-but together we caught over 20 lakers and lost another 10-I'll take a day like that anytime............
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: gosha on Feb 25, 2011, 06:49 AM
nice pics,  ostego is beautiful country ..how thick was the ice up there bc? doubtful harriman will reopen after this rain.. yesterdays perch fry was awesome ;D
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Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 25, 2011, 07:47 AM
                I got rained out today, but will be on the ice on sat. :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Feb 25, 2011, 08:00 AM
nice fish guys !

EC, I'm still in limbo about Huntington this weekend, It may be better next weekend.....I'm still trying to put stuff back together from last weekend's debacle...i may stay local this weekend....still trying to decide...

I hear ya Topher. With all this rain I think maybe next weekend is looking better for me too.  :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 25, 2011, 10:20 AM
We will see who we can get together for next weekend.....With the conditions being what they are, I may just say the heck with it for this weekend....or wait until Sunday....and see what the weather brings...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 25, 2011, 10:25 AM
nice pics,  ostego is beautiful country ..how thick was the ice up there bc? doubtful harriman will reopen after this rain.. yesterdays perch fry was awesome ;D
Ice was at least 10"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2011, 08:42 AM
Anyone else ice fishing today?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Feb 26, 2011, 02:17 PM
went to glenieda from 7am-1:30 not a flag....was there was 3 buddies each had 5 tip ups in all types of depths and FOW.....only action was jigging on bottom in 60 FOW
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 26, 2011, 03:13 PM
harriman is closed. they may reopen something, but it's doubtful with rain on monday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pondbass9787 on Feb 26, 2011, 03:52 PM
With all that rain yesterday, was there water on the ice anywhere? Thinking about going out tomorrow, just wondering if it's really slushy or what
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2011, 05:31 PM
So today wasn't all a loss 3 flags 1 was fom the wind and on the first flag caught this hog (http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/183120_10150185980744428_539854427_8676783_3824962_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KenDOdoubleG on Feb 26, 2011, 05:49 PM
Beautiful bronzeback! How was the ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2011, 07:18 PM
14 inches
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Feb 26, 2011, 08:48 PM
Have you guys seen DFuller.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 26, 2011, 09:04 PM
went to glenieda from 7am-1:30 not a flag....was there was 3 buddies each had 5 tip ups in all types of depths and FOW.....only action was jigging on bottom in 60 FOW
Hey Joe! how was the ice there?   how about the shorelines?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Feb 26, 2011, 09:20 PM
ice there is still nice n thick.....nice 10 inches of ice then an inch or so of water with another inch of ice over it....moves as ur feet go on it but it was easy to drill and comfortable to fish on...no slush...marked fish at 60 FOW on bottom. came up to my bait but just never bit it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2011, 09:22 PM
marked fish at 60 FOW on bottom. came up to my bait but just never bit it

sounds like the past 3 days ive fished at walton
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 28, 2011, 03:42 PM
Anybody got plans for Huntington for this coming weekend???   How about that all-nighter???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Feb 28, 2011, 08:57 PM
id be down for huntington   had a buddy there the other day  15 flags and 8 fish....all pickerel and bass but atleast some good action
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 28, 2011, 09:58 PM
Anybody got plans for Huntington for this coming weekend???   How about that all-nighter???

have to see what the weather brings......as of now they are calling for rain all weekend.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 01, 2011, 04:55 PM
we are looking to get out on Walton on saturday. anyone know how they ice is?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 01, 2011, 05:25 PM
               I fished glenmere yesterday afternoon ended up with 3 pickerals
               & 8 blue gills  :tipup: :tipup: :) :). The ice was good with slushie
               ice on top & hard ice on the bottom . I did not measure but guess
               maybe 18" thick . I would watch getting on & off the ice now.   :) :)               
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 01, 2011, 05:32 PM
we are looking to get out on Walton on saturday. anyone know how they ice is?
   

as of saturday there was 17 inches maybe i will see you out there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 01, 2011, 06:34 PM
Anybody got plans for Huntington for this coming weekend???   How about that all-nighter???
            iceBalls I maybe up for a all-nighter . :) :)
                       
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Mar 01, 2011, 08:10 PM
might try walton on sat too, bepending on shift at work
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Icedog40 on Mar 02, 2011, 04:45 PM
Anybody got a report on Swinging Bridge???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 02, 2011, 08:38 PM
Just checked weather report for the weekend.....  Fri. & Sat. looks OK........... Sunday starts the serious rain.  I'll be at Huntington Fri & Sat. (or Highland if that's the majority vote).  Might spend Fri. night into Sat. on the ice if I can find the Crappies.  Anyone else coming up???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Mar 03, 2011, 08:54 AM

   

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Great day out there today with Team "White Pimple"!!  Here's a preliminary breakdown of the action on this very nasty but outrageously successful day on the ice:


                         
Several milestones were achieved today namely, George got his first ever Laker, an impressive 27" specimen, Big Jim with his PB Ice Fishing Laker at 30" & 10 lb. + and Kevin rounding out the WOW factor with his PB and equally impressive 30" & 10 lb. + Laker.  Awesome day despite a meteorological A$$ Kicking!  Arguably one of the best days ever on the ice for a fine bunch of fella's!

George and his First Laker


Tim and a nice 28" Specimen


Big Jim with Monster #1


Kevin and the WOW Factor
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Mar 03, 2011, 08:56 AM
Pics did not show for some reason--check the Otsego site for pics!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 03, 2011, 06:56 PM
Just checked weather report for the weekend.....  Fri. & Sat. looks OK........... Sunday starts the serious rain.  I'll be at Huntington Fri & Sat. (or Highland if that's the majority vote).  Might spend Fri. night into Sat. on the ice if I can find the Crappies.  Anyone else coming up???
       I can't make it on friday night due to I work in the city & dont get home till 6pm it would be very late
                  before I could even get there .Sat.night is a maybe . keep me informed .   thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 05, 2011, 05:03 PM
Walton gave up some nice bass, and a 14 inch brown. it is done though. tough getting off!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: numinous on Mar 06, 2011, 07:10 AM
How are the Sullivan waters holding up?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 06, 2011, 08:24 AM
How are the Sullivan waters holding up?
not bad at all...still over a ft of ice but watch yer shorelines and spring areas etc...around a inch or 2 of water on top...but we're getting rain and warm day time temps with aound 32 to 25 degrees in the evening... :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 06, 2011, 08:28 AM
heres a nice bass we got yesterday on beach lake....this a shanty members son....was nice fishing with ya 4zice and lottie...we'll have to hook up again... ;D...................(http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x308/holehawg/cookieandbigbass004.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 06, 2011, 08:30 AM
nice bass there Joe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 12, 2011, 09:40 PM
Whooaa.......... how did we wind up on page 5 !!!!  Nobody been out fishin'??  I'm hearing the ice in Sullivan is going fast....edges are sketchy.  Will have better report tomorrow....my buddy in Yulan is going to check out a couple of lakes.  Been out twice down here for White Perch in tidal creeks....no luck so far, but gotta use up Fatheads from two weeks aago.
Anybody got a good spot for ice-out Browns??  Heading out Tuesday for Cod from Montauk.  New Season.....Here we go again !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 12, 2011, 10:49 PM
Whooaa.......... how did we wind up on page 5 !!!!  Nobody been out fishin'??  I'm hearing the ice in Sullivan is going fast....edges are sketchy.  Will have better report tomorrow....my buddy in Yulan is going to check out a couple of lakes.  Been out twice down here for White Perch in tidal creeks....no luck so far, but gotta use up Fatheads from two weeks aago.
Anybody got a good spot for ice-out Browns??  Heading out Tuesday for Cod from Montauk.  New Season.....Here we go again !!!!
hey let me know how the cod are doing out there     dad might be able to do that 1.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Mar 13, 2011, 07:27 AM
Whooaa.......... how did we wind up on page 5 !!!!  Nobody been out fishin'??  I'm hearing the ice in Sullivan is going fast....edges are sketchy.  Will have better report tomorrow....my buddy in Yulan is going to check out a couple of lakes.  Been out twice down here for White Perch in tidal creeks....no luck so far, but gotta use up Fatheads from two weeks aago.
Anybody got a good spot for ice-out Browns??  Heading out Tuesday for Cod from Montauk.  New Season.....Here we go again !!!!
  forget it ice balls,,i checked lakes on sat ,,from hunt,white,highland, all the way down to newburgh,,its done,,tight lines on the cod,, tell john,stay off
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 13, 2011, 07:34 PM
Thanks Mike.....just spoke to John...no way onhis lake even witha plank.  It's Over!!   Timne for Baccala!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 13, 2011, 09:44 PM
For everyone that I had the opportunity to fish with, and those of you that I missed, I have to say that this was one of the best years ice fishing that I have ever taken part of.  Started out the first weekend in December up here in Pa, and finished last weekend in Pa as well.  Fished 9 different lakes over those weekends, and learned a lot of new things along the way.  Holehawg, I think that if we can, May would be good for the Big D, and maybe even a trip to Highland with the boat, and I hope we find a little more success than we did last year.  As for the rest of you guys, stay safe, enjoy the summer, and I hope to see more of you next season.

I'll still be here for the duration, and researching new ideas of things to try for next season.....When you have only been doing this for the short number of years that I have, I have a lot of empty space to fill with knowledge...And I thank all of you that have helped me along the way !

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Mar 14, 2011, 11:21 AM
For everyone that I had the opportunity to fish with, and those of you that I missed, I have to say that this was one of the best years ice fishing that I have ever taken part of.  Started out the first weekend in December up here in Pa, and finished last weekend in Pa as well.  Fished 9 different lakes over those weekends, and learned a lot of new things along the way.  Holehawg, I think that if we can, May would be good for the Big D, and maybe even a trip to Highland with the boat, and I hope we find a little more success than we did last year.  As for the rest of you guys, stay safe, enjoy the summer, and I hope to see more of you next season.

I'll still be here for the duration, and researching new ideas of things to try for next season.....When you have only been doing this for the short number of years that I have, I have a lot of empty space to fill with knowledge...And I thank all of you that have helped me along the way !    you betcha buddy...we'll hit the d  soon...


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Mar 14, 2011, 08:30 PM
For everyone that I had the opportunity to fish with, and those of you that I missed, I have to say that this was one of the best years ice fishing that I have ever taken part of.  Started out the first weekend in December up here in Pa, and finished last weekend in Pa as well.  Fished 9 different lakes over those weekends, and learned a lot of new things along the way.  Holehawg, I think that if we can, May would be good for the Big D, and maybe even a trip to Highland with the boat, and I hope we find a little more success than we did last year.  As for the rest of you guys, stay safe, enjoy the summer, and I hope to see more of you next season.

I'll still be here for the duration, and researching new ideas of things to try for next season.....When you have only been doing this for the short number of years that I have, I have a lot of empty space to fill with knowledge...And I thank all of you that have helped me along the way !


You've helped quite a few people yourself Chris! Thanks! wish I would have fished with you guys a few more times this year, but I caught the laker bug big time and had a great season-gonna try 1 more time this weekend.  Anyway have a great spring/summer/fall and I'll see you guys next winter (hopefully in Dec. again..............
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 15, 2011, 11:12 AM
sorry i didn't get to fish this year with you guys! we will make up for it this year. i may set up a delaware canoe trip with some of the guys, and a few of my brothers. i'll let you know.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Mar 25, 2011, 05:48 PM
Hey guys,

I didn't get to fish much this season (only three times) but the times I did get out were a blast. It was really nice to meet you all, and I hope to see you guys again in the future. Holehawg thanks. Trout season opens soon, boder waters a little later. Summer months my wife and I are always  on the river or on one of the smaller lakes (Crystal is calling me as soon as the ice is out). I'll be around. Hit me up.

~EC
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Mar 31, 2011, 06:24 PM
Just have to say this has been a looooong season. Saw a guy out on Tennanah Lake yesterday! And there was no open water anywhere, not even at the shoreline. I put my stuff away weeks ago and am ready for trout but holy cow; from early December to early April there has been ice fishing in Sullivan County. That is pretty wild.

Good luck on the river this year everybody!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Apr 02, 2011, 04:50 PM
Hey guys,

I didn't get to fish much this season (only three times) but the times I did get out were a blast. It was really nice to meet you all, and I hope to see you guys again in the future. Holehawg thanks. Trout season opens soon, boder waters a little later. Summer months my wife and I are always  on the river or on one of the smaller lakes (Crystal is calling me as soon as the ice is out). I'll be around. Hit me up.

~EC
hey joe...lets try to float the d this spring .... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 03, 2011, 03:12 PM
About 3 weeks ago, I can now say I fibbed a little bit......I made it out yesterday for a majority of the daylight hours....unbelievably still 18" with solid shorelines.....here are a few pics !   And I just have to say to all of you, this is not supposed to be " rubbing it in "    :tipup:
The Lake:

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/015-1.jpg)


(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/021-3.jpg)

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/017.jpg)

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/019-1.jpg)

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/025.jpg)

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/026.jpg)

10" hole livewell
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/022-1.jpg)

Unless it gets cold again, I checked the shorelines this afternoon, I think that a plank will be necessary after today......

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Apr 03, 2011, 03:21 PM
And I almost forgot: Lunch !

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/029.jpg)

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Post by: boss j on Apr 03, 2011, 03:54 PM
nice day top    i heard the roundouts open end to end    ill be move there i think in a few lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Apr 04, 2011, 08:25 AM
good job topher! what a long season you had!! WOW!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Oct 27, 2011, 07:11 PM
Just giving a bump!!!!!!!!!!!!! Snow Flying here in Sullivan tonight..........bow season, rifle season, bow/smoke pole season and then..............ice ice baby......See you guys out there soon.

~EC
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 27, 2011, 07:38 PM
ITS ALMOST HERE!!! WE GOT SNOW/RAIN MIX IN ORANGE COUNTY TOO!!! tight lines asap!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 28, 2011, 09:08 AM
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen ! As you may know, there is cold and snow ( we already have 2" by me ) on the way !  Please say a little Prayer for our buddy Holehawg, as he is having some pretty serious health issues that he is dealing with.....at the doctor today running a few tests.....Soon enough boys and girls....it will be time...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 28, 2011, 09:20 AM
Welcome back ladies and gentlemen ! As you may know, there is cold and snow ( we already have 2" by me ) on the way !  Please say a little Prayer for our buddy Holehawg, as he is having some pretty serious health issues that he is dealing with.....at the doctor today running a few tests.....Soon enough boys and girls....it will be time...

tell holehawg if he needs anything dont be afraid to ask, if i can help it will be done. hope we can get together this year a few times. getting the venison now for the cookout on the ice so i gotta get out there...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 29, 2011, 06:04 PM
HiYa John...looking forward to spending some time together this season!!   Went and got myself involved in a J O B again, so it looks like weekends only for me.

Joe....you know our prayers are with you...... get that thing over with and get back out on the ice with us!!  Can't spend a season with out you...

Chris....Three inches of snow here on L.I. and the trees are still GREEN !!!  We may be fishing by Thanksgiving !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 29, 2011, 07:00 PM
You guys already think I'm nuts, but, here goes.........  Just read about the NEIT (North East Ice Tour) tournament and I think we should get together a couple of teams to fish these events!!!   The tour is on Pa. and NY lakes so that's in our ballpark!!!  How about it????  I'm looking for a partner for TEAM NO. 1 !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Oct 29, 2011, 08:12 PM
                                  I would like to learn more about the tournament ..... where?


w
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 29, 2011, 09:27 PM
                                  I would like to learn more about the tournament ..... where?


w


http://www.icefishingpa.com/ (http://www.icefishingpa.com/)

you can find all the information there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 29, 2011, 09:30 PM
How about it Chris....want to do some of these???  They are all on Sundays
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 29, 2011, 09:32 PM
some long rides too....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 29, 2011, 09:35 PM
for what you need to do to succeed in those tourneys, I don't have the time to put in
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Oct 29, 2011, 09:40 PM
will try iceballs hope to be on the ice with youse guys.....topher i put a reel on the rod that baby is sweet...thanks buddy :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 29, 2011, 09:45 PM
will try iceballs hope to be on the ice with youse guys.....topher i put a reel on the rod that baby is sweet...thanks buddy :)

you are welcome, I still gotta grab one of those tip ups....I forgot last weekend  ::) 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 30, 2011, 09:59 PM
BUMP
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 31, 2011, 08:55 AM
21 degrees here with snow on the ground. in the 60's where i was a few days ago!  ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 31, 2011, 04:03 PM
HiYa Pooley ........ Itchin' to get out there????   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 02, 2011, 02:06 PM
yes i am!!!

 my boss just sent this pic out.

(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/376729_2632927185295_1318881458_33113876_1917215883_n1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 02, 2011, 03:50 PM
Yes....THE FREEDOM TOWER...............  They should build two of them, next to each other!!!   Unfortunately, I'm sure that  "they" will try to knock thisone down also....I just hope we have a President when that happens that will Dust Them Off The Earth FOREVER !!!  There are no "Innocent Civilians" !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Nov 05, 2011, 05:24 AM
        I worked there up the 60th floor. now I am at the hub the new train station.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Nov 12, 2011, 03:53 PM
Hello all first post for me for the new season.  Boy am I ready.  I am really gonna put some "work" in on the ice this year. Looking forward to meeting up with a few of you.

Paul
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 12, 2011, 08:47 PM
Hi pdbjr1.....welcome back!!!  Where are you from anyway???   I (we) do a lot of fishing in Sullivan County.... is that within your range???  Looking forward to a FUN SEASON for all of us!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Nov 19, 2011, 06:53 PM
         I looked into the tourneys & there are to many rules for me ....thanks anyway ice balls.... :icefish: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 10, 2011, 12:02 AM
Thought it was about time to start up our annual "Southern N.Y." thread ...... all you Southern Boys....check in now.  There's not much ice in my area (L.I.), and it doesn't look like there's going to be any until January.  How about some of you guys in the higher elevations like The Catskills ????  Anything happening up there yet???

Let's keep our thread going.................
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 10, 2011, 04:33 AM
Nothing here in Dutchess, yet!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Dec 10, 2011, 07:43 AM
Since we already  had a southern NY BS thread, I combined it with the one that was just started.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Dec 10, 2011, 08:47 AM
Skim ice in the mornings. Gonna be a while I think.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: johnnieb71 on Dec 10, 2011, 09:03 AM
Not looking to good this year. The last 2 years I was on the ice locally before Christmas.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 10, 2011, 12:17 PM
EASY GUYS   think of it like this: over the last few years the ice has been lasting longer. now the beginning of ice is moving back a lil too. its like the seasons are rolling backwackward a few weeks...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Dec 10, 2011, 12:33 PM
Skim ice all over, if the wind holds off for a few more nights we might start getting somewhere. I'm still holding out hope for x-mass day ice fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 10, 2011, 01:16 PM
Skim ice all over, if the wind holds off for a few more nights we might start getting somewhere. I'm still holding out hope for x-mass day ice fishing.

I think the temperature is going to have to drop out for this to happen
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Dec 10, 2011, 01:37 PM
Here is my take on the weather December is on the mild side unless there is a change in NAO/PNA we are in for a mild winter. We will also see plenty of liquid precip. also some lakes like Sylvan, Gilead, Glenida, might have very little ice this has happened in the last 10 yrs. Cross your fingers and hope for a change in the 30 days if not go north they will be having our average winter. N.A.T.T. Rules !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 10, 2011, 06:24 PM
Hi Guys ! I'm Back !    Syracuse Gander show was great, got to catch up with a few old friends and make some new ones.....I will be on up here by Christmas....one way or another !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 10, 2011, 11:14 PM
Thanks adkRoy.....I knew this thread was around from last year but couldn't find it!    Topher, you be careful looking for that early ice ( tie a Looooong rope around your waist and attach the other end to a tree before you start walking out!!!).  LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 11, 2011, 09:48 AM
One of the guys that gave a seminar yesterday had a great idea for a safety rope...80 feet of rope inside a pvc tube that was about 2-3 feet long...a loop tied outside one end to be able to pull an end cap off.....pretty cool idea...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 11, 2011, 08:51 PM
       Hey fellas!
Just sittin here going through my gear, hope all is well with everyone, looks like we have to wait a few more weeks.
hope to see you all soon.

 Hey Chris! how is holehawg doing?

                                                              Kev
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 11, 2011, 11:16 PM
ok im gettin happy, i have a small stream that circles my back yard and on the pool, all day, there was ice!!!!   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 11, 2011, 11:48 PM
Boss Jigs.....John.... I know how you love to "push the envelope" by walking on that thin stuff, but, PLEASE be careful!!!   We'd rather spend our time fishing with you than reading about you in the papers!!!  Seriously.....no less than 4 inches!!!!!

Rodger 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 12, 2011, 12:25 AM
relax...   its just the first ice ive seen so far   lol   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 12, 2011, 07:48 AM
Thanks Roy. it put more people together. i like it!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Dec 12, 2011, 09:04 AM
Thanks Roy. it put more people together. i like it!

You guys are welcome.  Now that my Brother-in-law lives down that way, I'll have to fish some of those resevoirs I see. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 12, 2011, 11:15 AM
You guys are welcome.  Now that my Brother-in-law lives down that way, I'll have to fish some of those resevoirs I see. ;D

let me know when you're coming down this way.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 12, 2011, 11:29 AM
       Hey fellas!
Just sittin here going through my gear, hope all is well with everyone, looks like we have to wait a few more weeks.
hope to see you all soon.

 Hey Chris! how is holehawg doing?

                                                              Kev

As far as I know, all is well in the Land of Holehawg.........and thanks for the reminder, i need to call him tonight !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 12, 2011, 12:54 PM
does anyone here fish at glenmere lake in flordia,ny they have some huge crappies and pickerel ! also check out the ice fishing club im trying to make http://www.facebook.com/pages/Orange-County-NY-Ice-Fishing-Club/321109581232709
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 12, 2011, 02:36 PM
i liked you page.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 12, 2011, 08:14 PM
Wooo Hoooo !!  My new Strikemaster Ice Suit came today......tried it on.....I look like a Red popsicle!!!   LOL   Seriously, nice quality suit.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 12, 2011, 09:23 PM
i liked you page.

So did I !  Good Luck !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 12, 2011, 10:24 PM
thanks for everyone supporting the ice fishing club im trying to make any ides for the club would b appreciated might go to gander mtn in middletown ny i now a couple guys that work there maybe gander could help us out !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigfish54 on Dec 13, 2011, 09:43 AM
 I live in orange county and was wondering if theres any signs of ice north of newburgh. hoping to get out christmas week. So far all I have been seeing is some skim ice on some small ponds :unsure:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 13, 2011, 10:41 AM
im not sure big fish i haven't scouted any spots out im in college now in delhi,ny located in Delaware county n the pepacton reservoir and a lot of he lakes here has a little less then a half inch of ice but this weekend i want to start looking !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigfish54 on Dec 13, 2011, 11:18 AM
 Thanks for the ice info. I guess I will be waiting a little longer before I venture out. Maybe the week after christmas. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 13, 2011, 12:00 PM
thats when i usually start to go last year i started then to i think we will still get a lot of ice but not much snow this year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigfish54 on Dec 13, 2011, 12:08 PM
 My first outing last year was Dec. 16th, but its just to warm and rainy this year. Whenever it is I hope it is soon, I cant wait!! :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 13, 2011, 12:15 PM
yeah its 40% chance of rain Thursday and Monday through Thursday of next high 40 low 25 with a 40% chance of rain turning into snow so hopefully the rain doesn't come it looks like not until the first or second week of January going! :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 13, 2011, 02:49 PM
im not sure big fish i haven't scouted any spots out im in college now in delhi,ny located in Delaware county n the pepacton reservoir and a lot of he lakes here has a little less then a half inch of ice but this weekend i want to start looking !!!
WENT SCOUTING LAST NIGHT-NOTHING GOOD, MIGHT HAVE TO THROW SOME PANFISH IN THE POOL IF THIS KEEPS UP
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 13, 2011, 03:22 PM
i fished Christmas morning last year, in Sterling forest. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 13, 2011, 03:26 PM
My first outing last year was Dec. 16th, but its just to warm and rainy this year. Whenever it is I hope it is soon, I cant wait!! :icefish:

Heck, I was out the first weekend in December the last 2 years....on 5"    this blows having to wait !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 13, 2011, 04:49 PM
i know it sucks waiting but it will b here soon!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Dec 13, 2011, 08:20 PM
all the ponds i saw today in my travels held ic all day hopefully it stays cold !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 14, 2011, 12:44 PM
Pooley.....What's the deall with the lakes in Sterling Forest??  I was told  (many years ago) that they were private and "off limits" to fishing.  Has that changed??   Do we need any "special permission" to fish those lakes??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 14, 2011, 02:08 PM
After that halloween snow storm we had I thought we were going to have a nice long season of ice fishing but after golfing until the first week of december in upstate NY (go to grad school up there) i realized it's going to be a late start this year hopefully its a late ice out too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 14, 2011, 03:11 PM
Pooley.....What's the deall with the lakes in Sterling Forest??  I was told  (many years ago) that they were private and "off limits" to fishing.  Has that changed??   Do we need any "special permission" to fish those lakes??
Sterling Forest was a private, permit only area. in 1998, the state, along with some help from New Jersey bought most of it. it's Sterling Forest State Park now. same rules a Harriman for icefishing. just call Tiorati circle to see what is open. Sterling Lake, and Little Sterling lake are closed to icefishing and boats. too bad, because Big Sterling is DEEP! it holds lakers and browns.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 14, 2011, 10:40 PM
Pooley.....I'd like to take shot at Sterling this season.....keep me in mind when they lock up if you're going there...... like to join you.   

Rodger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 15, 2011, 04:44 AM
Im not that far away, I wouldnt mind trying it as well!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 15, 2011, 07:15 AM
we haven't done very well there in the past 5 years or so. it used to be better, but has dropped off lately. we can hit blue lake, but you can't use gas augers there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 15, 2011, 01:58 PM
wow!!!!!!!! this warm front is really throwing things off!!!! i just want to go ice fishing already!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 16, 2011, 09:02 AM
we haven't done very well there in the past 5 years or so. it used to be better, but has dropped off lately. we can hit blue lake, but you can't use gas augers there.

I'm OK with a hand auger up until the ice gets thicker than about 8-10 inches......after that, the ol' IceBalls is too pooped to pop !!   LOL  Where is Blue Lake??  Years ago we used to go to a place called "Blue Mountain Lake".....is that the same place??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 16, 2011, 06:29 PM
it is sometimes called Sterling Forest lake. it is south of Sterling lake about 1-2 miles.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Dec 19, 2011, 05:14 AM
Took a drive and checked some spots in Sullivan yesterday, its starting to freeze but no where near safe and were all small water. May be New Years?.?  :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 19, 2011, 10:53 AM
Took a drive and checked some spots in Sullivan yesterday, its starting to freeze but no where near safe and were all small water. May be New Years?.?  :(
what lakes you go by??? was there any open water on which lakes if so???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Dec 19, 2011, 11:09 AM
unless they are small ponds,,all lakes up here are open water,,,winds are not helping
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 19, 2011, 04:45 PM
SHALLOW WATER ponds in sullivan are froze! i know my fist stop is covered completely. not sure of thickness   but a few nights will add to it fast! now if we can just turn off the days.... lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 22, 2011, 03:38 PM
i see alot of new thread for other regions in New York. that's great. we're on our 193 page!  :o ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 22, 2011, 05:32 PM
i see alot of new thread for other regions in New York. that's great. we're on our 193 page!  :o ;D

the only thread bigger in NY is the Oneida Lake thread
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 22, 2011, 06:18 PM
that lake is bigger than all of ours combined! LOL!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 23, 2011, 05:21 PM
How about we get a group together this year to hit one of the really big lakes for a weekend trip ???  I'm sure we could get some local guys up there to take us out for a day or two.  As a matter of fact, one guy already said he would be glad to show us the ropes anytime we want to come up ( I forget what lake).  If we plan it now, it might actually happen !!!  ????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 23, 2011, 06:04 PM
i think right now we all just better pray for ice in general iceballs....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 23, 2011, 06:08 PM
How about we get a group together this year to hit one of the really big lakes for a weekend trip ???  I'm sure we could get some local guys up there to take us out for a day or two.  As a matter of fact, one guy already said he would be glad to show us the ropes anytime we want to come up ( I forget what lake).  If we plan it now, it might actually happen !!!  ????

Count me in!  At this rate, Ill be packing my kayak...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Dec 23, 2011, 07:21 PM
I would say after Jan. 16 if there is no ice stick a fork in all of us !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 23, 2011, 11:20 PM
C'mon you guys.....you KNOW we're gonna get good ice sooner or later!!!   We've had late years before, and they usually led to longer seasons in the Spring months.   Have a little FAITH !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Dec 24, 2011, 11:43 AM
hows it goin guys...im down in Orange county and not much ice to be found. Has anyone been by Huntington or Morningside. Those are usually my first spots to lockup?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 24, 2011, 11:47 AM
last week there was ice on some of the lakes in back bays ,but the rain took care of that .i gess we well have to wate another week or too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 24, 2011, 09:59 PM
We had some ice in a parking lot down the road from me.  It was in the shade but it still looked promising!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 25, 2011, 08:25 AM
Merry Christmas All!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 25, 2011, 09:14 AM
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS ICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 25, 2011, 10:18 AM
Christmas and Hanukkah greetings to all my fellow SENY ice anglers. I will be more active on I.S. this year. I crashed my computer last December had other bills,etc. to take care of before worrying about a new computer. Thanks to my family I now have a new computer (Christmas present) . Once I get it set up I will be on line on a regular basis. I'm using a relative's system today.
  A good 2012 ice season to every one. Flag up

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 25, 2011, 01:35 PM
hey pooly    194!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Dec 25, 2011, 03:22 PM
Drove around a little today and it looks like Santa brought a decent crust of ice to some of the higher elevation ponds and lakes. If all goes well the smaller water could be ready in 2 weeks or so.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 25, 2011, 03:58 PM
i went for a walk, in my t-shirt. sat by a pond in goshen. just barely skimmed most the way. its only about 5 foot at deepest. just sat there trying to get cold like i was fish like i usually am on this day...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 25, 2011, 04:09 PM
Christmas and Hanukkah greetings to all my fellow SENY ice anglers. I will be more active on I.S. this year. I crashed my computer last December had other bills,etc. to take care of before worrying about a new computer. Thanks to my family I now have a new computer (Christmas present) . Once I get it set up I will be on line on a regular basis. I'm using a relative's system today.
  A good 2012 ice season to every one. Flag up

 Steve

Mr. Clean, Welcome back !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 25, 2011, 07:17 PM
boss jigs what pond cause i live in goshen?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 25, 2011, 07:38 PM
boss jigs what pond cause i live in goshen?
Merry Christmas fellas!

Seen plenty of ice today-unfotunetaly it was all in my jack and coke!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 25, 2011, 11:54 PM
Christmas and Hanukkah greetings to all my fellow SENY ice anglers. I will be more active on I.S. this year. I crashed my computer last December had other bills,etc. to take care of before worrying about a new computer. Thanks to my family I now have a new computer (Christmas present) . Once I get it set up I will be on line on a regular basis. I'm using a relative's system today.
  A good 2012 ice season to every one. Flag up

 Steve

Hi Steve.....Welcome Back....glad to see you back on the scene and ready to go!!!   All we need now is some ice!!  Merry Christmas to you and your family.... and a Happy & Healthy New Year !!!   See you sooon  (I hope )!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 26, 2011, 01:26 AM
boss jigs what pond cause i live in goshen?
theres 2 small farm ponds close to me. where in goshen you at?   pm me...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 26, 2011, 08:48 AM
Merry Christmas fellas!

Seen plenty of ice today-unfortunetly it was all in my jack and coke!!!!!!!!

That's not really a bad thing ya know.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 26, 2011, 09:20 AM
Merry Christmas fellas!

Seen plenty of ice today-unfotunetaly it was all in my jack and coke!!!!!!!!

Not enough Jack!   Alcohol doesn't freeze.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Dec 26, 2011, 09:55 AM
Hello. New guy from Orange County who is also addicted to ice fishing. Been lurking for a while and decided to join in on the fun. Santa got me my first gas auger, a Strikemaster Mag 2000. C'mon Ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigfish54 on Dec 26, 2011, 10:04 AM
 Welcome and congrats on your new auger!!!! :clap:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 26, 2011, 10:10 AM
all you need is ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Dec 26, 2011, 10:29 AM
Cmon,Cmon. Ice !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 26, 2011, 10:50 AM
Been driving around Orange County today and no ice to be seen on any decent size ponds or lakes. Looks like it might be awhile
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 26, 2011, 12:04 PM
John23.....WELCOME TO IS......best icefishing website ANYWHERE !!!  I hav e the Strikemaster Mag2000 for about 6 years now.....no problems to speak of....you made a good choice !!! 

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 26, 2011, 01:30 PM
Welcome and congrats on your new auger!!!! :clap:
Welcome aboard John!
Good group of guys on this site
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 26, 2011, 02:57 PM
Hello. New guy from Orange County who is also addicted to ice fishing. Been lurking for a while and decided to join in on the fun. Santa got me my first gas auger, a Strikemaster Mag 2000. C'mon Ice.

Welcome to the site!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 26, 2011, 09:58 PM
Drove around a little today and it looks like Santa brought a decent crust of ice to some of the higher elevation ponds and lakes. If all goes well the smaller water could be ready in 2 weeks or so.

Right down the road from you (7 miles down in Hankins.) If you need someone to fish with let me know. Could be a while though.  :P

I'll buy the first round at the hotel.

~EC
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: whateversbiting on Dec 26, 2011, 10:19 PM
what recomended down westchester county for big lake trout, brown, rainbows, or land locked salmon?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 26, 2011, 10:50 PM
what recomended down westchester county for big lake trout, brown, rainbows, or land locked salmon?

Probably your best bet would be Lake Gleneida or Lake Gilead, both very deep lakes.  Because theyare deep, they sometimes do not freeze up enough for safe ice (looks like this year might be such a time), so be very careful if you try them.  The various reservoirs are also good for these species, but because they are so large, its difficult to pick a productive spot to target them.   Anyway ....WELCOME TO ICE SHANTY.  Be Safe.....Have Fun !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 27, 2011, 05:07 AM
Hello. New guy from Orange County who is also addicted to ice fishing. Been lurking for a while and decided to join in on the fun. Santa got me my first gas auger, a Strikemaster Mag 2000. C'mon Ice.

Welcome to the club
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Dec 27, 2011, 09:33 AM
Thanx for the welcome. Once we get some ice in Orange county I will be on Glenmere, Greenwoodlake and local ponds if anyone wants to hookup. Also, I take a couple of trips upstate to St. lawrence and Onieda. Also want to try Schroon this year.

Question for anyone that knows about the mag 2000. Where is the darn primer bulb? Can't sem to locate it.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 27, 2011, 09:43 AM
Thinking of buying a Marcum troller or showdown, maybe a flasher thinking the lx 3...being that I fish with a handful of you I would appreciate any input you guys would have...thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 27, 2011, 01:37 PM
Thinking of buying a Marcum troller or showdown, maybe a flasher thinking the lx 3...being that I fish with a handful of you I would appreciate any input you guys would have...thanks

You'll get many different answers but I have a Vex (Fl-8) and love it the only thing i wish it had was a zoom. At the time i bought it i didn't even think about that but now i wish i got it. It is available on the other models so I guess I'll have to upgrade  ;D. It's all about personal preference and what you are going to target and if you are fishing deep or shallow. I would recommend fishing with someone who has any of these who would let you try them out but I would definitely get a flasher for ice fishing. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 27, 2011, 03:05 PM
Thinking of buying a Marcum troller or showdown, maybe a flasher thinking the lx 3...being that I fish with a handful of you I would appreciate any input you guys would have...thanks
i have a vx-1 pro, so you should try it. i like the troller and showdown, but have never seen one in operation.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 27, 2011, 03:12 PM
Thanx for the welcome. Once we get some ice in Orange county I will be on Glenmere, Greenwoodlake and local ponds if anyone wants to hookup. Also, I take a couple of trips upstate to St. lawrence and Onieda. Also want to try Schroon this year.

Question for anyone that knows about the mag 2000. Where is the darn primer bulb? Can't sem to locate it.

Re: Strikemaster Mag 2000......As far as I know, there is no "primer bulb" on the motor.  If you feel you need to prime it, just depress the throttle a few times before pulling the starter cord.  Don't forget to Push the Yellow button "In" before pulling the cord, and EVERY TIME YOU PULL THE STARTER CORD!!!  ALSO, USE THE yELLOW BUTTON TO STOP THE MOTOR.....DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR OFF WITH THE TOGGLE SWITCH.  All of this information is in the Strikemaster owners manual....read it carefully before you start your auger.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 27, 2011, 03:29 PM
Thinking of buying a Marcum troller or showdown, maybe a flasher thinking the lx 3...being that I fish with a handful of you I would appreciate any input you guys would have...thanks

I have the LX5 and love it.  I use it from setting my tipups in deep water to jigging.  Would not go fishing without it. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Dec 27, 2011, 08:00 PM
if ur looking in putnam/westchester  defintly give glenieda a try. May not catch a ton but the quality is hard to beat. my first time there i saw a 13.5 brown pulled out of there. also lots of lakers over 24 Inch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Dec 27, 2011, 08:30 PM
eeehhh. Another warm night in sullivan. 40 degrees and raining.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Dec 27, 2011, 09:18 PM
Re: Strikemaster Mag 2000......As far as I know, there is no "primer bulb" on the motor.  If you feel you need to prime it, just depress the throttle a few times before pulling the starter cord.  Don't forget to Push the Yellow button "In" before pulling the cord, and EVERY TIME YOU PULL THE STARTER CORD!!!  ALSO, USE THE yELLOW BUTTON TO STOP THE MOTOR.....DO NOT TURN THE MOTOR OFF WITH THE TOGGLE SWITCH.  All of this information is in the Strikemaster owners manual....read it carefully before you start your auger.

Thanx for the advice. I emailed strikemaster and got a quick response (good customer service). The Tecumsah engine does not have a primer bulb like you said. I read the manual and it says to turn off the engine do this:

After completing the cutting of an ice fishing hole, STOP the engine by allowing the engine to return to
idle and moving the ignition switch to the OFF position.

You said to use the "yellow button" to turn off. The "run and off" switch is red. Are you sure. I have no idea since this is my first gas auger.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 27, 2011, 10:18 PM
eeehhh. Another warm night in sullivan. 40 degrees and raining.

36 and raining, but not looking very promising up this way either guys....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 27, 2011, 11:35 PM
i am really starting to wonder if we are even going to get good ice this year???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 28, 2011, 12:11 AM
John23:  Yes, I'm sure about turning off the motor with the Yellow button......was told to me by a Strikemaster technician.  You can leave the toggle switch in the "On" position at all times.  It's a pain to push the Yellow button in every time you pull the starter cord, but it DOES make the motor easier to start.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Dec 28, 2011, 05:02 AM
ITS GOING TO START,,CALLING FOR TEMPS IN THE TEENS TONIGHT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 28, 2011, 05:40 AM
Long range looks like it's finally going to start cooling down next week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Dec 28, 2011, 01:56 PM
northern sullivan county it shows 5-6 days of low 30s during day and teens at nite. starting on sunday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 28, 2011, 03:56 PM
Well final decision I bought the marcum lx3...hope it works out!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 28, 2011, 07:03 PM
            where did you get it ? or did you order it ...I went to gander mountain & they didn't have the lx-3.... :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 28, 2011, 07:20 PM
            where did you get it ? or did you order it ...I went to gander mountain & they didn't have the lx-3.... :tipup: :tipup:
I ordered it, had gift cards from Christmas, should get it next week ordered it through a local store here in Rockland.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 29, 2011, 04:09 AM
well if this wind eases up we shopuld be getting ice!!!! just looked at the temp where i fish and its only 15 degrees!!!!    its comming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 29, 2011, 09:57 AM
19 degrees at the lake at 10:30!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Dec 29, 2011, 02:37 PM
drove around the county today,,not even a hint of hard water on any of the lakes,,ponds are skimed over,,going to be awhile
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 29, 2011, 03:06 PM
looking at the 10 day forecast and the 2nd and 3rd would be great ice making days if it was't for the wind the 4th looks good but after that not so good... when is this cold weather going to stick around?  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 29, 2011, 03:27 PM
I think it's time to get the boats back out!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 29, 2011, 04:10 PM
EASY NOW BC,  Patience, Patience...........we'll get there !!!!   LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 29, 2011, 08:39 PM
EASY NOW BC,  Patience, Patience...........we'll get there !!!!   LOL
Hey Rodger!
hope all is well, see you on the ice soon........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Dec 30, 2011, 04:14 PM
could not take it anymore,,dropped the boat in,1/3 of the lake had skim at 12pm,by 1600,all gone,water temp 42,,took home 3 pig perch,,,had to get it out of system
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Dec 30, 2011, 04:50 PM
It's not looking good and if we don't get anything before MLK we can stick a fork in it the days will be longer and temps even out on the average.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Dec 30, 2011, 04:53 PM
I'll figure out where and how to catch something ice or no ice soon..I'm ready to fish off a shore or down the shore with this balmy weather.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 30, 2011, 08:30 PM
Any time you guys want, you can join me down here on L.I.......we're catching:  Herring (off the piers), Cod, Ling, Blackfish, Sea Bass......all you want !!! 

I can't stand it -------  I need ICE !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 30, 2011, 11:31 PM
ice balls, i havent fished li, in 10 yrs,its too costy to travel therei use to fish captree a lot for fruck and i use to clam ther, i miss them days   yes i am setting hear wating for ice ,happy new yr evert one be safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 31, 2011, 07:02 AM
Any time you guys want, you can join me down here on L.I.......we're catching:  Herring (off the piers), Cod, Ling, Blackfish, Sea Bass......all you want !!! 

I can't stand it -------  I need ICE !!!
              the cod & blackfish sound good ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Dec 31, 2011, 07:04 AM
Any time you guys want, you can join me down here on L.I.......we're catching:  Herring (off the piers), Cod, Ling, Blackfish, Sea Bass......all you want !!! 

I can't stand it -------  I need ICE !!!
i thought blackfish was closed now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 31, 2011, 07:46 AM
boy my spelling sucks, had to many drinks i gess
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Dec 31, 2011, 07:49 AM
ice balls, i havent fished li, in 10 yrs,its too costy to travel therei use to fish captree a lot for fruck and i use to clam ther, i miss them days   yes i am setting hear wating for ice ,happy new yr evert one be safe

If you've been drinking, always make sure you have a designated typer to help you at home. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 31, 2011, 07:51 AM
yea that was last night, this rain well not help ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 01, 2012, 12:28 AM
Semper Fi................. Hi Mike;  Yes Blackfish is closed for about a month (breeding season)...it will open again in about two weeks.  Guys have been catching really big SLOB  Blackfish as by-catch while fishing for Cod/Ling/etc.  I see things are still all H2O up there.  If it doesn't get cold soon we'll all be screwed for the season.
Had my boat shrink wrapped today....the guy who did the job showed up in shorts and a tee shirt.  Can't blame him, itwas 56 Degrees & sunny!!!  Is this really New Years Eve????  56 Degrees??????????

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 01, 2012, 05:57 AM
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL,  LAST YEAR AT THIS TIME I HAD 10+ INCHES AND WAS ON HARD WATER,,THIS YEAR,NO ICE,,BUT WALKING OUT THE DOOR TO STEAM COMING OFF THE LAKE,42 DEGREES,COCKTAIL IN MY HAND FROMLAST NIGHT(VO ON THE ROCKS 2-CHERRYS),AND GOING TO MAKE THE BEST OF IT IN THE BOAT.ICEBALLS ILL LET YOU YOU WHEN IT LOCKS UP,YOU WRAP UP THE BOAT TO EARLY,,BUMMER
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 01, 2012, 07:03 AM
Happy new year everyone!   Here's hoping for a safe, healthy new years with lots of ice, if not on the lake then in our glass!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 01, 2012, 02:33 PM
Happy new year everyone!

Worked 14 hrs ot last night then fished from shore on diverting and croton falls this morning-one small bass and a big hit that I missed (maybe a walleye?)

Hope we get ice soon so we can all have a happy new year.......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: natureboy68 on Jan 01, 2012, 03:16 PM
At about when should we worry for ice on the croton reservoirs? Was up in Putnam this past week, sure was balmy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Jan 01, 2012, 03:30 PM
Two wks at least.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 01, 2012, 08:08 PM
Two wks at least.
I agree at least 2 weeks......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 03, 2012, 07:34 PM
i was at glenieda late last january...some spots were 5 inches others were 2-3...better be safe than sorry
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 04, 2012, 09:41 AM
That is at least encouraging....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 04, 2012, 10:17 AM
does anyone think the skim ice will last through this weekend?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 04, 2012, 11:01 AM
we will be making ice today, and every night, so things are looking up!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 04, 2012, 12:28 PM
does anyone think the skim ice will last through this weekend?

No.  But I'm often wrong, as my wife sez....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: whateversbiting on Jan 04, 2012, 02:33 PM
ganna warm up tomorrow fighting day vs night game
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 04, 2012, 03:27 PM
it still looks promising cause the prediction for Saturday is dropping !!! and its below freezing every night ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 04, 2012, 03:29 PM
i my self mite look arond for some ice tomarrow in the back bays  let yous know
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 04, 2012, 05:45 PM
                                                                                 ready to go ! ! !    :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 04, 2012, 06:35 PM
I hope my wife is right, and Im wrong
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dubc99 on Jan 04, 2012, 07:17 PM
me too. hope the ice we make the next few days stays around
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 04, 2012, 07:24 PM
local pond held my weight, 250lbs., 2 feet from shore. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:03 PM
Going out to check some small water in Sullivan County tomorrow.  I will report anything favorable.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:40 PM
took my spud out to the local pond. 2' feet out one inch. As long as we hold serve through the weekend we will be out by the 3rd to 4th week in January.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 04, 2012, 08:41 PM
john23 i hope u r right!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 04, 2012, 08:43 PM
most of the lakes up my way will be ready next weekend.......Stood on 4" tonight 25 feet from shore....50 feet farther out 3"......I will be on this weekend !!!!! :tipup:

P.S.  Going out with Holehawg...will get pics...he says Hi Guys !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kamilinthere on Jan 05, 2012, 12:01 AM
most of the lakes up my way will be ready next weekend.......Stood on 4" tonight 25 feet from shore....50 feet farther out 3"......I will be on this weekend !!!!! :tipup:

im from nyc and i wana try to get out mind sharing where thiers ice?  for the sake of starting my season?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 05, 2012, 07:33 AM
say hi to Joe for me Chris! good luck!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 05, 2012, 08:47 AM
most of the lakes up my way will be ready next weekend.......Stood on 4" tonight 25 feet from shore....50 feet farther out 3"......I will be on this weekend !!!!! :tipup:

im from nyc and i wana try to get out mind sharing where thiers ice?  for the sake of starting my season?

I am up in PA .....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 05, 2012, 08:54 AM
i my self mite look arond for some ice tomarrow in the back bays  let yous know
I think it will be a go this weekend but probably not all frozen in the middle..what you see Dog ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 05, 2012, 12:11 PM
do u guys think the ice will stay with use with temps in the high 40's but under 32 at night?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 05, 2012, 12:57 PM
Harriman State Park has some lakes locked up. i drove through today. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 05, 2012, 01:28 PM
Good luck with overly cautious rangers opening HSP. We go through this every year.....
We're still a few weeks away here in Orange County, NY.

This time last year I had a dozen or so trips already under my belt. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 05, 2012, 02:27 PM
I doubt HP will open anytime soon or at all this season. we would need a jack frost miracle.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 05, 2012, 03:03 PM
one of my favorite pickerel lakes in orange county is locked up with a little less then half inch of ice  ;D ;D but it will b all gone if we have these warm temps like they are saying :'( :'( :'( :'( >:( >:( >:( >:( :-\ :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 05, 2012, 03:16 PM
Checked Morningside today and some other Sullivan County lakes of similar size. Ice thickness ranged form 1.5"-3" of black ice. Only went out 15 yards on each (was by myself) and it was pretty cold up there. I'd say as long as it drops into the 20's overnight, we should be good to go by this time next week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 05, 2012, 03:30 PM
ok good most nights its going to!!!! i hope ur right i at least want to go out twice before i have to go back to college on the 23 !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 05, 2012, 03:31 PM
i put this on the ny thread but i guess i will put it here to. Regulation Change: As of August 17, 2011, the number of allowable lines, with or without a rod, that may be used for angling in freshwater was increased to 3 lines. Where ice fishing is permitted, 3 hand lines plus 5 tip-ups may be used
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2012, 03:33 PM
ok good most nights its going to!!!! i hope ur right i at least want to go out twice before i have to go back to college on the 23 !!

bring you gear up to college and fish there like i do (if you go to college up north)... fishing up north is a lot better then down here right now they are on the ice already!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 05, 2012, 03:57 PM
true but i dont bring a car up and im in a dorm room lol i wish i could there is places all over to fish in Delaware county! i bring my regular fishing gear there im trying to start a fishing team !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 05, 2012, 04:37 PM
Go lite, and use a bicycle or taxi. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 05, 2012, 05:19 PM
i put this on the ny thread but i guess i will put it here to. Regulation Change: As of August 17, 2011, the number of allowable lines, with or without a rod, that may be used for angling in freshwater was increased to 3 lines. Where ice fishing is permitted, 3 hand lines plus 5 tip-ups may be used
Really? I'm gonna check my reg book. Didn't even bother to check that this year!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 05, 2012, 05:44 PM
If anyone is near Swinging Bridge or Huntington and knows the status please post. It is about an 45 min from me so a bit of a hike.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 05, 2012, 06:09 PM
i put this on the ny thread but i guess i will put it here to. Regulation Change: As of August 17, 2011, the number of allowable lines, with or without a rod, that may be used for angling in freshwater was increased to 3 lines. Where ice fishing is permitted, 3 hand lines plus 5 tip-ups may be used


 :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:   :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 05, 2012, 06:46 PM
Wolfpack. Thnks for letting us down in orange county know. Keep up the good work. Thanks walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 05, 2012, 07:44 PM
yeah wolf   thanks    got me dreamin again...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 05, 2012, 07:47 PM
ok i need ice and fast!!! i just made a new jig that looks like it should kill from perch and crappie to walleye and pike!!!!   if they produce i will have more on the ice with me .....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 05, 2012, 07:51 PM
 the changes are for three fishing poles only on open water and ice fishing too.  :tipup: Hoping the back coves are thick enough saturday if not, I'm going saltwater ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 05, 2012, 08:09 PM
sounds good, originally I thought it was only for open water but read it again..either way I was always a three pole johnny! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 06, 2012, 11:12 AM
Well since it looks like good ice is a week or so away, I think I'm going to try doing some Hudson River Atlantic Tom Cod fishing !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 06, 2012, 12:02 PM
swing brage is open water/ hilaqnd lake i was at yesterday, about 3 ins of ice but i stayed in a little back bay,it looked like there mite of been open water in the middle of the lake, but today at my house hear its 52, that well not help
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 06, 2012, 01:18 PM
5 new tip ups..check, New Marcum lx3...check, new jigging pole...check, new jigs..check, new bibs and boots...check, ice....not so much
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: whateversbiting on Jan 06, 2012, 01:49 PM
5 new tip ups..check, New Marcum lx3...check, new jigging pole...check, new jigs..check, new bibs and boots...check, ice....not so much

i feel you got 10 new tip ups new bibs coat and boots and hope i can finaly hit ice lake champlain tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snakemansteve on Jan 06, 2012, 02:59 PM
Not sure if it will last with this warm weather but Morgan Lake has 1 inch of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: whateversbiting on Jan 06, 2012, 03:03 PM
Not sure if it will last with this warm weather but Morgan Lake has 1 inch of ice.

i herd they werent stocking morgan lake this ice season not sure if true or not  but whats some buddies said
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 06, 2012, 05:40 PM
yes today was a warm one :( I don't plan on spudding any ice but i'm going up to check it for myself.. i won't dare bs ice under 4 inches that is certain.. but i have to see for myself how it is .. i'll follow up a report after the weekend. be safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 06, 2012, 06:20 PM
hey big joe, from the O.C. eh, do you ever fish any of those ponds in the stewart forest / mta lands? looks good from google earth imaging.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 06, 2012, 07:29 PM
jiignut no i haven't i really want to try but i checked them out over the summer for bass fishing most of them u have to walk a mile ur not aloud to drive on the roads unless ur hunting im not sure ice fishing though u might b able to drive a snowmobile on it but im out of luck i dont have a snowmobile
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 06, 2012, 07:33 PM
hey big joe, from the O.C. eh, do you ever fish any of those ponds in the stewart forest / mta lands? looks good from google earth imaging.
jiignut welcome aboard, couldn't help notice you are a newbie on IS .. this is cool.. enjoy this thread!  btw i sent you a pm.. ;) be safe out there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 06, 2012, 07:40 PM
Okay, who is going to try ice fishing tomorrow in sullivan county?  I'll be up before noon just to scout it out some private ponds which should be good to go ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 06, 2012, 07:43 PM
did aney one go fishing today? i mite go look arond in the morring my self
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 06, 2012, 07:47 PM
privateeyes let me now how the ice is in Sullivan county thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 06, 2012, 07:57 PM
Will do big joe , hopefully it is ready after tonight.. i'm going to take my time in the am.. call a friend and decide on bait for tipups, otherwise we travel a bit further north in search of small water.. either way, i'll report here.. i don't expect much safe ice yet and I know not to bother risky ice, gl be safe everybody
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 06, 2012, 08:01 PM
ok thanks there's more ice right now in my freezer then on the lakes cause of the warm weather  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 06, 2012, 08:08 PM
I know from reading this thread as well as knowing from other sources ;D I am no way rushing upstate from jersey to fall below thin ice .. i would have gone to belmar on the ocean explorer for deep water cod ling and blackfish if it weren't for helping my buddy with his heat stove which is on the blink ..secondary propane ::)it will be fun all the same
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 06, 2012, 08:11 PM
lucky!! i wish the ocean was closer to me all the lakes here are frozen and not safe to walk on and all the fish in the rivers are all more up river now im going crazy without fishing !! :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 06, 2012, 08:29 PM
yes i know i know..it does suck this bs weather.. i have my truck loade with my clam and everything to leae up there knowing my favorite lks closer to my home in nnj are worse off .. i might do saltwater..it is about the same distance about 1 1/2 hrs. each way upstate or  to  belmar.. I live in nnj .. I haven't done any wreck/ bottom fishing in a couple seasons but it is awesome when the weather is nice like it is these days.. saltwater fish taste even better than freshwater imo.. and I tasted many of both to know ,, the thing with down the shore is the damn wind and wave heights and that seasick rocking bs .. i take them over the counter pills and it helps, but I don't  like anything over 5 ft in the ocean.  If it stays this stupid warm,, I may post my party boat catches here lol ..cheers!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 06, 2012, 08:32 PM
yeah might as well good luck!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 06, 2012, 08:33 PM
                         welcome to the shantie jiggnut a lot of info on here .... :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 06, 2012, 09:49 PM
thanks guys, i can see some late nights with all this info.   :wacko:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 07, 2012, 05:39 AM
At this rate, Im going to go small game hunting again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 07, 2012, 05:43 AM
it must be spring,,my bulbs in the garden have shoots allready
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ak47 on Jan 07, 2012, 10:24 AM
I`ve been dreaming about fishing Cross River but couldn`t wait any more and ventured to the Adks with my buddies on Friday, Jan 6. Here`s the report, if of any interest.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=15019.20
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 07, 2012, 12:18 PM
As many of you know, our friend Holehawg has been off line for some time now.....we hooked up for a morning and fished a pond local to me in Pa.   Loading pics:   


He said to tell everyone hi and that all is well......wishes that we can all get together and fish this year....

Pics:

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Total was close to 2 dozen pickerel and the one walleye.......Ice slimmed down to unsafe conditions as we were leaving......Hopefully we can get another cold snap and get back out on it !!!



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 07, 2012, 12:59 PM
great job guys!! good to see Joe is still kicking! first fish on the thread this year!! :clap:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 07, 2012, 01:04 PM
nice fish today it feels like spring out its currently 56 out i dont think there will b many ice fishing days :'(
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Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 07, 2012, 03:37 PM
I was out for a ride today....checked out Toronto reservoir,whitelake, and acouple others. all are averaging about 2.5 inches of solid ice...that was about 15 feet from shore....seems like we got alittle more waiting to do for the bigger bodies of water
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2012, 04:34 PM
so the pond by my house surprisingly held up with todays warm temps. still has ice but also looks slushy. Hopefully it gets below freezing tonight to lock it back up so it does not lose more tomorrow. Looking at the extended forecast it looks good after thursdays rain!
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 07, 2012, 04:41 PM
i went fishing at hi land lake  at daylight ,about 2 1/2 ins of ice but ware it milted yesterday it honey cone the ice , i fish not to far from shore but as soon as the sun got on the ice it began to melt,  i lift there was water coming to the top as i walked , we need a deep frees
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 07, 2012, 05:06 PM
                                                    you have some good eating there ......  :thumbsup:
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Post by: Bric028 on Jan 07, 2012, 05:39 PM
Hey everyone,  I am new to the site and thread and have read a couple of comments about Morningside lake up here in Sullivan county. I drove by there today and seen about 10 to 15 fisherman spread out over the lake. I didn't check the ice but am assuming by the numbers the ice is finally here.
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 07, 2012, 06:11 PM
Hey !!  Joe, Glad to see you back out on the ice.....judging by that first pic youre still catching the same size fish as always (yuk, yuk, yuk !!).  See you on Huntington in the VERY near future.
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Post by: wetdreams on Jan 07, 2012, 07:25 PM
Bric028 welcome to the site. Keep the reports coming from sullivan county. Maybe we can hook up some day up in sullivan county when we get some safer ice. walt
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 07, 2012, 08:09 PM
Anyone with info on Huntington ice conditions ?   I know Holehawg was going for a trip out that way......
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Post by: pooley on Jan 08, 2012, 07:49 AM
Hey everyone,  I am new to the site and thread and have read a couple of comments about Morningside lake up here in Sullivan county. I drove by there today and seen about 10 to 15 fisherman spread out over the lake. I didn't check the ice but am assuming by the numbers the ice is finally here.

welcome to the shanty!!
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Post by: mschott on Jan 08, 2012, 08:46 AM
great job topher looks like you and holehawg had a great day !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 08, 2012, 10:46 AM
For all you Rockland and Orange county guys drove around Orange County today and most lakes are locked up or have one or two small spots of open water. Glenmere had about an inch of ice. Hopefully we will have a good freeze soon so we can get out.
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Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 08, 2012, 11:07 AM
thanks for the info moose...get to see walton or round lake?
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Post by: pooley on Jan 08, 2012, 11:23 AM
Walton and Round lakes take longer to ice up because of the springs in them.
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 08, 2012, 11:41 AM
great job topher looks like you and holehawg had a great day !

it was nice to catch up.......how the Beach looking, ready to fish ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 08, 2012, 01:56 PM
"For all you Rockland and Orange county guys drove around Orange County today and most lakes are locked up or have one or two small spots of open water. Glenmere had about an inch of ice. Hopefully we will have a good freeze soon so we can get out. "

was at glenmere today to! i was looking for spring fishing spots and looking at the ice it looks good only need a week or so of cold days n were golden thats one of my favorite places to fish u just have to know where to go. do u know if u can ice fish on creamery pond ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 08, 2012, 01:58 PM
here is a vid i made last year at the ice fishing contest at glenmere lake:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 08, 2012, 03:05 PM
BIG BLUE!!!!!
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 08, 2012, 04:18 PM
BIG BLUE!!!!!

They will be playing golf after next week... Go Pack Go!
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 08, 2012, 04:27 PM
BIG BLUE!!!!!

WHAT???  Someone caught big Bluefish???   Where???  What are they hitting???  C'mon...give me a hint !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 08, 2012, 05:21 PM
BIG BLUE!!!!!
Sounds like a lot of fickle fans out there! You can't spell ELITE without ELI!! Go GMEN!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 09, 2012, 10:15 AM
Yes I have not seen Holehawg on here what's up? No PC?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 09, 2012, 11:07 AM
thanks for the info moose...get to see walton or round lake?
Just rode past Walton and Round. Walton is wide open and Round is skimmed over with some open spots
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 09, 2012, 11:10 AM
moose do u think glenmere will be open this weekend cause i have a feeling the crappies are right along shore like in the spring?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 09, 2012, 11:14 AM
also any one fishing from shore at Walton never fished there was thinking about going there tomorrow for some trout
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 09, 2012, 11:30 AM
not much access from shore at Walton. only 2 spots.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 09, 2012, 11:58 AM
ok pooley do u think its still worth it what should i use as bait
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 09, 2012, 01:34 PM
Yes I have not seen Holehawg on here what's up? No PC?

No Internet......he finds access now and then, but for the most part is not on.....Shawn, How goes things?  Coming back to Highland again this year?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 09, 2012, 02:14 PM
If we get ice I'll be up there at are hunting camp. This no ice is bad!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 09, 2012, 02:17 PM
If we get ice I'll be up there at are hunting camp. This no ice is bad!!!!!!!!!!!!
,,WHAT HUNTING CAMP ARE YA AT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Jan 09, 2012, 02:36 PM
it was nice to catch up.......how the Beach looking, ready to fish ?

 from a boat maybe  :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 09, 2012, 03:14 PM
from a boat maybe  :(


That's still not a bad thing.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 09, 2012, 03:47 PM
ok pooley do u think its still worth it what should i use as bait
from the DEC launch site use spoons to reach out. also, across from Bocci's
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 09, 2012, 04:19 PM
moose do u think glenmere will be open this weekend cause i have a feeling the crappies are right along shore like in the spring?
Tough to say its freezing up nice but these next 3 warm days could screw us
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 09, 2012, 04:40 PM
ok thanks pooley will post a pic and let u guys now how i do tomorrow and moose its supposed to rain a day or two this week so might melt it more but we will c i only live not even 10 mins from it so let u know how its doing here is a link of a huge crappie in the vid i caught at glenmere last year its at 26 seconds
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Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 09, 2012, 05:37 PM
here are some pics from Walton this year

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa452/frontrowjoe20/DSC01467.jpg)

(http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa452/frontrowjoe20/223.jpg)

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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 09, 2012, 05:54 PM
wow nice size trout !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! that would look great mounted ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 09, 2012, 06:17 PM
im having a remake of it done....it was a holiday weekend and everyone was closed and it got alittle beat up...they wanted alot of money lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 09, 2012, 07:07 PM
yeah it expensive to get mounted
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mschott on Jan 09, 2012, 09:50 PM

That's still not a bad thing.... ;)

i drove by it tonight on my way home from work -  was locked up today i  didnt walk down to see  how much though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 09, 2012, 10:02 PM
that's a good sign....have to see what the upcoming weather does to it....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 10, 2012, 06:40 PM
i never believe the weather channel but i sure do like what i see....sullivan county and north 20s during day...single digits at nite
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 11, 2012, 09:42 AM
does anybody here ice fish winding hills park in Montgomery i would think the smaller lake has some descent ice on it what do u guys think?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boogey1023 on Jan 11, 2012, 11:29 AM
Have tried several small ponds and lakes around orange and ulster and only found 3" on one small 8 acre pond other than that only 1to 2 inches and with heavy rain coming tonight good bye ice hopefully end of week and weekend get things locked back up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 11, 2012, 11:49 AM
does anybody here ice fish winding hills park in Montgomery i would think the smaller lake has some descent ice on it what do u guys think?
Was real thin yesterday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 11, 2012, 12:07 PM
ok thanks for the update but i think its going to b freezing rain so hopefully it wouldn't melt the ice to much fingers crossed! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 11, 2012, 12:11 PM
small pond in my neighborhood had about 1-2 inches yesterday. Stepped out two feet from shore and started to hear a crack and got off fast.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 11, 2012, 12:16 PM
john u must had to change ur pants after that one!!!! i might go ice fishing off a dock upstate better then nothing hopefully talking my dad into going this weekend  ;D ;D ;D :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: boss j on Jan 11, 2012, 01:16 PM
i am thinking of hitting morningside tomorrow depending on the weather. anyone know how the ice is there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 11, 2012, 04:45 PM
hey guys from what ive seen all over orange county we have atleast a 1 week wait at the minimum...sullivan county had alot of lakes with 2-3 inches last week so id keep my eyes set on those for a starting point. Would hate to hear a story from someone goin in down here
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 11, 2012, 05:18 PM
that's a good sign....have to see what the upcoming weather does to it....

Are You, HoleHawg and Pooley getting together this season? maybe you can let me know and I can make it to the super secret undisclosed location.....
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Post by: boss j on Jan 11, 2012, 05:33 PM
 >:(well the 2 ices ice i had 2 days ago here in goshen is GONE. with the drop thats coming in the temps we should have safe ice fast tho. i have been watching the temps all day and night a few spots in Sullivan county and last 2 days has been ruff there too. come this weekend we should JUST START  getting to safe ice in Sullivan      BUT LOOK AT HOW MANY ARE ON IT BEFORE YOU STEP OUT! dont overload the little bit we got!!!
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 11, 2012, 06:22 PM
                 I have fished winding hills park, there are crappies gills & bass in there.  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 11, 2012, 06:27 PM
Are You, HoleHawg and Pooley getting together this season? maybe you can let me know and I can make it to the super secret undisclosed location.....

as soon as we know, You will know   ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 11, 2012, 06:29 PM
has anyone ever fished silver lake in middletown
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 11, 2012, 07:02 PM
ok thanks dewey! might try it there this season if we ever get ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 11, 2012, 07:26 PM
as soon as we know, You will know   ;)
most definitely this year guys!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 11, 2012, 07:56 PM
has anyone ever fished silver lake in middletown
Silverlake is private. The condo association will call the police on you.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 11, 2012, 08:35 PM
most definitely this year guys!!!

How about Huntington when it gets safe ice, or maybe the Highland derby....???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 11, 2012, 11:48 PM
Definitely the Highland derby (if there is a derby!!)  Report from Yulan, as of yesterday the small lake by Johnny's house is NOT SAFE YET !!    Should be snowing up there tonight w/ low temps.  Maybe by next week???
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Post by: boss j on Jan 12, 2012, 01:37 AM
sunday will be good if the lows get into the single digits friday and saturday the way they are forcast....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 12, 2012, 07:56 AM
How about Huntington when it gets safe ice, or maybe the Highland derby....???

when is the Highland derby?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 12, 2012, 08:09 AM
its time to get the boat ready,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 12, 2012, 11:06 AM
might gp ice fishing tomorrow boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D depends how the weather is but don't worry i will b standing off a dock lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 12, 2012, 11:07 AM
*go
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Post by: jiignut on Jan 12, 2012, 01:03 PM
might gp ice fishing tomorrow boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D depends how the weather is but don't worry i will b standing off a dock lol
what, me worry?  i'll be standing off the dock too. on the ice. rain stopped nice afternoon for icing some perch. they  should be chewing well. just an observation. for the past week the fish are there, but very hesitant to bite. so i was going smaller and smaller with less aggression.  i finally just yesterday loaded up 5/6 maggots, set the rod down, deadstickin. seeing on the flasher they would move right up to the jig, marks would merge and nothing. if holding rod in hand at that point  i would start a slow lift trying for them to follow and nothing but run away. but deadsticken, resisting to pick it up i watched and had nothing to lose. as long as 10 second would pass with flasher marks merged then drag goes a rippen. aww, patience grasshopper.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 12, 2012, 01:31 PM
ok jiignut thanks im going tomorrow hopefully i catch some fish even if they r small still ice fishing!!! going to go to gander mtn later and buy some maggots,trout worms and small minnows maybe i will catch something with all that bait lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 13, 2012, 10:30 AM
This wind isn't helping our cause out there hope it stops soon but doesn't look like it will until tomorrow. Unfortunately this year haven't been able to ice fish down here like the past few years :'(. Going back to college up north either monday or tuesday and by the way the reports up there look I'll be fishing on Wednesday. So tight lines to you all and hope you get ice here in the O.C. soon :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 13, 2012, 01:51 PM
when is the Highland derby?

probably the same weekend you guys do the Daytona party....I'll find out and let you know  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 13, 2012, 02:17 PM
probably the same weekend you guys do the Daytona party....I'll find out and let you know  ;)
figures! LOL!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 13, 2012, 02:18 PM
any ice in Sullivan county? looking to get out tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 13, 2012, 02:54 PM
pooley went today to fish from a dock the lake had an inch to inch and a half of ice the other side was wide open didn't catch anything the wind was pushing the ice around and the other lakes look barley any ice on them either
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 13, 2012, 03:15 PM
thanks, i was afraid of hearing that! :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 13, 2012, 08:55 PM
just got home from checking out a bunch of places over the area....nothing in Orange county seems even close to being ready....white lake had 2-2.5 inches the spots that were checked. and i couldnt find anywhere over 3 at other places...so be careful out there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 13, 2012, 10:16 PM
local pond near me did not lose all of its ice over the past two days. It is all locked up now. Hoping for maybe next weekend if the cold gods are with us. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 15, 2012, 07:21 AM
Local pond has 2". Anyone know if Walton is skimmed over?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 15, 2012, 07:37 AM
anyone with word about Highland and Huntington ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maddbmxjumper on Jan 15, 2012, 02:35 PM
Anyone check any places in northern dutchess, or even clinton corners area?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 15, 2012, 02:51 PM
According to local people, nothing in Sullivan County is safe at the moment.  It would be a good idea to check out Clinton Corners.....great Trout fishing at first ice up there.  Unfortunately, I don't know anyone from that area.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 15, 2012, 03:41 PM
According to local people, nothing in Sullivan County is safe at the moment.  It would be a good idea to check out Clinton Corners.....great Trout fishing at first ice up there.  Unfortunately, I don't know anyone from that area.

How's John doing up in Yulan?  Any word ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 15, 2012, 05:08 PM
hey john ill be checking walton after work tomorrow....early in the week it was wide open so im pretty sure we have some time left
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 15, 2012, 05:27 PM
IceBalls

Who are you getting your info from? Someone sitting on the couch?   ;D ;D ;D    PM sent.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 15, 2012, 06:02 PM
pooley, topher, and anyone interested

The Highland lake derby run by the Mahogany Ridge Fishing club will be held out of Sand Beach February 18th, 7 AM to 2 PM. Adults $20. Children $10. Includes Lunch, soda, hot chocolate and 1 dozen baitfish! See you there!

Because of the leap year, you also may want to check out the Hurleyville Fire Dept & the Town of Fallsburgh Youth Commission's  24th annual Ice fishing contest at Morningside lake on February 11th, 7 AM to 3 PM.  Adults $5.... Kids 15 and under free! Everyone is invited back to the firehouse after the event for a feast like you read about!!  These 2 events center the attention on getting the kids involved! It's rare when these derbies are held on different weekends due to the leap year! trophies, prizes, and raffles make this one worth while, not to mention the feast! Hope to see you guys there!!   Tightlines  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 15, 2012, 06:19 PM
as far as I know walton wasnt locked up when i drove past it last week. I doubt its locked up now..... this weather sucks need some colder temps like tonight for two weeks. lets hope that happens soon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 15, 2012, 07:46 PM
pooley, topher, and anyone interested

The Highland lake derby run by the Mahogany Ridge Fishing club will be held out of Sand Beach February 18th, 7 AM to 2 PM. Adults $20. Children $10. Includes Lunch, soda, hot chocolate and 1 dozen baitfish! See you there!

Because of the leap year, you also may want to check out the Hurleyville Fire Dept & the Town of Fallsburgh Youth Commission's  24th annual Ice fishing contest at Morningside lake on February 11th, 7 AM to 3 PM.  Adults $5.... Kids 15 and under free! Everyone is invited back to the firehouse after the event for a feast like you read about!!  These 2 events center the attention on getting the kids involved! It's rare when these derbies are held on different weekends due to the leap year! trophies, prizes, and raffles make this one worth while, not to mention the feast! Hope to see you guys there!!   Tightlines  ;D

thanks ! see that Pooley, not the same weekend !!!!!
I will let Joe know as well....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 16, 2012, 12:56 AM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

was on ice today in sullivan!!!! was a slow day but as the sun went down it got hot with smaller fish. had a blast but nothing to speak of except the slab i lost at the hole!!!!   lol

when i walked out at about 1 pm there was 3 1/2 inches of ice, when i left in the evening there was 4 1/2-5 inches!    IT IS A SHALLOW POND THO GUYS!!!!!   but the waters cold as hell and now they are coverd they freezin fast...   not long now for the better waters!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: johnnieb71 on Jan 16, 2012, 05:46 AM
I live about 5 minutes from Upton Lake in Dutchess County and drive past it daily. It was still wide open on Friday and I haven't been past it during daylight this past weekend. It was 6 degrees this morning up here. I will try to drive by tomorrow and see what I can.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seabee62 on Jan 16, 2012, 07:17 AM
HOWS GREENWOOD LOOKING ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Jan 16, 2012, 07:28 AM
Good if you have a boat
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 16, 2012, 07:59 AM
thanks ! see that Pooley, not the same weekend !!!!!
I will let Joe know as well....
that's good news! we will be there!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 16, 2012, 10:34 AM
Has anyone checked out the ice at Highland yet?   I live in middletown, would hate to ride all the way up there for nothing. Any info would be appreciated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 16, 2012, 10:51 AM
that's good news! we will be there!!
hello pooley and the gang...joe {holehawg} saw and will be there unless doc wants to cut my heart out then then but i think im clear till march ;)...was out on topher lake in pa sun froze my butt off one pick off 3 flags about 4 inches of ice on a lake near elk mountain...thats all the info i'll give.... ;) ;D  may allyer flags be sprung :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: hole hawg out
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 16, 2012, 11:05 AM
has any one ever heard of or fished hill lake in florida,ny?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 16, 2012, 11:40 AM
hello pooley and the gang...joe {holehawg} saw and will be there unless doc wants to cut my heart out then then but i think im clear till march ;)...was out on topher lake in pa sun froze my butt off one pick off 3 flags about 4 inches of ice on a lake near elk mountain...thats all the info i'll give.... ;) ;D  may allyer flags be sprung :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: hole hawg out
good to see your mug here Joe! hope to see you guys soon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maddbmxjumper on Jan 16, 2012, 12:01 PM
How about orange lake? I have a buddy that his parents just bought a house with lake rights, except he's to dam lazy to go over and check the ice for me, he lives 15 mins from the lake, I live an hr. Any reports would be helpful!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pondbass9787 on Jan 16, 2012, 02:21 PM
I'll be driving past Orange lake tomorrow morning. Last Tuesday it was iced over but that was before the rain. And now tomorrow it's saying more rain. Not good for the local lakes at all. PM me man, I was at that one smaller pond(that i know you fish) this past week and saw guys checking the ice. it should def be good by this weekend even with a little rain tomorrow. We gotta get out together sometime
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 16, 2012, 02:33 PM
has any one ever heard of or fished hill lake in florida,ny?

that might be in the florida ny near albany... the only lake in florida is glenmere
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 16, 2012, 04:14 PM
i forgot to tell ya   where i was the water was coudy as hell. but the sun was beaming through the ice so shiny silvers and golds were great to find the fish but as the sun drops switch to the glows and it gets them charging to ya!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 16, 2012, 04:35 PM
that might be in the florida ny near albany... the only lake in florida is glenmere
no its flordia ny i saw it on google earth!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 16, 2012, 04:47 PM
hello pooley and the gang...joe {holehawg} saw and will be there unless doc wants to cut my heart out then then but i think im clear till march ;)...was out on topher lake in pa sun froze my butt off one pick off 3 flags about 4 inches of ice on a lake near elk mountain...thats all the info i'll give.... ;) ;D  may allyer flags be sprung :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: hole hawg out
Good to here from you Joe... I have to look up my own music now to post on FB.  ;) Where ya been since Oct. ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 16, 2012, 05:05 PM
that might be in the florida ny near albany... the only lake in florida is glenmere

there is no hill lake in the town of florida near albany
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 16, 2012, 05:19 PM
but there is a lake on the hill in florida by albany. lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 16, 2012, 05:20 PM
there is no hill lake in the town of florida near albany
the town of florida in ORANGE COUNTY?????????????????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 16, 2012, 05:25 PM
That's right Roy... Just Mariaville that is a lake up on a hill.  Other than that it is just the Schoharie creek.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 16, 2012, 05:37 PM
I've lived in the VILLAGE of Florida which is in Orange County for 22 years and unless they made a new lake in the past day there is no "hill lake".... however the TOWN of Florida is near Albany... And bigjoe there are 2 floridas in NY incase you havent noticed
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 16, 2012, 05:43 PM
Just one near Albany, NY. The one I live on, which is just outside the town of Florida
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 16, 2012, 05:45 PM
But i did find the Hill Lake that you are talking about and it's in Warwick not Florida but on google earth it looks private heres the pic to make sure its the same one...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p480x480/400118_10150712663479428_539854427_12209986_1761045836_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 16, 2012, 05:50 PM
Funny, there was an article in the local rag today that DEC left Montgomery County out of the reg book by accident this year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 16, 2012, 06:14 PM
But i did find the Hill Lake that you are talking about and it's in Warwick not Florida but on google earth it looks private heres the pic to make sure its the same one...

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/p480x480/400118_10150712663479428_539854427_12209986_1761045836_n.jpg)
yes that is it on this website its says Florida,ny :http://www.hookandbullet.com/fishing-hill-lake-florida-ny/  i wish it was open to the public!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 16, 2012, 06:58 PM
you could go to one of the houses and ask permission or just fish it cause its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 16, 2012, 09:27 PM
you could go to one of the houses and ask permission or just fish it cause its easier to ask for forgiveness than permission  ;D
yeah i might do that hopefully there nice lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 16, 2012, 10:51 PM
i fished hi land lake today 4to 5 ins of ice, but there was open water in to spots  that froze over agen  mite be thin ice there, small perch only.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 16, 2012, 11:23 PM
How about orange lake? I have a buddy that his parents just bought a house with lake rights, except he's to dam lazy to go over and check the ice for me, he lives 15 mins from the lake, I live an hr. Any reports would be helpful!
Hey Kyle!
I went past orange on sat. and the ice only went out about 200 ft (lots of open water)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 17, 2012, 09:35 AM
Good to here from you Joe... I have to look up my own music now to post on FB.  ;) Where ya been since Oct. ?
  in and out of  hospitals....they have probed me pretty good...maybe they should use a vex to see my heart valve lol, how you been jimmy alls well i hope ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 17, 2012, 10:35 AM
went yesterday afternoon to check out glenmere in Florida,ny it looks all iced over not open spots!!!!!!!!!!! a few holes were drilled into the ice i saw it looks like it will b soon if we don't have anymore warm weather i forgot  to bring my auger to measure the ice anyone know how thick the ice is there ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 17, 2012, 12:35 PM
i fished hi land lake today 4to 5 ins of ice, but there was open water in to spots  that froze over agen  mite be thin ice there, small perch only.

you mean Highland Lake ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 17, 2012, 02:52 PM
you mean Highland Lake ?
yeah topher    i talked to moondog on the phone last night. he was at highland.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 17, 2012, 06:49 PM
DOES ANYBODY KNOW WHEN AND WHERE THE NEXT IA (ICEFISHEMANS ANONYMOUS) IS GOING TO BE HELD :wacko: :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 17, 2012, 07:10 PM
I had a meeting/intervention this morning...got soaked in the rain...ice is holding great though  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Jan 17, 2012, 08:22 PM
The only thing I am going to say is head north there is no ice season on the NYC reservoirs. Look at the long range trend it stinks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 17, 2012, 08:58 PM
Think I'm gonna make a Huntington run tomorrow,  any body got an ice report?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 18, 2012, 03:16 PM
Think I'm gonna make a Huntington run tomorrow,  any body got an ice report?

I'm hoping to hit this tomorrow afternoon as well.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 18, 2012, 03:25 PM
ok boy and girls    the ice is on!!!! just got home from looking at the 1 lake i fish and drilled over about 2-300 yards    all ice is 4 1/2 - 5 inches. i saw 1 set of sled tracks but the boat launch but it went to the left, i went to the right out to the main lake area and dont see anything but virgin ice!!!!   ill be there tomorrow sun up till sunset.... keep your fingers crossed. if they where they usually are at first ice then ill be ok   but if they moved to the winter feeding grounds, then ill be in heaven!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 18, 2012, 03:31 PM
ok boy and girls    the ice is on!!!! just got home from looking at the 1 lake i fish and drilled over about 2-300 yards    all ice is 4 1/2 - 5 inches. i saw 1 set of sled tracks but the boat launch but it went to the left, i went to the right out to the main lake area and dont see anything but virgin ice!!!!   ill be there tomorrow sun up till sunset.... keep your fingers crossed. if they where they usually are at first ice then ill be ok   but if they moved to the winter feeding grounds, then ill be in heaven!!!!!

private or public...and does this lake have a name ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MCJ217 on Jan 18, 2012, 04:21 PM
Hello....New to the site.. Saw a bunch of you guys are in the same area as me..I will be heading up to our cabin in Yulan NY this weekend.  Going to check the ice on a couple of the lakes by me. They should be good to go I hope...Been itching to get out..let you know what i find..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 18, 2012, 04:25 PM
Hello....New to the site.. Saw a bunch of you guys are in the same area as me..I will be heading up to our cabin in Yulan NY this weekend.  Going to check the ice on a couple of the lakes by me. They should be good to go I hope...Been itching to get out..let you know what i find..
welcom to the site,im the next town over,pm me
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maddbmxjumper on Jan 18, 2012, 04:27 PM
Anyone have any ice conditions for orange lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 18, 2012, 06:22 PM
Hello....New to the site.. Saw a bunch of you guys are in the same area as me..I will be heading up to our cabin in Yulan NY this weekend.  Going to check the ice on a couple of the lakes by me. They should be good to go I hope...Been itching to get out..let you know what i find..

Hi MCJ....WELCOME to the site.  My buddy John has a house in Yulan also....we fish his lake all the time.  He was up ther last week and said no safe ice yet.  Keep us informed about ice conditions ....this is a favorite area for us.

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 18, 2012, 06:41 PM
huntington is ready,willing & able
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MCJ217 on Jan 18, 2012, 07:21 PM
Hey iceballs...i will definately let you know..planning on drilling some holes this sat to check the ice..i saw on this thread that highland lake has 4-5 inches..our lake is alot smaller so it should have atleast that or hopefully more..if all is good i will be out there the following weekend with a few friends...

MCJ
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 18, 2012, 07:22 PM
                                     welcome to the shantie mcj a lot of good info on the site...  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 18, 2012, 07:47 PM
Thanks for the Huntington report Semperfi...I chickened out today due to the high winds.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 18, 2012, 08:03 PM
Thanks for the Huntington report Semperfi...I chickened out today due to the high winds.
  i hear that,i could not even stand uprite on the lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 19, 2012, 12:40 PM
  in and out of  hospitals....they have probed me pretty good...maybe they should use a vex to see my heart valve lol, how you been jimmy alls well i hope ?
I have been as bad as I could be, and still have Mrs. Jimmy Claude allow me to come back in the house.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: off the BOTTOM on Jan 19, 2012, 01:21 PM
can you fish sebago lake ? does it have ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 19, 2012, 01:58 PM
They never let you ice fish it because they say it is full of springs.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 19, 2012, 03:49 PM
can you fish sebago lake ? does it have ice?

Sebago is only opened on really cold years. the ice isn't very uniform there. i will post here if they open any lakes in harriman
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Jan 20, 2012, 02:14 AM
Going to try some smaller ponds in Sullivan this morning & I will post conditions later.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fire~n~Ice on Jan 20, 2012, 08:43 AM
Anyone have reports on Upton in Dutchess or White Pond in Putnam?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 20, 2012, 10:40 AM
prob checking all my local lakes/ponds (warwick area)after school, if i have no chores  :(. i have a lil secret one i think is goona be good to go (fingers crossed).will most likely check glenmeare and since i am driving to monroe ill quickly look at walton and round. not sure how many i will get to might have to split up the lakes and check some before work in the morning.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 20, 2012, 10:41 AM
I called Lake Tiorati 845-351-2568 and nothing is open to ice fish in Harriman State park.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Jan 20, 2012, 11:14 AM
White pond 4+ in areas I fished yesterday. Slow bite.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 20, 2012, 12:10 PM
prob checking all my local lakes/ponds (warwick area)after school, if i have no chores  :(. i have a lil secret one i think is goona be good to go (fingers crossed).will most likely check glenmeare and since i am driving to monroe ill quickly look at walton and round. not sure how many i will get to might have to split up the lakes and check some before work in the morning.
ok let me now how glenmere is went a few days ago saw someone drilled a few holes to c how thick the ice is it looks like its getting there but isn't going to last next week is going to b 55 degrees so let me know how thick the ice is
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 20, 2012, 12:57 PM
Hey linger 10990. that secret pond is ready. Save some for me.

Hope this snow tonight has some wind to help keep some of the snow off the ice. I like to see where I'm stepping with this little ice and natural springs.

Big joe, hill lake is private. Have a friend that lives on it. Not worth the effort.

Good luck and be safe out there this weekend and don't forget to post results.



 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 20, 2012, 03:04 PM
Great news. Ice fishing on Glenmere lake. I saw 5 guys fishing between 100-200 yds out at 12:30 today. I personally walked out in my suit and dress shoes and measeured 3 holes about 50 yds out and all had 4" of nice looking ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LilWeez on Jan 20, 2012, 03:29 PM
Has anyone been by Round Lake in Orange County? Is it locked up and has anyone checked the ice thickness?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 20, 2012, 03:38 PM
i fished today for an hour. only used a bar to chop one hole. lake had atleast 5 inches of niice black ice :). only did one hole because the drag on my reel broke and i only brought one rod so it was a short day. now i have to try glrnmeare. will check round lake and walton tomorrow hopefully
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: spydertl17 on Jan 20, 2012, 04:17 PM
any ice on any of the reserviors yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 20, 2012, 05:40 PM
thanks for glenmere update might try close to shore tomorrow for crappies if i get a lot of stuff packed for college cause im leaving sunday >:( finally good ice n i have to leave
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Jan 21, 2012, 02:11 AM
Small pond that is fished in Sullivan had over 4" of ice. Very slow bite but iced a few perch. Hopefully the snow doeant hurt to much. Tightlines.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 21, 2012, 10:54 AM
Wow guys we got shuffled back all the way to page 3  :o    hope that this snow doesn't hurt the fishing.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maddbmxjumper on Jan 21, 2012, 11:15 AM
any reports on orange lake? Think this week is gonna kill alot of ice. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 21, 2012, 12:31 PM
IceBalls and Calamari are out on Huntington as we speak....5" black......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MCJ217 on Jan 21, 2012, 01:01 PM
Would that be the Calamari that has a house in Yulan? If it is ..small world.. We have a house on the same road..Was gonna take a ride up this morning didnt go cause of the snow..Going up this Fri..Hope this weeks weather doesnt screw everything up!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 21, 2012, 01:09 PM
glad to hear huntingtons safe....ill be out there bright and early tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 21, 2012, 01:23 PM
Would that be the Calamari that has a house in Yulan? If it is ..small world.. We have a house on the same road..Was gonna take a ride up this morning didnt go cause of the snow..Going up this Fri..Hope this weeks weather doesnt screw everything up!

yes, that's him !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 21, 2012, 02:41 PM
glad to hear huntingtons safe....ill be out there bright and early tomorrow
might see you out there joe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 21, 2012, 03:26 PM
Tell us how you do... ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 21, 2012, 04:10 PM
I have a black shanty with green writing...ill be there about 7
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 21, 2012, 06:22 PM
im going tomorrow myself maybe ill me of you guys up there. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 21, 2012, 10:13 PM
fished 1/2 day after the storm, tip-ups got me 6 or 7 and jigging was ok. had fun and kept a good meal or 2....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 21, 2012, 10:57 PM
fished 1/2 day after the storm, tip-ups got me 6 or 7 and jigging was ok. had fun and kept a good meal or 2....

Where did you go and how much ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 22, 2012, 05:13 AM
ice is great!!!! 5-6 inches in cental sullivan.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 22, 2012, 07:12 AM
got cold last nightm in sparrowbush  i had 0  when i got up. good day for fishing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: nefarious on Jan 22, 2012, 07:55 AM
Any reports for the reservoirs?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MSicefisher17 on Jan 22, 2012, 02:08 PM
Checked a few local lakes on Long Island today

Artist Lake had a lot of open water and around 1.5-2 inches of ice near the shore

Randall Pond had 2.5 inches of ice and lots of gas holes

Didn't fish either one...it'll all be gone after tomorrows warmth, wind and rain anyway

Anyone know the conditions on Muscoot Reservoir? I really gotta get off this island soon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 22, 2012, 02:31 PM
1 for the leader board(http://i1214.photobucket.com/albums/cc500/mlkam/picral006.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 22, 2012, 05:14 PM
probably hitting Glenmere tomorrow. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 22, 2012, 06:20 PM
Semperfi, nice meeting you today & talking to you. that was a nice fish. walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: basshunter12748 on Jan 22, 2012, 06:26 PM
its gonna be a short season this year better make everyday count
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 22, 2012, 07:14 PM
got to meet semperfi and fish with wetdreams today.....had a decent morning but the cold n windy must have scare me off in the afternoon....nice meeting u guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 22, 2012, 07:50 PM
frontroejoe20, we had a good morning nice meeting you. pm me that info if you could when you have the time. GO GIANTS!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Jan 22, 2012, 09:36 PM
7 inches on white lake as of 1/22/2012
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 22, 2012, 09:41 PM
I fished Glenmere tonight for an hour and a half - two small pickerels :tipup: and two nice crappies.
First time on ice this year - happy!!!  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 22, 2012, 09:59 PM
glad to hear we have some options with some safe ice...any word on swinging bridge or toronto?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 22, 2012, 11:17 PM
I fished Glenmere tonight for an hour and a half - two small pickerels :tipup: and two nice crappies.
First time on ice this year - happy!!!  ;D
how was the ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 22, 2012, 11:19 PM
round lake has an open hole in the middle and walton has a lot of areas that look wet like there is thin ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 23, 2012, 09:02 AM
Does anyone know if they will be having the Ice Fishing Contest this coming Sat 1/28/12 on White Lake in Monticello ny?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 23, 2012, 07:10 PM
i was oput today, all day. brought home 20, 18 perch, 2 gills.    the ice when i left was about 5 inches thick. that was solid black ice. by dark there was about a inch of water in the snow ontop of the ice. its gonna be melting fast so get out now, over the next few days.     i might go tomorrow too, ill measure ice and post it....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 23, 2012, 07:14 PM
were u get out. im trying glenmere tomorrow around 1
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 23, 2012, 07:37 PM
Boss Jigs what lake are you fishing?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 23, 2012, 10:31 PM
how was the ice

I'd say - around 4-5 inches.
I'm not sure - if you will be able to get on ice tomorrow.
Damn rain. :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 24, 2012, 05:20 AM
Boss Jigs what lake are you fishing?
ok guys i will say once in public where i fish, if you want to know about where in future pm me .....

lake superior
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 24, 2012, 06:15 AM
ok guys i will say once in public where i fish, if you want to know about where in future pm me .....

lake superior

I can't believe your giving away your secret spot. Now your gonna be overrun!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 24, 2012, 04:13 PM
fished glemeare today. me and a friend both got a couple pickeral and couple perch. one pickerel was about 20 inches. ice was about 4 inches. entrance from the boat launch was getting very bad.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 24, 2012, 05:06 PM
plank time, in January? LOL!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 24, 2012, 05:49 PM
Thanks Boss Jigs, wasn't trying to get your secret spot, just wondering what lake has/had 5" of ice.
 and if if it was a public lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: sick-sano on Jan 24, 2012, 06:49 PM
fish lakes in that area had 5.5 in of ice last weekend think ice is safe for tomorrow have a hr. drive hopfully don't have to turn around when i get there . thanks for any info from local guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 24, 2012, 08:19 PM
I can't believe your giving away your secret spot. Now your gonna be overrun!!!
i was today!!!! some guy i told to fish the otherside of me, better action then the deeper side that he was on, sets his tip-ups through the middle of my set!

still had a good day, had dad out there too. fish to clean....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 24, 2012, 08:38 PM
ice today was 5 1/2 inches. careful of the holes!!!! the water ontop of the ice is draining down the hole hardcore!!! i saw holes that were 12-14 inches across!!!!  dangerous. look where your stepping.     the ice is great tho!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 25, 2012, 10:43 AM
any good ice left at glenmere was thinking of going not this weekend but next weekend can someone let me know cause im in college now so i don't have time to check
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Jan 25, 2012, 05:10 PM
Any info on ice conditions for Sullivan county, Highland Lake area would be appreciated. Lou.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 25, 2012, 06:58 PM
Just a quick heads up for anyone that was planning to fish the town of Fallsburg Fire Depatments annual Ice fishing derby on Echo lake this weekend(1/28/2012). This derby has been POSTPONED until Saturday February 4th, 2012.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 25, 2012, 09:57 PM
Any info on ice conditions for Sullivan county, Highland Lake area would be appreciated. Lou.

As of Tuesday (last day we fished it), Highland Lake had 7" of black ice, BUT, there was also about an inch or two of melted snow on top and the holes that ssomeone had cut the day before were expanding rapidly....getting so large that we could not put our tipups in some of them for fear of losing them down the holes!!!  The weather forecast is for temps in the 40's all this weekso....BE CAREFUL....CHECK ICE THICKNESS BEFORE you walk tooo far out!!!
We caught dozens of Perch on Tues.....most were dinks!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 26, 2012, 10:04 AM
hey gang anybody getting out ? been out twice with topher...gonna try this weekend some where  :-\ and hoping maybe to see the suffern gang come up fer the highland tourney   ;) 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 26, 2012, 01:33 PM
we were thinking coming up saturday. maybe highland?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 26, 2012, 01:36 PM
i was just on highland lake about 6 ins of ice kept nothing got rained off small perch oney
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Jan 26, 2012, 08:38 PM
Saw 2 guys fishing out on white lake (near bubba's) wednesday afternoon. So the ice is there. Me personally, I haven't even gotten my gear together. Besides being to busy things are just a little to iffy up here in sullivan for my taste. I hope that might change. Good luck to you guys. Be safe.

~Ec
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 27, 2012, 08:02 AM
i'm looking to go to Huntington tomorrow, but would like to know what the lakes look like after all this ' wonderful' weather we are having. LOL!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 27, 2012, 09:52 AM
i'm looking to go to Huntington tomorrow, but would like to know what the lakes look like after all this ' wonderful' weather we are having. LOL!

not that it is much help, but it just quit raining here.....still around 40 degrees or so...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 27, 2012, 10:37 AM
has anyone ever fished rockland lake? winter or summer
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 27, 2012, 11:12 AM
Was on Huntington yesterday. There was 6" of good ice, not sure how it will hold up with all the rain we got.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 27, 2012, 11:45 AM
has anyone ever fished rockland lake? winter or summer
yes, i have fished it. big tiger muskies in there, with plenty of bass.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 28, 2012, 03:57 PM
After a day on the ice I am sold on marcums...my lx-3 was marking tons of fish landed a few it was cool to watch them come off the bitten and hit the jig
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 28, 2012, 04:25 PM
got these at Huntington today. sorry topher, i forgot to bring you number.

12-16 inches
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/IMAG0122-1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 28, 2012, 04:50 PM
How thick was the ice at Hunt today? must of been breezy but nice ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 28, 2012, 06:02 PM
How thick was the ice at Hunt today? must of been breezy but nice ;D
about 5-6 inches. nice day out there. we met semperfi there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 28, 2012, 06:15 PM
got these at Huntington today. sorry topher, i forgot to bring you number.

12-16 inches
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/IMAG0122-1.jpg)

it's all good  :)  nice to see you got out and did your usual damage there  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 28, 2012, 06:18 PM
if the ice holds I may have to head out there next weekend.....been dying to catch a real pickerel...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 28, 2012, 06:24 PM
got these at Huntington today. sorry topher, i forgot to bring you number.

12-16 inches
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/IMAG0122-1.jpg)
Must have missed you guys by about an hour, was in the area for work and came by to say hello (hate to be on the ice without a fishing rod in hand) nice job with crappies pooley
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 28, 2012, 07:26 PM
Must have missed you guys by about an hour, was in the area for work and came by to say hello (hate to be on the ice without a fishing rod in hand) nice job with crappies pooley
sorry we missed you! we had a new guy from the thread there. if they ice holds, we will do a gathering there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 28, 2012, 08:00 PM
sorry we missed you! we had a new guy from the thread there. if they ice holds, we will do a gathering there.
Going back up to the asks next week, but will def. make the gathering
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 29, 2012, 04:01 AM
tried a lil night fishing, was windy tho. thankfully i brought the 2 man shanty. was warm inside with a lantern. no fish on tip-ups but got a few crappies and gills, and 1 small perch! it was deff a different style of fishing. i want to try it on a windless night.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 29, 2012, 05:43 AM
glad you got a few,boss jiges, i mite go wensday  at the lake where i have been fishing if your intersted,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 29, 2012, 06:25 PM
sorry we missed you! we had a new guy from the thread there. if they ice holds, we will do a gathering there.
Glad you guys are seeing some action.... still looking at the 18th if no snow storm and we still have ice. My lakes tourney is the weekend before.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 29, 2012, 09:41 PM
Any of you guys planning on doing the So. Fallsburgh Fire Dept. tournament on Feb. 4 (this Saturday)??  Johnny "Squid Boy" and I will be there.  It's a good place for a get together.....easy access, plenty of parking, bait available at the site, lots of nice prizes.  Contest is at Echo Lake, So. Fallsburgh.  Come on out !!! (Hope we still have ice).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 30, 2012, 05:09 AM
I was atEcho Lake yesterday, also known as Morningside.  The ice was about 5 inches but some of the shoreline was opened up and after this weeks weather it's not looking good for there to be a contest..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 30, 2012, 07:50 AM
pack the gear away for the season down here in Orange...this winter is a washout
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Jan 30, 2012, 08:03 AM
Yesterday, was cool overcast, wonder how fast the ice is weakening ??? haven't been up in two weeks , does anyone up there think the nights are helping keep it solid this week? thinking today or tomorrow is it, unless the nights are winning
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 30, 2012, 09:04 AM
yea, nights in the 20's are no good for ice. stay home. ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: chezmoose on Jan 30, 2012, 09:34 AM
got these at Huntington today. sorry topher, i forgot to bring you number.

12-16 inches
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/IMAG0122-1.jpg)


Nice fish Pooley!  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2012, 09:37 AM
got these at Huntington today. sorry topher, i forgot to bring you number.

12-16 inches
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/IMAG0122-1.jpg)
nice catch pooley...you was in my back yard and didnt give me a ring lol... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2012, 09:46 AM
yea, nights in the 20's are no good for ice. stay home. ::)
lmbo ..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 30, 2012, 09:49 AM
lmbo ..... ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
x2
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2012, 09:53 AM
x2
and i thought i was "thick head german "  ;) ;D flag !!!!!!!  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Jan 30, 2012, 09:58 AM
and i thought i was "thick head german "  ;) ;D flag !!!!!!!  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Nein Ihr nicht das einzige dicke köpfige Deutsch,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2012, 10:01 AM
Nein Ihr nicht das einzige dicke köpfige Deutsch,
  lmbo...hang on...looking fer my german roseatta stone german fer  dumkaufs  ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2012, 10:08 AM
nice and cold below freezing temps here in beach lake pa...ponds and lakes are firming up again...might have to get a 30 pack and test the jiffy before the highland tourney one day this week... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 30, 2012, 10:13 AM
i dont think there will be any SAFE ice come the end of the week. i was on superior the other night and the holes were NOT freezing and the thickness is down about 1 inch in 2 days! only about 4-4 1/2 inches on the lake! today and tomorrow should be good but after wens rain it will take a week of cold to be safe if the rain lasts for any time....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 30, 2012, 10:15 AM
how do i post pics on here???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Jan 30, 2012, 10:30 AM
i dont think there will be any SAFE ice come the end of the week. i was on superior the other night and the holes were NOT freezing and the thickness is down about 1 inch in 2 days! only about 4-4 1/2 inches on the lake! today and tomorrow should be good but after wens rain it will take a week of cold to be safe if the rain lasts for any time....
depends on weather of course but im hearing 5 to 7 inches on some lakes around here this past weekend...so maybe it will be okay for the weekend ... :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 30, 2012, 10:45 AM
there was 5-5 1/2 last week but it has thinned! i am going to try tomorrow and ill let you all know what the ice is then.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 30, 2012, 11:18 AM
there was 5-5 1/2 last week but it has thinned! i am going to try tomorrow and ill let you all know what the ice is then.
you need a photobucket account to post pics. set it up, and i'll talk you through it. it's easy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 30, 2012, 06:38 PM
i fished white lake to day a few perch and blue gills 1 big crappie, but the ice is thinning down,some places has 6 ins and some places 3 ins breaking up by shore
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Jan 31, 2012, 08:36 AM
 :-\ hmmmm is the tournament at echo lake still on for this weekend?????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 31, 2012, 02:07 PM
fishingfamily0509, and anyone considering the Echo Lake ice tourny in South Fallsburg this saturday february 4th...  Bad news.... :'( :'( :'(

THE ECHO LAKE ICE DERBY HAS BEEN CANCELLED...... :( :( :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 31, 2012, 03:13 PM
ECHO LAKE TOURNEY HAS NOT BEEN CANCELLED..... BUT.... THE DATE IS FEB. 11th !!!   I spoke to one of the firemen today and found out that the contest is being held on Feb. 11th....if ice conditions permit.   As of today....NOTHING HAS BEEN CANCELLED !!!  See my othe post about the contest for telephone numbers to call for confirmation next week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 31, 2012, 04:07 PM
IceBalls

Please don't confuse the issue here...... The Fallsburg fire dept HAS CANCELLED the ECHO LAKE derby that was to be held this weekend February 4th.

You are correct that the Morningside lake derby that the Hurleyville Fire Department and Fallsburg Youth Commision Run is still on for February 11th..... These are 2 separate ice fishing contests that are held on 2 different lakes.  ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Jan 31, 2012, 04:28 PM

Thanks for the clarification Reelemin.  ;)

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 31, 2012, 04:36 PM
well after today and tomarrow we mite need a boat to fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 31, 2012, 04:37 PM
dang weather! >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 31, 2012, 05:49 PM
still not too bad up this way....one more day of this crap and then back to a nice cold snap.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 01, 2012, 08:28 AM
you need a photobucket account to post pics. set it up, and i'll talk you through it. it's easy.
ok i got a account   but lol i dont know much...    HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL THANKS POOLEY
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 01, 2012, 09:45 AM
ok i got a account   but lol i dont know much...    HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL THANKS POOLEY
upload pictures to photobucket.
put arrow over picture.
move arrow to IMG Code box.
left click on the box, it will say 'copied'.
go to reply box on the shanty, and right click in the reply box, click on 'paste'.
post picture. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 01, 2012, 10:15 AM
hate to break the news i go to suny delhi in Delaware county it was 60 yesterday even here!! i am shocked!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 01, 2012, 11:30 AM
this sucks!!  >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 01, 2012, 12:31 PM
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/101_0297-1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 01, 2012, 12:32 PM
ok   how i make them smaller   lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 01, 2012, 12:43 PM
ha boss with a pare of sissies, ha ,ha
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 01, 2012, 01:01 PM
ok   how i make them smaller   lol
you click on the picture in photobucket, and resize them there. nice fish!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 01, 2012, 01:20 PM
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/000_0003-3.jpg)

this any better???    not too new   but a good day...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 01, 2012, 01:22 PM
thanks poolie    ill have more soon   jusrt got to resize and select...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 01, 2012, 01:50 PM
looks like a nice freezer full.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 01, 2012, 02:32 PM
TIME TO START ROWING ON THE RESERVOIRS!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 01, 2012, 06:52 PM
                       I am getting depressed .... no ice  :( :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 01, 2012, 07:04 PM
take advantage of the crappies thats what im doing this weekend!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 01, 2012, 07:07 PM
does anyone know if there will b any ice left on glenmere by friday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 01, 2012, 07:43 PM
better bring your boats
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AndyTheBBGun on Feb 01, 2012, 08:17 PM
well i was gonna ask if there is any ice (besides in peoples freezers) around poughkeepsie this weekend but it looks like im sol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 02, 2012, 09:18 PM
Was plenty of ice last few days was 8 inches easy on sb. should have no problem getting out on foot this weekend at huntington ..looked solid 7am but wasn't impressed and I was pretty fished out from the two days before. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 03, 2012, 01:15 AM
hate to tell you guys/girls this but with the 2 warm days high 50's/ low 60's we havent lost any ice in cny... hoping for the best in the southern part of the state... tight lines  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: Hopefully there is ice when I come home the first week in March for break
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 03, 2012, 03:55 AM
Was plenty of ice last few days was 8 inches easy on sb. should have no problem getting out on foot this weekend at huntington ..looked solid 7am but wasn't impressed and I was pretty fished out from the two days before. ;D
not for nothing but,,looking solid ,and being solid are 2 differant things,i was on hut wed,,maybe 5in and going south,,checked it at 5pm Thurs,,edges all broke up,might use a plank to get on,but did not look good to me,maybe with the next couple of nights in the teens will lock it back up,,if you did not check the ice personally,,you really shouldn't say,,not this year,,,hope somebody didn't go out at odarkthirty this am,,not being rude,,safety first
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 03, 2012, 06:54 AM
not for nothing but,,looking solid ,and being solid are 2 differant things,i was on hut wed,,maybe 5in and going south,,checked it at 5pm Thurs,,edges all broke up,might use a plank to get on,but did not look good to me,maybe with the next couple of nights in the teens will lock it back up,,if you did not check the ice personally,,you really shouldn't say,,not this year,,,hope somebody didn't go out at odarkthirty this am,,not being rude,,safety first
well said semperfi. with these temps DO NOT tell anyone what you "THINK" the ice will be like! the 1st hot day I was on the ice till sunset and the top 2 inches of 6 total inches of ice was breaking away as i walked in. it has not gotten below freezing to re-freeze from the 1st day. then it got HOTTER yet on the next day!!!    DONT GO TILL YOU CAN SEE, AND BE SEEN, IN CASE OF PROBLEMS....


fish hard   but fish safe. there will be more days yet this year, just need to let it lock up.   be very cafeful if anyone heads out this weekend!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 03, 2012, 08:38 AM
All I know is  where we  been, ice thickness was solid 8 inches maybe got a bit weak after the am rain that day but, it will be plenty safe again after last nights subs and again today's subs..  Just use a spud and wear safety gear.. spikes know the lake and ice conditions.. I didn't bother drilling huntington lk ..it was too many warm days in a row by that time and I didn't care trying a new place alone.. probably would have been safe but it should be easy walking for whoever this weekend.. Me , I have others plans ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Feb 03, 2012, 01:34 PM
Forget it Joe. Glenmere is open water.

The hudson striper run will start Mid March if we make it through the winter with little snow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 03, 2012, 04:46 PM
I'm what you guys call north and I am even going farther north this weekend. THINGS WENT TOO FAST LAST YEAR. I'm getting in what ever time I can.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 03, 2012, 09:22 PM
Forget it Joe. Glenmere is open water.

The hudson striper run will start Mid March if we make it through the winter with little snow.
ok thanks i went today the fish r going crazy there caught some pickerel but they spit the hooks out saw schools of crappies along the shore and bass jumping everywhere i cant wait till striped bass season its gonna b great!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 04, 2012, 05:24 PM
So, anybody get out today? Any ice reports?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Feb 05, 2012, 07:10 AM
Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess Counties see you next year. Forget about it !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Feb 05, 2012, 06:44 PM
that goes for orange county too....went by walton and round and nice ice to be found
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 05, 2012, 06:51 PM
i well find out tomarrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Feb 05, 2012, 06:59 PM
plenty of people out on the ice in Sullivan Cty today....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 05, 2012, 07:05 PM
that goes for orange county too....went by walton and round and nice ice to be found
how thick is the ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Feb 05, 2012, 08:20 PM
there is no ice....wide open water
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 05, 2012, 08:56 PM
Big Blue!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 06, 2012, 09:44 AM
Big Blue!!!!!!!!!!!!
blah...blah..  ;) just wait"ll til next year... real niners might show up ... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 06, 2012, 09:54 AM
Pooley.... Looking for some pictures from Paradox..... The ones with fish in them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 06, 2012, 10:21 AM
Paradox Lake trip was good fun. here are some pics.

Jason with the big fish for the trip.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/Paradox2012025.jpg)
back down the hole.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/Paradox2012026.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/Paradox2012032.jpg)
eats
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/Paradox2012023.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/Paradox2012019.jpg)
sled massacre LOL!
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/Paradox2012006.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/Paradox2012016.jpg)
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/Paradox2012015.jpg)
great finish to the weekend.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/418136_10150541187794195_530789194_8917188_1421186157_n1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maddbmxjumper on Feb 06, 2012, 11:04 AM
Nice fish! Is that a 350x atc I see in the background of that last pic?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 06, 2012, 11:09 AM
Holy Carp on the sled... Looks like bustin chops was not the only bustin going on!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 06, 2012, 12:36 PM
Nice fish! Is that a 350x atc I see in the background of that last pic?
250cc i believe. the other is a big red 250
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Feb 06, 2012, 02:30 PM
Nice fish! Is that a 350x atc I see in the background of that last pic?
yes it is a 350x    1987   and a 85 big red
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 06, 2012, 05:32 PM
OK YO, what did Pooley do to the sled?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lorddre81 on Feb 06, 2012, 09:50 PM
whats up, my first post i was at lake superior last weekend on sunday ice around 6 inches thick some perch, nice crappie and 2 basss go back to water, about 20 people
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 06, 2012, 10:30 PM
boss jigs and my self fished superior to day got some perch cappie and gills,but the ice is getting thinner,2  to 4 ins   ,we need colder nights, i see highland lake has to big open areas of water
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 07, 2012, 04:30 AM
boss jigs and my self fished superior to day got some perch cappie and gills,but the ice is getting thinner,2  to 4 ins   ,we need colder nights, i see highland lake has to big open areas of water
had a good trip moon_dog. i just wish the bite was on. the fish were comming and staring but most didnt even bite. i think BECAUSE THE ICE IS SO THIN AND CLEAR THE FISH WERE FEEDING ALL NIGHT HARDCORE ON THE PLANKTON AND WERE NOT HUNGERY MUCH AT ALL. i heard most of the other people on the lake were saying they had fish coming in but none were biting....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Feb 07, 2012, 07:50 AM
OK YO, what did Pooley do to the sled?
Pooley sled  couldnt quiet hold up to being pulled by a 350x, neither could Brians,the one with the back tore off lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 07, 2012, 11:02 AM
Bad News....I just received word that the Hurleyville Fire Department and the town of Fallsburg Youth Commision's 24th annual Ice Fishing contest that was to be held this saturday February 11th on Morningside Lake, has been CANCELLED. :'( :'( :'(   This is the 1st time in the events history that this tournament had to be cancelled due to unsafe ice conditions!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Feb 07, 2012, 02:33 PM
Hey guys, was up in the Adks with Kevin (BC Shanty) and had a few pics to share that I thought you'd all enjoy! We fished 4th lake Friday with Kevin landing a slammer 11 lb while jigging and I got one somewhat deformed laker on a tip up! Went to Tupper Saturday and got just one pike although we were targeting lakers and Sunday went to Indian Lake and picked up four fish jigging!

Mike

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/IMG_1119.png)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/IMG_1117.png)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/IMG_1129.jpg)


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 07, 2012, 03:34 PM
Nice laker pics wtg!   looks like southern ny thread had ADK park fun  :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 07, 2012, 03:40 PM
had a good trip moon_dog. i just wish the bite was on. the fish were comming and staring but most didnt even bite. i think BECAUSE THE ICE IS SO THIN AND CLEAR THE FISH WERE FEEDING ALL NIGHT HARDCORE ON THE PLANKTON AND WERE NOT HUNGERY MUCH AT ALL. i heard most of the other people on the lake were saying they had fish coming in but none were biting....
boss jigs , the same thing happened to us too, not much at all on jigs and the tipups were worse superbowl weekend. Hoping no big warm and we have better freeze for the rest of February.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefishinNJ on Feb 07, 2012, 04:37 PM
White lake reports? Been going to King of the Ice for a bunch of years in a row an would be bummed if it got cancled.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Feb 07, 2012, 07:35 PM
I drove by White Lake on Sunday on my way home from a different lake and did see one guy out on the ice fishing.. I have no idea on thickness.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 08, 2012, 10:10 AM
Pooley sled  couldnt quiet hold up to being pulled by a 350x, neither could Brians,the one with the back tore off lol
  lmbo....image if it my kawasuckee was pulling it.... ;)  ;D i thought i saw yo"s head in one of them pics...was frankie mikey hockey and the usual suspects  in atendence ? ;D and the big red seems to be in nice shape....if the owner ever wants to sell i know someone who wudd like to add one to his collection  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AndyTheBBGun on Feb 08, 2012, 12:18 PM
down in dutchess, putnam and westchester counties i only saw open water and guys using regular rod n reels  :-\. hopefully im able to get an auger through the ice a few more times in cny and possibly north country
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 08, 2012, 12:27 PM
heres my biggest perch and moondogs big crappie from the other day. not many fish but the few were woth the trip.....



and ill say again moon-dog    nice damn fish!

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/100_0381.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 08, 2012, 12:28 PM
now i just hope the ice firms good before the snow.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 08, 2012, 04:10 PM
  lmbo....image if it my kawasuckee was pulling it.... ;)  ;D i thought i saw yo"s head in one of them pics...was frankie mikey hockey and the usual suspects  in atendence ? ;D and the big red seems to be in nice shape....if the owner ever wants to sell i know someone who wudd like to add one to his collection  ;D
YO's brother Jason and myself are not in the pic here.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/Paradox2012013.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 08, 2012, 05:35 PM
Excellent Laker, Perch, and Crappie Pics......Keep'em coming!! ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 09, 2012, 10:38 AM
YO's brother Jason and myself are not in the pic here.
(http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj218/pooley_photos/Paradox2012013.jpg)
great pic pooley... i miss fishing with  that crew.....been along time since iv heard some of youse guys great storys  ;D ;D ;D hopefully next year i"ll be in better shape and have the time to travelto youse  guys.. :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 09, 2012, 12:21 PM
anyone in sullivan county got an ice report? looking to get up there saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 09, 2012, 12:41 PM
pooley   i am going up there tomorrow. ill give exact ice conditions....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Feb 09, 2012, 01:22 PM
  lmbo....image if it my kawasuckee was pulling it.... ;)  ;D i thought i saw yo"s head in one of them pics...was frankie mikey hockey and the usual suspects  in atendence ? ;D and the big red seems to be in nice shape....if the owner ever wants to sell i know someone who wudd like to add one to his collection  ;D
  Hey Joe,good to hear from ya, yeah thats my head, bald bright and shiney lol, its my 85 big red, got it new, 1900.00 I think I paid,its in good shape for a 85,I take gtood care of it, all in all its in good shape, wouldnt sell it for the world.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 10, 2012, 03:44 PM
boss jigs
What did you find? I have been told by the bait shop's small lakes are ok 4 to 5 + inches I here Highland's back coves have guys on it & by the beach bar
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kingoftheice on Feb 10, 2012, 06:28 PM
I fished last weekend. White lake had 5-6" and Big pond had 6-7".
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Feb 10, 2012, 06:32 PM
any word on Huntington ?.......thanks guys for all the reports
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kingoftheice on Feb 10, 2012, 06:36 PM
I havent been to Huntington, but I lived in sullivan county most of my life, and dont remember a year when white lake was safe, and huntington wasnt. Though this year has been strange, I imagine Huntington is safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 10, 2012, 06:40 PM
ok heres the scoop on the ice....    today there was 3 1/2-4 inches. was cracking all day!!!   but i also had to skim the holes all day!!! so it is adding a little. this weekend it is to be colder in sullivan. below freezing all weekend... travel light and dont stomp your feet or run, also dont sit too close with other people  at least 10 feet away and the ice will be good. there was about 15 people on the ice today. a few groups and they went not that far apart.

but the shores are a lil softer.

i had a good day. alot of dink, but hard action. i let go 20-30 and kept 13.

 the bite is very soft       use spring bobbers. as for bait, the smaller the better. i get mine in rock hill at "Sports Nutz".   they moved, as you get off the highway make a LEFT and go almost to the end of the road. brown building on the left.  9-5


sports nuts
 rock hill, ny 12775
794 2000

flathead are $2 a doz. and i was getting 2-3 fish on most minnowswith thin circle hooks, you dont need to set the hook with them!!! just go hand ove hand as if theres no fish, the circle hooks set themselves. also use 1 of the SMALLEST splitshot you can find! alot of flags are only taking it 4-8 inches and dropping it    but still alot are holding it too!!!! i use "polar" tip-ups, one of the best things to do is before you move it UNWIND A FEW FEET OF LINE! if the fish feel ANYTHING they drop it!  set tip-ups FAR apart . the fish are not really "schooled" but they are moving around looking for a good meal. check your tip-ups every 30-45 mins. i often didnt have bait on! also the fish see the bait as it goes up and drops back down. i got a few before i could even set the tip-up back into the hole.

there was about 15 - 20 people on the ice today and it held with no problems. again the holes were freezing ALL day. so it is making a little ice.

TIGHT LINES!   just remember the ice is thin but safe, dont jump around, walk soft by tip-ups too, fish sometimes were dropping it as i got close to the hole...


what lake was this ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 10, 2012, 07:01 PM
Great report Boss! Thanks for detailed information.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 11, 2012, 01:30 PM
Doug & I are on the back cove on highland by the fire house. Ice is not great but we are on 3 1/2 to 4 1/2.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2012, 01:45 PM
Doug & I are on the back cove on highland by the fire house. Ice is not great but we are on 3 1/2 to 4 1/2.

how does the overall lake look to you ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 11, 2012, 04:28 PM
 ;DI'm drivin up tomorow  to check DeVenoge which is the first lake east of Highland 9am. I'll be at the beach, if anyone is interested. Join me. Lou.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 11, 2012, 04:36 PM
lots  of open water on high land lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 11, 2012, 04:38 PM
;DI'm drivin up tomorow  to check DeVenoge which is the first lake east of Highland 9am. I'll be at the beach, if anyone is interested. Join me. Lou.
private lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 11, 2012, 05:42 PM
topher7694
This is ALOT of open water you can not fish the side we go on. We could only get on by the fire house. Then some guy came out with the cop's at 4:30PM & said we can't fish there because we walked on some guy he watches land. The cop was cool but from what I have been told it is a state access but who knows. I think this will be the last weekend. But who knows
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 11, 2012, 06:42 PM
topher7694
This is ALOT of open water you can not fish the side we go on. We could only get on by the fire house. Then some guy came out with the cop's at 4:30PM & said we can't fish there because we walked on some guy he watches land. The cop was cool but from what I have been told it is a state access but who knows. I think this will be the last weekend. But who knows
no state access on highland,,its all private
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 11, 2012, 06:54 PM
SHAWNM

Here is an old post from Feb, 2010 explaining to you that there is No Public access to Highland Lake. I hope you were not ticketed for tresspassing! :o  You of all people should know better being a moderator here on ice shanty, on how to respect private property rights!

From feb. 2010------>>"SHAWNM
Highland Lake is NOT a "STATE LAKE" and has NO public accesses, you need to have permission from a landowner to legally access Highland.
The Firehouse area is private property as is the Swamp areas. There are a few fishermen that were ticketed this year for tresspassing near the firehouse."  february 10, 2010
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 11, 2012, 07:27 PM
Reelemin
It is a state lake. If you like I can show you the link on the NY DEC web site. The cop even said it's  a state lake & no I was not trespassing & no tickets. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 11, 2012, 07:34 PM
Reelemin
It is a state lake. If you like I can show you the link on the NY DEC web site. The cop even said it's  a state lake & no I was not trespassing & no tickets.
sorry shawn,,i am a local up here and used to own a house on the lake,,it is ,,without a doubt,not state,all the property lines go to the center of the lake for each home,,i should know,,i am also a local realtor,,we have been dealing with tresspassers for years,,they have never won,,unless you have permission to go across somebodies PRIVATE PROPERTY,,just stay off
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 11, 2012, 07:43 PM
here is the list of state lakes for sullivan county,,straight from the dec web site,,,Crystal Lake (Fremont) (202 KB pdf file)
 
Highland Lake (Highland) (204 KB pdf file)
 
Lake Anawanda (Fremont) (187 KB pdf file)
 
Lake Huntington (Cochecton) (183 KB pdf file)
 
Lake Superior (Bethel) (176 KB pdf file)
 
Long Pond (Neversink) (161 KB pdf file)
 
Mastens Lake (Mamakating) (187 KB pdf file)
 
Mongaup Falls Reservoir (Forestburg) (189 KB pdf file)
 
Mongaup Pond (Rockland) (183 KB pdf file)
 
Morningside Lake (Fallsburg) (176 KB pdf file)
 
Neversink Reservoir (Neversink) (270 KB pdf file)
 
Rio Reservoir (Multiple Towns) (169 KB pdf file)
 
Shandelee Lake (Callicoon) (179 KB pdf file)
 
Swinging Bridge Reservoir (Thompson) (198 KB pdf file)
 
Toronto Reservoir (Bethel) (237 KB pdf file)
 
Waneta Lake (Rockland) (210 KB pdf file)
 
White Lake (Bethel) (191 KB pdf file)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kingoftheice on Feb 11, 2012, 07:46 PM
Shandelee is private as well.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 11, 2012, 07:51 PM
                             I fished Superior this afternoon for about 2hrs
                             I ended up with 6 keeper perch & 1 fat gill....
                             The ice was 4" thick the shore was soft ..... :icefish: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 11, 2012, 07:53 PM
I won't be able to ice fish until maybe sometime during this week. Has anybody ever fished mongaup falls reservoir  through the ice? Not even sure if it is open to ice fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 11, 2012, 07:59 PM
                             I fished Superior this afternoon for about 2hrs
                             I ended up with 6 keeper perch & 1 fat gill....
                             The ice was 4" thick the shore was soft ..... :icefish: :icefish:
hopefully it will thicken in a few days , suppose get subtemps  tonight and next few evenings . I imagine not many got on Superior this winter and there could be some nice ones waiting .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 11, 2012, 08:01 PM
I won't be able to ice fish until maybe sometime during this week. Has anybody ever fished mongaup falls reservoir  through the ice? Not even sure if it is open to ice fishing.
closed to ice fishin
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 11, 2012, 08:07 PM
closed to ice fishin
Thought so, I bet that would offer enormous icefishing opportunity. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 11, 2012, 08:10 PM
Thought so, I bet that would offer enormous icefishing opportunity.
hit it as soon as the ice is off,,you will see your enormous opportunity
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 11, 2012, 08:14 PM
I bet, Still thinking of car topping my crawdad. understand electric motors are allowed but not sure if I need a boaters operators license and registration for electric motors.. I do have a kayak but that is for the summer months.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 11, 2012, 08:52 PM
I fish Mongaup Falls alot, they won't open the gate to the boat launch until April 1st. Lots of Perch and Crappie. I have a Crawdad that is registered but think it only needs to be registered if you stick a gas motor on it. Not 100% sure though.
FYI Shawn...Masten is private too. Not sure what's up with the state site.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: semperfi on Feb 11, 2012, 09:03 PM
here is the list of state lakes for sullivan county,,straight from the dec web site,,,Crystal Lake (Fremont) (202 KB pdf file)
 
Highland Lake (Highland) (204 KB pdf file)
 
Lake Anawanda (Fremont) (187 KB pdf file)
 
Lake Huntington (Cochecton) (183 KB pdf file)
 
Lake Superior (Bethel) (176 KB pdf file)
 
Long Pond (Neversink) (161 KB pdf file)
 
Mastens Lake (Mamakating) (187 KB pdf file)
 
Mongaup Falls Reservoir (Forestburg) (189 KB pdf file)
 
Mongaup Pond (Rockland) (183 KB pdf file)
 
Morningside Lake (Fallsburg) (176 KB pdf file)
 
Neversink Reservoir (Neversink) (270 KB pdf file)
 
Rio Reservoir (Multiple Towns) (169 KB pdf file)
 
Shandelee Lake (Callicoon) (179 KB pdf file)
 
Swinging Bridge Reservoir (Thompson) (198 KB pdf file)
 
Toronto Reservoir (Bethel) (237 KB pdf file)
 
Waneta Lake (Rockland) (210 KB pdf file)
 
White Lake (Bethel) (191 KB pdf file)
JUST TO CLARIFY A LITTLE MORE,,,,The New York State Lake Contour Map Series provides information on depth contours, water surface area, mean depth and available fish species for selected state waters. Maps are to be used as a fishing aid only and are not intended for navigation. Public access may not be available to all waters. For additional information on available public access, or other specific details concerning these waters, contact the DEC Regional Fisheries Office covering the county the water is located in.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2012, 09:37 PM
topher7694
This is ALOT of open water you can not fish the side we go on. We could only get on by the fire house. Then some guy came out with the cop's at 4:30PM & said we can't fish there because we walked on some guy he watches land. The cop was cool but from what I have been told it is a state access but who knows. I think this will be the last weekend. But who knows

thanks for the info Shawn.... :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 11, 2012, 09:40 PM
Reelimin, keep us posted as to if they cancel the derby for next weekend....please and thank you !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 11, 2012, 09:40 PM
Shawn

I glad you were not ticketed today.... :)  The police officer definetly gave you a break today. I know people have received tickets in the past for tresspassing across from the firehouse and the opposite side of the lake coming in from the swamp. As Semperfi indicated the DEC does provide a contour map for highland lake which can be a little misleading for anyone not living up here. I wish there was public access but there is not. Maybe you could contact the NY DEC to try to get us all public access on Highland Lake. Please let us know if you get in touch with them and how you make out. Until then please let people know that they are risking a ticket if they don't own property or have a property owners permission to legally access this lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 11, 2012, 09:57 PM
Topher,

I was really looking forward to putting some faces with the names on this site at the Mahogany Ridge fishing club's derby on Highland this coming weekend! I hate sounding like a broken record but ,Highland never fully freezed over this year and the contest has been cancelled. :( :( 
Hopefully another lake will be safe enough for a IceShanty gathering this season.....How is Huntington holding up?? Superior was a little shakey today with ice cracking under foot... there was about 4 inches of ice which was staring to show water on top in a few places.....I am not ready to put the ice fishing gear away just yet!! ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 11, 2012, 11:11 PM
is their anyone that has fished white lake , how thick is the ice? thank you
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 12, 2012, 06:21 AM
is their anyone that has fished white lake , how thick is the ice? thank you
[/quote Moondog, accu weather shows single digits and sub teens and next few days you won't need to worry about finding safe ice on white lk. huntington /swb or any of the other lks mentioned here.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 12, 2012, 06:30 AM
I am hoping to get a few more outings in and thinking of trying a few old haunts soon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 12, 2012, 06:47 AM
been looking at the weather, plan on fishing monday at white lake,  i live in sparrow Bush ,it went down too 12 last night,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 12, 2012, 06:56 AM
I fish Mongaup Falls alot, they won't open the gate to the boat launch until April 1st. Lots of Perch and Crappie. I have a Crawdad that is registered but think it only needs to be registered if you stick a gas motor on it. Not 100% sure though.
FYI Shawn...Masten is private too. Not sure what's up with the state site.
any motor on a watercraft requires a registration with the state, electric or gas. kyacks, canoes, even inflatables.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 12, 2012, 06:58 AM
been looking at the weather, plan on fishing monday at white lake,  i live in sparrow Bush ,it went down too 12 last night,
yes it did ;D I was out at night on 5 to  6 inches on swb last Superbowl weekend, the holes start freezing over after sundown that day it was balmy sunny weather high in the 40s.. but after dark the ice expands (freezes) scarey standing on it with all those pessure cracks running all around lol, startling experience when a big one rips between your feet.. no my cup of tea, even though it is a good sign the ice is freezing, i don't trust cracking outthere in the dark. Anyway, nights like last night can add on anywhere from a half to one and a half  to the existing ice. I seen this using my spud the following morning on my drilled holes the previous day. Plenty of ice this week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 12, 2012, 07:44 AM
how did you do on sb,?i use to live there,fished it all my life,i
 checked the ice at free launch, its not to thick their, i like fishing after dark for the eyes,and crappie.we use to get big perch when i was a kid,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lorddre81 on Feb 12, 2012, 09:24 AM
can anyone know the thikness of ice on white lake and superior, going tommorow a nd dont wont to be dissapointed thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Canoejon on Feb 12, 2012, 10:07 AM
We're looking to get up to Sullivan (Huntington again? Superior?) on Tuesday. Hopefully, things will have firmed back up again by then. All reports are appreciated. Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 12, 2012, 10:50 AM
I drove around White Lake on Friday and did see a couple guys out on the ice. Don't know how they got out because the shore is all open in most spots. No way I could go from my private access point at all unless things freeze up in this next week. I had 12 degrees this morning here in Forestburgh.

I drove up and was able to fish at Big Pond on around 5 inches in most spots. Bring creepers for sure. No flags at all and saw one guy catch a decent bass that had to go back. Spoke with a few others there and they did nothing either. I talked with the Ranger and he said he only saw one small trout so far this season.

On all these lakes here in Sullivan county the rule is they are private unless there is a public launch on them. Wolf, Yankee, Masten, Wanasink, Louise Marie and most others just don't have public launches so they are private lakes. Swinging Bridge is a public lake but they chain the launch in winter so I don't know how one would get on unless they have home owner permission. Mongaup Falls and the Rio are public but they are also Bald Eagle sanctuaries and no access is allowed after Nov. 1 and through April 1.

Based on the weather predictions this week we should have night temps in the teens and 20s through Wednesday but this might not be enough to lock up all the open waters in places like Huntington, Highland and White lakes. I have serious fears that a few rescues will happen given the conditions we have had this year so be careful out there. My brother is one of the fire commissioners for Sullivan and they are on standby expecting trouble.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 12, 2012, 09:15 PM

Based on the weather predictions this week we should have night temps in the teens and 20s through Wednesday but this might not be enough to lock up all the open waters in places like Huntington, Highland and White lakes. I have serious fears that a few rescues will happen given the conditions we have had this year so be careful out there. My brother is one of the fire commissioners for Sullivan and they are on standby expecting trouble.
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very good point Gamalot...    the ice is thin, and bubblie too! it holds weight but if its a group of guys sitting close it IS NOT  SAFE!!!!     fish apart and fish another day.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 12, 2012, 11:01 PM
SUBJECT:  HIGHLAND LAKE.......    So, guys, what do we do now??  The contest is cancelled but the lake is still fishable (if you can get access --- Sand Beach Bar???). 

Do we abandon our plans to fish there on Sat. Feb. 18 ( and forget our get-together)??  Or, do we go anyway??

How about getting together at Huntington instead ????  We can find out if this weeks temps have built enough solid ice up there.  I'm going up on Thursday and staying until at least Monday/Tues.......I'll definitely check out both lakes but have no computer up there.  You can call me at 516-424-5287 (that's Johnny's phone....mine doesn't work there) and I'll tell you what I find on Friday.

It would be a shame to lose out on a good "IceParty"..................

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 13, 2012, 07:28 AM
Roger, I will be on a lake in PA in Saturday now, with the derby being cancelled----still may be able to do Huntington Sunday though......have to see what everyone else thinks though...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 13, 2012, 07:42 AM
Roger,
How is John's lake doing it might have open water to or did. I'll be up there from Friday to Monday so I'll try calling you on Friday PM before I come up at John's to see if you found any good ice.
Shawn
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 13, 2012, 07:52 AM
Based on the weather predictions this week we should have night temps in the teens and 20s through Wednesday but this might not be enough to lock up all the open waters in places like Huntington, Highland and White lakes. I have serious fears that a few rescues will happen given the conditions we have had this year so be careful out there. My brother is one of the fire commissioners for Sullivan and they are on standby expecting trouble.



very good point Gamalot...    the ice is thin, and bubblie too! it holds weight but if its a group of guys sitting close it IS NOT  SAFE!!!!     fish apart and fish another day.....
No doubt about it.. I myself never feel as comfortable when daily temperatures are constantly breaching above the 30s 40s and especially 50 degrees during most of this February. Just because you have 3 to 4 inches of ice does not make it safe..I do not even feel safe walking on 5" ice when daily temps go from sub temps at night only to be followed by 40s during the day.  I wear safety and also check the ice thickness and stay off anything under 5"  have a happy and safe ice fishing should any is member get out this week! Gamalot, I'll phone you if anything is happening.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 13, 2012, 08:29 AM
It has been cold as a witches nose the past two nights but that might give us false hope. Be cautious near shore and stay away from where the open water was on Highland.

I dropped you an email Privateeyes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 13, 2012, 04:53 PM
Roger,
How is John's lake doing it might have open water to or did. I'll be up there from Friday to Monday so I'll try calling you on Friday PM before I come up at John's to see if you found any good ice.
Shawn

sHAWN....jOHN SAYS HIS LAKE IS OPEN WATER ALMOST 3/4 OF THE WAY !!  Let's talk Thursday night....by then I'll have a chance to drive around to seveal lakes and check them out.

Rodger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 13, 2012, 04:58 PM
Roger, I will be on a lake in PA in Saturday now, with the derby being cancelled----still may be able to do Huntington Sunday though......have to see what everyone else thinks though...

Chris;  I'm going to try to call Sand  Beach Bar  to see if we can access Highland off their property.  If it's solid ove there, no reason  we can't fish & party Sat. & Sun.   Huntingto is also a possibility, but won't know until Thursday night.  Call John's number (see my post) so we can talk after I have a chance to check things out.

Rodger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: privateeyes on Feb 13, 2012, 06:20 PM
It has been cold as a witches nose the past two nights but that might give us false hope. Be cautious near shore and stay away from where the open water was on Highland.

I dropped you an email Privateeyes.
I'll call you sometime in the am on my way up Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lorddre81 on Feb 13, 2012, 07:01 PM
if somebody want to go wensday or another day to check some lakes ,stay night some hotel 3-4 people email me [email protected]
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefishinNJ on Feb 13, 2012, 07:10 PM
I plan on trying to find some ice this weekend. what do you think my best bet is to find some trout or walleye?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 13, 2012, 09:28 PM
Chris;  I'm going to try to call Sand  Beach Bar  to see if we can access Highland off their property.  If it's solid ove there, no reason  we can't fish & party Sat. & Sun.   Huntingto is also a possibility, but won't know until Thursday night.  Call John's number (see my post) so we can talk after I have a chance to check things out.

Rodger

will do, buddy...I will contact Joe as well to see what he has going on...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: stelth on Feb 14, 2012, 05:58 PM
just want to say hello,cant wait to get started,i have been reading alot of great info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Feb 14, 2012, 06:03 PM
Head north and really fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Feb 14, 2012, 08:54 PM
i will be heading to BRANT and SHROON lake this weekend...they are reporting 12 inches of ice....and decent luck on browns and lakers. hope there is some hope left for fishing local when i get back
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 15, 2012, 06:21 AM
i fished whitelake yesterday, open water around the shores   ,3 to 4 ins of ice on the lake , melting fast  that was my last day as its un safe now, yes i kept 8 perch and a few gills,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 15, 2012, 09:31 AM
could anyone tell me if there's ice on round lake or walton lake in monroe ny or on glenmere lake in Florida ny
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 15, 2012, 09:36 AM
could anyone tell me if there's ice on round lake or walton lake in monroe ny or on glenmere lake in Florida ny

With the weather I doubt that Walton has safe ice Round maybe but there are a lot of springs and Glenmere is probably your best bet but the shore ice may be bad
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 15, 2012, 11:48 AM
All the lakes in Monroe are completely open. Bring your boat!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Feb 15, 2012, 01:19 PM
no more ice on glenmere
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 15, 2012, 01:48 PM
awaiting Iceballs report from Sullivan county for this weekend.....anyone up for Sunday ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 15, 2012, 01:59 PM
well the ice season has ended. i had a good year. got out with my dad a few times and fished with 1 other friend a few times but was alone most of my trips. heres some pics from the season:

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(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/101_0331-1.jpg)

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/100_0381.jpg)

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/101_0328.jpg)

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/101_0321-1.jpg)

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 15, 2012, 02:01 PM
awaiting Iceballs report from Sullivan county for this weekend.....anyone up for Sunday ?
no ice is safe in sullivan!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 15, 2012, 02:02 PM
dam it, i re-sized every pic and still .....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 15, 2012, 02:03 PM
not even Huntington ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 15, 2012, 02:12 PM
I'm heading up north, maybe to Schroon since most everything down there is questionable. Topher, there is the NY Gathering on south bay, Lake Champlain Sunday the 26th if you and the HoleHawg are interested. That has a limit of 15 tips and 3 hand lines. It is an hour and twenty minutes North from Albany / Schenectady. Last report was a foot of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 15, 2012, 03:43 PM
Last report I had from guy's at the hunting camp was on Monday there was 4 1/2  5 to  with open water on most Sullivan county lakes but wait for the report from John on Friday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 15, 2012, 03:49 PM
HEY SHAWN   REPORT IS IN:   NO SAFE ICE!!!   WAS ON 4 INCHES 2 DAYS AGO AND HAD TO GET OFF BECAUSE IT WAS CRACKING UNDER FOOT ON EVERY STEP.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 15, 2012, 04:00 PM
Last report I had from guy's at the hunting camp was on Monday there was 4 1/2  5 to  with open water on most Sullivan county lakes but wait for the report from John on Friday

same...waiting for Rodger's report tomorrow night....as soon as I hear, I will share...



Jimmy, I have a prior commitment that weekend, otherwise I would go...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 15, 2012, 04:06 PM
Also, last weekend before 15th March season end. Dead sea three day tourney. half an hour from my house.... Good Lord willing.... Should still have ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 15, 2012, 04:17 PM
All the lakes in Monroe are completely open. Bring your boat!
ok thanks might go this weekend!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 15, 2012, 06:46 PM
HEY SHAWN   REPORT IS IN:   NO SAFE ICE!!!   WAS ON 4 INCHES 2 DAYS AGO AND HAD TO GET OFF BECAUSE IT WAS CRACKING UNDER FOOT ON EVERY STEP.

Boss Jigs.....Johnny saw three groups of fishermen out on Superior on Monday...said the ice looked pretty solid, even at shore
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 15, 2012, 07:08 PM
                        I fished Superior on sun. & the ice was maybe 6 inches thick where I was...
                        The shore was a little soft ...   :icefish:
                                                           
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 15, 2012, 08:34 PM
Boss Jigs.....Johnny saw three groups of fishermen out on Superior on Monday...said the ice looked pretty solid, even at shore
rodger,

i was watching the ice in the center of the lake crack with almost every step by 10:30 tuesday morning. you know i will go on 2 inches solid ice, well i got off by 12:30. around shore there was more ice, 5-6 inches. but that ice, as well as the ice on the center of the lake is VERY soft ice with alot of air pockets. if all you rich city folk think this dumb redneck dont know what the hell im talking about    then go swimming....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 15, 2012, 08:40 PM
John

Been swimming once......don't care to repeat it!!!  You know I'll be careful....going to check the ice tomorrow by drilling holes out to where I expect to fish....6" of ice or I DON'T GO !!!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 15, 2012, 08:52 PM
John

Been swimming once......don't care to repeat it!!!  You know I'll be careful....going to check the ice tomorrow by drilling holes out to where I expect to fish....6" of ice or I DON'T GO !!!

Rodger, let me know if you find 5"...I'll fish down to 4" if possible   ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 15, 2012, 09:07 PM
Rodger, let me know if you find 5"...I'll fish down to 4" if possible   ;)

OK....I was brave when I was your age too....LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 15, 2012, 10:14 PM
OK....I was brave when I was your age too....LOL

It's that much less to have to drill through   ;)  I don't have one of those fancy power augers.....only my own power  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 16, 2012, 03:55 PM
as reported from Huntington from Holehawg "We can cross off Lake Huntington...shoreline s are weak and gone from edge to 3-4 feet " 

so Now What ?  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefishinNJ on Feb 16, 2012, 04:50 PM
anyone ever fish stillwater lake in orange county. im reading online they have walleye, laketrout, and hybrids which sounds like a helluva fun combo
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 16, 2012, 05:41 PM
I never heard of it. You can get all those fish in Fayson Lakes,(except lakers). Lou
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefishinNJ on Feb 16, 2012, 06:21 PM
the first brown in my signature is from fayson. no safe ice sadly and walleye and hybrids are super rare
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 16, 2012, 09:55 PM
as reported from Huntington from Holehawg "We can cross off Lake Huntington...shoreline s are weak and gone from edge to 3-4 feet " 

so Now What ?  ???
Are you going to call John tomorrow? he can give us the last report
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 16, 2012, 10:10 PM
Are you going to call John tomorrow? he can give us the last report

Just spoke with IceBalls...they are going to try Superior, as they drilled and found 5" not too far out at the launch....He is going to call me again tomorrow evening to let me know what else they find...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 17, 2012, 08:27 AM
You mean Lake Superior next to Black lake off Rt 55
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 17, 2012, 08:45 AM
You mean Lake Superior next to Black lake off Rt 55

I believe so....I have never fished it....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 17, 2012, 08:53 AM
you better ware your life jackets,  you well ploby fall throu
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 17, 2012, 09:52 AM
moon-dog     i told them but them seem to think they are wieghtless or something. really disgusted me from this site. people are here trying to make sure everyong has a safe season, but they dont want to listen. thats cool tho, more food for the fishies....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 17, 2012, 11:37 AM
you guys are gonna have to do some driving to get some ice. mariaville behind my house has 8-12" but not know for a destination on IS. mostly pan fish and pickerel. another 30 min north and you are in the adirondak park.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 17, 2012, 07:12 PM
Waiting for update from John anyone here from him
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 17, 2012, 07:24 PM
I spoke to Rodger and John ( Calamari ) tonight....they fished Superior today....ice was 4.5" and a little scary...they made out pretty well.....  I do not know if that is the same John you are waiting for.....they decided to fish over in PA with me and another shanty member ( Dennis53 ) and his nephew tomorrow....6-8" there....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 18, 2012, 09:07 PM
what ? no new up dates
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 18, 2012, 11:03 PM
Up at are Hunting camp are small lake had 4 1/2 to 5 inches of not good ice tomorrow we might try it again or open water fish on one of the lakes that are open we'll see
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 19, 2012, 03:49 PM
took IceBalls and Calamari to PA this weekend....fished 2 tough lakes, caught some fish...fished on 8" Saturday and on 6-8" Sunday...weather cooperated for the most part......Met up with Dennis53 today also.....it's amazing when you drive 30 minutes east of where we fished and there isn't any ice.....must be the elevation......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lorddre81 on Feb 19, 2012, 05:46 PM
going tommorow to mointicello some chances to get ice on white lake or superior. or which lake the fishing is p[ossible
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 19, 2012, 06:57 PM
not as big as the one on the first page but definitely a nice one... You guys should head north

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 19, 2012, 07:56 PM
going tommorow to mointicello some chances to get ice on white lake or superior. or which lake the fishing is p[ossible
there is NO SAFE ICE in sullivan....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 19, 2012, 09:11 PM
yes there is in my ice box
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 19, 2012, 09:18 PM
yes there is in my ice box


and in my cocktail     ;)   which I wouldn't need if the weather and Mother Nature cooperated....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 19, 2012, 09:32 PM
i now well wate abouit 2 weeks then put my boat in  to fish
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Post by: lorddre81 on Feb 19, 2012, 09:43 PM
still going presidents day what to do in tha city check syuperior, white lake maybe swan i will see and post tommorow see ya
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Post by: boss j on Feb 20, 2012, 12:18 AM
lmfao    lord doesnt understand we are reporting that there isnt ANY ice....
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Post by: lorddre81 on Feb 20, 2012, 05:52 AM
i got it boys i will get my pontoon with me :):):)
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Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 20, 2012, 08:19 AM
I fished  in bethel yesterday 1 nice perch & some cats... The ice was melting under my feet I had to leave after lunch
alot of slush & water on ice where I was fishing..... Be safe out there guys  :icefish:
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Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 20, 2012, 09:07 AM
I travelled to Chenango County yesterday. There is a solid 8" of ice on Long Pond, caught a bunch of Bass and small crappie but I had a blast chasing flags. Was a two hour drive but was worth it, it's weird that just two hours north its still winter. There was snow on the ground, the ice was thick and it was cold! Plan on going again soon.
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Post by: lorddre81 on Feb 20, 2012, 08:34 PM
okey so this is what we got. i was at white lake today open water on the left side of the lake but on the superior lake ......hmmmmmmmm was 3-4 inches of the ice on the center ice was melting but still some solid ice that u can step on it. about 10 people on superior lake , some crappes , yellows and pickelrels. dont be scared to go i am still alive :):):):) always remeber that any ice in this seoson is dengerous if you dont know the lake so be carefull!!!!!!!
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Post by: loustru on Feb 21, 2012, 04:36 PM
My father in law spotted some people on Highland saturday. I passed there today, lots of open water but the far end of the lake opposite the Beach bar is still iced in with fresh snow on top. I not sure of an acess spot. No one out there today.lou
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 21, 2012, 04:52 PM
Despite some discouraging reports about ice conditions in Sullivan County, here are the facts from two guys who just got finished with five days of fishing there.  As of yesterday (Monday), we fished on 4.5 to 5" of ice about two to three hundred yards off the launch ramp at Lake Superior State Park.  I cant speak for the middle of the lake, but there was no ice cracking or breaking where we fished.  Caught a mess of Yellows, Picks, Bass on both Friday and Monday.  We checked out Huntington and Highland Lakes and found no access because of melted edges.  However, at the launch ramp for White Lake, theree is solid ice measuring 5-6" out to two hundred yards (we didn't walk further than that.)  Saw some guys fishing outh there on Friday. 
John (Boss Jigs)....there were two guys fishing your spot on Superior yesterday until about five o'clock.  Don't know how theyt did.
What are the chances there will be ice by next weekend?????  Can't say..... just hope for a deep freeze alll week up there (temps were in the 20's to 30's this week in the daytime.....teens at night).
We're heading up to Schroon lake for the NYState gathering next weekend (moved from South Bay).
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Post by: lorddre81 on Feb 21, 2012, 09:05 PM
maybe those two guys was me and my frien alex
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 23, 2012, 06:08 PM
Well, I see we're down to Page 3 already.....nobody wants to say those "fateful" words..... "IT'S ALL OVER FOR US BOYS!!!"  At least this post will get us back up to a respectable position on the NY board!  Was going to trek up to Schroon Lk. tomorrow and stay for the Sunday IS gathering but my plans got sunk when "Squid-Boy" pulled out of the trip.  No way to swing the $$$$ all on my own.
I don't see much hope for any more ice in Sullivan Cty. after this week, so, time to put the gear away and un-wrap the boat.  Anyone feel like going Ocean fishing in the near future???

IceBalls.....thawed out for this year!!!
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 23, 2012, 06:48 PM
i put my gear away, what a short seson, ploby be useing my boat in a week or so , untill next winter  ,by
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 23, 2012, 06:49 PM
Well, I see we're down to Page 3 already.....nobody wants to say those "fateful" words..... "IT'S ALL OVER FOR US BOYS!!!"  At least this post will get us back up to a respectable position on the NY board!  Was going to trek up to Schroon Lk. tomorrow and stay for the Sunday IS gathering but my plans got sunk when "Squid-Boy" pulled out of the trip.  No way to swing the $$$$ all on my own.
I don't see much hope for any more ice in Sullivan Cty. after this week, so, time to put the gear away and un-wrap the boat.  Anyone feel like going Ocean fishing in the near future???

IceBalls.....thawed out for this year!!!

I spent the day yesterday in 55 degrees stowing away all my ice gear. Took a nice ride past all the usual lakes, Highland, Swinging Bridge, Rio, White Lake, Mohegan Lake and some smaller ponds and none are safe if they have any ice at all.

I'm with you Iceballs on getting the boat out and ready but it would be just my luck to get it all unwrapped and have 2 feet of snow the next day. I won't be one bit surprised to see a big storm this year in April given the fact we had a nasty one here in October and not much since. Good thing I got a break on fuel oil this winter because I need it for the other tanks in the car and truck.

My prayer for next year, May the ice Gods bless us early and in November I'll be happy with anyone but Obama.
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Post by: lorddre81 on Feb 23, 2012, 07:48 PM
dont give up boys i am going to superior on sunday check the ice and of course - if its possible- fish some fish :):) its gonna be 34 on sunday like last weekend maybe  i spend some time with iceballs on superior so we will see .......... hey boys please don cry u gotta keep your head up even if the ice is thin never gave up - :):):):)
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 24, 2012, 12:44 AM
dont give up boys i am going to superior on sunday check the ice and of course - if its possible- fish some fish :):) its gonna be 34 on sunday like last weekend maybe  i spend some time with iceballs on superior so we will see .......... hey boys please don cry u gotta keep your head up even if the ice is thin never gave up - :):):):)

Tommy.....If you go up there PLEASE BE CAREFUL !!!  The ice was looking all "Bubbly" on Monday and I wouldn't trust it.  Looking forward to seeing you on the ice next year.....don't want to lose you now!!!
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 24, 2012, 12:52 AM
I spent the day yesterday in 55 degrees stowing away all my ice gear. Took a nice ride past all the usual lakes, Highland, Swinging Bridge, Rio, White Lake, Mohegan Lake and some smaller ponds and none are safe if they have any ice at all.

I'm with you Iceballs on getting the boat out and ready but it would be just my luck to get it all unwrapped and have 2 feet of snow the next day. I won't be one bit surprised to see a big storm this year in April given the fact we had a nasty one here in October and not much since. Good thing I got a break on fuel oil this winter because I need it for the other tanks in the car and truck.

My prayer for next year, May the ice Gods bless us early and in November I'll be happy with anyone but Obama.

You know Gary, I was just thinking the exact same thing about my boat.  It would be just my luck to get some big snowstorm in March/April!!!  It's happened before, so it's not impossible!!  It was 61 Degrees down here yesterday....broke all records!!
I was just telling Boss Jigs tht we get a shot at some nice White Perch down here in the tidal creeks, so at least I have an opportunity to try for SOMETHING for the next few weeks.  Also thinking about running up to Rhode Island to hop on a party boat for Cod...... they're doing pretty well right now.
Well, we didn't get to fish together this season.....better luck to us all fo next year.

Regards......Rodger
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Post by: pooley on Feb 24, 2012, 10:28 AM
i put my gear away yesterday as well. cried like a little b!tch too!! LOL! :'( :P
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 24, 2012, 11:16 AM
If you're willing to bite the high gas prices, still lots of ice up in the adirondacks.
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Post by: flounderman on Feb 24, 2012, 12:34 PM
see ya all next year, hopefully under better conditions. It was really a rotton season around here.

iceballs - Fished the cod grounds a week and a half ago. If ya like reeling in dogs go for it.....slow pick on the cod not like years past trips thats for sure. Ya catch a few cod right away then the dogfish take over til the capt makes a move. The boats are hurting with no fares. Spring Blackfish can't come soon enough for me
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Post by: boss j on Feb 24, 2012, 01:21 PM
once again   my stuff was put away 1 1/2 weeks ago. yeah this season was short but i must say the bite for me was hardcore all of it.   till next season....
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 24, 2012, 05:09 PM
i put my gear away yesterday as well. cried like a little b!tch too!! LOL! :'( :P

did you get a measurement of the length of that handle you need ?
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Post by: pooley on Feb 24, 2012, 08:50 PM
did you get a measurement of the length of that handle you need ?
i'll do it soon, i haven't cleaned it out yet, just put it in my apartment. ::) ;D
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Post by: jiignut on Feb 25, 2012, 08:07 AM
WOW, putting the gear away !  No wonder i've had such peaceful outings on the lakes alone.  thank you.
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 25, 2012, 04:46 PM
since everyone is putting there ice fishing gear away is anyone getting excited for striped bass season !!
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Post by: privateeyes on Feb 25, 2012, 06:18 PM
 I doubt it is as solid now along the shore and probably no safe ice with all the wet and warm . Hoping sub temps follow within next couple weeks or it is definitely over.  glta be safe and enjoy our wild Obama America  ::)
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Post by: pooley on Feb 26, 2012, 03:16 PM
here we sit, having a Daytona 500 party at the firehouse, and no 500!! LOL!! crappie, perch, and pickerel in the deep fryer, venison on the BBQ, Deep fried turkey, shrimp, chicken quesadillas, venison quesadillas. oh well. ;D
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Feb 26, 2012, 03:17 PM
what a miserable day
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 26, 2012, 03:42 PM
here we sit, having a Daytona 500 party at the firehouse, and no 500!! LOL!! crappie, perch, and pickerel in the deep fryer, venison on the BBQ, Deep fried turkey, shrimp, chicken quesadillas, venison quesadillas. oh well. ;D

leftovers for tomorrow ?   >:(
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Post by: pooley on Feb 26, 2012, 04:15 PM
yes, for the Daytona 500!!  ;D
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Post by: kb on Feb 26, 2012, 05:52 PM
here we sit, having a Daytona 500 party at the firehouse, and no 500!! LOL!! crappie, perch, and pickerel in the deep fryer, venison on the BBQ, Deep fried turkey, shrimp, chicken quesadillas, venison quesadillas. oh well. ;D

And you didn't tell us?  It's not as if we have any fishing to do....
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Post by: kb on Feb 26, 2012, 05:54 PM
since everyone is putting there ice fishing gear away is anyone getting excited for striped bass season !!

Yes!  Going over my gear and looking forward to it.
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 26, 2012, 07:01 PM
Yes!  Going over my gear and looking forward to it.
i want to fast forward in time to striped bass season im ready now!!!
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Post by: lorddre81 on Feb 26, 2012, 09:50 PM
yo whats up boys, i was at superior today hmm ice still good at the launch boat but after that 3 inches and on the right side open water in the middle of the lake , just 5 guys fishing and....... nothing not even one f.... bait so fishing in sullivan in my opinion is close ..... so anyone want to go more up north ??????????
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Post by: holehawg on Feb 27, 2012, 09:10 AM
i put my gear away yesterday as well. cried like a little b!tch too!! LOL! :'( :P
lol...was hockey there for a group hug  ;) ;D and tell him to stop texting me dirty messages...my woman are getting upset... ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 27, 2012, 12:57 PM
lol...was hockey there for a group hug  ;) ;D and tell him to stop texting me dirty messages...my woman are getting upset... ;D

Joe, how's things?   You holding up ok  ?   drop me a line when you get a chance....
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Post by: pooley on Feb 27, 2012, 02:31 PM
lol...was hockey there for a group hug  ;) ;D and tell him to stop texting me dirty messages...my woman are getting upset... ;D

will do Joe! LOL!! getting the trolling gear ready, and the suffern show is this weekend, thursday, friday, saturday, and sunday. ;)
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 27, 2012, 04:16 PM
Pooley......you going to the Suffern show???   Last time I went it was so crowded that I couldn't even turn around, much less get near any booths!!!  Haven't been back in years!!
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Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 27, 2012, 05:12 PM
Travelled two hours north to Long Pond in Chenango county again. They still have 6-7 inches of ice there. Caught a bunch of crappie and pickeral.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2012, 05:16 PM
Iceballs, We were looking for ya at Schroon on Sunday.... Hope all is OK.
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 27, 2012, 10:20 PM
Iceballs, We were looking for ya at Schroon on Sunday.... Hope all is OK.

All OK Jimmyclaude....got the rug pulled out from under me when my partner backed out of the Schroon trip.... couldn't afford the $$$$ for three days in hotel plus gas and food, so stayed home  (GRRRRRRR>).  Pics look nice from the gathering....really wish I could have made it.  Putting my gear away tomorrow.......look forward to next year.  Time to unwrap the boat and go looking for Cod/Ling/Flounder/Blacks
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Post by: pooley on Feb 28, 2012, 01:14 PM
yeah, i go almost every year. you just got to know when it's quieter there, then go. ;D
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 28, 2012, 05:09 PM
Putting you stuff away??   Weekend tourney on Schroon and lou's three day-er on Sacandaga this weekend... Just sayin guys.....
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 28, 2012, 09:32 PM
Putting you stuff away??   Weekend tourney on Schroon and lou's three day-er on Sacandaga this weekend... Just sayin guys.....

still 11" + out my way too....sorry guys ! I'm still fishing !
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Post by: privateeyes on Feb 28, 2012, 09:58 PM
Maple time and still good ice for those in the know ;D I'm buzzing upstate somewhere, hopefully ice pcs and bs :P I have off but the weather might screw things up.. I may wait but only if it is icing roads. If I decide to go up, I'll report right here ;D still think a lot of Sullivan upper is good to stand on.
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Post by: privateeyes on Mar 01, 2012, 07:00 AM
I never made it up , doubt any safe ice after all this warm wet weather. Today all my ice gear gets put away. Let us move with the season..hopefully next ice season will be a better one. ;D
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Post by: boss j on Mar 01, 2012, 08:27 AM
well too bad you didnt have a good season, mine was awesome! hot on fish EVERY trip. and i made it 3-4 trips a week too!!!! :P :P :P
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Post by: privateeyes on Mar 01, 2012, 02:24 PM
well too bad you didnt have a good season, mine was awesome! hot on fish EVERY trip. and i made it 3-4 trips a week too!!!! :P :P :P
I'm glad you enjoyed this season, not saying I didn't have fun anytime I was out jigs, just hoping for a better hard ice next season. Too bad we didn't meet yet but maybe next year. BTW nobody mentioned toronto this year, is that still way down or you don't bother?
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 01, 2012, 05:06 PM
back in the 845 for till the 11th but its a sad site seeing no ice  :-\ and with the very little ice from where i was will be gone when i get back... can say i had a good season iced my first trout and my pb tiger musky this year along with some nice bass. till next year
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Post by: pooley on Mar 01, 2012, 07:35 PM
just got back from the Suffern Show. a little poorer, and loaded with pickels, jerky, and fishing gear! ;D
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Mar 01, 2012, 08:19 PM
pooley is there a lot more fishing stuff this year was thinking of going saturday!
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Post by: pooley on Mar 02, 2012, 08:10 AM
pooley is there a lot more fishing stuff this year was thinking of going saturday!
it changes a little every year. always something new.
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Mar 02, 2012, 08:20 AM
it changes a little every year. always something new.
ok thanks!
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Post by: jiignut on Mar 12, 2012, 07:51 PM
thanks everyone for giving up.  just had the best, most peaceful , alone two days on 11-12" of ice, in sullivan county. just alittle sunburned. thanks again!   ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 19, 2012, 02:40 PM
wow guys we made it back to page 3.....anything going on down that way?  Anyone been fishing ?
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Post by: kb on Jun 19, 2012, 07:10 PM
Yes. I took the yak out last weekend and hammered the bass (c&r), and the crappie. All in all about 40 fish boated. Ha ha almost all crappie were caught in my favorite jigging area. Everything went back except for 10 that were marinated in teriyaki sauce and grilled over a bed of onions, then served on a bed of brown rice.

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Post by: pooley on Jun 20, 2012, 01:48 PM
went out today for a couple of hours, but too many runts, and too hot! i did get a deer.....with my truck! LOL!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jun 20, 2012, 01:58 PM
In this heat I bet that it was cooked before it hit the ground!

Hope no one was hurt. Much damage?
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Post by: pooley on Jun 20, 2012, 02:04 PM
nah, i drive a f-150. a little bend to the bumper. she was BIG!
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Post by: kb on Jun 20, 2012, 02:14 PM
The only time I don't see deer is when I have a gun or bow in my hands
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Post by: holehawg on Jun 24, 2012, 06:24 AM
burpppp...buying pa hunty lisc.....camp dues.... lose 2 week pay.....and more gear.....all fer a deer that pooley gets with the truck....priceless  ::) ;) ;D

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Post by: kb on Jun 24, 2012, 06:46 AM
When I get really desperate for a deer, I just duct tape a bunch of arrows on the front of my car and drive up and down the taconic parkway.  ;D
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Post by: topher7694 on Jun 25, 2012, 05:18 PM
well, I heard once that the most effective weapon for deer is a bullet going 55-65 MPH with headlights on it.....
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Post by: IceBalls on Jul 01, 2012, 11:40 PM
I like KB's solution to the deer overpopulation problem......LOL
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Post by: kb on Jul 02, 2012, 05:27 AM
Thanks!  I HAVE bad some success using this method, fortunately both I and the car survived. BAMbi didn't. 
I almost took a one out with my bike. (Actually it almost took me out.)  That one was close.
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Post by: IceBalls on Jul 04, 2012, 11:54 PM
SHOCKING NEWS !!!! My 31' Wellcraft went down "at the dock"!!!  Couldn't believe it when I got the call.  After it was re-floated, a surveyor spent three hours trying to find the cause of the sinking.......with no results!!!!  He saw absolutely no leaks to cause the sinking.  Eye witnesses said the boat sank in the span of one-half hour's time!!!
The only up-side to all of this grief is that the insurance company said they'll pay for the whole thing.   Time to look for a new boat!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 25, 2012, 01:41 PM
I have a favor to ask of the locals to Lake Ontario....i am looking for a news story or newspaper article about a drowning that occurred 7/24 or 7/25...a kayaker that drowned....his name is Timothy Confer....my little brother....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: masoneddie on Jul 25, 2012, 02:28 PM
My sincere condolences on your loss Topher, I wish I could help ypu out brother. I'm certain one of our brothers or sisters from Superior will come thru for you. May God Bless you and your family in this most difficult time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 25, 2012, 02:36 PM
My sincere condolences on your loss Topher, I wish I could help ypu out brother. I'm certain one of our brothers or sisters from Superior will come thru for you. May God Bless you and your family in this most difficult time.

Thanks Buddy......our family will hold strong and get through it...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jul 25, 2012, 02:55 PM
Ouch!  I too wish you and yours my deepest sympathy. That is a sharp loss.  I too am a kayaker, tho mostly for fishing as I'm too cheap to get a real boat.  I wish I could help you out on the articles, but I'm not in the area.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jul 26, 2012, 05:55 PM
I have a favor to ask of the locals to Lake Superior....i am looking for a news story or newspaper article about a drowning that occurred 7/24 or 7/25...a kayaker that drowned....his name is Timothy Confer....my little brother....



    Wow bud...  Realy sorry to hear that.... :(   My condolences....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jul 27, 2012, 09:42 PM
Chris..... Hope you know where my head is at after hearing this terrible news.  Our sincere condolences and our prayers are with you and your family at this awful time. 

Sorry Johnny and I couldn't get together with you this week.  I'll give you a full report later.

Stay strong, my friend!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: surflizard on Jul 28, 2012, 05:42 AM
Very sorry to hear of your loss Chris, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.



Surf and LLT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 28, 2012, 07:29 PM
Well the original notification I received wasfrom Lake Superior State Park in Sullivan County, but in fact is was in Sandy Creek off Lake Ontario...he in turn did not actually drown, he hit some rough water and had a panic attack, which triggered a heart attack...33 years old.....Thank you all for the kind words, his family is staying strong...He will be missed
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jul 28, 2012, 09:41 PM
A heart attack at 33??   Whew
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jul 28, 2012, 10:02 PM
at 5'4" and 285 lbs........he had heart problems from an early age as well as a diabetic condition...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Jul 29, 2012, 07:15 AM

I'm sorry to hear of your loss Chris and my sincere condolences to you and your family.


Doug
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Jul 29, 2012, 02:53 PM
CONDOLENCES,
 :o :o :o
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 02, 2012, 12:54 PM
you and Joe need to come down to suffern for some fun with the firehouse gang! you two need it! i'll have to get a date we can all agree on.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Aug 02, 2012, 01:33 PM
Pooley, let all know and we'll all hang
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Aug 04, 2012, 04:11 AM
you and Joe need to come down to suffern for some fun with the firehouse gang! you two need it! i'll have to get a date we can all agree on.



you have both our numbers....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 07, 2012, 04:58 PM
Pooley, let all know and we'll all hang
i will let all know! i set something up. >:D :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Aug 07, 2012, 10:28 PM
Did you guys hear what happened on Lake Gleneida (Putnam County) today???

Seems a couple in a rowboat spotted a 6 year old girl floating in the lake, hanging onto what they thought was a log.  Upon approaching the girl, the "log" turned out to be a body!!  The deceased was the girl's baby-sitter....... the cops have no idea what happened (they were not in a boat).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 08, 2012, 05:59 AM
Associated Press
CARMEL, N.Y. — Boaters rescued a 6-year-old girl from a small reservoir north of New York City after finding her clinging to the floating corpse of a family friend who had taken her to the water to cool off, officials said Tuesday.

The cause of the woman's death was not yet known, and an autopsy was planned, said Carmel Police Chief Michael Johnson. He said she could have drowned or suffered a medical emergency while wading with the girl in Lake Gleneida.

The lake, about 730 yards at its widest, is part of New York City's water supply system, and swimming there is banned.

"She shouldn't have been in the lake," Johnson said.

The woman was identified as Pamela Kaner, 59, of Brewster. Police said she was caring for the girl while the girl's mother ran an errand.

The girl, whose name was not released, told police that Kaner took her into the water in the early afternoon Monday and was holding her when something went wrong.

The child had no life vest on and was crying as she clung to the woman's body in the middle of the lake late Monday afternoon, said Carter Strickland, commissioner of the New York City Department of Environmental Protection. The agency owns the lake.

Two men and a woman in a rowboat heard the girl crying for help around 5 p.m. and found her holding on to Kaner's body, Strickland said.

Johnson said that in his experience, "It's very unusual when a drowning victim doesn't sink. The body usually goes to the bottom and pops back up when it decomposes."

The boaters pulled the girl from the water, took her to shore and called police, officials said. She was treated at a hospital but was not seriously injured.

"I would say it was traumatic," Johnson said.

Kaner's body was retrieved by firefighters, who paddled out in a commandeered boat.

DEP spokesman Ted Timbers said no drinking water has been drawn from the lake for more than a year because it's part of a section that has been offline while a filtration plant is built in the Bronx.

The shore of the lake, which abuts the main road of the hamlet of Carmel, is littered with rowboats, most chained or cabled to trees. Johnson said the DEP grants permits for the boats. Signs on the shore say, "Recreation by permit. Entry for other purposes prohibited."

On Tuesday afternoon, only ducks and gulls were on the water.

Kerry Browne of Carmel, a house renovator, said, "On a nice day like this, anybody would like to jump in the lake, but you know the rules." He said he hoped the girl would be able to recover from "holding onto a body like that
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Aug 08, 2012, 06:52 AM
I grew up in Carmel, and fished that res quite offen. It's right in the middle of town, and hard to miss. I'd like to know the details. I wonder if they went in by the rail trail?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DeadEyez on Aug 09, 2012, 09:03 PM
Topher, thoughts and prayers to you and your family.  Sorry so late, just saw this.  :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Aug 17, 2012, 03:55 PM
Has anyone fished (hard/open water) Mombasha Lake in Monroe? or know anything about it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Aug 27, 2012, 07:23 AM
Has anyone fished (hard/open water) Mombasha Lake in Monroe? or know anything about it

good fishing there, if you can get on the lake! it has no public access.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Aug 28, 2012, 09:55 AM
good fishing there, if you can get on the lake! it has no public access.

Thanks pooley
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Sep 01, 2012, 10:55 PM
Has anyone fished (hard/open water) Mombasha Lake in Monroe? or know anything about it
hey if you get out can you shoot me a report. i work over at bjs in monroe and pass the lake everyday i work
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Sep 01, 2012, 11:45 PM
Any of us "Southerners" going to enter the NYS Pro/Am Ice Tournament???   How about it Topher, Holehawg, Pooley, KB, Hockey, etc., etc., ?????  It's way upstate for most of us, but, what the heck, it's only 3 times and we don't have that many tournaments of this quality to enter.  I'm in if I can get some company !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Sep 02, 2012, 01:59 AM
hey if you get out can you shoot me a report. i work over at bjs in monroe and pass the lake everyday i work

I'm up at school now so probably wont have a chance till hardwater but will let you know
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Sep 08, 2012, 09:52 AM

I'd love to go myself but with the economy, job and gas prices I think I'll have to wait until next year. This season I'll be doing a lot of local fishing.

Hopefully all involved in running it will keep that in mind in case the turn out isn't as large as they expect. 



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Sep 08, 2012, 10:05 AM
Hopefully all involved in running it will keep that in mind in case the turn out isn't as large as they expect.

That's what is unfortunate about the tournament... All the lakes are 3 or so hours away  :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Sep 08, 2012, 10:45 AM
I wish I could, but I just don't have the time. Work and family constantly conspire against me.  Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Sep 20, 2012, 06:31 AM
ok whos getting thier augers ready, re-spooling lines, and sitting in the freezer???    THE TEMPS ARE ON THE DECLINE!!!!  times comming boys...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Sep 20, 2012, 06:47 AM
I'm getting ready for the montauk striper run and deer hunting. I use the lull between deer season to get my ice stuff out.

I repair all my stuff at the end of each season so its ready to go at the start of the next. All I need to do is tie on some fresh leaders with new hooks and I'm good to go.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Sep 20, 2012, 03:01 PM
Deer season first!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Sep 26, 2012, 10:11 PM
well you can only hunt during daylight hours. gotta do something with the rest of the time!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 28, 2012, 12:45 AM
Just want to keep this thread somewhere near the top. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 28, 2012, 03:38 AM
well here we are up and running...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Oct 28, 2012, 05:14 AM
And waiting......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 28, 2012, 06:35 AM
lol   same as every year...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 28, 2012, 09:41 AM
think the storm will hurt the ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 28, 2012, 10:18 AM
well its nice to see pooley woke up!!! the only ice this storm is gonna hurt will be the ice in the stores/freezers...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Oct 28, 2012, 12:43 PM
well its nice to see pooley woke up!!! the only ice this storm is gonna hurt will be the ice in the stores/freezers...

Thats what Im worried about.  Warm beer - yuk!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 28, 2012, 02:08 PM
WATCH OUT YOU GUYS....... They're about to mandatory evacuate me and the Mrs.  Goinna be looking for someplace to run to......  anybody live high & dry ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Oct 31, 2012, 08:34 PM
Still waiting for 1 person to get hold of...IceBalls is alright, as well as the rest of the Suffern Crew....us up here in PA fared pretty well also....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 31, 2012, 09:01 PM
glad to hear your ok topher. i made it through with power the whole time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Nov 01, 2012, 06:26 PM
           I made it tru the storm OK only lost power 1 day . I cant work in city job was under water
           I am catching up on chores & starting to get my gear out ..I had my shantie popped up in my
           garage last year & never got to use it ... cant wait to get out there this year.. :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 02, 2012, 02:07 PM
it's a mess here. still lots of power outages. (i never lost power )
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 02, 2012, 04:41 PM
GLAD TO HEAR YOU DOING OK. now how about the weather???   seeing any skims in the am???   gotta dream...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 02, 2012, 06:23 PM
Does skim milk count?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 02, 2012, 06:36 PM
only if i can bounce a rock off it...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Nov 05, 2012, 08:11 AM
I figured it was about that time to start logging in.  Temps are dropping. Outlook is looking good this year. Hopefully we will all be to fish this year. Looking forward to fishing with you guys this year :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 05, 2012, 10:44 AM
Finally hit 32 deg here in Dutchess the other morning.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Nov 07, 2012, 10:36 AM
1 of the ponds I drive by on my way to work the last 2 days was 60-75% skimmed over.....of course by the time the sun comes up it melts, but it is a step in the right direction...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 07, 2012, 12:08 PM
Let it snow let it snow let it snow  :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 07, 2012, 01:07 PM
Woo hoo there was ice on the dog's water bowl!   yeah baby
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Nov 07, 2012, 01:17 PM
Let it snow let it snow let it snow  :whistle:
NEED MORE THEN SNOW,NEED BELOW 32`TEMP.
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 07, 2012, 02:53 PM
its snowing here in goshen now and for the last few days the stream that wraps around my back yard had been skimmed till midday...   waters cooling good! its comming!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 07, 2012, 03:23 PM
about 2 inches in Nyack so far. :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 07, 2012, 03:48 PM
i am actually GLAD i got the snow shovel out! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 08, 2012, 03:22 PM
got about 5 in Nyack, 3-4 in Suffern.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 08, 2012, 06:15 PM
2 1/2-3 here in goshen but heard from a friend in sullivan county they didnt get any at all! not even a flake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ACARCHER on Nov 11, 2012, 10:55 AM
Fished with pooley years back. Wats up  stephen
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 11, 2012, 12:07 PM
holy smokes!! hey Stephen, how are you!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ACARCHER on Nov 11, 2012, 12:53 PM
Hey, i am doing good. this cool weather got my mind going on some ice fishing thoughts. damm sure miss it. glad to see you still at H+L good job!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 11, 2012, 01:30 PM
i took about 10 years off, but i'm back. i'm glad you're doing good. miss fishing with you! a lot has changed since we started icefishing!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ACARCHER on Nov 11, 2012, 02:02 PM
10- 4 lots of changes. i should have my 3 posts might be able to pm you .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 11, 2012, 06:34 PM
Finally filled my jet sled with venison, now Im ready for some ice!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 14, 2012, 02:02 PM
kb......keep an eye on that pond near Salt Point Tpke. (I forget the neme).... it usually freezes first (shallow) and it's loaded with Trout.  About two hours drive for me, but worth it!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 14, 2012, 02:24 PM
Anyone fish Orange Lake recently I remember fishing it with my dad and a guy he works with a bunch of years ago and caught some nice pickerel wondering if it is still a decent fishery.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Nov 14, 2012, 05:05 PM
                 I fished there last few winters & we did catch some nice picks...
                 I think the best was almost 27"... last year ice was not the best... :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 14, 2012, 05:26 PM
kb......keep an eye on that pond near Salt Point Tpke. (I forget the neme).... it usually freezes first (shallow) and it's loaded with Trout.  About two hours drive for me, but worth it!!

There are many ponds along that route.  If its the one Im thinking about, It does have some deep holes and nice big crappie.  If you can think of the name, let me know......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 17, 2012, 06:09 AM
The time has come, the season is right,
I did not get any sleep last night.
Alone in the dark, I sit with my thoughts,
Hoping all my effort will not be for naught. 

Im sitting in a tree,  just waiting for a sound to draw near. 
Be it a crack, a snap, the crunch of a leaf,
Just let it be a deer, for goodness grief. 
I sit and wait for first light you see,
To shoot the deer that comes nearest to me. 
Be it a buck or a doe I don't really care
I've found no recipe for antlers to bear

It finally getting lighter, 
the morning sun is rising, it's kissing the day,
As the Journey man would say,

It's final judgement for Bambi, will he live or die by me,
I'll look thru my scope, and it depends what I'll see
It it's big and brown, it will go down,
If I think its small, my finger will stall,
And another day it will see. 
But sooner or later, the storm will come
There will be a sound of thunder,  and a rain of lead,
sooner or later a deer will be dead. 

It's opening day of gun season in the southern zone. Be safe and good luck everyone. 

Kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 25, 2012, 01:08 PM
getting happy!!! just looked outside and here in Goshen i saw SNOW!!!!!   just i few lil flakes but it shows the temps are with us!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 25, 2012, 01:29 PM
ice    ice    baby
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ExpansionCrack on Nov 25, 2012, 08:15 PM
Cold here in NW Sullivan. Snow, and a small amout of ice on the tiny ponds. Hope for a better year than last.  >:(
~EC
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 29, 2012, 06:19 PM
i was hoping that it would stay cold, but i opened my mouth so now comes the heatwave...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 29, 2012, 07:00 PM
i saw ice on small ponds this mornig, so the water temps are where we need them!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 29, 2012, 07:05 PM
Getting there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RussianBear on Nov 29, 2012, 09:49 PM
Not fast enough. I recall two years ago i was fishing on muscoot reservoir dec 15 or something there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 29, 2012, 10:37 PM
hopefully it's like the 09-10 season where I was fishing before christmas
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Nov 30, 2012, 09:00 AM
Lots of small ponds in Rockland skimmed over...we're getting there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 30, 2012, 11:49 PM
i just spent a week up south of Rochester and on the trip back theres alot in Sullivan thats skinning over saw a few smaller bodies covered. as long as the temps get back down fast after the warm up we should lock up fast. then IF it stays cold we should be good on a few ponds/lakes by the holiday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 01, 2012, 04:50 PM
Hello everybody! I'm hoping for some great early ice fishing soon too!  Here's hoping for a normal season, maybe some small water safe ice before new years
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 01, 2012, 08:37 PM
Hello everybody! I'm hoping for some great early ice fishing soon too!  Here's hoping for a normal season, maybe some small water safe ice before new years

Welcome to The Shanty Onice !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 01, 2012, 08:40 PM
                      welcome to the shantie onice a lot of good info here... :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 01, 2012, 08:41 PM
anyone on here play golf and use bridgestone golf products?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Quantrel on Dec 01, 2012, 08:58 PM
LOL..gonna have to check the "mud flats" at Swinging Bridge Res  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 02, 2012, 09:43 PM
Hello everybody! I'm hoping for some great early ice fishing soon too!  Here's hoping for a normal season, maybe some small water safe ice before new years
welcome onice! give me all your secret spots. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 03, 2012, 05:48 PM
lol, no secrets on the internet! ;D  lets hope we have a great ice fishing season.  At least we can still try some open water  before the thin ice starts  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 04, 2012, 09:14 PM
I had the privilege of trolling today and I found a patch of skim ice in the back cove. Not much doing, caught few pannies jigging a roadrunner and half crawler but as nice as it was , the bite was off.  Bring on the Ice  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 06, 2012, 09:01 AM
The extended forecast looks promising   It looks like around Christmas it'll start getting cold and staying there.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 07, 2012, 03:32 PM
The extended forecast looks promising   It looks like around Christmas it'll start getting cold and staying there.
hoping....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 08, 2012, 04:30 PM
Well the freezer is now full with 3 deer...time for some ice!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 09, 2012, 06:49 AM
            all ready to go ...I sprayed the shantie down with camp dry...
            I keep going thu.the gear checking things out trying to improve
            on some things ...  just waiting for the ice.. :icefish:
                                         
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 09, 2012, 04:36 PM
Well the freezer is now full with 3 deer...time for some ice!!
i can smell it cooking!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 09, 2012, 04:42 PM
2 fresh bambi steaks off the grill for dinner here.  Marinated in Italian dressing.  yum
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 09, 2012, 07:25 PM
ok well put 3 deer on ice today, 3 or 4 in it already. and we still got a few tags to go!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 09, 2012, 08:56 PM
I heard a rumor that the Holwhawg camp filled a couple tags this weekend as well.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 09, 2012, 11:32 PM
well the fat is telling me its gonna get cold...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Dec 12, 2012, 04:32 PM
well its that time of year again.  back to iceshanty.com hopefully we all get more time on the ice this year then we did last.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 12, 2012, 04:49 PM
well the fat is telling me its gonna get cold...

Hey Boss, stop looking at my girlfriend!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 12, 2012, 05:05 PM
yes, it sure is that time of year where a fisherman has to wait for safe ice conditions. I suppose it is a good idea to subscribe to this thread to get early ice reports.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 12, 2012, 05:52 PM
Onice2013......  How far south do you live??  There are not too many of us in the "Southern Zone"  (I'm from L.I.)  Trying to keep track of people in our general area so we can arrange a get-together this year.  We've been thinking of somewhere in Sullivan County...... does that work for you?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 12, 2012, 07:30 PM
Yes iceballs,  it doesn't look good for anywhere below Sullivan. However, Sullivan has limited access to the few good waters it offers to  the public. Some here have friends on private lakes. I just hope for a better year for ice fishing. If at all possible, I rather fish closer to home in Orange county. Let us hope for the best :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 12, 2012, 11:11 PM
i can smell it cooking!

come on pooley you know the grill comes on the ice with me!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 12, 2012, 11:51 PM
Yes iceballs,  it doesn't look good for anywhere below Sullivan. However, Sullivan has limited access to the few good waters it offers to  the public. Some here have friends on private lakes. I just hope for a better year for ice fishing. If at all possible, I rather fish closer to home in Orange county. Let us hope for the best :tipup:

We should be fine in orange county this year looking at the 10 day and it looks like around the 17th 18th its going to start getting cold again even snow on the 21st right now but I'm sure that will change. a white christmas would be nice haven't had one of those in a while. Last year I got lucky was up at college in CNY and they had plenty of ice. My dad said he only got on the ice for 4 days because that was as long as there was ice. This year should be way different than last. We have already had a colder november than last year and than the normal just hoping we get a week of some really cold weather to get some ice started. You'll see me on my home lake won't say what but if theres a guy in a orange hat and blue ice armor suit its me!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 13, 2012, 08:43 AM
Yes, I'm not broadbanding little freshwater holding spots either . I rather sled out seeing no boot prints before me onice2013 ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 13, 2012, 03:11 PM
well its that time of year again.  back to iceshanty.com hopefully we all get more time on the ice this year then we did last.

Nice to see you on again Paul !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Dec 13, 2012, 04:00 PM
Bring on the Cold!!     :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Dec 13, 2012, 11:22 PM
whatz happening folks......? burpppppp  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 13, 2012, 11:51 PM
Next couple weeks looking good! Bring on the Cold!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maddbmxjumper on Dec 14, 2012, 07:39 AM
Hoping to make a few trips out on my home waters of dutchess county this winter. I just bought a house in Bantam CT, but I'll be over in NY occasionally to visit my parents. Can't wait!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 14, 2012, 05:34 PM
skim ice on the ponds today! looking better.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 14, 2012, 05:35 PM
Which ponds?tell me in a pm  lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 22, 2012, 06:41 AM
                          With the colder temps comming maybe we will get some smaller lakes to freeze up
                           by newyear & get out there .... :icefish:
                           
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 22, 2012, 10:45 AM
                          With the colder temps comming maybe we will get some smaller lakes to freeze up
                           by newyear & get out there .... :icefish:                         

We need this wind to die down first
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Dec 22, 2012, 11:30 AM
Was out yesterday and checked a spot in ulster for the heck of it. Skim ice on the edges and around 50% skim in the center of the pond.  Hoping to be out on the ice by new years give or take a few days. Though its probably just wishful thinking, keeping the fingers crossed.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 23, 2012, 10:26 AM
Getting cold boys shouldn't be long now...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: upjon on Dec 24, 2012, 02:14 AM
just saying hello,,newbe here to shanty
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Dec 24, 2012, 05:10 AM
Welcome to the shanty Upjon.  You found yourself a website chock full of ice fishing info and a bunch of good guys and gals. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 24, 2012, 06:05 AM
                              welcome to the shantie upjon...a lot of good info on here...tight lines :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 24, 2012, 07:02 AM
welcome upjon. where you from?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 24, 2012, 07:43 AM
Welcome upjon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 24, 2012, 09:18 AM
Welcome.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: upjon on Dec 24, 2012, 09:51 AM
thankyou  all,i am up in delaware county
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 24, 2012, 07:50 PM
welcome upjon, what's doing in Delaware county?  Merry Christmas everybody and a happy New Year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 24, 2012, 09:17 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS UPJOHN........AND WELCOME TO THE SHANTY !!

hAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL MY NEW YORK ICE FISHING BUDDIES !!!

ICEBALLS
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 24, 2012, 09:25 PM
you too iceballs ;D  getting my sled and gear ready!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 24, 2012, 09:51 PM
Merry Christmas to everyone and their families,It should'nt be long now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 24, 2012, 09:56 PM
happy holidays guys! roger, i am starting to feel the times about here! i got a few new lures that i need some help testing... lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 25, 2012, 07:01 AM
                                         marry christmas to all the guys in the shantie... 
                                         I took a ride yesterday & check a few lakes ..lake huntington had very little skim ice on it.
                                         I went to superior & it was half open water & half skim ice ...
                                         I went to white lake & there was no ice at all...
                                         all the small farm ponds & small water had ice ....It wont be long now cold temps forcasted
                                         for the next few days .... :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 25, 2012, 08:34 AM
thanks dewey. i take a cab up there so its hard to know what the ice is doing. merry christmas.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 25, 2012, 11:39 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS UPJOHN........AND WELCOME TO THE SHANTY !!

hAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL MY NEW YORK ICE FISHING BUDDIES !!!

ICEBALLS


Hey, don't forget about the local PA guys too buddy !    I was on 3.5" in PA this morning for about an hour... heckuva Christmas present if I do say so myself !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 25, 2012, 11:52 AM

Hey, don't forget about the local PA guys too buddy !    I was on 3.5" in PA this morning for about an hour... heckuva Christmas present if I do say so myself !
congrats!!!   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jack Hunter on Dec 25, 2012, 12:54 PM
Thanks for the report Dewey.  Looking to take my son out for his first time ever on the ice and those are the waters I was thinking about.  Please keep us up on the conditions.  Merry Xmas.

Jack
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 25, 2012, 01:43 PM
Greetings everyone I know it has been quite awhile since my last post. I hope everyone has had a good holiday season .
  Like many other Americans the last few years have not been the greatest for me financially, I need to install new security software on my computer. Then hopefully I can get back on Ice Shanty more often miss reading all of your posts.
  A good ice season to all of you and may you all have a happy healthy 2013.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 25, 2012, 02:43 PM
Greetings everyone I know it has been quite awhile since my last post. I hope everyone has had a good holiday season .
  Like many other Americans the last few years have not been the greatest for me financially, I need to install new security software on my computer. Then hopefully I can get back on Ice Shanty more often miss reading all of your posts.
  A good ice season to all of you and may you all have a happy healthy 2013.

Steve

Steve, go with AVG ....it's free and downloads in no time....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RussianBear on Dec 25, 2012, 03:52 PM
Steve, go with AVG ....it's free and downloads in no time....
Topher is on the money, AVG is awesome and free. Got it running on all my machines.
I also have malwarebytes installed, free and also good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rich_Weinberg on Dec 25, 2012, 06:12 PM
I received a gift of tipups and gear last year, and hope to get a chance to try to use them this year.  Now to figure out how to use the stuff.  How is the best way for a newcomer to learn how to ice fish?  I have no auger, but I think I have the other stuff.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Dec 25, 2012, 06:15 PM
I received a gift of tipups and gear last year, and hope to get a chance to try to use them this year.  Now to figure out how to use the stuff.  How is the best way for a newcomer to learn how to ice fish?  I have no auger, but I think I have the other stuff.

First welcome aboard. THis is a great site. Spend time exploring it and you'll learn alot.

Second, I reccommend our find an Icefishing partner program.  You should be able to find someone who's willing to meet up with you and show you how to ice fish.  Click on the link below:

Find and icefishing partner (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=140836.0)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 25, 2012, 06:49 PM
I received a gift of tipups and gear last year, and hope to get a chance to try to use them this year.  Now to figure out how to use the stuff.  How is the best way for a newcomer to learn how to ice fish?  I have no auger, but I think I have the other stuff.

Rich.....WELCOME TO THE SHANTY !!!   First, you should let us know where you are located so some local guys can offer to take you out (and they will!!).  If you scroll ddown to the end of all the States pages, you will find a list of interesting topics which will get you started on learning this game correctly, such as  General Tips, Equipment, IceSafety, and many others. 

If you're anywhere near Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Sullivan, Orange counties....you are welcome to join me and my regular buddies any time.  We're grumpy old men, but you can learn a lot from us (besides, we need some young blood to drag our gear out on the ice).   LOL    IceFishing is THE BEST ......  ENJOY !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 25, 2012, 06:56 PM

Hey, don't forget about the local PA guys too buddy !    I was on 3.5" in PA this morning for about an hour... heckuva Christmas present if I do say so myself !
 

TOPHER...... 3.5 inches????  You have " Muy Grande' Cojones" my friend!!!   Don't do that !!!!   Didn't mean to forget all my Pa. buds .....   MERRY CHRISTMAS  & HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you and your families.  Here's to a better year in 2013 !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RussianBear on Dec 25, 2012, 08:27 PM
 

TOPHER...... 3.5 inches????  You have " Muy Grande' Cojones" my friend!!!   Don't do that !!!!   Didn't mean to forget all my Pa. buds .....   MERRY CHRISTMAS  & HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you and your families.  Here's to a better year in 2013 !!
3.5 on black ice is not too bad.  Easier to drill, lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 25, 2012, 08:59 PM
 

TOPHER...... 3.5 inches????  You have " Muy Grande' Cojones" my friend!!!   Don't do that !!!!   Didn't mean to forget all my Pa. buds .....   MERRY CHRISTMAS  & HAPPY NEW YEAR to all of you and your families.  Here's to a better year in 2013 !!

Rodger....it was a good 3.5" .....Holehawg and I were out first trip last year on 3" black that was 2.25 to 2.5 when we left.....that was a bit scary...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 26, 2012, 12:53 AM
Rodger....it was a good 3.5" .....Holehawg and I were out first trip last year on 3" black that was 2.25 to 2.5 when we left.....that was a bit scary...
yeah last year there was less ice come the end of almost EVERY day! but with the temps and no real snow as of yet 3 of black ice is safe for my light lil butt!!! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 26, 2012, 08:13 AM
I received a gift of tipups and gear last year, and hope to get a chance to try to use them this year.  Now to figure out how to use the stuff.  How is the best way for a newcomer to learn how to ice fish?  I have no auger, but I think I have the other stuff.
welcome Rich! let us know where you are, so one of us can get you out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 26, 2012, 04:21 PM
didn't get on the ice today as everything seemed to be just skimmed over but did take the shotguns out today

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: H.T. on Dec 26, 2012, 04:36 PM
some fine table fare right there ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 26, 2012, 05:50 PM
Merry belated Christmas everyone!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 26, 2012, 07:20 PM
Nice shooting loudmouth
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rich_Weinberg on Dec 26, 2012, 07:45 PM
I am in Westchester, next to the Taconic Parkway, and look forward to trying out my gear.  I look forward to getting help and trying ice fishing.  Weather is getting lousy - might as well use the cold to ice fish.  Iceballs, I have to work weekdays, but look forward to getting help. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 26, 2012, 08:41 PM
Welcome Rich.  Im up in Dutchess just off the Taconic.  When we get safe ice Ill give you a shout

kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 26, 2012, 09:46 PM
yea it wasn't good shooting it was ok shooting we missed 3 others but all those came from our 2nd spot we went to the 1st didn't produce at all didn't even see one at the first spot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Dec 27, 2012, 12:41 AM
ICE  BALLS whats cooking i see you fared the sandy storm !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 27, 2012, 04:41 PM
ICE  BALLS whats cooking i see you fared the sandy storm !!!!

Hi Danny.....Yeah, Sandy beat us up a little and we're still trying to re-build.  You going to do some ice fishing with us this year???   Are you going up to R.I. to run  one of the Cod boats??   W fished up there for the last three years.... how about joining us this year???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: timster on Dec 27, 2012, 04:46 PM
Hello everyone and Merry Christmas and a Happy fishing New Year.
Looking forward to this year on the ice, I have a new fishing buddy,,, my 5 year old grandson..He was watching me go through my gear the other night and he is more excited than I am!!  I think I,m creating a lil monster--T-Ball last year and got him playing golf also with his own clubs,, and he did pretty good!!!
See ya on the ice!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Dec 27, 2012, 06:49 PM
Hi Danny.....Yeah, Sandy beat us up a little and we're still trying to re-build.  You going to do some ice fishing with us this year???   Are you going up to R.I. to run  one of the Cod boats??   W fished up there for the last three years.... how about joining us this year???

i plan on doing alot of ice fishing this year....i rented a cabin at oneida lake this winter in february .i did it 2 years ago and did well . let the ice moooooon i cant wait...as for the cod boats im not doing it this year .but i might go up to do a day or 2 of fishing talk to you soon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: trapper2000 on Dec 27, 2012, 07:08 PM
i  rather  eat  meat  then  fish  anyday....nice   very  nice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 27, 2012, 07:42 PM
It looks promising for early January for small water in Orange/Sullivan county and on up. The lakes must have cooled down quite a bit with the snow and overcast weather today,, next few days cold cold cold means safe enough ice hopefully by weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 27, 2012, 09:53 PM
                             I am taking a ride on fri. to check out some lakes in sullivan co ...
                             hopefuly the snow didn't hurt the ice ...maybe by sat get out there... :)  :) :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 27, 2012, 11:47 PM
Don't see how we're going to get any ice with this 60MPH wind blowing every day !!! 

Dewey.....take a look at Superior or Huntington .......Maybe ???????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Pointer on Dec 28, 2012, 08:05 AM
Does anyone know if Glenmere Lake in Orange County, NY has sufficient ice yet to get out on it? Was thinking of trying to jig some panfish there tomorrow if possible.

Thanks in advance

Chris
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 28, 2012, 09:48 AM
Does anyone know if Glenmere Lake in Orange County, NY has sufficient ice yet to get out on it? Was thinking of trying to jig some panfish there tomorrow if possible.

Thanks in advance

Chris

Nope not enough ice. It's a slushy mess with open water. Any ice that does form in the next few days is going to be junk white ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Pointer on Dec 28, 2012, 11:31 AM
Loudmouth, thanks for the info. That's a nice mess or rabbits you got there. I was running beagles on rabbits this morn. Guess I'll be doing the same thing again tomorrow.

Thank again

Chris
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 28, 2012, 11:42 AM
Loudmouth, thanks for the info. That's a nice mess or rabbits you got there. I was running beagles on rabbits this morn. Guess I'll be doing the same thing again tomorrow.

Thank again

Chris

Yea we should've had 3 more tho but we got those with no dogs since none of us own beagles... probably could have had 12 with dogs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 28, 2012, 03:41 PM
                      I took a ride around Sullivan Co. today... It doesn't look good for this weekend .
                      I went to lake  huntington 2 small patches of ice rest is open water ...
                      I went to superior 3/4 open water  the rest is slush ice...
                      I went to white lake & no ice at all...
                      I drove by lake louise marie looks like frozen slush ...
                      I drove by wawanasink lake   frozen up by the island   rest pertty much open water...
                      I went to masten lake it is frozen up with slush ice... all the lakes I went to ice is unsafe ...
                      I could not even stand on the ice by shore at any lake ...no good   I am starting to get depressed ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Dec 28, 2012, 04:17 PM
Now that's and ice report!  :clap:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 28, 2012, 04:38 PM
                      I took a ride around Sullivan Co. today... It doesn't look good for this weekend .
                      I went to lake  huntington 2 small patches of ice rest is open water ...
                      I went to superior 3/4 open water  the rest is slush ice...
                      I went to white lake & no ice at all...
                      I drove by lake louise marie looks like frozen slush ...
                      I drove by wawanasink lake   frozen up by the island   rest pertty much open water...
                      I went to masten lake it is frozen up with slush ice... all the lakes I went to ice is unsafe ...
                      I could not even stand on the ice by shore at any lake ...no good   I am starting to get depressed ...
Hell of a report..thanks dewey
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Pointer on Dec 28, 2012, 05:49 PM
I dont know if this helps anyone but I seen people out ice fishing on Colgate Lake in Greene County Tues morn when I was up there rabbit hunting.

Chris
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 28, 2012, 06:39 PM
Dewey, thanks for the honest report.. tomorrow it is all wind and stormy snow anyway. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 28, 2012, 06:44 PM
tomorrow is wind and snow and not enough ice, Dewey thanks for the honest update. I can wait for safe ice and better weather conditions.. The great thing about visiting this site is getting good reports that saves us the time and ga$$ trying to find the early ice. Tomorrow, I am hanging low and will wait for solid ice reports. happy new year dewey and everyone here ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 29, 2012, 07:58 AM
thanks Dewey! that helps a ton! have faith gang. we'll get there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 29, 2012, 10:43 AM
thanks Dewey! that helps a ton! have faith gang. we'll get there.

or spend a bunch of dough and come to PA......I have ice guys...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 29, 2012, 10:59 AM
or spend a bunch of dough and come to PA......I have ice guys...
sweet!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 29, 2012, 11:46 AM
                    I may take you up on that topher7694 ...I just got a layoff & have some time & fish to kill...   :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 29, 2012, 11:49 AM
                    I may take you up on that topher7694 ...I just got a layoff & have some time & fish to kill...   :icefish:

I know I will be out again on Tuesday, with some of the lakes I reported on today being safe enough for people other than me ( I fished on 2.25" this morning on one lake )    supposed to stay cold, and the little bit of snow that we are getting now won't hurt anything.....my best lakes won't be ready until probably next weekend though...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 29, 2012, 12:33 PM
                      I took a ride around Sullivan Co. today... It doesn't look good for this weekend .
                      I went to lake  huntington 2 small patches of ice rest is open water ...
                      I went to superior 3/4 open water  the rest is slush ice...
                      I went to white lake & no ice at all...
                      I drove by lake louise marie looks like frozen slush ...
                      I drove by wawanasink lake   frozen up by the island   rest pertty much open water...
                      I went to masten lake it is frozen up with slush ice... all the lakes I went to ice is unsafe ...
                      I could not even stand on the ice by shore at any lake ...no good   I am starting to get depressed ...
               Thanks for the info Dewey-open water might be a good thing right now with this snow we're expecting,
We should be good next week (supposed to get cold)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 30, 2012, 06:24 AM
                          maybe I will take a ride this afternoon & check a few spots ...
                          the snow on the ice is going to make harder for ice to thicken up...
                          thanks topfer7694 for the offer we have some friends comming over that day... :) :)


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
                         
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Dec 30, 2012, 09:31 AM
Thanks Dewey! Now all we need is this wind to settle, temps look promising this week. Soon buddy  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 30, 2012, 09:41 AM
Yesterday early afternoon in the snow we drove on rt to friends  around greenwood lk. The jersey side was all slush ice to just past the island and mostly open water from there on north. I'm getting my sled ready for next week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 30, 2012, 09:43 AM
i'm ready for jigging, just have to get the tip-ups in order. i have the next 3 days off to do it. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 30, 2012, 10:02 AM
Getting everything ready today too :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 30, 2012, 10:32 AM
Woke up the power auger his am. It's been too long
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 30, 2012, 10:35 AM
This wind is a good thing... will blow all the snow off of the ice that isn't already slush. I should be walking on water on the 3rd or 4th in Orange County!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Dec 30, 2012, 11:38 AM
starting to look good now with these cold temps. should be out in the next 2 weeks if it stays like this !!!! hell of alot better than last year  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 30, 2012, 01:15 PM
A friend of mine told me glenmere is orange county is locked up hopefully after this cold week should be fishable
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 30, 2012, 02:52 PM
i couldnt believe it, i was out on 6 inches of ice!!!   then i woke    but its soon....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 30, 2012, 03:13 PM
I think if this cold blast sticks around long enough without too much thaw hrs during the day, the lower state waters will lock up and have safe ice by next weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 30, 2012, 03:15 PM
I think if this cold blast sticks around long enough without too much thaw hrs during the day, the lower state waters will lock up and have safe ice by next weekend.

Im hoping
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 30, 2012, 03:35 PM
A friend of mine told me glenmere is orange county is locked up hopefully after this cold week should be fishable

Surprised to hear that 2 days ago 70% was open water and slush... I find it hard to believe that is true but I will be driving by tomorrow just to check it out

BCSHANTY CLEAN OUT YOUR INBOX!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 30, 2012, 03:56 PM
yes next week end i well be ice fishing ,mabey even on white lake,coing to be cold this week :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 30, 2012, 03:58 PM
i see my mastake,going
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Dec 30, 2012, 04:03 PM
Surprised to hear that 2 days ago 70% was open water and slush... I find it hard to believe that is true but I will be driving by tomorrow just to check it out

BCSHANTY CLEAN OUT YOUR INBOX!!!!!

I'll text him and let him know...lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 30, 2012, 05:07 PM
                       went by white lake today & it was wide open with white caps from the wind... :( :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 30, 2012, 05:49 PM
Surprised to hear that 2 days ago 70% was open water and slush... I find it hard to believe that is true but I will be driving by tomorrow just to check it out

BCSHANTY CLEAN OUT YOUR INBOX!!!!!
Let me know he was in a patrol and it wasn't plowed but from the road it all looke d locked hp
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 30, 2012, 09:04 PM
Let me know he was in a patrol and it wasn't plowed but from the road it all looke d locked hp
.        I was there 3 days ago. There was a wide open part in front of the middle of the park. I think it still needs some time. But I'm going there tomorrow to check it out. Hopefully it freezes all soon!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 31, 2012, 05:46 AM
Lake Carmel is almost skimmed over, White pond should be ready soon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 31, 2012, 08:47 AM
Can those smart phones show you how thick the ice is getting ??? I'll buy one if they do ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Dec 31, 2012, 10:53 AM
I purchased an app from Apple called ice thickness for 99 cents. If you enter the last eight days in Celsius it will tell you how thick the ice is for example my house in Livingston Manor in the Catskills I entered in Yest -7 two days ago -7 three days ago -5 four days ago -6 five days ago -8 six days ago -5 seven days ago -3 eight days ago -3 the app calculated 4 inches of ice. If someone can give me a lake near them and send me the night temps ove the last 8 days I will convert them to Celsius and we can do a test to see how accurate this app is. I'm curious to see.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 31, 2012, 11:42 AM
Took a ride by Glenmere today and straight out from the park and to the right is all pretty much slush.... to the left of the park looks solid but I wouldn't trust it due to the snow on top we'll get there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RussianBear on Dec 31, 2012, 11:56 AM
I purchased an app from Apple called ice thickness for 99 cents. If you enter the last eight days in Celsius it will tell you how thick the ice is for example my house in Livingston Manor in the Catskills I entered in Yest -7 two days ago -7 three days ago -5 four days ago -6 five days ago -8 six days ago -5 seven days ago -3 eight days ago -3 the app calculated 4 inches of ice. If someone can give me a lake near them and send me the night temps ove the last 8 days I will convert them to Celsius and we can do a test to see how accurate this app is. I'm curious to see.

Wouldnt trust any apps of this sort from apple. Trust my 1000 year old spud bar app much more.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Dec 31, 2012, 12:05 PM
Peach Lake was 70% locked up, the wind opened up some areas yesterday. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Dec 31, 2012, 12:30 PM
good day today ,i went ice fishing at hi land lake , but not much ice 3 to 4 ins of snow ice on the back part of the lake,i stayed ne'er shore but caught a few fish,kept one pickrel, about 20 ins, bu week end there should be plenty of safe ice around
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 31, 2012, 12:54 PM
now moon_dog    why the hell didnt ya call me???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 31, 2012, 01:11 PM
i just got back from Glenmere Lake. the road going in was never plowed. Pretty icy going in , i had to put it in 4 wheel drive just to get turned around in the parking lot. Like loud mouth said the lake is froze over but it looks a little slushy in front of the park. It looks ok over on the left side but i didnt have my hand auger to check the ice thickness. It looks like a couple pf deer tracks out in front of the pump house. With the cold temp we have coming you might see some people out there this weekend but i think i would head up to Monticello myself. Be safe out there. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 31, 2012, 02:53 PM
i just got back from Glenmere Lake. the road going in was never plowed. Pretty icy going in , i had to put it in 4 wheel drive just to get turned around in the parking lot. Like loud mouth said the lake is froze over but it looks a little slushy in front of the park. It looks ok over on the left side but i didnt have my hand auger to check the ice thickness. It looks like a couple pf deer tracks out in front of the pump house. With the cold temp we have coming you might see some people out there this weekend but i think i would head up to Monticello myself. Be safe out there. Walt

i also went to check out glen mere lake today. Same here i would not trust the lake until a couple of weeks. Does anybody know any info on creamery pond in sugar loaf? Went to check it out today its all frozen to! Again any info on species of fish or anything at creamery pond would be great!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 31, 2012, 03:42 PM
okay ;D lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Dec 31, 2012, 03:46 PM
let the starting gates begin ;D
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Post by: onice2013 on Dec 31, 2012, 03:51 PM
wait wait, i forgots to mention, bring safety gear , i always am prepared for fallin g through the ice.  i got my floatin bib and safety spikes but always use caution walking on ice from one spot to the next. I think you here understand the basic safety rules  ;D
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Post by: hard_hooker on Jan 01, 2013, 10:08 AM
Hi and Happy New Year to all

I would like to take my 15 y/o son ice fishing. We do a lot of fresh and salt water fishing (kayak/surf) on Long Island and he's dying to give ice fishing a try. I ran a commercial boat for years but have never ice fished.

Are there clubs or outings that would accept a couple of amateurs to tag along? I noticed a find a fishing buddy link on a post but it didn't work.

Hoping everyone a great 2013!


Tom
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Post by: kb on Jan 01, 2013, 10:36 AM
I dont know much about any formal clubs, but some of us just get together to fish.

When we get safe ice, Id be happy to go out with you and your son.  I get out on the weekends as work gets in the way otherwise.

Keep an eye on the boards for safe ice, and give me a shout.  Im up in Dutchess, but will travel for fish. 

BTW, I have a Hobie Revo 13 I like to hit the salt with, what do you use?  Did you hit Montauk for the fall run?  I did pretty good this year out there.

kb
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 01, 2013, 10:59 AM
Hi and Happy New Year to all

I would like to take my 15 y/o son ice fishing. We do a lot of fresh and salt water fishing (kayak/surf) on Long Island and he's dying to give ice fishing a try. I ran a commercial boat for years but have never ice fished.

Are there clubs or outings that would accept a couple of amateurs to tag along? I noticed a find a fishing buddy link on a post but it didn't work.

Hoping everyone a great 2013!


Hey hard hooked!

Welcome to the site, guys on this site are very helpful-just let us know where you are from and where and when you plan on fishing and someone (including myself) will probably meet you and your son.
Keep asking questions and you should get all the info you need

Where did you run uou boat? (I worked on a few party boats years ago)
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 01, 2013, 11:54 AM
Did anyone make it up to highland lake yesterday? I would imagine the ice is almost ready. Has anyone found any safe is anywhere in Sullivan county yet? I was thinking about taking a ride today but didn't want to ride an hour for nothing. aAny info would be great. Thanks
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Post by: pooley on Jan 01, 2013, 12:44 PM
Hi and Happy New Year to all

I would like to take my 15 y/o son ice fishing. We do a lot of fresh and salt water fishing (kayak/surf) on Long Island and he's dying to give ice fishing a try. I ran a commercial boat for years but have never ice fished.

Are there clubs or outings that would accept a couple of amateurs to tag along? I noticed a find a fishing buddy link on a post but it didn't work.

Hoping everyone a great 2013!

welcome to the shanty. most of us here would bring you 2 out. i'm in Rockland county. follow this thread, and we will get you out there!


Tom
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Post by: reelaction on Jan 01, 2013, 12:53 PM
HAPPY NEW YEAR E1      what boat did you work on BC SHANTY and what boat did you work on   hard-hooker ???  i work on a party boat now bin doing it for 23 years im one of the captains ....ICE BALLS knows me
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 01, 2013, 02:04 PM
Hate to be a bearer of bad news but looks like the Jet Stream is taking a turn for the worse  :'( http://www.weather.com/news/weather-winter/new-years-cold-20121230 (http://www.weather.com/news/weather-winter/new-years-cold-20121230)
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Post by: hard_hooker on Jan 01, 2013, 03:01 PM
Hobie Revo 13 is sweet. Not up in that range yet. We have 2 fishing yaks that we hit the sound with. Had a great fall bass run.

BCSHANTY I worked deck and later ran the Captain Doug out of Freeport all through the 90's. Gone now. Was a great run. On the water sometimes 20 hours a day between fishing and running parties.

I will follow this thread and wait for good ice. Much appreciate the kind offers to take us out. He'll be 16 on January 6th and this is going to be his birthday present. Going to freeze a crappie lure in a block of ice and wrap it up!
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 01, 2013, 03:02 PM
hi land is not safe enough yet,maybe this week end it well be
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 01, 2013, 03:33 PM
heard there were people fishing glenmere today... they are nuts :cookoo:
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Post by: reelaction on Jan 01, 2013, 04:45 PM
Hobie Revo 13 is sweet. Not up in that range yet. We have 2 fishing yaks that we hit the sound with. Had a great fall bass run.

BCSHANTY I worked deck and later ran the Captain Doug out of Freeport all through the 90's. Gone now. Was a great run. On the water sometimes 20 hours a day between fishing and running parties.

I will follow this thread and wait for good ice. Much appreciate the kind offers to take us out. He'll be 16 on January 6th and this is going to be his birthday present. Going to freeze a crappie lure in a block of ice and wrap it up!




cool i run out of city island with the island current fleet boss owens 5 partyboats im one of his steady capts. if we get some ice i dont mind hanging its fun ....
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Post by: hard_hooker on Jan 01, 2013, 08:28 PM
No way. I work over in Fort Totten. Worked in City Island a bit too. That's a great fleet you work for.
We should definitely get together if we get the ice.
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 01, 2013, 10:01 PM
its getting cold out there tonight,i mite want to go fishing  tomarrow,how about it boss jigs?
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Post by: PWG on Jan 01, 2013, 11:09 PM
heard there were people fishing glenmere today... they are nuts :cookoo:

I counted six of them - all in that area to the left.
Lucky *****s! :)
I hope one of them will come up with the report.
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 01, 2013, 11:14 PM
Hobie Revo 13 is sweet. Not up in that range yet. We have 2 fishing yaks that we hit the sound with. Had a great fall bass run.

BCSHANTY I worked deck and later ran the Captain Doug out of Freeport all through the 90's. Gone now. Was a great run. On the water sometimes 20 hours a day between fishing and running parties.

I will follow this thread and wait for good ice. Much appreciate the kind offers to take us out. He'll be 16 on January 6th and this is going to be his birthday present. Going to freeze a crappie lure in a block of ice and wrap it up!
we must have met-I worked on the Capt. Lou a few times in the 80's
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 02, 2013, 07:24 AM
                   I am going to try & get out somewhere today... :icefish:
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 02, 2013, 07:45 AM
I counted six of them - all in that area to the left.
Lucky *****s! :)
I hope one of them will come up with the report.

my cousin is fishing there today I might go visit see what it's like
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 02, 2013, 07:52 AM
dewey, if you didn't leave yet, don't forget wearing safety spikes ;D I bet it is now 5 inches maybe more on a lot secret spots ;D
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 02, 2013, 08:14 AM
            I have ice spikes & will bring them.  tom's bait is out of spikes for bait I may try gander or truway... :icefish:
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 02, 2013, 08:18 AM
two more cold days should be enough to make good for walking ice . Suppose to get warmer going into the weekend.Than it gets comfortably warm all week for decent days ice fishing.After the weekend, the weather is all high 30s low 40s again I sure hope the nights are cold enough to keep this ice from melting. Last year we were on 5 inches by January 8th, few days later, it froze to about 9 inches but than a warm spell melted it back to 5 inches in just a few days. It was tough one cold front helping it back to 6 or 7 inches but the cold nights did not last and the sunny warm days came again and that was it for the season. I'll be trying it this weekend for sure.
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 02, 2013, 08:38 AM
           maybe I will go to glenmere or superior.. I called gander & thurway they have no spikes... 
           I have a few mealmorms I picked up but did not get out yet... :icefish:
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 02, 2013, 09:05 AM
heard there were people fishing glenmere today... they are nuts :cookoo:
really wow they r crazy! I hope the ice stays with the warm temps we r going to have next week!
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 02, 2013, 09:06 AM
my cousin is fishing there today I might go visit see what it's like
.   Could u let me know how thick the ice is there?
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Post by: wetdreams on Jan 02, 2013, 10:43 AM
I took a ride out to Glenmere Lake. The road going in was plowed now & there were 2 guys out in front of the pump house. I yelled out to them & they said they had around 4 inches. They were standing next to each other so i guess it was ok . I did not check the ice thickness myself. Walt
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 02, 2013, 11:42 AM
I took a ride out to Glenmere Lake. The road going in was plowed now & there were 2 guys out in front of the pump house. I yelled out to them & they said they had around 4 inches. They were standing next to each other so i guess it was ok . I did not check the ice thickness myself. Walt
ok thanks Walt. I don't go on the ice if it's under 7 to 8 inches of ice.
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Post by: hard_hooker on Jan 02, 2013, 11:59 AM
we must have met-I worked on the Capt. Lou a few times in the 80's

Sure thing. Nothing beat hawking fares with Mike Dannon on Woodcleft Blvd! He's the only game in town pretty much down there now.

Did you know Joe on the Starstream?
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Post by: wetdreams on Jan 02, 2013, 12:46 PM
Big Joe; you must be one very Big Man if you need 7-8a inches of ice. Its better to be safe than sorry &you wet.
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 02, 2013, 02:37 PM
Dewey, you mean mousies or spikes? I'm going to try more local on the way up. hopefully them mousies are available.. getting shiners anyhoot ;D
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Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 02, 2013, 02:50 PM
ok thanks Walt. I don't go on the ice if it's under 7 to 8 inches of ice.

That thick you can drive the quad onto it.  You must have missed alot of fishing days last season in the southern zone.
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 02, 2013, 03:04 PM
                 I just got home, only fished for a short time , 2 perch to start the year.
                 The ice was not the best white slush ice on top of maybe 2"of black ice
                 Then there would be slush ice 3" of water then black ice ...kind of weird ice  becarful...
                 I took a ride around white lake & swinging bridge  is locked up it cant be good 2 days ago it had white caps
                 at white lake... :icefish:
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 02, 2013, 03:14 PM
That is a fine report Dewey thanks, today I been getting my stuff ready. BTW, if you could, post some pics will yah,, I haven't been up there since labor day ..the waters must be up..even for Toronto (not that I bother with that res) ;D
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 02, 2013, 05:49 PM
                                   Toms bait shop in bloomingburg said he can't get mousies only spikes & other grubs .
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 02, 2013, 06:29 PM
Big Joe; you must be one very Big Man if you need 7-8a inches of ice. Its better to be safe than sorry &you wet.
  hahah im not that big. i just get sketchy when its thinner than 5 inches.
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 02, 2013, 06:30 PM
That thick you can drive the quad onto it.  You must have missed alot of fishing days last season in the southern zone.
yeah sure did. i just don't like to go on ice thinner than 5 inches.
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 02, 2013, 06:43 PM
I'll settle for any grub,1st mousies if available, spikes are 2nd and waxworms 3rd  because they are fewer per container  ;D  If the fish are willing to bite, I've caught many on just a small lure without any grub. Looking good for the weekend..temp forecast not enough to melt and not to cold to stand out there all day ;D
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 02, 2013, 06:53 PM
                                       yeah tom at tom's bait  said he gets his bait delivery on Thur. he will
                                       be stocked up with bait . no mousies he said all other grubs  he
                                       has. :icefish:
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Post by: moose66 on Jan 02, 2013, 06:55 PM
I'll settle for any grub,1st mousies if available, spikes are 2nd and waxworms 3rd  because they are fewer per container  ;D  If the fish are willing to bite, I've caught many on just a small lure without any grub. Looking good for the weekend..temp forecast not enough to melt and not to cold to stand out there all day ;D
Just ordered a buch off eBay..a little pricey but worth it
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Post by: fishon10 on Jan 02, 2013, 06:58 PM
Hey Dewey, where is Tom's bait shop located.  Thanks.
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 02, 2013, 07:06 PM
                 tom's bait is off of 17m between fairoaks & bloomingburg.
                 if comming from fairoaks it would be the left turn before the
                 junk yard 1/2 mile off 17m to baitshop on rt.



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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 02, 2013, 07:28 PM
Isn't that off exit 119 off 17? make a right at the diner and it is on the right few hundred yards on that rd?
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Post by: boss j on Jan 02, 2013, 07:46 PM
tom's bait is blooningburg exit go past diner to the tee and make a LEFT. about 1/2 mile make rigtht (sing on coprner) and its about 1/4-1/2 mile or so on the right.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 02, 2013, 08:21 PM
was on glenmere today where we were 4 inches, half black half white... nothing to write home about catch wise
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 02, 2013, 08:40 PM
I guess SLD ain't happening this weekend.. any bother with SF (sterling forest) ? thanks for te report LM
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 02, 2013, 09:29 PM
Hi and Happy New Year to all

I would like to take my 15 y/o son ice fishing. We do a lot of fresh and salt water fishing (kayak/surf) on Long Island and he's dying to give ice fishing a try. I ran a commercial boat for years but have never ice fished.

Are there clubs or outings that would accept a couple of amateurs to tag along? I noticed a find a fishing buddy link on a post but it didn't work.

Hoping everyone a great 2013!


Tom

Hi, and Welcome toThe Sahnty !!!    Meet a fellow Long Islander (Baldwin) who's benIce fishing for more than 50 years.  You and your son are more than welcome to tag olong with my buddy and me anytime.  We fish Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Sullivan Counties eitheer for just a dayu or an entire weekend.  Don't worry about gear for now....we have plenty for everyone.  MOST IMPORTANT.....if you want to enjoy this sport it's IMPERATIVE that you have the right clothing and BOOTS !!!  If you get cold, or your feet get wet or cold......It's all Over !!! 
We're not ready for ice yet in our zone, but please stay in touch.....it shoul;dn't be more than a week or two!!  I'll send you a PM with my phone number.
IceBalls  (Rodger)
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Post by: pooley on Jan 03, 2013, 07:07 AM
i will post whether Harriman or Sterling Forest Parks are open, and what lakes as soon as the open them. you can also call Tiorati Circle to get the info.  845-351-2568
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 03, 2013, 07:38 AM
                              Thanks pooley     I always wanted to fish up there, can we fish the lakes on
                              rt.6 I pass on way home from the city ? The lakes one on each side of the road .
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 03, 2013, 08:20 AM
Mentioning Harriman, either I never noticed it before or it was some kind of misprint , maybe perhaps a jolt in an ancient fault line on the lake bed.. Check out the topo on the NTDEC site shows Tiorati  over 60 ft.  ::) most i sounded was just over 40 fow ???
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Post by: moose66 on Jan 03, 2013, 08:34 AM
Mentioning Harriman, either I never noticed it before or it was some kind of misprint , maybe perhaps a jolt in an ancient fault line on the lake bed.. Check out the topo on the NTDEC site shows Tiorati  over 60 ft.  ::) most i sounded was just over 40 fow ???
Yeah that is a misprint I have only hit like 30 ft in Tiorati and my Navonics app on my phone has the max depth at 35
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 03, 2013, 08:44 AM
Yeah thought I hit 40 once or maybe it was my sonar on angle ??? straight across  the otherside from where we now have to walk. The park doesn't plow the old parking lot anymore? ..they should at least open the fence gate to the public parking lot by the circle so we have easier access to the lake when/if it does open
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Post by: T-Rain08 on Jan 03, 2013, 08:44 AM
Has anyone gone by Round Lake in Monroe? wondering if it has locked up? Thanks!!
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 03, 2013, 09:19 AM
                                     going out fishing today ...not sure where yet maybe glenmere ...
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 03, 2013, 09:35 AM
hey everyone, please take a moment and say a little prayer for our pal HoleHawg.....going in today to have a heart valve replaced tomorrow.....just keep him in your thoughts please....
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Post by: hard_hooker on Jan 03, 2013, 09:50 AM
Hi, and Welcome toThe Sahnty !!!    Meet a fellow Long Islander (Baldwin) who's benIce fishing for more than 50 years.  You and your son are more than welcome to tag olong with my buddy and me anytime.  We fish Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Sullivan Counties eitheer for just a dayu or an entire weekend.  Don't worry about gear for now....we have plenty for everyone.  MOST IMPORTANT.....if you want to enjoy this sport it's IMPERATIVE that you have the right clothing and BOOTS !!!  If you get cold, or your feet get wet or cold......It's all Over !!! 
We're not ready for ice yet in our zone, but please stay in touch.....it shoul;dn't be more than a week or two!!  I'll send you a PM with my phone number.
IceBalls  (Rodger)

Great! Thanks Rodger. We will take you up on that offer! My sons a good kid who just wants to be outdoors and fish. Not many of them kids left around anymore...

Please PM you #. We can do weekends or I'll pull him out a day during the week.

Tom
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Post by: pooley on Jan 03, 2013, 10:01 AM
prayers sent topher!

as to the harriman issues, they will open a limited number of lakes, due to staff shortages. don't go off on that, because they only keep like 3 people on staff, lay-off rangers, and have a pinhead manager. the 'new' park police only want to write traffic violations. sad, but it is what we have to work with, until the economy comes around, and/or we get a better park manager.  ::)
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Post by: reelaction on Jan 03, 2013, 10:33 AM
prayers sent topher! 

hope he has a speedy recovery
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Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 03, 2013, 10:54 AM
R&P Shot Shop on Rt 55 in Pawling will be stocked with live bait and spikes tomorrow  ;D
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 03, 2013, 10:55 AM
never met the man but wish him a swift recovery ,,prayers sent
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 03, 2013, 11:01 AM
Tiorati does not answer the phone, called sterling and she said nothing is open yet.  I'm going further north in search of safe ice tomorrow be well everybody
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 03, 2013, 11:02 AM
hey everyone, please take a moment and say a little prayer for our pal HoleHawg.....going in today to have a heart valve replaced tomorrow.....just keep him in your thoughts please....
only met holehawg two times (seemed like a real good guy) prayers sent
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 03, 2013, 11:26 AM
Any word on Whaley lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 03, 2013, 01:07 PM
doing a smoke in the morning then fishing at 10tomorrow.checked ice and had 4 inches today. how was glenmeare
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 03, 2013, 01:36 PM
Tiorati does not answer the phone, called sterling and she said nothing is open yet.  I'm going further north in search of safe ice tomorrow be well everybody

way to early for Harriman or Sterling!  :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 03, 2013, 01:45 PM
Glenmere has 3 inches of solid white ice 30 feet from shore at first boat launch. Little to no snow. I walked out 3 hrs ago and measured 3 holes that I spudded.

Across from pump house you could see sleds and tracks going out to the ice but nobody there this morning.

Walton lake looked all skimmed over.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 03, 2013, 01:57 PM
3 inches of white ice is NOT SAFE! If you, and your clothes and gear are over 225 you will need at least 4 inches of CLEAR ice. i weigh in at 165lbs and with my gear i need 3 inches of CLEAR ice.

there is NO SNOW because most of that SOFT POWDER is now what you are calling WHITE ICE. be careful guys, a little spring or current in 1 spot and that 3-4 inches could be 1/2-1 inch! be smart and think of the density of what your walking on...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 03, 2013, 01:58 PM
Glenmere has 3 inches of solid white ice 30 feet from shore at first boat launch. Little to no snow. I walked out 3 hrs ago and measured 3 holes that I spudded.

Across from pump house you could see sleds and tracks going out to the ice but nobody there this morning.

Walton lake looked all skimmed over.
Thanks for the report...hoping to get out there maybe Monday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 03, 2013, 02:02 PM
There are a lot of springs in Glenmere which is why I only went out 30 feet. I tip the scales at 275 without ice fishing gear on. I need a minimum of 4-5 inches to feel safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 03, 2013, 02:32 PM
hey everyone, please take a moment and say a little prayer for our pal HoleHawg.....going in today to have a heart valve replaced tomorrow.....just keep him in your thoughts please....
WOW I talked to him by PM not long ago about Highland lake. Let us know how he is going. Tell him Shawn said we need him on the ice if we get on.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 03, 2013, 02:36 PM
Agree, I never felt comfortable on ice four inches or less.. I like 6 inches or I won't walk out very far and always wear safety gear with rope in the sled too. I have the floatation bib, and wear hand grip spikes around my neck. Always spud or drill a hole close to shore before walking out.  any way check out this link, just added two more pro thermal tips to my three .. these are the knots I'll be using. 
http://youtu.be/rMKV6GaAVQQ][url]http://youtu.be/rMKV6GaAVQQ (http://[url)[/url]
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 04:51 PM
There are a lot of springs in Glenmere which is why I only went out 30 feet. I tip the scales at 275 without ice fishing gear on. I need a minimum of 4-5 inches to feel safe.
i weigh about the same. i went to glen mere today. the most i measured was 4 to 4.5 inches. That is across from the pump house. another guy was out there so i felt safe going. I went almost to the middle there and turned around. By the boat launch it is sketchy its only at the most 3 inches. I might go to glen mere tomorrow about only 60 yards from the pump house i will go for now. What do u guys think will I be safe if i take all the precautions?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 05:34 PM
never mind im not going to go im going to wait a week. I will go on 5 inches of ice considering it holds up to 800 pounds or a atv.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 05:41 PM
do u think there will be more ice with temps like this for next week? http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/Goshen+NY+USNY0576:1:US
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 03, 2013, 05:55 PM
                                        I was the man on glenmere today & it is not the best, white ice & clear under neath
                                        be careful out there I have spikes I made...I went out where somebody went yesterday  :wacko:
                                        so I felt somewhat safe ,there was a town crew cutting trees if anything happen they
                                        could see me ...dink perch throw backs ... heading north tomarrow I am off now going to
                                        get as much ice time as I can ... :icefish:
                                                 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 03, 2013, 06:00 PM
                                  big Joe try Superior I was there yesterday & it was better than glenmere today
                                  same kind of ice , but thicker maybe 6" ....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 06:37 PM
                                        I was the man on glenmere today & it is not the best, white ice & clear under neath
                                        be careful out there I have spikes I made...I went out where somebody went yesterday  :wacko:
                                        so I felt somewhat safe ,there was a town crew cutting trees if anything happen they
                                        could see me ...dink perch throw backs ... heading north tomarrow I am off now going to
                                        get as much ice time as I can ... :icefish:
                                               
o ok that was you. nice to meet you. I thought you might have been from ice shanty but i was unsure. It was kind of sketchy and with the temps next week we might not be making ice real quick. I might also have to head up north. Might try swinging bridge with in the next two weeks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 06:40 PM
                                  big Joe try Superior I was there yesterday & it was better than glenmere today
                                  same kind of ice , but thicker maybe 6" ....
OK I might go check it out. I'm a big guy and i don't really like to fish on 4 inches of ice or less but 5 inches of ice or more i will.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 03, 2013, 06:50 PM
Big Joe go north & be safer. There has got to be more ice up that way.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 07:03 PM
Big Joe go north & be safer. There has got to be more ice up that way.
yeah might check out Sullivan county area. Hopefully we will get safer ice soon! Anyone know if Swinging bridge or any place around that area besides  lake superior that has 5 inches of ice or more?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 03, 2013, 07:07 PM
Hey I was told like 5 years ago that you needed a permit or have to call the Park office to fish lake superior ? Anyone know of this
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 07:11 PM
Hey I was told like 5 years ago that you needed a permit or have to call the Park office to fish lake superior ? Anyone know of this
I dont know never fished there I want more info to. I looked it up it says on the following website http://co.sullivan.ny.us/Default.aspx?TabId=3193 thats its $5.00 per person per day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 07:12 PM
Also does anyone know any info about creamery pond in sugar loaf NY?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 03, 2013, 07:17 PM
got on the ice today and did okay... 19 crappie and 2 gills crappie were between 9" and 11"

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 03, 2013, 07:18 PM
Anyone know about Loch Sheldrake in Fallsburg
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 07:20 PM
got on the ice today and did okay... 19 crappie and 2 gills crappie were between 9" and 11"

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nice wheres that from!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 03, 2013, 07:21 PM
nice wheres that from!

private pond
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 03, 2013, 07:28 PM
                                     I have been fishing superior for years & never herd of a 5.00 charge ...
                                     nobody has ever said anything to me... will look in my ny.state fishing rule book
                                     tonight & see...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 07:33 PM
private pond
o ok how thick was the ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 07:35 PM
                                     I have been fishing superior for years & never herd of a 5.00 charge ...
                                     nobody has ever said anything to me... will look in my ny.state fishing rule book
                                     tonight & see...
ok
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 03, 2013, 07:39 PM
o ok how thick was the ice?

4"-4.5" 1 or 2 of which was back the rest was a hard white ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 07:45 PM
4"-4.5" 1 or 2 of which was back the rest was a hard white ice
thats seems like where i checked out today. Did u ever hear of the pond in sugar loaf?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 03, 2013, 07:48 PM
thats seems like where i checked out today. Did u ever hear of the pond in sugar loaf?

nope where I was today there were no holes drilled and no tracks on the pond.... I might even be the only one with permission to fish it who knows
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 07:51 PM
nope where I was today there were no holes drilled and no tracks on the pond.... I might even be the only one with permission to fish it who knows
Lucky!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 03, 2013, 08:28 PM
The five dollar charge at Superior is only for the summer and then only when there is someone working in that shack. Launched my jon boat there a few times and only paid when there was someone in the shack.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 03, 2013, 08:33 PM
The five dollar charge at Superior is only for the summer and then only when there is someone working in that shack. Launched my jon boat there a few times and only paid when there was someone in the shack.
Thanks for the info!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 03, 2013, 10:02 PM
Superior is awesome, If it ever opened for ice fishing, I'd be there before any of those ponds including Welch and Tiorati.. the only problem is it has too many underground springs and unless it is a cold winter, they never open it for ice fishing. Been several years , maybe ten years or so since I was fortunate to ice fish it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 04, 2013, 05:22 AM
Onice, it was open for ice fishing last year.  I traveled the whole lake drilling and jiggin, caught some fish, but no real size to them.. I'm not saying they're not there, maybe just not lucky that day..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 04, 2013, 06:48 AM
                                                     I don't open water fish superior so thats why I didn't know about
                                                     5.00 charge ... I have been icefishing it for years ...you can get a map
                                                     on the  ny links board under sullivan co . I catch fish there never any
                                                     monsters... :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 04, 2013, 03:59 PM
Hit a local lake with 4 inches of ice. Me and fishon22 got 4 perch and 2 Pickerel.only went out for a little over an hour. Hope to hit up glenmere next week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 04, 2013, 04:46 PM
Hit a local lake with 4 inches of ice. Me and fishon22 got 4 perch and 2 Pickerel.only went out for a little over an hour. Hope to hit up glenmere next week
im going to glen mere tomorrow morning. There was 5 guys out on the ice at glen mere today. And when I went to gander mtn in middletown there was several people there and they were all talking about going to glenmere tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rich_Weinberg on Jan 04, 2013, 04:59 PM
Beginner looking to go ice fishing.  I live in Croton on Hudson, Westchester and if someone is willing to show me what to do, I would appreciate it.  I have 3 tipups, and warm, kayaking clothes, but no ice auger.  914.523.6223
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 04, 2013, 05:06 PM
Any word of the thickness at glenmere?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 04, 2013, 05:16 PM
Any word of the thickness at glenmere?
I checked yesterday 4 to 4.5 inches by the dam side. It starts to get sketchy after the boat ramp. I'm heading there tomorrow morning around 7am.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lake simon on Jan 04, 2013, 05:47 PM
I hear that the bait shop called R/P SHOT Shop is getting their bait delivered tomorrow. He is on rte55 just pass Poughquag NY on the right at top of hill.  do not have the phone number but you could look it up. I got on the ice today.There was 4 to 5 inches of ice.Got a few gills. Was great to get on the ice for the first time.Had the whole lake to myself.Life is good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 04, 2013, 05:58 PM
R&P Shot Shop opens at 6am Saturday and Sunday, they have spikes and live bait.
Hopefully enough ice builds up so we don't lose too much with a couple of near 50 degree days coming up!
Get out there while ya can kids  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 04, 2013, 06:02 PM
has Any one fished white lake ,yet,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 04, 2013, 07:28 PM
                                  big Joe try Superior I was there yesterday & it was better than glenmere today
                                  same kind of ice , but thicker maybe 6" ....
Dewey you better learn to judge the ice thickness better before you get someone killed! i was on superior today. i weigh a whopping 165 lbs. i walked most of the lake jigging and the deepest it is, by a RULER is 4 1/2 inches. and thats including the weak white ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 04, 2013, 08:01 PM
Dewey you better learn to judge the ice thickness better before you get someone killed! i was on superior today. i weigh a whopping 165 lbs. i walked most of the lake jigging and the deepest it is, by a RULER is 4 1/2 inches. and thats including the weak white ice.
thats sounds like the same at glenemere thank god i didn't make a trip up there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perchpicker2 on Jan 04, 2013, 08:14 PM
nice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 04, 2013, 09:14 PM
Guys, just wanted to update you all and let you know HoleHawg pulled through the surgery with flying colors.... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Jan 04, 2013, 09:19 PM
Get out in the next week after that it will be summer !!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 04, 2013, 11:07 PM
Guys, just wanted to update you all and let you know HoleHawg pulled through the surgery with flying colors.... ;D ;D ;D

THAT'S THE BEST NEWS ON THIS THREAD !!!!!    BETTER THAN 6" OF ICE !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 05, 2013, 03:18 AM
Guys, just wanted to update you all and let you know HoleHawg pulled through the surgery with flying colors.... ;D ;D ;D
[/quoteThats awesome Chris, Just wish him the best and hopefully he gets on the ice to have a couple bud lights and catch a few fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 05, 2013, 03:31 AM
Anyone been on Huntington yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: upjon on Jan 05, 2013, 03:47 AM
Anyone been on Huntington yet?
    i heard 2.5--3 in
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 05, 2013, 08:09 AM
Guys, just wanted to update you all and let you know HoleHawg pulled through the surgery with flying colors.... ;D ;D ;D
great news! now we need him to get healthy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 05, 2013, 09:58 AM
Anyone been to Huntington yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 05, 2013, 01:37 PM
Just got back from glenemere. Caught only 2 pickerel but it was good to be back on the ice!! There is about 75 to 100 guys on the ice there today! Hopefully this ice stays with us!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RussianBear on Jan 05, 2013, 04:38 PM
How thick was the ice?
Anyone going there tomorrow that wants to meet up? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 06, 2013, 08:19 AM
How thick was the ice?
Anyone going there tomorrow that wants to meet up?
  glenmere is 4.5 inches of ice. Towards the pump house side is thicker ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lake simon on Jan 06, 2013, 10:34 AM
Anyone been to Morgan Lake yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lake simon on Jan 06, 2013, 10:43 AM
I gota try Glenmere. DEC info says it has Stripers. Has anyone caught any and how big do they run?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 06, 2013, 10:44 AM
Lake simon, I love your hat in your avatar picture.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 06, 2013, 11:17 AM
I gota try Glenmere. DEC info says it has Stripers. Has anyone caught any and how big do they run?
haha that's funny! glenmere defiantly does not have stripers!
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Post by: RussianBear on Jan 06, 2013, 11:27 AM
DEC is promoting tourism  ;)
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 06, 2013, 11:41 AM
DEC is promoting tourism  ;)
there trying!!! lol
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Post by: kb on Jan 06, 2013, 12:01 PM
Maybe they are referring to the people who paint lines in parking lots, or down the middle of the road???
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 06, 2013, 12:02 PM
I gota try Glenmere. DEC info says it has Stripers. Has anyone caught any and how big do they run?

the dec says nothing about stripers in glenmere you must be looking at a different lake.... there is not even a contour map for glenmere lake

here is the link for the glenmere lake in orange county http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/76347.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/76347.html)
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Post by: lake simon on Jan 06, 2013, 02:41 PM
http://www.fishingnotes.com/lakeinfo.php?id=23241    this is where I got that info about the Stripers it was not the DEC site.
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Post by: lake simon on Jan 06, 2013, 03:02 PM
my daddy told me don't believe anything you read and only half of what you see.i never did listen.i just learned not to trust FISHING NOTES.COM ever again.if you go to fishing notes.com and search glenmere lake you will see where that bad info came from.how embarrassing.
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Post by: lake simon on Jan 06, 2013, 03:07 PM
thanks adkroy.i used to let my mother-in-law use it every deer season with a nice white scarf
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 06, 2013, 03:31 PM
my daddy told me don't believe anything you read and only half of what you see.i never did listen.i just learned not to trust FISHING NOTES.COM ever again.if you go to fishing notes.com and search glenmere lake you will see where that bad info came from.how embarrassing.

yea that site also said there are walleye and trout and smallmouth bass along with other various species in the lake  :cookoo:

Also it looks like I need to hit the ice tomorrow before the warm-up and the loss of the ice. However, it does look like it's going to be below freezing most of the nights so whatever melts hopefully locks back up during the night and we do not lose much
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Post by: kb on Jan 06, 2013, 03:48 PM
When they say there are bluefish, Im there.  Imagine catching a blue on a jigging rod!!  Ha ha ha ha ha
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 06, 2013, 04:38 PM
 
When they say there are bluefish, Im there.  Imagine catching a blue on a jigging rod!!  Ha ha ha ha ha
that would be some crazy @#$%!
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Post by: hard_hooker on Jan 06, 2013, 05:11 PM
Hi, and Welcome toThe Sahnty !!!    Meet a fellow Long Islander (Baldwin) who's benIce fishing for more than 50 years.  You and your son are more than welcome to tag olong with my buddy and me anytime.  We fish Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Sullivan Counties eitheer for just a dayu or an entire weekend.  Don't worry about gear for now....we have plenty for everyone.  MOST IMPORTANT.....if you want to enjoy this sport it's IMPERATIVE that you have the right clothing and BOOTS !!!  If you get cold, or your feet get wet or cold......It's all Over !!! 
We're not ready for ice yet in our zone, but please stay in touch.....it shoul;dn't be more than a week or two!!  I'll send you a PM with my phone number.
IceBalls  (Rodger)

Hi Rodger...sons birthday today. Froze a jig in a block of ice as a gift. He's pumped to get out. Here's a pic from this summer.
(http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f234/hard_hook/photo3_zps6c1384f8.jpg)

PM me when the ice is good and we'll hook up. Much appreciate the offer and help.

Tom
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Post by: john23 on Jan 06, 2013, 05:43 PM
Had a nice day on Lake Superior. Fished with my friend. caught 9 pickerel (only one over 20") and one perch. Nothing great but some nice action. 4-5 inches of ice.
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Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 06, 2013, 08:14 PM
Fished Highland yesterday.  5 inches of ice and 4 toward the middle.  Didnt venture out to far.  Dad and I were the only ones that went and got two perch.  Dad's first trip out since his heart attack last November so all in all it was a great day.   Hopefully it doesnt get too warm or rainy like it is suppose to.
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 06, 2013, 09:25 PM
i fished soupier Saturday ,worked my buns off  all day oney kept 8 perch 9ins to 12 ins, today fished hi land, caught a bunch of din ks, but kept 6 perch 9to12 ins , oney 3 ins of ice neer middle of lake,this warm weather well eat up some of our ice, be carefull
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Post by: fishfighter on Jan 07, 2013, 07:41 AM
I dont know never fished there I want more info to. I looked it up it says on the following website http://co.sullivan.ny.us/Default.aspx?TabId=3193 thats its $5.00 per person per day.
That's just in the summertime.  They don't man the shack at the entrance after Labor day.
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Post by: Edm87 on Jan 07, 2013, 08:21 AM
Fished small pond in ulster around 5 inches ice more or less.  White ice/black ice bottom though the ice was solid.  I caught 3 slimers(pickerel) with the jigging rod 3/16oz jiggin rap.  Got there too late or else I would have been able to catch some perch, didnt wanna crowd the other guys on the pond. 
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2013, 02:59 PM
slow day today no crappie witch I was targeting but got a good surprise when these guys showed up

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/602789_10151627133294428_627716288_n.jpg)
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 07, 2013, 03:31 PM
 nice showoff pics LM ;D I did get out on 4  to 5 inches of ice but the fishing was nothing to write home about. Most were too small to bother with,, small perch /crappie..not one walleye even though I tried well into the dark with big live shiners  close to shore and where the perch and crappie seemed to be hanging. Swing bridge is tough getting on, the ice moves down with the water level which fluctuates because it is a power generating reservoir. I would not recommend trying to access unless you know where to enter and ice cleats are a must getting on and off the steep shores. Drove past white lake, it ice locked up but probably not safe , stopped at Superior, seen a green tundra like mine and a small toyota in the lot but decided not to bother ..it looked safe but decided to head back home.. on rt decided to stop at Glenmere res.  for a first time. Some folks were out there, It looked awesome first seeing it,, all little pickerel and it is basically a shallow reservoir, most suitable for panfish, i only set up three tipups and jigged catching half a dozen  small pickerel in about a half hr. I had to leave for scheduled projects. btw biggest fish was a fall fish (big carp like chub)  releaed back into swb
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 07, 2013, 04:04 PM
Is the public boat launch open on Swinging Bridge this year? I've caught fallfish through the ice there as well and also some huge catfish. Crazy lake. One of my favorite places to ice fish even though I never seem to catch much.
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 07, 2013, 04:19 PM
No, There is no safe ice for most the deep side .. this is my third or fourth season dieharding for them eyes in the winter, I'm convinced they all migrate to the deep spots. It is doubtful the public ramp  will be open  this ice season. I fished over 30fow jigged over 30 crappie under 10 inches and maybe a dozen YP with two maybe 12 inches.. fed them two to the eagle lol..drank beer two days and no fish fry until i figure out that place in the winter. btw no good ice beyond those marinas imho..it looks like a shorter :( season already
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Post by: quailman2 on Jan 07, 2013, 05:43 PM
hey guys any reports on superior in Sullivan co. curious on thickness of the ice!
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 07, 2013, 05:56 PM
there should be safe ice on Superior and huntington most those small water have at least 4.5 maybe 6 inches by tomorrow. I seen no open water along the shorelines all weekend and including today but with the sunny days ahead that could change fast. Figure two more safe ice fishing days before it gets iffy
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 07, 2013, 05:57 PM
I don't believe the ice will last after looking at the 10 day forecast  :'(
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 07, 2013, 06:06 PM
I give it one more sunny day, tonight is cold enough, tomorrow it will be melting and if I were going, I'd go next two days. tomoroow should still be fine, even the next day.. but too much warm coming for weekend imho
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Post by: upjon on Jan 07, 2013, 06:54 PM
there should be safe ice on Superior and huntington most those small water have at least 4.5 maybe 6 inches by tomorrow. I seen no open water along the shorelines all weekend and including today but with the sunny days ahead that could change fast. Figure two more safe ice fishing days before it gets iffy
unless you know the thickness stop giving bad reports
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 07, 2013, 07:18 PM
unless you know the thickness stop giving bad reports
wrong about bad reporting, I do measure and  i used a tape ruler upjon
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Post by: boss j on Jan 07, 2013, 07:19 PM
I give it one more sunny day, tonight is cold enough, tomorrow it will be melting and if I were going, I'd go next two days. tomoroow should still be fine, even the next day.. but too much warm coming for weekend imho
NO NO NO!!!   THE ICE AT SUPERIOR THIS EVENING WAS GETTING WEAK!!! IT STARTED POPPING AND NOT IN A GOOD WAY!  YES ITS GOT ABOUT 5 INCHES BUT WHAT I SAW TODAY SHOWED IT IS REALLY GETTING SOFT FAST!!!!


but i did have a good day. caught some perch, no crappie or gills tho. also got about 4-5 pickerel a few bass and a catfish that was about 24-25 inches and weighed about 8-9 lbs! i got pics will be a bit till i figure how to post them tho, been a long day.
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 07, 2013, 07:37 PM
I was on the ice at swb all weekend  and was measuring anywhere 5 inches and 4 inches towards the deeper I won't risk less 4 inches on a warm day. , agree with bossjigs, this early ice can quickly melt depending on how much sun and heat we get tomorrow. You will get in one more trip tomorrow morning bossjigs   ;D
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Post by: boss j on Jan 07, 2013, 08:10 PM
morning yeah   but it WAS/DID crack bad this evening! i weigh 165 and it was popping under my feet and i felt it wobblre a few times before i got off.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2013, 08:25 PM
i fished 4"-5" today and my holes were skimming over all day in Orange County!. I must have a special pond!!
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 07, 2013, 08:30 PM
                           I fished in ulster co . yesterday  with not much luck ... Today I fished in sullivan & got
                           a few nice perch...
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 07, 2013, 08:40 PM
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q748/Deweyicefish/0107131932_zpsa906dfa1.jpg)

Perch from sullivan county today.
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 07, 2013, 09:04 PM
nice eats there dewey, congrates. LM I had skim holes too most the time except the afternoon on Sunday.. btw, was on Glenmere at around noon time and the holes I was drilling were yesterday's holes measuring ten inches I had to use my 6 inch lazer at noon time  because the ice frozen over these holes were too thick to kick open. Tonight is definitely freezing up in orange and especially sullivan.. each lake may thaw quicker or slower for many different reasons. Just stay away from signs of open water on early ice (4 to 6)   IF it isn't hard and slushy , it isn't safe. Always drill a few holes close to shore and measure  before walking out and measure a few more holes further out on the lake before you start setting up on the ice.  Tomorrow morning should be safe but not sure about afternoon with the warm sun
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 07, 2013, 09:12 PM
             I hit the ice at 3pm & fish late, holes were freezing up all the time... :icefish:
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Post by: boss j on Jan 08, 2013, 12:10 AM
yeah guys my holes were freezing too BUT  as i was walking on the ice it was warping and making like a "icewave"
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Post by: boss j on Jan 08, 2013, 12:15 AM
here are 2 pics of the cat i got today.

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/catfish_zps815f1402.jpg)


(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/Catfish1_zpsdf432bca.jpg)

the rules was added to so i could get the full length, 27 inches!!!
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Post by: kb on Jan 08, 2013, 04:45 AM
Nice cat
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Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 08, 2013, 05:15 AM
Did you jig that cat up or tip up?  That's huge coming out of a lake..
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 08, 2013, 05:54 AM
                               I love the whiskers ...I target them sometimes...
                               awsome fish boss jigs...
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 08, 2013, 06:37 AM
Nice channel cat, if you didn't release it, let us know how it cooked, I tried small ones but geard big ones taste muddy.. But that state park lake must be one of the cleanest waters in the area. wtg bossjigs, don't fall through the ice and wear safety gear ice pick spikes around your neck. Sad NEWS  this morning  about possible drownings in nnj, ywo teens missing on budd lake nj.  be careful everybody.
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Post by: Edm87 on Jan 08, 2013, 06:57 AM
I plan on going out tomorrow before ice is completely shot.  I dont know where to go yet, may just go to a little 6 acre pond in ulster.  Realize ice conditions are variable, going out with a friend and my spud bar.  By the way that is an awesome cat never seen anyone pull one through the ice before.   Thanks to Catskill Flyfisher I may try your suggestions already given to me.   
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Post by: boss j on Jan 08, 2013, 07:09 AM
the cat was on a tip-up. it took me about 5-7 minutes to land it. it was a blast catching it. i had a 6 inch hole and when i got it to the hole only the mouth was fitting. i got 1 finger in a gill and had to pull its skull through the ice     then the body slide easier. i looked at her and thought "how many babies does she produce every year?",    thats when i put her head back to the hole. i slid the clothes on my arm and held her tail as i put her in the hole. i must say the best feeling was when she started to get deeper into the water she kicked her tail in my hand hard and BUSTED loose and sped down tho the bottom. it was a awesome experience!!!
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 08, 2013, 07:26 AM
Wonderful of you to let that big cow go ;D . few seasons ago, I nailed one that scaled 11 lbs on a small fathead floating for crappie.. that was way up on Whitney point.  I thought I snagged a beavor the way it kepted ripping the drag upstream. luckily I had a smooth drag quality reel ;D
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Post by: bigfish54 on Jan 08, 2013, 09:52 AM
 I here what you guys are saying about the warm up, the earliest I can get out is Thursday. Does anyone have any recommendations of where I can go Sullivan county, ulster or Delaware ?   :-\ thanks
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Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 08, 2013, 10:22 AM
buythursday moust of the ice ploby well notbe safe,   thats a big cat out of ice fishing
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 08, 2013, 11:05 AM
two teens still missing from budd lake in NJ. RIP to the young men. Everyone be careful there is not much safe ice left anymore.
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 08, 2013, 11:21 AM
Does anybody know if Walton lake is frozen over? I want to go shore fishing there soon.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 08, 2013, 12:07 PM
Does anybody know if Walton lake is frozen over? I want to go shore fishing there soon.

There is probably ice by the shore line but it may be melted already
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 08, 2013, 03:53 PM
anybody go to Huntington today?
going there in the morning-if there is enough ice
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Post by: pooley on Jan 08, 2013, 05:06 PM
anybody go to Huntington today?
going there in the morning-if there is enough ice

let me know. would like to go Friday.
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Post by: upjon on Jan 08, 2013, 05:36 PM
let me know. would like to go Friday.
not going to be good
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 08, 2013, 07:12 PM
I bet it was good hard ice today from good reports I got from my bro ;D
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 08, 2013, 07:17 PM
                        I fished sackett  lake sullivan co. today not to far from huntington & had ice I could not get a handful ...
                        I also had a fishing partner...
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 08, 2013, 08:46 PM
Dewey, I remember driving down that back road to sacket (fireman pickic lot a few seasons ago.. it was open water at that time in some spots so decided not to risk hoping on the lake. Looks like a nice little community pond but not sure what is in there. Remember long time ago reading they put walleye in there? lol.. I doubt it has walleye nowadays if that article I read was ever true. Looks like a nice panfishing hole from what I seen.
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 08, 2013, 09:00 PM
               I gave the eagle 4 blue gills & a 22" pickerel,  I heard they put walleyes in there also .
               the last time I fish there maybe 10 years  always catch fish...come home with no fish
               gave them away to eagle... :icefish:  nice day
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 08, 2013, 09:08 PM
That is cool, probably the same eagles I feed every winter ;D, anyway my brother fished a private pondand caught nice fish today..big perch and pickerel, I;m down here working for gas money to do it again after the next freeze.. next few days will be warming up but up there the nights still freeze.. he said the pond was like 8 inches ;)( but don't quote me on that, i use a tape ruler and wasn't there today ::)
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 08, 2013, 09:23 PM
Where is boss jigs ??? eating a bowl of  hot chicken soup under the covers on the coach :o
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Post by: boss j on Jan 08, 2013, 10:13 PM
lol i am in till after a few days below freezing again, i have never gone through the ice and i wanna keep it that way. but i will be the 1st out on 2-2 1/2 of strickly clear ice!   anyways im still sore from that catfish :whistle:
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Post by: onice2013 on Jan 08, 2013, 10:18 PM
  rest and stay thirsty my friend ;D
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 08, 2013, 10:19 PM
Nobody goes out on "skinnyer" ice than the Boss(jigs) man........ he scares the daylights out of me just by telling me aboout it!   2  -  2-1/2 inches???   No Way Jose'!!!   John.....I'll wait for 6"  Thank You
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Post by: topher7694 on Jan 08, 2013, 10:20 PM
IceBalls, I was out on 2.25" the Saturday after Christmas.......    :P
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Post by: boss j on Jan 08, 2013, 10:28 PM
Rodger    lol i am listening a lil to my elders a little more as i get older myself! lol    yeah im nutz    but i know my weight limits. and unfortunately right now the ice is way too close to being able to keep me dry!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 08, 2013, 10:30 PM
I remember when I was in my early twenties walking out on paradox lake in adk state park on black ice 1.5 to 2 iches over thirty fow.. not proud of it ,, hey who knows maybe I went in and I'm living in a parallel universe ??? I'm with  iceballs, unless there is solid black ice or 4 and white making 6 inches ,stay off the thaw and wait till the next freeze.. too many warm hrs in the days ahead and it simply isn't worth the risk.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 08, 2013, 10:42 PM
IceBalls, I was out on 2.25" the Saturday after Christmas.......    :P

AAHHA!!  ANOTHER NUT !!!  lol     Listen Guys,  PLEASE be careful.......  I don't have that many friends that I can afford to lose even ONE !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 08, 2013, 11:18 PM
I spudded out to where it was that think, and turned around and went back to the hole I measured 3" good ice in and fished there...  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gillpill on Jan 08, 2013, 11:19 PM
I spudded out to where it was that think, and turned around and went back to the hole I measured 3" good ice in and fished there...  ;)
smart move my good man, smart move
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maddbmxjumper on Jan 09, 2013, 05:58 AM
Does anyone have an ice condition report for orange lake? Looking to take a buddy out for his first trip.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 09, 2013, 06:05 AM
Does anyone have an ice condition report for orange lake? Looking to take a buddy out for his first trip.
WAIT TILL AFTER IT GETS COLD AGAIN!!! THE ICE UP IN SULLIVAN COUNTY IS GETTING BAD AND ORANGE COUNTY HAS BEEN ABOUT 6-7 DEGREES warmer EVERY DAY!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 09, 2013, 06:17 AM
Does anyone have an ice condition report for orange lake? Looking to take a buddy out for his first trip.
Hey Kyle! What are you doing in Orange Co.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 09, 2013, 08:09 AM
well if it get down near 20 tonight i mite go fishing white lake tomarrow,at liste i well go check the ice,play it by the weather,there should be 4 to5 ins of clear ice on there by now, i hope
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 09, 2013, 10:31 AM
There is probably ice by the shore line but it may be melted already
ok thanks!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 09, 2013, 12:55 PM
Walton and round lake are both locked up. Walton its mostly black ice but didn't have my spud to stop and check thickness but doesn't look like much
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 10, 2013, 02:03 PM
anyone out today? looking for safe ice out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 10, 2013, 02:17 PM
i did not go fishing today,if it gets Any warmer i well have to use my boat
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 10, 2013, 03:16 PM
anyone out today? looking for safe ice out there.
Was on Huntington yesterday. 5 inches of ice and there was a crazy guy driving a side by side around the entire lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 10, 2013, 04:11 PM
Was on Huntington yesterday. 5 inches of ice and there was a crazy guy driving a side by side around the entire lake.
yeah, we've met him, and he is crazy! ::) thanks for the info.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 10, 2013, 05:29 PM
Hes defintly a nutt.   once it hits 6-7 inches he takes his chevy colorado out there doin 20 mph by ya.    just a bit scary lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 10, 2013, 05:45 PM
i'll be fishing in the morning...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 10, 2013, 06:46 PM
                              do you think huntington will be safe in am? :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 10, 2013, 07:23 PM
Walton and round lake are both locked up. Walton its mostly black ice but didn't have my spud to stop and check thickness but doesn't look like much
ok thanks for letting me know.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 10, 2013, 07:29 PM
There were 3 guys standing pretty close together today on Morgan lake, and I had 5 inches on a small pond last night in Dutchess ( and a mess of small gills).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 10, 2013, 09:20 PM
There were 4 people on glenmere today. However, I was not one of them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 10, 2013, 09:32 PM
yeah, we've met him, and he is crazy! ::) thanks for the info.


I cannot believe he is still around there......he is quite the guy...lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 11, 2013, 04:25 AM
                              do you think huntington will be safe in am? :icefish:

i hope so, or i'll be swimming! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Jan 11, 2013, 09:38 AM
Hes defintly a nutt.   once it hits 6-7 inches he takes his chevy colorado out there doin 20 mph by ya.    just a bit scary lol
Worst part is, that's not even his truck, it's borrowed and the owner has asked him repeatedly not to drive it on the ice.  He thinks that he is the Mayor of Lake Huntington.  He's actually a dirtbag that's inherited everything that he has. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Jan 11, 2013, 09:48 AM
upjon, what do they actually stock in that lake ?   and if you have a problem with those of us that purchase a license in the state of NY..mind you I pay 70.00 for mine, compared to whatever the resident fee is.....as far as raping the lake, you can keep all the pickerel we throw back, and alll the browns they stock in there......as far as perch and panfish....I'll keep what I catch.....it's part of the game I guess....

BTW.....I'm not from " the south " either....protect it all you want..the proper authorities will be notified if needed.... :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
They stock channel cats, walleyes, and brown trout.  I don't know if they still stock smallmouths now that they have a foothold and are reproducing on their own.  Personally, I think that they are putting too many kinds of fish in there.  There used to be huge schools of Alewives that you would see all over in the summertime, you don't see them anymore.  Years ago we would catch a few trout that were in the 5-10 pound range.  The alewives aren't there in the #'s that used to be, so the trout don't thrive there like they used to.  Been fishing that lake for 30 years, it's definitely changed a lot recently since they started stocking these new fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 11, 2013, 09:52 AM
They stock channel cats, walleyes, and brown trout.  I don't know if they still stock smallmouths now that they have a foothold and are reproducing on their own.  Personally, I think that they are putting too many kinds of fish in there.  There used to be huge schools of Alewives that you would see all over in the summertime, you don't see them anymore.  Years ago we would catch a few trout that were in the 5-10 pound range.  The alewives aren't there in the #'s that used to be, so the trout don't thrive there like they used to.  Been fishing that lake for 30 years, it's definitely changed a lot recently since they started stocking these new fish.

I know what you mean about the baitfish balls you used to see all over the lake..I have pictures of them...thousands and thousands of bait.....Personally when I fish there, I target perch, sunfish and crappies.....and the occasional pickerel too....if I had to guess, I would say that the walleyes and the pickerel would be rhe reasoning behind the lack of alewives...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: upjon on Jan 11, 2013, 10:09 AM
They stock channel cats, walleyes, and brown trout.  I don't know if they still stock smallmouths now that they have a foothold and are reproducing on their own.  Personally, I think that they are putting too many kinds of fish in there.  There used to be huge schools of Alewives that you would see all over in the summertime, you don't see them anymore.  Years ago we would catch a few trout that were in the 5-10 pound range.  The alewives aren't there in the #'s that used to be, so the trout don't thrive there like they used to.  Been fishing that lake for 30 years, it's definitely changed a lot recently since they started stocking these new fish.
great,,,now we will have 200 guys out there,,way to go
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Jan 11, 2013, 10:28 AM
great,,,now we will have 200 guys out there,,way to go
Yeah, that's no secret what they stock in there, it's right on the federation's sight and everyone knows. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 11, 2013, 10:49 AM
had an okay morning today

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5 crappie biggest 14", 5 perch biggest 13", and 1 gill
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 11, 2013, 11:18 AM
great,,,now we will have 200 guys out there,,way to go
yup, 200 people whose license fees and taxes pay for the stocking of fish, as far as the trout are concerned. ;D

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23225.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23225.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 11, 2013, 02:29 PM
                            I fished huntington this am ,caught a few blue gills jigging & large mouth bass on tip ups
                            they  were all small & throw back ... I did not rape the lake...  :icefish: :icefish: by the way I had a 14" perch
                            at superior last year ... :)  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 11, 2013, 02:35 PM
Also stopped by Glenmere today and found 5 inches of ice where I walked out to 2/3rds of the way across
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 11, 2013, 03:05 PM
Dewey, how much ice was on Huntington ?  Maybe be looking to get down there later this weekend ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 11, 2013, 03:21 PM
                                              topher7694 The ice was about 5"- 6" to the right of the boat launch it started to sleet & rain
                                              I got out of there 11am...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 11, 2013, 03:35 PM
Thanks Dewey....I have to see what all is in my Schedule...maybe fish there Sunday early..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Jan 11, 2013, 07:19 PM
I have a tough time believing the fine locals of Sullivan county dont have anything to do with a lack of fish in your local waters... Feel free to chime in guys from OC, but I have a tough time believing you guys go and keep your limit every opportunity you have.  (Its those guys out of NYC that cause all of our problems never the local guys..) Sarcasm ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 11, 2013, 10:23 PM
Also stopped by Glenmere today and found 5 inches of ice where I walked out to 2/3rds of the way across
nice the ice will not last for long because of the rain and the temps this weekend.....but hopefully its freezes up again quick!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 11, 2013, 10:29 PM
 I let go all the trout even walleye that are either under the size limit or too big to taste as good, plus the big ones are the spawners. I have no problem with anybody non or resident stringing fish to eat as long as they follow the rules and regulations.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Jan 11, 2013, 10:40 PM
Fished up at Schroon  today with Kevin (BC Shanty), Tony and Butch. Got into some nice lakers and salmon.  Ice was good, 5.5" of solid black ice!

Mike


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 12, 2013, 12:22 AM
Greetings and welcome to the new members in the SENY area. Finally purchased and installed security software so I'm back in action. Topher thank you for the tip about avg ,but I have already purchased trend my brother in law recommended it installed program on Friday night.
   Glad to see some of you have already gotten out on the ice. The weather forcast calls for a lot of rain in my area the next few days that will not be good for ice production coupled with daytime temps in the upper forties. Sullivan county with its higher elevations and slightly colder temps might pull through alright,as they say we shall see in time.
   Now i have to build up my typing speed and get familiar with this sites features again ,can some one tell me how to adjust the time I'm still an hour behind.
   Take care and stay safe.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 12, 2013, 07:51 AM
Nice land-lock, wow, 5.5 inches is all that is up all the way upstate ??? hope this rain doesn't melt away too much ice,, we need to through these days of warm without the drench or we be waiting again ..maybe at best February ??? crazy weather indeed ::) must be balmy up in the ADK region too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 12, 2013, 08:08 AM
Nice land-lock, wow, 5.5 inches is all that is up all the way upstate ??? hope this rain doesn't melt away too much ice,, we need to through these days of warm without the drench or we be waiting again ..maybe at best February ??? crazy weather indeed ::) must be balmy up in the ADK region too

42 degrees un the southern adk's right now.   :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 12, 2013, 08:25 AM
next cold snap will be interesting on these forums,, that will be the time the revealing ice damage reports show up. Until than, I hope the nights can stay below freezing long enough to get through this warm  (rain) forecast
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RussianBear on Jan 12, 2013, 12:24 PM
This weather is similar to last year, there was some what of a cold snap beginning of the year, few guys got out for a day and than rest of the year it was warm. At least in the southern NY.  >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 12, 2013, 03:04 PM
yup agree RB, I didn't even get to use my new nil hand auger lol.. been using my strikemaster 6 inch  lazer last week when I was fortunate  I had a three day weekend on the swinging bridge. I just hope there is  plenty of ice leftafter this melt for the next cold snap.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 12, 2013, 05:21 PM
Well on a good note I just checked the 10 day for where I live and starting on Monday temps will be back below freezing at night so any ice that melts during the day starting monday will re-freeze at night! The cold air looks like it is going to return around the 20th or 21st, but temps in the low 40 until till the 18th then it's back in the 30's starting on the 19th. Just hope the ice holds through tomorrow which it should because it's supposed to be cloudy all day! Some good news for you all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lake simon on Jan 12, 2013, 09:50 PM
hope your right loudmouth.i'll keep my fingers crossed. any one here going to the northern challenge up at tupper lake.we go every year. won a power auger  there a few years ago and won a vexilar last year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 12, 2013, 10:37 PM
                                   I am going to try & go up for 1 day not the 2 day pro am...
                                   next years goal will be the 2 day pro am tour...   ( going to need a partner)
                                   starting now to get gear togather & make plans...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 13, 2013, 07:20 AM
I may be interested , I have to search the date , maybe the adk park will be fun trip. Especially if there is no good ice down here that week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 13, 2013, 01:12 PM
Heading up to the Long Lake area end of the month. Anyone have any tips? I've never been up that way.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 13, 2013, 02:31 PM
So we've lucked out the past 2 days with temps not getting out of the 40's during the day and no sun! Just need to hope for the same tomorrow and the cold temps return tomorrow night! The ice should make it! :clap: :thumbsup: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 13, 2013, 05:34 PM
I agree LM, NO SUN ;D  should be good by end of week but will still use caution.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 14, 2013, 01:50 PM
Took a ride by Glenmere around 2:30 and I found melted white ice and melted black ice with water on top but no open water that I could see. I did not walk on it but it looks as if it help up with all the rain and warm weather we had. Everything should start to tighten back up starting tonight with the cold returning. We should be fishing again by the weekend.

Also, I did not walk on the ice so I do not know if it is safe. I'm going to guess it is not safe just by the way things looked.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 14, 2013, 04:19 PM
Took a ride by Glenmere around 2:30 and I found melted white ice and melted black ice with water on top but no open water that I could see. I did not walk on it but it looks as if it help up with all the rain and warm weather we had. Everything should start to tighten back up starting tonight with the cold returning. We should be fishing again by the weekend.

Also, I did not walk on the ice so I do not know if it is safe. I'm going to guess it is not safe just by the way things looked.
ok thanks for the info! might go check it out towards the end of the week. Hopefully it will be good soon! It is suppose to be in the teens mid next week!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 14, 2013, 04:22 PM
Does anybody know if there will be a ice fishing contest on glenmere this year?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 14, 2013, 04:43 PM
Does anybody know if there will be a ice fishing contest on glenmere this year?

As of now its the 26th if there's no ice then no contest
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 14, 2013, 06:25 PM
Agree , I'll wait for winter :o ::) ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 14, 2013, 08:02 PM
                           I took a ride with the better half  today around orange & ulster counties today, 
                           most all ponds & lakes were still locked up with ice ... maybe with the colder temps
                           by this weekend we can get out there ...  :) :) :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 14, 2013, 09:02 PM
Nowhere is safe ice in our area so don't risk falling in and drowning in freezing water ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 15, 2013, 10:30 AM
As of now its the 26th if there's no ice then no contest
ok thanks! I hope we get safe ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ktm115 on Jan 15, 2013, 10:22 PM
Hey looking to get out on white lake or lake superior this sunday. Any word on how the ice is holding up there? I know temps are supposed to be in our favor this week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 16, 2013, 06:49 AM
                        welcome to the shantie ktm115 there is alot of info on this site ...
                        with this snow on the ice it is going to be hard for the lakes to freeze
                        & be safe again ... :icefish:





Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 16, 2013, 10:28 AM
                        welcome to the shantie ktm115 there is alot of info on this site ...
                        with this snow on the ice it is going to be hard for the lakes to freeze
                        & be safe again ... :icefish:
Hopefully the ice becomes safe again quick!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jfishy on Jan 16, 2013, 11:06 AM
New to the site, but far from new to Icefishing. Fish mainly northern westchester/Putnam . Live on Mohegan Lake. As far as i can see, not much safe ice out there right now. Hope it tightens up soon  ;D.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ktm115 on Jan 16, 2013, 11:41 AM
Thanks for the welcome. I'm not new to Ice fishing at all just on here to talk to new people and hopefully find new places. Thanks for the Ice info. I'm really itching to get out there this year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 16, 2013, 12:14 PM
             welcome to the shantie jfishy... be safe out there...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maddbmxjumper on Jan 16, 2013, 03:58 PM
Has anyone been past orange lake in the last couple of days? What are my chances of getting on the ice this weekend there? Slim?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 16, 2013, 05:37 PM
welcome jfishy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 16, 2013, 07:15 PM
Today had to be freezing all day up in Sullivan county, even Orange county there was little melt. Tonight will be colder, tomorrow and Friday even colder. Friday's high's will only be in the mid 20s according to Monticello forecast. So far it is looking good and it should freeze hard enough because the ice was still there after the warm spell. Just be extra careful, I'm not reporting safe ice, just think it might be good to go by Saturday with the next couple freezing days.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 16, 2013, 07:30 PM
Today had to be freezing all day up in Sullivan county, even Orange county there was little melt. Tonight will be colder, tomorrow and Friday even colder. Friday's high's will only be in the mid 20s according to Monticello forecast. So far it is looking good and it should freeze hard enough because the ice was still there after the warm spell. Just be extra careful, I'm not reporting safe ice, just think it might be good to go by Saturday with the next couple freezing days.
do u think Friday would be be a go?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 16, 2013, 07:46 PM
In Acidalia today we had 4 inches of snow with sleet on top, mild 30 degrees all day. Monday was in the 40s. Watch for soft edges, springs, pressure crack, etc.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 16, 2013, 07:49 PM
In Acidalia today we had 4 inches of snow with sleet on top, mild 30 degrees all day. Monday was in the 40s. Watch for soft edges, springs, pressure crack, etc.
ok i know its the same conditions here. im only going fishing 10 to 15 feet from shore.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 16, 2013, 09:48 PM
Just posted complete info on ice conditions in Sullivan County from Sunday to today in Reports & Conditions forum.  Basically, managed to get out on Sunday & Tuesday, 4-1/2" of ice both days.  Check out the complete report.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 17, 2013, 06:42 AM
Welcome Jfishy and Kim 115 you have found a great website and this thread contains a lot of useful info. from people located all over S.E.NY. . IceBalls thank you posting Sullivan county conditions I will check out the Report-Conditions NY. community for your post.
  I'm sorry to read of your breaking through the ice ,glad every thing turned out alright. How do you like your floatation suit ?

  Hopefully I will get up to Sullivan county on Friday afternoon will post conditions.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 17, 2013, 08:42 AM
Thanks for the report iceballs, I had a sense the ice wasn't as safe after all those warm days we had but, at least you were on ice and icing conditions are looking better with much colder freezing weather tonight and all day Friday, so Saturday it should be a go, probably no open edges but could still be thin around the edges,  but with safety gear on small waters, it might be okay to hop on the thicker ice from shore. It really depends on which water /how deep the shoreline drops etc. Still use early ice caution. I will take pictures this time if I spot any dopes out on snow mobiles or ATVs like my friend and I witnessed a couple weekends ago on swb ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ktm115 on Jan 17, 2013, 09:32 AM
Can you send me a link to the reports and conditions. I searched but the one link I found did not work.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Jan 17, 2013, 09:54 AM
WAY TO GO ICEBALLS       :icefish: :clap:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 17, 2013, 10:02 AM
Can you send me a link to the reports and conditions. I searched but the one link I found did not work.

on the NY reports and conditions board the title is Sullivan County Small waters...I think you have enough posts now to access that section of the site...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 17, 2013, 10:18 AM
Can you send me a link to the reports and conditions. I searched but the one link I found did not work.


   Becuse you need 3 or more posts to vied it.... ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jfishy on Jan 17, 2013, 10:31 AM
Looks like a good solid cold spell comming up on Monday  ;D. Hopefully by next weekend we will have enough really safe ice to play around with. Can't wait to get back on F.D.R.  ;D.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ktm115 on Jan 17, 2013, 12:27 PM
Thanks for the help on that one guys.  I got on the reports and that is definitely what i wanted to hear. Ill be at superior on sunday. With caution of course!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 17, 2013, 01:00 PM
thanks for the report Rodger!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 17, 2013, 01:41 PM
here's what glenmere looks like

(http://i47.tinypic.com/2z8p0uq.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 17, 2013, 04:04 PM
I think before the weekend these feezing temps are going to refreeze all that slush,, jmho..not sending bad report, just my humble opinion jmho lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 17, 2013, 04:08 PM
I think before the weekend these feezing temps are going to refreeze all that slush,, jmho..not sending bad report, just my humble opinion jmho lol

Yep.... I still plan on fishing Monday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 17, 2013, 06:11 PM
I was watching that "RED LAKE" youtube video on that guy using a lindy  jig during a ciold front :o them there eyes looked tasty, I'm going to use worms instead of minnow heads and see what happens lol,, anybody here what the ice is doing on "Huntington"   ??? tia, John from new jetrsey lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 17, 2013, 08:29 PM
jfishy......If you don't mind my asking.......What's the deal with FDR??  I have a buddy down here who always asks me to fish there with him, but I've never gone.  What's the big attraction???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 17, 2013, 09:53 PM
ill deff be checking local lake on monday and if its a no might try over at glenmere. walton was half open the other day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skunked11 on Jan 17, 2013, 11:36 PM
What's morning side and white lake looking like with ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 18, 2013, 12:52 AM
              working on gear late with buddy turning a hand crank into a drill operated.
             going to try & get out on sat...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2013, 05:18 AM
Sunked11 I think you have enough posts to view the NY.reports-condittions community look for small waters Sullivan county. IceBalls posted a report .
  Loudmouth879 I hear a lot of people talking about Glenmere lake  always thought it was private lake is there public access or do you have to know- be guest of property owner.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 18, 2013, 05:42 AM
                                             I believe Glenmere is the water supply for Florida NY like some sort of
                                             like res. There is parking there also...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: crazyhockeydad on Jan 18, 2013, 05:55 AM
I will check Huntington this morning after work. Will post when I get home.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TO FISH on Jan 18, 2013, 06:16 AM
looking for ice report
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2013, 06:26 AM
Deweyicefish I think you are correct about Glenmere being a water supply.
  To Fish first off welcome to Ice Shanty now that you have three posts you should be able to access the NY.reports and conditions community. On the page that lists all the different communites scroll down to New York reports conditions is first of three NY.communities. Look for Small waters followed by a county name .(for example Small waters Putman in some cases it may be county first then small waters0

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 18, 2013, 07:49 AM
Whichever lake/pond you decide to try this weekend (Saturday possibly too windy on Sunday) will be the days I'll try. Should be interesting to see how thick  the ice freezing will be from last night and today on top of whatever existing ice there was.  Saturday is going to be warm for ice fishing all day ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 18, 2013, 08:38 AM
Has anyone been ale to check the ice condition on Highland lake lately? Any info would be helpful.
Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 18, 2013, 03:01 PM
hay dave, i just came back from hi land lake, kept 4 perch ,1 prickle,the ice has about 3 to4 ins of snow onit,i fished around the north eastern side, there is 3 to 6 ins of ice some swish cheese ice about 2 ins of it in places es,did not go out towards the middle, i mite go there at first light tomarrow ,no quads,or snow machines, dont think its safe enough yet, its 22 hear at my house ,in upper sparrowbush, going to get cold tonight
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 18, 2013, 05:41 PM
Moon Dog.....   I know you're an experienced ice fisheman, and hopefully in no hurry to drown, so please tell me........Why do you walk around on 2 to 3 inches of ice, and then report about it as if it was "no big deal"???  Some "newbie" reading this would think it's perfectly OK and go get himself hurt or killed!   I'm not admonishing you.....just want to know what induces you to do that?

PS....I was at Highland on Weddsday and when we found 3-1/2", we decided not to fish !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 18, 2013, 05:59 PM
thanks for your concern,i been ice fishing on 2 or 3 ins of ice my whole life, yes i fell in 3 times, always manage to get out by my self, i do ware a life jacket, until the ice is 6 ins thick,i am not a 300lb man eather,i hope every Buddy stays home and leave the lake all to me ,yes i think every one should stay off the ice it well be safer,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 18, 2013, 06:19 PM
Most here are experienced, glad I never experienced falling through ice ever... but I do wear safety during these early ice conditions. I'm going up in the am,, where is that baitshop that opens early? ANY KNOW THE EXIT # off  RT 17 and  short directions so I can map it tonight?   coming up from nnj. tia,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2013, 07:07 PM
Onice I think you are referring to Tom's bait shop. get off rt.17 at exit 116 make a right at end of ramp. This is rt.17k take to end past Quickway diner,turn left now on old rt.17 also know as rt.17m .The bait shop is on Prosperous Valley road a right turn off of rt.17m  There should be a sign on rt.17m for bait shop also sign in front of shop. The shop is small converted garage of house.
  Here is the address and phone number I would call to see if they have bait and let them know what time you expect to be there the say 24 hour operation.

       Tom's Bait Shop     845-733-4642      729 Prosperous Valley rd.  Middletown ,NY.    The address may be for mailing the shop is past the exists for middletown on rt.17 . Have a good day stay safe and may you have many :tipup:

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2013, 07:14 PM
Let me also offer a general apology to all SENY area members. I work late evening to early morning during the work week -late afternoon to late evening on weekends. Thought I set my alarm clock for 12:30 pm but set it for am so no trip to Sullivan county to check ice conditions. currently Fridays are my only day off.
  To all who venture out this weekend stay safe and if you get onto the ice I hope you see a lot of these  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:

Steve
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 18, 2013, 09:23 PM
Hey thanks Steve, I'm getting up early am should be rolling  there sometime between 6am and 8am .. thanks for the kind reply. John
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2013, 09:53 PM
Onice,
   You are welcome, also also in Rockhill there is Sports Nuts think they open at nine. If you are heading to Superior or Huntington  try Monticello Home & Garden on rt.17b same side of road as raceway open at eight walk to back of store they have a pet supple/pet shop area .I'm assuming this is where bait fish tanks are located.

   Sports Nuts 845-796-2000        Monticello Farm Home Garden  845-794-6457 or 794-6459

For your and others use here is sports nuts website also checked store hours are 9-5       www.SportsNutsCatolog.com (http://www.SportsNutsCatolog.com)


Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 19, 2013, 08:30 AM
ok i just spoke to Andy, the owned of Sportsnuts and he gave me permission to tell you all that if you call the day before he will work out a time to meet you. i personally have used his bait for about 6-7 years. his flatheads right now are $2. a doz. and i will say they are lively as can be. when you call ask about grubs if needed. this is the ONLY shop i use for bait in this area.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 19, 2013, 11:30 AM
Glenmere is water supply for Village of Florida NY. Access is at Town Park. Nice size parking lot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 19, 2013, 12:31 PM
Any special permits needed?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 19, 2013, 02:13 PM
Any special permits needed?

for glenmere? no
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 19, 2013, 02:24 PM
Boss Jigs thank you for the info. on Sports Nuts , I believe they also open early on days there are tournaments such as King of the Ice.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maddbmxjumper on Jan 19, 2013, 03:58 PM
Any ice reports around Orange County? Or dutchess?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 19, 2013, 08:37 PM
                                I fished in Sullivan co. by Monticello today 4 keeper perch  4 wheelers & snow machines on ice...
                                a few nice pickerals & small perch I throw back... am I a meat hog from orange co ? :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 19, 2013, 09:25 PM
                     did anybody fish glenmere today?

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pdbjr1 on Jan 20, 2013, 04:17 PM
hey dave hit highland on saturday.  5-6 inches of ice at least.  There was a bunch of guys up there on motorcycles, quads, snomobiles.  THey plowed off the snow and made a ice track.  Cool to watch but it hurt the fishing.  Caught 10-12 pickerel, 10 perch and returned them all to the lake.

Should be real good next weekend with all the cold.  Ill be there saturday morning.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 20, 2013, 04:36 PM
how is the ice on huntington? looking to go out with my son.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 20, 2013, 05:01 PM
or white lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Jan 20, 2013, 05:46 PM

Anybody heard anything about the Highland Tourney ?

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 20, 2013, 05:50 PM
                                  I got my registration form for the king of the ice feb.17 at white lake...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 20, 2013, 07:11 PM
Walton lake only has a little ice left on both ends. Round lake had ice out to the island then it was opened water after that. Its going to take a while before they become safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 20, 2013, 08:38 PM
how is the ice on huntington? looking to go out with my son.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 20, 2013, 09:31 PM
thank you. wanted to make sure the two lakes were similiar as far as ice formation
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 20, 2013, 09:42 PM
Anybody fish Glenmere today (1/20/12)? Didn't get a chance to check the ice as I was hanging out with family who came from Arizona for a few days.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: upjon on Jan 20, 2013, 09:56 PM
read the post above you
don't say read the post above you,,,,, he asked for a specific  lake,, that happens  to be 20 miles away from 1 another,,,one lake from the other differs quite a bite up here,,,do not assume,,all lakes are the same
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 20, 2013, 10:03 PM
don't say read the post above you,,,,, he asked for a specific  lake,, that happens  to be 20 miles away from 1 another,,,one lake from the other differs quite a bite up here,,,do not assume,,all lakes are the same

Wow I'm so sorry I totally misread what was posted prior to his post I thought it said huntington not highland... sorry for seeming like an &$%hole. Good catch upjon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 20, 2013, 10:14 PM
wow i totally misread that as meaning the lakes were the same condition. Any news on huntington?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 20, 2013, 11:39 PM
Anybody heard anything about the Highland Tourney ?

Doug, HoleHawg as not let me know anything yet, as he is still recovering from surgery....I know it is usually Valentine's Day weekend, but will dig to try and find out more information for you...maybe pdbjr can shed some light, or IceBalls as well....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 21, 2013, 12:32 PM
Thanks pdbjr1 I'm going to try to get up there Sat. After this week of cold weather I would think most of the lakes will be safe. Good  fishing everyone!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 21, 2013, 12:54 PM
just checked out glenmere lake because i was driving by. there was a guy all the way towards the opposite side of the lake. the ice was thin on the sides. will probably be good to go towards the end of the week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 21, 2013, 01:11 PM
What a great little local  baitshop ;D Very convenient hrs and excellent bait. I will recommend Tom's bait shop and go to him from now on.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 21, 2013, 01:18 PM
just checked out glenmere lake because i was driving by. there was a guy all the way towards the opposite side of the lake. the ice was thin on the sides. will probably be good to go towards the end of the week.
Judging from what I measured about 40 miles further north 5 to 6 inches,  I would say after last night and today's overcast and all day freezing, it will be a few days sooner. I start thinking it might even freeze closer to home in Rockland / Suffern  county.. coming home  seen both sides of Monroe lk frozen with no water in site.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Jan 21, 2013, 01:24 PM
wheres toms bait shop located
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 21, 2013, 01:40 PM
About Lake Huntington...... Last Monday the edges were not safe, but there were many holes drilled out farther from the shore.  By now, the edges have most likely gotten more solid...... but be careful!!  Highland Lake had solid edges last Monday, but ice measured only 3-1/2.  I see from some prior posts that this has now increased to 5-6".

TOURNAMENT NEWS !!!   The annual tournament at Echo Lake (So. Fallsburgh FD) has been cancelled.   King of the Ice at White Lake is set for Feb.17.    No confirmed news yet on the Highland Lake contest, but it is usually held on Valentines Day weekend, which would make it Feb.16 this year (waiting for my postcard announcement in the mail).
According to Sports Nuts Bait Shop, there willl be contests on Morningside Lake,  Loch Sheldrake, and a couple of othes nearby, but I didn't ask for the dates.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 21, 2013, 02:06 PM
I was on  huntington lake today for 5 hrs. Ice was 6". I did not go out to the middle b-c I was the only one there but I was a good 100 yds . not one flag.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 21, 2013, 04:22 PM
Heard there is a derby on Swan Lake in Liberty this Sunday the 27th..sorry I don't have more info on it but maybe some locals there do..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 21, 2013, 06:09 PM
The Hurleyville fire  dept. contest is on Feb.9 at Morningside lake I believe it starts at 7.  Onice glad to hear you are happy with Tom's bait shop. Quailman the bait shop is located on Prosperous Valley rd. off of rt.17m between Fair Oaks and Bloomingburg. Go back five pages in this thread and slowly move forward I posted directions from rt.17k -rt.17m intersection in Bloommingburg . Also posted the address and phone number. Sports Nuts is in Rock Hill exit 109  off of rt.17 heading west (towards Monticello) I just checked the info. on Tom's is on Page #248 also on same page  post with Sports nuts phone number and hours.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Jan 21, 2013, 07:04 PM
Mr. Clean thankyou very much for the info, hows the fishing been in your neck of the woods , little slow over here in Jersey any info on superior in ny or if anyone else has been fishing it please let me know thanks guys.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 21, 2013, 07:15 PM
wheres toms bait shop located
mrclean gave  me and you the directions, very easy to get to, heading up from lower ny..you exit 118 ..heading down exit 116.. it is in between those exits , rest directions are posted here ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 21, 2013, 07:24 PM
You are welcome ,I have not gotten out yet this season. If you have over three posts go to NY. reports-conditions community. There is a thread titled small waters Sullivan county some members post reports from time to time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 21, 2013, 07:28 PM
Has anyone seen ice conditions in the lower ny/nj border waters ???  I doubt greenwood lk is safe but just wondering if it still has ice. Also wondering about the park lakes close by in Suffern ny  ;D you know if it stays cold and there is ice on them already, we get a chance on these local waters ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 21, 2013, 07:44 PM
                               I fished lake superior today I came home with 2 pickerals
                               the one belly was full of minnows & a small crawfish ...
                               the edge of the lake where I was fishing was not good it
                               was black ice that looked like it just froze from yesterdays
                               worm up ...    be safe out there...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 21, 2013, 07:56 PM
Three days of this sub freeze weather we are getting will re freeze fast and maybe add a couple or more inches by this weekend. Maybe the ice will be  thick enough in February for safe ice fishing in lower regions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 21, 2013, 08:21 PM
Judging from what I measured about 40 miles further north 5 to 6 inches,  I would say after last night and today's overcast and all day freezing, it will be a few days sooner. I start thinking it might even freeze closer to home in Rockland / Suffern  county.. coming home  seen both sides of Monroe lk frozen with no water in site.
ok thanks probably sounds about right going out ice fishing probably Thursday i cant wait!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 21, 2013, 08:27 PM
Catskill Fisher and other keep your eyes out for a Section of the Times Herald Record newspaper called What's Happening it may have an announcement about the Swam Lake contest. To my knowledge Swam lake is private property except for contests. I believe the lake is on rt.55 ,the Agway in Liberty carries live bait.
  Here are some phone numbers that may be of help to all of you.

  Sterling Forest state park visitors center  845-351-5907              Harriman state park Lake Tiorotti field office  845-351-2568

  These two parks are managed by the Palisades Interstates Park Commission (pipc)  ,for as long as i have been ice fish they have used a system of red and green signs on the lakes that they allow ice fishing on red closed green at least six inches of ice, If driving by the Lake Tiorotti traffic circle and a green flag is flying all lakes are open. (That they allow ice fishing on) 

 This number is for Winding Hills park off of rt.17k in the Town of Montgomery   845-457-4918   this park is close to the previously mentioned Tom;s bait shop also the Thruway Market on Oak street in Walden sells bait in their sporting goods dept. upper floor. Only the Main lake is open in winter they post a sign by entrance .(unsafe or Safe Ice . Look for Winding  Hills Golf course  park entrance is off of road on other side of rt,17k.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 21, 2013, 10:01 PM
dewey   you were on superior today! where were you?   i was the guy bouncin around...   had a decent day. 4 big gills, 4 nice perch and 1 crappie kept. 3 or 4 pickerel, a few small bass, and about 30-40 dinks...   none in the same spot though. really had to work them today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: nywaterboy on Jan 21, 2013, 10:30 PM
Tom's Bait Shop Rules! I take the time to drive there even if fishing in other direction. Good man. He'll take good care of you.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 22, 2013, 06:46 AM
                       boss I was the man with the power auger ... I was fishing out toward the far end of the lake
                       along the shore ...I had some minnows I wanted to use up so I did not move around  to much..
                       I left around 1pm ...I saw a man with a tub jigging  his way around the lake ... when I left
                       were you working your way to the back of the lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 22, 2013, 07:47 AM
Superior is so clean because it is far enough from roads and sits right in the middle of state park land. No septic, motor boats or even  not much road or farmland pollution drainage if that. I wish the state would start a  modest warm water stocking program for black crappie and  yellow perch  possibly some walleye and stock bait fish for the game fish too.  A fish & game program will increase better fishing opportunity for Sullivan county.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 22, 2013, 09:45 AM
i would like to see a sise limit on perch,at 10 ins, with no more than 25 fish a day, and crappie have a 9 in sise limit ,needs to go to 10 ins and no more than 15 fish a day , that would help fish reproduce,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jfishy on Jan 22, 2013, 09:59 AM
 ::) Most lakes are over populated with stunted perch already  ::). Your suggestion would benefit some bodies of water, however, not all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 22, 2013, 10:02 AM
true
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 22, 2013, 10:33 AM
I agree, bait fish is really important for maintaining productive water too. For example, one medium perch about 11 inches I cleaned from swb had about half a dozen 2 inch partially digested  baby crappie in it's gut  :o  my point is baitfish is important forage otherwise you have dinks and harder to fish water. For example the panfish in Oneida are big because of the abundance of forage. Obviously, the more baitfish, the larger the gamefish will be.  Actually baitfish is what Superior probably needs to fatten up what is in there.  jmho
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 22, 2013, 02:19 PM
Catskill Fisher and other keep your eyes out for a Section of the Times Herald Record newspaper called What's Happening it may have an announcement about the Swam Lake contest. To my knowledge Swam lake is private property except for contests. I believe the lake is on rt.55 ,the Agway in Liberty carries live bait.
  Here are some phone numbers that may be of help to all of you.

  Sterling Forest state park visitors center  845-351-5907              Harriman state park Lake Tiorotti field office  845-351-2568

  These two parks are managed by the Palisades Interstates Park Commission (pipc)  ,for as long as i have been ice fish they have used a system of red and green signs on the lakes that they allow ice fishing on red closed green at least six inches of ice, If driving by the Lake Tiorotti traffic circle and a green flag is flying all lakes are open. (That they allow ice fishing on) 

 This number is for Winding Hills park off of rt.17k in the Town of Montgomery   845-457-4918   this park is close to the previously mentioned Tom;s bait shop also the Thruway Market on Oak street in Walden sells bait in their sporting goods dept. upper floor. Only the Main lake is open in winter they post a sign by entrance .(unsafe or Safe Ice . Look for Winding  Hills Golf course  park entrance is off of road on other side of rt,17k.

 Steve

The lakes in Harriman and Sterling Forest State Parks are flagged individually. The flag at Tiorati is now just for Tiorati. It's been that way since the early 90's. I liked the old system myself, but it is what it is. If you call Tiorati, they will give you info on ice conditions in both parks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: willhunting613 on Jan 22, 2013, 02:44 PM
Hey All,
Any recommendations for fishing in Westchester County? I will be moving down there in a week for work and have already been reading into some of the reservoirs/lakes/ponds and regulations in the county. Any advice from folks who usually fish or have fished the area would be great!

                     Thanks,     
                                        Will
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 22, 2013, 02:54 PM
first thing you need to do is get a dep permit... cant fish most places in westchester without one... most of the reservoirs you need that permit.. nys dep website search it.. and then look at the westchester /nyc update...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 22, 2013, 02:57 PM
http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/html/home/home.shtml
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 22, 2013, 02:59 PM
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=13710.0
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: willhunting613 on Jan 22, 2013, 03:00 PM
Gotcha...Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 22, 2013, 03:04 PM
I'll be fishing in the morning 4:45am - 9amish 10am hopefully it's not too cold out there 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 22, 2013, 03:50 PM
I'll be fishing in the morning 4:45am - 9amish 10am hopefully it's not too cold out there
You gonna try glenmere
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 22, 2013, 03:52 PM
LM,I see single digits in the am..wed high will be high teens for most lower ny region.. good luck and dress warm, hopefully no stiff windchill lol. I'm waiting for better jigging weather myself. hoping Harriman  sometime later this week ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 22, 2013, 04:00 PM
LM,I see single digits in the am..wed high will be high teens for most lower ny region.. good luck and dress warm, hopefully no stiff windchill lol. I'm waiting for better jigging weather myself. hoping Harriman  sometime later this week ;)
I wish you luck onice-but i think we are going to need 10inches in harriman before they even think of opening
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 22, 2013, 04:06 PM
bc, I think we will be in good shape for the weekend, I'm guessing and hopeful for at least a few green flags at Harriman. Have you tried Huntington this season? John
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 22, 2013, 04:19 PM
My guess sterling parks blue lake and the smaller ponds will open later in the week. Harriman usually wait for 7 inches and no open water anywhere on the lake (which I believe is ridiculous) but is what I was told by the park when I call to check conditions. With sub freezing temps forecasted all week , this will be interesting to see how it goes for onice2013 in Harriman  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 22, 2013, 04:25 PM
bc, I think we will be in good shape for the weekend, I'm guessing and hopeful for at least a few green flags at Harriman. Have you tried Huntington this season? John
Hey John! i just sent you a pm
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 22, 2013, 04:26 PM
hope your right about Harriman
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 22, 2013, 04:32 PM
BC, I know how much you enjoy ice fishing but trust me, unless you are prepared for night fishing and have a place to shack, it is simply too brutal up there at night even when properly equipped, (like a heater in a flipshanty) I did it and I will tell you it is much morefun during the daytime. gl 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 22, 2013, 06:43 PM
Greenwood lake was almost iced over. It will probably not be ready for this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 22, 2013, 06:50 PM
BC, I know how much you enjoy ice fishing but trust me, unless you are prepared for night fishing and have a place to shack, it is simply too brutal up there at night even when properly equipped, (like a heater in a flipshanty) I did it and I will tell you it is much morefun during the daytime. gl
I've done it 4 or 5 times before and i am well equipped-i also plan on fishing a few hundred feet from the car and making trips back and forth, I also thank you for your concern
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: QTeam on Jan 22, 2013, 07:00 PM
Also check Rockland Lake when calling for Harriman conditions.
Fishing was decent there last time Harriman locked up .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 22, 2013, 07:12 PM

Sent to me via a friend..fingers crossed!!!!!
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 22, 2013, 07:16 PM
                        I went out on glenmere today , the shore line was soft almost broke through
                        by the 1 boat launch . I did manage to dill a few test holes .  so I went back to
                        other boat launch & that was soft, I went down the shore line & found a spot to
                        get out drilling holes all the way ... I was out about 100 yards & when I saw a man
                        comming but he was'nt fishing I had to yell to him he was going to walk out on
                        the soft ice  told him to follow my tracks & he will be ok ... he was a newspaper
                        reporter he took some pics & we talk icefishing for a few & he left ... I didn't 
                        catch any keepers & I left at 1pm... :icefish:
                       
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 22, 2013, 07:22 PM
Hopefully glenmere will be safer by weeks end wish i could do tourney but I'll be working 16 hours that day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 22, 2013, 07:33 PM
                        I went out on glenmere today , the shore line was soft almost broke through
                        by the 1 boat launch . I did manage to dill a few test holes .  so I went back to
                        other boat launch & that was soft, I went down the shore line & found a spot to
                        get out drilling holes all the way ... I was out about 100 yards & when I saw a man
                        comming but he was'nt fishing I had to yell to him he was going to walk out on
                        the soft ice  told him to follow my tracks & he will be ok ... he was a newspaper
                        reporter he took some pics & we talk icefishing for a few & he left ... I didn't 
                        catch any keepers & I left at 1pm... :icefish:
                       

Saw you're test holes by the launch, me and my cousin checked the ice at around 330 and we will be fishing at 445am... the shore ice is soft but it supported both me and my cousin and only made noise... should be nice and hard in the morning.

Sent to me via a friend..fingers crossed!!!!!

as far as the tournament goes I am good friends with the guy running it and he said "it WILL be on." If I hear that it won't I will post on here Friday but I believe that unless we get a significant amount of snow the tournament will be on.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 22, 2013, 07:35 PM
                        I went out on glenmere today , the shore line was soft almost broke through
                        by the 1 boat launch . I did manage to dill a few test holes .  so I went back to
                        other boat launch & that was soft, I went down the shore line & found a spot to
                        get out drilling holes all the way ... I was out about 100 yards & when I saw a man
                        comming but he was'nt fishing I had to yell to him he was going to walk out on
                        the soft ice  told him to follow my tracks & he will be ok ... he was a newspaper
                        reporter he took some pics & we talk icefishing for a few & he left ... I didn't 
                        catch any keepers & I left at 1pm... :icefish:
                       

I am hoping it locks up by weeks end. I am also hoping that Sterling does the same. They seem to open earlier than Harrimen. Glad to hear someone was out fishing!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 22, 2013, 09:12 PM
Anybody have  a topo of Glenmere ??? I do not notice much on the nydec site, is it rockland  or orange county? tia, john
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 23, 2013, 05:54 AM
Good morning everyone, Pooley thank you for the info. on Harriman State park it has been a few years since I last ice fished in the park. Corndog welcome hopefully you are correct and they will have the Florida contest. Glemere lake is in Orange county by the village of Florida Onice. Some one else will have to give you directions I have never fished the lake.
  As for Sterling Forest  they probably will open one of the Long Meadow ponds  one is rather small. Try giving Winding Hills Park a call the lake is only 40 acres. I posted the phone number back on page 249 or 250. Be mindful of the windchill factor.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 23, 2013, 07:34 AM
Thanks Steve! That sign was outside the firehouse in town. A friend lives up that way and sent it to me because she thinks I am out of my mind to want to fish through a hole in the ice. We have had pretty good luck in Sterling. Alway a flag popping and able to coax one on the jig. Thanks for the info on Winding Hills..I want to check that out..looks good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 23, 2013, 07:36 AM
I was out on glenmere Saturday in the heat wave. Not to my liking. edges were gone. Stayed close to shore. Saw one other group down by the spillover area. Not my favorite lake or pond in the area but worked in a pinch to shake the rust off the gear.

Hope this cold gives us some better lake opportunities
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 23, 2013, 08:22 AM
this cold well make ice,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2013, 09:32 AM
Anybody have  a topo of Glenmere ??? I do not notice much on the nydec site, is it rockland  or orange county? tia, john

no contour map of glenmere....

Fished this am slow morning a whopping 2 fish.... will have pics up later
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2013, 09:41 AM
sounds like there will be 5 inches of ice by the end of this week!!!! and Friday only a little snow showers so sounds like we will be all out on glenmere this weekend!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 23, 2013, 10:00 AM
Hey loudmouth Howe thick was the ice this morning Abby better then yesterday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2013, 10:08 AM
found about 6-7 inches she gave a good shake this morning as well must have been a big crack felt like a big wave came through. Boy was it cold though 7* when we started and 9* when we got off. Very slow day today maybe 4 flags nothing jigging

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2013, 10:23 AM
found about 6-7 inches she gave a good shake this morning as well must have been a big crack felt like a big wave came through. Boy was it cold though 7* when we started and 9* when we got off. Very slow day today maybe 4 flags nothing jigging

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nice! cant wait!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: QTeam on Jan 23, 2013, 02:46 PM
Can you use gas auger at glenmere or are they off limits like blue @ sterling forest?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2013, 02:50 PM
Can you use gas auger at glenmere or are they off limits like blue @ sterling forest?
a lot of guys do but you are not supposed to use one.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2013, 02:55 PM
did anyone see this picture floating around.you might have recognized the guy.  http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2013/01/23/sr-ledeart-fishing-0123-art-g0rlavh2-1.html (http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/national_world/2013/01/23/sr-ledeart-fishing-0123-art-g0rlavh2-1.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2013, 03:01 PM
WE ARE NOT UPSTATE NY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hate when people think just because we are north of the city we are "upstate" *&%$ reporters
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2013, 03:13 PM
WE ARE NOT UPSTATE NY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hate when people think just because we are north of the city we are "upstate" *&%$ reporters
hahahah i know!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Jan 23, 2013, 03:19 PM

Does anyone know how to get in touch with the people running the Highland Lake Ice Tourney ?

I tried calling the Sand Beach Bar and left a message but that was 2 weeks ago.  :-\


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2013, 03:22 PM
does anyone ice fish glenmere lake at night?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 23, 2013, 03:23 PM
Doug, we should get a letter in the mail soon . Last three year I got it around the first week in Feb but from what I have been told it will be Sat Feb 16
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2013, 03:24 PM
does anyone ice fish glenmere lake at night?

dont park in the park or you'll be locked in
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2013, 03:30 PM
dont park in the park or you'll be locked in
will not. if i go i will park by the pump house. will they give me a ticket? i was also wondering if anyone has good success there at night.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Jan 23, 2013, 03:32 PM
Doug, we should get a letter in the mail soon . Last three year I got it around the first week in Feb but from what I have been told it will be Sat Feb 16

Thanks Shawn.  ;)

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2013, 03:36 PM
will not. if i go i will park by the pump house. will they give me a ticket? i was also wondering if anyone has good success there at night.

I've never seen anyone get a ticket and haven't really fished there at night so not sure
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2013, 03:38 PM
I've never seen anyone get a ticket and haven't really fished there at night so not sure
ok thanks. does the park still close at 9 pm like the sign says even in the winter?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 23, 2013, 03:48 PM
dont park in the park or you'll be locked in
I thought icefishing at night would be fun but, it is just too uncomfortable and even with the night walleye addition profrabills, I found it less productive and more difficult, not to mention the cold and ice expanding and cracking. And from my experience targeting night feeding species such as brown trout/crappie/walleye.. I havehad much better success with these during daytime on ice.  But you can try like I have done.. btw..glenmere has no walleye or trout and maybe good crappie but perch and pickerel don't feed much after dark from my experience gl if you do it at night jmho
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 23, 2013, 03:56 PM
Looks like we have a celebrity in the making Deweyfish's photo was also in the Times Herald Record the paper in the link probably got the photo through the a.p. wire.
   Corndog I also have friends who think I'm crazy to fish through a hole in the ice. Duane I hope I spelled your screen name correctly.

  A few years back there was a thread on here titled What do you consider Upstate NY.  I think for N.Y.C. residents anything above the Tappan zee bridge is upstate. The Columbia paper probably did a map search that showed Florida,NY. north of NYC so they said upstate NY.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 23, 2013, 04:01 PM
Onice I have not done any night time ice fishing but from articles I have read dusk and dawn seem to be the most productive times. Just check before making a long drive many lakes especially ones in parks are off limits at night.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2013, 04:04 PM
I thought icefishing at night would be fun but, it is just too uncomfortable and even with the night walleye addition profrabills, I found it less productive and more difficult, not to mention the cold and ice expanding and cracking. And from my experience targeting night feeding species such as brown trout/crappie/walleye.. I havehad much better success with these during daytime on ice.  But you can try like I have done.. btw..glenmere has no walleye or trout and maybe good crappie but perch and pickerel don't feed much after dark from my experience gl if you do it at night jmho
yeah i think the crappie action would be great at night! i have a clam ice shelter and heater so i might give it a go!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 23, 2013, 04:09 PM
mrclean, I been doing this for thirty plus consecutive seasons, I'm mostly a jigging and can't wait to try my virgin 4.5 nil hand auger ;D been using the lazer 6  hand with new blades last few outings..on 4 to 6 in ice and that works effortlessly but,  with the thicker ice happening and me knowing to move to find those yellows, I'm looking forward to to using my nil and seeing how much easier it will be cutting holes :tipup: hoping to try harriman soon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 23, 2013, 04:14 PM
yeah i think the crappie action would be great at night! i have a clam ice shelter and heater so i might give it a go!
I caught crappie at night last weekend but most were under 8 inches, too small..I like them at least 10 inches or more. I say give it a try if you like braving  nighttime icefishing! IT's all good ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2013, 04:39 PM
ok thanks. does the park still close at 9 pm like the sign says even in the winter?

I wouldn't listen to the sign I believe it closes way before 9 I drove up there the other day to check the ice and the gate was closed... it was still daylight out too!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 23, 2013, 04:48 PM
                           That was me mr clean, they got my pic & didn't get any fish ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 23, 2013, 04:55 PM
Great pic Duane!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 23, 2013, 06:01 PM
Does anyone know how to get in touch with the people running the Highland Lake Ice Tourney ?

I tried calling the Sand Beach Bar and left a message but that was 2 weeks ago.  :-\
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Lone Wolf;  I was up there last thursday.....the road to Sand Beach was closed with a rope accross it.  Didn't look like anyone had been down there in quite a while.  If they're going to have their annual contest, it will most likely be on Feb.16 (the day before the "King of the Ice" on White Lake.)   The guys who run the tourney are "Mahogany Ridge Hnting & Fishing Club" ..... I don't know how to get in touch with them, they don't appear to have a website.

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 23, 2013, 06:20 PM
IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY READ IT......CHECK OUT  "IS GATHERING FOR SOUTHERN NY" thread.

PROPOSED DATE      SAT. MARCH 2, 2013    7:00AM   LAKE HUNTINGTON  (Cochecton)   

CHIME IN IF YOU'RE COMING.....NEED TO KNOW HOW MANY !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2013, 07:17 PM
I wouldn't listen to the sign I believe it closes way before 9 I drove up there the other day to check the ice and the gate was closed... it was still daylight out too!
they should not do that because the sign says something totally different!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Jan 23, 2013, 07:25 PM

Thank you IceBalls !  I did a search for Mahogany Ridge Hunting & Fishing Club and came up with an article that had a contact number.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 23, 2013, 07:35 PM
they should not do that because the sign says something totally different!
Joe, all you have to do is call and find out, IF IN DOUBT CALL ??? I wouldn't ffish Glenmere at night even if it is allowed..what you expect to catch at night crappie?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 24, 2013, 08:39 AM
Joe, all you have to do is call and find out, IF IN DOUBT CALL ??? I wouldn't ffish Glenmere at night even if it is allowed..what you expect to catch at night crappie?
yeah most likely crappies.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 24, 2013, 09:27 AM
Thank you IceBalls !  I did a search for Mahogany Ridge Hunting & Fishing Club and came up with an article that had a contact number.

any information ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Jan 24, 2013, 11:46 AM
any information ?

I spoke with a member of the club. He's getting me the date, time, etc. and then I'll post all the information.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 24, 2013, 12:13 PM
Hey guys anybody been out on any lakes in rockland/orange yet? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 24, 2013, 12:18 PM
                                   I was out on glenmere lake in Florida N.Y. Orange co. on tue. :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 24, 2013, 12:23 PM
                                   I was out on glenmere lake in Florida N.Y. Orange co. on tue. :icefish:
how was the ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 24, 2013, 12:33 PM
Nothing in Harriman or Sterling Forest State Parks is open yet
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 24, 2013, 12:41 PM
Pooley any idea about small ponds/private ponds. There's several that I fish but haven't had a chance to get out and check em between the two jobs  :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 24, 2013, 12:44 PM
                   on tue. I had 4-5 inces I think loudmouth went on wed. & he said he had 6-7 inches 
                   with the cold temps should be more now...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 24, 2013, 01:20 PM
I spoke with a member of the club. He's getting me the date, time, etc. and then I'll post all the information.


Ok, Thank you !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 24, 2013, 03:41 PM
Thank you IceBalls !  I did a search for Mahogany Ridge Hunting & Fishing Club and came up with an article that had a contact number.

If that number pans out, could you please PM me ?   I like to keep track of the people who run these tourneys so I can get some advance info each year.   Thanks

Rodger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 24, 2013, 03:55 PM
Stop in at Tiorati Circle today and the woman told me that the lake just locked up last night and there is only "little more than an inch out there". When asked if the smaller lakes were anywhere near safety the reply was " Oh they probably have less". So lets not keep our fingers crossed for Harriman.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2013, 04:13 PM
Stop in at Tiorati Circle today and the woman told me that the lake just locked up last night and there is only "little more than an inch out there". When asked if the smaller lakes were anywhere near safety the reply was " Oh they probably have less". So lets not keep our fingers crossed for Harriman.

How can the smaller lakes probably have less ice than the big ones?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 24, 2013, 04:17 PM
How can the smaller lakes probably have less ice than the big ones?
[/quote I agree, they are too wierd at that place ::) ::)]
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 24, 2013, 04:19 PM
yeah most likely crappies.
Nothing wrong with that man!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 24, 2013, 04:22 PM
yeah most likely crappies.
It may be good targeting them at night but from my experiencing on other crappie water, daytime is better for whatever reason ..matbe open water warm season night might be better but, I done best twilight..gawn or dusk during prespawn after ice out too. gl
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 24, 2013, 04:25 PM
I bet anybody who braved today's frostbite temps with thewind chill had a hard time with the line ::)I'm going to wait for a break in this weather..perhaps next week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 24, 2013, 04:44 PM
Well now we know that any info. from the Tiorotti field office in H.S.P. should be taken with a grain of salt. Did something happen years back that the Palisades Interstate Park Commission is so leery of letting anyone on the park lakes. Other then Sterling Forest and Rockland both under PIPC control I have never seen the sign/flag system they at other state parks (Monguap pond in Sullivan county for example) do not have any similar system.  Are these parks now so under staffed that they do not have the personal to check ice conditions so they just keep things closed and feel they will avoid any possible lawsuits if something did happen to an icefishermen.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 24, 2013, 04:57 PM
Well now we know that any info. from the Tiorotti field office in H.S.P. should be taken with a grain of salt. Did something happen years back that the Palisades Interstate Park Commission is so leery of letting anyone on the park lakes. Other then Sterling Forest and Rockland both under PIPC control I have never seen the sign/flag system they at other state parks (Monguap pond in Sullivan county for example) do not have any similar system.  Are these parks now so under staffed that they do not have the personal to check ice conditions so they just keep things closed and feel they will avoid any possible lawsuits if something did happen to an icefishermen.

Steve
I sus[ect they do not want invaders lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 24, 2013, 06:45 PM
I'm going to call seven lakes drive tomorrow for the hell of it. I want to ask if they even bother to measure the ice so we at least have some idea how long it may take to open. I do know the smaller lakes they open first before the bigger ones but who knows, ..I bet by the weekend some harriman water will be open for icefishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2013, 06:46 PM
I'm going to call seven lakes drive tomorrow for the hell of it. I want to ask if they even bother to measure the ice so we at least have some idea how long it may take to open. I do know the smaller lakes they open first before the bigger ones but who knows, ..I bet by the weekend some harriman water will be open for icefishing.

It may be open but it won't be open long if it does. With the temps in the 40's that are coming they will close it faster than they opened it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 24, 2013, 06:59 PM
I sure hope not, I hope February is a normal winter month. LM, I'm going to try Glenmere if Harriman doesn't open. That res is shallow bu may have  decent YP .. I know it is full of pickerel,, but I don't usually care to fish pickerel. Do you know that place well? Is Walton lake better fishing? Have yet to try Walton lk. it will be a first time for me.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 24, 2013, 07:53 PM
Left glenmere around 630 tonight. was there for a few hours. About 6 inches of ice. caught only one pickerel. with the wind the ice was starting to crack like crazy so i left. but should be good for the contest on Saturday!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 24, 2013, 08:04 PM
Good to see people getting out! Anyone going to fish the dead sea for the king of the ice this year?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 24, 2013, 09:09 PM
Alright. Here is the deal in Harriman. Years ago, it was a 1 flag system, with a little bit of room for common sense. The flag system was started because city people (and other clueless people!) had no clue, and would walk out on the ice, without knowing whether it was safe or not. As people started suing like mad, they started putting flags at all the lakes. Now, they have no money, and managers that have no spine, and no clue! We live in an area that people will blame the park, before themselves. It sucks, but there it is. There is no way to change it, unless we get someone with a clue to run it!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 24, 2013, 09:56 PM
Alright. Here is the deal in Harriman. Years ago, it was a 1 flag system, with a little bit of room for common sense. The flag system was started because city people (and other clueless people!) had no clue, and would walk out on the ice, without knowing whether it was safe or not. As people started suing like mad, they started putting flags at all the lakes. Now, they have no money, and managers that have no spine, and no clue! We live in an area that people will blame the park, before themselves. It sucks, but there it is. There is no way to change it, unless we get someone with a clue to run it!

Truth. :'( long gone are the days of taking responsibility for ones actions...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 25, 2013, 08:15 AM
Alright. Here is the deal in Harriman. Years ago, it was a 1 flag system, with a little bit of room for common sense. The flag system was started because city people (and other clueless people!) had no clue, and would walk out on the ice, without knowing whether it was safe or not. As people started suing like mad, they started putting flags at all the lakes. Now, they have no money, and managers that have no spine, and no clue! We live in an area that people will blame the park, before themselves. It sucks, but there it is. There is no way to change it, unless we get someone with a clue to run it!
I agree and though it makes some sense for them to wait until a gas auger is required (last time it opened for me , it was 18 inches  ::)) I remember saying to myself they finally opened it but now the ice was too thick for all but the smallest sharpest hand auger . I recommend  bring out a gas when it is over 12 inches thick when sledding for perch.Maybe the park should adopt an ice fishernen's permit .. It would help the park manage those so called citiots from venturing on unsafe conditions. The permits should be issued/ free of charge and to apply for one , all one needs is ice fishing gear. Of coarse the ice flag rule should still apply ,, perhaps no open water and 5 inches is required. But what rules in place now are simply rediculous. I remember calling many times, knowing the monksville /greenwood lake had plenty ice and they are much bigger water and slower to freeze. Those Seven lakes had safe ice and when it did finally open , the ice was a rediculous 18 inches thick and the park had cut back on plowing out lots that they use to do for us licensed fishermen. Mind you, I pay nonresident 70.00 anual just for fishing. and the state has been cutting back on stocking programs as with park staff management and it just isn't right. jmho
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 25, 2013, 09:29 AM
Anyone know of any safe public ice is the area...besides glenmere
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 25, 2013, 10:44 AM
just got home from my hot spot. had 9-10 inches of ice. was out 9-11 caught over 10 bluegills multiple tiny perch a pickerel and lost a huge pickerel on a tipup
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 25, 2013, 03:54 PM
Moose66 try giving Winding Hills park a Call the lake there is only forty or fifty acres in surface area. I think they should  allow you on the ice with the recent weather. The park is off of rt.17k in the town of Montgomery . I will post the phone number below for you. The various lakes in Sullivan County should be open  give Sports nuts bait shop in Rock Hill a phone call.
   Icefisherman10990 would care to share with us the name/location of your hot spot . I like the gloves in your photos.

   Winding Hills Park ranger station 845-457-4918  park run by Orange county.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 25, 2013, 05:57 PM
Mrclean, prior to reading your post to moose, I called the number you provide and found out how small the pond is in that park. It just opened today but, small ponds like that are usually fished out a lot sooner after it gets hit..jmho.. not worth a trip for me.. albeit tried calling Tioroti   today, no answer , so I phoned sterling and asked about blue lake and Harriman prospects.. she said only the little ponds were open in sterling and Harriman may not open this season ::) said they are concerned for our safety :-\I won't keep my fingers crossed for Harriman after hearing that from her.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 25, 2013, 07:13 PM
Aren't those little specks on the tiny perch parasite worms everybody asks about?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 25, 2013, 07:15 PM
Hit a spot today with my buddy and my friends Mom(yeah, she's 60 something and is a fishing machine). We landed a total of 12 Pickerels, I had 4 on the rod and 4 on tip-ups. Also 5 big gills one over 8". Tip-ups rigged with minnows and jigging with jumbo meal worms. My buddy had two pickerels on a rod(using waxies), two on tip-ups(minnows) and a bunch of gills(waxies). On the ice at Noon, off at 5pm. The best was when I landed a pickerel on a tip-up and it had my buddies jig that he had just lost in the corner of its mouth. Not even joking!
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/pickerel_zpsb27271ca.jpg)
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/bluegill_zpsf43394e1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 25, 2013, 07:20 PM
After this freeze, We all here should break for a tournament  ;D where are the derbies :P ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rich_Weinberg on Jan 25, 2013, 07:20 PM
I made a few calls, and sent 2 emails, and finally received a real response from Harriman/PIPC (shown below).  Can anyone verify that there was open ice at Tiorati yesterday (Thursday) as claimed below? 

 
(Email Response to my email from Park Manager David Barone)
To date, the ice has been tested and surveyed at all the lakes in Harriman and was deemed unsafe.  We will be monitoring the ice conditions each day and when it (the ice) meets the designated safety conditions we will open up to ice fisherman.  Yesterday, Lake Tiorati had a significant amount of open water as did Lake Welch.  Currently, Sterling Forest does have 2 lakes that are open and safe for Ice Fishing.  Those lakes are Laurel Meadows Pond North and Little Dam Lake.

Judging by the forecasted weather conditions, I do expect Harriman will be able to open, at least in part, some of its lakes for Ice fishing early next week.     

David Barone
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 25, 2013, 07:28 PM
Fair enough, I guess I'll go to hit Glenmere , did someone mention there was a derby going on there this weekend? I may just want to jig around if I have nothing else to do.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2013, 07:30 PM
Fair enough, I guess I'll go to hit Glenmere , did someone mention there was a derby going on there this weekend? I may just want to jig around if I have nothing else to do.

yes there is registration is 6-8 and its $10
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 25, 2013, 07:33 PM
you going? any other regulars here  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 25, 2013, 07:59 PM
 ;D ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 25, 2013, 08:12 PM
wish i could go but im working 32 hours this weekend for a mandatory anual inventory and since im the forklift driver there is no chance they would have let me go
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2013, 08:18 PM
you going? any other regulars here  ???

I do not plan on going because I have a lunch date so won't be able to be there to weigh the fish in at 1 since thats when I'm going to lunch but I may go fish for a little bit in the morning for a few hours depends what time I get home tonight/how I feel when i get up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 25, 2013, 08:42 PM
                 up at buddys house  getting gear ready for walleye challange  in am ....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 25, 2013, 09:03 PM
anyone no how walton lake is looking? hopoing to give it a try on sunday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 25, 2013, 09:20 PM
was on a Sullivan water today. morning bite was good on the jigs with waxxies but around 10-11 they shut off! alot of fish came and stared. ended up with 5 gills and 5 perch kept. lost count of bass and pickerel on tip-ups and jigs. all in all it was a good day but slow. i forgot the spikes and didnt think to try a minnow head till late. got my biggest perch today on it, 14 1/2''
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 25, 2013, 09:26 PM
walton finnally refroze over with this cold spell. the half closer to monroe is black ice the other half is white. not sure of thickness but the white side has been frozen over for a lil while. the black ice was open in beginning of week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 25, 2013, 09:27 PM
OHHH YEAH    THE ICE WAS 10-12''...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 26, 2013, 05:52 AM
At work, just wishing I was fishing.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 26, 2013, 08:21 AM
I decide to wait and go on a few estimates this saturday am, and try the pm bite , but just jigging, going light and will use the empty am.  pre drilled holes .. At least Today I can get two birds with one stone, free estimates but at least they are on rt. for fishing ;D Tomorrow I might get up early too. I want to squeeze in as much ice fishing as I can before 50 degree rainy weather returns ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Jan 26, 2013, 09:41 AM
Went out to 2 lakes one in ulster 10-12" ice and  morgan pond in poughkeepsie. Morgan had only 3-4.5" and I would exercise some caution as there are a few weak spots around the edges as well as some spider webbed holes.  Only caught around a half dozen gills/pumpkinseeds nothing big.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 26, 2013, 12:29 PM
FYI  Checked walton and round lake lastnite.  Walton was mostly crystal clear black ice. measured up top 6 inches in very shallow areas and once i started getting deep 2.5-3 inches. Shouldnt be long before its all safe

Round lake to the left of the island had open water for some reason. the area near the boat launch was anywhere from 5-7 nothing below that. were acouple ppl on it yesterday. 1 fish 1 flag all day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2013, 03:18 PM
Those of you who fished the tournament at Glenmere today how'd you do?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 26, 2013, 03:19 PM
My buddy just called me and told me he saw guys out on quads on schwardout( i think that's how you spell it) in Congers. Either there is decent ice or these guys are just nuts  ??? I'm hoping there's decent ice. Would like to get out before it warms up on Tuesday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 26, 2013, 05:06 PM
                                             I was at at sacandaga today for the walleye challange... no walleye for me .
                                             I did manage 1 nice perch out of the dead sea ... A nice day on the ice good
                                             food & friends...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2013, 05:50 PM
Those of you who fished the tournament at Glenmere today how'd you do?
well......caught three small pickerel and a small 10 inch crappie. i knew they were all towards the small end of the fish for glenmere so i didn't even bother. most of the fish were caught early morning. then the bite just stopped. After the tournament was over i walked around glenmere and found a huge pressure crack towards the swamp end side! will post links to pics shortly.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 26, 2013, 06:43 PM
I got there when there was a hundred people there about 1pm.. I stayed till about 6pm, moon was full..took three panfish jigging, released a small lgb. all on a  tiny glow Swedish pimple. ice was around 8 inches
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2013, 06:49 PM
I got there when there was a hundred people there about 1pm.. I stayed till about 6pm, moon was full..took three panfish jigging, released a small lgb. all on a  tiny glow Swedish pimple. ice was around 8 inches
at glenmere?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2013, 06:51 PM
here is a small crappie i caught today. The first time actually catching one bigger than 4 inches threw the ice! https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/408417_3879002308298_1720752955_n.jpg (https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/408417_3879002308298_1720752955_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2013, 06:52 PM
here is a pressure crack i found today out on glenmere lake https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/421641_3879003188320_2042348890_n.jpg (https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/421641_3879003188320_2042348890_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2013, 06:54 PM
if you put [img.] in front of the link and [/img.] at the end (without the periods) the photo will post so we don't have to click the links!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2013, 06:55 PM
if you put [img.] in front of the link and [/img.] at the end (without the periods) the photo will post so we don't have to click the links!
let me try that
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 26, 2013, 06:55 PM
at glenmere?
yeah joe, I guess it was around 8 inches looking at it,  Why you put a ruler to it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2013, 06:56 PM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/408417_3879002308298_1720752955_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2013, 06:57 PM
yeah joe, I guess it was around 8 inches looking at it,  Why you put a ruler to it?
it was about 7   7 and a half
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2013, 06:59 PM
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/421641_3879003188320_2042348890_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2013, 07:04 PM
and if you want to make them smaller after the first img you can put width=400 or any other number as long as it's in the brackets! as well as length=# for those that are horizontal 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 26, 2013, 07:05 PM
I could have measured it with my ruler tape but it was well over 6 inches and that is about right 7  to 8 inches, more than enough for all those groups and quads.. i took pictures too. will try posting them after I finish thawing and filleting these three i kept. one 12 in. one 11 in. and kept a bluegill. was trying into the dark trying to catch a crappie or two. it got cold when the sun went down, Ice will be getting thicker tonight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2013, 07:16 PM
I could have measured it with my ruler tape but it was well over 6 inches and that is about right 7  to 8 inches, more than enough for all those groups and quads.. i took pictures too. will try posting them after I finish thawing and filleting these three i kept. one 12 in. one 11 in. and kept a bluegill. was trying into the dark trying to catch a crappie or two. it got cold when the sun went down, Ice will be getting thicker tonight.
i heard the biggest crappie was 15 inches. sadly i think there will be little to no ice after the end of this week with the 50 degree weather  :'(   :'(   :'(   :'(  :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lake simon on Jan 26, 2013, 07:26 PM
temp is suppose to drop again after the two warmer days i think.unless that has changed.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 26, 2013, 07:26 PM
i heard the biggest crappie was 15 inches. sadly i think there will be little to no ice after the end of this week with the 50 degree weather  :'(   :'(   :'(   :'(  :P
it shouldn't effect the ice too much it looks to be like only Wednesday will be somewhat warm around 45-50 degrees. One or two days isn't gunna melt it all. Friday is supposed to only be between 29-30 for the high so it'll freeze back up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2013, 07:27 PM
sadly i think there will be little to no ice after the end of this week with the 50 degree weather  :'(   :'(   :'(   :'(  :P

It will hold... I think I'm going to fish that warm day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 26, 2013, 07:30 PM
There will still be plenty of good fishable ice, only one day of warm and then it cools down again  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 26, 2013, 07:39 PM
It will hold... I think I'm going to fish that warm day
I was thinking the same thing. Be nice to be ice fishing in warm weather lol.  :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 27, 2013, 03:58 AM
 Nice looking crappie Big Joe. Did they have a good turn out for the tournament .

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 27, 2013, 04:54 AM
Steve, I was there and quite impressed how many I seen driving in .. I couldn't find a spot to park as I was rolling in around the time it ended at 1pm. I didn't see many flags or fish being landed as I was sledding in either.. by the time I got situated, many were leaving the ice. Do I need photo-bucket or is there another way posting camera shots here? I use to use photo bucket
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 27, 2013, 05:37 AM
Photobucket will work just fine
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 27, 2013, 05:47 AM
I haven't logged on since 2012.lol.. that new photo bucket layout is weird .. I'll try posting some pics after trying  to sort my uploads
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 27, 2013, 08:39 AM
Glenmere had groups and quads well over a ton of ice, Glenmere is not deep but it is pretty big surface wise.. wonder how Tiorati and the other seven lakes are doing? I couldn't make it out this Sunday..Glenmere is safe ice at least 6 to 7 ,, probably 8 inches or more today. Maybe Seven lakes drive is sitting right over a subduction zone and they don't want to tell tiorati is getting deeper every year ::) 60 ft  in some spots already and counting!!!! ??? ;D What they have for breakfast over there  ;D turtle soup?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 27, 2013, 09:04 AM
stop talking of harriman... WE ALL KNOW THEY ARE CLOSED and alot of us would like to fish them. but we ALSO KNOW that they will not open them untill the ice is about a foot thick! and even then they say theres still open water...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2013, 09:23 AM
Did they have a good turn out for the tournament .
Steve

74 people registered to fish... well over 150 on the ice, That is from the people who ran the tournament
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 27, 2013, 09:36 AM
lol, boss jigs, maybe they should rename seven lakes drive to subduction zone park drive  ;D , Did you get out this am? I had a good pm at Glenmere yesterday, was going to try early am today but round trip for me is just over 80 miles, not exactly cheap for half day tripping, I got family today afternoon anyway.. I am going to wait and see what goes on during the warm spell this week.. probably try for a mid week but likely the weekender somewhere up further. glta, be safe on the thick ice and please stay away from the subductions zones out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lake simon on Jan 27, 2013, 12:17 PM
test
Code: [Select]
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Jan 27, 2013, 12:31 PM
Here's the information I received on the Highland Lake Tournament.

Date : Feb. 16th
Start time : 7:00 AM
Weigh in : 2:00 PM

Price : $20 per adult   $10.00 per child      (1 dozen bait included)

I was asked to remind everyone this is a private lake.

Also to please take anything you bring on the ice off the ice.

 
           
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Jan 27, 2013, 01:41 PM
West Branch this AM with Kevin ( BC Shanty ).  Kevin landed a slammer of a Brown! Great job Bro!

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/35A333D8-8F96-42F7-B868-BBDB46A654B6-6988-0000091822FC2104.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 27, 2013, 03:05 PM
West Branch this AM with Kevin ( BC Shanty ).  Kevin landed a slammer of a Brown! Great job Bro!

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/35A333D8-8F96-42F7-B868-BBDB46A654B6-6988-0000091822FC2104.jpg)

That thing is Huge!! How Thick was the Ice.  Hit Diverting again... caught about a dozen dink perch.  Had two good runs, but never saw the fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Jan 27, 2013, 03:12 PM
Ice on WB averages around 3". Was a little less where this guy was caught! Just a little scary!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 27, 2013, 03:16 PM
Beauiful Brown!!! Way to Go!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 27, 2013, 03:21 PM
That's a beautiful fish!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: o2rmk800 on Jan 27, 2013, 03:22 PM
that's a sweet brown, congrats!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 27, 2013, 03:36 PM
Great brown Kevin!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 27, 2013, 04:11 PM
Here's the information I received on the Highland Lake Tournament.

Date : Feb. 16th
Start time : 7:00 AM
Weigh in : 2:00 PM

Price : $20 per adult   $10.00 per child      (1 dozen bait included)

I was asked to remind everyone this is a private lake.

Also to please take anything you bring on the ice off the ice.

 
           

Thank you LoneWolf !  Hope to see you guys there ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 27, 2013, 04:21 PM
Thank you LoneWolf !  Hope to see you guys there ?
Hope to make it as long as I don't have to work.... :unsure:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 27, 2013, 06:01 PM
Nice looking crappie Big Joe. Did they have a good turn out for the tournament .

Steve
thanks. they had a good turn out. more than there was a few years ago.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 27, 2013, 06:19 PM
wtg with the big reservoir BT BC ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2013, 06:24 PM
was going to go to a secluded pond today but turns out it's not so secluded the place was packed so turned around and went to greenwood found 6 inches of ice and ended up with 5 perch

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 27, 2013, 06:33 PM
Headed out to a small local pond in the A.M to try and jig up some crappies. pictures to follow. (Hopefully)  ;D  :icefish:

Good to see that greenwood has decent ice. nice perch loudmouth! Hope to get out there at some point this year. I say that every Year and just never get the chance to go out.
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 27, 2013, 07:13 PM
                                nice  brown trout  BC Shantie    now long was it ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 27, 2013, 09:45 PM
WHOOOAAAHH.....Kevin;  That's one gorgeous colored Brown !!!  Going on your wall??  But you two are still nuts walking on 3" of ice !!!
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 27, 2013, 10:01 PM


             ALL YOU SOUTHEASTERN  NY GUYS::::     GO TO SOUTHERN IS  GATHERING AND CAST YOUR VOTE FOR WHICH LAKE YOU WANT TO FISH IN FOR THIS YEAR'S MEETING !!!!

CHOICES ARE:   LAKE HUNTINGTON   OR   LAKE SUPERIOR STATE PARK

VOTING ENDS ON FRIDAY !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 28, 2013, 02:08 AM
Glad to read they had a good turn out for the Florida,NY. Fire dept. tournament. Kevin (BcShanty) great looking brown trout congratulations.
   I'm going to call a Friend later today hopefully he is free this Friday and we can get out somewhere, good fishing and stay safe everyone. Lonewolf thank you for the info. on Highland Lake. Do you register at the Sand Beach bar on the day of contest or do you have a phone number. I have two friends who might be interrested in the tournament.
     Loudmouth where did you find an access spot on Greenwood Lake?

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 28, 2013, 05:21 AM
Sweet brown Bcshanty !! When Jager is around, some nice trout end up on the ice.. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 28, 2013, 07:35 AM
Anybody want to meet anywhere this week pm me..  ;D Hey lone wolf, thanks for the tourney update and the TOS thing with upjon I , bc that looks like a 24 inch 5lber?  Warm up is forecasted so people please keep that in mind and be extra careful on ice the  few warm days ahead. So far so good, would be on ice this am but have a few business matters to attend, than i'm breaking for  local ice  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Jan 28, 2013, 08:05 AM
Nice laker from Gilead this AM.  Jigging in 60 FOW!

Mike

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 28, 2013, 08:06 AM
Well done mike... How was the ice?
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Post by: JAGER61 on Jan 28, 2013, 08:17 AM
Thanks Bro! 4" good solid black ice! Lots of chasers this am! Fun!

Mike
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Post by: jfishy on Jan 28, 2013, 09:12 AM
Beautiful Brown. Nice to see the Laker as well. Congrats. Been fishing Mohegan 6+" of good Ice for a mix of Whites/Yellows and Crappies all jigging. Looking to get on F.D.R. by next weekend  ;D.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 28, 2013, 09:21 AM
Way to go Mike... :clap: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moon_dog200 on Jan 28, 2013, 09:42 AM
this snow and warmer weather should not bother the ice much,its been cold around hear,going fishing tomarrow,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 28, 2013, 12:08 PM
Anybody want to meet anywhere this week pm me..  ;D Hey lone wolf, thanks for the tourney update and the TOS thing with upjon I , bc that looks like a 24 inch 5lber?  Warm up is forecasted so people please keep that in mind and be extra careful on ice the  few warm days ahead. So far so good, would be on ice this am but have a few business matters to attend, than i'm breaking for  local ice  :tipup:
It was actually 23ins and just over 5 1/2lbs 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 28, 2013, 12:10 PM
Congrats BC , I'd love to pull one like that thru the ice..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 28, 2013, 12:19 PM
Congrats BC , I'd love to pull one like that thru the ice..
Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 28, 2013, 12:58 PM
Kevin well done, nice male too, see the hook on te lower and little on the top jaw. Make some nice steaks and enjoy. btw, wtg once again ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 28, 2013, 01:02 PM
Great fish's JAGER61 WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We fished Highland Lake this past weekend only 10 keeper perch each day but nothing like that. WAY TO GO!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gillpill on Jan 28, 2013, 01:49 PM
nice laker mike awesome
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 28, 2013, 01:57 PM
Well went to get bait today to fish tomorrow and it seems nobody has bait.... dang tournaments... but gave Tom's bait a call and he had em so took a trip there and picked up some bait! A simple thing turned into a project lol. Thanks to those posting the info on Tom's bait. Will be fishing greenwood lake tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 28, 2013, 03:08 PM
Went out to some local spots today. Caught a few dink perch and about a dozen bluegills. Ice was around 4 inches on small pond and 6+ on the lake. Feels good to get out today. Hope that this rain and warm weather doesn't screw things up.   :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 28, 2013, 04:59 PM
iceboy good for you! I hope wed rain doesn't take too much ice but the warm spell  SHOULD pass before weeks end.. Just be extra careful and keep checking here and when you are on the ice :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2013, 05:24 AM
Just checking in to see what everyone has been up to, Jager 61 congrats on the laker one nice fish.  Loudmouth I do not think the lack of bait fish is solely from tournaments. The recent colder weather got people out on the lakes. Dewey Fish's photo in the Times Herald record also caused a lot of people to break out there gear. We all have to remember except for the various report and conditions communites -Militia community every thing posted is viewable by everyone who comes across this website. I personally have told many people about this website. Glad Tom's had bait in stock , good fishing on Greenwood.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Jan 29, 2013, 05:29 AM
I'm not sure where you are departing from but I found this baitshop near the mouth of the Mongap River. The # 845-856-0741, they open up @ 5 am & they also cut & smoke fish or deer. It may be a 5 minute ride from the mouth & the owners seemed to be nice and helpful.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 29, 2013, 05:46 AM
                                                 nice laker jager61   great day when you get a nice fish like that...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Jan 29, 2013, 06:16 AM
Thanks for the kind words gentlemen! It's nice not to have to travel up to the Adks all the time for lakers. When the reservoirs down here have safe ice, the trout fishing, in my opinion, rivals that of the bigger and more popular upstate lakes (except Otsego)!

Best of luck-Mike
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2013, 06:21 AM
Stealhead71 thank you for the bait shop info. from the phone number I Believe that is the Port Jervis,NY. area. Just did a search on Yellow Pages.com establishment is called The Bait Shop 26 Caskey,Rd. Glen Spey,NY. 12737  . Looks like it may be in a mini  mall three businesses found with same street address.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: shiner5 on Jan 29, 2013, 08:29 AM
hello,,to all,,new guy here,,looks like a great learning site,this will be my 2nd year ice fishing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 29, 2013, 08:31 AM
                 welcome to the shantie shiner5 alot of good info on here...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 29, 2013, 09:39 AM
welcome shiner5! pull up a bucket and enjoy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 29, 2013, 10:28 AM
Welcome shiner5! If you have any questions all of us would be happy to answer them as best we can! Hope to see you out there.  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Jan 29, 2013, 10:57 AM
hello,,to all,,new guy here,,looks like a great learning site,this will be my 2nd year ice fishing

welcome aboard shiner....any questions, feel free to ask...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 29, 2013, 11:32 AM

shiner5 will not be on Ice shanty he has been banned just like the other names he has used in the past like
semperfi ,  upjon & now shiner5 . He can keep registering & we'll keep banning him.


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 29, 2013, 01:17 PM
                 why is shiner5 banned from the shantie?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 29, 2013, 02:00 PM
fished a local farm pond for three hours early Sunday morning. Small shiners hooked with thin wire aberdeens behind the dorsal on tipups landed a mess of yp and a small bass.  All tip ups set 1 1/2' off the bottom. They all went back to swim another day. I've had a pretty good season numberwise but no picture fish so far.

Most of the lakes in our area have plenty of ice so hop in your vehicle, explore some new lakes and fish. Enough talk about PIP lakes. Year after year. I see it as a bonus if any open up.

Happy fishing shiner, upjohn.....nothing wrong with speaking your mind. your right, this place is not a daily diary

How's holehawg doing btw?

Any regulars heading out Saturday?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 29, 2013, 02:12 PM
Hi everyone I just called Lake Tiorati 845-351-2568 and they opened up Silvermine, Lake Tiorati, Lake Askoti, and Lake Skanatati. I don't know how the thick the ice is, but with the rain coming tomorrow, I would call them on Thursday to make sure they are still open. I'm going to fish Tiorati on Saturday if all goes well.

Be safe and good luck all !

Anthony
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 29, 2013, 03:13 PM
shiner5 will not be on Ice shanty he has been banned just like the other names he has used in the past like
semperfi ,  upjon & now shiner5 . He can keep registering & we'll keep banning him.
Sneaky, Sneaky :o :o :nono:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 29, 2013, 03:18 PM
There's also a nice bait shop in Barryville, NY right on Route 94.  For anyone fishing Highland Lake, Superior, The Delaware Riv., this shop is very convenient.  Ownrs name is Harry.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 29, 2013, 04:57 PM
It was tough out on Glenmere today, ice was okay 6 to 8 inches still but tomorrow will be too risky with this forecast. released  one small 6 inch chub. Shiner5 I guess I kinda know how you feel ::). Just wait a year and learn to be a better person in 2014 ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reservoirdog on Jan 29, 2013, 08:01 PM
Hello All!!!

I must say you guys have a nice site here and a great bunch of guys as well, I have been lurking the site since the beginning of the year in hopes of ice on the southern NYC reservoirs and trying to digest as much info as I can in hopes of ice fishing for the first time !!! and now with ice on most of the reseroirs I am stoked :) good luck fellas !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 29, 2013, 08:08 PM
Welcome to the site reservoirdog .... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Jan 29, 2013, 08:22 PM
Hello All!!!

I must say you guys have a nice site here and a great bunch of guys as well, I have been lurking the site since the beginning of the year in hopes of ice on the southern NYC reservoirs and trying to digest as much info as I can in hopes of ice fishing for the first time !!! and now with ice on most of the reseroirs I am stoked :) good luck fellas !!!

Hmmm.....Reservoir Dog, eh? That sounds vaguely familiar! I know a guy with a similar name, trolling machine, catches boat loads of trout!  ;D

What's up Bro? Glad you finally made it and crossed over into the Ice Zone! Welcome aboard my Friend!

MK
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reservoirdog on Jan 29, 2013, 08:24 PM
Welcome to the site reservoirdog .... ;D

Thanks !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reservoirdog on Jan 29, 2013, 08:31 PM
Hmmm.....Reservoir Dog, eh? That sounds vaguely familiar! I know a guy with a similar name, trolling machine, catches boat loads of trout!  ;D

What's up Bro? Glad you finally made it and crossed over into the Ice Zone! Welcome aboard my Friend!

MK

Thanks Jager ,

I know I made the switch and crossed over and slipped and now I cant get up LOL!!!
How are you doing its been a while maybe we can go out and finish that schooling on hard water LOL!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Jan 29, 2013, 08:34 PM
RD, sent you a PM!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reservoirdog on Jan 29, 2013, 08:39 PM
Got it sent you one back ! ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 29, 2013, 08:52 PM
Hello All!!!

I must say you guys have a nice site ;D ;D here and a great bunch of guys as well, I have been lurking the site since the beginning of the year in hopes of ice on the southern NYC reservoirs and trying to digest as much info as I can in hopes of ice fishing for the first time !!! and now with ice on most of the reseroirs I am stoked :) good luck fellas !!!
welcome to an addiction my friend. Once you start its impossible to stop!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reservoirdog on Jan 29, 2013, 09:20 PM
welcome to an addiction my friend. Once you start its impossible to stop!

Thanks Ice Boy ,

I know I have ye tto hit the ice and spent a weeks paycheck !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Jan 29, 2013, 09:28 PM
RD, I have several laker ice rods that Big Willy made for me to try as prototypes.  Gonna set one aside for you.  It's a real beauty with awesome action! Caught a few lakers with it and I think you'll like it! Got some lures for you too! Variations of the jigging bombs we used on Kensico!

MK
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 29, 2013, 10:02 PM
shiner5 will not be on Ice shanty he has been banned just like the other names he has used in the past like
semperfi ,  upjon & now shiner5 . He can keep registering & we'll keep banning him.

I suppose that by my age (70) I would have learned to keep my big mouth shut, but ......NOT !!  So here goes......  I don't understand the ban on SemperFi.........  I met him last season and spent most of the day fishing with him.  He seemed like a perfect gentleman to me and was very knowledgable about the Sullivan County lakes we fish.  If he did anything here to be banned for....I never saw it !!   
Shawn....if you don't want to re-hash this matter in public, then please PM me so that at least I will know what's going on!  As of right this minute, I'll fish with him any day !!!

Rodger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reservoirdog on Jan 29, 2013, 11:12 PM
RD, I have several laker ice rods that Big Willy made for me to try as prototypes.  Gonna set one aside for you.  It's a real beauty with awesome action! Caught a few lakers with it and I think you'll like it! Got some lures for you too! Variations of the jigging bombs we used on Kensico!

MK

Sounds great Jager , I would love some more rods to try out , the ones he made me last year worked out great !!! And those bombs are hard to come by cant wait !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 30, 2013, 05:21 AM
Old Hunter Road thank you for the update on Harriman State park will have to call their and Sterling Forest on Thursday and see what is  open. I hope to get out for a few hours this Friday .
   Ice Balls I believe you meant to post the baitshop in Barryville,NY. is on rt.97 not rt.94 .

 Reservoirdog welcome to Ice shanty pull up a bucket an join the S.E.NY. crowd  ,Jager61 and his buddy Bcshanty seem to be in the know on where to find the trout in NYC reservoirs .

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 30, 2013, 10:50 AM
Is Kensico locked up to fish? I want to get out there baddddd. RD, jager
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jfishy on Jan 30, 2013, 11:14 AM
Not allowed to Ice fish Kensico  :'(.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reservoirdog on Jan 30, 2013, 12:12 PM
Is Kensico locked up to fish? I want to get out there baddddd. RD, jager

Hey Flounder

Kensico is not locked up entirely !!!!! There is plenty of water on the main part of the Lake , but like JFishy stated no ice fishing allowed on the BigK..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 30, 2013, 01:20 PM
Iceballs; I have also met & fished with semperfi. He is a very nice guy and helpfull. He know the monticello are very well being he is a realestate agent. He knows what lakes are private & what lakes are public . Hopefully things get worked out & they allow him back on ice shanty. I to would fish with him any day. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tanimal85 on Jan 30, 2013, 05:13 PM
Anyone know of the conditions for Morgan or Sylvan Lakes?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 30, 2013, 06:37 PM
Anyone know of the conditions for Morgan or Sylvan Lakes?

Ditto.......  I want to hit Sylvan also.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 30, 2013, 06:38 PM
Thanks Steve . I drove to the 7 lakes after work today and RED FLAGS up on all the lakes. It was open for one day Jesus our luck. Tonight they are calling for 1-2 inches of rain that will cause damage. I will drive back to the lakes after work on Friday and post another update.

Anthony
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 30, 2013, 07:51 PM
Iceballs; I have also met & fished with semperfi. He is a very nice guy and helpfull. He know the monticello are very well being he is a realestate agent. He knows what lakes are private & what lakes are public . Hopefully things get worked out & they allow him back on ice shanty. I to would fish with him any day. Walt
Not sure who he was or is in person or who has fished with him, all I know is if ANY here posted the same things he did here that were removed by the moderator, they would also be banned. I have not a problem meeting this guy from Monticello,, give me his place and name! I asked to meet him anywhere anytime. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 30, 2013, 07:58 PM
Anyway, be careful after all the rain, the waters edge around the shorelines will likely be open on many that were solid yesterday. I wouldn't recommend jumping on ice this weekend if there is water.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Jan 30, 2013, 08:06 PM
There's also a nice bait shop in Barryville, NY right on Route 94.  For anyone fishing Highland Lake, Superior, The Delaware Riv., this shop is very convenient.  Ownrs name is Harry.
Yes, it's a very nice adequate sport shop.  He also has his firearms license and can get just about any kind of gun you want.  Anything hunting/fishing, if he doesn't have it, he can get it.  It's St Rt 97 Barryville, NY 12719.  It's right next to the Spring House.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RussianBear on Jan 30, 2013, 08:21 PM
was going to go to a secluded pond today but turns out it's not so secluded the place was packed so turned around and went to greenwood found 6 inches of ice and ended up with 5 perch

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Where do you park on greenwood?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 30, 2013, 08:31 PM
Where do you park on greenwood?

we parked at the park on the north end
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 31, 2013, 01:51 AM
OldHunter Road I always try to call ahead before heading to Harriman State park or Sterling Forest . They are so fickle about ice conditions that I do not attempt to ice fish either park on a regular basis. We can only hope for an extended period of cold weather so maybe they will let us out  to fish.
   Loudmouth thank you for giving out your access /parking spot on Greenwood Lake .

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 31, 2013, 03:39 AM
I got home from work at 4;00 AM this morning & it was raining like crazy. They said we were supposed to get a inch of rain last night & i think we got more than that. You have all that rain running into the lake wearing the edges & the top of the ice away then you have it being worn away with all of the water running out of the lake making the ice honey cone. Anyone thinking about going in the next couple of days Please think twice about it. The fish will still be there in a couple of days but you might not be. You are putting your life & other peoples lives on the line. Its 59 degrees out . Be Carefull ! Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 31, 2013, 06:49 AM
i'm off to Paradox Lake with the gang today. lots off ice, and adult beverages!!! see you all sunday! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Jan 31, 2013, 08:34 AM
I got home from work at 4;00 AM this morning & it was raining like crazy. They said we were supposed to get a inch of rain last night & i think we got more than that. You have all that rain running into the lake wearing the edges & the top of the ice away then you have it being worn away with all of the water running out of the lake making the ice honey cone. Anyone thinking about going in the next couple of days Please think twice about it. The fish will still be there in a couple of days but you might not be. You are putting your life & other peoples lives on the line. Its 59 degrees out . Be Carefull ! Walt

Good advice Walt.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jfishy on Jan 31, 2013, 08:35 AM
Not gonna be much safe Ice down our way this weekend  :'(.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 31, 2013, 10:15 AM
Loudmouth thank you for giving out your access /parking spot on Greenwood Lake .

Not my access/parking everyone parks there lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 31, 2013, 07:21 PM
Not gonna be much safe Ice down our way this weekend  :'(.
supposed to get back to normal temps and lakes should lock back up in a couple days.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 31, 2013, 07:40 PM
I hope so
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Jan 31, 2013, 07:52 PM
It is freezing out now and especially further north in the Sullivan county where there is more ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 31, 2013, 08:09 PM
                       I am going to try & get out on sat. somewhere in sullivan co.   :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 01, 2013, 12:46 AM
                       I am going to try & get out on sat. somewhere in sullivan co.   :icefish:
good luck! Let us know how you make out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 01, 2013, 12:51 PM
i just went to get bait for this weekend in Rockhill. in Sullivan county every body of water that i passed was SOLID. even the shore were solid. i DID NOT STOP ANYWHERE so i cant tell you how thick the ice is but i know the lakes are good but the shorelines are thinner... waterproof boot will be a good thing. also if you can bring a 6 foot or longer board and lay it from the shore outward and you should be fine. i know the ice was 11-12 inches before that rain...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 01, 2013, 03:12 PM
 :) Going to Lake DeVenoge in morning,will post results. Lou.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jfishy on Feb 01, 2013, 03:35 PM
Gonna hit up one of my lakes in Putnam tommorow  ;D hopefully sunday as well  ;D will post a report, and hopefully pictures.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 01, 2013, 03:39 PM
             just got back, took a ride up to masten lake to check the ice,  the ice is fine the shore was fine where I went out ...
             I chop my way out maybe 50yds  & went down 4 or 5 inches no water not sure of thickness ? should be fine im am
             I still would watch shore line where you go out.. :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 01, 2013, 03:40 PM
I am guessing the same thing , ice has to be thicker out there, time to pull sleds this weekend ..shoreline is the big question but, after tonight what little thaw around the shorelines should freeze with the exception of the stream areas flowing into lakes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 4everlaker on Feb 01, 2013, 06:26 PM
Greenwood Lake the north end at the town beach has a channel of open water in the cove (swim area) and one running from east to west just out from the gazebo which us fairly wide. Don't recommend using that access point. This was as of 430 today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hambletonian on Feb 01, 2013, 06:42 PM
Glenmere today, skim ice less than an inch along the shore, access points somewhat limited, best bet is near the old boat launch gate, one long stride gets you to somewhat solid ice. Any reedy areas, or areas where runoff occurred during the rainstorm, are not frozen to any extent.

Ice in general was 3" to 4", but was not excellent quality. It's a little scary when you can hear and see the cracks in the black ice, with the fracture profile going all the way through, as they are happening. We did not wander far from where we set up originally. Ice is of fairly uniform thickness, but quality varied alot.

Should be better tomorrow, safer Sunday. There apparently was open water in the back arm of the lake, by the way.

Fishing continues to suck. Next perch I catch will be my first of the season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 02, 2013, 04:38 PM
There is plenty of ice in the Highland Lake area. Killed the pickerel today at Lake DeVenoge. No problems.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 02, 2013, 08:14 PM
Is lake Devenoge open to the public? How far Highland lake is it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 02, 2013, 09:26 PM
i'm off to Paradox Lake with the gang today. lots off ice, and adult beverages!!! see you all sunday! ;D

Was nice to run into you for the first time in 2 years.......hope to fish with you guys soon !!!!!

P.S.    10" clear ice where we are in Vermont  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jfishy on Feb 03, 2013, 07:54 AM
Nothing to report from Westchester/Putnam  :'( we lost a lot of ice last week. Shorelines are mostly gone and lakes that had a solid 6"-7" of ice last week have spots of open water  :'(. Guess another year will go by without hitting FDR  :'(.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Feb 03, 2013, 01:07 PM
WB was hot today! Caught 4 browns ranging from 2 - 7 lbs! Got 3 jigging and one on a tip up, all in 45 FOW! Great day out there, lots of fishermen.  Ice was 3.5 - 4" clear black ice. Shoreline however was rough. Bring rubber boots!

Mike

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Feb 03, 2013, 01:09 PM
Drove by Sodum/east branch in Brewster today, lots of guys on all areas of the lake.  Some on the back side near route 6.   Peach lake in North Salem opened up this past week in the warm weather, lost most of the ice I fished on last weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jfishy on Feb 03, 2013, 02:57 PM
It's crazy how we lost so much ice on a number of lakes, yet "a few" of the reserviors still have fishable ice. Beautiful Browns. Congrats.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 03, 2013, 03:32 PM
Another nice one Jager. Lou.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Feb 03, 2013, 04:05 PM
Another nice one Jager. Lou.

Thank You!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reservoirdog on Feb 03, 2013, 04:45 PM
Hey Jager

Nice fish , great job out there ,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Feb 03, 2013, 04:48 PM
Hey Jager

Nice fish , great job out there ,

Thanks RD! The Jig Bomb came through again!

MK
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ATRAIN44 on Feb 03, 2013, 05:01 PM
Jager...is the Jig Bomb an actual lure or a nickname for a lure?  Couldn't seem to get anything to work at Otsego today. Willing to lend any tips?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ruswonder on Feb 03, 2013, 05:07 PM
hey everyone. i'm new to the site. I see a lot of discussion here about Glenmere Lake and Greenwood Lake, probably because they have public access, but does anyone know about Walton Lake in Monroe? I saw that it has a public access parking lot too but haven't seen many people fish there or even discussing that lake. is the ice fishing any good there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Feb 03, 2013, 05:09 PM
Jager...is the Jig Bomb an actual lure or a nickname for a lure?  Couldn't seem to get anything to work at Otsego today. Willing to lend any tips?

Sent you a PM!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 03, 2013, 07:09 PM
Was nice to run into you for the first time in 2 years.......hope to fish with you guys soon !!!!!

P.S.    10" clear ice where we are in Vermont  ;)

better than 12 inches in some places at Paradox!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Iceman23kids on Feb 03, 2013, 11:13 PM
Hey jager61 nice fish. What lake did you pull those monsters from?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 04, 2013, 02:03 AM
Welcome Ruswonder someone on this site should be able to help you, I'm sorry that i can not give you information.
    Jager61 beautiful fish you seem to have the trouts number so far this year.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 04, 2013, 04:43 AM
        nice fish jager61    you have some nice ones this year ... I am off to maine for some ice time maybe, I can put a few trout on the ice...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Feb 04, 2013, 04:50 AM
Thanks for the kind words guys! Iceman, the fish came from West Branch Res in Carmel. Later in the day a 10lb 7oz brute was caught after I left! WB is hot!

Mike
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Iceman23kids on Feb 04, 2013, 06:31 AM
Thanks jager61.  I have to check it out. One more question please? What lbs leader do you use? I Usually catch little stockies and 2-6 lbs work great but those fish you caught could my little trout for a snack. Any info on depth too ? Thanks brother and fish on.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Feb 04, 2013, 06:53 AM
Thanks jager61.  I have to check it out. One more question please? What lbs leader do you use? I Usually catch little stockies and 2-6 lbs work great but those fish you caught could my little trout for a snack. Any info on depth too ? Thanks brother and fish on.

PM sent!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 04, 2013, 06:57 AM
hey mike don't give up all your secrets! you will have tough competition to deal with. looks like you guys had a pretty good day on the big O

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 04, 2013, 07:17 AM
Walton is public and the state stocks trout in the spring. There are people who ice fish it allot due to always seeing the same shacks out on it. The lake takes the longest to freeze over due to the amount of wind. Right now it is locked up just don't know how nmany inches it is. Last year one guy did good with catching the holdover trout and caught a real beauty of one. I have caught some fish but never had a great day out there. however only gone a handful of times
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Feb 04, 2013, 08:15 AM
hey mike don't give up all your secrets! you will have tough competition to deal with. looks like you guys had a pretty good day on the big O

Steve

I don't have any secrets Steve! I do whatever Big Jim and The System tell me as prescribed in the Team White Pimple Policy and Procedure Manual! LOL! Was an awesome time as always on Otsego.

Mike
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 04, 2013, 01:18 PM
Walton is public and the state stocks trout in the spring. There are people who ice fish it allot due to always seeing the same shacks out on it. The lake takes the longest to freeze over due to the amount of wind. Right now it is locked up just don't know how nmany inches it is. Last year one guy did good with catching the holdover trout and caught a real beauty of one. I have caught some fish but never had a great day out there. however only gone a handful of times
I stopped on rt back from Sullivan, Walton looks locked up and seen a lot of foot traffic several yads out from the public access. I didn't see anyone and didn't bother to fish today, I had to straight days but nothing to show for it , lol,m weekend was slow where we fished AGAIN!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 04, 2013, 02:12 PM
This Friday Im going in to have a couple bone spurs in my shoulder ground down.  That puts me out of hole drilling for a while.  If anyone feels like drilling a few holes for a gimpy tag-along, please let me know

Im in Dutchess, and will travel into Ulster, Putnam and upper Westchester.  I tip-up and jig. 

Thank you,

Kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 04, 2013, 04:17 PM
Not sure who, where or when..but my buddy sent this pic to me. All I know is that it was on a minnow..and I am jealous....
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 04, 2013, 04:31 PM
Not sure who, where or when..but my buddy sent this pic to me. All I know is that it was on a minnow..and I am jealous....

that's a baby...
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 04, 2013, 04:35 PM
that's a baby...
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/21058_260593019427_3655469_n.jpg)

NICE!!! How many#'s..and details! What did you get him on..tip up, jigging..and locations. but only if you want to let us know... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 04, 2013, 05:35 PM
NICE!!! How many#'s..and details! What did you get him on..tip up, jigging..and locations. but only if you want to let us know... ;D

let's see.... it was new years eve 2009, around 9am in the morning snow is falling pretty heavy. I just got finished setting up my tip-ups (we got out late that day). I was talking to my cousin when my I notice one of my flags are up I jog over and lift the tip-up out of the water let some line out and begin to feel for him. I gently pull and feel a big tug and set the hook. The fight is on! I believe I have a fairly nice pickerel on the line the way he is fighting. I keep pulling in and pulling in and next thing I know it's head is starting to come through the hole. I say to my self.... that ain't no pickerel. Couple pics and some high fives and back down the hole she goes... no measurements but my cousin and I both figure around 8 lbs...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 04, 2013, 05:48 PM
Nice  trophy size bucketmouth lm, looks every bit of 8lbs That is a trophy of a life  time size fish ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ruswonder on Feb 04, 2013, 06:09 PM
thanks icefisherman10990 and onice2013 for the info on Walton Lake. will give it a try sometime.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 04, 2013, 06:34 PM
no measurements but my cousin and I both figure around 8 lbs...

Great story! My buddies brother was saying the guy who caught that one said it had to be 10 lbs.  :cookoo:
Yours looks like it was swimming in a retention pond of Indian Point!!! I have a personal best, not thru the ice, of 7.4 lbs. Used the length and girth to figure it out..it was big. Good luck out there this year. Hope you get another like that hog...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 04, 2013, 06:40 PM
Great story! My buddies brother was saying the guy who caught that one said it had to be 10 lbs.  :cookoo:
Yours looks like it was swimming in a retention pond of Indian Point!!! I have a personal best, not thru the ice, of 7.4 lbs. Used the length and girth to figure it out..it was big. Good luck out there this year. Hope you get another like that hog...

I just want one like that during the season
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 05, 2013, 04:47 PM
Today was freezing out and no sun, I guess we will find out soon how many lakes froze over enough since the start of February.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 05, 2013, 05:24 PM
 ;D did a search for "Harriman"  and it brought me here ::) lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: QTeam on Feb 05, 2013, 05:51 PM
Harriman still red flagged - Only laurel meadow north open in Sterling Forest.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 05, 2013, 06:08 PM
Harriman still red flagged - Only laurel meadow north open in Sterling Forest.
saying big winter storm now for this weekend on the weather channel for upstate ny and new England. Yeah , dead of winter and not one lake in Harriman  open  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 05, 2013, 07:29 PM
saying big winter storm now for this weekend on the weather channel for upstate ny and new England. Yeah , dead of winter and not one lake in Harriman  open  ???
some of the lakes were opened for one day and then it got warm and rained and that was the end of that. They will not open any lakes in harriman for the remainder of the season. Once they close they almost never get the green flag again.  Hoping sterling opens up some more though. At least they actually are on top of checking.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 05, 2013, 09:11 PM
Hit Laurel Meadow North today..just my buddy and I, no one else in sight(granted it is a puddle). 6 pickerel's on tip ups, one yellow perch and at least 20 Gills. Largest was 8". I was only able to fish for about 3 1/2hrs. Still a great time. As far as Harriman, I plan on calling tomorrow. The message on the machine mentioned it was from the third..a bit behind they are....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 05, 2013, 09:12 PM
i bounce all over west branch today. average ice that i saw was 4 didnt measure every hole. i did see 4 1/2 in 1   lol

had fun with the dink yellow perch with my spoons. its always fun ti try new water with my search lures...

kept 4 but 2 were gonna die so home they came...

learned alot about fishing the trout today. hope to put it to use next trip... lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2013, 09:14 PM
trout are easy... last year I limited out within 30 minutes every time I went.... got really boring actually the more it happened lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 05, 2013, 09:18 PM
arnt you special... loudmouth
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 05, 2013, 09:36 PM
Hit Laurel Meadow North today..just my buddy and I, no one else in sight(granted it is a puddle). 6 pickerel's on tip ups, one yellow perch and at least 20 Gills. Largest was 8". I was only able to fish for about 3 1/2hrs. Still a great time. As far as Harriman, I plan on calling tomorrow. The message on the machine mentioned it was from the third..a bit behind they are....
good to here that you were able to get out. As for harriman I doubt they will open any lakes even of it gets to 10 below..... They don't like to open lakes after they had already opened and then closed. Just curious how long you have been ice fishing for. I live relatively close to pearl river and its good to get to know other people who ice fish. Doesn't seem to be to many in rockland. I think on iceshanty its only Pooley, yourself and me.


Leland
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 05, 2013, 09:46 PM
This Friday Im going in to have a couple bone spurs in my shoulder ground down.  That puts me out of hole drilling for a while.  If anyone feels like drilling a few holes for a gimpy tag-along, please let me know

Im in Dutchess, and will travel into Ulster, Putnam and upper Westchester.  I tip-up and jig. 

Thank you,

Kb

KB....you don't have to ask twice.....I'll be glad to punch some holes for you anytime.  Do you know if Sylvan Lake iced up this year???  It isn't always reliable!  Thinking about West Branch or Sodom for this coming weekend if things work out.  Stay in touch if you're interested.

Rodger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 05, 2013, 09:54 PM
Is lake Devenoge open to the public? How far Highland lake is it?

Lake DeVenogue is totally Private.... you must know someone who willl authorize you to be there.  Rules are pretty strict also.....you can catch Trout, but cannot take them home (C&R only).  We have a friend who lives there, but we ahve not fished it this season.....yet !!
Highland Lake is about ten minutes away, for those interested.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 05, 2013, 10:00 PM
I posted this on the IS SOUTHEASTERN GET TOGETHER forum  (top of page), but will repeat it here for anyone who isinterested.

  THE GET-TOGETHER IS ON MARCH 2, 2013  and is going to be held at LAKE HUNTINGTON (in Cochecton, NY) Sullivan County at 7:00 AM   We'll be in sight of the DEC access ramp, so don't worry about finding us !!

BRING YOUR FRIENDS -----  BRING FOOD ----  BRING DRINKS ---  COME PREPARED TO HAVE FUN !!!!

RAIN / SNOW DATE:  SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2013.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 05, 2013, 10:20 PM
I posted this on the IS SOUTHEASTERN GET TOGETHER forum  (top of page), but will repeat it here for anyone who isinterested.

  THE GET-TOGETHER IS ON MARCH 2, 2013  and is going to be held at LAKE HUNTINGTON (in Cochecton, NY) Sullivan County at 7:00 AM   We'll be in sight of the DEC access ramp, so don't worry about finding us !!

BRING YOUR FRIENDS -----  BRING FOOD ----  BRING DRINKS ---  COME PREPARED TO HAVE FUN !!!!

RAIN / SNOW DATE:  SUNDAY, MARCH 3, 2013.

ok
I know that some of us would prefer Sunday...but don't change it on account of me.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 4everlaker on Feb 06, 2013, 03:17 AM
good to here that you were able to get out. As for harriman I doubt they will open any lakes even of it gets to 10 below..... They don't like to open lakes after they had already opened and then closed. Just curious how long you have been ice fishing for. I live relatively close to pearl river and its good to get to know other people who ice fish. Doesn't seem to be to many in rockland. I think on iceshanty its only Pooley, yourself and me.


Leland

I spoke to the staff at Sterling Forest on Sunday 02/03 about ice conditions.  They said their worker fell through checking Little Dam the day before.  Don't forsee it opening anytime soon because it was still closed today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 4everlaker on Feb 06, 2013, 03:26 AM
I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the following: I don't recall anyone ever ice fishing the northern most part of Greenwood Lake (north of the 17A bridge).  I realize what the main lake offers, but is there any reason you wouldn't fish that section other than access to it. Ie. Food availability, structure, migration, etc. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 06, 2013, 06:27 AM
good to here that you were able to get out. As for harriman I doubt they will open any lakes even of it gets to 10 below..... They don't like to open lakes after they had already opened and then closed. Just curious how long you have been ice fishing for. I live relatively close to pearl river and its good to get to know other people who ice fish. Doesn't seem to be to many in rockland. I think on iceshanty its only Pooley, yourself and me.


Leland
LOL! 9 of us in my Fire Company alone!  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 06, 2013, 06:28 AM
Just curious how long you have been ice fishing for. I live relatively close to pearl river and its good to get to know other people who ice fish. Doesn't seem to be to many in rockland. I think on iceshanty its only Pooley, yourself and me.
Leland

I started ice fishing when I was about 12 or 13..Great to know others who are local, absolutley.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 06, 2013, 06:29 AM
LOL! 9 of us in my Fire Company alone!  ;D

LOL!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 06, 2013, 07:53 AM
guess whose still alive and getting ready to crawl back on the ice?.... ;D...whatz happening folks ? not many fishy pics on here... ;) :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 06, 2013, 08:39 AM
guess whose still alive and getting ready to crawl back on the ice?.... ;D...whatz happening folks ? not many fishy pics on here... ;) :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Say, holehawg, don't believe we ever met but read about your major heart operation, long may you run man ;D just be careful if and when it is too cold out there, keep the body warm (hands/feet/etc.) ;D  It has been a tough season finding safe ice , but Sullivan should be fine. I was hoping Harriman would finally open but it is still closed! lol, Gas is going up so I must choose my trips upstate wisely..lol  gl and may you make a full recovery., John
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 06, 2013, 09:47 AM
dont believe we have met but it will be a pleasure to fish with ya.....thanks fer words on the heart thingy....trying to get ready to go back out...might go fer a bit this sun...darn blood thinners do make me cold but i will figure it out...gonna do the lake huntington thingy so maybe i will meet some of ya....looking forward to seeing the suffern gang ..iceballs...buddy topher and all ya folks....only thing that really sucks is i gotta lay off the beer abit...damn meds.... :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 06, 2013, 10:17 AM
Thanks iceballs, I thought it was private. Maybe I'll try Highland this weekend and catch some dink perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 06, 2013, 10:52 AM
I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the following: I don't recall anyone ever ice fishing the northern most part of Greenwood Lake (north of the 17A bridge).  I realize what the main lake offers, but is there any reason you wouldn't fish that section other than access to it. Ie. Food availability, structure, migration, etc.

looking at a satellite map it looks more of a swamp than anything else.... and after checking my contour map of the lake it is shallow in there  between 0-4ft
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 06, 2013, 11:34 AM
I spoke to the staff at Sterling Forest on Sunday 02/03 about ice conditions.  They said their worker fell through checking Little Dam the day before.  Don't forsee it opening anytime soon because it was still closed today.
If I'm not mistaken little dam is all of 3 feet deep. I don't know maybe I'm getting it mixed up with another lake. I've fished it before and the deepest i could find was maybe 4 feet max.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 06, 2013, 11:39 AM
LOL! 9 of us in my Fire Company alone!  ;D
Pooley have you had the pleasure of responding to Good Sam for a fire alarm ???? I swear everytime I'm at work someone smokes a Cigarette in the bathroom and the alarms go off. I'd really like to know who the genius is who put smoke heads in the bathrooms on a detox/rehab floor... ??? besides that the steam from the showers sets it off all the time. the only goood thing is  At least half the time we are not connected to 44 Control because of the work being done so the call does not get sent to you guys.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 06, 2013, 03:25 PM
looking at a satellite map it looks more of a swamp than anything else.... and after checking my contour map of the lake it is shallow in there  between 0-4ft
All I remember was when I use to launch near chapel island closest to the end of the marina, I always checked that side on rt and nobody really ever fished it above the bridge,, it is really too choked with rotting greenwood lake weed anyway lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Feb 06, 2013, 05:13 PM
good to here that you were able to get out. As for harriman I doubt they will open any lakes even of it gets to 10 below..... They don't like to open lakes after they had already opened and then closed. Just curious how long you have been ice fishing for. I live relatively close to pearl river and its good to get to know other people who ice fish. Doesn't seem to be to many in rockland. I think on iceshanty its only Pooley, yourself and me.


I am also in Rockland Garnerville as soon they re-open the local lakes I will be out there. I'm heading to my house in the Catskills I'm going icefishing for a couple of days.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 06, 2013, 05:54 PM
Don't give up hope on Harriman!  Still plenty of cold between now and next week ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hightide52 on Feb 06, 2013, 06:49 PM
i called the ranger station@tiorati on monday they said one of the smaller lakes nawahunta was open. i took a ride today and they told me no fishing .... what a waste!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 06, 2013, 07:03 PM
lol yeah well get used to it, thats harriman...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 06, 2013, 07:05 PM
I'll be at greenwood lake tomorrow gunning for some eyes and muskie
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 06, 2013, 08:11 PM
home now from maine, had a little ice time white perch only ...had a nice time looking to get out on weekend ..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Feb 06, 2013, 08:52 PM
hey loudmouth any wallys today ? how was the ice on the north end ny side let me no please thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 07, 2013, 06:09 AM
  Has any body hit winding hills park? I called last weekend & they said they were not open yet..They want 6"of ice...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 07, 2013, 07:38 AM
Pooley have you had the pleasure of responding to Good Sam for a fire alarm ???? I swear everytime I'm at work someone smokes a Cigarette in the bathroom and the alarms go off. I'd really like to know who the genius is who put smoke heads in the bathrooms on a detox/rehab floor... ??? besides that the steam from the showers sets it off all the time. the only goood thing is  At least half the time we are not connected to 44 Control because of the work being done so the call does not get sent to you guys.

Good Sam is a PITA! same guy smoking in the shower, and the law requires the detectors! i even worked there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 07, 2013, 07:41 AM
So yesterday, when I got to the pond I go ice fishing on, I realized I forgot my bait. >:(
Another guy who was just pulling up and I asked if he had any, and in exchange I would give him a few minnows which have been in short supply at some places. He said he didnt have much time, so he would not be needing any minnows but I was welcome to any of the bait he had. Just wanted to say a big thanks to Mike from Q Team in Rockland. An Ice Shanty Member and all-around great guy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 07, 2013, 12:24 PM
Good Sam is a PITA! same guy smoking in the shower, and the law requires the detectors! i even worked there.
  Law requires them in the bathroom?? I know that they have to be in the room but the only floor that has smoke heads in the bathroom are on the 3rd floor detox. Yeah I know its a PITA lol that's hey I feel bad when you guts come because its never anything. Although there was a small electrical fire in the kitchen a few months ago..  :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 07, 2013, 12:27 PM
So yesterday, when I got to the pond I go ice fishing on, I realized I forgot my bait. >:(
Another guy who was just pulling up and I asked if he had any, and in exchange I would give him a few minnows which have been in short supply at some places. He said he didnt have much time, so he would not be needing any minnows but I was welcome to any of the bait he had. Just wanted to say a big thanks to Mike from Q Team in Rockland. An Ice Shanty Member and all-around great guy.
what pond where you out on corndog? A local pond? I have a few myself but since it had gotten warm I'm a little nervous to venture out lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2013, 01:28 PM
had a good day today pics to follow....
got out there a little late today 6:30 missed the walleye bite but little did I know hours after taking this photo my day would change
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/575564_10151720137924428_659757089_n.jpg)

So after getting skunked on the eyes I set up my tip-ups 4 steel leader and 1 non-steel leader and after about a hour or so I go check my tip-ups and as I'm walking to my last one (the one with the non steel leader) the flag goes up I go over and give a tug and that's no perch..... needless to say after a hour or so fight she comes through the hole.... a 44" muskie (22" girth) roughly 26.5lbs according to the calculator.....
(http://i48.tinypic.com/5vd6kn.jpg)
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/r270/563092_10151720137849428_169533930_n.jpg)

thanks to onice2013 and the other 2 guys for taking pictures and a 45 min. video! that started about 20 minutes or so after the flag went up!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: holehawg on Feb 07, 2013, 02:52 PM
congrats really great looking fish........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 07, 2013, 02:55 PM
Thanks... oh, You weren't talking to me...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 07, 2013, 02:56 PM
what pond where you out on corndog? A local pond? I have a few myself but since it had gotten warm I'm a little nervous to venture out lol.

Iceboy..I was on Laurel Meadow North,still around 7-8" thick...the only thing open that is flagged..tons of Gills and Pickerel. Is fine for me..I hope to get up north this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Feb 07, 2013, 04:46 PM

LM nice musky !  :clap:

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2013, 04:47 PM
LM nice musky !  :clap:

TY it's bigger than the one I caught last year wish the musky category was still in the tourny lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 07, 2013, 04:52 PM
sweet Musky LM!!! :flex:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 07, 2013, 05:21 PM
A Greenwood Pig LM, nice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 07, 2013, 05:56 PM
wow your background is soo blurry with the muskie you should clear it up for us. a musky is on my to do list especially cause i live 15 mins from greenwood lake i just dont know the ins and outs of how to catch one. would really like to have a good fight like that. but great fish man
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2013, 06:00 PM
wow your background is soo blurry with the muskie you should clear it up for us. a musky is on my to do list especially cause i live 15 mins from greenwood lake i just dont know the ins and outs of how to catch one. would really like to have a good fight like that. but great fish man

 :nono: I would love to clear it up but then I'd have to kill everyone  ;)2 :whistle: but I just got lucky it didn't break my perch rig when it decided to hit the one tip-up that didn't have steel on
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 07, 2013, 06:12 PM
lol or you can just give me gps coordinates or a map to your spots if thats easier  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 07, 2013, 06:42 PM
was going to post pics of a mixed bag  perch gills & crappies I caught today ... but LM  muskie could eat them for lunch ... awsome fish LM  :clap:  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 07, 2013, 07:47 PM
Mike is "the musky master" ;D holly cow , watching him take his time  (what was it Mike 45 minutes or whatever) you did awesome hand lining that cow ;D got those pics, just need time to email them to you to show the 40 pics or so I took of that circling the hole lol.. very impressive trophy my man!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 07, 2013, 07:51 PM
Mike is "the musky master"

Well done LM!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Feb 07, 2013, 08:09 PM
nice fish ::) :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2013, 10:00 PM
some of the pics onice2013 took for me
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/526431_10151721057624428_66735033_n.jpg)
(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/r180/529411_10151721057814428_818885209_n.jpg)
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/11214_10151721058054428_1346712686_n.jpg)
(https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/13181_10151721059099428_1026796252_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceRaider on Feb 07, 2013, 10:02 PM
My god. Nice Muskie!  :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 07, 2013, 10:18 PM
What a pig! Congrats man! Did you keep her or C&R??? Just curious I've never eaten muskie before lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 07, 2013, 10:28 PM
Iceboy..I was on Laurel Meadow North,still around 7-8" thick...the only thing open that is flagged..tons of Gills and Pickerel. Is fine for me..I hope to get up north this weekend.
I was there today lol. Caught 5 pickerel and a few gills. Nothing worth writing home about though lol. There was two other guys out there and looks like they were getting about the same. Was a good day to be on the ice at least.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 07, 2013, 10:31 PM
Very impressive pics ;D It was truly an honor to be there. I actually learned quite a lot watching LM bring that trophy out on the hole ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 07, 2013, 10:38 PM
After LM left with the fish, I started setting my tipups, the second went up setting the third (about 4 minutes getting the third set up ) It was a runner. lifted to set, didn't feel but a tug, whatever it was cut my 8lb flouro  so I guess it was a toothy.. I didn't get nothing both tips and jig after that which was around noon time,, didn't see much happening with the others setting up around the area either.. it went slack after LM left lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2013, 12:12 AM
What a pig! Congrats man! Did you keep her or C&R??? Just curious I've never eaten muskie before lol.

i did not c&r... i always said bigger than 40" its going on the wall.... this one was fat too 22" girth so on the wall it is going
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2013, 04:07 AM
Greetings, Hole Hawg glad to see your recovery is progressing nicely. Jimmy Claude good to see you posting again in this thread. You may be a busy man if the weather forecast is correct. Loud Mouth congratulations on your trophy musky, Look forward to seeing the finished mount. Is any of the video On ice shot posted here on Ice Shanty?
   I was in the White Lake area of Sullivan county yesterday there were a few people fishing the rt.17b side of the lake. I was looking forward to fishing with all of you on March 2 but recent events in my personal life have made the trip not possible. My family has owned a bungalow type cabin in the Town of Bethel since the early 1960's . The storm on the night of Jan.30 brought down a large pine Tree onto part of the cabin. I met with the person who does damage inspection looks like due to the age of structure(1932) and construction methods used that it will be a total loss and have to be demolished. My mom is taking the news pretty hard lots of good memories. I have already taken off three days from work because of this incident and can not afford to miss to much more work days .I may have to use some of my vacation time.
      I hope the weather cooperates and the gathering can occur look forward to seeing the pictures.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Feb 08, 2013, 07:28 AM
I have a couple of questions which is better a vexilar or marcum & where could i find out about ice condition any information is greatly appreciated
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         thanks
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             jef
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 08, 2013, 08:19 AM
i did not c&r... i always said bigger than 40" its going on the wall.... this one was fat too 22" girth so on the wall it is going
Notice the red on the pectoral fins in the photo you lifting it out,,and the head shot should also  help  the tax man air brushes using those pics. WTG Mike! That is an amazing catch. Gilled at the hole without  gaff too ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2013, 09:14 AM
Loud Mouth congratulations on your trophy musky, Look forward to seeing the finished mount. Is any of the video On ice shot posted here on Ice Shanty?

no it is not.... depending on what the video is like I would rather keep it off shanty because depending if the background is in it or not you could easily tell the spot where i was fishing!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 08, 2013, 10:20 AM
A great night of Crappie fishing with my buddy Hardwater Diehard. The one in my right hand is a 2lbs 14.25" personal best.

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e312/wolfpak3770/DoubleCrappie2_zps72c448ef.jpg)

(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e312/wolfpak3770/Tbad_zps42d61647.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 08, 2013, 10:21 AM
Great fish Loudmouth!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2013, 12:57 PM
Since some of you guys want to see the video... I took the 40 min. video I had and edited it down to 12 min. Should be up around 4 I'll post the link here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 08, 2013, 01:01 PM
Very nice fish Loudmouth. Congratulations.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2013, 01:28 PM
Jef post two more times and you will be able to access the reports& conditions community page for New York and other areas that have such a page. Also you will have use of the personal message feature it is like email. Welcome to the Ice Shanty family.
   Loud mouth I understand your feelings thank you for editing the video so you can post part of it here on Ice Shanty. Wolfpak congrats on the crappies.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 08, 2013, 01:46 PM
A great night of Crappie fishing with my buddy Hardwater Diehard. The one in my right hand is a 2lbs 14.25" personal best

NICE!!! Congrats WP! Crappies are the best...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 08, 2013, 03:26 PM
I love crappie fishing. If you would like some company, pm me
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 08, 2013, 03:34 PM
Nice fry pan size crappies  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 08, 2013, 03:41 PM
Tracking NEMO  is literally going to tough going with the sleds this weekend,, hope it blows off before it starts thawing.. walking through heavy wet snow is a real drag, maybe Harriman will be open this weekend, last I called, she said they going to check it today sometime! lol for the weekend ::) yeah , I replied to her "GEE THAT IS SWELL" LOL ::) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2013, 04:32 PM
here you guys go!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage (http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Feb 08, 2013, 05:04 PM
Use snowshoes if you got them, it makes walking way easier in snow over a foot.  Works well in slushy conditions as well.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Feb 08, 2013, 05:15 PM
steve
         thanks for the info on where i can find the ice conditions & was wondering if theres any good perch areas to fish besides cromwell & the little dinks in beaver dam also everything i catch is c&r

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          jef
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 08, 2013, 05:38 PM
have a question what is the difference in fish species between greenwoodlake and upper greenwood lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2013, 05:50 PM
have a question what is the difference in fish species between greenwoodlake and upper greenwood lake

the difference is unless you have a NJ fishing license you cant fish upper greenwood lake

other than that no clue
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 08, 2013, 05:55 PM
have a question what is the difference in fish species between greenwoodlake and upper greenwood lake
great  youtube  video shots LM .. I use to fish upper greenwood lk many years ago. it is private bass/pickerel / yellow perch/sunnies/bull heads from what I remember.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: QTeam on Feb 08, 2013, 07:52 PM
That's ESPN Sportscenter  Material.....
Nice job!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2013, 08:42 PM
Loud Mouth thank you for posting the video link once again congratulations on a true trophy. I'm a little confused by your answer to Icefisherman 1090 about upper Greenwood Lake and Greenwood Lake,are they to different lakes.
  Jef if you will modify your avatar to include your location it will be easier for others to help answer your questions. Is the Beaver Dam in your post located by Salisbury Mills,NY. ? You could try Winding Hills Park off of rt.17k between village of Montgomery and Bullville, Morningside or Superior both in Sullivan county. There also is Chodikee by New Paltz in Ulster county.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 08, 2013, 09:06 PM
here you guys go!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage (http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage)
congrats nice catch!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2013, 09:21 PM
Loud Mouth thank you for posting the video link once again congratulations on a true trophy. I'm a little confused by your answer to Icefisherman 1090 about upper Greenwood Lake and Greenwood Lake,are they to different lakes.
Steve

yea they are two different lakes not even connected and upper greenwood lake is in jersey
(http://i49.tinypic.com/23j67b7.png)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 08, 2013, 09:24 PM
here you guys go!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage (http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage)

Dude, that was incredible. Good job!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 08, 2013, 09:29 PM
here you guys go!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage (http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage)
that was a epic battle! thanks for sharing. that video is priceless!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Feb 08, 2013, 10:24 PM
That was awesome, thanks for sharing bro!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 08, 2013, 10:30 PM
I have a mac & it wont down load want to see I am sure it is awsome... :whistle: :laugh:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2013, 10:50 PM
Thank you for the reply Loud mouth. I maybe wrong but Greenwood Lake is only stocked with hybrid Tiger musky/Norlunge to my knowledge. Also heard you mentioning walleyes on your video are they in both lakes or just Upper Greenwood? Have you purchased a lip grip device or gaff since catching the musky? So you will be ready for the next big fish.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 08, 2013, 11:24 PM
just seen the video awsome LM   ....what a fish!!  ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Feb 08, 2013, 11:27 PM
steve
   thanks for the info hopefully will try one of them after the storm yes the beaver dam in salisbury mills
                                                                                                                                                                               jef
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Feb 08, 2013, 11:43 PM
beautiful fish loudmouth
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 09, 2013, 02:52 AM
I must applaud your patience in landing that fish... very cool handed! congratulations!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2013, 08:46 AM
Thank you for the reply Loud mouth. I maybe wrong but Greenwood Lake is only stocked with hybrid Tiger musky/Norlunge to my knowledge. Also heard you mentioning walleyes on your video are they in both lakes or just Upper Greenwood? Have you purchased a lip grip device or gaff since catching the musky? So you will be ready for the next big fish.

Steve

no need for a gaff or a lip grip.. i still prefer my hand I feel like it gives me more control.... if you look back on the previous page you will see what is in upper greenwood lake and muskies dont need to be stocked once a population is set up since they breed on there own unlike the tiger muskies who are sterile they have to be stocked in a body of water every year. If the dec site is correct greenwood lake was not stocked with anything last year 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2013, 08:46 AM
I have a mac & it wont down load want to see I am sure it is awsome... :whistle: :laugh:

I made it on a mac so you should have no issue  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2013, 08:59 AM
Well the good thing is we did not get as much snow as they predicted looks to be about 8" where I am so the lakes shouldn't be bad!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 09, 2013, 10:47 AM
KB....you don't have to ask twice.....I'll be glad to punch some holes for you anytime.  Do you know if Sylvan Lake iced up this year???  It isn't always reliable!  Thinking about West Branch or Sodom for this coming weekend if things work out.  Stay in touch if you're interested.

Rodger

Im definitely interested.  Sylvan froze over, but Im not sure how thick it is.  Now with the snow, who knows????  I just had my shoulder done friday, so after the weekend Ill definitely be looking to get out.

Thank you

kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Feb 09, 2013, 04:08 PM
New Jersy stocks Largemouth Bass, Musky, Tiger Musky, and Walleye in Greenwood every year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 10, 2013, 09:02 AM
what's wrong guys with just  :icefish: it's our time of year right now...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: spremont on Feb 10, 2013, 02:20 PM
just took a ride through winding hills park they have the good ice sign up about 5 people out there 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 11, 2013, 02:44 AM
Good morning everyone I was up in White lake area yesterday(Sunday) at least a dozen people fishing by the rte.17B side of the lake saw a few farther out my guess is they accessed the lake using state boat launch area in the hamlet of Kauneonga Lake.
   I was removing furniture from the vacation home to a storage facility. (The home suffered storm damage in late Jan. see my post on page 267)

 Spremont thank you for the update on Winding Hills.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Feb 11, 2013, 07:54 AM
Has anyone fished Upton Lake since the storm? Has parking area been plowed?
Thanks, Rugermag
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 11, 2013, 08:58 AM
lol SINCE the storm???   it is raining here in Goshen and by my fathers up towards Monticello is rain too....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 11, 2013, 09:08 AM
Raining here in Dutchess
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 11, 2013, 09:13 AM
how you feeling kb? had the sugery yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 11, 2013, 09:21 AM
Sore.  I went in and came home on Friday. 

Now Im healing and going stir crazy(er)!!!  At least I have a new puppy to house train!!  I love it when he grabs my arm and shakes!!!  Ha ha ha

kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 11, 2013, 09:24 AM
I know someone with a pass for orange lake in newburgh but they don't fish there much. Any info on the depths and stuff on that lake would be great. thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 11, 2013, 09:33 AM
well im itching to hit up a few spots in sullivan    pm me when you feel like talking. i got a gass and 8'' hand that i use well bro.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Moonshine mike on Feb 11, 2013, 11:19 AM
Orange lake nice crappies lots!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 11, 2013, 03:03 PM
Orange lake nice crappies lots!!
thats what i heard. do u know where the deepest area is?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 11, 2013, 10:44 PM
thinking of testing walton in morning before work. how do you guys think it will be safe?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: triskel on Feb 12, 2013, 11:06 AM
Anyone fishing king of the ice this weekend.  Weather looks great.  I have fished it once...got skunked but fish it a few times a year and catch a few nice sized perch. i've heard some one caught and 8lbs walleye last week and a 4lbs this week.  Anyways, i will be in a frabill commando and clam yukon tc.  Stop on by!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 12, 2013, 11:53 AM
I will be fishing the king of the ice ... never catch any fish but always have a good time...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 12, 2013, 12:46 PM
How can we get access to Orange lake??  I'd love to try it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 12, 2013, 01:06 PM
How can we get access to Orange lake??  I'd love to try it.

need to either know someone who lives on the lake or get permission from a homeowner on the lake to fish and access it from their property
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 12, 2013, 01:09 PM
Damn. That sux. I love chasing crappie
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 12, 2013, 01:11 PM
Damn. That sux. I love chasing crappie

There are plenty of other lakes/ponds with crappie in them that have better size to them as well
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 12, 2013, 01:22 PM
Pm me with some details please. I'm off from work and would really like to get some ice time in

Thanks

Kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 12, 2013, 02:30 PM
Pm me with some details please. I'm off from work and would really like to get some ice time in

Thanks

Kb

try glenmere lake  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 12, 2013, 03:21 PM
Couldn't get out this morning got called into work for 6 gonna hit glemmere in am might try Walton after to check. Haven't tried glenmere yet this year how is the ice any one know?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Feb 12, 2013, 03:28 PM
Anyone fishing king of the ice this weekend.  Weather looks great.  I have fished it once...got skunked but fish it a few times a year and catch a few nice sized perch. i've heard some one caught and 8lbs walleye last week and a 4lbs this week.  Anyways, i will be in a frabill commando and clam yukon tc.  Stop on by!
. Where is the King Of The Ice being held at? Does anyone have the time and the cost to enter?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 12, 2013, 03:52 PM
Couldn't get out this morning got called into work for 6 gonna hit glemmere in am might try Walton after to check. Haven't tried glenmere yet this year how is the ice any one know?
was out there Saturday after the snow about 5 inches of solid clear ice. but with the snow it was a pain to walk around and as i was leaving the snow started to melt so there was a lot of water on top. be careful out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 12, 2013, 03:56 PM
the king of the ice will be at white lake... pre register $12.00  day of contest $15.00  6am- 3pm.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 12, 2013, 04:09 PM
was out there Saturday after the snow about 5 inches of solid clear ice. but with the snow it was a pain to walk around and as i was leaving the snow started to melt so there was a lot of water on top. be careful out there.
all that water was not from snowmelt. what it is is coming up the holes cause of the weight on the ice...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Feb 12, 2013, 05:10 PM
the king of the ice will be at white lake... pre register $12.00  day of contest $15.00  6am- 3pm.
Thank you
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 13, 2013, 05:31 AM
       going to try & get out on thur.maybe white lake to do some scouting for the king of ice...

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 13, 2013, 10:12 AM
drove by glenmere today there were 6 people out there fishing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maxt on Feb 13, 2013, 11:42 AM
drove by glenmere today there were 6 people out there fishing

Thanks for the info! Planing to fish it on Sat was wondering if it was safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 13, 2013, 12:46 PM
Went by round lake today there were tracks after the snow storm from the launch ramp out to the right side of the island. I could whede there were some holes drilled out by the island but i didnt check i thickness. Went by walton lake &you could see some old holes by the restaurant.  I didnt check ice there either. 2 guys were fishing on the orange & rockland lake with tracks all over the lake. WALT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 13, 2013, 01:50 PM
Apparently I am fishing the King of the Ice Derby.... dad just said "we" are taking my vehicle.... knew he was fishing it but I wasn't going to didn't want to deal with all the people... thanks for the heads up dad guess I have some research to do in between fishing the next couple days.... never caught a lake trout so I'll target them as well as the perch! If I catch a lake trout I'll be able to check off another species on my list...

There's walleye in there?!? Anyone have info if this is true?
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Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 13, 2013, 02:44 PM
hit a local lake since friend wasnt able to go. had 9 inches good ice and 2 inches of slop. caught some perch and bunch of gills lots of dinks. might try walton tomorrow if i can keep getting plans that dont allow me to get there
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Post by: Corndog on Feb 13, 2013, 05:15 PM
Stopped up at Sterling Forest..this is what I was told.."There is only one Ranger working today. It takes two to safely check the ice. There will be no one checking today...". Now while I understand this is standard operating procedure, and I agree it would not be safe for one person to check, I just think that there are other employees that could utilized to check for the required 6" of ice..I would even volunteer to assist. So..no fishing today...oh well.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 13, 2013, 09:38 PM
Loudmouth there is indeed walleyes in white lake. While I have yet to catch one I have seen them on the aqua vu! As for the lake trout that's not a great chance lol. You might see one or two pulled out at the king of the ice. Same goes for the brownies but I have seen some nice ones come out. I will also be there with my stepfather. We both have blue clam portables so if you see us stop on by. We tend to stay away from the crowd so we shouldn't be to hard to spot. I placed second on the perch category several years ago with one slightly over 14". There are some nice perch in there you just got to find them lol. Good luck to all!  :tipup:
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 13, 2013, 10:01 PM
apparently I'll be one of 15 others so we shall see but my tip-ups will be rigged for perch/trout we'll see what happens...
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Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 14, 2013, 03:47 AM
       maybe I will find where the perch are hiding this morning  off to white lake ... :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 14, 2013, 06:15 AM
checked walton this morning next to vfw. just went a few feet out had couple inches crap ice i could chip away with my scooper and 3 inches of good ice underneath
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Post by: 4everlaker on Feb 14, 2013, 09:23 AM
I wonder if the thickness of the ice on Walton from where you checked was because its relatively shallow there.  Did you see any signs of previous activity further out?

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Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 14, 2013, 10:34 AM
there were some prints and test wholes but didnt go very far out
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 14, 2013, 11:03 AM
all that water was not from snowmelt. what it is is coming up the holes cause of the weight on the ice...
thanks for tip.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 14, 2013, 11:05 AM
drove by glenmere today there were 6 people out there fishing
How thick is the ice? Is there much snow left on the ice? I have been up in college so I haven't had time to check. Might head to glenmere Sunday depending on the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Feb 14, 2013, 11:08 AM
Hello everyone
       just wondering if anybody knows how the ice is on glenmere
                                                                                                         thanks
                                                                                                         jef
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 14, 2013, 12:33 PM
Hello everyone
       just wondering if anybody knows how the ice is on glenmere
                                                                                                         thanks
                                                                                                         jef
How thick is the ice? Is there much snow left on the ice? I have been up in college so I haven't had time to check. Might head to glenmere Sunday depending on the ice.

I did not check the ice myself but there were 6 people out from the boat launch. There was some snow/slush on the ice didn't go down to look but that is what it looked like to me
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 14, 2013, 12:50 PM
I think florida use the water from Glenmere as there drinking water. I have seen people using gas augers out there. Can or cant you use gas augers there?
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 14, 2013, 01:02 PM
I think florida use the water from Glenmere as there drinking water. I have seen people using gas augers out there. Can or cant you use gas augers there?

Florida does get their drinking water from Glenmere... The DEC website says no gas motors.... I would check for signs at glenmere lake... I usually use a hand auger but at times I have used a gas one there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 14, 2013, 02:00 PM
Thanks Loudmouth. I dont recall seeing any signs there.
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Post by: flounderman on Feb 14, 2013, 02:19 PM
Hey fellas, signs post no gas motors on the lake. I would not want to have one when the DEC roll around for their long checklist. Play dumb or take your chances. And yes a lot of folks rely on the lake for drinking water.

Are gas augers really necessary in our area? I could see if we had 12" or more.  I turn my auger 10 times tops to finish my hole. A spud will even work well in these current conditions. Glenmere my guess is iffy at best right now. I was out there late afternoon Sunday and the edges were not good then in certain areas.

The lake has been sucking the last few weeks. There are better places to fish for sure....

I was out on White Lake for a bit Tues. It was way to windy for my liking but the lake has plenty of good ice.




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Post by: jef on Feb 14, 2013, 03:34 PM
thanks for the info loudmouth
                                                       jef
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 14, 2013, 05:12 PM
Hey fellas, signs post no gas motors on the lake. I would not want to have one when the DEC roll around for their long checklist. Play dumb or take your chances. And yes a lot of folks rely on the lake for drinking water.

Are gas augers really necessary in our area? I could see if we had 12" or more.  I turn my auger 10 times tops to finish my hole. A spud will even work well in these current conditions. Glenmere my guess is iffy at best right now. I was out there late afternoon Sunday and the edges were not good then in certain areas.

The lake has been sucking the last few weeks. There are better places to fish for sure....

I was out on White Lake for a bit Tues. It was way to windy for my liking but the lake has plenty of good ice.

LOL! a couple of years ago. i was drilling through 21 inches on Lake Welch! happens often enough. :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hambletonian on Feb 14, 2013, 05:59 PM
A few years ago I checked with the Village of Florida and they said it had been discussed but no official decision had been made about gas augers. The sign at the gate says no gas motors, which is the case as far as boats go.

I use a gas auger, but considering it is a reservoir i leave my gas can in my car, and drill a bunch of holes right away and put the auger back in my car. I do not believe there is any state rule at all about gas augers on reservoirs, the only issue would be with the Village of Florida. Considering that the water plant is right there, it would be extremely easy of them to stop gas auger use if they wanted to.

Keep in mind for years there was no real access for boats, so the only gas engines were on augers and there was no rule against it. Only when the boat ramp was opened did they specify no gas motors. Which is no great loss because it is real hard to keep any motor clear in that gunk once summer rolls in.

My cousin broke out a new propane powered auger the other day and that sucker was sweet.  It is not exactly petite, but worked great. I'd be curious to know if NYC Watershed folks are OK with propane.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 14, 2013, 07:09 PM
went fishing today and no fish but played around with the panorama on my camera

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/560197_10151736595519428_1269543844_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 14, 2013, 08:18 PM
I fished white lake today to do some scouting for the king of the ice ... I did fine some perch a lot of dinks , only 4 keepers  nothing that would win the king of the ice ... nice for fillet o perch sandwiches though...  ;D :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 14, 2013, 09:45 PM
went fishing today and no fish but played around with the panorama on my camera

(https://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/560197_10151736595519428_1269543844_n.jpg)
sweet picture loudmouth! What lake is that ?? Doesn't look familiar lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 4everlaker on Feb 14, 2013, 11:44 PM
Greenwood Lake is having the Annual Ice Festival Feb 15-17.  Expect alot of atv's and sled activity especially Sat and Sun buzzing around.  The focus of the event will be on the west shore of the northend of the lake.  Be Careful.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hambletonian on Feb 15, 2013, 11:43 AM
Anybody fish Greenwood since the warmup? Nobody on Glenmere this morning...ice looks decidely crunchy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 15, 2013, 11:48 AM
Anybody fish Greenwood since the warmup? Nobody on Glenmere this morning...ice looks decidely crunchy.

now that you have access to the reports/conditions board check out the Greenwood/Orange thread you'll find my post from last night
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 15, 2013, 01:43 PM
Greenwood Lake is having the Annual Ice Festival Feb 15-17.  Expect alot of atv's and sled activity especially Sat and Sun buzzing around.  The focus of the event will be on the west shore of the northend of the lake.  Be Careful.
Burp!!!I'll drink to that at the Breezy
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 15, 2013, 09:48 PM
(http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e312/wolfpak3770/2013-02-15_18-51-22_889_zps7f6b5502.jpg)
Had another Crappie night. :)
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 16, 2013, 03:53 AM
Nice fish WP  :clap:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 16, 2013, 07:13 PM
To all those who maybe going to the King of The Ice contest good luck out on the ice. Wolfpak nice bunch of crappies.
Steve
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Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 16, 2013, 08:48 PM
    I will be going to the king of the ice in am ...good luck to all...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2013, 09:02 PM
I'll be there in the am as well.... don't really want to go but I'll be there

also got my bait at Tom's Bait shop since everyone else was out of bait and very disappointed got 3 dozen and already had 10 or so die already not a happy camper... never had bait die this fast on me before the last batch I got (not from tom's) lasted 10 days and were very lively still
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 16, 2013, 09:39 PM
Anybody know of any baitshops that will be open for the king of the ice say around 7 a.m????????? I know sports nuts is now gone who used to be open for it. Did antithetical baitshop take its place????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 17, 2013, 01:42 AM
 Tom's told me he is opening up at 3am sun. for guys going to king of the ice ...I got my bait at Tom's on sat I just check them & mine are all just fine...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 17, 2013, 02:36 AM
Ice boy 19 on rte.17b about a mile past the raceway is a store called Monticello Home and Garden that carries live bait . I do not know if they will open early for the contest. I believe they usually open at eight .
  Sorry to read about Sports Nuts.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 17, 2013, 03:00 AM
Sports nuts still in Rock hill moved to new location on rock hill drive past the on ramp to 17 west bound bout half mile or so on left (past humane society ) ps heard there is no live bait being sold at king of the ice  .Good luck to all today on the ice. :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 17, 2013, 02:22 PM
My girl got the pole position for the Daytona 500! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 17, 2013, 03:16 PM
Sports nuts still in Rock hill moved to new location on rock hill drive past the on ramp to 17 west bound bout half mile or so on left (past humane society ) ps heard there is no live bait being sold at king of the ice  .Good luck to all today on the ice. :tipup:
oh OK good to know. I drove by there a while ago and saw that he wasn't there anymore lol. Good to here that he is still in business.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: choo-choo steve on Feb 17, 2013, 04:58 PM
oh OK good to know. I drove by there a while ago and saw that he wasn't there anymore lol. Good to here that he is still in business.
The wife of the owner of sports nuts made an announcement at the weigh in for king of the ice she said" all our ice fishing gear is on sale now" al ot of stuff 50% off...give them a call ..in rock hill.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: choo-choo steve on Feb 17, 2013, 05:06 PM
I should add that they seem like nice people...She even called her husband back at the sports nuts shop, to see if there were some items still in stock...then she put me right on the phone with him...thought that was pretty nice. I will have to stop in there sometime.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 17, 2013, 05:22 PM
I finally lowered the water some this past few days (http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0468_zpsb53e6f7e.jpg) (http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0475_zpsbe9b42e9.jpg) (http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0481_zps434b6a69.jpg) (http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0467_zpse67ba3b4.jpg) (http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0466_zpse05add9c.jpg) (http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0465_zps1e5f1549.jpg) (http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/010812012.jpg) May God bless America!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Feb 17, 2013, 05:32 PM
nice job... are you going to say where you got them..lol either way great job...scott
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Post by: kb on Feb 17, 2013, 06:08 PM
Nice
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Post by: onice2013 on Feb 17, 2013, 06:16 PM
nice job... are you going to say where you got them..lol either way great job...scott
  land of the free home of the brave ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Feb 17, 2013, 06:48 PM
Fished with Kevin (BC Shanty) today on Lake George.  Our groups of three iced 78 lakers! The bite was hot, all jigging! Great fish Kev!

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/3BCA060B-0FAA-44EC-8AA1-1BDB26ED7714-3232-000002376B4A9B4F_zpsf7bd9612.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/0BF00B2C-B33B-4343-9C6D-35415FF7F096-3232-0000028A1C8A9800_zps3def156c.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 17, 2013, 07:27 PM
here you guys go!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage (http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage)
lm, I laughed watching that again , definitely a memorial on ice my friend  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 17, 2013, 07:31 PM
WTG with the lakers guys!, it was brutal this morning, we did but a couple of crappie the bite was off and the wind flipped my kenai a few times while trying to scoop holes clean lol..I guess the wind wasn't as fierce up on the king, or do you anchor your sleds ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 17, 2013, 07:33 PM
lm, I laughed watching that again , definitely a memorial on ice my friend  ;D

lol yea it was... check out the "wish you kept the muskie category" in the online tournament board.... You'll get another laugh

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=251399.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=251399.0)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYICE84 on Feb 17, 2013, 07:46 PM
Fished with Kevin (BC Shanty) today on Lake George.  Our groups of three iced 78 lakers! The bite was hot, all jigging! Great fish Kev!

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/3BCA060B-0FAA-44EC-8AA1-1BDB26ED7714-3232-000002376B4A9B4F_zpsf7bd9612.jpg)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/0BF00B2C-B33B-4343-9C6D-35415FF7F096-3232-0000028A1C8A9800_zps3def156c.jpg)

WOW!!! :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 17, 2013, 07:47 PM
also heard someone fell threw at glenmere last night.... don't know what part of the lake but that is what one of the guys who was put on stand by said today when I fished with him at King of the Ice... we got skunked by the way no keepers one 10 inch pickerel and one 6" perch out of about 60 tipups
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Feb 17, 2013, 07:50 PM
I have a dilema I would really like to get out and fish Greenwood lake tomorrow but I need some sort creepy crawlies for bait plan to just jig.  I know there is a baitshop map but does any one know a place that opens early. Ugh I wish I was back on onieda, not only for the fish but the fact there are actually baitshops around there that open early.   ???   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 17, 2013, 07:57 PM
also heard someone fell threw at glenmere last night.... don't know what part of the lake but that is what one of the guys who was put on stand by said today when I fished with him at King of the Ice... we got skunked by the way no keepers one 10 inch pickerel and one 6" perch out of about 60 tipups
  my guess it was somewhere towards the dam. I've only been there three times and this season and that would likely be the area to thaw knowing what I seen the last time I was there (few weeks ago) it is hard to say with each lake, we had enough to hold a dumptruck where we fished last five days.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 17, 2013, 09:05 PM
WTG with the lakers guys!, it was brutal this morning, we did but a couple of crappie the bite was off and the wind flipped my kenai a few times while trying to scoop holes clean lol..I guess the wind wasn't as fierce up on the king, or do you anchor your sleds ???
By far the windiest day I ever fished in (40 mph), did'nt affect the fishing one bit.
Also had by far my best day fishing with 29 lakers (the 3 of us had a total of 78 lakers).
I think we might anchor our sleds next time (Mike went for a nice sleigh ride)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 18, 2013, 04:02 AM
Onice looks like a nice day even got a visit from an eagle. Jager-BCShantey gentlemen when is the instructional video coming out ? Once again a great job icing lake trout . :clap: :clap:  Loud Mouth sorry to hear you did not have a productive day at the contest.
Steve
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Post by: Wille on Feb 18, 2013, 07:22 AM
Brutal day on West Branch, yesterday WIND was the worst i ever fished in.  But got some nice yellows, and whites jigging.  Bobs Derby was on, had to fish .  You guys up in LG congrats, well done,,I had friends up there and they did not do as good by a long shot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 18, 2013, 09:58 AM
Anyone know how safe and thick the ice is at greenwood lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 18, 2013, 11:26 AM
WOW!!! :icefish:

I got those pics on my phone yesterday too...Nice Job Kevin !
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Post by: fishfighter on Feb 18, 2013, 11:34 AM
My girl got the pole position for the Daytona 500! ;D
I usually like reading your posts but you just dropped a rung after this post LOL.

Anyone know what won King of the ice?  I had to work.
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 18, 2013, 11:36 AM
I got those pics on my phone yesterday too...Nice Job Kevin !
thanks bro
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 18, 2013, 11:54 AM
Fishfighter a Paul Fallski of Florida,NY. won the King of The Ice contest with a 23 & 3/4 inch Walleye that weighted in at 5 pounds 14 ounces.Suprising usually a large chain pickerel is the winning fish.
 Loud mouth- Onice do not get into a big argument over Loud mouth's pb Muskie with the midwest crowd. I can see that thread becoming one of those legal versus ethical debates . To many members have lost their memberships over stupid stuff like the discussion in that thread.
Steve
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Post by: fishfighter on Feb 18, 2013, 11:59 AM
Fishfighter a Paul Fallski of Florida,NY. won the King of The Ice contest with a 23 & 3/4 inch Walleye that weighted in at 5 pounds 14 ounces.Suprising usually a large chain pickerel is the winning fish.
 Loud mouth- Onice do not get into a big argument over Loud mouth's pb Muskie with the midwest crowd. I can see that thread becoming one of those legal versus ethical debates . To many members have lost their memberships over stupid stuff like the discussion in that thread.
Steve
Thanks
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Post by: pooley on Feb 18, 2013, 12:10 PM
Great job up on The King guys!! that's a lot of lakers!! :o
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Post by: boss j on Feb 18, 2013, 01:54 PM
Anybody know of any baitshops that will be open for the king of the ice say around 7 a.m????????? I know sports nuts is now gone who used to be open for it. Did antithetical baitshop take its place????
845 794 2000     sports nuts in rockhill. they are open   they only moved down the road. if comming past rockhill exit and turn LEFT. go about a mile, its a dead end road, and sports nuts is on the left RIGHT WHERE THE ROAD ENDS. big open neon sign in window.
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 18, 2013, 02:15 PM
thanks bro

I'll be uploading the Kill Shot from where we fished Sunday.....we made a major move about 15 minutes after we spoke...
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Post by: topher7694 on Feb 18, 2013, 02:18 PM
I'll be uploading the Kill Shot from where we fished Sunday.....we made a major move about 15 minutes after we spoke...

(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/packkillshot_zps6caf771d.jpg)





and we threw back as many shorts too....
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Post by: LoneWolf on Feb 18, 2013, 02:25 PM

onice2013 looks like you had a good day !   :thumbsup:

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Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 18, 2013, 02:35 PM
(http://i430.photobucket.com/albums/qq29/topher7694/packkillshot_zps6caf771d.jpg)





and we threw back as many shorts too....
Nice job Chris-you'll be filleting all week
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Post by: choo-choo steve on Feb 18, 2013, 05:04 PM
Fishfighter a Paul Fallski of Florida,NY. won the King of The Ice contest with a 23 & 3/4 inch Walleye that weighted in at 5 pounds 14 ounces.Suprising usually a large chain pickerel is the winning fish.
 Loud mouth- Onice do not get into a big argument over Loud mouth's pb Muskie with the midwest crowd. I can see that thread becoming one of those legal versus ethical debates . To many members have lost their memberships over stupid stuff like the discussion in that thread.
Steve
mr.clean...long pickerel used to win alot until they changed the rules a few years ago. It used to be the longest fish was champ...now they combine total length and weight for each fish. Pretty sure it is 1 point for every inch, and 1 point for every ounce to get the score for each fish. They made this change to give a nice trout or walleye a chance to win.eg. a 23 inch 4 lb. 8oz. walleye can score higher than a 25" 4 lb. pickerel.
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Post by: Edm87 on Feb 18, 2013, 06:05 PM
Wow, I havent seen a pile perch like that since I was upstate.  Great job, I have a feeling I need to get out and fish this week.
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Post by: Moonshine mike on Feb 18, 2013, 06:17 PM
Took my son Dylan-7-out for the first time at west branch.  Slow day. Kid had a ball.  Next week maybe Lake George with Uncle Sean D.   (http://)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Feb 18, 2013, 07:04 PM
Where was the tournament this weekend that the walleye won it .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Feb 18, 2013, 09:42 PM
Where was the tournament this weekend that the walleye won it .

King of the Ice on White Lake in Sullivan County
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 19, 2013, 01:25 AM
Choo-Choo Steve thank you for the info. on the scoring system used at the King of the Ice contest. I posted my remarks based on previous years results and the fact that I personally have heard of few people catching trout. (especially lake trout) . I did not even know White Lake had a population of Wall Eyes.
 Topher that is one impressive bunch of fish, congratulations must have been a lot of fun.
Steve
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Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 19, 2013, 05:57 AM
nice bucket of fish topher7694... sharpen the knife up...
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Post by: quailman2 on Feb 19, 2013, 06:09 AM
Never new white lake had a population of walleye in it. Thats news to me. thanks guys tight lines
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Post by: boss j on Feb 19, 2013, 06:56 AM
walleye in white like are rare but every once in a while you will hear of someone getting 1. the population there is very thin...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Feb 19, 2013, 07:30 AM
That stinks i thought i would have some where else to fish for them . Other then Oneida lake !thanks for the info.
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Post by: kb on Feb 19, 2013, 10:50 AM
6 inches ice on Morgan with no snow.   I stopped to jig and kill some time. No bites.
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Post by: choo-choo steve on Feb 19, 2013, 02:00 PM
Choo-Choo Steve thank you for the info. on the scoring system used at the King of the Ice contest. I posted my remarks based on previous years results and the fact that I personally have heard of few people catching trout. (especially lake trout) . I did not even know White Lake had a population of Wall Eyes.
 Topher that is one impressive bunch of fish, congratulations must have been a lot of fun.
Steve
Hey , no problem mr clean. White lake does have some walleyes...there were three that were entered at the contest...no trout weighed in this year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 19, 2013, 09:59 PM
Anybody know of any baitshops that will be open for the king of the ice say around 7 a.m????????? I know sports nuts is now gone who used to be open for it. Did antithetical baitshop take its place????

Iceboy.....Sports Nuts is not gone, just moved to another store in Rock Hill.  When you get off Rt. 17 at Rock Hill....turn Left and drive about 1/2 mile....Sports Nuts is on the Left side of the road.
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Post by: kb on Feb 20, 2013, 05:58 AM
after the rain, and refreeze, its going to be slicker than snot out there...
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Post by: CatskillsFisher on Feb 20, 2013, 09:58 PM
Anybody fish Whaley Lake lately? I'm looking for ice condition and hoping to go there this weekend.  Any other info on the lake would be great as I have never fished it before. Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 21, 2013, 06:20 AM
Oh sure, fish it when Im not around.......

What are you fishing for? 

Get there early as there will probably be kids on quads and sleds out there racing around, but sometimes the noise seems to wake up the bite.  You can park at the marina for $5, and its a quick walk to the lake. 
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Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 21, 2013, 01:47 PM
Dies anyone use a hunting blind in the ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Feb 21, 2013, 02:09 PM
Thanks for the info KB! Good luck upstate ..
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Post by: kb on Feb 21, 2013, 03:05 PM
Generally. they are not as strong as an ice shelter when it comes to wind and durability, but they should work.
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Post by: Gtownfishin on Feb 22, 2013, 06:28 AM
Is there a public access to Greenwood lake? Never fished it but would like to try. Thanks. So glad I found this site.
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 22, 2013, 09:44 AM
Gtownfishin, Welcome to the Ice Shanty family. I believe there is access from a public park located on Windmere avenue in the village of Greenwood Lake,NY. . Post a reply two more times and you will be able to access the various reports and conditions pages. There is a thread for Greenwood Lake/Orange county.
 You can also go back to around page 260 of this thread and look for posts by a member called Loud Mouth he gives the access spot in one of his posts.

Steve
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Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 22, 2013, 10:26 AM
Tried round lake the other day had maybe 6 to 7 inches if very slippery ice. Got skunked. Had fish on flasher just wanted nothing to do with any jig i showed them
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 22, 2013, 01:30 PM
Hi anybody fishing loch Sheldrake contest tomorrow?? Feb 23 7x3 . First time fishing that lake. Anybody have info on lake??
Thank you !! :)
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Post by: Gtownfishin on Feb 22, 2013, 05:10 PM
Thanks Steve. I'll check it out.  We Typically fish small lakes in Sullivan, and will probalbly be at one of them tomorrow.  I'll share our story following.
-Troy
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Feb 22, 2013, 07:24 PM
I think I need to move up to lake George (16 more lakers today-all small but lots of fun)
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Post by: onice2013 on Feb 22, 2013, 11:00 PM
I think I need to move up to lake George (16 more lakers today-all small but lots of fun)
Kevin, I trolled and camped on lake George some ten years ago when there seemed to be lots of little landlocks. I would like to own one of those waterfronts..lol.. at least rent one ;D anyway glad you are enjoying the great outdoors.
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Post by: agentx on Feb 23, 2013, 07:41 AM
Hey guys, I'm new here too but grew up in Greenwood Lake.  We used to park on Murray Rd at a summer home.  Now I understand that it is frowned upon to walk through the summer home lawn. My guess would be that some Russian speaking gentlemen ruined that.  I know their buckets were normally filled with undersized crappie and had no room for their trash.  The new town park on Waterstone rd is a good option with the majority of panfish caught on the sandbar just off the beach.  The bar across from cove marina on Jersey Ave used to permit parking if you went in and asked.  Hope that helps and good luck.
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Post by: pooley on Feb 23, 2013, 10:49 AM
welcome to the shanty agentx!
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Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 23, 2013, 02:06 PM
Welcome and thanks for that great info. Anyone have an ice check on Greenwood lake
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Post by: loustru on Feb 24, 2013, 02:27 PM
Wawayanda lk in Vernon NJ near Warwick NY had 10 inches of ice sat 2/23. Don't know about GWL.
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Post by: agentx on Feb 24, 2013, 09:22 PM
Hey guys, was with a friend who still lives in GWL.  Says that guys are still fishing today.  I went out on Friday on small pond near Port Jervis and jigged up the biggest perch of my life 15" over 2 lbs  I have pics but cant figure how to post from Iphone. Glad to post if anyone can help out.
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Post by: agentx on Feb 24, 2013, 09:56 PM
I think I figured it out?  (http://i50.tinypic.com/10wi9w2.jpg)
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Post by: boss j on Feb 24, 2013, 10:34 PM
nice perch
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Post by: crazyhockeydad on Feb 25, 2013, 01:51 AM
Wow nice perch. did you C&R or take it home?
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 25, 2013, 04:09 AM
Agentx welcome to Ice Shanty. Thank you for the information on Greenwood Lake. Congrats on the perch a true jumbo.
Steve
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Post by: dwitte62 on Feb 25, 2013, 06:33 AM
Went to Walton yesterday. 4-6 inches ice, very soft on top. 3 flags and no fish all day. 4 other guys out there as well with same results
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 25, 2013, 09:46 AM
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/cf5687ee-38ba-4d10-bc09-f40b4cd7cc7b_zps7fd658b8.jpg)

Nice night of late season crappie last night. The bite was on but the wind was harsh . This is the time of year to be out there. Thanx to my fishing' buddy Wolfpak
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Post by: kb on Feb 25, 2013, 10:09 AM
Very nice. Congrats.
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Post by: agentx on Feb 25, 2013, 05:28 PM
Hockeydad, Fish is alive and well. Released after several hrs in a cooler of water.  Thought she was bigger till I looked up NY record of 3.5 lbs.  Anyway, I didn't feel like filleting just 1 fish.  Thanks for the comments and Good Luck before ice out fellas.
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Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 25, 2013, 06:29 PM
Good times Hardwater, hope the ice holds so we can hit em again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 25, 2013, 06:36 PM
Spent the day on Lake Gleneida with "Troutman59" (Corey) looking for Lake Trout.  Didn't find any !!  Drilled at least 40 holes and checked all with my LX5...... no fish to be seen.  Had tip ups out all day and jigged our brains out, to no avail.
The day was beautiful, had 6-1/2" of good ice.  Saw about two dozen other guys out there, all reporting "no fish" as they passed us on their way off the ice. 

Glad to see there's still so much ice on a deep body of water like gleneida !!
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Post by: 4everlaker on Feb 26, 2013, 05:36 AM
Hearing someone went through on Blue Lake Sterling Forest yesterday.  Guy got himself out.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 26, 2013, 11:12 AM
anyone know if there is any ice left on glenmere or winding hills park?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2013, 11:44 AM
glenmere 3 inches..... after this rain storm tomorrow there will be no ice anywhere
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 26, 2013, 12:37 PM
glenmere 3 inches..... after this rain storm tomorrow there will be no ice anywhere
  I guess after this warm rain, there won't be nowhere in the lower ny regions safe enough to ice fish. I would recommend heading much further north if looking to ice fish this weekend.  Don't forget to wear safety ice spikes and other safety equipment. Soon it is back to open water forum,  just too much global warming weather  ::) 
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 26, 2013, 04:40 PM
URGENT !!!   NEED ICE REPORT FOR LAKE HUNTINGTON IN SULLIVAN COUNTY !!

  Anyone living near Lake Huntington .....  We urgently need a current ice thickness report for this coming weekend.  If the ice is not at least 6" we will hve to consider cancelling the March 2 Get-Together !!!   

If you live in the area....;;please try to check out the lake on Thursday or Friday and report back here !!

Thank YOu
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Post by: agentx on Feb 26, 2013, 05:20 PM
Just read an article from Bloomingdale, NJ.  2 guys went in today and only 1 made it out.  1 guy from Ringwood, the other from West Milford. Private Lake Iosco.  Sad to see.  Be safe guys, a few fish aren't worth a chance.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 26, 2013, 05:33 PM
Iceballs, there should be enough ice up there, I think the storm won't hurt 12 inches of ice ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 26, 2013, 05:36 PM
We maybe getting down to the last weekend on some lakes down here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 26, 2013, 05:48 PM
Just read an article from Bloomingdale, NJ.  2 guys went in today and only 1 made it out.  1 guy from Ringwood, the other from West Milford. Private Lake Iosco.  Sad to see.  Be safe guys, a few fish aren't worth a chance.
that is very sad news. It certainly is not worth the risk! Even with all safety gear. The winters are not as cold as they were many years ago. And now we too must remind each other too many warm days ,especially with wet heavy rain forecasts, to heed those warning signs for unsafe conditions.  Water and collapsing ice along the shores is definitely the main indicator to stay off the ice. be safe
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 26, 2013, 06:25 PM
glenmere 3 inches..... after this rain storm tomorrow there will be no ice anywhere
good in a sense i want to shore fish now!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 26, 2013, 06:35 PM
NEVER!!!!!   Id ice fish all year if I could.  (Although I do like to fish for blues and stripers from my yak).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 26, 2013, 06:43 PM
NEVER!!!!!   Id ice fish all year if I could.  (Although I do like to fish for blues and stripers from my yak).
I know...........but that would be impossible to ice fish all year unless your fishing in the north pole!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 26, 2013, 07:05 PM
Find a happy place.....find a happy place....find a happy place......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Doitnow on Feb 26, 2013, 08:20 PM
NEVER!!!!!   Id ice fish all year if I could.  (Although I do like to fish for blues and stripers from my yak).
x2
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 26, 2013, 09:04 PM
Iceballs, there should be enough ice up there, I think the storm won't hurt 12 inches of ice ::)

We've been fishing up in that area as recent as last week but don't think ANY lake had 12" of ice.  The most we found was about 7-8".  The last couple of days of 45 - 50 degree weather, plus tomorrows expected "soakibng" rain could have a really bad impact on the remaining ice.

At any rate.....Why Take Chances???   It's best to have someone who's up there give us a first hand report!
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2013, 09:12 PM
all I know is I hope the ice goes out quick so I can catch bucket loads of perch from the boat to fill the freezer which I wasn't able to do during the ice season
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 27, 2013, 02:52 AM
i was out yesterday on "my lake" and the ice is about 13 inches BUT  it has ALOT of air bubbles and was cracking all over the place. the cracking WAS NOT PRESSURE CRACKING. yes it is thick but with all the bubbels it is real soft!!! as for the get together i would say it will not be a good idea from all the wieght on it at the same time. even if you keep distance between people i dont feel it will hold. it was cracking under foot for my 165lbs. IF it were to break it will not be a small hole to go through. think of the pics and videos where theres a 20-30 foot hole where people went through.

on the otherhand it is still re-freezing at night and the surface ice/snow was not melting yesterday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 27, 2013, 07:29 AM
bossjigs, ice is safe at 13inches ..the issues start along the shorelines. Icould be 10 inches of safe ice on the lake but it may not be half that thick or even open water along the shoreline. I am not up there but will likely be for the weekend at a private  in the region. The nights will freeze , cold is suppose to return going into this weekend. Question here is how much warm rain is expected and thaw these next few days. If you update shoreline conditions for (the gang) on Friday. That would be the way to go
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 27, 2013, 07:42 AM
i was out yesterday on "my lake" and the ice is about 13 inches BUT  it has ALOT of air bubbles and was cracking all over the place. the cracking WAS NOT PRESSURE CRACKING. yes it is thick but with all the bubbels it is real soft!!! as for the get together i would say it will not be a good idea from all the wieght on it at the same time. even if you keep distance between people i dont feel it will hold. it was cracking under foot for my 165lbs. IF it were to break it will not be a small hole to go through. think of the pics and videos where theres a 20-30 foot hole where people went through.

on the otherhand it is still re-freezing at night and the surface ice/snow was not melting yesterday.
20 to 30 foot hole !  invite some russians for a polar bear fest! set up the tables in the parking lot! and tell everybody to bring extra underwear and towels  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 27, 2013, 09:59 AM
Find a happy place.....find a happy place....find a happy place......
hahahah!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 27, 2013, 05:14 PM
i was out yesterday on "my lake" and the ice is about 13 inches BUT  it has ALOT of air bubbles and was cracking all over the place. the cracking WAS NOT PRESSURE CRACKING. yes it is thick but with all the bubbels it is real soft!!! as for the get together i would say it will not be a good idea from all the wieght on it at the same time. even if you keep distance between people i dont feel it will hold. it was cracking under foot for my 165lbs. IF it were to break it will not be a small hole to go through. think of the pics and videos where theres a 20-30 foot hole where people went through.

on the otherhand it is still re-freezing at night and the surface ice/snow was not melting yesterday.

So John.....We'll definitely be seeing you on Huntington on Sat......right???   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 27, 2013, 05:23 PM
NO I WILL NOT GO ANYWHERE THERE ARE ALOT OF PEOPLE ON THE ICE! it is like swiss cheese bubbles, everywhere! that makes for weaker ice even though it is thick. LIKE I SAID IT WAS CRACKING IN A BAD WAY UNDER MY LIGHT WIEGHT! you want to get a bunch of people together and from what i saw yesterday i feel it will not be a safe thing. i am out!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 28, 2013, 07:15 AM
Bossjigs, I'm curious to know if the nights refreeze what melts during the above freeze temps in the daytime? Was checking the weather forecast and it shows that it has been and will be low twenties for this week going into the weekend. Did you get snow slush rain or was it all rain and enough to weaken shoreline ice? The Star wants to know ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 28, 2013, 07:51 AM
again the ice is SOFT. yes the melt refreezes but it is not SOLID ICE! with all the bubbles it gets weak. going out by yourself should be fine but groups such as the get together will put alot of wieght on the ice. i am not joking when i say the cracks were right under foot ALL DAY and about every minute or 2. if its cracking like that think about it, all those cracks are not refreezing while your on the ice. and when they cross all around where your standing then your standing on a icecube!

LOOK IF YOU GUYS WANT TO RISK KILLING EACHOTHER, HAVE A BLAST. i am only looking out for peoples safety. you people want to doubt it? go for a swim. i got nothing more to say on this thread.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 28, 2013, 08:30 AM
I've been driving around dutchess, and there has been allot of damage to the ice so far.   I'd really like to get out before its all gone.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 28, 2013, 01:40 PM
To TOM & NICHOLAS (sorry, can't remember the screen name);   Are you guys coming to the March 2 (Sat.) get together???  If you aree, suggest you stay at Fosterdale Motor Lodge (real close to Lake Huntington).  Call me or Johnny to let us know if you're there!

Rodger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 28, 2013, 05:17 PM
Go anyway and party hardy  ;D just listen for the snap crackle and pop rice crispys sound and take turns  using a big rope around your waist. Forget tipups ,, just jig..jig like there is no tomorrow,, I'm telling you it is better! I have more pics but not now! lol seriously, just go for a nice drive and meet.. if the ice is unsafe..stay the hell off.. don't bother using tipups,, jigging is more productive anyway and easier to manage should you decide it is too unsafe once on the ice,, you really do not want ir need to traverse on questionable ice conditions.  All you need to do is wear safety gear , test the ice.. spud..hand auger.. go out there with minimal gear ..if there is water along the shore or you see too much thaw stay off ice fishing season is done! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 28, 2013, 06:39 PM
Just in case there are those not in the know http://youtu.be/sca2RjxOcmM (http://youtu.be/sca2RjxOcmM)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 28, 2013, 06:41 PM
Well I am officially closing the books on my ice fishing season. If you ask me it was fairly short. Although the length was short I managed to have an OK season catching a 44" muskie and roughly 40-50 other fish. It would have been a great season if I was able to fill the freezer with numerous bags of fish however with only 2 bags in there the season was only ok. We also did not get to make our ice fishing trip upstate which kind of put a bummer on the season. Now I just need to wait for the ice to thaw so I can get the boat out and hit the perch while they are in the shallows and fill the freezer that way! To those of you still hitting the ice good luck and stay on top!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Feb 28, 2013, 06:50 PM
Agree, down here it is officially over, too much global warming weather this time of season. Even upstate it will be spotty but possibly doable for this weekend. After this weekend, I wait for open water season too. GL with fishing days ahead and that wall mount LM
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Mar 01, 2013, 05:56 AM
hello everyone
 just wondering if there is an open water site like this one since ice fishing season is pretty much done for the year anyway there starting to get schoolie stripers by the tap good luck fishing everyone
               
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  jef
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 01, 2013, 06:03 AM
  http://www.myfishfinder.com/  (http://www.myfishfinder.com/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Mar 01, 2013, 08:27 AM
hey loudmouth what lures do you usually use for ice out perch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 01, 2013, 03:22 PM
Nice day on White pond. 

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202012-13/IMG_14261_zps0c9a430b.jpg)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202012-13/IMG_14281_zps8dbcb444.jpg)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202012-13/IMG_14271_zps2a4de202.jpg)

Off 2 pound test, jigging for perch..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Mar 01, 2013, 03:49 PM
Very nice KB! you going anywhere on Sunday? shoot me a PM
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Mar 01, 2013, 06:23 PM
Nice Walleye KB!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 01, 2013, 07:14 PM
Good evening one and all Jef in case you did not get Raquettedacker's post there is a sister site MyFishFinder.com for open water. Kb nice looking walleye,what is the condition of the ice on White Pond.
  I was in Sullivan county earlier today there was a small group of people fishing on White Lake off of rte.17b shoreline. Drove over to Lake Huntington old tracks from an ATV on the ice did not see signs of any current fishing activity. I stopped at the state boat launch there is a small amount of open water along shoreline,no gap at foot of boat ramp. I did not have a spud with me so did not check ice. Does anyone have a better report,is the gathering still on for tomorrow?
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Mar 02, 2013, 04:30 AM
I'm done for the season as well. Today I'm going to the World Fishing and Hunting Expo at Rockland Community College to me the show is is a sign spring is near. I go every year to support the show its a tradition for me and my buddies. If you are going also let me know I'd like to meet some fellow Icefishing Shanty members . If you are going icefishing be safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 02, 2013, 04:44 AM
Ill be kissing the season goodbye with a trip to White Pond.  Ill be in a old black HT iceman escape flipover.  Stop by and say hi....

....If I can get on that is........... :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Mar 02, 2013, 04:55 AM
Definitely last attempt for on ice in 2013  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 02, 2013, 04:56 AM
I am heading out myself to hit a fav. lake in Sullivan, then I will swing by huntington to say hello to fellow members if any show up.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 02, 2013, 07:47 AM
Well whites is done. The ice was soft getting on, then went for a swim (waist high) getting off.   It wasn't too bad but of course everything got soaked.   The worst part was having to go back out and get the rest of my stuff off the ice. I had just run in to grab something out of my car. Ha ha

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 02, 2013, 01:38 PM
Kb sorry to read you had a dip glad you were able to get out alright. I will have to check this thread later in the day to see if there are any posts about the gathering at Lake Huntington.
 Just some advice for all still trying to get in one last trip here in seNY. Be sure to know the depth of water at access point. some lakes drop off quickly into deeper water. At least in Kb's case he could touch bottom and also use that to push off of to get back onto ice surface. Stay safe everyone.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 02, 2013, 03:48 PM
It was quite refreshing, but I don't recommend it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 03, 2013, 05:31 PM
I've just got to tell you guys....if you want to keep fishing, get up to Sullivan County.   Lake Huntington -- 6 to 8" of SOLID ICE!!    White Lake -  8 to 9" SOLID ICE!!    Small private lake in the same area -- 6 to 8" of SOLID ICE!!

I'm not talking about crappy ice.....this is solid, no cracking, no groaning, no open water at the edges, no "soft" feeling ice.  Fished for 3 days there this weekend in perfect safety!!   Unless it gets really warm this ice is going to be good for at least another week or two.   Anybody wants to go up there ......I'm ready !!!

And please....I don't want to hear from anyone about how the ice is "unsafe" up there.   Been there    Done that !!

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Mar 03, 2013, 05:44 PM
Just finished up at MB  4 in. of ice you could go 1-2 days more.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Mar 03, 2013, 05:48 PM
KB, glad you are safe man,, It wasn't safe along the shore where we fished but Saturday we seen others and decided to test the ice after using planks 2x10s off a shallow beach area. we walked off the planks onto thick and solid 6 inch test hole.. further out the ice measured twelve and it wasn't melting at all. Anyway just jigs.. caught throw back ,  some bigger ones at the hole came off  but no lost lures. (http://[IMG]http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0493_zpsac4ba1ce.jpg [img][IMG]http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0491_zps40a9f227.jpg)[/img](http://[IMG]http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0487_zps997dea3a.jpg)(http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0492_zpse4ebcc85.jpg)[/img] That is it for me until ice out crappies too, just too risky, tosday we didn't bother and seen no one on the lk either.. it just isn't safe along the shoreline unless you know where and how to enter and exit off this lk.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Mar 03, 2013, 05:56 PM
not all images panned out here, again every lake  melts/thaws different ..some impoundments the water rises causing open water along shorelines even though the main ice is plenty safe as it was where we fished Saturday. Today the water rose and it wasn't as safe as Saturday because the water flow is rising. (http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/j453/icejon12/IMG_0491_zps40a9f227.jpg)[/img]
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 03, 2013, 07:36 PM
Onice, nice eyes!

Thanks.  My boots are almost dry, and Im ready to go!!!!  There was enough ice out in the center, just not around the edge.

Maybe Ill head to Sullivan in search of ice. 

Any takers?

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Mar 03, 2013, 07:52 PM
KB, only certain impoundments are safe as I stated in previous post.  Iceballs ,  if I had the place and time, I would have visited you IS members but, as it was, my schedule was working on a private estate and managed to barely get in a days jigging ..but a good day it was Saturday and glad all had fun where you had your meet. I spackled and painted today ::) Only wish I had more time than I did this weekend. Enjoy and prosper.. KB please be safe and use a spud to check shoreline.. wear safety spikes  like the link I posted here.. also never a good idea ice fishing by yourself especially on unfamiliar water. gl be safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 03, 2013, 08:43 PM
Unfortunately I spend most of my time fishing by myself.  In the very early part of the season and the last couple weeks of the season I like to fish with people around me for safety reasons.  This time of year I have a PFD and a rope on me or my sled whenever I go out, just in case because you never do know....  Ice picks are a standard as well.

Be good, or be good at it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 03, 2013, 09:13 PM
Onice, nice eyes!

Thanks.  My boots are almost dry, and Im ready to go!!!!  There was enough ice out in the center, just not around the edge.

Maybe Ill head to Sullivan in search of ice. 

Any takers?

KB.... I would love to go back up there but just got through with a three day, and last weekend, a five day!  My GF is forgetting what I look like !!   Maybe later in the week after I remind her who I am.... LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 04, 2013, 05:03 AM
This weekend I might be heading to Lake George for the gathering up there, but still want to get out a little closer to home. 

PM me if you want to meet up.

Kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Mar 04, 2013, 09:51 AM
I tried closing my free photobucket account,, but they have no feature for me to close my own on that site :'(  so it is bye bye to photo bucket for good ;D any all in fun, later
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 4everlaker on Mar 04, 2013, 11:37 PM
Ice fisherman rescued by a State Police Helicopter in the Muscoot Reservoir. Be careful out there.


http://midhudsonnews.com/News/2013/March/04/Ice_rescue-04Mar13.htm
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 05, 2013, 04:21 AM
Tried fishing on the wrong side of the ice....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 05, 2013, 06:58 AM
I have the 2006 VW tdi diesel if I put the rear seat down I can put in my shantie & all my fishing gear...I get 40 plus miles per. gal. I love the car.. I bought it new 180,000 miles & is still strong...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 2FishinBuddies on Mar 05, 2013, 11:13 AM
my 7.3 diesel kills me at 14mpg. been looking for a subaru wagon again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TrueNorth on Mar 05, 2013, 11:36 AM
I have to admit,my diesel truck at 15-16mpg has that hinder effect too. I try to get my fishing buds to share the expense and lessen the pain. Fishing local waters grows old but exploring other waters, well that is exciting.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 2FishinBuddies on Mar 05, 2013, 02:03 PM
can be a real killjoy for sure. Having to leave is bad enough having to reset fuel pump twice just to fill it up is a killer
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 2FishinBuddies on Mar 05, 2013, 04:24 PM
Well put onice! Sad part nothing will change but our rights dwindling.  I was thinking of a used economy vehichle that I could get more trips in with. I just get bummed when season starts to end so I want to head north to squeeze in a few more days.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: glenn1776 on Mar 05, 2013, 07:08 PM
Any hardwater left in the hudson valley area. Looking to get out wed.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 06, 2013, 05:12 AM
Nothing I would trust in Dutchess.  I was on Upton yesterday, and had 3-4 inches under me.  The ice thickness varied where you went.

Unless I go upstate, I think Im done.

Whaaaaaa! :( :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Mar 06, 2013, 02:50 PM
  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 06, 2013, 03:30 PM
and the seasons done...    till next year yall
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 06, 2013, 03:48 PM
Just wanted to welcome Ice Balls son Mark to the Ice Shanty family. Also thank you for posting some photos from the outing at Lake Huntington.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Mar 06, 2013, 06:07 PM
Thinking of getting out 1 more time on private lk near Highland lk which had plenty of ice as of sunday. Planning on sat morn, anybody want to go let me know here or pm me.lou.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 06, 2013, 06:23 PM
  going up to tupperlake  for the pro am tournament  one last blast...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 06, 2013, 06:39 PM
Good luck.  Knock um dead. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 06, 2013, 11:23 PM
Anyone from "down south" thinking about Lake George meet this weeekend??  Thinking of making the trek myself.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 06, 2013, 11:52 PM
Hey ask Mike to go with you !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 07, 2013, 05:58 PM
some hollywood celebrities have decided to invade orange county
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 07, 2013, 08:45 PM
Who are the celebrities that invaided orange county ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 07, 2013, 08:46 PM
brad pitt jessica biel justin timberlake jonah hill and james franko
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Mar 08, 2013, 06:36 AM
Man it is going to be a beautiful weekend upstate  this weekend.. anyone going to tupper lk derby besides Dewey? Wonder how bad that winter storm hit up there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 08, 2013, 06:52 AM
the russianbear is going to the tupperlake event also  ...I am looking forward to meeting him...good luck to iceballs & other members going to the lake George gathering , it's going to be a great weekend ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Mar 08, 2013, 09:21 AM
there shooting right up the street from me. so many people trying to get pics of them
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 08, 2013, 08:31 PM
who, what, and where ?
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Post by: kb on Mar 09, 2013, 05:14 AM
I wouldnt mind some pictures of Jessica Biel.......   ;D
heh heh
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Post by: wetdreams on Mar 09, 2013, 03:24 PM
Well guys i think its over for me down here. I wasnt able to make it out down here this morning but im glad i didnt because one of my friends took a dip in one of the lakes that we fish up in Monticello. He was able to get out no problem luckily. Time to put the ice fishing stuff away & start getting ready for Striper Fishing. For everyone that i have told we are going Striper fishing on my boat out of Gully Marina up in Newburgh get ready because im ready to catch some more 40 pounds. Ill be jumping over to our other site under the same user name & let people know whats going on with the stripers when i put my boat in on May 1st. Everyone be Safe & carefull on the little bit of ice we have left. Walt
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Post by: onice2013 on Mar 09, 2013, 04:38 PM
Well guys i think its over for me down here. I wasnt able to make it out down here this morning but im glad i didnt because one of my friends took a dip in one of the lakes that we fish up in Monticello. He was able to get out no problem luckily. Time to put the ice fishing stuff away & start getting ready for Striper Fishing. For everyone that i have told we are going Striper fishing on my boat out of Gully Marina up in Newburgh get ready because im ready to catch some more 40 pounds. Ill be jumping over to our other site under the same user name & let people know whats going on with the stripers when i put my boat in on May 1st. Everyone be Safe & carefull on the little bit of ice we have left. Walt
me too you take care and make friends ;)
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Post by: onice2013 on Mar 09, 2013, 04:44 PM
I am looking forward to open water crappies/trout/them (walleye after the eye spawn season) grilling and chillin..good luck all.. I just want to hang around for the upstate IS derby reports. Till next season to all ;D
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Post by: wolfpak3770 on Mar 10, 2013, 09:59 PM
Hit the ice today in Sullivan County. 9 inches with an inch or two of slush on top. Lots of bass and gills. Hope to get out again, but the weather forecast doesn't look promising.
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Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 11, 2013, 05:33 AM
I took 2nd place in the pro am tournament event in tupper lake ... I will post some pics when I get home... I have to repack the car from all the prizes & gear that I won & make roon for the 2nd place trophy... team eat me rules  ;D ;D
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Post by: boss j on Mar 11, 2013, 07:30 AM
really!!!!!    awesome dewey!!! cant wait to hear the story...
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Post by: onice2013 on Mar 11, 2013, 07:56 AM
Great for you Dewey! show us some pics of tupper too please ;D I never fished that big lake
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 11, 2013, 09:14 AM
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/ad0cca6b-5817-480f-a513-8ea05aba0ec3_zps1a6c2b51.jpg)         Just a little outing with Wolfpak .usually more jumbos this time of year but the bite was off for them the blue gills were hot and heavy . hoping to get out one more time in Sullivan co.
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Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 11, 2013, 07:34 PM
what a nice weekend in tupper lake absolutely beautiful ...nice weather &  thick ice ... I managed to take 2ND place in the pro-am division...fishing was slow for me ...I did catch a 28 1/2 " pike  5 1/4 lbs on day 2 ..I fished the north end on day 1 with no luck only dink perch ...I had a pike take a 8" sucker & just about spool me it got into the rocks & I lost the fish... day 2 I fished the south end of the lake ...I caught the pike maybe mid morning no monster but big enough to take 2nd in the pro-am ...I was jigging up dinks & smelts all day ...the open division had some beautiful fish caught an almost 8lb walleye a pike that was almost 8lbs & some nice lake trout ...I won some great prizes ... to bad the season is over I would love to try them out ... I can't figure out this posting picture stuff.....
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Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 11, 2013, 08:18 PM
 (http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q748/Deweyicefish/IMG_0599_zps6daf4c8c.jpg)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 11, 2013, 08:24 PM
Fixed your post Dewey.....    Congratulations...   Those are some great prizes.... :clap: :thumbsup: :bow:
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 11, 2013, 08:25 PM
I'll take the tackle box behind the two small red ones! :roflmao: Nice job congrats!  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 11, 2013, 08:28 PM
WOW nice job . That include the hub shelter in your bounty of winnings too ? :bow:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 11, 2013, 08:31 PM
Good job ; very nice. To bad you didnt get the big one on day one. Congrats.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 11, 2013, 08:35 PM
still trying to get up more pics... what a nice weekend...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 11, 2013, 08:46 PM
PS SENY fisher guys n gals you can usually  fish up toward Sullivan county right up until march 15th .Just gota find the east and southern shore lines that aren't to beaten up to gain access to some skinny water. May not be the most productive waters.... but does extend your season some . 
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Post by: kb on Mar 11, 2013, 08:48 PM
Congratulations!!
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Post by: boss j on Mar 11, 2013, 09:07 PM
way to go Dewey!!!
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Post by: mr.clean on Mar 12, 2013, 04:40 AM
Deweyicefish congratulations that is one nice collection of prizes . I 'm curious what did the first place winner walk away with in terms of prizes? Did all the tackle boxes come stocked with tackle? Tupper Lake is a nice area to visit and fish placing among the winners makes any trip extra special. Stay safe .
Steve
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Post by: ejp419 on Mar 12, 2013, 05:02 AM
Great job Deweyicefish! I was checking out some of the contests online and some of them have a pretty nice payoffs. Congrats again....
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Post by: Steelhead71 on Mar 12, 2013, 05:03 AM
Nice job & wonderful way to finish season!
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Post by: onice2013 on Mar 12, 2013, 06:23 AM
Dewey WTG  ;D also, some advice for showing pics.. use the icon above the first smiley face.. when logged in your photo bucket account,, you check the box of the images and they should load here as full page photos and not a hyperlink which many are afraid to click on for fear of downloading viruses (unintentionally of coarse) but yeah Nice derby win! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Mar 12, 2013, 06:31 AM
I wish I went, but my brakes got done Saturday ;D Now I get ready for open water season!! Till next season,, think I'll have to request a site name change to onice2014 lol
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Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 12, 2013, 01:38 PM
some of the boxes had tackle in them frabill shantie lights  frabill bait aerator  frabill tip-up line  sounders   frabill jig pole  1 box full of pk lures 30 of them
a new frabill 8"hand auger  a plano 728 box angled storage system wet lures drain out the back  awsome prizes  from plano & frabill  & the frabill headquarters
shantie .....    they gave out power augers  buddy heaters  pk lures shanties jig poles  a load of stuff...  awsome 2 day tournament....still working on getting
some more pics up ... onice2013 I tryed the icon above the smile face & cant get it to work...I will keep trying
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 12, 2013, 02:04 PM
onice2013 I tryed the icon above the smile face & cant get it to work...I will keep trying

when you click the picture button img.../img comes up (in brackets) you need to put the link between the the picture between the two sets of brackets
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 12, 2013, 03:52 PM
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q748/Deweyicefish/IMG952013031095091429_zps9c7b310b.jpg)       28 1/2 in   5 1/4 lb.   pike    not a monster but enough for 2nd place in pro/am division
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Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 12, 2013, 04:08 PM
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q748/Deweyicefish/IMG_0584_zpse833166f.jpg)

left to rt.  danno my partner  (jakep138 & toxicfisherman) team brotherdads & my self 
team brothersdads stayed at the same motel as us . they fish onidea lake most of the time.
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Post by: wolfpak3770 on Mar 12, 2013, 06:21 PM
Holy Carp! That's a Bassload of gear. Nice job Dewey.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: onice2013 on Mar 12, 2013, 06:44 PM
great northern photo Dewey! you obviously had a great time with a  good bunch too. Lord willing, I'll be up there next season  ;D  Cheers!
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Post by: TrueNorth on Mar 12, 2013, 06:47 PM
Congratulations Dewey, that's some sled load of toys. Good for you. I was down your way (today) at Joe's Small Engine. Was passing through and stopped to say high. I know Joe from my years in the same business as his. All history now.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 12, 2013, 08:04 PM
nice pics Dewey! looks like your haul will get alot more people interested in going next year!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Mar 13, 2013, 12:55 PM
Anyone interested in fishing the Delaware tomorrow shoot me a PM.  I was going to go today but the water was high, fast, and muddy.  Hopefully tomorrow will be better.  It's supposed to be cold and possible snow showers.  I have bait/boat/truck and am looking to go from Callicoon to Cochecton if anyone is interested.  Hopefully leaving around lunchtime or a little before.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 13, 2013, 04:48 PM
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q748/Deweyicefish/IMG952013031095091429_zps9c7b310b.jpg)       28 1/2 in   5 1/4 lb.   pike    not a monster but enough for 2nd place in pro/am division

Ha ha. I love the snot dripping off the fish. Nice one and congrats again
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Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 13, 2013, 06:42 PM
   not a big one but enough to take 2nd place in the pro-am division...  I will take it ... great prizes...& 100.00 cash nice weekend...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Mar 13, 2013, 06:51 PM
Anyone interested in fishing the Delaware tomorrow shoot me a PM.  I was going to go today but the water was high, fast, and muddy.  Hopefully tomorrow will be better.  It's supposed to be cold and possible snow showers.  I have bait/boat/truck and am looking to go from Callicoon to Cochecton if anyone is interested.  Hopefully leaving around lunchtime or a little before.
Disregard, slot has been filled
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Post by: stelth on Mar 13, 2013, 08:40 PM
nice  trip dewey,,congrates,,,
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Post by: topher7694 on Mar 14, 2013, 08:51 AM
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q748/Deweyicefish/IMG_0584_zpse833166f.jpg)

left to rt.  danno my partner  (jakep138 & toxicfisherman) team brotherdads & my self 
team brothersdads stayed at the same motel as us . they fish onidea lake most of the time.

Hey...I know those guys.....Toxicfisher at least....
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Post by: Toxic fisher on Mar 14, 2013, 09:01 AM
Wow Dewey what a prize man!!! Had a blast with u:) jakep138 better step it up next year... Lol jk he's the best and truth be told the attack dog of the team:)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 14, 2013, 03:56 PM
I packed up the frabill trecker today & put away till next ice season ... :( still have a lot of gear to pack up & put away ... :( it was a great season I went to maine , sodus bay & tupper lake on icefishing trips ... and all the good spots around the area here in southern N.Y... I met a lot of nice people & fisherman ...I have enjoyed my winter off ...
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Post by: IceBalls on Mar 14, 2013, 10:40 PM
Dewey........Spring/Summer is coming.............. let's hit some of those same lakes together this season.  I expect to be spending some time in Sullivan County this Summer.  Stay in Touch on Fishfinder,com

IceBalls

P.S............. If there's ice to walk on, I'll be up there this coming week for several days...... got any plans???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 15, 2013, 05:30 AM
I will try iceballs , the ice is gone now ... I have to call the hall & go back to work now... I had a nice winter off... good luck to all the guys going fishing the open water... I will check out the myfishfinder.com I used to go on the site a few years back (deweyopenwater) something like that , I think thats what I went by ?
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Post by: jiignut on Mar 15, 2013, 12:17 PM
hey topher, dont you enjoy this solitude season when everybody is packed up and were on 12" solid  and a good bite.  aahhh, spring.  never had a st. patricks not on the ice with our green hats and guinness.  cheers !
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Post by: wetdreams on Mar 15, 2013, 07:20 PM
Man its quite on here tonight!
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Post by: wetdreams on Mar 15, 2013, 07:25 PM
Hey Stelth want to go to Swinging Bridge tomorrow to catch some WALLEYE ?  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 15, 2013, 08:10 PM
Hey Iceballs how about holding the get together next year at Swinging Bridge sometime in late Febryary to catch some of those WALLEYE that are in there ? ;D ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Mar 15, 2013, 08:21 PM
hey topher, dont you enjoy this solitude season when everybody is packed up and were on 12" solid  and a good bite.  aahhh, spring.  never had a st. patricks not on the ice with our green hats and guinness.  cheers !


lol, try 15"...but I am also in the mountains in PA   .....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 15, 2013, 08:49 PM
Thanks topher i'll give that a try.  ;)
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Post by: HSBigDaddy on Mar 16, 2013, 09:10 AM
Just wanted to welcome Ice Balls son Mark to the Ice Shanty family. Also thank you for posting some photos from the outing at Lake Huntington.
Steve
Thank you Mr. Clean.  You are welcome.  And congrats to Dewey.  Very Nice!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 17, 2013, 12:03 AM
To all members still going out stay safe and good fishing. Wetdreams Swingbridge is a possible location for a gathering. The down side is because of its size and use for hydroelectric production the resevior takes a while to freeze over and produce ice thick enough to support a large group of people. I believe this is one reason why the annual King of THe Ice contest was relocated to White Lake.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 17, 2013, 12:15 AM
To all members still going out stay safe and good fishing. Wetdreams Swingbridge is a possible location for a gathering. The down side is because of its size and use for hydroelectric production the resevior takes a while to freeze over and produce ice thick enough to support a large group of people. I believe this is one reason why the annual King of THe Ice contest was relocated to White Lake.
Steve

I also heard from several people that they keep lowering the water level there without warning, leaving a space between the ice above and the water,  If you go through into that space.....you're DONE !!!   
I don't know if it will be me arranging a get-together next year, or someone else, but whoever it is, Swinging Bridge is worthwhile keeping in mind (with an eye towards extreme caution).

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 17, 2013, 12:46 AM
I also heard from several people that they keep lowering the water level there without warning, leaving a space between the ice above and the water,  If you go through into that space.....you're DONE !!!   
I don't know if it will be me arranging a get-together next year, or someone else, but whoever it is, Swinging Bridge is worthwhile keeping in mind (with an eye towards extreme caution).

IceBalls
   I forgot about that and you are correct IceBalls. This is why you are not allowed to ice fish on the N.Y.C. reservoirs in the Catskills and futher upstate.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 18, 2013, 06:46 AM
This may be the sun setting on my2013 ice fishing season  (http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/daef7487-af62-4d40-92a8-df170abec269_zpsd6e00606.jpg).   I hope not... like to get out one more time ,was out yesterday on my local lake in Sullivan county had 8-10 inches of ice still . Sunfish galore some small bass and 10 in perch . But if truly the end of the season ...it was a great one
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 18, 2013, 06:51 AM
I'm jealous. My stuff is all packed up and put away
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 18, 2013, 07:04 AM
Have to agree with jignut.. Sullivan county has some great ice still .I would say this has been an average year up here fishing from the first week in January until March 15th is pretty normal . But we don't get 18 to 24 inches that we use to in the mid to late 90s. Different world up here compared to Bloomingburg and parts south
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 18, 2013, 07:25 AM
Had a low of 6 this morning. Its 10 now.  And a nice winter forecast for the next week.  Good Stuff.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 18, 2013, 07:30 AM
How far into Sullivan do you still have ice?  We have none here.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 18, 2013, 09:42 AM
Just outside of Wurtsboro . I wouldn't be on the ice if it wasn't safe ,with that in mind you have to know the lakes you fish for springs runoffs  etc. This time of year the east and north shores can get pretty beat up with sun and runoff . Not the time of year to go exploring for that new honey hole spot on unfamiliar waters. The Great divide is exit 114 ,north of there the weather can be night and day . Not sure where jiignut resides ,but north toward liberty seems to be the  new snow belt .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Mar 18, 2013, 02:11 PM
Everyone needs  to play nice on here. Just a reminder, reports and conditions should only be reported on the R&C boards. False reports can and will result in a member being moderated and/or banned.  

adkRoy

Thread being re-opened but the above warning still applies!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 20, 2013, 06:21 AM
Adk Roy my thanks to you and all others for cleaning up and restoring this thread. I will do my best to only report ice conditions and my successes /failure-bad days in the proper community. I think this happens with a lot of the BS threads.
  Once again a big thank you to you and all the others Mods. I know we do not make your job easy.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 20, 2013, 09:00 AM
Now that we are getting into soft water season, does anyone else chase perch and crappie via a boat or shore? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 20, 2013, 04:56 PM
Kb I fish mostly from shore since not owning a boat and also suffering from motion sickness. Even on fresh water and windy day and choppy water would give me problems.
 
 Folks Ice Balls and I exchanged a couple private messages over the recent closing of this now restored thread. He invited me down to Long Island for some salt water charter boat fishing. I thanked him and declined do to my sea/motion sickness problems. I proposed to him and now the rest of you having a summer gathering of SENY Ice Shanty members either fish and picnic some where or just meet at a restaurant/tavern and eat, drink , BS, etc.  I suggest a place called Rhodes Tavern on rte.17 northbound in Sloatsburg as a possible location.This is near Harriman State Park so we could fish then go over and eat . I'm open to all suggestions/ideas and know some county/town parks have covered pavilions they rent out to groups for a day .Many ban alcohol though because of problems with behavior. Give this some some thought and respond back here or by private message. I post this idea over on MFF in a week or so as many members are switching to that website with the approaching open water season.  Stay safe everyone and enjoy your spring ,summer and fall fishing.
Steve
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Post by: kb on Mar 20, 2013, 05:12 PM
I would definitely be interested in a get together. My Work schedule gets kind of screwy during the summertime, so I'd have to wing it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Doitnow on Mar 20, 2013, 06:39 PM
Adk Roy my thanks to you and all others for cleaning up and restoring this thread. I will do my best to only report ice conditions and my successes /failure-bad days in the proper community. I think this happens with a lot of the BS threads.
  Once again a big thank you to you and all the others Mods. I know we do not make your job easy.
Steve
:bow: :bow: :bow:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 21, 2013, 03:55 PM
To all you SOUTHERN NY anglers who missed the get together on Huntington .........

Steve (Mr. Clean) has a great idea here for us to fish & party together this Summer..............

Get in touch with him NOW if you're interested so he will have time to make the necessary arrangements.

STEVE:  Call on me anytime if you need help in setting this thing up.     Rodger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 22, 2013, 06:11 AM
Ice Balls /Roger thank you for your support, I will start a thread on the summer gathering over on MYFishFinder on Sat. Or Sun. The restaurant/tavern mentioned in my previous post is just a suggestion I picked it because of it's location on a major highway also Has an NJ. Transit rail line near by and a little shorter trip for people like Rodger and The Russian Bear. I'm open to other suggestions also thinking about Lake Superior State Park in Sullivan county. If anyone has info. on how you get permits for your boat to Harriman State Park Lakes contact me I think you have to have the boat and PFD's inspected. Also not sure if there is a time window in which you have to do this for example April -June . I believe you can only use row boats and canoes trolling motors alright no gas motors.
  If this sounds like a good time to you post here or private message me . I will cleanout the few message I have listed in my inbox.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 23, 2013, 08:21 PM
Got out locally today wind was brutal and fishing wasn't great. But hey being out there was awesome , holes gota lil sloppy toward the end of the day . Giving it another try tomorrow ,better weather is predicted .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 24, 2013, 02:34 AM
uh oh, R&C R&C !
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Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 24, 2013, 10:06 AM
(http://i1357.photobucket.com/albums/q748/Deweyicefish/0322131655_zpsf571b340.jpg)

   got out for the last time friday with a buddy of mine......fresh fish for dinner tonight with friends.... the best....
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Post by: kb on Mar 24, 2013, 11:20 AM
Nice assortment. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 24, 2013, 03:25 PM
WOW.... Bullheads...throuugh the ice!!!  Never saw that before.....what were they biting on??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 24, 2013, 07:12 PM
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/DSCN0106_zps2f09bbe2.jpg)                                                                                      May be the last hoorah for 2013
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 24, 2013, 09:08 PM
the bullheads were caught on nightwalkers & tip-ups  cold water good eating iceballs ...I target them a nice fillet on them...I ate them for dinner tonight...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 24, 2013, 09:26 PM
Last bullhead I had, I BBQed over an open fire while camping.  Delicious.

I jigged a small one up on Boyds a few years ago on a small pimple.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 25, 2013, 12:47 AM
I gotta try that.....we used to catch Bullheads in a small lake in The Bronx when I was a kid.  We'd build a fire and cook them on sticks.....eat them right there.  Delicious !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 25, 2013, 01:24 AM
Deweyicefish great way to close out your ice season . I have never targeted Bullheads but have caught a couple on minnows fished on tipups. Hardwater diehard beautiful color on the fins of those perch .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 25, 2013, 02:33 AM
Just for everyones information I posted my idea for the summer gathering over on MYFishFinder . I will give it a couple weeks time and see how much if any interest there is and proceed from that point. Also later today I will post some information I received in a pm about registering boats at Harriman and Sterling Forest State Parks.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 25, 2013, 04:10 AM
I caught 1 of the bullheads while jigging it was a surprise to me & they are good eating...mr clean I may come to summer party if I can.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 25, 2013, 03:57 PM
Everyone here is some information about boat permits for Harriman and Sterling forest state parks from member 4Everlaker. You can obtain the permits any time between April through November. Some lakes only have a limited number of gate keys given out. You need to have life vests/pfd for the total number of people listed on the boat spec. tag/label. Island Pond will not be open to boats to June this year. To get more details call the phone number posted below it is for the Lake Tiorotti office in Harriman state park.

                              Lake Tiorotti office (HSP)    (845)-351-2568


Dewyicefish I will add your name to the list of people who have expressed an interest in a summer gathering.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 25, 2013, 04:38 PM
http://nysparks.com/regions/attachments/FishinginthePalisadesInterstateParks.pdf
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 4everlaker on Mar 26, 2013, 05:23 AM
http://nysparks.com/regions/attachments/FishinginthePalisadesInterstateParks.pdf

(http://i1359.photobucket.com/albums/q800/southside5911/9f5fce8d-f9dc-4c69-944c-14389cf95995_zps1c636b95.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 26, 2013, 06:12 AM
Kb and 4everlaker thank you for posting the information regarding Palisades interstate park system pdf . This should help out a lot of fellow members.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 27, 2013, 02:51 PM
I gotta try that.....we used to catch Bullheads in a small lake in The Bronx when I was a kid.  We'd build a fire and cook them on sticks.....eat them right there.  Delicious !!
Iceballs.... reuse your dead or used bait for bullhead. We will just put them on the bottom. Just like in the Summer, the bite is usually hot til about 10 PM.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Mar 27, 2013, 03:01 PM
Also, the ones you catch will be the larger ones that are the BOW's breeders.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Apr 07, 2013, 02:12 AM
Just wanted to update everyone on my idea for a summer gathering. To date I have heard from three members who are interested in some type of gathering. I also posted this on MFF so if anyone is interrested please post here or private message me by April twentieth. I would like to have something arranged by early May, working in retail the more advanced notice I give my employer the better chances of my getting time off.(July also starts vacation period where I work) After the twentieth I will post here and on MFF if there is a lot of interest or contact those members who expressed interest if numbers are small. So we can work out details and make this happen, stay safe and enjoy the open water.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Apr 22, 2013, 02:45 AM
Since my last post about possibly having a summer gathering I have not received any private messages from members expressing interest. At this point I will be contacting the few members who responded and see what we can work out.
 Enjoy your spring and summer everyone , stay safe.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jun 08, 2013, 01:42 AM
Greetings to any SENY members who check into the website during the off ice fishing season. I hope everyone is fine and has not suffered any damage/problems from post tropical storm Andrea.  Open water fishing will be affected with all this rain. Hopefully areas damaged by hurricane Sandy do not see further damage.
 Take care ,stay safe and good fishing.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jun 08, 2013, 11:14 AM
With all this rain, the only traveling that's involved to get to water, is going into the basement.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jun 09, 2013, 01:31 AM
KB I know the feeling thankfully my basement stayed dry this time always pray the electric power stays on so the sump pump can do it's job. I've been flooded a few times over the years.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Jun 22, 2013, 08:19 AM
here you guys go!

http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage (http://www.youtube.com/embed/E6HFUtymKOs?feature=player_detailpage)





I seen you had posted recently and reminded of your video, had to watch again. Awesome fish, congrats again!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 22, 2013, 03:24 PM
I seen you had posted recently and reminded of your video, had to watch again. Awesome fish, congrats again!

Haha thanks! I watched it again a few weeks ago also, still can't figure out how I didn't loose her. I check the site on and off in the warm season.... my cousin is currently working on the taxidermy of the fish so once I get that back I'll post some pictures of it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jun 22, 2013, 06:12 PM
On days like today with high himidity and temps, that I dream of ice.  On the lake and in my glass
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Jun 22, 2013, 06:25 PM
Looking forward to the mount pics.

Whether it is hot, humid, chilly or down right cold, usually my mind drifts to the subject of ice fishing from time to time...  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jun 22, 2013, 06:46 PM
WHAT?? ICE??? WHERE??? IM IN!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jun 23, 2013, 05:17 AM
Good to see some off season activity in the New York community/forum. Summer is surely here with the near ninety temps. and humidity. Looking forward to seeing the finished mount Loudmouth give yourself credit you did a great job playing the fish . Thankfully the hook set was in a corner of the mouth and your leader stayed clear of the teeth.
  As always stay safe on the water everyone ice season will be here before to long.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jun 23, 2013, 07:42 PM
well i must say the roundout res has been pretty nice this year. broke the 10 mark with a 11 lb 8 oz laker. second fish, 1st was a 8 lb 2 oz laker! i was off the water that day at 9:00 am. also getting some fun playing chess with the browns. i checkmated 2 browns today...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 23, 2013, 09:30 PM
only went out once this year open water and this was the result
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/395207_10151963337939428_961561437_n.jpg)
gotta keep the freezer filled
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jun 24, 2013, 04:48 AM
Nice catch. I hit the spawn and had a few days like that too. Gotta love it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 24, 2013, 11:15 AM
Nice catch. I hit the spawn and had a few days like that too. Gotta love it.

They weren't spawning tho water temp was in the 60's.... I want to know what it would be like if I did hit the spawn
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jun 24, 2013, 01:14 PM
It's wild. I limited out in a matter of 90 minutes. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 05, 2013, 10:16 PM
Quick update on my mount.... spoke to my cousin (doing the taxidermy on my muskie) he said he'll probably have it done for winter..... He has some deer head to do and a couple bears. He also said he's going to take his time since he want's to do it right the first time!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jul 06, 2013, 01:28 AM
Loudmouth just like you we will all have to wait and see the finished mount. While it will not be easy that is what you want in a taxidermist someone who takes their time to do the best job they can for you,with the video of the catch and mount you will have memories of a great fish and day on the ice.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 14, 2013, 11:21 PM
Thank you for the reply Loud mouth. I maybe wrong but Greenwood Lake is only stocked with hybrid Tiger musky/Norlunge to my knowledge. Also heard you mentioning walleyes on your video are they in both lakes or just Upper Greenwood? Have you purchased a lip grip device or gaff since catching the musky? So you will be ready for the next big fish.

Steve

After doing some research tonight I was wrong about greenwood lake not being stocked with Tiger Muskies..... NJ does stock tiger muskies and normal muskies..... from what I can tell NY only stocks trout in GWL.... So they are in there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jul 15, 2013, 02:20 AM
Loudmouth thank you for the information. I will have to go back through this thread I know someone posted an access spot for Greenwood lake this past season don't think I wrote it down know it is by some park. I may also see what New Jersey charges for nonresident license.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Aug 06, 2013, 09:28 PM
So this year just keeps getting better got a hole in one today while playing golf 1 day prior to 6 months since catching the muskie! Wonder what's going to happen next!
(https://sphotos-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/971787_10152116484329428_311929870_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Aug 06, 2013, 11:15 PM
ok    start playin the lotto!!!   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: chuckrudy on Aug 07, 2013, 08:31 AM
Hope your luck stays with you. :tipup: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 07, 2013, 08:43 AM
Powerball $425 million.....enough to pay for that mount with some left over
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 23, 2013, 08:13 AM
http://www.hvsos.com/exhibitors.html      I know we don't get a lot of outdoor shows but kick across this     
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 05, 2013, 08:18 PM
Just stopping by Ladies and Gents ! LOTS of big things in store for the upcoming season.....Hope to see most of you at some point in time ! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Sep 06, 2013, 03:00 AM
Topher good to hear from you I hope all is well with and your family. Your daughter must be getting big if my memory is correct she is three or four already take care hope to see you some time this ice season.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jakep138 on Sep 10, 2013, 05:50 PM
Just stopping by Ladies and Gents ! LOTS of big things in store for the upcoming season.....Hope to see most of you at some point in time !
placed my order through my brother toxicfisher  after seeing his rods and playing with them I know what I'm running from here on out ......  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: topher7694 on Sep 10, 2013, 06:20 PM
placed my order through my brother toxicfisher  after seeing his rods and playing with them I know what I'm running from here on out ......  ;D

It's on the dryer with topcoat of epoxy as we speak....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jakep138 on Sep 10, 2013, 06:43 PM
It's on the dryer with topcoat of epoxy as we speak....
awesome can't wait !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Sep 20, 2013, 12:28 AM
ICEBALLS is In Da House !!!  HiYa guys.... just stopping bye to say Hello.  Got Ice Fever already!!   Having a great
Summer with my new (Used) Pop-Up camper and spending entirely too much time out in the ocean.  Been a fantastic year for HUGE Sea Bass, Porgys, Stripers, Fluke.  Looking forward to some innings with the Mahi-Mahi and Bluefin Tuna for the next 90 days.
Gotta get down in my garage and start sorting out the ice gear........ never too soon!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Sep 20, 2013, 05:23 AM
IceBalls nice to hear from you ,sounds like you had a great open water season.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 26, 2013, 04:40 PM
I was reading some recent posts on other threads concerning a meet and greet/get together .I was wondering if others in Southeast NY would have an intrest in this type of gathering .Myself i was thinking November (date unknown) in the Middletown NY area as it has easy access I84/ RT17(I86).The Gander Mountain ,Dicks sporting goods as well as Thurway sporting goods  should be stocked with ice fishing gear . I know we tried a meet on Huntington last season but did not attend . I believe it went well.  I made a New post to discuss this .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Sep 27, 2013, 06:53 PM
I was reading some recent posts on other threads concerning a meet and greet/get together .I was wondering if others in Southeast NY would have an intrest in this type of gathering .Myself i was thinking November (date unknown) in the Middletown NY area as it has easy access I84/ RT17(I86).The Gander Mountain ,Dicks sporting goods as well as Thurway sporting goods  should be stocked with ice fishing gear . I know we tried a meet on Huntington last season but did not attend . I believe it went well.  I made a New post to discuss this .

November?!? I'll be in the woods filling tags!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Sep 27, 2013, 07:21 PM
Me too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 02, 2013, 02:49 PM
Hello gang! I'm ready for another season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 03, 2013, 05:17 AM
Pooley good to see a post from you I hope all is well with you.Hopefully can hook up with you and the rest of the Suffern group this ice season.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 03, 2013, 11:38 PM
HiYa Guys !!!    Can't help it....... Just gotta BRAG !!!   Last Thursday, out of Montauk on "The Viking Starship", won the pool ($400.00) with a 30 lb. Striper !!!  Then, today (Thurs.) out of Captree on "The Laura Lee"....won the pool again with a 6 lb. Fluke  (boat has RSA License to take Fluke out of season) !!!  WHAT A WEEK !!!! 
As much fun as this is...... it still can't hold a candle to hauling a nice fish out of a hole in the ice !!!

Hey Chris & Steve...... good to see you guys on line again!!  Hope we can all get together on the ice this year !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 04, 2013, 04:18 AM
Iceballs/Roger good to see you here on Ice Shanty also,congrats on two nice fish and boat pool wins. Just curious what is an RSA license never heard of one. Once Hardwater Diehard posts a date for the November gathering I'll put in for the day off so hopefully will see you at Middletown Gander Mountain.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 04, 2013, 10:50 AM
Hey guys, just too busy this season to be online much. Rodger, great job on the fish, and the pools! i will try to make the november meeting.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 04, 2013, 03:56 PM
mr. clean/Steve;  An RSA license is a special permit issued by the DEC to Party Boats.  It permits them to take certain species of fish after the regular season ends.  Ostensibly, this is for research purposes on those species....... there are special rules, for example;  The regular On-season  minimum size for Fluke is 19", but the RSA size is a "slot size" of 14" to 18".  Any fish below, or above, those sizes must be returned to the water.  I think the scientists are trying to determine the current biomass of Fluke in that year class.
Unfortunately, I think it's a sloppy and unfair method.  Only those Party Boats with enough $$$$$$ to purchase such a license can offer their patrons a chance to fish after the season ends.  Also, it removes millions of small fish from the biomass because people are taking those small (14") fish home for food........ there isn't that much meat on a 14" fish to make it worthwhile.  So, basically, "The Rich Get Richer".....  and screw the rest of us !!

Now, before someone jumps down my neck for taking a 6 lb. Fluke in violation of the rules (to win the boat pool)..... the pool rules do not say you must "Keep" the Fluke to win.....you only have to catch it, weigh it, and return it to the sea to be a winner...... and that is what we did to mine.
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Post by: pooley on Oct 04, 2013, 05:09 PM
I was about to give you heck Rodger!  ::)
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 05, 2013, 04:02 AM
Iceballs/Roger thank you for the license explanation. I agree about losing small fluke from the biomass. My family and I have made almost yearly vacation trips to Ocean City,NJ. since 1996 the majority of the fluke I have seen caught fall between 14 to 18 inches. The current length limit is 17.5 in NJ. waters if things have not changed since my last visit in June 2012.
 I look forward to seeing Pooley and you at the November gathering. Thank you for releasing your pool winning Fluke.
Steve
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 05, 2013, 05:40 PM
Steve;  Happy to learn the NJ Fluke size is 17.5".  Even that has been steadily rising, year by year, to it's current size.  The real problem in NY/NJ region is the commercial fishery for fluke.  The commercial guys are allowed to take 14" fish in HUGE numbers (because the 14" fish are "Plate Size" for the restaurant trade, and are therefore most desireable).  When you take millions of fish of this size, which have not yet reached breeding age, you immediately prevent the biomass from reproducing in sufficient numbers....and it will sooner or later, collapse!!)  We found this out the hard way with the Blackback Flounder, which are now as scarce as "chickens teeth".
Here in NY the Fluke minimum size is 19" with only a four fish bag limit.  Even the best fishermen have a hard time putting together a limit catch.  When we catch 18" fish all day, we call them "Jersey Fluke" as we toss them back in!!
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Post by: deweyicefish on Oct 05, 2013, 10:26 PM
hello guys I don't stray to far...hope for a nice ice seasson for all... nice fish rodger  hope to fish with you this winter...
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Post by: boss j on Oct 06, 2013, 11:29 AM
DEWEY whats up???   i was just looking at the drill press i am getting hopefully tomorrow. its time to set up my workbench and produce some of the spoons i made last year. i have found some better ways to produce them easy with limited production time. these i am sure i will be able to sell easy. i plan, if i cant go along with you to the tornies, to send some with you and start to get my lures out to others...   the crappies, perch. 'gills, walleyes, and just about anything else that swims under the ice all have been caught on them and the few people i have let try them have all given me great reports!   if anyone is interested pm me and we can talk...


ITS TIME TO FILL THE FREEZER!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 07, 2013, 04:58 AM
Dewey welcome back hope you had a good summer and open water season. I do not know if you or Boss Jigs have seen a thread by Redneck Fisher (formally William Berger) about the NY. Pro-Am tournament series. Tim Thomas answered one of his questions he is also looking to hear from people who fished in the tournaments and see what their thoughts are on the whole experience.
Steve
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 07, 2013, 10:43 PM
HiYa Dewey......Good to hear from you.  John and I a glad to have had the chance to meet you and talk for awhile last season.  Looking forward to getting together for some fishing this year!  Let's stay in touch

Rodger
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 08, 2013, 06:20 AM
I have a question that hopefully someone can answer this past Saturday I was in the Eldred,NY. area. Driving on rt.55 saw a new name in front of the Eldred Preserve property anyone know why the name change and what happened to the preserve?
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 08, 2013, 10:43 AM
Steve:  Eldred Preserve shut down completely about two years ago.  My buddy Johnny lives about ten minutes away from there and was very friendly with the original owners.  He told me that they didn't want the bother any more and could not find a buyer to take over (as of last year).  The restaurant stayed open for awhile, but even that closed last year.
I was never one to pay to fish, but it's still a big loss for thousands of kids who caught their first Trout there !!
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 09, 2013, 07:22 AM
Roger thank you for the information on Eldred preserve bit of a shock when I saw the sign. I think they were open for fifty or more years,only fished there once as a young child with my paternal grand parents .
On the fishing front Toronto reservoir looks a little low still water around the Iroquois sport club docks. Next time I'm in the area will check the access area at end of Muscoe road . Hopefully water level is higher then in years past still a haul to main part of reservoir but easier to pull gear on ice or ice and a little snow.
Steve
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 09, 2013, 10:40 PM
Must have driven past Toronto Res. a hundred times but never fished it.  Is it worth the effort??  How far is the pull from the access site to decent fishable water??
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 10, 2013, 06:07 AM
Roger the access site is by where the creek from Black Lake feeds into the res. so I would stay towards the right shoreline walking out to main section. I do not think this area is that deep maybe ten feet in spots. I'm not the best at judging distances but it at least a quarter to half mile walk to main section of res. I have only fished Toronto once when there was access to the dam area caught a few bluegills nothing to brag about your buddy John should talk to other locals and get their opinions. The state record chain pickerel may still come from Toronto the fish was caught back in 1965 and weighed 8lbs. and 9 ounces if my memory is correct. One section of the res. was and may still be private for the use of Iroquois sports club members at one time it was marked off with buoys.
Steve
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Post by: deweyicefish on Oct 10, 2013, 05:52 PM
nice to see some talk about the ice  I can't wait ...I am starting to get the gear ready a wheeler this year will help ...
boss jigs I have used your jigs ... I have caught everything on them some huge bass in sodus bay last year at the ice pro am..
perch & crappies just about everything ... :icefish:
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 11, 2013, 08:51 PM
I was in Gander Mountain and reserved the Lodge for 12/14/2013 from 2:00 pm til 6:00 pm .  PS the ice guide is in at that location .
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 11, 2013, 10:57 PM
Ditto on the In-Fisherman 2014 Ice Guide about 6 copies left on the magazine rack when I was there earlier today hopefully they have more in storage.
I was in Sullivan county this afternoon stopped by the access spot for Toronto Reservoir at end of Muscoe rd.(off of rt.55) if water level does not drop dramatically should be able to get out from this spot. Also to revise my distance estimate on length of hike to main body of reservoir to one half mile or longer.
Steve
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 11, 2013, 11:33 PM
Steve;  Thanks for the update re: Toronto Res.  Unfortunately, my 71 year old bones are not up for a 1/2 mile hike anymore, so I think I'll stick to some smaller bodies of water.  When you're in your 30's and 40's you never think a 1/2 mile hike can slow you down!!  Tke heed guys..... you're ALL in for a rude awakening some day !!!   LOLOL
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Post by: kb on Oct 12, 2013, 12:08 AM
We used to put my friends grandfather into our sled and pull him out with the rest of the gear.   We took him fishing till he fell out of a tree deer hunting at 84, and bruised his ribs. (That was the beginning of the end for him).
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 12, 2013, 12:36 AM
Roger I'm only in my early fifties but know what you are talking about also do not want to get clothes soaked from sweat in cold weather and increase chance of getting hypothermia.
Steve
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Post by: deweyicefish on Oct 12, 2013, 12:34 PM
Mr clean thanks for the info I went to the gander & pick up the infisherman ice guide...
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Post by: pooley on Oct 13, 2013, 08:56 AM
I'm 52, and 1/2 mile is not that bad, if the snow isn't deep. I keep myself in shape, so it does kill me dragging a sled out there. I rode a lot of miles on my road bike this year, including a 63 mile ride, to keep in shape.  ;D
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Post by: boss j on Oct 13, 2013, 01:29 PM
OK well then pooley can drag out everyones gear, hes in such good shape! thanks pooley... lol
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 14, 2013, 03:09 AM
Dewey your welcome nice to be able to pay it forward as the saying goes enjoy the magazine. Pooley I should follow your example and start taking daily walks or dig out my old bicycle. Also know you need to stay in shape to do your volunteer fire fighting.
Steve
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Post by: jiignut on Oct 16, 2013, 06:22 PM
You dont need a truck to go ice fishing, unless you want your stuff stolen out of the back while your at the pub having "dinner". My fish trap pro slides fully loaded right into my low bumper, tire studded, tank of a subaru impreza. Sure your truck with a cap may deter thievery,, but its not climate controlled and everything stays frozen. In the hatchback it warms up, dries out, ice chunks arent still clinging on next time out. Hell, i've even left bait in there overnight no problemo. And did i mention 24 mpg average highway/sport driving the twisties?  Yes, I have gone through my truck stage, but this is what works for me now.
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Post by: jiignut on Oct 16, 2013, 06:28 PM
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Post by: deweyicefish on Oct 16, 2013, 07:41 PM
I put my frabill trecker in the back of my 2006 jetta diesel, plus gear with the back seat folded down & great mpg ... :)
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 24, 2013, 04:29 PM
F + W Ice Fishing mag is at Gander in Middletown NY .... also check the Wally world ....pick up the last copy in Monticello Im sure Middletown has em too
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 25, 2013, 12:52 AM
Was at Middletown Gander last Weds. and there were no ice mags there at all !!
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Post by: boss j on Oct 25, 2013, 01:23 AM
Middletown Gander mountain is a very BAD store! the way they look at a lot of things is like it is our HONOR to spend our money on what they tell us we want....   and they never really have the things i NEED!!
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Post by: kb on Oct 25, 2013, 06:28 AM
Glad Im not the only one who doesnt care for them much.

BTW  Barnes and Noble in Pok/Wapp Falls has a stack of both ice magazines when I last was in there
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Post by: topher7694 on Oct 29, 2013, 02:06 PM
Long time no see for most of you, hope you are all looking forward to the upcoming season...I have popped in now and then, but now am pretty much gearing up for the upcoming season...Lots of changes in my situation, which most of you already know about. Picked up a few new Pro Staff positions this off season as well...Tight Lines Boys !
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 29, 2013, 07:07 PM
Hey - Hey - Hey..... Topher is "Back In The House" !!!  Nice to see you here buddy.  What????  No ice yet down by you????  You're always getting out before me !!!!  Been seeing some of your latest creations on FB......looking real good.  Meanwhile, I've been banging away at those ocean going critters...... of my last three Party Boat trips I hit the boat pool TWICE (once with a 35 lb. Striper !!!)   Blackfish season is in full swing now..... limited out last week with fish to 5 lbs. and filled my freezer yesterday with two Striped Bass of 24 and 28 lbs.
Can't wait for first ice...... my neighbors are tired of hearing me fire up my auger in the driveway.  Stay in touch.... let's see who can find "walkable" ice first this year !!! 
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Post by: boss j on Oct 29, 2013, 09:10 PM
Long time no see for most of you, hope you are all looking forward to the upcoming season...I have popped in now and then, but now am pretty much gearing up for the upcoming season...Lots of changes in my situation, which most of you already know about. Picked up a few new Pro Staff positions this off season as well...Tight Lines Boys !

nice to see your around. maybe we can get out this year. and how can i see what ya making???
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Post by: IceBalls on Oct 30, 2013, 12:36 AM
nice to see your around. maybe we can get out this year. and how can i see what ya making???

John;  Topher is owner and builder at T7 CUSTOM RODS.  He shows what he's working on in Facebook from time to time.  I have a couple of his rods....they are "perfection"!!!  I matched them up with a couple of the new "In-Line" reels and love the way they fish.  Pick up a couple (he'll make them to your own specs)..... you won't be sorry.
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Post by: pooley on Oct 31, 2013, 04:16 PM
nice to see your around. maybe we can get out this year. and how can i see what ya making???
I own a couple of his rods also, and they rock!
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Post by: boss j on Oct 31, 2013, 11:38 PM
well i have heard of them, i would like to get one in my hand for a hour or so....
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Post by: boss j on Oct 31, 2013, 11:40 PM
i have the itch bad now tho!!!! i got my sled out and am working to make it a flipover from a few plan i found on here. but i gotta do a few things differant ya know...

hope to get some pics but i still dont have a camera since the 1 i lost on the ice....   lol hopes
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 01, 2013, 08:24 AM
Seems like you guys sure do have a lot of time to work on your stuff.... I'm too busy hunting/working
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Post by: boss j on Nov 01, 2013, 10:20 AM
i am not hunting this year, moved and need time to learn the woods. so i figure i need to do something.....    lol


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Post by: mr.clean on Nov 02, 2013, 01:34 AM
I was in Middletown yesterday afternoon getting new boots for work. Stopped in Gander Mountain they had ice fishing gear out picked up a few tungsten jigs. The display seemed smaller then past years. Also did not see one in-line reel or in-line combo. Next time I'm in the area will stop in Dick's .
Steve
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Post by: mr.clean on Nov 03, 2013, 03:22 AM
I was over at Thruway market in Walden Saturday afternoon they have a selection of ice gear out. Not a big selection one two sided section of display rack . Once again I did not see any Straight/in line reels or combos.
Steve
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Post by: pooley on Nov 03, 2013, 07:46 AM
I've stopped relying on the local box stores for most of my gear.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 03, 2013, 09:07 AM
Once december comes around their displays will get bigger.... it's not even rifle season yet so they are still focused on deer season
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Post by: deweyicefish on Nov 03, 2013, 04:32 PM
I will be going to the local bait& tackle shops over the next few weeks to put up some flyers
on this years  New York State  Ice Pro - Am Tournament Series ...This is a great tournament
to fish a lot of fun ...http://www.NYSiceproam.com/
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Post by: boss j on Nov 03, 2013, 07:29 PM
hey dewey      if you can send me a flyer...
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Post by: icefisherman10990 on Nov 05, 2013, 06:18 PM
Seems like you guys sure do have a lot of time to work on your stuff.... I'm too busy hunting/working
hey loudmouth hows your hunting season going? were do you hunt at
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 06, 2013, 09:14 AM
hey loudmouth hows your hunting season going? were do you hunt at

2 does and got a bear sunday night... still waiting on a buck and got another bear I should get a chance to kill (thanks dad for transferring a tag over when I do) lol. I got a couple spots in a 30minute radius I hunt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Nov 06, 2013, 09:42 AM
You in Florida ny? I've passed on a lot so far still waiting for that bigger buck. I hunt in Warwick and Monroe
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Post by: boss j on Nov 07, 2013, 10:11 PM
well I got the striker hardwater today and tried it on. all i can say is FURNACE!!!!!

 the knees are great, a little low unless you run the bibs up...   i must say though that the pockets on each leg are in the perfect spot to grab and pull a little up to cover your knees as you get to a tip-up.

i sat outside for a LONG time today in it and know that its a good cold or windy day set. it is made VERY well! i love the layout of pockets and accessability.

the vents under the armpit area let the heat out well.

the zippers are awesome! the bibs leg zipper goes all the way to the hip for easy on/off.

it is a lot lighter then i expected. and while i had it all on i went for a walk to see how it moved. i was very comfortable. just my old carhart jacket weighs more then the bibs and jacket!

the hood is zipped on/off or folded back. it has a memory headband so you can adjust to how you want for each day.

 profishingsupply.com    and the phone# is:612 801 7967.   when i called with some questions about the suit and its function range i learned alot. these people are very helpful and a pleasure to do business with.

they sent it right out and i got it 2 days after place the order in the morning. Check this place out, ALOT OF GOOD STUFF......
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 08, 2013, 05:14 PM
You in Florida ny? I've passed on a lot so far still waiting for that bigger buck. I hunt in Warwick and Monroe

I hunt in Warwick and Middletown passes on a lot of first year bucks
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Post by: boss j on Nov 09, 2013, 08:03 PM
does anyone recomend someone to tune up my jiffy in the Middletown to Monticello areas? please pm me details.





     thanks

     boss jigs
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Post by: mr.clean on Nov 11, 2013, 05:54 AM
Boss Ji glad to hear you like the Striker Hardwater ice suit. I had to check a phone book there is J.J.Sommer's Inc. on Broadway in Monticello they maybe able to tune up your auger. I think they deal mostly with lawn mowers but it would not hurt to call them and ask if they will work on an ice auger engine.

   J.J.Sommer's  365 Broadway Monticello,NY. 794-7740

Steve
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Post by: boss j on Nov 11, 2013, 06:09 AM
thanks mr clean. thats what i am looking for. ill post after i get to talk with them.
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Post by: kb on Nov 11, 2013, 06:47 AM
Most any small engine mower repair shop can do it.  I took mine to Adams here in Poughkeepsie.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 11, 2013, 07:12 AM
authorized service center according to Jiffys web site     PORT JERVIS JOHN's MOWER SHOP INC 30 RTE 42 & 97 845.856.7120           
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Post by: tipup28 on Nov 13, 2013, 03:25 PM
skim ice on the ponds this morning!
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Post by: kb on Nov 15, 2013, 06:55 PM
I can't wait to get on the ice. I've been using my jigging pole off my kayak all year, come ice season it's a throw-down!
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Post by: IceBalls on Nov 26, 2013, 02:35 PM
Everybody.....check out today's thread  "SOUTHEAST N Y GET-TOGETHER"    We need your input.....and your attendance !!!
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Post by: boss j on Nov 26, 2013, 08:30 PM
well heres some good news. i got a oil delivery today and was talking with the driver and he told me that he was just up in Yankee lake and it is completely skimmed over! all white snow shore to shore!!! now this weather will warm but that will just get rid of the snow and make it clear again to make better ice. a few weeks and us tenderfoots will be walking on water it seems....
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Post by: kb on Nov 26, 2013, 10:37 PM
ooooooooh!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: numinous on Nov 27, 2013, 06:23 AM
Drove by a small pond in Westchester yesterday and it had ice thick enough for geese to stand on. Gone today of course. 60 degrees and heavy rain.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 27, 2013, 04:58 PM
 YNN Winter Weather Forcast http://capitalregion.ynn.com/content/weather/winter_weather_outlook/706741/2013-2014---winter-forecast---hudson-valley/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Nov 29, 2013, 05:11 PM
Please, please, please ice fishing Gods get us on the ice before Christmas this year!!! ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 29, 2013, 07:44 PM
YES!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Nov 30, 2013, 08:22 AM
Hello,  ;D soon I can get reports.. this is my first post!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 30, 2013, 08:54 AM
Hello,  ;D soon I can get reports.. this is my first post!


   I hope that's not all your here for and have something to contribute to the site....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Nov 30, 2013, 10:01 AM
Hello all!!! Glad to be back on this wonderful site. I'm not sure how much fishin I will be able to do this year due to my new career(can't complain hoping to purchase my first house from this lol) hope everyone has a great season and look forward to seeing some pictures and hearing stories. Hope to see some of you out there ! :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 30, 2013, 11:50 PM
Bumping this to the top so you guys will see the "So. NY Get-Together and vote for your lake choice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 01, 2013, 06:09 AM
all the ponds iced over by me …ice will be getting thicker on some of the lakes if it stays cold… :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 01, 2013, 07:53 AM
Accuweather's month long forcast (Rockhill)  has week of warm..... 40's followed by a week of 30's for the highs for a month ...lows are in the ice making range ... them lakes have cooled down plenty.... my local lake was locked up two days ago ....very good sign. I'm sure futher up is even better .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 01, 2013, 05:42 PM
Heading up to Sullivan Cty. again this week to see if we can collect some venison.  When we left last week there was skim ice over our entire local pond.  Hoping it didn't disappear ..........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 01, 2013, 08:43 PM
RODGER the next 7 days are not good weather!!!! heat, rain a few days then snow! will drop back below freezing in 7 days... and the rain will not be a comfortable hunt. just so you know what your facing....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 01, 2013, 08:58 PM
Ya don't go ya don't know.... could be the best week to hunt.... you won't know if you don't go. I always hunt the bad weather days (less hunting pressure, if the leaves are wet a lot quieter walking in) along with the good weather days. Never know when that big buck is going to move. They didn't get big by being stupid
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 01, 2013, 09:06 PM
that's right!!!!! but the age on the bodies has alot to play in why i made the comment. very good movement possibilities.... but the weather can hurt to be in for some too....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 01, 2013, 09:10 PM
Came accoss this eariler today    http://sc-democrat.com/sports/2013November/22/sports2.htm
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Dec 01, 2013, 09:19 PM
Those are same nice blaks, this yeas lots of big buks were takin is Sullivan county.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 01, 2013, 09:45 PM
RODGER the next 7 days are not good weather!!!! heat, rain a few days then snow! will drop back below freezing in 7 days... and the rain will not be a comfortable hunt. just so you know what your facing....

Yeah John...... I checked the long range forecast too.  Plan on wearing my rain suit into the woods.... can always take it off if it's nice out.  Frogg Togs makes some nice lightweight rain gear that breathes, so I won't get sweated up while walking in.  If we get lucky, I'll save you a couple of steaks!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 01, 2013, 11:24 PM
MORA REPLACEMENT BLADES 19.99 FOR 6 INCH    rapala.com      free shipping on orders over $25.00 and on sale!!!! hurry while it lasts guys...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 03, 2013, 01:11 PM
So that lakes are you guy's looking to ice fish this year? Here are some I will be at.
Lake Huntington
White Lake
Lake Superior
Black Lake next to Lake Superior
Highland Lake for the contest & before the contest
Maybe Toronto reservoir
Maybe Mohican Lake private working on access there now !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 03, 2013, 02:09 PM
is there any access to black lake? or is it private?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 03, 2013, 04:40 PM
is there any access to black lake? or is it private?

Shawn;  Every time we go to Lk. Superior, we gaze over at Black Lake and wonder how to get to it.  We've been told it's off limits because it's all private.  Do you know of any access point???
Let's try to hook up a few times thisw year.

Rodger & Jophn
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 03, 2013, 05:22 PM
the access to black lake is very touchy. it is through the woods BUT all the way to the swamp end of black lake then you would need to walk up to it from there. however there is at least 1 of the home owners on black lake that disagrees with those lines giving access and might shoot at people on the ice! this was told to me by the DEC...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 03, 2013, 06:15 PM
Ouch!!!Better stay off black lake then! Anybody been on the ice yet in the sullivan county area? There's around 3" up by hunter in greene county, so in a few weeks there should be around 3" down here if we're lucky. Hope this warm spell doesn't totally ruin the progress we've had so far. It's supposed to get cold quick after the end of the week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 03, 2013, 07:32 PM
When I was a kid and lived down that way my dad use to take us fishing at BL..   There was a care taker of this place who use to rent rowboats.  Only two boats a day...  My dad has an 8 1/4 lb bass that he had mounted from there somewhere in the attic...   And that same summer I remember my Grandpa catching one that was WAYYYY bigger than his...   But Gramps ate it...   :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Dec 03, 2013, 07:40 PM
Tipup28 did you fish North Lake ?  You said green cty so I'm guessing you were there?  Lots of dinks but the occasional large crappie can be found.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 03, 2013, 08:04 PM
No, I heard a report from another angler. Yeah he said 3" as of 11/29, but with this warm spell that could weaken. The cold is coming back up there starting friday night! Im down by Highland in ulster cty.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Dec 03, 2013, 09:38 PM
Thanks for the info bud. I'm in Kingston, you ever fish Chodikee in your town?  I fished it once before I got my flasher and didn't do too well but was thinking of trying it again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 04, 2013, 05:29 AM
Chodikee Lake is my Jam! Lots of bluegills, with the occasional yellow prech or crappie for jigging. On tip ups, you get lots of largemouth and pickerel. I don't even use any electronics, you just have to get to know the spots. I am usually out there from ice up till early march,almost everyday of the week. I'll be in the red ice shanty with my dad, so you're welcome stop by if you have any questions. Louisa Pond in esopus is even better in my opinion, and it should be closer to you than chodikee. Its about 10 acres in size and has LOTS of pickerel, and the jigging action on yellow perch is usually nothing less than spectacular, with the occasional perch up to 14"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 04, 2013, 06:24 AM
Louisa is someplace I'd like to check out.  I'm just across the river in Pok. How early does it freeze?   If anyone wants to meet up, let me know. I'm concentrating on deer hunting right now, but can't wait to hit the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Dec 04, 2013, 08:58 AM
Just got home and had a glance over Toronto res. it's all open water , what ice we got last week it's gone :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 04, 2013, 02:06 PM
Louisa usually freezes by Christmas, and maybe even earlier this year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 04, 2013, 03:42 PM
Checked the ice up at Louisa. Only a weak inch, but with the cold, I should be able to get out the by christmas
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Dec 04, 2013, 03:46 PM
Ouch!!!Better stay off black lake then! Anybody been on the ice yet in the sullivan county area? There's around 3" up by hunter in greene county, so in a few weeks there should be around 3" down here if we're lucky. Hope this warm spell doesn't totally ruin the progress we've had so far. It's supposed to get cold quick after the end of the week.
I was out on a large private pond on Monday, there was about 3 inches of good solid ice, but I didn't venture out on it again because of the weather.  Caught some nice perch a few small crappies and some decent pickerel.  Gonna need some more cold to get back out
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 04, 2013, 04:43 PM
I have a friend who fishes black lake every year there is a gate that has a combination lock & he knows the combo & can get in ...
I always miss the party , a lot of guys go ...they catch some awsome fish ... I will have to try & go this year... :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 05, 2013, 08:17 AM
Found a Gander Mtn flyer for ice fishing .....a lot of these items are not stocked at the Middlletown NY location ....but most items can be shipped to store  ... so get those orders in before the meet http://gandermountain.shoplocal.com/GanderMountain/BrowseByPage/Index/?StoreID=2401006&PromotionCode=GanderMt-131204HW&PromotionViewMode=1
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 05, 2013, 08:47 AM
is there any access to black lake? or is it private?
It's Private BUT I know guy's who go there from the back side. If you know someone who has one of the summer homes it's a lot easier to fish .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 05, 2013, 09:57 AM
the access to black lake is very touchy. it is through the woods BUT all the way to the swamp end of black lake then you would need to walk up to it from there. however there is at least 1 of the home owners on black lake that disagrees with those lines giving access and might shoot at people on the ice! this was told to me by the DEC...

LOL
Most of the lakes around that area are private ! BUT that does not stop guy's from going on the lakes. One of the lakes is Swan Lake it is private but they are a lot of guy's that fish it. That's because a lot of the people who live\Own the houses use them for Summer homes. So if you can meet or talk to a home owner they can give you access .  Sometimes you can trade for access like Fish, Deer meat, Security, work around there property, PBA card's , I even have insurance that I can show them .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 05, 2013, 07:40 PM
So my taxidermist sent me a photo of what was in the stomach of the Muskie I caught in February and in the picture was a full 12" carp!
(http://i40.tinypic.com/11m3jm9.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 05, 2013, 08:01 PM
Supposed to cool down tomorrow night, but it's not supposed to get below 50 all night. This warm weather is NOT good. Good thing its going to be cold all next week. Hopefully I'll be on the ice up in greene county by december 21st.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 06, 2013, 02:52 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for the link to Gander Mountain ice fishing flyer. I should know by Saturday if I have the fourteenth off will bring my Arctic Armor suit for everyone to look over. If need be I will stop by for the first hour bring a change of clothes and go from Gander to work. Just a few questions for you do you need any of us to bring some type of refreshments (Soda ,drink cups, etc.) . Also does the lodge room have some type of dry erase or black board , I have the phone numbers for Sterling Forest state park and Lake Tiorotti field office in Harriman state park plus number for any Orange county owned lake.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 06, 2013, 09:14 AM
Loudmouth879,
How big was the Muskie ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 06, 2013, 09:57 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for the link to Gander Mountain ice fishing flyer. I should know by Saturday if I have the fourteenth off will bring my Arctic Armor suit for everyone to look over. If need be I will stop by for the first hour bring a change of clothes and go from Gander to work. Just a few questions for you do you need any of us to bring some type of refreshments (Soda ,drink cups, etc.) . Also does the lodge room have some type of dry erase or black board , I have the phone numbers for Sterling Forest state park and Lake Tiorotti field office in Harriman state park plus number for any Orange county owned lake.
Steve
  No dry erase board or black board at Gander Mtn..  I'm working on that ..... I'm going to supply a box of Joe w/cups etc ....if you would like to bring water or something cold that would be great ....they do have a DVD/VCR ....I'll run some In-Fisherman Ice Fishing DVD's for background noise and topics ....That AA suit would be nice to see as I'm really considering a purchase .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 06, 2013, 12:24 PM
Once I know if I will be able to attend all four hours or just part of the event will due some shopping. I have a small Igloo ice chest will bring if able to stay for full event ,also think we should have a sign in sheet . The sheet would let us post a report of who attended after the event plus give us a number to tell Gander MTN.  .  If the turn out is high enough we maybe able to with their help get some type of demo or seminar in future years.
Personally I hope Boss Ji can attend would like to compare his Striker suit to my Arctic Armor. The Striker suit  appears to have some features that many people may prefer like vents in jacket ,zipper to hip on bibs and adjustable inseam length.
ShawnM I think Loudmouth's muskie measured 42 inches and weighed 22 pounds.

Hopefully I will get to meet a lot of you at Gander on the fourteenth.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 06, 2013, 12:57 PM
Shawn I was off Loudmouth's fish measured 44 inches ,girth of 22 inches estimated weight of 22.6 pounds. If you go to page 2 of the How to properly land a fish thread in the NY. community Loudmouth includes a video link in his reply . The video is a condensed version of his fight with the fish.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 06, 2013, 02:35 PM
Hey everyone I hope everyone is doing well. I see you guys are meeting up at gander mtn on the 14th. I work there in the fishing department so if your there just ask for joe but I'm not sure if I'm working yet then. What time are you all meeting up there? If anyone has questions just let me know. Ps by the way I hear guys are starting to ice fish small ponds in Sullivan!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 06, 2013, 02:39 PM
Loudmouth879,
Very nice GWL Muskie. I have taken some nice eye's around that same spot on the open water. Maybe if it has ice I'll see you out there.
Shawn
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 06, 2013, 02:49 PM
Hey everyone I hope everyone is doing well. I see you guys are meeting up at gander mtn on the 14th. I work there in the fishing department so if your there just ask for joe but I'm not sure if I'm working yet then. What time are you all meeting up there? If anyone has questions just let me know. Ps by the way I hear guys are starting to ice fish small ponds in Sullivan!
  The  meet is from 2PM  to 6PM on the 14th ....I spoke with Larry and he was unfamilar with the IceShanty site ....are you guys running any deals that day ....your sister stores further up in NY are having there Ice Expo .....will those deals prices be honored ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 06, 2013, 02:57 PM
  The  meet is from 2PM  to 6PM on the 14th ....I spoke with Larry and he was unfamilar with the IceShanty site ....are you guys running any deals that day ....your sister stores further up in NY are having there Ice Expo .....will those deals prices be honored ?

Umm in not sure on the prices being honored but I don't see why not. I will talk to my manager for you though. And as far as deals go some ice combos are going on sale but that's about it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 06, 2013, 03:56 PM
"" Ps by the way I hear guys are starting to ice fish small ponds in Sullivan!""

   Ice in Sullivan?! Where? I NEED TO GET ON THE ICE NOW!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 06, 2013, 04:37 PM
first there WAS a little ice in Sullivan but its gone now.

i will be at the meeting at gander mountain on the 14th. i will bring my striker suit. iceballs, i will bring a few of my spoons too. i am hoping they will let me use a 5 gallon bucket and my jigpole so i can show you what i am making...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 06, 2013, 04:40 PM
HEY MODS    WHY IS MY HANDLE COMING UP AS BOSS JI???   MY HANDLE IS BOSS JIGS!!!   IT HAD THE GS IN THE PAST   WHY HAS IT BEEN CHANGED???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 06, 2013, 04:50 PM
Loudmouth879,
How big was the Muskie ?

44" 22" girth and estimated 22.6lbs like mr. clean said

Loudmouth879,
Very nice GWL Muskie. I have taken some nice eye's around that same spot on the open water. Maybe if it has ice I'll see you out there.
Shawn
I was targeting eyes that morning and struck out.... Didn't have any luck with the eyes last year marked a few but they just sniffed.... always this year!

Here is the link to the video for those of you who want to watch it again or for the first time as well as to get us pumped for ice fishing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1_BrU5eKXc (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1_BrU5eKXc)

Soon I'll have a picture of the mount!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Dec 06, 2013, 06:22 PM
"" Ps by the way I hear guys are starting to ice fish small ponds in Sullivan!""

   Ice in Sullivan?! Where? I NEED TO GET ON THE ICE NOW!
I only got out one day for a few hours on Monday, wouldn't get back on it the next day because it was so warm.  Most ice is gone now, which might be good so that if we do get snow, it will not stay on top and impede the ice thickness growth
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 06, 2013, 07:15 PM
i agree fishfighter. at least this freezing rain and snow will chill the surface again fast. i am now hoping in a week to a week and a half i might try to get out...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 06, 2013, 07:46 PM
I ordered my spikes and waxies early this year in anticipatation of an early season.  Let's hope I'm not far off.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 06, 2013, 09:18 PM
i will be placing my order this week....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Dec 06, 2013, 09:48 PM
Who do you guys use for your order? Knutsens or someone else?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 07, 2013, 05:41 AM
Good news I got the day off from work so will see some of you people on Saturday. I was out at Thruway Market in Walden last night talked to a fellow ice fishermen said he heard of a few people fishing on Morningside (Sullivan county) this past week . Also picked up a Frabill 101 combo to try out this year (27 inch quick tip ) . I will post reports on how I like the combo through out this ice season.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 07, 2013, 06:15 AM
Jada bait. $26 for 500 waxies and 1000 spikes delivered.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 07, 2013, 06:24 AM
i have used knutsons waxxies and spikes and must say the grubs were in great shape when i got them. i kept the waxxies at about 55-60 degrees and they lasted most of the season. the spikes i kept in the fridge and they lasted till used up...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 07, 2013, 06:29 AM
Every year I bounce around looking for who can give me the best deal.  I've never really gotten a bad batch from any of the companies.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Dec 07, 2013, 06:31 AM
It's no fishable ice in Sullivan , stop dreaming and give false information.
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Post by: boss j on Dec 07, 2013, 06:48 AM
before this warm up came there was a little ice for the light weight people, 2" max! but after the rains with the high temps its gone!!!   it should be back quickly though...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Dec 07, 2013, 06:56 AM
Right, before the worm up .
I was hunting  behind my place it's a  12" deep smal pound  it was frozen ok , want to cut to my stand and walk over  :-\ big mistake . It was only 1"- 1 1/2" .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Dec 07, 2013, 01:48 PM
Right, before the worm up .
I was hunting  behind my place it's a  12" deep smal pound  it was frozen ok , want to cut to my stand and walk over  :-\ big mistake . It was only 1"- 1 1/2" .

What did we learn?  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 07, 2013, 02:31 PM
........Dont put all your weight on your feet!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 07, 2013, 03:27 PM
well kb   whos feet should i put my weight on??? lol
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Post by: LoneWolf on Dec 07, 2013, 03:51 PM
HEY MODS    WHY IS MY HANDLE COMING UP AS BOSS JI???   MY HANDLE IS BOSS JIGS!!!   IT HAD THE GS IN THE PAST   WHY HAS IT BEEN CHANGED???

boss jigs I sent you a PM.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Dec 07, 2013, 05:46 PM
Let me know what everyone else thinks, but here's what I see with the snow we got last night.  The water saturated the snow and when it gets cold again it's going to freeze solid.  It won't be as strong as the black ice but at least that's a couple more inches of ice.  If it stays cold this week, hopefully be back out on the small waters again next week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 07, 2013, 07:34 PM
Let me know what everyone else thinks, but here's what I see with the snow we got last night.  The water saturated the snow and when it gets cold again it's going to freeze solid.  It won't be as strong as the black ice but at least that's a couple more inches of ice.  If it stays cold this week, hopefully be back out on the small waters again next week.

It's supposed to snow/rain/ice on monday so hopefully that open things up a little but judging by the temps it won't open things up.... at least it'll be a start
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 08, 2013, 06:42 AM
Razvy if you are referring to my last post, I was just passing on what someone else told me. I was surprised anyone would take the risk but some people always live on the edge. In the future will try to only pass on info. from my personal experiences.
Steve
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Post by: kb on Dec 08, 2013, 07:04 AM
well kb   whos feet should i put my weight on??? lol

Someone who's feet are lighter than yours.  Ha ha ha

I deer hunt in a swampy area, and I'm always walking in or threw water.   
Ice is a luxery we don't always get during deer season
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Dec 08, 2013, 09:00 AM
What did we learn?  ;D
I learn not to trust my eyes and thx g I only got a liitle wet but let me tell you is a weird feeling going thru , what suked is that i had to go back and change close .
@ mr.clean
 You can trust other fisherman  ;) last night I was watching Wicked Tuna and one of the capitans said a good one "all fishermens are liers "
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 08, 2013, 11:45 AM
Fishermen are born honest, but they get over it! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 08, 2013, 05:28 PM
Just got back from hunting in Sullivan Cty.  Here's what I found for the last few days:

White Lake......completely open water

Lake Superior......complete ly open water

Black Lake..... frozen over

Toronto Reservoir.....complete ly open water

Highland Lake......skim ice, partial

Bodine Lake.....frozen over

NOTE:  JUST BECAUSE THE LAKE IS FROZEN OVER, DOESN'T MEAN IT'S SAFE TO WALK ON.!!!!  'NUFF SAID.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Dec 08, 2013, 05:39 PM
Black Lake is accros the road from Superior , I doubght it frozen over  I'll check tomorow ,
Where you hunt up hear ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 08, 2013, 10:31 PM
This looks promising

(http://i41.tinypic.com/do8gf6.png)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Dec 09, 2013, 05:35 AM
This looks promising

(http://i41.tinypic.com/do8gf6.png)
I like it  ::)
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 11, 2013, 09:00 AM
With the mousie shortage the past couple years I finally wised up and ordered them online.... 600 mousies will be here by the 17th.... Looks like this year I'll be slamming the panfish better than I did last year!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 11, 2013, 10:22 AM
where ya get them from   and what is the cost?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 11, 2013, 10:52 AM
Yes do tell, I cant find them in all my usual haunts!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 11, 2013, 08:29 PM
Any weekend possibilities anywhere in Sullivan? With the snow forecasted, its not the best for ice making, but I'm definitely getting on the ice next weekend. My farm pond still had some open water with only some skim/slush ice as of yesterday, but these cold temps look promising.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 11, 2013, 10:49 PM
I was just looking at the reports and conditions board and realized that there was no thread for Orange County... There's one for Sullivan but not Orange.... interesting
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 12, 2013, 04:46 AM
Loudmouth I believe there is a thread for Greenwood Lake among the Reports and Conditions forum. Tipup28 remember the preseason gathering at Gander Mountain is this Saturday. (2-6 pm) They are forcasting snow for Sat. so check weather reports . If you check the bait shop list you should find a few shops listed in Sullivan CO. Give them a call and see what they say about ice conditions.
Steve                   

                    Sports Nuts  Rock Hill.NY.       Fin Fur and Feather Livingston Manor.NY.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 12, 2013, 09:52 AM
Loudmouth I believe there is a thread for Greenwood Lake among the Reports and Conditions forum.

There are more lakes than just greenwood lake in orange county that people fish.... its okay tho I'll keep my honey holes to myself  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 12, 2013, 12:59 PM
There are more lakes than just greenwood lake in orange county that people fish.... its okay tho I'll keep my honey holes to myself  ;D
  Do tell....we should add an Orange County lake to the possible on ice gathering for later this season ...as I am not familar with the waters in Orange county that would be good for parking/access safe ice etc.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceslammer on Dec 12, 2013, 02:07 PM
loudmouth879 is right lots of lakes but Greenwood Lake is the biggest with lots of parking would be a good spot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 12, 2013, 02:25 PM
Nooooooooo it's going to be 40 for a couple of days at the end of next week! :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Dec 12, 2013, 02:32 PM
Just checked some water in ulster, had about an 1.5 white ice. Hopefully be good to go by next weekend, judging by the weather.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 12, 2013, 02:40 PM
I have tried to get a separate thread for Orange/Rockland, but we are too small of a group, and this thread is one of the biggest on Iceshanty. It will do.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 12, 2013, 02:44 PM
We are # 2! :flex:
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?action=stats (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?action=stats)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 12, 2013, 03:12 PM
loudmouth879 is right lots of lakes but Greenwood Lake is the biggest with lots of parking would be a good spot
  I was under the impression Greenwood lake had very limited access ...all private lands and marinas ? If there is parking where would one find it ? Thanks in advance .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 12, 2013, 03:17 PM
We are # 2! :flex:
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?action=stats (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?action=stats)


      Just means you guys talk to much....     ;D ;D     ;) ;) ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 12, 2013, 03:33 PM

      Just means you guys talk to much....     ;D ;D     ;) ;) ;)
:thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 12, 2013, 04:14 PM
  I was under the impression Greenwood lake had very limited access ...all private lands and marinas ? If there is parking where would one find it ? Thanks in advance .

Unless you know a homeowner the only parking and access is at thomas bull park in greenwood lake on the north end of the lake between the 2 arms.... From there to where I want to fish this year it's about a mile walk lol so I'm trying to find someone who knows someone a little closer to where I want to fish this year 
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Post by: snowden on Dec 12, 2013, 09:44 PM
loudmouth, you know I wouldn't give up any classified gps musky hotspots ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 12, 2013, 09:46 PM
loudmouth, you know I wouldn't give up any classified gps musky hotspots ;D

I'm fine with never catching muskie again ;D I'm after the walleye this year!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 12, 2013, 09:55 PM
me too my friend ;D me too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 13, 2013, 07:17 AM
Someone just informed me of a Chodikee Lake report. Anyone hear anything?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 13, 2013, 02:38 PM
Just checked the weather and they're saying 3-5" during the day and 5-8" at night..... So much for the skim ice we have
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 13, 2013, 05:38 PM
Checked Louisa Pond today. 3" black ice. I'm gonna wait for 5", but should be on sometime end next week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 14, 2013, 11:52 AM
Leaving for the gathering in a few minutes ...hope to meet alot of you there .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 14, 2013, 12:07 PM
Leaving for the gathering in a few minutes ...hope to meet alot of you there .
see everyone there!! Those that don't know I work at gander mtn in the fishing department and I will b working today. Just ask for joe.
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Post by: snowden on Dec 14, 2013, 01:52 PM
see everyone there!! Those that don't know I work at gander mtn in the fishing department and I will b working today. Just ask for joe.
say joe, be safe if driving under these slippery conditions,, my road is white and the town salters have yet to bother plowing or salting it. Same because I was going to stop at donkin donuts for a huge box full of assorted donuts..on rt to the meet. Anyway gl
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Dec 14, 2013, 02:09 PM
 Hello everyone
 I was wondering if anybody knew of any safe ice in sullivan or ulster counties
                                                                                                                                thanks
                                                                                                                                  jef
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 14, 2013, 02:10 PM
Hello everyone
 I was wondering if anybody knew of any safe ice in sullivan or ulster counties
                                                                                                                                thanks
                                                                                                                                  jef

wait till after the rain next week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 14, 2013, 02:15 PM
no doubt, I would not risk walking on any ice less 5 inches especially snow on top . Could be next week but only if it stays cold.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 14, 2013, 02:22 PM
Just got my mousies that i ordered.... all look alive and well. Luckily I ordered before the price went up $2  :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 14, 2013, 02:34 PM
Just got my mousies that i ordered.... all look alive and well. Luckily I ordered before the price went up $2  :o
nOW watch they be in the baitshops this year ;D I prefer mousies anyday but spikes will do fine as well.. either come in handy and important for panfishing. I would rather tip a half minnow on the hardlures.. like the sonar in 1/4oz or 3/8oz colorS I have done well is chartruese /perch patterns fire tiger.. spro barreled to main line a  20inches 8 lb flourocarbon leader my knot is a Davey knot.. fast strong easy to tie.. works great for all species. Go with lighter combo for pannies and bigger jig combo for the bigger gamefish :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 14, 2013, 03:58 PM
nOW watch they be in the baitshops this year ;D

Still cheaper that getting them in the bait shop. If they are in the bait shop that will be good cause when I run out I can just get more
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 14, 2013, 10:50 PM
I hope after that warm weather next week that it gets cold and stays cold!!!!! Nice meeting everyone that went to gander mtn. I wish I could of talked more to u guys. I'm going to talk to the store manager about having Ice fishing seminars.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 14, 2013, 11:51 PM
BigJoesFishing it was nice to meet you this afternoon and thank you for your efforts to get more ice fishing events and gear at the store. I did not look to see if Hardwater Diehard has posted a follow up thread to the preseason gathering. So here is a brief description including Big Joe who stopped in briefly there was a total of five members and one spouse.(IceBalls wife) We discussed our ice fishing experiences and opinions of different area lakes/ponds. Hardwater Diehard brought one of Member Crappie Guy's tip downs for all to view. A nice piece of gear the rod tips with little resistance looks like it would be good for catching panfish. I brought my Arctic Armor float suit  and talked what I felt were it's strong and weak features. Dewey Icefish talked about the New York Ice Pro-Am Tournament Series . He fished the event at Tupper Lake,NY. last year and placed second in his category with a northern Pike if you go back in this thread you can see his photos and prize winnings . The tournament is a sponsor of the New York community here on Ice Shanty. One of the organizers Tim Thomas is a member of this website.
 We talked about this seasons on ice gathering and the pros-cons of different lakes. Being such a small group we did not pick a date or lake. Hopefully in future years we will have better weather and maybe change the date so as not to overlap the big game hunting season. also discussed a few ideas for next year there are a couple members on this website who we thought of inviting to share their knowledge on Lake trout and Walleye, Big Joe said he will speak with store management and see if we can get a local ice pro to come maybe do a joint Ice Shanty -Gander Mountain event.
 Hardwater, Dewey. and Big Joe it was nice to meet all of you today. Iceballs/Roger good to see you again hard to believe it has been almost five years since we first met at the 2009 Gathering at Lake Huntington also nice to meet your wife. I hope all of you had safe trips back to your respective homes. 
MR.Clean/Steve                            Members in attendance Hardwater Diehard ,Dewey Ice fish. BigJoesFishing,IceBalls and his wife and yours truly.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 15, 2013, 10:56 AM
Checked my farm pond today. Less than an inch of black ice with lots of slush ice on top. Poked right through with my auger. Gonna have to wait another two weeks or so.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishnfool59 on Dec 15, 2013, 01:48 PM
i grew up in orange county near west point/bear mountain. theres alot of good fishing in the bear mountain lakes and if you can gain access theres great fishing in some of the west point lakes as well.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 15, 2013, 08:21 PM
I like to try new spots but won't risk trespassing, hoping this season Harriman park opens.. iceballs wants a meet, that wouldbe good but they do have a lot of restrictions such as no achohol beverages and sundown rules.. but Greenwood lk would be better for an ice meet .. there is limited parking and access without trespassing 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 15, 2013, 09:49 PM
Just what we want to hear .... another 3-5 inches of snow on tuesday  :-\ :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 15, 2013, 10:08 PM
Just what we want to hear.... another 3-5 inches of snow on tuesday
forecast is freeze weather ..  maybe another week  the  lks will  lock up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 15, 2013, 10:34 PM
forecast is freeze weather ..  maybe another week  the  lks will  lock up

with all this snow = junk ice.... I wish the lakes/ponds around me that I normally fish were still wide open.... I think my cousin and I are going to try a pond that usually locks up early thursday or friday.... hopefully there's enough ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 16, 2013, 05:36 AM
calling for my ride now. ill be on my favorite lake today. its gonna be windy so i am bringing the pac shak. dont expect to catch alot but need to walk on water...   been too long! i will report measured thickness this evening.... :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: numinous on Dec 16, 2013, 06:05 AM
Warming up to almost 50 by the end of the week with rain. >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 16, 2013, 11:08 AM
Warming up to almost 50 by the end of the week with rain. >:(
I know it sucks!! But it's still going to be below freezing at night! And it will be 30 again right after the 50 degree weather. It will be soon enough!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 16, 2013, 12:00 PM
Up by me not as high of temp ....my worry is the predicted snow ..possible 3-5 in for Tues atop of the 10-12 already ....with very lil ice on the lakes 3-6 inches in places ...gonna make for a sloppy mess cause of the weight of the snow... if you are able to venture out ...plus on Friday some other system is working toward my area .....was looking real good there ...now not as much .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 16, 2013, 05:46 PM
More snow is on the way but I think Sullivan county is going to be fine for this weekend. I will use caution on the deeper lakes but they should be safe by this weekend. Best to use a test hole and not venture out if less than five inches of solid black ice. I am going to guess 5 to 6 inches by weekend for most lakes from Monticello on up. Bossjigs must be cleaning fish, hope he has a good ice report today ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Dec 16, 2013, 05:57 PM
I hope you right snowden , today I was driving by White Lake and half it's open water , same on Toronto res. very surprise after this last week low temps.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 16, 2013, 08:13 PM
Honestly the quick warm-up/rain will be the best thing for us.... melt all the snow and shouldn't hurt the ice that much... all of that equals good hard ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 16, 2013, 10:44 PM
Honestly the quick warm-up/rain will be the best thing for us.... melt all the snow and shouldn't hurt the ice that much... all of that equals good hard ice
I sure hope so!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 17, 2013, 05:24 AM
Thank you for the information Hardwater Diehard . Just for your and others knowledge check with one of the Mods. before posting any contest info. the contest must meet certain conditions to be posted on Ice Shanty. I believe both of these contests meet the requirements. Also near the bottom of page that lists all the communities is one labled Ice fishing events contest info. can be posted there look for proper State location before posting. It was nice to meet you this past Saturday HardWater Diehard thank you again for your work organizing the preseason meeting.
Snowden I agree Lakes Tiorotti or Slivermine in Harriman State park would be great locations for a gathering both have good size parking areas. Unfortunately the Palisades Inter State Park Commission (PIPC) which manages both Harriman and Sterling Forest State Park have a policy of 6 inch minimum of ice before they will open certain lakes for ice fishing. In recent years due to budget cuts they check ice conditions less frequently many times only one small pond in Sterling has been open for fishing. The no alcohol policy and dusk park closing may deter some members from coming to any gathering held at either location. The PIPC. also manages Bear MNT. State park-Hessian Lake right behind Bear MTN. Inn.    I will look up phone numbers for Sterling Forest visitors center and Lake Tiorotti field office in H.S.P. and post later today or tomorrow for everyone use and knowledge call before going to any of these parks especially if driving any distance. Davis Sporting goods on rt.17 north in Sloatsburg is the closet bait shop to all the parks I will look up their number and post it with the other phone numbers .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 17, 2013, 06:45 AM
OK report:

ice is 2 1/2-3 inches black and 1-2 white. BUT drill a hole and your standing in 2 inches of water now!!!   IT NEEDS THIS RAIN TO SET THE TOP DOWN TO GET SOLID!!!! now we need to see how much snow adds today.

the bite was worked for today. i kept 7 nice gills and 2 perch. let got 10 or so dinks.

solo fish dont stay together...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 17, 2013, 10:15 AM
As far as Lake Tiorotti goes if you have commercial plates on your truck like I do you Cannot Drive on seven lakes drive without getting a ticket. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 17, 2013, 05:04 PM
Possibly walking on water tomorrow! However with 47*/43* saturday and 64*/42* on sunday then highs in the 30's and lows in the 20's...PERFECT! Get rid of that snow, melt that junk ice and refreeze into black hard ice. Just keep away the wind and rain.... showers will be okay

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 17, 2013, 05:39 PM
BJ, Thanks for the report, I hoping to see for myself over the weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 17, 2013, 05:52 PM
As far as Lake Tiorotti goes if you have commercial plates on your truck like I do you Cannot Drive on seven lakes drive without getting a ticket. Walt
I think even pickup trucks can't have caps so I called it they said it was fine.. I am not sure about commercial plates but , I asked  tiorotti circle and I was told not big commercial vehicles.. I can not be sure these days but I would call if in doubt.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 17, 2013, 05:54 PM
Thank you for the information Hardwater Diehard . Just for your and others knowledge check with one of the Mods. before posting any contest info. the contest must meet certain conditions to be posted on Ice Shanty. I believe both of these contests meet the requirements. Also near the bottom of page that lists all the communities is one labled Ice fishing events contest info. can be posted there look for proper State location before posting. It was nice to meet you this past Saturday HardWater Diehard thank you again for your work organizing the preseason meeting.
Snowden I agree Lakes Tiorotti or Slivermine in Harriman State park would be great locations for a gathering both have good size parking areas. Unfortunately the Palisades Inter State Park Commission (PIPC) which manages both Harriman and Sterling Forest State Park have a policy of 6 inch minimum of ice before they will open certain lakes for ice fishing. In recent years due to budget cuts they check ice conditions less frequently many times only one small pond in Sterling has been open for fishing. The no alcohol policy and dusk park closing may deter some members from coming to any gathering held at either location. The PIPC. also manages Bear MNT. State park-Hessian Lake right behind Bear MTN. Inn.    I will look up phone numbers for Sterling Forest visitors center and Lake Tiorotti field office in H.S.P. and post later today or tomorrow for everyone use and knowledge call before going to any of these parks especially if driving any distance. Davis Sporting goods on rt.17 north in Sloatsburg is the closet bait shop to all the parks I will look up their number and post it with the other phone numbers .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 17, 2013, 05:55 PM
Thank you for the information Hardwater Diehard . Just for your and others knowledge check with one of the Mods. before posting any contest info. the contest must meet certain conditions to be posted on Ice Shanty. I believe both of these contests meet the requirements. Also near the bottom of page that lists all the communities is one labled Ice fishing events contest info. can be posted there look for proper State location before posting. It was nice to meet you this past Saturday HardWater Diehard thank you again for your work organizing the preseason meeting.
Snowden I agree Lakes Tiorotti or Slivermine in Harriman State park would be great locations for a gathering both have good size parking areas. Unfortunately the Palisades Inter State Park Commission (PIPC) which manages both Harriman and Sterling Forest State Park have a policy of 6 inch minimum of ice before they will open certain lakes for ice fishing. In recent years due to budget cuts they check ice conditions less frequently many times only one small pond in Sterling has been open for fishing. The no alcohol policy and dusk park closing may deter some members from coming to any gathering held at either location. The PIPC. also manages Bear MNT. State park-Hessian Lake right behind Bear MTN. Inn.    I will look up phone numbers for Sterling Forest visitors center and Lake Tiorotti field office in H.S.P. and post later today or tomorrow for everyone use and knowledge call before going to any of these parks especially if driving any distance. Davis Sporting goods on rt.17 north in Sloatsburg is the closet bait shop to all the parks I will look up their number and post it with the other phone numbers .
Steve
I have fished both open and hardwater in Harriman for over thirty seasons. I wish to fish it this season..I hope for ice this season in Harriman
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 17, 2013, 06:31 PM
Possibly walking on water tomorrow! However with 47*/43* saturday and 64*/42* on sunday then highs in the 30's and lows in the 20's...PERFECT! Get rid of that snow, melt that junk ice and refreeze into black hard ice. Just keep away the wind and rain.... showers will be okay

Also if you haven't voted for the background of the 2014 TeamNYIS badge go vote now! http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=263812.msg2759603;topicseen#new (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=263812.msg2759603;topicseen#new)
Hope your right loudmouth, If that snow does'nt melt quick enough-we will be stuck with weak ice 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 17, 2013, 07:36 PM
Hope your right loudmouth, If that snow does'nt melt quick enough-we will be stuck with weak ice

yeah but at least hopefully it gets cold and stays cold after the warm weather!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 17, 2013, 07:37 PM
does anyone know how the ice is at highland lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Dec 17, 2013, 08:11 PM
Agreed, hoping these temps are a good thing, melt this snow!  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 17, 2013, 09:15 PM
Has anyone been to Chodikee Lake lately? If so, is there any safe ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 18, 2013, 02:01 AM
my fishing partner has been to highland. he says there is open water there still...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 18, 2013, 06:34 AM
Before I forget below are the phone numbers for Sterling forest visitors center, Lake Tiorotti fielid office in Harriman state park and Davis Sport Shop in Sloatsburg,NY. .

Sterling Forest  (845) -351=5907          Lake Tiorotti field office (845)-351-2568         Davis Sport Shop   (845)753-2198


Also here is the number for Winding Hills Park off of rt.17k ,park straddles Town of Crawford -Town of Montgomery line . Only larger main lake is open when ice is ruled safe part of Orange county park system. The lake is 40 acres in size mainly Blue Gills, Sunfish and Yellow Perch.
 Winding Hills Park ranger station  (845)-457-4018                  The closet locations for bait are Tom's off of rt.17m in Fair Oaks,NY. and Thruway Sporting Goods (Market) at the foot of Oak Street in Walden.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 18, 2013, 07:37 AM
Before I forget below are the phone numbers for Sterling forest visitors center, Lake Tiorotti fielid office in Harriman state park and Davis Sport Shop in Sloatsburg,NY. .

Sterling Forest  (845) -351=5907          Lake Tiorotti field office (845)-351-2568         Davis Sport Shop   (845)753-2198


Also here is the number for Winding Hills Park off of rt.17k ,park straddles Town of Crawford -Town of Montgomery line . Only larger main lake is open when ice is ruled safe part of Orange county park system. The lake is 40 acres in size mainly Blue Gills, Sunfish and Yellow Perch.
 Winding Hills Park ranger station  (845)-457-4018                  The closet locations for bait are Tom's off of rt.17m in Fair Oaks,NY. and Thruway Sporting Goods (Market) at the foot of Oak Street in Walden.
thanks for the phone numbers and good info Steve  I am sure it will be after new years for any safe ice in Harriman Park .. I cam not sure if I seen on the weather channel this am 5 day forecast showed 701 degrees for highs in somerset nj om Sunday? I wonder now if this recent freeze will hold after the weekend? I am hoping to  be drilling out a few holes at my usual haunts this weekend
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 18, 2013, 10:06 AM
Just read in the paper that someone fell thru the ice in the North Arm of Greenwood Lake yesterday & had to be rescueded by  The fire department. It didn't say if he was fishing or what he was doing out there. LETS BE CAREFULL OUT THERE GUYS. NO FISH IS WORTH IT ! Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 18, 2013, 10:26 AM
Just read in the paper that someone fell thru the ice in the North Arm of Greenwood Lake yesterday & had to be rescueded by  The fire department. It didn't say if he was fishing or what he was doing out there. LETS BE CAREFULL OUT THERE GUYS. NO FISH IS WORTH IT ! Walt
no doubt about it i won't bother if ice is less 5 inches ,,I doubt this weekend is  a go anywhere south of Monticello . Whatever ice existing will melt fast with high temps
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 18, 2013, 10:47 AM
Just read in the paper that someone fell thru the ice in the North Arm of Greenwood Lake yesterday & had to be rescueded by  The fire department. It didn't say if he was fishing or what he was doing out there. LETS BE CAREFULL OUT THERE GUYS. NO FISH IS WORTH IT ! Walt

Not for me, but I know a few people that I'd like to send out on the ice to test it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 18, 2013, 10:58 AM
my fishing partner has been to highland. he says there is open water there still...
ok thanks I figured there will be still open water.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 18, 2013, 12:53 PM
I hope not too many casualties with the warming trends on the new ice. It is one thing having safety gear and another having knowledge to use the safety approach. No ice is safe ice but especially lakes with open water or less 5  or 6 inches of black ice. not to be confused with white honeycomb (weak ice) Here is hoping no casualities and this weekends balmy forecast is short lived.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 18, 2013, 04:39 PM
Walked on water in Orange County with my fishing buddy/cousin YesJacker for 2 and a half hours... in spots 2" white ice and 3" black and in other spots 1" white then 3" water and 2" black... Slow day but managed a few crappies and gills... Very soft bite pics will follow.

(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1014243_10152464611164428_397753198_n.jpg)

4 crappie 8 gills take home.... about 8-10 others too small that went back
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 18, 2013, 06:42 PM
Walked on water in Orange County with my fishing buddy/cousin YesJacker for 2 and a half hours... in spots 2" white ice and 3" black and in other spots 1" white then 3" water and 2" black... Slow day but managed a few crappies and gills... Very soft bite pics will follow.

(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1014243_10152464611164428_397753198_n.jpg)

4 crappie 8 gills take home.... about 8-10 others too small that went back
Nice man! What town in Orange(not asking for the lake I know some guys don't give up secrete spots)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 18, 2013, 07:39 PM
Congrats. Looks like a great time.   I can't wait till the lake are good enough here in Dutchess.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 18, 2013, 08:53 PM
First ice at my farm pond! measured up to 5 3/4 inches, but mostle 5-51/2". Walked back, mesured, almost had a heart attack from excitement (!), ran back to the house, grabbed my jigging pole and ran back again. Fished for about half an hour before dark. Didn't have bait, so just used some plastics. No fish, not even a bite, but it felt amazing to get on the hardwater again!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 18, 2013, 09:47 PM
OK THE ICE IS NOT SAFE NORTH OF MONTICELLO AS OF NOW!!!   5-6 inches of water on top of ice now, before drilling holes. this weekend is a NO GO! the following is a maybe if it gets and stays cold enough throughout next week. remember i am the crazy guy on 2 inches and i know it will not be safe with the temps to hit 50s. sorry guys but stay home and stay safe for a week or so. i will post my next trip and conditions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 18, 2013, 11:21 PM
Here's some crappy news.........   Sullivan County Weather......Friday, Saturday & Sunday, Rain, Temps 42 to 61 Degrees

GOODBYE ICE !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 18, 2013, 11:30 PM
i really dont think it will take all the ice. however it wil melt all the snow on the ice and that we need!!! give it a little time and it will be better in the long run.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Dec 19, 2013, 01:22 AM
this weather is BULL😁 Im going Blackfishing😃
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 19, 2013, 01:44 AM
Hey Perch Assasin why dont you introduce yourself. I hear you about this weather. I was hoping to get on the ice before x mas. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Dec 19, 2013, 02:20 PM
I agree with Boss... Things will be better once this warm stuff passes. I'm hoping for some solid stuff just like the rest of us but I will wait... No use risking it. Come January we will be out every day!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 19, 2013, 03:12 PM
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYICE84 on Dec 19, 2013, 05:18 PM
this weather is BULL😁 Im going Blackfishing😃

this weather does suck, crazy thing about is i was on the ice on long island for the last 2 days  (had 3-4 inches ) and its all gonna b gone come sunday >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 19, 2013, 08:30 PM
here's the link for the 2014 IS Team NY badge

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=268386.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=268386.0)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 19, 2013, 08:53 PM
this weather is BULL😁 Im going Blackfishing😃
I want to do that too but, i got to go upstate,, there is enough ice where i go for sure,, wish i could squeeze a blackfish trip in too this baLMY WEEKEND
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 20, 2013, 09:28 AM
easy guys! we need to set the soft weight that's on top of this nice black ice down. it is thick so it will take a few days to get it really good and not have 2 layers in the ice! once this warm air moves over its followed by a arctic blast. this is happening exactly the way WE need it to....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Dec 20, 2013, 10:01 AM
Hi-Everyone I'm excited for another year of Ice Fishing. I own a home in Sullivan county in between Liberty and Roscoe NY. I hope by Mid January we should have safe ice in my area !!! I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe Ice fishing year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 20, 2013, 02:57 PM
Hi-Everyone I'm excited for another year of Ice Fishing. I own a home in Sullivan county in between Liberty and Roscoe NY. I hope by Mid January we should have safe ice in my area !!! I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a safe Ice fishing year.
You too OldHunter!
See you out there soon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LoneWolf on Dec 20, 2013, 03:24 PM

Same to you OldHunter !  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: numinous on Dec 20, 2013, 04:41 PM
Went by Glenmere today. Two guys fishing close to shore by the park. Didn't have time to stop and ask how thick the ice was. Was it any of you guys on here?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 20, 2013, 05:01 PM
Fished a small pond in Ulster County today. 5 1/2 - 6 1/2 inches w/ slush and snow on top. Caught 3 small chain pickerel on tip ups, but no jigging action. Didn't venture out too far, because the ice thickness/ slush ratio became worse the farther out you went. If it's not raining, I'll try tomorrow morning, but after that, I'm waiting till Tuesday, since it looks like it'll get below freezing Monday night. Stay on top everyone!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 20, 2013, 06:41 PM
tipup   your better off waiting more than a day below freezing temps before getting back out there after this weather passes. 2-3 days if its rain and sets down completely. if if just lowers the snow give it a week to get solid again. its hard to wait but at least you will know you stand to fish with alot LESS chances. ill be out by friday i am sure. i hope for wensday probably thursday though...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 20, 2013, 06:52 PM
got my ford escape stuck in the field I hunt today getting my stand down  :-X.... Boy is that ground soft lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 20, 2013, 06:54 PM
Went by Glenmere today. Two guys fishing close to shore by the park. Didn't have time to stop and ask how thick the ice was. Was it any of you guys on here?

Might have been my buddy I asked him if it was him he hasn't gotten back to me yet
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 21, 2013, 05:30 PM
Well got out on some 6in -7in good ice on my local lake in lower Sullivan county ......caught a nice 13 inch Perch on my tip down bout 20 minutes into my day . My buddies kid was able to jig up 2 more nice 12 inch plus Perch  and some smaller ones on tip ups .Felt good to be out beautiful day .Not as sloppy as i would have suspected .This is the earlist I've been out in quite some time .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 21, 2013, 07:24 PM
I will tell here in SULLIVAN me and my buddy had a gorgeous day..ice was 5 inches black and 2 slush top in some spots. .biggest waz a 12 inch perch.. gander has Mousies.. will not dare tomorrow. .we kept half dozen for tonight's fry..heading home tomorrow. .will not risk this thaw here.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 21, 2013, 07:37 PM
Hopefully we can get back on the ice right after X-Mas
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Dec 21, 2013, 08:25 PM
Any word on lake Superior. Cant wait to try it but im looking to see if anyone knows what is going on up there .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 21, 2013, 10:19 PM
I will tell here in SULLIVAN me and my buddy had a gorgeous day..ice was 5 inches black and 2 slush top in some spots. .biggest waz a 12 inch perch.. gander has Mousies.. will not dare tomorrow. .we kept half dozen for tonight's fry..heading home tomorrow. .will not risk this thaw here.

how much were the mousies
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Dec 22, 2013, 06:32 AM
Warm & breezy in Dutchess County, hopefully it'll cool down and we can get back out on the ice by early January, until then, it's time to do a little predator control  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 22, 2013, 06:51 AM
LM, 2.99 Aas many years Go..mousies do work the best iin my opinion.  I am still up here 8n SUllivan..heading home in the fog soon.. hope traffic ain't bad.I think after MOnday the freeze returns but it will take at least a good week after all the warm rain and runoff.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Dec 22, 2013, 07:48 AM
Any word on lake Superior. Cant wait to try it but im looking to see if anyone knows what is going on up there .
I was out there on Thursday, there was about 4 inches of ice with about a foot of snow.  I caught a few small pickerel and a couple of small perch.  By the end of the day it was slushy between the snow and ice.  There were a few people fishing yesterday and Friday.  I wouldn't venture out there until it gets cold again though.  Next week's temps look a lot better. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Dec 22, 2013, 07:57 AM
Fish fighter thanks alot
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 22, 2013, 08:26 AM
LM, 2.99 Aas many years Go..mousies do work the best iin my opinion.  I am still up here 8n SUllivan..heading home in the fog soon.. hope traffic ain't bad.I think after MOnday the freeze returns but it will take at least a good week after all the warm rain and runoff.

mine were still cheaper by getting them online and work just as good imo
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 22, 2013, 11:44 AM
I got mine at Wholesale Baits for $ 2.75 but shipping was $ 13.75 What are going to do you need them & you never know if you will be able to get them local. Walt
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Post by: TrueNorth on Dec 22, 2013, 03:05 PM
I agree with you wetdreams. I live 15 to 20 miles from the nearest bait shop and by the time you drive back and forth with my diesel truck the shipping cost is almost paid for. Then you have the crap shoot of whether or not they'll have what you want.
I have been ordering mousiest and spikes from Knutsons for the last 2 years. They arrive in good shape and last me the whole season....depending how many dependents tag along.
Bottom line, the bait business is taken care of early and didn't cost me that much more.
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Post by: kb on Dec 22, 2013, 05:25 PM
$3.50 for 24???   .14 cents a piece???   too rich for me.    Ill stick to maggots and waxies.  I do like them though...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 22, 2013, 07:10 PM
I paid $7.99 for 100 free shipping and no tax.... split 600 with my cousin only had 3 die out of 600.... total was $47.94. so that is .0799 per mousie
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 22, 2013, 07:28 PM
good buy     it pays in bulk....   not them  but i do the same.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 22, 2013, 07:31 PM
about 4 days after i ordered them the price went up to $9.99 with $1 shipping per 100 and now there $11.99 per 100 with $1 shipping.... timed it just right  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 22, 2013, 07:58 PM
Here is a true story, my friend and I at his place fish a lake,, I always use what is available.. I have over a decade experience ice fishing.. I swear by mousies but will use spikes  if mousies are not availble.. this friend of mine kicks butt  all the same jigging without any bait on his hooks,, even when I offer him grubs  (waxies/spikes/even mousies) he just says no thanks and proceeds to jig up fish almost always as much and in some cases more than me.. not so this Saturday.. mousies truly work .. it is a scent these panfish can not resist. One or two mousie grubs are fine per barb. I scored with a small swedish glow tape on white. I use a showdown, so I see anything on the jig.. they weren't aggressive and slow to take.. lot of misses,, aqnd some were not even interested .. i tried other perch jigs too and still no magic lure.. so it is more than presentation or bait. although it helps.. the fish have to be in feed mode.. second to that is the spot on the lake.. we didn't feel safe walking the ice too far from where we got on.so we couldn't reach our favorite spots.. How many you know where your favorite spots are and why they are favorite spots ??? I like jigging structures and  the contours close by deep dropoffs.. in few weekends we will be rocking and rolling  ,,be safe ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 22, 2013, 08:09 PM
How many you know where your favorite spots are and why they are favorite spots ???

My favorite spots are anywhere there are fish.... but that's just me....

they weren't aggressive and slow to take.. lot of misses,, aqnd some were not even interested .. i tried other perch jigs too and still no magic lure.. so it is more than presentation or bait. although it helps.. the fish have to be in feed mode..

I had to work for the fish I caught on thursday.... must be the warm front. However in regards to "no magic lure" my cousin using same bait same presentation but different jig and I out fished him 5 to 1.... both using flashers and we are normally neck and neck for the number of fish we catch. I would say what jig you use also plays a big role in if you catch or not.... color combo is also important. Had days where we were using same lure different colors and one would catch fish and the other wouldn't then once that person switches over they start catching fish. Just my .02
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Dec 22, 2013, 11:03 PM
I saw the guy fishing on Glenmere last weekend - the ice was just about 2 inches.  :o
I do not have balls like his size and I knew for sure that there is no hope for the good ice in NY for another two to three weeks - so I just decided to cheat and traveled North - all the way across the Canadian border.
I fished beautiful lake near Ottawa - tons of ice and snow.
Got myself 7 (seven!) Northern Pikes in seven hours. The biggest one was around 24".
Perch is not good over there - dinks mostly.
Came home couple of hours ago - tired and happy!
The season is officially open!

Would love to add pictures - but it is not working for me on this forum for some reason.
Does anyone know what should be done to enable it?

Driving back from Canadian border all the way to Woodbury, NY I was able to see clearly that the winter lost the battle - at least for now: not a single trace of snow, all lakes are 90% open with small patches of ice here and there.
It will take time to fix the damage.
Let's stay patient.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 22, 2013, 11:06 PM
Went by Glenmere today. Two guys fishing close to shore by the park. Didn't have time to stop and ask how thick the ice was. Was it any of you guys on here?

talked to my buddy who said it was 3" where he was fishing.... not sure where he was but that doesn't matter now since it'll all be gone for the most part
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Post by: razvy on Dec 23, 2013, 03:59 AM
I saw the guy fishing on Glenmere last weekend - the ice was just about 2 inches.  :o
I do not have balls like his size and I knew for sure that there is no hope for the good ice in NY for another two to three weeks - so I just decided to cheat and traveled North - all the way across the Canadian border.
I fished beautiful lake near Ottawa - tons of ice and snow.
Got myself 7 (seven!) Northern Pikes in seven hours. The biggest one was around 24".
Perch is not good over there - dinks mostly.
Came home couple of hours ago - tired and happy!
The season is officially open!

Would love to add pictures - but it is not working for me on this forum for some reason.
Does anyone know what should be done to enable it?

Driving back from Canadian border all the way to Woodbury, NY I was able to see clearly that the winter lost the battle - at least for now: not a single trace of snow, all lakes are 90% open with small patches of ice here and there.
It will take time to fix the damage.
Let's stay patient.

Congratulation on the trip , how much they charge you for fishing license up there ?
For pictures I use Photobucket , I don't think you cab just browse and add a picture from a folder .
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Dec 23, 2013, 09:31 AM
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Congratulation on the trip , how much they charge you for fishing license up there ?
For pictures I use Photobucket , I don't think you cab just browse and add a picture from a folder .

I have the one for three years - $140.

The FAQ says administrator can turn this feature on for you.

Anyways - thanks  for the idea, I will try to use the outside hosting too.

http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/borispriva/view/714887/?page=0 (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/borispriva/view/714887/?page=0)

http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/borispriva/view/714888/?page=0 (http://fotki.yandex.ru/users/borispriva/view/714888/?page=0)

Looks like it's working. :) Thanks again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 23, 2013, 09:47 AM
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6730/239710021.0/0_ae887_27278daf_L.jpg)
(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9759/239710021.0/0_ae888_6ee88a87_L.jpg)

now you don't have to click the link
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Post by: snowden on Dec 23, 2013, 10:05 AM
pwg, that is an amazing long haul for a weekend trip.. I'm assuming you traveled round trip from Canada to orange county ny in a compact vehicle ??? Anyway that is some strong passion for ice fishing! ;D I would have boarded a head boat down along the jersey shore in pursuit of blackfish if I had no ice fishing opportunity on Saturday in Sullivan county.. Glad you made out okay with the Canadian trip. nice pike. I see in today's news outages due to ice storms up in Maine,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Dec 23, 2013, 10:58 AM
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now you don't have to click the link

Loudmouth879,

Great! Thank you!
But - how did you do it? :)
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Post by: PWG on Dec 23, 2013, 11:07 AM
pwg, that is an amazing long haul for a weekend trip.. I'm assuming you traveled round trip from Canada to orange county ny in a compact vehicle ??? Anyway that is some strong passion for ice fishing! ;D I would have boarded a head boat down along the jersey shore in pursuit of blackfish if I had no ice fishing opportunity on Saturday in Sullivan county.. Glad you made out okay with the Canadian trip. nice pike. I see in today's news outages due to ice storms up in Maine,

The trip was crazy - I hit 200 miles of freezing rain on the way over there and 150 on the way back. :(
But it was worth it - 100%. :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 23, 2013, 11:24 AM
Loudmouth879,

Great! Thank you!
But - how did you do it? :)

well i have a mac so all i did was just left click on the image select copy image address and then put img, /img in [] in the front and behind the address i pasted....

read this also it will help probably more than I can http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=31022.msg300148#msg300148 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=31022.msg300148#msg300148)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Dec 23, 2013, 02:14 PM
well i have a mac so all i did was just left click on the image select copy image address and then put img, /img in [] in the front and behind the address i pasted....

read this also it will help probably more than I can http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=31022.msg300148#msg300148 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=31022.msg300148#msg300148)

Thank you again and shame on me - should be able to find it on my own. :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Dec 23, 2013, 02:30 PM
I had planned last week that I was going out today, after the weather the past few days, I thought twice about it.  I had a friend call me today and said that he had gone through.  Be smart out there folks, another week and we should be all set.  Possibly going to go up to Lake of the Isles on Thursday if anyone is interested in traveling and splitting gas.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Dec 23, 2013, 03:56 PM
Nice fish PWG , congratulation , if you go few times a year the license it's worth it .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 25, 2013, 10:46 AM
MERRY CHRISTMAS

Anyone get anything good this year?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 25, 2013, 01:33 PM
Cold weather date to start making some ice!
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Post by: tipup28 on Dec 25, 2013, 02:52 PM
Anyone head out on the ice today? Is there any safe ice in Sullivan (Morningside/Superior) or Ulster?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 25, 2013, 05:48 PM
Very cold xmas day but I doubt the ice refreezed or enough safe ice after the last record warm spell. I predict about an inch a day so maybe the weekend in places that had sustained ice through the warm spell. I will likely wait after the weekend for Any lakes or ponds south of liberty ny
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 26, 2013, 04:05 AM
On my local lake was able to find 4-5 inches of black ice 200 yards from shore in 6-8 feet of water yesterday ....prior to the thaw was 6 or so inches in the same areas ...planning on getting out Friday afternoon.
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Post by: FishGuts on Dec 26, 2013, 09:06 AM
Same here. Hoping for Saturday morning. After next weeks cold snap we should have a lot more options.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 26, 2013, 11:36 AM
Is there fishable ice anywhere in Sullivan?  Want to get out this weekend but don't want to drive an hour+ for nothing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Dec 26, 2013, 12:22 PM
Is there fishable ice anywhere in Sullivan?  Want to get out this weekend but don't want to drive an hour+ for nothing
My guess is it will take several freezing nights.. I wonder too how Glenmere fared after that warm runoff ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 26, 2013, 03:21 PM
I can see what glenmere is like tomorrow and report back but on other news... Nice sale today only, @ Kittery Trading Post, 20% off and over $75 free shipping. As long as you go over $75 before the promo code you qualify for the free shipping. The promo code brought my order down to 68 and it was still free shipping
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Dec 26, 2013, 03:24 PM
Hey guys looking to fish superior this weekend any info on ice conditions would help thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 26, 2013, 09:29 PM
Chodikee has 4"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Dec 27, 2013, 07:32 AM
Glenmere had open water in a few spots yesterday. Weekend warm temps, breezy and some heavy rain predicted for Sunday. Not ice making conditions for sure. It will be quite some time before the lakes around here are safe enough for me...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 27, 2013, 08:23 AM
Any lakes in Sullivan county that has 5 or more inches of ice ? If not how far. Upstate do I have to travel to find some?!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 27, 2013, 09:37 AM
Below freezing at night, so anything that melts during the day will just refreeze. Any water left on the ice after sunday will just add a few extra layers onto the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 27, 2013, 01:44 PM
Spoke to a friend of mine who lives up in Sullivan county & he said he wants to wait until next weekend just to be safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 27, 2013, 01:44 PM
Here's your report for Glenmere lake.... Took a ride up there at 2:24pm gate was open and noticed that from the gate to the left all the way to the dam is frozen... made a right and went through the gate and as I drove down the road kept looking and it is frozen all the way straight across the lake and all the way length wise.... to sum up my report the whole lake is frozen.... might be some open water in the middle of the lake 20 yards left of the park but didn't have my binocs and couldn't they if it was ripples or sun glare... I did not walk down and check thickness so I have no clue if it is safe but it was 90%clear black ice and just along the shorelines was the white junk ice and a couple spots here and there. Anyway we'll see how she holds up after Sunday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 27, 2013, 03:31 PM
I checked out a lake today!!!! Four to 5 inches of black ice and 2 inches of white ice! It was in Sullivan county. I hope it holds good after Sunday's warm up!! Might go out Tuesday!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Dec 27, 2013, 03:42 PM
In what area? I just drilled some holes on a 50 acre lake near bethel and I was only able to find 5 inches(3 inches black and 2 white).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 27, 2013, 04:59 PM
Fallsburgh ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 28, 2013, 09:29 AM
Does anyone know of any safe ice in Sullivan?  Was thinking huntington on monday but don't want to drive an hour and twenty min for nothing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Dec 28, 2013, 06:05 PM
I don't know about Huntington but I was on a few other lakes near liberty today and there was at least 6 inches of black ice plus a little white ice. There were plenty of 4 wheelers and snowmobiles parked out on the ice too. Just be careful about how you get on the ice Bc it's thinner by shore in some spots other spots are solid. The perch bite was pretty good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 28, 2013, 06:50 PM
I don't know about Huntington but I was on a few other lakes near liberty today and there was at least 6 inches of black ice plus a little white ice. There were plenty of 4 wheelers and snowmobiles parked out on the ice too. Just be careful about how you get on the ice Bc it's thinner by shore in some spots other spots are solid. The perch bite was pretty good.
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Thanks fishguts I would hate to drive up for nothing but thats good news
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Post by: boss j on Dec 28, 2013, 09:05 PM
yesterday i was told by my fishing partner that there is still open water on huntington in the middle.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 29, 2013, 11:18 AM
yesterday i was told by my fishing partner that there is still open water on huntington in the middle.

So do you know of any lakes that are safe? Not looking for secrete spots just public lakes
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 29, 2013, 11:29 AM
Looks like after this rain we get a quick cold snap then they are calling for a stormy patters as of now calling for snow on the 2nd and 6th..... I just want one week of cold temps 20's and lower and no snow is that too much to ask for?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Dec 29, 2013, 01:17 PM
I would bet that superior and Morningside have safe ice. But I have not seen for myself.
 Nobody missed out today. My brother and I fished about 30 holes today on a private lake from 9:30 to 12:30. Nasty freezing rain the whole time. All for a few dink perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Dec 29, 2013, 02:32 PM
Fished some small water in Sullivan County with 3 - 5 inches. Fishing wasn't bad & caught some nice slabs. Good luck to all & be safe with the inconsistent weather and ice thickness.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 29, 2013, 03:50 PM
Fished a small pond in Ulster Co. today from 9:40 till 11:40 until the rain began in earnest. Between 3-5 inches clear black ice. Caught a sink 12" chain pickerel and a FAT 18" largemouth bass. Hoping to get back out on Tuesday for an all nighter till the ball drops!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Dec 29, 2013, 07:30 PM
This week's forecast should have us on some decent ice real soon.. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 30, 2013, 06:49 PM
latest weather report from the GFS model says 8-12" of snow on thursday and friday the Euro model says 12-18".... so much for good ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 30, 2013, 07:56 PM
The weather channel just said a chance of flurries. I like them better.

DWhen they say something worse, I'll just find another station that says what I want to hear!  Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Dec 30, 2013, 09:33 PM
Snow will not be good but at least the temps will be freezing for a while..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 30, 2013, 10:13 PM
The weather channel just said a chance of flurries. I like them better.

My report is from the weather channel lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 30, 2013, 10:23 PM
Mine is from the app
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 30, 2013, 10:27 PM
Mine is from the app

if you watch the weather channel they run both models and show the amounts.... Everything I've looked at says "significant snow likely"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 30, 2013, 10:32 PM
I like mine better. It makes more ice!!  Ha ha
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 30, 2013, 11:47 PM
Sry Loudmouth but i like KB's way of puttin it.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Dec 31, 2013, 08:03 AM
Has anyone been up to Highland Lake yet? Just wondering if there's safe ice. I was thinking about going this weekend, but don't want to travel over an hour for nothing. Any info would be appreciated,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 31, 2013, 10:50 AM
Hey BigJoesFishing when is gander going to get the line of VMC jigs in?
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Post by: T-Rain08 on Dec 31, 2013, 11:10 AM
Has anyone driven by Round lake, town of Monroe. Is it locked up?
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 31, 2013, 04:48 PM
Good news 5-12" of snow predicted as of now but the good news is on Monday 48 and rain! Get rid of the snow and make some glare ice
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 31, 2013, 07:49 PM
Good news 5-12" of snow predicted as of now but the good news is on Monday 48 and rain! Get rid of the snow and make some glare ice
. I sure hope your right! And they don't have the jigs ur looking for. It's whatever they send the store we get. A lot of stuff I want gander mtn to send but they don't! Have a safe and happy new year everyone!
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 31, 2013, 07:54 PM
. I sure hope your right! And they don't have the jigs ur looking for. It's whatever they send the store we get. A lot of stuff I want gander mtn to send but they don't! Have a safe and happy new year everyone!

weird cause they are in the middletown store's online hardwater flyer lol so I'm guessing they will have them eventually?
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Post by: snowden on Dec 31, 2013, 08:28 PM
 I'll likely wait even though  safe ice is likely  by weekend. Just too much bs snow/single digit weather in the forecast.. but at least the new year is looking good. Loudmouth, I am going to try 1/6 oz reef runner cicada lures (firetiger) I ordered from fishusa. only bought a couple but , i like how well these and other type of vertical  sonar lures worked in the past. Many hours attest on open water 1/4oz. size 8 trebles up to 3/8 oz. with size 6 trebles in similar patterns work great bottom jigging for big fish .. I have light, medium and heavy jig combos for whatever the occasion. these little 1/6 oz have two barb size 10 i believe,  should work just as good especially for pannies. 
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 31, 2013, 08:33 PM
I'll likely wait even though  safe ice is likely  by weekend. Just too much bs snow/single digit weather in the forecast.. but at least the new year is looking good. Loudmouth, I am going to try 1/6 oz reef runner cicada lures (firetiger) I ordered from fishusa. only bought a couple but , i like how well these and other type of vertical  sonar lures worked in the past. Many hours attest on open water 1/4oz. size 8 trebles up to 3/8 oz. with size 6 trebles in similar patterns work great bottom jigging for big fish .. I have light, medium and heavy jig combos for whatever the occasion. these little 1/6 oz have two barb size 10 i believe,  should work just as good especially for pannies.

see I like the slender spoons but they don't have the colors I want lol the tingler spoon by vmc is pretty much the same as a slender spoon and look more well built and in the colors I like! I just want to try their pug bug because I have similar jigs that work well just don't want to order online as I would like to see the size before I order
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Post by: snowden on Dec 31, 2013, 08:43 PM
agree, i like to see first before ordering anything online.. many times even if you get a picture online, it is not what is expected.. I was up at Gander weekend before xmas.. I have to say I was pretty impressed with the ice lures and tackle they have in stock. IMHO, prices are very reasonable too.
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 31, 2013, 08:54 PM
weird cause they are in the middletown store's online hardwater flyer lol so I'm guessing they will have them eventually?
idk we might not get most of that stuff in.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 31, 2013, 08:54 PM
agree, i like to see first before ordering anything online.. many times even if you get a picture online, it is not what is expected.. I was up at Gander weekend before xmas.. I have to say I was pretty impressed with the ice lures and tackle they have in stock. IMHO, prices are very reasonable too.

I wasn't too impressed with the tackle they have in stock it's the same year in and year out mainly all lindy and northland with a hand full of custom jigs and skins mixed in would like to see more brands and styles but that will probably not happen
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Post by: boss j on Jan 01, 2014, 05:12 AM
had a great time on ice yesterday.   about 4-5 inches but it mostly a bit bubblie ( softer ice) so tread light.
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Post by: Wille on Jan 01, 2014, 09:16 AM
Snowden the smallest Cicada really gets crappies. A spike on each hook and Bam.  Also I use a dremil on the bigger size and just put a treble in the middle.  Cut higher on the side , put hook in and squeeze it closed . Good fishing !!
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 01, 2014, 10:39 AM
Do u guys think the warm weather Sunday and Monday will effect the ice? Since its so cold the rest of the days.......
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Post by: kb on Jan 01, 2014, 11:24 AM
I think that the snow will take the brunt of it.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 01, 2014, 11:32 AM
Do u guys think the warm weather Sunday and Monday will effect the ice? Since its so cold the rest of the days.......

It should be a powdery snow since it is so cold so the wind should take care of most of it but on Sunday there shouldn't be a lot of loss of ice because of the cloud cover and monday with the rain will set it up for a quick refreeze of anything that melts on tuesday with a high of 15! Finally it's looking good
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Post by: PWG on Jan 01, 2014, 12:37 PM
At least three guys on the Glenmere today - really close to the shore. ;D
Let's wait for the reports.
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Post by: tipup28 on Jan 01, 2014, 03:21 PM
Solid 4 1/2 -5 1/2 black ice on a small pond in Ulster Co. Caught 9 chain pickerel  (12-18") on tip ups w/ shiners. My dad also caught a small largemouth bass and a bluegill jigging with spikes. The cold on the way is good, although I hope the snow doesn't affect things too bad. The rain on Monday should get the lakes nice and bare of any snow once it refreezes Monday night! Good luck to everyone and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Post by: kb on Jan 01, 2014, 03:40 PM
Hit a small pond in Dutchess this afternoon.  3 1/2 inches of ice over 5-6 feet depth.  Jigged up some small gills and bass.  It felt good to be out.
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Post by: Edm87 on Jan 01, 2014, 03:49 PM
Fished yesterday small pond in ulster 3-3 1/2 inches didn't stay long just wanted to fish before new years.  One dink pickerel.  Took a ride checked another lake in Lloyd (hint) around 3 1/2 inches judging from an iced over hole. 
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 01, 2014, 04:55 PM
Fish a pond today in OC 4-5" of ice.... Very slow bite. Caught about 10 shiners  in the 7" to 9" range post a pic of the 9" one later.... One crappie 9.5" and let that go to grow and some dink gills...

9" almost thought about bringing it home
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1514996_10152501310054428_171443114_n.jpg)

At least three guys on the Glenmere today - really close to the shore. ;D
Let's wait for the reports.

Heard 2-4" depending where you go
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 01, 2014, 07:09 PM
I sure hope it's good cause one of the local lakes that I want to fish on has 4 to 5 inches of ice but since it's runed by the state they will not let us on yet!
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 01, 2014, 07:14 PM
The best is when you're drilling a hole with the hand auger and a crack forms right through the middle of the hole going out both sides in the ice!
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 01, 2014, 07:17 PM
I will be try & get out this weekend ... good luck to all & be safe ...  :icefish:
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Post by: kb on Jan 01, 2014, 09:06 PM
The best is when you're drilling a hole with the hand auger and a crack forms right through the middle of the hole going out both sides in the ice!

I love that sound. I'll follow it with my ears across the lake
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Post by: snowden on Jan 02, 2014, 07:54 AM
I will be try & get out this weekend ... good luck to all & be safe ...  :icefish:
I wish to get a trip in this weekend too but it depends on the weather..speaking to which a topic of ,, "when are fish more likely to bite" before a front /during a front or after a storm front passes over?
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Post by: snowden on Jan 02, 2014, 07:58 AM
Fish a pond today in OC 4-5" of ice.... Very slow bite. Caught about 10 shiners  in the 7" to 9" range post a pic of the 9" one later.... One crappie 9.5" and let that go to grow and some dink gills...

9" almost thought about bringing it home
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1514996_10152501310054428_171443114_n.jpg)

Heard 2-4" depending where you go
that is huge, almost looks like a carp lol... I guess that is a red shiner? never seen anything as big except in a Florida bait shop where they float bait that size for lmb.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 02, 2014, 08:51 AM
that is huge, almost looks like a carp lol... I guess that is a red shiner? never seen anything as big except in a Florida bait shop where they float bait that size for lmb.

golden shiner
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Post by: Corndog on Jan 02, 2014, 09:56 AM
golden shiner

I was just gonna say the same thing Loudmouth! And that's a biggin! I'm down in Rockland and waiting paintently for some good ice. Best of luck and stay safe out there.
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Post by: coorslightguy on Jan 02, 2014, 01:14 PM
anybody know about white pond yet??
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Post by: snowden on Jan 02, 2014, 06:14 PM
big snow drifts tonight i here.. i know there is good ice but not sure if i can wing it Saturday. hoping to get out for some good ice fishing
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Post by: fmoy2k1 on Jan 02, 2014, 07:27 PM
white pond is good 3 1/2 to 4" of ice on new years day.
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Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 02, 2014, 08:00 PM
Thx. for the update on White Pond!
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Post by: kb on Jan 03, 2014, 05:07 PM
Are there any safe lakes by Newburgh?  My buddy called and asked me to him and his son out, so I want to make it nice for the kid. I'd like to get him 'hooked'.

Thanks
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 03, 2014, 06:10 PM
Are there any safe lakes by Newburgh?  My buddy called and asked me to him and his son out, so I want to make it nice for the kid. I'd like to get him 'hooked'.

Thanks

Karl;  You might want to give Upton a look.  We've had some hot days with the Trout there at first ice.  There were some reports last week that people were fishing there.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 03, 2014, 06:15 PM
Are there any safe lakes by Newburgh?  My buddy called and asked me to him and his son out, so I want to make it nice for the kid. I'd like to get him 'hooked'.

Thanks

I'd take him somewhere where there's a lot of pickerel.... non stop flags should get him interested
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Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 03, 2014, 06:16 PM
Thinking about hitting Upton, East Branch (Sodom) or White Pond Tomorrow!
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Post by: rugermag on Jan 03, 2014, 06:44 PM
They are fishing Sodom but it is WAY down! White Pond is safe and Upton was safe over about 90% as of
Wednesday. There was open water on the north end and west side. That MAY have cured by now. Use caution.
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Post by: kb on Jan 03, 2014, 07:55 PM
He lives in Newburgh, so I wanted to keep him local in case his kid gets cold.  Personally I was thinking of whites or another small pond.   

Upton is a far drive for them, but I'm looking forward to getting out there myself though.  IB we never did get together, let's try and plan something out this year.
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Post by: ShawnM on Jan 03, 2014, 11:02 PM
Guy's if any of you would like to go to our NJ Get-Together it is at Jefferson Lake Saturday January 11th. Sign up's are on the NJ board
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Post by: IceDropper on Jan 03, 2014, 11:17 PM
Anyone check out the Bridge yet?
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Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 04, 2014, 03:34 PM
Thinking of heading to Upton tomorrow......anybody up there today....how is ice ?.....Thanks !!!
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Post by: Corndog on Jan 04, 2014, 04:29 PM
Took a drive to Sterling Forest. Met up with two Rangers who were out testing the ice thickness. Two of the nicest Rangers I have ever met.
They were quite sincere when they expressed that unfortunately they had to keep the lakes closed for now, being the thickness was at 5 1/2" and NYS Parks require 6". After speaking with them about both Sterling and Harriman waters, I feel confident they truly have us in their best interests and wished they could open.
Having heard of a snowshoer going through in Oakland NJ, I'm fine with waiting.
Hopefully the end of the week or next. Let's be careful out there guys!
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Post by: tipup28 on Jan 04, 2014, 04:31 PM
5-6" black ice at a small pond in Ulster Co. today. 3 chain pickerel (12", 16", 18") on tip ups and a small 10" largemouth bass jigging.
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Post by: Corndog on Jan 04, 2014, 04:51 PM
5-6" black ice at a small pond in Ulster Co. today. 3 chain pickerel (12", 16", 18") on tip ups and a small 10" largemouth bass jigging.

Nice!

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Post by: snowden on Jan 04, 2014, 04:53 PM
hey corndog, thanks for the headups .. I am looking forward to any opportunity in the southern tier. I also didn't make it up to my Sullivan lk today but heard the ice up there is even thicker,, probably more than eight inches sometime next week anywhere. glta
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Post by: Corndog on Jan 04, 2014, 05:12 PM
Snowden.. I'm gettin real itchy! Lol.. Buddy went up near Monticello... Haven't heard how they did yet.
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Post by: Ice clam on Jan 04, 2014, 05:24 PM
Thinking of upton on Monday any ice reports?
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 04, 2014, 05:33 PM
Anyone check out the Bridge yet?

Talked to a guy today who said he checked it Tuesday and there was 7-8"..... I think he's crazy there is no way there is that much ice on the bridge but ya never know
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Post by: quailman2 on Jan 04, 2014, 05:45 PM
Hey guys any word on Sturgis pool yet looking to find out if safe
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 04, 2014, 05:47 PM
On another note.... fished today on another private lake and boy was it worth it... 12 perch smallest was 10".... the other 11 were all over 13" with one being roughly 15"....

(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1236505_10152509249994428_1812048593_n.jpg)

this picture doesn't do them justice.... I'll take some better ones when i fillet them up... waiting for them to thaw a bit lol
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Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 04, 2014, 06:04 PM
He lives in Newburgh, so I wanted to keep him local in case his kid gets cold.  Personally I was thinking of whites or another small pond.   

Upton is a far drive for them, but I'm looking forward to getting out there myself though.  IB we never did get together, let's try and plan something out this year.


KB - Nice to meet you on White Pond today, how'd you make out after I left?

Here's the pic. of the 17 inch Walleye I caught and released.

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Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 04, 2014, 06:27 PM
Hit a local lake for an ice check and got 5 solid inches of black ice here in oc. Got to fish for half hour and got a pickerel and 4 sunnies before I had to run to get to the gym start of a great year
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Post by: Corndog on Jan 04, 2014, 06:54 PM
Hit a local lake for an ice check and got 5 solid inches of black ice here in oc. Got to fish for half hour and got a pickerel and 4 sunnies before I had to run to get to the gym start of a great year

Nice!
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Post by: snowden on Jan 04, 2014, 07:05 PM
On another note.... fished today on another private lake and boy was it worth it... 12 perch smallest was 10".... the other 11 were all over 13" with one being roughly 15"....

(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1236505_10152509249994428_1812048593_n.jpg)

this picture doesn't do them justice.... I'll take some better ones when i fillet them up... waiting for them to thaw a bit lol
that is awesome catch.. i know any perch over 12 inches is big enough for eats..15 inch perch is huge congrats
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Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 04, 2014, 07:13 PM
upton is plenty safe 4 inches  plus the day of the snow...im sure there is close to 6 by now...
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Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 04, 2014, 07:53 PM
upton is plenty safe 4 inches  plus the day of the snow...im sure there is close to 6 by now...

Thx!

Planning on trying there tomorrow.
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Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 04, 2014, 07:59 PM
Nice mess of perch LM!  I'm getting out on my first trip of the year tomm. Hope to have some nice pics myself.
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Post by: frontrowjoe20 on Jan 04, 2014, 08:13 PM
for those that commented on the bridge. I was there all day today, 7-8 inches,  5 1/2 black + 2 white. only managed 5 perch (was going for EYES). if you are walking in near the public boat launch. be careful, first couple steps are a bit crunchy.  Goodluck out there.
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Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 04, 2014, 08:53 PM
THX !!!!!
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 04, 2014, 09:44 PM
Has anyone been out on Greenwood lake yet. Just wondering if there's any safe ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 04, 2014, 11:37 PM
Has anyone been out on Greenwood lake yet. Just wondering if there's any safe ice.

Check the Greenwood/Passaic thread in the New Jersey Reports and Conditions area
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 04, 2014, 11:42 PM
Here are better pictures of the perch.....
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 05, 2014, 12:15 AM
Nice job loudmouth
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 05, 2014, 03:06 AM
Cold Fusion that is a nice Eye.  Nice to meet you too.

I fished until dark and ended up with five perch. It sure was nice to get out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 05, 2014, 07:32 AM
Loudmouth I love the fish porn!

This morning I'm heading to Upton. I will have my black death sled with me, stop by and say hi
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 05, 2014, 10:58 AM
nice eats there LM , I wish to get out this weekend but hopefully during the week after the crazy rain /ice weather.. today must be awesome on any the lakes..Anybody have the latest on Harriman? Somebody here mentioned some park officials measured just shy of green flaqs for some gates.. i will likely call during the week,, suppose melt snow and refreeze all later in the week..  perhaps this season is looking good for plenty safe ice soon ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2014, 11:03 AM
nice eats there LM , I wish to get out this weekend but hopefully during the week after the crazy rain /ice weather.. today must be awesome on any the lakes..Anybody have the latest on Harriman? Somebody here mentioned some park officials measured just shy of green flaqs for some gates.. i will likely call during the week,, suppose melt snow and refreeze all later in the week..  perhaps this season is looking good for plenty safe ice soon ;D

Should be good to go after Tuesday pretty much everywhere looking at the weather..... hopefully the temps in the upper 40's later in the week isn't correct and if it is at least it will be at or somewhat below freezing at night.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 05, 2014, 01:35 PM
..Anybody have the latest on Harriman? Somebody here mentioned some park officials measured just shy of green flaqs for some gates.. i will likely call during the week,, suppose melt snow and refreeze all later in the week..  perhaps this season is looking good for plenty safe ice soon ;D

Hey Snowden...it was me posting about Harriman and Sterling. Nothing open yet..just shy of 6". Like LM stated hopefully this week. Fingers crossed!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 05, 2014, 05:28 PM
Went to Sullivan yesterday.
Had a very good day of fishing on 4 to 5 inches of black ice.
That was a blust! Almost non-stop action for 5 hours.
Ended up with over 30 yellow perches (half of them in 11-12"range) and 4 pickerels - on the smaller side.

Pickerels and biggest perch - on tip-ups, the rest - plain old jigging Siberian style. :)
Here are the couple of pictures - beginning of the day and final product - ready to cook perch.

And yes - I'm Russian and we are considering fish eggs a delicacy! :) :) :)

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9747/239710021.0/0_afc71_ca8d4e66_L.jpg)

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6725/239710021.0/0_afc72_654765be_L.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 05, 2014, 05:34 PM
plain old jigging Siberian style. :)

What is Siberian style???  I was at Upton and didnt get anything off tip-ups or jigging. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ColtsFan on Jan 05, 2014, 05:59 PM
What is Siberian style???  I was at Upton and didnt get anything off tip-ups or jigging.

How thick was the ice on Upton, KB?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 05, 2014, 06:51 PM
Nice EYE Coldfusion where is White Pond or do you mean White Lake ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 05, 2014, 06:58 PM
Nice EYE Coldfusion where is White Pond or do you mean White Lake ?

Thx... White Pond is in Dutchess County,  on the Border with Putnam County.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 05, 2014, 07:14 PM
Upton had about 5 inches of ice, with snow on it.  It was a very slow day out there.  I didnt get anything, but others did.

ColdFusion it was good to see you again, and Trapper it was nice to meet you and your son.  Hopefully we can get our own South East gathering together, aside from Huntington.  Ha ha ha. 

Lets see what next weekend brings!!

Best Fish's

Kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 05, 2014, 07:16 PM
PWG and LM pictures remind me of the fresh smell of perch fillets ;D.. I sure am looking forward to Harriman Corndog.. if it ain't this week, I'm planning greenwood lk ..I am only going to jig and use my hand augers in search of those delicacies ;) I hope my schedule is loose for the later part of this week after tomorrows rain melt and next day big freeze. I would really have my mind set for enjoying a winter park  Harriman if they open but any local area including greenwood is fine for day tripping.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ColtsFan on Jan 05, 2014, 07:25 PM
Thanks for the update KB. If its not raining too hard tomorrow afternoon I'm going to try either Upton or White pond, not sure yet.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 05, 2014, 07:40 PM
CF and KB...nice to meet you both out there.......didnt stay long after you guys.....no action.....cant wait for the reservoirs to get good ice.....see you again ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 05, 2014, 08:42 PM
do you need a permit to fish chadwick lake in newburg, or can i just show up and fish? are there any other lakes in the newburg area that offer public access. i travel about 45 minutes every week to get my bait down there and was wondering if there are any lakes nearby that i can try.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 05, 2014, 08:51 PM
do you need a permit to fish chadwick lake in newburg, or can i just show up and fish? are there any other lakes in the newburg area that offer public access. i travel about 45 minutes every week to get my bait down there and was wondering if there are any lakes nearby that i can try.

I think you need a permit.  See hyperlink below:

http://ecode360.com/9611125
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 05, 2014, 09:09 PM
Tipup28....... If yo're already travelling 45 mins to Newburgh for bait....your best bet is to ask the bait dealer about some local lakes.  It is in his best interest to direct you to good fishing so you'll come back to him again!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 05, 2014, 09:55 PM
I won't get out till next weekend. Maybe we could plan an ice assault on a local res or
Pond with us southeastern shanty members!  Ha ha wouldn't that be fun

Glad to help

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 06, 2014, 01:06 AM
Tipup28 I believe you need a permit for Chadwick Lake available form the Town of Newburgh Recration dept. . A bit of a trip for you off of rt.17k is Winding hills park has a 40 acre lake with yellow perch and bluegills. This is an Orange county run Park so call before going to see if you can fish. They have regulations similar to Harriman and Sterling. Below are some phone numbers that maybe of help to you and others.

  Winding Hills park ranger station (845)-457-4918,   Thruway Sporting goods 78 Oak St. Walden,NY. (845)-778-1400, Ward's Bait& Tackle 12b Little lane (off RT.52) Newburgh,NY. (845)-518-4274  Borden Road bait shop 348 Borden road (off of Rt.208) Wallkill,NY. (845)-895-3915   (this is the hamlet of Wallkill in Ulster county not town of Walkill which is Middletown area in Orange county)


Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 06, 2014, 05:31 AM
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the advice. I'm definitely up for that KB! Actually, the bait shop I go to is Ward's. Best shiners on the planet, plus a really nice guy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 06, 2014, 06:25 AM
Thanks everyone. I appreciate the advice. I'm definitely up for that KB! Actually, the bait shop I go to is Ward's. Best shiners on the planet, plus a really nice guy!
If I lived up by you, I'd be targeting all the sweetwater lks and ponds further north just above Albany,, I am not sure where in Ulster you reside but, you are less half the milage to great fishing regions in nys.. Saratogo, copperstown.. the lower ADK  region and many far better ice fishing opportunities.. than Esopus creek or tidal waters on the polluted Hudson river. good luck all the same
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 06, 2014, 06:37 AM
Well, I suppose this is what we were expecting.. 52 degrees right now here by me.. I am hoping to accomplish some jobs/chore projects today while this balmy weather deteriorates by sunset lol..  before the record low artic sub zero chill factors return  ::) like omg.. this is such crazy astronomical weather..can anyone think black ice might be an issue in the forecast ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 06, 2014, 10:06 AM
.... Actually, the bait shop I go to is Ward's.

Hey Tipup.. If you could do me a favor. The next time you're at Wards.. See if they have any tshirts with their name. I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 06, 2014, 11:24 AM
Trapper, you do need a permit & I know you cant start fishing there until 7;00-7;30 in the morning & you have to be off by dark. The price also varies depending if you just walk in or if your going with someone else that has a permit. I have open water fished it a few times but I have never ice fished it. Good luck. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maxt on Jan 06, 2014, 12:09 PM
Went to Sullivan yesterday.
Had a very good day of fishing on 4 to 5 inches of black ice.
That was a blust! Almost non-stop action for 5 hours.
Ended up with over 30 yellow perches (half of them in 11-12"range) and 4 pickerels - on the smaller side.

Pickerels and biggest perch - on tip-ups, the rest - plain old jigging Siberian style. :)
Here are the couple of pictures - beginning of the day and final product - ready to cook perch.

And yes - I'm Russian and we are considering fish eggs a delicacy! :) :) :)

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9747/239710021.0/0_afc71_ca8d4e66_L.jpg)

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6725/239710021.0/0_afc72_654765be_L.jpg)

Nice perch! BTW, I got the same rod :). Check your PM.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Jan 06, 2014, 12:14 PM
Here's the website for chadwick lake
http://www.townofnewburgh.org/Cit-e-Access/webpage.cfm?TID=40&TPID=9565

we were told to be off the lake at 4:30pm yesterday.

And I don't think they open until 8 or 8:30am .  best to call the ranger station.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 06, 2014, 02:45 PM
Next time I head down to Ward's I'll ask him for you Corndog.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: POtjm120 on Jan 06, 2014, 05:30 PM
First time poster here.  My 13 year old son has convinced me to go ice fishing, something I have not done in several years and I'm looking forward to it.  :) He's hoping we will have better luck than we did hunting this year! 

Wondered if any one knows anything about Green Mountain Lake in Pawling? 

Have fished White Pond, Tymor Park, East Branch, West Branch and a few others, but never tried Green Mountain Lake.  Several years ago the Shot Shop in Beekman sponsored a kid's tournament there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 06, 2014, 06:01 PM
green mountain lake is private as far as in knew... just saying ..lmao

http://www.hookandbullet.com/fishing-green-mountain-lake-pawling-ny/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: POtjm120 on Jan 06, 2014, 06:11 PM
Thanks pfd5623sg.  Maybe I will call the Town of Pawling Recreation department as I actually found it mentioned as a Town of Pawling park on the Dutchess County website.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 06, 2014, 06:13 PM
I heard there were some guys out on 4th binnewater lake. has anyone been on the lake recently. last time i asked the dec and other folks they said it was posted. have they opened it back up again?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: upstate bass2 on Jan 06, 2014, 07:16 PM
If you are heading to Chadwick lake call first. They like to close the lake to ice fishing for any and every reason. Last year they shut down the lake with 14'' of good ice because there was a tiny bit of the edges getting soft . Once they even said the ice was too slippery and unsafe, someone could fall and get hurt. It is loaded with giant bass and good pan fishing though  .(http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh354/upstatebass2/Chadwicklakeicefishing005_zps51c69711.jpg) (http://s544.photobucket.com/user/upstatebass2/media/Chadwicklakeicefishing005_zps51c69711.jpg.html)(http://i544.photobucket.com/albums/hh354/upstatebass2/Chadwicklakeicefishing011_zpsbec7986e.jpg) (http://s544.photobucket.com/user/upstatebass2/media/Chadwicklakeicefishing011_zpsbec7986e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 07, 2014, 07:26 AM
bone chilling deep freeze out there,, went to open my truck door and it was frozen stuck..lol.. I was just trying to get the bird feed for the backyard critters.. the deer in my yard enjoyed a few loafs of semolina breadI had leftover. It is nasty out there but, I expect this record freeze will add at least a few more inches of ice this week ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Robbieq16 on Jan 07, 2014, 08:41 AM
I was wondering if any ice report on swinging bridges I know it's always one of the last ones to lock up anyone been there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2014, 11:09 AM
I was wondering if any ice report on swinging bridges I know it's always one of the last ones to lock up anyone been there

Look on page 304.... instead of asking questions go back a couple pages you will find a lot of information
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jaycr3183 on Jan 07, 2014, 11:49 AM
Slammin big eyes in that reservoir. Few years back I put a 10lb, 7 lb, 6 n 5lber on the ice all in one day. I fished that reservoir 9 times that season and limited every time. I released most big girls though so I know they are still in there somewhere
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 07, 2014, 11:56 AM
Slammin big eyes in that reservoir. Few years back I put a 10lb, 7 lb, 6 n 5lber on the ice all in one day. I fished that reservoir 9 times that season and limited every time. I released most big girls though so I know they are still in there somewhere
    If you dont mind me asking where did you park/gain access to Swinging Bridge ? Drove by it last Ice season and the public launch had a cable across it ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Jan 07, 2014, 12:14 PM
Hey that's not an easy place to find the walleyes .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Robbieq16 on Jan 07, 2014, 01:51 PM
Thanks  LM  for puting me to te right page! I fished there this year with te boat for the first time we boated a good amount of walleye and gonna give it a try this year will any if the marinas let u park by them for a fee?? Last time I checked greenwood was not frozen yet which was a week ago. SNOWDIN tring to figure out y I can not pm back will try later at the home computer
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 07, 2014, 02:00 PM
Parking & access to Swinging Bridge I know of the two state boat ramp's you can park at . Maybe the marinas will let you park if they are open . Most all are closed for season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 07, 2014, 04:34 PM
FYI..
Laurel Meadow North in Sterling Forest is open as per the office. Others should soon follow. Fingers crossed.
Heading up in the morning.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jaycr3183 on Jan 07, 2014, 04:51 PM
Correct, I parked at one of the Marinas. I am putting the 31 incher on the wall with a replica mount eventually.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2014, 05:02 PM
SNOWDIN tring to figure out y I can not pm back will try later at the home computer

need 5 posts to pm
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice clam on Jan 07, 2014, 05:06 PM
Upton lake report - today COLD  -18 wind chill no fish no other fisherman 4 inches of ice , roughed it for 4 hours nothing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Robbieq16 on Jan 07, 2014, 05:43 PM
They are in there we got one 29" there this year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Robbieq16 on Jan 07, 2014, 05:44 PM
Thanks again LM
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 07, 2014, 07:53 PM
walleye smalleye ;i want Harimanopen,, big yellow perch crappies and monster bass on a jig ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 07, 2014, 08:02 PM
Ice Clam where did you have 4 inches of ice?
Jaycr3183 that's a great walleye from there  :bow:
Robbieq16 is very nice to great job!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 07, 2014, 08:14 PM
I heard 8 inches plus in Sullivan lks (at least where I go when up that way.. hoping the bigger ponds on Harriman open before long. I can't imagine only 4 inches anywhere in nys ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 07, 2014, 08:26 PM
I cooked up a mean homemade beef barley..oh man.. carrots onions celery three bean barley stew tomatoes beef broth.. I should be on a cooking network :o I want a perch fry ..going to call Harriman and see what the deal is over there  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 07, 2014, 08:41 PM
Slammin big eyes in that reservoir. Few years back I put a 10lb, 7 lb, 6 n 5lber on the ice all in one day. I fished that reservoir 9 times that season and limited every time. I released most big girls though so I know they are still in there somewhere
THING WITH THOSE BIG OLD COWS IS THEY REALLY AREN'T GOOD EATS,,FISHY TASTES FOR ANYTHING OVER 24INCHES, i LET GO ANYTHING OVER 22 INCHES,, BUT ONLY BECAUSE i KNOW FROM MY OWN EXPERIENCE.. NOT TO MENTION BIG OLD BREEDER SIZE ARE MORE LIKELY TO SPAWN SUCCESSFULLY IF RELEASED UNHARMED. bUT THERE IS NO HARM KEEPING A PRIZED FISH ONCE IN A WHILE.. THEY ARE NOT THAT EASY TO CATCH ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 07, 2014, 08:50 PM
aNYBODY BRAVE TODAY'S CHILL? THINKING TOMORROW IS A GO IF some local state park ponds open, any wind on Harriman ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 07, 2014, 09:01 PM
wed. going to be blustery cold.. think I will shoot for the following days..but i'm going to try somewhere.. THANK YOU OMAMACARE! ..JUST KIDDING ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 07, 2014, 09:05 PM
ANYONE BEEN ON HUNTINGTON YET?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2014, 09:27 PM
I'll be out again saturday catching some more jumbo perch like I did over the weekend  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 07, 2014, 09:40 PM
How is Glenmere lake looking in Florida ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2014, 09:45 PM
How is Glenmere lake looking in Florida ?

people were fishing since the 1st.... 2-4 inches on the 1st and to the right of catfish rock wasn't safe then not sure of what it's like now

also lets hope this holds
(http://i39.tinypic.com/2wohfyg.png)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 07, 2014, 09:51 PM
Theres got to be a couple more inch by now. Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Jan 08, 2014, 08:23 AM
I've never fished for walleye before but I live pretty close to
swinging bridge and I would like to try while its frozen.
In How many FOW do you guys start looking for them?
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Post by: snowden on Jan 08, 2014, 11:30 AM
Fishguts, deep towards the dam..I do not believe the public ramp is open..as someone stated, they have the entrance locked with a cable and it is possible at the private marinas but not sure of them being open this time of year.  I am hoping to ice fish somewhere  tomorrow. .. waiting for my friend to get back to me. I'll be jigging somewhere later today and all day tomorrow and possibly friday too. be safe on that 2 to 4 inch ice ::) iknow where i want to go is over 8 inches
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Jan 08, 2014, 01:01 PM
Yeah I'm gonna wait a while for swinging bridge. Like Snowden said there are
plenty of good places with 8 inches of ice.
I'm gonna try to get out and fish the next few days straight.
Gonna hit a few private lakes in NEPA before the weather gets ugly then go local for the weekend.
Got 250 waxies
Can't wait!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Jan 08, 2014, 01:05 PM
looking for info on stugis pool trying to get up there any info will help thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DoubleG on Jan 08, 2014, 01:33 PM
Sturgeon Pool
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 08, 2014, 02:52 PM
5" on Glenmere Lake straight out from the park.... If you plan on going out to the right of the park check the ice thickness as you go as it was open water a few days ago
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 08, 2014, 06:24 PM
6-8" on a small pond in Ulster Co. today. Jigged up 5 bluegills before dark on wax worms fishing from 4-5:30pm. Going to head out tomorrow, maybe to Chodikee Lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chris_JC on Jan 08, 2014, 08:18 PM
Happy New year guys,

I am thinking of getting out somewhere Saturday AM.  I usually fish lakes around NJ but my inlaws live a few minutes from Congers Lake and may visit them this weekend - is this lake worth fishing through the ice?  I have tried it a few times in May and got a few decent bass and a bunch of yellow bullhead at night.

Thanks,
Chris
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 08, 2014, 08:46 PM
i was out today in Sullivan county. i had 10 inches of ice. dont ask cause im not telling where....   ice is here and safe. good luck
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 08, 2014, 08:52 PM
LOL... Boss I have to ask... why bother telling us that... just saying..lol ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 08, 2014, 09:24 PM
LOL... Boss I have to ask... why bother telling us that... just saying..lol ???


Lol, I thought the same thing.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 08, 2014, 09:36 PM
i was out today in Sullivan county. i had 10 inches of ice. dont ask cause im not telling where....   ice is here and safe. good luck

10 inches is too much! I'll take my 5 inches I'll be on this weekend catching some more jumbo perch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 08, 2014, 10:28 PM
anyone know if shawangunk lake is open to the public? if not anyone know of any public lakes around middletown besides glenmere
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 08, 2014, 10:37 PM
anyone know if shawangunk lake is open to the public?

I would contact dec
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiceman on Jan 09, 2014, 07:20 AM
Is the ice thick enough for fishing yet in Dutchess/Putnam/Westchester NY ?  I'm assuming that some of the smaller lakes are ready i.e. White Pond in Putnam.  I don't think Sylvan Lake in Beekman or the Reservoirs are ready yet .  Please let me know if any lakes have enough ice to fish.   Thanks jiceman
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: POtjm120 on Jan 09, 2014, 03:32 PM
Is the ice thick enough for fishing yet in Dutchess/Putnam/Westchester NY ?  I'm assuming that some of the smaller lakes are ready i.e. White Pond in Putnam.  I don't think Sylvan Lake in Beekman or the Reservoirs are ready yet .  Please let me know if any lakes have enough ice to fish.   Thanks jiceman

Just drove past Sylvan Lake, completely covered in ice which doesn't happen all the time.  Didn't have anything with me to check the thickness, but no signs that anyone had been out on it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 09, 2014, 03:33 PM
I'll be fishing tomorrow evening into the night for some Crappies! Hopefully they're bitting before the storm
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 09, 2014, 03:39 PM
Just talked to Harriman - six lakes are open: Tioratti, Ascoti, Welch, Silvermine and couple of smaller ones.
Will try park tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 09, 2014, 03:44 PM
I'll be fishing tomorrow evening into the night for some Crappies! Hopefully they're bitting before the storm

Where are you going - I need some crappie lessons. :)
I got three pretty decent ones on Glenmere last year, but
I wasn't fishing for them.
Of course - I mean PM me. :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 09, 2014, 07:41 PM
CAUGHT fish today. .ten inches ice..three eye at least 2 dozen frozen crappies to clean ..they are frozen outside.I am hoping to get out tomorrow before the rain.. I forgot my charger for this android ..I have pics to show off today's catch. .when I get home.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 09, 2014, 07:48 PM
I do not know if any of the big lakes in Harriman are open yet but I am hopeful real soon.. the park is loaded with crappes and perch.GOing to phone on rt home from Sullivan county nys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: trolus on Jan 09, 2014, 08:01 PM
Any no if a can't us gas auger on hariman lakes ,
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 09, 2014, 08:09 PM
yes you can
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 09, 2014, 09:16 PM
Harriman has 6 lakes open. Tiorati,Welch,Askoti,Skannatati,Nawahunta, and Silvermine. Hopefully I will be out on Silvermine tomorrow.
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 09, 2014, 09:24 PM
good luck,   its harriman, where it can change by the day at times....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 09, 2014, 10:56 PM
Where are you going - I need some crappie lessons. :)
I got three pretty decent ones on Glenmere last year, but
I wasn't fishing for them.
Of course - I mean PM me. :)


 :nono: no secrets here just fishing when you should dusk and dawn
a lot of info here tho http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=37.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=37.0)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 09, 2014, 10:56 PM
Harriman has 6 lakes open. Tiorati,Welch,Askoti,Skannatati,Nawahunta, and Silvermine. Hopefully I will be out on Silvermine tomorrow.

bet after saturday they are all closed again
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 09, 2014, 11:51 PM
Harriman has 6 lakes open. Tiorati,Welch,Askoti,Skannatati,Nawahunta, and Silvermine. Hopefully I will be out on Silvermine tomorrow.

Hopefully!? HOPEFULLY? Well I will be.. How do you like them apples? Lol!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 09, 2014, 11:52 PM
bet after saturday they are all closed again

So friggin true... I mean, I why not open Stahahee? Just don't understand thing up there sometimes. I myself will be at Silvermine.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 10, 2014, 06:04 AM
I 'm going out again for awile. Snowed here a few inches..  I will yake pics today too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Jan 10, 2014, 06:11 AM
Had about 8 inches where I fished yesterday.
Bite was a little slow but we managed to jig up some really healthy bluegills, a few crappie up to 13 inches and my wife caught her personal best bass at 21 inches on bare frostee spoon.
Warming up the car to go out again right now!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 10, 2014, 06:26 AM
Fishguts..I measured no less than 9 inches and recommend a gas auger..good luck too..I,m heading out now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiceman on Jan 10, 2014, 06:47 AM
Thanks for the info.  I was hoping to get on the ice this weekend but I don't think the weather will cooperate. It's suppose to rain a lot with temps in the 50s  for the next 4 days.  We'll see.
Thanks again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 10, 2014, 07:14 AM
i am waiting to see the road here    then i hope to get out till about 3. gotta be home by 5 for a delivery     why????????????????????   lol have fun guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Jan 10, 2014, 09:37 AM
Taking a short break right now to warm up.
The fish are really biting this morning. They wouldn't even let my spoon hit bottom sometimes.
At least a dozen gills over 9 inches. A couple of nice bass even though I lost a nice 4 pounder at the hole.
The ice is nice and thick. Using the new clam conversion auger this morning for the first time and it rips!
 With a makita It's like using a gas auger. Fast and easy! Drills many holes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice clam on Jan 10, 2014, 09:57 AM
Upton report 2 hours nothing yet 5-6 inches of ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 10, 2014, 09:57 AM
Taking a short break right now to warm up.
The fish are really biting this morning. They wouldn't even let my spoon hit bottom sometimes.
At least a dozen gills over 9 inches. A couple of nice bass even though I lost a nice 4 pounder at the hole.
The ice is nice and thick. Using the new clam conversion auger this morning for the first time and it rips!
 With a makita It's like using a gas auger. Fast and easy! Drills many holes.
  I'm hoping to get out later ....I have a question about your Clam Auger ....how thick waas the ice and how many holes did it actually cut ....as i have Strikemaster lazer 6 in matched to a Dewalt 20volt max (slim batt 1.5 amp) I got 20 holes in 5-6 inces of ice ... was thinking but upgrading the battery to 3.3 amp and adding the Clam conversion plate ...thanks for your reply
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Jan 10, 2014, 10:26 AM
I was drilling through 9-10 inches of black ice fast.
I got about 12-13 holes per slim battery.
So that would be over 25 with the big battery.
The conversion plate is nice. Very light weight set up. About 14 lbs.
Handles like a gas auger.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 10, 2014, 10:35 AM
I was drilling through 9-10 inches of black ice fast.
I got about 12-13 holes per slim battery.
So that would be over 25 with the big battery.
The conversion plate is nice. Very light weight set up. About 14 lbs.
Handles like a gas auger.
Thanks for your reply ....hafta add that to my "to get list"    :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 10, 2014, 10:48 AM
Thinking of trying 7 lakes drive Monday afternoon if there still open. First time ever trying there hopefully something will be hitting
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: QTeam on Jan 10, 2014, 11:15 AM
Harriman open welch in am pretty slow - cool fishin in snow
Pickin kids up early from school and than probably Tiorati
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 10, 2014, 05:34 PM
Report from Silvermine in Harriman State Park:
These results were from the group I was with and two guys I met up with later in the day:
I personally landed some impressive yellow perch and gills...
The bite was very good in the morning. Died off around 11am. Met some really great guys today.
The yellow perch bite was remarkable. Gills were slower but big. Some dinks of each.
Three largies were landed on the jig. Two were over 3lbs.
Tip ups with pin heads resulted in yellow perch and pickerels. Nothing on larger baits. :tipup:
No crappies  ???
The bite picked up later in the day, but nothing compared to the morning.
On the ice around 8am, off at 430pm.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 10, 2014, 05:48 PM
That's a nice long day. Congrats and thanks for the report.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 10, 2014, 06:08 PM
Way to go corndog. Nice day of fishing. Hopefully I'll make it out for the next go round.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 10, 2014, 06:20 PM
i am either missing the schools or caught them all!!!  went out for a mid day trip and had to leave just as the lookers started to taste the bait....   after the rain.   i was wearing my cleats and was still slippin and a sliding all around today.this snow is dense! the 1/2 inch spikes i wear couldn't get to the ice unless i dragged my toes.   god i love the weather  with the rains we have been having. this ice is awesome!  the drags are easy so far...   and all i can say is its all about the "spoons"...   customs are the best.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 10, 2014, 06:59 PM
Hour and a half on Glenmere (2:30 to 4:00) - one medium size bass on tipup :tipup:(released) + three medium yellow perches (released).
I walked about 10-12 holes and saw a lot of fish down there circling my bait with no intention to bite.
Disappointed. :-\

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9836/239710021.0/0_b14a4_35d45daf_L.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 10, 2014, 07:18 PM
That's a nice long day. Congrats and thanks for the report.

Anytime... It was great having the Dave Genz Fish Trap I got for $50 when the snow hit, lol!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 10, 2014, 07:19 PM
Way to go corndog. Nice day of fishing. Hopefully I'll make it out for the next go round.

Thanks buddy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 10, 2014, 07:24 PM
Report from Silvermine in Harriman State Park:
These results were from the group I was with and two guys I met up with later in the day:
I personally landed some impressive yellow perch and gills...
The bite was very good in the morning. Died off around 11am. Met some really great guys today.
The yellow perch bite was remarkable. Gills were slower but big. Some dinks of each.
Three largies were landed on the jig. Two were over 3lbs.
Tip ups with pin heads resulted in yellow perch and pickerels. Nothing on larger baits. :tipup:
No crappies  ???
The bite picked up later in the day, but nothing compared to the morning.
On the ice around 8am, off at 430pm.

Good job!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 10, 2014, 08:08 PM
Good job!

Thanks.. But honestly there was one guy there that just plain killed it. He was hooking up into those yellows on nearly every drop. I did well, I would guess I caught close to 50 yellows and 12-18 blue gills. But I was there a heck of a long time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 10, 2014, 09:10 PM
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 10, 2014, 09:11 PM
i fprgethow to post pics here ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Jan 10, 2014, 09:53 PM
My experience was similar today. Fast and hard bite all morning then it died around 11:00. Slow to nonexistent during mid-day. Picked up a little towards late afternoon. spoons in the morning and ratsos the rest of the day.
It was a decent day. A lot of nice fish. Mixed bag.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 10, 2014, 10:44 PM
fished from about 4:30pm-10:30PM at glenmere 3 crappie and a bass and pickerel ice was 6" where I was
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 11, 2014, 07:33 AM
Tioroti  was full of dink yellow perch ( bait size) all around from11 to 32 fow..black ice 6 to 7.. very slippery like boss jig stated even with ice cleats. Albeit.. released over 30 four inch dinks. I doubt the  park will open again anytime  next week..too much warm crazy weather
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 11, 2014, 08:11 AM
i here whaley lake marina has been sold and is not open for the public to ice fish. any truth to this?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Jan 11, 2014, 09:05 AM
Yep, it's true.My buddy called Rocco 3 days ago and he told him it's sold and there is no more access to the lake. What a shame.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 11, 2014, 09:20 AM
That really sux. I loved to fish that lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 11, 2014, 02:00 PM
I'll be fishing tomorrow.... to anyone else who's fishing make sure you wear your creepers it's going to be slick out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Downstatetipup on Jan 11, 2014, 02:38 PM
I was just wondering if you are allowed to ice-fish the West Branch Reservoir? I've never fished there before and I heard that they stock it. Any info would be great. Thank you.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Downstatetipup on Jan 11, 2014, 02:39 PM
If you are allowed to ice-fish the West Branch, are you allowed to fish there at night. Again, thank you.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 11, 2014, 02:43 PM
Ice fishing is permitted, both night and day at West Branch and all of the downstate reservoirs in westchester/putnam except new croton and kensico. night fishing for smelt is actually quite popular at wb, as is walleye
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Downstatetipup on Jan 11, 2014, 03:01 PM
Great..Thank you!  For the New Croton, is ice fishing prohibited or just night fishing? Or both?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Whitecapmike on Jan 11, 2014, 03:19 PM
Be careful men, this rain did serious damage .. Had 8-12 inches northern Orange County on private lake .. Edges opened up,and I drilled a hole just off my dock had 4-5 inches and fading .. Not sure I'd trust it had a good 2 inches of water on top eroding away quick .. Hate Mother Nature!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 11, 2014, 03:55 PM
Any ice fishing is prohibited on new croton and kensico
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 11, 2014, 03:56 PM
So Guys, any more reports on the conditions of the ice after today? Was thinking of heading up to the catskills tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 11, 2014, 04:01 PM
I was just wondering if you are allowed to ice-fish the West Branch Reservoir? I've never fished there before and I heard that they stock it. Any info would be great. Thank you.
you can icefish that reservoir both day and night but you need a reservoir permit that you can get from the DEP
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bayonne on Jan 11, 2014, 04:38 PM
were do guys fishing putnam and westcheaster get bait when fishing the res once we get a good freeze i was looking give them a try being just over a hour from me beats a 4-5 hour to the dacks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 11, 2014, 04:49 PM
were do guys fishing putnam and westcheaster get bait when fishing the res once we get a good freeze i was looking give them a try being just over a hour from me beats a 4-5 hour to the dacks

I'd rather go to the dacks for some big pike!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 11, 2014, 08:51 PM
=http://s949.photobucket.com/user/onice2014/media/20140109_153622_zpsonvd4d6t.jpg.html](http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad337/onice2014/20140109_153622_zpsonvd4d6t.jpg)[/URL][/img] figured it out
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 11, 2014, 08:53 PM
Nice....    :clap: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 11, 2014, 08:59 PM
(http://[URL=http://s949.photobucket.com/user/onice2014/media/20140110_184449_zpsqxy6t8gm.jpg.html][IMG]http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad337/onice2014/20140110_184449_zpsqxy6t8gm.jpg)[/URL](http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad337/onice2014/20140110_184449_zpsqxy6t8gm.jpg)][URL=http://s949.photobucket.com/user/onice2014/media/20140110_184449_zpsqxy6t8gm.jpg.html](http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad337/onice2014/20140110_184449_zpsqxy6t8gm.jpg) (http://[URL=http://s949.photobucket.com/user/onice2014/media/20140110_184449_zpsqxy6t8gm.jpg.html)[/url][/img]  this was done before the rain melted all trhat safe ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 11, 2014, 09:00 PM
were do guys fishing putnam and westcheaster get bait when fishing the res once we get a good freeze i was looking give them a try being just over a hour from me beats a 4-5 hour to the dacks

Try Bob's Bait & Tackle, Corner of Rt. 35 and Rt. 100
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 11, 2014, 09:10 PM
(http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad337/onice2014/th_20140110_124526_3_zpsztgieagh.jpg) (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/onice2014/media/20140110_124526_3_zpsztgieagh.jpg.html) this was tiorti (http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad337/onice2014/th_20140110_133159_zpspw36cfp1.jpg) (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/onice2014/media/20140110_133159_zpspw36cfp1.jpg.html) all dinks.. the park should stock them walleye to clean out the dinks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bayonne on Jan 11, 2014, 09:14 PM
Try Bob's Bait & Tackle, Corner of Rt. 35 and Rt. 100
  thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 11, 2014, 09:16 PM
Didn't know there were even walleye in Tiorati. Park is probably gonna close it now.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: QTeam on Jan 11, 2014, 11:17 PM
Snowden - nice to meet you on Tiorati sat evening.
My son got Couple of pickerel and small perch on tip ups
Maybe a while before anything opens again
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Jan 12, 2014, 07:12 AM
Can't say for sure but I heard Bobs was closed!
Just hearsay though!

Cross river on 35 about 4 miles east of 684 is opened.
Tri County in Patterson .
Bills on 55 in Wingdale.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Jan 12, 2014, 09:50 AM
Well I thought the pics of the fish were good but the pic of the fillets really turned me up!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Jan 12, 2014, 10:53 AM
Anybody been out to check the ice in west. or putnam? I been home sick all weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 12, 2014, 12:46 PM
Can't say for sure but I heard Bobs was closed!
Just hearsay though!

Cross river on 35 about 4 miles east of 684 is opened.
Tri County in Patterson .
Bills on 55 in Wingdale.

Cross river wants 13 a dozen for shiners I heard.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Jan 12, 2014, 12:49 PM
Cross river wants 13 a dozen for shiners I heard.






13, what?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Jan 12, 2014, 01:09 PM
That is Westchester County prices you can have it I lived there for 35 yrs and they will suck you dry. Westchester Rules !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Jan 12, 2014, 01:19 PM
DOLLARS! :o    And Westchester rules ???   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 12, 2014, 04:15 PM
That's too much.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Jan 12, 2014, 04:23 PM
It's 12 a dozen, but that is definately steep. What are you guys paying up at Tom's?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 12, 2014, 05:16 PM
Any word if Sylvan stayed locked up with the recent temps?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 12, 2014, 05:27 PM
Went by Glenmere around lunch time & there was 1 guy with a kid out from the launch ramp all set up with tip ups & 1 other guy at the far end of the parking lot with tip ups out sitting in the car watching them. Didnt check the ice thickness. Waves of water were blowing all over the ice. Ill wait till next weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 12, 2014, 05:33 PM
Sylvan is still iced over, but you can count on it not being save.  I was surpised driving past it. 

I fished Whites today.  5 inches out past the soft edges.  Nice black ice, once you get past the open water drain holes......

Slow day.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 12, 2014, 05:36 PM
Any word if Sylvan stayed locked up with the recent temps?
Yes sylvan as of this morning was ice covered on the whole lake... is it safe... Im thinking NOT and wont be for a while in this weather... til it is below freezing all day and night... for many days... I would not trust it... just my experience fishing it for 30 plus years... but what do i know... some nut case was on it the other day... i a shanty... right near a inlet and under water spring... lucky them to get off without a problem...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 12, 2014, 05:48 PM
By the way,  the Shot Shop on Rt 55 sold me 2 dozen minnows for $11.50.   What the others are charging is ridiculous.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 12, 2014, 05:50 PM
Ill wait till next weekend.

Words of wisdom!!! :)

I drove Seven Lakes Drive this morning - Harriman is shut down: there is water over the ice at each and every lake, three to five feet of open water at the edges.
Does not look good at all - especially taken weather report into consideration.

Most likely I'll drive north for the next weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 12, 2014, 05:54 PM
After wednesday its getting cold again up in monticello, looks like ill be heading that way next weekend !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 12, 2014, 06:06 PM
Decided not to head out on the ice today, so I drove up to Horton to do a little fly fishing on the no-kill section of the Beaverkill. 2 other guys out, and we all didn't catch anything, although they told me they got two hits each. Slow yet enjoyable day on the water. Hoping to get on the ice later this week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 12, 2014, 06:34 PM
Qteam.. likewise.. I got to mention those fish pics are private for those who wanted to know where.. sorry but ice shanty is too big for such a fragile fishery.. it is private anyway.. and i'm only privileged to certain access to this lk. I doubt after this warm it will be safe until at least several freezing days. And that ain't looking good.. Harriman is also closed but I knew that had to be with the crazy warm front. AFor those hard core like loudmouth said.. head to the adk..yes head north young man ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Jan 12, 2014, 07:23 PM
Well, hopefully there will be some safe ice by next weekend. Otherwise I'm heading north too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 12, 2014, 07:30 PM
Thanks for the heads up on Slyvan. I've lived here and fished it my whole life too but went up to LG this past weekend and had a BLAST with the lakers and perch, even got my first eye through the ice on another local lake. There were 6/7" of ice on LG in the main body. Had a great weekend of fishing & firsts!  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 12, 2014, 07:58 PM
Thanks for the heads up on Slyvan. I've lived here and fished it my whole life too but went up to LG this past weekend and had a BLAST with the lakers and perch, even got my first eye through the ice on another local lake. There were 6/7" of ice on LG in the main body. Had a great weekend of fishing & firsts!  ;D
Great job ... one down many more to go... good luck the rest of the way...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 12, 2014, 08:13 PM
fished today in Otisville.... there was 6 inches of hard black ice just a little of the shoreline was lost didn't even have to extend your step to get on. 4 of my tie downs on my shelter snapped in the wind the cheap ones clam used to use 3 years ago. Time for an upgrade!..... should've only put 2 on the outside and the other 2 on the inside live and learn I suppose. Some water coming up through pressure cracks that were made in the ice nothing worth freaking out about.... Cold returns Tuesday night should be good to go Wednesday on lakes that are not controlled by the state  ;D Oh yea almost forgot 9 perch all between 12" and 14" probably had about 50 flags but they would take it out 2 turns and drop it very finicky today must've been from the storm front that went through yesterday. Better than sitting at home
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 12, 2014, 08:28 PM
Thanks for the heads up on Slyvan. I've lived here and fished it my whole life too but went up to LG this past weekend and had a BLAST with the lakers and perch, even got my first eye through the ice on another local lake. There were 6/7" of ice on LG in the main body. Had a great weekend of fishing & firsts!  ;D

Next weeken I'm heading up to Great Sac. Hopefully I'll have the same luck on perch and maybe an eye or two.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 13, 2014, 08:10 AM
Good Morning Everyone does anyone know if White Lake still  has safe ice after the rain storm this past weekend?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 13, 2014, 09:14 AM
RE: White Lake, drove by yesterday and there was one guy out there fishing. Don't know what kind of ice he had but there was no open water or anything visible from 17B.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 13, 2014, 10:02 AM
Good Morning Everyone does anyone know if White Lake still  has safe ice after the rain storm this past weekend?

The lakes didn't lose much ice from the rain in general..... it's the shorelines that got hurt for the most part. Any lake that had 8 inches of ice prior to the rain will most likely be safe just drill some test holes on your way out or use a spud to make sure
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 13, 2014, 10:37 AM
Thank you both for the update. I will give it a go this weekend maybe a little farther north I have a house just outside Liberty NY.  Its also a Holiday weekend so I want to get out there !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 13, 2014, 04:48 PM
FOR ALL YOU GUYS HEADING "NORTH" FOR THE WEEKEND......... Suggest you head just far enough North to be at Lake Huntington (in Cochecton, Sullivan County) on Sunday, Jan 19 for the 5th annual IceShanty SENY Get-together.

Come catch some fish, meet your fellow SE-NY neighbors, and have some fun !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 13, 2014, 06:20 PM
hit a local lake in warwick and had 7 inches of ice. bite was slow till about half hour from dark. got some gills a perch and lost a reallly nice crappie at the whole. lake is very slick nice sliding all over.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 13, 2014, 07:33 PM
hit a local lake in warwick and had 7 inches of ice. bite was slow till about half hour from dark. got some gills a perch and lost a reallly nice crappie at the whole. lake is very slick nice sliding all over.

only 7 inches there surprised it's not more..... That lakes been slow all year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 14, 2014, 08:55 PM
Anyone make it out today or tomorrow ? Let us know how the ice is please
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 14, 2014, 09:01 PM
I'm hoping this thaw is over soon. We always seem to get one in January , but it's usually earlier in the month. 
The snow I can do without, but I want the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ColtsFan on Jan 14, 2014, 09:23 PM
8" of ice on a small pond in cold spring yesterday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 14, 2014, 09:55 PM
I'm hoping this thaw is over soon. We always seem to get one in January , but it's usually earlier in the month. 
The snow I can do without, but I want the ice.

Anywhere that had 8" of ice before the rain on saturday is most likely safe.... I fished sunday on a lake that had 7" before the rain (friday) and after it (sunday) only lost half an inch to an inch.... everything that melts during the day is refreezing aka any water that was on top of the ice is freezing at night starting tonight.... these 40 degree days make great days to fish if you can get out there. Just bring a board incase the shoreline is shot. If I didn't have to work I'd be out there fishing and getting a tan!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 14, 2014, 11:37 PM
the old man and the ice  , " oh ice ,, i grow tired and many times feel this in my hands and feet... i know you are out there ice.. i seen you before ice but my hands are tired ands getting older ice.. oh ice ,, if only you are strong and hard as black ice when i move this aching body to walk on you once again.. yes ice I know we will soon meet and do battle once again ;D with  this  old man and the ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lake simon on Jan 15, 2014, 10:07 AM
Shot Shop on rt 55 is where I get my bait
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 15, 2014, 01:42 PM
FOR ALL YOU GUYS HEADING "NORTH" FOR THE WEEKEND......... Suggest you head just far enough North to be at Lake Huntington (in Cochecton, Sullivan County) on Sunday, Jan 19 for the 5th annual IceShanty SENY Get-together.

Come catch some fish, meet your fellow SE-NY neighbors, and have some fun !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 15, 2014, 01:44 PM
I will be there on Sunday I hope to meet everyone. I'm actually heading north on Friday morning to scout out a few lakes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 15, 2014, 03:26 PM
Just checked my farm pond, which f.y.i. usually has terrible ice throughout the year, and I came back with promising results. 4-6 inches of black ice under a layer of white ice. also, 3" right near the tributary! A little water on top, but overall quite nice considering the terrible weather we've been having. Has anyone been to any local lakes (not looking for secret spots) to check ice thickness? Planning on heading up to the catskills this weekend, but don't want to drive 2 hrs. for nothing. Any reports would be greatly appreciated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Jan 15, 2014, 03:32 PM
Just came from white pond it is not safe and if white pond is not safe then probably no where is. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 15, 2014, 04:16 PM
I hear Sullivan County has safe ice. It's up a lot Higher then White Pond
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Jan 15, 2014, 05:42 PM
Fished today from 12 noon until dark, beautiful sunny day little wind 8-10 mph S-E, slow bites until sun down and the bite was on but extremely light, most of the time I had to guess ,I only fish one rod one jig one wax, ice was ok 5" lots of cracks but safe, little water in top.
 Kept was in the picture reliese 5-6  under 10", for reference that piece of plywood is 9"
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/razvy/IMG_1256.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/razvy/IMG_1258.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/razvy/IMG_1260.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 15, 2014, 06:09 PM
Great catch razvy ....    Congratulations..   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Doitnow on Jan 15, 2014, 06:14 PM
Nice Catch!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 15, 2014, 06:20 PM
razvy No lake name but what town was it around or County trying to see if the ice will be safe around Forestburgh NY  Sullivan County
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 15, 2014, 06:22 PM
Has anyone been to any local lakes (not looking for secret spots) to check ice thickness?

seen people on glenmere
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Jan 15, 2014, 06:24 PM
razvy No lake name but what town was it around or County trying to see if the ice will be safe around Forestburgh NY  Sullivan County
Yes Shawn , i was not to far from Swinging Bridge.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 15, 2014, 07:08 PM
Nice day Raz !!!!!!
congrats !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 15, 2014, 09:34 PM
Some nice fish for the pan, good job Raz.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Whitecapmike on Jan 16, 2014, 07:47 AM
Ice held up in northern orange , shore lines are light but few feet out solid ice 8-10 inches in most areas on private lake.. Some spots near outlet down to 5-6 but plenty safe. Should be a good weekend. Good luck
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 16, 2014, 09:42 AM
I'm heading to the Catskills tomorrow. Has anyone ever ice- fished either Morningside Lake(Fallsburg) or Lake Tennanah (Rosco NY)? I printed goggle maps on both but any other tips would be appreciated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 16, 2014, 10:00 AM
Pretty sure Tennanah Lake is private. They have "No Ice Fishing" signs up all over the place. But I have heard it is good fishing, if you have permission go for it. Also it is at a high elevation and probably has pretty good ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 16, 2014, 10:18 AM
I'm heading to the Catskills tomorrow. Has anyone ever ice- fished either Morningside Lake(Fallsburg) or Lake Tennanah (Rosco NY)? I printed goggle maps on both but any other tips would be appreciated.
   DEC has a map for morningside  very shallow  ...suppose to be walleye in there ....its snowing and sticking as I type ... so the temps should be with you ....I believe Tennanah is private ...as previously stated ...good luck
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 16, 2014, 10:23 AM
Thank you both. I will fish Morningside on Fri or Sat and Lake Huntington with you guys on Sunday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 16, 2014, 02:01 PM
Is the shore ice holding up good enough that you can get out without a plank? Planning opn heading up to the catskills on saturday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 16, 2014, 03:20 PM
Morningside can be fun but theres alot of SMALL panfish. try off the back (other side from parking lot) of the islands near the beaver lodge. its a great place to go around 2:30-3:00 pm. drill lots of holes ( like 30-40) and keep the light off or as low as possible from when the sun hits the tree tops through dark. this way you can get into good gill action and crappies. average gills there are around 6-7 inches, the crappies there are right about 9 inches on average but alot will be 1/2-1 inch short. ill fish there till 10:00 or so on most evenings and for most of the time a small jig with a waxxie has a hard time even getting to the bottom in 6 foot of water. as from the walleye, yes they were stocked and time to time you will get 1 but the are mostly smaller fish. personally i have landed 2 walleye there. one was on my first trip to the lake and the second was 2-3 years later. the first might have been legal, didnt have anything to measure with, and the second was about 9 inches.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 16, 2014, 03:28 PM
Is the shore ice holding up good enough that you can get out without a plank? Planning opn heading up to the catskills on saturday
On my local lake(lower Sullivan)yesterday North shore line took a beating ....bout 2-3 foot out thin or no ice ...plank needed ...got bout a half inch of snow today so that'll help with the radiant heat some ...only got above freezing for a short time today ....next week appears that a cold spell arrives mid week ...BRING IT
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Post by: snowden on Jan 16, 2014, 04:45 PM
Fished today from 12 noon until dark, beautiful sunny day little wind 8-10 mph S-E, slow bites until sun down and the bite was on but extremely light, most of the time I had to guess ,I only fish one rod one jig one wax, ice was ok 5" lots of cracks but safe, little water in top.
 Kept was in the picture reliese 5-6  under 10", for reference that piece of plywood is 9"
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next time i'll put aruler on that 13 incher  ;D nice eats raz
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Post by: soulstream on Jan 16, 2014, 05:25 PM
Been out on tenannah. I have a friend with a house there. There is a guy who patrols the lake every day. Been there 6 or 7 times and have never been out for more than an hour before the guy came out and started asking questions. If you don't have permission, don't even bother
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Jan 16, 2014, 05:30 PM
Yea Morningside can be good for crappies and gills. Like boss jigs said the fish there are average nothing big. Borderline keepers. You just gotta pick through them. Just make sure you don't keep anything that isn't legal because the EnCon and troopers live at that lake or at least it would appear so. That lake has been hurting the last few years, it used to be better. I encourage catch and release there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Jan 16, 2014, 05:42 PM
next time i'll put aruler on that 13 incher  ;D nice eats raz
Thx guys ,
 The war few 15" in that batch, I can smell fish fry out of the kitchen , I'm going to dig up some white vino  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 16, 2014, 06:18 PM
"The old man in the Sea"   How does it feel ice?....or is it too early to know.....maybe it will open with the sun......IF I have to drill you ice,...iI will drill you plenty holes....but it is too early to know......I wish you well ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 16, 2014, 07:03 PM
Lots of sad fisherman in DC after these temps  :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 16, 2014, 07:25 PM
Lots of sad fisherman in DC after these temps  :(
yeah man, I ain't nuts, I wouldn't bother DC..go way6 the heck up (bring a ladder ;D just in case.. I have that option.. but only bring it in case some numbskulls need assisstance.. i bring planks too for emergency help/personal use shoulds i decide it is needed bit still check thickness..i always want this time of season at least 6 inches
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 16, 2014, 07:35 PM
Thank you guys for the responses pretty nice of you all. I will check out morning side for sure thanks Boss for the tips. I always catch and release anyway so I'm just looking for a little action.  I will scout out a few lakes tomorrow and report on here. Looks like they are calling for snow showers and windy conditions all weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 16, 2014, 08:13 PM
Thank you guys for the responses pretty nice of you all. I will check out morning side for sure thanks Boss for the tips. I always catch and release anyway so I'm just looking for a little action.  I will scout out a few lakes tomorrow and report on here. Looks like they are calling for snow showers and windy conditions all weekend.
It sure got quiet in here ???hmmmm MAYBE ??? NAH NEVERMIND, IT JUST COULDN'T BE :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 16, 2014, 08:19 PM
Hey just wondering, do any of you guys fish Highland lake anymore? haven't seen any posts. I haven't been there yet this year, but the bite is usually pretty good although the perch are on the small side. thinking about trying it this weekend if there's safe ice..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 16, 2014, 08:20 PM
We are too busy clearing the honey-do list for next weekend!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 16, 2014, 08:23 PM
It sure got quiet in here ???hmmmm MAYBE ??? NAH NEVERMIND, IT JUST COULDN'T BE :P

Too busy fishing....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 17, 2014, 03:26 PM
Hi everyone I stopped at Morning Side Lake saw four or Five guys out there ice looks solid even at the boat ramp. I will be there Tom am for sure !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 17, 2014, 03:51 PM
Gander Mountain is disappointing me this year.... Didn't have anything I wanted today when I stopped in although most items are back in stock there are a lot that still are out of stock (ice fishing). Would've went to dicks but their ice fishing selection is worse than what the bait shops have. They missed out on $100 today that went to cabelas.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 17, 2014, 04:46 PM
Gander Mountain is disappointing me this year.... Didn't have anything I wanted today when I stopped in although most items are back in stock there are a lot that still are out of stock (ice fishing). Would've went to dicks but their ice fishing selection is worse than what the bait shops have. They missed out on $100 today that went to cabelas.

I heard they removed all their animal mounts do to a complaint and maintenance issues($$) and that they will be replaceing the bait room with..now prepare yourself...A STARBUCKS!!!!! I have decided to no longer spend any of my cash at Gander. Sorry if this bothers anyone..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 17, 2014, 04:57 PM
I heard they removed all their animal mounts do to a complaint and maintenance issues($$) and that they will be replaceing the bait room with..now prepare yourself...A STARBUCKS!!!!! I have decided to no longer spend any of my cash at Gander. Sorry if this bothers anyone..

Not surprised.... there are some mounts in the bait shop but haven't really looked around to see if the other ones were taken down or not. If I was the manager I would've said straight up to the person who complained. Sorry this is a outdoor/sporting goods store that caters to hunters and fisherman (not as much as hikers and outdoor clothing it seems) and if you don't like the animal mounts you can take your business elsewhere. That's the nicer version lol. It's just a shame that their store is going downhill over the years. Maybe we need a Cabela's to come to the Medowlands like it was supposed to!

I would have ordered online from gander because of the free shipping to the store and to my house (if it's over $50) but couldn't even find the stuff on their website.... it's a shame

I also noticed that their bait includes large and medium shiners and fatheads..... they have a spot for sawbellies with nothing in it as well as a spot for small crayfish with nothing it in. How about some small shiners? Their fatheads are too small and their mediums are too big for the perch imo. In years past they usually had all of the sizes small medium and large with fatheads here and there.... I support my local bait shop in florida when I need bait since they have the sizes I want and their larges are actually large! but gander is my 2nd option and 3rd is toms bait due to his price and distance away from me. His bait always seems to die quicker than everywhere else another reason he is my last choice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 17, 2014, 05:04 PM
Is the fish in still going on Sunday? Need more info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman67 on Jan 17, 2014, 05:09 PM
Best place to get gear for any season is wards bait and tackle in Newburgh he has everything all the time and is cheaper than the big box bull
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 17, 2014, 05:12 PM
Not surprised.... there are some mounts in the bait shop but haven't really looked around to see if the other ones were taken down or not. If I was the manager I would've said straight up to the person who complained. Sorry this is a outdoor/sporting goods store that caters to hunters and fisherman (not as much as hikers and outdoor clothing it seems) and if you don't like the animal mounts you can take your business elsewhere. That's the nicer version lol. It's just a shame that their store is going downhill over the years. Maybe we need a Cabela's to come to the Medowlands like it was supposed to!

I would have ordered online from gander because of the free shipping to the store and to my house (if it's over $50) but couldn't even find the stuff on their website.... it's a shame

I also noticed that their bait includes large and medium shiners and fatheads..... they have a spot for sawbellies with nothing in it as well as a spot for small crayfish with nothing it in. How about some small shiners? Their fatheads are too small and their mediums are too big for the perch imo. In years past they usually had all of the sizes small medium and large with fatheads here and there.... I support my local bait shop in florida when I need bait since they have the sizes I want and their larges are actually large! but gander is my 2nd option and 3rd is toms bait due to his price and distance away from me. His bait always seems to die quicker than everywhere else another reason he is my last choice

I hear ya loud and clear!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 17, 2014, 05:13 PM
Best place to get gear for any season is wards bait and tackle in Newburgh he has everything all the time and is cheaper than the big box bull

LOL!! I just stopped in their today! That place is PACKED!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 17, 2014, 05:17 PM
Best place to get gear for any season is wards bait and tackle in Newburgh he has everything all the time and is cheaper than the big box bull

If I don't need it today I'm not waisting all of that gas when I can get it delivered to my door for cheaper and I'm in Middletown everyday for work so Gander is right there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Jan 17, 2014, 05:53 PM
Totally agree , GM is not going to be on my list from now on, few days ago ( first time there this season ) I was there seen a big sign ..75% off bla bla, I looked thru the stuff an find nothing 75% off the most Ive seen was 45% from the original stiNker , ice fishing department is a joke 10x more salt water stuff I don't get it they are stupid ??? now is the ice season and the ice is few miles from the store they should be packed they don't have Vexilars  :o in the store if you want one they have to order   ::) , I'm done whit Gender .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 17, 2014, 06:08 PM
GM is junk......every thing they have is overpriced......and rarely have what you are looking for.......Cabelas isnt cheap either, but most times have what you are looking for, and if you wait for rebates or coupons you can do ok.
I try and buy at local bait shops to keep them in business and big ticket items , I check internet for best price.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 17, 2014, 07:14 PM
Ward's is the best BY FAR! Best bait on the planet!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: setthook on Jan 17, 2014, 08:39 PM
Kendal is the man
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 17, 2014, 10:23 PM
Is the fish in still going on Sunday? Need more info

The Huntington

Get-Together is postponed to Highland Lake on Feb. 15
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 18, 2014, 06:10 AM
Plenty thick.. tape ruler measures 9   shore line may be tricky in some spots where when the water flows into the lake but safe enough not to need  planks ..the thin one inch snow cover did not melt anywhere yesterday..today the ice should be thicker..it was very  cold at night..so cold , yesterdays holes will be frozen solid..snowing now.I'll be out there soon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Jan 18, 2014, 08:58 AM
Where is Wards in Newburgh?
Haven't run across it in my travels!
I'm in Dutchess Cty and like Kens Bait in Wingdale.
He usually has a good selection of basic gear,and good bait.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deerslayer92 on Jan 18, 2014, 09:18 AM
Wards Is off of 52 in Newburgh about a mile past the dairyqueen on the right if you were taking 52 towards walden. Anybody know how upton did this past heat wave?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 18, 2014, 11:15 AM
Snowden all day here..pics to follow >: ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 18, 2014, 12:24 PM
The Huntington

Get-Together is postponed to Highland Lake on Feb. 15
ok thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 18, 2014, 12:25 PM
Does anyone know how to get on swinging bridge? Looks like good ice! Guys were out on snow mobiles!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 18, 2014, 04:31 PM
This may or may not be on topic but..do I still need photo bucket?   I forgot my password at home ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Jan 18, 2014, 05:33 PM
Another day in paradise , just got back .
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Post by: Skyypigg on Jan 18, 2014, 06:21 PM
BigJoes -  out there two weeks ago at Swinging Bridge with my kid.  East side,south of a couple of Marinas we found a State launch that had a big cable across it preventing access to the parking lot.  There was enough room to get the truck off the road and walk in
.  No signs that anyone had gotten in that way but there was no snow that would show sled tracks.   Ice was sketchy so we didn't fish. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 18, 2014, 08:41 PM
BigJoes -  out there two weeks ago at Swinging Bridge with my kid.  East side,south of a couple of Marinas we found a State launch that had a big cable across it preventing access to the parking lot.  There was enough room to get the truck off the road and walk in
.  No signs that anyone had gotten in that way but there was no snow that would show sled tracks.   Ice was sketchy so we didn't fish.
yeah the ice should b good now. There was a sign along the road that said tow away zone so I didn't chance it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 18, 2014, 10:24 PM
Perch anyone? Another good day 14 perch between 12" and 14.5" 10 pickerel all released and 1 bullhead released and a log! My uncle had a flag and when he was pulling it in he goes this is a big fish next thing to come through the hole was a log with line wrapped around it and a perch at the end of the line! Must've grabbed the bait and went around the log lol. Here are some pics!

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 19, 2014, 09:12 AM
FYI..Laurel Meadow North and South are open as of this morning. Blue Lake is being checked as I post this.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skyypigg on Jan 19, 2014, 09:16 AM
Impressive there Loudmouth.  Size and quantity!!  Someday I hope to get similar pictures.  My kid got one 11" perch and 2 wee tiny ones jigging, couple of bass and a sunny.  New to ice fishing and first time we caught fish without catching a pickerel.   
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: POtjm120 on Jan 19, 2014, 10:26 AM
Drove past Whaley Lake this morning, no one out and still open water between the island and the shore.  Also drove past White Pond, I counted 17 people out fishing.  Hope to get to White Pond with my son tomorrow morning!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 19, 2014, 10:56 AM
Nice job Loudmouth!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Jan 19, 2014, 04:08 PM
Worked West Branch 9:30am - 1:00pm. Maybe 8 others there.
Ice wasn't too bad by the edges and held a steady 3-1/2" as far out as I drilled.
Nothing to show for the effort. No flags and nada jigging.
Couldn't even manage a suicidal perch!
After this week's predicted cold, at least the options will improve!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Jan 19, 2014, 05:41 PM
Hit my honey whole for 1/2 day , was nice in the beginning after 2pm the wind was bad and felt like 0ş but manage 10 crappie and few perch , one was shy of 16"  :(  rest 15 ..14 smallest 13
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 19, 2014, 05:47 PM
very nice slabs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 19, 2014, 08:29 PM
Nice bag of fish Razvy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 20, 2014, 03:35 AM
Good looking group of Crappies Razvy .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 20, 2014, 08:58 AM
That is one huge crappie raz.. is that 16 inches? ALBEIT A HUGE FISH ;D  my catch was like this each three days.. (http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad337/onice2014/on%20ice%202014/20140119_165507_zps476180a4.jpg) (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/onice2014/media/on%20ice%202014/20140119_165507_zps476180a4.jpg.html) (http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad337/onice2014/on%20ice%202014/20140118_160116_zps16027b11.jpg) (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/onice2014/media/on%20ice%202014/20140118_160116_zps16027b11.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Jan 20, 2014, 09:17 AM
nice catch guys!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 20, 2014, 07:00 PM
Hit Blue Lake in Sterling Forest today.
There were about a dozen guys out there, plenty of room.
Tested my drill  powered  auger adapter..using a NiCad 18 volt and six inch auger I was able to get 20-25 holes. Did not keep the battery warm, had a spare but never went to it.
On the ice aroud 1:15pm, off at dusk.
My buddy landed a nice 24" Pickerel on tip up. And a nice 9 3/4" Crappie as well as numerous Gills and one nice Yellow Perch.
I landed about 20 Gills, some at 9" and some smaller, including some dinks and only one dink Yellow Perch, using a Trout Magnet tipped with a Wax Worm
The bite really turned on around 3:30pm.
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/Icefishing2014_zpsc4b4cb96.jpg) (http://s817.photobucket.com/user/EnFuegoUno/media/Icefishing2014_zpsc4b4cb96.jpg.html)

Oh, and this little guy...
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/IMG_20140120_164622_924_zpsd8332d4d.jpg) (http://s817.photobucket.com/user/EnFuegoUno/media/IMG_20140120_164622_924_zpsd8332d4d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 20, 2014, 07:02 PM
Anyone making it out on Sylvan? I know it was still locked up but lost a lot of ice with the recent thaw. If it's not safe now it should be towards the end of this week with these temps coming up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Jan 20, 2014, 07:17 PM
That is one huge crappie raz.. is that 16 inches? ALBEIT A HUGE FISH ;D  my catch was like this each three days..
 (http://s949.photobucket.com/user/onice2014/media/on%20ice%202014/20140119_165507_zps476180a4.jpg.html)

 Nice pictures , yes was very close to 16" a hair under , congratulation on your catch  ;)
 thx guys for the compliments
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 20, 2014, 07:20 PM

 Nice pictures , yes was very close to 16" a hair under , congratulation on your catch  ;)
 thx guys for the compliments

WOW!! Nice! :clap:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 20, 2014, 08:13 PM
Anyone making it out on Sylvan? I know it was still locked up but lost a lot of ice with the recent thaw. If it's not safe now it should be towards the end of this week with these temps coming up.
Sylvan is locked up... saw someone drilled a hole about 15 from the dec launch but no others i say there was about 2.5 inches... no wet spots anywhere on the fresh snow so im thinking by sat. it should be ok...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: coorslightguy on Jan 21, 2014, 08:33 AM
Lookin for a dynamite trout spot.....any suggestions?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Jan 21, 2014, 10:56 AM
Hello everyone
   is sturgeon pool in ulster county worth ice fishing. any info would be greatly appreciated.

                           jef
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 21, 2014, 11:00 AM
coorslight....i dont think youre allowed to fish for trout with dynamite !!!!!

you are in Carmel and there is plenty good trout water there
any of the reservoirs are good for trout....some better than others but most produce good trout ....
Good Luck !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 21, 2014, 11:20 AM
coorslight....i dont think youre allowed to fish for trout with dynamite !!!!!

That right there, Trapper, made even my wife laugh out loud! And we thank you...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 21, 2014, 11:26 AM
Sylvan is locked up... saw someone drilled a hole about 15 from the dec launch but no others i say there was about 2.5 inches... no wet spots anywhere on the fresh snow so im thinking by sat. it should be ok...

Thanks for the update, I'll get there to check it out later this week and hopefully get some holes drilled. I was so excited to get on there until the last warm up. I'm not complaining too much, I've kept myself busy fishing LG catching my first laker and then Oneida for eyes. Maybe losing some local ice was a blessing in disguise  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 21, 2014, 11:34 AM
Thanks for the update, I'll get there to check it out later this week and hopefully get some holes drilled. I was so excited to get on there until the last warm up. I'm not complaining too much, I've kept myself busy fishing LG catching my first laker and then Oneida for eyes. Maybe losing some local ice was a blessing in disguise  ;)
im going to check also... yes lg is sweet but i love fishing here too...lol good luck and ill post ice amount for you here if i get there before you... take care
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 21, 2014, 12:20 PM
Lookin for a dynamite trout spot.....any suggestions?
you have some of the best brown trout fishing within a couple of miles
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 21, 2014, 04:32 PM
8 1/2 " at Chodikee. Too cold/windy to fish for more than 15 minutes (left the shanty at home)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 21, 2014, 05:23 PM
8 1/2 " at Chodikee. Too cold/windy to fish for more than 15 minutes (left the shanty at home)

It's been a long time since I fished Chodikee. I remember lots of nice size bass and plenty of panfish. I've never fished it in winter. Do you do ok there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 21, 2014, 06:02 PM
do not go near the inlet the ice cant be safe near there with the thawing we had
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman67 on Jan 21, 2014, 06:23 PM
Fished chodikee yesterday bunch of bass a 28" pickerel some smaller pickerel about 10-15 crappies. Lots of ice just stay away from the big beaver hut
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 21, 2014, 06:36 PM
Usually get lots of bass, pickerel, and bluegills.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarlinAintAFISH on Jan 22, 2014, 06:08 PM
My bro was out on Blue Lake in Sterling Forest today. I guess all them lakes have green flags.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 22, 2014, 07:11 PM
My bro was out on Blue Lake in Sterling Forest today. I guess all them lakes have green flags.

How did he do?? Come on man..I NEED DETAILS!!!! Lol!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2014, 10:42 AM
Hows the fishing been on Morningside? Shoot me a pm if ya need to.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 23, 2014, 04:40 PM
I know it is going to be solid as ever when I give it another go very soon ;D... I do have a request for any moderators about this site.. First I like to ask the others who post here, what do you feel about seeing the first (oldest posts) on this thread when you log in ??? ::) I mean, to me it is quite silly to have to see  old posts from previous seasons and having to click to get to most recent posts.. mind that I tried several different settings /preferences .. under my profile to no avail.. still see characters such as " pooley" and the likes who obviously aRE NO LONGER on this thread... so I ask the moderators to at least clear the old posts dating back the previous seasons .. what do others posting here regularly say?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2014, 04:56 PM
I know it is going to be solid as ever when I give it another go very soon ;D... I do have a request for any moderators about this site.. First I like to ask the others who post here, what do you feel about seeing the first (oldest posts) on this thread when you log in ??? ::) I mean, to me it is quite silly to have to see  old posts from previous seasons and having to click to get to most recent posts.. mind that I tried several different settings /preferences .. under my profile to no avail.. still see characters such as " pooley" and the likes who obviously aRE NO LONGER on this thread... so I ask the moderators to at least clear the old posts dating back the previous seasons .. what do others posting here regularly say?

No leave the old stuff all you need to do is click on this (http://i44.tinypic.com/2a0ja1j.png) and it will bring you to the latest post! It all the way on the right side when you are looking at all the threads

Also stopped at wards since I was in the Newburgh area and he didn't even have what I needed.... I guess nobody carries P-line flourocarbon leader material anymore  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 23, 2014, 05:06 PM
No leave the old stuff all you need to do is click on this (http://i44.tinypic.com/2a0ja1j.png) and it will bring you to the latest post! It all the way on the right side when you are looking at all the threads

Also stopped at wards since I was in the Newburgh area and he didn't even have what I needed.... I guess nobody carries P-line flourocarbon leader material anymore  ???
I do not see anything on the right  that deletes very old topics dating back to a time when those subscribers were valid,, I asked the moderators to remove all invalid subscriptions to remove what appears to be clutter when I log on.. I tried every feature to do it myself.. besides 317 posts is enough even for NSA data mining lol..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2014, 05:19 PM
I do not see anything on the right  that deletes very old topics dating back to a time when those subscribers were valid,, I asked the moderators to remove all invalid subscriptions to remove what appears to be clutter when I log on.. I tried every feature to do it myself.. besides 317 posts is enough even for NSA data mining lol..

(http://i43.tinypic.com/20ub91t.png)
Also it's not going to delete the posts it just brings you to the most recent post.... Why delete everything its a BS thread no point to delete it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 23, 2014, 05:20 PM
Just click on the last page. There is some great info in the older posts....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2014, 05:21 PM
Just click on the last page. There is some great info in the older posts....

yea a lot of great info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 23, 2014, 05:22 PM
I agree ..leave the old stuff.....loads of good info.......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 23, 2014, 05:30 PM
I agree ..leave the old stuff.....loads of good info.......
i don't want to see topher/pooley /holehawg and others who no longer post here.. they are inactive all season.. i find it annoying when i log into this thread..would putting them on ignor work instead?  I pm'd moderators so i guess they may help modify this special request.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2014, 05:32 PM
i don't want to see topher/pooley /holehawg and others who no longer post here.. they are inactive all season.. i find it annoying when i log into this thread..would putting them on ignor work instead?  I pm'd moderators so i guess they may help modify this special request.

the have posted a lot of good quality info over the years the only time they "appear" is if you go to the beginning of the thread to look through info and pooly was on the other day just didn't post lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snowden on Jan 23, 2014, 05:36 PM
(http://i43.tinypic.com/20ub91t.png)
Also it's not going to delete the posts it just brings you to the most recent post.... Why delete everything its a BS thread no point to delete it
I see .. okay..i will try.. it is just annoying to have to press extra keys to rid the old posts from the beginning of 317 posts.. I think pooley and holehawg ,hockey and many others are gone anyway. so i rather not see all the clutter when i do log on
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 23, 2014, 05:52 PM
If you click the left button or last page there in no clutter?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 23, 2014, 06:12 PM
I'm probably stating the obvious, but I drove by Silvermine today and GREEN flag is up. Going to try and get out this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gillpill on Jan 23, 2014, 06:20 PM
Hit my honey whole for 1/2 day , was nice in the beginning after 2pm the wind was bad and felt like 0ş but manage 10 crappie and few perch , one was shy of 16"  :(  rest 15 ..14 smallest 13
 (http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/razvy/IMG_1290.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/razvy/IMG_1289.jpg)
dang man thats a huge crappie congrats
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Jan 23, 2014, 07:25 PM
Loudmouth, I got p-line at Dicks in Oct.  6 and 10 lb test. Don't know if they still cary it.
Maybe call 1st. number is 845.297.4767.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 23, 2014, 07:37 PM
Thanks to all that responded about Chodikee, I'll be checking it out soon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2014, 07:45 PM
Loudmouth, I got p-line at Dicks in Oct.  6 and 10 lb test. Don't know if they still cary it.
Maybe call 1st. number is 845.297.4767.

looking for the cfx leader material and they didn't have it I've checked all over ended up ordering from cabelas lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 23, 2014, 08:37 PM
Was at Blue Lake again today. Bite didnt turn on till almost 4pm..crazy..34 Gills most over 8"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 23, 2014, 10:10 PM
Sullivan. Last Monday.

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9808/239710021.0/0_b2fc0_52e521c2_L.jpg)

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9306/239710021.0/0_b2fbf_175438e2_L.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 24, 2014, 07:43 AM
Nice pictures PWG
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 24, 2014, 09:22 AM
I know it is going to be solid as ever when I give it another go very soon ;D... I do have a request for any moderators about this site.. First I like to ask the others who post here, what do you feel about seeing the first (oldest posts) on this thread when you log in ??? ::) I mean, to me it is quite silly to have to see  old posts from previous seasons and having to click to get to most recent posts.. mind that I tried several different settings /preferences .. under my profile to no avail.. still see characters such as " pooley" and the likes who obviously aRE NO LONGER on this thread... so I ask the moderators to at least clear the old posts dating back the previous seasons .. what do others posting here regularly say?

if you dont like the way this site is set up and its availability to past comments then i suggest 1 thing, go away! dont just join OUR site and expect it to change to your preferences...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 24, 2014, 09:23 AM
i have been having a blast so far this season. my newest spoons are killin them!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 24, 2014, 09:32 AM
Nice job PWG ...   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 24, 2014, 09:34 AM
if you dont like the way this site is set up and its availability to past comments then i suggest 1 thing, go away! dont just join OUR site and expect it to change to your preferences...

Don't worry about him for a while. He's been muzzled.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 24, 2014, 09:38 AM
glad to hear adkRoy
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 24, 2014, 12:18 PM
Snowden, I mean onice, we're all here still checking in on occasion.  The running report is great, tons of solid info posted. We're too busy out fishing not wishin'.

Have a good season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Jan 24, 2014, 12:40 PM
Any one been out on lake Huntington in Sullivan how does the fishing look I'm heading out there tommorow thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jan 24, 2014, 12:43 PM
I was up there last weekend- had 7 inches of ice and caught a few fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Jan 24, 2014, 01:26 PM
Thanks I saw your fish on another thread nice pickerel
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jan 24, 2014, 01:52 PM
Yeah I think he was definitely big enough to challenge the ice shanty tournament top 3 but I didn't get good pictures... I guess there's plenty more out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Jan 24, 2014, 01:58 PM
I got a nice 26 incher out of Lake Superior last summer lake superiors loaded with them
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 24, 2014, 02:33 PM
Don't worry about him for a while. He's been muzzled.  ;D
LOL!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jan 24, 2014, 02:40 PM
Nice, I didn't know that! I've never ice fished superior. I'll have to put it on my bucket list...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2014, 02:48 PM
Get to pick up my Muskie tomorrow from my taxidermist
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 24, 2014, 03:09 PM
Get to pick up my Muskie tomorrow from my taxidermist


    Sweet...  Cant wait to see the pictures...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2014, 04:04 PM

    Sweet...  Cant wait to see the pictures...

From the one picture I've seen it looks darker than when I caught it  :-\ Hopefully it is just the lighting.... we will see
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2014, 04:23 PM
if you dont like the way this site is set up and its availability to past comments then i suggest 1 thing, go away! dont just join OUR site and expect it to change to your preferences...

 :nono: Why can't we all just get along cue "Why can't we be friends" by War
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 24, 2014, 05:31 PM
 Snowden why not open a new thread if this one doesn't fit your style. I don't post a lot, but I get a lot of good insight on what's going on in the region, and feel like I know  these guys even though I never met any of them..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 24, 2014, 05:42 PM
Hey you guys need to lighten up on snowden ,onice or underice whatever he wants to call himself next. He is a very special person ! ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2014, 10:17 PM
Cousin went to Gleneida today not sure what the ice was but judging from the pictures he sent me he caught 3 lakers
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 24, 2014, 10:57 PM
i don't want to see topher/pooley /holehawg and others who no longer post here.. they are inactive all season.. i find it annoying when i log into this thread..would putting them on ignor work instead?  I pm'd moderators so i guess they may help modify this special request.
you joined this site 2 months ago and you find it annoying that you have to see the names of 3 guys (Pooley,Topher And holehawg)that have over 10,000 posts between them, these guys are the first ones that will help a fellow fisherman and help run gatherings, No offense but I think you need a little more time here before you start trying to change things
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 25, 2014, 01:35 AM
Loudmouth879 like others looking forward to see your muskie mount. Folks if my memory is correct Snow den/ON-ice likes to stir the pot . I believe some of his posts as On-ice resulted in this thread being locked last year for a day or two so if he is still allowed to post or reregistars and you see similar comments ignore them. Just for everyone info. when Pooley joined I believed he was unemployed so he had more free time then he currently does also he may be more careful when and where he posts. Holehawg has medical and personal problems he is dealing with at this time. Topher is most likely busy between working as a G.M. mechanic in Binghamton ,raising his young daughter and running his business T7 custom fishing rods.
To get back on ice fishing I was able to make my first trip of the season got out for one and a half hours. I fished at Winding Hills park (Diamond lake) in Town Of Montgomery. Nice day tried out some new gear caught one yellow perch around 6 inches on my new No.8 in-line combo (24 inch Ultra light ) . Very sensitive rod still have to play around with the drag and see if I can get jig to drop and not have to strip line off reel to get back down to fish. Also set up a tip down went off once think I set the hook to soon and pulled bait away from fish. It felt good to be back on the ice, did not measure maybe 8 inches top two or three cloudy ice rest black one inch of snow at most on top of ice..
If any of the NY. mods see this is it possible to start a Orange county small waters of waters thread in the Reports and Conditions community. We currently only have a thread for Greenwood Lake.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishnfool59 on Jan 25, 2014, 03:14 AM
I got a nice 26 incher out of Lake Superior last summer lake superiors loaded with them
i used to fish superior quite alot when i lkived in sullivan county. got some biiig bass out of there. great lake to fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 25, 2014, 08:04 AM
Fished Chodikee last night . Set up before dark in about 10ft. of water around 5pm, fished till 7pm. Caught 2 small largemouth bass on tip ups and 4 bluegills and a nice yellow perch jigging. Ice was a good 10" thick.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Jan 25, 2014, 08:18 AM
Went out on LG with Kevin (BC Shanty) yesterday at Vets Park.  After doing a bit of searching and drilling we started to get into the fish! Was a cold one but it was worth the effort! We totaled 30 fish and missed 7 and got two nice ones, 28" and 30"! Awesome day Bro, lemme know when you're ready to go up again!

Mike

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/AB411ED5-75AA-466C-931F-644AB6D2002B_zpsny30kqpq.jpg) (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/Jager61/media/AB411ED5-75AA-466C-931F-644AB6D2002B_zpsny30kqpq.jpg.html)

(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e193/Jager61/5A6A5723-A0C2-4E15-B217-59C55DE731DA_zpsphuxxoev.jpg) (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/Jager61/media/5A6A5723-A0C2-4E15-B217-59C55DE731DA_zpsphuxxoev.jpg.html)

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 25, 2014, 08:35 AM
Great looking fish...   Must have been pretty chilly out there.... 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jan 25, 2014, 09:08 AM
Damn Jager... You certainly have a way with the trout!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2014, 09:49 AM
If any of the NY. mods see this is it possible to start a Orange county small waters of waters thread in the Reports and Conditions community. We currently only have a thread for Greenwood Lake.
Steve

I stated this earlier in the year but this is pretty much the reports and conditions thread for OC
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 25, 2014, 12:28 PM
Fished a small pond in Ulster Co. today from 10am till 1pm. The snow started getting bad, so I decided to call it a day, since the bite was extremely slow. Nothing jigging, and an 18" largemouth bass on a tip up. 5-6" black ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Jan 25, 2014, 01:51 PM
Was out on lake Huntington this morning 1 flag with a small pickerel and got a couple sunnies while jigging
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 25, 2014, 03:18 PM
Tough going at Silver Mine today. Fishing by 8am buy didn't cat h much until around 11am. Met up with some nice guys buy no onewas doing real well. Landed 23 ffish..mostly Gills and some real nice ones. Some yellow perch but only one worth anything. Christened my Smitty sled and it worked great getting my DG Fish Trap out on the lake.
Highlight.. a Snowy Owl perched on a rock watching us fish.
And now a brief stint on my soapbox. If you're gonna fish, pick up your trash. There's a friggin dumpster in the parking lot.
Ok...stepping down now...
Good luck and be safe..this week looks like it may be a real good one.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jan 25, 2014, 03:29 PM
Was out on lake Huntington this morning 1 flag with a small pickerel and got a couple sunnies while jigging
h

That lake can really be a hit or a miss...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 25, 2014, 03:41 PM
Silvermine this morning - 10 yellow perches in 10-12 range, couple of decent sunfishes.
About twenty people on the lake.

Drove Seven Lakes drive around 1PM - thirty guys on Tioratti and five on Ascoti despite the snow.

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9765/239710021.0/0_b31bc_79e542ec_L.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Jan 25, 2014, 03:49 PM
And now a brief stint on my soapbox. If you're gonna fish, pick up your trash. There's a friggin dumpster in the parking lot.

Good point!
Today I picked up the fresh empty bottle of Yagermeister from the ice of lake Silver Mine and brought it to the dumpster.
Shame on you, Yagermeister lover!!!  >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2014, 03:59 PM
Drove by Glenmere Lake just now and 2 guys out near the road.... and being the observant person that I am they were from Jersey
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jaycr3183 on Jan 25, 2014, 04:24 PM
Loudmouth, your killing me with suspense!! Wheres the musky mount brother!??!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2014, 04:36 PM
Loudmouth, your killing me with suspense!! Wheres the musky mount brother!??!

My taxidermist just text me he was home so It'll be up by 8
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 25, 2014, 05:30 PM
I was on Silver mine today also. Far back right. Got there about 8 am left at 5pm. Caught 5 perch, 3 nice ones 2 below average. Caught all 5 before 11 am.
Question for you guys that fish the park all the time, are gas augers allowed or not? If they're not allowed, I was very lucky today, DEC came out just as I was packing up. He asked for license but didn't say anything about the auger, so I asked him. His answer was I don't know, and I should check with the park. He did tell me he would have an answer the next time he sees me.
I think I'll try again tomorrow, hopefully the bite will be better.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 25, 2014, 05:50 PM
I just did a Little research. Apparently gas augers are allowed on all Lakes except Blue Lake. that's a relief, I thought I was going to have to buy a new drill.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 25, 2014, 07:30 PM
I just did a Little research. Apparently gas augers are allowed on all Lakes except Blue Lake. that's a relief, I thought I was going to have to buy a new drill.

I was just about to tell you the same thing! And my buddy said "Someone should tell that guy augers aren't allowed here".. Then I told him the rules.. But he said I was wrong. But we both know it was HE that was wrong.
I was the one with the older Fish Trap..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: QTeam on Jan 25, 2014, 08:29 PM
Hit Tiorati in afternoon till dark w my son. Pickerel and perch on tip ups
And jiggled up bunch of small perch. Pretty cool fishin in snow.
Ditto on gas augers - dec out checking licenses and bait
receipts - Saw the same officeron blue lake the other day - nice guy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 25, 2014, 10:13 PM
Any one fish a lot on mohigan lake in Sullivan county I need some info on a certain fish species.  So inbox me if u know a lot about the place.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2014, 10:30 PM
(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/1625656_10152560758839428_99664092_n.jpg)

Not it's final resting spot and not the greatest of pictures but I will take a better picture once it's on the wall!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jaycr3183 on Jan 25, 2014, 10:51 PM
Loud.......Looks like a skin mount right? How does it look next to a picture you took. Darker? Lighter? Was she a dark colored fish?
Either way hell of a fish brother.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2014, 10:53 PM
Loud.......Looks like a skin mount right? How does it look next to a picture you took. Darker? Lighter? Was she a dark colored fish?
Either way hell of a fish brother.


correct skin mount.... everything on that fish is from the original fish but it is darker than the original but not too bad.... it was way off the first time he painted it lol. I'll post a picture of it live when I take better pictures tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 26, 2014, 05:23 AM
Nice looking mount Loudmouth . Dave327 thank you for the information on power auger use in Harriman and Sterling Forest state parks. Also nice to see that all or most of the lakes where ice fishing is permitted are open in both parks.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 26, 2014, 05:47 AM
Had a great morning yesterday
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/TRAPPER3NY/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140125_144520_571_zpsbc9257b1.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/TRAPPER3NY/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140125_144520_571_zpsbc9257b1.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 26, 2014, 06:38 AM
The mount looks good.... 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 26, 2014, 10:38 AM
Nice mount Loudmouth !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2014, 12:00 PM
Here's the Real and Mount next to each other.... pretty dang close if you ask me
(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/r270/563092_10151720137849428_169533930_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1619258_10152561963864428_287036053_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Jan 26, 2014, 12:01 PM
Hey Loudmouth, Real nice fish and such a good looking mount!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 26, 2014, 01:46 PM
Here's the Real and Mount next to each other.... pretty dang close if you ask me

Nice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarlinAintAFISH on Jan 26, 2014, 02:02 PM
How did he do?? Come on man..I NEED DETAILS!!!! Lol!
He caught a bunch of smallmouth jigging.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 26, 2014, 02:03 PM
He caught a bunch of smallmouth jigging.

Nice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarlinAintAFISH on Jan 26, 2014, 02:04 PM
I was out on Lake Askoti yesterday. Caught some crappie. Cold as hell though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarlinAintAFISH on Jan 26, 2014, 02:07 PM
Ive also been out on Hessian and Winding hills lakes but didn't catch nothing. Winding hills is too shallow for me. I wanna hit Greenwood Lake one of these days.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 26, 2014, 02:50 PM
I was out on Lake Askoti yesterday. Caught some crappie. Cold as hell though.

Yeah.. I hit the Silver Mine. Any size to those crappie?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 26, 2014, 03:53 PM
Has anyone been up to Morningside or Superior lately? I am planning on heading up to these lakes next weekend and was wondering if anyone had any tips. Pm me if necessary.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gillpill on Jan 26, 2014, 04:13 PM
Here's the Real and Mount next to each other.... pretty dang close if you ask me
(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/r270/563092_10151720137849428_169533930_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1/1619258_10152561963864428_287036053_n.jpg)
awesome mount and awesome fish man!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 26, 2014, 06:00 PM
What a beauty Loadmouth, Great looking mount :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 26, 2014, 07:29 PM
Sorry about the miss spelling. LOUDMOUTH.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TinyTim on Jan 26, 2014, 08:45 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 26, 2014, 10:38 PM
Loudmouth   nice way to remember the experiance. it is a very good job! congrats again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 26, 2014, 10:48 PM
i danced on the water yet again today. kept 4 perch and 4 gills. small jigs and soft jiggin has been best for a bit now. i am still getting fish to come for the spoons too though, just a lighter hit...

ohhh and the snow is keeping this cold off the ice a bit. it hasn't been growing much but is strong as hell!!! but i would love 1-2 days in the 40s now to melt the snow again to let the light through more and ease the walk and/or drag. but its only 2-3 inches as of today.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2014, 10:51 PM
ohhh and the snow is keeping this cold off the ice a bit.

It's not as much the snow as you think.... as the ice gets thicker it takes longer to grow more ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 27, 2014, 12:12 AM
It's not as much the snow as you think.... as the ice gets thicker it takes longer to grow more ice



 its not growing. in a few spots its a lil thinner. i know i was turning the hand auger a few less times and seeing a bit more of it above ice as it broke through.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Jan 27, 2014, 05:44 AM
 nice mount loudmouth
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Robbieq16 on Jan 27, 2014, 09:05 AM
Fished a small pond in Sullivan this weekend caught a bouncy of dinks but used a humminbird sonar and was great to see how close you are to the bottom then the fish comes in a lot of fun and made it a lot easier. I used the tungsten jigs small was the name of the game 11 inches of ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bonotch on Jan 27, 2014, 09:27 AM
Fished lake Welch yesterday. Very slow, 7" of ice. Stayed all day. 3 of us put together 30 perch and 1 gill.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: coorslightguy on Jan 27, 2014, 03:23 PM
looking to buy a used vex...prefer a vx-18 or vx 8.  please pm me or here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 27, 2014, 03:39 PM
coorslightguy don't over;ook the Humminbird ice 35.. Veery good low end unit with aall the features of most higher end units by other names...zoom , dual beam and goes to depth of 200 ft if needed.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bonotch on Jan 27, 2014, 07:07 PM
Can anyone tell me about access sites on greenwood lake? Any public access? Do you have to pay to park at any of the marinas? Thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 27, 2014, 07:17 PM
I believe there is only one public access point, a parking lot, on the north part of the lake in NY. Unless you know a homeowner or a marina thats all i know.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Robbieq16 on Jan 27, 2014, 07:33 PM
There is also one on the jersey side all the way down
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 27, 2014, 07:34 PM
coorslightguy and catskillguy- got a LX-7 last week, used it on 2 lakes from 12-90 fow, it is an amazing tool!
worth considering in your exploring of a fishfinder.
good side:
very accurate
customizable to the nth degree up to three views at once
great battery life
large screen w/ snow shield
no noise!
intuitive
easy to manipulate
down side:
heavier than vex
does not fit in a bucket
slightly cumbersome to carry
expensive!

All in all amazingly accurate and was very easy to tone out inference this weekend when other finders had a tough time, i dint regret the purchase at all
good luck  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 27, 2014, 08:41 PM
There is also one on the jersey side all the way down

Good to know... How many cars can it fit?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 27, 2014, 08:44 PM
coorslightguy don't over;ook the Humminbird ice 35.. Veery good low end unit with aall the features of most higher end units by other names...zoom , dual beam and goes to depth of 200 ft if needed.

the lowrance modles have all of this as well as graph. its a awesome machine!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2014, 09:33 PM
I know I'll most likely be selling my vex at the end of this year and upgrading to an lx-7 as long as everything goes according to plan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Doitnow on Jan 27, 2014, 09:36 PM
Good to know... How many cars can it fit?

About 15.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 27, 2014, 10:02 PM

About 15.

Thanks man!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Doitnow on Jan 27, 2014, 10:14 PM
Thanks man!
The gill bite is good at sunset.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: coorslightguy on Jan 27, 2014, 10:42 PM
Thanks for the info....def worth takin a look at the lx7.  I love lowrannce products and have the hds10 on my 25 ft aqua sport on the sound.  Great piece of electronics.  Well if u happen on upgrading a little sooner lemme know.  Thanks again or the info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bonotch on Jan 28, 2014, 06:16 AM
Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 28, 2014, 06:52 AM
Good morning I had to do some searching through my fishing notes to find this information. You can access Greenwood Lake from the public beach at Thomas P. Morahan waterfront park in the village of Greenwood Lake,NY. North end of lake, I received this info. from another member so I can not give directions to the park. I hope this is of some help.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 28, 2014, 07:56 AM
Well the fish are going to get a break from me catching them.... off to Arizona for a week. GL fishing everyone. I'll check in time to time
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bonotch on Jan 28, 2014, 08:16 AM
Thanks, big help.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 28, 2014, 09:03 AM
Thanks for the info....def worth takin a look at the lx7.  I love lowrannce products and have the hds10 on my 25 ft aqua sport on the sound.  Great piece of electronics.  Well if u happen on upgrading a little sooner lemme know.  Thanks again or the info

If you like lowrance I just got the elite 5 and its awesome!! You will love it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 29, 2014, 09:01 AM
Fished Chodikee last night from 4:20-6:45pm. Ice was 14". Caught 9 bluegills and a brown bullhead.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: steelhead5 on Jan 29, 2014, 09:05 AM
does anyone know if there is safe ice on Lake Peekskill?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 29, 2014, 08:49 PM
12 dink bluegills at chodikee tonight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 29, 2014, 09:38 PM
12 dink bluegills at chodikee tonight.

Sounds like it's slowing down there. I'm thinking maybe this is one of those best at first ice spots you think?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 30, 2014, 05:17 AM
Has anyone been Fishing Whaley Lake?  How has the parking then at the marina?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 30, 2014, 05:39 AM
The Thin Ice - It really just depends on the night. Sometime you can catch slobs all night, but there are also days like last night, where you catch catch a fish over 6 inches :(. First ice is generally the best, but for the most part, if you can locate a school (with some large fish), you can catch a lot of fish all season.

KB - I'm pretty sure the previous owners of the only public marina have sold the place. Access to this lake is now impossible unless you have permission, if that is the case. I'm not 100% sure, so I would check for yourself, but that is what I've been hearing from a lot of people. Sad, as this was of of my favorite bass lakes, but that's what happens.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 30, 2014, 06:27 AM
I know that the marina was sold, Im just courious if the new owner allows parking.   Its one of my favorite places to fish.
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Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 30, 2014, 06:34 AM
The Thin Ice - It really just depends on the night. Sometime you can catch slobs all night, but there are also days like last night, where you catch catch a fish over 6 inches :(. First ice is generally the best, but for the most part, if you can locate a school (with some large fish), you can catch a lot of fish all season.

KB - I'm pretty sure the previous owners of the only public marina have sold the place. Access to this lake is now impossible unless you have permission, if that is the case. I'm not 100% sure, so I would check for yourself, but that is what I've been hearing from a lot of people. Sad, as this was of of my favorite bass lakes, but that's what happens.

I didn't even realize that the old access is no longer available. Fishing that lake with the canoe is one if my earliest memories of fishing with my father. I remember the small dirt parking lot and the long skinny dock we'd walk down to get to the water. That's unfortunate, I was hoping to get back on there at some point. We always did well there during the summer.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 30, 2014, 07:32 AM
Hit Tiorati the last two days. Tuesday 30 gills, only about 6-7 that were 9" or so, and one golden shiner.
Wednesday we got into the yellow perch..mostly dinks but about 6-7 in the 10-11" range.
Side note...someone decided it was a good idea to light a fire on one of the islands yesterday morning. With the wind, it was not the brightest of ideas..got outta control and I believe the young lady in the office said they were going to check it out. Saw two workers walking oy from the dam side and the fire was out about 1/2 hour later.
And Cedar Point lot is open for easier access to the ice..FYI
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 30, 2014, 07:59 AM
Corndog thank you for the info. on lake Tiorotti . It most come with being a state park I hope the fire did not do to much damage  is it even legal to have a fire . Years back I was fishing at Island Pond from a canoe with two friends two fellows come out in a row boat .They go to island and proceed to hammer nails into two trees so they can string a line from which to suspend a tent. Upon Leaving we wrote down their vehicles license plate number and make reported them to park authorities. They also did not have the required sticker on their vehicle to be at Island Pond. We figure they had gotten a gate key from a friend.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 30, 2014, 09:51 AM
Mr. Clean.. I could understand if it was a private lake and you wanted to keep the kiddies toasty.. But unless you are at a campsite with a fire pit, and you are correct in stating the legality of it. And to just let it burn like that is irresponsible. I did not walk over to see the damage. With Harriman you run the risk of meeting up with people who just have no clue as to the rules.. Or know the rules and feel they don't apply to them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 31, 2014, 09:32 AM
Southern NY thread is on page 4. I have never seen it back that far ! After this weekend we will be back on top with stories & pictures !
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Post by: Jaycr3183 on Jan 31, 2014, 05:28 PM
Im trying new lakes down South of me this weekend so I will post as well.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 31, 2014, 08:24 PM
Southern NY thread is on page 4. I have never seen it back that far ! After this weekend we will be back on top with stories & pictures !

Everyone is too busy fishing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 31, 2014, 10:40 PM
I have to bring the wheeler to suffern for a repair, I think I will stop by seven lakes drive on my way home …I have never been up there
which lake should I stop by on my way home to pic up a few panfish?   thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 31, 2014, 10:48 PM
Make sure you dont have commercial plates on your vehicle because they are not aloud up there !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishnfool59 on Feb 01, 2014, 03:31 AM
I have to bring the wheeler to suffern for a repair, I think I will stop by seven lakes drive on my way home …I have never been up there
which lake should I stop by on my way home to pic up a few panfish?   thanks
lake tiorati has some great perch fishing. one of the better spots is the little island thats off to the left of the parking lot at the back end of the lake. silvermine lake also has great perch fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 01, 2014, 06:09 AM
are there signs with the names of the lakes on them?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Feb 01, 2014, 08:26 AM
Heading over to Lake Tiorati hope to have a good day and hope to report good news !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Feb 01, 2014, 04:22 PM
Five hours in Sullivan - not too shabby.  ;D
Got two biggest pickerels of 2014 so far, yellow perch was ignoring me for some reason.

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9104/239710021.0/0_b3db2_e0918ef5_L.jpg)

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9314/239710021.0/0_b3db3_100c9928_L.jpg)
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Post by: wetdreams on Feb 01, 2014, 04:25 PM
Very nice, well done
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Post by: razvy on Feb 01, 2014, 04:26 PM
Congratulation , that's a nice pickerel , I was today on Sullivan( beautiful day)  and end up whit one 15" crappie and a bunch a small perch, tomorrow 6 am i'm on the ice :)
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Post by: numinous on Feb 01, 2014, 05:07 PM
Perch were slow on West Branch today also.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 01, 2014, 06:17 PM
I hit Silver Mine,  today, on ice at 8 AM, off at 5:30 PM. caught two descent pickerel, one nice crappy, and eight nice perch. Over all a pretty slow day fishing, but could not ask for a better day to be out on the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 01, 2014, 11:32 PM
What do you do with the pickerel?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Feb 02, 2014, 04:49 AM
Five hours in Sullivan - not too shabby.  ;D
Got two biggest pickerels of 2014 so far, yellow perch was ignoring me for some reason.

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9104/239710021.0/0_b3db2_e0918ef5_L.jpg)

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9314/239710021.0/0_b3db3_100c9928_L.jpg)

Nice fish!
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Post by: eightysixCJ on Feb 02, 2014, 07:50 AM
I just did a Little research. Apparently gas augers are allowed on all Lakes except Blue Lake. that's a relief, I thought I was going to have to buy a new drill.

Hello all,

Are there any other lakes in Bear Mountain, Harriman, or Sterling Forest, or Westchester/Putnam where gas augers are prohibited?  Are gas augers permitted on the NYC reservoirs?

Are there any permits required to ice fish or park in these State Parks?

Thanks, 

Tom
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Feb 02, 2014, 08:00 AM
No gas augers (or electric, for that matter) on NYC Reservoirs.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 02, 2014, 08:14 AM
I was under the impression that you CAN use gas augers now on NYC reservoirs!
No extra gas carried on the ice,and it has to be put on shore after drilling holes.
I had been told this several years ago,so maybe it's changed again!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 02, 2014, 09:46 AM
No gas augers (or electric, for that matter) on NYC Reservoirs.
     from their web site    (5) Motorized fishing equipment is prohibited on City Property, including but not limited
to powered ice augers and trolling motors. Automotive type batteries shall not be used
to power lights or fishing equipment.
                                                        http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/recrules/recrules.pdf   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: eightysixCJ on Feb 02, 2014, 09:56 AM
Thank you very much.  Any other area lakes (other than Blue Lake) where gas augers are prohibited?

Also, any permits needed to ice fish or park in Bear Mountian/Harriman/Sterling Forest?

Thanks,

Tom
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Post by: reelaction on Feb 02, 2014, 04:45 PM
     from their web site    (5) Motorized fishing equipment is prohibited on City Property, including but not limited
to powered ice augers and trolling motors. Automotive type batteries shall not be used
to power lights or fishing equipment.
                                                        http://www.nyc.gov/html/dep/pdf/recrules/recrules.pdf
where it says ::: Motorized fishing equipment is prohibited on City Property, including but not limited
to powered ice augers  i know you cant use gas but what about electric ice augers with the same battery you use for your vexilar ????? are you aloud to use propane heaters  like a buddy heater with the small 1 lb bottle??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 02, 2014, 04:59 PM
Took a ride past Glenmere yesterday. I have never seen so many people out on Glenmere. I went this morning Me & my girlfriend. Got there at 6;45 & the gate was still closed. The sign says it doesnt open until 7;00. Got on the ice around 7;15 & went straight across to catfish rock. Started seting up tipups & got a flag setting up on the 4th tipup. Small bass. Got all of the tipups in Then started catching fish. Jigged up 1 decent perch then caught Bass up to 3.5 pounds A bunch of other decent bass & decent pickeral & a bunch of small ones. Nice day until it started to rain around 2;oo. Picked up everything & called it a day. Had 7 inches of ice. A couple of quads out on the ice. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 02, 2014, 06:01 PM
where it says ::: Motorized fishing equipment is prohibited on City Property, including but not limited
to powered ice augers  i know you cant use gas but what about electric ice augers with the same battery you use for your vexilar ????? are you aloud to use propane heaters  like a buddy heater with the small 1 lb bottle??
    I emailed the DEP of NYC ...let you when/if they respond .... very good question though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 02, 2014, 07:49 PM
Fished Yankeetown Pond in Woodstock today from 1:30 till 5:00. Not a single flag and no bites jigging. Moved around a lot, but NOTHING! Has anyone had any luck here?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Feb 02, 2014, 09:07 PM
It was slow bite on many lakes today , I fished half a day until the rain start it , slow for me but what it come to my jig give a nice bite ,I cold not touch a crappie  :( got few perch few lmb
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(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/razvy/DSC09571.jpg)
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Post by: reelaction on Feb 03, 2014, 12:25 AM
thank you HARDWATER please let me know
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Feb 03, 2014, 05:35 AM
Tipup- I fished it once during hardwater half heartedly caught nothing.  I recently talked to a gentlemen on the ice who told me that Yankee town pond used to be a good fishery, but has gone down hill due to excessive weed growth in the summer.  If you take a look on google earth/ maps it looks pretty ugly in the summer with weed growth.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarlinAintAFISH on Feb 03, 2014, 07:30 AM
Yeah.. I hit the Silver Mine. Any size to those crappie?
They were 10 to 14 inches. ok size. Damn pickerel cut three of my lines.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 03, 2014, 09:56 AM
They were 10 to 14 inches. ok size. Damn pickerel cut three of my lines.


Ugh! Dang pickerel! Those are some of ice size crappies! Congrats!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Feb 03, 2014, 04:24 PM
Any one up in Sullivan today. How was the snow situation?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 03, 2014, 05:37 PM
Any one up in Sullivan today. How was the snow situation?

Nothing much, couple inches here at 1700 feet. Didn't even see the plow truck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Feb 03, 2014, 05:55 PM
Just finish plowing , we got 5" . more coming Wednesday pm :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 03, 2014, 06:33 PM
Thank you very much.  Any other area lakes (other than Blue Lake) where gas augers are prohibited?

Also, any permits needed to ice fish or park in Bear Mountian/Harriman/Sterling Forest?

Thanks,

Tom
Only Blue lake has a gas auger ban in Palisades/Sterling forest parks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 03, 2014, 08:53 PM
What fees or permits are required to fish Harriman?  Do they charge or is it free?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 03, 2014, 08:56 PM
What fees or permits are required to fish Harriman?  Do they charge or is it free?

Ice fishing... FREE!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 03, 2014, 09:08 PM
Nice. Thanks. Gonna check it out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Feb 03, 2014, 09:09 PM
Just finish plowing , we got 5" . more coming Wednesday pm :(

Hopefully we get enough to get use out of the snow machines
But yet again fishing going to slow down
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 03, 2014, 09:36 PM
Nice. Thanks. Gonna check it out.

Lots of good lakes to fish.. You can check the NYS DEC site http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9920.html for countor maps of the lakes. Some are located under Rockland and some under Orange county. Great warm weather fishing in Harriman as well as hiking. During the warm weather if you want to use a canoe, rowboat or kayak there is a fee for a sticker and separate fee for keys for boat launch parking. If you are going to the park, stop in at Tiorati Circle office. They have tons of info or you can check out most of the information  on line.
Good luck and let us know how it went
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 04, 2014, 06:00 AM
One of my buddy's lives over there and I reciently took him and his son fishing, and they loved it. I'd like to get his kid out again to keep his interest going.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 04, 2014, 06:04 AM
I have posted these phone numbers before but to save everyone a search below are the numbers for Lake Tiorotti office and Sterling Forest visitors center.

  Lake Tiorotti  (845) - 351-2568                    Sterling Forest (845)-351-5907

If we get an extended warm stretch of weather call before going to either park. There is a policy requiring a six inch minimum of ice before they will let you on the ice. There are signs by the lakes where ice fishing is permitted if you see a green stripe on sign the lake is open for fishing, red stripe lake is closed.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: maxt on Feb 04, 2014, 11:24 AM
Five hours in Sullivan - not too shabby.  ;D
Got two biggest pickerels of 2014 so far, yellow perch was ignoring me for some reason.

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9104/239710021.0/0_b3db2_e0918ef5_L.jpg)

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9314/239710021.0/0_b3db3_100c9928_L.jpg)

Nice catch!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 04, 2014, 06:18 PM
Hit Rockland Lake today..from about 10am-130..four yellow perch, and a sloppy watery walk out. Not a very fun day, but its called fishing!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 04, 2014, 06:25 PM
has anyone fished rudd pond in millerton lately? Does it have a green flag?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Feb 04, 2014, 06:29 PM
The Pack is back.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 05, 2014, 09:01 AM
Any one up in Sullivan today. How was the snow situation?
    Looks to be 7 or so inches of wet snow(atop or the 3-4 yesterday) for today ....going to make the lakes very sloppy after you drill ...not really looking forward to that ...at lest the temps wont be brutal.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Feb 05, 2014, 10:00 AM
Time for me to break out the muck boots!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Robbieq16 on Feb 05, 2014, 10:37 AM
Home made transduce arm incase some of u don't like you float here was my idea works good

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k39/robbieq16/5D7A89D2-2648-470D-B492-09751CC631BC_zpsuh4059rx.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/robbieq16/media/5D7A89D2-2648-470D-B492-09751CC631BC_zpsuh4059rx.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k39/robbieq16/7485402A-EC4C-483B-BCE5-6FE7D45A69C0_zpsfe7oylv3.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/robbieq16/media/7485402A-EC4C-483B-BCE5-6FE7D45A69C0_zpsfe7oylv3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2014, 11:31 AM
9" total where I live.... hopefully we don't get a ton like they are saying we will over the weekend...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 05, 2014, 11:45 AM
9" total where I live.... hopefully we don't get a ton like they are saying we will over the weekend...
    Think they backed off that forcast some.... based on the "models"......hate fishing in the slop.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 05, 2014, 12:20 PM
Home made transduce arm incase some of u don't like you float here was my idea works good

(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k39/robbieq16/5D7A89D2-2648-470D-B492-09751CC631BC_zpsuh4059rx.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/robbieq16/media/5D7A89D2-2648-470D-B492-09751CC631BC_zpsuh4059rx.jpg.html)
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k39/robbieq16/7485402A-EC4C-483B-BCE5-6FE7D45A69C0_zpsfe7oylv3.jpg) (http://s84.photobucket.com/user/robbieq16/media/7485402A-EC4C-483B-BCE5-6FE7D45A69C0_zpsfe7oylv3.jpg.html)

I've always thought that when I finally snap the arm off my marcum, I'll just bolt a couple wrenches together to replace it.   

Smart thinking.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 05, 2014, 01:24 PM
Update  for my neck of the woods ....12 plus inches .....think its over for the day ...hoping not to get that icing they predicted ...hoping the 10 plus inches of ice is able to hold the weight of the snowfall ...Ol'man Winter and that Ground hog are in cahoots .... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 05, 2014, 03:28 PM
Hey anybody know for sure if mahogany ridge gun club is having a contest this year?? I believe its Feb 15th 7x3 highland lake but have not been able to find anything on contest this year. Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 05, 2014, 06:54 PM
jghunter

You are correct....The Mahogany Ridge Hunting and Fishing Clubs Annual Ice Fishing Contest will be held at Highland Lake (Sand Beach, 348 Lakeview Drive) on Saturday February 15th. 7am to 2pm. $20 for Adults which includes lunch, soda, hot chocolate, and 1 dozen bait fish. $10 for Children under 12. There will be a raffle for a 33cc Polar Fire Auger and a HT 4 man Insta-shak along with some sweet prizes that HT Enterprises, Inc. have donated for this years event.  Hope to see you there!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2014, 06:57 PM
What kind of fish are in Highland?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 05, 2014, 07:08 PM
Thanks!!! Lake has yellow perch pickerel crappie and bass.fun contest. Great food!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Feb 05, 2014, 07:33 PM
Highland Lake in Middletown or Eldred ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 05, 2014, 07:43 PM
Eldred
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 05, 2014, 07:46 PM
Near eldred. In Sullivan county. Google highland lake in Sullivan county. Contour map on NY DEC web sight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 05, 2014, 08:21 PM
Another great Ice Fishing contest to consider is:-------------> The Hurleyville Fire Department and town of Fallsburgh Youth Commission will be holding their 26th annual Ice Fishing contest on Morningside Lake, Hurleyville NY this Saturday February 8th. 7am to 3pm, $5 for Adults, Kids 15 and under are FREE!....with Trophies, Prizes, Bait and Refreshments.... There are Kids, Adult, and Special Fireman's Divisions for this event. The targeted species will be Walleye, Pickerel, Crappie/Sunfish, Perch, and Bullhead. After the contest everyone is invited back to the Hurleyville Fire house for Food and Beverages. For 5 bucks you can't beat this one! The Fishcakes, along with all the other food, is worth the entry fee by itself!  HT Enterprises, Inc. has once again donated some fantastic prizes. There will also be a raffle and 50/50 drawing.  I'll be fishing this one too.....I'll see you there...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2014, 08:28 PM
Hmm... Just realized that it has been like 2 or 3 weeks since I last ice fished... guess I should get back out there! Maybe I'll head Greenwood this weekend for another monster Muskie lol. Hopefully can get a walleye out of there this year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 06, 2014, 07:45 AM
Figured I'd add a neat trick for keeping the monnow heads on your lure ... 
http://www.in-fisherman.com/2011/01/01/walleye-tipping-tips-tricks/         http://www.stringease.com/products.php?cat=snaps&id=fastach_clips    http://www.muskyshop.com/modules/cart/products.php/keys/fastach/page/1/id/2321/name/StringeaseFastachMultiUseClip   Just started using these ....principle seems sound ....I've tried all ways to keep the minnow head on ....but kept getting picked off or swallowed...making me re rig during the frenzy ....insead of being able to just unhook and get back down .Modify message
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 06, 2014, 01:03 PM
Just a heads up for anyone who goes to Gander Mountain in Middletown for bait. They are OUT of Bait & they are NOT going to get anymore. All off the tanks were Empty when I was there this morning. The rumor is true that they are putting a Star Bucks in where the bait shop was. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 06, 2014, 02:34 PM
Just a heads up for anyone who goes to Gander Mountain in Middletown for bait. They are OUT of Bait & they are NOT going to get anymore. All off the tanks were Empty when I was there this morning. The rumor is true that they are putting a Star Bucks in where the bait shop was. Walt

Well.. At least I will save some cash and gas because I WILL NEVER GO TO GANDER MOUNTAIN AGAIN!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 06, 2014, 03:09 PM
X2. Only reason to go to gander!! Now what? Davis sport shop?  Any ideas??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman67 on Feb 06, 2014, 03:45 PM
Wards bait and tackle in Newburgh has everything all the time
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 06, 2014, 04:33 PM
Wards bait and tackle in Newburgh has everything all the time

I second that!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 06, 2014, 04:34 PM
Thanks. Never tried wards.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 06, 2014, 05:16 PM
Thanks for the heads up I was gonna stop their tonight guess not
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 06, 2014, 05:55 PM
And another thing....they removed their animal mounts, that featured the work of local taxidermist, due to a complaint from a parent..supposedly, and/or because of the cost to maintain and clean them.
Seriously?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Feb 06, 2014, 06:00 PM
And another thing....they removed their animal mounts, that featured the work of local taxidermist, due to a complaint from a parent..supposedly, and/or because of the cost to maintain and clean them.
Seriously?

Wow,  the weekend yuppie shoppers taking over.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 06, 2014, 06:14 PM
Ward's is the best!
P.S. I absolutely hate this snow. Every time I drill a hole, 2 inches of water comes on top of the ice from below the ice. Can't jig inside my shanty without me and my shanty and all my gear getting soaking wet. This sucks!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 06, 2014, 06:27 PM
I said this on another post Gander Mountain...Overpriced S**t !!!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 06, 2014, 06:30 PM
I believe in supporting local shops but not at the point of getting ripped off !!!!
If you go online you can buy everything cheaper but would rather pay a little more and shop local.....but don't stick it up my ICEHOLE !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 06, 2014, 07:00 PM
O&H in chester has bait from what I heard said he may get more Saturday morning at 6:30.... he is working out of his house.... guess I need to get bait tomorrow morning at my local bait shop before everyone sells out!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 06, 2014, 07:09 PM
You can also try Tom's bait shop in Fairoaks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 06, 2014, 07:29 PM
Anyone fish Harriman today? Planning on heading there tomorrow and wanted to know what the conditions were like..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 06, 2014, 08:38 PM
And another thing....they removed their animal mounts, that featured the work of local taxidermist, due to a complaint from a parent..supposedly, and/or because of the cost to maintain and clean them.
Seriously?
PETA complained a lot so they took them down................
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 06, 2014, 09:10 PM
PETA complained a lot so they took them down................

Classic!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 06, 2014, 10:06 PM
The only bad thing about O & H is he is only opened on weekends. Maybe with Gander not selling bait anymore maybe he could try to be opened a little more !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 06, 2014, 11:24 PM
Bait:  Sports Nuts in Rock Hill, NY
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 07, 2014, 04:25 AM
Classic!
I'm serious I work there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Feb 07, 2014, 05:09 AM
gander is a joke always has been WARDS on rt 52 in Newburgh is the best thing going if he aint got it you dont need it and if you dont see it ask BTW what the hell is PETA doing in gander mountain anyway ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 4everlaker on Feb 07, 2014, 05:19 AM
Tips for fishing Walton Lake with tip ups, thinking running a line from the 40 to the 60 fow marks.  Also, Gas Augers allowed? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 07, 2014, 05:25 AM
I'm serious I work there!

The crazy thing is I totally believed you! Its a friggin sports shop that sells implements used to kill animals, harvest animals, whatever you wanna call it. I cant quit understand why a company like that would bow to pressure from anyone for something like that. Its not like it was a Dairy Queen(Mmmm..) and the owner had stuff hanging all over the place..but even then I would still buy some frozen goodness. LOL!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 07, 2014, 06:32 AM
Good morning fellow SENY ice fishermen Please check out new thread "SENY ICE Shanty 2014 Outing" the date is Saturday February 15.2014 at Mahogany Ridge Hunting and Fishing club contest at Highland Lake near Eldred,NY. (Western Sullivan county). I hope to see some of you there more details in thread.

I guess Gander Mountain wants to switch to catering to hikers/campers and other outdoor activities and away from fishing and hunting. Also may want to be Like Cabela's Stores which have actual cafeteria type set ups in stores. I hope Cabelas eventually builds a store in Secacus ,NJ. area like they announced a few years back. Personally I like to actually see and handle gear rather then purchase on-line or from catalog.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 07, 2014, 07:45 AM
Sorry everyone I guess my SENY ICE Shanty 2014 annual outing thread/post was against website rules if you go back to page 325 Reelimin posts some basic. info. on the contest. If you have any questions send me a personal message.

MY apologies to website admin. and NY. mods. in the future though please send me a personal message telling me what rule I have broken do not want to lose my membership.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Feb 07, 2014, 07:48 AM
 4everlaker
 i have used gas augers on walton before while the dec were their & they didn't say anything
 good luck
                      jef
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 07, 2014, 08:12 AM
Good morning fellow SENY ice fishermen Please check out new thread "SENY ICE Shanty 2014 Outing" the date is Saturday February 15.2014 at Mahogany Ridge Hunting and Fishing club contest at Highland Lake near Eldred,NY. (Western Sullivan county). I hope to see some of you there more details in thread.




       I'm not able to locate that thread ? Maybe post a link to it from his thread also
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2014, 11:49 AM
Anyone fishing the Glenmere tourny tomorrow?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Feb 07, 2014, 11:57 AM
For Gander Mountain... Why do they give in to PETA complaints? THEY SHOULD STAND THEIR GROUND! Just because someone complains doesn't mean we have to entertain them- if they don't like it don't shop there! Every time Gander Mountain does something that takes away from the sportsman who shop there they lose customers. It's no wonder they look like they are going under. That store was so nice when it opened.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Feb 07, 2014, 12:47 PM
Sportsmen are constantly losing their rights because people, like those in charge at gander mountain, Give in to yuppie demands. we are the minority Now my friends.
By the way...I'm doing the Morningside derby tomorrow.
Anyone else?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 07, 2014, 01:05 PM
I'm probably going to sylvan. Haven't fished it yet this year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Feb 07, 2014, 01:10 PM
If I didn't have to work tomorrow I'd be up there this weekend. I'm definitely doing king of the ice- I am going to try to make it out for highland lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Feb 07, 2014, 05:56 PM
Just came back from Morningside.
Went to do a little scouting. Miserable.
12" of snow. 20 inch thick ice. Almost got to the plate
on my auger before it would hit water. Not a bite.
Not even a nibble between me and my brother.
I'm skipping the contest to hit a sweeter spot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Feb 07, 2014, 06:10 PM
Guys,

What is this fish at the bottom?
They both came from the pickerel's stomach.
I know the one on the top, but what is the one that looks like herring?
Do we have freshwater herring in our lakes?
Is that what they call alewife?

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9756/239710021.0/0_b4e68_c9f211a8_L.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Feb 07, 2014, 06:19 PM
Yeah I think you've got an alewive there.
They are a smaller species of herring commonly found in fresh water.
They are in saltwater also we catch them sometimes when we are fishing for blueback herring with the smaller size hooks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Feb 07, 2014, 07:34 PM
I'm probably going to sylvan. Haven't fished it yet this year.
KB you havent missed much in sylvan... been there alot  and one one brown to speak of... if you have another choice take it lol... ramp isnt plowed and parking will be really bad... but enjoy where ever you go and good luck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 07, 2014, 07:57 PM
Hit Rockland Lake today..My two buddies and I. One got there early, landed 15 Yellows before we got there. He dontated and or released them.
On the ice and cutting hole by 9:45, off by 4:30. Set up eight tip ups with smaller bait.
Landed three Yellows on tip ups.
Totals:23 Yellows and 2 Whites
Great day to be out there...
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/IMG_20140207_162020_120_zps0f7824f9.jpg) (http://s817.photobucket.com/user/EnFuegoUno/media/IMG_20140207_162020_120_zps0f7824f9.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Feb 07, 2014, 08:01 PM
Hit Rockland Lake today..My two buddies and I. One got there early, landed 15 Yellows before we got there. He dontated and or released them.
On the ice and cutting hole by 9:45, off by 4:30. Set up eight tip ups with smaller bait.
Landed three Yellows on tip ups.
Totals:23 Yellows and 2 Whites
Great day to be out there...
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/IMG_20140207_162020_120_zps0f7824f9.jpg) (http://s817.photobucket.com/user/EnFuegoUno/media/IMG_20140207_162020_120_zps0f7824f9.jpg.html)
nice job....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 07, 2014, 08:11 PM
nice job....

Thanks!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Feb 07, 2014, 08:15 PM
Great job! Got the makings of a great fish fry!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 07, 2014, 08:19 PM
Im meeting some friends there, so I'll be there.  Ive never really done good there in the winter, but in the summer I do OK.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 07, 2014, 08:28 PM
Great job! Got the makings of a great fish fry!!!

Being fileted as we type!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Feb 07, 2014, 08:50 PM
Im meeting some friends there, so I'll be there.  Ive never really done good there in the winter, but in the summer I do OK.
kool enjoy and gl...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Feb 07, 2014, 08:50 PM
Being fileted as we type!
Niceeeeeee... lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 07, 2014, 08:58 PM
Being fileted as we type!

   You cant filet and type at the same time you will mess up your key board.....     ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Feb 07, 2014, 09:29 PM
Guys,

What is this fish at the bottom?
They both came from the pickerel's stomach.
I know the one on the top, but what is the one that looks like herring?
Do we have freshwater herring in our lakes?
Is that what they call alewife?

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9756/239710021.0/0_b4e68_c9f211a8_L.jpg)
Definitely an alewive, better known as a "sawbellie" around these parts.... Dang things cost like 10$ a dozen... Best bait on the reservoirs...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Feb 07, 2014, 10:00 PM
How you catch alewife thru ice ? Anyone has any idea ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2014, 10:20 PM
Heard there was a 40"+ Muskie caught in Greenwood today
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Feb 07, 2014, 10:45 PM
looking for info on the Mahogany Ridge Hunting and Fishing club contest at Highland Lake near Eldred,NY. feb 15 please , is there a site i can look at ((((ICE BALLS)))) YOU GOING TO THIS ????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2014, 12:19 AM
To all who looked/searched for the Annual SENY Outing thread my apologies. I forgot to send information on the Mahogany Ridge Hunting and Fishing club contest to Adk Roy for approval . So anyone interested in attending the contest and outing please send me a personal message.(Reelaction check your in-box )
Also for those looking to make a weekend of contests the annual King of The Ice is on Sunday Feb.16,2014 at White Lake (Sullivan county)

I have limited info. on the Mahogany Ridge contest so I don't think Adk Roy would approve so I did not contact him and try to start a new thread.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 08, 2014, 09:06 AM
Niceeeeeee... lol

5 lbs of fileted goodness!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 08, 2014, 09:07 AM
   You cant filet and type at the same time you will mess up your key board.....     ;D ;D ;D ;D

Actually.. I got off easy. I had dinner plans so by awesome buddy did the fileting!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Feb 08, 2014, 09:12 AM
Good looking mess of perch.  Perch, French fries and a salad!! Damn
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2014, 09:39 AM
Just for everyone knowledge if your looking for King of The Ice contest info. Below is the website for the Sullivan County Conservation Club the organizers /holders of the contest.  All preregistration's  must be received by Wednesday Feb.12,2014 . You save three dollars by preregistering.

                                            www.sullivancountyconservation club.org (http://www.sullivancountyconservation club.org)


I hope that I have not broken website rules by posting link, just tyring to help my fellow ice fishermen.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 08, 2014, 11:31 AM
Good looking mess of perch.  Perch, French fries and a salad!! Damn

Thanks.. Just annoyed that I didn't hook into more of those whities... The fight was great on light tackle.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2014, 01:28 PM
Just got back from the Glenmere turny.... some nice fish caught took 2nd place perch and one of my cousins took 1st place perch and my other cousin split first place pickerel with someone else... nice day bunch of fish caught by us a lot of gills all over 9.5" one that hit 10" good day today
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Feb 08, 2014, 02:46 PM
Just got back from the Glenmere turny.... some nice fish caught took 2nd place perch and one of my cousins took 1st place perch and my other cousin split first place pickerel with someone else... nice day bunch of fish caught by us a lot of gills all over 9.5" one that hit 10" good day today

Great job...  :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Feb 08, 2014, 02:57 PM
Hit Rockland Lake today..My two buddies and I. One got there early, landed 15 Yellows before we got there. He dontated and or released them.
On the ice and cutting hole by 9:45, off by 4:30. Set up eight tip ups with smaller bait.
Landed three Yellows on tip ups.
Totals:23 Yellows and 2 Whites
Great day to be out there...
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/IMG_20140207_162020_120_zps0f7824f9.jpg) (http://s817.photobucket.com/user/EnFuegoUno/media/IMG_20140207_162020_120_zps0f7824f9.jpg.html)

how thick was the ice at rockland  corndog
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Feb 08, 2014, 03:07 PM
Just got back from the Glenmere turny.... some nice fish caught took 2nd place perch and one of my cousins took 1st place perch and my other cousin split first place pickerel with someone else... nice day bunch of fish caught by us a lot of gills all over 9.5" one that hit 10" good day today

congrats loudmouth :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 08, 2014, 03:56 PM
Fished at Stissing Lake today. 8" ice with about a foot of snow on top. Extremely sloppy/mushy conditions out there. Soaking wet by the end of the day. Jigged up 20 bluegills and got a 16"largemouth bass on a tip up. Very little tip up action, but the jigging was great. Lots of slab gills.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 08, 2014, 04:06 PM
Just got back from the Glenmere turny.... some nice fish caught took 2nd place perch and one of my cousins took 1st place perch and my other cousin split first place pickerel with someone else... nice day bunch of fish caught by us a lot of gills all over 9.5" one that hit 10" good day today

NICE!! Congrats!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 08, 2014, 04:07 PM
how thick was the ice at rockland  corndog

At least 9"..plenty think..good thing my buddy has his 10" propane powered auger of awesomeness!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 08, 2014, 04:28 PM
I got more flags today on Sylvan Lake than I have ever gotten before.  The bad part is that it will all small pickerel.  It was a great day to be out on the ice on the lake that rarely ever freezes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Feb 08, 2014, 05:18 PM
I got more flags today on Sylvan Lake than I have ever gotten before.  The bad part is that it will all small pickerel.  It was a great day to be out on the ice on the lake that rarely ever freezes.

Nice KB - At least you had some action!

How thick is the ice?

Skunked on WB - Washington Road!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 08, 2014, 05:23 PM
8-9 inches with not much snow. It seems that the wind blew most of the snow up against the shores.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: eightysixCJ on Feb 08, 2014, 06:14 PM
Only Blue lake has a gas auger ban in Palisades/Sterling forest parks

Thank you very much!

Tom
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2014, 07:28 PM
Also stopped at Gander Mountain Friday and they still don't have fillet knives in stock  :%$#!: ??? It's been like this for the past three weeks.... also noticed they are putting in a new floor in the store.... wish they would put that money into restocking their shelves.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 08, 2014, 07:41 PM
Also stopped at Gander Mountain Friday and they still don't have fillet knives in stock  :%$#!: ??? It's been like this for the past three weeks.... also noticed they are putting in a new floor in the store.... wish they would put that money into restocking their shelves.....
there are tons of fillet knifes there........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 08, 2014, 07:44 PM
gander is a joke always has been WARDS on rt 52 in Newburgh is the best thing going if he aint got it you dont need it and if you dont see it ask BTW what the hell is PETA doing in gander mountain anyway ???
I have no clue why they were in there just to start trouble
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 08, 2014, 07:46 PM
The crazy thing is I totally believed you! Its a friggin sports shop that sells implements used to kill animals, harvest animals, whatever you wanna call it. I cant quit understand why a company like that would bow to pressure from anyone for something like that. Its not like it was a Dairy Queen(Mmmm..) and the owner had stuff hanging all over the place..but even then I would still buy some frozen goodness. LOL!!
totally true
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 08, 2014, 07:48 PM
Good morning fellow SENY ice fishermen Please check out new thread "SENY ICE Shanty 2014 Outing" the date is Saturday February 15.2014 at Mahogany Ridge Hunting and Fishing club contest at Highland Lake near Eldred,NY. (Western Sullivan county). I hope to see some of you there more details in thread.

I guess Gander Mountain wants to switch to catering to hikers/campers and other outdoor activities and away from fishing and hunting. Also may want to be Like Cabela's Stores which have actual cafeteria type set ups in stores. I hope Cabelas eventually builds a store in Secacus ,NJ. area like they announced a few years back. Personally I like to actually see and handle gear rather then purchase on-line or from catalog.

Steve
well gander mtn did start out as a catalog out from cabelas and started only selling cloths.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 08, 2014, 07:50 PM
For Gander Mountain... Why do they give in to PETA complaints? THEY SHOULD STAND THEIR GROUND! Just because someone complains doesn't mean we have to entertain them- if they don't like it don't shop there! Every time Gander Mountain does something that takes away from the sportsman who shop there they lose customers. It's no wonder they look like they are going under. That store was so nice when it opened.
it will look much better and be better after the remodel that they r doing right now.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2014, 07:53 PM
there are tons of fillet knifes there........

The only thing that was on the shelves were the 4.5" fillet knives made by rapala and electric fillet knives..... the other ones had that tag that said sorry for the inconvenience this item is out of stock or what ever that tag says.... who uses a 4.5" fillet knife anyway


You sure are standing by your employer.... lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 08, 2014, 07:54 PM
Gander sucks !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 08, 2014, 07:55 PM
The only thing that was on the shelves were the 4.5" fillet knives made by rapala and electric fillet knives..... the other ones had that tag that said sorry for the inconvenience this item is out of stock or what ever that tag says.... who uses a 4.5" fillet knife anyway


You sure are standing by your employer.... lol
haha they really do have biger ones.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Feb 08, 2014, 09:58 PM
Very cold morning in Sullivan County.

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9754/239710021.0/0_b4f0b_8e3368d2_L.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 09, 2014, 06:10 AM
Just curious,why is it that when I click on this there'd,it starts with older posts,and I have to click on like page 320 something to see the latest posts,when others open to the newest page?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Feb 09, 2014, 06:16 AM
So I have seen 3-4" alewives eaten by 9.5 inch perch.  Also, I am pretty certain they will cover your screen if your using electronics in some of the reservoirs, has anyone else experienced this?   Darn things are annoying wish they were smelt all they did was make it so I couldn't see my jig.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 09, 2014, 06:22 AM
I will be heading out soon to try winding hills park .. if it to hard to get out & move around with all the snow  I will be close to home …
next weekend I will be going to tupper lake for the ny ice pro am… tight lines guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 09, 2014, 06:46 AM
Just curious,why is it that when I click on this there'd,it starts with older posts,and I have to click on like page 320 something to see the latest posts,when others open to the newest page?

Just click on the "NEW" tab highlighted in orange..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 09, 2014, 07:00 AM
Just curious,why is it that when I click on this there'd,it starts with older posts,and I have to click on like page 320 something to see the latest posts,when others open to the newest page?
   When you see the main page underneath the heading (Southern NY thread)
               started by pooley ...<1 2 3...........328 329 330>  ******  click on the last page number and that will bring you to the last page of(recent) posts
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 09, 2014, 07:06 AM
Well i had a blast at Morningside yesterday. i got there around 9 am walked over to a friend that was set out jigging with tip-ups out too. my first hole put 3 or 4 big gills on the ice in about 10 mins! afternoon slowed and i started to move around to see if i could find either crappy or walleyes to no avail. then my friend calls me telling me theres been a few crappie caught where he was set up so back there i went. if it wasnt for that phonecall i never would have caught the crappie that gave me 1st place in the panfish devision!!! i owe the win to kevin, and my spoons!!! i was gettin slammed as soon as i got there and it didnt stop all day!!!   and then dinner and open bar at the firehouse after was great too.      that slippery nipple tasted sweet...   lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ejp419 on Feb 09, 2014, 07:16 AM
Just curious,why is it that when I click on this there'd,it starts with older posts,and I have to click on like page 320 something to see the latest posts,when others open to the newest page?
Go to your profile. Modify profile. Look and layout. There's a box to check so the newest posts come up first....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 09, 2014, 07:35 AM
Well i had a blast at Morningside yesterday. i got there around 9 am walked over to a friend that was set out jigging with tip-ups out too. my first hole put 3 or 4 big gills on the ice in about 10 mins! afternoon slowed and i started to move around to see if i could find either crappy or walleyes to no avail. then my friend calls me telling me theres been a few crappie caught where he was set up so back there i went. if it wasnt for that phonecall i never would have caught the crappie that gave me 1st place in the panfish devision!!! i owe the win to kevin, and my spoons!!! i was gettin slammed as soon as i got there and it didnt stop all day!!!   and then dinner and open bar at the firehouse after was great too.      that slippery nipple tasted sweet...   lol
  Congrats ....BTW any Walleyes make in on the board ?
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 09, 2014, 07:39 AM
Go to your profile. Modify profile. Look and layout. There's a box to check so the newest posts come up first....
   Just gave that a try...but so use to looking/finding /reading posts like I have been.... found it a lil confusing/distracting to me ..but thanks for the heads up ...learn something new everyday .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2014, 09:58 AM
Just curious,why is it that when I click on this there'd,it starts with older posts,and I have to click on like page 320 something to see the latest posts,when others open to the newest page?

(http://i43.tinypic.com/20ub91t.png)

or you can click the part that is in the red circle
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 09, 2014, 10:08 AM
there was only 1 walleye caught. that was by a youth as well!!!  was 18 1/2 or 19 1/2.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 09, 2014, 04:21 PM
Fished Chodikee today. Lots of missed flags, got 4 largemouth bass total(10", 12", 14", and a nice 16"er) . Nothing jigging, but nice day out on the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 09, 2014, 04:42 PM
Hit one of my favorite ponds today, iced over 20 perch of keeper size!  Great day to be out, biggest catch was my sunburn off the snow!

Heres some of them:
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/IMG_2705_zps63cb4638.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/IMG_2705_zps63cb4638.jpg.html)

Here's the whopper of the day:
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/IMG_2702_zps760ff1dd.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/IMG_2702_zps760ff1dd.jpg.html)

The smaller ones came up with their stomachs hanging out (got them deep), so instead of wasting them they went home with me.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 09, 2014, 04:56 PM
Nice going KB.....hit sodom today 4 whites 1 yellow and a bluegill.....all dinks except 1 white......bite was very slow......
Quite a few out but not a lot of fish on the ice that i saw.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 09, 2014, 05:17 PM
Hit Rockland Lake today..not too many people out there fishing. My buddy and I were able to land these keepers, 2 on tip ups the rest jiggin with a few dinks going back down the hole to live another day. I was using spikes, he was using waxies. A great day to be out on the ice.
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/IMG_20140209_162602_242_zpse9f5656e.jpg) (http://s817.photobucket.com/user/EnFuegoUno/media/IMG_20140209_162602_242_zpse9f5656e.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Feb 09, 2014, 08:17 PM
Hit Rockland Lake today..not too many people out there fishing. My buddy and I were able to land these keepers, 2 on tip ups the rest jiggin with a few dinks going back down the hole to live another day. I was using spikes, he was using waxies. A great day to be out on the ice.
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/IMG_20140209_162602_242_zpse9f5656e.jpg) (http://s817.photobucket.com/user/EnFuegoUno/media/IMG_20140209_162602_242_zpse9f5656e.jpg.html)
   awsome corndog might head up this week how the walk out
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishnfool59 on Feb 10, 2014, 03:26 AM
Hit one of my favorite ponds today, iced over 20 perch of keeper size!  Great day to be out, biggest catch was my sunburn off the snow!

Heres some of them:
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/IMG_2705_zps63cb4638.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/IMG_2705_zps63cb4638.jpg.html)

Here's the whopper of the day:
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/IMG_2702_zps760ff1dd.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/IMG_2702_zps760ff1dd.jpg.html)

The smaller ones came up with their stomachs hanging out (got them deep), so instead of wasting them they went home with me.
its not thier stomach,its thier air bladder and if you don't" burp them they won't be able to get back down and will die!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 10, 2014, 05:00 AM
Boss Jiggs congratulations on your prize winning crappie . Did they get a good turn out for the contest? Loudmouth congrats to you also I have to give Glenmere a visit some day. Dewey Icefish good luck at the Tupper Lake contest. How were the conditions at Winding Hills may go there for a few hours this coming Friday.  Kb thank you for keeping the perch many people would have released them back into the lake.
How deep was the spot you were fishing ?
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 10, 2014, 05:55 AM
   awsome corndog might head up this week how the walk out

Thanks Reelaction! The walk out was fine..not soupy at all. But a good pair of creepers is a must.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 10, 2014, 06:09 AM
Hit one of my favorite ponds today, iced over 20 perch of keeper size!  Great day to be out, biggest catch was my sunburn off the snow!

N I C E!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 10, 2014, 06:11 AM
....if it wasnt for that phonecall i never would have caught the crappie that gave me 1st place in the panfish devision!!! i owe the win to kevin, and my spoons!!! l

Thats great!!Congrats!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 10, 2014, 06:31 AM
Thanks. I love a busy morning like that.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 10, 2014, 10:16 AM
Fished from about 6am-10m this morning with my cousin.... nice but cold morning
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 10, 2014, 03:43 PM
Fished from about 6am-10m this morning.... nice morning

Nice! Love them Crappies!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Feb 10, 2014, 05:52 PM
Nice job Loudmouth :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Feb 10, 2014, 06:25 PM
Fished from about 6am-10m this morning.... nice morning

Nice catch, great dinner!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 10, 2014, 06:30 PM
The only bad part of today was this was the scene when I went to pick up a new fillet knife.....
(http://i59.tinypic.com/309o8du.jpg)
Where are all the fillet knives?!?  :%$#!:

Seems they are too busy with the floors to worry about the shelves....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 10, 2014, 06:32 PM
Nice job Loudmouth :)
Thanks. I love a busy morning like that.
Nice! Love them Crappies!

Thanks! Boy it was cold this morning had to stay in the shanty thank god for the DEC allowing 5 tip ups and 3 hand lines had plenty to stay occupied with since the jigging was very slow once that sun popped up everything shut off including the gills!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Feb 10, 2014, 06:47 PM
Great crappies!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 10, 2014, 07:23 PM
The only bad part of today was this was the scene when I went to pick up a new fillet knife.....

I would hit Kmart or Wally World..you'll probably have better luck..seriously.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 10, 2014, 07:43 PM
I would hit Kmart or Wally World..you'll probably have better luck..seriously.

Wally World doesn't have the one I'm looking for  :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 11, 2014, 06:08 AM
Loudmouth879  what length and make of fillet knife are you looking for if you post info. here maybe someone will see it when they are in local bait shops. If I remember correctly you reside in the Warwick area it is a trip  to either shop but have you tried Davis Sporting goods(rt.17 north in Sloatsburg) or Tom's Bait shop in Fair oaks ?  If you are really desperate try Fish 307" website I have received items I ordered within 2 days provided they have item in stock.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 11, 2014, 06:12 AM
Nice fish Loudmouth...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Feb 11, 2014, 06:18 AM
Wally World doesn't have the one I'm looking for  :(





Check Walmart on-line, http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=fillet+knife&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=4125 (http://www.walmart.com/search/search-ng.do?search_query=fillet+knife&ic=16_0&Find=Find&search_constraint=4125)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 11, 2014, 06:21 AM
Check Gander Mtn ship to store or Walmart ship to store ....this year got a lot of stuff from both stores that way ...Walmart had some good prices on most items .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Feb 11, 2014, 07:16 AM
Loudmouth, sorry to hear your driving all over looking for a knife. Save the gas and aggravation, do yourself a favor and order on-line the dexter 2333-8 fillet knife and accusharp sharpener. It will be the last fillet knife you ever buy.

Comes in a 9" version too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 11, 2014, 07:34 AM
The only bad part of today was this was the scene when I went to pick up a new fillet knife.....
(http://i59.tinypic.com/309o8du.jpg)
Where are all the fillet knives?!?  :%$#!:

Seems they are too busy with the floors to worry about the shelves....
. They r there but Sold out.... Had tons of them last week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2014, 10:43 AM
. They r there but Sold out.... Had tons of them last week.

Not when I was there on Friday....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2014, 10:45 AM
Loudmouth, sorry to hear your driving all over looking for a knife. Save the gas and aggravation, do yourself a favor and order on-line the dexter 2333-8 fillet knife and accusharp sharpener. It will be the last fillet knife you ever buy.

Comes in a 9" version too.

Not really wasting gas since I work in Middletown and its on my way home.... I stop in to check for stuff on occasion. Gander "re-stocks" their shelves on Thursday I believe and every time I stop in on Friday it looks like nothings been re-stocked....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 11, 2014, 12:48 PM
where it says ::: Motorized fishing equipment is prohibited on City Property, including but not limited
to powered ice augers  i know you cant use gas but what about electric ice augers with the same battery you use for your vexilar ????? are you aloud to use propane heaters  like a buddy heater with the small 1 lb bottle??
   I heard from NYC DEP   This is from the Email I received from them hope this helps   

Thanks for contacting us. I’m sorry to say that powered Ice augers are not permitted for use on any reservoir open for ice fishing. Powered augers are specifically prohibited in the DEP recreation rules. Hand operated augers are fine.

 

 Fishfinders are routinely used by boaters  and we ask that you take care not to leave any batteries on the property.

 

Portable propane heaters are not specifically prohibited by our recreational rules but their use is not encouraged.

 

We currently do not allow ice fishing on any NYC reservoir located West of the Hudson river but there are a number of reservoirs to choose from East of the Hudson. Reservoirs open for ice fishing are listed in the DEP Recreation Rules.

 

I have attached a copy of the DEP Recreation Rules which will be the subject of revision in the near future to address some of the questions you have asked. I hope this is helpful to you.

 

Thanks,

 

John
   



 

 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Feb 11, 2014, 01:44 PM
Got back from the ice , got there 7 am and was coldDD , so cold that the water was steaming like boil water inside the house , fished until 12 noon , wind made it hard to fish the whole was icing up inside the tent whit a heater going.
 Got 7 crappies realist 5 and kept 2 one is 16  1/4  the other smaller , got 4 or 5 LM bass , few ... what a heck I'll post pictures ..
 I can't entry the tournament cause I don't have the picture taken on the ice  :-\, no phone whit me this time
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/razvy/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_1316.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/razvy/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC09583.jpg)
(http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c322/razvy/Mobile%20Uploads/DSC09580.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Feb 11, 2014, 01:47 PM
Nice Crappie!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 11, 2014, 04:27 PM
Nice Ravzy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2014, 04:45 PM
Not in desperate need just would like to pick one up but it just seems Gander never restocks lately
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Feb 11, 2014, 04:47 PM
That's a slab crappie razvy!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 11, 2014, 04:58 PM
Met up with I.S. member REELACTION and his wonderful Mom at Rockland Lake State Park. His Mom KILLED IT!
Landed some real nice yellows and one massive white. My buddy and I were more than happy to donate our catch being we have a ton of yellows and a couple of whites waiting for the fryer.(by the way, that's a size 13 boot below that whitie) I really need to add a tape measure to my gear.



(http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s442/AndrewJWard/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140211_135058_739_zpsa50fcd6f.jpg) (http://s1052.photobucket.com/user/AndrewJWard/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140211_135058_739_zpsa50fcd6f.jpg.html)
(http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s442/AndrewJWard/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140211_135105_530_zpse1314250.jpg) (http://s1052.photobucket.com/user/AndrewJWard/media/Mobile%20Uploads/IMG_20140211_135105_530_zpse1314250.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Feb 11, 2014, 05:37 PM
Hey Corndog AKA Andy Just wanted to say we had a great time my mom and I. Pleasure meeting you and your buddy. I took a pretty good beating today and seemed like I was just a spectator watching you guys and mom catch up all the fish. But come tomorrow will be even playing fields. The White Perch you caught was ***** HUGE ****, mom said she can't wait to chow down on that one. Of course when I got home I was raided by my inlaws and ended up taking half the fish. Hope to see you out there tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Feb 11, 2014, 05:48 PM
   I heard from NYC DEP   This is from the Email I received from them hope this helps   

Thanks for contacting us. I’m sorry to say that powered Ice augers are not permitted for use on any reservoir open for ice fishing. Powered augers are specifically prohibited in the DEP recreation rules. Hand operated augers are fine.

 

 Fishfinders are routinely used by boaters  and we ask that you take care not to leave any batteries on the property.

 

Portable propane heaters are not specifically prohibited by our recreational rules but their use is not encouraged.

 

We currently do not allow ice fishing on any NYC reservoir located West of the Hudson river but there are a number of reservoirs to choose from East of the Hudson. Reservoirs open for ice fishing are listed in the DEP Recreation Rules.

 

I have attached a copy of the DEP Recreation Rules which will be the subject of revision in the near future to address some of the questions you have asked. I hope this is helpful to you.

 

Thanks,

 

John
   


Thank you hard water for the info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 11, 2014, 06:03 PM
Hey Corndog AKA Andy Just wanted to say we had a great time my mom and I. Pleasure meeting you and your buddy. I took a pretty good beating today and seemed like I was just a spectator watching you guys and mom catch up all the fish. But come tomorrow will be even playing fields. The White Perch you caught was ***** HUGE ****, mom said she can't wait to chow down on that one. Of course when I got home I was raided by my inlaws and ended up taking half the fish. Hope to see you out there tomorrow.

Awesome! See ya tomorrow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2014, 08:00 PM
http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/fishing/2014/02/red-hot-ice-fishing-tactics?src=SOC&dom=fb (http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/fishing/2014/02/red-hot-ice-fishing-tactics?src=SOC&dom=fb)

here's a nice article for finding those fish... I do most of these tactics already...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 12, 2014, 03:38 PM
12-16" of snow they are calling for as of now.... Won't stop me cause you'll find me on Greenwood lake maybe saturday definitely on Sunday and half the day Monday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 12, 2014, 03:44 PM
Got 14 or so on the ground now ...not looking forward to more ....lot of competitions this weekend ...Sacket ...Highland ...King of the Ice ....going to be rough going out there ....all that weight going to make it SLUSHY and WET ....hoping on that warm up they are predicting for next week ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 12, 2014, 07:34 PM
Another great day out on Rockland Lake. The bite wasnt as fast and furious as yesterday, but Reelaction stayed true to his word and landed some impressive fish. His Mom hung tough(inside the heated hub,lol) and we were joined by my buddy and QTEAM! Reelaction landed some BIG whities..for size comparison, the White Perch on the bottom of the photo measured 14"!
We also had a visit from a reporter with a local paper, and a guy from South Africa!
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/IMG_20140212_170357_333_zps443a9f0f.jpg) (http://s817.photobucket.com/user/EnFuegoUno/media/IMG_20140212_170357_333_zps443a9f0f.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishnfool59 on Feb 13, 2014, 05:59 AM
Another great day out on Rockland Lake. The bite wasnt as fast and furious as yesterday, but Reelaction stayed true to his word and landed some impressive fish. His Mom hung tough(inside the heated hub,lol) and we were joined by my buddy and QTEAM! Reelaction landed some BIG whities..for size comparison, the White Perch on the bottom of the photo measured 14"!
We also had a visit from a reporter with a local paper, and a guy from South Africa!
(http://i817.photobucket.com/albums/zz93/EnFuegoUno/IMG_20140212_170357_333_zps443a9f0f.jpg) (http://s817.photobucket.com/user/EnFuegoUno/media/IMG_20140212_170357_333_zps443a9f0f.jpg.html)
no northerns or muskie?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 13, 2014, 07:12 AM
Corndog thank you for posting the photos it looks like the bite is hot right now at Rockland lake. What did the fellow from South Africa have to say about ice fishing?
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 13, 2014, 07:23 AM
Steve,
It pretty neat when you meet people from other parts of the globe. Marcus had never experienced anything related to ice fishing, and so it was awesome for myself, Reelaction and his Mom to show him the equipment and techniques we use. As well as describing the species of fish we caught and the differences between them.
He had some work done on his house and the guy told him about ice fishing and Rockland Lake. Anton is a photographer so he grabbed his gear and took the walk out to talk with us. It was the end of the day and the bite was near non exsistant.. So we could give him the chance to see us in action. He did take a bunch of pictures and sent me one last night. He mentioned his father was into fishing, but where he is from in South Africa there is no mention of ice fishing, lol!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Feb 13, 2014, 10:48 AM
Dexter makes a real nice fillet knife. A good kitchen or restaurant supply will have them. American made with good steel.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Feb 13, 2014, 11:03 AM
After hearing most of my LI surf buddies rave about the Bubba knife, I got one.
Wouldn't own anything else.
http://www.bubbablade.com/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 13, 2014, 02:39 PM
Corndog I had a similar experience years back at Hessian Lake(Bear Mountain State Park the lake is right behind the Inn) ice fishing with a friend on Presidents Day . It was a slow day no fish but we had fun showing people how our hand augers worked , tipup usage and jig rods and jig collection. We had my friend HT Enterprises pop up shelter set up also ,thought we might get asked to leave by Park Rangers we had so many people walking out to talk with us  that day . We had set up at end of lake closest to the Inn.
 What news paper is the Photographer working for maybe you can post a link if your photo is published. Did you give the South African gentlemen  Ice Shanty's web address. I'm sure it would be a first to have a South African Member.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 13, 2014, 02:46 PM
To keep everyone updated I will call the Sand Beach Bar tomorrow night and see if the Mahogany Ridge Hunting and Fishing Club contest is still on for this Saturday Feb. 15,2014 .  I live by Newburgh and was out shoveling my driveway before logging in here close to 10 inches of snow already on the ground.  It will be ruff going on the ice at any of this weekend's contest.

 The CONTEST WAS THE BACK UP FOR OUR ANNUAL S.E.NY. Get Together/Outing

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 13, 2014, 02:54 PM
Just a back up to the back up Monticello fire dept is hosting a contest on Sacket lake that same day .Sure if You contact the FD they would up dated info by tomorrow afternoon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 13, 2014, 03:02 PM
What news paper is the Photographer working for maybe you can post a link if your photo is published. Did you give the South African gentlemen  Ice Shanty's web address. I'm sure it would be a first to have a South African Member.
Steve

The paper is the Journal News and I will make sure to let you know if it makes the papers.
I let Anton know the website info, but I will make sure to send him an email to remind him.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 13, 2014, 03:26 PM
Never had a contest cancel due to snow?? Only thin or no ice! I live in orange county also about 10-12 inches of snow but I guess its part of winter. Tough walking but "that's ice fishing". I will be at highland contest and king of ice! Good luck guys!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Feb 13, 2014, 04:51 PM
I heard its gunna be in the forty for four days next week so most of the snow will melt and we'll have a slushy mess on our hands
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Feb 13, 2014, 04:55 PM
ONCE AGAIN HAD A AWSOME TIME OUT THERE WITH CORNDOG HIS BUDDY, QTEAM AND OF COURSE MY MOM.WHAT A DAY OF UP AND DOWN THEN UP AND DOWN FISHING .WE STILL PUT A NICE CATCH TOGETHER AND I AM CHOWING DOWN NOW RIGHT NOW ..... AS CORNDOG SAID I STAYED TRUE TO MY WORD AND DID WELL WITH A FEW JIG CHANGES AND I WAS IN LOL HOPPING TO GET BACK OUT THERE BUT WITH THE SNOW ITS GOING TO BE A DRAG .HOPE THEY CLEAR THE LOT OUT . ONCE AGAIN CORNDOG THANKS AGAIN
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 13, 2014, 06:12 PM
ONCE AGAIN CORNDOG THANKS AGAIN

No problem!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 13, 2014, 07:02 PM
 

I totally understand where you're coming from. And it was unbelievable that they would do that.. printing that list. But I spoke to a guy who fishes himself. Who enjoys the sport and seemed to understand the concept of getting out there and enjoying yourself. He didn't print the list.. He just reports for the paper. It's like saying all cops suck or all doctors are crooks. Who knows if any of it will even make it to print.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 13, 2014, 09:26 PM
Just measured and 17.5" total so far
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Feb 14, 2014, 06:15 AM
wow! Time to break out the muck boots, it's gonna be a slushy one
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 14, 2014, 07:42 AM
We will need snow shoes this weekend!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 14, 2014, 11:16 AM
Final measurement 23".... after tomorrow it will be 24-25" if not more lol.... Snowbanks from the plows are 5ft
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 14, 2014, 11:52 AM
Weekend contests still on I hope?. Going to be a real fun time in snow!!!!!it will be like working!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 14, 2014, 12:30 PM
Steve, jghunter, Iceballs, and all Interested.....

The Mahogany Ridge contest at Highland Lake will take place as scheduled tomorrow February 15th....Getting around on the ice won't be easy but it will still be a great time with Good Food, Beverages, Fun, and Fisihng! Who's all going?? I'll see you there!

Kevin"reelemin" Riley
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 14, 2014, 12:43 PM
I will be there with three friends!!!great contest and I will be at king of the ice the following day!!my only question is do I bring snowshoes or do I bring my 4 wheel drive ATV???? Hope to see u guys there!Maybe pay someone to plow lanes in ice. Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Feb 14, 2014, 12:57 PM
I will be there with three friends!!!great contest and I will be at king of the ice the following day!!my only question is do I bring snowshoes or do I bring my 4 wheel drive ATV???? Hope to see u guys there!Maybe pay someone to plow lanes in ice. Lol
Bring snowshoes  .
 We got 16" I have a bobcat 863 whit chains on all 4 and was impossible to go on unplowed places .
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: QTeam on Feb 14, 2014, 09:31 PM
Andy - always a pleasure w/ you and your sidekick. Reelection that's an impressive piece of heated real estate you have. Allot of laughs - that's what it's all about!!
Will keep ane eye out for the press release and let you know.
May hit Harriman tommorow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 14, 2014, 09:44 PM
Reelemin/Kevin thank you for the information I called the Sand Beach Bar twice today and got their answering machine both times. To all going out this weekend have fun the conditions will be challenging and good luck to all fishing in the various contest. I still have to dig out my mail box and remove some snow from the roof of house had ice damn problem back in January. Do not want to repeat that experience.
I'm estimating there is a total of 15 inches of new snow on top of what was still on the ground from last week's storm. I hope we do not have any major storms for a while don't know where I will put the snow.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 14, 2014, 09:47 PM
Reelemin/Kevin thank you for the information I called the Sand Beach Bar twice today and got their answering machine both times. To all going out this weekend have fun the conditions will be challenging and good luck to all fishing in the various contest. I still have to dig out my mail box and remove some snow from the roof of house had ice damn problem back in January. Do not want to repeat that experience.
I'm estimating there is a total of 15 inches of new snow on top of what was still on the ground from last week's storm. I hope we do not have any major storms for a while don't know where I will put the snow.
Steve

It'll all be gone next week 40's and rain starting tuesday 50's by the end of next week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Feb 14, 2014, 10:02 PM
http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/fishing/2014/02/red-hot-ice-fishing-tactics?src=SOC&dom=fb (http://www.fieldandstream.com/articles/fishing/2014/02/red-hot-ice-fishing-tactics?src=SOC&dom=fb)

here's a nice article for finding those fish... I do most of these tactics already...

Great article.
Thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 14, 2014, 10:44 PM
Loudmouth879 a quick melting of all this snow will bring other problems inches of water on top of the ice. Also a rapid melting of the snow will cause flooding in many areas. My house basement is prone to flooding during heavy rains and the water from melting snow and rain will give me new problems to deal with  ,like many  snow storm Pax has beaten me down physically.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 15, 2014, 02:48 AM
Andy - always a pleasure w/ you and your sidekick. Reelection that's an impressive piece of heated real estate you have. Allot of laughs - that's what it's all about!!
Will keep ane eye out for the press release and let you know.
May hit Harriman tommorow

Good seeing you as well. Not sure if I will be making it out. Let me know how you do if you get on the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Feb 15, 2014, 03:18 AM
Andy - always a pleasure w/ you and your sidekick. Reelection that's an impressive piece of heated real estate you have. Allot of laughs - that's what it's all about!!
Will keep ane eye out for the press release and let you know.
May hit Harriman tommorow

Thank you QTEAM !!!! Had fun fishing with you nice to meet others here on the shanty....love my heater lol hub and all the other crap that goes with it ...send me a pm on how you did at harriman  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 15, 2014, 04:57 PM
I'll be tackling the snow tomorrow on Greenwood Lake planing on an all day trip into the darkness of night for them walleyes! Maybe I'll catch another pig muskie  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 15, 2014, 05:58 PM
I'll be tackling the snow tomorrow on Greenwood Lake planing on an all day trip into the darkness of night for them walleyes! Maybe I'll catch another pig muskie  :icefish:

Good luck ! Post some results, for those of bus who sadly will not be able to get out. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 15, 2014, 08:15 PM
Rough morning on a private pond in Putnam. One keeper perch, and a few dinks jigging, none on tipups. Strange morning. I had drilled and fished 50+ holes to find one keeper. Usually I'll pick up enough for dinner. I thought with this new snow coming in they would be biting.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 15, 2014, 08:28 PM
Good luck ! Post some results, for those of bus who sadly will not be able to get out.

I'll try to post throughout the day for you guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Feb 16, 2014, 12:45 AM
Rough morning on a private pond in Putnam. One keeper perch, and a few dinks jigging, none on tipups. Strange morning. I had drilled and fished 50+ holes to find one keeper. Usually I'll pick up enough for dinner. I thought with this new snow coming in they would be biting.

Spent very similar morning on Glenmere.
Was tricked by the weather report - snow!snow!snow! - and decided to stay closer to home.
Big mistake.
About 20 holes - four bluegills and some dink perches, didn't use tip-ups at all.
Two bluegills were over 10 inches (never got them that big before) and one of them was stolen from me by the big seagull! :o
It always bothered me - what are they doing on ice?
Now I know - stealing from the idiots like me.

Otherwise - pretty dull and boring morning.
Quit around 11am.
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Post by: Lightsimage on Feb 16, 2014, 06:56 AM
Seems like the bite was universally slow. I was at Muscoot today. Snow/slush wasn't too bad. About 4-5 inches of snow (lesser in some areas) on top and a rather stiff wet slush beneath. The snow was very wet and made for an exhausting pull on the sled. No need for the muck boots, pacs were fine. Even after drilling not too much water percolating up. I was skunked along with the 3 or 4 other guys out there. Very, very slow day. Hitting Cross River tomorrow.
Those seagulls are clever! Sorry for your loss! Worst that ever happened to me was a lost 1/2 sandwich while I ran to check a flag. Gull had it and was gone in a flash.
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Post by: boss j on Feb 16, 2014, 07:40 AM
well highland lake was a ruff trip but well worth the work. i took 1st place there with another crappie. ice snow is about thigh deep over most of the lake. if you head out in this just plan for it. bring water and handwarmers and go SLOW, if you exhaust yourself by getting out to where you want to go then you will not make it back! 20-30 steps and rest a min ....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2014, 08:17 AM
Got to greenwood at about 5.... Took me a hour to walk to my spot.... The hub was a pita to set up but it's nice to be out of the wind.... 20-30fow 5 perch so far and 12+ Inches of ice... The snow sucks to walk through but found some snowmobile tracks which made it a little easier
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2014, 12:09 PM
Mid day update.... Added 2 more perch since the last post the bite is virtually non existent right now where I am. Marked a couple fish but only sniffers. Bunch of people out now hopefully the bite picks back up again as he head into the late afternoon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 16, 2014, 01:59 PM
I fished Sylvan this morning and was lucky enough to pick up a nice rainbow, a small pickerel, and a 12" bullhead catfish.  Only the second one that I caught thru the ice!  The first bullhead I caught jigging on Boyd's with a silver pimple.  Ha!

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Post by: Corndog on Feb 16, 2014, 05:03 PM
Loudmouth..thanks for the updates. My buddy got one perch today. I have never been more happy that I couldn't go fishing..lol! Hope it picks up for you..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2014, 08:32 PM
Ended up with 9 perch and then the snow came and everything disappeared.... had a nice mark chase my sounder up the hole when I was setting up this morning and the .8 mile walk back to the park took a little longer but was an easier walk... wish I had a hitch for my escape guess that's on the buy list! Legs are shot but no walleye :-( which were the target species today. All the perch were between 9" and 11".

I guess I've been spoiled with big jumbo perch this year because when I was filleting the perch from today I was questioning why I kept them lol  :cookoo:
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 17, 2014, 06:04 AM
Good morning everyone do any of you have the results from yesterday's King of The Ice contest at White Lake? I have checked the Times Herald Record's website and looked through today's edition of the newspaper and did not see an article or photographs.  Just curious to see who is King of The Ice and the species /weight of winning fish.
Steve
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 17, 2014, 06:44 AM
Believe I saw a post stating it was cancelled....http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=285630.0  lil down the post
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishGuts on Feb 17, 2014, 08:50 AM
Does anyone know the conditions in Harriman
I wanna head down there I'm hoping there's less snow on the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 17, 2014, 10:07 AM
Thanks Loudmouth..hoping to get out today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 17, 2014, 11:36 AM
Thank you for posting the link Hardwater Diehard .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: eightysixCJ on Feb 17, 2014, 10:04 PM
Does anyone know the conditions in Harriman
I wanna head down there I'm hoping there's less snow on the ice.

Hit north end of Tiorati yesterday, knee-deep snow on about 15" ice in the area we fished.  Less snow to the west, closer to the parking area.  Slow with perch and a few keeper pickerel.  Nice day, my kids had a great time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Feb 18, 2014, 09:37 AM
Good morning everyone do any of you have the results from yesterday's King of The Ice contest at White Lake? I have checked the Times Herald Record's website and looked through today's edition of the newspaper and did not see an article or photographs.  Just curious to see who is King of The Ice and the species /weight of winning fish.
Steve

It was cancelled but I went out on White Lake anyway- The snow/slush was knee deep so it was tough trekking but I got a 19" walleye and had a bigger one break me off at the hole. Also got a pile of perch. Despite the conditions the fishing was ok. Couldn't find the boat launch... It's buried under 4-6 feet of snow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 18, 2014, 10:19 AM
Looks like after this warm up its back to freezing temps.... hopefully we won't need to break out the auger extensions lol.... last time I remember 16" of ice was a few years ago.... went to fish a lake for trout in April and couldn't get on due to ice! That was Walton lake btw
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 18, 2014, 04:46 PM
Any one know what the parking conditions are at Huntington after all the snow fall ....plowed out ? Has any one fished it recently ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Feb 18, 2014, 06:55 PM
I was there a couple of days ago and it wasn't plowed- I have an f250 and I didn't think parking at the launch was a good idea. I parked across the road... Snow and slush was also almost knee deep there as well on Saturday. They may have plowed it since then and the snow/slush situation may have improved but that was how it was Saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 18, 2014, 07:23 PM
Thanks for the Report   RF . Does the State routinely plow the launch or do the locals tend to that task ? (if so you are a gentleman and a scholar )
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Feb 18, 2014, 07:27 PM
I honestly don't know, I live in Long Island. I grew up in Jeffersonville/ Kenoza Lake but for the last 6/7 years I only get up there a few times a year... almost always for fishing. That might be a good question to ask the DEC?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 18, 2014, 07:44 PM
I did Email Region 3 DEC some time ago with no response ....I emailed the Oneida lake Regions DEC offices concerning the same inquiry ..and got an answer fairly quickly . Maybe snow Gnomes take care of it at Huntington ....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Feb 18, 2014, 09:31 PM
snow gnomes are a possibility... I know that New York DEC is an underfunded organization but if you call them during normal business hours you should get someone.Iif not- I'm pretty sure if someone showed up with a plow and plowed themself a parking spot no one would notice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Feb 18, 2014, 10:21 PM
was looking to fish east branch res any one know what the parking looks like? if its no good any other possibilities in that area?bog brook diverting etc looked on the conditions page didnt see anything
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 19, 2014, 03:53 AM
Hardwater Diehard maybe look up the Phone number for Town of Cochecton Highway Department . If they do not plow out the parking area might know who does maintain it. I would think it is either town or state since  route 52 is a state road.
Redneck Fishfinder thank you for the reply ,Congratulations on catching the walleye .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 19, 2014, 07:34 AM
PERCH ASSASSIN....You can park on old milltown rd,,,,,its a small rd there is 2 spots cleared but we parked right on the road the other day just hug the shoulder and you will be fine.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Feb 19, 2014, 02:12 PM
thanks trapper you have any luck?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 19, 2014, 03:21 PM
1 keeper white and a 1/2 dozen dink perch and gills......enjoy
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 19, 2014, 07:13 PM
If anyone is looking for new tip-ups kittery trading post has their ice fishing sale going on $20 for 36" Heritage Laker tip-ups
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 20, 2014, 01:01 PM
The ice better b good next week in orange county! I need to go back out. I went the other day n found a hotspot of crappies all over 14 inches, jumbo perch and huge sunfish!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 20, 2014, 01:17 PM
Big joe, pm me if you like some company.  Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 20, 2014, 01:52 PM
Big Joe
I second that..if you need any help catching any Crappies, Perch or Sunnies...just PM me. I am sure I can find some time..LOL!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2014, 02:56 PM
The ice better b good next week in orange county! I need to go back out. I went the other day n found a hotspot of crappies all over 14 inches, jumbo perch and huge sunfish!!!!!!

Ice will be fine after the weekend it gets back to cold temps and everything should freeze at night.... that better not be my hotspot!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 20, 2014, 08:38 PM
Fished Chodikee with my friend today. The access site wasn't plowed, so we took the trek in. We each got 2 bluegills jigging, as well as 3 largemouth bass and a brown bullhead on tip ups. Very sloppy out there, got extremely wet by the end on the day. Only fished for about 2 1/2 hours. 16"ice

PS********Does anyone know if Morningside, Loch Sheldrake/ Superior/White are plowed as of now. Hoping to get to a plowed access site this weekend, but it's a good hour and a half ride for me. Any updates would be EXTREMELY APPRECIATED!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2014, 08:40 PM
Fished Chodikee with my friend today. The access site wasn't plowed, so we took the trek in. We each got 2 bluegills jigging, as well as 3 largemouth bass and a brown bullhead on tip ups. Very sloppy out there, got extremely wet by the end on the day. Only fished for about 2 1/2 hours. 16"ice

PS********Does anyone know if Morningside, Loch Sheldrake/ Superior/White are plowed as of now. Hoping to get to a plowed access site this weekend, but it's a good hour and a half ride for me. Any updates would be EXTREMELY APPRECIATED!

I think things will be good to go after the rain tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 21, 2014, 12:39 AM


PS********Does anyone know if Morningside, Loch Sheldrake/ Superior/White are plowed as of now. Hoping to get to a plowed access site this weekend, but it's a good hour and a half ride for me. Any updates would be EXTREMELY APPRECIATED!
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Town of Fallsburg Parks(morningside)  ..Phone (845) 434-5877    ....Superior for some reason get plowed out pretty often.( I think its a school bus turn around)...was on my local lake today  and the conditios were quite awesome ...easy walk/drag out with the smitty sled ....unlike the conditions that the past weekend was ...snow packed down quite a bit ... not sure with the warm up n rain will bring
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 21, 2014, 12:58 AM
Tipup28 for info. on Loch Sheldrake use Yellow Pages.com and search for phone number of Bun &Kels bar restaurant located by state access to lake. They could tell you if Parking area has been plowed. Lake Superior is a School bus turn around so area by entrance should be plowed out rest of parking area may not be cleared of snow. If you have not been to Superior the boat launch hill is quite steep and can be tricky to get up if there is any ice. I would use the beach area less steep but longer haul to the lake. When you enter parking area at Superior beach area is to left and boat launch is to the right.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 21, 2014, 01:11 AM
Tipup28 I was incorrect with name it is Bum&Kels .phone number is (845)-434-2832 .Address is 1132 state route 52 Loch Sheldrake.NY.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 21, 2014, 04:47 AM
I have hopes that the warm weather yesterday,and the rain and warm for the next few days will knock down the snow so we don't end up with slush!
Fished Peach Lake in Brewster/North Salem last Sunday and did very well on decent sized White Perch.
Snow ranged from a few inches to waist deep in drifted spots,but mostly easy to walk in. A bit of slush but my Cabelas Infernos handled it ok with no leaks all day! 18"+ of ice.
Hoping to get out on Sunday for the day! Might be my last shot for this year!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Feb 21, 2014, 09:38 AM
I think things will be ok in about 7-8 days. The rain will knock a lot of things down and by the middle of this week it'll be back in the single digits at night so whatever slushy snow is left will freeze. So we should be able to stand on top of it at least. Might make for a mess towards the end of the season though. I'm waiting for 2 weeks before I go back out again...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 21, 2014, 12:31 PM
Was out yesterday was totally surprised at the conditions ....easy pull with a Smitty ..didnt fall through .....seemed to be hard pack atop a small void (no slush )...with 12" or more of ice ...really was expecting more slush then I could ever deal with ....not the case at all ....heading out tommorrow ...hoping its not that bad ..sure it will be a lil messy .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hambletonian on Feb 21, 2014, 02:45 PM
Tiorati red flagged today, spoke with park folks and they said by next weekend it should be good to go, possibly mid week if things work out.

They actually measured 14 inches of ice yesterday, which was partly made up of crap white ice. However, apparently some non-ice fisher folks attempted to access Silver Mine in the wrong location, and got their feetsies wet. Park person actually said that ice fishermen were too smart to do that, they know how to get out onto the ice, but when you have a lot of rubes walking around out there....also they mentioned the fog was a factor.

Oh well, you gotta hit the Harriman lakes hard when they are open because it is never for long.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 21, 2014, 03:11 PM
Dang yuppies!!!

Anyway I'm fishing greenwood again tomorrow I'll be there before the sun gets there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 21, 2014, 04:07 PM
Big joe, pm me if you like some company.  Lol
I went last night in the same location n caught nothing but a little pickeral!! I was told the panfish r stacked in the location every year by the thousands to keep warm!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 21, 2014, 05:28 PM
Here's a link to the interview that a local reporter did about me and ice fishing...
http://www.lohud.com/videonetwork/3217391820001/Ice-fishing-in-Rockland-Lake-State-Park
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 21, 2014, 07:27 PM
I went last night in the same location n caught nothing but a little pickeral!! I was told the panfish r stacked in the location every year by the thousands to keep warm!!!

usually how it is there one day your on em the next nothing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Feb 21, 2014, 09:40 PM
 YEAAAA  ANDY YOU ARE THE MAN !!!!!!! AWSOME ....LET ME TELL YOU ANDY IS A NICE GUY ,TALKS A GOOD GAME AND A VERY GOOD ICE FISHERMEN YOU THE MAN   :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: Corndog on Feb 21, 2014, 09:47 PM
YEAAAA  ANDY YOU ARE THE MAN !!!!!!! AWSOME ....LET ME TELL YOU ANDY IS A NICE GUY ,TALKS A GOOD GAME AND A VERY GOOD ICE FISHERMEN YOU THE MAN   :tipup: :tipup:

Thanks man!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 22, 2014, 07:17 AM
On greenwood again today walking a lot easier than last week got to my spot 30 minutes quicker than last week.... 12"+ of ice keepers: 4 perch and a walleye so far threw back 2 perch also
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 22, 2014, 07:20 AM
Nice.  Im heading out for an afternoon/evening bite.  Bringing some 10 yr old nephews and am hoping they get into some fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: QTeam on Feb 22, 2014, 10:41 AM
Andy- pm if you go out if Harriman reopens next week.
Hit Tiorati Thursday afternoon w my son. Couple of pickerel and perch t/u and jiggin
the 3 eagles made the afternoon - God Bless America!!!
Tough hike in - thigh deep snow, 6-12" varied on ice to spot. What a workout - the big kid and small kid slept
Well that night.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Feb 22, 2014, 12:10 PM
Harriman is open, a lot of water on the ice, about dozen of guys fishing on different lakes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 22, 2014, 01:58 PM
Andy- pm if you go out if Harriman reopens next week.
Hit Tiorati Thursday afternoon w my son. Couple of pickerel and perch t/u and jiggin
the 3 eagles made the afternoon - God Bless America!!!
Tough hike in - thigh deep snow, 6-12" varied on ice to spot. What a workout - the big kid and small kid slept
Well that night.

Will do..hoping to get out and I do believe this cold coming back will firm things up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 22, 2014, 05:31 PM
So I packed up and headed in around 4 final tally 10 perch and only 1 eye.... that wind was a B@#*$ once it started around 11 it never let up..... Was a nice walk out to my spot everything was rock solid then after the sun hit it what a mess in was the afternoon.... slushy as could be.... this freeze we are getting sure is going to help oh yea ice was around 15"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 22, 2014, 06:07 PM
So I packed up and headed in around 4 final tally 10 perch and only 1 eye.... that wind was a B@#*$ once it started around 11 it never let up..... Was a nice walk out to my spot everything was rock solid then after the sun hit it what a mess in was the afternoon.... slushy as could be.... this freeze we are getting sure is going to help oh yea ice was around 15"

Thanks for the report!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 22, 2014, 07:11 PM
here's the eye.... it's even waving to you guys  :roflmao:

just shy of 3lbs
(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1/r270/1795733_10152628436129428_2046662425_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 22, 2014, 07:38 PM
nice eye
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 22, 2014, 07:44 PM
hey guts, and ladies, i will be heading out to morningside to see if i can get into those crappies again one more time. also thinking of playing around looking for a eye in there. only got 2 from there so far over the years but with my spoons i might have a better shot. anyone wanna meet up pm me. ill be checking before i leave in the morning. if you wanna see my spoons in action join me! ill take orders if you want. right now i dont have many after everyone wanting some after the 2 contests wins, both with crappies....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 23, 2014, 04:36 AM
In this past Friday's Times Herald Record there were two adds which maybe of interest to you. The dates for The World Fishing&Hunting Exposition are Thurs day Feb.27-March 2 . Once again it will be held at Rockland Community College(RCC) in Suffern,NY. here is the website for the show  www.SportShows.com (http://www.SportShows.com)

Also Thruway Sporting Goods in Walden,NY.  has reduced prices on ice fishing gear , winter clothing and boots. I cut out the add so personal message me for more info. if you are interested in sales. Sorry but I can not post to much info. on sales or my post will be deleted as many of our website sponsors carry the same products.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 23, 2014, 05:59 AM
While we were dragging my 10 yr old nephew around in my jetsled looking for fish, a guy came up to us and told me he was leaving and he was on to some big gills and perch.   He suggested trying where he was. 

Dan if your on here, thank you very much. We didn't do as well as you, but we did ok.  You helped to light up a kids day, and make mine allot easier.

Kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 23, 2014, 07:46 AM
Well hit my local honey hole in Sullivan Co yesterday from 2pm til 9pm ....no drilling required used my holes from Thursday ice conditions are holding up quite well limited slush and very easy drag with Smitty sled.... managed 7 or more 9-11 in Crappies kept them and released a 14 and two 12 plus in crappies ...even managed to lose a couple at the hole ....been use an Optronics s green light just outside my flip over  http://www.walmart.com/ip/Optronics-Sumbersible-Fish-N-Lites-Green-LED/22177841  not sure if this why my catch rate has been good the last two outings but can't hurt . Good luck out there ..be going later today myself . :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Feb 24, 2014, 12:12 AM
In this past Friday's Times Herald Record there were two adds which maybe of interest to you. The dates for The World Fishing&Hunting Exposition are Thurs day Feb.27-March 2 . Once again it will be held at Rockland Community College(RCC) in Suffern,NY. here is the website for the show  www.SportShows.com (http://www.SportShows.com)


Steve
i will be there in booth 303 hope to see some of you there  Capt . Dan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Feb 24, 2014, 05:21 AM
Hey loudmouth did you jig that waldo up or was it on a tipup
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 24, 2014, 09:09 AM
Hey loudmouth did you jig that waldo up or was it on a tipup

jigging

Fish for 4 hours this morning got a quarter pale of gills with 3 crappies lost another at the hole and a 4 perch today and two 16" bass all on the jig pole.... good way to start off the day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 24, 2014, 10:12 AM
Well the warm up is all but over ....helped alot with all that snow ....gonna be hard pack by weeks ends  with those single digits at night ..guess lll will be drilling new holes ....been using my same holes since last Thursday ...another decent day yesterday 3 crappies two jigging and a suprise as i was pulling up my windlass.....bite didn't start till after 5 PM .....heard from other who had been out since 9 AM with nothing to report but wind .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 24, 2014, 11:27 AM
the ice/snow yesterday was pretty good to walk on. by dark as i walked in my foot went through about 5 or 6 times walking across the lake. i just hope the 2 inches of slush thats under the 2 inch of crust freezes fast, its a pain to hand drill through. but the crust is thick enough to hold weight. I'm 170 and it held me just fine and i met a larger man and he wasn't going through much either.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 24, 2014, 04:10 PM
As of this morning:Harriman had Tiorati and Welch open.
                                  Sterling had Four Corners and both Laurel Meadow North and South
Rockland lake is open. Fished it today from 9:45-130. Lots of bites but landed just one yellow perch. That wind was brutal but I tookshelter in my Fish Trap. Ice was slick and firm on the way out but some softer areas on the way back.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 24, 2014, 05:44 PM
Does anyone have any info about Winding Hills Park, Highland Lake, or Shawangunk lake in the Montgomery/Crawford area of northern orange county? I noticed Highland and Shawangunk are part of a new state park, but I haven't been able to find any fishing info on these lakes. Has anyone fished here? Thinking of taking a ride over there next time I get bait and was wondering if it's worth my time. BTW, do you need a permit to fish winding hills park?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Feb 24, 2014, 06:08 PM
Tipup, You don't need a permit to fish Winding Hills as far as info on the others I have not fished them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 24, 2014, 06:25 PM
Does anyone have any info about Winding Hills Park, Highland Lake, or Shawangunk lake in the Montgomery/Crawford area of northern orange county? I noticed Highland and Shawangunk are part of a new state park, but I haven't been able to find any fishing info on these lakes. Has anyone fished here? Thinking of taking a ride over there next time I get bait and was wondering if it's worth my time. BTW, do you need a permit to fish winding hills park?
   Not finding any info on Shawankgunk or Highland lakes the areas you mentioned ....also didnt locate any new state lands in that area ??? Can you shed some light where you got your information . Thanks.     Nevermind my bad ...its Highland lake state park off of Tamms rd Town of Wallkill ...knew people that fished it open water some time ago ...large bass in some of them lakes ...lota weed growth in recent years .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Feb 24, 2014, 08:03 PM
Found a way this weekend to get to Toronto resorvoir by snow machine any one have any tips for this lake does anyone have any idea where I can find walleye or perch there. Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 24, 2014, 08:53 PM
the way things are looking we will be ice fishing in t-shirts with all the ice on the lakes
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 24, 2014, 09:05 PM
LM I WAS OUT YESTERDAY....A LONG SLEEVE TSHIRT .....LOL.....IT WAS NICE !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Feb 25, 2014, 04:55 AM
the way things are looking we will be ice fishing in t-shirts with all the ice on the lakes

Yes!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 25, 2014, 08:00 AM
Fished to March 23rd last year ....that was a record for me ...this year looks to equal if not more ...PS no more snow please .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Feb 25, 2014, 10:39 AM
RIGHT ON. I donot want more snow,i find it very hard to walk in deep snow
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 25, 2014, 05:00 PM
I'd be fine with snow as long as it's not 2 feet like last time
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Feb 25, 2014, 06:50 PM
HAS ANYONE EVER FISHED Sterling lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 25, 2014, 07:22 PM
HAS ANYONE EVER FISHED Sterling lake?

Sterling Forest has numerous lakes. Blue Lake, which is sometimes referred to as Sterling Lake is a pretty good lake. You have a chance to catch Pickerel, Bluegills, Bass, Walleye(they stocked it years ago) and Brown Trout.
Big Sterling is off limits. Laural Meadow North and South are smaller but can be fun. Four Corners can be fished but they had a fish kill and I haven't fished it since.
You can contact the visitors center @ 845-351-5907. They can provide you with a list of what's open. As of yesterday just Four Corners and Laural North and South.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 26, 2014, 05:23 AM
Does Anyone know if Hessian Lake in Bear Mountain State Park is open. I've heard there are some decent brown trout in there, any tips on how I can get them on tip ups(depth, line, hooks size, etc)? Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 26, 2014, 06:13 AM
Tipup28 do a Yellow Pages.com search for the phone number of the Bear Mountain Inn or Palisades Interstate Park Commission office at Bear Mountain,NY, . They can tell you if Hessian Lake is open at this time. It has been many years since I last ice fished there the end of lake closest to the Inn is deeper water. (40 feet in one spot)
Also here is the phone number for the ranger station at Winding Hills park (845)-457-4918 . Since it is a distance from you to either lake I would call first to get ice conditions.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2014, 09:25 AM
any tips on how I can get them on tip ups(depth, line, hooks size, etc)? Thanks

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=42.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=42.0) read away
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Feb 26, 2014, 09:41 AM
Corndog thanks for the info. I was interested in big sterling but if its off limits we will stay out. Someone was telling me they had lakers in there I was just wondering.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 26, 2014, 02:44 PM
Dougie welcome to the Ice Shanty family. I do not know if Big Sterling contains lake trout but it was heavily stocked during the years Sterling Forest Corp. owned the property. Before it became a state park you paid a yearly fee to be a member and were allowed access to 8 or 9 bodies of water. It was an additional fee to fish Big Sterling. You were able to buy daily permits I only fished it once with friends think it cost $25.00 for the day. The lake has parts with 100 foot or more depths so it could support lake trout. Also remember only certain bodies of water that contain trout species are open to ice fishing. Look under the general and ice fishing regulations on the D.E.C. website or in the booklet you receive with your license and you will see ice fishing is not permitted in trout bearing waters.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 26, 2014, 03:17 PM
Corndog thanks for the info. I was interested in big sterling but if its off limits we will stay out. Someone was telling me they had lakers in there I was just wondering.

Anytime.. Here's an update.. Shore fishing(warm weather) is permitted at Big Sterling. That's it. No boats or ice fishing allowed. There are some big trout in there, stop by the visitors station and ask to take a look at the photo albums they have.
I stopped at Laural North and South. They plowed the access road but not all the way to the ice. They did the same at Blue Lake. Which is why I believe it is closed. I opted for Tiorati in Harriman and did pretty good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 26, 2014, 05:30 PM
Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it. The ice has hardened up from the horrible slush from before, which is a big plush IMO. Hope everyone has good luck this weekend!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2014, 05:31 PM
Believe it or not I'm taking this weekend off from ice fishing.... been out just about every weekend if not more since safe ice.... hopefully we don't get too much snow monday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 26, 2014, 06:40 PM
LM.....I think youre just saying that so nobody follows youto one of your secret spots !!!!!.....lol......

Enjoy the weekend off....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Feb 26, 2014, 06:44 PM
Mr.Clean - Corndog thanks again. Looks like I'm heading to lake George for norterns. Good luck guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2014, 06:44 PM
LM.....I think youre just saying that so nobody follows youto one of your secret spots !!!!!.....lol......

Enjoy the weekend off....

 ;D I've caught everything I wanted to this year (walleye out of Greenwood) and the freezer is beyond full... I'm set for every friday during lent and then some lol so now it's just about fishing to fish and selective harvest lol.... or I'll just keep them all anyway and stuff the freezer even more.... guess I should start eating some venison and bear to make some room  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2014, 06:56 PM
On a different note does anyone vacuum seal their fish.... was thinking about getting one for hunting season and possibly use it for fish as well instead of ziplocks.... wondering if anyone uses one to package their fish and how it works
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 26, 2014, 07:09 PM
LM...you will never go back to ziplocks !!!!

No matter how you do the ziplocks air stays in.....I just took venison sausage out from dec 2012...nio freezer burn at all......as far as fish fresh is best but vacuum sealed is better than ziplocks....i know guys that freeze fish in water and say it keeps very well too.....as far as the freezer air is the enemy !!!!!!!

Ive gone through a few of them.....but i use it alot 3-4 deer a year plus alot of fish.....buy the better one you wont be sorry !!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 26, 2014, 07:38 PM
Vacuum sealing is the best.  I use it for venison and fish.  Keeps it fresh tasting and is totally worth it.  The only draw back is the bags are expensive.  I try to reuse mine as much as possible. 

My machine has neoprene seals that have dried out over the years, and I simply wet them when I need to use it.

I rinse and freeze my fish in a lite lemon juice and water mix that prevents odd flavors in both my vacuum sealer and ziplock bags.  It helps to prevent freezer burn and keeps the flesh firm.  IMHO.  Its what I read and seems to work.  The wife cant tell the difference between fresh and frozen year old perch/crappie. 

When I use ziplocks, I'll place the filled baggie into a bowl of water to let the weight of water press the air out, then zip it closed with minimal air in it.  It works better than trying to suck the air out. 

Hope it helps
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 26, 2014, 07:56 PM
the BEST way to freeze fish is in water. that way it is not possible for them to freezer burn. use the cardboard milk, or juice cartons. just open the top put fish in and cover with water. when you plan to9 have them set them out in the morning in a warm home and by dinnertime they should be good to go. DO NOT run cold water over the frozen fillets to defrost them faster. it turns them into hard white fillets instead of the fresh pink ones you freeze. taste better too this way.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 26, 2014, 07:59 PM
I have Niagara Trout vacuumed sealed in my freezer. No signs of freezer burn. I recommend getting a sealer or using boss jigs method.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 26, 2014, 08:49 PM
 well I will be back fishing our area again.. been away fishing the tournaments had a lot of fun…a lot of hard work ..I Finnish 5Th at tupper lake in the NY ice pro am I catch nice  ice lake trout on day #2 … looking forward to fishing with some of local waters ..Rodger ice balls did you have the gathering ? maybe we can put something together & fish this year still ? anybody want to meet up on the weekends ? loudmouth I see you fish all the time … this is our time of the year..  boss jigs we have to get out to you know where … :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: QTeam on Feb 26, 2014, 09:54 PM
Food saver vacuum seal works great and is simple to use.
Venison jerky, straps and those perch fillets - haven't seen a problems freezer burn.
Has been a good investment.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 26, 2014, 10:50 PM
Quote from: deweyicefish link=topic=115262.msg2996410#msg2996410  ..Rodger ice balls did you have the gathering ? maybe we can put something together & fish this year still ?
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Dewey.... between the snowstorms and the deep snow in Sullivan Cty., I haven't even set foot on the ice this season !!  My pal Johnny called me today from Highland Lake and said it wsn't worth his time to try walking out in thigh-deep snow!!  Looks like my season is a bust !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 27, 2014, 07:12 AM
I have one of the first Food Saver vacum sealers... at times it was tempermental ....worked great ...then not so much ...heat strip and  not sealing properly ....since then I believe impoverments have been made ...making the newer ones  almost flawless and easier to use ...I would recomend them for long term storage ...venison is great example ...I"ve been using Zip Lock Perfect portions for my home use (chicken,steak and pork etc) for short term use (2 -3months or less  ) ..quick and easy and have yet to have frezzer burn ..place them in a portion bag then into a frezzer bag ..EZ.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 27, 2014, 10:09 AM
[quote author=deweyicefish link=topic=115262.msg2996410#msg2996410  ..Rodger ice balls did you have the gathering ? maybe we can put something together & fish this year still ?


Dewey.... between the snowstorms and the deep snow in Sullivan Cty., I haven't even set foot on the ice this season !!  My pal Johnny called me today from Highland Lake and said it wsn't worth his time to try walking out in thigh-deep snow!!  Looks like my season is a bust !!


rodger      CALL ME!!!!    WE ARE WALKING ON TOP NOW!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 27, 2014, 10:10 AM
WELCOME BACK DEWEY!!!    we gonna get together real soon for a ride....   lol  FISH ON!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 27, 2014, 11:02 AM
If anybody would like to join me in catching some big late ice panfish just let me know.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 27, 2014, 04:22 PM
So the weather people as of today are saying there is a great chance that we get 6"+ of snow on Monday..... I just hope it's not 12"+
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 27, 2014, 06:43 PM
 does anybody have any info on Putnam lake ..a guy from work lives there & say I should try to ice fish it , he says maybe no gas augers  he is not sure… iceballs if you want to try & go let me know…I will be out some where this weekend… :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 27, 2014, 06:51 PM
I think you need to know a resident to gain access,or at least that's the way it used to be.
Really nice bass,some decent yellows last I tried it!
Not too sure about the no gas auger thing.
An awful lot of septic systems around Putnam Lake!
i don't know if I would eat anything out of there personally!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 27, 2014, 08:08 PM
Found a verying intresting web site for snowfall predictions        http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/pwpf/wwd_accum_probs.php?fpd=24&ptype=snow&amt=1&day=3&ftype=probabilities
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 27, 2014, 09:57 PM
does anybody have any info on Putnam lake ..a guy from work lives there & say I should try to ice fish it , he says maybe no gas augers  he is not sure… iceballs if you want to try & go let me know…I will be out some where this weekend… :icefish:

Dewey:  Putnam Lake is the only lake I have fallen thru the ice on in over 50 years!!!  Our fault actually.... it was in late March and temps were in the high 60's.  We thought we had 6" of ice, but by mid-day it turned to mush!!
Putnam Lake is completely Private property.  We used to sneak on by the beach because nobody was there in the Winter.  Always caught large Bass, Perch, Crappies, Picks, but were always looking over our shoulder for the cops.  Good luck if you go there......I've sworn off that lake  LOLOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rich_Weinberg on Feb 28, 2014, 06:36 PM
I am new to ice fishing and request help getting started.  I have tipups and live in Croton.  I would like to go this Saturday and/or Sunday.  I do not have an ice auger.

Regards,
Richard  914.523.6223
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Feb 28, 2014, 07:10 PM
The actual lake (putnam) is not private but the land around it is. Most so called private lakes are not private.  If somebody lets you walk across your yard then you good to go............
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 28, 2014, 07:25 PM
NYS actually owns all the water in NYS, but the land around it may be privately owned, as well as the land UNDER it.  (According to a friend of mine).  There was court case about a canoe-er  who challenged the landowners of a popular canoe trail who claimed that it was private property in the ADKs.  I cant recall the names, but he won and re-opened the route for the public.  If you have access, you may fish.  IMHO.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 28, 2014, 11:46 PM
welcome to the southern shanty  rich - weinberg  a lot of good info on here. enjoy   :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 01, 2014, 12:32 AM
Rich Weinberg welcome as Deweyicefish posted lots of info. and helpful people on this website.

Moderators I did not see a thread for small waters Orange County in the Reports & Conditions community. So I'm posting here about my outing this afternoon at Winding Hills park in the Town of Montgomery,NY. .I got out for 2 hours, approx. 16 inches of ice top 7or 8 inches white ice rest clear. I jigged with a Frabill 101 combo purchased earlier this year. I have to get used to using a pencil grip more familiar with spinning reels . The combo is a 27 inch quick tip rod with a 101 reel, rod is sensitive have to play with reel drag see if I can get it to drop small jigs. I had to pull line out and let it drop down the hole to get to desired depth. Unfortunately  I got skunked still nice to be out on the ice.
Loudmouth sorry to say the forcast I heard is calling for 4 to 8 or 6 to 12 inches depending on the storm's track on Sunday night into Monday. Good luck to all of you going out this weekend.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 01, 2014, 09:05 AM
Rich Weinberg welcome as Deweyicefish posted lots of info. and helpful people on this website.

Moderators I did not see a thread for small waters Orange County in the Reports & Conditions community. So I'm posting here about my outing this afternoon at Winding Hills park in the Town of Montgomery,NY.

This is that page... they don't have a reports and conditions for small waters oc

also I use a pencil grip with my spinning reels..... i can feel the bite better that way! You should give it a try!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 01, 2014, 10:52 AM
I like this forecast..... They still don't know what is going to happen!

(http://i62.tinypic.com/rt2f7d.png)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 01, 2014, 12:07 PM
I too use the pencil/pistol grip  LM ....very comfortable and easy to rest on your lap/knee....looks like they're predicting more south for the snow ....still all over with the numbers 6-8 seems to be the highest up for Sullivan county ....Ill take 3in ...just enough to walk on without cleats ....every thing up this way is hard pack with ruff glare ice ....cleats are a must to stay vertical ...going in a lil bit for that evening nite bite ...thats been working last several outings .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 01, 2014, 12:32 PM
Has anyone ever fish any of the 3 lakes at the Prespetyrian Camp in Holmes?
Got my permission/parking permit and might check it out tomorrow.
Not sure which lake to hit,and whether to bring tipups or just jig!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lake simon on Mar 01, 2014, 03:24 PM
Congrats dewyice on Tupper tourney. You enter the pro or the am?I won second place for the 9 to 10 hour at the northern challenge without cheating. Been going for 10 years and our first money fish this year. Lot of people show up for the pro Am?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 01, 2014, 06:33 PM
Has anyone ever fish any of the 3 lakes at the Prespetyrian Camp in Holmes?
Got my permission/parking permit and might check it out tomorrow.
Not sure which lake to hit,and whether to bring tipups or just jig!

Years ago. Lots of big bass, pickerel, and perch. One lake had a bad yellow grub infestation. Perch were filled with them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 01, 2014, 09:54 PM
I fished in the pro class  at the ny ice pro am … I fished all 3 events chautauqua lake , tupper lake, & sodus bay.. there were quit a few that fished in the open class at tupper lake  but not the same #s as the northern challange …I think the challange had 850 people ..there were about 150 people in the open class in the pro-am & maybe 30,  2 man teams in the pro class… we fished tupper lake & the northern challange fished simon
pond for the pike..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 02, 2014, 04:26 AM
Thanks Kb.
I think I will check them out on Monday!
Have a rare weekday off.
Headed to
Peach
Lake this morning to meet some friends.
They have been hitting the white perch schools fairly well recently,filling buckets !
Some decent sized yellows and some pickerel on tip ups too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 02, 2014, 04:32 AM
Good luck.  I am not too far from there, PM me if you want some company.  I havent fished Peach since I was a kid, that was a nice lake too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 02, 2014, 06:03 AM
PM sent Pb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 02, 2014, 06:18 AM
Oops Kb !fat fingers & bifocals!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 02, 2014, 07:59 AM
looks like we are getting hardly any snow tomorrow..... let the ice grow!
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 02, 2014, 08:05 AM
1-3 inches   :clap: :thumbsup:     and the next 10 days don't look to bad either .... :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 02, 2014, 09:19 AM
Lots of white perch jigging and yellows on tipups here on Peach Lake! Over 50 so far since we set up around 8:30
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 02, 2014, 09:23 AM
I fished white lake on sat & stuck the scoop down the hole until my hand was in the water & never hit the bottom of ice.
I pick up 8 perch in the afternoon.. :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Mar 02, 2014, 10:16 AM
Lots of white perch jigging and yellows on tipups here on Peach Lake! Over 50 so far since we set up around 8:30

What town?    I Live on Peach in North Salem and it's just us out right now.  Is there another lake by that name?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 02, 2014, 10:49 AM
I fished white lake on sat & stuck the scoop down the hole until my hand was in the water & never hit the bottom of ice.
I pick up 8 perch in the afternoon.. :icefish:
    Hey Dewey what's  the parking situation like up there ? State launch plowed ? Is it all hard pack on the lake ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 02, 2014, 11:25 AM
The parking lot was plowed , there was 4 trucks there & I had my jetta with trailer for the wheeler still a little more room .. The lake was hard pack I drove my machine
all over the place  had a nice afternoon..  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 02, 2014, 02:55 PM
Oops Kb !fat fingers & bifocals!!!

No Prob.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Mar 02, 2014, 03:54 PM
Titicus today from 730 til about 1.....3 keeper perch and a few dinks......biggest about 12"......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 02, 2014, 05:05 PM
Fished Chodikee from 10AM till 5 PM. Caught 15 bluegills jigging, 2 largemouth bass (11", 15"), and a 16" chain pickerel. About 2' of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 02, 2014, 05:33 PM
Fished a favorite pond and iced just shy of 30 keeper perch.  I threw plenty back for another day, kept enough for a meal.  The bite was hot today, even for me.  Ha ha ha  Tipups and jigging.  I love days like this.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 02, 2014, 06:52 PM
nice job kb …
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Post by: kb on Mar 02, 2014, 07:05 PM
Thanks.  It felt good to get out.  Its been one of those weeks...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Mar 02, 2014, 07:20 PM
The parking lot was plowed , there was 4 trucks there & I had my jetta with trailer for the wheeler still a little more room ..

Dewey,

I was looking at your jetta with trailer attached on my way out - trying to figure out what a heck was that?
Now I know. ;D
Spend a slow day on the same lake - five pickerels, biggest crappie of the season (14,5 inches, lost another one at the hole) and three decent yellows.
That's it.
Nice dinner though. :)

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9513/239710021.0/0_b723c_ab1db1f2_L.jpg)

Having an ice like that making me think about a gas auger...
It's not even 2/3 through.

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9765/239710021.0/0_b723b_50d82aec_L.jpg)

One more thing - on Saturday I got my first summons from the game warden. :)
My tip-ups were not labeled with my name and address - I'm ice fishing NY for five years but never heard about this rule.
Planning on go to the court - just for the fun of it.
Must reschedule though - their date interferes with my trip to Australia.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 02, 2014, 07:25 PM
Good luck, but its been like that for years.  I just stuck an address label on mine
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Mar 02, 2014, 08:05 PM
Good luck, but its been like that for years.  I just stuck an address label on mine

Have nothing against it, will put labels on mine.
I am very law-abiding citizen. ;D
Just never heard about it before and still wondering - why exactly should we do that?
Does anyone know?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 02, 2014, 08:24 PM
BTW, has anyone pulled up any lakers or browns in White Lake this season (or recent seasons), used to hear lots of reports on trout there, but not in the last few years.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 02, 2014, 08:52 PM
Have nothing against it, will put labels on mine.
I am very law-abiding citizen. ;D
Just never heard about it before and still wondering - why exactly should we do that?
Does anyone know?

It's been that way since I got my first tipups 21 years ago.... It is so when their are 10 tip ups out there the DEC knows which 5 are yours and which ones are not
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 02, 2014, 08:56 PM
Have nothing against it, will put labels on mine.
I am very law-abiding citizen. ;D
Just never heard about it before and still wondering - why exactly should we do that?
Does anyone know?

So they can write tickets!  Ha ha.

They want to know what belongs to who.  You are only allowed 5 tip ups per person, so if you own 10 TU, and you lend them to a friend, his name has to be on them, not yours.  The person FISHING them must be on them. .  Otherwise you have too many out and can get written up for them.

Yeah...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 02, 2014, 09:50 PM
So last weekend when I fished my old jiffy 30 auger had a lot of wobble to it where the auger bit meats the motor head so today I took it apart to see if anything was worn out and didn't notice anything so I put it back together and not as much wobble... just there was just a screw loose or something wasn't aligned properly... anyhow my question has to do with the pilot point. I believe my angle on the pilot point is incorrect if anybody has a model 30 jiffy has anyone taken theirs somewhere to be resharpened?
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Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 03, 2014, 03:58 AM
Have nothing against it, will put labels on mine.
I am very law-abiding citizen. ;D
Just never heard about it before and still wondering - why exactly should we do that?
Does anyone know?
I've been ice fishing since the early 60s and it was one of the first rules I learned!
We used to use a dynamo label maker,but now I use a sharply and just write my last name and street address on them,then if one of my daughters decides to join me I use masking tape or a simple key tak and rubber band to put their first name on them.
I asked a friend who happens to be a DEC officer and he said that would be ok as long as the first name was added.
On the few plastic ones I have,I scratched my info into them with an Awl .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 03, 2014, 06:41 AM
PWG one other reason I can think of why you are required to label tipups  is so if you leave them out unattended the D.E.C. will know who to contact and ticket. You must be in attendance when your tipups are in the water. What exactly this means is debatable , how far you can be from your tipup while it is in the water?
 That was some thick ice you were cutting through on White Lake . I will have to dig out the extension for my Strike Master Lazer auger just to be sure I can get through the ice. I think the thickest ice I've drilled through is 24 inches back in 1994.
Steve
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Post by: egriffin70 on Mar 03, 2014, 07:29 AM
I use trap tags,  you can order a 100 of them on the web for 10 to 15 bucks.   Never have to worry about stickers or markers wearing off.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 03, 2014, 08:16 AM
Picked up a DYMO lable maker at Staples ..  on sale 10 bucks ....works nice ...labeling everything now tackle storage boxes,rods with # and line type,tipups and tip downs with name and address ....sure l'll be labeling much much more .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 03, 2014, 04:22 PM
How has the fishing been at glenmere ? I can stop on my way home from work for a hr or so…
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Mar 03, 2014, 06:12 PM
How has the fishing been at glenmere ? I can stop on my way home from work for a hr or so…
just got back I fish that place almost every day. The bite was very slow the past few days. Caught all very small blue gills and pearch. But should start to get better with the warm front moving in. If u ever want to meet up there let me know. That place is loaded with fish!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 03, 2014, 06:19 PM
How has the fishing been at glenmere ? I can stop on my way home from work for a hr or so…

I was there last weekend and slammed the gills a quarter of a 5gal bucket of 9.5" gills
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Mar 03, 2014, 06:22 PM
I was there last weekend and slammed the gills a quarter of a 5gal bucket of 9.5" gills
yeah last weekend was great due to the warm front. But when a cold front comes it shuts the fishing off.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 03, 2014, 06:39 PM
I will try to get out there on thru. after work about 4:30 pm … :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 03, 2014, 06:44 PM
yeah last weekend was great due to the warm front. But when a cold front comes it shuts the fishing off.

it was 17* and didn't break 30* while I was there and only fished for about 4 hours.... the key is you gotta move to find the active fish... I could fish that lake everyday and continue to add quality fish to the freezer just gotta be there at the right time and find the actively feeding fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 03, 2014, 07:50 PM
nice crappie PWG  That was my first time fishing there this year…
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Mar 03, 2014, 07:58 PM
Have nothing against it, will put labels on mine.
I am very law-abiding citizen. ;D
Just never heard about it before and still wondering - why exactly should we do that?
Does anyone know?

A DEC officer once told us its so they can keep track of who's tip up is who's when they are checking and so you don't put out more then the legal number of tip ups allowed. I don't know how long it has been the low but we have been doing it for over 40 years.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Mar 03, 2014, 11:02 PM
Thank you guys for the explanation - I'm realtively new (about 15 years) to this great country and still learning stuff here and there.
Never heard about the labeling your tipups rule and never pay attention to the others tipups to be honest.
Actually now I'm remembering to wonder why someone put some leters on their flags...
Now I know.  ;D
Also thank you for the various ideas on how to attach the tags to the tipups - I will consider them all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Mar 04, 2014, 01:07 PM
Anyone want to fish glenmere tomorrow with me let me know?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 05, 2014, 03:27 PM
Drove by Glenmere around 4:15 and there were a couple people out there looked like 3 or 4.

Anyone want to fish glenmere tomorrow with me let me know?
how much ice was there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Mar 05, 2014, 03:29 PM
I didn't end up going today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Mar 06, 2014, 01:02 AM
Temperature is going up, fri 39 and sat 49, i want to fish greenwood this sat but worried if there will be water on top of the ice, what you guys think?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 06, 2014, 08:10 AM
Temperature is going up, fri 39 and sat 49, i want to fish greenwood this sat but worried if there will be water on top of the ice, what you guys think?

you should be fine. I'm not sure where the water would come from since there is no snow on the ice just don't plan on keeping any walleyes.... out of season
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 06, 2014, 01:55 PM
not out of season until march 15th.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Mar 06, 2014, 02:35 PM
Walleye is C&R only now on Greenwood lake, different regs due to it being a 2 state lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 06, 2014, 03:26 PM
not out of season until march 15th.

because it is a border water it has special regulations..... the season ends the last day of February everything else except for bass is open all year. Bass is the same as the statewide regulations

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31402.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31402.html)

ill be on glenmere in the morning for a few hours
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 07, 2014, 04:41 PM
Fished from about 6-10 drilled a lot of holes to find em but it was worth it.... switched a bunch of colors to find what they wanted and finally found what they wanted.... Me and my cousin today ended up with 31 gills, 7 perch, and 2 crappies..... would be back at it tomorrow but issues with the power auger might have me sidelined till sunday or monday. Didn't take individual pictures like I normally do but this does just as good..... gills were 8 and bigger except for 1 and perch were all over 11 and crappies 9.5 and bigger

(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1/1555330_10152658847334428_1828050089_n.jpg)(https://scontent-a-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/1618428_10152658942184428_495470366_n.jpg)
filled a bucket!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Mar 07, 2014, 04:53 PM
It's been that way since I got my first tipups 21 years ago.... It is so when their are 10 tip ups out there the DEC knows which 5 are yours and which ones are not
so your 24 and got your first tip ups 21 years ago    dam i didnt ice fish till i was 11, 3 years old  useing tip ups wow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 07, 2014, 05:11 PM
so your 24 and got your first tip ups 21 years ago    dam i didnt ice fish till i was 11, 3 years old  useing tip ups wow

my family started me young what can I say. We used to drive out on the lakes back then too. Think of it this way that was 5 extra tip ups on trips and when we went fishing  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 07, 2014, 07:03 PM
so your 24 and got your first tip ups 21 years ago    dam i didn't ice fish till i was 11, 3 years old  using tip ups wow
3 isn't young at all. hell i was fly-in fishing in canada when i was 3. caught a pike that was about 7-8lbs. was 2 inches longer than i was tall.

then fishing walleyes by the time dad shut the motor off tilted the outboard motor up and baited his jig with a minnow i already had 3 in the boat and another on...   

first time he took me fishing i was 2 weeks old. mom was holding me and he held a walleye above me and i batted my arms as if i was trying to get it.

if your taught right then theres no such thing as age...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 07, 2014, 07:17 PM
Loudmouth,

Congrats!  I'd hate to have to clean that many.  I hope you have an electric knife. Whew!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 07, 2014, 07:47 PM
Loudmouth,

Congrats!  I'd hate to have to clean that many.  I hope you have an electric knife. Whew!

I'm house sitting for a family member so they all went to my cousin to clean and keep lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 07, 2014, 09:24 PM
Fished Chodikee today. 8 largemouth bass, 1 brown bullhead, and 4 bluegills. on of the largemouths was 20 inches. Nice day out. 2 feet of ice. Very tired.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 07, 2014, 11:27 PM
Loudmouth879 and Tipup28 congratulations on your successful days. Hardwater Diehard and I met at Winding Hills Park(Town of Montgomery/Orange county) this afternoon . Hardwater got three yellow perch on his tipdowns a big sunk for me still a fun day out with a fellow Ice Shanty member. Besides him showing me some things about tip downs,Windlass tipups and how his Vexilar flasher works we discussed a few ideas for next seasons gathering(s) . I will post the ideas in a day or two need to get some information from one I.S. member. Everyone stay safe and enjoy what is left of this ice season.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 08, 2014, 08:01 AM
so your 24 and got your first tip ups 21 years ago    dam i didnt ice fish till i was 11, 3 years old  useing tip ups wow

I was setting Dads old Flapjack type tip ups at 5 y/o !
He built a new set so I got his old ones.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 08, 2014, 09:03 PM
It's very quiet..... bite must be hot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 09, 2014, 06:54 AM
I fished in Sullivan co. with boss jigs on sat. we both almost run our augers out of gas …we moved around some
until we found the fish, drilled a lot of holes … we catch a lot of perch, throw backs & keepers . boss catch a nice perch
on 1 of his jigs … we both will be eating good this week… :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Mar 09, 2014, 07:07 AM
Bite was not to hot for  me , manage 2 crappie , 2 perch and a bunch of gills all day, hopefully today is gonna be better.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 09, 2014, 07:43 PM
had a blast out there with ya Dewey. yeah we drilled alot of holes but the way i was going i was on the school for a long time, once i found them. once again you saw my spoons in action. its freaky just how hard they will come in and slam it as its dropping down. it still gets me going when i see 3 or 4 perch, crappies, or gils coming up 10 foot of the bottom to eat it! i must say the hardest part is getting the fish off fast enough to get back down the hole to the others there waiting. you gotta love the weed edges right now. and those perch are so full of eggs they are dripping as i was getting them out of the bucket. the pre spawn feed is on hardcore. i hope to get back out 1 or 2 times this week...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Mar 09, 2014, 08:38 PM
Spent a day in Sullivan on Saturday - did pretty well.
It was generally slow day, but I had some fish.
Unusual thing was that I lost about ten very decent perches right at the bottom edge of the ice down the hole and my Marcum was acting pretty strange too - giving me very weak readings.
Took me some time to realize that - do to the ice thickness - my holes were not straight anymore, so when you pull the fish straight up it hits the bottom edge of the ice hard and that is where you loose it. Slowed down a bit with pulling the line up at the last three feet or so and never had this issue again.
After that I was able to quickly solve the Marcum issue - since the holes are angled you just have to put transducer into the position where it's not hitting the side of the hole.
Have to upgrade to the gas auger next season.

Got a nice bass in the morning and finish the day with ten perches including couple in 11-12 inches range and seven pickerels - the biggest two were 22,5".

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/9813/239710021.0/0_b8051_f7d9a9ea_L.jpg)

(http://img-fotki.yandex.ru/get/6729/239710021.0/0_b8052_199fe441_L.jpg)

I do believe on my way back I saw Boss Jigs and Deweyicefish loading their quad on the trailer. Next time will introduce myself.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 10, 2014, 11:37 AM
got out for a couple hours this morning had to leave before the bite kicked on but caught a couple.

(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/r270/1618441_10152665261384428_1629568575_n.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 10, 2014, 11:48 AM
Very nice LM ...that top one has shoulders ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 10, 2014, 01:04 PM
Saturday was my personal best.  (Sorry I have to boast). My perch Death Star:

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/image_zpsd31ad8c0.jpg)
They were all deep, and the smaller ones came up and went belly up when I returned them.  Not being one to waste them, I took them home. I had iced about 35 fish total including a nice bass I hope to see again come summer.

Sunday had a different lake, and a different outcome.   My Sunfish Ring of Fire:
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/image_zps1b6867ff.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Mar 10, 2014, 01:43 PM
KB ......Great day !!!!!......Congrats!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Mar 10, 2014, 01:45 PM
LM that ones a beast !!!!
Nice !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 10, 2014, 01:56 PM
nice fish guys!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 10, 2014, 07:15 PM
real nice fish kb & loudmouth… the action was hot this last weekend .  :icefish:
I fished a small farm pond today after work & catch all small bass… the ice on the shallow end was real slushy be careful out there guys…
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 10, 2014, 10:34 PM
nice fish kb..... I stopped fishing at 11 today since I had to work but my uncle and one of his buddies stayed out and only had 2 flags and no more fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 11, 2014, 08:37 AM
So recently I Emailed the NYDEC regarding Tip downs use and definition here is there response that they mailed ( USPS ) :

      Tip-up means any device used for fishing through the ice that has a signaling device attached,except a bobber or other floating object on the water,that will visually or audibly signal a strike ."Signaling devices" are considered to include a wide array of items including tip-downs,flags,spring loaded snappers/clappers ,and other devices that are triggered or tripped by fish causing the fishing rod or implement to pivot or spring up signaling the angler .As far as tip downs ,we view the butt of the rod moving up,when triggered by a fish ,to be enough of a signaling device to be considered a tip up.Having said that the addition of something like red tape on the butt of the rod would certainly add to the tip down , as far as meeting the signaling device requirement.
      You are correct as to 5 tip-ups and 3 hand lines being allowed for ice fishing with a few exceptions (e.g. Lake Champlain ). Currently the Department is considering simplifying and coverting this to "a total number of ice fishing devices ",which would eliminate the confusion that currently surrounds the questions of differences between what is a hand line and what is a tip-up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 11, 2014, 10:12 AM
So recently I Emailed the NYDEC regarding Tip downs use and definition here is there response that they mailed ( USPS ) :

      Tip-up means any device used for fishing through the ice that has a signaling device attached,except a bobber or other floating object on the water,that will visually or audibly signal a strike ."Signaling devices" are considered to include a wide array of items including tip-downs,flags,spring loaded snappers/clappers ,and other devices that are triggered or tripped by fish causing the fishing rod or implement to pivot or spring up signaling the angler .As far as tip downs ,we view the butt of the rod moving up,when triggered by a fish ,to be enough of a signaling device to be considered a tip up.Having said that the addition of something like red tape on the butt of the rod would certainly add to the tip down , as far as meeting the signaling device requirement.
      You are correct as to 5 tip-ups and 3 hand lines being allowed for ice fishing with a few exceptions (e.g. Lake Champlain ). Currently the Department is considering simplifying and coverting this to "a total number of ice fishing devices ",which would eliminate the confusion that currently surrounds the questions of differences between what is a hand line and what is a tip-up.

here's 8 pages of arguing over what is a signaling device and how many lines you can have..... it's quite comical and even on the dec site is says 5 tipups and 3 handlines with replies from dec I believe
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=265849.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=265849.0)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 11, 2014, 11:16 AM
This rain coming should be a good thing for the fishing.... hopefully it'll open up the edges and get some new oxygen into the lakes to help limit the potential die off we could have..... the edges should refreeze as well because of the cold that will return for a bit after the storm
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 11, 2014, 02:27 PM
What is a tip-down anyway? Usually I put out my 5 tip-ups, jig with two jigging poles, and put a third jigging pole in a rod holder next to me with a minnow on it. The third jigging rod doesn't have any flagging device attached to it, I just loosen the drag, so when a fish takes the bait, I can hear him taking line. Is  this third rod considered a tip-down, or can I just say it's my third hand line? Don't want to be breaking the law.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 11, 2014, 05:58 PM
What is a tip-down anyway? Usually I put out my 5 tip-ups, jig with two jigging poles, and put a third jigging pole in a rod holder next to me with a minnow on it. The third jigging rod doesn't have any flagging device attached to it, I just loosen the drag, so when a fish takes the bait, I can hear him taking line. Is  this third rod considered a tip-down, or can I just say it's my third hand line? Don't want to be breaking the law.

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=289264.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=289264.0)   about halfway down are pictures.... or you can search google amazing what you can find on there and its quicker than waiting for a response.... In the time it took me to post this I could've got my answer online and read a page of info about them maybe even ordered some
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 13, 2014, 11:39 AM
I'll be out fishing again tomorrow might as well stay at it while the ice is here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RobLII on Mar 13, 2014, 02:32 PM

Here is an instructional ice fishing video my friends and I shot this weekend on Muscoot
I would like to hear your opinions, good and bad. Nothing was scripted we just did it on the fly.

http://www.chasintailtv.com/videos/chasin-tail-tv/188-ice-fishing-in-southern-ny


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Mar 13, 2014, 06:07 PM
Good job on introduction of a friend to the great sport of ice fishing.
Don't have any negative things to say. Just a reminder that a permit
is needed along with his state license. Nice going!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Mar 13, 2014, 06:09 PM
Nicely done! Good to see some home area action.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 14, 2014, 03:40 AM
Nice video if you make another maybe spend time taking about clothing and footwear. It is one thing to ice fish in 40 or more degree weather versus ten degrees or lower. Also remember wind chill factor.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Mar 14, 2014, 04:42 AM
Nice video...  Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Mar 14, 2014, 07:46 AM
Please read ....

DEP to temporarily shut down Catskill Aqueduct

NEW YORK – The New York City Department of Environmental Protection will to shut down the Catskill Aqueduct for a week to allow construction workers to progress the connection between the Catskill and Delaware aqueducts in Gardiner.

As a result, water use from Boyd’s Corners Reservoir in Putnam County will be increased from 20 million gallons per day to 190 million GPD and that could drop water levels by some three feet compromising the strength of ice on the reservoir.

Because of that potentially dangerous condition, the DEP has temporarily closed access to the reservoir. Signs have been posted around the water body and DEP police will provide extra patrols over the weekend to ensure fishermen do not go out on the ice.

Keeping water levels up while the Catskill Aqueduct is shut down will help maintain storage levels in West Branch and Kensico reservoirs.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 14, 2014, 09:45 AM
Looking at the 10 day it seems that the ice isn't going to be here too much longer might be able to fish on top in April.... shorelines will definitely be sketchy down the road.... we'll have to wait to find out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 14, 2014, 11:16 AM
Time to start digging out the planks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Mar 14, 2014, 06:58 PM
You think there will be enough ice for next week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Mar 14, 2014, 07:46 PM
You think there will be enough ice for next week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 14, 2014, 09:05 PM
You think there will be enough ice for next week

bring some planks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 14, 2014, 10:14 PM
 I have a nice plank…  :) can't wait till the am fishing should be good this weekend… :icefish: good luck guys & be safe…
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 15, 2014, 02:53 AM
Got out for around four and one half hours Friday afternoon with Hardwater Diehard on a private lake in Sullivan County. Slow day one fish landed between the two of us also lost one on a tip down. ON the flasher fish were rising off bottom looking at jig and going back to bottom. I do not know if the sudden change in temperatures slowed down the bite. Still a fun time on the ice.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Mar 15, 2014, 08:12 AM
Steve , been seeing the same for the last month. Come up sniff and hang out for a minute, then right back to the bottom. the occasional take but more sniffers.
Spoke to a guy on the ice last week , seemed to know what he was talking about, said when the ice gets this thick less light gets in which in turn algae stops growing ,plankton get less active, then baitfish less active and so on,,,,,
might be right . i was having a great year up til when the ice was over a foot then it slowed right down......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 15, 2014, 03:04 PM
I don't know what you guys are talking about, lol

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/F936D3AC-6AD3-492B-9E16-9E6584FE67E2_zpsgtlfmipw.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/F936D3AC-6AD3-492B-9E16-9E6584FE67E2_zpsgtlfmipw.jpg.html)

I actually have been seeing  the same thing for a few weeks, I've just gone small to mimic bugs and stuff from the bottom.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 15, 2014, 05:50 PM
Guys when you get sniffers start changing color and sizes until you find what they want. You would be surprised at how much a difference changing colors would make...... Fished from 6-10 on glenmere caught 3 crappie one was 13" 1 perch and 2 gills threw a handful of smaller gills back.... Only issue I had today were the damn foreigners. I'm first on ice drill holes for me and my buddy's tip ups and the foreigners set up 6ft from our tip ups the. They started jigging in between our tip ups I almost lost it. I couldn't believe it no courtesy at all! And the worst part of it all they were keeping 4" fish! Another guy started to come closer so I fired up the power auger and started to drill some holes next to him he still didn't get the message.... If they do this again tomorrow I'm gonna have some choice words for them..... Pictures to follow later
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 15, 2014, 06:05 PM
I was in the bait shop this morning, and the russians came in to get some bait.  They even littered and threw crap around in the mans store!

The chinese keep fish that Id use for bait, and the latinos pay no mind to the season dates.

The best we can do is call the DEC, and hope they get there in time to get them.  Its very frustrating.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Mar 15, 2014, 06:12 PM
KB.....Nice !!!!!
If you got any more youd have to change to a longer user name !!!!!!lol....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 15, 2014, 06:20 PM
Thanks.  Its been a very good year for me so far.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 15, 2014, 06:43 PM
The best we can do is call the DEC, and hope they get there in time to get them.  Its very frustrating.

dec came out nice guy too talked with him for 15-20 minutes..... they all had licenses and since they were pan fish couldn't do anything about it cause of no size limit

here are some pics gills were roughly 9.5"
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(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1012278_10152677002324428_526854945_n.jpg)
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 16, 2014, 04:57 AM
Kb congrats some nice looking yellow perch . Loudmouth thank you for the advice . I was told and have read articles saying to go to smaller jigs and less aggressive style of jigging when fishing is slow. Interesting thing is I caught the large mouth bass using a Lindy 360 ice jig  1/8 oz. size  T G Perch color. This jig has a in-line type spinner so you have to jig it some what aggressively to get the spinner to rotate. Hardwater Diehard likes to use Genz worm type jigs tipped with wax worms, I was tipping with mousies the 360 jig uses a treble hook had 2 mousies on the hook. Hardwater owns and was using the flasher after catching the bass I hole hopped with no luck , switched to rod with Northland Hexi Fly jig metallic blue glow fished it slow small lift fall ,light rod shake/wiggle no takers . Hardwater was telling me he had a fish reacting to his jig would rise off bottom so far then go back. The fish we lost on the tip down took out a few feet of line then stopped  set hook pull in line no fish. We assumed it was a yellow perch. I have had similar reaction while using tipups. My close vision also makes it hard for me to tie on smaller jigs currently using a small cross lock snap on end of line to attach jigs and allow for easier jig changing this extra hardware may affect jig action and fish reaction to the jig.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 16, 2014, 11:35 AM
a small cross lock snap on end of line to attach jigs and allow for easier jig changing this extra hardware may affect jig action and fish reaction to the jig.

that it does..... but I typically fish a 1/32oz jig and just switch between the 7 or 8 different colors I have for that jig.... I pretty much know what color works in what lakes/ponds I fish in but every now and then I'll get a day where that color doesn't work and then I start experimenting and I'll know for next time and then that color becomes color #2 for that lake/pond and so on.... it was a good morning this morning I'll post pictures and info after I take a shower
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 16, 2014, 11:42 AM
Be heading out soon ...last three outings have been real tuff going ...the bite has been way off ...fishing known spots for this time of year and can't even find them ...but overall a very productive season ...got on them early and quite steady 'cept for the last couple outings ....nice to see some guys are still on top of them . good luck to all you out there today .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 16, 2014, 12:03 PM
I had a decent morning, I probably iced close to 20 perch, but only kept these:

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/64F39F56-A2C5-4CCA-BCC8-81ABD0DD0D29_zps2w0z4f4t.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202013-14/64F39F56-A2C5-4CCA-BCC8-81ABD0DD0D29_zps2w0z4f4t.jpg.html)

Im getting good with the electric fillet knife, too bad the season is winding down. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 16, 2014, 12:22 PM
Be heading out soon ...last three outings have been real tuff going ...the bite has been way off ...fishing known spots for this time of year and can't even find them ...but overall a very productive season ...got on them early and quite steady 'cept for the last couple outings ....nice to see some guys are still on top of them . good luck to all you out there today .

you're going out too late that's why!!!! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 16, 2014, 12:34 PM
So woke up this morning 5:15 and said ehh 5 more minutes next thing I know its 5:40.... oh s*&t I gotta go! Get ready quick hop in the car (good thing it's only a 5 minute drive) and at the lake at 6.... perfect! A friend of mine pulls up says good luck as he was working and leave and we head out. Start setting up my 5 tipups and my uncle drills about 20 holes. I get my 5 tip ups in and then start jigging. 5 minutes later flag! Pull up a 13" crappie. It's gonna be a good day! Go back to jigging and hop to a couple different holes and bag 10" crappie drop it back down and bang 9.75" crappie! Keep bouncing around and then boom flag goes up. Another 9.75" crappie. Back to jigging and another flag and another crappie! 13 inches! Woohoo! Also got two 11" perch one jigging one on the tip ups.... couldn't find the gills only caught 3 the whole day one would've been a keeper but we let it go as I didn't feel like cleaning it (it's nice to have a freezer full and can pick and choose). I now understand why crappie are considered pan fish the bigger ones look a lot like pans. Some nice thick fillets on them as well.... Here are some pics
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(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/r270/1795738_10152678424784428_2135097481_n.jpg)(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/r270/1382870_10152678424774428_193057506_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1969211_10152678424849428_847863397_n.jpg)(https://scontent-b-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/r180/1011280_10152678424949428_1570240772_n.jpg)
(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/r180/1975037_10152678424974428_1802338618_n.jpg)(https://scontent-a-atl.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/r270/1958115_10152678425089428_2126660166_n.jpg)
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Mar 17, 2014, 03:23 PM
Just a heads up for anyone looking for a shanty. Hudson valley craigslist in the sporting section there is a frabill 2 man flip-over for sale.  I would look at it but just bought a new bow... 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 17, 2014, 03:55 PM
Loudmouth do not want you to give up any secrets but why do you feel the earlier hours of the day are better time to fish currently. Last time I was out what limited action we had was in the last two hours of day light.
Also I'm thinking of purchasing a leader wallet and tie at home some of my smaller jigs to 1 foot of fluorocarbon with a small swivel on end to make attaching to main line a little easier for me. I have a few tungsten jigs may have to experiment with them small jigs seem to take forever to sink.
You and Kb seem to have the right combination of lure and presentation at this time.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 17, 2014, 04:22 PM
I havent been doing the evening bite, all Ive been doing is getting out in the morning, and fishing until I run out of minnows and spikes, about 11-12.   Id like to get out in the evening to go for some crappie, but my time is too limited. 

I have been fishing this lake for quite a few years, and am slowly starting to get it figured out, but that will change.  Once 'they' figure out that Im close to figuring it out, they will change the game, and I'll be back to square one.  Ha ha
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 17, 2014, 04:27 PM
I havent been doing the evening bite, all Ive been doing is getting out in the morning, and fishing until I run out of minnows and spikes, about 11-12.   Id like to get out in the evening to go for some crappie, but my time is too limited. 

I have been fishing this lake for quite a few years, and am slowly starting to get it figured out, but that will change.  Once 'they' figure out that Im close to figuring it out, they will change the game, and I'll be back to square one.  Ha ha

just wake up earlier and catch the crappies in the morning!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 17, 2014, 05:25 PM
Ive tried.  I get nothing till sunup, then its a perch bonanza!  But then Im in a good perch spot, not the best for crappie.  I'll get them come spring time from my kayak, so Im not too worried.  Next year I might concentrate on crappie, this was a self directed perch year for me.  They are my target species for now.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 17, 2014, 07:07 PM
Fishing was off for me this weekend . I went to the same spot as last weekend where boss & I slammed them, lucky if I could catch a cold …
 I went back out on sun to another lake that I uasully do well at , got skunked the bite was way off for me this weekend …( maybe the full moon?) :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 17, 2014, 07:46 PM
I went back out on sun to another lake that I uasully do well at , got skunked the bite was way off for me this weekend …( maybe the full moon?) :icefish:

I don't know the bite was on for me this weekend especially yesterday.

Next year I might concentrate on crappie, this was a self directed perch year for me.  They are my target species for now.

I never pick one species to target in a year I like to mix and match. Usually pick a target species for a weekend and then pick something else the next time I go that way I stay fresh on all the different fishing techniques!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 18, 2014, 09:19 AM
Also I just look back at old photos and this is the latest I've ever ice fished..... and I plan to keep going lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 18, 2014, 11:08 AM
This same here. Last year by this time I was prepping my kayak for striper fishing in Hudson.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 18, 2014, 01:55 PM
This same here. Last year by this time I was prepping my kayak for striper fishing in Hudson.

I was playing golf at this time last year lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Mar 19, 2014, 04:15 PM
This same here. Last year by this time I was prepping my kayak for striper fishing in Hudson.
Recently purchased a kayak. Was wondering where you launch when you are targeting stripers?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 19, 2014, 05:27 PM
Sent you a PM
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Mar 20, 2014, 07:14 PM
Is there anymore safe ice for this weekend in Sullivan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Mar 20, 2014, 09:02 PM
Yes !.....In the Jameson !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 21, 2014, 12:06 AM
Has anyone been out on Glenmere this week? Looking to go this weekend if its safe! Any updated info would help. Thanks Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 21, 2014, 02:31 PM
Has anyone been out on Glenmere this week? Looking to go this weekend if its safe! Any updated info would help. Thanks Walt

took a ride by this afternoon after work and here is what I saw.... shorline in some areas are gone nearly a foot and in others it's just soft..... ice looked slushy on top didn't walk out and drill a hole cause no auger..... my opinion is wear some knee highs and head on out and drill some holes just make sure you drill in the beginning first! Last time I was there there were 10" of ice that was 5 days ago..... looking at the 10 days seems like we will have ice till april  :cookoo:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Mar 21, 2014, 03:03 PM
Do i need a plank for lake Huntington this weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 21, 2014, 06:55 PM
Thanks Loudmouth. I think ill wait till Sunday & head up to Monticello again. Went to lake superier last sunday had my worse day ever up there. There was 20inches of ice up there last week. Stay safe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Mar 21, 2014, 08:16 PM
Do i need a plank for lake Huntington this weekend
You gonna be fine .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Mar 21, 2014, 08:22 PM
Thanks ravzy winds gunna be killer tommorow though
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Mar 21, 2014, 10:05 PM
 11pm it's 26ş the lake in the morning is gonna be solid on top .
 Before 12noon wind is gone be ok 10mph after that is getting another 5 in top.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 22, 2014, 04:13 PM
Any updates on Glenmere?  Id like to hit it in the morning, but dont want to waste an hour's drive one way if its not.

Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 22, 2014, 04:15 PM
Any updates on Glenmere?  Id like to hit it in the morning, but dont want to waste an hour's drive one way if its not.

Thanks

check out what I said yesterday.... if anything conditions got worse today with the wind and warm temps
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 22, 2014, 04:27 PM
Thank you LM, I was hoping to hear from someone who was out there today. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 22, 2014, 06:46 PM
I took a ride past Glenmere around 12;30 today. Starting to loose the shore line along the fence in front of the pump house. I didnt get out & check it but where you get on down the steep launch ramp it looked OK. There were 4 or 5 guys out fishing in the middle of the lake off to the right side. Im heading up to a private lake in Monticello tomorrow morning. Plenty of safe ice up there. Be safe & good luck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 22, 2014, 06:59 PM
Thank you. I will probably go there in the am.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 23, 2014, 09:23 AM
unable to get out this weekend a wedding on sat. & a wild game dinner today at noon... have fun guys & stay on top...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 23, 2014, 08:16 PM
The private lake I went to today was so private they didnt even let the fish in.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 23, 2014, 08:36 PM
Well kb how'd you do?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 24, 2014, 03:16 AM
I didn't make it out yesterday.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 25, 2014, 02:18 PM
Can the Neversink or Roundout be fished through the ice on April 1 st. ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 25, 2014, 03:22 PM
Can the Neversink or Roundout be fished through the ice on April 1 st. ?

I would be surprised if you could get to safe ice on april 1st the way the 10 day looks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Mar 25, 2014, 03:34 PM
No you can not ice fish neversink or rondout.  You also can not use a boat on them if there is any ice present.  The best you can hope for is an open spot to cast from shore.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 25, 2014, 05:29 PM
boss jigs have you been out ? has anybody been out in sullivan co. ?
I would like to try & get out this weekend white lake or superior … :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 25, 2014, 05:35 PM
boss jigs have you been out ? has anybody been out in sullivan co. ?
I would like to try & get out this weekend white lake or superior … :icefish:

I would think you would be good to go just be careful on the shorelines (bring a plank just incase) those are the only weak spots down here in orange county
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 26, 2014, 03:09 AM
Lots of open spots showing up on East of Hudson Reservoirs.
There where a group on Muscoot behind the DOT yard on Rt100 on Monday.
If there is any current at all,there seems to be open water.
Some smaller ,more sheltered lakes might survive well enough to get another weekend if you really need to but they will be iffy!
Even a couple of farm ponds I have fished are not looking very good.
The ice is vetting that funky look to it,and I'm sure there is some honeycomb ice !
Westchester,Putnam,Dutchess,seem to be mostly done from what I have seen!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Mar 26, 2014, 06:49 AM
Guys on Croton Falls this morning still 10 in of ice top 6 is soft.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 27, 2014, 02:44 AM
Had a bad weekend last weekend. Myself & 2 other guys had 15 tip ups out & not one flag. Setup from 7 foot down to bottom at 12 feet. We jigged completly around this lake & only managed 1 small perch. We didnt mark anything from mid depth to bottom. Someone told me the oxygen level in the water is way off & that the fish are right under the ice so thats why we didnt mark any. Has anyone else had this happen to them & do you know if this is true ? Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 27, 2014, 04:26 PM
Had a bad weekend last weekend. Myself & 2 other guys had 15 tip ups out & not one flag. Setup from 7 foot down to bottom at 12 feet. We jigged completly around this lake & only managed 1 small perch. We didnt mark anything from mid depth to bottom. Someone told me the oxygen level in the water is way off & that the fish are right under the ice so thats why we didnt mark any. Has anyone else had this happen to them & do you know if this is true ? Walt

That's what normally happens when we have a long cold winter theres low oxygen levels in lakes the fish get as close to the top as they can.... if there is nothing feeding water into the lake or a lot of springs in the lake there will be low oxygen levels in the lake due to when weeds begin to die because of a lack of sunlight the decaying weeds uses oxygen and thus lowering the oxygen levels in the lake..... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqIGMXMIca8&list=UU3_D8PdKxi3QxIwJxMqmRvg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqIGMXMIca8&list=UU3_D8PdKxi3QxIwJxMqmRvg) this video/fishing show will give a better explanation than I did and give you some tactics for fishing lakes with low oxygen.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 27, 2014, 08:52 PM
Loudmouth thanks for the info. I just got done watching the video. It makes a lot of sense this time of year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 28, 2014, 07:41 AM
made it out yesterday. where i went the shores were ok on most of the lake but the high hills limit the sun that gets to this spot. fish are high in the water colum. still caught a good number of fish but everything that would eat was small. i did get a few nice bass though.

the ice was about 16 inches thick BUT it is a very soft 16 inches. you can actually hear the ice melting. and now with this rain the season has ended...

i had a good season. i won 2 contests both with my spoons. i have enough fillets froze in water to hold a few 20-30 people fish fries. never got skunked. and made a few good friends...   



                                                                               till next season

                                                                                     john     



                                                                               "boss spoons"   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 29, 2014, 02:30 AM
Loudmouth thank you for the video I saw this my last time out the one fish caught hung around the hole after being released. Boss Jiggs thank you for the ice report I was wondering what the ice conditions were like in Sullivan County.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 29, 2014, 09:15 AM
I made it out for the last time on Thur.  with boss jigs in Sullivan co . the bite was slow 2 nice gills 1 crappy & 2 bullheads on tip ups.
The season was alot of fun .. I went to 4 major tournaments all across N.Y.. a great year of ice fishing the deep snow made it a lot harder
to get on the ice . still a good year of fishing ...looking forward to next season all ready planning for the tournaments  ..learn from
mistakes cut lines from big pike I was using 20lb fluorocarbon lost fish at tupper lake & sodus bay...got spooled out from lake trout 2 times
 1 time flag broke & the fished spooled the tip up got in another tip up but I catch a 28"laker tupper lake  I was using a old tip up from
buddy who is in ice fishing heaven for good luck ... it was a learning experience, steel for pike next year & tip ups  made for the big fish 
 for sure ...I will be on site just done fishing for the year good luck  & stay on top guys   :) :) :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Mar 29, 2014, 01:41 PM
deweyicefish, Howdy! Glad to see you had a great season and did well on the tournament circuit. Them Lakers can take a little line, and quick too! ;D  I have Heritages and 500' of line on each of them. I had a Laker take half that line off in short order and the reel was still humming when I got to the flag! I used 30lb Fluoro for pike, I made my own quick strike rigs. It worked well on Tigers too. Congrats and best of luck to you. bart

ANY PICS?


 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 30, 2014, 09:18 AM
Bart nice to here from you , a lot of fun this year ... thanks for your help with the gps system. I had some problems at the start ,
but with your help got things turned around ... I still have a few questions with the unit ..yeh next year large capacity spools for the
big fish for sure  :)...If you get down this way next year maybe get a chance to hit chadikee lake for the crappies let me know ... :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Mar 30, 2014, 11:01 AM
Cool, Congrats again!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 30, 2014, 08:54 PM
I picked up a "new with box opened" 7" strikemaster lazer hand auger for $57 total today.... upgrade from the mora I have now!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Mar 30, 2014, 10:56 PM
I picked up a "new with box opened" 7" strikemaster lazer hand auger for $57 total today.... upgrade from the mora I have now!
It's that  made in China ?
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 30, 2014, 11:00 PM
It's that  made in China ?

blades probably are but I'll just do what I did with my mora and get a Swedish set from strikemaster sent to me... might get lucky though apparently a lot of this years hand augers have the blades made in Sweden. It appears when rapala bought out strikemaster they sent the blade production back over to Sweden.... It's coming from a retail store in the Rochester/Buffalo area. Figure it's a floor model that didn't sell.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Mar 31, 2014, 09:18 AM
 The blades what i'm worried about, I have a 6 "and 7" Mora from the 80's whit Swedish blades , for the 7" I have a spare set but for my 6" I don't and I refuse to buy Chinese crap.
 I keep my sharpen whit a Lansky Sharpener set works like magic .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 31, 2014, 09:40 AM
The blades what i'm worried about, I have a 6 "and 7" Mora from the 80's whit Swedish blades , for the 7" I have a spare set but for my 6" I don't and I refuse to buy Chinese crap.
 I keep my sharpen whit a Lansky Sharpener set works like magic .

like i said if they are chinese blades I'll just call and get the Swedish ones for it. when I did that with my mora they sent them to me free. The majority of replacement blades are Swedish made and not chinese. Also, like I've said before it seems that rapala has shipped the production of blades back to Sweden and a lot of this years models come with the swedish blades on them. This wasn't expected until the 14/15 season. I might get lucky and not have to go through the phone calls to get the swedish blades
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: razvy on Mar 31, 2014, 12:50 PM
Thx for clarification.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Apr 05, 2014, 05:10 PM
The blades what i'm worried about, I have a 6 "and 7" Mora from the 80's whit Swedish blades , for the 7" I have a spare set but for my 6" I don't and I refuse to buy Chinese crap.
 I keep my sharpen whit a Lansky Sharpener set works like magic .

razvy   i got a new set of the 6" swedish blades this year from rapala.com for 19.99.   drilled trough the ice most of the winter with ease. i probably drilled 200-300 holes and my last trip out it was cutting just like they were new.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Apr 05, 2014, 09:03 PM
razvy   i got a new set of the 6" swedish blades this year from rapala.com for 19.99.   drilled trough the ice most of the winter with ease. i probably drilled 200-300 holes and my last trip out it was cutting just like they were new.

yea the swedish blades are great I have had the same set on my mora for 2 or 3 years now but the new lazer came with the chinese ones so now I have to go through the bs of getting the swedish ones from rapala since they own strikemaster now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Apr 05, 2014, 09:50 PM
yea the swedish blades are great I have had the same set on my mora for 2 or 3 years now but the new lazer came with the chinese ones so now I have to go through the bs of getting the swedish ones from rapala since they own strikemaster now

Bought a new  6 in lazer this year ...with china blades ....contacted Strikemaster with my concerns about the blades  ...their reply was use them and if l still had concerns to recontact them....l  did use them ....very limited ..as the ice got thick quick ... all in all they seemed to cut well ...had on a 20v max Dewalt to boot ...may be the "old China blade" issue has been resolved. Please post if Strikemaster heads you in a different direction.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Apr 05, 2014, 10:55 PM
Bought a new  6 in lazer this year ...with china blades ....contacted Strikemaster with my concerns about the blades  ...their reply was use them and if l still had concerns to recontact them....l  did use them ....very limited ..as the ice got thick quick ... all in all they seemed to cut well ...had on a 20v max Dewalt to boot ...may be the "old China blade" issue has been resolved. Please post if Strikemaster heads you in a different direction.

Yea I shot them a email saying I cut a couple holes and then the blades didn't seem to cut any more and their reply was

"Thank you for your email and your feedback. Just because these blades are from China doesn’t necessarily mean they’re of poor quality. We strongly recommend giving these blades a chance out on the ice and we feel you will be surprised with the results. If you experience any issues, keep in mind these blades are under warranty against manufacturer’s defects with a proof of purchase. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask."

As there is no ice I supposed I will have to wait till next year to try them out again lol.... good thing it is a one year warranty and I have till 3/30/15 lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Apr 06, 2014, 06:27 AM
Maybe you should asked about the specs on their steel? Inferior steel doesn't hold a workable edge, but quality steel would cut into the profit margin.(pardon the pun ;))  No blade is better than its steel.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Apr 06, 2014, 07:51 AM
Yea I shot them a email saying I cut a couple holes and then the blades didn't seem to cut any more and their reply was

"Thank you for your email and your feedback. Just because these blades are from China doesn’t necessarily mean they’re of poor quality. We strongly recommend giving these blades a chance out on the ice and we feel you will be surprised with the results. If you experience any issues, keep in mind these blades are under warranty against manufacturer’s defects with a proof of purchase. If you have any further questions, please feel free to ask."

As there is no ice I supposed I will have to wait till next year to try them out again lol.... good thing it is a one year warranty and I have till 3/30/15 lol



That's the Email l got word for word ..."company line".....unfortunately my 1 yr warrantee  will expire before we get ice next year..so Ill be searching for some deals on new stainless blades in between time ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Apr 19, 2014, 11:21 AM
Well spring is officially here as I got the first bluebird egg of the year today.... Normally I only have the beginning of a nest at this time of the year. They seem a couple weeks early compared to when I started a bluebird box in 09 and the past years.
(https://scontent-b-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1947657_10152757342504428_9200566825062476865_n.jpg)
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 19, 2014, 11:29 AM
Very cool..  I haven't even seen one up here yet...  >:( >:(
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Post by: kb on Apr 19, 2014, 11:31 AM
Cool.  I had a few flitting around my yard just yesterday. 
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Apr 20, 2014, 09:26 PM
Very cool..  I haven't even seen one up here yet...  >:( >:(

I see a couple down here during the winter time they just don't winter over in my box  :( Can't figure out where they stay
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Post by: kb on Apr 28, 2014, 04:08 AM
Its Crappie Time!


Someone took a crappie in my seat:

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Fishing/Wh%204-27-14/Crappie%20Spawn%202014/IMG_2962_zps8e5b4c82.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Fishing/Wh%204-27-14/Crappie%20Spawn%202014/IMG_2962_zps8e5b4c82.jpg.html)

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Fishing/Wh%204-27-14/Crappie%20Spawn%202014/IMG_2963_zps35443c10.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Fishing/Wh%204-27-14/Crappie%20Spawn%202014/IMG_2963_zps35443c10.jpg.html)

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Fishing/Wh%204-27-14/Crappie%20Spawn%202014/IMG_2967_zps130f238f.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Fishing/Wh%204-27-14/Crappie%20Spawn%202014/IMG_2967_zps130f238f.jpg.html)

Its not ice fishing, but they definitely went on ice afterwards.  lol
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Post by: mr.clean on May 03, 2014, 12:35 AM
Kb congratulations on a good day nice looking group of fish. Looks like you have your kayak all rigged up for fishing.
Steve
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 04, 2014, 06:43 PM
Just got some great news today Cabela's is coming to Orange County!!!!!!  ;D ;D ;D ;D :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

Construction on the 90,000-square-foot store is scheduled to begin in spring 2015 and Cabela’s expects to open the location in spring 2016. It will be Cabela’s second store in New York, joining the 88,000-square-foot Cheektowaga location scheduled to open this fall.

The store is expected to employ approximately 170 full-time and part-time employees, most from Woodbury and the surrounding area. It will be located adjacent to the Woodbury Common Premium Outlets near the intersection of Highway 6 and 17 at Averill Avenue.

“Woodbury will be a great location for Cabela’s and our customers in the Northeast,” Millner said. “We’re thrilled to announce a second store in New York and can’t wait to serve our customers in the area.”

The building’s exterior will reflect Cabela’s popular store model with log construction, stonework, wood siding and metal roofing. A large glass storefront will allow customers to view much of the store’s interior as they approach the building. The interior will be built in Cabela’s next-generation layout and include a large mountain replica, wildlife displays, indoor archery range and archery tech room, deli, Gun Library, Bargain Cave and Fudge Shop.
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Post by: kb on Jun 04, 2014, 08:14 PM
Like I dont spend enough time wondering around the local stores as it is.....

Ive always found them too expensive, but I like to window shop...

On the lighter side, here is a nice wrap-up of my crappie season:



Turn up the volume, and enjoy!
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 04, 2014, 09:55 PM
Kb nice video looks like you had a great crappie season. Good choice on the music Da Yoopers and Shad Rap always make me laugh.

Loudmouth that is great news . :clap: :clap: :clap: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I have been to their Hamburg,PA. store a few times ,hope they include an aquarium. Lets just pray the state does not pick the casino proposal foe that area as one of the Hudson Valley/Catskills sites. The area is already a traffic nightmare at certain times.
Steve
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Post by: bart on Jun 05, 2014, 09:20 AM
Them Crappie were keeping you pretty busy. Nice set up and looks like a nice fish fry coming up. :thumbsup:
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 05, 2014, 09:48 AM
Ive always found them too expensive, but I like to window shop...

I'm just glad that we are getting a better store that will actually keep items in stock and have a wide variety of items unlike gander now that it's mostly camping stuff and dicks.... I order most of my stuff from cabelas anyway so now it will be nice to not have to wait for free shipping
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Post by: boss j on Jun 05, 2014, 01:33 PM
ok and i was thinking of moving, till i found out theres gonna be a Cabelas!!!!   i have been to 2 or 3  cabelas, totally loved Harrisburg pa but hated Connecticut's store. i felt like i was at gander when i was there. but it still had a very large selection...
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 05, 2014, 04:24 PM
There is a small article on page six of today's Times Herald Record about Cabela's plans. The store will open in spring 2016. The Article does not mention the store having an aquarium or restaurant. I agree with Loudmouth it will be good to have some competition for Gander Mountain and Dick's.
Steve
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 05, 2014, 04:46 PM
If memory serves me correctly it was some time ago (10 + yrs) that either Bass Pro or Cabelas were looking to build in the Newburgh area . It may have been just hopeful rumblings in my circle of friends . But Cableas coming with in a short drive seems very promising .... Hoping it is one of there larger outlets .Ive been to the Bass Pro's in Utica   and Auburn ...could of used a lil more elbow room. Ps the redigned Gander in Middletown reminds me of a Bass Pro .....Hmmmmmm makes you wonder .
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 05, 2014, 04:57 PM
There was supposed to be a Cablea's in the meadowlands years ago but that fell through glad this one is for real.....

in regards to the restaurant/aquarium and other amenities the Cablea's press release states....

"The interior will be built in Cabela’s next-generation layout and include a large mountain replica, wildlife displays, indoor archery range and archery tech room, deli, Gun Library, Bargain Cave and Fudge Shop."

Ps the redigned Gander in Middletown reminds me of a Bass Pro .....Hmmmmmm makes you wonder .

I was in there today to get a new sight for my bow and their Archery Section is now a joke.... It used to be so good now there were about 2-5 different kinds of sights, about the same amount of rests and no where near the selection of arrows there used to be. Their archery shop used to be nice now its a little counter top about the size of 2 school desks. How ever 3/4ths of the store is camping and clothing, 1/8th is fishing and 1/8hunting.... I used to be able to get everything I wanted there now cant get a thing.... Glad Cablea's is coming....
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 05, 2014, 05:01 PM
I do not remember reading or hearing of Bass Pro or Cabela's coming to the Newburgh area maybe as part of the Market Place mega shopping mall. They are finally starting construction on this mall. The lay out of the Cabela's sound like it will be similar to their Hamburg,PA. store . I remember the plans for Meadowlands store.
Steve
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Post by: kb on Jun 05, 2014, 05:05 PM
I actually cant wait.  I too hope its a bigger store
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 05, 2014, 08:38 PM
I actually cant wait.  I too hope its a bigger store

90,000 square feet is big enough for me!
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Post by: kb on Jun 05, 2014, 08:54 PM
Nice!
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 06, 2014, 10:03 AM
Details of Orange County location ... http://www.cabelas.com/custserv/custserv.jsp?pageName=woodbury   details of the PA store... Cabela's Hamburg, Pennsylvania Retail Store is located just off I-78. In addition to offering quality outdoor merchandise, the massive 250,000 sq. ft. showroom is an educational and entertainment attractions, featuring a decor of museum-quality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats.
    looks like is going to be quite a bit smaller ....
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 06, 2014, 04:29 PM
The thing to remember is a lot of any retail store's square footage is taken up by displays and warehouse space. Still will be nice to have the store a short drive from me. I like to see the item in person especially the pricey items.
Steve
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 07, 2014, 09:56 PM
I took my mom out to dinner at the Ruby Tuesday's in Middletown Galleria. We stopped in Gander Mountain after dinner wow have they changed the store Loud Mouth is correct the size of floor space used for fishing equipment is greatly reduced.
Steve
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 08, 2014, 07:10 PM
I took my mom out to dinner at the Ruby Tuesday's in Middletown Galleria. We stopped in Gander Mountain after dinner wow have they changed the store Loud Mouth is correct the size of floor space used for fishing equipment is greatly reduced.
Steve

Not just fishing equipment but hunting equipment as well
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 12, 2014, 04:00 AM
Fellow S.E.N.Y. Ice Shanty members I need your help this past ice season I purchased a Frabill 101 in-line combo (27 inch quick tip rod/101 reel) . The reel is taped to the cork handle of the rod. I'm going to change the reel and wondered if anyone knows of a bait shop -sporting goods store that carries Frabill Reel Tape ?  Frabill claims this tape does not leave any sticky residue on the rod handle when removed like Electric tape will, on the rod handle grip. Frabill sells the tape for $7.99 before ship/tax on their website. I would like to buy the tape for lower price or find a similar product. I know some people use Cold Snap Reel Wraps or live stock castration bands to attach the reel to rod handle. I'm afraid the reel wraps or band will leave an indentation in the rod handle. My thanks in advance for your help with this project.
Hope everyone has had a good open water fishing season to date as always stay safe and enjoy the water.
Steve
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 12, 2014, 08:28 AM
Fellow S.E.N.Y. Ice Shanty members I need your help this past ice season I purchased a Frabill 101 in-line combo (27 inch quick tip rod/101 reel) . The reel is taped to the cork handle of the rod. I'm going to change the reel and wondered if anyone knows of a bait shop -sporting goods store that carries Frabill Reel Tape ?  Frabill claims this tape does not leave any sticky residue on the rod handle when removed like Electric tape will, on the rod handle grip. Frabill sells the tape for $7.99 before ship/tax on their website. I would like to buy the tape for lower price or find a similar product. I know some people use Cold Snap Reel Wraps or live stock castration bands to attach the reel to rod handle. I'm afraid the reel wraps or band will leave an indentation in the rod handle. My thanks in advance for your help with this project.
Hope everyone has had a good open water fishing season to date as always stay safe and enjoy the water.
Steve

     l also believe athletic tape may also be used

also try http://www.sportsmansguide.com/product/index/frabill-reel-tape?a=912821     wait for free shipping code... comes up quite often ...usually with $ 49 purchase but from time to time no minimum purchase required  ... found some good deals through them last season ...they recently updated/upgraded their website so its much easier to navigate
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 13, 2014, 02:07 AM
Thank you for the information. That is the best price I have seen on the reel tape. I will have to see if there are some other items on the website I would like to purchase. I hate paying an amount equal to or more then item's price for shipping.
Steve
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 18, 2014, 05:34 AM
Fellow SENY located members over in the General Ice Fishing community there is a new member thread started by new member DJTJR . This member lives in Westchester county and is looking for information on the Croton water system. I posted a reply saying to check out this thread and the NY. Reports and Conditions community. I'm hoping some of you who still log-in this time of year will reply to his thread and besides welcoming him be able to give the info. he seeks on the Croton system. Everyone enjoy your summers stay safe and good fishing to all.
Steve
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jun 19, 2014, 04:55 PM
  Just ckecking in to get some info on this year's  tournament's & I see the thread on top of board  ...wow a cabelas in woodbury would be cool , I have been to 2 of there stores very nice... the traffic is tuff in woodbury sometimes ...




 
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 27, 2014, 08:37 AM
Went to the Middletown Gander Mtn .....they sill have the Lodge ...I had thought it was used for stock since the remodel ....so if WE are interested in having a SENY meet again we can seek a date/time  and book it again..... very open for suggestions to make it better including a different  meet location  .Last meet was a lil sparse due to weather . I know some members hunt and have other obligations so accommodating everyone may be a task ...but if we start early enough it may all come together . Looking forward to all replies.
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Post by: kb on Jun 27, 2014, 09:25 AM
I'd be interested.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 27, 2014, 09:37 AM
Thinking may be Winding Hills park(Orange Co) or Morningside park (Sullivan Co ) for the on ice meet both places have good parking and seem to be plowed throughout the ice season ...although both are not known to be great fisheries both are easy to get to and not a tough walk to get on the ice.
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 27, 2014, 10:02 PM
In the same area as Gander Mountain is the Town of Wallkill town hall they may have a community room we could rent. Also believe they have recreation park or center. Being close to major highways makes these places good locations for a preseason meeting .

Since the access to Winding Hills and Morningside is easy and both places have seasonal campgrounds their respective lakes see heavy fishing pressure most of the year. Also winding hills operates similar to Harriman state park and requires a certain ice thickness before allowing ice fishing.
Steve
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jun 27, 2014, 10:27 PM
That would be cool if we could put something togather ...I went to 1 a few years back & met iceballs & a few other shantie members...
had a nice time but I didn't stay to long...Lot's of fish ...& a good time ...



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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 25, 2014, 05:18 AM
Went to Gander Mtn yesterday the date for the pre ice gathering is NOVEMBER 8th 2014 I hope we can all make it
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Post by: kb on Jul 25, 2014, 06:32 AM
With over a year to plan it, it should be great.   What about one for this year???   Lol ;D
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 25, 2014, 07:11 AM
good catch kb  :clap: .....didn't have my morning java just yet ...will you be  in  attendance ?
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Post by: kb on Jul 25, 2014, 09:31 AM
I'm definitely hoping too. It will depend on my work schedule, sometimes I'm scheduled to work the weekends.   If not, I'll be there.
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Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jul 25, 2014, 10:54 AM
I should be able to make it but I'm not sure what I should bring... Do you need any help with anything?
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 25, 2014, 11:04 AM
RF ...don't have an exact list ....as time gets closer I'm sure to think of things ...been telling members to bring a show and tell item or a topic that you are familiar with for discussion or just a interesting topic you'd like information on etc...I'm sure some new articles and fancy lures and methods will be the talk for  the new ice season ...so stay tuned
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Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Jul 25, 2014, 01:59 PM
I AM WITH YOU- i LOVE ice fishing,and have for a LONG time"about 1944"
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
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Post by: mr.clean on Jul 26, 2014, 03:09 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for the time and effort you have put into organizing this event. I'm writing down the date and will ask for the day off from work. Redneck Fishfinder if you own a ice suit or have a popular rod or combo bring it with you I will bring my Arctic Armor suit , a couple different styles of tipdowns and a NO.8 Code Blue straight/inline rod reel combo in ultralite action. If enough members bring different suits we can compare features and discuss each suits good and bad points. But more important then any gear come and share your knowledge and stories with others the larger the turn out the more influence it will have on Gander Mountain to increase and improve on their ice fishing gear offering. If both the fishing dept.and store manager can tell their district manger that 50 or more people showed up for this event it should affect the amount and variety of gear Gander stocks in the future at the Middletown store. I work in retail and know sales drive most decisions but if there is enough potential demand we may see a wider selection of products in the store.
Steve
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Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jul 26, 2014, 03:35 PM
I just use Carhartt bib overalls, I don't have a kool suit. I have a 2nd generation Jiffy Pro4, That's the only kool thing I have. Everything else is pretty basic. I swear by the Pro4 though, it's been very dependable for 2 years. I might bring that if everyone else doesn't already have it.

I think Gander Mountain is in some trouble when Cabelas opens up! I haven't been to Gander since last winter but last time I was there they were replacing their bait section with a starbucks and they took down most of their mounts to accommodate PETA people. I don't think they're in favor with a lot of sportsman after that... The opening of a Cabelas nearby could be the end of that store. 
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 26, 2014, 08:53 PM
I think Gander Mountain is in some trouble when Cabelas opens up! I haven't been to Gander since last winter but last time I was there they were replacing their bait section with a starbucks and they took down most of their mounts to accommodate PETA people. I don't think they're in favor with a lot of sportsman after that... The opening of a Cabelas nearby could be the end of that store.

I was in there a couple weeks ago looking for some conibear traps and they got rid of those too all they have are those stupid have a heart traps.... but the store is mainly freshwater open fishing supplies, footwear, clothes, and camping stuff.... it is a shame. 2016 cant come soon enough lol. On a different note stopped by the Cabela's in Connecticut on my way home from vacation in Cape Cod today and was very impressed with the store they sure know how to use all of the 185,000 square feet in the store
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jul 27, 2014, 12:18 AM
I'll be there.  Got some "goodies" to bring along with me.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jul 27, 2014, 05:06 AM
RF I used Carhartt Arctic Extreme bibs before buying  my suit. Hopefully Gander Mountain will have it's selection of ice fishing gear in the store and on display. So I say leave the auger at home if you attend any of this seasons on-ice gatherings you can give us a demo. at one of them, Thank you for the offer.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jul 27, 2014, 07:47 AM
That's what I figured- I'll pass it around the lake at one of the gatherings. I wonder what's really going through the heads of Gander Mountain's upper management...
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 30, 2014, 08:53 AM
Little  event going on upstate NY ...listing and ice fishing seminar ...http://www.southerntieroutdoorshow.com/show-info/seminars/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 02, 2014, 03:17 AM
SENY in the house ...myself ,mr clean and Boss Jigs ...only ones on line @ 4:17 am est
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Sep 02, 2014, 05:09 PM
i am checking in often between making spoons and trying to escape the heat. lol   the spoons are coming along nicely and i am looking to get to staples to make up some business cards to give to people...   who knows i might even try to make a basic website to get things rolling. i am really getting good at making them now. they are still custom but very close copies are this years lineup. jiggin them in a bucket and they look so nice, hold on a min someones at the door.


that was the crappies. they know im back at it!!!! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Sep 02, 2014, 07:44 PM
SENY in the house ...myself ,mr clean and Boss Jigs ...only ones on line @ 4:17 am est

I still check in once in awhile but not posting much yet due to setting up stands and getting ready for early bear season on saturday and deer season on october 1st... I did however get replacement blades for my lazer hand auger for $20 and they're new in the package and made in Sweden  :flex: :clap: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Sep 03, 2014, 01:25 PM
YOU WILL have ice soon,hope,hope.there are spots that
you can ice fish in DEC.
ASK ME i will tell you.NO SECRETS YOU WILLNOT out fish me,
i have been fishing from 1944 or 1945,and yes every year.
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Sep 04, 2014, 04:31 PM
dewey here, I check in all I can ...The early ice sounds good to me riverrat2...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Sep 10, 2014, 12:14 PM
dewey here, I check in all I can ...The early ice sounds good to me riverrat2...
ANY TIME. if i can help i will,we all fish different,so what works for me
MAY not work for you, but try it,it may,and the same gos for what works
for you may not work for me
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Sep 11, 2014, 08:56 PM
come on guys, ITS DEAD IN HERE!!!! whats everone up to? i am still making my spoons. just waiting for more supplies but i got about 80 that are ready to fish and another 120 that just need a finishing touch. then i am going to start to play with some new styles and see what i can come up with new for this year.

i got another mitchel avocet reel, the smallest one, from cabelas. the drag is so soft on this reel it feels like a 2" minnow will be takin drag! its smooth too!!! i got it from cabelas and it was about $30. i have 2 others, 1 same size and 1 next size up and they are all awesome drags. the hooksets will not be tearing through the "papermouths" with it thats for sure.

im hoping to find a good camera for this year too. then i will be able to post some pics of my spoons and fish...

well i hope to hear from some of you guys soon. im looking through the resent posts a few times a day and everytime theres a bunch here.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 11, 2014, 08:59 PM
I on the Shanty quite often ...been working on the pre ice gathering on November 8th...Boss jigs You coming?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Sep 12, 2014, 06:19 AM
Things are starting to heat up on here! I believe some of us are getting the "itch"! I have been busy doing some fishing on the soft stuff. Crappies and landed my first Muskie.
On the hard water side, I too have been taking inventory. Purchased a few items over the summer. I am going to see what I have, what I want to part with and hopefully will make the gathering with some stuff to sell or trade.
Hope everyone is in good health and that the early predictions of a cold harsh winter are correct.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Sep 12, 2014, 06:38 AM
I check in once a week or so, just don't have much to say.  I haven't been out since the spring time , been working mostly. Now I'm gearing up for deer season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Sep 12, 2014, 07:13 AM
where is this years gathering going to be? as long as deer season doesn't have me butchering on that day i might be able to make it. if i can i will bring my spoons.

i am really working to get a vast variety of colors this year. i might make another order for a smaller sized spoon but not sure if the money is available at this time. i just made what i know works to get me started. once i can afford to play then i will try changing things a bit. but the size i am making now has been very productive on 7 or 8 differant lakes that i fished last year and a few people that have gotten some from me have said they did good on a lot of other lakes as well. that's why this size is my focus to get things started.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 12, 2014, 09:06 AM
where is this years gathering going to be? as long as deer season doesn't have me butchering on that day i might be able to make it. if i can i will bring my spoons.

i am really working to get a vast variety of colors this year. i might make another order for a smaller sized spoon but not sure if the money is available at this time. i just made what i know works to get me started. once i can afford to play then i will try changing things a bit. but the size i am making now has been very productive on 7 or 8 differant lakes that i fished last year and a few people that have gotten some from me have said they did good on a lot of other lakes as well. that's why this size is my focus to get things started.

Saturday November 8th @ the Gander Mtn in Middletown NY still working on the times  ...it would be great if you could bring your jigs a lil show and tell is encouraged for all who attend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Sep 12, 2014, 10:36 AM
I HATE GANDER MOUNTAIN but i understand the location is good for people to find from whereever they might be driving from. again i will try to make it and if i do i will have my spoons with me.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 12, 2014, 12:08 PM
After looking at some other considerations ...no rental and deposit ...no keys to return and easy to park and get to there. .if other options present themselves in the future the location my change .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Sep 12, 2014, 01:06 PM
After looking at some other considerations ...no rental and deposit ...no keys to return and easy to park and get to there. .if other options present themselves in the future the location my change .

Im down in Rockland, and I know a few guys/gals that would be interested in attending. I wonder if anyone knows of an Elks club that may let us have some space or a library with a community room..heck, we could even let a library know we would be more than happy to set up and show all the kiddies, and adults, all about ice fishing..just an idea.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Sep 18, 2014, 06:32 PM
is it alittle to early lol ..hey every 1. boy alittle cool air and the site comes alive !!!!!!!!!!!    ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Sep 18, 2014, 07:48 PM
is it alittle to early lol ..hey every 1. boy alittle cool air and the site comes alive !!!!!!!!!!!    ;D

This cool air that we are currently getting is setting up for a great opening day in 2 weeks! I need some meat for the ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Sep 19, 2014, 06:24 AM
Yeah!  I will be setting the last of my tree stands this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Sep 20, 2014, 12:19 PM
Scored an older Genz Fish Trap,my second one,for $40. With added folding boat seat and travel cover.

(http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s442/AndrewJWard/Mobile%20Uploads/20140920_125209_zps9ellvbkk.jpg) (http://s1052.photobucket.com/user/AndrewJWard/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140920_125209_zps9ellvbkk.jpg.html)
(http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s442/AndrewJWard/Mobile%20Uploads/20140920_125237_zpsqg7qecvj.jpg) (http://s1052.photobucket.com/user/AndrewJWard/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140920_125237_zpsqg7qecvj.jpg.html)
(http://i1052.photobucket.com/albums/s442/AndrewJWard/Mobile%20Uploads/20140920_125859_zpshe8sp4q4.jpg) (http://s1052.photobucket.com/user/AndrewJWard/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20140920_125859_zpshe8sp4q4.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 20, 2014, 12:43 PM
Scored an older Genz Fish Trap,my second one,for $40. With added folding boat seat and travel cov

That on from CL in Rosendale ? Was looking at that a lil bit ago .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Sep 20, 2014, 12:53 PM
Congrats. Looks to be in good condition.   I liked my Fabil one man flip over, but I rarely used it, so I sold it off.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Sep 20, 2014, 02:16 PM
That on from CL in Rosendale ? Was looking at that a lil bit ago .

Yep..The guy called last night. Seemed when I emailed him the day he posted it, my email as well as all the others ended up in his spam folder. He was wondering why he didn't have any emails from people interested in it.
 
Its in really nice shape. I like that it has a rear shelf and the added boat seat for comfort. And the price was right. The other one I have is not as old as this one, and I got it for $50. That one i like because it can be set up with the included pole as a windbreak.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Sep 20, 2014, 02:18 PM
Congrats. Looks to be in good condition.   I liked my Fabil one man flip over, but I rarely used it, so I sold it off.

Thanks KB! I'm planning on attending the gathering in November. I have some stuff(tip ups, combos) that I will be bringing to sell or trade. Like you, I have some stuff I like, but just don't use anymore.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Sep 21, 2014, 04:58 AM
Nice score Corndog enjoy the new to you shelter. I want to remind you and other members coming to the preseason gathering to please remember that we are using the facilities of a retailer that sells ice fishing equipment . I do not have a problem with anyone bringing items to trade-sell but ask that any exchange of gear and cash be done in the parking lot of Gander Mountain or at some other site out of respect for our host /Gander Mountain. As Hardwater Diehard stated in a earlier post we are using the lodge area free of charge ,Gander hopes some of us drop some money in their pocket that day. We can look for other easily accessible places to hold future preseason gatherings, Just realize we may have to ask for donations to cover rental fees.

I do like your suggestion of a show-tell /talk about ice fishing for youth.

Sorry if my comments offend you or anyone ,personally I'm bringing a tip down that is made and sold by an Ice shanty member for others to examine will pass on cost and contact info. for the tip down to all who are interested in owning one. Like many of you I'm not the biggest fan of Gander Mountain , but the location is great off of 2 major highways .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Sep 21, 2014, 06:14 AM
looks good cord dog... have fun...  :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Sep 21, 2014, 07:13 AM
Totally understandable Steve.. The location is convenient and I agree that any selling should be done outside of Gander walls.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Sep 21, 2014, 07:16 AM
looks good cord dog... have fun...  :)
Thanks Dewey. My oldest is psyched. He doesn't have classes on Fridays, so, we are both hoping for a bunch of "Ice Fish Fridays" this coming season. This is our second Fish Trap.. As well as the three Vintage Frabill Ice Shuttle we've scored.. Lol! You can never have enough!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Sep 23, 2014, 10:13 PM
nice find corndog ..looking for one like that too ..might come up with mom if i get the day off from the boats
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Sep 23, 2014, 10:26 PM
nice find corndog ..looking for one like that too ..might come up with mom if i get the day off from the boats
Thanks!
Let me know! Hope all is well..tell Mom "HI!" from me!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: reelaction on Sep 24, 2014, 07:12 PM
will do Andy .mom says hi  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 29, 2014, 04:23 PM
2015 In Fisherman Ice Guide is out

https://store.intermediaoutdoors.com/products.php?product=2015-In%252dFisherman-Ice-Fishing-Guide
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Sep 29, 2014, 05:40 PM
Wahoo! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 30, 2014, 05:49 AM
Ice Fishing Digital download

http://www.shopdeerhunting.com/ice-fishing-magazine-2014-2015-digital-download?lid=JBtrfb092914
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Oct 01, 2014, 01:16 PM
I hope everyone had a great summer full of fishing and cold ones! So there is a meeting november 8th at gander mtn? What time is it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 02, 2014, 11:53 PM
I hope everyone had a great summer full of fishing and cold ones! So there is a meeting november 8th at gander mtn? What time is it?

That's a good question, Joe..... I don't remember us discussing what time we would begin.  How about it Mr. Clean???  How about 10:00 AM until....... ?????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 03, 2014, 03:39 AM
BigJoesFishing, IceBalls  I will have to get in touch with Hardwater Diehard, but the two of us were thinking 1pm to 5 or 6 pm .  I will see if we can set at time before the coming week is done and then Hardwater or I will start a thread about the preseason gathering.

I also will post an update in the seny 2015 gatherings suggestions thread latter today.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 03, 2014, 07:23 AM
i think it should be set for a little earlier, 10 or 11, this way people will not need to rush back home for dinner. also that time of the day the road traffic will be crazy getting out of there. just my thoughts about having it go to 5 or 6
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 04, 2014, 06:58 PM
I agree with Boss J...earlier in the day allows everyone to stay as long as they wish without having to rush off at dinnertime.  10:00 or 11:00 AM sounds about right !!  How long will Gander Mtn. be willing to let us stay ???

Hey Joe.....any chance of Gander coming up with some Ice Fishing specials for us ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Oct 04, 2014, 07:10 PM
I agree with the 10am start. Maybe make it till 5pm.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 05, 2014, 02:16 AM
Folks I have sent Hardwater Diehard a personal message asking him to please post the hours for the preseason gathering. I have no idea if any other group has the Lodge room reserved for part of the same day we are meeting . Hopefully he will post soon with all the details.

Both of us are concerned about having enough topics to take up 4-5 hours of time. We realize some members will come and go during the gathering. We had hoped to have Tim Thomas (Finders Keepers) from the NYS ICE Pro-Am and Winter Classic tournament come and speak about both events . Unfortunately for us with his becoming a new father recently and finalizing details for this years Ice Pro-Am and Winter Classic he is unable to join us for the event . But fear not we have other things planned there will be two different makes of floatation suits available for your viewing. I'm also bringing two different tipdowns and some other gear.

Please bring any items you think maybe of interest to the rest of us with you to the gathering.   BigJoesFishing do you have any idea if Gander Mountain will have ice fishing gear in the store by the day of the gathering?

Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 05, 2014, 07:49 AM
I will be posting official times by weeks end as well as invitations to our fellow members in PA,NJ and CT on their respective threads .
I hope everyone will bring a show and tell item or a specific/unique  technique to talk about
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 05, 2014, 01:16 PM
Thank you all of us will be waiting for your next post.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Oct 05, 2014, 04:30 PM
Mr clean  I spoke with Tim Thomas & he said he will send me down some info .. That I will bring & talk about..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: masoneddie on Oct 06, 2014, 04:14 AM
Mr. Clean, Hardwater Diehard
You guys have been doing a ton of leg work to get your gathering together....hope it turns out great for you guys!!
Great job!  :clap: :thumbsup: :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 06, 2014, 04:41 AM
Deweyicefish  glad to hear Mr. Thomas is sending you info. I was going to send you a personal message to remind you about speaking at the preseason Gathering.

Massoneddie  thank you for the compliment . This is the second year for the preseason gathering hopefully we get a good turn out . I became a member of Ice Shanty in Jan.2008 and since 2009 we have tried to have an annual on-ice gathering/outing . This year/season I'm trying to have three on-ice gatherings spread around south eastern  NY. so more members can attend and meet the people they exchange posts with every ice season.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 12, 2014, 08:43 AM
This years SENY gathering will be held at the Gander Mtn ,100 N Galleria Dr, Middletown, NY 10941 · (845) 692-5600 .on November 8th 2014...the hours for the gathering will be 1pm till 5pm (til 6 pm if need be)

I am encouraging members to bring a show and tell item and/or a topic for discussion ...share your experiences ,wisdom and tried and true techniques with your fellow members .

I am also asking members if they wish to supply a snack ,refreshments, paper products etc please post to this thread
 
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=292918.msg3062944;topicseen#new

 so members can see what others will be bringing and to avoid duplications .

Hope you all can make it .

Ps I know the date/times may not be convenient for some members ..but I chose the times after careful considerations(the date was the only one available for the lodge not to interfere with a holiday weekend,etc)

Please Keep the Thread Positive with your postings .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 12, 2014, 09:05 AM
Mr. Clean, Hardwater Diehard
You guys have been doing a ton of leg work to get your gathering together....hope it turns out great for you guys!!
Great job!  :clap: :thumbsup: :icefish:

Not sure it was hard work ...but a lil work ...Emailing manufacturers for product catalogs  ...which I must say most responded very well ..some didn't return my Email ..which is kinda disappointing ..other went totally digital/on line catalog ...still I like a good ol paper catalog to peruse through.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Oct 12, 2014, 01:33 PM
They were putting ice fishing stuff out today when I went  in to grab some scent control stuff
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 12, 2014, 03:26 PM
i still think 5 or possibly 6 is way too late in the day to end this. you really should rethink the times....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Oct 13, 2014, 09:00 AM
I don't think too many people will be there for the entire duration but longer hours gives more people the opportunity to make it. I'll be there in the earlier part of the gathering.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Oct 13, 2014, 03:15 PM
Just tell me what times you want me there & I will be there ... I will try to bring some food snacks whatever you guys want... It looks like 1pm till?
looking forword  it... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 13, 2014, 09:43 PM
Just curious, but what was the objection to an earlier starting time (like 10AM or 11AM) ??  Seemed like there were several requests for that.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 14, 2014, 05:15 AM
good question rodger...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Oct 15, 2014, 06:59 PM
what is am appropriate time for something like this 4,6,8 hrs ... If we did 6 hrs say 10am - 4pm   I think would be fine...    a few snacks sandwiches maybe a crock pot or 2 should be just fine for the people that are going to be there for the 6 hrs ... how many people do you expect to show ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 15, 2014, 10:00 PM
as dewey said 10-4 would be a better time...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 16, 2014, 12:44 AM
Dewey....  yes, six hours is a long time, but, if you're doing something you love, like talking to other IceFishermen about the sport you love..... time really flies !!  Add to that the chance to meet those guys you've been talking to on IS all these years, exchanging information about new fishing grounds, new tricks andd methods, checking out the gear we'll be showing off at the meeting ..... you won't believe how fast those six hours will go !!

Your suggestion about some snacks, sandwiches, coffee & cake.... all good ideas.  Let's coordinate that by posting on here what each of us will bring.I'll start it off by bringing at least two "Boxes of Joe" and a couple of dozen donuts from Dunkin' Donuts.

Starting the meeting at 10AM or 11AM is still a good idea....can we get some response to that ??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 16, 2014, 03:50 AM
I think 5 hours would be the maximum amount of time for the preseason gathering. If 50 members attend I would be really happy . We will have to see how far Gander will let us go with food& drinks . Please remember we are using there facility free of charge and there maybe other groups booked to use the lodge room the same day . If we get a low turn out we can look for another place to meet and try a different time frame in the fall of 2015. Assuming we keep having annual preseason gatherings . No date or time frame will suit everyone .

We should probably wait a half hour after the starting time before we get things going on the 2015 on-ice gathering(s) discussion and Dewey's talk about the NY. Pro-Am fishing tournament,etc. . I also have a suggestion for the 2015-16 ice season . Also know people will like to socialize and see what gear Gander has out for Ice fishing.  I would also ask if a member/members would be kind enough to take notes and photos that day so we can do a post meeting report for all those would could not attend and to refresh people memories of what happened at the event.

Due any of you think that a meeting agenda should be posted here on I.S. before the preseason gathering ? My thinking is an agenda would give members with limited time to attend a better idea of when they should arrive.

In other news I was at Thruway Sporting Goods in Walden,NY. last night they are starting to put out the ice fishing gear. They have never had a big selection of gear and what I saw looks like left over merchandise from last season. Also they are remodeling all clothing and team sports gear has be relocated to a new building next to the new Hanaford supermarket. The hunting and fishing equipment is staying at it's present location.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 16, 2014, 04:49 AM
Please use this thread in regards to the  Pre Seasons Ice Gathering.. Snacks , Topic ideas ETC

 http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=292918.0
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Oct 20, 2014, 06:24 PM
So like last year I decided to make the NYS Iceshanty badge for this year here is the link to submit a picture to possibly be chosen for the background!

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=293153.new#new (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=293153.new#new)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Oct 29, 2014, 11:50 AM
I agree with Boss J...earlier in the day allows everyone to stay as long as they wish without having to rush off at dinnertime.  10:00 or 11:00 AM sounds about right !!  How long will Gander Mtn. be willing to let us stay ???

Hey Joe.....any chance of Gander coming up with some Ice Fishing specials for us ???

Sorry Ice Balls i haven't been on the forum for a while because i have been busy with work or fishing. They have a catalog for the ice fishing season. Some pretty cool stuff but not much on sale yet. My favorite item so far i have seen this year for ice fishing is the new gander mtn jigging rod. Also clam has a whole line of great jigs that just came out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 30, 2014, 05:59 AM
DUE TO A SCHEDULING ERROR BY GANDER MTN I HAVE TO CHANGE THE DATE AND TIME
OF THE SENY PRE SEASON ICE GATEHERING THE NEW DATE AND TIME IS NOVEMBER 9th at 10 AM .
I APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCOVEINENCE THIS WILL CAUSE ANY ICE SHANTY MEMBERS AND GUESTS   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Oct 30, 2014, 06:07 AM
If the deer dont cooperate, its not a problem here. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 31, 2014, 08:04 AM
Looks like Tim Thomas from the NYS Pro -Am Tournament Series will be making an effort to  attend the Gathering
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 04, 2014, 11:42 AM
Five days to the gathering . Looking forward to it .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 14, 2014, 10:23 AM
Got about an inch or more of snow overnight ...wont be to much longer now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 14, 2014, 07:44 PM
the water ontop of the tarp over the woodpile was solid around 5pm today!   the temps are getting better!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 16, 2014, 11:57 AM
All the ponds by me where skimmed over this morning.... If it wasn't for the rain coming tomorrow and next week we would have the chance to be on the ice before Christmas! It will be here soon but until mid-december you can find me in a tree
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 16, 2014, 05:21 PM
Pre Season Ice Gathering  at Gander Mtn November 9th 2014

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(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/2014gathering2_zps562259c5.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Nov 18, 2014, 11:44 AM
Hello all! New to the forum.
Just signed up after enjoying reading and learning from it last season.

I'm in Sullivan Co and do all my fishing on a small local lake; a pond nearby has frozen solid; looking at the short term weather forecast it almost seems like I might be able to venture out on it this Saturday (11/22/14) to jig for a bit.
I have met hardwater diehard a few times on the ice, and also enjoyed attending the Gander gathering for less than an hour.
He helped me to pull more crappie through the ice last year than I ever have, thanks HD!

A Vexilar has been ordered, can't wait to use it.

I've got my ice picks, inflateable life vest, safety rope and jig poles ready, hoping for a few inches of fun!

Good luck to all, I look forward to future postings!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 18, 2014, 11:59 AM
Which Vex did you go with BlueSail ? Also that Vex will let you catch even more fish.

 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 19, 2014, 04:20 AM
Welcome BlueSail , if you do attempt a trip on Saturday be sure to bring an ice chisel(spud) with you to test the ice.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 19, 2014, 05:43 AM
Ooooh, it was 19* this morning.    I hope we are on the ice before Christmas. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 19, 2014, 11:08 AM
Ooooh, it was 19* this morning.    I hope we are on the ice before Christmas.

Monday and Tuesday are going to be the bad days... 61* and 55* after that it starts getting cold again but only 30's at night and 40's in the day... not great ice making weather.... I just hope we get good solid ice before we get snow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 19, 2014, 11:27 AM
As Long as it's cold enough to be sucking the heat at all the water, I'm good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 19, 2014, 11:32 AM
Lil snow cover would be nice ..get rid of the radiant heat factor ...not much just an 1-3 inches would be nice .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Nov 19, 2014, 01:56 PM
Thanks for the welcome!

I had 11° this morning, so still hoping to play on the pond this Saturday, might even have my new FL-18 Pro Pack II by then to try out!

First ice last year I had no mousies, but caught a few perch regardless, any specific jigging techniques for late November ice for panfish?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 20, 2014, 08:53 PM
Welcome aboard BlueSail..... where are you from??

Had to bump this thread b ack up to the top so we can stop posting in the pre-season meeting thread.

Anyone see any safe ice in Sullivan County??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 20, 2014, 09:00 PM

Water is thicker ...some skim/thin ice formed ...but the winds up here took care of any that was forming yesterday and today


, any specific jigging techniques for late November ice for panfish?

Just a short video to help you out with your new purchase ...congrats on that ..Red spikes/maggots are excellent for perch ..jig from the top down in shallow water ..perch will see the fall ...pound the bottom some and then lift it 6-12 inches ..if they are there they will rush in ...also rattlin or baits with chains work well tip with spikes or waxies



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Nov 22, 2014, 08:38 AM
If you guys want good safe ice. In about a week up to Delaware county. I was up there all week at my friends hunting cabin and it was 2 degrees almost every night!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Nov 22, 2014, 10:00 PM
Safe ice this morning!
I do not have a spud (yet) so played it real safe and stayed in the shallow section of a local pond. I needed to go out another 100 feet to get to the deeper water but chickened out. Fished for less than an hour in 3-4 feet of water on top of 2-3 inches of black ice. I could see my jig through the ice, kind of cool. Tried all of my simple tricks, bounced off bottom, pulled up some weeds, changed jigs...no bites.
But it felt good!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 23, 2014, 04:21 AM
BlueSail congratulations on getting out on the ice so early. Definitely look into getting a spud a bit of work but can be used to cut/open holes this early in the season. May I ask your general location in Sullivan county. I realize many of the lakes are privately owned just trying to get information for use in future years if we get similar cold weather spell.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 23, 2014, 10:06 PM
Looks like after Tuesday we get back to ice making weather.... until the 2nd but who knows what the weather will be like 10 days from now. The earliest I've fished from what I have pictures from is 12/18.... It would be nice to roll out of deer season and right into ice fishing again. On a different note wonder if I'll hit 2,000 posts this winter.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 25, 2014, 08:33 PM
NYS Winter Classic added another weigh station ...Sports Nuts in Rock Hill.

http://www.nyswinterclassic.com/2015Weigh-In-Station-Map.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Finders Keepers on Nov 26, 2014, 04:48 AM
We'll likely be adding one more down in your area, probably on the east side of the river and a little further south. @)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 26, 2014, 08:18 AM
That is truly great news .. I will be spreading the word to my fellow anglers in my area .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Nov 26, 2014, 02:30 PM
BlueSail congratulations on getting out on the ice so early. Definitely look into getting a spud a bit of work but can be used to cut/open holes this early in the season. May I ask your general location in Sullivan county. I realize many of the lakes are privately owned just trying to get information for use in future years if we get similar cold weather spell.
Steve
Thanks mr clean, it felt great, and a spud is on my Christmas list.
I am in the same general area as hardwater diehard in Sullivan...
The pond is back to mostly water, but the snow is floating, won't be too long now I hope!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 26, 2014, 03:12 PM
Hey Blue,
If you dont have a spud, use a rock spud/chipper.  I grew up using an axe to check the ice.  Its a little work, but you can also chop a chunk out to examine it (honeycomb, black, etc).  I still do this with early ice.

If your axe goes thru, so will you!  Keep it sharp enough to cut paper. 

k
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 28, 2014, 02:26 PM
Was looking like a pretty decent cold snap was headed my way ...but after just looking at the 10 day not so much any more ...I hope to be fishing before Christmas still.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 28, 2014, 05:27 PM
Was looking like a pretty decent cold snap was headed my way ...but after just looking at the 10 day not so much any more ...I hope to be fishing before Christmas still.

it'll still be cold at night to keep the water closer to freezing temps
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 01, 2014, 08:08 PM
Well this year I've decided to add a custom rod to my collection of ice fishing equipment (every year I try to add one big ticket thing). Decided to go with the Tuned Up Custom Precision Noodle. i mainly fish for crappies while jigging with the added gill and perch so I think this will allow me to really see that "up" bite that crappies commonly are attributed to. Read a lot of things online and talked to people who have used them and heard all good things from them so decided to pull the trigger.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 05, 2014, 10:10 PM
10 day looks good 30's during the day and 20's at night won't be long
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 07, 2014, 07:04 PM
SULLIVAN COUNTY REPORT:   Just spent the last four days in Sullivan (Hunting).  Most small ponds and lakes ar locked up, but the ice is not walkable.  Larger impoundments (White Lake, Toronto Res., Huntington) still completely open water.
Friday night, after a steady rain, the temps dropped and the entire area was a "skating rink".  Roads were treacherous.  Luckily all was gone by the next morning.
Need at least two more weeks of freezing temps before the ice will be safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 07, 2014, 10:04 PM
The lakes are prime ..a week of 20 deg weather and no wind will lock up smaller bodies of water up my way 23 deg now with low 13 for later .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Dec 09, 2014, 09:48 AM
I think this snow might be a problem for the smaller ponds that are locked up... anyone know anything about lakes jeff or superior?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Dec 09, 2014, 10:44 AM
Well it's not snowing it's sleeting out so it will actually freeze n make more ice!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 09, 2014, 03:47 PM
Well it's not snowing it's sleeting out so it will actually freeze n make more ice!!

All the ponds that were frozen over are now open.... 41* and rain all day doesn't help.... on the other hand the 10 day looks good no threat of snow and cold temperatures won't be long
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Dec 09, 2014, 06:57 PM
Almost cant wait for deer season to end(Dec 1 in Wchester).....almost !!!!!
got the sled ready ...ordered new line and will take care of reels and tipups this week....
I think January will be ready to go ....reservoirs might be a few weeks into Jan but we will find ice somewhere....hope to see you out there !!!

JK
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 09, 2014, 08:54 PM
Almost cant wait for deer season to end(Dec 1 in Wchester).....almost !!!!!

December 1st is last week it already ended in westchester? We have till the 16th here in Orange County but I quit early this year no blackpowder or late archery for me although I would've loved to hunt Sunday night and tomorrow morning....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 10, 2014, 01:22 AM
December 1st is last week it already ended in westchester? We have till the 16th here in Orange County but I quit early this year no blackpowder or late archery for me although I would've loved to hunt Sunday night and tomorrow morning....

Ended Sunday (12/7) for us Rifle guys.  No deer this year..... bummer !!  Turkey next in May.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 10, 2014, 04:21 AM
Looks like some snow headed up my way 3-5 inches  ...then the 10 day forecast looks good ...cold nights ....couple of still nights and all will be good in short order .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 10, 2014, 05:36 PM
Ended Sunday (12/7) for us Rifle guys.  No deer this year..... bummer !!  Turkey next in May.

Our rifle ended the 7th also but there is muzzleloader/late archery from the 8th to the 16th.....  I got a 8 and a doe... once rifle started I got stuck hunting one particular deer or else I would've added another doe or 2.... bad year for me this year had the opportunity but was just fixated on this one deer
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Dec 10, 2014, 07:55 PM
sorry    typing skills not the best...Westchester Dec 31
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 10, 2014, 08:34 PM
Just to give everybody a heads up the Village of Florida shut down ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating, etc (any kind of activity on the ice) on Gleamere Lake this year due to the fact they are putting aerators in the lake..... should be back to normal for next year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 11, 2014, 02:41 AM
Loudmouth879 thank you for the information on Gleanmere Lake.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 11, 2014, 04:56 AM
What is the purpose for the aerators?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 11, 2014, 05:06 PM
What is the purpose for the aerators?

My guess is to keep the weeds down throughout the whole year/keep the dock open across from the pump house/make it easier for water to enter the pump house.... I'm not 100% sure of the purpose but that is my guess.... where they are/will be on the lake I'm not sure because I haven't been up there so I'm not sure if they are in the water yet but when I have time to ride by I'll spread the info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 12, 2014, 10:10 PM
Oh man that's bad news. That's my go to lake when I don't feel like driving up to Monticello being its so close to home. Cant count on the lakes up in Bear Mountain being opened onless theres 2 feet of ice up there & you can get someone to get off there Butt & go out & check the ice !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 12, 2014, 10:13 PM
Thanks for the heads up Loudmouth. Time to start looking for somewhere local to go. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 13, 2014, 10:04 AM
and found out the reason for the aerators is to help control the weeds because they can not put chemicals in the lake due to the fact that it is a reservoir and there being a cricket frog "population" although I've never seen one
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 13, 2014, 11:16 AM
i went up to morningside today. theres still open water! its going to be a while yet...   every lake i passed had open water on it. a good friend drove western sullivan county yesterday and superior, white, toronto, highland, huntington all open! even the little ponds on the sides of the roads, 30-50 FOOT across, still had open water....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 13, 2014, 02:38 PM
That wind was wicked the last couple days ...broke up some of the ice that formed on the smaller ponds/waterways  :%$#!:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 13, 2014, 02:56 PM
i went up to morningside today. theres still open water! its going to be a while yet...   every lake i passed had open water on it. a good friend drove western sullivan county yesterday and superior, white, toronto, highland, huntington all open! even the little ponds on the sides of the roads, 30-50 FOOT across, still had open water....

Frozen water out my window here in OC...

(http://i59.tinypic.com/21owjrt.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 14, 2014, 05:14 AM
Boss J thank you for the report on Sullivan County ice conditions. Wetdreams off of route 17k in the Town of Montgomery is Winding Hills Park only the main lake is open for ice fishing. It is called Diamond Lake approx. 40 acres in surface area ,yellow perch, blue gills, sunfish, largemouth bass, possibly crappie. The lake is controlled by Orange County Parks Association. I will look through my fishing info. on local lakes believe I have phone number for the ranger station in park. They have a policy similar to Harriman and Sterling Forest state parks, but check the ice more often then either of those parks has in recent years. The closet bait shop is Tom's in Middletown/Fair Oaks ,NY. off of route 17m.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Dec 15, 2014, 10:59 AM
It's going to rain on Tuesday to... Looks like it might be another late start again this year!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 15, 2014, 12:02 PM
Might get a cold spell next week according to 10 day ....last chance for a Christmas opener...if not first week in January as in the past ...pretty much a normal pattern thus far ...keeping my fingers crossed ..got a lot of new gear/techniques  to field test .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 15, 2014, 04:25 PM
I'm still waiting on my new TUCR noodle to get to my house so I wouldn't mind no ice until it arrives. After Wednesday the cold spell begins
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 15, 2014, 05:16 PM
Loudmouth I took a ride past Glenmere yesterday. There were maybe 6-8 aerators setup & working straight out from the pump house. I don't know why they need to shut the whole lake down because of the aerators but I guess you cant blame them because you know someone would have to push it & get to close & fall in then turn around & sue the town for there own stupidity. Mr clean thanks for the info. I guess ill have to try fishing Round Lake & Walton Lake. I know your not supposed to use gas augers on Walton Lake. Ill have to do some searching. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 15, 2014, 05:23 PM
Loudmouth I took a ride past Glenmere yesterday. There were maybe 6-8 aerators setup & working straight out from the pump house. I don't know why they need to shut the whole lake down because of the aerators but I guess you cant blame them because you know someone would have to push it & get to close & fall in then turn around & sue the town for there own stupidity.

Good to know I'll probably take a ride by this weekend. Talked to an inside source and they said the shut down of the lake was more to do with snowmobiles that use the lake (even though they really shouldn't be since its a reservoir there shouldn't be any gas motors on there) than ice fishing but we'll see what happens they also said it might not be shut down the whole season.... on the plus side the aerators will keep the lake nice and oxygenated lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 15, 2014, 06:38 PM
Yes there are a lot of snowmobiles on there some times. For the most part most of them do stay away from the ice fisherman & I have had a couple that have stopped & offered to drag my things off the lake. That's the last thing the reservoir needs is a snowmobile going thru the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 15, 2014, 07:49 PM
A snowmobile thru the ice = structure = fish.  Just give me the GPS co-ords  ha ha ha ha

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Dec 17, 2014, 10:21 PM
Looks like it may be time to break out the boat again....Last years early ice spoiled me. I really thought we would be on safe ice by now! I might have to give the open water Walleye 1 more chance to jump in my frying pan. ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 17, 2014, 10:39 PM
Looks like it may be time to break out the boat again....Last years early ice spoiled me. I really thought we would be on safe ice by now! I might have to give the open water Walleye 1 more chance to jump in my frying pan. ;D ;D

When I went through the pictures I have of ice fishing (started taking pictures in 07 or 08) the earliest pictures I have of ice fishing are from last year and that was on the 18th of December all the other pictures are just after Xmas or the first week of January.... I'd say we're right on tract for a normal start hearing of a cold snap coming starting the 27th..... it'll be soon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 18, 2014, 07:38 AM
i know 20 years ago i would be ob the ice 1st or 2nd week of decenber at the latest!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Dec 18, 2014, 12:16 PM
I was fishing good ice last year by Dec. 7th and probably could have been out sooner. This year I was lucky to find safe ice that I was able to fish on Dec. 13th! I do know that a few brave souls were out on Morningside before Thanksgiving this year! The recent warm up changed everything here locally. Most bodies of water in lower Sullivan county have opened back up. It won't be long before we're out and about again! I wish everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday/Icefishing Season! ;D ;D ;D

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Post by: mr.clean on Dec 19, 2014, 04:21 AM
Wetdreams before I forget here are the phone numbers for Winding Hills Park ranger station and Tom's Bait shop.

Winding Hills Park  (8450-457-4918                Tom's Bait Shop (845)- 733-4642              box398 Prosporus Valley Road  Middletown,NY.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Dec 19, 2014, 01:52 PM
Reelem if you got em, Do you have stock in HT ? Not asking where you are fishing, but where about in the county is home?
I've been out for awhile now also. And two days on good pure see through black ice prior to Thanksgiving. At the end of that real cold snap. cheeers
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Post by: boss j on Dec 19, 2014, 04:41 PM
went to morningside this afternoon to see how its holding up. well not good! bout 85-90 percent OPEN WATER with 8-10 inch waves!!!    i might check another pond tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 19, 2014, 05:27 PM
Mr Clean thanks for the info. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Dec 21, 2014, 08:41 AM
While we are waiting for safe ice to form, here is a list of dates on the Fireman's Icefishing calendar that might interest you.

Swan Lake 1/25
Fallsburg 1/31 -- Echo Lake
Loch Sheldrake 2/7
Hurleyville 2/14 -- Morningside Lake
Monticello 2/21  -- Sackett Lake

Happy Holidays to Everyone
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 21, 2014, 09:28 AM
Winter Solstice  starts at 6:03 pm today ...maybe Ol' Man Winter will get the hint and stick around and bring us some seasonal temperatures . 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 21, 2014, 11:34 AM
Winter Solstice  starts at 6:03 pm today ...maybe Ol' Man Winter will get the hint and stick around and bring us some seasonal temperatures .

All the ponds by my house are almost completely frozen over.... for the third time..... unfortunately all the rain coming will send us back to square one...I hope the 4th time is the charm.... weather looks better after the 27th
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 21, 2014, 11:48 AM
All the ponds by my house are almost completely frozen over.... for the third time..... unfortunately all the rain coming will send us back to square one...I hope the 4th time is the charm.... weather looks better after the 27th

AGREED ...first week in January

thought we would be fishing like these folks by now ...with that November tease

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 21, 2014, 12:15 PM
AGREED ...first week in January

thought we would be fishing like these folks by now ...with that November tease



I just got done watching that! I watch it every week glad it's on youtube.... wish it was on tv by us tho
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 23, 2014, 06:29 AM
Well I hope this is accurate


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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 24, 2014, 11:46 AM
Loudmouth I took a ride past Glenmere yesterday. There were maybe 6-8 aerators setup & working straight out from the pump house. I don't know why they need to shut the whole lake down because of the aerators but I guess you cant blame them because you know someone would have to push it & get to close & fall in then turn around & sue the town for there own stupidity. Mr clean thanks for the info. I guess ill have to try fishing Round Lake & Walton Lake. I know your not supposed to use gas augers on Walton Lake. Ill have to do some searching. Walt

Took a ride up there today and there are about a dozen to 2 dozen set up and working and they go all they way in front of the park now....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Dec 24, 2014, 12:23 PM
It looks like it's going to be a late start this year...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 24, 2014, 01:39 PM
I predict the 2nd week in January up in Monticello !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Dec 24, 2014, 02:52 PM
That's about what I was thinking to... bummer.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 24, 2014, 07:18 PM
look into the higher elevations! i have been out 3 times so far!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 26, 2014, 12:49 PM
10 day looks like junk again.... When will we get out of this weather pattern?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 26, 2014, 01:48 PM
My neck of the woods 10 day don't look to awful...teens at night after Sunday ...keeping my fingers crossed 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 26, 2014, 01:51 PM
I'm getting ready to dig my kayak back out....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 27, 2014, 01:10 AM
Greetings I hope everyone had and good Christmas . Just wanted to let you all know Thruway Sporting Goods in Walden,NY. currently has all in stock footwear on sale along with clothing. The add can be found on page 21 of Friday's Times Herald Record (newspaper) . I'm sorry that I can not post more details.The sale is in effect to Wednesday Dec.31 . My post will be deleted if I do since paying sponsors of this website sell similar merchandise. Please feel free to send me a personal message if you would like more information. I was looking to purchase a pair of Muck Boots for this season so went to Thruway last night did not know about sale got a pair of Arctic Pros's for the best price I've seen yet this year.

Also will check the Fallsburg Fire Dept. Facebook page to see if any more information has been posted on their contest. thank you Reelemin for the information on the various Sullivan county fire dept.'s contests.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 27, 2014, 02:23 AM
what did you pay? The best price I've got is a local guy at $120
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 27, 2014, 02:40 AM
Kb I paid in the same price range believe $119.95 with the sale discount. One reason I purchased the Arctic Pros's instead of Arctic Sports. The other reason the only had my shoe size in the Arctic Pros's .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 27, 2014, 07:51 AM
That's a good price for Mucks ...I got a pair of the Sport a lil while ago they seem to be the real deal ..now if the ice would only return ...and stay .If it gets into the teens at night ...as predicted ...I might be able to trek out after the 6th of January .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 27, 2014, 08:55 AM
It is the best price that I found, even off the Internet. I also had the satisfaction of buying from a local retailer.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 28, 2014, 12:28 PM
The Big Chill has begun ...temperature is dropping fast ....little less wind would be nice for the overnight .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Dec 28, 2014, 02:29 PM
I plan on being on the ice in 10 days-2 weeks based on the forecast. ..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 29, 2014, 10:56 AM
Received my new rod today and all I can say is it's very well built. I got the Tuned Up Custom rod precision noodle and the tip is very very very sensitive.  Just tossed on a 1/64th on a piece of line and held it through the guides and the tip loaded! No more dealing with spring bobbers. The tip is neon green so easy to see the lift bites often associated with crappie. Seems to have a nice strong backbone as well..... will give a better review once we get ice. Here are a couple pics.....

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(http://i57.tinypic.com/11h89ah.jpg)

Let me know if anyone wants more detailed pictures and I'll put them up
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Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Dec 29, 2014, 11:35 AM
Does anyone know anything about the Swan Lake tournament scheduled for 1/25? Is that an open derby or is that for kids? Last year I happened to be on the lake when a small kids derby was going on. I'd sure hate to be the dummy who shows up to a kids contest locked and loaded for a tournament! I've never seen any information on the Swan Lake derby. 
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Post by: Reelemin on Dec 29, 2014, 05:51 PM
Redneck Fishfinder, I believe the Swan Lake Derby is open to Kids and Adults...I will post again when I get more info on it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Dec 29, 2014, 09:49 PM
Thank you Reelemin, let me know If you can find anything out. I want to fish some derbys this winter!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 30, 2014, 06:12 AM
Redneck Fishfinder I did a search on Bing looking for a website or Facebook page for Swan Lake,NY. fire dept. . I found that back in 2011 there were a few posts here on Ice Shanty . One contained a contact phone number hopefully it will be of help. (845)-292-6918

                                 Steve
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Post by: numinous on Dec 30, 2014, 09:35 AM
Hudson Valley Weather has the 5 day temperature ranging from 18-23 at night and 30-40 during the day. Let's keep our fingers crossed!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 30, 2014, 05:01 PM
Keeping my fingers crossed hoping to get out next Tuesday or Wednesday in Sullivan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 30, 2014, 06:18 PM
I hope you're right  bro!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Dec 30, 2014, 06:45 PM
Thank you Reelemin, let me know If you can find anything out. I want to fish some derbys this winter!
I just received an email confirming The Swan Lake derby run by the Swan Lake FD is open to Kids and Adults. Registration is usually by the tennis courts across from the old Stevensville Hotel.
When I see the flyer for this event I'll relay more info....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 30, 2014, 07:44 PM
I went by Round Lake in Monroe today & it had no ice but Walton Lake Was skimmed over on half the lake. Monticello next weekend I hope !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 30, 2014, 07:57 PM
well the ponds and smaller lakes are skimming over up here now. just remember guys and gals, ITS ONLY SKIM ICE at this time! come next week there should be some walkable ice around. its still gonna be a little bit for and of the larger bodies of water to lock up but its coming fast enough. be safe!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Dec 30, 2014, 10:26 PM
Hey fellas!

Hope everyone enjoyed the holiday and let's hope for a safe season

                                    Bcshanty



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 31, 2014, 03:09 PM
Took a ride through Harriman today. Smaller lakes all locked up, larger ones like Tiorati and Sebago about 80%
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 31, 2014, 03:55 PM
56* and Rain on Sunday..... looks like we'll be starting over on any lakes/ponds that are just skimmed over.... The good news is cold prior to that and cold after that
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jaycr3183 on Dec 31, 2014, 06:07 PM
Head North boys, thats what I am doing next weekend, theres a few spots that are going to be locked by next weekend I assume. First and last ice, always the best!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 01, 2015, 08:30 AM
I hope the weather makes enough ice in Monticello area before Sunday so when it rains it will melt most ice but re freeze quick with more ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Jan 01, 2015, 11:22 AM
Anyone have info on Toronto res up by Monticello. thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 01, 2015, 05:10 PM
quailman2....As always Toronto freezes later than some of the smaller bodies of water in Sullivan County. There was some Ice on Toronto today but it had alot of open water on the Iroquois side of the reservoir.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kings9 on Jan 02, 2015, 01:59 PM
any safe ice in Monticello?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 02, 2015, 02:01 PM
Kings probaly not
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 02, 2015, 05:59 PM
i walked on 3 inches today. clear black ice. was crackin alot and a little scary   as lpng as theres not too much rain things should be good to go by mid week...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 03, 2015, 12:23 PM
Anybody get out today?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 03, 2015, 12:48 PM
I did!
Less than 3" ice (closer to 2"). Sullivan.
Didn't have a lot of time to search for the fish though, caught some sunnies on small pimple with mousy. I should have tried closer to shore, they (perch) were shallower last year at this time.
I used my new spud, boy it makes a lot of noise, must scare fish away for miles!! Made a few holes then circled back and started. Any tricks, or dig hole and come back later?

Snowing hard now, rain on the way but COLD forecast; see you all out next weekend!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 03, 2015, 12:55 PM
Where abouts in Sullivan?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Jan 03, 2015, 06:47 PM
Hey thanks reelemin is it decent fishing there .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 03, 2015, 07:25 PM
Hey everyone, new to ice shanty, still getting the hang of thing's ( thank's for the help wetdream's) Is there SAFE ice anywhere? I know most guy's on here are from Rockland/Orange county area. Doesn't help tommorow high of 60 degrees. Yeah, I said 60 degrees in January.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 03, 2015, 07:37 PM
I did!
Less than 3" ice (closer to 2"). Sullivan.
Didn't have a lot of time to search for the fish though, caught some sunnies on small pimple with mousy. I should have tried closer to shore, they (perch) were shallower last year at this time.
I used my new spud, boy it makes a lot of noise, must scare fish away for miles!! Made a few holes then circled back and started. Any tricks, or dig hole and come back later?

Snowing hard now, rain on the way but COLD forecast; see you all out next weekend!

May try and get out on Thursday or Friday up by you  ...with temps hitting the single digits overnights during the week should be good ..got to follow them perch from shallow weeds to the larger flats . Hope your new Vex is serving you well

Hey everyone, new to ice shanty, still getting the hang of thing's ( thank's for the help wetdream's) Is there SAFE ice anywhere? I know most guy's on here are from Rockland/Orange county area. Doesn't help tommorow high of 60 degrees. Yeah, I said 60 degrees in January.


Not much fishable ice up my way ...every thing get reset early last week ...so it begins anew
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 03, 2015, 07:45 PM
Orange County Ice, Dan I don't think there will be any safe ice in Monticello until Thursday. The weekend should be good on most lakes up there. No problem helping you getting started on ice shanty. If you have any questions ask away because you will get a lot of help here. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 04, 2015, 05:35 AM
Orange County Ice welcome to the Ice shanty family as Wetdreams said feel free to ask questions. I'm also an Orange County ice man located north of you in the Town of New Windsor.

Quailman2 here is some additional info. on Toronto reservoir (Sullivan county) . There is a small parking/access area at the end of Muscoe road off of rt.55 look for sign saying The Pennisula-Chapan Estates . Chapan Estates is a high end gated community that surrounds most of the reservoir . To the right of the parking area is a gate do not drive past if gate is open if spotted by home owners or development security force you will be escorted out of the development. To the left of the parking spot(facing the water ) is the outlet from Black Lake I would stay close to the shore line on the right side of this bay no idea how much current flow in this area. The average depth in the bay is 5 feet with some deeper spots. If you walk out to the end of the peninsula water eventually drops to depth of 20 feet. This is a long walk especially if ice is snow covered . I would contact the DEC region 3 office in New Paltz ,NY. to see if gas powered augers and motorized vehicles are allowed on the ice. Also remember this reservoir is used for hydroelectric generation there maybe a gap between the bottom of ice surface and water at times depending on how much water is pulled from the reservoir.  I have no idea how the fishing is it has only been the last 3-4 years that water levels have been high enough to launch a rowboat/canoe from the parking area. Also on the other side of the peninsula a portion of the reservoir is marked off with buoys the Iroquois Sportsman's club owns the fishing rights in the marked off area.

I see more south east New York members returning just to let you all know there are a few gatherings of Ice shanty members planned for the coming season. The first is Saturday Jan.31 at the Fallsburg Fire Dept. contest. The contest starts at 7AM and is held on Echo Lake in South Fallsburg,NY. (this lake is also know as Alta Lake) Access to the lake and contest registration is held at the Firemen's Camp on Westwood drive. I started a thread on the different gathering and will revive it latter this coming week. I will try and get some more info. on this contest.

Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 04, 2015, 08:46 AM
Thank's Mr.Clean, looking forward for more info on gathering's/contest's. Anyone here fish White Lake in Sullivan?
Looking to expand my horizon's this year. With so many bodies of water within a reasonable driving distance it would be a shame to go to the same spot's year after year. That was my main motivation to join ice shanty to begin with!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Jan 04, 2015, 08:53 AM
Thanks Mr clean the firemens contest can you bring a ATV. Also thank you for the report on Toronto Res.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 04, 2015, 11:33 AM
Haven't logged on in a while good to see this thread still going strong! Good luck to everyone this year and stay dry!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 04, 2015, 02:11 PM
37 * now ..not certain its going to hit 48 * by 5 PM as predicted ...heavy fog though ...not good for the ice ..but those temps are a lot better then predicted ..the two inches of snow seems to be sticking around too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 04, 2015, 03:07 PM
Appreciate the frequent updates hardwater diehard. I do most of my fishing in your neck of the wood's, hope we all will be out there soon. I'm sure everyone know's by now that we are supposed to get some really cold temps later in the week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 05, 2015, 05:41 AM
Shellfish welcome to the website, could you please add your general location to your profile/avatar. This helps other when answering questions. Thank you . Orange County Ice from what I have heard the state access to white Lake is not plowed regularly . There is a Municipal parking lot off of Rt.55 just past the Town of Bethel Justice court and fire house. (heading toward Swan Lake) If you go with a buddy maybe able to unload vehicle and then park in this lot.

Quailman2 I will make a phone call and see what they say about ATV's and Snowmobiles . This Is the first time for me fishing this contest ,no idea how much parking space there is at lake.

Just for everyone knowledge both the Monticello and Loch Sheldrake fire departments have websites. Do a search to find them or message me. I did not see any information posted on either contest. Also the annual King of The Ice contest is on Sunday Feb.15,2015 at White Lake. The Sullivan County Conservation club host contest. Once again do a search for the website. I'm sorry but if I post the different websites my post or info. maybe deleted since I have not gotten any of the contest info. cleared by Moderator Adk Roy .

One last item Thruway Sporting Goods on Oak street in Walden,NY. (Hanaford Supermarket) has various ice fishing gear on sale. The add was in Friday's Times Herald Record newspaper on page 18 (I think) . Once more sorry I can not post items or prices. The sponsors that keep this website free of membership fees sell similar products so website admin. will delete info.
Steve








Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 05, 2015, 07:20 AM
Anyone know how the lakes are looking in Sullivan? Trying to get out Wednesday Huntington, superior or wherever is safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2015, 11:06 AM
The ice should've held up pretty well with this wind. The pond by me is still frozen over looking good to go for this weekend but bring a spud just in case....

hit the 2000 mark man that's a lot but then I see adkroy's post count and realize I have a long way to go
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 05, 2015, 11:12 AM
The ice should've held up pretty well with this wind. The pond by me is still frozen over looking good to go for this weekend but bring a spud just in case....

hit the 2000 mark man that's a lot but then I see adkroy's post count and realize I have a long way to go

You think I'm bad, check this out:
top ten posters
Mainehazmt 9,777
billditrite 9,556
Rebelss 9,048
 rgfixit 8,967
adkRoy 8,296
 maineduckhunter 7,655
 Raquettedacker 7,621
ice dawg 6,291
filetandrelease 6,138
Skipper 5,976
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 05, 2015, 02:08 PM
You think you have a long way Loudmouth879? This is post 18 for me!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 05, 2015, 02:10 PM
The lakes by me took a beating ...opened up  a lot ...mostly the wind is just keeping the water moving(very windy over night up till now)  ...it is suppose to calm down some later 5-10 mph ..so they should lock up tonight . I am certain the larger lakes are not traversable .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 05, 2015, 02:16 PM
Going to be my first time out on the ice this year. Do you guys have any spots close to Long Island to recommend? And as a quick question how long does it take to get one of NYC's special reservoir access permit.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 05, 2015, 02:21 PM
Going to be my first time out on the ice this year. Do you guys have any spots close to Long Island to recommend? And as a quick question how long does it take to get one of NYC's special reservoir access permit.

believe you can apply on line and print it out

https://a826-web01.nyc.gov/recpermitapp/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 05, 2015, 02:27 PM
Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2015, 03:35 PM
You think I'm bad, check this out:
top ten posters
Mainehazmt 9,777
billditrite 9,556
Rebelss 9,048
 rgfixit 8,967
adkRoy 8,296
 maineduckhunter 7,655
 Raquettedacker 7,621
ice dawg 6,291
filetandrelease 6,138
Skipper 5,976

But you're almost top dog for NY... or squirrel I should say  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 05, 2015, 04:42 PM
But you're almost top dog for NY... or squirrel I should say  ;D

yeah but try as I might, I'll never be able to surpass RGfixit, he's retired now and on here way more than me.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fisher277d on Jan 05, 2015, 04:48 PM
I fly fish the croton alot during summer n fall and have my dep watershed permit, is this all i need to ice fish the reservoir?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fishfeller on Jan 05, 2015, 05:01 PM
Anybody know what happened to Bob's bait and tackle in Katonah?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 05, 2015, 05:37 PM
yeah but try as I might, I'll never be able to surpass RGfixit, he's retired now and on here way more than me.  ;D
I was on that list for awhile. :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Jan 05, 2015, 06:50 PM
Hello everyone, i know a lot of you here fished Greenwood Lake...so there was a 44 lb muskie caught yesterday from a boat, almost beat state record.
Here is the link to the article..http://www.fishhound.com/content/fishing-tale-almost-made-record-books (http://www.fishhound.com/content/fishing-tale-almost-made-record-books)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 05, 2015, 07:05 PM
Is this legit? Greenwood get's a TON of fishing pressure, amazing if this is true.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Jan 05, 2015, 07:10 PM
here is the original article with better picture http://www.northjersey.com/towns/mt-lakes-man-s-muskie-nearly-beats-state-record-1.1166204?page=all (http://www.northjersey.com/towns/mt-lakes-man-s-muskie-nearly-beats-state-record-1.1166204?page=all)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2015, 07:37 PM
Hello everyone, i know a lot of you here fished Greenwood Lake...so there was a 44 lb muskie caught yesterday from a boat, almost beat state record.
Here is the link to the article..

that was caught back in December.... i think around the 10th on the Jersey side guy was vertical jigging for eyes

here's the old article about it.... if he didn't bring it home to celebrate he would be the state record holder
 
http://www.northjersey.com/towns/mt-lakes-man-s-muskie-nearly-beats-state-record-1.1166204?page=all (http://www.northjersey.com/towns/mt-lakes-man-s-muskie-nearly-beats-state-record-1.1166204?page=all)

My fish was only 7.5" shorter but approximately 20lbs lighter as I never weighed it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 05, 2015, 07:52 PM
And so it begin's, nice job Loudmouth879, bringing clarity to the thread.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2015, 08:13 PM
the article read he used 6lb test ??? that's it, i'm taking off the 4 lb. and spooling 6lb ice trilene ;D

hey I had 8lb on
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2015, 08:13 PM
And so it begin's, nice job Loudmouth879, bringing clarity to the thread.

Now I wish I weighed mine to actually see what it weighed lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Jan 05, 2015, 08:35 PM
Original weight of the fish was over 45 pounds the day he caught it (sunday), but because he had to wait till monday to get the certified scale, fish lost weight and was only around 40 pounds. Otherwise he would have made record.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 05, 2015, 08:41 PM
Anybody know what happened to Bob's bait and tackle in Katonah?

Bob's is closed, Owner - John sold the shop last year.  There are two other bait shops in the area - One off of Route 35 in Cross River http://www.bedfordsportsman.com and Big Wave Sport and Tackle on Route 6 in Mahopac.
   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2015, 08:42 PM
Original weight of the fish was over 45 pounds the day he caught it (sunday), but because he had to wait till monday to get the certified scale, fish lost weight and was only around 40 pounds. Otherwise he would have made record.

I'm not saying it wasn't a record fish if he had it weighed the day he caught it. Obviously it was big and legit and its all over every fishing forum that I've read.... I just know that I would've drove to any NJ environmental office or anywhere in NY to have that thing weighed if I thought it was close to being a record.... the weight difference between the length of mine and the length of his alone is 15lbs so I'm not saying its a fib I'm just saying it wasn't caught last week but instead about a month ago and also that the guy who caught the fish was lazy (no offense to the person who caught the fish if you read this)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 05, 2015, 08:44 PM
I fly fish the croton alot during summer n fall and have my dep watershed permit, is this all i need to ice fish the reservoir?

You'll also need your NYS Fishing License  ;D

*Note* Croton Reservoir and Kensico are closed to ice fishing.  All the other East of Hudson Reservoirs are open unless otherwise posted by DEP.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 05, 2015, 10:48 PM
i was on the boat with that musky 44 pounds on our scale and the baitshop scale but we couldnt get a certified scale at 9 in the morning on sunday tried like hell called everyone and their mother but couldnt get it weighed till monday by dec in Hacketstown
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2015, 11:03 PM
i was on the boat with that musky 44 pounds on our scale and the baitshop scale but we couldnt get a certified scale at 9 in the morning on sunday tried like hell called everyone and their mother but couldnt get it weighed till monday by dec in Hacketstown

should've tried kaseys cast a ways in greenville open 24 hours.... I'm sure they have a certified scale since they are a weigh in station for the NYS Ice Pro Am tournament.... might not have mattered since it was in ny but it would've been better than waiting a day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 06, 2015, 05:22 AM
NYBasser welcome to Ice Shanty, I have know idea how often it freezes over but you could try Lake Ronkonkama (spelling? ) . Also remember gas powered augers are not permitted on the NYC water supply reservoirs only hand and electric.

Loudmouth879 congrats on surpassing 2,000 posts. Also to me that fact you have a video of the catch and a mount of your musky means more then the actual weight of the fish. Both your fish and the gentlemen's in article are impressive and show conditions are good to produce a state record fish from either lake.

Looking like many of the smaller lakes will be ready by this weekend. Everyone remember safety first and enjoy yourself if you do venture out ice fishing.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 06, 2015, 09:43 AM
Thanks a lot! I've fished the Ronk in the summer before, and it was not that productive. That's why I've been trying to look for other lakes to ice fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 06, 2015, 10:07 AM
Both your fish and the gentlemen's in article are impressive and show conditions are good to produce a state record fish from either lake.


I don't think a NYS record muskie will ever come out of Greenwood as the record is close to 70lbs.... best chance for that is up in the St. Lawrence River
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 06, 2015, 12:19 PM
Has there been any talk of planning a get together for southern  NY this year?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 06, 2015, 06:44 PM
If we get good ice, I'd like to see a gathering down in the lower orange/Rockland area. We do great here, and it would give the guys down here less travel time for a change.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Jan 06, 2015, 07:06 PM
I was also in the boat that day....my boat! It was pretty exciting. We called police stations,EVERY bait station in the area, meat markets, and marinas, and nobody had a certified scale. The fish weighed 45 lbs on my chatillion scale. Definitely a NJ state record, and very close to the IGFA 6lb World record of 44lbs 11oz.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 06, 2015, 07:36 PM
If we get good ice, I'd like to see a gathering down in the lower orange/Rockland area. We do great here, and it would give the guys down here less travel time for a change.

Sounds's good to me pooley
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 06, 2015, 09:34 PM
made it back out this afternoon. had to really work the fish till the sun got down below the tree tops. then the bite turned on hardcore!!! kept 8 crappies and 4 gills. i lost about 5 or 6 crappies at the hole and 1 was a monster. i had 8" hole and it was every bit back to belly the size of the whole! also had a 14" walleye, my first on my spoons. was a great evening. ice is great! solid black and about 5-5 1/2" thick.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 06, 2015, 11:14 PM
If we get good ice, I'd like to see a gathering down in the lower orange/Rockland area. We do great here, and it would give the guys down here less travel time for a change.
more than happy to go to more then one! Haha  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 07, 2015, 04:29 AM
Loudmouth I agree did not know the record for Musky was that heavy.

 Ice boy19 I have to bump the thread back up here to page 1 as it is currently buried somewhere among the NY. General community pages. This is for everyone information there are gatherings of Ice Shanty members from south east New York planned for the following dates and locations Saturday Jan.31 Fallsburg,NY. fire dept contest held on Echo Lake (also shown as Alta Lake on some maps) in South Fallsburg, NY. The second gathering is Sat. Feb.14 Hurleyville,NY. Fire Dept. contest at Morningside Lake/park in the town of Fallsburg,NY. Hopefully conditions allow us to meet one last time on Sat. March 7 at Chodikee Lake by New Paltz/Ulster County ,NY.
  There are links and information on the 2 fire dept.'s contest in the thread started by Adk Roy found stickied near the top of NY. General Community. Both of the fire dept. contests are in Sullivan County.
  Some long time members will remember that since Feb.2009 we have had an annual outing at Lake Huntington in Western Sullivan County. Last season we set a date in January but went to back up date after not being able to find anyone who would check condition of ice on Lake Huntington. The Back up date was the Saturday of Presidents Day weekend unfortunately winter storm Pax arrived a day or two before and dumped over 20 inches of snow on the lake we planned to use some members showed up and fished in deep snow/slush but it was basically a bust.  To give the member who has organized the outing the last few years a break I started the fore mentioned thread this past April asking for suggestions. I decide to go with at least one contest as the contest organizer is responsible for checking ice conditions and not an Ice Shanty member.
I will make some phone calls later today to get additional information on the Fallsburg contest and some other Sullivan County fire dept. contests that maybe of interest to members. The Fallsburg Fire Dept. Facebook page has not been update since they first posted the contest date.

Any member who would like to organize/hold additional events please feel free to do so I will not be offended.  If this winter 's conditions allow I personally think some of you members from Rockland County and  areas south of it should try and get together at one of the lakes in Harriman State Park. As some of you know we had a preseason meeting back on Sunday Nov.9 at the Middletown Gander Mountain, I suggest we set a time and place to hold the 2015 preseason meeting before many of us leave this site at the end of 2015 season.

Also I ask once more any member who is familiar with the lakes found on the east side of the Hudson River (Westchester to Dutchess Counties) please post your suggestions in this thread as possible locations for 2016 outings.

Respectfully Mr.Clean/ Steve        PS. sorry for being so lengthy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 07, 2015, 08:28 AM
Lower Sullivan county ...I found 5 inches of ice on private lake at 1500 ft.. on a southern shore out to 200 plus yards ..clear black ice ...plus 1-2 inches of powered snow . Note this is one of the first area/lakess that freeze first and usually has traversable ice the fist week in January
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 07, 2015, 08:35 AM
Most of whites in Putnam should be good by the weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2015, 09:59 AM
Here in Orange County the pond by my house is safe to walk on the guy who owns it shoveled the snow off of a section of it yesterday.... its about football field size for reference
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 07, 2015, 12:52 PM
Smaller lakes should be gtg by the weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 07, 2015, 04:17 PM
Most of whites in Putnam should be good by the weekend.

KB - Let Me know if you get out this weekend.  (White Pond, Upton Lake)  I'll be in Florida, but hopefully next weekend I'll be out on the ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 07, 2015, 05:18 PM
Will do.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rich_Weinberg on Jan 07, 2015, 06:45 PM
Does anyone go by Harriman Park to see if Lake Tiorati is open for ice fishing?  It would be nice to go ice fishing this weekend, and this cold snap is making ice.  I searched, and can not find any PIPC website that lists status.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 07, 2015, 06:49 PM
KB - Let Me know if you get out this weekend.  (White Pond, Upton Lake)  I'll be in Florida, but hopefully next weekend I'll be out on the ice!

Upton had about 2 inches this am about 10am ... fyi....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 07, 2015, 07:07 PM
Does anyone go by Harriman Park to see if Lake Tiorati is open for ice fishing?  It would be nice to go ice fishing this weekend, and this cold snap is making ice.  I searched, and can not find any PIPC website that lists status.
You have to call Tiorati circle office, the number is on the website, as of today nothing open need 6 inches average ice to open.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 07, 2015, 07:11 PM
845-351-2568 for Tiorati.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: YO1157 on Jan 07, 2015, 08:52 PM
wheres lake Tiorati, i think id like to get my buddy Serge and fish there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2015, 10:41 PM
How is greenwood lk  looking?

My guess is that's going to be awhile since it's a deep lake on the NY side another week or 2 at least.... Jersey side is shallower so better chance over there but I'd check before you walk out there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 07, 2015, 11:01 PM
Does anyone go by Harriman Park to see if Lake Tiorati is open for ice fishing?  It would be nice to go ice fishing this weekend, and this cold snap is making ice.  I searched, and can not find any PIPC website that lists status.
Harriman  won't be open for quite some time. Even if there was 6 inches today they would not open any lakes. I've been on some of them the day they open and there has been 8-10 inches on average. They like to wait  :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Jan 08, 2015, 01:36 AM
So if there is a red flag, but you check the ice yourself and it is safe to fish, you still cant? Will you get a ticket?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 08, 2015, 01:51 AM
Try it yourself & let us know ! The flags are there for a Reason ! Yes they will run you off the lake But im not sure about the ticket.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 08, 2015, 02:16 AM
YuranB if you see a red flag or red on sign by a lake do not go on the ice. If spotted by park police or reported by other park visitors you will be asked to get off the lake. Also maybe ticketed I suggest that you or anyone thinking of making a trip to Harriman or Sterling Forest state parks call first before making the trip. (DO THIS EVEN AFTER YOU KNOW LAKES HAVE BEEN OPEN FOR FISHING. THINGS CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS. ALSO REMEMBER ONLY CERTIAN LAKES ARE OPEN TO ICE FISHING IN EITHER PARK) Just for everyone knowledge Indian Lake off of route 17A in Sterling Forest is privately owned property.

Here are phone numbers for the state parks and a county park off of route 17K in Orange County.

Lake Tiorotti field office (845)-351-2568                    Sterling Forest Visitors center  (845)-351-5907

Winding Hills Park ranger station  (845)-457-4918  This park has a policy similar to Harriman and Sterling Forest. Just past the entrance/gate house there is a sign posted on ice conditions. The small pond by entrance is closed to fishing in the winter. Only the main lake in park is open to ice fishing. It is called Diamond lake you may park by the flag pole or at the ranger station. I'm not sure of the park's hours, the closet bait shops are Toms in Fair Oaks/Middletown (off of route 17M) ,Thruway Sporting Goods in Walden (opens at 9 AM) and if coming from Sullivan County Sport Nuts in Rock Hill.

On a different topic please see my recent post on page 5 of the SENY Gatherings Suggestions thread. I also see members returning from last and previous seasons along with new members it is good to have all of you here on Ice Shanty.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 08, 2015, 08:16 AM
Hi All,
New to the board but I've been ice fishing for over 45 years (yikes!). I'm from Westchester County and fish the NYC Reservoirs, and several lakes in Orange County; can't wait for ice.

Another option for bait is Davis Sporting Goods in Sloatsburg on Route 17, not a big fan of the store but it's close to the Palisade Park system.

Jim
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 08, 2015, 08:26 AM
Hi All,
New to the board but I've been ice fishing for over 45 years (yikes!). I'm from Westchester County and fish the NYC Reservoirs, and several lakes in Orange County; can't wait for ice.

Another option for bait is Davis Sporting Goods in Sloatsburg on Route 17, not a big fan of the store but it's close to the Palisade Park system.

Jim

Welcome to the site. When you reach 3 posts you'll have access to our reports and conditions board where all lake and ice information is posted.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 08, 2015, 08:35 AM
Welcome aboard. I'm up in Dutchess and I'm sure we've fished many of the same lakes/ponds/res. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 08, 2015, 11:44 AM
Any ice reports for/from anything east of the river?  Dutchess or Putnam?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bodinefan on Jan 08, 2015, 12:01 PM
Anyone fish Sylvan Lake for Browns? I've only fished it in the Spring and had ok luck. Just getting back into ice fishing after a 20yr break. Any other places to ice fish for trout?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 08, 2015, 06:59 PM
Any ice reports for/from anything east of the river?  Dutchess or Putnam?

Taking off work and heading out tommorow on a small lake in Putnam county, let you guy's know how I do.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TK464PAPD on Jan 08, 2015, 07:05 PM
Any ice on the reservoirs? Westchester or Putnam?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 08, 2015, 07:11 PM
bubblers in Glenmere Lake. No ice fishing allowed as per signs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 08, 2015, 08:36 PM
Found 5 1/2 inches on a small pond in Ulster Co. today. Jigged up a small pickerel. Feels great to be back on the ice again!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 08, 2015, 08:44 PM
i was on 7-7.5" in sullivan county today. shallow lake but it was the same thickness last week as a lake thats 20 foot deep. the temp have given us what we wanted!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bucktailnick on Jan 08, 2015, 09:25 PM
Hey guys. New here and love to ice fish. Hope to learn some new tips from you guys here. Headed to jersey saturday for the first ice trip of the year.

Had a question, anyone ever fish White Pond ice fishing?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Capt279 on Jan 08, 2015, 10:36 PM
Any reports out of Dutchess County?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 09, 2015, 03:13 AM
Bowski76,Bucktailnick welcome to Ice Shanty . Bucktailnick a member screen name of Kb fishes White Pond with some regularity. ( I'm Assuming you are referring to White Pond that straddles the Dutchess-Putnam Counties line.

Just for everyone information AdkRoy has updated His thread on the different contests. It now contains  more info. on the Fallsburg Fire Dept. contest and a hyperlink for details of this Year's King of The Ice contest.

To all venturing out this weekend be safe and good luck to all of you.
Steve
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 09, 2015, 05:02 AM
May be venturing out on my local lake today ..field testing the Clam plate/DeWalt drill set up .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 09, 2015, 07:58 AM
bubblers in Glenmere Lake. No ice fishing allowed as per signs

This is bad news, sounds like they won't permit ice fishing anymore?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 09, 2015, 09:06 AM
Welcome aboard! Feel free to post your secret  honey holes  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bodinefan on Jan 09, 2015, 09:06 AM
hardwater diehard  --- Let me know how the clam plate and dewalt setup work. I picked them up over xmas, 6" Strikemaster auger, clam plate and 20 volt Dewalt drill
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 09, 2015, 09:51 AM
I posted this a few pages back but here's the deal with Glenmere....

Just to give everybody a heads up the Village of Florida shut down ice fishing, snowmobiling, ice skating, etc (any kind of activity on the ice) on Glenmere Lake this year due to the fact they putting aerators (bubblers) in the lake..... should be back to normal for next year. Possibly be opened back up for ice fishing only late this year depending on the weather.

The reason the bubblers are in the lake is because the aeration of the water promotes the creation of "good" bacteria that will over time kill the weeds as well as make the water clearer. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fish_Pete on Jan 09, 2015, 09:57 AM
Hi, just joined up. Fish mainly in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange usually for panfish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fish_Pete on Jan 09, 2015, 10:07 AM
Are there any stores in the area with a good selection of ice  fishing equipment.  I want to get a 2 piece spud and maybe a sled.  Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: spooledbyporgy on Jan 09, 2015, 03:00 PM
Are there any stores in the area with a good selection of ice  fishing equipment.  I want to get a 2 piece spud and maybe a sled.  Thanks

Spud at Dicks. They'll order an auger for you, ship it to the store within a day. idk about sled..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 09, 2015, 04:43 PM
Walton lake 4-5" 50' out
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 09, 2015, 05:06 PM
Welcome to the Ice Shanty family Bodinefan and Fish Pete. Fish Pete here are two stores you can try Big Wave Sport and Tackle Rt.6 in Mahopac, The Bedford Sportsman 759 Rt.35 Cross River  (914)-666-8091       http://www.befordsportsman.com (http://www.befordsportsman.com)

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 09, 2015, 09:07 PM
7inches today few hrs jigged two keeper eye ..can not figure out post the catch on my galaxy yet..I will post asp.. think wait till I open picture post Account. . Still no easy way on this site I guess but yes nice eye sunset too!
Shell... just wondering where you had 7 inches...if you dont mind sharing lol...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 10, 2015, 06:29 AM
Fished White pond yesterday, has about 4-5 inches of ice. Set out some tip-ups and jigged for about three hours and caught zilch. Not even a nibble on the rod's. Maybe that was due to being unfamilier with the pond or just the bite I don't know. Decided to pack up and head over to Ball pond in CT. Just over the NY/CT border. 4-5 inches of ice there too. Caught three medium size largemouth on the tip-ups. A few other ice fishermen out there as well
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fish_Pete on Jan 10, 2015, 06:51 AM
Welcome to the Ice Shanty family Bodinefan and Fish Pete. Fish Pete here are two stores you can try Big Wave Sport and Tackle Rt.6 in Mahopac, The Bedford Sportsman 759 Rt.35 Cross River  (914)-666-8091       http://www.befordsportsman.com (http://www.befordsportsman.com)

Steve

How are the shops in Orange county?  Like Gander Mountain,  Davis or Thruway Sports.  I looked online at Gander and I can order what I want, but it doesn't seem like they hold much in the store.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 10, 2015, 07:09 AM
Gander's not too bad, I was up there last week. I would say there are 4-5 aisle's dedicated to ice fishing. From jig's to shelter's to everything in between. Haven't been in Davis sportshop in awhile(2 year's?) but there selection is on the small side if I remember right. Never been to thruway. Cabela's is building a store in my town by the woodbury common's slated to open spring of 2016. Check it out online for the spec's but look's to be huge!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 10, 2015, 07:45 AM
Fished White pond yesterday, has about 4-5 inches of ice. Set out some tip-ups and jigged for about three hours and caught zilch. Not even a nibble on the rod's. Maybe that was due to being unfamilier with the pond or just the bite I don't know. Decided to pack up and head over to Ball pond in CT. Just over the NY/CT border. 4-5 inches of ice there too. Caught three medium size largemouth on the tip-ups. A few other ice fishermen out there as well

Good report.  I drove by Ball yesterday afternoon and seen guys out along with skaters.   Squantz up the road had guys out trying for those 50 German Browns all over 15lbs the state stocked before the ice.  This year my CT Lic is paying for itself , good fishing in the NW hills.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman67 on Jan 10, 2015, 09:35 AM
For Orange County go to wards bait and tackle in newburgh has everything you could ever need for icefishing and all other types of fishing. He's cheaper than anywhere else too. Every type of live bait. Seven days a week open once you go there you won't shop anywhere else
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 10, 2015, 09:58 AM
Like Gander Mountain,
Cabela's is building a store in my town by the woodbury common's slated to open spring of 2016. Check it out online for the spec's but look's to be huge!
It's only going to be 90,000 square feet compared to their current biggest one which is 250,000 square feet in hamburg PA... you think they would make it bigger here since it's closer to the city lol.... However

I took a ride to Cablea's biggest store down in Hamburg PA and was very disappointed with their ice fishing selection. There was maybe 3 isles worth only one pop-up shelter (cableas brand) and 2 one man flip overs (clam and frabil). Nothing seemed to be stocked and it was the beginning of January... could only find about 8 of the 20 jigs I wanted to buy. Only reason I went was because my uncle was going.... we did get some good deals tho he got a lead sled for $82 originally $140. I picked up a trail camera for $120 originally $200 after the mail in rebate it will only be $90. and if it wasn't for my college loan payment I would've picked up a underwater camera originally $440 it was marked down to around $320.... you can really find some good deals in the bargain cave that are not online if you look around (the trail camera was on sale normally since it wasn't in the cave) That's the main reason I'll go to cabela's when it opens in woodbury but the free shipping to the store will be nice since you can find what ever you want on the website.

The ice selection in gander mountain is a lot better than at the cabelas and dicks however if you shop on-line the cabelas website is better than the gander mountain website as they have no ice jigs on their site which is a big surprise or you can support local 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Jan 10, 2015, 05:08 PM
New to the page i went out and checked kaimesha lake today and i would say it needs 2-3 more days to assure safety, there was a guy out fishing but i saw some open water spots so i didnt even try it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Jan 10, 2015, 05:14 PM
anybody know he ice conditions on rockland lake??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Jan 10, 2015, 05:20 PM
Cant we all get along!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Jan 10, 2015, 05:21 PM
i will be fishing Southern Ny alot and was wondering if there were any lakes i could get into some walleye, i tried greenwood last season but i had no luck for walleye, but found some decent perch holes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 10, 2015, 05:46 PM
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6 1/2 inches. 9 chain pickerel. 20", 19" two biggest, 1 17"er, rest 12-15". 2 black crappies 13"ers. Back out tmrw.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 10, 2015, 06:54 PM
tipup28.....some nice fish there.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 10, 2015, 07:08 PM
tipup28...Thanks for posting your pics....Looks like you got some good ones! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 10, 2015, 07:18 PM
I'll be out tomorrow chasing some 12"-15" perch  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 10, 2015, 10:26 PM
anybody know he ice conditions on rockland lake??
rockland lake is along the lines of the lakes in harriman. It won't be open for a bit. There's supposedly some springs that prevent the lake opening right away. I've been out on Rockland with 8 inches and you move to a different  spot and there was barely 4 inches
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: spooledbyporgy on Jan 11, 2015, 03:35 AM
lol.?? You say you and the motor cycle family neefd to know what from who online?...You lost me there ?.. kinda wonder how your stupid pm got by the moderator too.

What's this Motorcycle family? Threats over not telling a fishing spot??  :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 11, 2015, 04:26 AM
Tipup 28 congratulations on a good trip, nice group of photos. Bigace welcome to the Ice shanty family here are a few lake that contain walleyes. White Pond in Putnam county, Lake Huntington, White Lake and Morningside Lake all in Sullivan county and Blue Lake in Orange county. ( Blue Lake is in Sterling Forest State Park the authority that runs the parks will not open the lake for ice fishing until there is 6 inches of ice. ) Go back a couple pages in this thread and you will find a phone number for the Visitor's Center in Sterling Forest. Also the walleye numbers in Blue Lake will not be high last I knew lake has not been stocked with walleye since it went from private ownership to being part of a state park. Ownership change hand ten or more years ago.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Jan 11, 2015, 06:35 AM
Nice fish tip-up.  Didn't realize they were craps in there, I gotta get out today.  Just gotta figure out where I want to go.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 11, 2015, 12:24 PM
Tipup 28 congratulations on a good trip, nice group of photos. Bigace welcome to the Ice shanty family here are a few lake that contain walleyes. White Pond in Putnam county, Lake Huntington, White Lake and Morningside Lake all in Sullivan county and Blue Lake in Orange county. ( Blue Lake is in Sterling Forest State Park the authority that runs the parks will not open the lake for ice fishing until there is 6 inches of ice. ) Go back a couple pages in this thread and you will find a phone number for the Visitor's Center in Sterling Forest. Also the walleye numbers in Blue Lake will not be high last I knew lake has not been stocked with walleye since it went from private ownership to being part of a state park. Ownership change hand ten or more years ago.
Steve
I've fished blue lake for at least 15 years and have never caught nor seen a walleye caught there. I have on the other hand seen some really nice browns come out of there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 11, 2015, 01:40 PM
Iw was at Walton lake from 7-1:30. One 12" trout one dink perch. Weatherman lied again. Not 30 and sunny. With wind 14 and overcast. 4-5" of good ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Jan 11, 2015, 02:46 PM
Laurel Meadow and Four Corners Ponds were open today in Harriman
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 11, 2015, 03:46 PM
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Bam! 23"er. 14 other small pickerel 12-16". Nice day out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 11, 2015, 04:38 PM
I'm ice fish in Orange County right now on 5.5 inchs of ice!! Hopefully this lake produces. There's huge panfish in it n no one ice fishs it!! But it's a secret spot...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 11, 2015, 06:03 PM
May be venturing out on my local lake today ..field testing the Clam plate/DeWalt drill set up .
Hardwater Dieard, How did you make out with your new clam plate drill setup? Everyone I show mine to, loves it!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 11, 2015, 06:09 PM
Hardwater Dieard, How did you make out with your new clam plate drill setup? Everyone I show mine to, loves it!

Had it out today ...going to have to get the larger ...3+ AH batteries ...the 1.5 ah batteries ain't cutting it ...pun intended.
got 9-10 inches of ice now ....so the gas auger may be needed for the next outing

were you able to get out ? Ice report ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 11, 2015, 06:18 PM
i was on 8 inches today. got some HUGE gill, a bunch of dink perch with 2-3 nice ones, one pickerel and 1 bass. most of the gills i got today were 10" or BETTER!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 11, 2015, 06:20 PM
Had it out today ...going to have to get the larger ...3+ AH batteries ...the 1.5 ah batteries ain't cutting it ...pun intended.
got 9-10 inches of ice now ....so the gas auger may be need for the next outing
I was going to ask you what amp battery you were running. When I first got mine last year I started with the 1.5 amp and it dogged out after about 20 holes. At the very least you should have a 3.0 amp battery and at least an 18 volt drill. The 4.0 amp batteries are what I run and the 18 volt Milwaukee fuel drill has worked very well for me. I couple it with the synthetic strikemaster 6 inch hand auger and have cut through 20 inches of ice with it. Did you get the extention with it? If not they are well worth the investment just to save your back!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 11, 2015, 06:32 PM
I got the extension ...worth every penny ! ..the 1.5 does well on the 4-7 range which is what my intension was for the Clam plate set up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 11, 2015, 07:17 PM
Haha ooops posted my pic from yesterday again... Heres the actual 23"er from today

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: vfk220 on Jan 11, 2015, 07:32 PM
Hello All

I'm  switching from reading mode to read/write - making my first post here   :)
Fished White Lake today (Monticello, Sullivan) , slow action, 1 pickerel on tip-up and few yellow perch,
other guys around were bored as well... ice is  solid black, about 7-8''...
And couples Q's :
 (1)  Anybody fished Mahopac lake this season?
 (2) In the Jack Stewart's annual mag I see that big  size yellow perches has been taken recently from Swan Lake - which 'Swan' is it,
       the one in Sullivan county, or that in Putnam ?  If latter, any info how to access it?

Thank you,
vfk220
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 12, 2015, 04:34 AM
Glad to see people getting out fishing. Tipup28 your season is off to a great start. YuranB thank you for the report. No Offense meant but Laurel Meadow and Four Corners Pond are in Sterling Forest State Park not Harriman.
Shellfish nice Walleye! I have a question for you what reservoir had the 7 to 8 inches of ice. I hope you know that the NYC water supply reservoirs are closed to ice fishing. Do not want to see you or anyone else get into trouble.

On another subject I'm still trying to get information on the following fire department contests in Sullivan county. These are the contests and dates. Sunday Jan.25 Swan Lake , Saturday Feb.7 Loch Sheldrake and Saturday Feb.21 Monticello held at Sackett Lake. Both Loch Sheldrake and Monticello have websites which I've been checking daily to date nothing is posted about contests. If anyone has information send me a personal message. In particular I'm looking for contest hours ,if live bait fish and food drink are available for purchase, where to park,entry fee, ATV and snowmobiles allowed, etc. Thinking of calling Sport Nuts in Rock Hill to see if they have any information.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: vfk220 on Jan 12, 2015, 08:37 AM
I guess "Catskills reservoir"+Walleye  means Swinging Bridge ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 12, 2015, 10:20 AM
i get carp on crappie jigs in choddike lake in the summer
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Jan 12, 2015, 01:53 PM
Haha ooops posted my pic from yesterday again... Heres the actual 23"er from today

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LOVE looking at great fish photo's,keep them coming[NICE fish]
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 12, 2015, 03:02 PM
Hello All

I'm  switching from reading mode to read/write - making my first post here   :)
Fished White Lake today (Monticello, Sullivan) , slow action, 1 pickerel on tip-up and few yellow perch,
other guys around were bored as well... ice is  solid black, about 7-8''...
And couples Q's :
 (1)  Anybody fished Mahopac lake this season?
 (2) In the Jack Stewart's annual mag I see that big  size yellow perches has been taken recently from Swan Lake - which 'Swan' is it,
       the one in Sullivan county, or that in Putnam ?  If latter, any info how to access it?

Thank you,
vfk220
SULLIVAN CO.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 12, 2015, 03:53 PM
Looks like we're going to get a warm up starting this weekend.... Sunday 43/26 Monday 39/25 Tuesday 38/27 Wednesday 41/27.... At least it will be cold at night
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Post by: vfk220 on Jan 12, 2015, 04:23 PM
Thanks   for replies to shellfish & bcshanty ... I drove by Swan Lake (Sullivan) yesterday
morning and found only a single person fishing there (right in the center of the lake)
so  decided to go to White Lake  where at least 20 fishermen explored their luck during the day,
all depths from that 80' hole close to rt 17b to shallow-weeds near Fire Dept. but looks  like
fish was biting nowhere ... and my new toy " Lowrance Elite  4 Ice" registered only occasional fish
(once in 15 min)  swimming 1ft from the bottom a (lone perch abandoned its school?)

As of resevoirs water level change , I think it explains why occasionally there is a layer a water on the ice(if the level goes down),
sometimes a lot (last year at SWing. Br. I waded nearly a feet-deep pools in February)... I agree that  SWing. Br. is
a challenge , probably unless you live nearby and  can use an ATV to drive to dam area and learn where and how to fish year-by-year...
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Post by: quailman2 on Jan 12, 2015, 05:36 PM
Hey shellfish I know its a dumb question to ask but are you getting those walleye in  orange co ? just looking to get into some of them.
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Post by: BlackH2O on Jan 12, 2015, 06:08 PM
Haha ooops posted my pic from yesterday again... Heres the actual 23"er from today

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag254/ginodeathcore/IMG_08351_zpse74cfc99.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/ginodeathcore/media/IMG_08351_zpse74cfc99.jpg.html)

Nice pickerel.
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 12, 2015, 06:40 PM
I'm trying to go out tomorrow somewhere but I have no idea where to go anyone have an ideas? Just trying to catch a few pan fish and maybe a pickerel or 2 on the tip ups. Considering  going to walton but I haven't had much luck there. Trying to get out as its my only day off  :(
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Post by: fishon723 on Jan 12, 2015, 08:41 PM
Ice boy try laurel meadow north or south pond in Sterling Forest. Have had good luck there in the past for pickerel and gils. You will also get an occasional bass. Its also a little closer if you coming up from New City. Unfortunately I have to work, maybe later this week for me. Good Luck.
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Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 12, 2015, 09:16 PM
Any update on the Ice Thickness at Upton Lake?
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Post by: Corndog on Jan 12, 2015, 10:40 PM
Ice boy try laurel meadow north or south pond in Sterling Forest. Have had good luck there in the past for pickerel and gils. You will also get an occasional bass. Its also a little closer if you coming up from New City. Unfortunately I have to work, maybe later this week for me. Good Luck.

Ice boy.. Fishon723 is correct about Laural Meadow, a good close spot where you can have success both jigging and on tip ups. Unfortunately, fishon723 is no where's near as successful as me.. LOL!
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Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 13, 2015, 12:11 AM
Ice boy try laurel meadow north or south pond in Sterling Forest. Have had good luck there in the past for pickerel and gils. You will also get an occasional bass. Its also a little closer if you coming up from New City. Unfortunately I have to work, maybe later this week for me. Good Luck.
I always fish laurel meadows early season and do well just looking for a change in scenery lol. Just Talked to a buddy of mine and we are gunna hit a private lake in dutchess that he fishes. Hopefully will get a few for the pan  ;D
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 13, 2015, 03:54 AM
Good Morning everyone ,Shellfish thank you for the personal message . Given the limited public access spots on both Toronto and Swinging Bridge I would not recommend having a large group outing at either reservoir. To my knowledge the state started stocking walleye in White Lake a few years back. The top fish at the 2013 King of The Ice contest was a walleye.

I have no idea if the state has ever stocked walleye in Blue Lake (Sterling Forest state park ,Orange county) . Back when Sterling Forest was privately owned and you paid an annual fee to fish it was stocked once or twice during the 1980's. Even back then you heard few reports of people catching any numbers of walleye. There could be a population in Blue Lake if the stocked fish have reproduce successfully over the years in large enough numbers.
Steve
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Post by: Fish_Pete on Jan 13, 2015, 06:12 AM
it is not a dumb question, I know nothing in orange,except greenwood lk.. in sullivan there are two or three lakes i know that have eye but you can look on the nydec site and type walleye or just go back a few posts, btw, i remember reading white lk and Huntington may have recently been stocked reading other members posts here .. but i can't say for sure.  try swb or Toronto some folks here said they caught eye in white lk  , the state should have them as walleye stocked waters on their site. I doubt any private clubs are allowed to stock walleye unless purchased from the state hatchery and doubt the state even allows private stockings of walleye. you should go to their site and look for yourself ;)

Shellfish, have you fished any of the waters in Putnam county that have been stocked with walleye?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 13, 2015, 08:25 AM
The contest at  Swan Lake  is coming up soon . Anyone going ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 13, 2015, 09:51 AM
Hi-Everyone I'm off for the long weekend. Is anyone going Icefishing this weekend in Sullivan county hopefully there is safe ice? I have a home in the Liberty area in Sullivan. Hope to see you guys around.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 13, 2015, 10:40 AM
Hi-Everyone I'm off for the long weekend. Is anyone going Icefishing this weekend in Sullivan county hopefully there is safe ice? I have a home in the Liberty area in Sullivan. Hope to see you guys around.
OldHunter Road, There has been safe ice on a few bodies of water, in your neck of the woods, since December 13th. A few warm spells early on made the conditions questionable and unsafe at times but the past few weeks have thickend the ice to 7 to 8+ inches pretty much everywhere in Sullivan county. As always approach any Ice with Safety in mind. Spud your way out when in doubt! Picks of life are always around my neck and I always bring a throw rope! Altough I hope to never have to use it. Good Luck and keep us posted on how you do.
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Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 13, 2015, 10:46 AM
Thank you for the response. I will let you know I'm thinking of going to Big Pond in the town of Andes it has nice lake trout.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jan 13, 2015, 11:04 AM
Swan Lake contest (Sullivan County) is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 25th at 7:00 am with check in starting at 6.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bucktailnick on Jan 13, 2015, 12:29 PM
Anyone hear anything with Lake Mahopac? Has anyone fished there yet this season?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: vfk220 on Jan 13, 2015, 01:53 PM
Thank you for the response. I will let you know I'm thinking of going to Big Pond in the town of Andes it has nice lake trout.

Big Pond doesn't have  lakers  (at least for the last 15 years), it's been annually stocked with browns and rainbows...
never got any RT from the ice ( only on open water)  , but winter BTs' are in relatively good avg  size
both tip-ups and jigs can work  (esp. if you find the right depth off ice) ... 
but usually not many bites though  due to a lot of fishing  pressure ..
besides BT occasional LmB and PK can hit on flags but panfish   mostly keep another side of the pond (shallow swampy north end)
And according to 'Fur&Fin' store in LM, BigPond  had  9'' of ice last weekend  ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fish_Pete on Jan 13, 2015, 02:10 PM
Anyone hear anything with Lake Mahopac? Has anyone fished there yet this season?

I have been wanting to go there but unsure about access during the winter.  Can u give any info on where to park/access lake?  Do the marinas allow parking/access?  Fee?  Thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldHunter Road on Jan 13, 2015, 02:54 PM
VLK I miss spoke about lakers at Big Pond sorry about that. Fin Fur and Feather is 10 minutes from my house. I have had some luck but its not an easy lake to icefish and I have been going there over the last 5 years.  I will decide later in the week where to go and share here my findings. The problem most of the good lakes are privately owned in that area. I have icefished Mongup Pond (No live bait),  Lake Waneta (very shallow). I'm thinking of trying Morning Side lake in Fallsburg.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: vfk220 on Jan 13, 2015, 04:36 PM
Mongup Pond (No live bait),  Lake Waneta (very shallow). 

I've  fished both a lot in late 90-s and early 2000-s, mostly open water and  few times iced ,
Waneta  had some disaster several years ago I guess as it lost all the big fish (LMB, Pickerel, YP)-
probably oxygen-related  during  some severe winter (no decent size hole to save the fish, that small
8' deep  hole near the dam is not big enough)  ?
Mongaup is indeed a loss for ice-fishing , had caught up to 4Lb PKs there (and good size YP), and prohibiting live bait
to defend native Brook Trout - after they stocked  North Pikes there few years ago?
In my 15+ years of fishing Catskills I never seen a Brook T. caught in Mongaup Pond , neither open water nor ice,
there is some  small brookies in Mongaup creek (fly-fished those 4-5'' babies)  both  in - and outlet  sides of the pond,
but  surely not in the main pond water ...
Yeah, Roscoe & LM vicinities are mostly private lakes and the only way to fish thee is to rent (or own :) a cottage there...
I've  fished Tennanah & Muskoday lakes and want to try Hunter some time..
For public lakes it's better to go Monticello area, there are  White , Swan, Superior , Huntighton and Toronto & Swinging Bridge reservoirs
( need a watershed permit for reservoirs), and I've  heard about couple more lakes open for ice-fishing - here is what DEC says :
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31157.html


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 13, 2015, 05:29 PM
I've  fished both a lot in late 90-s and early 2000-s, mostly open water and  few times iced ,
Waneta  had some disaster several years ago I guess as it lost all the big fish (LMB, Pickerel, YP)-
probably oxygen-related  during  some severe winter (no decent size hole to save the fish, that small
8' deep  hole near the dam is not big enough)  ?
Mongaup is indeed a loss for ice-fishing , had caught up to 4Lb PKs there (and good size YP), and prohibiting live bait
to defend native Brook Trout - after they stocked  North Pikes there few years ago?
In my 15+ years of fishing Catskills I never seen a Brook T. caught in Mongaup Pond , neither open water nor ice,
there is some  small brookies in Mongaup creek (fly-fished those 4-5'' babies)  both  in - and outlet  sides of the pond,
but  surely not in the main pond water ...
Yeah, Roscoe & LM vicinities are mostly private lakes and the only way to fish thee is to rent (or own :) a cottage there...
I've  fished Tennanah & Muskoday lakes and want to try Hunter some time..
For public lakes it's better to go Monticello area, there are  White , Swan, Superior , Huntighton and Toronto & Swinging Bridge reservoirs
( need a watershed permit for reservoirs), and I've  heard about couple more lakes open for ice-fishing - here is what DEC says :
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31157.html
I used to camp on mongaup several years ago and if I remember  correctly I did catch a small trout out of it one year. Surprised  the hell out of me
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Post by: Corndog on Jan 13, 2015, 06:14 PM
Hit Laural North. Two other guys from NJ were there. And all I landed was one dink yellow. Sad day, but at least I finally made it out. Hope things are better tomorrow.
Harriman lakes as well as Rockland Lake still closed.
Blue Lake MAY open soon...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 13, 2015, 07:53 PM
Lake Ronkonkoma on Long Island has got some nice walleyes, but it might be a while until safe ice develops there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 14, 2015, 01:50 AM
So glad I found this website. Vfk220 thank you for the info. on Mongaup Pond did not know about bait fish ban. Also thank you to all the folks giving reports on Harriman State Park, Rockland Lake and Sterling Forest.

ShawnM I have the same info. On the Swan Lake Fire Dept.contest as Redneck Fishfinder. If you have any phone number/Numbers for contact people please send me a personal message. I'm trying to gather enough information on this contest so that I can send it to AdkRoy and ask him to post it in his thread.

NYBasser welcome to the website for your info. here are the screen names of two other members who live on Long Island if you are looking for fishing partner/partners.              Ice Balls and Redneck Fishfinder.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: smalljaw jp on Jan 14, 2015, 05:58 AM
Anyone hear anything with Lake Mahopac? Has anyone fished there yet this season?
  off limits to ice fishing..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 14, 2015, 07:47 AM
  off limits to ice fishing..
states right on the NYS DEC website that you can ice fish lake mahopac. Can you please inform us where you got your information and why it is "off limits" to ice fishing??
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31154.html
       
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Post by: bowski76 on Jan 14, 2015, 08:55 AM
You can ice fish Lake Mahopac, but most of it is private. A relative has a house on the lake but has bubblers to protect his dock, can't get on the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 14, 2015, 09:44 AM
Access is the only problem. It's supposed to be a good crappie lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 14, 2015, 10:32 AM
You can ice fish Lake Mahopac, but most of it is private. A relative has a house on the lake but has bubblers to protect his dock, can't get on the ice.
Access is the only problem. It's supposed to be a good crappie lake.
states right on the NYS DEC website that you can ice fish lake mahopac. Can you please inform us where you got your information and why it is "off limits" to ice fishing??
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31154.html
  off limits to ice fishing..

DEC says this.....
Mahopac Lake is one of the few Putnam County waterbodies that is accessible to the public and is not part of the NYC watershed. Mahopac Lake also allows you to use a gasoline powered craft. This is a popular lake for bass fisherman; small tournaments are held here annually. Anglers also report that the lake holds some really nice sized panfish.

The shoreline of Mahopac Lake is privately owned. Anglers gain access to fish Mahopac through the two marinas on the south shore off S Lake Blvd. These marinas charge a fee to launch a boat.

Now the question is if the Marinas are open or not during the winter or if you can get in there. I wouldn't go over the bridge to fish it tho plenty of waters I fish in Orange and Sullivan county with some very nice panfish in them
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 14, 2015, 04:00 PM
 I am packing up the gear to go to the IPA event in chaumont bay n.y.  looks like a nice weekend is in store ...
 I have been out a few times in Sullivan co.  I managed to get enough perch for a nice dinner for my wife & I... :) :)
 

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: vfk220 on Jan 14, 2015, 04:17 PM
DEC says this.....
Mahopac Lake is one of the few Putnam County waterbodies that is accessible to the public and is not part of the NYC watershed. Now the question is if the Marinas are open or not during the winter or if you can get in there.

I drove 6N rd (around Mahopac)   today, big Marina (boat lunch)  parking was open but nobody was on ice so I  turned to East Branch (Sodom) reservoir instead
Same picture there - nobody fishing
Ice near Old Milltown rd  is 5-6'', some spots have a lot of white ice and bubbles, and  it becomes thinner  when getting deeper water (down to 4'')
so I fished that 35-40 FOW flats between 2 islands... one crappie, one YP and a dozen of white perch but only 5  decent size ...
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Post by: pooley on Jan 14, 2015, 05:47 PM
So after many years, Tiorati has changed thee phone number 845-429-8257. Some lakes are now open.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rich_Weinberg on Jan 14, 2015, 06:23 PM
I called the number, and was informed Lake Tiorati is open for ice fishing.  I plan on going Saturday around noon, and Sunday also.  Hope to see other ice fishing folk there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 14, 2015, 06:56 PM
states right on the NYS DEC website that you can ice fish lake mahopac. Can you please inform us where you got your information and why it is "off limits" to ice fishing??
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31154.html
     
since when?
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Post by: Corndog on Jan 14, 2015, 07:08 PM
If you call Bear Mountain State Park, 845-786-2701, they will be more than happy to inform you as to what is and isn't open in Harriman State Park. As of 5pm today, Lake Welch, Lake Tiorati and Lake Nawahunta are all open. The list may expand as the weekend approaches. In Sterling Forest, Lakes Laural Meadow North and South, Four Corners are open. Again, the list may increase as the weekend approaches. A word of caution..the roads leading to Laural N&S as well as Blue Lake (sadly still closed) are covered in ice.
I fished Laural South today..there were seven of us. And just one decent Bluegill and a dozen tiny yellows.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 14, 2015, 07:17 PM
since when?

Does the State list a public access point to fish Mahopac ?  If not its land locked by private land, and would have to pay a fee to a marina or know a resident to access. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bucktailnick on Jan 14, 2015, 08:39 PM
  off limits to ice fishing..

Where did you hear that?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bucktailnick on Jan 14, 2015, 08:44 PM
I think you can use either marina on mahopac to access the lake. Don't think they would charge you unless you want to launch a boat. Place should be good for ice fishing by next weekend. Fish a ton there during open water. Call either marina to clarify though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 14, 2015, 09:00 PM
Does the State list a public access point to fish Mahopac ?  If not its land locked by private land, and would have to pay a fee to a marina or know a resident to access.

If you guys do a quick google search or click the link to the dec site then click on lake mahopac or even go back a half page and actually read though what was posted you see what I posted about the access.... oh wait why should you waste your time let me make it easy for you....

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/70965.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/70965.html) or
The shoreline of Mahopac Lake is privately owned. Anglers gain access to fish Mahopac through the two marinas on the south shore off S Lake Blvd. These marinas charge a fee to launch a boat.

Sorry if this posts sounds a little mean but it doesn't take long to find the answers if you go back a page or two




In regards to this
since when?

if you click the link the top of the page says "Ice Fishing in Putnam County" in big green letters and Mahopac is at the bottom....
http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31154.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31154.html)

 
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 15, 2015, 04:34 AM
Pooley thank you for posting the new phone number for Lake Tiorotti field office. Corndog thanks for the Bear Mountain phone number and information on Harriman and Sterling Forest lakes. Just to refresh my memory is Lake Nawahunta located off of state route 6?
Steve
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Post by: Corndog on Jan 15, 2015, 06:30 AM
Pooley thank you for posting the new phone number for Lake Tiorotti field office. Corndog thanks for the Bear Mountain phone number and information on Harriman and Sterling Forest lakes. Just to refresh my memory is Lake Nawahunta located off of state route 6?
Steve

Hey Steve..Lake Nawahunta is located just across the road from Slivermine Lake.

Lake Nawahunta

http://goo.gl/maps/BV8HK
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 15, 2015, 08:40 AM
Prize structure for Fallsburg


https://www.facebook.com/303534180358/photos/a.10150355675295359.398588.303534180358/10152974097700359/?type=1&theater
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 15, 2015, 09:36 AM
Does any one know of a bait shop up by glen spey ny?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Jan 15, 2015, 09:45 AM
Lake Mahopac is not off limits to ice fishing.  It is  a state owned lake.  People may come out there and try to run you and say it is private but just tell them to beat it..........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 15, 2015, 10:17 AM
Does any one know of a bait shop up by glen spey ny?

https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?ie=UTF8&msa=0&z=7&hl=en&mid=zcrgvPKbkhdM.kNocREHXpZ_U

may want to call to make sure if they are still in business

if your coming up ST Rt 17 ...Toms or Sportsnutz is open

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 15, 2015, 11:20 AM
Lake Mahopac is not off limits to ice fishing.  It is  a state owned lake.  People may come out there and try to run you and say it is private but just tell them to beat it..........

The property around the lake is private but not the lake its self... if you can get access from the marina's or a home owner then you're golden
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 15, 2015, 11:24 AM
Fished a little farm pond from about 640 till 1140 between the two of us we caught probably 40 crappies most between 6"-8" kept 7 all between 9" and 11" and threw back probably 10 or so more keepers including a 12"..... couple bass as well and a 20" pickerel. Good morning. Couldn't really start jigging till about 8:30 was too busy chasing flags which a lot were take it 3 feet and just hang there didn't really eat the fatheads like they should've been.... Most of the crappie came jigging and had to switch colors started with Glow then pink then green... mousies and plastics worked equally well with mousies getting the better sized fish. Missed a bunch of bites I normally don't. Was good to get the rust off.
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 15, 2015, 11:41 AM
Does any one know of a bait shop up by glen spey ny?

Barryville Sportsmen used to have bait. Definitely call first.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 15, 2015, 02:51 PM
A quick aerial view of Mahopac shows that there is a small park on the south side that you could probably walk onto the ice from. Just a suggestion.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Jan 15, 2015, 04:35 PM
Went to Rockland lake wensday to check ICR conditions and try fishing but it was closed. Still walked out on the ice, about 2-3 inches close to shore getting thicker up to 4.5 inches, before getting kicked off by the parks management. There were some open water spots so hopefully by next weekend it should be open to fishing! Anybody had any luck on lakes close to the city?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 15, 2015, 04:44 PM
Went to Tiorati today managed to get 7 keeper perch. Also got 8 pickerel biggest around 20". Must have caught 30 dink perch and a handful that were almost keepers. I had perch hitting the tip ups and they were no bigger then the med shiners I was using lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 15, 2015, 07:37 PM
Does any one know of a bait shop up by glen spey ny?
BigJoesFishing.... as posted earlier check the Barryville Sportsman 845-557-9907 or if their hours are not good for you, check out Kasey's cast-a-ways a 24 hour bait shop 845-858-2001 or 845-672-9063, located at 102 Schoolhouse rd in Greenville NY. Kasey's is also a weigh in station for NYS Winter Tournament which is run by NY Iceshanty site sponsor NYS Ice Pro-Am Tournament Series.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 15, 2015, 07:54 PM
I actually stopped at kaseys cast away in port jervis. It's a great little bait shop. I usually go to toms but he was sold out of bait this morning
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 15, 2015, 08:01 PM
I usually go to toms but he was sold out of bait this morning

Tom's is my last resort as he is normally $2 a dozen more than what I normally pay (also he's about 30-40 minutes away compared to 5 minutes).... But nobody has any bait or is all sold out it seems like the quick freeze caught everyone off guard
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 16, 2015, 03:31 AM
Corndog thank you for the information on Lake Nawahunta. Hardwater Diehard I think the prize list you posted a link to is for the raffle prizes,not prizes for different species of fish.

Also for everone information AdkRoy has added the Swan Lake Fire Dept. contest to his thread. The thread is stickied near the top of New York General Community page. My thanks to whomever sent AdkRoy the info. on this contest.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 16, 2015, 05:28 AM
Went jigging at Chodikee last night from 4:30 to 6 pm. Not a bite, unusual.........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 16, 2015, 03:56 PM
Loudmouth879 where do u normally get ur bait from?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 16, 2015, 05:08 PM
Hit Welch today..on at 9am off by 2pm. Steady wind and gusts proved hazardous. One of the guys went on a "walk about" to retrieve a chair. Get to your feet, loose your seat! Numerous dink yellows and gills. Some keeper gills and one nice Crappies. One of the fellas landed two Largies. One about 2lbs and one probably over 3lbs.
On a different note, there was a guy on skis with a kite, the kind they use for kite boarding in the ocean. Even he was having trouble with the sever gusts. Nice guy. Told him "We may be nuts out here fishing in these conditions,but you're crazy!" We laughed. Super nice guy. I remember in the 80's meeting two guys with land yachts on Tiorati who hailed from Connecticut. They too were as interested in us crazies ice fishing as we were with their wind powered contraptions.
Safe weekend to all...tight lines.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 16, 2015, 05:48 PM
I parked by the dam..seen the kite guy..who were the two following out around noon. . One  lost his 5 gal  blow off the dam..yup it was slow even in my favorite holes.  I'll try posting decent fish tomorrow. ..going to be shanty weather tomorrow morning @)

Not sure who they were. Anti social. Didn't bother stopping by to ask how it was going. Didn't see their pail fail.lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 16, 2015, 09:39 PM
i went out in the wind for the evening bite. had a good time. was hard to feel/see the bite but still ices 40-50 fish. my first crappie got off in the hole and actually jumped out onto the ice! must have been because it knew i wasnt keeping anything today, lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 17, 2015, 01:01 AM
Just a heads up to everyone I was able to obtain information on the Monticello Fire Dept. contest. I've passed it on to AdkRoy for inclusion in his contest thread. So hopefully he will post the details later today .(Sat.)  I also took a road trip to South Fallsburg to find out where on Westwood Road the fireman's camp is located will post directions closer to the contest date. (Sat.Jan.31) Stopped by Winding Hills Park (Town of Montgomery off of Route 17K) Diamond Lake is currently open for ice fishing. Here is the ranger station phone number so you can get report on ice thickness and any special regulations. Gas powered augers are permitted.
                                 Winding Hills Park ranger station             (845)-457-4918

Also stopped at Sport Nuts baitshop in Rockhill,NY. there hours are Sun.-Sat. 9A.M.-5P.M.  On days there are contests this winter they will try to be open at 6 A.M. call on Thursday or Friday before a contest to be sure they are open.
                              Sport Nuts Bait shop            (845)-794-2000

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 17, 2015, 10:21 AM
Bunch of guys on Greenwood today don't know how thick it is tho
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Jan 17, 2015, 12:16 PM
Went on white lake today.1 LMB, 2 pickerel and 5 perch on tip ups. Very slow day and def won't be coming to this lake for a few years until the Dec continues stocking of the walleye
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 17, 2015, 05:22 PM
fished this afternoon on a pond in Warwick bunch of crappies a couple gills and one yellow perch.... Best fishing was when I first got there caught about 7 crappie off the bat then it slowed way down.... Crappie were 8" for the most part probably a couple keepers that went back one gill was 8.5 which went back and didn't measure the perch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 17, 2015, 06:38 PM
went out on loch sheldrake today. got a lot of dink perch. 1 was 12 but all the others were between 5-7. at the end of the day i did get 2 12 inch crappies. it was a bright day. i dont usually do well on the sunny days...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Jan 17, 2015, 09:50 PM
Any public access for swinging bridge? Thinking of going mondyay
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: striperman on Jan 18, 2015, 04:14 AM
There is between 7 to 9 inches of ice on upton lake.The back left hand cove is still open because of geese.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 18, 2015, 05:12 AM
Fished my local lake yesterday ....tough bite ...small pickerel and some bass all on tip ups/downs ...but had 12 inches of ice ..this warm up and rain isn't going to hurt it much .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 18, 2015, 05:18 AM
Any public access for swinging bridge? Thinking of going mondyay

The public launch should be open I received an Email from the DEC back in November assuring me that the launches at Swinging Bridge and White lake will be maintained(plowed) and open .I know that in years past a cable has been across the entrance at Swinging Bridge and White lake has not been plowed .If you find that isn't the case please PM me and l will notify the DEC.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 18, 2015, 09:56 AM
Any ice on swinging bridge yet? I know that the water fluctuates there due to the power dam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 18, 2015, 12:38 PM
Any ice on swinging bridge yet? I know that the water fluctuates there due to the power dam
I'm sure there is probably  safe ice on swinging bridge.  Most other lakes in the are have 8+ inches. I have not been able to make it there but I have a friend who lives there. I'm going to try and get in touch with him to find out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 18, 2015, 02:40 PM
Ok ice boy19 let me know.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 18, 2015, 04:32 PM
I talked to my friend. He said ice is about 9-10 inches north of the public boat launch. He's not sure about the south end.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 18, 2015, 04:42 PM
Just wanted to make you all jealous......er....um. .....bring you up to date (brag).  Hit my favorite local honey hole:

The Perch Deathstar:

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/1-17-15_zps0e017ae1.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/1-17-15_zps0e017ae1.jpg.html)

My buddies wife was with us today (in his mind):

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/Lisa1-18-15_zpsa77aa0ce.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/Lisa1-18-15_zpsa77aa0ce.jpg.html)

8" of ice here in Dutchess


LOL!!   ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 18, 2015, 05:03 PM
KB....if her name was Penelope youd need more fish !!!!!
Great day !!!!!
Hope to see you out there again this year....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 18, 2015, 05:24 PM
Nice kb I was going to go ice fishing but the rain sucks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 18, 2015, 05:40 PM
Might be hitting Greenwood in the morning
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 18, 2015, 06:20 PM
Just wanted to make you all jealous......er....um. .....bring you up to date (brag).  Hit my favorite local honey hole:

The Perch Deathstar:

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/1-17-15_zps0e017ae1.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/1-17-15_zps0e017ae1.jpg.html)

My buddies wife was with us today (in his mind):

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/Lisa1-18-15_zpsa77aa0ce.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/Lisa1-18-15_zpsa77aa0ce.jpg.html)

8" of ice here in Dutchess


LOL!!   ;D ;D

Wow!!  Way to catch um Kb!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 18, 2015, 06:23 PM
Nice job kb...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 18, 2015, 08:18 PM
Thanks, had to brag about a good day. . Lol

Big Joe, the fish dont care about the rain, they are already wet! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 18, 2015, 08:23 PM
nice batch of fish kb …. :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 19, 2015, 07:18 AM
Called Tiorati today and to no surprise they closed all the lakes due to the rain yesterday :( . On a happier note I just looked at my profile and realized today is my 10 year anniversary on IceShanty. I think I'll go fishing in  celebration  of the occasion hahah ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 19, 2015, 04:44 PM
Fished Chodikee today from 11:30-4:30 . Real slow day, nothing on tip ups shallow, moved them to 15 ft. or so, caught a 14" largemouth and a 18" chain pickerel. Also jigged 7 bluegills and a 8" largemouth. Just hear and there, never really got onto any good schools.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 19, 2015, 07:06 PM
Yeah but I wasn't ready to get soaked from the rain!! ;D I am heading out tomorrow after work for huge panfish! I'm the only one that goes to this lake and hopefully it stays that way.  @)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 19, 2015, 07:23 PM
I'm the only one that goes to this lake and hopefully it stays that way.  @)

A like I used to fish used to be like that 3 years ago and now there are holes all over the lake... I don't even fish it anymore
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 19, 2015, 07:45 PM
Went out on walton lake today. Had 3 flags and all 3 took the shiner, ran with it, then dropped it. Ended the day with 1 keeper perch and 2 bluegills. Needless to say it was a slow day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 19, 2015, 07:54 PM
Went out on walton lake today. Had 3 flags and all 3 took the shiner, ran with it, then dropped it. Ended the day with 1 keeper perch and 2 bluegills. Needless to say it was a slow day.

No smallmouths? That's all I caught when I was there a few years ago....
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/v/t1.0-9/167376_10150161566924428_8038008_n.jpg?oh=301e465d5fa97958337106017782eab3&oe=5531B04C&__gda__=1432455780_c38781245c333afd429ac2deb11d07a4)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 19, 2015, 08:06 PM
Loudmouth that's a nice one! No smallmouths today. It didn't look like anyone on the lake did very well. We Did have DEC Officers come out and check licenses/tip ups. They pulled 2 people off the ice. One forgot his license in his truck and the other gentleman didn't appear to have a license at all. The same guy who didn't have a license set up maybe 15 yards away from us. I don't mind sharing the ice but there was 4 people on the entire lake. It wasn't like we had prime real estate either lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 19, 2015, 08:17 PM
Loudmouth that's a nice one! No smallmouths today. It didn't look like anyone on the lake did very well. We Did have DEC Officers come out and check licenses/tip ups. They pulled 2 people off the ice. One forgot his license in his truck and the other gentleman didn't appear to have a license at all. The same guy who didn't have a license set up maybe 15 yards away from us. I don't mind sharing the ice but there was 4 people on the entire lake. It wasn't like we had prime real estate either lol.

We caught like 5 or 6 like the one in the picture. Sure are fun to catch on jig poles... glad to see that the DEC are doing their job. I must be lucky to only be checked once around here and once upstate in the 15-20 years I've been fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 19, 2015, 08:29 PM
We caught like 5 or 6 like the one in the picture. Sure are fun to catch on jig poles... glad to see that the DEC are doing their job. I must be lucky to only be checked once around here and once upstate in the 15-20 years I've been fishing.
If I'm fishing harriman I get checked all the time. The officer I spoke to said they happened to be driving by and saw us fishing. He said he has never been there before.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 19, 2015, 09:01 PM
Fished  Loch Sheldrake today, landed 30+ dinks, nothing of any size was biting. Fished from access straight out to the middle in 50 FOV, most fish where hanging around 30 FOV , the few decent marks that I saw would come up fast to the bait then go down and disappear on the bottom. Rumor has it there is a little of everything in that lake, so I am imagining they were walleye still dealing with the barometric pressure change.
Lots of holes on the lake but did not look like there was much sign of success from the weekend there.
Any recommendations for that lake?  ???
thanks
Jonathan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 20, 2015, 03:32 AM
Kb congratulations to your friend and you on a great day of fishing. Ice Boy19 thank you for the report on Lake Tiorotti . In my opinion it is best to make a phone call before heading to Harriman and Sterling Forest state parks.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 20, 2015, 04:33 AM
Fished  Loch Sheldrake today, landed 30+ dinks, nothing of any size was biting. Fished from access straight out to the middle in 50 FOV, most fish where hanging around 30 FOV , the few decent marks that I saw would come up fast to the bait then go down and disappear on the bottom. Rumor has it there is a little of everything in that lake, so I am imagining they were walleye still dealing with the barometric pressure change.
Lots of holes on the lake but did not look like there was much sign of success from the weekend there.
Any recommendations for that lake?  ???
thanks
Jonathan
The huge trout in that lake suspend in about 8 ft of the water colum.  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 20, 2015, 05:52 AM
i was on white lake last night. had 1 hit jigging and 6 or 7 perch on tip ups. 1st fish was a smallie about 2-2 1/2 lbs. had a lot of fish taking the minnows, running like hell, then dropping it...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 20, 2015, 05:42 PM
Fished the same spot tonight that two of us caught 40 crappie on Thursday..... and only got 3.... couldn't even find the fish with the flasher
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: sjord89 on Jan 20, 2015, 05:47 PM
Fished  Loch Sheldrake today, landed 30+ dinks, nothing of any size was biting. Fished from access straight out to the middle in 50 FOV, most fish where hanging around 30 FOV , the few decent marks that I saw would come up fast to the bait then go down and disappear on the bottom. Rumor has it there is a little of everything in that lake, so I am imagining they were walleye still dealing with the barometric pressure change.
Lots of holes on the lake but did not look like there was much sign of success from the weekend there.
Any recommendations for that lake?  ???
thanks
Jonathan
about 20 of those holes were mine and i had nothing to show for it lol its been hit or miss there for me
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 20, 2015, 08:50 PM
Got out both Saturday on a Sullivan lake fished dawn to dusk landed 24 and a 20" Chain pickerel. ..and bunch of dinkers ...other guys I saw got skunked with the exception of 1 smallie..Monday I went to Loch Sheldrake lake for the first time ...already posted my results above...was planning on going to Big pond on Monday but the roads were rough and they are never nice up there ! Can't wait to retire and fish more than this token weekend BS... is Hessian open down at the paranoid bear mountain? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: striperman on Jan 20, 2015, 09:11 PM
Has anyone fished stissing pond yet this year?I haven't tried there in a few years and need to try something different for a change.Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls22 on Jan 20, 2015, 09:45 PM
Mr. Clean... Steve, what's happening with SENY get togethers???  Have any dates been set??  Locations??  Maybe coincide with some contests??  Takes time to organize these things (you know that).

IMPORTANT NOTE:  ICEBALLS22 IS THE USUAL "ICEBALLS"  (forced to register new name because of computer screwup.  Trying to get it resolved.  Rodger)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 20, 2015, 09:57 PM
Mr. Clean... Steve, what's happening with SENY get togethers???  Have any dates been set??  Locations??  Maybe coincide with some contests??  Takes time to organize these things (you know that).

IMPORTANT NOTE:  ICEBALLS22 IS THE USUAL "ICEBALLS"  (forced to register new name because of computer screwup.  Trying to get it resolved.  Rodger)

A couple pages back there is some info also there is a thread in the NY section titled SENY Get togethers or something along those lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 21, 2015, 05:47 AM
IceBalls22/Rodger I will have to bump the thread Loudmouth879 is referring to back up to the first page.  The first outing/gathering will be on Saturday Jan.31 at the Fallsburg Fire Dept. contest held on Echo/Alta Lake in South Fallsburg,NY. . The second outing will be on Sat.Feb.14 Hurleyville Fire Dept. Contest held at Morningside Lake (Town of Fallsburg,NY.) Just for everyone information both of these lakes are in Sullivan County. You can find information about both of these contests in the thread AdkRoy has going stickied near top of NY. General Community page. If the weather cooperates I had planned a third outing for Sat. March 8TH ,may have to change the location need to talk with the DEC office in New Paltz about regulations for the lake I originally picked for gathering.
The two fire dept. contests will have hot drinks available for purchase believe you will have to bring your own food. Baitfish will be available for purchase at the contests.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 21, 2015, 08:28 AM
welcome back mr. balls. when you gonna be heading back up this way?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 21, 2015, 08:31 AM
well i lightened my load this year. i bought the clam plate and a milwaukee m18 fuel hammer drill. this is so light!!! i will be heading out this afternoon to break it in for the first time. hoping to find a good bite as the snow flurries start up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ColtsFan on Jan 22, 2015, 04:39 PM
Anyone know what sylvan lake looks like right now?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: christaber on Jan 22, 2015, 05:28 PM
anyone try sylvan lake yet? or know if its fully frozen
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jan 22, 2015, 05:31 PM
Who is fishing the Swan Lake contest this weekend?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 22, 2015, 05:38 PM
anyone try sylvan lake yet? or know if its fully frozen

Maybe you could take the 20 minute drive and let us know
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 22, 2015, 05:44 PM
Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Jan 22, 2015, 06:44 PM
Anybody know if any of the Harriman state parks lake are open? Rockland lake? I've been itching to go there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 22, 2015, 07:47 PM
Anybody know if any of the Harriman state parks lake are open? Rockland lake? I've been itching to go there.

As of 10am Thursday morning (today) these are the following lakes are open in the Sterling and Harriman parks:
Harriman: Lake Welch, Tiorati, Askoti, Skannatati, Nawahunta
Sterling: Laural Meadow North and South, Four Corners and Little Dam.
Here are the following numbers you can call to check
Sterling (845)351-5907
Tiorati Circle (845)429-8257
Harriman office at Bear Mountain (845)786-2701
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 22, 2015, 08:02 PM
Drove by Sylvan last Thursday. It was frozen all the way across but not sure how thick, there wasnt anyone out on it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rich_Weinberg on Jan 22, 2015, 08:23 PM
I plan on fishing Lake Tiorati on the Southwestern side this weekend, starting early Saturday morning.  If you see me in my green parka, stop by and say hi.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 22, 2015, 08:49 PM
Plan on fishing Greenwood Saturday.... that is after checking out 2 secret ponds  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 23, 2015, 07:06 AM
Loud, Greenwood will be good to go. It was iffy on Monday. Saw 4 crazies on buckets off the beach. 

No lakes are secret with me around ;D You fishing with 4" auger? Did I bump into you last Sat with you being the only one out there? We'll have to get together one of these days.

I'll be fishing the lake inside Tuxedo Park this weekend.  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Jan 23, 2015, 10:26 AM
Has anyone been out on Greenwood, NY Side? How thick is the ice? I heard someone fell thru the ice on greenwood last saturday at the NY side..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2015, 10:39 AM
No lakes are secret with me around ;D You fishing with 4" auger? Did I bump into you last Sat with you being the only one out there? We'll have to get together one of these days.

I'll be fishing the lake inside Tuxedo Park this weekend.  :tipup:

Nope wasn't me a 4" auger isn't big enough for me to use with a flasher (hate taking the transducer out every time I catch a fish takes too long) I only fished one public water and that was Saturday afternoon other than that it's been private secret water and trust me these are 2 bodies of water that nobody has fished or has thought about fishing because of where they are located.... We'll see if it pays off
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2015, 10:40 AM

Loud, Greenwood will be good to go. It was iffy on Monday. Saw 4 crazies on buckets off the beach. 


The foreigners are the 4 crazies on buckets..... always fish that beach area for gills.... waste of time if you ask me I like those fish that have that nice shine in their eyes! As long as I can get to where I want to go with 4" I'll be happy..... Plan on heading up there this afternoon to drill some test holes/scout for tomorrow since I won't be fishing my usual spot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: sjord89 on Jan 23, 2015, 10:50 AM
The foreigners are the 4 crazies on buckets..... always fish that beach area for gills.... waste of time if you ask me I like those fish that have that nice shine in their eyes! As long as I can get to where I want to go with 4" I'll be happy..... Plan on heading up there this afternoon to drill some test holes/scout for tomorrow since I won't be fishing by usual spot
i was fishing off chapel island last sunday on 5 inches... there was a little open water further south and a bad pressure ridge in the middle... should be much better conditions there now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2015, 10:58 AM
i was fishing off chapel island last sunday on 5 inches... there was a little open water further south and a bad pressure ridge in the middle... should be much better conditions there now

Thanks for the report... there always seems to be a bad pressure ridge somewhere on that lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2015, 11:34 AM
Does anyone fishing round lake in Monroe ?i heard it's good panfish. I was thinking of going after work anyone want to meet me?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 23, 2015, 04:56 PM
Does anyone fishing round lake in Monroe ?i heard it's good panfish. I was thinking of going after work anyone want to meet me?
I drove by round lake on the way to walton and nobody was out there. Ice looked sketchy. Appeared  to be a large pressure ridge on the west side. Walton had around 6" as of monday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 23, 2015, 05:24 PM
I drove by round lake on the way to walton and nobody was out there. Ice looked sketchy. Appeared  to be a large pressure ridge on the west side. Walton had around 6" as of monday
It's 8 to 9 inchs thick
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2015, 06:39 PM
Fished greenwood from about 430 to 630 couple marks no takers measured 7.5" where I was. Talked to a couple people and they said middle of the lake was open a few days ago
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 24, 2015, 09:05 AM
I can't post images from photo bucket lol. I tried too long..no big deal..probably better off...had the whe lk to myself and tomorrow snow!  Will have to get the rear wheel chains sometime tomorrow after shoveling myself out
[/quoteHey guys!
Can any body is Sullivan give me a "real" snow update-we are heading that way today with a bunch of kids
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lake simon on Jan 24, 2015, 09:34 AM
Did great on put lake for perch. Good time
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 24, 2015, 09:35 AM
Just cleaned off the SUV....5-6 inches lower Sullivan thus far still light snow coming down  ...looks to end soon with squalls mid afternoon . Where you trekking to ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 24, 2015, 09:49 AM
Some helpful info in regards to snow totals

http://www.hpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/winter_wx.shtml
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2015, 09:56 AM
8" here in Orange County.... the 2 secret ponds planned on fishing are no more than 3ft deep probably drilled 25 holes all over and 3ft deep the whole thing..... oh well got the driveway all done now just waiting for my cousin to finish his and it's off to greenwood
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 24, 2015, 06:45 PM
heading out the the morning to fish the Swan Lake contest. if any of you guys go there and happen to see a guy with a smitty sled with a otter that says "boss spoons" that will be me. stop by and say hi...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2015, 07:16 PM
ended up with 7 perch between 9.25" and 11.25". Not bad for the afternoon bite
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Jan 25, 2015, 11:05 AM
Fished Lake Welch on saturday, 10" of ice, caught bunch of small perch and bluegills. The best part of the day was when i saw a suspended fish on a flasher that came 3 feet above the bottom, so i had to raise my jig to catch it, it was a nice 10" bluegill. It was my 2nd time using the flasher(vx1 pro), i dont think i will ever fish without it again :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2015, 11:14 AM
Looks like we are going to get hammered again.... NOAA says 10-14 where I live and Weather Channel says 5-8.... Going to make things tough for people who walk....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 25, 2015, 12:46 PM
Looks like we are going to get hammered again.... NOAA says 10-14 where I live and Weather Channel says 5-8.... Going to make things tough for people who walk....
yeah it will suck for me!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2015, 03:43 PM
Weather Channel just bumped it up to 8-12 for Northern Sullivan County, 12-18 for Southern Sullivan County and most of Orange and looks like 18-24 for East of the Hudson.... this is gonna suck
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 25, 2015, 03:50 PM
yea i am east of the hudson lol   good thing i got out today 4 pickerel one bass one 13 inch fat perch broke in my new gas auger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 25, 2015, 03:52 PM
At least there's a foot of ice now in Sullivan so the snow doesn't affect anything
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 25, 2015, 05:15 PM
REMINDER:   Our first Get-Together for 2015 is scheduled for Saturday, Jan 31 at the So.Fallsburgh FD Ice Fishing Contest on Echo Lake (see contests sticky at the top of the forum page for details, address, etc.)

Hopefully this new storm will not screw us up by then !!!

Looking forward to seeing you all there !!!  Bring Grills, Food, etc. for a good time on the ice !!!

SUGGESTED MEETING AREA:   WALK ON THE ICE AND TURN RIGHT TO ABOUT 50 YARDS OFF THE RIGHT SHORELINE.  LOOK FOR ICE SHANTY FLAG(S) (bring 'em if you've got 'em)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Jan 25, 2015, 08:03 PM
Hit Welch for the late day bite Saturday. Lots of dinks but a few keeper yellows and crappies.
Today I went back early. Witness what I call a Tundra Tumbleweed. A Gander brand hub without anchors rolling across the lake. I did meet up with the victims on the walk out and luckily no damage. We had a good laugh. Caught a bunch of bluegills,yellows and a pickerel jigging (no tip ups today).
Just a heads up...please do not park in front of the gate. It's suppossed to be clear of vehicles just in case there needs to be a cold water rescue being it acesses the launch ramp. Some folks ain't got no common sense..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2015, 08:45 PM
As of 10:05PM most of sullivan is down to 5-8 and for the most part west of 1-87 in orange is 8-12 and east is 12-18
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 26, 2015, 04:13 AM
IceBalls thank you for promoting our on-ice gathering. I've updated the SENY 2015 Gatherings suggestion thread with contest info.so please give it a view. If anyone besides IceBalls is planning to bring a grill/campstove and some type of food please post here or in the other thread by Thursday Jan.29 . We can get a list together of whom is bringing what.

Mr.Clean?Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jan 26, 2015, 08:18 AM
Went to Swan Lake yesterday for their contest- it was a good contest but a tough morning with a lot of wind. My Cabelas 5 sided shelter got obliterated in the first hour... I learned that shelter doesn't handle wind well. Caught a few pickeral and a few bass, and we were chasing flags all day. No perch or panfish :( overall a good day minus the wind. And my destroyed shelter...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2015, 10:30 AM
Looks like it's not going to be that bad for us....
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Crumbo on Jan 26, 2015, 10:59 AM
Hope im in the right place. Headed up north to tupper lake and was wondering if anyone has any info on ice conditions and about bait shops.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 26, 2015, 11:09 AM
Hope im in the right place. Headed up north to tupper lake and was wondering if anyone has any info on ice conditions and about bait shops.

A couple more posts you can view the Reports and Conditions board ...also there is a Northern NY thread which I believe covers Tupper.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Jan 26, 2015, 11:11 AM
Hope im in the right place. Headed up north to tupper lake and was wondering if anyone has any info on ice conditions and about bait shops.

Welcome to IS.  If you post 2 more times you'll have access to the reports and conditions board where all lake and ice info is posted. Also at the top of the NY board is a link to the baitshop list for bait shops in NY.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2015, 11:28 AM
I just saw 48+ inchs for Orange County!! :o get out the snowsshoes for ice fishing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tjk3rd on Jan 26, 2015, 11:55 AM
Anybody fishing for tigers in Westchester or Putnam?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 26, 2015, 01:49 PM
well not that i want this snow but at least now it looks like i will get to use the snowshoes i bought because of last years snow at the highland lake contest... lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2015, 02:30 PM
Yeah boss j I just bought a pair I can't wait to try them out!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2015, 03:54 PM
I just saw 48+ inchs for Orange County!! :o get out the snowsshoes for ice fishing

I don't believe that for a second..... unless there's an Orange County in Massachusetts..... I know there's a town of Orange in both Massachusetts and Connecticut
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 26, 2015, 05:17 PM
It keeps changing from 40 to 8!!  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 26, 2015, 05:55 PM
It keeps changing from 40 to 8

Post a link ...still hearing 1-3 overnight and 1-3 for daytime Tuesday for Sullivan ...hope that's true
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2015, 06:43 PM
Well can't drive in Orange County let alone go anywhere until 7am Wednesday..... Newhouse declared a State of Emergency for Orange County until then.... unless it's lifted earlier....


Also looks like they over predicted for our area
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 27, 2015, 01:45 AM
Right now, 2:40AM Tues. here on Long Island, there is not even 3 inches of snow!!  All day they have been promising "major snow by 9PM (Mon.).... BS!!!  From the way it's snowing now, I'd be surprised if,  when I look out my window in the morning, there's even six inches!!!    Could I be wrong...... certainly.  Are those weather guys wrong consistently.....  you betcha !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 27, 2015, 02:31 AM
3:20 am 18 * no wind ....looks like 1 inch since 6:00 pm ...for a total of 2-3 for this one thus far ..hope my brethren to my south fair better then the weatherman predictions .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: striperman on Jan 27, 2015, 03:32 AM
4:30 am here in dutchess county and only about 3 " so far but the winds are really blowing.Now saying 6 to 12 in our area.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 27, 2015, 03:41 AM
I hope everyone is getting through winter storm Juno without much hardship. I wish news media and county government would communicate with each other I had no idea about the Orange County travel ban. Last night I watched YNN news (Time Warner Cable) before going into work (8 P.M.-12 A.M.) heard about the Governor closing major highways at 11 P.M. and NYC shut down. I have the television on currently just saw report that all roads from Sullivan and Ulster counties south being closed until further notice. Also tractor trailer ban on Thruway and routes 84 and 287 . (emergency vehicles only)

Also for your information I updated the SENY Gatherings thread with the names of and directions to a couple baitshops that are close to Fallsburg F.D. contest.

Steve

 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2015, 06:43 AM
That travel ban sure was a great idea.... that was some storm here in Orange County 3" never seen that before in my life! Where are we Texas?  :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 27, 2015, 08:05 AM
Ol Man Winter and Mother Nature are tough to predict ...was kind of nice not to hear from the weatherman ..."more snow North and West of the City"...got 3 inches in Sullivan county so we will be "open for business" as far as ice fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 27, 2015, 09:54 AM
Yeah tuff snow storm 1" maybe in pinebush  my auger parts are at the post office & it is closed... I have the day off to repair it...?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 27, 2015, 11:35 AM
only got  about 4 inches in rockland. I'm happy  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 27, 2015, 02:19 PM
I for one and and happy that we did not get all of that snow. We don't need the extra weight on the ice or to be struggling through the snow to get out on the lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Jan 27, 2015, 03:38 PM
We got about 3-4" overnight,but it snowed until about noon and dropped another 4" or so here in Eastern Dutchess.
Spent all day going over my stuff.
Made a board for my Fish N Buddy so I can use it through the ice,repaired a few broken tip ups,rigged up a nice twist on lid pool chemical bucket with a padded seat cushion and fish hole( 6 gallon height is so much easier when you get old and fat) reorganized jig boxes,and got the new Jiffy pro4 Lite oiled up and ready to test out!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Jan 27, 2015, 04:20 PM
Do any of you guys sign up for the Jack Stewart Derby?
I looked at his website,and 2015 info isn't up yet.
Also no list of where to weigh in fish caught.
It doesn't seem worth it if the check stations are too far away to get to!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 27, 2015, 04:25 PM
mjgonehunting   where are you located? i know of 1 weigh-in in ulster county but its close to sullivan county line.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Jan 27, 2015, 04:37 PM
Easter Dutchess near the Ct line.
Fish around Brewster alot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 27, 2015, 04:56 PM
there is a website for that contest, it should have the ,locations or a way to ask about it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 27, 2015, 07:19 PM
my driveway was to shallow to shovel so i used the leaf blower to clean it off. lol
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2015, 09:13 PM
Might be hitting Greenwood again on Thursday
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 29, 2015, 10:48 PM
6 Perch today.... had 2 eyes come sniff at around 6:30 and then retreat back to the bottom.... Guess they were not hungry tonight.....
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Post by: buddy396 on Jan 30, 2015, 08:29 AM
can somebody post directions to fallsburg tourn. saturday?? where is echo lake???  thanks :tipup:
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 30, 2015, 09:31 AM
can somebody post directions to fallsburg tourn. saturday?? where is echo lake???  thanks :tipup:

You should add your location to your profile .



From Rt 17 /I 86 West bound


At exit 107, take ramp right toward Bridgeville / South Fallsburg

Bear right onto Heiden Rd / CR-161

Turn right onto RT-42 / Main St, and then immediately turn left onto La Vista Dr


Turn left onto Pleasant Valley Rd

0.2 mi
Turn left onto Westwood Dr
0.9 mi


Arrive at near contest Westwood Dr, South Fallsburg, NY 12779 on the right
The last intersection is Pinewood Estates RdIf you reach Brophy Rd, you've gone too far

The lake is known on Bing maps as Alta lake




near 153 Westwood Dr, South Fallsburg, NY 12779




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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 30, 2015, 11:08 AM
Also for those of you who use the Navionics app depending where you fish it could be way off.... got to my spot yesterday was supposed to be in 21 fow drilled a hole and it was 13'.... either they dropped the lake 8 feet or the underwater hump grew lol
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 30, 2015, 11:14 AM
Also for those of you who use the Navionics app depending where you fish it could be way off.... got to my spot yesterday was supposed to be in 21 fow drilled a hole and it was 13'.... either they dropped the lake 8 feet or the underwater hump grew lol

Most maps are based on the Fisheries high water ...not familiar with Greenwood lake ...is it possible to be up 7 feet at its fullest capacity ?
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 30, 2015, 11:32 AM
Most maps are based on the Fisheries high water ...not familiar with Greenwood lake ...is it possible to be up 7 feet at its fullest capacity ?
 

I know they drop it in the winter so people can fix their docks... but where i was fishing the one depth was a foot shallower the other was 7 foot deeper and then there was the one 7ft shallower unless we were off the spot by a lot but the holes we drilled around the area said we where where we were supposed to be contour line wise.... or maybe there's a buoy there during the spring summer and fall and we just happened to drill over where it anchors....
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 30, 2015, 07:36 PM
Buddy396 you can find slightly different directions to the Fallsburg Fire Dept. contest held at Echo/Alta Lake in South Fallsburg,NY. by going to page 5 of the SENY 2015 Gatherings Suggestions thread.

Here are some law enforcement phone numbers that all those attending  may want to pass along to any family.

Sullivan County Sherriff  (845)-794-7100             Fallsburg,NY. police  9845)-434-4422
Wurtsboro,NY. State Police Barracks   (845)-888-2681


Just for everyone info. I'm going to bump the SENY gatherings thread up to page one of the NY.General Community page.

Mr.Clean/Steve
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Post by: bigace on Jan 30, 2015, 08:42 PM
Anybody know if Rockland lake is opened yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Jan 30, 2015, 08:46 PM
Anybody know if Rockland lake is opened yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 31, 2015, 02:43 AM
Bigace given one of these phone numbers a call Sterling Forest Visitor's Center 845-351-5907, Harriman State Park Tiorotti Circle office  845-429-8257,     Harrriman State Park office at Bear Mountain  845-786-2701. One of them should have the information on Rockland Lake.
Steve
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 31, 2015, 07:17 AM
It is so cold out, i'm taking my time this am.. hoping to get out in the pm if the wind dies down.. I use the WU app on my computer,, anybody have a better weather app? going to work on my jigging setups and consolidate tackle for the harsh sub temps ..hopefully i get a good Sunday in before the next snow storm.

The Weather . com and WU seem to be in sync or cahoots with one another .. as far as forecasts.. they have been getting the forecasts right for the most part for quite some time my go to forecasters...predicte d 6 in total for "the BIG storm of 2015 " spot on for my area .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Jan 31, 2015, 07:57 AM
Anybody know if Rockland lake is opened yet?
As of Thursday 1/29 rockland lake was still closed. I know the information Center is only open monday-Friday. If Iget time after the range today I will swing by and see if a green flag is out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 31, 2015, 01:45 PM
The Weather . com and WU seem to be in sync or cahoots with one another .. as far as forecasts.. they have been getting the forecasts right for the most part for quite some time my go to forecasters...predicte d 6 in total for "the BIG storm of 2015 " spot on for my area .

looking like 8-12 for my area


And as far as the "big storm" they went with the Euro model instead of the GFS model (which predicted what was going to happen 100%) and by the time they realized the Euro model was 150 miles off it was already too late since it wasn't until about 10pm Monday night
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 31, 2015, 05:15 PM
They just bumped it..... 12-18 for both sullivan and orange

(http://i61.tinypic.com/21joghw.png)

Paused that one perfectly  :roflmao:
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Post by: greensider on Jan 31, 2015, 05:19 PM
is that the euro again lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 31, 2015, 05:26 PM
is that the euro again lol

Both models have the storm going right over the hudson valley
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 31, 2015, 07:49 PM
The weather channel should be able to get it  right more times than not but. .that was not the case imho...I will not trust their forecast  anymore ;D imho..they got to o big for their own way

Well when you get stuck in a snowstorm don't complain that you didn't know about it also they seem to predict hurricanes pretty good and all the other storms we had in the past.... You're not going to trust them after one storm? Really?

That night they corrected their forecast which unfortunately was too late for us but not to late for the New England states (who's forecast was correct the ENTIRE time)... and at least they admitted that they made a mistake they could've just blamed it on something else. The only reason why they trusted the Euro model over the GFS model is because the GFS is a "newer" model.... and the storms that come across the country are a hell of a lot easier to predict then the ones that come up the coast like the last one did.

And as I said in my earlier post the GFS (US) model predicted the storm correctly.... the Euro model was the one that got it wrong (150 miles east) . However, they predicted it correctly for the New England area and the end of Long Island.

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Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Jan 31, 2015, 08:08 PM
Heard a rumor that the contest on highland lake at sand beach is being held on the 14th of February does anyone know if this is true or does anyone have contact info.for this contest. Thanks happy fishing my family and i will be out tomorrow :)
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Jan 31, 2015, 09:22 PM
Hopefully there wroung about the storm that's coming Monday to!
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Post by: kb on Jan 31, 2015, 09:42 PM
Last time the atmosphere was too variable for an accurate weather course.  The storm did hit, but it was to our south, and the Island got hit.  Unfortunately the weather patterns are more stable this time around, and it seems like we will get it.  Get your snowshoes ready! 
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 01, 2015, 06:27 AM
The City Weatherman are in their glory ...the get to use their patented chase phrase "more snow North and West of the city"   .. hopefully it wont be too heavy to make a slushy mess out there ...I see a warm up some for Wednesday so it should settle it down some .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 01, 2015, 11:27 AM
I see a warm up some for Wednesday so it should settle it down some .

Won't last long the next day 20/-6.... The real warm up comes around the 10th supposedly
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Post by: boss j on Feb 01, 2015, 02:48 PM
well i went to the echo lake contest yesterday. it was brutal out there in the wind! but my trip was worth it, i took 1st in the perch category. i got it on my spoon too!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 01, 2015, 02:50 PM
Heard a rumor that the contest on highland lake at sand beach is being held on the 14th of February does anyone know if this is true or does anyone have contact info.for this contest. Thanks happy fishing my family and i will be out tomorrow :)

that is correct, the 14th is the date...
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Post by: rugermag on Feb 01, 2015, 03:20 PM
Loudmouth, you are right! They do a respectable job with their predictions.
There are always a few that don't agree and you usually see them stuck
somewhere on the tv news and some poor bast*** has to risk his life and
limb to go save the knuckle head! Far from perfect but better than most can
guess.
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Post by: kb on Feb 01, 2015, 03:37 PM
Congrats Boss,

I spent the morning creating another ice fishing addict.  A dozen perch on the ice, and I sent a happy fisherman on his way. 
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Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 01, 2015, 04:10 PM
We did good at a private lake in Westchester.
Can't say the name of the lake because there is a self proclaimed lake guardian who thinks its all his!
He gets all nervous that someone without permission might invad his playground!
But we got several dozen keeper sized Perch,both whites and yellows!
Even got a white on a tip up which I don't see too often!
Most fish where in the 3/4 pound range!
A couple of the whites wher closer to a pound!
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Post by: boss j on Feb 01, 2015, 06:56 PM
cool kb! i would love to share a trip with the new icefisherman.
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 01, 2015, 09:16 PM
South Fallsburgh FD Contest is In The books!!  Probablly one of the coldest, most brutal ice fishing days I have seen in many, many years.  Seems to have kept the number contestants down considerably from years past.

Met John Boss and Mr. Clean (Steve) at the contest, plus one other guy who's name I cant recall.  John took First Place in the Perch division..... Congratulations, John !!

I went with my regular buddy (Squidboy), and his Grandson, and my own son Mark.  Squidboy's grandson, Johnny-boy, won third place in the Junior Pickerel division.... Congratulations Johnny-boy !!!

Portable shanties  were flying everywhere in the wind, ice holes were freezing over in l;ess than five minutes, but , from the yells and whistles everyone seemed to be having a good time, and catching fish.  Our score:  Three Pickerel

I'm never fishing in -20 degree, 50 MPH winds again !!!  I must be Nuts !!!
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Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Feb 01, 2015, 09:40 PM
Congrats on your 1st place perch win Boss J and thank you for the verifying the information on highlanlake sand beach... Will u be there?
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Post by: boss j on Feb 02, 2015, 04:22 AM
lol i have to be there, i won the crappie catagory there last year so now i am hoping to make it 2 years in a row. lol   if you see a otter sled with "boss spoons" on each side thats me.
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 02, 2015, 04:55 AM
IceBalls/Roger it was good to see you and your group at the Fallsburg fire Dept. contest. Thank you again for the usage of your Ion auger really nice piece of equipment. Gives me something to think about for future gear purchases. Glad SquidBoy's grandson placed in the youth pickerel category. Nice to see a good number of young people out fishing given the weather. They had a bigger crowd then I expected given the forecast for the day. The other fellow you met is Lake Simon from the Poughkeepsie area.

Steve
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 02, 2015, 07:36 AM
Who else is as crazy as me and is heading out ice fishing after this snow stops?
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Post by: boss j on Feb 02, 2015, 08:02 AM
i might but will need to wait for the plows to clean the roads first
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Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 02, 2015, 08:34 AM
 like Iceballs it was 1 of the coldest icefishing days that I have been... I went up to the 1000 islands for the ice pro-am my partner & I pre fish
 the daybefore -15 then the wind chill.. on sat -18 & my partner said no way  bones were hurting ... a lot of guys staying  at motel said the same thing
 came home on sun before the storm never weigh a fish in... 2 days b.s. with icefisherman & knocking a few down ... a good time  :)
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Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 02, 2015, 08:52 AM
i might but will need to wait for the plows to clean the roads first
I can't wait. I finally was starting to catch some panfish on this one lake that is a mile long and no one really ice fishs it yesterday now I wanna go back.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 02, 2015, 09:04 AM
Anyone fish winding hills park? The last couple times I went there last year I got skunked. Any tips for that lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 02, 2015, 10:29 AM
Got 9.25" so far and its still coming down pretty good looks like they nailed this storm on the head.

(http://i58.tinypic.com/2h8496x.jpg)

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Post by: AmIceMan on Feb 02, 2015, 11:23 AM
I was in cold spring harbor by saint johns pond and saw someone drilled some holes was it one of you guys just curious
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 02, 2015, 09:19 PM
here i got 14 1/2". at lest i finally got to test out the snowshoes i got this year. these things ROCK!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 02, 2015, 11:07 PM
Looks like another possible storm on Thursday (could be a big one) and another sometime around Monday (9th) or Tuesday (10th).... Things look better after the 11th so far but that could change since it's so far ahead.... At least things will get knocked down Wednesday (4th) since it will be almost 40..... Going to be tough walking conditions if we get these storms
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 03, 2015, 06:28 AM
Loudmouth. ..what forecast group do you use? We got 14" here...that's plenty for the snow shoes ...no more needed!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 03, 2015, 07:39 AM
Loudmouth. ..what forecast group do you use? We got 14" here...that's plenty for the snow shoes ...no more needed!

Wunderground is predicting some small storms less than 3 inches throughout the week ..but come Sunday


Sunday 60% Precip. / 1-3 in
Variable clouds with snow showers. High 24F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60%. 1 to 3 inches of snow expected.

 Sunday Night 80% Precip. / 5-8 in
Cloudy with snow. Low 13F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulating 5 to 8 inches.

Monday          02/09

20 | 8 °F

 Monday 80% Precip. / 3-5 in
Snow during the morning will give way to lingering snow showers during the afternoon. High near 20F. Winds NE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of snow 80%. Snow accumulating 3 to 5 inches.

this does not make me happy :nono: :nono: :nono: :-[ :-[ :-[
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Post by: boss j on Feb 03, 2015, 08:25 AM
FINALLY WE GET SOME SNOW!!!   now i get to use the snowshoes. and take advantage of other fisherman that cant get to the good fishing grounds on contest day!!! :clap:  :roflmao: :clap: :roflmao:
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Post by: kb on Feb 03, 2015, 09:14 AM
Are there any contests this weekend?  I'm having allot of trouble searching on my phone. 

Thanks
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 03, 2015, 10:45 AM
Loudmouth. ..what forecast group do you use? We got 14" here...that's plenty for the snow shoes ...no more needed!

I just look at the 2 models.... the Euro and GFS.... Last night the Euro is saying a storm on Thursday while the GFS is saying not but when prediction coastal storms the Euro is pretty spot on (except for the blizzard that was supposed to happen) We'll see what it says tonight.... and the Monday-Tuesday storm is looking more like Sunday-Monday.... When it comes to precipitation totals for the storms I usually go with the Weather Channel

FINALLY WE GET SOME SNOW!!!   now i get to use the snowshoes. and take advantage of other fisherman that cant get to the good fishing grounds on contest day!!! :clap:  :roflmao: :clap: :roflmao:

Snowshoes? That's what a snowmobile is for  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 03, 2015, 10:57 AM
Are there any contests this weekend?  I'm having allot of trouble searching on my phone. 

Thanks

I think on Loch Sheldrake ...Check with Sports nuts in Rock hill 1-(845)-794-2000  he may have a list of contests in Sullivan Co . If you confirm any please post.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 03, 2015, 03:13 PM
CONTESTS:

This weekend:  Loch Sheldrake

Next Weekend:  2/14.. Morningside Lake.... or.... Highland Lake      2/15.. King of The Ice on White Lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 03, 2015, 03:52 PM
Anyone know the status of the public launch at Swinging Bridge? Is it open? Any chance it is plowed?

Thanks for any info.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 03, 2015, 04:21 PM
Some  garden center was selling waxworms  40 for 8.99  lol.. what the????!!!! Anybody know where else I can get grubs?  Wonder if Davis has anything?

I order online before the season it's cheaper than buying them as I go and since I like to use mousies and they are hard to come by at times its nice to have them and not worry.... I have a mini fridge that I keep them in at the recommended temperature. They last all ice season and through ice out spring fishing after that they get fed to the birds....

Also weather update looks to be a quick clipper system coming Wednesday and then a storm on Thursday but that might change as the models still won't agree with Thursdays storm.... Then as of now looks like a big storm starting sometime Sunday morning into Monday those times are most likely to change since that is so far in advance
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 03, 2015, 04:29 PM
Some  garden center was selling waxworms  40 for 8.99  lol.. what the????!!!! Anybody know where else I can get grubs?  Wonder if Davis has anything?

Ja-Da bait pretty fast n free shipping ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Feb 03, 2015, 05:27 PM
Hey guys, I know ice should be safe on Rockland lake now but does anybody know if its opened? Have a day off class tomorrow and my dads friend just called to ask if I wanted to come.1 hour drive for me so does anybody know if its open? Thanks alot. Offices are closed and I didn't think I was going so I didn't call.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Feb 03, 2015, 06:02 PM
Hey guys, I know ice should be safe on Rockland lake now but does anybody know if its opened? Have a day off class tomorrow and my dads friend just called to ask if I wanted to come.1 hour drive for me so does anybody know if its open? Thanks alot. Offices are closed and I didn't think I was going so I didn't call.

It is still not open.  We want to hit it too.  They told us to check back in on Friday and they would let us know if they are gonna open it for Sat............
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Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 03, 2015, 07:03 PM
I doubt it but they had it open this season so far.. do not go near that ramp unless you have chains ;D

Thanks! Have chains and still won't go near it.
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Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 03, 2015, 07:43 PM
Hey guys, I know ice should be safe on Rockland lake now but does anybody know if its opened? Have a day off class tomorrow and my dads friend just called to ask if I wanted to come.1 hour drive for me so does anybody know if its open? Thanks alot. Offices are closed and I didn't think I was going so I didn't call.
called this morning and it was not open. Drove by this afternoon  after fishing a small pond a half mile from there and it's still a red flag. On a side note the small pond I fished had a red flag. the maximum depth is only about 6 or 7 feet so I ventured out. All the holes I drilled were about 9". I have a feeling it hasn't been checked in quite some time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 03, 2015, 07:46 PM
Has anyone ever fished Cortlandt lake before?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 04, 2015, 03:26 AM
There is a guy from western NY selling grubs on EBay.
Not cheap but not over inflated pricing!
Ships very lively spikes fast!
I ordered on Tuesday night and had them on Friday!
Smith Creek Fish Farm
Website under same name.
In Bliss,NY
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: coorslightguy on Feb 04, 2015, 11:42 AM
Is there any trout in hessian lake ? That is the lake by bear mountain lodge right? Also do they allow ice fishing?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 04, 2015, 12:08 PM
Is there any trout in hessian lake ? That is the lake by bear mountain lodge right? Also do they allow ice fishing?

Yes the state stocks trout in Hessian every year, and Ice fishing is allowed.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 04, 2015, 03:32 PM
Is there any trout in hessian lake ? That is the lake by bear mountain lodge right? Also do they allow ice fishing?
As stated, there is trout. Had a very limited time yesterday. Fished 30 FOW, two hits, but nothing to show.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 04, 2015, 03:33 PM
As of today, Rockland Lake is open as well as Blue Lake in Sterling Forest
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 04, 2015, 05:55 PM
Went out with a friend today on a private lake for 3 hours. kept 20 bluegills all over 9". A few I could barely  get my hand around. Also got 7 keeper perch. Smallest was 11" biggest was just over 14". Will try to post pictures at some point tonight.  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 04, 2015, 06:01 PM
well looks like we are going to get HAMMERED with snow Sunday into Monday.... As of now they are saying 6-10 on Sunday and another 4-8 on Monday.... of course we are way far out so those precipitation totals will change either for the better or worse as we get closer
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 04, 2015, 06:11 PM
Here's some pics. Fish are going in the fryer as I type! ;D
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 04, 2015, 06:37 PM
NICE!!!!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 04, 2015, 06:59 PM
Ice Boy19 good looking group of fish should make for an enjoyable meal. BigJoesFishing try the area in front of the boat dock it is the deepest part of the lake. Also be prepared to move you should eventually find some fish.
Kb the Loch Sheldrake Fire Dept. contest is this Saturday Feb. 7TH I'm assuming you register at the fire house located on route 52 entry fee should be similar to other fire dept. contests in area $5 to 10 dollars for adults. A gentleman named Harry Barrett is a contact person for this contest . Here is his phone number. (845)-292-5916 use star 82 before the phone number . Hopefully you have more success reaching him then my attempts ,he never seems to be home. To date no info. posted on the department's website.
Here are the dates of some other contests Sat.Feb 14 Hurleyville Fire Dept. at Morningside Lake and Mahogany Ridge Hunting Club at Highland Lake. Sun.Feb.15 King of The Ice at White Lake and Sat. Feb.21 Monticello Fire Dept. at Sackett Lake. All of these contests are in Sullivan County. Information on all contests with exemption of Loch Sheldrake and Mahogany Ridge can be found in the Contest thread started by AdkRoy. (stickied near top of New York General Community page)

Please remember we are using the Hurleyville contest for the second SENY members gathering.

Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Feb 05, 2015, 05:57 PM
Anyone ever fished loch sheldrake? Any good? Was planning on heading out there sat for the derby. I spoke to someone over at sports nuts in rock hill who said they are still having it tho I haven't had any luck finding info or getting ahold of anyone for details either.  Best of luck, tight lines!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Feb 05, 2015, 06:00 PM
Loch Sheldrake has walleye and brown trout. Drop offs near flats might be good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 05, 2015, 06:06 PM
Ice Boy, NICE JOB!!!

congrats.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 05, 2015, 06:33 PM
i have fished loch sheldrake twice this year and am not going to the contest there. both trips i did not see many people getting action. i did get into perch but they are in the 5-7" range. my first trip i got 2 12" crappies but my trip last week i did not get anything worth wasting the bait on. good luck if you do go.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2015, 07:22 PM
Think I just lucked out for a new bait tank to keep bait in between trips instead of in the bucket.... had the fish tank in the living room spring a small leak somewhere in the bottom. Got a new tank and put the old one outside. Just changed the water in my 6gal bucket and it dawned on me... fix the leak in the old tank buy a filter and I'm in business! Looks like I have a nice project for during the storm we are going to get Sunday and Monday....
Now if they would only do away with bait being "certified" for 10 days

Also going to fish a private pond this weekend hopefully we catch those 12"-14" hog perch again like last year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2015, 07:37 PM
I haven't bought bait in years lm.. i'm strictly jigging and happy not to worry about live bait in a bucket..btw do they still enforce the ten day receipt of purchase for the VHS thingy?

Im not sure only seen a warden once (last year) and we knew him so he didn't ask questions lol.... I've only heard them ask if you had a bait receipt never check it (just what I heard).... but we like to set up the tipups so we know when and how the perch schools are moving and we also have using tipups for crappies figured out perfectly where we catch more on tipups than jigging! It also gives us the opportunity to catch more with more lines in the water! Also depending on the body of water we like to chase muskies or pike or eyes (haven't figured out the best way for eyes on tipups yet)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2015, 08:37 PM
I still hole hop and probably more than most do if I'm strictly fishing for panfish but the tip ups are nice when they let me know the schools coming back around
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 06, 2015, 11:05 AM
Looks like the storm is going to track a little farther North then was was first being shown. Good news is not as much snow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 06, 2015, 01:10 PM
cool, yes I think jersey no such live bait law exists so was wondering with the border water guess thge state line matters in that case (not licenses) yeah i think tipups are fun but i can't be hassled ..i rather look for them instead of waiting most of the time. Hoping to try some lake in Harriman before the big snow storm.
Harriman has been slow for me. Hit silvermine and didn't hook anything. A few light strikes but that's it. Tiorati was slightly better. Was there a few days ago and managed a few perch and a tiny pickerel.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 06, 2015, 03:32 PM
Seen someone fishing the Orange-Rockland lake today when I was coming home from Peekskill
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 06, 2015, 05:13 PM
Fished Chodikee this afternoon for an hour. Caught 8 nice bluegills. I'm happy. Hoping to hit a small local pond tmrw for some crappies.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 07, 2015, 06:18 AM
Seen someone fishing the Orange-Rockland lake today when I was coming home from Peekskill
is orange-rockland lake private? I always see people fishing it. I have heard it was not private and also that it was. Never really bothered to look into it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 07, 2015, 07:19 AM
I'm at my favorite honey-hole on a private lake, and it is S-L-O-W. I wonder if it's he approaching storm? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 07, 2015, 09:54 AM
Got out for an hour this morning on my little local pond. 6 nice crappies, 3 largemouth, and 3 bluegills jigging.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 07, 2015, 11:07 AM
I'm at my favorite honey-hole on a private lake, and it is S-L-O-W. I wonder if it's he approaching storm?

i think its due to the moon phase. when its bright like it has been the zoo plankton rises off the bottom at night and the fish have a feeding frenzy. i did get into some yesterday but it was a lot slower than usual.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2015, 07:14 PM
Not sure what you guys were doing today we had a good day today.... 9 perch at least a dozen pickerel and 2 catfish.... Perch were 4", 7", 8" 10.5", 10.75", 11.5", 12.5", 13", and a 14.5" (released to spawn) only kept 4.... didn't measure the pickerel or catfish. Chased flags all day the only thing on the jig pole was a catfish and a 4" and 7" perch.....

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2015, 07:24 PM
nice perch lm, nobody was doing on tiaroti.. some guy kept a bag full of bait sized perch as i was making my way in. I'm looking forward to going back upstate. those are huge perch congrats

The unfortunate part was last year all the perch we caught at this place were in the 12"-14" range constantly.... they had a ice tournament there last year and a lot of fish got taken out. However I'm sure it will bounce back in a year or a few a lot of 4" perch in that pond.... they are the primary species in there too!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 07, 2015, 07:29 PM
Good job LM !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 07, 2015, 07:48 PM
nice perch loudmouth & great day… :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Feb 07, 2015, 08:45 PM
Beautiful perch Loudmouth! Great catch!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2015, 09:52 PM
Thanks guys! Was going to hit Greenwood tomorrow morning but after seeing how bad the slush was on this small lake (4 inches of slush). I can only imagine what it is like on Greenwood
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Feb 08, 2015, 03:10 AM
I fished Greenwood saturday from 9 to 3 NY side at 40 fow, some areas have alot of slush on top of the ice, caught about 20 small white and yellow perch and only 2 keeper perch over 10". Ice was about 8" plus slush and snow on top.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 08, 2015, 09:51 AM
This 12 + inches of snow atop 13 inches of ice is not fun for walking or dragging ...even with a Smitty sled ...I would take a warm up just to knock down some of this snow ...with nights as cold as they have been it'll sure freeze up/over quickly..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2015, 11:17 AM
This 12 + inches of snow atop 13 inches of ice is not fun for walking or dragging ...even with a Smitty sled ...I would take a warm up just to knock down some of this snow ...with nights as cold as they have been it'll sure freeze up/over quickly..

Nice and warm today.. also Tuesday looks good warm and sun! If it wasn't slushy I'd be on Greenwood right now..... I'd rather have it rain tomorrow than snow.... get rid of that snow/slush on top. The refreeze this week will be nice.... If it's not terribly cold I'll be out on the weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 08, 2015, 11:38 AM
I haven't delt with a lot of slush like some of you guy ...except around the holes ...but with the drifting snow more than 15 inches in some spots adding more weight atop 13 inches of ice ...it can not support it ...those areas are a lil sloppily...and no picnic to be deal with in some spots . 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 08, 2015, 01:38 PM
With the added weight of the snow atop the ice, the ice has sagged and there water atop the ice.  This has prevented ice from sealing old ice holes, and has actually opened some up.  I fell through one yesterday on ice 12" thick.  Fortunately I only went in up to my waist.  LOL

Id like some warm weather to expose these and allow it to refreeze. 

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 08, 2015, 01:43 PM
Idk what u guys r talking about. The places I have been to today n the last few days r perfect
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 08, 2015, 03:36 PM
Im exhausted:
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Had a good day between tip-ups and jigging..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 08, 2015, 05:42 PM
nice job KB......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 08, 2015, 05:46 PM
Thanks.  It took some work, but I made it happen. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 08, 2015, 06:20 PM
from the pic I think you were on the lake where I met you with Cold Fusion last year.?!?!
Nice whites !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 09, 2015, 03:36 AM
How did folks make out at the tournament on Saturday?  Couldn't make it.....honeydo list! :'
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 09, 2015, 05:20 AM
Greetings everyone I have updated the SENY 2015 gathering suggestions thread with information on our next on-ice gathering scheduled for this Saturday Feb.14 . Please take a look at the thread if interested .

If anyone went to this past Saturday's Loch Sheldrake Fire Dept. contest please send me a personal message. I'm trying to get more information on this contest for possible use as a gathering in future years.

Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 09, 2015, 06:16 AM
Just what we need! More F$&@?NG snow!
Private lake I fished yesterday had 3-4" of frozen slush on top of 16" or so of hard ice,but wherever there was a couple of inches of snow over it we where breaking through the mushy slush.
Did do great on the White perch to make the difficult walking worth it!
Was able to bring home 35 keepers (had fish requests to fill) and released at least 100 dinks!
Slow on tipups though!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 09, 2015, 07:26 AM
Just what we need! More F$&@?NG snow!
Private lake I fished yesterday had 3-4" of frozen slush on top of 16" or so of hard ice,but wherever there was a couple of inches of snow over it we where breaking through the mushy slush.
Did do great on the White perch to make the difficult walking worth it!
Was able to bring home 35 keepers (had fish requests to fill) and released at least 100 dinks!
Slow on tipups though!

That great ...after trudging through slush and ice you were rewarded .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2015, 08:17 AM
Switched over to a wintery mix/rain here I like it!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 09, 2015, 10:01 AM
Any stories or info on how Saturday went on loch sheldrake ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 09, 2015, 10:29 AM
Still a winters mix here in Dutchess too!
A mix of cold and snow! LOL !
I cooked on my gas grill last night,and there is a good 7-8" on it right now,and snowing hard enough to keep visibility at about 150 yards !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Feb 09, 2015, 10:35 AM
This snow really does suck this year.   Knees hurt,  sloppy slush mess and death drags.  I was going to jig for whites this afternoon , see how long this mess lasts.  Maybe the extreme cold this weekend will freeze some of it up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 09, 2015, 12:51 PM
Just what we need! More F$&@?NG snow!
Private lake I fished yesterday had 3-4" of frozen slush on top of 16" or so of hard ice,but wherever there was a couple of inches of snow over it we where breaking through the mushy slush.
Did do great on the White perch to make the difficult walking worth it!
Was able to bring home 35 keepers (had fish requests to fill) and released at least 100 dinks!
Slow on tipups though!
I always catch big whites but have never kept and ate them. Are they comparable to yellows taste wise? They look like a big shiner to me lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 09, 2015, 01:00 PM
not even close yuk
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 09, 2015, 01:04 PM
Similar to yellow perch,maybe not quite as sweet.
It really depends where you catch them,and what they are feeding on.
We prefer yellows over whites , but most can't really tell the difference!
Dipped in milk/egg wash,and dredged in corn meal,or corn flake crumbs,it's really hard to tell.
They are actually in the bass family, not really a true perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Feb 09, 2015, 01:47 PM
Does anyone know if there is slush on any of the lakes in Sullivan county? Particular looking for condition of highland lake and sackett lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 09, 2015, 01:58 PM
Does anyone know if there is slush on any of the lakes in Sullivan county? Particular looking for condition of highland lake and sackett lake

Buddy of mine was out on a small pond yesterday ...was getting sloppy as the day went on in the AM ...was bit of a fog last evening ...that is sure to make it wet ...tomorrow  it'll be above freezing at mid day till 4 ...more melt and slop ...probably about 6 inches of fresh snow from yesterday till now ...but the weekend its going to be quite bitter...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Feb 09, 2015, 02:05 PM
Thanks hard water diehard for the info hopefully not to sloppy contest on highland Saturday and one on sackett the 21st keep me posted if anyone gets out in Sullivan during the week ☺
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 09, 2015, 05:54 PM
Does anyone here fish round lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2015, 06:03 PM
when i seen the Korean fish lettered van  at tiaroti,I kinda suspected something.. none the less, when i seen a bag of two dozen dinks with other illegal sized sunfish..I don't really care..

No such thing as illegal sized sunfish..... in NYS you can keep any size and you can keep 50.... and the all the lakes in the Sterling Forrest group there go by state regulations except for Lake Trout on Sterling Lake that has special regulations.

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I personally don't keep them unless they are 8" because any smaller and it's not worth filleting

it isn't like the state stocks them much with anything...

The only fish NYS stocks in Orange County is Trout and those numbers haven't changed much over the years.... All the walleye and tiger muskies go up state into those lakes for the most part. They used to stock Tigers and Walleye in Greenwood but they stopped that a while ago if it wasn't for New Jersey there wouldn't be walleyes in there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 09, 2015, 07:25 PM
shellfish....you are comparing apples and oranges.....the pressure that NY (especially the Beaverkill/Willowemoc system) get is not sustainable.....a lot of fisherman up there keep every legal trout they catch.....I fish them all up there......the best thing NY could do , as some places out west do is put in the slot system, where you can keep trout between 14 and 18 inches and all others need to be released......this leaves the young ones and good breeders .....those big fish are not as good to eat anyway, take a pic and send them back and leave the young ones to grow......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 09, 2015, 07:28 PM
Maybe some folks should stick to fishing rather than stirring the pot. Especially when they aren't well informed.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2015, 07:34 PM
shellfish....you are comparing apples and oranges.....the pressure that NY (especially the Beaverkill/Willowemoc system) get is not sustainable.....a lot of fisherman up there keep every legal trout they catch.....I fish them all up there......the best thing NY could do , as some places out west do is put in the slot system, where you can keep trout between 14 and 18 inches and all others need to be released......this leaves the young ones and good breeders .....those big fish are not as good to eat anyway, take a pic and send them back and leave the young ones to grow......

This year I started to do a slot limit on some of the private ponds I fish that don't receive a lot of pressure to see how it works out
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 09, 2015, 07:50 PM
gee wiz,, i have over thirty years fishing year round,, hope you are not referring to me stirring anything,, i'm just telling it as I see/seen the changes over the years..take fore your worth. no hard feelings. i still know where the hot spots are regardless
With over 30 years of fishing, you should know the proper limits when it comes to the fish. And as for the private message you sent me, I'm not sure what you were trying to say. Just post it here and maybe another member can decipher it.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2015, 07:54 PM
Don't drink and drive you might spill your drink! or get sent to the slammer... Boy it is sure going to be cold this weekend! Was planning on going out but after looking at the weather it sure doesn't seem like such a good idea
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 09, 2015, 08:20 PM
CORNDOG, PM SENT  ;D think now the public forum knows you know i know you know we both are confused about the nydec fishery thingy ;D
Still unsure what you are talking about. I made no derogatory posts. I basically answered your confusing post and tried to inform you what the NYS DEC regulations are currently for Bluegills/Sunfish.. And not the only member here who tried. Please stop sending messages to me. I really have no clue what you are trying to gain from sending them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2015, 09:40 PM
Any Russians here.. just kidding  ;D

Вы хотите остановить промысел
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2015, 09:57 PM
But on a serious note looks like 2 possible storms on the horizon..... Thursday and then again sometime either Sunday Monday or Tuesday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: peterk814 on Feb 10, 2015, 12:42 AM
gee wiz,, i have over thirty years fishing year round,, hope you are not referring to me stirring anything,, i'm just telling it as I see/seen the changes over the years..take fore your worth. no hard feelings. i still know where the hot spots are regardless

Lol you might have 30 years, but still haven't read an NYS regulation page huh?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 10, 2015, 07:26 AM
Lol you might have 30 years, but still haven't read an NYS regulation page huh?
Exactly
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 10, 2015, 07:50 AM
Does anyone know if there is slush on any of the lakes in Sullivan county? Particular looking for condition of highland lake and sackett lake
   well boys, and girls, heres what i have been on in that area:

highland lake is a mess!!! slush covered by the snow is about 3-4 inches thick. i also was on a private lake a few miles from there and same conditions. the days i was out were friday, saturday and sunday. with this snow on top of the slush dont expect it to freeze! there is a good blanket of insulation on top now. i might try today or tomorrow just need to get the roads clean...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Feb 10, 2015, 07:53 AM
Any Russians here.. just kidding  ;D
nope none here, they all went back to Brooklyn after they fished out all the lakes in Westchester, Putnam and duchess counties! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 10, 2015, 08:15 AM
just shovel off your spots and they will freeze
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Feb 10, 2015, 08:44 AM
nope none here, they all went back to Brooklyn after they fished out all the lakes in Westchester, Putnam and duchess counties! ;D

Its not just the Russian bucket brigade ...  They know who they are, the self proclaimed loudmouths. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 10, 2015, 09:24 AM
its not bad enough they bucket the baby fish from the lakes they dump tons of crap every where they go one of the best bass lakes i fish was shut down for years due to them leaving trash all over
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 10, 2015, 10:05 AM
They know who they are, the self proclaimed loudmouths.

Huh? Hope you're not talking about me
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Feb 10, 2015, 10:19 AM
Huh? Hope you're not talking about me


Lol, not at all.  Bad choice of word.   Another person.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Feb 10, 2015, 05:06 PM
its not bad enough they bucket the baby fish from the lakes they dump tons of crap every where they go one of the best bass lakes i fish was shut down for years due to them leaving trash all over
Pretty bad when you pull up a dink 4" perch and someone asks you " if you not going to keep it can i?"
Ahhhhhhhhhh
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Feb 10, 2015, 09:25 PM
Anyone going out this weekend? Just realized I'm off Monday so I'll prolly try to get out somewhere. Hit swinging bridge last sat no walleye but got a bunch of crappie so it was still a good day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 11, 2015, 03:06 AM
this wekend is contests on both days. morningside/highland lake on sat, king of the ice on white lake on sunday. and morningside is the IS gathering...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ice boy19 on Feb 11, 2015, 07:09 AM
Pretty bad when you pull up a dink 4" perch and someone asks you " if you not going to keep it can i?"
Ahhhhhhhhhh
I eat them like smelt. Bones and all  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2015, 09:43 AM
Looks like the storms are going to miss us for the most part! Saturday looks to be the worse of the 2 but not that bad so those of you fishing stay dry and warm! On a different note I'll be staying nice and warm inside this weekend not worth going out for me in that bitter cold I have plenty of fish in the freezer....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: peterk814 on Feb 11, 2015, 11:41 AM
Looks like saturday night will be hit, into sunday morning.  Saturday should be fishable.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 11, 2015, 01:12 PM
The high temperatures keep going up in the weekend forecast ...hoping the brutal conditions stay to the north of us ...although a freeze up would be nice for traveling across this slush.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman67 on Feb 11, 2015, 01:47 PM
Anyone been out on sylvan lake in dutchess thinking of hitting it Monday?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 11, 2015, 02:03 PM
It's frozen over. I drive past it everyday, but I don't know how the fishing has been. Sylvan is.., sylvan.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2015, 03:14 PM
The high temperatures keep going up in the weekend forecast ...hoping the brutal conditions stay to the north of us ...although a freeze up would be nice for traveling across this slush.

Sunday will be brutal with the wind
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 11, 2015, 05:22 PM
Fished Blue Lake..great day. Warning: if you decide to drive down to the boat lauch, use caution, have decent tires and some sort of driving ability, and 4WD helps. I was the only one out and would have helped the individual who spent  nearly two hours tryin to get outta the predicament they got themselves into, but I was way too far and the bite was on. I did notify the office. Eventually, the individual did get himself out and by that time I was closer. I asked if he was good, and he stated he was. I then watched him back up and get stuck again, attempting to make a "k" turn. And after a few attempts to get outta that situation, he was assisted by two guys who came back in a minivan. They fared better. Guess the first guy needs new tires..lol
You can't make this stuff up. Better were the two women I encountered on my way out who decided to try and drive their Hyundai back there..lol..I actually explained to them three times what I have just posted..they still were thinking it over when I left.
Incredible.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2015, 06:33 PM
"But let me tell you something, folks: You can't fix stupid. There's not a pill you can take; there's not a class you can go to. Stupid is forever." - Ron White
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: POtjm120 on Feb 11, 2015, 06:53 PM
Anyone been out on sylvan lake in dutchess thinking of hitting it Monday?
Drove past last Sunday and counted 20+ people out fishing.  Local bait shop said they had been catching small rainbows and browns......may join you out there on Monday myself!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 11, 2015, 08:20 PM
"But let me tell you something, folks: You can't fix stupid. There's not a pill you can take; there's not a class you can go to. Stupid is forever." - Ron White

So friggin true...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 11, 2015, 08:45 PM
Good Evening everyone just wanted to inform all of you that due to a sudden unexpected event in my life I will not be able to attended this Saturday's gathering at the Hurleyville Fire Dept. Contest. My Mother Passed away earlier today. All those needing information on this contest please see the SENY Gathering Suggestion thread or go the Contest thread started by AdkRoy. (found stickied near top of NY.General community page) Have a safe and great weekend everyone.

Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 11, 2015, 11:59 PM
Steve..... So very sorry to hear about your Mom.  Marcia and I will pray for your family in this time of great sorrow. RIP Mom
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 12, 2015, 08:07 AM
Hi anybody have any idea if bringing a wheeler to highland lake and king of the ice is even worth it?? Deep snow? Slush? Maybe this freeze will help?? Thanks in advance!! Good luck!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 12, 2015, 08:21 AM
Hi anybody have any idea if bringing a wheeler to highland lake and king of the ice is even worth it?? Deep snow? Slush? Maybe this freeze will help?? Thanks in advance!! Good luck!!!

I haven't been out since the warm up this week ...but last weekend was a no go for wheelers ...that snow was  to deep for the belly of the machine....if any slush its sure to be a no go ...may be chains would give you better odds . The big freeze up will sure change things ...not sure if it'll be worse or better. The Southern shores are sure to be heavily drifted over ....my buddy has tracks on his Grizzly ...now that's the way to go .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 12, 2015, 08:48 AM
Thanks! Yes tracks is the way to go but $3000 is steep!!! Hopefully freeze helps it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 12, 2015, 08:49 AM
Also a Smitty helps
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 12, 2015, 08:56 AM
its going to be touchy on highland lake. the snow is in drifts everywhere and the slush is there too. once you drill holes the water is coming up onto the ice from the weight and it gets sloppy. so with all the people out it might get to be hard to make it back in if you do get out on a quad.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 12, 2015, 09:56 AM
Mr.Clean/Steve,
Sorry for your loss, my condolences; I lost my mother one year ago, a tough time for the family.

Jim
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lake simon on Feb 12, 2015, 09:58 AM
Planning on going to the king of the ice but the four wheeler with the slush conditions I'm sure is going to be a big problem. Not to mention the cool temps and the wind. Hope to see you there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 12, 2015, 11:10 AM
Ask a dec officer why our lovely immigrants . Documented or otherwise.don't get fined? That should cause a stir......so frustrating  >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: peterk814 on Feb 12, 2015, 12:22 PM
Ask a dec officer why our lovely immigrants . Documented or otherwise.don't get fined? That should cause a stir......so frustrating  >:(

What kind of generalist, stereotypical racist comment is that? 

We are all immigrants in the US other than native americans.  So unless youre from a specific tribe you yourself are an immigrant.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 12, 2015, 03:39 PM
Looks like 1-3" on Saturday and a storm on Wednesday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 12, 2015, 03:45 PM
we just had a squall move thrugh hyde park and drop 2 inches
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Feb 12, 2015, 05:59 PM
I'm not an immigrant. Dictionaries are useful.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 12, 2015, 06:03 PM
Good Evening everyone just wanted to inform all of you that due to a sudden unexpected event in my life I will not be able to attended this Saturday's gathering at the Hurleyville Fire Dept. Contest. My Mother Passed away earlier today. All those needing information on this contest please see the SENY Gathering Suggestion thread or go the Contest thread started by AdkRoy. (found stickied near top of NY.General community page) Have a safe and great weekend everyone.

Mr.Clean/Steve
Sorry to hear it Steve. Prayers sent.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Feb 12, 2015, 06:20 PM
Good Evening everyone just wanted to inform all of you that due to a sudden unexpected event in my life I will not be able to attended this Saturday's gathering at the Hurleyville Fire Dept. Contest. My Mother Passed away earlier today. All those needing information on this contest please see the SENY Gathering Suggestion thread or go the Contest thread started by AdkRoy. (found stickied near top of NY.General community page) Have a safe and great weekend everyone.

Mr.Clean/Steve




Steve, sorry to hear that, please accept my sincere condolences.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 12, 2015, 06:52 PM
I was out today and caught some bluegills. I got caught in a squal and I didn't have my shelter and I was fine. People were looking at me but I'm a crazy sob lol :P
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 12, 2015, 06:59 PM
Steve, Very Sorry to hear about your Mother....Thoughts and prayers headed your way.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 12, 2015, 08:10 PM
Good evening everyone on behalf of my Family and I thank you to all who have sent their condolences. They are greatly appreciated at this time. Except for a few brief periods of snow it looks like the latest storm bypassed my location. To all going out this holiday weekend be careful I suggest cutting back on the gear and save the strain on your bodies.

Once again here are the contact names/phone numbers for the Hurleyville Fire Dept. contest         Jack Halchak  (845)-436-5418   George Price  (845)-434-3475                 I suggest giving them a call to make sure the contest is still on for Saturday. Please share here on Ice Shanty any. info. you obtain from either of these gentlemen.

The Mahogany Ridge Hunting club contest at Highland Lake (Eldred area-Sullivan County) also scheduled for this Sat.Feb.14 will happen they held it last year under similar conditions in terms of Snow depth and slush. If you remember winter storm Pax dumped 20 inches or more of snow on many parts of South Eastern New York a few days before the contest.

Steve

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Feb 12, 2015, 08:30 PM
Sorry for the loss of your mother steve/mr.clean praying for u and ur family
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 12, 2015, 09:51 PM
last years snow storm dumped 3 1/2 feet! i know, i walked across the lake in it!!! and now its not as deep but still a royal pain in the a** to walk in.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Feb 13, 2015, 11:26 AM
Peace to you and to your beloved mother.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Feb 13, 2015, 11:33 AM
Good Evening everyone just wanted to inform all of you that due to a sudden unexpected event in my life I will not be able to attended this Saturday's gathering at the Hurleyville Fire Dept. Contest. My Mother Passed away earlier today. All those needing information on this contest please see the SENY Gathering Suggestion thread or go the Contest thread started by AdkRoy. (found stickied near top of NY.General community page) Have a safe and great weekend everyone.

Mr.Clean/Steve
Steve,
The toughest loss is that of a loved one. Hang in there.
My condolences,
John
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: eyesfishing on Feb 13, 2015, 12:18 PM
Ask a dec officer why our lovely immigrants . Documented or otherwise.don't get fined? That should cause a stir......so frustrating  >:(

Where did this come from? Are you referring to someone else's post from a while back? I couldn't find a reference.
First, your comment seems completely unsubstantiated. Secondly, as an immigrant, your grammar and punctuation sucks. :)
Lastly, to humor this new topic you've chosen to start anti-climatically, I'd say that the DEC doesn't exactly know the rules very well either. In fact, I remember they tried to fine me for an illegally-sized "bass" when they saw a 7" shiner in my bucket.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 14, 2015, 08:35 PM
Well how'd everyone do in the tournaments? Also looks like more snow the 21st and 22nd
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 14, 2015, 08:54 PM
Not sure about the tourneys, but I had a very slow day. Only 10 mid sized perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 14, 2015, 11:40 PM
Well how'd everyone do in the tournaments? Also looks like more snow the 21st and 22nd

Spoke to John Boss today.... he fished the Highland Lake tourney..... took 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in the Crappie category !!!!   Way to go John !!!!  Nice to see one of ":our guys" making a name for himself on the tourney circuit. 

Keep up the good work.....might see you at the Sackett Lake contest.....later !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 15, 2015, 12:04 AM
IceBalls thanks for the update on John(Boss J) he is building a name for himself on the Sullivan County ice fishing contest circuit. I wonder how many people turned out for the Mahogany Ridge (Highland Lake) contest. We all better place our spoon order soon before he is sold out of product. Also have to see if any photos have been posted for the Hurleyville Fire Dept. contest.

Good luck and fishing to all going out tomorrow. If anyone goes to the King of the Ice contest please post a report.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 15, 2015, 01:20 AM
thanks Rodger. this contest was one i really wanted to win. 2 years in a row i have taken first in crappies there. was a fun day out there. I'm not sure what the turnout was for the contest, i was focused on my T7's rod tip and my flasher...   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: masoneddie on Feb 15, 2015, 03:24 AM
Congratulations on your wins John!!   1st  2nd  and  3rd.......Outstanding!!  :clap: :thumbsup: :bow:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 15, 2015, 05:27 AM
Congratulations John!!  How big were your catches?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 15, 2015, 05:07 PM
they were not monsters, 13, 12, 12. my good friend Kevin almost had 3rd. really tho this year i had been out there a few times and only got 1 crappie over 7 inches on those trips. if it wasnt for loosing the first 3 fish on my last trip, they all felt bigger, i would have set up somewhere else. then i am sure i wouldnt have placed as well as i did.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: peterk814 on Feb 15, 2015, 05:28 PM
Not sure about the tourneys, but I had a very slow day. Only 10 mid sized perch.

Fished Saturday. Not in the tourney but we crushed it until about midday when the bite shut down.  Managed about 100 nice white and yellow perch mixed and four bass between two guys in four hours.  Only kept about two dozen for the table. 

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Feb 15, 2015, 09:13 PM
Heading out tomorrow, can't decide where to go.... Chodikee, Sylvan, Whaley, anyone have advice? I'd like to get into some perch ideally
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 15, 2015, 09:39 PM
 SCCC  King of the Ice Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 15, 2015, 10:09 PM
SCCC  King of the Ice Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub

That's a nice walleye that won king of the ice! Always seems to be a walleye that wins....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2015, 06:25 PM
You might want to be careful about what you post DEC like to troll this site..... Deer are doing fine down here and we don't have to feed them for them to survive either! Saw one today out in the sun at about 8am that was nice a fat.... they've survived the winters for how long with out my help no need to help them now. If they happen to find the bird seed in the bird feeder good for them but I'm not putting food out for them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Feb 16, 2015, 07:42 PM
You might want to be careful about what you post DEC like to troll this site..... Deer are doing fine down here and we don't have to feed them for them to survive either! Saw one today out in the sun at about 8am that was nice a fat.... they've survived the winters for how long with out my help no need to help them now. If they happen to find the bird seed in the bird feeder good for them but I'm not putting food out for them.

The whole feeding deer issue was shot down in a court I read in NY,  unenforceable.  Now hunting over bait is of course.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ejp419 on Feb 16, 2015, 07:53 PM
You can feed animals. You just can't bait deer or bear. It's up to the ECO's discretion if you are baiting or not..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2015, 08:05 PM
The whole feeding deer issue was shot down in a court I read in NY,  unenforceable.  Now hunting over bait is of course.

It was only shot down in sullivan county. But I'm sure the ECO will still give you a ticket it's just a matter of how many people will fight it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Feb 16, 2015, 09:21 PM
You can feed animals. You just can't bait deer or bear. It's up to the ECO's discretion if you are baiting or not..

Feeding wild turkeys and tree rats,  no tickets or issue.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2015, 09:21 PM
Feeding wild turkeys and tree rats,  no tickets or issue.   

unless its deer season and you have a rifle in your hand!  ;D

(https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQ_x_8PBO4X1yZSlqbAdjYjlX35g_BjiZhbM0iCHdgTpFifT36U)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 16, 2015, 09:55 PM
(http://i842.photobucket.com/albums/zz342/TRAPPER3NY/posted_zpspuktkrew.jpg) (http://s842.photobucket.com/user/TRAPPER3NY/media/posted_zpspuktkrew.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: conservationist on Feb 16, 2015, 10:42 PM
Regardless of the season, it's not legal to put out any type of feed for deer, though it is legal to fell trees and shrubs to make their nutritious twigs/buds accessible to deer:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7197.html

And the DEC have good ecological reasons for regulating this.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2015, 10:52 PM
Regardless of the season, it's not legal to put out any type of feed for deer, though it is legal to fell trees and shrubs to make their nutritious twigs/buds accessible to deer:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7197.html


So according to the DEC I can put food out for any animal I want as long as it doesn't attract deer and/or moose. What if I have free ranging chickens and I put food out for them and it attracts the deer and/or moose is that illegal?

Also, odds are right now they (deer and/or moose) will be attracted to anything we put out.


The thing I don't understand is in every single state surrounding NY you are allowed to "bait" deer

The DEC "ecological" reason is a CWD case out in Wisconsin back in 2002 I believe and then when CWD was found in 5 deer back in 05 that were in a fenced in pen. Not one case was or has been found in the wild in NYS. 

More than 31,000 wild white-tailed deer were tested statewide from 2002 through 2010. No cases of CWD. In 2011 more than 1,800 hunter-harvested deer tested negative for CWD during statewide surveillance. In 2012 more than 1,500 hunter-harvested deer tested negative for CWD during statewide surveillance however 4 deer in PA were found to have CWD 3 of which were wild. 2013 more than 2,500 hunter-harvested deer tested negative for CWD during statewide surveillance. 2014 The first case in Ohio and again a CAPTIVE DEER. If you ask me the captive breeding farms shouldn't be allowed to feed deer. That seems to be where the issue is not in the wild

From what I have seen hunting in other states where you can bait deer the deer tend to eat at the baited area for 10 minutes or so and then move on to the surrounding vegetation. You might have one young 1.5 year old buck that will sit there at the pile but most deer eat for a bit then move on.

I don't understand why NY doesn't do what Jersey does allow baiting during certain dates (I think its september through mid december) and then no baiting so the deer don't "starve" themselves.

I think the no baiting thing is just like the certified bait ordeal a way for NYS to make more money off of the hunters and fisherman/woman

Also, don't tell me to grow a food plot because doesn't that do what a bait pile does and draw deer into a concentrated area? Where they have the chance to defecate where they eat? Also lets be honest the average hunter doesn't have the property let alone the equipment to make a big enough food plot so the deer won't be concentrated to a certain area.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Doitnow on Feb 16, 2015, 11:10 PM

I don't understand why NY doesn't do what Jersey does allow baiting during certain dates (I think its september through mid december) and then no baiting so the deer don't "starve" themselves.

You can bait at any time in Jersey.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2015, 11:12 PM
You can bait at any time in Jersey.

Thanks for correcting me I thought I read somewhere it was only allowed during a certain time of the year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ejp419 on Feb 17, 2015, 07:51 AM
I have been told my ECOs in my area that you can put whatever you want on the ground as long as you're not hunting over it. It's up to the ECO's to determine that. Don't put anything next to a treestand or ground blind. The reason was the courts decision in Sullivan County. You can feed animals. If deer happen to eat it than oh well....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: peterk814 on Feb 17, 2015, 08:45 AM
DEC is a joke along with its officers. Greenies with guns on power trips.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 17, 2015, 10:23 AM
]no hunting allowed for miles in a metropolitan area..

According to the DEC I can hunt 150 feet away from any building with a bow! If I have the landowners permission I can hunt right on his porch! Also if the landowners neighbors are within 150 feet and they say I can hunt I'm good to go...

"It is illegal to discharge a firearm, longbow or crossbow:within 500 feet (for a firearm), 250 feet (for a crossbow) or 150 feet (for a longbow) of a dwelling, farm building or structure in occupation or use unless you own it, lease it, are an immediate member of the family, an employee, or have the owner's consent."

According to that I can hunt where I work!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Feb 17, 2015, 12:40 PM
Although  there are some very good game protectors, the majority of them are college grads who never
get into the field or on the water. Many of our laws that we are expected to obey are the offshoot
of some guy or gal sitting at a desk. When prolonged frigid weather and deep snow prevails for months
the game and birds certainly need and deserve our help. If your neighbor needed help, wouldn't you
choose to give them sustenance. And oh yeah, I am a hunter, fisherman and trapper!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Feb 17, 2015, 01:42 PM
I personally feed the ---- out of the woods.  If deer eat the feed, then so be it.......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 17, 2015, 07:10 PM
Wait, wait, wait, So there weren't ANY lakers or browns caught at the King of the Ice? Wow..............
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 17, 2015, 08:15 PM
looks like we might get the rain we need to knock down this snow some more on Sunday.... Then cold temps after!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 17, 2015, 09:56 PM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for posting the link to Sullivan County Conservation club's Facebook page. It looks like the Walleye population in White Lake is doing well the wining fish in 2013 was also a Walleye. (No contest last year)

Just a reminder for anyone who is interested the Monticello Fire Dept. contest is this coming Sat. Feb.21,2015 at the fireman's camp on Sackett Lake. You can find information on the contest in the thread started by AdkRoy. Start time is 6AM.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 18, 2015, 05:30 AM
According to the DEC I can hunt 150 feet away from any building with a bow! If I have the landowners permission I can hunt right on his porch! Also if the landowners neighbors are within 150 feet and they say I can hunt I'm good to go...

"It is illegal to discharge a firearm, longbow or crossbow:within 500 feet (for a firearm), 250 feet (for a crossbow) or 150 feet (for a longbow) of a dwelling, farm building or structure in occupation or use unless you own it, lease it, are an immediate member of the family, an employee, or have the owner's consent."

According to that I can hunt where I work!
   your footage is correct however you are not allowed to discharge a gun OR BOW within city limits. in the urban areas that eliminates a lot of land that hold suburban deer...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 18, 2015, 06:59 AM
heres a few pics from this year.

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/spoonfedcrappie_zps6ca8cd76.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/spoonfedcrappie_zps6ca8cd76.jpg.html)
spoon fed crappie
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/jiggingthespoon003_zpsdf6443d2.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/jiggingthespoon003_zpsdf6443d2.jpg.html)
a day fishin my spoons
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/spoonsucker002_zpsf6941839.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/spoonsucker002_zpsf6941839.jpg.html)
sucker on my spoon
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/biggills002_zpsf105904c.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/biggills002_zpsf105904c.jpg.html)
10" gill and my T7 custom rod
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/biggills004_zpsbe73fc92.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/biggills004_zpsbe73fc92.jpg.html)
a day of big gills on my spoons
big gill on the spoon
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/echolakewin003_zps622e8f47.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/echolakewin003_zps622e8f47.jpg.html)
echo lake winning perch
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/tripwithkevin011_zpsa06092f5.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/tripwithkevin011_zpsa06092f5.jpg.html)
spoon fed bass
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/1st2nd3rdcrappies_zpsff5a4dd2.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/1st2nd3rdcrappies_zpsff5a4dd2.jpg.html)
hignland lake crappie win

see why all i use are boss spoons!!!! its been a good year so far and we still got time to go...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 18, 2015, 09:59 AM
WOW.  Congrats.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 18, 2015, 12:15 PM
thanks KB  but i really dont find it as something "special", i do this almost every trip for as long as i can remember. i have been icefishing for over 35 years now and i still feel theres always more to learn, and another fish to catch... lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 18, 2015, 01:59 PM
Nice job BossJ..!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Feb 18, 2015, 02:05 PM
BossJ - you make it look so easy! (and it's certainly NOT!)
Great job!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 18, 2015, 03:07 PM
thanks KB  but i really dont find it as something "special", i do this almost every trip for as long as i can remember. i have been icefishing for over 35 years now and i still feel theres always more to learn, and another fish to catch... lol

I hear you on that I'd love to give you a run for your money at those tournaments just don't like fishing in all the big crowds. All the lakes I fish and even the couple new ones I tried out this year I'm the same way producing fish on every trip.... except for walleye on one lake I'm still trying to figure out.... just haven't put in enough time. I know where they're at just haven't figured out what they want the two times out
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 18, 2015, 04:28 PM
when does the boss spoon catalog come out lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 18, 2015, 07:47 PM
We're only 1200 posts away from being the top topic by number of replies.... let's get a move on lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 18, 2015, 07:57 PM
I hear you on that I'd love to give you a run for your money at those tournaments just don't like fishing in all the big crowds. All the lakes I fish and even the couple new ones I tried out this year I'm the same way producing fish on every trip.... except for walleye on one lake I'm still trying to figure out.... just haven't put in enough time. I know where they're at just haven't figured out what they want the two times out
we should get together sometime. i am not into the "crowd" of fisherman. even when im fishing with friends we are not close unless someone hits a good school and calls the other over. i hop around too much for most to keep up with me...

pm me if you want to meet.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 18, 2015, 08:01 PM
BossJ - you make it look so easy! (and it's certainly NOT!)
Great job!
really it is easy. most days the hardest part is keeping bait on the hook. lol  dont get me wrong i went many years before i caught fish the consistently. but once i found a lure that worked i started to fill the freezer fast!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 18, 2015, 08:02 PM
we should get together sometime. i am not into the "crowd" of fisherman. even when im fishing with friends we are not close unless someone hits a good school and calls the other over. i hop around too much for most to keep up with me...

pm me if you want to meet.

This weekend I'm chasing walleyes.... Not sure what my plans are after this weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 18, 2015, 08:06 PM
sat im hitting the last contest but after that i would love to chase some eyes... lol never really got into them through the ice but have got a few. just not many around where i know of.   the other i really want to try to get would be lakers. again not many close to me so... lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 18, 2015, 08:07 PM
and thanks to all the compliments!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 18, 2015, 08:08 PM
sat im hitting the last contest but after that i would love to chase some eyes... lol never really got into them through the ice but have got a few. just not many around where i know of.   the other i really want to try to get would be lakers. again not many close to me so... lol

My cousin did pretty good last year in Glenida for lakers.... and I haven't gotten into the eyes good where I'm going but I've marked em a bunch only got 1 to commit  :-\ Finicky fish they are
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 18, 2015, 08:12 PM
i can only travel 50 miles so the other side of the hudsons too far for me. as for the eyes   i have got a few on my spoons already but none big enough to keep.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 18, 2015, 08:15 PM
i can only travel 50 miles so the other side of the hudsons too far for me. as for the eyes   i have got a few on my spoons already but none big enough to keep.

Nice unfortunate you couldn't keep them.... I usually fish greenwood for them.... they're not stocked in there much anymore and most of what is stocked gets eaten up buy the muskies in there but when you catch one theres a good chance it's legal which is nice. Would like to try swinging bridge just haven't had the time to get up there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 18, 2015, 08:26 PM
LM try a chartreuse 1/4 sonar (fire tiger) pretty dependable for those eye you think are there where I know they are  ;)

I don't even fish there for eyes too many people I walk another half mile down the lake  ;D It's only me and me alone down that far only seen one other guy where I go and he was parked in a home owners driveway...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 19, 2015, 03:40 AM
The whole feeding deer issue was shot down in a court I read in NY,  unenforceable.  Now hunting over bait is of course.

It was only shot down by a judge in Sullivan County,and it is still illegal to feed ANY wildlife in NY state!
Bird feeders are overlooked but technically not legal!
Feeding deer certain foods at this time of year is worse than not feeding them.
Corn will kill a deer right now. It is not digestable for them as the only thing in thier stomach,but they eat thier fill,and end up with a toxic condition .
They basically die of starvation with a full stomach!
If anyone insists on feeding them,alfalfa pellets or hay is better but still not optimum!
Better to trim some trees that need pruning and leave tender tops and branch tips for them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 19, 2015, 06:07 AM
i thought this was a icefishing site?   when did it change to deer feeding???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Feb 19, 2015, 07:02 AM
i thought this was a icefishing site?   when did it change to deer feeding???
X2 !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 19, 2015, 09:23 AM
AMEN ....can I get a Hallelujah....put a fork in it ...don't forget our sister site

 http://www.myhuntingforum.com/


That's All Folks

PLEASE
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: eyesfishing on Feb 19, 2015, 09:25 AM
I hear a lot of people saying corn is bad for deer, but I have yet to witness one die from it. Plenty of deer that got away to live for another season after filling up on corn and sneaking away from the hunters. Has anyone actually seen a deer dead in the woods from eating corn?

I personally know a guy in Sullivan county who has been feeding deer on his property for 30 years. He got too lazy to hunt them but still likes to see them around so he feeds them. They still keep coming back. In larger herds too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: eyesfishing on Feb 19, 2015, 09:27 AM
So I can pollute the forum by starting a whole new thread with something like:

"Hey everybody give me a thumbs up if you can't wait to go fishing again!"

but discussing hunting, which goes hand in hand for many, if not most, ice fishermen is just ludicrous!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chris_JC on Feb 19, 2015, 09:29 AM
Hey guys - I mostly fish the lakes in north/west Jersey but may be visiting my sister in law and her family in Congers this weekend and was looking to get on the ice somewhere near their house Saturday.

I have gotten some yellow bullhead/bass/perch the few times I have tried Congers lake in open water but from what I understand ice fishing is not allowed there?  The next closest lake seems to be Rockland Lake - looking at google maps there looks to be a few parking lots on the lake - has anyone fished there this year and are the lots accessible in the winter?  Not looking for anyone honey holes but if anyone has some general tips of where to access the lake that would be great.  Once I get there and set up my wife might stop by with my 1 yr old son for an hour or so in the PM for his 1st time on ice if accessing lake is not too difficult.

Also, it seems the closest bait shop is in Nanuet (Shu fly Fishing Lure Co) but they open at 9 on Saturday but have shiners/mousies etc.  Any other ideas for bait in the area or am I better off going to my normal spots in NJ on the way Saturday AM.

Thanks - Chris
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 19, 2015, 09:59 AM
i thought this was a icefishing site?   when did it change to deer feeding???

This is an ice fishing site but it's also a BS topic where we can bs about stuff
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Feb 19, 2015, 12:42 PM
I hear a lot of people saying corn is bad for deer, but I have yet to witness one die from it. Plenty of deer that got away to live for another season after filling up on corn and sneaking away from the hunters. Has anyone actually seen a deer dead in the woods from eating corn?

I personally know a guy in Sullivan county who has been feeding deer on his property for 30 years. He got too lazy to hunt them but still likes to see them around so he feeds them. They still keep coming back. In larger herds too.

I agree totally.  Dr james kroll said feeding deer in winter is a good idea and if you log onto the lacoskys live site of there gravity feeder filled with corn.  I am pretty sure they know what there doing..........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Feb 19, 2015, 01:46 PM
This is an ice fishing site but it's also a BS topic
Agree.
Stop with the deer crap and get back to fishing.
Nobody gives a hoot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Feb 19, 2015, 02:14 PM
Hey, lightsout or what ever, I do care! It is ice fishing, but also gives people, even you a chance to
spout off about things of interest!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Feb 19, 2015, 02:37 PM
Tournament on sackett lake this weekend does anyone know how slushy the lake is?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Feb 19, 2015, 02:38 PM
Yea Licksuck.  Chill.  We could talk other activities.  Probably 99% here also hunt.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 19, 2015, 02:39 PM
Agree.
Stop with the deer crap and get back to fishing.
Nobody gives a hoot.

I was referring to this being a thread/ topic where we can bs about stuff if you look at the very first post it says
right here for info about fishing these counties, and BS in general.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 19, 2015, 02:54 PM
Tournament on sackett lake this weekend does anyone know how slushy the lake is?

Was out on my local lake on Tuesday ...was tough going out ...lots of snow 14 plus inches in places with even more drifted ....as I was out there ...1pm till 7ish ...the conditions got worse ...water water everywhere.....lot of weight atop 13-15 inches of ice pushing up through the holes and cracks...the trek back was tough through the slush and ice ..got a lil better when hit the snow ...but nothing is staying compacted ...the older Snowmobile and ATV tracks were still loose and couldn't stay atop them for long ...good news was no layering of snow ...crust ice ...water ...ice ...pretty much just very granular snow atop ice .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 19, 2015, 03:20 PM
i was in the monticello area yesterday and it wasnt great but not too bad. in spots where the drift were there was a few inches to sink in but for the most part we were walking in the top 2-3 inches of snow. yes when holes are drilled there is water coming up on the ice but its getting less. it seems to be right about the way highland lake was, maybe a bit better.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 19, 2015, 04:00 PM
Looks like last year was colder than this year

(http://imgick.mlive.com/home/mlive-media/width960/img/saginawnews/photo/2015/02/06/great-lakes-ice-cover-graphicjpg-c4afe9fc5a1f6ae3.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Feb 19, 2015, 06:02 PM
Loudmouth, that is pretty interesting.. We were having a conversation about that
and I did think it was colder last year. Thanks for the info.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2015, 09:53 AM
Seen on the news they need icebreakers on the Hudson..LM be interesting to see you post some photos

You mean this guy?
(http://www.divinedominoes.com/images/funny/NorwegianIcebreaker.png)

I drove over the bear mountain bridge on Tuesday and it was wide open so not sure how true that is
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 20, 2015, 10:21 AM
they have been working around the rip van winkle bridge for a month
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2015, 10:39 AM
Here's Niagara Falls

(http://hamodia.com/hamod-uploads/2014/01/NIAGARA-1.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BruceT on Feb 20, 2015, 12:13 PM
Hudson is frozen from Rhinecliff north.  I was down by the Catskill creek last weekend and looked like it may be safe enough.  I am seriously thinking of heading up there to drill some holes and check.   Many years ago I slayed the yellow perch in March on open water.  I also read a thread from 2007 here on ice shanty about ice fishing perch in the creek.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: choo choo on Feb 20, 2015, 01:07 PM
Looks like last year was colder than this year

(http://imgick.mlive.com/home/mlive-media/width960/img/saginawnews/photo/2015/02/06/great-lakes-ice-cover-graphicjpg-c4afe9fc5a1f6ae3.jpg)
This graph is from 2 weeks ago. I saw this am on the weather channel great lakes ice coverage is over 80 % now.
NOAA is reporting well over 80% as of yesterday. Definitely two very cold winters back to back.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2015, 03:09 PM
This graph is from 2 weeks ago. I saw this am on the weather channel great lakes ice coverage is over 80 % now.
NOAA is reporting well over 80% as of yesterday. Definitely two very cold winters back to back.

Here's as of yesterday..... A little more ice than last year but pretty dang equal to last year

This year Lake Ontario is a lot more frozen than last year
(http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/glcfs/compare_years/2015_051_glsea.png)(http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/glcfs/compare_years/2014_051_glsea.png)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: choo choo on Feb 20, 2015, 03:31 PM
Here's as of yesterday..... A little more ice than last year but pretty dang equal to last year

This year Lake Ontario is a lot more frozen than last year
(http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/glcfs/compare_years/2015_051_glsea.png)(http://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/glcfs/compare_years/2014_051_glsea.png)
  Very close and almost  equal as you said. These last 2 brutal cold weeks have really changed the ice coverage %.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2015, 03:40 PM
  Very close and almost  equal as you said. These last 2 brutal cold weeks have really changed the ice coverage %.

Yep in 2 weeks it went from 57% to 80% where last year it was 77% to 80%. It seems last year the winter was colder earlier and for a longer period where this year its a shorter cold burst
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: choo choo on Feb 20, 2015, 03:49 PM
It will be interesting to see how high the ice coverage percentage goes this year...personally, I hope this 80.9 % is max !!   Normal winter temperatures would be welcome for a lot of us at this point !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2015, 03:54 PM
It will be interesting to see how high the ice coverage percentage goes this year...personally, I hope this 80.9 % is max !!   Normal winter temperatures would be welcome for a lot of us at this point !

Yea I'm hoping this snow disappears since me and some buddies have a snow goose hunt booked for the 18th 19th and 20th of march
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 20, 2015, 04:29 PM
they were in my yard last night digging up the bushes i removed from around my house last summer
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Feb 20, 2015, 05:36 PM

Does Cabelas offer hockey skates :o
Wow, if there was only a way to find out with this magic keyboard in front of me.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 20, 2015, 05:44 PM
well getting ready for the Sackett lake contest in the morning. this one starts at 6am, gonna be a cold start! but hopefully the early start will allow me to find the crappies for the morning feed. then i plan to focus on gills and perch. i might bring some minnows and set up a rod to see if i can get a good pickerel too. well see how it goes soon enough...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2015, 07:34 PM
I just am hoping you fed some deer by where you live,, i think they can use all the help they can get this brutal winter :o

They seemed to do fine last year without extra food
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 21, 2015, 12:33 PM
Had walleyes all around me this morning just none of them would commit.... Visibility on the underwater camera is down to about 3ft this storm coming in really changed conditions and slowed the fish way down was goin to stay to try to catch the evening run but that might change
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 21, 2015, 01:34 PM
Fished Chodikee today before the storm from 10:30 till 1:30. Caught 14 bluegills, a small largemouth, and an absolutely monsterous largemouth. 21 inches, couldnt get a weight on him, but easily 6 pounds. Stupid me, didn't bring a camera. My friend came to give me some company later on right before my hands were about to fall off and hooked me up w/ some handwarmers. He caught 2 bluegills.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 21, 2015, 06:33 PM
Alright nice and warm in my living room now! Here's my report for today..... Cold Cold morning when I left my house at 5am it was -7 and during the 30 minute ride the thermometer went up to +4 boy was I happy and was thinking it was going to be a nice warm day and then it went all the way back down to -4 at the lake (guess there were some warm pockets of air along the ride). Anyway took about 30 minutes to get to my spot including time to unload the escape (was about a 20 minute walk). Got there a little later than I would've like as it wasn't dark still (next time I'll have to leave at least 30 minutes earlier. Had to drill 3 holes through ~12" of ice to find the depth I wanted (17fow) then set the pop-up up and started jigging. Caught 3 perch right off the bat (it's like they were waiting for me) then it slowed down a bit so decided to set the underwater camera up and that was a good choice. All morning I got to watch this in-between catching perch....
(https://scontent-lga.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/1493150_10153591793979428_5083652119039685153_n.jpg?oh=50457d35e4a10da0717e65c916a2d3e3&oe=554E3D5E)
It was the same show about 30 different times. Walleye would come in stare at my bait and then continue on its way. I went through all 4 of my jig boxes trying to figure out what they wanted and no luck tried whole minnow, just the head, just the tail everything and no luck. Perch didn't care what I dropped down they were hungry! DEC stopped by to check licenses and bait receipts asked if I pulled all my gear out myself said yep and he replied with "smart."Sled probably weighed close to 40lbs. Used my hunter safety harness to drag it and boy it saves the back. As soon as the DEC checked the 4 guys behind me  they packed up and left. Afternoon was slow so I went out of the shelter and drilled some holes checking depth moved to 19 fow and landed back on the perch. The walleyes were still tight lipped when they showed back up around 430 but seemed to check out the jigs more since the water visibility was deteriorating. Probably caught 25-35 perch (kept 10) and 0 walleyes or muskies or anything else. Almost caught a sunfish but he wouldn't budge from the rock he was hiding by. So overall it was a good day but for the species I was targeting it was not a good day but at least I know I'm in the right spot just need to find when they are more active!
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/r270/10359916_10153591794054428_636012099956945514_n.jpg?oh=28e429f532e2aa258755d0881ed907a7&oe=558B5D5E&__gda__=1435460730_ac9467ef48e9f939593edcd3d96e1fca)
Also my Clam insulated bucket froze this morning guess that doesn't do good when there's no sun lol. Also the wind was brutal in the second half of the day. Walking was easy as can be just a couple spots with drifts but only two inches in those drifts just slows you down a little bit as the sled isn't gliding along the bare ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 21, 2015, 06:37 PM
Great report LM,,,,,,thx!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Feb 21, 2015, 06:48 PM
Keep after "em!! The battle is mostly won when you get that close. Good luck....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 21, 2015, 09:33 PM
check out underwater videos on u tube and watch people getting them to bite you might get some ideas
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 22, 2015, 05:49 AM
Any tips on Sylvan Lake?
Been living within 40 minutes of it all my life but never fished it!
Saw some guys out there yesterday driving past and thought I might try it out today after I blow the driveway off.
Large bait?
Mediums?
Thoughts on depths for setting tip ups?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 22, 2015, 06:07 AM
tends to be slow fishing pretty deep in the middle some weeds a few crappie here and there trout some times to 10 pounds i dont fish it much just because its a slow bite
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 22, 2015, 06:18 AM
I'm figuring if it's slow it will be easier to leave to come home and watch the race this afternoon!
Need a change of view over where I have been fishing every weekend!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 22, 2015, 07:25 AM
I spent yesterday fishing in a local contest - about 50 adults and 20 kids.
Pretty brutal first thing in the AM, and the wind picked up a bit later to increase the pleasure.
I chose to fish shallower area close to home, always some nice pickerel and perch on the weed beds.

Caught quite a few not quite big enough to enter in the contest pickerel - the winning fish was +25"/+5 lbs and then a bunch of ~20 inchers.
I hit on the perch jigging, Vexilar's rule! Ended up with six nice ones; six biggest ones caught in the whole contest!  Biggest was 15 1/2 inches, forget the weight but her belly was full and the eggs I pulled out of her while filleting were bigger than a misshapen baseball. Won a $40 Cabela's card, minnow bucket with aerator and a beautiful fillet knife.
Fun day.

Missed seeing hardwater diehard, the winning crappie were not too big! (11 inches I think)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 22, 2015, 07:34 AM
Didn't go BlueSail ...had my fill of the sloppy mess out there during a mid week outing last week ...with this mild thaw today and a freeze up the conditions should be much better ..tough traveling through that 12 plus inches of snow. the fishing has been real slow . Glad your Vex is serving you well.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: conservationist on Feb 22, 2015, 08:04 AM
Fished West Point yesterday. Expected slushy conditions, but was very pleasantly surprised to find 12" black ice, 5" white ice, and 1" snow. Fishing was slow. Caught 3-4 bluegills in 15' adjacent to a steep drop-off. Nothing biting at my go-to spots in 20-25'. Called it a day a little early due to worries about road conditions.
Jigging has been quite slow for this primitive non-electronic fisherman [homo vexilaris tu expensivicus].
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Feb 22, 2015, 08:10 AM
Any tips on Sylvan Lake?
Been living within 40 minutes of it all my life but never fished it!
Saw some guys out there yesterday driving past and thought I might try it out today after I blow the driveway off.
Large bait?
Mediums?
Thoughts on depths for setting tip ups?

sylvan blows for ice fishing.  Do not expect alot of action.  If you get 3 or 4 flags in 6 hrs thats alot.  Stagger them below the ice. 5 ft 10 ft 15 ft 20 ft.  Try larges and meds
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 22, 2015, 10:38 AM
Never made it,got done snow blowing and found several more honey do projects to get done.
Probably would have been a good day weather wise to be out there,but the race starts at1:00 so I was going to make it an early day anyway!
Maybe next week!
I'll just jig between flags if it's slow!
A few crappies or perch certainly won't hurt my feelings!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 22, 2015, 02:12 PM
bite was slow all morning so i am a race fan the rest of the day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Capt.morgan on Feb 22, 2015, 05:50 PM
Sylvan is tough for ice fishing but a lot of fun the rest of the year. Nice bass , pickerel and there are some really nice trout in there if your lucky!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kramer on Feb 22, 2015, 06:26 PM
anybody know if there are anymore contests around or was sackett lake the last one
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 22, 2015, 07:08 PM
Fished the Island yesterday for about 4 hours. Ended up with 3 pickerel, (lost 3) and 5 big sunnies.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 22, 2015, 07:32 PM
Any tips on Sylvan Lake?
Been living within 40 minutes of it all my life but never fished it!
Saw some guys out there yesterday driving past and thought I might try it out today after I blow the driveway off.
Large bait?
Mediums?
Thoughts on depths for setting tip ups?

Had a Summer home at Sylvan Lake for 23 years and spent a lot of time fishing and SCUBA diving there.
From the small public access parking lot/ramp:  Go straight out towards the middle of the lake and stop about 75 to 100 yards off the ramp.  Use Medium shiners....lay out tip ups in a line towards the middle of the lake.  Good shot at Trout - Pickerel here.

Leaving the ramp, turn right towards the opposite shore and stop about 100 to 150 yards off that shore:  Large Bass, Pickerel, Panfish here....try jigging, use Small to Med.. shiners on tips.

If the lake is totally frozen, the middle is over 90 feet deep.  There are "rumours" of huge Trout in this area (I have never seen one) but you can try Large shiners and stagger your tips from just under the ice down to whatever depth you are comfortable with....You Never Know ???

I fish Sylvan at least once every year.... have done well some years....not so hot other years.

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 22, 2015, 07:57 PM
Just re-organized my jigs again this year and labeled the boxes so I'm not pulling out each box to find what I want
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2015, 07:58 PM
I want to try West Branch on Wednesday if the wind stays down. Where will I find the easiest access that won't be a heart attack dragging my sled out? Going for trout if I can find them.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 22, 2015, 08:00 PM
I want to try West Branch on Wednesday if the wind stays down. Where will I find the easiest access that won't be a heart attack dragging my sled out? Going for trout if I can find them.

Gamalot

If that's like the rest of the lake I've been on it shouldn't be an issue dragging everything was pretty hard packed and what spots there were were only a inch deep of snow if that...... People who fish the reservoirs would have a better idea


Also looks like our "Thaw" will begin on the 28th
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2015, 08:12 PM
If that's like the rest of the lake I've been on it shouldn't be an issue dragging everything was pretty hard packed and what spots there were were only a inch deep of snow if that...... People who fish the reservoirs would have a better idea


Also looks like our "Thaw" will begin on the 28th

Thanks LM, guess I was looking more for the best place to park and drag from. Never been there before and just want to get out down there. I live right near Swinging Bridge so it will be a good hike for me.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 22, 2015, 08:14 PM
Thanks LM, guess I was looking more for the best place to park and drag from. Never been there before and just want to get out down there. I live right near Swinging Bridge so it will be a good hike for me.

Gamalot

I'd go to SWB but thats just me.... I'm sure someone here will give you some info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2015, 08:22 PM
I'd go to SWB but thats just me.... I'm sure someone here will give you some info

I have no idea where to get on SB since they chain the launch area.

G
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 22, 2015, 08:27 PM
I have no idea where to get on SB since they chain the launch area.

G

A couple weeks ago it was still open from a report on here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2015, 08:29 PM
A couple weeks ago it was still open from a report on here

I'll check that tomorrow. In the last few years they have always locked it up as soon as the snow flies.

G
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 22, 2015, 11:59 PM
Gary...have you spoken to Corey about West Branch??  One of his favorite spots !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 23, 2015, 05:10 AM
Gary...have you spoken to Corey about West Branch??  One of his favorite spots !!

Yes Rodger, Lots of good info on all the lakes, Thank you both. I'm just trying to find the easiest access point now if I go by myself.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 23, 2015, 06:30 AM
I'll check that tomorrow. In the last few years they have always locked it up as soon as the snow flies.

G

Let me know if its locked or if it isn't plowed ...the DEC via Email assured me that it would be unlocked and plowed this season ...if either is the case I will Email them and advise them. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fish_Pete on Feb 23, 2015, 06:42 AM
I want to try West Branch on Wednesday if the wind stays down. Where will I find the easiest access that won't be a heart attack dragging my sled out? Going for trout if I can find them.

Gamalot

One place  I see people fishing there is in the area of the route 301 causeway that crosses the reservoir.  On the west side of the causeway is Gypsy Trail Rd (Cty rt 41).  After you turn onto this road there is parking immediately on your right.    It is DEP boat ramp, but there is enough room for a few cars to park without blocking the gate.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 23, 2015, 07:18 AM
One place  I see people fishing there is in the area of the route 301 causeway that crosses the reservoir.  On the west side of the causeway is Gypsy Trail Rd (Cty rt 41).  After you turn onto this road there is parking immediately on your right.    It is DEP boat ramp, but there is enough room for a few cars to park without blocking the gate.

Will report on the SB gate tonight Hardwater Diehard.

Thanks Pete, I saw the causeway on the map and thought it might be a spot. Just don't want to have to climb a mountain with a bum knee and dragging a pop up and all the gear.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: peterk814 on Feb 23, 2015, 08:42 AM
Smoked em on Saturday and Sunday in putnam county.  All the yellow, white perch, LMBs, and crappies.  Lock and load all day both days.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Feb 23, 2015, 09:45 AM
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah172/perchassasin/imagejpg2_zpsff03abd7.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/perchassasin/media/imagejpg2_zpsff03abd7.jpg.html). 10# brown from West Branch saturday morn on a tip up almost 40 min to land him
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 23, 2015, 10:09 AM
Mr. Assassin. .that is a monster! Well done,son!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 23, 2015, 10:10 AM
Nice Brown
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Feb 23, 2015, 11:05 AM
That is a beauty of a trout,  congrats.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 23, 2015, 11:33 AM
Let me know if its locked or if it isn't plowed ...the DEC via Email assured me that it would be unlocked and plowed this season ...if either is the case I will Email them and advise them.

I just checked the SB launch area. The cable is not there and the parking lot is plowed but you better have a good 4 wheel drive vehicle to get in or out. Road plows have the entrance pretty well blocked.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 23, 2015, 11:41 AM
Does anyone know of a bait shop by greenwood lake? I'm heading out later for walleye there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 23, 2015, 12:04 PM
Nice Trout PA !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 23, 2015, 12:28 PM
Big Joe there is a bait shop at the southern end of lake in West Milford. Also Davis Sports in Sloatsburg. Lou.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ejp419 on Feb 23, 2015, 02:55 PM
Beautiful trout assasin! Congrats!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rugermag on Feb 23, 2015, 03:09 PM
Love that big hooked jaw!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 23, 2015, 03:49 PM
Does anyone know of a bait shop by greenwood lake? I'm heading out later for walleye there.

Let us know how you make out and stay warm that wind will be whipping down the lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 23, 2015, 07:52 PM
I didn't stay for long once that sun went down it got very cold. Only got a small perch. I was told of a walleye spot there but no walleyes yet lol. I might be going there Wednesday again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 23, 2015, 09:15 PM
nice fish perch assasin ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Feb 23, 2015, 09:22 PM
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah172/perchassasin/imagejpg2_zpsff03abd7.jpg) (http://s1380.photobucket.com/user/perchassasin/media/imagejpg2_zpsff03abd7.jpg.html). 10# brown from West Branch saturday morn on a tip up almost 40 min to land him

That is Friggin Awesome!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 24, 2015, 08:21 AM
Does anyone know of a bait shop by greenwood lake? I'm heading out later for walleye there.

Greenwood Lake Sports Ctr Inc
1745 Greenwood Lake Tpke
Hewitt NJ 07421
(973) 728-1000
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fish_Pete on Feb 24, 2015, 09:51 AM
I didn't stay for long once that sun went down it got very cold. Only got a small perch. I was told of a walleye spot there but no walleyes yet lol. I might be going there Wednesday again.

What were the walking conditions on the ice and what is the best size bait for walleye there.  I'm planning on taking a trip there soon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 24, 2015, 10:12 AM
What were the walking conditions on the ice and what is the best size bait for walleye there.  I'm planning on taking a trip there soon.

I posted walking condition a few pages back.... look back a few pages and you'll find out..... Or take a look at the Greenwood reports and conditions page in the NY or NJ area for greenwood.

Also Greenwood has special regulation for walleye since it is a border water.... It closes on February 28th not March 15th like the rest of the state.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31402.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31402.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 24, 2015, 12:50 PM
Anyone here ice fish bear Mtn ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fish_Pete on Feb 24, 2015, 01:17 PM
I posted walking condition a few pages back.... look back a few pages and you'll find out..... Or take a look at the Greenwood reports and conditions page in the NY or NJ area for greenwood.

Also Greenwood has special regulation for walleye since it is a border water.... It closes on February 28th not March 15th like the rest of the state.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31402.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31402.html)

Thanks for the info, I didn't realize the season closes early there.  Any recommendation on bait size?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 24, 2015, 02:29 PM
Anyone here ice fish bear Mtn ?
Hessian Lake, or Harriman? I fish all of them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 24, 2015, 02:36 PM
Any recommendation on bait size?

Nope. I couldn't figure out what they wanted
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigJoesFishing on Feb 24, 2015, 04:09 PM
Hessian Lake, or Harriman? I fish all of them.
I'm going tomorrow to hessian for trout.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 24, 2015, 04:50 PM
last weeend  for eyes and it  closes..hoping to find them on swb..

You need to read the regulations book.... it doesn't close on SWB until march 15th

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bucktailnick on Feb 24, 2015, 05:18 PM
Has anyone been to tiorati lately? Looking to bring my high school fishing club there and catch some perch/pickerel. Any help? Never really ice fished there before.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 24, 2015, 08:12 PM
Nice trophy bt..wow ;) today it was harriman dinks mostly but we two managed six kepper yp up to 13.5 in. One I jigged up had a  4 in  sawbelly half out ..snow on  top easy to walk..btw. .last weeend  for eyes and it  closes..hoping to find them on swb.. been so so there if anyone is interested.

What is SWB?

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 24, 2015, 08:22 PM
What is SWB?

Gamalot

swinging bridge
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 24, 2015, 08:24 PM
swinging bridge

Thought so and it is in my back yard just a few miles up the road a piece. Never have caught an eye there yet!

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 24, 2015, 08:44 PM
Thought so and it is in my back yard just a few miles up the road a piece. Never have caught an eye there yet!

Gary

I caught one there before the dam got a crack in it and they had to drain it.... was fishing for bass with a spinner and guess it got a walleyes attention lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 25, 2015, 07:15 PM
If you plan to park in the launch area you better have a very large 4X4 with good tires and a running start to break through the snow bank left by the town plows. The lot appears to be plowed out but the town locked the entrance doing road plowing.

I don't know which entity is in charge or responsible for the lot. Could be the DEC or the Power company that owns the lake rights or possibly even the town of Forestburgh but who ever it is has dropped the ball. Just about any truck with a plow could clean this up in a few passes.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 25, 2015, 08:29 PM
Guys, I need some advice. I'm planning on heading down to West Branch on Saturday. What would be a good setup on tip ups for browns? Any tips for jigging up some perch while I wait for flags? I would really appreciate any advice! PM me if you want.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Feb 25, 2015, 09:59 PM
Thinking about heading out to white lake on sunday does anyone know the conditions, is it slushy?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 25, 2015, 10:39 PM
The way the weather looks we might be ice fishing until April!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 26, 2015, 06:15 AM
We can only hope.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Feb 26, 2015, 09:21 AM
I'm going to try jigging up some more perch tomorrow,going to be balmy sunny weather compared to today's teens..Harriman is much closer for day trip and sometimes decent perch ;D yes Gamalot , Look for us straight out from the ramp should you decide to go (swb) swinging bridge this weekend.

Which lakes in Harriman do you usually fish for perch?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 26, 2015, 10:21 AM
Swinging Bridge

If you plan to park in the launch area you better have a very large 4X4 with good tires and a running start to break through the snow bank left by the town plows. The lot appears to be plowed out but the town locked the entrance doing road plowing.

I don't know which entity is in charge or responsible for the lot. Could be the DEC or the Power company that owns the lake rights or possibly even the town of Forestburgh but who ever it is has dropped the ball. Just about any truck with a plow could clean this up in a few passes.

Gamalot

After PM contact and Gamalot post I Emailed the DEC employee who assured me that it would be maintained ..the landing is maintained  by the Eagle Creek ...the DEC with be checking with them concerning the landing condition as reported by Gamalot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 26, 2015, 10:28 AM
Swinging Bridge

After PM contact and Gamalot post I Emailed the DEC employee who assured me that it would be maintained ..the landing is maintained  by the Eagle Creek ...the DEC with be checking with them concerning the landing condition as reported by Gamalot.

Thanks HD! Now that I know that Eagle Creek, formerly Mirrant is in charge, they are right down the road from me on the Rio and I can stop in and let them know.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 26, 2015, 11:07 AM
Thanks HD! Now that I know that Eagle Creek, formerly Mirrant is in charge, they are right down the road from me on the Rio and I can stop in and let them know.

Gary

Let us know how you make out after notifying them .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Feb 26, 2015, 04:55 PM
I like the bigger ponds,all of them are pretty good when /if they are biting.

I wasn't aware that you were allowed to fish the other ponds in Harriman. According to their ice fishing flyer:

"When conditions allow, ice fishing is permitted on the following lakes and ponds:
Askoti, Kanawauke, Massawippa, Nawahunta, Sebago, Silvermine, Skannatati, Stahahe, Te-Ata, Tiorati, Welch, Hessian, Rockland, Blue, Eagle, and Little Dam lakes; Four Corners and Laurel Meadow ponds."

Are you referring to the Sterling Forest ones? I had the most disappointing year in memory last summer season at Blue Lake so I currently do no have a lot of confidence in Sterling Forest. Haven't fished the other ponds all that much although I know there was a fish kill at Four Corners in recent years.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 26, 2015, 06:21 PM
Let us know how you make out after notifying them .

I stopped in at 4 PM and talked with the boss. He told me the plow truck blew the tranny and they were picking it up tomorrow from the repair shop. Could not guarantee that the launch would be plowed by Sat. but he would do his best to get up there.

They are good people at Eagle Creek so if I was a betting man I would say he will get it done.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2015, 06:27 PM
I wasn't aware that you were allowed to fish the other ponds in Harriman. According to their ice fishing flyer:

"When conditions allow, ice fishing is permitted on the following lakes and ponds:
Askoti, Kanawauke, Massawippa, Nawahunta, Sebago, Silvermine, Skannatati, Stahahe, Te-Ata, Tiorati, Welch, Hessian, Rockland, Blue, Eagle, and Little Dam lakes; Four Corners and Laurel Meadow ponds."

Are you referring to the Sterling Forest ones? I had the most disappointing year in memory last summer season at Blue Lake so I currently do no have a lot of confidence in Sterling Forest. Haven't fished the other ponds all that much although I know there was a fish kill at Four Corners in recent years.

There are a lot better of places to fish in Orange County than Harriman or Sterling Forrest and you don't have to worry about them being closed when there is a foot of ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 26, 2015, 08:22 PM
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag254/ginodeathcore/IMG_08371_zpsnlb7tpwv.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/ginodeathcore/media/IMG_08371_zpsnlb7tpwv.jpg.html)
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag254/ginodeathcore/IMG_08381_zps035lsdep.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/ginodeathcore/media/IMG_08381_zps035lsdep.jpg.html)

Got these guys at a small local pond today (12", 13") Caugth a whole bunch of dink bluegills and pumpkinseeds as well, with only a few decent ones, but these jumbos made it worth it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 26, 2015, 08:43 PM
i made it out to one of my usual spots for 2 1/2 hours this evening. i kept 14 gills, 4 perch and 2 crappies. i let go 10-15 perch 5-6 crappies and about 75-100 gills.   had a little fun but learned itsdangerous to fish with my spoons! i cant get my gloves back on before hitting anorther fish!!!   i really felt the frost bite setting in...   lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 26, 2015, 11:03 PM
URGENT - IMPORTANT NEWS!!

Prayers are urgently needed for one of our SENY regulars  Joe Verderber, who's back in the hospital with Cardiac problems once again.  We all thought Joey had beaten this issue some time ago, but it's reared it's ugly head again.

Asking all of my ice fishing brothers and sisters to pray for his quick recovery.  Drop Joe a line on FB if you can..... try to cheer him up.

IceBalls
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 27, 2015, 07:15 AM
I stopped in at 4 PM and talked with the boss. He told me the plow truck blew the tranny and they were picking it up tomorrow from the repair shop. Could not guarantee that the launch would be plowed by Sat. but he would do his best to get up there.

They are good people at Eagle Creek so if I was a betting man I would say he will get it done.

Gamalot

Thanks...if you venture to SWB this weekend lets us know of the conditions of the P/lot ...I want to go mid week ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 27, 2015, 02:30 PM
I want to go mid week ...

If you go let me know how the conditions are thinking of going up there next weekend....

I guess everyone is planning to fish this weekend went to my usual spot to get bait and they had none!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 27, 2015, 05:18 PM
Received this from the DEC in regards to Swinging Bridge

Eagle Creek has been keeping up with the plowing after each snow event.  Apparently, there was a pile of snow at the entrance that was left by the county plow after Eagle Creek had finished plowing after the last storm.  Access into the launch should be passable at this time. 

 

Eagle Creek’s plow is in for mechanical service at the moment, and they have subcontracted the plowing work to a local contractor.  They hope to have their plow vehicle back on Monday 3/2/15.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 27, 2015, 05:37 PM
Received this from the DEC in regards to Swinging Bridge

Eagle Creek has been keeping up with the plowing after each snow event.  Apparently, there was a pile of snow at the entrance that was left by the county plow after Eagle Creek had finished plowing after the last storm.  Access into the launch should be passable at this time. 

 

Eagle Creek’s plow is in for mechanical service at the moment, and they have subcontracted the plowing work to a local contractor.  They hope to have their plow vehicle back on Monday 3/2/15.

Thanks HD! When I spoke with the boss yesterday he was a bit unsure if the plow truck would be ready today and if the plow driver could get to all the different spots he does. Apparently the truck was not ready and they did step up to the plate and got it done for us. Not being much of a "Die Hard" these days, gets tougher by the years, I hope to be able to fish a bit if this darn wind and bitter cold will head back north. I will be out off the launch on Sunday and probably meet up with Shellfish and his pals out there. I always have my fishing partner with me, Brittany Spaniel and be careful coming out because she will lick you to death!

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 27, 2015, 06:05 PM
I hope they did step up ....been wanting to fish SWB ...how is the walleye fishing near the boat launch area ... any tips Left ....Right ??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 27, 2015, 08:17 PM
I'll be out on Greenwood tomorrow from about 5am till dark
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 27, 2015, 08:21 PM
I hope they did step up ....been wanting to fish SWB ...how is the walleye fishing near the boat launch area ... any tips Left ....Right ??

No tips from me! I have never caught a Walleye in my life but I have seen a few very nice ones from SWB and the Rio. I chase the trout in the Rio in early spring and late fall and they are in SWB too but rare to ever hook up with one. As a much younger fellow the Mongaup above 17B was a great trout water and also below the Rio dam but not so much these days. Think the DEC gave up on these waters.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 28, 2015, 03:02 AM
IceBalls sorry to hear Joe (Holehawg) is having health problems once more remember him having major surgery a few years back. I will keep him in my prayers.

Gamalot/Gary good to see you posting here in the SENY thread.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ejp419 on Feb 28, 2015, 04:29 AM
How's the walking on White Pond over by Carmel? Any chance of a walleye,crappie, perch in there? Gonna hit it up this afternoon for the first time..Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Capt.morgan on Feb 28, 2015, 06:18 AM
You hear of the occasional walleye out of white pond but I've never caught one. A lot of dinks in there. There are a lot of nice reservoirs in the area I'd go to first
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 28, 2015, 08:18 AM
I hope they did step up ....been wanting to fish SWB ...how is the walleye fishing near the boat launch area ... any tips Left ....Right ??

If you go left be careful on the ice where Black Lake empties into SWB.

Managed to get into the walleye twice on SWB and both times it was after dark and they came in and left within a half an hour. The first time literally all of my tip-ups went off in about 10 minutes and then they moved on. Sat out there many nights with nothing to show for it. But they are in there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 28, 2015, 08:27 AM
If you go left be careful on the ice where Black Lake empties into SWB.

Managed to get into the walleye twice on SWB and both times it was after dark and they came in and left within a half an hour. The first time literally all of my tip-ups went off in about 10 minutes and then they moved on. Sat out there many nights with nothing to show for it. But they are in there.

That is probably why I have never caught a Walleye yet, always home by dinner time!

I think Shellfish is out there today and I will meet up with him tomorrow.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jaycr3183 on Feb 28, 2015, 09:32 AM
Thats interesting to me, i have fished SWB many many times and have done extremely well on the eyes. But oddly enough, majority of the big fish and limits came between 1 and 3 pm, with very little action happening in the low light hours. I do use extremely small set ups there though. 12 treble with 6 lb floro, never had a walleye break me off or come unbuttoned. The 10lb 30in fish i got there a few years back took me close to 25 minutes to land. Got it all in video which was neat.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 28, 2015, 10:18 AM
I use 6lb mono too but bigger hooks. It's encouraging to hear you get them in the afternoon. I'll have to give the place another shot. Congrats on the 10lb fish!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 28, 2015, 09:54 PM
i plan to get out tomorrow and fish into the snow. i usually do good so my hopes are up. if anyone sees my "boss spoons" sled stop by and say hi.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jaycr3183 on Mar 01, 2015, 05:49 AM
Shell, the lake is down u say?? Maybe worth a shot at my old haunt then
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 01, 2015, 10:48 AM
So fished from about 5:30 to dark and way different than last week the eyes were there early but not in the numbers they were last week.... they disappeared around 7:30 8 along with the perch around 9.... moved around and went deeper they just weren't in the same area. Did however see 5 muskies on the camera the one stared it down and looked like he was gonna chow it down but he didn't also got into a school of white perch nothing big. Caught probably a dozen and a half perch kept 10 and also caught 19" smallmouth. Ice was 16". Face got a little sunburn with the beautiful day...

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Also got to test out the ION and let me tell you what they will replace gas augers easily. Drilled 30-40 holes with it and it was still going. We also didn't keep the battery warm like you are supposed to most of the day. Lighter than a gas auger by far and no jerking like with the gas auger. But heavier than a hand auger (obviously) but not overly heavy. Cut through the ice no problem at all and in my opinion better and quicker than a gas auger would. If you're looking for a new auger that's what to get.

Looking to hit SWB this weekend (Sunday 3/8) for the first time since before they had to drain it due to the dam and through the ice. If anyone has some tips let me know please!
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Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 01, 2015, 12:18 PM
loudmouth is that a aqua- vu camera & how do you like it ? wanted to get 1 this year herd  it was hard to see with with snow  cover on ice...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 01, 2015, 12:44 PM
loudmouth is that a aqua- vu camera & how do you like it ? wanted to get 1 this year herd  it was hard to see with with snow  cover on ice...

I have the Aqua Vu Micro 5w/DVR ....yesterday in about 13 feet of water with two foot of hard pack and ice and the sun was bright ..no clouds could see quite well

 (http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/Aqua20Vu20Micro205_zpshjhmwctf.jpg)

on other outings there was less visibility ...but there was no sun and a lot of snow atop the ice  ...

Yesterday instead of mounting it atop my Vexilar ...I clamped it to the Hoop pole via the GoPro Jaws grip/mount ..positioned the camera at my dead stick and jigged another hole with my Vexilar ..kinda like that set up .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 01, 2015, 12:51 PM
LM ...nice catch ...got burnt pretty well myself ...I am usually good for sunblock ...not so much yesterday though .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 01, 2015, 12:59 PM
loudmouth is that a aqua- vu camera & how do you like it ? wanted to get 1 this year herd  it was hard to see with with snow  cover on ice...

It is not an aqua vu it's a marcum not sure what model as it's at least 6 years old.... This is the most it's been used since my cousin first bought it.... The flashers are more practical for us since we hole hop a lot but now depending where we go and what we plan on doing we bring it if we're not going to move around a lot.... I like it when I don't plan on moving and depending on the body of water determines visibility but it's hard to see this particular model outside so if we don't plan on setting the hub up it doesn't go with us

I'm debating getting a camera to add to my arsenal or upgrading to the lx-6 or lx7....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Mar 01, 2015, 02:02 PM
I went after elusive walleye yesterday on sodom reservoir.  Did not get one but the guy next to me got a slob.  Close to 13 lbs.  Biggest walleye I have ever seen in these waters.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Mar 01, 2015, 02:06 PM
you know if he is on the shanty? would love to see proof they are there. how deep were you fishing? ive marked big stuff at 40' on my flasher but never got to see what it was
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Mar 01, 2015, 02:15 PM
Yea,  I am pretty sure he is.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 01, 2015, 07:28 PM
Ok southern NY guys, It is time to admit defeat. Get it while I am cold and hurting!

To the Ice Shanty mods, I am not trying to cheat but I don't do Pay Pal and I refuse to put my credit card info over the net that would allow me to sell stuff in the for sale section. On my honor I will send a $30 donation to this forum as soon as I know where to snail mail it to.

I will sell all my ice gear to the first guy who comes with cash. I don't have any junk and only ever bought the best stuff I could find. I take good care of all my gear and anyone who wants to get started in this sport will end up with everything he could possibly need to do ice fishing right.

Here is a list of what I have and one lucky guy will get it all because I am simply too old and worn out to keep ice fishing.

Clam 2 man fish trap Guide model with snow skis attached.

Strike Master Mag 2000 gas auger with 8 inch chipper blade that works perfect and cuts great.

Strike Master 7 inch Lazer hand auger with new blades, old blades, electric drill attachment hand crank.

4 sets of tip ups, 5 in each set. one set is Jack Traps 30 inch Cross sticks in Oak and with my own drag system on each. Ready to fish with ice line and leaders, just go today and add a bait fish.

A full set of 5 Heritage laker 30 inch tip ups with my own drag system and ready to fish, just add bait fish.

2 full sets of HT Polar Therm Extreme disc type tip ups, 10 of these all ready to go fishing and in 5 gallon buckets and they all have the night fishing alarms and lights.

Mr. Buddy heater set up to heat up your food. You can probably find picture in my old threads of a lot of this stuff.

2 Foam lined small and large bait buckets with a battery powered air bubblers and floating nets.

2 Hole scoops with chipper spuds on the ends and a nice gaff.

2 Jig rods with Black Betty in line reels and a nice protective case and a box of jigs with some of the best lures and jigs we all love.

2 pairs of Joko therm mittens and two pairs of ice cleats.

Anything and everything I have related to ice fishing will be included in this one time deal and I will not separate any of it so please don't ask. I live very near to the Swinging Bridge and Rio Reservoirs in Sullivan County. As much as I do enjoy hard water fishing it is just too hard these days to get out and drag all this stuff at 63 with bad knees and a weak heart. A new guy just starting will need absolutely nothing else unless he wants electronics and can drag all that extra weight.

First guy here with $700 buys it all and as I said IS will get a $30 donation sale or no sale as soon as I know where to send it to. I also mentioned I will not separate any of this stuff and you would spend more than $700 on just the augers and shanty so it is not negotiable. Come and get it and you could go directly to the lake and be fishing today.

I also have a pair of LaCross Ice King pack boots in size 11 with ice screws in the soles for an additional $100.

The first guy to speak up and come over with cash will drive away with a great deal so don't be slow.

Gamalot, Gary, 845-seven 5 four, seven five 99



 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 02, 2015, 09:23 AM
So been looking at maps trying to figure out where to fish and there are 2 boat launches on SWB.... Are they both public launches or is one private? Anyone know
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 02, 2015, 09:41 AM
So been looking at maps trying to figure out where to fish and there are 2 boat launches on SWB.... Are they both public launches or is one private? Anyone know

Only one public launch ...other 2 are open water seasonal marinas .
Note the water can fluctuate ...leaving a gap between ice and water ...hollow and no strength .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 02, 2015, 09:44 AM
If you Bing Map it you can see more ...no leaves on the trees . Navionics will let you look at the sonar map for a better heads up ...more precise contour lines .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 02, 2015, 09:48 AM
If you Bing Map it you can see more ...no leaves on the trees . Navionics will let you look at the sonar map for a better heads up ...more precise contour lines .

I use navionics and that shows there's 2 launches off of starlight road.... by the looks of it the northern one is private but would like to make sure of that before I decide where to fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 02, 2015, 09:54 AM
I use navionics and that shows there's 2 launches off of starlight road.... by the looks of it the northern one is private but would like to make sure of that before I decide where to fish

Yes, there are two launches almost side by side. The south most one is private. There is also 2 marinas and if you can get in to them they sometimes will allow fishing for pay.

The water is down at least 20 feet from the normal level and there is 18 inches of ice but a steep drag down and up from the public launch.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 02, 2015, 09:56 AM
Yes, there are two launches almost side by side. The south most one is private. There is also 2 marinas and if you can get in to them they sometimes will allow fishing for pay.

The water is down at least 20 feet from the normal level and there is 18 inches of ice but a steep drag down and up from the public launch.

Gamalot

Good to know that the water level is down changes my mind about where to fish completely
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 02, 2015, 09:56 AM
From DEC site

Access
Boat access provided by Alliance Energy. Concrete boat ramp located on the east shore off of Starlight Rd. Parking for 30 vehicles. Free to public with no restrictions on boat type.

its the southern most launch site ...was marked fairly well with a  DEC sign ...shellfish was just up there I believe  so he may have a better idea on the P/Lot conditions...as well as ice/ snow ...probably 4-6 iches of new snow up here from this last storm .

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 02, 2015, 10:02 AM
Gamalot ...how was the walking and dragging  ?  Was the public lot plowed out well to the launch  or just enough by the entrance to get minimal access .I was out on Mastens lake on Saturday ...about 2 foot of hard pack snow and ice to drill through.... with about 4or so inches of snow atop that ...some of the easiest walking/dragging I have experienced this season  .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 02, 2015, 10:04 AM
From DEC site

Access
Boat access provided by Alliance Energy. Concrete boat ramp located on the east shore off of Starlight Rd. Parking for 30 vehicles. Free to public with no restrictions on boat type.

its the southern most launch site ...was marked fairly well with a  DEC sign ...shellfish was just up there I believe  so he may have a better idea on the P/Lot conditions...as well as ice/ snow ...probably 4-6 iches of new snow up here from this last storm .

I read that. I figured its the southern one. There's also one marked about a mile north on navionics was wondering if that was private or not.... looking at the map it looks private
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 02, 2015, 10:14 AM
The two marinas are


Swinging Bridge Marina

371 Starlight Rd, Monticello, NY 12701

(845) 794-6530

and

Starlight

Starlight Rd, Mongaup Valley, NY 12762

(845) 794-3622
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 02, 2015, 10:36 AM
I was fishing there with Shellfish yesterday! Walking sucked! unless you are on a snow mobile packed trail you keep falling through the crust in a good foot of snow.

Lets get one thing straight about the launches. I don't have navionics but I have lived here for 63 years and know this lake well. The dam is at the southern end. Driving from the dam north on Starlight drive the very first launch area on the left is privately owned by the big home across from it and has a wood gate that is locked. The next launch on the left is the public launch. Not sure what the maps are showing but only one launch is public. The parking lot was clear yesterday but we got close to a foot of snow so who knows what condition it is today. There was room for a dozen cars with trailers that were there yesterday. The walk from the launch lot down to the ice was steep. Don't bother with an ATV because they were all having a tough time sinking in the snow. Snowmobiles did fine.

We walked probably 200 yards from the launch and went to the right. The water below us went from 15 feet to 40 and even 50 feet deep in this general area. I fished from 15 out to 40 and it was less than 100 feet from one hole at 15 to the farthest out one at 40.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 02, 2015, 10:41 AM
The two marinas are


Swinging Bridge Marina

371 Starlight Rd, Monticello, NY 12701

(845) 794-6530

and

Starlight

Starlight Rd, Mongaup Valley, NY 12762

(845) 794-3622

thanks.... the one I was thinking about is private....

Lets get one thing straight about the launches. I don't have navionics but I have lived here for 63 years and know this lake well. The dam is at the southern end. Driving from the dam north on Starlight drive the very first launch area on the left is privately owned by the big home across from it and has a wood gate that is locked. The next launch on the left is the public launch. Not sure what the maps are showing but only one launch is public.

Navionics shows the public launch and the marina launch by Kinnie Brook
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 02, 2015, 10:57 AM
thanks.... the one I was thinking about is private....

Navionics shows the public launch and the marina launch by Kinnie Brook

On your map if you can see where the lake splits, the main part goes due north and another part forks to the NW. That point is just to the right off the public launch. Kinnie Brook is where the pay to launch Marinas are.

Gary
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: conservationist on Mar 02, 2015, 01:42 PM
Fishing & Outdoor EXPO @ Rockland Community College

This is a fun show. --And they sell beer...

This weekend: March 5-8
http://sportshows.com/suffern/index.html

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 02, 2015, 02:48 PM
Gamalot just glad you made it up ,, I laughed pulling my sled up realizing how many times I had to stop and rest before getting up that slippery incline! I was the last one parked in the public ramp..tought to try all the holes i drilled going back , my friend said he had enough the weather.. it continued snowing, we managed a few panfish crappies throwback dinks..it was pretty dead..today shoveled and got home 10am.. LM you can try asking permission at starlight marina ,, but honestly going to be nasty by the time the next storms blow through.. I wish I could say different..you might reconsider unless you have a  snowmobile or try walking in the deep snow( might get slushy too the time you thinking of going there. I hate sweating it,, won't bother until the weekend after maybe,, but by than wallete closes.. think i'll try Harriman if the warm rain doesn't close them later in the week. gl be careful bring extra boots if you decide to try swb, it can get surprisely wet along the shoreline in March.

If we do get the warm rain on Wednesday and then it gets cold again it could change the entire surface. We can only hope.

Thank you for the Walleye John, it will be dinner tonight.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 02, 2015, 06:25 PM
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/smitty%20run%20and%20gun%20003_zpskutyecnn.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/smitty%20run%20and%20gun%20003_zpskutyecnn.jpg.html)

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/smitty%20run%20and%20gun%20002_zpsvoachkfs.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/smitty%20run%20and%20gun%20002_zpsvoachkfs.jpg.html)

this is my new hole hopping smitty sled and basic gear. i made the seat to lay on top and even put a rod holder on it. with this setup i can bounce all over with no time to pack up things to move at all!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 02, 2015, 06:27 PM
sweet ride
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 03, 2015, 02:55 PM
With the reports about walking conditions on SWB and with the incoming snow fall over the next couple days its looking like I won't be heading to SWB this weekend.... might opt for easier walking conditions and chase some Muskies instead. Still up in the air. Hopefully the conditions improve by Sunday.

Boss J the way it looks now we won't get to meet up and fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Mar 03, 2015, 05:25 PM
Anybody been out to glenieda lately? Any fishing reports?? I might go tomorrow if not I'll go to cross river. Trying to get into some trout
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Mar 03, 2015, 09:32 PM
I headed up to Big pond on Sunday....was looking forward to some hardpack...it was a mixed bag of drifting snow and skim ice over 3 inches of slush...thought that up in that hollow things would have froze up better under all the snow....snowed hard enough that by late morning my tracks were gone and most of my holes were buried! Hope we get that warm spell just enough to settle this stuff down and let it freeze up again...
Gary gamalot...how heavy is the shelter you are selling?
Looking at hopefully hitting swb next Tuesday. ..have not had lots of experience ice fishing there ...have heard it can get pretty busy with the snowmobiles on the weekend. ..anyone try due west from the launch right where the bay dumps into the main basin?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 04, 2015, 06:08 AM
Thanks for the info on BP. I hate slush and am surprised to hear that.

On SB there were a few snowmobiles running but mostly just dragging gear rather than playing. I did have concerns of using my disc type tip ups because they are hard to see and I did expect one to get run over. There was a crew fishing just off the point where the bay and main lake come together.

I think my shanty which is a Clam 2 man Guide model that I attached snow skis to probably weighs around 60+ pounds empty. I can get it in and out of my pick up easy but dragging it in deep snow with all my gear in it is where it gets tough. Please keep in mind I am selling everything or nothing. It makes no sense to have half the gear and not the other stuff to me.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 04, 2015, 07:35 AM
i dont need no stinkin shanty!!!   lol   i got the striker hardwater suit and have not had a day yet this season that i could zip up the jacket. its windproof so i am not bothered at all by the weather.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Mar 05, 2015, 11:08 AM
Has Anyone tried Welch or Sebago this winter? Any luck on perch or crappie?

Thanks
BloodGroove4570
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: peterk814 on Mar 05, 2015, 11:39 AM
(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb465/peterk814/IMG_6735.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/peterk814/media/IMG_6735.jpg.html)

Crushed them hard last weekend.  This was 1 hole. Ended up with 197 perch.  Kept 40 between two guys.



(http://i1207.photobucket.com/albums/bb465/peterk814/IMG_6664.jpg) (http://s1207.photobucket.com/user/peterk814/media/IMG_6664.jpg.html)

Also had some really big bass including this solid 6 plus

[video]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyYt8OMD_io[/video]
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 05, 2015, 12:05 PM
Not sure what vendors/sponsors will be there

http://sullivancountyevents.com/event/sportsman-outdoor-recreation-expo/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 05, 2015, 12:11 PM
Nice haul Peter!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Mar 05, 2015, 12:27 PM
I wanna try sebago or Welch tomorrow never tried any of the Harriman lakes. What's a good lake right now?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 05, 2015, 03:17 PM
Nice catch! White perch make me  :sick: Catch all you want and keep em all they're invasive.....  I'll take the yellows all day tho!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AmIceMan on Mar 05, 2015, 04:40 PM
How much ice are on the lakes in sullivan i haven't been out in weeks and I'm planning to go to lake huntington this weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 05, 2015, 04:42 PM
How much ice are on the lakes in sullivan i haven't been out in weeks and I'm planning to go to lake huntington this weekend

Two foot of hard pack and ice to drill through ..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 05, 2015, 07:10 PM
i have seen anywhere from 15"-18" of ice then whats on top.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 05, 2015, 07:12 PM
i am going to try to get on swinging bridge in the morning. hope this cold firms up the surface, but then again i have the snowshoes and smitty to allow me to get around if its not good...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 05, 2015, 07:45 PM
i am going to try to get on swinging bridge in the morning. hope this cold firms up the surface, but then again i have the snowshoes and smitty to allow me to get around if its not good...

let me know how much junk there is on top!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman67 on Mar 06, 2015, 08:57 AM
Anyone been to chodikee lake lately wondering if the road and parking area has been plowed to get in there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 06, 2015, 11:13 AM
i was there 2 weekend ago the guy showed up at noon to plow as i was leaving
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 06, 2015, 08:37 PM
well had a LONG day on swinging bridge. i was supprised the ice wasnt that bad for most of the day. there are some good sled tracks to walk on and early the crust on the snow was holding my 180lbs and gear just fine. come the afternoon i did put on the snowshoes but i was going on virgin snow. in some spots the water didnt come up out the hole at all but in most it was coming up a few inches and in a few it came up 7-8 inches!   there were a few people out today, both jiggers and tip-up fishermen and nobody was catching much. there were a lot of dink (3-6") perch coming to look but for me only about 9 or 10 actually ate. i did get 3 crappie, kept 2 about 11 inches. i did catch a new species today tho. i got a about 20" carp on my spoon! i will try to post pics tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Mar 07, 2015, 08:00 PM
Had a good afternoon out fishing with my husband and boss j ... Thanks boss learned alot hope to do it again soon!!! Hit this nice man up for some of his spoons they work great ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Mar 07, 2015, 08:11 PM
Fished a private lake near Highland lake today and landed 8 pickerel before the wind kicked up and blue sky disappeared. We fed the eagles 3 times and ice thickness was about 24 inches.   ;D ;D  Eagles like pickerel. Lou 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 07, 2015, 08:43 PM
by feeding eagles did you mean you threw the fish on the ice because thats wantenwaste its iligal
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 07, 2015, 09:21 PM
by feeding eagles did you mean you threw the fish on the ice because thats wantenwaste its iligal

I bet he held it in his hand and the eagles took it out of his hand!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 07, 2015, 09:31 PM
I'll be fishing Greenwood in the morning seeing if I can get another Muskie
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Mar 08, 2015, 04:11 PM
I hit Lake Welch this morning for a few hours.  Kept 3 jumbo yellows and 2 crappies  and released many dinks.  Saw a guy jig up a 19" catfish, that was pretty cool.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Mar 09, 2015, 08:09 AM
I hit Lake Welch this morning for a few hours.  Kept 3 jumbo yellows and 2 crappies  and released many dinks.  Saw a guy jig up a 19" catfish, that was pretty cool.

Kool. My father & I are gonna head up to Welch today. I hope they don't have LOCKJAW!!!!!   ;)

Good Luck guys.
BloodGroove4570
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 09, 2015, 09:48 AM
heres a few pics from the last couple of days.

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/boss%20spoons%20fish%20005_zpszrtbmaj8.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/boss%20spoons%20fish%20005_zpszrtbmaj8.jpg.html)
my 1st carp through the ice, and on my spoon!
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/boss%20spoons%20fish%20001_zpsksmxcnz9.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/boss%20spoons%20fish%20001_zpsksmxcnz9.jpg.html)

been getting a few slob perch too
(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/boss%20spoons%20fish%20009_zpsnmi1y7hz.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/boss%20spoons%20fish%20009_zpsnmi1y7hz.jpg.html)

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/boss%20spoons%20fish%20010_zpsetkvvovf.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/boss%20spoons%20fish%20010_zpsetkvvovf.jpg.html)

and some people think im crazy for ONLY fishing with my spoons. LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 09, 2015, 10:34 AM
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/march%2030%20day_zpsghlhuar9.png)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 09, 2015, 10:45 AM
(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/march%2030%20day_zpsghlhuar9.png)

About time.... I'm ready for golf!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Mar 09, 2015, 12:27 PM
Considering swinging bridge tomorrow. ...would love some advice on the walleye and some perch there...plan on taking a young man there that has never ice fished before ...great kid that I am mentoring
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Mar 09, 2015, 12:34 PM
Fished Swinging Bridge yesterday from noon to 8 pm. Got a couple perch in the early afternoon then it died until dark when the crappies moved in. Talked to a few other fishermen who also said it was slow. Walking was tough in places with snow and slush.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 09, 2015, 02:46 PM
Boss, That perch looked like she was ready to explode! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 09, 2015, 05:03 PM
I would suggest mentoring the young man on a smaller body of water thats possibly over populated with stunted pan fish and have some fast action. Less wind on a little hole in the wall pond also. A young first timer needs to get bit a whole lot with any size fish tugging and have nice experience. You could take someones advise her and set up and wait till dark for A walleye that doesnt happen and he'll think your nuts.  So, I would consider a lake you know and have experience with so you can be a confident mentor. You must know a place you think sucks because all you get are bait robbing dinks! There you go.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 09, 2015, 05:44 PM
as for swinging bridge a good friend went there today and only caught 1 crappie and has 2 other hits all day. that place can be and has been like the dead sea. i was there 2 days last week and both days there was very little action, not just for me but everyone there said very little action...   NOT A GOOD PLACE TO BRING A KID!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 09, 2015, 05:45 PM
yeah kb they are on a prespawn bite right now. i also had a few that had already dumped their eggs.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Mar 09, 2015, 08:13 PM
Kool. My father & I are gonna head up to Welch today. I hope they don't have LOCKJAW!!!!!   ;)

Good Luck guys.
BloodGroove4570

How'd you make out on Welch?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Mar 09, 2015, 08:54 PM
Might try Welch on wensday after a few hours of work
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Mar 10, 2015, 06:51 AM
How'd you make out on Welch?

LOUSY!!!! 2 dink perch, 1 pumpkinseed and a 2# smallie.... Nice day nonetheless. It won't surprise me if they close everything by the weekend. As soon as those nits see some water on top, RED FLAGS!!!!!

Tight lines to All.

BloodGroove4570
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 10, 2015, 08:43 AM
Out with Qteam on Welch. We just had a park employee tell us the park is officially closed for fishing. With over 20" of ice, I cannot understand why. I called Tiorati and spoke to a Mr. Driver. His explication is that there is a current that eats away the ice from underneath as well as the many streams that erode the ice. Strange, being he could not explain how that was found to be, since we saw no test holes by the launch. Mr Driver is the assistant to the director who was unavailable because he was in a meeting. I am unsure as to how they determined the exact reason they closed the lakes other than the date. There is no open water on Welch and the top is firm with no slush or run off. Maybe they had a predetermined date already in place. This is ridiculous.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Mar 10, 2015, 10:12 AM
Out with Qteam on Welch. We just had a park employee tell us the park is officially closed for fishing. With over 20" of ice, I cannot understand why. I called Tiorati and spoke to a Mr. Driver. His explication is that there is a current that eats away the ice from underneath as well as the many streams that erode the ice. Strange, being he could not explain how that was found to be, since we saw no test holes by the launch. Mr Driver is the assistant to the director who was unavailable because he was in a meeting. I am unsure as to how they determined the exact reason they closed the lakes other than the date. There is no open water on Welch and the top is firm with no slush or run off. Maybe they had a predetermined date already in place. This is ridiculous.

Just What I figured! The folks (IDIOT'S) in that park have been doing this same CRAP for years!?? They are CLUELESS!!!!! SUM BEACHES :(  !!!!!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 10, 2015, 10:34 AM
Ih..but Sabego is open..so why Sabego and not Welch? Oh..because of the current..Seriously?
incredible.
Feel free to call Tiorati and ask for Mr.Driver. He will be happy to explain it to all.
Oh..and "someone" called the Park Police who arrived and via the patrol units PA system informed is "THE LAKE IS CLOSED..GET OFF"
Hmmm..I wonder who called.
Last thing..Welch was open at 8am this morning when we arrived. I respect the powers that be and the fact they are worries about others risking their lives to just walk around the ice. But do the think that these same individuals would care about a sign posted stating the ice is unsafe? I doubt it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 10, 2015, 01:55 PM
... they do this because of the cross country skiers and hikers imho.. but understand why they do close them with all them cross country and hikers running around..

That was not my point..placing the blame on why they close lakes on Hikes and Skiers? Really? The point was that Mr. Driver explication was that there is such a increase in the current of Lake Welch, that in just one day (mind you last night temps were below freezing which I mentioned to him in our cinversation) conditions deteriorated to the point they had to close the lakes. Even with no visible test holes, names of those who checked the edges for such deterioration.
A fellow Shanty member believes it is their way to load all ice anglers onto one lake, Sabego, to make it easier to keep on eye on us. But I ask, when was the last time someone e ice fishing died in Harriman? Never. But there have been numerous drownings.
just plain ridiculous..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Mar 10, 2015, 03:53 PM
as for swinging bridge a good friend went there today and only caught 1 crappie and has 2 other hits all day. that place can be and has been like the dead sea. i was there 2 days last week and both days there was very little action, not just for me but everyone there said very little action...   NOT A GOOD PLACE TO BRING A KID!!!

This is the truth. Hit it for the last time today: one crappie, a chub and a 12-inch, hook jawed brook trout, which was a first. If you can find a weed bed you might manage some panfish but otherwise this place is tough fishing at the moment.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Mar 10, 2015, 04:03 PM
What I love most is that they want us to follow the rules and they don't even follow they're own. It says 6"  min of ice for it to be opened and SAFE. Its 2' now and they close it up....?? Ahhh more dumbazz ny laws to follow. It's time for this hillbilly to get out of this state!!!!!
As for safety, yeah plenty of drowning's in the park, but I only remember 1 from icefishing. That was 30+ yrs ago and not on a "designated" fishing lake, not that that would have mattered most likely anyhoo....

Be safe everyone, on the 18"-2' of ice....

BloodGroove4570
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 10, 2015, 05:24 PM
What I love most is that they want us to follow the rules and they don't even follow they're own. It says 6"  min of ice for it to be opened and SAFE.

Where does it say that?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Mar 10, 2015, 06:00 PM
Where does it say that?

It's always been that. It says it on a sign near the red/grn flags. At least it always did....

BloodGroove4570
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 10, 2015, 06:47 PM
. that was Sebago..anyway get over it and think open water or head north for safe ice.

Get over what? I am in total agreement with a state run park closing down a lake if it is unsafe. The ice is safe. At least it was today when we left Sabego, which was still open. I don t like someone giving me an uneducated explication simply because they are following the direction of an equally uneducated individual in charge. And if we as outdoorsman do not question such an explication like "The currents under the ice are deteriorating the ice. You just can't see it." then we are exactly what the state wants. Sheep. And you can just go along your merry way. I myself feel it's time for the taxpayers in this state to find out exactly how things get done intend of just going with the flow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 10, 2015, 07:09 PM
SWB reservoir is the Mongaup river dammed up at the lower end of SWB and again at the lower end of Mongaup falls reservoir and then again at the end of the Rio reservoir and then it flows down to the Delaware river unimpeded. No fish can migrate up from the Delaware past the dam at the loew end of the Rio but any fish that are in the Mongaup river above route 17B can certainly get down into the SWB, Mongaup Falls and the Rio reservoirs. Lots of tiny brooks and streams flow into the Mongaup river so a Brook trout or carp in SWB is not surprising at all but they are lucky to have not been eaten by a bigger fish.

GaryL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Mar 10, 2015, 09:25 PM
I was all over Welch on Sunday and drilling everywhere as well.  They are nuts if they deemed it unsafe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 10, 2015, 10:33 PM
i caught a carp in swinging bridge last week! on one of my spoons.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 10, 2015, 10:40 PM
I was all over Welch on Sunday and drilling everywhere as well.  They are nuts if they deemed it unsafe.
Exactly. Glad the "current" didn't break up the ice on you and that you made it off safe..lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jaycr3183 on Mar 11, 2015, 12:12 AM
Funny enough, i was with catskill on Sunday on Welch. I told him if I could, my truck would be on the ice, its a full size nissan titan. MINIMUM OF 22 INCHES OF ICE
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 11, 2015, 06:11 AM
Funny enough, i was with catskill on Sunday on Welch. I told him if I could, my truck would be on the ice, its a full size nissan titan. MINIMUM OF 22 INCHES OF ICE
Incredible, right? Just wish Mr Driver had given me an educated explination. Hopefully I will be able to address this issue with the man in charge of park operations.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 11, 2015, 01:06 PM
So it gets funnier. This morning when a call was placed to inquire if Lake Sabego was open, this was the reply..
"Sebago is open..but I wouldn't risk it."
You just can't make this stuff up...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 11, 2015, 03:30 PM
I have seen them send someone to test the ice at Stahahe a few years ago. Funniest crap I've ever seen!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Mar 11, 2015, 04:58 PM
I seen them testing Hessian this year. The tester was wearing a survival suit, had a rope around the waist going back through the pintle hook on the truck and 3 others holding on the rope!..?.?.??? :-)
If'n I wasn't running late I would have stopped and took a video of that cluster xXxX!!!!#
And this was about 3 weeks ago? :-D

BloodGroove4570
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 11, 2015, 05:06 PM
I don't know why you guys waste your time with them theres plenty of public waters with better fishing in the area
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 11, 2015, 05:41 PM
I don't know why you guys waste your time with them theres plenty of public waters with better fishing in the area

Feel free to PM me any and all spots on the Rockland/Orange border.
I really like fishing the Harriman chain of lakes, and other than Mr Driver, I have never had an issue with anyone other than some Citidiots...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Mar 11, 2015, 05:55 PM
I wasn't fishing when I seen that,  I was driving by on 9W...

BloodGroove4570
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 11, 2015, 08:23 PM
Harriman is hands down some of the best fishing in the lower NY region! I have found better trout fishing, but for bass and panfish, none better!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 12, 2015, 06:52 AM
Harriman is hands down some of the best fishing in the lower NY region! I have found better trout fishing, but for bass and panfish, none better!

My cousin and I can fill half a jet sled in 3 hours of 8-10" sunnies, 9-12" perch and 10-13" crappies 5 minutes from my house.... If that's not good panfishing idk what is

Feel free to PM me any and all spots on the Rockland/Orange border.
I really like fishing the Harriman chain of lakes, and other than Mr Driver, I have never had an issue with anyone other than some Citidiots...

I go the other way Orange/Sullivan if I need to
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Mar 12, 2015, 07:51 AM
My cousin and I can fill half a jet sled in 3 hours of 8-10" sunnies, 9-12" perch and 10-13" crappies 5 minutes from my house.... If that's not good panfishing idk what is

I go the other way Orange/Sullivan if I need to
Understood. Having a nice honey hole close by is ideal. But one of the biggest reasons I fish Harriman other than the close proximity to where I live (less travel time more fishing time) is that there are many times when my free time to fish is limited due to other responsibilities. I wish I had a pond or lake close by that would be a sure thing each time. But honestly, I kinda like the thrill of the hunt, running and gunning till we find them.
But again, if you know of a place on the  Rockland/Orange border that is hot..feel free to PM me
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BloodGroove4570 on Mar 12, 2015, 09:07 AM
My cousin and I can fill half a jet sled in 3 hours of 8-10" sunnies, 9-12" perch and 10-13" crappies 5 minutes from my house.... If that's not good panfishing idk what is

I go the other way Orange/Sullivan if I need to

That's catching and sounds like a Great spot!!! I look for those but I've come up short so far....

Tight line's to everyone....

BloodGroove4570
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 12, 2015, 10:16 AM
That sounds like work and too easy at the same time. Besides when do you get a chance to drink your beer?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 12, 2015, 02:55 PM
That sounds like work and too easy at the same time. Besides when do you get a chance to drink your beer?

Work not at all most are gills which we don't target but are happy to catch. Drink your beer while your cleaning fish!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 12, 2015, 08:03 PM
i have still been going out. going tomorrow evening i hope.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Mar 12, 2015, 08:07 PM
Palisades park commission is a frustrating organization to try to understand. ...although I have several friends who work for them...if the public only aware of the crap they need to put up with on a very regular basis from their charming nyc crowd ...we would  be astounded. ..but it sure doesn't make it easier being chased off ice thick enough to drive a school bus! I have tilson lake right in my backyard. ..and we can't go ice fishing there either....guess who manages that body of water! ?!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Mar 12, 2015, 08:15 PM
Never  hear of anyone mention round or walton in monroe ...is that a secret or taboo?  Seems to get a decent amount of fishermen. ..plan on hitting tomorrow after work run and Gun with jigging. ...I have had very limited luck this season with tip ups...90% of my fish of all species have been jigging. ..hope these cold night stick around and just maybe the forecast for the weekend could be wrong!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Mar 12, 2015, 09:33 PM
Who does manage Tilson Lake Rather B? I was curious about that lake after a friend told me he drives by it alot but never sees anyone fishing it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Mar 13, 2015, 05:14 AM
The one and only paranoid palisades park commission!  I guy I work with has deeded lake rights and was chased off the lake by a patrolling palisades police officer. ..he respectfully asked why? Answer : " we don't have enough man power to patrol this lake to see who is on it and we are not quite sure how to manage the lake yet!".....no swimming or boats unless you pay for a permit. ..somehow that makes it ok....go to any other part of this beautiful state and you don't have to put up with that nonsense. ...their management can't bother to have a different policy for a remote body of water that isn't going to be visited by their lovely nyc clientele is narrow minded and ridiculous. ....it is too bad that lake could be promising
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 13, 2015, 05:45 AM
round and walton have been talked about a number of times all season
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 13, 2015, 09:05 AM
Because THEY can't patrol or manage it, YOU can't go there. Hmmmm. Is someone having control issues???  Just saying.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 13, 2015, 09:41 AM
NEW REGS APRIL 1 2015

http://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/NYSDEC/bulletins/f77fe6

•Streamlining what devices may be used for ice fishing by modifying the statewide regulation to allow for a total of seven devices that may be used to fish through the ice; as well as allow for a total of 15 devices that many be used to fish through the ice at Lake Champlain.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 13, 2015, 08:11 PM
Im going out in the AM. 

Be good, or be good at it! 

Good luck, its probably the last or next to last weekend...

Tight Lines, keep in touch.  If you want to hook up in the softwater season, PM me.

I'll still check in, but you'll never know,

Kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Mar 13, 2015, 08:15 PM
KB....gotta work tomorrow but let me know how the conditions are ...hoping to get out Sunday.....thx and hope you catch a load of fish tomorrow!!!!.....JK
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 13, 2015, 08:25 PM
that's old news hardwater
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Mar 13, 2015, 10:09 PM
stopped walton late this afternoon. ..2 tip up fishermen. ...no luck. ..spent the afternoon using  some old holes with the fish finder to see where the guys where hiding. ..most were pretty deep and hugging the bottom. ..no takers with any application....good news ...plenty of good ice 14-18 " and at least half of that was still very clear and solid. ...hope tomorrow's rain does ruin it...good luck tomorrow if anyone goes out
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 13, 2015, 11:08 PM

went back out this evening. i am thinking i must have caught the whole school where i usually fish. i didnt mark a single thing there. it was getting late in the day and i started searching other spots on the lake. i lil after dark i started to get into good perch and some smaller gills. ended up keeping 6 jumbo perch and 1 crappie. as for ice conditions, well at this time you NEED spikes! still 18"+ of ice and of that only the top 4 is white ice. everything below that is the solid clear ice. we got some time left to get out up here in sullivan county.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Mar 14, 2015, 05:10 AM
How was the shoreline boss?  Gonna need a plank soon?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 14, 2015, 06:31 AM
where i went it was good but with the rain it would be a good idea to bring a plank just in case...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 14, 2015, 07:38 AM
Was out yesterday ...some of the best conditions all season ...the day before was quite wet with layers of hard pack/crust ice /water/solid ice  ...that snow is gone and easy walking mostly all ice(thanks to the cold over night temps ) ...some spots I broke through but not bad ...17 -18 inches of ice ...Kahtoolas rock for sure ...between my buddy and I ,managed 6 keeper crappie and two gills between tip downs and jigging  ...lots of sunfish jigging which kept us out till 8:30 PM or so . Quarter inch of rain expected ...but with temps not to hot and the expected wind should be OK for tomorrow ...mid week looks like temps drop down to the teens  for the overnights . Good Times
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Mar 14, 2015, 08:04 AM
Might venture to swb tomorrow for last day of walleye. ..has anyone tried to left of access?  I am thinking of around the corner through the narrow deep  channel. ...there is some nice structure on both banks right after the narrows....yes I know a little bit of a hike thats fine and I am aware of the.portal on the opposite shore...just curious if anyone ventured around the left.side for the elusive walleye?  Might a good spot to get of the wind that we are anticipating for tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 14, 2015, 12:03 PM
last time i was at swinging bridge to the left of the boatlaunch had steam coming off what seemed to be open water. if you head that way be careful!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 14, 2015, 09:41 PM
I think my season is over.... leaving for a snow goose hunt tuesday and going upstate the weekend after to visit college buddies.... time to put the stuff away till next year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 15, 2015, 04:06 PM
Sorry, I have to show this one off.  I got it just by luck, but WOW.  A nice one (for me):

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/IMG_4595_zpsucsmusch.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/IMG_4595_zpsucsmusch.jpg.html)

(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/IMG_4599_zpsqtekedwr.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/IMG_4599_zpsqtekedwr.jpg.html)

I took a BIG crappie on the ice, and Im damn proud of it!!
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Post by: greensider on Mar 15, 2015, 04:26 PM
great fish kb congrats
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Post by: kb on Mar 15, 2015, 04:42 PM
Thanks.  Surprised the heck out of me.  I was fishing for Perch, and ended up catching the 3 Crappie off the same TU.  Weird.  Different fish, different habits....  It wasn't where I usually catch Crappie. 

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 15, 2015, 04:59 PM
nice fish kb...  I fished sodus bay this saturday for the last weekend of pike season , no pike for me , I catch 13 keeper perch ..  :icefish: a nice little get away... :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 15, 2015, 05:05 PM
Its always good to get away
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Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 15, 2015, 05:21 PM
Nice fish KB !
We got some decent yellows and one crappie about 13" along with a bunch of dink yellows.
Couldn't get into the whites though.
If we get the cool nights they are talking about we might get another weekend or even two!
Had 2"-3" of semi slushy another 2"-3" of white ice and a full 16" of solid black ice on the private lake we fished today!
Shoreline only a little slushy for a half step!
Drove past Bog Brook and Sodom and though I saw nobody fishing,both looked like a short hop on the shoreline,probably not enough to warrant a plank yet!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Mar 15, 2015, 06:29 PM
KB... nice Crappie.... I have his twin brother hanging on my wall..... they make a beautiful mount in that size!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Mar 15, 2015, 06:34 PM
Nice one KB !!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Mar 15, 2015, 06:53 PM
Might venture to swb tomorrow for last day of walleye. ..has anyone tried to left of access?  I am thinking of around the corner through the narrow deep  channel. ...there is some nice structure on both banks right after the narrows....yes I know a little bit of a hike thats fine and I am aware of the.portal on the opposite shore...just curious if anyone ventured around the left.side for the elusive walleye?  Might a good spot to get of the wind that we are anticipating for tomorrow.

How'd it go, man? Any luck?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Mar 15, 2015, 07:19 PM
KB that's a beauty of a crappie and nice overall haul. Congrats to you!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 15, 2015, 09:00 PM
NICE CRAPPIE KB!!!   just wondering did you ever get a chance to use my spoons?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 17, 2015, 10:34 PM
OK locals, I want to get out Thursday morning @Greewood lake by the gazebo. Help me out. Willing to walk the plank.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 19, 2015, 10:42 AM
Today's observations.
Sodom- 4-6 feet of edge opened. No fishermen
Bog Brook- same
LakeCarmel- 1-2 feet opened on edge no fishermen.
Gleneida-edge still looks good. One fisherman.
West Branch- edge fair. One fisherman by dirt rd on SW end and several groups over toward causway(looking from Rt6)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceFlier on Mar 19, 2015, 04:12 PM
I have the Aqua Vu Micro 5w/DVR ....yesterday in about 13 feet of water with two foot of hard pack and ice and the sun was bright ..no clouds could see quite well

 (http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/Aqua20Vu20Micro205_zpshjhmwctf.jpg)

on other outings there was less visibility ...but there was no sun and a lot of snow atop the ice  ...

Yesterday instead of mounting it atop my Vexilar ...I clamped it to the Hoop pole via the GoPro Jaws grip/mount ..positioned the camera at my dead stick and jigged another hole with my Vexilar ..kinda like that set up .
I use the aqua-vu in my fish trap.   I use a GorillaPod camera mount which has 3 legs you can twist in any direction.   This allows you to secure the camera any place in a few seconds, quickly remove it, and also allows it to be free standing.  Free standing though is a bad idea because Murphy will see that it gets knocked over on the ice and breaks the display.

This gorillapod screws into the back of the display.   I first used it on the Vexilar handle of the Genz pack, but I found I liked it better on one of the poles of the Clam.   Problem was the display could slide on the aluminum pole.   So I went to Walmart and got a rubber tape for tennis racket grips.  Wrapped the pole with the grip and secured ends with duct tape and it works Great!     

Also, there is a video on Youtube of a guy using an upside down bucket over a hole in the ice to control the camera.   I can't find the video for this post so here is the method:

1) Cut a 3 inch hole in the bottom of the bucket to feed the camera and line through (no sharp edges to damage the camera cable, so I used a lighter to melt the rough spots and then duct taped the edges,
2) a foam ball (or block of foam works)  with a slice into the middle to secure the line at the depth,
3) feed the line to proper depth.   slide cable into center of the ball, and set on top of bucket over the hole
4) foam ball can be turned to control camera view (to find your jig).   

I use this method and it works great.   The upside down bucket makes a great platform for the camera controller within arms reach.    You can rotate the camera in a complete circle and easily adjust the depth.   The camera is stable and easily adjustable.   A didn't try a small weight yet, but I believe it would make the camera even more stable.

Good luck.   Find the video if you can.  The simple stuff is sometimes the most brilliant.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 19, 2015, 06:30 PM
http://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/general-regulations/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chris_JC on Mar 19, 2015, 07:11 PM
OK locals, I want to get out Thursday morning @Greewood lake by the gazebo. Help me out. Willing to walk the plank.

Did you make it out there today?  I was thinking of trying tomorrow AM and curious about the conditions of getting on.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Mar 19, 2015, 09:29 PM
Yes, greenwood is good. 15" of ice. Be careful at the shoreline.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 20, 2015, 03:06 AM
I do believe,if the fat lady isn't't singing on your favorite lake,she is at least doing her warmup exercises!
I drive all day,and see a lot of shorelines going to hell rather quickly!
Lakes like Muscoot with a lot of choke points are opening up at current breaks very quickly!
Sodom and Bog Brook,being lowered slightly,are filling up,and not being able to go over the spillway and even out,the shorelines are doubling the open area each day this week!
Lakes like Gleneida that do not fluctuate much still have mostly solid shore lines!
Just be careful out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 20, 2015, 04:42 AM
went out yesterday in the monticello area. 18" of ice. the shore where the sun was on all day was open in spots about 1 1/2 foot over the shallow water. the other side of the lake was froze solid! had a awesome day out there. i kept 15 crappies 12-14" a few perch and gills totaling 31 fish and Dewey kept 11 fish.

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/puckyhuddle%20with%20Dewey%20001_zpscilwf9ha.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/puckyhuddle%20with%20Dewey%20001_zpscilwf9ha.jpg.html)

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/puckyhuddle%20with%20Dewey%20004_zpsa3scsyau.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/puckyhuddle%20with%20Dewey%20004_zpsa3scsyau.jpg.html)

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/puckyhuddle%20with%20Dewey%20003_zpsj4syxkxv.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/puckyhuddle%20with%20Dewey%20003_zpsj4syxkxv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 20, 2015, 06:19 AM
Nice haul. That is some serious catching. Congrats.
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Post by: boss j on Mar 20, 2015, 11:36 AM
lol thanks KB. but that was just a day average for the lake i was at.
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Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 20, 2015, 04:07 PM
we had a good day boss must have drilled 100 holes chasing the fish around... a lot of fun...I liked the 1 15"bullhead I picked up on my tip up
I wish I got a few more of them...  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 20, 2015, 04:21 PM
I really have to get out there with you..  Is love to get into some gills.  I havent gilled in a long time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 20, 2015, 05:08 PM
KB check your PMs!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chris_JC on Mar 20, 2015, 06:58 PM
Yes, greenwood is good. 15" of ice. Be careful at the shoreline.

I got out from like 730 until 1 today.  It wasn't too bad trying to find a way on but after the snow I imagine it might be tougher to identify/avoid the ice that probably just re-froze last night.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 21, 2015, 12:39 PM
I'm not smart enough to attach the pics,but had a great morning with KB loading up on bluegills!
A pleasure to meet you sir!
Mrs KB gets some nice sweet bluegills,the farmer gets them thinned out of his pond to make room for more crappies and bass,and KB and I get the satisfaction of a job well done!
BossJ I saw your spoons in action,and they seemed to do very well!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 21, 2015, 05:37 PM
Here's our catch.  We did get a few crappie, but tossed them back.
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd30/Kb211/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/E729408D-5855-424C-8EC0-CB7B4C599B64_zpsgfdsxtku.jpg) (http://s225.photobucket.com/user/Kb211/media/Ice%20Fishing/Ice%20Fishing%202015/E729408D-5855-424C-8EC0-CB7B4C599B64_zpsgfdsxtku.jpg.html)


It was a pleasure to finally meet you too.   The Mrs is quite excited for the next fish dinner.  Thank you.

It's a GILL-ty pleasure. LOL

Boss J I finally got out to use your spoons. They worked great.



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Post by: boss j on Mar 21, 2015, 05:43 PM
lol thanks. glad you got to use them. thats a good mess of gill you got there, gonna be tasty! i have been putting a hurtin on the fish with them for a few years now. i have a few people that will use nothing else after fishing with me and seeing how i work them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Mar 21, 2015, 07:07 PM
KB....nice haul AGAIN.........BOSS-J  I have to get a few to try PM me when available........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Mar 21, 2015, 11:41 PM
Was out today... And using the spoons From Boss J and they are amazing caught a bunch of perch and gills and was only out there for a 3 hours... Highly recommend the spoons from Boss J
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 22, 2015, 05:17 AM
BossJ
Are your spoons made out of stainless,or just carbon steel polished up?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 22, 2015, 07:17 AM
here the facebook page about them with pics:     https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100008629389666
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Post by: egriffin70 on Mar 22, 2015, 10:18 PM
It's really nice to be fishing this late in the season!  Checked out Sodom today,  edges bad in many spots. Hit a private lake in Dutchess off 22 and hit into ton of yellows , ice was over 15" and solid. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 23, 2015, 08:10 AM
Was out yesterday ...very tough bite ...only a bluegill and a bass on my dead stick. Ice is still holding strong 15-16 inches ...most of the shorelines are holding up ...was quite the blustery day to boot ...may get one more outing before the mid week warm up and rain .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 23, 2015, 10:08 AM
If anyone here knows a safe entry and would like company this late afternoon for late day bite perhaps.., Let me know before noon.. I'll be heading up Monticello area after a paying my traffic ticket on the way up.
i live about 7 miles from the trooper baracks in wurtsboro. ill be fishing tomorrow, got plans this afternoon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 23, 2015, 02:38 PM
Well emptied the bait tank today. Next project is adding some line to some of my tipups and then putting everything away till next year and getting the clubs out. Had a good season didn't fish as much as a wanted but it is what it is.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 23, 2015, 06:00 PM
I fished up by Monticello & I catch 6 nice brown bullheads ..Ice was about18" thick ... I feed a Bald eagle a 10" perch
& got a few nice pics of the eagle...had a nice day... :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 23, 2015, 07:20 PM
your right shellfish... at first I throw the perch about 20 yards & he flew back & forth & did not pick up ,
Then I throw perch about 50 yards  & swoops out of the tree & gets the perch the first try  a nice site to see... :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 24, 2015, 10:09 AM
I would've fed the eagle the bull head and kept the perch.... a lot of meat on a 10" perch.... waste of a good tasting fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 24, 2015, 03:14 PM
I guess you have never eat any big bullheads from ice cold water loudmouth ... they are very good ... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 25, 2015, 06:35 AM
went out yesterday. got into some HUGE gills. biggest was a lil over 10". also got a few perch, biggest was over 14" and crappies that were 12-14"

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/long%20walk%20with%20bob%20002_zpscrxejgjd.jpg) (http://s1171.photobucket.com/user/boss-jigs/media/long%20walk%20with%20bob%20002_zpscrxejgjd.jpg.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 25, 2015, 07:04 AM
I am going to try to get out on white lake today... I have a few things to take care of around home maybe hit the ice after lunch...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 25, 2015, 12:44 PM
Also for those of you who feed the deer in the winter.... http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/big-buck-zone/whitetail-deer-winter-feeding-kills-12-deer-new-hampshire?src=SOC&dom=fb (http://www.outdoorlife.com/blogs/big-buck-zone/whitetail-deer-winter-feeding-kills-12-deer-new-hampshire?src=SOC&dom=fb)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Mar 25, 2015, 06:51 PM
yea i did feed them and have been for a long long time and have never seen one die from it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 25, 2015, 09:47 PM
well it is a fact that it can kill them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Mar 26, 2015, 06:47 AM
If it is a fact that it kills them then you would not be able to do it in just about every friggin state.  You do realize that ny is about the only state where you can not feed deer right?  Dr james kroll had a segment about feeding deer to get them through a tough winter and said it is ludicrous to think there are biologists out there saying it is bad idea.  The locoskys have like 50 feeders on there farms running through the winter. I think they know what there doing...............
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Mar 26, 2015, 07:51 AM
The problem with feeding deer in the winter is most people don't know what to feed them, the wrong foods like corn introduced in the middle of the winter is deadly.
Read the article attached a previous post, it explains a lot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 26, 2015, 08:44 AM
bowski is correct. yes they still need to eat but what people do feed them they cant digest. before you open your mouth why dont you do a little research...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 26, 2015, 08:55 AM
I like to feed my deer Thunderhead 100's, and 12 ga Accu-tips.  LOL.  I havent heard any complaints so far.  LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 26, 2015, 12:11 PM
LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 26, 2015, 02:11 PM
If it is a fact that it kills them then you would not be able to do it in just about every friggin state.  You do realize that ny is about the only state where you can not feed deer right?

There are actually a lot more states that don't allow you to bait/feed deer then those that do
(http://www.deerhuntersclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/baiting_whitetail_deer_map.jpg)

The locoskys have like 50 feeders on there farms running through the winter. I think they know what there doing...............

If you run a feeder THROUGH THE ENTIRE WINTER there is no issue because the enzymes in the stomach don't have to change. It is when a). you introduce a new food source in the middle of the winter for roughly 2 weeks and then take the food away and/or b). when you take away a food source half way through the winter because you are too lazy to go through the snow to replenish that food source that there is a issue.


Deer acquire sufficient specifically adapted microbes over a period of time that digests specific food material. When deer eat food that has not been part of their diet, the specific microbes are not present to help with digestion. Deer will eat any readily available handout, forgoing the easily digestible natural food, thus possibly filling their stomach with indigestible material. If deer are provided a supplemental diet they cannot digest, the deer may starve even with a full stomach. Over the years, many deer have died with stomachs full of hay, for example, the hay having been provided as emergency food at a time when the animals had been feeding on browse for many weeks. In addition, a food source rich in carbohydrates has been known to cause acidosis (grain overload) and enterotoxemia (overeating disease), which can be fatal. Corn, fed as an emergency supplemental diet, has been known to cause the death of many deer due to these difficulties. Providing artificial food may also increase the energy demand on deer. The deer may be forced to leave the wintering complex to gain access to the food or deer may be disturbed within the wintering complex when food is artificially distributed within the complex. Food placed for the convenience of humans causes deer to travel long distances through deep snow and away from thermo cover, thus resulting in a negative energy balance. Taking food into a wintering complex causes deer to move within the complex, forcing deer to unnecessarily utilize energy to avoid the intrusion.

Artificially feeding deer in the wrong location often results in deer spending winter in a poor location where wind chill is more severe and heat loss is more substantial. Deer in these locations become dependent upon artificial food to survive, as natural browse was never available. In addition, the winter thermal cover provided in a good winter complex not available, thus causing deer to expend excess energy on staying warm.

The artificial feeding of deer may also concentrate the animals into even a smaller area than the habitat that they usually winter in, which can cause two additional negatives consequences, the potential for disease transmission and habitat degradation. Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) and Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) have been documented in Michigan. Congregating deer repeatedly at feed sites increases the potential of disease transmission. Also, deer will eat everything within close proximity of the artificial feeding site. By the conclusion of winter, that site will be devoid of all edible vegetation; vegetation other wildlife species depend upon for survival. Deer do not share food. Placing out an insufficient amount of food to feed all deer will not change what would happen without the food. If insufficient food is available to feed all deer, only the biggest and strongest deer will have access to the food. The young, old, weak, and smaller deer will be denied access. Insufficient food available to feed all deer only ensures the survival of those that would survive anyway. The survival of those deer without access to the food may actually be decreased. These deer expend valuable energy to try gaining access to food that dominant deer consume.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Mar 26, 2015, 02:31 PM
baiting and feeding are 2 totally different things.   In just about every mid western state there that is blue you could feed deer through the winter.  you may not be able to hunt over bait but you could feed them through winter........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Mar 26, 2015, 02:36 PM
bowski is correct. yes they still need to eat but what people do feed them they cant digest. before you open your mouth why dont you do a little research...

Now we have to get into specifics about what to feed?  Are they gonna die if they eat hotdogs?  maybe hotdogs are ok but if you put mustard on hotdogs then they will die.  Now hear this bowski, most biologists are teabags and are all trying to one up each other with there opinions.  I will take dr james krolls opinion over anyones in the world............. You better put your bigboy pants on and dig deeper........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 26, 2015, 04:20 PM
what does all this deer feeding bs have to do with ice fishing ?
maybe you guys should start a deer feeding web site...or  a no feeding deer web site...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 26, 2015, 05:11 PM
Every time I feed a deer an arrow or a shotgun slug, I suddenly find myself with lots of sausage, cutlets, and pepperoni to enjoy on the ice.  How's that???

Ha ha ha
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 26, 2015, 06:10 PM
Kb you got it right...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Mar 26, 2015, 06:45 PM
R we fishing or just bs I thought the site was for ice fishing .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 26, 2015, 06:48 PM
This warm temp and rain is really depressing me.  I think Ill marinate a nice backstrap, and find a nice long plank to hit the ice this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Mar 27, 2015, 07:25 AM
Now we have to get into specifics about what to feed?  Are they gonna die if they eat hotdogs?  maybe hotdogs are ok but if you put mustard on hotdogs then they will die.  Now hear this bowski, most biologists are teabags and are all trying to one up each other with there opinions.  I will take dr james krolls opinion over anyones in the world............. You better put your bigboy pants on and dig deeper........
Fact, not fiction, own up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JAGER61 on Mar 27, 2015, 07:55 AM
The problem with feeding deer in the winter is most people don't know what to feed them, the wrong foods like corn introduced in the middle of the winter is deadly.
Read the article attached a previous post, it explains a lot.

Spot on Bowski!  You're better off doing some selective cutting on your property if you can, to give the deer access to the browse and buds available on the tree limb tips.  At my camp up in the Adks the Winter is about as brutal as it gets making you almost appreciative of the winter we just had down here! LOL! 

Last week while at camp, we saw deer all over the place looking as healthy as ever.  Leave nature alone, it takes care of itself.  Doesn't require a biology degree or phD in deer behavior to grasp this basic tenet of wildlife conservation. The deer have been doing fine for a LONG time before humans began to intervene altering their behavior!  :)

MK
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Mar 27, 2015, 08:51 AM
Developers should now be responsible for deer herds being relocated?  And the hits keep coming.........  "  you cant make this s--t up"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 27, 2015, 09:00 AM
Every season I try to relocate as many as I legally can into my freezer.  I even take them for day trips out onto the lake when ICE FISHING!!!!!

Hint hint hint.....

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 27, 2015, 12:10 PM
what does all this deer feeding bs have to do with ice fishing ?
maybe you guys should start a deer feeding web site...or  a no feeding deer web site...

This is a BS thread if you read the first post it states that which means we can talk about whatever we like
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 27, 2015, 12:21 PM
read it from the start LM , all this about enzymes digestion problems exploding deer from a hand full of sunflower seeds.. , tis was only a few scoops of wild bird seed from a couple 20lb bags sprinkled here and there under the feeder during a severe winter..was but a treat to sustain them..wouldn't even consider it feeding..

If you read the very very long post, which I'm sure you didn't, you will realize it has nothing to do with the amount of food that you give them it has to do with they type of food providing them and when that food is introduced. If introduced during the middle of the winter it could potentially starve the deer with a full stomach.... Again in winter, the microorganisms within the deer stomach are different from the microorganisms in spring, summer, and fall. This change usually starts around the beginning of December. This change allows deer to digest a diet of woody browse during winter months and turn the high-fiber diet into proteins through intricate physiological processes. Offering food items during this period other then woody browse requires different microorganisms in the stomach to complete digestion, thus potentially starving a deer by feeding it because they can not digest the food or causing other feeding illnesses.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 27, 2015, 12:23 PM
Spot on Bowski!  You're better off doing some selective cutting on your property if you can, to give the deer access to the browse and buds available on the tree limb tips.

MK

This is the best thing you can do. What is even better is if you can go out with in the next couple of weeks and hinge cut a bunch of trees so they still grow leaves during the spring and summer and that way you don't have to cut as many trees year in and year out
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 27, 2015, 12:26 PM
Sylvan is meltd 3-4 feet from shore, depending on area.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 27, 2015, 12:29 PM
I agree with Bowski76 too (exactly what my younger brother explained to me years ago) the deer's metabolism /digestive system changes through the season and it is true better off not to feed deer anything.. my point was these are landlocked deer they are urbanized.. I wish they could be darted and relocated by fish and game.. at the builders and developers expense.. but deer can't speak .. and this is not the ADK or any large track of wood lot these deer browse from yard to yard.. they can't get to big woods over and highways.. those townhouse developers should be responsible for relocating these herds to nearby state parks.

"Landlocked deer" no such thing.... I guarantee these deer do not just hang around the same spot every day.... I will say that they will go to the same spots day in and day out because they know there will be food available to them and why not hang out where there are nice flowers and bushes available for them to eat where I won't get shot at or have to expend a lot of energy. I've seen many deer cross highways to get to big woods. Heck I've watched 5 deer walk across 17 during the middle of the day. They are smarter than you think and after watching a bunch of their buddies get hit by cars they realized don't cross the road when that grey blob is moving towards me and there's a bright light in my eyes. I don't live in any large track of woods all the houses by me are on about 1.3 acres and everyday at the same time you can watch the deer walk from one wood patch through everyones yard and over to the other woods.... Deer make their rounds and it is pretty much the same path day in and day out that is why you can pattern deer during deer season. They are creatures of habit.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 27, 2015, 12:42 PM
Glenida still has ice along rt 52 & 6 up to the shoreline, with pockets of standing water on top of the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hottuna on Mar 27, 2015, 01:39 PM
Hey Shellfish,
I just talked to the CFO Of Toll Brothers and he told me starting in 2016 before they clear cut a new development Toll Brothers will Put up a high fence up around the entire property so they can tranquilize all the deer inside. They will then relocate the deer to the nearest state park with at least 1000 acres.
Feeding deer is fine anytime of year.  I can't wait until you know it alls start saying that feeding deer is wrong because of chronic wasting disease, which was the biologists point in Michigan. Once again they were wrong.
SHELLFISH AND BOWSKI 2016!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch-hound on Mar 27, 2015, 02:23 PM
Yikes.... I certainly hope you cut n pasted that BS from somewhere??  :wacko:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 27, 2015, 02:36 PM
Oh yes. I'd have a really bad case of carpal tunnel otherwise as I'm doing this off my phone. Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 27, 2015, 04:58 PM
I like to feed my deer Thunderhead 100's, and 12 ga Accu-tips.  LOL.  I havent heard any complaints so far.  LOL
I prefer Slik Tricks and T/C Shockwave 250grain,but I haven't heard any complaints from them either!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 27, 2015, 05:07 PM
Every season I try to relocate as many as I legally can into my freezer.  I even take them for day trips out onto the lake when ICE FISHING!!!!!

Hint hint hint.....

I believe I will take some on a field trip tomorrow!
Just got a call about a private lake I fish.
Still good shore line and 16" of ice!
East FishkillFroggies Provisions pepperoni that I smoked for several days with applewood chips thawing out as we speak!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chris_JC on Mar 27, 2015, 05:11 PM
Any word on how Greenwood looks?  I was up last weekend and was hoping for 1 more shot on Sunday AM if possible.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 27, 2015, 05:43 PM
I prefer Slik Tricks and T/C Shockwave 250grain,but I haven't heard any complaints from them either!

Ive used Slick 100s and been very happy as well.  In my 20 ga, Ive used the Barnes expander's and even fed a bear with it as well as many deer.  In my Muzzleloader's, Ive fed deer .535 round balls, .490 RB, .250 SW's, and my current favorite is .45 caliber 250g XTP out of my smokeless.  This summer Im going to work on my flintlocks, so I can get better with them.  I cant wait to force feed a deer with one of them!

...And yes, all this feed has been deadly to deer... one bear... and a pig!  LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 27, 2015, 05:49 PM
East fishkill provisions makes some great stuff.  Thats where I get my venison processed as well.  Pepperoni, Kiełbasa, hot dogs, shickenspeck, all too good.

MJ, Im free Sunday (I hope),  if youd like to kill some gills, Im game.  We can feed them some un-nutritious hooks!  Ha ha ha
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 27, 2015, 06:01 PM
I want some that stuff kb  ;D ... Right on ... ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Mar 27, 2015, 07:07 PM
East fishkill provisions makes some great stuff.  Thats where I get my venison processed as well.  Pepperoni, Kiełbasa, hot dogs, shickenspeck, all too good.

MJ, Im free Sunday (I hope),  if youd like to kill some gills, Im game.  We can feed them some un-nutritious hooks!  Ha ha ha

Have to play it by ear!
I'll check the ice tomorrow from up close. It looked ok from the road still!
Going to another spot tomorrow if I can sneak away!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 27, 2015, 08:43 PM
i went back out today kept 14 fish. 2 crappies, 3 perch and the rest are some HUGE  gills. ill get pics in the morning.

as for the ice, its getting really poor. some spots had 8-10" and its honeycombed with NO SOLID BLACK ICE UNDERNEATH!!! in other spots i found 18-20 inches. the deeper ice has 4-5 inches of solid black on the bottom. the average ice seemed to be 12-15". this sunday will be my last trip of the season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Mar 28, 2015, 12:30 AM
ok  teameat me
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 28, 2015, 06:03 AM
ok  teameat me

teameat??

tea meat?

team eat?

???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 28, 2015, 06:25 AM
lol kb   thats team eat me    deweys nys pro/am team name.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 28, 2015, 06:28 AM
idk what I did to get your feathers all ruffled up but if you don't like the BS you don't have to comment about it just look the other way like other members do
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 28, 2015, 08:10 AM
If your referring to me, my feathers aren't ruffled, I'm just throwing more BS out for the heck of it.  The ice is melting and fishing is slowing, and another great season is coming to an end.   Sorry if I ruffled yours. 

Peace and tight lines

Kb


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 28, 2015, 08:19 AM
BTW, I never knew there was a 40k character limit per post either.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 29, 2015, 07:46 AM
I was checking out the other threads, must be still good up in ADK mts..on lk george and them finger lks,,anybody from this group planning on going? Going to be an interesting trout opener in just few days and bet some pools on the streams are still frozen in the Catskills.. DEC site shows trout stockings start in March in the lower counties .. anyway still feels like winter this am it is 20s outside!

If I were you I'd go to Chaumont still 20 inches of ice and still cold up there.... also everything is pretty much closed statewide except for perch and pannies
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 29, 2015, 07:02 PM
i was out today past swinging bridge. the ice is getting VERY SOFT!!! in some spots i found 7-8 inches of SOFT ICE and in others its still 15-18 inches but 85% of that is soft ice. this morning it was 12 degrees up there and by 4 pm it was about 40 degrees. the surface of the ice was so soft i was stepping into it about 1/2 a inch this afternoon. yes there is a good thickness of ice BUT IT IS GETTING SOFT AND WILL NOT BE SAFE. IN THE FORECAST IT IS GETTING VERY WARM UP THERE AND THE LOWS ARE RIGHT ABOUT FREEZING. ITS TIME TO END YOUR SEASON!!! WITH THE DIFFERENCES IN ICE THICKNESS I HAVE BEEN WATCHING OVER THE LAST 4 DAYS IN A DAY OR TWO THERE WILL BE SPOTS THAT YOU WILL GO THROUGH EASILY. I HAVE WATCHED 3-4 INCHES COME OFF THE ICE IN TWO DAYS.


get ready for trout season. be safe and good luck come the 1st.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Apr 04, 2015, 11:39 AM
a** kick. I mean bump.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Apr 05, 2015, 07:48 PM
It felt good to get out on the hardwater 1 last time today! I landed a few good Perch, Sunfish/Bluegills, and 1 Largemouth Bass. The shoreline was not good, as I broke through getting off today! Time to start getting the boats ready! I am looking forward to hitting the Upper Delaware River in the coming weeks....I hope everyone had a successful Icefishing Season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Apr 06, 2015, 04:32 AM
yeah reelemin it was fun getting out there. i saw where you went through and tried to go off to the side and went in up to my waist myself. it was a good season for me with the boss spoons, didnt tie anything else on all winter!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Apr 07, 2015, 09:23 PM
Nice greenwood fish hope you released
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Apr 07, 2015, 09:57 PM
Plan on putting a boat on the Roundout res, any suggestions or forums that can be helpful. I am going to spend the first season with my standard trolling gear, learn a little, before I invest in some leadcore for big spoons.
Be safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Apr 08, 2015, 07:03 AM
Nice greenwood fish hope you released

huh?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Apr 09, 2015, 04:36 PM
Plan on putting a boat on the Roundout res, any suggestions or forums that can be helpful. I am going to spend the first season with my standard trolling gear, learn a little, before I invest in some leadcore for big spoons.
Be safe
hey, I fish round out a lot, if your gonna wanna get into Lakers, your gonna need to leadcore troll down to 80-100 feet with medium sized Sutton spoons. Sawbellies work too just fish them a couple inches to feet off bottom.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Apr 09, 2015, 07:34 PM
huh?
[/quote 
Muskie from other page really !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Apr 09, 2015, 08:14 PM
Muskie from other page really !

gotta post a link i don't see it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Apr 09, 2015, 08:32 PM
i fish the roundout hardcore. i am there 4-5 times per week all season. early the browns AND lakers will be caught up near the surface and as it warms they go down the month of May typically is good for both down around 30 foot. i fish the seth green rig, this is a 16 oz weight with up to 5 spoons set off the main line. i use 2 spoons per rod. whats nice about this setup is with linecounter reels you know the depth your running your lures at with no guessing. i put my suttons right in front of their noses this way. in the heat of the summer i will bottom bounce the weight and pick up some good fish that way. so far my best laker was 11lb12oz and brown was 8lb6oz. i will get average 15-20 fish in a day and will not keep any till they are over the 4 lbs mark. the lakers early in the season are fun to get and taste great when smoked. i keep my limit of them just about every trip out. wish other people would do the same. they are over populating the lake and actually are eating the stockies when they are put in. i feed a few bears with them.

again rather   we will get together and have some fun soon. i am planning on walking the shore tomorrow if the rain isnt too bad just to get out of the house... lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Apr 30, 2015, 04:43 AM
Greetings to anyone still visiting this website and thread,I finally got my computer repaired so will be checking in here on Ice Shanty regularly. Also will try to be more active over on sister website MyFishFinder. Hope everyone is having a good spring.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on May 25, 2015, 06:14 AM
A Happy Memorial Day to all my fellow SENY ice fishermen . I hope everyone is having a good spring in spite of the cooler then normal temperatures we have had so far. Have a great day today and stay safe everyone.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on May 25, 2015, 03:23 PM
stop being happy, this is the day to remember those that gave thier lives for this country. its not a day to be happy, its a day of morning...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on May 25, 2015, 05:09 PM
And a good morning to you too!  Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on May 25, 2015, 09:22 PM
It's gonna be a hot one this week..... hopefully we get some rain things are dry dry dry. Colder temps? Seems like we skipped Spring to me and went straight to Summer! only one week where it was truly spring temps
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on May 27, 2015, 12:20 AM
Greetings good to see many of you are checking out Ice Shanty in the off season . Boss j sorry if I offended you guess I could of used a different word perhaps good. I see Memorial Day more as a day of remembrance then mourning . When we should take time to remember and give thanks to all our Military service personal present and past especially all those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Unfortunately all of our holidays have become to commercialized .

Loudmouth879 I agree definitely a different Spring this year.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on May 27, 2015, 06:32 AM
well fact is that memorial day is the day to honor those that gave their lives for this country, veterans day is the day to thank those that have or are still serving this nation. its not just you steve but most people seem to combine these days. thats what offends me...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 03, 2015, 01:15 PM
Well my prize from a Aqua Vu FB contest arrived today ...I did purchase  a Micro 5 w/DVR last season so this will be an added extra for my buddies to use thanks Aqua Vu.


(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/Aqua%20vu%20prize_zpsffa1izwm.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 03, 2015, 03:47 PM
Very nice..  Congratulations HD.. :thumbsup: :clap:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jun 03, 2015, 05:56 PM
Nice, Congratulations!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 08, 2015, 07:45 AM
Well I played some with my Micro camera ...made a telescopic pole from a pool pole for scouting docks and structure ..may even use it on the ice





 then I kicked across this video which uses a bobber to float the camera across structure and weed beds etc .



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jun 16, 2015, 07:31 PM
Pretty cool HD...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 13, 2015, 06:25 AM
Well its my halfway point between ice fishing seasons ....nights are getting chilly.

Ice Team digital magazine link


https://flipflashpages.uniflip.com/2/69322/355426/pub/html5.html#page/1
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Aug 14, 2015, 02:21 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for posting the Ice Team digital magazine link . Do you have any idea if there is a printed version of the magazine and when it will be available for purchase.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldSailor on Aug 14, 2015, 06:42 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for posting the Ice Team digital magazine link . Do you have any idea if there is a printed version of the magazine and when it will be available for purchase.
Steve
Steve....There is and it's FREE!! I ask for it every year to keep in the "reading room"!! Just ask for the 2015-2016 Ice Annual. Here is a link to Ice Team. You might also want to join! You get interesting articles during the season! Just go to 'Contact Us' and ask them to send it. I just got an email from them that my copy is on the way!! 
http://www.iceteam.com/ (http://www.iceteam.com/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 14, 2015, 09:44 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for posting the Ice Team digital magazine link . Do you have any idea if there is a printed version of the magazine and when it will be available for purchase.
Steve

Some past issues digital version .. they come  out throughout the season

http://www.iceteam.com/digital-magazine/

found this also enjoy all

search?query=ice+fishing

some other digital magazines articles

http://www.odumagazine.com/odu-bookshelf/


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Aug 15, 2015, 01:53 AM
Hardwater diehard thank you for the hyperlink to Ice team and the other various links . I maybe showing my age but prefer an actual print magazine that I can hold and read.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldSailor on Aug 15, 2015, 05:48 AM
Hardwater diehard thank you for the hyperlink to Ice team and the other various links . I maybe showing my age but prefer an actual print magazine that I can hold and read.
Steve
Check reply #8158  ::) Mine's in the mail!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Aug 18, 2015, 03:19 AM
OldSailor,Hardwater Diehard my thanks once again for the instructions on how to obtain a copy of the 2015-16 Ice Team Annual magazine. When I checked my Emails today there was one from Ice Team/Clam Corp. says a copy of the annual is on its way to me.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldSailor on Aug 18, 2015, 05:06 AM
OldSailor,Hardwater Diehard my thanks once again for the instructions on how to obtain a copy of the 2015-16 Ice Team Annual magazine. When I checked my Emails today there was one from Ice Team/Clam Corp. says a copy of the annual is on its way to me.
Steve

 :thumbsup: ;)2 :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 18, 2015, 06:37 PM
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/should-you-listen-to-the-old-farmers-almanac/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Aug 18, 2015, 11:18 PM
As long as theres 10" of ice before it snows ill be happy happy happy.... but it too early to be worried about ice when there's deer to be killed... Planted the food plot today just before the rain started (idk how i timed that perfect) and got another camera in the woods and just bought a new pair of 10x25 compact binoculars! The new regs are gonna put a swift change in my hunting tactics... Can only shoot a doe the first two weeks of bow guess theres no need to pattern a buck come September... and only antlerless deer come late archery/muzzleloader I love that.... now if I can just get he DEC to make rifle season about a week long (would never happen they would loose too much money) we would have monster racks walking around 3M  :o or at least make it 3 on one side. Wonder if they will give out an extra doe tag for those first 2 weeks. If I counted right I can kill 7 deer this year.... 4 DMPs, 1 with the rifle, another with the muzzle, and 1 with the bow. Oh and have the ability to shoot 2 bears this year since I didn't fill my bear tag last year, early bear season here I come! It would be nice to actually shoot one with the gun instead of with the bow like the 2 I already got. Guess it's a good thing I have a bear on camera coming in once a week (only bad thing is they're a pain in the butt to drag out of the woods). 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 20, 2015, 12:57 PM

http://unofficialnetworks.com/2015/08/old-farmers-almanac-predicting-cold-and-snowy-winter-for-2016


The Northeast: Winter will be much colder than normal, with near-normal precipitation and below-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will be in mid- and late December, early and mid-January, and mid- to late February. The snowiest periods will be in mid- to late November, mid- and late December, and early to mid-March.

April and May will be warmer and wetter than normal in the north and much warmer and drier than normal in the south.

Here's to early ice up and limited snow   :flex:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Aug 20, 2015, 02:24 PM
Sounds good to me, I like to see a quick 12"of ice and then 3-6" of snow on top!  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 20, 2015, 03:09 PM
Sounds good to me, I like to see a quick 12"of ice and then 3-6" of snow on top!  ;D

I am with you on that one Bart ...last year started out with a  good 6 inches of black ice ... then whamo 18 inches of the fluffy that did not leave till March . Tough tough tough.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Aug 21, 2015, 04:48 AM
A nice cold snowless winter.  Sweet!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Aug 21, 2015, 11:08 AM
A nice cold snowless winter.  Sweet!


   I can do without the snow..  Been working on the plow truck the past couple of weeks.. It took a beating last year...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Aug 22, 2015, 01:51 AM
Greetings folks nice to see more members posting with each passing day. I received my copy of the Ice team 2015-16 annual winter guide in Friday's mail thanks once again Hardwater Diehard and OldSailor for posting the hyperlinks.  Just wish they listed the prices of various products.
 Enjoy the remaining days of summer we are getting closer with each day to the start of 2015-16 ice fishing season.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Aug 22, 2015, 07:55 AM
I'm still waiting for mine.   I hope the rumors are true, about a cold snowless winter.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 23, 2015, 04:00 PM
http://snowboarding.transworld.net/news/farmers-almanac-winter-forecast-2015-2016/#S3dXiL0sQrHWUM05.97
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 24, 2015, 11:05 AM
http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/seasonal.php?lead=4
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Sep 04, 2015, 03:52 PM
Looks like we are going to be able to do a lot of driving to fishing spots this year.... Gas dropped 4 cents overnight! $2.49 in my area could only imagine what it is across the boarder in Jersey by GWL.... Hopefully this trend of lower gas prices continues! It will also make deer season easier on the wallet a lot of gas gets used that time of year lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Sep 04, 2015, 05:03 PM
Time off is what gets me.  Ill be happier with lower heating oil prices.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 11, 2015, 08:04 AM
http://www.newyorksportsmanshow.com/Index.html

looks like Clam and Maki plastics will be there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 26, 2015, 07:19 AM
https://store.intermediaoutdoors.com/products.php?product=2016-In%252dFisherman-Ice-Fishing-Guide

Its the unofficial start of the season .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Sep 26, 2015, 10:42 AM
Nice....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Codyjames215 on Sep 28, 2015, 01:13 PM
Can anyone suggest a couple lakes in southern New York close to Pennsylvania that I can ice fish for pike and musky ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 28, 2015, 01:56 PM
Can anyone suggest a couple lakes in southern New York close to Pennsylvania that I can ice fish for pike and musky ?

you should add your location to your profile

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7940.html

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/75511.html

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/84938.html

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 01, 2015, 06:46 AM
This years SENY gathering will be held at the Gander Mtn ,100 N Galleria Dr, Middletown, NY 10941 · (845) 692-5600 on November 7th 2015...the hours for the gathering will be 9:30 AM till 2:00 PM,

PLASE RESPOND TO THE BELOW THREAD WITH QUESTION AND/OR COMENTS AS TO KEEP THEM ORGANIZED IN ONE PLACE ..

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=318357.msg3350048;topicseen#new
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Oct 04, 2015, 11:18 AM
First day of crossbow. I thonl.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Oct 04, 2015, 11:20 AM
I think.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Oct 06, 2015, 06:11 PM
First day of crossbow. I thonl.

you would be correct for those who have a Crossbow for those who don't will still be using a bow.... hopefully my bow tag and 4 dmp permits are full by then  :woot:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 09, 2015, 09:39 AM
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/us-winter-forecast-2015-2016-mild-northeast-california-rain/52732989#link1


http://www.weather.com/news/weather/video/heres-what-we-think-this-winter-might-feel-like
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 17, 2015, 02:16 AM
Greetings fellow south east NY. ice fishermen , just wanted to pass the word that Thruway Sporting goods in Walden has a limited selection of ice fishing gear out on display. I saw mostly sleds ,tipups, creepers and augers. I hope to see some of you at the preseason gathering ,hopefully I can get the day off from work.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 17, 2015, 05:50 PM
I was in the Middletown area this morning Gander Mountain is starting to put ice fishing gear on display. Only saw two flip over shelters out on the sales floor ,good size selection of rods and combos also jigs,spoons.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Oct 18, 2015, 09:27 PM
I was in the Middletown area this morning Gander Mountain is starting to put ice fishing gear on display. Only saw two flip over shelters out on the sales floor ,good size selection of rods and combos also jigs,spoons.
Steve

Ganders gonna be 2nd best come spring time
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 20, 2015, 01:25 AM
Gander isn't worth the toilet paper i wiped my a$$ with....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Oct 20, 2015, 06:32 AM
I do like going there to look at all the stuff I don't need.   They never have what I do need.   Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 20, 2015, 08:21 AM
EXACTLY  kb, and the cost there is nuts
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Oct 20, 2015, 07:49 PM
Went in there today to pick up something for deer season that was on sale and to my surprise it looks like they will actually have a decent selection of ice fishing stuff this year. They actually have flashers on the shelves (although its only a marcum VX 1 and LX-5) it's still better than nothing! They do have some of the lures I like to use but I'll still use fishusa since its cheaper to order online from them.... wish they had a lx6 or lx7 as that is what I plan on upgrading to this year. Would like to see what it feels like since I like to hole hop around the area i set my tip ups up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 23, 2015, 05:14 AM
Greetings just wanted to post this info. there was an article in Saturday's Times Herald Record looks like Cabelas is backing out of it's plan to build a store in the town of Woodbury. Article mentioned lower sales the past few years. Town of Woodbury and Orange county officials are trying to get Cabelas to reconsider ,wonder what incentives they will offer. No mention of Cabelas-Bass Pro merger/buy out posted in a thread found in General Community.

 Have a great Thanksgiving everyone .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 25, 2015, 08:24 AM
If it wasn't for the couple of warm days coming up I would say we could have ice by early to mid December on small ponds.... couple ponds by me were skimmed over the past 2 mornings. The water is ready just need the temps to back it up. I'd be fine with no safe ice till after Dec. 13th tho still have some sitting in the woods to do!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 25, 2015, 08:44 AM


CENTRAL VALLEY – Orange County and state officials are trying to get Cabela’s to reconsider its decision to not build one of its outdoor sports super stores off Route 32.

A telephone conference call was held last week with Cabela’s real estate development office to convince it that the site would be a lucrative addition to the company’s 77-store chain. Its closeness to Woodbury Common Premium Outlets and the Thruway were among the attributes discussed.

“It’s not dead yet,” Bill Fioravanti, director of business attraction for the Orange County Partnership, said Friday. He said those urging Cabela’s to reconsider included Orange County Executive Steve Neuhaus, and Empire State Development.

“We tried to understand their issues,” Fioravanti said. “It was a corporate decision not based on the site … They asked for time to digest it.”

The company apparently backed away for economic reasons. It had started preliminary site work on the site near the Thruway entrance.

Cabela’s CEO Tommy Millner discussed plans to reduce new store construction last month in a statement to shareholders. The 13 new stores the company opened this year in 11 states and Canada have not met the company’s sales expectations.

“Accordingly we are evaluating our 2016 and 2017 store opening schedule,” Millner said. “At this time we plan to open seven stores in 2016 and no more than that in 2017.”

He did not indicate how many new-store projects were canceled. A reporter’s four telephone calls between Monday and Friday to Nathan Borowski, communications specialist for Nebraska-based Cabela’s, were not returned.

“We absolutely believe it would be an extremely profitable location for them,” Fioravanti said. “We pointed to Woodbury Common right down the road.”

Cabela’s planned an 85,000-square-foot store on 14 acres behind a park-and-ride lot.

Orange County planners observed last year that the construction could interfere with the state’s plans to expand the commuter lot, and with building a ramp off Route 32 to relieve Thruway-bound traffic congestion.

Cabela’s designers were sensitive to the issues, Planning Commissioner David Church has said, and worked to preserve the highway project
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 30, 2015, 07:45 PM
I think we are going to have ice right around the same time as we normally do late December (for my area). Ponds are already skimming over which means the water temps are there just need the hi temps about 10-15* colder than they are.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: latremorej on Dec 02, 2015, 03:02 AM
I do like going there to look at all the stuff I don't need.   They never have what I do need.   Lol

Took the words right outta my mouth
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 02, 2015, 08:55 AM
Hahaha.  Sad isn't it?   

I finally broke down and bought ANOTHER auger. This one is the Fin Bore 3, a six inch   I can't
Wait to get out and use it. I'm paring it up with my Ice Master drill adapter and my Milwaukee M18 drill. That  should make life much easier for the early season.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 02, 2015, 02:05 PM
Hahaha.  Sad isn't it?   

I finally broke down and bought ANOTHER auger. This one is the Fin Bore 3, a six inch   I can't
Wait to get out and use it. I'm paring it up with my Ice Master drill adapter and my Milwaukee M18 drill. That  should make life much easier for the early season.

I almost bought an Ion for $375 instead of $530from ktp but I missed the fine print where it said the discount is not valid on augers.... tried checking out and it wouldn't let me place the order lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Dec 03, 2015, 10:14 AM
Hahaha.  Sad isn't it?   

I finally broke down and bought ANOTHER auger. This one is the Fin Bore 3, a six inch   I can't
Wait to get out and use it. I'm paring it up with my Ice Master drill adapter and my Milwaukee M18 drill. That  should make life much easier for the early season.

I just bought the same auger! Bought it through our sponsor, Fish307 and shipping was very reasonable. I also stopped by the Gander Mountain in Middletown to pick up wool socks during their black friday sale and couldn't help but notice the Black Betty 6061 inline reels they had in stock. There was a $20 off $100 deal that was just too good to pass up...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 04, 2015, 05:04 PM
I placed my order today from wholesale baits for 3000 mousies for $ 150.00 to be split between 3 guys. Bring on the ice ! Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 04, 2015, 09:47 PM
I placed my order today from wholesale baits for 3000 mousies for $ 150.00 to be split between 3 guys. Bring on the ice ! Walt

I would've waited...... going to be a long time before we get ice. The way the weather is setting up won't be till mid January now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 06, 2015, 11:41 AM
I may go up to the fish 307 ice fishing show Dec 19 ... waiting for the ice...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 07, 2015, 07:49 PM
Im thinking about it myself if Im not working
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 10, 2015, 02:09 PM
Looks like a cold snap is going to arrive around the 20th... who knows how long it will stay for.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 11, 2015, 08:03 AM
 I am almost ready to put my kayak back in the water.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Dec 11, 2015, 05:33 PM
as soon as deer season closes i will be in my canoe if it stays like this
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 11, 2015, 05:52 PM
Not too many years ago I was standing knee deep in show shooting a deer on the last weekend of gun season...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 11, 2015, 09:17 PM
pretty sure wife & I will be going to fish 307 for the icefishing sale next sat...How about you kb?... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 12, 2015, 04:27 AM
Im thinking about it.  Id like to hear more about perching on Lake George....

I have to juggle the family thing around to make it happen....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 14, 2015, 03:24 PM
This weather seems a lot like 2011.... Although it was not as warm in 2011 it was still above average for this time of the year mid to upper 40's if I remember correctly
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 15, 2015, 01:00 AM
SO....... 70 Deg. here today........ **censored**???????

Put away ice sled..... take back out Trout rods!!!  Summerize snow blower!!!  Geeeezzzz !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 15, 2015, 06:49 AM
SO....... 70 Deg. here today........ **censored**???????

Put away ice sled..... take back out Trout rods!!!  Summerize snow blower!!!  Geeeezzzz !!!

only 57 here in Orange County!!!!! Xmas even looks like they are saying low to mid 60's
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 15, 2015, 09:09 PM
Had a quick question. Did Fisherman's Deli out by Riverhead ever get re-opened? And if not, is there anywhere else on the island to get live shiners or minnows?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 15, 2015, 10:18 PM
Had a quick question. Did Fisherman's Deli out by Riverhead ever get re-opened? And if not, is there anywhere else on the island to get live shiners or minnows?

There used to be a shop in Lake Ronkonkoma that had minnows, but they closed up years ago (never could understand why... they had a captive audience in that area).  Never heard of anyone else on LI that carried live freshwater minnows...... you could try using saltwater minnows (catch them yourself in a cheap trap by any shore). 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 16, 2015, 04:48 PM
Looks like im out for Fish307's Ice seminar.  I was looking forward to it, I really wanted to hear about perching on the king.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 17, 2015, 10:13 AM
There used to be a shop in Lake Ronkonkoma that had minnows, but they closed up years ago (never could understand why... they had a captive audience in that area).  Never heard of anyone else on LI that carried live freshwater minnows...... you could try using saltwater minnows (catch them yourself in a cheap trap by any shore).

Thanks a lot for the info and suggestions. I did ask around and apparently J and J Bait and Tackle in Patchogue carries live shiners.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 17, 2015, 01:33 PM
Looks like im out for Fish307's Ice seminar.  I was looking forward to it, I really wanted to hear about perching on the king.

Looks like they are live streaming


Seminar Schedule For Our Ice Fishing Open House

10:00a.m.-Nathan Krusko-->" Ice Fishing at Night with Hydro Glow Lights"

12:00p.m.- Richie Ortiz- Ice Fishing for Salmon & Trout

2:00p.m.- Nathon Krusko-->" Deep Water Perch Fishing on Lake George"

4:00p.m.- Cris Gatley-->" Preping Open Water Reels for Ice Fishing use


https://www.facebook.com/nyFISH307/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 17, 2015, 05:00 PM
I going  should be a nice day.... can't fish might better go to a seminar...want to check on the shanties they have come a long ways ...  :)
maybe get cold soon...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 17, 2015, 09:30 PM
Cold snap on Saturday! 39!!!!! but then back to the 50  :sick: :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 20, 2015, 11:32 AM
FISH 307 seminars ....Great Open House yesterday Bumped into deweyicefish there also ENJOY

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 22, 2015, 09:06 AM
Stihl is now making ice augers!

http://m.stihlusa.com/products/augers-and-drills/accessories/auger-and-drill-accessories/iceaugerbits/?_ga=1.113349191.1397176329.1450796639

Hahahaha

Now we just need ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 22, 2015, 09:12 AM
Stihl is now making ice augers!

http://m.stihlusa.com/products/augers-and-drills/accessories/auger-and-drill-accessories/iceaugerbits/?_ga=1.113349191.1397176329.1450796639

Hahahaha

Now we just need ice!






Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 22, 2015, 09:41 AM
http://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/january-to-yield-winters-first-outbreak-of-icy-air-in-eastern-central-us/ar-BBnMNPa?li=BBnbfcL

still think and hoping for the second week in January ...last year I believe my first outing was January 11th . :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 22, 2015, 11:48 AM
http://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/january-to-yield-winters-first-outbreak-of-icy-air-in-eastern-central-us/ar-BBnMNPa?li=BBnbfcL

still think and hoping for the second week in January ...last year I believe my first outing was January 11th . :icefish:

This winter is pretty spot on with how the 2011-2012 winter was... so whenever you were on the ice in 11-12 there a good chance this year will be around the same
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Dec 22, 2015, 11:54 AM
fished some small farm ponds around greene co.
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 25, 2015, 06:06 AM
 Just wanted to extended Christmas greetings to all my fellow South East New York ice anglers. May all of you have a wonderful day and safe journeys to all traveling.

Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 25, 2015, 06:09 AM
marry christmas to you & your family mr clean...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 25, 2015, 10:51 AM
Merry Christmas! Santa didn't bring much ice fishing stuff this year.... smart man with the way the weather is going.... Still think we'll have ice in mid to late January tho!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Nicktusks on Dec 26, 2015, 07:43 PM
Hey Fellas!, second year into ice fishing!
I am in Sullivan county at Barryville!
Anyone know any lake,ponds etc for the ice fishing season!
Only ones I hit last year was lake Hutchinson and taxpayers pond!
Any suggestions?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 26, 2015, 07:57 PM
Hey Fellas!, second year into ice fishing!
I am in Sullivan county at Barryville!
Anyone know any lake,ponds etc for the ice fishing season!
Only ones I hit last year was lake Hutchinson and taxpayers pond!
Any suggestions?


You should add your location to your profile

not sure where either Hutchinson or Taxpayers pond is in Sullivan county ...
here is a good start to local waterways in

Sullivan county

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31157.html

Ulster

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31156.html

Orange

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31147.html

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 26, 2015, 10:06 PM
Santa doesnt bring safe ice till the second week of Jan here in Dutchess (depending on where you are).   We are hopeful to get some soon.

Till then I'll pull the yak out and still catch them!! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Nicktusks on Dec 27, 2015, 07:57 AM
Thanks diehard , and I misspelled lake Huntington!
I will add location too!:)
Hope will see ice mid Jan!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 27, 2015, 08:17 AM
Thanks diehard , and I misspelled lake Huntington!
I will add location too!:)
Hope will see ice mid Jan!


Your welcome ...where is Taxpayers pond ? sounds like that will be your first outing if its "skinny" water .

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Nicktusks on Dec 27, 2015, 09:12 AM
It's right off 55, I will let you know when I am up next week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 27, 2015, 09:54 AM
I believe its known on the map as Toasperns Pond ...not sure of any public access ...what species are in there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Nicktusks on Dec 27, 2015, 03:52 PM
That's the same one , the person who told me about it calls it taxpayers for whatever reason,  it's public ,but no parking spot just pull over, caught shad and perch in there, was a good first experience ! People snowmobile on it a lot, dunno how much that effects fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Dec 27, 2015, 03:57 PM
That's the same one , the person who told me about it calls it taxpayers for whatever reason,  it's public ,but no parking spot just pull over, caught shad and perch in there, was a good first experience ! People snowmobile on it a lot, dunno how much that effects fishing.
i have found that lots of snowmobles on the ice almost kills the fishing for that day
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Dec 28, 2015, 02:10 PM
People, how the hell are we gonna be on the ice by mid january when the lows are bareley gonna be freezing the next 10 days.  we are gonna need a week of highs in the teens just to be on the ice by feb.  Wishful thinking, i wish some of you were right but it does not look good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 28, 2015, 03:18 PM
People, how the hell are we gonna be on the ice by mid january when the lows are bareley gonna be freezing the next 10 days.  we are gonna need a week of highs in the teens just to be on the ice by feb.  Wishful thinking, i wish some of you were right but it does not look good.

depends what bodies of water you want to fish and how much ice you feel comfortable fishing on  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 29, 2015, 04:24 PM
don't forget to vote for the picture that will be this years ISNY badge

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=322756.new#new (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=322756.new#new)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Orange County Ice on Jan 02, 2016, 03:25 PM
Like everyone else on here I'm hoping to be out there soon. Heard about Cabela's (potentially) backing out of Woodbury. Not new's I wanted to hear considering I pass by there everyday!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 02, 2016, 09:42 PM
I think they are trying to get the best deals they can get on Tax Breaks & what the town of Woodbury would offer them to build the store there. Just as gready as everyone else is out there. I to was hoping it was going to be built there but I can only imagine how much worse the traffic would be !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 02, 2016, 10:58 PM
I believe Cabela's actually backed out due to financial constraints.... I believe this is true because on their website Woodbury is no longer an "announced location" (as it previously was) or "opening soon" on their location map on their website while others are still listed as one or the other or open on there. Hopefully they reach a deal or realize that it could very well be a profitable location as we need a decent outdoor store in the area. Gander although has gotten better with their ice selection over the years it still sucks....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 03, 2016, 12:59 AM
At Long Last....... One of the nation's premier fishing locations (Long Island, NY) will be getting our own BASS PRO SHOPS.  The new store will be located in Uniondale, NY (probably in or near the Roosevelt Field Mall shopping area).

I visited the next nearest store today in Bridgeport, Ct. to spend gift cards I got for Christmas.  Very impressed with this location.... it even had an indoor "Undersea" theme Bowling alley right in the store.  Today was their Ice Fishing Event day with a couple of seminars and an impressive display of Ice Fishing gear.

Now all I need is ICE !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Jan 03, 2016, 07:05 AM
ICE???, I think we have to go way up north for that,no safe ice on my
farm ponds that i fish,my have to use my 12ft row boat,and jig over the
side
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 03, 2016, 07:44 AM
My local lakes were skimmed over pretty well this morning ...hoping this upcoming cold snap puts the boots to the lakes

10 day temperatures in lower Sullivan County don't get out of the 30's.... ;D

little interesting information

http://www.outdoorcanada.ca/How_Fast_Does_Your_Lake_Make_Ice

TWC churns out all kinda forecasts ....hard time keeping up ...ice no ice  ???

http://www.weather.com/storms/winter/news/january-march-outlook-2016-noaa-wsi
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 04, 2016, 06:13 AM
looks like the long range forecast is in favor for ice by late January... should be pumping out ice the next couple days
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Jan 04, 2016, 05:06 PM
getting excited . the right side of the causeway of Sodom res. in the flat there is skimmed over.........don't tell Russia. lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 04, 2016, 06:51 PM
getting excited . the right side of the causeway of Sodom res. in the flat there is skimmed over.........don't tell Russia. lol

I am sure the NW CT ponds up near Goshen are making ice now, heard they froze over . 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 04, 2016, 06:58 PM
There was skim ice on the small ponds in Orange county but wind has ruined that.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 04, 2016, 07:26 PM
I am sure the NW CT ponds up near Goshen are making ice now, heard they froze over .

Those are a long ways away from most of us
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Jan 04, 2016, 10:52 PM
People, how the hell are we gonna be on the ice by mid january when the lows are bareley gonna be freezing the next 10 days.  we are gonna need a week of highs in the teens just to be on the ice by feb.  Wishful thinking, i wish some of you were right but it does not look good.
It will be here by MLK wknd the problem might be snow !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2016, 06:07 AM
It will be here by MLK wknd the problem might be snow !

idk about that gonna be back in the 40's for the next 5 days gonna have to start all over... I would say it won't be long after that weekend tho
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 05, 2016, 06:00 PM
Fished this afternoon.. 4"of white ice went out a ways to distinct transition of pure new black ice, only 2". Fished the transition. 8' depth. Lookers, no bites. Plastics.  Most likely single digit night. Minnows tomorrow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2016, 06:16 PM
People, how the hell are we gonna be on the ice by mid january when the lows are bareley gonna be freezing the next 10 days.  we are gonna need a week of highs in the teens just to be on the ice by feb.  Wishful thinking, i wish some of you were right but it does not look good.


Looks like i was wrong Jan. 5th was the date for someone to fish!



Fished this afternoon.. 4"of white ice went out a ways to distinct transition of pure new black ice, only 2". Fished the transition. 8' depth. Lookers, no bites. Plastics.  Most likely single digit night. Minnows tomorrow!

Bring the safety stuff with ya you are crazy for fishing on 2"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 05, 2016, 07:07 PM
at the risk of offending some of you who will do it any way you are a retard if you go on less than 4 inches of good ice and you have no respect for your family and should not put a fish before them sorry just had to say it be safe use a rope if you must go on less ice please
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 05, 2016, 10:18 PM
F this boats coming out of the garage
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 06, 2016, 08:20 AM
Didnt fish on the 2". Fished back on the 4". Where it was safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 06, 2016, 11:32 AM
everybody of water is pretty much frozen... we shall see what makes it through the warm up we are going to get.... hopefully we don't get snow during the next cold snap. That will really screw things up. Should be walking on water in no time!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 06, 2016, 03:09 PM
Lil snow might not be too awful ...on the shore line it'll cut down on the radiant shoreline heat...we need to access our lakes some way
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 06, 2016, 05:42 PM
I've been shopping for an Ion Auger and an LX-7.... glad I didn't pull the trigger yet... Also glad I waited on buying my bait! Should be putting that order in next week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 06, 2016, 08:03 PM
I ordered my spikes, hope they get here before the next big freeze! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 06, 2016, 08:23 PM
I ordered my spikes, hope they get here before the next big freeze!

I do fairly well with plastics so if I don't get my bait in time they will old me over....

On another note I won the what day will iceshanty's 3 millionth post fall on and as a prize I got a bunch of hand tied ice flies from RG! They look awesome as well so those will tie me over as well. Can't wait to try them!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 07, 2016, 12:46 AM
I'm sick of waiting, heading upstate to get on some ice this weekend   hope next week will get me out in Sullivan...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 07, 2016, 08:52 AM
No one around had spikes or waxies till next week. Will use all or pieces of small red trout worms till first perch, then perch eyes after that. Or, back to worms. They will let me know..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2016, 12:33 PM
No one around had spikes or waxies till next week. Will use all or pieces of small red trout worms till first perch, then perch eyes after that. Or, back to worms. They will let me know..

why not just order online in bulk its cheaper
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 07, 2016, 08:46 PM
go to the pet shops like pet co. they sell grubs....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 08, 2016, 12:01 PM
Just a reminder of the new/changed regulation(s) regarding ice fishing ...page 4 highlights of the 2015-2016 NY Freshwater Fishing Guide

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/fishguide15a.pdf

•• A total of seven ice fishing devices/lines is
allowed for ice fishing (statewide) with a
total of 15 ice fishing devices/lines for Lake
Champlain. Names and addresses are not
required on ice fishing devices.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Jan 08, 2016, 09:18 PM
At Long Last....... One of the nation's premier fishing locations (Long Island, NY) will be getting our own BASS PRO SHOPS.  The new store will be located in Uniondale, NY (probably in or near the Roosevelt Field Mall shopping area).

I visited the next nearest store today in Bridgeport, Ct. to spend gift cards I got for Christmas.  Very impressed with this location.... it even had an indoor "Undersea" theme Bowling alley right in the store.  Today was their Ice Fishing Event day with a couple of seminars and an impressive display of Ice Fishing gear.

Now all I need is ICE !!!!!

It's planned to open at the re-developed Nassau Coliseum site.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 09, 2016, 07:38 AM
Went out yesterday late afternoon. Heavy overcast. Small glowhead jig with whole red trout worm not threaded on just hooked once a little up from the tail. Flashed jig to glow, dropped to a foot off bottom, could see worm wiggling on flasher and whammo, perch were on fire.
Dont know what part/parts of the equation it was but it was working. Will be trying these worms again even when im loaded with waxies and spikes! Left with about 3 worms left out of a container of 30. Oh, 5" of black beautiful ice. BLACK ICE MATTERS.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 09, 2016, 08:19 AM
only 3 inches on my lake, argh it is tough to wait
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 09, 2016, 08:31 AM
only 3 inches on my lake, argh it is tough to wait

Cold snap all next week will fix that for certain.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 09, 2016, 04:43 PM
Cold snap all next week will fix that for certain.

If the one pond I fish holds up through the rain tonight and tomorrow Ill be fishing sometime next week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 10, 2016, 08:16 AM
Interesting read

http://lakeice.squarespace.com/thawed-ice/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 10, 2016, 09:03 AM
This years NY Badge is up http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=324529.0#new (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=324529.0#new)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 10, 2016, 02:34 PM
Looks like we peaked at 52* today in my neck of the woods  ...mostly all down hill from here ...49* as of this post
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 10, 2016, 04:09 PM
55 deg and rainbows here in Dutchess.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 10, 2016, 04:29 PM
Maybe find ice at the end of the rainbow...   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 11, 2016, 01:48 PM
I should be walking on water at the end of this week... Also about to pull the trigger on a LX7  ;D

Also looks like a clipper system is gonna hit us luckily less than 1 inch where I live
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 11, 2016, 05:52 PM
Im hoping so......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PACKMAN252008 on Jan 12, 2016, 03:17 PM
Any word on big pond?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 12, 2016, 07:57 PM
At least you guys are getting some cold without this lake snow....    :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 12, 2016, 08:06 PM
At least you guys are getting some cold without this lake snow....    :-\

We got about a inch of snow tonight.... nothing compared to what you guys have up there I'm sure
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 12, 2016, 08:09 PM
We got about a inch of snow tonight.... nothing compared to what you guys have up there I'm sure


      http://daikers.com/webcam/daikers_webcam.html (http://daikers.com/webcam/daikers_webcam.html)     :-\ :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 12, 2016, 08:26 PM

      http://daikers.com/webcam/daikers_webcam.html (http://daikers.com/webcam/daikers_webcam.html)     :-\ :-\

Looks fun! For snowmobilers that is  ;D hope your lakes are not froze yet or have a good 6 inches!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 12, 2016, 08:28 PM
well I went out this evening on morningside just outside of Monticello and had fun. got 1 crappie a bunch of gill and perch and about 8 or 9 golden shiners that were about 10 or 11 inches! then I tried to get to my crappie spot and went through on my way there. STRIKER SUITS ARE AWESOME!!! I wasn't in long, 30 seconds at max thanks to the videos I have seen on here of how to get out. I never went under at all. I was able to get my upper body on the ice and rolled out. the water only made in in up to about my knees. my feet were cold as **** but the rest of my body was warm. I had brought a change of clothes including longjons and as soon as I got to shore I changed.

ill post some pics tomorrow, right now my camera is froze into the pocket on my suit! lol   45 mins after going through I was already planning my next trip out. lol I'm a addicted icefisherman!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 13, 2016, 05:29 AM
Well looks like winter has arrived in my area finally...the winds howled all last night with temps in the 20s and teens for the overnight  ...looks to be a little snow/ice/rain for the weekend then not out of freezing mark for several days after ...looking good for a weekend outing 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 13, 2016, 07:38 PM
Ice on my local lake is now just barely under five inches and it is 15* F now; I will be out there after work tomorrow!
 Tom get his waxies and mousies tomorrow, I'll stop on way home. Finally!
Planning to eat fresh fish while watching football this weekend. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 14, 2016, 12:27 AM
I should be on ice Friday .... :icefish: :icefish:
Thanks for the update BlueSail....got some finishing touches to do for gear preparation ..cant wait to try my new lures/plastics ...and my spare  FL12 .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Jan 14, 2016, 06:18 AM
Just drove past White Pond, and it still has some open water and sketchy shore in spots.
Canopus looked good from the seat, with a light cover of snow and no wet spots.

KB we might be good to go on that gill spot but I'll check later today or tomorrow to be sure!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 14, 2016, 04:17 PM
I checked a couple small ponds local to me, and there was 3-4 inches of good ice.   I'm off tomorrow but working this weekend, let me know if you'd like to meet up! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 14, 2016, 05:49 PM
  wow boss stay on top  :thumbsup: .... I will try to get out this weekend somewhere... iceballs when are you going to come up?   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 14, 2016, 07:47 PM
Hello all , good to see a lot of regulars back again! Happy new year and hopefully a safe , successful ice fishing season, albeit shortened a little bit.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 14, 2016, 07:57 PM
A decent evening on 5 1/2 inches of ice tonight.  Four perch - 3 keepers over a foot, a bunch of sunnies, a lm bass was fun to catch on three lb test. Caught 2 of the perch on my new tip downs using fat heads, was hoping for crappie but not tonight.
Mild weather was easy on my hands too. Can't wait for the next time!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 14, 2016, 07:59 PM
A decent evening on 5 1/2 inches of ice tonight.  Four perch - 3 keepers over a foot, a bunch of sunnies, a lm bass was fun to catch on three lb test. Caught 2 of the perch on my new tip downs using fat heads, was hoping for crappie but not tonight.
Mild weather was easy on my hands too. Can't wait for the next time!

You get to play with all your new toys/equipment ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 14, 2016, 10:09 PM
Well looks like I'm gonna have to hold off on the new LX-7.... waited a few hours to long to get it from fishusa when they had it on sale for $599. It was there in the morning then went to work came home went to buy it and it was gone  :'(. Guess I'll have to wait for gander or cabelas to do one of their take X amount off a purchase of X amount or more!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 14, 2016, 11:42 PM
Was looking into a few fishfinder/flashers and found that you can get the Lowrance Elite 5x Chirp Ice Machine(No Maps) for roughly $310 plus a $50 mail in rebate which brings it to only $260. This only works if you buy the ice pack and the fishfinder separately. You can get the Elite 5x Chirp WITHOUT the boat transducer for roughly $199 here:
http://lr.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/35371-97148/Lowrance-Elite-5-Series-Fishfinders.html?cid=132358&chid=4272&gclid=CI3Ezc2Mq8oCFcEUHwodZm8KHg

And you can buy the ice pack for $110 here(This is the model with the blue connector):
http://www.ceshowroom.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=CWR58194&click=2&gclid=CJ6q2omMq8oCFcETHwod0u0LKA

All you have to do is assemble it, which shouldn't take longer than 10 mins, and it should be all ready. Thought that this was a complete steal, considering that the Elite 5 Ice Machine(With Maps) usually sells for $500.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 15, 2016, 05:26 PM
Just ordered my LX-7 from Gander.... paid 198.70 for it when all is said and done after doing a price match (they price match online prices as long as you order over the phone... cableas doesn't do that) and using gift cards and selling my FL8 (my uncle is buying it from me and I can still use it as a back up if needed what a nice guy!) Can't wait to test it out!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Jan 15, 2016, 09:41 PM
Saw a guy casting onto the ice and reeling into the open water on the causeway at Sodom reservoir. Oh yeah by the way he parked in the middle if the road too.hmmmmm
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 16, 2016, 07:16 AM
Well I got on the hard water yesterday afternoon ...felt great ...a good 5 to 6 inches of good ice over 6 feet of water ...not a banner day for me putting fish atop ice ..'cept for my buddy who found a honey hole for gills and his tip down produced some nice perch  ..my new Clam plate drill set up .. DeWalt 995 w/my SM 6" Lazer ...worked great ..with the coming week temperatures not getting above freezing ...most of my local lakes should all be lock up by weeks end.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 16, 2016, 08:19 AM
no honey hole for me last eve, one keeper crappie from tip down, otherwise jigged a bunch of sunnies, one beautiful pumpkinseed.    love those tip downs! I was keeping minnow ~1 foot above bottom, caught the perch the other night and the one crappie at that depth, is 1 foot best??    ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 16, 2016, 08:39 AM
Well I got on the hard water yesterday afternoon ...felt great ...a good 5 to 6 inches of good ice over 6 feet of water ...not a banner day for me putting fish atop ice ..'cept for my buddy who found a honey hole for gills and his tip down produced some nice perch  ..my new Clam plate drill set up .. DeWalt 995 w/my SM 6" Lazer ...worked great ..with the coming week temperatures not getting above freezing ...most of my local lakes should all be lock up by weeks end.
You getting out on private lakes or public?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 16, 2016, 11:21 AM
Hi shellfish.
No ice for me today, near shoreline at my typical access is weak. Football!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 16, 2016, 12:06 PM
You getting out on private lakes or public?

Private ...its usually the first area to have fishable ice that I am familiar with in my area ...for some reason just does every season ..little wet and run off today is sure to muck thinks up till freeze up later on ...and throughout the week...think its a no fishing day thanks for the report BlueSail ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 16, 2016, 12:13 PM
Hey Moose, when its FIRST ice somewhere, and EVERYBODYS asking (not looking for themselves), Its PRIVATE.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 16, 2016, 12:15 PM
Loudmouth you are going to love that LX-7! Picked one up 2 years ago and used all my cabela's points, well worth it and sounds like you got a steal!
Play with the screen, I found that I liked all three displays at once, scrolling for memory and jig presentation, flasher in the middle full water column and the vertical showdown display zoom-locked on the bottom 10' or where-ever I seem to find the fish.
Very cool fish-finder, little heavy and wish it fit in a bucket but like the vexilars but otherwise perfect. Looking to get the open water transom and use it on the res in the spring!
CONDITIONS? any word on  big pond or other places with public access in Sullivan,Ulster or Delaware counties? I like a good 5" under me for reassurance.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 16, 2016, 01:27 PM
Good afternoon I did a scouting mission in Sullivan County yesterday afternoon. Also was able to get info. on two contests please check the contest thread started by adkRoy stickied at top of New York community/board.
  There were two groups fishing on Morningside Lake in Hurleyville both groups were close to shore on Brinkman road side of the lake. I talked with a gentleman  fishing to the right of Playground(when viewed from parking area on top of hill) Four inches of black ice with light snow cover in that area. Shore line was solid no sign of melting. Loch Sheldrake sign of melting and refreezing by dock at bottom of stairs (State access area) I spuded my way out 100 feet or less from shore cut a hole. My spud was through the ice in two hits finished hole cleaned it out  ice measured approx. 1and 1/2 to 2 inches in thickness. I did not go out any further onto the lake .This was behind BUN & KEl's bar.
    I did not get to Loch Sheldrake until 5 PM. so it was the last lake I checked before heading home.   Also stopped at Diamond Lake in Winding Hills park, Town of Montgomery -Orange County. Unsafe ice conditions signs are up shore line still open in areas. Hopefully by the end of this week. the lake will be opened for fishing. I will look through my ice fishing notes and post the phone number of ranger station at Winding Hills later.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 16, 2016, 05:54 PM
Heck 4".... I'd be fishing no problem
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 16, 2016, 06:11 PM
Shellfish, thanks for the update, thinking of doing a recon up to BP tomorrow and hit everything in between.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 17, 2016, 04:32 AM
Well it looks like the BIG CHILL started at 11 pm last night for my area  ...not above freezing till next Sunday around noon time.. a lot of them nights are in the teens ... :flex:.. what aint locked up will sure to be by weeks end
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 17, 2016, 05:27 AM
Greetings fellow SENY ice anglers,here is the phone number for ranger station in Winding Hills park(Diamond Lake) Town of Montgomery/Orange County. (845)-457-4918
Also for everyone info.      Sterling Forest Visitor's Center (845)-351-5907    , Lake Tiorotti field office /Harriman State Park (845)-351-2568  Definitely call before heading to Sterling Forest or Harriman State Park you can only ice fish on certain lakes ,also both parks require a six inch minimum of inch before opening lakes to fishing. There should be signs by the lakes where ice fishing is permitted. If you see a green stripe at the bottom of sign the lake is open for fishing. Due to a limited number of park rangers many lakes remain closed regardless of weather. They can not get to every lake to test ice conditions on a daily basis.

 Also for your info. the Swan Lake,NY. fire department contest is Sunday Jan.24 from 7am to 3PM . I'm sorry but can not find any other info. on this contest. Only know about contest date because I drove by Swan Lake fire house and they had a sign outside.

  I will work the phone later today and see what if any details I can gather on other contests in Sullivan County.
Remember safety first and a good ice fishing season to everyone.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 17, 2016, 02:27 PM
Has anybody checked out Highland lake yet. I'm in Middletown and it's a little bit of a ride for me to go up there and find that there is no safe ice.
Any info would be appreciated. Hopefully this cold spell will lock things up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 17, 2016, 03:30 PM
Has anybody checked out Highland lake yet. I'm in Middletown and it's a little bit of a ride for me to go up there and find that there is no safe ice.
Any info would be appreciated. Hopefully this cold spell will lock things up.
highland lake is private. if you have permission from a land owner ask them...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 17, 2016, 03:45 PM
Looks like a snow storm coming on Saturday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 17, 2016, 03:57 PM
Well I will take 4 inches . Between Accuweather , TWC, WU and MSN...light snow to 12 inches  :%$#!:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 17, 2016, 04:14 PM
Good afternoon/early evening , I made a few phone calls today and have news on the Fallsburg Fire Dept. contest.
  The contest has been canceled for this year. Echo/Alta Lake where the fire department has property contains a few springs so given this winter's weather to date the fire dept. has concerns about ice thickness and conditions .

 I also called the contact numbers I have for Loch Sheldrake Fire Dept. and Mahogany Ridge Hunting Club (Highland Lake) contests. I left messages with both  people waiting for return phone calls. Via Email contacted Monticello Fire Dept. got a reply that I would receive another Email once they set contest date. This was last Monday (1/11). I will send another Email tomorrow and see if contest date has been set.

 Dave327 to my knowledge Highland Lake is private .Other then the contest I mentioned held by hunting club there is no state access that I'm aware of for the lake. I realize you may know a lake front property owner and have permission to use their property to access the lake.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 17, 2016, 06:24 PM
Thanks for the info mr.clean. I always accessed the far side of the lake by the cove. No one ever stopped or questioned me about having permission to fish the lake. I guess I was lucky, or they are not strict about who ice fishes there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: GreekUPS on Jan 18, 2016, 11:07 AM
Any reports of ice conditions up at White Lake in Sullivan?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 18, 2016, 11:16 AM
Any reports of ice conditions up at White Lake in Sullivan?

With 3 posts , you can access the NY Reports and Conditions board...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 18, 2016, 11:50 AM
Any reports of ice conditions up at White Lake in Sullivan?

Go check it out and let us know!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: GreekUPS on Jan 18, 2016, 12:08 PM
Thanks...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: GreekUPS on Jan 18, 2016, 12:09 PM
For the info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 18, 2016, 12:19 PM
You should add your location to your profile....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: GreekUPS on Jan 18, 2016, 12:36 PM
Thanks Diehard for some direction but it doesn't look like any reports for that lake yet. 

Loudmouth....u live closer.  Go check it for us.  Some of us have work and kids.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 18, 2016, 12:50 PM
The smaller lakes up my way are locking up as I type ...not outa freezing range for seven or more days ..the larger bodies of water between depth and wind action (quite windy right now) will take some more time .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 18, 2016, 02:08 PM
Thanks Diehard for some direction but it doesn't look like any reports for that lake yet. 

Loudmouth....u live closer.  Go check it for us.  Some of us have work and kids.

Your not the only one... I didn't even get holiday pay today  :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 18, 2016, 08:10 PM
Hey There, White lake is open. Kaneanga side where boat ramp is has ice, probably not safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 18, 2016, 08:54 PM
beachwoods 16 You should add your location to your profile and WELCOME to the site .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 18, 2016, 09:14 PM
Short notice Swan Lake FD contest

https://www.facebook.com/events/1507382569568141/

https://www.facebook.com/Swan-Lake-Hose-Co-1-658018180944474/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 19, 2016, 05:42 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for posting links to information on Swan Lake Fire Dept. contest . Nice of the Fire Dept to finally update their Face Book page. If anyone decides to go to this contest I believe you can park by the tennis courts of former Stevensville resort on Briscoe Road. I assume you will also find registration and weigh-in booth at that location. When traveling on Route 55 from Liberty Briscoe Road is the first right after crossing over Swan Lake just past the Golden Swan motel and restaurant.
  Beachwoods 16 welcome to Ice Shanty, thanks for the info. on WhiteLake/Kauneonga Lake. I know once White Lake freezes over many people park along Route 17B and fish that side of the lake. Be careful the shoreline drops off quickly in that section of the lake. I'm talking about the section by Bethel Medical center and Bubba's Barbque .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 19, 2016, 05:56 AM
I haven't gone in from 17b in  25 years. I guess those lakeshore owners don't mind? I saw boats fishing that area late Dec. early Jan. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 19, 2016, 06:11 AM
The weather channel models are in cahoots... one says 8-12 for Saturday's storm the other says 18-24..... I hope they're wrong cause that would be terrible for the ice... They probably won't know for sure until Friday lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 19, 2016, 03:15 PM
(http://i68.tinypic.com/6omtrq.jpg)
Finally got out for the first time. Only fished for half hour and got this guy. Ice was almost 4 inches clear black.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 19, 2016, 03:19 PM
Way to go...  Nice crappie.....   :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 19, 2016, 04:56 PM
Finally got out for the first time. Only fished for half hour and got this guy. Ice was almost 4 inches clear black.

I think I know that place! (Sent ya a pm just to make sure  ;D) I might head there Friday to test out the new LX-7 since it will be at my doorstep tomorrow at some point
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 20, 2016, 04:45 AM
Looks like they are still all over the map with when/where/how much snow ...would like 4 inches.. enough to ease the drag ...enough so no cleats ...and enough not to spook the fish .

interesting tool

http://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/wwd/winter_wx.shtml
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Richard10 on Jan 20, 2016, 06:07 AM
with $599 I think you have many choices without waiting. Lowrance Elite 7 Gold is $518 now, check its review on my blog.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 20, 2016, 09:07 AM
Does anyone know if Sylvan Lake is locked up?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pfd5623sg on Jan 20, 2016, 10:24 AM
WHITE CAPS on the whole lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 20, 2016, 11:50 AM
Sylvan is a deep lake and sometimes doesn't freeze.   I have doubts for it this year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Jan 20, 2016, 11:54 AM
Does anyone know if most shallower bodies of water in Orange County have safe ice or will have safe ice by this Friday? I currently reside in NYC but grew up around that area and have a few ponds in mind that I would like to try on Friday since I have the day off. Unfortunately, I will not be able to test them until I travel up there and I really hope I don't make the trip for nothing. Not looking for any spots in particular, just curious about overall ice thickness of shallower ponds in the area.

Thanks in advance!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 20, 2016, 12:07 PM
with $599 I think you have many choices without waiting. Lowrance Elite 7 Gold is $518 now, check its review on my blog.

What are you talking about? Must be spamming....

Anyway FedEx guy dropped of the LX-7 today gonna take it out and play around with it in a little bit
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 21, 2016, 04:31 AM
Does anyone know if most shallower bodies of water in Orange County have safe ice or will have safe ice by this Friday? I currently reside in NYC but grew up around that area and have a few ponds in mind that I would like to try on Friday since I have the day off. Unfortunately, I will not be able to test them until I travel up there and I really hope I don't make the trip for nothing. Not looking for any spots in particular, just curious about overall ice thickness of shallower ponds in the area.

Thanks in advance!
I am not positive but a trustworthy friend was on a small pond in orange county towards the end of last week. he told me it was only 2 inches of ice.

you might find good ice but make sure you have picks and a change of clothes with you just incase you do go through. I went in on the 10th and if I wasn't ready I wouldn't be here today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 21, 2016, 06:40 AM
Does anyone know if most shallower bodies of water in Orange County have safe ice or will have safe ice by this Friday? .

Thanks in advance!


My local  which had 6 in last week now has 7 in ...thought it would be a lil more with those two days of bitter cold ...I would think only the shallowest of ponds in Orange county would have enough ice.. Quite a difference between Sullivan and Orange....be careful.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 21, 2016, 06:46 AM
Does anyone know if most shallower bodies of water in Orange County

Thanks in advance!

The one pond( most of it is 8ft deep a few spots where it drops to 14feet) I plan on fishing friday had 4" of ice as of Tuesday and the other Private one i fish a lot (Max depth 10ft) had 5" on Monday.... looks like my first day out to try the new equipment will be tomorrow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Jan 21, 2016, 09:05 AM
Thanks for the responses, I am going to check out a few shallow ponds tomorrow and will report back in with conditions. I will have ice picks and a floating Striker bib on me as safety precautions.

@Loudmouth - I will be testing a new flasher and new rods tomorrow too...can't wait.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Jan 21, 2016, 04:11 PM
anybody have any pointers on where to find walter on east branch? pm me if the info is too hot for the post. might be some good info for you in return ..........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tylerk on Jan 21, 2016, 08:06 PM
Hi everyone,

brand new to the area as of the end of December, with no knowledge or connections to get started.. I know this is a long shot but looking to get a little bit of an idea on spots around dutchess, preferably the pawling area. not asking to give up any personal spots obviously just general public knowledge....I appreciate any info anyone can offer. Can't wait to get out and do some recon myself.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 21, 2016, 08:56 PM
Hi everyone,

brand new to the area as of the end of December, with no knowledge or connections to get started.. I know this is a long shot but looking to get a little bit of an idea on spots around dutchess, preferably the pawling area. not asking to give up any personal spots obviously just general public knowledge....I appreciate any info anyone can offer. Can't wait to get out and do some recon myself.

Welcome.... I don't tend to venture on that side of the river unless it's for work.... but here ya go

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31153.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31153.html)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 22, 2016, 12:36 AM
SULLIVAN cOUNTY........Heard from my buddy today up in Sullivan near Barryville.....his lake has 6 - 7 inches of ice and people have been fishing it for about a week.  You can be pretty sure that other local lakes will have about the same.

Be careful out there !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 22, 2016, 05:16 AM
Tylerk welcome to Ice Shanty and the New York community/board. Two lakes I know of in your part of Dutchess County are Whaley Lake and White Pond. Whaley is privately owned there is a marina on the lake where you maybe able to get access to the water/ice. White Pond straddles the Dutchess-Putnam county line and has a state access area. Here is some info. on a bait shop in Pawling that should be able to help you in your search.
    D's Sport & Tackle Shop  3144 Route 55 Pawling    phone (845)-855-1520     hours Mon.-Thurs. 3 PM- 7PM, Fri.Sat.Sun 6 AM-6PM.

  Ice Balls thank you for the information on Ice thickness in the Barryville area . (western Sullivan County)

I'm still waiting for return phone calls from two people about contests in Sullivan County will call them again later today. Hopefully I reach these people and not their answering machines. If anyone is thinking of going to the Swan Lake Fire Dept. contest this coming Sunday Jan.24 Good luck at the contest. I also suggest calling the bait shop posted below or search Face Book for the Fire dept.'s page

 Face Book -Swan Lake Hose CO.1                   bait shop located in Rock Hill,NY.   Sport Nuts    (845)- 794-2000

 I'm sorry but not sure how to provide a link to Face Book page.     BE safe if you venture out today or this weekend.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Whitecap82 on Jan 22, 2016, 11:04 AM
I fished a private lake last Sunday had 6 inches, was out this morning at 9 inches in northwest Orange County . Plenty of ice . tight Lines ..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BruceT on Jan 22, 2016, 11:37 AM
I checked the Ice on Silver Lake this morning 2.5 inched (maybe) not ready for me to venture out on it.    I think we need another week of cold to get us out on the ice in Dutchess.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 22, 2016, 11:53 AM
I checked the Ice on Silver Lake this morning 2.5 inched (maybe) not ready for me to venture out on it.    I think we need another week of cold to get us out on the ice in Dutchess.

I fished a private lake last Sunday had 6 inches, was out this morning at 9 inches in northwest Orange County . Plenty of ice . tight Lines ..

You should add your locations to your profile ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 22, 2016, 01:55 PM

   If anyone is thinking of going to the Swan Lake Fire Dept. contest this coming Sunday Jan.24 Good luck at the contest. I also suggest calling the bait shop posted below or search Face Book for the Fire dept.'s page

 Face Book -Swan Lake Hose CO.1                   bait shop located in Rock Hill,NY.   Sport Nuts    (845)- 794-2000

 I'm sorry but not sure how to provide a link to Face Book page.     BE safe if you venture out today or this weekend.
Steve


https://www.facebook.com/Swan-Lake-Hose-Co-1-658018180944474/

Don't forget
 Tom's Bait
 729 Prosperous Valley Rd
Middletown, NY 10940

845-733-4642
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Jan 22, 2016, 02:31 PM
Checked the ice last night just above the orange county line, about 5". Hopefully the snow stays south!!! Stay safe everyone
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 22, 2016, 02:34 PM
I could use 4 inches ...to assist the drag down hill and dale so not to damage equipment n sleds.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: serge99 on Jan 22, 2016, 05:07 PM
Four Corners Pond in Sterling Forest is open now!
 (http://oi66.tinypic.com/33vzogk.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 22, 2016, 05:36 PM
Fished from about 1:45pm till 5:15pm caught about 30 fish.... ten perch between 9" and 11".... about six crappies 2 were about 9" 1 was 12.5" and about 3 more that were around 7".... Bunch of small gills only one about 8 or 9".... Ice was anywhere from 5" to 7"

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/12573924_10154462095524428_8159247520122888229_n.jpg?oh=f553d250ed5eb7da5fb66f4ff809d1b1&oe=57038BFF)

Forgot to mention everything went back for someone else to catch.... This was a trip to get the rust off and experiment with the new LX-7
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Whitecap82 on Jan 22, 2016, 06:00 PM
Mining for Gold continues here in Orange County..

(http://s29.postimg.cc/gw6x7d6df/PERCH.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/gw6x7d6df/)

(http://s28.postimg.cc/ps1uldhu1/PERCH2.jpg) (http://postimg.cc/image/ps1uldhu1/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 22, 2016, 06:07 PM
Whitecap82 New to the site ...location added...and posting pictures .. :clap:


 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 22, 2016, 06:10 PM
Great job Whitecap82..
Welcome to the site...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 23, 2016, 03:54 AM
Whitecap82 welcome to Ice Shanty and the SENY thread, it looks like your season is off to a good start. Serge99 thank you for the update on Sterling Forest state park. Just curious due you know if the smaller of the two Laurel Meadows ponds is also open for ice fishing at this time? Loudmouth Congratulations on a good day of fishing ,I do not think you have any "rust" to worry about from your report. How do you like the Marcum LX7 ? Hardwater Diehard thank you for posting a link to the Swan Lake,NY. fire department's Face Book page and the info. on Tom's Bait Shop in the greater Middletown,NY. area.

 I made phone calls on Friday to get information on the Loch Sheldrake, NY.fire dept. and one other contest in Sullivan County. The contact I have for Loch Sheldrake is away for the weekend I asked his wife to please have him call me on Monday. I have questions if Loch Sheldrake is having a contest this year. The first Saturday in February when they usually hold contest I see they have a flea market scheduled at the fire house. I left another message for my contact person with other contest.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2016, 06:04 AM
How do you like the Marcum LX7 ?

So far I love it... still need some more ice time with it to get it dialed in but its a night a day difference between the LX-7 and my old FL-8se..... The best part is you can run 3 different displays if you want (i.e. flasher display vertical display and a vertical zoom display) if you want.... I tended to run a graph and the two vertical displays.... The zoom is awesome you can zoom into any part of the water column. The only thing that stinks is I need to get use to hole hopping with it.... the transducer arm seems a little weak and I tend to baby it a little bit but I think the more i get use to moving around with it the less I'll baby it. Other than that its freaking awesome. Glad I made the purchase
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 23, 2016, 06:23 AM
Hi everyone,

brand new to the area as of the end of December, with no knowledge or connections to get started.. I know this is a long shot but looking to get a little bit of an idea on spots around dutchess, preferably the pawling area. not asking to give up any personal spots obviously just general public knowledge....I appreciate any info anyone can offer. Can't wait to get out and do some recon myself.

Welcome to IS. Hope you enjoy your new addiction.
I'm not far from you, some of my favorite haunts are Whites Pond, Ice Pond, upton lake, (the marina on Whaley is closed, else I'd recommend here), your not far from the Putnam county resivor system.   The DEC link will get you going in the right direction. Good luck

BTW.
There is Green Moutain lake just off Coleman Blvd/ W Dover rd I've been itching to try, that's right in Pawling. I'm not sure about access though.   Let me know! 

Tight lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: serge99 on Jan 23, 2016, 08:52 AM
mr.clean, both of the laurel meadows ponds are still closed. The ice is still very thin on the bigger one, but the smaller one has about 4-5 inches already.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2016, 09:36 AM
This snow sure isn't going to help things.... hope we get the lower end of the 8"-12" they are calling for
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 23, 2016, 02:46 PM
This snow sure isn't going to help things.... hope we get the lower end of the 8"-12" they are calling for

Way past 8 - 12" down here already!!  HELP....can't get out of my house!! Snow is piled up against my front gate, preventing me from leaving!!!  Probably see you guys again in JUNE !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 23, 2016, 02:53 PM
Got about an inch up in lower Sullivan County not even any on the tree limbs ....2 more would be nice for dragging .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 23, 2016, 03:34 PM
New windblock FX50worked great today, mobile, easy to set up...perch from this windy AM.

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12509143_1196809150332687_4466787798948481588_n.jpg?oh=7959486c4205dc15344c34991f151bbd&oe=5731186C)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 23, 2016, 03:37 PM
  nothing here is p.b. I will be heading up swan lake  fire house tournament on sun... best of luck iceballs  hope you can get out soon....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 23, 2016, 05:47 PM
  nothing here is p.b. I will be heading up swan lake  fire house tournament on sun... best of luck iceballs  hope you can get out soon....

https://www.facebook.com/Swan-Lake-Hose-Co-1-658018180944474/?fref=nf

Swan Lake Hose Co. #1
 .
Due to recent ice conditions we will not be allowing atvs snowmobiles or side by sides on the lake tomorrow for our contest. Sorry for any inconvenience


Good job on the perch BlueSail  :clap: they have eluded me thus far ..in that size
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 23, 2016, 05:51 PM
Good luck to the Swan lake guys tomorrow, Wish I could make it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Jan 23, 2016, 07:22 PM
New windblock FX50worked great today, mobile, easy to set up...perch from this windy AM.

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtp1/v/t1.0-9/12509143_1196809150332687_4466787798948481588_n.jpg?oh=7959486c4205dc15344c34991f151bbd&oe=5731186C)
Nice slobs. What did you get them on?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: coorslightguy on Jan 23, 2016, 08:14 PM
Any word if white pond is safe yet ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 23, 2016, 09:49 PM
I saw some people on WP this afternoon during the snow.   I'll be heading there tomorrow myself to dust off the auger.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Jan 23, 2016, 10:07 PM
Open  water in the center guys fishing b careful
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 24, 2016, 04:55 AM
Greetings I may have gotten 3 inches of snow from winter storm Jonas here at my location in eastern Orange county. IceBalls may a neighbor help you dig out from the storm. Serge99 thank you for the info. on Laurel Meadows ponds in Sterling Forest state park. Deweyicefish best of luck to you and anyone else going to the Swan Lake FD contest. BlueSail congratulations those are some fat yellow perch.
  I went through my ice fishing notes and found an advertisement from last years Monticello Fire Dept. contest called the phone number printed on the paper. Talked with a person at the fire house was told the fire dept. has yet to decide if they will hold a contest this year. He told me to call back on Feb.2 there is a general meeting on Monday Feb.1 . I wish my report was better news.
 Best to all fishing today be careful out on the ice.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Jan 24, 2016, 05:27 AM
Welcome to IS. Hope you enjoy your new addiction.
I'm not far from you, some of my favorite haunts are Whites Pond, Ice Pond, upton lake, (the marina on Whaley is closed, else I'd recommend here), your not far from the Putnam county resivor system.   The DEC link will get you going in the right direction. Good luck

BTW.
There is Green Moutain lake just off Coleman Blvd/ W Dover rd I've been itching to try, that's right in Pawling. I'm not sure about access though.   Let me know! 

Tight lines



KB
Green Mt Lake is the one on the old Holiday Hills YMCA property , which is a town park now.
There's a gate house that is opened during certain hours to pay for access. I'm not sure of the details on it,but the towns rec department probably has something on their web site.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Jan 24, 2016, 06:30 AM
A big fat zero inches of snow north of Orange County.  Its disappointing that there are no bait shops open early in the immediate area anymore.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Jan 24, 2016, 06:56 AM
Under an inch of snow in WingdaleNY , and just 3-4 miles south in Pawling they are saying 6"".
10-12 miles away there's 8-10"
It's usually just the opposite!
I usually get hammered on my hill and go a few miles away to find nothing!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Jan 24, 2016, 09:59 AM
We had 15" here in Monroe, 10 miles away there is 3". Crazy! Went on a private pond yesterday and caught a bunch of small yellows. Nothing over 8". 3-4" of ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 24, 2016, 03:22 PM
White Pond had 3-4 inches ice, and 6-8 inches snow....  Lovely drag with all my gear!  LOL 

No flags, no fish, but I dusted off my gear.  It felt good to get on the ice. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2016, 03:30 PM
We decided to pass up our perch spot so my uncle could test out his new to him (my old) flasher so we fished a private pond from about 8am-3pm today and it was a crappie day beautiful weather tho!..... 4 inches of ice.... caught 40-50 crappies at least.... I stopped taking pictures after 15 and that was at 10am.... caught 5-10 bass and an awful lot of sunfish in the 4"-5" range.... biggest crappie of the day was 12" most were in the 8"-10" range and only 4 or 5 that were smaller than 8".
Everything was caught on the jig poles only 3 flags all hit and drops. Kept 8 that were in the 9 to 10 inch range for the frying pan

Also, treated the LX-7 like a flasher today and didn't baby it and the arm held up well... still don't like the way the soft case is when you carry it from hole to hole
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Post by: coorslightguy on Jan 24, 2016, 04:13 PM
Thanks for the update on WP. Hoping to get out during the week with out going swimming  :o :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 24, 2016, 05:23 PM
Use a spud or similar if you have it.  Good luck, keep us posted. 

Im hoping for a good long windless cold spell. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jig em on Jan 24, 2016, 05:43 PM
looking for ice in this area besides WP?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 24, 2016, 06:16 PM
looking for ice in this area besides WP?

Welcome to IS, give it a week or two, and we will hopefully have more ice!  Get a few more posts and check out the NY conditions....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 24, 2016, 06:33 PM
hit a dutchess county pond this morning 6 inches of ice bite shut off as soon as the sun came over the trees i wish we got an inch of snow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 24, 2016, 07:11 PM
PerchFace, I've been catching them on a small tungsten jig perch colored with either waxies or mousies, no luck yet with larger lures this year. Also caught a few using tipdowns with minnows, I just started using them this year and I love em (thanks to hardwater diehard for all the help!)  I just might buy or make a couple more. It was fun today to have a school of perch come through,, one on the jig and then immediately on one of the tipdowns, frantic fun. Also thanks to mr.clean for all the info.   Let's hope the predicted above freezing days ahead don't affect the ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Jan 24, 2016, 08:06 PM
Bluesail. Thank for the info. That's what I normally do. This year I am trying to rely on plastics but I think I'm gunna have to buy some mousies. By tipdown are you talking about jawkacker or autofisherman? Looking for some hogs like those . Haven't got on them yet.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 24, 2016, 08:18 PM
Bluesail. Thank for the info. That's what I normally do. This year I am trying to rely on plastics but I think I'm gunna have to buy some mousies. By tipdown are you talking about jawkacker or autofisherman? Looking for some hogs like those . Haven't got on them yet.

http://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/sure-strike-tip-down/0000000060989

$5 flat rate shipping ...stock up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 24, 2016, 08:25 PM
I too am using tungsten ...not really hitting on the plastics thus far for me ..tip them with a waxie game on ...my waxie supply from JA DA bait should arrive this week ..darn blizzard moved back the shipping date...with this clear/black ice leave a little ice in your hole to reduce light penetration some ..those tungstens will break right through the slush .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gillpill on Jan 24, 2016, 08:34 PM
I too am using tungsten ...not really hitting on the plastics thus far for me ..tip them with a waxie game on ...my waxie supply from JA DA bait should arrive this week ..darn blizzard moved back the shipping date...with this clear/black ice leave a little ice in your hole to reduce light penetration some ..those tungstens will break right through the slush .
I hear you there man we just got our bait from them and it took longer than usual.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 24, 2016, 08:46 PM
Does anyone have ice conditions on round and walton lake in Orange county?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 24, 2016, 08:47 PM
I hear you there man we just got our bait from them and it took longer than usual.

Really cant blame them ...the season just started for most folks...and sure everybody was waiting to order including me ...add in MLK day ...a Mid Atlantice- East Coast blizzard ...Nor'easter...airports closed .Ordered last Monday ,I spoke with them on Wednesday...said shipping Thursday ...got an Email late Friday stating shipping on Monday.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gillpill on Jan 24, 2016, 08:52 PM
Really cant blame them ...the season just started for most folks...and sure everybody was waiting to order including me ...add in MLK day ...a Mid Atlantice- East Coast blizzard ...Nor'easter...airports closed .Ordered last Monday ,I spoke with them on Wednesday...said shipping Thursday ...got an Email late Friday stating shipping on Monday.   
Oh yeah totally understand. It was just a lot longer for me this time but the bait was great as usual
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2016, 08:55 PM
I too am using tungsten ...not really hitting on the plastics thus far for me

Tungsten jigs are awesome I switched to them this year and absolutely love them.... I did loose one the other day and I said to myself there goes a $2.50.... as far as plastics go I usually start with mousies on and if they are slamming em like they were today switch to plastics... about 90% of todays fish were caught on plastics and the plastics also helped keep the small bluegills away but attracted more bass as all the bass came on plastics... also a noodle rod was a big difference today as later in the day most of the crappie bites were "up bites" which you wouldn't be able to see well without one
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Jan 24, 2016, 09:18 PM
Checked out 3 shallow bodies of water in Southeast Orange County but the ice was not ready yet. Ice ranged from 2"-3" so we did not try to fish them. Drove up to Sullivan County instead where the ice was 5"-7" and caught 9 keeper perch and a mess of smaller perch and sunfish, all on size 4 and 5 tungsten jigs tipped with a combination of spikes and mousies. They weren't hitting bigger jigs and spoons so we stuck with the small Fiskas.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 25, 2016, 08:36 AM
Anyone know if Glenmere Lake will be open in Orange County? Or do they still have the bubblers on
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Jan 25, 2016, 11:53 AM
Anyone know if Glenmere Lake will be open in Orange County? Or do they still have the bubblers on

Bubblers again this year, unfortunately.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chris6 on Jan 25, 2016, 12:52 PM
Does anybody has any info on ice conditions at East Branch (Sodom) reservoir in Putnam?  Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 25, 2016, 12:57 PM
Does anybody has any info on ice conditions at East Branch (Sodom) reservoir in Putnam?  Thanks

Check the R & C board some recent Putnam activity
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Jan 25, 2016, 02:59 PM
Glenmere still is closed and just drove by it 5 mind ago and the whole in ice are giant from then
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Jan 25, 2016, 05:32 PM
Where the Helll am I????
Oh yeah ... Pooley, what's with the new 7 lines any combo and you don't need to name and address your tip ups any more?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Jan 25, 2016, 06:53 PM
I don't know if his prices are competitive this year,but I got mousies last year when nobody had any,and just ordered without shopping this year from Smith Creek Fish Farm.
His mousies,and Spikes are plump and quite lively!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 25, 2016, 07:15 PM
I picked up some mousies today at Gander Mountain in Middletown.
Don't know how long they will have them in stock. Inventory was pretty low.
I forgot to ask if they would be getting anymore in.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 25, 2016, 08:55 PM
I picked up some mousies today at a bait shop in Danbury over the line. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 26, 2016, 12:55 AM
Where the Helll am I????
Oh yeah ... Pooley, what's with the new 7 lines any combo and you don't need to name and address your tip ups any more?
the DEC started this because of the newer style of fishing with rods in setups like tipdowns and jawjackes, to name a few. these are setups with strike indicators similar to a tipups so the law has been changed to a total number of lines that can be used instead of how many rods and how many tipups.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 26, 2016, 05:02 AM
The  syllabus states that no more than 7 lines maybe used.   (Page 52)   A line is defined as ANY device used for fishing thru the ice.  (Page 60).   They removed the language about labeling your tip ups, and I do not see any reference to it in the syllabus anymore
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 26, 2016, 05:32 AM
Mr. Jimmyclaude  welcome back sir it has been some time since I last say a post from you here on Ice Shanty. Pooley is not that active of a poster anymore he does visit the website and my post a reply or send you a personal message. Some of the SENY crew that you met back at Lake Huntington in 2009 seem to have vanished  I have not seen any posts from Holehawg(Joe) in a year or more, Topher(Chris) is now living in the state of Florida. Topher is still building custom rods.
  I last saw Pooley in November since December of 2013 we have had a Preseason season meeting of members from SENY at the Gander Mountain store in Middletown,NY. .Also saw IceBalls (Roger) at the meeting . Hope all is going well with you and your business.
 

 Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 26, 2016, 08:10 AM
Swan lake contest

 https://www.facebook.com/658018180944474/photos/pcb.973063349439954/973062789440010/?type=3&theater
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pondbass9787 on Jan 26, 2016, 06:34 PM
Was out for a little on a lake in southern ulster. About 5-6 inches but def softened up a bit after the warm day. The 10 day doesn't look too good for the ice. Has anyone seen sylvan recently? Was it still open?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cbyzerman on Jan 26, 2016, 06:48 PM
sylvan is wide open and with this forecast does not look like it will be getting ice this year.........
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pondbass9787 on Jan 26, 2016, 07:13 PM
Thanks for the update. That's crazy and yeah this might be it for our local ice this year at least in Orange, dutchess, most of ulster. What a winter!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Jan 26, 2016, 09:26 PM
Thanks for the update. That's crazy and yeah this might be it for our local ice this year at least in Orange, dutchess, most of ulster. What a winter!

I wouldn't go that far yet - middle of February is forecasted to be quite cold. I think we'll have at least a few more weeks of local ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2016, 10:23 PM
As long as its cold at night everything that melts during the day will refreeze.... Just have to make it through Sunday... that will be the worse day/night
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 27, 2016, 04:39 AM
well its not cold at night!   37 here at 5:30 am!   my cleats were sinking 1/2 inch into the ice by the time I got off last night!

and the forecast I have seen shows it warming for February not getting colder at all....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 27, 2016, 04:52 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for the Face Book link to photos from the Swan Lake FD contest. It looks like the lake has  healthy yellow perch and chain pickerel populations. I see Beachwood16 started a topic asking if anyone from Ice Shanty attended the contest . I'm also curious if anyone made it to this contest. I thought Deweyicefish posted he was going to attend, I would like to obtain more information about this contest so if anyone went to the contest please post here or send me a personal message.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2016, 04:33 PM
So I was thinking about the whole cleaning out the hole vs leaving slush in the hole..... if you clean it out it results in light going though the water column.... light attracts phytoplankton, phytoplankton attracts bait fish, bait fish attract bigger predator fish! Just some food for thought.... I never really noticed a difference between clean holes and slushy holes....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gillpill on Jan 27, 2016, 04:42 PM
Only in real shallow water could i see it being a probem cause bigger panfish and predators are real spooky in skinny water
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jammer icecube on Jan 27, 2016, 05:07 PM
boss.....your spoons worked great Saturday, if it stays warm may have to hit upstate again.
                                                                                                                                          Thanks Jammer
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 27, 2016, 09:04 PM
boss.....your spoons worked great Saturday, if it stays warm may have to hit upstate again.
                                                                                                                                          Thanks Jammer
lol thanks, I only put my name on them because I know they work great!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 28, 2016, 04:39 AM
I've been catching quite a few big perch and sunnies on jigs, little luck on larger lures until I tried one of my boss spoons I got at the Gander meet. Continued to catch decent fish on them! This weekend I will continue with the boss...I like the way they flutter down...
Planning to crappie fish in the deeper water this weekend too, I've only so far been on the flats.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 28, 2016, 05:32 AM
glad to hear of your success.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 28, 2016, 06:40 AM
BlueSail I should be out somewhere up by you today ...nice perch pictures ..you could give me some pointers as you have surpassed me ..my Ja Da bait supply arrived yesterday ...after being shipped on Monday 2 days.. fast...and nice lively good sized wax worms  ...fish don't stand a chance now .

I leave some slush and ice in the hole if no snow or if ice is clear ...just your shadow alone can spook fish in skinny water ..with the tungsten jigs you can cut though some slush for sure.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tstrysko on Jan 28, 2016, 09:14 AM
Was wondering if anyone's been out in Sullivan County in last couple days how the ice is. Was out on Sunday for swan lake tournament and there was about 6" of ice on it where we fished. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 28, 2016, 09:19 AM
Was wondering if anyone's been out in Sullivan County in last couple days how the ice is. Was out on Sunday for swan lake tournament and there was about 6" of ice on it where we fished.


You should add your location to your profile.

Ice should still be OK...got some top melt so wet spots are all over ...lil warm up today... but starting Sunday it'll take a beating for several days ...come on Polar Vortex ..

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Jan 28, 2016, 04:49 PM

You should add your location to your profile.

Ice should still be OK...got some top melt so wet spots are all over ...lil warm up today... but starting Sunday it'll take a beating for several days ...come on Polar Vortex ..

I am wondering the same thing. Anyone know how thick the ice is on Superior right now? What about Huntington and Highland?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 28, 2016, 05:05 PM
I haven't been on superior this year but it freezes early. last year it was the first I could get on. Judging by places I have fished close by and like it, You should of course use caution but you could probably fish it 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 28, 2016, 05:58 PM
Fishing a couple new private bodies of water tomorrow... we shall see what happens
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2016, 03:36 AM
KLuo if you go back a page or two in this thread you will find a post by a member screen name of IceBalls believe he fished at Huntington last week and reported 6 to 7 inches of ice. Just be careful Huntington drops off quickly into deeper water from the state access. Also for your and other members knowledge Highland Lake in the Eldred,NY.area is privately owned people have accessed the lake by parking at seasonal/vacation homes and crossing the property to lake. You may or may not be spotted doing this and have law enforcement called to report your presence I would avoid any potential conflict and respect property owners rights.

 Tstrysko welcome to Ice Shanty and the SENY thread ,since you do not have enough posts to use the personal message feature on this web site I will ask you some questions about the Swan Lake Fire Dept. contest here in this thread.
 1. What was the entry fee adult/youth, 2. Species of fish eligible for prizes, 3. Is there a prize for biggest fish of the day, 4. Is/was live bait fish available for purchase ,also any refreshments(coffee ,hot chocolate,etc.) 5. Did they have a 50/50 drawing or any kind of raffle  6. Besides the Face Book page for the fire dept. do you have any contact phone number and name.
   My thanks in advance for your help, if you would prefer to answer these questions in private post a few more times and you will be able to use personal message feature on this web site.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tstrysko on Jan 29, 2016, 07:31 AM
The tournament was 10 a person. There was a first and second place for biggest porch and biggest pickerel. They did sell bait and had a 50/50 and a concession area. My parents live by the firehouse that's how I found out about it. It was a good tournament. My father won second in the perch catigory.  Would definitely go to it again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 29, 2016, 05:27 PM
Shellfish any interest in sharing what lake/lakes your fishing? I want to get out tomorrow, but don't want to drive up to Sullivan county searching for safe ice. ANY info would be greatly appreciated. If you would like you could PM me, that would be great.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 29, 2016, 05:38 PM
I'm going to guess he was on swinging bridge... that seems to be his favorite spot!

Fished in orange county.... hit 3 private lakes thank god I missed the first one (I was working) my uncle said the whole thing was 5ft deep and not a fish in it. Met up with them at the 2nd one the majority of it was 8ft deep my uncle caught a crappie I caught a 8" gill and 4 or 5 bass..... Went to the 3rd one (where I fished last week) and took a while but got into the crappies caught around 20. All went back didn't feel like cleaning tonight. First 2 lakes had about 6 inches and the last one had 4 inches and dwindled down to about 3 inches in the last couple holes we drilled.... no fishing for me this weekend Heading to Cabelas tomorrow and Sunday I don't feel like risking my life.... for those who go out stay on top and bring your safety gear!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 30, 2016, 03:40 AM
Greetings folks I got out on to Morningside Lake (Sullivan County/Hurleyville,NY. ) this afternoon around 6 to 7 inches of ice, majority of the ice is black. I went straight out from the parking area the overlooks the play ground and covered picnic area. I fished between the shore and island caught one small yellow perch on one of Boss J's spoons tipped with a wax worm. Windy afternoon ,had no problem getting on to the ice there maybe some questionable areas along the shore. A few other people out fishing on the other side of island. While fishing I was approached by a fellow fishermen once he removed his ski goggles I realized it was Boss j we talked for around 10 to 15 minutes. He showed me some tips on working his spoons and how to read my flasher. Only second trip out with the flasher was able to get one fish to come in but could not make it take the spoon. In total spent about 2 and a half hours fishing nice to get out on to the ice. Ditto the safety warnings temperature may get into the fifties on Sunday.
  Also on my way home stopped at Winding Hills park (off of route 17K in the Town of Montgomery) Lake is still closed to fishing.

 In other news since I was close to Loch Sheldrake and have not had any success in finding out if the fire department is holding a contest this winter drove over to fire house and taped a letter to the door . Hopefully I get a reply back from someone. Below is the letter.

   To the members of the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department,
        I have been trying to obtain information on the ice fishing contest your department usually holds on the first Saturday in February. My efforts to date have not been successful. So if you are holding the contest this year please use the information below to contact me. Just my humble opinion you have a very nice web site with a section for events would it be asking to much of you to post details of your contest in this section of your web site. Looking forward to your reply.
       I included my phone number and Email address. Probably should have mentioned Ice Shanty.com .

 Be safe and have a good trip if you a fishing this week end.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 30, 2016, 07:49 PM
heres a sample of a good day on the ice...


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Jan 30, 2016, 08:49 PM
Mr. Clean-Steve

I was told, yesterday, that the Loch Sheldrake Ice Contest was cancelled this year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 31, 2016, 03:09 AM
Reelemin thank you for the information on the Loch Sheldrake Fire Department contest. I was afraid the contest might be canceled this year.

Shellfish I have never fished Loch Sheldrake through the ice or open water. I assume the lake holds the usual species chain pickerel, crappie,blue gill, yellow perch . The area near the state access looks shallow .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 31, 2016, 04:00 PM
i fished it once open water small pannies did get a 22 inch eye that was 6 years or so ago
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 31, 2016, 06:09 PM
Tried SBR today, did absolutely terrible, had some marks on the flasher but could not get them to nibble. May have been the worst day of catching fish ever.
On the other hand it was a great day to be out on the hard water. This was my first time out this season, hopefully it won't be my last. Unfortunately the weathers not looking to favorable.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 01, 2016, 09:33 AM
Was wondering if anyone's been out in Sullivan County in last couple days how the ice is. Was out on Sunday for swan lake tournament and there was about 6" of ice on it where we fished.
Hey TJ! Welcome to the site!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Feb 01, 2016, 01:35 PM

Also, treated the LX-7 like a flasher today and didn't baby it and the arm held up well... still don't like the way the soft case is when you carry it from hole to hole


Hey Loudmouth,

Wondering if you could give a quick update on pros and cons of the LX-7 since you've had some more time to fish with it. I'm in the market for a new flasher and have narrowed it down to a Marcum LX-5i, LX-6s, or LX-7. I am curious what your logic was on getting the LX-7 over the LX-6s since it seems like the only differences are a slightly bigger screen and slightly better target separation. Downside is obviously heavier unit and I would think shorter battery life? Also, have you noticed any slower response rate of the LCD screens vs. your old traditional flashers?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 01, 2016, 02:10 PM
Good afternoon everyone in response to the letter I left taped to the door of Loch Sheldrake Fire house received a phone call around 12:30 today. Reelemin is correct this years contest has been canceled . The Monticello Fire Dept. is having a monthly meeting tonight so I will post any news about their contest once I receive it.
 This week's weather does not look good for ice building ,rain forecast for Wednesday be careful if you go out this week or weekend.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 01, 2016, 04:13 PM
Hey Loudmouth,

Wondering if you could give a quick update on pros and cons of the LX-7 since you've had some more time to fish with it. I'm in the market for a new flasher and have narrowed it down to a Marcum LX-5i, LX-6s, or LX-7. I am curious what your logic was on getting the LX-7 over the LX-6s since it seems like the only differences are a slightly bigger screen and slightly better target separation. Downside is obviously heavier unit and I would think shorter battery life? Also, have you noticed any slower response rate of the LCD screens vs. your old traditional flashers?

I went with the LX-7 for those main reasons bigger screen and better target separation..... It's not much heavier than my FL-8se was maybe a pound or 2. Batter life has not been an issue have fished all day no problem (people have problems when then have the backlight on 100% and run the blue screen) I think the highest I've had it was 45%. It took me awhile to get use to hole hopping with it because it seems that the unit is going to fall out of the soft case but that hasn't been an issue. The LX-7 does have 2 buckles on top incase you want to upgrade it to an LX-9 so I believe that I'll just take my trail camera strap and buy another buckle for a little added protection but again its not an issue.... the target separation was the main reason I got the LX-7 so I could see the bottom hugging walleyes. I actually thing the LCD screen is quicker than the FL-8 that I had in regards to response rate but both units are so quick that you really can't tell with the naked eye. I can definitely tell how many different fish are under me at a given time up to a certain point the most I've been able to pick out was 7 but thats determined by how close the fish are. You can't see your jig till its about 3.5' 4' down the water column but Marcum is supposed to release an update to fix that. Also love being able to customize the screen as to what I want to see which the bigger screen allows you to run a flasher dial graph and zoom no issue (I think the lx6 things would get too small) 



On a different note... went to Gander today and they only had one kind of treble hook the basic round treble wanted to get some sureset trebles to try out guess ill be ordering online
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 01, 2016, 06:15 PM
Life is short, so I ventured out on the ice this afternoon, spudding my way out to my local 7-8 feet flats. The spud would break thru the top two inches of nearly rotten ice, stopping on ~5 inches of the black stuff. No water on top like yesterday...
No keepers, but plenty of sunfish, small perch and a decent pickerel. Enough action to have fun.
Had a blast Saturday night, brought home 7 crappies all about a foot or so, taste so sweet  Stayed out till 11:30. Tip downs and glow jigs, what a blast. The blueberry moonshine and honey Jack made it that much more fun, sure hope to get out to the deep spots again this year.
Thanks for the tips Hardwater, really helped me a lot.
Saturday night photos:

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Feb 01, 2016, 07:44 PM
Nice job Bluesail, stay safe out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 02, 2016, 04:53 AM
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Feb 02, 2016, 05:32 AM
Hey loudmouth do you run the lx 7 in ice mode or open water  mode?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 02, 2016, 06:13 AM
Hey loudmouth do you run the lx 7 in ice mode or open water  mode?

Mainly ice mode but have run it in both from time to time.... with open water mode i have to turn the sensitivity up more so I tend to stay in ice mode
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 02, 2016, 08:30 AM
Nice job BlueSail ....be carful on the ice

http://www.midhudsonnews.com/News/2016/February/02/OrLk_ice_rescue-02Feb16.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 02, 2016, 11:03 AM
Boss,
Those are some nice fish. Congrats.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 03, 2016, 04:47 AM
BlueSail,Boss j nice looking fish gentlemen. Congratulations to both of you .

 I receive an Email form my contact person with Monticello,NY. Fire Dept. . There is still open water by the fire department's property on Sackett Lake so they have decided to cancel this years contest.
 Hopefully we get a cold spell and the King of the Ice and Hurleyville Fire Dept. contests are held this year.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 03, 2016, 06:34 AM
 I can honestly say that if it were not for a scheduled trip upstate, I would probably pack my icefishing gear away till next year. This has been an extremely disappointing and frustrating year 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 03, 2016, 08:03 AM
yes it has KB I am planning some fishing trips upstate as well ...next week I am going to 4Th lake buddy has a house there for snowmobile no snow said I can go & do some ice fishing...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 03, 2016, 11:28 AM
This has been an extremely disappointing and frustrating year

Ehh idk about that... the times I got out I killed the crappies.... as far as ice goes yes it has....

On another note looks like we will be getting a snow storm on tuesday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 03, 2016, 09:54 PM
I can honestly say that if it were not for a scheduled trip upstate, I would probably pack my icefishing gear away till next year. This has been an extremely disappointing and frustrating year
yes it has been short but I have been putting some nice slabs, big gills, jumbo perch, 1 smallmouth, 1 rainbow and even a few walleyes on the ice. the bite has been hot everywhere I have fished...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Feb 04, 2016, 10:36 AM
I haven't left Long Island all winter, and it doesn't look like I'm going to get a single trip in at this point. I'm just going to plan for a really good season next year!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 04, 2016, 10:43 AM
Cold returns on Monday ...hoping it re re re locks up my local waters again ...although I am not missing much of the last two season snow ..was some thicker ice and it was available all season .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Feb 04, 2016, 11:26 AM
did anyone try superior
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 04, 2016, 12:50 PM
I haven't left Long Island all winter, and it doesn't look like I'm going to get a single trip in at this point. I'm just going to plan for a really good season next year!

Some Long Island lakes are locked up with 6 inches of ice, but it will probably be gone by this weekend. If you're willing to travel upstate, some places an hour away have 7 inches of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Feb 04, 2016, 06:46 PM
Hey KLuo-less, nice job giving up the guys location. I'm sure if he wanted everyone to know his spot he would of mentioned it himself.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Feb 04, 2016, 06:57 PM
Whoops, that's my bad...didn't realize he had made that post. Edited to fix it but I didn't think that place was a secret to begin with. I might be wrong though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 04, 2016, 07:09 PM
Whoops, that's my bad...didn't realize he had made that post. Edited to fix it but I didn't think that place was a secret to begin with. I might be wrong though.
went there the first day you could get on the ice last year,there before sunrise thinking I would be first. Was the third to show up, and four and five were right behind me. by noon there were a dozen. Not a secret, but better off not to advertise.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Feb 04, 2016, 07:19 PM
went there the first day you could get on the ice last year,there before sunrise thinking I would be first. Was the third to show up, and four and five were right behind me. by noon there were a dozen. Not a secret, but better off not to advertise.

Noted!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 04, 2016, 08:01 PM
Looking to go out this weekend any reports on upper sullivan county? Huntington or Loch sheldrake?
Went to BP on Sunday, showed up late because finding bait was an issue.
There must have been a 100 people on BP! Lots of holes too 100 x 5-7 holes per person ...you do the math. Point being, did not see nor hear much action. I did ok with the LX-7 but fish were scarce to say the least.
5-6" of good ice, top was real wet by 5 pm.
For those interested and following Loudmouth's posts on the LX-7...it is an excellent machine. I have compared it side by side to many other fish finders and would arguably say it is superior...should be for the price!
the ability to customize and the sensitivity are amazing, running 3 screens at once give you a tremendous amount of info and accuracy. You can see your bait faintly o n the tip of your jig in 50-60 fow.
downsides cumbersome case and ergonomics, they did not even consider the convenience and compactness of the vexlars. I find it is a little cumbersome to hole hop compared to others main because it feels front heavy and the grips are not the best. Wish it fit in a 5 gallon bucket for transport.  wish it had a transducer float
i plan on building a small platform on the front of my sled for it to sit on securely while hole hoping so that it is higher and easier to adjust while giving it a firm base, top of a bucket is a little small for this monster.
Advice, save up your cabelas points and take the leap!
Any conditions updates would very much appreciated for upper Sullivan and Delaware counties.
be safe
one more thing...spoke to DEC at BP just to clarify...7 fishing devices of any combo and they are fine now with bells and flags on jigging rods.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 04, 2016, 09:21 PM
wish it had a transducer float

I actually like the arm way better than the float... 9 times out of 10 I have about a inch or less of the puck in the water.... makes it a heck of a lot easier to get the dang thing out of the way when I'm brining up fish after fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Feb 04, 2016, 11:39 PM
Loudmouth, thats fine if your fishing on 1/2" of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2016, 06:41 AM
Loudmouth, thats fine if your fishing on 1/2" of ice.

Been fishing on 6" - 7" and hasn't been an issue if you read the manual it says to only have it 1" in the water.... unless theres a foot of ice than it has to be lower obviously
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Senka on Feb 05, 2016, 06:59 AM
Some Long Island lakes are locked up with 6 inches of ice, but it will probably be gone by this weekend. If you're willing to travel upstate, some places an hour away have 7 inches of ice.

Which lakes on the island had this much ice yesterday? In Smithtown all ponds I visited are open water, even those 3-4' deep. Now it's snowing and will be warming up tomorrow into upper 30s lower 40s. Last year was awesome for ice on Long Island, not looking good at all this year thus far.

Was out on Superior Lake in Sullivan last weekend. Very slow day, some pickerel, few smallish perch, and one or two sunnies. Very similar experience last year on this lake, not sure I want to go back there.

PS: to 4 guys that were dancing and rolling on ice by their fire, you were fun to watch!  ;)

PSS: PLEASE, guys with gas augers, put a muffler on that thing! You are scaring the fish, it is a known fact. It takes hours sometimes for fish to come back or for you to find it again. The noise shock waves scramble the fish throughout the lake (especially when it's only 20feet deep max), nobody benefits, ruins it for everyone. When you drill 500 yards away you could be heard as if you are drilling right next others! Please respect your fellow fishermen just a bit, thank you! :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishyholes on Feb 05, 2016, 09:27 AM
Which lakes on the island had this much ice yesterday? In Smithtown all ponds I visited are open water, even those 3-4' deep. Now it's snowing and will be warming up tomorrow into upper 30s lower 40s. Last year was awesome for ice on Long Island, not looking good at all this year thus far.

Was out on Superior Lake in Sullivan last weekend. Very slow day, some pickerel, few smallish perch, and one or two sunnies. Very similar experience last year on this lake, not sure I want to go back there.

PS: to 4 guys that were dancing and rolling on ice by their fire, you were fun to watch!  ;)

PSS: PLEASE, guys with gas augers, put a muffler on that thing! You are scaring the fish, it is a known fact. It takes hours sometimes for fish to come back or for you to find it again. The noise shock waves scramble the fish throughout the lake (especially when it's only 20feet deep max), nobody benefits, ruins it for everyone. When you drill 500 yards away you could be heard as if you are drilling right next others! Please respect your fellow fishermen just a bit, thank you! :)

I was out there also (not the guys with the gas auger) and saw those guys, quite entertaining.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 05, 2016, 11:34 AM
Gas augers suck! Hate the noise...that aught to get the blood flowing in some folks!....seriously it a nice quite hobby ...then brrrrrrpppprrpr..for a 6 inch hole! With that said I know lots of peole have had them and probably many passed on to the next generation but it's time to start the transition to the wonderful thing called lithium batteries. ..I hand drill everything,  even last winter with all that ice...no that is not realistic for everyone and when it comes time to get a mechanical auger I am getting a electric one with lithium battery. No noise,no gas spills,lighter and no maintenance in comparison. ..strong opinion but certainly not intended to offend anyone
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Feb 05, 2016, 12:04 PM
Loudmouth, Surprised the instructions said that. Narrow beam? But I would think it would have to be dead center in large hole not to have the beam effected by the ice walls, but will interfere with landing a fish. I like to have my transducer wire touching against the ice wall all the way down the hole and transducer just under the bottom of the ice. No chance interference and landing fish with it to the side works fine. Even in 4' hole. Maybe give it a try. Cant hurt.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2016, 12:19 PM
Loudmouth, Surprised the instructions said that. Narrow beam? But I would think it would have to be dead center in large hole not to have the beam effected by the ice walls, but will interfere with landing a fish. I like to have my transducer wire touching against the ice wall all the way down the hole and transducer just under the bottom of the ice. No chance interference and landing fish with it to the side works fine. Even in 4' hole. Maybe give it a try. Cant hurt.

I know the whole float thing used to have a vex and had more fish get tangled in that transducer than with the marcum... never had an issue with the 8 degree or 20 degree cone angle... with the 20 degree cone angle sometimes it is a issue and I have to adjust it a bit but that depends on how thick the ice is....

Here's what the manual says
"We recommend setting your stopper to have the transducer down the least amount possible. The LX-7 puts out enough power that in most cases it is not necessary to have your transducer down more than a few inches below the water line to get a good reading. When the ice thickness is over two feet, it may be necessary to have your transducer set farther down. Remember--the less transducer cable you have out, the easier it is to pull it out of the water when bringing in a  sh, or to move to a new location."
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 05, 2016, 12:46 PM
Which lakes on the island had this much ice yesterday? In Smithtown all ponds I visited are open water, even those 3-4' deep. Now it's snowing and will be warming up tomorrow into upper 30s lower 40s. Last year was awesome for ice on Long Island, not looking good at all this year thus far.

Was out on Superior Lake in Sullivan last weekend. Very slow day, some pickerel, few smallish perch, and one or two sunnies. Very similar experience last year on this lake, not sure I want to go back there.

PS: to 4 guys that were dancing and rolling on ice by their fire, you were fun to watch!  ;)

PSS: PLEASE, guys with gas augers, put a muffler on that thing! You are scaring the fish, it is a known fact. It takes hours sometimes for fish to come back or for you to find it again. The noise shock waves scramble the fish throughout the lake (especially when it's only 20feet deep max), nobody benefits, ruins it for everyone. When you drill 500 yards away you could be heard as if you are drilling right next others! Please respect your fellow fishermen just a bit, thank you! :)
Someone posted that Hempstead had 6 inches a couple of days ago and the local pond I drilled had about 5 and 1/2. But, this was all before the warmspell so most of that is all gone by now.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 05, 2016, 01:30 PM
The LX7 will accurately shoot depth through ice...I usually have the transducer in the middle of the depth of the hole...roughly 3 inches submerged in 6 thick hole...I have noticed that the cord does wiggle  it's way deeper as you use it ..which is the reason for my comment about a float...might just put some sort of stop on the cord above the arm that does not comprise the cord.
Any news on conditions?  Thinking of Huntington. ..would love to get on SWB but can't imagine that being a good plan ...unless I get the boat out!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2016, 01:34 PM
The LX7 will accurately shoot depth through ice...I usually have the transducer in the middle of the depth of the hole...roughly 3 inches submerged in 6 thick hole...I have noticed that the cord does wiggle  it's way deeper as you use it ..which is the reason for my comment about a float...might just put some sort of stop on the cord above the arm that does not comprise the cord.

I noticed that too.... as the day goes on and I hole hop the ducer gets lower and lower lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: sjord89 on Feb 05, 2016, 01:51 PM
I noticed that too.... as the day goes on and I hole hop the ducer gets lower and lower lol
same thing happens on my vex with a float and stopper
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2016, 02:09 PM
same thing happens on my vex with a float and stopper

I never had the issue with my old vex and stopper just with the new marcum
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 05, 2016, 06:05 PM
I haven't left Long Island all winter, and it doesn't look like I'm going to get a single trip in at this point. I'm just going to plan for a really good season next year!

Ditto for me Redneck..... just sitting here in Baldwin watching lousy weather reports!!  Can't bring myself to drive all the way up to Sullivan Cty. searching for ice.  Have you heard anything about the smaller LI ponds being frozen???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 05, 2016, 08:23 PM
Ditto for me Redneck..... just sitting here in Baldwin watching lousy weather reports!!  Can't bring myself to drive all the way up to Sullivan Cty. searching for ice.  Have you heard anything about the smaller LI ponds being frozen???

I live in Nassau, and some ponds by me are frozen. There should be a cold snap next weekend and hopefully that will bring some ice to the other Long Island/South NY ponds.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 05, 2016, 08:42 PM
Didn't look around much this week as I figured it a no go. One lake I worked near looked good 15 feet out but shore was sketchy. gonna snoop around tomorrow will let you guys know. I live in sully. Bet by wednesday things will start looking good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 05, 2016, 09:05 PM
Did a little recon  in my area today ....most shorelines on the north and east sides of my local lakes and ponds were inaccessible ...lots of open water out there .. think it might be best to wait ...if not use caution...spud and the buddy system .Starting Sunday colder temps with most days not breaking the 32 degree mark be patient and/or diligent.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 06, 2016, 03:22 PM
Any safe ice up in Sullivan? Looking to get out tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 06, 2016, 04:51 PM
Any safe ice up in Sullivan? Looking to get out tomorrow.

If there is I would think shorelines would be shot... I know the majority of them are down here in OC
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mikey Ice on Feb 06, 2016, 05:18 PM
Was at SB earlier today and the shorelines are very soft and most is even open water I'd wait till next week when the temps really drop
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 06, 2016, 06:45 PM
Actually saw two guys on a small private pond. They were probably pushing it. Most places not good. open water on white lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 06, 2016, 06:52 PM
Thanks for the replies! I will wait.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 06, 2016, 07:23 PM
I spudded my out this morning while it was still in the 20°s. found 4 inches of nice black ice, my access was on the south side, shoreline was solid. Moaning and cracking once the sun warmed up so headed in, found water coming up thru' some cracks, I was probably pushing it a bit, and only small sunnies...See you next week! COLD COLD COLD next weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 07, 2016, 03:54 AM
Thank you for the reports on Sullivan County ice conditions guys.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 07, 2016, 12:12 PM
Major shrinkage occurring, down to three inches and some open water here in Sully.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 07, 2016, 12:59 PM
as much as i like ice fishing i will not die to do it i am doing other stuff there is always next year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2016, 03:20 PM
looks like we're gonna get some nights of single digits coming up here should tighten things up real quick
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 07, 2016, 03:48 PM
The BIG CHILL has begun ....the second coming of ICE ...by the weekend for sureshore
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 07, 2016, 04:25 PM
I am going upstate to fish for a few days ... I am heading up to 4Th lake in the am ..A buddy has a house on lake for the snowmachine no snow he said to go up & fish... going to take him up on it... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 07, 2016, 05:39 PM
I hope it lasts long enough to give up safe ice....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 07, 2016, 06:32 PM
Spoke to my buddy (Squidboy) today .... he has a home in Sullivan Cty. near Barryville, on a private lake.  Lake edges are gone out to 6' from shore.... also some open water in the middle.  His lake is within 1/2 hour from Superior, Huntington, White Lake, etc. ... jsut to give you some idea of area conditions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 07, 2016, 06:39 PM
WU has only 7 hrs in the next 7 days above freezing ...and next weekend highs in the teens and nights in single digits
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 07, 2016, 07:13 PM
fished 3 lakes in Sullivan County this weekend....all locked up and 5-8" of good ice....a lot of cracking today once sun came up......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 07, 2016, 08:28 PM
Well said Diehard A high above freezing is not a big deal when it is short lived. Not much sun this week either. Wonder what will happen with King of the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 07, 2016, 08:40 PM
It looks like both the Hurleyville/Morningside contest and the SCCC/KOI/White lake are still on


https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 08, 2016, 08:08 PM
Hopefully we will have some safe ice in Sullivan County by this weekend.
Be safe out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 09, 2016, 03:35 AM
be very careful walking on the ice! I know 2 days ago there were holes that had drained the rain water that were 2 foot across! with the temps we have had here in Sullivan county it will be very dangerous walking for a few days! if you happen to step on one of these holes it will be very easy to go through! and now with the snow covering them you will not be able to see where they are.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 09, 2016, 05:19 AM
Well looks like we are in for a warm up today...6 hrs above 32  before  the needle drops ..going to be a frigid weekend ..going to try and get out Friday ahead of BRRR-AGEDEN..then bundle up for some weekend fun ...after that some snow possible mid week ...3 inches would suit me just fine to ease on the pulling of sleds down those rocky paths .Next two day would be nice to get out ..but those shorelines took a beaten over the weekend so patience will have to prevail.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2016, 04:11 PM
Think I'm gonna try to get on a local pond in OC tomorrow.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 09, 2016, 04:24 PM
thinking of checking out somewhere tomorrow after work...Huntington, sheldrake, or swb..got lots of bait fish to use before the stupid receipt expires! :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: elrodalonzo on Feb 09, 2016, 05:12 PM
going to be sub zero weekend up in swb this weekend, hope no wind.. i hate wind especially when i need to screw anchor the shanty or sled because of no snow on ice .. btw the kahtoolas foot cleats  are great for black ice.. be safe on the ice..bring safety grip spikes and wear them around your neck so if you do fall in you can grip pick the ice to pull yourself out asp. ..also good waterproof insulated boots in case the shoreline ice is underwater which is usually the case for some lks after big thaws.
Shellfish
If you're gonna fish swb this weekend you better dress warm.  Sat. high of 7 and low of -11 with 18mph wind.  Sun high of 13 with 14 mph.  Tends to run a little cooler here than the forecast.  Finally feeling like Feb here in the mountains.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Feb 09, 2016, 05:17 PM
Might have to break out the shanty and the camera!!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 09, 2016, 05:40 PM
Just received word that the Mahogany Ridge Hunting and Fishing clubs Ice Fishing contest that was to be held on Highland lake Sand Beach, this Saturday 2/13 has been cancelled this year due to unsafe open water areas on the lake.
If your looking for other plans....The good news is that the Hurleyville Fire Dept./Town of Fallsburg Youth Commissions Ice Derby will take place this Saturday 2/13 on Morningside Lake in the town of Fallsburg! Hope to see you there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2016, 06:14 PM
i wear a face mask hat when it gets sub digits,, my boots are incredibly warm and never failed once since i was outfitted by cabelas by phone order.. (cabelas predators are the best boot i ever owned for extreme weather.cabelas outfitter highly recommended i buy their long blend wool socks which work well enough..As for garments,  I like quality pull over fleece wear I got at ganders on sale few seasons ago.. fleece is light and warm and over and cabelas polartec underwear.Over that another fleece vest and parka wind breaker if needed,, i like to always wear a pullover hooded fleece lined sweatshirt with middle handwarmer pocket ..I use polartec longjohns and fleece pants and artic armour bib. never failed me yet in sub temps. No cotton , just a few layers of light not bulky high tech cloth. I bring out a couple pair gloves, prefer glacier finger cut gloves with the attached pullover mittens with the finger cut gloves i can use my finger tips without taking gloves off.. very versatile for pulling sleds drilling holes in sub zero using the mitts when pulled are warm and pulled back i can tie a hook wearing the finger cut gloves ,,the thumb cut and mitten Velcros back very important feature.

Man thats a lot of clothes.... 95% of the time I'm wearing under armor cold gear tops and bottoms, a long sleeve shirt, three striped adidas pants my clam ice armor blue bibs and a black sweatshirt and a carhartt hat.... never been cold. If i get cold I just throw the clam parka on
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2016, 08:29 PM
lm, it can get pretty windy on the main lk and it is colder up there,, shanty works but if the wind is kicking it around it suks, i'm hoping not too windy,,never did good jigging on windy days. It is only tuesaday and i'll know before the weekend a better forecast.. sub temps not a problem but windy days i'm not into especially if is is sub temps

I wear the same when I go up to Chaumont and Sandy Pond and the St. Lawrence River.... when it gets windy I throw the parka on that thing is wind proof! When it gets around 0* I throw on a layer of insulated underwear over the under armor
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 09, 2016, 08:38 PM
carhart arctic bibs ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 09, 2016, 08:42 PM
Sullivan county winds are brutal ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2016, 08:48 PM
Sullivan county winds are brutal ...

So are the lake effect winds up state.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 09, 2016, 09:18 PM
any word on whether or not things are locked up? plan on doing a recon tomorrow after work...
high winds scare me on the lake, especially in a shanty!
Had a hub explode on me a few years ago while on an upstate lake, big cold blast actually shattered the cheap plastic line tensions...decided from that point forward to make my own out of ripcord and dried stripe maple
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2016, 09:21 PM
high winds scare me on the lake, especially in a shanty!
Had a hub explode on me a few years ago while on an upstate lake, big cold blast actually shattered the cheap plastic line tensions...decided from that point forward to make my own out of ripcord and dried stripe maple

Ratchet straps work well also
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: djn249 on Feb 10, 2016, 07:21 AM
Great idea with ratchet straps. Will be sure to pack them for this weekend. thanks!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 10, 2016, 07:49 PM
Got out on the ice today was surprised to find 8" here in Orange County... caught 30+ fish only wanted mousies didn't care for the plastics brought home about 12 (3 crappies 2 perch and 6 or so gills) for the frying pan (4 for me gave 8 to my cousin). Biggest of the day was a 12" perch, crappies were all 10-11" and the gills were 8-8.5"

one of the gills

(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/r180/12670181_10154508726634428_8134449950964659065_n.jpg?oh=429b15ba68e6ed937ec13f62d50b63b4&oe=5736B37B)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 10, 2016, 07:53 PM
Anyone been by Walton? Wondering if it has ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 10, 2016, 08:10 PM
Anyone been by Walton? Wondering if it has ice.

If I had to guess with the way the weather has been and how that lake freezes I would say no but unless someone drives by it won't know for sure....

Think I might head up to SWB on Sunday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mikey Ice on Feb 11, 2016, 04:59 AM
I got a friend who lives on school road and walton is def not safe 🚫🚫
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 11, 2016, 06:07 AM
Put it this way I was thinking of putting kayak in. I drive past everyday and barely has skim in covers and wide open in middle
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 11, 2016, 06:09 AM
And damn 8 inches guess I have been stupid for not trying it. That place is insane how it holds ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Reelemin on Feb 11, 2016, 07:44 AM
BAD NEWS the Hurleyville Fire Department/Town of Fallsburg Youth commission Morningside Lake Ice contest has just been cancelled due to thin ice conditions. The contest was to take place this Saturday 2/13. If you know anyone that planned on going please reach out to them letting them know the event has been cancelled.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 11, 2016, 08:31 AM
I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction as to where I would be able to take a group of students ice fishing in Orange County on the 15th. I am the co-president of my high school outdoors club (Herricks High School)  and unfortunately the warm weather this year has destroyed any chance of us having an ice fishing trip on Long Island. We had originally planned to fish in Harriman/Sterling Forest State Park but, with the weather forecast in the high 40s for next week, I'm not sure if any safe ice will remain. Sullivan County would also be an option, but it is a 2 hr drive from us, which is pretty far.  The DEC reservoirs are also a problem because none of us have the land access permit. Thanks in advance, any help will be greatly appreciated.

Edit: Date of trip was changed to the 15th.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 11, 2016, 08:41 AM
With the weather being up and down I would suggest Sullivan co ...its a little further but better ice may be located ...some of the public lakes may freeze up over this weekend ...but its also predicted to be warmer with snow accumulation for next week .. Lake Superior ...Lake Huntington...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 11, 2016, 09:02 AM
With the weather being up and down I would suggest Sullivan co ...its a little further but better ice may be located ...some of the public lakes may freeze up over this weekend ...but its also predicted to be warmer with snow accumulation for next week .. Lake Superior ...Lake Huntington...

Thanks a lot, Sullivan is definitely an option, but it mostly depends on whether or not the club advisors will be willing to drive that far.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 11, 2016, 03:57 PM
MORNINGSIDE ONLY HAS 3 INCHES ON IT MEASURED WITH A TAPE! Sullivan county waters are not all good and for a group I would wait until at least next week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 11, 2016, 04:54 PM
nybasser, try Sterling forest but I do believe that their protocal is the same as bear mtn.
You could try mongaup pond, shallow , safe, fun area and many different species, otherwise lake superior might be a good choice
given that you are going to have a group of teenagers try a place that has species diversity- pickerel , perch sunnies , bass can make the a fun day of chasing flags.....good luck!

putting a shout out there to anyone interested in lake Huntington tomorrow? 
heading early for hopefully a full day.  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 11, 2016, 05:22 PM
nybasser, try Sterling forest but I do believe that their protocal is the same as bear mtn.
You could try mongaup pond, shallow , safe, fun area and many different species, otherwise lake superior might be a good choice
given that you are going to have a group of teenagers try a place that has species diversity- pickerel , perch sunnies , bass can make the a fun day of chasing flags.....good luck!

putting a shout out there to anyone interested in lake Huntington tomorrow? 
heading early for hopefully a full day.  :tipup:

Thanks a lot for the suggestions!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 11, 2016, 05:35 PM
Thanks a lot for the suggestions!

PM sent
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 11, 2016, 07:02 PM
mongaup pond doesn't allow bait fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Feb 11, 2016, 07:31 PM
Sterling Forest is the same as Harriman State Park. 6" of ice before they green flag it. Maybe next week on the smaller lakes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 11, 2016, 08:28 PM
Thanks to everyone for all the valuable information and suggestions. As for ice thickness, I believe 6'' would be the minimum for us to go on as we will be ice fishing in a fairly large group (10-15 people).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 12, 2016, 06:17 AM
Drove past White Pond a few minutes ago.
Shorelines looked freshly refrozen. Big section toward center and far shore on dam end still open water!
Truck thermometer reading 7 as I passed and negatives got the next few nights might lick it up!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mjgonehunting on Feb 12, 2016, 11:50 AM
Just another drive by, but guys are finally on Muscoot behind King Lumber.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Feb 12, 2016, 02:26 PM
Drove by the route 6 end of Sodom  , the big lake looks to have froze over and is making ice.  If the wind calms tonight any open area will be sure to freeze on other area lakes in Putnam.   

Actually was able to get out a bit on a private spot this morning and jigged some whites and yellows , sketchy in some spots but making ice fast.  The shanty will be out this weekend , it will be brutal!   Good luck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Feb 12, 2016, 04:16 PM
i want to go out this weekend wondering about ice thickness didn't get much on the conditions page thinking about  lake superior huntington SWB highland white or anywhere in orange ulster or sullivan county any info would be greatly appreciated
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Feb 12, 2016, 04:17 PM
reserviors in putnam or dutchess too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Feb 12, 2016, 04:58 PM
Was gonna try swb on sunday, not sure on the ice tho..... anyone been there lately?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Feb 12, 2016, 05:14 PM
Sodom in the morning. anybody got a good direction for some yellows? think this weather will slide them deep? or stay in the flats?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 12, 2016, 05:16 PM
Perch Assasin-Lineman0406  last I heard most of the lakes in Sullivan County were in rough shape with open water in spots and questionable shorelines . Try calling these places they may have some information on ice conditions.

  Sport Nuts in Rock Hill,NY /Sullivan county 845-794-2000 ,Thruway Sporting Goods in Walden,NY/Orange  845-778-1400 and Ward's bait shop in the Town of Newburgh/Orange 845-518-4274 . Also NYDEC region 3 office in New Platz/Ulster 845- 256-3161

Also for everyone's information Highland lake near Eldred in Western Sullivan County is a private body of water. So unless you have permission from a property owner to use their land to access the ice/water there is no public access. There was a sportsmen's group contest scheduled for this Saturday at Highland lake the contest was cancelled because of open water on parts of the lake.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Feb 12, 2016, 05:39 PM
Just left wards he wasn't sure about swinging bridge. Called thruway and he hadn't heard. Supposedly superior has good ice, I've never really fished it tho. Looks like I'll have to do some scouting. Thanks for the info perch assassin.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Feb 12, 2016, 05:41 PM
Sorry meant thanks for the info steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 12, 2016, 06:03 PM
I really want to get out, but I dont trust the ice at this point. 

Please be careful if you do out.

PM if you dont mind, and find safe ice and you dont want to advertise, I cant get out to scout due to work.....

Thanks

Kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Feb 12, 2016, 06:21 PM
Hence why I said never fished it tho. Granted i havent been ice fishing for 30 yrs or anything, but long enough to be at least halfway intelligent. If i lived or worked close enough to the waters i do fish and i actually had the time to check i wouldnt need to ask about ice conditions. Regarding cold, i don't care, it doesn't bother me. Enjoy the weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 12, 2016, 06:44 PM
kb, i'm in no rush but i/M GUESSING swb after tonight will have solid enough along the shore, the shoreline can always be a big question on a daily because they can raise or drop the flow.. the regular lks like huntington/superior morningside sheldrake should be safe access. jmho..i will use a tape measure should i challenge the wind later tomorrow and reply here for everyone.

I should have been more specific, Im in Dutchess and Id like to stay local.

Sullivan is a long ride for me, but thanks.  Id love to get out someplace local.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Feb 12, 2016, 07:14 PM
I am going to Sodom res. east branch tomorrow. the back side by the causeway . I am almost 100% positive its safe. seen guys there all week. even on those warm days. ill be in a black frabill refuge
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Feb 12, 2016, 10:02 PM
I am going to Sodom res. east branch tomorrow. the back side by the causeway . I am almost 100% positive its safe. seen guys there all week. even on those warm days. ill be in a black frabill refuge

Good luck, and let us know how the ice is!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 13, 2016, 03:51 AM
Lineman0406 happy to be of some assistance to you, I mentioned Ward's and Thruway thinking they may have information on Orange County ice conditions. I see you reside in Ulster County have you considered a trip to Chodikee Lake off of route 299 in the New Paltz area. I would think the region 3 DEC office should know about the ice conditions at this lake given how close it is their office.
 Just for your and others knowledge there is a steep hill at Lake Superior from the parking area to the lake not a problem getting your gear down to the lake. But can be a pain pulling everything back up the hill at the end of the day. It is a longer haul but you can go through the beach area to get to the ice.

To everyone going out this weekend be careful between the temperatures ,wind chill factor and uncertain ice conditions.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Feb 13, 2016, 05:25 AM
I have fished chodikee a bit, seems like i spend all day trying to get away from the bass so i dont really go there much. I generally target perch & crappie, but will also chase pickerel, pike, and walleye, occasionally trout. 2 years lIving in northeast nebraska ruined my desire to fish for walleye around here, same goes with catfish! My coworker has fished superior quite a bit, not sure where he goes in from though. I'm not really lacking options of where to go, just haven't been on the ice locally in 2 weeks since last weekend was spent in the adirondacks and I generally work 6am-8pm during the week. I do appreciate your help, thank you. Stay safe all, see you on the ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 13, 2016, 06:13 AM
Be abvised...lake Huntington had less than a consistent 3" as of yesterday am...boy was I bummed. ...looked sold but was sketchy...many places closer to 2"...careful if you go out this weekend. ..anyone have a solid opinion on swb locked and safe for Monday?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 13, 2016, 06:25 AM
I ventured out yesterday (Friday) afternoon into the evening (thinking I better go out now while it is "warm" 15°F), I hit my local flats - 7-8 fow. Very surprised to only find 4 inches of ice, it was three earlier in the week. All the recently open water is hard, but likely too thin and deceiving...As always, sux dragging the sled, I love my quad...
Had decent luck, once again only on small jig with mousie or waxie, glow once sun was sinking. Caught many sunnies, also perch and crappie over a foot. Caught more crappie than usual on these flats, they aren't already heading into shallower water yet are they?
Perch still on flats makes me happy since this spot is the easiest for me.
Long weekend off from work but it looks like no fishing for me till Monday.  >:( Sad! Holes were freezing up fast last night, hate to think about how fast they will now!

I caught this guy below, golden shiner? did not measure it but about 9 inches. Fun when a fish is on 3 lb test and the fight is 'different'!

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 13, 2016, 08:38 AM
Yup, golden shiner. Was that you out on Swinging Bridge last night?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 13, 2016, 09:11 AM
Not me on Swing Br. I'm was on small private pond in Sully.

So I would think that catching a golden shiner would be a good thing?
They breed to make more bait fish?
Or was this one a release that grew up and is only competing for food with the 'natives'?
I put it back down the hole...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 13, 2016, 09:25 AM
Bluesail....that is a complicated question. ..depends on lots of factors especially the existing food chain and how many top predators....and of course how many top predators are fished out.....2 local situations where I think we have a major embalance would be 1. loch sheldrake. ..tons of stunted perch and few top predators to keep their population in check therefore mostly stunted...2.lake Huntington used to troll there for.trout.and come across huge schools of bait fish that I was told by several people including fishery biologist that it was have a real in pact on fishery....think about native brookie waters...no bait fish allowed ...I used to put those  baistfish back down the hole.when I was done ...now I leave.them on the ice for the Eagles and.foxes to chomp on.....should have brought that shiner home and thrown in a goldfish tank and said to your wife happy Valentine's day I got you a rare gold plated fish!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Senka on Feb 13, 2016, 10:02 AM
Not exactly sure what they are, but caught one just like that few years ago at Loch Sheldrake in Sully.

Speaking of ICE, expecting 3-5 (hopefully closer to 5) inches on Monday on Long Island on some shallow lakes/ponds. After that it's all over again. Sully too windy/cold this weekend, don't want to fish from shanty all day.

I ventured out yesterday (Friday) afternoon into the evening (thinking I better go out now while it is "warm" 15°F), I hit my local flats - 7-8 fow. Very surprised to only find 4 inches of ice, it was three earlier in the week. All the recently open water is hard, but likely too thin and deceiving...As always, sux dragging the sled, I love my quad...
Had decent luck, once again only on small jig with mousie or waxie, glow once sun was sinking. Caught many sunnies, also perch and crappie over a foot. Caught more crappie than usual on these flats, they aren't already heading into shallower water yet are they?
Perch still on flats makes me happy since this spot is the easiest for me.
Long weekend off from work but it looks like no fishing for me till Monday.  >:( Sad! Holes were freezing up fast last night, hate to think about how fast they will now!

I caught this guy below, golden shiner? did not measure it but about 9 inches. Fun when a fish is on 3 lb test and the fight is 'different'!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 13, 2016, 10:07 AM
My local hole drilling place went from nine to three during that thaw, and some areas even opened up, be careful!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 13, 2016, 10:40 AM
Not exactly sure what they are, but caught one just like that few years ago at Loch Sheldrake in Sully.

Speaking of ICE, expecting 3-5 (hopefully closer to 5) inches on Monday on Long Island on some shallow lakes/ponds. After that it's all over again. Sully too windy/cold this weekend, don't want to fish from shanty all day.

Hey Senka, I'm from the island too. You know if any of the lakes out by riverhead are locked up?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 13, 2016, 10:55 AM
Hey shellfish where is your buddy on swb? I hope up in the shallows or shelter bay ..
I can't imagine the main channel is safe given what found on Huntington which is a pit lake not moving water like swb...curios as to 2hat is drilling. ..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Senka on Feb 13, 2016, 11:00 AM
Hey Senka, I'm from the island too. You know if any of the lakes out by riverhead are locked up?

I'm in west suffolk, yesterday there was only 1-2in of ICE on local ponds, especially by the shore of the lakes. The lakes are locked up but are NOT safe yet. Riverhead shouldn't be much different. I'm planning to go middle island on Monday.

(never trust anyone ICE thickness wise, always use own judgement, drill few holes to measure ice depth *always*.)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Feb 13, 2016, 12:08 PM
just got back from Sodom. 8" solid ice with a nice crusty inch of snow on top to make for easy pulling of the smitty and traction. wind was howling. about a dozen guys fishing.

oh yeah how could I forget the two guys that thought my shack was directly on top of a honey hole and decided to circle me with their tip ups. usually would have bothered me but I didn't leave my shanty. forgot my headphones so I had to listen to the language of love. not French, the other dressing........ had my boots off and feet  up against the buddy heater.
got enough perch for 2 fish sandwiches. had marks on the flasher all morning. lots of lookers.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 13, 2016, 12:37 PM
Quick question for anyone out there. What species of fish are in Laurel Meadow Pond North? Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: KINGFISHER1977 on Feb 13, 2016, 02:36 PM
 fished sodom res. this morning between 7 am -10 am jigged up 3 small perch and one 10 inch crappie.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 13, 2016, 03:26 PM
tiny pannies and few pickerel i went there many moons ago..looks very small but try it maybe it will pan out

Thanks a lot!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 13, 2016, 03:37 PM
NyBasser I would not recommend Laurel Meadows Pond (north) for your group out small body of water. Two people could cover the length of pond with allowable limit of tipups. Also very shallow and weedy deepest water is at southern end possibly 8 feet. Shellfish is correct about the fish species in pond. Given the ponds size it is usually one of the few bodies of water open for ice fishing in Sterling Forest state park and sees heavy fishing pressure.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 13, 2016, 04:00 PM
NyBasser I would not recommend Laurel Meadows Pond (north) for your group out small body of water. Two people could cover the length of pond with allowable limit of tipups. Also very shallow and weedy deepest water is at southern end possibly 8 feet. Shellfish is correct about the fish species in pond. Given the ponds size it is usually one of the few bodies of water open for ice fishing in Sterling Forest state park and sees heavy fishing pressure.
Steve

Thanks again for the reccomendation, but unfortunately it might be the only spot we have. My club advisers will only go to a lake that has been checked by a ranger/parks official. As of right now, Laurel Meadow Pond is the only one, unless other ponds in Sterling Forest or Wampus open up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Feb 13, 2016, 04:23 PM
Anybody know if Rockland lake is open for ice fishing? How about the Harriman lakes? Any info on which bait shops carry shiners? Thank you!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: serge99 on Feb 13, 2016, 04:31 PM
shellfish, you can get wax worms at petco or petsmart. cheaper than any bait shop.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 13, 2016, 04:36 PM
Toms Bait
729 Prosperous Valley Rd, Middletown, NY 10940  (845) 733-4642
 

sports nuts
68 Rock Hill Dr, Rock Hill, NY 12775
Phone: (845) 794-2000
Website: sportsnutscatalog.com

Petco

1 N Galleria Dr Ste 75, Middletown, NY 10941
Phone: (845) 692-9831


Pet Smart

88 Dunning Rd, Middletown, NY 10940
Phone: (845) 342-1261




Nearby
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Feb 13, 2016, 05:34 PM
Swinging bridge had good ice today, 6-8" everywhere I drilled. Stay safe everyone
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 13, 2016, 06:47 PM
Call Tiorati Circle or Sterling Forest for ice conditions. I just called both, and no recording, so I doubt anything is open. Rockland Lake is on there list too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 13, 2016, 08:13 PM
Call Tiorati Circle or Sterling Forest for ice conditions. I just called both, and no recording, so I doubt anything is open. Rockland Lake is on there list too.

I spoke with both earlier today. Still open water in Harriman, and in Sterling only Laurel Meadow Pond North is open for ice fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 13, 2016, 09:36 PM
Shellfish that accurate measurement was from the Huntington boat launch yesterday at dawn....pooley on Sullivan small water thread stated the same today.....big difference in depth between the bay over by the church than at the launch...I am sure it will all be safe by tomorrow ...
Not sure if thruway sporting goods is too far...they had plenty of bait 2 days ago
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Feb 13, 2016, 09:56 PM
The number to check lakes at Harriman is 845-429-8257 and Sterling Forest is 845-351-5907. They will both give you the same info.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 14, 2016, 04:01 AM
-11 deg here in Dutchess.  If you go out, BECAREFUL!  Im waiting till tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 14, 2016, 07:58 AM
I am waiting till mon to get out....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Senka on Feb 14, 2016, 08:12 AM
almost -30C chill factor :o. The fish will have to wait, at such temperature you have to wear full faced gear and it's just not worth the risks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Feb 14, 2016, 08:25 AM
I was out yesterday in Sullivan county and it was a bit brisk. Cover up that skin, the wind was brutal.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Feb 14, 2016, 10:55 AM
Anyone have any predictions on greenwood, if its still possible to have safe ice on it this winter?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 14, 2016, 11:44 AM
Anyone have any predictions on greenwood, if its still possible to have safe ice on it this winter?

No.... it didn't even freeze to where there was a chance at safe ice at all this winter
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 14, 2016, 11:45 AM
almost -30C chill factor :o. The fish will have to wait, at such temperature you have to wear full faced gear and it's just not worth the risks.

I woulda been out there today with my shanty but I decided to change my break pads instead
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Feb 14, 2016, 03:23 PM
Drove by Round and Walton Lakes today. Forget it. Round is more than half wide open and Walton has many open spots all over.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: richmondfish on Feb 14, 2016, 08:59 PM
Hey guys, complete newcomer to ice fishing here and coming from Staten Island, the most bottom tip of NYC.

Seeing how it has been very low temperatures this weekend, but for the next week it will go back up to 50s, should I assume that ice fishing is done for the season considering water freezes at 32F?

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 14, 2016, 11:45 PM
Hey guys, complete newcomer to ice fishing here and coming from Staten Island, the most bottom tip of NYC.

Seeing how it has been very low temperatures this weekend, but for the next week it will go back up to 50s, should I assume that ice fishing is done for the season considering water freezes at 32F?

There will be safe ice if you travel up north for a couple days more.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 15, 2016, 02:52 AM
Richmondfish welcome to the web site and SENY thread. If you post two more times you will be able to access the New York reports& conditions board ,the board has threads for Harriman-Sterling Forest State Parks (southern Orange County) and Sullivan County small waters. The season may not be over by the end of this week but getting access to the ice and the ice's condition maybe questionable on many lakes.  Given your location I would watch this thread and the reports& conditions board (once you have access).
  If you go back a few pages phone numbers are posted for different bait shops who may have reports on ice conditions you will also find a phone number to call for information on Harriman State park . The Harriman number should also be able to give you info. on Sterling Forest.
Definitely call before making a trip to Harriman or Sterling Forest I have seen the authority that runs both parks close lakes to fishing on short notice.
  I hope this is of some help to you. Keep asking questions folks here will try to help you to the best of our knowledge.
 Also remember any information you get from a bait shop is second hand in most cases since the people working there have limited to no time to actually fish or check lakes. Always test the ice with a spud and have safety equipment with you (hand spikes/throw rope).

Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Feb 15, 2016, 09:21 AM
Hey guys, complete newcomer to ice fishing here and coming from Staten Island, the most bottom tip of NYC.

Seeing how it has been very low temperatures this weekend, but for the next week it will go back up to 50s, should I assume that ice fishing is done for the season considering water freezes at 32F?
Clove lake have any ice? Hahahaha
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 15, 2016, 04:16 PM
Just wanted to thank everyone again for all the help and advice. Decided to fish a small pond in Westchester with the club and put many kids on their first fish through the ice. Catch consisted mainly of large bluegills, crappie, bass and a large golden shiner. Ice was 1 inch of white ice, and 3-4 inches of black ice, for a uniform 4-5 inches throughout. Also got to test out the Ice Helix 5. Worked amazing in clear water, could see the jig all the way down to 25 ft, where we fished. Main problem was that weeds showed up as bottom on the graph. Also, all fish were released safely, pics to follow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 15, 2016, 05:33 PM
Some photos of the club trip:
(http://s17.postimg.cc/a85bbey5r/20160215_102605.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/v2hnt8sj3/20160215_122827.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/uzxs6eovj/20160215_123655.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/o0jq71oxb/20160215_130223.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/6kpk5cpyn/20160215_130947.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/6kpk5cpyn/20160215_130947.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/sc8bw1vu7/20160215_143136.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/4zevra54f/20160215_145410.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/4b618c6en/DSC_0069.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/uysfqqcfj/DSC_0099.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/3qr05nd67/DSC_0112.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/j0qvcu8of/DSC_0122.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/76j4f7aen/IMG_2248.jpg)
(http://s17.postimg.cc/v02dk5e9b/group.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 15, 2016, 06:38 PM
my gosh,, check out the thread with those n.Dakota eyes! ,,wish I could do that! lol.. man oh man! type in lures for walleye in search or scroll till you see them pics.. pretty lake too

we have perch like that here in ny just need to know where to go....
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xft1/v/t1.0-9/r180/1476102_10152597748329428_1016309849_n.jpg?oh=b13a504de7f6264b866970c65e03ea3b&oe=5726AE3B)
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/r270/1382143_10152597749859428_324781967_n.jpg?oh=0b9c94c4c73ee02ccd0edb4e253186e0&oe=5732358B)
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/r270/1618441_10152665261384428_1629568575_n.jpg?oh=1c97eda017517fa45944e4dac195f82b&oe=572451C2) Comparison between male and female in March

The first 2 are about average size for me most of the time out we usually get about 5-10 each year like the big female in the last picture but most are in the 12-13" range

Also none of them if I remember correctly were caught jigging all came on tip-ups
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 15, 2016, 07:21 PM
i hope you mounted that 16 incher
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 15, 2016, 08:16 PM
i hope you mounted that 16 incher

Nope that one actually went back it to spawn... waiting for a 17" or 18" to put on the wall I've seen one 18" perch in my life and its on someones wall lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 15, 2016, 08:17 PM
NYBasser

Good job ...looks like nice scenery to boot .

 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 15, 2016, 08:23 PM
NYBasser

Good job ...looks like nice scenery to boot .

Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 16, 2016, 02:51 AM
NYBasser looks like your group had a good outing,thanks for posting the photos of trip.

Loudmouth879 congratulations you have caught some impressive yellow perch over the years.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 16, 2016, 08:25 AM
We took a drive to Walton lake on Sunday. There was open water towards the middle at the boat launch, we decided to try another spot (Round lake was really open).

Went to Sodom by the DEP boat launch, there were guys fishing there so we decided to give it a try on Monday. We got skunked.
There was a large section of black ice that we decided to keep off, looked like it just formed. From the road you could see a long line of black ice going across the Res.
We drilled our holes and had 5 1/2" of ice. Another fisherman came out and told us he was going to go across the Res, I told him not to cross the black ice. He went anyway and stopped at the black ice, drilled a hole and turned around; he told us the ice was 1 1/2" thick. Very scary, if there was snow, the black ice would not have been visible.

What a wacky winter we're having, be careful out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 16, 2016, 04:25 PM
Any predictions for ice in Sullivan this weekend? Trying to get one last outing in, but I'm thinking that the season is probably over.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 16, 2016, 05:44 PM
Any predictions for ice in Sullivan this weekend? Trying to get one last outing in, but I'm thinking that the season is probably over.
saw a guy in the middle of the rain today out on a  White lake. the conservation club  will make a ruling on thurs about king of the ice contest. if nothing on here, that may a good place to check. The creeks swelled a bit so bodies of water with sizable creeks might have issues. other than that with a couple of cold days coming there should be a bit of fishable ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 16, 2016, 06:29 PM
saw a guy in the middle of the rain today out on a  White lake. the conservation club  will make a ruling on thurs about king of the ice contest. if nothing on here, that may a good place to check. The creeks swelled a bit so bodies of water with sizable creeks might have issues. other than that with a couple of cold days coming there should be a bit of fishable ice.

Thanks for the input.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Feb 16, 2016, 08:47 PM
Nope that one actually went back it to spawn...

Kudos on that release!
Fish of this size - especially female - is a swimming gene pool of that particular body of water.
When you put them on the wall you are eliminating many future generations of quality fish.
Good job, Loudmouth879.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 17, 2016, 11:22 AM
50* this weekend and then as of now they are saying the next "storm" will drop 3-5" on us... too early to really tell since it's a week away but looks like the cold air will return after the weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 17, 2016, 11:37 AM
https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Feb 17, 2016, 07:17 PM
I'm wondering if Harriman state park will open this season! Kinda close I bet..keep calling around now.. good chance it is going to freeze some them lakes..all they need are 6 inches to get a green flag open,, even if for a few days! i'd be into it!!!

I'm hoping for the same thing, but not looking likely though. A couple of the smaller ponds were open for a few days this season but the bigger ones had open water during even the coldest periods. Now I'm just hoping we can get on Harriman sometime this year...in December. Here's to an earlier start next season!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mikey Ice on Feb 18, 2016, 04:26 AM
There's zero chance harriman will open too many lakes still have open water and with no daytime freezing temps it looks like maybe next season
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 18, 2016, 07:47 PM
Has anyone been to SWB in the last day or so? Do you think we will have safe ice this weekend?
Any info would be appreciated.
BTW that perch is one of the biggest I've ever seen. Great catch and release.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 18, 2016, 08:21 PM
King of the Ice is still up in the air ...no official word as of yet ...there is ice monitor their FB page for updates

 https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 18, 2016, 10:27 PM
Update - King of the Ice has been CANCELLED due to unsafe ice conditions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 19, 2016, 05:37 AM
Any word on Huntington, swb,or toronto?
Looking to head out tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Codyjames215 on Feb 19, 2016, 12:18 PM
Where can I find pike in southern NY???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 19, 2016, 03:45 PM
you cant lol very few waters below albany have them there are a few in the hudson river white pond in putnum county has a few as well i cant think of any other waters
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: serge99 on Feb 19, 2016, 04:10 PM
There are also a few pike in Greenwood Lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 19, 2016, 04:26 PM
i forgot about greenwood i dont fish there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Feb 19, 2016, 04:41 PM
Any word on Huntington, swb,or toronto?
Looking to head out tomorrow

Was on Huntington yesterday - 3 to 4 inches of ice, and it's became really unsafe like 50 feet from the shore.
Water is very murky - like milk, I do not know what is it.
No fish on flasher - dead quiet.
Got 5 small sunfishes - let them all go.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Senka on Feb 19, 2016, 08:25 PM
anyone going out on ICE tomorrow in Sullivan? I cannot believe there won't be safe ICE 5+ inches anywhere, this all week was mostly below freezing, especially during nights.

I'm going and looks like will be closing the season :( Last day tomorrow folks! This would be my 4th time this season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 19, 2016, 09:59 PM
I'll be going out tomorrow, there were 7 inches on Monday, likely more now. Got to find the suntan lotion with a high of 50° and full sun forecasted. Good luck, be safe all!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2016, 06:13 AM
Where can I find pike in southern NY???

There's really no pike waters worth fishing until you hit Albany and North

Apparently there is pike in Forth Lake in Ulster County

There are also a few pike in Greenwood Lake.

No there are not.... There are muskies but no pike....

i forgot about greenwood i dont fish there

Even if you wanted to all open water
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2016, 06:14 AM
Fished yesterday about 8-10" of ice.... kept 21 fish, 18 crappie 3 perch. Threw back another 30 fish probably. All in a matter of 4 hours it was fun.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2016, 01:13 PM
A couple pictures from yesterday

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: serge99 on Feb 20, 2016, 02:32 PM
No there are not.... There are muskies but no pike....

there are tiger muskies, which means there are pike crossing with muskies.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2016, 02:48 PM
there are tiger muskies, which means there are pike crossing with muskies.

If there are tiger muskies in Greenwood lake still they are hold overs from when NJ stocked it with Tiger Muskies not because Northern Pike crossed with regular Muskies..... The DEC website says it is stocked with Tiger Muskies and pure strain muskies however this is because of NJ not NY... NY only stocks trout down here in Region 3 saving all the Tigers and Walleyes for Otisco, Oneida, and various other ponds in CNY and Northern NY There is only 1 body of water in Orange County that get stocked with tiger muskies and that is Popolopen Lake

Wish NY did what Jersey did with the money from fishing licenses and put it towards stocking bodies of water instead of giving it to the government.... 

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/75511.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/75511.html) Again nothing about pike

NJ has been stocking muskies since 2008 in GWL and Tiger muskies since 2011 and they've put hundreds of thousands of Walleye in GWL since 2008

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_tigers.htm (http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_tigers.htm)
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_muskie.htm (http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_muskie.htm)
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_walleye.htm (http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_walleye.htm)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: serge99 on Feb 20, 2016, 03:16 PM
If there are tiger muskies in Greenwood lake still they are hold overs from when NJ stocked it with Tiger Muskies not because Northern Pike crossed with regular Muskies..... The DEC website says it is stocked with Tiger Muskies and pure strain muskies however this is because of NJ not NY... NY only stocks trout down here in Region 3 saving all the Tigers and Walleyes for Otisco, Oneida, and various other ponds in CNY and Northern NY There is only 1 body of water in Orange County that get stocked with tiger muskies and that is Popolopen Lake

Wish NY did what Jersey did with the money from fishing licenses and put it towards stocking bodies of water instead of giving it to the government.... 

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/75511.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/75511.html) Again nothing about pike

NJ has been stocking muskies since 2008 in GWL and Tiger muskies since 2011 and they've put hundreds of thousands of Walleye in GWL since 2008

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_tigers.htm (http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_tigers.htm)
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_muskie.htm (http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_muskie.htm)
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_walleye.htm (http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/fish_walleye.htm)

Thanks for the info. So are you saying that the 4 female muskies captured below which crossed with northern pike males were crossed that way at the hatchery?

http://www.state.nj.us/dep/fgw/arthackbrd14.htm

staff quickly switched gears once again and headed further north to Greenwood Lake knowing that muskies would be migrating into the shallow southern end of the lake to spawn. On April 10th, two Pennsylvania trapnets and a South Dakota trapnet were set near the mouth of Belcher's Creek. The nets were fished for 6 days and captured 35 muskies, the third highest number behind the 46 in 2009 and the 37 in 1999. The 20-year average muskie catch is 22 fish.

The strategically placed nets captured 12 muskies on the first day, one third of the 7-day total. Unlike 2013, when the male to female catch ratio was 9 males to 20 females, the 2014 number was nearly split down the middle with 17 males and 16 females, with two fish being immature. The males averaged 11.1 pounds and 35.3 inches, ranging from 6.98 - 15 pounds and 31.5 - 38.7 inches. The females averaged 17.8 pounds and 41.9 inches and ranged from 12.64 - 22.7 pounds and 37.5 - 45.5 inches. Of the 16 females captured, 6 of them were spawned with male muskies yielding 388,640 purebred eggs, an average of 64,773 per female. Four of the other females were crossed with northern pike males, which yielded 261,815 tiger muskellunge eggs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2016, 03:42 PM
Thanks for the info. So are you saying that the 4 female muskies captured below which crossed with northern pike males were crossed that way at the hatchery?

Four of the other females were crossed with northern pike males, which yielded 261,815 tiger muskellunge eggs

Yes all the fertilization is done at the hatchery site since they can control it and as a result have a better fertilization rate...

Northern Pike are not known to be in Greenwood and if they were in any decent population size the odds are that for the length they've been doing these nettings they would have been caught in the nets... and NJ would have said something about it

Could someone have put a Northern Pike in GWL of course but it would take multiple fish being put in by people for them to have a chance of surviving with the number of Giant muskies in there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 20, 2016, 04:10 PM
There's really no pike waters worth fishing until you hit Albany and North

Apparently there is pike in Forth Lake in Ulster County

No there are not.... There are muskies but no pike....

Even if you wanted to all open water
i have not seen a pike in 4th lake aka binniwater in over 20 years
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OneBucketMike on Feb 20, 2016, 07:00 PM
Yes all the fertilization is done at the hatchery site since they can control it and as a result have a better fertilization rate...

Northern Pike are not known to be in Greenwood and if they were in any decent population size the odds are that for the length they've been doing these nettings they would have been caught in the nets... and NJ would have said something about it

Could someone have put a Northern Pike in GWL of course but it would take multiple fish being put in by people for them to have a chance of surviving with the number of Giant muskies in there.

Just adding to Loudmouth's Post that basically all Tigers are raised in a Hatchery is true. Also the resulting hybrid "Tiger Musky" (I believe you get a Norluge if you use a female Northern's eggs and Musky sperm) is sterile and therefore can not reproduce itself so you only get Tiger Musky's in a body of water by DEC stocking.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 20, 2016, 09:10 PM
I heard there was a life rescue on White Lake today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 21, 2016, 07:24 AM
I heard there was a life rescue on White Lake today.

https://www.facebook.com/White-Lake-Fire-Company-163446883696251/?fref=ts

The White Lake and Kauneonga Lake Fire Companies have been operating at a water/Ice Rescue in the White Lake Fire District! Upon Arrival the victim had self extricated himself fom the icy water! The Victim was riding an ATV when it broke through the thin Ice on Black Lake and ejected him over the handle bar, As the subject attempted to get off the Ice he fell through again and had to strip clothing off to self extricate himself from the frigid waters! Please be careful if you choose to go out on the Ice especially on a machine! everyone was okay but could have been a lot worse


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 21, 2016, 10:49 AM
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Couldn't have asked for a much better day/night on the ice. Started out in the 50°s then to a beautiful moonlit night. Not as many perch as I had hoped, but the pickerel, bass and sunnies kept me busy between the keepers. 7 inches of solid ice near my holes, I even had the quad out.
Weather looks real cold at night for awhile, see you all out there again next week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 21, 2016, 10:53 AM
Very nice BlueSail ....was that in the hole or I/F/O your landing ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 21, 2016, 11:01 AM
My flats during the day for perch, hit the hole at night. Rode to the hole from my side, not sure the ice is real good by the parking area.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 22, 2016, 04:57 AM
Just a heads up...I was on 3 different lakes this weekend and all had very different thicknesses. ..Huntington is shot 3-5 but very weak ....thinner further out and obviously by the springs and shoreline...other 2 ranged from a solid 8 to 5 ...tricky year with inconsistent ice thickness. .be safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 24, 2016, 08:05 AM
I guess I'm hanging up my augers for the year. This rain and warm temps just killed what little we had.

At least I got out the four times I did, it's time to get ready for open water.   Be safe for those who will still go out in the colder areas with surviving ice

Tight lines.

Kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: djn249 on Feb 24, 2016, 09:08 AM
This weather is so depressing, but on the bright side I was able to get out 4 times as well.  Early January - I thought there would be no local ice this season..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 24, 2016, 11:07 PM
well I made it out in the rain today for what appears to be the last trip of the season. the season started a month late and has ended a month early but I had a good season just the same. here are some pictures...
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 25, 2016, 08:57 AM
Until next year. ..I am done...smelt like spring this am...river in backyard is at flood stage!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Feb 25, 2016, 01:21 PM
Looks like we are done in our neck of the woods. But will keep the gear out for awhile just in case we have a beautiful polar vortex head our way. Heading up to fish the Niagara River for steelhead next week,hopefully that will ease the pain of a short ice fishing season. Tight lines to all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 26, 2016, 05:03 AM
AArgh. Its cold outside (22°) and to continue till tomorrow AM; still ice where I fish, but have to work tomorrow! Ouch, I might admit that my season is done, but I won't until I go out in a boat.
Decent year, short, but had fun and a few packages in freezer...
Thanks to all for all the tips, info, fun, etc. everyone, special thanks to H.Diehard! Tipdowns and crappie fishing is awesome.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Feb 28, 2016, 11:07 AM
I will be stowing the gear away also. Time to get the kayaks,canoe, and outboard squared away for the open water. Good luck and tightlines!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 29, 2016, 01:12 PM
Woohoo! I won a FishUSA hoodie in the weekly drawings!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 29, 2016, 06:19 PM
I just 'summerized' my power augers.  very depressing state of affairs. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 29, 2016, 06:40 PM
HEY MODS   ARE YOU EVER GOING TO APPROVE MY POSTS?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 29, 2016, 08:32 PM
I also believe I'm going to go with a ridgid hammer drill, clam plate, and a 7" mora as my auger next year... getting tired of drilling by hand and don't feel like lugging the gas auger around.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 01, 2016, 11:14 AM
Shellfish, the Hobie's are a cross between kayak and boat. I have a Revo 13 that I got years ago as a demo from KFS, and it is a fantastic fishing machine.   Yes they are expensive (I wouldn't buy one new), but they were made to last.   The Pro Anglers are boats disguised as kayaks. They are big, heavy, and ultra stable.

I upgraded from the ORIGINAL Scrambler XT, and Prowler 15, there is no comparison. When it comes to dealing with the current and wind, the mirage drive makes it easy.   I've even towed other kayaks that were struggling down in Jamica Bay! 

 I too will be getting my kayak out this weekend, getting ready for the striper run in the Hudson and the panfish spawn.   

Tight lines.

Kb


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Senka on Mar 01, 2016, 06:54 PM
Does anyone know current ice conditions in Sullivan? Anyone went out on ice this week? how thick? Trying to see if there will be 4"+ of ICE this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 01, 2016, 08:12 PM
as of sunday I walked out onto 5 in the morning in bethel. however by the end of the day it was down to 3 inches! and even throughout the nights since it has NOT been below freezing at all!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 01, 2016, 08:13 PM
well I made it out in the rain today for what appears to be the last trip of the season. the season started a month late and has ended a month early but I had a good season just the same. here are some pictures...
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 01, 2016, 08:14 PM
to the admins: thank you for allowing me to post again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jammer icecube on Mar 01, 2016, 09:31 PM
Nice job boss, gotta hate the shorter seasons.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 02, 2016, 03:34 AM
jammer   was it you I met up on long pond?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Mar 02, 2016, 04:12 AM
Boss, great looking mess of fish.   Congrats on a successful short season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 02, 2016, 06:55 AM
thanks kb. the bite was really hot for almost all of the season! and fishing with the lure that I use was the key. on almost every hole I drilled as soon as it would get within 5-8 foot of the bottom on the first drop I would be seeing fish there already! it was so much fun watching the fish come in that fast on my sonar.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jammer icecube on Mar 02, 2016, 11:34 AM
jammer   was it you I met up on long pond?
Boss man it was me.I think we are going back to Long Pond next weekend.(gotta keep dropping those spoons as long as we can).CT ice is shot!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 02, 2016, 02:45 PM
well good luck. there is no ice anywhere by me either. upstate there is though. I had a guy that got some of the smalls stop by this morning and he showed me pics from his trip upstate. the landed 5 laker using them up to 28 inches!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 02, 2016, 04:09 PM
Be careful

http://www.wptv.com/news/national/walking-on-thin-ice-fisherman-rescued
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Senka on Mar 03, 2016, 08:56 PM
Is there any safe ice in Sullivan County?

anyone fish past few days?  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 04, 2016, 06:00 AM
THERE IS NO ICE IN SULLIVAN.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Senka on Mar 04, 2016, 06:08 AM
THERE IS NO ICE IN SULLIVAN.

Thanks BossJ! wow hard to believe. Was really hoping to get out this weekend. It was pretty cold there this week.  :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rlown2000 on Mar 04, 2016, 10:50 AM
Is the ashokan or any of the other reservoirs able to be ice fished
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 04, 2016, 10:54 AM
no only the reservoirs east of the hudson are open for ice fishing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Senka on Mar 04, 2016, 11:25 AM
no only the reservoirs east of the hudson are open for ice fishing

Swinging Bridge and Toronto Reservoirs could both be ice fished AFAIK and aren't East of Hudson River.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Mar 04, 2016, 12:31 PM
He's referring to the NYC reservoirs. Ice fishing permitted in MOST of the reservoirs east of the Hudson.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Mar 04, 2016, 12:35 PM
There were people on Lake Superior up until Sunday on crap ice, I thought they were crazy, as of Wednesday, it was 95% open with whitecaps.  Same goes for most of the other lakes, bring your boats if you wan to fish in Sullivan county.  Most everywhere the water is high and murky.

Is there any safe ice in Sullivan County?

anyone fish past few days?  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 04, 2016, 06:38 PM
yes i was reffering to the nyc reservoirs since that is what the question was about
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Apr 03, 2016, 02:06 PM
Got 2-3 inches of snow overnight ...winds are howling and the power went out .....1-3 inches of snow predicted for tonight ....Ol' Man Winter isn't giving up without a fight/last call .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Apr 03, 2016, 03:52 PM
Same here.  Its a cruel joke, we were just getting used to the warmer spring temps.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Apr 03, 2016, 05:12 PM
Greetings Hardwater diehard and KB , received 1 inch or lees here in New Windsor most of the snow has already melted still windy. My weather forecast also calling for snow later tonight. I've see April snows before but do not remember such a big temperature change high near 80 on Friday and now not supposed to get above 40 until Tuesday.
   I hope everyone makes it through this weather alright with no or minor storm damage to trees and buildings.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Apr 03, 2016, 05:38 PM
Too little, too late.

LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Apr 03, 2016, 06:19 PM
I decided to frost seed my food plot this year about 2 weeks ago as a experiment as it had some bear spots.... hope it didn't start to sprout lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Apr 04, 2016, 08:25 AM
As predicted 2-3 inches of the fluffy stuff fell over night ...the ground could use the moisture for sure to help alleviate the threat of fires ...last spring was a real bad fire season .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Apr 04, 2016, 09:04 AM
  Now we get some snow ...We didn't get any all year... To bad the ice didn't stay this year...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Apr 04, 2016, 11:46 AM
Weather is mucking up my Thunderbird scouting ....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Apr 05, 2016, 05:46 AM
Weather is mucking up my Thunderbird scouting ....


  With the snow they stand out better...     ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Apr 05, 2016, 06:48 AM
Weather is mucking up my Thunderbird scouting ....

It's too early for that anyway.... Last 2 evenings of April is all ya need
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Apr 06, 2016, 02:42 PM
Also scored a brand new M18 fuel drill (the 1200 lb. torque model) with two 5.0 amp batteries for $198 today... clam plate as a xmas gift and I'm good to go no more hand drilling for me!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Apr 11, 2016, 07:31 AM
Also scored a brand new M18 fuel drill (the 1200 lb. torque model) with two 5.0 amp batteries for $198 today... clam plate as a xmas gift and I'm good to go no more hand drilling for me!

That's a great price!
I used the previous model with 750 lb torque, drilled 30+ holes (8"  Fin Bore) in 6" of ice and only lost 1 bar on the battery. No more stinkin gas powered augers for me!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on May 21, 2016, 08:21 PM
just  checking in think of the ice ...does it ever go away...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on May 22, 2016, 03:31 AM
Greetings Dewey hope you are having a good spring with time to do some open water fishing.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 24, 2016, 07:09 AM
Here's to a great ice fishing season

http://abc7ny.com/weather/as-el-nino-ends-la-nina-is-set-to-take-its-place/1397386/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jun 24, 2016, 10:19 AM
I'll be happy to get some ice, but lots of snow will hurt walking in it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 24, 2016, 10:36 AM
For the most part ...winter snowfall isn't that bad on average near me ...but 2014/2015 season dropped two heavy snowfalls with no warm up in-between making it tough.. sloppy and memorable.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 07, 2016, 09:26 PM
Hmm seems my M18 fuel has a bit of a wobble at high speed... looks like I'm gonna have to get it looked at
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jul 08, 2016, 02:15 AM
Loudmouth879 hope you are having a good open water season. Sorry to hear about the problem with your drill ,better to discover it now then during a ice fishing trip.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jul 08, 2016, 06:55 AM
Hmm seems my M18 fuel has a bit of a wobble at high speed... looks like I'm gonna have to get it looked at
really? wow I have not seen mine or friends with any problems like that. the warranty is pretty good tho. good luck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 08, 2016, 05:14 PM
Loudmouth879 hope you are having a good open water season. Sorry to hear about the problem with your drill ,better to discover it now then during a ice fishing trip.
Steve

I dont open water fish much... gotta borrow my dads truck to do that... that will change tho when I get my own.

Yea was making some corn hole boards for my friends and was drilling some holes and thought hmm thats a weird wobble. Glad i did find it out now. I'll finish the boards before I have it looked at tho  ;D

really? wow I have not seen mine or friends with any problems like that. the warranty is pretty good tho. good luck.

thanks yea its only a couple months old had the wobble since i started using it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 18, 2016, 06:34 AM
Got a nice B-day gift today... clam drill plate and the ice anchor install tool no more hand drilling for me lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 18, 2016, 07:52 AM
Your gonna love the Clam Plate ...I have the older version.. requires chuck removal .. paired with my DeWalt and SM Lazer ... what an awesome set up....my only suggestion is get the extension ..your back will love you for it .   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Redneck Fishfinder on Jul 18, 2016, 09:26 AM
For the most part ...winter snowfall isn't that bad on average near me ...but 2014/2015 season dropped two heavy snowfalls with no warm up in-between making it tough.. sloppy and memorable.


I remember that! Trudging through knee deep slush to get out there, even snowmobiles were challenged to get out on the ice. I hope that doesn't happen again anytime soon!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 18, 2016, 03:01 PM
Your gonna love the Clam Plate ...I have the older version.. requires chuck removal .. paired with my DeWalt and SM Lazer ... what an awesome set up....my only suggestion is get the extension ..your back will love you for it .

Already plan to get the extension lol When I decided I wanted the clam plate I looked at the length of the lazer auger and went the extension is a must... When they first came out with the plate the first thing I said was they will make it so you don't have to remove the chuck in a year or 2 so I decided to wait.... Not sure why they didn't make it that way the first time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jul 19, 2016, 03:07 AM
Loudmouth879 belated Happy Birthday enjoy the Clam plate this Winter. Did you get the wobble problem with your M18 Fuel drill resolved?

Redneck Fishfinder hope things are going well for you down on Long Island .

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jul 19, 2016, 05:41 AM
 Happy bladed birthday loudmouth, good luck with the clam plate.

I hope we have a better season so you can really get a chance to use it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 19, 2016, 01:21 PM
Loudmouth879 belated Happy Birthday enjoy the Clam plate this Winter. Did you get the wobble problem with your M18 Fuel drill resolved?
Steve

Thanks! No I haven't sent it in yet waiting to finish the project I'm currently working on.

Happy bladed birthday loudmouth, good luck with the clam plate.
I hope we have a better season so you can really get a chance to use it.

Thanks! Even with the "bad" season last year I still managed to get out 20+ times just had to stick to small bodies of water which is ok for me!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jul 19, 2016, 02:20 PM
I got out 4 times. Not a banner year for me.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 19, 2016, 03:04 PM
KB more than 4 times but less then LM 20 times for me ...couldn't fish the deeper portions of my lakes as often...but was able to use my Clam Plate and put it through some paces ...my AV Micros also got a workout as well as my FL12 spare/back up unit ...don't think I even took my shelter off the ATV rack all season ..lotsa Kahtoola time for certain . Conditions changed day by day ...FTR I did by a pair of snowshoes before last season started figuring on a little insurance based on the previous two winters ... ??? :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jul 19, 2016, 09:29 PM
last year was short but the bite was hardcore! I was out just about everyother day from mid jan till march. the crappies were on the "first ice" feed most of that time!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 20, 2016, 04:43 PM
This year my time will be limited unfortunately.... will be working for NYSDOCCS (Academy starts the 8th) so fishing on days off for me lol. Maybe ill get placed somewhere upstate where they have and abundance of walleye!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jul 22, 2016, 01:56 AM
Loudmouth879 good luck with the career change may it prove to be a wise choice for you.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jul 22, 2016, 10:54 AM
  I am home with a broken ankle  just checking in .... good luck loudmouth what does the NYDOCCS stand for?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 22, 2016, 03:55 PM
Loudmouth879 good luck with the career change may it prove to be a wise choice for you.
Steve

Not a career change so much as the first full time job to come along (hard to get a phys ed job these days)

good luck loudmouth what does the NYDOCCS stand for?

New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision aka prison guard
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jul 22, 2016, 08:16 PM
Deweyicefish sorry to hear about your ankle may you make a quick recovery. Other then your ankle hope your Summer has been enjoyable.

Loudmouth879  I understand thought you were full time with Shop Rite, now I know how you had so much time to ice fish this past winter.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Capt.Jim-N.J. on Jul 22, 2016, 08:36 PM
879 - My 1 son-in-law is a C.O. here in Jersey; #1 rule, 'Never Turn Your Back On Them Or To Them'
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jul 24, 2016, 07:37 AM
Anyone here familiar with Chadwick lake in Newburgh?  Im taking my friends visiting nephews (10 and 12 years old) out there next weekend, and would like to show them a good time.  I know about the permits (friend has one) and boat rental, Ive never fished it before and could use a little direction on the lake itself.  Please PM me to avoid spot burn. 

I am mostly a pan-fisherman, but I know the lake has some nice bass in it.  I never fish for them  LOL!    I know the basics, of course.

This will be C&R.

Thanks for any help,

Kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 15, 2016, 02:00 PM



http://snowboarding.transworld.net/photos/farmers-almanac-winter-weather-predictions-2016-2017/#xELuovbsIzYSVADA.97
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OldSailor on Aug 15, 2016, 02:55 PM
BRING IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   :thumbsup: :clap: :bow:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 20, 2016, 09:05 AM
http://www.almanac.com/content/long-range-forecast-2017
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Aug 20, 2016, 01:29 PM
now I saw it a week or so ago and it said extremely cold and allot of snow... its changing already lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 20, 2016, 01:47 PM
This is what I saw last week also from Old Farmers Almanac.


Annual Weather Summary: November 2016 to October 2017

Winter will be colder than normal, on average, with slightly above-normal precipitation and near-normal snowfall. The coldest periods will be in mid- and late December, mid- and late January, mid-February, and early March. The snowiest periods will be in mid-November, late January, mid- and late February, and early to mid-March.


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Aug 21, 2016, 06:29 AM
I like that that cold,maybe early ice??
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bart on Aug 21, 2016, 12:28 PM
     (http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e322/swampstalker/SMILEYS/RockOn.gif)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 25, 2016, 09:17 AM
http://unofficialnetworks.com/2016/07/2017-winter-weather-forecast-long-range-prediction-from-noaa
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 01, 2016, 04:05 PM
90 day September through November

https://weather.com/forecast/national/news/fall-temperature-forecast-update-september-november
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Sep 01, 2016, 06:18 PM
whyyyyyyyyyyyy?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Sep 17, 2016, 04:19 PM
Found out my placement for work and looks like I'll be heading up to the Lake George area for at least October and November.... we shall see if that carries over to the winter time  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Sep 18, 2016, 10:01 AM
Good luck!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Sep 20, 2016, 04:38 AM
PRE-SEASON GET-TOGETHER???  Are we doing our usual Gander Mtn. get-together in Middletown this year??  Anybody got connections with Gander to check out availability??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 20, 2016, 09:46 AM
PRE-SEASON GET-TOGETHER???  Are we doing our usual Gander Mtn. get-together in Middletown this year??  Anybody got connections with Gander to check out availability??

Working on it ...will announce it soon ...got a later then usual start ...the summer heat wasn't a great motivator.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Sep 21, 2016, 03:31 AM
Loudmouth879 all he best with your new carrier.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 28, 2016, 02:09 PM
http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/2016-2017-us-winter-forecast-northeast-above-normal-snow-freeze-hurt-citrus-south/60277878

http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/2016-2017-us-winter-forecast-northeast-above-normal-snow-freeze-hurt-citrus-south/60277878

http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/predictions/long_range/seasonal.php?lead=5
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 29, 2016, 02:01 PM
Looks like two publications ...its getting harder and harder to find them in my area been ordering them through the mail

https://store.intermediaoutdoors.com/products.php?product=In%252dFisherman-Ice-Fishing-Guide-Tactical-Gear-2017

In-Fisherman’s new annual Ice Fishing Guide—Tactical Gear covers the tackle and equipment that makes ice fishing productive and fun. Check out the industry’s top picks for the season, and hear from some of the best writers and anglers about what’s hot in rods, reels, lures, electronics, shelters, clothing, and more. Beyond essentials, learn how to trick out your ice ride to the ultimate, discover the latest in float suits, go in-depth into UV and glow factors, hear it here first about the latest trends on the tournament scene, and get the latest tricks and tips! Following this new guide later in the season is our traditional Ice Fishing Guide, which focuses on the most current techniques to catch specific fish species
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Sep 29, 2016, 05:31 PM
Cold mornings are making crazy! Come on ICE! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Sep 29, 2016, 10:29 PM
now Pooley, we gonna get together this year on the ice??? lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Oct 04, 2016, 04:29 PM
Yes sir, we will!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 14, 2016, 07:39 AM
This years SENY gathering will be held at the Gander Mtn ,100 N Galleria Dr, Middletown, NY 10941 · (845) 692-5600 .on November 19th 2016...the hours for the gathering will begin 10 am .

I am encouraging members to bring a show and tell item and/or a topic for discussion ...share your experiences ,wisdom and tried and true techniques with your fellow members .

I am also asking members if they wish to supply a snack ,refreshments, paper products etc please post to this thread so members can see what others will be bringing and to avoid duplications .

Hope you all can make it .

Ps I know the date/times may not be convenient for some members ..but I chose the times after careful considerations(the date was the only one available for the lodge not to interfere with a holiday weekend,etc)

Please Keep This Thread Positive with your postings .

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Oct 16, 2016, 01:10 AM
This years SENY gathering will be held at the Gander Mtn ,100 N Galleria Dr, Middletown, NY 10941 · (845) 692-5600 .on November 19th 2016...the hours for the gathering will begin 10 am .

I am encouraging members to bring a show and tell item and/or a topic for discussion ...share your experiences ,wisdom and tried and true techniques with your fellow members .

I am also asking members if they wish to supply a snack ,refreshments, paper products etc please post to this thread so members can see what others will be bringing and to avoid duplications .

Hope you all can make it .

Ps I know the date/times may not be convenient for some members ..but I chose the times after careful considerations(the date was the only one available for the lodge not to interfere with a holiday weekend,etc)

Please Keep This Thread Positive with your postings .



Thanks for the info Diehard !!  We'll be there !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 16, 2016, 03:39 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for the time you put in to organizing the preseason gatherings . Look forward to renewing relationships with members I have met and gotten to know since joining Ice Shanty and making relationships with members attending I have not gotten to know yet. Think I still have name tags left from last years gathering which I will bring with me. Do you know if Gander Mountain will be selling the New this season Frabill float suit that is U.S. Coast Guard approved as a life vest ? Be nice if we could have a suit at the event so folks could check out it's features compared to other float suits on the market.
Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 16, 2016, 09:37 AM
Do you know if Gander Mountain will be selling the New this season Frabill float suit that is U.S. Coast Guard approved as a life vest ? Be nice if we could have a suit at the event so folks could check out it's features compared to other float suits on the market.
Mr.Clean/Steve

Don't know ...I would think based on years past with less and less Frabill stuff on store display I'd say no ...I would think some of Clams float suits may be on display ...they have had lots of Clam products on display for several seasons now.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Oct 16, 2016, 01:16 PM
Was in there today and they have all the ice fishing tags up but nothing on the shelves lol they are starting early this year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 20, 2016, 01:52 PM
http://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/winter-outlook-warm-south-cooler-north-middling-in-middle/ar-AAjc1cy
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Oct 24, 2016, 04:31 PM
Every forecasting station I check has a different winter outlook some say its going to be an average winter temp and snow wise while others say its going to be warm and dry or cold and dry or cold and snow..... glad they all think the same  :cookoo: :blink:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Oct 24, 2016, 06:55 PM
It will be what it is....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 27, 2016, 07:40 AM
well its SNOWING here now at my house!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Oct 29, 2016, 08:45 PM
TO EVERYONE THAT HAS GOTTEN MY SPOONS IN THE PAST. IF YOU GO TO THE GET TOGETHER AT GANDER MOUNTAIN BRING THEM WITH YOU AND I WILL CHANGE THE HOOKS TO THE VMC HOOKS THAT ARE NOW STANDARD IN THE SPOONS. had allot of people, myself included, having the Mustads bending and breaking, even on bluegills. I stand behind my workmanship and will correct for you all...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: masoneddie on Oct 30, 2016, 06:24 AM
Thanks John...stand up guy right there!   :clap: :thumbsup: 
Will be in touch with you soon for another order...keep up the good work!    :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 10, 2016, 01:14 PM
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Nov 10, 2016, 04:58 PM
TO EVERYONE THAT HAS GOTTEN MY SPOONS IN THE PAST. IF YOU GO TO THE GET TOGETHER AT GANDER MOUNTAIN BRING THEM WITH YOU AND I WILL CHANGE THE HOOKS TO THE VMC HOOKS THAT ARE NOW STANDARD IN THE SPOONS. had allot of people, myself included, having the Mustads bending and breaking, even on bluegills. I stand behind my workmanship and will correct for you all...

Awesome that you are doing this, John. I won't be able to make it to the get together but would like to pick up some hooks to swap my spoons out. Could you let us know exactly what VMC hook and size you are using on the new spoons?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 10, 2016, 05:02 PM
same sizes, #9650BN   send me your contact info and ill get in touch with you to try to get together to swap out the hooks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 16, 2016, 08:24 AM
so this Saturday will be the get together at Gander Mountain. I hope to be there with my small spoons, hooks for replacements of both large and smalls. I might have to call it off tho due to a family issue, I will not know till that day...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 17, 2016, 05:33 AM
 With this Saturday being the opening day of gun season, I will be in a tree waiting for bambi. I hope the gathering goes off good      I would have liked to have been there, but the  timing was bad for this year.    Hopefully we can meet up on the ice, assuming we get ice this year. Ha ha ha ha
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 18, 2016, 05:36 AM
the date should have been talked about instead of just set! we are a group not just people following one man.

this is the worst possible day of the year to have set it...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 18, 2016, 07:40 AM
True, but it probably was the reason the date was open....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Nov 18, 2016, 10:22 PM
well the meeting can take place anytime, not only before the season... hard to believe that theres not a day from December till march ...

I cannot make it. contact me for hook replacement of boss spoons...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 21, 2016, 03:48 PM

Record Report

Issued: 1:55 AM EST Nov. 21, 2016 – National Weather Service


... Record daily maximum snowfall set at Binghamton NY...

 a record snowfall of 10.2 inch(es) was set at Binghamton NY yesterday.
This breaks the old record of 3.1 set in 1961.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 24, 2016, 06:12 PM
Winter Weather Outlook  2016/2017Hudson Valley

http://www.twcnews.com/nys/hudson-valley/news/2016/11/21/winter-weather-outlook-hudson-valley.html

Think we are in for an average winter temperature wise ...w/less snow

at or below average temps for December ...so maybe an early start
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 25, 2016, 12:14 AM
How was the get together ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Nov 25, 2016, 06:04 AM
The get together at Gander was great!  h. diehard (as always) did a great job, samples, stickers, brochures, new ice fishing set ups, cold weather gear, a wealth of knowledge and a whole lot more. Mr Clean had a full list of ice contests, cold weather gear and ice fishing equipment. Donuts and coffee tasted great, and tho' it's more fun to drink it, talking about good beer is a close second.


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 26, 2016, 12:33 AM
Greetings hope everyone had a good thanksgiving with friends and family. This year's preseason saw low attendance after BlueSail and his children left only Havejigswilltravel his wife and brother showed up at the lodge room of Gander mountain in Middletown,NY. Like BlueSail stated Hardwater Diehard secured various catalogs and some free items  for members to take home. Catalogs from 13 Fishing,Eskimo, Ion Ice Augers, Custom Jigs&Spins, and a few other companies . I went home with a rotating power minnow from CJS and a lanyard from 13 Fishing.
   Unfortunately Hardwater Diehard is not able to reserve the lodge room one year in advance so when he went to book for this year the only open Saturday in November was the 19 TH. He wanted to avoid Thanksgiving weekend and month of December due to chance of Winter weather on day of event. Back in 2013 when the first preseason gathering was held around Dec.15 Th it snowed that day and only 4 people showed up at Gander Mountain. In past years members have made the drive from Long Island to attend, Havejigswilltravel lives in Parsipany,NJ. his brother came from Round Out,NY. (Greene County)
  In 2017 when June arrives I will remind Hardwater to look into reserving the room he also tries to have the event when Gander Mountain will have it's ice fishing gear/equipment selections out on display. I'm sure he will avoid opening day of Big game/deer hunting firearm season in the future.
 The list of Fire deportment and one hunting club contest I compiled is for events in Sullivan County. All dates given are based on previous years and subject to change. Once I have comfirmed dates for each contest I will pass the information onto moderator AdkRoy for him to include in the yearly ice fishing contest thread he mantains each year. The thread can be found stickied near the top of page 1 of New York Community/board .
  If anyone wants a copy of contest list please send me a personal message with your name and mailing address and I will send you a copy.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 26, 2016, 10:29 AM
Hey gang! I have not been around much, but I'm still kicking! Looking forward to ice fishing this year! Sorry I missed the gathering, but not much I could do. I wanted to bring My antique augers there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 06, 2016, 07:38 PM
A local Sullivan Co. small lake water temp this past weekend was 35°.
I'm planning to be on the ice by Dec 20th; below freezing forecasted starting next week...fish on ;)

 :clap:

Bill
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 06, 2016, 08:10 PM
A local Sullivan Co. small lake water temp this past weekend was 35°.
I'm planning to be on the ice by Dec 20th; below freezing forecasted starting next week...fish on ;)

 :clap:

Bill

Thinkn that's a real possibility ...plan to be out there around Christmas
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 06, 2016, 09:33 PM
 BlueSail thank you for the report,looks like the colder temperatures are finally coming to our area.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 07, 2016, 04:45 AM
Looking at the Accuweather15 day forecast for Rock Hill NY ...looks to be vey few days above freezing . ;D now if the wind cooperates all will be good. Small ponds should be good by Christmas... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: joechicago on Dec 08, 2016, 11:06 AM
Anyone fish long island lakes? Would like some tips on where's good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 10, 2016, 12:26 AM
Joechicago these two members live on Long Island ,IceBalls and Redneck Fish Finder. If neither one of these gentlemen reply to your post use the personal/private message feature on this website to contact them with your question. If you are not familiar with this feature reply back to this thread and I will attempt to walk you through the process.
  Also please update your profile with your general location it helps out in answering your questions. I'm assuming you live in Chicago or used to and recently moved to South Eastern,NY. .
Sorry I can not give you lake names, I live by Newburgh,NY. /Orange County.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYICE84 on Dec 10, 2016, 04:12 AM
Joechicago these two members live on Long Island ,IceBalls and Redneck Fish Finder. If neither one of these gentlemen reply to your post use the personal/private message feature on this website to contact them with your question. If you are not familiar with this feature reply back to this thread and I will attempt to walk you through the process.
  Also please update your profile with your general location it helps out in answering your questions. I'm assuming you live in Chicago or used to and recently moved to South Eastern,NY. .
Sorry I can not give you lake names, I live by Newburgh,NY. /Orange County.
Steve



I fish the island whenever it locks up, I'll shoot joe some tips
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 10, 2016, 05:29 AM
thank you for helping a fellow ice fishermen out NYICE84 .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: joechicago on Dec 10, 2016, 02:10 PM
Thanks guys. I'll start getting ready for adventure.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYICE84 on Dec 10, 2016, 04:53 PM
Thanks guys. I'll start getting ready for adventure.

I gotta good feeling my adventures are gonna start the week of christmas off the island  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 10, 2016, 07:06 PM
Weather for the next two weeks for LI is not looking good, most days above freezing. Weather for Sullivan sure does look promising though  :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 11, 2016, 03:16 AM
Joechicago you are welcome happy to help a fellow I.S. member out . You will find most members here more then willing to try and help each other .

 NYBasser my apologies forgot you also reside on Long Island or as it is commonly called by those in south eastern NY. "The Island"

I was out Saturday afternoon a few of the smaller bodies of water I passed were covered with a thin layer of ice. The forecasted snow should help cool any open waters if daytime high temperatures stay in the mid thirties small,shallower high elevation lakes in Sullivan county should be good by Christmas.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYICE84 on Dec 11, 2016, 04:21 AM
Weather for the next two weeks for LI is not looking good, most days above freezing. Weather for Sullivan sure does look promising though  :)

praying we get lucky , always nice to be able to hit the ice 3 4 times a weeks vs once a week having to travel north or out of state, my spots in pa will be ready real soon!!!   :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Dec 11, 2016, 08:03 AM
In the last 30 years, I can count on the fingers of one hand how many times I was able to fish here on LI.  My car AUTOMATICALLY heads upstate if I want to find ice I can walk on !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 11, 2016, 08:18 AM
3/4" yesterday early AM, gotta be +1" now!!

I'll head out soon and check; I'm going crazy...hoping this snow/rain tonight & tomorrow don't ruin it...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 11, 2016, 08:28 AM
3/4" yesterday early AM, gotta be +1" now!!

I'll head out soon and check; I'm going crazy...hoping this snow/rain tonight & tomorrow don't ruin it...

Thanks for the report ...that lake week temperature forecast should even things out should this expected snow foul things up ...think that lil pond might be good to go by the weekend maybe .   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 11, 2016, 09:29 AM
I am getting ready to go do a per snowfall ice check. wearing my suit with picks, and bringing dry clothes for WHEN I get wet... lol

some call me crazy I call myself addicted...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: troutslayer97 on Dec 11, 2016, 10:00 AM
Small pond in Delaware County had 1- 1 1/2 in. When I checked about 15 minutes ago.  Hopefully this snow/rain won't screw it up. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 11, 2016, 12:36 PM
Drove upstate on the thruway from middletown to glens falls and all the small ponds are frozen over... won't be long if the temps hang around
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Dec 11, 2016, 01:53 PM
Anybody have a ice report for Lake Superior.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: snakemansteve on Dec 11, 2016, 02:42 PM
Morgan Lake in Dutchess County has an inch over most of the lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Dec 11, 2016, 03:33 PM
does white pond freeze early? im dying to try my vex flx28
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYICE84 on Dec 11, 2016, 05:36 PM
In the last 30 years, I can count on the fingers of one hand how many times I was able to fish here on LI.  My car AUTOMATICALLY heads upstate if I want to find ice I can walk on !!
[/quote
 you never know , i usually head north or west , but it is super awesome to be able to fish local , like i said before fingers crossed   out of the last 7 years I had 5 seasons on the island    :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 11, 2016, 06:55 PM
Anybody have a ice report for Lake Superior.
not even worth checking there yet. I checked 2 smaller ponds that are only 5-6 foot deep at best and in 2 foot of water there was 1 1/2 of ice.

THERE IS NO SAFE ICE IN SULLIVAN COUNTY AS OF YET! on spot I checked is on top of the highest mountain where the temps are the coldest.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Dec 11, 2016, 07:20 PM
Not ready yet but my lakes in Sullivan locked up with no open water.......hopefully temps stay good......
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 13, 2016, 07:55 PM
 I will be finishing up deer season before I even think of stepping on the ice, it is way too unreliable to trust. At least down here.  We will have a great season, just be patient.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 13, 2016, 11:35 PM
I went again on the 13th and did another ice check. hit 6 or 7 lakes all over Sullivan county. NO GOOD ICE TO BE FOUND ANYWHERE! mainly checked shallow waters but a few were 20+fow and all had the same conditions. ice is layered, 3/4-1 inch with 3/4-1 inch water on top and then 1 1/2 of snow ice. average water depth where I was able to look was 2 foot, crackin too bad to go out deeper....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 14, 2016, 06:23 PM
Y bone removal neat video


https://www.facebook.com/MNHuntingClub/videos/1118691308187672/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 15, 2016, 07:58 PM
Just dug a hole, only a bit more than two inches on my small Sullivan Co. Lake.    Sad that this cold spell has not made more but I have hopes (plans!) to fish early Saturday morning, bound to be considerably thicker by then.

I stopped at Tom's bait, he said no mousies this year due to drought, bummer!
Bought wax worms so I'd hate for them to go to waste Saturday...Fish on!

 Bill
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 15, 2016, 08:03 PM
Just dug a hole, only a bit more than two inches on my small Sullivan Co. Lake.    Sad that this cold spell has not made more but I have hopes (plans!) to fish early Saturday morning, bound to be considerably thicker by then.

I stopped at Tom's bait, he said no mousies this year due to drought, bummer!
Bought wax worms so I'd hate for them to go to waste Saturday...Fish on!

 Bill

 :thumbsup:  thanks for the heads up ..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 16, 2016, 08:23 AM
I stopped at Tom's bait, he said no mousies this year due to drought, bummer!

you can always buy them online
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kLuo on Dec 16, 2016, 10:45 AM
you can always buy them online

They aren't available in large quantities online either. You can only buy small amounts and they are significantly more expensive than normal.

If you know of a place that is selling them in bulk, please let us know!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: quailman2 on Dec 16, 2016, 12:53 PM
Hey guys any changes up in Sullivan co? Any ice reports yet on lake superior
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Dec 16, 2016, 04:59 PM
back side of Sodom has a thick 5". got some nice perch there today. watch out there are the normal soft spots.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Dec 16, 2016, 09:24 PM
back side of Sodom has a thick 5". got some nice perch there today. watch out there are the normal soft spots.

Good early ice.  Unfortunately the forecast after tomorrow is no good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 17, 2016, 08:33 AM
Greetings Happy Holidays to all of you. I see some of you have already made your first trip of the 2016-17 ice fishing season congratulations. The snow we are currently receiving will slow down ice formation so please be careful if attempting to go out on this early/first ice. Thank you to BlueSail and BossJ for your reports.

  Here are some phone numbers that maybe of use to some of you.

 Sterling Forest State Park visitors center (845)-351-5907 ,   Harriman State Park (845)-429-8257 , Lake Tiorotti field office (Harriman State Park)   (845)-351-2568
If you call either Sterling Forest or Harriman State Park should be able to get reports on both parks. Also believe there is a reports and conditions thread for the parks started by member Pooley.   REMEMBER BOTH OF THESE PARKS REQUIRE A MINNIMUM OF 6  INCHES OF ICE BEFORE THEY WILL OPEN LAKES WHERE IC FISHING IS ALLOWED> ALSO ICE CONDITIONS ARE NOT CHECKED DAILY THE SAME RANGER STAFF COVERS BOTH PARKS AND IN MY OPINION COULD USE MORE EMPLOYEES> (SHORT HANDED)

Winding Hills Park   ranger station (845)-457-4918    This park is off of route 17k in the town of Montgomery only main lake (Diamond Lake  is open for ice fishing when ice conditions are safe in opinion of park staff. there is a sign just inside park entrance that tells if lake is open for ice fishing. The two closet bait shops are Tom's in Fair Oaks/Middletown and thruway Sporting Goods in Walden.

 I compiled a list of ice fishing contest in Sullivan County for the preseason gathering if anyone would like a copy please send me a personal message with your mailing address. All dates listed are tentative based on previous years contests. When I get more info. on these contests will pass it on to AdkRoy for inclusion in the contest thread found stickied near top of New York Community board.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Dec 17, 2016, 11:23 AM
Thanks MrClean.....great job !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 17, 2016, 12:13 PM
Fish307 FB live seminars NOW
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 17, 2016, 06:15 PM
Found 5 inches of ice this afternoon, I sure wish I did not have to spend most of the day plowing, shoveling...
Finally got my line wet, though only a short time, caught a few panfish and will be out there early tomorrow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 17, 2016, 11:04 PM
Found 5 inches of ice this afternoon, I sure wish I did not have to spend most of the day plowing, shoveling...
Finally got my line wet, though only a short time, caught a few panfish and will be out there early tomorrow!

be careful calling for upper 40s and rain
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 18, 2016, 09:25 AM
Lil Video to help out with the itch



love the IDO guys ...they fish ..film ...produce...put out weekly ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PLGoose88 on Dec 18, 2016, 07:38 PM
Anyone ever fish stissing pond?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: eyesfishing on Dec 19, 2016, 08:20 AM
Be careful everyone. I went to a certain lake in sullivan county yesterday and fell through up to my ballsak.

We formed maybe 2 good inches of ice, but then got 2 feet of snow, which insulated that ice from getting any thicker. Then we got rain and warm temperatures to rot what good ice we had. Now that melted snow/ice layer froze back up and created a very dangerous scenario.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 19, 2016, 08:45 AM
I fished Sullivan both Sat and Sun and had 5 solid inches both days, even in the pouring rain on Sunday - 5 inches ice and 2 inches water on top! On the other side of the lake I was told there was +3...
Kinda fun fishing in the rain, it was 50° and the water was pouring into the holes...spring was in the air! This arctic blast we are having again will likely add a couple more inches, my lake might just be set for the year unless January is warm  :)
Plenty of gills caught, only dink perch sadly.

I might get the quad out there tomorrow...

Safe and tight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 19, 2016, 02:16 PM
Got out today in Orange County on a private pond I fish caught some Crappies but overall slow day
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Dec 19, 2016, 04:32 PM
was looking to fish the back side of Sodom again tomorrow after work. can anybody please steer me in the right direction to walters house. not looking for honey holes or anything but some help would be greatly appreciated. never caught one and would be over the moon if I did. pm if necessary. found some 12" yellow perch so I think im going in the right direction. thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 19, 2016, 04:59 PM
Almost forgot to mention I used my new clam drill plate with a 7" lazer and M18 Fuel (1200lb torque model) and holy hell does that thing cut fast.... only problem i had was if I would just gun it when trying to drill it would spin around on the top of the ice and not catch if there was no pressure put on it and also when it would break through at the bottom if i wasn't paying attention and didn't lift up a little it wouldn't break through clean and I would have to reverse out and slowly drill down again. I'm gonna test out the mora I have laying in the garage and see how that works compared to the lazer
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Dec 19, 2016, 05:46 PM
Nice catch of fish.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 20, 2016, 05:00 PM
Got out again today for a couple hours found 7" of ice where I was. Ended up with 20 crappies all around the 8"-9" range didn't keep any.

On a side note put the 7" mora on the clam plate today. Spun around a little more on top of the ice than the lazer and cut a little slower through the ice than the lazer seemed to. However, it did cut better at the bottom of the ice than the lazer did so it was kind of a wash. Think I'm gonna stick with the lazer as it cut through the ice quicker so I'd be able to get more holes out of it. Drilled 27 hole on a battery that had 2 of 5 bars left and still had power so up to about 50 holes... 27 thru 7" (189" total) of ice with the mora and roghly 23 thru 4" (92" total) of ice with the lazer. Both days were around 25* for a temp and left the battery attached to the drill on the ice. Also the battery wasn't fully charged to begin with yesterday so looks like it'll be able to drill plenty of holes for the way I fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 20, 2016, 05:04 PM
On my Lazer/Clam plate set up ...I loosened the blade bolts and then retighten them ..that seemed to fix some hang up issues ...its a bit of a leaning curve when you first get started with plate .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PLGoose88 on Dec 20, 2016, 08:13 PM
Looking to get out Thursday in Putnam County. Will let everyone know what i find.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Dec 21, 2016, 08:29 AM
Got out again today for a couple hours found 7" of ice where I was. Ended up with 20 crappies all around the 8"-9" range didn't keep any.

On a side note put the 7" mora on the clam plate today. Spun around a little more on top of the ice than the lazer and cut a little slower through the ice than the lazer seemed to. However, it did cut better at the bottom of the ice than the lazer did so it was kind of a wash. Think I'm gonna stick with the lazer as it cut through the ice quicker so I'd be able to get more holes out of it. Drilled 27 hole on a battery that had 2 of 5 bars left and still had power so up to about 50 holes... 27 thru 7" (189" total) of ice with the mora and roghly 23 thru 4" (92" total) of ice with the lazer. Both days were around 25* for a temp and left the battery attached to the drill on the ice. Also the battery wasn't fully charged to begin with yesterday so looks like it'll be able to drill plenty of holes for the way I fish

I have the same drill and 8" Fin Bore (laser blades), had the same problem when I had the drill on high speed (#2). I put the drill on low speed and it worked great and still cut the holes fast.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 21, 2016, 12:04 PM
----SAVE THE DATE----
 Saturday January 28, 2017. The Fallsburg Fire Department will have their annual Ice Fishing Contest. 6am-3pm at the Fireman's park. Trophies, cash prizes, etc
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 21, 2016, 12:21 PM
I have the same drill and 8" Fin Bore (laser blades), had the same problem when I had the drill on high speed (#2). I put the drill on low speed and it worked great and still cut the holes fast.

Drill was on low speed (1)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Dec 21, 2016, 06:39 PM
----SAVE THE DATE----
 Saturday January 28, 2017. The Fallsburg Fire Department will have their annual Ice Fishing Contest. 6am-3pm at the Fireman's park. Trophies, cash prizes, etc
which body of water do they have the derby on?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 21, 2016, 06:49 PM
which body of water do they have the derby on?

Westwood Dr T/Fallsburg...12733  I believe...known as Echo lake or Alta lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Dec 21, 2016, 08:43 PM
Glad to hear that this cold snap gave us good Ice already...one problem ...I got an 8 pointer that is still hanging  and solid as a rock!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 22, 2016, 01:38 AM
Glad to hear that this cold snap gave us good Ice already...one problem ...I got an 8 pointer that is still hanging  and solid as a rock!!
[/quoteFunny how it went from so warm it would spoil, straight to it will freeze in a day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 22, 2016, 10:53 AM
best i could find on mousies is from knutsonslivebait normally i don't use them because they charge shipping but it is what it is.... 240 for 46.62 total stupid $11 shipping on an item that weighs less than a pound unbelievable lol... brakes down to .19 a mousie without the shipping woulda been .14 a mousie... also theres some on ebay 100 for $20 or you can bid on 500 and hope for the best usually its over $60 lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Dec 22, 2016, 12:16 PM
WAXIES....PETCO......$16 FOR 500
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 22, 2016, 12:26 PM
WAXXIES = CRITTERGRUB.COM     PRICE VERIES BY HOW MANY YOU ORDER. I GOT 5000 AND IT BROUGHT IT DOWN TO $5.60 PER TIN OF 250
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 22, 2016, 12:27 PM
WAXXIES = CRITTERGRUB.COM     PRICE VERIES BY HOW MANY YOU ORDER. I GOT 5000 AND IT BROUGHT IT DOWN TO $5.60 PER TIN OF 250
AND SHIPPING IS INCLUDED IN THE PRICE!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 22, 2016, 12:41 PM
IMO mousies are the best live bait for jigging. Always done better with them compared to wax worms spikes the mousies have better action. But to each their own
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 24, 2016, 05:43 AM
these spoons are no joke!!! got my personal best crappy yesterday.

(http://i1171.photobucket.com/albums/r546/boss-jigs/IMGP1550_zps4peiwhll.jpg)[/URL]
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 24, 2016, 05:44 AM
that was 2.18 lbs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Dec 24, 2016, 06:45 AM
What a slab bro!!!! Where can you get boss spoons?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Dec 24, 2016, 08:15 AM
Loudmouth I just got my shipment of mousses from Knutsons also. You're right about paying 11 bucks for shipping, but at least I'll have some good bait. I don't think there is any better bait for pan fish then mousses.
I wonder how long it will take them to sell out?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Forest on Dec 24, 2016, 08:33 AM
Anybody ever go to Sports Nuts Inc? Do they carry live bait?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bucktailnick on Dec 24, 2016, 08:37 AM
Hello everyone. Can somebody give an ice report for putnam or Westchester counties? Looks like open water fishing is officially done and time to get on the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 24, 2016, 08:38 AM
Anybody ever go to Sports Nuts Inc? Do they carry live bait?

Yes ..but I would call ...they may not have got a shipment in lately ...fishing slows down after the summer and most bait shops figure on the ice kick off around the first week in January .

(845) 794-2000
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Forest on Dec 24, 2016, 08:39 AM
Thanks!
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 24, 2016, 08:40 AM
Hello everyone. Can somebody give an ice report for putnam or Westchester counties? Looks like open water fishing is officially done and time to get on the ice.

Check the NYS reports and conditions board. Thought I saw some recent reports out that way .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 24, 2016, 09:00 AM
Sports Nuts is open, I got fat heads (or were they pinheads, I don't know. they have shiners too) and waxies yesterday. I was told they have no plans to close down this winter. He was busy when I was there...He does not think they will be getting mousees. They expect spikes next week, I'm going to try them for  the first time this year since mousees not available.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 24, 2016, 09:08 AM


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 24, 2016, 09:22 AM
thanks for links dh, squirmy little b@stards should get me on the perch again!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 24, 2016, 09:30 AM
Toms sometimes has the mixed colored maggies/euro larva ...I have recently switched to wax worms as my go to live bait . But maggies can be stored in a bait puck in the fridge for numerous outings ...pretty hardy and EZPZ maintenance . Waxies need 55-60 F I believe and are temperamental with temperature swings. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 24, 2016, 09:54 AM
Merry Christmas and Happy Chanukah's to all my fellow Southern/South East NY. Ice Shanty members. Congratulations to those of you who have already made your first trips of the season some good looking fish being harvested. I see a few new to me screen names ,welcome everyone.
Forest besides Sport Nuts in Rock Hill, there is Tom's bait shop in Fairs Oaks/Middletown,NY. area (exit 116 off of route 17).
To the person interested in Boss Spoons send Boss J a personal message and he will send you purchase information. Combining his knowledge of local water and panfish species Boss J has finished among the prize winners (yellow perch,crappie) at multiple Sullivan County,NY. fire dept. ice fishing contests.
Bucktailnick I thought read some people were fishing at Sodum . I would check the Baitshop list and make a few phone calls before planning a trip.
Hardwater diehard thank you for the info. on Fallsburg,NY. Fire Dept. contest. Also maggot hooking videos. Just for everyone knowledge Echo/Alta Lake are the same body of water name depends on what map you look at or who you talk with about the lake. Once you are on Westwood Dr. look for fish signs by entrance to Fire Dept.'s property signs put up day of contest.

 I plan to get out scouting some local lakes this coming week will post report on ice conditions. Also will try and get more information on various fire dept. ice fishing contests.

 A good ice fishing season to all of you. Safe journeys to everyone traveling this Holiday season.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 24, 2016, 10:49 AM
Loudmouth I just got my shipment of mousses from Knutsons also. You're right about paying 11 bucks for shipping, but at least I'll have some good bait. I don't think there is any better bait for pan fish then mousses.
I wonder how long it will take them to sell out?

idk but I'm ordering mine on monday getting 13 of the 24 packs splitting it with my uncle lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 24, 2016, 01:54 PM
Anybody ever go to Sports Nuts Inc? Do they carry live bait?
call them to make sure sport nuts phone number   845 794 2000
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 24, 2016, 02:01 PM
sports nuts is not a good place to get waxxies from! the heat is barely on there and shut off after hours so they get too cold and often are dead or just about that way...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 25, 2016, 03:01 PM
Looking to head out to Superior/Morningside tomorrow, anybody know the ice conditions in the area? Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Dec 25, 2016, 08:11 PM
anybody hit up Sodom. supposed to be 15tonight. haven't drove by all weekend. how did it fair with all the mild and wet weather? if its good ill be in the black frabil suitcase shack. stop by
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 25, 2016, 09:21 PM
Looking to head out to Superior/Morningside tomorrow, anybody know the ice conditions in the area? Thanks
the shores are starting to give way. there was a few spots today that had open water along the shore...
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Post by: NYBasser on Dec 25, 2016, 09:29 PM
the shores are starting to give way. there was a few spots today that had open water along the shore...

Do you know the general thickness of the ice? Would hate to drive 2 hrs to find bad ice...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beercap on Dec 25, 2016, 10:31 PM
anybody hit up Sodom. supposed to be 15tonight. haven't drove by all weekend. how did it fair with all the mild and wet weather? if its good ill be in the black frabil suitcase shack. stop by

I was down there saturday morning to visit the parents, fished it in the rain. Had between 5-7" by the causeway, the shoreline is getting a bit sketchy though. I would be careful but it's most likely still safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 26, 2016, 04:06 AM
Do you know the general thickness of the ice? Would hate to drive 2 hrs to find bad ice...
IF you can get on it then its a lil over 5. but again the shores are getting very soft or melting completely.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Dec 26, 2016, 07:58 AM
thanks beercap. ill keep u guys posted
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Dec 26, 2016, 12:26 PM
Did a little scouting today....

White Pond is safe in front of the dam. There was about 5 - 7 inches where I checked.  Be advised that the water level is way down as there is ongoing dam work being done and the west side of the parking area is taken up by a construction crew.

Also checked Sodom (East Branch) by the causeway. Never got on the ice to check the thickness as the edges were weak and or non existent. There was someone out there fishing with his kids. Water level was down here as well.

May give White Pond a shot next weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Dec 26, 2016, 02:03 PM
That was me. Threw the kids over the gap in the ice. Gotta be 8-10" out there. Probably about a dozen guys out there when I left. Had marks all day. Just dinks. Guys came out behind me and I told them they could use my holes
 they wound up getting some nice  perch on tips with minnows. I was just jiggin.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: setthook on Dec 26, 2016, 03:39 PM
Does anyone know of any bait shops around or close to
Dutchess County that carry sucker minnows.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Dec 26, 2016, 04:27 PM
That was me. Threw the kids over the gap in the ice. Gotta be 8-10" out there. Probably about a dozen guys out there when I left. Had marks all day. Just dinks. Guys came out behind me and I told them they could use my holes
 they wound up getting some nice  perch on tips with minnows. I was just jiggin.

Thanks!  Hopefully after the warm up the beginning of this week, the edges will firm up the next week or so. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 26, 2016, 04:29 PM
Greetings I had off from work today so made a scouting trip to some lakes in Sullivan county. You can find my report of trip in the Sullivan small waters thread /Reports -Conditions community/board. Lakes I visited were Waneta in Livingston Manor area, Loch Sheldrake and Morningside (Hurleyville/Town of Fallsburg.) There were a couple people out on Waneta and around 6 people fishing at Morningside. I was able to get onto ice at Morningside by the playground .
  Setthook there is a bait shop in Pawling area called D's Sport & Tackle shop  (845)-855-1520 I have no idea if this shop carries suckers. Also off of route 52 on Little lane in Town of Newburgh(Orange county) is Wards bait shop give them a call (845)-518-4274 (shop hours M-F 8 AM-6PM,Sat. &AM-6PM,Sun.6AM-2PM

I also stopped at the Swan Lake and Loch Sheldrake fire houses and left letters requesting information on their respective ice fishing contests. While in Livingston Manor dropped in the Fur,Fin& Feather sport shop starting Jan.1 shop hours will be 9AM to 5 PM with the shop closed on Tues. and Wed.

A good ice fishing season to all, hopefully I will meet some of you on one of the area lakes.
Steve
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Post by: pooley on Dec 26, 2016, 04:53 PM
We hit North-South Lake today. Did fairly well. Cold and windy. 4-5 inches, shore was solid.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jef on Dec 26, 2016, 08:41 PM
just a heads up wards bait & tackle is closed now kendall ( owner) passed away from cancer a few months ago
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: setthook on Dec 27, 2016, 08:35 AM
Yes....very sadly Kendall has passed away. He is truly missed. And D's in Pawling doesn't carry them either. Really looking for these big sucker minnows. Somebody has to know where to gettem. I will travel. Maybe somewhere in Orange County, or Columbia County or even Sullivan. Please help
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 27, 2016, 12:20 PM
Yes....very sadly Kendall has passed away. He is truly missed. And D's in Pawling doesn't carry them either. Really looking for these big sucker minnows. Somebody has to know where to gettem. I will travel. Maybe somewhere in Orange County, or Columbia County or even Sullivan. Please help

find a local creek with them and trap em yourself! Oh wait NYS is idiotic and doesn't let your do that anymore.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 27, 2016, 03:00 PM
 Jef thank you for the info. on Ward's bait & tackle did not know the owner had passed away ,I did not visit the shop often but he sure packed a lot of merchandise into that place.
Setthook if you would please update your profile with your general location it would help others answer your questions . I believe there is an archery equip. store in Red Hook,NY. (northern Dutchess) that also carries fishing equip. and maybe sell live bait fish.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 28, 2016, 05:46 PM
https://www.facebook.com/events/203466363449447/

Annual ice fishing contest jan. 28th 2017 on swan lake. Bait fish available for purchase, refreshments available all day. Awards for largest fish, and our annual firefighters bragging rights trophy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 29, 2016, 05:42 AM
ok guys the time is about here, whos interested to get together for a lil contest???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 29, 2016, 01:51 PM
Thank you for the information on Swan Lake fire dept. contest Hardwater Diehard . Interesting that they have decided to hold their contest on the Same Saturday as Fallsburg Fire Dept.'s contest .
Steve
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 29, 2016, 01:55 PM
Thank you for the information on Swan Lake fire dept. contest Hardwater Diehard . Interesting that they have decided to hold their contest on the Same Saturday as Fallsburg Fire Dept.'s contest .
Steve

Happens every so often between these two FD's.... only so many Saturdays in the regular ice season .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 29, 2016, 02:01 PM
Hurelyville FD contest Morningside Lake.... February 11th,2017 @ 7 AM-3PM  $5.00 for adults


http://www.hurleyvilleny.com/hfdfish.htm
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 29, 2016, 06:27 PM
If you have kids, I heard the liberty elks sponsors a  kids contest on swan lake usually first weekend in Feb.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 29, 2016, 06:32 PM
find a local creek with them and trap em yourself! Oh wait NYS is idiotic and doesn't let your do that anymore.....

That was always a fun part of the ice fishing tradition. Not to mention economical, and a healthier more natural bait!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Dec 29, 2016, 08:14 PM
Fished loch sheldrake today in snow...south side parallel to 52 launched from Dec access ...down those wretched steps!! Anyone know what happen to the nice access that is on backside of lake behind the apartments? Used to be a much easier way to get on that lake ..now there is a chain across the dirt road and posted signs.  There is a bunch on garbage and old furniture dumped there so I am wondering if that sparked the unfortunate change...bummer . If you venture onto that lake, careful with the ice or the lack thereof around the dock....healthy 4-6" otherwise....thinking of heading back Saturday or possibly Huntington...any reports for Huntington?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimc1965 on Dec 30, 2016, 04:22 AM
Can someone recommend a spot to purchase bait in the Bethel area. I live in northern NJ and will be looking to ice fish in the area and was looking for a bait store. Thank you. Jim
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 30, 2016, 06:32 AM
Can someone recommend a spot to purchase bait in the Bethel area. I live in northern NJ and will be looking to ice fish in the area and was looking for a bait store. Thank you. Jim

Call and make sure the establishment is still in operation and what they supply

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=154985.0

The local Wal marts sell licenses

These two I use often but do not sell licenses

Sports nuts  250 Rock Hill Dr, Rock Hill, NY 12775  (845) 794-2000


Toms Bait  729 Prosperous Valley Rd, Middletown, NY 10940  (845) 733-4642

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Dec 30, 2016, 07:48 AM
Has anyone ventured up to Highland lake yet? Wondering if Ice is safe?
If you guys don't mind sharing, where exactly is Loch Sheldrake lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 30, 2016, 07:58 AM
Has anyone ventured up to Highland lake yet? Wondering if Ice is safe?
If you guys don't mind sharing, where exactly is Loch Sheldrake lake?

12759 zip code    Near Bum n Kels bar...  Off rt 52 and Hasbrouck Rd  T/Fallsburg  ...DEC lot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 30, 2016, 08:15 AM
Can someone recommend a spot to purchase bait in the Bethel area. I live in northern NJ and will be looking to ice fish in the area and was looking for a bait store. Thank you. Jim
There is also Sportsmens Den on 52a near fosterdale (845)887-4800. Good guys, have licenses, fire arms, etc.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Dec 30, 2016, 08:40 AM
Agway right on 17 used to carry bait. I don't know of if they still do. Lochsheldrake is a town and lake  west north east of Monticello off of rt52...access is not easy to Lake and becareful of the open water / thin ice at the base of the steps you would need to go down
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lineman0406 on Dec 30, 2016, 07:19 PM
Anyone know if there's safe ice on superior or swinging bridge?
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Post by: cmpnd1 on Dec 31, 2016, 06:07 AM
Yes sad about Kendall. Gonna miss him and his shop he catered to hard-water fisherman.
FYI his family is selling off all the tackle for 25-50% off last time I was there. Not sure whats left.
O&H Bait shop in Chester NY has shiners not sure about the suckers, he might be able point you in the right direction to get them.

Tight lines!!!! :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 31, 2016, 09:11 AM
Superior had about 4-5 inches yesterday. There was a little open water on the edges so do watch out if you go.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 31, 2016, 10:03 AM
Boy this thread is heating up in the last few days. NYBasser thank you for the report on Lake Superior . How was the hill from parking lot down to the lake at boat launch area? I found a lot of snow covered ground in Sullivan county this past Monday when I made an Ice scouting trip.
JimC1965 the Agway store is now called Monticello Home and Garden about one mile from Monticello Raceway on same side of highway when heading toward White Lake there is a pet shop area in rear of store. If they no longer sell bait fish they should have some type of insect larvae you can use to tip jigs.
To the person from Northern NJ. looking for directions to Loch Sheldrake . Stay on route 17 westbound until you reach exit 100 Liberty. Get off at this exit at end of ramp make a left get into right hand traffic lane at next light make the right you are now on route 52. This will take you to hamlet of Loch Sheldrake the state parking lot and lake access spot is on your left by the Bun & Kels bar. The ice at access spot will be thinner then main body of lake . I recently learned there is a out flow from the lake to the left of access spot so current keeps ice from getting as thick.
Dave 327 to my knowledge Highland Lake is all private water  being that there are many second /vacation seasonally used homes through out Sullivan county many people park by a house that looks closed up for the Winter and walk across the property to access this lake . Realize if you do this there is the risk of a year round resident spotting you and calling local law enforcement.
Cmpnd1 congratulations on making your first post, thank you for the info. on ward's bait shop.

 Hardwater Diehard thanks for the info. on Hurleyville Fire Dept. contest.

 I checked the Sullivan County Conservation Club's website earlier today information on 2017 King of the Ice contest is posted. the contest will be on Sunday Feb.19 at whitelake/Kauneonga Lake . below is a link to club's website place your cursor on programs and left click on King of the Ice to see information. This club also has a FaceBook page so check that also for contest updates.             www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org (http://www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org)     I will pass info. about this contest onto AdkRoy so he can post it in The New York contest thread found stickied near top of NY. General community/Board.

 A Happy New Year's to all stay safe and good fishing.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Dec 31, 2016, 11:30 AM
Did a little scouting today....

White Pond is safe in front of the dam. There was about 5 - 7 inches where I checked.  Be advised that the water level is way down as there is ongoing dam work being done and the west side of the parking area is taken up by a construction crew.

Also checked Sodom (East Branch) by the causeway. Never got on the ice to check the thickness as the edges were weak and or non existent. There was someone out there fishing with his kids. Water level was down here as well.

May give White Pond a shot next weekend.

Update - The rain and warm weather this week decreased the ice thickness at White Pond - Ice was between 3 and 4 inches when I checked this morning. Solo fisherman out a little ways from the boat launch.

Also checked Sodom by the causeway. Ice there was between 5 and 6 inches. Edges still shot. Accessed via boards and spoke to a few guys who had some success with yellow perch on tip ups.
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Post by: NYBasser on Dec 31, 2016, 12:20 PM
Boy this thread is heating up in the last few days. NYBasser thank you for the report on Lake Superior . How was the hill from parking lot down to the lake at boat launch area? I found a lot of snow covered ground in Sullivan county this past Monday when I made an Ice scouting trip.
JimC1965 the Agway store is now called Monticello Home and Garden about one mile from Monticello Raceway on same side of highway when heading toward White Lake there is a pet shop area in rear of store. If they no longer sell bait fish they should have some type of insect larvae you can use to tip jigs.
To the person from Northern NJ. looking for directions to Loch Sheldrake . Stay on route 17 westbound until you reach exit 100 Liberty. Get off at this exit at end of ramp make a left get into right hand traffic lane at next light make the right you are now on route 52. This will take you to hamlet of Loch Sheldrake the state parking lot and lake access spot is on your left by the Bun & Kels bar. The ice at access spot will be thinner then main body of lake . I recently learned there is a out flow from the lake to the left of access spot so current keeps ice from getting as thick.
Dave 327 to my knowledge Highland Lake is all private water  being that there are many second /vacation seasonally used homes through out Sullivan county many people park by a house that looks closed up for the Winter and walk across the property to access this lake . Realize if you do this there is the risk of a year round resident spotting you and calling local law enforcement.
Cmpnd1 congratulations on making your first post, thank you for the info. on ward's bait shop.

 Hardwater Diehard thanks for the info. on Hurleyville Fire Dept. contest.

 I checked the Sullivan County Conservation Club's website earlier today information on 2017 King of the Ice contest is posted. the contest will be on Sunday Feb.19 at whitelake/Kauneonga Lake . below is a link to club's website place your cursor on programs and left click on King of the Ice to see information. This club also has a FaceBook page so check that also for contest updates.             www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org (http://www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org)     I will pass info. about this contest onto AdkRoy so he can post it in The New York contest thread found stickied near top of NY. General community/Board.

 A Happy New Year's to all stay safe and good fishing.
Steve

Parking lot was covered in 3-4 inches of snow. The hill at the boat launch was also covered in 3-4 inches of snow. There was a little bit of ice under the snow so it was a little slippery.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Dec 31, 2016, 03:28 PM
Thanks Mr. Clean for the info. I didn't know Highland is private. I have fished the lake many times without incident. I would park on the far end of the lake (opposite the sand club bar). I even met the gentleman that owns the property I would walk through. He didn't mind us using his land to access the lake. His only beef was the snowmobiles eroding his shoreline when getting on and off the lake. I will have to take a ride and see if that option is still available. I haven't been there in a couple years, maybe things have changed.
I'm chomping at the bit to get out but I'm not thrilled about driving over an hour to find out if there's enough ice to fish.

Good luck to everyone this season, stay safe and have a Happy New Year!

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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 01, 2017, 12:13 AM
Anyone know how swb or Toronto are...imagine  neither are ready given their water volume  takes a lot longer to cool down...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 01, 2017, 10:41 AM
Anyone know how swb or Toronto are...imagine  neither are ready given their water volume  takes a lot longer to cool down...
There was actually a guy fishing by the fire house on White lake yesterday.... with open water right behind him.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 01, 2017, 05:15 PM
Going to be on Superior again tomorrow. Will be in a gray shanty, feel free to stop by and say hello.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 01, 2017, 07:57 PM
Crazy how every lake is so different! Was on Huntington last year walking on water like Jesus! Then went to white Lake that night on 8-10"  ...itching to get on our end of the bigger bodies of water...anyone exploring keep us posted...happy new year!
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Post by: PerchFace on Jan 01, 2017, 08:29 PM
Anybody ever fish the part of Sodom cut off by the road? Always intrigued me. Might give it a shot this season
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Post by: boss j on Jan 02, 2017, 03:19 AM
Thanks Mr. Clean for the info. I didn't know Highland is private. I have fished the lake many times without incident. I would park on the far end of the lake (opposite the sand club bar). I even met the gentleman that owns the property I would walk through. He didn't mind us using his land to access the lake. His only beef was the snowmobiles eroding his shoreline when getting on and off the lake. I will have to take a ride and see if that option is still available. I haven't been there in a couple years, maybe things have changed.
I'm chomping at the bit to get out but I'm not thrilled about driving over an hour to find out if there's enough ice to fish.

Good luck to everyone this season, stay safe and have a Happy New Year!
someone went through there and was rescued 3 or 4 days ago...
 
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Post by: Tightliness on Jan 02, 2017, 05:35 PM
Does anyone know if you can fish in kiameshia lake? I drive by it everyday and it seems like a good lake but I've never seen anyone fishing there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 02, 2017, 06:25 PM
YESTERDAY AND TODAY ALL DINKS AND VERY SLOW,, 5 TO 6 ICHES OF SOLID ICE AND  NICE EASY SLEDDING 2 " SNOW ON TOP ..BUT THE COVE WAS SLOW BOTH DAYS ON SWING
TWO OF US JIGGED IT GOOD TOO.. MAIN LAKE ISN'T SAFE YET 4 INCH ICE AT BEST AND WOULDN'T TRUST NEAR MARINAS WHICH ARE CLOSED.. PROBABLY AFTER THIS NEXT COLD BLAST
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 02, 2017, 06:37 PM
IF YOU DARE SCOUT AND DRIVE IN PUBLIC RAMP AT THE SWING , USE A 4X4 BECAUSE IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE I WENT NO WHERE ON THE ICED PARKING LOT. AND THERE IS NO SAFE ICE YET ON THAT DEEP SIDE OF THE LK. AND SHORELINE IS VERY DANGEROUS WE USED A LADDRER TO GET ON BACK COVE WHICH IS ABOUT 6 INCHES..BUT TOWARDS THE MARINA WE STOPPED BECAUSE WE HAD 4 INCHES ONLY AND AHEAD LOOKED WET ON TOP.. NEEDS THE NEXT ARTIC BLAST
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Post by: dinks on Jan 02, 2017, 06:47 PM
Not to confuse any readers, no swb is not ready for public fishing..wait for after the next artic blast coming ,, doubt even  this weekend maybe after the weekend  if sub temps are as forecasted. very small lookers and no big fish were seen on ourmarcum showdowns ,,just dinks! lol ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 02, 2017, 07:02 PM
Out on Superior today 10am-5pm, one perch jigging, zero flags. A lot of guys out on the lake.
Drove by White lake on my way to Superior saw one shanty and a four wheeler  about 50 yards from shore.
I'll be out on superior next Sunday to give it another shot.
BTW got bait today at Tom's in Fair Oaks. He is almost out of minnows. He says next shipment is do in Thursday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 02, 2017, 07:58 PM
Fished Superior today from 8am - 5:30pm. Did very well jigging, had decent action throughout the day with multiple giant bluegills, pumpkinseed, perch, crappie, pickerel and bass. Highlights of the day were 2 crappie at 14" and a giant perch at 13", all on jigs. Jigs were the ticket today, seemed to be a slow day on the tip-ups for others. Did not get a chance to measure the ice, but if I had to guess, it seemed to be around 5"-7".
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 03, 2017, 08:07 AM
The am is drizzle rain, later pm today suppose rain steady so rising shoreline water will be a concern. Until sub zero temps return to refreeze what is now certainly thawing with the warm rain and not worth risking any ice. I give it another week after the next artic blast.. forecast showing good ice freeze week ahead after tomorrow.  Last wo days was our first on ice 2017..We jigged our favorite proven jigs.. using maggots..( toms bait) no mousies..i always thought a spike was different bug  larva to a maggot but  guess to a panfish it is all good protein.  We had a few moments thinking we were going to get into some  almost keeper size crappie and yellow but  it was slow both long days either side of the cove and favorite spots..majority were really tiny bait sized panfish on smallest sized swedish pimple jigs .. bigger jigs were ignored ..smaller glow jigs are recommended. It is possible the summer flood levels increased smaller bait size panfish implosion. Almost every hole had a tiny fish hit the jig.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 03, 2017, 08:33 AM
Does anyone know if you can fish in kiameshia lake? I drive by it everyday and it seems like a good lake but I've never seen anyone fishing there

I do see guys fishing Kiamesha in kayaks and car top boats and on the ice. That said, I don't know if it is still private or not but those who do fish go in from a couple spots along 42 and the back side on the old Concord road. Years back they used to stock it with trout but I have been here between Sullivan and Ulster counties for 65 years and honestly don't know a thing about the lake. This summer I will drop my kayak in with the sonar and do some scouting to see how deep it is and where the deep parts are. Like all the other lakes around here I am pretty sure it will have the basics, Bass, Blue gills, Perch, Pickerel and maybe even some hold over Trout, Walleye and Crappie. Back in the late 1960s I caddied at the golf course and did see a few hotel guests catch 12-15 inch rainbows.
Maybe someone here will give us some info on the lake.

I made the rounds over the weekend. Drove past Swinging bridge, White Lake, Rio, Highland, Morning side, Dingle Dazy, Big pond and a few others. Guys were fishing but not on what I consider safe enough ice yet. 4 inches in some places but still open water out on White lake and all the other big waters. Just be careful if you are brave, 3-4 inches will hold you but we never know just where it can change to much less because of springs or under water currents.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 03, 2017, 01:05 PM
Does anyone know of the ice conditions at Walton and Round Lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Jan 03, 2017, 01:32 PM
this rain blows! supposed to be even warmer tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mikey Ice on Jan 03, 2017, 02:03 PM
Open water on both lakes you need to go farther north
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 03, 2017, 02:14 PM
Little more than 24 hrs on this warm up to go ...then it 6 plus days of below freezing temperatures...teens and single digits for the overnights for a couple of those days... patience my fellow anglers.
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Post by: flounderman on Jan 03, 2017, 02:29 PM
Walton and round are no way safe to fish. Not with the weather we've been having around here. I drive by those lakes a few times a week. Walton is deeper and takes a bit longer. Round will fish first because its very shallow.

I fished a farm pond twice over the weekend with a friend. I checked on 12/26 it had 8" . Saturday had 6" and Sunday the edges started to go bad. I'm done for a bit. Spend Sat chasing my flags all morning, had little time to jig.  Small shiners 2' off the bottom was the ticket for some nice perch and pickerel. Spent Sunday on my bucket  in 22' jigging mealworms on tiny horizontal jigs. Mostly dink perch and bluegills kept me busy for a few hours. Had a bass and pickerel crash the rod for a fun fight.

Safe fishing all!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DoubleG on Jan 03, 2017, 11:02 PM
I drove by White today and it looked like someone went through on a quad. They had cones around the hole.
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 04, 2017, 05:21 AM
Wishful thinking lakes that were fishable last weekend will be safe for Sunday?!.3 days of below freezing might lock them back up...would love to do Saturday but that is probably really pushing it....thoughts?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 04, 2017, 06:55 AM
Anyone foolish enough to be out on White Lake on a quad right now is probably doing us a favor by attempting to reduce the Gene Pool!

I am not real big on over enforcement of rules but I sure hope the DEC comes down real hard on these idiots who will ruin it for all of us when they say No More motorized vehicles on the lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 04, 2017, 01:40 PM
At 1:20PM it was 43* now at 2:40PM its 38*  suppose to get to 32* by 6:00PM then drop to the high teens for the overnight...with 6 plus days of below freezing temperatures.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 04, 2017, 03:37 PM
Gamalot...could agree with you more...especially since they weren't supposedly more 40 feet out!...FYI our human gene pool has peaked already...hang on for the ride.
.ever see the movie Idiocracy? It is a must, the movie is dumb bit thearly parallels are really scary.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimc1965 on Jan 04, 2017, 04:17 PM
I fished Superior yesterday with 5" of ice every where I went. By 4 pm there was an inch of slush with some areas completely covered with water. The edges didn't look bad at all. I had a decent day with some nice Yellow Perch and a real nice pickerel on the jig. It slowed down about 1130. A few hole were filled with real small pan fish. Tight lines.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 04, 2017, 07:34 PM
I fished Superior yesterday with 5" of ice every where I went. By 4 pm there was an inch of slush with some areas completely covered with water. The edges didn't look bad at all. I had a decent day with some nice Yellow Perch and a real nice pickerel on the jig. It slowed down about 1130. A few hole were filled with real small pan fish. Tight lines.

I get in trouble and flamed here every year when the idiots who cherish a fish and fun over life come out. As a kid me and a buddy learned real quick on the Bashakill to never trust thin ice and I honestly don't know how we made it out. Size does matter and if it is not 6 inches I aint going any deeper than where I can stand. It is a mighty nasty feeling when all of a sudden the floor drops out from under you and you are in mighty cold water over your head. Looks like around January 15 should be safe enough ice for me and that is fairly normal here on the bigger waters.
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Post by: MoneyPit on Jan 04, 2017, 08:34 PM
I get in trouble and flamed here every year when the idiots who cherish a fish and fun over life come out. As a kid me and a buddy learned real quick on the Bashakill to never trust thin ice and I honestly don't know how we made it out. Size does matter and if it is not 6 inches I aint going any deeper than where I can stand. It is a mighty nasty feeling when all of a sudden the floor drops out from under you and you are in mighty cold water over your head. Looks like around January 15 should be safe enough ice for me and that is fairly normal here on the bigger waters.

Off DEC website

Ice Thickness Table for new, clear ice only
Ice Thickness   Permissible Load
2 inches or less   STAY OFF
4 inches   Ice fishing or other activities on foot
5 inches   Snowmobile or ATV
8-12 inches   Car or small pickup
12-15 inches   Medium truck

I guess if the ice is not "good ice" or you weigh as much as a quad or snowmobile I would also be concerned. Spud bar and common sense is my general rule.
Thank you jimc1965 for the constant updates I appreciate them. stay safe and tight lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 05, 2017, 05:47 AM
Off DEC website

Ice Thickness Table for new, clear ice only
Ice Thickness   Permissible Load
2 inches or less   STAY OFF
4 inches   Ice fishing or other activities on foot
5 inches   Snowmobile or ATV
8-12 inches   Car or small pickup
12-15 inches   Medium truck

I guess if the ice is not "good ice" or you weigh as much as a quad or snowmobile I would also be concerned. Spud bar and common sense is my general rule.
Thank you jimc1965 for the constant updates I appreciate them. stay safe and tight lines

I can agree with these numbers but there is a very big difference between "Clear Ice" and the ice we normally have around here which I will label as "snow ice". We get a freeze and then we get some snow and a bit of rain in a warm up and we end up with snow ice. It might measure 5-6 inches but is anything but clear ice. Couple that with the various currents and springs normally found in many of our lakes and all bets are off. Early season and late season ice is inherently dangerous for those who are not cautious. I have drilled holes in 6-8 inches of snow ice and then just 15 yards away the next hole was only 3-4 inches thick.
In regards to this story about a quad going through on White Lake I spoke with one of the Battalion Commanders for the fire department and he knows nothing about it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 05, 2017, 08:40 AM
Does anyone know if Swinging Bridge has safe ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 05, 2017, 09:35 AM
Does anyone know if Swinging Bridge has safe ice?

I'll bite. That is 10 minutes from my house and there was open water last weekend. I will check again after this weekend given the cold we are getting into now but I sure would not trust it yet. My definition and yours of "Safe Ice" might differ and I would not doubt there could be some brave souls fishing it now. We drove over the Rio dam on Saturday and the lake was completely open water all the way up to the narrows.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 05, 2017, 11:04 AM
Thanks Gamalot. I read Lake Superior has good ice, I was thinking of fishing there but I never tried it.
I have fished White Lake in the past and the ice should be good for Saturday; I have the itch and I want to fish somewhere!
I live in Westchester County so I really appreciate the feedback; it's a long ride to find unsafe ice. My definition of safe ice is 5"-6", of mixed ice, 4" of black ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 05, 2017, 02:36 PM
Thanks Gamalot. I read Lake Superior has good ice, I was thinking of fishing there but I never tried it.
I have fished White Lake in the past and the ice should be good for Saturday; I have the itch and I want to fish somewhere!
I live in Westchester County so I really appreciate the feedback; it's a long ride to find unsafe ice. My definition of safe ice is 5"-6", of mixed ice, 4" of black ice.

I get the same itch so I understand. I think you probably could find 4-6 inches of mixed ice in some spots on SB. I would certainly avoid the center where the river currents flow and the area around where the Cliff lake pipe line comes in which is across from the public launch and to the left. What I am NOT saying is that I have been there and tested the ice myself. Personally I would not trust it just yet but it might only be a couple days of sub freezing temps like we have now to set it up. It is 28 here now and going down to 17 tonight, 24 tomorrow going down to 9 at night and Saturday it will be a balmy 19 with a low of 9 at night.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Outlaw fishing on Jan 05, 2017, 02:52 PM
 Haven't fished it in  years but had a couple of good days there 3 years ago jigged up some nice  size bass and a ton of decent sized pan fish. Looking forward to hitting some of the local reservoirs in  the area.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 05, 2017, 03:25 PM
Thanks Gamalot. I read Lake Superior has good ice, I was thinking of fishing there but I never tried it.
I have fished White Lake in the past and the ice should be good for Saturday; I have the itch and I want to fish somewhere!
I live in Westchester County so I really appreciate the feedback; it's a long ride to find unsafe ice. My definition of safe ice is 5"-6", of mixed ice, 4" of black ice.

Superior has good ice, about 1-2 inches of snow on top of 1 inch of white and 4-5 inches of black ice as of Monday. Snow and white ice is probably gone by now anyway. Fishing was good during the last two outings I had. Here are a couple pics:

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 05, 2017, 08:00 PM
Looking for a palm rod and reel (marmooska ) any recommendations on a decent one?

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 05, 2017, 08:05 PM
Best palm rod and reel (marmooska rod)? Any recommendations?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 06, 2017, 08:41 AM
Does anyone know if they are keeping the bubblers on at Glenmere this year? Or will it be open should it happen to freeze
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 06, 2017, 12:58 PM
Greetings everyone I'm still working on gathering information and comfirming dates for a couple ice fishing contests held in Sullivan county. Recently found out via Email the Monticello Fire Dept. may not hold a contest this year. If this changes I will post any updates in this thread. Still waiting for a reply from Loch Sheldrake fire dept.
  Also thank you for keeping the discussion on ice thickness and safe conditions respectful of each others personal opinions. Remember there is a thread for Sullivan county small waters in the Reports& Conditions community/board. You will also find threads for a few other bodies of water in our section of NYS.
Steve

 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 06, 2017, 01:17 PM
Where do you park by Lake Superior I know it's off Duggan  RD do you park by the beach lot or by the boat ramp?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 06, 2017, 01:43 PM
Does anyone know if they are keeping the bubblers on at Glenmere this year? Or will it be open should it happen to freeze

Still no fishing at Glenmere this year per the village board... couple more years for the bubblers
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 06, 2017, 02:26 PM
Where do you park by Lake Superior I know it's off Duggan  RD do you park by the beach lot or by the boat ramp?
Most park by the boat launch and walk down. Was there Wednesday caught a couple, ice was good to go.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 06, 2017, 03:10 PM
Where do you park by Lake Superior I know it's off Duggan  RD do you park by the beach lot or by the boat ramp?

Last I was there, the parking lot was snowed in with 4 inches of snow. Many people parked on the side of the road on the northeast side of the lake.
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Post by: jig em on Jan 06, 2017, 04:09 PM
Is it worth going to superior this weekend? haven fished it in years. any other safe ice in the area(5-6")? thank you in advance for any insight. 
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Post by: NYBasser on Jan 06, 2017, 05:02 PM
Is it worth going to superior this weekend? haven fished it in years. any other safe ice in the area(5-6")? thank you in advance for any insight.

I've been doing well there in the past few days. I'll definitely be out there again this weekend... just have to know where to look.... :)
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 06, 2017, 09:35 PM
Kbaez try Marmish.com for the palm jig pole.
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 06, 2017, 09:42 PM
NYBasser I'm definitely fishing the wrong spot on superior. I was there last Monday I got one perch jigging all day. You posted you did very Well. Or maybe I just stink at fishing.  ;D
I'm going to try again this Sunday.
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Post by: NYBasser on Jan 06, 2017, 10:02 PM
NYBasser I'm definitely fishing the wrong spot on superior. I was there last Monday I got one perch jigging all day. You posted you did very Well. Or maybe I just stink at fishing.  ;D
I'm going to try again this Sunday.

I will be out on Sunday as well. The fishing has been fairly consistent, with the action slowing down at times, but the size has always made up for the lesser amount of fish. I'll be in or near a small gray shanty, feel free to stop by.
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Post by: PerchFace on Jan 07, 2017, 09:22 AM
Well I def stink at fishing. Got blanked this morning on Sodom. I didn't even hook myself today. Really tough this morning. All lookers. Oh yeah and cold as .......
So I pose my question again. Has anyone fished the other side of the causeway at Sodom ?
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Post by: Fishcicle on Jan 07, 2017, 10:18 AM
How was the ice on sodum today. Thinking of giving the causeway a shot tomorrow. I have fished both sides but the main lake side produced better.
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Post by: Travis Rage on Jan 07, 2017, 10:46 AM
Hope this cold helps with some spots!!!!
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Post by: smoyik on Jan 07, 2017, 11:59 AM
Fished boyds northern end 4-5inchs of ice slow all day jigged up one little perch
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Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 07, 2017, 03:43 PM
hello guys just have been so busy with work & working on gear ....I have bee out 3 times so far with some success... :)
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 07, 2017, 04:20 PM
Fished lake Superior today jigged one small yellow perch up no tip ups  Was 17° with little wind , and hint to fishing this lake haven't been very successful
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 07, 2017, 04:27 PM
Kbaez try Marmish.com for the palm jig pole.


I will look into that




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Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 07, 2017, 05:18 PM
How was the ice on sodum today. Thinking of giving the causeway a shot tomorrow. I have fished both sides but the main lake side produced better.


Ice was about 5 - 6 inches. Thinner on the shoreline. But should firm up tonight. Didn't fish, just stopped by to check the ice and chatted with another fisherman who was jigging with no luck when I was there.

Planning on giving it a shot tomorrow.
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 07, 2017, 07:01 PM
Kbaez I have a hint for fishing Superior, keep moving until you find some fish. If that doesn't work stop by Shoprite's seafood dept. after you leave the ice for the day. ;D ;D ;D
I haven't been very successful there either, don't know whether to fish shallow or deep? I will be out there tomorrow to give it another shot.
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Post by: PerchFace on Jan 07, 2017, 08:38 PM
Just a word of caution. The roads up here near Sodom are horrible. This snow packed down on the roads and its pretty nasty driving. Plows aren't scraping the hard packed snow off roads
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Post by: Fishcicle on Jan 07, 2017, 09:55 PM
Thanks for the sodum info. Both the ice and road status. See you up there in the morning.
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 07, 2017, 11:11 PM
I have never ventured down to sodom before...this might the winter if we keep these nice cold nights...where do you park? Just on old Milltown road?...are you permitted ice fishing it just like any other lake for example with tip ups and a shanty ? Silly questions but dep can have silly rules with not so silly tickets!! $$!... yes ,I do have a reservoir permit and parking tag, just not familiar with this lake or the idea of ice fishing dep waters......wish we could Ice fishing roundout!!!...what's up with the manager contradiction?
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 08, 2017, 03:36 AM
Rather-B-Fishin  remember you can not use a gas powered auger on any of the NYC water supply reservoirs. I believe the the reservoirs in Catskills are closed to ice fishing is because there water levels fluctuate a lot since water is drawn from them and transferred to the reservoirs in Putnam and Westchester counties. It is possible for a large air gap to exist between the bottom of ice surface and water. It would be like standing on a drop ceiling not the strongest surface.
Steve
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Post by: PerchFace on Jan 08, 2017, 07:23 AM
Rather B- yeah on old miltown. There is a bumpout. Right after the causeway coming from 22
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Post by: dinks on Jan 08, 2017, 08:43 AM
Rather-B-Fishin  remember you can not use a gas powered auger on any of the NYC water supply reservoirs. I believe the the reservoirs in Catskills are closed to ice fishing is because there water levels fluctuate a lot since water is drawn from them and transferred to the reservoirs in Putnam and Westchester counties. It is possible for a large air gap to exist between the bottom of ice surface and water. It would be like standing on a drop ceiling not the strongest surface.
Steve
Steve, in all my years icefishing, I never experienced any air space/gap between ice and water on a reservoir. I would be amazed it this ever happened,, wonder if anyone has pictures of this?. What I know what typical happens from my decades experience ,either the shoreline ice collapses as the reservoir levels lowered , causing the thick ice along shoreline under it's own weight to collapse. Than a steep and very slippery ice bank is cause for concern(but solid enough to support  especially over 6 inch thick ice if subtemps exist.. ice cleats are a must for steep ice shorelines.  When the reservoir water level rises the ice goes with it but not fast enough so, it floods along the frozen shoreline several inches of water on top of the shoreline ice waterproof boots are really the only options and a laddrer plank of whatever sort. but certainly not recommended for the inexperienced. Although I heard of air gap stories,, I never once experienced it.
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Post by: dinks on Jan 08, 2017, 08:58 AM
It is going to be really close but than warm forecast days right after.. hopefully Harriman opens but doubt they bother to check ice thickness, anybody call ranger park station? guess i'll be heading up next week somewhere in Sullivan..should be safer and thickest ice yet this season!
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Post by: moose66 on Jan 08, 2017, 09:06 AM
It is going to be really close but than warm forecast days right after.. hopefully Harriman opens but doubt they bother to check ice thickness, anybody call ranger park station? guess i'll be heading up next week somewhere in Sullivan..should be safer and thickest ice yet this season!
I just called and they said they aren't even testing the ice yet.
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Post by: Edm87 on Jan 08, 2017, 12:52 PM
Just a heads up Kingston gander has Eskimo 1 man crossover shantys 50% off. 
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 08, 2017, 03:35 PM
Fished superior today . Total catch was 4 yellow perch one 18" pickerel between 4 guys in a shanty ..Went for a walk found a location with close to 45+ bluegills and other panfish layed on the ice left to be eaten by critters any reasoning as to why not take them home or release them?
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 08, 2017, 05:13 PM
Just a small comment on fishing large waters ( such as Sodom Reservoir, Lake Superior, etc.)..... After probing these waters for more than 50 years, I've gotta tell ya...... the odds of catching large numbers of fish are quite small.  These impoundments are so large, and contain such a huge volume of deep water, that fish are dispersed quite thin.  You've got to be extremely lucky to hit a large school. So... why spend your time trying there???  The answer is SIZE !!!  Large waters breed large fish.... not large numbers of fish, but some real "lunkers" !!  Want some BIG TROUT???  Try Cross River Res. (also some nice White Perch at times).  Want some really nice Pickerel???  Try Amawalk Res.  DON'T EXPECT TO "KILL 'EM" on these waters, but at least you have a shot at some wall-hangers!   Good Luck !!
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Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 08, 2017, 05:43 PM
Fished Sullivan County yesterday......about a dozen slime darts ...couldnt find the perch or crappie......8=10 inches of ice.......
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 08, 2017, 05:47 PM
Hey IB how did you weather the storm down in your parts ?
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 08, 2017, 06:03 PM
So... why spend your time trying there???  The answer is SIZE !!!  Large waters breed large fish.... not large numbers of fish, but some real "lunkers" !!

I have to disagree with this statement... all my 13-16" perch i catch come from a lake/pond thats about 45 acres and except for a small channel on the one side that gets to about 12ft deep the whole thing is right around 5-8ft. Its more about finding bodies of water that don't have a lot of pressure, provide the proper food for your target species and also those that don't have a lot of predators for the species you are targeting.... Where i agree with your statement about large waters breed large fish is with species such as pike or walleye or muskie... fish that are generally at the top of the food chain. Heck I've caught numerous 14-16" crappie in a small little 8 acre farm pond thats 4 ft deep except for one pocket by the dam where it drops to 12-13 feet. Sometimes the best spots are the ones normal people are not willing to walk/drive to because its too much work
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Post by: NYBasser on Jan 08, 2017, 06:30 PM
Fished Swinging Bridge and Superior today. Slow day overall, but still went home with a couple crappie and white perch. Howling winds made it hard to fish. Fish were very finicky today, marked a lot of fish, but just couldn't get them to bite. A buddy on SWB did very well with the crappie bite though. Ice was anywhere from 6"-8" where I went.
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 08, 2017, 07:33 PM
NYBasser tried to stop by and meet you today, walked across the lake today introducing my self to grey shantys, but none were you. You probably and out on the lake around 2:30. I was packing up to leave. I got there at 7:45 got one pear he on tip up zero jigging. It's time for me to find a new lake.
NYBasser maybe will meet up someday and bs abit.
Kbaez don't really know why someone would jig up all those blue hills and leave them on the ice. Seams like a waste of food to me.
I will be out somewhere next weekend hopefully the bit turns on.  Maybe I'll see some of you guys.
Good luck and keep tight lines.
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 08, 2017, 07:35 PM
Sorry guys for all the typos, I'll start proofreading before I post.
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Post by: NYBasser on Jan 08, 2017, 08:21 PM
NYBasser tried to stop by and meet you today, walked across the lake today introducing my self to grey shantys, but none were you. You probably and out on the lake around 2:30. I was packing up to leave. I got there at 7:45 got one pear he on tip up zero jigging. It's time for me to find a new lake.
NYBasser maybe will meet up someday and bs abit.
Kbaez don't really know why someone would jig up all those blue hills and leave them on the ice. Seams like a waste of food to me.
I will be out somewhere next weekend hopefully the bit turns on.  Maybe I'll see some of you guys.
Good luck and keep tight lines.

Yeah my buddies and I decided to fish Swinging Bridge in the morning, finally got to Superior around 12:30 pm. Swinging Bridge definitely had more action, lots of flags going off from what I saw. Fished on the north side of Superior today. Definitely a slow day today, and the high winds did not help. Our shanty almost blew away twice! Looking forward to meeting you sometime soon. Don't know how well the ice will hold up to this week's warm weather. Might be out next weekend if the ice holds. 
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Post by: T-Rain08 on Jan 08, 2017, 09:07 PM
Any one know if Round Lake town of Monroe, Orange County is locked up?
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 08, 2017, 09:19 PM
Thanks for the input on sodom....might try it one of these days...fished Sullivan waters today 4-6" of glare ice...made it fun in that wind....pickerel =slime darts...love that Nick name! Got a couple of them and some dinks ohhh yeah almost forgot ...some nice wind burn too!
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Post by: fishon723 on Jan 08, 2017, 10:13 PM
NYBasser nice sliding stop today at Superior. The road down to the boat launch was pretty icy. We had about the same day with some dink perch, one blue gill, but did get a 13.5" crappie. Hope you didn't have a hard time getting out of there. Met Kbaez when we were leaving who told me about the knuckleheads that left all those fish on the ice. Just rediculous! Hope to see you guys out there. Tight lines to all!
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 09, 2017, 03:02 AM
Dinks welcome to Ice Shanty, please add you general location to your profile . Personally I have never found an air gap between water and ice either but have read about them in a few articles.
 Glad to read people are getting out hope to make my first trip of the season this week. This is speculation person/persons who left fish on the ice at Superior may think by thinning the population of bluegills it will increase the average size of the fish.
Steve
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 09, 2017, 06:02 AM
Just a small comment on fishing large waters ( such as Sodom Reservoir, Lake Superior, etc.)..... After probing these waters for more than 50 years, I've gotta tell ya...... the odds of catching large numbers of fish are quite small.  These impoundments are so large, and contain such a huge volume of deep water, that fish are dispersed quite thin.  You've got to be extremely lucky to hit a large school. So... why spend your time trying there???  The answer is SIZE !!!  Large waters breed large fish.... not large numbers of fish, but some real "lunkers" !!  Want some BIG TROUT???  Try Cross River Res. (also some nice White Perch at times).  Want some really nice Pickerel???  Try Amawalk Res.  DON'T EXPECT TO "KILL 'EM" on these waters, but at least you have a shot at some wall-hangers!   Good Luck !!

I will agree with Roger, Big water = Bigger fish. Those who move around searching for where the school fish are have a great deal more success if they do find them. I never fished for quantity and was more interested in quality or larger fish. I will take an 18 inch trout over a dozen 10 inch perch any day but that is just my opinion. I would never catch and kill a bunch of any fish and just leave them on the ice going to waste. I have however caught a few small perch that were badly hooked and would not survive on SB and fed them to the Bald Eagles. They have to eat too and it sure is a thrill to have one or two of them fishing with you. As with any fishing there is always a simple reason why the schools of fish are in a particular spot at any given time, water temp, protective cover, structure or food availability all play a part. The guys who get one of those conditions right tend to do much better than those like me who just set up and hope for the big one to swim by.
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Post by: NYBasser on Jan 09, 2017, 07:32 AM
NYBasser nice sliding stop today at Superior. The road down to the boat launch was pretty icy. We had about the same day with some dink perch, one blue gill, but did get a 13.5" crappie. Hope you didn't have a hard time getting out of there. Met Kbaez when we were leaving who told me about the knuckleheads that left all those fish on the ice. Just rediculous! Hope to see you guys out there. Tight lines to all!

Haha, my friend's AWD crossover certainly couldn't handle the ice going down. We did just fine getting back up the hill, had to drive with one tire in the gravel ditch on the right side of the ramp and just followed it up. Traction was good all the way to the top. My friend who was driving was scarred for life after that experience! He says he is never going down that ramp ever again, even in the summer, lol.
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Post by: bowski76 on Jan 09, 2017, 08:03 AM
We fished Lake Superior on Saturday, lots of guys out there but everyone seemed to respect boundaries.
We had pretty good action, I managed to catch a 22" pickerel.
Fun day for the first outing of the season.
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Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 09, 2017, 08:43 AM
22' pickeral has got to be a record for sure! I know just kidding you meant 22"...glad you had plenty of action. I had a very humbling day on ice yesterday, got skunked for first time in a very long time.  I was on a lake in dutchess county that I've done very well on before. Must've hopped 30 holes with my flasher and only marked one fish and caught zero.  Oh well till next time..
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Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 09, 2017, 11:57 AM
T-Rain 08, I drove by Round and Walton Lakes in Monroe yesterday. Round was still mostly open by the Town Dock. Walton was covered but looks like it just happened maybe Saturday nite. This warm up will not help down here.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 09, 2017, 12:13 PM
Any other lakes anyone can recommend other then Superior first  year fishing Sullivan county not to formiluar with the area
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 09, 2017, 12:20 PM
Any other lakes anyone can recommend other then Superior first  year fishing Sullivan county not to formiluar with the area

lot of private lakes

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31157.html
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Post by: bowski76 on Jan 09, 2017, 01:01 PM
22' pickeral has got to be a record for sure! I know just kidding you meant 22"...glad you had plenty of action. I had a very humbling day on ice yesterday, got skunked for first time in a very long time.  I was on a lake in dutchess county that I've done very well on before. Must've hopped 30 holes with my flasher and only marked one fish and caught zero.  Oh well till next time..

And I caught that 22 footer on 2lb test  ;)!
I fixed my post.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 09, 2017, 04:21 PM
Any other lakes anyone can recommend other then Superior first  year fishing Sullivan county not to formiluar with the area
  I might try Swinging Bridge tomorrow if my work schedule lets me. I will let you know how it is if I make it out.
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Post by: Ladyice on Jan 09, 2017, 05:43 PM
My boyfriend took me out for the first time this year Sunday to lake Superior with a few guys from his job had amazing time in his friend shanty had to purchase one for him.. got him a 6 man insulated guide gear ice shelter this way I can continue to go on cold days like last week
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 09, 2017, 05:45 PM
She is a keeper...What you guys think? I got lucky and found a girl who enjoys ice fishing as much as the rest of us
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 09, 2017, 05:56 PM
She is a keeper...What you guys think? I got lucky and found a girl who enjoys ice fishing as much as the rest of us
Sounds like a keeper to me. My girl is heading out to Minnesota with me the end of this month to fish a tournament. Gotta love it!
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 09, 2017, 05:58 PM
Sounds like a keeper to me. My girl is heading out to Minnesota with me the end of this month to fish a tournament. Gotta love it!
That's awesome..Good luck
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 09, 2017, 07:12 PM
https://www.facebook.com/monticellonyfiredepartment/photos/pb.1415301445458038.-2207520000.1484010600./1759756611012518/?type=3&theater

Monticello FD @ Sackett lake February 18th 2017...7 AM-3PM
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Post by: kb on Jan 09, 2017, 07:24 PM
She is a keeper...What you guys think? I got lucky and found a girl who enjoys ice fishing as much as the rest of us

Its great, but sometimes you need some time on your own.   As long as she realizes that, shes a keeper.   She'll also need that time as well.  You cant hang on each other.   Personal time is very important.....

But its great that you found a women who appreciates ice time....

Good luck
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Post by: Ladyice on Jan 09, 2017, 09:41 PM
Any recommendations on the best gloves for keeping my hands dry and warm?
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Post by: fishon723 on Jan 09, 2017, 09:43 PM
Its great, but sometimes you need some time on your own.   As long as she realizes that, shes a keeper.   She'll also need that time as well.  You cant hang on each other.   Personal time is very important.....

But its great that you found a women who appreciates ice time....

Good luck couldn't have said it any better than that. Great advice!

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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 10, 2017, 12:42 AM
Has anybody checked out Lake Huntington yet ???  Anyone making plans for a get-together in Sullivan County this year??
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 10, 2017, 01:04 AM
It's been a tough year for the 'Ol IceBalls.......  After 73 years of medical Good Luck, it appears my lucky streak has run out !  Doubtful that I'll be seeing any ice time this season.
Just endured two weeks in the hospital, with three different surgeries to implant 8 "stents" in my aging arteries, and a Dialysis catheter in my neck.  Actually feeling not-so-bad right now, but far from ice fishing capabilities.
So, for now I'll live vicariously through your posts, which I read religiously every day.  I love hearing how well you're doing with the fish, and which waters are producing (or not).  My regular fishing buddy (Squid Boy) is downhearted about all of this, with worry over me, and now he's grounded too, with nobody else to fish with.  Johnny and I have been fishing the ice for more than 50 years, and I'm saddened to see him without a partner this year.  He has a home in Sullivan County, and another in Bethlehem, Pa.  If anyone is looking for an extremely knowledgeable, committed, equipped ice fisherman... let me know....... maybe you can get together and let him "scratch that ice fishing itch".
Tight Lines Everyone..... hoping beyond hope that I can get out on the ice again

IceBalls   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 10, 2017, 02:48 AM
IceBalls....heres wishing you a speedy recovery and many more years on the ice !!!!!
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 10, 2017, 05:08 AM
Any recommendations on the best gloves for keeping my hands dry and warm?

My hands have become very sensitive to the cold anymore....so instead of giving up, not a chance!,...I am trying a couple of different things
1.black raven nitrile mechanic gloves...they disposablebut you can reuse them many times...if I am tip up fishing I put them on and set all my lines minimizing wet contact with hands...every time I need to rebait or fight a fish or pack up I put them on...I have not experimented leaving them on all day as a base layer...I can say that wearing them working with tip ups had made a significant difference for me
2. Extra gloves and different types mittens and thin fingerless are my favorite combo
3. Broke down and bought a heater this year ..I will begrudgingly admit that is a game changer!
4. Rag to keep your hands slime and ice water free and clean...
Food for thought and good luck
Jonathan
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 10, 2017, 05:15 AM
It's been a tough year for the 'Ol IceBalls.......  After 73 years of medical Good Luck, it appears my lucky streak has run out !  Doubtful that I'll be seeing any ice time this season.
Just endured two weeks in the hospital, with three different surgeries to implant 8 "stents" in my aging arteries, and a Dialysis catheter in my neck.  Actually feeling not-so-bad right now, but far from ice fishing capabilities.
So, for now I'll live vicariously through your posts, which I read religiously every day.  I love hearing how well you're doing with the fish, and which waters are producing (or not).  My regular fishing buddy (Squid Boy) is downhearted about all of this, with worry over me, and now he's grounded too, with nobody else to fish with.  Johnny and I have been fishing the ice for more than 50 years, and I'm saddened to see him without a partner this year.  He has a home in Sullivan County, and another in Bethlehem, Pa.  If anyone is looking for an extremely knowledgeable, committed, equipped ice fisherman... let me know....... maybe you can get together and let him "scratch that ice fishing itch".
Tight Lines Everyone..... hoping beyond hope that I can get out on the ice again

IceBalls   


Good community here, count me in...let's take these guys out on the ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 10, 2017, 05:32 AM
Any recommendations on the best gloves for keeping my hands dry and warm?

I use Dollar Store fleece gloves ...cheap ..can cut the fingers off if that's to your liking ...keep several pairs handy ..also you may want to try wrist sweat bands and tuck some hand warmers in them .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 10, 2017, 05:39 AM
Any recommendations on the best gloves for keeping my hands dry and warm?

Jacotherm Mittens! Keeping your hands warm and dry while ice fishing just don't go hand in hand. I wear a hand warmer muff around my waist with hand warmers cooking in it and carry a dry towel to dry my fingers before I stuff them in it. Never have found any pair of gloves that came anywhere near the warmth of good mittens. Gloves leave too much surface area exposed to the freezing cold while with mittens you can clench your fist and stay much warmer. The Jacotherms are rubber coated and also make a good cushion to kneel on while fighting a fish.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 10, 2017, 05:56 AM
It's been a tough year for the 'Ol IceBalls.......  After 73 years of medical Good Luck, it appears my lucky streak has run out !  Doubtful that I'll be seeing any ice time this season.
Just endured two weeks in the hospital, with three different surgeries to implant 8 "stents" in my aging arteries, and a Dialysis catheter in my neck.  Actually feeling not-so-bad right now, but far from ice fishing capabilities.
So, for now I'll live vicariously through your posts, which I read religiously every day.  I love hearing how well you're doing with the fish, and which waters are producing (or not).  My regular fishing buddy (Squid Boy) is downhearted about all of this, with worry over me, and now he's grounded too, with nobody else to fish with.  Johnny and I have been fishing the ice for more than 50 years, and I'm saddened to see him without a partner this year.  He has a home in Sullivan County, and another in Bethlehem, Pa.  If anyone is looking for an extremely knowledgeable, committed, equipped ice fisherman... let me know....... maybe you can get together and let him "scratch that ice fishing itch".
Tight Lines Everyone..... hoping beyond hope that I can get out on the ice again

IceBalls   

Damn Roger, wish you the best. I have pretty much given up the hardwater myself after a stent and knees that don't like the cold much any more. That and the basic facts surrounding growing older and wiser. I have become so well equipped I now need a pack mule to pull all my gear on and off the ice just so I can sit in my shanty and be fairly comfortable. Even my dog who you fished with up at big ponds some years back still wants to go but the conditions must be near perfect for me to even venture out. I live 10 minutes from SB but most years they chain the boat launch parking area and will ticket your car if you park on the road. White lake is further and for the most I find it to be the Dead Sea as is Big Pond these past few years. I never have hit Huntington but I do have a friend with a lake front home there who will welcome me.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 10, 2017, 07:51 AM
How about Toronto Reservoir? No one seems to mention it.
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Post by: pooley on Jan 10, 2017, 08:57 AM
Sorry to hear that Rodger! I'm not having the freedom I had in the past years due to a new job! I hope you get out, at least to walk on the ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 10, 2017, 10:03 AM
It's been a tough year for the 'Ol IceBalls.......  After 73 years of medical Good Luck, it appears my lucky streak has run out !  Doubtful that I'll be seeing any ice time this season.
Just endured two weeks in the hospital, with three different surgeries to implant 8 "stents" in my aging arteries, and a Dialysis catheter in my neck.  Actually feeling not-so-bad right now, but far from ice fishing capabilities.
So, for now I'll live vicariously through your posts, which I read religiously every day.  I love hearing how well you're doing with the fish, and which waters are producing (or not).  My regular fishing buddy (Squid Boy) is downhearted about all of this, with worry over me, and now he's grounded too, with nobody else to fish with.  Johnny and I have been fishing the ice for more than 50 years, and I'm saddened to see him without a partner this year.  He has a home in Sullivan County, and another in Bethlehem, Pa.  If anyone is looking for an extremely knowledgeable, committed, equipped ice fisherman... let me know....... maybe you can get together and let him "scratch that ice fishing itch".
Tight Lines Everyone..... hoping beyond hope that I can get out on the ice again

IceBalls   
Speedy recovery to you Ice Balls. If your buddy wants to get out I would gladly help him out. I will add him to my geriatric crew of 70+ year olds that I fish with. One of them just turned 80. Have him pm me if he is interested.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Jan 10, 2017, 12:59 PM
avoid any cotton, including thinsulate. Cotton will stay cold when it gets wet. Use 100% wool gloves. I buy the Ronsco wool military style gloves online, and cut the finger tips off . I carry a pair with finger tips, and a pair without. Been using them for years.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 10, 2017, 02:00 PM
 Roger sorry to hear this you can have John PM me I'll be in NY this weekend .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 10, 2017, 03:42 PM
Hope you a speedy recovery too iceballs, If and when you can, stay warm too.. this weeks forecast is some crazy weather for sure, almost 50 degrees warmer weather in 48 hrs ? guess ,I'm going to try and get on some ice ,god willing next few warm days.know the ice is thicker but hoping wind rain melt isn't going to mess access to my secret haunts. Weekend cold returns but hoping to enjoy this warm spell on ice too!  Be safe everyone,.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 10, 2017, 05:20 PM
Edge gloves from ice armor, they are expensive but well worth the money to me.
Plus they have a five year warranty! Don't know if they come in women sizes though. I would suggest checking out the ice armor web sight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ladyice on Jan 10, 2017, 06:51 PM
Thanks everyone for the tips on keeping my hands warm. They get cold so easily, but I don't let that ruin my fun!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 11, 2017, 08:00 AM
today is the day but man tomorrow showers and we know with the warm it is going to be big wash ,,what you folks say? Friday probably be iffy shore access to say the least! man this blows!
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 11, 2017, 08:05 AM
Has anybody checked out Lake Huntington yet ???  Anyone making plans for a get-together in Sullivan County this year??

Yes yesterday ...pulled two nice crappies out and my buddy scored some big gills. As far as a get together mr. clean and I have been posting the local Sullivan County contests both here and on the derby/contest thread so maybe some mini gatherings for some at these .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 11, 2017, 04:50 PM
Hey Ladyice have you found any gloves yet? If this weather keeps up you'll need a bathing suit instead of gloves. ;) ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 11, 2017, 08:21 PM
If I can get it together, might try jigging lake huntington in the morning. Calling for thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 11, 2017, 10:53 PM
I think I did great considering what others around the lake did today! Nice Tupperware fillets for the frig! I'm bushed..had a blast and the pouring rain drove me off into the dark..still going to rain..I'm done till next winter lol.first day of spring tomorrow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 12, 2017, 02:46 AM
IceBalls/Rodger sorry to read about your medical problems ditto others comment on a quick recovery. Kbaez,Lady Ice welcome to Ice Shanty and the Southern NY. thread . Lady Ice I see you are located in Sloatsburg  in Paramus, NJ. on the North bound side of route 17 is a store called Campmor they sell equipment for hiking/backing. They will not have gloves designed for ice fishing but carry liner gloves made with Ploypropylene . this material wicks moves moisture to your outer gloves/mittens the liner are available in different thicknesses and can be worn inside the mittens Gamalot recommended. I Will post a hyperlink below for your usage.
 Bowski off of route 55 at the end of Muscoe road (Town of Bethel) is a small parking area where you can access Toronto reservoir. When looking out from the parking area stay closer to the right shoreline as you walked on the ice. To the left of parking area is the inlet coming from Black Lake so there is current in this area which will affect ice thickness. It is a good walk to the main body of reservoir from parking area.
  It appears I need to get involved with Facebook since Sullivan County Fire depts. choose to use it to post there events regardless of if they have a website . Monticello has not posted about their contest on the departments website when I last checked. I work in retail so hard for me to get weekend days off, also limits my time to check local Ice conditions. that is why I try to get information on fire department contests . If anyone would like to organize a gathering of members please go ahead and pick a date and lake. I hope to be at the Fallsburg and Monticello fire dept. contests will bring and display my large (2 feet x 3 feet) Ice Shanty flag so keep an eye out for the flag and stop by and introduce yourselves.
Steve      Lady Ice here is the link for Campmor  www.campmor.com (http://www.campmor.com)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 12, 2017, 03:10 AM
So update on the clam drill place and milwaukee M18 fuel with a 7" lazer auger and two 5.0aph batteries.... So today I fished brant lake (north of lake george) today and was on 10" of ice.... temperature was relatively warm 35* when i started - 45* when i ended. Was able to drill 30 holes through 10" of ice and still didn't burn through the battery.... Gotta admit this this is freaking amazing and it eats up ice! The blades on it are 3 years old and drilled hundreds and hundreds of inches of ice (probably in the 1000's). Wonder what it will do with new blades on it. Still trying to sort out which ponds/lakes are good up here and the go to spots on them. My lakes/ponds back home definitely produce more larger fish (size wise) but we'll see if that changes when I hit Saratoga and Lake George (their supposed to be phenomenal perch spots). Hope your all enjoying the season down there and stay on top!
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Post by: bowski76 on Jan 12, 2017, 07:30 AM
I also have the Milwaukee Fuel with an 8" Fin Bore auger. I am truly amazed how fast it cuts holes. We cut 17 holes last week through 8"-9" of solid ice and I only lost 1 bar on the battery. I bought a back up battery but I don't think I will ever need it. The set up is so light; I'm not missing the Eskimo Z71!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 12, 2017, 12:39 PM
If I can get it together, might try jigging lake huntington in the morning. Calling for thunderstorms in the afternoon.
well..did you get it together?  ...why post about getting it together I'd be likely to think ice is unsafe but whatever between posts..I seen nobody where I was yesterday ..shoreline flooding..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 12, 2017, 12:47 PM
Sucks but today I decided not to press my luck..ponds and small lks likely still good but not the resi I seen no body this am out where I fished yesterday before the rain..need  freezing conditions this warm stuff just to iffy regardless ..still need wade that flow on shoreline  I
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 12, 2017, 01:56 PM
I think I will wait until Sunday.
2 bitter cold nights will hopefully lock stuff up again.
.reports would be appreciated..
Was going to try Huntington
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 12, 2017, 03:41 PM
Me too .it isn't safe conditions from what I seen 7 at the tape ice solid but ..rain pounding on top and drain flow under...you got to ask yourself..do you feel lucky today? ....well do you punk?..lol..my point is I know how fast ice can melt during these conditions on any lake certain lks are simply not worth the risk..especially with rain and three four days of thaw in this region
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 12, 2017, 03:51 PM
BTW..Poorly..enjoyed you and your friends musky photo many years..but I gots to tell you  and please believe me no offense but..is there a way to  log in the shanty and get the latest posts ? Believe this is like 440 or whatever..every time I log in,have to key in again to bypass to the latest post..Mr clean..moderator..milt ian..whoever just asking ..because my eyes on this dang small print iPhone ain't what they use to be..just asking..not ball breaking here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 12, 2017, 05:12 PM
well..did you get it together?  ...why post about getting it together I'd be likely to think ice is unsafe but whatever between posts..I seen nobody where I was yesterday ..shoreline flooding..Check the conditions board if your concerned about ice safety. You can also take a spud and see for yourself. There was a solid seven inches of ice and I SAW other people fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 12, 2017, 05:15 PM
Me too .it isn't safe conditions from what I seen 7 at the tape ice solid but ..rain pounding on top and drain flow under...you got to ask yourself..do you feel lucky today? ....well do you punk?..lol..my point is I know how fast ice can melt during these conditions on any lake certain lks are simply not worth the risk..especially with rain and three four days of thaw in this region

Better safe than sorry.... no fish is worth dying for, especially not a couple dinky crappie, perch and sunnies :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 12, 2017, 05:35 PM
Hey, I wasn't breaking your peas beachwood, just that you post something derogatory as " putting something together" One like me would might have interpreted as putting something together as mayber finding out daily conditions.. otherwise we here have not a clue what else to make of that! maybe putting it together may be interpreted cutting work or playing hooky etc. . just what does 7 inches thick solid ice have to do with putting it together? I taped 7 inches but these are record breaking temperatures ..it hit 65 degrees here where i live today.. just make a little more sense before you submit a post"putting something together"  is great to put something together but that statement didn't make any sense. Again not trying to make fun or belittle you, just consider many here depend on reliable information not disinformation or other. be safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 12, 2017, 06:00 PM
So not to confuse any readers, it was safe yesterday , taped 7 inches and groups were out with be.icefished from noon into the dark when the pouring rain got me wet enough to sled in .. This early am I seen nobody on the resi  and after the warm pouring runoff easy to understand why. The thing is certain impoundment have definite reactions to these extreme climate changes..  streams obviously melt quicker than a solid still water frozen pond , every impoundment has different in flow out etc. So unless you know for sure  from experience. It is simply not worth risking as one stated for a few panfish.  I'm not happy about calling it quits today, might of wished to drive further north where i know was 10 inches thick and no heavy inflow or out flow current.. probably would have had a blast but, I am not that experienced with that pond, could be underground springs etc. too..,, bottom line is I take every precaution not risks when I experience crazy temp swings with heavy rains. be safe and don't believe everything here on ice shanty,, even the so called conditions forum,, it isn't reliable either.. for example I read today on new jersey budd lake thread a bunch of nonsense. I just wish folks here understand, try to keep it real or just read and not post,, peoples lives matters.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 12, 2017, 06:04 PM
Sure thing Dinky
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gravity Pilot on Jan 12, 2017, 06:42 PM
Hello all, new to the area. Is there a list of bait shops for southern Ny? I'm in the Gardiner/New paltz area. I tried a few searches but only came up with a few old posts, any current info.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 12, 2017, 06:50 PM
 Well I'm guessing that here in Dutchess, I will spend the weekend doing chores and not fishing.     Thank you Mother Nature.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 12, 2017, 08:26 PM
Has anyone been on Superior the last day or so? Just wondering how the ice is holding up.
Thinking about riding up there Saturday, waste of time or not???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 12, 2017, 09:33 PM
Has anyone been on Superior the last day or so? Just wondering how the ice is holding up.
Thinking about riding up there Saturday, waste of time or not???

Superior should have held up, had 7"+ last weekend. Friday and Saturday night cold temps should lock things back up just in time for Sunday. Will report back if I decide to head out on Sunday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 12, 2017, 09:53 PM
Best bait shop in southern Ulster northern orange will be the thruway Sporting Goods...Good folks ,locally owned and decent selection of quality bait, there is also arts over in napanoch small butown awesome mom and pop place..he specializes in taxidermy but has decent bait too....Oh how that reminds me I  have a monster trout that 45 minutes to land in the freezer for him to mount!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 12, 2017, 11:01 PM
To all who might not have seen the post..... Fallsburgh FD contest has been CANCELLED !!  See their website on Facebook for the announcement on 1/5.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: conservationist on Jan 13, 2017, 12:40 AM
Best bait shop in southern Ulster northern orange will be the thruway Sporting Goods...Good folks ,locally owned and decent selection of quality bait, there is also arts over in napanoch small butown awesome mom and pop place..he specializes in taxidermy but has decent bait too....Oh how that reminds me I  have a monster trout that 45 minutes to land in the freezer for him to mount!
Are you thinking of 'Toms Taxidermy (and bait/tackle/ammo/guns)' in Napanoch?

I think they're good, too.

http://www.yellowpages.com/wawarsing-ny/mip/toms-taxidermy-479589419
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 13, 2017, 01:52 AM
IceBalls thank you for the information and link about cancellation of the Fallsburg Fire Dept. contest. I see moderator AdkRoy has posted about this contest being canceled in the New York Ice Fishing contest,derbies and tournaments thread. There also is info. up on the Monticello Fire Dept. Contest.
Dinks for your and others knowledge the highest numbered page of any thread here on Ice Shanty will contain the most recent posts. Also in the right hand corner of your computer screen where your site name and personal message info. is posted You find find a line that says new replies to your posts to use this feature put cursor arrow on this line and left click  a page listing your posts will appear with dates of latest replies. Sorry but I have no knowledge about the Phone or the other high -tech. cell phones.
Gravity Pilot welcome to the Mid Hudson River Valley section of south eastern NY. Here are a few bait shops names in Ulster county Gander Mountain in Kingston (Call to see if they still sell live bait fish when they remodeled the Gander Store in Middletown,NY. (Orange county) bait shop was removed. Also on route 32 north of Saugerties just past the Blue Stone bar and Grill is a place called Saugerties Outfitters. I will search through my fishing information collection and send you a personal message if I still have information on this shop.
 Here is the name of a book you and other may find useful  "Southern New York Fishing Directory " published yearly . below is contact info. if you can not find this book at area bait shops.

                            (Jack stewart Jr. Memorial Fund,Inc. 330 Overlook Drive Carmel,NY. 10712     phone (845)-277-3143

Hopefully we receive an extended period of colder weather ,be cautious if heading out over this Holiday weekend.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 13, 2017, 05:25 AM
Yes Tom's not Arts...oops....Arts was that old hole in the wall in ellenville my dad and I would go to RIP Art
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2017, 05:39 AM
I remember Art's in Ellenville from many years ago. Bought my deer rifle there way back in 1966 and still use it today. I graduated HS with Tom Carpenter of Tom's bait shop, good guy for sure.

Up near Monticello you can get bait at the farm and family on Rt. 17B about a mile past the Racino. Also in Liberty at the Agway. Coming from the Middletown area you have Tom's bait in Fair Oaks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 13, 2017, 05:45 AM
Hello all, new to the area. Is there a list of bait shops for southern Ny? I'm in the Gardiner/New paltz area. I tried a few searches but only came up with a few old posts, any current info.

May want to call first ...list is not update

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=38435.0
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gravity Pilot on Jan 13, 2017, 05:45 AM
Best bait shop in southern Ulster northern orange will be the thruway Sporting Goods...Good folks ,locally owned and decent selection of quality bait, there is also arts over in napanoch small butown awesome mom and pop place..he specializes in taxidermy but has decent bait too....Oh how that reminds me I  have a monster trout that 45 minutes to land in the freezer for him to mount!

Thanks for the info. Congrats on the trout!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 13, 2017, 07:55 AM
Sports Nuts also carries live bait but they don't open till 9, I just called.
68 Rock Hill Dr, Rock Hill, NY 12775
Phone: (845) 794-2000
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 13, 2017, 07:57 AM
Anybody know how the edges are looking in Sullivan? Want to give it a shot this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2017, 08:00 AM
Anybody know how the edges are looking in Sullivan? Want to give it a shot this weekend.

Which lake? I am going to do a ride and some checking some time this morning.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 13, 2017, 08:08 AM
I'll chime in, Superior or Swinging Bridge?
Thanks Gamalot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 13, 2017, 09:16 AM
Superior if you don't mind. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2017, 11:47 AM
OK, Just got back, Friday 12 Noon.

Swinging Bridge is very iffy along the shore line and will require a plank from the public launch. One guy out on the ice at the point where the lake splits. No clue about ice thickness or if it is safe.

White lake by the public launch is fine but no one out on the ice so no idea if it is safe or not. Very cold today with the wind around 15 MPH.

Superior looks fine and there were a half dozen guys on the ice. The ramp going down to the launch is treacherous so go down at your and your vehicles risk.

Toronto from the public launch is a No Go unless you walk the shore past where the stream comes in and can get on down the line a ways.

I had 34 degrees at the lakes with a stiff wind blowing but 43 here at home now. If it gets real cold tonight it should be ok for the weekend at SB once you
jump the open water along the shore. I would bet a couple of the guys fishing Superior today are on the forum and they might have the thickness reports later but the shore line is locked up and passable. Bring your ice skates and cleats for the glare ice without a drop of snow anywhere.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: soulstream on Jan 13, 2017, 12:07 PM
Unreal, so far this year is shaping up to be a carbon copy of last year herein Orange Cty . 4 cold days, then rain and warm temps/ wind. The 2 years prior were great with almost too much ice. I just got my fuel drill, and am dying to try it out with my auger. DANG!!! Might have to troop to Sullivan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 13, 2017, 12:08 PM
Thanks Gamalot, Do you know if the access for Toronto on the dam side is still open?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 13, 2017, 12:11 PM
Thanks Gamalot, your're an asset to the board!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2017, 12:22 PM
Thanks Gamalot, Do you know if the access for Toronto on the dam side is still open?

I am unaware of that access point but if you provide directions to it I will check it on my next run. The one I went to is at the end of Moscoe Road and it is NG.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 13, 2017, 12:27 PM
Thanks again Gamalot. Really appreciate the help.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 13, 2017, 12:28 PM
Thanks very much for the ice report.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 13, 2017, 12:41 PM
I am unaware of that access point but if you provide directions to it I will check it on my next run. The one I went to is at the end of Moscoe Road and it is NG.

I think Pine Grove Rd off of 17B (near Dollar General) to Toronto Dam rd toTop Ridge Trl...I think these may be seasonal roads ..there was some discourse over the summer with people using it as a swimming hole..not certain if access is still blocked

http://www.recordonline.com/news/20160914/residents-press-bethel-board-on-toronto-reservoir-access

 http://www.recordonline.com/article/20120318/NEWS/203180324

BETHEL - They milled about the parking lot of the hamlet of Smallwood post office around noon Saturday, drinking coffee, laughing and wondering whether the gray sky would turn blue.

By Leonard Sparks
BETHEL - They milled about the parking lot of the hamlet of Smallwood post office around noon Saturday, drinking coffee, laughing and wondering whether the gray sky would turn blue.

Within 30 minutes, a dozen Smallwood residents hopped into cars and drove two miles to continue the battle they have waged for a decade against Chapin Estates developer Steve Dubrovsky.





There, at the Pine Grove Road gate to Chapin, they renewed their demand to have a 3-foot stone wall erected at a mouth of an access road taken down.

The wall prevents cars from using the road to get to a federally required 15-car public recreation area and boat launch on the Toronto Reservoir.

Hamlet of Smallwood residents staged a protest Saturday, calling on Chapin Estates developer Steve Dubrovsky to remove a wall that blocks access to the Toronto Reservoir. Protesters, above, including Joe Rossiter, left, and Peter Conroy, jump the wall, demanding their right to use the road. Nino Nannarone, Jimmy Au, and Natalie Levin-Coohill, below, hold signs insisting that Dubrovsky tear down the wall.



But Costanzo and other Smallwood residents returned Saturday to find the wall still up. They gathered for a small protest, holding signs criticizing Dubrovsky as two Chapin-affiliated men watched and took pictures.


Supreme Court Judge Michael Melkonian granted Alliance an easement in a January, ordering the road open to the public.


Mary Ann Burke, who first discovered the wall, was there. So was Jimmy Au, who drove from his main residence in Brooklyn to join the protest. He talked of vacations in his Smallwood cabin.

"I miss the days when I would come up here, either with my family alone, just to have the solitude," said Au, 63 "To swim, to sit on a


"This is a public right, not a private privilege," said Smallwood resident Nino Costanzo. "We're saying to Dubrovsky, 'Tear down that wall.'"

Their protest came two months after a state Supreme Court judge ordered the stacked-stone wall removed. The ruling upheld a federal requirement calling for two public access points as part of the operating license for the reservoir's hydroelectric plant.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2017, 12:54 PM
Thanks Diehard! Since I refuse to subscribe to that rag of a newspaper I missed that story. I did know there was a battle over access but not where it was. I'll try that road on my next run and report back.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 13, 2017, 01:41 PM
Thank you Hardwater diehard you beat me to posting about the dam access at Toronto Reservoir. The group fighting to have access restored is called Friends of Toronto Reservoir. We fishermen due owe the residents of Chapin Estates some praise thanks to their asking for property tax reassessments because those owning waterfront property could not use their docks si Alliance power corp. has raised water levels in the reservoir. at one time most of the area by Muscoe road access point was muddy or dry land the water levels were so low. It is still a good walk from Muscoe road parking area to main body of the reservoir.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 13, 2017, 02:20 PM
Thanks for the toronto info.  If I get out that way I will post. I know it was open last year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2017, 03:12 PM
I just got back from my second trip over there today. I did find the East Access launch on the Toronto dam end and yes it is open. The ice looks fine, shore line is locked up and I do see where guys have drilled holes however I did not drill any myself so can't say how thick it is. 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM so the sign says and the road is clear now with all gates open and no blocks along the way.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 13, 2017, 04:21 PM
I just got back from my second trip over there today. I did find the East Access launch on the Toronto dam end and yes it is open. The ice looks fine, shore line is locked up and I do see where guys have drilled holes however I did not drill any myself so can't say how thick it is. 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM so the sign says and the road is clear now with all gates open and no blocks along the way.

Thanks saved me a trip...where are these gates ? Are they Chapin Estates or belong to the Electric company ? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2017, 04:44 PM
Thanks saved me a trip...where are these gates ? Are they Chapin Estates or belong to the Electric company ?

At the end of Pine Grove road you hit a closed Chapin gate and the road goes hard right. Half way up that road you hit another Chapin gate chained open. At the end when you get to the dam and launch is another Chapin gate but it is open to allow you into the launch area.

I was there many, many years ago with my uncle who was an Orange & Rockland big wig. Chapin and Eagle Creek energy were not in the picture and those gates were just locked chains the hot shots for O&R had the keys to. There is an even better lake up there that not many even know about but it is not at all open to the public, Hull Pond. You can get up to the Cliff Lake dam during the summer months but Hull pond is to the left over the dam and off limits. Well over 50 years ago the hierarchy of O&R reserved that for themselves and stocked it with Walleye and Trout. I was there just once when I was about 12 and it was a young boys dream fishing hole. No clue what it is today and every bit of a 3 mile hike to even get there on the sly.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 13, 2017, 05:07 PM
Thanks GAMALOT for the conditions update. I'm going to head up to Superior tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 13, 2017, 05:19 PM
With all the rain and warm temperatures that we've had here in Dutchess, I guess I'll spend tomorrow fixing the car and Sunday doing something else.

 Winter it was great while it lasted guys, at least I got out last weekend and hit the perch pretty good
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 13, 2017, 05:33 PM
I'm going up tomorrow  hr half drive but probably take my sweet ole time..still think shoreline needs a ladder but as gamolot posted  should be safe with this blast of winter  ..not that I know yet but I have to try even if it is ponds up there..be safe use safety gear..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Jan 13, 2017, 05:58 PM
I stopped over to Stissing Lake on my way home from work this afternoon.  edges are not safe and there is open water in the deep part.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 13, 2017, 06:27 PM
Kb don't pack your ice fishing gear away yet hopefully late January and month of February will have colder temperatures and ice thick enough for you and other to fish in Dutchess county.
seadog8 thank you for the report. No offense meant to you or others but could we all get into the practice of including name of county where a body of water is located ,I'm and am sure others are not familiar with locations of all the different bodies of water in south eastern New York. As an example over by Kb in Dutchess county is White Pond, Sullivan county has White Lake if I were to post had a great day fishing on white people would wonder which body of water I was fishing or worse yet make a trip and find open shorelines or water because they went to the wrong lake. My thanks in advance for your cooperation with this request. I will get off my soap box.

 Camelot thank you for making a road trip and posting your findings about access to the dam area of Toronto Reservoir . Also thanks for the history lesson never heard of Hull Lake. I know the name for Chapin estates comes from a 19Th century millionare who made his fortune during the Industrial Revolution believe he was the original property owner.
. Also for everyone information the lake you pass by to the right of Pine Grove road in Smallwood(shortly after passing general store and post office is privately owned by the Civic Association of Smallwood . You must be an active civic association and lake club member to use this lake. The reason I know so much about Smallwood is because my family had a seasonal vacation bungalow there for 50 years.

 Ditto Dink's words of caution to all venturing out over this Holiday weekend.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2017, 07:31 PM
This thread is for southern NY but you all have to remember there is some major differences between the lower counties below Orange and Sullivan and Ulster. That difference is both in elevation as well as temperature. When I go from Monticello to Middletown it is pretty common to for it to be 7-10 degrees warmer in Middletown. I am at 1400 feet where I live and it is 25 degrees right now at 8 PM Friday night and will probably go down below 20 by the morning. It could be close to 35 in Dutchess.

I would not personally go out on SB in the morning but I think White Lake, Superior and Toronto should be fine. SB has a constant flow and I don't trust that. It is pretty common for the shore lines to be bad while the ice a few feet out is usually OK. Land heats and warms up faster with the sun and rain and that destroys the shore ice quick. Just keep in mind that unless I actually drill holes and measure the ice I am making no claim about SAFE ice. My auger is still in storage and I have not measured any ice yet. Some here are OK with just a couple or few inches while I don't go until I see a solid 6. At 65 I don't swim so well any more and I darn sure don't need any help with shrinkage. I don't think the lakes up here made any ice today but they sure did not lose any either with the wind and only around 34 degrees all day long. This time of year I don't go ice fishing by myself on a lake where no other guys are fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2017, 07:58 PM
With all the rain and warm temperatures that we've had here in Dutchess, I guess I'll spend tomorrow fixing the car and Sunday doing something else.

 Winter it was great while it lasted guys, at least I got out last weekend and hit the perch pretty good

Sounds as though you are kissing it good bye when in reality it is just getting a late start. Heck, I have been ice fishing in Sullivan county in April some years and on good solid ice. Last year was a real fluke and I never even got my gear ready but other years I have fished from before Christmas and right through opening day of trout season. No crystal ball here but I bet we can fish at least up until March 15th this year or later. I have been an Ice dog for well over 50 years and it seems to me the later it gets safe the longer it lasts. February almost always has a real cold snap with temps well below zero for a week or two. I grew up on Masten Lake and before we had power augers we used a spud. Plenty of years as a kid we had to go through 25 inches of solid ice with that darn thing and we spent half of our time fishing just cutting the holes. We went back the next day and right to the same holes from the day before just to save the time and energy opening up the previous days holes. The new augers of today make that all seem like too much work so don't get so discouraged so quick. I am just getting my gear ready this weekend and you are already thinking about packing yours up. Just pray we don't get a week or two in the 40s and with warm rains.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 13, 2017, 07:59 PM
Thanks GAMALOT for the conditions update. I'm going to head up to Superior tomorrow.

Will be up there tomorrow as well. I'll be on the north side of the lake, no shanty this time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 13, 2017, 08:13 PM
Sounds as though you are kissing it good bye when in reality it is just getting a late start. Heck, I have been ice fishing in Sullivan county in April some years and on good solid ice. Last year was a real fluke and I never even got my gear ready but other years I have fished from before Christmas and right through opening day of trout season. No crystal ball here but I bet we can fish at least up until March 15th this year or later. I have been an Ice dog for well over 50 years and it seems to me the later it gets safe the longer it lasts. February almost always has a real cold snap with temps well below zero for a week or two. I grew up on Masten Lake and before we had power augers we used a spud. Plenty of years as a kid we had to go through 25 inches of solid ice with that darn thing and we spent half of our time fishing just cutting the holes. We went back the next day and right to the same holes from the day before just to save the time and energy opening up the previous days holes. The new augers of today make that all seem like too much work so don't get so discouraged so quick. I am just getting my gear ready this weekend and you are already thinking about packing yours up. Just pray we don't get a week or two in the 40s and with warm rains.
Boy that is exactly how I grew up ice fishing. that whole using the same holes the next day, Two feet with a spud. You have a few years on me but I certainly share that memory. Your right, we still have a bit of winter to make it happen. Lets all hope the weather man is wrong once again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 13, 2017, 08:33 PM
Rebecca's future forecast for the end of January to bring back the cold

As I've been saying for some time, It was in the 15-20th January, now it's in the 20th-23rd January, the pattern is going to change. Here is the American GFS 18Z, showing how soon after the 20th changes are underway in Canada that will lead to a much colder pattern then we've seen the last 7-10 days. The Euro is showing the same thing. I expect the overall pattern of western ridging, eastern troughing, and an active southern storm track to continue into March 2017

https://www.facebook.com/Rebeccas-Northeast-weather-and-education-page-254982781215764/?fref=ts
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2017, 08:45 PM
Rebecca's future forecast for the end of January to bring back the cold

As I've been saying for some time, It was in the 15-20th January, now it's in the 20th-23rd January, the pattern is going to change. Here is the American GFS 18Z, showing how soon after the 20th changes are underway in Canada that will lead to a much colder pattern then we've seen the last 7-10 days. The Euro is showing the same thing. I expect the overall pattern of western ridging, eastern troughing, and an active southern storm track to continue into March 2017

https://www.facebook.com/Rebeccas-Northeast-weather-and-education-page-254982781215764/?fref=ts

Nice Diehard, see if you can place an order with her. I would love to see a bunch of days with light winds, day time temps around 30 degrees and going down in the teens after sunset. My old bones just can't take the cold as good as they used to and I hate wind on the frozen waters.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 13, 2017, 09:07 PM
Good luck to all you guys heading out tomorrow. I can't get out til Sunday. Maybe Superior, not sure yet.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cmpnd1 on Jan 14, 2017, 05:31 AM
Has anyone been on Sheldrake or Morningside? Looking to take a ride from Orange county on Sunday. Lakes here are not good. Protected coves are solid 5-6 inches but open in most large areas. Tough to get on due to warm weather.
Chomping at the bit to get some ice time for jigging and tip up fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 14, 2017, 06:35 AM
Sorry guys, it was really just a statement of frustration.  I'm far from packing it in.   Esp after the lack of ice last year, I'm sitting here just waiting to go... 

With the warm temps and rain predicted in the next week, it won't be anytime soon.   That is what I was eluding  too.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 14, 2017, 06:53 AM
Sorry guys, it was really just a statement of frustration.  I'm far from packing it in.   Esp after the lack of ice last year, I'm sitting here just waiting to go... 

With the warm temps and rain predicted in the next week, it won't be anytime soon.   That is what I was eluding  too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 14, 2017, 07:02 AM
Sorry guys, it was really just a statement of frustration.  I'm far from packing it in.   Esp after the lack of ice last year, I'm sitting here just waiting to go... 

With the warm temps and rain predicted in the next week, it won't be anytime soon.   That is what I was eluding  too.
I hear the Frustration part. I had shoulder surgery on 12/20 and it is hard to to get it together to get out. After last year I am jonesing like a lot of us. Spots in Sullivan co. have good ice. I have managed two short trips with my son, and one solo jigging trip. Hoping to make it happen tomorrow. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 14, 2017, 07:18 AM

 ...You can get up to the Cliff Lake dam during the summer months...

I have great soft water fishing memories of Cliff Lake - A huge pike, great tasting hybrid striped bass  5+ lbs, the largest SM bass I have ever seen, monster LM bass and a couple types of trout. Eagles, beaver, mink and deer and the place to ourselves most of the time. Once a friend had a fish finder that showed a huge school of something real deep in deep water but we were fishing for big ones so didn't try to find out what they were. Now that I enjoy perch fishing I wonder if it was a school of them, and if so I bet there were some trophies!

Now that lake would be an ice fisherman's dream come true - if the fishing is like it was twenty yrs ago when I was last there! And I believe back then no ice fishing allowed..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 14, 2017, 07:27 AM
My favorite part of shanty is learnig new things. Thanks Blue sail and gamelot, hull pond and cliff lake ... pretty cool.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 14, 2017, 08:52 AM
To get to Cliff you have to go over the SB dam and that gate closes around November 30. No ice fishing up there and even if the lower gate was open now there is a second gate that is never open so it's about a 3/4 mile walk from it. Younger guys out for adventure could drag a kayak on a trolley up to Cliff and probably have the place to themselves but the water was very low this fall so I don't know how it might be in April when the gate opens. Consider Hull pond as a fantasy because it has never been open to the public and I am very sure they would drag you to jail if caught there.

I did go past Dingle Dazey yesterday but don't know the deal with it. Could be they have completely closed off all fishing there because I see no evidence of activity but have in past years.

If you have friends who own property on Wanasink, Yankee or Lake Louise Marie I would certainly try all of them. I target trout specifically and can't be bothered with any of the other fish you guys go after. Not many places here to legally fish trout through the ice so I will have to start searching and learning the technique for Walleye. I never cared much if I get skunked because ice fishing to me is just peaceful and gets me out of the house for the day. My Brittany usually does the visiting while I stick close to my Clam 2 man pop up redesigned for me and the dog.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 14, 2017, 09:11 AM
Gamalot
What is dingle dazey?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 14, 2017, 09:19 AM
A small pond off route 42 in Forestburgh and always was a great pickerel pond.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 14, 2017, 01:09 PM
Stopped at a couple of little lakes in my neck of the woods today, if it is any indicator I am sure many found good ice today. I kind of figured as much as I had 7 inches of good ice on thurs. evening on lake huntington.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 14, 2017, 02:02 PM
Good afternoon folks, Gamalot thank you for telling us where dingle Daisy is located, I assume it is a privately owned  body of water like so many others in Sullivan county. To my knowledge Cliff lake is closed during the Winter because the area is a nesting grounds for Bald Eagles during this time of year.
Cmpnd1 if you have gone through the last few pages of this thread it appears most folks are fishing at Lake Superior in the Town of Bethel so far this season. I suggest calling Sport Nuts bait shop in Rock Hill and see what info. they may have on Morningside and Loch Sheldrake. (845-794-20000) If you go to Loch Sheldrake test the ice around state access it is usually thinner then rest of lake due to current flow ,there is an outlet from the lake to the left of access spot.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cmpnd1 on Jan 14, 2017, 02:30 PM
Thank you Mr. Clean I appreciate the feedback. As of now heading to superior in the early am. If that doesn't pan out on perch / pan fish will head over to Morningside or Sheldrake for a try.
Will post reports when I get home tomorrow night.
Not sure if you'll be out at superior tomorrow if so feel free to stop by. I have the RED Strikemaster Auger Ice suit.
Thanks again
Gary :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cmpnd1 on Jan 14, 2017, 02:36 PM
FYI Mr. Clean
I live in New Windsor as well. If your ever looking to fish PM me I have some honey holes here if we ever get safe ice!!
 @)
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 14, 2017, 02:44 PM
Good afternoon folks, Gamalot thank you for telling us where dingle Daisy is located, I assume it is a privately owned  body of water like so many others in Sullivan county. To my knowledge Cliff lake is closed during the Winter because the area is a nesting grounds for Bald Eagles during this time of year.
Cmpnd1 if you have gone through the last few pages of this thread it appears most folks are fishing at Lake Superior in the Town of Bethel so far this season. I suggest calling Sport Nuts bait shop in Rock Hill and see what info. they may have on Morningside and Loch Sheldrake. (845-794-20000) If you go to Loch Sheldrake test the ice around state access it is usually thinner then rest of lake due to current flow ,there is an outlet from the lake to the left of access spot.
Steve

Dingle Dazey was always a pickerel hot spot and produced a lot of 24+ inch fish. Since I am not interested in fresh water baracudas I don't know what the deal there is now. It is right up the road from me and has always had ice men on it but I just don't see any evidence of guys drilling holes there this year. It could be they closed it down to the public for all I know or care.

Cliff lake follows the same rules as the Rio and the Mongaup Falls ponds. Closed from November 30 through April 1for the eagles. You can't get to the SB dam by car because they close the road, same road to Cliff, but you can fish by the dam if you have good ice and a machine to drag your stuff from the launch. Just as many eagles nesting by SB as in all the others so that is pure BS. I have eagles fishing with me at all the Sullivan lakes and hoping I toss them a fish or two. If you fish the Neversink, Deleware or the Mongaup rivers you will see eagles and the same applies for the Basherkill and up at Big and Little Ponds.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 14, 2017, 02:49 PM
I hope guys who did fish today will give us some ice reports tonight. It never got above 25 here today in Forestburgh and it was 18 this morning at 5.
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Post by: Ladyice on Jan 14, 2017, 02:50 PM
Thanks GAMALOT for the conditions update. I'm going to head up to Superior tomorrow.

How'd you make out on Superior today?
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 14, 2017, 04:39 PM
Ladyice ,
Started out fairly well first hour or so, caught about a 2lb. bass, then caught a small pickerel, jigged up a few bluegill, had a visit from Mr. DEC, while he was there got a flag and caught a decent small mouth. Then caught absolutely nothing the rest of the day.
I'm not giving up though, I'll be out there again tomorrow.
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 14, 2017, 04:43 PM
Sorry GAMALOT forgot to let everyone know, there is a good 8" of ice at Superior. Never got above freezing, holes freezing up all day.
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Post by: dinks on Jan 14, 2017, 04:51 PM
I hope guys who did fish today will give us some ice reports tonight. It never got above 25 here today in Forestburgh and it was 18 this morning at 5.
I tried but  couldn't get a dink today ..lookers jigging..need a ladder to get on but tape was 9 in  solid..Hope to.get a quad out tomorrow but doubt it..I'll say the cove stu k as usual ..got to get out on that point..Hoping pb ramp freezes enough for walking g
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Post by: NYBasser on Jan 14, 2017, 05:51 PM
Got out on Superior today as well. Shoreline by the trail was frozen over, no need for a plank. Got 3 flags today, missed 1 fish, and caught 2 pickerel. Also jigged up a couple bluegill and small perch. Slower day overall. Did come across a possible spring, near the middle to northern part of the lake. Only a small hole about 2 ft x 3 ft, but the ice was about 1.5 - 2 inches. Always watch out when walking on the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 14, 2017, 05:51 PM
Ladyice ,
Started out fairly well first hour or so, caught about a 2lb. bass, then caught a small pickerel, jigged up a few bluegill, had a visit from Mr. DEC, while he was there got a flag and caught a decent small mouth. Then caught absolutely nothing the rest of the day.
I'm not giving up though, I'll be out there again tomorrow.

Were you there with your son?
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Post by: dinks on Jan 14, 2017, 09:23 PM
I hear the Frustration part. I had shoulder surgery on 12/20 and it is hard to to get it together to get out. After last year I am jonesing like a lot of us. Spots in Sullivan co. have good ice. I have managed two short trips with my son, and one solo jigging trip. Hoping to make it happen tomorrow.
sorry about that Beachwood hope you and your boy can get out more this season..it was tough going today on the swi g bridge resi..the shoreline was mostly water due to the recent thaw.maybe it will be easier access  tomorrow ..
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Post by: Ladyice on Jan 14, 2017, 10:50 PM
Were you there with your son?
No wasn't me I don't have any kids yet
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 15, 2017, 04:06 AM
Gamalot I agree with you about the eagles personally think they provide a good reason to close access to Cliff lake during the Winter months . I could see people getting there vehicles stuck on the access road. Possibly there is a strong current flow in Monguap Falls and Rio due to water releases from Swinging Bridge which affects ice production.
NYBasser thank you for the information about a possible spring on Lake Superior. How is the parking lot and hill by the boat launch ?
Cmpnd1 I will keep you offer in mind , I work in the retail field so usually only can get out for a few hours during the week unless I request a Saturday or Sunday off usually working. Also my schedule can vary from week to week.
 I'm not politicking to be a moderator but please remember there is a thread in the Report&Conditions board for small waters in Sullivan county and some other waters in our general area. The member who started this  and a few others who were more active back in 2009-2011 lobbied to have area waters added to the board so let all of us try and remember to use these threads or we may see them disappear .
Steve
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Post by: dinks on Jan 15, 2017, 07:05 AM
i wish to go down there and find solid enough ice at the ramp.. wish i had a long extension ladder on my rack.. anyway ,, i'll be out there on the point today solid 8 to 9 inches once you get on the lk..plenty thick but slippery,, need ice cleats to be safe. Yesterday was terrible jigging hardly a nibble ,,nothing wanted to bite jigs.. maybe it was a barometer thing..just hope today is way better because it is looking nice outside! just need to be careful along them shoreline access areas if they exist.
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Post by: dinks on Jan 15, 2017, 07:16 PM
Greenbay won wow what a great game! I caught the last minutes..Clean my fish tomorrow.. I had a great crappie hour amazing! It took me many moves but I found a new spot.. Beers a flowin
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 15, 2017, 07:29 PM
Dinks what lake are you fishing, or is it a secret?
I fished Highland Lake today with a couple friends iced up over 100 perch. only about 10 keepers all the rest dinks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 15, 2017, 07:35 PM
NYBASSER, not me with the boy. I was toward the back of the lake.Did you have orange pants on? did you get scolded by the guy in the shelter?
did you get a visit from mister DEC?
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Post by: dinks on Jan 15, 2017, 07:44 PM
Dave i was on swing bridge all day..very tough but got into the crappies after 3pm into the dark..place was mobbed but couldn'tget out at public ramp..think the dozen or or who did used a ladder cause i had to go to a private and walk! glad i made out..crazy warm for this time of year! ..still hear machines going up and down lk as i type! just crazy along shoreline!!!! it really is tough getting on without a private dock frozen in or using a ladder imho
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Post by: dinks on Jan 15, 2017, 07:49 PM
i am headed home am..warm rain again..wtues wed ..shoreline not freezing..i'm done lol.. got a lot of nice fish to fillet.. no eye let go a big lm and smallie lot of small throwbacks.. but man did i have a crappie hr ..big ones kept to fry almost twenty i guess :o!
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 15, 2017, 07:54 PM
Nice haul dinks, enjoy them Crappie, there fun to catch and even better to eat.
Yea I'm afraid with this forecast we're done for a couple of weeks or so.
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Post by: dinks on Jan 15, 2017, 08:04 PM
I tell you, was at public ramp about 9am ..it was packed the lot with trucks..look out and seen a mob of shanties including the gray one whoever here that was.. all in the spot i like.. so i loaded my sled and tried figuring out how they all got on because i sure as chit couldn't without  a ladder.. so i went on at a private and walked a mile..i bet some here seen me solo.. but it suked most where i went ..drilled over 30 holes..worked them back and bam some of them had stacked..so i did pretty dand good..got in and watched dallas lose! lol okay be careful and enjoy what is left cause chit weather a coming tuesday again!
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Post by: kb on Jan 15, 2017, 08:08 PM
 With the rain and warm weather coming up this week, I'm sure that most of us will be off the ice for the next couple weeks.     
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 15, 2017, 08:18 PM
You might not be fishing swb but I can see some other waters being safe next weekend. The forecast is to close to give up hope.
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 15, 2017, 09:14 PM
Not a bad day today we caught the most fish I've seen come threw the ice but few of any size worth talking about ..Rest all smaller then 3-4"...

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Post by: kbaez on Jan 15, 2017, 09:17 PM
Broke out the new guide gear shanty I recently received from my girlfriend (ladyice) and noticed it was a bit dark as the sun went down any recommendations on lights for inside or any other accessories you guys use inside your shantys?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 15, 2017, 09:30 PM
NYBASSER, not me with the boy. I was toward the back of the lake.Did you have orange pants on? did you get scolded by the guy in the shelter?
did you get a visit from mister DEC?

Yep, were you the guy who yelled at me? Lol
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 16, 2017, 05:51 AM
Broke out the new guide gear shanty I recently received from my girlfriend (ladyice) and noticed it was a bit dark as the sun went down any recommendations on lights for inside or any other accessories you guys use inside your shantys?

Walmart Energizer headlamp $14-$20 ...Frabill makes two lights...a single and a quadruple $14-$29 ...LED strip lighting is another great option ...clam makes a hub light

http://www.gandermountain.com/modperl/product/details.cgi?i=906339

https://www.walmart.com/ip/19341016?wmlspartner=wmtlabs&adid=22222222222014699549&wmlspartner=wmtlabs&wl0=e&wl1=o&wl2=c&wl3=10374502928&wl4=kwd-1105722302542&wl12=19341016_10000001278&wl14=&veh=sem

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Frabill-Ice-Shelter-Light-Bar/19341015
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 16, 2017, 06:06 AM
Broke out the new guide gear shanty I recently received from my girlfriend (ladyice) and noticed it was a bit dark as the sun went down any recommendations on lights for inside or any other accessories you guys use inside your shantys?
I like the mood candles bring to a shanty.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gravity Pilot on Jan 16, 2017, 06:34 AM
Yep, were you the guy who yelled at me? Lol

I was the one who politely schooled you! It's horrible Sportsmanship to drill holes 5feet from someone's gear . And that excuse about checking the ice is  bs, you drilled holes on either side of me, and I'll put $$ they all measured 8-9" of ice! Get up earlier if you want a good spot, I was one of the first people on the ice. I don't mind sharing the ice but you need to respect boundaries!
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Post by: boss j on Jan 16, 2017, 06:44 AM
I was the one who politely schooled you! It's horrible Sportsmanship to drill holes 5feet from someone's gear . And that excuse about checking the ice is  bs, you drilled holes on either side of me, and I'll put $$ they all measured 8-9" of ice! Get up earlier if you want a good spot, I was one of the first people on the ice. I don't mind sharing the ice but you need to respect boundaries!

very good point. too many don't have the respect anymore. we owe them...
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Post by: bowski76 on Jan 16, 2017, 07:52 AM
I was out on Superior again this past Saturday. I was shocked how thick the ice was, 10 1/2" to 11". We had limited success between the 4 of us, 9 small pickerel, the largest was 18", all released. We did get a visit from the DEC, a very nice young guy.
I brought my new binoculars to watch the eagles, saw 2 eagles and counted 51 people on the lake. Some younger folks were having fun on a sled near us, fun to watch.
I was the idiot kicking the hockey puck and diving on the ice; I was pretty sore when I got up on Sunday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 16, 2017, 08:24 AM
Ahhh to see that I have this whole lake to myself...now only if this fish would cooperate
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 16, 2017, 08:30 AM
I was the one who politely schooled you! It's horrible Sportsmanship to drill holes 5feet from someone's gear . And that excuse about checking the ice is  bs, you drilled holes on either side of me, and I'll put $$ they all measured 8-9" of ice! Get up earlier if you want a good spot, I was one of the first people on the ice. I don't mind sharing the ice but you need to respect boundaries!

As I posted earlier, I did find a possible spring which is why I ended up drilling that last hole between your tip-ups. The ice was noticeably thinner and the auger went through in about 2 seconds. The ice there was indeed about 1.5-2 inches, maybe less. All the other holes that I drilled and actually fished in were much farther away. I gave you plenty of room, and besides, it's a public lake, nobody owns it, and is it really gonna kill you that someone is fishing 40 yds away?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 16, 2017, 09:25 AM
I was on Superior Saturday. Watched 3 guys come drill holes less than 5 yards from 4 other guys. ( no they were not together). The guys that were there first left. Then the guys moved right were the other guys were. Stayed about 20 minutes then left. I don't usually say anything to anyone but if they did that same move on me we would have words.
i know it's public fishing but a little courtesy would be appreciated.
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Post by: jiignut on Jan 16, 2017, 09:54 AM
Just wondering. If its summer and your fishing from boats, do people come up close and anchor next to you? I dont think so, so why do people think its ok on ice?
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 16, 2017, 10:01 AM
Excellent point jiignut.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 16, 2017, 10:08 AM
Broke out the new guide gear shanty I recently received from my girlfriend (ladyice) and noticed it was a bit dark as the sun went down any recommendations on lights for inside or any other accessories you guys use inside your shantys?

get a string of xmas lights and rig them up to your flasher battery or carry an extra 6 volt battery... also lots of options on cableas for shanty lights
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 16, 2017, 10:57 AM
May be just make an introduction....could be a fellow IS member...future fishing buddy .
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Post by: NYBasser on Jan 16, 2017, 11:25 AM
May be just make an introduction....could be a fellow IS member...future fishing buddy .

Exactly, if anyone has a problem, you can just ask nicely. No need to hop out of the shanty and immediately start yelling. Yelling does nothing but cause tension.
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Post by: dinks on Jan 16, 2017, 12:56 PM
Just be nice out there..my gosh! Anyway my catch I left in a 5 gal bucket last night..get home solid..put them in kitchen sink..still frozen ..tried one but hate waste. Got to let them thaw before I try my electric knife.. I'm well rehearsed in filleting fish bit forget to bring these in last night..now I'm drinking beers waiting to clean a bunch..once these crappies thaw it will be easy. Make nice mSh potatoes corn and a tarter ..salad ..today had to be another good day on ice but I passed  know ing I got enough to clean
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Post by: dinks on Jan 16, 2017, 12:58 PM
Hope the next outing is better but this weather forecast is warm
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Post by: dinks on Jan 16, 2017, 01:43 PM
About my thawing and filleting my crappies.. i still have a sink of crappies to fillet, no joking here.. i tried the new 6 in fillet from rapala in my electric knife kit.. think the rest i'll do with the longer thinner one i had no problem with..just thought i try this smaller  but wider blade and it leaves meat..not broad enough like the original electric rapala blade kit .. with the new smaller replacement blades.. i have noticed it can't knife the broad body of these crappies which are between 11 and 12 inches.. going to finish up after this post..they will be good fry tonight. On a side note, coming home watched a trooper having to put down what appeared to be a car injured deer coming home..man that suks but seen it happen before..folks take care of your pets! don't leave your dogs out in the cold,,etc.. and please watch the drive ahead for the deer.. they have no clue!
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Post by: dougie on Jan 16, 2017, 03:52 PM
Were you there with your son?
That was probably me. my son was having a good time sliding around on my tip-up bucket.....that reminds me I need a new bucket. Doesn't matter he is 10 and would rather be ice fishing with me thandoing just about anything else. we had a marginal day 4 flags 1 pickerel 1 perch nothing jigging. hope the weather works with us. Good luck.
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Post by: Forest on Jan 16, 2017, 05:08 PM
Made a trip to Rock Hill today for some icefishing. Got a few smallies and pickerel.
Found out that the guy who owns Sports Nuts baitshop owns 40-up tackle company. He's got every tip-up part you need. Pretty cool shop.
Google maps says it's at 250, but it's actually further up the road. They changed locations at some point.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 16, 2017, 05:31 PM
Has anyone ever fished Yankee Lake? I know it's private but I may be able to fish it.
I was wondering if the fishing is "good" there.
Any info would be appreciated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ladyice on Jan 16, 2017, 07:23 PM
get a string of xmas lights and rig them up to your flasher battery or carry an extra 6 volt battery... also lots of options on cableas for shanty lights

That sounds like a good idea.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 17, 2017, 05:08 AM
Exactly, if anyone has a problem, you can just ask nicely. No need to hop out of the shanty and immediately start yelling. Yelling does nothing but cause tension.

well if they did that to me they would not need to listen to the yelling. they would just feel the [pain and try to stop the bleeding...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 17, 2017, 05:13 AM
Made a trip to Rock Hill today for some icefishing. Got a few smallies and pickerel.
Found out that the guy who owns Sports Nuts baitshop owns 40-up tackle company. He's got every tip-up part you need. Pretty cool shop.
Google maps says it's at 250, but it's actually further up the road. They changed locations at some point.

sports nuts sucks! the fishing supplies are garbage and the pricing is outrageous! the owner lies and steals...
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Post by: boss j on Jan 17, 2017, 05:15 AM
I was on yankee once   did ok but I wasn't moving around much back then. I have been told theres good fish there...
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 17, 2017, 05:25 AM
Fished dawn to dusk yesterday 7-8" of solid Ice and lots of ice expansion noise!!....once that sun hit that 14degree Ice the Symphony started ...4 slime darts 10-28"...and a hand full of perch that decided to eat 3"minnows under tipups instead of an inviting jig with grub!....I am finding that most fish head deep once the ice starts to make all that scary cracking and booming....observation s?....farewell Ice hopefully February is more consistent with the cold
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 17, 2017, 06:52 AM
sports nuts sucks! the fishing supplies are garbage and the pricing is outrageous! the owner lies and steals...
Kind of always felt that way myself. If your in western sullivan co, try sportsmans den. not too far from fosterdale. they dont have the best selection of tackle, but it will get you by, they do have great baitfish, and they are helpful and honest.
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 17, 2017, 07:24 AM
I got bait at Farm and family in Monticello yesterday and he had a hard time finding a dozen shinners in his tank. They should get a delivery some time on Thursday.

I fished Toronto with limited success. Was hoping and going for the eyes but caught a couple decent perch and bass. Most guys walk all the way across to the opposite side but too far for these old legs to drag the sled so I stayed closer to the launch. Shoreline was iffy in spots but no plank was needed. Ice was singing pretty loud all day but not sure if it was building more or loosing. I don't do electronics but a few guys with flashers did pretty well on the perch and jigging. The ice was 6-7 inches of good clear ice where I was.

I saw a few guys out on SB on the way by but the shore there looks pretty bad by the launch. Also saw guys on White lake and the shore by the launch looked decent.
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 17, 2017, 11:43 AM
I have a question for you guys ... any reason you don't put your age on your profile?  It would be nice if you new the age of the person you're communicating with.
Just curious?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 17, 2017, 12:47 PM
Don't you know you should never ask an ice fisherman or woman their age. Its just not proper. Its almost as bad as drilling a hole too close to someone. LOL! I am 51 and wishin I was fishin!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Jan 17, 2017, 02:15 PM
went by Sodom this afternoon. guys got creative with planks but the water has come up and the edges are shot for about 20'. looks like with these temps and rain it will be off limits for a while
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Forest on Jan 17, 2017, 02:32 PM
Kind of always felt that way myself. If your in western sullivan co, try sportsmans den. not too far from fosterdale. they dont have the best selection of tackle, but it will get you by, they do have great baitfish, and they are helpful and honest.
Yeah the two dozen shiners I bought were a little expensive then the norm.
Can't see the prices with my sunglasses on!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 17, 2017, 03:06 PM
Thanks fishon723, I knew not to ask about the ladies, but I didn't ice fishermen were so sensitive  :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 17, 2017, 04:04 PM
Nice to see a few new to me screen names posting welcome to this thread. Thank you to all who have been using the Sullivan county small waters thread in the Reports& Conditions thread . Gamalot if you used the Muscoe road access for Toronto Reservoir it is a good hike to main body of reservoir. Dave327 I think including your age in profile is a personal choice there is enough publicly available information about all of us if someone wants to do the research and pay for the info. in some cases.Personally I would like to see it required to that you have to least put your state in profile information. Hopefully we get colder weather in the coming weeks or we could see another short ice fishing season.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 17, 2017, 04:58 PM
 Hopefully the ice will hold out for the weekend and temps will drop or I'm breaking out the kayak and looking for open water!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 17, 2017, 07:32 PM
Any drive by reports on round or Walton?...I got trolling rods and a nice canoe calling my name!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jbird73 on Jan 17, 2017, 09:45 PM
Drove by Saturday both had plenty of open water
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MoneyPit on Jan 17, 2017, 10:53 PM
Ok hopefully third time is the charm been trying to get out for the past two weekends with unexpected obligations popping up  :( fingers crossed Sunday I'll be on the ice with a couple pals, I don't even care if we get to clean fish that night as long as I get my lines wet I'll be happy. Good luck to you all and stay safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gravity Pilot on Jan 18, 2017, 05:40 AM
Exactly, if anyone has a problem, you can just ask nicely. No need to hop out of the shanty and immediately start yelling. Yelling does nothing but cause tension.

 You're old enough to know better! Have a little common  curtesy and you won't get yelled at! And every time you guys got closer to my gear to drill your holes you kept looking at my shanty to see if I noticed, Guess I did huh! Not a great way to make friends nybasser. Ill tell you Once nicely, there is no second time!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 18, 2017, 06:42 AM
You're old enough to know better! Have a little common  curtesy and you won't get yelled at! And every time you guys got closer to my gear to drill your holes you kept looking at my shanty to see if I noticed, Guess I did huh! Not a great way to make friends nybasser. Ill tell you Once nicely, there is no second time!

Seems as though you guys are butting heads over the Unwritten Rules.

Guys on the ice who don't know each other - You either ask or drill your holes no closer than 50 feet from he who was there first. Closer than that for any reason and I would be pissy too.

In the event the first guy has his tip ups spread in a very large set then all bets are off, no one owns the ice and although you can draw a straight line or make a big circle your own spot has no right to encompass a giant swath of the surface that you plan on keeping for yourself or even for friends who are not yet there.

While learning a new lake I often run a straight line from my shanty out to deeper water keeping my sets about 50 feet apart. That could encompass 250 feet of surface area and in this set up I have no right to expect others to not pass through my line or to not drill close by. I normally would just welcome the new guys and tell them to feel free where ever they want to fish but to keep sets 50 feet apart to avoid tangles. I don't own anything out there but 5-10 feet from my holes is pushing your luck and makes for a lousy day of fishing for us all. Blood and guts on the ice should only ever be from fish. Even keeping holes 50 feet apart could result in a running fish getting tangled in other lines. 50 feet is just about 16 three foot paces from one hole to another. On a very busy lake or when it is crowded such as during a contest with a lot of fisherman then things have to tighten up but not so when there is a big lake and only a handful of guys. If you want a special spot then get there first and drill all of your holes before the others arrive.

I had guys screaming on me up at Big Pond trying to chase me out of their holes from the day before. I arrived at 4 AM and too damn bad if you drilled the holes yesterday or last week, you don't have the property deed and I was there and set up long before you got there. That BS of "Hey, those are my holes" don't cut it. If they were yours you should have had them filled. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 18, 2017, 06:47 AM
Money pit...before you go trudging out there for the first time this year, I would get some updated reports , tip toe , bring a plank and a spud bar....I watching the ice melt this am...granted Sullivan tends to be a touch colder but running water can erode Ice quickly...seems like the consensus has 6-10" most local places last weekend that will be very different this weekend....night Temps aren't forecasted to be near what as cold as last week's thaw and refreeze...I am a Ice fishing fanatic, my favorite hobby, with that said I am skipping this coming weekend...good time to knock some things off the honey-do list!....maybe split next year's firewood
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 18, 2017, 09:49 AM
You're old enough to know better! Have a little common  curtesy and you won't get yelled at! And every time you guys got closer to my gear to drill your holes you kept looking at my shanty to see if I noticed, Guess I did huh! Not a great way to make friends nybasser. Ill tell you Once nicely, there is no second time!
Why don't you guys pm each other at this point. Not a great example for the new comer! At this point it's overdone.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 18, 2017, 10:59 AM
Good point beachwoods 16, Why can't we all just get along. We are all out to enjoy the day, maybe catch a few fish, and for me get away from the wife. (nag, nag, nag)
Let's hope we get through this week with enough cool weather to get back out there this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 18, 2017, 01:12 PM
You're old enough to know better! Have a little common  curtesy and you won't get yelled at! And every time you guys got closer to my gear to drill your holes you kept looking at my shanty to see if I noticed, Guess I did huh! Not a great way to make friends nybasser. Ill tell you Once nicely, there is no second time!

Not sure how "old" you think I am, but I'm only 18, and I was taking my two 15 yr old friends for their first time out ice fishing to introduce them to the sport. Needless to say, an angry fisherman yelling at them certainly didn't help with the introduction. At no time during fishing was I closer than 30-40 yds to your shanty, which is plenty of space in anyone's book. I also kept looking at you, and everyone else on the lake as well to see if anyone was catching anything. I'll admit it is hard to introduce someone to ice fishing without putting them on some fish. Like I stated earlier, no need to yell or argue, its not like anyone owns the lake anyway.. next time, a polite hint will suffice.  Lets just end it here.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 18, 2017, 03:40 PM
Dave not every place but in sully some places are going to have safe ice. Basser when my boy was 4 last year I used Hot coco and cookies to keep his attention long enough to get him  hooked on ice fishing. You have a problem with 15 year olds as they are to old for hot coco and to young for beer.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 18, 2017, 04:17 PM
I started this thread so we could get to know each other, and trade tips and ideas. Go to the Grumpy old Men thread to air your beefs! Keep it fun guys!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 18, 2017, 04:49 PM
Dave not every place but in sully some places are going to have safe ice. Basser when my boy was 4 last year I used Hot coco and cookies to keep his attention long enough to get him  hooked on ice fishing. You have a problem with 15 year olds as they are to old for hot coco and to young for beer.

Haha yeah, fishing was slow, and pretty soon we were just sliding around on the ice instead.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 18, 2017, 05:06 PM
Other then a minnow on a hook weighed down with a split shot what other ways are there for tip-ups? I have a jigging  spoon that  I removed the hook added a 3" leader a a trebble hook witch I attach a minnow to
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 18, 2017, 05:10 PM
Dave not every place but in sully some places are going to have safe ice. Basser when my boy was 4 last year I used Hot coco and cookies to keep his attention long enough to get him  hooked on ice fishing. You have a problem with 15 year olds as they are to old for hot coco and to young for beer.
I stick my brother in front of my Marcum and that keeps him busy for a few hrs and when the fish aren't showing up in start jigging along side of him and have my enjoyment of thinking my jig is a fish chasing his on the flasher...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 18, 2017, 05:50 PM
Thanks POOLEY...well said !!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 18, 2017, 06:19 PM
Haha yeah, fishing was slow, and pretty soon we were just sliding around on the ice instead.
At 15  we always had a football and a frizbee on the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 18, 2017, 09:37 PM
 My boys weren't into jigging for fish they would set the tip ups and wait for flags. In between it was football and goofing off with there friends.I always had a crew with me when they were younger.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 19, 2017, 10:07 AM
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I'm definitely going to bring a football or something else the next time I take them out. Weather forecast is looking good for the first week of February, fingers crossed.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 19, 2017, 10:14 AM
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. I'm definitely going to bring a football or something else the next time I take them out. Weather forecast is looking good for the first week of February, fingers crossed.

Kite ...some days we would get it up and just tie it to the ATV...

End of the month looking hopeful...got to hit it hard in February...hoping the season extends into March longer then usual 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 19, 2017, 04:56 PM
Anyone thinking about going out to Superior (or anywhere else in Sullivan county) this weekend? How do you guys think the ice is holding up?
Doesn't look to good down here in Orange county.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 19, 2017, 06:22 PM
Anyone thinking about going out to Superior (or anywhere else in Sullivan county) this weekend? How do you guys think the ice is holding up?
Doesn't look to good down here in Orange county.
What stinks is the rain friday night.  If we only get 1/2 an inch, I could easily see Superior, Kaneunga, and lake huntington holding on as well as some other waters. No one will know till Sat.  I had nine inches on kaneunga side of white lake mon.  I don't think it has changed much since then. I bet you will see some reports on sat saying ice is good. And of course it is up to each one of us to make the final call based on our own observations. I will say the forecast is looking up for the following weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 19, 2017, 06:33 PM
Thanks beachwoods for the update. I will be checking the posts early Saturday morning.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 19, 2017, 07:02 PM
I think plenty of solid ice up monticello and especially the ponds further north are all good for this warm spell. Just some places won't have safe shoreline access because some flood easier than others.. just bring waterproof boots and consider having to ladder to the ice from shorelines. Once on the thick ice  should be balmy day temps and good icefishing.. not sure what my plans are yet,, i just don't like rain wind freezing rain or snow when and if I decide to drive up. I will consider sunny overcast no wind or light breeze..that's having fun out on the ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 19, 2017, 08:18 PM
Taking weekend off unfortunately...I would tread carefully and stick to a body of water you know well..a place I go to in Delaware cty had very obvious inflow damage from the last thas...and this place typically freezes hard
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 20, 2017, 09:01 AM
My local fishing lake's northern shoreline access is holding up solid ...and that's on a beach...sun all day and heat of the sand didn't mess with it too much as of 5 PM yesterday...looks like these warm temps exit next Thursday Ol' Man Winter must be back from his vacation .Be careful and tread lightly for those hitting the ice this weekend...those who aren't going go through some gear ...organize...prep for next weekend .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 20, 2017, 10:25 AM
 Weather underground is calling for .08 inches of rain. If thats the case it won't have much effect.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 20, 2017, 11:20 AM
Anybody have the address for the farm store in Monticello that sells shiners? I normally run to Tom's in Narrowsburg, but that takes an extra 40min for me... thanks in advance.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 20, 2017, 11:32 AM
Anybody have the address for the farm store in Monticello that sells shiners? I normally run to Tom's in Narrowsburg, but that takes an extra 40min for me... thanks in advance.

I believe this is the place ..never bought bait ...Sports nuts in Rock Hill sells bait too
Might want to call first

http://www.monticellofarmhomeandgarden.com/


 Monticello Farm Home & Garden
 420 Route 17B, Monticello, NY 12701
Tel: 845-794-6457 | Fax: 845-794-6459 | E-Mail: [email protected]



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 20, 2017, 01:04 PM
I believe this is the place ..never bought bait ...Sports nuts in Rock Hill sells bait too
Might want to call first

http://www.monticellofarmhomeandgarden.com/


 Monticello Farm Home & Garden
 420 Route 17B, Monticello, NY 12701
Tel: 845-794-6457 | Fax: 845-794-6459 | E-Mail: [email protected]

That's it and it is about 1 mile past the racino right along side of Maplewood Auto.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 20, 2017, 01:14 PM
That's it and it is about 1 mile past the racino right along side of Maplewood Auto.

Have you bought bait there ? Are their tanks climate controlled ...if its 60 plus degrees inside the store the bait is sure to go belly up if the bait is stored inside and brought to the lake . Sports nuts stores his bait in a root cellar/basement area so may be better longevity/mortality .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 20, 2017, 01:22 PM
Have you bought bait there ? Are their tanks climate controlled ...if its 60 plus degrees inside the store the bait is sure to go belly up if the bait is stored inside and brought to the lake . Sports nuts stores his bait in a root cellar/basement area so may be better longevity/mortality .

The tanks are outdoors but under a roof with large bubblers going full time to keep them from freezing. They carry fat heads and medium shinners. I buy bait there all the time and no issues at all except ever now and then I get a clerk who really thinks a dozen equals 12 minnows. Most times I get a good count though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 20, 2017, 01:31 PM
Good to know I will add it to my list ...What is  the cost of a dozen fat heads if you recall...I believe Sports nuts get $3.00 a doz.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 20, 2017, 01:35 PM
Good to know I will add it to my list ...What is  the cost of a dozen fat heads if you recall...I believe Sports nuts get $3.00 a doz.

$5.00 for a dozen shinners and I don't buy the fatheads.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 20, 2017, 01:37 PM
Thanks Gamalot


 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 20, 2017, 02:27 PM
Nice Crappie

http://www.thefishingwire.com/story/393805
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 20, 2017, 05:29 PM
Holy smokes that's some crappie :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MoneyPit on Jan 21, 2017, 01:29 PM
Heading out tomorrow but taking the boat not the auger!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pondbass9787 on Jan 21, 2017, 04:21 PM
Money pit, where ya headed with open water? I went around and looked at a bunch of ponds and lakes and most only had partial open water. Good luck to al the guys fishing, not sure if Sullivan lakes are holding up, so I'll take some open water if it's close. Anyone else see any lakes open?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 21, 2017, 04:46 PM
I'm so excited :o this is my 100Th post. It has only taken me since December 2009 to become a regular. Wow do I feel honored ;) ;D :tipup:.
Well I think I'll be staying home tomorrow, unless someone has some encouraging news about some lakes in Sullivan.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Travis Rage on Jan 21, 2017, 05:33 PM
Heard some creeks are open and clear!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 21, 2017, 07:04 PM
Open water down here on Long Island :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 21, 2017, 08:41 PM
Anyone on the ice today? I know a lake that I'm sure has enough ice but just wondering how much water might be on top.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MoneyPit on Jan 21, 2017, 08:57 PM
Going down to lower orange idk if the lake will be open but I assume it will be. If not then It will be back to the house to switch gear and make a 3 hr trip up north to possibly good ice...May sound dumb to some of you but I have the fever bad!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarkBJ3 on Jan 21, 2017, 09:42 PM
Money pit, if your headed for Walton, should be clear of ice. Very little left at both ends Friday. Anyone heading out on the ice tomorrow in Sullivan, BEWARE! Spent the day on Kiamesha, by the time I left at 4:30, the ice was rotten. Ice was starting to honeycomb and very soft. Started the day with 8-7 inches, down to 7-6 and could see blood on the ice from caught fish seeping into ice down into ice about 4 inches.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 21, 2017, 09:50 PM
Fished Big Pond today and I am going to try Lake Waneta tomorrow. That will be it in NY until ice tightens up again. Heading to Minnesota Thursday 20 inches of ice there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MoneyPit on Jan 21, 2017, 10:01 PM
Money pit, if your headed for Walton, should be clear of ice. Very little left at both ends Friday. Anyone heading out on the ice tomorrow in Sullivan, BEWARE! Spent the day on Kiamesha, by the time I left at 4:30, the ice was rotten. Ice was starting to honeycomb and very soft. Started the day with 8-7 inches, down to 7-6 and could see blood on the ice from caught fish seeping into ice down into ice about 4 inches.
Thanks for the heads up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 22, 2017, 06:12 AM
Although I saw a quad on ice earlier (Mr. hardwater diehard I believe), I decided I'd walk in the dark last night.
Headed out to deeper section of Sullivan Co lake, shoreline good, 5-6 inches ice still (was seven inches 24 hrs previously further down the lake).
4 crappies in fridge (caught on jig with plastic, jig with waxworm, and on tip down with minnow).

Plan to head out again this AM, need to get some perch so we can celebrate the NE Patriots this eve...Go Pats!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 22, 2017, 06:21 AM
Although I saw a quad on ice earlier (Mr. hardwater diehard I believe), I decided I'd walk in the dark last night.
Headed out to deeper section of Sullivan Co lake, shoreline good, 5-6 inches ice still (was seven inches 24 hrs previously further down the lake).
4 crappies in fridge (caught on jig with plastic, jig with waxworm, and on tip down with minnow).

Plan to head out again this AM, need to get some perch so we can celebrate the NE Patriots this eve...Go Pats!

No the ATV wasn't me ...was out in my usual area but more towards the north shore...only thing to show was a 2 foot eel for me on a tip down ...my buddy got a crappie on a tip up....  6-7 inches of ice ...was surprised that it didn't turn into a sloppy mess . Congrats on your successful outing BlueSail ...I left just after dark when the fog rolled in .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 22, 2017, 01:04 PM
Caught wind of someone going th run the ice in Harriman despite all the no ice fishing signs and obvious open water. Be save and on top the ice guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tightliness on Jan 22, 2017, 01:21 PM
Drove by kiamesha lake and saw 2 people out earlier
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 23, 2017, 07:53 AM
Fished White Lake on Saturday, measured 8" of solid ice, a guy was running his quad on the south end.
Action was VERY slow for us and for all the guys we spoke to. Lots of guys out, the fog sat on the ice all day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 23, 2017, 03:47 PM
Well the ice pellets are plinking the windows ...temperatures look to remain at or near 32F ..till Wednesday morning . Winds have been blowing fairly fierce all day  ...dropping the real feel temperatures 10 degrees or more. Winter is making its return.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 24, 2017, 07:42 AM
Just hope nobody drowns..hope folks I gliding del are looking over southern ice for deer if they fall  I into weak ice.they can't climb out either folks keep a look out if you see animals too that may need rescue assistance
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 24, 2017, 08:09 AM
WOW Dinks, I don't much care how anyone spells or punctuates here but I can't understand half of what you are trying to say. How about proof reading before you hit post just to see if it typed out the way you want it to read.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 24, 2017, 08:33 AM
Well the winds have stopped ...Ol' Man Winter left about an inch of mix of hail/sleet/ice/snow on the ground ...nothing hanging off/down on  the trees and power lines ...hoping this cool down starts earlier than late Thursday .Would like to be out this weekend .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 24, 2017, 09:01 AM
28 tonight and 31 tomorrow night. it's a start
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2017, 09:48 AM
You guys have to drive about 2 hours north.... we have 10"+ on most lakes up here..... still waiting for lake George to freeze tho
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 24, 2017, 09:53 AM
Hoping to get up that way in Feb.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: joechicago on Jan 24, 2017, 11:05 AM
Open water down here on Long Island :)
Good reports of trout at the Conny.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: joechicago on Jan 24, 2017, 11:33 AM
Someone previously posted a photo from white Lake where an ATV went thru on the south end. Wonder if that's him again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: joechicago on Jan 24, 2017, 11:35 AM
Fished White Lake on Saturday, measured 8" of solid ice, a guy was running his quad on the south end.
Action was VERY slow for us and for all the guys we spoke to. Lots of guys out, the fog sat on the ice all day.
forgot to quote.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 24, 2017, 11:41 AM
Good reports of trout at the Conny.

Not too much of a trout fisherman/fly fisherman. Looking to improve my fly casting skills though, what baits/patterns are they catching them on?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 24, 2017, 05:33 PM
WOW Dinks, I don't much care how anyone spells or punctuates here but I can't understand half of what you are trying to say. How about proof reading before you hit post just to see if it typed out the way you want it to read.
lol my fat fingers type on cell phone..I reread it I understand lol..but yeah heard swing is flooded and no access unless you heard or seen it..I'm going  north maybe next weekend if it is ago
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 25, 2017, 12:36 PM
ATV on ice isn't safe on white lk..crazy to even risk some them big deep lakes in Sullivan. Hope and wish safe ice..maybe small backwood ponds..anybody try morningside lately ? Never tried that  but read panfish are in there ,is it  good?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 25, 2017, 01:05 PM
I've seen trucks on white lake. The day the atv went through, there was still open water. Everthing has it's limits. Either that guy was stupid or got too comfortable.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 25, 2017, 02:58 PM
Nice forecast  for going into February.. Sure there is safe is even now but those shorelines on the res.must be deep and need caution ..I'm  looking forward to get out again..last time I cleaned a nice bunch..great fried them pannies! Never got into the perch but the crappies were nice so far..no eye..few white perch but they I toss..tried them and they are fishy..good eagle food imho
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 25, 2017, 05:39 PM
say pooley..the first post on this thread..I have to  ask ..is that Chic yours ? She's a looker for sure  smile nice body too! If so, I'm proud of you for such a snag!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 25, 2017, 06:18 PM
say pooley..the first post on this thread..I have to  ask ..is that Chic yours ? She's a looker for sure  smile nice body too! If so, I'm proud of you for such a snag!

    Im not a race fan but even I know who that is.... ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 25, 2017, 06:46 PM
Soooo...any Ice any where? Heard lake George is shot in the bays...main lake not even close...guys went through up in central ny in multiple locations....8-10 " supposedly in adks?....got a buddy on piseco I am going  to checkhart with....can't imagine anything safe locally  :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2017, 07:01 PM
Soooo...any Ice any where? Heard lake George is shot in the bays...main lake not even close...guys went through up in central ny in multiple locations....8-10 " supposedly in adks?....got a buddy on piseco I am going  to checkhart with....can't imagine anything safe locally  :'(

theres anywhere from 12-15" on great sacandaga. I was on 10" today on Schroon head north guys... 7" on Saratoga.... Lake George was almost ready before the warm spell then lost it all and had to start over
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: esoxnepa on Jan 25, 2017, 07:43 PM
I was thinking about fishing the Swan Lake Fire Company tournament:  https://www.facebook.com/events/203466363449447/

I was told they have 10-11" of ice as of Tuesday. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 25, 2017, 07:48 PM
    Im not a race fan but even I know who that is.... ::)
so  she's still as hot looking after all these years? Cool!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Jan 25, 2017, 07:50 PM
I think next week sometime plenty of safe ice..maybe even for mobiles just need to wait a week or so
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 26, 2017, 03:34 AM
Esoxnepa I suggest keeping a watch on the fire departments Face Book page for updates on the contest before you make the trip . Doing a Google search I found this phone number you and anyone else planning to attend this contest may want to call.
                               Swan Lake Hose CO. # 1   (845)-292-6918

If this contest is cancelled please send a personal message to moderator AdkRoy so he can update post about this contest that can be found in New York Ice Fishing derbies and contests thread. The thread is found stickied near top of New York Ice Fishing community board.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarkBJ3 on Jan 27, 2017, 03:48 PM
Anyone know if White Lake has safe ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 27, 2017, 04:44 PM
Someone on another forum said it was open
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: esoxnepa on Jan 27, 2017, 05:45 PM
It was cancelled/postponed on their facebook page.  I will see if I can message AdkRoy.

Esoxnepa I suggest keeping a watch on the fire departments Face Book page for updates on the contest before you make the trip . Doing a Google search I found this phone number you and anyone else planning to attend this contest may want to call.
                               Swan Lake Hose CO. # 1   (845)-292-6918

If this contest is cancelled please send a personal message to moderator AdkRoy so he can update post about this contest that can be found in New York Ice Fishing derbies and contests thread. The thread is found stickied near top of New York Ice Fishing community board.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: joechicago on Jan 27, 2017, 07:42 PM
Not too much of a trout fisherman/fly fisherman. Looking to improve my fly casting skills though, what baits/patterns are they catching them on?
Since they are stocked fish, patterns are not that important. In addition, since it's winter, surface bugs are not around. Best to use nymphs or streamers.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 27, 2017, 10:01 PM
I can only hope. 
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 28, 2017, 12:56 AM
Esoxnepa thank you for the updated information on Swan Lake Fire Dept. ice fishing contest . AdkRoy must have received your message he has posted that this contest is cancelled until further notice. Hopefully we get some colder weather in February so all of us can get in a few ice fishing trips.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TheThinIce on Jan 28, 2017, 08:39 AM
Hopefully it locks up and they can reinstate the tourney.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 28, 2017, 09:34 AM
Hopefully it locks up and they can reinstate the tourney.

I believe the next contest is in Morningside/Hurleyville FD on February 11th 

http://www.hurleyvilleny.com/hfdfish.htm

followed by Monticello FD on February 18 @ Sackett Lake

not familiar with any for the weekend of the February 4th
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 28, 2017, 12:14 PM
I went by lock sheldrake this morning all froze but it was snowing and could not see the ice also swan had about 30 people on it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 28, 2017, 02:20 PM
Good afternoon , Greensider I have no idea how many people on average attend Swan Lake Fire Dept. contest the lake's ice covering maybe safe for small groups scattered around the lake not a lot of people concentrated in one area. The fire dept uses the area by tennis courts of former Stevensville/Presidents resort there is a stream the flows out of the lake in this area which affects ice thickness in that section of the lake. A similar situation exists by the state access to loch Sheldrake .
   Hardwater Diehard you are correct about contests . also on Sunday Feb.19Th is the King of the Ice at white lake.  www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org (http://www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org) day of contest registration at White Lake firehouse on route 17B . Look under events fo King of the Ice.

 Back in late December while on a trip checking ice conditions I left a message taped on the door of Loch Sheldrake Firehouse seeking information on if and when they would be having a contest this year. I never received a reply to this note.If any of you Sullivan County residents travel through Loch Sheldrake on a regular basis check and see if they have any type of sign in front of the firehouse with info. on contest. Last year they choose to hold a flea market instead because of poor ice conditions they maybe doing the same this year.

Be cautious if attempting a fishing trip to many stories here on Ice Shanty of people breaking through the ice.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: GenaVorn on Jan 28, 2017, 02:43 PM
  Since there no ice in any close proximity from me I decide to take a trip and  go on Swan lake tomorrow. Never been in that area before .
Have couple questions : Is there any close bait shops around the lake ? Where is more convenient to park  closest to the fishing grounds?
  Not sure , if it's reasonable questions.... not asking for secret places  ect , but  if you can share this this information I'd really appreciate. I am going alone any info would l be helpful.
 Thank in advance ,
                                  Genavorn
  You also can pm me , if don't want to disclose info on open forum.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 28, 2017, 03:10 PM
There is a park along 55  walk right on the lake lots of people there today
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: GenaVorn on Jan 28, 2017, 03:42 PM
Thank you very much  greensider . Any bait shops around that area?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 28, 2017, 03:52 PM
Thank you very much  greensider . Any bait shops around that area?

http://www.monticellofarmhomeandgarden.com/  ......Rt 17B past race track on right 1.5 miles



Sportsnuts 
Address: 250 Rock Hill Dr, Rock Hill, NY 12775 Exit 109 Rock Hill ...turn left ...3/4 mile on left
Phone: (845) 794-2000
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 28, 2017, 04:48 PM
http://www.monticellofarmhomeandgarden.com/  ......Rt 17B past race track on right 1.5 miles



Sportsnuts 
Address: 250 Rock Hill Dr, Rock Hill, NY 12775 Exit 109 Rock Hill ...turn left ...3/4 mile on left
Phone: (845) 794-2000

You can add Agway in Liberty to that list.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 28, 2017, 07:18 PM
You can add Agway in Liberty to that list.
That's closest to Swan Lake if you don't go by something.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ktm115 on Jan 28, 2017, 07:27 PM
Was out on swan lake today. Pretty good day fishing. Pulled a 3lb large mouth out as well as a handful of pickeral. Flags popped up all over the lake throughout the day. There was between 8 and 10 inches of ice but the top 2in is white ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: GenaVorn on Jan 28, 2017, 08:48 PM
Thank you very much for your help gentlemen .Will be the first time in that area..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2017, 03:11 AM
Ktm115 thank you for the report on ice conditions at Swan Lake . Genavorn If you take route 17 west Liberty is exit 100 you can get to route 55 it runs through part of Liberty 55 will take you to Swan Lake. Just before you see the lake route 55 goes down hill  the road crosses the lake. parking areas Greensider spoke of will be on both sides of route 55 as it goes across the lake . Have a good trip enjoy yourself.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 29, 2017, 05:01 AM
don't forget the mahogany ridge rod and gun clubs contest on highland lake. Saturday feb 18th at the sands beach bar and grill in highland lake ny.  always a great time at this one!!!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2017, 05:11 AM
Boss j if you have any information on the Mahogany Ridge rod and gun club contest please past it onto AdkRoy so he can post it in the derbies and contest thread. I personally have had trouble getting info. on this contest since I first found out about it a few years back here on Ice Shanty.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 29, 2017, 05:13 AM
look at you guys all helping each other can you imagine if the whole world acted like this we should all be ice fisherman nice job fellas
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 30, 2017, 08:23 AM
Boss j if you have any information on the Mahogany Ridge rod and gun club contest please past it onto AdkRoy so he can post it in the derbies and contest thread. I personally have had trouble getting info. on this contest since I first found out about it a few years back here on Ice Shanty.
Steve
ITS SIMPLE, SATURDAY OF PRESDENTS DAY WEEKEND AT THE SANDS BEACH BAR...   all I know
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Jan 30, 2017, 08:24 AM
look at you guys all helping each other can you imagine if the whole world acted like this we should all be ice fisherman nice job fellas
ohhh go sit on a egg... lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 30, 2017, 08:36 AM
Boss j if you have any information on the Mahogany Ridge rod and gun club contest please past it onto AdkRoy so he can post it in the derbies and contest thread. I personally have had trouble getting info. on this contest since I first found out about it a few years back here on Ice Shanty.
Steve

PM'd AdkRoy w/link



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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 30, 2017, 09:07 AM
I took an Ice Check ride on Saturday 1/28.

Swinging bridge is a no go at this point with a good 10-15 feet of open water along the shore line, Same for Toronto. I saw no one fishing at either.

White lake looked OK and I did see guys out fishing. From the public launch you could get on but I don't know how thick the remaining ice is.

I tried to go up to BP but ran into blizzard conditions on the Beaverkill road that just got worse the higher we went so we turned around at the covered bridge and no snow plowing that we saw.

I did not hit Superior or Lake Huntington, Morningside, Swan or Hurleyville.

I did have a low of 22 this morning here in Forestburgh but it will be a good while before or if we can ever get back on SB or Toronto.
Temp predictions do look promising for the next week or so staying mostly below 32 with some lows in the teens so keep your fingers crossed.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 30, 2017, 09:47 AM
I spudded my way out to my local hole (southern Sullivan) Sunday afternoon, all clear except a few obvious spots that the spud got wet...
Fished through 6 inches of ice and the fish were hungry - a bunch of gills and three nice keeper perch - biggest was 14.5 inches.

On my way back to shore I could not see my old tracks so continued to spud...all clear again except for the obvious spring holes...and then I lost my spud, ugh, straight through the ice to the bottom it went. I'm always a bit skittish about wrapping the cord around my wrist - visions of me cracking ice and being pulled to the bottom with spud tied to my wrist   :o.

This morning there was more open areas then there were yesterday! Perhaps the wind opened it up...just hoping the current cold snap will tighten it all up again, so much easier to use ATV..
Be safe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 30, 2017, 10:28 AM
Hey Bluesail, what do you sail and where? Ive owned and sailed many boats and catamarans largest 27'. But my favorite that gets used all the time is a Sunfish! I troll with it also. Works well.
Talk about a trolling pattern, zig and zagging with tacks and speed going from zero to hero, the fish love it. Caught a big smallmouth once with the crawler harness skimming and bouncing across the surface.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 30, 2017, 10:36 AM
Fished Superior on Saturday, needed a plank to get on the ice from the boat launch. Ice was 8", fishing was a bit slow and the winds were fierce. Had several snow squalls in the morning.
I think everything should get locked up by the weekend if the winds die down.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Jan 31, 2017, 06:18 AM
Weather us is looking good for locking stuff back up. Hope this snow doesn't mess anything up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 31, 2017, 07:50 AM
Right in Sullivan co. they are talking 1-3 inches. shouldn't be a problem. Probably blow right off.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 31, 2017, 08:15 AM
Drove by white lake Sunday early am, to go do some open water fishing and saw 4 people out there !...I am waiting to this weekend...careful!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 31, 2017, 03:21 PM
Looks like Sullivan County is getting every bit of  the 1-3 inches of snow that was forecasted. The temperatures are also cooperating with low 20's and teens forecasted for the overnights for next 5 days . So Winter 2017 2.0 begins.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 31, 2017, 03:29 PM
Looks like Sullivan County is getting every bit of  the 1-3 inches of snow that was forecasted. The temperatures are also cooperating with low 20's and teens forecasted for the overnights for next 5 days . So Winter 2017 2.0 begins.

YUP! I have every bit of 3 inches here in Forestburgh right now and still snowing. Temp is 23 and going down each night for the next few to around 10.

I don't know how long it will take to freeze up the shorelines around the big reservoirs that were all open water for 10-12 feet out just this past Saturday. I would be mighty careful around SB or Toronto for a while for sure.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Jan 31, 2017, 05:11 PM
So is it....
Mid-early ice?
Late-early ice?
Mid-ice?
Late-ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 31, 2017, 05:14 PM
I feel that the fish are not quite into "basin mode" yet ....weeds are still green in the shallows .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Jan 31, 2017, 05:36 PM
Water levels at east branch have probably risen by 5'-8' flooding the drained shallows. Wonder if there will be a spring like migration to those areas.the back side of Sodom never lost ice. Just edges. So I'm interested how this will play. Hopefully things will be solid for the weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: cmpnd1 on Feb 01, 2017, 06:01 AM
Anyone have ice reports for Morningside, Loch Sheldrake or Swan Lake. Looking to fish this Saturday.
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Post by: Fishcicle on Feb 01, 2017, 08:14 AM
Drove by Sodom last night.  The causeway was locked up, but I didn't check thickness.  See what happens for the weekend.
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Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 02, 2017, 02:42 AM
There is a lot of ice all over Monticello area, Ive been fishing it all season. Would love some fishing buddies who know the area better than I do, I have fished Swinging Bridge Res with not much success, Big pond I caught a good amount of Large mouth nothing else. Im heading out in about an hour or so, Live in nyc, heading to either Swinging Bridge again to try my luck, or to Toronto Res, Im dying to catch some walleye.
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 02, 2017, 03:42 AM
Welcome to Ice Shanty JasonP718 hope you see this post before heading for Sullivan county. It was recently posted that the shorelines at Swingingbridge and Toronto are in bad shape you may have to fish another lake.
Steve
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Post by: Talktoanthonyp on Feb 02, 2017, 05:23 AM
How much ice was on Big Pond ? I have a summer house not far from that lake
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 02, 2017, 06:46 AM
There is a lot of ice all over Monticello area, Ive been fishing it all season. Would love some fishing buddies who know the area better than I do, I have fished Swinging Bridge Res with not much success, Big pond I caught a good amount of Large mouth nothing else. Im heading out in about an hour or so, Live in nyc, heading to either Swinging Bridge again to try my luck, or to Toronto Res, Im dying to catch some walleye.

Turn around! I can't say the ice is not thick enough on SB or Toronto but it will be very hard getting on to it right now. Yes, Toronto does have some nice walleyes in it but I have never yet caught one through an ice hole and only ever saw one guy who has. White lake might be your best bet today and it does have some nice trout and lake trout but they too have lock jaw this time of year. I can't say what Superior, Morningside or Lake Huntington conditions are at this time but maybe some other can.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 02, 2017, 08:39 AM
 Boy Toronto and SWB seem like a terrible idea. Steep banks and just enough snow cover. Hope he decides on somewhere else. 
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 02, 2017, 08:41 AM
Oh yeah, Welcome to shanty Jason :tipup:
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Post by: Dave327 on Feb 02, 2017, 07:14 PM
I'm thinking about venturing out onto Superior Saturday. Good idea or not?
If anyone has been there in the last couple days and wouldn't mind reporting ice conditions I'd appreciate the report.
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Post by: Gravity Pilot on Feb 02, 2017, 08:29 PM
I'm thinking about venturing out onto Superior Saturday. Good idea or not?
If anyone has been there in the last couple days and wouldn't mind reporting ice conditions I'd appreciate the report.

I was on Superior Sunday, first foot or two of the edges at the launch were gone but once on I drilled 20+holes no less than 9" of ice in all of them. Bite was slow, marked fish all day, just couldn't get them to commit. Gunna head there in the morning, hopefully they're hungry🎣
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 03, 2017, 05:19 AM
White and superior seem to lockup the best...from reading post and my experience when we have inconsistent winters...I have been on similar lakes that had minimal Ice in comparison...yes superior is very different from white but they both seem to get good Ice compared to others...safe outings
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 03, 2017, 01:27 PM
Here is the latest from my neck of Sullivan county. I went to Swinging Bridge and there are guys fishing. Not sure I would drive a machine over the new shore line ice but it is good for walking over from the boat launch.

Superior looks good to go and there were guys out there and the same for White Lake. I couldn't get up to Toronto because they had the road blocked doing repairs and I could not wait but one of the road crew guys said it was not quite ready yet but could be OK by the weekend. It is 26 here in Forestburgh now at 2:25 PM Friday Feb. 3rd and should go down to near 10 tonight. Just be careful if you are running heavy machines to drag your stuff.

I did not drill any holes but suspect the ice away from the shorelines is fine and just a light snow cover in most places.
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Post by: dinks on Feb 03, 2017, 01:53 PM
Here is the latest from my neck of Sullivan county. I went to Swinging Bridge and there are guys fishing. Not sure I would drive a machine over the new shore line ice but it is good for walking over from the boat launch.

Superior looks good to go and there were guys out there and the same for White Lake. I couldn't get up to Toronto because they had the road blocked doing repairs and I could not wait but one of the road crew guys said it was not quite ready yet but could be OK by the weekend. It is 26 here in Forestburgh now at 2:25 PM Friday Feb. 3rd and should go down to near 10 tonight. Just be careful if you are running heavy machines to drag your stuff.

I did not drill any holes but suspect the ice away from the shorelines is fine and just a light snow cover in most places.
it is freezing shoreline should be fine won't be long
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Post by: troutslayer97 on Feb 03, 2017, 02:20 PM
Anybody in here ever fish waneta lake over by Livingston manor?  Looking to try somewhere new this weekend..
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 03, 2017, 02:42 PM
Anybody in here ever fish waneta lake over by Livingston manor?  Looking to try somewhere new this weekend..

Shallow pickerel lake and they all are about the same size 15-17 inches the one time I fished it back some years ago. I am sure there are pan fish and perch but the slime darts kept us busy.
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Post by: troutslayer97 on Feb 03, 2017, 03:26 PM
Shallow pickerel lake and they all are about the same size 15-17 inches the one time I fished it back some years ago. I am sure there are pan fish and perch but the slime darts kept us busy.
I guess I'm gonna give it a try tomorrow.  I've fished it a few times in the summer and caught a few pickerel and bass.  Hopefully I can stay away from them and get into some panfosh
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 03, 2017, 04:27 PM
I'll be out tomorrow morning on Superior. Past few times out playing the "sit and wait" game didn't produce too much. Going to try some new tactics.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 03, 2017, 04:36 PM
I'll be out tomorrow morning on Superior. Past few times out playing the "sit and wait" game didn't produce too much. Going to try some new tactics.

FTR I've tried the wait and sit game ...that isn't Panfishing out to well either   ;D ;D . The majority of fish I believe are in the early ice or just starting the mid season migration into the basin area ....so spread out over the flats that hard to pin point a game plan/strategy
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Post by: PerchFace on Feb 03, 2017, 06:01 PM
Gunna head over to Sodom pre dawn. Holding to maybe hook some........ Anything. Well maybe the walleye will be cruising. That would be awesome. Some jumbo yp. Awesome. A school of whites... Pretty sweet. Some trout... Oh yeah awesome.
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 03, 2017, 06:18 PM
FTR I've tried the wait and sit game ...that isn't Panfishing out to well either   ;D ;D . The majority of fish I believe are in the early ice or just starting the mid season migration into the basin area ....so spread out over the flats that hard to pin point a game plan/strategy

My plan is to drill a bunch of holes and hop around until I find fish..... with enough holes, it'd be near impossible not to find them :)
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 03, 2017, 06:44 PM
My plan is to drill a bunch of holes and hop around until I find fish..... with enough holes, it'd be near impossible not to find them :)
When I don't use tip ups, I keep moving until I find fish. You would also be suprised how many times I have worked through an area  only to come back around to it at dark and catch a bunch of fish. Good luck. Me and the boy are going to hit swan lake tomorrow for a youth fishing contest.
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 03, 2017, 07:11 PM
When I don't use tip ups, I keep moving until I find fish. You would also be suprised how many times I have worked through an area  only to come back around to it at dark and catch a bunch of fish. Good luck. Me and the boy are going to hit swan lake tomorrow for a youth fishing contest.

Yeah the tip-ups really limited my range the last time. Thanks, best of luck to you guys as well.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 03, 2017, 07:15 PM
Larger flats = more spacing between holes .
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Post by: Gravity Pilot on Feb 03, 2017, 08:29 PM
I'll be out tomorrow morning on Superior. Past few times out playing the "sit and wait" game didn't produce too much. Going to try some new tactics.

Good luck! I was out there today, same as the last 3 trips to Superior! Marked fish all day it won't commit to bite. I tried fast slow big small different colors, various depths... I can't figure it out?! I can pull them up 3-5' off the bottom but the bite has been slow to nonexistent. I'm gunna try a few other spots see what happens. Good luck
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 03, 2017, 08:50 PM
Been getting a lot of action on my tip downs set up for pan fish ...but upon setting the hook...their on ...but off ...and barely taking any line out to boot...defiantly a head scratcher. Its like they are sucking the minnow head and not getting to the hook ...small minnows and new Mr Crappie TruTurn hooks.... ??? ??? ???
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 03, 2017, 09:53 PM
Been getting a lot of action on my tip downs set up for pan fish ...but upon setting the hook...their on ...but off ...and barely taking any line out to boot...defiantly a head scratcher. Its like they are sucking the minnow head and not getting to the hook ...small minnows and new Mr Crappie TruTurn hooks.... ??? ??? ???

ditch the minnows and throw some grubs on... that way they don't just grab the minnow and run they actually have to bite the hook so to speak
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Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 03, 2017, 09:55 PM
Beachwood.....you wanna check that...someone said today youth contest was cancelled.....not sure .....
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 04, 2017, 06:04 AM
Thanks for the heads up Trapper. I have a 5 year raring to go as well as his friend, so since there is safe ice we will  go anyway. You know when I get lookers I have had luck with changing to a small ratso or simular jig, tipped with a  spike or half a mealworm or waxie, very little movement. I have even had luck at those times with a small wet fly or a small weighted panny popper.
 
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Post by: PerchFace on Feb 04, 2017, 06:57 AM
23 1/2" walleye Sodom just now. Pictures to follow. First walleye
 my heart is beating out of its chest
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Post by: GreekUPS on Feb 04, 2017, 07:25 AM
23 1/2" walleye Sodom just now. Pictures to follow. First walleye
 my heart is beating out of its chest

Congrats!!!!  How much ice?
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Post by: PerchFace on Feb 04, 2017, 07:34 AM
Nils made quick work if it . Didn't really check. I'm 300 lbs. Prob 8"
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Post by: PerchFace on Feb 04, 2017, 09:01 AM
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this beast weighed in at 6lbs. first walleye ever. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 04, 2017, 09:08 AM
Great looking fish..   Congratulations.  ...
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Post by: bart on Feb 04, 2017, 09:16 AM
Perchface, very nice walleye! Congratulations!
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 04, 2017, 09:35 AM
Very nice walleye  :flex: :clap: :thumbsup: :woot: :bow:
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Post by: Wille on Feb 04, 2017, 09:42 AM
Awesome walleye congrats !!! Did you jig it up, or tip up,, Perchface  ??
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Post by: GordonL on Feb 04, 2017, 10:07 AM
Congrats on a great walleye Perchface!
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Post by: PerchFace on Feb 04, 2017, 12:39 PM
on a tip-up with a large shiner in about 17' of water around 7:30 am. that's all the info. go get em!
yeahhhhhh baaaaabbbbbyyy
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Post by: jwaldman on Feb 04, 2017, 12:59 PM
I'm a Long Islander and want to ice fish tomorrow but don't want to waste a drive if there isn't good ice.

Anyone look at northern Westchester today? King Lumber or Plum Brook on Muscoot? Is there really 8 inches at Sodom? Elsewhere?

Thanks much!
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Post by: kb on Feb 04, 2017, 02:14 PM
Beautiful eye, congrats. 
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 04, 2017, 02:47 PM
Nice eye! congrats
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Post by: Fishcicle on Feb 04, 2017, 03:32 PM
Awesome eye.
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Post by: bob48 on Feb 04, 2017, 04:00 PM
Nice fish !
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 04, 2017, 04:10 PM
Fished Superior today for about 3 hours in the morning, ice was roughly 10"-12". Couple guys out on the lake, bite wasn't too bad, had lots of "lookers", but was able to ice a couple nice sized gills, about 8"-9". They were definitely biting light today, but the tickle stick helped me detect the bites. Also had a couple smaller gills and perch that went back. Got a little windy and cold so decided to call it quits early. On the way back I was able to stop by and check out SWB Res. Maybe a dozen or so guys out, shorelines at the launch were solid. Little bit of open water south of the launch towards the dam, so stay north and you'll be fine.
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Post by: Wille on Feb 04, 2017, 05:57 PM
My Buds say Sodom wide open ,,,,  :o
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Post by: Canoejon on Feb 04, 2017, 09:30 PM
Hey Willie, are your buds saying even the back by the causeway is open?
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Post by: dougie on Feb 04, 2017, 09:47 PM
Hey boys- has anyone one had any luck on Morningside? Thanks
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 05, 2017, 02:35 AM
Perchface congratulations very nice walleye.
Steve
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Post by: PerchFace on Feb 05, 2017, 03:46 AM
Thanks guys . Been trying for a walleye for a while. And YES BY THE CAUSEWAY AT SODOM THERE IS SAFE ICE.
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Post by: masterbaiter1 on Feb 05, 2017, 07:11 AM
If you want the latest in ice conditions for most anywhere in Sullivan county call Jimmy he checks almost daily. 845-893-1355
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Post by: setthook on Feb 05, 2017, 07:27 AM
Yes there is safe ice by the causeway but thats it. People were by the island in the morning which only has 3 inches with cracks everywhere and one in particular that stretched the whole length of the ice shelf AND was completely separate with a gap of water. I did not notice this til i was already out 100yards or so. The ice was actually moving up and down as i walked. Very scary. I actually think the ice cracked like that after i was already on. It was separated about a quarter inch. Shoreline was shot too. Be patient people. These reservoirs still have open water on them and the wind generates waves underneath the ice making for a very dangerous situation and you dont even know its going on. And always check the ice for yourself. Never just go on reports.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 05, 2017, 07:32 AM
So looks like some shore lines have locked up in lower Sullivan County ....got to fish on 9 plus inches of ice with good shore access ...lot of open water on my local lake ...fished the shallows with two keeper 13" perch for my diligence  ... one of which was bleaching  up some sunfish/bass fry...one on a tip down the other on an Automatic Fisherman . Jigging did not produce...was using some Gulp products as I forgot the waxies and Euro larva  >:(...lot of lookers off the bottom but no takers.
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Post by: GreekUPS on Feb 05, 2017, 12:27 PM
Anyone know if Monticello FD Derby at Sackett will have bait available?  I believe it on the 18th of Feb.
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Post by: bowski76 on Feb 06, 2017, 08:26 AM
We fished Superior on Sat, early morning was dead, late morning was pretty good. The odd thing is that I had 5 tip up and 1 dead stick, went 5 for 6 on the pole, not a single fish on my tip up. I even moved 2 of my tip ups close to my pole, but nothing. The one I missed broke the line, he must have been a monster, LOL.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 06, 2017, 08:40 AM
Anyone know if Monticello FD Derby at Sackett will have bait available?  I believe it on the 18th of Feb.

I don't believe so....Check their FB page for updates

https://www.facebook.com/monticellonyfiredepartment/?fref=ts

Local Bait shops ...Call for times some will not be open early .

Toms 729 Prosperous Valley Rd, Middletown, NY 10940
Phone: (845) 733-4642

Sports nuts   Address: 250 Rock Hill Dr, Rock Hill, NY 12775
Phone: (845) 794-2000


Monticello Farm Home & Garden
 420 Route 17B, Monticello, NY 12701
Tel: 845-794-6457 | Fax: 845-794-6459 | 





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Post by: GreekUPS on Feb 06, 2017, 09:24 AM
Thanks Hardwater.
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Post by: choo choo on Feb 06, 2017, 07:43 PM
 Decided to try Lake Huntington Sullivan county this afternoon for a change of pace. Parked at the DEC lot  which was bare ground, ramp had  a little snow , and shoreline was cracked/heaved at base of ramp , but ok ....and there was 7 1/2 to 8 inches (measured) of ice from 12 fow out to 28fow with 1 1/2 to 2 inches of snow on top. Fishing was slow, but some decent flurries of small and dink blue gills. I ended up keeping 10 blue gills and a 22 inch pickerel. Hopefully better fishing next time.
 Only 3 other guy's fishing on the entire lake... it was a real gorgeous afternoon out there  on the ice .

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Post by: dinks on Feb 06, 2017, 08:35 PM
great afternoon.all jigging lot crappies great bite from noon to dark.nice crappies some over 12 in...hoping to stick it out there sleet rain tomorrow but got to see  ...might rain.. We two filled two 5 gallon buckets
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Post by: dinks on Feb 07, 2017, 08:14 AM
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/evhobzfetg11rco/AADgBkNwzoOYZ7yYxCqwvgGqa?dl=0
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Post by: dinks on Feb 07, 2017, 06:51 PM
Today gortex parka came in handy on ice during the rain but still had at least 7 inches.. Catch was slower than yesterday in same spot we caught lots yesterday.tried new spots but caught pretty much same spot we did very well yesterday. Really amazing how today they were not aggressively chasing our jigs..yes we only jig but because it seems best at least for this drink..have pics but Dropbox don't work on iceshanty? Is photobucket best to show mobile phone camera pics?
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Post by: dinks on Feb 07, 2017, 07:02 PM
Ice is solid 7 to 9 inches most shoreline is easy solid for machines and today not much thaw still very safe on top.going to try tomorrow summer time weather!
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Post by: dinks on Feb 07, 2017, 07:11 PM
Let me know if Dropbox works on this site..maybe  photo bucket is better I have no idea
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Post by: choo choo on Feb 07, 2017, 07:41 PM
Good job on fish dink :tipup:
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2017, 01:43 AM
Choo Choo ,Dinks congratulations gentlemen on your catches,thank you for the pictures and report on ice conditions. Dinks I'm assuming you were fishing at Swinging Bridge appears to be your favorite body of water.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 08, 2017, 07:31 AM
Thanks choo choo ..agree Monday was gorgeous weather ...yes Steve.yesterday was mostly a wet day  slow takes..if you know how to make pics appear rather the link code to my Dropbox account..going to try one more time before the winds they forecasting.. Still no eye and the seem to be fewer last few seasons.. I will let go stinking old monster walleye after taking a photo..I'll keep the smaller but legal 18 minimum but the be females are best released..best for reproductivity
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 08, 2017, 08:16 AM
dinks ...looks like a complicated process for getting your dropbox photos to appear as an image as opposed to a link ...changing  so coded text in the link etc. Although Photo Bucket can be challenging at time it seems the best for me  and others.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 08, 2017, 09:40 AM
Thanks choo choo ..agree Monday was gorgeous weather ...yes Steve.yesterday was mostly a wet day  slow takes..if you know how to make pics appear rather the link code to my Dropbox account..going to try one more time before the winds they forecasting.. Still no eye and the seem to be fewer last few seasons.. I will let go stinking old monster walleye after taking a photo..I'll keep the smaller but legal 18 minimum but the be females are best released..best for reproductivity

SWB Res is one of my favorites too, pretty much textbook fishing there. Find the structure, find the fish. And if you are a little tech savvy, google can help with finding the structure on that res.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 08, 2017, 08:50 PM
Hey Basser I was down at the launch on Swb yesterday and looked south. I think what you saw was a plowed patch on the ice. Was thinking of trying there this season, haven't fished it in years. Not big on keeping the bigger eyes either. In sullivan we just don't have enough of a walleye fishery. I understand in other places where they have more keeping a few. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 08, 2017, 08:55 PM
thanks diehard, i kinda figured that being the case.. no big deal, .. as for today..am started good..but it all ended pretty quickly..the bite was off and my partner and i tried but for whereever we drilled (over a fifty holes) all lookers..nothing even with wax worms..they just didn't bite rapala perch jig i had kicked butt last two days 1/8 oz spoons all too but todays we watched them on our showdowns just look and go back down,,think it was the front..when we caught them they were mostly 26 fow..30 plus was dead shallow wasn't good either. this am we caught about twenty released all but five i filleted ziplocked. i'm done ..we tried lots of different spots and all lookers..had to be the front or moon phase..anyway i'm home in nj lol hopefully we get safe ice before its all over this season..plenty safe ice but it was wet on top draining in our holes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 08, 2017, 09:02 PM
Hey Basser I was down at the launch on Swb yesterday and looked south. I think what you saw was a plowed patch on the ice. Was thinking of trying there this season, haven't fished it in years. Not big on keeping the bigger eyes either. In sullivan we just don't have enough of a walleye fishery. I understand in other places where they have more keeping a few.

Might have been, saw some glistering light off the surface in the distance which made it look like open water, so I didn't venture that way at all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 08, 2017, 09:04 PM
Hey Basser I was down at the launch on Swb yesterday and looked south. I think what you saw was a plowed patch on the ice. Was thinking of trying there this season, haven't fished it in years. Not big on keeping the bigger eyes either. In sullivan we just don't have enough of a walleye fishery. I understand in other places where they have more keeping a few.
if the walleye was good as it was five years ago, we would have caught them..we had a very hard time finding them in open water in a basstracker and we know all the hots spots but seems far between for eye at swb. I was amazed we didn't catch one eye the spots we use to get them. anyway, no big deal crappies were all nice size plenty and actually like them more fried.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 08, 2017, 09:06 PM
Might have been, saw some glistering light off the surface in the distance which made it look like open water, so I didn't venture that way at all.
it cant be any thicker or safer that way looking out towards dam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 08, 2017, 09:24 PM
dinks ...looks like a complicated process for getting your dropbox photos to appear as an image as opposed to a link ...changing  so coded text in the link etc. Although Photo Bucket can be challenging at time it seems the best for me  and others.
Agree, I uninstalled dropbox, I figure if I had to ask here and the program is cpmplicated why bother with it..unistalled not to bother with dropbox anymore. Any app that is not user friendly I just trash lol.. no big deal..I don't trust or care for apps on my dumb phone either,,just a power drain..less apps the better imho.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 09, 2017, 07:04 AM
Of course things change, but 20 years ago SWB was some body of water. I think when it was drained it really put a hurting on it. I would love to see them do a little stocking including some more hybrid stripers. You guys ever fish towards the dam?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 09, 2017, 08:19 AM
Of course things change, but 20 years ago SWB was some body of water. I think when it was drained it really put a hurting on it. I would love to see them do a little stocking including some more hybrid stripers. You guys ever fish towards the dam?
from seeing contour depths from boat and trying it down by dam, i can't see it good choice for ice fishing ( basically not practical method lining 60 ft plus not good for fishing and too deep for ice tackle. also last to freeze that side of res. If it were stocked with striper hybrids i doubt nys has any interest in any hybrids.. What these officials should do is manage walleye reproduction and stock like they do up in Oneida using the same strain from they get from the lk. Think for now it best to release the big females over 24"..actually don't savor the taste or texture of the meat from  them any larger than 23" for eats.. these fish take years,they live long like twenty years so they are likely to have higher levels of contaminants compared to their smaller cousins having shorter life span and less concentrated contaminants. Fish are what they eat,, think of them like batterys getting charged with toxins, the longer they live the higher the concentration of toxins. Same with sea food or any meat. Best tasting walleye are actually 15 inch 17in lol.. but the state don't want you to eat them safer tastery fish! ! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 09, 2017, 08:25 AM
Of course things change, but 20 years ago SWB was some body of water. I think when it was drained it really put a hurting on it. I would love to see them do a little stocking including some more hybrid stripers. You guys ever fish towards the dam?

Right before the drain SWB had a small snip it/write up in Field and Stream or Outdoor Life...stating it was turning into quite a walleye fishery ..then the big draw down .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 09, 2017, 09:33 AM
Swinging Bridge, Mongaup Falls and the Rio are all the Mongaup river with dams. Any fish in SB can migrate down river to Mongaup Falls and the Rio and then to the Delaware. Some years back, maybe 15-20, they did stock SB with both Hybrid Stripers and some kind of hybrid Musky. I have heard of a few guys that caught the stripers but no one who ever caught the musky types. If you check the DEC stocking page it says they stocked 8700 Walleyes in Rio in 2015.

What we all have to understand is that we are at the lower latitudes of the Walleye range here in Sullivan county and they do much better the further north we travel. Much the same as Moose that just don't travel this far south because they get eaten to death by ticks twice as bad as they do up north.

What I don't know regarding these Hybrid fishes is if they are even capable of natural reproduction. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 09, 2017, 09:49 AM
Yeah not much interest in fishing towards dam either, I was just glad it wasn't actually open water. I think a lot of eyes were taken when it was drained. I heard tails of guys sneaking in on pools and just hammering them. I also did some work on the mongaup at the north end in late march during the drain. I saw eagles grab quite a few eyes. Hybrid stripers don't spawn, thats a drawback.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 09, 2017, 11:22 AM
Well the snow is done ...dropped 8-9 inches of fluffy snow in lower Sullivan Co...winds going to be 20 + MPH for several hours ...then diminishing overnight ...23F now ...dropping to the low teens for the overnight .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 09, 2017, 02:24 PM
Hopefully a bit will blow right off! Sure is light enough.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 09, 2017, 03:30 PM
Hopefully a bit will blow right off! Sure is light enough.

Thinking about hitting SWB on Saturday. Hopefully the roads will be clear, would suck to get stuck lol...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 09, 2017, 03:35 PM
Thinking about hitting SWB on Saturday. Hopefully the roads will be clear, would suck to get stuck lol...

SWB is in Forestburgh. We had a foot of snow on the ground by 1:00 PM today and it is 4:00 now and the roads are clear! I can't say what the parking at the launch might be like but you will get to it for sure.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 09, 2017, 03:53 PM
Great to hear, thanks! Now, hoping that the snow on the ice blows off, or else its gonna be a pain hiking through it....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 09, 2017, 05:18 PM
Great to hear, thanks! Now, hoping that the snow on the ice blows off, or else its gonna be a pain hiking through it....

Yup! Forestburgh does a great job on the roads but not a darn thing on the ice. If the winds of change will get the ice cleared then we will be good to go. If not then I will hope to find a much younger fishing mate to help drag all the gear. I can't tell you how many times I dragged all my stuff to the far side of the lake and on the way back saw the guys fishing right off the landing did way better then I did. We all need to keep in mind they call it fishing instead of Catching and being in the right place at the right time with the right bait or lure is the key to success. Some days you can't buy a bite and other days you didn't bring enough bait. I can't tell you all how many times my buddy caught fish all day from his drilled hole and my drilled hole 50 feet away and the same depth never got a bite using the exact same bait.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 09, 2017, 06:18 PM
Do you park at the launch basser? Might go there Sat. afternoon Looks to be a warm day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 09, 2017, 06:21 PM
Do you park at the launch basser? Might go there Sat. afternoon Looks to be a warm day.

Yeah that's where I normally park, don't really know of anywhere else to do so. Currently debating if I should go this weekend or the next. Just picked up my first shanty, a Shappell DX3000 on sale at Fish & Stream for $207 with free shipping, but it won't be here till next week.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 09, 2017, 06:24 PM
Yup! Forestburgh does a great job on the roads but not a darn thing on the ice. If the winds of change will get the ice cleared then we will be good to go. If not then I will hope to find a much younger fishing mate to help drag all the gear. I can't tell you how many times I dragged all my stuff to the far side of the lake and on the way back saw the guys fishing right off the landing did way better then I did. We all need to keep in mind they call it fishing instead of Catching and being in the right place at the right time with the right bait or lure is the key to success. Some days you can't buy a bite and other days you didn't bring enough bait. I can't tell you all how many times my buddy caught fish all day from his drilled hole and my drilled hole 50 feet away and the same depth never got a bite using the exact same bait.

I totally agree. Always should be open-minded and optimistic, as you never know when the bite may turn on. But once you factor out all the skill, equipment, and knowledge, sometimes fishing really just comes down to dumb luck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 09, 2017, 06:36 PM
Being there is half of it. If I'm not on the ice I don't learn. The shelter helps on nasty days.  Don't think you will need shelter Sat. It will be in the forties with light winds.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 09, 2017, 07:49 PM
Being there is half of it. If I'm not on the ice I don't learn. The shelter helps on nasty days.  Don't think you will need shelter Sat. It will be in the forties with light winds.

Yeah Saturday is definitely going to be nice out. Not so much the weather that is deterring me, but the drive. 120 miles, 2hr 20mins...... puts a hurting on the car and gas. I drive an awd bmw, aka not a truck, so if the parking lot isn't cleared, it could also pose as a problem. Guess, I'll just go flip a coin or something...  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 09, 2017, 08:04 PM
Greenwood lake is a better walleye fishery than SWB imo and its further south.... location doesn't mean as much for species of fish as structure and forage does along with where NYS decides to stock.... walleyes do so good in oneida because its a big lake with an amazing amount of forage in the lake and they are one of the top predators in there.... lakes with a lot of "warm water" species hurt the walleye population because they compete for a lot of the same food. I'm actually surprised GWL is as good as it is with all the muskies in there.... the next best thing to oneida is chaumont or the St. Lawrence river.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 09, 2017, 08:08 PM
Hear ya there basser, long way to come if you can't park. The being there comment was more about the shanty you bought. It is easy to be there when you have a little cover on bad days. I have even been known to take a little snooz on long days in my shanty.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 09, 2017, 08:27 PM
Greenwood lake is a better walleye fishery than SWB imo and its further south.... location doesn't mean as much for species of fish as structure and forage does along with where NYS decides to stock.... walleyes do so good in oneida because its a big lake with an amazing amount of forage in the lake and they are one of the top predators in there.... lakes with a lot of "warm water" species hurt the walleye population because they compete for a lot of the same food. I'm actually surprised GWL is as good as it is with all the muskies in there.... the next best thing to oneida is chaumont or the St. Lawrence river.

We have a decent Walleye population down on the island at Ronkonkoma, just that the lake rarely does freeze over...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 10, 2017, 06:19 AM
How much snow did you guys get north of Monticello ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 10, 2017, 06:43 AM
We had eight inches in Callicoon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2017, 06:47 AM
North of Monticello? Fallsburgh, Woodburne, Grahamsville? I am south of Monticello in Forestburgh and got right around a foot. A buddy in Grahamsville said he got right around the same but up the mountain north of Grahamsville toward Claryville got a couple more inches.

I suspect west of Monticello toward Livingston Manor and Big Pond probably got more like 15 inches from this storm but can't reach a buddy up there yet to know for sure.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 10, 2017, 06:51 AM
We had eight inches in Callicoon.

Same down in lower Sullivan as well lucky it is powder. Lot of drifting during the overnight though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 10, 2017, 07:05 AM
My back sidewalk looked like I didn't clean it yesterday. Hopefully it took some off the lakes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2017, 07:48 AM
Where exactly you are in Sullivan County has a lot to do with the snow totals you got. My home is at 1500 feet above sea level and about the same elevation as Monticello. If I go down the mountain to Cuddebackville it is almost 1,000 feet lower and did not get the snow total we got up here. My brother lives in Yankee Lake and just about the same elevation and got about the same snow total. I hate snow and even more so when it is on the ice making for hard dragging of the shanty. It was windy last night but I doubt it took much of the snow off the lakes as I had hoped. I'll be very happy to be surprised and see SWB or some of the other lakes with glare ice for this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 10, 2017, 09:19 AM
Another 1-3 inches of snow reported tonight for Sullivan... looks like I'll pass for this weekend. Good luck to anyone who is going out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Feb 10, 2017, 09:33 AM
Gammy, elevation totals didnt vary due to the temps being low everywhere. Not like a lower area started as rain and higher elevations started with snow. Then you have variation. I'm farther north than those locations you mentioned and a higher elevation, only 6-8". If watched any radar or news, the storm was farther south as a coastal storm. Heck, Danbury ct. with an elevation of of 0 to 100 received 15".
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 10, 2017, 10:00 AM
Another 1-3 inches of snow reported tonight for Sullivan... looks like I'll pass for this weekend. Good luck to anyone who is going out.

Not seeing that 1-3 for tonight.... warm for tomorrow 42F ....Sunday looks to be a bit of a mix bag though WU reporting 3-5 for Sunday ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 10, 2017, 10:07 AM
Not seeing that 1-3 for tonight.... warm for tomorrow 42F ....Sunday looks to be a bit of a mix bag though WU reporting 3-5 for Sunday ...

TWC reporting 1-3 tonight for Bethel, NY
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Feb 10, 2017, 10:20 AM
Yes snow starting at 6pm tonight. Also so far Hurleyville FD still has their contest on Morningside Sat morning.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 10, 2017, 10:45 AM
On second thought, the steady dropping pressure for tomorrow looks great..... can't seem to make up my mind....  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2017, 11:10 AM
On second thought, the steady dropping pressure for tomorrow looks great..... can't seem to make up my mind....  ;D

I will TRY to get over to the SWB public launch and give you a report about the parking area later this afternoon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 10, 2017, 11:16 AM
Be in Livingston Maonor in a few hours....will post then....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2017, 11:17 AM
Gammy, elevation totals didnt vary due to the temps being low everywhere. Not like a lower area started as rain and higher elevations started with snow. Then you have variation. I'm farther north than those locations you mentioned and a higher elevation, only 6-8". If watched any radar or news, the storm was farther south as a coastal storm. Heck, Danbury ct. with an elevation of of 0 to 100 received 15".

Of course you are right but I am speaking more generally about how the snows here normally happen. These past few storms have been a bit different in that they do tend to go more coastal than what has normally been the case. It is very typical for Monticello to get hammered and Middletown to get nothing. Likewise I have left my house with nothing happening and half way up to Big Pond ran into a major snow storm.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 10, 2017, 11:46 AM
I will TRY to get over to the SWB public launch and give you a report about the parking area later this afternoon.

I appreciate the help, thank you so much.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fowlhookedny on Feb 10, 2017, 11:53 AM
I'm in Livingston Manor, and we only got about 8 inches.  A little further west in Roscoe got around 10-11 inches.  I can't imagine big pond got much more than we did here. 

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 10, 2017, 12:26 PM
 Basser just go for it , and when you get to the parking lot ....if it's not plowed,  just gun it. I'm sure there will be someone there with a truck and a chain to pull you ;D out
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 10, 2017, 12:45 PM
Basser just go for it , and when you get to the parking lot ....if it's not plowed,  just gun it. I'm sure there will be someone there with a truck and a chain to pull you ;D out

Gotta risk it for a biscuit  ;D I better catch them good tomorrow then haha
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2017, 01:02 PM
Just got back from SWB. Good news NYBasser, the lot is plowed fine but the entrance into the lot has some snow from the regular road plowing but you should not have a problem. Even better news is that the snow has mostly blown off the ice and you will want kreepers with you.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 10, 2017, 01:20 PM
Just got back from SWB. Good news NYBasser, the lot is plowed fine but the entrance into the lot has some snow from the regular road plowing but you should not have a problem. Even better news is that the snow has mostly blown off the ice and you will want kreepers with you.

Thank you very much, again. Not sure how I can repay you for the help..... well, I sent you a PM regarding spots/structure on SWB
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Feb 10, 2017, 01:49 PM
Thanks for the report Gamalot, it definitely helps to know the conditions before driving there for 2 hours. I usually fish Superior but thinking of trying SWB tomorrow for the first time. Is the boat launch right off Gregory road? Thanks again!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2017, 02:01 PM
The boat launch is off Plank road which is also called Starlight drive. Tell me where you are coming from and I can give directions. From route 17B it is caller Starlight drive or road and from route 42 it is called Plank road but it is all the same road that travels along the east shore. I just looked on my map and Yes, Gregory road is right where the launch is.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Feb 10, 2017, 02:14 PM
The boat launch is off Plank road which is also called Starlight drive. Tell me where you are coming from and I can give directions. From route 17B it is caller Starlight drive or road and from route 42 it is called Plank road but it is all the same road that travels along the east shore. I just looked on my map and Yes, Gregory road is right where the launch is.
Yea, thats the 1 i see on my fishing guide map for SWB, just wanted to make sure that 1 is plowed. Its also showing me another boat launch on the west side further north. Thanks again for your help, really appreciate it!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2017, 02:47 PM
Yea, thats the 1 i see on my fishing guide map for SWB, just wanted to make sure that 1 is plowed. Its also showing me another boat launch on the west side further north. Thanks again for your help, really appreciate it!

YUP! That launch is also on plank road and there is a reason for that. SWB used to be just the Mongaup river before they built the dam and there was a bridge connecting east plank to west plank.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 10, 2017, 03:18 PM
I saw signs of people going on the ice from that northern most launch as well. With the Mongaup river coming in I would be careful. I have open water fished there but have no idea what the ice is like. Thanks again Gamalot for all your reports.
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Post by: iceman99 on Feb 10, 2017, 03:31 PM
where can I bait  on my way to superior
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Post by: Tightliness on Feb 10, 2017, 04:10 PM
Could anyone give me any info on kiamesha lake? There's nothin on the dec website expect for that its ice fishable. I drive by it a lot and I'm interested in fishing it. So couple anyone tell me what kind of fish are in there? Is it worth fishing? Are there deeper parts of the lake that hold more fish? (Even tho it's small)
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 10, 2017, 05:09 PM
where can I bait  on my way to superior

Superior has been kind of slow for me, had a couple nice sized gills last time out, but that was it. Anyways, you can get bait at either Sports Nuts or Monticello Farm Home & Garden. Both places carry live bait that should suit your needs.
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2017, 05:28 PM
Could anyone give me any info on kiamesha lake? There's nothin on the dec website expect for that its ice fishable. I drive by it a lot and I'm interested in fishing it. So couple anyone tell me what kind of fish are in there? Is it worth fishing? Are there deeper parts of the lake that hold more fish? (Even tho it's small)

Back in the early 1970s I caddied on the Concord golf course. Kiamesha was private and stocked with trout for the Concord guests. Sorry I can't give any more details because although I do live close I have never wet a line in it. I do see people fishing there but if the trout are still in it it is not listed as an ice fishing legal trout water. I would suspect it has the standard warm water fish like most of the others near here. I might have to do an exploration run over there this spring with my kayak equipped with sonar just to be able to answer a few of these questions. If I had to take a wild guess I would say between 20 - 30 feet deep max.
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Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 10, 2017, 08:01 PM
didnt go out but ice is good....a few out.....looks like most of that white crap has blown to the shoreline.....let you know tomorrow night how we did ..... good luck !!!!!
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Post by: MarkBJ3 on Feb 10, 2017, 08:10 PM
Fished Kiamesha a few times. Some nice perch but few and far between, mostly small ones. Have caught small crappies, all under 9", pickerel and bass. Have heard of eels and walleye, taken from there about 15-20 years ago.
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Post by: havejigwilltravel on Feb 11, 2017, 06:51 AM
i'm looking for info on lake onteora in ulster co. there was 8" of safe ice last week. the problem is the gate was locked at the entrance making a very long sled pull down the hill. does anyone know if the gate is still locked ? thanks.
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Post by: TrueNorth on Feb 11, 2017, 07:11 AM
As long as there is snow on the ground the gate will be locked. The idea behind this is to prevent vehicles getting stuck on the hill.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 11, 2017, 07:12 AM
where can I bait  on my way to superior

Local Bait shops ...Call for times some will not be open early .

Toms 729 Prosperous Valley Rd, Middletown, NY 10940
Phone: (845) 733-4642

Sports nuts   Address: 250 Rock Hill Dr, Rock Hill, NY 12775
Phone: (845) 794-2000


Monticello Farm Home & Garden
 420 Route 17B, Monticello, NY 12701
Tel: 845-794-6457 | Fax: 845-794-6459 | 

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Post by: PerchFace on Feb 11, 2017, 06:10 PM
forgive my lingo ignorance, what body of water  is SWB?
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Post by: choo choo on Feb 11, 2017, 06:24 PM
SWinging Bridge    Reservoir in Sullivan County
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 11, 2017, 06:52 PM
Hit SWB Res today for 4 hrs, from 11 am to 3 pm. Extremely nice day out with very mild weather, bunch of people out fishing and running around on ATVs and snowmobiles. Ice was roughly 9-10inches thick, anywhere from 1/2 to 3 inches of snow on top. Edges were fine, a little bit of water on top. Launch area parking had little to no snow left. First hole I drilled and fished for 20 mins had no luck. Started contemplating about switching to Superior.... glad I didn't. Hit the motherload on the second hole I drilled in a different spot. Had schools of Crappie come in waves, every 5-10 mins. Caught a bunch jigging, and kept 9 for the table. Also managed a decent bluegill, and a small bass that went back. Glad to say it was definitely worth the 2.5 hr drive up. Big thanks again to Gamalot for checking out the conditions of the lake. and launch.

(https://s27.postimg.cc/5qr3b071b/Screen_Shot_2017_02_11_at_7_49_02_PM.png)
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 11, 2017, 06:55 PM
By the way, Monticello Farm Home and Garden was out of waxies, they only had superworms and mealworms in stock.
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Post by: kb on Feb 11, 2017, 07:06 PM
You guys are killing me.   We have no safe ice here in Dutchess.   I'm living vicariously through you all!!!

Lol
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 11, 2017, 07:12 PM
You guys are killing me.   We have no safe ice here in Dutchess.   I'm living vicariously through you all!!!

Lol

If I can drive 2.5 hours to ice fish, surely you can drive 1.5 hours... haha  ;D
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Post by: Dave327 on Feb 11, 2017, 07:28 PM
Hey NYBASSER you coming back to SWB tomorrow? It's only another 5 hour round trip. ;D ;D ;D
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 11, 2017, 07:31 PM
Good for you Basser!  I had a day where  right at dark I got into a trout on my jigging rod and had a tip up. iced a 24incher. I ran for tip up and had 20 incher......... That was a few years ago. Today I had a 12 inch pickeral.
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 11, 2017, 07:52 PM
Hey NYBASSER you coming back to SWB tomorrow? It's only another 5 hour round trip. ;D ;D ;D

Wished I lived closer lol, those 2.5 hour drives are a real pain. I spend more time driving than fishing lol. I'll be out next Sunday on SWB again, dark blue Shappell shanty, stop by and say hello if you're out.
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Post by: kb on Feb 11, 2017, 07:54 PM
 Next weekend, I'm definitely going to make the trip. If anybody would like to meet up I would really appreciate it. I know nothing about it but we could make it work   

 Just tell me where to meet up, and I'll be there   
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 11, 2017, 07:55 PM
Good for you Basser!  I had a day where  right at dark I got into a trout on my jigging rod and had a tip up. iced a 24incher. I ran for tip up and had 20 incher......... That was a few years ago. Today I had a 12 inch pickeral.

Thanks! If you are looking to hit SWB anytime soon, I can give you a few pointers for help. That goes for anyone on the forum here as well. Send me a PM and I can give out a few pointers.
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 11, 2017, 07:56 PM
Next weekend, I'm definitely going to make the trip. If anybody would like to meet up I would really appreciate it. I know nothing about it but we could make it work   

 Just tell me where to meet up, and I'll be there

Talking with a couple friends about a trip next Sunday. Supposed to be 45 deg with little wind, going to be nice and warm. The boat launch parking lot would be a good place to meet, time TBD.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 11, 2017, 08:21 PM
My son and I might try Tuesday. I always let him pick. I have a feeling it might be slow going with a five year old. Hopefully I can talk him into Swan lake. Sun. sounds good if I can I'm there.
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Post by: Travis Rage on Feb 11, 2017, 09:38 PM
Awesome man way to go. Trying tomorrow before and during the storm!
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 12, 2017, 06:45 AM
Your a brave soul if you made it out Travis. Been snowing here in Sullivan co. since 6:30. Good luck and drive safe if you made it.
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Post by: dwitte62 on Feb 12, 2017, 10:43 AM
Anybody been on White Lake recently ?
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Post by: choo choo on Feb 12, 2017, 11:55 AM
Saw a few guy's on the state launch (Kauneonga) side yesterday afternoon....no one was on the 17b White lake side when I went by.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 12, 2017, 12:28 PM
Monticello FD Canceled their contest for February 18th 2017

 https://www.facebook.com/monticellonyfiredepartment/photos/pb.1415301445458038.-2207520000.1486923974./1779882935666552/?type=3&theater
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Post by: fishon723 on Feb 12, 2017, 06:28 PM
Anybody been on White Lake recently ?
Fished White Lake yesterday and caught some nice keeper perch and one keeper pickerel. Moved around a bit to find fish. caught them jigging and on tip ups.
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Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 12, 2017, 06:58 PM
Fished private lake in Livingston Manor on Saturday.....21 slime darts on the ice between me and my son...5 keepers 17-20"......I got a 5# bass and my Son got a 6#  22inch LM.....awesome fish......dont know how to add pics or i would....1 small perch......
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Post by: dougie on Feb 12, 2017, 08:52 PM
Did anyone fish the tournament on mornngside on Saturday? Just curious how it was. Thanks
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 13, 2017, 01:35 AM
NYBasser thank you for posting a photo congratulations on your catch. Hardwater diehard thanks for the update on Monticello FD contest. Ditto Dougie's post curious myself about this years Hurleyville FD contest.
Steve
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 13, 2017, 05:54 AM
Anyone get out Sunday am?...1 of my most memorable trips was just as the barometric pressure dropped right before a storm chased me off a lake that has usually very tight mouthed trout...not that morning, landed quite a few jigging they would slam the lure no finicky bite.
Gamalot how is the snow depth on the lakes? We got 12-15 " total here between the past 2 storms..Temps might compress that..was thinking of doing the long walk on Toronto
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 13, 2017, 06:47 AM
I wanted to fish Sunday before and during the storm but couldn't find any brave soles to go with me. We have had a good 15 inches of snow this week but if I have to guess, which I do, I would say with the wild winds we have right now most of the snow that was on the ice is now in my damn driveway! >:(

I blew off 6 inches yesterday and now it is all right back where I blew it from. The problem with Toronto is the long walk and because the wind direction is shifting every 15 minutes it will be hard to tell where the snow might end up. Looking on the brighter side, we had 21 here this morning and with the wind chills down in single digits we should have great ice now for a while. I just keep looking out and see the snow going sideways east to west and then 10 minutes later it is going west to east so not even worth going out to blow it off until mother nature calms down.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 13, 2017, 07:17 AM
SWAN LAKE FD CONTEST RESCHEDULED DATE

Saturday, February 25 at 6 AM - 3 PM

Annual ice fishing contest. Bait fish available for sale, food an refreshments all day, registration begins at 5:30 am day of. $10 for adults

https://www.facebook.com/events/249658178819158/

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Post by: greensider on Feb 13, 2017, 02:49 PM
Are they going to allow quads to be used at the park like previous years
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Post by: Canoejon on Feb 14, 2017, 07:56 AM
There's low wind today and tomorrow AM. Tomorrow, I'm hoping to drive up from Westchester to fish SB. Hopefully there will be some reports today. I fished it a few years ago when we had no ice down here, but I don't really know it at all. We did okay with barely legal crappies and short eyes not too far from the boat ramp (the one that when you face the water when on the ramp, the dam is to the left). One day on Sodom just isn't enough for me. I'm going nuts. So any ice reports today will very appreciated and please feel to PM me with any tips. I'll be taking a newbie for his first time on the ice. Thanks, all, in advance.
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 14, 2017, 10:59 AM
Haven't seen any eyes come out of SWB this year. Plenty of crappies around in schools. I would suggest you fish north of the launch, haven't heard much about anything south of it. The crappie in the lake are pretty textbook: find the structure and you'll find the fish.
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Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 14, 2017, 11:20 AM
Re: SWB - If you go out from the launch, turn right and walk until you're in front of the third house--with a red deck and white railings--there is drop off about 200 feet from shore. Don't fish there, it sucks. Really thought I was onto something when I found that drop off but all I ended up with Saturday was a couple pickerel and two perch so small to call them dinks would be bragging.

Also have not caught a walleye out of there through the ice in three years and have stayed out past dark waiting for them too many times.

I love that lake but since the drawdown it just hasn't been the same. Okay crappie fishing now and then but perch and walleye seem hard to come by anymore.
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 14, 2017, 11:30 AM
Re: SWB - If you go out from the launch, turn right and walk until you're in front of the third house--with a red deck and white railings--there is drop off about 200 feet from shore. Don't fish there, it sucks. Really thought I was onto something when I found that drop off but all I ended up with Saturday was a couple pickerel and two perch so small to call them dinks would be bragging.

Also have not caught a walleye out of there through the ice in three years and have stayed out past dark waiting for them too many times.

I love that lake but since the drawdown it just hasn't been the same. Okay crappie fishing now and then but perch and walleye seem hard to come by anymore.

I believe I saw you out there last Saturday as I was making my way onto the lake. Dropoffs are good spots early season, but at this point now, the crappies are settling into basins. Best advice for crappie fishing would be to keep moving until you find fish. Mid season, crappies tend to stay in a certain area, and not move too far from it.
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Post by: Canoejon on Feb 14, 2017, 03:11 PM
Thanks all. The DEC map shows two boat launches. I think I parked at the more northern one of the two. Is that the one being referred to?
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 14, 2017, 03:13 PM
Thanks all. The DEC map shows two boat launches. I think I parked at the more northern one of the two. Is that the one being referred to?

I'm pretty sure there is only one public launch now and it is just past where Gregory Road intersects with Starlight drive.

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Post by: Canoejon on Feb 14, 2017, 03:31 PM
Thanks all. We'll save a few for you.
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Post by: Reelemin on Feb 14, 2017, 06:24 PM
Due to open water on Highland Lake, the Mahogany Ridge Hunting and Fishing Clubs Ice Fishing Contest has been cancelled this Saturday February 18th.
The club will still be holding the raffles at Sand Beach, so feel free to stop by and enjoy a nice day of camaraderie!
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 14, 2017, 06:53 PM
My son and I fished swinging bridge today. we were just north of the launch by about 100yards. the snow wasn't that tough on me but I didn't want to push a five year old. felt good to fish there again, haven't in a while. We had a 19 inch snot rocket and a nice smally. Had a few lookers jigging, but only one light  bite. One guy had 2 nice perch and another had a few crappie. Hope I can hit on a solo outing and fish some of my old spots.
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Post by: choo choo on Feb 14, 2017, 07:11 PM
My son and I fished swinging bridge today. we were just north of the launch by about 100yards. the snow wasn't that tough on me but I didn't want to push a five year old. felt good to fish there again, haven't in a while. We had a 19 inch snot rocket and a nice smally. Had a few lookers jigging, but only one light  bite. One guy had 2 nice perch and another had a few crappie. Hope I can hit on a solo outing and fish some of my old spots.
Did not know that was you beachwoods 16,......nice little boy you have there...he was so excited to tell me about the pickerel you guy's caught !

(I talked to you both on my way in from the hinterlands lol...drag was a little tough  with the softening snow/slush forming in some spots, but the smitty sled helped this old guy with the drag}

I was just out there today for the mid day bite, which was ok, but could have been better...had to scoot out of there before prime time.

Absolutely beautiful weather to be out on the ice, I never even put my bibs on....and good luck to you both next time out .
 
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 14, 2017, 07:19 PM
Funny as you walked away I thought I need to build a Smitty. Glad to meet you.
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Post by: choo choo on Feb 14, 2017, 07:34 PM
Funny as you walked away I thought I need to build a Smitty. Glad to meet you.
Same here.
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 14, 2017, 08:18 PM
Did not know that was you beachwoods 16,......nice little boy you have there...he was so excited to tell me about the pickerel you guy's caught !

(I talked to you both on my way in from the hinterlands lol...drag was a little tough  with the softening snow/slush forming in some spots, but the smitty sled helped this old guy with the drag}

I was just out there today for the mid day bite, which was ok, but could have been better...had to scoot out of there before prime time.

Absolutely beautiful weather to be out on the ice, I never even put my bibs on....and good luck to you both next time out .

How were the shorelines/ice? Still holding up well?
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Post by: choo choo on Feb 14, 2017, 08:31 PM
They were  ok when I came in mid afternoon...a few wet slushy spots here and there.


Things are going to change with the forecasts we have for next week...
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 14, 2017, 08:35 PM
They were  ok when I came in mid afternoon...a few wet slushy spots here and there.


Things are going to change with the forecasts we have for next week...

Thanks, yeah I'm planning to sneak in my last 2 trips of the season this weekend, unless the ice holds out for longer...
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 15, 2017, 04:14 AM
Hardwater Diehard, Reelemin thank you gentlemen for the updates on Swan Lake FD and Mahogany Ridge hunt-fish club contests. Choo Choo,Beachwood 16 thanks for the reports on Swinging Bridge.

 Remember folks this Sunday Feb.19 TH is the King of the Ice contest at White Lake (Sullivan County) . I checked the Sullivan County Conservation club website and did not see any updates about contest being canceled. Below is a link to club's website look under programs for King of the Ice.
                                                www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org (http://www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org)

Be safe and enjoy what remains of our local ice fishing season.
Steve
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Post by: Fishcicle on Feb 15, 2017, 07:10 AM
Anyone been by the causeway on Sodom lately?  Is the ice still holding up in there?
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Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 15, 2017, 10:06 AM
Hey sorry I haven't posted. I did go out that day when you guys warned me not to. Lol. I didn't see it in time. I could only find one access point to Toronto res. By the hydro electric damnat the end of Moscoe road. Was not accessible. The ice was maybe 2 inches and soft. 2 swings with my axe and I hit water. But I saw people out in the distance. No idea where they get on. I ended up on morningside and caught maybe 2 or 3 perch.
Been to swinging bridge twice since then, and walked around all day jigging, caught nothing 1 day, and a few small perch the other. Not sure where or how you guys fish to have luck on swinging bridge.
Toms bait shop in middletown opens at 5 or 6 am. His sign says 5. He said 6 on the phone. There's also a 24 hour bait shop but a bit out of the way. I forgot the name but can find it if anyone needs
Lake waneta is an amazing pickerel lake, but 99% are under 18 inches. I've been fishing there for years, all seasons. I did catch a 5# 8 ounce bass from the smaller side of waneta this fall. Have ice fished a few times this season and all have been productive. Not much pan fish though. I did jig up over 15 pickerel in 1 day though. Sadly most were about 10 inches long. Still fun.

I used to fish big pond all the time during the winter when I was younger and it was very productive. Got out there only once this season so far. Caught a handful of largemouth, biggest being close to 3#s. And a few perch. The guy fishing near me caught 2 trout.

I'm planning on going asap. When this wind dies down somewhat. Might even say screw it and go in the wind. Who knows how much ice is left.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tightliness on Feb 15, 2017, 10:11 AM
do you mean how much ice is left on big pond?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 15, 2017, 10:14 AM
No just in general for the season. Big pond probably is close to 10 if not more if I had to guess
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tightliness on Feb 15, 2017, 10:21 AM
Yes big pond is pretty solid. Fishing a been slow there though
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 15, 2017, 11:00 AM
No just in general for the season. Big pond probably is close to 10 if not more if I had to guess

Looks like this weekend might be the last safe ice for 2 or so weeks. Maybe a freeze coming on the first week of march?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 15, 2017, 11:06 AM
Looks like this weekend might be the last safe ice for 2 or so weeks. Maybe a freeze coming on the first week of march?

Yea that's why I might go in this wind. Tomorrow I can't, Friday to Sunday I'm free. Hope the wind calms down. Today would've been a gorgeous day. Too bad we haven't gotten any good freeze. I wouldn't mind going closer to harriman state park, or even Ronkonkoma. Even though the 1 time I tried it during the summer I was skunked.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 15, 2017, 11:32 AM
Yea that's why I might go in this wind. Tomorrow I can't, Friday to Sunday I'm free. Hope the wind calms down. Today would've been a gorgeous day. Too bad we haven't gotten any good freeze. I wouldn't mind going closer to harriman state park, or even Ronkonkoma. Even though the 1 time I tried it during the summer I was skunked.

Winds will be very light on Saturday, and fairly calm on Sunday. I'm def going to SWB Saturday, and possibly will be out on Sunday as well. Harriman has some good lakes, but they never opened for ice fishing this year, and Ronk barely even froze over. Ronk isn't good anyway, the eyes don't seem to bite through the ice there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 15, 2017, 01:10 PM
Just a Heads-Up for anyone planning to fish Sullivan County.... I just looked up the weather report for the weekend...... Starting on Friday, temps will be in the mid-50's for Sat., Sun., Mon., Tues. !!!  PLEASE BE CAREFUL .... we don't want to lose any more anglers this year !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 15, 2017, 02:23 PM
Of course be careful, but it will be just fine for the weekend. After that I hope the weather man is wrong by at least five degrees or the end might be coming.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 15, 2017, 05:12 PM
Winds will be very light on Saturday, and fairly calm on Sunday. I'm def going to SWB Saturday, and possibly will be out on Sunday as well. Harriman has some good lakes, but they never opened for ice fishing this year, and Ronk barely even froze over. Ronk isn't good anyway, the eyes don't seem to bite through the ice there.

Yea I wish harriman would freeze. I don't fish there much cause of the boat and key permit policies. Let me know if you wanna meet up this weekend. I guess I can give swb another shot. You do well on there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 15, 2017, 05:29 PM
I caught an old walleye at swb ..thought wow great fish fry..when I cut it open with my fillet knife a huge worm came out..in the sink..went online to see what  worm it might be..resembles a tape worm! It broke apart but I thosses it to the Crows.. People be real careful!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 15, 2017, 05:42 PM
I caught an old walleye at swb ..thought wow great fish fry..when I cut it open with my fillet knife a huge worm came out..in the sink..went online to see what  worm it might be..resembles a tape worm! It broke apart but I thosses it to the Crows.. People be real careful!

Stick with the crappie, they taste better and are easier to catch  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 15, 2017, 05:44 PM
Yea I wish harriman would freeze. I don't fish there much cause of the boat and key permit policies. Let me know if you wanna meet up this weekend. I guess I can give swb another shot. You do well on there?

Did pretty well last weekend, got a couple spots on SWB to find the crappie at. Worst case scenario, I can always switch to Superior to hammer some monster gills and perch. I'll probably be out on Saturday at around 8 or 9 am. I'm willing to meet up with anyone who wants to.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 860Fisherman on Feb 15, 2017, 05:54 PM
Hey guys.  Hate to bother you with a non-ice fishing questing, but some friends and I are dying to play some pond hockey.  We're looking for somewhere in Dutchess country with good (smooth) ice and minimal snow or that is plowed.  If no one has any ideas we're up for ice fishing too.  Thanks so much.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 15, 2017, 07:21 PM
Stick with the crappie, they taste better and are easier to catch  ;D
I wasn't kidding! btw you are right the crappies taste better but you might think i'm fooling folks or whatever but ..i did fillet many nice white crappies this season and some of them had long thread size about four inches..i know these aren't nerve endings..they are definitely these worms..likely tape worms from the animal farms upstream i guess.. anybody else seen these white thread size parasites?..i pull em off and fry the fillets anyway.. pure protein i figure.. i read somewhere the worms are like part of the meat or as harmless once cooked. ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 15, 2017, 07:26 PM
If it were not for ice panties i'd not know where to get the latest news stuff gossip etc. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 15, 2017, 08:32 PM
Hey guys.  Hate to bother you with a non-ice fishing questing, but some friends and I are dying to play some pond hockey.  We're looking for somewhere in Dutchess country with good (smooth) ice and minimal snow or that is plowed.  If no one has any ideas we're up for ice fishing too.  Thanks so much.

Couple guys on here who live in Dutchess Cty. have not been out on the ice due to unsafe conditions. Knowing that, along with the super warm temperatures this weekend, I'd try and stay off the ice. Not worth dying over fishing or hockey.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 15, 2017, 08:52 PM
you guys want ice? Drive 2 hours north and you'll have all the ice you need a lot of places up here are 12"+ still.... I'll be back down on 2/27 for good so be nice to hit the hardwater back home next year... however I will be making a trip or 2 back up here next season. There's some really good waters up here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 15, 2017, 09:03 PM
Funny you mention that Loudmouth as I was contemplating going north tonight. I have a brother in Toga and figure I might head up there in a week or two if things hold. It is a place to crash even if I have to go further. I still have a few places I would like to fish down here while we still have ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 15, 2017, 09:16 PM
Did pretty well last weekend, got a couple spots on SWB to find the crappie at. Worst case scenario, I can always switch to Superior to hammer some monster gills and perch. I'll probably be out on Saturday at around 8 or 9 am. I'm willing to meet up with anyone who wants to.

Any chance you would care to share these spots :-). 3 outings on swb this season have resulted in 1 keeper perch that I didn't keep. Rest were bait size for the most part. Ive had tip ups set and jigged. Also constantly moved tip ups if untouched after a while.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 15, 2017, 09:25 PM
Any chance you would care to share these spots :-). 3 outings on swb this season have resulted in 1 keeper perch that I didn't keep. Rest were bait size for the most part. Ive had tip ups set and jigged. Also constantly moved tip ups if untouched after a while.

Swinging Bridge is a lake where you just have to constantly drill and move around to find the fish. A good depth contour map and a fishfinder also help tremendously. Best advice I can publicly give is to fish north of the launch on the main point that most people fish. You'll see a decent sized group of fishermen slightly northwest of the boat launch almost every weekend. Stick with the crowd and you'll do alright. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 15, 2017, 09:30 PM
I have a brother in Toga and figure I might head up there in a week or two if things hold.

I'm fishing toga tomorrow.... heard theres 7" on there but sacadaga and schroon are both 10-16"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 16, 2017, 05:51 AM
Hello loudmouth    I fished Saratoga lake last weekend ...no walleyes for me, there was a tournament on the south end of the lake where the wife & I were staying ...I got in, a good cause ... at the weigh somebody said there was a 26" walleye caught . I never saw the fish ... I had my wheeler & there were machines all over south end ... Ice was about 8" thick... :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 16, 2017, 06:36 AM
I'm fishing toga tomorrow.... heard theres 7" on there but sacadaga and schroon are both 10-16"
Thats what I figure. In a couple of weeks I may have to go a little further north.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 16, 2017, 02:50 PM
Planning on hitting Toronto all day tomorrow from the dam access that Gamalot was kind enough to tell us about...will be a first there in a few years...any advice...going after the ever elusive eyes ! Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 16, 2017, 03:01 PM
Let me know if you find them!

I have fished there a few times off the launch to the left out off the big boulders. Did OK on the perch but still no eyes for us. We will be there Saturday.

Good luck and join us if you can.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Feb 16, 2017, 04:05 PM
A couple of weeks ago did alright with big perch across from dam launch in 50-60' it then comes up to 20' just before that opposite shore. Most were on tip ups also jigged up a few large smallmouths.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 16, 2017, 05:23 PM
I typically used to hike in off of moscoe Rd and search for fish...I have been looking forward to use the marcum and scan thathe bog basin for fish for years!... would appreciate any die hard company...love fishing alone because I usually cover territory but would appreciate the company of a fellow hard water nutcase....always funny seeing the reaction when responding to coworkers that ask what you're doing for the weekend...anyway will be out  tomorrow scanning jigging and maybe 6 tipups...Gamalot thanks for the invite...going to be a good husband and take my wife on a snowshoe adventure...I suggested I fishing and she said yeah we're married now I don't think so!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 16, 2017, 07:02 PM
I typically used to hike in off of moscoe Rd and search for fish...I have been looking forward to use the marcum and scan thathe bog basin for fish for years!... would appreciate any die hard company...love fishing alone because I usually cover territory but would appreciate the company of a fellow hard water nutcase....always funny seeing the reaction when responding to coworkers that ask what you're doing for the weekend...anyway will be out  tomorrow scanning jigging and maybe 6 tipups...Gamalot thanks for the invite...going to be a good husband and take my wife on a snowshoe adventure...I suggested I fishing and she said yeah we're married now I don't think so!

Must be relatively new married! After 30 years if I say I want to fish on Saturday she says, "I'll help you pack". I'm pretty much free to roam Monday - Saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 16, 2017, 08:14 PM
hey what dam are you guys talking about at Toronto the 1 at the end of moscoe road? the hydro electric dam? or the other side of the lafe from pine grove road turning on to chapin trail? heading to toronto tomorrow as well..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2017, 10:28 PM
Hello loudmouth    I fished Saratoga lake last weekend ...no walleyes for me, there was a tournament on the south end of the lake where the wife & I were staying ...I got in, a good cause ... at the weigh somebody said there was a 26" walleye caught . I never saw the fish ... I had my wheeler & there were machines all over south end ... Ice was about 8" thick... :icefish:

yea there has been a couple nice eyes i've heard come out of there I haven't landed one yet but had em on the flasher and camera just couldn't get em to commit the one on cam was at least 20"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 17, 2017, 04:15 AM
Planning on hitting Toronto all day tomorrow from the dam access that Gamalot was kind enough to tell us about...will be a first there in a few years...any advice...going after the ever elusive eyes ! Thanks
THERE IS A SECTION OF OPEN WATER  that grew a few hundred yards yesterday while I was fishing there.

good smallie action and 1 slob perch...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 17, 2017, 04:33 AM
Thanks Boss j...as they say in the movie Christmas story....FUDGE!...Jason p little early to call you...I am sure we will see one another there...I have grey tundra with browntrout sticker on tailgate and I will be pulling a 1 man sentinel most likely left of access pending this open water,hope to meet up there...gamalot you are welcome to join us....ironically I put off a trip to Lake George this weekend because of the open water and sketchy ice that is going on up there...sounds like it is not safe unless you know the lake and mainly stick in the bays

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 17, 2017, 04:51 AM
Let me know how you guys do at Toronto, thinking about giving it a shot tomorrow if the action at SWB is slow, thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 17, 2017, 06:21 AM
Prolly hit SWB tomorrow at day break. Then Swan lake on Sun. Boy good to know about Toronto. Wouldn't expect that with the temps we had this week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2017, 06:31 AM
Thanks Boss j...as they say in the movie Christmas story....FUDGE!...Jason p little early to call you...I am sure we will see one another there...I have grey tundra with browntrout sticker on tailgate and I will be pulling a 1 man sentinel most likely left of access pending this open water,hope to meet up there...gamalot you are welcome to join us....ironically I put off a trip to Lake George this weekend because of the open water and sketchy ice that is going on up there...sounds like it is not safe unless you know the lake and mainly stick in the bays

I saw what looked like open water across the lake on the Moscoe road side last week from the Pinegrove road access point. The wind was blowing about 50 MPH so it was hard to tell if it wasn't just a mirage. I have never trusted that side with the in flow from the stream. I also think the water on the west side is much shallower and the land warms there much faster. The Pinegrove side drag back up to the car is a heart attack in the making unless you have a motor doing the pulling. The temps this coming week could spell the end in a lot of places unless we get an arctic blast pretty quick.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Feb 17, 2017, 06:58 AM
Are you guys saying there is open water on the dam side of Toronto?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2017, 07:17 AM
Are you guys saying there is open water on the dam side of Toronto?

Try to follow here Chaz. I know of 2 public access points on to Toronto. One is on the west side off Rt.55 and Moscoe road. The other is on the east side off Pinegrove road and by the dam. To be honest I don't know if there could be a second dam on the lake. I was on the east side by the dam this week when it was blowing hard. The ice was fine there but looking across the lake to the far west side where Moscoe road is it appeared to be open water. Keep in mind, it was near white out conditions when I was there with 50 MPH winds so I don't honestly know what I saw through it, could have been just clear ice with no snow at all on it. I did not get out of my truck but the ice by the dam looked just fine to me from on top of the boat ramp.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Feb 17, 2017, 07:43 AM
Thanks got it. The Moscow road side access has been open for most of the seaon if not all so far.
There is only 1 dam on the east side via Pine Grove road, top ridge trail aka town road 62. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2017, 08:45 AM
Thanks got it. The Moscow road side access has been open for most of the seaon if not all so far.
There is only 1 dam on the east side via Pine Grove road, top ridge trail aka town road 62.

OK, I have pals there right now and will be there tomorrow with them. The west side is open water so it won't be long before we are in boats.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Feb 17, 2017, 10:49 AM
How much snow is on the ice?? SWB or Superior? thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Feb 17, 2017, 04:56 PM
is anyone catching any fish? or nobody want to go through the hassle of posting any pics?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 17, 2017, 06:29 PM
is anyone catching any fish? or nobody want to go through the hassle of posting any pics?

I bet that they are on an amazing bite and just trying to keep it on the down low  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2017, 06:39 PM
My pals who fished today got skunked. We are going again tomorrow to the same spot mentioned above. I have to wonder something. So, the west end of the lake is open water and there is 8 inches of ice on the east end by the dam. Could it be the fish are over in the open water section for either some  sun, warmer water or is that where the bait might be? Might be that time of year to get the kayaks out and fish the open end.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: choo choo on Feb 17, 2017, 08:45 PM
is anyone catching any fish? or nobody want to go through the hassle of posting any pics?
photobucket can be a pain sometimes for some computers
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 18, 2017, 12:53 AM
Hey, met with Rather be fishing on Toronto today. We covered a good amount of ground together with both jigging and tip ups, 2 Smallmouth, a nice large perch, some dink perch and dink Bluegills... Not much to report.... lots of people on the ice. Big big gap in the middle that only grew larger while we were there. I would highly doubt with tomorrows pending warmth that Toronto would be safe. However with that being said if the launch is safe, going to the left from the launch ice was 8 inches and higher in some spots. Beware though we did hit a few spots that had good ice, but the first few inches were soft, slushy ice.
Whether on fresh ice or ice that has been on a lake for weeks, always be careful, never know what couldve happened.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 18, 2017, 06:32 AM
Good luck to Gamalot if you go out..beware of the inconsistencies in ice thickness there today...especially as that  sun warms it up!...Jason and I found an odd current in the lake and that too was very inconsistent,the strongest was just off the access ramp . Wish the bite was on last night we stayed and tried to target willing fish until 7:00 .Have a good day and be careful
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 18, 2017, 09:44 AM
Out on SWB  ant seem to sniff a bite. Thinking about moving to white lake. Anyone catching anything on SWB?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Feb 18, 2017, 11:08 AM
was out on Sodom. tons of guys out there. didn't see anyone jumping for joy. only got 1 perch. edges are getting soft
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 18, 2017, 01:35 PM
Good luck to Gamalot if you go out..beware of the inconsistencies in ice thickness there today...especially as that  sun warms it up!...Jason and I found an odd current in the lake and that too was very inconsistent,the strongest was just off the access ramp . Wish the bite was on last night we stayed and tried to target willing fish until 7:00 .Have a good day and be careful

Just got back home. 16 degrees there this morning at 7 AM but nearing 45 when we left at 1 PM. Fished to the left toward the dam and nothing but a smallie. Fish have lock jaw at this point. Ice was 8-10 inches in every hole we drilled there but open water on the far west shore.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 18, 2017, 02:10 PM
I couldn't do today hoping tomorrow  at swb if I can wing it..if I do go I'll be jigging moving.I do better tipups are a waste of time IMHO..just keep moving till you locate..in the last few outings caught more keeper fish by just going light and moving to locate hotspots
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 18, 2017, 03:26 PM
Hit SWB this morning from 9am - 2:30pm. Fishing was pretty slow, marked a decent amount of crappie, just hard getting them to bite. Hooked 4 fish, lost 1, and iced 3 nice ones. The blue bird skies certainly didn't help with the fishing :(. By the time I was leaving, there was water and slush on top of the ice in many spots. Shorelines by the launch were still fine. Seems like the season is ending for me, had a great season, and I certainly look forward to the next one. Good luck to anyone who is going out tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 18, 2017, 04:31 PM
Think tomorrow will still be fishable? Smaller lakes like big pond?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 18, 2017, 05:00 PM
I was on BP last sat. I would say you will probably be good based on the ten inches I had then. Of course be careful. Maybe stay away from the creeks in the back.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 18, 2017, 05:00 PM
Decided to stay at SWB, moved to west bank of lake, had the same results...Zilch.
Gravity Pilot, great meeting you today, hope you have a good outing if you decide to go north.
As for me I think my season is over. Heading to south Jersey tomorrow to hit the little white ball around.
Good luck to everyone that will get a few more outings in. Stay safe and tight lines to all. :) :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 18, 2017, 05:11 PM
Anyone go out today? How bad were the melting conditions?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 18, 2017, 05:41 PM
Anyone go out today? How bad were the melting conditions?

Went from solid ice and snow to water and slush on top in a matter of 3 or 4 hours. I think you might be able to sneak in one last trip tomorrow, but be careful. Shorelines around SWB are starting to soften, and the ice was very slightly bubbling. Warm weather + wind = no good.
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Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 18, 2017, 05:50 PM
Went from solid ice and snow to water and slush on top in a matter of 3 or 4 hours. I think you might be able to sneak in one last trip tomorrow, but be careful. Shorelines around SWB are starting to soften, and the ice was very slightly bubbling. Warm weather + wind = no good.

Well I never have luck on swb anyway so I'll avoid it for "safetey" reasons lol. I was thinking either big pond or waneta. Only small lakes that I know in the area that should produce.
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 18, 2017, 06:07 PM
Pic from today:

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Quick shot at water on top of the ice:

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Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 18, 2017, 09:02 PM
I'll be on big pond hopefully (given ice conditions) tomorrow. If anyone wants to join shoot me a pm. I have no service in that area, Ill be in the silver dodge caliber. With a milf sticker (man I love fishing) on the rear windshield. Probably won't be far from the car, close to shoreline
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Post by: Gravity Pilot on Feb 19, 2017, 06:51 AM
Decided to stay at SWB, moved to west bank of lake, had the same results...Zilch.
Gravity Pilot, great meeting you today, hope you have a good outing if you decide to go north.
As for me I think my season is over. Heading to south Jersey tomorrow to hit the little white ball around.
Good luck to everyone that will get a few more outings in. Stay safe and tight lines to all. :) :tipup:

Dave327 great meeting you as well! I bailed out on going north, seasons over for me. I'm looking forward to next year already, if you're ever looking for a partner let me know. Id love to get you up on Lake George, (if it ever freezes again) and get on those perch beds!!
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Post by: PLGoose88 on Feb 19, 2017, 09:46 AM
Anyone out on swb today? I was on there yesterday and ice was messy but still seemed pretty solid. Thinking about making a drive up today if the ice is still ok.
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 19, 2017, 10:02 AM
Anyone out on swb today? I was on there yesterday and ice was messy but still seemed pretty solid. Thinking about making a drive up today if the ice is still ok.

I drove by yesterday and there were at least 30 guys I could see out there. I doubt much changed from yesterday to today other than it got slushy on top.

After the temps we get this week all bets will be off for safe ice next weekend though.
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Post by: PLGoose88 on Feb 19, 2017, 01:02 PM
Thanks. Couldn't make it out there today. Did really well on Friday in the wind. Iced over 30 crappie. Smallest one was 12 inches and the largest was just under 14 inches. Average was about 13 inches. Was trying to post pictures but couldn't get it to work. Went there again Saturday starting around the same spot I did well on Friday and only caught 5 of them in a full day. 2 decent sized at 12 inches and the other 3 were about 9 inches. Must have just hit the school at the right time Friday and lucked out when I started drilling some holes and seeing my flasher lit up. How is the open water fishing there?

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Post by: Frogger4life on Feb 19, 2017, 02:08 PM
Hit swb and superior fri and sat. 10" of ice shoreline slush was bad at superior. Did pretty well had 20 crappies, 15 perch, few pickerel and a couple nice bass. One went 6 lbs.
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 19, 2017, 04:57 PM
Anyone get out today? Was possibly going to go tomorrow pending tonights reports..
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Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 19, 2017, 05:11 PM
Up in Livingston Manor.....5-6 " on top a mess.....solid 6-8 below but i hear the fat lady singing !!!!
Not a great season but a hell of a lot better than last year....hope we get a freeze but doesn't look good ....
be safe.............
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Post by: dinks on Feb 19, 2017, 08:09 PM
true report on swb.. walked on ice 1030.am got into a hole jigged up 7 all throw back crappies.. moved around got two three more all around 25 ft radius.. decided to move with the breeze and blue sky ..nothing for hrs.. tried finding channel beds in the cove.. it was tough..finally sunset started up again..some nice but most throwbacks.. all in all after it got dark i kept five decent crappie.. nothing else but a few solid pumpkinseeds and tiny yellows..be out tomorrow again.. the tape don't lie.. i had 12 in. solid ice  nothing under 10 in.. no heavy slush shoreline was fine walking in. but it was melting today! just know plenty safe yet..seen one guy out there around noon. I had the whole lake to myself.. those five made a bowl of fillets for a fry tomorrow.. wierd thing is no walleye or even bass,,just them crappies as it was this spot 5th time at least in this spot this ice season..wish the walleyes were around! but nothing like years ago for sure

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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 19, 2017, 08:36 PM
Thanks for the heads up might get outhe tomorrow afternoon
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Post by: dinks on Feb 19, 2017, 08:46 PM
it should still be plenty safe from public ramp..i entered private entry and walked a sled towards  the marinas. I hope to try out in the middle by the point..just too many fish there but i know spots out there they all miss ..hope i can get there tomorrow if the ice isn't too much thinner out that way..remember to wear safety gear in case  it goes from10in. solid to 2 inches overnight lol
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Post by: dinks on Feb 19, 2017, 09:05 PM
for those not sure about how the swb ice is.. i walked out and off the shoreline by the big marinas which are private..i have no idea how the public ramp shoreline access looks like but if you can walk off it tomorrow,,should have bo problem with the lk ice which i bet is over 8 inches thick that way.. i might have 2 more inches thicker 10 to 12 inches where i fished all day today. i have a red sled auger,,i;ll be out there tomrorw
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Post by: PLGoose88 on Feb 20, 2017, 06:53 AM
Thanks dinks. Let us know how it goes. Today doesn't look too warm so hopefully the ice is the same as yesterday. If it's still a solid 8 below slop I might take a ride up late afternoon and fish tonight for one last time before its all gone. Good luck and be safe.
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Post by: dinks on Feb 20, 2017, 07:54 PM
SHORELINE WAS SPUD through the hole first stab where we would normally quad out so we didn't have plywood  and decided to walk and  sled.. once off the shoreline it is plenty safe ,,a the tape cuttting fresh holes it is still 12 in. solid .. hardly any melt on top today with the sun and wind it was tough..waxworms rapala perch jig hardly impressed any few lookers we found.. must of lazered over 50 holes and only about a dozen crappie ..no bass yellows ey just a few decent crappies i ate tonight..one was 12 in. nice size..most the big ones are bit smaller but big enough to fillet. I had two full days on swb morning to sun down and can't believe where i use to nail eye didn't produce. the one cove we slaughtered them past month or so wasn't much good yesterday was better than today.. the thing about these deep reservoirs is if the fish move they aren't there on the graph getting the few we seen today was tough getting them. So the birdblue sky ..fed three eagles a bag of cuts ..that was cool watching..they finished the carcasses i bagged the last night.. albeit had a great time ..doubt next time but hoping another freeze for this weekend.
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Post by: TRAPPER3 on Feb 20, 2017, 07:57 PM
Had a blast today with the smallies.....between 3 of us we put at least 20 on the ice biggest about 3# all on tipups.....finally got a decent perch...1st this year about 15"......Had my Godson tending the tipups and boy was he busy....lol...he had a great day getting probably 15 of the bass....ice was better than yesterday but still getting soft where we were....temps not looking good for us....good luck and be safe out there !!!!!
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Post by: dinks on Feb 20, 2017, 08:11 PM
I think the crappies are bigger this season  and when you get into them it can be real fun..but it is a big deep impoundment and like today i tried everywhere we normally expect decent fishing but it was a sunny no go for the most part.. the north coves around the private marinas  had 12 in at the tape and from there  sledding towards the main  10 inches out where everybody fishes at swb the fork point ..doubt the public ramp can be any safer unless it refreezes after  this heavy thaw.. lk ice aint thawing as much as what is coming into from streams. that means water shorelines for the days ahead..so just be safe around these deep shorelines.
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Post by: PLGoose88 on Feb 20, 2017, 09:44 PM
SWB crappie

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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 21, 2017, 06:39 AM
SHORELINE WAS SPUD through the hole first stab where we would normally quad out so we didn't have plywood  and decided to walk and  sled.. once off the shoreline it is plenty safe ,,a the tape cuttting fresh holes it is still 12 in. solid .. hardly any melt on top today with the sun and wind it was tough..waxworms rapala perch jig hardly impressed any few lookers we found.. must of lazered over 50 holes and only about a dozen crappie ..no bass yellows ey just a few decent crappies i ate tonight..one was 12 in. nice size..most the big ones are bit smaller but big enough to fillet. I had two full days on swb morning to sun down and can't believe where i use to nail eye didn't produce. the one cove we slaughtered them past month or so wasn't much good yesterday was better than today.. the thing about these deep reservoirs is if the fish move they aren't there on the graph getting the few we seen today was tough getting them. So the birdblue sky ..fed three eagles a bag of cuts ..that was cool watching..they finished the carcasses i bagged the last night.. albeit had a great time ..doubt next time but hoping another freeze for this weekend.
  Be carefull with remains on ice. not that I care, but it is unlawful
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Post by: dinks on Feb 21, 2017, 07:28 AM
Yes..well aware of the carcass disposal regs.but know three eagles ate everything in minutes..also I doubt any officer would or could fine me with a bucket of  fish carcasses that is not unlawful..not that I don't care but some laws are made to be broken.. Happy the eagles ate well instead of disease rats  at the dumps ..any how ..very crazy forecast 60s in February? Going to jig a bit and leave today ..be safe and enjoy everybody. Season is over I think after next big thaw at swb
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 21, 2017, 07:47 AM
I am not completely sure about the regs. Many times while fishing SWB I have been watched by eagles sitting in the trees near by. I could be guilty as well because when I catch a badly hooked dink perch that will die and is too small to bring home I toss it to the eagles who gratefully swoop right down and take it away. I also have a long standing hatred of slime dart Pickerel so if I ever get one it too will be eagle food.

As a young boy while unhooking a large Pickerel it tore my right thumb wide open with those nasty teeth. Then it got really seriously infected and cost my family a small fortune and ruined half of my summer with my hand in bandages and back and forth to the doctors. As far as I'm concerned Eagles need to eat too!
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Post by: bowski76 on Feb 21, 2017, 08:08 AM
King of the Ice was on Sunday at White Lake, did anyone go?
We got bait on Sunday at Bob's and he said he was very busy early in the morning and was running a bit low on bait.
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Post by: dinks on Feb 21, 2017, 09:13 AM
Very nice am easy safe access ..hoping to jig some.nobody here amazing! Hoping to be king of ice today by noon or so depending if ino bite I'm outta here
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 21, 2017, 04:51 PM
 Something came up and we couldn't make one last outing. Not a bad year. We fished 11 different bodies of water from SWB to a 2 acre pond. I fished with a guy i have fished with for 35 years and a new friend. My son caught his first walleye, and he fished into night for the first time.  Instead of pounding a spot, we fished new waters, and learned and explored. Though we didn't catch much sometimes, we were not skunked once. All this with my arm in a sling. God Bless America. It sure could have been better, but it was good and I am greatful. Now to make some maple syrup, and get ready for early ice out.
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Post by: dinks on Feb 21, 2017, 06:19 PM
Yup it was  lookers  ice fishing over I guess by weekend only kept 13 crappie it was solo out there no others but me And gulls who  enjoyed some carcass lol.till next season.. Cheers!
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Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 21, 2017, 06:53 PM
I have tossed fish to the Eagles over the years... stand on the ice 100yards out or in a tree near by...nice pics...  :)
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Post by: JasonP718 on Feb 21, 2017, 07:18 PM
Went out to big pond today. Did ok. Lost a really really nice trout. Hit me 5 feet under the ice. Might have chased from the bottom or was there. Was insane fun. I watched the trout take my jig through the hole. Good fight on my 4# test. Got to the top of the ice again looked at me and spit my jig out. Was really upsetting. But nice to see its possible. Was hoping to hit superior tomorrow. Anyone have any ice condition reports??

Big pond ice was solid and very thick every where. Over 10 inches
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 21, 2017, 07:19 PM
I have tossed fish to the Eagles over the years... stand on the ice 100yards out or in a tree near by...nice pics...  :)
Years ago you didn't believe yourself if you saw one. Now you can see a few at a time. A few years ago I saw 11 on Lake Superior at the same time. Hope they open season on them. Maybe a lottery like doe tags.
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 21, 2017, 07:36 PM
Years ago you didn't believe yourself if you saw one. Now you can see a few at a time. A few years ago I saw 11 on Lake Superior at the same time. Hope they open season on them. Maybe a lottery like doe tags.

WOW, That just floored me!
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Post by: Yotecatcher on Feb 21, 2017, 07:38 PM
WOW, That just floored me!
x3 who wants to shoot a Eagle.
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 21, 2017, 07:46 PM
. Hope they open season on them. Maybe a lottery like doe tags.

Not cool man, not cool.😠
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 21, 2017, 07:54 PM
I personaly don't want to shoot one as I wouldn't eat it. Kind of like I wouldn't throw a fish on the ice just because I didn't like them. But they could charge a premium and put the money towards stocking ruffed grouse, or walleye. Eventually they could be like coyotes and be over populated.
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 21, 2017, 08:17 PM
I personaly don't want to shoot one as I wouldn't eat it. Kind of like I wouldn't throw a fish on the ice just because I didn't like them. But they could charge a premium and put the money towards stocking ruffed grouse, or walleye. Eventually they could be like coyotes and be over populated.

I guess you need to look at it from a different perspective. Coyotes kill the fawns of the deer we like to hunt and eat and so do bears. Pickerel in good trout waters kill the fry of the trout and just about any other fish that swims so I have them listed as fresh water Barracudas that do more harm than they are good.
Tell me again why the American Bald Eagle, the symbol of our nation should ever be shot or hunted. I am well aware that my attitude of the pickerel is wrong and I can admit it. I have also watched Eagles grab trout right out of the Neversink river by my house and I guess I just say the trout should have been a little smarter. I would not agree with a man shooting a trout any more than I would about a man shooting an eagle. I do still hate pickerel but as long as my hook can be removed without killing the fish or slicing my hand open he will go back just like any other trash fish I happen to catch.
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Post by: dinks on Feb 21, 2017, 08:27 PM
I have tossed fish to the Eagles over the years... stand on the ice 100yards out or in a tree near by...nice pics...  :)
Dewey and Gamalot know it is cool to toss a fish to a bird .. If the law says don't feed the wildlife whatever rule is cool to abide by regs for the most part..i don't go out of my way to feed birds or bears coyotes foxes etc.. but when I'm in the wild and give a hungry bird a chance for fresh fish carcass so be it..rather plastic bag it for maggot trash in some smelly dump.. think that rule about no cleaning fish on the banks was introduced on the salmon river ny years ago.. before that it wasn't a big deal and remember cleaning fish on shore of reservoirs before they made it a state reg. but whatever the reg passed i go with it.. i clean the fish in the sink..bucket the carcasses and flip them on the ice while I'm there knowing wildlife will eat wildlife.. today really enjoyed watching the gulls enjoy a few  crappie carcasses the eagles were up but must of been full crows too.. the gulls were the only ones eating and really enjoyed treating them hungry birds.. one dominant gull squawking protecting  his while the others had to wait to get their pieces on the ice..really was cool to watch..and hrs after they all but the first dominant gull flew and landed by me each hole as i headed in..that gull might remember me in the boat this spring who knows!  ;D
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Post by: dinks on Feb 21, 2017, 08:39 PM
I personaly don't want to shoot one as I wouldn't eat it. Kind of like I wouldn't throw a fish on the ice just because I didn't like them. But they could charge a premium and put the money towards stocking ruffed grouse, or walleye. Eventually they could be like coyotes and be over populated.
lol,, better tapping trees!! lol
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 21, 2017, 08:48 PM
I met a guy on the Delaware once that blamed the lack of walleyes on everything including the Eagles. I found out later that he was taking way more than his limit often. Man is often the biggest problem. I laughed when he blamed it on the eagles because they eat mostly dead and dying fish. They are useful. Pickerel have been on this continent longer than brown trout. But don't get me wrong I am glad we have brown trout. Eagles do eat other birds of prey, and grouse, turkeys, some studies say they eat fawns, and I know a few people who have lost ducks and chickens to them. I don't feed Eagles because  it promotes something unnatural but whatever, doesn't make you a bad person if you do. What if they did overpopulate?
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 21, 2017, 09:00 PM
Dinks I didn't know if you knew the law. You probably won't get a ticket, but I just wanted to pass it along. Most DEC are great but they are human. I tell you even locally, I don't like going to a bullhead hole and smelling the guts from they guy the nights befores catch. doesn't have to be a salmon. I saw a bumper sticker the other day that said If you can burn the flag I should be able to shoot eagles. Not my belief, but it is someones. Just for the record HELL NO to flag burning!!!
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Post by: dinks on Feb 21, 2017, 09:05 PM
from the bass boat open water see  a lot of cool things cruising around that pennisula on swb..blackbear many times deer their fawns eagles just about every outing,, one early spring trolling along seen an eagle talon to death a groundhog juvenile along the shoreline ,,that is nature but it was horrifying to watch that poor thing flipping his head back when the bald eagle kept flapping on the rodent and using talons . Anyway ..really tried finding walleye today,,was all over that shelf on Ralphs point off in the deeper into the shallows..they must still be a few but think the state should stock it asp..those dam alewives are in there, they eat up the native fry which float like zooplankton..I read invasive species baitfish alewives are to blame for Ashokan walleye depletion. State can and should fund a walleye program for the few deep impoundments in Sullivan even in the neversink and roundout even canonville and pepacton should be stocked with walleyes. The problem I think is too much corruption and deep pockets. They don't even stock trout like they use to but they raise the fish license fees. Anyway, just my opinion based on what is and what was past forty years fishing
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 21, 2017, 09:09 PM
 I saw two nesting eagles destroy a blue heron on the Callicoon Creek a few years ago. disturbing but cool.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 21, 2017, 09:12 PM
Honestly these animals make it fine on their own without human interacting with them and giving them food.... Also, it makes wild animals lose their natural fear of people. Feeding can make large, potentially dangerous animals become too comfortable in residential or recreational areas. Once animals learn they can panhandle for food, they can become a nuisance, or even worse, a safety risk. Wild animals who depend on people for food can cause injuries or spread disease. When wild animals gather for food handouts, it can cause crowding and competition. These unnatural conditions increase the chances of fighting and injury among animals.
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Post by: dinks on Feb 21, 2017, 09:15 PM
I seen otter in my trout secret pools  :-\ whatta gonna do! it's nature.. but yes state needs to focus on stocking,, i hate these guys saying stock fish mess with the gene pool ..just take the license fee and stock the fish,,it will serve us well..otherwise nobody wants to bother fishing etc.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 21, 2017, 09:16 PM
just take the license fee and stock the fish,,it will serve us well..otherwise nobody wants to bother fishing etc.

They do stock fish but most of the stocking is done in central and northern ny... they post on their website what bodies of water are stocked with what type of fish annually.
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Post by: dinks on Feb 21, 2017, 09:18 PM
Honestly these animals make it fine on their own without human interacting with them and giving them food.... Also, it makes wild animals lose their natural fear of people. Feeding can make large, potentially dangerous animals become too comfortable in residential or recreational areas. Once animals learn they can panhandle for food, they can become a nuisance, or even worse, a safety risk. Wild animals who depend on people for food can cause injuries or spread disease. When wild animals gather for food handouts, it can cause crowding and competition. These unnatural conditions increase the chances of fighting and injury among animals.
agree 100%never throw food to bears in residential area..big difference!
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 22, 2017, 01:40 AM
agree 100%never throw food to bears in residential area..big difference!

Not really... the fact that the eagles are sitting watching people on the ice waiting for carcasses to be thrown on the ice mean they already associate people with food. They are already starting to become use to getting food from people so what do they do they stop doing what's natural to them (getting food on their own) and just wait and then if the people don't come what happens? One of two things.... either they are lucky and still know how to get food on their own or they starve....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2017, 05:19 AM
Nature is nature and a lot of what has been said has some merit. Feeding wild animals is not a particularly good idea and I say that with a But attached.

Catch a dink perch or pickerel and gill hook it so it is bleeding all over the ice. Try to release it knowing full well it will not survive and worse yet it won't even go down the hole and out of sight. So I toss it on the ice away from me and if a crow, sea gull or eagle picks it up at least it did not go to waste like it would if it just froze into the hole. Up here the DEC used to drag road killed deer out onto the ice in the back end of Mongaup Falls reservoir for the eagles to feed on away from the public. I have great pictures of it with bald eagles and even a golden on the carcass plus I also filmed 2 Bob Cats feeding on it. Eagles, Vultures, Crows and Ravens travel the roads in search of man killed road kills and at night you see Raccoons, Possums, Skunks and every other critter doing the same. They are all natures vacuum cleaners so unless we dig a hole and bury it something above ground is going to eat it. The landfills are loaded with critters looking for free food so it is a never ending cycle of eat to live and die to feed the living. Shooting an Eagle because he eats your game or fish is just as ridiculous as killing a Timber Rattler because it is poisonous and a snake. Both by the way are highly protected species. I found a bald eagle feather floating on the Rio and picked it off the water as a souvenir. At the launch an ENCON officer saw it in my hat and advised me to discard it where I found it because possession of any part of an eagle is prohibited and can result in heavy fines. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 22, 2017, 06:19 AM
I am not completely sure about the regs. Many times while fishing SWB I have been watched by eagles sitting in the trees near by. I could be guilty as well because when I catch a badly hooked dink perch that will die and is too small to bring home I toss it to the eagles who gratefully swoop right down and take it away. I also have a long standing hatred of slime dart Pickerel so if I ever get one it too will be eagle food.

As a young boy while unhooking a large Pickerel it tore my right thumb wide open with those nasty teeth. Then it got really seriously infected and cost my family a small fortune and ruined half of my summer with my hand in bandages and back and forth to the doctors. As far as I'm concerned Eagles need to eat too!
Your killing pickerel for no reason. Are people going to throw them on the ice until they are protected? I am using the most extreme example to prove a point. They used to feed them to make sure they survived winter. There weren't many left do to mankind. Law requires all short and out of season fish to be returned to the water reguardless of condition.
     Long before I had a kid I changed my mind about pickeral when I told a guy we should toss them all out. He told me I was stupid because he loved to fish for pickerel with his young kids, and that it wasn't my decision to  make. A lite bulb went off. Pickerel have up and down cycles like everything else.
      I don't trespass and I don't brake the law. I would never encourage anyone else to do so. If snakes were legal to harvest and tasty I would try one. What if eagles do overpopulate, partly because people keep feeding them?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Feb 22, 2017, 07:42 AM
You guys need to post less and go fishing more. You're getting all worked up!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 22, 2017, 05:05 PM
You guys need to post less and go fishing more. You're getting all worked up!
lol roy,, you know why don't you ;D the ice is melting and we can't risk going out there!  ;D but seriously, all valid points made about feeding/managing wildlife.. because if you think about it,, that is all it is.. there truly is no more wilderness..every blackbear coyote etc..know well enough to stay far away or get shot..they aren't stupid unless trained or tricked to be sniffing us as hosts..otherwise you'd see them everyday in those small management regions..they stay the hell away for the most part unless really desperate.. Gamolot is absolutely right about the pickerel in the Catskill streams especially! I toss em because they to me are trout eating fish in my streams i flyfish. Loudmouth is right for the most part but think feeding a fish or a bird tossing fresh carcass far from the road like way out on ice or their (managed areas) isn't a bad thing at all..actually better than worse because i feel good and so does that creature.. you fishermen can't catch enough fish as it is ;D.. guess it will be trout season soon..perhaps float some fatheads for ice out crappie! shouldn't be long! thickest ice i measured was last time 12 inches.. it will be gone soon imho.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 22, 2017, 05:33 PM
 This is the only fishing we have right now. I'd say I got some bites. Actually if I could get out right now I be on the Delaware. I kid you not a guy was telling me today about a local pond he saw 18 eagles feeding on a deer!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 22, 2017, 07:25 PM
Ok can someone give a report on the ice in the Forestburgh  area . Is it over we are going to our hunting camp for the weekend .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2017, 07:40 PM
I'm in Forestburgh at home right now. It was 50 today and going to 60+ tomorrow. There was 10-12 inches of ice on Monday up at Big Pond. Some guys said SWB had the same but the shore ice is going quick. At Toronto on Saturday there was 10 inches measured on the dam end but the west side was open water.

If you go I would expect to find a lot of slush on top and be mighty careful getting out to the ice and even more careful on it. I'm thinking the season is over but there are always die hard's willing to take chances.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 22, 2017, 09:00 PM
I'm think we might be looking for open water to fish !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: adkRoy on Feb 22, 2017, 09:21 PM
You could always take a trip up to the Adirondacks. We still have plenty of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 23, 2017, 02:14 AM
You could always take a trip up to the Adirondacks. We still have plenty of ice.

Shhhh don't tell them my secret spots Roy! Looks like I'm heading back down south at the perfect time tho. Ice is getting sketchy up here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 23, 2017, 06:12 AM
Ok can someone give a report on the ice in the Forestburgh  area . Is it over we are going to our hunting camp for the weekend .
Good weekend for small game, or hitting the river.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 23, 2017, 06:15 AM
Any one ever fish the bashakill?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kevin3686 on Feb 23, 2017, 06:47 AM
Any one ever fish the bashakill?
.    fish it often lots of bass and bowfin big crappies if you can find them
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 23, 2017, 11:00 AM
Saw a few guys out on Kaneaunga Lake side of white Lake. Today 11:30
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kevin3686 on Feb 23, 2017, 11:35 AM
Awefully warm out their brave souls for a few fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 23, 2017, 01:30 PM
Some people just like to risk it for a biscuit....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 23, 2017, 02:02 PM
Welcome to shanty Kevin3686
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 23, 2017, 05:01 PM
I've got to question this weather ..never in my life experienced the 70 temps in February so those on the know appreciate some logical replies.. I'm done ice fishing anywhere ..my thoughts now it is the sun not manmade bs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 23, 2017, 05:20 PM
I remember as a kid having warm temps for a week and  in the 60's for a day or two. But the ice was two feet thick with a lot more snow cover. You just fished in t-shirts.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 23, 2017, 05:39 PM
It's all about the Jet Stream! If you watch the national weather map and see winds coming from the west and other winds from the south coming north then we get stupid weather here. I won't be a bit surprised to see a few more feet of snow this winter but I do believe the ice season is just about over for this year.

There was one guy out on Toronto on the dam side today and a couple guys on the K side of White today. We fished 12 inches of ice at BP on Monday but bring your rubbers if you go there and not to mention fishing has been real slow these past 2 weeks. Small ponds is your best bet this time of this year. I would never trust a place like SWB with the river going through it running pretty steady and one spot could have safe ice and the next could be deadly. I am having a nice Haddock dinner from the grocery store right now.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 24, 2017, 03:50 AM
Thanks to EnCon

http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/109325.html

On Feb. 11, ECO Tom Koepf checked the licenses of ice fishermen on Swinging Bridge Reservoir in the town of Thompson. There were several dozen people on the ice that day, and most were in compliance with state fishing regulations. The final group of fisherman that ECO Koepf spoke to were two men from New Jersey. Both men stated that they had not caught any fish that day. However, during a check of all of their gear, ECO Koepf located a five-gallon pail containing a legal-sized Black Crappie and a large Bass. Because Bass season was closed, ECO Koepf inquired why they had kept it. One of the fisherman stated that he was having a slow day, and "Wasn't only going to filet one Crappie." He was issued a ticket for taking bass during the closed season, returnable to the Town of Thompson Court.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 24, 2017, 07:28 AM
That's the same ECO officer we saw a couple of times at Superior, a really decent guy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 24, 2017, 08:22 AM
I was on SWB that day and watched him walk off the ice with a bucket--thought it was for illegal minnows.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 24, 2017, 08:52 AM
I can't stand pouchers.good they get fined..i remember watching foreigners many times speaking their own language, can't say all are from russia but yeah they too need to be checked most guarteed they don't know or care to follow regs judging by what size fish they keep.. they keep any species and size! ..anyway agree SWB certainly not safe these days. i rather buy fresh fillets too at the fish market! lol.. i still have three nice 8 fillets per ziplock frozen crappies too. they are best fresh but i will slowly defrost a bag of eight fillets  good for three people diner..i do pretty incredible fish fry with tarter..any way yeah this weather cracks me up.. watching  accuweather channel cause Verizon fios network don't work with the weather channel.. man they all smile even laugh about this weather,,phoney baloney goofy smiling meteorologists probably know something we don't! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 24, 2017, 10:06 AM
I know a local guy who had permission to fish this incredible private panfish pond. I mean the perch and crappie he pulled out was amazing. All the owner asked is he keep no bass ever. Wouldn't you know he kept  a bass during ice fishing no less and lost one of the best things he ever had. The people who complain most about D.E.C.  are usually the lawbreakers.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 26, 2017, 01:49 PM
It's is over can't imagine  safe ice...get your open water gear ready !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 26, 2017, 04:24 PM
I'm getting my yak ready for the Striper run and the crappie spawn.     I've got one last run up to Schroon, but after that it's all soft water....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 26, 2017, 04:31 PM
Lastly, just wondering if and how if there is a setting on this site/thread to get direct latest replies..it bugs me to see the first(poolie host) every friggin time having to enter this thread..I think it very annoying  for what it is..some brachshot of  a bikini b***h who ishas nothing to do with ice fishing.. I ll combat this intrusive platform.. Makes little difference to me..I simply find it a hassle on a smart phone to say the least!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 26, 2017, 06:04 PM
 Now there were a lot of hooks out but some nice fish caught at King of the Ice. Winner was a 9 plus eye
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 26, 2017, 06:15 PM
I mean on my molbile smart phone, I honestly get directed to the first post bs about poolie and that titty sand beach gal from decades ago..is she still as hot or is this just the way it will be have to be because of tos policies and such? ??? ::)so i'm watching DAYTONA today..was this chick a racer idol or what?..can't understand what that photo has to do with ice fishing generally speaking..maybe poolie is this gal in the picture..how the bs do i know.. she still racing?.. funny these race sports..they go forty laps like waiting for a piecec of imported chineses rubber or part of some sort to fail..and bang crash shovel the poor idiot off the race track! @) i mean what's it all about?..lol anyway probably dinks last post..hoping to access  next season if we ever get an ice season ! lol oh man..crazy weather mercury in the fish i ate..maybe both ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 26, 2017, 06:21 PM
I'm getting my yak ready for the Striper run and the crappie spawn.     I've got one last run up to Schroon, but after that it's all soft water....
be safe kb, wish to meet you someday, you were always a cool participant here on this southern ny thread. I always get moody and booted last ice! lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2017, 06:25 PM
Lastly, just wondering if and how if there is a setting on this site/thread to get direct latest replies..it bugs me to see the first(poolie host) every friggin time having to enter this thread..I think it very annoying  for what it is..some brachshot of  a bikini b***h who ishas nothing to do with ice fishing.. I ll combat this intrusive platform.. Makes little difference to me..I simply find it a hassle on a smart phone to say the least!

I never have an issue going straight to the most recent post on the thread on my computer or when on my iPhone
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 26, 2017, 06:30 PM
Now there were a lot of hooks out but some nice fish caught at King of the Ice. Winner was a 9 plus eye
since when is/was walleye in white lk? i' know as Gamolot will atest they are in toronto swb and links below,,(possiblt mongaup falls and rio) definitely in the delaware below them outlets but never bother fishing that boudler infested riffraff below rio res. if they did stock it, i have no account looking at the dec site. must be a secret stocking program?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 26, 2017, 06:37 PM
I never have an issue going straight to the most recent post on the thread on my computer or when on my iPhone
i said it is no big deal but on my mobile phone..i got to cursor in to get to last post because pooley keeps appearing first like a broken record.. on my desktop i can get by that but the mobile device i have to expand and tap little numbers to get latest replies /posts.. shouldn't have to be set up that way.I tried figuring out all option settings.. mobile you get directed to the 1st pooleys bs post..just saying, i can deal with it but it is stupid having to do so.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 26, 2017, 06:40 PM
since when is/was walleye in white lk? i' know as Gamolot will atest they are in toronto swb and links below,,(possiblt mongaup falls and rio) definitely in the delaware below them outlets but never bother fishing that boudler infested riffraff below rio res. if they did stock it, i have no account looking at the dec site. must be a secret stocking program?

SCCC has been doing it for a while it seems...I recently found out myself

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/a.408423869183796.113981.199827536710098/1605245819501589/?type=3&theater
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 26, 2017, 06:58 PM
Well I suppose than those conservation surveys checks on swinging bridge were for real after all? I was appraoched last couple seasons and gave them conservationists my input..and their concern was as I explained here that walleyes weren't doing as good..very rare to catch juveniles... after they drained swb..i caught a few but since that time on..it was big eyes or no eyes and that declined big time last three seasons..i fish it well enough to know the drop in eyes.. any these lks need to have hatchery fish because of alewives natural wildlife and human predation. That is key to promoting "I LOVE NEW YORK" .. keep the fishing ,keep the happy tourists otherwisewhat good are regulations for fish management.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Feb 26, 2017, 07:11 PM
ice is going to break lots of docks ice out..the swb levels are much higher levels early season until the summer droughts. they renovated the spill gates after reparation to dam..in my opinion it has proved beneficial for the abundant  crappies ..higher flood water to shoreline sustains baitfish and tree line cover for yearlings. Before the higher levels there was hardly as much shoreline cover for the small juveniles. I just hope to see a few small walleye on hook too off the boat this season.. ice season they were nowhere to be found.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 26, 2017, 07:25 PM
I know this will bug some but I think nys should end pheasant stocking and and use the money towards something like walleye that will last.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 26, 2017, 07:50 PM
I don't claim to know all the connections between the lakes here in Sullivan county but most of these lakes and reservoirs are connected in one way or another. White lake for instance flows into SWB by way of what I believe is a few small brooks and I also think one flows into Black lake and onward into Toronto. From Toronto the Black lake creek flows into Cliff lake which is connected to SWB and SWB is the Mongaup river which is also Mongaup Falls and the Rio reservoirs. Walleyes can't swim up these rivers from the Delaware but they sure can swim down to all of them from White lake and Toronto and possibly up into Superior.

Well over 50 years ago as a kid my uncle worked for O&R and he had access to all of these lakes as one of their executives. Cliff, Lebanon and Hull Pond were strictly off limits to the public but the execs wanted their own fishing preserves and did a lot of stocking on their own. Hull pond back in the early 1960s had monster eyes in it and not too many people ever knew it.

I do not have any luck targeting the walleyes in any of these lakes but I have seen them come out of every one I mentioned. They do come up the Mongaup from the Delaware to the Rio dam but that is as far as they can get. Eyes in the reservoirs above the Rio dam sure can make their way down to the Delaware river. Loch Sheldrake lake has eyes in it so it is very possible any lakes just below it could also have small populations in them if the conditions will support these fish. We used to have some mighty fine trout fishing in all of these waters but I do believe the DEC is moving away from the migratory trouts and into the walleye stocking because I think they are an easier fish for the hatcheries to rear. Back as a kid I saw many very large Browns come out of the Mongaup and all the reservoirs attached and they are still there but not like back in the 60s. I still target the big trout in the early season in SWB and the Rio and every now and then I do get a good one in the 10+ pound class. I also lost a real monster eye last spring right at the net in the Rio so I know they are in there but I just never have caught one YET. I mostly just troll these lakes for the trout but for the eyes you have to target the structure and they tend to be more active at night. Time will tell if the stocking done by the DEC will produce a decent fishery but when you see 7, 8 and 9 pound fish from places like White and SWB it could be a good sign if those breeder size fish can in fact naturally spawn.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 27, 2017, 08:48 AM
Well looks like the season is winded down and now it time to start think trout ,turkey and trailing .

got to remove some add ons from my ATV ..which has served me well this season as well as past season.

(http://i1301.photobucket.com/albums/ag111/justpix4me/DSCN0324_zpsmokcg8x3.jpg)

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 27, 2017, 09:42 AM
Probably a stupid question, but did anyone attempt or go out on Superior or White Lake this past weekend?
I imagine the edges are shot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 27, 2017, 12:48 PM
Probably a stupid question, but did anyone attempt or go out on Superior or White Lake this past weekend?
I imagine the edges are shot.

With these temps, I wouldn't even risk it. Not worth taking a swim or dying over some fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 27, 2017, 05:25 PM
I can't believe people are still risking their lives for a fish i am in Dutchess county it's been all open water for almost two  weeks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 27, 2017, 06:17 PM
i said it is no big deal but on my mobile phone..i got to cursor in to get to last post because pooley keeps appearing first like a broken record.. on my desktop i can get by that but the mobile device i have to expand and tap little numbers to get latest replies /posts.. shouldn't have to be set up that way.I tried figuring out all option settings.. mobile you get directed to the 1st pooleys bs post..just saying, i can deal with it but it is stupid having to do so.

you just have to click on the icon in the red circle.... and it will bring you to the most recent post like on the computer..... not really hard to figure out....

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Yotecatcher on Feb 27, 2017, 06:22 PM
you just have to click on the icon in the red circle.... and it will bring you to the most recent post like on the computer..... not really hard to figure out.... As long as you login and give it half a second :thumbsup:

(http://i66.tinypic.com/1194i6t.png)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jbird73 on Feb 27, 2017, 10:19 PM
Guess you'd rather see some pics of some dudes instead give me a break let's keep the posts to fishing save the other b.s. for Facebook or whatever y'all do nowadays
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 01, 2017, 10:00 AM
How NOT to drag your shanty!

http://www.wideopenspaces.com/cadillac-escalade-and-ice-fishing-shack-sink-into-the-deep-abyss/?utm_source=Boomtrain&utm_medium=manual&utm_campaign=20170301&utm_source=Boomtrain&utm_medium=manual&utm_campaign=20170301
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: esoxnepa on Mar 01, 2017, 11:46 AM
I click by the thread where it says "New" to go right to the new post.  If I click just on the thread, it takes me to the start.


Lastly, just wondering if and how if there is a setting on this site/thread to get direct latest replies..it bugs me to see the first(poolie host) every friggin time having to enter this thread..I think it very annoying  for what it is..some brachshot of  a bikini b***h who ishas nothing to do with ice fishing.. I ll combat this intrusive platform.. Makes little difference to me..I simply find it a hassle on a smart phone to say the least!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Mar 01, 2017, 05:20 PM
I finished a fry of crappies caught two weeks ago...outside from garage looking up I'm seeing bats ..amazing in February!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Mar 01, 2017, 05:26 PM
Soon till my garden..I guess start germination of my tomato seeds?...lol..might as well!./who really knows!!  I know ice season over!.can't wait to spoon resi float bait maybe even troll them resi boats on the res opening day! Crazy weather !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Mar 01, 2017, 05:55 PM
Really like to know from the meteorologically how bats come out March 1st 70 degrees here and see 15 degree lows this week?...come on you people!  ..something  says eotw as we know it!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Mar 01, 2017, 06:01 PM
Next thing I'm thinking about is emergency generation for my home..holy  moses if this ain't a sign in the weather I don't know when it is!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Mar 01, 2017, 10:01 PM
Really like to know from the meteorologically how bats come out March 1st 70 degrees here and see 15 degree lows this week?...come on you people!  ..something  says eotw as we know it!

Now saying 5 degree lows for Saturday... weather patterns certainly don't look too promising for the future.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Mar 02, 2017, 09:37 PM
I've started to put my ice fish gear away, and there is NO ICE in my favorite spot, BUT, they are calling for this crazy cold weather and if the wind were to calm and I take early Monday morning off from work and I dig out my gear and put on my wet suit and float jacket and ice picks and spud my way out and drill test holes...oh to dream!
...and it would probably turn into a wet dream!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Mar 03, 2017, 09:46 AM
I keep having the same dream. But it is over.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: serge99 on Mar 03, 2017, 01:14 PM
has anyone checked the ice on Swan Lake lately? It's not too deep, so hoping maybe these 2 days of freezing temperatures can make some solid ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Mar 04, 2017, 07:15 AM
20 degrees outside,, so glad ,last few weeks i was beginning to worry! very relieved , all this media nonsense was true about global warming/climate change ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Mar 04, 2017, 03:52 PM
Yeah..another ice freeze tickler ..its still over! Don't be risking this bs!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JasonP718 on Mar 05, 2017, 03:25 PM
nyone have ice thickness reports? please and thanks... would love to have 1 more ice trip
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 05, 2017, 04:15 PM
nyone have ice thickness reports? please and thanks... would love to have 1 more ice trip

Bring a boat or wear a scuba dry suit.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Mar 05, 2017, 08:10 PM
Sick of not fishing, anybody know where I can do some open water fishing? Got a decent inflatable kayak and wanna go catch and release panfish or whatever. Any ideas? Was thinking of trying the wallkill river
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 06, 2017, 12:13 AM
the pond by my house had a inch of ice on it this morning when i woke up should have some more when i get up in about 6 hours  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 06, 2017, 05:55 PM
Bigace every pond in dutches has been ice free for a while
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Mar 07, 2017, 05:57 AM
I've continued to summarize my ice fishing gear...but look at the late week forecast! If the wind were to calm it could refreeze Thurs night, cold cold cold and then Monday morning I could...ugh, another cold wet dream...

Reality tho' I have rearranged my soft water poles and thought about buying more Fireline...
Might have to defrost the last of my perch fillets.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Mar 07, 2017, 01:47 PM
Call me nuts but I think with 4 days below freezing this past Fri - Monday, and the cold snap starting this Thursday, I think we will have safe ice in Bethel on Sunday, maybe even Saturday.
I know tomorrow it will be in the low 50's but it should lock back up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Mar 07, 2017, 03:47 PM
Call me nuts but I think with 4 days below freezing this past Fri - Monday, and the cold snap starting this Thursday, I think we will have safe ice in Bethel on Sunday, maybe even Saturday.
I know tomorrow it will be in the low 50's but it should lock back up.

Certainly hoping so. Would be nice to get out one last time, but won't go on anything less than 4".
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 07, 2017, 04:17 PM
Call me nuts but I think with 4 days below freezing this past Fri - Monday, and the cold snap starting this Thursday, I think we will have safe ice in Bethel on Sunday, maybe even Saturday.
I know tomorrow it will be in the low 50's but it should lock back up.

OKAY, You asked for it! I think you are nuts! Pictures or it never happened but do be careful.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Mar 07, 2017, 07:13 PM
I would say not this weekend but next weekend ! Lets send that guy out there who fell in SB twice to check it out for us !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 07, 2017, 07:21 PM
I would say not this weekend but next weekend ! Lets send that guy out there who fell in SB twice to check it out for us !

I live 3 miles from the Rio and 4.5 from the SWB reservoir and you would have to be bat crap crazy to go on it even if we get a week of sub zero weather right now. I am thinking we have a bunch of democrat ice men here who just can't accept the season is over or the election was lost.

See you guys next year if you just stay home and don't try chasing the fishes from below.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Mar 07, 2017, 08:53 PM
Hate this weather... too warm for hard water and too cold for open water  :(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Mar 08, 2017, 07:16 AM
I'm thinking Superior might have ice, seems to freeze the fastest. I measured 12" of ice there while White Lake and Toronto had 8".
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Mar 08, 2017, 09:03 AM
I'm thinking Superior might have ice, seems to freeze the fastest. I measured 12" of ice there while White Lake and Toronto had 8".
the only reason it WAS thicker is because its smaller and far shallower than both those lakes. I was there Saturday and it was wide open with whitecaps!

GIVE IT UP....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Mar 08, 2017, 07:27 PM
Low temps in single digits this throughout next week. There is still a chance for the weekend of the 18th. Never lose hope.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Mar 09, 2017, 06:02 AM
...if the wind dies soon, see you out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 10, 2017, 12:06 PM
Low temps in single digits this throughout next week. There is still a chance for the weekend of the 18th. Never lose hope.....

not with the snow coming tuesday into wednesday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 10, 2017, 12:33 PM
I think a few here brought back too much of that Colorado gold stuff and just can't focus or you're democrats and can't accept a loss. I live in Forestburgh and just cleaned up 8 inches of fresh snow but there is NO ICE and a few days of single digit temps won't bring it back. Just try to face reality and think about a nice opening day of trout season in 21 days.

If I drove by SWB and saw a guy out there I would be calling the AM BU LANCE and Fire Rescue guys my brother directs. Give it up, stow your ice gear and get ready for open water fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 10, 2017, 02:55 PM
I hope your kidding about calling emergency services. If you saw just head and shoulders and guy struggling of course. But if someone was just out there enjoying himself then mind your own beezwax. Not only will you be harassing that fisherman but could be taking resources away from a REAL emergency.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Mar 11, 2017, 07:27 AM
Well, I guess it's time for some pre-spawn largies then.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Mar 11, 2017, 07:33 AM
Time to put away the gear unfortunately but the crappies have been biting and there are are some decent stripers already in the Hudson. Good luck to all my brothers and sisters of the hardwater. Until next year tightlines to all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 11, 2017, 07:40 AM
I hope your kidding about calling emergency services. If you saw just head and shoulders and guy struggling of course. But if someone was just out there enjoying himself then mind your own beezwax. Not only will you be harassing that fisherman but could be taking resources away from a REAL emergency.

Once again Jiignut you have missed my tongue in cheek comment. Last week I was watching white caps on the local waters but go ahead and go ice fishing if you dare. :cookoo:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Mar 11, 2017, 10:29 AM
Sadly, my lake was 3/4 ice early this morning, then the wind woke up. No ice left, it looks like the naysayers were correct. And 9-13 inches snow possible Tuesday!  Winter but no ice fishing sucks!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JasonP718 on Mar 11, 2017, 10:35 AM
Stripers in the Hudson already where?  :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Mar 11, 2017, 02:34 PM
Agree with gamalot ..why bother risking drowning in ice water when opener offers so much from shore or boat in a few weeks! You diehards have no idea posting jibberish extended refreeze of safe ice fishing.. GAM try liberty 7.99 big bottle! Smooth red cab lol..hope all is well going to spoon from shore ice out opener for trout on NYC resi soon..use a crocodile 1/4 oz blue silver you'll catch nice trout!..BTW going to try that nanofil 6lb green steelhead tiny steel head barrel to fluorocarbon 8 lb leader perfect..keep casting spinning quality ultra light combo..land some monster Brown trout !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Mar 11, 2017, 04:06 PM
Gibberish! Ha.
I've been walking on the ice for over fifty years, in the same spot, trust me, I know my ice. If there had been no wind, I would be ice fishing in a couple of days.... I'm only talking about me, those who have to travel to water, well...Not starting a pi$$ing contest..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 11, 2017, 04:27 PM
Gibberish! Ha.
I've been walking on the ice for over fifty years, in the same spot, trust me, I know my ice. If there had been no wind, I would be ice fishing in a couple of days.... I'm only talking about me, those who have to travel to water, well...Not starting a pi$$ing contest..

No Pi$$ing match. Those who are here and know the protected coves and have access to them could possibly be fishing now. Anyone who gets on to SWB from the public launch better have a boat. I know guys who will fish on 2 inches and back in the early 1960s I did it myself. Not today at 65 and I damn sure won't advise anyone from out of this area to come ice fishing this week and I don't care how cold these next few nights are.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Mar 11, 2017, 04:51 PM
True indeed Gamalot, I'm getting cabin fever and let loose!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 11, 2017, 05:12 PM
True indeed Gamalot, I'm getting cabin fever and let loose!

20 days until trout opener! You can make it after this next storm which could be a real doozie!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dinks on Mar 11, 2017, 08:17 PM
GAM  is right for deep swb even the back coves not worth a fish.. Even them shallower ponds with at best few I Che's of blackice from this cold week..big risk over what a few own fish! Lol save it for open water ..I only lost to warn that it is and will dangerous this late season for what ice if any these few days
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 12, 2017, 05:11 PM
fishing on 2 inches of ice.... I have a float suit and still won't do it.... or maybe I will haven't decided it yet. After i test my suit out in the open water to see how it reacts I'll have more info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: serge99 on Mar 12, 2017, 06:32 PM
BlueSail, how is your spot lookin' today?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Mar 12, 2017, 08:41 PM
There is a big difference in two inches of ice made When the sun is at more of any angle and it is dec. or  jan.  then what has been going on lately. I just got back from Ohio, and the forsithea are blooming!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 12, 2017, 10:48 PM
Good thing we arent in Ohio!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 12, 2017, 11:44 PM
I wish we were in Ohio! we wouldnt be getting a foot of snow!  :%$#!: gonna hurt the ice big time!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Mar 13, 2017, 05:17 AM
BlueSail, how is your spot lookin' today?

I walked on the windy side of the lake where the ice chunks have been collecting, but did not try my "spot", though it is solid...6° this Monday AM, I'd bet it is safe now.
There were few open spots in the middle of lake, but far enough away from my perch flats!
Work today, so no fishing (or even ice prospecting), and the up to 2 ft snow starting tonite will likely ruin it  >:( .
It appears I was one day away from a last hurrah. Time to prep the sailboat!

Is it December yet?   ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 13, 2017, 06:52 AM
We took a nice Sunday drive yesterday. Went to the Roundout and Neversink Reservoirs and then up to Swan Lake & White Lake passed by Swinging Bridge and back home. Never saw any ice except in a couple coves and nothing but white caps on every lake we went by. There are 2 ponds close to my home and both did have a thin coat of new ice but nothing I would dare to step a foot on. I was checking the conditions for April 1 to decide where I will fish on opening day.

With 1 - 2 feet of snow coming tonight through Wednesday I will be staying home, cleaning up the mess and switching over my gear from ice to open water fishing and I suggest you all just do the same. BTW, Check the expiration dates on your NY fishing licenses because they expire exactly one year from the date you bought them. It will be just my luck to nail a nice walleye while trout fishing and have to let it go with the season closed after March 15th.

See you all next year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Mar 13, 2017, 07:44 PM
Funny I have caught some nice browns this time of year walleye fishing!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 14, 2017, 12:16 AM
BTW, Check the expiration dates on your NY fishing licenses because they expire exactly one year from the date you bought them.

My fishing license doesn't expire  :unsure:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Mar 14, 2017, 03:06 PM
So much for a blizzard... down on LI we only got 3 inches of slush and sleet  :(. You guys upstate probably got hammered though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 14, 2017, 03:20 PM
So much for a blizzard... down on LI we only got 3 inches of slush and sleet  :(. You guys upstate probably got hammered though.

Hard to give any kind of exact measure but I just blew it off the driveway for the third time today. On an average I will say between 22-24 inches but I have drifts over 36 inches in a lot of spots and it gave my Kubota tractor with a 50 inch blower a good workout today. Snow began here just before 11 last night and at 6 AM we had a full foot on the ground. It is still snowing and blowing so I will be out again tonight or in the morning clearing a few more inches and the drifts.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Mar 14, 2017, 04:46 PM
Hard to give any kind of exact measure but I just blew it off the driveway for the third time today. On an average I will say between 22-24 inches but I have drifts over 36 inches in a lot of spots and it gave my Kubota tractor with a 50 inch blower a good workout today. Snow began here just before 11 last night and at 6 AM we had a full foot on the ground. It is still snowing and blowing so I will be out again tonight or in the morning clearing a few more inches and the drifts.

Wish I could just blow away the snow like that lol... we got about 3-4 inches of heavy, wet snow and ice. Definitely wasn't fun to shovel. Anyways, stay safe out there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 14, 2017, 09:43 PM
18.5-22 inches here with some drifts around 3-4 feet depending on whats in the way of the wind
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PerchFace on Mar 16, 2017, 04:59 PM
Saw a guy on a bucket at muskoot today on way home from work. Backside of Sodom is locked but its plowed in. No idea thickness
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Mar 20, 2017, 07:44 AM
There were 8-10 guys fishing Muscoot behind Kings Lumber on Saturday, surprised there was safe ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on May 07, 2017, 11:05 AM
Some Gander Mtn news ....I don't see Middletown on the list to stay open but do see Kingston.

http://www.scout.com/outdoors/wired2fish/story/1776526-gander-mountain-begins-liquidation
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on May 07, 2017, 12:57 PM
I have no concrete info on the Middletown store but I was there yesterday and it was very crowded for no good reason. Most of the stuff was only marked down 10% which is the same as saying don't bother. Myself and 3 buddies spent an hour looking for bargains and we all walked out without buying a thing.

Gander here has always had the reputation of high prices and lousy sales easily beaten on line or at just about any other place that sells the same gear.

I think the Gander/Overton's name was bought out by some camping/RV company but I have no info on what stuff they will carry or if the store in Middletown will stay or go. My dog liked that store better than I ever did because they used to have lots of stuffed animals she could bark at. Gander never honored my Veteran's discount card like most other stores do so I usually tried to avoid the store when ever possible.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on May 07, 2017, 01:15 PM
BTW, After reading the story and what his plan is to keep stores open by paying a minimum wage of $12/hr. and if the rent is not too high I really can't see the Middletown store staying open. The rents here in these Malls have driven all sorts of businesses to bankruptcy and are half of the reason why they can't sell anything at competitive prices. This entire ad campaign by Cuomo "The New NY" is nothing more than a BS campaign and you can't find a single small business that has seen any tax relief what so ever. Seems more like NY is open for business to give us all the business while nothing ever will get any better.

The items we might have bought yesterday at the liquidation sale can easily be found on line for much cheaper and even considering the shipping charges.

Both Cabela's and Bass Pro don't have much of a presence in NY and there are good reasons for this.

Gamalot
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on May 10, 2017, 06:20 PM
Looks like Gander Mtn Middletown is in

From twitter feed

Marcus Lemonis‏Verified account @marcuslemonis · 1hour
Update on @GanderMtn #middletownNY in is


https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis/status/862429567272845312



 

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on May 11, 2017, 08:58 AM
Looks like Gander Mtn Kingston NY is in to stay open

https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis/status/862659617482059776
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on May 11, 2017, 12:34 PM
The CEO of camping world is very anti-hunting so I'm surprised the company decided to buy out gander.... wouldn't be surprised if they decrease the size of their hunting/fishing equipment area and put more apparel and camping stuff in
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on May 12, 2017, 10:57 AM
The CEO of camping world is very anti-hunting so I'm surprised the company decided to buy out gander.... wouldn't be surprised if they decrease the size of their hunting/fishing equipment area and put more apparel and camping stuff in

Changing the name to Gander Outdoors ...and looks to be keeping stores open which would allow the sale of RVs...if you scroll through his tweets he was asked/answered that fish and hunting will remain ...hope that is true.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on May 12, 2017, 12:30 PM
Changing the name to Gander Outdoors ...and looks to be keeping stores open which would allow the sale of RVs...if you scroll through his tweets he was asked/answered that fish and hunting will remain ...hope that is true.

I'm not saying it won't remain I'm just saying they will downsize the hunting and fishing and increase the camping/hiking/apparel parts of the stores.... really wish Cabela's would've went through with the Woodburry store lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on May 22, 2017, 04:00 PM
A more recent and encouraging Tweet ....I notice that the Middletown store was not on any of the two lists posted by the new owner...so thought it might be still up in the air ...but appears to be still in the running to stay open.

https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis/status/866729301483376640


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Post by: Loudmouth879 on May 28, 2017, 11:00 AM
Anyone pick up an Ion Auger at gander during the liquidation sale? $370 was a pretty good price when I saw em if it wasn't for the drill auger I got I woulda picked one up... was looking at the ice shelters but couldn't pull the trigger those were still pricey imo
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Post by: hardwater diehard on May 29, 2017, 02:26 PM
Not in the market for an Ion or a Clam shelter....decent prices though ...they are adding "Gander" stock weekly not sure from where ...but they also have other non Gander merchandise in the front right of the entrance. 
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on May 31, 2017, 09:04 PM
Not in the market for an Ion or a Clam shelter....decent prices though ...they are adding "Gander" stock weekly not sure from where ...but they also have other non Gander merchandise in the front right of the entrance.

Yea i was looking at the shelters today 40% off think ill wait a bit longer I know some other stores have ice fishing gear 50% off
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 01, 2017, 10:31 AM
I don't think they are in any rush to reduce inventory so the best is yet to come in price reduction ...going to be a long summer . I will be popping in there today for a looksee...not expecting them to get any of my money .
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Post by: Gamalot on Jun 01, 2017, 10:48 AM
I have been there 3 times since the Clearance sale started and have not spent a dime. Basically, when is a sale not a sale? They had much better prices when they did do a real sale before the take over. I bought my Humminbird finder for $269 two years ago and saw it on clearance last weekend for $379.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 01, 2017, 03:22 PM
Just have to give it time..... Ive heard stores in other states where prices are 50% off.... the in season stuff probably won't go higher than 20% imo but the out of season stuff and apparel are where the deals will be
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Post by: kb on Jun 01, 2017, 06:04 PM
I've found their 'sales' are equivalent to others regular prices.   In all the times I've been there, I don't recall ever buying anything....

JMHO
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 02, 2017, 12:53 AM
They have moved some of the ice fishing gear from upfront to the fishing/marine area ..in the Middletown store . Don't look they are in a rush to liquidate based on the % of discounts .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jun 02, 2017, 05:28 AM
Any deals on fishfinders??  I'm looking for a new one for my kayak.   
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Post by: mr.clean on Jun 02, 2017, 10:09 AM
Greetings hope everyone is having a good spring. I also paid a visit to the Middletown store yesterday looking for an Okuma Ignite model40a spinning reel to pair with a Saint Croix rod. The remaining selection of reels was very small. Also I thought there liquidation sales signage was misleading as you entered the store sign saying entire store 40% off get inside another sign giving the percentages off by department or item category such as ice fishing. Also talked with an employee the liquidation company is sending Gander stores items it has acquired from other businesses to sell during this liquidation sale. Most of these items Gander Mountain never carried as part of their inventory.
Steve
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Post by: kb on Jun 02, 2017, 01:33 PM
 The wife and I just had a fantastic day crappie fishing. Using nothing but jigs, we caught 32 Keeper crappie in 2.5 hours,  with too many shorts to count.

This was all from our kayaks.

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Post by: Gamalot on Jun 02, 2017, 01:45 PM
Nice report KB and sounds like a great day of fishing. Tell me if the way I feel has any validity. Crappie and Perch are both great eating fish but I find them to be much better tasting when caught while ice fishing. Cold water and remaining cold after catching them seems to be a factor. I also feel the same with trout and walleye, all seem to taste better from hard water but this is just my opinion and that of my wife who is the real fresh fish connoisseur and cook. Just something to discuss and maybe some others will chime in on the subject.

 
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Post by: kb on Jun 02, 2017, 01:57 PM
You are absolutely correct, unless you 'docter' the meat.  When I am filleting the crappie and perch that I catch in the spring time, I put the fillets into a big bowl filled with  a gallon of ice water with a teaspoonful of both salt and lemon juice. The lemon juice helps to make the meat firmer.

I then rinse the fillets off and  vacuum seal them for the freezer.

 The result is that the meat is firm and delicious.

 The water temperature was 65°F, and all the fillets will be delicious when baked.    It is just a habit I got into doing during the warmer months,  actually all the time.   

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Post by: Gamalot on Jun 02, 2017, 02:06 PM
Not much room in the kayak for a cooler with ice which is what I think makes a difference. Will try your method and see how that works. I fish the Roundout a lot in early spring and bring a cooler with me. Only ever keep a trout or 2 to be dinner that night. 2 at 14 inches is perfect for me and the wife or one at 18-20. Any much larger get to fight another day unless they get badly hooked.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 03, 2017, 01:50 PM
Still no updated list on which Ganders are staying open... but latest tweet concerning Middletown NY


@marcuslemonis is the Middletown new york store staying open????

 That's the plan


https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis/status/871005867499552768
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 04, 2017, 12:53 PM
Also I thought there liquidation sales signage was misleading as you entered the store sign saying entire store 40% off

The sign says up to 40% off but the 40% is way bigger than the up to lettering
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jun 04, 2017, 01:44 PM
Not much of a Sale IMO and I can buy just about anything I need cheaper on line even paying for the shipping. I do think the ice gear and shanties were and still are quite a good bargain but I don't have a need for a new shelter at the moment. I saw them marked down to 40% so if you are in the market it might be a wise choice but hard to do in June.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 04, 2017, 03:04 PM
Hope it ends soon and get on track

https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis/status/871158635459735554

https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis/status/871431108222754816
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Post by: filetandrelease on Jun 04, 2017, 05:50 PM
I try and pick up sales when ever possible , I passed up on a lx5 for 270.00   , i buy most of my stuff in the off seasons when sales are easier on the wallet , the  Cicero store has gotten more stuff in , and your right loud mouth the UP To is a little small , 😉
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jun 05, 2017, 04:40 AM
Loudmouth879 I figured there had to be wording on the 40% off sign Gander Mountain and the liquidation company are smart enough to cover themselves legally.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jun 11, 2017, 12:14 PM
Updated list ...seems Middletown is staying as a Gander Outdoors as opposed to a Camping World or Overton combo

https://twitter.com/marcuslemonis/status/873556345609474048
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jun 22, 2017, 10:27 PM
Bunch of stuff at Gander is 60% off now.... there were people going around and making sure everything was marked the way it is supposed to be today
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 05, 2017, 03:41 AM
New Gander Outdoor list and the Middletown NY location did not make the cut

https://sgbonline.com/camping-world-finalizes-gander-mountain-store-list/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 06, 2017, 11:47 AM
maybe cableas or bass pro will decided to come down now
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 06, 2017, 01:18 PM
maybe cableas or bass pro will decided to come down now

BPS acquisition of Cableas is moving along finally not sure they will be building any time soon in our neck of the woods

 http://www.mcall.com/business/retail/mc-biz-cabelas-bass-pro-20170705-story.html

Looking at Marc Lemonis Twitter feed... he seems to have added some more stores to the list staying open ...Middletown location is a good market ...but problems with landlord (Pyramid/Galleria) , zoning( he wants RVs on property) or co tenancy(Sams is down stairs neighbor) could be the fly in the ointment ..but may work out before all is final.
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Post by: mr.clean on Jul 09, 2017, 12:27 PM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for the update on Gander Mountain .I think you hit the nail on the head about Middletown location if my memory is correct Gander Mountain's current location was originally a Walmart store.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 19, 2017, 02:47 PM
Ice Force catalog

http://usa.rapala.com/catalog/iceforce/files/assets/basic-html/index.html#1
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 19, 2017, 04:03 PM
Winter weather prediction

https://www.outdoorhub.com/news/2017/07/19/ocean-surface-temps-not-warm-enough-el-nino-brutal-winter-way/
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Post by: Gamalot on Jul 19, 2017, 04:57 PM
Seems to me the more technology and "Science" they use in predicting the future weather the less accurate the reports are. Heck, they can't tell us what the weather will be tomorrow with any accuracy.

I watch the NOAA weather. We made plans on Monday based on the report to play golf on Wednesday which was sunny and 80. On Tuesday it changed to partly sunny and thunder storms after 1 PM for Wednesday. At 7 PM on Tuesday it changed again to foggy in the morning and then sunny with a high of 85. We played golf this morning and there was a little fog but by 10 AM it was beastly hot, well over 90 and not a cloud in the sky. In my next life I have already decided to come back as a weather idiot because they can be wrong all the time and still get paid.

 
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 06, 2017, 04:49 PM
NOAA outlook for 2017/2018

http://unofficialnetworks.com/2017/07/24/2018-winter-weather-forecast-long-range-prediction-from-noaa/
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 03, 2017, 08:29 AM
https://weather.com/news/weather/news/fall-temperature-outlook-2017-september

looks to be an average summer to fall pattern .
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 11, 2017, 05:00 PM
Some new weather outlook ...I believe someone from IS turned me onto her last season...got to scroll down   

http://wx4cast.blogspot.com/2017/10/my-winter-2017-2018-outlook.html
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Post by: Gamalot on Oct 11, 2017, 06:07 PM
Thanks HWDH, I saw a lot of wind in her report but it sure did leave me wondering if we will be on ice by Christmas or on ice at all this winter.

As much as I do like watching the weather reports and going to NOAA for the 5 day forecast there is one thing that seems to hold true with all this high tech satellite and radar weather predictions, they don't have much of a clue from one day to the next **censored** the weather will be much past a day or two. Right now my report say Friday could be a good fishing day at around 60, partly sunny with a light wind from the southeast at 6 MPH. They will again update it tomorrow but it won't surprise me at all if on Friday we have solid rain or bright sun and winds anywhere from 0-25 MPH out of who knows where.

Based on her report I guess we need to know, should we get our gear ready early or not at all?

Gary
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Post by: kb on Oct 12, 2017, 03:06 PM
After two years of pretty much not having any ice I don't care if it's early or late, as long as it gets here....
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 12, 2017, 07:05 PM
Greetings everyone must be getting close to ice fishing season see more members back on Ice shanty every day. Kb I feel the same way ,my problem is finding time to fish. Hope all of you are doing well and are having a good Fall. Best of luck to all of you hunters.
Steve
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Post by: kb on Oct 12, 2017, 07:28 PM
I haven't seen anything worth putting a tag on yet, but I'm trying.   
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 15, 2017, 02:16 PM
Hello to all my fellow SENY Ice Shanty members just wanted to pass this info. on to all who might be interested the In-Fisherman 2018 ice fishing Tactical  Gear Guide is out on news /magazine displays-stands. I purchased a copy at Barnes-N-Noble in Town of Newburgh yesterday. (Sat.10/14)
Steve
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Post by: Gamalot on Oct 15, 2017, 03:04 PM
Thanks Mr.Clean. All I want for Christmas this year is 6 inches of ice with no snow on it.

I fished the Rio on Thursday and again all day today. Could not entice a trout or walleye but the bass were very active on gear not even meant for them. Think if I was a bass fisherman I would have had a banner day tossing the correct lures. Sitting right over top of what I believe were eyes and damn if I could get them to touch anything. Sawbellies boiling the top all over the entire lake and eagles were having a banquet but I have to eat store bought dinner.

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Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 15, 2017, 04:04 PM
Got my copy of the Ice Guide in the mail the other day ...takes about 10 days

https://www.osgnewsstand.com/collection/fishing


give me 8-10 inches of ice and 3 inches of snow that's my sweet spot ...enough ice for the ATV ...and no ice cleats needed .
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 16, 2017, 07:20 AM
You are welcome Gamalot. Sorry the two species of fish you were targeting at Rio did not cooperate glad the bass were  hungry so you had action on your rod/rods. Must be a sight to watch eagles taking fish from lake's surface.
Steve
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Post by: Gamalot on Oct 16, 2017, 07:54 AM
You are welcome Gamalot. Sorry the two species of fish you were targeting at Rio did not cooperate glad the bass were  hungry so you had action on your rod/rods. Must be a sight to watch eagles taking fish from lake's surface.
Steve

Yes Steve, Eagles are a nice sight but what is more fun about them is after one scores a fish the others go into aerial acrobatics trying to steal it. All of these reservoirs along the Mongaup & Neversink river chain have a number of year round nesting pairs of eagles so it is becoming a rather common sight.

Walleyes are a pretty new fish for me to target because I have always been pretty much strictly a trout fisherman. Learning a new species and new technique is proving to be rather frustrating so far but this is why they call it fishing instead of catching. I never even bothered with them until I caught a nice one around 6 pounds while trolling for trout. That was in early ice out and had to go back in because the season was closed and I have only caught a couple since but not 18 inches so they went back too. Damn, all these new walleye lures, jigs and baits have cost me a small fortune and so far they have caught more fisherman than fish.

GAM
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 16, 2017, 12:32 PM
I have viewed eagles from the observation area on Mongaup during the Winter months ,nice to know there are now nesting pairs present year round. Personally the only lake in Sullivan County that I knew had walleyes was Morningside in Hurlyville until a couple years ago when the winning fish from "King of The Ice" contest at White Lake was a walleye.

 On a different topic I know you are a long time Sullivan County resident ,do you know the history of wooden pipe sections you see along road to Rio.
Steve
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 16, 2017, 12:54 PM
The DEC stocked Swinging bridge res in the 90's into 2000's with walleye...even got a small write up in F&S mag ...then when dam broke and needed repair it is believed that a lot of them were released down stream ...Moungaup  falls res...Rio res etc .White lake is stocked by the SC conservation club for sometime now with walleye ..I just found out last October of this ..but couldn't find out for how long best answer I got was
'a couple of years"
 
https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/a.1605288382830666.1073741844.199827536710098/1605288639497307/?type=3&theater

Toronto was stocked in the 90s (and may be continuing ) with walleye by the Iroquois hunting club I believe...

I do not have a history of the wooden tubes ...but you may want to check with John Conway ...

http://www.scnyhistory.org/index.php/home

https://www.facebook.com/scnyhistory/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 16, 2017, 01:08 PM
I have viewed eagles from the observation area on Mongaup during the Winter months ,nice to know there are now nesting pairs present year round. Personally the only lake in Sullivan County that I knew had walleyes was Morningside in Hurlyville until a couple years ago when the winning fish from "King of The Ice" contest at White Lake was a walleye.

 On a different topic I know you are a long time Sullivan County resident ,do you know the history of wooden pipe sections you see along road to Rio.
Steve

Walleyes are in White lake, Toronto, Swinging Bridge, Mongaup Falls and the Rio plus both Cliff lake and Hull Pond and have been there for years. They could also be in Superior since all these lakes are attached by either pipes or creeks or rivers.

As a kid back in the 50s and 60s that wood pipe was running full blast and providing water to the generator right by the north end of the Rio. It came out of Mongaup Falls reservoir. Too many idiots thought it was cool to shoot holes in it so they have other pipes and water sources going to the generator now. At the launch on the Rio there is an old structure that also used to have a wood pipe on it I think came out of Burnt lake. There is an under ground pipe from Cliff lake that goes right to Swinging Bridge just across and south of the public launch. All of this was and much of it still is owned by Orange and Rockland Utilities. I have a piece of that wood from the old pipe. It is about 2 inches thick and impregnated with creosote just like telephone poles used to be. Nasty stuff but the wood lasts for a real long time. All of these dams along the Mongaup were built between 1900 and 1940 and my grandfather's brother worked on the Rio one. The Mongaup river starts up in the Neversink reservoir and goes straight to the Delaware. As a kid all of those reservoirs were absolutely fantastic trout fishing waters. I have seen many 12-20 pound Browns come from both Rio, Swinging Bridge and the Mongaup in between them.

If you look at the Topo maps of this entire area it is easy to see how all these lakes from White and Black lake to Superior, Toronto, Cliff, SB, Mongaup Falls and the Rio are all interconnected.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 16, 2017, 01:28 PM
The DEC stocked Swinging bridge res in the 90's into 2000's with walleye...even got a small write up in F&S mag ...then when dam broke and needed repair it is believed that a lot of them were released down stream ...Moungaup  falls res...Rio res etc .White lake is stocked by the SC conservation club for sometime now with walleye ..I just found out last October of this ..but couldn't find out for how long best answer I got was
'a couple of years"
 
https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/a.1605288382830666.1073741844.199827536710098/1605288639497307/?type=3&theater

Toronto was stocked in the 90s (and may be continuing ) with walleye by the Iroquois hunting club I believe...

I do not have a history of the wooden tubes ...but you may want to check with John Conway ...

http://www.scnyhistory.org/index.php/home

https://www.facebook.com/scnyhistory/

Back many years ago Orange and Rockland kept many of these lakes totally private and for the use of the big wigs who ran the company. Hull Pond still is completely private and they stocked walleyes before I was born. Toronto was also kept very private for the executives of O&R and they also put some walleyes in it probably over 20 years ago. For a long time the state record Walleye came out of Toronto. A lot of this stuff was only known by the guys who worked for O&R and done under the radar of the NY DEC. They owned the lakes and all the vast acreage around them so they did what they wanted. One of my uncles worked for O&R but was not an executive. He did get to fish up in Hull pond on an invitation back when I was about 10 in 1962. He came home with the first walleyes we had ever seen and one was a good 8 pound fish. Back then the Mongaup coming in to the Rio when the generators were running was loaded with big Brown and Rainbow trout that came up from the lake to feast on the sawbellies that got chopped up in the pumps.

Since O&R has sold off a lot of the land and lakes and the generation plants to Eagle Creek the DEC has pretty much lost interest in any of these lakes. They did stock a ridiculous number of Walleyes in the Rio a couple years back. They also tried stocking hybrid strippers and tiger Muskys in SB some years back but I only ever saw a few of them ever caught. Pretty sure the walleyes in Loch Sheldrake were stocked by the fire company.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 16, 2017, 01:49 PM
DEC stocking lists/type/amounts

https://data.ny.gov/Recreation/Fish-Stocking-Lists-Actual-Beginning-2011/9hpx-asd8
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 16, 2017, 02:01 PM
Hardwater Diehard/Gamalot thank you for the information on walleyes in Sullivan county and wooden pipe line by Rio reservoir . The first time I saw the remaining parts of pipe line thought they might be part of D&H canal system then my mind said why would a canal system have an enclosed pipeline. My family had a vacation home in hamlet of Smallwood(Town of Bethel )for around 55 years the community was started in 1928 and has a man made lake called Mountain Lake(also know as Smallwood Lake) believe they damned White Lake brook to create the lake so there probably are some trout in this lake. The community was originally  know as Mountain Lake subdivision and later took on the name of developer so became Smallwood.
I believe profits from Hurleyville fire department ice and summer contests are divided 3 ways with a portion used to stock walleyes in Morningside Lake. The money is also split between fire dept. and Town of Fallsburg division for youth programs.

 Nice that you have a piece of wood from pipeline Gamalot part of your childhood and county history.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 16, 2017, 02:30 PM
DEC stocking lists/type/amounts

https://data.ny.gov/Recreation/Fish-Stocking-Lists-Actual-Beginning-2011/9hpx-asd8

Info is hard for me to find here on previous years. This one says 7,000 walleyes stocked in RIo and another says 8,700 that were 1.5 inches long. I can't figure out how to go back in years to see what they claim.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 16, 2017, 02:37 PM
Hardwater Diehard/Gamalot thank you for the information on walleyes in Sullivan county and wooden pipe line by Rio reservoir . The first time I saw the remaining parts of pipe line thought they might be part of D&H canal system then my mind said why would a canal system have an enclosed pipeline. My family had a vacation home in hamlet of Smallwood(Town of Bethel )for around 55 years the community was started in 1928 and has a man made lake called Mountain Lake(also know as Smallwood Lake) believe they damned White Lake brook to create the lake so there probably are some tout in this lake. The community was originally  know as Mountain Lake subdivision and later took on the name of developer so became Smallwood.
I believe profits from Hurleyville fire department ice and summer contests are divided 3 ways with a portion used to stock walleyes in Morningside Lake. The money is also split between fire dept. and town of Fallsburg division for youth programs.

 Nice that you have a piece of wood from pipeline Gamalot part of your childhood and county history.
Steve

You could easily grab a piece of that wood yourself Steve. The pipe right along side of the road and just before the small creek bridge is falling apart and Eagle Creek wouldn't care if you took a piece. It does however stink so toss it in the bed and then leave it outside at home. I think a lot of that land is now open for hunting and there are still some parts of that pipe in tact if you wanted to go hike up and take some pictures. It was pretty cool during the winter when the water sprayed and froze solid from where the bullets made holes and it formed frozen water falls all around it.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 16, 2017, 02:46 PM
Info is hard for me to find here on previous years. This one says 7,000 walleyes stocked in RIo and another says 8,700 that were 1.5 inches long. I can't figure out how to go back in years to see what they claim.

Gam

2012  7000    4.4"
2014  8700    1.6"
2015  8700    1.5"
2016  8700    1.7"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 16, 2017, 02:54 PM
2012  7000    4.4"
2014  8700    1.6"
2015  8700    1.5"
2016  8700    1.7"

Thanks Hardwater. Over 31,000 walleyes stocked in Rio since 2012 and I can't catch a single one. :'(

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 16, 2017, 03:03 PM
Would be nice if the DEC would allow ice fishing on Rio with restrictions for the protection of the eagles ...hand/electric augers slot limits etc . Would be nice to have a walleye fishery in Sullivan Co for ice fishing ...White Lk may be an good option now that walleye seem to be caught quite regularly there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 16, 2017, 03:28 PM
Would be nice if the DEC would allow ice fishing on Rio with restrictions for the protection of the eagles ...hand/electric augers slot limits etc . Would be nice to have a walleye fishery in Sullivan Co for ice fishing ...White Lk may be an good option now that walleye seem to be caught quite regularly there.

That can't be done on the Rio. Right now the dock is sitting almost completely on dry ground with the water level down a good 10 feet. A few weeks ago the dock was floating at full height. With such drastic water level changes throughout the entire year I think being on the ice would be disastrous. If Eagle Creek who owns the power rights had their way they would close Swinging Bridge to Ice fishing as well. That reservoir goes up and down like a yo yo to but I do believe the DEC has some controls over just how far up and down they can take it. I have hiked in to Cliff lake only to find it a trickle of a stream at times and if you go to the eagle viewing station on Mongaup Falls reservoir you will see it full one week and near empty the next. This spring at the Rio dam the deep spot was 92 feet but yesterday the same exact spot marked on my GPS chart was 80 feet deep. Neither O&R or Eagle Creek give a dam about fish or fishing and it is all about generation of power. I don't believe the DEC has much control over what they do as far as water levels go and I know for sure the high end home owners who own the million dollar homes around Toronto are in constant battle with the power company. One day their boats are floating by their docks and the next day the dock and boats are sitting on the ground.

The same or at least similar situation happens with the DEP who owns the NY City reservoirs. Streams coming out of them and even the Delaware river all scream when they shut the flows off. They are destroying the trout fishing in the famed Esopus and it also affects the Williowwemock and Beaverkill.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 16, 2017, 03:32 PM
I believe there is some agreement between management and kayakers concerning  water flow into the Mongaup from Rio for the spring and summer months .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 16, 2017, 03:41 PM
I believe there is some agreement between management and kayakers concerning  water flow into the Mongaup from Rio for the spring and summer months .

Yes, Eagle creek posts when they will be running the generator or generators and lets them know in advance how much water they will be releasing. That determines the class of the rapids they will have in the river. When they are running at full bore you better be a real accomplished kayaker or you will drown.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Oct 17, 2017, 09:30 AM
My uncle was an executive at O & R. He used to take my father to many of the closed places to hunt and fish. One night, my uncle stopped by the house with a trunk full of pickerel that looked like pike, they were huge. He caught them ice fishing on the Rio (without my father). He finally got our group of guys on Rio res in late February. 10 guys, 49 tip ups, we were there for 8-9 hours and not a FLAG! That day went down in history for the single worst outing we ever had. To make matters worse, we cut our holes with a spud through 20" of ice; I still remember the water level was 10" below the ice.
How time fly's, that was over 40 years ago! BLAME IT ON RIO!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 17, 2017, 10:07 AM
My uncle was an executive at O & R. He used to take my father to many of the closed places to hunt and fish. One night, my uncle stopped by the house with a trunk full of pickerel that looked like pike, they were huge. He caught them ice fishing on the Rio (without my father). He finally got our group of guys on Rio res in late February. 10 guys, 49 tip ups, we were there for 8-9 hours and not a FLAG! That day went down in history for the single worst outing we ever had. To make matters worse, we cut our holes with a spud through 20" of ice; I still remember the water level was 10" below the ice.
How time fly's, that was over 40 years ago! BLAME IT ON RIO!

Good story but I think your uncle was pulling your leg about giant pickerel caught in RIO. I live just 4 miles from the Rio and have been fishing it for over 55 years and to the best of my recollection I have caught about 2 pickerel there in my entire life. Sure there is pickerel in the Rio and in every other lake, pond and swamp around these parts but certainly not in big numbers in the Rio. I would be way more inclined to believe uncle fished in Lebanon or in Dingle Daisy or even the Basher Kill to get the trunk load of big pickerel back then. Back in the 60s I practically lived on the Basher Swamp fishing and catching huge pickerel just north of the Haven bridge. Pickerel or as I  call them, Slime Darts are about the easiest fish to catch around these waters and as you saw on that bad day of ice fishing the Rio they just were not there or you would have caught them with 50 lines down the holes. Back then, in the 1970s the Rio was a great trout fishery. I also don't ever remember ice fishing ever being allowed on the Rio but back then as an employee of O&R anything could have been possible.

I fished in Lebanon twice in the past 3 weeks and it is way overloaded with slime darts and the weeds they love. We caught a few decent Bass and easily a hundred pickerel and not one of them was over 14 inches. That tells me the forage base is all but gone because fish grow to a size the lake is capable of feeding them in. Not enough bait keeps all the fish small and voracious. On just about every cast we got attacked by small darts making for dreadful fishing unless you had a couple kids who just liked the action of catching any fish that will bite. If a buddy said he wanted to go pickerel fishing the very last place I would take him would be the Rio.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 18, 2017, 09:21 AM
Gamalot  I will pass on getting a piece of pipe line wood recently moved into a condominium complex don't think my neighbors would care for the smell of creosote .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Oct 23, 2017, 08:51 AM
Good story but I think your uncle was pulling your leg about giant pickerel caught in RIO. I live just 4 miles from the Rio and have been fishing it for over 55 years and to the best of my recollection I have caught about 2 pickerel there in my entire life. Sure there is pickerel in the Rio and in every other lake, pond and swamp around these parts but certainly not in big numbers in the Rio. I would be way more inclined to believe uncle fished in Lebanon or in Dingle Daisy or even the Basher Kill to get the trunk load of big pickerel back then. Back in the 60s I practically lived on the Basher Swamp fishing and catching huge pickerel just north of the Haven bridge. Pickerel or as I  call them, Slime Darts are about the easiest fish to catch around these waters and as you saw on that bad day of ice fishing the Rio they just were not there or you would have caught them with 50 lines down the holes. Back then, in the 1970s the Rio was a great trout fishery. I also don't ever remember ice fishing ever being allowed on the Rio but back then as an employee of O&R anything could have been possible.

I fished in Lebanon twice in the past 3 weeks and it is way overloaded with slime darts and the weeds they love. We caught a few decent Bass and easily a hundred pickerel and not one of them was over 14 inches. That tells me the forage base is all but gone because fish grow to a size the lake is capable of feeding them in. Not enough bait keeps all the fish small and voracious. On just about every cast we got attacked by small darts making for dreadful fishing unless you had a couple kids who just liked the action of catching any fish that will bite. If a buddy said he wanted to go pickerel fishing the very last place I would take him would be the Rio.

Gam

If my Uncle was pulling our leg, he was a cruel man, but i did see a Fury III with a trunk full of huge pickerel. O & R allowed ice fishing on the Rio twice a year, we only went the one time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 23, 2017, 09:17 AM
If my Uncle was pulling our leg, he was a cruel man, but i did see a Fury III with a trunk full of huge pickerel. O & R allowed ice fishing on the Rio twice a year, we only went the one time.

I honestly don't know what to say about that story. What I do know about the Rio since the mid 1960s right up until today is you will absolutely catch some nice trout, nice Walleyes, lots of small mouth and some big large mouth Bass and if you find them some good sized Crappie. I am sure there are some Pickerel there too but it has never in my life been a very prolific Pickerel fishery. I caught one around 20 inches right off the public dock about 10 years ago and another about that same size in the cove right before going over the dam just a couple years ago. Your uncle being an O&R employee back then and I would be willing to bet that trunk load of large Pickerel really came out of Lebanon Lake that truly was a world class Pickerel lake for a lot of years in the early 1970s when I had my first car and could sneak up there with a buddy. We caught a couple big ones that went 28 inches out of there and also out of Dingle Daisey pond and both are pretty close to the Rio. The Basher Kill was also a killer Pickerel spot and we always caught a little one, cut the belly fins off it and tossed it out on a Johnson Silver Minnow weedless spoon. Lots of big Pickerel coming out of the Rio and I would have to see it to believe it but I am not saying it couldn't happen, just very unlikely IMHO. If they allowed me to ice fish there I would be after big Browns and nothing else unless a nice Walleye came along.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Oct 24, 2017, 09:16 PM
You guys are over here talking fishing and it's deer season!  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 24, 2017, 09:46 PM
You guys are over here talking fishing and it's deer season!  ???

Some of us can do more than one season at a time! :o

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Oct 31, 2017, 01:48 AM
I'm currently attending college in Madison, Wisconsin. Temps are already in the mid 30's/low 40's here. Hoping to see safe ice by early December.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Oct 31, 2017, 04:36 PM
NYBasser all the best with your college studies. Have you checked to see if your college has a sportsmen's club if so they might do some ice fishing trips. Also introduce yourself in the Wisconsin forum sure there are some members in the Madison area who may want to meet up with you for a trip.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Oct 31, 2017, 06:54 PM
NYBasser all the best with your college studies. Have you checked to see if your college has a sportsmen's club if so they might do some ice fishing trips. Also introduce yourself in the Wisconsin forum sure there are some members in the Madison area who may want to meet up with you for a trip.
Steve

Thanks for the good wishes. My college does actually have a fishing club/team which I am a part of and they do run ice fishing trips every winter. I'll make sure to hop over to the Wisconsin forum to say hello. Hope all is well for you too Steve.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 17, 2017, 02:57 PM
new winter outlook

https://weather.com/storms/winter/news/2017-11-17-winter-outlook-update-the-weather-company-noaa-2017-2018
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 18, 2017, 05:50 PM
Hey gang, I'm still kickin! Just checking in. I'm ready for some ice! Working on the venison too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Nov 18, 2017, 06:09 PM
Hey gang, I'm still kickin! Just checking in. I'm ready for some ice! Working on the venison too.

Slow down Pooley. I sat in a tree all day and was praying for some warmer weather. Ice can come right around early December but I sure would like a few days of 40s.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 18, 2017, 06:47 PM
I hear you bro! I need some meat in the freezer too!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Nov 18, 2017, 07:04 PM
I hear you bro! I need some meat in the freezer too!

Here in Forestburgh it is horns only and they make lousy soup and IMO only good for ground meat and stew. Others like do like buck meat but I have buddies in Orange county that get more doe permits than they can harvest so I get what they don't have room for. Had a scraggly 7 point walk by at 7 this morning right after 2 nice does but the right side tine was deformed so he can try again next year if no one takes him. There is a nice 10 or 12 running close by but he did not grow those horns by being stupid so I will wait and hope some of the gals get him to drop his guard.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 19, 2017, 10:42 AM
Greetings Pooley,Gamalot may both of you have safe and successful deer hunting seasons. Windy day here in New Windsor(Orange county) should help get water in lakes turned over so when temperatures drop lakes are ready to make ice. Hopefully some of the smaller bodies of water here in seny will be ready by Christmas.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 19, 2017, 05:05 PM
my freezer is full already have 3 does down and still one more doe permit to go.... ate my bow season buck tag... passed on a 105" 7pt with the bow so ate my bow tag for now.... would've been an 8 but he broke off his g3 on his right side so he got the pass. Currently after a 3.5 year old 7pt that I have on camera...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Nov 24, 2017, 07:04 PM
A buddy shot a doe for my freezer this morning. Nice!  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Nov 27, 2017, 10:52 PM
and doe number 4 went down tonight  ;D so after giving one to the owner of the one property I got 3 does for myself.... now if I can just get the 130"+ buck im after to come buy during daylight  :whistle:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 28, 2017, 08:14 AM
 I am having a lousy year this year. I passed on a couple small doe on opening day, and haven’t seen anything since.   I missed a nice doe during archery. 

I might end up having to make deer tag soup come December.....  lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Nov 28, 2017, 09:08 AM
I'm glad to hear most are having a good deer harvest, quite a few down up by me too.

On another topic, my small Sullivan Co. lake was more than 1/2 frozen over this morning, woohoo!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 28, 2017, 09:12 AM
I'm glad to hear most are having a good deer harvest, quite a few down up by me too.

On another topic, my small Sullivan Co. lake was more than 1/2 frozen over this morning, woohoo!

Yeah ...lakes in our area are primed ...hoping for a late December outing for perch ...some new gear has arrived and more on the way .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Nov 28, 2017, 09:41 AM
Lucky me! Switched the tractor from mower to blower on Sunday and wrenched my back in the process. Beautiful day today to be hunting but I couldn't bend down far enough to get a pair of socks on right now. This getting old crap SUX! I guess I should get help the next time I try dragging a 50 inch Kubota mower deck and a 50 inch snow blower.

I did see 2 nice slammer bucks yesterday on my way to Middletown and on the Mt. Hope road just before the Kingdom Hall and Pocatello FH.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 28, 2017, 11:17 AM
Ouch.   I know that feeling all to well.    Feel better. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 28, 2017, 03:05 PM
Hello everyone , Gamalot hope there is no serious damage to your back and your feeling better by the week end.
Loudmouth879 congratulations on a very successful deer season enjoy all the venison.
Kb may things change for you before the season closes not much taste and flavor to "tag soup".
BlueSail thank you for the ice condition report. I've seen skim ice during early morning hours on smaller lakes/ponds here in the greater Newburgh area.
Hardwater Diehard hope you are right made a road trip day after Christmas(2016) and folks were out on Lake Wameta (Livingston Manor) and Morningside Lake (Hurleyville) .

Hope to see some of you on the ice this coming season.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Nov 28, 2017, 04:15 PM
    hello guys I just ckecking in ... Like Mr Clean I have been seeing some skim ice on some of the smaller ponds  :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 29, 2017, 05:44 AM
 Thank you Steve, I hope things improve too. I almost got one this morning – but that was with my car. Not my preferred way of getting one.

 Here in Dutchess County there has been some skim ice on smaller ponds in the morning, but that does not last very long.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 01, 2017, 06:17 AM
Hey Guys, I just wanted to check in. The skim ice on the ponds lately have started to get me excited. Hope you all have had a good year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Dec 01, 2017, 11:19 AM
Hey guys, be sure to vote in the pic contest. I'm representing the southern NY crew.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 01, 2017, 04:23 PM
Maybe some good news

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 01, 2017, 04:33 PM
Maybe some good news

(https://s33.postimg.cc/4nvups94r/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4nvups94r/)

Like I always say, "When I grow up I want to be a weatherman who gets paid big bucks for being wrong most of the time". 44 and sunny here today was the prediction. It rained up until around 1 PM and then the sun came out and we hit 35 around 3:30.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 01, 2017, 04:45 PM
Hey guys, be sure to vote in the pic contest. I'm representing the southern NY crew.
You got my vote, great story!  Some awesome photos there...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 01, 2017, 07:02 PM
  I am hoping by Christmas we can get on the ice ...
  It would be nice Catskills some higher Mtn lakes earler maybe... :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 02, 2017, 06:27 AM
Rock Hill ,NY area predicted temperatures

 
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 02, 2017, 07:06 AM
Rock Hill ,NY area predicted temperatures

 
(https://s33.postimg.cc/kxr2phkvv/temp.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/kxr2phkvv/)

Amazing differences do occur in such short distances. I live up by Rt. 42 in Forestburgh and my brother lives near Yankee Lake right off Rt. 17. That puts you about in the middle between us. Likely elevation has a lot to do with it but I doubt we are much over 200 feet higher with me at around 1460 here and I think Rock Hill is around 1250. If, and it is a big IF, all of our outside temp sensors are accurate and synchronized I can be 5 degrees colder here than at the same time at my brothers. A full 10 degrees going from my house into Middletown. Growing up living in Wurtsboro was rather depressing. Being in the valley with the Basherkill we often never knew it was a nice day until after noon when the fog finally lifted. Up in Rock Hill the sun was out from early morning. It looked like a rainy day when we got on the school bus in the morning but as soon as we got above exit 112 heading to Monticello the sun was shining. Up here the pond by my house has skim ice that lasts all day now yet if I drive down Oakland Valley road to Rt. 209, just 8 miles the ponds have no skim ice. Further north and west up in Delaware County I see guys on the ice a full 3 weeks sooner than it is safe here. Safe being a term we all have to decide for ourselves and most here are way more trusting than I am where ice thickness is concerned. I suspect, just like in many years past that around early to mid January my gear should be ready. Rarely have I ever been on the ice by Christmas but I know others have. What blows the worst in my opinion are the years when we get a good hard freeze early followed by a swift warming spell that totally breaks up the shore lines. I refuse to walk a plank or ladder to get out onto the "Safer" ice.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 02, 2017, 07:24 AM
I watched guys throw brush in the water and then throw plywood on top of it to drive there four wheelers out on to safer ice. Not for me.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 02, 2017, 07:37 AM
I watched guys throw brush in the water and then throw plywood on top of it to drive there four wheelers out on to safer ice. Not for me.

I took the cold water dunk twice in my youth and fortunately only in 4 foot deep water. It happens to be a very exhilarating experience but not one I ever care to experience again. My buddy dropped his 4 wheeler through the ice close to shore in about 2-3 feet of water and it took us over 6 hours with 4 machines and winches to get it out. I leave that stuff to you more daring individuals these days because no fish is worth it.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 03, 2017, 02:46 PM
Gam, paint " Get help Dumbass" on those attachments! Lol! I have that sickness too!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 04, 2017, 11:40 PM
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=349291.msg3720584;topicseen#msg3720584 (https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=349291.msg3720584;topicseen#msg3720584)

Accepting entries for the 2018 NY ice shanty badge
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 06, 2017, 05:24 PM
So it begins in my area...Ja Da bait delivered today so its officially ice fishing season

(https://s33.postimg.cc/wi99qvbm3/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wi99qvbm3/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 06, 2017, 07:15 PM
So it begins in my area...Ja Da bait delivered today so its officially ice fishing season

(https://s33.postimg.cc/wi99qvbm3/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wi99qvbm3/)

A little too early for me to be ordering bait on-line will wait to see what the forcast looks like for the end of December... I can manage on plastics till then  @)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 07, 2017, 06:21 PM
It won't be long! :tipup: ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 07, 2017, 07:23 PM
I just received my 500 mousies today for $ 39.00 dollars !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 09, 2017, 02:16 PM
1000 mousies for 35.00 on eBay with free shipping.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 09, 2017, 02:28 PM
Well it looks like some even colder weather for mid week ...but the wind will pick up a lot on one of those days...28 deg as I type...with snow thinking 1/4 inch or more ...this will help with locking up the shoreline by not allowing for the radiant heat of the sun to warm up the shorelines.

I just received my 500 mousies today for $ 39.00 dollars !

Do you have a link to the retailer for the mousies .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 10, 2017, 10:45 AM
I just received my 500 mousies today for $ 39.00 dollars !

Thats expensive 500 usually costs me around $25
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Dec 10, 2017, 06:22 PM
I just spent $25 on 500 today on ebay.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yuranB on Dec 10, 2017, 06:45 PM
I have never used mousies, probably because i have never seen them at any bait shop. Are they more productive than wax worms? And how do you store them, in the fridge?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Travis Rage on Dec 10, 2017, 07:15 PM
Mousies are a 1/4 the size of waxies.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishyholes on Dec 10, 2017, 07:23 PM
Mousees are sold intermittently in bait shops. Last year was a bad season for them so no one had them. I personally think they are another tool for the box. The action is better than spikes and smaller in profile than a wax worm. I usually put a few spikes and one mousee for the extra length and subtlety of the tail. Store them in the fridge from 34-40 degrees and sprinkle a little water in the tub every so often so they don't dry out. You can buy them from Knudson's bait online for a reliable source.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 11, 2017, 10:57 AM

I fished in Lebanon twice in the past 3 weeks and it is way overloaded with slime darts and the weeds they love. We caught a few decent Bass and easily a hundred pickerel and not one of them was over 14 inches. That tells me the forage base is all but gone because fish grow to a size the lake is capable of feeding them in. Not enough bait keeps all the fish small and voracious. On just about every cast we got attacked by small darts making for dreadful fishing unless you had a couple kids who just liked the action of catching any fish that will bite. If a buddy said he wanted to go pickerel fishing the very last place I would take him would be the Rio.

Gam
Game did you have a permit to fish Lebanon the two time ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 11, 2017, 11:24 AM
I did not have the permit but was invited by friends who signed up for them and got assigned exact days when they could fish with up to six guys.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 11, 2017, 11:47 AM
Finally scored with the rifle... shot a 130" 10pt Thursday night!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: OneBucketMike on Dec 11, 2017, 12:53 PM
I have never used mousies, probably because i have never seen them at any bait shop. Are they more productive than wax worms? And how do you store them, in the fridge?

Waxworms want to be stored around 60F and Mousies closer to 40F in a fridge.
Which is better? Whichever you think is better so that you concentrate using them and have them on when the fish decide to bite! Good luck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 14, 2017, 04:00 PM
Just drove past Glenmere in Florida and it looked to be mostly locked up. The only problem is that they still have the "No ice fishing aerators are in use" signs everywhere.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 14, 2017, 07:21 PM
I don't think they will ever Open it to ice fishing again it just makes it easier for everyone, Meaning them !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 14, 2017, 08:34 PM
Wetdreams believe you are correct personally think we will loose ice fishing at Bear,Harriman and Sterling Forest state parks some time in the future. There is a post/topic by new member "Ruhman1225" titled Glemere asking if it will be open this year. So If anyone hears it will be open to fishing this year please post the information in his thread or this one.

  The excuse with state parks is that they do not have enough park rangers to check ice conditions on a daily basis.

A good Holiday Season to all and good ice fishing.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PWG on Dec 14, 2017, 09:54 PM
Anyone near Lake Superior or White lake?
Any hopes for ice for the coming weekend?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 14, 2017, 11:00 PM
last I heard Glenmere will not be open to ice fishing....
Oh and heres a pic of my buck 20" inside spread 21" beams
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/25358376_10156860511869428_7218148813492516772_o.jpg?oh=94e913e3c90047f22096f61def55c7bd&oe=5ACC59AD)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 15, 2017, 02:30 AM
ICE IS NOT READY YET IN SULLIVAN!!! ONE OF THE 5-6 FOOT DEEP PONDS I FISH AT FIRST ICE STILL HAD ANND THE CHANNELS VISABLE THROUGH THE SNOW COVER...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 15, 2017, 06:56 AM
last I heard Glenmere will not be open to ice fishing....
Oh and heres a pic of my buck 20" inside spread 21" beams
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/25358376_10156860511869428_7218148813492516772_o.jpg?oh=94e913e3c90047f22096f61def55c7bd&oe=5ACC59AD)

Great buck! Orange County?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ruhman1225 on Dec 15, 2017, 07:02 AM
moose66, thanks for the info on Glenmere. Hopefully we get a few more cold days to get ice elsewhere. I'll keep checking the thread.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 15, 2017, 07:06 AM
moose66, thanks for the info on Glenmere. Hopefully we get a few more cold days to get ice elsewhere. I'll keep checking the thread.


Ice conditions on specific lakes will be posted on the Reports and Conditions thread ..otherwise you'll have members post that they found xyz amount of ice but not reveal a specific body of water.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Dec 15, 2017, 08:17 AM
I did not have the permit but was invited by friends who signed up for them and got assigned exact days when they could fish with up to six guys.

Gam
Cool we have a hunting camp right there. We get one or two permits a year if lucky .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Dec 15, 2017, 09:20 AM
Glenmere has been closed for several years now for ice activity. Wasting electricity and $$ on those aerators. I live in town.

Walt, the last time I fished there was with you years ago.

I'm sure a few of the well known shallow lakes in Sullivan will have folks on them this weekend.  No rush here. I've been waiting 10 months to drill some holes, another week or two to build some ice thickness before I head out.

Be safe, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 15, 2017, 10:10 AM
ONCE AGAIN THE ICE IN SULLIVAN IS NOT SAFE YET!!! WILL YOU MORONS STOP SAYIONG HOPEFULLY BY THIS WEEKEND... YOUR GONNA GET SOMEONE KILLED. THIS IS A PUBLIC SITE AND NOT EVERYONE HAS THE COMMON SENCE TO KNOW WHAT SAFE ICE IS AND NOT TO TRUST ANY ICE...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: serge99 on Dec 15, 2017, 11:21 AM
ONCE AGAIN THE ICE IN SULLIVAN IS NOT SAFE YET!!! WILL YOU MORONS STOP SAYIONG HOPEFULLY BY THIS WEEKEND... YOUR GONNA GET SOMEONE KILLED. THIS IS A PUBLIC SITE AND NOT EVERYONE HAS THE COMMON SENCE TO KNOW WHAT SAFE ICE IS AND NOT TO TRUST ANY ICE...

dude, there's still 2 more below-freezing days until Sunday, so it's possible that some of the small Sullivan ponds will have 3 inches by Sunday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 15, 2017, 11:24 AM
I checked my local Sullivan Co. ice this AM, 2 inches solid, and 8°F when I left.   High of 20 today, low teens tonight, might lead to another inch added.
Soon!

Rumors are swirling that people (morons?) were out on Swan Lake this morning.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 15, 2017, 11:34 AM
I checked my local Sullivan Co. ice this AM, 2 inches solid, and 8°F when I left.   High of 20 today, low teens tonight, might lead to another inch added.
Soon!

Rumors are swirling that people (morons?) were out on Swan Lake this morning.

NICE  :flex: :flex: Sent you a PM BlueSail
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 15, 2017, 11:35 AM
Great buck! Orange County?

Yep Orange County

I may be able to get out ice fishing on Tuesday when I scope out one of my early season spots here in Orange County.... Usually freezes well before anywhere else does
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lony laker on Dec 15, 2017, 11:45 AM
 good luck,
 be safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 15, 2017, 02:21 PM
I took a spin this morning. SB, White Lake, Kenoza and Swan. All had lots of open water spots but there was one guy on Swan right by the out flow.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 15, 2017, 07:26 PM
Loudmouth nice deer. I got a Big 8 pointer myself. Flounderman hows it going ? Its been a while. I have mostly been fishing a couple of lakes up in Monticello the past couple of years. I don't want to say any lakes but there will probably be more people fishing the first 2 lakes up that way that usually freeze first. After this Sunday the weather isn't looking to good. Who ever goes out be carefull a fish isn't worth it. They will still be there once its Safe !! Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 15, 2017, 09:18 PM
Found some safe ice on a small pond on Long Island......... jk lmao. Just wanted to share some pics of early ice here in Wisconsin. Hope everyone is doing alright. Gonna be coming home soon so I'm looking forward to a great season on the ice.

(https://s7.postimg.cc/8ivksow87/image1_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/8ivksow87/)

(https://s7.postimg.cc/i4p58euxj/image2_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/i4p58euxj/)

(https://s7.postimg.cc/br0255xrb/image3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/br0255xrb/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 16, 2017, 02:45 AM
dude, there's still 2 more below-freezing days until Sunday, so it's possible that some of the small Sullivan ponds will have 3 inches by Sunday.
yeah I am sure there might be walkable ice BUT REMEMBER there are deaths every year because some people assume that once theres safe ice on one body of water all must be good. just use caution when on a public page. if your talking with messages then you should have a lil idea of the persons knowledge on ice safety and know your not endangering them...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 16, 2017, 06:47 AM
Safe ice means different thicknesses to us all. Early ice IMO is the most dangerous because lakes don't freeze evenly so where ever you find a few or more good inches in one spot does not mean it is in all spots. Springs and flowing water under what ice is there have a lot to do with uneven freezing. Just be careful and do not rely on what some jack hole says, check for yourself and for your own safety.

I am finally ready and just bought that Mule I have been wanting to help me with dragging all my gear. It has never been much of a problem on clear ice but once we get safe ice it never seems to fail and we end up with 6 or more inches of snow on top of it. Problem solved.


(https://s17.postimg.cc/tp56vlj8r/IMG_1369.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tp56vlj8r/)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/y28brzeuz/IMG_1370.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/y28brzeuz/)

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 16, 2017, 07:24 AM
Hey Gam ...does that mule fit in the sled for transport in back of an SUV?  I would like to see that thing in action some day ...not really needing that option just yet.. but looks way cool and an option in the future.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 16, 2017, 07:40 AM
Hey Gam ...does that mule fit in the sled for transport in back of an SUV?  I would like to see that thing in action some day ...not really needing that option just yet.. but looks way cool and an option in the future.

I watched one of the videos from Russia. The guy tipped the sled half out of his mini van and drove the dog into the sled. He then folded the handle forward and lifted the back end of the sled and pushed it in.

I just literally got it home here last night and right into the garage so I have not had any real time to check it out and do what I always do, rig it for my needs. All I know at this point is at 65 and liking to have my creature comforts out on the ice I always needed to go with friends to help me drag the stuff. I bet my pop up when fully loaded weighs a good 200 pounds or more. On glare ice it was simple to pull because I have skis on it. Once we get snow on top of the ice it becomes a real drag and I just don't have the steam for that crap any more. Getting back off the ice was the real issue because of a steep climb up the ramp. I had to unload all my gear and make a few trips to get the stuff back up to my truck. Most times if I could not find a pal to go with me I just stayed home.

Gam

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 16, 2017, 07:45 AM
Thanks Gam ...good luck with your purchase . Hoping to get on SWB this season as well as White Lake for Walleyes...been a goal of mine for a bit ..but with these crazy winters it been local fishing based on conditions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 16, 2017, 07:59 AM
Thanks Gam ...good luck with your purchase . Hoping to get on SWB this season as well as White Lake for Walleyes...been a goal of mine for a bit ..but with these crazy winters it been local fishing based on conditions.

I grew up on Masten Lake and long for the days when we had 18-24 inches of ice. Back in the mid 60s all we had were ice spuds so it took some work to get holes and I guess that is how we stayed warm with no pop ups back then. I think the most ice I have seen recently is just a tad over 12 inches but once we get 6 I am very comfortable going. Others seem OK with just a few inches so to each his own. I don't even have my gear out of the barn yet.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Dec 16, 2017, 11:09 AM
Good luck with your Snowdog Gam.
I watched the Video Drifter posted and would love one. I just have to learn where I can't use it. It seems some of the Sullivan Co waters do not permit any motorized waters.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 16, 2017, 12:08 PM
There should be no issues at all where ever snowmobiles and ATVs are allowed such as SB and White lake. I suspect places that don't allow power augers and any of the NYC reservoirs would be a big no. I would love to fish more on SB but dragging the gear has always held me back and the same goes on White lake without a mule.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: trapper2000 on Dec 16, 2017, 12:26 PM
excuse  me  but  what  is  that thing?  do they have a  web site?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 16, 2017, 12:33 PM
excuse  me  but  what  is  that thing?  do they have a  web site?

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=http%3A%2F%2Fsnowdog.com (http://lmgtfy.com/?q=http%3A%2F%2Fsnowdog.com)

Hope this helps.   ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 16, 2017, 01:05 PM
excuse  me  but  what  is  that thing?  do they have a  web site?

http://snowdog.com/index.php?/products/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: RIVERRAT2 on Dec 16, 2017, 03:09 PM
NOW that is  CUTE
 ;D ;D ;D
RAT
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 16, 2017, 03:32 PM
Just took a ride through Harriman State Park. All lakes, except Tiorati and Skanatatti, were completely locked up. Tiorati was like 80% there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 16, 2017, 03:54 PM
Gamalot that thing is Cool as crap. Just watched the video. That will get the job done. Good luck with it. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Dec 16, 2017, 04:48 PM
Checked local ponds today in westtown 2-2.5"  of ice. Went out about 20 feet from shore and jigged in 1 foot of water for 30 min just to say I was ice fishing. Can't wait.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Steelhead71 on Dec 16, 2017, 05:53 PM
Fished small pond in Sullivan County today. Ice at best was 3" with only 2" of it being good black ice. I would give it another week before trying again but we are getting close.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 17, 2017, 12:26 AM
10 day forecast doesn't look favorable until the day after xmas
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 17, 2017, 02:17 AM
Yeah the forecast is looking rough til after Christmas...but don't think we will loose much ice but will just melt the lil snow cap atop the ice ...gonna be slick after that ..Kahtoola time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 17, 2017, 07:36 AM
Greetings folks I was in Lake George yesterday to attend ice fishing open house at Fish 307 . Like us people who live in the area are jacked to get out fishing reports of up to 3 inches on some of larger lakes in region. Most of Lake George was open water with steam/mist rising from surface yesterday morning because difference in air and water temperatures. A chilly 5 degrees in the morning, As BossJ stated think and use caution while checking ice conditions on local lakes no offense towards anyone but some people drill/spud a hole and estimate the ice thickness.

Moose66 we can only hope the palisades park commission will open majority of Harriman and Sterling forest this winter.

Gamalot hope the Snow Dog solves your gear transport problems.

The open house was well attended 3 seminars (Tip up tactics, Ice fishing electronic ,ice fishing for walleyes) . I attended the tip Up seminar in morning did a little shopping and then then made the trip home.

A good Holiday season and New Years to all.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 17, 2017, 07:52 AM
I would have stayed for the discussion of "Ice Fishing for Walleyes". Now that I can move around easily on the ice with all my gear in tow I hope to target the eyes on both SB and White. Some also say that Lock Sheldrake lake also gives them up but I am not familiar with the lake access or regs for using powered sleds.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 17, 2017, 08:11 AM
Gamalot  I would think White Lake would be a better bet..because of its changing depth as well as its contours of inside outside turns ...shallow points etc as well as its access it fairly easy...where SWB is fairly deep with steep drop offs .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 17, 2017, 09:16 AM
Gamalot the seminars were being taped I was told to check Fish 307's Face Book and You Tube channel on this coming Wednesday videos supposed to be up for viewing . I agree with Hardwater Diehard think a walleye was top fish at last couple King of Ice contests. the road that goes around Loch Sheldrake from rt.52 does have a few spot to access lake might want to speak with local property owners see if you can get access chains across these spot . Also believe you can get on lake from Fire Dept property maybe a small donation can get you and Snow Dog on the lake from their land.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 17, 2017, 09:19 AM
Fish307 seminar 2017

https://www.facebook.com/nyFISH307/videos/10154691632833213/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 17, 2017, 09:34 AM
They work fast I will have to check You Tube or finally join Face Book.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 17, 2017, 11:44 AM
After spudding my way out and finding 2.5 - 3 inches, and hitting slush under the snow, decided I enjoy warmth too much to risk it. No fishing till Christmas it appears... >:(...reports further down the lake says 4 inches but I’m not traveling today, neighbors are planning to go out.  It would’ve been nice to eat fresh perch and watch the Patriots win, I guess that’ll have to wait till the playoffs and Super Bowl !  Be safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 17, 2017, 10:11 PM
I walked on the hard water today couldn't fish however.... didn't bring an auger with me but figure there was 2.5-3 inches on the reservoir I was on in Orange County. Seems like if your looking for ice you gotta head to higher elevations
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 18, 2017, 04:08 AM
yeah I am sure there might be walkable ice BUT REMEMBER there are deaths every year because some people assume that once theres safe ice on one body of water all must be good. just use caution when on a public page. if your talking with messages then you should have a lil idea of the persons knowledge on ice safety and know your not endangering them...
well I am thankful I wasn't expecting the 3 inches of ice that was predicted to surely be there by Sunday. I did walk on water but measured with a tape and only had 2 5/8 of ice. my 150 lbs was walking and did have a lot of cracking underfoot. even had a few spots that i could feel the ice sagging under foot as it was popping.

4-6 inch perch were fun but only got 1 crappie...

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 18, 2017, 05:08 AM
I hate this point of winter here in southern NY. Just waiting for the reports of the idiots who pushed the envelope and sent their quads and snowmobiles to the bottom or worse, lost their lives. Could a day of fishing really be worth any of this? My gear remains in storage until I can see a measured 5 inches of good ice and steady cold temps in the forecast.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lowaccord66 on Dec 18, 2017, 06:11 AM
I hate this point of winter here in southern NY. Just waiting for the reports of the idiots who pushed the envelope and sent their quads and snowmobiles to the bottom or worse, lost their lives. Could a day of fishing really be worth any of this? My gear remains in storage until I can see a measured 5 inches of good ice and steady cold temps in the forecast.

Gam

Who waits for that report?  Kinda morbid.  I fished up in the 307 neck of the woods all weekend.  4-5" I can tell you I am not dead at the bottom of a lake. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 18, 2017, 06:38 AM
Who waits for that report?  Kinda morbid.  I fished up in the 307 neck of the woods all weekend.  4-5" I can tell you I am not dead at the bottom of a lake.

I don't doubt that up north of here and in the higher mountains could have safe ice at this point. Down here as this section covers, L.I., Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Sullivan and Orange counties we are not yet there. Some of the small ponds might have a few inches now but none of the large lakes are even close. See my up close report from last Friday about the standard lakes we fish here in Sullivan county that still have open water and plenty of it.

What you label as "Morbid" I think is just using ones head and being safe. A couple of inches might support a fisherman but it sure won't support any machines or even a group of guys close together. Every year here we see at the access points where some jack hole went through the ice with a machine and every year we read the reports of the guys who went through and had to be rescued. NY is a big state and as such it has completely different conditions mostly based on elevation and how far north you go. I can drive from Monticello to Middletown, 20 miles and have a 10 degree difference in temperature and going further south toward the NYC area it could be 20 degrees. I bet you don't see guys out on Oneida or Lake George yet up by Fish 307 but Yes, I could fish a few small farm ponds right now.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Dec 18, 2017, 08:16 AM
We found about 4" of ice on a lake in Sullivan County yesterday.  Many guys out on the lake .  Fishing was slow, but a fun few hours teaching my son how to use a flasher.   There were probably 40+ guys out on the lake.   



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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 18, 2017, 10:36 PM
Yeah the ice in Sullivan wasn't safe stay home.  ;). But seriously use your common sense and spud constantly. Lots of guys on superior this weekend there seemed To be about 3" all over. Ten day forcast does suck thou! Be safe!

Got some nice keepers

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 20, 2017, 06:50 AM
They work fast I will have to check You Tube or finally join Face Book.
Steve

Keep me posted Steve when you see the seminars on Youtube. I don't do FB and being on a satellite internet service I have to do videos during the late night free period when data is free. Looks like we have another week or two before getting out any way. I drove over to PJ yesterday and had 50 degrees on the car temp gauge. Here at home I had 46.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 20, 2017, 07:41 AM
Gamalot after seeing your post checked You Tube did not see any of this years seminars listed. Below is list of this years seminars and their hosts.

                                           Advance Tip Up tactics -Rich Ortiz, Modern Fish Finder- Mark McQuown (Garmin rep.)  ,
   
     Ice Trapping Walleyes on Great Sacandaga Lake- Joe Greco Jr.



Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 21, 2017, 08:40 PM
4" solid black ice, small pond in Ulster Co.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 21, 2017, 09:44 PM
Headed up to some small lakes in Sullivan early morning. Will report ice conditions.  Gam, you are a wealth of knowledge!  I was up till 1am reading your stuff from last year. Do you still reside on Masten lake? My buddy lives on it.

Tight lines and be safe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 21, 2017, 10:08 PM
Headed up to some small lakes in Sullivan early morning. Will report ice conditions.  Gam, you are a wealth of knowledge!  I was up till 1am reading your stuff from last year. Do you still reside on Masten lake? My buddy lives on it.

Tight lines and be safe!

NOPE! My family owned and ran the Masten Lake Casino which was a pay to swim sandy beach back in the early 1960s. Great place to grow up in and big building with pool tables and lots of pinball machines and great juke box and dance floor. The "G" men came in and busted my dad because we had pin ball machines that you could actually win a free game on. That was considered Gambling back then and they took sledge hammers to the machines out in the parking lot and took my dad away in cuffs. That corner of Masten lake is now and has been ever since just an over grown and dilapidated NE corner of the gorgeous lake. Think I was 14 or 15 when that all happened but my family could not afford to fight the US Government. Camp Lakota ended up with the property and probably were the ones that instigated the "Crime" because all of their Camp Counselors all summer long were our customers. Lots of boys became men there.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 22, 2017, 10:34 AM
I would have stayed for the discussion of "Ice Fishing for Walleyes". Now that I can move around easily on the ice with all my gear in tow I hope to target the eyes on both SB and White. Some also say that Lock Sheldrake lake also gives them up but I am not familiar with the lake access or regs for using powered sleds.

Gam



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Dec 22, 2017, 11:10 AM
Hey Gammy,
     Hope that Snodog is heavy enough to get traction pulling your heavy loads.
Would sack if it just sat there and spun!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 22, 2017, 11:20 AM
Hey Gammy,
     Hope that Snodog is heavy enough to get traction pulling your heavy loads.
Would sack if it just sat there and spun!

Do snowmobiles work on the ice? The snow dog is basically just a snowmobile without the steering skis. If I had to I could certainly stud the track but given the ice conditions we get here most there will always be plenty of snow on it to make it go just fine.

Thank you Diehard for posting the links, will check them out early tomorrow morning when the data is free.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 22, 2017, 11:31 AM
Do snowmobiles work on the ice? The snow dog is basically just a snowmobile without the steering skis. If I had to I could certainly stud the track but given the ice conditions we get here most there will always be plenty of snow on it to make it go just fine.

Thank you Diehard for posting the links, will check them out early tomorrow morning when the data is free.

Gam

I am not certain you need studs for our area but maybe some ice scratchers similar to snowmobiles to wet the hyfax sliders...

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Dec 22, 2017, 12:07 PM
Do snowmobiles work on the ice? The snow dog is basically just a snowmobile without the steering skis. If I had to I could certainly stud the track but given the ice conditions we get here most there will always be plenty of snow on it to make it go just fine.

Thank you Diehard for posting the links, will check them out early tomorrow morning when the data is free.

Gam
Basically a snowmobile, except:
Much lighter and no weight of the rider right on top of the track.
It is the snow I'm concerned about. You know how hard it is pulling your sled in the snow, imagine putting an adult on it also and try to drag it all.
I hope it can handle that task.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 22, 2017, 01:06 PM
Snowmobiles work fine with or without snow on the ice. I've used a snowmobile for years and never had any issues if snow or no snow on the ice. Granted it is better to have snow on the ice lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Dec 22, 2017, 01:28 PM
Yes loudmouth, snowmobiles do fine. My concerns are with the
"Sno-Dog."  Track-tor pulling machine. Gabalot has photos above.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 22, 2017, 01:50 PM
Yes loudmouth, snowmobiles do fine. My concerns are with the
"Sno-Dog."  Track-tor pulling machine. Gabalot has photos above.

OKAY JIGGYJERK, You have *****ized my forum name just about enough! It is Gamalot which stands for Gary, Mary and the first 3 letters of my last name. Get it right or forget I exist because I won't play this silly game with you.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 22, 2017, 08:38 PM
Sullivan was 3" solid ice on smaller lakes. Proceed with caution.  I heard superior was around 2.5". And sketchy. White lake had some open water spots as well as Toronto.  Next weekend should be good!  Sticking to the smaller ponds for now.  Tight lines
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 23, 2017, 07:35 AM
Thank you Hardwater Diehard for posting You Tube link to Fish 307 2017 ice fishing open house seminar on walleyes. If today's rain does not local lakes to badly we should be in good shape next weekend single digit low temperatures forecasted for next Thursday and Friday .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 23, 2017, 08:18 AM
Thank you Hardwater Diehard for posting You Tube link to Fish 307 2017 ice fishing open house seminar on walleyes. If today's rain does not local lakes to badly we should be in good shape next weekend single digit low temperatures forecasted for next Thursday and Friday .
Steve

For those who know my area, Crane pond is at the corner of Oakland Valley and Cold Spring roads here in Forestburgh. It is a private lake so I can't go on and check the ice thickness but even after this warm weather it still looks like it is setting up fine in spite of the rain. My main concern is we are not now dealing with Black Ice and instead we have ice mixed with melted snow on top which is not nearly as strong as the solid black ice. Just be careful and check as you go. Often this time of year we have a hard crust on top and then slush below it sitting on the first layer of black ice. I hate fishing in that garbage and worry all the while I am out on it.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 23, 2017, 08:19 AM
Thank you Hardwater Diehard for posting You Tube link to Fish 307 2017 ice fishing open house seminar on walleyes. If today's rain does not local lakes to badly we should be in good shape next weekend single digit low temperatures forecasted for next Thursday and Friday .
Steve

I think I can hit my regular first ice spot Wednesday or Thursday ...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 23, 2017, 08:23 AM
I think I can hit my regular first ice spot Wednesday or Thursday ...
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I always wanted to ask. Can the people living on Lake Louise Marie ice fish the lake? I don't see any such activity but I do know the lake has some very nice fish.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 23, 2017, 08:26 AM
I believe its catch and release on all those lakes ...I knew some one that's fished it years ago ..believe its loaded with perch but nothing of any size if I recall correctly .A friend of mine maybe moving into that area over the ice season so I may have an opportunity to fish it this season .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 23, 2017, 08:39 AM
I believe its catch and release on all those lakes ...I knew some one that's fished it years ago ..believe its loaded with perch but nothing of any size if I recall correctly .A friend of mine maybe moving into that area over the ice season so I may have an opportunity to fish it this season .
I grew up with the original owners of the Dodge Inn back in the early 1960s. The biggest pickerel I ever caught was right across the street from the restaurant and just under 30 inches. Good LM Bass to back then.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 25, 2017, 07:42 AM
Well 3-5 inches of the white stuff fell overnight ...got word that there is 4 inches on my usual first ice spot which normally freezes first ..the shore lines were a little week I was told ...I am sure further north in Sullivan county smaller bodies of water will follow suit soon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 25, 2017, 08:02 AM
Well 3-5 inches of the white stuff fell overnight ...got word that there is 4 inches on my usual first ice spot which normally freezes first ..the shore lines were a little week I was told ...I am sure further north in Sullivan county smaller bodies of water will follow suit soon.

My own personal comfort zone on the ice is 6 inches. Based on the upcoming predictions of single digit temps all week long I think the start for me will be this coming weekend. Some waters that have a current or stream flow going through them could still remain a bit iffy in spots. SB tends to be a bit scary at times like this because there is a flow and a few spots to be careful around. Some other lakes have natural springs or small streams flowing into them so be careful around these spots. Looking out in my yard right now there is no way I would be fishing today even with a foot of black ice. Snow is still coming down and the wind is howling creating white outs every few minutes. The snow we got here is medium dense with some moisture and good for the kids to make snowmen. I will get all my gear out of the shed and ready tomorrow. Let the fun begin!

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 25, 2017, 08:21 AM
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 25, 2017, 02:04 PM
how's the ice on lake superior in Sullivan or any lakes near there looking to dust the dust of the rods tomorrow hopefully there's ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 26, 2017, 02:07 AM
give it a day or 2...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 26, 2017, 08:11 AM
I'll be out somewhere tomorrow in Sullivan, will report back.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: applepicker on Dec 26, 2017, 03:29 PM
Hi, I was out on a lake in Sullivan yesterday, it had 5-6 inches of solid ice- 10 people fishing on it.

On two other lakes(Superior and Swan), the ice seemed to be ok, except for the ice from shore to about 10 feet out, which was probably <3 inch:).

Be careful!!! Exercise extreme caution!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 26, 2017, 03:31 PM
Hi, I was out on a lake in Sullivan yesterday, it had 5-6 inches of solid ice- 10 people fishing on it.

On two other lakes, the ice seemed to be ok, except for the ice 10 feet off of the shoreline, which was probably <1


what lake if you don't mind me asking it's over and hour drive for me trying to find safe ice before loading up and taking the hike
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: applepicker on Dec 26, 2017, 03:34 PM
Morningside Lake... Watch out, the shorelines are very bad!!

I would wait a bit until your local area is frozen.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 26, 2017, 03:35 PM
fished alot at superior last year and thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 26, 2017, 04:09 PM
Finally safe on my small Sullivan lake --- 5 inches everywhere.
Slow day tho', a few medium pickerel, LM bass, gills and only one keeper perch. Jigged only, and broke a tip of a pole (sat on it!) - that sucks...
The wind sucked too but it felt good to get out.
I'm not surprised to hear of unsafe conditions existing still in Sullivan, the wind has been brutal.

Be safe!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Dec 26, 2017, 06:39 PM
Anyone been out on white lake? We're looking to test out our new equipment 😁. I've never ice fished white lake but caught a pile of perch in there this spring. Looking to get into some eyes as well this winter. Was hoping to hit it up next weekend😁
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 26, 2017, 07:02 PM
I am going to do some drilling/checking tomorrow. SB and White for sure. We certainly are building ice all this week with night time temps in the low single digits and day time not above 15 degrees. I am an admitted wuss and don't go until I see a real 6 inches but I fully expect that and more by this weekend.
Diehards are out there already so the final decision will be up to you and dependent upon your own comfort levels. I do think it hard to imagine things won't lock up nice after all of this week. I was out in 19 degrees all day today just 4 miles from SB at home and it is 14 now at 8 PM and going down to low single digits by the morning.

You ask how cold is it. Well, I had a tiny stone chip in my windshield all summer long, turned on the defroster this morning while warming up the 4 Runner and the windshield now has a crack from side to side all the way across the bottom.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Dec 26, 2017, 08:11 PM
Ya I also like 6 inches when I start going hard into this thing we call hard water fishing.
Just got a jiffy pro propane auger and am very eager to try it out .
Thanks for the info bud 👍🏻
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 26, 2017, 08:18 PM
Ya I also like 6 inches when I start going hard into this thing we call hard water fishing.
Just got a jiffy pro propane auger and am very eager to try it out .
Thanks for the info bud 👍🏻

Fifield_Outfitters  should add your location to your profile ...White Lake tends to take later/longer to freeze ..with the winds we have had and as deep as it is I suspect its a little early ...my first ice location just got 5 inches and its the first to freeze in general ...granted this bitter cold is unusually early and looks to last a week and possible more...so be patient ..the first week of January is usually the Sullivan county kick off
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Dec 26, 2017, 08:43 PM
I just updated my info 😁. We've done a lot of fishing on there and done well , just eager to ice fish it and see if a few of the spots I mark will produce 🎣
Do you have good luck catching eyes on there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 26, 2017, 08:57 PM
I just updated my info 😁. We've done a lot of fishing on there and done well , just eager to ice fish it and see if a few of the spots I mark will produce 🎣
Do you have good luck catching eyes on there?

Was known by my group as the Dead Sea..But was when we open water fished it ...long time ago ...my understanding is that the SCCC has been stocking walleyes in there for quite some time...KotI tournament has displayed some winning walleyes in recent years. I hope to spend some time up there soon chasing eyes. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 26, 2017, 11:53 PM
This is about a week late start for me here in Orange County.... I'll be walking on water tomorrow morning tho... expect some Crappie pictures  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 27, 2017, 06:26 AM
I just updated my info 😁. We've done a lot of fishing on there and done well , just eager to ice fish it and see if a few of the spots I mark will produce 🎣
Do you have good luck catching eyes on there?

White Lake has always been a rather dead sea fishing spot for me. Back in the late 90's while trolling the 17B side running down riggers I did manage to drag up a 16 pound lake trout and that is the only one I ever caught there. During the contest some years back I also lost a monster pickerel right at the hole that easily would have won it. My buddies who target perch do quite well there with them. I will be after the eyes myself when I head there but they too can be a rather elusive fish no matter where they are. During the King contest I have always found it to be a zoo but I guess that is the idea.

I would suspect better ice conditions up in Delaware county at this point if you go into the higher mountains.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Dec 27, 2017, 12:12 PM
White Lake, Toronto Res and Swinging Bridge Res were all open yesterday when I took a ride yesterday afternoon. Shame for WL as it was closed a week ago but the rain then the wind opened it up. Hopefully in the next couple of days all will close up if the wind stays down.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 27, 2017, 01:13 PM
Call me Debbie Downer! Today, Dec. 27, 2017 I took the ride to SB, WL and Toronto. Both SB and Toronto are locked up but shorelines are too weak for me to get out and drill any holes. White Lake still has a big open water hole out in the middle on the 17B side but the back Keoneonga side was locked up. I saw no evidence of anyone having fished anywhere today. I am actually quite surprised at what conditions I found. All three are glare ice and great for ice skates right now but IMO all three are UNSAFE at this time. I am sure there are some on here who will go but just remember I said IMO-IN MY OPINION!

Have fun and be safe but I will give it another week or two before I try any of these big lakes and only then if the temps remain down in the single digits at night and not above 30 during the days.

I did see a few small ponds, mostly private, that guy were or have been on. Maybe someone can check Morningside and report on that spot but I don't fish there. I should have swung past Superior while I was out and about but got too damned depressed with what I found at the other lakes. With temps down to below zero tonight and tomorrow night it sure won't hurt but White Lake off 17B will be scary for a while yet.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 27, 2017, 05:28 PM
Fished today... first spot I went to had about 2 inches.... fished for about an hour didn't mark a fish  :unsure: then packed up and went to my other spot had about 5 inches of ice and caught about 30 crappie 11 or so keepers the majority of the crappies were around 8.5" to just shy of 9". Pics will be up in a bit still have to clean the fish yet....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mkiburz on Dec 27, 2017, 08:06 PM
is there public access to ice fish on Mongaup Lake in Sullivan County?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 27, 2017, 08:15 PM
is there public access to ice fish on Mongaup Lake in Sullivan County?

Do you mean Mongaup Pond up by Parksville? If so then yes. If you mean Mongaup Falls down here in Forestburgh then NO.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 27, 2017, 08:20 PM
is there public access to ice fish on Mongaup Lake in Sullivan County?

Should add your location to your profile...list of NYDEC ice fishing waters in Sullivan county

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31157.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JDWMD on Dec 27, 2017, 08:21 PM
Hi Folks,  I'm a transplant to NYC from Utah and have been waiting desperately for some hard water fishing.  My goal is to target trout.  This isn't the rocky mountains but I think there are some promising options within range.  I did a comprehensive review of all the lakes that allow ice fishing south of Albany that have trout and I'm hopeful this cold front will produce some thick ice soon.  Tightlines!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 27, 2017, 08:22 PM
Superior had anywhere from 3" - 4" today. Little bit sketchy, I would wait until the weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 27, 2017, 08:35 PM
Hi Folks,  I'm a transplant to NYC from Utah and have been waiting desperately for some hard water fishing.  My goal is to target trout.  This isn't the rocky mountains but I think there are some promising options within range.  I did a comprehensive review of all the lakes that allow ice fishing south of Albany that have trout and I'm hopeful this cold front will produce some thick ice soon.  Tightlines!

OUCH! Transplant to NYC from Utah and you need a new doctor! My condolences. Trout will be found on most of the NYC water supply reservoirs. Check the regs with the NYC DEP for the permit most require, one permit is good for all. Up here in Sullivan County 90 miles NE of the city I think only White Lake and Lake Huntington allow trout through the ice but there could be a couple other small lakes too. There is a thread on Orange/Putnam/ Westchester counties that covers them. No safe ice yet down there that I have heard of.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yesjacker on Dec 27, 2017, 08:44 PM
looking for some info on fishing lake superior. Just wondering how the fishing has been in the past for crappie and perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 27, 2017, 08:48 PM
looking for some info on fishing lake superior. Just wondering how the fishing has been in the past for crappie and perch.
I've always had better luck at Swinging Bridge for Crappie
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Dec 28, 2017, 01:18 AM
had a fun day today. measured with a tape as I was walking off after dark there was 4 1/2 on superior. I did see 1/2 inch added through out the day while I was there. did great on the dinks for most of the day but had a few swings of some nice perch. got to meet NYBasser and a few others on the ice. not many out today...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigIceholes on Dec 28, 2017, 05:58 AM
is there public access to ice fish on Mongaup Lake in Sullivan County?

If you are fishing Mongup Pond in Sullivan county remember no live bait is permitted.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigIceholes on Dec 28, 2017, 06:03 AM
Hi Folks,  I'm a transplant to NYC from Utah and have been waiting desperately for some hard water fishing.  My goal is to target trout.  This isn't the rocky mountains but I think there are some promising options within range.  I did a comprehensive review of all the lakes that allow ice fishing south of Albany that have trout and I'm hopeful this cold front will produce some thick ice soon.  Tightlines!

Welcome to NY I hope you enjoy ice fishing here also. For Lake trout I recommend Big Pond located in Andes NY. I fish it often and I know it holds large trout.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 28, 2017, 07:20 AM
Welcome to NY I hope you enjoy ice fishing here also. For Lake trout I recommend Big Pond located in Andes NY. I fish it often and I know it holds large trout.

Big Pond is in Delaware county and does have brown and rainbow and brook trout but no Lake trout I have ever seen. It would be a good 3 hour drive from NYC. Lots of lakes here have good trout but very few allow fishing for them through the ice. I would hit the NYC water supply reservoirs in Dutchess and Putnam counties from the metro NYC area. The Mongaup river is the life blood of many of the Sullivan county lakes. Most are interconnected and they all flow into the Neversink or Delaware rivers that converge in Port Jervis. Looking close at the topo maps of Sullivan county will show how all these lakes are connected to one another. White and Black lakes go into Toronto and Toronto goes into Cliff and Cliff goes into Swinging bridge which goes to Mongaup Falls and the Rio and then to the Deleware. Trout are in all of them but only allowed from White Lake and Lake Huntington here. Walleyes are also in most of them but neither trout or eyes are the predominant fish. Swinging bridge is the odd lake here because numerous experimental fish species have been put in it over the many years. Hybrid Stripers and Muskies or tiger muskies as well as Walleyes. The eyes seem to be doing quite well but I never heard much about the other experimental fishes. It is a very deep lake so I guess anything is possible.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 28, 2017, 09:17 AM
Hard water die hard, make some room in you PM box!

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Dec 28, 2017, 09:34 AM
That's a nice brown.
Not as easy to catch in the winter months.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BruceT on Dec 28, 2017, 12:00 PM
Sylvan Lake, (Dutchess Co.) just starting to freeze.  Most of lake is still open as of noon today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Dec 28, 2017, 01:12 PM
2 ponds in Westtown had 2" by shore and 4.5" 30 feet out. I am going to check walton lake later. I doubt its ready but want to see.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 28, 2017, 02:50 PM
heres some pictures from yesterday.....
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Dec 28, 2017, 05:06 PM
Nice fish loudmouth. I was lucky enough to get out yesterday also but only got this guy.
(https://s13.postimg.cc/txc0qs3c3/16115.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/txc0qs3c3/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JDWMD on Dec 28, 2017, 05:52 PM
Nice fish loudmouth. I was lucky enough to get out yesterday also but only got this guy.
(https://s13.postimg.cc/txc0qs3c3/16115.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/txc0qs3c3/)

Nice Brownie.  Mind sharing which lake you were fishing?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Dec 28, 2017, 06:14 PM
I caught that guy up in Big Pond. It had 4-5 inches of good ice. But with this cold weather hope that the NYC reservoirs lock up because thats your best bet for some big trout. Gamalot gave you some good info earlier. Some other good trout lakes are Walton and Hessian lake. Good luck and tightlines. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 28, 2017, 07:06 PM
headed to superior in the morning how's the fish bite been and thickness of the ice 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 28, 2017, 07:30 PM
Whats everyones thoughts about Harriman or Sterling forest being opened this weekend ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 28, 2017, 07:32 PM
Sterling not checking ice till next week I've called a few times and Harriman has open water still
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Dec 28, 2017, 07:38 PM
Thanks. I guess ill be heading to Monticello then !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 28, 2017, 07:41 PM
I'm doing the same in the morning
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JDWMD on Dec 28, 2017, 07:44 PM
I caught that guy up in Big Pond. It had 4-5 inches of good ice. But with this cold weather hope that the NYC reservoirs lock up because thats your best bet for some big trout. Gamalot gave you some good info earlier. Some other good trout lakes are Walton and Hessian lake. Good luck and tightlines.
Thanks! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: JDWMD on Dec 28, 2017, 07:50 PM
OUCH! Transplant to NYC from Utah and you need a new doctor! My condolences. Trout will be found on most of the NYC water supply reservoirs. Check the regs with the NYC DEP for the permit most require, one permit is good for all. Up here in Sullivan County 90 miles NE of the city I think only White Lake and Lake Huntington allow trout through the ice but there could be a couple other small lakes too. There is a thread on Orange/Putnam/ Westchester counties that covers them. No safe ice yet down there that I have heard of.

Gam
Thank you Gam.  Fortunately, I have the proper permits etc since I have done some warm water fishing in these areas.  I'm looking forward to soaking my lines through the hard water in your neck of the woods!  I'm praying for continued cold!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: john23 on Dec 28, 2017, 08:23 PM
walton lake still had some open water. About 80% ice. Maybe next weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Brill21 on Dec 28, 2017, 08:52 PM
Anyone bin pass Upton lake at all?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 29, 2017, 12:13 AM
headed to superior in the morning how's the fish bite been and thickness of the ice

I'll be out on Superior in the morning in a dark blue shanty. Feel free to stop by and say hello.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 29, 2017, 08:11 AM
Hello everyone good to see folks coming back for the start of another ice fishing season. JDWMD welcome to NY. and Ice Shanty , I will send you a personal message with the names of 2 books I find useful for information on various bodies of water in southern NY. Also use the search function here on Ice Shanty and look for posts by a member who uses the handle of Jager61 (first name is Mike) he fishes NYC reservoirs and has posted several photos of good sized trout he has caught.

Folks remember in the reports&conditions forum there are threads for Sullivan County small waters and Harriman/Sterling Forest state parks. I'll do some searching this weekend and see what information I can gather on Sullivan County Fire Dept. contests.

A good and safe ice fishing season to all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 29, 2017, 09:18 AM
go vote for the iceshanty ny badge photo!

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=351673.0 (https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=351673.0)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Iceman23kids on Dec 29, 2017, 10:56 AM
Yes yesterday was out. 3 inche of ice on upton lake but on the way off the ice I noticed a new sign.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/6rkaz8crv/20171228_171247.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6rkaz8crv/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Dec 29, 2017, 01:00 PM
Yes yesterday was out. 3 inche of ice on upton lake but on the way off the ice I noticed a new sign.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/6rkaz8crv/20171228_171247.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6rkaz8crv/)

What exactly does that sign say? As long as you stay on the NYSDEC Access path you should have no issues.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Iceman23kids on Dec 29, 2017, 05:55 PM
The sign says " Upton lake and this access are private property . There are no public access. Guests of the federation are permitted to fish by boat or ice fish only. No other use of lake or property is allowed. Trespassers will be reported to police ". I've never seen the sign before and it's right on the path everyones used for years. I called dec and spoke with someone who saidthat because they stock it and have an aggrement to have a public access to the lake that the sign didn't make any sense. He said he's looking into it. Not sure what to make of it. Hopefully sign comes down so I don't feel like I'm trespassing and hate to give up a good spot close to home.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 29, 2017, 05:57 PM
The sign says " Upton lake and this access are private property . There are no public access. Guests of the federation are permitted to fish by boat or ice fish only. No other use of lake or property is allowed. Trespassers will be reported to police ". I've never seen the sign before and it's right on the path everyones used for years. I called dec and spoke with someone who saidthat because they stock it and have an aggrement to have a public access to the lake that the sign didn't make any sense. He said he's looking into it. Not sure what to make of it. Hopefully sign comes down so I don't feel like I'm trespassing and hate to give up a good spot close to home.

Keep us posted ...if the state stocks it there should be a clearly marked spot w a DEC sign and possibly parking.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Iceman23kids on Dec 29, 2017, 06:06 PM
parking signs are up and parking is still there just looks like some put the sign up halfway down the trail. I'll keep you all posted 👍👍👍
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 29, 2017, 08:05 PM
Hit Superior today with a friend. Ice was at least 5" - 6", maybe pushing close to 7" in some spots. Bite was a slow pick all day, lots of dink perch and lots of "lookers". The fish that did bite were biting very very lightly.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Dec 29, 2017, 08:19 PM
Just wondering, has anyone checked ice thickness on swinging bridge yet?
Thinking about taking a ride there tomorrow, but don’t want to waste my time if ice isn’t safe. I’ll got straight to Superior. Any info would be appreciated.
I did check reports and conditions but not much up to date info.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Dec 29, 2017, 08:48 PM
Just wondering, has anyone checked ice thickness on swinging bridge yet?
Thinking about taking a ride there tomorrow, but don’t want to waste my time if ice isn’t safe. I’ll got straight to Superior. Any info would be appreciated.
I did check reports and conditions but not much up to date info.

This past Tuesday SB was open
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Dec 29, 2017, 09:03 PM
Thanks for the info Chaz13. I’m heading straight to Superior.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 29, 2017, 09:35 PM
went out on superior late this afternoon few keeper perch lots of shorts. be back put there early . had eagle flow over as we was walking off the lake great sight
(https://s10.postimg.cc/qhtnt5qr9/20171229_165049.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/qhtnt5qr9/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 29, 2017, 10:53 PM
Gam,

So I just found out today that one of my co-workers is going to have a house on lake Louise Marie and they said I can fish it so I'll let you know how the fishing is there heh heh
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 30, 2017, 04:45 AM
Gam,

So I just found out today that one of my co-workers is going to have a house on lake Louise Marie and they said I can fish it so I'll let you know how the fishing is there heh heh

Thanks LM. Seems weird to me that I have never seen anyone out on the lake fishing so I suspected there could be rules against ice fishing on it. Most of the homes are under the control of a HOA and most of them do have some restrictions.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Dec 30, 2017, 06:54 AM
Hello all , so nice to be back on iceshanty! Headed out for first trip today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 30, 2017, 07:45 AM
Good morning fellow SENY ice anglers ,I was over at Thruway Sporting goods yesterday afternoon to purchase fishing license. They most of had a run on grubs with recent cold weather only had mousies and wax worms in stock. While out drove over to Winding hills park (off of route 17K between Village of Montgomery and Bullville) sign by entrance still saying un safe ice. Next headed over to Tom's Bait Shop outside of Bloomingburg well stocked with grubs and bait fish prices seemed expensive over 4 dollars for a container of spikes. Below are some phone numbers that maybe useful to all of you.

 Tom"s Bait Shop  (845)-733-4642  Hours 6 AM-9 PM. on Prosperous Valley road of off route 17M between Bloomingburg and Fair Oaks.

 Winding Hills Park ranger station (845)-457-4918  Part of Orange County park system only main lake in park open for ice fishing.

 Sterling Forest Visitors Center  (845)-351-5907                Lake Tiorotti field office(Harriman State park)   (845)-351-2568               Definitely make a phone call before heading to Sterling or Harriman last few years they have opened limited number of lakes to ice fishing . I was told they have limited number of park rangers and can not check ice conditions daily some years both will still have lakes closed even during/after periods of cold weather like we are currently experiencing.

  A happy New year to all and good fishing.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 30, 2017, 10:54 AM
Thanks LM. Seems weird to me that I have never seen anyone out on the lake fishing so I suspected there could be rules against ice fishing on it. Most of the homes are under the control of a HOA and most of them do have some restrictions.

Gam

Yea the person I work with is going to ask some questions
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 30, 2017, 11:07 AM
out on superior fishing been on and off few fish on jigs few on flags beautiful out here
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Dec 30, 2017, 04:48 PM
East Branch / Sodom by the causeway and White Pond are safe. Checked both this afternoon and the ice was between 6 and 7 inches thick. A bunch of people on the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 30, 2017, 04:49 PM
6.5" on Chodikee.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kevin3686 on Dec 30, 2017, 05:08 PM
Sullivan county 4-6 in of ice
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Dec 30, 2017, 05:25 PM
Nice eye ya got there! 👍🏻👍🏻🎣 congrats
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 30, 2017, 06:32 PM
Thank you for the ice thickness reports. Kevin3686 congratulations nice group of walleyes. :clap: :thumbsup: Did all of those fish come from lakes in Sullivan County know walleyes have been stocked in certain lakes.
Steve
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Dec 30, 2017, 11:27 PM
Kevin nice fish! I know where you are ;D, good to see that there is some safe ice there.
New guy JD...hope the move to NYC from Utah was worth it!
Given your locale, I would spend some time investigating the Harriman/ Bear Mtn Park area. Lots of lakes and a few like Hessian have trout. The problem with Bear mtn park is that they regulate when you can go on the ice . Their policy in the past is at least 6". I used to fish Hessian and some of the other bodies of water down there often when I lived closer to them. good luck
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Post by: BGIII on Dec 31, 2017, 05:30 AM
Hey guys hope all is well, anyone know of any good walleye spots in Putnam or dutchess that have ice? Hoping to get out there on Tuesday  and Wednesday. Also does anyone know if swimming bridge reservoir in Sullivan county had any ice and if so where is the best access to get on?
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Post by: kb on Dec 31, 2017, 06:58 AM
Went out on Upton, and had 5-6 inches depending where you went.   There were a lot of people out, mostly on the southern end. 

It was a slow morning, and only had a few flags.
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Post by: kb on Dec 31, 2017, 08:35 AM
Sylvan lake is 99% frozen, with a couple hundred very unhappy Canadian geese sitting on top!!   Lol
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Post by: kbaez on Dec 31, 2017, 02:13 PM
fished laurel meadow north in Sterling early this morning lake had about 7 inches of ice but every hole I drilled depth was no deeper then 3 feet grass totally choked out the pond and I've done good in past year with depth of 10-12 feet ....also fished the Cromwell in the afternoon 4 inches of clear ice 1 perch on flag and marked fish  in a few holes but very tight lipped no bitting anything I tossed down the hole
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Post by: Iceman23kids on Dec 31, 2017, 04:09 PM
Hit upton early had a good early morning  bite. Slowed down around noon and a few flags around 2. Out of 10 I kept these three 13" 14" and a 15" . Cant wait to hit sylvan😀😀
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Dec 31, 2017, 08:36 PM
How about that wind today! :o
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Post by: NYBasser on Dec 31, 2017, 11:18 PM
Happy New Year Everyone!
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Post by: kbaez on Dec 31, 2017, 11:38 PM
happy New Year's cheers to a good long ice season
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 01, 2018, 12:19 PM
Made another Icehole check today. No one fishing at White lake at all so no clue about ice thickness there. On SB I saw 5 groups way out from the public launch all inside pop ups or hubs. Bitter cold with nasty winds but ice appears to be a good 5-6 inches. Two guys out on Toronto and they claim 6-7 inches just off the dam launch area. With the cold sticking around all this week I am pretty sure we will be good to go just about anywhere by this coming weekend. I go by the standards, 4 inches for a man, 6 inches for a machine, Snowmobile or ATV, and 12 for a full size vehicle if you really would do that.

Gam
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Post by: Chaz13 on Jan 01, 2018, 07:30 PM
Made another Icehole check today. No one fishing at White lake at all so no clue about ice thickness there. On SB I saw 5 groups way out from the public launch all inside pop ups or hubs. Bitter cold with nasty winds but ice appears to be a good 5-6 inches. Two guys out on Toronto and they claim 6-7 inches just off the dam launch area. With the cold sticking around all this week I am pretty sure we will be good to go just about anywhere by this coming weekend. I go by the standards, 4 inches for a man, 6 inches for a machine, Snowmobile or ATV, and 12 for a full size vehicle if you really would do that.

Gam

Hi
Yesterday morning I was out on White Lake from W. Shore road for a little while and the ice was 6" out to 300 yards. I'm going to check and fish the 17b side in the morning for a few hours.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 01, 2018, 10:53 PM
I go by the standards, 4 inches for a man, 6 inches for a machine, Snowmobile or ATV, and 12 for a full size vehicle if you really would do that.

Gam

Hate to be this guy but..... A couple pages back you said you wait for 6 inches to fish.... so thats a little different than 4 inches for a man no?
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Post by: serge99 on Jan 02, 2018, 03:39 AM
Hate to be this guy but..... A couple pages back you said you wait for 6 inches to fish.... so thats a little different than 4 inches for a man no?

he said he bought a machine. so maybe he's waiting for 6 inches because he doesn't want to go without the machine.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 02, 2018, 06:54 AM
The "Standards" I am going by are posted all over these pages showing a picture pointing to a single man with a manual auger above the 4 inches of ice. It then shows a single man with a machine above the 6 inches of ice mark and a vehicle on the ice above the 8-12 inch mark.

In the past I always waited for the 6 inches simply because I always drag a sled shanty loaded with a good 200 pounds of my gear plus my 45 pound dog and me, about the equivalent of a machine. Besides that, when we have only 6 inches of ice in one spot there is no way of knowing it is 6 inches all over.

I honestly don't care what others do and only hope they are safe. Hammering me for my own safety precautions on thin ice is a ridiculous attitude and childish at best. Those who will screw boards to their boots to spread out their weight might be able to use the boards as flippers for all I care. What ever floats your boat is fine by me but mine waits for at least 6 inches of ice and I have been on that 6 inches only to drill a hole or two out further and find 3 inches on the same lake. Fishing is just not worth dying for and I have taken the cold water plunge a couple times back in my youth and it sure does ruin a nice day.

Now with a 300 pound machine and a bigger pop up shanty and all my other equipment and the dog I suppose I should wait for 7 inches. Again, do what ever you feel safe with but I am responsible for myself. Every time I have seen where a fisherman went through he was fine in a lot of spots and then swimming for his life in another spot. We have had this discussion every year since I joined here and it has not changed my attitude one inch.

Gam
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 02, 2018, 07:49 AM
Happy New Year everyone I've done some searching on Facebook and fire department web sites and have not found any information posted yet concerning ice fishing contests in Sullivan County. I will keep checking if anyone has information on this years contest please send me a message or pass the info. onto moderator ADK Roy so he can post it in the Derbies and Tournaments thread found near top of New York forum page. My thanks in advance for your assistance.

 We may want to discuss picking a date and lake for a gathering of members like was done for a few years staring around 2009 and going through 2012 or 13.

Mr.Clean/Steve
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 02, 2018, 10:10 AM
Hammering me for my own safety precautions on thin ice is a ridiculous attitude and childish at best.

Gam

Not hammering you.... was just wondering if you changed your philosophy or not....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 02, 2018, 10:37 AM
Not hammering you.... was just wondering if you changed your philosophy or not....

No change at all. If I was just walking out with a hand auger and bucket with jig rod then 4 inches would be OK by me. Since I always go with a load of gear in the sled shanty plus my dog I wait until I feel safe with around 400 pounds in one general area. Now with the new and bigger shanty and the snowdog I plan to drag even heavier loads out so I will only go when there is absolutely 6 full inches. Both times I went through as a kid there was only between 2-3 inches of solid black ice and we were fine on it until my buddy came over to where we were both standing close together and by holes that weakened the ice. Fortunately it was a shallow pond not much deeper than waist deep so we got out pretty easy but very wet and very cold real fast. I can't imagine going in in water over your head and it scares the crap out of me to even think about that. Ice picks are a great safety device but I can tell you for sure with all the layers of clothes and big boots we wear they get mighty heavy mighty fast and the shock of being dunked is a killer enough.

Gam
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Post by: Hayner12578 on Jan 02, 2018, 02:19 PM
Going to Queechy lake in Columbia County on Monday. First time on that lake. Any help on where the best parking spots are would be greatly appreciated. I looked at DEC website but those spots always seem to fill up quick. Want a second option. 

Thanks and stay on top!  Tight lines!
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Post by: moose66 on Jan 02, 2018, 04:45 PM
Tiorati, Welch, Askoti, Skanatati and Silvermine all open. Be out on Tiorati tomorrow jigging. Good luck fellas.
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Post by: BGIII on Jan 02, 2018, 07:28 PM
I believe there is a tourney scheduled for White Lake at some point later this winter, I’ll see if I can find the link on that. Also was out on Swinging Bridge Reservoir this morning and there’s we’re a few other groups, we all got skunked. Found out from another fisherman that they drained the reservoir 2 years ago and it hasn’t quite recovered to what it once was. So just be wary if you end up going there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 02, 2018, 07:42 PM
I believe there is a tourney scheduled for White Lake at some point later this winter, I’ll see if I can find the link on that. Also was out on Swinging Bridge Reservoir this morning and there’s we’re a few other groups, we all got skunked. Found out from another fisherman that they drained the reservoir 2 years ago and it hasn’t quite recovered to what it once was. So just be wary if you end up going there

How thick was the ice where you fished?????

Gam
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Post by: BGIII on Jan 02, 2018, 08:14 PM
7 inches and change, should be a solid 8 by tomorrow
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Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Jan 02, 2018, 08:41 PM
King of the ice  on white lake is February 18, 2018
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Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 02, 2018, 09:09 PM
I'm heading to White lake on Thursday. Is the bait shop that is connected to the food shack near swinging bridge still in business? If not does anyone know the closet one to white lake.
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Post by: NYBasser on Jan 02, 2018, 10:41 PM
I'm heading to White lake on Thursday. Is the bait shop that is connected to the food shack near swinging bridge still in business? If not does anyone know the closet one to white lake.

Monticello farm home and garden usually has some shiners and waxies
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 02, 2018, 10:43 PM
I believe there is a tourney scheduled for White Lake at some point later this winter, I’ll see if I can find the link on that. Also was out on Swinging Bridge Reservoir this morning and there’s we’re a few other groups, we all got skunked. Found out from another fisherman that they drained the reservoir 2 years ago and it hasn’t quite recovered to what it once was. So just be wary if you end up going there

From my knowledge Swinging Bridge Reservoir was last drained in 2006. I also did quite well there last year targeting crappie schools. It's definitely not an easy lake to fish, but find the structure and you'll find the fish.
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Post by: bigace on Jan 03, 2018, 01:58 AM
Anybody know if rockland lake is open yet? I keep calling but nobody picks up
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Post by: Mikey Ice on Jan 03, 2018, 04:55 AM
Rockland lake is still closed maybe by the weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: choo choo on Jan 03, 2018, 05:45 AM
Monticello farm home and garden usually has some shiners and waxies
I was there Mid December and all they had were medium shiners, but they were  $6.99 dollars a dozen. 

They have been expanding their sporting goods dept. and they had some basic ice and open water stuff.
Boss said he planned on having more live bait, including fatheads for this ice season, but its out of my way to get there& I don't know if they got them in yet....give a call for selection ..and ask them their Prices for bait.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 03, 2018, 07:26 AM
I'm heading to White lake on Thursday. Is the bait shop that is connected to the food shack near swinging bridge still in business? If not does anyone know the closet one to white lake.

Sports Nuts in Rock Hill...68 Rock Hill Dr, Rock Hill, NY 12775
Phone: (845) 794-2000....from 17 W...Take exit 109 at stop make left go approx. 3/4 mile on left

Toms bait shop 729 Prosperous Valley Rd
Middletown, NY 10940..  17W to exit 118 ..at stop make left over over pass ...at stop make right...go appox mile turm left onto Posperous valley rd
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Post by: BigIceholes on Jan 03, 2018, 04:46 PM
If anyone is going ice fishing on Saturday in Sullivan County you might need a head examination high will be -1 low -11 with  25 mph winds out of the NW good luck to you...
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Post by: BGIII on Jan 03, 2018, 05:13 PM
Anyone have any tips on pulling walleye through the ice? Haven’t done too much of it over the years but would like to focus on it more. Just looking for some pointers such as bait, jigs, water depth, areas in a given body of water to focus on stuff like that. Any tips would be awesome, thanks.
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Post by: jiignut on Jan 03, 2018, 05:20 PM
Jump top walleyes on this forum.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 03, 2018, 08:26 PM
Fished a lake in Sullivan County today with a couple friends, had about 7 inches of ice with snow on top. Bite was picky throughout the day but we ended up doing alright. Iced some jumbo perch and a crappie along with a couple bass.

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 03, 2018, 08:41 PM
Nice catch, gotta love them jumbo perch!
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Post by: yesjacker on Jan 03, 2018, 10:40 PM
Nice catch NYBasser
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Post by: 4everlaker on Jan 04, 2018, 08:49 AM
Thanks for the status report. Was going this Saturday but I'll look elsewhere now. 
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Post by: Tyler guerriere on Jan 04, 2018, 09:41 AM
👍@nybasser
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 04, 2018, 04:56 PM
We're going to hit white lake today but at the last minute we switched gears and headed to big pond. We arrived there around 10am and there was another set of guys already out there. MISERABLE is the only word I could describe today. The wind was blowing 20+ mph gusts and sending snow drifts right over the tip ups every 15 to 20 mins. Thank god the clam kept us warm. We managed only 2 smallmouth today but we'll be back out there to seek our revenge on this place they call Big pond 😜
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigIceholes on Jan 04, 2018, 05:29 PM
How much ice did you find on Big Pond ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 04, 2018, 05:43 PM
We're going to hit white lake today but at the last minute we switched gears and headed to big pond. We arrived there around 10am and there was another set of guys already out there. MISERABLE is the only word I could describe today. The wind was blowing 20+ mph gusts and sending snow drifts right over the tip ups every 15 to 20 mins. Thank god the clam kept us warm. We managed only 2 smallmouth today but we'll be back out there to seek our revenge on this place they call Big pond 😜

I really do want to give you credit for your enthusiasm but in all honesty I think you need your head examined. I think we have all been out there on days like today but this day was aptly predicted and it sure did live up to those predictions. On a day like today the best plan if you really must go fishing is to bring the clam and heater and a manual auger to drill 2 holes inside the shelter for jigging. Leave the tip ups at home. I can't imagine how nasty it was to break camp and pull all your gear in this blizzard. Big Pond with winds this strong coming directly out of the NE is a blow job I would certainly pass on.

Please don't take any of that wrong. In my younger days we would drive towing the 17 foot Aluminum center console boat up to Lake Ontario to fish for salmon. That was a 5 hour drive up and we damn sure did test that little boat out on waters we had zero business ever being on. Even the big 30 foot charter boats would not go out be we did more than a few times. The difference is that we always caught fish in those adventures and some mighty fine fish for sure.

Monday or Tuesday might be much better days coming up.

Gam
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Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 04, 2018, 06:04 PM
We're like the post office we fish come rain,sleet, snow, 400 mph winds and 50 ft snowdrifts 😂😂
In all honesty Gam we should of stayed home and did some maintenance tune ups on some fishing equipment for the spring.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 04, 2018, 06:05 PM
How much ice did you find on Big Pond ?
We had 10 inches on big pond
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigIceholes on Jan 04, 2018, 07:02 PM
Thank you
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 04, 2018, 09:04 PM
any1 fish Harriman yet how's the bite been go in to spend the weekend in Harriman on the lakes since it's in my back yard
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mikey Ice on Jan 05, 2018, 05:14 AM
I fished welch on Wednesday for two hrs and landed 2 smallies 2 crappies and a perch
A buddy of mine hit tiorati and had better action but mostly all little dink perch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: [email protected] on Jan 05, 2018, 05:26 AM
Got to get it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: laker5911 on Jan 05, 2018, 02:50 PM
Where is the access to Lake Welch?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mikey Ice on Jan 05, 2018, 04:24 PM
At the boat launch on Kanawauke Rd
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2018, 04:27 PM
I'll be out on Sunday chasing some Jumbos  ;D

Edit: Actually maybe not just looked at the weather :unsure:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mr.Esox on Jan 05, 2018, 07:43 PM
Get out there boys by the  middle of next week a long warm up is coming.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: laker5911 on Jan 05, 2018, 08:19 PM
At the boat launch on Kanawauke Rd

Thank you.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 06, 2018, 05:03 PM
Anyone have luck with access to Lake George? Yes I know it is the wrong thread, I talk to those guys as well but they are rightfully tight lipped on some places. I have gone a couple of times but find a place to access the lake for lakers can be a real pain. Figure I would drop the question on this thread as well since I am sure some of my fellow ice fishing addicts that have to drive 2 plus hours also drool over the prospects of Lake George but don't know where to start.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 06, 2018, 05:06 PM
fished Harriman today with a 2 other  guys landed about 25-30 perch and 3 pickreal a 20, 23, 25 inch be back out there tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 06, 2018, 06:00 PM
Any word on Walton Lake in Monroe?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Jan 06, 2018, 06:13 PM
Did anyone hear that they stocked walleye in titrati? First I heard of it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Jan 06, 2018, 06:20 PM
We fished Silvermine today and had a decent day with the yellow perch. Will be back up in Harriman tomorrow undecided on which lake to hit.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 06, 2018, 06:45 PM
if anyone is interested in a good live bait pail I highly recommend " ice hut buddy" single minnow dispenser I bought one 2 weeks ago and love it used it all day to day in temps under 3° kept my fingers dry and bait alive
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 06, 2018, 06:48 PM
I herd it also but I fish that lake quite a bit in the spring and summer and have never landed one or talked to anyone who has but doesn't mean there not there is




Did anyone hear that they stocked walleye in titrati? First I heard of it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 06, 2018, 08:09 PM
Anyone have luck with access to Lake George?

I know a lot of people go off of million dollar beach
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Muskytracker on Jan 06, 2018, 09:08 PM
Wanted to head up to Lake Gleneida this week.  Its about an hour away from me, does anyone know if it has safe ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: applepicker on Jan 06, 2018, 09:54 PM
Hi, I live in New York, and although it is really difficult to fish, being a high school student and living in a densely populated metropolitan area, I still enjoy fishing. Thankfully, I have found some really good locations to fish around the suburbs of New York (Thanks local bait and tackle shops!).

Today, my faithful father and I set out to go fishing in our new favorite spot - a cove in Muscoot Reservoir - despite of the arctic temperatures predicted. Thank the LORD that we returned home, not only with all our fingers and toes, but also some photos of the fish we had caught: the biggest bluegill I have ever caught, and a beautiful little crappie!

I sincerely thank you all for your accurate updates on ice conditions and for informing and encouraging the next generation of anglers and young outdoors-people.

As a consequence of this forum, however, I have developed quite the longing, and what some might consider addiction, to ice fishing (at least until Mr. Jeff Sessions changes his narrative), but I guess loving fishing isn't quite the worst thing ever.

Now for some pictures:
(https://s10.postimg.cc/vvxjl21s5/IMG_1185.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vvxjl21s5/)


Tight lines and be safe.


(https://s10.postimg.cc/d3lohgxo5/IMG_1187.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/d3lohgxo5/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 06, 2018, 10:54 PM
Applepicker nice job!
Your status just jumped leaps and bounds from the rest of your generation, because of your excellent writing and passion for the outdoors!
Keep it up and be safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 07, 2018, 05:43 AM
Did anyone hear that they stocked walleye in titrati? First I heard of it.
They have in the past I don't know the last time they did though. I've talked to numerous people who fish that lake a lot and they nor anyone they know have caught the "ghost Walleyes". I spoke to one of the girls this passed summer when I registered my boat and she said they are in there and if you catch one you have to notify them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 07, 2018, 06:42 AM
Walleyes are usually stocked as fry and only about 3-4 inches at best. The natural progression of if they make it or not has everything to do with their survival and how many of them don't get eaten before they reach reproductive age. I don't know the condition of the forage base in that particular lake but usually if there is an ample supply of bait fish such as Alewife or other minnow type food sources the chances are quite good some of the small walleyes will survive. What species of fish are in the lake is also a key. Bass and Pickerel are voracious feeders that will swallow any fish that fits in their mouth.

I suspect if they did stock small Walleyes in your lake it might take 5 or more years before any results could be realized. IMO it might be a smarter plan to begin stocking with Walleyes in the 8-10 inch size range at first giving them a fighting chance. This is a rather difficult plan however because some fishes do fine in hatcheries as small fry but not so well when they start to reach adult sizes. I do hope the waters are conducive to the eye population but only time will tell. A good indicator when you do catch the natural species of fish from this lake is what is in their stomachs. Best if you find saw bellies and other minnows instead of small eyes. I fish one lake that has a good base of very large pickerel and an equally good base of dink perch. In the guts of 24 inch pickerel I always find perch and sun fish and rarely ever anything else.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 07, 2018, 08:06 AM
Hello everyone, thank you to the person who passed info. on "King of the Ice" contest onto mod. Adk Roy . I have not seen anything posted by Sullivan County fire deparments on their contests to date also waiting for an email reply from my contact with Monticello fire dept.
Applepicker glad we have encouraged you with our posts congratulations on your fish. I applaud you and all the other anglers who have braved the weather to ice fish this past few days.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 07, 2018, 10:55 AM
Rather-be-fishin,
Well said!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2018, 11:17 AM
was gonna chase some jumbo perch today but decided to sleep in with the ridiculous temps this morning and head out this afternoon to chase some eyes on Greenwood
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 07, 2018, 05:14 PM
went to harriman again today landed a handfull of jumbo perch and crappy. lots of flag action but 20 yard runs and would spit out the hook but other then that great day on the ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 07, 2018, 05:15 PM
what type of hook is everyone using on there tipups I have a few #4 and snelled hooks witch I seem to ha e better luck with but having a lot of spit outs after long runs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Jan 07, 2018, 05:18 PM
Hi, I live in New York, and although it is really difficult to fish, being a high school student and living in a densely populated metropolitan area, I still enjoy fishing. Thankfully, I have found some really good locations to fish around the suburbs of New York (Thanks local bait and tackle shops!).

Today, my faithful father and I set out to go fishing in our new favorite spot - a cove in Muscoot Reservoir - despite of the arctic temperatures predicted. Thank the LORD that we returned home, not only with all our fingers and toes, but also some photos of the fish we had caught: the biggest bluegill I have ever caught, and a beautiful little crappie!

I sincerely thank you all for your accurate updates on ice conditions and for informing and encouraging the next generation of anglers and young outdoors-people.

As a consequence of this forum, however, I have developed quite the longing, and what some might consider addiction, to ice fishing (at least until Mr. Jeff Sessions changes his narrative), but I guess loving fishing isn't quite the worst thing ever.

Now for some pictures:
(https://s10.postimg.cc/vvxjl21s5/IMG_1185.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/vvxjl21s5/)


Tight lines and be safe.


(https://s10.postimg.cc/d3lohgxo5/IMG_1187.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/d3lohgxo5/)

ApplePicker - way to go! Excellent post. I was on Muscoot today @ area 1 w/ my two nephews. We got skunked but a day of fishing is never a bad thing.
For those interested the ice is an even 8" everywhere we checked.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Jan 07, 2018, 05:30 PM
what type of hook is everyone using on there tipups I have a few #4 and snelled hooks witch I seem to ha e better luck with but having a lot of spit outs after long runs
Mustad 3261 Live Bait hooks. Sizes 4,6,or 8 depending on the what I'm targeting.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 07, 2018, 06:04 PM
Light wire Aberdeen in sizes 1 and 2 for me. Shiner lightly hooked in front of the dorsal. The long shank helps. I rarely lose hooks. 

I'd up your hook size for better hookup. Good luck
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 07, 2018, 06:40 PM
I guess we all have our Druthers. I prefer small hooks and light leaders. I get more action with this combination and don't much care if a fish wins a battle every once in a while.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2018, 06:57 PM
what type of hook is everyone using on there tipups I have a few #4 and snelled hooks witch I seem to ha e better luck with but having a lot of spit outs after long runs

I use #6 circle hooks and never have any issues.... most the time the issues I have are with the fish trying to eat a minnow that won't fit in their mouths.... caught the muskie at the bottom with a #6 circle hook
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 07, 2018, 07:24 PM
Fished for 3 hours chasing the eyes managed 3 perch and 1 white perch.... Greenwood lake had 7" of clear black ice... only kept the 10" and 11" perch
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/r180/26220418_10156938728129428_6698115999729428572_o.jpg?oh=bf5ad737946f079c078df6d661963d4a&oe=5ABC234F)(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26196100_10156938523094428_1735070842171014398_n.jpg?oh=0a33e54011472dd6a27b29d55ffc5e41&oe=5AF1E804)
(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26230445_10156938523119428_1938126690802330884_n.jpg?oh=b2808d13871c1227b67495d4ee7e3222&oe=5ABABFB7)(https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/r90/26685533_10156938734239428_2132960949683840550_o.jpg?oh=3b3f3e1faa1562d5b27c7e8b69770e7c&oe=5AFCAB10)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Jan 07, 2018, 07:33 PM
Any info on rockland lake. I’m sure it’s 100% safe ice. I don’t know why they are taking so long to open it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 07, 2018, 07:48 PM
Tasty dinner there LM. I hope who ever shares it with you knows the pain and joy you had to endure to provide it. I think my gauge here got up to a balmy 7 degrees today and if you add in the wind chill it was probably closer to 20 below. My hat is off to all who fished in this crap but just for a few seconds so my hair won't freeze.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Jan 07, 2018, 08:30 PM
Fished this afternoon on Lake Superior. We had a bunch of flags. Managed to catch a few small crappie a few perch and a bunch of pickerel. Would have caught a few more but the kids were doing most of the chasing. Marked a lot of fish on the hummingbird really finicky.  8 inches of ice. No one else out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 08, 2018, 02:11 PM
Wanted to head up to Lake Gleneida this week.  Its about an hour away from me, does anyone know if it has safe ice?



Drove past it a couple days ago and saw it had ice but didn’t see anyone out there, try calling big wave bait and tackle in Mahopac.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 08, 2018, 02:21 PM
Fished Lake Oscawana in Putnam County yesterday in the -8 degree weather(brutal cold) thank god for my Mr. Heater and my Cabela’s tent. Had a lot of flags but only landed 4 yellows, 3 jumbo crappies, a pickerel and 2 cats. Today however went out on Cross River Reservoir in Westchester and limited out on brown trout by 9am including one just shy of 5 pounds and nabbed a few nice yellows, had to throw back 2 trout. Had about 6-7 inches of ice out there. Oscawana had almost 10. Here’s a pic from this morning
(https://s10.postimg.cc/xcscouynp/AE07_A77_F-1098-44_EA-9_B71-96986_F9_E0_C44.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xcscouynp/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MJD3561 on Jan 08, 2018, 02:29 PM
Does anyone have any recent reg info on electric auger usage on NYC reservoirs? I know the gas powered ones are a no go...
Thx.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Jan 08, 2018, 02:38 PM
Still "under consideration", still not allowed.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 08, 2018, 06:01 PM
I have seen 10-15 guys using drills on the reservoirs over the past 4-5 years.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: GreekUPS on Jan 08, 2018, 06:08 PM
I think the 40v lithium batteries are the issue.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 08, 2018, 07:09 PM
I was on West Branch this season and seen guys using the lithium augers.  What’s the difference when I bring my Marcum with a lithium battery in the pack that’s bigger ?   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 08, 2018, 07:19 PM
 Better to ask for forgiveness than permission.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Iceman23kids on Jan 08, 2018, 08:09 PM
Hit Sylvan lake today after work and got  3 rainbows and 6 crappies between 2' -10' down in 30 feet of water .Flasher was going nuts the whole time. As a bonus found a tip-up frozen solid since I'm guessing since sat lol. Still had a live shiner on it. Flag had name and number so it won't be hard to return. Flag was up and curiosity was killing me so had to drill it out and see.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/4wnc4ds4b/20180108_202508.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4wnc4ds4b/)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/yokejlp8b/20180108_175036.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yokejlp8b/)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/pgs62vnaz/20180108_185348.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pgs62vnaz/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 08, 2018, 08:37 PM
what type of hook is everyone using on there tipups I have a few #4 and snelled hooks witch I seem to ha e better luck with but having a lot of spit outs after long runs
I have experimented for years: circles , trebles and singles of various sizes.
From my experience- hook #6 or 8s' depending on the species and almost always 5' of 6 lb P Line for a leader. I was catching, not targeting, 3-5 pound smallmouth bass repeatedly yesterday on #8 single owners on 6 lb line.
I would love to stick with circles but find they are very picky as to the size of the baitfish you are using with them, which can make the difference between a hook up or miss.
I have read that trebles in general offer more probability of a hook up but offer less gap to keep the fish on in some situations, third point; the bait do not run as true and lastly, ethically they have much greater potential for doing significant damage to a fish.
But once again everyone has their preference
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 08, 2018, 08:58 PM
Fished Lake Oscawana in Putnam County yesterday in the -8 degree weather(brutal cold) thank god for my Mr. Heater and my Cabela’s tent. Had a lot of flags but only landed 4 yellows, 3 jumbo crappies, a pickerel and 2 cats. Today however went out on Cross River Reservoir in Westchester and limited out on brown trout by 9am including one just shy of 5 pounds and nabbed a few nice yellows, had to throw back 2 trout. Had about 6-7 inches of ice out there. Oscawana had almost 10. Here’s a pic from this morning
(https://s10.postimg.cc/xcscouynp/AE07_A77_F-1098-44_EA-9_B71-96986_F9_E0_C44.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/xcscouynp/)

Nice catch on Cross River!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 08, 2018, 08:59 PM
Hit Sylvan lake today after work and got  3 rainbows and 6 crappies between 2' -10' down in 30 feet of water .Flasher was going nuts the whole time. As a bonus found a tip-up frozen solid since I'm guessing since sat lol. Still had a live shiner on it. Flag had name and number so it won't be hard to return. Flag was up and curiosity was killing me so had to drill it out and see.
(https://s17.postimg.cc/4wnc4ds4b/20180108_202508.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4wnc4ds4b/)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/yokejlp8b/20180108_175036.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/yokejlp8b/)

(https://s17.postimg.cc/pgs62vnaz/20180108_185348.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/pgs62vnaz/)

Nice rainbow! How thick was the ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 08, 2018, 09:25 PM
Fished today with a small group of friends from 8 am - 2 pm, decided to leave right as the weather started getting nasty. Had a banner day as the perch pretty much bit their heads off. Caught some real nice slobs. Also released 3 pickerel that were caught on tipups.


(https://s9.postimg.cc/4hl05rxsb/image1_5.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/4hl05rxsb/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/tauk6foij/image2_3.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/tauk6foij/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Iceman23kids on Jan 08, 2018, 09:35 PM
Nice rainbow! How thick was the ice?
thanks and 4" - 10" Wasn't consistent but solid.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Jan 09, 2018, 04:45 AM
I have seen 10-15 guys using drills on the reservoirs over the past 4-5 years.
As have I.
Regardless, the use is still not permitted.
Read the regs.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 09, 2018, 05:07 AM
looking for another fish marker for my fiance any one have an extra one or old one laying around there looking to get rid of
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pikemanEd on Jan 09, 2018, 06:02 AM
Wanted to head up to Lake Gleneida this week.  Its about an hour away from me, does anyone know if it has safe ice?


I fished Glenida lake Sunday I had 6-9in of ice on the south end there was still some open water in the north end
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 09, 2018, 08:22 PM
few fish from this past weekend
(https://s14.postimg.cc/e4eqn2w3x/20180109_152746.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/e4eqn2w3x/)

(https://s14.postimg.cc/7dy9dn18d/20180109_152751.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7dy9dn18d/)

(https://s14.postimg.cc/jsl1dwnkt/20180109_152805.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/jsl1dwnkt/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 09, 2018, 09:31 PM
Gonna be fishing out on superior tomorrow morning if anyone wants to meet up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BigIceholes on Jan 10, 2018, 05:28 AM
I’m looking to join a Bass Fishing club in Either Rockland or Orange counties does anyone know of any ?  I may have two or three more people who also would like to join.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 10, 2018, 12:34 PM
Has anyone fished East Branch/Sodom Reservoir in Putnam County for walleye?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 10, 2018, 08:45 PM
Fished Superior this morning for about 5 hours, had a bunch of pickerel on flags. Perch jigging was slow, fish were super finicky and didn't want to bite. Also checked by DEC, the officer was super nice and friendly. Decided to switch it up a bit and hit another lake in the afternoon. Had a bunch of bass on tipups and hammered some giant perch.
(https://s9.postimg.cc/wgzdl7jl7/image1_6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/wgzdl7jl7/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/b7bradqfv/image2_4.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/b7bradqfv/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 10, 2018, 09:31 PM
Can you use a propane auger on Superior or does it have to be a hand auger or electric auger?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tyler1991 on Jan 10, 2018, 09:48 PM
What's up guys, anyone hit Upton yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 10, 2018, 09:58 PM
Can you use a propane auger on Superior or does it have to be a hand auger or electric auger?

The lake is electric only for boating and I personally use electric/hand augers, but I've seen many guys use gas/propane without a problem. Not sure what the DEC would say though I'm sure they wouldn't give you a hard time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LilWeez on Jan 11, 2018, 10:56 AM
Has anyone ever fished Winding Hills Park? And do they charge you to get on to ice fish?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 11, 2018, 12:39 PM
Has anyone ever fished Winding Hills Park? And do they charge you to get on to ice fish?

Contact the Ranger station as they wont let you fish if the ice isn't thick enough

http://www.orangecountynyparks.com/winding-hills-park/

http://www.orangecountynyparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Winding_Hills_trail_Map.pdf
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 11, 2018, 03:19 PM
LilWeez I fished at winding Hills park over the years lots of smaller yellow perch,blue gills and largemouth bass. As Hardwater diehard posted you best to call ranger's office before heading to the park like Harriman-Sterling forest state park the main lake is only open for ice fishing after a certain number of inches of ice. if it has not changed below is number for ranger station. If you live close to the park they also have a sign by entrance stating ice conditions. Only the main /largest lake is open for fishing in Winter one by entrance is off limits along with small lake/pond by picnic-play area past ranger station.

                           (845)-457-4918

 Your closest bait shops are thruway sporting goods in Walden and tom's Bait Shop on Prosperous Valley Rd. in Fair Oaks (between Bloomingburg and Middletown 0 Number for Tom's
  (845)-733-4642

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 11, 2018, 04:30 PM
HURLEYVILLE FD contest

Saturday February 10th 7am-3pm



https://www.facebook.com/HurleyvilleFireDepartment/photos/a.1148010668632256.1073741837.300586153374716/1267103426722979/?type=3&theater
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 11, 2018, 08:07 PM
We fished White Lake today. There was a couple different groups when we arrived on the ice out of the NYS boat launch area.
I drilled the holes for the tip-ups and our jigging holes. We put out 10 tip-ups. As I looked around it seemed very slow for everyone around us. One group left an hr after we arrived and than about an hr later the other group left by us, leaving just us and another guy.
We had a bunch of flags fly but to no hook sets on the other end. Changed up a little on the tip-ups and started hooking up with some decent looking pickerel.
The other guy fishing by us came over and said it was extremely slow today as he bounced around and told us he managed 3 fish .
All and all we had fun and the venison bacon cheeseburgers I cooked for lunch out there hit the spot!
The ice was a foot where we were drilling.
We'll be back out there Saturday 👍🏻
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 11, 2018, 08:27 PM
FYI-  West Branch Reservoir is closed to ice fishing in Carmel.   They are dropping water levels due to repairs of the Catskills Aqueduct. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: morganycfish on Jan 11, 2018, 09:22 PM
Anyone know how thick the ice is in the Carmel area? looking to fish this weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 11, 2018, 11:17 PM
Has anyone spent anytime fishing Loch Sheldrake?
I have spent a decent amount of time there the past 3 winters and find it to be a pretty frustrating lake, but DEC regs offer a decent opportunity. I am not one to blow up someone's secret spots so pm me if you would care to reply about your experience on that lake.
Was there this evening from 4 until 10 and not one fish! It was great fishing in the mild temps , but the ice melted quite a bit during the time I was out there. It turned from glass to a inch of water slush fest! Seems like it is filled with baitfish like most of our local lakes.
Careful with this weekend around inlets!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 12, 2018, 07:49 AM
Anyone know how thick the ice is in the Carmel area? looking to fish this weekend


Depending on where you go it ranges anywhere from 6-10 inches, as Egriffin70 said they are dropping West Branch so that’s out but they had about 6 on the main part of the reservoir and even more in the other side of the causeway. But guys have been out on glenida as well. East Branch/Sodom has had good ice in Brewster but idk how much there is now with all this warm weather and heavy rain
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mikeyfishny on Jan 12, 2018, 08:26 AM
As of last night the back side of east branch/sodom had 11 inches.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 12, 2018, 08:36 AM
Harriman closed there lake this morning till Tuesday they said
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 12, 2018, 11:33 AM
Harriman closed there lake this morning till Tuesday they said

Shocker!!!
Good to know, thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 12, 2018, 03:28 PM
Heading out tomorrow to one of my private ponds to chase some jumbos.... supposed to have a 30* temp drop in the next 15 hours
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 12, 2018, 03:37 PM
heading to Walton lake tomorrow hopefully ice is still good at edges who else goin to try there luck tomorrow I'm orange county?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mikey Ice on Jan 12, 2018, 03:54 PM
Harriman is a god dam joke
They just don't wanna be bothered working the winter months
The ice had 12 solid inches yesterday
One warm day and it's closed
Just a disgrace there entire park staff is a joke
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 12, 2018, 03:57 PM
yea that's Harriman for ya if the tourist would stop swimming in the lake they ain't supposed to be swimming in during the summer and drowning they wouldn't be so anal about safe ice used to be 4" is safe ice now it's 6" in both Harriman and Sterling....anyone herd about Sterling yet did they close ice also?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 13, 2018, 06:57 AM

WOW can’t believe this thread left the front page.
Any how is anyone going out today. How much damage was done to the ice thickness?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 13, 2018, 07:15 AM
I went to bed last night at 10 and it was 57 degrees. I woke up at 6 and it was 27 and now at 8 AM it is 18 with wild winds and blowing snow. I doubt the ice here in Sullivan county took much of a hit at all but today would be a lousy day to go check. I hate windy days on the ice and I was out checking on Thursday and found 12 inches of black ice with some water and a little snow on top but glare ice in many places. If the rain on Friday melted the top then the snow and blowing cold today will re freeze it and make for great ice skating tomorrow. Any brave souls who are out today better have good ice anchors.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Jan 13, 2018, 08:53 AM
yea that's Harriman for ya if the tourist would stop swimming in the lake they ain't supposed to be swimming in during the summer and drowning they wouldn't be so anal about safe ice used to be 4" is safe ice now it's 6" in both Harriman and Sterling....anyone herd about Sterling yet did they close ice also?
I called yesterday and they said Sterling, Harriman, and Bear Mountain all closed
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 13, 2018, 10:02 AM
Harriman is micromanaged because of the proximity to our metropolitan friends. Used to Ice fish down there a lot, rightfully so, I had lots of curious folks come ask what I was doing. That's fine, but they always would do stupid stuff that would jeopardize our chances of being out there. I live in the wrong state! Idaho here I come, I wish!!!
Pond behind the house has rotted ice at my spill way and around the edges, otherwise looks good but I did not drill a hole yet to see. River behind my place sounded like a freight train crash last night with the ice breaking up and roaring down.
Careful out there today, please provide some updates on conditions. Might head out tomorrow but definitely Monday.
No comments about Loch Dumplake?  :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 13, 2018, 03:24 PM
Me and a couple friends tried Round lake today. We went right off the boat launch, what a waste of time , not even one nibble. Did have a visit from a very nice DEC officer doing routine checks. I think I’m going to head to Superior tomorrow, hopefully the winds will die down.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 13, 2018, 03:45 PM
LONG ISLAND ICE FISHERMEN!!!!  Could use some input.....  Does anybody know where I can buy live minnows in Nassau County or Western Suffolk????   Want to fish Ronkonkoma but can't find bait !!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: GreekUPS on Jan 13, 2018, 04:14 PM
LONG ISLAND ICE FISHERMEN!!!!  Could use some input.....  Does anybody know where I can buy live minnows in Nassau County or Western Suffolk????   Want to fish Ronkonkoma but can't find bait !!!

Maybe a pet store?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 13, 2018, 04:29 PM
LONG ISLAND ICE FISHERMEN!!!!  Could use some input.....  Does anybody know where I can buy live minnows in Nassau County or Western Suffolk????   Want to fish Ronkonkoma but can't find bait !!!

from the bait shop map link...not sure if still in bussiness

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=154985.0


Causeway Bait & Tackle
Owner Mike
They carry EVERYTHING for both Saltwater & Freshwater fishing. Nice Fresh Bait, too !!
3031 Merrick Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793
+1 516-321-0555

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 13, 2018, 04:43 PM
from the bait shop map link...not sure if still in bussiness

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=154985.0


Causeway Bait & Tackle
Owner Mike
They carry EVERYTHING for both Saltwater & Freshwater fishing. Nice Fresh Bait, too !!
3031 Merrick Rd, Wantagh, NY 11793
+1 516-321-0555

Causeway is still open, but I don't believe they carry live shiners. I'm pretty sure that the bait shop at the location of the old fisherman's deli carries live shiners: 1315 W. Main St. Riverhead, NY
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 13, 2018, 05:00 PM
teamed up with Dave237 to try and catch some fish today found solid ice one round lake like he stated with no luck any input on superior headed that way tomorrow...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 13, 2018, 05:12 PM
Fished today for pretty much all day... had my hub set up and then about a 40mph gust came through and I hear pop pop.... tie down strings broke luckily that was all that broke.... I'll be buying paracord tomorrow.... luckily we could see our tip-ups from the truck when we weren't jigging and it wasn't that far of a run to get the flags. Anyway fished a private lake I have access to managed 17 pickerel, 10 or so bass 8 of which were 19"-20" and 7 or so perch all were under 7" except one 12" perch..... was a banner day of bass fishing. Here are a couple pictures from today.....
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Caught some heavier bass but didn't take pictures of them cause the wind chill was so dang cold and I left my phone in the truck lol

Ice was anywhere from 6"-10" of clear black ice it was making ice all day. Edges were sketchy early but firmed up by 4pm. All edges should be good to go again after the cold temps tonight
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 13, 2018, 06:10 PM
Superior is usually pretty slow mid-season ice fishing. Gonna be fishing a private lake up in Sullivan tomorrow, will report back with ice conditions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 13, 2018, 06:36 PM
NYBasser any suggestions on a good public lake we could try in Sullivan other than Superior?  Does anybody fish Kiemisha Lake? I’m not a fan of  Morningside, does anybody fish Swan Lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 13, 2018, 07:55 PM
NYBasser any suggestions on a good public lake we could try in Sullivan other than Superior?  Does anybody fish Kiemisha Lake? I’m not a fan of  Morningside, does anybody fish Swan Lake?

Lake Huntington ..EZPZ access..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 13, 2018, 08:02 PM
NYBasser any suggestions on a good public lake we could try in Sullivan other than Superior?  Does anybody fish Kiemisha Lake? I’m not a fan of  Morningside, does anybody fish Swan Lake?

The only two decent public lakes that I have fished are Swinging Bridge and Superior. I'm sure there are others, but I haven't had much time to explore Sullivan County, as its a 2.5 hr drive for me each way. I usually hit Superior early season then switch to Swinging Bridge mid-season. I heard from a buddy that they dropped the water level 20ft at SB Reservoir this year and the fishing has been off so I haven't even bothered trying it. My friend said that perch fishing at white lake has been pretty good, if you know where to find the holes. (I have no idea, I don't fish White Lake).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 13, 2018, 09:26 PM
We hit White lake up today and thank god for the ice anchors 😂😂😂. If it wasn't for the 35+ mph winds it would of been a decent day 😂😂. I had the clam anchored down and the strong winds actually bent my anchors . We managed some pickerel and lost a nice eye at the hole. The lake was making ice today and we had a good 11 to 12 inches of hard water.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 14, 2018, 04:30 PM
Foot went through trying to walk out on Chodikee, walked out on the dock, less than 2" at the end. Main lake looks solid.
Went to a higher elevation pond and measured 7.5-10", only managed a 10" yellow perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 14, 2018, 04:49 PM
fished in orange county to edges we're weak sled fell thru walking off but center ice was solid 6-8" of ice  only managed 1 yellow perch on a flag when we first set up no action the rest of the day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: T-Rain08 on Jan 14, 2018, 07:48 PM
Why does the Loudmouth measure frozen bass on the ice? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: setthook on Jan 14, 2018, 08:16 PM
Ive been wondering why he measures anything. All the fish are small. Dude just throw those bass back in the hole. They're outta season and you're killing all these fish just to show that your catching something. Its pointless. Especially measuring 8 to 9 inch crappies and yellows. Come on now. You should know better
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Lightsimage on Jan 14, 2018, 08:21 PM
I'm glad someone called him out on this.
Dude, you're a good fisherman.
No need to show the out-of-season fish and dinks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 14, 2018, 08:28 PM
Hit a lake up in Sullivan County today with my buddy Kevin, we had about 7 - 10 inches of solid black ice. The rain cleared off all of the snow that was on top of the ice. Set up 6 tipups and had constant action with bass for the first half of the day, had a flag every 5-10 minutes or so. The tipup-fishing died down in the afternoon, probably due to the holes freezing up and the flags not tripping. Also tried jigging around and had decent action with perch and crappie. Iced some real slob perch, biggest 3 were around 12-13", average size was probably 11", and a 13" crappie. Also had a couple bass on the jig rod that went back. The bite was good in the morning, but the fish became real finicky in the afternoon and evening. Wasn't the lights-out bite I was looking for but we were able to put some real decent fish on the ice. Best part of the day was getting to test out my new Marcum LX-7 and RAZR 24V Lithium Auger. The auger was a real treat, cut through the ice like butter and after I punched probably 40-50 holes, the battery indictor still read 4/4 bars. Looking forward to getting in maybe another trip or so next week before I head back to Wisconsin for college.

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LilWeez on Jan 14, 2018, 08:33 PM
If I fished the private lake that he fished all the time I would be pissed. No need to take pictures of bass when it's that cold out, you see what happens to panfish when you throw them on the ice. NOT COOL DUDE!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: T-Rain08 on Jan 14, 2018, 09:20 PM
 I totally agree, who gives a damn what you caught on a private lake?  I guess some people need to try and boost their egos...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 15, 2018, 12:46 AM
Ahh! looks like I brought out the lurkers...

If I fished the private lake that he fished all the time I would be pissed. No need to take pictures of bass when it's that cold out, you see what happens to panfish when you throw them on the ice. NOT COOL DUDE!

Why does the Loudmouth measure frozen bass on the ice? 

I fish that private lake maybe once or twice a year.... 95% of my fishing is done on public waters.... None of the fish were "frozen" All the fish that I took pictures of were out of the water for no more than 5-15 seconds for the picture. We've have it down pretty good where the fish is out of the water for minimal time... as one of us is bringing the fish in the other gets the tape set up and camera ready to limit the time out of the water.... it was 20-25* that day but with the wind chill no matter what we did the tips of the fins would start to freeze (as seen in the photos). If you spent any amount of time ice fishing you would know this happens on any extremely cold day or days with severe wind chill.

I totally agree, who gives a damn what you caught on a private lake?  I guess some people need to try and boost their egos...

Not boosting my ego at all. I take pictures to share with family members who are unable to fish anymore due to old age, friends, and fellow fisherman. Also, since I'm not taking the fish home with me I want a way to preserve the memory.

Especially measuring 8 to 9 inch crappies. Come on now. You should know better

If it wasn't for measuring fish how would I know what's legal? I'm pretty sure most fisherman that plan on keeping fish measure most of the fish they catch so they don't get a ticket for undersized fish. That particular public lake I fished that day happens to have a lot of fishing pressure and in the past 5 years the biggest crappies I've caught out of there were 9"-10" and in the past we threw everyone back... this year I decided to keep some so sue me.... I have another crappie spot where we catch them regularly in the 13"-16" range which we ourselves impose a slot limit and only keep the 10"-12" crappie out of there. However, not everyone does that. Unfortunately for me I haven't been able to get out on my better crappie spot due to work and unsafe ice (it still had open water on it even with the brutal cold we had).

It's my opinion that overfishing is the issue there but some bodies of water, believe it or not, have too many of a particular species of fish in them for them to grow to any size due to the fact that there is not enough forage to support them. This along with a lack of a predator species could lead to a stunting of growth http://www.seafwa.org/14%20Bonvechio%20et%20al%2093-100.pdf (http://www.seafwa.org/14%20Bonvechio%20et%20al%2093-100.pdf)...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 15, 2018, 04:46 AM
Loudmouth, that 19" bass is a fat beauty, I bet it was fun to catch! nice job.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 15, 2018, 05:04 AM
Red pimple with waxie, bouncing off bottom worked great yesterday.
Way too much fun catching these 14" perch (fattest was 1 lb 5 oz) with 3 lb test...

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 15, 2018, 10:45 AM
Most lakes are private and great job slam them and post them real sportsman like to see them congrats
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Travis Rage on Jan 15, 2018, 02:47 PM
I have so much line twist when I use a spinning reel and a pimple. Almost makes me want to go to an in-line reel. Once I get the jig in the water it’s
Spinning like no tomorrow .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 15, 2018, 02:53 PM
I have so much line twist when I use a spinning reel and a pimple. Almost makes me want to go to an in-line reel. Once I get the jig in the water it’s
Spinning like no tomorrow .

A good ball bearing swivel will fix some spin ...also stretch out the line some .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 15, 2018, 03:44 PM
Re "Line Twist"...... a lot of people don't know this, but mono line has taken a "set" when it's on the factory spool.  It "remembers" this "set" when you spool it onto your reel.
TO REMOVE THIS LINE MEMORY..... after you spool up your reel, hold the filled spool under HOT running water in your sink for about 1 -2 minutes.  This will remove the old "memory" and eliminate a lot of line twist.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 15, 2018, 04:05 PM
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Right back down the hole.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 15, 2018, 04:16 PM
Re "Line Twist"...... a lot of people don't know this, but mono line has taken a "set" when it's on the factory spool.  It "remembers" this "set" when you spool it onto your reel.
TO REMOVE THIS LINE MEMORY..... after you spool up your reel, hold the filled spool under HOT running water in your sink for about 1 -2 minutes.  This will remove the old "memory" and eliminate a lot of line twist.

Does this work for flouro or just mono?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Jan 15, 2018, 04:46 PM
Nice one..  Congratulations..... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 15, 2018, 04:53 PM
NICE !!!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 15, 2018, 04:55 PM
Line twist removal trick works for Flouro or Mono
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Jan 15, 2018, 05:12 PM
nice brown Pooley  ;D ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 15, 2018, 08:13 PM
Gonna be hitting Cross River Reservoir again tom morning. Hoping I have a repeat of last week with the weather coming in tomorrow night. I guess we’ll see, I kee you guys posted with conditions
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 15, 2018, 09:15 PM
Good luck. Got a 15 inch brown jigging today. Others got a few browns and yellow perch on tip ups. Ice was 6 inches.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: setthook on Jan 15, 2018, 09:37 PM
You didnt bring out any lurkers. Lol. You just seem to have caught the eye of the real fisherman out there. Every time i see a post from this loudmouth i instantly roll my eyes cuz for some reason he cant tell what a 9inch crappie looks like. And then i see pictures or short out or season bass laying on the ice. What does that show except inexperience and ignorance. And no way is someone on stand by waiting with a tape measure to measure those fish while laying on the ice. Way longer than 5 to 15 seconds.  Especially on day where the wind is blowing 40 mph. You're talking single digit wind chills and youre burning the fish skin in seconds by laying them on the ice. If you gotta measure a barely legal fish its not worth keeping. Come on now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: yesjacker on Jan 16, 2018, 05:00 AM
Setthehook you're lurker you have 12 posts, and FYI so am I! I'm a lurker partly because I like picking up fishing tips from guys out there all the time. I also like seeing pictures of fish. I understand it looks bad when the fins look frozen but as long as the fish goes back down the hole and swims away that fish will be caught again.  Fisherman should stick together IMO and not criticize something different that is done one way from the other. Lets not forget that every fish that is caught basically gets a sharp hook stabbed into its jaw. They live to bite again, even with broken or missing pieces from there mouths.  ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 16, 2018, 05:49 AM
Yup, we all participate in Harass and Release.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 16, 2018, 07:27 AM
HIGHLAND LAKES CONTEST FEBUARY 17 7AM-3PM

https://www.facebook.com/944741532276259/photos/a.944743915609354.1073741829.944741532276259/1580136202070119/?type=3&theater
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 16, 2018, 07:58 AM
2018 In-Fisherman Ice Guide

https://www.osgnewsstand.com/product/ice-fish2-2018
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 16, 2018, 08:27 AM
Some old timers checkin in... Glad your out there Pooley enjoying the ice this winter!

To all the lurkers and those who criticize, to each their own! Remember that...

Quit chasing lake reports and go fishing...anywhere. Safe ice is everywhere for the most part in Sullivan/Orange. Spend some time learning the lake and you'll have guaranteed success.

I spent two hours yesterday afternoon armed with a cup of fresh waxies, a jig rod, a bucket and auger. I wanted YP but the lake had other ideas. For all the picture peeps, the start of a sunfish massacre. Ran out of bait, ended with 46.

Btw, DEC are present everywhere in pairs this winter. Lots of new faces. Glad to see. I've been checked on 5 separate outings this year.

(https://s10.postimg.cc/6vyfsrded/image.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/6vyfsrded/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Jan 16, 2018, 08:31 AM
HIGHLAND LAKES CONTEST FEBUARY 17 7AM-3PM

https://www.facebook.com/944741532276259/photos/a.944743915609354.1073741829.944741532276259/1580136202070119/?type=3&theater

I'll be there good times had here!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 16, 2018, 02:58 PM
Hello fellow SENY ice fishermen, Hardwater Diehard thank you for link to Mahogany Ridge Hunting club contest at Highland Lake I had a hard time getting info. on this contest in past years. Flounderman thanks for the heads up on increased DEC presence ,congrats on all the sun fish.


 I hear back from my contact with Monticello fire Dept. at present time they do not plan to hold a contest this year.


Good fishing to all.  Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 16, 2018, 04:46 PM
It is good to see that there is some banter back and forth, it means that we all care/ passionate about the sport we love and the respect needed for the fauna we seek.
With that said, maybe a better way to handle the pictures of fish that are to be caught and released is with the help of a second person versus laying them on the ice. I have caught some fish that I wish that I had pictures of but was alone and did not to want jeopardize the wellbeing of the fish. Our sub zero weather with the wind DOES pose a significant risk to fish that are not released quickly back into their environs.
Don't believe me, go run a lap around the lake taking deep breaths through your mouth, your lungs and their gills are very sensitive to this harsh weather, never mind the freezer burn of the slime coat and living tissue of the fish.
On a different note. Anyone missing lots of gear? A friend of a friend story, supposedly came across a slew of ice fishing gear that was on swing bridge. Literally everything was left.
Only thing we could think was that someone went out set up their gear and they lowered the water while the angler was out there.  Both SWB and Toronto have had their water lowered a good 10' the past week.
Hope the person is ok.
I came a across a bunch of tip ups one time that were still set up on a lake. I contacted the guy and he told me he forgot what he did with them because he had a few too many! That's scary....that does not seem like the case with SWB.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: laker5911 on Jan 16, 2018, 04:50 PM
I was all psych'd to fish Lake Sebago in Harriman State Park this morning.  Takes 40 minutes +/- to get there.   Approached from the south, saw only one guy out there.  Pulled into the lot.  Saw three Park police officers talking to a guy in a truck with tip ups in the back.  Driving past them, I get waived down.  "You going ice fishing?".  Yeah!.  "Sorry, they closed it due to the storm".   

So friggin annoyed.  The "storm" never materialized too.  What a waste. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 16, 2018, 05:02 PM
It is good to see that there is some banter back and forth, it means that we all care/ passionate about the sport we love and the respect needed for the fauna we seek.
With that said, maybe a better way to handle the pictures of fish that are to be caught and released is with the help of a second person versus laying them on the ice. I have caught some fish that I wish that I had pictures of but was alone and did not to want jeopardize the wellbeing of the fish. Our sub zero weather with the wind DOES pose a significant risk to fish that are not released quickly back into their environs.
Don't believe me, go run a lap around the lake taking deep breaths through your mouth, your lungs and their gills are very sensitive to this harsh weather, never mind the freezer burn of the slime coat and living tissue of the fish.
On a different note. Anyone missing lots of gear? A friend of a friend story, supposedly came across a slew of ice fishing gear that was on swing bridge. Literally everything was left.
Only thing we could think was that someone went out set up their gear and they lowered the water while the angler was out there.  Both SWB and Toronto have had their water lowered a good 10' the past week.
Hope the person is ok.
I came a across a bunch of tip ups one time that were still set up on a lake. I contacted the guy and he told me he forgot what he did with them because he had a few too many! That's scary....that does not seem like the case with SWB.

Any idea how your friend did out on SWB? Heard the fishing has been shot since they lowered the water
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 16, 2018, 08:21 PM
Red pimple with waxie, bouncing off bottom worked great yesterday.
Way too much fun catching these 14" perch (fattest was 1 lb 5 oz) with 3 lb test...

(https://s17.postimg.cc/x356f3ekr/perch_18.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/x356f3ekr/)
Nice catch Bluesail!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 16, 2018, 08:35 PM
Anyone go to morningside yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Jan 16, 2018, 09:02 PM
It is good to see that there is some banter back and forth, it means that we all care/ passionate about the sport we love and the respect needed for the fauna we seek.
With that said, maybe a better way to handle the pictures of fish that are to be caught and released is with the help of a second person versus laying them on the ice. I have caught some fish that I wish that I had pictures of but was alone and did not to want jeopardize the wellbeing of the fish. Our sub zero weather with the wind DOES pose a significant risk to fish that are not released quickly back into their environs.
Don't believe me, go run a lap around the lake taking deep breaths through your mouth, your lungs and their gills are very sensitive to this harsh weather, never mind the freezer burn of the slime coat and living tissue of the fish.
On a different note. Anyone missing lots of gear? A friend of a friend story, supposedly came across a slew of ice fishing gear that was on swing bridge. Literally everything was left.
Only thing we could think was that someone went out set up their gear and they lowered the water while the angler was out there.  Both SWB and Toronto have had their water lowered a good 10' the past week.
Hope the person is ok.
I came a across a bunch of tip ups one time that were still set up on a lake. I contacted the guy and he told me he forgot what he did with them because he had a few too many! That's scary....that does not seem like the case with SWB.
(https://s20.postimg.cc/mpmy6n8yh/unnamed_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/mpmy6n8yh/)

Yesterday I seen this frozen stuff at the launch on the Dam side of Toronto, Good amount of water was let out of there but not nearly as much as Swinging Bridge
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: setthook on Jan 16, 2018, 09:13 PM
Catching a fish with a hook is one thing. But when it comes out of the water and its wet and its negative degree wind chills you're definitely doing a number of the fish. Especially placing it on the ice so  you can take the time to place a tape measure alongside the fish and get a picture. And an out of season small bass at that. This is retarded for anyone to say .......to each their own. Have some ethics here people. Have some sportsmanship. Glad to see some people still have passion and dont encourage certain stupidity. DEC would have a field day with some of you guys if they seen stuff like this
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 16, 2018, 09:39 PM
Catching a fish with a hook is one thing. But when it comes out of the water and its wet and its negative degree wind chills you're definitely doing a number of the fish. Especially placing it on the ice so  you can take the time to place a tape measure alongside the fish and get a picture. And an out of season small bass at that. This is retarded for anyone to say .......to each their own. Have some ethics here people. Have some sportsmanship. Glad to see some people still have passion and dont encourage certain stupidity. DEC would have a field day with some of you guys if they seen stuff like this

One last final thing on this topic.... it was not negative wind chills... with the wind chill that day it was right around 18* (per weather underground) as it was caught around noontime.... DEC wouldn't have an issue with the pictures being taken since Bass season starting Dec. 1st is actually "Catch and Release".
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The NYS DEC definition of Catch and Release is as follows.... catching and immediately releasing the caught fish without harm. Measuring, weighing and photographing of the fish are permitted as long as the fish is not removed from the water for an extended period or handled in a manner that could cause it harm. Fish may not be placed in a bucket, tub, livewell, on a string or any other holding device. 5-15 seconds is not an extended period of time if you ask me. Also as I said before I didn't take time to place the tape measure it was already placed on the ice and with todays cell phones it doesn't take long to take a picture.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 16, 2018, 09:56 PM
NYS DEC General Regs.
-A person may not fish for a species (even if immediately released) during the closed season for that species on a given water. Fish caught during the closed season must be unhooked and released immediately. They may not be handled for any other purpose.
-A person may not have in possession, or intentionally kill or injure fish other than the sizes specified and allowed for that species on a given water.
-A person may not possess, kill or unnecessarily injure fish in excess of the daily limit for that species.
-Any fish an angler catches and immediately releases uninjured will not be counted as part of the daily limit for that species.

Loudmouth, I can appreciate your point and sure your intent is not to have the fish that you are releasing endure unnecessary harm. But, the general regs which you reference and that I have above have a high degree of interpretation, at the discretion of the DEC officer and the practices of the angler. The numerous pictures of out of season fish don't help your case; reference bullet one and two. Secondl,I highly doubt the entire process is 15 seconds. Not looking for a argument or negativity, there is just a better way to ethically handle it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 16, 2018, 09:58 PM
Just wanted to interject, if this banter is gonna get all "specific", then tipups with live bait are not considered "artificial lures" as per the DEC's website regarding bass regulations. Also it takes quite a while longer than 5-15 seconds for a fish's fins to freeze, especially when its at least 18 degrees out. I've usually noticed that it takes around 20-30 seconds when its in the single digits with negative wind chill.....so you do the math. I'm all for taking photos of fish, but putting them on the ice really damages their slime coat and can also damage their fins if they freeze and stick to the ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 17, 2018, 12:12 AM
Just wanted to interject, if this banter is gonna get all "specific", then tipups with live bait are not considered "artificial lures" as per the DEC's website regarding bass regulations.

Not sure about everyone else but when I'm fishing with tip-ups or with anything in the winter I'm not targeting bass they just happen to be an accidental catch. I haven't found a rule about not taking pictures of an accidental catch unless it's an Eastern Hellbender Salamander and the DEC even says take a picture and send it to us if you can.

NYS DEC General Regs.
-A person may not fish for a species (even if immediately released) during the closed season for that species on a given water. Fish caught during the closed season must be unhooked and released immediately. They may not be handled for any other purpose.
-A person may not have in possession, or intentionally kill or injure fish other than the sizes specified and allowed for that species on a given water.
-A person may not possess, kill or unnecessarily injure fish in excess of the daily limit for that species.
-Any fish an angler catches and immediately releases uninjured will not be counted as part of the daily limit for that species.

Loudmouth, I can appreciate your point and sure your intent is not to have the fish that you are releasing endure unnecessary harm. But, the general regs which you reference and that I have above have a high degree of interpretation, at the discretion of the DEC officer and the practices of the angler. The numerous pictures of out of season fish don't help your case; reference bullet one and two. Secondl,I highly doubt the entire process is 15 seconds. Not looking for a argument or negativity, there is just a better way to ethically handle it.

If you read the regs book the only regions with an actual "closed" season on black bass (smallmouth and largemouth) are Region 5 and Region 6 where it actually says "Fishing for black bass (including catch & release) is prohibited outside of the open season. Lake Champlain is the only exception in Region 5 because there are special Regs for Champlain. In Regions 1-4 from Dec 1 through Fri preceding the 3rd Sat in June the season is still open it's just "Catch and Release". The part that is up for interpretation is what is considered an "extended period of time."

But it all basically boils down to what your ethics are... some people don't believe it is ethical to take a picture of fish that can't be kept while others believe it is ethical to take photos of the fish and then put the fish back in the water.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 17, 2018, 05:35 AM
I must be unethical in my fishing practices. Any fish I catch that I have no intention of keeping for dinner is treated one way. Once identified as a non keeper I hope the fish tosses the hook or breaks my line in the hole. I carry forceps to remove lip hooked fish in the hole and clippers to cut my line on deeply hooked fish. We fished Toronto on Sunday and caught nothing but small mouth bass and only one got it's picture taken because the woman had never been ice fishing so it was a first. All the others stayed in the lake at the hole. I carry extra hooks and bless each fish with a thank you for the thrill of maybe being my dinner. If I say I had a great day fishing there won't be any photographic proof because I have a great day fishing weather I catch a fish or not.
Unethical and probably even illegal but I have caught fish, usually pickerel, that are so foul hooked and squirting blood they are sure to die so the Eagles need to eat too.

BTW, we saw that jacket left on the launch rocks with the little blue pipe and figured someone might make use of it so we left it where it was.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 17, 2018, 08:46 AM
Hit cross river reservoir yesterday, only had 3 flags all morning with one 17 inch trout which was released, thought with the “weather” coming in the bite would be a little better LOL. Few other guys out there and seemed like it was slow for everyone. There was almost 7 inches of nice black ice. Personally I think the fishing is better when there’s a little snow on the ice, I feel the Fish can get a little spooked when it’s so clear. Just to be clear the white lake derby is Feb 18 correct?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: GreekUPS on Jan 17, 2018, 09:39 AM
If u must take a pic u can try placing the fish on a towel or something in btwn the fish and the ice.  It doesn’t take long to damage the eyes and gills of these fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 17, 2018, 10:14 AM
Any idea how your friend did out on SWB? Heard the fishing has been shot since they lowered the water
It wasn't someone that I know personally and the individual is pretty tight lipped with their personal fishing success. I have heard mixed reports of SWB from other folks. I personally have not been there yet this year, trying to learn another local lake that gets less snowmobile and people traffic. IF you do go, bring extra rope, good cleats and drill not to far from shore to check water level. The collapsed ice along the shoreline can be very tricky and dangerous to get up and down on.
Going out this afternoon, if it stops soon.
FYI - went to Tom's in Bloomingburg for bait the other morning because Thruway was out. Great little shop, excellent bait, and he is open a 6ish. He is part of a dying breed, our area used to have several really good and reliable mom and pop bait shops. It is sad to see that they are a has been.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Wille on Jan 17, 2018, 11:02 AM
BGIII I was out also ,,, just jigging got into some perch and big smb ! Little snow early wasn't to bad .
(https://s10.postimg.cc/ajainweol/fullsizeoutput_eeb.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ajainweol/)
Thats a 33 oz water bottle LOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 17, 2018, 11:21 AM
Hey Willie! That water bottle is going to freeze to the ice in 15 seconds even without windchill and then you'll get dehydrated. How careless.
Wind speed+{%}air €Ą< dew point@*~=   ::) ::)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 17, 2018, 11:48 AM
Guys, don’t forget about O&H bait shop in Chester. He sells bait out of his garage. Good bait and reasonably priced.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Jan 17, 2018, 12:29 PM
Guys, don’t forget about O&H bait shop in Chester. He sells bait out of his garage. Good bait and reasonably priced.

Dave - Where is he exactly. If I remember correctly he used to be near Claton and Delaneys but I went 2 weeks ago and it wasn't there. Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 17, 2018, 02:07 PM
BGIII you have the correct date for King of the Ice contest at White Lake in Sullivan County . Sunday Feb.18,2018   Believe website is www.sullivancountycons ervationclub.org  .

 Dougie I Googled O & H bait shop here is phone and address  (845)-469-2566    , 209 Meadow Avenue Chester, NY.  hours listed as 6 AM- 6 PM .


Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 17, 2018, 05:04 PM
Thanks mr.clean for getting the address for O&H bait. dougie go past Clayton Delanies through town bare right then take first left on to meadow road. His house is about a mile down the road on the left hand side. You can also stay on 94 instead of going through town. Make a right on Garden ave then a left on Meadow rd. It about a 1/4 mile down on the left. There is a sign out front.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 17, 2018, 06:08 PM
Landing a Brown Trout in 9 degree weather. It was laying in the water from cleaning the hole of ice. Went right in when the video ends.
 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ7f1GKYcQc (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ7f1GKYcQc)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 17, 2018, 06:52 PM
Beautiful Pooley, that’s what it’s all about spending some quality time with your grandson. And catching a mighty fine fish to boot. (I hope I’m not wrong assuming that your fishing partner was your grandson)
If I am sorry, but it’s still an awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 17, 2018, 07:06 PM
Landing a Brown Trout in 9 degree weather. It was laying in the water from cleaning the hole of ice. Went right in when the video ends.
 https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ7f1GKYcQc (https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qQ7f1GKYcQc)
Hey Pooley!
Long time-no talk, great video
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 17, 2018, 09:18 PM
Made the call to fish up in Sullivan County again today. The normal 2 hr drive up turned into a 3 hr drive through the snowstorm, which was an absolute nightmare as road conditions were horrible. Got to the lake and it had 8" of snow on top, was nearly impossible to drag the shanty through but somehow my buddy Kev got it done. The drive was totally worth it, the storm front had the fish biting like nuts! Had one hole where we easily pulled out 10 perch in a span of 5 minutes, all between 13-14". It was as pretty much as quick as you could get down, the fish were inhaling the jig before it hit the bottom. We finished the day with a pile of slob perch, average size was 13", largest being around 14", a couple nice sized gills, and a decent crappie. Kev managed to catch 5 small bass, all around a pound or so. Definitely one of the best trips of the season and one for the books!

55 mph all the way up to Sullivan County from Long Island....
(https://s9.postimg.cc/fd5jlzg9n/image7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/fd5jlzg9n/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/7x6a065ez/image1_8.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7x6a065ez/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/7kevu0i0b/image2_6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/7kevu0i0b/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/9oz8v2whn/image6.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/9oz8v2whn/)

(https://s9.postimg.cc/uymv617ob/image5_1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/uymv617ob/)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 17, 2018, 10:46 PM
BGIII I was out also ,,, just jigging got into some perch and big smb ! Little snow early wasn't to bad .
(https://s10.postimg.cc/ajainweol/fullsizeoutput_eeb.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/image/ajainweol/)
Thats a 33 oz water bottle LOL


@willie were you down by the island? I was up near the dam, there was one other guy near me he only managed a couple perch and a small brownie
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 17, 2018, 10:47 PM
@wille beautiful perch btw
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 18, 2018, 05:08 AM
Beautiful Pooley, that’s what it’s all about spending some quality time with your grandson. And catching a mighty fine fish to boot. (I hope I’m not wrong assuming that your fishing partner was your grandson)
If I am sorry, but it’s still an awesome video. Thanks for sharing.
Not my grandson, just a friend. Thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Wille on Jan 18, 2018, 07:30 AM
Yes BIII that was me ,,, may go again tomorrow , warm and rain coming our way !   :'(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 18, 2018, 08:04 AM
Wille I will definitely be out there again tomorrow maybe I’ll make my way down your end
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2018, 08:43 AM
Pooley nice video good job getting the next generation started.  :thumbsup: :clap: NYBasser believe you and your friend Kevin have raging cases of ice fishing fever. Congratulations to both of you you on having a day we all dream about out on the ice catching perch .   :clap: :thumbsup: :woot: Hope you released some of those jumbos  so they can breed and pass their genes onto next year class of perch. Your becoming a hardcore ice fisherman at a young age glad you made the trip safely.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 18, 2018, 09:21 AM
Anybody have a heads up on the parking lots of the state launches ...Swingingbridge...Wh ite Lake ...Superior ...Lake Huntington have these been plowed after the last snowfall ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 18, 2018, 10:31 AM
Anybody have a heads up on the parking lots of the state launches ...Swingingbridge...Wh ite Lake ...Superior ...Lake Huntington have these been plowed after the last snowfall ?

Superior parking lot wasn't even plowed before the storm, not sure, but I don't think it has been plowed after it either.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Jan 18, 2018, 11:39 AM
Thanks Guys for the O&H info. Good Luck
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: p13mc on Jan 18, 2018, 01:52 PM
Know it's a bit early for a report as I'm a week or two from heading south from SYR. Have a family ice fishing trip on one of the small ponds along the NY PA border but want to head down a day early as we mostly catch a buzz that Saturday. Looking to fish Tennanah or Muskoday maybe... Any word on ice conditions and what I should be targeting? No info on DEC. Is there even public access?  Never fished either before so any advice is appreciated.

Thanks.
Pete
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 18, 2018, 02:22 PM
Both are private and you will be asked to leave by several groups of people or they will just call the troopers. I have been checked for licenses on both by troopers, so they don't mind coming out on the lake. Lake is fished pretty steadily by residents and weekend families. Back in the day it was not that big of a deal but not anymore, similar to the private lakes in Putnam county.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: p13mc on Jan 18, 2018, 02:51 PM
Both are private and you will be asked to leave by several groups of people or they will just call the troopers. I have been checked for licenses on both by troopers, so they don't mind coming out on the lake. Lake is fished pretty steadily by residents and weekend families. Back in the day it was not that big of a deal but not anymore, similar to the private lakes in Putnam county.

Thanks for the info DON-E-ICE. Looks like Huntington is going to be the place then. Any advise?

Thanks again,
Pete
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 18, 2018, 04:02 PM
Pete, I have actually never been there. Just from what I have read on this thread. Wish I could be of more help.....D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 18, 2018, 06:36 PM
Had a big gold rush on white lake today!!! During the summer I marked a few spots on my humminbird gps fish finder that looked to hold big eyes  and did it pay off today!
We landed 2 huge chunks of gold! One was 28 inches and the other was 27 inches of pure gold and both where released to fight another day 😁 Yes I do have pics to prove we caught them 😁 We also landed a bunch of pickerel and jigged up a bunch of perch and everything got put back down the hard water holes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 18, 2018, 07:20 PM
How much snow is on the lake up that way ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 18, 2018, 08:01 PM
Contrats! nice day on the hard water!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 18, 2018, 08:41 PM
How much snow is on the lake up that way ?

Had about 6-8" of snow on a lake in Sullivan Cty on Wed
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 18, 2018, 10:52 PM
Let the gold rush begin.
You should post those GPS #s!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 19, 2018, 06:03 AM
Had a big gold rush on white lake today!!! During the summer I marked a few spots on my humminbird gps fish finder that looked to hold big eyes  and did it pay off today!
We landed 2 huge chunks of gold! One was 28 inches and the other was 27 inches of pure gold and both where released to fight another day 😁 Yes I do have pics to prove we caught them 😁 We also landed a bunch of pickerel and jigged up a bunch of perch and everything got put back down the hard water holes.

That is awesome news  :clap: :clap: :clap:...   White Lake may turn into a walleye fishery yet ...was the parking lot maintained ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 19, 2018, 06:04 AM
Let the gold rush begin.
You should post those GPS #s!
127 paces out - 223 paces left 127 paces down - 223 paces  right and start popping  holes 😂😂😂
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 19, 2018, 06:06 AM
That is awesome news  :clap: :clap: :clap:...   White Lake may turn into a walleye fishery yet ...was the parking lot maintained ?
Yep the parking lot was plowed 👍🏻
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 19, 2018, 06:08 AM
Yep the parking lot was plowed 👍🏻

Thank you...heading up that way soon not sure where I am yet ...SWB...White Lake.. Huntington
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 19, 2018, 07:48 AM
Anyone been to Sylvan recently.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hayner12578 on Jan 19, 2018, 07:55 AM
Drove by Sylvan Wednesday .  Saw three groups out there.  Get there early the parking lot was packed full.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 19, 2018, 09:52 AM
NY Basser thanks for the snow report.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LetItBePike on Jan 19, 2018, 10:15 AM
Hello to everyone. I'm new to ice fishing, tryied it couple times this year on a swan lake, love it but didn't get many bites. Can anyone help me with Huntington lake? I can't find it on a map and could you please tell me what lakes to try in general. Thank you and good luck on ice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 19, 2018, 10:17 AM
LETITBEPIKE
heres a link to info

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/61486.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 19, 2018, 11:57 AM
Hit cross river again this morning, landed 4 browns all in the 1 1/2 - 3 pounds range and 1 yellow. Even landed one of the trout on spawn sacs which I recently just started experimenting with. Bunch of guys out there this morning. Looks like it’s gonna be a nice weekend before the rain moves in so get out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 19, 2018, 01:35 PM
Hit cross river again this morning, landed 4 browns all in the 1 1/2 - 3 pounds range and 1 yellow. Even landed one of the trout on spawn sacs which I recently just started experimenting with. Bunch of guys out there this morning. Looks like it’s gonna be a nice weekend before the rain moves in so get out there!

Awesome Report! 👍🏻 I’ll be out there tomorrow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 19, 2018, 01:43 PM
NYC DEP has reopened West Branch Reservoir to ice fishing as of this afternoon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 19, 2018, 02:39 PM
BGIII, did you use salmon or brown eggs. I have always wanted to try brown spawn sacs in the reservoirs but never actually did it. Nice to hear!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 19, 2018, 05:51 PM
any recommendations  on depths to fish for Lakers and landlock hitting a lake tomorrow that has both and not sure how deep or we're to even start to look for them any help is a big help
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 19, 2018, 05:55 PM
NYC DEP has reopened West Branch Reservoir to ice fishing as of this afternoon.


Great news.    Was on Glenida today , mostly 1.5lb range browns caught.  6” black ice in spots I drilled. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 19, 2018, 11:12 PM
any recommendations  on depths to fish for Lakers and landlock hitting a lake tomorrow that has both and not sure how deep or we're to even start to look for them any help is a big help

for the landlock just under the ice to 5ft below the ice.... for lakers from just under the ice to the bottom. Look for steep drop-offs where it goes from shallow to really deep real quick..... if jigging white tube jigs work very well basically anything white
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 20, 2018, 05:12 AM
thanks ill give that a shot and check back later with my results
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 20, 2018, 12:00 PM
Heading back up to Sullivan County tomorrow for my last trip of the New York season. Looks like its supposed to be nice and warm out tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 20, 2018, 12:47 PM
Heading back up to Sullivan County tomorrow for my last trip of the New York season. Looks like its supposed to be nice and warm out tomorrow.

What's up with that? "My last trip of the NY season". The season has just started in all honesty and the ice is here to stay for a good month or two at this point. Just a couple weeks ago we were praying for safe ice and now it is here and you are done, **censored**????

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 20, 2018, 01:58 PM
What's up with that? "My last trip of the NY season". The season has just started in all honesty and the ice is here to stay for a good month or two at this point. Just a couple weeks ago we were praying for safe ice and now it is here and you are done, **censored**????

Gam

If I was staying in New York, then my season would be just getting started, but I'm heading back to Wisconsin for
college and I won't be back until open water so my NY season is over.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 20, 2018, 02:12 PM
BGIII, did you use salmon or brown eggs. I have always wanted to try brown spawn sacs in the reservoirs but never actually did it. Nice to hear!

@DON-E-ICE they were brown trout eggs, a little trick I learned while out in Milwaukee last winter, was able to get my hands on some here last week and they seemed to work well.

Hit up Croton falls reservoir this morning, took my grandfather out for some white perch, got a dozen or so, nothing to write home about but I did land the biggest crappie I ever caught, 15 inches, pic below. Croton falls had about 7 inches of good ice, few other groups out there
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 20, 2018, 07:49 PM
Okay great thanks for getting back to me....that is an awesome crappie!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PLGoose88 on Jan 20, 2018, 11:36 PM
Great day to be on the ice. Got a real nice smallmouth and caught my largest perch ever. Let the the bass go but kept the perch. Anyone know of a good taxidermist in the Putnam county area? Thinking about mounting the perch just shy of 15 inches.


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 21, 2018, 07:24 AM
Fished Walton yesterday. 4 guys, 20 tipups from 830 to 430. Only 7 flags and one dink perch landed. Very nice DEC officer  came by to check Licences and  said just about everyone else he talked to had about the same luck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 21, 2018, 08:06 AM
Great day to be on the ice. Got a real nice smallmouth and caught my largest perch ever. Let the the bass go but kept the perch. Anyone know of a good taxidermist in the Putnam county area? Thinking about mounting the perch just shy of 15 inches.

@PLGoose Wildlife Taxidermy in Buchanan NY is good, he did a brown trout for me last year. Although he may be a little busy right now due to deer season just ending. His name isn’t Kenny 914-906-9501. Good luck

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PLGoose88 on Jan 21, 2018, 09:54 AM
Thanks BGIII
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 21, 2018, 02:30 PM
Fished White Lake today, gorgeous weather but no real luck. Lots of chunky SM bass 3-4 pounds but nothing else. I did get to give the new Snow Dog tow machine a good workout and love it. Much better with snow covered ice then the last time with bare glass smooth ice. The dog goes fine on either with no traction issues but on the bare ice the towed sleds do not stay straight behind it. I will bet I could drag a half dozen sled shanties loaded with gear and never give it a second thought. I measured 9 inches of black ice under about 3 inches of wet snow. I fished in the channel between the two lakes just left out from the ramp in about 40 FOW.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 21, 2018, 06:01 PM
good day in orange county fished Harriman with Dave237  and my fiance and another buddy steady action till about 245 then just died out about 8 bass the smallest was about 2lbs and a good mess of perch, crappy and pickreal
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 21, 2018, 06:14 PM
Fished White Lake today, gorgeous weather but no real luck. Lots of chunky SM bass 3-4 pounds but nothing else. I did get to give the new Snow Dog tow machine a good workout and love it. Much better with snow covered ice then the last time with bare glass smooth ice. The dog goes fine on either with no traction issues but on the bare ice the towed sleds do not stay straight behind it. I will bet I could drag a half dozen sled shanties loaded with gear and never give it a second thought. I measured 9 inches of black ice under about 3 inches of wet snow. I fished in the channel between the two lakes just left out from the ramp in about 40 FOW.

Gam
Hey Gam I think my wife and I fished close to you today. We got there around 9 and fished to 4. We fished the narrows . We ended up with 7 perch , 1 pickerel. It was a slow bite today . Guys fishing by us got a few flags but overall a slow pick today!
Is that machine you got have a camo front end?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 21, 2018, 06:46 PM
Hey Gam I think my wife and I fished close to you today. We got there around 9 and fished to 4. We fished the narrows . We ended up with 7 perch , 1 pickerel. It was a slow bite today . Guys fishing by us got a few flags but overall a slow pick today!
Is that machine you got have a camo front end?

Yes on the snowy camo on my machine. Were you on the 17B side of me or the other side? The lake has some very healthy SM Bass that I did catch 4 of but I was hunting for either trout or Walleyes. I loaned my new auger to the guys fishing on the other side of me with the tent. They didn't do much either and I talked with some others out there who also had an uneventful day but it sure was nice weather.
Right now I am just ironing out the wrinkles with my newest toys and getting the learning curve of the machine and what it can do.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 21, 2018, 07:00 PM
on the 17b side of ya. We fished along what i call the old boat/dock launch probably 75 yds from ya. that machine you got looks pretty cool. I actually video you going down the lake on it, I seen when you let them guys use your auger.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 21, 2018, 07:16 PM
on the 17b side of ya. We fished along what i call the old boat/dock launch probably 75 yds from ya. that machine you got looks pretty cool. I actually video you going down the lake on it, I seen when you let them guys use your auger.

That is cool that you did the video. Post it if you can. Today was my second day using the Snowdog and the first time was on Toronto last weekend with nothing but glare ice and no snow. The dog did fine there but I couldn't open it up and blow it out while on skating ice. I was pretty impressed with both how well it did today and just how fast it will go if you wanted. On the skating ice the sled I stand in was real squirrelly and steering was pretty hard.

I am trying to locate the spots in the lake where the walleyes might be found. I thought about going down past you a bit but got lazy with how nice the sun was so I worked on my tan instead. LOL

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 21, 2018, 07:30 PM
Great day on the ice today. Kbaez and I hit the crappie and perch pretty well. It wias lots of fun but probably the last day in Harriman for a couple weeks. They probably will close the lakes after the expected  rain and warm spell.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rt dak on Jan 21, 2018, 07:32 PM
Great day to be on the ice. Got a real nice smallmouth and caught my largest perch ever. Let the the bass go but kept the perch. Anyone know of a good taxidermist in the Putnam county area? Thinking about mounting the perch just shy of 15 inches.

Nice! I also caught my biggest perch today, but still a couple inches shy of yours.


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 21, 2018, 08:27 PM
Fished my final trip of the NY season up in Sullivan County again with my buddy Kevin. It wasn't a fast and furious bite like our last trip, but rather a slow and steady pick of fish. Had to work for them today, drilled probably 100 holes with the Razr auger and hopped around all day. We ended the day with 15 giant perch in the 12 - 14" range and about a dozen small largemouth.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mikey Ice on Jan 22, 2018, 05:47 AM
Harriman will be done for the season
With the forecast
Back to the Adirondacks where it's safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 22, 2018, 08:14 AM
Back to the Adirondacks where it's safe

Plenty of safe ice in Orange and Sullivan counties
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 22, 2018, 09:47 AM
I lost a jigging rod at silver mine in the parks over the weekend I think it must of fell out my sled on the walk to the lake. If anyone has come across it please get in contact with me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Jan 22, 2018, 10:34 AM
we were on White Pond yesterday.  11" of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 22, 2018, 01:30 PM
Hit Titicus with a couple buddies. Mixed bag of trout to 16 inches, yellows and pickerel. All on tip ups in 20-60 feet of water at all depths. Jigging was slowwwwwwww. Bunch of guys out on the ice. Great weather!! edges were melting already on the way out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 22, 2018, 03:31 PM
What's the word up in Sullivan county???  Thinking of spending a few days up there this week, but don't know about the lake edges !!  Anyone been to:  Superior, Huntington, SWB, White Lk., etc. ????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 22, 2018, 04:04 PM
I just gave my assessment in the Sullivan Small Water thread. White lake was fine yesterday but warm rain is predicted for tomorrow. Going back down to 14 on Wednesday night so I think after that you should be good for Thur.- Sat.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 22, 2018, 04:19 PM
11 bluegills, 1 yellow perch, 1 black crappie, and a surprising 10.5" golden shiner on Chodikee today jigging with waxworms. Over 12" solid black ice. Edges were fine.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 22, 2018, 06:33 PM

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Worked hard for these beauties, but could not ask for a better trip!
Took a former student of mine out for lakers and he scored....He landed his first 25" laker on a panfish rod! What a fight and a good memory made!!
Request: If anyone has a flasher that the are no longer using or looking to get rid of let me know. He caught the ice fishing bug, but $$ is tight for him. He is welcome to use my equipment, but looking to get him equipped with some of the essentials. He is a true sportsmen well the support that I and other can give. Flasher is the big one.
Be safe with the sketchy forecast.
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 23, 2018, 12:21 PM
RatherB.....  I've seen some good looking flashers, mostly Vex SL8's, on Facebook (Fishermens Garage Sale group, or IceFishing for Sale group) in the $100 to $150 range.  That's pretty reasonable for a Vex !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kramer on Jan 23, 2018, 03:31 PM
Is the mahogony ridge fish and game clubs contest at highland lake for members only or is it open to the public?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 23, 2018, 03:49 PM
Is the mahogony ridge fish and game clubs contest at highland lake for members only or is it open to the public?

Public check the contest thread for date/time
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 23, 2018, 09:58 PM
Thanks IceBalls, will look into that.
Possibly heading out on a Sullivan county lake Friday afternoon. Any updates would be much appreciated...I am not optimistic other than the cold nights to slow down the thaw!
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Post by: kramer on Jan 24, 2018, 12:57 AM
Public check the contest thread for date/time

Thank you
Saw the flyer. Wasnt sure though
I would like to try  it out. Looks like a  fun contest
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 24, 2018, 04:48 AM
Thanks IceBalls, will look into that.
Possibly heading out on a Sullivan county lake Friday afternoon. Any updates would be much appreciated...I am not optimistic other than the cold nights to slow down the thaw!

It will 32F in a few minutes as I type this..then drop in temps all day ...its windy now and going to be that way all day ..going to try and get on my local lake with my ATV if the edges held up later today ...if not I will be dragging my gear .I will try and give you a heads up on conditions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 24, 2018, 08:06 AM
For anyone wondering about conditions: The rain had little to no effect on Lake Superior--was out yesterday afternoon and there is still 12 inches of solid black ice. Bite was good but the fish were small.
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Post by: IceBalls on Jan 24, 2018, 04:55 PM
Thanks IceBalls, will look into that.
Possibly heading out on a Sullivan county lake Friday afternoon. Any updates would be much appreciated...I am not optimistic other than the cold nights to slow down the thaw!

Rather-B......  I'm heading up to Sullivan County myself tomorrow (Thurs.) to meet up with "SquidBoy".   Plan on staying until Saturday.  Will most likely be on Huntington on  Friday (ALL SULLIVAN COUNTY FISHERMEN INVITED TO JOIN US) usually in the area of the restaurant.  Come on over if you're in the area.  Did you have plans for a specific lake on Fri.??
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 24, 2018, 05:15 PM
Rather-B......  I'm heading up to Sullivan County myself tomorrow (Thurs.) to meet up with "SquidBoy".   Plan on staying until Saturday.  Will most likely be on Huntington on  Friday (ALL SULLIVAN COUNTY FISHERMEN INVITED TO JOIN US) usually in the area of the restaurant.  Come on over if you're in the area.  Did you have plans for a specific lake on Fri.??

I am not specific on the lake but I do plan to fish on Friday. I might prefer to do White Lake for the variety of fish but like most others it can be the dead sea on a wrong day. I never have fished Huntington.

Gam
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 24, 2018, 05:53 PM
Was out on my local lake today ...we lost very little ice from the warm up 9+ inches ..some pre augered holes grew some with the thaw ...shoreline was holding up except where some run off drained into the lake ..was only out for 2.5 hrs that wind was wicked and never stopped...tomorrow looks to be a better day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 24, 2018, 06:06 PM
I am not specific on the lake but I do plan to fish on Friday. I might prefer to do White Lake for the variety of fish but like most others it can be the dead sea on a wrong day. I never have fished Huntington.

Gam

We fish Huntington quite a lot... good SMB, Crappies, Perch, and the DEC stocks 1800 Brown Trout every Spring.  There have been some Walleyes caught there and a HUGE Channel Cat a few years ago.
Lake is in the Town of Cochecton, has a DEC access site with parking for about 7-8 cars and an easy access boat ramp by the parking lot.  Guaranteed better than the "Dead Sea"....
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Post by: jiignut on Jan 24, 2018, 06:13 PM
From what I’ve experienced, the lake edges really haven’t thawed. With all the rain, lakes rose and then dropped.
Being attached to shore, there was cracking, faulting and separation. Didn’t lose much in thickness. Like a pie crust. Lake edge slabs same thickness as mid lake ice. Your mileage may vary.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 24, 2018, 06:32 PM
Rather-B......  I'm heading up to Sullivan County myself tomorrow (Thurs.) to meet up with "SquidBoy".   Plan on staying until Saturday.  Will most likely be on Huntington on  Friday (ALL SULLIVAN COUNTY FISHERMEN INVITED TO JOIN US) usually in the area of the restaurant.  Come on over if you're in the area.  Did you have plans for a specific lake on Fri.??
ICEBALLS
I can't make it tomorrow, I plan on fishing Friday after work, but my buddy is going to try. His name is Nick, great guy and a real character. If you see a white civic that is him. He just picked up a Marcum LX 6 today and he is itching to try it. Good luck and be safe, I hate this inconsistent weather , it can really mess up the ice and the consistency of reports.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 24, 2018, 06:37 PM
ICEBALLS
I can't make it tomorrow, I plan on fishing Friday after work, but my buddy is going to try. His name is Nick, great guy and a real character. If you see a white civic that is him. He just picked up a Marcum LX 6 today and he is itching to try it. Good luck and be safe, I hate this inconsistent weather , it can really mess up the ice and the consistency of reports.

Tell Nick (if he's coming to Huntington) we're in a Black "IceCube" hub shelter....look for the IceShanty flag attached to our sled!!  Probably staying until Sunday, so if you're in the area....call me 646-208-4920  or 845-557-6232 (John's house).  Not sure where we're fishing Sat......
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Post by: Chaz13 on Jan 24, 2018, 07:41 PM
If anyone is interested I seen that Swan Lake Fire Co. posted today on their facebook page that they are having a ice fishing contest Sunday Jan 28th registration starts 6am.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 25, 2018, 07:11 AM
IceBalls may the bite be on for you,Squidboy and whoever else shows up on Friday.   Chaz13 thank you for the info. on Swan Lake Fire CO. contest wish they had posted it to their facebook page sooner would have tried to get day off from work.
Steve
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Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 25, 2018, 07:22 AM
We're planning on fishing Huntington on Friday as well. We've never been to the lake and are going to give it a shot on Friday. We'll have a clam thermal refuge ice shelter and drive a blue Jeep Grand Cherokee. Most likely be grilling up some venison for lunch 😁
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 25, 2018, 07:26 AM
Saw a post on FB saying Echo lk contest (assuming Fallsburg FD) for Saturday January 27th...I cant confirm this via any direct links ...BTW Swan lks is usually the first contest of the season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 25, 2018, 07:31 AM
For all you Anglers going to Huntington ...parking is precious up there be cognizant of that...remember your fellow angler.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 25, 2018, 07:41 AM
Saw a post on FB saying Echo lk contest (assuming Fallsburg FD) for Saturday January 27th...I cant confirm this via any direct links ...BTW Swan lks is usually the first contest of the season.

Just heard back via FB Messanger ...NO CONTEST FALLSBURG FD ON ECHO THIS SATURDAY.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 25, 2018, 07:49 AM
Do they allow ATVs on Huntington?

Gam
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 25, 2018, 08:01 AM
Do they allow ATVs on Huntington?

Gam

Never seen one while there ...but it is DEC launch and a motor boat lake I believe... so I would think similar rules as White Lake ...Registered/Insured ETC
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 25, 2018, 08:03 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for update on possible Fallsburg FD. contest if they have one this year might be next Saturday Feb. 3 know the different departments try to coordinate their contests so two are not held on same day.
Gamalot I would contact local DEC officers ,I've personally seen someone driving a side by side on the lake and group of local youth on ATV's not sure if it is legal to have these vehicles on the ice. .

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 25, 2018, 08:08 AM
My outing last Friday on Huntington ...saw a small car enter down the launch and onto the lake ...across the lake ...ran around the eastern shore some ...then through the middle of the lake ...then out the launch ...Only sunnies and some perch on that trip BTW.
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 25, 2018, 08:16 AM
My outing last Friday on Huntington ...saw a small car enter down the launch and onto the lake ...across the lake ...ran around the eastern shore some ...then through the middle of the lake ...then out the launch ...Only sunnies and some perch on that trip BTW.

Glad you did not see this car break through the ice have to wonder what some people are thinking.

Steve
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Post by: jiignut on Jan 25, 2018, 09:46 AM
Most likely thinking there’s more than double the amount of ice for a small car and going to go have some fun.
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Post by: bowski76 on Jan 25, 2018, 10:38 AM
Could prove to be some very expensive fun.
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Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 25, 2018, 07:17 PM
The Swan lake tournament can you use propane and gas augers out there or is that lake a electric only? Thinking about going to that tournament on Sunday and giving it a shot even though I've never fished it before 😁
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: choo choo on Jan 25, 2018, 07:38 PM
For you guy's fishing Lake Huntington out of the DEC launch...as mentioned in an earlier post, it is a very small lot , so keep that in mind when parking.

But also ...make sure you have your fishing license on you while fishing. I stopped in at The Sportsmens Den yesterday and they told me about one of their customers and friend , that was checked by a certain Conservation Officer while ice fishing on a lake in Jeffersonville, which is not far down the road from Lake Huntington. The fisherman did not have his license on him, but asked the CO if he could walk to his house,( which was 500 feet away on the lake,) to get his license....the CO said "No"...and wrote him a ticket which they told me was $250 bucks. The guy's at the Sportsmens Den said they thought and hoped it would get thrown out at court...but even if it is thrown out, still a pita having to go to court.

I sometimes like to leave my wallet with fishing license in my car when going out on the ice or river....but will think twice about doing that now....especially in that area.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Jan 25, 2018, 08:18 PM
The Swan lake tournament can you use propane and gas augers out there or is that lake a electric only? Thinking about going to that tournament on Sunday and giving it a shot even though I've never fished it before 😁

Yes, I have seen and used gas augers on Swan Lake.
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Post by: tipup28 on Jan 25, 2018, 09:07 PM
Just wondering guys, I hear many people mention Swan Lake throughout the season, but can't find any information on access. Is it a private lake? Is there anywhere to access it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Jan 26, 2018, 06:09 AM
Just wondering guys, I hear many people mention Swan Lake throughout the season, but can't find any information on access. Is it a private lake? Is there anywhere to access it?

Yes its private, looking at tax map info it owned by Swan Lake commons LLC out of Mineola NY. The lake is in two sections  #1 and #2. I don't know how well its posted and patrolled as I have only fished the FD contests. Many other times I times have seen people park along Somers rd at Brisco rd and also along Shore road for access to what is called #2. 
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Post by: wetdreams on Jan 26, 2018, 11:39 AM
From what im hearing the Swan Lake contest has been cancelled & resheduled for Febuary 25th !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Jan 26, 2018, 01:07 PM
From what im hearing the Swan Lake contest has been cancelled & resheduled for Febuary 25th !
hmm, They have posted anything on FB yet. I made a post and sent a instant message asking.
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 26, 2018, 06:16 PM
Fished White lake today. Just dink perch between 7-9 AM and then it shut right off. Ice is 12 inches but no snow on top and slick as can be. I spread a line from 8 FOW out to about 40 and never even marked many fish.

How was fishing on Huntington?

Gam
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Post by: Chaz13 on Jan 26, 2018, 08:27 PM
hmm, They have posted anything on FB yet. I made a post and sent a instant message asking.
Swan Lake FD responded on FB that the contest is still on for this Sunday.
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Post by: BCSHANTY on Jan 26, 2018, 09:44 PM

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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2018, 09:51 PM
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Lake George?
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 27, 2018, 08:37 AM
Went out yesterday in pm, be very careful on Toronto and SWB. Toronto was making noises like I have never heard, lots of cracking and swishing , shoreline noises, then water up through cracks, some sketchy fracturing even with 10" of ice. We presumed there was a water release , but fortunately never saw the water level drop in the holes. Later that evening we got a message from a fisherman attempting to go out on SWB, skim ice then several inches of moving water then the main ice.  :o
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Post by: wetdreams on Jan 27, 2018, 09:08 AM
Loud Mouth nice Laker !
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2018, 01:21 PM
Loud Mouth nice Laker !

Not mine... was BCShantys. I’m just wondering if it came from lake George or not.... looks like it from the background and snow

On another note.... we hit 10,000
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 27, 2018, 04:30 PM
Good evening everyone, BCShanty congratulations on the laker beautiful fish. Choo Choo thanks for the heads up on license did not realize fine was that high. Chaz13 going to check my map of Sullivan County to find roads you mentioned I know two pull offs on route 55 are posted private no fishing also signs along road that runs in front of former Presidents/Stevensville resort. All the best to everyone fishing swan Lake contest tomorrow.
Guessing IceBalls does not have a computer with him did anyone meet up with him and Squidboy ? IF so how was the fishing at Lake Huntington.
Rather-B-Fishin  thanks for the report on Toronto and SWB , agree there probably was a water release from Toronto.


Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 28, 2018, 07:21 AM
We're out on swan lake today for the fireman tournament, we'll see how it goes😁
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 28, 2018, 07:35 AM
How was the fishing on Huntington Friday?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 28, 2018, 08:17 AM
For you guy's fishing Lake Huntington out of the DEC launch...as mentioned in an earlier post, it is a very small lot , so keep that in mind when parking.

But also ...make sure you have your fishing license on you while fishing. I stopped in at The Sportsmens Den yesterday and they told me about one of their customers and friend , that was checked by a certain Conservation Officer while ice fishing on a lake in Jeffersonville, which is not far down the road from Lake Huntington. The fisherman did not have his license on him, but asked the CO if he could walk to his house,( which was 500 feet away on the lake,) to get his license....the CO said "No"...and wrote him a ticket which they told me was $250 bucks. The guy's at the Sportsmens Den said they thought and hoped it would get thrown out at court...but even if it is thrown out, still a pita having to go to court.

I sometimes like to leave my wallet with fishing license in my car when going out on the ice or river....but will think twice about doing that now....especially in that area.

I wonder if a picture of your license on your phone, or pulling it up on the DEC website would suffice? Still can’t imagine why he wouldn’t let him get it, although then of course you can’t leave your lines unattended if you’re using tip ups...
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 28, 2018, 08:23 AM
fished Harriman ices 20 5-8" yellow perch noggin lakes are closed again  (shocker)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 28, 2018, 08:44 AM
I wonder if a picture of your license on your phone, or pulling it up on the DEC website would suffice? Still can’t imagine why he wouldn’t let him get it, although then of course you can’t leave your lines unattended if you’re using tip ups...

I do think it was/is rather petty of the officer but in his defense the law does say the license must be on you person or in your possession while actively fishing. There are a lot of quirk laws and rules and it makes absolutely no sense at all to not just follow them so this stuff does not happen. I was approached by the same ECO three different days while on the ice and each day he asked to see my license. The first day he actually checked it but after that all he wanted to see is I had it with me. Ask yourself how you will make out if the Sheriff or SP stop and ask for your drivers license, registration and insurance ID card in your car. If you can't prove on the spot that your car is insured and registered they have every right to tow it away at your expense.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 28, 2018, 08:57 AM
I keep my license wrapped and rubber banded to the handle of my flasher. Not fishing without that. Dec has walked by with just a wave and went on to check others licenses. Must have seen the yellow in plain view.
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Post by: Outlaw fishing on Jan 28, 2018, 06:20 PM
Has anybody been on the muscoot in the last couple of days?Thinking about jigging it on Thursday and curious about the conditions.I was there a couple of weeks ago and had plenty of safe ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 28, 2018, 11:18 PM
Lake Huntington Report:  First, met Hardwater Diehard at SportsNuts on Thursday on my way up to Huntington.  Nice to see you again Tom !   We fished a private lake on Thursday for some yellows andpicks.  Friday headed up to Huntington where we met a couple of IceShanty guys and fished with them all day.  Action was VERY SLOW with only three flags for us, and no action jigging.  Could not locate any bodies of fish with myMarcum.  Side note:  Saw one guy with a 4 Wheeler, then another actually drove a full sized Truck onto the ice.  The truck guy didn't stay long.
NEXT TRIP TO SULLIVAN COUNTY...... will be Feb. 17 for the Highland Lake contest, then Feb. 18 for King of The Ice.  We should think about an IceShanty.com get-together for the Highland Lake contest, as we have done in the past.  It's a great event and a great opportunity for us to fish and socialize together as a group.  Let me know if you're coming and we'll pick out an area for our group to meet (it's a big lake)!!  Check in spot is the Sand Beach Bar, and they usually have live bait available.  Plenty of parking.
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Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 29, 2018, 07:42 AM
It was good meeting up with you guys on Huntington. Wish the fishing was better but we had a good time out on the hard water.

Swan lake tournament yesterday turned out to be a nice day with a lot of action. We caught a ton of pickerel and perch. Our pickerel didn't have any real good size but again we had a ball out on the hard water. It was also a nice turn out for the fire company.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2018, 09:38 AM
IceBalls thanks for the report on Lake Huntington outing glad some Ice Shanty members showed up to fish with you. Sounds like a fun day in spite of poor action . Hope we do not hear a story of someone in a vehicle breaking through the ice at Huntington before season ends this year . I would be leery of lake edges currently with warm weather and recent rains.

Fifield  Outfitters  happy to read there was a good turn out for Swan Lake contest . I have a few questions you can answer here in the open forum or send me a message.
 what was the entry fee
 where do you park
  Is food/drink and live bait fish available for purchase
 Do you have any phone number to call for information on the contest or just keep a watch on department's Facebook page next year and know contest is usually held on last Saturday or Sunday in January.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 29, 2018, 11:22 AM
Good afternoon gentleman, glad to see everyone had a good weekend ice fishing. I’d definitely be willing to meet up with whoever is going to the Huntington tourney the weekend of the 18th keep me posted. On another note has anyone tried this HT Hookmaster in the link below? If so what are your thought?

https://www.thrillon.com/tag/ht-hookmaster-sure-hook-hookset-system

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 29, 2018, 11:24 AM
Looks like it’s the same concept as the Jawjacker or Automatic Fisherman but much more affordable
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 29, 2018, 11:37 AM
Looks like it’s the same concept as the Jawjacker or Automatic Fisherman but much more affordable

I have two ..they work very well ...the only thing I am concerned about is the moving parts ..flag and trip mechanism have no self storage ...the trip is very adjustable ...the flag I am not so confident about attaching to all rods in the right spot so not be a hindrance to the trip ...but so far hasn't been bad ..I am targeting perch and crappie but have only landed pickerel . EZPZ design and price was right...I also have a Automatic fisherman and a Ifish pro ...both of those take up a lot of real estate in my sled.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 29, 2018, 12:27 PM
Slow fishing the past bunch of days. Went jigging on a local pond Friday night, 7.5" of ice, couldn't mark a fish or manage a bite. Fished Chodikee on Saturday, 5 keeper bluegills and a small largemouth jigging. Onteora on Sunday produced 6 keeper gills, 2 throwbacks, and a barely keeper yellow perch. Really had to move a lot and work for them both days. Everyone I talked to said the action was slow. Ice is fine, 13" on Chodikee, 9.5-10.5" on Onteora.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 29, 2018, 01:59 PM
IceBalls thanks for the report on Lake Huntington outing glad some Ice Shanty members showed up to fish with you. Sounds like a fun day in spite of poor action . Hope we do not hear a story of someone in a vehicle breaking through the ice at Huntington before season ends this year . I would be leery of lake edges currently with warm weather and recent rains.

Fifield  Outfitters  happy to read there was a good turn out for Swan Lake contest . I have a few questions you can answer here in the open forum or send me a message.
 what was the entry fee
 where do you park
  Is food/drink and live bait fish available for purchase
 Do you have any phone number to call for information on the contest or just keep a watch on department's Facebook page next year and know contest is usually held on last Saturday or Sunday in January.

Steve
The entry fee was $10.00 per fisherman
You can park in a couple different pull offs around the lake but it is a private lake so I think this parking is only available during the contest
Food/drink is available for breakfast and lunch
Baitfish where available throughout the day
They had a 50/50 and a basket raffle
It was a really good time with a great group of guys fishing
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 29, 2018, 02:55 PM
Good afternoon gentleman, glad to see everyone had a good weekend ice fishing. I’d definitely be willing to meet up with whoever is going to the Huntington tourney the weekend of the 18th keep me posted. On another note has anyone tried this HT Hookmaster in the link below? If so what are your thought?

https://www.thrillon.com/tag/ht-hookmaster-sure-hook-hookset-system

BigGIII  TAKE NOTE !!!!!  tHE TOURNAMENT ON FEB. 17 IS ON HIGHLAND LAKE (NOT HUNTINGTON)!!!
The following day (Feb. 18) is the "King of The Ice" tournament on WhiteLake. 

Hope to see a good turnout of IceShanty.com guys (and Gals) on Highland on the 17th.  Bring the Family --- it's a PARTY !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 29, 2018, 05:25 PM
Has anybody been by Sturgeon Pool recently? Wondering how the ice is, and also wondering where does one park for ice fishing?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2018, 08:00 PM
Fifield Outfitters thank your for your reply and the information . Guessing registration spot was by tennis courts of former Presidents/Stevensville resort.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 29, 2018, 09:03 PM
Fifield Outfitters thank your for your reply and the information . Guessing registration spot was by tennis courts of former Presidents/Stevensville resort.
Steve
👍🏻
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LetItBePike on Jan 29, 2018, 09:19 PM
THANK YOU!!


LETITBEPIKE
heres a link to info

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/61486.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 30, 2018, 03:31 PM
anyone been on Huntington or White lake? I was looking to get out there tommorow just wanna be sure the ice is still good
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 30, 2018, 03:37 PM
I was on White lake on Saturday and had 9-10 inches of clear black ice under me. What I didn't have under me was any fish and 2 other groups fishing did about the same.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 30, 2018, 03:39 PM
anyone been on Huntington or White lake? I was looking to get out there tommorow just wanna be sure the ice is still good
I was out there last friday on Huntington and the ice was good. I would have to say white lake is good to go also. we were on Swan lake sunday and there was 10 inches of hard water on that lake. Hope this helps.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 30, 2018, 04:02 PM
anyone been on Huntington or White lake? I was looking to get out there tommorow just wanna be sure the ice is still good

The Northern shores take a beating with the noon to dusk sun...23F now dropping all night ...have a plan B location and/or a plank/ladder to get across the sketchy shoreline... plenty of ice...access is the key/problem.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 30, 2018, 07:43 PM
thanks guys appreciate it  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 30, 2018, 11:35 PM
Forgot to mention....while fishing Huntington on Friday we met Fifield_Outfitters and spent the day fishing next to them.  First time I saw a Propane auger in action, and actually they drilled a bunch of holes for us, relieving a couple of Septogenarians of a laborious task.  Thanks a bunch guys !!!  Incidentally..... Fifield are Hunting Outfitters & Guides....you should check them out when hunting season approaches....they have a very interesting program!!!  And...HEY... Fifield....what are we going to do with all those HUGE fish we all caught ?????? LOLOL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: p13mc on Jan 31, 2018, 09:11 AM
perch assasin Let us know what the shoreline looks like and how you do.... Plan on hitting it Friday with the fam.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 31, 2018, 12:08 PM
Just drove around to White Lake, SB, Toronto and Kiamesha. Shorelines are fine on all except at in and outflows.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: p13mc on Jan 31, 2018, 12:21 PM
Just drove around to White Lake, SB, Toronto and Kiamesha. Shorelines are fine on all except at in and outflows.

Gam

Thank you.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Jan 31, 2018, 12:58 PM
Forgot to mention....while fishing Huntington on Friday we met Fifield_Outfitters and spent the day fishing next to them.  First time I saw a Propane auger in action, and actually they drilled a bunch of holes for us, relieving a couple of Septogenarians of a laborious task.  Thanks a bunch guys !!!  Incidentally..... Fifield are Hunting Outfitters & Guides....you should check them out when hunting season approaches....they have a very interesting program!!!  And...HEY... Fifield....what are we going to do with all those HUGE fish we all caught ?????? LOLOL
Iceballs whatever you do don't and I repeat DON'T give out our gps coords to that hot spot we were on over in Huntington 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 that spot only holds little big fish 😂😂
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 31, 2018, 04:11 PM
Hey Gamalot, I don’t see many posts about Kiamesha. Do you know if there is good fishing there? Just wondering?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 31, 2018, 04:18 PM
Hey Gamalot, I don’t see many posts about Kiamesha. Do you know if there is good fishing there? Just wondering?

I swung by there today hoping to find out some info about the lake. Only one guy fishing but out toward the middle and I did not talk with him. Years ago when the Concord was still open they used to stock trout for their fishing guests. I have lived here all of my 65 years and honestly don't know a thing about the lake. It was always private and might still be but I do see guys fishing all the time. What is in there now, how deep it is and all that info would be good to know but I don't have any contacts to get the answers from. I would bet perch, pickerel, bass, maybe crappie and maybe even trout and eyes.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 31, 2018, 05:53 PM
Thanks  Gamalot, I just checked the DEC website for Sullivan county fishing. Kiamesha is listed as a lake to fish, so I would assume it is public. It just seems funny that that lake is never mentioned on this thread. It’s must be either really good and no one wants to talk about it or it’s a dead lake. I guess I won’t know unless I get off my *ss and go try it one weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 31, 2018, 06:28 PM
Thanks  Gamalot, I just checked the DEC website for Sullivan county fishing. Kiamesha is listed as a lake to fish, so I would assume it is public. It just seems funny that that lake is never mentioned on this thread. It’s must be either really good and no one wants to talk about it or it’s a dead lake. I guess I won’t know unless I get off my *ss and go try it one weekend.

There is no public launch that I know of and no real designated parking area. I do see guys in small row boats and kayaks but all are car top size. Like I said, it was always private when the Concord was in operation but I guess now it is open for fishing. I will do some scouting there after ice out and see what I can find.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Feb 01, 2018, 06:40 AM
fished Huntington on Wednesday 6am to 6pm pretty slow had 2 perch and half a dozen crappie. Ice was in great shape 9 to 10 inches everywhere i drilled shoreline at the boat launch was as solid as it gets
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 01, 2018, 11:14 AM
Thank you everyone for the ice conditions reports glad our local ice is holding up with recent rains and warm temperatures.
Dave327 like Gamalot posted there are a couple pull offs from route 42 along Kiamesha Lake shoreline I saw a couple groups parked and fishing close to road in mid January. Always thought lake was private property and posted but have seen a few anglers accessing lake from these spots on route 42 over the years.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 01, 2018, 11:45 AM
Just checked my local lakes northern access ...seems fine ...its a beach and get sun all day. May try and get out tomorrow if that wind isn't to brutal.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 02, 2018, 10:58 AM
Hey hardwater, I was on that northern beach last Sunday with a wheeler, a couple of large chunks broke off but they held our machines. I'm glad this cold and cloudy tightened it up. We are possibly heading there tomorrow night for the crappies, Sunday more in the middle to jig up some perch. A neighbor broke down and got a sonar (he calls me 'jigmeister'), he wants to learn it better. Hope you got out today, the wind is howling now here in Orange Co...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 02, 2018, 11:51 AM
Hey hardwater, I was on that northern beach last Sunday with a wheeler, a couple of large chunks broke off but they held our machines. I'm glad this cold and cloudy tightened it up. We are possibly heading there tomorrow night for the crappies, Sunday more in the middle to jig up some perch. A neighbor broke down and got a sonar (he calls me 'jigmeister'), he wants to learn it better. Hope you got out today, the wind is howling now here in Orange Co...

Not today ...going to hit it hard tomorrow..think near the hole...so "jigmeister" ??? Is that your new moniker ?PM me where/when your going tomorrow  I can meet you ..I think I will be solo as my buds are busy this weekend .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Feb 02, 2018, 02:48 PM
Hard and Blue, I've been fishing for pannies and crappies hard the last few weeks over there away from the bucket crowd. I was last out there Tues afternoon for a few hrs. Ice was only 5" where I've been fishing in 16fow. Hope it held up for this weekend. I'm trying early tomorrow. I'll be solo wearing a long blue hooded parka near the island. Stop by.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 02, 2018, 06:14 PM
Does anyone know if the lakes are safe in Harriman & can you use a gas auger on them ? Also is Bluelake in Sterling Forest safe to fish. I know you can only use a hand auger on there/ Thanks for any info. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 02, 2018, 06:22 PM
Tiiorati is open in the park and blue lake is open at Sterling.
They are the two lakes open as of today. Fished blue lake this evening for about an hour. One bite, no fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 02, 2018, 06:28 PM
blue lake was about 10" today as dave327 a few flags no fish and very windy this afternoon. 23° when we left
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 02, 2018, 07:07 PM
Thanks Dave. Can you use gas augers on Tiorate ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 02, 2018, 10:06 PM
we have been using gas augers with no issues in  harriman park on any of the lakes other then blue lake in Sterling forest
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 03, 2018, 12:50 AM
Thanks for the info. Maybe I'll hit tiorati Sunday morning and stay close to home. Walt.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 03, 2018, 06:40 AM
Hard and Blue, I've been fishing for pannies and crappies hard the last few weeks over there away from the bucket crowd. I was last out there Tues afternoon for a few hrs. Ice was only 5" where I've been fishing in 16fow. Hope it held up for this weekend. I'm trying early tomorrow. I'll be solo wearing a long blue hooded parka near the island. Stop by.

5 inches that's not good ...which island will you be near  by the dam or by the inlet/outlet by division pond ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: morganycfish on Feb 05, 2018, 04:55 PM
How's the Ice looking in southern Duchess and Putnam County? thinking of hitting Gleneida or Sylvan. Anyone have a report?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BKsFrostyBalls on Feb 06, 2018, 01:12 PM
West Branch had about 6-8 inches on Sunday. Fishing was slow but got my first ever Salmon from the reservoir!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 06, 2018, 01:34 PM
any1 have any information on the highland lake derby. registration time and location?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 06, 2018, 01:50 PM
Info posted on the Contest and Derby section of New York board
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 07, 2018, 08:02 PM
After spending a week in Key West and a week in Arizona it'll be nice to get back out on the hardwater. Hitting a local lake in O.C. tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Feb 08, 2018, 11:01 AM
Be careful out there guys. My two buddies went through on Greenwood yesterday. They got out and both are fine. Some of those heavily fished areas have some bad spots. Good luck and be safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 08, 2018, 03:49 PM
Hey anybody fishing the Morningside lake contest Saturday?? Looks like fun contest for the kids. I see a couple of walleye caught each year. Anybody know ice thickness and how shorelines are??? Thinking about bringing ATV. Thanks jeff
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 08, 2018, 06:37 PM
There was anywhere from 5”-7” of ice and lots of open water in spots. Got a mixed bag of fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2018, 07:46 PM
jghunter check this website ,scroll to bottom of page look for Hurleyville fire dept. ice fishing click on it will take you to info. on the contest. When I fished contest years back ATV's and snowmobiles were allowed lake gets crowed be careful driving and have registration up to date DEC officers likely to be present.

      www.hurleyvilleny.com (http://www.hurleyvilleny.com)


Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 08, 2018, 07:55 PM
Thanks Steve. ATV is all registered. I'm used to driving in crowds just got back from northern challenge Tupper Lake. 1500 guys lol tip ups where like land mines!!!!! Jeff
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 09, 2018, 06:00 AM
I was up at the northern Challenge as well.  That lake looked like a pin cushion!!   We only got a couple perch. 

We did better the day after on Saranac Lake with a few nice pike.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 09, 2018, 07:45 AM
Had 18 tip ups at northern challenge not one flag all day. Got away from the crowds in back Bay. Every year fishing gets worse. Pike are very small also in that lake. Jeff
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 09, 2018, 02:39 PM
Between the group of us, we had 70 tip ups out.

 I’m not sure if I’ll do it again next year, it was really pretty disappointing.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: grumpyoldude on Feb 09, 2018, 02:54 PM
Anyone fishing Morningside contest and bring a sled or ATV, have everything in order, Ins, Reg, Helmets, solid tow bar if your towing the kids. Great contest for fun, but the DEC is out in a group! Goes for the King of the Ice, on White Lake, DEC likes to get ice fishermen in a school [lol]Grumpy ol' dude  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishingfamily0509 on Feb 09, 2018, 04:33 PM
Myself my husband and our youngest daughter will be fishing morning side tomorrow anyone else going to be there?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 09, 2018, 07:20 PM
I will be there with my son. Wife and daughter coming later in day. Jeff
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 10, 2018, 06:12 PM
so how'd everyone do? Heard of some nice fish being caught
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Feb 11, 2018, 11:34 AM
Anybody have any ice reports for Putnam county?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 11, 2018, 01:34 PM
Fun warm day on Morningside!! 12"ice. Didn't win but me and my son got 6 pickerel 4 slab crappie up to 12" one yellow Perch and 2 big blue gills.  5ft of water. Fun time!!  No walleye caught by anyone. Jeff
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 11, 2018, 01:41 PM
jghunter thanks for report on Hurleyville Fire dept. contest ,happy to hear your son and you had a good day.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2018, 02:24 PM
Didn't think there was walleye in Morningside its not on the DEC's walleye stocking list. Did the fire department put walleye in Morningside to catch? DEC pretty much only puts walleye in the Rio and the Titicus (sp?) down this way. Everything else is Albany and north. They don't even stock Swinging Bridge or Greenwood Lake (NJ puts muskie and walleye in GWL)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 11, 2018, 02:49 PM
Walleyes are in Swinging Bridge, Rio, Mongaup Falls, Cliff lake, Toronto, White Lake, Morningside, Loch Sheldrake and White lake. Not sure of who or how they got stocked in all those lakes but know for sure they are there. Unlike the big lakes up north they are not an easy fish to target and probably not in the numbers like other fish here.  I can count on one hand how many I have caught over many years of fishing down here but they sure are a nice eating fish. Seems to me they are more of a night time predator fish and it is pretty rare to get one fishing during the day. White lake has some real nice Lake Trout but damn few ever get caught and I suspect most guys don't really target them where they hang. We tend to fish different down here than in other more northern lakes.

So far this season has been a dismal failure IMO but mainly because I go for the big fish and don't really care about the standard fare of perch, crappie and pickerel. Getting completely skunked out on the ice is still a nice day out as far as I'm concerned and better if you do it with a couple buddies in the middle of a long boring winter.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2018, 03:14 PM
Walleyes are in Swinging Bridge, Rio, Mongaup Falls, Cliff lake, Toronto, White Lake, Morningside, Loch Sheldrake and White lake. Not sure of who or how they got stocked in all those lakes but know for sure they are there.

Swinging Bridge, Rio, Mongaup Falls, Cliff lake are all connected so when you stock one really you stock all of em. I know way back in the day DEC use to stock swinging bridge and Mongaup but forget what years. I believe the year the dam broke they stopped stocking Swinging Bridge. Also swinging Bridge Rio and Mongaup seem to be able to sustain their respective walleye populations due to the forage and available spawning habitat in those respective bodies of water. The DEC website only goes back to 2011 with stocking information unfortunately so can't find that out. I know for certain they're in White Lake... someone catches one every year there during the tourney. Looking at the contour map for Morningside I would imagine the walleye that are/were in there would get caught pretty quickly since its small, shallow, and experiences some heavy fishing pressure.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 11, 2018, 03:26 PM
Swinging Bridge, Rio, Mongaup Falls, Cliff lake are all connected so when you stock one really you stock all of em. I know way back in the day DEC use to stock swinging bridge and Mongaup but forget what years. I believe the year the dam broke they stopped stocking Swinging Bridge. The DEC website only goes back to 2011 with stocking information unfortunately so can't find that out. I know for certain they're in White Lake... someone catches one every year there during the tourney. Looking at the contour map for Morningside I would imagine the walleye that are/were in there would get caught pretty quickly since its small, shallow, and experiences some heavy fishing pressure.

Morningside is a bit perplexing with Walleyes. Seems more like a standard pickerel, perch, bass lake to me but I do know some eyes have been caught there. Where they go in the summer warm water is the real question because they like the cold water of around 55* just like the trout. All the others have 50-90 feet deep spots but I don't know how deep MS is.

Gam
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2018, 03:38 PM
Morningside is a bit perplexing with Walleyes. Seems more like a standard pickerel, perch, bass lake to me but I do know some eyes have been caught there. Where they go in the summer warm water is the real question because they like the cold water of around 55* just like the trout. All the others have 50-90 feet deep spots but I don't know how deep MS is.

Gam

Morningside maxes out at 10-12ft lol
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 11, 2018, 03:50 PM
I tried looking for the 10' of water but only found 6' max. Not looking to good for up coming contests highland lake and king of the ice. Warm and lots of rain.?? Jeff
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 11, 2018, 03:52 PM
I tried looking for the 10' of water but only found 6' max. Not looking to good for up coming contests highland lake and king of the ice. Warm and lots of rain.?? Jeff

Every contour map I look at shows 10ft so who knows. But things should refreeze at night the only issue is going to be Wednesday Thursday when its 50
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 11, 2018, 05:30 PM
Every contour map I look at shows 10ft so who knows. But things should refreeze at night the only issue is going to be Wednesday Thursday when its 50

45-50 during the day will soften up the top, melt snow and maybe make some slush but this time of year where there is 10-12 inches of black ice it won't do anything to that. Every night this week is predicted to be at or below 32 so a few hours each afternoon above freezing is not an issue unless we get warm rains. A few inches of snow on top now is perfect but it could be glare ice slick for this coming weekend. I can tell you for sure from being on them that White lake and Toronto are plenty safe in almost all spots with between 10-13 inches of ice. I don't go near the inflow streams any way and SB is just 5 miles from my house but scares me with the river running through it and the water levels changing all the time. Further south in Orange and Dutchess It could be 10 degrees warmer so all bets are off down there.

Gam
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Post by: kbaez on Feb 11, 2018, 09:39 PM
took a break from ice fishing to get in on the steelhead action up on the salmon river
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 11, 2018, 11:26 PM
In case you missed it....... check out my post about the HIGHLAND LAKE ICE FISHING CONTEST (and our IceShanty.com Get-Together at the lake).

If you've attended this contest in the past, you already know how much fun we've had getting together for food, fun & fishing at this event.  Let's make this year better than ever!!  Who's coming out ?????
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 12, 2018, 05:16 AM
Fun contest great food!! Fishing Highland Lake is usually pretty good lots of action. I will be there with my buddy and possibly my son always have a great time. Just hope this warm spell doesn't mess things up. Jeff
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Post by: Dave327 on Feb 13, 2018, 07:12 PM
Me and kbaez are planning on making the Highland lake contest, I hope the ice holds up through this warm spell.
Hopefully me and kbaez will get to meet some of the ice shanty crew.
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 13, 2018, 07:14 PM
Cannot get on Chodikee. 1.2" ice with a foot of water before the ice begins again at the launch dock. Went up to a small higher elevation pond , 10" solid ice, not a bite.
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Post by: djn249 on Feb 14, 2018, 06:58 AM
Any current status on Highland before this unwanted warm air rolls in?
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Post by: Fifield_Outf on Feb 14, 2018, 04:03 PM
Lakes should be fine as it's still cold at night but be safe just in case out there
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 14, 2018, 04:28 PM
TRAGEDY !!!!!  Woke up this morning with a giant head cold, thus deep-sixing my plans to fish the two contests this coming weekend.  Just don't want to take the chance of turning this into the dreaded Flu !!!
For all interested, I heard from the Mahogany Ridge Fishing & Hunting club yesterday, who told me the ice is fine and the contest on Highland Lake is a "Go".  If you are concerned, the club has a FaceBook page and will be posting any changes, If they occur.

Good Luck to all you IceShanty.com members fishing the contests....catch 'em up !!!!
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Post by: Dave327 on Feb 14, 2018, 08:08 PM
Sorry to hear your not feeling well and are going to miss the contests. get well soon.
Thanks for the update about Highland contest.
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Post by: Travis Rage on Feb 14, 2018, 09:48 PM
Any info on swinging bridge now? Gonna head there for the first time solo and spud spud spud
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Post by: fishon723 on Feb 15, 2018, 07:37 AM
I will be up at the Highland contest with a few others. Looks like it will be a lot of fun. Look forward to meeting you guys you up there. I will be pulling an otter Lodge on a smitty.
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Post by: kb on Feb 15, 2018, 07:53 AM
 I went out to a small local pond here in Dutchess, caught a few crappy but more importantly there was still 11 inches of ice and it’s just starting to get soft around the edges.

 I’m hoping to get one more weekend on the ice locally   
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Post by: BruceT on Feb 15, 2018, 10:06 AM
I am thinking, that we should be campaigning for opening ice fishing on the reservoir west of the Hudson.  I would start with an email campaign to the State Economic Development folks, State Tourism and the Assembly/Senate members in our area.  The premise would be to generate economic benefit to communities in the Catskills.  These area's are some of the most economically depressed areas in the State and the revenue from ice fisher persons could be significant (hotels, dinners/restaurants, bait, fishing tackle, guides etc).  I think the Governor if he see's upstate economic benefits will push DEP and NYSDEC to change the rules.  There are enough of us on IceShanty that a barrage of e-mails could effect change.
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Post by: jiignut on Feb 15, 2018, 10:41 AM
Heck yea! They finally opened up for recreational boating. For a summer I had my sunfish sailboat on the Neversink.
The argument would be about drawdown. But what about Swinging bridge and Toronto reservoirs, they draw down also. The Neversink is naturally fed so less fluctuations than others except summer it can get low.
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 15, 2018, 10:59 AM
I would be on the Roundout every decent fishing day!

The state just opened a big new gambling casino in Monticello and I just never figured a place that big and that nice could possibly survive here in Sullivan county. Boy was I wrong. They can't hire enough staff willing to work and the place is mobbed every day since it opened last week.

If they opened the Roundout, Neversink, Ashokan, Pepacton, Cannonsville and Downsville reservoirs to ice fishing the NY Catskills would become a premier winter hot spot.

Gam
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Post by: bowski76 on Feb 15, 2018, 11:48 AM
I think the main reason they don't open the reservoirs WOH for ice fishing is because of the water levels constantly changing, it would be dangerous.
I belong to a club on the Pepacton and I observe the ever changing water levels. They draw off WOH to keep the EOH rezzies at a constant level.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 15, 2018, 02:30 PM
I think the main reason they don't open the reservoirs WOH for ice fishing is because of the water levels constantly changing, it would be dangerous.
I belong to a club on the Pepacton and I observe the ever changing water levels. They draw off WOH to keep the EOH rezzies at a constant level.

I don't believe that is a reason at all. They draw off water from Toronto and Swinging bridge all winter long and it sure is a PITA getting on and off but the ice floats on top no matter where the water level goes, up or down. The NY City Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) makes all the rules on these western NY City water supply reservoirs and I think they just don't want to be bothered for 3 months of every year and just like the lakes on the other side of the Hudson they would have yahoos out there on 2 inches of ice in early January and late March and the bodies won't be found until late April early May.All of these reservoirs have currents running through them, springs under them and streams and creeks running into them. You could be fishing on a foot of ice in one spot and 100 yards away on 2 inches. I live 5 miles from Swinging bridge and pass right by it when I  go ice fishing. The Mongaup river runs clear through it, Cliff lake empties into it and a number of pretty large brooks flow into it making for sketchy ice in a lot of places. Good that it is open to fishing hard water but I avoid it except on very cold winters when most ice on all the other local lakes gets well over a foot thick. SB is good now but it won't be for long once the rivers and creeks start thawing and running hard. Think about this. The King contest used to be held on SB for a long time before they switched over to White lake. The switch was made because the ice usually sucks on SB.

Gam
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 15, 2018, 06:36 PM
Checked the ice on a local spot today and was surprised to find 8-10 inches. Although the further I went out while checking the ice was starting to get honeycombed. Be safe out there. Think my next and last trip out will be up at Sacandaga next weekend.
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 16, 2018, 07:36 AM
Hi anybody check white lake or highland lake after this rain??? Jeff
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 16, 2018, 07:47 AM
Hi anybody check white lake or highland lake after this rain??? Jeff

White Lake had 13.5 inches of ice on Monday. It was glare ice and very bumpy from traffic while slushy. It is warm and raining today which should flatten out the top and tonight it will go down into the teens which will freeze it up. The edges are fine, the ice is plenty thick enough and I doubt a day or two of warm weather will hurt anything. 18* tonight, high or 32* tomorrow and low of 24* tomorrow night. Just stay away from the inflows of streams and creeks.

Gam
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 16, 2018, 07:50 AM
Thanks again
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 16, 2018, 07:53 AM
Thanks again

Just bring your creepers and if there might be wind plan to anchor down your shanty or tent.

Gam
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 16, 2018, 07:58 AM
Got creepers and tent anchor . All set thanks
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 16, 2018, 07:41 PM
Highland lake contest for tomorrow

From FB page

CONTEST IS STILL ON. There is generally 6-8 inches but there are also some thin spots, ATV’s ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED DUE TO THIN ICE


https://www.facebook.com/Mahogany-Ridge-Hunting-Fishing-Club-944741532276259/
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 16, 2018, 08:48 PM
Highland lake contest for tomorrow

From FB page

CONTEST IS STILL ON. There is generally 6-8 inches but there are also some thin spots, ATV’s ARE NO LONGER ALLOWED DUE TO THIN ICE


https://www.facebook.com/Mahogany-Ridge-Hunting-Fishing-Club-944741532276259/

Too bad I don't bother with Screw Book and can't post a comment. Why not just mark off the thin spots and let the folks go play? "Generally", 6-8 inches is a go for even a wuss like me. The guy doing the measuring must be using the same ruler I use with my wife, this is - - - 6 inches! Bet it is a foot in most spots.

Gam
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2018, 09:42 PM
TWhy not just mark off the thin spots and let the folks go play?
Gam

One word..... Liability
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2018, 05:46 AM
One word..... Liability

What will be seen at the contest is ATVs and snowmobiles on the ice and fishing the contest but they entered from private properties other than the Sand Beach Bar. Highland is in fact a private lake so they can set any rules they want for those entering from their property but have no control over those entering from other private homes around the lake.

Gam
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 17, 2018, 06:38 AM
Good day best to all attending  Highland Lake and King of the Ice contests this weekend . Loudmouth879,Gamalot thank you gentlemen for recent ice condition reports for your respective areas. To all only attending King of Ice contest below is link to Sullivan County Conservation Club's website believe they also have a Facebook page where you can check for any news on ice conditions and if the contest will be held. You might deal with snow Sunday morning have a good time at either contest.

           www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org (http://www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org) I checked hyperlink it is correct website under Kong of Ice says to check Facebook page for latest ice condition/contest news. Also a question for all of you has anyone ever heard of Sportman's Garage they are providing bait for contest. I'm not familiar with this business.


 IceBalls hope you are feeling better and get over cold quickly. Harwater diehard thank you for update on Highland Lake contest.
Steve
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Post by: BlueSail on Feb 17, 2018, 07:03 AM
A friend talked me into going to King of Ice, ugh, I hope I won't regret it!  :o
He even talked me into bringing my quad, stupid me?
3-400 people??? I'm used to having the ice to myself...should be "interesting".

Any hints on how to deal with crowds and catch a few fish?   ???

Current plans are to be there early, but I bet most peoples will be too.
Planned on jigging with many different jigs, spoons and Swedish pimples. Tip downs at multiple depths...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2018, 07:15 AM
A friend talked me into going to King of Ice, ugh, I hope I won't regret it!  :o
He even talked me into bringing my quad, stupid me?
3-400 people??? I'm used to having the ice to myself...should be "interesting".

Any hints on how to deal with crowds and catch a few fish?   ???

Current plans are to be there early, but I bet most peoples will be too.
Planned on jigging with many different jigs, spoons and Swedish pimples. Tip downs at multiple depths...

It can be a real zoo for sure but usually a good time is had by most. No tips on how or where to catch fish but if you bring your quad you better have all the proper paperwork, registration and insurance proof and be wearing your helmets.

Gam
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 17, 2018, 07:48 AM
BlueSail...bait receipts ...all applicable licenses/registrations ..helmets..ridged tow bar ...Navionics free two week App on your smartphone probably not a bad thing ..... Good luck at KOI

https://webapp.navionics.com/#boating/mapOptions@14&key=kuj%7DFpawgM

https://www.navionics.com/usa/apps/navionics-boating
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2018, 08:44 AM
There should be guys on the forum out on Highland now. I think they have cell service there so maybe one will post how it is going, turn out, ice thickness and if there are machines out there.

Gam
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Post by: kb on Feb 17, 2018, 07:34 PM
I am in Dutchess County and hit the ice this morning.   I needed a plank to get onto the ice. 

 The lake and I went to about 3 feet of thin ice before I got to the good stuff, so be prepared if you’re going to go out tomorrow.

Once I got out I had 9 inches over 20 -30 feet of water.   

We pulled some nice perch out, and the wife lost a decent pickerel. 

 With the snow covering the thin spots, please be careful tomorrow. No fish is worth your life   

  This will probably be my last weekend on the ice, after this will be kayak fishing once the water opens up.  If there are any other members who go out in kayaks, let me know as I would be more than happy to go out with friends.

Not only will I be striper fishing  in the Hudson, I’ll also be hitting the freshwater for perch and crappies.

Congratulations to everybody for finally having a semi-decent winter in years     Lol
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 18, 2018, 06:46 AM
Good morning does anyone who attended Highland Lake contest have a report the Mahogany Ridge Hunting/Fishing club facebook page only has a post thanking all who came out for the event. Looks like a nice day for King of Ice light winds presently here in New Windsor received a couple inches of snow overnight so could be more on ice in Sullivan County.

 Kb I attend the men's lacrosse game at Marist yesterday noticed a few of the small ponds I passed only had skim ice. Forecast for this week will not help ice. Be safe everyone and enjoy what remains on this season.
Steve
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 18, 2018, 12:10 PM
I just returned home from White Lake, King of the Ice contest. It had to be one of the all time most miserable days of ice fishing this year! I arrived there at 4:30 AM to register and was on the ice by 5:30 setting up. I fished the straights between the lakes right where it opens to the White Lake 17B side.

It was OK until about 8 Am when the fierce winds began to blow. I had my Clam 2 man anchored down solid but the winds were so strong I began to get concerned the fabric was going to rip right off and the tent frame poles bent. Had to be gusts well over 30 MPH straight out of the north. Very poor turn out based on years past and those who did not come were the smart ones. I had one good fish on for about 5 minutes but never did see what it was before it spit the hook. I was after the Lake Trout fishing over 70 FOW and the fish came 2 feet right off the very bottom on a 4 inch minnow.

It was brutal and to those who stuck it out my hat is off to you. I packed it in at 11:30 and was happy to get off that miserable lake. I only saw one Pickerel  about 18 inches that was caught up close to the launch and that was all they had caught.

I hate fishing in strong winds and it will take the rest of the day to get my equipment thawed and dried out. Next week looks like a disaster for us hard water guys but there is a measured 12.5 inches of ice where I fished today.

Gam
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 18, 2018, 12:27 PM
Gary:  I hate White Lake....never had a decent day there!!!  Almost makes me glad that I have this head cold and didn't go there !!  Have you heard anything about the Highland Lake contest??  Wondering how everyone did there and if there was a decent gathering of IceShanty.com guys ???
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 18, 2018, 12:46 PM
Gary:  I hate White Lake....never had a decent day there!!!  Almost makes me glad that I have this head cold and didn't go there !!  Have you heard anything about the Highland Lake contest??  Wondering how everyone did there and if there was a decent gathering of IceShanty.com guys ???

White Lake does give up some nice fish but they are few and far between. You didn't miss anything today Rog. I don't fish the Highland contest because no trout or walleyes there and have heard nothing from any members who might have gone to it. I do think they shot their feet saying no machines allowed and I just don't get it with 12.5 inches of good ice on White Lake and unsafe on Highland???? I would expect Huntington to be fine right now as well.

Gam
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 18, 2018, 04:58 PM
Good evening looks like I was wrong about being nice day for King of the Ice . Gamalot sounds like the wind made for a nasty outing wonder if last nights snow helped keep turnout low. IceBalls hope your feeling better guess we will have to wait and see if anyone will post about Highland Lake contest.
Steve
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 18, 2018, 05:31 PM
11.5" on Onteora. Not a bite. Getting out my open water gear.
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Post by: BlueSail on Feb 18, 2018, 07:19 PM
We had a blast at King of the Ice today, fishing was slow but venison sausages, jerky, friends and IPA made it well worth our effort. The wind did occasionally knock over buckets but mild temps kept it very bearable. One member of our party ended up with 6th largest pickerel. Turnout was 380 entrants, they were pleased to see a high number after the last few poor ice years.  A bunch of nice perch were caught nearby too. This was my first venture off my home ice in ~30 years so it was fun to explore new ice. Ended going out this evening at home to catch crappie. Today could've been one of the last of an overall decent ice fishing season. Cheers to all!
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Post by: browningboy4 on Feb 18, 2018, 08:20 PM
I did both and fished next to bluesail today, both were good wind was bad at times but I caught about 40+ fish and had a 24" picky almost got 3rd by a hair...
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 18, 2018, 11:12 PM
11.5" on Onteora. Not a bite. Getting out my open water gear.

Today could've been one of the last of an overall decent ice fishing season. Cheers to all!

If the ice holds through the 25th there will be at least one more week of fishing after that
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 19, 2018, 09:15 AM
BlueSail,Browningboy4 thank you for you reports from King of Ice contest .I checked Times Herald Record website and see history was made yesterday at contest first Queen of the ice . Rae Mootz of Kenoza Lake (Sullivan county) took the title with 26 inch,4.27 pound chain pickerel .

While out on Saturday and Sunday passed several small ponds that had mixture of skim ice/open water those still iced over had grayish looking ice so remember your spud and safety gear if venturing out this week. Getting onto and off ice surface maybe a challenge.
 
Also a couple days back I inquired for info. on business called Sportsman's garage with some searching found address and phone number.

      Sportsman's Garage   (845)-627-3380    72 Third Street Godeffrey,NY.     Bud Flanagan is owner.

Enjoy the President's  Day holiday .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Feb 19, 2018, 10:34 AM
I fished Highland on Saturday my buddy took first with a 15" crappie and I took second with a 14 3/4" crappie. It was a good day on the ice with alot of nice fish caught. Fun little derby. Didn't fish KOI this year but did fish Superior and had a good day with a mixed bag of fish. Superior had around 14" of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 19, 2018, 11:27 AM
Some 2018 KOI Pictures

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipMm_01BwDRfSgIICZb8Nj5xTdTTtIc2YpDglWWkjn1yIfNs8c1rxwvYPK-Cih4Ecg?key=cjREdUNDQzF5NUJPdWU1VlE5bHpSM24tQV9rR293
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Feb 19, 2018, 02:03 PM
Superior camera work Tom !!!  Looks like you all had fun. Sorry I couldn't be there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 19, 2018, 03:00 PM
Not my photos IB ..just passing along from SCCC FB post .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 19, 2018, 11:10 PM
They're saying March is going to be colder than average... if the ice holds up we should be good to go
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: esoxnepa on Feb 20, 2018, 07:39 AM
Who is saying that?  The NOAA monthly prediction map has March running at a 30% chance for being above normal temperatures on average.

The 8-14 day, taking us to March 5th, is also around a 30% chance for above average.

Basically, they give me hope for quick open water and sadness for their being safe ice.


They're saying March is going to be colder than average... if the ice holds up we should be good to go
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mikey Ice on Feb 20, 2018, 09:39 AM
Time to get the boat ready , these mild temps are gonna put an end to the shorelines in no time at all
It was too good to last after such a bitter cold December and January
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 20, 2018, 11:34 AM
Superior camera work Tom !!! 

I especially love the multiple photos of the port-a-potties!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 20, 2018, 11:54 AM
Who is saying that?  The NOAA monthly prediction map has March running at a 30% chance for being above normal temperatures on average.

The 8-14 day, taking us to March 5th, is also around a 30% chance for above average.

Basically, they give me hope for quick open water and sadness for their being safe ice.

I've should've said "Near or slightly below average" Starting Monday back into the 20's at night Anything that thaws will lock back up. Just have to make it through tomorrow

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Feb 20, 2018, 11:55 AM
no trout at king of the ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 20, 2018, 03:38 PM
fishon723 congratulations to your friend and you on the crappie's. thank you for the report . Hardwater Diehard thanks for link to SCCC face book King of Ice 2018 photos.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Feb 20, 2018, 05:30 PM
we fished both Highland and The King. In the Highland event we caught 29 pickerel and roughly 20 perch. We placed 2nd for perch in that event. The King event was a rough one , no one around us was catching crap! we started off hot as in the first 15 mins we had 2 flags and 2 perch came up the hole but no size to them. Our next real flag and not wind related came at 2 pm and up came a 21 inch eye : ) , we placed 2 in the walleye which made a bad day turn good. Overall 2 events and 2 seconds !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 20, 2018, 06:46 PM
we fished both Highland and The King. In the Highland event we caught 29 pickerel and roughly 20 perch. We placed 2nd for perch in that event. The King event was a rough one , no one around us was catching crap! we started off hot as in the first 15 mins we had 2 flags and 2 perch came up the hole but no size to them. Our next real flag and not wind related came at 2 pm and up came a 21 inch eye : ) , we placed 2 in the walleye which made a bad day turn good. Overall 2 events and 2 seconds !

You did well FO! I think we fished close again. I was left from the launch and toward 17B, White lake but right in the straights where it opens to the lake. I went for the deep water and got there at 4 AM and on the ice right after 5 when I finally got through the registration line for my badge.  That was a very serious blow right around 8 AM when it first started and those winds ran right out of the north for a direct slam on me, my snowdog machine and my shanty. I had everything anchored down real good but even then it was tough on the clam fabric and the frame poles. I don't get any wind flags with my tip ups and only had three flags all morning and just one good fish on for a few minutes. I didn't even see many marks on the finder all morning long so I know I picked the wrong spot again on White Lake. I pulled out at noon after talking on the phone with buddies fishing on the Koneuonga side who were also getting skunked but not as badly hammered by the winds. They caught 3 dink perch and 2 small slime darts and stayed all day past the end. I tossed every trick in my box down but if you don't see any fish on the finder it becomes a wasted effort. White is a tough lake to do well in unless you go for the pan fish and move around a lot until you find them. I've never caught an eye there yet and only a couple lake trout but never through the ice. I fished it 3 times last week moving around a bit and I did see marks and have lookers but skunked all three times while targeting the big boys. I really did expect a nice fish early before the light but it was not to be when the one fish spit the hook half way up from 60 feet. Another guy I talked with got one decent eye about 15 inches that lived to fight again and he was fishing in 8 feet of water. I got home right around 1:30 and damn if the winds didn't die right down telling me I should have stuck it out. I have fished the KOI a half dozen times now and never had a fish worth registering but have got a few real slammers out of there over the years. Where I fished on Sunday was the same spot I fished on Friday and had lots of action and good marks but that spot was the dead sea for the contest.

Congrats on at least placing.

Gam 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 20, 2018, 08:37 PM
I had a good day on the 10th. All released. Best trout day ever on the ice! Didn't have anyone to take a picture of the big one on the ice. Just made the improved Pooleys Lip Ripper the night before!
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 21, 2018, 07:36 AM
Nice trout Pooley, you had a banner day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 21, 2018, 07:47 AM
Very nice Pooley and you made me hungry just looking at those fresh trout. I find a nice 18-20 inch trout makes a perfect meal for the wife and me the very night I catch it. I only ever keep just one because there is this thing in my head that says fresh caught trout means never frozen and goes directly from the water to the oven.

That is the type of fishing I like the best but too far to drive to find good trout from here.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 21, 2018, 08:54 AM
Fifield Outdoors congratulations on a good weekend of fishing. happy to see Ice shanty members among the prize winners at Highland Lake contest and KOI. Pooley thanks for the photos beautiful trout.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishon723 on Feb 21, 2018, 07:10 PM
Thanks Mr Clean. Had a great time up on Highland Lake it was the first time we fished there. Pooley awesome day congrats on those beautiful trout. Hopefully the ice will hold up some where close by. Good luck to all and be safe out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 21, 2018, 07:22 PM
I just read theres a fishing contest on Saratoga Lake this Sunday. All fish have to be weighed in live then they will be released. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 23, 2018, 09:13 AM
BlueSail,Browningboy4 thank you for you reports from King of Ice contest .I checked Times Herald Record website and see history was made yesterday at contest first Queen of the ice . Rae Mootz of Kenoza Lake (Sullivan county) took the title with 26 inch,4.27 pound chain pickerel .

While out on Saturday and Sunday passed several small ponds that had mixture of skim ice/open water those still iced over had grayish looking ice so remember your spud and safety gear if venturing out this week. Getting onto and off ice surface maybe a challenge.
 
Also a couple days back I inquired for info. on business called Sportsman's garage with some searching found address and phone number.

      Sportsman's Garage   (845)-627-3380    72 Third Street Godeffrey,NY.     Bud Flanagan is owner.

Enjoy the President's  Day holiday .
Steve

I am pretty sure the Sportsman's garage number is 672-3380 and not 627!

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 23, 2018, 10:46 PM
Gamalot I just checked and you are correct about phone number for Sportsman's Garage . Thank you for catching my mistake.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 26, 2018, 03:57 PM
Welp that's a wrap for this ice season. Was a slow 3 days on Sacandaga but we managed a couple fish. There was still 18" of ice up there which was a nice surprise. Overall was a good season for me didn't fish much but did manage a new pb walleye that measured 26" which was caught locally. All in all a good season. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Mar 01, 2018, 07:14 PM
How's white lake looking after all this weather? I haven't seen any updates on if it's still holding strong or if the shore lines have gave way.

Thanks,
Ryan
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Chaz13 on Mar 01, 2018, 08:44 PM
Last Sunday the shore was starting to open up by the WLFD beach, haven't been by it since.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Mar 01, 2018, 09:42 PM
Thanks bud 👍🏻
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: chris35 on Mar 02, 2018, 12:38 PM
looking to go out tomorrow to bethel area does anyone know  how the lakes in the area are ?  ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Mar 07, 2018, 06:45 AM
Overall a good season, still have some fillets in freezer.
Only complaint I have now is this weather, two storms in a row, winter wonderland and all that stuff, but look out over the lake and see WATER!!!??  ???Always sad to see waves and a foot or two of snow on the ground   >:(
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 07, 2018, 09:23 AM
I have been on generator power since last Friday's storm and no electric in sight or even the O&R electric company doing work. I guess I am in the forgotten land out here and hoping this storm fizzles out before the predicted 10-18 inches. Only around 6 inches so far.

The ice seemed to have melted right after the King contest so I put most of my gear away then. Thought about making a trip up north but even they are not as solid as they typically are this time of the season.

I'll be just as happy getting on the open water for the trout opener where I always do much better.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Miles59 on Mar 07, 2018, 11:49 AM
Gam,

So superior is done for the year, even with the cold lately?  We were hoping for one more day there.

I was on generator power from Saturday morning until 1:40 AM last night.   First Con Edison said the estimate was Tuesday night, but then they extended it to Friday!  There was hope last night when I saw a bucket truck caravan drive by as I refueled the generator. It truly sucked for 3 1/2 nights
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 07, 2018, 12:56 PM
Gam,

So superior is done for the year, even with the cold lately?  We were hoping for one more day there.

I was on generator power from Saturday morning until 1:40 AM last night.   First Con Edison said the estimate was Tuesday night, but then they extended it to Friday!  There was hope last night when I saw a bucket truck caravan drive by as I refueled the generator. It truly sucked for 3 1/2 nights

I just saw my very first Orange and Rockland Utility truck go by my house. I complain about the gas cost to keep things running but it sure is good to have the generator when the power goes out for a week + at a time.

I don't fish Superior the last time I checked my usual haunts, Toronto and White Lake it was my opinion both were done. Could be others brave enough to still go out but just too sketchy for this man.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 20, 2018, 01:26 PM
Fishing has been great. Super aggressive perch. Chase chase chase slam it. Better than 1st ice.
Very little snow on ice after all we had. Slight to no open edges. 3 degrees this morning, 37 now at 2:30.
Going to make a nice outing this afternoon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 20, 2018, 01:28 PM
Small glow fireball jig with a few small mealworms has been the ticket.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Aug 30, 2018, 12:53 PM
Good resource

https://data.ny.gov/Recreation/Fish-Stocking-Lists-Actual-Beginning-2011/9hpx-asd8
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Aug 31, 2018, 10:09 PM
Thank you for the link to stocking information. Hope your having a good Summer and open water fishing season.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 19, 2018, 01:24 PM
From WPDH interview

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Sep 19, 2018, 01:32 PM
I hate predictions like this. Sounds like a real bad year for ice to get safe down here.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Sep 19, 2018, 02:00 PM
WPDH the radio station in Poughkeepsie?
Use to listen to them in jr and high school... :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Sep 19, 2018, 02:31 PM
WPDH the radio station in Poughkeepsie?
Use to listen to them in jr and high school... :o

That's the one  :afro: :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Sep 19, 2018, 02:55 PM
I am sure my wife pays WPDH's electric bill advertising her casino on their station every day 24/7/365. I can't get any FM station over here in Forestburgh except one from Honesdale.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 02, 2018, 07:38 AM
I just got this today. Not sure it tells us if the ice will firm up early or not but I have my hopes.

National Weather Forecasting, LLC
 Meteorological Consulting, Forecasting & Analysis
 “Serving Clients with Expert Weather Services Since 1985
 Main Office at Teterboro Airport – Teterboro, N.J.
 Mailing: P.O. Box 1063 - Lodi, N.J. 07644
 Phone: 201-288-1824 – Fax: 201-257-8462
 “Serving Clients with Expert Weather Services Since 1985”
 Email: [email protected] Website: www.nationalweatherfor ecasting.com
Attention: Storm Warning Client – Director/Supt./Owner
From: Dan Ventola
Date: 10/1/18
LONG RANGE WINTER FORECAST: 2018-2019 For NY state,
NYC/Long Island, New Jersey and eastern PA.
Second in a series of long range winter forecasts. Our first one was sent on
August 1, 2018. These long range winter forecasts are sent to our clients on
August 1, October 1 and the final on December 1. This update is as of October 1,
2018. Next long range will be sent on December 1, 2018.
If you recall, last summer, we had a very accurate long range winter forecast.
We work with various experts on long range forecasting and combine those
forecasts with our own in-house meteorologists analyses and come up with the a
highly accurate long range forecast. As we know, long range forecasting can be
a very tough road to hoe but we do our best and the below information is what
we have come up with. The following is our second long range winter forecast
for the upcoming winter. Next one to be sent on December 1, 2018.
______________________ ______________________ ____________________
LONG RANGE WINTER WEATHER FORECAST: DECEMBER 1, 2018 TO
MARCH 31, 2019.
Headline: Above normal Snowfall for the winter. And
temperatures will average slightly below normal.
Look for our first cold air outbreak early this season, around MID OCTOBER.
Also, we are forecasting an early start to winter in terms of the odds of snowfall.
Watch for something as early as late October to mid November then more
significant “events” later November and December.
January will have it’s usual “January thaw” but not last too long. Still above
normal snowfall in January. February and March look to be closer to normal
temperatures with February above normal snowfall and March near normal
snowfall.
More specifically, we are forecasting snow totals this winter to be 35% to 55%
above normal totals! Temperatures will average 1 to 3 degrees below normal
with some periods of excessively cold air.
Thank you.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Oct 02, 2018, 11:33 AM
Awesome!!    Glad to hear.  My summer fishing was a bust, I’m hoping winter will be better..


With deer season kissing in as of the first, good luck and stay safe all.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 15, 2018, 03:34 PM
https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/2018-2019-us-winter-forecast-storms-to-target-mid-atlantic-snow-and-ice-to-strike-the-southern-plains/70006208
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: joechicago on Nov 13, 2018, 11:46 AM
Holy cow, winter's almost here already. We've got winter seasons here on the saltwater, but I would like to try some hardwater fishing this year. I'll be watching the ice reports from down here on the coast. Good luck all.

Joe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Nov 13, 2018, 12:10 PM
Holy cow, winter's almost here already. We've got winter seasons here on the saltwater, but I would like to try some hardwater fishing this year. I'll be watching the ice reports from down here on the coast. Good luck all.

Joe

Mid 20s the past few mornings here in Sullivan County with a light dusting of snow this morning. I rarely ever see safe ice, IMO! 6", much before the new year. I will be pleasantly surprised if it comes early this season and not at all surprised if it doesn't. Rifle deer season starts on Saturday and in the past I have needed a T shirt and bug spray sitting in a tree for a few days on the first week. I doubt this year will be like this but again, it wont surprise me with this funky weather pattern we have had all year long. Keep watching as the forum will begin getting busy in short order.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Nov 14, 2018, 03:33 AM
Hello guys just checking in ...  always like to see what’s going on ...  best of luck deer hunting KB ..  I will be out there Saturday...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Nov 14, 2018, 07:18 PM
If I didn’t have too much to do between work and the honey-do list, I help out for the sake of just helps out. 

Good luck. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: domfy on Nov 16, 2018, 10:57 AM
We're getting close now... wondering if anyone has ever attempted a camera on any of the NYC reservoirs? Don't imagine it'd be worth it with our water clarity, but I've never tried. Anyone?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Nov 19, 2018, 12:28 AM
We're getting close now... wondering if anyone has ever attempted a camera on any of the NYC reservoirs? Don't imagine it'd be worth it with our water clarity, but I've never tried. Anyone?

I've tried on a smaller lake in Sullivan County. Main problem is water clarity and sunlight. When the ice is covered by snow it blocks a lot of sunlight from getting through so the bottom ends up pretty dark on camera.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 19, 2018, 09:15 AM
The small ponds/lakes that usually lock up first are locked up now ...some really gray ice ..but locked up.. not safe enough to test but nice to see so early .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 19, 2018, 09:54 AM
Hello good to see people returning as we wait for the start of another ice fishing season. May all of you have Happy Thanksgivings with family and friends.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: domfy on Nov 20, 2018, 09:19 AM
Yea... I was thinking of adding one to the arsenal but I doubt it'd be worth it for our reservoirs. Just another thing to lug out there lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Nov 20, 2018, 09:45 AM
I’m guessing on my observations of waters in the area and the forecast, Saturday morning might be a shallow pond GO time. Don’t try this at home.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Nov 20, 2018, 12:24 PM
I believe it was two or three years ago I drilled a couple of holes the day after Thanksgiving...that pond has been iced over since last week, and unless last night's rain caused havoc, I will be venturing out Friday or Saturday to jig for some panfish. But on the other hand it was two or three years ago that I went sailing on a lake near that pond...one way or the other I guess.
Getting excited for the upcoming season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 20, 2018, 12:37 PM
I believe it was two or three years ago I drilled a couple of holes the day after Thanksgiving...that pond has been iced over since last week, and unless last night's rain caused havoc, I will be venturing out Friday or Saturday to jig for some panfish. But on the other hand it was two or three years ago that I went sailing on a lake near that pond...one way or the other I guess.
Getting excited for the upcoming season.

Thinking the same thing ..Jet sled and some plastics ..doesn't look to be much wind for Friday or Saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Nov 20, 2018, 01:40 PM
Will definitely be checking Friday, nice day!
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Nov 20, 2018, 11:45 PM
Hi Guys.... nice to see the "Old Crew" is still active !!!  Down here in Nassau County, the Striped Bass are jumping into the boat!!!  Some pretty nice Blackfishing too !!  The years are creeping up on the old IceBalls and pains and medical issues are factoring in these days.  Don't know if I'll be able to hit the ice this season, but I'm certainly going to try !!  As they say " The golden Years can Kiss My Ass" !!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Nov 23, 2018, 03:56 PM
        Hello Iceballs nice to here from you... Yes some fof the guys at work were catching the stripped Bass a lot of them ..They bring some in for me Tasty indeed.... :) :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Nov 23, 2018, 05:30 PM
Hi Guys.... nice to see the "Old Crew" is still active !!!  Down here in Nassau County, the Striped Bass are jumping into the boat!!!  Some pretty nice Blackfishing too !!  The years are creeping up on the old IceBalls and pains and medical issues are factoring in these days.  Don't know if I'll be able to hit the ice this season, but I'm certainly going to try !!  As they say " The golden Years can Kiss My Ass" !!

Yes Roger, as the saying goes "Too Old-Smart". I am felling it as well but will still get out there every day I can. Just have to pick my days more carefully, at least 6 inches of good ice, no heavy winds and temps above 20 degrees seems to still work for these old bones. I can't take the trudging through deep snows or the nasty cold and windy days like I used to but I hate sitting around this house when I ought to be out fishing. Golden years my ass!

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Dec 05, 2018, 10:05 AM
Is this thread broken? Looks like a great week to solidify everything back up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 05, 2018, 12:10 PM
Is this thread broken? Looks like a great week to solidify everything back up.
Looks like you've "unbroken" it", and true dat, I'm hoping to get out Sunday morning; my local spot was solid this morning!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 05, 2018, 07:49 PM
   I was thinking about giving it a try at my early ice spot... :)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Dec 06, 2018, 12:45 PM
Checkin in, good to see my winter ice friends again. Went through all my gear last weekend and waiting on a bait delivery. Won't be long. Good luck catching and be safe out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 06, 2018, 01:41 PM
any safe ice in Sullivan county yet or ulster? starting to get the itch to drill a hole
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 06, 2018, 02:50 PM
any safe ice in Sullivan county yet or ulster? starting to get the itch to drill a hole

None that I know of yet but I would not be surprised if some small farm ponds are either there or close.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: coorslightguy on Dec 07, 2018, 09:55 AM
Starting to get a skim on white pond & some of the surrounding reservoirs......finger s crossed
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 07, 2018, 10:52 PM
Hope everyone is doing well. We have 3-4 inches in southern WI and the ice season has already begun. Hope to get on some early ice in NY when I get back for winter break in a week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 08, 2018, 09:51 AM
driving around lower orange and 95% of the lakes are skimmed over only a matter of time. stay safe during first ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Dec 08, 2018, 09:53 AM
Starting to get a skim on white pond & some of the surrounding reservoirs......finger s crossed

drilled holes at the pond in California Hill this AM - about 1.5 inches... was holding my weight when I was on it but I didn't risk it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 08, 2018, 10:06 AM
were does everyone order mousies from looking for large packs 100+ krutsons is out of stock as well as every site I've googled
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Dec 08, 2018, 10:35 AM
were does everyone order mousies from looking for large packs 100+ krutsons is out of stock as well as every site I've googled

Maybe Davis Sports Shop has some?  I use gulp maggots and they work just as well IMO
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 08, 2018, 11:52 AM
david and local shops only carry small packs of 24
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 08, 2018, 05:23 PM
  Ended up having to work today... going to try & get out in Sullivan co. tomorrow somewhere... :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 09, 2018, 06:55 PM
had a few buddy's head to Sullivan today reports were 4" of clear ice and good haul of perch i will be heading to superior this coming weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Dec 09, 2018, 06:58 PM
 I got a chance to get out today...1st time this year 2 different lakes  I went to morningside park & lake to superior ..
 the ice was clear on both lakes...  A dusting of snow about 3"-3 1/2'  of solid ice ...I managed to get 1 pickeral & 1 small perch ..  checked out my gear
 a fun day  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 09, 2018, 09:41 PM
Kbaez,Deweyicefish thank you for your reports. I'm assuming the higher elevation and slightly lower temperatures in Sullivan County were good for ice making. I stopped at Diamond Lake in Winding hills park (off of rt;17k in town of Montgomery Orange county) on Friday parts of the lake were still open water.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 10, 2018, 08:43 AM
Kbaez,Deweyicefish thank you for your reports. I'm assuming the higher elevation and slightly lower temperatures in Sullivan County were good for ice making. I stopped at Diamond Lake in Winding hills park (off of rt;17k in town of Montgomery Orange county) on Friday parts of the lake were still open water.
Steve

Sullivan county small lakes and ponds are primed ...cold calm nights and everything freezes up ...looking to be quite the warm up over the weekend and a week or so ...looks like Christmas day and beyond has some good ice making weather.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 10, 2018, 09:19 AM
Sullivan county small lakes and ponds are primed ...cold calm nights and everything freezes up ...looking to be quite the warm up over the weekend and a week or so ...looks like Christmas day and beyond has some good ice making weather.

YUP! Warmer days coupled by night temps in the low 20s makes for good strong ice forming as long as the winds stay down. I have not gone past SB, or White lake yet but I suspect there is still a lot of open water on them because the winds keep them open longer. Very rare around here to be out on the big lakes much before the new year. I am hoping for no snow that tends to cover and then produce weak ice if it does not melt and re freeze.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 10, 2018, 09:21 AM
I got a chance to get out today...1st time this year 2 different lakes  I went to morningside park & lake to superior ..
 the ice was clear on both lakes...  A dusting of snow about 3"-3 1/2'  of solid ice ...I managed to get 1 pickeral & 1 small perch ..  checked out my gear
 a fun day  :icefish:
    how thick was the ice on superior vs morningside
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 11, 2018, 03:46 AM
My local pond had 4-4.5 inches yesterday afternoon ...my hit it on Thursday .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 11, 2018, 06:40 AM
Hey diehard, I know there are huge slime darts in one of our local ponds (I fished it Thanksgiving weekend), but have only heard that there are crappie and perch still in it...have you caught any jumbos out of it? 30 years ago we used to catch nice perch using tip ups on the pond. Be careful on the left by the springs...
My local lake had 3 inches at my access on Sunday, gotta be good now.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 11, 2018, 07:17 AM
BlueSail...no perch in that pond have ever been caught by me or my posse ..but some nice sun fish and some awesome crappie ...but ya gotta sift through those slime darts ...well if you have 3" I.F/O your access I will bet down from you has even more ..now I may hafta switch gears/locations on Thursday .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Dec 11, 2018, 09:43 AM
got out for a couple of hours on waywayanda lake/pudding street pond in California hill state forest, putnam county.  Ice was about 3.5-4 inches.  Marked some fish around some timber but couldn't get any bites.  Now I have to work :/ hopefully the ice holds up this weekend.   I did catch a couple 9 inch bluegills there in the spring so hopefully i can figure it out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 11, 2018, 10:44 AM
BlueSail...no perch in that pond have ever been caught by me or my posse ..but some nice sun fish and some awesome crappie ...but ya gotta sift through those slime darts ...well if you have 3" I.F/O your access I will bet down from you has even more ..now I may hafta switch gears/locations on Thursday .
is that a private pond or public thats alot closer of a drive for me then sullivan county  maybe interested  in checking it out on saterday and do you park on the end of waywayonda ct?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 11, 2018, 10:55 AM
is that a private pond or public thats alot closer of a drive for me then sullivan county  maybe interested  in checking it out on saterday and do you park on the end of waywayonda ct?

First ice locations for me in Sullivan county are private lakes/ponds ...after that its public lakes in Sullivan county.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Dec 11, 2018, 11:29 AM
is that a private pond or public thats alot closer of a drive for me then sullivan county  maybe interested  in checking it out on saterday and do you park on the end of waywayonda ct?

Its in the state forest so it is public land.  You can park at the end of waywayanda court and along the street as long as there is no snow.  It is a dirt road and I don't think it gets plowed all the way down.  Maybe we can meet up for a bit Saturday morning and tag team it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 11, 2018, 11:33 AM
Its in the state forest so it is public land.  You can park at the end of waywayanda court and along the street as long as there is no snow.  It is a dirt road and I don't think it gets plowed all the way down.  Maybe we can meet up for a bit Saturday morning and tag team it.
sounds good ima take a ride and check out the lake tomorrow after work. check out the lake and check the blades on my auger if all check out ill be there saterday in a black shanty with a few people stop by
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishMike on Dec 11, 2018, 11:43 AM
Anyone checked Chodikeeeeeee?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: T-Rain08 on Dec 11, 2018, 11:46 AM
Hey Fish Mike! Cant wait to hit the hard water!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FishMike on Dec 11, 2018, 11:49 AM
For sure! Hope you got some deers this year and filled that freezer! Remember...if it's brown it's down.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Dec 11, 2018, 12:29 PM
sounds good ima take a ride and check out the lake tomorrow after work. check out the lake and check the blades on my auger if all check out ill be there saterday in a black shanty with a few people stop by

will see you there if the rain isn't too bad
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 11, 2018, 12:53 PM
First ice locations for me in Sullivan county are private lakes/ponds ...after that its public lakes in Sullivan county.

Interesting, I tend to do the exact opposite, public then private as the public lakes are usually fished out after first ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 11, 2018, 01:26 PM
Interesting, I tend to do the exact opposite, public then private as the public lakes are usually fished out after first ice.

I can usually access private pond/lakes quite earlier as they freeze first with easier access..to scratch that itch and work out some new add ons to equipment and techniques..usually first ice is the first two weeks of January of the season followed  by 4 weeks or so for mid winter doldrum ice fishing and the last 2 or so weeks of late ice...if March weather cooperates .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 11, 2018, 01:57 PM
I highly doubt the public lakes get fished out, the bigger ones I mean like SB, White Lake, Toronto and Superior. I do agree with die hard that first ice is best and the fish are more active. Then they seem to go into a hibernation of sorts right around mid February and seem to wake up a bit just before ice out. I do my best fish catching right at early ice out when the shorelines are open but the middle is still ice. Those fish were not fished out and more likely just taking a long nap and conserving energy in the deep cold not needing to eat that often.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 11, 2018, 03:59 PM
Checked two small reservoirs in Highland, 1.75-2". Will check Chodikee tmrw evening.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 11, 2018, 05:05 PM
I highly doubt the public lakes get fished out, the bigger ones I mean like SB, White Lake, Toronto and Superior. I do agree with die hard that first ice is best and the fish are more active. Then they seem to go into a hibernation of sorts right around mid February and seem to wake up a bit just before ice out. I do my best fish catching right at early ice out when the shorelines are open but the middle is still ice. Those fish were not fished out and more likely just taking a long nap and conserving energy in the deep cold not needing to eat that often.

Gam

Yep that's what I meant, sorry for the bad wording. I've only been fishing Sullivan for 2 years, this season is going to be my 3rd, but in my limited experience I've always had 2-3 good trips on public water during first ice before it shuts down for me and then I have to go looking elsewhere. After that first ice, the fish all seem to get super finicky and it takes a lot more effort to get them to bite, and that's when I switch to the private stuff and that bite generally holds up a lot better probably due to less fishing pressure and etc.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tomtsled on Dec 12, 2018, 04:19 AM
www.vadosbait.com
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 12, 2018, 06:26 AM
www.vadosbait.com

Well, the link is good and they do have live bait to sell. So I placed an order, 500 Giant Meal worms for $14.00 which are in stock. Then I get an email explaining live bait must be shipped 2nd day air at a cost of $38-$40 plus the cost of the worms. Can't honestly blame this on the seller and I do appreciate being warned up front so I could cancel the order. This would probably be a much better deal if a bunch of guys got together and ordered 5,000 worms at a time and split them up after they arrive.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 12, 2018, 06:30 AM
Well, the link is good and they do have live bait to sell. So I placed an order, 500 Giant Meal worms for $14.00 which are in stock. Then I get an email explaining live bait must be shipped 2nd day air at a cost of $38-$40 plus the cost of the worms. Can't honestly blame this on the seller and I do appreciate being warned up front so I could cancel the order. This would probably be a much better deal if a bunch of guys got together and ordered 5,000 worms at a time and split them up after they arrive.

Gam

I have used JADA bait for several years now ..the shipping is included in the price...no meal worms though

https://www.ja-dabait.com/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 12, 2018, 06:57 AM
I have used JADA bait for several years now ..the shipping is included in the price...no meal worms though

https://www.ja-dabait.com/

Thanks HD, everything there is on back order also. It would probably pay for a number of us to pool together and buy in bulk but probably too late for this season. I have been involved in other Group Buys and it becomes a real PITA for the guy who does the order and then splits it up between the participants.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 12, 2018, 10:26 AM
Thanks HD, everything there is on back order also. It would probably pay for a number of us to pool together and buy in bulk but probably too late for this season. I have been involved in other Group Buys and it becomes a real PITA for the guy who does the order and then splits it up between the participants.

Gam

Yeah the group buy thing is can be tough ..don't like to chase my money..just order for me and my buddy . Just place my yearly order ..hoping they aren't to far behind in delivery.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 12, 2018, 10:40 AM
Then they seem to go into a hibernation of sorts right around mid February and seem to wake up a bit just before ice out.

They don't go into "a hibernation of sorts" you can still get on big numbers of fish if you change your tactics
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 12, 2018, 05:05 PM
Solid 3.5" at Chodikee, drilled at the end of the dock but did not venture out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Dec 13, 2018, 03:22 PM
Venturing out tomorrow wish me luck :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 13, 2018, 03:47 PM
Made a drive today searching for good ice. Swinging bridge and Toronto still have a lot of open water, more so on Toronto but bad shoreline on SB. White lake is locked up but I did not dare go out to drill any holes because the usual idiots are tossing stones onto the ice from the public launch that will freeze into the ice and destroy your auger blades. No ice fishing on the Rio but pretty much still wide open on the north end and past the public launch. Lots of eagles all over the place today. I don't think any place is there just yet except for some small ponds and possibly Superior could have a few inches by this weekend. Just be safe if you absolutely have to go.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: coorslightguy on Dec 13, 2018, 10:50 PM
Saw 2 guys ice fishing a local lake by me..hope this warmer weather and rain is short lived. cant wait to use my new fl-8
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 14, 2018, 06:11 AM
any reports on morningside or superior looking to head out tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 14, 2018, 07:25 AM
Yeah the group buy thing is can be tough ..don't like to chase my money..just order for me and my buddy . Just place my yearly order ..hoping they aren't to far behind in delivery.

We just received our Jada waxies (ordered late last week, came in yesterday), lively fat little buggers they are...the friend that has been ordering them for us over the last few years did say there are restrictions due to supply...I've got 250 of 'em, maybe 500 if another of our 'group buy' guys doesn't want...for <$8 its a steal.  I had to try them, just came in from the lake, no luck but it was beautiful in the snow on top of five inches of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Andrushkin on Dec 14, 2018, 08:18 AM
any reports on morningside or superior looking to head out tomorrow

Not sure about Morningside but Superior has ice as of last weekend and you are looking at 4.5 inches. Depending on how bad rain will get you should be all good for tomorrow but get there early it be packed.

Andre
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Dec 14, 2018, 09:08 AM
I fished both morningside and superior yesterday.  each had 4" of ice.  I would bring spud bar with rain and warmer temps coming.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 15, 2018, 06:06 PM
Anybody know how the ice held up to the rain in Sullivan?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Dec 15, 2018, 06:23 PM
What rain?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 15, 2018, 07:02 PM
I thought it was supposed to rain today?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Dec 15, 2018, 10:56 PM
Anybody know how the ice held up to the rain in Sullivan?
Rainy Friday and foggy all day too (fog is tough on ice). 5 inches at my spot Thursday, five inches this morning when I checked. about an inch of water on top, warm out today, and not too cold tonight, I suspect some bad spots Sunday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 16, 2018, 07:32 AM
superior had about 5" yesterday by time we left it had 4" or so with water on top and cracking a lot while walking between the layers didn't go out this morning raining at my house wasn't gunna chance it taking the hr plus ride flags produced 2 fish yesterday but jigging was the key in the afternoon iced little over 20 perch and 6 gills
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 16, 2018, 08:58 PM
I'm gonna head up to Sullivan tomorrow morning and try to fish Superior
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Post by: Skylands27 on Dec 17, 2018, 09:18 AM
I was on superior saturday, about 4 inches most of the day but it was getting really sketchy as it warmed throughout the day with bad cracking and super soft ice as the water that was in top seeped into the ice. I hope we don't lose it all. Did you go out today?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 17, 2018, 05:09 PM
No something came up last minute so I didn’t end up going. I’m looking to maybe give it a shot thursday before the warm spell hits.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Dec 17, 2018, 05:41 PM
No something came up last minute so I didn’t end up going. I’m looking to maybe give it a shot thursday before the warm spell hits.

it already hit
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: PLGoose88 on Dec 18, 2018, 02:57 PM
Hi. Thinking of heading towards Sullivan on Thursday. Anyone know if Superior has hardened back up? I know the rain and warm temps probably did a good amount of damage.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 18, 2018, 10:49 PM
Hi. Thinking of heading towards Sullivan on Thursday. Anyone know if Superior has hardened back up? I know the rain and warm temps probably did a good amount of damage.

Rain and warm temps are gonna be Thursday and Friday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Dec 19, 2018, 10:07 AM
Today is the day! Going for a tan.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 19, 2018, 12:55 PM
Looks like Morningside Park in Fallsburg will be offering ice skating on the pond next to the lake ..not exactly where that is ..but it may cause for some parking issues on the weekends .

 https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2234150360161768&set=a.1742539475989528&type=3&theater
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Post by: mr.clean on Dec 19, 2018, 05:13 PM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for the report on Morningside lake. If you are standing in parking lot by outdoor covered pavilion  looking out over lake the skating pond/rink is to your right by building on shore and Summer boat dock.
Steve
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Post by: Axel2610 on Dec 19, 2018, 10:22 PM
Hello did you tink morningside like should have good ice for fishing? Thanks
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Post by: tipup28 on Dec 20, 2018, 12:41 AM
3" from the dock on Chodikee. Weather not looking good for weekend. Going to hit North South Lake day after Christmas.
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Post by: CatskillsFisher on Dec 20, 2018, 06:54 AM
Yo Gino ! It’s DaveW , don’t think you know my name on this site. I’m good on the weekend after Xmas to go somewhere. Hit me up.
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Post by: twinlakesfisher on Dec 20, 2018, 01:56 PM
Hey y'all from the area, new on this forum. Was so excited with these cold temps and the lakes starting to freeze over, but this weekend is gunna destroy our ice unfortunately. 55 degrees and 2 to 4 inches of rain is gunna blow. 
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Post by: Gamalot on Dec 20, 2018, 02:24 PM
Hey y'all from the area, new on this forum. Was so excited with these cold temps and the lakes starting to freeze over, but this weekend is gunna destroy our ice unfortunately. 55 degrees and 2 to 4 inches of rain is gunna blow.

Welcome TLF, Actually it is pretty rare to be out on safe ice much before the new year around here. It certainly can and does happen but I have been fishing the hard water here in Sullivan county since the early 1960s  and there have been very few years when good ice got here before Santa. YMMV and we all have our own definition of safe ice but if I had kept records I would bet there were more years that we never did get good safe ice all winter long than years we had it before the new year.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 20, 2018, 10:01 PM
 Axel2610.Twinlakefishe r welcome to Ice Shanty ,can I ask a small favor from both of you please update your profiles with your respective locations it helps me and others when replying to your posts. Also for your knowledge once each of you reaches 3 posts you will be able to access to New York Reports and Conditions forum/board. There is a thread for Sullivan county small waters and other waters in south east NY. A good season to both of you.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 21, 2018, 06:24 AM
Welcome TLF, Actually it is pretty rare to be out on safe ice much before the new year around here. It certainly can and does happen but I have been fishing the hard water here in Sullivan county since the early 1960s  and there have been very few years when good ice got here before Santa. YMMV and we all have our own definition of safe ice but if I had kept records I would bet there were more years that we never did get good safe ice all winter long than years we had it before the new year.

Gam

First week in January most years ..anything before that is a plus ...sometimes in March you can fish past St Pats day ..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Dec 21, 2018, 08:50 AM
I doubt there was ever a year we didn’t have safe ice no matter what your standards.
But I wouldn’t be surprised if we had our first in the very near future.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 21, 2018, 09:38 AM
Hey guys,
      Just checking in. Welcome TLF. Hope you all are well. Wishing you all a happy and healthy holiday and ice fishing season.Merry Christmas.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 22, 2018, 09:04 AM
Well if Accuweather monthly outlook for January for lower Sullivan County is spot on.. should be out during the first 7 days …

https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/rock-hill-ny/12775/january-weather/4802_pc?monyr=1/1/2019
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 22, 2018, 09:11 AM
Well if Accuweather monthly outlook for January for lower Sullivan County is spot on.. should be out during the first 7 days …

https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/rock-hill-ny/12775/january-weather/4802_pc?monyr=1/1/2019

That does look promising but with over 50 degree temps the last three days and warm rains I bet it sure put us back a ways. I am at 33 right now but it was 51 when I got up at 4 AM this morning.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 22, 2018, 08:00 PM
 Greetings Merry Christmas to all of my fellow Southern NY. ice fishermen/women may you all have a safe and good ice fishing season. I have been searching for information on the various ice fishing contests held in Sullivan County. Only information found so far is for Hurleyville Fire Dept-Town of Fallsburg Youth Comission contest. The date is Sat. Feb.9,2013  at Morningside Lake in Hurleyville   7Am-3PM . For more info. on this contest please visit website in the hyperlink below.

                                                                  www.hurleyvilleny.com (http://www.hurleyvilleny.com) scroll down home page and you will see contest information. I have sent moderator adkRoy a message with contest info. so he can post it in the Ice fishing derbies and contests thread found stickied at top of NY.forum/board main page. This thread hopefully will be update in coming week.

Mr.Clean/Steve
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 23, 2018, 12:06 PM
My JADA Bait order arrived yesterday ... ordered on 12/12 ...nice and lively both wax worms and maggots ...bring on the ice

KING OF THE ICE ...02/17/2019

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/pcb.2969654823060675/2969653643060793/?type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/a.408423869183796/2954029297956561/?type=3&theater
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 24, 2018, 07:33 AM
any reports on ice on morningside or superior?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 24, 2018, 11:55 AM
Yesterday was the first night temps were under freezing after the warm temps and rain. I'd give it a couple days before the ice is safe again.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 24, 2018, 12:59 PM
any reports on ice on morningside or superior?


Yesterday was the first night temps were under freezing after the warm temps and rain. I'd give it a couple days before the ice is safe again.

All the lakes that had ice lost it on the shore/edges over the warm up ...Friday into Saturday looks to be a warm one after that looking better ..had about and inch or so of snow over night ..but temps now are mid 30s ..the beginning of the new year looking good..be patient ...and fish hard after new years eve on those ponds and lakes that freeze first .

https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/rock-hill-ny/12775/december-weather/4802_pc
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 24, 2018, 07:17 PM
 I saw a group of guys out on the ice yesterday. Not for me! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tightliness on Dec 25, 2018, 08:59 AM
Anyone know of any ice close to Ulster county? All I’ve been able to find is Thompson’s lake in Albany county... 1 hour 40 min drive. Or long pong in Chenango County 2 hours 20 min...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 25, 2018, 12:26 PM
Anyone know of any ice close to Ulster county? All I’ve been able to find is Thompson’s lake in Albany county... 1 hour 40 min drive. Or long pong in Chenango County 2 hours 20 min...

North-South lake in green county

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/84938.html

other options

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24487.html

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/24316.html

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31156.html
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Post by: Tightliness on Dec 25, 2018, 12:29 PM
Thanks diehard... do you know the ice conditions on north-south lake?
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 25, 2018, 12:33 PM
Thanks diehard... do you know the ice conditions on north-south lake?

no ...but if I am not mistaken their is a member from Greene county that post regularly about the conditions of lakes up that way I would look in the conditions thread ...RIVERRAT2 may want to PM him

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=28797.msg3890131#msg3890131
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 25, 2018, 03:08 PM
Heard some guys have been on smaller water in Sullivan on Sunday. I'm gonna head up to Sullivan on thursday to take a look.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 25, 2018, 04:38 PM
Not mine, but I had to share:

‘Twas the night before Ice Fishing, and all across the lake,
Not a fish was stirring, not even a splake.
My buckets were filled with ice rods and plastic,
In hopes that the perch really do, believe it's fantastic.
The tip-ups were strung with nylon and steel leaders,
To deal with the bite of the big toothy feeders.
The flasher was charged and cleaned up reel nice,
My drill was ready to shred through some ice.

Then out on the lake arose such a clatter,
I sprang into my ice suit to assess the matter.
In the dark to the pickup, I flew like a flash,
I drove to the store to fill the truck with some gas.
The way the full moon shined on the new-frozen water,
I knew the bite couldn't get much hotter.
Alone toward the lake I started to steer,
The hum of my flasher was all I could hear.
Ice trolling with the fish finder on new frozen ground,
I was searching for fish like a veteran Fish Hound.
More rapid than lightning to my baits they came,
I hooted and hollered and called them by name.
Now, WALLEYE, now NORTHERN, now BLUEGILL and CRAPPIE!
Any will do - catching red lines makes me happy.
The excitement, the passion, the fins and the tails,
Is impossible to measure with rulers and scales.
The colors of fishes of varying size,
Its the wonder of nature that light up my eyes.

And then, in an instant, I set the hook real hard,
I looked down and saw her, she was over a yard!
All gold and silver and tipped with white,
She promised to battle, I was ready for the fight.
Rolling and twisting, my pole started to sag,
And from my reel, she pulled at the drag.
I cranked and I pulled as her head neared the hole,
I grabbed her gently, not dropping my pole.
I unhooked the lure with a twist of my pliers,
And gazed at a walleye, that anyone would admire.
Better suited she was for a story than a plate,
I watched her swim away, it made me feel great.
To let free this Eye, to catch one day again,
Is a thing that is done by a true Sportsman.
The pictures I took preserved her for all to see,
For I knew that no-one would really believe me.
As I drove away, the lake leaving my sight,
I said Merry Christmas to all and to all a good bite!!!

Wishing everybody a very Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 27, 2018, 07:14 AM
Good luck to those who found a little ice today. Probably will be gone tomorrow!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: twinlakesfisher on Dec 27, 2018, 10:20 AM
Hey guys updated my profile, also looking for that conditions and reports forum, cant seem to find it. Weather for January looks great, hopefully it stays as the forecast shows!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 27, 2018, 10:47 AM
Hey guys updated my profile, also looking for that conditions and reports forum, cant seem to find it. Weather for January looks great, hopefully it stays as the forecast shows!!!

Need 3 posts to view after that ...go to forum > New York ...should see conditions board >Sullivan co small waters

some helpful reads

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?board=43.0
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Post by: fisher277d on Dec 28, 2018, 08:33 AM
Hello everyone, I've been fishing the Croton river for some years now and was curious if I could fish the east branch reservoir from rt22 with just my dep permit or do I need an additional permit for ice fishing there? Thanks for any replies
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 28, 2018, 09:12 AM
You need a DEP Access Permit and a NYS Fishing License. That's all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fisher277d on Dec 28, 2018, 09:27 AM
Thanks tipup28, now does that close at dark or is it open for night fishing, couldn't find anything about when it closes in my book
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 28, 2018, 09:38 AM
You need a DEP Access Permit and a NYS Fishing License. That's all.

I am sure you are correct but you missed the most important necessity, ICE! I am completely bummed and it is supposed to hit 50 today with more warm and ice killing rains.
At this rate we may not have safe ice until February if at all.
Contrary to member Jiggynut's claim "There has never been a year here with no ice". There sure has been a few years here in Sullivan county when the big contests were cancelled due to unsafe ice conditions. At this point in winter we will need a solid week of sub zero temps to make for safe ice. YMMV but I call safe ice at 6 inches when fishing big waters with friends and machines. Shallow and protected ponds are a whole different story but the big lakes with river flows and springs can remain real dangerous if we don't get the super cold we normally have by now.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fisher277d on Dec 28, 2018, 10:22 AM
I hear you gamalot, same thing up this way might be mid to late January before we can hit any big waters 👎
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 28, 2018, 10:27 AM
NYC Reservoirs can be fished at any time of the day/night. Be careful down there, not even the smaller ponds here in Ulster County have safe ice, so it will be a while for the Putnam Reservoirs...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lepricated on Dec 28, 2018, 10:32 AM
looks like open water fishing continues. damn rain and 50 degree weather. its ok. the walleye have been hitting good
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 28, 2018, 10:41 AM
I was able to get out yesterday on 4.5 inches in Sullivan. Shorelines were a little sketchy. White Lake still had a lot of open water.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 28, 2018, 02:47 PM
NYC Reservoirs can be fished at any time of the day/night. Be careful down there, not even the smaller ponds here in Ulster County have safe ice, so it will be a while for the Putnam Reservoirs...
Remember as well some reservoirs are restricted from ice fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Dec 28, 2018, 03:10 PM
looks like open water fishing continues. damn rain and 50 degree weather. its ok. the walleye have been hitting good

Itching so bad to catch, probably going to drive from westchester tonight to fish the night bite/sunrise bite for walleyes on the susquehanna.  I hate the fishing down here its a  joke.  I miss living in Syracuse!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 28, 2018, 06:34 PM
Remember as well some reservoirs are restricted from ice fishing.

Yes, no ice fishing on Kensico or New Croton Reservoirs in Westchester County.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 28, 2018, 09:33 PM
Fisher277d check the NYC DEP's website but I believe gas powered augers are not permitted on the reservoirs .
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 29, 2018, 11:17 AM
Get out and look! Always be safe, But there are spots where the ice probably held better than you think! I doubt anyone is finding six inches but by the morning 3-4.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pauly6777 on Dec 29, 2018, 03:42 PM
Correct, no gas powered augers but per the proposed new rules, electric and drill powered angers will be ok.


quote author=mr.clean link=topic=115262.msg3903672#msg3903672 date=1546054384]
Fisher277d check the NYC DEP's website but I believe gas powered augers are not permitted on the reservoirs .
Steve
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 30, 2018, 07:22 AM
any safe ice in sullivan looking to head out possably monday or tuesday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 30, 2018, 10:12 AM
any safe ice in sullivan looking to head out possably monday or tuesday
You won't get out Tuesday (probably). Monday night rain and the temps towards 50 on Tuesday. My son and I fished near Waneta  this morning on a private pond and had three solid inches. We walked a little ways out on Waneta yesterday and it felt decent but did not drill a hole. Lake Huntington was an absolutely not yesterday. Good luck :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfighter on Dec 30, 2018, 10:24 AM
More and more open spots on places and the wind ripped up some places and destroyed the ice. I was out on 4 inches Wednesday but the shorelines were only an inch. I won’t be going out anytime soon after that last warm up and rain.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 30, 2018, 09:47 PM
Superior shorelines were shot, wont be good until next freeze
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 02, 2019, 08:40 AM
Won't be long now.......Unless it is.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 02, 2019, 11:20 AM
NYC DEP has proposed changes that have not approved, one of them is electric augers, as of now they are not allowed. There was supposed to be a meeting in December '18 but it was postponed until February.
Just to be clear, ice fishing is not permitted on any NYC reservoirs west of the Hudson River.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Nalix45 on Jan 02, 2019, 02:34 PM
New to the forum. Went out on the ice for my first time last year being born in Florida it isn't something I ever had a desire to do but man was I wrong. Just waiting impatiently at this point just like everyone else. Considering a trip upstate this weekend to see if I can find some ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Nalix45 on Jan 02, 2019, 02:42 PM
Also, are gas pockets present on every lake or do they only occur under certain conditions? I was out on cross river at least 10 times last year and don't remember coming across anything like that.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 02, 2019, 02:54 PM
Also, are gas pockets present on every lake or do they only occur under certain conditions? I was out on cross river at least 10 times last year and don't remember coming across anything like that.

Good read ….http://lakeice.squarespace.com/gas-holes/

http://lakeice.squarespace.com/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 03, 2019, 10:01 AM
Nalix45 welcome to Ice Shanty ,please update your profile with your general location it helps when answering your questions especially if you ask for ice conditions.
Bowski76 thank you for the information on the NYC reservoirs I was under the impression that electric powered augers were legal good to know you can only hand drill your holes.
Hardwater Diehard thank you for the hyper links Lake Square Space website looks it it is a good source of information about ice formation.

I have sent Emails to both the Monticello Fire Dept. and a contact I have with the Monticello Fire Dept. about if they are having an ice fishing contest this year no replies  back to date. Also have been checking the Facebook pages of Fallsburg , Swan Lake Fire Dept.'s and Mahogany Ridge Hunting and Fishing club to see if any info. has been posted on their respective contests nothing to date. Hope the temperatures drop so more lakes in our area become fishable. right now for reports here on I.S. seems like you need to travel to higher elevation areas of Green County (northern catskills) or further north to fish through the ice.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 03, 2019, 10:14 AM
Mr Clean I have been checking the usual sites/posts from the local Sullivan Co FDs and clubs ...only one thus far is the SCCC that I know of for February 17 2019..i did PM adkRoy...but appears he is not been active since last season

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/pcb.2969654823060675/2969653643060793/?type=3&theater
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 03, 2019, 10:29 AM
Around these parts I have only seen gas holes in the Bashakill swamp. Just as dangerous and pretty prevalent in Swinging Bridge is the Mongaup river flowing through it. There is also a connecting pipe from Cliff lake that enter the reservoir on the west side and a bit south from the public launch area that can be pretty dangerous. Our larger reservoirs are all used as either hydro power or drinking water supplies. This means the surface water levels are subject to rise and fall. The shore line ice is where this is most noticeable and a royal PITA because as you are getting on or off there is usually a steep slope of thick ice left from where the level dropped. I have seen SB drop a few feet in a short period of just a day or two and one day it was easy getting on or off and a few days later not easy at all.
No worries this year so far because the last I checked we still have lots of open water on almost all the lakes. Some brave souls might push the limits and venture out but most of us will patiently await a much needed severe drop in sustained cold temps. This crap with 20s at night and 40s during the days will not do a thing to set up safe ice conditions. Like I said in a previous post in this thread there have been a few years over the last 40 when we never did get safe ice all winter long except on very small farm ponds and well protected private small lakes. In early November things were looking great for a long ice season and then it all disappeared in just a few days of warmer temps and warm rains. Be patient but most of all be SAFE!

Gam 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 03, 2019, 10:43 AM
Hardwater diehard thank you for the reply so far I've only seen information on King of the ice (Sullivan county conservation club) contest and Hurleyville FD/Town of Fallsburg youth commission contests. I know last year both Fallsburg and Monticello choose not to hold contests both fire departments may now hold some other type of fund raiser that is less weather dependent. Swan Lake FD seems to wait to close to their contest date before posting details on their Facebook page believe they usually hold it on the third Sat. in Jan. conditions permitting.(Jan.26) this year.
Mahogany Ridge contest was always hard for me to get info. another I.s. member posted link to their Facebook page last year so now it is a little easier.Going by previous years this contest will be on Sat. Feb.16 TH at Highland Lake register on day of contest at the Sand Beach Bar.(lake is near village of Eldred in western Sullivan county). After contacting AdkRoy and getting no response sent message to Raquettedacker and he is handling the contest and derbies thread this year info. on Hurleyville contest can be found in that thread which is located near top of NY. General forum/board. I hope everything is well with AdkRoy and his family strange that he is not active this year.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Jan 03, 2019, 12:58 PM
i looked in the conditions thread but couldnt find anything.  i am coming up from NJ for a long weekend with the wife and kids was going to try for mid/late january and rent an airbnb on one of the privates lakes in wurtsboro.  was hoping to not have to travel all the way up to lake george/vermont area and stay in sullivan county.  should i cancel the plans and just go farther north, or re book for february?  this weather is really terrible, i dont think we are ever going to get safe ice this winter near me :(

edit:  thanks to whoever moved this here, i swear i looked for the sullivan county thread
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 03, 2019, 02:17 PM
i looked in the conditions thread but couldnt find anything.  i am coming up from NJ for a long weekend with the wife and kids was going to try for mid/late january and rent an airbnb on one of the privates lakes in wurtsboro.  was hoping to not have to travel all the way up to lake george/vermont area and stay in sullivan county.  should i cancel the plans and just go farther north, or re book for february?  this weather is really terrible, i dont think we are ever going to get safe ice this winter near me :(

Winter is on a break till next Wednesday..after that it looks like temps will be good for ice making ..check Accuweather for zip code 12775 ..seems to be fairly accurate as opposed to zip code 12790 .Which lake ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Jan 03, 2019, 02:31 PM
Winter is on a break till next Wednesday..after that it looks like temps will be good for ice making ..check Accuweather for zip code 12775 ..seems to be fairly accurate as opposed to zip code 12790 .Which lake ?

yankee.  ive been checking the 10 day on accuweather for weeks now.  i swear i looked at it a few days ago and the lows were 20+degrees lower than they are now. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 03, 2019, 02:45 PM
yankee.  ive been checking the 10 day on accuweather for weeks now.  i swear i looked at it a few days ago and the lows were 20+degrees lower than they are now. 

Yes they were ..Yankee is open now as are most in the general area ...had good ice and then thawed several times since November..so folks even dropped lines. ..next week should be better though .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 03, 2019, 03:47 PM
Yankee is a nice ice fishing lake so I would hold of and book for mid February but even then keep checking here because this is one of those strange winters. My brother lives in Yankee lake and we grew up on Masten's lake.

GaryL
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 03, 2019, 03:49 PM
i looked in the conditions thread but couldnt find anything.  i am coming up from NJ for a long weekend with the wife and kids was going to try for mid/late january and rent an airbnb on one of the privates lakes in wurtsboro.  was hoping to not have to travel all the way up to lake george/vermont area and stay in sullivan county.  should i cancel the plans and just go farther north, or re book for february?  this weather is really terrible, i dont think we are ever going to get safe ice this winter near me :(

edit:  thanks to whoever moved this here, i swear i looked for the sullivan county thread
Problem is unless there is a foot of ice you can't plan two weeks in advance. You would have a hard time finding 3 inches today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Jan 03, 2019, 07:29 PM
Problem is unless there is a foot of ice you can't plan two weeks in advance. You would have a hard time finding 3 inches today.

True, but if i was betting id say there is a much better chance of good ice feb 15th, than jan 15th just based on the total lack of it right now. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 05, 2019, 09:55 AM
So my assumption is there no ice about anywhere this far south? Might be trying to fish tomorrow coming up from nj so its sounding like another trip to the adks?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Edm87 on Jan 05, 2019, 10:12 AM
Go north, unless you plan on fishing from a boat.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2019, 12:45 PM
Problem is unless there is a foot of ice you can't plan two weeks in advance. You would have a hard time finding 3 inches today.

You can plan 2 weeks out if there's 6 inches of ice as long as the weather cooperates... I have a trip planned for jan 22-27th for great sacandaga lake.... we've had it planned since before xmas and they were not fishing it then. A few people have been on it between xmas and now though. Heck you could fish now if you're willing to travel up north. They've been fishing Schroon for a while now.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 05, 2019, 02:02 PM
You can plan 2 weeks out if there's 6 inches of ice as long as the weather cooperates... I have a trip planned for jan 22-27th for great sacandaga lake.... we've had it planned since before xmas and they were not fishing it then. A few people have been on it between xmas and now though. Heck you could fish now if you're willing to travel up north. They've been fishing Schroon for a while now.
Well sure as you go north it gets easier. This year with no Ice right now in Sully, I'm not sure I would plan to come here in two weeks. I'll head north soon as the winter chores are a little closer to done. Good luck on your trip .:tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 05, 2019, 09:04 PM
I'm not sure I would plan to come here in two weeks.

I wasn't saying this year... said if there was 6" you could plan it.
You can plan 2 weeks out if there's 6 inches of ice as long as the weather cooperates...

If the two of the spots I fish in Orange County held their ice I should be fishing next week... stood on the one spot last week but didn't venture out much past the shoreline but it was solid black ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 06, 2019, 05:47 PM
ICE FISHING CONTEST:   Just saw a posting on FB for an ice fishing contest sponsored by Swan Lake Hose Co..... Jan. 27 on Swan Lake   (assuming there's ice).  Check in 6 AM.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 06, 2019, 08:48 PM
CSwear01 welcome to Ice Shanty. While this thread is titled Southern NY. the posts found in the thread mostly cover the South Eastern NY. area if you put your computer cursor on the word forum (under your login welcome) and click you will open the page listing all forums/boards here on Ice Shanty. Scroll down to the New York General l forum and click at top of post listed (right side of computer screen you should see words New Topic .Click on those words and it will open a page start your post remember to fill in subject line. Also scroll through the NY. General forum there maybe a thread similar to this one for the section of NY. you have an interest in best to you this ice fishing season.


Ice Balls thank you for the info. on Swan Lake,NY. fire dept. contest I see someone already contacted Raquettedacker and he has posted the info. in the contest and derbies thread. You will also see post for King of the Ice contest. Keep checking the Sullivan County Conservation club's website and Facebook page for more info. only see contest date and location listed at this time. Shortly there should be a registration form and contest rules posted you can print out both I believe ,you will still need to stop at registration location day of the contest to pick up your ID button and confirm that you are registered.

Still patiently waiting to here from Monticello FD will go through my ice fishing stuff and see if I have an old advertisement that may contain a phone number.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 06, 2019, 11:19 PM
Steve:  The Mahogany Ridge contest usually takes place on the day before King of The Ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Axel2610 on Jan 07, 2019, 12:28 AM
Hello everyone does anybody knows if morningside lake in fishable?? Thank in advance!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: djn249 on Jan 07, 2019, 12:19 PM
ICE FISHING CONTEST:   Just saw a posting on FB for an ice fishing contest sponsored by Swan Lake Hose Co..... Jan. 27 on Swan Lake   (assuming there's ice).  Check in 6 AM.

Thanks for the update
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 08, 2019, 09:17 PM
IceBalls I'm more concerned if the entry fee or other things with the Mahogany Ridge contest have changed from last year. You are correct ice conditions permitting the contest is held on the Saturday before King of the ice contest.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 08, 2019, 10:49 PM
Anyone have any info on Lake Louise Marie in Rock Hill? (species depth etc)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 09, 2019, 06:45 AM
Anyone have any info on Lake Louise Marie in Rock Hill? (species depth etc)

I believe its catch and release...has lots of dink perch ..but that was some time ago .There was a recent draw down(2 yrs ago or so) to fix the dam . Not familiar with its exact depth but like most lakes in the area sure its no more then 15-18 fow at its deepest near the dam area .Access is private.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 09, 2019, 06:56 AM
Well the temps are going to cooperate beginning by days end ..but the wind is pretty steady at 15 plus mph now and expect to continue all day/night ..some of the southern most parts of the larger bodies of water has ice forming(again) but getting a beaten due to the wind..smaller lakes and ponds may be fishable by Sunday..some by Saturday lil further North ..don't expect it to be much more then 4 inches by the end of the weekend on said ponds/lakes ..looks to be making ice for the next 15 days north of Wurtsboro NY area.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 09, 2019, 09:01 AM
I believe its catch and release...has lots of dink perch ..but that was some time ago. Access is private.

Thanks for the info someone I work with has access to it was trying to figure out if its worth the drive up or not
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 09, 2019, 09:43 AM
Anyone have any info on Lake Louise Marie in Rock Hill? (species depth etc)

Going back to 1970 I was working at the Dodge Inn steak house which is right across from the water pump house. I fished Louise Marie a lot back that summer and caught a bunch of monster pickerel and bass. My wife worked at Hershel realty and he has the big house right at the dam. Not sure about the lake association rules regarding ice fishing but your buddy should be able to find out from the association. I am very sure it has all the basic shallow water fare, bass, pickerel, perch, cat fish and possibly crappie. I never heard of any trout or walleye in it and doubt they are in there.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 09, 2019, 09:50 AM
Hardwater might know about two other lakes I have always wondered about. Wanasink allows fishing by association owners and guests but I have no idea what they catch.

Back in the late 60s and early 70s I worked at the Concord and I know for sure they put trout in Kiamesha and allowed guests to fish for them. If the guest caught some fish they would even cook them for him. I have no idea what they catch there now but I do see guys fishing it all summer and sometimes on the ice. If the trout are still there they can't be kept in ice season because of the regulations but I would love to know what fish they do catch and how deep that lake is.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 09, 2019, 11:06 AM
Hardwater might know about two other lakes I have always wondered about. Wanasink allows fishing by association owners and guests but I have no idea what they catch.

Back in the late 60s and early 70s I worked at the Concord and I know for sure they put trout in Kiamesha and allowed guests to fish for them. If the guest caught some fish they would even cook them for him. I have no idea what they catch there now but I do see guys fishing it all summer and sometimes on the ice. If the trout are still there they can't be kept in ice season because of the regulations but I would love to know what fish they do catch and how deep that lake is.

Gam

I would give them a try ...all three lakes.. I haven't seen many ...if any on the lakes around Emerald Green ..so not much winter pressure...add electronics to that mix could get a good handle on it in short order . As for Wanasink lota pickerel..not certain any trout ..been told there is a 30 foot spot .. some scrappy small mouth.. nothing of great size but good eaten size/fight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 09, 2019, 11:07 AM
 SCCC and King of the Ice

https://www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org/copy-of-king-of-the-ice?fbclid=IwAR32dZciAZYhAqbp1hTDy2HM4dsxXwVfVe7WOCFd_awMWfr9OUNZtlXdJXU

https://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/9aa9a8_fe01cf7413b642dcbb843e14b301a397.pdf
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 09, 2019, 05:50 PM
Hello gamalot. I do fish Kiamesha about two three times a year. I morning go about 10-20' of water for I'm sure you can find deeper spots if. As for fish. Crappy, putch, Bass pick, and cat. I haven't caught anything else.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 09, 2019, 07:26 PM
I have seen 2 different dates for the Swan Lake contest . One date was 1/27/19 & the other date was2/27/19. Im not sure what date is correct ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 09, 2019, 08:35 PM
harwater Diehard thank you for the updated information on the King of the Ice contest.
Need Ice welcome to Ice Shanty.
Wet Dreams I think the February date is a back up bad weather/unsafe ice in Jan. Keep a watch on the Swan Lake FD's facebook page I'm sure people will be asking questions closer we get to Jan.27 TH.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 09, 2019, 08:39 PM
The one that I read on facebook had no contact information. I don't know if theres any way to get in touch with someone from the Swan Lake Fire Department !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 09, 2019, 10:38 PM
Thank you Mr clean. Going to check on some ponds Friday. Any requests?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 09, 2019, 11:00 PM
Thank you Mr clean. Going to check on some ponds Friday. Any requests?

I'm thinking of fishing Superior on Saturday, so if that's near where you're checking and you can report back with conditions that would be awesome. Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 09, 2019, 11:28 PM
Yes. That's one I was going to do. I was out there before we got all this rain we had 5" at that time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 10, 2019, 12:21 AM
Yes. That's one I was going to do. I was out there before we got all this rain we had 5" at that time.

Yeah I also got out once 2 weeks ago and had 4.5" before all the rain hit.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 10, 2019, 12:41 AM
I fished superior on Tuesday on the side closer to 17b there was 5 inches of ice but the shoreline was shot we were able to get on but you might want to bring a plank with you just in case the edges dont stiffen up with all this wind as for fishing nothing great bunch of small perch and pickerel
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 10, 2019, 02:45 AM
I hear there's nice crappy on that side. Never finished it. How is the walk dragging a full sled?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 10, 2019, 07:00 AM
I fished superior on Tuesday on the side closer to 17b there was 5 inches of ice but the shoreline was shot we were able to get on but you might want to bring a plank with you just in case the edges dont stiffen up with all this wind as for fishing nothing great bunch of small perch and pickerelI would have NEVER guessed that. good for you to venture out!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 10, 2019, 07:03 AM
My post got mixed in with your quote. I would have never guessed  you would find that much ice Tues.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Jan 10, 2019, 07:08 AM
I would give them a try ...all three lakes.. I haven't seen many ...if any on the lakes around Emerald Green ..so not much winter pressure...add electronics to that mix could get a good handle on it in short order . As for Wanasink lota pickerel..not certain any trout ..been told there is a 30 foot spot .. some scrappy small mouth.. nothing of great size but good eaten size/fight.

 I have a buddy with a place on wanasink, they have been making an effort to keep a population of trout from what I hear (hopefully accurate rumor).  He's heard people saying to kill all of the smallies they catch to help the trout LOL.  Only if they realized how good smallies taste  ::)  Those smalls fight there! love catching them in the summer on senkos

I grew up around here and haven't heard much about lake louise marie, but I am sure you can find some good spots.  I never see anyone out on the ice or boats for that matter.  I fish Yankee Lake and this past weekend was tons of open water.  Extra windy up there today

Anybody know about big pond?  Thinking a little further north will be better. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 10, 2019, 07:41 AM
Well I did a little drive around in my local area this morning ..the overnight winds has kept the waters open for the most part ..some ice forming in sheltered cove/bays and forming on the outer edges..it had been below freezing since just before sunset yesterday but windy ..24 F now..winds are expected to be 24 mph but diminishing through the next couple of days...next 10-15 days looks to be good for ice making.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 10, 2019, 08:16 AM
I hear there's nice crappy on that side. Never finished it. How is the walk dragging a full sled?
the walk wasnt to bad but make sure to wear tall waterproof boots it is a bit muddy
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 10, 2019, 10:52 AM
Thanks for the heads up. But not fun dragging a full sled throw mud. Maybe I'll try it one year when I pack light.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 10, 2019, 02:05 PM
I fished superior on Tuesday on the side closer to 17b there was 5 inches of ice but the shoreline was shot we were able to get on but you might want to bring a plank with you just in case the edges dont stiffen up with all this wind as for fishing nothing great bunch of small perch and pickerel
Good to hear! Anyone know if it's kicking up better? Was thinking about heading up to superior or another lake in that area Saturday or Sunday if it's solid, I've driven up to the adks 3+ hours each way twice in the last 3 weeks and I'm not doing that again lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 10, 2019, 02:18 PM
I'm going to go Friday. If it's not windy... At least I'll check it. Going up to Tupper lake on the first. My first time going.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 10, 2019, 08:27 PM
I'm going to go Friday. If it's not windy... At least I'll check it. Going up to Tupper lake on the first. My first time going.
Appreciate it, I'm about an hour 15 from the area so I cant actively check or I would. Good luck on tupper, I fished west caroga the other week and grafton state park last week and both places really destroyed me, barely caught anything.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 10, 2019, 08:56 PM
2019 Badge is up

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=364999.new#new (https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=364999.new#new)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 10, 2019, 11:36 PM
Good evening or should I say early morning, Loudmouth879 thank you for all the work you do with the NY. badges each year may you and your friend have a great time fishing.
Catskills welcome to Ice Shanty and the Southern NY. thread in the NY.Reports & Conditions forum there is a thread for Big Pond in Delaware county last report on ice conditions is from last Friday (1/4) states only 2 and a half inches at that time. Given the remoteness of the place I suggest taking a buddy in case anything happens  cell phone reception might not be great.Over the years that I've been on Ice Shanty most reports state fishing can be hot or cold once in a while someone would post a photo of a 18 inch or larger trout but not common .
Need Ice,Hard water Diehard my thanks to both of you for taking scouting trips in Sullivan county.

Folks I suggest giving bait shops a call before heading out this weekend think there will be a rush of people heading out to fish with this colder weather. Be safe and good fishing to all of you.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 11, 2019, 05:32 AM
any ice report for Sullivan looking to get out tomorrow morning. thanks
pictures of the smitty sled i build anyone add anything to there they reccomend
(https://i.postimg.cc/CBshXG0D/20181224-111529.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CBshXG0D)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CRRK5nCT/20181224-111541.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CRRK5nCT)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 11, 2019, 06:02 AM
nice smitty. Have the skis now have to do the rest. did you come up through the skis with lags?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 11, 2019, 06:08 AM
nice smitty. Have the skis now have to do the rest. did you come up through the skis with lags?
.. yes 3" lags that i recessed into the bottom of the skis
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 11, 2019, 06:32 AM
Good morning Beachwoods 16 in the ice fishing videos forum you will find a topic labeld Smitty Sled by Len F. ,Len show most of the step in building the sled and materials/hardware he used for the project .Might be of help to you.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Jan 11, 2019, 06:41 AM
Good evening or should I say early morning, Loudmouth879 thank you for all the work you do with the NY. badges each year may you and your friend have a great time fishing.
Catskills welcome to Ice Shanty and the Southern NY. thread in the NY.Reports & Conditions forum there is a thread for Big Pond in Delaware county last report on ice conditions is from last Friday (1/4) states only 2 and a half inches at that time. Given the remoteness of the place I suggest taking a buddy in case anything happens  cell phone reception might not be great.Over the years that I've been on Ice Shanty most reports state fishing can be hot or cold once in a while someone would post a photo of a 18 inch or larger trout but not common .
Need Ice,Hard water Diehard my thanks to both of you for taking scouting trips in Sullivan county.

Folks I suggest giving bait shops a call before heading out this weekend think there will be a rush of people heading out to fish with this colder weather. Be safe and good fishing to all of you.

Steve

thank you!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 11, 2019, 06:54 AM
Catskills you welcome happy to be of some help. May I ask a small favor of you please update your profile so your avatar will show your general location. (county and state for example) this helps other Ice Shanty members when they reply to your posts especially if you are posting in other forums and not those related to NY. Where members may naturally assume you live NY. My thanks in advance for your doing this favor.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Jan 11, 2019, 08:19 AM
My local, southern Sullivan lake is not yet safe!
The wind kept it open until late yesterday, this AM there was about an inch in by shore, yesterday all water from my shore all the way across.
Extremely slight chance of going out Sunday, hoping for the best.
I do wonder if some of the smaller Sullivan ponds may have locked up regardless of the windy conditions all week.
Next week is the middle of the month!   >:(
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 11, 2019, 10:25 AM
Yeah BlueSail.. I just did a lil run around in the area..although a lot is locked up..wishful thinking for Sunday...maybe that "pond" will be prime ..Surprised that your main lake was pretty much locked up ..that southern end was locked up yesterday and even further out today .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 11, 2019, 10:34 AM
I'd be surprised if the smaller Sullivan ponds weren't locked up considering someone said they were on Superior 3 days ago?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Jan 11, 2019, 12:03 PM
I have a buddy with a place on wanasink, they have been making an effort to keep a population of trout from what I hear (hopefully accurate rumor).  He's heard people saying to kill all of the smallies they catch to help the trout LOL.  Only if they realized how good smallies taste  ::)  Those smalls fight there! love catching them in the summer on senkos

I grew up around here and haven't heard much about lake louise marie, but I am sure you can find some good spots.  I never see anyone out on the ice or boats for that matter.  I fish Yankee Lake and this past weekend was tons of open water.  Extra windy up there today

Anybody know about big pond?  Thinking a little further north will be better.

i was going to book an airbnb with the wife and kids for a weekend on yankee this month.  the weather was so bad though we are pushing back to Feb.  any tips for yankee?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 11, 2019, 12:17 PM
i was going to book an airbnb with the wife and kids for a weekend on yankee this month.  the weather was so bad though we are pushing back to Feb.  any tips for yankee?

Yankee is a good ice fishing lake. Bass, Pickerel, Perch, nice big cat fish and probably Crappie. If the temps we have right now continue it should be fine in Feb.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 11, 2019, 12:27 PM
i was going to book an airbnb with the wife and kids for a weekend on yankee this month.  the weather was so bad though we are pushing back to Feb.  any tips for yankee?


Big minnows in the shallows for pickerel ...move out if no bites...make some pickled pickerel you wont be disappointed  .Are you familiar with the bait shops in the area ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Jan 11, 2019, 02:03 PM

Big minnows in the shallows for pickerel ...move out if no bites...make some pickled pickerel you wont be disappointed  .Are you familiar with the bait shops in the area ?

i think im good with bait, we've been up in that area a few times and stopped by toms and sportnuts.  im all ears though if there are better options.  stayed on a pond in forestburg one summer which had great crappie/perch/pickerel action and yankee early last spring but it was too warm for ice and too cold to bring the yaks with kids (my boys are only 3 and 6).  im really just looking for some panfish action to keep them interested.  will setup tipups for something large but everything is going back. 

the long weekend airbnb trips we do on water are really just 25+ year reconnaissance missions for our future retirement home.  we stayed at a place on bomoseen this past summer, so far that lake is #1 on my list, but these private ponds in ny are also in my top 5.  ideally i cant wait to GTFO out of NJ and buy something small in upstate NY or farther N near lake george/vermont.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 11, 2019, 02:16 PM
i think im good with bait, we've been up in that area a few times and stopped by toms and sportnuts.  im all ears though if there are better options.  stayed on a pond in forestburg one summer which had great crappie/perch/pickerel action and yankee early last spring but it was too warm for ice and too cold to bring the yaks with kids (my boys are only 3 and 6).  im really just looking for some panfish action to keep them interested.  will setup tipups for something large but everything is going back. 

the long weekend airbnb trips we do on water are really just 25+ year reconnaissance missions for our future retirement home.  we stayed at a place on bomoseen this past summer, so far that lake is #1 on my list, but these private ponds in ny are also in my top 5.  ideally i cant wait to GTFO out of NJ and buy something small in upstate NY or farther N near lake george/vermont.

Which small pond in Forestburgh? That's where I am. I don't know much about Airbnb but if you can search for places I would try Lake Devanage or Highland Lake in this general area. Both are private but both have some good fishing and I think Devanage has some nice trout. I grew up and cut my ice teeth on Masten Lake and we owned and operated the old public swimming beach called the ML Casino. Not there any more but it sure was a special place to grow up.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Jan 11, 2019, 02:37 PM
Which small pond in Forestburgh? That's where I am. I don't know much about Airbnb but if you can search for places I would try Lake Devanage or Highland Lake in this general area. Both are private but both have some good fishing and I think Devanage has some nice trout. I grew up and cut my ice teeth on Masten Lake and we owned and operated the old public swimming beach called the ML Casino. Not there any more but it sure was a special place to grow up.

Gam

on google maps its just listed as forestburg pond, its by the intersection of 42 and 48
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 11, 2019, 02:50 PM
on google maps its just listed as forestburg pond, its by the intersection of 42 and 48

YUP! Right up the road from my house in Hartwood at the blinker. Some decent LM Bass in there but all on the small side.

Let me know if you find places on the lakes I mentioned. Airbnb seems to be coming on pretty strong in this area lately and I take care of a neighbors place listed on the site.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 11, 2019, 03:51 PM
Hello everyone. I don't need to post this because others have already.. I checked five places and all had open water at places. But I think. Surperior on 17b side might be ok by Sunday. But long walk not for a person with lots of great.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 11, 2019, 03:51 PM
Gear
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 11, 2019, 03:52 PM
Hello everyone. I don't need to post this because others have already.. I checked five places and all had open water at places. But I think. Surperior on 17b side might be ok by Sunday. But long walk not for a person with lots of great.

How bad was the Superior boat launch?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 11, 2019, 04:46 PM
when you say superior by 17B side are your referring to the trail you have to walk thru the woods to access the lake or chestnut lake thru the swamp?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 11, 2019, 07:08 PM
Kbaez. Yes... For the boat launch need a minimum 4 to 5 days
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 12, 2019, 01:53 AM
The trail
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 12, 2019, 06:22 AM
when you say superior by 17B side are your referring to the trail you have to walk thru the woods to access the lake or chestnut lake thru the swamp?
I always came from Puckyhuddle. Is there a way through the swamp?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 12, 2019, 09:15 AM
I don't know. Yesterday was my first day going throw the trail.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 12, 2019, 09:36 AM
Any shot of finding safe ice tomorrow anywhere? In north Jersey by me we just froze over last night finally, only have about an inch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tryin to catch Champy on Jan 12, 2019, 09:48 AM
Just took a drive around Putnam County and all i found was open water or just beginning to skim over. Was in Albany area on Monday and tomhannock reservoir was still wide open. Only found ice once i got 30 min north of there. I'm planning to go north to champlain next weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 12, 2019, 09:58 AM
safe ice in Sullivan  currently sitting on 5" fishing is slow bunch of flags but only 2 fish
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 12, 2019, 10:29 AM
any ice report for Sullivan looking to get out tomorrow morning. thanks
pictures of the smitty sled i build anyone add anything to there they reccomend
(https://i.postimg.cc/CBshXG0D/20181224-111529.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CBshXG0D)

(https://i.postimg.cc/CRRK5nCT/20181224-111541.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/CRRK5nCT)

I would suggest two cam buckle strap..every thing else looks good ...if you have a hub shelter could always get the Eskimo Deluxe tie down kit ...EZPZ anchors and two cam buckle straps two birds one stone...on discount bout 15-20 bucks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: IceBalls on Jan 12, 2019, 03:20 PM
Lake Devanaugh, up near Highland Lake does contain Trout but the Homeowners Association does not allow you to keep any.....all must be released.  My buddy and I pulled about 20 of them thru the ice in three hours last year.

Does anyone know if there's walkable ice on White Pond in Putnam ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 12, 2019, 03:21 PM
    I was thinking of heading out tomarrow ...   just was wondering if there is any snow on the ice??  :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: deweyicefish on Jan 12, 2019, 03:24 PM
  Hello Iceballs   Maybe we get to fish togather this year ?? :icefish:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 12, 2019, 06:10 PM
    I was thinking of heading out tomarrow ...   just was wondering if there is any snow on the ice??  :icefish:


No snow on the ice in lower Sullivan county ..found 3.5-4 plus inches on my local lake..be out tomorrow in the shallows.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 12, 2019, 07:39 PM
a solid 5' on a 60 acre lake in Sullivan today...making ice when I left at dark...had fun with some new gadgets ….but got SKUNKED!...beats working, there is no snow and it is slick so be careful. inlets and outlets still questionable and take caution, 5"  can thin to 2" real quick with springs and flow underneath.
got a visit from DEC officer Mike...heck of a nice guy and exactly what we need to see more of.
tight lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 12, 2019, 08:07 PM
Awesome, thanks for the update, I am going to prod through a bunch of lakes tomorrow. Nice to hear there are dec guys out, as someone from nj, i see SOOOO many poached saltwater fish it kills me, so seeing them monitor if you are staying legal is always 100% great in my book!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 12, 2019, 09:13 PM
Thank you to all who have posted reports good to read a few of you have gotten out fishing.
IceBalls you may already have seen this Tryin to catch Champy reported most lakes in Putnam county are still open water with skim ice.

Still no word back from Monticello FD on if they will hold a contest this year think I will call Sports Nuts tomorrow and see if they have heard anything.
Good fishing to everyone remember to check the ice as you go out and move around still maybe thin areas.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 13, 2019, 10:48 AM
so ill start the debate how close is to close for some1 to set up next to you on the ice when your running tip-ups?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 13, 2019, 06:58 PM
I like to give people some distance 200'....
good day on the ice...careful out there lots of open water and thin depending on the body of water from what notice today scouting and fishing.
Question: lifespan of a transducer?

My LX& transducer died this am!! >:( of course it could not die in July....yeah I know
What has been your expereince with lifespan?

tight lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 13, 2019, 09:06 PM
I like to give people some distance 200'....
good day on the ice...careful out there lots of open water and thin depending on the body of water from what notice today scouting and fishing.
Question: lifespan of a transducer?

My LX& transducer died this am!! >:( of course it could not die in July....yeah I know
What has been your expereince with lifespan?

tight lines

I got my LX7 unit beginning of last season and have had no problems since then. Not sure how long you have had yours for
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 13, 2019, 10:58 PM
 I called Sport Nuts bait-tackle in Rock Hill,NY. this afternoon person I spoke with has not heard anything about Monticello FD having a contest this year. Looks like the fire department may have decided to hold some other type of fund raiser in the Winter.

 For everyone's info. here are names and phone numbers for some bait-tackle shops in Sullivan County.    Tom's Bait shop Fair Oaks,NY (Bloomingburg area)  845-733-4642  on Prosperous Valley road hours 6 Am-9 PM , Sport Nuts  Rock Hill,NY. 845-794-2000  hours 9AM-5PM , if the cold weather stays around might open earlier on weekends call before closing time on Fridays to get weekend hours.  Fur,Fin and Feathers Livingston Manor,NY. 845-439-4476 hours 9 AM-5PM  may also open earlier on weekends .the shop owner is older if making a trip between Mon.-Fri. call first to make sure the shop is open if Winter business is slow he maybe closed some days .

Enjoy , be safe a good ice fishing season to all.
Steve
     
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 13, 2019, 10:58 PM
so ill start the debate how close is to close for some1 to set up next to you on the ice when your running tip-ups?

Outside the tip up spread is fine by me. But seriously, a Sunday with 50+ guys out a public lake on the most popular spot... what do you expect?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Jan 13, 2019, 11:23 PM
I agree with rather b fishing. A minimum of 200' from there furthest tip up from there camp. But everyone knows your lucky to get 30-40 pacies. During a contest.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 14, 2019, 04:50 AM
I spread my own tip ups 40 -50 feet apart when I set up. If that's good enough for me then good enough for others fishing a popular spot. Heck, when jigging inside my shanty with a buddy we use 2 holes side by side and never have a problem. Only once in all my years have I had a runner that came close to spooling me and got tangled in another guys set. Not my fault nor his so you just move on and get over the little stuff. I think in very deep water lakes and if fishing for large fish it might be better to spread it out farther to avoid tangles but not necessary here in our mostly shallow water lakes and ponds where a 3 pound fish might be the exception rather than the rule.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 14, 2019, 05:21 AM
had a guy jigging 6 feet from one of my tip-up didnt bother me just curious. close to 100 people on the lake yesterday so its  bound to happen
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gravity Pilot on Jan 14, 2019, 07:14 AM
Kbaez. I don’t fish around here on weekends just for that reason. I’ll go up north.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 14, 2019, 08:55 AM
Looks like early reports are a major snow storm the 19th-21stish granted its still 5 days out but not what we need.... hopefully they are completely wrong

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 14, 2019, 09:33 AM
ways out yet ...I will take 6 inches ..enough for dragging .

https://weather.us/model-charts
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 14, 2019, 09:38 AM
ways out yet ...I will take 6 inches ..enough for dragging .

https://weather.us/model-charts

I would rather see a solid 6 inches of ice all around with no open water long before we get any snow.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tightliness on Jan 14, 2019, 09:46 AM
Anyone have info on binnewater lake and onteora lake in Ulster county or kiamesha lake in Sullivan? Never fished any of these lakes but I’m looking too this weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 14, 2019, 10:36 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xp18rF20/signal-2019-01-14-104532.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp18rF20)


Good weekend up at N/S Lake. 10". Saturday was slow, my friend and I only managed 5 short picks, a small largemouth, one yellow & a pumpkinseed. Lots of marks but not feeding. Yesterday was the opposite with plenty of active yellows & seeds, short picks & this good 22"er (thanks for the pic Dave!). Saw plenty of nice largemouth pulled up yesterday as well.

Checked Chodikee & Berean Park in Highland last night and only 2.5". Will check Louisa on Wednesday.

If anyone has any specific safe bodies of water to report in Ulster/Sullivan County, please feel free to post or PM me.

Gino
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Jan 14, 2019, 11:54 AM
Lake Devanaugh, up near Highland Lake does contain Trout but the Homeowners Association does not allow you to keep any.....all must be released.  My buddy and I pulled about 20 of them thru the ice in three hours last year.

Does anyone know if there's walkable ice on White Pond in Putnam ???

Just got back from checking White Pond.  I measured 1.5" at the dock.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 14, 2019, 11:59 AM
KB, where did you see close to 100 other fisherman? Was there a contest? Never experienced that.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 14, 2019, 12:25 PM
(https://i.postimg.cc/Xp18rF20/signal-2019-01-14-104532.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Xp18rF20)


Good weekend up at N/S Lake. 10". Saturday was slow, my friend and I only managed 5 short picks, a small largemouth, one yellow & a pumpkinseed. Lots of marks but not feeding. Yesterday was the opposite with plenty of active yellows & seeds, short picks & this good 22"er (thanks for the pic Dave!). Saw plenty of nice largemouth pulled up yesterday as well.

Checked Chodikee & Berean Park in Highland last night and only 2.5". Will check Louisa on Wednesday.

If anyone has any specific safe bodies of water to report in Ulster/Sullivan County, please feel free to post or PM me.

Gino
what lake is N/S lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 14, 2019, 12:27 PM
KB, where did you see close to 100 other fisherman? Was there a contest? Never experienced that.
superior and no contest
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 14, 2019, 01:03 PM
I was there and we thought there was a tournament at the north end, never saw so many guys up there.
We fished towards the south end off the boat launch, plenty of action but everything was on the small side. It was a beautiful day to be out.
Measured 5 3/4" of ice.
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Post by: tipup28 on Jan 14, 2019, 01:08 PM
North-South Lake in Greene County.
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Post by: perch assasin on Jan 14, 2019, 01:12 PM
has anybody checked ice on swinging bridge or toronto reservior?
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Post by: jiignut on Jan 14, 2019, 01:22 PM
I was there and we thought there was a tournament at the north end, never saw so many guys up there. Earlier quote.



Yup, mention something on here just a little positive and the area gets bombarded. Not just a particular body of water,  but in this case, an area of the lake. Yoi.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimc1965 on Jan 14, 2019, 01:34 PM
Can gas augers be used on Superior?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 14, 2019, 02:12 PM
I was there and we thought there was a tournament at the north end, never saw so many guys up there. Earlier quote.



Yup, mention something on here just a little positive and the area gets bombarded. Not just a particular body of water,  but in this case, an area of the lake. Yoi.

It was bombarded because it's one of the few places with safe ice.
I didn't see any posts prior to the weekend about safe ice at Superior.
It's a well known popular place.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 14, 2019, 07:29 PM
had a guy jigging 6 feet from one of my tip-up didnt bother me just curious. close to 100 people on the lake yesterday so its  bound to happen
It's bound to happen but you know people push it. I always figure if the spot meant that much some one got there earlier good on them.  More than once the guy who moves on finds a jem somewhere else. Hope everyone is catching. My son and I Hammered the dinks tonight.
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Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 14, 2019, 09:23 PM
Looks like storm path is not locked in as of yet. Westchester/Putnam may get wintry mix or 12-15 Plus. One of those "who knows" storms. At least all waters are locking up after these past few days...….
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Post by: kb on Jan 15, 2019, 08:48 AM
Many of the bait shops here in dutchess don’t have bait yet, and don’t expect it by the weekend. 

Where are you getting it locally?   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 15, 2019, 10:43 AM
Many of the bait shops here in dutchess don’t have bait yet, and don’t expect it by the weekend. 

Where are you getting it locally?

Toms bait and tackle in Narrowsburg, Monticello Farm Home and Garden, and Toms Bait in Fair Oaks all had shiners as of last Sunday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 15, 2019, 11:05 AM
Hello fellow Southern NY. ice anglers good to read many of you got out fishing this past weekend. I believe the Reports & Conditions forum/board is only viewable by registered members of this website maybe if all of us posts our questions about ice conditions and stories of fishing trips on that forum we will not see crowds at certain lakes. The NY. General forum is viewable by anyone who visits this website. I know currently there are not topic/threads for all areas of southern NY. in the reports-conditions forum possibly if more of us post there we can convince  the NY. moderators to create more topics/threads. It would be nice to see a topic/thread for each county in NY.

I do not fish with tipups to much any more but would like around 100 feet between me and other fishermen if I have them set out depending on when I arrive at a lake and the amount of activity I try to spread my tipups over a large area and then move them closer together if one tipup get multiple hits. If during the day the lake gets more crowded I will move my tipups into a smaller area. I'm out to relax and enjoy the day  so try and be polite and friendly to others out on the lake.

Kb depending on your location in Dutchess county this may be a long trip but Gander Outdoors in Kingston maybe a source for bait. The store is locate in a shopping mall off of route 9w.

Tightlines only have basic information on the lakes you mentioned. fourth Binnewater was at one time being stocked with northern pike and had special fishing regulations for the pike. I believe the stockings stopped ten or more years ago so pike population maybe small or nonexistent . Looks like you park along the road  section of lake by road has max. depth of ten feet there is a section on main body of lake with depth of eighty feet.
Onteora lake was being stocked with tiger musky at one time and might still be so steel leader or heavy fluorocarbon maybe a good idea on your tipups and heavier action rod and tackle for jigging . You have to walk a short distance from the parking area to reach the lake. The lake has a dark colored bottom where you would access it from the parking area and appears to drop off quickly from the shore line.
Kiamesha Lake can be accessed from route 42 side of the lake has the fish usually found in most southern Ny. lakes chain pickerel, yellow perch, crappie, blue gill, large mouth bass. Hope this is of some help.

May the coming storm not affect our lakes to badly.
Steve
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Post by: bowski76 on Jan 15, 2019, 11:26 AM
Hi Steve,
You posted:
"Kiamesha Lake can be accessed from route 42 side of the lake has the fish usually found in most southern Ny. lakes chain pickerel, yellow perch, crappie, blue gill, large mouth bass. Hope this is of some help."

I was on Google street view (from August 2018) and wherever there is a pullover there is an orange "WARNING" sign. I can't make out what the sign says but it looks like a posted sign. Do you know what the signs says?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 15, 2019, 12:18 PM
Bowski76 I've seen the signs and they say posted property ,but have also seen vehicles parked in the pull offs and folks fishing that side of the lake. So to you and Tightlines I suggest calling Monticello police and see what they tell you about parking their and fishing. Sorry for any confusion my previous post may create I've never ice fished at Kiamesha Lake only observed others in my travels or seen footprint in the snow on lake's ice surface.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 15, 2019, 12:22 PM
Onteora Lake hasn't been stocked with tiger muskies since 2003.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 15, 2019, 01:06 PM
Don't know much about Kiamesha lake...DEC lists it on there sit maybe inquire there first.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31157.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 15, 2019, 02:41 PM
Kiamesha IMO is in a state of Limbo at present. It was always a part of the Concord Hotel property and private property. However, when the Concord property was purchased and planned to become a part of the new casino property those plans went south pretty quick. One fellow purchased that portion of the property and the existing Monticello Raceway owners purchased the other half where the new casino now stands which also encompasses the old Monster golf course. The partnership fell apart shortly after the old hotel was torn down and the footings for a new building began being installed. That fellows name is Capelli. I suspect he still owns the property but missed the boat with the financing to continue building and the company that owns the new casino wants nothing to do with him.
I do see guys fishing on the ice and from shore and in small boats and have never seen the authorities hassling any one. That does not make it OK to fish there but plenty of guys do. You are on your own if you decide to try it. I would love to know the details about the lake, how deep it is and what fish tend to be caught.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TRAPPER3 on Jan 15, 2019, 03:05 PM
Private lake Northern Sullivan had 7-8" on Sunday.....A few pickerel but only 2 keepers....
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Post by: jiignut on Jan 15, 2019, 03:23 PM
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 15, 2019, 03:35 PM
Kiamesha IMO is in a state of Limbo at present. It was always a part of the Concord Hotel property and private property. However, when the Concord property was purchased and planned to become a part of the new casino property those plans went south pretty quick. One fellow purchased that portion of the property and the existing Monticello Raceway owners purchased the other half where the new casino now stands which also encompasses the old Monster golf course. The partnership fell apart shortly after the old hotel was torn down and the footings for a new building began being installed. That fellows name is Capelli. I suspect he still owns the property but missed the boat with the financing to continue building and the company that owns the new casino wants nothing to do with him.
I do see guys fishing on the ice and from shore and in small boats and have never seen the authorities hassling any one. That does not make it OK to fish there but plenty of guys do. You are on your own if you decide to try it. I would love to know the details about the lake, how deep it is and what fish tend to be caught.

Gam

Hey Gam, you are right Cappelli Enterprises (Louis R Cappelli, billionaire) owns (or owned) the lake and is the second largest shareholder at the new casino. He did a lot of building in Westchester with his partner Donald J Trump.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 15, 2019, 07:36 PM
Good evening ,Hardwater Diehard ,Gamalot,Jignut my thanks to all of you for posting additional information on Kiamesha lake. Tipup28 thank you sir for the info. on Onteora lake .

I was out this afternoon and stopped at Winding Hills park off of route 17K in Town of Montgomery, NY. this park is owned by Orange county currently the lake is posted as having unsafe ice conditions  depending on this weekend's storm they may open it for ice fishing some time next week. Only the largest lake is open to ice fishing small pond by park entrance is closed in the Winter. Lake is named Diamond ,40 acres in size yellow perch, LM bass, blue gills never caught or seen others catch a chain pickerel.  You can park by the flag pole on either side of road there also is parking by ranger station. At this time road that leads to boat house/launch is open they may close it if we receive a large snow fall this weekend. ( parking for around 20 vehicles by boat house  gas augers are allowed )

 Here is the phone number for ranger station 845-457-4918 . the park closes at sun down. Closest places to get bait are Tom's Bait shop in Fair Oaks and Thruway Sporting Goods in Walden (same shopping area as Hanaford super market) I believe Thruway's hours are Mon.-Thurs. 8AM-8Pm, Fri.-Sat. 8AM-9PM, Sun. 8AM-6PM. the fishing section of store is located at top of ramp on second floor the ramp is on left side of main floor.   Phone 845-778-1400.

 Steve
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Post by: flounderman on Jan 16, 2019, 08:58 AM
any ice report for Sullivan looking to get out tomorrow morning. thanks
pictures of the smitty sled i build anyone add anything to there they reccomend
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kbaez, I like the sled mod!  I would make a fitted cover to keep all your gear dry from the snow and elements. Years ago I made a hinged bench seat along the length of the jet sled. Two purposes, I used it as a table for my stove/coffee pot or I would use it as my jigging seat. two less things I had to drag along(seat, portable table).


I fished last Saturday for a few hours on a popular Sullivan lake with about 10 other peeps.. Drilled about 20 holes and moved around but couldn't shake the dink perch. Gave up. Tip up guys seemed busy.

Good luck this weekend...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 16, 2019, 09:15 AM

kbaez, I like the sled mod!  I would make a fitted cover to keep all your gear dry from the snow and elements. Years ago I made a hinged bench seat along the length of the jet sled. Two purposes, I used it as a table for my stove/coffee pot or I would use it as my jigging seat. two less things I had to drag along(seat, portable table).


I fished last Saturday for a few hours on a popular Sullivan lake with about 10 other peeps.. Drilled about 20 holes and moved around but couldn't shake the dink perch. Gave up. Tip up guys seemed busy.

Good luck this weekend...
i have the sled cover that comes with the sled i use as long as it dont blow away into open water like my last cover end of season last year it works well
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 16, 2019, 02:49 PM
Checked some long island ponds that had 2-3 inches of black ice today, definitely little sketchy but caught some fish and good to get out close to home. Got checked by DEC today too, nice guy and good to see them out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 16, 2019, 06:13 PM
Anyone have any word on Upton?   Please  me
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 16, 2019, 08:59 PM
5.5" at Chodikee.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 16, 2019, 09:58 PM
NY. Basser  hopefully the coming storms do not set all of us back with our ice fishing may temperatures stay cold enough so the lakes on Long Island make more ice and you can fish locally this Winter.
Kb thought I saw a post about Upton the other day now I can not find it. I'll PM you if further searching turns up the post. Any Luck finding bait fish.
Tipup28 thank you for the report on Chodikee Lake. Did you get to Louisa to check the ice formation.

Staying optimistic the coming storms will not cause us major problems and temperatures stay cold enough to make more ice . Here are some more phone numbers you may find useful.
  Sterling Forest Visitor Center (845)-351-5907  , Lake Tiorotti field office /Harriman State Park (845)-429-8257 , Palisades Interstate Park Commission in Bear Mountain,NY. (845)-786-2701  this commission oversees both state parks along with Bear Mountain ST.Park and Rockland Lake ST.Park in Haverstraw,NY. area (Rockland county)

I'm sure some of you already are aware of this but the commission has a policy where they want a minimum of 6 inches of ice on a lake before they will allow ice fishing. Only certain lakes in Sterling and Harriman will be open for ice fishing if conditions are good.

 I strongly suggest making a phone call before heading to any of these parks. In past years lakes on which ice fishing is allowed were not checked on a daily basis. So evenif we have over a week of below freezing temperatures for the daily highs some lakes may still be closed. Personally seen a few years when only one small pond in Sterling forest was open upon inquiring why told rangers staff is shared between both parks and has limited time to heck ice conditions. Hopefully they have added more rangers and things have improved.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 17, 2019, 09:06 AM
Looks like 8-12 for the Orange County area and 12-18 for Sullivan County area Catskills and ADKs anywhere from 18"-3FT! Hope they are wrong!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Justinrc21 on Jan 17, 2019, 09:13 AM
Checked upton yesterday. Air temp was 40 degrees... still 4” of ice. I’m headed back there this morning to see if I can get some trout on my hooks!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 17, 2019, 12:43 PM
Justinrc21 ,welcome to Ice Shanty. Thank you for the report on ice conditions at Upton Lake in Dutchess county. May you bring some trout onto the ice if get out to Upton today.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Jan 17, 2019, 12:53 PM
4" of clear black ice at White Pond.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jcs379 on Jan 17, 2019, 04:20 PM
do you mean , that one in carmel ? did you see anybody outhere?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 17, 2019, 05:18 PM
any lakes in orange county open was told a few lakes had people fishing on but couldn't get names of lakes due to the person no knowing the area well. on a side note i got a new toy to play with this weekend lowrance hook2 5
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 17, 2019, 09:53 PM
got out today in sullivan and caught a handful of nice crappie from 11-13 inches, fish were pretty finicky

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Canoejon on Jan 17, 2019, 09:56 PM
Was that 4” of ice on Upton over the deeper water or just in the shallow areas closer to where the public gets on?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jcs379 on Jan 17, 2019, 10:13 PM
got out today in sullivan and caught a handful of nice crappie from 11-13 inches, fish were pretty finicky

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nice fish.you sure are long way from home
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Post by: NYBasser on Jan 17, 2019, 10:26 PM
nice fish.you sure are long way from home

ice fishing up there is a lot better than long island, plus the ice on the island is still sketch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2019, 01:38 AM
To all thinking of fishing this weekend who would be traveling from Westchester county, NYC and Long Island or Northern NJ. I suggest staying home and visit this thread during the coming week for reports. Here is a Hyper link to Spectrum (Time Warner Cable ) website once on the website click on New York and the Hudson Valley. Latest map has part of Sullivan and Ulster counties receiving 12-18 inches of snow from Sat-Sun. storm, Orange and Dutchess counties 6-12 inches also will be periods of sleet and rain. Currently coating of snow on vehicles and ground here in New Windsor may see 2 inches by time this storm ends later today. Saturday's storm is perdicted to start in the afternoon and last until Sunday afternoon /eve. Winter Storm warning from 12 PM sat to 8 PM sun. for most of Orange county.

 www.spectrumlocalnews. com (http://www.spectrumlocalnews.com)  also can try weather underground type in town closest to lake in the search bar  www.weatherunderground.com (http://www.weatherunderground.com)


NY Basser congratulations on the crappies. :clap:

Kbaez look for my post on page 348 for Jan. !5 contains info. and phone number for ranger station of Winding hills park Town of Montgomery (Orange county) lake in park was closed when I visited depending on snow it may be open for fishing next week end.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Jan 18, 2019, 07:59 AM
To all thinking of fishing this weekend who would be traveling from Westchester county, NYC and Long Island or Northern NJ. I suggest staying home and visit this thread during the coming week for reports. Here is a Hyper link to Spectrum (Time Warner Cable ) website once on the website click on New York and the Hudson Valley. Latest map has part of Sullivan and Ulster counties receiving 12-18 inches of snow from Sat-Sun. storm, Orange and Dutchess counties 6-12 inches also will be periods of sleet and rain. Currently coating of snow on vehicles and ground here in New Windsor may see 2 inches by time this storm ends later today. Saturday's storm is perdicted to start in the afternoon and last until Sunday afternoon /eve. Winter Storm warning from 12 PM sat to 8 PM sun. for most of Orange county.

 www.spectrumlocalnews. com (http://www.spectrumlocalnews.com)  also can try weather underground type in town closest to lake in the search bar  www.weatherunderground.com (http://www.weatherunderground.com)

In my experience , right before a big storm is the best fishing .  Saturday should be a great day . 

NY Basser congratulations on the crappies. :clap:

Kbaez look for my post on page 348 for Jan. !5 contains info. and phone number for ranger station of Winding hills park Town of Montgomery (Orange county) lake in park was closed when I visited depending on snow it may be open for fishing next week end.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Yotecatcher on Jan 18, 2019, 08:26 AM
Stay home the fishin is good 😂😂 just before the storm.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 18, 2019, 12:04 PM
Looks like rain on Wednesday... will knock down any snow we get but will also create a slushy mess
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 18, 2019, 12:34 PM
got out today in sullivan and caught a handful of nice crappie from 11-13 inches, fish were pretty finicky

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Nice Basser. Was out last night very picky eaters.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 18, 2019, 12:38 PM
Looks like rain on Wednesday... will knock down any snow we get but will also create a slushy mess
Maybe the wind this weekend will blow some of the snow off ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 18, 2019, 12:44 PM
Minus 5 Sunday night and minus 3 Monday night and that my friends is ice making temps! It's about time already.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: DON-E-ICE on Jan 18, 2019, 02:19 PM
Westchester and Putnam waters locking up. Plenty of hard water this weekend. No need to travel
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jcs379 on Jan 18, 2019, 05:29 PM
Westchester and Putnam waters locking up. Plenty of hard water this weekend. No need to travel
which one? i called the crossriver bait shop and He told me maybe 2" of ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pikemanEd on Jan 18, 2019, 06:44 PM
Anyone been by middle branch Reservoir and check ice conditions ? I live in ct about an hour and a half away so its not easy for me to check.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 19, 2019, 04:08 AM
Good morning to all planing a fishing trip before the snow arrives this afternoon keep a watch on the weather storm may arrive sooner then forecasted and good fishing to all of you. May the coming snow be the powdery type Monday and Tuesday are forecast to be windy days so if snow is powdery a good amount might get blow from ice surfaces. May everyone get through the storm with no or only minor problems.

I have been checking Facebook pages for both Swan Lake FD and Mahogany Ridge hunting-fishing club no information posted yet on either group's pages about this years ice fishing contests. Did some internet searching and found name and hopefully home phone number for the chief of Swan Lake FD will call later today and see what happens called the fire station yesterday afternoon no one answered the phone and apparently no answering machine or it is turned off.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 19, 2019, 03:08 PM
+2 largemouth, North-South Lake.

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tryin to catch Champy on Jan 19, 2019, 04:10 PM
I drove around sodom this afternoon and several people fishing the north side.  One group gathered together so guessing plenty of ice.  After the cold tomorrow night everything should be locked up. They keep reducing the amount of snow we are expecting here in Putnam.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 19, 2019, 06:48 PM
Fished Superior today. Had a lot of action on the Marcum but could not get the darn things to bite. I iced one sunny all day. Caught a few perch and one decent crappie on tip ups. Was fishing with kbaez, his crew caught a decent amount of perch and bluegill.
Kbaez also iced a really nice catfish!
Tried everything they did but No luck. Okay I’m done sulking, I’ll be out tomorrow to try again weather permitting.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 19, 2019, 07:03 PM
Had some awesome fishing today right before the storm hit. Iced a bunch of slab crappie with a couple over 12" and the majority of them around 11-12". Had some short flurries, but the fish were finicky and biting light for the most part.

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jcs379 on Jan 19, 2019, 07:48 PM
Had some awesome fishing today right before the storm hit. Iced a bunch of slab crappie with a couple over 12" and the majority of them around 11-12". Had some short flurries, but the fish were finicky and biting light for the most part.

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dont" tell me ,that it was on long island
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 19, 2019, 07:58 PM
Fished Superior today. Had a lot of action on the Marcum but could not get the darn things to bite. I iced one sunny all day. Caught a few perch and one decent crappie on tip ups. Was fishing with kbaez, his crew caught a decent amount of perch and bluegill.
Kbaez also iced a really nice catfish!
Tried everything they did but No luck. Okay I’m done sulking, I’ll be out tomorrow to try again weather permitting.
lots of action steady bite threw out the day came home with a mixed bag of 36 fish off superior photo taken mid day about 115 or so
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 20, 2019, 09:15 AM
Nice fish Guys! Had my 7year old  son out at sunrise. Lasted till about 11. Had a nice smally and some decent gills On Lake Huntington.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 20, 2019, 10:33 AM
Went out onto Upton, and my friend caught a nice trout and a decent crappie off of tipups.  There was 4 inches of ice, and the north end was still open, and filled with geese
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 20, 2019, 10:36 AM
Smoked goose breast. :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 20, 2019, 10:41 AM
Some of my friends are really into duck and goose hunting, and they got very excited when a flock flew overhead.   I tried it once, didnt care for it. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 20, 2019, 12:48 PM
Good day hope everyone is weathering the storm alright. Congratulations to all of you who got a fishing trip in before storm arrived nice catches of fish. NYBasser I'm also curious did you fish on Long Island or get up early and drive to the catskills or other area upstate of your home.Kb thank you for the report on Upton Lake. I saw your post in the Bait Shop map thread sorry to hear Shot Shop is out of business. Besides Dutchess/Northern archery in red Hook what other bait-tackle shop still exist in Dutchess county.

 Light snow still falling here in New Windsor and winds have increased their speed. Be careful if traveling today.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Piehlerfishing on Jan 20, 2019, 02:21 PM
So does  anyone have the details on amount of ice in Putnam county reservoirs and lakes  middle branch , west , east branch , Gilead , gleneida, oscawana?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 20, 2019, 02:25 PM
There's another bait shop in Red Hook called Hook, Line & Sinker. Unfortunately, nothing that I know of in the central or southern parts of the county that are open in winter.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Outlaw fishing on Jan 20, 2019, 02:36 PM
 West Branch had about 4 inches yesterday, I check Gilead on Friday and it was very sketchy. I drilled two holes close to the boat ramp and measured about 3 inches. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hey Ice Hole! on Jan 20, 2019, 02:53 PM
Shot Shop was my go to for live bait. I went to Hook Line & Sinker (845-758-6920) last week they are open 7 days a week  a family run business.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 20, 2019, 03:20 PM
Mahogany Ridge Hunting & Fishing Club...Highland lk Sullivan county...
Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 7 AM


https://www.facebook.com/events/359822441236291/


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 20, 2019, 03:31 PM
Im on the far side of Dutchess, and its quicker to go into Ct to get bait.  They sell certified bait there.  I havent been to Ceely's Bait Bucket in New Windsor yet, but Im going to check them out  as well
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hey Ice Hole! on Jan 20, 2019, 04:04 PM
Called the number on their website it's not in service.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 20, 2019, 04:07 PM
The shot shop?  The place is gutted, and the signs are gone. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 20, 2019, 05:45 PM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for posting info. on Mahogany ridge contest. If things have not changed entry is $20.00 per person,$50.00 per family(wife,kids) . You receive one dozen bait fish and can enjoy the lunch served during contest.

Kb I live close to Ceely's  believe they close for the Winter. I will try and stop there this week and let you know. I have an older book that has list of bait shops in south eastern,NY. It list a D's Sport and Tackle on route 55 in Pawling was this same place as the Shot Shop. (3144 route 55 Pawling ,845-855-1520  hours Mon.Thurs. 3 PM-7PM, Fri.-Sun. 6AM-6PM  )   The book is from 2015 so place may not exist .

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 20, 2019, 06:34 PM
Good day hope everyone is weathering the storm alright. Congratulations to all of you who got a fishing trip in before storm arrived nice catches of fish. NYBasser I'm also curious did you fish on Long Island or get up early and drive to the catskills or other area upstate of your home.Kb thank you for the report on Upton Lake. I saw your post in the Bait Shop map thread sorry to hear Shot Shop is out of business. Besides Dutchess/Northern archery in red Hook what other bait-tackle shop still exist in Dutchess county.

 Light snow still falling here in New Windsor and winds have increased their speed. Be careful if traveling today.
Steve

I was fishing upstate, Long Island ice is still sketchy
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 20, 2019, 08:59 PM
Ceelys closes for the winter & they go to Florida. I know for a fact that they are down there now !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 21, 2019, 12:10 AM
Wetdreams thank you for the information on Cellys. Did you get any info. on this Year's Swan Lake contest.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 21, 2019, 03:27 AM
Hardwater Diehard thank you for posting info. on Mahogany ridge contest. If things have not changed entry is $20.00 per person,$50.00 per family(wife,kids) . You receive one dozen bait fish and can enjoy the lunch served during contest.

Kb I live close to Ceely's  believe they close for the Winter. I will try and stop there this week and let you know. I have an older book that has list of bait shops in south eastern,NY. It list a D's Sport and Tackle on route 55 in Pawling was this same place as the Shot Shop. (3144 route 55 Pawling ,845-855-1520  hours Mon.Thurs. 3 PM-7PM, Fri.-Sun. 6AM-6PM  )   The book is from 2015 so place may not exist .

Steve

The shot shop and D's are/were the same place, different owners. 

Well than so much for Ceelys, I guess going into Ct is my only option.   

Thank you
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Jan 21, 2019, 06:50 AM
I called D's Bait and Tackle last week and it said the number was disconnected.
Not sure if they are out of business or closed for the winter.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: domfy on Jan 21, 2019, 07:29 AM
Drove by D's on 55 in pawling the other day. Looks like it's now being renovated into woodworking shop
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jig em on Jan 21, 2019, 08:11 AM
Big wave in mahopac and cross river are the only places I know of that have bait and are still open.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hayner12578 on Jan 21, 2019, 08:14 AM
D's is 100% closed. Only two bait shops that I know of open in Dutchess are all the way up in Rhinebeck.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 21, 2019, 01:03 PM
To all who maybe interested I was able to contact the current chief of the Swan Lake,NY. fire dept. Their annual ice fishing contest is coming Sunday Jan. 27TH starting at 6AM. Entry  fee is $10.00, bait fish ,hot drinks available for purchase, Register  for contest at  tennis court of former Stevensville/Presidents resort . If you are traveling on route 55 from Liberty after crossing over the lake make first right turn (Briscoe Road) just past Golden Swan motel . The tennis court is a short distance up this road on right side of the road.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 21, 2019, 01:43 PM

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MJD3561 on Jan 21, 2019, 02:32 PM
Big wave in mahopac and cross river are the only places I know of that have bait and are still open.

You need to take out a second mortgage to buy bait at Cross River. What a rip off. Better of getting your own.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 21, 2019, 03:14 PM
You need to take out a second mortgage to buy bait at Cross River. What a rip off. Better of getting your own.

The cost of bait fish is getting out of hand quick but we can't honestly place all of the blame on the shops. The regulations force the wholesalers to have their bait certified and the shops to issue those dumb receipts that I have never yet been asked to show any Encon officer. Most shops buy bait fish by the pound and then they have to acclimate the fish to the temps in their tanks plus pay the water and electric bills and the employee costs if any. We frugal fisher persons want the bait shops to stay open for us yet we buy 95% of our gear at the big box stores or on line so the small shop ends up out of business because just selling bait can't possibly keep them alive. I buy a dozen bait for around $6 or .50 cents each and almost never get out of the bait shop without spending $20-25 dollars with my 2 dozen. I try my darnedest to keep my half dollar bait fish out of the mouths of some 10 slime dart or dink perch. What we all need to remember is fishing is both a sport and form of entertainment and it is not cheap when you consider all the money spent on equipment, travel, bait and all the other associated costs involved. In all reality it is cheaper to just buy your fish at the market except for the fun and entertainment factors involved.
I know when I was traveling up to Lake Ontario every chance I got and dragging an expensive boat with all the gear and fancy equipment I figured every pound of salmon I caught was costing me well over $200 for each pound. When gas was over $4.00 per gallon and I could burn up 40 gallons on a 3 days trip plus another 40 in my truck it just got far too wildly expensive and certainly not worth the trips not to mention all the trips we got blown right off that nasty lake. After over 55 years of fishing, many of them at serious fishing, I could probably live the rest of my life quite comfortably if I had all the money I tossed in the water chasing fish.
Complaining about the cost of bait won't change a thing unless we change our spending ways or we can just go pick night crawlers on our lawns and fish cheap.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 21, 2019, 04:14 PM
Steve thanks for getting the info on the Swan Lake contest. Ill be there Sunday morning ! Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 21, 2019, 07:42 PM
Wetdreams/Walt ,you are welcome have a good time and best to you with the fishing. If can  remember please politely ask someone from the fire dept. to kindly update their Facebook page once they set date for the contest. They still have the info. up from last year's contest.

Also I'm going by info. from previous year so my apologies if entry fee has increased.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tjk3rd on Jan 21, 2019, 08:31 PM
Big wave in mahopac and cross river are the only places I know of that have bait and are still open.


I know it is a little out of the way but I drive to Candlewood Bait and Tackle in Danbury, Ct (exit 5 Rte 84).  Certified shiners are about 1/3 the cost of NY shops.  They have all kinds of bait and all the tackle you could want.  Worth the drive to me.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishoninct on Jan 22, 2019, 06:09 AM
Candlewood bait and tackle is a good shop.  They are reasonable and if you buy a big bunch, he usually throws in some extra bait. 

How are ice conditions on west Branch Reservoir?  I heard people were fishing it, but is the whole thing locked up?  Any input appreciated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jig em on Jan 22, 2019, 07:05 AM
Was on west branch Saturday tried to go back on Sunday and the shore line was gone looks like the water was up about 2 feet...with the cold snap it may have set back up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 22, 2019, 07:18 AM
To all who maybe interested I was able to contact the current chief of the Swan Lake,NY. fire dept. Their annual ice fishing contest is coming Sunday Jan. 27TH starting at 6AM. Entry  fee is $10.00, bait fish ,hot drinks available for purchase, Register  for contest at  tennis court of former Stevensville/Presidents resort . If you are traveling on route 55 from Liberty after crossing over the lake make first right turn (Briscoe Road) just past Golden Swan motel . The tennis court is a short distance up this road on right side of the road.

Steve
I heard from a few people that they were kicked off of  swan lake. I am sure the Fire department arranged something, but has anyone else heard this. Something about new owners? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 22, 2019, 07:22 AM


I know it is a little out of the way but I drive to Candlewood Bait and Tackle in Danbury, Ct (exit 5 Rte 84).  Certified shiners are about 1/3 the cost of NY shops.  They have all kinds of bait and all the tackle you could want.  Worth the drive to me.

That’s where I went last year, and will be my future bait shop.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 22, 2019, 07:39 AM
That’s where I went last year, and will be my future bait shop.
I didn't realize you could use bait from a different state. I wonder if P.A. is the same.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 22, 2019, 07:46 AM
Candlewood bait and tackle is a good shop.  They are reasonable and if you buy a big bunch, he usually throws in some extra bait. 

How are ice conditions on west Branch Reservoir?  I heard people were fishing it, but is the whole thing locked up?  Any input appreciated.

I always get my bait from Candlewood bait and tackle , I refuse to pay those prices at the Westchester bait shops who get the same shiners from the same distributor as the Danbury store.  It’s only a short drive into Danbury, right off the downtown exit.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MJD3561 on Jan 22, 2019, 08:25 AM


I know it is a little out of the way but I drive to Candlewood Bait and Tackle in Danbury, Ct (exit 5 Rte 84).  Certified shiners are about 1/3 the cost of NY shops.  They have all kinds of bait and all the tackle you could want.  Worth the drive to me.

100% agree. about 1/3 the price of Cross River. Quality bait, excellent service, and yes - certified bait!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 22, 2019, 05:57 PM
5-7" at Chodikee. Slow, nobody catching, one bluegill.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tightliness on Jan 22, 2019, 06:12 PM
50 and rain on thursday :-\
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Stealthcraftjet on Jan 22, 2019, 08:19 PM
has anybody checked ice on swinging bridge or toronto reservior?
can anyone tell me where to park at swinging bridge,  looking to get out on north end.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jcs379 on Jan 22, 2019, 09:04 PM
at a boat ramp .dec web has it on the map
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishoninct on Jan 23, 2019, 05:31 AM
Does anyone know ice conditions at the Diverting Reservoir. Will probably drive out there on Friday after work.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2019, 06:17 AM
50 and rain on thursday :-\

Actually this could be a good thing for us. I see 45-50 with rain on Thursday but then another cold snap Thursday night down in the high teens. Seems to me we are slow at building ice from below but the rain mixed with what snow is on top could build ice from above with the right conditions. I was by SB, Toronto and White Lake yesterday. SB has open water just down on the left from the public launch and I saw zero tracks from any activity out on the ice. White Lake is locked up however I saw zero tracks there from any activity. Toronto from the dam side had one guy fishing just off the launch who said 5-6 inches close in but less farther out and there was no tracks at all across the entire lake. I did not go over to the Moscow road side. Bait up in this part is at the farm store on 17B across from Wyde Lumber or from the Agway up in Liberty. In Cuddebackville/Godeffroy you can find bait at Bud Flanagan's Sportsman's Garage just past the school and bridge over the Neversink. Most of the reports are from Superior and supposedly better ice there but I don't fish it so where ever you decide to go just be mighty careful in this late season start. All of these lakes had too much open water just a week or two ago.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 23, 2019, 07:20 AM
Saw guys on 17b side of White lake Thursday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 23, 2019, 07:30 AM
Does anyone know ice conditions at the Diverting Reservoir. Will probably drive out there on Friday after work.

Guys on it yesterday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2019, 07:38 AM
Saw guys on 17b side of White lake Thursday.

I drove all around White Lake yesterday and saw no signs of activity since after the snow. The public launch area is not plowed and no sign of fishing on the north west side or the 17B side yet. Not sure but it might be the fire company who decides when the ice is safe and sends the town to plow the launch.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 23, 2019, 08:22 AM
I drove all around White Lake yesterday and saw no signs of activity since after the snow. The public launch area is not plowed and no sign of fishing on the north west side or the 17B side yet. Not sure but it might be the fire company who decides when the ice is safe and sends the town to plow the launch.

Gam

Was the launch at SWB plowed ? If not I was advised you could contact the DEC Region 3 and notify them if any public launch was not plowed..they have private contractors for hire that sometimes need a careful eye. You can contact them since you observed the unplowed conditions.

  http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/558.html#region3
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2019, 08:38 AM
Was the launch at SWB plowed ? If not I was advised you could contact the DEC Region 3 and notify them if any public launch was not plowed..they have private contractors for hire that sometimes need a careful eye. You can contact them since you observed the unplowed conditions.

  http://www.dec.ny.gov/about/558.html#region3

Thanks DH, I just called and spoke with the director of operations and he is on it. SB is a real mess from guys driving into the unplowed parking area. White lake was totally untouched with a big pile at the entrance.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 23, 2019, 08:44 AM
Thanks DH, I just called and spoke with the director of operations and he is on it. SB is a real mess from guys driving into the unplowed parking area. White lake was totally untouched with a big pile at the entrance.

Gam

Good to know ...I contacted them several years ago with similar concerns via Email and they were very responsive and problems resolved ...anybody know the conditions of the Lake Huntington P/lot ...that's one that often gets overlooked
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2019, 08:51 AM
Good  know ...I contacted them several years ago with similar concerns via Email and they were very responsive and problems resolved ...anybody know the conditions of the Lake Huntington P/lot ...that's one that often gets overlooked

I don't fish Superior but I know that ramp has a nasty hill I have seen lots of guys stuck on. The trail off that road that winds through the swamp is the better access but tough parking there too. I don't know the other access points if any.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 23, 2019, 10:33 AM
Three yummy yellows and a gill this morning. Hopefully this rain will beat down this layer of thick snow to make for better walking conditions...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 23, 2019, 02:52 PM
I drove all around White Lake yesterday and saw no signs of activity since after the snow. The public launch area is not plowed and no sign of fishing on the north west side or the 17B side yet. Not sure but it might be the fire company who decides when the ice is safe and sends the town to plow the launch.

Gam
Yeah I'm not talking sign, I physically  saw two guys fishing tip ups and all Thursday. They were right out in front of the Firehouse, Which seems like one of the last places to freeze. The kaneaunga side  freezes first. Not many people got out I don't think.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tightliness on Jan 23, 2019, 04:06 PM
Was 8in at a lake in Ulster county today. +3in since Saturday. May try to go out tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2019, 05:20 PM
Yeah I'm not talking sign, I physically  saw two guys fishing tip ups and all Thursday. They were right out in front of the Firehouse, Which seems like one of the last places to freeze. The kaneaunga side  freezes first. Not many people got out I don't think.

I was out looking a hunting for guys on the ice just to get some real numbers but since the snow I could not see there was any activity. Usually from the launch, north west corner or from 17B you can see where holes and tracks were but I saw none on White. No tracks at all on SB and only one guy, a brave soul out on the Toronto dam launch with the winds blowing pretty hard. I did talk with him and he said 5-6 inches but less the farther out he went. All of these lakes getting locked up is the key so the winds have no real effects. I would not venture out too far out on Toronto just yet because I was there last week and saw open water out in the middle from the dam side launch. My point is to keep everyone safe this year and my reports come from seeing it with my own eyes because I am close enough to go for the rides and check. After this week and all the cold nights I would suspect all the usual haunts are pretty close to good to go but I would still be careful in the known spots where the currents below flow. SB is a real SOB because of the Mongaup flow and this is why they don't hold the king contest there any more. Toronto can be a bit sketchy because the water level goes up and down for hydro generating and the shore lines get trashed quick. I don't much care if anyone heeds my reports because I have only been fishing these lakes for 55 years and not much has really changed except the fish and fishing used to be much different and in some places much better back in the 60s & 70s. The DEC used to stock trout in most of these places but I guess the price we pay today for a license is not quite large enough to do that any more. The Mongaup river and Swinging Bridge was a highly famed trout fishery long ago but not so much these days. I still have not quite figured out the Walleye techniques but it sure is fun learning a new species.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jtsteel on Jan 23, 2019, 06:09 PM
Thanks for your detailed reports Gamalot. Really appreciate it. Good luck fishin!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 23, 2019, 06:40 PM
Good evening. Beachwoods16 i don't know who currently  owns Swan Lake but as you may already know the former boat launch on route 55 has been blocked  off and sign stating no parking or fishing private lake . there are similar signs on Briscoe road I assume whomever owns the former Stevensville resort property probably owns most of Swan Lake. There might be a few local residents who have lake front property and have lake access rights.

Stealthcraftjet welcome to Ice Shanty on the same road the state access for Swinging Bridge is located on is the Starlite Marina you maybe able to park there and get onto the lake for a daily fee.

Gamalot thank you for the reports good to know dam access on Toronto is open to public at one time there was a battle going on between the developers of Chapan Estates  and some local group over that access spot. If anyone chooses to access Toronto via the Muscoe road access I suggest sticking to the right shore line as you walk out to main body of the reservoir . By the parking area is the in flow coming  from Black Lake and ice might be thinner due to current. Also on there is one spot on the route 55 side of the reservoir that is closed to public fishing rights owned by a sportmens club. (BLACK LAKE is PRIVATELY OWNED)

Be careful folks see a few threads here on I.S. of people and vehicles going through the ice out in Indiana . use your spud and have a buddy with throw rope at the ready. Might be wise once you reach area of any lake you plan to drill holes and fish to first walk the area and check with spud. I know a fellow who was fishing in Dutchess county a few years back driiled a couple moved to drill another hole and broke through while holding the auger thankfully with help from a friend he was able to get out of water back onto ice surface.

Can someone please be so kind as to post location of woods trail access to Lake Superior or send me a personal Message with the information.
Safe travel and good fishing to all heading out this weekend.
Steve

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 23, 2019, 06:58 PM
Got out today for the first time this year fished public water slow bite but could've been a result of me taking most of the afternoon trying to find the fish by the time I found them the bite was pretty much over. They weren't in the same spot they've been the 8 years lol. Oh well learned something new on this water and found a new spot! Ended up with a mixed bag of panfish.

Also got to test out my new lithium shuttle for my lx7 and man do I like it a hell of a lot more than the soft case that came with the unit when I first got it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Stealthcraftjet on Jan 23, 2019, 07:27 PM
Good evening. Beachwoods16 i don't know who currently  owns Swan Lake but as you may already know the former boat launch on route 55 has been blocked  off and sign stating no parking or fishing private lake . there are similar signs on Briscoe road I assume whomever owns the former Stevensville resort property probably owns most of Swan Lake. There might be a few local residents who have lake front property and have lake access rights.

Stealthcraftjet welcome to Ice Shanty on the same road the state access for Swinging Bridge is located on is the Starlite Marina you maybe able to park there and get onto the lake for a daily fee.

Gamalot thank you for the reports good to know dam access on Toronto is open to public at one time there was a battle going on between the developers of Chapan Estates  and some local group over that access spot. If anyone chooses to access Toronto via the Muscoe road access I suggest sticking to the right shore line as you walk out to main body of the reservoir . By the parking area is the in flow coming  from Black Lake and ice might be thinner due to current. Also on there is one spot on the route 55 side of the reservoir that is closed to public fishing rights owned by a sportmens club. (BLACK LAKE is PRIVATELY OWNED)

Be careful folks see a few threads here on I.S. of people and vehicles going through the ice out in Indiana . use your spud and have a buddy with throw rope at the ready. Might be wise once you reach area of any lake you plan to drill holes and fish to first walk the area and check with spud. I know a fellow who was fishing in Dutchess county a few years back driiled a couple moved to drill another hole and broke through while holding the auger thankfully with help from a friend he was able to get out of water back onto ice surface.

Can someone please be so kind as to post location of woods trail access to Lake Superior or send me a personal Message with the information.
Safe travel and good fishing to all heading out this weekend.
Steve
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2019, 07:37 PM
Dam access to Toronto has been open now for a few years however Eagle Creek who owns the dam does not seem to interested in plowing the horrible road to it after any storms. Summer time is fine but winter is hit and miss a lot of the time. I don't recommend it for anyone without a 4X4 truck or SUV with good treads. I do not believe they are under any obligation to keep the road or launch open but they do get it plowed so the dam super can get up to adjust the outflow. All of these waters in the Mongaup chain are privately owned by the hydro power companies and they all have their own agreements with the DEC. Cliff Lake is totally closed all winter as is Rio and the dam on SB.  Lebanon has a lottery system to get on and after over 40 years of entering their BS lottery I have never once been assigned a date to fish there but have fished as a guest with others who are in the loop. Actually a very sad place because it is so over grown with weeds the fishing is not worth the bother, just like fishing the Basher swamp and if you do get a 2 or 3 pound fish you have to reel in 5 pounds of weeds with it. I fish a few other places here that are dead as far as I'm concerned. One place is so overloaded with pickerel they all tend to stay the exact same size of around 14-18 inches and none bigger but you can go by yourself with 3 dozen bait and be out of bait in a few hours if you like slime darts. I actually caught an 18 inch pickerel that had a 10 inch pickerel still sticking out of his mouth. I leave the pan fish, perch and crappies to those here who enjoy the action and are willing to clean fish by the buckets for freezing. I do chase after the trout and walleyes and would prefer all the rest leave my lines alone. Once in a while I do get a slob perch or two worth a nice fresh fish dinner for me and the wife but a day on the ice getting skunked is just as good as a day sitting at home in my opinion. White lake does have some real nice trout and I have caught my share but I don't go there with any plans of bringing dinner home. Big pond is actually a small pond but it gets hammered every weekend and becomes a real zoo. Little pond is one quarter the size of BP but it's almost a mile walk in and I can't cut it these days. Fishing the hardwater is more for fun and getting out with buddies than it is for filling a freezer IMO. Getting home with a bucket of fish to clean sounds more like a chore to me after a long day out on the ice but you guys can have them all and I will take a nice 18 inch eye or trout any day for dinner that night. To each his own and a nice Haddock filet from the market is way, way cheaper.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 23, 2019, 09:14 PM
Loudmouth879 congratulations on finding the fish . Sounds like the Marcum lithium-Ion shuttle was a good purchase. May you have continued good fishing this ice season.
Stealthcraftjet thank you for the photo next time I'm in that part of Sullivan county will have to take a drive down Dr.Duggan road and see if I can find the woods trail.
Gamalot thank you for sharing your knowledge of Sullivan county. I was told Cliff lake and Mongaup Falls were closed to fishing in the winter as both as Wintering grounds for Bald eagles and DEC does not want people disturbing the nesting eagles. Cliff Lake is also another spot that can be a difficult to access in the Winter. We fishermen due own our thanks to water front property owners in Chapan Estates at one time power company keep water level in Toronto very low only after these property owners petitioned Town of Bethel to have their property assessments   changed and town saw a possible good loss in tax revenue did the town take action and the power company raise water level. At one time when you parked at the Muscoe road access you only saw dry land with a small stream leading to main body of the reservoir.

Gamalot have you heard of anyone recently /last couple of years catching a lake trout from White Lake was wondering if any of the stockings from years back resulted in a natural reproduction on this species . i know DEC switched to stocking Walleye in White Lake some years back.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2019, 10:09 PM
The gate at the Mongaup falls eagle observatory up to the SB dam and onward to Cliff lake is locked after November 30. Complete BS about disturbing the eagles and while fishing on the SB reservoir they often sit right in the trees by us hoping we toss a few fish their way which we do. I think they just don't want vehicles cutting ruts in the dirt roads.

Lake trout are still in White Lake and I have caught a few slammers well over 10 pounds from my boat but very deep with down riggers. Not much action with them through the ice but a few do get caught in the King contest. DEC stocks walleyes because they are way easier and a bunch cheaper to raise in the hatcheries and a heartier fish. The forage base is the main key to the fish that do well in these lakes. SB and the RIO have great schools of alewife (Saw Bellies) so the walleye and trout have plenty to eat. If we could get saw bellies during the winter we would do much better fishing for those species. Shiners are not their preferred food. Even a dead saw belly is better than a live minnow and night crawlers catch the eyes year round. Light leaders are the single most important tackle for both trout and eyes but you can and will get broke off getting the larger ones through the hole. I call White Lake the dead sea but it sure could give up a nice fish every now and then. All of these Mongaup lakes hold big trout and eyes but they don't get big from being dumb. I have seen monster browns caught in the Mongaup above the bridge over 17B and caught a bunch of nice fish in all the reservoirs below. Never caught a hybrid striper or tiger musky in SB but they did stock them there a while back.
The road along the RIO has more bald eagles than I can count on the north end of plank road where the river comes in. I saw 8 yesterday and not much bothers them. Eagles are here because the fish and open water is here and between the Mongaup and Neversink there has to be well over 50 pairs year round. The pond at the end of Cold Spring road and Oakland valley has eagles fishing all summer long and is just down from my house, both Bald and Golden eagles pretty regular. I live in Hartwood just off Oakland Valley and see eagles almost every day. Nice brook trout in the stream along Oakland Valley but it is all private and well patrolled from the Neversink up to my yard. The Neversink from Bridgeville down to Cuddebackville is probably the best trout waters around here but it is mostly the Unique Area and very tough fishing and catch and release for most of it. The Mongaup from route 97 up to the RIO dam is also great trout fishing if you are a billy goat and able to do a full or 2 day trek. I have been hooked on fishing the trout in Sullivan county since I was 10 and not many of these spots I have not fished over 55 years but just can't do it these days like I used to. The fish are still here but I can't get to the best spots any more.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 24, 2019, 06:48 AM
Hey Mr Clean if your going down Dr Duggan Rd coming from 17b you will see maybe 5 or 6 large rocks on the right hand side of the road near the beggining of the lake just go slow you cant miss them, thats the path your looking for but wear your tall boots going back there it does get a little sloppy sometimes
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 24, 2019, 06:53 AM
Fishoninct i was on diverting as of 5 pm Wednesday night when I left there was 7 inches in front of the dam still open water on the far end but you should be good to go Friday and that was 7 inches on a stanley tape not eyeballing it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 24, 2019, 10:05 AM
Anyone been on Putnam Lake?    Any ice reports? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Jan 24, 2019, 12:37 PM
Loud,

I had a feeling that was you yesterday afternoon. I hope you fished my holes for the crappie you were looking for. If you see my sitting on my blue pail, next time say hello.
Rich
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 24, 2019, 02:33 PM
Loud,

I had a feeling that was you yesterday afternoon. I hope you fished my holes for the crappie you were looking for. If you see my sitting on my blue pail, next time say hello.
Rich

Will do. I didn't use your holes but scouted that area a bit didn't realize It got deeper again over there... hopefully the rain doesn't mess too much up and Greenwood freezes quick
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 24, 2019, 03:36 PM
Are there any public access points on Greenwood?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jcs379 on Jan 24, 2019, 04:27 PM
Are there any public access points on Greenwood?
yes,from the village
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 24, 2019, 07:57 PM
State access at White Lake is clean. Didn't go on ice. Fished Lake Huntington this afternoon. Good shore ice and 8-10 inches around launch. Marked a few fish and jigged two 20" plus Pickeral  I put back.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beartracks on Jan 24, 2019, 09:49 PM
Any of you guys have been up to Big Pond in Delaware county this year? I would like to find out the ice and snow conditions up there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 24, 2019, 09:52 PM
Evening, Perch Assasin thank you for the information is there a place to park by the trail. I do not want any trouble with law enforcement.
Beachwoods16 thanks for checking White Lake state access and report on Lake Huntington. congrats on the pickerel good length to both fish.
Gamalot I also think Cliff Lake access is closed in Winter over concern of getting an ambulance into the parking area should one be needed for some emergency. Nice to know there is a chance of catching a lake trout at White Lake. I knew about the hybrid stripped bass being stocked in Swinging Bridge but did not know tiger muskies had also been stocked at one time. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and stories of Sullivan county with all of us.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 24, 2019, 11:40 PM
as far as i know you can park along the street we've been doing it for a long time and i've never heard of anyone having any problems
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 25, 2019, 12:27 AM
State access at White Lake is clean. Didn't go on ice. Fished Lake Huntington this afternoon. Good shore ice and 8-10 inches around launch. Marked a few fish and jigged two 20" plus Pickeral  I put back.


Is the parking lot plowed at Lake Huntinfton? Thanks for the Lake access updates.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 25, 2019, 05:52 AM


Is the parking lot plowed at Lake Huntinfton? Thanks for the Lake access updates.
Yes Lake huntington lot is fine.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 25, 2019, 06:20 AM
Yes Lake huntington lot is fine.

Thanks ..going to hit that up mid week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Nycgirl38 on Jan 25, 2019, 01:05 PM
Any updates on ice conditions for Westchester/Putnam ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 25, 2019, 04:01 PM
Any updates on ice conditions for Westchester/Putnam ?

Edges shot on Sodom and many other reservoirs.  Bring a plank , u may get on this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Jan 25, 2019, 04:04 PM
Could not get on Chodikee.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 26, 2019, 02:20 PM
where is public access for white lake and and California hill state park in Putnam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 26, 2019, 03:32 PM
Kbaez due you mean White Pond in Putnam county or are you talking about White Lake in Sullivan County.  The state access for White pond is on Farmer Mills road by the dam end of the pond. I believe Farmer Mills road connects to Route 52 on one end and route 303 on the end by state access. Many years since I have been to White Pond. You may want to try Google Maps or similar website. The state access for White lake in Sulivan county is on lake street just off of route 55 by the Kaneongua lake fire station. Even if that access is plowed you might get stuck if the ground is icey since you drive down hill into the parking area. I suggest going with friends if needed park in street unload you gear one person stay with it  get back on route 55 headed for Swan Lake,NY. just past the Fire station and Town of Bethel justice court building on your right is a large municipal parking lot. Park your vehicle and walk back to your buddy.buddies. Sorry but I have no knowledge of  California Hill park.

Just for everyone's notice as of 2:30 PM on Friday Jan.24TH  the Swan Lake Fire Dept. ice fishing contest was still a go for this Sunday the 27TH. Registration starts at 6AM and fish weigh in ends at 3 PM sharp. You can find entry fees for adult and youth plus other info. in the Ice fishing derbies and contests thread found near top of NY. General Forum/board scroll down to reply number 8 and click to enlarge photo of contest info.

To all fishing tomorrow stay alert for black ice on road ways in the morning and late afternoon . You may find a light crust of ice with a layer of slush/water under it before getting to layer of frozen snow/ice(white ice with black ice underneath before hitting water when drilling your holes. If there is any slush on ice surface moving around will be difficult . safe travels and good fishing to all .

 May those of you headed to the Swan Lake contest be among the fish prize or raffle winners.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 26, 2019, 07:10 PM
Hey just a heads up to anyone parking on the side of the road to get onto Superior. I received a ticket from the fine patrolman of the town of Bethel. Ticket was for parking on roadway. Parked as far off the road as I could without plowing thru the snow bank that was created by the plows. Ticket is a $100 fine. I guess if you can get your vehicle entirely off the road you can park there. If any part of your vehicle is on the road you will get ticketed. The fine officer even took pics. (Written on ticket)
There was at least 2 other lucky winners today!
Be careful
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 26, 2019, 07:14 PM
Dave327 sorry to hear you received a ticket thank you for giving all of us here at Ice Shanty a heads up.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 26, 2019, 07:24 PM
Yeah I guess I caught 4 $25 perch today lol. Saw some guys on White Lake today. Is there any public access off of 17B or do you have to park at the boat launch at the other end of the lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 26, 2019, 07:46 PM
I have seen people park on the shoulder of 17B and fish that section of White lake for years after your experience today I would see if you can Park at the BBQ. restaurant or Lighthouse bar-restaurant. If he does not reply to your question send member username of Gamalot a personal message he grew up in and has been fishing Sullivan counties water for 50 years. Glad you at least caught some fish although expensive ones.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 26, 2019, 07:49 PM
Hey just a heads up to anyone parking on the side of the road to get onto Superior. I received a ticket from the fine patrolman of the town of Bethel. Ticket was for parking on roadway. Parked as far off the road as I could without plowing thru the snow bank that was created by the plows. Ticket is a $100 fine. I guess if you can get your vehicle entirely off the road you can park there. If any part of your vehicle is on the road you will get ticketed. The fine officer even took pics. (Written on ticket)
There was at least 2 other lucky winners today!
Be careful
. has this always been an issue at superior and ive been lucky to not have received a ticket prior or has this new. did think it was weird when i showed up this morning and there was no other trucks roadside this morning but did t think anything of it since there are no signs stating no parking
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2019, 07:54 PM
Hey just a heads up to anyone parking on the side of the road to get onto Superior. I received a ticket from the fine patrolman of the town of Bethel. Ticket was for parking on roadway. Parked as far off the road as I could without plowing thru the snow bank that was created by the plows. Ticket is a $100 fine. I guess if you can get your vehicle entirely off the road you can park there. If any part of your vehicle is on the road you will get ticketed. The fine officer even took pics. (Written on ticket)
There was at least 2 other lucky winners today!
Be careful

Guessing the parking area wasn't plowed?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Jan 26, 2019, 08:39 PM
Hey just a heads up to anyone parking on the side of the road to get onto Superior. I received a ticket from the fine patrolman of the town of Bethel. Ticket was for parking on roadway. Parked as far off the road as I could without plowing thru the snow bank that was created by the plows. Ticket is a $100 fine. I guess if you can get your vehicle entirely off the road you can park there. If any part of your vehicle is on the road you will get ticketed. The fine officer even took pics. (Written on ticket)
There was at least 2 other lucky winners today!
Be careful
That sucks like i said i've been parking there for years and have never had any problems maybe this is a new thing like kbaez said there isnt any no parking signs so it should be fine to park there i'm not sure if you've parked there before or not but i apologize if i steered you or anybody else wrong
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 26, 2019, 09:19 PM
I’m not sure if parking area is plowed. Always came in by Hectors bar and parked by the “trail”.  I’ve parked there for years without issue. Never gave the parking lot a thought, but I will be checking the lot tomorrow am for sure.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishoninct on Jan 27, 2019, 03:45 AM
Found 6” at Diverting Reservoir. Only saw yellows being caught, most of them 6” too. About 10 groups out. Edges mostly fine. Fishing quite slowwww.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Jan 27, 2019, 04:13 PM
Spent all day jigging at Boyds Corner Reservoir, was solid 7-8 inches white ice everywhere, edges safe.  Tried on dropoffs, bays, off points, a few marks following but no luck.  A few others were out there with tip ups but i didn't see much going on
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2019, 05:39 PM
anyone check out SWB yet? Probably not safe but just wondering how its shaping up.
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 27, 2019, 05:41 PM
anyone check or fish Cromwell in monroe  yet looking to hit some ice closer to home during the week after work
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2019, 06:46 PM
anyone check or fish Cromwell in monroe yet

Thought that was private?
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 27, 2019, 06:50 PM
been fishing it last few years never had and issue first time ive herd it was private
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2019, 07:45 PM
been fishing it last few years never had and issue first time ive herd it was private

Any luck? I'm about 20 minutes from there might have to give it a shot
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 27, 2019, 07:48 PM
done decently good sized perch and crappie very few slime darts I've seen iced there
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2019, 08:06 PM
done decently good sized perch and crappie very few slime darts I've seen iced there

Hmm if its relatively deep then its probably not ready or lost some today. Looks pretty secluded so wind shouldn't be a issue.... I fished a spot this morning that usually is my first place with safe ice down here to fish and the ice was cracking as I was walking off at 10am while other parts still had 8."
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Post by: tipup28 on Jan 27, 2019, 08:36 PM
Got sprayed by the skunk real bad today on Upton, lucky for Dave he escaped with a last-minute yellow perch! Not a flag and didn't mark a fish all day.  7" ice but geese have the left side back bay open.
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 28, 2019, 07:10 AM
anyone check out SWB yet? Probably not safe but just wondering how its shaping up.

I fished it Saturday and then tried again Sunday but couldn't get on. The edges are really funky, it is still dropping from all that rain. Beyond the edge there is 7 inches of ice.
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 28, 2019, 07:36 AM
Fished Toronto yesterday. 6 inches solid ice and edges are solid but highly slopped because of water level drop. 3 guys, 15 tip up and 3 jigging and we got only one smallie all day long. Dead sea for sure but good to finally get out on safe ice. I stopped by a small local pond where a couple guys were fishing and doing great with the slime darts and had one close to 24 inches and flags all day with most fish around 12-15 inches. I was just shooting the breeze while they fished but pond ice was 8 inches.

Gam
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Post by: rt dak on Jan 28, 2019, 09:02 AM
Spent all day jigging at Boyds Corner Reservoir, was solid 7-8 inches white ice everywhere, edges safe.  Tried on dropoffs, bays, off points, a few marks following but no luck.  A few others were out there with tip ups but i didn't see much going on

I was out there as well for about 4 hours. Got a fat 12" yellow on a tip-up right after I got there. After that one pickerel on a tip-up and jigged up 1 dink yellow.

Was on Gilead on Saturday. One 12" brown on tip-up and jigged up a pickerel.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 28, 2019, 10:00 AM
I fished it Saturday and then tried again Sunday but couldn't get on. The edges are really funky, it is still dropping from all that rain. Beyond the edge there is 7 inches of ice.

Thanks should tighten up nice then after this deep freeze we're going to get
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Jan 28, 2019, 07:05 PM
FYI there is ICE!!! ;D
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Post by: tipup28 on Jan 28, 2019, 11:08 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/bszLmK6C/IMG-20190128-193134.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/bszLmK6C)

One gill each for my friend and I tonight. Hopefully the bite turns on soon.
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Post by: tipup28 on Jan 29, 2019, 08:08 AM
Had a small window of action this morning where I got seven small gills in span of ten minutes out of the two hours I was there. Many lookers but few takers.
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 29, 2019, 08:59 AM
Had a small window of action this morning where I got seven small gills in span of ten minutes out of the two hours I was there. Many lookers but few takers.

That "Small Window" is what I find almost every time I go. Seems like nothing happens for an hour and then all of a sudden the dinner bell rings and I get hits and flags for a short time and then it turns right back off again. Watching the other guys out fishing and they too are having action and then we all go sit again. It is the way it is and the first guy who figures out what causes the bite and finds a way to make it happen will be an instant millionaire.

Gam
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Post by: georgegren on Jan 29, 2019, 01:21 PM
Had 4-5" of ice on Mills Rd side of Titicus this morning. Middle still looked sketchy though.
I had several flags, but wasn't able put anything on ice. Lost one nice fish at the hole, broke the leader. ugh!
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 29, 2019, 03:24 PM
Hit the ice at 5 a.m. Tip ups extra jigging holes All before sun up. Marked fish All the way till 2p.m. when battery gave out. One nice perch two nice gills and piles of small gills.  What a beautiful day out there!
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 30, 2019, 12:25 PM
Just a heads up on bait. I just ordered from Tractor Supply on line 1,000 live meal worms for $29.99 with free shipping. Super size meal worms are $39.99 and free shipping too.
My regular bait shop wanted $2.50 for a dozen of the super size.

Gam
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Post by: yuranB on Jan 30, 2019, 07:38 PM
Does anyone know how is the ice on Greenwood?
Thanks in advance
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Post by: Justinrc21 on Jan 30, 2019, 08:42 PM
Anyone have any experience on sylvan lake? I heard a story about a 10 pound brown being caught there… wondering if it's worth a trip
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Post by: tipup28 on Jan 30, 2019, 09:02 PM
High pressure is moving in for the next bunch of days and I found some active gills tonight. Couldn't set up the shanty since it kept blowing away lol. Roughed it outside till 730 pm, managed three gills and had missed many since it was hard to detect bites in the wind.
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Post by: fishoninct on Jan 31, 2019, 06:21 AM
Any updates on Gleneida?  May go there Sunday.
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Post by: seadog8 on Jan 31, 2019, 08:24 AM
Anyone have any experience on sylvan lake? I heard a story about a 10 pound brown being caught there… wondering if it's worth a trip

I've fished Sylvan a few times in the open water.  There are definitely big trout in there. D's Bait and Tackle has 2 huge brown trout mounts in his
shop.
I've only caught some small browns there.  I've never had much luck ice fishing, but only tried it a couple of times.
There are also some nice largemouths in there.
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Post by: BruceT on Jan 31, 2019, 08:28 AM
Checked the ice two days ago on sylvan didn't look good.  Maybe after last night there is enough ice.
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Post by: twinlakesfisher on Jan 31, 2019, 09:29 AM
anyone been on swinging bridge or Toronto Lake in sullivan county yet?
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 31, 2019, 09:34 AM
anyone been on swinging bridge or Toronto Lake in sullivan county yet?

I drove past SB on my way to fish Toronto on Sunday. Guys were out on SB from the public launch and over on the point. No info on ice thickness or the bite. Toronto had guys out and 6 inches where we fished from the dam launch area. Only one small mouth all day and 2 other guys fishing had similar results. The launch itself is a disaster with a big wash out toward the bottom that will be tough getting a machine over.

Gam
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Post by: greengiant64 on Jan 31, 2019, 09:41 AM
Goodmorning. I'm a newbie.  Moved to Dutchess county (Lagrange/Poughkeepsie) 2 years ago from the Binghamton area, and hoping to finally get out on the ice this weekend with my kids.  Any suggestions for a smaller pond/lake with decent access for the kids (ages 8 and up) and I to pull the sled out and set up the hut.  It is their first time getting out, so i'm hoping to make it a fun time and have them catch something....anything.    I was looking at
Also, I did some research and I'm striking out on finding a bait shop in the Poughkeepsie vicinity or anywhere for that matter.
Thanks
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Post by: catskills on Jan 31, 2019, 10:11 AM
Goodmorning. I'm a newbie.  Moved to Dutchess county (Lagrange/Poughkeepsie) 2 years ago from the Binghamton area, and hoping to finally get out on the ice this weekend with my kids.  Any suggestions for a smaller pond/lake with decent access for the kids (ages 8 and up) and I to pull the sled out and set up the hut.  It is their first time getting out, so i'm hoping to make it a fun time and have them catch something....anything.    I was looking at
Also, I did some research and I'm striking out on finding a bait shop in the Poughkeepsie vicinity or anywhere for that matter.
Thanks

I'm across the river so have no advice on fishing spots but on this other forum, Hudsonvalleysportsman, I see Northern Dutchess Archery mention they have live bait during ice fishing season.  Also recent topics on locations in the HV for fishing.
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Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 31, 2019, 10:52 AM
Goodmorning. I'm a newbie.  Moved to Dutchess county (Lagrange/Poughkeepsie) 2 years ago from the Binghamton area, and hoping to finally get out on the ice this weekend with my kids.  Any suggestions for a smaller pond/lake with decent access for the kids (ages 8 and up) and I to pull the sled out and set up the hut.  It is their first time getting out, so i'm hoping to make it a fun time and have them catch something....anything.    I was looking at
Also, I did some research and I'm striking out on finding a bait shop in the Poughkeepsie vicinity or anywhere for that matter.
Thanks

A good spot to get the kids hooked is on White Pond on the Dutchess / Putnam Border. For bait, there is Big Wave Bait and Tackle in Mahopac or Candlewood Bait and Tackle in Danbury. Good luck
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Post by: greengiant64 on Jan 31, 2019, 11:57 AM
Thanks for the advice!   That White Pond looks perfect to try out, and it's in the same direction for me as the two bait shops.  And that's exactly it, just want to get them hooked by showing them a good time, the first time they go. 
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Post by: tjk3rd on Jan 31, 2019, 01:18 PM
Thanks for the advice!   That White Pond looks perfect to try out, and it's in the same direction for me as the two bait shops.  And that's exactly it, just want to get them hooked by showing them a good time, the first time they go.
Go to Candlewood Bait and Tackle for your bait.  About 1/3 the cost of NY shops for certified shiners and always helpful.  Exit 5 off Rte 84 east, maybe 10 minutes or so from NY line but well worth it.
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Post by: tipup28 on Jan 31, 2019, 08:04 PM
My friend and I got five gills and 2 surprise golden shiners tonight. I wonder how they taste lol, they were about 9 inches.
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Post by: Piehlerfishing on Feb 01, 2019, 11:19 AM
So does anyone have ice thickness reports for the east west and middle branch reservoirs. And bog brook reservoir  was thinking about trying bog brook tomorrow morning  :tipup:
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Post by: MJD3561 on Feb 01, 2019, 01:52 PM
So does anyone have ice thickness reports for the east west and middle branch reservoirs. And bog brook reservoir  was thinking about trying bog brook tomorrow morning  :tipup:

I have not been to nay of them yet - but I know they are all being fished.
I will be trying Middle Branch tomorrow...
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Post by: jimc1965 on Feb 01, 2019, 03:45 PM
Does anyone know how is the ice on Greenwood?
Thanks in advance

Fished Greenwood this Morning. a few decent Perch and a bunch of dinks. Fished 6 tip-ups and a jigging rod. A good 7 inches of ice where I was fishing. Saw guys fishing the North end too.
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 01, 2019, 07:01 PM
9 gills tonight. Still very finicky.
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Post by: TK464PAPD on Feb 02, 2019, 06:37 PM
An ice reports on cross river titicus. Or any of the westchester county reservoirs
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Post by: tjk3rd on Feb 02, 2019, 06:44 PM
An ice reports on cross river titicus. Or any of the westchester county reservoirs
Fished Lake Gilead today.  10" measured where I was.  No trout, 1 small pickerel. 
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Post by: TK464PAPD on Feb 02, 2019, 07:04 PM
Can anyone answer is the shop still open

Bob's Bait & Tackle
Intersection Route 100/35
Katonah, NY
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Post by: DON-E-ICE on Feb 02, 2019, 07:12 PM
Nope closed for 2 years plus
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Post by: TK464PAPD on Feb 02, 2019, 07:16 PM
Thanks I thought it was. Where is the next nearest bait shop if you know thank you for the response
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Post by: DON-E-ICE on Feb 02, 2019, 07:19 PM
Go down route 35 about 4-5 miles towards 684 and cross river sportsman is on right about 100 feet before route 121. If u pass deli on left u went about 1/4 too far. They are located just off cross river reservoir
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Post by: TK464PAPD on Feb 02, 2019, 07:20 PM
Go down route 35 about 4-5 miles towards 684 and cross river sportsman is on right about 100 feet before route 121. If u pass deli on left u went about 1/4 too far. They are located just off cross river reservoir

Copy that thank you for the info
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Post by: DON-E-ICE on Feb 02, 2019, 07:21 PM
10-4...NP
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Post by: Justinrc21 on Feb 02, 2019, 07:43 PM
Thoughts on how the next week of temps above 40 is going to affect the ice?
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 02, 2019, 10:08 PM
Ready for Round 2 tomorrow!  ;D

(https://i.postimg.cc/qgXNhQXK/IMG-20190202-213613.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qgXNhQXK)
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Post by: greengiant64 on Feb 02, 2019, 11:34 PM
7 nice perch today on Putnam.  10" ice. 
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Post by: alexg425 on Feb 02, 2019, 11:46 PM
Thoughts on how the next week of temps above 40 is going to affect the ice?

i think after 2 days i'd be wary.  the way im looking at it, with temps up to 55 on tuesday and rain on thursday here in westchester, tomorrow is the day.  Maybe Monday if you had the time.   once rain gets thrown into the mix especially after a few days of warm temps id be very nervous. 
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 03, 2019, 12:25 PM
Thoughts on how the next week of temps above 40 is going to affect the ice?

Anything that melts today will refreeze tonight, anything that melts tomorrow and Tuesday will refreeze Tuesday night, anything that melts Wednesday will refreeze Wednesday night, anything that melts Thursday and Friday will refreeze Friday night... In the next 5 days there's only 2 nights where it doesn't get below freezing. It shouldn't hurt the ice that much. It will be the edges that get hurt the most.
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Post by: Tightliness on Feb 03, 2019, 03:50 PM
Fished a lake in ulster county today. 7 bass biggest one was about 8lb. 2 picks. A 15in crappie and a 14in perch. 7in of ice with about 6in of snow on top
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 03, 2019, 07:57 PM
One keeper black crappie, one short, and one keeper for my friend at Silver in Rhinebeck. Went to Upton after and got a nice yellow perch. 7-8" everywhere. Very slow but no skunk.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 04, 2019, 07:25 AM
What a weekend! gills and crappies on Sat evening. Gills were loaded with grubs. Sunday we caught fish and then some. My 7year old caught his first walleye 5lbs 24 3/4 inches. He also had several big pickerel and a nice largemouth. I had a big smally and a 20 inch eye. We threw back a lot of smaller legal pickerel. I am going to figure out the picture thing this evening and post.
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 04, 2019, 08:05 AM
We finally hit Kiamesha Lake yesterday and it was both interesting and depressing. First there simply is no good parking or launching spots around the entire lake unless you know a lake property owner who will let you park. Going in off route 42 is terrible access and from the Concord road the access is much worse with guard rails and no paths.
Interesting because we did find lake depths of almost 40 feet out toward the middle and we did mark fish. Depressing because all but a bunch of dink perch had lock jaw. We caught plenty of 5 inch perch and one that might have been 8 inches plus a few decent slime dart pickerel. I see no reason why this lake could not be more productive with bigger fish on the right day but do plan to work hard just getting out on the ice if you drag a lot of gear. Most of the tiny perch came on jig rods and the smaller the better with tiny jigs and spikes or meal worms. No real action from tip ups with bait fish. I was expecting there could be either walleye or trout being a deep water lake but can't prove that by us after this outing.

Gam
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Post by: jrock13 on Feb 04, 2019, 10:35 AM
Fished a lake in ulster county today. 7 bass biggest one was about 8lb. 2 picks. A 15in crappie and a 14in perch. 7in of ice with about 6in of snow on top

Which lake is that? I live in Ulster County, wouldn't mind catching an 8lb bass haha
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 04, 2019, 05:25 PM
Got four gills , almost five but got caught in the ducer and fell back in, a largemouth and my dad got a largemouth. Heat today beat down most of the snow and the walking conditions were excellent.
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 04, 2019, 05:33 PM
Does anyone know the access situation on Lake Louisa Marie and Wanaksink Lake in Sullivan County?
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Post by: DON-E-ICE on Feb 04, 2019, 05:38 PM
Anything that melts today will refreeze tonight, anything that melts tomorrow and Tuesday will refreeze Tuesday night, anything that melts Wednesday will refreeze Wednesday night, anything that melts Thursday and Friday will refreeze Friday night... In the next 5 days there's only 2 nights where it doesn't get below freezing. It shouldn't hurt the ice that much. It will be the edges that get hurt the most.
weds to Late Friday night is gonna crush the ice in Putnam and Westchester let alone the rain!
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Post by: choo choo on Feb 04, 2019, 06:36 PM
What a weekend! gills and crappies on Sat evening. Gills were loaded with grubs. Sunday we caught fish and then some. My 7year old caught his first walleye 5lbs 24 3/4 inches. He also had several big pickerel and a nice largemouth. I had a big smally and a 20 inch eye. We threw back a lot of smaller legal pickerel. I am going to figure out the picture thing this evening and post.
great job beechwoods 16...sounds like you and your boy had a lot of fun !
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 04, 2019, 07:33 PM

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My son is seven. This is his fourth year on the ice. Now of course I do a lot of leg work but he told me where to drill his holes, set his own depth, and set the hook on every fish yesterday. Also I will admit to sticking my whole arm in under that eye ;D
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 04, 2019, 07:34 PM
great job beechwoods 16...sounds like you and your boy had a lot of fun !
Thanks Choo Choo
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Post by: NYBasser on Feb 04, 2019, 08:09 PM
Congrats beachwoods, looks like a fun trip
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Post by: beartracks on Feb 04, 2019, 08:47 PM
Excellent catch, loved the eye, your son must be in his glory.
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Post by: DON-E-ICE on Feb 04, 2019, 09:10 PM
Great shots hope to get my 6 year old son out this year for 1st ice day!
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Post by: Gameover on Feb 04, 2019, 09:37 PM
Does anyone know the access situation on Lake Louisa Marie and Wanaksink Lake in Sullivan County?
Lake Louise Marie and Wanaksink are both private. No public access.
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 05, 2019, 08:03 AM
Thanks Gameover.

Got out a bit this morning. Didn't mark many fish.

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+1 dink yellow
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Post by: bronxbasser on Feb 05, 2019, 02:29 PM
Nice job! I got my kids on some pickerel and bass before the Super Bowl. It’s a lot of work with kids but it’s all well worth it!



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My son is seven. This is his fourth year on the ice. Now of course I do a lot of leg work but he told me where to drill his holes, set his own depth, and set the hook on every fish yesterday. Also I will admit to sticking my whole arm in under that eye ;D
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2019, 04:02 PM
My son is seven. This is his fourth year on the ice. Now of course I do a lot of leg work but he told me where to drill his holes, set his own depth, and set the hook on every fish yesterday. Also I will admit to sticking my whole arm in under that eye ;D

nice eyes
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 05, 2019, 05:26 PM
Ice seems to be holding up fine even though it was 62 today. Still 7-7.5 up here in Ulster Co. 3 largemouth jigging and one gill for my dad.
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 05, 2019, 05:53 PM
I am thinking from a bunch of years here this warm up after some snow but with 6-11 inches of ice below it won't make much difference.  Areas with just 5-6 inches of good ice and a light snow coat will suffer more. Snow on top melts and become white and weak ice but if the ice under it is good the snow and melt becomes insulation from above. More ice but not as strong.

Places with 6 or more inches should be OK but less than a solid 6 and you need to be careful, ICE PICKS AROUND YOUR NECK FOR SURE!!! I did a couple cold water dunks so take my advice for what it is worth.

Gam
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 05, 2019, 07:01 PM
Good evening, Beachwoods16 congratulations to your son on the walleye.

 Just a reminder for those who maybe interested this Saturday Feb.9TH is the Hurleyville Fire Dept.- Town of Fallsburg youth commission contest at Morningside Lake .

Be safe and enjoy the fishing this week.
Steve
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 05, 2019, 09:12 PM
I have some gear for sale if anyone knows of someone who needs some ice fishing gear
2 - windlass ht tip ups
3 jigging rods
1 rod holder...package deal I need to get rid of some stuff I don't use anymore...pictures and details on Hudson valley craigslist location New Paltz

hope the season sticks around and everyone is enjoying it!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 06, 2019, 07:06 AM
Was on Yankee Lake over the weekend, ice was 10"-16" thick.  How are you guys feeling about the weekend?  Wonder how the edges will do
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 06, 2019, 07:31 PM
One dink yellow tonight, marked many but not hitting. Last night solidified everything that melted last few days. Friday night should solidify whatever melts next few days.
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 07, 2019, 08:42 AM
Went to Chodikee this morning. Getting on was fine and the main sheet is a solid 10". Two small gills. Didn't mark many and the ones I did weren't really interested in anything.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Feb 07, 2019, 08:49 AM
Was on Yankee Lake over the weekend, ice was 10"-16" thick.  How are you guys feeling about the weekend?  Wonder how the edges will do

how was the fishing?   i might be going up to yankee in a couple weeks staying in a house on the lake.  after this weekend it looks like it will start getting cold again, at least at night.  will be with my family so 10" of ice sounds great.  i dont want to have to bring a board with me for the edges though.
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Post by: catskills on Feb 07, 2019, 09:24 AM
how was the fishing?   i might be going up to yankee in a couple weeks staying in a house on the lake.  after this weekend it looks like it will start getting cold again, at least at night.  will be with my family so 10" of ice sounds great.  i dont want to have to bring a board with me for the edges though.

I caught a 4-5 pickerels and 1 dink perch but as a disclaimer, I am brand new to jigging.  In the past I mainly used tip-ups but this year trying for panfish.  This weekend coming up will my first with a new flasher I got this week.  Hoping it helps me locate the fish.  The lake doesn't get fished too heavily so I am guessing it is an untapped resource, I just need to figure it out.  The depth in the lake varies drastically and lots and lots of structure. Hoping some more time on there will help me figure out where they like to hang out. 
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 07, 2019, 09:29 AM
I caught a 4-5 pickerels and 1 dink perch but as a disclaimer, I am brand new to jigging.  In the past I mainly used tip-ups but this year trying for panfish.  This weekend coming up will my first with a new flasher I got this week.  Hoping it helps me locate the fish.  The lake doesn't get fished too heavily so I am guessing it is an untapped resource, I just need to figure it out.  The depth in the lake varies drastically and lots and lots of structure. Hoping some more time on there will help me figure out where they like to hang out.
The sonar will greatly improve the jigging game. Good luck. :tipup:
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Post by: catskills on Feb 07, 2019, 09:44 AM
The sonar will greatly improve the jigging game. Good luck. :tipup:

thank you.  Been binge watching youtube how-tos all week.  Excited for sunday. 
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 07, 2019, 10:08 AM
thank you.  Been binge watching youtube how-tos all week.  Excited for sunday.

Good luck with your purchase  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:...happy and lucky jigging. :icefish:
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Post by: phil o on Feb 07, 2019, 11:06 AM
I caught a 4-5 pickerels and 1 dink perch but as a disclaimer, I am brand new to jigging.  In the past I mainly used tip-ups but this year trying for panfish.  This weekend coming up will my first with a new flasher I got this week.  Hoping it helps me locate the fish.  The lake doesn't get fished too heavily so I am guessing it is an untapped resource, I just need to figure it out.  The depth in the lake varies drastically and lots and lots of structure. Hoping some more time on there will help me figure out where they like to hang out.

good info thanks.  im going to be with my wife and kids, youngest is only 3 so i dont think we are going to venture very far from the house.  i was planning on just going out there, setting up the shelter, drilling some holes and setting up tipups.  then maybe venturing around the lake to jig with my 7 year old.  just looking for some action.  we'll be on the SE shoreline area.  for electronics i use my lowrance FF same one i use on the kayak and put a ducer on a ram ball arm.  if the ice is 16" thick i may need to rig up something slightly longer tho LOL
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Post by: boss j on Feb 07, 2019, 11:36 AM
anyone see Toronto?
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Post by: jiignut on Feb 07, 2019, 11:49 AM
Yankee lake southeastern shoreline. Zoom down with google maps or earth satellite. Looks fishy. Rock, sand, weeds.
Have a look. Going out in front of which ever house your at and maybe going a little left or right could make a difference. And looks like I wouldn’t go out too far, at least for starters.
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Post by: catskills on Feb 07, 2019, 12:30 PM
good info thanks.  im going to be with my wife and kids, youngest is only 3 so i dont think we are going to venture very far from the house.  i was planning on just going out there, setting up the shelter, drilling some holes and setting up tipups.  then maybe venturing around the lake to jig with my 7 year old.  just looking for some action.  we'll be on the SE shoreline area.  for electronics i use my lowrance FF same one i use on the kayak and put a ducer on a ram ball arm.  if the ice is 16" thick i may need to rig up something slightly longer tho LOL

I am actually on the South shoreline close to "Sandy" landing if you are familiar.  That cove is where we saw the thickest ice by far. Closer to 8-10" thick the closer we got to the little islands/big island.  The edge likes to melt in front of the house due to the storm drain and some springs, fingers crossed tomorrow's cold locks it back up.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Feb 07, 2019, 02:21 PM
I am actually on the South shoreline close to "Sandy" landing if you are familiar.  That cove is where we saw the thickest ice by far. Closer to 8-10" thick the closer we got to the little islands/big island.  The edge likes to melt in front of the house due to the storm drain and some springs, fingers crossed tomorrow's cold locks it back up.

we were up there in early spring last year.  it was a last minute thing and the water was waaay too cold to be in kayaks but too warm to support any ice.  didnt do much fishing at all and not familiar with any local terms other than whats on google.  do you know of any "non private" hills for kids to sled on? im going to need to find something for the kids to do when we're not on the ice.  the little ski places are a no go because of mininum height requirements, which my 3 year old wont make.
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 07, 2019, 02:50 PM
Next year if all goes as planned. The new casino will open the indoor water park and are supposed to have a kiddy ski and sled hill in the plans. I think the Holiday Mountain area has a small hill for the kids but I have not been there in years except to pass by it a few times a week. Things sure have changed over the years. As kids growing up in Wurtsboro we all had Flexible Flyer sleds and Toboggans and knew the hills but I just don't see the kids playing like we did even though the hills are still there.

GaryL
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Post by: phil o on Feb 07, 2019, 02:59 PM
Next year if all goes as planned. The new casino will open the indoor water park and are supposed to have a kiddy ski and sled hill in the plans. I think the Holiday Mountain area has a small hill for the kids but I have not been there in years except to pass by it a few times a week. Things sure have changed over the years. As kids growing up in Wurtsboro we all had Flexible Flyer sleds and Toboggans and knew the hills but I just don't see the kids playing like we did even though the hills are still there.

GaryL

holiday mountain is the place that has a 41" min even for snow tubing.  wont even let you take the kid on your lap down the hill.  bunch of killjoys, i blame the lawyers.
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 07, 2019, 06:03 PM
catskills…..if you have a dual beam transducer for fish finder, make sure you play with that a little as well.
Very general rule shallow = larger cone or angle, deeper= smaller cone or lesser angle....there are times when that is not true, steep shoreline , thick weed bed with openings, suspended fish...have fun learning, it is a game changer!
adjusting the gain and target size will also provide you with additional customization
when you want a fun challenge, bring it to a big lake like lake George and you can really see how awesome they are! especially when a 15' thick school of smelt go under you with lakers below them!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 08, 2019, 07:04 AM
we were up there in early spring last year.  it was a last minute thing and the water was waaay too cold to be in kayaks but too warm to support any ice.  didnt do much fishing at all and not familiar with any local terms other than whats on google.  do you know of any "non private" hills for kids to sled on? im going to need to find something for the kids to do when we're not on the ice.  the little ski places are a no go because of mininum height requirements, which my 3 year old wont make.

Mamakating park between Wurtsboro and bloomingburg is a great place to go sledding.  Great memories there as a child.  Just need a refill on snow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 08, 2019, 07:05 AM
catskills…..if you have a dual beam transducer for fish finder, make sure you play with that a little as well.
Very general rule shallow = larger cone or angle, deeper= smaller cone or lesser angle....there are times when that is not true, steep shoreline , thick weed bed with openings, suspended fish...have fun learning, it is a game changer!
adjusting the gain and target size will also provide you with additional customization
when you want a fun challenge, bring it to a big lake like lake George and you can really see how awesome they are! especially when a 15' thick school of smelt go under you with lakers below them!

Thank you, will do! I got the Hummingbird Ice 35 so it has the dual beam transducer.  Also the lake I fish is rather shallow so thanks for the tip.  I also do want to hit some other lakes before ice out. 
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 08, 2019, 07:08 AM
Mamakating park between Wurtsboro and bloomingburg is a great place to go sledding.  Great memories there as a child.  Just need a refill on snow

Excellent idea Catskills, I had completely forgotten about the park and it does have a nice sled hill.

Gam
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Post by: phil o on Feb 08, 2019, 08:38 AM
thanks a lot guys.  the weekend of feb 23rd is looking better and better.  than god we didnt pick this weekend.
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 08, 2019, 08:41 AM
thanks a lot guys.  the weekend of feb 23rd is looking better and better.  than god we didnt pick this weekend.

I think/hope we will be OK this weekend. Temps tonight and Saturday night close to single digits.

Gam
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Post by: BlueSail on Feb 08, 2019, 11:13 AM
We fished yesterday (Thursday) afternoon on my local southern Sullivan lake. Ice has shrunk from 11" down to 9", and was getting a rotten look to it. No problem then with quads on ice, but augering holes showed the honeycombing to have started. Auger was spitting out chunks of ice. Looking down holes you could see the rot that likely began from the heavy rain and thick fog we had Wednesday night. Additional rain last night surely didn't help, and right now the sun is shining warmly and it's in the mid 40°'s.
On top of that, all we caught was one monster pickerel...
I question whether this coming cold spell will tighten up the rot?
Spud time again fellas.
 -Bill - bearer of bad news
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Post by: Jeffy45 on Feb 08, 2019, 11:41 AM
Does anybody know how the ice is at Swinging Bridge Reservoir after all this warm weather🤔
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Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 08, 2019, 03:27 PM
Does anybody know how the ice is at Swinging Bridge Reservoir after all this warm weather🤔

Not sure about the ice but no doubt yesterdays 3/4+ inch of rain combined with snow melt has brought the water up and affected the edges. The rivers and streams are roaring today.
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 08, 2019, 04:22 PM
careful on any general statements about ice conditions...I can think of three very distinct bodies of water that have FLOW and will be impacted significantly more than a pit lake...ie swb...has lots of flow compared to Huntington which is essentially a pit lake. ..handle the conditions with care and drill often to test..our saving grace are the forecasted cold nights.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 08, 2019, 07:18 PM
careful on any general statements about ice conditions...I can think of three very distinct bodies of water that have FLOW and will be impacted significantly more than a pit lake...ie swb...has lots of flow compared to Huntington which is essentially a pit lake. ..handle the conditions with care and drill often to test..our saving grace are the forecasted cold nights.
Well said. White Lake would be a place I might look for ice too. I was going to do the Morningside contest with my son but before Ice conditions the negative wind chill is stopping us.
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Post by: Jeffy45 on Feb 09, 2019, 02:30 AM
Appreciate the heads up about the flow,  didn't even think about that.
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Post by: twinlakesfisher on Feb 09, 2019, 06:13 AM
Need a new fishing partner in the Sullivan county area. My buddy just bought a house and has no more free time haha. Anyone??
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 09, 2019, 09:04 PM
Friday + Saturday. Slow, marked tons and threw many different jigs at em but not much action. +3 dink yellows today.


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Post by: kbaez on Feb 09, 2019, 09:22 PM
Any reports on ice on superior plan on heading up in the morning
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 10, 2019, 04:57 PM
Started off with two nice perch and then nothing but a few slime darts. A fun but chilly day on the ice.
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 10, 2019, 05:35 PM
Lots of lookers but no takers for me this evening. My girlfriend got her first fish of the year at least, a tiny yellow perch lol.
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Post by: alexg425 on Feb 10, 2019, 07:24 PM
boyd corners reservoir and white pond have safe ice.  got one pumpkinseed in 22 fow at boyds with a few marks but not much interest using a green kastmaster tipped with gulp maggot
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 11, 2019, 06:44 AM
Wow shout out to the guys fishing greenwood lake yesterday!! Ice was sketchy to say the least! Open water all over the place and honeycombed ice. Was the fishing that good??  I stayed in my truck! Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 11, 2019, 07:23 AM
Yankee Lake in Sullivan had 8-10in of ice.  Edges were good except for near the inlets.  First time with a flasher and marked 2 fish, both small pickerels.  Great time.  2 other parties I talked to also had a slow sunday. 
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Post by: Canoejon on Feb 11, 2019, 09:18 AM
I’ve been out of town. Any reports on Upton? How’s the ice there?
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Post by: kb on Feb 11, 2019, 09:29 AM
I haven’t been there lately, but I’m sure it’s good. I went to a pond down in Patterson this weekend, and the only areas to be careful of where the edges. Upton is usually colder so I’m sure it fared better.

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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 11, 2019, 08:36 PM

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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 12, 2019, 06:09 AM
Boy Tipup28 your sure logging some time on the ice! Good for you :tipup:
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Post by: tipup28 on Feb 12, 2019, 07:32 AM
Thanks beechwoods16, I try to get out when I can. Tight lines.  :)

Got a couple yellows this morning before the storm. That slick ice was nice while it lasted, back to slush again lol. Stay warm.
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Post by: alexg425 on Feb 12, 2019, 12:49 PM
Very slow bite this morning, lots of lookers but not many takers.  Lost one halfway to the hole
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Post by: Hayner12578 on Feb 12, 2019, 12:55 PM
UPTON was TERRIBLE a week ago, sorry for late post Canoejon just saw the post. Between all the guys that were on the lake probably 50 tipups and jigging, from 0630 to 1pm NOT ONE FISH!

There was 8" of good ice though. 
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 14, 2019, 06:17 AM
I made pickerel fish cakes for the fist time. They where awesome.
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Post by: catskills on Feb 14, 2019, 07:08 AM
I made pickerel fish cakes for the fist time. They where awesome.

I am thinking of keeping the next nice pickerels I catch.  Did you use one of the fillet methods to get rid of the bones? Or use food processor and grind up to make the cakes?  I've seen some good vids on cleaning boneless but they normally are using bigger pikes. 
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Post by: Mikey Ice on Feb 14, 2019, 07:18 AM
feed em to your cats
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Post by: BlueSail on Feb 14, 2019, 07:50 AM
YouTube getting the y bones out...delicious fish!
Friends grind and make patties, need to have a very fine grind...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 14, 2019, 07:56 AM
YouTube getting the y bones out...delicious fish!
Friends grind and make patties, need to have a very fine grind...

Definitely going to try this
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ticklenaked on Feb 14, 2019, 07:57 AM
We used to cut them in nugget size chunks and fry. It softens the small bones and makes it easier to pop out larger ones. It's a tasty meat! ... Next time I'm going to try to filet around the y-bone.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 14, 2019, 07:59 AM
Definitely going to try this

Could also pickle them..the vinegar/brine dissolves the bones ..In-Fisherman has a nice recipe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 14, 2019, 08:05 AM
I filleted them and got most of the y-bone out. I then coarse ground them with the other ingrediants, added some flour and bead crumbs and there you have it. I ran breads through the grinder to clean and added that too. The one thing I would do differently is squeeze some water out of the potatoes. Next batch will be pickled as I like that as well.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 14, 2019, 08:29 AM
I filleted them and got most of the y-bone out. I then coarse ground them with the other ingrediants, added some flour and bead crumbs and there you have it. I ran breads through the grinder to clean and added that too. The one thing I would do differently is squeeze some water out of the potatoes. Next batch will be pickled as I like that as well.

Some add shrimp to the patties ..or perch and sunfish to sweeten them up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 14, 2019, 09:35 AM
Chodikee last night + this morning. 9.5"
(https://i.postimg.cc/kBQm2jDd/IMG-20190213-191103.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kBQm2jDd)

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 14, 2019, 08:33 PM
pickerel taste great through the ice...fry up or pickle them!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Feb 15, 2019, 12:22 AM
Hello to all.. glad too see some of you guys are finding the fish... I'll looking for updates on highland lake contest for Saturday. I hear it might be cancelled. Does anybody know anything? Thank you.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 15, 2019, 05:38 AM
HIGHLAND LAKE CONTEST IS A GO!!! SEE YOU THERE...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 15, 2019, 06:04 AM
Got out on Yankee lake yesterday afternoon, not a soul in sight. Beautiful day out there.  Managed 2 small pickerels and a few missed bites.  Still new with flasher and jigging but learning. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 15, 2019, 07:55 AM
Got out on Yankee lake yesterday afternoon, not a soul in sight. Beautiful day out there.  Managed 2 small pickerels and a few missed bites.  Still new with flasher and jigging but learning.
Once your used to it you will be able to check your bait on your tip up and know if it is still alive in most cases! good Luck to all those heading out today :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 15, 2019, 09:19 AM
Highland lake mahogany ridge contest says on their website it is still a go but they do not want you to bring ATVs as of right now. Jeff
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 15, 2019, 10:44 AM
Hows the ice on white lake looking to try fishing it for the first time this weekend any recommendations on location to try or public access?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Feb 15, 2019, 10:59 AM
Got out on Yankee lake yesterday afternoon, not a soul in sight. Beautiful day out there.  Managed 2 small pickerels and a few missed bites.  Still new with flasher and jigging but learning.

how is the ice holding up?  and the edges
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 15, 2019, 11:19 AM
Hows the ice on white lake looking to try fishing it for the first time this weekend any recommendations on location to try or public access?

Pretty sure King of the Ice is being held this Sunday on White Lake. Just an FYI.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 15, 2019, 11:30 AM
White lake is probably fine and there is a public access launch on the Kaeuneonga side. The ramp for launching boats was very weak on Monday but the right side was fine. I found between 7-11 inches in various parts of the lake but do stay away from unknown shore areas just to be safe.

Yankee should also be fine but again pick your access points wisely and if it looks weak it likely is. Most of the ice out away from shore is plenty thick enough except where you might find springs and inflows or river currents. This is one of those strange years kind of like a Yo Yo with ice getting solid followed by a few days of warm and or rain. Your judgement should be your guide and do not trust what others say unless they have been there and do give accurate reports.

I fished Big Pond yesterday and the ice was a good 10 inches but some weak spots along the shore line. Not a very productive lake these days and I saw a couple guys catch small LM Bass and I only had one flag all day long. I staggered my baits from just off the bottom to just under the ice and everywhere in between and I tried Spikes, Meal worms and Super worms and basically just drowned them all. On a positive note it was a gorgeous day to be out and I got a little tan.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 15, 2019, 12:08 PM
how is the ice holding up?  and the edges

ice holding up good! Few snowmobilers were out as I was coming in yesterday.  As mentioned, I would just avoid any inlets like the one drain near Sandy landing.  Always iffy there. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: boss j on Feb 15, 2019, 04:17 PM
ice holding up good! Few snowmobilers were out as I was coming in yesterday.  As mentioned, I would just avoid any inlets like the one drain near Sandy landing.  Always iffy there.
keep in mind that was yesterday. theres been a good warm up with melt. I live about 7-8 miles from there and the melt here is flowing strong! just be careful walking on and hope you can still walk off come the evening...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 15, 2019, 05:49 PM
Just got off the ice on Yankee Lake, the top layer was soft but otherwise safe.  Caught 4 dink perch right at sunset. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Feb 15, 2019, 08:34 PM
Heading over to Yorktown Heights to drop my wofe off at work so I have a few hrs to kill in morning. Was thinking of trying sylvan lake .  What do you guys think of chances there for trout? Are gas augers allowed therw? Thanks for any help.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Justinrc21 on Feb 15, 2019, 09:58 PM
Anyone been out on Upton lately? I’ve been busy with the lakers but wondering how the ice is on UL.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 16, 2019, 10:07 PM
Fished White lake today, fished about 75 yards left side of boat launch water depth 12-25’. Didn’t, get a bite, no marks on the flasher. I have a question: is there any fish in this lake? If there is, where are they hiding?
Good luck to you guys fishing king of the ice tournament tomorrow. My guess is if you catch one fish you may win. Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2019, 08:54 AM
Fished White lake today, fished about 75 yards left side of boat launch water depth 12-25’. Didn’t, get a bite, no marks on the flasher. I have a question: is there any fish in this lake? If there is, where are they hiding?
Good luck to you guys fishing king of the ice tournament tomorrow. My guess is if you catch one fish you may win. Lol

I usually have very similar results fishing White lake. Yes there are fish in there and some can be very large fish. The key to any fishing and especially from on top of the ice is to find the fish. Just once I happened to find them but after just a few flags and views on my sonar screen the fish moved off to some other spot. During open water I often troll and have more luck but when rather stationary on the ice it becomes a hit and miss ordeal. Those who stay mobile and prefer jigging probably do much better than we who set out tip ups but then we each have a fish we like to target and I could care less about perch and other pan fish or pickerel and am constantly in search of the trout and walleyes. I am not very successful in White Lake with either species but just getting out and trying is relaxing for me. I don't do contests and prefer fishing during the week when most others are working. Some day I might just find the bottom structure where the big fish might congregate but I don't expect anyone to give up their honey hole spots and I would not give them up either if I ever do find them. One day years back while trolling the deep hole out on the 17B side I did land an 11 pound lake trout that lived to fight another day.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Feb 17, 2019, 04:22 PM
Anybody been out to stillwell lake? Wondering what the ice conditions are looking like.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: twinlakesfisher on Feb 18, 2019, 08:43 AM
Howd the Highland contest go??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 18, 2019, 08:31 PM
Twinlakesfisher last I checked the Mahogany Ridge Hunting-Fishing club's Facebook page there were some photos from the contest nodetails on who the prize winners were in various fish categories. Hopefully someone who attended the contest will post some details.
Article in today's Times Herald Record at the King of the Ice contest around 350 entrants this year's winer was Robert Ward of Liberty,NY. his winning fish was a 26.25 inch 4.89 lbs. chain Pickerel.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 18, 2019, 09:37 PM
25 gills, 12.5" black crappie, 15" largemouth + a fat 20.5"er on the tip up. Both largemouth safely released.
Made up for getting skunked up at Kiwassa Lake in the Adirondacks  ;D.
(https://i.postimg.cc/WhDz0mNs/IMG-20190218-161902.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/WhDz0mNs)

(https://i.postimg.cc/tYLTk1JW/IMG-20190218-161357.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/tYLTk1JW)

(https://i.postimg.cc/K1BYHZ3V/IMG-20190218-180348.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/K1BYHZ3V)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 19, 2019, 06:26 PM
Went out this evening, not as much action, forgot the flasher at home. 6 gills + caught & released a largemouth on a tip up and lost a big one at the hole. My friend got 5 gills, a black crappie and a largemouth jigging.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Feb 19, 2019, 09:00 PM
boyd corners was so dead, fish were hitting better at white pond.  I caught a few dink perch and got  my spoon stuck in my jacket.  I broke the treble on my best spoon getting it out.  I went home after that.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 20, 2019, 02:15 PM
3 chain pickerel on tip ups this morning (17",17", 17.5") + 1 pumpkinseed & a yellow perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 20, 2019, 06:35 PM
29” channel cat not what you exspect to come thru a hole fishing for perch with a pinhead on a tip-up
(https://i.postimg.cc/d7RQp94R/CBCC40-D4-80-B9-45-BD-8492-D0-A35-D1325-E9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d7RQp94R)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mPHgN495/D4315726-DD83-4629-B610-7-E7-BFF82-B17-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPHgN495)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Feb 20, 2019, 06:43 PM
That, is a large fish. What did you think you had on, a beautiful trout only to see his ugly mug come up the hole?
Not up on my catfish but I hope channels are good eating ones. Lotsa meat. Enjoy.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 20, 2019, 08:53 PM
Wow! Awesome  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fifield_Outf on Feb 20, 2019, 09:03 PM
Nice cat bud 👍🏻, those bad boys put up one heck of an under water battle!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 21, 2019, 08:35 AM
Checking in Folks... re-familiarizing myself w/ Shanty.... FB was Just easier...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 21, 2019, 08:37 AM
Thought it was a pickreal being it was a non trout lake took longer to get him thru the hole then up to the hole
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Feb 21, 2019, 01:38 PM
ill be up on yankee tomorrow afternoon and all day saturday.  sunday looks like a bit of a disaster maybe ill make it out in the am.  i'll be the guy with the red eskimo shelter trying to stop my kids from releasing all the bait, and trying to convince my wife she doesnt need to wear a pfd, stop by for a beer or 3!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 21, 2019, 02:01 PM
I thought Yankee Lake was private?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Feb 21, 2019, 02:50 PM
I thought Yankee Lake was private?

it is, we're renting a place
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: twinlakesfisher on Feb 21, 2019, 03:22 PM
anyone know where to get big sucker minnows or big minnows around here?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 21, 2019, 07:38 PM
Phil o  have a safe and good time at Yankee Lake may the fish cooperate and keep your children entertained.

Jimmyclaude welcome back not many members from the early years of this thread still posting frequently in this thread. I'll send you a personal message with what little info. I have of the folks who fished with us way back in Feb. of 2009 at Lake Huntington in Sullivan county. The website was upgraded around a year ago now running Ice Shanty version 4.0 . If you go from left to right on the line that starts with Home you will see My Messages if you have a message it will look like this  My Messages (1)  . Putting computer cursor on words and left clicking will open messages. Hope all is well with you and your family.
Steve

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 21, 2019, 07:41 PM
O & H in Chester got them for me once but it was a while ago. 845-469-2566. His name is Jim.                 Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 22, 2019, 07:36 AM
ill be up on yankee tomorrow afternoon and all day saturday.  sunday looks like a bit of a disaster maybe ill make it out in the am.  i'll be the guy with the red eskimo shelter trying to stop my kids from releasing all the bait, and trying to convince my wife she doesnt need to wear a pfd, stop by for a beer or 3!

I was on yankee yesterday.  8-10" of ice, had the ATV out yesterday.  See ya out there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 22, 2019, 10:11 AM
Does anyone know the conditions of the ice on Swinging Bridge Reservoir?

4 gills last night, and one gill & 3 largemouth this morning at Chodikee.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 22, 2019, 04:54 PM
29” channel cat not what you exspect to come thru a hole fishing for perch with a pinhead on a tip-up
(https://i.postimg.cc/d7RQp94R/CBCC40-D4-80-B9-45-BD-8492-D0-A35-D1325-E9.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/d7RQp94R)

(https://i.postimg.cc/mPHgN495/D4315726-DD83-4629-B610-7-E7-BFF82-B17-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/mPHgN495)
Boy you had a good day before that fish. Congrats! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 22, 2019, 07:26 PM
Some good eating right there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Feb 23, 2019, 02:59 PM
anyone know how the ice is on Lake Huntington I'm thinking about giving it a shot in the morning
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 23, 2019, 03:39 PM
anyone know how the ice is on Lake Huntington I'm thinking about giving it a shot in the morning

Ice will be just fine but bring your Ice Anchors. Should have steady winds between 20-30 MPH and gusts as high as 60.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Feb 23, 2019, 04:25 PM
thanks for the heads up, the wind isnt supposed to pick up till the afternoon so hopefully i'll be long gone before then
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 23, 2019, 07:49 PM
Filled a bucket with  15 crappy between 12-16”, 10 perch 1 was over 14” and 60 plus bluegills with 1 other guy great day and weather on the ice today
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 23, 2019, 08:28 PM
Went to Swinging Bridge, only one flag all day. Didn't catch a thing. My friend got 7 dink yellows jigging. Ice 8-12.5", just down from the launch towards the dam is all open water. Pretty slow for everyone else. Apparently, the walleye fishing has been terrible for the last 4 years according to some regulars there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 24, 2019, 02:23 PM
No pictures of the 16 inch crappie
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 24, 2019, 03:58 PM
Got out for a bit with my father this evening. Jigging was dead, two small largemouth on tip ups (released.)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 24, 2019, 04:57 PM
Does anyone know the condition at Sylvan Lake?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hey Ice Hole! on Feb 24, 2019, 08:09 PM
Drove by Sylvan Lake yesterday open water from the Dec car park all the way to the camps on the left.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Canoejon on Feb 24, 2019, 10:04 PM
How’s the ice holding out on Upton? Anyone been up there this lat weekend?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 25, 2019, 07:18 AM
Does anyone know the condition at Sylvan Lake?

Sylvan is done.  Mostly open water, and what ice there is, is shot.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 25, 2019, 08:05 AM
made it out saturday on Yankee.  Same 8-10" of ice.  Not a flag all afternoon and just a few dink perch. And when I say "dink" I mean they were the size of medium shiners.   Great time but slowww
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 25, 2019, 10:10 AM
Got out over the weekend with the wife to one of my favorite haunts. We hit the perch pretty good. 



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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 25, 2019, 06:58 PM
Went to Chodikee this evening. Also got two largemouth jigging. Two run & drops and broke off a nice fish on tip ups. 10.5" ice.
(https://i.postimg.cc/GBk4KNQN/IMG-20190225-174929.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/GBk4KNQN)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 26, 2019, 09:22 AM


Two gills and a nice largemouth this morning.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: perch assasin on Feb 26, 2019, 02:48 PM
i tried posting on the reports and conditions page and got no replies, i was looking for ice conditions for the east of the hudson reserviors boyds, west branch, east branch,diverting, etc any info is greatly appreciated lookin to go out in the next few days
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Canoejon on Feb 26, 2019, 06:47 PM
I was last on Boyd’s last Wednesday. There was at least 6” of good ice under an inch of crud. My guess is that the ice held through this last warm spell, but the edges probably got so a plank might be needed. I’m hoping by Thursday it should be good again. I’m talking about around the DEP ramp, up to 30 FOW. I couldn’t tell you about deeper water closer to the dam.
As far as Sodom, and West Branch, there were a few spots that were safe last week, but they weren’t where I wanted to be on those lakes, so I didn’t go there and can’t tell you what they were like last week or what they’re like now.

Hopefully someone who lives nearby will post something tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 27, 2019, 07:00 PM
6 largemouth (released) and one bluegill this morning.

Does anyone know the conditions on Sturgeon Pool??
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Feb 27, 2019, 10:21 PM
given the flux in temps and water flow, I would stay off Sturgeon pool.I live on the Shawangunk kill nad it was roaring the other day, now a skim coat of ice, again.  Plus, what would you fish for that you would eat? yuck the Wallkill! unless you are strictly catch and release.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 28, 2019, 09:11 AM
Plus, what would you fish for that you would eat? yuck the Wallkill! unless you are strictly catch and release.

Can't be any worse than the Hudson  :roflmao: :roflmao:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 28, 2019, 09:25 AM
I've contacted DEC about eating fish from the Wallkill and they said it was fine. The advisories give it a blue rating which is the highest you can get. Sure doesn't look too clean though lol.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 28, 2019, 10:15 AM
That's not what the report last summer said it said not to even touch the water
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Feb 28, 2019, 10:34 AM
the wallkill scares me due to the amount of development it goes thru.  Including that golf course in middletown.  That cannot be good.  Although I do tend to trust the dec so..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 28, 2019, 10:44 AM
http://www.dec.ny.gov/press/116266.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: phil o on Mar 01, 2019, 01:59 PM
better late then never for a report i guess.  fished yankee last weekend.  half day friday and all day saturday.  caught 2 pickerel so it was nice we didnt get skunked, but only 2 fish?  damn, so disappointing but the kids had fun.  will be back next year, hopefully more mobile.  couldnt believe how thick the ice was, you guys have it great compared to us southerners in nj.

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 01, 2019, 08:32 PM
Drove by Sturgeon Pool last night, open near the inlet next to the coffee shop but people were fishing on the far backside of that cove still. Went to Rondout Creek , a foot of ice. Got a white sucker, yellow perch and bluegill. Went down to Diamond Lake, three yellows and my friend got one.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 03, 2019, 02:47 PM
Went to back to Diamond Lake yesterday, two yellow and three gills, one yellow and two gills for my friend. Went to Sturgeon Pool today , three yellows , four gills, a pumpkinseed , and lost a huge largemouth at the hole, bent my jig.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 04, 2019, 07:18 PM
15 gills jigging and three chain pickerel on tips ups at Chodikee tonight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 05, 2019, 06:30 PM
22 gills, 2 chain pickerel & a largemouth tonight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 06, 2019, 07:18 PM
Six gills and a largemouth tonight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 07, 2019, 06:35 PM
Slow start tonight but then the dinner bell rang , 22 gills, 2 largemouth & a chain pickerel. Friends got 17 gills, 2 largemouth & a black crappie.

We must be heading into that late ice munching time for the fish, go get em!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 07, 2019, 07:21 PM
Tipup28/Gino ,you are really making the most of this ice fishing season congratulations on all the fish caught during your last few trips.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 08, 2019, 04:39 PM
Thanks Steve!
Going to Big Pond tmrw in search of some big browns, hopefully I'll come back with a good report.
Dead this morning only a dink gill. Good luck to everyone this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 09, 2019, 04:28 PM
Just got done at Big Pond . Six flags, four hit and drops, one bite off near the hole , and one where the hook popped out near the hole my theory is the fish hit the bottom of the hole and dislodged the hook. Also one 11.5" brown jigging. Slow but beautiful day out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 09, 2019, 04:53 PM
Big pond has been like that the past few years. Too much pressure and too many fisherman keeping every fish they catch. I pulled up around 8 this morning and already saw 15 cars so we did the trek up to little pond. Had the pond to ourselves and got 2 baby trout and a few decent SM bass that all lived to bite again. That walk up is a killer for these old legs but what a gorgeous place and I will never believe they stock it the same as they do at BP. I had a great day with some pals at White lake last weekend and finally found a few good trout there. Had a good bite between 9 and 11 and then it turned right off for the rest of the day. SB and Toronto have been horrible all ice season and we never even attempted getting out on either.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Miles59 on Mar 09, 2019, 06:12 PM
Big pond has been like that the past few years. Too much pressure and too many fisherman keeping every fish they catch. I pulled up around 8 this morning and already saw 15 cars so we did the trek up to little pond. Had the pond to ourselves and got 2 baby trout and a few decent SM bass that all lived to bite again. That walk up is a killer for these old legs but what a gorgeous place and I will never believe they stock it the same as they do at BP. I had a great day with some pals at White lake last weekend and finally found a few good trout there. Had a good bite between 9 and 11 and then it turned right off for the rest of the day. SB and Toronto have been horrible all ice season and we never even attempted getting out on either.

Gam

Hey Gary,

I tried to drive up to Little Pond not long ago.  The first gate is open, you drive up the hill, and the 2nd gate is locked.  About how far is little pond from the 2nd gate?

Miles
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 09, 2019, 06:20 PM
Hey Gary,

I tried to drive up to Little Pond not long ago.  The first gate is open, you drive up the hill, and the 2nd gate is locked.  About how far is little pond from the 2nd gate?

Miles

Yup we parked at the upper gate and it is just about a mile to the pond and all up hill. Coming back was easier then going up. All Bass on the south shore and the 2 trout came from the deepest middle part. Lots of flags all day long but no fish so I suspect small perch just nibbling.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Miles59 on Mar 09, 2019, 09:40 PM
A mile up hill?  Yeah I think I’m gonna have to skip that one!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 10, 2019, 07:48 AM
A mile up hill?  Yeah I think I’m gonna have to skip that one!

I was with a much younger buddy willing to drag the sled and gear who just had to see what Little Pond was all about. It sure is a pretty pond and it does have good fishing but at 67 years old I got a workout just trudging through the snow dragging my own rear. I will not do it again but Big Pond was very crowded and we would have had to walk across to the opposite side for a place to set up away from all the others. Too much snow on the ice for that kind of drag unless you have a Smitty Sled or a younger mule. I have another 4-5 inches of snow here now and no telling what BP got but it is now switching over to all rain here. Considering the report for this weeks weather it could be a lot of slush for next weekend. Hard to say from here because I live between the Rio and Swinging Bridge but BP is in a completely different climate zone.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Mar 10, 2019, 08:37 AM
hit yankee lake yesterday trying a few new areas and got skunked. Couldn't get bait yesterday so was just jigging.  Ice was anywhere from 8-12" and even 14" in one of the coves. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 10, 2019, 08:46 AM
hit yankee lake yesterday trying a few new areas and got skunked. Couldn't get bait yesterday so was just jigging.  Ice was anywhere from 8-12" and even 14" in one of the coves.

4 or 5 bait shops close enough to Yankee! Tom's in Fair Oaks, Sportsman's Garage in Cuddebackville, Sports Nuts in Rock Hill, Farm market on 17B across from Wyde Lumber and Agway in Liberty.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Mar 10, 2019, 11:36 AM
4 or 5 bait shops close enough to Yankee! Tom's in Fair Oaks, Sportsman's Garage in Cuddebackville, Sports Nuts in Rock Hill, Farm market on 17B across from Wyde Lumber and Agway in Liberty.

Gam

thanks but it was because I was short on time with work.  Usually hit Sports nuts on my way from monticello but the parade was going on
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 10, 2019, 09:30 PM
Dave & I fished Chodikee tonight. About 16 gills each, 2 black crappies for Dave , one for me, Dave got a nice largemouth jigging and I got four chain pickerel & a slob largemouth (20" with a 13" girth) on tip ups. Largemouth were released...
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 11, 2019, 05:15 AM
You do realize the dec advises not eating fish from there because of the boys jail sewer plant
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 11, 2019, 07:40 PM
44 gills tonight, 33 for my friend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 12, 2019, 01:02 PM
Tipup28/Gino you are putting in many hours on the ice and catching many fish this season congratulations.

Gamalot glad you had a younger friend with you on the trip to Big-Little pond area to help with the dragging of gear any reason you did not bring your Snow Dog with you on this trip.

Best to all still ice fishing remember the seasons for walleye,northern pike and chain pickerel close this Friday the 15TH. Please keep aware of changing ice conditions with the warmer weather we have been having lately.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 12, 2019, 03:31 PM
Tipup28/Gino you are putting in many hours on the ice and catching many fish this season congratulations.

Gamalot glad you had a younger friend with you on the trip to Big-Little pond area to help with the dragging of gear any reason you did not bring your Snow Dog with you on this trip.

Best to all still ice fishing remember the seasons for walleye,northern pike and chain pickerel close this Friday the 15TH. Please keep aware of changing ice conditions with the warmer weather we have been having lately.

Steve

Big and Little pond are designated as "Wild Forest" and no motorized vehicles or devices are allowed. They do overlook gas augers but not chain saws, generators or any other motorized machines. Electric motors are OK.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 12, 2019, 08:35 PM
Gamalot thank you for the reply and information on Big and Little ponds  I was not aware of the prohibition of motorized vehicles and devices at both places.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 12, 2019, 10:58 PM
Managed 17 gills and a black crappie. 18 gills for my friend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 13, 2019, 09:44 PM
Slowed right down only two gills and three largemouth on tip ups. Five gills and a pumpkinseed for my friend. Only two days left , transitioning to open water on Saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Mar 15, 2019, 07:23 AM
got out yesterday on Yankee Lake for a few hours after work.  1 nice large mouth, 5 dink perch and 1 keeper bluegill all jigging.  The bass put up a great fight on that light tackle.  Yankee is a shallower lake with only a few parts reaching 18' and these fish were all hanging around 7-8'.  There was a snowmobiler and quad out there too, I decided to walk to play it safe.  Lake was still ~10" thick but of course slushy
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Mar 15, 2019, 08:06 AM
Does anyone know the ice condition on Superior? I’m thinking about fishing it tomorrow.  It had 10+ inches of ice last week. Im assuming it’s still safe but don’t want to travel 45 minutes for nothing. I know the last couple of days it’s been quite warm. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Tight lines.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Mar 15, 2019, 09:01 AM
Went out after work yesterday on my southern Sullivan lake, perch were aggressive and my two largest were both over 14".
Still 10" ice with some standing water and thin slush. Today may be the last, plan on fishing this afternoon into the crappie bite tonight.
Stay safe, see you all next season!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Mar 16, 2019, 09:23 AM
Ended the ice season Thursday morning at Chodikee with three gills and a largemouth. It was a good season for sure. Ready for the reservoirs & stripers!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Mar 16, 2019, 06:42 PM
anyone have update on conditions locally?
was also thinking of heading back to lake George but that is a commitment for crappy ice
updates?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 19, 2019, 05:58 AM
I don't do Book Face but got a message from a friend about a couple guys fishing White Lake and catching a real slob Brown over 29 inches and over 10 pounds. Probably not a fish story because I know they are in there but very rare to hear of one coming through the ice. Should be on the Sullivan county conservation site.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 19, 2019, 06:28 AM
I don't do Book Face but got a message from a friend about a couple guys fishing White Lake and catching a real slob Brown over 29 inches and over 10 pounds. Probably not a fish story because I know they are in there but very rare to hear of one coming through the ice. Should be on the Sullivan county conservation site.

Gam

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/pcb.3177306892295466/3177301312296024/?type=3&theater
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 19, 2019, 06:36 AM
https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/pcb.3177306892295466/3177301312296024/?type=3&theater

Thank HD, too bad if you are not on Book Face you can't see that!

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Mar 19, 2019, 07:08 AM
big ol' trout! Wish they were more plentiful there or somewhere closer.  Going to take more trips next year north.

Speaking of trips, what are you guys thinking for safe ice?  I know hard to predict until day of but still getting in the low 20s at night.  I would love to ice fish saturday.  Does anyone think we will still be fishing Sullivan county this upcoming weekend? If not, anywhere within 2 hours? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 19, 2019, 07:13 AM
Gamalot thank you for passing on the info. /story from your friend. Hardwater Diehard thanks for the Facebook link.  Nice to know trout of that size are in White Lake agree with Gamalot hard to locate and catch while ice fishing. Even during the King of the Ice contest wining fish most years has been a large chain pickerel though there were a couple 4-5 pound walleye caught in the past 5 years at the contest.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 19, 2019, 07:50 AM
May be this will work


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 19, 2019, 07:59 AM
May be this will work


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YUP! Thank you, What a beautiful fish.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 19, 2019, 08:06 AM
YUP! Thank you, What a beautiful fish.

Gam

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Copy and paste the link to share it with anyone, even if they don't have a Facebook account. Keep in mind that anyone with the link will be able to see the album.

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Mar 19, 2019, 12:22 PM
That sure is a beauty and from White Lake of all places, go figure.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Mar 19, 2019, 12:51 PM
Released?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 19, 2019, 01:16 PM
Released?

Funny you mention that. I would have released that one after a couple pictures as long as I thought the hook did not do deadly damage. I don't do fish on my walls and if I want one for dinner I highly prefer one between 17-20 inches just enough for me and the wife to have a great and fresh fish dinner that night. My fishing buddies think I am a weirdo because I get a thrill when a big fish wins the battle at the hole. I highly prefer for big pickerel to break me off and the same goes for big bass that are out of season. I do not have any issues with a guy who wants to have a trophy mounted, it's just not me and I sure have caught some woppers.

This was pretty cool, 2 smallies on one lure both around 4-5 pounds.



(https://i.postimg.cc/VStZwVx5/2-bass.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/VStZwVx5)

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Mar 20, 2019, 07:44 PM
Hello all. Hope everyone had a good year. I know that this isn't the place to ask. But I don't know where to ask it. Was thinking of going to check on my boat this weekend on the roundout. Just wondering if anyone drives by it and knows if it's open yet..  thank you very much.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Mar 21, 2019, 05:10 AM
Hello all. Hope everyone had a good year. I know that this isn't the place to ask. But I don't know where to ask it. Was thinking of going to check on my boat this weekend on the roundout. Just wondering if anyone drives by it and knows if it's open yet..  thank you very much.

    Go to myfishfinder.com on the NY board and ask Gino.. ;D.   ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Mar 21, 2019, 05:26 AM
Thank you. And good luck to the guys that fish for trout . Anyway now. :-)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 21, 2019, 05:43 AM
Thank you. And good luck to the guys that fish for trout . Anyway now. :-)

Not sure of the ice situation there on the Reservoir but I am pretty sure you could check on the boat with little problems and not much snow unless you have it stored in a spot where the sun does not get to it. What ever the ice condition is right now is sure to change rapidly today with the warm rain and over the next 2 weeks unless we get slammed with more snow and a super cold snap. I grew up in Wurtsboro and cut my teeth catching trout right in the Bashakill. Great place to grow up and me and my pals fished from the end of town north up stream and south down stream and always caught nice trout. My brother still lives there and has been the fire chief a few times over many years. Post what you find when/if you go because I have boats on the Res also but usually fish from shore on the opener.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: catskills on Mar 21, 2019, 06:09 AM
I drove by Rondout on sunday on the way home from skiing.  It still had lots of ice with the usual open spots. Ice definitely on the way out.  There also was a thread on HVS Sportsman about it that I'm sure will be updated when opened. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Mar 21, 2019, 03:11 PM
Thanks again. To all. Think this may be the last weekend of hard water. Good luck to all and be safe. Might need my four wheeler ramp to get out on it..... Keep your balls deep :-). Down rigger jock.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Justinrc21 on Mar 21, 2019, 06:54 PM
I was at the rondout on Tuesday, checking on my boat as well... the ice is still there but hopefully getting ready to let out... the shoreline was open in many places. Access to boats on the 55A side was effortless... you’d be fine to check it out. I don’t think the ice will be gone in 10 days, probably more like 2 to 3 weeks. I wish that weren’t the case, but sadly, I think I’ll be fishing a different spot on April 1st.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Need ice on Mar 21, 2019, 08:57 PM
Yeah. That's where my boat is. Thank you
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Post by: seadog8 on Mar 22, 2019, 11:08 AM
posting this for a friend who wants to try to ice fish one more time this season.

Anyone know if there is any safe ice in sullivan county or on north/south lake ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AdkKen on Apr 02, 2019, 01:56 PM
Seen a lot of posts on different sites about some nice crappie being caught.  This guy who is local to me put this up on his YouTube channel.  He has some pictures of some huge crappie there. I put up one of his photos here.  But he showed how he fillets them.  Looked interesting.


(https://i.postimg.cc/yD0HWT0Q/F-2.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yD0HWT0Q)
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Post by: Rather-B-Fishin on Apr 09, 2019, 07:25 PM
I am with you Gamalot….those big ones deserve to live plus they taste like crap! ..Take a dozen pictures do your yahoos, take some measurements for a possible epoxy mount ( which look better anyway) and release it for another day...Now white lake is going into another big pond fiasco...I will have to bring my Russian to English translator to know what everybody is keeping ….ohh no that's right they keep everything!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 19, 2019, 05:21 PM
Just giving this thread a bump up ..ice is forming pretty steady on lakes and ponds in lower Sullivan Co NY ..not expecting an earlier than normal start to the season ..but it will be here before long .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Nov 19, 2019, 06:49 PM
Thanks HW, I was looking at my gear today so it is fitting to get things on the move. Another major point we should try to drive home on these long running threads is their age. BE SURE when you quote from old posts that you check the dates of those last year and older posted discussions. YES, there was safe ice in January but it was last January! Some of the bait shops from years past are no longer in business so some updating is in order. We are all a year older than we were this time last year so check the post dates so we are all in the same year.

Gam
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Post by: IceBalls on Nov 21, 2019, 01:01 AM
Hi Guys (Hardwater / Gamalot).... glad to be back!!  Was up in your neck of the woods for Opening day of deer....sat in the woods for two days....saw nothing....heard very few shots.  Cold enough to be ice fishing !!!Some local ponds had skim ice.  Good Summer down here on LI....ocean fishing was HOT - HOT - HOT!!!  Still catching big Stripers on the troll.....Blackfishing coming on strong right now !!  Looking forward to seeing you guys this Winter..... we should think about an IS group fishing day.  No better way to get re-aquainted, have a cookout, catch some fish !!  Keep in touch !!!
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Post by: Gamalot on Nov 21, 2019, 04:13 AM
Hi Guys (Hardwater / Gamalot).... glad to be back!!  Was up in your neck of the woods for Opening day of deer....sat in the woods for two days....saw nothing....heard very few shots.  Cold enough to be ice fishing !!!Some local ponds had skim ice.  Good Summer down here on LI....ocean fishing was HOT - HOT - HOT!!!  Still catching big Stripers on the troll.....Blackfishing coming on strong right now !!  Looking forward to seeing you guys this Winter..... we should think about an IS group fishing day.  No better way to get re-aquainted, have a cookout, catch some fish !!  Keep in touch !!!

Hi Roger, YUP! Hoping to get out early and more often this season. I did not get out this summer much at all because every time I wanted to go the weather shot me down, wind, rain or just too hot. Did OK with SMB but not much with my target trout and walleyes. Not hunting this year with a back that simply refuses to cooperate. Buddies have done quite well so far with a nice 8, 10 and 11 point bucks between the four of them and the 11 was my pals very first kill after beginning Xbow hunting just a few years ago.
Hope to do a get together at some point once the ice forms and thinking I will fish the King contest this year if it is not too bitter cold or windy. I never have had much luck on White Lake but it is more about just getting out for me. Seems most of my lures these days catch more fisherman than fish up here. Right now I am way behind on all of my fall-winter duties and need to get off my rear and fight this back issue. Must do the swap from mower to blower on the Kubota plus swap the winter wheels onto both SUVs before I even think about ice fishing. Hope to get that stuff done by turkey day if at all possible. I stowed all my ice gear last spring ready to just go when the ice forms this winter so no problems there. We should see some of the other regulars signing in here shortly and then the crying for ice will begin.

Gam
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Post by: NYBasser on Nov 21, 2019, 03:05 PM
Hey guys,

Nice to see everyone starting to come back to the forum, hope everyone has had a great summer. I was able to get out last weekend with a buddy here in WI and had about 5 inches of ice in north-central WI and we put together a solid stack of gills and crappie, releasing most of the females and larger males. I can't wait for winter break and some awesome Sullivan County ice fishing to come.

(https://i.postimg.cc/0rn5XGq0/IMG-6018.jpg)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 21, 2019, 03:52 PM
As far an an organized meet and greet I would say the first 10 days of January would be a good choice ..no contests minimal snow and most waters are locked up ..Lake Huntington or White Lake would be my choice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MJD3561 on Nov 21, 2019, 04:17 PM
Does anyone know if they will allow the electric drills on the reservoirs this season?
Been using my KDrill in CT but would love to poke some holes in NY...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 21, 2019, 08:42 PM
Hello, good to see folks returning to Ice Shanty. Between work and some health issues have not gotten out fishing. I did learn of two ice fishing contests last Winter both are out of what I consider the SENY area ,one is for youth and held in Tannersville,Ny. (Greene county not far from Hunter Mtn. ski area) the other is in Columbia county. Once I get more information on both of them will pass it on to whatever Mod. is running the contest ,derbies, tournaments thread this season.

MJD3561 here is an Email and phone number that should get you the info. on electric drill usage on NYC water supply reservoirs .   1-800-575-5263   , ([email protected]

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Nov 22, 2019, 08:13 AM
Does anyone know if they will allow the electric drills on the reservoirs this season?
Been using my KDrill in CT but would love to poke some holes in NY...

If you are referring to NYCDEP east of the Hudson River reservoirs, the DEP has implemented quite a few rule changes this past year, one is permitting the use of electric drills to cut holes.
They also banned smoking and vaping on NYCDEP property.

https://rules.cityofnewyork.us/sites/default/files/adopted_rules_pdf/rec_rules_final_approved_by_law_5.21.19_for_city_record-final.pdf

Look at pages 3 & 7 for the 2 rule changes I mentioned.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 22, 2019, 10:06 AM
Bowski76 thank you for providing the link with answer to MJD3561's question.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Nov 23, 2019, 08:11 AM
Hey guys, All the skim ice is making me itchy. I talked with a fisherman on white lake about a month ago. He said the dec had just stocked eyes 20 mins. earlier.  6-8 large nets of fingerlings. Stocking guy says they do it every year! Soooo they are in there and being re stocked. Hope all are well and getting ready for a fun and safe season.
 
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Nov 23, 2019, 08:16 AM
Oh yeah, Nice going Basser!!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 23, 2019, 08:18 AM
Hey guys, All the skim ice is making me itchy. I talked with a fisherman on white lake about a month ago. He said the dec had just stocked eyes 20 mins. earlier.  6-8 large nets of fingerlings. Stocking guy says they do it every year! Soooo they are in there and being re stocked. Hope all are well and getting ready for a fun and safe season.

I believe the Walleye stocking is done by the Sullivan County Conservation Club ..the DEC still stocks trout


https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23285.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Nov 23, 2019, 03:14 PM
Oh yeah, Nice going Basser!!!!
Thanks!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Nov 24, 2019, 06:55 AM
I believe the Walleye stocking is done by the Sullivan County Conservation Club ..the DEC still stocks trout
 I know the club stocked. I wonder if the club gets them from the state. Nys raises millions of walleye  fry and hundreds of thousands of fingerlings annually. I have lately heard people get down on White lake about the lack of eyes.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/23285.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 24, 2019, 07:04 AM
I know the club stocked. I wonder if the club gets them from the state. Nys raises millions of walleye  fry and hundreds of thousands of fingerlings annually. I have lately heard people get down on White lake about the lack of eyes.


Not sure where the walleyes come from ..most likely one of the NY state wide hatcheries  ..I can not find anywhere on the NY DEC website where the DEC stocks walleyes in White Lake..and you know they would take credit for it if they did ..but that site is notorious for being nearly impossible to find what your looking for .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 24, 2019, 07:10 AM
SCCC Walleye release in White Lake

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/pcb.3808122939213855/3808122749213874/?type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARDgWlXIi5E_rJ26twO88yO3GpTF7j3G1VtI6PnlE9Bku1yzYg5PJbpGd50nbQVJgwZEWaBGXP1DYb4T&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCBNWeaS3iWra805hKCtX10z_Pd_tMo4mVnomJoMol4sjM097jwy2ZAt0Gr_Ave8v4Ty1F4nPi2P0UJx5925DZyi65NxBXVJQu9x2jr4PeBPI1TMrGGPYJ9JY153Jw0c_bHU-zQ6TwsPqHxLRQUTMuTrvacZdUiMBnCpxnzMva3yPbLJV6I8UdbEkCqUoHA5_d039zu1qkWo3zBEPriPcJ0xs5jo2BJMn7pZ7_SRPdOyylByYFpRsbG7s1HLQZNgVrHmySRuLYfE-1ZBUFBbrtxpaceqDZgQZ8oNYEhOQC4HJKePfhUjwzbq-9IqB9HshTAWCPTNbxwaM2ZgmYj3nHgpw
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Nov 24, 2019, 07:38 AM
Not sure where the walleyes come from ..most likely one of the NY state wide hatcheries  ..I can not find anywhere on the NY DEC website where the DEC stocks walleyes in White Lake..and you know they would take credit for it if they did ..but that site is notorious for being nearly impossible to find what your looking for .

I poked around in the linked site yesterday and although I was not looking for White Lake I did see where the DEC stocks lots of eyes in SB, Rio, and all the Mongaup river reservoirs. White might have been there as well. There is a way to search by either body of water or species of fish being stocked. You guys with much better internet connections should be able to do some research but it seems to me our local waters are getting more eyes than trout these days but I could be wrong.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Nov 24, 2019, 08:07 AM
 I can't   find any stocking reports on walleye in any water, but i am not the best at the net either. I am grateful for all that club does. Where ever they come from it keeps the faith knowing they are in there. When I was younger we would crush lakers in W.L. A big laker usually won the contest. Never hear of them caught through the ice any more but they are supposedly  still stocking them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Nov 24, 2019, 08:08 AM
 I can't   find any stocking reports on walleye in any water, but i am not the best at the net either. I am grateful for all that club does. Where ever they come from it keeps the faith knowing they are in there. When I was younger we would crush lakers in W.L. A big laker usually won the contest. Never hear of them caught through the ice any more but they are supposedly  still stocking them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Nov 24, 2019, 08:11 AM
Just caught the link and pics. Thanks Hardwater. Makes me want to send a check to throw a few extra in ;)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 24, 2019, 08:25 AM
DEC looks to be stocking Brown Trout in White lake in big numbers and size..not finding any Lakers being stocked
White Lake Bethel 4430 May Brown Trout 8.5 - 9.5 inches
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Nov 24, 2019, 09:01 AM
I went to the link HW posted and clicked on Species/Walleye. it shows this if I can attach it here. Walleye 2018 Sullivan, Rio Reservoir, Lumberland, Forestburgh, and June, 8700, 1.6".

I am sure those with a real unlimited connection could find all sorts of info. I have a satellite internet connection with highly limited data caps so I can't really dive too deep searching the DEC site.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Nov 24, 2019, 09:08 AM
Once again not the best with cut an paste and all. But If you search 2018 stocking report by county it shows 1600  8.5 inch lakers in White lake. One thing for sure The weather today is no fun.I might take a ride and check on B.P. had fun there about a month ago too! I'm in a camp around the corner from there, where it is rumored to  have beer and whisky!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 24, 2019, 09:11 AM
Looks like the DEC stocked 1600 Lakers in White Lake per year from 2011-2018 ..in the spring of those years and have been regularly stocking Rio with Walleyes since 2015

https://data.ny.gov/Recreation/Fish-Stocking-Lists-Actual-Beginning-2011-Data-Len/9hpx-asd8
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Nov 24, 2019, 10:35 AM
Looks like the DEC stocked 1600 Lakers in White Lake per year from 2011-2018 ..in the spring of those years and have been regularly stocking Rio with Walleyes since 2015

https://data.ny.gov/Recreation/Fish-Stocking-Lists-Actual-Beginning-2011-Data-Len/9hpx-asd8

YUP! Too bad there is no way of knowing how many of those tiny stocked fishes, walleye or trout, become bait fish for the existing predators already there. I stink at catching walleyes from any waters where I know they are there. Saw a couple guys last year with some real nice eyes caught at Rio and a couple nicer ones from Toronto. Years ago, early 90s, I did pretty well on WL trolling deep for the lakers. Last winter on WL the week before the King contest I found a large school of large fish visible on my finder but could not entice a single one to hit. I have similar luck on the Rio and Toronto and I could not win a contest if I was the only guy fishing it. Apparently I do better at feeding the fish than I do at them feeding me. Its a good thing I don't relate my fishing success to the price per pound

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Nov 26, 2019, 04:59 PM
So when does everyone think were going to see say four inches on the typical "first spots"?
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Nov 26, 2019, 05:31 PM
So when does everyone think were going to see say four inches on the typical "first spots"?

As soon as all this global warming that is killing the glaciers and polar bears sends the icebergs our way! Not sure how the scientists might spin this but the polar bears population has actually increased and it is pretty cold here in Sullivan county right now and although I don't wish for the next "Ice Age" an early ice season sure would do my heart good. All I want for Christmas is ICE!

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Nov 27, 2019, 11:43 AM
Any sale going on for flasher particularly vexilar 8se
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 27, 2019, 11:50 AM
Any sale going on for flasher particularly vexilar 8se

FishUSA $50 Off $250 ...usually finding $50 off MSRP for Vexilar is pretty standard ..most have free shipping..if you can find no tax that's even better ..FishUSA ships fast
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Matt_Perch on Nov 27, 2019, 03:01 PM
Temps looking good going into the first and second week of december, safe to say though i dont think were gonna have any good ice till  around NYE, but who knows?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Nov 28, 2019, 07:08 AM
Past few years my first time out in Sullivan is always around the week of the 20th in Dec.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Nov 28, 2019, 07:34 AM
Just want to wish my fellow SENY Ice Shanty Members a Happy Thanksgiving.  Safe trips to all who are traveling this holiday.

  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 28, 2019, 07:55 AM
Past few years my first time out in Sullivan is always around the week of the 20th in Dec.

Any time before January 1st is a bonus ..but Christmas week good icr can be found in Sullivan county
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Nov 29, 2019, 07:52 AM
Just want to wish my fellow SENY Ice Shanty Members a Happy Thanksgiving.  Safe trips to all who are traveling this holiday.

  Steve
To you as well Steve. When you look at the  extended forecast A few degrees lower than expected and if the snow and rain Stay off the ice you could easily see 4 inches by 12/20. I know guys who had 4 inches last year around the tenth of December on some small local ponds. Of course it didn't last. 
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Post by: Matt_Perch on Dec 07, 2019, 07:40 PM
Weekend before christmas???? Temps looking kinda good if the snow stays away
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 09, 2019, 06:15 AM
Well folks I was able to stand on the hardwater yesterday and test some gear/auger combos . It was my usual first spot.. had 5 inches of ice out to 100 yards ...most of the snow pack had melted into the ice I was able to test my new 8" HT E-Drill with a Milwaukee 2804 w/5ah batteries ..the auger worked just fine..even had an 8" Mora that worked fine for a side by side test ..the HTs center point and ring are a big plus ..the weight difference was noticeable but negatable . My fishing buddy liked the HTs side handle while I preferred the drills side handle . I even added my 12ah battery to the mix but to me it didn't feel right.The HT auger will eventually go on myMil 2704/ Clam Plate set up .

http://htice.com/ht-enterprises-e-drill-auger-kit-w-eda-14-adptr/?fbclid=IwAR03MP7A3QXb-5ntSFuz4W8pL2Jlt5ZSfBiFHIVuVsDXkCoSuTx-LJQeZLI

https://www.facebook.com/htenterprisesinc/videos/2873342332676485/?t=2
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 09, 2019, 06:39 AM
I had high hopes we could have safe ice by the week between Christmas and New Year. Looking at the predictions for this week with 40-50 degree temps and rain will probably shoot us down. Small ponds might still make some ice but very doubtful the big lakes will.

I switched last year to the Milwakee Fuel drill and my old SM Lazer auger on a Clam plate and will never go back to the old gas augers. Love the Clam plate set up and with sharp blades on the Lazer auger it eats ice like butter. We drilled over 40 holes in 6-8 inches with the 5 AH battery and still had plenty of juice for more.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Matt_Perch on Dec 09, 2019, 04:05 PM
I had high hopes we could have safe ice by the week between Christmas and New Year. Looking at the predictions for this week with 40-50 degree temps and rain will probably shoot us down. Small ponds might still make some ice but very doubtful the big lakes will.

I switched last year to the Milwakee Fuel drill and my old SM Lazer auger on a Clam plate and will never go back to the old gas augers. Love the Clam plate set up and with sharp blades on the Lazer auger it eats ice like butter. We drilled over 40 holes in 6-8 inches with the 5 AH battery and still had plenty of juice for more.

Gam

Thats awesome i had similar results with the DeWalt cordless hammerdrill with the 20/60V FlexVolt batteries i drilled about 30 holes in 10 inches of ice one day with it below 15 degrees outside and windy keeping the drill and battery outside and still had 3/3 bars of battery life at the end of the day. its amazing how lithium ion batteries really preform well in the cold.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MJD3561 on Dec 10, 2019, 02:02 PM
Thanks Steve.


Hello, good to see folks returning to Ice Shanty. Between work and some health issues have not gotten out fishing. I did learn of two ice fishing contests last Winter both are out of what I consider the SENY area ,one is for youth and held in Tannersville,Ny. (Greene county not far from Hunter Mtn. ski area) the other is in Columbia county. Once I get more information on both of them will pass it on to whatever Mod. is running the contest ,derbies, tournaments thread this season.

MJD3561 here is an Email and phone number that should get you the info. on electric drill usage on NYC water supply reservoirs .   1-800-575-5263   , ([email protected]

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MJD3561 on Dec 10, 2019, 02:02 PM
Thank you bowski!


If you are referring to NYCDEP east of the Hudson River reservoirs, the DEP has implemented quite a few rule changes this past year, one is permitting the use of electric drills to cut holes.
They also banned smoking and vaping on NYCDEP property.

https://rules.cityofnewyork.us/sites/default/files/adopted_rules_pdf/rec_rules_final_approved_by_law_5.21.19_for_city_record-final.pdf

Look at pages 3 & 7 for the 2 rule changes I mentioned.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 11, 2019, 09:30 PM
Got on 3” of ice on a small farm pond Orange County this past Saturday morning. Couple gills and crappie. These warm temps are killing me, Ready for this season! 

My buddy  James with a crappie:

(https://i.postimg.cc/D8J2xKNs/BD17-BA5-E-F683-4-D47-A29-B-41-E5-C7667-E5-F.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/D8J2xKNs)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 11, 2019, 09:56 PM
MJD3561, you are welcome glad I and Bowski could be of some assistance to you.

Slabs247 congratulations on getting out and catching fish most of the lakes/ponds i drive past regularly in eastern Orange county do not look safe in my opinion yet many still have good areas of open water.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 12, 2019, 05:10 AM
I saw a rather strange occurrence the past couple of warm days after the snow storm followed by rain and wonder if any other saw it too. Snow Worms! Out on my patio slates I had a bunch of smaller night crawler worms all over and coming right up through the snow to crawl toward and onto my patio. I scooped up a bunch of them and have them in worm bedding hoping to use them while fishing this winter.
I don't know much about this or these worms so any thoughts will be welcome. They seem to be doing fine in my bedding box so far.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 13, 2019, 04:34 PM
So were is first ice going to be i fished sullivan county last year Dec 15th
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Dec 13, 2019, 10:54 PM
few guys where on ice Sunday Monday but this damn rain!!!!! wayne county pa area is where ill be!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 15, 2019, 01:07 PM

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Matt_Perch on Dec 16, 2019, 05:02 AM
This weekend guys??  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 16, 2019, 05:28 AM
Has anyone check superior or SB yet
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 16, 2019, 05:35 AM
This weekend guys??  ;D

Quite possible ...not getting above freezing from dusk yesterday til Sunday in lower Sullivan Co ..those first ice spots and possibly other shallow waters should lock up some.

Has anyone check superior or SB yet

My spot(shallow areas) which was frozen over opened up with the high temps and the mighty winds recently..so I suspect that those deeper bodies of water not quite yet.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 17, 2019, 06:05 PM
Hitting first ice this weekend best of luck and be dafe anyone hitting the ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Matt_Perch on Dec 17, 2019, 09:10 PM
Hitting first ice this weekend best of luck and be dafe anyone hitting the ice

Ill be up there with NYBasser hopefully sunday cant wait man
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 17, 2019, 10:43 PM
  Went to the fish307 ice event on Saturday morning. Picked up a few things and then me and my buddy were in search of ice. He knew of a small shallower lake that freezes early. It was raining and 40 degrees out, so I was not  expecting to fish.  To my surprise this lake had 5” of ice and there were ATV and snowmobiles out.  So we gave it a go for a few hours. Couple dinks perch but did manage a small Pike.  Will be venturing out to some smaller lake in Sullivan on Sunday morning. Temps looking good for ice, Tight lines!
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 19, 2019, 07:29 AM
Is the law still 7 item either all til ups or rods of your choice or did it change again i e been told and asked alot by fellow fishermani only see in the dec booklet 7 items 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 19, 2019, 07:39 AM
Is the law still 7 item either all til ups or rods of your choice or did it change again i e been told and asked alot by fellow fishermani only see in the dec booklet 7 items

Go to the source

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7917.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 19, 2019, 07:46 AM
Just a heads up ..overnight low was 7 deg F ...But with lots of wind..today is going to be bright and sunny highs in teens and not quite as cold for the overnight ..in the teens.. also winds will die down throughout today and into tonight.

We had a couple of squalls..late yesterday..but I expect most of that has blown away.. ..that ice is sure to be glare ice for the weekend ..so CLEATS are part of your safety gear..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 19, 2019, 09:01 AM
Go to the source

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7917.html

Yup! Still 7 lines total while ice fishing. I keep wondering when the DEC will define the meaning of "Shanty". IMO a shanty is a structure designed to be left out on the ice during the ice season and they do have regulations on these huts. Those like me who have Portable sled mounted pop ups or tent style enclosures are not considered as Shanties per the DEC. That said I don't believe you have to have your name on any portable pop ups. For those with new pop ups or tent style enclosures I highly recommend you follow the lead of those before you. Anchor your sled, shanty, pop up or tent so you need not go chasing it across the ice when a stiff wind sends it skating. Every season I have seen more than a few of these shelters wiz by at around 20 MPH with the owner in hot pursuit.
Have a great season, happy holidays and and stay safe.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 19, 2019, 11:41 AM
Is the law still 7 item either all til ups or rods of your choice or did it change again i e been told and asked alot by fellow fishermani only see in the dec booklet 7 items

That is the state law 7 lines in any combination. If you are fishing border waters they tend to have different regulations so make sure you check any special regulations for the particular body of water you are fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tightliness on Dec 19, 2019, 02:37 PM
About 2-2.5 inches of ice on a ulster county lake today. Hoping to get out on it Sunday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Dec 19, 2019, 05:00 PM
Has anyone been able to check Superior in the last day or two?
I’m looking to get out there Saturday or Sunday. I’d hate to drive an hour for nothing.
Any report would be appreciated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 19, 2019, 05:04 PM
Has anyone been able to check Superior in the last day or two?
I’m looking to get out there Saturday or Sunday. I’d hate to drive an hour for nothing.
Any report would be appreciated.

High winds all last night opened up some areas of my local lake that were previously frozen ...tonight temps in the teens and winds diminish .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 19, 2019, 05:26 PM
I think you guys are pushing it for the big lakes in Sullivan County. I was by Swinging Bridge and Rio today and both are wide open with barely any ice. You probably can find ice on smaller bodies but even that could be sketchy with the warm temps and winds we had last week. Wish I had gone up by White Lake but once I saw SB I just turned around and drove south past RIO. 16 here now just 3 miles from the RIO but it will take a week of sub 20s to lock any of these lakes up enough for those who are OK with just 4 inches. Very rare that I ever get out before the new year except on the small, shallow water ponds.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 19, 2019, 06:19 PM
     By me it seems a lot of the waters with little flow didn't break up last thaw. Those places probably would be the places I would look.
     It seems Superior is a quick freeze. You don't need a spud to check it. If there is ice you could borrow one from one of the fifteen people who are already there ;D Who has Bait?
   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 20, 2019, 08:02 AM
Anyone check superior or morning side planning on taking a ride tomorrow morning
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 20, 2019, 05:20 PM
My locsl ponds had 5-6 inches . Be carefull out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Dec 21, 2019, 07:19 PM
What county has 6 inches of ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Dec 21, 2019, 08:31 PM
Did anybody check out Superior today? Just wondering if there’s any safe ice in Sullivan County.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 22, 2019, 05:10 PM
Some guys out on Superior today. Be very careful and spud if you plan on going out tomorrow. Open water in the middle and very uneven ice thickness around the lake
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 22, 2019, 05:22 PM
Saw guys fishing by Wal mart in Monticello. Of course White lake could no way be safe but it is iced  in on 17b side.
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 22, 2019, 07:02 PM
Had a great day on some smaller lakes in Sullivan county.  As stated white was locked up when we went by, but looked thin. Toronto was the same locked up but looks thin. We fished in 4-5” on some smaller lakes. This warm up is not helping us at all. Got my biggest largemouth through ice today.  Tight lines out there!
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Axel2610 on Dec 22, 2019, 08:54 PM
I wonder if morningside has safe ice?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Dec 23, 2019, 04:45 AM
Sheldrake is covered but didn’t look inviting
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 23, 2019, 08:59 PM
Happy Chanukah and Merry Christmas greeting to my fellow SENY Ice Shanty members.

Slabs247 congratulations on finding good ice in Sullivan county and catching a pb large mouth along with some crappies and yellow perch.

May these few day of highs in the forties not ruin what ice we have on lakes /ponds in our region.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Dec 25, 2019, 07:32 AM
Happy Holidays to all SENY ice fishing friends. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we’ll all be out on the hard water soon!
Tight lines to all!
Dave327
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 25, 2019, 01:33 PM
Happy holidays all weathers not looking to be on our side next few days hopefully we have some ice soon
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 25, 2019, 02:31 PM
Just drove by Morningside and saw guys out fishing. No info on ice thickness or success but guys/gals were there.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 25, 2019, 08:06 PM
Happy holidays to all fellow fisherman.  Thanks Mr. Clean. These temps are concerning for local ice. I will most likely venture  out Saturday into those same bodies of water I fished last weekend.  I’m worried about the shores thou. Be safe out there. Tight lines.   


Also does anyone from this group ever venture up to Oneida. I have never been and it was always on my mind. Is it Worth it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 26, 2019, 10:24 AM
Also does anyone from this group ever venture up to Oneida. I have never been and it was always on my mind. Is it Worth it?

Been up there a few times and yes its worth it.... if you get on the fish you can limit out in minutes then just fish perch the rest of the day
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 26, 2019, 11:30 AM
Where do you park and put in at Oneida? Name of town or boat launch to park at?
When you say get on the fish and limit out I am assuming you mean Lakers, correct?

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: joechicago on Dec 26, 2019, 03:29 PM
Happy New Years to all the SENT Gang here on the Ice Shanty.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 26, 2019, 03:42 PM
Where do you park and put in at Oneida? Name of town or boat launch to park at?
When you say get on the fish and limit out I am assuming you mean Lakers, correct?

Gam

Think they are referring to walleyes..there are several state launches/access north and south and west side ..Sylvan beach on the east and Apps tackle on the north side as well ..several private mariners are scattered all over I believe  ...The Onieda diehards thread is jammed packed with information ..good read from beginning to end ..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 26, 2019, 07:27 PM
Diehard thanks for the info. Hopefully I can make it up this year and mark it off the list.  Happy new year all.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 26, 2019, 07:51 PM
Where do you park and put in at Oneida? Name of town or boat launch to park at?
When you say get on the fish and limit out I am assuming you mean Lakers, correct?

Gam

http://www.oneidalake.com/fishing.php

https://www.syracuse.com/outdoors/2012/06/shoreline_hot_spots.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 27, 2019, 11:39 AM
Think they are referring to walleyes..there are several state launches/access north and south and west side ..Sylvan beach on the east and Apps tackle on the north side as well ..several private mariners are scattered all over I believe  ...The Onieda diehards thread is jammed packed with information ..good read from beginning to end ..
Reading through the pages of Schroon lake right now as I am headed there late Jan. Ice shanty is awesome for finding out info on a lake you want to try out. You even can get a feel for historically what is happing with a particular body of water.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TK464PAPD on Dec 27, 2019, 04:01 PM
Any ice on NYC reservoirs. Thinking about giving it a shot over the weekend. Thanks ahead of time
TK
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fishinut on Dec 27, 2019, 05:11 PM
None of the NYC reservoirs are safe yet, some have or had areas with a very layer of thin skim ice but a lot of it has deteriorated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 28, 2019, 05:51 AM
Safe ice on morningside still or not that is the question any i put would be great thinking of heading up tomorrow but not wanting to make the drive if no safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jrock13 on Dec 29, 2019, 11:18 AM
I fished morningside yesterday. There was 5 inches of ice and probably about 15 guys out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 30, 2019, 03:01 PM
Sunday night here in Sullivan county we had heavy rain and above 30 degree temps all day Monday with more rain. All the snow that was in my yard is now gone so I would be very careful if heading to morningside this week. Safe ice is an opinion not shared by all in years such as this. Pray for a very cold snap that could freeze the water on the top of whatever ice there is and things will change quickly. I don't expect to see the big lakes set up for a while yet but Superior might be the first to get there. You could not get me on White or SB yet but I am sure there are brave souls pushing the envelope and measuring with a different tape than the one I use. Looking on the Oneida Die Hard thread and none of those lakes are even close yet. I can see the weather reports right out to next Monday and I don't yet see what we need in any of it. Like I said earlier in this thread, usually by around January 15th we can get out on some places but there have been many years they cancelled the February contests and this could be one of them unless the cold arrives PDQ.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 30, 2019, 03:21 PM
Rain and 35 pretty much all day here


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Dec 31, 2019, 08:38 AM
Still a few lakes in area with 4-5” of clear black and onieda is opened back up already from wind I second the notion that this might not unfold to be a great ice year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rt dak on Dec 31, 2019, 12:36 PM
The extended forecast around here looks terrible. I have bad feeling I won't get out at all this season. Maybe once or twice very late. Time to start jigging off the side of the boat I guess.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Dec 31, 2019, 12:41 PM
The extended forecast around here looks terrible. I have bad feeling I won't get out at all this season. Maybe once or twice very late. Time to start jigging off the side of the boat I guess.

terrible feeling in my gut
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 31, 2019, 12:45 PM
Don't give up so soon. I have been doing this for well over 50 years and have seen many winters get off to a slow start but not many where we didn't get safe ice at all. The big lakes further north are more prone to never setting up all winter if the open water remains and the winds keep it open. We just need a solid week of temps that stay below 20 and things will change quick.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Iceattic on Dec 31, 2019, 01:19 PM
It don't look good. Maybe drink pepto,  instead of beer tonight! Lol ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 31, 2019, 01:56 PM
Last year got off to a rough start..this year seems similar ..always be safe and hit it hard when it begins again . Snow is the great enemy ..this year its predicted to be stormy ..not sure that means more snow overall or a lot of little storms .

https://www.wunderground.com/history/monthly/KMSV/date/2019-1
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 02, 2020, 11:48 AM
Last year got off to a rough start..this year seems similar ..always be safe and hit it hard when it begins again . Snow is the great enemy ..this year its predicted to be stormy ..not sure that means more snow overall or a lot of little storms .

https://www.wunderground.com/history/monthly/KMSV/date/2019-1

Very interesting HD. Last January the average temps stayed down below the low 20s starting right around 1/10/2019. These temps for a solid week IMO are what we need to lock up the local bigger bodies of water. Low wind velocities would greatly assist until all the lakes have at least a top shim coat of ice. Once coated the winds would help with building thicker ice but not before. Heavy snow would be hurtful but rains coating the ice are fine as long as the temps stay low immediately after any rains. At one point last year we had thin ice but no open water and we got a few inches of snow on top. Then we got a day of warm rain immediately followed by low teens and single digit temps and finally had safe but glare ice. I fished White lake right then and it was ice skating paradise for a few days but only about 6-8 inches of the good black ice we needed. Toward the end of January and early February we had some sub zero days and great ice for the remainder of the season and I was ice fishing on the April 1st trout opening.
So far this year it seems to be following a similar pattern and as I said earlier in this thread I suspect we will have safe ice on most bodies toward mid January. Small ponds such as shallow farm ponds and Morningside already have guys fishing but I would not feel real safe on any of the larger lakes just yet. I do know some here are fine with just a few inches but that is sketchy because some spots could be thinner and it goes from safe to unsafe in just a few feet. Last year some jackwagon tried getting on White from the public launch, not sure if just a machine or a vehicle but he went through for sure. Toronto was a complete disaster at the dam side launch as was SB because of the rise and fall of water levels by the power company. I did not trust the Moscoe road launch on Toronto because of the stream currents coming in until later in the season. I actually think this is a pretty normal winter so far. It is great to have early safe ice around Christmas but that only really happens every few years around here. I grew up fishing Masten Lake back in the early 1960s and some Christmas breaks from school we could fish but most not. I will admit there has been some climatic changes over all these years. It has been a long time since I saw 24 inches of ice around here but as a kid in the 60s and cutting holes with a spud we had that thick ice a few years.
Right now, Jan. 2, 2020 at my house in Forestburgh the temp says 45 and I am heading out to check a few of my usual spots but don't expect to find what I would like to see.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 02, 2020, 07:21 PM
Good luck & stay on Top. Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 03, 2020, 04:42 AM
Guys were fishing that little pond across from Wal Mart in Monticello yesterday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 03, 2020, 05:28 AM
Guys were fishing that little pond across from Wal Mart in Monticello yesterday.

If the pond you are talking about is Kiamesha Lake, they just pulled a body out of there earlier this week.

So, I drove around to Toronto and White Lake yesterday and both are locked up with no open water I could see out in the middles. I did not drill test at either body. SB still does have some open water in a few spots close to shore but looks locked out in the middle. 6:25 here in Forestburgh on Friday morning with 37 degrees and raining.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 03, 2020, 08:32 AM
If the pond you are talking about is Kiamesha Lake, they just pulled a body out of there earlier this week.

So, I drove around to Toronto and White Lake yesterday and both are locked up with no open water I could see out in the middles. I did not drill test at either body. SB still does have some open water in a few spots close to shore but looks locked out in the middle. 6:25 here in Forestburgh on Friday morning with 37 degrees and raining.

Gam
This pond is right at the intersection/entrance to wal mart  and anawanda. It's a puddle. I cruised by the boat ramp on White lake about 1:15 pm. Was that you in the grey truck?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 03, 2020, 08:53 AM
This pond is right at the intersection/entrance to wal mart  and anawanda. It's a puddle. I cruised by the boat ramp on White lake about 1:15 pm. Was that you in the grey truck?

NOPE, Dark blue 4Runner. Did you step out to check ice thickness?
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Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 03, 2020, 09:20 AM
Ballsy to go on those big lakes check smaller deeper bodies of water in area you’ll find ice becareful along shorelines  after these two days this is our season boys make the best out of it and be safe
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 03, 2020, 02:05 PM
Whats the word in Sullivan county morningside or superior being fished?
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Post by: NYBasser on Jan 03, 2020, 04:01 PM
Superior shorelines at the boat ramp were fine when I fished yesterday morning. Main lake was locked up, no idea on thickness though.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 03, 2020, 07:11 PM
NOPE, Dark blue 4Runner. Did you step out to check ice thickness?
No it was a no brainer to stay off.
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 04, 2020, 12:52 PM
Any one fish today superior or morning side im debating on taking the ride to look for ice tomorrow any input would be very helpful thanks
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 04, 2020, 01:09 PM
Lot of fog atop the ice since yestetday afternoon..thinking it would be sketchy at best
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 05, 2020, 01:31 PM
Looks like it's going to freeze just in time to thaw out next weekend !???
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 05, 2020, 01:33 PM
I just drove past Highland lake heading to Eldred and lots of open water still.

Gam
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Post by: Slabs247 on Jan 05, 2020, 07:22 PM
Gam,
That’s ironic I was in that area same time today. Also saw the open water myself in highland . Me and my buddy did a big loop in Sullivan checking multiple lakes today. Shores were bad on all but one, Susperior!  Surprisingly there were people out on superior today We didn’t venture out with the howling winds. This weeks low temps are good but this upcoming weekend  is depressing looking for temps.
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 05, 2020, 07:25 PM
Ice on superior was 5” edges were open in places didnt venture far from boat launch and the bite was tough
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 05, 2020, 08:06 PM
I did the ride around and feel by wed. a lot of places will lock up enough if your careful. The shore ice is sketchy in a lot of places but it's there. The weekend forecast stinks. Looking like a dangerous month.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 09, 2020, 05:10 PM
I took the spud to white lake today and found an easy 4 inches of solid ice. I didn't go out to hole but someone was fishing there. A guy who x country ski's said they were there yesterday. I fished  tonight on a smaller body of water out by me. Had a good 4-5 inches of ice. No fish but Nice to be out.
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 11, 2020, 01:05 PM
Fished Superior this morning. About 5” of ice with lots of water on top. Drilled 8” holes and they were probably 9” when I left around noon. I think we are done with safe ice for at least a couple of weeks. May have some safe ice by the end of the month.
Stay safe out there, no fish worth dying for!
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 12, 2020, 06:14 AM
Fished Superior this morning. About 5” of ice with lots of water on top. Drilled 8” holes and they were probably 9” when I left around noon. I think we are done with safe ice for at least a couple of weeks. May have some safe ice by the end of the month.
Stay safe out there, no fish worth dying for!
Glad to hear someone got out!
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 12, 2020, 10:41 AM
Dave327 thank you for your ice conditions report on lake Superior. I looked at the projected ten day forecast for my area not good if correct my area of eastern Orange county will not see below freezing temperature for the daily high until next Sunday.

There are two contests scheduled for the weekend of Jan.25-26.  On Sat.Jan.25 TH there is a contest for youth held by the Sullivan County Federation of Sportmen's clubs at Crystal Lake inthe TEn Mile river Boy Scout property.(Western part of the county)  On Sun.Jan.26TH is the Swan Lake Hose Co.#1 contest. Information on both contests can be found in the 2020 Contests,Tournamenta and Derbies thread found at to of New York forum page. The thread is being compiled by moderator Raquettedacker.

Hopefully the weather will be cold enough in Sullivan county that enough ice forms and these contest are held.

Steve
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 12, 2020, 12:06 PM
Wife and I took our typical drive yesterday. Very windy and stupid warm at around 56 and even worse today with 65 in Forestburgh. Driving past SB I saw no fools on the ice and not sure if the ripples I could see were open water or water on top of thin ice. Drove past White Lake and there were a couple guys out in the straights between the lakes but it sure did not look good to me. There were some guys out on Morningside but it was wet on top. We drove up to Waneta in Delaware county and talked to with a couple guys fishing there who said the ice was around 4 inches but they were leaving because it started to feel real weak from the early morning and through the day with top water draining into their holes. They drove past BP on their way in the morning and said there were a couple guys there but it had open water out in the middle and the shorelines were real bad.

I have 2 trips planned for the last week of January and the first week of February but think I better put them on ice, From My freezer! :'( Wish someone had gifted me a nice bottle of scotch for Christmas so I could kick back and cry while I tend to the freaking garden in January. Be very careful now because we could have a very wild temp swing from the 60s right down to well below zero any time now and if you have not lived in these times like this, this is when the underground pipes freeze because there is no frost in the ground that actually protects them. OMG, my lawn is thinking it is time to get green already. Go take a walk in the woods and search for deer sheds if you really need to be outdoors.

Gam
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 12, 2020, 07:54 PM
I fished Lake Huntington Friday with six inches of ice. Went to a ball game at the high school today and there was no shore ice even! Amazing how quick it happens.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 13, 2020, 07:29 AM
Morgan lake in Poughkeepsie is all open
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 13, 2020, 08:06 AM
Lakes took a beating with the warm spell and the wind ..but starting Saturday them temperatures drop down and ice making begins ..the predicted snow will be a PITA but will have lil effect overall ..First ice AGAIN .


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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 14, 2020, 06:16 AM
Sundays wind will probably clean up the  snow on the ice. And then a nice freeze. Thats what I'm hoping for anyway.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 14, 2020, 06:26 AM
Temperatures  drop starting Thursday night ..the snow that will fall wont be a big deal as most will melt atop the open water and the warm ground will soak up some ..need some snow for dragging sleds ..the wind seem to die down mid week..so that's good news ..
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 14, 2020, 07:23 AM
I don't think there is going to be open water by Saturday  in the western part of Sullivan and the higher elevations. Thursday and Friday will make a lot of ice. I have seen reports of up to a foot of snow. I did a little coyote hunting this morning and and a lot of places were ice covered. Totally not safe of course. I'd rather have the open water for the snow but doubt that will happen here.
 
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 14, 2020, 07:58 AM
They seem to be backing off the snow totals a bit ..from 11" to 8" in my area.. so that's good news..hoping for better news 5" would be awesome ..that wind seems to be come with the beginning of the cold front on Thursday night too..
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 14, 2020, 05:51 PM
5 inches sounds better. I'm going to try and test some ice Friday afternoon. Don't have any hopes for safe ice, but I am interested to so how it bounces back before the storm.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 16, 2020, 08:01 AM
Well they backed way off on the snow total for lower Sullivan Co..6" at the most..if that ..temps dropping and  stay below freezing for quite a while ..but that wind wont stop till 6 am on Saturday ..


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 16, 2020, 11:11 AM
some safe stuff in Sullivan just have to look for it
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 16, 2020, 12:01 PM
Do any of you guys ever fish Toronto Reservoir? Tried a few times in the past and never caught much but it seems like there should be some decent fishing there. Any tips? Plan to give it another shot this year.
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 16, 2020, 12:46 PM
Do any of you guys ever fish Toronto Reservoir? Tried a few times in the past and never caught much but it seems like there should be some decent fishing there. Any tips? Plan to give it another shot this year.

I like Toronto but don't catch many fish there most time I go. It did have the state record walleye a few years back and I know there are big perch and crappie if you can find them. Years back we caught some nice brown trout there but iv'e not heard of any trout in a long time and they would be out of season in hardwater anyway. I can tell you for sure it is loaded with big schools of saw bellies and lots of SM bass. The one real problem with Toronto in the winter is the constant change of water level due to hydro power generating. one day it could be up and a few days later 6-8 feet down with the shore ice highly slanted and broken up making it very difficult getting on and off.

Gam
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Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 16, 2020, 03:42 PM
Ah, sawbellies, that explains a lot. Seems every place I ice fish that has good sawbellies, the fish are so well feed that they seem indifferent to everything else. Thanks for the info.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 17, 2020, 06:07 AM
some safe stuff in Sullivan just have to look for it
I have a pond 300 yards from the house. usually the last to freeze. It's frozen and 3 inches. A  1/4 mile away a pond that usually freezes first  is wide open no ice. I wouldn't doubt if  where on white lake before a lot of other lakes. Crazy year. Sun, wind and current are a bigger deal this year than most.  Good to see snowfall amounts come down.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 17, 2020, 06:11 AM
Pretty sure the Chain pickerel state record is held by Toronto still. I don't think they ever held it for eyes.
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 17, 2020, 08:36 AM
Pretty sure the Chain pickerel state record is held by Toronto still. I don't think they ever held it for eyes.

Right you are beechwood about the pickerel however it is too bad they don't keep older records on file or at least I can't find them. Toronto did hold first place for walleyes and not all that long ago. It seems to me that once a larger fish is caught elsewhere the previous record fish gets expunged. Attached a screenshot of the current Toronto page and the first sentence says a lot. The record pickerel remains in first place but was caught way back in 1965 and maybe before you were born. Back in that time and growing up in Wurtsboro I can tell you for certain the Basherkill swamp was producing some monster pickerel and LM Bass as well. The Mongaup river and the associated reservoirs, Swinging Bridge, Mongaup Falls and the Rio were also producing famed monster trout but these days we don't hear much about large trout in either of those bodies.


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Gam
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 17, 2020, 09:11 AM
It's a shame they don't restock Swinging bridge. The Walleye fishery there was great. They spawned in the mongaup as well. I think the only place with conditions they were stocked where they could reproduce in the county.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 17, 2020, 09:20 AM
It's a shame they don't restock Swinging bridge. The Walleye fishery there was great. They spawned in the mongaup as well. I think the only place with conditions they were stocked where they could reproduce in the county.

Agreed ..I hope they started to spawn with good numbers thus halting the stocking of it by the DEC ..there was a small two line blurb in F&S sometime back about how it was a good walleye fishery. BTW think these winds have died down for now ..let the ice making begin.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 17, 2020, 09:30 AM
 From some of the stories I've heard through the years following the re fill of S.B. a hand full of guys decimated them in the water that was left during the drain. Total shame. 
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 17, 2020, 09:53 AM
From some of the stories I've heard through the years following the re fill of S.B. a hand full of guys decimated them in the water that was left during the drain. Total shame.

If the DEC had been on their game they would have locked the gate going up to the SB Dam. I did hear it was a total free for all when the only deep water left was at the dam. I did go take a few walks at that time but up around the marina and where the crashed plane sits. We also tried to get either the DEC or the power company owner to repair the cement launch at the public launch site but they wanted no part in that. It would have been so easy and cost effective while the water was gone but our pleas fell on deaf ears. Lots of the waterfront homeowners did take advantage and built some very nice docks.

Gam
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Post by: Slabs247 on Jan 17, 2020, 08:23 PM
Yeah the ramp at the Bridge is horrible, and they really should repair it . Been fishing it regularly the past few years both open and hard water.  This summer the water seemed to be really low. I catch really nice crappie and smallies but only a handful of smaller walleye. I wish as well the DEC would stock it with more walleye. Anyone take a ride recently? How’s the ice looking?
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 18, 2020, 06:11 AM
Hey slabs, What size range small walleye are you catching. I wonder if they are coming back. I am going to look around today, as well I am sure other people itching to fish will be out. Stay tuned ;D
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2020, 07:44 AM
Hello everyone I know the colder weather has increased the "Ice Fishing Fever" in many of us please be cautious if scouting or fishing this weekend. The coming snow will hide any ice that has formed or that was left after last weekend's Spring like temperatures making it harder to see problem spots.

Also thank you for the info. on Walleye did not know they were in so many Sullivan County lakes.

Have a good weekend may no one see any problems from the Coming storm.
 Steve
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 18, 2020, 08:41 AM
Hello everyone I know the colder weather has increased the "Ice Fishing Fever" in many of us please be cautious if scouting or fishing this weekend. The coming snow will hide any ice that has formed or that was left after last weekend's Spring like temperatures making it harder to see problem spots.

Also thank you for the info. on Walleye did not know they were in so many Sullivan County lakes.

Have a good weekend may no one see any problems from the Coming storm.
 Steve

Yes Steve, All the lakes should, could and do have walleyes in them. If you follow the river and stream flows from up by the Neversink Reservoir they all run south and a few form the Mongaup river. Follow the Mongaup into Swinging Bridge, out to Mongaup Falls and again out to the Rio. In between those hydro electric dammed bodies you also get the creeks from White lake, Superior, Toronto Black lake, Cliff lake, Lebanon lake and a smaller Black lake that all flow either in to or just below the Swinging bridge dam. Walley can come up from the Delaware as far as the Rio dam but Walleys in any of the lakes and reservoirs above the Rio can certainly make their way down from the above bodies of water as they are all connected by either streams or large pipes such as the one from Cliff lake into SB. I am not so sure that Walleys require a river bed to spawn in like trout do. I think it has more to do with the forage base food supply in any of these lakes and reservoirs. Saw bellies are abundant in most and my extensive times spent fishing SB, Rio, Toronto and Cliff lake I can tell you there is plenty of food and bait fish to feed a solid Walleye population in all of them. Just a couple years back there was a major die off of sawbellies in the Rio and the entire shoreline was loaded with dead bellies. Don't know if the above lakes had the same die off or not. This year while fishing in the Rio I saw hundreds of large schools of sawbellies boiling the surface every time I fished. The trout I caught were loaded with them. Sadly I must admit I never have been very successful at catching the Walleyes in any of these lakes. I don't go for any of the panfish species and I am not a Bass or Pickerel fisherman. Trout is what I target but over the past couple decades the trout fishing has gone down and it seems as though the Walleye should be my new target. Most ice fisherman are not happy unless they are catching lots of fish. I am unhappy if I am catching lots of fish I am not after. I would rather get skunked than to be screwing around with perch, pickerel and other fish I am not after. White Lake some years back was starting to be a good lake trout fishery but I think that has about dried up. Any species that is unable to naturally reproduce in a particular body is a waste of time introducing them. The Walleyes seem to be a pretty good fit for most of our larger lakes. I have a real hatred for Pickerel because every time I catch a big one I find it full of bait fish and usually the fry of the Walleyes along with sawbellies, baby troutlings and other small bait fish. Sometimes even smaller Pickerel. Pickerel are the freshwater barracuda and voracious feeders. My buddy across the street has a few nice ponds stocked with big brown trout and he finds a lot of his trout dead in the water with holes in their heads and bodies from the blue herons. The eagles grab a few as well.

Gam
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2020, 09:01 AM
Gamalot thank you for the reply and information I only knew of Walleyes being stocked and maybe some natural reproduction in Morningside,White Lake and Swinging Bridge. I have seen photos of walleye caught from Lake Huntington would have to check DEC stocking records for that lake I'm thinking some "Bucket Biologist" may have place walleye in Huntington since it is not not far from the Delaware river. I also did not know there are two bodies of water named Black Lake in Sullivan County only knew of the one by Toronto and Lake Superior.

I had seen from your reports over my time here on Ice Shanty that you mainly target trout.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 18, 2020, 10:48 AM
Any ice reports before the storm come with the snow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 18, 2020, 10:52 AM
I have an older NY State topical map Gazetteer I am quoting lake names from. Those with unlimited internet could probably go on google earth and bring this area up. Often the names of various lakes are different from what is on my 1995 Atlas Topo maps. The second Black Lake is just to the west of Cliff Lake. Back when I was a kid I had relatives working for O&R and a lot of these lakes were still private for O&R employees only. Toronto, Cliff, Hull Pond, and the main portion of the RIO were all closed to public access. O&R did in fact stock a bunch of these with Walleyes back in the late 50s and 60s. Now the DEC claims some wild stocking numbers of fingerling eyes in White, SB and the Rio. Bucket biologists tried stocking Wanasink and Lake Louise Marie with eyes around that time as well. Lock Sheldrake also has eyes but I am not sure about Morningside. I have to see them to believe so I know for sure Toronto, Cliff lake, White lake, SB, Lock Sheldrake and Rio have them. Unsure about Louise Marie and Wanasink today. Trout in ice season can only be taken from White Lake and Huntington as far as I know. Farther NW in both Delaware and Ulster counties there is Big and Little pond and a couple other trout waters but they become a complete zoo and get highly over fished once the ice gets good. Yankee and Masten Lake are both private like Wanasink and Louise Marie. I grew up on Masten but the family sold the property back in the mid 70s. Good LM Bass and Pickerel there and my buddies lived on Louise Marie and we caught monster Bass and Pickerel all the time but again in the early 70s. The Basherkill used to have a wide open channel and was fabulous fishing until they banned gas motors that kept the channel pretty much weed free. From the Haven bridge up was my favorite haunt.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 18, 2020, 11:13 AM
Any ice reports before the storm come with the snow
Superior had open water and guys fishing. White lake had 4-5 inches as I walked out. But it had a few holes of open water on boat ramp side. Shore ice super sketchy on Lake Huntington. Lake Huntington will be very unsafe as shore ice is anywhere from 8-20 feet out from shore.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 18, 2020, 07:14 PM
Anyone have any ice conditions near bethel area? White? Superior? Want to drive up from nj tomorrow but just want to be sure theres ice at least somewhere to fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2020, 09:29 PM
Gamalot for a number of years part of the profits from annual Hurleyville fire dept.-Town of Fallsburg Division for Youth ice fishing contest were used to purchase walleye for stocking in Morningside Lake .I have no idea if this is still being done and if the walleyes took to the lake.

Skylands27 If I'm reading Beachwoods 16's post correctly people were getting on Superior before the storm but some areas of the lake were open water. White Lake had 4-5 inches of ice and some holes on the boat launch side of the lake. Depending on how much snow the Bethel area receives it will be harder to see any open holes and other problem areas. If you make the trip be cautious and don't forget the ice picks,spud and throw rope.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 18, 2020, 09:47 PM
Gamalot for a number of years part of the profits from annual Hurleyville fire dept.-Town of Fallsburg Division for Youth ice fishing contest were used to purchase walleye for stocking in Morningside Lake .I have no idea if this is still being done and if the walleyes took to the lake.

Skylands27 If I'm reading Beachwoods 16's post correctly people were getting on Superior before the storm but some areas of the lake were open water. White Lake had 4-5 inches of ice and some holes on the boat launch side of the lake. Depending on how much snow the Bethel area receives it will be harder to see any open holes and other problem areas. If you make the trip be cautious and don't forget the ice picks,spud and throw rope.

 Steve
Yeah thats what I thought Tom superior is usually thin by the launch anyway at least from my experience, I just wanted to see if anyone had anymore updates. I'll probably lake hop around tomorrow wherever I find safe ice and go from there. Weather is looking tremendous throughout the early part of this week though for ice to form more
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 18, 2020, 09:58 PM
Skylands27 sorry I don't have any info. on ice conditions in Sullivan County. I live by the City of Newburgh in Orange County little ove one hour's drive for me to get to White Lake or Superior.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 19, 2020, 03:39 AM
There Is no ice off the launch except for a little guys were walking on toward the beach area where it narrows at Superior . Right out front of ramp........ open water! The "trail spot" had one car and two guys fishing. lots of open water! With the snow Lake Huntington is bad news if you didn't see it before it snowed (there where fingers of thin ice jutting out into the good ice). Everywhere I went I saw good ice and very then ice. White lake had mostly good ice but then had holes. If you fish you have to do a lot of spudding!!!! I'm not an alarmist but it is  not very safe with this snow.  Small ponds I looked at had from one inch to 4 inches. They were the safest as they seemed all good with little problem at shore or no good at all. no real in between from what I saw.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 19, 2020, 03:49 AM

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 19, 2020, 08:24 AM
Managed to get out on superior. The shoreline is awful for about 20 ft. Had to walk all the way through the march at the top of the lake to get to the ice but once out here it's a solid 5+ inches of nice ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 19, 2020, 11:33 AM
That Hill Street theme song is stuck like glue.....Thanks Hardwater!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 19, 2020, 12:03 PM
Beachwoods16,Skylands27 thank you for the reports.
Skylands27 glad you found a way to access the ice at Lake superior so it was not a wasted drive from wherever you live in northern NJ.

I recommend  using the parking lot at Lake Superior and not parking on the side of Dr.Duggan road and using trail to get on the lake. I remember someone posting last year they got a ticket for illegal parking.
Have a good holiday weekend good fishing if heading out today or tomorrow.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 19, 2020, 04:20 PM
Got out in on a lake in Glen Spey yesterday. 4" bunch of pickerel a few bass a couple perch around 12;" and a couple crappies around 12"... all fish went back didn't feel like cleaning any
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 19, 2020, 11:00 PM
Beachwoods16,Skylands27 thank you for the reports.
Skylands27 glad you found a way to access the ice at Lake superior so it was not a wasted drive from wherever you live in northern NJ.

I recommend  using the parking lot at Lake Superior and not parking on the side of Dr.Duggan road and using trail to get on the lake. I remember someone posting last year they got a ticket for illegal parking.
Have a good holiday weekend good fishing if heading out today or tomorrow.
 Steve
Every time ove fished there I park at the beach and walk from there.... except today. If any of you guys decide to try superior, be cautious. Like was said earlier by the launch was all open water. We walked down the trail to the lake and at the edge, it was only an inch of ice, we couldnt even get on there. Someone before us had footprints in the snow and sled tracks on the ice leading from there and had broken through the ice a couple feet out (only a foot maybe of water but still). I guess they  managed to get their sled out there then crawl out of something but it was too broken up for us to even get on. We walked all the way back towards the road and then cut through the woods to where the marshy grass area is to the right of the path, and there the ice was thicker right up to the bank and was completely safe. Out in the middle of the northern end of the lake was an easy 5 inches all over, but as you wandered back down toward the boat launch it slowly crept back up down to 4, 3 inchesish so we didnt fish there much. If any of you on here decide to go tomorrow or in the very near future, go out by the marsh then walk out, you'll be safe, the trail I'm not so sure. Bite wasnt tremendous, some perch but incredibly finicky bite and 2 pickeral on shiners otherwise a rough day. I was just glad to get on some safe ice. When white freezes better I'll probably be back up there to try there but that did not look good today. Much of the lake was frozen but there were large areas of open water scattered all over, definitely didnt want to risk that. Stay safe guys! Thanks for all your help with ice reports, I hope this helps any of you going out this week!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 20, 2020, 07:40 AM
I took a ride on Saturday morning, White Pond and Sodom (by the causeway) were open water with a little ice in the middle; not very encouraging. These 2 bodies of water seem to lock up first, maybe this Saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coach Catchermen on Jan 20, 2020, 03:08 PM
Just back from Morningside Lake. Solid 5 to 6 inches of ice thru out the lake no visible open water thou it’s a shallow lake. About 12 guys on the ice don’t think anyone had much luck including myself. Had a couple of tip ups with live shiners and was jigging wax worms in 5 to 8 feet of water. I was marking fish but no bites!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Northeasternfisher on Jan 22, 2020, 04:34 PM
Got out on a Westchester pond this weekend 1.5-2 inches of ice got a couple bluegill before I was forced to go. Only got out for a few days on the NYC reservoirs this year but caught a bunch of fish. As long as you are ok with 2.5 inches of ice, some of the ponds around here have that you just have to find them. Any reservoir reports I have not checked as I doubt there will be any ice. Thanks. :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tightliness on Jan 23, 2020, 07:55 AM
Hi hope everyone’s ice season is finally starting to kick off... I have a generally question which might be kinda dumb but I figured I’d ask... if a local lake has 3” of ice and the high today is 42 with a low of 22 will that ice be affected at all by tomorrow? Plan on trying to get out tomorrow and feel good about the 3” but If we lose some of that might not feel as good about it...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2020, 08:20 AM
Hi hope everyone’s ice season is finally starting to kick off... I have a generally question which might be kinda dumb but I figured I’d ask... if a local lake has 3” of ice and the high today is 42 with a low of 22 will that ice be affected at all by tomorrow? Plan on trying to get out tomorrow and feel good about the 3” but If we lose some of that might not feel as good about it...

The answer to your question has more to do with the water temperature under the ice than the ambient temps above. If there are springs or stream/creek currents under the ice these could make things very sketchy. Any open water areas in the lake or pond will also affect the ice building and especially if there is wind and waves. This is a very dangerous time for us here in Sullivan county with some lakes and ponds locked up and others still wide open. 5 inches in one area could quickly turn to 1 or 2 inches just a few feet away. What is happening below the ice is as or more important than what is going on above it.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Northeasternfisher on Jan 23, 2020, 08:28 AM
Hi hope everyone’s ice season is finally starting to kick off... I have a generally question which might be kinda dumb but I figured I’d ask... if a local lake has 3” of ice and the high today is 42 with a low of 22 will that ice be affected at all by tomorrow? Plan on trying to get out tomorrow and feel good about the 3” but If we lose some of that might not feel as good about it...
The ice is not going to be that affected because there is not a lot of time above freezing most of the water on top will refreeze overnight. If you have any snow on top you wont be affected at all. I would use your judgement when you get out there and use a spud bar as you never know if there is a spring or the day before there might have been a bunch of ducks. My biggest problem with fishing these temps is when the ice melts on top you might get soaked from kneeling on the ice.  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 23, 2020, 08:59 AM
I use these sites ...but not a replacement for a spud bar .

http://lakeice.squarespace.com/ice-growth/

https://www.outdoorcanada.ca/how-fast-does-your-lake-make-ice/

Take the average temperature in a 24 hour period, subtract the average temperature  from the freezing point of water (32 F) and we get freezing degree days.
rate of about one inch of ice / 15 freezing degree days (FDDS) in the most ideal conditions 
10 =3/4 inch
7=1/2 inch
3=1/4 inch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Tightliness on Jan 23, 2020, 10:20 AM
Thank you everyone for the great info
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Matt_Perch on Jan 23, 2020, 12:13 PM
I use a 42 inch DeWalt Demolition bar as a spud bar. Works great but it's super sharp so it will go straight thru 4 inches if you hit it hard enough. I learned how to hit it the right way to judge thickness
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 23, 2020, 04:01 PM
Superior how much ice? Looking for a good bubble for my engel bait cooler any recommendations?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2020, 05:03 PM
Superior how much ice? Looking for a good bubble for my engel bait cooler any recommendations?

I drove past Superior today and saw a few guys out but a long way past the steep launch area that I was by and the ice looked black but very thin out from the launch. Other spots looked better and did have guys fishing. Same with White Lake off the launch and saw 2 guys fishing to the left from the launch but some open water straight out where the orange buoys are.  Anyone know what those are there for?

Regarding the bubbler. Do you need a portable battery type or a plug in home type or one that does both? I bought a Frabil Aqua Life 14341 last year that runs on 2 D batteries and also came with an accessory plug for the car lighter socket that reduces power from 12V down to 3V while driving. I then went online and bought a power adaptor that has selectable voltages from 3V up to 12V that plugs in the wall at home. So I have battery on the ice, power in the car and power at home. I think under $25 for the works.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 23, 2020, 05:15 PM
I bought the clam lithium powered aerator.  Ones with two air outlets, two stones, two check valves and plenty of tubing. Battery is  supposed to last 16+ hours on a charge.
I plan on trying it out this weekend. I’ll let you guys know how it works.
Hopefully Superior will be good safe ice by Saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 23, 2020, 05:41 PM
Thanks Dave327 ill look into that one and good luck out there maybe well meet up on the Ice this weekend
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Northeasternfisher on Jan 24, 2020, 07:51 AM
 Do any of you guys have any ice reports on the NYC reservoirs? Hopefully they will freeze up again but I am not too hopeful.  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 24, 2020, 07:57 AM
Hoping this rain holds off tonight
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 24, 2020, 01:11 PM
I'm afraid that mother nature will ruin the ice once again this weekend, not to mention the temps are around 50* right now.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 24, 2020, 01:51 PM
Any new ice fishing gear that has come out this year? Always looking for something different to try
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Matt_Perch on Jan 24, 2020, 02:49 PM
Whats the snow cover like on the sullivan small waters?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 24, 2020, 03:04 PM
Hello fellow SENY ice fishermen just want to pass on an update about one of the Sullivan County ice fishing contests I received notice yesterday that the Swan Lake Hose Co. #1 contest scheduled for this Sunday Jan. 25TH has been rescheduled for Sunday Feb.23RD because of concerns about ice conditions. I was without internet service until earlier today or I would have posted this info. last night.

In my travels around Eastern Orange county this week I've seen some small shallow ponds have iced over once again if you plan to fish this weekend remember the safety equipment.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 24, 2020, 03:08 PM
Im in Dutchess County it feels like spring here I think I will get my canoe out I will probably use it before I fuel up my auger
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 24, 2020, 06:26 PM
Good evening another contest update for all of you. The Sullivan County Federation of Sportsmen's clubs youth ice fishing contest at Crystal Lake in the Ten Mile river Boy Scout reservation scheduled for tomorrow Sat.Jan.25TH has been canceled due to poor ice conditions. They hope to hold the contest on either Sat. Feb 15TH or Sat. Feb.22ND. Here is a link for the Federation's website so everyone can check for info. on this contest.

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 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Jan 25, 2020, 03:00 PM
Hit Superior today for a few hours. Got a pretty wet a**. There was an average of 4-5”  of ice on the side away from the boat launch. I don’t know how well the ice is going to hold up with all the rain. Hopefully it gets cold in Bethel next week to firm everything up again.
Did manage to catch a few pickerel, 5 keeper perch and 10 bluegills.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 25, 2020, 03:57 PM
Thanks for the report dave i to fished superior and got soaked but managed 8 gills 1 perch and 1 pickerel gunna make the trip tomorrow and check out how the ice did against the rains wanting to drill a few holes and hole hop at the very least
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 25, 2020, 04:09 PM
I did notice a few guys on white lake of the boat launch not sure how thick the ice was tho
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 25, 2020, 05:17 PM
I did notice a few guys on white lake of the boat launch not sure how thick the ice was tho
the day it snowed there was a good 4-5 inches. There where holes though, With a spud you could probably feel your way around.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 26, 2020, 01:36 PM
Did a few hours early this morning on superior 18 big perch 5 pickerel over 15” 18 gills between 4 guys bunch if short pickerel and perch also tossed back about 3” of slush on the ice when we left around 1130
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 26, 2020, 01:41 PM
Fishing tomorrow morning, I love Mondays. How thick is the ice there?

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 26, 2020, 03:11 PM
I saw a couple guys out on Lake Carmel in Putnam today. Crazy...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 26, 2020, 05:11 PM
Fishing tomorrow morning, I love Mondays. How thick is the ice there?

Gam
about 5” when we left
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Jan 26, 2020, 07:50 PM
Big girls came out to play today up in northern Sullivan. Ice was 7-8” with about 3” of slop on top. Multiple perch up to 14” and two smaller walleye.
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 26, 2020, 07:52 PM
Hows the shoreline access? Tough walk? Contemplating the drive from nj tomorrow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 26, 2020, 09:40 PM
So im looking to catch my first walleye ever. I see a few guys catching them on here i don't even no were to start ive tried morningside for them no luck any tips in the right direction would be very much appreciated feel free to private message me not looking for any ones spot maybe a lake name and were to enter the lake from thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Miles59 on Jan 27, 2020, 02:10 PM
Fishing tomorrow morning, I love Mondays. How thick is the ice there?

Gam

Hey Gary - did you make it out on Superior today?  What are the conditions like?

Miles
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 27, 2020, 02:16 PM
Looking at the week forecast looks like weather gunna be on our wide finally
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 27, 2020, 04:16 PM
Hey Gary - did you make it out on Superior today?  What are the conditions like?

Miles

Went to the other place where we fished last year but higher up. Ice is still pretty weak IMO but had a nice day with pals. We still need a week or two with bitter cold and no rain or snow before thing get set up the way I like it. Other buddies fish Superior and do pretty good with perch and crappie and a few slime darts that are decent size. If they are not after Trout or Walleye I stay home.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Miles59 on Jan 27, 2020, 05:59 PM
Went to the other place where we fished last year but higher up. Ice is still pretty weak IMO but had a nice day with pals. We still need a week or two with bitter cold and no rain or snow before thing get set up the way I like it. Other buddies fish Superior and do pretty good with perch and crappie and a few slime darts that are decent size. If they are not after Trout or Walleye I stay home.

Gam

Thanks Gary!  The weather improved, but still not getting that bitter cold night after night. Heading to Wolf Lake Saturday for an annual outing there. Hoping the weather agrees with us. Soon I will get back to that place for the trout
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LetItBePike on Jan 28, 2020, 07:22 AM
Hi everyone. I’m new to texting here, mostly reader) also fairly new to ice fishing. Gamalot could you tell me more about Wolf lake, is it open for everyone? Another question about superior lake, is it safe to go there yet? Thanks, can’t wait to get out on the hard water.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 28, 2020, 07:42 AM
Hi everyone. I’m new to texting here, mostly reader) also fairly new to ice fishing. Gamalot could you tell me more about Wolf lake, is it open for everyone? Another question about superior lake, is it safe to go there yet? Thanks, can’t wait to get out on the hard water.

Wolf Lake is totally a private lake and you must have homeowner permission to be on it. I don't fish Superior at all but some guys here are fishing it now and some doing quite well on perch, crappie and slime dart pickerel. Safe is a rather personal term and I am sure there are some relatively safe sections on Superior now but certainly not on the entire lake. I would say if you do go then go where ever you see others already out. We are in the midsts of a strange season here and I think about everywhere so just be careful.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LetItBePike on Jan 28, 2020, 08:24 AM
Thank you for the answer! I’ll try Superior lake on Saturday, as i remember there is access from boat launch.
Last Friday went to 7 lakes park and sterling park to see lakes conditions. All of them had ice but most of it was about inch-inch and a half. Also planned to hit swan lake tournament, but it was cancelled. Hopefully we will have some cold days this year, still.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 28, 2020, 08:47 AM
Thank you for the answer! I’ll try Superior lake on Saturday, as i remember there is access from boat launch.
Last Friday went to 7 lakes park and sterling park to see lakes conditions. All of them had ice but most of it was about inch-inch and a half. Also planned to hit swan lake tournament, but it was cancelled. Hopefully we will have some cold days this year, still.

Check regulations ..bring a buddy ,spud/chisel and have a action plan/exit strategy ..most lakes in Sullivan Co are private list of lakes in Region 3

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/7940.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 28, 2020, 09:13 AM
LetitbePike welcome to Ice Shanty and the Southern NY. thread . Hopefully our area gets an extended cold  weather period to build and keep ice. The Swan Lake contest has been rescheduled for Sunday Feb.23 . Please modify your profile so it contains your general location this helps other members when they try and answer your questions.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Jan 28, 2020, 10:57 AM
Thank you for the answer! I’ll try Superior lake on Saturday, as i remember there is access from boat launch.
Last Friday went to 7 lakes park and sterling park to see lakes conditions. All of them had ice but most of it was about inch-inch and a half. Also planned to hit swan lake tournament, but it was cancelled. Hopefully we will have some cold days this year, still.

The Palisades Park Commission will not allow ice fishing until the ice is at least 6" thick. You will see red flags, that means no ice fishing, green flags you are good to go.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Icehoggin on Jan 28, 2020, 05:21 PM
Anybody fishing eldred area yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 28, 2020, 08:03 PM
LetitbePike I'm not familiar with 7 Lakes park but Bowski76 is correct the Palisades interstate park commission that manages Sterling Forest,Harriman, Rockland Lake and Fhanstock state parks in New York has a policy of not opening lakes they allow ice fishing on until there is 6 inches of ice and uses a red/green flag-banner by those lakes to indicate if a lake is opened or closed. Below is the phone numbers for Visitor's Center in Sterling Forest and the Lake Tiorotti field office in Harriman plus one for a bait shop.

I do not mean to bash the park commission but strongly suggest anyone planing a trip to Sterling Forest or Harriman call before leaving your home. This is just my personal opinion but the parks need more rangers so ice conditions could be checked on a daily. I've seen only one small lake/pond in Sterling Forest be open even after a week or more with high temperature below freezing. I also ask other members of this website to please not fill this thread with negative posts about the park commission after I've made this statement. Thank you

Sterling Forest Visitors Center (845)-531-5907 believe center closes at 4:30PM  ,Lake Tiorotti Field office Harriman State Park (8450-429-8257 assume this office has hours similar to Sterling forest.
Davis Sporting Goods  (845)-753-2198   On the North bound side of route 17 in Sloatsburg,NY.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LetItBePike on Jan 28, 2020, 10:17 PM
Thank you everyone for answers, I will bring all necessary safety equipment espesialy at this crazy weather. Im familiar with Palisades Interstate Park Commission, they helpful, but kick my ass once from lake with red flag which I didn't see ;D
Thank you Steve for number, I love that bait shop, they usually stock pretty good. Lets hope ice will build well next couple days.
Does anyone ever fish North-South lake in catskill? I went there last winter and did pretty good on pickerel.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 29, 2020, 01:14 AM
North south was just posted on another site 5 inches sketch edges
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2020, 10:20 AM
LetitbePike happy to be of some assistance to you,thank you for updating your profile with location. i don't know your fishing plans but here are two lakes in Orange county you may want to visit I have not been out scouting lately so no idea on ice conditions. In the town of Monroe on Lakes road is Walton lake this is a special regulation trout water ice fishing is permitted check DEC website for all the regulations  small DEC access spot on the lake maybe parking for 10 cars. If you head towards Sullivan county get off of route 17 at exit 116 make a left turn at end of exit ramp your now on route 17K in the town of Montgomery is Winding hills park main body of water in this park is Diamond lake(40acres) yellow perch,blue gills, sunfish and large mouth bass. County park similar ice thickness deal as Sterling forest phone numbers for ranger station and closest bait shop to this park are below call to see if lake is open for fishing.

  Winding Hills park ranger station (845)-457-4918    Tom's Bait shop (8450-733-4642  small mom-pop place from route 17 exit 116 make a right at end of exit ramp take route 17K to intersection with route 17M in Bloomingburg make a left the shop is on prosperous Valley road a right turn off of 17M give them a call for directions once on Prosperous Valley road you will see sign for shop in front of house shop is in garage.

If you go to the Forums page once logged in and scroll down the page you should see New York reports& Ice conditions forum in this is a topic/thread titled Small Waters southern Albany-Greene(counties) last report for North-South lake is by member Tipup28 here was there on Sunday(Jan.26TH) reported tricky shorelines and 4-8 inches of ice on the lake with water on top at that time.

I'm sending you a personal message with info. on another lake in Ulster county  if you are not sure how to see the message post here and I or hopefully some other member will give you directions.
Stay safe and good fishing to you.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LetItBePike on Jan 29, 2020, 11:22 AM
Thank you Steve, it’s a lot of helpful information. I’ll definitely visit this lakes, if weather permits ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Matt_Perch on Jan 29, 2020, 04:01 PM
LetitbePike happy to be of some assistance to you,thank you for updating your profile with location. i don't know your fishing plans but here are two lakes in Orange county you may want to visit I have not been out scouting lately so no idea on ice conditions. In the town of Monroe on Lakes road is Walton lake this is a special regulation trout water ice fishing is permitted check DEC website for all the regulations  small DEC access spot on the lake maybe parking for 10 cars. If you head towards Sullivan county get off of route 17 at exit 116 make a left turn at end of exit ramp your now on route 17K in the town of Montgomery is Winding hills park main body of water in this park is Diamond lake(40acres) yellow perch,blue gills, sunfish and large mouth bass. County park similar ice thickness deal as Sterling forest phone numbers for ranger station and closest bait shop to this park are below call to see if lake is open for fishing.

  Winding Hills park ranger station (845)-457-4918    Tom's Bait shop (8450-733-4642  small mom-pop place from route 17 exit 116 make a right at end of exit ramp take route 17K to intersection with route 17M in Bloomingburg make a left the shop is on prosperous Valley road a right turn off of 17M give them a call for directions once on Prosperous Valley road you will see sign for shop in front of house shop is in garage.

If you go to the Forums page once logged in and scroll down the page you should see New York reports& Ice conditions forum in this is a topic/thread titled Small Waters southern Albany-Greene(counties) last report for North-South lake is by member Tipup28 here was there on Sunday(Jan.26TH) reported tricky shorelines and 4-8 inches of ice on the lake with water on top at that time.

I'm sending you a personal message with info. on another lake in Ulster county  if you are not sure how to see the message post here and I or hopefully some other member will give you directions.
Stay safe and good fishing to you.
 Steve

Anyone know of Waltons ice conditions? I fished there this summer and really liked it and wondered how the ice fishing would be.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2020, 05:19 PM
 LetitBePike ,you are welcome bit of a trip up from Queens to ice fish hopefully you find your definition of safe ice on the lakes I mentioned this weekend .Keep checking this thread for info. on lakes.

 Matt_Perch hopefully I can get out tomorrow afternoon and on Friday to do some scouting if I go to Walton Lake will give a report on ice conditions.

Just for everyone knowledge there is a topic/thread for Sullivan County small waters in the Reports&Conditions forum for NY. not sure how much use it gets so be sure to check the date of any posts you see .

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Jan 29, 2020, 05:37 PM
They just had to rescue a couple of guys on North South lake to !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 29, 2020, 05:44 PM
They just had to rescue a couple of guys on North South lake to !

https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/news/greenecounty/rangers-rescue-from-ice-at-north-south-lake/article_84cb127c-f5c3-500f-a944-fa6a6ce8cee7.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2020, 06:03 PM
Wetdreams thank you for posting about the rescue at North-South Lake in the Hunter-Tannersville area of Greene county.
Hardwaterdiehard thank you for the hyperlink to story on the rescue. Definitely need to use a spud to test the ice and make a small hole to look at ice thickness before pulling a snowmobile or ATV out onto the ice with the weather we have had in southern,NY. and the Catskill mountain region this Winter.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TopherFishes247 on Jan 30, 2020, 02:35 PM
Long time, no posts ! Been quite a few years, just stopping in to see who all is still around ! I know a couple of the old members now reside down in Florida, and I'll be back up in a couple weeks to fish on Highland lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Norse27 on Jan 30, 2020, 03:45 PM
Anybody have a condition update on Highland Lake in Eldred?  Going up for our annual family trip, and just wondering if I'm packing my sled and gear or not...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: CatskillsFisher on Jan 30, 2020, 04:02 PM
Anyone been to Chodikee Lake lately and know how the ice is? I was on Loon Lake in the Adirondacks last Sunday and found a few perch and gills.
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 31, 2020, 07:28 AM
Anybody have a condition update on Highland Lake in Eldred?  Going up for our annual family trip, and just wondering if I'm packing my sled and gear or not...

I don't give safe ice reports but I did drive over to Peck's last weekend and observed lots of open water on Highland and no one out on the lake. No activity around the Sand Beach bar either. No idea what the recent cold might have done but IMO it is still not ready unless you find a cove away from any winds. You might get a real report if you call the fire company because I think they are the ones who hold the annual contest.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 31, 2020, 08:04 PM
Good evening  I was able to do a scouting trip this afternoon. Walton lake (Town of Monroe ,Orange County) is a no go for ice fishing part of the lake is still open water area by DEC access spot just skim ice one light tap from my spud had water coming onto the ice. Diamond Lake in Winding Hills park (Town of Montgomery,Orange County) is still closed to ice fishing. Chodikee Lake (New Paltz-Highland, Ulster County)  might be possible it was getting dark when I got there saw evidence of someone fishing earlier in the week or last weekend.  I walked out around thirty feet from the weed line on western shore opened an old hole 3 inches of ice most of it white. Last Saturday's rain melted what snow cover there was now frozen so easier pulling of sleds with gear.

TopherFishes247 welcome back guessing you forgot your password and had to register  again hope all is well with you and the family. I know some members who were frequent poster's to this thread still stay in contact with each other through Face Book and E-mails. I exchanged personal messages with Jimmy Claude last ice season told me you are also now residing in Florida if my memory is correct.


Have a good weekend folks,good fishing to everyone be cautious on this year's thinner ice.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Skylands27 on Jan 31, 2020, 09:12 PM
Thanks for the updates! Anyone know how white or any of the lakes in the bethel area are doing? I'm heading up in the am.
Mike
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 01, 2020, 08:43 AM
Anybody know if the Barryville Sportsman is still in business and selling bait? the phone number is disconnected and I'm also looking for ice reports for the Eldred area. Thanks, Lou.  ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 01, 2020, 08:57 AM
There were people out on White Lake yesterday on the thicker sections of ice. A lot of the lake does not have safe ice. Toronto Reservoir has 5 inches in the cove at the launch but the deeper areas are not safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: LetItBePike on Feb 01, 2020, 01:55 PM
Went today to Lake Superior, 2-3 inches of ice from boat launch. Some guys go to the middle of the lake and said that there was about 4 inches of ice. Bait was slow, got small pickerel on tip up and that’s all. Drive by white lake, there was couple people on ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 01, 2020, 06:11 PM
Fished up in Sullivan county today did ok early then the bite turned off followed by an onslaught of 10” pickerel late afternoon managed 17 nice perch 3 jumbos 8 pickerel over 20” and a nice catfish
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 01, 2020, 08:44 PM
Ice Wine thank you for the report on White Lake and Toronto ice conditions.
LetItBePike good to read you found ice you are comfortable fishing on at Superior and caught at least one fish. I wish ice conditions were better here in Orange county and you did not have to travel so far from Queens to ice fish.
Kbaez congratulations to you and your partner on a good day of fishing. :clap:

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 01, 2020, 09:14 PM
Anybody know if the Barryville Sportsman is still in business and selling bait? the phone number is disconnected and I'm also looking for ice reports for the Eldred area. Thanks, Lou.  ;D
Unfortunately they closed very sad
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 01, 2020, 10:13 PM

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 02, 2020, 04:41 AM
Boy some nice fish Tip up and Kabaez. Got out yesterday had a couple good bites thats it. Been real busy with work but with a chance to breathe might do an overnight on Whit Lake or B.P. Hope you all have a good day!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 02, 2020, 12:01 PM
Tipup28 congratulations to you and I'm assuming your father on your catch. Nice looking fish are they salmon or brown trout I saw your post in the Southern Albany-Greene counties reports&conditions thread asking other about Colgate lake. I know one or two lakes in Greene county have salmon among their fish species so guessing you may have gotten out on Colgate.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 02, 2020, 02:01 PM
Fished superior this morning the bite terrible compared to the past couple of days  managed a few perch and gills but really had to work for then
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Feb 02, 2020, 03:59 PM
what shape is the ice in? thickness?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 02, 2020, 05:21 PM
Thanks Steve, that's my friend Chris. Greens Lake in Athens has kokanee salmon I believe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Matt_Perch on Feb 03, 2020, 03:49 PM
Probably unlikely that there would be any fishable ice there this year but is swinging bridge in any decent shape?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 03, 2020, 05:53 PM
Fished superior again today slow bite but managed 17 yellow and 4 pickerel and a few gills warm weather had the lake edge week with open water spot around the edge seen a few guys come down the boat ramp and check it out none of them walked out from the launch so I'm assuming week ice down that end of the lake be safe anyone looking to find ice during the week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 03, 2020, 05:56 PM
Has anyone ever caught any bass in superior me and Dave327 fished it many times over the last few years and neither of us recall ever catching any bass at all. Not targeting them just always a by catch
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 03, 2020, 09:51 PM
Yeah theres a couple bass in superior. More pickerel than bass though
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 04, 2020, 08:14 AM
We fished Superior out from the boat launch on Saturday.
There were a lot of guys out, but they were close to the shore.
There was a dusting on top of the ice, we followed the footprints and there was only 2 1/2" - 3" of ice. We were told the north end has 4" - 5" of ice.

We did pretty well on the perch, also caught 10-11 pickerel, all small.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 04, 2020, 06:39 PM
Good evening,Tipup28 my apologies to your friend Chris taking a quick look at the photos thought it was your father I know you do some fishing trips with him.
Kbaez,Bowski79 thank you for your reports on Lake Superior.

Does anyone have information on this year's Mahogany Ride hunting-fishing club contest held on Highland Lake in Sullivan County. Going by prior years believe this year's contest should be on Sat. Feb.15TH.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 04, 2020, 08:42 PM
FEB 15
Annual Cabin Fever Killer Ice Fishing Tournament
Public · Hosted by Mahogany Ridge Hunting & Fishing Club
Come join us for our annual ice fishing tournament! Fingers crossed for good ice! Share with your fellow fishing friends! 👍🏻🎉
6am - 2pm
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 04, 2020, 08:54 PM
Hardwaterdiehard thank you for the info. on the Mahogany Ridge hunting-fishing club contest. I found similar info thought someone might have more details will have to keep checking the club's Face book page they might post more details as the contest date gets closer.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 05, 2020, 07:50 PM
Looks like the Morningside contest is still on for this weekend ..

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10162869517130531&set=a.10161483742835531&type=3&theater

http://www.hurleyvilleny.com/hfdicefish20.jpg
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Feb 05, 2020, 09:21 PM
Has anybody fished north/south lake? Was wondering if there is still safe ice up there!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 05, 2020, 09:24 PM
Has anybody fished north/south lake? Was wondering if there is still safe ice up there!

https://www.hudsonvalley360.com/news/greenecounty/rangers-rescue-from-ice-at-north-south-lake/article_84cb127c-f5c3-500f-a944-fa6a6ce8cee7.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 06, 2020, 12:04 AM
Found some local ice last few days on a shallow pond, 9 chain picks and a ccat, fun to chase some flags but it's iffy now, wouldn't push it until next cool down, if you do go out don't go without a spud.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Glenmere on Feb 06, 2020, 12:32 PM
Hi TipUp,
Any receny report on Greens Lake or Colgate.
Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 06, 2020, 12:44 PM
Hurleyville contest is cancelled

From FB post
We decided to cancel the due to the rain we now have thin ice. Thanks for your support.



Looks like the Morningside contest is still on for this weekend ..

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10162869517130531&set=a.10161483742835531&type=3&theater

http://www.hurleyvilleny.com/hfdicefish20.jpg
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 06, 2020, 12:45 PM
Unfortunately I called it for the local scene about a month ago and have been heading north, crapty year boys might be it for me locally no more incredibly cold insight after this long term never looked good
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 06, 2020, 02:17 PM
I never really had an opportunity to get out locally this season, and I just did not have the time to make a trip up north.

I never even took my ice gear out of the attic.

At least I will get out on the kayak early this year, Ice out should come early
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 06, 2020, 02:20 PM
I never really had an opportunity to get out locally this season, and I just did not have the time to make a trip up north.

I never even took my ice gear out of the attic.
At least I will get out on the kayak early this year, Ice out should come early
Very sorry to hear that, can get out in Yak now if you probe around n have a dry suite
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 06, 2020, 05:25 PM
Good evening ,Hardwater diehard thank you for posting info. on the Hurleyville FD contest at Morniningside Lake you have saved me a phone call .
Tipup28 congratulations on your catch.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 06, 2020, 06:22 PM
Very sorry to hear that, can get out in Yak now if you probe around n have a dry suite

Count on it.   LOL!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 07, 2020, 07:32 AM
I know I'm being optimistic, but the 10 day weather forecast is Sullivan County is looking pretty good.
It ain't over!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 07, 2020, 07:34 AM
I know I'm being optimistic, but the 10 day weather forecast is Sullivan County is looking pretty good.
It ain't over!!!
Ten day don’t look that good idk what forecast your looking at good to be optimistic but we usually have ice out late February every year lately if you can’t remember once thaw starts it’s hard to reverse be safe out there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 07, 2020, 07:46 AM
Looking at Wurtsboro, freezing temps every day, highs in the mid thirties all but one day, I say we will have safe ice next Saturday in Sullivan.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 07, 2020, 08:01 AM
 Going to be windy later on today ..with cold temperatures..big lakes are going to open up more and maybe some some smaller lakes/ponds/coves could see some ice .
 
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 07, 2020, 07:50 PM
SULLIVAN COUNTY KING OF THE ICE CANCELLED

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/a.408423869183796/4137834842909328/?type=3&theater


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 07, 2020, 11:23 PM
Hardwater diehard thank you for posting this information. It is not looking good for ice fishing contests in south eastern NY. this season. Have you passed this info. onto Raquettedacker so he can update the tournaments and derbies thread.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 08, 2020, 07:51 AM
Anyone make it out this morning thinking big pond will be my best bet tomorrow? Since im pretty confident superior is not safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 08, 2020, 07:56 AM
Anyone make it out this morning thinking big pond will be my best bet tomorrow? Since im pretty confident superior is not safe

LOL, The Bronx Zoo might be a better bet on a Sunday.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 08, 2020, 08:42 AM
Gamelot
Big Pond gets a little crowded on weekends? I was thinking about taking a ride up there tomorrow.

Dave
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 08, 2020, 12:26 PM
I can deal with crowds if its the only ice we have worth walking on the lakes new to me anyways so not expecting to fill a sled with fish just get out and play with my new tip downs and bring a friend out for her first time on ice
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 08, 2020, 12:34 PM
Mahogany Ridge Hunting & Fishing Club HIGHLAND LAKE ...SULLIVAN COUNTY

DUE TO VERY THIN ICE, THE ICE FISHING CONTEST IS CANCELLED. We are very sorry for the inconvenience! However, we we still be hosting a day of comradeship!
Our WINTER FESTIVAL will begin at 11am!
We will have food, drinks, raffles, a pig roast, horseshoes, and a red rider shooting contest for the kids!
We hope to see you all there!

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2737518646331863&id=944741532276259
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2020, 02:46 PM
I'm starting to repeat my words in last few posts but thank you once again Hardwater diehard for updating all of us on the ice fishing contests in Sullivan county. I had a feeling the Mahogany Ridge contest would get canceled after seeing your post about King of the Ice.

Kbaez  if you will be traveling on route 17 to reach Big pond here is name and phone number for a bait shop in Livingston Manor. They may have some info. on ice conditions at Big Pond.  Also if you are using route 17 in the Livingston Manor area there are two ore lake you might want to inquire about for ice conditions.   Waneta Lake  you will pass on way to Big Pond and Mongaup Pond in Debruce .

     Fur,Fin &Feathers Sport shop  (845)-439-4479  Wed.-Sat. hours 9AM-5 PM, Sun. hours 9am-3PM . If you check the DEC's website there may be maps for these two lakes and Big Pond(Delaware county)

If you will be taking the Thruway to Kingston and then Route 28 to reach Big Pond there was a bait shop called Ray's in Flieschmen,NY. (right on route 28) it has been a couple years since I've been in that area of NY. so this shop maybe out of business. Have a safe trip and good fishing to you and your partner.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 08, 2020, 02:47 PM
Thanks you for info MR. Clean
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2020, 02:49 PM
You are welcome happy to be of some help to you.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 08, 2020, 02:55 PM
That number doesn't seen to be in service for the bait shop
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 08, 2020, 03:02 PM
https://sullivancatskills.com/business/fur-fin-feather-sport-shop/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2020, 03:41 PM
I'm sorry Kbaez the correct phone number is (845)-439-4476. I was at the shop in late December and was given the hours I posted from the shop owner's wife. I see the hours listed on the link provided by Hardwater diehard list shop hours as 9AM-6pm daily so everyone should definitely call before planing a trip from some distance to be sure they are open when you will be arriving in the area.

Hardwater diehard if there was a prize for South Eastern NY. member of the year you would get my vote you are a credit to this website with all the info. and help you provide to other members.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 08, 2020, 04:20 PM
I'm sorry Kbaez the correct phone number is (845)-439-4476. I was at the shop in late December and was given the hours I posted from the shop owner's wife. I see the hours listed on the link provided by Hardwater diehard list shop hours as 9AM-6pm daily so everyone should definitely call before planing a trip from some distance to be sure they are open when you will be arriving in the area.

Hardwater diehard if there was a prize for South Eastern NY. member of the year you would get my vote you are a credit to this website with all the info. and help you provide to other members.
 Steve

Everybody does their part on this site both new and old members ..and as always audience participation is key ..the members keep our sport alive ..especially in these trying weather times.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 10, 2020, 07:48 AM
Small pond can be an option if you have the legs for a little walk. I almost always set up before sunrise on B.P. before the crowd.  I do well being set up at sunrise too.I fished a private pond in Livingston manor  on a foot of ice. I would bet Wanetta and big and small ponds have ice.
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 10, 2020, 09:54 PM
Beachwoods16 no offense but before anyone gets confused I believe the name shown on maps and the DEC website for the lake you are talking about is Little Pond not Small Pond. I would be cautious getting on Lake Waneta the parking /access spot is by the dam/outflow for the lake should be some current causing thinner ice in my humble opinion.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 11, 2020, 06:38 AM
Your right little pond it is .  I was on a lake about 5 miles from Wanetta with about the same conditions. We walked on near the outflow. 4-5 inches. Wanetta is  worth a check if your on your way to Big/Little pond (from Manor). Saw guys On Wanetta during the week as well. When you get to Manor it starts getting colder. A lot of days when it is 38 in Newburgh it's 35 in Callicoon and 30 in Manor. That Fact makes a big difference..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: drillerjohn on Feb 11, 2020, 05:31 PM
No good ice around Eldred
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 11, 2020, 06:43 PM
Six to seven inches on lake Huntington today. Stopped and talked to a guy fishing and that was his guess.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 11, 2020, 07:24 PM
Beachwoods16 the overall higher elevations of the Catskill Mountains due play a roll in ice formation usually a five degree difference in temperature between Monticello and Newburgh.
Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 12, 2020, 09:21 AM
Beachwoods16 the overall higher elevations of the Catskill Mountains due play a roll in ice formation usually a five degree difference in temperature between Monticello and Newburgh.
Steve
You and I know it because we spend a lot of time here.  But It can be so dramatic that Lake Superior   will be open water and Mongaup Pond, Little Pond, Big Pond and the like will have 4-5 inches. Wanetta as well can beat Superior by a couple of weeks. I've been meeting  people coming out of out of Jersey and south N.Y. and P.A. who have no ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 12, 2020, 09:30 AM
This season is by no means is average ..I have watched my local lake go through numerous and various  ice conditions in a 10 day period ..good year to buy and use a spud . Some great deals on gear can be had now ..including spuds and chisels .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 12, 2020, 10:21 AM
This season is in fact unusual but certainly not unheard of. At almost 68 and having fished here for well over 55 years I have seen early ice before Christmas and late ice after April first. I have seen 24 inches of ice some years and had a few where we never did get to fish on over 6 inches at most places.
I always get my ice gear ready right after deer season and rarely ever store it until early April. The Jet Stream plays the biggest part in our weather. Just last week some buddies went north up to Saranac lake area to fish a few smaller ponds, Colby I think. They called me one evening while there and it was 24 degrees here and minus 23 there. Often times in the summer I leave my house in Forestburgh and it is 55 here but by the time I get to Middletown it is 65. If I go north and UP to Delaware county, Big and Little ponds it is almost always 5-8 degrees colder there. Big pond being stuck between two mountains also helps to lock that pond up sooner than many other places.
I am not a Meteorologist but I won't be packing my gear away any time real soon. We could certainly get a blast from the NW that drops down to our elevation and puts us in a late deep freeze. I think around 3 degrees on Friday night could be the coming attractions and if we get more and even colder days and nights behind it we could be fishing well into March or even April. On the other hand if we get a couple days of warm rain then the jig is up. Look back just a few years. We got pounded with over 3 feet of wet snow in early April and 2 days later we got 50 degrees and warm rains. Flooding all over this county and the road up to Big pond was washed out for weeks. Farther north by Frost Valley was 10 times worse. Don't give up just yet.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 12, 2020, 10:32 AM
This season is by no means is average ..I have watched my local lake go through numerous and various  ice conditions in a 10 day period ..good year to buy and use a spud . Some great deals on gear can be had now ..including spuds and chisels .
Maybe I'll look for a lighter spud. Of course thinking of making one too.

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 12, 2020, 02:18 PM
Maybe I'll look for a lighter spud. Of course thinking of making one too.
Lol go with sticks and throwing heavy rocks always a sure bet
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 12, 2020, 03:09 PM
Lol go with sticks and throwing heavy rocks always a sure bet

There is nothing I hate more than what you just said, "Throw Heavy Rocks". Let me know how you feel the day you drill a hole and hit one of those heavy rocks that destroys your auger blades.

I just drove up to the launch at the dam end of Toronto reservoir and sure enough, some idiots had been there tossing heavy rocks on the ice to see if it was safe. I never have met the guy who can toss a 180 pound rock out to make a real assessment.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 12, 2020, 03:24 PM
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Lol go with sticks and throwing heavy rocks always a sure bet
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 13, 2020, 07:05 AM
Whose going out this weekend or planning on looking for safe ice? And were you headed? Im checking out Sullivan County then moving north from there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 13, 2020, 08:33 AM
Anybody fishing eldred area yet?
Yet? I was on ice there in December think you missed it bud
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 13, 2020, 09:16 AM
I was working near Lake Huntington Tuesday and talked to guy on the ice. He had six to seven. ramp access O.K. He said to enter off the dock, Actual ramp was a little thin. I will be checking White Lake At Least, later.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 13, 2020, 10:15 AM
FOG FOG and more FOG right now ..going to put a beating on the ice ..cold temps start rolling in about 8 pm tonight ...guess more spudding/chiseling for the weekend is in order.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 13, 2020, 11:41 AM
Hey hardwater dh, I have not met you out on the ice this season  :(
I was at my local hole yesterday afternoon, still 5 solid inches. The most I saw this year was six, so held up well so far. Caught one keeper perch, some bass and slimy b@ast@rds. My shoreline was good but we saw some bad spots on the sunny side...
Yeah today's weather will put a small hurting on the thickness, but we will be out again Sunday!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 13, 2020, 11:44 AM
Hey hardwater dh, I have not met you out on the ice this season  :(
I was at my local hole yesterday afternoon, still 5 solid inches. The most I saw this year was six, so held up well so far. Caught one keeper perch, some bass and slimy b@ast@rds. My shoreline was good but we saw some bad spots on the sunny side...
Yeah today's weather will put a small hurting on the thickness, but we will be out again Sunday!

Been out a handful of times ..mostly during the week ..going to try and hit it hard Friday through Sunday ..maybe Monday if the ice is still good .PM sent
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dave327 on Feb 14, 2020, 07:00 PM
Has anyone checked out Superior lately? Planning on taking a ride tomorrow morning. Hopefully there will be safe ice. I’m definitely ringing the spud bar.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 14, 2020, 08:07 PM
I hurt my back this week so I didn't get out as expected.  No big deal I just wasn't going near the ice!lol. Good luck to those going out.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 15, 2020, 08:48 AM
Was able to find 5in on my local lake yesterday afternoon  ..that previously was not safe ..big warm up throughout the day today from last overnight low of 2F..15F as I type looks like 6 SW winds for the next day or so and temps below freezing till noon tomorrow . Don't forget free fishing weekend ..so bring your friends that are on the fence ..good weather ..great way to introduce a new fishing buddy to our sport.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/89821.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 15, 2020, 08:51 AM
BTW looks like all the scheduled and rescheduled contests in Sullivan County NY have been cancelled for this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman67 on Feb 15, 2020, 06:58 PM
Fished White lake today a good 5-6” of ice nothing but pickerel biting, nice weather anyway
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Feb 16, 2020, 07:07 PM
Fished superior today with dave237 did pretty good on the gills and perch few pickerel 6” of ice on side farthest from boat launch wasn't looking safe no one walking out front the launch and needed waders to leave the ice about 8’ from shore was busted pieces of ice  3” thick but its shallow for the most part less then 12” deep
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 18, 2020, 12:09 PM
We had our annual outing at Wolf Lake (private lake) on Saturday, we had 5 1/2" to 6" of good ice (measured with a ruler).
Fishing was really slow, we normally do pretty good there.
Great day anyway.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Feb 19, 2020, 06:22 PM
Anyone heard about a tournament on Wolf lake this Saturday???  Thanks
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Matt_Perch on Feb 20, 2020, 05:47 AM
Anyone heard about a tournament on Wolf lake this Saturday???  Thanks

Saw a post about it on FB, no link no information about it though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 20, 2020, 06:30 AM
Wolf Lake is a totally private lake with no public access at all. I DO NOT know for sure but if there is a tournament on the lake I suspect it is for property owners and their guests and NOT open to the public.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 20, 2020, 07:13 AM
Ask bowski, he was there.  Got out last night on local pond no fish till sunset and then panfish mania! Some of the biggest crappie I have seen in a while. Might go back once more with my son.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Feb 20, 2020, 07:22 AM
I'm not sure if the contest is open to the public, we never fished the contest.
We only fish there once a year from my friends property on the lake.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 20, 2020, 07:33 AM
I'm not sure if the contest is open to the public, we never fished the contest.
We only fish there once a year from my friends property on the lake.

If it was open to the public I can't envision where the parking and access would be. I just can't imagine the homeowners there allowing a free for all on their lake. I never heard of any public contest on Wolf in all my years here.

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 20, 2020, 10:46 AM
Wolf Lake fishing, even the contests, is for members only.
Guests must fish with a member present.
Lands are posted and patrolled.
We fish White Lake, Swinging Bridge and the Bashakill when they are safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 20, 2020, 02:50 PM
Wolf Lake fishing, even the contests, is for members only.
Guests must fish with a member present.
Lands are posted and patrolled.
We fish White Lake, Swinging Bridge and the Bashakill when they are safe.
Never fished the bashakill. How is it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 20, 2020, 03:07 PM
Bashakill is moving water so I don’t think ice is safe so be careful there are panfish bass pickerel and bowfin in it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 20, 2020, 07:25 PM
Bashakill is moving water so I don’t think ice is safe so be careful there are panfish bass pickerel and bowfin in it
I knew a guy as a kid 70's early 80's that  would trap the bashakill in early December. He walked and set traps all the way around and then come back threw and pick up. That was his Christmas money!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 22, 2020, 09:33 PM
Good evening  since it was a nice day I took a road trip drove by the Swan Lake Fire Department message board by the fire house said contest scheduled for tomorrow (Sun. Feb.23) is canceled. So if anyone had plans of attending the contest you will need to find another location to ice fish. I did not check ice conditions at any lakes. (sorry) My road trip was through western Ulster county and part of Delaware county there is still a few inches of snow on the ground in the Arkville area of Delaware county and western Ulster county. Drove from Big Indian to Grahamsville (Sullivan county) also snow in the Frost Valley YMCA camp area.

Have a safe and good Sunday everyone.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 24, 2020, 06:43 AM
Good evening  since it was a nice day I took a road trip drove by the Swan Lake Fire Department message board by the fire house said contest scheduled for tomorrow (Sun. Feb.23) is canceled. So if anyone had plans of attending the contest you will need to find another location to ice fish. I did not check ice conditions at any lakes. (sorry) My road trip was through western Ulster county and part of Delaware county there is still a few inches of snow on the ground in the Arkville area of Delaware county and western Ulster county. Drove from Big Indian to Grahamsville (Sullivan county) also snow in the Frost Valley YMCA camp area.

Have a safe and good Sunday everyone.
  Steve

you happen to pass the pepacton a little up the road from arkville? is she open yet April is fastly aproaching
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fowlhookedny on Feb 24, 2020, 10:23 AM
you happen to pass the pepacton a little up the road from arkville? is she open yet April is fastly aproaching

I drive over the shavertown bridge every morning and it is ice as far as the eye can see in both directions.  Most of it froze during those few cold days last week. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 24, 2020, 11:55 AM
I drive over the shavertown bridge every morning and it is ice as far as the eye can see in both directions.  Most of it froze during those few cold days last week.
Thanks for heads up soon very soon we’ll be out there bud you hear about new proposed trout regulations maybe opening up my stretch of river north of reservoir to fishing past oct 1...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 24, 2020, 08:16 PM
Hardwaterhonkey on my trip this past Saturday I made a brief stop at the Speed Way gas station in Arkville then headed back on route 28 to Big Indian . So was not near Pepcaton reservoir glad Fowlhookedny was able to answer your question.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Feb 27, 2020, 11:22 AM
Anybody know if Swinging Bridge, Toronto, or White Lake are safe? Thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 27, 2020, 02:29 PM
Be safe in Dutchess county everything is open or just about open roads were covered with frogs driving to work in rain this morning
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 27, 2020, 02:36 PM
Heavy winds till 1 am ..just hit 31F ..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 27, 2020, 02:47 PM
Anybody know if Swinging Bridge, Toronto, or White Lake are safe? Thanks.
Zero chance try superior opposite end of launch bring waders to try to get on
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BlueSail on Feb 27, 2020, 05:44 PM
My lake is ready...for a boat. >:(
See you all next November (wishful thinking).
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 27, 2020, 06:14 PM
I'd have to say this was the season that never was! Seen them in the past and I am just happy we have not seen many here who are not here any more. I never once got my real gear or my sled and Snow Dog on the ice and I highly doubt I will this year. I had to drive over an hour north just to drop a line and only twice this season. Most of you in Orange, Rockland and Dutchess never did get what we could call safe ice. Swinging Bridge never did have safe enough ice for a snowmobile and neither did White Lake IMO. I think almost every contest was cancelled because of thin ice here in Sullivan county and I used my big snowblower exactly twice all winter so far but I did save a bunch on oil and coal to heat my house. Now we need to be concerned about the lack of run-off water to the streams, rivers and reservoirs because of the lack of rain and snow.
This is nothing I have not seen in the distant and past 60+ years so blaming it on Climate Change is simply BS. We could have a real deep freeze with tons of snow next year or even flooding this spring so fasten your seat belts. We could also get hammered in the next 6 weeks depending upon the Jet Stream and Polar Vortex.
I do wish Hardwater Diehard would re-post the winter prediction he posted back in November. How did that work out for us?

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wetdreams on Feb 27, 2020, 07:16 PM
I never went out in orange county or Sullivan county this year because I didn't think it was safe enough. I like to have at least 5 inches of ice before I go out. I took a trip up to Sacandaga last weekend. 13 inches of ice up there. I caught 1 16 inch walleye on tip ups. Theres a 3 day contest up there next weekend called Food & Fuel contest. Starts Friday. Walt
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 27, 2020, 07:41 PM
Food and fuel contest is tons of fun and great prizes! How was the top of the ice? Slush snow? Want to bring ATV. Thanks
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 27, 2020, 07:50 PM
I never went out in orange county or Sullivan county this year because I didn't think it was safe enough. I like to have at least 5 inches of ice before I go out. I took a trip up to Sacandaga last weekend. 13 inches of ice up there. I caught 1 16 inch walleye on tip ups. Theres a 3 day contest up there next weekend called Food & Fuel contest. Starts Friday. Walt

That's about the same as here Walt. We had fairly safe ice for a few days and then it got fairly unsafe and then safe again. A 16 inch walleye isn't even legal here in Sullivan county and certainly not worth the drive to the far north. I hate sitting in this house this time of year but I do like staying dry and warm. I did fish Little pond once but even it was just 5 inches and sketchy in a few spots and we caught one small trout and 5 small perch. We might try again there if we get another cold spell in the next 2 weeks. We drove up to Big pond last weekend and there was 19 cars parked along the road. We talked to most of the guys fishing close and not a single one had a fish on the ice but they all had fish stories from the guys from yesterday. That pond is a zoo but they claimed it had 7 inches of ice and it looked more like 6 to me but we just drove back home with no good place to park.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 28, 2020, 09:40 PM
I got out once this year.... not really complaining was able to get a couple deer season projects done this winter to free up some of my time in the spring for other stuff also frost seeded the perennial food plots today.
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Post by: greensider on Feb 29, 2020, 06:59 PM
Went by sheldrake today actually looks like you could get on it but only looked from truck driving by
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Mar 02, 2020, 06:05 AM
Well thats about it around here. Short and  uneventful. Still made some good memories with my son.  Feels like trout season already!
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Post by: tipup28 on Mar 03, 2020, 09:00 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/kRqSNNcF/signal-2020-03-03-195619.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kRqSNNcF)
Probably my last time out this season.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Mar 04, 2020, 07:28 AM
(https://i.postimg.cc/kRqSNNcF/signal-2020-03-03-195619.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/kRqSNNcF)
Probably my last time out this season.
How much ice did you have? And congrats on a nice fish!
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Post by: tipup28 on Mar 04, 2020, 06:23 PM
About a foot. Thanks.
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Post by: mr.clean on May 14, 2020, 08:01 PM
Greetings fellow South East members just wanted to let all of you know this thread is now open again after having been locked for a period of time. My thanks to moderator Raquettedacker for unlocking this thread. I hope everyone and there families is in good health.
 Steve
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 10, 2020, 09:56 PM
Anyone fish Lake Louise Marie open water? Got permission to fish it from a landowner looking for some info about it
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Post by: Gamalot on Jul 11, 2020, 07:08 AM
Sorry I can't give any current info about Louise Marie. Back in 1970 I worked at the Dodge Inn Steak House and fished the lake quite often. Caught lots of huge LM Bass and monster Pickerel right from shore across from the restaurant and by the water filtration building. I would expect to find an average depth of around 15 feet with possibly a deeper few spots up by the dam that might go to 30 feet.
I don't see it having a lot of fishing pressure so as long as the water has remained relatively pollution free you should have very good fishing. Top water plugs in the evening and early morning were my go to baits and worms on the bottom at night did great with big catfish. I suspect you could find nice perch and crappie as well. All the usual warm water species are present and it is a very nice lake.
Hardwater Diehard lives in this area and could probably be more in tune with the conditions today. If you do get out and bring some electronics with you report your findings as far as depths because all I ever really heard was folklore about all the bodies dumped there from the early years, 1940 and 50s. Who knows, if you bounce the bottom you could get a really big fish with cement shoes! LOL

Gam
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 11, 2020, 08:16 AM
Never had  an opportunity to fish Lake Louse Marie ..most of what I know about the lake may be  old news so here goes.. years back an old fishing friend said he only caught small/dink perch through the ice ..that would be circa 2000s . About 4 yrs ago they lowered the lake to fix the dam and I believe its a catch and release lake based on HOA rules . Its used as a water source for Emerald Green. I dont think it receives much pressure if any . Good luck  and report back about your venture.
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Post by: Gamalot on Jul 11, 2020, 09:13 AM
Some history might be in order regarding these lakes. I am not the historian here but from what I have been told all of these lakes were man made back at the turn of the century to provide water for the D&H canal system. Louise Marie, Wolf, Yankee and Masten. Not sure about Wanasink. All of the local brooks, Pinekill, Gumar and numerous others all flow into or now around the old canal bed and end up in the Bashakill and Neversink that flows into the Delaware in Tri State. Long time locals probably had great and great great grandfathers all working on these projects. It is hard to imagine this area without any of these lakes or before the project just small ponds that were dug out. The same went for all the huge NYC reservoirs that were once small towns and villages. Those with the will and HS connections could probably do some history searches about the D&H canal that was built to transport coal and lumber up to Albany and Kingston. Must have been a hard life pulling barges with horses and Oxen along the tow paths. Try to imagine this area before they ever dammed up the mighty Mongaup river to form Swinging bridge, Mongaup Falls and the Rio.

Gam
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 11, 2020, 12:19 PM


https://rockhillny.org/rhhistory/changing-lakes/
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Post by: Gamalot on Jul 11, 2020, 01:02 PM
Very nice Diehard! Wish I had the HS connection to search for Mamakating history having grown up between Wurtsboro, Summitville and Masten Lake. My grandfather had a summer camp in Mountain Lakes Camp above Wurtsboro and all his children including my parents settled here. My family was friendly with the Millspaugh and Norton families and we first leased and then bought the Casino at Masten Lake. It is highly overgrown today and owned now by Camp Lakota. Lots of history around these lakes and back when I was a kid all the summer homes and cottages were owned by folks from the NYC area. Great times back then with lots of great memories from when Sullivan county was a thriving summer get away destination.

Gam
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 12, 2020, 08:47 AM
Thanks for the info guys. Plan is to fish it Tuesday will report back
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Post by: Gamalot on Jul 12, 2020, 09:39 AM
Try the shoreline on the north side closest to the main road if you are in a boat.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 12, 2020, 10:15 AM
Try the shoreline on the north side closest to the main road if you are in a boat.

Copy I'll be launching from the south side so was looking at the map will probably have the person im fishing with fish down there for a little bit with one of my rods while I respool their reel then head up by the dam and check out that mansion up there lol.... I fished SWB about a week ago caught 2 white perch... learned a bunch (bottom bouncers would've helped dramatically). Was my first time fishing it in about 15 years lol its amazing how much that place has been built up. Walleye were jumping all over the place (first time seeing that) and had a nice walleye about 5lbs jump out of the water next to the boat first thing in the morning in the cove across from starlight...
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 12, 2020, 11:16 AM
Lots of lakes in lower Sullivan County are gin clear ...for me it means white spinner baits ..and dark colored Texas rig worms . I am curious as to the depth of LLM ..Wanasink Lk has a good population White Bass and Smallmouths to boot ..not certain that would hold true for LLM ..I mapped some of Wanasink via my Garmin Echomap ..its has quite a lot of depth changes with a good portion of 25-30 plus fow . Will you be fishing with a depth finder/flaser ?
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 12, 2020, 11:35 AM
Lots of lakes in lower Sullivan County are gin clear ...for me it means white spinner baits ..and dark colored Texas rig worms . I am curious as to the depth of LLM ..Wanasink Lk has a good population White Bass and Smallmouths to boot ..not certain that would hold true for LLM ..I mapped some of Wanasink via my Garmin Echomap ..its has quite a lot of depth changes with a good portion of 25-30 plus fow . Will you be fishing with a depth finder/flaser ?

I have a hummingbird fission' buddy that I won that I usually bring along with me when fishing new water... its pretty basic I just use it for depth but it does mark fish but not sure on accuracy.... one day I'd like to get the open water ducer for my LX-7 but that will come after I get seats for the jonboat lol I’ll probably have my bait caster rigged with a white lipless crank and my two spinning rods with my go to tequila sunrise power worm Might switch to a more natural color if it’s really clear and another with a spinner
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 12, 2020, 12:15 PM
I have a hummingbird fission' buddy that I won that I usually bring along with me when fishing new water... its pretty basic I just use it for depth but it does mark fish but not sure on accuracy.... one day I'd like to get the open water ducer for my LX-7 but that will come after I get seats for the jonboat lol

I started out with a BottomLine Fishing buddy in the 90s ..it worked quite well and shot out to the side as well ..great for springtime white bass on my lake ..as they would bubble up 30 or so yards out to the side of the boat ..couple casts to the side caught some fighters and then poof... gone ..fun while it lasts..but could not find them the rest of the season . That finder no longer works .. I think taking it out and using it ice fishing lent to its demise. I repurposed it ..Bracket and all as a portable transducer holder for may EchoMap  . As far a depth reading I recall it being accurate enough to make some educated action plans on any given body of water. 
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Post by: Gamalot on Jul 12, 2020, 12:35 PM
This is pretty funny, Its almost 90 degrees and here we are active on the IceShanty! I like going to all these local lakes with my kayak and the Humminbird GPS/finder just so I can get an idea of what is below. It is good info for us to post what we find and know to be accurate. SB is a very deep lake and right out from the public launch and heading toward the dam I recorded 70 FOW and it gets deeper as you get closer to the dam, 120 was the deepest I found. Toronto is similar but 80 was the deepest. White lake is shaped like a bowl on the 17b side with close to 100 feet. I fished Kiamesha in hard water and was surprised to find 60 feet in a couple spots but did not get all over to really know just how deep it does get. Rio has one spot off the dam that gets close to 100+ feet but mostly averages around 40-50 through the straights. Rio is tough to fish with a down rigger because the bottom comes up real quick in lots of places. A good unit can show the thermocline in these lakes and it is right around 50 feet now. Baitfish in these lakes does vary to some degree. Rio, SB and Toronto are loaded with sawbellies/alewife. Not positive what is in White lake but the belly contents tells the story. I catch nice trout in the Mongaup river on both ends and they are usually loaded with crawfish and snails but not many smaller baitfishes. I suspect LLM feeds the bigger fish cannibal style with smaller fish of the same species and sunnies/perch unless it does have sawbellies in it. Frogs, mice and baby birds are favorites of the LM Bass and Pickerel in lots of these lakes and especially in the Bashakill. I have always wanted to get in to LLM with my kayak just to do some investigating and depth mapping. Sawbellies are easy to see on a calm morning boiling the surface in large schools.

Gam
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Post by: mr.clean on Jul 12, 2020, 06:44 PM
Loudmouth879 may you have a good time on Tuesday fishing lake Louise Marie. Gamalot,Hardwater thank you for the info. on Sullivan County lakes and your insights as to what  tactics will yield fish.

I hope all of the SENY Ice Shanty family is in a good health and having a nice Summer.
 Steve
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Post by: Gamalot on Jul 12, 2020, 07:33 PM
Try as I may Steve and with all the time I put in at the major reservoirs around here I have only ever caught walleyes in the Delaware and at Cliff Lake. Never caught a single one from White, SB or the Rio. I am a diehard trout fisherman winter, spring, summer and fall but damn if I can't get lucky with a wayward eye now and then. LLM should be a good fishing lake if you hit it early or late in the day or evening. Joe Hirschel owns the big house on the dam and I don't believe he is a fisherman at all. I will be surprised if it is any deeper than 30 feet but I have been surprised before around these lakes.

Gam
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 12, 2020, 09:48 PM
Yea I posted on MFF and no response  :-\ so figured I'd try here. Will definitely keep you guys posted on how I make out Tuesday. Gam I've caught 1 eye on SWB and that was with a spinnerbait about 15 years ago lol. I know a guy who has caught multiple out of white lake I've only fished there once
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Post by: mr.clean on Jul 13, 2020, 08:59 PM
 Gamalot it was only after joining Ice Shanty and MFF that I became aware of the various bodies of waters in South Eastern,NY. that contain walleye . Besides the Delaware river always thought I would have to venture to other parts of the state if I wanted to try and catch one.
 Steve
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Post by: Gamalot on Jul 13, 2020, 09:24 PM
Well Steve, Walleyes are certainly here in our local lakes. White lake, SB, Toronto, Mongaup Falls, Cliff lake and the Rio that I am positive of. Most that do get caught are not necessarily the species the fisherman was after. I have friends who fish Lake Erie and the Finger lake exclusively for the eyes and know very well how to target them in those lakes. They have come here to fish with me and did not catch a single one with the same technique they use up north. I heard a bunch of stories when the SB dam was being repaired and the lake was a small puddle and lots of guys hammered the eyes which probably put a serious damper on the population and future breeding success. I can't say if there are that many to make this area a good fishery for them just yet. I do know the DEC is stocking far more eyes than trout these days in our waters simply because the water temps are not now as suitable as they once were for good trout fishing and stocking. Places where I used to catch some very nice large trout now seem to hold more bass and pickerel and other smaller warm water fish like crappie and perch. Our waters here, if you believe the DEC bioligists are way more suitable for the walleys to take hold but so far I have not had any success except in the Delaware and a couple smaller lakes with eyes they were not legal size. Every time I rig and fish for walleyes I end up doing great on SM bass.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 14, 2020, 08:57 PM
Caught a mixed bag this morning fished from 6:30am-11am....I caught 5 fish we caught 12 total. LMB, SMB, 1 gill and 1 rock bass... took a little bit to get on them but got it figured out. Unfortunately I forgot my depth finder but judging from other places I've fished figure it probably averages 8ft-10ft deep. Had 5 bass spit the hook on me also. It's a little different fishing such a clear and weed free lake not use to that lol.
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Post by: mr.clean on Jul 14, 2020, 09:54 PM
Loudmouth879 thank you for the report of your trip to lake Louise Marie. Glad you and your friend located and caught fish.
Gamalot you can add Lake Huntington to the list of lakes with walleye don't know if the DEC stocks Huntington. But I've see photos of walleye caught from Lake Huntington  no idea how big or if there is a breeding population in the lake. Always a chance the walleye were transferred from the Delaware by the so called "Bucket Biologists" . Unfortunately for us fisherman the fish do not always follow the general location and feeding plans we know of for each species and make it a challenge for us to find and catch them on our trips.

 Steve
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Post by: Gamalot on Jul 15, 2020, 04:11 AM
Lots of the smaller and some of the private lakes in Sullivan have walleyes. In years back it was a pretty standard practice for guys to do bucket stocking from one lake to another and trout and walleye were the usual suspects. Loch Sheldrake lake has good eyes and I think Wanasink also but whether or not they are breeding on their own in each body is the question. Back in the early 60s a few guys caught trout and transplanted them in Masten lake. I never caught one but while snorkeling I did find a dead brown about 4 pounds someone had let go in the lake. Back then we never caught a bowfin in the bashakill but they sure are there now. A few guys each year when I was a kid went seriously after very large channel or Blue catfish that swam up from the Delaware in early spring to spawn. I don't know if they still spawn there or not but some monster cats did get landed with big deep sea tackle. There is no telling what we might find in any of these lakes because of bucket biologists and by natural wanderers that can get up from the main rivers. I know guys who have caught nice striped bass in the Delaware above Barryville. Trout need cold water to survive and thrive and most of these shallow water lakes get too warm this time of year. Walleyes can handle warmer water and actually are the better choice for stocking by the DEC.

Gam
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jul 15, 2020, 08:26 AM
Caught two walleyes back in the late 90s ..one in SWB and one in Toronto Res....but since the dam repairs and water release at SWB it is believed that some went south into Mongaup Falls Res and eventually into the Rio Res..my buddies have caught some undersize walleye at Mongaup Falls several yrs ago .

Loudmouth879 I would have thought that the lake would be deeper ..was it void of any visible stumps/structure ? How were the lily pads and other vegetation?
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Post by: Gamalot on Jul 15, 2020, 08:48 AM
Loudmouth left his electronics at home so I am sure his depths are just a guess. If anyone can get me on with my kayak I will go and do some depth checks. I will bet there is a spot with close to 30 feet deep.
Mongaup Falls has eyes and I have seen some good ones from there over 5 pounds. Same with the Rio but the numbers just are not there yet. SB took a major hit during the dam repair and I suspect any eggs laid during breeding season were destroyed when the water went out. All three of the Mongaup river reservoirs still have some trout in them but not like they did back in the 60s and 70s. I caught and released a 7 pound brown this spring in SB and was pretty surprised to even catch one there. Rio still gives up a few nice trout early in the year too but none are as good as decades ago. If the trout can and do lay eggs in the rivers flowing into these reservoirs there will always be some trout that make it. SM Bass and pickerel don't let many smaller fish live long enough to grow big though. Some calm days on the RIO I have seen huge schools of sawbellies boiling the surface and the same on Toronto. Lots of large bait balls show on my screen in all three big reservoirs and a few in Mongaup falls. These days if I want to trout fish I head to the Roundout and although the browns are getting fewer and farther between the Lake trout are thriving.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jul 15, 2020, 07:51 PM
Loudmouth879 I would have thought that the lake would be deeper ..was it void of any visible stumps/structure ? How were the lily pads and other vegetation?

I’m sure it is we pretty much stayed about 20-30 yards from shore. Not sure how deep the middle is. As for vegetation in spots there’s underwater grass and very few Lilly pads however where there were Lilly pads there were lmb. It appeared to me the main structure in the lake are docks as just about every house has one. No visible stumps..... my next spot to fish is treasure lake right next to llm.... again private but heard some good things about it and it’s about 1/4 the size of LLm so less places for the fish to hide
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Post by: mr.clean on Jul 15, 2020, 10:04 PM
Gamalot the more we exchange posts my knowledge of Sullivan County lakes and the fish species they contain increases . Also interesting to know Roundout Reservoir  holds Lake Trout thought there was only a small population of Lake trout in White Lake.

Loudmouth879 enjoy your visit to Treasure Lake.

Steve
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 09, 2020, 10:40 AM
Little survey request concerning yellow Perch from NYS DEC

https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/5858634/New-York-Yellow-Perch-Angler-Survey-Inland-Waters
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Post by: Gamalot on Oct 09, 2020, 10:57 AM
I wish they would show the results of these surveys. We all have different fishing habits and different tastes. I personally don't fish for perch but I do catch enough of them. Most get tossed back unless they are exceptionally large like 12+ inches or if they are hooked badly and will not survive. Eagles have to eat too so on SB, Toronto and a few other local lakes I fish I have fed them fish that I was sure would not live. I have no issues with those here who enjoy fishing for perch by the buckets, I just hate cleaning a big bunch of them after a long day on the ice.
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Post by: mr.clean on Oct 10, 2020, 04:19 PM
 Hardwater diehard thank you for the link to the DEC perch survey.  Gamalot I agree would be nice to see the survey results before we hear about any change in the fishing regulations with regards to perch. May both of you gentlemen and your families be healthy.  I hope each of you is having a good open water fishing season.
 Steve
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Nov 18, 2020, 06:50 PM
Seeing some ice on a couple ponds!
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 09, 2020, 11:25 AM
Hope everyone is having as good of a 2020 as they can and didn't get bit by the covid bug..... driving around today in OC a lot of the ponds were skimmed over looks like the water temps are there for a change after this weekend the weather looks good to possibly put us on the ice in January.... been a while since I fished in the beginning of January lol
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Post by: mr.clean on Dec 09, 2020, 07:09 PM
Loudmouth879 good to see you back here on Ice Shanty. I noticed similar with regards to small ponds during a drive on Monday.Hopefully the weather cooperates and we can be fishing in early January.Have a good Holiday season.
  Steve
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 10, 2020, 06:08 AM
Thanks Loudmouth. I was around Sullivan county yesterday and of course there is no safe ice but I was pleased to find over an inch at shore in spots with some bodies of water almost iced over! I hope you all have been well and look forward to some good fish stories!
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Post by: delawareriver on Dec 11, 2020, 07:57 PM
Been meaning to try white lake last few years but never made it, been sucking it up and making the trip to George and Otsego. How's the lake trout fishing at white lake?
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Post by: Gamalot on Dec 11, 2020, 08:41 PM
IMO just keep going north if you want LT. Yes, they are in White Lake but damn few are ever caught so I would not target it for them and I live real close.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 14, 2020, 08:22 AM
Been meaning to try white lake last few years but never made it, been sucking it up and making the trip to George and Otsego. How's the lake trout fishing at white lake?
Yeah probably won't catch a laker,(but you might), and  there is a nice mix of fish there.  I would love to hear about your ventures upstate.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: delawareriver on Dec 14, 2020, 09:21 AM
Thanks guys. Looking like a bunch of day trips this year (wife is paranoid plus have 7 month kid at home so don't really wanna take the risk staying in hotels for multiple days) was hoping to make a hour and half trip instead of 3-4 hour trip. With that said lg has been a blast the last few years especiallywhen there's enough ice to get away from the heavily fished areas, Otsego we always seemed to hit on the wrong days, friends have 40-50 fish days the day before to get skunked the day we show up to fish. Did catch a few here and there. Fourth lake was tough, no Lakers over 3 days but did find a mid lake hump and pounded a dozen 3+lb smallies off of. Well worth the trip upstate instead of fishing the same waters over and over.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 17, 2020, 06:46 PM
How do you guys think the ice has held up after all the snow? I'm sure big lakes that havent froze yet will be fine with fresh ice soon but small ponds that might have locked up early might be hard to fish with all the snow insulating the ice and preventing more from forming.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 17, 2020, 07:15 PM
The smaller/shallow lakes seemed to be froze over before the storm...lower Sullivan County ...maybe skim to 1/2 inch ...its probably a slushy mess now as temps were in the 20s for most of the night ...and broke above 32 for at least 2 hrs today ..23F now ..going to 10F tonight. If the next 10 day hold true temperature wise (as predicted) there maybe some smaller bodies of water that have a chance for good ice making. Lower Sullivan county did not get the 24 inches as predicted ..12-18 inches and the further north the more now there is ..my prediction ...as always the first week in January could have some walkable ice ...but last year I found some walkable ice on 12/20/19 ..I may venture out and see if that body has walkable ice this Sunday. last year was tough ..had to fish when it was froze and not when you wanted or could seemed to be the norm.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 18, 2020, 06:47 AM
Going by my nearest local pond, Crane pond at the end of Cold Spring road where it meets Oakland Valley road. One day it has a nice coat of skim ice and the next day it is wide open with waves.
We got around 18 inches from this storm and I have not ventured far from home since. I am pretty sure some farm ponds that are isolated from the winds could be locked up and near safe while those that get wind blown will be a little later. It is a double edge sword this time of year because the small ponds without the wind hold the snow on top as an insulator while the ones that get the winds get blown off and single digit temps builds good clear ice. I have not even looked at any of my ice gear yet this year because all through the hunting season we had almost zero snow and many days well above 45-50. While cleaning up the snow with the blower and plow blade every time I got off the blacktop and over grass it was a real mess because the ground is not yet frozen. If I have to guess at this point I doubt we will have safe ice on any of the big lakes until well into January unless we get and keep a deep arctic freeze for a few weeks. Pray for winds to blow this insulating snow off the large bodies and help the cold to make solid clear ice rather than the white ice that is far weaker. Just be safe out there and we know there are some here who have the itch to get out early while others wait for the conditions to set up for the right thickness.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 18, 2020, 08:30 AM
Thanks for the updates Gam and Hardwater. Looks like we will be waiting at least another week or more.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: delawareriver on Dec 18, 2020, 11:21 AM
Best case is the ones with skim ice, the weight of the snow sinks the ice and freezes the slush on cold nights like tonight. Not great ice but definitely fishable. Just won't hold up well when we get a warm up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Dec 19, 2020, 11:08 AM
Looking out the window at the two ponds by my house they're a slushy mess now... they had skim ice before the storm.... Some of my memories that fb decides to pop up for me showed me fishing 7 years ago at this time.... those were the days
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 19, 2020, 08:00 PM
Well delaware you hit it right on the spot, me and my buddy decided to look around for ourselves and found a spot in Sullivan where the original black ice sank and the slush on top froze. Total of 5-6 inches with 3 inches of hard white ice and 2-3 inches of hard black ice. Super fishable, ice was booming all day long.

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 19, 2020, 09:28 PM
NYBasser congratulations to you and your friend on finding ice you felt comfortable fishing on and putting some crappie and yellow perch on top of the ice.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 20, 2020, 09:07 AM
Nice job Basser!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Dec 20, 2020, 09:26 AM
Thanks guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: delawareriver on Dec 21, 2020, 09:17 AM
Well delaware you hit it right on the spot, me and my buddy decided to look around for ourselves and found a spot in Sullivan where the original black ice sank and the slush on top froze. Total of 5-6 inches with 3 inches of hard white ice and 2-3 inches of hard black ice. Super fishable, ice was booming all day long.

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Awesome man. Same thing happened down my way, had less black ice and more slush ice. Decided to wait for my muskie and walleye spots to be litte safer but had a bunch of friends out banging on the panfish ponds
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Dec 22, 2020, 09:53 AM
same situation at colgate pond in greene county yesterday.  about 4 inches crap ice age 2 inches clear.  caught some brookies while my girlfriend snowboarded at hunter
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jigger nut on Dec 22, 2020, 07:23 PM
Hello new member here. My name is Walt. I live in Orange county. Hope to get more time on the ice this year. Good luck to everyone.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 22, 2020, 07:28 PM
Hello new member here. My name is Walt. I live in Orange county. Hope to get more time on the ice this year. Good luck to everyone.

Welcome aboard ...be sure to add your location ...county and state to your profile . Here is to hoping the predicted cold spell locks some local waters up before the new year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 23, 2020, 08:47 PM
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Dec 23, 2020, 10:37 PM
 Jigger nut welcome to Ice Shanty.
 Tipup28 thank you for the video,congratulations on finding ice that you feel comfortable fishing on and having a good first outing.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Dec 24, 2020, 06:24 AM

pike AND musky in that little pond?.....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 24, 2020, 06:39 AM
If that pond or lake does have big Pike and Musky in it you can bet those little slime dart Pickerel live in fear. Nice video and I won't ask exact details but it would be good to hear about where in the Northern Catskills you found safe ice and how thick it is. I hate that snow/slush type of ice but that can change pretty quickly if the predictions for today and next week hold true. The report says heavy and warm rains today with 50* which should hammer the snow on the ice and then followed by single digit temps that could be a great sign.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 24, 2020, 07:59 AM
Yup! Tiger muskies have been stocked for about ten years or so and northerns have been introduced via illegal stocking. Both are rare to hook into but I have heard reliable confirmed reports for both.

There was about 3" of black ice as a base and 2-4" of white ice on top. Too bad the weather today will destroy a lot of it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 24, 2020, 08:08 AM
From just driving around lower Sullivan County ..I have seen several anglers on ice ..It does appear most of the snow was blown away during the storm ...meaning less snow atop the ice ...and if any snow was left has melted into the ice . Now with this rain on the way ..I believe will melt into the ice as well ... just adding to the overall total of thickness once the BIG CHILL arrives . It will probably be a mixed bag of ice thicknesses on any body of water ...so SPUD ...SPUD...aannnndddd SPUD some more . I also believe there is no chance for black ice ..unless a body of water was completely barren of any ice ...like the bigger lakes or lakes with partial ice . I expect to be trying/checking my usual first ice spots possibly Sunday or Monday...with a buddy ..ice chisel ..throw bag ..and my Striker Ice Trekker Bibs.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 24, 2020, 08:49 AM
I drove past Rio yesterday and not a drop of ice on it except in the cove just past the public launch. Waiting to hear some accurate reports from White and SB before I even think about fishing. I would bet Morningside has ice but not sure how thick it is. Small farm ponds are the way to go for now but better days are coming if this cold front sticks around.
I would suggest we don't talk too much about all the fun we will be having soon. If Cuomo hears about it he will be closing ice fishing down too!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Dec 24, 2020, 10:03 AM
Heard from a friend who lives by Morningside that there was a group of guys ice fishing on the far side of the lake from the launch on Monday, but the ice didn't look great. He didn't check thickness. Loch Sheldrake had sketchy ice by the launch and open water on the far side.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jigger nut on Dec 25, 2020, 01:09 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ! Lets all hope & pray for some good & safe ice all the way thru March ! Walt
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Sm94427p on Dec 25, 2020, 01:25 PM
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE ! Lets all hope & pray for some good & safe ice all the way thru March ! Walt

Yea man im from dutchess and I already have a feeling ill be driving way north this year
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Dec 26, 2020, 06:08 AM
pike AND musky in that little pond?.....
Looks like North lake to me. That is the only lake in the catskills with tiger muskies. North south lake freezes early because of the elevation
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 26, 2020, 05:05 PM
Made it out before the rain hit last Tuesday. Private lake in Sullivan.  Rewarded with a few good ones! Stay safe out there, tight lines!
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Dec 26, 2020, 06:08 PM
Did some scouting in sullivan with Dave237 unable to find any save ice nor did we see anyone on the lakes we passed and did not check hopefully this weekend wont be a wash with this up coming storm Friday
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 27, 2020, 05:21 PM
I drove past Rio yesterday and not a drop of ice on it except in the cove just past the public launch. Waiting to hear some accurate reports from White and SB before I even think about fishing. I would bet Morningside has ice but not sure how thick it is. Small farm ponds are the way to go for now but better days are coming if this cold front sticks around.
I would suggest we don't talk too much about all the fun we will be having soon. If Cuomo hears about it he will be closing ice fishing down too!
Lol! That makes my day brother!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Dec 28, 2020, 01:42 PM
Hahahaha
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 01, 2021, 07:01 AM
Happy New Year everyone. Scouting earlier this week found everything from open water to just barely walkable @ 2+inches. The weather seems to be keeping us in a tease! Lol
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 02, 2021, 10:26 PM
Voting for the 2021 NYS badge is up

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=380258.0 (https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=380258.0)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 03, 2021, 10:46 AM
Thanks Loudmouth, They are all nice!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: River_Rat on Jan 03, 2021, 06:41 PM
Im new and posting to see the conditions board. I had 2 inch of ice on my backyard pond today in Gardiner NY.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 03, 2021, 08:00 PM
 Welcome River-Rat to Ice Shanty.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 04, 2021, 06:06 AM
Welcome River_Rat!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: AdamR on Jan 05, 2021, 10:14 AM
New to the area and excited to get started!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ICEHOLE on Jan 06, 2021, 07:21 PM
Anybody fishing fourth lake yet?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 06, 2021, 08:43 PM
Anybody fishing fourth lake yet?

That's prob a question for the northern ny guys
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ICEHOLE on Jan 07, 2021, 04:09 AM
That's prob a question for the northern ny guys
Good point. I used search function and it landed me here. Trying to abide by the rules and not post in general NY threads
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 07, 2021, 05:06 AM
Haply new years everyone. Anyone been on ice in Sullivan this past week planning on taking the trip up this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 07, 2021, 09:13 AM
Anybody fishing fourth lake yet?
Haven’t heard about fourth but lots of other lakes in the area have 5-7”
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 07, 2021, 06:49 PM
 Is anyone Fishing jn Dutchess and Ulster l County? I’d love to know just to get on the ice. I don’t wanna know about your honey holes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Sm94427p on Jan 08, 2021, 02:33 AM
Is anyone Fishing jn Dutchess and Ulster l County? I’d love to know just to get on the ice. I don’t wanna know about your honey holes.

im in langrageville and i was thinking of getting the kayak ready haha
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 08, 2021, 05:50 AM
It’s getting very frustrating.  We are so close, but so far...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 08, 2021, 06:10 AM
Small ...shallow ..private/no public access lakes and ponds have some fishable ice in lower Sullivan County..the larger public access lakes have a ways to go yet. Morningside park is a public lake and is pretty shallow but have not heard anything about ice conditions .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 08, 2021, 06:36 AM
I drove past Morningside yesterday and did see a few groups out on the ice. No clue how thick it is but it was a promising sign. I hope to make my rounds this weekend but from what I am seeing with my local area ponds I don't hold great hope for any of the bigger lakes just yet.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Andrushkin on Jan 08, 2021, 08:10 AM
Morningside had 3 to 4 inches of garbage ice. Friends were fishing yesterday.

Not my cup of tea, ill wait. If you desperate to get out head out to northwest. Fishable ice within striking distance.

Andre
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Jan 08, 2021, 12:54 PM
polar vortex coming at the end of the month (I hope)
Title: LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO FISH IN SULLIVAN COUNTY NY
Post by: ERIKP on Jan 08, 2021, 02:33 PM
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WARE I CAN FIND SAFE ICE TO FISH IN SULLIVAN COUNTY NY
Title: Re: LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO FISH IN SULLIVAN COUNTY NY
Post by: EliotGValad on Jan 08, 2021, 02:53 PM
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31157.html
Title: Re: LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO FISH IN SULLIVAN COUNTY NY
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 08, 2021, 03:24 PM
CAN ANYONE TELL ME WARE I CAN FIND SAFE ICE TO FISH IN SULLIVAN COUNTY NY
Good look, take a spud
Title: Re: LOOKING FOR A PLACE TO FISH IN SULLIVAN COUNTY NY
Post by: Sm94427p on Jan 08, 2021, 03:44 PM
look north or on small bodies of water if you have the itch bad enough
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 08, 2021, 05:38 PM
Yesterdays winds opened up some previous iced over lakes ..still ice making temperatures in the forecast ..tread lightly and carry a spud/chisel . I am on the board with two dink perch for my 2021 season.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 08, 2021, 07:21 PM
 Thank you , Gamalot, Andrushkin and Hardwater diehard for the ice conditions reports and what you have observed while traveling around Sullivan County.
ERIKP welcome to Ice Shanty and the Southern New York thread. Just a suggestion depending on your location and how far you have to drive to reach Sullivan County you may want to wait until Sunday to go fishing and see what anyone posts tomorrow in this thread or in the Small waters/Sullivan County thread found in the New York reports& Conditions Forum.

Everyone have a good weekend rember your spud,ice picks and other safety gear if planing to fish this weekend.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 09, 2021, 04:46 AM
I would think Lake Superior in Bethel, or Waneta would have safe ice.  The forecast is pretty optimistic. Good luck this weekend and be safe.
 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 09, 2021, 04:47 AM
 :-\
It’s getting very frustrating.  We are so close, but so far...
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 09, 2021, 01:18 PM
Here is the latest ice report from my personal ride today, Saturday 1/9/21. Bring a boat and open water gear if you want to fish any of these bodies I personally went to today. White Lake, Swinging Bridge and Toronto are all still wide open water. There are guys out on Morningside with between 4-6 inches. Most of the small ponds I past by look to be locked up but most are private and I did not drill holes. My final pass-by was the Roundout reservoir and it is wide open just like the rest.
If you really need an ice fishing fix now then head north to much higher elevations but be sure to check those boards first before wasting your time.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 09, 2021, 02:30 PM
Thank you for the update.  I’m finishing the honey-do list to get out if we have safe ice locally.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 09, 2021, 04:40 PM
 Superior had open water and people fishing on ice! Anyone ever fish Chestnut Ridge? It is behind Superior and is a walk from Puckyhuddle rd. I used to fish it a bit and it was rich with panfish and pickerel.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Jan 09, 2021, 05:14 PM
Back in the day I used to drive in the dirt road from Pucky whatever Rd. to Chestnuts south shore and fish it with my kickboat. Only twice. Haven’t been there in years since, has the road been gated?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 09, 2021, 06:30 PM
 Last year  the gate was closed.  Just was thinking about it when I was writing about  Superior. I was considering the walk. It's not too bad.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 09, 2021, 06:35 PM
Superior had open water and people fishing on ice! Anyone ever fish Chestnut Ridge? It is behind Superior and is a walk from Puckyhuddle rd. I used to fish it a bit and it was rich with panfish and pickerel.
It’s got ice if you want to walk not picked clean like superior tho hopefully the walk keeps it that way superior has more ice on it then you think
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 09, 2021, 06:44 PM
It’s got ice if you want to walk not picked clean like superior tho hopefully the walk keeps it that way superior has more ice on it then you think
It looked like Superior had good ice where it had it. Lake Huntington was probably fishable on the "school side" where the ice has stayed. Just not enough by the launch. Wonder if no gas augers applies to chestnut?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 10, 2021, 05:23 AM
It looked like Superior had good ice where it had it. Lake Huntington was probably fishable on the "school side" where the ice has stayed. Just not enough by the launch. Wonder if no gas augers applies to chestnut?
Rip the gas can’t see anyone bothering you, message me on how you make out up in there
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Post by: Goose1228 on Jan 10, 2021, 11:24 AM
Hi everyone. I have a question about live bait. Has anyone been stopped by DEC officers asking for a receipt for their live bait? I'm a little confused on the regulations. I was thinking about buying some bait in bulk for the winter from a tackle shop that I like to use near work in Connecticut and would be keeping them in a stock tank at my house. I read that the bait must be certified and a receipt within 2 weeks. If i buy the bait in bulk it would be for the season so closer to 1-2 months. Just trying to figure out if it's worth buying in bulk and if a receipt from the bait shop would be sufficient or if it's not worth it because of the regulations.
-Goose
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 10, 2021, 02:08 PM
Hi Goose, back a few years ago when they started that bait receipt regulation I was asked for it exactly one time by an ECO and have never been asked again. I won't tell you to go against the regs but I doubt you would even be asked. Another thought considering you are in fact buying certified disease free bait and have the receipt plus the fact you kept them quarantined in a home tank and not in a pond I would think a judge would toss any ticket you might get with a warning. This of course is just my opinion but I would do the same you are doing if I had a suitable tank set up. I often buy 3-4 dozen bait at a time and the guy at the bait store loads me up with probably 5-6 dozen. They live in my small 8 gallon bait bucket with air and regular water changes for a couple months easily. I just carry the original receipt and never worry about it.
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Post by: greensider on Jan 10, 2021, 02:22 PM
Never been asked and actually asked myself if they wanted to see it and no was the response
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Post by: Goose1228 on Jan 10, 2021, 03:00 PM
Thanks Gam and greensider. That’s what I was thinking. I’ve personally never been asked for receipts for my bait.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 10, 2021, 03:42 PM
Hi everyone. I have a question about live bait. Has anyone been stopped by DEC officers asking for a receipt for their live bait? I'm a little confused on the regulations. I was thinking about buying some bait in bulk for the winter from a tackle shop that I like to use near work in Connecticut and would be keeping them in a stock tank at my house. I read that the bait must be certified and a receipt within 2 weeks. If i buy the bait in bulk it would be for the season so closer to 1-2 months. Just trying to figure out if it's worth buying in bulk and if a receipt from the bait shop would be sufficient or if it's not worth it because of the regulations.
-Goose
It's the law so you're always taking a chance. I have asked and they haven't wanted to see it.......and then they have also asked for it. It's a chance.
 
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Post by: Dave327 on Jan 10, 2021, 03:56 PM
I’m glad you guys had good luck with the DEC about bait recipes. I personally have have had the DEC ask to see my receipt on several occasions. I also believe the law is you can only have the amount of bait that is stated on your receipt. You can be fined for all bait fish over that amount . I have never had an officer count my bait but they could if they wanted to.
I’m m not saying you won’t get away with possessing expired bait, or that you will be asked to show a receipt but there is definitely a chance  you will be asked.
Just adding my two cents. As always check the state regulations or call your local DEC office.
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Post by: dwitte62 on Jan 10, 2021, 05:42 PM
I once had an officer ask me for my bait receipt. when i showed it to him he said it wasnt legal. it had the shop name and address on it but he said he would visit the shop and talk to the owner about it.
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Post by: Jigger nut on Jan 10, 2021, 11:03 PM
I have not fished Superior in a couple of years but every time i was there I was always asked to see a bait receipt by atleast 1 or 2 DEC officers that were walking around checking !
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Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 11, 2021, 04:22 AM
I have not fished Superior in a couple of years but every time i was there I was always asked to see a bait receipt by atleast 1 or 2 DEC officers that were walking around checking !
You don’t even need bait at superior there’s no fish anymore regardless  ;D ; was north tho close to vt yesterday and they can’t bring there bait they bought in vt back over they where gunna dump it into lake I took all the shiners long story short
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 12, 2021, 06:08 AM
Yesterday morning @7:30 am there was skim ice on 90% of White Lake. I forgot to check temp. At 8pm on my way back through it was 23 f. Maybe we are getting somewhere. Wonder if we will get on SWB this year as well.
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Post by: moose66 on Jan 12, 2021, 03:51 PM

(https://i.postimg.cc/qzZ3KkKs/1-CAEF5-F0-60-CF-4-C57-AF80-09255492-DA60.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzZ3KkKs)
Not a bad first day
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 12, 2021, 04:57 PM
Weather looks good once we get through Wednesday Thursday and Friday.... ice will be here soon!
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Post by: Tightliness on Jan 13, 2021, 10:40 AM
Looking to fish either north-south lake, morningside, or Lake Superior tomorrow. I’ve never been to any of them. Would anyone be able to recommend one over the other as far as general production goes? Would like to chase flags all day and maybe jig a few perch or crappie up
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 13, 2021, 10:47 AM
Weather looks good once we get through Wednesday Thursday and Friday.... ice will be here soon!

Hope so ..Accuweather has some great temperatures forecasted in the near future in my area  ..Wunderground has yet to subscribe to the Polar Vortex band wagon
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Post by: moose66 on Jan 13, 2021, 11:20 AM
Looking to fish either north-south lake, morningside, or Lake Superior tomorrow. I’ve never been to any of them. Would anyone be able to recommend one over the other as far as general production goes? Would like to chase flags all day and maybe jig a few perch or crappie up
Try north/south we generally have decent days. Decent perch and pickerel will keep you busy
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Post by: Sm94427p on Jan 13, 2021, 12:38 PM
Well I’ll be dragging my dutchess county behind to the north country this sat maybe in a few weeks the local stuff will be better
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 14, 2021, 02:44 AM
Yesterday I went from a lake higher up near Roscoe where people were snowmobiling down to white lake where there is only a few inches in spots. Amazing how a half hour ride can make a difference.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 14, 2021, 09:50 AM
Highland lake contest

https://www.facebook.com/events/226972215584991




(https://i.postimg.cc/xNdPmGSS/mrhc1.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/xNdPmGSS)
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Post by: Nystangkid on Jan 14, 2021, 08:24 PM
Went to mangaup and waneta. Mangaup had 5 inches. Be careful on waneta. it was not uniform. Anywhere from 2 inches on up to 6. Happy fishing!
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 15, 2021, 06:38 AM
Went to mangaup and waneta. Mangaup had 5 inches. Be careful on waneta. it was not uniform. Anywhere from 2 inches on up to 6. Happy fishing!
I pass through there a lot during deer season. There are big patches on Waneta that stay open a little longer. It seems more like springs than methane. Thanks for the update.  Thanks Diehard for the contest info. 
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 15, 2021, 07:14 AM
Sullivan County King of the ICE

https://www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org/copy-of-king-of-the-ice?fbclid=IwAR3MfgUktdAHec3orfyppo9o241cd1c8OcC_jEtYEHWpK04zbPUQZ-OwasI


(https://i.postimg.cc/yDN5S1JM/ko121.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/yDN5S1JM)
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Post by: jiignut on Jan 15, 2021, 08:43 AM
Waneta. Roadside mid-lake where the road is closest to lake there’s a creek coming in and it’s mostly from underground so that cove can be sketchy. The southern end is shallower with no inlets and first to be fishable ice. I fish often in summer down that way around the lily pad islands with stump fields underneath. That’s where the Bass and Crappies hang out. Surprisingly rarely if ever a pickerel with all that structure. I guess they really do like the grass.
 
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Post by: Tightliness on Jan 15, 2021, 10:04 AM
Fished waneta on Tuesday down toward the deep end. Drilled 25+ holes and didn’t find less than 6in of ice but stayed along the shoreline opposite to the road
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jigger nut on Jan 15, 2021, 07:23 PM
I thought Waneta was private ?
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 16, 2021, 03:40 AM
I thought Waneta was private ?
It has public access . Towards the spillway. There is handicap access as well.
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 16, 2021, 06:35 AM
Can anyone verify how much rain fell last night in Monticello.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 16, 2021, 07:13 AM
Can anyone verify how much rain fell last night in Monticello.

scroll down FTR we have a coating to an inch of snow ..35 F as I type gonna be sloppy out there

https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/ny/rock-hill/KMSV
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 16, 2021, 11:22 AM
Can anyone verify how much rain fell last night in Monticello.
I can tell you that ice wasn't bothered much. Was out on a public lake this morning 5 solid inches. I would absolutely use caution, but there is ice to be had. A few bass and that was it.
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Post by: Jigger nut on Jan 17, 2021, 12:22 AM
thanks Beachwood
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 17, 2021, 07:54 AM
I can tell you that ice wasn't bothered much. Was out on a public lake this morning 5 solid inches. I would absolutely use caution, but there is ice to be had. A few bass and that was it.

I concur with this ...as my local lake was 5" yesterday ..not much different then last week .
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Post by: yuranB on Jan 17, 2021, 02:40 PM
Does anyone know if ice fishing is allowed on Rondout reservoir and Ashokan?
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 17, 2021, 02:49 PM
YUP! I know and the answer is NO!
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 17, 2021, 02:51 PM
Does anyone know if ice fishing is allowed on Rondout reservoir and Ashokan?

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31426.html
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Post by: njmar75 on Jan 17, 2021, 02:58 PM
Hello...does anybody knows any lakes near Monticello with good ice and public access? Thanks
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Post by: yuranB on Jan 18, 2021, 07:44 AM
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/31426.html

Thanks
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Post by: greensider on Jan 18, 2021, 07:53 AM
Absolutely no ice fishing on west of the Hudson nyc reservoirs
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 18, 2021, 07:59 AM
Bait shop update for Sullivan County.

There could be more places but here is what I do know NOW for 2021
Any other places I missed please just add them to this list.

Sports Nuts in Rock Hill
Farm and Home store in Monticello on 17B just past Maplewood Auto
Agway in Liberty
Fur Fin and Feather in Livingston Manor

In the border counties there is Tom's in Fair Oaks-Orange County and Tom's Taxidermy in Wawarsing-Ulster County
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 18, 2021, 02:16 PM
Nice day. Couple gills, couple big pickerel, and a big largemouth. People are out and fishing. Hope you all enjoyed as well.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 18, 2021, 08:27 PM
Nice day. Couple gills, couple big pickerel, and a big largemouth. People are out and fishing. Hope you all enjoyed as well.

I must agree ..wind was a little tough at 2:30 pm but died down after dark ..but got 3 crappie 10 in plus after dark ..tested some new USB lumenoodel knock off lighting as well as my Milwaukee M18 700 lumen light ..both will be game changers in my hub and outside crappie fishing ...and I only drilled two holes to boot .
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Post by: Tightliness on Jan 20, 2021, 04:30 PM
Plan on trying white lake for the first time on hard water tomorrow. Going to go out from the public launch. Anyone have any tips for ice fishing this lake? Would like to target perch, crappie, and walleye
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Post by: greensider on Jan 21, 2021, 04:56 AM
Someone gave a tip on a good lure and someone got mad wth it’s not like a secret lake was givin out
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 21, 2021, 06:17 AM
Plan on trying white lake for the first time on hard water tomorrow. Going to go out from the public launch. Anyone have any tips for ice fishing this lake? Would like to target perch, crappie, and walleye
I am surely not the White Lake expert, but what success I have found has come from using the contour map and fishing 5-20 ft of water of points drop offs etc. The shallows right off the launch often hold some nice panfish working the area  behind the restaurants. good luck
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Post by: varioussortsoftrout on Jan 21, 2021, 02:34 PM
On a more positive note, the wunderground forecast looks like we ~might~ get some ice down in westchester.
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Post by: alexg425 on Jan 21, 2021, 04:18 PM
drove up to wampus just now, locked up with skim ice, hopefully the wind doesn't do too much damage tomorrow and thickens things up.  Next week/weekend is looking good. 
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Post by: Matt_Perch on Jan 21, 2021, 05:12 PM
On a more positive note, the wunderground forecast looks like we ~might~ get some ice down in westchester.

Im hoping to get on some long island ice by the end of next week. Theres a slim chance one can dream lol
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 21, 2021, 06:32 PM
Just had a fresh batch of pickerel fish cakes for dinner. ;D
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Post by: tryin to catch Champy on Jan 22, 2021, 05:25 PM
A few people out on East Branch in Brewster today.  Didn't get out to check conditions. Will stop by over the weekend to take a better look.
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Post by: Jigger nut on Jan 22, 2021, 06:30 PM
Does anyone know when the Swan Lake ice fishing contest is ? I was told buy someone its next Saturday. Usually they have it on a Sunday ! If anyone knows please reply. Thanks. Walt.
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 23, 2021, 03:53 AM
Does anyone know when the Swan Lake ice fishing contest is ? I was told buy someone its next Saturday. Usually they have it on a Sunday ! If anyone knows please reply. Thanks. Walt.
I think there is a spot on this site for contests, The Sullivan Co. Federation for sportsman is having a youth contest on 1/30 I believe. It is also on their website. Good luck to those fishing today I was out last night. Started off with some promise but then died off. Lake was lifeless by nine.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 23, 2021, 06:38 AM
Does anyone know when the Swan Lake ice fishing contest is ? I was told buy someone its next Saturday. Usually they have it on a Sunday ! If anyone knows please reply. Thanks. Walt.

https://www.facebook.com/658018180944474/posts/1652836004796015/
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 23, 2021, 07:24 AM
Funny The last post on the S.W.V.F. D. facebook is from 2018! I will try calling if someone else doesn't know anything.
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Post by: bigace on Jan 23, 2021, 02:12 PM
Anybody know if white pond or lake Gilead have safe ice yet? Dying to get out and waste my time on the ice!
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Post by: moose66 on Jan 23, 2021, 03:46 PM
Took a ride through some of Harriman today. Shockingly all red flags. Silver mine looked locked up. Tiorati had one little piece of open water damn near in the middle. Couldn’t get the rest of the park had to hit the circle and head to work. Hopefully with the upcoming temps we may get a shot this year
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Post by: kbaez on Jan 23, 2021, 05:32 PM
Fished up in Sullivan managed about 26 fish kept mixed bag gills, crappy, perch and pickerel and about a dozen or so on the smaller size released
(https://i.postimg.cc/FYdSPGJw/4-E0944-B3-96-ED-409-A-BEB1-492-B2-D077236.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYdSPGJw)
Be back at it tomorrow
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 23, 2021, 08:50 PM
Fished up in Sullivan managed about 26 fish kept mixed bag gills, crappy, perch and pickerel and about a dozen or so on the smaller size released
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Be back at it tomorrow

Good to see some action finally. Just a heads up K, a buddy a few years back did exactly what I see in your photo with his auger. One of his pals slipped on the ice and fell on the uncovered auger blade and ended up with over 100 stitches and nearly lost his arm. If you don't want to keep it covered at least stuff the sharp edges down inside the sled and don't leave it hanging out. Don't shoot the messenger here, my buddy will be paying off his buddies $65,000 surgery bill for the next 20 years and that is a fact!
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Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 23, 2021, 09:08 PM
Fished up in Sullivan managed about 26 fish kept mixed bag gills, crappy, perch and pickerel and about a dozen or so on the smaller size released
(https://i.postimg.cc/FYdSPGJw/4-E0944-B3-96-ED-409-A-BEB1-492-B2-D077236.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/FYdSPGJw)
Be back at it tomorrow
It was cold out today! Nice job you earned it!
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Post by: Vasquez ice bandits on Jan 24, 2021, 11:21 AM
 I check Gilead yesterday and it wasn't locked yet, its been too windy.
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Post by: Slabs247 on Jan 24, 2021, 06:08 PM
Got the lady out for her first ice. She out fished me of course🙈. Wind was brutal in Sullivan today.  Tight lines and be safe out there.
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Post by: Corndog on Jan 24, 2021, 07:16 PM
Took a ride through some of Harriman today. Shockingly all red flags. Silver mine looked locked up. Tiorati had one little piece of open water damn near in the middle. Couldn’t get the rest of the park had to hit the circle and head to work. Hopefully with the upcoming temps we may get a shot this year

Took the spud bar to Sebego, sketchy by the launch but better along the shore.
Kanawauke was open by the road the separates the north and south parts.
Silvermine had an open spot as you head out from the channel to the left.
Tiorati, as you mentioned, had the open spot.
I didn't check Welch.
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Post by: dougie on Jan 25, 2021, 07:23 AM
Got out in Sullivan yesterday. That is the coldest my hands have been in a long time...LOL. Near Superior 8 inches managed 4 perch and 1 pickerel.

(https://i.postimg.cc/6yP5qXJT/fish.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6yP5qXJT)
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 25, 2021, 06:05 PM
Managed to walk on water this afternoon for about 2 or 3 hours the Tuned Up Custom Rods bullwhip got a work out today caught 25-30 crappie kept 16 all between 9" and 11" if it wasn't for the Marcum would've never caught one they were suspended so high.
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Post by: resjudicata on Jan 25, 2021, 07:59 PM
Looking for a spot that might be good for this weekend... any recommendations? the closer to manhattan the better, but an hour drive aint so bad.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 25, 2021, 08:20 PM
Managed to walk on water this afternoon for about 2 or 3 hours the Tuned Up Custom Rods bullwhip got a work out today caught 25-30 crappie kept 16 all between 9" and 11" if it wasn't for the Marcum would've never caught one they were suspended so high.
marcum for the win
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 26, 2021, 05:15 AM
Just ordered the m3l
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 26, 2021, 06:19 AM
Just ordered the m3l
There news mx7 is sick can chart out all these unmapped Sullivan lakes with that unit just by drilling lots of holes and using the auto chart feature
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 26, 2021, 06:47 AM
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Finally got out. It felt good to get out with good friends.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 26, 2021, 09:41 AM
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Finally got out. It felt good to get out with good friends.
No haul kB! Ice is finally safe in spots in Dutchess and Putnam!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Jan 26, 2021, 01:23 PM
Heard people got out on White Pond, middle branch East Branch, and Diverting in putnam.  I checked wampus and its still a no-go, found 3 inches at Mohansic but got kicked off by parks staff (lol). Also heard they dropped boyd corners and the ice is shot. Anyone been around muscoot or amawalk or cross river?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 26, 2021, 04:12 PM
Good to see some action finally. Just a heads up K, a buddy a few years back did exactly what I see in your photo with his auger. One of his pals slipped on the ice and fell on the uncovered auger blade and ended up with over 100 stitches and nearly lost his arm. If you don't want to keep it covered at least stuff the sharp edges down inside the sled and don't leave it hanging out. Don't shoot the messenger here, my buddy will be paying off his buddies $65,000 surgery bill for the next 20 years and that is a fact!
will definitely keep that in mind thanks. Was trying to allow the sun to melt the frozen water off the blades so i could pit the cover on but i will definitely be mindful next time
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kbaez on Jan 26, 2021, 04:13 PM
Got out in Sullivan yesterday. That is the coldest my hands have been in a long time...LOL. Near Superior 8 inches managed 4 perch and 1 pickerel.

(https://i.postimg.cc/6yP5qXJT/fish.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/6yP5qXJT) you wouldn’t  happen to have given a few guys a ride back ti there trucks with quads did you?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 26, 2021, 04:29 PM
Heard people got out on White Pond, middle branch East Branch, and Diverting in putnam.  I checked wampus and its still a no-go, found 3 inches at Mohansic but got kicked off by parks staff (lol). Also heard they dropped boyd corners and the ice is shot. Anyone been around muscoot or amawalk or cross river?
Cross River, Gilead, West Branch, Gleneida are wide open. Guys were ice fishing off of Nichols Road on West Branch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 26, 2021, 07:05 PM
On little fill? 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 26, 2021, 07:14 PM
On little fill?

Yes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 26, 2021, 07:49 PM
Hello, thank you to everyone who has posted a report on ice conditions. Good to see folks have been able to get out fishing thank you for your photos and congratulations on your respective catches of fish.

I sent a letter to swan Lake Fire Dept. requesting information on this year's contest still waiting for a reply. IF I get information before contest is held will post in this thread and pass on to Raquettedacker to post in the contest/derby thread found at top of NY. General forum. Also have been searching for info. on Hurleyville Fire Dept. contest in Sullivan county all I have found so far is that they hope to have the contest sometime in February.

Restjudicata for your use and others here are phone numbers for Sterling Forest and Lake Tiorotti field office in Harriman State park. I strongly suggest everyone call before making the trip especially if traveling a good distance to reach either park.
                                          Sterling Forest Visitors Center (845)-351-5907                 Lake Tiorotti field office  Harriman St.Park (845)-351-2568


I made a visit to Winding Hills park in Orange county on Sunday the lake is still closed to ice fished /part of the lake still open water. This park has a so many inches of ice before opening policy like Sterling Forest and Harriman.Here is the phone number for park's ranger station.
                                                                                                 Winding Hills park (8450_457-4918  (off of route 17K in town of Montgomery)

Good fishing to all ,stay safe.
   Steve

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 26, 2021, 10:31 PM
Last I saw on fb hurlyville contest was cancelled because of covid

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Unfortunately because of the Covid 19 Virus the 33rd Annual Hurleyville Fire Department Town of Fallsburg Youth Commission Ice Fishing Contest is cancelled.
We hope to have the Morningside Classic in the Spring on the first day of Bass Season Saturday, June 19, 2021
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 27, 2021, 09:27 AM
Loudmouth879, thank you for the information on the Hurleyville Fire Dept.-Fallsburg Youth Comission ice fishing contest . I was looking at the website (www.hurleyvilleny.com) that site still has the contest being held and just waiting for a date to be set.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 27, 2021, 10:14 AM
Loudmouth879, thank you for the information on the Hurleyville Fire Dept.-Fallsburg Youth Comission ice fishing contest . I was looking at the website (www.hurleyvilleny.com) that site still has the contest being held and just waiting for a date to be set.
 Steve

The personal FB page of the person who runs it had that information .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 27, 2021, 10:27 AM
Hardwater diehard thank you for your reply to date i have not gotten into Facebook. I do have an old promotional handout for the Hurleyville contest and was going to call one of the phone numbers listed on it if nothing had been posted on the website I mentioned by this weekend.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Jan 27, 2021, 11:10 AM

No sorry. I wish I had my quads with us.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 27, 2021, 11:50 AM
Fished for about an hour and a half this morning the rod got another workout iced 26 crappies and 2 gills all on plastics too
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Patr on Jan 27, 2021, 10:04 PM
Can someone let me know if Swinging Bridge has safe ice,
Thank you
Patr
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Jan 28, 2021, 01:42 PM
I was there on Saturday, 1 guy at the fork. Not sure how much ice but the edges were a little wet. Good Luck..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 28, 2021, 02:23 PM
Anyone know if Lake Huntington has people fishing it?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 28, 2021, 02:54 PM
DEP has closed Boyds Corners Reservoir to Ice Fishing because of unsafe ice conditions due to movement and release of water into West Branch Reservoir.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Angola Fish on Jan 28, 2021, 05:30 PM
Coming from Buffalo to visit family in Putnam Valley.  Would like to fish White Pond.  Anything special I should know?  Target species?  Best bait?  Best access point?  I'll return the favor if you visit WNY.  Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 28, 2021, 05:48 PM
Coming from Buffalo to visit family in Putnam Valley.  Would like to fish White Pond.  Anything special I should know?  Target species?  Best bait?  Best access point?  I'll return the favor if you visit WNY.  Thanks in advance.
White Pond has easy access via a fairly large parking lot. Target species would be yellow perch, pickerel, largemouth bass, and if you’re lucky a walleye on tip ups, and crappies if you can locate the schools. Pond depth ranges from shallow up to about 15 feet deep. Good luck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gt1224 on Jan 28, 2021, 06:38 PM
Any ice report on otesgo lake yet
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Jan 28, 2021, 06:49 PM
Also pike at white
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 28, 2021, 08:17 PM
Any ice report on otesgo lake yet

This is the wrong thread, you probably should as on the Central NY thread.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: laker5911 on Jan 28, 2021, 09:05 PM
Any ice thickness reports for Big Pond?  Was hoping to get out this weekend.  Would be my first time on BP, only drove by once in the summertime.  If the parking spaces are locked up by the kiosk. Do the police give out tickets if you park along the road?   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Jan 28, 2021, 09:09 PM
6 inches 2 weeks ago. No problem parking along the road.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Angola Fish on Jan 29, 2021, 06:51 AM
Thank you Coldfusion and Iceman!  Much appreciated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Jan 29, 2021, 08:10 AM
Coming from Buffalo to visit family in Putnam Valley.  Would like to fish White Pond.  Anything special I should know?  Target species?  Best bait?  Best access point?  I'll return the favor if you visit WNY.  Thanks in advance.

Last time I fished White pond, mostly all I caught were small bass on tipups. I did jig up some nice yellow perch and small walleye. It’s very popular, and tends to get a lot of attention from fisherman and local ice skaters.  DEC patrols it regularly.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Jan 29, 2021, 02:12 PM
white pond parking is at the southwest corner and on the northwest side.  I haven't put much time ice fishing there but I spent a lot of time one summer kayak fishing there.  I did catch some nice panfish including crappies, perch, and pumpkin seeds - one of the biggest p-seeds I've ever caught I pulled out of there.  it's mostly overrun with small bass but there are some pickerel and there are still walleyes there I believe someone is stocking them (not the state).  biggest walleye I have caught there was 16 inches in the middle of the lake in the summer.  it is a weedy mess with not much structure, but there is a small channel running north from the dam spillway on the south end.  there is a weedy cove in the north and rockier flat in the south in front of the dam.  there is somewhat of a drop-off at the western shore and another one a bit out from shore on the eastern-northeastern side of the lake.  I would like to fish the eastern side if I were to go but you would need to put in work to find the drop-off.  most guys seem to fish the western shore towards the north side of the lake, where the drop-off is more pronounced.  the deepest part is right in the middle and it's about 15 ft which could be a good place to poke around too.  I only fished there once and my fish finder was acting weird, probably because the bottom is straight muck and dead weeds.  that place is a weedy jungle.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 29, 2021, 02:31 PM
Coming from Buffalo to visit family in Putnam Valley.  Would like to fish White Pond.  Anything special I should know?  Target species?  Best bait?  Best access point?  I'll return the favor if you visit WNY.  Thanks in advance.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/68052.html



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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Jan 29, 2021, 03:23 PM
Coming from Buffalo to visit family in Putnam Valley.  Would like to fish White Pond.  Anything special I should know?  Target species?  Best bait?  Best access point?  I'll return the favor if you visit WNY.  Thanks in advance.
The only thing I’ll add is be careful walking from the dock across the lake.
The ice is thinner as you go towards the shoreline away from the road.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Jan 29, 2021, 03:26 PM
Also pike at white
There are pike in white pond?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 29, 2021, 05:15 PM
I have seen pictures of big pike from their supposedly federation stocked them
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Jan 29, 2021, 08:17 PM
Anyone know if Lake Huntington has people fishing it?
Had a report from someone driving by last weekend. He said there was guys out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2021, 10:26 PM
Good evening made a couple phone calls today to Sport Nuts in Rock Hill,NY and Monticello Home and Garden neither one had any information on if the Swan Lake fire depty is having their annual contest this Sunday Jan.31 . This information is from 2020's contest so some thing may have changed .
  Swan Lake Hose Co. #1  Dale Goodstal memorial Ice Fishing Contest
 Registration 6-7 Am at Swan Lake park
Adults(16&over $10.00) ,Youth 7-15 $5.00,Youth 6 and under Free
Weigh-in of fish ends at 3PM sharp.
fish categories  Pickerel,Perch,Panfish
Bait,refreshments available for purchase,   raffles besides prizes for fish.

My apologies to all if this contest has been rescheduled for some time in February or canceled this year because of Corona Virus concerns. Swan Lake is privately owned with no public access to my knowledge.

If there is no contest you can take state route 55 which goes through Swan Lake over to Kauneononga Lake area (White Lake) or stay on route 55 to its intersection with State route 17B make a right turn at traffic light and proceed to Lake Superior (Left Turn off of RT.17B onto Dr.Duggan road there is a sign for Lake Superior park) Ps. if parking lot by White Lake boat ramp is full and you traveled with a buddy unload your gear and one of you head back on route 55 in direction of swan Lake just look for Green building /Town of Bethel Justice Court just past this building to your right is a good sized municipal parking lot. So you can park there and make the walk back to the boat launch there is a path behind justice court which takes you to route 55 no idea if it has been cleared of snow.

I would advise everyone to purchase some bait at shops close to your home in case there is not contest Both Sport Nuts and Monticello Home and Garden open at 9AM on Sundays.
For Sports Nuts if traveling west on Route17/I-86 get off at exit 109 make a left turn at end of ramp take this road past the Sullivan County ASPCA bait shop is in building with cedar shingle siding look for boats parked outside.
Monticello home and Garden is on route 17B about a mile past the raceway (same side of the road) Bait/sporting goods area is in rear of building.

Stay safe and warm have fun if ice fishing this weekend. remember to check weather reports before heading out on Sunday for latest info. on the coming snow storm.

Also a thank you and good work to all who provide information about White Pond.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Angola Fish on Jan 30, 2021, 04:46 AM
Ditto on White Pond.  Thanks for your input/help Kb, alexg diehard, tjk and seadog!  I never expected that much response.  A lot of good guys on this thread.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Jan 30, 2021, 07:19 AM
Those same guys are on a forum called new york sportsman formerly hudson valley sportsman as well as many other helpful and nice people
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 30, 2021, 01:37 PM
I have seen pictures of big pike from their supposedly federation stocked them

Guys getting Pike in Putnam lake thru the ice ,  must of stocked in there too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Crappyice on Jan 30, 2021, 08:36 PM
Heard people got out on White Pond, middle branch East Branch, and Diverting in putnam.  I checked wampus and its still a no-go, found 3 inches at Mohansic but got kicked off by parks staff (lol). Also heard they dropped boyd corners and the ice is shot. Anyone been around muscoot or amawalk or cross river?

Have you been back to Mohansic? Are they open yet for ice fishing?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 31, 2021, 07:39 PM
Good weekend on Diverting Reservoir for my Brother and I. Caught 5 jumbo yellow perch yesterday and a 14 inch cookie cutter brown today.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: alexg425 on Jan 31, 2021, 08:42 PM
Have you been back to Mohansic? Are they open yet for ice fishing?

haven't been back.  they said to call the park office and ask.  I fished at wampus pond today and same deal with the county parks having to "open" the lake to ice stuff, but there was a crowd of people playing hockey and skating all weekend so I said screw it.  there was 6 inches at wampus, I crushed a bunch of 9 inch gills and largemouth to 2.5 lbs. I must of caught 20 bass and 15 gills. a couple of other groups were out there fishing. someone in complained and the cops came to kick everyone off the ice but when he heard how thick it was he didn't care and just left.  was hoping to try and fish during the storm in the morning but it seems that there will be too much snow on the roads already. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 01, 2021, 07:22 AM
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Another nice day on Saturday. 

Sunday was similar but the schools were scattered, and we had to work at them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 01, 2021, 08:53 PM
An Orange County snow report here as of 5pm 15"
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 02, 2021, 05:32 AM
An Orange County snow report here as of 5pm 15"

As of 6AM Tuesday morning it is still snowing here in Sullivan county and I bet I have close to 30" in some spots. My Kubota tractor with the 50" blower is earning it's keep in this wild storm and I already blew the driveway and some area in the yard for the dog twice but it just blows right back in.
I can't wait for the reports on how the lakes faired and if the heavy snow is laying on the ice or is getting blown off. Fishing in 2 feet of snow covered ice sure is no fun at all. This is the kind of storm I remember from back in the 1960s as a kid and we were doing flips off the roof of our house into deep banks. Now I see reports we could get slammed again this weekend. Ouch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 02, 2021, 12:48 PM
 Good day ,may everyone be safe and have no major storm related damage to their property. I looked at the Times Herald record's website(newspaper) they report 16 inches of snow here in new Windsor at 10 PM Monday night guessing final total maybe close to 18 inches . Sad new story in the paper today a Goshen,NY gentleman died on Monday afternoon/early evening after the snowmobile he was riding broke through the ice at local reservoir . He was with a friend who was able to get back to shore and is now recovering at local hospital in stable condition. Cold water rescue team from local Fire Dept. did recover the gentlemen's body from water. My condolences to this gentlemen's family,girlfriends and other friends. Be careful if going out all this snow will weigh down the ice possibly causing cracks which water will come through creating overflow on ice surface and slush pockets.

Curious did anyone drive by or go the Swan Lake this past Sunday and did the fire dept. have their annual contest. NO mail delivery here yesterday due to the storm so still waiting for a reply to my letter if the fire dept. ever received it.

Kb congratulations on all the perch. :clap: :thumbsup:

If still digging out from the storm pace yourselves. Take care ,stay safe and good fishing to all.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 02, 2021, 12:56 PM
If the lakes look anything like my home here in Forestburgh 4 miles east from SB and Rio we are screwed until this crap melts or blows off.


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 02, 2021, 01:33 PM
Measured 16-17" atop the hood of my SUV ..lots of wind last night ..my best guess is a lot of that snow was blown south  ..so same should be true on local lakes ..so accessing the southern most parts of the lakes may be troublesome with drifting ..some weight of the snow may play apart as well


Found this interesting ..

https://www.inchcalculator.com/snow-weight-calculator/
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 02, 2021, 02:17 PM
Measuring how much snow we actually got is never an exact science. Some places out in my yard had drifts over 3 feet while other spots had only around a foot or so. I did a few different measurements during the storm. I have a table on the patio that I measured first with 7 inches and cleaned it off. Measured it again in the morning and it had 8 inches so I wiped it off. Later that evening I measured and it had 6 more inches at 9 Monday night so I wiped it off again and on Tuesday morning it had another 7 inches. All day today it got another 2 inches while I was cleaning up.
Not Scientific but 7 + 8 + 6 + 7 +2 =30". My open utility trailer has 15 inch high sides so the wind kind of stays out of it. In the middle of it my yardstick measures 26 inches deep. Damn that global warming and climate change stuff sure is hitting us hard. Meanwhile many of the big lakes up north still don't have safe ice and might not get it this winter at all. ???
What we need now is for one of our regular local guys to do a real check on a couple lakes like White, SB, Superior or any of the other usual haunts that were fishable and report from both the north and south ends. We have a few contests coming up but even if there is a foot of snow that will make for tough fishing not to mention if the parking areas will be cleared up.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 02, 2021, 02:28 PM
Well in your travels if you see an unplowed parking lot ..you can contact the region 3 office via Email and let them know ..last I knew they contract out that work . When I contacted them about White lake not being plowed out some time back they responded quickly .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 02, 2021, 02:37 PM
 Good afternoon Hardwater diehard,Gamalot thank you both for the snow fall totals from your areas of Sullivan County. Hardwater diehard thank you for the  link to snow weight calculations interesting read.
Gamalot nice looking tractor that company that is contracted to clear snow here at my condominium complex could use such a vehicle or at least a snow blower like the tractor has they are doing last of  the plowing now  some of the snow piles must be six feet high. If we got another big storm this weekend I'm not sure where they will push the snow.

I have not looked at any extended weather forecasts for February going by past knowledge if it is possible the mahogany Ridge Hunting-Fishing club contest at Highland Lake will be held as scheduled. i believe it was in february of 2014 0r 2015 Winter storm Pax left parts of Sullivan county with 24 or more inches of snow days before the contest. It was still held in those tough fishing conditions think fellow Ice Shanty member BossJ attended and had the first place crappie that year.

Steve
Ps. thank you for info. on calling region 3 DEC office to get state lake access parking lots cleared of snow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 02, 2021, 03:03 PM
If there is a foot or more of snow on top of the ice a few conditions could make things real hard for fishing. Those dragging gear by man power won't drag very far. Those with machines could be fine and then again maybe not. Deep snow on the top often makes for slush down under and above the ice and slush is real tough. Snowmobiles do better than most ATVs but when any of them get stuck in deep slush it is a royal PITA getting them unstuck. The King contest is coming up in a little more than 2 weeks and a lot can happen between now and then so let's keep our fingers crossed for the right conditions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 04, 2021, 03:59 PM
This is the latest update as of 3 PM on Thursday 2/4/21. I drove up to White Lake and Swinging Bridge in Sullivan County mainly to check if the public launches were plowed out yet. Both are but the plow guy at WL pushed the snow up to in front of the ramp so you have a big bank about crotch high to climb over. SB is plowed very nice.
On the ice is not so good. The snow is hard packed and knee high and very tough to walk in. Under the snow there is about an inch or two of slush on the ice. ATVs will get high centered unless they are real tall or have tracks and snowmobiles won't do much better if they get bogged down. Dragging gear by man power will be near impossible until some of this snow drops down or crusts over or lots of machines pack it down. There was no one out and no signs of any machines having been on the lakes at all yet. Knee high is between 16-18 inches so fish at your own will. If you do get out please report the ice thickness on either of these lakes.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Feb 04, 2021, 06:32 PM

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Fished a private lake in Sullivan today. Really tough walking with 18-20 inches of snow on the ice which turned to slush. Managed some good ones so it beats working!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 04, 2021, 08:27 PM
 Moose66 glad you caught some fish not the easiest of conditions to be fishing in with all the snow on the ice.

Gamalot thank you for taking the drive and reporting on state access/parking lots at swinging Bridge and White Lake.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 05, 2021, 06:11 AM
 I was by SWB yesterday @ 8 am.  Someone came on from a private access since the storm and it looks like they may have been on a 4 wheeler. Been fishing some small ponds lately and doing good on Crappie. We need a good night of high wind to help with the snow. Good luck to all those fishing.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 05, 2021, 10:49 AM
Fished Toronto Reservoir yesterday and there was a foot of snow over 6 plus inches of what looked to be good black ice. Lot is plowed. Snowmobiles had been out so was able to walk in their path but running for flags was tough. Lots of action in the afternoon but no perch over 9 inches.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fishmaniac2021 on Feb 05, 2021, 11:20 AM
Hi there folks!
Does anyone know how’s the ice on Greenwood lake, NY side of it?
Planning my first ice-fishing trip this season, probably this weekend. Driving from NYC, don’t want to go too far.
Any info would be appreciated.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 05, 2021, 12:14 PM
Fished Toronto Reservoir yesterday and there was a foot of snow over 6 plus inches of what looked to be good black ice. Lot is plowed. Snowmobiles had been out so was able to walk in their path but running for flags was tough. Lots of action in the afternoon but no perch over 9 inches.

Thanks for this report. Did you fish from the Moscow road launch or the Dam side. I prefer the dam access but it is a bear getting back up no matter what machine you have.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Feb 05, 2021, 01:04 PM
Harriman has 1 lake open across from Silvermine. Small pond I don't remember the name. Teroiti still has open water.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: laker5911 on Feb 05, 2021, 01:12 PM
Harriman has 1 lake open across from Silvermine. Small pond I don't remember the name. Teroiti still has open water.
Thanks for the update.  I think you mean Lake Nawahunta by Silvermine.  According to Sterling Forest, Four Corners Pond is open too. They'll be checking ice this weekend.



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 05, 2021, 01:23 PM
Thanks for this report. Did you fish from the Moscow road launch or the Dam side. I prefer the dam access but it is a bear getting back up no matter what machine you have.

Moscoe Road.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2021, 03:44 PM
Hi there folks!
Does anyone know how’s the ice on Greenwood lake, NY side of it?
Planning my first ice-fishing trip this season, probably this weekend. Driving from NYC, don’t want to go too far.
Any info would be appreciated.

From what I heard Greenwood is just starting to ice up not safe at all
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 05, 2021, 03:54 PM
Fished today from about 7am to 2pm chased a bunch of flags all morning slowed down around 11am. Didn't catch the species we were after but had some fun couple pics.

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 05, 2021, 04:22 PM
Fished today from about 7am to 2pm chased a bunch of flags all morning slowed down around 11am. Didn't catch the species we were after but had some fun couple pics.

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Nice slime darts LM. I won't ask you to give up you honey holes because I won't waste my time after them. I will ask a basic idea about what part of the county you fished in and what the conditions of the ice and snow pack were. I can't do much dragging in a foot of hard packed snow and even with a machine like my Snowdog I would stay off for a while longer until things settle down and the snow levels drop some.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FingerLaker607 on Feb 05, 2021, 06:19 PM
I have never seen a football pick...very cool. It's like he's a wannabe bass!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 05, 2021, 09:12 PM
Thank you everyone for your ice conditions reports. Good to hear they have opened some lakes in Harriman and Sterling Forest state parks.
Fishmaniac2021 welcome to Ice Shanty and the Southern NY. thread looks like you will have to ice fish on one of the lakes opened in Harriman or Sterling forest. If you goe back a page or two in this thread look for my post with phone numbers  for both parks. I would call before leaving the city. Also on route 17 of of northbound lane as you are entering Sloatsburg,NY. is Davis Sport shop hopefully they have live bait fish and insect larva in stock. I'm sorry I don't know their hours or phone number.
Loudmouth879 congratulations on the pickerel hope the conditions where you fished were not to bad.

Best to all heading out this weekend.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 06, 2021, 02:06 PM
I won't ask you to give up you honey holes because I won't waste my time after them I will ask the conditions of the ice and snow pack were.

We weren't targeting them either target species were crappie and perch but as I'm sure you know if they're in there you'll catch them regardless if you target them or not. We caught somewhere around 10-12 pickerel and around 6 bass.... as far as ice conditions I guess I would consider where I was central/southern Orange County and there was about 5-6 inches and snowpack wasn't really that bad was typically 4" of snow occasionally id stumble upon a drift that was around 8". The afternoon was a different story as the temps warmed up that snow and the drifts started to become a slushy mess but with the warm afternoons and cold nights should tighten the snow up a bunch and turn the 5-6" of ice into 9-10 inches in no time. Glad these next 2 storms are missing us we don't need anymore snow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 07, 2021, 04:39 AM
Another good day.  Mostly three of us jigging, a few off tip ups. 

7 inches black ice, and 2+ white.

Putnam county. 

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 07, 2021, 06:52 AM
Great job kb
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: SeaBeTree on Feb 07, 2021, 08:55 AM
Fished Putnam yesterday. Slow bite for me.  Tough hiking through the slush on top.  Hoping Loudmouth is right and it tightens up this week.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Feb 07, 2021, 08:56 AM
Another good day.  Mostly three of us jigging, a few off tip ups. 

7 inches black ice, and 2+ white.

Putnam county. 

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You’re on fire so far this winter KB!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 07, 2021, 10:52 AM
Kb thank you for the photo congratulations to you and your fishing partners I agree with Coldfusion you are having a good season to date.

To follow up on my post of Feb.5TH  here is some information on Davis Sport Shop in Sloatsburg,NY.
         Davis Sport Shop (845)-753-2198
         120 NY-17 North        Sloatsburg,NY.
         hours  Monday-Tuesday (9AM-7PM) ,Wednesday-Thursday (9am-5PM), Friday (9am-7PM), Saturday-Sunday (8AM-5PM)
         website www.davissport.com

 It is currently snowing here in New Windsor  forecast says I may see three inches of new snow when this storm ends  so unless everything melts some and then freezes travel on the ice will still be a problem. Best to everyone out fishing today.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 08, 2021, 07:50 AM
Nice work KB! I took the weekend off to finish my snowmobile trailer and hard hitch my Otter sled. Looks like the walking is getting tough!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Feb 08, 2021, 04:56 PM
Reservoirs are firming up nicely East of Hudson. Next bout of cold weather the next week or two is going to make the sketchier ice safe. Guys were on Gilead, backside of Croton Falls, and small side of West Branch this afternoon. Here’s to hoping Gleneida, Cross River, and the main body of West Branch become safe.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 08, 2021, 06:57 PM
Anyone going to the Mahogany Ridge Hunting & Fishing Club contest on Sat ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 08, 2021, 08:17 PM
I will be at mahogany ridge contest no ATV or machines again this year they said.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 09, 2021, 05:42 AM
Thank you all.  I’m just in the right place at the right time.

I drove past Sylvan last weekend, and guys were out on it. It’s been years since that froze up! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 09, 2021, 07:31 AM
I will be at mahogany ridge contest no ATV or machines again this year they said.
Where did they say that ? I'll ask them now and let you know.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 09, 2021, 07:45 AM
Where did they say that ? I'll ask them now and let you know.
So yes
We are not permitting any machines due to all of the snow we have gotten and will continue to get because it is probably going to be too deep. We tried to get our personal machines out there and they just got stuck unless going really fast, which isn’t safe if there is a lot of people on the ice. Our parking lot also isn’t big enough for everyone to bring trailers and such.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: 2FishinBuddies on Feb 09, 2021, 09:20 AM
Guys getting Pike in Putnam lake thru the ice ,  must of stocked in there too.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Feb 09, 2021, 10:12 AM
Reservoirs are firming up nicely East of Hudson. Next bout of cold weather the next week or two is going to make the sketchier ice safe. Guys were on Gilead, backside of Croton Falls, and small side of West Branch this afternoon. Here’s to hoping Gleneida, Cross River, and the main body of West Branch become safe.
Coldfusion. thanks for the report.  I'm planning on fishing West Branch at Nicols Rd on Friday. Will provide a report if I make it out there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 09, 2021, 12:58 PM

I think they have been in there buddy had one jigging last week
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 09, 2021, 02:32 PM
Thanks Shawn m. Good choice too much snow and slush wheelers getting stuck all over the place not good. How hard is the walk now tons of snow on top? Hopefully this freeze hardens up a little bit thank you
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 10, 2021, 08:26 AM
Thanks Shawn m. Good choice too much snow and slush wheelers getting stuck all over the place not good. How hard is the walk now tons of snow on top? Hopefully this freeze hardens up a little bit thank you
Message from them
it’s not bad now. With all the wind a lot of it has blown off. It does look like it’s starting to pack down so hopefully it won’t be too much on saturdsy
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dwitte62 on Feb 10, 2021, 07:30 PM
Drove thru Harriman Park today around 4-430. All lakes are Red flags.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 11, 2021, 06:39 AM
This stinks! I just read we could get up to another foot of snow Sunday/Monday. I took forever for the ice to form and now that we finally have safe ice most lakes have a foot or more snow making it hard for walking and just as hard for any of our machines to go anywhere. Strange season this year for sure.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ShawnM on Feb 11, 2021, 08:47 AM
Some snow Sat night to Sun only 1 to 3  ::) and Tue to Wed more the hits just keep on coming !!!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 11, 2021, 09:06 AM
Some snow Sat night to Sun only 1 to 3  ::) and Tue to Wed more the hits just keep on coming !!!!

I read it here. https://midhudsonnews.com/2021/02/11/foot-of-snow-strong-winds-expected-sunday-into-monday/
Not sure where this is supposed to hit or where they get their weather reports from but southern Sullivan has been getting hit pretty hard from most of these NE storms.


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 11, 2021, 09:46 AM
Wunderground/weather channel is not predicting those winds at all ...and they are spot on with wind usually ..snow predictions tend to be way way way up there .other outlets seem to not predict this as well

https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/ny/rock-hill/KNYWURTS11

https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?CityName=Rock+Hill&state=NY&site=BGM&lat=41.6258&lon=-74.5981#.YCVQwjGSkww

https://www.accuweather.com/en/us/rock-hill/12775/winter-weather-forecast/2128667
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 12, 2021, 07:20 AM
Found a post on FB ..cant find another source ..if anyone can verify it would be appreciated.

February 27th Swan Lake ice fishing contest. Come out and support your F.D. Have great time on the ice with family and friends. Food drinks will be served.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman67 on Feb 12, 2021, 07:39 AM
Is swan lake ice fishing contest actually going on? Need to know for sure have a bunch of people interested in going
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 12, 2021, 08:47 AM
Is swan lake ice fishing contest actually going on? Need to know for sure have a bunch of people interested in going

  Call the fire station
845-292-6918
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 12, 2021, 08:52 AM
Found a post on FB ..cant find another source ..if anyone can verify it would be appreciated.

February 27th Swan Lake ice fishing contest. Come out and support your F.D. Have great time on the ice with family and friends. Food drinks will be served.


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Hayner12578 on Feb 12, 2021, 11:21 AM
Has anyone heard why access to Upton Lake was lost. Usually go there early in the season until bigger waters freeze up but tried a couple of weeks ago and the Federation parking lot is no longer usable. Was wondering why it was lost.  Thanks and tight lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 12, 2021, 01:39 PM
The stupid federation gave it up to omega i statute they didn’t want to pay for the taxes anymore and were to stupid to offer it to someone who would have kept it open it’s gone for good now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Feb 12, 2021, 01:56 PM
Fished west branch this morning. 5-6” of ice with 8-10” of snow and slush on top.
We didn’t catch anything.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bigace on Feb 12, 2021, 03:25 PM
Fished west branch this morning. 5-6” of ice with 8-10” of snow and slush on top.
We didn’t catch anything.

Hey sea dog, west branch reservoir I assume? Is it all covered? I have been waiting to fish there for a while now
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rt dak on Feb 12, 2021, 04:30 PM
Fished west branch this morning. 5-6” of ice with 8-10” of snow and slush on top.
We didn’t catch anything.

My father and I were there as well. I got nothing he got 1 yellow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Feb 12, 2021, 05:49 PM
My father and I were there as well. I got nothing he got 1 yellow.

Where were you fishing on West Branch? Little Fill side?

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rt dak on Feb 13, 2021, 06:06 AM
Where were you fishing on West Branch? Little Fill side?

No, closer to 301 causeway.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 13, 2021, 08:55 AM
Sullivan county lakes reports. Anyone out on either SB, White Lake, Toronto, Highland, Huntington or Superior that can report the current conditions regarding snow pack, Slush and ice thickness? I hope to get out this week but need to know if I am walking and dragging or can take the machine out.

Thanks

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Vasquez ice bandits on Feb 13, 2021, 03:05 PM
There’s plenty of ice on the local reservoirs. Fished Gilead, Croton falls and the middle branch this week. Planning on trying the Muscoot on Saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: rt dak on Feb 13, 2021, 03:09 PM
6 hours on Gilead today for one small yellow. Everyone else around me seemed to be having the same luck.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Vasquez ice bandits on Feb 13, 2021, 03:42 PM
I fished Gilead today as well, had one flag in 5 hours.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Feb 13, 2021, 05:10 PM
Hey sea dog, west branch reservoir I assume? Is it all covered? I have been waiting to fish there for a while now
Yes West branch reservoir. I saw people fishing by the causeway on the small side of the reservoir. I can’t comment on the main part of the reservoir
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: seadog8 on Feb 13, 2021, 05:12 PM
Hey sea dog, west branch reservoir I assume? Is it all covered? I have been waiting to fish there for a while now
Sorry, I thought I had put where I was fishing in my original post but I didn’t.
We were fishing by Nichols road.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Feb 13, 2021, 05:28 PM
Fished small side 301 causeway action pretty dead. Didn't see anyone pull up something
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Feb 13, 2021, 05:33 PM
Slow day on Diverting! Only one yellow perch on a Tip-up. Lots of lookers while jigging.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 13, 2021, 05:42 PM
Highland lake 6" slush and water!! Sucks walking all atv stuck!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Feb 13, 2021, 07:44 PM
Interested in more info on how the Highland Lake contest went.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 14, 2021, 06:48 AM
Very sloppy conditions at highland lake. 6-8" of slush and water once you drilled holes.good turnout of fisherman. I took 3rd with a perch. I caught 50 dink micro perch and few keepers and a big bull head catfish on jig rod. Some nice crappie entered and some pickerel.
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Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 14, 2021, 09:28 AM
Fished Friday local had 6-8" of ice then about 4" slush and half in to an Inch of hard crust on top.... conditions were well improved from the prior week slow day overall only a couple bass picker and one perch between the 2 of us.... We shall see what the next storms bring praying the current forecast for rain on Friday stays true to get rid of some of this snow
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 14, 2021, 05:47 PM
Fished a small lake in Sullivan today. A good six inches of slush under the snow. Not one flag today! A few quick marks on sonar and that was that. Good day to try out new gear.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 14, 2021, 07:27 PM
I've been sticking to the island as we have had decent ice and little to no snow. Had an 18" brown this weekend on a tipup and a bunch of bass, pickerel, 12-14" perch, and gills.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 14, 2021, 08:16 PM
I've been sticking to the island as we have had decent ice and little to no snow. Had an 18" brown this weekend on a tipup and a bunch of bass, pickerel, 12-14" perch, and gills.
Location?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Feb 14, 2021, 09:49 PM
Good day on Croton Falls today!
(https://i.postimg.cc/QKTmhGFB/FBEB014-A-4917-4781-B9-C9-EFB1-C0-D83-CDD.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/QKTmhGFB)
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Post by: kb on Feb 15, 2021, 05:56 AM
The bite was slow, but we made it work for us.  All jigging.

Saturday:
(https://i.postimg.cc/YhhXqBBz/AB693-AAA-A4-B6-41-AB-9-C6-B-DCA56-C9-C45-B7.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YhhXqBBz)

And Sunday:

(https://i.postimg.cc/Vrg75YND/157-AF9-EE-8-F76-4-F46-83-F7-C438-BDC317-DB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/Vrg75YND)

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 15, 2021, 06:09 AM
Has anyone heard why access to Upton Lake was lost. Usually go there early in the season until bigger waters freeze up but tried a couple of weeks ago and the Federation parking lot is no longer usable. Was wondering why it was lost.  Thanks and tight lines

Evidently there is a dispute over the right of way with a landowner that hasn’t been settled yet.  That is a great lake to fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 15, 2021, 06:32 AM
I think parking is the issue there as well a guy used to let people park in his yard a few houses before access maybe he stopped allowing it
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 15, 2021, 11:45 AM
I took my loop ride today around Sullivan County lakes just to check on conditions. Nothing good to report as of today. SB had no one on it and not much sign of anyone having been out. From the public launch it looks pretty nasty with lots of soft slushy spots all over the lake. Pretty much the same on Toronto at the Moscoe road launch. It looks as though a 4 wheeler went through the ice just out from the launch and a few other tracks I could see where machines went out but turned around quick and gave up because of the deep snow and slush. White lake has had some activity but mostly just out from the public launch parking lot. Snow right there has been packed down pretty well and a few guys were fishing but only out about 100 yards where the traffic has packed it down. I tried walking out further but turned back because the snow was too deep with slush under it. On the 17B side there are some tracks where I could see machines got stuck pretty bad but no signs of anyone who fished all last week and I have no hope that things will get better by this weekend. There is still a good foot of snow on top with slush below and very difficult walking and probably a lot worse for machines. We are getting a mix of sleet and some light rain at noon today and probably a lot more tonight into tomorrow. If you plan to fish in most of the lake bring your high rubbers and leave the machines home IMO. I would not even think about taking my Snowdog with the studded track out on that crap. As I said, you could fish close to the launch area but only because lots of traffic did pack down a few decent paths. The guys who were fishing had nothing on the ice by the time I left around 11 today. I won't be surprised if they restrict machines for the King contest this weekend just to avoid lots of guys getting stuck out there. Plenty of ice but just lousy conditions on the top. Don't shoot the messenger so just go check it for yourself.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 15, 2021, 12:45 PM
Fished Swinging Bridge on Saturday and it was not too terrible walking around. Mix of frozen crust, snow and snow over slush. A few other groups/guys were out. Walked out to the flats and set up from ten to about 25 fow. Had steady action the entire day (9am to 6 pm) on tip-ups and jigging, lost something big on the jig pole otherwise it was all white perch.

How long have white perch been in this lake? I used to ice-fish it pretty hard about four or 5 years ago and never caught one before. Read that they feed heavily on other fishes eggs, particularly perch and walleye. Is it possible the white perch have something to do with the decline in walleye? Also are they any good to eat?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 15, 2021, 01:17 PM
Were they perch or hybrid bass i have seen them right down the road in reo reservoir
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 15, 2021, 01:31 PM
Were they perch or hybrid bass i have seen them right down the road in reo reservoir

Pretty positive they were white perch. Have a pic on my phone and compared it to pic on DEC page. All of them were about nine or 10 inches.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 15, 2021, 01:38 PM
Pretty positive they were white perch. Have a pic on my phone and compared it to pic on DEC page. All of them were about nine or 10 inches.

https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/61533.html

Fish Species:
Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Brown Trout, Rock Bass, Yellow Perch, Common Carp, Brown Bullhead and White Perch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 15, 2021, 01:40 PM
Probably were but possibility is there but this was a long time ago when i saw them being caught they were around 5 pounds
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman67 on Feb 15, 2021, 04:48 PM
Weird fished swinging bridge my whole life and never saw a white perch come out of there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 15, 2021, 05:07 PM
Many places i fished my whole life never had them but now do even showing up in the reservoirs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Feb 15, 2021, 05:18 PM
Weird fished swinging bridge my whole life and never saw a white perch come out of there.

They have always been in there. I caught a couple when I last fished it like 5 yrs ago
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 16, 2021, 06:01 AM
Weird fished swinging bridge my whole life and never saw a white perch come out of there.
I love when people say the I’ve been fishing my whole life line.... like you’ve seen every single thing about fishing and every single aspect of fishing known to man and your the swinging bridge god? Apparently you need to get out a little bit more cuz they are in fact in there ....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 16, 2021, 06:27 AM
I have never caught a white perch anywhere but I do know they are in both SB and the RIO. What I find interesting and I am not sure I have this correct, White Perch are not a member of the Perch species family. They are listed under the Sun fish/ Bass family. I don't know if they are a good eating fish or not so maybe some here can report on that. I also don't know much more about this fish or have any idea how large they grow in these waters. It appears these fish are in fact native to NY waters, Hudson and Delaware rivers and up rivers where they can get past barriers and have been planted in numerous bodies for some reason. I have not found much info on the DEC site and don't know if these are just a garbage fish or not. What I do know is the Bald Eagles catch and eat them along the Mongaup because I have watched and inspected the remains.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 16, 2021, 07:36 AM
Personally i find them mushy and poor quality for eating other people I know prefer them over yellow perch I have caught them at 2 pounds which I believe is top end for them I also have a picture of a natural hybrid in the Hudson River
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 16, 2021, 11:21 AM
I’ve had them and I don’t think they have a disagreeable texture or taste.  They offer nice big fillets and are quite tasty

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Goose1228 on Feb 16, 2021, 11:30 AM
I just recently started keeping white perch. The key is to bleed them out on the ice and and when you fillet them I remove the red meat. It’s pretty easy to do and they taste pretty good this way. The red meat gives them the bad taste. Remove it and it’s pretty good.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 16, 2021, 11:38 AM
I just recently started keeping white perch. The key is to bleed them out on the ice and and when you fillet them I remove the red meat. It’s pretty easy to do and they taste pretty good this way. The red meat gives them the bad taste. Remove it and it’s pretty good.

They told me that the first time I went fishing for Blue Fish, cut out the dark center line. I love catching big Blue fish but would rather eat a skunk. ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Crappyice on Feb 17, 2021, 08:03 PM
Was anyone out there today after that “hot weather day” yesterday? Curious if Muscoot has good ice off route 100? Any action over that way?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Goose1228 on Feb 17, 2021, 09:45 PM
They told me that the first time I went fishing for Blue Fish, cut out the dark center line. I love catching big Blue fish but would rather eat a skunk. ;D

I hear that! The blues always go back. With the white perch I only keep the meat above the lateral line. Seems to make a difference.  I still prefer the yellows and the crappies though.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 18, 2021, 05:51 AM
YUK! Just what we don't need is another 5-7" of snow today through tomorrow. If anyone has been out on the usual Sullivan lakes, SB, Superior, Toronto or White Lake a quick report sure would be good to hear. I wonder if the rain/sleet did any good or just more damage making walking or towing better or worse????
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 19, 2021, 07:39 PM
I went to Walton Lake in Orange Wednesday, and it was 9 1/2" of smooth ice. Now we have 4 to 6" of new snow on it. 😠
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greengiant64 on Feb 19, 2021, 11:46 PM
Got skunked at Upton Lake today.  Ice was in good shape.  8-10" ice with just yesterday and todays few inches on top.   Kids have fun either way, but that's the second time they didn't see a fish this week.  Hope to head to Putnam or White pond Sunday and remind them what it feels like to pull something...anything, through the ice. 

FYI, if it wasn't mentioned on the site yet, there's a new winter bait source in Poughkeepsie/Lagrange.   
Keepin It Reel Bait & Tackle
845 214 0021
Open Saturday 7-3
Sunday 7-12
58 Noxon rd Poughkeepsie ny
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 20, 2021, 06:49 AM
Got skunked at Upton Lake today.  Ice was in good shape.  8-10" ice with just yesterday and todays few inches on top.   Kids have fun either way, but that's the second time they didn't see a fish this week.  Hope to head to Putnam or White pond Sunday and remind them what it feels like to pull something...anything, through the ice. 

FYI, if it wasn't mentioned on the site yet, there's a new winter bait source in Poughkeepsie/Lagrange.   
Keepin It Reel Bait & Tackle
845 214 0021
Open Saturday 7-3
Sunday 7-12
58 Noxon rd Poughkeepsie ny

They are open with minnows?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Feb 20, 2021, 07:22 AM
Been catching small white perch out of SB for awhile now. They seem to be getting a tad bigger over the years.  Does anyone know if  Harriman is a go? Thanks tight lines
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 20, 2021, 08:24 AM
Pooley any luck on walton?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greengiant64 on Feb 20, 2021, 11:06 AM
They are open with minnows?
THey have a lot of gear and this was on their facebook page.   Only open on weekends.  Address is tricky, but its the lower level on the right of the building when you go down the driveway.   Search for 'keepin it reel sportfishing' if you have facebook. 
THey just put up pics for a raffle they are starting today.   A jet sled filled with gear, $10 a ticket, 45 tickets total. 

Mousies
Spikes
Shiners
XXL pike shiner
Fat heads
In stock!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Goose1228 on Feb 20, 2021, 02:57 PM
Hi everyone. I caught a nice largemouth today that was the biggest one I have ever caught through the ice. It was 5lbs 9oz. I’m considering getting a replica made but wanted to see if others would consider it mount worthy. I know a lot of this is up to the person but don’t want to get a replica made if most would consider it not that big. For me, it was a personal best. Just want to see what your thoughts are.
Thanks,
Goose
(https://i.postimg.cc/5YjPr34r/2756-B66-B-DB43-4-E8-A-B8-FE-57-CF593360-EB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YjPr34r)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rRrfVwtC/B49-A3-B26-00-D8-4420-A778-85-C7-D2-EDF74-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rRrfVwtC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hzwCRdht/B8-EEA56-B-A445-4578-8-B2-D-528-CFB7890-BE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzwCRdht)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 20, 2021, 04:19 PM
Doit
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Feb 20, 2021, 05:04 PM
Doit
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 21, 2021, 04:16 AM
Hi everyone. I caught a nice largemouth today that was the biggest one I have ever caught through the ice. It was 5lbs 9oz. I’m considering getting a replica made but wanted to see if others would consider it mount worthy. I know a lot of this is up to the person but don’t want to get a replica made if most would consider it not that big. For me, it was a personal best. Just want to see what your thoughts are.
Thanks,
Goose
(https://i.postimg.cc/5YjPr34r/2756-B66-B-DB43-4-E8-A-B8-FE-57-CF593360-EB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YjPr34r)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rRrfVwtC/B49-A3-B26-00-D8-4420-A778-85-C7-D2-EDF74-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rRrfVwtC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hzwCRdht/B8-EEA56-B-A445-4578-8-B2-D-528-CFB7890-BE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzwCRdht)
Great fish goose get a replica
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 21, 2021, 08:37 AM
I hear that! The blues always go back. With the white perch I only keep the meat above the lateral line. Seems to make a difference.  I still prefer the yellows and the crappies though.
BLUEFISH....What they refer to as a "cocktail blue" is excellent (average of 2-5 pounds) when cooked fresh.) They don't freeze. And believe it or not smoked bluefish is delicious! I have seen a stray white perch where people normally don't catch them.... That is the wonder of nature. They are populated  in SWB!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 21, 2021, 08:40 AM
Hi everyone. I caught a nice largemouth today that was the biggest one I have ever caught through the ice. It was 5lbs 9oz. I’m considering getting a replica made but wanted to see if others would consider it mount worthy. I know a lot of this is up to the person but don’t want to get a replica made if most would consider it not that big. For me, it was a personal best. Just want to see what your thoughts are.
Thanks,
Goose
(https://i.postimg.cc/5YjPr34r/2756-B66-B-DB43-4-E8-A-B8-FE-57-CF593360-EB.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/5YjPr34r)

(https://i.postimg.cc/rRrfVwtC/B49-A3-B26-00-D8-4420-A778-85-C7-D2-EDF74-B.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/rRrfVwtC)

(https://i.postimg.cc/hzwCRdht/B8-EEA56-B-A445-4578-8-B2-D-528-CFB7890-BE.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/hzwCRdht)Congrats!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Goose1228 on Feb 21, 2021, 08:56 AM


Thanks. I didn’t have a tape measure on the ice so I took a picture of it next to an ice skimmer I have and measured it later. I was surprised that is was about 20 1/2 inches. Thought it might have been longer but it was definitely a fat one.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Feb 21, 2021, 11:06 AM
     BLUEFISH. Yup, small ones. I’d quickly, after the flurry, fillet or cut into steaks. Wrap in paper towels to absorb any leftover blood/oils and put in ziplock bags and bury in the cooler ice. I think it’s important to get the flesh away from the blood, guts and sun as soon as possible and get chilled. Smoke or grill only, no pans or oven. No gas grills, but that’s just me.
      Also, a tip for any meat. Pat dry with paper towel and place on small wire cooling Rack over dinner plate in fridge uncovered. Flip a couple times. Few hours or days. The outer extra dryness will easily give you a great char/crust.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 21, 2021, 12:48 PM
Wow just saw 8.1lb walleye leading king of the ice tournament in white lake.  Solid fish.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 21, 2021, 06:32 PM
Contemplating fishing White Lake tomorrow. Good or bad idea?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: troutslayer97 on Feb 21, 2021, 06:40 PM
Contemplating fishing White Lake tomorrow. Good or bad idea?
there was a few hundred people at the derby today..  I really got into the perch though from 12-2 though
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 21, 2021, 08:54 PM
Good evening for those who like fish stories and photos the Times Herald record already has some photos and story from King of the Ice contest on the newspapers website. As Jiignut posted a large walleye was the winning fish this year. Hayden Cardell age 24 of Moniticello caught the walleye shortly after the contest started at 6 AM  paper had the weight listed as 8.2 Lbs. his first time fishing the contest. like Troutslayer97 posted good turnout supposedly over four hundred people.

 www.recordonline.com (http://www.recordonline.com)                    Facebook for Sullivan County Conservation Club.  www.facebook.com/sullivancountyconservationclub/ (http://www.facebook.com/sullivancountyconservationclub/)

Also thank you to everyone who has posted reports from their recent outings.

Green Giant64 thank you for the information on Poughkeepsie bait shop.
Hardwater diehard belated thank you for the information on Swan Lake Fire Dept. contest.
Beachwoods 16 if you do visit White lake tomorrow good fishing to you.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2021, 06:03 AM
I fished the King with a group of buddies and had a nice day in what I would call horrible conditions. Some spots on the ice were OK while others were treacherous with deep slush if you broke through the top crusted snow. Lots of machines were axel deep stuck requiring help to get out. For my group the fish had a bad case of Lockjaw with just a few dink perch caught all day. Still had a good time with friends and my Snowdog did a great job towing me and 3 pop up sleds from the public launch over to the 17B north shore side across from the weigh station. I chased the lake trout all day long and could see them on my finder on the bottom and occasionally come up for a look but no takers. If you fish today or over the next few days just be careful where you can see the ruts with deep slush. My day ended in a disaster when about a mile from home the axel under my Triton clamshell trailer broke in half and I had to drag it the rest of the way with the tires touching the underside into my driveway and dragging the broken axle all the way. Have to love all the road salt that attacks the underside and rusts the works plus the pot holes in the roads that didn't help. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 22, 2021, 06:57 AM
 I like hitting Whit lake after the contest because often all the people mix the snow and slush together. After a night or two....It's a little bumby but solid!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2021, 07:27 AM
I like hitting Whit lake after the contest because often all the people mix the snow and slush together. After a night or two....It's a little bumby but solid!

All I know from personal experience having been there is from the public launch heading towards the 17B side the ice was pretty good until you reached the middle of the big open lake. Staying towards the north east shore was driveable but out in the middle heading toward the firehouse was nasty. You should find lots of well beaten paths all over the lake and I would stick to them like glue.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 22, 2021, 07:53 AM
 Gamalot thank you for your report on the King of the Ice contest soory you and your group did not get into fish of any size. Glad the Snow Dog was able to handle the snow and slush on lake .To bad about your trailer if the axle had to break good that it was close to your home and did not cause you to have an accident.

Beachwoods 16 may you have good fishing when you make your trip.


Stay safe and healthy everyone.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 23, 2021, 06:33 PM
Got out for a couple hours this afternoon and had about 12" of ice under me in Orange County. Iced 18 crappie and one perch and dumped another 4 or 5 crappies at the hole. Was a finicky bite and a light bite if you weren't paying attention you most likely missed em and when they did bite it seemed they just barely lipped it think I missed about the same that I dumped on the hook set. The bite did turn on for about 20 minutes where they were going nuts and absolutely inhaling it.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 24, 2021, 08:44 AM
 Hello fellow Southern NY. anglers this is fishing related but not an ice fishing topic. To all of you who enjoy fishing for Striped bass please view my Topic titled DEC needs your help/striped bass and consider volunteering to help with the fish count.

 Thank You.
   Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 24, 2021, 09:18 AM
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=384010.msg4174535#msg4174535

https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/122414.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 24, 2021, 11:01 AM
 Harwater diehard thank you for providing the links and making it easier for others to see my topic post and the DEC press release. I need to learn how to provide links to items here on Ice Shanty.

Steve

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jkrum10238 on Feb 24, 2021, 11:55 AM
anyone getting out on the north end of greenwood this week? Enough ice for snowmachines?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 24, 2021, 12:22 PM
anyone getting out on the north end of greenwood this week? Enough ice for snowmachines?
End is near can’t wait for river eyes
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 24, 2021, 06:57 PM
Got into some bigger crappies this afternoon 19 was the number and one gill bite was better today but they were still a little finicky... todays catch puts me 12 away from 100 crappies hitting the ice this year. Was surprised when I counted them up yesterday didn't think I was that close
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: laker5911 on Feb 24, 2021, 10:14 PM
Anyone been a Big Pond lately? Planning on going Thu/Fri. Just concerned for ice thickness. (I’m assuming it would be a slushy mess.).   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: troutslayer97 on Feb 25, 2021, 06:11 AM
Anyone been a Big Pond lately? Planning on going Thu/Fri. Just concerned for ice thickness. (I’m assuming it would be a slushy mess.).
what do you mean? there’s probably over 15inches of ice up there.  People have been fishing it since the 2nd week of December. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 25, 2021, 06:17 AM
Anyone been a Big Pond lately? Planning on going Thu/Fri. Just concerned for ice thickness. (I’m assuming it would be a slushy mess.).

I have not been up there in quite a while but I suspect your assumption, "Slushy Mess" could be correct. I would not be concerned about thickness of the ice, just how hard the walking and dragging might be.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Feb 25, 2021, 02:57 PM
  Any  reports on ice conditions for Highland Lake area would be greatly appreciated. I plan on going on Saturday. Lou :o
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 26, 2021, 07:03 PM
To all who may be interested just a reminder that the Swan Lake Fire department contest is tomorrow Feb.27 Th at Swan Lake. details are below.

 Registration is at Swan Lake Park on Briscoe Road (short distance off of state route 55)  goes from 6 AM to 7 AM , contest ends at 3PM . Weigh station closes at 3 PM sharp.
 Entry fee- Adults (16 & over) $10.00, Kids ( ages 7-15) $5.00 , kids ages 6 and under are free.
  Fish categories - Chain Pickerel, Perch and Panfish
Bait,refreshments will be available for purchase. Also raffles will be held.

Given daily high temperatures reaching into the forties the past few days you will find slush on the ice as the contest goes on and temperature rises.  To all who may attend Have fun and good fishing.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: SeaBeTree on Feb 27, 2021, 03:06 PM
Canopus was closed to ice fishing today.  Any other reports of ice conditions in Putnam, Dutchess?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 01, 2021, 08:47 AM
Was anyone out this weekend on any of the Sullivan County lakes? Just hoping to hear the ice/slush conditions on whatever lakes you might have fished.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: dougie on Mar 01, 2021, 01:05 PM
Was anyone out this weekend on any of the Sullivan County lakes? Just hoping to hear the ice/slush conditions on whatever lakes you might have fished.

Sullivan wasn't too bad but with the incoming weather it's shaping up to be a good weekend...and maybe the last.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Mar 01, 2021, 02:51 PM
I decided to stay in north Jersey saturday and found sufficient ice in Sussex county,12 inches. Let's hope it lasts one more week.  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: bowski76 on Mar 02, 2021, 07:30 AM
We fished Wolf Lake (private lake) on Saturday, the ice was about 18" thick but all mixed. 3" of crust, 3" slush, then pretty good ice under that. Even though it rained on Saturday, the crust held up and we didn't break through.
Fishing was pretty slow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 04, 2021, 12:43 PM
My new Ice rig. After the mishap returning home from the King of the Ice contest when the axle under my Triton snowmobile trailer broke in half I had to repair it with a new axle and both wheels and tires. I always hated that trailer anyway because I could hardly lift the clamshell top if there was any snow or ice on top of it. It was also a PITA with the process of lifting and then tilting it to get in and out with my machine and gear. As soon as I got it all repaired I put it on Craig's list and sold it the next day.

Then I went and bought the trailer I really wanted and after a day of building and work I have it all set up the way I need it. It fits my Snowdog, both my 2 man Clam and my big Otter Pro Resort shanties and the two sleds and I still have room to fit another shanty. Unlike the wide snowmobile trailer this one tows easy and I  hardly notice it is behind me.

 
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Mar 04, 2021, 12:45 PM
Got out yesterday for a bit 24 crappies 4 gills caught my 100th crappie for the year as well
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 04, 2021, 09:39 PM
Loudmouth879 congratulations on a good day of fishing and reaching 100 crappies caught this ice fishing season. :thumbsup: :clap:

Gamalot may the new trailer serve your needs well ,nice work setting it up to handle your ice fishing gear.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: icefisherman10990 on Mar 05, 2021, 11:24 AM
Thinking of trying white lake tomorrow.  Any one else going to be out?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jigger nut on Mar 05, 2021, 07:10 PM
Dam Gamalot very nice ! When we get enough safe ice next year you Can tow it out with the Snow Dog. Congrats
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: lech on Mar 08, 2021, 12:26 PM
I want to go ice fishing tommorow.Anybody with information about ice condition on White pond I will apprecited.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Vasquez ice bandits on Mar 08, 2021, 06:38 PM
Not sure about the conditions on white pond, but saw people fishing the middle branch, croton falls and lake Gilead on Saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Mar 09, 2021, 05:03 PM
Went on Sunday ice good use ramp to get on and off
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Yotecatcher on Mar 21, 2021, 08:05 AM
Guys were on Big Pond yday 3/20
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 21, 2021, 08:15 AM
Was out yesterday afternoon ..lower Sullivan County...accesed fron Southwest shorine was atop 12 inches of slush/hardpack/black ice . Spud is your friend ..along with common sense.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 21, 2021, 05:11 PM
Lol i was out today in my boat who needs ice be safe out there
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Apr 07, 2021, 08:10 AM
Reaching out for info. I fish the Roundout reservoir in the early spring but never tried the Neversink because I don't have a clue where to park and walk in to fish from shore with slip bobbers. I pass the reservoir driving from Liberty on 55 and heading to the Roundout but never did any exploring for good spots around the Neversink. Hoping to get an idea of a few spots with fairly easy walks to the shore from the parking areas.
Wish I was computer savvy enough to post a google picture of the reservoir and have some of you mark an X where I might try.

Thanks

Gam
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tipup28 on Apr 07, 2021, 09:01 AM
After you cross the dam going towards Liberty, make the first left on Aden Rd. You'll find two pull-offs that are marked as recreational boat launching sites, both of those are good shore fishing areas in the spring. Also, if you park right next to the dam, walk down the hill by where the boats are moored and try there, popular spot in the spring as well. Try throwing some spoons as well. Good luck!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Apr 07, 2021, 09:10 AM
After you cross the dam going towards Liberty, make the first left on Aden Rd. You'll find two pull-offs that are marked as recreational boat launching sites, both of those are good shore fishing areas in the spring. Also, if you park right next to the dam, walk down the hill by where the boats are moored and try there, popular spot in the spring as well. Try throwing some spoons as well. Good luck!

Thanks Tipup28. Looking at the street map heading toward Liberty Aden road is the first RIGHT. I never went down that road but will give it a try.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Oct 23, 2021, 06:59 PM
Time to dust off this Thread

Gamalot sent you a PM



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Nov 15, 2021, 08:13 AM
https://wx4cast.blogspot.com/2021/11/northeast-2021-2022-winter-outlook-part.html?fbclid=IwAR0IV3dP62gRbCcK0cSKGrq_XaSkDj-ZYRl6KipyXS5W0eLUv-gCJd1NeDk
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: wolfpak3770 on Nov 27, 2021, 05:46 PM
Definitely getting cold out there. Anyone score any good black friday deals?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 06, 2021, 09:21 PM
Got out on small pond the other day with a buddy in northern Sullivan. Couldn't believe it was 2.5” we proceeded with extreme caution, spud spud spud! . Managed some nice perch and few crappies not sure how it held up to today’s temps. cold nights  ahead this week. Tight lines.
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Dec 07, 2021, 05:20 AM
Nice job slabs..👍👍
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Dec 07, 2021, 10:02 AM
Sweet!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 11, 2021, 06:12 AM
Nice job Slabs!

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 15, 2021, 09:01 PM
Thanks all!  Well glad we went when we did, dieing to get back out there. Looks like some colder nights coming up after this rain event on Saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Dec 16, 2021, 04:48 AM
Thanks all!  Well glad we went when we did, dieing to get back out there. Looks like some colder nights coming up after this rain event on Saturday.
It seems reasonable that some places won't take long now. From what I see in general looking and stopping here and there, some of the higher elevations could see a solid 3 or four inches by Christmas.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Dec 23, 2021, 10:56 PM
Hi peeps!

I’m a noob to hardwater fishing. Just started two seasons ago. Last year, @Pooley taught me a fraction of what he knows. The rest… I gotta learn with time on the ice.

Now I’m hooked!

I’m hoping we get some safe ice soon!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 24, 2021, 12:59 PM
Hi peeps!

I’m a noob to hardwater fishing. Just started two seasons ago. Last year, @Pooley taught me a fraction of what he knows. The rest… I gotta learn with time on the ice.

Now I’m hooked!

I’m hoping we get some safe ice soon!

Welcome Aboard ..should add your location to your profile ..county and state ..helps members to better answer your future inquiries ..First week in January should be the kickoff to the season in our area
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Dec 24, 2021, 02:33 PM
Welcome Aboard ..should add your location to your profile ..county and state ..helps members to better answer your future inquiries ..First week in January should be the kickoff to the season in our area

Ditto on the welcome. I keep seeing overnight temps in the mid 20s and daytime temps in the 40s here in Monticello. What gets built at night gets reduced during the days. If I have to bet I think we can be on safe ice towards the end of January if all goes well and we don't get any warm rains followed by heavy winds. Most of the ponds near me have skim ice in the mornings and are mostly open by the afternoon right now so it could be another late start. Pray for zero and minus temps to be out there before mid January.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Dec 24, 2021, 05:40 PM
Welcome Aboard ..should add your location to your profile ..county and state ..helps members to better answer your future inquiries ..First week in January should be the kickoff to the season in our area

Profile changed to include my location: Rockland County
Thanks for the warm welcome!

Ditto on the welcome. I keep seeing overnight temps in the mid 20s and daytime temps in the 40s here in Monticello. What gets built at night gets reduced during the days. If I have to bet I think we can be on safe ice towards the end of January if all goes well and we don't get any warm rains followed by heavy winds. Most of the ponds near me have skim ice in the mornings and are mostly open by the afternoon right now so it could be another late start. Pray for zero and minus temps to be out there before mid January.

Thanks for the warm welcome!
Yes. Mid January I should be all ready with my gear.

Just started ice fishing a couple seasons ago. I did two derby’s last winter and now I’m completely hooked!

Since I’m new to this strange sport of hardwater fishing, I don’t have the many years of gear accumulation that most of you fine gals and guys have.

Got the following during the off season, mainly to take advantage of sales and such:
 
7.5 quart Engel Bait cooler (my 13 qt Engel was too big/heavy.)
Clam Rechargeable aerator (I hate changing out batteries)
37 gallon aquarium with included power filter and aerator (because it’s a hike and a hassle to go to my local bait store for minnows. A well balanced fish tank will keep minnows alive and well for a long time)
A few Shimano Sienna 500 reels and rods (I’m a Shimano fan boy)
Suffix 832 Ice Line braid and Suffix fluoro ice leader (goodbye fluoro/mono line twist!)
4 JawJackers and 2 Jigging bases (to complement my current I-Fish Pro’s)
2 Eagle Claw Ice Rod cases (to keep my growing combo collection safe)
Baffin Impact boots (because my Dryshod Artic boots weren’t warm enough last year and I hate cold feet)
ActionTec 5v Battery heated socks, vest, base layer pants and hand muff (because I’m old and don’t like suffering)
Dewalt portable propane heater with fan, LED light, 5v outlets (did I mention I’m a Filipino that’s old and hate being cold)
Nocs Standard Issue 8x25 Waterproof binoculars (because my old eyes can barely see a flag over a hundred feet)
Bulk tank hose adapter (to connect my 5 lb propane tank)
5 Flame King Refillable 1 lb Empty Propane Cylinder Tanks and a Refill Kit (DOT approved for safe transport of 1 lb propane)
Vulture long range 2-way alarm system with 7 sensors just shipped

I’m hoping for a fun season!

Tight lines!



Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Dec 24, 2021, 06:11 PM
Subway4X4 looks like you have quite the beginnings of great selection of gear. Are you a tip up fisherman and/or jigging angler?..I dont see electronic in your list .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jiignut on Dec 24, 2021, 06:31 PM
Or an auger.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Dec 24, 2021, 11:20 PM
Subway4X4 looks like you have quite the beginnings of great selection of gear. Are you a tip up fisherman and/or jigging angler?..I dont see electronic in your list .

Been doing 90% tip up since I started couple years ago. Love chasing those flags! I wanna do more jigging.

I recently started open water bass freshwater kayak fishing about 3 years ago and have   been using the Garmin Livescope that I’ve also setup for ice with a Summit shuttle, pole and bag.  It’s powered by 30 AHr Dakota Lithiums. Also picked up an AquaVue Micro 5.0 camera a couple months ago. So I’m pretty much good to go for electronics.

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Or an auger.

Been using a Eskimo 8” Pistol Bit (my first ice fishing related purchase) driven by a Dewalt DCD998 brushless. This is the one with the long ass handle for better control of the torquey drill.


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Title: Poole is da man!
Post by: Subway4X4 on Dec 24, 2021, 11:37 PM
Ice fishing 101 last year! Show and tell by Chris Poole.


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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Dec 28, 2021, 08:26 PM
Man these forecasts are depressing! Looks like some cold night next week but nothing to get to excited about. Might have to travel to get some good ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Jan 01, 2022, 12:51 PM
Man these forecasts are depressing! Looks like some cold night next week but nothing to get to excited about. Might have to travel to get some good ice.

YUP, Looks like North and West a few states over from here in NY.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: NYBasser on Jan 01, 2022, 07:44 PM
Had some pretty good ice in northern WI just before I left for winter break. Hoping that things will get started around here in the next week or so.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Jigger nut on Jan 01, 2022, 10:05 PM
We have some cold nights coming next week. Hopefully no wind would help !
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 02, 2022, 05:29 AM
I see skim ice on some of the deeper lakes, and last week people were on the ice near liberty(dangerous!) Most of kaneunga was skimmed over but the wind took care of that.  There was even a bit on the White lake side just before Christmas. The water temp is right there. Maybe not the deeper lakes, but  Places will close up by next weekend. Good luck to everyone and Happy New Year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Rosstafari on Jan 05, 2022, 09:49 PM
supposed to head up to saratoga next week for a day trip... fingers crossed it stays cold and icy..
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Jan 06, 2022, 10:10 PM
What’s the outlook for Sullivan County lakes locking up soon?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Jan 06, 2022, 10:45 PM
ponds by the house here in orange are skimmed/froze over won't be long now forecast looks decent
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 07, 2022, 04:46 PM
A bit of ice back on White Lake. Stopped at launch on Kaneunga side and walked out a few feet and stomped up and down. Don't know how thick so not really a condition report  . Still a bit of open water. I was working over that way so why not stop. Thinking a couple of the local ponds are ready so going to try to poke around this weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Jan 09, 2022, 09:39 AM
How’s Superior? I’m hoping I can go out next weekend. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarkBJ3 on Jan 09, 2022, 03:27 PM
Will take a drive up tomorrow around that area tomorrow. Would like to get on Superior next weekend also. If current forecast is accurate, should be tight by then. Post what I see tomorrow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Slabs247 on Jan 09, 2022, 05:49 PM
Mon & Tues should help a lot!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 10, 2022, 06:32 AM
The way things are today and the  forecast I think a lot of places will have a few inches of ice by Saturday. if no one goes by Thursday, I can swing by Lake Superior to check then. I haven't seen anything in reports and conditions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Canoejon on Jan 10, 2022, 02:32 PM
Is anyone (in the federation) able to give a report on Upton Lake in the next few days?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarkBJ3 on Jan 10, 2022, 05:40 PM
Swung by Superior today, group of guys out on ice over the weekend at some point. Could see refrozen tracks on ice. Kiamesha was tight. White Lake looked lousy. Lots of open areas and areas that looked just froze over. I’m the narrows looked tight.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarkBJ3 on Jan 10, 2022, 05:42 PM

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarkBJ3 on Jan 10, 2022, 05:46 PM

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 10, 2022, 07:25 PM
Thanks for the pics. Pretty encouraging to see that much ice on White lake with the forecast as such. Makes me wonder about SWB.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarkBJ3 on Jan 10, 2022, 07:52 PM
Wanted to swing by SWB, not enough time. Wind had White Lake open from the firehouse off to the East.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 11, 2022, 05:54 AM
In my neck of the woods lower Sullivan county ..I have been told anywhere from 4 inches to 5.5 inches on local ponds and lakes . Spuding on unfamilar and familar waterways is a must . This weeks is forcast to make some ice ..larger bodies of water may have some trouble as the winds are picking up as I type . I will make a request ...we have a Reports and Conditions Board ..please use it ..it will cut down on the chatter and clutter or PM the inquesitive member . We had alot of water recoveries over the summer fire departments and emergency responders were quite busy  ...not good . Some looky loo to the site may see your ice report on this thread and hit that body of water with all they got..not just for ice fishing but other ice activities ..skating X-cross skiing ..without a care in the world ..no spud ..no cleats..no picks ...and no common sense Be smart and stay safe .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 11, 2022, 11:46 AM
Some contests posted

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=372735.msg4219149;topicseen#new
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Jan 11, 2022, 12:03 PM
supposed to head up to saratoga next week for a day trip... fingers crossed it stays cold and icy..
Passed Saratoga few times this weekend it was 80% open still wind has to die
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Jan 11, 2022, 09:47 PM
I did the Mahogany Ridge derby at Highland Lake last year.  Had a blast!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 12, 2022, 04:02 AM
In my neck of the woods lower Sullivan county ..I have been told anywhere from 4 inches to 5.5 inches on local ponds and lakes . Spuding on unfamilar and familar waterways is a must . This weeks is forcast to make some ice ..larger bodies of water may have some trouble as the winds are picking up as I type . I will make a request ...we have a Reports and Conditions Board ..please use it ..it will cut down on the chatter and clutter or PM the inquesitive member . We had alot of water recoveries over the summer fire departments and emergency responders were quite busy  ...not good . Some looky loo to the site may see your ice report on this thread and hit that body of water with all they got..not just for ice fishing but other ice activities ..skating X-cross skiing ..without a care in the world ..no spud ..no cleats..no picks ...and no common sense Be smart and stay safe .
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   I always thought we posted in reports and conditions  when we have measured and actually been on the ice. I mean are you giving a report when you say you were told there is 4 to 5.5 inches  on your area lakes? We are all just communicating which is how I thought this worked. No disrespect meant. I went to check ice on a lake once and a x-country skier said the ice was safe and he had been out every day that week....... Well there was only two inches of ice with water laying on top and off he went across the lake! needless to say that is not safe ice for fisherman so you have to be careful of all info. Yesterday in the Callicoon area it was a total ice maker. The wind never topped 6mph. I have always been under the assumption that when you post in reports and conditions you were talking the dead truth with a tape measure and a spud. Once again no disrespect meant just trying to clarify what belongs where. I feel for the local rescuers. This real estate boom has the area overloaded with greenhorns and not enough volunteers to save them from drowning ,trying to cut trees they shouldn't ,or simply sticking their hand in the mower. Be well and hope you get out soon.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 12, 2022, 04:03 AM
I did the Mahogany Ridge derby at Highland Lake last year.  Had a blast!
Is the parking and such a hassle? Always wanted to try that one.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Jan 12, 2022, 10:33 AM
Is the parking and such a hassle? Always wanted to try that one.
I did the Mahogany Ridge derby at Highland Lake last year.  Had a blast!

I got there at the crack of dawn and I parked in the parking lot.  The later you arrive, the further away you park.

Entry fee included a dozen minnows and food, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

I got special mention at the end of day measure-in: The only Filipino tropical boy that fished the tournament. I got a big standing ovation.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Jan 12, 2022, 05:48 PM
That's a great story 4x4. :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: geo315 on Jan 13, 2022, 08:12 AM
I got there at the crack of dawn and I parked in the parking lot.  The later you arrive, the further away you park.

Entry fee included a dozen minnows and food, which I thoroughly enjoyed.

I got special mention at the end of day measure-in: The only Filipino tropical boy that fished the tournament. I got a big standing ovation.
ANy date for the torny this yea?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 13, 2022, 08:27 AM
Some contests posted

https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=372735.msg4219149;topicseen#new
ANy date for the torny this yea?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: geo315 on Jan 13, 2022, 08:36 AM

Thanks for the info, Geo.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Jan 17, 2022, 09:49 AM
Decent first time out for the season!

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fisher277d on Jan 17, 2022, 01:39 PM
Any updates on east branch? Hoping to take Friday off and get out there, thanks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: egriffin70 on Jan 18, 2022, 05:32 PM
Any updates on east branch? Hoping to take Friday off and get out there, thanks.

Dam side near railroad tracks had huge area wind blew open today and rest of main lake (RT 22 around island ) froze over a few days ago.   Back shallow cove side along causeway has had good ice the last week or so, plenty of guys fishing. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: laker5911 on Jan 21, 2022, 03:11 AM
Laurel Meadows Pond and Little Dam Lake in Sterling Forest State Park are open.  Still nothing in Harriman State Park.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Dboisclair95 on Jan 21, 2022, 10:48 AM
Passed Saratoga few times this weekend it was 80% open still wind has to die

How is Saratoga now?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: ActiveTrapChecker on Jan 21, 2022, 12:12 PM
6” of black ice sunday before the snow storm off browns
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 21, 2022, 12:53 PM
 Hello ,I hope everyone and their respective families is doing well ,thank you for the recent ice condition reports. If you have not checked the NY. contest,tournament and derby's topic found near the top of the NY. General Forum page 1 there are listing for several events in Sullivan County.

Laker5911 thank you for the information on Harriman and Sterling Forest state parks. As many of you know the Palisades Interstate Park Comission (PIPC) which manages these two parks along with Rockland Lake State Park  will not open lakes they allow ice fishing on until there is a minimum of 6 inches of ice cover on majority of a lake. Below are some phone numbers and times you can call to get reports.

                        Lake Tiorotti Beach office(Harriman) (8450-429-8257   8AM-12 Pm , 1PM-3:30 Pm 7 days a week excluding holidys.

                        Sterling Forest Visitors Center (845)-351-5907   8AM-4PM /7 days per week excluding holidays               
                        Rockland Lake (845)-268-3020 I assume similar hours and days
                        Bear Mountain State park (Hessian Lake)  (8450-786-2701              again I assume Bear Mountain and Lake Welch have similar hours.
                        Lake Welch Beach  (845)-947-2444
                  REMINDER YOU NOW HAVE TO INCLUDE THE AREA CODE WHEN DIALING EVEN IF YOUR RESIDE WITH-IN THE 845 AREA CODE .
                  ALSO FOR YOUR INFORMATION ROUTE 106 WHICH RUNS BETWEEN ROUTE 17 AND THE KANAWAUKE TRAFFIC CIRCLE IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON SO IF USING ROUTE 17 TO GET TO HARRIMAN YOU NOW HAVE TO CONTINUE TO SLOATSBURG IF TRAVELING SOUTH AND USE SEVEN lAKES DRIVE TO ENTER THE PARK YOU MAY ALSO USE THE LAKE TIOROTTI/SLIVER MINE LAKE EXIT OFF OF THE PALISADES PARKWAY.

 Everyone have a good ice fishing season stay safe some of our area lakes only recently totally froze over so there maybe spots of thin ice.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Another_Sully on Jan 21, 2022, 03:40 PM
Laurel Meadows Pond and Little Dam Lake in Sterling Forest State Park are open.  Still nothing in Harriman State Park.

In Harriman: Askoti, Skannatati, Nawahunta now open - plus those same two in Sterling.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 21, 2022, 09:00 PM
 Another_Sully welcome to Ice shanty, thank you for the update on lakes now open for ice fishing in Harriman State park.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 22, 2022, 04:20 AM
Any folks know if White Lakes and/or Lake  Huntington parking lots in Sullivan Conty have been plowed out ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Jan 22, 2022, 07:43 AM
Any folks know if White Lakes and/or Lake  Huntington parking lots in Sullivan Conty have been plowed out ?

Lake Huntington is plowed. Still a little icey but cleared of snow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 22, 2022, 07:58 AM
Lake Huntington is plowed. Still a little icey but cleared of snow.


Thanks ..they do a good job or just a pass  ? I know that P/lot is tiny ..been there when you could just fit two cars in there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: BGIII on Jan 23, 2022, 12:07 PM
Anyone know if people have been out on West Branch in Putnam?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jrock13 on Jan 23, 2022, 01:06 PM
Anyone know if people have been out on West Branch in Putnam?

I think west branch is still open. East branch is frozen with about 5” in some coves. We fished Saturday morning in the milltown rd cove
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Jan 24, 2022, 07:46 AM
Askoti Lake was a grind yesterday.  Nothing all day until I hit the twilight bite and brought up two largemouth bass.

A good six inches of ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Miles59 on Jan 24, 2022, 11:12 AM
Askoti Lake was a grind yesterday.  Nothing all day until I hit the twilight bite and brought up two largemouth bass.

A good six inches of ice.

I was across the street from you at Skannatati yesterday. At least 6” of good ice there too.  Managed to get 4 small largemouth, but otherwise slow.  All on tip ups with minnows.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Crappyice on Jan 24, 2022, 12:38 PM
Anyone ice fishing on Lake Gilead or Gleneida yet? Are they locked up?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Jan 24, 2022, 02:28 PM
I was across the street from you at Skannatati yesterday. At least 6” of good ice there too.  Managed to get 4 small largemouth, but otherwise slow.  All on tip ups with minnows.

Come by and say hi next time!  Ima the only Filipino island boy you’ll ever see ice fishing.
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Coldfusion on Jan 24, 2022, 04:31 PM
Anyone ice fishing on Lake Gilead or Gleneida yet? Are they locked up?

Gilead, Gleneida, Cross River, West Branch, Croton Falls, and Bog Brook are still open water.

East Branch is safe. Fished off of Milltown Road by the Causeway on Saturday and Sunday. Yellow Perch and one nice largemouth bass provided the action for me on both days.

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Crappyice on Jan 26, 2022, 05:29 AM
Thanks Coldfusion. Hoping things really lock up across the board over these next few days. Wish that nor’easter would hold off until the ice is more established.

I called up to FDR Lake Mohansic. They still have some open water but 4” most places. They will announce it open and safe only after 6” and fully frozen…could be soon.

I also heard Canopus lake was busy last weekend from a buddy who was hiking the area.

Be safe
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kings9 on Jan 26, 2022, 09:24 AM
Is there any ice on titicus reservoir? ???
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: tjk3rd on Jan 26, 2022, 10:39 AM
Took a ride yesterday.  Guys were out on Gilead towards middle as well as down right side.  Gleneida was 95% covered but clearly not safe yet.  Diverting and Middlebranch were being fished.  I never checked ice thickness just what I saw from my car so be safe wherever you go.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: laker5911 on Jan 26, 2022, 10:49 PM
Anyone willing to share their thoughts on Little Dam Lake.  Looking to learn about access, average depth and preferred species.  (It looks like access from Bramertown Rd is fairly long when pulling two smitty sleds of gear.)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Jan 28, 2022, 09:27 AM
Any one fishing swan lake contest this weekend?? Ice thickness? ATV? Thanks guys.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 28, 2022, 10:56 AM
Hello Jghunter,I will not be attending the Swan Lake Fire department contest this Sunday but here is some information the maybe of help to you and other planing to attend the contest.The Fire department to my knowledge has a Facebook account which should have info. about the contest and possibly ice conditions. Look for Swan Lake ,NY.Fire Department Hose Co# 1
Three of the radio stations that broadcast in Sullivan county belong to the Bold Gold Media group below are the stations and their frequencies. I will also give a link to one station's website and Facebook. If I hear any updates about the contest for a contact person I have will post them here in the SENY thread and also pass on to NY. moderator Raquettedacker so he can update the contest posting in the NY. contest,tournament,derbies thread foun near top of page 1 of the NY. general ice fishing board/forum.

WSUL-98.3 Fm , WVOS-95.9 FM, Thunder 102&104.5 Fm     website for WVOS www.boldgoldnewyork.com>wvos (http://www.boldgoldnewyork.com>wvos)    Facebook  www.facebook.com/wvosfm (http://www.facebook.com/wvosfm)

All of the stations had the contest listed on their respective events calendars . last i check Sullivan County is forecast to receive between 1-3 inches of snow from the coming storm. Since the contest is on Sunday there should be time for the parking area/areas to be plowed. Best to you with the fishing on Sunday.

Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Jan 28, 2022, 11:21 AM
Thank you
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Jan 28, 2022, 04:41 PM
Tomorrow’s looking brutal coz of the storm. Sunday’s gonna be a good fishing day!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 28, 2022, 08:22 PM
Jghunter,you are welcome glad I could be of some help.
 Steve

Ps. Check your personal message in-box.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Iron_Angler on Jan 28, 2022, 11:46 PM
Anyone know if people have been out on West Branch in Putnam?

Scouting run Weds.  West Branch main lake is open water and the causeway north side is a hard pass for me.  East Branch has some fishable ice if you pack light (I don't).  Bog Brook and Gleneida is a no-go.  Gilead I've fished 3x this week; same story as most of the other similar local waters, there is old ice that I trust and areas that were open water last week.  I'm still wearing a life vest and spudding everywhere I walk.  Can't speak as to the other Putnam waters but, just like last year, I have seen more people out there than I've ever seen before, and I also haven't heard of any water rescues yet. 
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2022, 09:11 AM
Iron Angler, thank you for the  reports on NYC reservoirs in Putnam county. Happy to read you have heard no reports of water rescues. friendly reminder to all who plan to head out fishing after this storm the new snow will cover any areas of newly formed thinner ice so bring and use your spud/ice chisel and like iron angler  wear a life vest or float-assist clothing ,ice picks and have a throw rope.


Doing a quick check of weather conditions in Swan Lake,NY. earlier this morning the air temperature was 11 degrees head to a forecast high of 14 degrees and the area had received one inch of snow. Another 2-3 inches of snow are forecast to be received from this storm.  So I think tomorrow's fire deparment ice fishing contest while be held as scheduled. Details on the contest canbe found in the NY. contests ,tournaments,derbies thread mantained by member raquettedacker and found near the top of NY.General forum/board page no.!

Best to all fishing this weekend , Have fun and stay safe.
  Steve
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 29, 2022, 10:18 AM
Snow is slowing down and tapering off. Looks to be 4ish inches of powdery snow in lower Sullivan Co NY..sure to be less as you head further north in the county. Winds will pick up later so some blowing and drifting on the shorelines will make for some difficulties depending on your access points .
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Post by: Gamalot on Jan 29, 2022, 10:32 AM
Snow is slowing down and tapering off. Looks to be 4ish inches of powdery snow in lower Sullivan Co NY..sure to be less as you head further north in the county. Winds will pick up later so some blowing and drifting on the shorelines will make for some difficulties depending on your access points .

I tried to send you a PM and it says your box is full????
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Jan 29, 2022, 10:49 AM
I tried to send you a PM and it says your box is full????

fixed it
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Post by: Frozengills on Jan 29, 2022, 11:56 AM
Greetings ice anglers, for anyone that's interested I drove through Harriman late yesterday and Sebago, Kanwakee and Tiorati are now flagged green. I fished Askoti a couple of times this past week and only had one tip up trigger it but I yanked on it maybe too soon and lost it. Was out there all day Thursday with no action at all. I was still happy to be out on the ice after the last few Winters didn't have any substantial ice. Hoping to hit Sebago and Tiorati next week before the warm-up. Good luck and stay safe. Cheeyaz
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Post by: Subway4X4 on Jan 29, 2022, 02:16 PM
Thanks frozengills. I’m headed out tomorrow!
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 29, 2022, 08:32 PM
 Good evening, Frozengills welcome to ice Shanty and the Southern ,NY thread. Thank you for the report on more lakes now being open to ice fishing in Harriman State park. Hopefully the warm up this coming week does not affect the ice to badly and cause some lakes to be closed. May you have a better day next time out on the ice.

The times herald record's website reports the following locations in Sullivan County.  I've rounded off the numbers Rock Hill-3 inches, Monticello-1 inch and Grahamsville -2 inches. I looked at WVOS's website around 8 PM and did not see any updates concerning the Swan Lake F.D. contest so looks likes the event is on registration opens at 6AM at Swan Lake Park 1658 Briscoe road,Swan Lake,NY. Contest starts at 7 AM. Once again best to all attending this contest and fishing elsewhere tomorrow.

 Steve


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Post by: Iron_Angler on Jan 29, 2022, 10:52 PM
Iron Angler, thank you for the  reports on NYC reservoirs in Putnam county. Happy to read you have heard no reports of water rescues.

mr.clean, you're welcome.  Water is generally not your friend when below 70* 🤪   Frozengills, thanks for the Harriman report.  40 years locally, and I haven't fished anything in that park.  If you see a small dude with a big mustache fishing solo or 2-up don't hesitate to say hi!
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Post by: mr.clean on Jan 30, 2022, 11:14 AM
 Iron Angler very true statement ,after a few seasons of ice fishing it is easy to become relaxed out on the ice and that is when something bad can happen to you or someone in your group. I don't know How far you live from Harriman or Sterling Forest state parks but if you go back to page 385 of this thread you will find a post I made on Jan.21,2022 which contains two phone numbers you can call to get info. on which lakes are open to ice fishing. the closest bait shop i know of to both parks is Davis Sporting on the North bound side of route 17 in Sloatsburg,NY.

The Palisades Interstate Park Commission manages both parks along with Bear Mountain (Hessian Lake) ,Rockland Lake and Fhanstock State parks. they require a minimum of 6 inches of ice before they will open lakes where they allow ice fishing to the public. So if traveling some distance I highly suggest calling before making the trip.

If anyone knows of other bait-tackle shops in the area of harriman and sterling forest please post their names hours and phone numbers. thank you.

 Steve
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Post by: kb on Jan 30, 2022, 12:23 PM
Plenty of people out on Glenida, but not in the middle.   Spud your way out if you want to go deep


Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Frozengills on Jan 30, 2022, 06:50 PM
Art's tackle shop in Nanuet has plenty of shiners and other live bait for those interested. May not be very close to Harriman but it's not very far either. Here is the link if it will work for you. As always, good luck and stay safe.

https://www.artstacklenfly.com/
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Post by: Iron_Angler on Jan 30, 2022, 10:10 PM
mr.clean, I'm just across the river on the west side of Putnam county; very familiar with the area including the roads in Harriman park and Davis Sports, just never fished any water or hunted any land in the park.

Regardless I'll record those phone numbers, and thanks for the formula, I was curious as to what the parks consider "safe". 

I don't know of any other bait shops in that area other than Davis.  There's Big Wave in Mahopac and Mohegan Sportsman in Mohegan Lake on my side.  All the other local shops have long since closed.   
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Jan 31, 2022, 10:41 AM
Frozengills thank you for the info. and link to Art's Tackle folks coming to harriman/Sterling Forest from Putnam,Westchester counties and NYC could stop their on the way to the parks.

Iron Angler you are welcome .thank you for the names of two bait shops in putnam county. During the Summers of 1978 and 1979 i worked a at boy's camp in Harriman the policy was already in place at that time. the gentlemen who served as my fresh water and ice fishing mentor grew up in Sloatsburg,NY. so we ice fished in Harriman several times over the years. I'm sending you a personal message(PM) with some general info. on both harriman and Sterling forest.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 01, 2022, 09:22 PM
fished 4 times since 1/10 due to my work schedule 3 different bodies of water.... first trip headed out with my cousin and his son hand full of crappies. 2nd trip headed out with my 2 cousins and one of their sons only one bass 3rd trip was solo the same day as the 2nd trip 18 crappie handful of sunfish and a bass 4th trip was today headed out again with my cousin and his kid chased flags most of the day bunch of bass biggest 18" a few perch and a 12.5 crappie.
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Ice started at 3-4" the first trip was around 7" the 2nd trip out and 10" today. Lakes were all in Orange County....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 02, 2022, 02:51 PM
Hey guys I'm fishing a pike contest this week and need suckers. They have plenty of them over 2 hours away just curious are there any places within an hour or so of Orange county that carry live suckers???? Thanks
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 02, 2022, 02:59 PM
I could be wrong here but I do think anywhere you will fish a contest for pike might have a shop with the bait you want. I don't honestly know of any good pike fishing here locally until you get up above Albany and into the Adirondacks. I  have never seen a bait shop here near Orange, Sullivan or any of the surrounding counties that carry suckers.
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 02, 2022, 03:25 PM
I'm fishing in the northern challenge near Tupper lake I'm going so early nothing will be open on Saturday morning.  you are correct all the local bait shops up there do carry them but they are all sold out over 2,000 anglers. Closest place I can find is wiggly worm about a 2-hour drive in Ballston spa
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 02, 2022, 03:45 PM
YUP! Back in my youth when I traveled to those events I always had a local up there who was charged with bringing the right bait and we brought the food and beverages. Around here at this time of year we can't even find a saw belly and that is the prefered forage of most of the fish we go after.
Good luck at the contest but you will do well to hook up with some guys who are local.
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 02, 2022, 03:50 PM
Some angler buddys found this place recently ..quick phone call could be helpful

https://www.kaseyscast-a-ways.com/
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 02, 2022, 04:36 PM
Hardwater thanks but I already called them. No luck. I guess I'll be taking a trip up ito lake George tomorrow morning. Lol. 
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Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 02, 2022, 04:44 PM
Hardwater thanks but I already called them. No luck. I guess I'll be taking a trip up ito lake George tomorrow morning. Lol.

I am not a pike fisherman by any means ..but I thought they preferred dead and smelly bait...some store bought mackerel seams to be a good choice .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 02, 2022, 04:58 PM
Correct dead bait works but live suckers is key. Especially in Simon pond next to Tupper lake Pike are a little small. Usually do good with the suckers they don't want to touch the shiners and they're hard to keep alive.
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 02, 2022, 05:31 PM
Goog evening, Jghunter do a Google search for bait shops in the Amsterdam,NY area I was last in that section of NY. back in Fall of 2009 so this shop may be gone but on route 30 headed north fro Amsterdam there was a bait shop .Sorry i don't remember the name. also if you continue north on route 30 route 68 will overlap route 30 in the Village of Speculator (Hamilton County I think) route 8 makes a left turn headed towards Piseco,NY on this stretch of highway there was Tanner's outdoor sports/tanner's sports believe they carry bait fish. If you head back to route 8/30 intersection in heart of Speculator and continue North of route 30 you will eventually get to Tupper Lake there might be some other roads in between. This also takes you through Indian lake,NY. possibly some bait shops in that town/village. Sorry I can not be more specific but like i said last time in the part of NY. was back in Oct. of 2009. Best to you at the contest. I'll due some internet searching if I find anything will send you a PM.

On a different subject did you go to the Swan Lake F.D. contest if so what are your impressions of the contest and how did you/your group do fishing that day.

Loudmouth879 congratulations on the crappie. best to you rest of this ice fishing season.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 02, 2022, 05:37 PM
Mr clean thanks. No I didn't make it to the contest. And tomorrow I will be heading to Ballston spa or Amsterdam either one the things you do for fishing.
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 02, 2022, 06:03 PM
jghunter thank you for answering my questions about the swan lake contest. A quick google search showed two baits shops in Amsterdam,NY. sent you PM with info. on them.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: moose66 on Feb 02, 2022, 06:55 PM
Just an FYI as of today all of the lakes in Harriman are closed. That place is such a joke. Only Blue Lake and the lakes
In Sterling are open.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 02, 2022, 07:28 PM
They see 40 degrees and panic
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 02, 2022, 08:05 PM
Must be those damn republicans! ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Seven Lakes on Feb 02, 2022, 08:59 PM
Who makes these decisions?  I fished several lakes in Harriman/Sterling in the last week.  The thickest ice I found was on Lake Sebago, nearly 12 inches. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 03, 2022, 09:56 AM
Okay I found a great bait shop about an hour and a half from Orange county. It's called Conroy's It a mom and pop store near Troy New York. Had every live bait imaginable suckers in three different sizes. great place owned by an older gentleman.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: flounderman on Feb 03, 2022, 10:20 AM
Been hitting the ice hard the last  5 weeks when the wind doesn’t blow. Made at least a dozen trips near and far with mixed success. Early season was lights out catching largies and picks on tip-ups. That slowed down. Changed gears, last few trips traveling light punching lots of holes learning lakes jigging for active panfish. Catching has been steady.
 Good luck to all the local tourney fishers the next few weeks👊

Landed a beast 15 1/4” crappie the other day.


 
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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 03, 2022, 10:27 AM
Moose66 thank you for the info. on Harriman State park lakes now being closed. This is not a new practice over the past 15 or so years I've found the palisades interstate park commission quick to close lakes after a few days of above or near forty degree temperature. When I inquired why this happened I was told the same group of rangers patrolled both Harriman and Sterling Forest,there were not many rangers so it was hard for them to check ice conditions at all of the lakes on a daily basis. So out of concern for safety they were quick to close lakes in the larger Harriman State park and just check Sterling Forest lakes. This is why I strongly urge everyone to make a phone call before heading to either park after a couple days of warmer weather. Plan to arrive at the parks around 9AM or later so offices/visitor's center are open this allows you to check if anything has changed especially if you called in the morning of the day before your planed trip.

Like many of you i'm not to happy with this practice but don't see it changing in the near future which is a shame since it means many of us now have to travel longer distances to ice fish.

Jghunter good to read you found a weel stocked bait shop where you can get the suckers for your trip to the Northern Challenge at Tupper lake this weekend. If you have this shop's hours,phone number and location/address please go to page 1 of the Ice fishing new York forum/board lok for topic NY.News&Info.(found near top of page) which includes a bait shop list and add shop's information if it is not currently listed. Sadly small bait-tackle shops are decreasing in number so always good to know about well stocked places. may the owner of this shop have someone to take over the business since you say he is an older gentlemen.

speaking of bait shops does anyone know if Tom's located on Prosperous Valley road in the Fair Oaks-Bloomingburg,NY area(off of route 17M ) is still open I heard the owner Tom passed this past Summer. Like many bait shops this was/is a small place operated out of the garage of Owner's house. My thanks in advance for answer to this question.

Flounderman, glad you are having a good ice fishing season. Best to you also with the remainder of this season.

 Steve
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Post by: Gamalot on Feb 03, 2022, 12:31 PM
Yes, Tom's bait in Fair Oaks appears to be gone. Tom did pass away (R.I.P.) and I don't believe his wife or daughter wanted to keep running the shop. Try calling them.(845) 733-4642
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Post by: jghunter on Feb 03, 2022, 02:13 PM
Mr.clean I added Conroy's to bait shop list.
If toms is closed you can try o&h bait shop chester ny 10918. 845-469-2566. Just call them first little shop out of house.
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 03, 2022, 08:11 PM
 Gamalot thank you for the info. On Tom's and the phone Number.

Jghunter  I know where O&H bait shop is in Chester,NY. Thank you for taking my suggestion and posting info. on Conroy's . 

Steve
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Post by: Fishmaniac2021 on Feb 04, 2022, 05:57 AM
Hello fish-hunters, who loves to freeze their buns  ;D
Did anyone fish Greenwood lake by any chance and know’s what the ice condition is like? North end preferably.

Thanks in advance 🙏🏼
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 04, 2022, 12:16 PM
Fishmaniac2021, I see you already posted this question in the NY.reports&conditions listing for Greenwood Lake. The lake is also listed in the NJ. Reports& Conditions forum/board under Greenwood/Passaic  no new reports there on ice conditions only post like yours asking about the north end of lake.

 In case you or anyone else has not heard this news the Village of Greenwood Lake board passe a law now requiring you to purchase a permit in order to park at the village park on Windmere Avenue. Cost is ten dollar per day and permit is only valid for one day. You can purchase permit at the Village hall between the hours of 8Am-4Pm Monday-Friday . Under the Greenwood  lake listing in the NJ. board on page 6 member NJsquatch posted a link to Village's website  which shows the new law. If you plan to use the park to access ice read up on the law to prevent any problems.

Sorry i don't fish the lake so can not give a report on ice conditions.

 Steve
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Post by: Glenmere on Feb 05, 2022, 06:53 PM
That's just wonderful!
What's next?
So much for being a Warwick taxpayer!
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Post by: laker5911 on Feb 05, 2022, 08:03 PM
That's just wonderful!
What's next?
So much for being a Warwick taxpayer!

If you live in the Town of Warwick. A permit is not required.

“ As of January 1, 2022 there is a village law requiring non-residents have a fishing permit from the Village of Greenwood Lake to fish from shore or accessing the lake from shore for ice fishing. The law does not require a permit for the following: residents of the town of Warwick, anyone who works in the Greenwood Lake School district boundary/Greenwood Lake community, those staying at legal rentals, bed and breakfasts, motels / hotels as well as guests of ANY resident of the Village of Greenwood Lake. All others will require a permit from Village Hall. Permits are $10 a day and are good for the same day purchased. Permits may only be picked up from Village Hall between the hours of 8am – 4pm Monday through Friday.”
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 05, 2022, 09:34 PM
Laker5911 thank you for posting information on the Greenwood Lake village board law about the permits. below is a link to the Villages website,hopefully i do things right and everyone will be able to see and read about this law.

                                      https://villageofgreenwoodlake.org/ (https://villageofgreenwoodlake.org?)



 steve
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Post by: Fishmaniac2021 on Feb 05, 2022, 10:58 PM

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Thank you for the info mr. Clean and Laker!
Wow, that’s sucks! $10 per day and only during the workweek? Who’s gonna come? Is that the reason, they want to keep outsiders away? I spend money by filling up gas, buying snacks and sometimes eating in a village, is that so bad for local economy? Too many questions, but only one answer, no more Greenwood for me, sadly. I liked the spot, not too far from the city, has parking and fishing is decent. Also gets pretty at the sunset, at least that’s what my wife says, while I stick my nose to the ice hole waiting for that evening yellow perch bite ;)
 Found picture from some years ago with my favorite white perch and few crappies, bunch of little boogers, but so good when pan fried  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Glenmere on Feb 06, 2022, 04:45 AM
Thanks Laker !
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Post by: mr.clean on Feb 06, 2022, 07:24 AM
Fishmaniac2021, you are welcome, this is just my humble opinion but during this Covid pandemic Greenwood lake area (Harriman,Sterling Forest State Parks) has seen an increase in visitors to the area. I had to drive through the Village of greenwood lake this past Summer and it was crowded with people ,lake packed with all types of boats. The Town of Tuxedo also had to place no parking signs on the section of route 17 near where the AT (hiking trail) crosses the highway due to the high number of vehicles parked on shoulder of the highway. So yes I can see the permit being a way to lower the number of people using village facilities and reduce fishing /overall pressure on the lake. I know before this pandemic the U.S coast Guard was called in at times to patrol the lake in Summer due to numerous problems.

Steve

Ps. Keep a watch on your personal message in-box i will send you some info. on a couple of Lakes in Orange count that are not to much longer of a drive from the Greenwood Lake area.
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Post by: Crappyice on Feb 06, 2022, 03:17 PM
Fished Lake Mohansic in Yorktown. Buddy nabbed a nice crappy, one bass on a tip up  and had a few flags run off with no hook ups.
Jigging without electronics seems less than ideal as we watched another angler do worlds better not far from where we were.

Anyone have a Marcum Showdown 2.0 or 5.6 for sale!!!!! That thing looked sweet and simple
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fishmaniac2021 on Feb 07, 2022, 04:46 AM
I’ll be waiting for those lakes mr.Clean, thank you very ice!
IMHO Pandemic turned everyone’s heads upside down, but it makes no sense to me why would u keep strangers away, coz we bring at least some income vs none  !?!?
Why do you suggest it brought more visitors to those areas during pandemic? I would expect actually less  ???
Tight lines iceheads  :tipup:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Mikey Ice on Feb 07, 2022, 05:16 AM
Greenwood Lake sucks anyway
10 bucks a day lol
🤬🤬🤬NJ
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 07, 2022, 11:22 AM
Good day, Fishmaniac2021 check your personal message in-box you should have received 2 messages from me.

This is just my humble opinion based on what i saw while passing through the Harriman-Sterling Forest-Greenwood Lake are on Memorial Day and July Fourth of 202o to visit relatives in Northern New Jersey. While driving south on route 17 on Memorial Day when I reached the spot where the Applachian Trail crosses the highway there was at least fifty cars parked on the shoulder of roadway and numerous people walking about. When I reached Sloatsburg area that day it was also packed with people. On my July Fourth trip there were Info. message boards up on route 17 saying that certain parking area in Harriman State park were already full,the section of s route 17 where i had observed all the cars back on Memorial day now had numerous No parking signs placed here by the state police. I assume things were similar in 2021. I had a friend who lived in Greenwood Lake during the early-mid.1990's and back then he was already telling me of problems mostly during the Summer related to people visiting the lake and village. Since the lake crosses the NY.NJ. border both states had asked the U.S. Coast Guard to help them enforce boating rules .Personally think a combination of all these things lead to the passing of  new law.

possibly if enough people complain to the village board about this law they will make the permits available for purchase at other locations in the village which are open on weekends and maybe revisit and make changes to the law once again just my humble opinions. Since I and I'm sure others do not want to see endless discussion of this subject lets all move onto other topics.

Respectifully yours. Mr.Clean/Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 07, 2022, 08:03 PM
Good evening, in the General Ice fishing forum you will find the topic "Found" started by member Corndog. He was fishing at Blue lake in Sterling Forest earlier today and recovered a chair left by another person who was fishing the lake. If you are missing a chair from your gear please send Corndog a personal message with description so he can return the chair to you.

 A MODERATOR MAY MOVE HIS POST TO THE NEW YORK GENERAL FORUM  *  uPDATE THIS TOPIC HAS NOW BEEN MOVED TO THE NEW YORK GENERAL FORUM.
Thank you,Ice Shanty/Scott .

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Fishmaniac2021 on Feb 08, 2022, 01:37 AM
Thanks mr Clean, got your info, much appreciated! 

Oh summer might be a different story, never been there during summer, I have ocean next to me and I don’t like bugs that much.
I just think for ice fishing there won’t be much increase in people all of a sudden, it’s sort of a more exotic hobby, requires special gear and a bit of a sadomasochistic personality  ;)
I just wonder how they gonna check those licenses? Get on ice and walk to every fisherman? It’s not a small lake. Well I guess they can use snowmobile. That’s how you creat jobs…that are useless
Whole thing just ridiculous, it’s still a public lake, we already paying a license fee to the state, they stock it with fish on our account. So locals can use it but outsiders have to shell out $10 bucks a day and not even allowed to fish on a weekend? That’s nonsense! Screw them, not supporting this crap! 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2022, 07:47 AM
Good Morning, I see that Corndog replied to my post in the Found topic early this morning. He hopes to get to Blue Lake today and see if the fishermen he thinks owns the chair has returned to fish today. If he does not see this person he will leave the chair at park's Visitor's center. I suggest you message Corndog or call the Visitor's center before traveling to the parkto claim chair if you are the owner.

On another subject related to Sterling Forest looking at the extended weather forecast for this week my town New Windsor,NY will see daily highs in the forties until Saturday assuming the area of park sees similar temperatures lakes may close to fishing. so once again I suggest making a phone call before heading to the park.

   Sterling Forest visitor' center  (8450-351-5907    between 8AM-4PM daily  with the exception of certain holidays.

Fishmaniac2021 good to read you received my message hope it is of some help to you . I agree with your statements hopefully the mayor and Village board get plenty of negative feed back to the law and repeal it or makes changes to the law.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 08, 2022, 07:06 PM
Hey Corndog and mr. Clean. That's my buddy's chair. Message me and I'll get it back to him. He was happy to see someone honest found it. Great people on here!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2022, 07:37 PM
Pooley, I will send Corndog a message to contact you in case he did not see your post here in the Southern NY. thread. Happy to read the chair's owner has been found.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 08, 2022, 09:11 PM
Thanks Steve!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 08, 2022, 09:17 PM
Pooley you are welcome. you should have a message from me in your PM in-box.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: FM67 on Feb 09, 2022, 12:55 AM
That's just wonderful!
What's next?
So much for being a Warwick taxpayer!

Interesting, Warwick/Florida  does exactly the same thing,. Stinks being minutes away and treated like second class citizens huh.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 09, 2022, 07:19 AM
Hey Corndog and mr. Clean. That's my buddy's chair. Message me and I'll get it back to him. He was happy to see someone honest found it. Great people on here!
Hey Pooley
I sent you a message, but just in case, I turned the chair into the woman at the Visitor Center at Sterling. Have your buddy give them a call, or, message me describing it and I will let you know if it's the one I found. I'm sure it is.
Hope it's his, and if so, glad I could help
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: pooley on Feb 09, 2022, 09:31 AM
Thank you Corndog!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 09, 2022, 09:43 AM
Corndog,Pooley good to see the two of you have touched base may the chair that is now at the Sterling Forest visitor's center be the property of your friend Pooley. Corndog thank you for making the effort to get the chair back to it's owner. Happy to have been of minor assistance in this matter.
 
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 09, 2022, 04:55 PM
I can't stand the suspense..did the guy pick up his chair?
Is there a reward?
Was the woman at the visitor center pleasant?
I gotta know!!!! :woot:
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 09, 2022, 09:48 PM
I can't stand the suspense..did the guy pick up his chair?
Is there a reward?
Was the woman at the visitor center pleasant?
I gotta know!!!! :woot:
. I've been waiting patiently....but yeah What happened? ;D Also weather not too bad for K.O.T.I. so far!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Corndog on Feb 10, 2022, 03:52 PM
. I've been waiting patiently....but yeah What happened? ;D Also weather not too bad for K.O.T.I. so far!

RIGHT??!!
I mean, come on now...its been days!!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2022, 04:15 PM
. I've been waiting patiently....but yeah What happened? ;D Also weather not too bad for K.O.T.I. so far!

K.O.T.I. is on Sunday February 20th. We won't have an accurate weather prediction until about Friday the 18th. A lot can happen in 10 days. Temperatures and snow could turn White Lake into a bucket of slush or stiff winds could make fishing miserable. I have fished it in both conditions but the one condition that will ruin it for me is bitter cold with high winds. We won't know until Friday what to expect. If I really do get a second reincarnation I want to come back as a Meteorologist, they can get it wrong more often than right and still get paid the big bucks. BTW, I fished White lake on Tuesday, 14 inches of ice but don't dare leave a fish on the ice while you go back to the shanty for a new hook.

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 10, 2022, 04:18 PM
Awesome pic!!! You can almost hand feed them there .
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 10, 2022, 04:32 PM
Awesome pic!!! You can almost hand feed them there .

My buddy took the picture and saw the eagle coming while I was 100 yards away. It horrified me because the pickerel still had a hook way deep that I cut off hadn't yet taken out. I don't care if they swipe a fish or two but I damn sure don't want to kill one if it eats a hook. Hand feed them, just don't turn your back on those thieves. We had a pair watching us all day from way over 200 yards away and they don't miss a trick.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 10, 2022, 06:49 PM
Good evening, Gamalot please give my thanks to your friend for taking the photo of the eagle. Thank you for the report on ice thickness at White lake. May the Eagle not have ingested the hook still left in the pickerel . It is nice to see the Eagles hopefully they do not like some other wildlife start associating humans as a source of food and become a problem.

Pooley I'm also curious was the chair Corndog found your friend's and has he picked it up from the visitor's center.

Jghunter how did you and any buddy's do at the Northern Challenge in Tupper Lake.

Friendly reminder this Saturday (Feb.12TH) the Hurleyville Fire Dept.& Town of Fallsburg Youth Commission are have the annual contest at Morning side Lake in Hurleyville. Info on the contest can be found in the New York  tournaments,Contests and Derbies thread found near the top of page 1 of New York ice fishing forum/board. you can also visit this website scroll down the page to see contest information.   www.hurleyvilleny.com (http://www.hurleyvilleny.com)

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 10, 2022, 07:34 PM
Fishing was very slow . Only had one pike on and lost it before the hole. 1000 guys entered not many fish caught and small biggest was only 7lb.fun time though. 0 degrees all day.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 11, 2022, 06:07 AM
K.O.T.I. is on Sunday February 20th. We won't have an accurate weather prediction until about Friday the 18th. A lot can happen in 10 days. Temperatures and snow could turn White Lake into a bucket of slush or stiff winds could make fishing miserable. I have fished it in both conditions but the one condition that will ruin it for me is bitter cold with high winds. We won't know until Friday what to expect. If I really do get a second reincarnation I want to come back as a Meteorologist, they can get it wrong more often than right and still get paid the big bucks. BTW, I fished White lake on Tuesday, 14 inches of ice but don't dare leave a fish on the ice while you go back to the shanty for a new hook.

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The forcast isn't bad for K.O.T.OI. .......so far. If you want to play state the obvious then of course Yes the weather could end up worse than they say. But through the years looking ahead it looks  more optimistic then most. Also if you throw the pickerel down the whole Eagles won't eat them and they will be there for someone else to catch.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 11, 2022, 06:26 AM
The forcast isn't bad for K.O.T.OI. .......so far. If you want to play state the obvious then of course Yes the weather could end up worse than they say. But through the years looking ahead it looks  more optimistic then most. Also if you throw the pickerel down the whole Eagles won't eat them and they will be there for someone else to catch.

That pickerel was going in my bucket to be pickled. Yup, I should have taken it back to my shanty when I went for another hook but I just left him there and was more intent on getting the tip up back down the hole. Oh Well, Eagles have to eat too.
As far as the weather goes, it just seems to me the more technology the weather predictors put into the mix the less accurate they are. On Tuesday this week the ice was as near to perfect as we could hope for but a lot can change before the contest. We all have our preferences and I hate fishing in slush or high winds so we won't know the actual conditions until a couple days before the party. This Thursday it is predicted to be 50 degrees and rain so we will see what that does to the ice for next Sunday. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 11, 2022, 08:04 AM
Jghunter, thank you for replying to my question glad you had a fun time at the Northern Challenge in spite of the slow fishing.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 12, 2022, 02:56 PM
Jigged White Lake at sunset. One Dink And one nice bite I had on  for a few seconds. I didn't have a tape but I would guess There was an easy 12 inches of solid ice.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 12, 2022, 06:23 PM
Beachwoods 16 thank you for the report sorry to hear you lost the one fish. I spoke with a friend of mine earlier this evening he spent a few hours at Kiameshia lake (Monticello area) in the morning sadly no fish for him also told me lots of slush and water on top of ice surface.

Just curious did anyone attend the Hurleyville fire Dept-Town of Fallsburg Youth Commission contest today. how did you do any reports and lengths/weights of winning fish in each species category .

Best to all fishing tomorrow. have a good week.
  Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 15, 2022, 11:50 AM
Drove by Swinging Bridge yesterday......doesn't looked used at all. Lot is clean and one set of snowmobile tracks on the ice. Nothing in Reports and conditions, wondering if anyone has any info.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 15, 2022, 12:00 PM
I live just 5 miles from SB and it is the last place I go to fish the hard water. It is a good fishing lake but it scares me to no end with the Mongaup running right through it and where it could have 10" of ice in one spot it could only have a couple inches in others. Just off and to the left from the public launch there is an underground pipe that connects to Cliff Lake and that is the last place to freeze and the first to thaw.
Don't count on me for any reports and it could be just fine right now but I don't often fish it and they moved the King contest from SB years ago for that exact reason. It is also pretty common to see the launch all busted up with steep ice from the water being real high and then the level dropped suddenly leaving a total mess by the ramp.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 15, 2022, 03:43 PM
Drove by Swinging Bridge yesterday......doesn't looked used at all. Lot is clean and one set of snowmobile tracks on the ice. Nothing in Reports and conditions, wondering if anyone has any info.

Have been fishing it pretty hard this year and doing well. The ice averaged about 7 inches downstream of the launch where Cliff Lake dumps in and about 12 upstream in the flats as of this past Saturday. After the rain the lake came up a couple feet, the edges got funky and the crowds disappeared. Prior to the rain there were a lot of people and machines--including the guy with the ski-plane--out regularly. If you go, bring creepers and be really careful getting on and off.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 15, 2022, 04:06 PM
Thanks ice wine.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 15, 2022, 05:45 PM
As a young kid back in the mid 60s I remember chopping through 24" of ice on SB with a freaking spud and catching some real nice trout. The KOTI contest was a big draw there before the power company played with the water levels up and down. Same goes for the Rio back some decades ago. All of these lakes are connected White, Cliff, Toronto, Lebanon, Mongaup Falls, Rio and a few others in between. How they run the turbines and how they list the Eagle nesting area restrictions has more to do with the conditions and fishing regulations. SB is a long and very deep lake so if there is a foot or more in some spots I would think its safe in most spots but I would not take that to a bank. I've been here for 70 years come April and fishing the Mongaup chain of lakes for as long as I have been fishing. We now have a pretty good year for ice fishing so go for it but it won't last all that long past late February. Superior is also in this chain along with Black lake and lots of others that all flow to the Mighty Delaware. Pull up the google earth maps and you can see the flow directions.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 16, 2022, 05:13 AM
When the K.O.T.I. was on Sb, you never knew what they where going to pull up. I remember one year the controversy was over wether a carp could win. It was the biggest fish that year.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2022, 08:12 PM
Greenwood Lake sucks anyway
10 bucks a day lol
🤬🤬🤬NJ

If you don't know where to go it sucks....

pulled a 44" muskie and a 24" walleye out of there through the ice.... also multiple eater perch over the years
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 16, 2022, 08:15 PM
Interesting, Warwick/Florida  does exactly the same thing,. Stinks being minutes away and treated like second class citizens huh.

Warwick/Florida was done because the hasidics were raiding the place during covid. Also people leaving trash all over the place and destroying things in the park.... honestly we are our own enemy... and honestly who really cares the towns and villages are the ones who upkeep the areas if you can't afford $5 or $10 for the year (Florida/warwick) you need to reevaluate your finances.... GWL per day is a little iffy but then again if your not from the area how often do you visit the area during the winter maybe once or twice during the season with the way the ice has been
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2022, 05:38 AM
I fished Toronto yesterday. Not much happening other than a few dink perch and 3 nice SMs. The ice is 13" and cleats are a must. The wind was nothing short of brutal all day long. Depending upon what the warm temps bring today and how much rain we get things can change drastically in 24 hours. On my way home there were guys out on SB and also on Highland and White.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 17, 2022, 07:32 AM
I fished Toronto yesterday. Not much happening other than a few dink perch and 3 nice SMs. The ice is 13" and cleats are a must. The wind was nothing short of brutal all day long. Depending upon what the warm temps bring today and how much rain we get things can change drastically in 24 hours. On my way home there were guys out on SB and also on Highland and White.
Hey Gam, Did you see machines on Swb?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2022, 07:56 AM
Hey Gam, Did you see machines on Swb?

I do believe there was at least one but way over by the split where the two streams converge. There were 2 shanties or hubs so I suspect they had machines. Toronto had tracks from snowmobiles and ATVs from when there was slush and snow. I had my SnowDog and went from Moscow road launch about 3/4 of the way to the dam.
BTW, If you plan to fish Toronto then getting to the launch on the dam end is tricky because the bridge is out and under construction. You have to go through very narrow side streets to get past the bridge and I would avoid it if you are pulling a trailer like I do.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Feb 17, 2022, 03:45 PM
For those who are thinking about going to Whitney point crappie derby we have 16 inches of ice but there is talk about flooding causing them to lower water levels in the reservoir if that happens it might be cancelled so make sure it's on before making the trip
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 17, 2022, 05:08 PM
I wonder how king of the ice and mahogany ridge contest this weekend is going to hold up????rain warm.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 17, 2022, 05:55 PM
Just a guess from a local old timer on the contests in Sullivan county this weekend. My outing yesterday on Toronto showed a measured 12-13" of ice and it was solid with a glare on top. Yes we did have almost 50 today and only light rain so far. I would expect to find glare ice and maybe a little water on top but doubtful the thickness will be affected much at all. I would be more concerned with the wind direction and speed if I were fishing either contest. If the winds we will get tonight, tomorrow and Saturday continue then plan to strap all your gear down. We will know better on Saturday if you need rubber boots but I think for sure cleats will be a must. The snow that was on top is pretty much glare ice now except in a few protected coves so I highly doubt we will see much slush but that too could change over night. I have 48 here now at 6:48 PM Thursday night with light rain but cold and heavy winds predicted for tonight and tomorrow. Hope for one of us to report ice conditions tomorrow night to get a more accurate read. My weather report says wind gusts as high as 36 MPH for Saturday with a high of 34*. Saturday night says 11* with winds up to 37 MPH but sunny and 34 on Sunday with no wind prediction report yet.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 17, 2022, 07:41 PM
Greensider thank you for the update on the Whitney point crappie derby.

Gamalot thank you for the report on ice conditions at Toronto reservoir. Good to know the access area by the dam is open just have to take a detour to reach it currently.

Jghunter the Mahogany Ridge hunting -fishing club does have a Facebook page you should find updates on the contest posted there just be sure you have the correct account I believe there is a similarly name sportsman's club in another state so make sure you have New York club. I'm guessing that even if they decide the ice is unsafe for a large group to be fishing the pig roast will still be held on Saturday. Below is a link to the Sullivan County Conservation club's website i would check there around 5-6 PM on Saturday night for any contest updates or cancellation notice. Think they also have a Facebook account.
                                         www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org (http://www.sullivancountyconservationclub.org)   king of the ice contest

Hardwater diehard please check your private message in-box you should have received a message from me.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 18, 2022, 07:39 AM

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 18, 2022, 08:28 AM
Thanks Mr clean I know about the Facebook pages just wondering if anybody lives near by and was checking it out today.  I will be at both of they have them.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 18, 2022, 08:44 AM
 Jghunter you are welcome, hopefully some member lives close to both lakes and post a report in this thread or under Sullivan County small waters in the New York reports&conditions forum.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 19, 2022, 04:41 PM
Hoping that some who did fish the Mahogany/Highland lake contest today will chime in. I know they got a heck of a BJ and a few wild snow squalls but hope the fish cooperated for the miserable conditions they endured. We got home from grocery shopping just minutes before the squall hit and I was out unloading the car. I bet in less than 15 minutes it dumped an inch of fresh powder snow but I couldn't see my hand in front of me during it.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 19, 2022, 05:41 PM
I was there. Morning was great then the whiteout happened !!! Winds like 40mph and couldn't see. Maybe 2" snow in 20 min.fishing was great for me . Caught like 50 crappies but only like 20 keepers 9-10". All small but found the honey hole in 20ft. Had about a 4lb bass few pickeral and a big cat fish. Didn't win anything but had fun until hell broke loose at 1pm. Saw a few nice pickeral caught but nothing huge. Slow overall for most. Trying again tomorrow at king of the ice. Not sure what the winners were today left after 50/50.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 19, 2022, 08:04 PM
Thanks for the report JGhunter. I am going tomorrow but not to the KOTI on White, I like Toronto much better for some odd reason. I suspect you found what I said, 12-14" and glare ice today. When that squall hit I first felt very sorry for those who stayed through it. We saw plenty of solid whiteouts when we were up outside of Rochester but those are pretty rare here. Best of luck tomorrow and hope we have a much nicer day with much lighter winds.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 19, 2022, 09:20 PM
Jghunter thank you for your report on the  Mahogany Ridge hunting-fishing club contest. Sounds like the snow squalls left more snow in Sullivan county then here in Orange county by city of Newburgh. There were at least two squalls one around 11 AM and a second around 1PM or a little later both only left a  dusting of snow on unpaved surfaces most of that has been blown away by the wind.Best to you and anyone else fishing the King of the ice contest tomorrow.

Gamalot may you have a good outing at Toronto reservoir . Hopefully wind speeds are lower tomorrow still ripping pretty good here while I type this post.

Everyone enjoy what is left of this holiday weekend.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 20, 2022, 07:15 PM
A cold start but a nice day for K.O.T.I. We had a few flags and a few pickerel and perch.........includin g my sons third place perch in the kids division. He didn't put that trophy down till we got home. Another day on the ice with him and seeing him that happy is more like winning the lottery than  winning king of the ice! :) Hope everyone had a good weekend.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 20, 2022, 08:11 PM
Beachwoods16 thank you for the report glad you had a good time at the KOTI contest. Please pass my congratulations on to your son for catching a prize winning perch in the youth division.

Steve

The Times Herald record newspaper usually has some photos and a small article in the contest in the paper on Monday folling the contest. Below is a link for those interested in contest results. The Conservation club may also have something posted on their website or FaceBook.

                      www.recordonline.com (http://www.recordonline.com)
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Feb 20, 2022, 10:05 PM
A cold start but a nice day for K.O.T.I. We had a few flags and a few pickerel and perch.........includin g my sons third place perch in the kids division. He didn't put that trophy down till we got home. Another day on the ice with him and seeing him that happy is more like winning the lottery than  winning king of the ice! :) Hope everyone had a good weekend.

So cool. Congrats to your son!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 21, 2022, 07:05 AM
Good morning, Best to all headed out fishing on this Presidents day. Doing a quick look through today's edition of the times Herald record i did not see any photos or article about the king of the ice contest. Also check the Sullivan County Democrat's website (weekly newspaper ) nothing posted there yet about king of the ice. I will check agian later today and throughout this week and post any thing I find about winner and results from this year's contest. If anyone has heard results please post curious as to the species and weight of the fish  which allowed someone to be crowned this year's king-Queen.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 21, 2022, 07:30 AM
While fishing Toronto yesterday my buddy was getting info about the KOTI from fakebook. I don't do FB but there were pictures and some info posted there.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 21, 2022, 07:51 AM
 Gamalot thank you by my choice not into face book either thought the conservation club might post some type of report on their website did not see anything there when checking this morning.

How did the two of you make out fishing Toronto Reservoir ?

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 21, 2022, 07:56 AM
Gamalot thank you by my choice not into face book either thought the conservation club might post some type of report on their website did not see anything there when checking this morning.

How did the two of you make out fishing Toronto Reservoir ?

 Steve

A few dink perch plus a 22" pickerel and 2 monster small mouth bass 3-4 pounds, all lived to fight again. Very weird at the Moscow road launch with the water lever dropped a lot and open water from the inlet stream. We drove around to the Dam launch and got on with the snow dog towing. On the way back out the ice had shifted and left the shoreline where we came onto the ice with a 4 foot opening we had to work hard to get back off. Almost a real disaster for us.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 21, 2022, 08:16 AM
KOTI

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/pcb.7827648767261232/7827648523927923/

https://www.facebook.com/SullivanCounty.ConservationClub/photos/a.408423869183796/7829852630374179


Mahogany-Ridge-Hunting-Fishing-Club/ Highland Lake


https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.944743915609354&type=3

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 21, 2022, 08:34 AM
Thank you Hardwater diehard I was able to view the Mahogany Ridge photos with the link you provided told to log-in to see KOTI photos. I know Facebook has made some changes in thw way it functions over the past year.

Steve


Ps. Did you receive my last private message ?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 21, 2022, 11:30 AM
Fakebook is just too Proprietary on their platform. If you are not a member or refuse to login then you simply can't view much of anything on their site. Many of us, particularly us older folks, can't be bothered with social media sites and prefer our internet privacy to avoid all the constant harassment from advertisers linked to FB. I have friends who send me links to FB stories all the time but I just delete them because I have to sign up or login to view anything on the site. Google is as bad and a few weeks ago I was searching for the right valve and hose for my Mr Buddy heater. Now every morning I get bombarded with spam ads for Mr Buddy heaters. I think clicking on just about any links posted here automatically gets you put on a suckers list by retailers. 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: fishfinder on Feb 21, 2022, 05:50 PM
We fished Toronto Reservoir yesterday we caught a load of smallies just to the left of the damn when I read the fish report it said they stock brown trout.
Does anyone know if I need to fish deeper water? The smallies are at thirty feet and up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 21, 2022, 08:52 PM
Gamalot thank you for answering my question about your recent trip to Toronto Reservoir.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: beachwoods 16 on Feb 22, 2022, 06:03 AM
Looks like we will get less rain than expected!
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 22, 2022, 06:33 AM
Looks like we will get less rain than expected!

That is great news !!!! Now if we can get the colder than expected temperatures, we would be super back to business. I see 2-4 inches of snow for Friday ..that will help as well

mr.clean  check your PMs
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2022, 09:20 AM
We fished Toronto Reservoir yesterday we caught a load of smallies just to the left of the damn when I read the fish report it said they stock brown trout.
Does anyone know if I need to fish deeper water? The smallies are at thirty feet and up

We fished Toronto also on Sunday and did similar with smallies a nice pickerel and a few dinkish perch. You probably saw us pulling our gear with my snowdog machine. Yes, there are trout and walleye in Toronto but few and far between and I highly doubt they have stocked either of them in a few years unless it was the private owners on the restricted Chapin side. We found the Moscow road side was trashed because of the low water level and inlet stream so we went to the dam side launch to get on. By the end of the day the ice had shifted a lot making it tough to get off and up the ramp. BTW, If you do catch a trout in Toronto just be aware it is NOT a designated trout water so it should go back.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 22, 2022, 10:30 AM
 Just for everyone's information while checking the Times herald Record and Sullivan County Democrat's websites earlier for news story/photos from KOTI contest I saw a story about ATV/UTV breaking through the ice on White lake about forty minutes after the King of The Ice contest weigh deadline of 3PM and start of awards ceremony . When White lake fire dept .arrived at scene of break through they found other fisherman helping the two occupants of the vehicle back onto ice surface both were taken to the White Lake fire house to warm up and await arrival of EMS -EMT crew for evaluation. A fire dept. spokes person said the majority of lake's ice surface has between 12-17 inches of ice there are some areas where current from incoming-out flowing streams make for thinner ice. Also aerators are being used in certain sections of the lake. The fire dept. was going to investigate why the aerators were being used as they create problems spots. So be alert if you plan to fish at White lake this week.

I did not see any photos /story about KOTI contest on either website.

Gamalot have you checked with the DEC to see if ice fishing is permissible on Toronto Reservoir since it contains trout and uder general ice fishing regulations trout bearing waters are closed to ice fishing unless given special designation and regulations. i don't want to see any one get a ticket.

Hardwater diehard I saw your message and sent you a reply.

Good fishing to all heading out this week.
 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 22, 2022, 10:51 AM
Just because a lake does have trout does not close it to ice fishing. Toronto and Swinging Bridge both are open to ice fishing and being part of the Mongaup they both have trout, you just can't keep any that you might catch. White Lake and Huntington are designated legal trout waters for ice fishing.
Most folks would never expect this but even the Bashakill swamp has trout in it. Most of them are just passing through and heading up stream towards Summitville headwaters or downstream to the Neversink and Delaware. I would have loved being here before they built all the impassible dams along the Mongaup river and the trout had a natural path from the big rivers up into all the smaller brooks and tributaries for spawning naturally. We probably would have no need for the DEC to do any Trout or Walleye stocking.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Loudmouth879 on Feb 22, 2022, 04:20 PM
Fished the other day found 10" of ice and managed a few nice perch

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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 22, 2022, 08:55 PM
Loudmouth879 congratulations on the yellow perch . :thumbsup:

Gamalot thank you for clarifying the fishing regulations there are a couple lakes here in Orange county that also have special trout fishing regulations with regards to ice fishing. (Walton and Round)

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TopWaterAuger on Feb 22, 2022, 11:33 PM
Just an FYI as of today all of the lakes in Harriman are closed. That place is such a joke. Only Blue Lake and the lakes
In Sterling are open.
Is this forreal? are they open again yet? i was planning to head out there saturday. I cant find anything saying they're closed.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TopWaterAuger on Feb 22, 2022, 11:39 PM
Good evening, Frozengills welcome to ice Shanty and the Southern ,NY thread. Thank you for the report on more lakes now being open to ice fishing in Harriman State park. Hopefully the warm up this coming week does not affect the ice to badly and cause some lakes to be closed. May you have a better day next time out on the ice.

The times herald record's website reports the following locations in Sullivan County.  I've rounded off the numbers Rock Hill-3 inches, Monticello-1 inch and Grahamsville -2 inches. I looked at WVOS's website around 8 PM and did not see any updates concerning the Swan Lake F.D. contest so looks likes the event is on registration opens at 6AM at Swan Lake Park 1658 Briscoe road,Swan Lake,NY. Contest starts at 7 AM. Once again best to all attending this contest and fishing elsewhere tomorrow.

 Steve
do we know if the lakes at Harriman are open? Was looking to hit Sebago on saturday.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarkBJ3 on Feb 23, 2022, 09:50 AM
 The Park shut down the lakes about a month ago.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 23, 2022, 10:10 AM
TopWaterAuger,I have no idea if any lakes are  open for ice fishing in Harriman or Sterling Forest state parks. Here are two phone numbers you can call to see if you will be able to ice fish in either park this Saturday.
                     Tiorati Beach office (845)-429-8257   Sterling Forest visitors center (845)-351-5907  I believe hours for both the office and visitors center is 8Am to 4 PM daily. Friendly reminder you now have to dial the area code even if you live within  it's boundaries due to changes made in phone service this past Fall.


Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 23, 2022, 12:57 PM
https://scdemocratonline.com/stories/king-of-the-ice-draws-record-crowd,56348

https://scdemocratonline.com/stories/atv-falls-through-ice,56370?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 23, 2022, 01:21 PM
https://scdemocratonline.com/stories/king-of-the-ice-draws-record-crowd,56348

https://scdemocratonline.com/stories/atv-falls-through-ice,56370?

Thanks HD. Too bad the ATV story is only available to subscribers. I would love to hear where the ATV went through and the full story.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: MarkBJ3 on Feb 23, 2022, 01:38 PM
Top water auger, again, Park closed the lakes about a month ago.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 23, 2022, 02:28 PM
Thanks HD. Too bad the ATV story is only available to subscribers. I would love to hear where the ATV went through and the full story.

Clear your browser/cookies

ATV falls through ice
Posted Tuesday, February 22, 2022 4:17 am
BETHEL — An All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) with two people onboard fell through the ice on White Lake shortly after the annual King of the Ice tournament had ended on Sunday.

It was around 3:41 p.m. after all the ice fishers had returned to the weigh station for the awarding of trophies and drawing of raffle tickets when White Lake firefighters were notified of two subjects through the ice.

EMS was requested to stage at the White Lake fire station on 17B while units immediately went on the ice with their UTV to locate the emergency.

While enroute on the lake responders came across a UTV with both subjects on board.

According to the White Lake Fire Company, it was submerged along with its two occupants after it fell through the ice. Both subjects attempted to escape the frigid waters while bystanders managed to assist them.

The White Lake Fire Company took both subjects to their fire station where they were able to warm up while waiting for EMS.

White Lake firefighters were assisted by Mobilemedic EMS, the Sullivan County Sheriffs Department and the NYSDEC.

“Please stay aware of ice conditions. Most areas have 12-17 inches of ice but there are several areas open from aerators and wind,” the White Lake Fire Company said in a statement. “We hope to address these aerators as they pose a serious safety hazard on the lake in the winter months.”
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 23, 2022, 08:04 PM
Hardwater diehard thank you for the links to Sullivan County Democrat stories on KOTI and the ATV breaking through ice at White Lake. The third place winner in youth perch category is Beachwoods16 son. Closest contest for the biggest fish this year and title of King.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TopWaterAuger on Feb 23, 2022, 09:20 PM
Good morning, Best to all headed out fishing on this Presidents day. Doing a quick look through today's edition of the times Herald record i did not see any photos or article about the king of the ice contest. Also check the Sullivan County Democrat's website (weekly newspaper ) nothing posted there yet about king of the ice. I will check agian later today and throughout this week and post any thing I find about winner and results from this year's contest. If anyone has heard results please post curious as to the species and weight of the fish  which allowed someone to be crowned this year's king-Queen.

 Steve

Hey Steve, contest happened and i participated. Decent turn out but nothing like last year. Winner was some old timer with a 4.5LB Pickerel. Weather was crap all weekend not to mention the 65 degrees plus rain on thursday and friday which caused a flash flood warning. Oh and the SQUALL that hit us out of nowhere while out on white lake Saturday. Hoping to get out again this weekend but the ice isnt looking good. -James 
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 24, 2022, 07:06 AM
King of the ice was interesting to say the least. I had 6 pickeral and one perch no winners. At the end we see about 5 ATV and a fire department utv racing to other side of lake. 2 girls went through ice on atv. They drove only feet away from open water bubbler. A few of their friends where standing next to us at the awards. They where in a panic someone called them to let them know. The friends where still drinking at the end so possible that the girls who went down where drinking?? Thank God a ice fisherman pulled them out safe.one of the mothers is going after the fire department and club for not marking off the bubbler spot. So let's see what happens next year????? After they gave the king of ice award out and money the president said that the weighmaster made a mistake and he took everything back from the man and gave it to someone else. So it was a real crap show.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 24, 2022, 02:44 PM
TopWaterAuger-Jghunter thank you for your reports from the king of the ice contest. Hopefully they due a better job with the weigh-in and results next year. I will also venture a guess any aerator's/bubblers and other areas of thin ice will be marked at next year's contest.

TopWaterAuger here are two places you might be able to ice fish this weekend . Winding Hills park (Orange county) off of route 17k in Town of Montgomery 40 acre lake  max.depth 10 feet, blue gills, yellow perch .This park like Harriman and Sterling forest has a ice thickness requirement so call park office before making the trip .Also at this time fishing is catch and release only.

     park office (845)-457-4918  hours (am- 5 PM

Chodikee lake outside of New Paltz,NY. (ulster county) lake is off of route 299 state access is on North Chodikee lake road. large mouth bass,chain pickerel,yellow perch,other pan fish. this lake is near the DEC region 3 headquarters in New Platz so give them a call hopefully can tell you ice conditions.   
 Region 3 NYSDEC (845)-256-3161
the closest place i know of to get bait near both of these lakes is Thruway Sporting goods at the base of oak street in Walden, NY. Believe they open at 8AM fishing dept. is on second floor. i hope this is of some help to you.

 Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Feb 24, 2022, 05:02 PM
Has anybody been by morning side how are edges holding up
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 24, 2022, 05:49 PM
Im hoping that my favorite haunts are safe....
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Feb 24, 2022, 05:50 PM
King of the ice was interesting to say the least. I had 6 pickeral and one perch no winners. At the end we see about 5 ATV and a fire department utv racing to other side of lake. 2 girls went through ice on atv. They drove only feet away from open water bubbler. A few of their friends where standing next to us at the awards. They where in a panic someone called them to let them know. The friends where still drinking at the end so possible that the girls who went down where drinking?? Thank God a ice fisherman pulled them out safe.one of the mothers is going after the fire department and club for not marking off the bubbler spot. So let's see what happens next year????? After they gave the king of ice award out and money the president said that the weighmaster made a mistake and he took everything back from the man and gave it to someone else. So it was a real crap show.

Didn’t the organizers say NO MACHINES allowed for tournament anglers?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 24, 2022, 06:53 PM
No they did not. That was mahogany ridge contest that said that.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: TopWaterAuger on Feb 24, 2022, 08:57 PM
TopWaterAuger-Jghunter thank you for your reports from the king of the ice contest. Hopefully they due a better job with the weigh-in and results next year. I will also venture a guess any aerator's/bubblers and other areas of thin ice will be marked at next year's contest.

TopWaterAuger here are two places you might be able to ice fish this weekend . Winding Hills park (Orange county) off of route 17k in Town of Montgomery 40 acre lake  max.depth 10 feet, blue gills, yellow perch .This park like Harriman and Sterling forest has a ice thickness requirement so call park office before making the trip .Also at this time fishing is catch and release only.

     park office (845)-457-4918  hours (am- 5 PM

Chodikee lake outside of New Paltz,NY. (ulster county) lake is off of route 299 state access is on North Chodikee lake road. large mouth bass,chain pickerel,yellow perch,other pan fish. this lake is near the DEC region 3 headquarters in New Platz so give them a call hopefully can tell you ice conditions.   
 Region 3 NYSDEC (845)-256-3161
the closest place i know of to get bait near both of these lakes is Thruway Sporting goods at the base of oak street in Walden, NY. Believe they open at 8AM fishing dept. is on second floor. i hope this is of some help to you.

 Steve
thanks for the recommendation steve, i'm going to bit the bullet and head back up to Monticello Sunday. Thinking about hitting lake superior for a day trip. anyone care to join?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Feb 24, 2022, 09:26 PM
TopWaterAuger you are welcome, best to you were ever you end up fishing. Check the snow totals before heading out here in New Windsor forecast to receive between 5-11 inches of ice and snow given Sullivan county's higher elevation and slightly colder temperatures Monticello area may see all snow.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: jghunter on Feb 25, 2022, 08:27 AM
I'm near washingtonville on got few inches mostly hail rain mix
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 25, 2022, 09:36 AM
Sullivan county in Forestburgh has more rain and sleet than snow. Maybe 3" on the ground but tamped down by the rain and sleet. Seems to be letting up now at 10 AM but maybe more to come.
 A Buddy fished Big Pond yesterday and not a single flag or jigged fish all day long. Looks like tons of activity up there all winter long. Ice was about a foot thick but shorelines are sketchy. He said there was a big house fire up at the top of the mountain above BP and he heard a big explosion at around 8 AM then saw the smoke and fire response teams all day long. Filling tankers from the pond. This was not the house on the lake or the one just above it but further up at the top of the mountain. I am pretty sure our ice is thick enough but just watch the edges getting on and off and of course the weak spots around flowing streams and rivers. Another buddy fishes the local ponds and said they have 13+ inches but the same at the edges, always the first to go.
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Post by: Ice Wine on Feb 25, 2022, 10:38 AM
Just want to add to the late-ice warnings: watch out for spider holes! Fished Superior on Wednesday and some holes had opened up that were quite large--big enough to fall through. They may have crusted over with the cold and now are covered with snow.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Feb 25, 2022, 02:19 PM
Just want to add to the late-ice warnings: watch out for spider holes! Fished Superior on Wednesday and some holes had opened up that were quite large--big enough to fall through. They may have crusted over with the cold and now are covered with snow.

Northern and eastern shores took a beating with the warm up ...access could be difficult . Spud is a required item ..the ice is in a funky state with each, and every step caution is required .Any location with run off into the lake is certainly going to have some dangerous conditions. We lost a lot of thickness. The snow is sure to hide a lot of the danger spots.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: kb on Feb 25, 2022, 02:53 PM
After the previous warmup and all the wet, heavy, heart-attack snow we've had, SPUD your way out.  Wet heavy snow puts a lot of weight/strain on the thinning ice.  Not to mention that it hides weak spots.

Its been a bad year for me as I have a shoulder issue, but we dont need to make headlines with people falling through.  Where I like to fish, I wouldn't trust it anymore, not that Ive been out.

Peace and be safe.  I'm living vicariously through you..

kb

Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Feb 27, 2022, 09:19 AM
How are edges by superior Morningside white coming Tuesday with family
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 28, 2022, 12:01 PM
How are edges by superior Morningside white coming Tuesday with family

I know there were guys out on White yesterday but it was not me and I can't say what the edges were like. Wish one or some of the guys who were out would give a report.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Feb 28, 2022, 06:03 PM
I know there were guys out on White yesterday but it was not me and I can't say what the edges were like. Wish one or some of the guys who were out would give a report.
why not stop for a second n check?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Feb 28, 2022, 06:43 PM
why not stop for a second n check?

Probably because I was 30 miles away at home when my friend told me there were a number of guys on the ice on his way to work.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwaterhonkey on Mar 01, 2022, 05:56 AM
ice is good still then it seems don't cry and beg for people to post on here
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 01, 2022, 08:35 AM
ice is good still then it seems don't cry and beg for people to post on here

Iceman99 just above my post that appears to have twerked you off asked "How are the edges" at Superior, Morningside and White lakes? That is a "Perfectly acceptable" request. I simply replied with what I did know, there were guys fishing on White Lake. Most of us here are friendly enough to report the ice conditions if we know them and it could save others who travel from wasting their time. Maybe you should apply for a Moderators position here so you can delete posts you don't like rather than getting into personal attacks.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 01, 2022, 09:04 AM
The recent snow/ice/cold weather has helped with saving the season some..if your access point is from south/west most places should be fine as they tend not to be beaten by the hottest part of the days sunshine ..sandy beaches and boat ramps could be tricky as they tend to hold the days heat into the nighttime hours...but snow cover helps alot. Wear cleats its a mixed bag of conditions ..from really hard snow pack to some icy patches . Drilled holes will flood the area and that becomes a mixed bag of slush and frozen areas ...if you can keep the holes coned it may help some .As always bring a spud/chisel.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: loustru on Mar 01, 2022, 01:23 PM
    I fished private lake next to Highland Sunday. We had 10 inches of good ice and totally locked up conditions.  There was even a side by side out on the ice. We caught 10 fish in 4 hours all on tipups, no jig action. 7 pickerel, 2 bass 1 perch. Lou. :tipup: :o ;D
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Glenmere on Mar 01, 2022, 07:19 PM
Fished private lake not far from Highland this afternoon. 9+ inches solid ice sleet covered.
3.5# bass 2 decent pickerel and a nice bluegill all jigged up.
Small protected waters still alive in Sullivan Co.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Mar 02, 2022, 09:03 AM
I only asked I would show courtsy we drive 3 hour to fish. Anyway mor inside had over foot good Ice. Good action on tipup. After dark. Caught perch crappie catfish eel. Also fish couldn't I'd. Looked like small walleye. But no walleye in morning side had walleye body shape solid gold body color no dark markings. ??.?????. I'll try to post picture
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Mar 02, 2022, 10:31 AM
Hope you get the picture posted or email it to me and I will see if I can ID the fish. Never know what fish we might find around these lakes and ponds these days. Glad you did find safe ice after driving a few hours up to here. I live about 5 miles from Swinging Bridge but we can't actually base the conditions in one on the conditions in the other lakes here. Water levels rise and fall in most of the Mongaup chain of lakes and what we find in one could be completely different in another. Morningside does tend to lock up early but it could also break up sooner than some others.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Mar 02, 2022, 11:15 AM
12 inch long looked like mini walleye try to post picture
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: mr.clean on Mar 02, 2022, 11:48 AM
 Hello, I received a PM for a member who was going to head North to fish this past weekend told him to check on Chodikee Lake in the New Paltz-Highland area (Ulster county) possibly save some time and gas. He made the trip on Monday and reported finding the parking area plowed after recent ice-snow storm and 8-12 inches of black ice on the lake with around 2 inches of slush on top of the black ice. He also caught some blue gills and a couple small large mouth bass   also reported that it looked like the outflow from the lake had opened and then refroze. Best to everyone making late season trips.

Iceman99 thank you for the report on Morningside. I believe the unidentified fish is  a walleye believe at one time/possibly  still true parts of the proceeds from the Hurlyville Fire department-Town of Fallsburg yearly ice and open water fishing contests was used to stock walleyes in Morningside.  I have no idea how well the stocking went  morning side is  a shallower lake and late spring/ Summer water temperature may get above zone prefered by walleye not to mention competing with other fish species for food.

Steve
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 02, 2022, 06:00 PM
Never go near inlet or outlet on chodikee
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: iceman99 on Mar 05, 2022, 05:00 PM
Don't know how to post picture.same size as perch maybe a little bigger same body shape all gold sides  looks like small walleye
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 05, 2022, 05:14 PM
If you want to text me the picture I will post it for you 8457058157 ken
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: greensider on Mar 05, 2022, 05:15 PM
I heard a few years ago that walleye were put in chodikee
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 06, 2022, 08:37 AM
Don't know how to post picture.same size as perch maybe a little bigger same body shape all gold sides  looks like small walleye




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Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: hardwater diehard on Mar 19, 2022, 11:04 AM
https://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/124258.html
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Oct 11, 2022, 10:24 PM
I feel like I wanna get a Snowdog. But my practical side says it’s not gonna be used as much in our area: Westchester/Putnam/Duchess/Sullivan/Rockland/Orange

Anyone in this group use a Snowdog? Any input?
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 12, 2022, 06:59 AM
I have owned a Snowdog for 3 years now and love it. I am in Sullivan county and there is limited places where it can go, same as snowmobiles and ATV/UTVs. White Lake, Swinging Bridge and Toronto are about it here and maybe Huntington. I don't get out as often as I would like and it only really has maybe 30-40 miles total on it but it has performed great and saved my old legs and back. Some things to be mindful of when using the dog. On glare ice you will want the tread to be studded with ice screws, I used Kold Cutters. On snow covered ice it blasts through just about anything except deep slush that can be a big problem if you get sunk and stuck. I used it on Toronto last year and went from the Moscow road side all over the lake. The year before I went from the dam side launch that is all pebbles and stones and I did have a tough time going back up when dragging anything behind it. On the snow and ice it is a monster for pulling lots of heavy gear with ease. It stores easy in a small spot and so far NY has not banned or made any registration/insurance requirements on them. Since you do not ride on or in it and it is not listed as a motor vehicle I consider it nothing more than a tow motor that gets the job done.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Subway4X4 on Oct 12, 2022, 01:49 PM
I have owned a Snowdog for 3 years now and love it. I am in Sullivan county and there is limited places where it can go, same as snowmobiles and ATV/UTVs. White Lake, Swinging Bridge and Toronto are about it here and maybe Huntington. I don't get out as often as I would like and it only really has maybe 30-40 miles total on it but it has performed great and saved my old legs and back. Some things to be mindful of when using the dog. On glare ice you will want the tread to be studded with ice screws, I used Kold Cutters. On snow covered ice it blasts through just about anything except deep slush that can be a big problem if you get sunk and stuck. I used it on Toronto last year and went from the Moscow road side all over the lake. The year before I went from the dam side launch that is all pebbles and stones and I did have a tough time going back up when dragging anything behind it. On the snow and ice it is a monster for pulling lots of heavy gear with ease. It stores easy in a small spot and so far NY has not banned or made any registration/insurance requirements on them. Since you do not ride on or in it and it is not listed as a motor vehicle I consider it nothing more than a tow motor that gets the job done.

@Gamalot- what size Snowdog? Does it have reverse?  I wish they still sold the Compact model. I’d like to transport on a hitch haul if possible. My ice gear all fits into my truck bed. Is it noisy.  I’d like it to be fairly quiet, or modified with a muffler.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Gamalot on Oct 12, 2022, 04:27 PM
Mine is the 13.5 HP full size model and does not have reverse. Yes it is fairly quiet, less noisy than a lawn tractor that size unless you run it at full till. I DO NOT recommend carrying these on a rear bumper hitch in any size! Not because of weight but the back of your car or truck creates a vacuum and they end up covered with sand, salt, ice and road crap by the time you get there. Ask me how I know! I don't know if they still make the compacts or not but I bet if you search you could easily find one at a dealer as a leftover. Reverse is a nice option but certainly not worth the outrageous cost. Just buy a $50.00 Harbor freight winch and carry a collapsible kayak anchor. Drill a hole and drop the anchor and winch it out. Every issue I have had has a solution when by myself. With a pal you won't need a winch or reverse. My dealer was in Carmel, NY, Cutting Edge Equipment. I bought the very first one he ever sold.
Title: Re: SOUTHERN N.Y. THREAD (L.I., WESTCHESTER, PUTNAM, DUTCHESS, SULLIVAN, ORANGE COUN
Post by: Raquettedacker on Oct 12, 2022, 04:38 PM
Hey guys just to let you know I will be locking down this thread but will start a brand new one for everyone..
 Absolutely nothing anyone did ..