Ice Fishing in Upstate NY

[mdr5014]

Hi Guys-

My name is Megan Rossman and I am a photojournalism student at RIT.  We're currently looking to photograph ice fishing as part of a project on extreme winter sports.  I was wondering if there were any tournaments in the upstate NY region happening anytime before February?  Or if not, then maybe someone who would be willing to let some students photograph them???  Please let me know.  You can check out my web-site to view other stories I've done, www.meganrossman.com.

If you at all interested, please send me an e-mail, [email protected].  You would get copies of all the photos we'd take.  Thanks!

Megan

[jflood]

I've never done it before but the "Northern Challange" is very big one in Tupper Lake. Google for details

Oh by the way, your killing me with the extreme sport thing but any press is good press

[eyedoktr]

Megan, I sent you an e-mail.

[duck doctor]

Oh by the way, your killing me with the extreme sport thing but any press is good press

I was thinking the same thing....more along the lines of "when did ice fishing become extreme?" 

[adkman]

http://tupperlakerodgunsportsclub.bravehost.com/index.htm

Tupper Lake Rod & Gun Clubs Northern Challenge

[jimd]

I guess the "extreme sport" part comes in when the wind and snow pick up and the temp drops below zero. Or if you have to fight your way thru a foot of slush while crossing a lake, just to catch a few bluegills.

[deadsmelthead]

Ken Lyon yearly tournament on the fulton chain is usually the first weekend in Feb, check it out if its not to late.

[WARRIOR_ON_ICE]

It doesn't necessarily need to be a tournament does it? Most popular fishing spots, including Lake Ontario bays and the finger lakes close to RIT where Megan is, should have plenty of guys to volunteer for this project almost any time there is safe ice to get on, tournament or not.

[kappydick]

I was thinking the same thing....more along the lines of "when did ice fishing become extreme?" 

Like 25 years ago when clams were to expensive and you had to sit on a bucket with your back to the wind     

[IrishIce99]

Bayside Bait and Tackle in Irondequoit has one every year in Feb.

[coldbum]

I think there is going to be a contest in Caroga Lake around middle of January (12th or 19th). Supports local Fish and Game Club.
Proceeds stock the lakes with trout and walleye.

[Rif_Raf]

As it gets closer to the season you will see more talk about the tournaments.  There is also usually a thread dedicated to listing the tourneys.  If you are just looking to photograph Ice Fisherman and don't need a tournament you can go up to Saratoga lake any day, drive around Rt. 9p there are two spots you can find people and easy access to the lake.  The first is Finch Road it is off of Rt 9p and the other is at the state boat launch also on 9p and near the bridge near exit 14 on I 87.  I am sure you will not have any problem taking pics.  You will find that the people on the ice will be very friendly. Going on a weekend should give you bunch of people and all sorts of activity on the ice.

[hdqtrswp]

must agree on the extreme sport
northern challenge 2008 tupper lake
about as extreme as they get!!
 

[WANNAKETCHUM]

The guys are right...you don't have to wait for some tournament to happen...once safe ice comes, there will be plenty of local lakes, ponds, etc. with someone or a lot of people out there pursuing their favorite winter sport. But if you REALLY want to know who the ice fisherman/women are...wait until the temps are in the single digits or less and the wind is howling and blowing snow....the folks you find out then are diehards. NOT the "well there's not enough snow to ride my snowmobile" or " hunting season's over" or especially the "football season's over and there's no game on" types...they will be true ice fisher(persons). They are the ones you want to talk to if you if you want to do a project on ice fishing as an "EXTREME" sport..... ...WK

[BUCKSKI]

The guys are right...you don't have to wait for some tournament to happen...once safe ice comes, there will be plenty of local lakes, ponds, etc. with someone or a lot of people out there pursuing their favorite winter sport. But if you REALLY want to know who the ice fisherman/women are...wait until the temps are in the single digits or less and the wind is howling and blowing snow....the folks you find out then are diehards. NOT the "well there's not enough snow to ride my snowmobile" or " hunting season's over" or especially the "football season's over and there's no game on" types...they will be true ice fisher(persons). They are the ones you want to talk to if you if you want to do a project on ice fishing as an "EXTREME" sport..... ...WK

and their standing in the 50mph wind with no shirt on and a cold beer in hand! Extreme.

Buzzing 50 holes by hand just to find em.
They guy sitting on a bucket in 10 degrees.
I like to promotion but were all extreme in my view.

[icefishinman88]

All the guys are right.Especially if you can get out during the week to ask some guys for your project.Gotta watch the weekend warriors.Some of em dont seem to know up from down. ;)If you want a lot of responses though in a short time the weekend would be the time to get out.

[jflood]

and their standing in the 50mph wind with no shirt on and a cold beer in hand! Extreme.

Buzzing 50 holes by hand just to find em.
They guy sitting on a bucket in 10 degrees.
I like to promotion but were all extreme in my view.

I was hoping someone wasn't going to be honest
How about walking out on very thin ice with a rope tied around you and  your buddy on the shore ready to pull you out if you fall through Extreme or Dangerous? probably both