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Offline missoulafish

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #1 on: Aug 17, 2018, 09:57 AM »
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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #2 on: Aug 18, 2018, 01:43 PM »
Valier,Willow Cr,CF perch derb.....thats a good three week spree!
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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #3 on: Sep 19, 2018, 09:01 PM »
I keep getting flack for wanting the cold weather to get here already, but I'm ready to put the big sticks away and get out on some ice.  Just found a decent enough deal on a new shanty and turned my old one into an ultralight/over-sized one man!

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #4 on: Oct 03, 2018, 11:38 AM »
I keep getting flack for wanting the cold weather to get here already, but I'm ready to put the big sticks away and get out on some ice.  Just found a decent enough deal on a new shanty and turned my old one into an ultralight/over-sized one man!

Do you mind sharing what deal you found on your shanty and if it is still available?

I won't say that I am "wanting" cold weather to be here already with the winter we had this year going well into April and the sun being away for most of it. But I definitely have the itch for getting onto some hardwater!
It doesn't sound that appealing to most people I talk to, but going out onto a frozen lake and staring into a hole for the day is my favorite thing to do.

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #5 on: Oct 07, 2018, 02:38 PM »
Yeah I found this years Clam Voyager X Thermal with all the extras for around $850 on Bass Pro Shops website.  Googled bass pro coupons, found one for 10% off, they already had $50 off the normal price with free shipping.  They are just getting in all this years models so I'm sure someone could find something good if they looked.

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #6 on: Oct 07, 2018, 02:43 PM »
I should add this was about 3 weeks ago so I'm not sure if the 10% off is still available.  I wasn't really expecting it, but found it with a little digging.  You can still get last years otter resort xt for $799.99 which is 200 off.  While I'm usually fishing with a buddy, this was a little too big for what I need.  But if you're looking for size and quality it's a good shelter to have.

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #7 on: Oct 07, 2018, 07:08 PM »
http://fwp.mt.gov/fwpDoc.html?id=87667

It's now the "approved" ice fishing contests. Getting closer!

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #8 on: Oct 11, 2018, 10:41 PM »
Everyone is complaining and squirming with this cold weather and looking at me like im nuts as i have a little kid glint in my eye and smile on my face. No, im not excited about big sky or bridger bowl opening, im excited about the ice thats soon to be forming in the mountains!
It'll be here before we know it, and im sure I'll see some of you other hardwater addicts out there with me
It doesn't sound that appealing to most people I talk to, but going out onto a frozen lake and staring into a hole for the day is my favorite thing to do.

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #9 on: Oct 12, 2018, 05:24 AM »
It’s trying!!!



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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #11 on: Oct 13, 2018, 07:19 PM »
8 inches of snow in town in bozeman today.  Guaranteed more in the mountains. Supposed to be in the teens tonight. Here comes that hardwater!
It doesn't sound that appealing to most people I talk to, but going out onto a frozen lake and staring into a hole for the day is my favorite thing to do.

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #12 on: Oct 23, 2018, 09:22 AM »
It was 79 in the breaks Sat  >:(
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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #13 on: Oct 23, 2018, 10:17 AM »
It was 79 in the breaks Sat  >:(

I'm assuming that means you have an elk tag for rifle season in the breaks. Sounds like a good time minus the summer heat. I'm so conflicted with this nice weather. I want to enjoy it, but I want the ice to form.
It doesn't sound that appealing to most people I talk to, but going out onto a frozen lake and staring into a hole for the day is my favorite thing to do.

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #14 on: Oct 29, 2018, 09:37 PM »
I bagged a bull this morning; now I'm ready for the ice. Stopped by Crooked Creek for a sneak peak. Of course there is no ice but boy that water sure looked cold   the way the waves were lapping the shoreline.

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #15 on: Oct 29, 2018, 11:00 PM »
Nice work on the bull!!

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #16 on: Oct 30, 2018, 09:22 AM »
Bull and antelope is in the freezer,back to the breaks for muleys tomorrow.Ice can be thick enough to fish by Nov 27th,wouldnt hurt my feelings at all!
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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #17 on: Oct 31, 2018, 11:41 AM »
Bull and antelope is in the freezer,back to the breaks for muleys tomorrow.Ice can be thick enough to fish by Nov 27th,wouldnt hurt my feelings at all!
Congrats on filling the freezer, pictures are welcome :). Do you mind sending a bull my way  ;D Rergardless of getting any 4 legged critters in the freezer, I am ready for some hardwater.
It doesn't sound that appealing to most people I talk to, but going out onto a frozen lake and staring into a hole for the day is my favorite thing to do.

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #18 on: Nov 08, 2018, 08:20 AM »
13 deg in Helena right now and I am happy to have this cold weather
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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #19 on: Nov 08, 2018, 02:38 PM »
We had 4 degrees this morning in Denton.  Makin' Ice!! ;D

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #20 on: Nov 08, 2018, 03:06 PM »
Jealous, was on the ice last year at this time. West Central  MT doesnt have much for cold air yet....

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #21 on: Nov 08, 2018, 03:49 PM »
It was below zero up near where I like to go this morning!

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #22 on: Nov 09, 2018, 04:33 AM »
Truck showed 0* when I went thru the I-15/I-90 interchange at 2:00am this morning.....Forecasted to be 45* today tho !!

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #23 on: Nov 09, 2018, 11:24 AM »
We're going hunting up near Flaxville and they were -18° deg. this morning. They already have ice on some of the water. We're taking rods and augers, and probably some tip ups too! Here we go!

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #24 on: Nov 09, 2018, 12:17 PM »
Good luck Steve!

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #25 on: Nov 09, 2018, 12:32 PM »
Good luck Steve!
Thanks. We were able to fish over there last year during deer season. There's a little pond full of nice trout, and Whitetail Lake has pike and perch. We took tip ups too, and checked em mornings and evenings. It was a great way to start the season off in November!

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #26 on: Nov 09, 2018, 02:48 PM »
Dang, getting after it already! Jealous, hope you get on 'em. Stay Safe!

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #27 on: Nov 10, 2018, 10:23 AM »
Georgetown is making ice folks. Just drove by and edges are starting to show good ice possibilities. Lets all take a moment amd pray for a good cold front to come through and get it solid.
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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #28 on: Nov 10, 2018, 11:43 AM »
Looked like it was locking up this AM:)

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Re: Can't get here soon enough.
« Reply #29 on: Nov 11, 2018, 09:09 AM »
Gtown capped. Lets hope it stays cold this week. Get out on it next weekend
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