anyone getting out this weekend

[SalmonAndStriper Stalker]

found 5in of ice today in central ma and had a banner day with 27 bass and 10 pickerel. dont have any pics to post because they were not really photo worthy biggest coming in at 3.1lbs. but here's a pic of an hornpout which was a surprise catch

[biers]

Nicely done brother!

[ICEHOLE]

Tomorrow it begins..

[mattthehairy]

Still trying to finish my deer tag, the sled won't be converted till then

[SalmonAndStriper Stalker]

hoping to get out tomorrow afternoon after I get my bucket of oysters In the morning

[bogtrotter]

Congratulations, S&SS, that's quite a haul!

[Gavins1800]

Looks like a fun day. I am getting out tomorrow on some pike waters  if where I've been checking isnt good enough I have a small pond in nh with a few pike that has good ice

[LukequabbinMA]

Looks like a fun day. I am getting out tomorrow on some pike waters  if where I've been checking isnt good enough I have a small pond in nh with a few pike that has good ice

people still catch pike in mass thought everyone killed them haha

[SalmonAndStriper Stalker]

people still catch pike in mass thought everyone killed them haha

most do 

[KillerFish]

people still catch pike in mass thought everyone killed them haha

MA has some of the best pike fishing in New England in terms of size. I’ve even had great numbers days into double digits. It’s no secret where - but I won’t be mentioning any names, do your own research lol

Most people catch and release pike now-a-days. Russians out west might keep them. But I honestly don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone keep one. If you wanna keep a twenty pounder for the wall - go for it. But release everything else please...

[LukequabbinMA]

I no of the few pikes spots that are left not my target of speices could care less for them i target big Brown's or go north for lake trout was just surprised to see people talking about them online seeing theres not many left buddiee does good im eastbrookfeild but small ones

[V Menzone]

Surprisingly was on 4 inches in south central ma today fishing was terrible got one golden jigging and a bunch of by catch

[MassBass85]

Checked some ice in central MA today. Wish I had been prepared to fish cause I would have based on what I found. 4-5 inches of white ice on a couple ponds. Warm rain next couple of days might actually help get rid of the crappy ice and snow and give a mild reset for the coming weeks. I'm hoping to be out a few times around christmas without driving far.

[KillerFish]

I no of the few pikes spots that are left not my target of speices could care less for them i target big Brown's or go north for lake trout was just surprised to see people talking about them online seeing theres not many left buddiee does good im eastbrookfeild but small ones

I don’t understand what you mean by “not many left” There is plenty of natural pike reproduction in mass

[FishingWorcester4life]

Can anyone that got out today in central mass describe the ice they were on? I would like to check spots and jig while staying on the move. Tomorrow will most likely get soupy so type of ice could make a difference if I go or not.

[SalmonAndStriper Stalker]

half black half white. I personally would use extreme caution if venturing out tomorrow and know when to call it.

[FishingWorcester4life]

half black half white. I personally would use extreme caution if venturing out tomorrow and know when to call it.

thanks. I do have a nice Spud bar and I'm not very daring. Never fell through and I'd like to keep that way.

[pmaloney86]

I got out this weekend in upstate NY.  We drove up Saturday and got a motel in Indian Lake NY.  I had the alarm set at 5 but the temp was -13 Sunday morning so we decided to give it some time to warm up.  A couple too many the night before made the decision a little easier to catch another hour of sleep.  We had checked the ice the night prior and found about 6 inches of good black ice with another 3 of white ice, followed by some slush and then anywhere from 3-6 inches of snow.  I had my smitty sled with me but the slush froze to the bottom of the skies and made it useless.  After a short haul to deeper water we were setup by 830 and I got a flag before my second tip up was in.  It was a swing and a miss but a good sign of things to come.  We had sporadic flurries of flags.  We'd have an hour of nothing then all of a sudden 3 flags would pop up.  We packed up around 2 for the 3+ hour ride home.  Ended the day with at least 15 bass, up to 3.8lbs, some nice sized perch, a few gills, but nothing with teeth.  Definitely a trip that I will be doing again.  The motel was very reasonable priced and there is so many fishing opportunities in the area.

[manitron2]

Nice work Pat. Glad to see your effort paid off.

[pmaloney86]

Nice work Pat. Glad to see your effort paid off.

Thanks Manny.  We need to get out soon.  Possibly the coming weekend.

[lowaccord66]

Thanks Manny.  We need to get out soon.  Possibly the coming weekend.

Nice.  My buddy has a camp up there I can use if you want to go back Pat.  15 from where you fished.

[pmaloney86]

Nice.  My buddy has a camp up there I can use if you want to go back Pat.  15 from where you fished.

I'm ready when you are.