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New York => Ice Fishing New York => Topic started by: FishingForFun2010 on Nov 22, 2011, 09:07 AM
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Everytime you sign on here its all about Central NY lakes and ponds...How about a thread for those who fish northern Ny waters. I fish the st. Lawrence, black lake, Butterfield, Cranberry, Lake of the isles, grass lake, and red lake. I look forward to talking with you local anglers more than what is happening in syracuse or buffalo. December 15th last year was my first outing on Black Lake for first ice, lets hope these temperatures drop and we can hit it soon! Tight Lines!
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I used to fish Cranberry lake when I was at wanakena. Still do in the summer time when I am camping up there.
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Fish a lot at Fourth Lake and Delta Lake(south border line CNY).
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Ill keep my eye on this thread because this year I really want to make a trip up to lake of the isle so hopefully I can find some info on here about it. Any one know if Lake of the Isle freezes over earlier then oneida?
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It freezes over rather early as it is pretty shallow, as compared to other lakes I have no idea. It is worth the trip, or atleast it has been for me.
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Glad to see a northern N.Y. thread. My fish camp is on the St. Lawrence. Spent years fishing on it. Mostly like to float into Canada. As for the hard water, Chaumont Bay is my absolute favorite slab of ice. Anyone that fishes it knows why. A real thing of beauty.
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Fish Black Lake a LOT. Fish a bay in Ogdensburg quite a bit for the night walleye bite. I can get there after work with no problem. I've been on all the Indian River Chain of lakes. Been to Lake of the Isles a couple of times, and other river bays up this way; don't know how early it freezes but generally the river bays are a bit later than the inland lakes up here. Really depends on the weather and snow cover. Want to get on Chaumont this winter.
Also like to travel to Oneida and would like to try out Sandy this winter.
There are a lot of good areas that walkers can get to and there are a lot areas that you would want some kind of transportation, either because of the distance or the difficult snow/slush conditions we can have.
Be safe out there this season. @)
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I can find you those "finicky fish" on Sandy FFP. I've got some good perch spots on Chaumont too. Let me know when you are going and if I can't make it i'll point you in the right direction. ;) Cheeks out!!! @)
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Glad to see a northern N.Y. thread. My fish camp is on the St. Lawrence. Spent years fishing on it. Mostly like to float into Canada. As for the hard water, Chaumont Bay is my absolute favorite slab of ice. Anyone that fishes it knows why. A real thing of beauty.
And the past couple mornings there have been pieces of skim ice floating on the bay, water temps were 39 degrees back on the 15th....won't be long now.....
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Live near Star Lake. Fish Black, Bonaparte, Star, Cranberry and Carry Falls ( summer). Not a good year last year for me, To much snow on the ice. Need my Ranger 4x4 to get out and the snow and slush was to much. Hope this year is better. Lets keep this North Country thread going.
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And the past couple mornings there have been pieces of skim ice floating on the bay, water temps were 39 degrees back on the 15th....won't be long now.....
Sweet!!!! Cheeks out!!! @)
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Glad to see this thread, I fish all around the thousand islands area, black lake and the indian river lakes. Thanks!
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Live near Star Lake. Fish Black, Bonaparte, Star, Cranberry and Carry Falls ( summer). Not a good year last year for me, To much snow on the ice. Need my Ranger 4x4 to get out and the snow and slush was to much. Hope this year is better. Lets keep this North Country thread going.
Ever fish an area on the Oswegatchie called "Chaumont"? Not the bay off Lake Ontario. I've seen some nice pike and crappie come from there.
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Ever fish an area on the Oswegatchie called "Chaumont"? Not the bay off Lake Ontario. I've seen some nice pike and crappie come from there.
The Oswegatchie has some really nice fishing. Heard the dam broke in Huevelton and lost most of the water above it. Not sure how that is going to affect my spots this winter...
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The Oswegatchie has some really nice fishing. Heard the dam broke in Huevelton and lost most of the water above it. Not sure how that is going to affect my spots this winter...
I believe the dam was out for a week or so - maybe two. Interesting, because you could see the "natural" state of the river, before the dam. I don't know if it has much affect on the fishing. Maybe while the water was low, the fish were a bit more "concentrated" and easier to find. ;D
Maybe we'll get a super-cold winter, freezing many of the shallow areas of the waterways and thus concentrating the fish for an easier "catch". I would not miss the "opportunity". ;D
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ICE DOG 69 checking in! YEAH !!!!!!! I can feel it in the blood, I swear I turn into a snowman come ICE time. Up till last year I never wore gloves on the ICE, sucks getting OLD at 41 now I am starting to slow a bit but with the age also comes the experience and I am looking forward to hitting my favorite Walleye and perch spots on the St. Lawrence as well as hammering the perch on my home lake, Chateaugay Lake!
Glad to be back on the Shanty! Couple more weeks of hunting then I will be a regular!
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Have a summer camp on Hyde Lake. Been on those Indian River Lakes a couple of times and if they freeze up early my get up that way. I've talked to a couple of you guys on here before so keep the word out on how these lakes are doing...Good Thread! Never been to Sandy and a friend has access to Guffins, like to try that or Chaumont some time...
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Have a summer camp on Hyde Lake. Been on those Indian River Lakes a couple of times and if they freeze up early my get up that way. I've talked to a couple of you guys on here before so keep the word out on how these lakes are doing...Good Thread! Never been to Sandy and a friend has access to Guffins, like to try that or Chaumont some time...
You can park at the marina at Guffins and access the ice anytime. Bryan is very congenial, sells bait and some tackle, and only charges 5 bucks for parking, he's plowing the lot early in the morning and keeps the ramp to the ice well maintained..
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You can park at the marina at Guffins and access the ice anytime. Bryan is very congenial, sells bait and some tackle, and only charges 5 bucks for parking, he's plowing the lot early in the morning and keeps the ramp to the ice well maintained..
I second that! Great people
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Good info, Esox. Anybody needs info about the Chaumont Bay area, Esox Slayer is the guy to ask. (hope you don't mind) Fished with him once last year. He's got some tricks. Hope to fish with him again this year.
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Good info, Esox. Anybody needs info about the Chaumont Bay area, Esox Slayer is the guy to ask. (hope you don't mind) Fished with him once last year. He's got some tricks. Hope to fish with him again this year.
Let's get after 'em again this year !
Rig some stuff for walleyes because we're heading to a couple spots (close to where you and I fished last year) that are gonna produce.
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Ever fish an area on the Oswegatchie called "Chaumont"? Not the bay off Lake Ontario. I've seen some nice pike and crappie come from there.
Have not fished Chaumont "Pond" myself but know people that do and they do well at times. Its between Cranberry Lake and Newton Falls.
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I'm on it
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I'm on it
I'm planning on setting 3 tip ups for pike, and 2 for the eyes each time out this year..bought a couple of the round Frabills for the light tripping action.....
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Great thread! When I was stationed at Fort Drum and later at college in Canton I use to fish all these lakes. We are going back 15 to 20 years now. Red Lake was the first lake I caught a pike on a tip up and my first 25"+ walleye one summer morning casting countdown rapalas from my canoe. Caught my first 10+ pound pike ice fishing Sandy Pond and discovered night fishing for crappie in mile arm bay of Black Lake. Had a 30 pike afternoon ice fishing butterfield lake one day with my girlfriend at the time who I have been married to for almost 14 years now. We had to have over 50 flags that afternoon.
Yep definitely a sportsman paradise up there. I wish the Albany area was a couple hours closer than it is!
Dwayne
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Never did much tip up fishing. Will make sure I have them in the sled this year. What's the difference between tip-ups and tip-downs?
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Never did much tip up fishing. Will make sure I have them in the sled this year. What's the difference between tip-ups and tip-downs?
Never used a tip-down. I know quite a few folks make their own.
TIP-DOWNS (http://www.tipdown.com/)
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Never did much tip up fishing. Will make sure I have them in the sled this year. What's the difference between tip-ups and tip-downs?
I'll bring a couple of my tip down along this winter, hand made by a guy in Oxbow, NY. These aren't the cheapie plastic or pvc things you see a lot of, these are made from oak, are very compact and are designed to not be either pulled down a hole nor to be prone to tipping over.
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I don't know, but it would seem that a tip-down would have a greater chance of gut hooking a fish than a tip-up. Does this make sense?
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I don't know, but it would seem that a tip-down would have a greater chance of gut hooking a fish than a tip-up. Does this make sense?
All depends on what you are looking to accomplish. Some folks like eating fish. ;D
I do, when it's fresh.
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December 17th 2010 - ;D
(http://myslu.stlawu.edu/~PTRI/images/icefishing/10-11-Season/17-DEC/DSC00007.JPG)
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ffp was that black lake?
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fish out of Guffin Bay Resort on open water but never on hard water, thinking of making a trip this winter. Do you need any special license on-wheeler or sidebyside to travel on ice in NY? Down here we can`t even use them to fish,but that is a large area to fish on foot. Thanks IM59 (I agree that Bryan is a great guy!!)
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ffp was that black lake?
YUP - Mile Arm Bay ;D
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fish out of Guffin Bay Resort on open water but never on hard water, thinking of making a trip this winter. Do you need any special license on-wheeler or sidebyside to travel on ice in NY? Down here we can`t even use them to fish,but that is a large area to fish on foot. Thanks IM59 (I agree that Bryan is a great guy!!)
You need registration, insurance and follow the rules - helmets, no two-up unless the machine was designed for it, etc, etc. Don't know if NY honors a PA ATV registration.
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ffp, I noticed you have some kind of shield on the front of your wheeler. Did you make that? Never fails, hands frozen by the time I run a couple of miles to my spot.
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plowman you can buy windshields for your wheeler. I have hand guards on mine they dont work that great. thinking about buying hand warmers for it but im not sure if im going to use it that much now that i bought another sled and I use my 3 wheeler on days there is no snow usually.
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ffp, I noticed you have some kind of shield on the front of your wheeler. Did you make that? Never fails, hands frozen by the time I run a couple of miles to my spot.
It's a Polaris Tall windshield; you can get all kinds of them in different sizes and forms. Mine covers the hand areas too. I also use heated grips and thumb throttle. I would do without the windshield before the heated grips. You can get the heated grip kits and do them yourself - pretty easy install, if you are handy.
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YUP - Mile Arm Bay ;D
maybe i will give black lake a try this year :blink:
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maybe i will give black lake a try this year :blink:
Need directions? ::)
Long range forecast, starting late next week, is looking promising @)
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Need directions? ::)
Long range forecast, starting late next week, is looking promising @)
if i get lost i'll call ya ;D
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i fish true northern new york. lake champlain, hudson river, lake george, saranac lake, and my favorite are the hundreds of small Adirondack ponds
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i fish true northern new york. lake champlain, hudson river, lake george, saranac lake, and my favorite are the hundreds of small Adirondack ponds
Those sweet, sweet ADK ponds. We need cold temps asap.
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i know! its been so warm. my prediction is december 10th
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I hope you are right. Last year I was on the ice Dec. 16th.
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i was on the ice the 9th of december last year. so im keeping my fingers crossed
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This year I have no college limiting my ice fishing time so I am breaking out my early ice gear and spud.
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thats great! good luck!
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Does anyone here know of any Crappie and Bluegill action near Massena/Waddington. I'm new up here and have heard of the occasional crappie in Coles Creek but was wondering if there were any nearby locations that held these fellas? Also, was wondering about Norwood Lake. Seemed like a decent body of water for panfish. Any info appreciated.
So far since I've been up here all I hear about in this area is Hawkins Point and Coles Creek...... There's too much water out there for these to be the only two safe ice / fishable locations..... Like I said ANY info is appreciated for any and all species in this area of NNY.
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tupper lake, saranac chains, and few other local productive small lakes......
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ICE DOG 69 checking in! YEAH !!!!!!! I can feel it in the blood, I swear I turn into a snowman come ICE time. Up till last year I never wore gloves on the ICE, sucks getting OLD at 41 now I am starting to slow a bit but with the age also comes the experience and I am looking forward to hitting my favorite Walleye and perch spots on the St. Lawrence as well as hammering the perch on my home lake, Chateaugay Lake!
Glad to be back on the Shanty! Couple more weeks of hunting then I will be a regular!
hey Ice Dog, we gotta hook up this year, i will keep my eye on the" pond" and let you know!!!
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Does anyone here know of any Crappie and Bluegill action near Massena/Waddington. I'm new up here and have heard of the occasional crappie in Coles Creek but was wondering if there were any nearby locations that held these fellas? Also, was wondering about Norwood Lake. Seemed like a decent body of water for panfish. Any info appreciated.
So far since I've been up here all I hear about in this area is Hawkins Point and Coles Creek...... There's too much water out there for these to be the only two safe ice / fishable locations..... Like I said ANY info is appreciated for any and all species in this area of NNY.
Don't hear much about Norwood "Pond". They use to stock that with Walleye but I do not know the status. I would bet there are decent Pike in there. Crappie in the Waddington area - there are a few spots; Whitehouse Bay and the waters to the inland side of the bridge in Waddington (upstream from the boat launch). Then there is Black Lake.
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tupper lake, saranac chains, and few other local productive small lakes......
if you are up in that area, i would make the journey to black lake. there are massive crappie in there.
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if you are up in that area, i would make the journey to black lake. there are massive crappie in there.
would like to someday but almost a 2 hour drive for me, too many other good places around here to fish. granted, not for crappie, but everything else
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looking forward to fishing black lake for the first time.
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Think cold think ice and little snow
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Don't hear much about Norwood "Pond". They use to stock that with Walleye but I do not know the status. I would bet there are decent Pike in there. Crappie in the Waddington area - there are a few spots; Whitehouse Bay and the waters to the inland side of the bridge in Waddington (upstream from the boat launch). Then there is Black Lake.
Appreciate the info. Yeah I hear the Pike action in these parts is pretty good, I just don't really target those stink log's during hardwater time. Well I'll definatley give it a good effort to pull up as many of those slabs as I can from this area but prob gonna have to venture to Black Lake a few times or so more than likely. Bring on those sub zero temp's already!!!!! :tipup:
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Appreciate the info. Yeah I hear the Pike action in these parts is pretty good, I just don't really target those stink log's during hardwater time. Bring on those sub zero temp's already!!!!! :tipup:
Best tasting fish there is in the winter months. Just got to learn how to filet them, that's all. :flex: :icefish:
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Ever fish an area on the Oswegatchie called "Chaumont"? Not the bay off Lake Ontario. I've seen some nice pike and crappie come from there.
Past the bridge in Richville? Seen some monster pike come out of there and the ice freezes there first every year...
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Past the bridge in Richville? Seen some monster pike come out of there and the ice freezes there first every year...
This would be just outside of Newton Falls - downstream. Off the River Road. River is not generally "crossable" on the ice because of current - the "pond" is other side of the river from the boat launch there. ;)
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Need directions? ::)
Long range forecast, starting late next week, is looking promising @)
Man I hope so. This t-shirt weather is starting to get old... FAST!
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This would be just outside of Newton Falls - downstream. Off the River Road. River is not generally "crossable" on the ice because of current - the "pond" is other side of the river from the boat launch there. ;)
i have fished it in open water but never ice. how would you get it to it in the winter?
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i have fished it in open water but never ice. how would you get it to it in the winter?
As Fishforpike stated there is some current and not the best access across to the pond. If you know one of the club members you can get on at there trail. ITs upstream of Newton Falls.
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As Fishforpike stated there is some current and not the best access across to the pond. If you know one of the club members you can get on at there trail. ITs upstream of Newton Falls.
Oops. ;D I did mean to write "upstream".
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Best tasting fish there is in the winter months. Just got to learn how to filet them, that's all. :flex: :icefish:
Haha, I meant no disrespect. Yeah I've made gumbo's and stuff out of those Y boned fellas it's just I'm usually so wrapped up with walleye during the ice season that I never target northerns. But who knows, if the perch and walleye bite dramatically slows down around here I might have to go try my luck for a few trophy's.
Quick question for anyone that knows, I'm getting the impression that Cole's Creek gets overly congested with ice fisherman, is it to the point that there's no solitude or limited room to fish? Also, I'm definately not looking to take anyone's holes or how to's but in regards to Black Lake. Obviously never fished there before and was kind of wondering about where a few of the public access points are to that lake and if 4X4 is a must to reach any of these points? Thanks
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Haha, I meant no disrespect. Yeah I've made gumbo's and stuff out of those Y boned fellas it's just I'm usually so wrapped up with walleye during the ice season that I never target northerns. But who knows, if the perch and walleye bite dramatically slows down around here I might have to go try my luck for a few trophy's.
Quick question for anyone that knows, I'm getting the impression that Cole's Creek gets overly congested with ice fisherman, is it to the point that there's no solitude or limited room to fish? Also, I'm definately not looking to take anyone's holes or how to's but in regards to Black Lake. Obviously never fished there before and was kind of wondering about where a few of the public access points are to that lake and if 4X4 is a must to reach any of these points? Thanks
My experience with Cole's Creek and Brandy Brook are that are busy on weekends. I stay away unless I can take time during the week. I have enough other/better places to go that I just don't bother too often.
Black Lake, I can help you with. Here's a google map with LOTS of notes. (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215785491095890530094.00046e5ebbda7c6676fb4&msa=0&ll=44.49626,-75.551949&spn=0.159424,0.346413) Check it out and ask away.
Public access is limited and there are a few "unadvertised" spots you can get on at.
The only public spots are the state boat launch and at Rollaway Bay, off the end of the town road.
Be prepared to walk or have some sort of transportation. Also, ask before you go to a chosen spot - there are areas of current and unapparent danger.
Send me a PM any time and I'll do my best to help out.
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My experience with Cole's Creek and Brandy Brook are that are busy on weekends. I stay away unless I can take time during the week. I have enough other/better places to go that I just don't bother too often.
Black Lake, I can help you with. Here's a google map with LOTS of notes. (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215785491095890530094.00046e5ebbda7c6676fb4&msa=0&ll=44.49626,-75.551949&spn=0.159424,0.346413) Check it out and ask away.
Public access is limited and there are a few "unadvertised" spots you can get on at.
The only public spots are the state boat launch and at Rollaway Bay, off the end of the town road.
Be prepared to walk or have some sort of transportation. Also, ask before you go to a chosen spot - there are areas of current and unapparent danger.
Send me a PM any time and I'll do my best to help out.
I'd like to pick away at you're expierience on the black this year if time and money allow Phil .
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My experience with Cole's Creek and Brandy Brook are that are busy on weekends. I stay away unless I can take time during the week. I have enough other/better places to go that I just don't bother too often.
Black Lake, I can help you with. Here's a google map with LOTS of notes. (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215785491095890530094.00046e5ebbda7c6676fb4&msa=0&ll=44.49626,-75.551949&spn=0.159424,0.346413) Check it out and ask away.
Public access is limited and there are a few "unadvertised" spots you can get on at.
The only public spots are the state boat launch and at Rollaway Bay, off the end of the town road.
Be prepared to walk or have some sort of transportation. Also, ask before you go to a chosen spot - there are areas of current and unapparent danger.
Send me a PM any time and I'll do my best to help out.
Wow! Great map and great notes. Thanks. I'm waiting next to my front window right now like a little kid, waiting for my brand new Vexilar FL-20 to be delivered!!! Appreciate the PM offer :tipup:
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I'd like to pick away at you're expierience on the black this year if time and money allow Phil .
Fire away ;D
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would like to someday but almost a 2 hour drive for me, too many other good places around here to fish. granted, not for crappie, but everything else
there is some great hidden crappie ponds in the Adirondacks. you are within 20 miles of some of my favorite crappie waters. ive caught them 14 inches or so inside the blue line.
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there is some great hidden crappie ponds in the Adirondacks. you are within 20 miles of some of my favorite crappie waters. ive caught them 14 inches or so inside the blue line.
i know of a couple but never had any good luck at them, maybe we can share some knowledge? ;D ;D
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;D Looking forward to fishing Black Lake for some crappies. Haven't fished it sense the mid 80s and never through the ice. :tipup:
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;D Looking forward to fishing Black Lake for some crappies. Haven't fished it sense the mid 80s and never through the ice. :tipup:
I wouldn't waste my time...there are no crappies left... :afro:
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I wouldn't waste my time...there are no crappies left... :afro:
Not like there used to be, there isn't.
Frankly, a bunch of St Lawrence county locals (read that as scumbags) ignored limits back in the mid 90's and took as many as they could catch in a day, every day for as long as they were biting.
Personally, they should have shot the entire lot of them because they absolutely ruined Mile Arm Bay, both for number of fish AND access to the ice....old Smitty gave me a key to his road back years ago and told me if I ever left the gate open when he had it closed I could forget about fishing there again.
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Not like there used to be, there isn't.
Frankly, a bunch of St Lawrence county locals (read that as scumbags) ignored limits back in the mid 90's and took as many as they could catch in a day, every day for as long as they were biting.
Personally, they should have shot the entire lot of them because they absolutely ruined Mile Arm Bay, both for number of fish AND access to the ice....old Smitty gave me a key to his road back years ago and told me if I ever left the gate open when he had it closed I could forget about fishing there again.
Those "guys" are still at it. :%$#!: :%$#!: and still ruining access to the lake. Anyways - there's more to it than the guys taking fish out. Lots of other environmental factors are at play. It's not just Black Lake either.
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While on the topic of Black Lake....my question is who regulates derbies on the lake. I was in the barber shop today and already see signs posted for an upcoming derby. Last year local companies were holding employee and guest derbies and every weekend it seemed as if there was a derby of some sort. My suggestion would be to limit the smaller derbies on the lake and bring more publicity to the larger ones with more money making potential. What are others thoughts on this?
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While on the topic of Black Lake....my question is who regulates derbies on the lake. I was in the barber shop today and already see signs posted for an upcoming derby. Last year local companies were holding employee and guest derbies and every weekend it seemed as if there was a derby of some sort. My suggestion would be to limit the smaller derbies on the lake and bring more publicity to the larger ones with more money making potential. What are others thoughts on this?
No one regulates derbies on the lake. That would take; near an act of "god". New "Special Regulation" by DEC. Anyways - beyond that, you are referring to the small "derbies" ? I don't think there is much you can do to stop someone from having a private, little, fishing get together.
By the way, you are most welcome to our club and to help organize and work out our fishing derby event. :)
I put the poster at the barber shop ;D
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hey Ice Dog, we gotta hook up this year, i will keep my eye on the" pond" and let you know!!!
Ahhhhhhhhh, nypike, I still owe you!!!! ;D
You sir helped to create one of my GREATEST ICE FISHING MOMENTS of my life!
Yes I am planning on making a trip up that way for sure this year!
Also once the Ice is solid in Massena on the St. Lawrence I will if you want take you to a spot I have for Walleye and Perch and the occassional MONSTER Musky.
Glad to see you back at the Shanty for another year!
HERE IS A REMINDER OF THE DAY YOU HELPED TO CREATE!
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k55/NEWYORKRACKMASTER/HPIM3706-1.jpg)
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Ahhhhhhhhh, nypike, I still owe you!!!! ;D
You sir helped to create one of my GREATEST ICE FISHING MOMENTS of my life!
Yes I am planning on making a trip up that way for sure this year!
Also once the Ice is solid in Massena on the St. Lawrence I will if you want take you to a spot I have for Walleye and Perch and the occassional MONSTER Musky.
Glad to see you back at the Shanty for another year!
HERE IS A REMINDER OF THE DAY YOU HELPED TO CREATE!
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k55/NEWYORKRACKMASTER/HPIM3706-1.jpg)
always here to help and would love to meet up on st lawrence sometime, i fish it but am always just takin a shot in the dark as where to go. definately would help to go with someone with knowledge of the river and places to fish.
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Ahhhhhhhhh, nypike, I still owe you!!!! ;D
You sir helped to create one of my GREATEST ICE FISHING MOMENTS of my life!
Yes I am planning on making a trip up that way for sure this year!
Also once the Ice is solid in Massena on the St. Lawrence I will if you want take you to a spot I have for Walleye and Perch and the occassional MONSTER Musky.
Glad to see you back at the Shanty for another year!
HERE IS A REMINDER OF THE DAY YOU HELPED TO CREATE!
(http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k55/NEWYORKRACKMASTER/HPIM3706-1.jpg)
OH YA! How do I go about getting one of those. Nice Tiger. @)
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Does anyone here fish Whitehouse Bay with any kind of regularity? If so, what are the targeted species there? I've seen on a map one access road off of 37, is that about your only shore access from 37? I've been scouting several unadvertised locations along the St. Lawrence as well between Ogdensburg and Hogansburg (safe ice wise due to slower obscured current) and a few spots seem to jump out as possibilities like the east side of Wilson Hill...? Can't wait to use my brand new FL-20, hope I wake up tomorrow to find out the weathermen were 20 degrees off to the right for the next 10 days :tipup:
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Does anyone here fish Whitehouse Bay with any kind of regularity? If so, what are the targeted species there? I've seen on a map one access road off of 37, is that about your only shore access from 37? I've been scouting several unadvertised locations along the St. Lawrence as well between Ogdensburg and Hogansburg (safe ice wise due to slower obscured current) and a few spots seem to jump out as possibilities like the east side of Wilson Hill...? Can't wait to use my brand new FL-20, hope I wake up tomorrow to find out the weathermen were 20 degrees off to the right for the next 10 days :tipup:
Whitehouse Bay = crappie in the stumps. Pike halfway out and possible walleye out near the mouth. You can get there from the Waddington Beach Road as well. Need 4-wheel-Drive to cross the fields there.
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joey, your covering alot of water, what town are you living in ? And on a side note I would not go near hogansburgh to ice fish or fish at all.
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Nice to see a northern ny thread! i live in saranac in the north eastern adks. Pretty much fish all lakes and ponds up this way that I can. Now if we only had some ice....
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Awesome thread!!
Been fishing Henderson, Red Lake, Black Lake, St. Lawrence and especially Butterfield for quite a while on Soft water.
Last year was my first year fishing hard water since I was a kid. Fished Perch Lake mostly last year but did try Hyde Lake, Henderson Harbor and once on Millsite (Not sure I would try that one again as even mid-winter it had some awful thin ice. Walked out, drilled a few holes and very carefully walked back off. Scared the crap out of me!)
Looking to find a few guys with some more experience on some new spots. Draw back to having me along is that I am a week-end or holiday Walker, dragging my gear sled. Usually fish five tip-ups while sitting on a jigging hole. I do have a buddy that I fish with on Perch Lake, but looks like he will be away a lot this season.
First day fishing last year was 01 JAN. Can't wait to get out this year as the boat got put up at the end of October and I am going stir crazy in anticipation. I mostly get perch, pike and pickerel...occasional crappy. Would love to haul some walleye up through a hole. I have no electronics so pick my spots based on Hydro maps and looking at the shore, or leaked intel (gossip)...no complaints on how I have been doing so far. Hope to upgrade next year to a shelter as a minimum but would really like to get an ATV and a MarCum showdown ice troller to open up my opportunities. Not happening this year unless I win the lottery!
Last year I fished fathead minnows on the tip ups and jigged with a Swedish pimple also with a fathead.
I am looking for as much advise as people are willing to give on techniques or bait selection...If I can pry your jaw open with a nice cigar and you spill some details on hot locations...its all good. Never can figure out while folks are so tight-lipped. I'm not going to crowd you, but I sure might fish "your spot" if you are not there.
Signed up for the on-line tourny again this year as I enjoyed the fun and pics from last year. Too many places to try and fish and not enough week-ends to fish them!!
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Awesome thread!!
Been fishing Henderson, Red Lake, Black Lake, St. Lawrence and especially Butterfield for quite a while on Soft water.
Last year was my first year fishing hard water since I was a kid. Fished Perch Lake mostly last year but did try Hyde Lake, Henderson Harbor and once on Millsite (Not sure I would try that one again as even mid-winter it had some awful thin ice. Walked out, drilled a few holes and very carefully walked back off. Scared the crap out of me!)
Looking to find a few guys with some more experience on some new spots. Draw back to having me along is that I am a week-end or holiday Walker, dragging my gear sled. Usually fish five tip-ups while sitting on a jigging hole. I do have a buddy that I fish with on Perch Lake, but looks like he will be away a lot this season.
First day fishing last year was 01 JAN. Can't wait to get out this year as the boat got put up at the end of October and I am going stir crazy in anticipation. I mostly get perch, pike and pickerel...occasional crappy. Would love to haul some walleye up through a hole. I have no electronics so pick my spots based on Hydro maps and looking at the shore, or leaked intel (gossip)...no complaints on how I have been doing so far. Hope to upgrade next year to a shelter as a minimum but would really like to get an ATV and a MarCum showdown ice troller to open up my opportunities. Not happening this year unless I win the lottery!
Last year I fished fathead minnows on the tip ups and jigged with a Swedish pimple also with a fathead.
I am looking for as much advise as people are willing to give on techniques or bait selection...If I can pry your jaw open with a nice cigar and you spill some details on hot locations...its all good. Never can figure out while folks are so tight-lipped. I'm not going to crowd you, but I sure might fish "your spot" if you are not there.
Signed up for the on-line tourny again this year as I enjoyed the fun and pics from last year. Too many places to try and fish and not enough week-ends to fish them!!
Plan on some trips to Chaumont Bay and I'll put you on the pike, perch and walleye...
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aren't the eyes last ice ? along with mud bay ?
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aren't the eyes last ice ? along with mud bay ?
Theyll be biting as early as Feb 1st in some spots, and that's during daylight hours....night fishing is planned also this year.
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thank you
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joey, your covering a lot of water, what town are you living in ? And on a side note I would not go near hogansburgh to ice fish or fish at all.
I'm in Massena, ha ha yeah I was BS'ing the other day with someone and he was telling me that Hogansburg might not be the smartest thing to do this winter... Yeah this St. Lawrence thing is a bit tricky to scout because I just don't know where the safe areas are other then what I hear or guess at not to mention how maps are inaccurate depth wise due to Montreal's need to flood their canals. I don't really want to venture past Ogdensburg too often this winter but if I have to in order to avoid heavy crowds or better fishing so be it but most of my ice fishing is going to be during the week so we'll see. I have a lot to learn up here that's for sure. I've ice fished the last 15 years mostly on Chautauqua Lake south of Buffalo and swimbaits are god on that lake for the eye's. As for here I've heard everything being used under the sun from jigging bucktails to solely relying on tip-ups. It doesn't seem like any one strategy is head n shoulders above the rest here where in Oneida pimples rule the water. It's a good thing though because on those lakes you get so fixated on pimples and rapalas that you rarely try out new/other presentations. Here I honestly don't know anything about walleye fishing and am going to throw everything I have at them and in situations like the one I'm in I thank god I have a vexilar that's going to really help me figure out these Walters!
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aren't the eyes last ice ? along with mud bay ?
if you know the right places eyes are all season. Mud bay is always last ice, essentially because of its production of safe ice is never usually till the end of the season, very end of season. Ive seen too many people with there ATVs enter the big drink the past couple of years at Mud. Its not rare to be Janruary and not even having 3 inches there.
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So glad to see this NNY thread. I'm back to the shanty and waiting to get out there. Cant wait to hit Black lake and also would like to try fishing the river in Massena this year, never been past coles creek.
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As I sit here on my day off drinking coffee and staring out the window wishing there was ice to be fishing I was thinking about new ice I would like to try this year. A place that came to mind is osgood pond near paul smiths. Anyone have any experience with this pond? First ice there very soon?
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good thread! fish the st. lawrence religously. the walleye bite is on right NOW certain spots. i just got a 9 pounder the other day ill post pic. fish cranberry too for trophy pike. fish the raquette reservoirs too considering its my hometown waters. not great fishing though. whoever started this thread i see they are from canton. that is the most local i have seen to me.
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Don't forget Star Lake. ;)
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by the way, how ya been ice dog? we gotta get together on chatty this winter. maybe the derby
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As I sit here on my day off drinking coffee and staring out the window wishing there was ice to be fishing I was thinking about new ice I would like to try this year. A place that came to mind is osgood pond near paul smiths. Anyone have any experience with this pond? First ice there very soon?
Went to school up ther back in the late 80's. Fished Osgood alot (was my fav!!!!), but all the info I have is from then so kind of old. Access if real good and the pike fishing rocked! No monsters but lots of action. I was a poor student looking for food so I would perch fish at Lake Clear and catch a bunch of 4 inch dinks, skin them whole and use them on Osgood as dead bait.
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good thread! fish the st. lawrence religously. the walleye bite is on right NOW certain spots. i just got a 9 pounder the other day ill post pic. fish cranberry too for trophy pike. fish the raquette reservoirs too considering its my hometown waters. not great fishing though. whoever started this thread i see they are from canton. that is the most local i have seen to me.
Great...thanks for the info....I just put the boat away this past week....LOL. Oh well they will be there in the spring too! As for now I am hoping to get in some early ice action for them on some local lakes....if only it would get cold!
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So glad to see this NNY thread. I'm back to the shanty and waiting to get out there. Cant wait to hit Black lake and also would like to try fishing the river in Massena this year, never been past coles creek.
dont bother with massena. theres no fish there haha justt leave that stretch of the river to me.. nah just kiddin. hit coles creek early ice i mean early early when just the back part by the road is frozen. the whole bay wont even be covered shipping channel will be open. day light and dark. you will have a legit chance at a few eyeballs between 8-13 pounds.
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Went to school up ther back in the late 80's. Fished Osgood alot (was my fav!!!!), but all the info I have is from then so kind of old. Access if real good and the pike fishing rocked! No monsters but lots of action. I was a poor student looking for food so I would perch fish at Lake Clear and catch a bunch of 4 inch dinks, skin them whole and use them on Osgood as dead bait.
Thanks for the response...I'm going to have to give it a chance this year. Always like trying new waters once in a while with or without success. Looks like the tempatures for canton will be starting to cool off alittle bit. Come on walkable ice!
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Don't forget Star Lake. ;)
which star lake the one near Theresa on 37 ? I'm glad they have this thread ,cause i like to try different spots just to see if i can cut it ,and i don't keep really big ones they are just for pics ,i like to eat the smaller ones ,but that doesn't mean don't keep them that's just me ,it's the idea of getting a really large eye through a hole in the ice more of a thrill for me ,like some of the bigger cats ,what a rush
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Near cranberry lake...where the docks have kicker motors.
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Near cranberry lake...where the docks have kicker motors.
thanks
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I hear that the lake has some nice lakers but everytime I have fished there I never landed one...gave up and fished for rockbass instead.
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I hear that the lake has some nice lakers but everytime I have fished there I never landed one...gave up and fished for rockbass instead.
thats what some buds i know fished there said they were tough but they were pic material , and the craps were hard to find but really nice suspended in deep water , like red lake craps
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I haven't fished red lake in a looooooong time. A good friend has a camp right by the state boat launch. How I would love to fish that lake again, added to the list.
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tons of structure for a small lake and the gills are :o
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Hey guys. I'm in the Rochester area and I'm planning for a few days on the St. Lawrence in February. I've never ice fished the river before. I've sort of got my choices whittled down to perhaps Coles Creek area near Massena or Wheathouse Bay near Ogdensburg. I'm not married to either of these locations and I'm really open to suggestions. I just want to try and find some productive fishing in the extreme reaches of northern New York. Primarily I'm a Walleye guy and I have a small Clam shanty so the Walleye night bite is definitely not out of the question. Perch would be my plan B. I understand the Pike fishing can be nuts so, just for some action, that might be a good plan C if after a couple days I'm not having luck on the eyes. If anyone's willing to throw some info and/or advice my way, I'd love to hear it. I'm not looking for anyone's honey hole. I'll buy topo maps and scope out good looking spots but GENERAL locations would really be appreciated. I've got no snowmobile or ATV and I'd be hoofin' it so that's a factor as well. Thanks a bunch in advance guys. I'll keep an eye on the PM's too.
Thanks again.
Bob Beeley
Irondequoit, NY
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Hey guys. I'm in the Rochester area and I'm planning for a few days on the St. Lawrence in February. I've never ice fished the river before. I've sort of got my choices whittled down to perhaps Coles Creek area near Massena or Wheathouse Bay near Ogdensburg. I'm not married to either of these locations and I'm really open to suggestions. I just want to try and find some productive fishing in the extreme reaches of northern New York. Primarily I'm a Walleye guy and I have a small Clam shanty so the Walleye night bite is definitely not out of the question. Perch would be my plan B. I understand the Pike fishing can be nuts so, just for some action, that might be a good plan C if after a couple days I'm not having luck on the eyes. If anyone's willing to throw some info and/or advice my way, I'd love to hear it. I'm not looking for anyone's honey hole. I'll buy topo maps and scope out good looking spots but GENERAL locations would really be appreciated. I've got no snowmobile or ATV and I'd be hoofin' it so that's a factor as well. Thanks a bunch in advance guys. I'll keep an eye on the PM's too.
Thanks again.
Bob Beeley
Irondequoit, NY
Well, you've already got a good tip for Coles Creek. ;D Wheathouse Bay in Ogdensburg can be good and it can be a deathly slow. Has a decent night walleye bite often. Perch are tough there most of the time. It's a small bay with a definite drop from 6 ft to 22' for a few hundred yards. The walleye come from the depths in the evening to the shallows to feed. I fish that bay often, in the evening, after work.
Coles Creek and Brandy Brook can both produce decent Pike.
All these spots are easy for folks on foot.
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Have fished Coles Creek for over 25 years and every year the fishing there is the same old story, good first ice then it peders off so bad I don't keep a shanty there any more. There are much better choices, The Bay is better in my opinion outside of waddington.
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Have fished Coles Creek for over 25 years and every year the fishing there is the same old story, good first ice then it peders off so bad I don't keep a shanty there any more. There are much better choices, The Bay is better in my opinion outside of waddington.
Maybe this year will be better - hope - :P
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which star lake the one near Theresa on 37 ? I'm glad they have this thread ,cause i like to try different spots just to see if i can cut it ,and i don't keep really big ones they are just for pics ,i like to eat the smaller ones ,but that doesn't mean don't keep them that's just me ,it's the idea of getting a really large eye through a hole in the ice more of a thrill for me ,like some of the bigger cats ,what a rush
You are thinking of Crystal lake, on Rt 37 in Redwood (town of theresa).
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Looking forward to hammering Lakers and Perch on 4th Lake
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Looking forward to hammering Lakers and Perch on 4th Lake
I hear that!
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Awesome thread! I'm from Rochester as well and have many friends up north who work for Credo Community Center. I'm starting my plans for a 3-5 day trip this season, not sure if it will be early or late ice. I've been doing some limited research and have so far found these water's to be preferable considering size, depth, structure and more important species available. My first choice is Black River Bay targeting walleye and perch, clear lake, red lake and sixtown pond crystal lake. Will be targeting walleye exclusively because I catch perch down here on sodus and pike and musky on conesus where I live like its my job. If anybody can help me out perhaps pointing me to where I may have better chances of success I would greatly appreciate it. The information in this thread has been more helpful than anything I've found so far on the internet, so thanks for that!
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If anyone up Adirondacks way want to give any reports on the small lakes or ponds I'd appreciate it. Particularly in the tri-lakes region. I know there's a nice healthy cold snap on right now up there and I'm wondering what the prospects might be for next week. Wouldn't mind sneaking a Friday off and heading up Thursday night.
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hasn't been overly cold durring the days up here , we need some cold days to keep and add onto the ice that is being made at night.
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hasn't been overly cold durring the days up here , we need some cold days to keep and add onto the ice that is being made at night.
Are the smaller lakes, like Colby, froze over? Seems, if they are, with the cold nights coming the ice would thicken. :P
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any updates guys in the north country? lets keep this thread at the top all winter. dont look like much here its gotta get colder and stay colder.
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Chunks of ice floating in Three Mile Bay this afternoon, appeared to be between one half and one inch thick....
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any updates guys in the north country? lets keep this thread at the top all winter. dont look like much here its gotta get colder and stay colder.
Waiting for the "cold" to come. :(
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Any one know if theres any ice on Cranberry yet??? the ponds here in colton are alllocked up but not fishable barely any ice on the lakes. :tipup:
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I would be willing to bet no, but anything that is locked or beginning to lock will be a week or two out yet.
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Any one know if theres any ice on Cranberry yet??? the ponds here in colton are alllocked up but not fishable barely any ice on the lakes. :tipup:
I would say not yet, thats a large lake with a lot of wind.
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I would be willing to bet no, but anything that is locked or beginning to lock will be a week or two out yet.
That would depend on how cold we can "make" it :P Not really cold for the next 10 day forecast. They could be wrong though - it's been known to happen now and then. ;D
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You are right...we are in for a ride yet again.
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Just looked at the weather forecast for the week...depressing! We need some 10-20 degree nights and no wind to get this show on the road. Any info on an adk ponds? Osgood locked up yet?
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I remember a season - many moons ago; maybe late 80s-early 90s that we had a fall season like this. I was working on a dairy farm and was plowing corn stubble till December 22 or 23. THEN - the following AM the temps fell like to -20 and stayed there for a good long time - like 2 weeks.
Now that will make some ice - and it also makes plowing just impossible :woot:
So don't give up hope and keep those positive thoughts about "C-O-L-D". ;D
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looks like colder weather isnt on its way. hunting season is done now so i couldnt want ice more. im aiming for the first week or two of jan
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Any one know if theres any ice on Cranberry yet??? the ponds here in colton are alllocked up but not fishable barely any ice on the lakes. :tipup:
whats locked up in colton?? i see none of it. and these lakes you speak of? i wasnt aware we had any in colton
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it will be a while yet for cranberry. like was said, its too warm and cranberry gets some wind. we need calm windless snowless below zero weather for a couple weeks. hah what are those odds?
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whats locked up in colton?? i see none of it. and these lakes you speak of? i wasnt aware we had any in colton
I think he said something about "ponds" - anyways the weather that's on the way for today and tomorrow should take care of most any ice there may happen to be. >:(
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as a distraction... who has seen the picture of the musky caught out of the river on Sunday? unbelievable! check out northcountrynow.com fish and game photos for a link to the story. that captain has had good couple of years now....the best part was he was released so I will catch him next year when he is a record breaker!
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as a distraction... who has seen the picture of the musky caught out of the river on Sunday? unbelievable! check out northcountrynow.com fish and game photos for a link to the story. that captain has had good couple of years now....the best part was he was released so I will catch him next year when he is a record breaker!
Can't seem to find that pic/article - got a link?
Tis the ultimate time for fish'n big muskier though. Did it years ago, the old timer that took me out said - "time to go out when the water slaps the hull and freezes and there is snow in the air". He was pretty accurate @)
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http://blog.syracuse.com/outdoors/2011/12/muskie_2.html (http://blog.syracuse.com/outdoors/2011/12/muskie_2.html)
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all we need is a little artic breeze for a couple of days to get us on
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all we need is a little artic breeze for a couple of days to get us on
That sure would be nice but; I think the breeze we are about to get for the next two days is more like a tropical one - :%$#!:
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Great thread. I was sick of sorting through all the western and central NY threads trying to find feedback on how everyone was doing. Now I have a "go to" thread. I spend my ice time on Black, Red, Moon, Grass, Millsite, and various other lakes in my local area. I can't leave out the mighty St. Lawrence as well. Looking to make the trip up to Cranberry again this year too.
This weather situation really sucks currently. Accuweather's extended forecast for my area has the temps not rising above 16 at night the 22nd-27th though so I'm hopeful that pans out. There was a 7 degree night in there too! Maybe I'm just a little too hopeful the weather man will actually bring me good news.
Happy waiting everyone!
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Great thread. I was sick of sorting through all the western and central NY threads trying to find feedback on how everyone was doing. Now I have a "go to" thread. I spend my ice time on Black, Red, Moon, Grass, Millsite, and various other lakes in my local area. I can't leave out the mighty St. Lawrence as well. Looking to make the trip up to Cranberry again this year too.
This weather situation really sucks currently. Accuweather's extended forecast for my area has the temps not rising above 16 at night the 22nd-27th though so I'm hopeful that pans out. There was a 7 degree night in there too! Maybe I'm just a little too hopeful the weather man will actually bring me good news.
Happy waiting everyone!
Accuweather predicts their weather with dice...changes constantly and their forecast is totally different from what NOAA (nws.noaa.gov) predicts.
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I've seen and heard the same with the NWS as well as weather.com. I'm dying to get out there so maybe I'm a sucker. Lets just hope for cold.
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possibly largest musky ever released at 60x29.5 rich clarke is a true pro he trolls up so many giant muskies in clayton
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I think he said something about "ponds" - anyways the weather that's on the way for today and tomorrow should take care of most any ice there may happen to be. >:(
twas my buddy cody i was just ragging on him. and for the sake of argument, he did indeed mention the lakes that we do not have lol. nothing can be done about the ice, do a little walleye fishing i guess
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possibly largest musky ever released at 60x29.5 rich clarke is a true pro he trolls up so many giant muskies in clayton
what a beauty of a fish, 50+in muskie is on the bucket list i've started to develop in my young life
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what a beauty of a fish, 50+in muskie is on the bucket list i've started to develop in my young life
me too. im obsessed. hered my closest to date. 49.25"
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt161/chasingthedream_photos/MY49MUSKY.jpg)
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ill try to post a bigger picture. i dont know why its so small lol. got her to eat a topraider which was cool that my biggest ski came on topwater. pre-frontal conditions. my dad is in the 50" club, and so is one of my friends who is younger than me, TWICE. Its definitely not an easy club to be in though hah, it takes a lot of time on the water... a lot. lol
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I fish with Rich Clark from time to time. Known him a long time. He is a master at hunting down big muskies. Certainly does put his time in. When everyone else is coming off the water cause of rough seas, Rich is heading out. That is one beautiful fish, and he deserves it. Best thing is, it still lives oh.
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Icepike26 checking in now hunting season is over. I fish the mighty st. lawrence river from alex bay all the way up to massena, black lake chaumont bay....can't wait for first ice been going through all my gear getting ready
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Awesome fish! If that doesn't give you the fever nothing will.
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Icepike26 checking in now hunting season is over. I fish the mighty st. lawrence river from alex bay all the way up to massena, black lake chaumont bay....can't wait for first ice been going through all my gear getting ready
Glad to see you back Icepike. Hope to get together on the ice a little this season. Maybe my first trip to Chaumont will be with you? @)
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i just went out and checked my local ice. the most i found was 2.5" anybody have any more ice than that? my buddy is coming up this weekend to ice fish, and we have no safe ice :(
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nope scarcely any skim ice even....2.5inches i wish. id be fishing
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:tipup: Does anyone have any info on pleasant lake near gouverneur? I know their are nice northerns and blugills. Has anyone ice fished this lake?
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:tipup: Does anyone have any info on pleasant lake near gouverneur? I know their are nice northerns and blugills. Has anyone ice fished this lake?
I've fished Pleasant quite a few times. Only ever had luck 3/4 of the way up the lake from the public launch. A 6lb walleye and a 30 inch northern were the highlights of the days. Steady flags if you find the right spot on the right day in my opinion. Alot of small northerns. Never really targeted panfish. Just my experience.
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Out of all of the Indian river chain lakes what is everyone's most and least productive lakes in the winter. My best days last year on the ice were on Red lake with my slowest days being on moon lake. Just something to think about while waiting for the ice to form.
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hows paul smiths area doing? gotta be a little colder than here
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Paul smiths area was pretty good till all this rain and 40 degree temps. Jones pond has ice and Colby had a sheet out in the middle yesterday afternoon.
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we were iced over here and now not so much. calling for 5 degrees tomorrow night
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we were iced over here and now not so much. calling for 5 degrees tomorrow night
Yeah! I'll be out of the possibility of ice-fishing after this weekend - lots of travel for the holidays :) But I'll be back by the 28th or so and be looking for a place to go in your area ;)
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Yeah! I'll be out of the possibility of ice-fishing after this weekend - lots of travel for the holidays :) But I'll be back by the 28th or so and be looking for a place to go in your area ;)
i will keep ya updated
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i will keep ya updated
yeah keep me updated too tupper aint too far for me.
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Soon boys.... soon ;D
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check out the lows for the weekend will ya?
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Hope them low temps can make some ice if we keep wind down and no rain
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I have field an appeal with mother nature about this warm weather in winter. We can expect her reply soon.
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perfect ice making conditions right now
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perfect ice making conditions right now
Yeah! Even better if things had been froze over. Maybe we'll see things skimmed over in the AM?
Gotta be some small lakes up in the days that are making ice tonite! ;D
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cold nights and no wind it will stiffen up quick
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Game ON! We just need to build on last night.
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NDMCMyJZvFM/Tu3d4qSng9I/AAAAAAAAAL8/TFaYLWNNJW0/s600/bigbay.jpg)
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Looking good...... :thumbsup:
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Just go back from scouting some lakes. A few had enough ice to support me but I did not have the brass to go out on it...it was only about 1 1/2" thick. The Fulton Chain of Lakes is coming along nicely 1, 2, 3 lakes are covered with 1/4 to skim and 4th lake is about 1/4 but not locked yet it is a deep lake. Pics to follow shortly.
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Doesnt look like ill be getting on the ice for a while here in cny! While im waiting for big sodus to harden up could one of you northern new yorkers give me a heads up on solid ice when it comes! 3-4 inches is good for this guy! Ive fished butterfeild lake and black lake before. Im willing to.drive, im a willing ice head! By the sounds of it, you guys are off to a good start up that way! Just got my new marcum lx-3tc and frabill trekker deluxe, and im on the edge of my seat waiting for ice!! Stay on top gentlemen!
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hannawa pond was solid this morning just skim ice, small bay on arbuckle pond is locked tight.
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As promised here are the pics from this morning. I hope Mother Nature behaves this week so I can hit the ice on Friday!!
4th Lake from the 4th Lake Access/ Alger Island:
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z375/Justin_Yousey/4thLakeAlgerIsland.jpg)
4Th Lake from the boat launch in Inlet:
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z375/Justin_Yousey/4thLakeInlet.jpg)
Small ADK pond loaded with perch
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z375/Justin_Yousey/ADKPond.jpg)
Ice on the pond:
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z375/Justin_Yousey/Almost.jpg)
Secret Lake:
(http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z375/Justin_Yousey/ASecretlake.jpg)
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Now we're talking!
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Now we're talking!
Every spot I checked had enough ice to hold me except the Fulton Chain of lakes.
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Great!
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well it looks like were not gonna get to fish early ice walleyes which to me is the best fishing of the yeaar... but the big girls are starting to really eat if you still wanna get them softwater style..
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt161/chasingthedream_photos/1324232068.jpg)
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AWSOME !!! I'm ready. I'll road trip if I have too.
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nice eye and great pics guys
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awsome fish.
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well, i went out today, caught a bunch of small perch. i went off a little while after the sun went up, cause the cracks started leaking water, and my hole was sinking, and i was only sitting on two inches or so of ice. but it was great to get out and fish finally. couldnt get out to where the crappie hang out, the ice was too thin out there
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Planning a trip to chaumont or guffin this season for some eyes . I live over by champlain and lake george ,thought about getting a few guys together to make the the treck west if i get some takers maybe we can put together a iceshanty meet and greet on the ice i think prchslyr would be game and a few others i you guys would have the company.
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went out this morning to fill a last min. tag and found myself heading to the water afterwards to check ice. found some promising looking hardwater stood on 2" but i think i will wait for a little while longer although it didnt crack under my weight .
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BLACK LAKE:
Never fished this lake before but looking to hit some hardwater next week (hopefully) and am pondering Black as a possible destination before I tie a rope to a tree, light a cigarette with a blindfold and inch my way out on the St. Lawrence. My question is where would my safest (ice conditions / 1st ice wise) bet be on that lake also I hear that access is limited as well. Interested in gill and crappie action, any info appreciated.
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well youll have to go north for ice. i dont now any myself that r safe but in a week or so it will be game on!
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BLACK LAKE:
Never fished this lake before but looking to hit some hardwater next week (hopefully) and am pondering Black as a possible destination before I tie a rope to a tree, light a cigarette with a blindfold and inch my way out on the St. Lawrence. My question is where would my safest (ice conditions / 1st ice wise) bet be on that lake also I hear that access is limited as well. Interested in gill and crappie action, any info appreciated.
I doubt you will find a way onto Black Lake next week. Possible, if the forecast changes; but not too likely. What iced over Saturday night is now all but gone with this wind and heat. >:(
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I doubt you will find a way onto Black Lake next week. Possible, if the forecast changes; but not too likely. What iced over Saturday night is now all but gone with this wind and heat. >:(
wont find any on the st lawrence either. not in a week. not in two weeks.
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HERE WE GO!
A buddy of mine calls and says "what are you doing tommorrow ?" I says why ? He says" We just got done checking for ICE and we have 1" of solid ice in this particular bay on the St. Lawrence and he says we are heading there in the morning" He continued to say you will need to wear hip waders because there is about 6 feet from the bank to the 1" thick ice . :P
Now I LOVE ICE FISHING as much as anyone but when I hear I will need hip waders to get to 1" of ICE, well I AM OUT...... I told them to call me and let know how they do, if they are still alive ??
Crazy chances I will not take. 3" solid ice is the minimum I will fish on and even then someone bigger then me (I am 210lbs) will be leading the way!
Can't wait for the call tommorrow to see how it went.
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HERE WE GO!
A buddy of mine calls and says "what are you doing tommorrow ?" I says why ? He says" We just got done checking for ICE and we have 1" of solid ice in this particular bay on the St. Lawrence and he says we are heading there in the morning" He continued to say you will need to wear hip waders because there is about 6 feet from the bank to the 1" thick ice . :P
Now I LOVE ICE FISHING as much as anyone but when I hear I will need hip waders to get to 1" of ICE, well I AM OUT...... I told them to call me and let know how they do, if they are still alive ??
Crazy chances I will not take. 3" solid ice is the minimum I will fish on and even then someone bigger then me (I am 210lbs) will be leading the way!
Can't wait for the call tommorrow to see how it went.
Haha I love the early ice / last ice bloopers (non injury ones of course).... Stupidest last ice I was on was in a canal 1 1/2'' of milk white ice, had to cross over 8-10' of plank board from shore to get out there and then layed sideways to fish... and there were man made split wooden posts under us that would have impailed us if we went through. All for 5 bluegills that day, now that's stupid!
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Planning a trip to chaumont or guffin this season for some eyes . I live over by champlain and lake george ,thought about getting a few guys together to make the the treck west if i get some takers maybe we can put together a iceshanty meet and greet on the ice i think prchslyr would be game and a few others i you guys would have the company.
I'd enjoy meeting some folks from the shanty over here, we'll get a group of guys together and pound some perch, bbq up some venison and shoot the bull. if ya'll are interested think up some dates and I'll keep ya posted on the fishing conditions.
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I'd enjoy meeting some folks from the shanty over here, we'll get a group of guys together and pound some perch, bbq up some venison and shoot the bull. if ya'll are interested think up some dates and I'll keep ya posted on the fishing conditions.
I'll be up for that one - keep us posted.
btw - I heard the other day that the perch were getting "beat to death" in the bay by soft water guys! The story I heard was: to the tune of $600/day worth by some enterprising individuals!
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Fishforpike are you talking about Chaumont? If so I herd the samething
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Just scratched the ich and it made it even more itchier. Made it out after work on a small lake near home with 2" of black ice still. Got skunked but I still got out.
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I'll be up for that one - keep us posted.
btw - I heard the other day that the perch were getting "beat to death" in the bay by soft water guys! The story I heard was: to the tune of $600/day worth by some enterprising individuals!
And that is why there is no 50 perch limit in that county, ehhhh????
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Fishforpike are you talking about Chaumont? If so I herd the samething
Yep - but you know how rumors go ::)
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I'll be up for that one - keep us posted.
btw - I heard the other day that the perch were getting "beat to death" in the bay by soft water guys! The story I heard was: to the tune of $600/day worth by some enterprising individuals!
it is possible, and unreasonable. I understand we have a good fishery and no limit but when you go out everyday to catch fish just to sell them for money, where is the sport in that. to me it is greed and unecessary. Catch what you want to eat and let it be. there are commercial fisherman to do the job of supplying the local restaurants.
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but many of these fish don't just feed locals restaurants they are shipped all over , by net or by hook what is the difference ,and don't forget there is the rumor mill to deal with and that has been going on long before i was a gleem in some ones eye and there use to be many netters in my youth ,and the fishery still stands firm and i'm 55 yrs old
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Amen Freddie . Anyone who thinks you make 600 a day every day is sadly mistaken . And to you're point of sport I would hassard a guess sport has little to do with it it is a job , a perfectly legal one at that .
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I was just stating what I had heard. I'm not passing any kind of judgement - if, in fact, (which I doubt) there are some folk catching and selling 600$ worth of perch a day and they are doing it legally, then more power to them.
Nothing stopping you or I (except maybe our jobs) from doing the same.
Like Freddie sez - hook or commercial net - what's the difference to the fishery? The issue is, that it just goes "against the grain" of many sportsmen. :-\
And just to have something to discuss while we are waiting on some ICE; where's the state's consumption recommendations in all this? Do you suppose any of this fish is going to young kids or pregnant women? How is someone to know. Is the fish packaged, labeled and sold with the NYS warnings?
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Amen Freddie . Anyone who thinks you make 600 a day every day is sadly mistaken . And to you're point of sport I would hassard a guess sport has little to do with it it is a job , a perfectly legal one at that .
thanks dots and f&l for what u said i will say i do fish for them for money and what some people don't understand that its not a given every day job u may get them one day and not the next and 600$ is a little over the hill may be two people together yes but one person no , myself average 100to 175 lbs and the high num is alot of work for one man . this is how i pay my bills and live so some people need to think before they talk , and its getting better now than what it was 5years ago more and bigger fish and many diff year classes to boot just my .02
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There is a difference between hook and net. for the most part fishing with line and hook gives one the ability to decide what to keep and what not to keep, with a pretty successful rate at keeping thrown back fish alive. Nets don't choose what they claim, anything and everything.. and they can be very harmful. Many Midwestern musky and walleye lakes suffer from certain peoples rights to net fish. There was a story with pics floating around the web of a massive fish kill after someone pulled there nets and threw what they didn't want in the woods.. Many many many big muskies and pike were wasted. It was in Minnesota or wisconsin.. I know this is very off topic and it is not directed towards anyone.. Just saying, fishing to obtain large quantities by line and hook as opposed to net.. Big difference.
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thanks dots and f&l for what u said i will say i do fish for them for money and what some people don't understand that its not a given every day job u may get them one day and not the next and 600$ is a little over the hill may be two people together yes but one person no , myself average 100to 175 lbs and the high num is alot of work for one man . this is how i pay my bills and live so some people need to think before they talk , and its getting better now than what it was 5years ago more and bigger fish and many diff year classes to boot just my .02
More power to ya goonboy. I would not have the get up and go for it. I used to have a problem with what you do but I have come full circle and believe everyone has a right to fish within the regs. Myself - I doubt the guys that are fishing for $$$ have any real affect on the fishery.
northernnyice - I understand your point about nets, but I doubt they have any real affect either. No, I would not like to see the fishkill from an ill-run net - but there is a proper way to do that as well. The biologists must believe that the commercial fishery is sustainable.
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I'd enjoy meeting some folks from the shanty over here, we'll get a group of guys together and pound some perch, bbq up some venison and shoot the bull. if ya'll are interested think up some dates and I'll keep ya posted on the fishing conditions.
i will stay in touch i will give some calls and see who i can pull together
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Im not saying the selling of fish is wrong everyonce in awhile, I live where the fish are caught and sold and know alot about the ups and downs. I also have a relative who was a commercial fisherman for many many years, one of the very few who have the license for it up here. They are not giving out any new licenses in the future either, once whoever has an issued license passes so does the license. This license cant be turned over, only can be passed down within the family. By far I agree there is no way it hurts the fishery after ive seen what has been taken commercially over the past many many years. They do use different size nets that allow them only to take certain size fish and the bigger predator fish are not netted or harmed. In regards to what I said I do know a few who do fish for them year around when they can get a job but refuse to because selling fish is much easier for them. When you see 20 plus boats everyday for over a month catching and selling fish that is where I believe it is a bit over the top. There is no doubt that if netting was legal for all they would not be using fishing poles, they are fishing for quantity. Thats just my opinion and we all have our own and have our right to stand by our opinions. As for the processing of the fish, it is done by the individuals who run the fisheries themselves, they do a great job at keeping it clean and safe. Someone catching 100 - 200 dollars worth around here is average, Through the ice the most ive ever seen caught by one person is 400 dollars worth one day. In a boat 600 is possible but deff not one person, one person on a great day is 200-300 dollars worth. We have the greatest fishery in the world here in eastern lake ontario.
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carcaju, thats a pretty cool idea. I'm interested. I'll keep watching
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I guess that was fishmans idea. anyway, I like it
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Does anyone have an safe ice in the north country to report? I'm headed to watertown for xmas shopping today. Thinking about checking out a few locations on the way. If I find anything worth reporting i'll post. Today's goal, make it out of gander mountain without putting the ol bank account into the red. doubtful but its a goal worth working towards ;)
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Does anyone have an safe ice in the north country to report? I'm headed to watertown for xmas shopping today. Thinking about checking out a few locations on the way. If I find anything worth reporting i'll post. Today's goal, make it out of gander mountain without putting the ol bank account into the red. doubtful but its a goal worth working towards ;)
none in jefferson county.
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Does anyone have an safe ice in the north country to report? I'm headed to watertown for xmas shopping today. Thinking about checking out a few locations on the way. If I find anything worth reporting i'll post. Today's goal, make it out of gander mountain without putting the ol bank account into the red. doubtful but its a goal worth working towards ;)
maybe
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Perch lake has 1" just left there
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Does anyone have an safe ice in the north country to report? I'm headed to watertown for xmas shopping today. Thinking about checking out a few locations on the way. If I find anything worth reporting i'll post. Today's goal, make it out of gander mountain without putting the ol bank account into the red. doubtful but its a goal worth working towards ;)
pond here in Colton seems close. Just one though
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Heading up to Wilmington/Saranac Lake area for New Years weekend to visit a few friends. Hows the ice coming up that way? Should I bother to bring my gear? Thanks.
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You should bring it just in case. Think of how mad at yourself you would be if there was fishable ice and you had no gear. We are supposedly going to have a cold spell after this warm weather passes this week. here is to wishful thinking.
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You should bring it just in case. Think of how mad at yourself you would be if there was fishable ice and you had no gear. We are supposedly going to have a cold spell after this warm weather passes this week. here is to wishful thinking.
Let's hope so ranger.
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Hope so on the cold front
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Took a tour of Black Lake today - The ice has held up better than I thought. The smaller bays stayed locked in. I'll go with one week from today for 3-4" with the forecast the way it is. My "spot(s)" won't be ready then though. :P
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OMG i'm doomed to start off on flat fish ;D hope i remember how
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Put the smallest jig on and whack them in the face right?
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Saw a good bit of skim ice floating down the black river bay today. Shouldn't be too much longer until the small lakes are fishable
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A guy was on 1 1/2 of black ice today. I know I'm a die hard but even I thought he was a moron. I wondered out till I saw how much ice he was on. Just 10 minutes from him was a solid 3 1/2 inches
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inch and a half :wacko:
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I am on pins and needles with 2 1/2" of black ice let alone less. yikes :nono:
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3'' is a wee bit scary
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3'' is a wee bit scary
agree, but if there is 4" I'm a go, keep the cold prayers coming. :tipup:
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Heading up to Wilmington/Saranac Lake area for New Years weekend to visit a few friends. Hows the ice coming up that way? Should I bother to bring my gear? Thanks.
Never leave home without it. Should be some fish able by then for sure.
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Took a trip across the TI bridge today to scout some ice... Both Eel bay and Lake of the Isles are open with the exception of a small amount at both boat launches. The view from the bridge shows open water everywhere. Anyone else see anything???
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The ADK's are coming along nicely...in places
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this part of the year seems to take forever.10 forecast shows only the next 2 days getting out of freezing temps all day.we got a trip planned for the end of january and hoping to be able to fish.
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That's NOT a dead, calm lake. ;D She froze over again last night :o
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Nice Phil.. ;D Freezing rain here... >:( >:( Messing up all the ice we have... >:(
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Dido
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I have fished on 4 lakes already. Last year we got spoiled
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i havent been anywere >:(
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should be on the ice this weekend...
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should be on the ice this weekend...
;D :flex: :clap: ;)2
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Be careful boys!!!! Cheeks out!!! @)
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Took a tour of Black Lake today - The ice has held up better than I thought. The smaller bays stayed locked in. I'll go with one week from today for 3-4" with the forecast the way it is. My "spot(s)" won't be ready then though. :P
Nice!! I got a report of a decent 3" yesterday on a no too far off lake.. As you said with the upcoming weather patterns, we're scheduling a Monday trip.
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alot of people are scheduling a monday trip
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Went to my buddies in Norwood at 9ish, hannawa pond had ice about 20ft out from shore that's it. Came back through at 2 and the whole pond is locked. That's what I'm talking about. Making ice now boys woo!!!
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Went to my buddies in Norwood at 9ish, hannawa pond had ice about 20ft out from shore that's it. Came back through at 2 and the whole pond is locked. That's what I'm talking about. Making ice now boys woo!!!
Was wondering what the target species is in Hannawa?
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Was wondering what the target species is in Hannawa?
Lots of current through Hannawa Pond. Never seen anyone fishing there. I'd say there would be pike and maybe a walleye or two. Probably some perch and rock bass.
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Went to my buddies in Norwood at 9ish, hannawa pond had ice about 20ft out from shore that's it. Came back through at 2 and the whole pond is locked. That's what I'm talking about. Making ice now boys woo!!!
Glad we making ice ;D
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I wouldn't waste my time there honestly. Guys get small pike and walleye. Mostly guys fish by the beach area or out in front of the bar so they can drink while they watch there tip ups inside.
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Just got home from a much needed fishing trip. A new lake (Lake X) and a mess of dink perch
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Lake X hmmm sound familiar. I think we have one with the same name. ???
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Shhhh don't tell anyone the secret.
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Ranger Bound, you better give up the name of the lake, your GPS coordinates, what bait you used, best place to park or else you're a no-good, low-down lake hog!!!!!!!! ;) ;D ;D ;)
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Just post the lakes name so the next time you go some great fisherman can leave a pile of those dink perch on the ice for you do you can get to the bigger ones
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AdkRoy, you can come with me Monday if you swear to secrecy and close your eyes when we are 20 miles away rofl. Bring spikes and your quest for the smallest fish can pick up right where it left off last year. Combsey, you can come to, just weed out the dinks for me.
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AdkRoy, you can come with me Monday if you swear to secrecy and close your eyes when we are 20 miles away rofl. Bring spikes and your quest for the smallest fish can pick up right where it left off last year. Combsey, you can come to, just weed out the dinks for me.
Man I would love to come, but I got family commitments. I will however be checking out some southern adirondack lakes near by.
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Man I would love to come, but I got family commitments. I will however be checking out some southern adirondack lakes near by.
Ah well some time this year. I think I will take a stroll around the Adirondacks and stop in at Wanakena...after Christmas dinner or lunch.
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Ah well some time this year. I think I will take a stroll around the Adirondacks and stop in at Wanakena...after Christmas dinner or lunch.
Hey....now you're making me jealous!
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Hey....now you're making me jealous!
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That means posting pictures will be in order >:D >:D
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Sorry I put the dinks back to bite again. Or they might have a hook in thier
back depending on where I am My schedule this week is booked with. Fishing. Fishing. And. Oh yeah. Fishing. I seem to be people's good luck charm this year.
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Sorry I put the dinks back to bite again. Or they might have a hook in thier
back depending on where I am My schedule this week is booked with. Fishing. Fishing. And. Oh yeah. Fishing. I seem to be people's good luck charm this year.
I hear you. I've got 7 days planned at three different spots.
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Sorry I put the dinks back to bite again. Or they might have a hook in thier
back depending on where I am My schedule this week is booked with. Fishing. Fishing. And. Oh yeah. Fishing. I seem to be people's good luck charm this year.
Save a seat in the truck Tuesday. I'll buy breakfast. ;D
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That means posting pictures will be in order >:D >:D
I bet Mr Allen would let you borrow the new warming shed for a shanty to use on Cranberry.
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I bet Mr Allen would let you borrow the new warming shed for a shanty to use on Cranberry.
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
You don't need a warming shed on Cranberry. Just go to the Wildcliffe, set your tip-ups out front, and go inside and watch from the window. ;)
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Just got back from my trip around the Adirondacks. It felt good to stop in at Wanakena and not have a project due. ;D
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Just got back from my trip around the Adirondacks. It felt good to stop in at Wanakena and not have a project due. ;D
That's not much of a report! ???
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Ok ok now that my arm is twisted behind my back. Raquett lake, long lake, Tupper lake, and canberry lake needs more time with just about 1 1/2" to 2" in places at best. The lakes also still have some open or nearly open spots to freeze up. When I stepped out the ice was good for ablittle ways then it got sketchy...and my dog didn't help matters. Some of the bays may be ready but I only checked the obvious locations so I could get back in time for the family Christmas thing. Please do not take my report as "it's safe to fish" because it needs more time and always test the ice for yourself. Be safe and Tight lines.
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Ok ok now that my arm is twisted behind my back. Raquett lake, long lake, Tupper lake, and canberry lake needs more time with just about 1 1/2" to 2" in places at best. The lakes also still have some open or nearly open spots to freeze up. When I stepped out the ice was good for ablittle ways then it got sketchy...and my dog didn't help matters. Some of the bays may be ready but I only checked the obvious locations so I could get back in time for the family Christmas thing. Please do not take my report as "it's safe to fish" because it needs more time and always test the ice for yourself. Be safe and Tight lines.
mind if I ask where in tupper lake did you check?
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mind if I ask where in tupper lake did you check?
And what condition are the smaller lakes in? I would not have bet on those bigger lakes being anything but "sketchy". Don't want any specifics just general observations would be good. ;D
Black Lake is doing pretty well and I'd be willing to bet some of the smaller bays might be close by next weekend ;D
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Todays temp not helping to much
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mind if I ask where in tupper lake did you check?
Two places. One onthe back side in a bay and the other was from the park by the old factory. It did not take too far for the ice to become thinner. I imagine it had just locked up. I didn't check any smaller lakes this time as I was short for time.
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Two places. One onthe back side in a bay and the other was from the park by the old factory. It did not take too far for the ice to become thinner. I imagine it had just locked up. I didn't check any smaller lakes this time as I was short for time.
i live right next to the old factory, raquette pond is the lake right there, it has been locked up for over a week. surprised it is thin. i was on another local lake yesterday that had a solid 3
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i live right next to the old factory, raquette pond is the lake right there, it has been locked up for over a week. surprised it is thin. i was on another local lake yesterday that had a solid 3
I it was about 3 inches right at shore but a little further out it gets wet and thinner. I was out on a lake near home and there was 3".
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people fishing at brandy brook on Christmas eve...way out! couldn't believe it...
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people fishing at brandy brook on Christmas eve...way out! couldn't believe it...
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people fishing at brandy brook on Christmas eve...way out! couldn't believe it...
I'll be out tomorrow,,,, and the next day!!! ;D
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I am out right now, the madden voyage of my new clam nanook.
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Heading to BB tommorrow around 9 am, whats hitting ??
Will be there the 29th ALL DAY, dark to dark!
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anyone fishing black lake? bringing the gear and headed there tommorrow morning...
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I'll be on black lake Saturday! Finally!
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You hear that?...................... ..............we are making ice!!!
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Fishing later this week and this weekend!!! ;D On the mighty st lawrence river :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Heading to BB tommorrow around 9 am, whats hitting ??
Will be there the 29th ALL DAY, dark to dark!
There getting walleyes good numbers I guess no size.
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Here's a report for you guys. Got on 3-4 inches Monday Tuesday and today. 9 pike between me and a friend and lots of perch some jumbos. There's 2 other places with safe 3 inches that my brother and his friends fished yesterday/today too. There's fish able ice right now fellas.
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Here's a report for you guys. Got on 3-4 inches Monday Tuesday and today. 9 pike between me and a friend and lots of perch some jumbos. There's 2 other places with safe 3 inches that my brother and his friends fished yesterday/today too. There's fish able ice right now fellas.
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how do you like the frabil suit? I am in the market for one.
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:woot:
I know randy gravlin was out there on Christmas eve. Mighta been him
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Frabill suit is awesome I love it. The grey suit is uninsulated I like to layer. It's perfect for me. Black suit is heavier. I definitely recommend it. Www.glensarmynavy.com it might still be on sale. $179.99
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Here's a report for you guys. Got on 3-4 inches Monday Tuesday and today. 9 pike between me and a friend and lots of perch some jumbos. There's 2 other places with safe 3 inches that my brother and his friends fished yesterday/today too. There's fish able ice right now fellas.
That's great NNYICE. Nice to see a few pike on the ice this season. I'm going to see if I can find some good ice tomorrow AM.
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- 7 right now outside with the windchill, should make for some very nice ice!
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Here's a report for you guys. Got on some local ice today 2.5-3" with gdominy12 and my brother mike. Caught this pike at 715am. Get out there and get on some ice guys!!! Enjoy
41" 19lb. Not a st. Lawrence fish either...
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Here's a report for you guys. Got on some local ice today 2.5-3" with gdominy12 and my brother mike. Caught this pike at 715am. Get out there and get on some ice guys!!! Enjoy
41" 19lb. Not a st. Lawrence fish either...
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Sweet fish got to love first ice
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- 7 right now outside with the windchill, should make for some very nice ice!
sounds good but wind chill only effects living creatures ,real temp is what effects ice ,sorry
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sounds good but wind chill only effects living creatures ,real temp is what effects ice ,sorry
Yeh - I never pay much attention to wind either. It's just another way for the weather nerds to sensationalize the temps.
BTW - the new Finbore Micro 6" was an awesome tool today. I like it. ;D
Today: Yummy! @) :P
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Nice fish guys ! I found ice today as well ...... got 1 6 inch seed :unsure:
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WTG...did you have room for rice and veggies after that monster ::)
AW
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that sure is a nice looking platter of grub :thumbsup:
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WTG...did you have room for rice and veggies after that monster ::)
AW
barely :P
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Hows the fishing in the north country? I went out yesterday to black lake...did well with the blue gills, caught 14 pike but all racers not much shoulder to them(one went 26 inches), 4 lm, and the crappie started their bite about 230. Caught about 10 keeper crappie. Felt great to be out of the house and getting from fresh air...Hopefully everyone else on this thread is finding fish as well. Happy fishing!
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Hows the fishing in the north country? I went out yesterday to black lake...did well with the blue gills, caught 14 pike but all racers not much shoulder to them(one went 26 inches), 4 lm, and the crappie started their bite about 230. Caught about 10 keeper crappie. Felt great to be out of the house and getting from fresh air...Hopefully everyone else on this thread is finding fish as well. Happy fishing!
Fishing in waddington area right now nothing so far
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Fishing in waddington area right now nothing so far
coles creek? how much ice?
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coles creek? how much ice?
There was one guy on Coles looks like the corner was frozen not much ice. I'm on fobears right now. 4-5" ice.
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Fished bb yesterday, all day . Bucket of perch, many small and I mean small eyes. I hate even catching small eyes, some times they don't make it and it's a waste. Anyway thinking about heading to another location on the 1st. BB had a ton of people on it and didn't see a single keper eye all day!
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Fished bb yesterday, all day . Bucket of perch, many small and I mean small eyes. I hate even catching small eyes, some times they don't make it and it's a waste. Anyway thinking about heading to another location on the 1st. BB had a ton of people on it and didn't see a single keper eye all day!
I heard all about 12-13 inch eyes
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I haven't had a flag all day. My fishin partner gdominy12 just got two 5 minutes apart. 31" 32ish"
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There was one guy on Coles looks like the corner was frozen not much ice. I'm on fobears right now. 4-5" ice.
nice, always wanted to try there but end up on coles instead. Maybe this year.
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nice, always wanted to try there but end up on coles instead. Maybe this year.
It's a decent spot for action usually catch a bunch but damn lucky to get one over 10 pounds
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Fished bb yesterday, all day . Bucket of perch, many small and I mean small eyes. I hate even catching small eyes, some times they don't make it and it's a waste. Anyway thinking about heading to another location on the 1st. BB had a ton of people on it and didn't see a single keper eye all day!
hey guys im from the sodus bay area but have neen in nc for a year and sodus bay has nothing for ice or even cold it was 48° today. Im going to be back in ny looking for good fishing if i have to drive or not. Where is a good place up north there for the pan fish? Any help would b great. Even just a launch site. Keep em tight, and ice em.
p.s. any spefic info ur willing to give pm me thanks
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There's not a whole wack ton of Ice up here honestly. I checked 3 of my favorite spots today and none are ready
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Hows ur weather up there lookin for the next week? And idc as long as there is good ice in places when i get home cuz it the time of year to walk on water.
keep em tight, and ice em.
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Im itching for the ICE, im so bored on the weekends! People are fishing with aluminum boats still on ibay!
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Can't blame them it might be all we get this year !!!
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50s here in nnj , thought I heard crickets today ::)
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Probably tree frogs unbelievable
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Icedog when will you be back on the ice?? I heard BB was a zoo today.. Fobears was kinda packed a bit. Can't decide where to fish tomorrow. Only a handful of options
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Hit Mud Lake in Redwood today from 7 AM to 1:30 PM with a buddy for the first trip of the year. Panfish bite was non existant but the slinky Northerns kept us busy. We iced 21 Northerns two bass and two perch, not a bad day considering we just went to work the bugs out of everything. Hoping to hit some real water next week!
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Icedog when will you be back on the ice?? I heard BB was a zoo today.. Fobears was kinda packed a bit. Can't decide where to fish tomorrow. Only a handful of options
come to tupper
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Tupper lake :) i fish their during the warmer months are the saranac lakes frozen over?
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come to tupper
I plan to come tupper at least twice this year. You may have to show me around.
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I haven't been up north in a long time actually since 94 when I was at Paul Smith's I was just curious about fishing through the ice there. Any info would be appreciated thanks.
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Yeah....I was one of those guys in aluminum boats on Irondequoit Bay yesterday. Did well on the perch. Had to work for them and keep moving though. Probably threw 50 or 60 back but ended up with a few topping 12". A REALLY nice day on the water.
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NIce to hear you got out on the water. Were there anyone else out yesterday? Im thinking about going out tomorrow with the ole barge (that is if im not too hungover).
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Tupper lake :) i fish their during the warmer months are the saranac lakes frozen over?
not sure, middle probably is, but the other 2 are much bigger and deeper, probably not safe yet.
I plan to come tupper at least twice this year. You may have to show me around.
come on up, i will let you know when the "big lake" is safe and we will raise some h##l with lakers and walleyes and of course the chance at some monster pike!!
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Nypike that sounds like a hell of a time. Count on me being up.
Here's a report for you guys.. My brother mikes pike today.. 36.5" 13 pounds. I got skunked lol.
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Nypike that sounds like a hell of a time. Count on me being up.
Here's a report for you guys.. My brother mikes pike today.. 36.5" 13 pounds. I got skunked lol.
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thats a beauty!
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yeah Josh.....there were a bunch of guys out. About 6 guys gathered around the channel markers and another 8 or 10 scattered around other parts of the the bay. A few water foul hunters as well. Those shotgun blasts every so often keep things interesting as well.
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Here's a report for you guys. Got on some local ice today 2.5-3" with gdominy12 and my brother mike. Caught this pike at 715am. Get out there and get on some ice guys!!! Enjoy
41" 19lb. Not a st. Lawrence fish either...
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stud of a fish man, happy to see you are getting out already, have yet to get out, been working too much
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nice fish guys :thumbsup:
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nice fish guys :thumbsup:
You would probably have to fish half a day to get that much meat ;)
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Icedog when will you be back on the ice?? I heard BB was a zoo today.. Fobears was kinda packed a bit. Can't decide where to fish tomorrow. Only a handful of options
Yeah BB was a ZOO (putting it lightly)!!
I will be going Wednesday ALL DAY , DARK TO DARK! PM if you want details.
Yeah we are limited to spots right now!
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Everytime I fish is dark to dark!! Otherwise you risk missing a "window" of active fish..
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Everytime I fish is dark to dark!! Otherwise you risk missing a "window" of active fish..
thats the only way to go!
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Awesome Pike.
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Got out onto the ice on Friday, lake of the isles was sporting 4 1/2 inch of ice measured with a tape. (probably not so good after the last couple days, I would use caution if going there). Weeded through a 100 dinks to get a good 20 keeper perch, not bad for a start. Also had my first casualty of the year, my cell got flushed down the hole and now resides at the bottom of the lake. Jumped up to go after a runner and plop! Should've picked up one of those sealed cell phone cases that float. Anyway, here is hoping the cold thats coming is swift, would like to hit chaumont or henderson.
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Got out today to a new spot on the river, 7" of ice, took my son with me and we did pretty well. 10 pike, 2 bass (one pushing just over 6 lbs) and 35 perch, all 9" plus, if I can figure out how to post pictures with my phone I will, laptop died. ICE IS HERE BOYS!!!!
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Nice!!! 7" of ice that's more than I've heard of.. Couldn't be in the burg??
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HEy yall looking to get out in the morning, my partner finally has day off, were looking to hit black lake(buddy has a camp on mile arm) hows the ice holding up???
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Got out onto the ice on Friday, lake of the isles was sporting 4 1/2 inch of ice measured with a tape. (probably not so good after the last couple days, I would use caution if going there). Weeded through a 100 dinks to get a good 20 keeper perch, not bad for a start. Also had my first casualty of the year, my cell got flushed down the hole and now resides at the bottom of the lake. Jumped up to go after a runner and plop! Should've picked up one of those sealed cell phone cases that float. Anyway, here is hoping the cold thats coming is swift, would like to hit chaumont or henderson.
Chaumont not ready yet. Don't know about Henderson. This up coming cold snap might just do it for good ice.
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Ahhh. I know where that is. Nice.
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Got out today to a new spot on the river, 7" of ice, took my son with me and we did pretty well. 10 pike, 2 bass (one pushing just over 6 lbs) and 35 perch, all 9" plus, if I can figure out how to post pictures with my phone I will, laptop died. ICE IS HERE BOYS!!!!
Hey icepike26 - glad you got into them with your boy - it's a good time.
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Got out onto the ice on Friday, lake of the isles was sporting 4 1/2 inch of ice measured with a tape. (probably not so good after the last couple days, I would use caution if going there). Weeded through a 100 dinks to get a good 20 keeper perch, not bad for a start. Also had my first casualty of the year, my cell got flushed down the hole and now resides at the bottom of the lake. Jumped up to go after a runner and plop! Should've picked up one of those sealed cell phone cases that float. Anyway, here is hoping the cold thats coming is swift, would like to hit chaumont or henderson.
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So ol davey jone got the cell. Dont u hate that. Hes got alot of my stuff. Lighters jigs phones brand new pack of smokes full beers everything
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nice fish!
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So ol davey jone got the cell. Dont u hate that. Hes got alot of my stuff. Lighters jigs phones brand new pack of smokes full beers everything
Funny - I lost the gas valve to a cookstove one day in 25ft of water. Clear and I could see it through the hole - fished it out with a jig pole :o
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Funny - I lost the gas valve to a cookstove one day in 25ft of water. Clear and I could see it through the hole - fished it out with a jig pole :o
nice. Me and my friends did that with a pole in about 12-13'
Also had the best story ever actually happen to me. 2 yrs ago i was on a pike pond and a fish took my pole with him. 5 min later i hooked something and see a bobber coming up to the hole. Got my pole back and that damn fish. He was a lil on the small side but i kept him cuz what happend. A buddy there with me couldnt believe it.
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NICE PICS
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nice. Me and my friends did that with a pole in about 12-13'
Also had the best story ever actually happen to me. 2 yrs ago i was on a pike pond and a fish took my pole with him. 5 min later i hooked something and see a bobber coming up to the hole. Got my pole back and that damn fish. He was a lil on the small side but i kept him cuz what happend. A buddy there with me couldnt believe it.
:clap: Great stories. My best/worst/funniest one was a 30" or better pike I had. Had it out, de-hooked with spreader in his mouth - holding it up for a pic - didn't that sucker flop and I lost my grip and that SOB went back down the hole - yep with the spreader in his mouth. Poor SOB, I doubt he made it for long - what a waste of good meat. >:( Have not lost a cell phone yet; though I've witnessed a few go down the hole. Talk about "choice" word use ;D
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anyone fishing black lake tommorrow? if so pm me and lets me up!
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Fishing the raquette tomorrow
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Fishing the raquette tomorrow
what part? In colton?
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Not sure yet I think I'm gonna go see if a couple spots on stark or Kerry are locked
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drilled a hole once in stark and the water was FEET below the ice :o. never been back on it since... lol
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drilled a hole once in stark and the water was FEET below the ice :o. never been back on it since... lol
That would make me turnaround in a hurry as well. :woot:
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drilled a hole once in stark and the water was FEET below the ice :o. never been back on it since... lol
Yeah it happens on stark and Kerry both. Those two particular reservoirs water level fluctuates a lot.. But there's 20+ pound pike in both make no mistake about it ;)
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Yeah it happens on stark and Kerry both. Those two particular reservoirs water level fluctuates a lot.. But there's 20+ pound pike in both make no mistake about it ;)
didnt someone get a 20+lber out of one of those on the last day a couple years ago? full of walleye too, but mostly little ones.
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Yep there's been a few.
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Yep there's been a few.
good luck man, gonna try for some eyes tomorrow
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Good luck let me know how you do
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Congrads on the big pike jake. Caught my limit of walleye the other night on the ole raquette. Biggest one three pounds smallest 17.5 inches.
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Let's see the pics bud!!
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Didnt get any pics of them that day cause i some how managed to drop my phone down the hole in my shack lol :-\ ill post the one of them on the tail gate tomorrow.
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You and terry seem to be good at that.. You'll learn someday. PM me where you caught them
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Lets get some fish guys
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Got out onto the ice on Friday, lake of the isles was sporting 4 1/2 inch of ice measured with a tape. (probably not so good after the last couple days, I would use caution if going there). Weeded through a 100 dinks to get a good 20 keeper perch, not bad for a start. Also had my first casualty of the year, my cell got flushed down the hole and now resides at the bottom of the lake. Jumped up to go after a runner and plop! Should've picked up one of those sealed cell phone cases that float. Anyway, here is hoping the cold thats coming is swift, would like to hit chaumont or henderson.
i got one at the local wal-mart ....5 bucks in the camping gear!
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anyone been out on red lake yet? i checked it early last week and was at 3" on shore. curious if anyone has been out there since.
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Got a few pike for the deep fryer. Now currently at BB pulling walleyes on the jig rod one after another... 6"-12" walleyes hahah.
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I'm thinking about making the trip from rochester to look for crappies and gils on black lake or any place in that area...still no safe ice here...any info on where to s
tart would be greatly appreciated as I have not fished this area much through the ice....thanks...tight lines...stay safe
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I'm thinking about making the trip from rochester to look for crappies and gils on black lake or any place in that area...still no safe ice here...any info on where to s
tart would be greatly appreciated as I have not fished this area much through the ice....thanks...tight lines...stay safe
I know they are fishing (and catching) on eel bay. Check the eel bay thread. it will be very helpful to you.
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Thanks plowman
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Thinking Red Lake, thurs any reports wood help.
Thanks guys.
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Probably some ice but be careful. Was open water last week. Red Lake has a hard time starting ice, but it's my favorite to fish. I'll be there next week.
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any ice on black lake and is anyone gettin any crappies and gills?
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black lake is good to go. out all last weekend crapies and gills were hitting pretty steady
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Where's there a good spot to park and start from on Black Lake ? Walking so road side is ok. First time up to Black so I could use a little help.
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Where's there a good spot to park and start from on Black Lake ? Walking so road side is ok. First time up to Black so I could use a little help.
Pretty limited access to Black Lake. For what and how are you fishing? Walking or motorized?
Access at Chapman's if you buy bait and ask. Access at the state boat launch. Access at Rollaway Bay. That's pretty much it unless you are staying at a campground or have some permission somewhere.
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Where's there a good spot to park and start from on Black Lake ? Walking so road side is ok. First time up to Black so I could use a little help.
I would start at Rollway Bay. It is fairly easy walk and you can get on the fish without wheels.
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Looking at booking a cabin for a long weekend on Black Lake the weekend of the 14th... I see on the chamber of commerce page there are a few places that offer year round lodging such as Rogers, McClears, Butternut and Pleasant view... I stay at the Cabins every Spring but have no experience with any of these other places... any tips on these or others would be greatly appreciated!
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On one of my favorite spots in massena today, FINALLY.. this here is big pike water :D
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I would start at Rollway Bay. It is fairly easy walk and you can get on the fish without wheels.
Jascpa099 - FishForPike thanks for the heads up. It's nice to have an idea where to start when your traveling so far to get somewhere yur not familiar with. THANKS !
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Jascpa099 - FishForPike thanks for the heads up. It's nice to have an idea where to start when your traveling so far to get somewhere yur not familiar with. THANKS !
As a caution at Rollway, be careful when you get out past the edge of the bay. There is a strong current that runs through there and I've seen CONSIDERABLE ice differences. Use caution your first time.
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Headin up to black lake sat and Sunday. I would appreciate any info on baitshops in the area and anyother tips. We will be staying at butternut cove. Thanks!
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where is black lake?
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Does anyone have a report on ice thickness and conditions on Sandy Pond (Oswego County)?
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Headin up to black lake sat and Sunday. I would appreciate any info on baitshops in the area and anyother tips. We will be staying at butternut cove. Thanks!
You will drive right by Chapman's Sport Shop on your way in; he's right on the Black lake Lake Raod a couple miles out of Hammond.
Good luck.
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where is black lake?
Black Lake (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215785491095890530094.00046e5ebbda7c6676fb4&msa=0)
Lot's of information and reports on here - do some searching and you will be rewarded. Many of us get tired of posting the same info over and over. Look around the forum for some info.
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hows the ice on tupper lake?......thinking about venturing up there this week hows the bite? any suggestions? thanks
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hows the ice on tupper lake?......thinking about venturing up there this week hows the bite? any suggestions? thanks
there may be some fishable bays by now, but unless you know where you are going you can get into trouble quick. I wont send any body out there yet, it was 90% open 2-3 days ago. there is fishable water in the area though.
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Does anyone have a report on ice thickness and conditions on Sandy Pond (Oswego County)?
Check the Sandy Pond thread... ;D
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there may be some fishable bays by now, but unless you know where you are going you can get into trouble quick. I wont send any body out there yet, it was 90% open 2-3 days ago. there is fishable water in the area though.
thanks any suggestion on where a good starting point would be to get onto the ice?.....ive been ice fishing for 15 years and never made it to tupper lake so i wanna give it a shot, thanks
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Checked Greene Point today, still only about an inch and half on Sandy Pond.......soon. ;D
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Checked Greene Point today, still only about an inch and half on Sandy Pond.......soon. ;D
Weird I didn't know there was a sandy pond in northern ny
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Dont know but cant wait til i can hit the water. Just got new vex fl20 double vision. Been thinkin bout a sonar and sacked up and bought the best i could find
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the term sacked up is hialrious ;D
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plenty of ice to be had in the dacks prob get out a few days this coming week...
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Weird I didn't know there was a sandy pond in northern ny
Well now....if you look on the small water/jefferson county thread Sandy Pond is listed and last time I knew that was pretty much Northern New York.
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Sounds great. What lakes in the daks are hittin good. Pm me if u want with any good info
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Sounds great. What lakes in the daks are hittin good. Pm me if u want with any good info
where you located?
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Well now....if you look on the small water/jefferson county thread Sandy Pond is listed and last time I knew that was pretty much Northern New York.
When you live this far up north, none of that down yonder really is lol..
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where you located?
Im from the sodus bay area. Not gonna have ice here for a while yet. Need to start fishing. Just invested in that vex gotta get my moneys worth. And not to mention need to fill my freezers. Im trying to figure out a good place with good ice i got lazy in the past few years and always use a machine now. So need a good 7" of good black ice. Any info helps and what they r bittin most
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Ok, I see a bunch of posts through here about BB. I know this id the northern NY thread so I know the BB you guys are talking about is not the one I am thinking of (Big Bay on Oneida) So what is BB??
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Ok, I see a bunch of posts through here about BB. I know this id the northern NY thread so I know the BB you guys are talking about is not the one I am thinking of (Big Bay on Oneida) So what is BB??
North Country - Maybe that's a new thread? ;D
Brandy Brook - runs into a bay on the St. Lawrence River just NE of Waddington on Rt.37. Easy access for walkers and generally good early ice. Coles Creek is just a little further on.
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North Country - Maybe that's a new thread? ;D
?? Thought it said Northern NY?? Anyway thanks for the info ;D Only second season Ice fishing and I am already looking to travel 2hrs to fish....I'm in trouble. Heading north Fri
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?? Thought it said Northern NY?? Anyway thanks for the info ;D Only second season Ice fishing and I am already looking to travel 2hrs to fish....I'm in trouble. Heading north Fri
;D Folks' definition and understanding of "Upstate", "Central", "Southern", "Western", "Northern", "North Country", "etc." in NY always puzzles me.
Anyways, up here in the "North Country" of NY we got ICE ;D
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;D Folks' definition and understanding of "Upstate", "Central", "Southern", "Western", "Northern", "North Country", "etc." in NY always puzzles me.
Anyways, up here in the "North Country" of NY we got ICE ;D
me too...
and so do we ;D ;D
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North country Is just north country. Guys in northern Minnesota and places like that are from "the north country" too. St. Lawrence Franklin and Clinton counties is truly north country to me. Also the top half of Essex. Anything else is upstate down till Albany.. And I've never ventured farther down than that hahah. Just my opinion
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just been doing a lil research and im going north this weekend. was planning lake of the isles but now im wondering if butterfeild, clear, or hyde lake is frozen over and safe? looking for walleye I know i wont find them at lake of the isles but any info would be greatly appreciated.
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For those of you not looking for a place to fish this weekend....how is the fishing north country? I had better luck with bigger northern tuesday. It was bitter cold for the tip ups but glad I stuck it out till the minnows were gone. Caught 8 total (one 37 1/2, one 34, 2 30s and the rest were mid to high 20s), only two lms this time (which is good because they swallow it), did some jigging once the tip ups died and my hands regained feeling. Ended up with a respectable amount of bluegills of good size and 5 crappie. Anyone else have any fishing results from tuesday? Wondering how the northern bite & crappie bite was elsewhere in the north country. For those of you looking for a place to fish. Follow the endless cars headed north this weekend, might lead you to some water with ice on it....
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North country Is just north country. Guys in northern Minnesota and places like that are from "the north country" too. St. Lawrence Franklin and Clinton counties is truly north country to me. Also the top half of Essex. Anything else is upstate down till Albany.. And I've never ventured farther down than that hahah. Just my opinion
yes another upstater who says it stops at albany. This ones gonna get stick boys. Especially if any from nyc see it. Cant wait. Be careful.
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North country Is just north country. Guys in northern Minnesota and places like that are from "the north country" too. St. Lawrence Franklin and Clinton counties is truly north country to me. Also the top half of Essex. Anything else is upstate down till Albany.. And I've never ventured farther down than that hahah. Just my opinion
Yeah, I was thinking the same. There are places that people are talking about and I am like "what the heck are you talking about?"
I thought we would be discussing from like the Burgh to Tupper lake areas mostly. Maybe we do need a different title for next year ;D
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just been doing a lil research and im going north this weekend. was planning l
ake of the isles but now im wondering if butterfeild, clear, or hyde lake is frozen over and safe? looking for walleye I know i wont find them at lake of the isles but any info would be greatly appreciated.
Clear, butterfield and Hyde wretched all sketchy right now where you are going to find the eyes. I fish all three of them a lot (I live on clear). I was on clear yesterday and had six inches in the lower bay but anywhere the eyes are is real sketchy, I am going to give it a little while,just my .02
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Anyone been on black lake in the last couple days? Just wonderin how thick the ice is. Thanks! :tipup:
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Try the black lack thread or call chapmans sport shop
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For those of you not looking for a place to fish this weekend....how is the fishing north country? I had better luck with bigger northern tuesday. It was bitter cold for the tip ups but glad I stuck it out till the minnows were gone. Caught 8 total (one 37 1/2, one 34, 2 30s and the rest were mid to high 20s), only two lms this time (which is good because they swallow it), did some jigging once the tip ups died and my hands regained feeling. Ended up with a respectable amount of bluegills of good size and 5 crappie. Anyone else have any fishing results from tuesday? Wondering how the northern bite & crappie bite was elsewhere in the north country. For those of you looking for a place to fish. Follow the endless cars headed north this weekend, might lead you to some water with ice on it....
Sounds like a good day where's the pics??
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Checked HP today. Still wide open up until the power lines. Locked up past that towards Robinson. but looks crappy.
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Sounds like a good day where's the pics??
Will Try to put some up tommorrow on my day off...if I can figure it out. Any word on the crappie bit? Heard a few were being taken at Lake of the isles and some over at red lake.
HP always makes me nervous, ice wise. Have caught some nice eyes there. Headed that way saturday to see the gfs parents, I could check it out but I think the results would be the same.
Might take the girlfriend out Sunday. I have begun enjoying my time off during the week more and more as the weekends the ice is packed. Or atleast black lake has been the last two years.
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Don't fish Black lake I stick to the raquette and st. Lawrence. Most bays I fish we have all to ourselves, maybe one or two other people. Heres one my dad got today.
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Yeah, I was thinking the same. There are places that people are talking about and I am like "what the heck are you talking about?"
I thought we would be discussing from like the Burgh to Tupper lake areas mostly. Maybe we do need a different title for next year ;D
Those are my exact thoughts..
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Anyone been on black lake in the last couple days? Just wonderin how thick the ice is. Thanks! :tipup:
Nearly 8" out of Rollaway this afternoon.
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North country Is just north country. Guys in northern Minnesota and places like that are from "the north country" too. St. Lawrence Franklin and Clinton counties is truly north country to me. Also the top half of Essex. Anything else is upstate down till Albany.. And I've never ventured farther down than that hahah. Just my opinion
:roflmao: Folks from Albany to NYC better not reading about your "perception" of "upstate". Most think think it stops at Albany as well; but from the other direction ;)
Like I said, it's interesting to get everyones opinions on these geographic areas of NY.
How about the 315r's?
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rumor has it there was a 20+ lb pike caught in some local waters around here yesterday, I am on the search for the guy and a pic.( I know who it was)
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Heading to Black Lake on Saturday. Can anyone tell me what the best way to access Black Bay is? First time there on ice. Thanks.
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:roflmao: Folks from Albany to NYC better not reading about your "perception" of "upstate". Most think think it stops at Albany as well; but from the other direction ;)
Like I said, it's interesting to get everyones opinions on these geographic areas of NY.
How about the 315r's?
Tis my opinion and I could care less what anyone from Albany to NYC think of it
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Tis my opinion and I could care less what anyone from Albany to NYC think of it
Me either - just say'n - ;) It's the point I was trying to make. :)
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Don't fish Black lake I stick to the raquette and st. Lawrence. Most bays I fish we have all to ourselves, maybe one or two other people. Heres one my dad got today.
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt161/chasingthedream_photos/1325794022.jpg)
very respectable fish...looks like I need to make a trip home soon
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a friend of mine lives in old forge and he thinks we are all flat landers ;D
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Hey, I'm looking to make the drive up from rochester to fish black lake for the weekend looking for gils and craps I want to fish the rollaway bay area and was wondering if there was any lodging close to this area...any info would greatly appreciated...thanks.. .tight lines all
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Dont know how much of you follow the FLW tour but Scott Martin, (Rolands son) Is hosting the Scott Martin Challenge tv show on Saranac Lake coming up soon. Just thought some folks would be interested to see that, must be NY is finally on the map!
PS- sorry if its off topic but it is Northern NY
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;D Folks' definition and understanding of "Upstate", "Central", "Southern", "Western", "Northern", "North Country", "etc." in NY always puzzles me.
Anyways, up here in the "North Country" of NY we got ICE ;D
Don't really understand how my asking about what BB stood for has sparked this ....what is considered "upstate...north country...northern NY...whatever you want to call it discussion?? I simply asked what BB stood for since on the Oneida lake thread (which is a lake I am close to) BB is Big Bay. I simply stated that knowing that this is the Northern NY thread....and Oneida lake isn't in "Northern NY" ....that you guys were obviously not talking about BB on Oneida lake and I was interested to find out what BB you were refering to.
FISHFORPIKE....I never even said North Country in my post??? Simply listed the name of the thread "Northern NY"
Wasn't trying to stir up stuff.
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false alarm, the 20+ lber turned into a 14lb 9oz, impressive none the less. going there tomorrow. ;D
Dont know how much of you follow the FLW tour but Scott Martin, (Rolands son) Is hosting the Scott Martin Challenge tv show on Saranac Lake coming up soon. Just thought some folks would be interested to see that, must be NY is finally on the map!
PS- sorry if its off topic but it is Northern NY
which saranac lake, gotta be lower its the only one with walleyes in it I am pretty sure.
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Not sure which Saranac but it is for bass. Sorry didnt clarify not the the FLW Walleye circuit. He is also doing a show on Champlain too.
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Don't really understand how my asking about what BB stood for has sparked this ....what is considered "upstate...north country...northern NY...whatever you want to call it discussion?? I simply asked what BB stood for since on the Oneida lake thread (which is a lake I am close to) BB is Big Bay. I simply stated that knowing that this is the Northern NY thread....and Oneida lake isn't in "Northern NY" ....that you guys were obviously not talking about BB on Oneida lake and I was interested to find out what BB you were refering to.
FISHFORPIKE....I never even said North Country in my post??? Simply listed the name of the thread "Northern NY"
Wasn't trying to stir up stuff.
You don't have to - I was just answering and stirring at the same time - ;) Just find it interesting.
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Oh so many different choices for the mighty st lawrence, which place should I choose for tomorrow ;D ;D ;D
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Dont know how much of you follow the FLW tour but Scott Martin, (Rolands son) Is hosting the Scott Martin Challenge tv show on Saranac Lake coming up soon. Just thought some folks would be interested to see that, must be NY is finally on the map!
PS- sorry if its off topic but it is Northern NY
i havn't followed it much since the flw has changed and my bud dropped out but scott is an awesome fishermen , hears my buds you might know them , NNYI one of the best times i ever had that was in Port Clinton Ohio
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh190/filetandrelease/PortClinton013A.jpg)
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Thats a nice stringer there! Some good eats.
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Thats a nice stringer there! Some good eats.
thanks, but it was a hard bite jigged 4-5 footers, was rough that whole week but it was worth it , and they were tastey
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Oh so many different choices for the mighty st lawrence, which place should I choose for tomorrow ;D ;D ;D
Let me know how you are doing. Back to Black Lake today. Still searching. ;D
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hitting a big pike lake today :tipup:
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Oh so many different choices for the mighty st lawrence, which place should I choose for tomorrow ;D ;D ;D
I hear ya buddy!! Finally some choices. 5/6 of my spots for mega donk pike are good to go. I'll keep you all updated. Good luck!! And fishforpike keep me updated on black lake too!! Nypike, 20+ pounder that's crazy!!! Get the inside scoop on that yet???
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I hear ya buddy!! Finally some choices. 5/6 of my spots for mega donk pike are good to go. I'll keep you all updated. Good luck!! And fishforpike keep me updated on black lake too!! Nypike, 20+ pounder that's crazy!!! Get the inside scoop on that yet???
ya, it was 14 something, I think 14lb 9 oz. I am going to that lake today.
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Nice that's a good pike. Hope you get a big'n
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Nearly 8" out of Rollaway this afternoon.
Was this near the channel? :o
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Heading to Black Lake on Saturday. Can anyone tell me what the best way to access Black Bay is? First time there on ice. Thanks.
As far as I know, there is no public access near there. It is all private lands and camps.
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Thanks jascpa
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I hear ya buddy!! Finally some choices. 5/6 of my spots for mega donk pike are good to go. I'll keep you all updated. Good luck!! And fishforpike keep me updated on black lake too!! Nypike, 20+ pounder that's crazy!!! Get the inside scoop on that yet???
So you gunna bring me to the ole mighty St. Lawrence with ya this year? ;D
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went to tupper lake yesterday drilled over 30 holes any where between 5-8 inches hit two spots with only3 inches....perch where hitting all day alot of nice ones a couple northern here and there but no walleyes >:( headed back up tomorrow maybe try a few different lakes in search of the eyes
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Damn you Northerners lol, reading these post really make me want to head home or at least half way and chase some gators, my buddy just sent me a txt that our pike hole has solid ice and he was just about ot drill it up. Dirty son of a B......
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i havn't followed it much since the flw has changed and my bud dropped out but scott is an awesome fishermen , hears my buds you might know them , NNYI one of the best times i ever had that was in Port Clinton Ohio
(http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh190/filetandrelease/PortClinton013A.jpg)
Great shot Freddy!! Those are some pretty prestigious folks your hangin with there!! I love that you have the biggest eye in the group!! ;)
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Was this near the channel? :o
In the channel.
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Let me know how you are doing. Back to Black Lake today. Still searching. ;D
Doing well on the perch, haven't really got into the pike yet, here's todays catch
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/icepike26/Mobile%20Uploads/2012-01-06_142740.jpg) wait there's more ;D
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/icepike26/Mobile%20Uploads/2012-01-06_163116.jpg) End result 50 keepers!!
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss71/icepike26/Mobile%20Uploads/2012-01-06_162913.jpg)
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thanks Ice Addict
nice perch icepike 26
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Here's some walleye i caught on the raquette river. Biggest one 23 inches 3 pounds
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Nice fish everyone, man i love being off school but icant wait to go back so i don't have to drive 3 hrs to fish haha. Back to the 'dam next weekend to start another 'joyous' semester ::)
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Nice fish everyone, man i love being off school but icant wait to go back so i don't have to drive 3 hrs to fish haha. Back to the 'dam next weekend to start another 'joyous' semester ::)
Enjoy it while you can...once your out and have a job it seems that your spare time is lost.
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Ive never ice fished the raquette before...can anyone point me in a general direction wouldnt mind some northern or eyes? pm me if ya must, not looking to crowd ya, just want to take my little boy out. thanks
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http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/55789.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/55789.html) Great info here Jclair good luck brother @)
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Some of today's catch. Getting in tune. ;)
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Ive never ice fished the raquette before...can anyone point me in a general direction wouldnt mind some northern or eyes? pm me if ya must, not looking to crowd ya, just want to take my little boy out. thanks
Hard to find pike and walleyes on the raquette at a decent rate honestly. I know the whole system well due to it being my home water, and my dads, and grandfathers before him. I'd stick to the st. Lawrence with the kids. Safer ice and more consistent fishing, usually..
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Hey all. I live in southern oswego county. There is little ice, none that is fishable right now in my area. My father is in town right now only for another week or so before he takes off to work in New Hampshire for a few months. Normally by now I get to take him out a few times. But with the above average temps, it just dont look like its going to happen in my area. I was thinking about making the trip up to Black Lake. We have camped there a few times throughout the summer. Such a beautiful lake. I love it there. Now I was thinking about making the haul up early tomorrow morning with the old man. I just dont know much about access to any of the bays. I was wanted to fish mile arm, but not sure of access. I am after gills and crappies. It will probably be my only trip there this year. Just wanted to get into a few fish with the old man before he takes off. We will be walking on foot, so no wheelers or sleds or any of that. I do have 4 wheel drive on my vehicle. If anybody is willing to help me out, it will be very much appreciated. I would love to return the favor on any body of water down in my area if you are thinking about coming down my way (not that you have to). You can shoot me a PM as I will be by the computer most of the day. (This website does that to you). :) Thanks guys. Be safe out there, and tight lines
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the way it sounds if you drive up to black lake you wont have any trouble finding where the access spots are. everyone and there brother will be up there the next two days. they might even have a circus on the lake the way everyone is talking lol. just follow the trucks.
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Hey all. I live in southern oswego county. There is little ice, none that is fishable right now in my area. My father is in town right now only for another week or so before he takes off to work in New Hampshire for a few months. Normally by now I get to take him out a few times. But with the above average temps, it just dont look like its going to happen in my area. I was thinking about making the trip up to Black Lake. We have camped there a few times throughout the summer. Such a beautiful lake. I love it there. Now I was thinking about making the haul up early tomorrow morning with the old man. I just dont know much about access to any of the bays. I was wanted to fish mile arm, but not sure of access. I am after gills and crappies. It will probably be my only trip there this year. Just wanted to get into a few fish with the old man before he takes off. We will be walking on foot, so no wheelers or sleds or any of that. I do have 4 wheel drive on my vehicle. If anybody is willing to help me out, it will be very much appreciated. I would love to return the favor on any body of water down in my area if you are thinking about coming down my way (not that you have to). You can shoot me a PM as I will be by the computer most of the day. (This website does that to you). :) Thanks guys. Be safe out there, and tight lines
Just gotta read through the posts here. (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=199664.msg2053370#msg2053370)
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Hello all, this is my first post. I recently moved and live not too far from the St. Lawrence, near Canton. I am just getting into ice fishing. I am wondering if anyone fishes near Wilson Hill? I was looking at a map and I am willing to explore some places. I know a lot of things are still open - warm weather! I would like a chance at catching some eyes as I have never caught one. What bait shops do you guys use in the area? Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
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Coles Creek 1/7/12
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Hello all, this is my first post. I recently moved and live not too far from the St. Lawrence, near Canton. I am just getting into ice fishing. I am wondering if anyone fishes near Wilson Hill? I was looking at a map and I am willing to explore some places. I know a lot of things are still open - warm weather! I would like a chance at catching some eyes as I have never caught one. What bait shops do you guys use in the area? Any advice appreciated. Thanks.
Wilson hill isn't safe yet. You wanna hit Coles creek right now at daylight for the eyeballs
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nice fish guys :thumbsup:
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Hows the ice at coles creek in the bay not the marina
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Nice catch. That was outa coles?
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Went fishing on the south side of Payne lake on the boarder of Jefferson and St. Lawrence County's. About 6" of ice. Between our group we caught 2 Large Mouth's, A small Tiger Muskie and a lot of small Perch. Does anyone know a good spot to slam the jumbo Perch?
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thats funny i know you have only 1 post but with the ice conditions the way they are a jumbo perch spot is not going to roll off anyones tounge on here sorry
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Maybe someone will be nice and send me a message ;D I know where to go in the Luzerne area! Fell through 4th Lake a few years back. Im just new to the Fort Drum fishing area.
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not all to familiar with the drum area
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Yes they were caught at Coles today. There is about 8" for about 100 feet from shore then it goes to about 3 pretty quick.
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Hello all, new to the area around Watertown looking for a place that would be safe enough to take 4 year old on the ice tomorrow just to catch anything. I just want to peak his interest. Appreciate the advice!
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these guys watched us all day yesterday
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Any reports on Ice conditions on Chippewa Bay or Goose? Looking to head up on Monday and wanted to check before makign the long drive.
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Great Pics!!!!!!!! Couldn't ask for a better audience.
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Awesome pics nypike!!! Thanks for sharing.
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Hello all, new to the area around Watertown looking for a place that would be safe enough to take 4 year old on the ice tomorrow just to catch anything. I just want to peak his interest. Appreciate the advice!
I was on Black lake last weekend and it had about 6" on it. Caught alot of sunfish (Blah) and Crappie. Pike were coming out of the lake pretty good too.
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Took my boy out to Sharlets webb today, He caught a few pike and we caught a few walleyes.
Lost something at the hole and I think it was a Lake trout not sure though. Forgot the camera at home so had to take pictures once we got in. No eyes until AFTER dark, full moon might of had something to do with that!
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nypike.....Great pics. Still have yet to see one myself in the wild. Must be an awsome site.
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New to this site not new to ice fishing.Anyone fish cranberry lake this year yet? lots of good info on here glad to be on board.
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Went fishing on the south side of Payne lake on the boarder of Jefferson and St. Lawrence County's. About 6" of ice. Between our group we caught 2 Large Mouth's, A small Tiger Muskie and a lot of small Perch. Does anyone know a good spot to slam the jumbo Perch?
Oneida Lake. Lake Ontario Bays - Sodus, Sandy, Chaumont, etc.
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Beautiful pics guys. I really love the eagles. So where was that sharletts webb? Im not a local to the jefferson st Laurence area. But i have no ice so im headed north
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did you at least give the eagles something to eat? nice pic nypike!
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Yeah, I did read through the thread FFP. I was just curious about access to milearm. I know its very limited and basically all priveate for the most part, but I was wondering if there was a small lot you could park at. Not trying to make anybody repost the same stuff. I know there is access at rollaway bay. Hows the size run on the gills and slabs there?
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Yeah, I did read through the thread FFP. I was just curious about access to milearm. I know its very limited and basically all priveate for the most part, but I was wondering if there was a small lot you could park at. Not trying to make anybody repost the same stuff. I know there is access at rollaway bay. Hows the size run on the gills and slabs there?
No problem, but the info is here.
There is no public access at MileArm. You can park anywhere you wish, but likely will be run off by one of the camp/land owners. That's just the way it is up there. Too many guys abused that place for too many years. I don't blame the camp owners at all. Later, the ice will be good enough to come up through the main lake, maybe. Actually, the fishing in there has "sucked" for several years - Rollaway is better, I can give some pointers for there but won't drill your holes for you, you will still have to find the fish. ;)
Good luck and hope you find a way in there for yourself.
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FISHFORPIKE, how is Rollaway for Pike and could you tell me exactly where the access is for Rollaway? I'm looking to get up there for the first time on Monday and I have no idea where to start. Any information will be helpful. Stay safe everyone!
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FISHFORPIKE, how is Rollaway for Pike and could you tell me exactly where the access is for Rollaway? I'm looking to get up there for the first time on Monday and I have no idea where to start. Any information will be helpful. Stay safe everyone!
Google it ..... easy to find . Good luck ;D
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FISHFORPIKE, how is Rollaway for Pike and could you tell me exactly where the access is for Rollaway? I'm looking to get up there for the first time on Monday and I have no idea where to start. Any information will be helpful. Stay safe everyone!
This post has a map with info. (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=199664.msg2053370#msg2053370)
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did you at least give the eagles something to eat? nice pic nypike!
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Wow, lots of Information, thanks for the help. My apologies for missing that earlier post, I look forward to getting out there and getting into some fish!
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Hey FFP thanks for the info on Rollway Bay had a great day Saturday. Took the back roads through Oxbow , checked out Payne lake and found plenty of people on the ice their too. Thanks.
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Nice
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headed to coles creek/BB tomorrow...conditions still decent?
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Yeah conditions are fine still. Get there early. 5-530
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will do
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is the water at the park safe or should I stay to the creek?
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planning on taking a trip north I gotta get me some fresh perch.
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I don't know of any water with perch in them north of watertown
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went to tupper lake and simiond lake wich is connected to tupper yesterday with four of my friends fished all day between us all we got 6 fish 5 small mouths and one perch was not impressed at all ice was any where between 5-3 inches ice was kinda sketchy in spots.
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Made it out today. This is what I picked up...
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headed to coles creek/BB tomorrow...conditions still decent?
I'll be at coles tomorrow around 5-530 am be in the frabil flipover come say hi
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sure thing, ill be with my old man, you head out from the bridge or you go down a side road?
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Any reports on Ice conditions on Chippewa Bay or Goose? Looking to head up on Monday and wanted to check before makign the long drive.
6" +/- on Chippewa Bay Today
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I'll be at coles tomorrow around 5-530 am be in the frabil flipover come say hi
where abouts is coles creek located im from cny and looking to fish up that way, thanks any and all info is appreciated
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where abouts is coles creek located im from cny and looking to fish up that way, thanks any and all info is appreciated
It's really really really really hard to get there. Specially from CNY they say..
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went to tupper lake and simiond lake wich is connected to tupper yesterday with four of my friends fished all day between us all we got 6 fish 5 small mouths and one perch was not impressed at all ice was any where between 5-3 inches ice was kinda sketchy in spots.
i have posted on here several times that the ice on Tupper Lake is never good before mid january on a good year, which is far from what we have this year, although I find it hard to believe that simond pond only has 5 inches when raquette pond has 10???
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well hopefully the ol' man and I can get on some northerns tomorrow around coles... hitting a private pond tuesday for different species...
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Beautiful catch. Hit hard enjoy the ice its looking better for this week should make some every night and melt any snow off during the day. Gonna b a great season
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I love this site. Here is a pic of the wife with her first pike of the year. not Coles, but close.
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Nice fish everyone. I hope this weeks weather don't hurt the ice up north. Todays high down hear was 42
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Nice fish everyone. I hope this weeks weather don't hurt the ice up north. Todays high down hear was 42
aint hurtin nothing up here! ;D
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Fished today got a 31" at 9am dead the rest of the day
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Fished today with my dad and two brothers.. We got 8 pike total I got 6 personally including this.. 40" 17lb. Enjoy
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Fished today with my dad and two brothers.. We got 8 pike total I got 6 personally including this.. 40" 17lb. Enjoy
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Whoa Buddy, great job, when you taking me? Bringing that bad boy to gary
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Nice one NNY, you've been on fire lately man! thats a hog!!
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Nope I brought my 19 pounder to Gary. I put that 17 back down the hole
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Nice fish Jake! :o
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wow thats a great pike! nice job on the release! :tipup:
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that is a nice snake eater for sure :thumbsup:
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nice fish
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thats a great one man, having a heck of a year for sure, what system you fishing?
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thats a great one man, having a heck of a year for sure, what system you fishing?
Several
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anybody have any info on clear lake?
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Several
perfect ill be there
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was wondering if someone could tell me where to park to fish goose bay or eel bay? do you park at the state parks wellsley island and kring point? I am gettting up to one of those destinations more then likely saturday morning and just want to know where to go. any info would be great thanks.
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was wondering if someone could tell me where to park to fish goose bay or eel bay? do you park at the state parks wellsley island and kring point? I am gettting up to one of those destinations more then likely saturday morning and just want to know where to go. any info would be great thanks.
State park is best bet for Kring Point/Goose Bay, and drive into the state park for Eel Bay, follow the road around and make a left, you'll be parked within 50 feet of the ice.
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On a weekend, if you get there EARLY you'll be 50 fifty from the launch. I drove by there on Sunday around 3 to see how many were out and there were cars allllll over. I suggest that you get there early and stake out your area... You'll be joined by anglers from all over NY.
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yeah if i go ill be up there at the latest of 7 a.m.. i dont screw around when it comes to getting on the ice early and making the most of the day
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If your fishing for pike, bring lots of pike bait if you go to eel. The perch will be hittin it and you'll have flags like crazy. Maybe put on some trailer's so the perch won't strip your bait and you'll be able to land some over hungry perch with big eyes and small stomachs. When I have been there this year, people were closer to shore... A few hundred yards out.
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What body of water would be best for a assortment of perch pike and waldos. Dont need to be slobs just would like a decent size and decent number. I dont need someone place just the best overall and safe body of water. Any info would be great pm me for discretion if needed. Thanks guys. Also will need a baitshop.
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Fished today with my dad and two brothers.. We got 8 pike total I got 6 personally including this.. 40" 17lb. Enjoy
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Hey I've got a question for you seeing your from up that way . Why don't I ever hear anything about Cranberry Lake . As I remember when I use to ride up that way I don't recall seeing any shacks on it . Is it a dead zone in the winter ? Seems like a nice body of water and pretty big.
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That's a tough lake to fish in the winter. lots of bays, points, shoals, inlets, etc. If you go, use transportation to get where you need to because 3/4 of the lake is surrounded by forest preserve!. I would try Dead creek flow first. ;)
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Hey I've got a question for you seeing your from up that way . Why don't I ever hear anything about Cranberry Lake . As I remember when I use to ride up that way I don't recall seeing any shacks on it . Is it a dead zone in the winter ? Seems like a nice body of water and pretty big.
They just opened Cranberry to ice fishing a few years ago as I recall(could be wrong). I have had decent luck on the lake during both hard and soft water seasons.
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That's a tough lake to fish in the winter. lots of bays, points, shoals, inlets, etc. If you go, use transportation to get where you need to because 3/4 of the lake is surrounded by forest preserve!. I would try Dead creek flow first. ;)
You definitely need transportation. No question. It's friggon huge. I've put in 2 days there this year and snagged 11 slimers, missed a couple others. It's super shallow and lots of structure. Get to the flag quick.. I've had THREE fish run me into snags and I had to break off. (lot of stumps...lots)
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me and a buddy want to head north to fish can anyone tell me the closest place from rochester that has ice we are heading that way friday. im thinking we are gonna have atleast a 3 hr trip to get to good ice any help?
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me and a buddy want to head north to fish can anyone tell me the closest place from rochester that has ice we are heading that way friday. im thinking we are gonna have atleast a 3 hr trip to get to good ice any help?
There's ice at Perch Lake (Watertown) and the Alexbay area (Lake of the Isles and Eel Bay) and most of the bay going north from there. I know them well enough to give direction. just reading on here about where folks are fishing lately.
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wheres the closest lake bay or pond in the northern tear thats close to cny that has safe ice and is good fishing
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They just opened Cranberry to ice fishing a few years ago as I recall(could be wrong). I have had decent luck on the lake during both hard and soft water seasons.
I think they opened it in 2003 when i was at the Ranger School. Might be wrong about that this aging 29 year old brain of mine is starting to get rusty
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I think they opened it in 2003 when i was at the Ranger School. Might be wrong about that this aging 29 year old brain of mine is starting to get rusty
you are correct.
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wheres the closest lake bay or pond in the northern tear thats close to cny that has safe ice and is good fishing
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Hahah I said do your homework not go ask on another thread. You get an "F" on this assignment lol. I hope you find some safe ice.
Harrops yet another RS alum. :thumbsup:
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Ranger_bound. Did you take silviculture or soils at ESF?
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Ranger_bound. Did you take silviculture or soils at ESF?
I took both classes. ;D
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Sure did with Brigs and Nyland.
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Sure did with Brigs and Nyland.
Nyland was my cooperating prof for my independent study project. he was cool.
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Nyland was my cooperating prof for my independent study project. he was cool.
His silviculture book is worth it's weight in gold.
P.S. Sorry for hijacking the thread temporarily...we will resume the ice talk shortly haha
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Anybody hit star lake yet?
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That lake only hold rock bass, no trout. Who in their right mind would want to catch one of those?! ::) :P
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Anybody hit star lake yet?
Not since i was at the RS. our group landed 5 decent rainbows that day.
Ranger_bound , I think we had some courses together last year.
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Roads are bad here in Colton complete glare ice. Be careful going to work or to the water everyone
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Thanks for all the info on Cranberry lake . I didn't think I saw anyone fishing years ago, so having open in 'O3 makes sence. One of the posts said it was shallow ? 5-10 or less ?
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If your fishing for pike, bring lots of pike bait if you go to eel. The perch will be hittin it and you'll have flags like crazy.Maybe put on some trailer's so the perch won't strip your bait and you'll be able to land some over hungry perch with big eyes and small stomachs. When I have been there this year, people were closer to shore... A few hundred yards out.
Thats a great idea. Was on Eel last week and had a bunch of "perch flags". Picked one tip up up real slow and saw a really nice perch with my minnow in its mouth past the dorsal fin, but couldn't get it in any further because his top lip was hitting the trebble hook.
Maybe if I rigged up some kind of short trailer hook......maybe a small octopus hook slipped right under the skin behind the head.... I could have caught a bunch of those tasty perch that kept messing with my minnows.
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Thanks for all the info on Cranberry lake . I didn't think I saw anyone fishing years ago, so having open in 'O3 makes sence. One of the posts said it was shallow ? 5-10 or less ?
most of it. there are some holes up to 30 feet.
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Roads are bad here in Colton complete glare ice. Be careful going to work or to the water everyone
yeah bad roads this way also. Stopped me from fishing today and probably tommorrow.
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yeah bad roads this way also. Stopped me from fishing today and probably tommorrow.
still nasty out here...
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Hope the roads clear up for the weekend, would like to make the trip to lake Colby.
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still nasty out here...
Been nasty here too most of the day
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Anyone make it to the water yesterday? Wondering if the fish produced. I made it from work to the road to black in gouverneur which hadn't been touched by a plow. Started up it and just touched the brakes to see how slippery it really was. Note to others...glare ice is indeed very slippery with rain on top. Decided to head home ( 1 hr from gouvey to canton @ 6am), work on the to-do list for the day and get that caught up. Off again tuesday thinking of hitting up Lake the isles. Heard a guy went for a swim over there last weekend. Avoid the docks and the point to the left of the launch.
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Ranger, I like rock bass.
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Anyone make it to the water yesterday? Wondering if the fish produced. I made it from work to the road to black in gouverneur which hadn't been touched by a plow. Started up it and just touched the brakes to see how slippery it really was. Note to others...glare ice is indeed very slippery with rain on top. Decided to head home ( 1 hr from gouvey to canton @ 6am), work on the to-do list for the day and get that caught up. Off again tuesday thinking of hitting up Lake the isles. Heard a guy went for a swim over there last weekend. Avoid the docks and the point to the left of the launch.
i was there last weekend and the launch was wet go to the right of the launch ,it was fine for us ,that is always a pain just the way it freezes ,it develops a pressure crack there
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I was out yesterday on black at rollway, caught a small pike to start then one about 35 in, 7 lb. After that there was so much ice on the tip ups they wouldn't even go off. Decided to pick and caught another pike on an iced up tip up, with 3 other tip ups missing the bait. So they're definitely still biting. Quite a few guys picking up panfish too
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hows the snow pilling up anyone checked?
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We're getting pounded with snow. Gonna make the ice garbage
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When we were walking off Sunday, it looked like there was a little too much water on the ice by the pressure crack. My buddy and I thought someone went in so we avoided that area! Oddly enough, I can tell you the water is very cold there. When I was packing up Tuesday, it got a little dark out and the hole by my sled was waiting for my leg... fun walk back on glare ice, no creepers, and wet boot. Remind me again why I have a 10" auger!?
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When we were walking off Sunday, it looked like there was a little too much water on the ice by the pressure crack. My buddy and I thought someone went in so we avoided that area! Oddly enough, I can tell you the water is very cold there. When I was packing up Tuesday, it got a little dark out and the hole by my sled was waiting for my leg... fun walk back on glare ice, no creepers, and wet boot. Remind me again why I have a 10" auger!?
Ever heard of a head lamp? Haha.
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It seems there's always one thing left behind whether it be me or someone else... I bet you can figure out what it was! Swim trunks.
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The roads cleared up and we managed to make it out on the ice. here's today's.
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x473/hickgtx600f4/SAM_0662.jpg)
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x473/hickgtx600f4/SAM_0651.jpg)
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Can anyone tell me how much snow is on black lake? tryinh to decide if i need to bring the 2wd fourwheeler or the snowmobile? thanks :tipup:
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fished all day yesterday, dark to dark, in brutally cold temps, 1 flag, 7lb pike... yikes!!!!! staying in today and watching the Giants get their azz handed to them
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fished all day yesterday, dark to dark, in brutally cold temps, 1 flag, 7lb pike... yikes!!!!! staying in today and watching the Giants get their azz handed to them
You got that right!! GO PACK!! Down on Long Island visiting family for the weekend..........surro unded by blue and red. Gonna be a rough crowd.
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Can anyone tell me how much snow is on black lake? tryinh to decide if i need to bring the 2wd fourwheeler or the snowmobile? thanks :tipup:
Was slushy (about 4" in spots) with hard ice around. Not much snow. It's messy, I guess.
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-P9-Rzau0l7E/TxLwdnaQaEI/AAAAAAAAAVo/VKiSsVlFEGY/s600/blacklake.jpg)
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The roads cleared up and we managed to make it out on the ice. here's today's.
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x473/hickgtx600f4/SAM_0662.jpg)
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x473/hickgtx600f4/SAM_0651.jpg)
those landlocks? nice looking fish congrats
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Those are browns, landlocks have a forked tail.
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i would say those top 2 are brood stock out of Eaton. and the bottom apears to be a small landlock
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"Can anyone tell me how much snow is on black lake? tryinh to decide if i need to bring the 2wd fourwheeler or the snowmobile? thanks"
was out on black lake today. snow was not a problem at all.
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thanks for the replys! heading up early tomorrow morning. decided to just walk so i dont have to tow the trailer up.
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got some minnows to use, debating whether or not to try for pike or trout....
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Had a great day today on Lake of the Isles. 8+ in of ice, nothing left on top but a dusting of snow, walking was no problem. Got a half bucket of 8 to 12 in perch, the toothy critter bit off a couple rigs but I did manage to rangle one through on some 2lb test, all in all awsome day!
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we were trying for landloc, but ended up with what i belive to be browns. here's a couple more picks.
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x473/hickgtx600f4/SAM_0661.jpg)
(http://i1183.photobucket.com/albums/x473/hickgtx600f4/SAM_0653.jpg)
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Nice fish
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yeah nice fish. by those pics i would say browns too.
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Second fish in your last post IS a LandLocked Salmon.
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these fish come from lake eaton?
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colby
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i would say those top 2 are brood stock out of Eaton. and the bottom apears to be a small landlock
x2!!!
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We have safe ice in CNY...your waters will be less crowed ;)
I myself haven't been up North, but I have heard good things!!!
Enjoy the reprieve ;D & stay safe!!!
AW
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Those are browns, landlocks have a forked tail.
Beautiful fish CONGRATS
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Whose been fishing in this cold? Headed out tommorrow. Can't decide between black or lake of the isles. I guess I will decide in the am. temps rising into the 40s. ice should be a mess... Anyone hitting the crappies. Managed about 13 or so the other day on black lake but haven't been able to limit out like I did numerous times last year. Bad timing or a result of the millions of people on black so far this year.
Also, any word on any 20lbers being taken out of cranberry yet?
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Whose been fishing in this cold? Headed out tommorrow. Can't decide between black or lake of the isles. I guess I will decide in the am. temps rising into the 40s. ice should be a mess... Anyone hitting the crappies. Managed about 13 or so the other day on black lake but haven't been able to limit out like I did numerous times last year. Bad timing or a result of the millions of people on black so far this year.
Also, any word on any 20lbers being taken out of cranberry yet?
I may or may not have got one close to that class on cranberry this year already lol..
Going after walleyes for the first time this season to one of my sweet spots. Got a 9 I'm shooting for a 10lb
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If it's the spot I'm thinking of be careful out there. Not alot of ice and high winds for tomorrow
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(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/icefisherman17/fre.jpg)
Nice northern i caught today on the raquette river, my personal biggest. 11 lbs 9 oz 35 1/2 inches.
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nice northern you got there!
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very nice indeed! :tipup:
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fished black lake sunday 8inches of ice not alot of good fishing only kept a couple walked out at the state boat launch never been there before kinda sucked good luck everyone
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nice fish cstone
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Boat launch at the state park?
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Yeah a couple hundred yds from the bridge I couldn't find any other lake access besides the launch
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Yeah a couple hundred yds from the bridge I couldn't find any other lake access besides the launch
West side of the lake ??
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I fished rollaway sat and Sunday. I crushed the craps and big gold on sat in 16-18fow craps were suspended halfway down..gils on the bottom...Sunday was slow only managed 10...beautiful lake worth the three hour drive!
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Hey bud either you area pretty small dude, your scale is off or I want you taking all of my pics from now on ;) that looks like more than a 11lb fish. Nice gator bud!
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Hey bud either you area pretty small dude, your scale is off or I want you taking all of my pics from now on ;) that looks like more than a 11lb fish. Nice gator bud!
Looks bigger to me as well.
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I was there saw it measured and weighed. 11lb9oz.. Great pic of it idk why it looks so huge in the pic. Cody you probably weigh what, 120 pounds soaking wet? Lol jk nice fish buddy
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Hey bud either you area pretty small dude, your scale is off or I want you taking all of my pics from now on ;) that looks like more than a 11lb fish. Nice gator bud!
I gotta agree too. Looks like a 40" fish. Great pic and great fish Cstone!!!!
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If it's the spot I'm thinking of be careful out there. Not alot of ice and high winds for tomorrow
If it is the same spot I am thinking of, 3 inches..
VERY SHORT window last night for biting eyes as in about a 10 minute bite, big fish but short bite anyone else experience this ??
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West side of the lake ??
yeah west side of the bridge prolly wasnt the best spot to go but without a 4 wheeler or sled im not gonna walk 4 miles to where the fish are closer access would have been great i fish there during the summer so i have an idea where to go via boat but on foot not so much
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Yeah a couple hundred yds from the bridge I couldn't find any other lake access besides the launch
Man, the BL boat launch is at least a 1/2 mile from the bridges. There is a link to a BL Google Map showing the few public access points that exist.
I'll post it again. Black Lake (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215785491095890530094.00046e5ebbda7c6676fb4&msa=0)
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I was there saw it measured and weighed. 11lb9oz.. Great pic of it idk why it looks so huge in the pic. Cody you probably weigh what, 120 pounds soaking wet? Lol jk nice fish buddy
136 ;)2
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Man, the BL boat launch is at least a 1/2 mile from the bridges. There is a link to a BL Google Map showing the few public access points that exist.
I'll post it again. Black Lake (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=215785491095890530094.00046e5ebbda7c6676fb4&msa=0)
thanks i appreciate it i guess i walked further than i thought
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fish for pike that map is an awesome tool thank you for providing it !!!!!
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We got 3 walleyes this morning. 18" 19" and 23". Here's a pic of the 23". And my buddy Dustin caught this small sturgeon on a jig pole. Atta boy Dustin!! This was his first fish through the ice ever.
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Nice fish.
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Fish for pike - is it safe to say a man could walk pretty much where ever on Black lake now ? with the exceptions of the narrow current spots. Or are there still bad spots. Thinking about maybe coming up in the dark and going out of Rollway headed west.
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That sturgeon is cool!
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Going back to H.P. for the night bite anyone planning on it??
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That sturgeon is cool!
Thats what i was thinkin
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hey guys, I've been studying the sturgeon around hawkins for a few years now and have tagged about 500 of them, if you catch one with an orange tag sticking out of it around the pec. fins, I would really appreciate the info from that fish. just tag #, length, and the date caught. thanks guys!
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hey guys, I've been studying the sturgeon around hawkins for a few years now and have tagged about 500 of them, if you catch one with an orange tag sticking out of it around the pec. fins, I would really appreciate the info from that fish. just tag #, length, and the date caught. thanks guys!
yes, and if you don't mind, i'd like just the caviar ;D nice fish gentlemen ;)
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We've got 5 or 6 in the last couple years. No tags though. I'll keep my eyes out for it tho, there will be more. I'm out right now the night bite should start soon
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dang you guys catch some great fish up there :tipup: congrats on another great one, and good luck with the night bite, I look forward to more pics
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AWESOME Sturgeon pic guys!!!
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Fish for pike - is it safe to say a man could walk pretty much where ever on Black lake now ? with the exceptions of the narrow current spots. Or are there still bad spots. Thinking about maybe coming up in the dark and going out of Rollway headed west.
Don't know if I would say that. How far west, or southwest? From Rollaway, I would probably not hesitate to go beyond Conger Island, but nowhere near the islands above that. What are you looking for?
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Fished Black Lake for the first time this past weekend out of Rollway Bay. Usually fish Onieda but no ice there so I plan on making another trip this weekend. Have a 4X4, shanty, flasher and willing to give someone a ride out if they wish to come along. My ice fishing partner just had surgery and will be sidelined for most of this season.
I learned a few things last weekend but by no means do I know the lake. If you know the lake or are like me, first time up and need transportation, this could work for both of us. PM me if interested.
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We've got 5 or 6 in the last couple years. No tags though. I'll keep my eyes out for it tho, there will be more. I'm out right now the night bite should start soon
I have been keeping a journal about wind/ baro pressure and fish activity. I did not go tonight because everything pointed to a bite that would be closer to 11:00 pm, not saying there wouldn't be a short window around 5 or so but I don't think it would last very long if at all. let me know how you did I would like to write it in my journal.
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I have been keeping a journal about wind/ baro pressure and fish activity. I did not go tonight because everything pointed to a bite that would be closer to 11:00 pm, not saying there wouldn't be a short window around 5 or so but I don't think it would last very long if at all. let me know how you did I would like to write it in my journal.
You called it. No night bite. Zero.. First time we've ever come outta there with no eyes. Let me specify for your journal.. 515am-930am, 5:50am eye, 7:00Am eye, 7:30 eye..... 3:00pm-6:00pm, skunk
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You called it. No night bite. Zero.. First time we've ever come outta there with no eyes. Let me specify for your journal.. 515am-930am, 5:50am eye, 7:00Am eye, 7:30 eye..... 3:00pm-6:00pm, skunk
I am starting to have faith in what I am doing, I am noticing a more consistant result with Walleye more then pike but Last night I was at H.P. and according to what I was seeing a bite should have or could have started at around 4pm and get busy around 7pm dye down some time before 9pm . At 4:10 pm my boy hit the pike and we had a 22" at 5pm I lost a hog at 6:45 and my body lost a solid fish at 6:50 and that was it, Vex went COLD as ICE we left at 7:30...
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Any tricks to this journal? I keep a log for bass fishing, two page log for every outing whether it is for one hour or ten. Any suggestions on how to set it up? My buddy and I have been talking about trying to put something together but havent found a setup that will work well yet.
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I keep one for muskies. Date, time, place, Baro, temp, water temp, cloud cover, and write a bit about the fishing. Add the fun and funny stuff you may forget the little details in 20 years.
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I keep one for muskies. Date, time, place, Baro, temp, water temp, cloud cover, and write a bit about the fishing. Add the fun and funny stuff you may forget the little details in 20 years.
Yup pretty much hit it on the head. Only other thing I do is I have what I call a scratch pad to write stuff down quick and then later put it in a notebook that is much more legible. I am also writting down Baro pressure on days I am not fishing just to see when there is a steady rise or fall just for practice at understand exactly what should happen, There may be nothing to this but I can tell you this much I am slowly starting to think that JUST MAYBE there is something to it. Very similar idea to hunting whitetails, certain days you see them before dark and other days you don't has to be reasons other then variables (eg. -hunters bumping them)... I guess time will tell. Thanks for the info by the way anytime you want to know something pm me and I will tell you what I can (not saying I will be right just tell you how I have done during same conditions)... For the record I think this Sunday should be interesting.... ;D
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Don't know if I would say that. How far west, or southwest? From Rollaway, I would probably not hesitate to go beyond Conger Island, but nowhere near the islands above that. What are you looking for?
I was thinking about Upper Deep Bay, Hauge Point area. Just wanted to get away from the groups of guys at rollway.
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here is a pic from yesterday and a nice little extra
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Decided to fish black yesterday instead of lake of the isles...went for alittle walk to get away from everybody and their brother at rollaway. It was a hard fish day but I managed a 1/4-1/2 pail blue gill and 12 crappies. 8 northerns were caught but only one around 30 inches. rest were mid to low twenties. all went back down the hole after a quick picture. One largemouth. As soon as the rain stopped the pannies were dead in the water. I had to bounce holes all day...catch a few than dink perch then catch a few then nothing but dinks. Threw on a green and white colored jig...nothing, switched back to a blue and white and the game was back on. Caught alot of small (7-8 inch) crappies in the am. Larger ones were at random all day. Fun day, nice to be away from the crowds and peoples mouths. Now its going to take about 2 days to get my gear dried out.
any other reports from yesterday?
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I was thinking about Upper Deep Bay, Hauge Point area. Just wanted to get away from the groups of guys at rollway.
Those are likely to be safe bets now. I have never dis well there, good luck.
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Fished Black Lake for the first time this past weekend out of Rollway Bay. Usually fish Onieda but no ice there so I plan on making another trip this weekend. Have a 4X4, shanty, flasher and willing to give someone a ride out if they wish to come along. My ice fishing partner just had surgery and will be sidelined for most of this season.
I learned a few things last weekend but by no means do I know the lake. If you know the lake or are like me, first time up and need transportation, this could work for both of us. PM me if interested.
I would like to team up sometime for blake. I only fished mile arm bay before but no access anymore.
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Looks like a pretty good day on the Ice.
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Does anyone now how the ice in wheat house bay is after last nights blow? There was 2" before the storm and I am hoping it made it thru to take advantage of the upcoming cold weather
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was thinking about taking my boy to Mud Lake for a day of chasing flags! anyone fish there? good idea?
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was thinking about taking my boy to Mud Lake for a day of chasing flags! anyone fish there? good idea?
If its the one right in Redwood, he should have a blast. The Northerns are small but plentiful. Just like any other place, there are slow days though.
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Only way to fish wheathouse right now is with a boat. Speaking of which, how is the action there when there is ice?
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looks like a nice day filetandrelease. how big was the eye?
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If its the one right in Redwood, he should have a blast. The Northerns are small but plentiful. Just like any other place, there are slow days though.
I think its techniqally in De peyster... but ya cant plan on it being nonstop action even at the best spots, just want to see the little guy excited over his first flag
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looks like a nice day filetandrelease. how big was the eye?
that one was 19.5"
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Only way to fish wheathouse right now is with a boat. Speaking of which, how is the action there when there is ice?
Generally, SLOW. Can be good at times and in "spots". ;D
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fished eel bay for the first t.ime... that place is a killer fishery, never seen so much pike in my life..lotta fun def be driving back from buffalo soon... Fished it saturday from 1 to 5pm landed 6 pike(first pike ever through the ice), and must of lost 8.. all on big chubs, in 3ft of water, which i was shocked about..never fished that shallow.. great time... black lake was cool too. gotta bout 9 keeper crappie and a pike.. wana go back soon!!
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Going for the big pike tomorrow. New spot on an otherwise familiar body of water. We'll see how it goes.
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That's a lot of pike for your first trip out.
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Going for the big pike tomorrow. New spot on an otherwise familiar body of water. We'll see how it goes.
Do you fish EVERY day?!?! I'm still hoping to get out for the first time this year, and your fishing what seems to be every day and night! I'm amazed and jealous.
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Do you fish EVERY day?!?! I'm still hoping to get out for the first time this year, and your fishing what seems to be every day and night! I'm amazed and jealous.
Not hardly. But every single day or night that I can, I will. No woman anymore, no kids, woo!!
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Not hardly. But every single day or night that I can, I will. No woman anymore, no kids, woo!!
enjoy it bud!! I wouldnt trade my kids for the world but I dont fish nearly as much as I use to...
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enjoy it bud!! I wouldnt trade my kids for the world but I dont fish nearly as much as I use to...
Took the words right out of my mouth. Between work, weather, wife, kids, and other family events I haven't been out once yet. Hoping to change that this weekend.
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Thinking about taking a trip up to Lake Colby this weekend, never fished it. Anyone ever fish it? good idea???
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Thinking about taking a trip up to Lake Colby this weekend, never fished it. Anyone ever fish it? good idea???
havent fished it in a while, can be decent trout action and I am pretty sure there are some giant perch in there
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havent fished it in a while, can be decent trout action and I am pretty sure there are some giant perch in there
Any pike in there?
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Any pike in there?
some people say there is but I have never seen nor heard of anyone I know get one.....
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Fired up about fishing this weekend!!!! Took a little trip on the wheeler today drilling holes and I can put a wheeler anywhere on my home lake now! This is good news now I can chase the pannies on three different lakes all without leaving my wheeler and quicker than by vehicle!
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Fired up about fishing this weekend!!!! Took a little trip on the wheeler today drilling holes and I can put a wheeler anywhere on my home lake now! This is good news now I can chase the pannies on three different lakes all without leaving my wheeler and quicker than by vehicle!
That's great this is my last weekend till season over to work so next week its on
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Any pike in there?
Never pulled a pike out yet. just perch and trout.
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Thanks for the info guys, hopefully i can pull a few trout out of the hole this weekend and maybe catch one of these elusive pike that you guys speak of! :tipup:
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Caught a couple pike inthe back bays back when I was at PS, they were big girls too but I think there are many better pike waters in the area ;)
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fished rollins yesterday. only a handful of smelt. had the traps out for the pike that i know are in there, but no luck. i fished to the left of the launch where i know the pike are in the summer. anyone have any advice for pike lakes which will produce some gators in the paul smiths area? please pm me anything info you can spare
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fished rollins yesterday. only a handful of smelt. had the traps out for the pike that i know are in there, but no luck. i fished to the left of the launch where i know the pike are in the summer. anyone have any advice for pike lakes which will produce some gators in the paul smiths area? please pm me anything info you can spare
you gotta go further down the lake in rollins, i have caught several 10+ lbers out of there
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where exactly is rollins? i fish essex county alot....far from there?
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where exactly is rollins? i fish essex county alot....far from there?
fish creek campgrounds, all the way to the end
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you gotta go further down the lake in rollins, i have caught several 10+ lbers out of there
went the other day, tons of smelt, set tipups out with smelt on, caught one northern, 30"er deformed jaw 4lb flouro.... def go to the other end for northerns
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thanks for all the help for good places with the 4 yr old i think he is hooked so far
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thanks for all the help for good places with the 4 yr old i think he is hooked so far
where are the pictures ??? ???
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anyone ever fish Mud Lake in DePeyster?...
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anyone ever fish Mud Lake in DePeyster?...
or Hickory?
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Anyone fishing in the north country today or tomorrow?? Let's see some pics
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well, headed out tomorrow in the "northcountry" with the kids, not sure where yet, looking for good action one the flags to keep them interested...
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Red Lake had alot of action today all of. Flags going up for everyone around until the afternoon when the sun was high in the sky. Didm't see too many big fish though.
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Anyone fishing in the north country today or tomorrow?? Let's see some pics
tupper today
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tupper today
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hows that for a picture. nice laker :clap: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
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Nice fish man
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Hey NNY ice, who is the hill into Hawkins?
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couple more from yesterday,
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my buddy with a couple nice lakers
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couple more from yesterday,
Nice guys :P ;D
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Nice fish guys. :tipup: :tipup:
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Awsome pictures NYPIKE!!!!
Love the fish and the beauty of the Dacks in the back ground.
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nice, was your buddy at rollins recently? feel like I met him there...
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wheres the crappie pictures?
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nice, was your buddy at rollins recently? feel like I met him there...
probably, he fishes it alot.was his name is Rob?
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got out for a few hours today, only one daughter wanted to brave the -10 morning, warmed up to about +10 before we left. one small pike not even picture worthy (haha)
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got out for a few hours today, only one daughter wanted to brave the -10 morning, warmed up to about +10 before we left. one small pike not even picture worthy (haha)
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were is their ice this year that you can drive your cAR on?
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Kamilinthere, there's all kinds of places up here you could drive a vehicle on...
The hill going down to Hawkins is terrible as usual. I fell down it last time I went and almost tipped the sled over.
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we fished the weekend also. and managed to end up with a few.
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this weekends catch.a little slow but it was a nice weekend.(http://i465.photobucket.com/albums/rr18/walleyehunter01/002-1.jpg)
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were is their ice this year that you can drive your cAR on?
close to 18" where I was today.
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close to 18" where I was today.
they were driving on Colby today, only 10" :cookoo:
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Heading out this week chasing walleyes gotta top that 28"er I got a couple weeks ago. Haven't been out in the past week, been remodeling the kitchen for the wife. Now it's go time!!! Pics to follow
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12-14" where I was, place looked like a truck sale lot
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Heading out this week chasing walleyes gotta top that 28"er I got a couple weeks ago. Haven't been out in the past week, been remodeling the kitchen for the wife. Now it's go time!!! Pics to follow
Lots of ice, My favorite spot still is not even close :'( But there is still plenty of productive waters or should I say Ice out there ;D
I am on vacation starting Thursday, let me know if you want to hook up, I could always use a good Gaff man :P J/K
You are a good gaff man though aren't you ? LOL
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Went out on Fern Lake in Black Brook NY on Saturday. Lots of ice and a lot of small perch. No walleye though. Has anyone ever pulled one through the ice there?
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Wait. What? 10"+ everywhere where is this. Im off ice til wensday cuz of warm temps and only having 4-5" so lets go bullheading make some money for when the hard water is good again. But i may take a trip north if theres jumbo perch good crappie and gills looking for the elusive eye thru the ice
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Went out to the Lake of the isles yesterday with a buddy of mine, we ended up catching a load of dink perch and took home only 15 jumbos. A very nice place to fish with nice scenery. Is there more jumbo perch in eel and goose bay than lake of the isles? I just don't like sifting thru 20 fish to one keeper, but you gotta do what you gotta do i guess ;).
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Anyone familiar with Auger Lake in Keeseville?
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private lake i think
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couple from the weekend. in the brighton area
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and this blue perch. odd catch
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Nice fish LastCast69, how big were the pike?
I was gonna fish tomorrow but with the wind and rain, might wait a day til the top hardens up again. I don't have class until 2pm Tuesdays and no class Thursdays, so if any of you guys that fish during the week wanna meet up, PM me I'm game. I have my own gear just enjoy some company on the ice, especially up here because i could learn a thing or two about chasing the toothy critters. Will report at end of the week, Tight lines fellas!
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about 30". caught 4 on sunday all that size. the skinnier one had a big perch in its stomach. i took it out to look at it and it was still alive! pretty crazy
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Haven't been able to fish in a while. Going on a 3 day trip for brother Thor's birthday. Setting up camp on shore and staying out the whole time. Should be interesting.... Won't have any cell service for 3 days no outside contact this is gonna be wild!!!! Good luck everyone, I'll post pics when I return home, if I return home hahahah. Craig slay some walleyes for me!! Clint hope you tear **** up on vacation, I know you will!! I'm so excited woo!!
It really is great to hear that there is people just as crazy as i am and wanna stay for days out ice fishing. Went 5 wholes days out there only talking to the couple that lived there on the island. Lol they were awesome and they told me where he gets em every spring, they're there in the winter too. Have a fun time guys
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where ya heading for this trip?
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Saw this on the local news site this morning. :o
http://northcountrynow.com/hometown-photos/massena/mighty-muskie-waddington
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wow thats a nice tiger!!
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that is one nice tiger musky! coincidentally...its a state record by 11oz if that guy didnt know...or ice fishing world record instead
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That is a beauty of a Tiger, if anyone knows more on if it is confirmed to be the new record please post.
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can anyone confirm if they still stock round lake, lincoln pond, bartlett pond, or durant lake????
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that is one nice tiger musky! coincidentally...its a state record by 11oz if that guy didnt know...or ice fishing world record instead
So how do they verify the record fish? Seems NY is "the" place for big tigers.
2009 Otisco Lake http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/52312.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/52312.html)
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So how do they verify the record fish? Seems NY is "the" place for big tigers.
2009 Otisco Lake http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/52312.html (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/52312.html)
has to be a certified scale, measurements and girth should be taken as well, along with a photo of the fish with those measurements and weight on scale, if the fish was kept it could easily be taken to a place with a certified scale, DEC offices probably have them. If that fish is 28lbs which it looks like it if not bigger, then it is the new ice fishing world record/state record, but only for ice fishing, ny has some 30+lbers in open water. cool to see one come out of the st.lawrence and its head waters, dont know how often they are stocked there.
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I saw a huge Tiger Come out of Oneida last season . 43 inches only one I have ever seen but boy oh boy was it a beautifull fish ;D
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I know Auger Lake is private, we own a camp there. Just checking to see if anyone has been there fishing this winter yet. We are having a wkd trip up to the lake
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Im looking to drive up to Massena in the morning, Id like to try fishing off Robert Moses st park any info on ice conditions or where to launch from? Im thinking that I should be able to walk right out from the boat launch?
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very nice tiger
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Great day on Black lake -
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nice haul
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thats a tasty pile ya got there phil
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Great catch.
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nice eyes Phil ;D
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Im looking to drive up to Massena in the morning, Id like to try fishing off Robert Moses st park any info on ice conditions or where to launch from? Im thinking that I should be able to walk right out from the boat launch?
Ah No You can not walk right out from the boat launch unless you have a date with death ::)
Robert Moses is a place your better off going with someone who knows it a little bit. That at times is one of the most dangerous places that I have fished. There is heavy current and in some places back curent , if the ice is solid then OK but if it is shaky, there will be no saving someone there. Try to get someone else who knows something to go with you to atleast give you the low down.
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Ah No You can not walk right out from the boat launch unless you have a date with death ::)
Robert Moses is a place your better off going with someone who knows it a little bit. That at times is one of the most dangerous places that I have fished. There is heavy current and in some places back curent , if the ice is solid then OK but if it is shaky, there will be no saving someone there. Try to get someone else who knows something to go with you to atleast give you the low down.
x2.... Be careful with unfamiliar water. Specially in this area. The fishing is garbage there this year anyway.
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Thanks gentlemen, i will be sticking to more familiar territory for the time being.
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Nice haul FFP!
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x2.... Be careful with unfamiliar water. Specially in this area. The fishing is garbage there this year anyway.
I assume you guys are talking about the back flow area from the foot of the power dam back to the dyke that includes Robinson and Pollys Bays?
Sometime when someone is headed there, I would like a little "tour". I would like to give it a shot some time. ;D
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looks like the lessons with old fillet paid off ! Great haul Phil ! ;D
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I am headed up to Franklin Falls for the weekend tomorrow morning from NJ and was wondering about the recent mild weather and rain and it's effect on the flow. Has anyone been by there in the past few days or does anyone think there may be a potential hazard crossing the areas where the river flows through pond? Our camp is on the other side and we need to cross the flow to get there. Our plan is to quad across. Think we are safe?
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is it possible to fish aiger lake? that is right next to the northway, correct?
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I am headed up to Franklin Falls for the weekend tomorrow morning from NJ and was wondering about the recent mild weather and rain and it's effect on the flow. Has anyone been by there in the past few days or does anyone think there may be a potential hazard crossing the areas where the river flows through pond? Our camp is on the other side and we need to cross the flow to get there. Our plan is to quad across. Think we are safe?
Enjoy the mercury fish, I'm oretty sure the ice is solid it doesn't get as warm in that neck of the woods
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meant auger lake
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Enjoy the mercury fish, I'm oretty sure the ice is solid it doesn't get as warm in that neck of the woods
HA! No mercury for us. We just fish for the sport of it and bring our dinner. I understand there are better waters to fish in the area but it is more of the convenience of having our cabin right on the water that keeps us there. Thanks for the report. I know its been cold enough for the rest of the water but was curious of how the milder weather effected the flow if at all.
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I am headed up to Franklin Falls for the weekend tomorrow morning from NJ and was wondering about the recent mild weather and rain and it's effect on the flow. Has anyone been by there in the past few days or does anyone think there may be a potential hazard crossing the areas where the river flows through pond? Our camp is on the other side and we need to cross the flow to get there. Our plan is to quad across. Think we are safe?
I remember one june driving around franklin falls resi.. pretty place but the water was brown mud for wateever reason.. and i do recall the fish consumption advisories for that drink.. must have been local pollution from decades ago ???
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Yes Auger Lake is next to northway. Private access
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Burning Beard - The ice should be fine. Probably in the 12-15" range, and little to no snow cover all all. I've only seen a few people fishing it so far this year. Check for yourself before you put the wheeler on of course.
privateeyes- The mercury comes from coal fired power plant emissions in the midwest, just like acid rain. Dark stained waters like Franklin Falls cause the mercury to convert to a form that can be absorbed by fish, and it works it's way up the food chain. And since those walleyes eat a lot of other fish, you have the advisories.
It's still one of the most scenic ponds around, and on the right day, the fishing can even be good. @)
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Drove though Sackets today and the harbor, as well as the bay, was wide open. I joined a couple of guys just standing there staring at it in disbelief. :'(
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Drove though Sackets today and the harbor, as well as the bay, was wide open. I joined a couple of guys just standing there staring at it in disbelief. :'(
time to put the boat in yes
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Thanks Gaff. Great info. Wish us luck!
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was at robinson bay tonight, there is a solid 13'' measured with a tape, drilled about 40 holes and found the same everywhere
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was at robinson bay tonight, there is a solid 13'' measured with a tape, drilled about 40 holes and found the same everywhere
Fish? 40 of them, one for each hole? ;D ;) How much water is in there?
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Ran my tipups in a line 25 yds long and the first tipup was in 8' and the last in 40'. There are some major depth changes there, 2 eyes caught
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anyone been to goose bay or chippewa bay? was thinking about possibly heading up if theres ne good ice.
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Both have decent ice. TI Bait lists 4-10".
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Found the crappies yesterday...anyone else come into them about 1pm yesterday afternoon. Just finished filleting them up. can't wait to fry some of them up later. Yum! As for the tip-ups. 4 northern- 1 28 inches, 1 27 1/2, and 2 little guys. All went back down the hole after a measurement and a quick picture. Made it a habit to take atleast one picture of every northern caught this winter. Pretty neat to scroll threw them like a timeline. Smaller as the season progresses. Couple with battle wounds one with a treble hook in its lip. Wish I had the two back that streched my leader....
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Crappies? Black Lake?
Found the crappies yesterday...anyone else come into them about 1pm yesterday afternoon. Just finished filleting them up. can't wait to fry some of them up later. Yum! As for the tip-ups. 4 northern- 1 28 inches, 1 27 1/2, and 2 little guys. All went back down the hole after a measurement and a quick picture. Made it a habit to take atleast one picture of every northern caught this winter. Pretty neat to scroll threw them like a timeline. Smaller as the season progresses. Couple with battle wounds one with a treble hook in its lip. Wish I had the two back that streched my leader....
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Have any of you fished Lake Eaton. I live 2hrs from there and have always wanted to fish it but I just dont know if the drive is worth it. Not asking for spots but is it decent fishing? Thanks.
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Have any of you fished Lake Eaton. I live 2hrs from there and have always wanted to fish it but I just dont know if the drive is worth it. Not asking for spots but is it decent fishing? Thanks.
check the Eaton thread, some nice salmon caught this year
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Have any of you fished Lake Eaton. I live 2hrs from there and have always wanted to fish it but I just dont know if the drive is worth it. Not asking for spots but is it decent fishing? Thanks.
its slowed down the past few years but the chance of getting a big one is there. ;)
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Beautiful 25" Chain Pickerel caught today out of chaumont area... My first and obviously a PB! Also a nice load of perch
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Any decent Walleye fishing on the Saint Lawrence within driving distance from Plattsburgh? Never been up that way, but cant help but marvel at all the pics I see!
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Need your guys opinion please! I am taking my cousin out ice fishing for the first time and he wants to catch walleye. Since we dont have safe ice here where we live we are going to make the 3 hour drive up north. I am trying to select the lake with the largest Walleye population to up our chances of hooking into some. I have narrowed it down to 5 lakes, but I havent been able to find much as far as walleye population in each of them. If you guys could let me know which of the following lakes would give us our best chance at walleye it would be greatly appreciated!
Clear Lake, Sixberry Lake, Crystal Lake, Red Lake or Grass Lake.
Thanks again!
-Ben
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Any decent Walleye fishing on the Saint Lawrence within driving distance from Plattsburgh? Never been up that way, but cant help but marvel at all the pics I see!
Well, the St. Lawrence is a pretty "long" river and you could likely drive to anywhere you want. We probably need a little more narrow area to make any recommendations. You could start at Chaumont Bay in Jefferson County. That's just before the St. Lawrence leaves the lake.
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Need your guys opinion please! I am taking my cousin out ice fishing for the first time and he wants to catch walleye. Since we dont have safe ice here where we live we are going to make the 3 hour drive up north. I am trying to select the lake with the largest Walleye population to up our chances of hooking into some. I have narrowed it down to 5 lakes, but I havent been able to find much as far as walleye population in each of them. If you guys could let me know which of the following lakes would give us our best chance at walleye it would be greatly appreciated!
Clear Lake, Sixberry Lake, Crystal Lake, Red Lake or Grass Lake.
Thanks again!
-Ben
I would not say any of those lakes would be a great choice for Walleye. I would likely target Oneida when they get some good ice. That's just my opinion. :)
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Well, the St. Lawrence is a pretty "long" river and you could likely drive to anywhere you want. We probably need a little more narrow area to make any recommendations. You could start at Chaumont Bay in Jefferson County. That's just before the St. Lawrence leaves the lake.
Thanks. Is there anything closer to the Massena area?
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Thanks. Is there anything closer to the Massena area?
coles creek, brandy brook, pretty much any place in Waddington, I am sure there are some in messena but I dont usually fish that way
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If you have your heart set on the Indian river lakes I would say black lake is the best. Red is probably the best out of what you listed. Clear is dead for walleyes, very few....I live on clear and only get one or two a year. I would have to agree with the Oneida lake option, probably your best bet.
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Yeah oneida would be my first choice but I have to go next weekend while he's in town
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Oneida lake is sketchy .... wait for at least 2 days of freezing temps .
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Any one have any info on Stark lake
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I've heard that they've been catching tons of walleye on oneida lake latley, but i would'nt go out there for awhile
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Need your guys opinion please! I am taking my cousin out ice fishing for the first time and he wants to catch walleye. Since we dont have safe ice here where we live we are going to make the 3 hour drive up north. I am trying to select the lake with the largest Walleye population to up our chances of hooking into some. I have narrowed it down to 5 lakes, but I havent been able to find much as far as walleye population in each of them. If you guys could let me know which of the following lakes would give us our best chance at walleye it would be greatly appreciated!
Clear Lake, Sixberry Lake, Crystal Lake, Red Lake or Grass Lake.
Thanks again!
-Ben
Hands down Oneida Lake is your best chance to catch walleye. I fish moon lake and red lake quite frequently in the spring and summer...red lake might produce scrapper walleye on occasion. If you fish the north shore of Oneida Lake and pick a day with no wind and good ice you can throw anything at em when the bite is on and you will produce. Of course one must mention location and the anglers knowledgde/skill also comes into play. Check the Oneida Lake BS postings from last week and you will get a good idea on the activity. There is no other option for good action. Sorry but the indian river lakes just don't have the same action...black lake is your next best bet if you're interested in waldo's. Oh I forgot to mention the Jumbo perch
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Any one have any info on Stark lake
Stark Reservoir? Star Lake?
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Stark Reservoir. Heading up for the Northern Challenge a few days early hoping to fish some of the local lakes. Any advice on where to go within a half hour drive of Tupper? Pike would be great, but we are happy catching anything in decent numbers.
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anybody fish blue mt lake? where can you access it?
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Hands down Oneida Lake is your best chance to catch walleye. I fish moon lake and red lake quite frequently in the spring and summer...red lake might produce scrapper walleye on occasion. If you fish the north shore of Oneida Lake and pick a day with no wind and good ice you can throw anything at em when the bite is on and you will produce. Of course one must mention location and the anglers knowledgde/skill also comes into play. Check the Oneida Lake BS postings from last week and you will get a good idea on the activity. There is no other option for good action. Sorry but the indian river lakes just don't have the same action...black lake is your next best bet if you're interested in waldo's. Oh I forgot to mention the Jumbo perch
trying to get eyes on black lake is tough at best they just held a tourney this weekend and not one eye was entered ,Oneida would be your best shot at eyes or the Bay of Quinte in Can.
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Heading down to the St. Lawrence in the morning for some eyes. Let you know how I do ;)
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if anyone is interested there were trucks out on Franklin Falls this morning :o
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if anyone is interested there were trucks out on Franklin Falls this morning :o
Jeesh thats a little sketchy for my liking, that water moves pretty good under the ice there.
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trying to get eyes on black lake is tough at best they just held a tourney this weekend and not one eye was entered.
:bow: Amen to that. That's what makes targeting them there such a challenge and pleasure. Figuring those eyes out on Black Lake is no simple deal. ;)
They are there though :P
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Stark Reservoir. Heading up for the Northern Challenge a few days early hoping to fish some of the local lakes. Any advice on where to go within a half hour drive of Tupper? Pike would be great, but we are happy catching anything in decent numbers.
you can catch decent numbers of pike on raquette pond right in tupper lake. Pm me if you wish.
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Stark Reservoir. Heading up for the Northern Challenge a few days early hoping to fish some of the local lakes. Any advice on where to go within a half hour drive of Tupper? Pike would be great, but we are happy catching anything in decent numbers.
The whole raquette system is tough fishing, honestly. Stark and carry can be dangerous. There is swift water areas on stark I wouldn't fish either of them without enlisting the help of an experienced local. There's not but a few local guys who know where to go up there to be 100% safe.
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My brother and my dad went out today, brother just txts me this, my dad got a nice one today 39" 16lb, not his biggest but biggest this season, he's been due for a good one.
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The whole raquette system is tough fishing, honestly. Stark and carry can be dangerous. There is swift water areas on stark I wouldn't fish either of them without enlisting the help of an experienced local. There's not but a few local guys who know where to go up there to be 100% safe.
Hey Ice - you offering your help? :) Someone should mark up a custom google map explaining and showing the dangerous areas. It's been 30 years since I haunted those reservoirs, need a refresher.
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hoping to hook into a big nasty northern this weekend
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Hey Ice - you offering your help? :) Someone should mark up a custom google map explaining and showing the dangerous areas. It's been 30 years since I haunted those reservoirs, need a refresher.
I'll see what I can do and I'll shoot you a pm
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I'll see what I can do and I'll shoot you a pm
My dad was a Chief Operator (the power houses) there through the 50s and 60s for NiMo. We lived in a company house that was located just across the river from the Higley Power House. Used to be a foot (suspension) bridge across there for the operators. Last time I was up there the bridge was found laying up in the woods away from the river. He was part of the "system" when it was built. Knew it pretty well and I fished it with him when I was a youngster; don't remember all the stuff he told me and he is gone now. :( But he always knew what the water was doing and when it was going to do it. Good times then.
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hoping to hook into a big nasty northern this weekend
Get a nice one I wanna see some pictures
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Get a nice one I wanna see some pictures
hope so man, a group of use are meeting up in an area where some 20-30lbers have been caught in the past week so with any luck we will have one for the wall! so far ive only caught 2 this year (havent gone for Northerns too much yet) biggest was only 30" but its bottom jaw was deformed so I kept her..
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hope so man, a group of use are meeting up in an area where some 20-30lbers have been caught in the past week so with any luck we will have one for the wall! so far ive only caught 2 this year (havent gone for Northerns too much yet) biggest was only 30" but its bottom jaw was deformed so I kept her..
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You must be talking about Cranberry. 6 of my buddies went there and they know what they are doing , several 20ish lbers in years past and the biggest they hit was a 16lber several other pike but an old timer told them that the 20 lbers are slowly turning into 10 lbers, which means it's getting over fished and or atleast big fish are getting over kept.
People don't realize to keep a fishery full of big fish , you have to let the big brutes go. Think about it if you have 25 Jumbo's in a lake and you keep 23 of them what's left ? That old timer knew what he was saying. It's to bad that more people don't follow a rule where you let atleast some of the big breeders go. With that said I do not think keeping a big fish is wrong as we all have a choice and that choice is our own.
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i agree ice dog.
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You must be talking about Cranberry. 6 of my buddies went there and they know what they are doing , several 20ish lbers in years past and the biggest they hit was a 16lber several other pike but an old timer told them that the 20 lbers are slowly turning into 10 lbers, which means it's getting over fished and or atleast big fish are getting over kept.
People don't realize to keep a fishery full of big fish , you have to let the big brutes go. Think about it if you have 25 Jumbo's in a lake and you keep 23 of them what's left ? That old timer knew what he was saying. It's to bad that more people don't follow a rule where you let atleast some of the big breeders go. With that said I do not think keeping a big fish is wrong as we all have a choice and that choice is our own.
There is no doubt about it cranberry is being overfished. We were there the other day in our spot which coincidentally is a lot of guys spot because a lot of big ones come out right there, anyway... We're up there and these two fellas have a stack of pike on the ice, not eaters either. Couple 14-15 pounders. Couple 12-13 pounders. Drive by another shack on the wheeler and see a pile of frozen carcasses. Heads were big, all over 13 pounds it seemed. That's just crazy!!!!
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There is no doubt about it cranberry is being overfished. We were there the other day in our spot which coincidentally is a lot of guys spot because a lot of big ones come out right there, anyway... We're up there and these two fellas have a stack of pike on the ice, not eaters either. Couple 14-15 pounders. Couple 12-13 pounders. Drive by another shack on the wheeler and see a pile of frozen carcasses. Heads were big, all over 13 pounds it seemed. That's just crazy!!!!
Was there a derby going on? Pretty sure the Alex Bay winner came outta there...
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Out here on silver lake catching a few perch and some blues
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Northernnyice, your pm box was full, I tried to pm you.
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Cleaned er out Clint! Good to go.
I don't know about the Alex bay deal but I heard from a credible source that the black lake derby winner came from cranberry.
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Cleaned er out Clint! Good to go.
I don't know about the Alex bay deal but I heard from a credible source that the black lake derby winner came from cranberry.
Not that it matters but they drove a long ways to enter a 34.75", 10.34 lb. Pike. It was worth 190.00$ though ;D
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Not that it matters but they drove a long ways to enter a 34.75", 10.34 lb. Pike. It was worth 190.00$ though ;D
Perhaps it was just a rumor but crazier things have happened
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WILD weather. 30 here at Black Lake - 50 in Watertown and warmer in Syracuse. It's just an amazing winter this year.
The northcountry is taking a big fishing hit this season.
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Ok, so Stark is out. I've fished it plenty when I lived in Tupper Lake but never through the ice! Any other locals up there have any helpful suggestions on where to head for a couple of days before the Northern Challenge? We'll be heading up tomorrow ???
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Last year's alex bay winner came out of there. I beleive the runner up did too. Ridiculous to keep as many big fish as NNYIce was saying. Some people are greedy I guess, you will never change their minds. I have a couple buddies that keep everything big, they get mad at me when I let a big bass or northern go or try to talk them into releasing their big ones. Slots would be nice, I think thats something NYDEC should consider on Pike, Bass and Walleye for starters.
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Last year's alex bay winner came out of there. I beleive the runner up did too. Ridiculous to keep as many big fish as NNYIce was saying. Some people are greedy I guess, you will never change their minds. I have a couple buddies that keep everything big, they get mad at me when I let a big bass or northern go or try to talk them into releasing their big ones. Slots would be nice, I think thats something NYDEC should consider on Pike, Bass and Walleye for starters.
Walleye is slot i believe or is it a specific time of yr that it is
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Last year's alex bay winner came out of there. I beleive the runner up did too. Ridiculous to keep as many big fish as NNYIce was saying. Some people are greedy I guess, you will never change their minds. I have a couple buddies that keep everything big, they get mad at me when I let a big bass or northern go or try to talk them into releasing their big ones. Slots would be nice, I think thats something NYDEC should consider on Pike, Bass and Walleye for starters.
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no the runner up did not come from cranberry i caught it saturday the day of the derby not tuesday like the derby winner o/well this year fished with the kids nooooo derby fishing
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I have release many a decent northern, if I keep them they are in the 21-28" range usually, I just want one over 18lbs for the wall and then no more giants for me
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Guess I was wrong on that, I had heard both big ones last year were from cranberry,sorry. I know there is no slot on walleye in my area of ny, some counties may have one though but I believe it would help the fishery. Jmo
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I have release many a decent northern, if I keep them they are in the 21-28" range usually, I just want one over 18lbs for the wall and then no more giants for me
Well, if you get one of those trophies - you can take lots of good photos and get accurate measurements then have a replica done. More and more popular all the time.
Just a thought. I don't have a problem at all with keeping a fish, if that's what someone wants. It's just I've seen plenty of trophies tossed out because the person decided the cost for the mount was too much to bear.
Photos of the fresh-caught fish are really good idea, in any case. The colors of a fish diminish rapidly after it is caught. The taxidermist has to make a replication anyways when he/she paints it.
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have they fished all the blue gills and crappies out of black lake yet? the amount of people on black this year is unbelieveable. I thought last year was bad, this year is one for the record books. Need some below zero weather to scare some other the non-regulars away for a bit.
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have they fished all the blue gills and crappies out of black lake yet? the amount of people on black this year is unbelieveable. I thought last year was bad, this year is one for the record books. Need some below zero weather to scare some other the non-regulars away for a bit.
Nope! They ain't hurting Black Lake one little bit. They can have all the gills and crappie in the lake. The walleye fry, fingerling, survival rate will go up. ;D
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You have been fishing black regularly...accidental ly catch many largemouths this year. I caught one smallmouth on the jig pole and a few largemouths on the tip-ups but nothing over 15 inches. All went back down the hole of course but compared to last year I haven't caught many at all. Last year one of the largest lms of my life came out of the hole and it wasn't uncommon to catch 2-3 a day. Sign for the spring or just coincidence? We were discussing this topic at work the other night. Rumors of people keeping largemouth after largemouth through the ice and how it affects the summer catch. Good question for the dec I believe.
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i for one think its just coincidence....there are certain lakes i fish that i consistently catch largies all the time. may not be everyday, but manage to catch a bunch every year. on the switch side, i have a few other lakes i fish in the winter and never caught a largie, but kill it in the open water. i really don't think it is a sign of spring, (although it could be), as much as it is just that body of water
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Not trying to create an argument or anything but ive heard that they dont want any pike in Cranberry and that is why there is no size limit and there encouraging people to keep every pike they catch because the pike and eating all the trout that are in there. I dont know if this is true but this is just what ive heard. Ive only fished it once and caught nothing.
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You have been fishing black regularly...accidental ly catch many largemouths this year. I caught one smallmouth on the jig pole and a few largemouths on the tip-ups but nothing over 15 inches. All went back down the hole of course but compared to last year I haven't caught many at all. Last year one of the largest lms of my life came out of the hole and it wasn't uncommon to catch 2-3 a day. Sign for the spring or just coincidence? We were discussing this topic at work the other night. Rumors of people keeping largemouth after largemouth through the ice and how it affects the summer catch. Good question for the dec I believe.
Just a couple. Not much different than last year. I can remember never getting a bass through the ice. I hate those things through the ice.
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Not trying to create an argument or anything but ive heard that they dont want any pike in Cranberry and that is why there is no size limit and there encouraging people to keep every pike they catch because the pike and eating all the trout that are in there. I dont know if this is true but this is just what ive heard. Ive only fished it once and caught nothing.
Well, if they is the DEC, I think they are the ones that kept it closed to Pike fishing for ever. ??? You can spend a lot of time on Cranberry and catch nothing. Then you can catch the trophy of a lifetime as well. ;D
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Rollaway has had a ton of people fishing it this year. For the amount of people there pounding the pannies I don't think it has touched the population of them. In years before limits there were people going there and just pounding the place with a few pails a day. I think it helps the fish get larger to an extent and fish from other parts of the lake move right in. I think the new limits will keep it safe. Next year hopefully there will be more ice and everyone will spread out some. ;D I did meet some nice people though from the southern area and helped a couple too. To the people I did meet and talk too get ahold of me next year maybe we can have a iceaholic meeting on the ice. ;D I have one person that I would like to fish wish that is local and always catches some nice fish. Phil fishforpike hint hint lol
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Not trying to create an argument or anything but ive heard that they dont want any pike in Cranberry and that is why there is no size limit and there encouraging people to keep every pike they catch because the pike and eating all the trout that are in there. I dont know if this is true but this is just what ive heard. Ive only fished it once and caught nothing.
Who is "they?".. Whoever is hanging on to it being a trout lake, don't hold your breath. There is more pike in cranberry than you can shake a stick at, every year class from 20"-45".. If you know where to go and what your doin on cranberry you can catch pike every single time, and I mean every single time.
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Rollaway has had a ton of people fishing it this year. For the amount of people there pounding the pannies I don't think it has touched the population of them. In years before limits there were people going there and just pounding the place with a few pails a day. I think it helps the fish get larger to an extent and fish from other parts of the lake move right in. I think the new limits will keep it safe. Next year hopefully there will be more ice and everyone will spread out some. ;D I did meet some nice people though from the southern area and helped a couple too. To the people I did meet and talk too get ahold of me next year maybe we can have a iceaholic meeting on the ice. ;D I have one person that I would like to fish wish that is local and always catches some nice fish. Phil fishforpike hint hint lol
;D I look for you every time I go out. Want an appointment? I'm fishing tomorrow and Friday. @)
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Who is "they?".. Whoever is hanging on to it being a trout lake, don't hold your breath. There is more pike in cranberry than you can shake a stick at, every year class from 20"-45".. If you know where to go and what your doin on cranberry you can catch pike every single time, and I mean every single time.
Never fished it, I would like to but don't know where to even start, possible to get a pm?
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;D I look for you every time I go out. Want an appointment? I'm fishing tomorrow and Friday. @)
I am game for tomorrow. PM sent.
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Well iv fished chateaugay lake a bunch of times grew up there fished cranberry and star lake when i was at ranger school. Now stuck in syracuse but cant complain hardwater fishing on the finger lakes and oneida have been pretty good other then the lack of ice this year.
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fished black lake with a few friend Sunday only kept a dozen or so no more than i will eat a lot of fun though i'm new to ice fishing black lake seeing a truck drive on the ice was a little crazy to me
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Going to perch lake tomorrow
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Perch lake has a 10" average ice shoreline broke up just a bit where main trail is just go to left a bit and will be good
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Just got home from the Tupper Lake Rod and Gun club ice fishing derby. Caught one pike and didnt win any money but i did win one of the two brand new four wheelers being given away!!!!!! ;D
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Just got home from the Tupper Lake Rod and Gun club ice fishing derby. Caught one pike and didnt win any money but i did win one of the two brand new four wheelers being given away!!!!!! ;D
Way to go bro, what kind? I'm hoping to win the polaris sportsman 500 at the slrwa northern challenge at coles creek @)
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Way to go bro, what kind? I'm hoping to win the polaris sportsman 500 at the slrwa northern challenge at coles creek @)
Just a little Kawasakii 360. Nice little wheeler for ice fishin. Well i guess ill be seein ya next weekend cause i to am hopeing to win that sportsman 500 next weekend. And maybe a little bit of that cash there handin out ;)2
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It's the 25th
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Just got home from the Tupper Lake Rod and Gun club ice fishing derby. Caught one pike and didnt win any money but i did win one of the two brand new four wheelers being given away!!!!!! ;D
congrat's :thumbsup:
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Just a little Kawasakii 360. Nice little wheeler for ice fishin. Well i guess ill be seein ya next weekend cause i to am hopeing to win that sportsman 500 next weekend. And maybe a little bit of that cash there handin out ;)2
Atta Boy Cody!!!! I can't wait to ride it in your fields. Woo!! Way to hold down for Colton ny man!!!
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Just got home from the Tupper Lake Rod and Gun club ice fishing derby. Caught one pike and didnt win any money but i did win one of the two brand new four wheelers being given away!!!!!! ;D
Nice. How was the derby otherwise? Got any info on the size and numbers of fish weighed in?
That place is one BIG party, lots of fun for a lot of people.
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Nice. How was the derby otherwise? Got any info on the size and numbers of fish weighed in?
That place is one BIG party, lots of fun for a lot of people.
Thanks guys! The tournament was a blast! There were 210 fished weighed in threw out the whole day. Biggest one was a shy over 12 pounds the rest all under 10 pounds.
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Congrats Bro, that's not a bad haul!
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is that a little on the small side for that lake?
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what.......thats great...no more walking...sweet
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asked this in the big water/jefferson thread but was wondering how the bite for perch and pike is in Chaumont Bay? Planning on heading up wendsday night for the first time ever to fish thursday and maybe some other days.
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Will be out on chaumont bay Thursday with a group of guys I work with my first time out there this year also good luck
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Goin out tomorrow, will post results.
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asked this in the big water/jefferson thread but was wondering how the bite for perch and pike is in Chaumont Bay? Planning on heading up wendsday night for the first time ever to fish thursday and maybe some other days.
Last time I was out, pike was lousy on Saturday and pretty good on Sunday, but not where I'd caught them the week before. Perch bit great on Sunday, at least where I was.
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Just came off chaumont bay 6-8 inches of ice boat launch is all broke up about 10-15' from shore no pike with over 50 tip ups set up few real nice perch and a lot of dinks was windy could see the waves out by the island
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Just came off chaumont bay 6-8 inches of ice boat launch is all broke up about 10-15' from shore no pike with over 50 tip ups set up few real nice perch and a lot of dinks was windy could see the waves out by the island
obviously couldn't get a wheeler out of the launch right now with the ice all broke up?
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Went on fine this morning off we just drove in the water
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headed to 4th lake this weekend for the first time hopefully with stellar results!
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Just came off chaumont bay 6-8 inches of ice boat launch is all broke up about 10-15' from shore no pike with over 50 tip ups set up few real nice perch and a lot of dinks was windy could see the waves out by the island
You guys were the group with the big hub shanty, 4 wheelers and a couple other portables? We saw you out there...looked like quite a gathering..
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You guys were the group with the big hub shanty, 4 wheelers and a couple other portables? We say you out there...looked like quite a gathering..
That was us 2 command posts and few others 15 of us was a great get together we all work together
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Was also out on chaumont today talked with a guy who worked with my uncle a few years ago which was cool... was the 2nd group to go off the launch after the first group broke it up a little... we got the same as bushyjr no pike and some nice perch... did see a pike on cam and a small walleye
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I posted a couple months ago about a planned trip to the Ogdensburg, Waddington, Massena stretch of the St. Lawrence February 20th through the 24th. Welp, since we've still got little to no ice in my neck of the woods my trip is still on and my resolve strengthened. I'll be doing the night time Walleye thing solo. I've done some homework and have a few spots picked out. If anyone's got any reports or last pieces of advice, I'm all ears. I'm staying in Massena and I suppose the last piece of info I could use is which bait store has the hardiest shiners. Thanks.
Bob Beeley
Irondequoit, NY
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perch fishing is best on last ice at coles creek mass. old ken
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Heres a pic for you guys, my fathers co worker caught this beauty a couple of days ago. 44 inches not sure what it weighed
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/icefisherman17/395773_371466009533965_100000117083681_1566171_2011026823_n.jpg)
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Heres a pic for you guys, my fathers co worker caught this beauty a couple of days ago. 44 inches not sure what it weighed
Nice fish - nice pic.
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Heres a pic for you guys, my fathers co worker caught this beauty a couple of days ago. 44 inches not sure what it weighed
(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/icefisherman17/395773_371466009533965_100000117083681_1566171_2011026823_n.jpg)
Great fish. Nice pic. Was that ur woman or his holding the fish?
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what a giant northern...released?
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nice fish
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Yup a quick pic and back down the hole she went!
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anyone have any info on solid perch/crappie places to fish this winter? I am looking to get my hands on some crappie soon for a good feed. Any places people know of would be appreciated. I know black lake is decent for crappie right? Where do they usually fish them on black lake?
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anyone have any info on solid perch/crappie places to fish this winter? I am looking to get my hands on some crappie soon for a good feed. Any places people know of would be appreciated. I know black lake is decent for crappie right? Where do they usually fish them on black lake?
I do but wouldnt want my favorite perch place to be fished out!!
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That pike went 18 pounds 14 ounces, and no They did not release it, they brought er home
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Oh thats the one you were talking about the other day. I thought Ron said that came from a different spot than what the pic looks like. That looks like it is right by their shanty. hmmm
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That pike went 18 pounds 14 ounces, and no They did not release it, they brought er home
Oh my father told me she let it go. Guess he was wrong!
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Oh my father told me she let it go. Guess he was wrong!
Joe said they cut it up to see what it had eaten. Reguardless, nice fish Terry!! She's no slouch either, she goes all the time.
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Heard about this fish, exactly as northernnyice said, they cut it open to see what was inside. My .02 is what a waste. On the wall or back in the hole. But regardless, nice fish!
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Heard about this fish, exactly as northernnyice said, they cut it open to see what was inside. My .02 is what a waste. On the wall or back in the hole. But regardless, nice fish!
No offense but what about eatin the fish after? I do go out to hunt or fish for anything uless im going to eat or make money from my catch/kill. Just what i think.
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No offense but what about eatin the fish after? I do go out to hunt or fish for anything uless im going to eat or make money from my catch/kill. Just what i think.
What he is getting at, is that a 18+ pound fish (or however big you guys feel) is a trophy fish and isn't normally thought of as an eater. It's a wall banger, or let er get 20 pounds. That is just my opinion, also.
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Yea i get ya nnyice. Me tho aint much of a wall hanger my self. If it a fish of my flavor its getting kept and eatin. When in season of corse
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Yea i get ya nnyice. Me tho aint much of a wall hanger my self. If it a fish of my flavor its getting kept and eatin. When in season of corse
I hear ya.... "Gotta hook 'em to cook 'em!!" a hilarious old man yelled out his door as my buddy terry was pulling one in.. Haha
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What he is getting at, is that a 18+ pound fish (or however big you guys feel) is a trophy fish and isn't normally thought of as an eater. It's a wall banger, or let er get 20 pounds. That is just my opinion, also.
YUP! Exactly the way I feel. We let a 10 lb walleye go back down the hole the other day. Only bummer is the next guy that catches here probably won't do the same. Hopefully she lays here eggs first. I think NY should have a slot limit on "TROPHY" fish. With the way replicas look today (I know I have em on my wall) there aint no reason to keep a "trophy", now I aint saying it's wrong because I think everyone has a right to do what they feel is right as long as it is legal, I am just thinking of the preservation of the sport and to try to keep a ongoing growing fishery that can sustain high volumes of fishing pressure for years and years to come @)
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YUP! Exactly the way I feel. We let a 10 lb walleye go back down the hole the other day. Only bummer is the next guy that catches here probably won't do the same. Hopefully she lays here eggs first. I think NY should have a slot limit on "TROPHY" fish. With the way replicas look today (I know I have em on my wall) there aint no reason to keep a "trophy", now I aint saying it's wrong because I think everyone has a right to do what they feel is right as long as it is legal, I am just thinking of the preservation of the sport and to try to keep a ongoing growing fishery that can sustain high volumes of fishing pressure for years and years to come @)
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YUP! Exactly the way I feel. We let a 10 lb walleye go back down the hole the other day. Only bummer is the next guy that catches here probably won't do the same. Hopefully she lays here eggs first. I think NY should have a slot limit on "TROPHY" fish. With the way replicas look today (I know I have em on my wall) there aint no reason to keep a "trophy", now I aint saying it's wrong because I think everyone has a right to do what they feel is right as long as it is legal, I am just thinking of the preservation of the sport and to try to keep a ongoing growing fishery that can sustain high volumes of fishing pressure for years and years to come @)
Im with ya completely. But for me until they do it just more meat. I dont waste what i get and neither do the people i fish with. If its in season and i dont want it i ask the friends and if then no. Back down the hole.
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YUP! Exactly the way I feel. We let a 10 lb walleye go back down the hole the other day. Only bummer is the next guy that catches here probably won't do the same. Hopefully she lays here eggs first. I think NY should have a slot limit on "TROPHY" fish. With the way replicas look today (I know I have em on my wall) there aint no reason to keep a "trophy", now I aint saying it's wrong because I think everyone has a right to do what they feel is right as long as it is legal, I am just thinking of the preservation of the sport and to try to keep a ongoing growing fishery that can sustain high volumes of fishing pressure for years and years to come @)
X3 - I think Canada has an good idea on Walleye limits. Wish we would be the same. And I agree with the replica thing - skin mounts are becoming a thing of the past. Take some good pics and document your fish. You would not be able to tell the difference in the resulting mount. Only thing is what is in your mind.
I will not keep big fish, generally not good tasting; and I will not offer my catch to anyone.
That's just my opinion.
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I bet 99% of guys who want to mount a fish don't even realize that the mount they get back is just painted anyway. it may be the skin but fish lose all color and the tax needs to paint the color back into them so why not just do a replica it will not only last longer but it preserves a trophy fiosh for spawning and future catches
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i agree, but ther is the aspect of finally catching that "trophy" and getting him up on the wall vs. letting it go so someone else doesnt get him when he is bigger. i know that came out wrong but the best word it. that was my mentality for years growing up. i have one mounted and now wish i got a replica, but just seems like they are much much much more expensive. but then again, i guess nowadays like anything you have to PAY TO DO THE RIGHT THING
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I had a Smallmouth (5 lb. 10 oz.) replica done a few years ago and it turned out great. May have been a dollar or two more per inch but that doesn't amount to too much more with a bass anyways. I have a buddy of mine who can't seem to get his head around the fact that it is not the "real fish" but I am extremely happy that I did it and the fish can still be swimming around and at a bigger size. Of course I caught one a little bigger a few months later from the same lake but they were both trophies in my book and they both were released.
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yea i agree. the pike i had mounted was one of the fattest i have seen, but not that long. a week later i caught a bigger one also.
let me ask everyone this........what is the minimal size of a fish, "trophy", that you guys would decide to have mounted? keep in mind where we live. i would have to say 7-8lb largie (closer to 8), 6-7lb smallie (closer to 7), aand t least 40in pike/tiger or over 22lb's. those are really the only fish i go for besides perch and crappies, but prolly wouldn't care to mount em.
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I've never had any fish mounted and usually catch and release unless it looks really tasty. But I once talked with a taxidermist and he was telling me the benefits of using the replica material. He was in the process of fixing up a duck that was 20 years old and you could tell time had taken its toll on it. He had to replace its feet with new plastic ones molded to look just like it. Either way the both of them will going to remind you of the great moment you had with that fish.
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yea i agree. the pike i had mounted was one of the fattest i have seen, but not that long. a week later i caught a bigger one also.
let me ask everyone this........what is the minimal size of a fish, "trophy", that you guys would decide to have mounted? keep in mind where we live. i would have to say 7-8lb largie (closer to 8), 6-7lb smallie (closer to 7), aand t least 40in pike/tiger or over 22lb's. those are really the only fish i go for besides perch and crappies, but prolly wouldn't care to mount em.
I doubt I would choose to have anything mounted. Maybe if I had a "personal" den. I like browsing my PICs though ;D Might be a different story if it were a state (or better) record. Still, it would be a replica, not a skin mount.
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oh dont get me wrong....i love looking through my pics as well
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I think the size of a mounted fish differs entirely by each person. I could care less about length really. Ive had 3 pike go over 40 inches, and I'm still pretty young. It's the weight that keeps me going not inches. I dig 20 pound pike..Same with walleyes, I've hit 9 pounds but that's it, 10 pounds is a wall banger. I know guys who have 12-14 pound pike mounted, it's a great fish, and looks great on the wall.
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i agree. i like weight over length, i mentioned the lenght for the pike and tigers because its cool to catch something almost as bug as you...lol
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A trophy is in th eye of a beholder and that holds true from everything from big fish and bucks to ugly OL's ;D
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hahahahaha..i hear ya...i was just curious on what everyones "trophies" would be....what is your trophies?
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im after a 15 pound laketrout and if i do get one i will keep it and get it mounted.
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im after that 50+" musky and i would get pics and measurements and put it right back in the water.
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now just if people like us would fish more often. I understand fishing for a meal, but you dont keep a 18lb pike for a meal in my opinion. I am going to research the whole "look-alike" mount instead of the actual fish. I'm curious and it would be good to have my mind made up bc any time out on cranberry you can catch a 20lb pike.
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now just if people like us would fish more often. I understand fishing for a meal, but you dont keep a 18lb pike for a meal in my opinion. I am going to research the whole "look-alike" mount instead of the actual fish. I'm curious and it would be good to have my mind made up bc any time out on cranberry you can catch a 20lb pike.
I would love to fish cranberry but have no idea where to even start..
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I had no idea last year but we just picked a spot and did ok we started in an area I looked at on map no one was close to us at first them by day light people moved in
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im after that 50+" musky and i would get pics and measurements and put it right back in the water.
It's definitely fulfilling.. The one in my avatar was bouncing off 50".. I can't wait to chase muskies this summer.
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i agree blackmer.....no need to eat that big a fish...lol..anyways, let me know what you find out about the look alike mount. see if you can find the difference in price and ill see what i can find
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northernnyice that is a very nice fish my PB is only 45" im hoping this is the year to hold one like yours:)
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There is actually a guy who is doing (was doing?) replica mounts directly from photos. Not the fiberglass replica mounts that have been around for a while. If you take the proper measurements and the proper photo they come out pretty good and you have to get really close to realize that it is actually a 3d photo. We have a couple in my parents lodge and my 25lb laker came out great. Prices were very reasonable iirc.
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There is actually a guy who is doing (was doing?) replica mounts directly from photos. Not the fiberglass replica mounts that have been around for a while. If you take the proper measurements and the proper photo they come out pretty good and you have to get really close to realize that it is actually a 3d photo. We have a couple in my parents lodge and my 25lb laker came out great. Prices were very reasonable iirc.
you got any pics?
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you got any pics?
Of the mount? No I don't, I can take some this weekend if I head to my parents house. I can tell you the company though, I would post it, but I'm not sure if that is allowed on the board.
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There is actually a guy who is doing (was doing?) replica mounts directly from photos. Not the fiberglass replica mounts that have been around for a while. If you take the proper measurements and the proper photo they come out pretty good and you have to get really close to realize that it is actually a 3d photo. We have a couple in my parents lodge and my 25lb laker came out great. Prices were very reasonable iirc.
Whats the name of the guy/buisness?
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damn ADK......nice fish!!! what lake it come from? u get it ice fishing?
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Replica mounts look great, but I can tell you guys one thing, they are going to cost more. They are very popular in the musky community since most guys practice 100% CPR on muskies... (most guys... Some still don't)
Very very pricey, but in my opinion the best replica guys in the USA are Rick Lax and Joe Fitante, google them you will see there websites.
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Anybody got any info on yellow lake outside of OXBOW? talked to the dec about it befor said they wer gonna work on easyer acsses to the lake. just wondering if anyone from our area has been there this year? it was last season i talked to them just wonderin if anything was changed. :tipup:
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Anybody got any info on yellow lake outside of OXBOW? talked to the dec about it befor said they wer gonna work on easyer acsses to the lake. just wondering if anyone from our area has been there this year? it was last season i talked to them just wonderin if anything was changed. :tipup:
Havent been out there, but read some on this thread I believe earlier in the year, fishing is fun anyway, nothing huge, like fishing most of those lake in that area, one I think of is grass lake, lots of fish, not many trophies..
As far as the real vs fake mount goes, IMO replica mounts look fake, even the good ones, most bass head just dont look right, Lax does a nice job on musky, but his bass dont look like bass, and ya I know most of the whole fish on a skin mount is painted, but its easier to trace lines than make it look real from nothing... I will only spend the extra cash to get a replica if they start looking as good as a quality skin mount like my guy does, besides I am not keeping every trophy for consumption or mounting, keep one good one for mounting and release the rest of the slobs after a photo, eat the medium sized fish...
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Originally from near Conover Wisconsin. Went to school with Rick, he was a year or 2 ahead of me. His dad Ron was awesome at skin mounts and one of the best taxidermists in northern Wisconsin. Didnt know Rick took over the business from his dad until I looked at the website, but he learned from one of the best. Rick does a good job from the pics I saw.
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BE VERY CAREFUL at H.P.
My buddy who a week ago was on 2.5 inches of ice fishing with me, was heading there today and left and went somewhere else, he said the same spot he had fished the day before had 4 ft from shore of a lot of water. Just saying be VERY carefull!!
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Whats the name of the guy/buisness?
Fish Photo Replicas. We were given a few of his mounts for advertisements. Some came out great, some came out, uhh not so great. My laker came out great, my 5lb brookie came out less than impressive :( I would strongly suggest seeing one in person before actually paying for one. They are not for everyone, but if its going way up the wall on a high ceiling you will not notice the difference. If its going at eye level it might be obvious. Again, it really depends on the photo.
damn ADK......nice fish!!! what lake it come from? u get it ice fishing?
I wish! I have never caught a laker ice fishing. I got it on Diana Lake in Kuujjuuaq (sp?) fishing for brook trout and acrtic char.
As far as the real vs fake mount goes, IMO replica mounts look fake, even the good ones, most bass head just dont look right, Lax does a nice job on musky, but his bass dont look like bass, and ya I know most of the whole fish on a skin mount is painted, but its easier to trace lines than make it look real from nothing... I will only spend the extra cash to get a replica if they start looking as good as a quality skin mount like my guy does, besides I am not keeping every trophy for consumption or mounting, keep one good one for mounting and release the rest of the slobs after a photo, eat the medium sized fish...
I think it really depends on the taxidermist. We have a replica mount of 2 largemouth that looks fantastic, the only way you can tell its a replica is by the fins. But on the other hand, we have a smallmouth replica that looks very bad.
If you are really looking for a conversation piece Google Joe Swaluk. His mounts are all carved from wood, by hand.
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jlaclair, who does your mounts? sounds good
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BE VERY CAREFUL at H.P.
My buddy who a week ago was on 2.5 inches of ice fishing with me, was heading there today and left and went somewhere else, he said the same spot he had fished the day before had 4 ft from shore of a lot of water. Just saying be VERY carefull!!
BUMP!!!!
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jlaclair, who does your mounts? sounds good
Joe Durham, good friend best taxidermist in ny (3 time champ) amazing work good turn around time good price he has done 5 fish and a deer for me... I'll post a picture later
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thanks..where is he located?
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what the heck does bump mean?
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Its how you "bump" a thread back to the top of the board.
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what the heck does bump mean?
I bumped it because SAFETY above ALL else has to be respected , there was not a skip in the conversation that was taking place and I didn't want to see someone NOT see this safety warning.
I had nothing new to add to the original statement, it's basically me saying I am bumping this to the forfront so people who haven't seen it can .... I will be bumping this safety issue again soon, YOU can never be to safe, and H.P. has the ability to be one of the most dangerous spots on the St. Lawrence.
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i still dont get it..... but ok
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What is H. P.?
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i still dont get it..... but ok
often time people will write BUMP or TTT (To The Top) on threads so that it will appear at the top of the list of threads so people are more likely to click on it and read it instead having to search through pages of threads.
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Anyone catching anything on Black Lake? Went of the other day and catch 3 keeper crappie and one small northern on a tip up all day. Never had it that slow over there before but I guess if you caught them everyday it would be fishing. Anyone having any luck?
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Joe Durham, good friend best taxidermist in ny (3 time champ) amazing work good turn around time good price he has done 5 fish and a deer for me... I'll post a picture later
Joe Durham is over rated and way over priced. His work is just average from what ive seen. Our local guy blows him away in pike and walleye, Gary Bullriss in Morley, check him out he's pretty good.. He has done 7 fish and a deer for us.
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thanks..where is he located?
he is in the Fine, Ny area, great guy
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/laclaij/bassmount.jpg)
7.5lbs
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he is in the Fine, Ny area, great guy
(http://i709.photobucket.com/albums/ww97/laclaij/bassmount.jpg)
7.5lbs
what the h3ll is that? a tiger bass?
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what the h3ll is that? a tiger bass?
fish looks just like it did when it came out of the water...
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Josh I realize you drove a long way but no one can be sure of the bite on any given day. I have gone to black lake and pounded the fish. Just to go to the same holes the next day to get nothing. It is part of fishing, all you can do is try the areas mentioned and keep moving around to try and find them. Lake of the isles has good days maybe try there?
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You can't expect to figure out a brand new place in one trip.
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You can't expect to figure out a brand new place in one trip.
i must agree it takes alot of holes and alot of time to figure out where to be. i tend to troll around and check different areas with the bird to find the fish and structure. with just the wife and myself, i punch around 40 - 50 holes on a new lake just checking the new area out .
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what the h3ll is that? a tiger bass?
LOLOLOL I was thinking the same thing
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what is the bird?
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hummingbird fish finder ;)
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is that one where u just set it on the ice and it tells depth, or do you have to place some sort of sensor or transducer in the hole
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Here's few of our mounts from Gary, he has done several more pike and another walleye and a deer for us, but you get the idea. Bad picture quality, from my iPhone.
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt161/chasingthedream_photos/1329505699.jpg)
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Yup, those look alot better, slime dart is spot on
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Tim Snyder from Tupper has done all my fish but he moved to long lake and should be opening agian this summer. I hope so because I got a 4 1/2 lb brook trout in my freezer, and a couple perch to have done.
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Are those skin mounts or replicas? If those are replicas then those are by far the best looking replicas ive seen
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mine are all skin mounts
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Going to Gary's right now to see what's up and check out my fish and see what else he's got in. Will take some more pictures
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northernice, are yours replicas or skin mounts?
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Mine are all skin mounts too. His replicas look just as good but they are quite a bit more $$..Here's a few at his shop he is working on or just finished..
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt161/chasingthedream_photos/1329529392.jpg)
(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt161/chasingthedream_photos/1329523591.jpg)
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Any Massena peeps on this thread ?
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Any Massena peeps on this thread ?
There are a few around. @)
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Grew up there. Fished Black plenty of times. Parents had house in Morristown. Robbie E. from Massena, you out there ?
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Grew up there. Fished Black plenty of times. Parents had house in Morristown. Robbie E. from Massena, you out there ?
Are you looking for Rob eddie ???
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Yes indeed. I lived around the block from him on Marie St when I was young.
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Yes indeed. I lived around the block from him on Marie St when I was young.
No eddie is not on here (atleast if he is I am unaware), I was born and raised in Massena lived there for 30 yrs and travel there atleast 2 times a week to fish. I am guessing you are a few years older then me, I will be 42 this summer, I don't remember anyone by the name of DanDanthefisherman1, LOL...
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Dan Mahoney. How about Johny Kootsa ? Well, if you talk to Robby, tell him to get in touch !
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Dan Mahoney. How about Johny Kootsa ? Well, if you talk to Robby, tell him to get in touch !
The name Kootsa rings a bell atleast I have heard of that. How old are you Dan ?
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The name Kootsa rings a bell atleast I have heard of that. How old are you Dan ?
Never mind I went to your profile, 54 , darn your old man ;D I fish against Eddie in a lot of Walleye tournaments. Decent fisherman....
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Rob used to fish for a living. His Dad Walt (I believe) was a great fisherman and great Muskie guy
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Never mind I went to your profile, 54 , darn your old man ;D I fish against Eddie in a lot of Walleye tournaments. Decent fisherman....
Fish against gering/knightengale?
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how is the fishing in the lakes and harbors around watertown, i went to perch lake caught around 40 pike and pickerel, and 20 perch between 2 of us, lake bonaparte is slow and dont go to north shore, just wondering how the other lakes are and wheres a decient spot to go . let me know. i'll keep posting progress report
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how is the fishing in the lakes and harbors around watertown, i went to perch lake caught around 40 pike and pickerel, and 20 perch between 2 of us, lake bonaparte is slow and dont go to north shore, just wondering how the other lakes are and wheres a decient spot to go . let me know. i'll keep posting progress report
Was on Chaumont Bay out from the boat launch yesterday. 10" ice easily where we were (about 3/4 mile out). Shore was week getting off and the plank that was laid down for access was gone... Weeded through dinks and came home with 46 decent yellows...
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Anyone here fishing Black lake tomorrow? I think I'm going to give MileArm a shot in the AM. ;)
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Any Massena peeps on this thread ?
Me
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Me
Do I Know you ?
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Yeah what Dan said, do I know you ? :P
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Off topic question: Does anyone know if there are any trapper education courses coming up in the area? Im looking to get my license, thanks
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Off topic question: Does anyone know if there are any trapper education courses coming up in the area? Im looking to get my license, thanks
What County?
There is a list of hunting courses and such in the back of New York Outdoor News. They may even have a link on their web page but right now not much is listed.
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Off topic question: Does anyone know if there are any trapper education courses coming up in the area? Im looking to get my license, thanks
Towards the bottom of the page. (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9191.html)
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who thinks we will have fishable ice first part of April? we did in places last year, and I have a spot I would really like to try...
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who thinks we will have fishable ice first part of April? we did in places last year, and I have a spot I would really like to try...
;D I'll go with that positive thought. Why not, everything about this winter season has been unbelievable anyways. @)
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Towards the bottom of the page. (http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/9191.html)
Thanks FISHFORPIKE, not looking like there's anything around me. rats are high this year too :-\
Im keeping my fingers crossed for ice into April too, we shall see :tipup:
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Thanks FISHFORPIKE, not looking like there's anything around me. rats are high this year too :-\
Im keeping my fingers crossed for ice into April too, we shall see :tipup:
You can write or call the DEC offices in Watertown to check. Not all classes make the calendar.
Region 6 Headquarters
317 Washington St.
Watertown, NY 13601
Phone:(315) 785-2239
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Went to loti today walked all over drilled 100 holes nothing but small perch and a few keeper bluegill hope it gets better there aren't very many places left to fish
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The big ones have def. moved... very slow for me on Friday.
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Fellow fisherman, be careful tomorrow with the winds... here is the release from the National Weather Service....
http://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=NYZ007&warncounty=NYC045&firewxzone=NYZ007&local_place1=Watertown+NY&product1=High+Wind+Warning
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Eel Bay going to hold up during the wind tomorrow? SSW at 30MPH+ Might go up there, but if it's gonna break apart I want no part...
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Good question... it might be protected, but it opens up to the west... If your headed to Wellesley, Lake of the Isles should be better protected as it faces the opposite direction...
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Good question... it might be protected, but it opens up to the west... If your headed to Wellesley, Lake of the Isles should be better protected as it faces the opposite direction...
Any idea on how the ice is on the isles? Went there a month ago and sorted through a ton of dinks.....
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Was there last Fri and had 10-12" pretty much everywhere... and some spots a little more. I have been doing very well there for perch all winter, but last weekend, they moved away from my usual GPS waypointed spot.... had to move, and move, and move some more, but I found 'em!
Word to the wise, on of my wheeler tires broke through as I was driving slow. Couldn't see it as it was snowing, but it was a very small pressure crack on my way out to the island on the left.
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Well, I believe my ice season ended yesterday. :( But I got on the open water today and will until the end on Thursday.
18-1/2" eye to start the day ;D
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nice fish ,good eater keep the pics coming
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Good start to the day nice fish!
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Nice! Started working on my boat a little yesterday. (Boards on transom) Hopefully get on the water earlier than last year. Neighbor has a private launch I didn't use last year. Until it goes in for the summer I'll be using that.
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My Stratos comes out tomorrow, goes to Schermerhorns for the e-tecs 3 year service then to open water, wherever that may be, even if I have to travel to Onandaga Lake...LOL
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The walleye bite is on Craig you know where I'm talking about!!! Gotta have the boat though. Friend of mine got a 13.8 pounder two days ago and a 12 pounder yesterday.
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Haha, I was on ice watching them.
I was drilling them on the ice as they were drilling them in the boat if it's the same spot.
I was a ways away but could still tell what was going on. Funny how much loud talking guys do when they have a wopper walleye coming to the boat!
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Haha, I was on ice watching them.
I was drilling them on the ice as they were drilling them in the boat if it's the same spot.
I was a ways away but could still tell what was going on. Funny how much loud talking guys do when they have a wopper walleye coming to the boat!
Your always drilling the walleyes man!! My season is all wrapped up I won't be doing any late ice perch'in. I'm ready for musky season. Big time.
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last day on the ice today, tigers and walleye, hopefully some pics tonight...
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does anyone have current(ish) ice reports for saranac lake/paul smiths area? Won't be back up until Sunday, wondering if I should bother hauling the gear back up or not. I know it's been warm and looks like it will stay warm, just not sure if the season is 100% gone or not.
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does anyone have current(ish) ice reports for saranac lake/paul smiths area? Won't be back up until Sunday, wondering if I should bother hauling the gear back up or not. I know it's been warm and looks like it will stay warm, just not sure if the season is 100% gone or not.
was on lake clear and Rollins on monday, tons of ice still
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how did you do on clear? havent been there in a few years. used to get some decent salmon.
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was on lake clear and Rollins on monday, tons of ice still
I wouldnt say tons, I fished horseshoe today. yesterday when I checked it it had 14 inches, when I left today at 5;30pm it had >10 and fading fast, when we walked off your feet were grinding through 3-4 inches of honeycombed meal. huge drian holes every where. rain tonight and most of tomorrow, and temps in the 70's and sunny for sat and sun. My opinion is the "fat lady" has sung.... I wouldnt tell anyone anywhere is good now, even if it might be. just my $.02
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I wouldnt say tons, I fished horseshoe today. yesterday when I checked it it had 14 inches, when I left today at 5;30pm it had >10 and fading fast, when we walked off your feet were grinding through 3-4 inches of honeycombed meal. huge drian holes every where. rain tonight and most of tomorrow, and temps in the 70's and sunny for sat and sun. My opinion is the "fat lady" has sung.... I wouldnt tell anyone anywhere is good now, even if it might be. just my $.02
sorry, monday the spots I went did have a good amount of ice...dont know now of course...as always be careful
how did you do on clear? havent been there in a few years. used to get some decent salmon.
wasnt there for long, only jigged a little...only a couple small bites here and there, didnt stay long, big skunk-o
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yea ive been skunked there more times than not! hows the ice looking up that way?
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yea ive been skunked there more times than not! hows the ice looking up that way?
shot!
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Hiking to a spot tomorrow afternoon to check conditions for Sunday will report back
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went out today, 10-14" of ice where I was. caught 2 browns (nothing special) and a perch on the tipups, nothing jigging...was out maybe 4 hours, slow day, but it sure was nice out! as of Friday the 16th there was 12" of ice on upper saranac, apparently the smelt bite was hot the day before... ice wont last through this hot week...breaking out the long rods
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Way to go JC....... ;D
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went out perching yesterday for a few hours. was on 8" of solid ice, little tricky by the shorelines. hammered some slobs. ice won't last the week up here by smittys
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went out perching yesterday for a few hours. was on 8" of solid ice, little tricky by the shorelines. hammered some slobs. ice won't last the week up here by smittys
got that right
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Walked out to a few spots on Tuesday, the ice is going quick. Buddy went out yesterday and said it was dicey even with a plank, lots of rotten spots. I wish we has a few more weeks, but I put the gear away for the season. No more safe ice in the area.
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bust out the long rods! ;D
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Im having ice withdrawals...... :'(
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Im having ice withdrawals...... :'(
Aren't we all ::)
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Check out the NYS Ice Pro-Am Tournament Series - this will give you something to look at to help pass the summer away. @)
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Check out the NYS Ice Pro-Am Tournament Series - this will give you something to look at to help pass the summer away. @)
the only unfortunate thing about that tournament is that the closest lake to me is 3hrs. away... with some southern ny lakes were included
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NEVER GIVE UP,ice is the answer,i hope.
::) ::) ::)
RAT
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Anyone else get Anyfin that storm here up north? It tore Potsdam right apart. Roofs came off, trees down, no power. Wild!!
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Just wind and rain in norwood. alot of wind and rain!!
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Anyone seeing any big deer??
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Anyone seeing any big deer??
This is my buiser hanging around...
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Here are some of the bucks on campus at my college ...
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sorry for the sideways pics couldn't figure out how to rotate them... they are not like that on my comp :-\
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Bart that is a STUD hit lister.
879, where do you go to college?
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Bart that is a STUD hit lister.
879, where do you go to college?
Cortland
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big six in the back yard :P on the cuddeback
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Cortland
thought that looked familiar. (they like saltines)
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There is a nice 7 running around my yard back home in orange county! Might be porch hunting lol
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this is the best time of year right here. Kill a few deer, by the time thats done it will be time to take a walk on the hard side. :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
anyone gonna fish anywhere new this year? Whats everyones goal for the season? I was told its gonna be another winter without a lot of snow... but mucher colder.. I have no idea how accurate that is? Id love it though.
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this is the best time of year right here. Kill a few deer, by the time thats done it will be time to take a walk on the hard side. :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
anyone gonna fish anywhere new this year? Whats everyones goal for the season? I was told its gonna be another winter without a lot of snow... but mucher colder.. I have no idea how accurate that is? Id love it though.
I like that forecast @) I want to get down around HP near Massena this year.
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I just got word from Essox Slayer. He is predicting first safe ice on Chaumont Bay will be December 22. Can't wait.
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I like that forecast @) I want to get down around HP near Massena this year.
there are some good walleyes to be had down there, but as soon as the ice gets about 5'' or 6'' it gets fished pretty hard. Get there early ice and you will find some fish!!
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the only unfortunate thing about that tournament is that the closest lake to me is 3hrs. away... with some southern ny lakes were included
We have many anglers coming in from out of state - there are many nice places to stay during the events at all three locations, several of which are going to offer discounted rates for our anglers. We'll have them listed on the site once we get these in writing from them. Being a meteorologist, for those looking for a winter forecast, my prediction (based on a weak El Nino pattern) is that we will have colder than average temps with normal to above normal snowfall. @) I am also predicting this because it will bode well for the tournament series!! ;D
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Just read this article from the Post Standard... hope the predictions are right!!
http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2012/09/warm_arctic_summer.html#incart_river_default
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That would be great!
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Anyone have a st. Lawrence county on ice prediction yet?
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Anyone have a st. Lawrence county on ice prediction yet?
When it gets cold enough to make and maintain ice........
JK maybe christmas time they are now calling for a warmer than average december and january so who knows
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Guys will be on the ice up that way the first-2nd week in Dec
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good luck with that... this year is playing off just like last year only much later in the season..... the ground is going to be so oversaturated with run off that not many lakes are going to get that solid long lasting ice we need. The warm weather keeps the water flowing just under the ground surface and spills into lake/ponds which keeps surface temps above par. i hope to be on the ice asap but thinking realistically......I'm getting the Jon boat ready....the fish we want are there......... just might need to float your tip ups ;)
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Guys will be on the ice up that way the first-2nd week in Dec
I don't think so. If I can fish on Christmas I will be happy. That's my prediction.
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I don't think so. If I can fish on Christmas I will be happy. That's my prediction.
I can/will second that. It's nice to "dream" tho @) That week a XMAS is usually my target, but I will take what ever Mother Nature sends along. Used to work on a dairy farm and can remember one year the ground was "WET" and it froze so solid, we could not get the plows to cut in the week before XMAS. There's always a chance for early ice and Mother Nature can make things change in the "blink of an eye".
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I can/will second that. It's nice to "dream" tho @) That week a XMAS is usually my target, but I will take what ever Mother Nature sends along. Used to work on a dairy farm and can remember one year the ground was "WET" and it froze so solid, we could not get the plows to cut in the week before XMAS. There's always a chance for early ice and Mother Nature can make things change in the "blink of an eye".
You're definitely right about that. Changes fast!
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We're getting closer and closer
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I can/will second that. It's nice to "dream" tho @) That week a XMAS is usually my target, but I will take what ever Mother Nature sends along. Used to work on a dairy farm and can remember one year the ground was "WET" and it froze so solid, we could not get the plows to cut in the week before XMAS. There's always a chance for early ice and Mother Nature can make things change in the "blink of an eye".
Thats the kind of positive thinking we need ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Thats the kind of positive thinking we need ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Eddie - you ready for some "good" ice? Just a 2 hour drive. I'm getting my stuff in order soon.
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I know its early but does anyone know if there is any ice on tupper lake yet?
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no way lol..
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i hope this winter is like 2002/2003 with good early ice,iwas on the ice in late nov.
;D ;D ;D
RAT
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Eddie - you ready for some "good" ice? Just a 2 hour drive. I'm getting my stuff in order soon.
I'm ready Phil ;)
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Ice on all the ponds around me every morning, extended forecast looks like a decent cold snap the first to second week of december, maybe with the low water conditions and lack of rain, the water will be stable enough to freeze quickly. Till then looks like the boat will not get put away just yet.
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3rd week in Dec...Ill bet on it!
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Boat is already shrunk so I'm thinking about taking the kayak tomorrow to LOTI. Do a little "scouting" if I can get out. This is what you can bet I'm saying tonight... "Please, honey! I'll go shopping with you on Friday if I can fish tomorrow!" Hopefully it won't get to that point though!
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Boat is already shrunk so I'm thinking about taking the kayak tomorrow to LOTI. Do a little "scouting" if I can get out. This is what you can bet I'm saying tonight... "Please, honey! I'll go shopping with you on Friday if I can fish tomorrow!" Hopefully it won't get to that point though!
I already got clearance for tomorrow, Thurs. morning and Fri morning (dinner at our house) to go chase fish.....but I have been having withdrawals for two months while waiting for a new lower unit.
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I already got clearance for tomorrow, Thurs. morning and Fri morning (dinner at our house) to go chase fish.....but I have been having withdrawals for two months while waiting for a new lower unit.
You, sir, need to give me lessons!!!! ;D. The main concern is what if I flip I'll freeze. Well, looks like my scouting trip is a bust. I do have two kayaks though!
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2nd wk of Dec. bet the bank.
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my brother briefly stould on a beaver pond early this morning! Starting to get cold.
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Thats gotta be some solid ice for the big man to stand on.
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Thats gotta be some solid ice for the big man to stand on.
Yeah atleast 1-2" !
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Btw Gyle, you pocket dialed me the other day. I was yelling and tellin but you never noticed.
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I drove down Rt 30 yesterday and Lake Durant was about 90% covered with skim ice. One really good cold snap ought to do the trick. Forecast is for warm days though, not good for ice.
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we usually hit lake champlain every year for a pike fishing trip, i think we are going to switch it up and maybe try NY any recommendations? maybe evena guide service that rents shantys or something like that
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I drove down Rt 30 yesterday and Lake Durant was about 90% covered with skim ice. One really good cold snap ought to do the trick. Forecast is for warm days though, not good for ice.
I'm loading my stuff right now ;D
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Was in saranac yesterday for work, all the smaller ponds stayed mostly locked up straight through the day and still were when the sun was goin down. And it got cooold. SO I know those ponds had some nice ice.Today wrecked that though.
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Well finally put the boat away, shot my deer for the year, and now I patiently wait for ice. It was cold last night, hopefully this waiting game is over far sooner than last year...
Got the day off today so I was going to play around and smoke some northern along with some venison for some surf and turf dinner. Any of you Northern NY fisherman try smoking northern?
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Well finally put the boat away, shot my deer for the year, and now I patiently wait for ice. It was cold last night, hopefully this waiting game is over far sooner than last year...
Got the day off today so I was going to play around and smoke some northern along with some venison for some surf and turf dinner. Any of you Northern NY fisherman try smoking northern?
AMEN to sooner rather than later where the ice is concerned.
Yep - I smoked some N.Pike last winter on my outdoor, charcoal fired, smoker. Good stuff but I still like "fried fish" - ;D
Also tried, and liked, a recipe from on this site for microwaved fish. Place small pieces, one layer, in a glass baking dish, sprinkle with melted butter, salt, pepper and hot sauce (or whatever seasonings suite your taste) - cover with clear wrap and microwave for 3 - 5 minutes (depending on thickness of pieces). Thin pieces for short time seems to work better for me.
Won't be long for some of the smaller lakes around here now.
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Never tried it in the microwave...and your right nothing tastes better than those black lake blue gills and crappies fried up right....
Hoping to get out to lake of the isles this year for some perch and gills. Spent ALOT of time on black lake last year and would like to try more locations this winter. Red Lake is a must and butterfield is always a plus if you can drive on. Got caught up in the crappies last year on black and never made it elsewhere. OH well...cheers to the new season and new goals.
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Hey guys chamount bay is definitely on the hit list this year when we get some good ice. It's been about 5 years since I have fished there so hoping to make it up a couple times for some monster eyes I know that are in there. Good luck to all and look forward to talking with u :thumbsup:
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Anyone up that way know if the boat launch at Coles Creek State Park (near Waddington) on the St. Lawrence is accessible this time of year?
Thanks. I know it's an ice fishing forum but I thought I'd plop the boat in and spend some time checking depths and structure in anticipation of the coming ice season.
Thanks again.
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Also tried, and liked, a recipe from on this site for microwaved fish. Place small pieces, one layer, in a glass baking dish, sprinkle with melted butter, salt, pepper and hot sauce (or whatever seasonings suite your taste) - cover with clear wrap and microwave for 3 - 5 minutes
Glass baking dish??? I can barely fill a small saucer plate!
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Getting closer by the day - must be some ice out there if there is snow on top.
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Getting closer by the day - must be some ice out there if there is snow on top.
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ok im really jonesing now
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I drove down Rt 30 yesterday and Lake Durant was about 90% covered with skim ice. One really good cold snap ought to do the trick. Forecast is for warm days though, not good for ice.
Anybody know if there has been any progress over the last few days on the ice at Durant? :tipup:
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That looks really nice Phil :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :icefish:
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Sweet!
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;) Well, it did not last the day - but that lake sure is ready to "lock up". Just think'n, if I drove 2 hours north, like you guys do, I could prolly be fishing through the ice, somewhere. @)
Anyways, after a home purchase late this summer, painting walls, finishing floors, installing a kitchen, replacing the electric, the plumbing and moving and settling and finally; getting the garage to where my honey can park her car in it. I'm getting ready for that ice. After moving, I can't find much when I want it, but I made sure my fishing stuff stayed in sight at all times :P
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Cool deal Phil! Good pic of the lake! I just want to thank you again for being so helpful to so many of us South of you last year. With the lack of ice early in the year many of us relied on you for good detailed reports. I used to camp up there during the summer, however never fished it through the ice until last year. I fell in love with it! It is so beautiful out there. I made the trip twice. Once I did really well, and the other not so much. Thanks again Phil, and it was nice meeting you last year. Hope to see you again this year!
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Cool deal Phil! Good pic of the lake! I just want to thank you again for being so helpful to so many of us South of you last year. With the lack of ice early in the year many of us relied on you for good detailed reports. I used to camp up there during the summer, however never fished it through the ice until last year. I fell in love with it! It is so beautiful out there. I made the trip twice. Once I did really well, and the other not so much. Thanks again Phil, and it was nice meeting you last year. Hope to see you again this year!
Butt Kisser Chief :roflmao:
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I heard the inlets and outlets of loti are icing over... Anyone confirm that info? ;D
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Chief - you're a good guy. Don't let these guys intimidate you. ;) If you wear your ruby slippers up here, I'll show you some real "spots". :P
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is anyone ice fishing up north yet?
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is anyone ice fishing up north yet?
How far north are we talking here?
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I am heading over to the st. lawrence tomorrow to check out the situation.
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I am heading over to the st. lawrence tomorrow to check out the situation.
highly unlikely there is ice yet and any ice there is will be gone with all the wind that is up there and the 50* day coming up
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I am heading over to the st. lawrence tomorrow to check out the situation.
No ice in the St. Lawrence River - YET. It's a highly unlikely event until towards the end of December. Possibly some of the shallower, more remote bays; but not right now.
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Fish a lot at Fourth Lake and Delta Lake(south border line CNY).
Ranger, I fish the same waters, and I throw in a bit of Limekiln too!
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I don't really how far north I have to travewl to do some ice fishing. delta prob wont have fishable ice until after xmas . if you guys have any fishable ice please let me now thanks alot
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NNY!!
Wish the 14F degrees we had this morning was going to hold!!
Starting to get the fever bad. I fish all over the North Country in Summer, but my outings on the ice last year were limited to Indian, Perch, and Red Lakes. Year before I managed to get out on Perch, Hyde, Millsite, and Indian Lake, as well as Henderson Harbor. Would love to do Chaumont, but as I am a walker, my range is a little limited.
Want to find some Walleyes, without going down to Onieda. Anybody got any real good options you can walk to. (They are probably all later in the season anyways). I expect First Ice experience this year will be Perch Lake again (Same the last 3 years).
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NNY!!
Wish the 14F degrees we had this morning was going to hold!!
Starting to get the fever bad. I fish all over the North Country in Summer, but my outings on the ice last year were limited to Indian, Perch, and Red Lakes. Year before I managed to get out on Perch, Hyde, Millsite, and Indian Lake, as well as Henderson Harbor. Would love to do Chaumont, but as I am a walker, my range is a little limited.
Want to find some Walleyes, without going down to Onieda. Anybody got any real good options you can walk to. (They are probably all later in the season anyways). I expect First Ice experience this year will be Perch Lake again (Same the last 3 years).
Walking on Chaumont is no problem, and you can nail 8-12 pounders with relative ease withing 5-600 yards of where you park..
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Walking on Chaumont is no problem, and you can nail 8-12 pounders with relative ease withing 5-600 yards of where you park..
Hey esox. Have they, or anyone, done anything about increasing or creating any parking on the county road to the south of the bay? Just wondering if anything has changed. Otherwise walking could be distance thing for some folks. Thanks for your reports.
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Hey esox. Have they, or anyone, done anything about increasing or creating any parking on the county road to the south of the bay? Just wondering if anything has changed. Otherwise walking could be distance thing for some folks. Thanks for your reports.
No changes in the parking situation have occurred this past year I'm aware of....sorry...
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Esox how are you?...won't be long!!! ;D
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Esox how are you?...won't be long!!! ;D
Esox is doin' well and thinkin' about pulling his gear out and getting ready, but still swamped with work.
Figure a couple weeks before Chaumont is ready, this couple days of warm is gonna slow it down just a bit.
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I heard the inlets and outlets of loti are icing over... Anyone confirm that info? ;D
Protected bays in the Clayton and Cape area on the mighty St. Lawrence are starting to ice at night. Some are holding but wind and warm temps coming should put an end. At least they are cold enough!
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Protected bays in the Clayton and Cape area on the mighty St. Lawrence are starting to ice at night. Some are holding but wind and warm temps coming should put an end. At least they are cold enough!
Check out the web cam for Chippewa Bay. Theres some ice on it for now
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Stood on the pond today...to bad for this warm weather coming...
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Fished this afternoon on about 3.5 inches on a small body of water in the Dacks. Half black, half white ice. Had to watch were you were going of course. No fish, only had 2 year old salted smelt for bait. If you do go looking for ice, bring some bait! Tomorrow morning might be the last chance in a few weeks to find it.
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Fished this afternoon on about 3.5 inches on a small body of water in the Dacks. Half black, half white ice. Had to watch were you were going of course. No fish, only had 2 year old salted smelt for bait. If you do go looking for ice, bring some bait! Tomorrow morning might be the last chance in a few weeks to find it.
Glad she let ya out! We'll get out there together soon.
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stood on ice out on one of the bays of chateaugay lake over thanksgiving break when i was deer hunting. Hoping when i come home from x mass i can hit the hard water
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This weather is certainly not helping things! 61 here in Northern Oneida County today, followed by rain and more mild temps. I guess I will just go squirrel hunting for the time being! :P
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NNY!!
Wish the 14F degrees we had this morning was going to hold!!
Starting to get the fever bad. I fish all over the North Country in Summer, but my outings on the ice last year were limited to Indian, Perch, and Red Lakes. Year before I managed to get out on Perch, Hyde, Millsite, and Indian Lake, as well as Henderson Harbor. Would love to do Chaumont, but as I am a walker, my range is a little limited.
Want to find some Walleyes, without going down to Onieda. Anybody got any real good options you can walk to. (They are probably all later in the season anyways). I expect First Ice experience this year will be Perch Lake again (Same the last 3 years).Oneida has been hard actually unusally hard for wall eyes now. hoping it gets better when the ice gets here!!
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I can't remember from last year ???
HERE WE GO!!!!
Where is Northern New York ? LOL........
Can we talk Ogdensburgh-Massena-Waddington here ???
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For those Outdoor News scribers did you see the article on Yellow lake?
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I can't remember from last year ???
HERE WE GO!!!!
Where is Northern New York ? LOL........
Can we talk Ogdensburgh-Massena-Waddington here ???
Shhhh, there's no good areas to fish in those places you mentioned. In fact, none of them even froze over last year because of the solar flares that we have to deal with every ice season. Also, there aint nothing but undersized sheepshead here as well and nothing else :whistle:
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I can't remember from last year ???
HERE WE GO!!!!
Where is Northern New York ? LOL........
Can we talk Ogdensburgh-Massena-Waddington here ???
According to most people it's everything above NYC lol
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Anybody fish Upper Saranac at all?
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never really fished up near ogdensberg but would like too!! if you guys get ice before down here near delta I would love to make the trip up and try it out. my kids ages 9 and 6 are dying to go ice fishing!! I would love to bring them up that way. thanks for the tips
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According to most people it's everything above NYC lol
no thats called upstate. id have to say prolly starts around utica
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no thats called upstate. id have to say prolly starts around utica
anything north of the Mohawk river. ;D
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Anybody fish Upper Saranac at all?
Yeah, you can ice fish it, but no tipups are allowed, so jigging only. Any trout caught out of season have to be released. Perch, smelt, pike, bass, and trout can all be caught here. Huge lake....limited access.
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any news on tupper lake.. fishing the tourney up there if we get ice!!
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Been cold a couple days up here in Cranberry Lake, probably 30 mins from Tupper. We have just a skim of ice on some of the bays...nothing to really talk about yet. Hopefully it's on the way for Jan 5/6 for the Pro Am Series event.
I love how everyone calls upstate, ny everything above albany area it really gets me.
Anyone coming up cranberry way give me a shout, usually on the lake every weekend and sometimes throughout the week. come by and enjoy the fire in my nice shanty and tell some stories!!
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I can't remember from last year ???
HERE WE GO!!!!
Where is Northern New York ? LOL........
Can we talk Ogdensburgh-Massena-Waddington here ???
;D Ain't those places in the "North Country". Someone needs get official here and draw some lines on a map. North Country, Northern NY, Upstate, Western NY, Downstate, the CITY. We need some more reference points - did I miss any? @) ;D ;)
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I always thought the "North Country" was an imaginary line drawn across the top half of the state, just south of Boonville. :) As far as "Upstate" goes, I work in the Hudson Valley, and those people think anything north of Yonkers is "Upstate"! :P
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people have no idea what upstate ny is.. or what central ny is..
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I live in Orange County and get pissed when people say I'm upstate!
What the Yuppies think....
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Actual....
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I was told anyone above the thruway is a "Frozen Brain", anyone below the thruway is a "Flatlander" ;D
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;D Ain't those places in the "North Country". Someone needs get official here and draw some lines on a map. North Country, Northern NY, Upstate, Western NY, Downstate, the CITY. We need some more reference points - did I miss any? @) ;D ;)
Anything west of syracuse is western ny, syracuse to utica central ny, anything north of utica is north country and the rest is NYC as far as im concerned...lol
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That sounds like C.O. talk! If I had a nickle for everytime I was called a "frozen brain", I would have a load of nickles!
Retired since 06'...
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you said it best with the maps!!
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I live outside Syracuse in the hills...that being said, I worked in the Florida Keys and Puget Sound(Seattle area) and when asked where I was from, I would reply New York. They would automatically say, "how can you live in that city"...I would just shake my head :cookoo:
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when you say new York they automatically think nyc.. the city and five burrows are smaller than the rest of the state!! :tipup:
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I live outside Syracuse in the hills...that being said, I worked in the Florida Keys and Puget Sound(Seattle area) and when asked where I was from, I would reply New York. They would automatically say, "how can you live in that city"...I would just shake my head :cookoo:
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so your a city slicker ??? ;D ;D ;D ;)
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I live in Orange County and get pissed when people say I'm upstate!
What the Yuppies think....
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Actual....
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As a C-State grad, I know your pain. Having to listen to Long Island folk state that everything north of the city/westchester is upstate got annoying. To them, they figured I was Canadian.
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Try explaining where Rochester is. I gave up years ago and just say I am from Buffalo. As a kid growing up on the Island, anything north of the Bronx was considered "upstate". These days, "the city" has moved north a bit and everything north of Westchester county is upstate.
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As a C-State grad, I know your pain. Having to listen to Long Island folk state that everything north of the city/westchester is upstate got annoying. To them, they figured I was Canadian.
What year did you graduate? I did my undergrad at C-State and am currently finishing up my masters there
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anyone else just dying to get out on some ice. just left the ice show at gander in cicero not to shaby
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Retired since 06'...
what hub did you work in im in the oneida hub
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I live outside Syracuse in the hills...that being said, I worked in the Florida Keys and Puget Sound(Seattle area) and when asked where I was from, I would reply New York. They would automatically say, "how can you live in that city"...I would just shake my head :cookoo:
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People down here always ask we're I'm from bc I sound a little different I guess. When I say I'm from New York they always say you don't sound like your from NYC. Not gun lie I take it as an insult.
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I live outside Syracuse in the hills...that being said, I worked in the Florida Keys and Puget Sound(Seattle area) and when asked where I was from, I would reply New York. They would automatically say, "how can you live in that city"...I would just shake my head :cookoo:
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I've been out west a few times, what they know about New York is what is on the news, New York City and the snow in Buffalo.
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For me its just easier to say I'm part Canadian....lol :P
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For me its just easier to say I'm part Canadian....lol :P
basically what i say right on the Canadian boarder
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In Frederick MD, they may not even know where Canada is...LOL. Just came through your way on my way back from NC last month.
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bart what hub did you retire from. I also work in the Oneida hub
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In Frederick MD, they may not even know where Canada is...LOL. Just came through your way on my way back from NC last month.
Hesseltine has turned Yuppie on us. The residents of Chateaugay shuned him to go live in MD.
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In Frederick MD, they may not even know where Canada is...LOL. Just came through your way on my way back from NC last month.
Haha it's a stretch for most. Not a bad place to live other then I'm sure it will have to drive to find ice. Deer hunting is fantastic though
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That state diagram is bogus. Up here is NOT upstate, this is NORTHERN NY.. The NORTH COUNTRY. And I don't care what anyone says about it lol. Update ends somehwere slightly north of Watertown. Then draw a line across the state, anywhere from there on up is northern ny.
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That state diagram is bogus. Up here is NOT upstate, this is NORTHERN NY.. The NORTH COUNTRY. And I don't care what anyone says about it lol. Update ends somehwere slightly north of Watertown. Then draw a line across the state, anywhere from there on up is northern ny.
Agreed. I have had this argument many times
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Hesseltine has turned Yuppie on us. The residents of Chateaugay shuned him to go live in MD.
Them are fighting words ranger.
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That state diagram is bogus. Up here is NOT upstate, this is NORTHERN NY.. The NORTH COUNTRY. And I don't care what anyone says about it lol. Update ends somehwere slightly north of Watertown. Then draw a line across the state, anywhere from there on up is northern ny.
Why dont we just say Canada eh? :whistle: Kidding.... I was just trying to make a GENERAL diagram to give a GENERAL idea. Thanks for the criticism :unsure:
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Why dont we just say Canada eh? :whistle: Kidding.... I was just trying to make a GENERAL diagram to give a GENERAL idea. Thanks for the criticism :unsure:
haha if your not get criticized on here then must be nobody is talking to you lol
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I know how you feel though I live 60 miles from the city and when I tell the strong islanders that they say "oh so you're upstate then" and I proceed to lay out new york state for them to get it out of their thick heads that theres more to new york than the city. Even argued with a geography major about that as well :cookoo: I just shook my head and said I can't believe your majoring in geography and consider everything north of the city as upstate.
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Them are fighting words ranger.
We'll settle this on the ice at Quintie.
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We'll settle this on the ice at Quintie.
we will settle it before then. when i come home for x mass we will settle it where ever the hard water is
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We'll settle this on the ice at Quintie.
Oh boy we got a walleye cage match set for quinte. Ranger vs Hesseltine. ding ding ding. He has a advantage he doesnt have a buzzing going in hole all day though. Ranger will be using a rod he stole from his girl friend. should be interesting. Ill sell you guys fish while were up there so you can have bragging rights over one and the other.
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we will settle it before then. when i come home for x mass we will settle it where ever the hard water is
Hey I got no kids that weekend and will be crying for ice so im in. Dont worry I wont interfere with your match.
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Why dont we just say Canada eh? :whistle: Kidding.... I was just trying to make a GENERAL diagram to give a GENERAL idea. Thanks for the criticism :unsure:
Lol it was not personal. I just disagree with the diagram that's all. Don't get so offended brother
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I know how you feel though I live 60 miles from the city and when I tell the strong islanders that they say "oh so you're upstate then" and I proceed to lay out new york state for them to get it out of their thick heads that theres more to new york than the city. Even argued with a geography major about that as well :cookoo: I just shook my head and said I can't believe your majoring in geography and consider everything north of the city as upstate.
I actually worked one summer in Poughkeepsie i know what you mean by them them thinking everything above yonkers is upstate. then you have to listen to people from north of you say your from the city.
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Oh and also it wouldn't bother me at all if we just called it Canada. I'm prefer to be an Ontario resident. Far better snowmobile riding.
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Hey I got no kids that weekend and will be crying for ice so im in. Dont worry I wont interfere with your match.
The match might get ugly so you better make the drive up. lol :roflmao:
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Lol it was not personal. I just disagree with the diagram that's all. Don't get so offended brother
I wasn't offended just being a little sarcastic.... and what's with everyone in the north country calling everyone brother. I got a buddy in Au Sable Forks and he calls everyone brother..... must be a upsta.... uhh north country thing
Oh and also it wouldn't bother me at all if we just called it Canada. I'm prefer to be an Ontario resident. Far better snowmobile riding.
Good point however a lot of places in ontario no live bait!
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The match might get ugly so you better make the drive up. lol :roflmao:
Ok but if we go to dink ponds you guys are going to have to show me how to fish for them things. ha ha
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Ok but if we go to dink ponds you guys are going to have to show me how to fish for them things. ha ha
just be ready to hear "gone one" maybe we will even go for eyes
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just be ready to hear "gone one" maybe we will even go for eyes
I have a lake in mind we will have to drag Jason along...only problem is it has fish he is accustomed to schooling us on.
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What year did you graduate? I did my undergrad at C-State and am currently finishing up my masters there
'05 Bach and '07 masters. . . Played lax until '03, but grades, a chosen lifestyle, and an angry father's quote put an end to that.
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I wasn't offended just being a little sarcastic.... and what's with everyone in the north country calling everyone brother. I got a buddy in Au Sable Forks and he calls everyone brother..... must be a upsta.... uhh north country thing
Good point however a lot of places in ontario no live bait!
I don't know it's a sign of politeness between outdoorsmen I guess. ( mutual interest in I've fishing signifies the bond.. Thus, "brother.")
No live bait wouldn't bother me, I could still catch hog pike.
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If anyone is out on cranberry this year and wants to line sleds up for fun while fishing, let me know!
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OK, I am to that point. The weather here does not look good for building ice over the next couple weeks. During the Day high 30's low 40;s and at night mid to high 20's. Not good ice building conditions. Who has ice??? I am ready to make a road trip. Only thing I can offer back is a trip to the mighty St. Lawrence chasing walleye with me once the mighty St. Lawrence freezes.
Amyone ?? PM me we can talk!
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OK, I am to that point. The weather here does not look good for building ice over the next couple weeks. During the Day high 30's low 40;s and at night mid to high 20's. Not good ice building conditions. Who has ice??? I am ready to make a road trip. Only thing I can offer back is a trip to the mighty St. Lawrence chasing walleye with me once the mighty St. Lawrence freezes.
Amyone ?? PM me we can talk!
http://www.accuweather.com/en/us/chateaugay-ny/12920/december-weather/334707
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'05 Bach and '07 masters. . . Played lax until '03, but grades, a chosen lifestyle, and an angry father's quote put an end to that.
When you graduated in '07 I was just starting that fall lol
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If anyone is out on cranberry this year and wants to line sleds up for fun while fishing, let me know!
as long as i have my "stock" ski doo ill line up the sleds!!
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If anyone is out on cranberry this year and wants to line sleds up for fun while fishing, let me know!
Last time I lined sleds up for fun on the ice I got TBoned lucky I didn't lose my leg. Definitely learned my lesson and haven't done it since. Make sure you know where everyone is around you and be safe.
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If anyone is out on cranberry this year and wants to line sleds up for fun while fishing, let me know!
With my luck I'd run the sled into gull rock! :woot:
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ill race the atv !! lol
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With my luck I'd run the sled into gull rock! :woot:
somehow i would have the same luck
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OK, I am to that point. The weather here does not look good for building ice over the next couple weeks. During the Day high 30's low 40;s and at night mid to high 20's. Not good ice building conditions. Who has ice??? I am ready to make a road trip. Only thing I can offer back is a trip to the mighty St. Lawrence chasing walleye with me once the mighty St. Lawrence freezes.
Amyone ?? PM me we can talk!
ice dog did you get on the lower lake when it locked up in late November ?
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If anyone is out on cranberry this year and wants to line sleds up for fun while fishing, let me know!
hey man hows it going? hopefully we can get out on the lake in a month or so. weren't you guys out there early January last yr?
I'm sure you'll get a couple takers on lining up the sleds, my buddy Cody, you saw him out there last season will probably line up with you with his canned 600 XC for fun.
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ice dog did you get on the lower lake when it locked up in late November ?
No it was not walkable, close but no cigar.
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No it was not walkable, close but no cigar.
Really hoping at least the lower lake will be by x mass doesn't look like the upper will but maybe.
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Really hoping at least the lower lake will be by x mass doesn't look like the upper will but maybe.
Yeah I am hoping with you as I want to go ...
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I think will be fishing right after xmas on safe ice !!! we should start a pool!!
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I think by x mass we will be if the long range is right
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Looking good the next few nights for building ice around here......hopefully we can get a base started :)
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Looking good the next few nights for building ice around here......hopefully we can get a base started :)
X2 on that @) Looking good beginning Friday night.
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I think will be fishing right after xmas on safe ice !!! we should start a pool!!
Just scouted my first ice areas and I'll bet 2 rapalas and 1 vib-e that I'm fishing by Monday or Tuesday. Thats much better than last year. My first day out was the 27th.
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I hope your right
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Just scouted my first ice areas and I'll bet 2 rapalas and 1 vib-e that I'm fishing by Monday or Tuesday. Thats much better than last year. My first day out was the 27th.
Mud puddles that freeze do not count :P
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I saw a lot of ice starting to freeze but nothing fishable yet..
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Long term model on Accuweather looks good, lets keep our fingers crossed.
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according to the weather it looks like we might be fishin by new years at least! :thumbsup:
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Small water is starting to skim over up here. Kayuta is coming along nicely, and some of the small ponds are frozen over already. I guess beggars cant be choosers!
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Mud puddles that freeze do not count :P
Haha, I have 2 rapalas with no paint left and straightened nose hooks waiting for you. Safe ice better come soon, I just can't seem to yet again stop buying more crap I'll probably never use out there because of that itch!
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small ponds locked up, bigger bodies of water making a valiant effort. Not sure on thickness haven't had a chance to check. Unfortunately I have to head south for the weekend....
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another week we should be good!!
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i went to perch lake yesterday with my son and it is starting to freeze up. i've never fished it but i'm looking forward to trying it this year
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St Lawrence County. I will be fishing Wednesday. Prob could be out Monday or Tuesday but I have to work and do not want to go on early ice in the dark haha. Wednesday, however, I will be fishing. The ice is there, you just gotta get out and find it.
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good luck findin ice in St. lawrence that man can walk on. Cranberry Lake was iced over with maybe inch or two yesterday, today 90 percent open. A pond behind my house is iced over, but i threw a stick out and broke through it. only inch or two of ice and we usually get some of the colder weather in st. lawrence county
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good luck findin ice in St. lawrence that man can walk on. Cranberry Lake was iced over with maybe inch or two yesterday, today 90 percent open. A pond behind my house is iced over, but i threw a stick out and broke through it. only inch or two of ice and we usually get some of the colder weather in st. lawrence county
Man has already walked on it this year. I got a camp on the tooley pond road but where I have ice is no where near Cranberry.
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Found an inch and a half in Parrishville this morning.
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so jealous of you guys with an inch or two of ice now!! everything around me (delta&oneida) still open water
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so jealous of you guys with an inch or two of ice now!! everything around me (delta&oneida) still open water
I'll take you out on some of my spots on the St. Lawrence by Clayton if you show me some cuse area stuff. Should have enough ice right before or just after New Years if the weather stays true to the long term forecast!
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Man has already walked on it this year. I got a camp on the tooley pond road but where I have ice is no where near Cranberry.
didn't mean to come off as a dink. I guess some people dont mind fishing on 2-3 inches of ice, just not me. Have you had the camp on tooley pond rd a long time? My grandparents built the Windfall House
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One of the biggest bucks I ever saw was on Tooley pond road one night when I was heading to the Windfall for supper.
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always deer in windfall, especially late season/after season. My grandma lived in windfall for idk how many yrs and I find sheds in her back yard that were monsters. The last two yrs in a row I have found a big 5pt shed. but you also have alot of deer jackers that travel the river road and tooley pond rd. >:(
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spent the day on ~4in. of ice in franklin county... 6 small pike all around 20-24 in., feels great to be out again!!!
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Really hoping this rain wind and warm weather isnt going to kill what little ice we have really hoping i can get on the ice when im home the end of next week
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spent the day on ~4in. of ice in franklin county... 6 small pike all around 20-24 in., feels great to be out again!!!
Part of me is sceptical but ill give you the benefit of the doubt and congratulate you. Jealous does no justice :bow:
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Hoping we dont get rain tomorrow or we will lose the base we have :(
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my brother fished today on 3'' in St. Lawrence County.
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black lake?
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wow. glad to hear someone found some ice.
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Nope not black lake. He is back fishing this morning although I fear the ice will not last through the day.
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With these temps any of you North Country guys every jump across the border in search of ice? Is it worth the hassle with a license? How far north of the border do you have to go with these conditions? Never fished up there but I'm tempted
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Really hoping this rain wind and warm weather isnt going to kill what little ice we have really hoping i can get on the ice when im home the end of next week
Sorry bud looks like you have to wait till February.
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didn't mean to come off as a dink. I guess some people dont mind fishing on 2-3 inches of ice, just not me. Have you had the camp on tooley pond rd a long time? My grandparents built the Windfall House
Camp has been there for 60 some years? Its a camp my family built, used to be a horse barn thats over 100 years old. Tooley Pond road is where I have seen my biggest buck ever, Deff over 140, mass was out of this world. Not even close to our hunting club though. Deer hunting on our club is sad....very very sad. No where near the deer there used to be.
Do you have access to Cranberry without the use of a snow machine? Id like to fish it but it is a hassle not knowing anybody with a camp on the lake for walk on access and I have to borrow a snow machine as there is usually too much snow to use a four wheeler
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its coming soon the ice is coming soon.. hopefully sooner than later. there is def a road trip in my future for some fishing def have to fish more than one lake this year.. but I would rather there be more than 3 inches I feel comfortable with 4 or 5
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Sorry bud looks like you have to wait till February.
If there isn't I will be making road trips till we get ice down here. Lake by me just started to skim over this weekend but I'm guessing its already gone after yesterday
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Do you have access to Cranberry without the use of a snow machine? Id like to fish it but it is a hassle not knowing anybody with a camp on the lake for walk on access and I have to borrow a snow machine as there is usually too much snow to use a four wheeler
You can access the lake from the Cranberry Lake Lodge and walk out. I see people fish out in front of the lodge before, sometimes around matilda bay (rocky shole). Last yr I used a wheeler 99% of the season so I wouldn't count that mode of transportation out. Usually the lake is packed down from snowmobile traffic and you can use a wheeler even in the deep snow (probably wont get deep snow this yr). Good luck!
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I heard the owner of the lodge gets upset with those that park there and walk out to fish. Takes away parking for the lodge customers. In fact I've seen people being asked to park elsewhere. Just saying. It is such a small town with very little parking. Alot of people fourwheeler out from wanakena. Alot of sled traffic usually keeps the trails groomed well enough for wheelers.
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So unload you gear at the lodge and go park behind the library where there is abundant parking.
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You can access the lake from the Cranberry Lake Lodge and walk out. I see people fish out in front of the lodge before, sometimes around matilda bay (rocky shole). Last yr I used a wheeler 99% of the season so I wouldn't count that mode of transportation out. Usually the lake is packed down from snowmobile traffic and you can use a wheeler even in the deep snow (probably wont get deep snow this yr). Good luck!
Hows the fishing near the lodge? How far is the walk to a good spot?
Anyone use a flasher there to target pike or would that be slow trying to find them with a flasher?
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Sorry about not mentioning parking. Public parking is behind the Post Office/Library/Community Center right next door to the Stone Manor Diner. There is a large parking lot for trucks/trailers. Also alot of people enter the ice in Wanakena right next to the Pinecone Restaraunt.
I have never fished near the lodge so cannot tell you how it is, but have seen people fish matilda island which is probably 300yrds from the lodge.
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Chipmunk bay was pretty good which is straight out from the lodge. If you park in Wanakena near the Pine Cone be sure to get off the road the best you can. After being at the Ranger School for a year I have never seen locals so angry at sportsman for parking too far on the road...I guess they want you to jump the snow bank hahahah
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the walk to find a good spot isn't far.. but I always take my wheeler with me!!
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Special report. . . Ice making weather still in the forecast before Christmas and up to New Years!
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Special report. . . Ice making weather still in the forecast before Christmas and up to New Years!
Exactly - not long now ;D
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Getting snowed on pretty good in colton
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I can hardly contain my exitement, the anticipation is killing me.......I think by the day after christmas it will be hardwater time!
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Single digits for the next couple of nights in colton, gunna try and get out this weekend! ;D
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I'm really hoping by Sunday the small stuff is locked up solid again
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I'm really hoping by Sunday the small stuff is locked up solid again
If I get everything squared away ill be up to show you how its done.
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If I get everything squared away ill be up to show you how its done.
I want a handicap
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I want a handicap
After last time i could prob give you a 15 fish start. RB said i cant interfere with your grudge match though.
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so any ice out there yet??
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Oh yeah theres some ice. Be fishing it soon boys!
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hope the storm tonight doesn't do too much damage
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ya if we avoid the rain we should be set with ice conditions....I haven't checked any thicknesses but it is supposed to be friggin cold the next week. ;D ;D ;D
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Northern Oneida, Herkimer and Lewis counties have a wind advisory. She is blowing something feirce up here. Not good :'(
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Northern Oneida, Herkimer and Lewis counties have a wind advisory. She is blowing something feirce up here. Not good :'(
I hope the winds in Maryland that I'm driving through don't hit up there all the trucks are pulled over parked. It's a good 50mph gust.
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I hope the winds in Maryland that I'm driving through don't hit up there all the trucks are pulled over parked. It's a good 50mph gust.
ill take that after we something solid
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Hope it's not raining up there like it is in poukeepsie 87 is flooded.
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Mixed rain and snow - rain is better than snow, at this point in the ice-making game.
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drive careful H32
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drive careful H32
I will thanks fillet
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how did you make it thru the storm?? get a lot of snow?
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drive careful H32
There is a law against texting and talking on a cell phone while driving but I don't recall one on IS posting and driving.
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There is a law against texting and talking on a cell phone while driving but I don't recall one on IS posting and driving.
I'm like SI Roberson I can talk my way out of anything. Lol
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I'm like SI Roberson I can talk my way out of anything. Lol
Thats a fact Jack. ha ha
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got about 4inch of snow today, still coming down now. Slushy, wet snow. definite mess. not good for the ice though...but it is supposed to be cold sun/mon/tues/etc
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its on the way just a week or two more
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Saw a few wrecks coming home from Utica today at about 1pm. People tend to forget how to drive in the snow after seven or eight months... ;)
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Saw a few wrecks coming home from Utica today at about 1pm. People tend to forget how to drive in the snow after seven or eight months... ;)
Try being around Ft Drum. 10,000 young soldiers that have never seen snow in their lives. First snow is always chaotic around Drum
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Try being around Ft Drum. 10,000 young soldiers that have never seen snow in their lives. First snow is always chaotic around Drum
was stationed there for two years! The best was the 19 year old kids from texas and florida. Thought they were formula one race car drivers on six inches of snow. needless to say, i did a lot of chauffeuring in the winter! ;)
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Try being around Ft Drum. 10,000 young soldiers that have never seen snow in their lives. First snow is always chaotic around Drum
Thats one thing I loved about being stationed at Ft Bragg, NC. They just closed post every time it snowed an inch
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Try being around Ft Drum. 10,000 young soldiers that have never seen snow in their lives. First snow is always chaotic around Drum
Forget the snow. Most drive like maniacs anyway! 342 or 11 is a nightmare at 4 o'clock!
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You guys need some ice and go fishing. :P
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we got about a FOOT of snow up here and it is still coming down hard. it is cold, but hope this doesn't help the ice making process the next couple of days.
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Try being around Ft Drum. 10,000 young soldiers that have never seen snow in their lives. First snow is always chaotic around Drum
Can I mention the college kids in Canton from the city or elsewhere? Not pretty when it snows.
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deff agree...but they're all gone on break now
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Nice thing is, when the wind dies down, a lot of lakes are gonna freeze over!
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anyone out fishing yet?
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no-next weekend @)
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anyone out fishing yet?
Yes
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Yes
what lake? what are you using? what color? how deep? what are the gps coordinates? Tell me! Tell me! Tell me! so i can do this :icefish: all day
Just kidding... make sure you're safe and stay on top!
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what lake? what are you using? what color? how deep? what are the gps coordinates? Tell me! Tell me! Tell me! so i can do this :icefish: all day
Just kidding... make sure you're safe and stay on top!
;D ;D ;D Thats the truth. there is ice out there, if the wind dies I might go tomorrow to a honey hole or too. Time for a perch fish fry. ;D
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;D ;D ;D Thats the truth. there is ice out there, if the wind dies I might go tomorrow to a honey hole or too. Time for a perch fish fry. ;D
Agreed need some fresh fish for xmass :D
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Yes
how far north are you??
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Agreed need some fresh fish for xmass :D
Ok ill let you keep mine tomorrow.
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The word on the street is Hesseltine will give up his secrets in return for certain favors
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On 3 inches right now gentleman
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where
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Has anyone been by loti yet?
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Hoping for a Wednesday trip somewhere.... Have spud will travel @)
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The word on the street is Hesseltine will give up his secrets in return for certain favors
what kind of favors?? lol
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On 3 inches right now gentleman
GREAT!! if its 3 inches now by next sunday it should be really safe and I can take the kids out!! there mad at me because im going for a little bit Wednesday!!! Theres ice you just have to find :clap:
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Absolutely just gotta drive went to probably 5 different lakes a lot looking good for next weekend one walkable .
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The word on the street is Hesseltine will give up his secrets in return for certain favors
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I offered u to come and your to much of a yuppie to fish 2.5
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I offered u to come and your to much of a yuppie to fish 2.5
Na i was married long enough that i no longer have the that you young bucks have. Lost part of them in the divorce.
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Na i was married long enough that i no longer have the that you young bucks have. Lost part of them in the divorce.
Well there is only one way to regain them then lol
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what kind of favors?? lol
You know ;)
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I am jealous of those finding ice. Up here in the adirondacks I went inthe woods about 4 miles to one pond and it was a slushy mess on top of 1 1/2 -2 inches, not walkable.
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Today was a rough day for the ice...at least where I was. The snow that gel made 1/2" to 1" of white ice. Time for the deep freeze.
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colder weather is in the forecast !@! next week will all be talking about the fish we have caught so far
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2.5 id fish that
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2.5 id fish that
Well you gotta find it
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2.5 is def enough to fish... but can be a little hairy
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2.5 is def enough to fish... but can be a little hairy
Just keep your butt puckered and do the shuffle so you don't stay at one hole to long
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Just keep your butt puckered and do the shuffle so you don't stay at one hole to long
;D
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yeah I see!!
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Gas up the snowblowers gentlemen...not gonna be pretty in the north country the next few days. We haven't gotten that much snow in a while. Be safe, that much snow on ice is never good. Be Safe!
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Gas up the snowblowers gentlemen...not gonna be pretty in the north country the next few days. We haven't gotten that much snow in a while. Be safe, that much snow on ice is never good. Be Safe!
;D It ain't on the ground yet! I'll stick by my idea that the weather channel, and others, sensationalize the predictions and talk about the worst case scenario. We may get it, but not very likely.
Anyways, I'll be in my garage tonight putting the tracks on my wheeler. ;D
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;D It ain't on the ground yet! I'll stick by my idea that the weather channel, and others, sensationalize the predictions and talk about the worst case scenario. We may get it, but not very likely.
Anyways, I'll be in my garage tonight putting the tracks on my wheeler. ;D
well lets hope we don't get much snow , but they were calling for some big wind up your way that may help , get those tracks on bro , what shack did you get and do you get to keep this one for a while ;D
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well lets hope we don't get much snow , but they were calling for some big wind up your way that may help , get those tracks on bro , what shack did you get and do you get to keep this one for a while ;D
;D Got the Otter Pro Cabin (full insulated model (ice blue camo). Two man (one and 1/2 of me. Just a little bigger and a little heavier than the one from last year. The boys are all set for shelters now - so I can keep this one, if I like it. Don't know if I like the seats in it - I may have to do a redesign on that part.
See ya soon.
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Anybody been by loti yet?
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;D Got the Otter Pro Cabin (full insulated model (ice blue camo). Two man (one and 1/2 of me. Just a little bigger and a little heavier than the one from last year. The boys are all set for shelters now - so I can keep this one, if I like it. Don't know if I like the seats in it - I may have to do a redesign on that part.
See ya soon.
I was thinking the same thing
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Chapmans reported 1-4" on black. Gotta be careful. I'm headed to check moon and mud today... Can't take it anymore... ;D no reports from loti yet...
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what about perch? also moon lake had three inches on it the other day!!
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;D It ain't on the ground yet! I'll stick by my idea that the weather channel, and others, sensationalize the predictions and talk about the worst case scenario. We may get it, but not very likely.
Anyways, I'll be in my garage tonight putting the tracks on my wheeler. ;D
I can pretty much guarantee that Black Lake will get at least 1 ft of snow from this storm and potentially quite a bit more. I went to Oswego for meteorology for awhile and have been studying the weather for my whole life so I get excited about snow storms and significant weather events. It does suck though that this is coming just as the ice is building and starting to become fishable. Hopefully the wind will blow much of this off and it wont hurt too much.
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Anybody been by loti yet?
checked it out yesterday. Walked about 10 ft. then turned around. crack, crack, crack, crack--- that was enough.
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Did a drive about today, found an average of 1 to 2 inches (varied) at Hyde, LOTI, butterfield, and red. None safe. There were some folks out on moon, but I let that one be because it gets crowded very fast. Goose was 21/2 - 3 1/2 inch. Was out there for about an hour or two, it was very shallow. Much more than I remember it being. Anyway, its looking better but the snow could screw it up for us! We will see..
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Did a drive about today, found an average of 1 to 2 inches (varied) at Hyde, LOTI, butterfield, and red. None safe. There were some folks out on moon, but I let that one be because it gets crowded very fast. Goose was 21/2 - 3 1/2 inch. Was out there for about an hour or two, it was very shallow. Much more than I remember it being. Anyway, its looking better but the snow could screw it up for us! We will see..
Anywhere on the river is going to be alot shallower than you remember this year, water levels way down, I have never seen them this low.
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I heard perch had an inch or two on it. I spent a few hours on eel bay today with about 2.5 to 3" of good ice. Was crackling a bit but not to nerve racking as there was only about 2' of water. Really low... Cured the itch though. Only saw one perch on the ice. Felt good to get out finally... ;D
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How much snow was on Eel
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Heard some people were out fishing Coles creek today. Anyone check out the ice there?? Plan on driving around tomorrow looking for at least 3 in.
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How much snow was on Eel
Maybe two or three inches.... Real cold real shallow...
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Hey for you guys that have been around a long time and the guys that fish eel bay a lot.........how much is this low water going to effect us. I've only fished eel bay 1 time but I really liked it and I'm just wondering what you guys are predicting is going to happen. I guess im just wondering about all of the shallow water bays on lake Ontario because I haven't experienced a year yet with water this low and am just looking for some input from some one who may have seen a season like this before.
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I had really good luck in 2 fow last season while fishing Eel Bay
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I hole hopped all over and didn't see anything in most holes... Maybe if the snow doesn't kill it ill try and get out a little further this weekend... Should be good if the wind keeps the snow off... It was blowing hard today...
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I hole hopped all over and didn't see anything in most holes... Maybe if the snow doesn't kill it ill try and get out a little further this weekend... Should be good if the wind keeps the snow off... It was blowing hard today...
Took a ride over there yesterday to scout the ice in both places. Didn't see tracks on eel so I didn't go on it. Hopefully the wind doesn't trash the ice as it seemed like it stretched out a good ways. . . Same thing at LOTI only I did walk on that for a good ten feet- launch was sketchy at best as only two steps were taken before an abrupt turn around. Pressure ridge is back in the same place so if anyone is going there and it's covered with snow, be careful if you don't know where your going.
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Heard some people were out fishing Coles creek today. Anyone check out the ice there?? Plan on driving around tomorrow looking for at least 3 in.
Brandy brook has good ice so coles must be close to being fishable.......hopeful ly the snow blows off the ice....
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I can pretty much guarantee that Black Lake will get at least 1 ft of snow from this storm and potentially quite a bit more. I went to Oswego for meteorology for awhile and have been studying the weather for my whole life so I get excited about snow storms and significant weather events. It does suck though that this is coming just as the ice is building and starting to become fishable. Hopefully the wind will blow much of this off and it wont hurt too much.
Time will tell - it still ain't coming down yet - and - I studied weather a bit my self - used to do some flying ;) The models show the possibility bit like I said, it ain't here yet.
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its snowing hard in CNY utica area we got 5 inches in the past couple hours
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hopefully it stops soon but winter is here !!
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Yep getting pounded here in Mexico...already different than last year...will be the second run of the snowblower tomorrow, only ran it twice last year...
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Getting hit pretty good right now just south of the ADK's
Hopefully the wind keeps up.
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Looking to get out this weekend, but this snow doesn't help. Utica area is getting nailed right now. Any reports of good ice in the Adirondacks? Durant? Adirondack Lake?
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Gouverneur area is starting to get it pretty good now. >:(
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Time will tell - it still ain't coming down yet - and - I studied weather a bit my self - used to do some flying ;) The models show the possibility bit like I said, it ain't here yet.
>:( Time is here and so is the storm. 8" and it is coming. Will have to see what the totals are and what the lake looks like later in the day. When it lets up. I'm doing a little scouting for Friday AM.
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Phil your reports are always great, thanks! I am still 3-4 weeks away from ice fishing but I am just as excited watching how it is all coming together...
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I hope to fish somewhere this weekend. who didnt get snow lol.
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Oneida county delta/Oneida lakes got pounded!!
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We got pounded here in Cranberry, probably 16inches of powder since 9:00pm last night. still snowin but wont accumulate as much...but probably another 6 inches by the end of the day I'm guessing.
This really hurts the ice. This is the second dumping we have gotten in the last week or so
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my area ended up with about a foot of snow maybe plus/minus a little
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10" here and still coming down :'( So much for fishing this weekend.
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Have to be closing in on a foot in Eliazbethtown. If there is good ice anywhere its going to be rough going getting around...good thing I built a smitty sled for my clam.
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pounded here in tupper... had about 2-3 inches but thats trashed now
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we probably got about 20 inches give or take. my buddy put a tape measure on his deck that was completely cleared yesterday and measured 20 inches today. maybe a little blown in but still...a lot of snow in 8 hours. bad for the lakes though big time
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Blackmere, you ever fish silver lake? In all my years of going up there, I have never fished it but want to some time. ;D
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I'll be on Eel Saturday morning with my fishin buddy. If anyone wants to meet up, pm me- be glad to meet up with fellow shanty members.
I'll post later tomorrow with necessary info, i.e. ice conditions, how much food Was consumed, and how much tobacco spit was created ;)
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Is eel bay safe??
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Is eel bay safe??
I heard there were guys out there today... I was out a couple days ago there and there was 3" max... must be a bunch of snow on top now....
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I will be there tomorrow with my buddy early for the day Dogger. Shoot me a text or call. I will private msg ya cell num.
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I will be there tomorrow with my buddy early for the day Dogger. Shoot me a text or call. I will private msg ya cell num.
I'm headed elsewhere for the day.... ;D
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whats the word theres has to be good ice somewhere
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There's ice. You just need to go find it. ;D
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There's ice. You just need to go find it. ;D
I know I was just being a fool. seeing if anyone would post anything
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Not too bad of a pike today
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ooooohhhhhh you're gonna get bombarded with requests asking....no, demanding to know where you fished. ;D
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Nice fish, glad to see you made it out on the ice
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nice snake eater :thumbsup:
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Hog ;D ;D ;D
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its very nice !!
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Anyone fish Mud lake
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Anyone fish Mud lake
which one, theres about 25 in the adirondacks. ;D
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That is a HOG!
Nice!!
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Is there one by black lake
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Ermahgerd whered you catch it how deep with what what GPS coords!
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congrats on the pike
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nice one that pike is huge!! looks like a black lake pike LOL
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Cranberry Lake Fire & Rescue Department ·
16 hours ago · ..
PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE LAKE. Due to all the snow and lack of cold weather the lake is not safe to ride or walk on.
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I figured some brave man will be zippin across the lake today, but maybe not with the 20inches of fresh snow from the other day. Hopefully no one tries it because it doesn't look good, with many brown spots
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As promised, here's my Eel bay report. About 2-3" of ice, topped with 3-5" of slush, then add another 5-10" of snow and you got current conditions. The walk was horrendous, and the fishing was even worse. Spoke to roughly 30 people that came off and 95% got skunked and the ones that didn't, got two or three perch. People started leaving a little after 9 with the majority gone by 11.
Spoke to coast guard and they said they couldn't get out of their hover yesterday anywhere on LOTI. The snow really gummed things up.
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I think I may have spoken to you when I got on the ice, we caught about a dozen perch in the three inch size range and said the heck with it and left, not quite enough ice for my liking with all this snow.
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Yes Fishon35 is correct! (Eel Bay) The ice is horrible and I would say it wont get better for awhile. I was there and measured 2 in ice in most places.....drilled 1 hole with buddy and it was cracking like crazy.....no thanks! Didnt even bother to get out a rod! Talked with quite a few guys and most didnt even get a bite and no flags. So we headed to Chippewa Bay.......(did not see anyone on Goose Bay) same thing only 10-15 in of snow with 8-12in of slush and water and 3 in of ice......fished for 2 hours and caught an 8" perch a 9" perch and 4 2"dinks. Bad, bad day.....and drove all the way from Oneida Lake. But it felt dam good to be out there for the first time! Think we will wait and see what next weekend brings.
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too funny waldo ... ijust typed that word for word almost and it didnt post!... we drove from marcellus...started at eel bay offf by 9:30 went to LOTI spud bar went through at the ramp with ease...ended up at chipewa till 2....bunch 0f 3-4" perch with 1) 9" perch
tough going everywhere.......it was good to get out and get started! ;D ;D
the itch has subsided now......now waiting for otisco to get going!
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found some good ice today, will be on it in the morning....
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Anyone know whats going on with the TI Bait Shop Website? I tried to go on today, but my computer told me no :P Lots of warnings and red flags.
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Yeah they had a virus....its best to call. 315-482-9903. She said they are working on a new one currently. Good luck :tipup:
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found some good ice today, will be on it in the morning....
Lucky you- good luck
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found some good ice today, will be on it in the morning....
how did it go? hopefully your flags flew high and the jigging was good
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Now that everyone is out fishing...how about some bait prices through the north country? More than last year?
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My guy is the same as last year. $6 per cup for fatheads or rosies, $5.50 per dozen for medium shiners, and $9 for a dozen suckers. I use country pets in Hudson Falls as much as I can. Great bait, and good service.
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My guy is the same as last year. $6 per cup for fatheads or rosies, $5.50 per dozen for medium shiners, and $9 for a dozen suckers. I use country pets in Hudson Falls as much as I can. Great bait, and good service.
how big are the suckers?
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hows the fishing going??
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how big are the suckers?
They range from 4" to 6", and sometimes slightly bigger.
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Did anyone head over to Eel Bay today? I heard rumors that slush was firming up but I haven't been over myself. Really curious to see how our low water levels impact fishing in shallow bays on the River this year. If I make it over to Wellesley tomorrow I'll give a report.
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So...... After making a run to Eel and getting skunked on Wed I am a bit worried about the trip I have planned again for there this year with the kids staying at the Eel bay cabins. Was never looking for trophys out of there...... just to keep the kids entertained and chasing flags which they did last year. A little concerned if Eel stays dead like it is we will have to maybe go to LOTI which I have never fished before. Just curious if we end up going there can we get into some pike close to the state ramp or would I have to trek the kids and my father all the way to the shallow areas on the west end of the lake??
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So...... After making a run to Eel and getting skunked on Wed I am a bit worried about the trip I have planned again for there this year with the kids staying at the Eel bay cabins. Was never looking for trophys out of there...... just to keep the kids entertained and chasing flags which they did last year. A little concerned if Eel stays dead like it is we will have to maybe go to LOTI which I have never fished before. Just curious if we end up going there can we get into some pike close to the state ramp or would I have to trek the kids and my father all the way to the shallow areas on the west end of the lake??
You don't need to go far at LOTI. A buddy was at Eel yesterday and gave me his report.
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Anybody fishing Hawkins point yet?
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So...... After making a run to Eel and getting skunked on Wed I am a bit worried about the trip I have planned again for there this year with the kids staying at the Eel bay cabins. Was never looking for trophys out of there...... just to keep the kids entertained and chasing flags which they did last year. A little concerned if Eel stays dead like it is we will have to maybe go to LOTI which I have never fished before. Just curious if we end up going there can we get into some pike close to the state ramp or would I have to trek the kids and my father all the way to the shallow areas on the west end of the lake??
I fish LOTI a lot and i always fish the deeper part of it. i catch plenty of pike and i believe the perch fishing is a little better out there in the deeper part. just my .02 :tipup:
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Does anyone know if sackets harbor bay or henderson has any safe ice?
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Ice is still a little sketchy on the Raquette in Colton. Fished yesterday and had a snowmobiler go threw20 yards from my shack and 4 people went threw in the process of getting it out but we finally got it on shore and everyone ended up safe! Took us two and a half hours to get it out. And yes sadely it was the only thing that i pulled out of a hole that day :(
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Ice is still a little sketchy on the Raquette in Colton. Fished yesterday and had a snowmobiler go threw20 yards from my shack and 4 people went threw in the process of getting it out but we finally got it on shore and everyone ended up safe! Took us two and a half hours to get it out. And yes sadely it was the only thing that i pulled out of a hole that day :(
glad everyone got out safely....the ice is very deceiving everywhere this year. I'm surprised that there are not more reports of people going through the ice on snowmobiles.
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nobody has touched cranberry yet with a sled suprisingly, but good because it is probably unsafe.
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any info on fern lake conditions?
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any info on fern lake conditions?
Which one? The one near lake placid has had snowmobiles on it for a bit
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anybody been on payne lake ?
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Been out on lake Champlain and there is good ice in quite a few good spots. Also, went out on chazy lake...got skunked and chateaugay lake is looking pretty good.
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Anyone know what time chapmans opens?
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Anyone know what time chapmans opens?
WEB Page (http://www.chapmansblacklake.com/)
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anybody been on Payne lake ?
I was out on Payne a couple times last week by the end of the week there was about 7.5". Only ventured out about 75yds from the boat launch.
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I took a ride Saturday up to Speculator for something to do. There were a couple guys out on Piseco Lake, and on Oxbow Lake. Everywhere else was empty.
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I was out on Payne a couple times last week by the end of the week there was about 7.5". Only ventured out about 75yds from the boat launch.
how was the bite? we fished hyde today... slow.
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how was the bite? we fished hyde today... slow.
Was out for about 4 hours with nothing. Fished Hyde Saturday marked 1 and pulled up 1 16" Large Mouth. Bite has been really slow.
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Which one? The one near lake placid has had snowmobiles on it for a bit
yes...was just wondering if it was worth the trip ice wise...
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OK.......So I got recruited by my sons Boy Scout Troop to join the annual Cranberry lake winter campout. They stay at an adults camp on the lake in tents and have ice fished the last 4 years they have gone and caught NOTHING. Would LOVE some of you familiar with the lake to maybe give me a bit of direction so maybe we could change that statistic this time around. I have never been to Cranberry lake. They generally fish close walking relatively close walking distance from the camp. After Googling the address it appears the camp is on south side of Matilda Bay , which is on the northeast point of the lake, south of Chipmunk Bay. Is that a bay that’s worth fishing?? Have they just not caught anything cause it’s a “dead” bay in the winter?? Not sure if they would be interested in “breaking from the norm” of just fishing in the bay the camp is on, but is they are is there public access close by to there where I could get them somewhere within a close walk to get into some little pike or something?? Not looking for secret “monster fish” grounds. Just something where we have a shot to pull a fish or two through the ice.
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Was out for about 4 hours with nothing. Fished Hyde Saturday marked 1 and pulled up 1 16" Large Mouth. Bite has been really slow.
seems pretty slow everywhere. we headed north trying to get onto a different pond... our go-to spot is slow but i guess we didnt change our luck... saw half a dozen gills and a few perch on the cam but nothing else. and i only got two gills to bite. they were super finicky. i will say though that i think its a beautiful lake and probably worth another shot but not knowing it all that well we werent even sure where to fish on it. hope things pick up for you guys and everyone else.
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We went Sunday to a small lake nearby. Ice was down right dangerous in spots. Bite was pretty much non existant. We got two dink perch, and marked a bunch of fish. Warm temps this week will all but ruin what ice we have. Oh well, hopefully we can rebuild some better ice this time!
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I think this warm spell will help more than hurt actually.
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I fished Hyde and it was very slow. A couple of guys caught 5 Northern and a bass, we caught one Northern. Fished from 8-130. 6-8 inches of ice out there.
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nice haul! the dogs look kind of confused that that crappie came out of that hole lol.
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Just getting started fishing up here in the north country. I am still trying to learn how to get to certain places but I am happy to read everyone's reviews. I have only hit 3 bodies of water (ice) thus far but am trying. Thank you all for your updates and the more I learn the area the more I will post.
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Ice conditions up north are starting to look a bit crappy...warm weather and rain is killing our crappy ice...yuk
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Sounds like a good day :tipup:
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Ice conditions up north are starting to look a bit crappy...warm weather and rain is killing our crappy ice...yuk
Just when things are looking up our season gets shorter. My son is going to be very upset when I don't take him out on the water This weekend.
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should be good for the ice, temps drop next week Feb is projected to be colder than normal should freeze up better and with no snow hopefully
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Looking for Perch Lake ice conditions if anyone has been there. Any info would be appreciated.
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anyone know what the bait at Red Roof Inn in Tupper is like this year? Size, Cost, kinds (suckers?) Thanks
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Looking for Perch Lake ice conditions if anyone has been there. Any info would be appreciated.
two more posts and you'll have access to the reports and conditions board.
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fished mile arm bay on black lake today...todays haul, 5 pike, 2 bass (released unharmed) 16 crappie, and 20 blue gill...oh ya and 6 pig belly perch...heres my first crappie thru the ice this year...(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t232/silvrbck136/0109131128_zpsa729c030.jpg)
Nice haul. I need to get on some nice waters like that
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Ok thank you.
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Nice looking dogs....hunts2long
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fished mile arm bay on black lake today...todays haul, 5 pike, 2 bass (released unharmed) 16 crappie, and 20 blue gill...oh ya and 6 pig belly perch...heres my first crappie thru the ice this year...(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t232/silvrbck136/0109131128_zpsa729c030.jpg)
Nice haul ;D
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fished mile arm bay on black lake today...todays haul, 5 pike, 2 bass (released unharmed) 16 crappie, and 20 blue gill...oh ya and 6 pig belly perch...heres my first crappie thru the ice this year...(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t232/silvrbck136/0109131128_zpsa729c030.jpg)
Anyone who fishes Mile Arm knows those two dogs... and how they like to run off with your gear!
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Gonna give it hell and hope ice is good enough for tomorrow on black lake!!!
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Gonna give it hell and hope ice is good enough for tomorrow on black lake!!!
Tight lines and be safe
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oh yeh i know the dogs they ran away with somthing from me before
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Thats a golden have 2 myself always walking around the house with something in there mouth
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be safe on black lake, out on rollway bay yesterday and there was a Can Am side by side through the ice, only the roll cage was above ice by a foot or two....not good
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How was the ice in general though besides the 1100lb machine going through ;D
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6-8 inches but it was layered...soft layer in the middle. I dont know how it held up after today, definitely not the conditions i would drive a Can Am side by side on but to each his own.
Hope the rain continues and then we get some arctic air to make everything turn to solid ice
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Thats a golden have 2 myself always walking around the house with something in there mouth
Mine tries to see how many toys she can get in her mouth at once......then when I give her a cookie, she panics, cant drop the toys but wants the cookie, very funny to watch.
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be safe on black lake, out on rollway bay yesterday and there was a Can Am side by side through the ice, only the roll cage was above ice by a foot or two....not good
No offence but they might as well been driving a s10 those side by sides ned about 8-10" anyone who puts on b4 that is a fool. Im not sayin to talk crap but really guys we r smarter then this.
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They are a heavy mine is a 1050 lbs and thats a mid size would have to say min 8''
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They are a heavy mine is a 1050 lbs and thats a mid size would have to say min 8''
Yea. We all know better people r just getting getty
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ya I know I wouldn't have been risking that Side by Side, but they were anxious I guess.
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Anyubody fishing waddington massena area today? Hows the ice? There r some guys on lake ozonia but it looks slick!!!!!!!
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After looking at temp forecasts this Sat I was hopefull that I might get to try Chaumont out for the first time this coming Wed b4 I have to get back to work for a stretch......... Just checked the current conditions on my phone and the weather station at Watertown airport is recording 20mph sustained W winds with gusts to 40!!>:( >:( Not going to play nice with the crappy ice that might have been left to try and rebuild. Not looking promising for my Wed Fishing trip.
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I recommend you hold off. Fished it sat with decent ice but when we left, conditions changed. We also had really warm temps sun.
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Heading to Cranberry Lake tomorrow. Gotta check on my camp after all the snow. Gonna try to fish as well, anyone have any idea how the ice is at the public beach?
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I wouldn't recommend the ice, but give it a shot. have not been out there myself, after this warm weekend I am going to give it a week or so to deep freeze ;)
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2 guys just went thru the ice down at the stump fields...the ice is not safe guys....
That is Whitehouse Bay?
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Hope they r allright. How do u guys think conditions will be by the weekend??
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My buddy drove by chaumont today. Where we were Saturday is open water.
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we also had a snowmobiler go thru the ice in massena, and he hasnt been recovered yet, the dive team is still searching...stay off the ice guys..we can all go when it refreezes to safe thickness....
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Here's the link.
http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Divers-Search-For-Missing-Snowmobiler-186942281.html (http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Divers-Search-For-Missing-Snowmobiler-186942281.html)
Tragic. Prayers for the family
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So sad for sure
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Perch Lake! Any word on the condition of Perch Lake out there?
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YES that is Whitehouse Bay....i havent heard anymore on the guys that went in but we also had a snowmobiler go thru the ice in massena, and he hasnt been recovered yet, the dive team is still searching...stay off the ice guys..we can all go when it refreezes to safe thickness....
Haven't quite figured out what sort of Darwin Candidate takes his machine on a river (ya know, flowing water and all) after 3-4 days of temps approaching the 60's and rain?
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I guess I'm headed north again this weekend.......some below zero temps starting tomorrow for the black lake area and a forecasted high of 0 and low of -17 for Monday! I would also like to say R.I.P to the fellow fisherman that passed.
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they recovered his body, mid 40's guy, 15 feet of water, 2 inches of ice...50 yards from boat launch...
sad
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I guess I'm headed north again this weekend.......some below zero temps starting tomorrow for the black lake area and a forecasted high of 0 and low of -17 for Monday! I would also like to say R.I.P to the fellow fisherman that passed.
Which weather forecast you looking at? Don't think we are in for that kind of cold. It's coming, but not as "hard" as we would like.
Tonight Jan 16
Snow Showers Late
34°F Observed High 1:45 pm
Low 22°F
Thu Jan 17
High 19°
Low -1°
Fri Jan 18
High 20°
Low 19°
Sat Jan 19
High 36°
Low 25°
Sun Jan 20
High 29°
Low -3°
Mon Jan 21
High 7°
Low -5°
Tue Jan 22
High 8°
Low 0°
Wed Jan 23
High 10°
Low 1°
Thu Jan 24
High 17°
Low 12°
Fri Jan 25
High 27°
Low 11°
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thanks FFP those are about the same temps i'm looking at on 3 different sites
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well we are getting -14 tomorrow night with temps falling to around zero tomorrow. I bet we get colder than they call for, usually do..
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Checked out Grass, Red, Moon and Payne lakes tonight. Walked a little over 100' onto grass had 5.5 inches of ice 1.5 solid blue ice 4 of white. Red lake could not get to the ice to check, talked to a couple of guys that were just coming off of Moon said there was about 5.5 inches of ice there also, they also said that they had been able to get right out onto Hyde today. The actual slip at Payne still as not good today but if you go off either side of it there was almost 6 inches of Ice with right around an inch of clear blue. If the weather does as they are saying looks like we will be set for the weekend just not sure about Red lake.
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What do yo mean you couldn't get to the ice? shore ice gone?
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Nothing safer then that white ice...be smart the north country doesn't need to loose another.
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Has anyone fished Hawkins point this year?
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Is there going to be safe ice tomorrow on black lake?
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Is there going to be safe ice tomorrow on black lake?
Yes there will/is.
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Has anyone fished Hawkins point this year?
i tried to myself but the ice wasnt in yet, and its gonna be late if at all for this year....[
Yup I agree with Slver here. That is one spot you do not want to take chances with, WAY to much current.
If your looking for somewhere possibly to fish think Brandy brook or some bays out that way as those areas should still be semi ok in spots, but like with any ice, walk slow and check ice thickness regularly..
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Yup I agree with Slver here. That is one spot you do not want to take chances with, WAY to much current.
If your looking for somewhere possibly to fish think Brandy brook or some bays out that way as those areas should still be semi ok in spots, but like with any ice, walk slow and check ice thickness regularly..
I have personally already fished it three time this year. I was wondering if it had refroze yet. I will be there tomorrow morning fishing it at 5am if anyone would like to join.
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I have personally already fished it three time this year. I was wondering if it had refroze yet. I will be there tomorrow morning fishing it at 5am if anyone would like to join.
I had fished it 10 times atleast, however when the ice went out I quit going and will not go back there until we get atleast a few more days of below freezing temps.
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I think I saw you out there a few times. If you had that hoodie on in your profile picture, then I deff saw you out there. haha. Next time I will come introduce myself.
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I think I saw you out there a few times. If you had that hoodie on in your profile picture, then I deff saw you out there. haha. Next time I will come introduce myself.
Yes do so, just look for the good lookin guy, Thats me :P
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Thank you very much....just looking for a dynamite spot to bring the little ones for some nice eyes.
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I was going to say to you guys who keep talking about your good looks that you should start another thread!!! :sick:
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In reference to Brandy Brook; Has ANYONE had a decent day with perch there this ice season? Anything under 9'' does not count. Last year was my first year fishing BB and I really was into the jumbos from 1st ice - mid January. The only thing going on there are cigar sized stocker walleye in the half dozen times I've been there thus far. I've only lived in North Country now for a little over a year and maybe last year was a fluke perch wise there but I just can't believe how awful the perch fishing has been there thus far. Either way, I start back for the eyes Monday. Was just wondering if I was the only one striking out there. As for Coles, plenty of micro perch in the 3 hours I put up with that place for.
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We had our first real trip this morning. The boys and I had a great time, we caught a quarter pail of perch, a small largemouth and a 25" chain pick. Let the bass and pick go, bass is out of season and we practice catch and release on game fish (mostly). I would never take them out on suspect ice but thank you for the warning, I will make sure the conditions are ideal before making the hour and fourth five minute drive up lol.
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You guys see that guy who's truck sunk in Oneida lake lmfao
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You guys see that guy who's truck sunk in Oneida lake lmfao
It didn't happen on Oneida or in NY.
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Did any ice up there survive the winds??
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I would not bring any kids onto Hawkins Point period.... Way too many other places to fish that is a lot safer for kids
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Hey ya'll,
been on site for two years, finally registered... Looking for a fresh report on Cranberry Lake, ADk ice conditions. Want to go up for a few days n camp on ice n fish for pike. Enough ice for a snowmachince?
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now that you have 3 posts you can view the reports and conditions board.
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Hey guys just a quick piece of advice.......visit chapmans bait in black lake sometime if you get the chance they are great people and the store is awesome. I went in there today for the first time and was really impressed. They even had fin-bor augers!
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How's the ice around Ogdensburg area on the big river?
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How's the ice around Ogdensburg area on the big river?
Wheathouse is just getting some ice. Maybe will be some on it this weekend. I'm sure there will be.
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Hey guys just a quick piece of advice.......visit chapmans bait in black lake sometime if you get the chance they are great people and the store is awesome. I went in there today for the first time and was really impressed. They even had fin-bor augers!
and he had 2 piece spuds to for a great price ;D
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Walleye are in at Coles Creek which is between Waddington and Massena. Many people are reporting they are catching up to 9 pounders
Not sure who you been talking to but me and the team have been there everyday, either one or many of us at a time and there has been very few keepers out there in the last 2 weeks, To say "they are in" is kinda leading people on, I have seen literally 20 or so men leave the ice on a daily basis without a single fish. Can they be caught ? YES but they are far and few apart at this stage, the big rush was first ice , as always it's good then peders out just like it has , just like EVERY year for the last 25 years! There is much better spots then coles for Walleye...Just saying
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Thanks guys hoping for trip up to the big river in the next month or so. I have access to some other areas for main river pike that I would love to try out.
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Not sure who you been talking to but me and the team have been there everyday, either one or many of us at a time and there has been very few keepers out there in the last 2 weeks, To say "they are in" is kinda leading people on, I have seen literally 20 or so men leave the ice on a daily basis without a single fish. Can they be caught ? YES but they are far and few apart at this stage, the big rush was first ice , as always it's good then peders out just like it has , just like EVERY year for the last 25 years! There is much better spots then coles for Walleye...Just saying
Glad someone called that out.....Coles and Brandy are very poor spots to catch walleye that are legal. First ice I was there and it was good, the very next day coles was dead
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Any one have info on crystal lake or clear lake ??? Thinking of trying there this weekend
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Will be on red lake tomorrow
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coles creek is hit and miss for eyes,ive seen good bites after dark
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Anyone been fishing around the colton/potsdam area? wondering how the ice is, but i'd imagine its gotta be walkable possible wheeler ready by now with all this cold. I want to bring a friend who's never been this weekend.
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Anyone been fishing around the colton/potsdam area? wondering how the ice is, but i'd imagine its gotta be walkable possible wheeler ready by now with all this cold. I want to bring a friend who's never been this weekend.
Colton is prob. good, have not seen much ice in Potsdam yet....
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I would not bring any kids onto Hawkins Point period.... Way too many other places to fish that is a lot safer for kids
All I know of Hawkins point was good fishing, did not know the dangers that lurked up there. Like I said prior, I would make damn sure I was going on safe ice if I was traveling 2hrs up there. We can continue to talk about fishing and not about who would go where with their children.
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made our first trip up north and fished hyde a few weeks ago and seemed as though everyone we talked to had tried to steer us more toward red. since we are kinda new to that area i was wondering if someone that fishes those areas could inbox me and give me some info about pros and cons of each place. which are better for jigging and which are better for tip ups and such. only going to make a few trips up this year. so not trying to invade or anything lol. i appreciate it if anyone would offer some friendly tips. if not thats fine too. with the price of gas and bait it would just be nice to know where the most productive places are.
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made our first trip up north and fished hyde a few weeks ago and seemed as though everyone we talked to had tried to steer us more toward red. since we are kinda new to that area i was wondering if someone that fishes those areas could inbox me and give me some info about pros and cons of each place. which are better for jigging and which are better for tip ups and such. only going to make a few trips up this year. so not trying to invade or anything lol. i appreciate it if anyone would offer some friendly tips. if not thats fine too. with the price of gas and bait it would just be nice to know where the most productive places are.
Wheres hyde? Most the people on this north country thread are St. Law county area.
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Spent the weekend on Chaumont and nailed the perch. It is nice to drill and find 7-12 inches of ice. I lost an ice creeper at the state launch I think, if anyone found it I can describe. Thanks. 2 dogs
Also, the bait at the hardware store is great and one scoop of perch minnows gets you 60-70 minnows.
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u536/jjvirginia/chaumont_zps54678a53.jpg)
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Wheres hyde? Most the people on this north country thread are St. Law county area.
part of indian river lakes jefferson county. saw something about red lake on here so i thought maybe this might cover those lakes as well. pretty sure most of them are in theresa.
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Wheres hyde? Most the people on this north country thread are St. Law county area.
Google (http://www.fishingnotes.com/lakeinfo.php?id=23340) - ;D
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Google (http://www.fishingnotes.com/lakeinfo.php?id=23340) - ;D
Google-- hyde Bay Cooperstown NY.
Not northern ny.
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huh thats funny cause i didnt say hyde bay... and know i didnt drive to cooperstown i drove north to theresa past watertown and on the way back drove by guffin and chaumont to check it out. maybe you googled it wrong? :whistle:
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"The Indian River Lakes system, located on the St. Lawrence River plain in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, consists of 18 natural lakes. They range from shallow, highly productive warm water lakes to deep, cold water lakes. The system provides a unique opportunity to fish for a variety of species in a relatively small geographic area."
copy and pasted from nydec website.... think i may have the right thread
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Has anyone on here been to Perch lake recently? I have not been there in years, but was thinking about hitting it up again.
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heard that... may have to go check it out sometime. thank you :)
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we were at perch lake saturday. fishin was alittle slow. seems the pickeral are taking over because thats about all we caught besides a good sized small mouth bass. theres 10 to 11 inches of ice and no snow. :tipup:
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(http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t232/silvrbck136/0127131725_zps7551458c.jpg)
caught this on 6 lb test on my jig pole today in the st lawrence...biggest fish ive ever caught...and i put it right back down the hole after a quick photo opp...took over an hour to ice the dam thing...
Nice job! I have had a few run ins like that myself, fun but a waste of time, how many eyes are swimming by you during that battle... Still fun though!
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"The Indian River Lakes system, located on the St. Lawrence River plain in Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties, consists of 18 natural lakes. They range from shallow, highly productive warm water lakes to deep, cold water lakes. The system provides a unique opportunity to fish for a variety of species in a relatively small geographic area."
copy and pasted from nydec website.... think i may have the right thread
You have reached a great achievement. You are better at googling than I.
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::) didnt have to google it i had been there and knew it should have been under this thread. tight lines my friend ;)
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::) didnt have to google it i had been there and knew it should have been under this thread. tight lines my friend ;)
genius
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listen i asked a simple question... you were a smart@$% and i returned your attitude.. if you would like to keep this going pm me and we can fight in private... if you wanna get the last word in than thats fine too. im tired of people like you on here trying to make people look stupid for asking a question about something. its not a soap opera and i honestly have better things to do than argue with you because you misunderstood what i was asking which honestly was fair considering i didnt specify hyde LAKE. that was my fault.
now if anyone has any HELPFUL information about the area i would still enjoy getting some and would be very thankful for it.
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listen i asked a simple question... you were a smart@$% and i returned your attitude.. if you would like to keep this going pm me and we can fight in private... if you wanna get the last word in than thats fine too. im tired of people like you on here trying to make people look stupid for asking a question about something. its not a soap opera and i honestly have better things to do than argue with you because you misunderstood what i was asking which honestly was fair considering i didnt specify hyde LAKE. that was my fault.
now if anyone has any HELPFUL information about the area i would still enjoy getting some and would be very thankful for it.
"Wheres hyde? Most the people on this north country thread are St. Law county area. "
How is that smart?
Thanks though.
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Google-- hyde Bay Cooperstown NY.
Not northern ny.
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Great entertainment!
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thank you fishforpike. so ... a little off topic... or maybe back on lol. hows everyone been doing. we fished down around lakeview today near sandy pond.. i caught a 3 or 4 lb largemouth, some real nice gills and the bf got some nice gills and a decent pike. saw a lot of fish on the camera but man were they finicky! wish i coulda iced half of what i saw, they just didnt wanna bite, tried everything. got a third of a bucket though. man i woulda loved to keep that bass :(
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Great entertainment!
Agreed
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Black Lake has been relatively "hot". Probably about time to get into the mid-winter "blues" - "doldrums" - whatever you want to call it when the fish seem to just turn off. We got about 8" of snow through the day today, that should slow down the car and truck traffic on the lake ;D
Any time you want to give Black Lake a shot there, bluetickchick, shoot me a PM and I'll try to steer you in a decent direction.
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thanks! will definately take you up on that sometime. we got three inches and got sleeted and rained on today fishing. but still a good time. :tipup:
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nice catch!
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Nice, healthy looking eye. Good going. :clap: :flex:
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thats a nice walleye for sure
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nice eye
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sounds like a damn good morning. congrats!!
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Black Lake has been relatively "hot". Probably about time to get into the mid-winter "blues" - "doldrums" - whatever you want to call it when the fish seem to just turn off. We got about 8" of snow through the day today, that should slow down the car and truck traffic on the lake ;D
Any time you want to give Black Lake a shot there, bluetickchick, shoot me a PM and I'll try to steer you in a decent direction.
Wow, what a difference, we only got two inches in Redwood, it will all be gone tomorrow though.
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nice eye man
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Anybody on here been up to Lincoln pond this year? Probably going to bring the boys out for some musky fishing on tip ups and then try to tackle some crappie.
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Congrats on the eye :)
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thanks guys, almost didnt have him, he spit the hook as i was bringin him up..had to stick my arm into the frgn water to grab it..lol, soakd but well worth it...caught a few more eyes, 2 sturgeon and a 12 inch pig perch...all by 9 am...
Glad you got out early? It makes all the difference on the walleyes.
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nice eye! glad to see you had a good day out there!
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the perch bite was pretty good on eel bay last weekend.
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the perch bite was pretty good on eel bay last weekend.
GREAT!! Have been hoping to hear that. Have our second "guy" trip planned there again in a few weeks with my boys at the cabins there. Got skunked there once early this season. Was hoping to hear better fishing starting there b4 our trip. Hope to keep the kids busy again chasing flags like last year. With any luck the pike will move in now ;D
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ya, thanks for the help and puttin me on the spot, thats really what made the difference... helping each other catch fish should be the norm, i caught 3 more eyes but no keepers, and coles was a bust, ended up going to the marina up by barnhart and pounded the perch....another guy iced a huge pike while i was there
weird my family use to own that island haha, man I miss the river
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hey guys me an my buddy live in buffalo and we are in need of ice. need some helpful tips on where to go willing to make the trip for the weekend. Just looking for some safe ice and fish, Thanks for the help
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Let's keep this thread going.....who's been on the perch lately. I've been doing horrible.
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This cranberry lake sounds good....love to give it a go. can i get some help with directions from TI bait and tackle please.
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heading to pearch lake in the am . havent fished it in years anyone having any luck there .
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Got into some pretty good walleyes a few days ago! My PB, no measurement, quick pic and right back down the hole she went.
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Got into some pretty good walleyes a few days ago! My PB, no measurement, quick pic and right back down the hole she went.
Nice. ;D
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Got into some pretty good walleyes a few days ago! My PB, no measurement, quick pic and right back down the hole she went.
Great fish :thumbsup: and nice job on the release
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fished my little hot spot for perch yesterday with my buddy from iceshanty, 5 foot of water, hundreds of dink perch, and had about a 12 lb pike come right to our jigs over and over but wouldnt bite...it was awesome to watch that huge fish just beneath us tho.....
absolutely love it too!
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Got into some pretty good walleyes a few days ago! My PB, no measurement, quick pic and right back down the hole she went.
Not gonna give away the spot, but I think I have seen you fish there with your dad before. Your dad had the homemade automatic fisherman/jaw jacker right?
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sure does look awfully familiar in the background... ::)
Shhh!! ;) And yes c07pernice, i Think i may have fished with you at Brandy with M Regan one day??
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Shhh!! ;) And yes c07pernice, i Think i may have fished with you at Brandy with M Regan one day??
HAHA, I thought you were someone totally different. But yeah , we did! You fishin the derby this weekend in the burge ?
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Nope was unable to make it this year. Gunna try and fish the cranberry derby and in a few weeks!
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Has anyone been on Sixberry or Lake of the Woods? There is nothing on the reports and conditions page. I was planning to try it next week. Thanks
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Fished LOTI last Sunday. Some snow on top of the ice then was a bit of a problem walking. Dug down to the ice about 6-8 inches. Fish bite was in spurts but did mange 32 decent perch and one small pike. Beautiful sunny day but cold.
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Soory man looked too quick thought it was lake of the isles , my bad!
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Fished LOTI last Sunday. Some snow on top of the ice then was a bit of a problem walking. Dug down to the ice about 6-8 inches. Fish bite was in spurts but did mange 32 decent perch and one small pike. Beautiful sunny day but cold.
Soory man looked too quick thought it was lake of the isles , my bad!
Was going to say...no trout?
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nice fish.
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Nice fish!
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nice fish
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I'm trying to find a spot to take my kids fishing this week. Anyone catching pike on Perch Lake?
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good day at coles creek...
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wow that last one is FAT
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Coles Creek is the place to be if you come up north! That is for sure
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nice fish
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Pretty Good Week in the North Country so far @)
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nice fish guys
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How has the fishing been at Coles Creek or Brandy Brook?
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nice eye.
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If only you could catch walleye like that
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Everyone be safe on the ice! R.I.P to the two snowmobilers whos lifes were taken last night in Parishville on Rainbow falls Resivoir. Braaapp on Brothers!
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that was my fishing partner with his dad. he lost his dad and a friend of the family. He loved his dad like we all do. and I talked with the other guy involved last night they did everything they could to save them. rip and keep on fishing I know there are some big walleye up there just save a few for the rest of us. This family lives the outdoors life. great sportsmen.
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Had two good days at LOTI. Long drive but was worth the trips. Water clear enough to site fish (in shanty). Caught 30 decent perch on Monday 3/4 and 26 today. Some big slobs today one was 13 1/4. GREAT day to end my season.
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This pike was from chateaugay lake this weekend! Not sure weight or length.
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Nice pike. :)
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nice looking pike
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This pike was from chateaugay lake this weekend! Not sure weight or length.
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51" 23lbs
I work with him. Nice fish for sure. That picture does not do it justice. Hesseltine where did you get that picture as he does not share those type of things with many people.
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Awesome Chat Gator, there are lots of big ones in there, there are alot of hesltines's in Chateaugay area I bet someone is related ;)
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that was my fishing partner with his dad. he lost his dad and a friend of the family. He loved his dad like we all do. and I talked with the other guy involved last night they did everything they could to save them. rip and keep on fishing I know there are some big walleye up there just save a few for the rest of us. This family lives the outdoors life. great sportsmen.
Very sorry
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51" 23lbs
I work with him. Nice fish for sure. That picture does not do it justice. Hesseltine where did you get that picture as he does not share those type of things with many people.
It was sent to me by one of my parents friends. My parents live on the lower lake. Congrats to him not many pike in there like that. I should have blurred his face out before I posted it. I'll delete my post if he wants.
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It was sent to me by one of my parents friends. My parents live on the lower lake. Congrats to him not many pike in there like that. I should have blurred his face out before I posted it. I'll delete my post if he wants.
No I am sure it is fine, I was just trying to figure out if you new him. Eddy has caught 3 fish there all year. That 1, a 9lber and a runner. Cracks me up because he fishes almost everyday and finally it payed off!
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Last Nights PIG. Wanted to let her go, she swallowed the darn hook all 3 hooks were in her throat. Blead pretty bad so I decided to keep her instead of sending her to die. Normall anything over 25" I let go anymore. She was 28 1/2 inches.
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(http://i1087.photobucket.com/albums/j478/icefisherman17/bigwalter_zps554463ee.png) Caught yesterday on the st. Lawrence
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i need to catch me some eyes
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nice eyes fellas ;) hopefully we can find ourselves some of those on Tupper this weekend
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No I am sure it is fine, I was just trying to figure out if you new him. Eddy has caught 3 fish there all year. That 1, a 9lber and a runner. Cracks me up because he fishes almost everyday and finally it payed off!
Glad his dedication payed off. Man those got be done long days. Lol. Few of my buddies that fish there haven't done that well this year either. Nice walleye !
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Awesome Chat Gator, there are lots of big ones in there, there are alot of hesltines's in Chateaugay area I bet someone is related ;)
Born an raised in chateaugay. Now I live in yuppie ville aka Maryland lol. At least I can still fish for perch an eyes through the hard stuff down here.
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does anyone know the ice thickness on BLACK LAKE
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does anyone know the ice thickness on BLACK LAKE
As of Sunday afternoon - 13-18". 18 on the main lake -more in the bays - 13 in areas of current. Shoreline was still solid.
The lower end of the lake has opened up, but that is normal and not generally fishable anyways.
Saw a real party out on Rollaway Saturday - 8 or more full size pickups in one small area and a small airplane landed and joined them.
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that was my fishing partner with his dad. he lost his dad and a friend of the family. He loved his dad like we all do. and I talked with the other guy involved last night they did everything they could to save them. rip and keep on fishing I know there are some big walleye up there just save a few for the rest of us. This family lives the outdoors life. great sportsmen.
sorry to hear that man
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How do post a picture on here? When i go to insert image and click this comes up (http://)
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How do post a picture on here? When i go to insert image and click this comes up ()
Instructions here:
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=31022.msg300148#msg300148 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=31022.msg300148#msg300148)
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ice dog that is a beast of a walleye and a beast of a musky behind you unreal man!
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ice dog that is a beast of a walleye and a beast of a musky behind you unreal man!
Thanks, You know the old saying " It's better to be lucky then good" :P
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Thanks, You know the old saying " It's better to be lucky then good" :P
haha looks like you have both on your side takes some serious skill to consistantly be on fish like that :tipup: thanks for sharing the pics
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haha looks like you have both on your side takes some serious skill to consistantly be on fish like that :tipup: thanks for sharing the pics
Well thanks, I do spend a ton of time on the Ice and plenty of days with not much action. Again some days your the Dog and some days your hydrant ;D
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haha there you go!
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Now that Walleye season is over :'( We still have a bunch of ice and I would like to catch a few perch, anyone feel like sharing a place where the perch are hitting ? I may be able to return the favor once we hit open water season ;)
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I have been having trouble finding perch in the waddington area..... Lots of small ones and a few random keepers..... Things should turn on real soon hopefully ;D
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Now that Walleye season is over :'( We still have a bunch of ice and I would like to catch a few perch, anyone feel like sharing a place where the perch are hitting ? I may be able to return the favor once we hit open water season ;)
it depends on where ya wanna go and how far your willing to travel. putnum pond has some huge perch and crappie.
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it depends on where ya wanna go and how far your willing to travel. putnum pond has some huge perch and crappie.
thats not too long of a trip for me...I have been wanting to make it down there at some point
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thats not too long of a trip for me...I have been wanting to make it down there at some point
Where is that?
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Where is that?
down near elizabeth town I believe, I use to be up by you haha now Im the other way
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i'm going out one last time tomorrow. does anyone know if i can set up my tip ups? i know pike are out of season and i am not going to keep any but can i catch and release them? thanks
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i'm going out one last time tomorrow. does anyone know if i can set up my tip ups? i know pike are out of season and i am not going to keep any but can i catch and release them? thanks
Read the bottom of the page...
http://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/statewide-angling-regulations/ (http://www.eregulations.com/newyork/fishing/statewide-angling-regulations/)
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It can be alot of fun with small hooks on tip ups for perch and its legal.
Some like to use rockers /tip downs and they will keep you busy with the perch.
Good luck and have fun.
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Anyone still fishing Tupper Lake. I might go out friday and try and get some perch. I also would like to try for some smelt, i dont really know where to start for the smelt.
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I know there's plenty of skim ice going on in the Waddington area (as of yesterday). Safe ice with these temps could be right around the corner when talking about BB/Coles. Hoping to be out by Tuesday any info please post. Tight lines fellas!
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Good luck - Be careful. I'm going to check some ice on Saturday, I think there may some fishable ice on Black Lake come Saturday! ;D
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Checked out Eel today. Ice was building pretty good. Measured about 1 1/2-2 inch of good ice with another 1 1/2 of white snow ice about 200 feet out. Wouldnt call it completly safe, but I still jigged up a couple dink perch from the three feet of water I was standing on. Lake of the Isles is mush ice and snow. Not even close to safe. Red Lake is still open water with just a little bit of skim and snow around the shore.
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Thanks for the report guys...I really appreciate it.
Cheers,
Ice Beard
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Anyone know if desolation is locked up? If anyone passes it on the way up.the the top of the mountian let me know and good luck deer huntin if your headed....
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I measured 3 1/2 inches at one spot on Black Lake yesterday. Guys will be fishing there today.
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I measured 3 1/2 inches at one spot on Black Lake yesterday. Guys will be fishing there today.
Yes we will be Out there! ;D ;D :tipup: :tipup:
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well I can see a steady stream of traffic heading north , watch out FFP ;D
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Just follow the line of cars coming up 81...thats what we did. We are almost there will report when done fishing.
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Just follow the line of cars coming up 81...thats what we did. We are almost there will report when done fishing.
be safe and good luck , don't forget a spud ;)
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well I can see a steady stream of traffic heading north , watch out FFP ;D
All I got to say about that is: "They better know where they going on the lake!" First ice on Black Lake can be quite treacherous. Lots of current, in places. Limited access means not a lot of choices. Just say'n.
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I need a little more ice than that but I don't think it's gonna be too long before I'm up there doing some hard water fishing.
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just got back from brandy brook in waddington, 8 guys fishin with jig poles and tipups, 3 guys standing shoulder to shoulder....game on!!
How much ice were they on? Near shore or out in the channel? How far out from 37?
Next question: What were they catching? ;D
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8 inches on brandy brook, hammered the walleye tonight...bite shutdown for me right around 5:15 pm....lots of 12 inchers but got my limit of keepers, i couldnt keep up with my tipups, i didnt have the 3rd one in before the 1st one was up....fun times..
might have to make a trip up this year
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Has anyone been out on Tupper lake? I havent seen anyone out there yet. Just wondering what the ice was like.
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anybody fish any of the bays of Lake Champlain or Fern Lake in Black Brook?
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Headed out on Champlain in the am can't wait five inches of good black ice with a inch of water then snow ice on top but should set up tonight for a total of seven inches. Will post back tomorrow night how I did
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Fish lower Chateaugay lake this evening for a few hours. Ice is good two layers 1-2 then 4" of slush then another 5-6 of black.
Hammered the perch but most dinks
Great to get out though for the first time
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Fished the St. Lawrence for the first time today with Harrops26.
Caught a bunch of short eyes only one keeping. Wish the size limit would have been 15 like Oneida would have limited out the first hour.
Weather was pretty good spots where getting pretty slush by the end of the day. Ice was still really good.
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Nice Day Hess ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Nice job Cody...
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Nice job on the eye Hess. went to colby in the am and no luck at all. headed Back out to the St.Lawrance and managed to hook into a few short walleye's. good times. I think i let that big perch's brother go last night.
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Thanks guys. Nice jumbo hicks wish we would have figured out we where fishing the same spot Friday morning a little earlier.
Fished lowery chateaugay lake today for two hours after doing some rabbit hunting. I got on the perch but tons of dinks did end up with 8 eaters
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Well, quite a few new faces and out of towners flocking out to our NNY limited tributary river waters which means one thing and one thing only. Loose lips sink ships!
However, it's a good thing most people have no clue what to do out there except take up valuable space. Especially with those things with those orange and red flags pointed east and west....and never north. Oh yeah, and thank you to the worthless slob that left red 50lb line half spooled half acting as a trip wire across a steep path that wrapped around me and my gear this morning. I was really upset, but then looked at the red rope and laughed knowing that there would never be fish on the other end.
Locals. Please stop talking. Do you really want a Coles Creek Pt.2???
People from Buffalo, Rochester and VT. Study your maps. Get a clue. Stop being lazy and I promise you will find fish. You have Chautauqua, Erie, Ontario, Silver, Oneida and Champlain... Seriously?
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Well, quite a few new faces and out of towners flocking out to our NNY limited tributary river waters which means one thing and one thing only. Loose lips sink ships!
However, it's a good thing most people have no clue what to do out there except take up valuable space. Especially with those things with those orange and red flags pointed east and west....and never north. Oh yeah, and thank you to the worthless slob that left red 50lb line half spooled half acting as a trip wire across a steep path that wrapped around me and my gear this morning. I was really upset, but then looked at the red rope and laughed knowing that there would never be fish on the other end.
Locals. Please stop talking. Do you really want a Coles Creek Pt.2???
People from Buffalo, Rochester and VT. Study your maps. Get a clue. Stop being lazy and I promise you will find fish. You have Chautauqua, Erie, Ontario, Silver, Oneida and Champlain... Seriously?
So your telling me you fish the same water day after day, year after year. You never travel around and explore other waters
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"Well, quite a few new faces and out of towners flocking out to our NNY limited tributary river waters" . When you say "our nny waters" who is "our". If it's a public body of water with public access "our" means everyone who buys a nys fishing license. You have no right to complain about out of towners in your fishing area or about someone who post info about there experience fishing that body of water. That is what this website is all about. Go buy a private lake and then "our" can be you and whoever u choose. Also you may not like these "out of towners" but the fact is that they bring much needed money into these towns that would not be there otherwise. I live in parish ny 15 minutes from the salmon river and i can relate to being frustrated when you pull up to your favorite spot and seeing the parking lot full of out of state plates.
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Got on a big school of perch this afternoon and just plucked away at them for 2 hours.
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So your telling me you fish the same water day after day, year after year. You never travel around and explore other waters
Here you go trying to bait me. Ok. Travel? Yeah, I'm very well traveled. you could say that. Exploring other fisheries is how you improve. Setting a mine field of tip ups based off of hearsay in a completely foreign environment is nothing more than ignorance and a complete waste of space and time. But what I don't do is hear a rumor and sprint leaving sportsmanship and tact where I call home. I'm on the water. I hear the conversations going on 2 feet from my hut. Yeah TWO FT from my hut. "My cousin said, my buddy said a guy I met at WalMart said" "how are you catching them" "how do you use that" "do you mind..........."
Honestly, I'm about done with it.
Hey I have several secluded honey holes up here, but I do still enjoy the classic spots. I'm from the big cities. I know how things could turn ugly in a hurry. I'm sorry if my honest opinion that inconsiderate "sportsmen" are multiplying by the year up here that are not from up here! When I go to Simcoe, for some reason I don't follow and/or crowd the locals. Or a nice classic passive aggressive approach. Surround you with tip ups!
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Got on a big school of perch this afternoon and just plucked away at them for 2 hours.
Nice!!!
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All I can say is, thank you to the wonderful "sportsman" that I have met over the past few years. I live in CNY and have been making trips up to the north country for the past few years. It is true that there has been an influx of "out of towners", but to lump us all together as unsportsmanlike, tactless idiots is not exactly fair. I have been ice fishing my entire life, and the only reason I've been making the 2+ hour drive is to find safe ice to do what I love. Never have I disrespected any of the locals, left any trash on the ice behind me, crowded in on some else's set, or asked anyone what they are using to catch fish. While I'm not arguing that there are disrespectful people out there, they are not always out of towners. I believe a true sportsman would want to meet new people and pass on the very thing he enjoys so much. So, as I have already stated, thank you to those of you who have helped me out in the past and anyone who wants any good info just ask
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"Well, quite a few new faces and out of towners flocking out to our NNY limited tributary river waters" . When you say "our nny waters" who is "our". If it's a public body of water with public access "our" means everyone who buys a nys fishing license. You have no right to complain about out of towners in your fishing area or about someone who post info about there experience fishing that body of water. That is what this website is all about. Go buy a private lake and then "our" can be you and whoever u choose. Also you may not like these "out of towners" but the fact is that they bring much needed money into these towns that would not be there otherwise. I live in parish ny 15 minutes from the salmon river and i can relate to being frustrated when you pull up to your favorite spot and seeing the parking lot full of out of state plates.
Much needed money. The $5 I seen a couple spend on bait that just came in from VT for the day? How is money being brought here during the ice season? If any of this area is holding onto dear life on the monetary contributions of an ice angler then they've got serious problems. Which they actually do but that's for several other reasons.
Yes, OUR. I'm pretty sure my school, town and village taxes trump a $20 fishing license. I WILL call you out and trust me in the decades I've been doing this no one has ever pulled out a fishing license to ward me off.
I have a drivers license. Does that mean I'm allowed to speed and blow through stop signs?
That's the problem these days. No pride. Just want everything the easy way. Like our new breed of fisherman I'm gradually seeing by the year. That's fine though if the population expands. I'm all for it as long as consideration is taken into account. Which lately it hasn't.
That's funny you say experience. All I heard this weekend was 3rd party experiences though. Like I didn't think I'd get roasted on here for saying what everyone out there wants to say.
I've noticed one big thing this season. People chasing flags in stealth mode. Quiet. Petrified anyone would see. Wonder why.
Share your experience by all means. As far as where, when and how........ Name, rank and last 4 of your SSN!
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Much needed money. The $5 I seen a couple spend on bait that just came in from VT for the day? How is money being brought here during the ice season? If any of this area is holding onto dear life on the monetary contributions of an ice angler then they've got serious problems. Which they actually do but that's for several other reasons.
Yes, OUR. I'm pretty sure my school, town and village taxes trump a $20 fishing license. I WILL call you out and trust me in the decades I've been doing this no one has ever pulled out a fishing license to ward me off.
I have a drivers license. Does that mean I'm allowed to speed and blow through stop signs?
That's the problem these days. No pride. Just want everything the easy way. Like our new breed of fisherman I'm gradually seeing by the year. That's fine though if the population expands. I'm all for it as long as consideration is taken into account. Which lately it hasn't.
That's funny you say experience. All I heard this weekend was 3rd party experiences though. Like I didn't think I'd get roasted on here for saying what everyone out there wants to say.
I've noticed one big thing this season. People chasing flags in stealth mode. Quiet. Petrified anyone would see. Wonder why.
Share your experience by all means. As far as where, when and how........ Name, rank and last 4 of your SSN!
joey its much more than just the 5 bucks spent on bait its the 100 spent on gas, the 50 spent on food, the 100 spent on a hotel room etc. by each fisherman going there. If you don't beleive me ask the buisness's in pulaski what fishing brings to a small economy.
second here is a post from you
"In reference to Brandy Brook; Has ANYONE had a decent day with perch there this ice season? Anything under 9'' does not count. Last year was my first year fishing BB and I really was into the jumbos from 1st ice - mid January. The only thing going on there are cigar sized stocker walleye in the half dozen times I've been there thus far. I've only lived in North Country now for a little over a year and maybe last year was a fluke perch wise there but I just can't believe how awful the perch fishing has been there thus far. Either way, I start back for the eyes Monday. Was just wondering if I was the only one striking out there. As for Coles, plenty of micro perch in the 3 hours I put up with that place for.
You have only lived there a year so you are a new face to the people who have lived there all there life. And you have payed one year of taxes so i don't know where your coming from. And in this post you are talking about where you fished and all of the jumbos you caught what happened to " loose lips sink ships"
third no your license doesn't entitle you to speed on my road but you can drive on it as long as you obey the law.
And as far as the fishing line and garbage that gets left and the people who setup right next to you that makes me just as mad as it makes you. But i will tell you from experience that is a problem everywhere and its not always the out of towners.
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this is entertaining....
one of the questions that pops into my mind is, whats wrong with tip up fishing? especially if you are taking kids... The thrill of running for a flag as a child is what keeps kids entertained and hooks them into the sport which provides us with our future of fishing...
and people that travel up where I grew up, to fish spend lots more than just a few bucks on bait as stated by someone else. Tons of money comes into small towns for hunting and fishing, and tons of money comes into the state via taxes non-res license, etc.
I understand your frustrations and wanting to vent, but come on.
Garbage on the ground is one thing, but you are calling us as sportsman names, and intern giving us all a bad name to those who are new to outdoor sports and those who already have negative views about it.
Thought this site might have started losing its drama...maybe ill take another long hiatus from it and its trolls
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Well, I have been here most all my life (63 years) and in the last 3-5 years I've done about all I can to get folks to travel to the north country for some pretty good early season ice fishing action. I'll give them any knowledge I have (no secret spots) but point them in the right direction for some success.
Two years ago ice was hard to come by if you ventured away from the north country, it started a lot of folks traveling at that point.
We had an excellent, early season opportunity for ice-fishing this year.
The money they spend here is not petty, by any means, ask some of the local bait shops. I've been in the stores and watched the guys from out of town plunk down 100s of dollars on equipment. Not everyone, but some do. (Not really any different than the "locals"). Like was mentioned, food and lodging are also part of it, for some folks.
AND, in return, when I want to go fishing walleye (or some other species) in a premier location, down-state, I get some pretty good info.
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Well, I have been here most all my life (63 years) and in the last 3-5 years I've done about all I can to get folks to travel to the north country for some pretty good early season ice fishing action. I'll give them any knowledge I have (no secret spots) but point them in the right direction for some success.
Two years ago ice was hard to come by if you ventured away from the north country, it started a lot of folks traveling at that point.
We had an excellent, early season opportunity for ice-fishing this year.
The money they spend here is not petty, by any means, ask some of the local bait shops. I've been in the stores and watched the guys from out of town plunk down 100s of dollars on equipment. Not everyone, but some do. (Not really any different than the "locals"). Like was mentioned, food and lodging are also part of it, for some folks.
AND, in return, when I want to go fishing walleye (or some other species) in a premier location, down-state, I get some pretty good info.
Ask the guy at Chapmans how he felt when I dropped $180 my 1st time up ;) ;) ;) I for one Thank you Phil and I know I'm not alone ;)
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;D And when does the book go to print on all of this ? And where can someone get a copy ?
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;D And when does the book go to print on all of this ? And where can someone get a copy ?
Anytime you want info, just ask. ;) I'm not prejudice @)
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joey its much more than just the 5 bucks spent on bait its the 100 spent on gas, the 50 spent on food, the 100 spent on a hotel room etc. by each fisherman going there. If you don't beleive me ask the buisness's in pulaski what fishing brings to a small economy.
second here is a post from you
"In reference to Brandy Brook; Has ANYONE had a decent day with perch there this ice season? Anything under 9'' does not count. Last year was my first year fishing BB and I really was into the jumbos from 1st ice - mid January. The only thing going on there are cigar sized stocker walleye in the half dozen times I've been there thus far. I've only lived in North Country now for a little over a year and maybe last year was a fluke perch wise there but I just can't believe how awful the perch fishing has been there thus far. Either way, I start back for the eyes Monday. Was just wondering if I was the only one striking out there. As for Coles, plenty of micro perch in the 3 hours I put up with that place for.
You have only lived there a year so you are a new face to the people who have lived there all there life. And you have payed one year of taxes so i don't know where your coming from. And in this post you are talking about where you fished and all of the jumbos you caught what happened to " loose lips sink ships"
third no your license doesn't entitle you to speed on my road but you can drive on it as long as you obey the law.
And as far as the fishing line and garbage that gets left and the people who setup right next to you that makes me just as mad as it makes you. But i will tell you from experience that is a problem everywhere and its not always the out of towners.
Great job, I've already stated in a previous post that I'm not from up here. I know a couple of very good fisherman up here that have 100's of more spots than I do. I know of a few that they go to and what they use and I practice this simple thing called RESPECT. I'd rather catch nothing than ruin someone else's outing. As for trading spots; Sure absolutely, which is a segway to my PM’ing point.
Gee, wonder what I found on a trail this morning. 2 cans of propane and 2 soda bottles that weren't there yesterday. I'm sure you being the devil’s advocate will say "what…? people accidentally drop things". Well it's amazing that I never find a Vexilar or a tackle box laying on one of these trails.
As for asking about what's going on fishing wise on BB. Fishing was off / is off because of the stocking program. If anyone has a decent spot after 10 years of being on this forum, they usually PM me; which he did.
Keep wasting your time going through the archives. In 10 years I’ve had 80 things to say. I’m sorry if I called someone inconsiderate or a slob. You seemed to take this very personal…? I can’t believe it took someone who IS NOT FROM HERE and will most likely relocate to say something?
Pulaski is CNY. Your figures are CNY figures. I have fished near Pulaski quite a bit and know for the most part how much fishing patronage there is. That is a miscalculated analogy. Pulaski is a well known fishing destination in the NE USA. I’ve done tournaments in MN where plenty of people knew about Pulaski. You can’t compare up here to Pulaski, bad comparison. The last two years there really has not been an ice season in CNY. What I’ve seen is a group from CNY drive north for the day. See a couple fishermen and surround them.
I NEVER said outsiders keep out! Please, come patronize our most important business up here. BAIT SHOPS! ALL I SAID IS please fish with due regard! Boy I forgot how people could twist words around. A post about tactless behavior turns into a budget review and which hunt. Geeze.
I’ve been up here for one year? Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
Your quote “third no your license doesn't entitle you to speed on my road but you can drive on it as long as you obey the law.”--- That’s all I was saying!
As for you “out of towners” I admit it was a compartmentalization of a statement. Call it a rough weekend, 5 bad apples spoil the bunch or it is what it is. Trust me locals are guilty too! I didn’t dust for fingerprints. The new trash this morning could have easily been from someone local.
I have nothing against tip ups. Very useful way of finding fish, but not for recreating the Oklahoma Land Run of 1889!
Please, PM me with any further constructive and apparent non constructive criticism. I know I’m not always right and really just wanted to bring some awareness to the inconsideration and thoughtlessness that we all see and weather. It seems to be a growing enigma. It’s the few that will ruin these publicly accessible spots unfortunately.
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I'm going to lock this thread up for the sake of preserving one of the better threads on the NY board.
Come back tomorrow ladies and gents.
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Great board. Still finding may around
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Black Lake is a bit difficult on the shoreline these days. Water rising from the rain and warm spell; then thin ice at the shore is making things difficult.
Foot access at Rollaway is difficult but doable. Chapmans has some access there for walkers and wheelers. Black Lake Marine has the same. Ice is 18" +. Cold coming this week should put Wheathouse back in business. The other river bays are good.
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How's the trout fishing on Star Lake? I might give it a try next weekend.
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Any info on the lakes in Old Forge like 4th lake?? Or how about Lake Ozonia in St Regis Falls??
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I fish fourth. access in inlet by the boat launch, daikers, or the picnic area off south shore road. lots of smelt, decent laker fishing.
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Check Fourth Lake thread under reports/conditions
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Anyone fishing chateaugay tomorrow?
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Hi Everyone,
Please let me know if this is the wrong thread for this, but I would love some information on good ice fishing spots in northern new york that rent cabins. My usual go to spot on Muskellunge Lake is without power and likely to be inaccessible so looking for a new spot to try this year. Found a cabin on black lake but not sure how the fishing is. Any ideas greatly appreciated.
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http://www.riverviewofwaddingtonmotel.com/ this place has cabins in Waddington NY
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Northern pike challenge is in waddington feb22...... Nice tourney with 1000$ hr payout and tons of door prizes....
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Eyehi can you or anybody else tell me where I can get more info on the northern pike challenge
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Northern pike challenge is in waddington feb22...... Nice tourney with 1000$ hr payout and tons of door prizes....
Thanks for the info! Is this relatively close to Alexandria Bay? Has the fishing been good here?
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http://www.stlawrenceriverwalleyeassociation.com/id21.html (http://www.stlawrenceriverwalleyeassociation.com/id21.html)
should help ;)
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Thanks for the info! Is this relatively close to Alexandria Bay? Has the fishing been good here?
About an hour away from a bay......the fishing has been hit and miss lately......big fish for the hourly give away usually average between 8-12 lbs largest one was 17 lbs....
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I am pulling this thread back up for the season, its getting to be about that time. I've got a few deer killed and I'm starting to shift gears.
Long time no talk for me and a lot of you guys, is ICE DOG 69 still around?? FISHFORPIKE? nypike??
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The NYS Ice Pro-Am is coming to Chaumont Bay and Black Lake this year. Check out the tournament schedule and website for specifics. We're also looking for some high-placing fish to come from our northern anglers in the NYS Winter Classic Tournament!
We'd also like to get a weigh-in station for the Winter Classic in far Northern NY - any suggestions??
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Everytime you sign on here its all about Central NY lakes and ponds...How about a thread for those who fish northern Ny waters. I fish the st. Lawrence, black lake, Butterfield, Cranberry, Lake of the isles, grass lake, and red lake. I look forward to talking with you local anglers more than what is happening in syracuse or buffalo. December 15th last year was my first outing on Black Lake for first ice, lets hope these temperatures drop and we can hit it soon! Tight Lines!
How was the fishing in black lake for early ice?? I have fished black like for my whole 20 year life in the summer but never ice fished it. I just got into ice fishing last year and so far have only fished the Finger Lakes (which was an awesome time). What kind of fish where catching and how many?
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I am pulling this thread back up for the season, its getting to be about that time. I've got a few deer killed and I'm starting to shift gears.
Long time no talk for me and a lot of you guys, is ICE DOG 69 still around?? FISHFORPIKE? nypike??
Oh ya! I'm here - skim ice spotted in the bays and coves of Black Lake this AM. ;D
Looking forward to another great ice season. Vowing to make it to HP this season. @)
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We were supposed to leave? Lol. Still here and seeing quite a few ponds with skim ice also. Won't be long now. @) @)
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Oh ya! I'm here - skim ice spotted in the bays and coves of Black Lake this AM. ;D
Looking forward to another great ice season. Vowing to make it to HP this season. @)
Still havnt made the trip?? Im layed off my friend and its looking like another 2012 type season (50-60 days on the ice lol)
I'll meet you down to HP this winter! Although I prefer other places for big eyes, honestly.
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We've got some skim ice going, too. But we got blasted with the outer reach of that storm and got nearly a foot of snow in Colton. Go just north to Norwood and its a couple inches!!
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The NYS Ice Pro-Am is coming to Chaumont Bay and Black Lake this year. Check out the tournament schedule and website for specifics. We're also looking for some high-placing fish to come from our northern anglers in the NYS Winter Classic Tournament!
We'd also like to get a weigh-in station for the Winter Classic in far Northern NY - any suggestions??
I'll suggest Waddington area, again, located right on the river. I don't care to fish there, but it draws a good volume of fishing activity in the north. Perhaps Dan at Green Machine. Everyone knows it.
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Green Machine is now an official weigh station for the Winter Classic! @)
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Cool. Dan should like the extra business. If not, oops. Lol..
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Man this cold weather is getting me excited. If things keep going this way I'll be on the ice when I come home for Xmas maybe even thanksgiving. Like to fish the at Lawrence again.
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Depending on where you live when you come home for Christmas you should defiantly be able to find ice to get on.
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We've got some skim ice going, too. But we got blasted with the outer reach of that storm and got nearly a foot of snow in Colton. Go just north to Norwood and its a couple inches!!
You had anymore luck during gun season ?
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Man this cold weather is getting me excited. If things keep going this way I'll be on the ice when I come home for Xmas maybe even thanksgiving. Like to fish the at Lawrence again.
Thanksgiving will be pushing it. But Xmas should be good to go if you plan on fishing the same spot as last year.
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Thanksgiving will be pushing it. But Xmas should be good to go if you plan on fishing the same spot as last year.
i won't end up bring my gear for thanksgiving I'll just hunt with my family instead. Last year the lake at my parents was good to go that Saturday afyer turkey day. But it was -negatives the whole day before that.
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You had anymore luck during gun season ?
i shot a decent 8 on the 19th. The tips of his main beams were bladed and kind of went out flat like spoons, pretty cool.
Kill any big ones down there? That half rack was pretty awesome.
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i shot a decent 8 on the 19th. The tips of his main beams were bladed and kind of went out flat like spoons, pretty cool.
Kill any big ones down there? That half rack was pretty awesome.
congrats ! I shot a 8 at the end of October with my bow. He been hit by a car was all messed up.
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If your over my Chateaugay lake around Xmas give me a shout. Go chase some dink perch lol
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congrats ! I shot a 8 at the end of October with my bow. He been hit by a car was all messed up.
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If your over my Chateaugay lake around Xmas give me a shout. Go chase some dink perch lol
Most likely no more Chatty trips for me. I always went with my buddy Gavin and stayed at his dads. Unfortunately his dad passed recently. I would still like to get Gavin and his younger brother out there for old time sake this winter. I'll let you know for sure. Fill a pale of 5-8" perch on a hurry lol.
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Oh and really nice 8 congrats!!! I'll be switching back to the bow for late muzzleloader, ill be on doe patrol!
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Well my two older brothers dumb and dumber were on there way down to work in Poughkeepsie area early this morning. Somehow they managed to roll the car, totaled it. One of them managed to make it out with bruises and scrapes, the other broke his neck. Waiting to get an MRI result to see if he needs an operation. Any decent place to eat around Poughkeepsie?
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Holy crap man, I hope he is ok..... :-\ :-\
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Hoping for the best
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That sucks! I wish you guys the best.
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That sucks. Best of luck to them.
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Well my two older brothers dumb and dumber were on there way down to work in Poughkeepsie area early this morning. Somehow they managed to roll the car, totaled it. One of them managed to make it out with bruises and scrapes, the other broke his neck. Waiting to get an MRI result to see if he needs an operation. Any decent place to eat around Poughkeepsie?
Man, good luck with your bro.
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It's great to see a northern NY thread. We take a trip to a smaller lake between Long and Tupper every year between Christmas and new years. Some years there's great ice, but other years there's only an inch or so. I always wonder whether to pack my jigging rod or just the rabbit hunting stuff. As it gets closer, if anyone knows what the ice is like up north, please post.
I'll be sure to give a report by the end of December.
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I live in Saranac lake and nothing. there were a few spots froze over with like an inch and that all went to hell quick with the warm weather the other day so back to square one.
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Sorry to hear about your brother.
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Sunday, 11/23 I traveled from Northville to Tupper Lake and was amazed at how many lakes were ice covered. Every small pond & lake I saw were ice covered. Even Long Lake was mostly iced over. Indian and Blue were not. Not sure I would have ventured out on the ones that were ice covered, but the ice was there. I came back down last night so don't know if they still hold ice or not. I'm sure the warm spell, rain and wind took most of it out. A good cold snap should put it back though.
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Sunday, 11/23 I traveled from Northville to Tupper Lake and was amazed at how many lakes were ice covered. Every small pond & lake I saw were ice covered. Even Long Lake was mostly iced over. Indian and Blue were not. Not sure I would have ventured out on the ones that were ice covered, but the ice was there. I came back down last night so don't know if they still hold ice or not. I'm sure the warm spell, rain and wind took most of it out. A good cold snap should put it back though.
Somebody was jigging on long lake on friday
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Thanks for the kind words from everyone, my brother is home, it was funny watching him eat with a neck brace on today. He's figuring on fishing a lot, he's gotta wear a neck brace for 3 months. This is gonna be funny as hell this winter. If you boys that fish the st Lawrence see a guy in a neck brace walking funny you'll know its us.
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Thanks for the kind words from everyone, my brother is home, it was funny watching him eat with a neck brace on today. He's figuring on fishing a lot, he's gotta wear a neck brace for 3 months. This is gonna be funny as hell this winter. If you boys that fish the st Lawrence see a guy in a neck brace walking funny you'll know its us.
Glad hear he's making it. Have a great day. @) I'll be looking for a neck brace :woot:
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Everything was lost from the warm spell last week. After last night and tonight it looks like a thin starting layer will be back. Sunday and Monday its looking like 39 for a high, other than that it looks to be the mid 20s and teens to single digits at night every other day to December 6th. At this rate there will be without a doubt some fishable small ponds or shorelines soon after. Two weeks of below freezing for day time highs will provide about 4 inches in some spots with no water flow. I cant wait, lets just hope the weater stays on track and in two weeks ill be fishing. Will keep everyone posted.
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I have the itch to buy a new auger really bad. I found a Jiffy propane Lite 8" on sale for $399.99 with free shipping. I am just nervous to step down to a 8" hole. I've always used 10" but a lot of the time its just unnecessary.
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Have you thought about the clam plate? Its pretty slick. It will handle an 8" auger
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Have you thought about the clam plate? Its pretty slick. It will handle an 8" auger
No I am not interested in it
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No I am not interested in it
He wants power. :P
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He wants power. :P
If Cummins introduced a Cummins turbo diesel ice auger, I'd be all over it. No matter the cost. ;D
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If Cummins introduced a Cummins turbo diesel ice auger, I'd be all over it. No matter the cost. ;D
Maybe one of these - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTysVdr-ouQ#t=45 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GTysVdr-ouQ#t=45)
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If Cummins introduced a Cummins turbo diesel ice auger, I'd be all over it. No matter the cost. ;D
I love my Milwaukee setup, but I think i would have to have one of those too. @)
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If Cummins introduced a Cummins turbo diesel ice auger, I'd be all over it. No matter the cost. ;D
I hear ya. I own 2 trucks with the best power plant ever made in them. Between them and fishing, I'm broke!
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Well I pulled the trigger and ordered a jiffy propane lite. I'll post pics when I get it.
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Well I pulled the trigger and ordered a jiffy propane lite. I'll post pics when I get it.
Just another noise maker out there :roflmao: if I moved back to NNY I'd deff get one 3 ft of ice makes the arms soar lol
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Chateaugay lake was making good ice till this warm up. Wind pushed it all back up in shore today :%$#!:
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Chateaugay lake was making good ice till this warm up. Wind pushed it all back up in shore today :%$#!:
Same here. I might go out there for some early ice. If chatty has ice before us, which usually is the case.
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10 day doesnt look that great. no real cold temps
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10 day doesnt look that great. no real cold temps
Bumming me out!!! Come on, cold! Screw the heating bill!!
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Bumming me out!!! Come on, cold! Screw the heating bill!!
X2 and X3 - I got lots of firewood. @)
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Pike, I seen on the web camera it looked like there was some ice floating around. You guys have to be 2-3 days of below temps with no wind from being on the ice?
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Pike, I seen on the web camera it looked like there was some ice floating around. You guys have to be 2-3 days of below temps with no wind from being on the ice?
My early spot is 2 really cold days/nights from fishing. My friends younger brother walked out two feet the other morning.
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X2 and X3 - I got lots of firewood. @)
I've moved, and went from wood heat to fuel heat. That bums me out, too.
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My jiffy propane will be here tomorrow. !!!
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My jiffy propane will be here tomorrow. !!!
Awesome, I just got a new Lowrance ice unit. I know how you feel
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The pond behind my house has 1.5" of ice, not enough to test but ita a good sign.
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Most, if not all, of Black Lake skimmed over last night - :P Hope we can keep it.
BigBay
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BlackBay
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Chateaugauy lake started to as well.
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Most, if not all, of Black Lake skimmed over last night - :P Hope we can keep it.
The web cams look good. ;D
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Hey how is fourth lake blue mtn or scroon??
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Some of the bays on all 3 are skimmed over..
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Chateaugauy lake started to as well.
What do guys/gals fish for/catch in Chateaugauy, anyways? Maybe worth a drive, some day. @)
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What do guys/gals fish for/catch in Chateaugauy, anyways? Maybe worth a drive, some day. @)
Pike and perch in the lower, and pike, perch and Lakers in the upper.
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Just noticed that DEC did a remake of the Lake Contour Maps (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=http://www.dec.ny.gov/maps/gmlakecontourmaps.kmz&output=classic&dg=feature)Site:
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Pike and perch in the lower, and pike, perch and Lakers in the upper.
Would it be considered "good" fishing? How would you rate it?
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I have probably personally fished it 20-25 full days and have never caught a pike over 8lb. You can jig up a mess of perch, they always seem to be small though. Truthfully the only reason I go out there is because my best friends father lived right on the lake. We would go out there in high school during winter breaks for a few days and it just turned into a tradition. Kind of like our getaway. I did see a guy catch a 15lb pike right next to me on derby day probably 3 years ago.
All my experience is on the Lower, I've only fished the upper on the boat. But I can tell you the upper is big and vast.
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FYI: Lake Champlain is buttoned up as far north as Crown Point.
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If you like to catch dink perch chateaugay is the lake for you. NNYice summed it up. It's loaded with perch it's impossible to get skunked you can fill a 5 gallon bucket in a couple hours but very little size to them. sometimes if you get lucky and get in a school with some size to them but for the most part you catch a ton of 6-8" perch. Decent amount of pike just don't plan on catching many in the double digits. There are lake trout just not a lot.
Decent bass fishing in the summer though.
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If you like to catch dink perch chateaugay is the lake for you. NNYice summed it up. It's loaded with perch it's impossible to get skunked you can fill a 5 gallon bucket in a couple hours but very little size to them. sometimes if you get lucky and get in a school with some size to them but for the most part you catch a ton of 6-8" perch. Decent amount of pike just don't plan on catching many in the double digits. There are lake trout just not a lot.
Decent bass fishing in the summer though.
Sounds like Chateaugay could use a stocking of walleyes. Walleyes do extremely well in lakes loaded with dink perch. It's probably their favorite thing to gorge on. ;D
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Sounds like Chateaugay could use a stocking of walleyes. Walleyes do extremely well in lakes loaded with dink perch. It's probably their favorite thing to gorge on. ;D
You ain't kidding. We have speculated that a lot. I honestly think walleyes would thrive in Chateaugay. Especially in the upper. From what I hear it used to be a great trout lake way back in the day, before pike arrived. Pike apparently weren't native there. Maybe that's true, maybe not. I don't know! But I do think walleyes would do great.
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You ain't kidding. We have speculated that a lot. I honestly think walleyes would thrive in Chateaugay. Especially in the upper. From what I hear it used to be a great trout lake way back in the day, before pike arrived. Pike apparently weren't native there. Maybe that's true, maybe not. I don't know! But I do think walleyes would do great.
Do they have any places to spawn - or would it be a put and take deal? They would have to stock fingerlings for it to be much of a success. Worthwhile - though. Get teh local fish advisories board to make a request. Maybe you could get some those Oneida Strain Eyes up there. @)
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You ain't kidding. We have speculated that a lot. I honestly think walleyes would thrive in Chateaugay. Especially in the upper. From what I hear it used to be a great trout lake way back in the day, before pike arrived. Pike apparently weren't native there. Maybe that's true, maybe not. I don't know! But I do think walleyes would do great.
My dad tells stories from when he was in teens to early 20s about all the trout and salmon they use to catch. They use to stock browns and rainbows in there as well remember catching rainbows once and a while when I was real young.
I agree about them doin well in the upper lake the west side is all rocks and points.
Pike there is two creeks thy feed into the southern part of the lake maybe 8-10' wide not sure if they would work there marsh all around them and beaver dams
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Does chauteagay see a lot of wind and/or current? Walleye need current going over gravel bottom to spawn. They like to run up creeks and spawn there too. They will spawn near creek mouths and wind swept shoals as well. Does chauteagay have smelt? Cause if it does you can rule out any natural reproduction from walleye. Smelt love to eat walleye fry. :-\
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Does chauteagay see a lot of wind and/or current? Walleye need current going over gravel bottom to spawn. They like to run up creeks and spawn there too. They will spawn near creek mouths and wind swept shoals as well. Does chauteagay have smelt? Cause if it does you can rule out any natural reproduction from walleye. Smelt love to eat walleye fry. :-\
Both wind and current.
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Does chauteagay see a lot of wind and/or current? Walleye need current going over gravel bottom to spawn. They like to run up creeks and spawn there too. They will spawn near creek mouths and wind swept shoals as well. Does chauteagay have smelt? Cause if it does you can rule out any natural reproduction from walleye. Smelt love to eat walleye fry. :-\
I didn't know that, about the smelt. Tupper lake is up to its ears in smelt, and the walleye do great there.
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In other news, I got my Jiffy Pro 4 Lite today! Filled it up with oil, screwed on an old half full tank of propane I had at the house, 4 pulls and she was off. Runs like a champ. I think this auger is gonna cut some serious ice.. My only complaint is that the throttle has a little bit of slack.
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nnyice: do you worry about the propane freezing up? I've read lots of issues with that. If you are keeping it in a shanty, then its okay. I haven't bought a power auger and think the propane ones are the way to go but worry about the reports I have read about them freezing up.
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Congrats on the new auger!
I'm not real familiar with that auger, but is there any adjustment for the throttle at all?
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nnyice: do you worry about the propane freezing up? I've read lots of issues with that. If you are keeping it in a shanty, then its okay. I haven't bought a power auger and think the propane ones are the way to go but worry about the reports I have read about them freezing up.
ill have a propane bottle in the shack staying warm. I'm not worried about it freezing. I've read a few stories but I've read way more positive reviews. Plenty of guys way up north using these in the extreme cold without issue.
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Congrats on the new auger!
I'm not real familiar with that auger, but is there any adjustment for the throttle at all?
I'm gonna look into it, today.
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my buddy bought one last year and it is sweet .................we used all year on Oneida with 0 problems !!
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In unrelated news, there will be a new place to get bait in the north country, this winter. Whites General Store (used to be Bruce Ames General Store), located right downtown across from the post office on Rt 56, will have bait.
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You ain't kidding. We have speculated that a lot. I honestly think walleyes would thrive in Chateaugay. Especially in the upper. From what I hear it used to be a great trout lake way back in the day, before pike arrived. Pike apparently weren't native there. Maybe that's true, maybe not. I don't know! But I do think walleyes would do great.
There are only two true natives to the Adirondacks, whitefish and brook trout. This is proven due to the fact they are the only two species that survived the last ice age. There has been some skepticism over perch. They recently found traces of perch in lake sediment that carbon dates back to before the ice age.
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There are only two true natives to the Adirondacks, whitefish and brook trout. This is proven due to the fact they are the only two species that survived the last ice age. There has been some skepticism over perch. They recently found traces of perch in lake sediment that carbon dates back to before the ice age.
You fishing yet in Saranac?
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Got cold last night!!
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:o :o ;D
I like it!
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Got cold last night!!
Colder tonight! @) I'm drilling holes and fishing tomorrow. ;D
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Colder tonight! @) I'm drilling holes and fishing tomorrow. ;D
You lucky dog. Be safe!
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Colder tonight! @) I'm drilling holes and fishing tomorrow. ;D
Good luck Phil @)
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I'm fishing tomorrow, too! And Tuesday.
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Colder tonight! @) I'm drilling holes and fishing tomorrow. ;D
Friendly wager on the first northern? ;)
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Friendly wager on the first northern? ;)
Ahh! That would be an accident on my part. Jigging in 7' of water for Crappies. ;D Would not be unheard of though. Have not put a tipup in the water in over 4 years. Someone, on here, showed me the "light"; and introduced me to a new way. :P
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Looking forward to getting back up north to fish this season. I grew up in the burg but moved to cny. Oneida is great but still hooked on black lake and the st. Lawrence. Good luck and stay safe!!
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Ahh! That would be an accident on my part. Jigging in 7' of water for Crappies. ;D Would not be unheard of though. Have not put a tipup in the water in over 4 years. Someone, on here, showed me the "light"; and introduced me to a new way. :P
Right on! Nothing wrong with that. I'll be after big slimy pike! Shocker, eh?
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Right on! Nothing wrong with that. I'll be after big slimy pike! Shocker, eh?
Nothing wrong with Pike. IMO - they are the best eating fish around here. Just need to learn how to cut them. ;D
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Ahh! That would be an accident on my part. Jigging in 7' of water for Crappies. ;D Would not be unheard of though. Have not put a tipup in the water in over 4 years. Someone, on here, showed me the "light"; and introduced me to a new way. :P
ahhhhh I got a good idea where your going ;D
you lucky dog !!!! , good luck
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good luck guys be safe
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I'll be heading out in the morning too. Stay safe guys.
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Knock em dead guys, --------> This guy is jealous <---------- :woot: :thumbsup:
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Knock em dead guys, --------> This guy is jealous <---------- :woot: :thumbsup:
This guy too. Got a couple bucks I'm after before gun closes
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Good luck guys, stay safe. @)
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Have fun dudes. This guy has work all week. >:( Going up to the Speculator this weekend. I'm thinking there is a chance that Gilman might be safe by the weekend. Keeping them crossed. :tipup:
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12/7 first day on the ice. First pic is on 12/3. 3 inches then and 5 yesterday
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Do we have a skim coat on the smaller central ADK lakes? Single digits now, but then it stays right around 30 for the next 10 days.
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Awesome! Be safe guys. @)
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Well, the ice on Black Lake is/was not thick enough for me this AM. :P Another day is coming though. Looking more like we are going to get the worst - 6" of white stuff on top of marginal ice. >:(
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Did you get wet Phil? You know that it is still too early for the wheeler with trax right??? ;D :P @)
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Did you get wet Phil? You know that it is still too early for the wheeler with trax right??? ;D :P @)
;) The wheeler was safe!
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Glad your ok. Makes me want a new striker suit even more.
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Does anyone fish Pleasant Lake in Macomb? I tried it once 2 yrs ago while we were looking for safe ice to fish, there wasn't anyone else out there. We caught a few perch (1 jumbo), 4 bass and 4 pike in an hour. Seems like it might be nice. Have heard rumors that there's eyes in there too...is it just over-shadowed by the more popular/accessable spots?
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Anyone know who has minnows right now in St. Lawrence County?
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Was gonna head fo black thursday but after pike goin through and the predicted snow lookin like i may be sol. If anyone makes it out tomorro or wedensday shoot me a pm on safe ice. Its a 2 1/2 hour ride for me. Thanks.
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Fished today, 5 pike and a couple bass for the group. I personally got skunked. Met up with some friends I haven't seen in a long time. My buddies gf caught her first pike through the ice. Was a good day.
Going back out in the morning.
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A few eater pike caught by my buddy Noah.
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Nice! There was a fella near me with a decent eater. @)
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Fished today at a different spot had a good 4-5". My buddy caught a 29" and I got nahthin. 1 drag and drop early in the morning.
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Better than I did. Fished for tigers this morning. Ice got sketchy so I picked up and went to a pond that did not produce a thing. Looking like I'm done for a bit unless there is still decent conditions up north over the weekend, which I expect not.
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Fished today at a different spot had a good 4-5". My buddy caught a 29" and I got nahthin. 1 drag and drop early in the morning.
I think you may have fished where I was suppose to, plans were cancelled though.
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I think you may have fished where I was suppose to, plans were cancelled though.
Maybe but I doubt it
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I'll be back out tomorrow. If I see you there, then we'll know lol.
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Go get em northernnyice, it's nice to see someone's out chasing the toothies already, this weather has sucked for my early spots
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I think you may have fished where I was suppose to, plans were cancelled though.
Ahh...Ya I see what you did there....LOL
I was gonna fish there too, but a tree fell in the road blocking my route. Could you give me directions to go a different way?
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Ahh...Ya I see what you did there....LOL
I was gonna fish there too, but a tree fell in the road blocking my route. Could you give me directions to go a different way?
sneaky sneaky
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How much snow did you get up there?
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How much snow did you get up there?
Please rephrase that - "How much snow are you going to get up there?" It's still coming down - through the night tonight, with snow showers all day tomorrow into Friday. I'm right on the St. Lawrence River near Ogdensburg and I probably got about 4" on the level - lot of wind blown snow.
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I got one small pike today 25", mid-morning. And my buddy and I got one walleye each at dark.
As for the snow, in Colton were getting pounded we've got probably 8" today, probably a foot total in some places. My ice started getting messy on top by mid afternoon
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Sry. I should have stated " how much at this point in time ". I hope it doesn't mess it up bad for you guys. Sounds like you have the best start so far.
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I'm crossing my fingers.. I've got 2 spots that will likely survive but they will be a mess.
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I think we are in trouble here , it's wet heavy snow , 6-8" out back of my house here and comming down hard still , damn it
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we got close to 20 inches would say, I got home last night at 11:30pm and nothing was plowed, must have had about 8 inches at this point. When I went to brush off my car there was 10" on my hood from say midnight through 1:00pm. We have since gotten another 4-6" and more on the way. This Sucks
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Im looking to come up that way the 18-21 so Im counting on you guys to put me on safe ice LOL... ;D
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Im looking to come up that way the 18-21 so Im counting on you guys to put me on safe ice LOL... ;D
Dont waste your time.
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exactly , the ice is not safe with all this snow on it , we got screwed with this snow !!! >:(
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Well we got another few inches through the night. Another 8-11" expected today, and possibly another 8-11" tomorrow. We could have 3 feet when its all said and done. Bye bye ice!
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We are getting hit the hardest right here in Colton. Nat Grid says 800 homes in my town without power (the population is only 2k something.) parishville has 250 without power. I have power luckily.
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Sorry to hear about the conditions! Glad you still have power. We ended up with 8-10" overnight and supposed to get 1-2" today. People are going to be flocking to the first spot of good ice at this point.
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We ended up with about a foot here in Norwood. Real mealy stuff. :%$#!: :%$#!:
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Sucks! I'll probably go fish tomorrow at one of my spots. Its gonna be a mess though!!
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jighead, with this snow being as heavy as it is there will most likely be nothing up here safe by the 18th looking at the forcast. Another week and you may be in luck.
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jighead, with this snow being as heavy as it is there will most likely be nothing up here safe by the 18th looking at the forcast. Another week and you may be in luck.
Thx rball...
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Got 22" of wet heavy snow in Chateaugay. Not good
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Ended up with 12"-14" in our yard here in Norwood >:( Not good for the local ice.
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You guys getting in the Winter Classic in addition to the other local tournaments? Stop in to Green Machine, Chapman's, Chaumont Hardware, or Blue Line Sports to register! We're pretty confident several of the larger pike will come from the northern region, and who knows what else!! @)
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you bet tim, I got just the spot for potential laker, pike, and perch placements. Got some real hogs of each from it last year and that was my first year fishing it. Cant wait to explore it more.
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You guys getting in the Winter Classic in addition to the other local tournaments? Stop in to Green Machine, Chapman's, Chaumont Hardware, or Blue Line Sports to register! We're pretty confident several of the larger pike will come from the northern region, and who knows what else!! @)
What caliber of a pike will win. 22-25lb??
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You guys getting in the Winter Classic in addition to the other local tournaments? Stop in to Green Machine, Chapman's, Chaumont Hardware, or Blue Line Sports to register! We're pretty confident several of the larger pike will come from the northern region, and who knows what else!! @)
Dont be surprised to see a walleye come from up here. I am confident in my opinion that we grow the biggest walleyes in the state up here on the river, and the next state record will come from here
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From what I have heard and pics, I bet the winning pike will be over 30 lbs. They have upper 20's in Cranberry Lake and Sacandaga Lake - Lou from Fuel & Food showed me a pic of one that was in the low 30's caught on Sacandaga. I've heard stories of monster pike in Big Tupper too, not to mention the St. Lawrence. So it will be very interesting to see where the largest one comes from! I wouldn't be surprised to see at least the top 5 all be over 20 lbs. @)
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There are quite a few lakes that will produce pike over 20#s. We are pretty fortunate for that in our state. We have one heck of a fishery. I'd say the winning northern can come from many places in central/ northern NY.
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Also, with that said, I'm not a big fan of killing a big fish like that. Which will need to be done for top 3 places... :/
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Can anyone confirm the 5-6"s of ice I've heard about from 3 sources on Fern Lake? Around plattsburgh we only have 1" or less so we are a few weeks away from good ice to take the little men out on.
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From what I have heard and pics, I bet the winning pike will be over 30 lbs. They have upper 20's in Cranberry Lake and Sacandaga Lake - Lou from Fuel & Food showed me a pic of one that was in the low 30's caught on Sacandaga. I've heard stories of monster pike in Big Tupper too, not to mention the St. Lawrence. So it will be very interesting to see where the largest one comes from! I wouldn't be surprised to see at least the top 5 all be over 20 lbs. @)
I fish cranberry and the st Lawrence regularly they are my go to spots. Not as many giant pike swimming in cranberry as people make it seem. Definitely big ones. But you really have to work for them. Probably bigger in the Sac. The st Lawrence use to be great pike fishing but its going downhill in my opinion, I would be shocked to hear of a pike over 20-22lb from the st. Lawrence in my area.
With that being said I've got a 19+lb pike on the wall. I don't know if I could bring myself to kill a 20lb fish.
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Do not be surprised to see a 14-16lb walleye come out of the st Lawrence, though.
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I'm with ya on that. Especially from a place where there isn't an abundance of 40"+/ 20lb+ fish. It could be a bad factor to the gene pool.
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I'm with ya on that. Especially from a place where there isn't an abundance of 40"+/ 20lb+ fish. It could be a bad factor to the gene pool.
If there was any place with an actual abundance of 40+ inch 20+lb fish in the state of new York, I'd be thrilled to know where it was lol. Some place grow some big pike, but I don't know of any pike factories.
Now like Tobin Lake, or Great Slave Lake.. They have an abundance of 20lb fish lol.
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I'll be out again in the morning. Hoping for an early ice slob.
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I'll be out again in the morning. Hoping for an early ice slob.
Would love to see some pics, ice a pig
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If there was any place with an actual abundance of 40+ inch 20+lb fish in the state of new York, I'd be thrilled to know where it was lol. Some place grow some big pike, but I don't know of any pike factories.
Now like Tobin Lake, or Great Slave Lake.. They have an abundance of 20lb fish lol.
Right. That's what I mean. We don't have a LOTW fishery here lol. I just don't like seeing fish killed of that size unless for some reason they will not make a successful release. Anyways, good luck out there today, I'm getting ready to go check a couple places out.
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Thank you for bringing up the notion of preserving the larger fish - we are definitely in favor of keeping those genes propagating via C&R efforts. As a result of this concern coupled with a similar concern for trout in the tribs, we are looking at the possibility and logistics of adding a C&R category (or categories) for the 2016 event. It's too close to the event to try to add or change the event for this year, but we are open to suggestions for next year's tournament. The key here is to allow for the release of the fish while keeping the integrity of the event. So shoot us your ideas on this concept and we'll see if we can mold something for next year's event! @)
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We got 3 pike and 3 eyes. Few drag and drops through the day. Somewhat steady. My buddy Terry got one slobby 36"ish fish right at last light.
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Nice. Glad someone is able to get out there and be productive!
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My friends fish
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That's a nice sized northern! Looks a little slushy... ;D
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Very impressive pike. It looks like you guys are off of the beaten path.
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I'll be back out tomorrow.
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My buddy Cody (cstone12) got a nice fatty 22" eye as well. I think he is gonna post up the pic otherwise ill throw it up.
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Nice pike, thanks for sharing
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Nice one to start the season off with!! @)
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Nice one. Nothing better to get me cranked to get on the ice.
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I'll be out tomorrow
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Got out today, a little later than I hoped. It was relatively slow with zero flags but did manage some crappie. Here is my buddies first one
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I'll be back out tmrw to try at the pike again.
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Nice pick. Really shows how beautiful these fish are and why they are called paper mouths. Or did Buddy rip the lips off that one? ;D
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Very nice I'd love to get into a mess of crappies
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Very nice I'd love to get into a mess of crappies
Well I'd like to catch the pike you are lol
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Nice pick. Really shows how beautiful these fish are and why they are called paper mouths. Or did Buddy rip the lips off that one? ;D
Haha he may have.
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Here's the collection. Unfortunately I couldn't get em all in the pic, bout 4 more.
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That's awesome and congrats on your success. I have a couple tiger muskies I haven't got back yet. Some day they will be in " their " own room.
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Not all mine. My dads, as well. My brothers also not pictured here. We kinda do it as a team so I like to keep them together, looks more impressive.
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Nice fish guys! Moved back to ny this week and hoping to get out soon!
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Nnyice. Nice fish
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damn man that is super impressive i cant wait to have a trophy room like that some day, alot of hard work goes into that. I caught a 42.5" pike last yr i released only 18lbs if i get a 20lber ill prob do a replica unless i decide to do a replica of the one last season eventually. still searching for a 10lb marble eye for the wall too. the fish you guys catch up there are unreal i look forward to the pics this season.
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Nice man cave northernnyice....
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Nice looking man cave.
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My dad broke a leader clean in half today on a fish. Steel leader.. Had to have been an imprecection in the leader. 20 minutes later he caught a 26" pike with half of a leader/hook hanging out of its mouth.
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damn man that is super impressive i cant wait to have a trophy room like that some day, alot of hard work goes into that. I caught a 42.5" pike last yr i released only 18lbs if i get a 20lber ill prob do a replica unless i decide to do a replica of the one last season eventually. still searching for a 10lb marble eye for the wall too. the fish you guys catch up there are unreal i look forward to the pics this season.
Forget 10, come up here and get a 13-14!! Lol just kidding. Good luck on the eyes this year.
And good luck to everyone. I can't wait to get on some really good spots! Temps dumping off this weekend.
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Went out today. Some dink perch. Bout it. Day 2 of zero flags. Can't wait until more productive lakes are available
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At least you're out! The rest of us are watching this thread and wishing for ice.
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At least you're out! The rest of us are watching this thread and wishing for ice.
Yup lol. At least we still have deerz to chase down here
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Went out today. Some dink perch. Bout it. Day 2 of zero flags. Can't wait until more productive lakes are available
We only got 1 small pike today
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Oh I'm glad I'm able to get out. My patience wore thin during open water season so I guess I'm a little quick to pull the trigger on the blame game. I wish I was able kt get out tmrw after this rain but looks like a couple days off.
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Oh I'm glad I'm able to get out. My patience wore thin during open water season so I guess I'm a little quick to pull the trigger on the blame game. I wish I was able kt get out tmrw after this rain but looks like a couple days off.
Are you a seasonal worker as well??
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Got a jumbo today
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Jumbo is right. I'd like to get a pile of those man
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Count me in on those jumbos. Nice.
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Count me in on those jumbos. Nice.
Well where are all the slabs? :)
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That is a nice one for sure
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Well where are all the slabs? :)
A couple from a bud -
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Nice man cave northernnyice....
X2....awesome looking gallery of mounts! Thanks for sharing and good luck in your hunt for more trophy's this season!
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Are you a seasonal worker as well??
That I am. I'm an operator for an excavation contractor. I'm still working but the job we are on now is hit or miss.
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Salmon or brown? No two of my friends can agree. Would've taken more pics but it was a cold day in the adirondacks and I didn't want her freezing up. My guess is it's a LLsalmon just because of the mouth/maxillary doesn't extend past the eye. http://www.wildlife.state.nh.us/Fishing/salmon_v_browntrout.htm (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm319/Zac47/E7C81664-191A-4EB5-A1EC-13DA720720D3_zps7d0xkan5.jpg) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/Zac47/media/E7C81664-191A-4EB5-A1EC-13DA720720D3_zps7d0xkan5.jpg.html)
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Its true, on the Brown the jaw tends to extend well past the eye and your fish does not, could you tell if the tail was forked at all? Also, where your right hand is near the tail known as the caudal peduncle is narrow, speaking to LL Salmon, cant tell, any of those spots look like x marks?
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Tough to tell from that pic but I'm leaning brown. Head shape looks like a brown to me. But I'm far from an expert. A view of the tail would help, as jighead said. There is a lot of variation in browns with peduncle size and jaw length, and the angle of the pic doesnt help determine where the jaw ends much at all. I've also found female browns to typically have the max end nearly even with the back of eye, rather than well behind it.
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That's a nice fish. I would have to say it is an older Landlocked Salmon. The mouth looks that of a salmon and the spots seem to be on the upper sides of the fish. But, I'm not 100% sure. If I had it in front of me, in my hands I could tell what it is. Thanks for sharing!
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Here's a better picture, the sun was at my back in this one really pulling out the iridescence. Compared to a laker of the same size, it had a lot more fight in it, was a blast on the ultralight regardless. (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm319/Zac47/55D9810D-5054-400A-BABA-53938B9A736D_zpsnfuiog7i.png) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/Zac47/media/55D9810D-5054-400A-BABA-53938B9A736D_zpsnfuiog7i.png.html)
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wow, that is a tough fish to identify, the tail lacks that fork which suggests Brown Trout . Looks like we need to look in the mouth to really know LOL...
http://www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing/species/identification/salmon_browntrout.htm
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I cropped the hell out of one of the last pictures I have and the tail does look like it has a slight fork to it. If I'm ever in doubt again I'll take a quick picture of the mouth, haha, seems to be the only sure way to tell. Some bodies of water really make it hard to differentiate between the two. (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm319/Zac47/C4B3ED80-C63E-433F-9CE7-542C9588E7BD_zps5qarjkqp.png) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/Zac47/media/C4B3ED80-C63E-433F-9CE7-542C9588E7BD_zps5qarjkqp.png.html)
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Beats me. I don't know a thing about trout! Or salmon.... ??? :tipup:
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i was leaning towards salmon and then that last pic of the tail fork confirmed it for me
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To chase walleyes tonight, or not. Cost me a $20 bill just to go and check the night bite. Could pay off though.
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i was leaning towards salmon and then that last pic of the tail fork confirmed it for me
i agree it look like a LLS
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To chase walleyes tonight, or not. Cost me a $20 bill just to go and check the night bite. Could pay off though.
Lucky You. @) good luck.
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Lucky You. @) good luck.
What are you doing this weekend?
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Next week is 36, 37, 40 for Mon-Wed. Bye bye ice. Be lucky to still fish this weekend.
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Here's a better picture, the sun was at my back in this one really pulling out the iridescence. Compared to a laker of the same size, it had a lot more fight in it, was a blast on the ultralight regardless. (http://i299.photobucket.com/albums/mm319/Zac47/55D9810D-5054-400A-BABA-53938B9A736D_zpsnfuiog7i.png) (http://s299.photobucket.com/user/Zac47/media/55D9810D-5054-400A-BABA-53938B9A736D_zpsnfuiog7i.png.html)
Those white Swedish pimples are my go to in the 'Dacks
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Here's a brown I caught.... has the "V"
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The real way to tell is the mouth
Salmon Vomerine teeth are small and arranged in a single row along a raised shaft on the roof of the mouth.
(http://www.eregulations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/SalmonMouth_opt.jpeg)
Brown Trout Vomerine teeth are well developed and arranged in zig-zag rows along a raised shaft on the roof of the mouth.
(http://www.eregulations.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/BrnTroutMouth_opt.jpeg)
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Nice fish whatever it is. The mouth check looks like the sure way to tell.
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What are you doing this weekend?
Butchering a cow, a lot of work but man is it worth it. I wont be able to get out on the ice until maybe the 27th :-\ work keeps me rather busy during the week.
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You ain't missing anything yet man. After the 27th temps will plummet and we will get some good ice.
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That's what I'm hoping for. ;D
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Next week is 36, 37, 40 for Mon-Wed. Bye bye ice. Be lucky to still fish this weekend.
Don't say that :'(
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Fish for pike is that jiggn Jim holding those crappie? Looks like the front of my camp! Nice job can't wait to come up to the lake.
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Heading out in the morning
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Heading out in the morning
Good luck! I'm back to work so I'll have to wait till Sunday. Not a big deal though, the slush will be froze.
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The slush is froze here, nice solid surface. 8 pike so far. 33" being the biggest. Lot of mid 20 fish.
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(http://i608.photobucket.com/albums/tt161/chasingthedream_photos/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20141219_08_57_05_Pro20141219104831_zpscddf628a.jpg) (http://s608.photobucket.com/user/chasingthedream_photos/media/Mobile%20Uploads/WP_20141219_08_57_05_Pro20141219104831_zpscddf628a.jpg.html)
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I was hoping to see some pics during my break! Even if the size isn't big at least the numbers are there! Nice job and good luck this afternoon.
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Nice fish man
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We have been hammering them today. 15 fish. Lot of small ones. Kept a few for some table fare. @)
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A friend of mine is home from California and ways to go up there Sunday. I assume fish close to home but he won't have it. So I guess I'll make the drive and give it a shot.
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A friendly reminder to check your equipment before starting the season! Just lost a fish due to the leader snap coming open. Won't happen again!
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Jig rod?
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Jig rod?
Tip up lol
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Got 9 more pike today, no size at all really. Maybe one 30" fish. Checked a few of my good spots on the big river this morning, not even close to ready..
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Every time I look at the 10 day it keeps getting worse
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I used to fish Perch Lake quite a bit. I ran a small bait and tackle shop 5 minutes from Perch Lake prior to moving to Connecticut. I enjoyed how pristine the Lake was being open for ice fishing only and not having any camps or cottages on the Lake. I caught many Pike, Pickerel, Largemouths, and nice Crappie and Perch especially late in the season. I caught many pike greater than 10lbs. Good Luck to you!
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I'll be after walleyes in the morning. Pumped! Hope to stack them up
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Good luck send some pics . Hoping I get on the ice x mass eve
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I lost about a 5-7lb walleye at the hole. Jigging a chubby Darter. We got about 20 walleyes, all between 12-18".. Switching gears and hopping over to a pike spot.
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Every time I look at the 10 day it keeps getting worse
Hopefully the weather man is wrong and we get a good cold spell!
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Sucks about the Waldo. Good luck on the pike. Hopefully I can sneak out for a few minutes on Wednesday morning. Got an itch I need to scratch lol.
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I lost about a 5-7lb walleye at the hole. Jigging a chubby Darter. We got about 20 walleyes, all between 12-18".. Switching gears and hopping over to a pike spot.
bummer about that nice one but atleast you stuck a bunch, good luck on the gators
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I lost about a 5-7lb walleye at the hole. Jigging a chubby Darter. We got about 20 walleyes, all between 12-18".. Switching gears and hopping over to a pike spot.
Jigging :o Thought you were an all tip-ups guy. Wrong again. ;) Fun catching those wallys on a jig pole with 4 lb. test and a light rod. :P
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Jigging :o Thought you were an all tip-ups guy. Wrong again. ;) Fun catching those wallys on a jig pole with 4 lb. test and a light rod. :P
Never said I was an all tip ups guy! I've jigged up a lot of walleyes and a lot of perch. Some nice walleyes, too. But I do favor tip up fishing lol.
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Jigging :o Thought you were an all tip-ups guy. Wrong again. ;) Fun catching those wallys on a jig pole with 4 lb. test and a light rod. :P
In fact, I'm coming to pay you a visit this week sometime. I expect it to be a crappy day, my friend. Know what I'm sayin brotha?
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Just got this guy. Made up for me losing a nice walleye this morning. :tipup:
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My buddy Gavin aka The Smelt Man got this one shortly after mine lol
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Nice Job, I cant wait to start the hard water season. Old man winter is not helping the situation though.
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In fact, I'm coming to pay you a visit this week sometime. I expect it to be a crappy day, my friend. Know what I'm sayin brotha?
;D Let me know when - I'm outta town Wed thru Fri. Back for the chill-down on Friday.
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Just got this guy. Made up for me losing a nice walleye this morning. :tipup:
(http://s608.photobucket.com/user/chasingthedream_photos/media/Mobile%20Uploads/V__99C6_zps32fb9526.jpg.html)
Man, it looks like you grew that beard awfully fast!!
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Nice job guys.
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Man, it looks like you grew that beard awfully fast!!
I grow a quick beard. I'm ready to cut it off!
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Man, it looks like you grew that beard awfully fast!!
If your talking about the picture I posted the other day, the dude in the orange with the neck brace. That's my brother.
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I grow a quick beard. I'm ready to cut it off!
http://youtu.be/TZB8HRrJ0KM (http://youtu.be/TZB8HRrJ0KM)
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If your talking about the picture I posted the other day, the dude in the orange with the neck brace. That's my brother.
Yep, I thought from the earlier Post that was you, my bad. I was just messing. Nice fish-we are all jealous here.
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http://youtu.be/TZB8HRrJ0KM (http://youtu.be/TZB8HRrJ0KM)
Lol that guy is hilarious. He has his own show now.
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Ie anyone else fishing up here?? We have more then enough ice and I javnt heard of anyone else at it! Guys downstate are drooling for ice and are ready to rock and roll!
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Ive been up to black a couple times. Been pretty slow. Dont really know many other places. LOTI and eel bay arent ready yet. You guys seem to be doing quite well. Do you know if anyone is on brandy brook yet. Looking to jig up some eyes.
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Fished Saturday - Monday in the Jefferson county area. Would have fished today but work got in the way.
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Ive been up to black a couple times. Been pretty slow. Dont really know many other places. LOTI and eel bay arent ready yet. You guys seem to be doing quite well. Do you know if anyone is on brandy brook yet. Looking to jig up some eyes.
Yes, folks are on Brandy Brook.
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We finally got out yesterday,got sick of lurking,lurking,
Had to go north a ways,
iced 1 22" pike and lost another,lots of dink prech(almost was said a lot)and a couple gills
twas a fun day!!
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I'll be going after walleyes this evening, with open water tackle. The big ones are in, in one of my spots but there is no ice there.
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Good luck! I wish I was able to get out Xmas day for tigers after this rain. Friday it is...
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Got out for two hours this afternoon. Jigged up some perch. Friday I'll he out again.
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Hi Folks. This is my first post on this forum. I've heard a lot of good things about it. I'm looking forward to learning from all of you.
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I should mention that I can see the southern basin of Upper Saranac Lake from my house. It had totally skimmed over with a light ice cover early on Saturday, December 20th. Unfortunately, today's rain and wind have opened it up again.
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I'll be doing some Christmas walleye fishing tomorrow. A 10-13 pounded would be an awful nice gift.
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We are getting some ridiculous winds right now up here. No doubt the big river is angry right now. Gotta be messing with some ice. Couple spots with thin ice did hang on in the rain, but this wind... Looks like I will be sticking to the spots I've been fishing already. No exploring this weekend..
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yeah the wind here is Ogdensburg is crazy right now , last night was horrible , I sure as hell would not out trying any fishing today . come on cold and calm .
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I'm praying I'll still be able to navigate where I want on the lake I've been fishing. Had 8" with over half of that being black ice. Strong winds here as well. May need planks at the shore line
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Welcome to the site Lars. Make a couple more posts and read the closed post at the top of the forums page " Everyone needs to read this", especially Newbies" This will help you know the rules of navigation and check your Private message icon in the upper right hand corner of the forums page and read your first Private Message, after you have completed your first 4 posts. Again , welcome to the IS community.
Thanks for the welcome, JBoggey1.
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I'm praying I'll still be able to navigate where I want on the lake I've been fishing. Had 8" with over half of that being black ice. Strong winds here as well. May need planks at the shore line
Its very windy here on Upper Saranac Lake as well. The remaining ice is taking a beating!
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Really windy over here. Ice held fine through the rain. Prob gunna go after some eyes tmrw
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Good to hear. I'll be back after the tigers.
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Really windy over here. Ice held fine through the rain. Prob gunna go after some eyes tmrw
Good to hear
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Well I'm done for a bit. Just went to my go to lake and the water is up 6' and shore is open 30' out. I'm bummin
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Sucks. I'm on my way to check a spot. I fear the same result.
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Hi
I have not fished cranberry in the winter but we have caught really big pike in the summer. I would recommend a try here on the ice!
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Edges took a beating yesterday. Chat edges are shot but u can get out on it. About to head out to a smaller lake bringing a plank
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Ice is fine down here. Shoreline is a little sketchy. Couple small pike so far, one 31".
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4 walleyes tonight. Smallest was 7.5lb, biggest 10.5lb
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Well done any pics ?
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That Sir deserves a toast..... To those braver than I.....Hear,Hear...God bless.
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We want picks.
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Yeah but the bite was hot for a brief window so we didn't mess around taking awesome pics.. Here they are from heaviest to lightest, I did not get a pic of one 7-8 pounder.
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Some real beauties. Congrats.
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Thanks for sharing , nice looking healthy eyes
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very nice eyes :o
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Some beautiful walleye's guys.... :clap: :thumbsup:
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Hats off to you gentlemen. Good for you and thanks for sharing.
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Great looking eyes, gents. Congrats.
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I'm thinking about making a trip up north from Syracuse tomorrow. Are there any safe places to go?
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I'm thinking about making a trip up north from Syracuse tomorrow. Are there any safe places to go?
Not really, honestly. unless you really know where to look. By tomorrow the ice will be bunk.
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Not really, honestly. unless you really know where to look. By tomorrow the ice will be bunk.
Damn, we really wanted to try to get out somewhere
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yeah with the way the weather has been all week with the warm up and the rain I wouldn't trust it . I live 7 minutes from black lake and I haven't gone because I just don't trust it . this coming week is calling for cold days and nights so that should help it out for next weekend. ;D
your life is worth more than fish.
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Went out for the night bite today. Got two keeper eyes an lost a short on my transducer. Ice was a good 4-5" of black 1-2 of trash on top.
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I had to walk through open water a couple feet then step up onto the ice shelf. It was suspect..
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congrats on the eyes
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took a 10 minute ride in the truck to check out rollway and another spot , about 20 people out on the point at rollway , 10 at another spot. I didn't get out of the truck to check the ice thickness , but the access at the second entrance at rollway is quite wet !!
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Not the Best :unsure: :unsure: :unsure: I was hoping to make a pilgrimage tomorrow....
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Stepping up on to ice is a sketchy deal. But nice fish to start the season off
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Ice is going fast up here. Safe ice yesterday morning is now 2 inches of junk. Went fore a swim tring to get out on it.
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Me and wnthunting are in that photo
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Think I'll wait a little longer
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Headed up to rollaway bay at black lake this morning with my wife and junebug. When we got there, there was a handful of guys fishing already, the shoreline was really wet but we ventured out , checked the ice as we walked and it was still 4 inches of solid black in most spots. We had to watch for old holes as they were starting to open up a bit. We caught a bunch of small perch and my wife caught a 22 inch northern, her first northern ever ;D. Got to try out some new stuff and had a great time. A guy fishing next to us also caught a pike and he have it to us. The pike fillets are cooking as I type :) around noon the sun came out and it seemed to be softening the ice up, so we hightailed it out if there. I would defiantly not venture back out there until we get a few more cold days
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This was the entrance to rollaway bay
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Does anybody know of any safe ice near plattsburgh? like within 30-45 minutes? maybe the bays on lake champlain or little ponds around the area? maybe butternut?
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This was the entrance to rollaway bay
Yep - be safe - just 4 days ago there were wheelers out there running around.
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Got to play with the new auger and jaw jackers, and stayed on the right side of the ice!
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Does anybody know of any safe ice near plattsburgh? like within 30-45 minutes? maybe the bays on lake champlain or little ponds around the area? maybe butternut?
Go for a drive and check things out.
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I live in Saranac lake and we have ice, sketchy in spots and must keep eye on water, if it has moving water at all don't do it. If ponds are locked with no streams they are holding 6-8 inches. Be careful around old holes as they opened up a bit from rain but by next weekend everything should be good for the season.
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Coming to the Saranac Lake area this weekend. Can anyone tell me if there is access to lake kiwassa? I'm traveling on foot.
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I'm pretty sure I checked half the lakes in Upstate NY today, from Moon to Star, Tupper I thought but it turned out to be Raquette Pond LOL... Fished that and marked nothing but perch the size of Fatheads.... Good to wet a line. Black Lake was frozen but no way it was safe to fish, couple cold days should get her right again. Long car ride for a skunk, but hey.... I Ice Fished ;D
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Man that is some miles. Better than sitting at home.
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Went for a drive this afternoon found some ice for tmrw. Never fished this spot so see how it goes.
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Yeah as we were walking off black lake Saturday we agreed it would need a couple cold days before we got back out there
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Coming to the Saranac Lake area this weekend. Can anyone tell me if there is access to lake kiwassa? I'm traveling on foot.
There is access off Kiwassa Road, good luck that is one tough lake through the hardwater we fished an entire day last year and didn't get squat, beauty setting but depressing results
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There is access off Kiwassa Road, good luck that is one tough lake through the hardwater we fished an entire day last year and didn't get squat, beauty setting but depressing results
What's up dude. Long time.
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Thanks for the info
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Fished today with a good friend. Ice was 7" but fishing was slow an it was a lake we never fished before. 3 walleye, 2 pike and couple perch only one eye and pike were keepers. Didn't move around much wind was really blowing and I was a pansy and stayed in the shanty with the heat on ;D.
Still was a great time peace and quiet on a more remote lake with some good scenery. Sorry the one pics a screen shot off my camera.
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Beats what we got here in CNY, open water mostly. Glad to see some fish!
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Beautiful. Congrats on the nice fish!
Hey guys, I'm here in New York City, and with the recent warm days I don't think that I'll be able to get on ice in the area of 150mi from the city.
I will have 4 days for the holidays and thinking of paying a visit to Saranac Lake for the first time.
I'm not asking to burn a spots, but if you could point where public parking is and local B&T and inexpensive motel I guess I'd be all set for the trip.
Thanks a lot.
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look into blue line sports for bait in saranac lake. there is the best western in town idk rates, but if your coming for holidays im sure all hotels jacked their prices. Let me know when you come i live here and if im off work, usually sunday mondays, i may be able to meet you.
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Wow, thanks, rball. For now plan is to leave early Thursday, and I have good 5 hours of drive if no traffic. But if I finish early tomorrow I might be able to get out tomorrow late afternoon.
I'll keep you posted.
thanks again.
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Cant wait to hit up area's around TI this weekend! ITS FINALLY HERE! ;D Good luck and be safe out there
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Atta Boy Cody, sure wish I PM'd you the right # ;D ;D ;D
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Any intel on Lake Champlain, Kings Bay, Rouses Point, Catfish Bay
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Had a great day in the Adirondack's. 12/29/14
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Nice pics Berkley
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very nice Berkley
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What a beaut!
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catching pike in my spot huh? lol jk idk if thats really my spot but the area in the background looked like it and if it was the pike sure would have been bigger then last year :P
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Looks like u had fun ... And your gonna eat good too :)
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Nice job guys
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Nice fish!
Just trying to keep this thread in perspective, not sure where you guys are fishing but this is a northern NY thread, not all ADK's are northern ny'ish. Not discouraging anyone from posting pics or results or anything at all, but lets keep this like northern NY, not upstate NY lol.
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From an out of stater. What is the difference between northern NY. And up state?
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Do u want our version or the state's version ? :P I think the state feels it's new York city and Westchester are downstate and Albany is upstate , I live in Canada to them lol
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From an out of stater. What is the difference between northern NY. And up state?
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I was told, That people from down state could drive to up state NY. They had NO idea where Northern NY was.....YET.....h2l
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From an out of stater. What is the difference between northern NY. And up state?
Depends, where in NY State you live. To the city dwellers (that's NY City) Upstate is just north of the City. To us, that live north of Albany - it's an imaginary line, drawn East to West from some where north of Albany to Lake Ontario< north of Syracuse. Most of us would say Watertown and North to Canada. In other words - there is no "real" definition.
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Yeah, It definitely depends on where you live. I,m just south of watertown and always considered anywhere above NYS thruway as Northern NY.
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Yeah, It definitely depends on where you live. I,m just south of watertown and always considered anywhere above NYS thruway as Northern NY.
;D Then what is CNY (Central NY) to you?
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Draw a line straight across the state at Watertown. Anything north is northern ny. Anyone who lives somewhere in the area between Watertown and south down to Syracuse, that is NOT northern NY. Srycause region is CNY, in my opinion. From south of Syracuse region down past the capital district getting down towards nyc is upstate NY, in my opinion.
The term upstate NY is in regard to NYC. Not the state itself! Its easy to look at a map of NY and say, well that's north, so that's UPstate.. But the "up" is in regards to the city, so anything above NYC city is up. Upstate.
So I think anything north of like Newburgh up to Albany is definite upstate NY. Once you hit Newburgh you might as well be in the city, in my opinion. Somewhere between Albany and Syracuse there is a grey area where upstate meets central NY. And somewhere west of Syracuse there is a grey area where central meets WNY.
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I think of it this way....
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2l9qdqw.png)
And if you ask most of the people in Long Island or NYC
its like this
(http://i46.tinypic.com/2m7g6bn.png) but the line is closer to the city (below where it says state)
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I think of it this way....
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2l9qdqw.png)
No way.
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No way.
like I said that's the way I think of it..... I went to school in cortland which is CNY in my opinion and I consider upstate the same as northern but thats just my opinion.... also I live 40 minutes from Newburgh and that is not "upstate" that's still downstate in my opinion
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like I said that's the way I think of it..... I went to school in cortland which is CNY in my opinion and I consider upstate the same as northern but thats just my opinion....
I agree on Cortland being central NY. But i think a lot of people consider upstate NY below central NY. Central NY is a wayyyy smaller region then you have shown on that map. Honestly come up here and ask anyone and I mean anyone if this is upstate NY and people will laugh at you.
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I agree on Cortland being central NY. But i think a lot of people consider upstate NY below central NY. Central NY is a wayyyy smaller region then you have shown on that map. Honestly come up here and ask anyone and I mean anyone if this is upstate NY and people will laugh at you.
I just use the "arm" of ny as a easy reference point for people who don't know (mainly people from li and the city) I could get more detailed in another map if you want me to split "upstate" and "Northern." I go up to Raquette Lake and the Daks every summer for work and I know theres probably another 3 hours till I get to the canada border..... my honest opinion of "Northern" and "Upstate" is A line across from rochester and a line across from watertown between those is upstate and anything north of the line from watertown until plattsburgh is "Northern" and anything above that might as well be Canada lol but anything north of the watertown line is northern in my opinion.
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I agree on Cortland being central NY. But i think a lot of people consider upstate NY below central NY. Central NY is a wayyyy smaller region then you have shown on that map. Honestly come up here and ask anyone and I mean anyone if this is upstate NY and people will laugh at you.
Yup. Heck the wife and I are sitting on Colby in Saranac lake and I cantwait to fish back home. The wife goes to school in Ithaca and they describe where we live as Canada. Lol.
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hey loudmouth did you get many walleye last season on greenwood
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Yup. Heck the wife and I are sitting on Colby in Saranac lake and I cantwait to fish back home. The wife goes to school in Ithaca and they describe where we live as Canada. Lol.
Freshman and my last semester of grad school year my roommate(s) were from long island and they considered everything but long island upstate go figure lol They couldn't believe how much land there actually was and didn't know what those things with black and white spots were....
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I just use the "arm" of ny as a easy reference point for people who don't know (mainly people from li and the city) I could get more detailed in another map if you want me to split "upstate" and "Northern." I go up to Raquette Lake and the Daks every summer for work and I know theres probably another 3 hours till I get to the canada border..... my honest opinion of "Northern" and "Upstate" is A line across from rochester and a line across from watertown between those is upstate and anything north of the line from watertown until plattsburgh is "Northern" and anything above that might as well be Canada lol but anything north of the watertown line is northern in my opinion.
I agree more with this. Expect for the last thing lol. If everyone considers the TRUE north to might as well be Canada, then this thread should disband and move to the Ontario section lol. Because many of us are right up on the river, looking at Canada.
But we are still American..
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I think of it this way....
That's because you live "down" there. @)
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I agree more with this. Expect for the last thing lol. If everyone considers the TRUE north to might as well be Canada, then this thread should disband and move to the Ontario section lol. Because many of us are right up on the river, looking at Canada.
But we are still American..
I guess the lol wasn't enough to show my sarcasm
and anything above that might as well be Canada lol
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I guess the lol wasn't enough to show my sarcasm
Yeah I got that you were joking, slick..
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That's because you live "down" there. @)
Haha.... If you saw the area I live in you wouldn't believe it existed this close to the city (Im 60 miles from the city) All farmland and Woods for the most part nice little farming community where everyone knows everyone
But this is what the "officials" think too many sections if you ask me but the "North Country" does have a nice ring to it.... its pretty much broken up by landscape for the most part
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/Map_of_New_York_Economic_Regions.svg/2000px-Map_of_New_York_Economic_Regions.svg.png)
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Yes the north country is what we who live up here usually call it. I refer to it as the north country usually when talking to people from up here. Our local news is www.northcountrynow.co m
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And yes, too many regions. Just goes to show we live in a pretty cool, geographically diverse state. Despite all the negativity that gets shed on us.
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And yes, too many regions. Just goes to show we live in a pretty cool, geographically diverse state. Despite all the negativity that gets shed on us.
I think the city causes most of the negativity....
Not going to lie tho I love going up to the Dacks every year it's beautiful up there working on hiking all the high peaks. Also, its cool all the different accents everyone has as well.... My uncle used to live in the Mineville area and when his brother comes down to visit there's a bit of an accent also people from the city have bit of an accent... I'm sure I have one as well to some people.
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I've always differed upstate and northern ny like this... north of Albany to me is upstate ny and I generally think of northern ny as Essex, Clinton, Franklin, St Lawrence and the northern parts of Hamilton, Lewis and Jefferson counties... but that's just my opinion
I have family and I lived in Elizabethtown and it's a completely different world then Saratoga which is completely different then Albany IMO. I personally love the north country and hope to be able to live there again one day
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I've always differed upstate and northern ny like this... north of Albany to me is upstate ny and I generally think of northern ny as Essex, Clinton, Franklin, St Lawrence and the northern parts of Hamilton, Lewis and Jefferson counties... but that's just my opinion
I have family and I lived in Elizabethtown and it's a completely different world then Saratoga which is completely different then Albany IMO. I personally love the north country and hope to be able to live there again one day
That's a decent definition. ;)
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2 pages of bs who cares about that talk fish or don't talk
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2 pages of bs who cares about that talk fish or don't talk
Says the guy with 11 posts in 3 years...
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2 pages of bs who cares about that talk fish or don't talk
Keep lurking maybe you'll figure out a secret spot or gps coordinates
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2 pages of bs who cares about that talk fish or don't talk
Got to wade through the "bs" to get the good stuff - if you don't like it - don't read it. Pick another thread that has just what you are looking for :woot:
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Snowed like a son-of-a-gun in Northern NY today...beautiful day for fishing though!
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Snowed like a son-of-a-gun in Northern NY today...beautiful day for fishing though!
Lets see some pictures mr crappie ? Going out for my first trip tomorrow.....
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Lets see some pictures mr crappie ? Going out for my first trip tomorrow.....
OK... ;D
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Loaded up the truck today Abe and did a little scouting...caught a ton of 6-8" Crapps...managed 6 keepers, 2 Pike and a bunch of Gills...
(http://i588.photobucket.com/albums/ss324/huntny30/BL.jpg) (http://s588.photobucket.com/user/huntny30/media/BL.jpg.html)
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Good Luck tomorrow Abe!!! Can't wait to see pics, it looks like on the RADAR that Northern NY is still getting pounded by snow...snowed about 5-6"s while I was fishing...
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Nice crappies. Those few on the end look really big! You like that PK?
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Nice crappies. Those few on the end look really big! You like that PK?
Love that Flutterfish in all sizes...did well on the bigger version last year on Eyes...
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very nice , anyone else fish rollway today ? how was the crappie bite for you ?
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I was out past rollaway yesterday and today. Didn't have much luck either day. I was kind of disappointed since I've been doing really good on crappie and gills. Oh well, that's why they call it fishing and not catching.
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Nice fish!
Just trying to keep this thread in perspective, not sure where you guys are fishing but this is a northern NY thread, not all ADK's are northern ny'ish. Not discouraging anyone from posting pics or results or anything at all, but lets keep this like northern NY, not upstate NY lol.
To put things in perspective this is an upstate north country Adirondack fish.
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To put things in perspective this is an upstate north country Adirondack fish.
Wow all 3, eh?
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Wow all 3, eh?
:woot: his sig sez updstate - wonder where he thinks that is compared to where he lives?
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:woot: his sig sez updstate - wonder where he thinks that is compared to where he lives?
Phil, my man. How come you don't frequent the nny thread anymore? You live over on the BLBS thread.
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Good Luck tomorrow Abe!!! Can't wait to see pics, it looks like on the RADAR that Northern NY is still getting pounded by snow...snowed about 5-6"s while I was fishing...
Nice job scott.....this weather and a couple bait shop rumors have made us try a spot closer to home.....hopefully i will have some pics to share....
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Nice job scott.....this weather and a couple bait shop rumors have made us try a spot closer to home.....hopefully i will have some pics to share....
Good for you! Good luck bud! I hope it turns out awesome!
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Good Luck tomorrow Abe!!! Can't wait to see pics, it looks like on the RADAR that Northern NY is still getting pounded by snow...snowed about 5-6"s while I was fishing...
Snow quit here a little after 5. 5-6" on the level.
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Phil, my man. How come you don't frequent the nny thread anymore? You live over on the BLBS thread.
I'm around - do some lurking as well as writing and reading. ;D Just taking it all in.
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My girlfriend and I headed up that way to black lake and man was it snowing. Stopped at woodys on rt 3 for some bait. They have a bunch of jig raps and a bunch of nils augers. After that we hit the snow but it wasn't to bad. Got some perch and my girlfriend was lovin the flasher and ended up getting a decent pike on her jig rod and that made the whole trip worth wile. Might go again Saturday but extremely tempted to bring my wheeler cause I can't drag like that to darn far. Are any of you guys going this weekend thinking of bringing ice machines?
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Looking to fish Brandy Brook Saturday... anyone know if ice is safe ??? :tipup:
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Can I get any info on cranberry lake?? Looking to bounce around and try some new areas ..pm or repost thanks
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7-8 inches in one spot a few days ago.
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How about Eel Bay? Anybody been there? Did they get hit with the snow?
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Can I get any info on cranberry lake?? Looking to bounce around and try some new areas ..pm or repost thanks
I live in cranberry. probably would wait another week or two for the ice as we had a pretty good thaw on Christmas and a lot of the lake opened up. If you need any other info on Cranberry Lake give me a pm
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I went to eel bay yesterday and the shore was still runny but the whole bay seemed to be locked up didn't venture out due to the tornado winds
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Thanks for the report Teddy! Maybe I'll wait a little longer.
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:woot: his sig sez updstate - wonder where he thinks that is compared to where he lives?
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Well I live, hunt and fish in the Adirondack's. The Adirondacks are those tall mountain things you flat landers may not be accustomed to. Are the Adirondacks mountains not northern NY? GMU 5G
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:woot: his sig sez updstate - wonder where he thinks that is compared to where he lives?
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Well I live, hunt and fish in the Adirondack's. The Adirondacks are those tall mountain things you flat landers may not be accustomed to. Are the Adirondacks mountains not northern NY? GMU 5G
Tall mountain things.. Not ringing a bell! Lol I don't live in them, I live about 15 minutes northwest of the ADK park zone. But I fish and hunt slightly south of me, in the ADK's, as well as to the north.
I'd say maybe 50% of the ADK's are northern NY. Like we said before (this is most far northerners definition).. Draw a line straight across the state at Watertown. That would cut the Adirondack park almost perfectly in half. If your above that, then I would say yes north country, if below. Honestly I would say no. Where you located man?
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Tall mountain things.. Not ringing a bell! Lol I don't live in them, I live about 15 minutes northwest of the ADK park zone. But I fish and hunt slightly south of me, in the ADK's, as well as to the north.
I'd say maybe 50% of the ADK's are northern NY. Like we said before (this is most far northerners definition).. Draw a line straight across the state at Watertown. That would cut the Adirondack park almost perfectly in half. If your above that, then I would say yes north country, if below. Honestly I would say no. Where you located man?
Don't think he wants us to know. Might be giving away a hotspot to a "flat-lander" FUNEE! Seems Colton is in the dacks and I own a cabin in the dacks near to Santa Clara - Hmmm both North Country locations to me.
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SIGH! I think northern and southern NY is getting ready to fight another civil war! ;) :whistle:
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Don't think he wants us to know. Might be giving away a hotspot to a "flat-lander" FUNEE! Seems Colton is in the dacks and I own a cabin in the dacks near to Santa Clara - Hmmm both North Country locations to me.
Technically, south Colton is actually in the dacks, Colton is not. Matter of fact, if you stould on the top of the hill in Colton and looked south, you are looking into the Adirondacks, if you look north down the hill, it is where the seaway valley starts! Which use to be one giant body of water a very long time ago. I am smack between the seaway valleys and Adirondacks, stone throw from both.
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SIGH! I think northern and southern NY is getting ready to fight another civil war! ;) :whistle:
Lol I just like geography I guess.
In unrelated news, ill be fishing tomorrow in a spot I haven't been to this year. Pumped.
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Northernnyice going to his pickerel honey hole :roflmao:
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Northernnyice going to his pickerel honey hole :roflmao:
Hoping to crack 20" this year.
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Hoping to crack 20" this year.
Only a 20"er to bad everyone hates flatlanders got a couple of places that grow them a little bigger ;)
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Only a 20"er to bad everyone hates flatlanders got a couple of places that grow them a little bigger ;)
you and me both
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Got out on little sacandaga today able to get into a few decent perch, about 7 inches of ice, enough for us to get around on the snowmobile
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First trip of the year today the first spot we went was a bust due to open water on the shoreline......after a half hour drive we were fishing at location two.....fish were active as soon as we got there and we had waves of fish come through as the day progressed catching a few keepers every hour.....really wish we had started off here at daylight as the bite was good and faded as it got colder throughout the day .....good to be back on the ice again finished with 19 crappie and 3 gills not a bad start ;D
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g435/eyehi/ice%20fishing%202015/c1a0d56395f5fad9584da0b7ab53450c.jpg)
Some of the nicer slabs
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I found it! A somewhat "Official" description of the North Country - (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Country_%28New_York%29)
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I found it! A somewhat "Official" description of the North Country - (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_Country_%28New_York%29)
Glad I'm on the same page. I'm in Essex County
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you and me both
Bwahaha I think you guys are joking, not 100% sure, though. Just to clear things up I've never fished for pickerel in my life lol.
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Glad I'm on the same page. I'm in Essex County
Oh, sorry then. Definitely north country my friend.
Wikipedia's definition - extreme northern frontier. I like it. Bunch of extreme frontiersmen we are @)
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Oh, sorry then. Definitely north country my friend.
Wikipedia's definition - extreme northern frontier. I like it. Bunch of extreme frontiersmen we are @)
Ha Ha. That's the word - "extreme" What a bunch of extremists we are, up north, here.
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going to finally get out this year and be an "extreme frontiersman" hahahaha. maybe not as extreme as some people think we are but it will be good to get out for the first time and do some jigging and running back and forth. So pumped my ice season starts in the AM!
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First trip of the year today the first spot we went was a bust due to open water on the shoreline......after a half hour drive we were fishing at location two.....fish were active as soon as we got there and we had waves of fish come through as the day progressed catching a few keepers every hour.....really wish we had started off here at daylight as the bite was good and faded as it got colder throughout the day .....good to be back on the ice again finished with 19 crappie and 3 gills not a bad start ;D
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g435/eyehi/ice%20fishing%202015/c1a0d56395f5fad9584da0b7ab53450c.jpg)
Some of the nicer slabs
(http://i1101.photobucket.com/albums/g435/eyehi/ice%20fishing%202015/c7e92bbf83ce14eb0d7df705579aa2ec.jpg)
Awesome start Abe! Nice mess of fish
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nice job on the crappies and gills man. great start to the season
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Bwahaha I think you guys are joking, not 100% sure, though. Just to clear things up I've never fished for pickerel in my life lol.
My biggest was 28" but we get them 24"-25" regularly
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My biggest was 28" but we get them 24"-25" regularly
Nice. But I really never have fished for pickerel ever. We get walleyes bigger then that regularly up here!!! :P
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Nice. But I really never have fished for pickerel ever. We get walleyes bigger then that regularly up here!!! :P
I wish I had a good walleye lake down my way..... Oneida is the closest "good" walleye lake and thats a 3 and a half hour ride
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I wish I had a good walleye lake down my way..... Oneida is the closest "good" walleye lake and thats a 3 and a half hour ride
That's unfortunate. What do you fish for mostly
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That's unfortunate. What do you fish for mostly
Crappie perch and gills..... Our main crappie lake we average 12" a new perch lake we found last year we get them 12"-15" and gills are normally on average 8" We can usually fill a frabil sit n fish bucket in the 4 hours we fish and thats with throwing the small fish back
I fish a lake where there are walleyes in it but I haven't figured it out yet to consistently catch eyes out of it last year managed a 19" eye and it was very thick which was nice. If I remember correctly it was close to 4lbs.... male too
I have years where I target specific fish that I normally don't target. One year when I was in college at cortland it was trout. 2 years ago it was muskie and I got a 44" muskie (the picture in my signature) and last year it was eyes but only managed one... The lake that I caught the eye in was the same as the muskie I just happened to get lucky with the muskie. the eye I've marked em just last year was finally the first time one hit the jig
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Thanks scott and gillpill.......we have a frontal system headed this way tomorrow afternoon another visit may be required prior to the storm......some nice pike have been caught here recently as well.....
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Nice.
I dont really pan fish. I will jig for perch though, we get some awfully big ones on the river as well. I like to jig for walleyes, as well. Mostly tip up fish for pike, tipup/jig for walleyes though. I like to musky fish too but during software season, obviously. The musky in my avatar was caught on topwater. No bigger thrill to me in fishing then having a 50" musky blow up a topwater. I'm going out in the morning to a pike spot I haven't got to fish yet, I'm stoked.
Good luck everyone who is fishing tomorrow.
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Nice.
I dont really pan fish. I will jig for perch though, we get some awfully big ones on the river as well. I like to jig for walleyes, as well. Mostly tip up fish for pike, tipup/jig for walleyes though. I like to musky fish too but during software season, obviously. The musky in my avatar was caught on topwater. No bigger thrill to me I'm fishing then having a 50" musky blow up a topwater. I'm going out in the morning to a pike spot I haven't got to fish yet, I'm stoked.
When we go upstate we target pike (usually hit Chaumont) but the muskie I got was on my one tip-up set up for perch/eyes.... 8lb flouro leader... didn't think it was a muskie as it was coming in nice and easy and passed the hole on it side then ran for its life... after I saw what it was and how big it was I new I had to be calm and not rush it.... about a hour and a half battle... Only one i'll keep for the wall tho I said anything over 40 would go on the wall. had a 22" girth as well (12" carp in its belly was the reason for that). I have the last 45 minutes on video which is sweet
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Can't really tell from the pic, looks like a barred musky?
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Can't really tell from the pic, looks like a barred musky?
yea but they were very faint.... I believe it was getting to the clear phase of its life...
This is how it looks now tho....
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picture doesn't do it justice tho
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I heard they get light colored like that after they shed their skin.
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this ice and snow we got last night is going to suck if it stays like this :(
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With the amount of moisture in it, the below zero temps next few nights should freeze it solid.
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Plus, it should make it easier walking....h2l
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Ice stormy conditions. Freezing rain, lots of it. Managed about 10 walleyes this morning. No size, few eaters.
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I heard they get light colored like that after they shed their skin.
I didn't know they were snakes... I've never heard that
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I didn't know they were snakes... I've never heard that
Because they do not, lol.
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I'll be out tomorrow after walleyes. We've been getting them pretty steady.
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Has anyone been out to hawkins point yet? I'd like to take a trip up with my sons but don't want to travel 2hrs for nothing.
Thanks
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Has anyone been out to hawkins point yet? I'd like to take a trip up with my sons but don't want to travel 2hrs for nothing.
Thanks
Someone went for a swim there yesterday. Not safe yet. Or just bring a wet suit.
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Wow, thank you for the response. We have only ever gone there for walleye but I'd like to get some more spots for when hawkins point is not safe.
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Any one able to fish chaumont or 3 mile yet?
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Check chaumont hardware's Facebook page...
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can anyone give me a rd name or the location to unload to fish Hawkins?
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I'll be out tomorrow after walleyes. We've been getting them pretty steady.
Any luck with the waldo's ?....... How deep is the water you are finding them ? Hoping to get after some this weekend myself....
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Me too lol ;D
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ICE DOG 69 checking in! YEAH !!!!!!! I can feel it in the blood, I swear I turn into a snowman come ICE time. Up till last year I never wore gloves on the ICE, sucks getting OLD at 41 now I am starting to slow a bit but with the age also comes the experience and I am looking forward to hitting my favorite Walleye and perch spots on the St. Lawrence as well as hammering the perch on my home lake, Chateaugay Lake!
Glad to be back on the Shanty! Couple more weeks of hunting then I will be a regular!
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ICE DOG 69 checking in! YEAH !!!!!!! I can feel it in the blood, I swear I turn into a snowman come ICE time. Up till last year I never wore gloves on the ICE, sucks getting OLD at 41 now I am starting to slow a bit but with the age also comes the experience and I am looking forward to hitting my favorite Walleye and perch spots on the St. Lawrence as well as hammering the perch on my home lake, Chateaugay Lake!
Glad to be back on the Shanty! Couple more weeks of hunting then I will be a regular!
any safe ice on the st lawrence yet we have the fever and would like to get into those eyes.
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Icedogs quote is from 2011. Always read the date.
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Has anyone been out on LOTI? I'm new to the site and don't have access to the reports and conditions yet.
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ICE DOG 69 IN DA HOUSE, I MEAN DA SHANTY!!! First time this year. I am heading out chasing the big boy Waldos, Looking for BIG MALES tonight. A scout of mine has said I have enough Ice for my early season "MOUSE TRAP" as we call it. Looking through this thread I see some nice Pike have been caught already and by someone who does it every year. Nice 41" pike by the way!
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Has anyone been out on LOTI? I'm new to the site and don't have access to the reports and conditions yet.
Yes you do. You've got the minimum number of posts.
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ICE DOG 69 IN DA HOUSE, I MEAN DA SHANTY!!! First time this year. I am heading out chasing the big boy Waldos, Looking for BIG MALES tonight. A scout of mine has said I have enough Ice for my early season "MOUSE TRAP" as we call it. Looking through this thread I see some nice Pike have been caught already and by someone who does it every year. Nice 41" pike by the way!
Good to see ya back on the (IN) the shanty. Maybe we will meet up this season. @)
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ICE DOG 69 IN DA HOUSE, I MEAN DA SHANTY!!! First time this year. I am heading out chasing the big boy Waldos, Looking for BIG MALES tonight. A scout of mine has said I have enough Ice for my early season "MOUSE TRAP" as we call it. Looking through this thread I see some nice Pike have been caught already and by someone who does it every year. Nice 41" pike by the way!
Bout time! I was wondering when you would be around. Hitting you up with a PM brotha.
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Anybody been out on Stump Bay in Higley yet? I heard there were some folks on Arbuckle Pond (of all places) last weekend...
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Bout time! I was wondering when you would be around. Hitting you up with a PM brotha.
Yeah I know it, this is the latest I have ever gotten out or showed up on IS, I sent a PM back at ya.
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13.5 pounder today anyone else catching any decent eyes in st. Lawrence county.
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Where about are you fishing them?
I'll be out tomorrow after walleyes. We've been getting them pretty steady.
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If I can get out of bed, it might be a good day to get out and try for some perch. This bad is so dang warm......
Will let ya'll know if I make it out on Three Mile.
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Anyone fished Hawkins point yet
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13.5 pounder today anyone else catching any decent eyes in st. Lawrence county.
Just by the way you wrote 13.5 I can tell you caught that fish at a place that starts with a "C" and the second word of the place starts with a "C" and it was in 16ft of water . LOL
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Sup guise
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Depth is about right. But not at Coles creek.
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R u sure it wasn't coles, I thought you were blind folded when I saw you, must of been someone else. lol
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Hey all I am looking for some information on Coles Creek. Shoot me a PM if you can give out any info at all. Never been there before, only driven down 37 to see people fishing last week and thought I should try it there.
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I was at Coles last Tuesday got 2 pike & a few perch no walleye
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We got one nice 35'' fish today, caught by my buddy. And a couple smaller. Slow day.
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Wow nice eye I would love to catch a 35 inch one maybe I will get lucky & catch1 at Hawkins this week
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Wow nice eye I would love to catch a 35 inch one maybe I will get lucky & catch1 at Hawkins this week
35'' pike lol. But he did get a 34'' walleye that was close to 15lb last year..
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35'' pike lol. But he did get a 34'' walleye that was close to 15lb last year..
We pulled a 30 " through last night, quick photo and down she went.
My biggest Walleye is 12.4lbs, never have seen one bigger, a 34" waldo is a VERY VERY Impressive fish. I have said for years that the St. Lawrence River has the next New York State Walleye record fish in it.
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Got into some slabs yesterday
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those are some slammers berkley!
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Got into some slabs yesterday
Nice - those got some shoulders on 'em. @)
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Couple toads there! Nice job! @)
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nice catch
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Nice crappie !!!!!
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We pulled a 30 " through last night, quick photo and down she went.
My biggest Walleye is 12.4lbs, never have seen one bigger, a 34" waldo is a VERY VERY Impressive fish. I have said for years that the St. Lawrence River has the next New York State Walleye record fish in it.
I have pictures of it but I won't post because it is not mine and I don't have consent. I firmly believe the next record walleye will be in the fleuve saint laurent
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Nice job on the crappies berkley ;D
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I have pictures of it but I won't post because it is not mine and I don't have consent. I firmly believe the next record walleye will be in the fleuve saint laurent
Good chance the next record walleye will come from the st lawrence although lake ontario has a good chance as well.....
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First issues ive had with my jiffy propane this morning.. it was right around 20 below zero.. propane line was frozen stiff, and the fitting on the carb side of the regulator was leaking propane. Still ran and cut. Little too cold for it this morning..
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First issues ive had with my jiffy propane this morning.. it was right around 20 below zero.. propane line was frozen stiff, and the fitting on the carb side of the regulator was leaking propane. Still ran and cut. Little too cold for it this morning..
That sucks. Only problem with these cold days, everything is very brittle.
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First issues ive had with my jiffy propane this morning.. it was right around 20 below zero.. propane line was frozen stiff, and the fitting on the carb side of the regulator was leaking propane. Still ran and cut. Little too cold for it this morning..
Hope you find a cure - I'm surprised, that at -20, the gas in that little bottle would even vaporize enough to run the engine. -20 - you are definitely hardcore. @) Falling pressure today, little wind - might be an awesome day on the ice.
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Had the same problem with my Jiffy propane last year on a very frigid morning. Cant blame it though, it was freaking cold. Anyone on here having any luck at Coles Creek?
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Any of you folks know how to get a topo/contour map (or maps) of this stretch of the St. Lawrence? I've looked high and low and I just can't find anything that covers the area of....say....Ogdensbur g to Massena. I'm looking to get up there for the first time next month for some night time walleye and this would be a big help for a self-starter. I'm definitely not looking for anyone to put me on their spots, but a good contour map would help me to start my own learning. PM anyone?
Thanks
Bob
Irondequoit, NY
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Try navionics web site. Click the webapp icon and zoom around. Click on the sonar icon in the bottom left to see the smaller contours.
http://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=en (http://webapp.navionics.com/?lang=en)
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That's awesome!! Thanks a million. I've got to believe I can do some screen shots and print outs.
Thanks again.
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A buddy and I are planning a first time trip next weekend and could use some pointers we have shelter and transportation. Not looking for personal spots, just some reports. Any and all pm's greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
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Anyone know what kind of ice on black lake????
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NYLA
2 more posts and the Reports and conditions page will appear above the NY page. That information will be there!
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A buddy and I are planning a first time trip next weekend and could use some pointers we have shelter and transportation. Not looking for personal spots, just some reports. Any and all pm's greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Steve
12" in the bays, 8 out on the main lake. Ice production is at a standstiil. We have at least 8" of snow on top with some slush pockets. Drill a hole and the water comes up through. Needs a thaw or to get slushed out.
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Little warm up coming.... probably wont be enough though.
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Nice eye Kodiak, what did that measure or weigh? :tipup: :tipup:
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nice walleye
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I didn't measure or weigh it .. Just a great catch. took quick pic and put her back in..
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I didn't measure or weigh it .. Just a great catch. took quick pic and put her back in..
Nice eye, what time did you catch it at and which night? Just curious I plot weather and fish catching.
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I cought it on my jig pole around 5:30 in the evening .. the weather was clear ...light west wind ... I only posted it because you guys mentioned coles . :tipup: :tipup:
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Kodiak , u wouldn't be a mason would you ? im pretty sure ive worked around you (im a pipefitter) . you look an awfull lot like the guy I put in shower bases with in 2012 at postdam state , and did u just do mason work at corning ? ;D
by the way , nice walleye .
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Ya im that mason ;D
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Beauty walleye.
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Put my buddy on this 42" 19lb ADK pike today. He's been ice fishing for about a week...
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lucky dog
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Nice pike. Same for the walleye and crappies a few posts back.
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Nice walleye Kodiak, and I didn't know Tony Stewart ice fished for pike ;D
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haha. nice eye and nice pike
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Question for you thousand island guys. I've been making the trip for the last 4 year to Wellesley island state park and staying at the cabins with my sons and my father. Fishing on eel has been slow the last 2. Not looking for huge fish, just enough action on the tip ups to keep the kids entertained. Was gonna skip it and try something different this year but they really wanted to go still and stay in the cabin. We tried LOTI one day last year and that wasn't any better.
Question is....where else nearby could we try to fish if eel is slow? Have been to Clayton every summer for 15 years but don't know what is accessible on the river in the winter. No machine either.
What about the bay in front of Pier 65 marina? Is that accessible and worth the time to try?? Any other suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated.
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Question for you thousand island guys. I've been making the trip for the last 4 year to Wellesley island state park and staying at the cabins with my sons and my father. Fishing on eel has been slow the last 2. Not looking for huge fish, just enough action on the tip ups to keep the kids entertained. Was gonna skip it and try something different this year but they really wanted to go still and stay in the cabin. We tried LOTI one day last year and that wasn't any better.
Question is....where else nearby could we try to fish if eel is slow? Have been to Clayton every summer for 15 years but don't know what is accessible on the river in the winter. No machine either.
What about the bay in front of Pier 65 marina? Is that accessible and worth the time to try?? Any other suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated.
try goose, chippewa, black lake, or some of the indian river lakes
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Good night of walleye fishing. 27.5", 26", 23", few 18's and a pile of shorties.
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Nice job on the walleye's...... What color jigs are working for you ? How deep is the water you are finding them in ?
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sound like a great night nothernnyice!! Congrats
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Nice job on the walleye's...... What color jigs are working for you ? How deep is the water you are finding them in ?
12-20ft. any color. Cadence is more important.
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Thanks for the report.....we are finding them at the same depth having good luck with golden shiner buckshot rattles.....i need to try some other locations for keeper size fish....
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Good night of walleye fishing. 27.5", 26", 23", few 18's and a pile of shorties.
Where's da pics ;D
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Can anyone tell me how the ice is on Wheathouse in the burg?
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Can anyone tell me how the ice is on Wheathouse in the burg?
Not sure how much ice is there although people are fishing there and i have also heard they are bringing atv's on the ice .....
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Where's da pics ;D
I got a new phone. Txt me
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Bay derby this weekend $2000 luck o the draw, who's hitting it?
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Bay derby this weekend $2000 luck o the draw, who's hitting it?
Where is that? Never heard of it. Open boundary?
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Black Lake Fish & Game Assn. has an open boundary derby this Saturday as well.
http://blfga.org/images/DERBY3.pdf (http://blfga.org/images/DERBY3.pdf) Got some great prizes.
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Alex Bay Derby - copied this from the Chaumont Hardware page - click the link at the top of the page.
*Jan 24th Alexandria Bay Open boundry, Luck of the Draw $1000, Big Fish $250, Live Release $250, for more info call:408-9351
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All these derbies.. Ive only got so much more room in my bath tub. Lol..
How big of a fish will it take to take the black lake derby?? I saw a flyer for it in the store here in town but I didn't read it.
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Cranberry fish will probly come to black lake derby
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What a nice morning. Big walleye morning I can feel it.
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All these derbies.. Ive only got so much more room in my bath tub. Lol..
How big of a fish will it take to take the black lake derby?? I saw a flyer for it in the store here in town but I didn't read it.
It'll be 10 + for a pike and near 10 or bigger for an eye. PanFish will be 1.5 or a little bigger. Been doing this derby for a lot of years and Black Lake has produced trhe biggest pike most years - not all but most. And when the money gets big enough the eyes come from Chaumont and Quinte'.
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Info on derby ???
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NNYice...From my experience at Black Lake, I'd guess a 12 lb'r will come out of there.
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Info on derby ???
Just a few posts back. ;)
Black Lake Fish & Game Assn. has an open boundary derby this Saturday as well.
http://blfga.org/images/DERBY3.pdf (http://blfga.org/images/DERBY3.pdf) Got some great prizes.
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Not sure how much ice is there although people are fishing there and i have also heard they are bringing atv's on the ice .....
good enough for me Thank you :icefish:
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few walleyes from the last day or two..
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heres one my brother caught.
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Nice! Those river eyes are a different breed entirely.
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awesome!
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Nice catch.
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Some nice looking eye's there. @)
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Nice!
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Nice eyes! Shoot me your number NorthernNY when you get a chance
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Nice fish good job
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Some real good looking eyes northernnyice, your putting together a good season, :bow: :bow: :bow:
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What is "luck o the draw"
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Top Winners In The Black Lake Derby
Near 400 registered.
No idea where 1 and 2 came from (river, I believe) but the rest of the pike listed came from Black Lake and there were 3 that were 13 + lbs.. Did not have one walleye entered.
Adult Big Fish
1st - Pike - 18.44
2nd - Pike - 15.38
3rd - Pike - 13.40
Adult Pan Fish
1st - Crappie - 1.19
2nd - Perch - 1.18
3rd - Crappie - 1.16
Youth Big Fish
1st - Pike - 8.07
2nd - Pike - 7.42
3rd - Pike - 7.38
Youth Pan Fish
1st - Crappie - 1.04
2nd - Perch - 1.03
3rd - Crappie - .99
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Nice Waldos on the 23rd buddy, it was hot that night we hit 30 walleyes. 4 of us fishing and we all limited. Last night 3 of us and not a single fish through the ice.
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Nice Waldos on the 23rd buddy, it was hot that night we hit 30 walleyes. 4 of us fishing and we all limited. Last night 3 of us and not a single fish through the ice.
Yeah i coildnt count how many we gotnthat night. And twice as many drag and drops and misesnon the tip ups. If we would have hooked them all we woulda been about 30 walleyes between 3 guys in 2 hours. Last night my buddy went, i decided not to go. He saidnit was extremely poor and no one was hitting any eyes.
Phil, an 18 and a 15! Wow! Some nice pike right there. You think the 2 bigs came from black lake?
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18.44 lbs :bow:
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Yeah i coildnt count how many we gotnthat night. And twice as many drag and drops and misesnon the tip ups. If we would have hooked them all we woulda been about 30 walleyes between 3 guys in 2 hours. Last night my buddy went, i decided not to go. He saidnit was extremely poor and no one was hitting any eyes.
Phil, an 18 and a 15! Wow! Some nice pike right there. You think the 2 bigs came from black lake?
Nah - pretty sure one was from Chaumont and may be one from Cranberry. Maybe both Chaumont Bay Not sure.
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Nah - pretty sure one was from Chaumont and may be one from Cranberry. Maybe both Chaumont Bay Not sure.
I was thinking that, too.
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Thanks for posting the results phil.......surprised no walleye were weighed in ???
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Thanks for posting the results phil.......surprised no walleye were weighed in ???
I brought a 10lb walleye that was 27.5 inches but was told by an official that it had to be 28 inches just like the pike and that pike/walleye were together in the same category regarding weight. I kind of scratched my head thinking how a walleye was going to compete with a Cranberry or Lake Ontario pike. I thought walleye used to have its own category. Looks like the game club got a nice turn out which was great to see.
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I brought a 10lb walleye that was 27.5 inches but was told by an official that it had to be 28 inches just like the pike and that pike/walleye were together in the same category regarding weight. I kind of scratched my head thinking how a walleye was going to compete with a Cranberry or Lake Ontario pike. I thought walleye used to have its own category. Looks like the game club got a nice turn out which was great to see.
A 27.5 that went 10 pounds. Damn musta been unbelievably fat and thick.
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A 27.5 that went 10 pounds. Damn musta been unbelievably fat and thick.
9lb 15oz. but 10 just sounds better. ;D The thing was a barrel. Had three, 4 inch crappies stuffed in its belly.
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I brought a 10lb walleye that was 27.5 inches but was told by an official that it had to be 28 inches just like the pike and that pike/walleye were together in the same category regarding weight. I kind of scratched my head thinking how a walleye was going to compete with a Cranberry or Lake Ontario pike. I thought walleye used to have its own category. Looks like the game club got a nice turn out which was great to see.
Well - I will check on that. Not sure why they would say that to you. It's a rule we have for Northerns. Nice eye - wish I had seen it. No matter, as far as the prizes went - it would not have been in the money. Thanks for the info. Got any PICs? And if you don't mind my asking, what body of water did it come from?
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Scary cold out here with the wind chill. And a poor bite.
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I wish I could say different, but same results for me.
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anyone been fishing in the north country in this cold weather?? some huge walleyes getting caught all over the river.
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anyone been fishing in the north country in this cold weather?? some huge walleyes getting caught all over the river.
Not been out since Sunday - Trouble with the wheeler - almost ready to go.
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I fished the river Saturday and Sunday night and marked only a few. Some chased but none would fully commit. Maybe this weekend will be different. The wife wants to go so some tip ups may be used. @)
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I've been "holed-up" for a few days now...Bored stupid...Might be decent today, then Cranberry Saturday.
:%$#!:
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Heading to Wanakena today, going to be scary cold for the derby. Good luck to everybody tomorrow and stay safe and warm. :tipup:
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With the temps for tomorrow, a lot of trophy fish are going to meet their demise on the ride to the weigh-in I'm afraid. Hopefully people will try their best to prevent that. Should be some beauties caught. Good luck Hardwaterpiker and bigmouth.
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You no i was just thinking that. i live in Rainbow lake NY and there is never anything about the North! You ever fished Franklyn Fall?
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anyone been fishing in the north country in this cold weather?? some huge walleyes getting caught all over the river.
Friend of mine landed a nine pound walleye yesterday......the perch bit real well before the storm also....
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My brother got a 16lb pike a couple days ago. I managed a 20.5 pounder today. My buddy broke off a really big fish early this morning. Who knows, I think it easily could have been over 15. Fishing has been steady.
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to windy and cold for me to make the trip up to the st lawrence river. will wait until it gets at least in th 20,s. over 2 hour trip for us and we target eyes. anyone fishing the massena area or coles creek for eyes as of late?
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With the temps for tomorrow, a lot of trophy fish are going to meet their demise on the ride to the weigh-in I'm afraid. Hopefully people will try their best to prevent that. Should be some beauties caught. Good luck Hardwaterpiker and bigmouth.
Many many big fish will perish today.
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Two 19 lb's and several in the teens caught today.
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to windy and cold for me to make the trip up to the st lawrence river. will wait until it gets at least in th 20,s. over 2 hour trip for us and we target eyes. anyone fishing the massena area or coles creek for eyes as of late?
Friends of mine have been doing well on walleye in the massena area last week....a couple of days with limits big fish mixed in as well....
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Two 19 lb's and several in the teens caught today.
My buddy got a 20 first hour
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I was curious as to whether or not any of you Nothern NYers have found any safe(ish) spots to ice fish on the Oswegatchie river. I'd imagine the walleye fishing would be great.
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I know one of the referred to 19 lbrs was a first hour catch. on the board it was like 19 lb 15 oz er. I'd call it 20 too.
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Please help out zweber is you have any information on his missing equipment. My DeWalt radio was lost 100 yards away from his gear, and luckily someone else picked it up. We intercepted during the derby and it was returned. The remaining items were taken by different people, and have yet to be returned, despite widespread contact on ice with other anglers and numerous announcements at the fire station prize drawings. Everyone has found lost gear, but this isn't just an ice ladle or ratchet strap. Lets get it back to its rightful owner.
Have been looking for this fish for many years. Released to swim again. Only wish it had the belly to match the length. 44.5", with two tip ups in the water 7:15am
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Nice pike good job.
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Awesome looking pike.......great job .......
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Good fish Noah. Wish i would have seen it in person.
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Had the pleasure of gafing this hog for Lastcast69! What an insane way to start the morning. Congrats bud! :tipup:
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Nice fish LastCast69. I wish we could have helped you and zweber with the gear. My buddy and I got a late start because his wheeler wouldn't start and when we finally got fishing (9 ish) he tried to start the bike at 11 and it wouldn't go, so we packed up and got his bike towed off the ice. Needless to say it wasn't a good weekend for us.
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Crystal clear, sunny, cold today. Extremely poor bite! Storm rolling in i think. Hopefully tomorrow and tuesday will be better.
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Anyone in st lawrence county have a spare portable shelter they want to part with? Or perhaps desiring to upgrade? I need a new one lol. Hub style or suitcase. Hit me up if you do!
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Anyone in st lawrence county have a spare portable shelter they want to part with? Or perhaps desiring to upgrade? I need a new one lol. Hub style or suitcase. Hit me up if you do!
Wish I did - if you are out there today - you are a REAL Diehard, shelter or not! ;D @) :P sub-zero 20MPH NE winds with gusts to 40 and snow.
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lastcast nice northen...that would a been beauty with a fat belly...still a nice fisg congrats
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Anyone in st lawrence county have a spare portable shelter they want to part with? Or perhaps desiring to upgrade? I need a new one lol. Hub style or suitcase. Hit me up if you do!
Check craigs list....there was a couple shacks on there earlier in the week....
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Anyone ever think about doing a northern ny get together? For all the st lawrence county and franklin county boys on the shanty?
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im down sundays work best for me
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Anyone ever think about doing a northern ny get together? For all the st lawrence county and franklin county boys on the shanty?
I'm in - any day is fine for me. Pick one that is sunny, 30 and windless. :P
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I'm in - any day is fine for me. Pick one that is sunny, 30 and windless. :P
I didn't know they existed lol
most weekends are fine with me also.
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Anybody know a good spot for somwthing like that?
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Cold this morning... but the big ones are out there just waiting to be had.. Get after em boys! Woo!!
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Last couple days havnt been very good for me. Today was exceptionaly poor. I have been fishing a spot that usually treats me well on size not numbers. Hopefully tomorrow or friday it will crack open.
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Hope your luck turns around for ya. Find a shack yet?? ill keep my eye out for one.
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Hope your luck turns around for ya. Find a shack yet?? ill keep my eye out for one.
Nope still looking around. appreciate that. Used my brothers today.
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Perch bite was not good for me this morning started of with a few right off the bat and things went down hill fast...... Seemed like good weather conditions with snow and a southwest wind but at least it was not below zero..... Hopefully my luck changes for our chaumont bay trip this weekend.....
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Nope still looking around. appreciate that. Used my brothers today.
i have a 2 man htc hub id sell ya.
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i have a 2 man htc hub id sell ya.
Dimensions?
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Anyone coming down for the tupper derby, if your coming through colton and need bait, Whites General Store has medium size pike shiners, and sometimes medium/large suckers unless he gets bought out of them.
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Pike bite is picking back up for us. Hopefully it keeps up as we start getting into prespawn. I got a 32" and missed a couple, my dad got a 41"
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here is the 41'' my dad caught today - 17 pounds
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How did the Tupper Lake Derby go? Big fish? Big crowd? Was not so nice weather-wise.
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I did no participate but from what I hear, 16 pounder took big fish honors, good turn out, everyone had a good time.
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Yea a 16 was biggest. Followed by 11 I think a couple 9's and the rest went down from there. Last hour had a 2.5 lber win. Weather wasn't to bad. Light snow all day but temps werent too bad and wind was tolerable. Was pretty good turnout. 925+
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Man its mid Feb, this thread should be the beez kneez. Whats happening in the north country? Anyone been fishing the river?
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It's to cold out there. :o
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Most of my spots are a long long walk or buggy ride, with this snow the buggy aint going through it and I am in good shape but can't pull a sled full of gear in this snow.
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Been playing around with Waldo's on the big river a lil bit on the weekends. Lots of shorts and rather slow last weekend. Hopefully this weekend will be a lil different. :)
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Man that looks bigger than 17 to me.I got one sat 39 1/2 that pushed 17 didnt look as big as that one.Nice fish.
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17.2 measured weighed and slid back into the river. 39.5" should put you bout 15.5-16 pounds. Def could get a 17 if it was good andsolid. (Just from my experience)
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Blew a tire on the snowmobile trailer early this morning. No spare. Looks like no fishing today >:(
That makes me so mad!
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Blew a tire on the snowmobile trailer early this morning. No spare. Looks like mo fishinf today >:(
That makes me so mad!
That sucks.
Ice Dog - I'll run you out to your spot(s) any time - just give me a heads up. :P
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Been having tough luck on the St.Lawrence this year. Spots that have produced in the past are not nearly as fertile for Pike. Fishing pretty much most weekends on the St.Lawrence between Massena and outside of Waddington. Hitting the common grounds has pretty much been useless (Coles, Brandy, and Fobares). Tried a few smaller bays and not much luck there either. Any one else having a hard time finding Pike? I am going to be trying to figure something out for next weekends tourny, but I am not too sure about locating something decent...
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The pike bite is firin back up for us. I got a 38", 36", 30" and lost a pretty nice one at the hole yesterday, my brother got a 32" and a small one.
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Fished a local derby yesterday and won the walleye division with a 6.6 lb walleye from coles creek.......big pike of the day was a beauty coming in at 17.3 lbs ....
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Fished a local derby yesterday and won the walleye division with a 6.6 lb walleye from coles creek.......big pike of the day was a beauty coming in at 17.3 lbs ....
Nice EYE.
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Congrats on the waldo win. @) @)
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Nice eyeball
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Thanks folks....... We also caught an 18" walleye and had another drop the bait all within the first half hour but that is walleye fishing....i wish we were there an hour earlier........looking forward to the walleye association derby next saturday really wish i had a snowmobile for transportation as we barely made it off the ice with my wheeler with tire chains yesterday >:(
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Can any of you guys give me a starting point on the river eyes. Me and a buddy are coming up next wknd i believe. Would like to cqtch some eaters and even shorts to keep us busy while trying to get a true river pig. Any tips. Techniques. Maybe a few access points where the bite has been good. I know they have been doing well up there this year. Not looking for anyones hotspots, just general info on where to go and what to use. I have navionics and we have flashers. Pm if needed. Debating on whether to bring sled or hoof it.
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Good bite today. I got a 10 pounder, my beother got an 8, and we got a few other smaller.
Also, RIP to the guy who lost his life on the big river the other day. And the search effort continues for a second guy.
Note to all, experienced and new comers alike, the river has serious current and it needs to be respected or it WILL punish you. It claims someone nearly every year. Be careful around the current areas.
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Walleye or pike ? ..... Hoping to get out tomorrow afternoon.....
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Pike. Last couple walleye trips i havnt caught nawthin.
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Anyone fishing the walleye association derby saturday ?....... Going out to check some spots out later today.....
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I had thought about it. But I never registered the sled. Not looking forward to the walk if I do attend. I'll see what the weekend brings.
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Saturday looks to be the warmest day we have had in a while......a friend of mine has plowed a large path wih his truck out from the marina toward the middle of coles creek bay.....i heard they are trying to find someone to plow some paths at the 4 major bays to make travel easier but not sure if it will happen.....i just drove by wilson hill and there is a truck on the ice there....
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That sounds promising.
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Good Lord willing I will be in the SLRWA Derby on Saturday. I went for a drive the other night also to check things out. Fobares Pond looked like it had 6" of slush with at least a foot of snow. Coles Creek river side wasn't to bad but the water is down what looks like 5-6' lower than normal. Guys are going to have to be mindful of where they are drilling holes there and at Wilson Hill. Would really suck to bury your auger into the mud.
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A few years back on derby day some guys next to use were having auger troubles and asked if we had one they could borrow.....sure enough they buried my buddies 10" jiffy right into the sand :o......
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That sucks, that would be my luck with trying to help somebody out. Not that I am a seasoned veteran ice fisherman, but, whenever I am drilling once I break through and hit water I stop and lift the auger up. Have witnessed many guy's drop the auger to the power head once they break through, never really understood that. Same with guy's beating the auger up and down when the bit is iced over and won't drill, just creating bigger problems for themselves.
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Went by fobares and coles to check out the ice conditions around noon today. Looks like there is definitely a path from the marina out towards coles bay, a small path at sandy beach out about 50 yards, looks like they plowed some slush and turned around. Nothing for a path by the causeway by fobares farm. There was some open water right there though... not sure if that is where the pipe comes out or something. It did look like the access was plowed out right there though. I didnt have my auger with me so did not check ice on fobares. If anyone does could you please post an update?
Talking about burying your auger... last year at wilson hill with the 3 ft of ice we had mid season I remember never hitting water in one spot... sucked ass. Will never do that again! :P
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Went by fobares and coles to check out the ice conditions around noon today. Looks like there is definitely a path from the marina out towards coles bay, a small path at sandy beach out about 50 yards, looks like they plowed some slush and turned around. Nothing for a path by the causeway by fobares farm. There was some open water right there though... not sure if that is where the pipe comes out or something. It did look like the access was plowed out right there though. I didnt have my auger with me so did not check ice on fobares. If anyone does could you please post an update?
Talking about burying your auger... last year at wilson hill with the 3 ft of ice we had mid season I remember never hitting water in one spot... sucked ass. Will never do that again! :P
Theres bound to be a pile of ice at fobears. That should be no worry. Just dont go near the culvert pipes.
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Good luck to everyone fishing the derby tomorrow and stay safe.......my plans have changed several times due to snowmobile problems but a chance meeting wih an old friend at the gas station has us back on track to fish at wilson hill ;D
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are they going to be selling bait at the gas station this year again? I know they sold a TON of bait the last time i fished the tourney.
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Over 800 anglers, big pike 14 lbs, big walleye 10 lbs, 9 years of good times with friends priceless..... Our group landed 2 nd place pike final hour @)
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It always is a good tourney. Glad they had a large crowd. Was all set to go but got called in to work. Ooh well maybe next year. Congrats for the second place cash. :tipup:
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Well after a long weekend camping out on the ice, the first annual Genny Light Bowl Two Day Derby has reached its end and my buddy Marky Mark took home the hardware with a 10lb and 15lb northerns. I did not do squat, other then managing one small fish and losing a good one. LastCast69 also competed in the grueling day and night 2 day event, among others.
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Sounds like it was a good weekend out on the ice none the less. @)
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Nice, fat northern!
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Nice fish! We didnt have much for luck during the SLRWA tourny but we had fun. Caught 40-50 dink perch out of one hole :P no pike, no walleye, but I did find mud twice at wilson hill!
There is a tourny this weekend on Chateaugay lake and I have been really wanting to get out there, this looks like a good reason to go. Anyone have ice conditions on the upper lake? Much for slush? Are people driving trucks right out like last year at this time?
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Great weekend on the ice in Northern NY. Was finally warm enough to spend the night on the ice, giving us two full days of fishing. Of our group, my friend Mark kicked butt with a 10, and 15lb northern. Big dead baits were producing well, and will likely continue to until the soon approaching end to the season. Sorry for the edit, but everyone knows what happens when a picture can identify a spot, and then the spot gets named, and then you show up to fish it and there are 20 people set up there and you have to find a new spot...which is too much work for me with all this snow and slush ;) As usual, all fish were released unharmed.
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Very nice fish! I'm curious, were they hitting big dead bait both days?
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Very nice fish! I'm curious, were they hitting big dead bait both days?
Yep
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Yep
So things are starting to transition up there. Sounds like its game on for you guys and I'm sure we will see some monsters very soon! I'm hoping things start to change down here soon.
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What size were the dead baits? 6-8"? 8-10"? 10"+? cause i was thinking of trying a mix of dead and live bait tmrw on the. river
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What size were the dead baits? 6-8"? 8-10"? 10"+? cause i was thinking of trying a mix of dead and live bait tmrw on the. river
I'd use a variety of everything you just mentioned.
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What do you guys use for dead bait (variety of fish)?
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You can use whatever. Big suckers work good. 8-12". Hard to say what they will want in your lake or river. Get some nice big live suckers and use them. When they die just keep using them, lol.
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Hey Ice dog 69 are you still getting them in Horseshoe.
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Walleye bite was on fire at first light this morning....size was another issue......kept one nice one in the 4-5 lb range and 7 jumbo perch between two of us.....wind and snow were brutal when we left >:(
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Walleye bite was on fire at first light this morning....size was another issue......kept one nice one in the 4-5 lb range and 7 jumbo perch between two of us.....wind and snow were brutal when we left >:(
Nice :tipup: I hope the walleye fishing picks back up for me, would like to get a few more evenings in this season, I just cant stop chasing big pike. So much to do and so little time lol
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I belive the fighing will really get good next week with the warm temps predicted......still have a few vacation days saved up that will be used before the season closes...... I agree with you we a running low on time :'(
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Total failure today with the jiffy propane. Small leak in the fuel line turned into the hose splitting and the regulator hanging on by a thread. Not happy Jiffy!!!!
It also leaks propane out of the fitting going into the carb, and it also leaks oil right out of the base. Junker...
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That SUCKS !!!
Warranty ??
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Total failure today with the jiffy propane. Small leak in the fuel line turned into the hose splitting and the regulator hanging on by a thread. Not happy Jiffy!!!!
It also leaks propane out of the fitting going into the carb, and it also leaks oil right out of the base. Junker...
That SUCKS X 2 Should be under warranty
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Phew. Glad I went with the 4 stroke strike master. That jiffy almost sold me.
Sorry to hear about your luck. That's to bad, I know its like brand new, and it sure is a bad time of the season to have a failure!
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one word ION, been using it all season, great auger, minus 15 drill like mad, doesnt slow down ,never going back to gas
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Luckily we have 3 augers. My auger is under warranty and will be covered. Everyone in the north country, there is a Jiffy Service Tech in Waddington. Steves Small Engine. He is gonna fix me up
I cant complain about the power, starts easy, runs good, but the regulator and fuel line and the fittings are bunk. Freezing and leaking.. its a common problem with these. It was -17* up here this morning but still...Wish i woulda got the Strikemaster honda..
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Sorry to hear about the auger...... Thanks for the info on the jiffy repair shop thats good to know..... Did you catch any fish ?
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Sorry to hear about the auger...... Thanks for the info on the jiffy repair shop thats good to know..... Did you catch any fish ?
Caught a few pike. Nothing big. Changing spots tomorrow.
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One more keeper walleye this morning.....not a bite after sunrise :'(
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Tomorrow will be much better I'm sure. Today's barometer is the highest it's been all winter. The falling graph and warm temps tmrw, you bet your a$$ I'll be out there!
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I will be out on the St.Lawrence tomorrow morning nice and early, hoping to nail some wallys in the morning and switch up for some pike mid morning / afternoon. Family is coming out later in the day, should be a nice warm Sunday supposedly! Warm at least for this year!
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Just watched a 41.5" x 19" slob hit the ice. Super tanker. Thing was obese!
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Just watched a 41.5" x 19" slob hit the ice. Super tanker. Thing was obese!
Nice! BUT ----- Sky-Hi barometer - fish aren't biting! ::)
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Nice! BUT ----- Sky-Hi barometer - fish aren't biting! ::)
Weird huh? I know of two fish over 40" caught on the same lake today
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put up xsum pics
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Weird huh? I know of two fish over 40" caught on the same lake today
This is a good sign of things to come in the next couple weeks ;D
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Another weekend, another big pike. Personally haven't caught a good one in quite a few trips, but has been great to be involved in getting these big fish onto the ice then back in the water. Big dead baits, tis the season. Lots of quality fish lost this weekend, ratio was 13:1 for flags:fish...
Congrats to zweber on a true NY giant! We put in some hours this weekend for one fish, but was worth it.
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Luckily we have 3 augers. My auger is under warranty and will be covered. Everyone in the north country, there is a Jiffy Service Tech in Waddington. Steves Small Engine. He is gonna fix me up
I cant complain about the power, starts easy, runs good, but the regulator and fuel line and the fittings are bunk. Freezing and leaking.. its a common problem with these. It was -17* up here this morning but still...Wish i woulda got the Strikemaster honda..
Same thing happened to me with the Jiffy fuel line. Jiffy sent me a new one no questions asked, free of charge. Heck, the fittings were even teflon taped and ready to go. IMO the fuel line is flexible enough and doesn't hold up to the cold weather or cold propane. It just ends up cracking and leaking. Other than that the auger runs great, but definitely isn't gonna last as long as the ones built back in the day.
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I have had a jiffy propane 10" for the third season now and I love it no problems only thing is if temps are -15 or so you need to have a warm tank not one that had a 60mph road trip to the lake. I wouldn't go back to a gas auger again starts 1-2 pulls everytime. I wouldn't be afraid of the eskimo propane either they are a little cheaper than the jiffy.
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I have had a jiffy propane 10" for the third season now and I love it no problems only thing is if temps are -15 or so you need to have a warm tank not one that had a 60mph road trip to the lake. I wouldn't go back to a gas auger again starts 1-2 pulls everytime. I wouldn't be afraid of the eskimo propane either they are a little cheaper than the jiffy.
i always keep my propane warm right up to when I screw it onto the auger to cut. I store my auger in my mud room. So its always warm. Like you said, it always starts with a couple pulls, and runs great. All power, and cuts nice. But the fuel lines are just junk! I hope the regulator/fuel line Jiffy is sending me holds up better..
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Were you out in the wind today NNYIce?
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Were you out in the wind today NNYIce?
Nope. Be out tomorrow though. You?
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Ya. Its was insane down here at times. Got a 30" at 7am, and a 37" @ 9am. Then it shut right off when the wind kicked up. Yesterday was the same exact story with fish, but backwards. Weird
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Had a couple rough days this past weekend. Caught a couple dink walleye early sunday morning then no flags on our pike setup. Tried a combination of dead and live bait. No flags all weekend, tried a couple new spots that had no signs of previous traffic, guess those were a flop.
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Well boys, my season is wrapped up. Cant complain, spent a lot of days on the ice. Broke one auger, broke one ATV, lost one set of truck keys on the ice, blew a trailer tire and only got one ticket.. But thats what happens when you fish as much as some pwople work. Not complaining tho!! it was a fairly good year. Hammered the walleyes early, got some fillets and caught some big ones. Did pretty well on the pike, probably 6 or 7 40+" pike hit the ice between me and the boys. I got a 20+lb'r. Had a lot of extreme highs, lows, laughs and frustration. It came and went.
Tomorrow i will be working on the boat getting prepared for musky season, just around the corner ;D Lot of hooks to sharpen.
How did everyone elses seasons go?
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Nobody? ???
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I'm having a pretty good season - not done for some time yet. Was out on Black Lake today - ice is 18 - 20" and solid. All snow and slush is either gone or froze up solid. Really nice moving around. Not many out fishing.
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I'm not done either. Switched over to lakers till ice out. Fished for steelhead today though, just to switch it up a little. I'm pretty happy with my season. I didn't break the 20lb mark with pike, but did catch quite a few 15+ and broke 20lbs with a tiger. Also broke my PB on a laker last week at 32.5". So, overall, I'm happy. I fished a lot, and I fished hard. I only sat out 16 days straight in February when I absolutely couldn't move to my spots. But hey, it allowed me to catch up on chores from the rest of the weeks I was out 4-5 days a week. I met some awesome guys this year! And it's all due to this site. I hope I can land a couple more bruisers of lake trout top side before ice out! Good luck to those still walkin on water.
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I have no great opportunities for lakers up here unfortunately, and i have absolutely no interest in panfishing. Ive shifted gears anyway. Im about ready to go back to work so I will be very busy and I have my sights set on musky season. Topwater fishing, getting smashed at boatside on a bucktail in the figure 8. Heaven lol.
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I have no great opportunities for lakers up here unfortunately, and i have absolutely no interest in panfishing. Ive shifted gears anyway. Im about ready to go back to work so I will be very busy and I have my sights set on musky season. Topwater fishing, getting smashed at boatside on a bucktail in the figure 8. Heaven lol.
If I lived up there, I'd never leave that river lol. I am lucky enough to have tigers fairly close to home, so I'll be spending a lot of my weekends in the boat after them. I'm headed back to work shortly myself.
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My season was subpar again this year.......pike and perch numbers seem to be below average in spots that have produced in the past......had a nice finish to the walleye season and found some new spots for next year .....no sign of the ice leaving any time soon so i am still chasing the panfish......
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Boggey i think i was talking to you in the parking area at loti this morning as you said you were from fulton......we brought home 60 bluegill between 2 of us and threw back lots of dinks.....also kept 5 perch but never found the school of jumbo's....
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By the sounds of things alot of people had bed seasons. We had our best season ever last year and our worst this year for catching pike. Everywhere we went it was slow and sometimes no fish at all. Not sure of the reason but it can only get better next year. Any thougfhts on why it was so bad ? Maybe snow depth, maybe ice thickness , no idea
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Fished LOTI today with caracajou17. We had a slow start and had to sort through a ton of dinks but managed to bring home a pail of slobs. Just got through cleaning them and had a great day with my newest fishing partner. The ice was solid 17 inches with a light(1") slush cover. Saw 8 other shanties on the ice. The ramp is bare and there is a little slush straight off the ramp but nothing to keep walkers or machines off for the foreseeable future. LOTI was my first trip out this year and it looks like it will be my last as well. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
JBoggey, I had a wonderful time yesterday! It was so nice to spend the day together on the ice. You sure did put us on the fish, Jim! That was the first time in awhile I have taken a pile of fish back to the truck. The pic is of the 12-incher I caught and wouldn't you know, 5 mins later, JBoggey catches a 14-incher. We took home 26 fish in all. Great times.
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Yo yo lol
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Yo eyehi,
Glad to have met you. Hope we can get together next time. I am sure LOTI will keep producing and should have just about the last ice of the year barring 10 days of warm rain haha.
We will be ice fishing for a while thats for sure.....have some friends on loti today curious to see how they make out...
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Has any one hit chipawa bay or krings point area for perch? Looking to hit something this week if its worth while.
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Has any one hit chipawa bay or krings point area for perch? Looking to hit something this week if its worth while.
Why don't you go and look for yourself and then you can tell us.
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Getting close to the end of the line for me the shorelines are starting to go quick now with all the water on top.....have been catching crappie and gills for the last week but the jumbo perch have eluded me thus far.....good friend of mine got a wall mounter crappie after several years of trying ;D
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Great waters in Long Lake NY including Lake Eaton, South Pond, Raquette Lake.
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it won't be long now...
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I'm right in front of you! ;D
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I'm right in front of you! ;D
Can't wait for that early ice walleye bite :tipup:
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Anyone ever fish forked lake in the town of long lake? Up there all the time in the summer wondering if it was worth the trip?
Thanks
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Anyone ever fish forked lake in the town of long lake? Up there all the time in the summer wondering if it was worth the trip?
Thanks
yes,real great fishing.you have several ways to get to the water ,the forked lake rd, and off rt 3,is the carry rd [to me you need
a boat,this where the deep hole is[44ft]is stocked-salmon,trout,-it has LOTS of bass,has pannies
salmon,lakers the deep hole,and the deep brake on the shore line
brookies the inlets,i use spinners
pannies,i use worms
bass,weeds, rocks i use beetle spin
hope this helps
;D ;D ;D
RAT
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im sitting here at work dreaming of an early ice giant :tipup:
First one out there, all to myself.
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Me too! ;) Been watching Youtube all day ---- (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EwgvDvtqQs&list=RD1EwgvDvtqQs) Along with a few other guys, they got me started! :P
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These hot day make me wishing for ice. Deer huntings not much fun when it's 90 out.
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These hot day make me wishing for ice. Deer huntings not much fun when it's 90 out.
i had 43 this morning driving in to work
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i had 43 this morning driving in to work
;D :P :icefish:
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These hot day make me wishing for ice. Deer huntings not much fun when it's 90 out.
Ill be looking to stick one with the Hoyt on Sunday buddy!
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been fishin Long Lake all summer(lost a lot of tackle,to the toothy critters)
Forked is my fav,Raquette is good too
gonna be livin up on North Point RD all winter,so im gonna do a lot of fishin new places
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Ill be looking to stick one with the Hoyt on Sunday buddy!
I'll be looking to stick one with my Mission! ;D
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Last weekend it was snowing up on lion mtn :o. Let's pray for a early winter !! Any luck yet yet NNYICE? I've shot 2 does. No bucks yet passed on a few and had some close calls with 2 bruisers hopefully connect with one here soon.
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Last weekend it was snowing up on lion mtn :o. Let's pray for a early winter !! Any luck yet yet NNYICE? I've shot 2 does. No bucks yet passed on a few and had some close calls with 2 bruisers hopefully connect with one here soon.
Shot a doe last week. Have a few nice deer on camera at the farm but all nocturnal for now.
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Nice. Hopefully this cold front this weekend will get them on thee feet
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19 degrees here this morning.....its coming!
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its not too far off now boys..
walleye bite should be turning up I will be investigating this week :tipup:
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What are everyones goals/game plan this season?
Me:
1 - personal best northern pike
2 - personal best walleye
3 - spend a lot of time on the ice
same as every year.
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What are everyones goals/game plan this season?
Me:
1 - personal best northern pike
2 - personal best walleye
3 - spend a lot of time on the ice
same as every year.
I'll drink to that! :woot: Congrats on your doe. Passed on a 4-pt and a doe because I've got an 8-pt on camera. I'll try rattling soon.
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I'll drink to that! :woot: Congrats on your doe. Passed on a 4-pt and a doe because I've got an 8-pt on camera. I'll try rattling soon.
try it now, and grunt. my brother called in a nice 8 with a broken brow and killed him on 10/23/15 he was very aggressive.
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My goals for the season are some walleye for the freezer and lots of time on the ice. ;D
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SO I am in the market for a new auger, again. I bought the Jiffy Pro 4 propane 10'' last year and it did not hold up to the test. I had problems with not starting/running in the extreme cold. Leaking propane from the regulator/lines, and actually leaking oil right out of the base. Also had a fuel line break right in half one morning (-27*).. Poor fuel economy in the extreme cold as well, probably was leaking fuel also but in the extreme cold I would sometimes only see 10-15 holes per bottle..But the biggest issue was I just could not get the auger to start/run in the cold. ( -10* and below, which I see a lot).
So, what do you guys use and how do you like it? I put a good whoopin on an auger, usually around 50 or more full days of fishing a season. I'm thinking probably go back to the good old 2 stroke smoke, starts up and runs in the extreme cold.
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The old 2-strokes were pretty good. Don't know about the new models. If I were looking for a gas auger - I'd give the new Strikemaster with a honda engine a good long look. But I'm not - I'm am pleased as can be with my IceGator. And with the new 42V 9.5" auger combo coming this winter, I'm loooking hard at that. :P
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If it wasn't for the extreme cold you fish in I'd say go with the Ion.... the one morning I fished it was -7 and still got about 30 8" holes out of it before the battery quit.... probably could have got more out of it if I kept the batter in a soft cooler with a hand warmer in it but I just tossed it inside the hub when it wasn't being used.... but because of the cold you'd be better off with a if its not broke don't fix it 2-stroke
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Any ALCOA employees on here? Lot of people affected up here in the North Country..... My dad will lose his job. My regards to anyone on here if you worked in that crap hole. :tipup:
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nnyice - sorry to hear about your dad losing out. That sucks. That's gotta be bad there. Sadly,think the writing's been on the wall for a while. I've known quite a few people, over the years, that have been adversly affevcted by that company.
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Any ALCOA employees on here? Lot of people affected up here in the North Country..... My dad will lose his job. My regards to anyone on here if you worked in that crap hole. :tipup:
They are a customer of ours at work (software) sorry to hear. I've used my nils in temp you mention without issue. My buddy's jiffy propane never ad an issue at those temps. I guess its like anything else, some get lucky with a good one others dont.
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on Fleet Farm's website they list the Strikemaster Lazer Mag 10'' on sale for $250 !!! Of course its out of stock online ...... :'(
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i think its gonna be a late ice this year boys..
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i think its gonna be a late ice this year boys..
As long as when it gets here, it stays. :flex:
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As long as when it gets here, it stays. :flex:
For sure. I will prob take a little trip to get on some early ice.
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i think its gonna be a late ice this year boys..
why ya gotta say things like that. I need early ice when i come up Dec 18th
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why ya gotta say things like that. I need early ice when i come up Dec 18th
Not going to happen this year.... :P
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why ya gotta say things like that. I need early ice when i come up Dec 18th
Who knows trends could change. We may sneak on a place as early as that... but prob not. Ill be sure to let you know, we will be getting hounded with the "WHERE IS THE ICE??!" Lol
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If accuweather is correct Ill be on the ice by December 20th showing cooler temps from mid December on.
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Who knows trends could change. We may sneak on a place as early as that... but prob not. Ill be sure to let you know, we will be getting hounded with the "WHERE IS THE ICE??!" Lol
:whistle: :whistle: :whistle: :whistle: no ice here lol
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114 pages? Why not start a new thread, like Northern NY Thread 2015-16 ?
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114 pages? Why not start a new thread, like Northern NY Thread 2015-16 ?
Why ruin a good thing? ;)
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114 pages? Why not start a new thread, like Northern NY Thread 2015-16 ?
because this thread is the stuff of legend.
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@) :tipup: :tipup:
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Don't need a new thread - just keep yourself up to date with the reading. @)
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Hello Men and Women of the hard water clan, my buddy became a certified diver over the summer, we went out on the river and he did quite a few dives where he came up and reported thousands of walleye in certain spots, will these spots be a good place to fish come hard water? or will i be wasting my time, i dont know walleye seasonal patterns so was hoping someone on here might know, thanks ...
Well, first ---- you have to give up those spots. Then we'll let you know if they are any good for ice season. ;D
I've seen the same thing in the St. Lawrence, right along with countless Sturgeon. You can bang a lure right off their nose and they won't move. Think they have to be in a feeding mood.
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114 pages? Why not start a new thread, like Northern NY Thread 2015-16 ?
If it's not broke don't fix it.... you want to see a lot of pages check out the SENY Thread theres 400+ pages there
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Hello Men and Women of the hard water clan, my buddy became a certified diver over the summer, we went out on the river and he did quite a few dives where he came up and reported thousands of walleye in certain spots, will these spots be a good place to fish come hard water? or will i be wasting my time, i dont know walleye seasonal patterns so was hoping someone on here might know, thanks ...
only one way to find out.... first and foremost, make sure its gonna be a safe spot to ice fish. some of the river is a no-no all winter no matter how cold. But sounds like you have a few good places to start.
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Welcome to the forum silvr. That's a nice fish. I have family in Massena, maybe I should drive up & try fishing there. :tipup:
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Welcome to the forum silvr. That's a nice fish. I have family in Massena, maybe I should drive up & try fishing there. :tipup:
No fish up there lol
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Hey all. New fella to the region, but not new to hardwater. New job and new place, living in Elizabethtown. Can't wait to hit some of these lakes this year. Also excited to chase Lakers for the first time. Here's to a good and safe year on the ice for all of us, cheers!
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Hey all. New fella to the region, but not new to hardwater. New job and new place, living in Elizabethtown. Can't wait to hit some of these lakes this year. Also excited to chase Lakers for the first time. Here's to a good and safe year on the ice for all of us, cheers!
GLAD to here from you,welcome to the forum,go fishing up there[elizabethtown]
;D ;D ;D
RAT
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Who knows trends could change. We may sneak on a place as early as that... but prob not. Ill be sure to let you know, we will be getting hounded with the "WHERE IS THE ICE??!" Lol
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im getting the itch baddddd. >:( we need ice! any local baitshops in the Etown area? would prefer not to go to plattsburgh/bigbox store for bait. one more deer in the freezer and ill be in full blown ice mode. If any locals want to team up later this year? i always bring the beer ;D i plan on bringing the grill a few times and doing a few full day sits for lakers and pike. would love to get into some crappies and eyes too. i need a vacuum sealer!
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Hey all. New fella to the region, but not new to hardwater. New job and new place, living in Elizabethtown. Can't wait to hit some of these lakes this year. Also excited to chase Lakers for the first time. Here's to a good and safe year on the ice for all of us, cheers!
Welcome. You should try Schroon lake or Lake George for lakers. These lakes are infested with lakers.
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Welcome. You should try Schroon lake or Lake George for lakers. These lakes are infested with lakers.
I've been reading the Lake George bs thread all day. It's just making it worse! Been reading about Schroon and lincoln pond too
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Forecast isnt good guys. I am now laid off and ready to roll ..
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Forecast isnt good guys. I am now laid off and ready to roll ..
I'm not laid off yet, but I am ready to roll. This weather sucks
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im getting the itch baddddd. >:( we need ice! any local baitshops in the Etown area? would prefer not to go to plattsburgh/bigbox store for bait. one more deer in the freezer and ill be in full blown ice mode. If any locals want to team up later this year? i always bring the beer ;D i plan on bringing the grill a few times and doing a few full day sits for lakers and pike. would love to get into some crappies and eyes too. i need a vacuum sealer!
FMB bait in Port Henry...great guy, great bait and great price. Also Norms Bait and tackle in Crown Point.
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FMB bait in Port Henry...great guy, great bait and great price. Also Norms Bait and tackle in Crown Point.
Good to know. Thanks!
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I might as well go get my brothers boat and go see if i can catch a fall fatty musky this week jeez... Im drewling over Abu's new Revo Toro Beast.
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Wish I had musky close by. Great week for trolling pike. Bite has been real good for river walleye. :tipup:
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Worked on the boat a little today and ordered a couple new musky baits lol. This weather is lousy...
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Kinda regretting putting the boat away myself. May have to start working on my Frabill ice shuttle I picked up this summer. Thinking flasher mount and auger rack of some sort for early ice walking. Definitely have the time to work on it.
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If there's not a drastic change in the weather I don't think we will be on ice before New Years.
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If there's not a drastic change in the weather I don't think we will be on ice before New Years.
I agree. Maybe small ponds at best
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My daughter is going to school at NCCC in Saranac, is there any good fishing at Lake Flower? We plan on making a couple trips up this winter. Thanks
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JBoggey1 Wow where have you been hiding ? Thought you might have been sucked up in a swamp or something. Water is low low here and I am ready to get the boat back out. I got word they were getting a few over in the Pickton channel.
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Thanks LASTCAST
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Anybody feel like fishing in the morning? My softwater gear is down state....but I'm taking my ice rods and im gonna catch some fish somewhere tmmrw....Ive been craving a fish fry. I'm thinking brookies somewhere
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Well. I couldn't wait for ice to get some fish to eat. And I sure as hell wasnt going to buy fish. So I went down to schroon and caught a pair of brookies. Perfect for dinner. The bullwhip and slender spoon did the trick.(http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a579/dvillnave1/Mobile%20Uploads/20151221_151903_zps3yjhbouh.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/dvillnave1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20151221_151903_zps3yjhbouh.jpg.html)
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Beautiful fish.
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NICE,and great photo thanks for sharing
;D ;D ;D
RAT
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Thanks fellas. First time I've tried brook trout (only have browns and rainbows back home)...they were fantastic. How do they compare to Lake trout being that they're both char?
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Nice Brookie
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Word on the street down in the case area is some small pond around Saranac Lake has fishable ice. Guys in the bait shop this am heading that way this weekend. I call BS!
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According to the weather app on my phone that area is supposed to see some extended below freezing temp after monday. I haven't heard of anything but open water from my conections up thete.
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Word on the street down in the case area is some small pond around Saranac Lake has fishable ice. Guys in the bait shop this am heading that way this weekend. I call BS!
BS is right. Skim ice the other day - gone today and tomorrow. They will be wading. :P
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I figured as much.
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Word on the street down in the case area is some small pond around Saranac Lake has fishable ice. Guys in the bait shop this am heading that way this weekend. I call BS!
This lake is almost always the first fishable ice in NY. But I'm pretty sure its not frozen yet... ;)
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Small ponds should make ice next week. Let's hope
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I live in saranac lake and i have been boat fishing every other day.....there is no ice. We had some on a small 2 foot deep mucky pond for a day. Looking at lower 60s tomorrow. It looks like after the 1st we will be making ice.....With that said i will be keeping everyone posted on the conditions as i literally fish several times a week.
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Anybody get anything good? Got a new buddy heater and a new scale
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got myself a new shanty, frabill recon one man flip over for the days im hole hoppin.
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got myself a new shanty, frabill recon one man flip over for the days im hole hoppin.
Was really close to getting one of those last year. I like frabil's rigs
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Got a new Striker Hardwater suit. WOW!! Is all I can say. And a few jiggin raps to restock the box. :icefish: :icefish: :icefish:
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Snow coming and cold weather. Should be on ice fairly soon on small waters
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The new Connect scale. Thing is legit.
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The new Connect scale. Thing is legit.
They look pretty neat. I just got a good ol kinda cheap Berkeley scale. It's within an ounce so good enough for me !
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Snow is coming down good right now in etown. Took a trip around earlier. Smaller ponds were freezing over. Soon boys...soon!
On a side note...got my custom jigs n spins order in the mail. Merry Christmas to me! These pro series paint jobs are fantastic. I'm you're curious about a color, ask. I think I have them all in one size or another. Actual colors vary a bit from those on the site. The site pics are a bit lacking in detail
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This week is looking good! Especially after next Sunday ;D ;D
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Making ice.. ;D
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They look pretty neat. I just got a good ol kinda cheap Berkeley scale. It's within an ounce so good enough for me !
That's good enough! I didn't need anything this extravagant, but my wife got it for me. It stores everything in a cloud and I can log info on every fish. Should help patterns present themselves.
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Yo yo yo. J Boggy Boggs.
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Thinking about trying Connery Pond soon (jan10-13) Or at least checking the ice. I think the temps should lock it up if it'll be as cold as projected. Just want to get out and try some new gear/techniques. Let me know if any of you are up for an adventure
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Maybe visit colby too. We'll see what the weather does. Few days are gonna be coldddd
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Watch out for the outlet stream on Connery. swing wide to the left when you get to the end of the trail
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Watch out for the outlet stream on Connery. swing wide to the left when you get to the end of the trail
Good to know. Thanks! I'll be spudding the whole way if there is ice. New waters to me
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7 am this morning. It wont be long now!!!
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Had a guest hike out to connery yesterday and it was all open. Colby as well. Only very few small ponds have skim ice as of two days ago. I wouldn't plan any treck out this way in search of ice on connery. We may luck out and find something somewhere the weekend of the 10th but a lot of them are still open. Its been rather windy so its taking its sweet ass time starting a layer of ice.
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I had about a month of fishing knocked down this time last year..
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Looks like fishing tomorrow. My buddies fished today. Few small slimers and a small eye. I found 2.5 to 3 in a couple places. 90% still unsafe. Will be toast after this weekend.
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Making ice quick...but weekend looks warm😕
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Hammered em today good to be back on top.
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That's awesome. I won't see light of day outside the mill until this weekend. And the weekend is shot for me also. Maybe I'll catch the next freeze lol.
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Way to get out!
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4 inches spudded today on the early ice honey hole, Will have 7 tip ups down for crappie and eyes before the sun is up tomorrow!!! :)
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Definitely was good to get on the ice yesterday @) Had a slower day myself with only 5 Crappie 2 perch and 3 short northerns jigged up...
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Ice is decent now on small bodies, but I STRONGLY suggest everyone be very careful after this weekend. 40's and rain and then it'll dropp back down. I'll be going out Monday and tuesday. Will post what I find
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Anyone in the Wellesley Island area yet? We've got a trip planned two weeks from today but we're hoping for ice!
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Any news on moon lake or red lake. Had some luck at moon last year
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Went scouting the 1/6 and millsite, LOW, and sixberry were open water.
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Anyone know if the st. Lawrence is high or lower then usually rt now. Haven't had a chance to scout around.
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Hi fellow NYers to the North!! I'm taking the family camping in the ADKs this year at the end of August. Does anybody have info on Harris Lake by any chance? We are tent campers and bring a couple canoes to go fishing. I'm a walleye guy and my kids love catching and cooking a couple meals while camping. Please PM me if you're willing to help me out a little. Thanks guys.
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Any news on moon lake or red lake. Had some luck at moon last year
Any news on moon lake or red lake. Had some luck at moon last year
Any news on moon lake or red lake. Had some luck at moon last year
I heard moon is fishable now. Haven't seen with my own eyes tho.
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Anyone know if the st. Lawrence is high or lower then usually rt now. Haven't had a chance to scout around.
last time I was there in mid November it seemed lower I was in waddington
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been a tough bite so far this week/weekend.. few pike not much size :tipup:
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Any safe ice up north ? looking to get out next weekend anywhere!!
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Any safe ice up north ? looking to get out next weekend anywhere!!
Its in the 40's and got an inch of rain today... What ever there was is gone. Now expecting as much as 2 feet of lake snow..... Not looking good.....
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I was able to get out on 1/7 in Essex county. First fillets of the year!
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Way to go Berkley nice catch.
hinkydo
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im jealous!!!
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Anybody been out today to survey the damage?
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Nice haul!!! Cant wait till Saturday!!!! :tipup:
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Looking like cold weather coming and snow missing most of the north any condition updates appreciated
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Hyde lake should be good by this weekend right?
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I found ice. And more than I expected after yesterday! (http://i1284.photobucket.com/albums/a579/dvillnave1/Mobile%20Uploads/20160111_141745_zpsepvwosov.jpg) (http://s1284.photobucket.com/user/dvillnave1/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20160111_141745_zpsepvwosov.jpg.html)
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Had about 1.5" crust, another inch of water and 5" of good ice. I expect that water to freeze up tonight. I'll be out all day tmmrw ;D finally
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Here's my location clue ;D
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Good going. I dig your measuring device. ;D
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Hyde lake should be good by this weekend right?
Hyde may gotten a good dose of snow - that would be bad, at this point.
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Good going. I dig your measuring device. ;D
Keeps the tipup holes ice free :tipup:
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I'll be back at it tomorrow through the weekend.
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I'm coming up from Philadelphia Pennsylvania and have ice fished Chippewa bay in the st lawrence once and had a lot of fun but didn't land any pike probably because it was our first time ever ice fishing and we really didn't know too much. I've learned a lot since then and caught a bunch of pike in PA. I'm looking to head to New York weekend of the 22nd to maybe the sacandaga lake. I want to have a good trip but don't want to waste my time and money and get skunked. can anyone tell me what lake to go to and catch pike and have a chance at some big ones I heard the sacandaga is dubbed the Dead Sea which worries me ??
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You could easily get skunked. You could also nail a 40+. If you want awesome odds at success I would keep right on trucking through NY into Ontario.
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That's too far, I'm only looking to spend all day Friday all day Saturday fishing. The Adirondacks are around 5 hours from me and I'm driving up Thursday after work and leaving Sunday afternoon. I won't have time to go to Ontario. You have any other lakes or anything in mind that might be Better than sacandaga ? Pike/musky is all I want.
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I'm fishin stinkin today if anybody wants to meet up. Pm me. Hopefully tonight's fish fry doesn't taste like chicken ::)
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That's too far, I'm only looking to spend all day Friday all day Saturday fishing. The Adirondacks are around 5 hours from me and I'm driving up Thursday after work and leaving Sunday afternoon. I won't have time to go to Ontario. You have any other lakes or anything in mind that might be Better than sacandaga ? Pike/musky is all I want.
Well you can't touch muskies through the ice in NY for starters... I would give you a suggestion but it's not frozen enough. Sacandaga might be your best choice spread some tipups and have fun.
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I did the treck around jefferson county yesterday checking ice on the normal early ice spots:
Perch lake: folks have been fishing it for a week now, there was 5 inches as of last friday, wheelers were out on it. (although I question the intellegence of the opperators given the weather we have had. the rain and wind sunday chewed out the access and there was open water between shore and the ice.
Moon and Payne were both still 100% ice covered but looked a bit too scetchy at the shore for a solo walk.
Red was 80% covered but very high from all the flooding so things will shift alot as it comes down over the next week
I didn't bother with LOTW or millsite as they are always last to firm up.
I forgot to check hyde but it is usually about the same as perch. I would expect they will both be ok for walkers this weekend.
As of 8am this morning the lake effect still had not come north of Rt 12 so these lakes are still relatively snow free.
I will do another treck around before the weekend and check the st lawrence bays as well.
If you absolutly have to fish somewhere before the weekend perch lake is probably your only choice in this area.
be safe, I would rather not read about you on newzjunky.
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Northernnyice where's the ice?
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All over the state
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I did the treck around jefferson county yesterday checking ice on the normal early ice spots:
Perch lake: folks have been fishing it for a week now, there was 5 inches as of last friday, wheelers were out on it. (although I question the intellegence of the opperators given the weather we have had. the rain and wind sunday chewed out the access and there was open water between shore and the ice.
Moon and Payne were both still 100% ice covered but looked a bit too scetchy at the shore for a solo walk.
Red was 80% covered but very high from all the flooding so things will shift alot as it comes down over the next week
I didn't bother with LOTW or millsite as they are always last to firm up.
I forgot to check hyde but it is usually about the same as perch. I would expect they will both be ok for walkers this weekend.
As of 8am this morning the lake effect still had not come north of Rt 12 so these lakes are still relatively snow free.
I will do another treck around before the weekend and check the st lawrence bays as well.
If you absolutly have to fish somewhere before the weekend perch lake is probably your only choice in this area.
be safe, I would rather not read about you on newzjunky.
Great report thanks!!!! @)
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Wow there's ice all over the state! Some good helpful info right there. I've never been so excited to go swimming
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I did the treck around jefferson county yesterday checking ice on the normal early ice spots:
Perch lake: folks have been fishing it for a week now, there was 5 inches as of last friday, wheelers were out on it. (although I question the intellegence of the opperators given the weather we have had. the rain and wind sunday chewed out the access and there was open water between shore and the ice.
Moon and Payne were both still 100% ice covered but looked a bit too scetchy at the shore for a solo walk.
Red was 80% covered but very high from all the flooding so things will shift alot as it comes down over the next week
I didn't bother with LOTW or millsite as they are always last to firm up.
I forgot to check hyde but it is usually about the same as perch. I would expect they will both be ok for walkers this weekend.
As of 8am this morning the lake effect still had not come north of Rt 12 so these lakes are still relatively snow free.
I will do another treck around before the weekend and check the st lawrence bays as well.
If you absolutly have to fish somewhere before the weekend perch lake is probably your only choice in this area.
be safe, I would rather not read about you on newzjunky.
Awesome can't wait for an update
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Snowed like a banshee today on wellsley island all ice is boogered up also heard a guy fell thru in an inland lake today so I wouldn't plan any long distance trips just yet.
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Wow there's ice all over the state! Some good helpful info right there. I've never been so excited to go swimming
Excellent! Bring your floaties and wait a good half hour after you eat to get in the water.
What do you want me to tell you? There is ice all over! People are posting pics of fish and giving good reports from all over. Get out there and hunt it down, it's waiting for you.
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Hello everyone. I was seriously considering heading up to the Adirondack's to fish this year but there is just to much real estate. Dont know where to go. All jigging, no tip ups (cause i dont own any). Walleye or pike. Any advise on where to go and stay would be appreciated. Wouldn't mind fishing with anyone either. I'm not a seasoned ice vet but I work with what I got.
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Excellent! Bring your floaties and wait a good half hour after you eat to get in the water.
HaHaHa...dont know til you go!
What do you want me to tell you? There is ice all over! People are posting pics of fish and giving good reports from all over. Get out there and hunt it down, it's waiting for you.
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Thanks for the report on some of the smaller interior waters. Hope to get out there this weekend and catch something
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Felt great to find 8" of ice today on my first voyage out. Only fished a couple hrs BC of work. Great to be out again!!
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As promised... inland report for jefferson county from this morning. These were my observations, use your judgement and caution.
Perch Lake: 5 1/2 inches of good black ice with 7 inches of snow on top, no slush then. many folks out with sleds and wheelers.
Payne Lake: 4 1/2 inches black ice with 6 inches of snow on top, no slush. folks were fishing, parking was a bit sloppy but ok.
Hyde Lake: 3 inches of black ice with 5 inches of snow and a bit of slush. one guy out fishing. again parking was just ok.
Moon Lake: 4" black ice with 6 inches of snow and a bit of slush. many folks out, did not see any machines though all walkers.
Red Lake: 1 1/2" of crappy ice. lake was 90% or so covered. not safe, don't bother yet.
Didn't make it up to butterfield.
Spoke with an angler who had checked milsite and LOTW this morning, he said they were covered but that the ice was still "flexible" and not yet safe.
checked out chaumont and 3 mile as well. no one had yet been out to check, surface was jumbled and wet with some open spots visible.
I may check things out again on tuesday but there are a few choices available for the weekend. have fun and stay safe.
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Great report. I was on Black Lake at the public launch today, walked out about 150 yards and set up. Ice was 5 1/2 inches thick, but the wind was hell. Only caught a bunch of dinks. The ice at the bank was sketchy, but once you got by it, the lake was fine. Probably going to try somewhere else tomorrow. Also was fishing 12.5 feet of water, caught everything right on the bottom.
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Heres a decent early ice fish. Been hitting it pretty hard, first good fish of the year for me..... 42"
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Awesome fish!
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Awesome catch.
I finally made it out today. Glad I got the rust off. ;D back at it tomorrow.
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Nice fish norrhernnyice!!!!
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Hey, I have been to that place with the blue trees... ;D
Great fish.... :thumbsup:
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Hey, I have been to that place with the blue trees... ;D
Great fish.... :thumbsup:
Blue Tree Pond... It's a great pond.
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nice fish Jake. Finally going to get out for the first time tomorrow down here in MD
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Goody luck Let me know when you come back to the north country.
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I want to apologize to everyone. I decided to go fishing on Saturday, so of course that will be the windy day for the weekend.
Thought I'd give this thread a bump so we can maybe get some talk going before the weekend.
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robinson bay is good to go, saw 3 guys all the way acrossed to the other side fishing today, amvets is good as well...
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robinson bay is good to go, saw 3 guys all the way acrossed to the other side fishing today, amvets is good as well...
was on Robinson on Sunday the ice was 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 inches depending on where you fished
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Black lake has a pressure crack from Brown bay / Hague's point to the other side of upper deep. Looked like one more further out heading to orchard bay. 8" of ice in most areas!
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was on Robinson on Sunday the ice was 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 inches depending on where you fished
we had almost 5 on the other side of the bay today, id be careful with wheelers in the middle, but i got an argo so i go with ease, amvets has 8 inches to the barge, 4 inches by the first bouy...
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Been slow fishing for me the last 5 days in a row. Hoping for something to kick on here shortly!! My brother stuck a nice 41.5" on Friday.
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Been slow here too I was for sure the weather would get them active. I got this laker a few days back. Got two that day on the jig rod. we had 12 tip ups set between two of us and not one flag. Was about to call it a day then I got into the two on the tickle stick. What a fight on that rod with 4 lb test.
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No monsters but the 30" biggest ive put on the ice this year.
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nice, yeah its been a real slow bite for the most part this winter. i have put a lot of time on the ice with nothing big to show. I have been out the last 4 days this week alone. Thinking a lot of the bigger fish may have suffered a die back from the last two years winters.
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Anyone been getting into big pike or perch on lower Saranac lately? Pulled 6, 8 and 4 ponder the in days of hard fishing but. Handful of keeper perch but rest sub par. Anyone had any better luck?
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Spent a few days on Ampersand bay with nothing but a few perch and fallfish to show, Went few days ago to lonesome bay and we had the entire mouth closed off between 3 ppl from one side to the other....once again nothing but a few perch.
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whew! thought I just sucked at fishin! lol
fished Forked Lake for the last 2 days,
1 6inch brookie,2 dink perch,
marked fish all day,they come in,look,then go away
oh well,next weekend will be better(I always tell myself)
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Looks like it's gonna cool off for a week or two after this warm spell. Then it's looking like 40's through the rest of Feb and March. Get it in boys there may only be a few weeks left.
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I've got two weekends left, then my season's over. Just hope I don't have to row my jet sled across open water at the launch this weekend.
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Goody luck Let me know when you come back to the north country.
Think I'll be up end of Feb or early March. Just started to get good ice now 4 days in the 50s might have to restart. Been a weird winter. Might travel up to Oneida this weekend if ice is still good there.
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Looks like it's gonna cool off for a week or two after this warm spell. Then it's looking like 40's through the rest of Feb and March. Get it in boys there may only be a few weeks left.
Hoping for good ice Presidents Day Weekend. It's my last shot at an ice fishing trip this year. This winter has been the worst.
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This winter or lack thereof has been bad for most, although I did get to ice my limit of slab crappies and catch my PB 16" crappie that's going on the wall!! Now if I could locate a nice walleye to go with it😉
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Pouring down rain. Smh.
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Pouring down rain. Smh.
Yeah, think I'll cancel my fishing this weekend. No sense taking 3 boys out when there could be weak spots. Next weekend should be much better.
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Pouring down rain. Smh.
That's an understatement lol. On a positive note, it should take care of all the snow on the ice.
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I'll be walleye fishing in the burg out of the boat for the last week of the season I'm willing to bet.
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I'll be walleye fishing in the burg out of the boat for the last week of the season I'm willing to bet.
I'll be on your side of that bet! Been there, done that. @) Had a city worker push the ice out of the launch with a backhoe. May not even need that this year. :o
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any body fish before or currently fish franklin fall flow/lake was looking to go this weekend for walleyes, supposed to be good but was wondering if i would be wasteing my time to check ice tomorrow so if its good i can go saturday. thanks in advace
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just wondering if someone can tell me a good access place to catch fish. ive never fish black lake and dont know where to start
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just wondering if someone can tell me a good access place to catch fish. ive never fish black lake and dont know where to start
Not much choice for public access to Black Lake. State Boat Launch (poor fishing and a long ways to decent fishing); Rollaway Bay, can be decent fishing and is an easy walk from the access. Youi can get a Fishing Hotspots Map in the local stores that has some good info.
Black Lake (https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&authuser=0&mid=zmYZrbjt1KgE.k3fHv3GdqWTk)
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Hi everyone, anyone know when or if theres a tournament on lake Ozonia??
As you can see I dont have many posts as Im new to Ice fishing, any advice on fishing Lake Ozonia would be helpful and much appreciated.
Any ice reports???
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Hi everyone, anyone know when or if theres a tournament on lake Ozonia??
As you can see I dont have many posts as Im new to Ice fishing, any advice on fishing Lake Ozonia would be helpful and much appreciated.
Any ice reports???
I don't think so.
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There is usually a tournament on ozonia in march.....i have been told it will be held on meacham lake this yr.....it usually happens first week of march.....not sure of the dates....
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Thanks fellas. Heard mixed things about Meachum, including health advisories.
Any body know where to get bait (minnows) around Lake Ozonia, I believe the name of the closest town is Hopkinton.
Appreciate the response.
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Thanks fellas. Heard mixed things about Meachum, including health advisories.
Any body know where to get bait (minnows) around Lake Ozonia, I believe the name of the closest town is Hopkinton.
Appreciate the response.
Believe there is someone in/near Parishville with bait.
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If going into lower Saranac right as you get out of A bay, be careful of pressure crack. Almost watched a guy fall through on foot toady.
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Any one been to coles creek or Wilson hill area. Haven't been able to get out his year and wasn't wondering if it's even worth it.
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Have fished wilson hill a few times this year caught some nice pike and a few dozen keeper perch the ice there was in good shape when i drove by yesterday.... Little bit of standing water at the boat launch..... Coles creek has had very few people on it this year as the wind has prevented good ice formation.... May try wilson hill tomorrow myself .....
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Louisville mini mart( formerly steves stop in shop ) is now selling bait ....
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Nobody buddy fishing or what?.
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Had a nice evening on the ice after work left with 20 bluegill and 8 perch......the jumbo perch are starting to show up more often now.....ice is starting to get soft now may have one more trip left before the boat comes out ;D
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Couple months into musky season and the heat is killing me
Already my mind drifts to getting laid off and finding that first ice ;D
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Couple months into musky season and the heat is killing me
Already my mind drifts to getting laid off and finding that first ice ;D
Any nice muskies caught yet?
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Not awefully big..48" my biggest so far this summer.. the best fishing is yet to come.
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the best fishing is yet to come.
yes sir as soon as the lakes freeze up lol
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Not guilty. Wowza.
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No real surprise.
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When will we be on the ice this year?
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Well, I got some back surgery scheduled for 11/21 so not really anxious to read about you guys on the early ice. I'll go for December 15th. :P
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well the lakes are about a foot and a half lower than they where this time last year, they are also still in the low 60s as a result. unless we get real cold real soon these lakes are a lot warmer year due to the low water. Fingers crossed but im thinking christmas time.
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that would be okay :tipup:
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I reckon I will be on somewhere before xmas :tipup:
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Whats up guys. Like previously said, still need a couple more muskies in the boat and then its time! Honestly, depending on what the weather does, there could be ice by Thanksgiving. Small water is already in the 30's here.
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hi silvrspoons
welcome to the forum,i have not gotten any new toys have made some jigs
;D ;D ;D
RAT
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Whats up guys. Like previously said, still need a couple more muskies in the boat and then its time! Honestly, depending on what the weather does, there could be ice by Thanksgiving. Small water is already in the 30's here.
I like the way you think FishinNY... Let's hope your right!!
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Anybody get new or different equipment for this year? Lets see the toys!!
Garmins ice pack to utilize one of my units off the boat with all my maps on it, Otter 650XT cabin, and a bunch of misc stuff.
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Marcum lx6s & working on getting a otter hideout 1 man shack! ;D
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Just slapped some new General Grabber AT2 275/65/20's on the Dodge... So that will help this winter.
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Just slapped some new General Grabber AT2 275/65/20's on the Dodge... So that will help this winter.
I need to do the same thing. I hate buying tires.
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My brother ordered the Humminbird Helix 7 - can't wait to put that into action this season!! @)
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I need to do the same thing. I hate buying tires.
I know... $1100 later.. >:( >:(
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I think there is some cold coming.
The river is 50* right now as well.
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Water is staying right at 43 here. Saw it down to 39 a week ago but came back up. Hopefully once it starts to drop again it fires the fish up!
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Hopefully this year be able to fish when u come home for x mass. Last year was crazy with how warm it was.
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Hopefully this year be able to fish when u come home for x mass. Last year was crazy with how warm it was.
I believe you will be able to.
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Perhaps not though. Daytime highs are predicted to stay up near 50 for a while...
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Hopefully that forecast changes. A month ago they were predicting a pretty chilly last half of November - where is it?
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Nearly full November moon, evening major. Who's out and at it??
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Anyone ever fish the lake champlain canal locks?
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Looks like some cold coming next week. Hopefully it sticks around
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Nearly full November moon, evening major. Who's out and at it??
pike bite was awesome on sunday. Was trolling went 5 for 8.
Walleye were slow this morning early. Only 2 keepers
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Friday Dec 23 I predict there will be "safe" ice on small backwater spots.. You heard it here first. :tipup:
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:whistle:
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@) :flex: :thumbsup:
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:whistle:
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really though
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Is that some sort of optical illusion or is that Skim ice??? Lol you must have been a bit farther north than forestport I imagine? Nice to see, FishinNY!
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That is indeed skim ice way back in woods on 11/14. After these big winds later this weekend into next week, I have high hopes.
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A lot of skim ice in western adks
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This will be my second season of ice fishing and I am wondering if anyone in the Cape Vincent , Clayton, or Chaumont area frequents this ?
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This will be my second season of ice fishing and I am wondering if anyone in the Cape Vincent , Clayton, or Chaumont area frequents this ?
Chaumont here....
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I dont know about you guys but my first day off is going to be 12/17 and i have a feeling ill be icefishing.
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:blink: :blink:
I dont know about you guys but my first day off is going to be 12/17 and i have a feeling ill be icefishing.
Close for sure
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theres ice forming on the little bay in front of the house here in Long Lake
for the second time,lol
soon people,very soon
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The lake i intend to fish is alwasy one of the first to freeze from what i know. The fishinh kinda sucks but its a beautiful lake with its surroundings and a good place to test the gear.
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Here is a nice deal if anyone is looking for a heater
http://www.cabelas.com/product/mr-heater-reconditioned-portable-buddy-heater/1089671.uts?destination=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fportable-heaters-accessories%2F_%2FN-1100507%2FNo-0%2FNs-CATEGORY_SEQ_104382180%3FrecordsPerPage%3D18
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Won't be long now
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Iv got a report that the lake im heading to is iced over as of this morning. with that said they got a ton of snow last night so it might make a mess of my situation.
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Hope for no rain
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Gonna try to fish tomorrow, prob gonna get wet. :P
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Checking the old forge area Web cams has been encouraging! 4th is starting to lock up, and the smaller lakes are 100% covered. Minimal snow and a high of 8 degrees tonight. It won be long now!
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Sweet brotha
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Looks good to me!
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I can find you those "finicky fish" on Sandy FFP. I've got some good perch spots on Chaumont too. Let me know when you are going and if I can't make it i'll point you in the right direction. ;) Cheeks out!!! @)
Cheeks,
I fished Chaumont a few times last year and for me the biggest problem was the walking distances from the boat launch. Any good places to access w/o walking miles :-\
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Cheeks,
I fished Chaumont a few times last year and for me the biggest problem was the walking distances from the boat launch. Any good places to access w/o walking miles :-\
Not unless you know somebody.
For years, a bunch of slob ice fishermen came through, parked on lawns, dumped trash on shore and parked outside the designated parking areas, so the town shut down parking along Pt Salubrious, and homeowners shut down the rest.
One guy that used to let ice fishermen park at his place on the tip of Three Mile Point actually had slobs leaving trash bags and taking a leak in his front yard, effectively shutting down his friendliness toward guys accessing the ice from his place...
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Feels good to be fishing again!! :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Berkley you a NNYI give a few a sore mouth for me as I sit here waiting 🤔
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Great job getting out ahead of schedule and getting on them.
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nice fish and great photos,this year you started it right
thanks for sharing
;D ;D ;D
RAT
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Not unless you know somebody.
For years, a bunch of slob ice fishermen came through, parked on lawns, dumped trash on shore and parked outside the designated parking areas, so the town shut down parking along Pt Salubrious, and homeowners shut down the rest.
One guy that used to let ice fishermen park at his place on the tip of Three Mile Point actually had slobs leaving trash bags and taking a leak in his front yard, effectively shutting down his friendliness toward guys accessing the ice from his place...
I've experienced similar from hunters in western ny so don't blame them. Sad though.
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Nice pike way to start the season off
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7 news just anounced a rescue from Rollaway Bay today. Guy was out more than 100 ft on less than 2" of ice. :wacko:
http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Fisherman--405943965.html (http://www.wwnytv.com/news/local/Fisherman--405943965.html)
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Hope they are ok!!!!! that's one of my first places I go every ice season, 2 inches I would have drove The 2 1/2 hours back home. I will continue to jig in my shanty in my garage I know I'm on 7-8 inches.. Of concrete.
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Nice pike NothernNY!
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7 news just anounced a rescue from Rollaway Bay today. Guy was out more than 100 ft on less than 2" of ice. :wacko:
what the hell was that guy thinking and wacko is right for sure
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Nice pike way to get out!
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what the hell was that guy thinking and wacko is right for sure
Accidents happen without pushing the envelope,
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an accident????really???the guy was on less then 2" of ice.i know everybody is itching to get out,but don't be foolish,if you don't care about your own life,think about all the people who's lives you put on the line,firefighters,emt's,cops who have to come rescue you when you do something stupid.
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You can't teach common sense, If you could you would be very rich
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an accident????really???the guy was on less then 2" of ice.i know everybody is itching to get out,but don't be foolish,if you don't care about your own life,think about all the people who's lives you put on the line,firefighters,emt's,cops who have to come rescue you when you do something stupid.
If that was directed At me , I didn't say it was an accident, he was pushing the envelope , really !!!
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If that was directed At me , I didn't say it was an accident, he was pushing the envelope , really !!!
LOL you're so mis understood.... poor Release :woot:
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You can't teach common sense, If you could you would be very rich
Ha Ha. Teaching common sense is very easy. It's the learning part that is so difficult for some folks. :blink:
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Great fish northernyice
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That's a nice pike !! Congrats on getting out. ;D
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Where's all the good ice?
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There is no safe ice at the moment that I know of. Better wait for another cold snap.
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There is safe ice, if you're willing to look for it. Was on 5" Tuesday. With the weather today, most small water will be good
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There is safe ice, if you're willing to look for it. Was on 5" Tuesday. With the weather today, most small water will be good
5" on a farm pond maybe lol
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5" on a farm pond maybe lol
Say what you will, checked 3 bodies before finding safe ice. Low is -14 today. There is safe ice. Im gonna keep my mouth shut
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We like pics 👍
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We like pics 👍
There's ice. I posted pics in Mass board but forget what state I was in ???
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Say what you will, checked 3 bodies before finding safe ice. Low is -14 today. There is safe ice. Im gonna keep my mouth shut
Definitely believable by me. The pic I posted Saturday I was on 3.5 inches and it isn't no farm pond. That was at 7 am and the temp was 5 degrees. Was really hoping to get up there tomorrow because it's only been making ice since then but the olé lady shut that down.
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Jesus Christ I was just kidding. Did I not post pics fishing Sunday? Lol
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The reason I said no safe ice a couple days ago is because down in the st Lawrence valley there is significantly less ice. And before today we were having 37* and snow. Not great ice making.. so I guess if your in the st Lawrence river area, be cautious....
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The reason I said no safe ice a couple days ago is because down in the st Lawrence valley there is significantly less ice. And before today we were having 37* and snow. Not great ice making.. so I guess if your in the st Lawrence river area, be cautious....
Agreed, everybody should be checking before/as they go out. Regardless of reports. Im in the high peaks area
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Checked a favorite early ice lake tonight 3" with 1" of slush and 4" of snow. I spudded my way out 15' from shore when I heard the tall tail sign of unsafe ice under the spud "hollow thud". Turned around and went back to the truck. Soon we will be chasing them but I'm not taking an ice cold bath.
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Man, getting out there to see only 3" is... depressing. So close but the long term forecast doesn't look too fantastic for making much ice. I'm hoping I have luck at my early ice spot this weekend. 4" and I'm fishin!
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Well I was gunna head up and stay at the red top this weekend but looks like my useless buddy's are gunna bail. It's a 4 hr ride from CT for me still considering heading up by myself anyone in the area gunna be fishing had a few places in mind
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There's ice. I posted pics in Mass board but forget what state I was in ???
Did I some where say there wasn't ice ? But you can post pics here to
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Easy folks...ill help you scratch that itch with a couple pics
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First flag of the year
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Here you can see the ice condition
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Thanks For the pic , curious how much black ice under the white
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Thanks For the pic , curious how much black ice under the white
not much black ice anywhere yet. Be safe :tipup:
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Adkrs I would kill to have a couple dozen of them for bait.
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Adkrs I would kill to have a couple dozen of them for bait.
Toothy candy.....
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I just posted a ice conditions update in Jefferson county small waters... the short of it is go but with extreem caution and common sense.
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Adkrs I would kill to have a couple dozen of them for bait.
My goal is to break 40" this year. It"s gonna happen!
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Thanks For the pic , curious how much black ice under the white
3"black 2" white. Nice and strong. Had no qualms about being out there and i'm not a little guy
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3"black 2" white. Nice and strong. Had no qualms about being out there and i'm not a little guy
👍
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When I get home from southern tier it's go time.. :tipup:
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When I get home from southern tier it's go time.. :tipup:
Good luck!
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Is there a baitshop around sacandaga/Speculator? Getting desperate everyone around here is sold out
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Get out there folks, there's safe ice to be had
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Awesome pic!
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Anybody know why the water is cloudy on eel bay? Not like we had any run off lately. Or maybe its just an early ice thing?
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Nice pic for sure. Should be a bait shop thread somewhere
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The baitshop list is located in the locked thread titled "New York News and Info" along with a bunch of other related hyperlinks. Here is the link to the baitshops:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?hl=en&msa=0&z=7&ie=UTF8&mid=1MaNromSTzIDb2fWZGmTlOwtHKDI&ll=42.83779773546477%2C-76.44830999999999
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That is a stunning picture though!!
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Anybody know why the water is cloudy on eel bay? Not like we had any run off lately. Or maybe its just an early ice thing?
Its called the wind. Being that the bay is real shallow and the wind has been non stop it bounces between the bottom and the ice and makes the silt move. Its just like when you run a vehicle over the ice it makes a wake under the ice.
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That makes sense. Thanks joefish!
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Does anyone know the best place to start to look for crappie this season? I am new to the North Country and I would like to get out on the ice with the kids.
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Thanks! Got out on Eagle with a buddy today. Beautiful black ice. Avg about 4.5". If youre fishing deep, use your spud! Ice got thin over deep water. At Eagle I got skunked. Couple others on the lake seemed to do better than us. Got off about 2pm. Headed up to Lincoln to close out the night. ~5" of ice. 4 black, with the top being cloudy. Fished the campground side. 1 little (20") pike. So i can say i didnt get completely skunked. Will probably try Lincoln again in the a.m.
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Does anyone know the best place to start to look for crappie this season? I am new to the North Country and I would like to get out on the ice with the kids.
Rollaway bay, black lake
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Does anybody know how much ice Perch Lake has? I was thinking about heading up this weekend and didn't want to make the 3 HR journey for nothin
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30mph wind that was fun..
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Does anybody know how much ice Perch Lake has? I was thinking about heading up this weekend and didn't want to make the 3 HR journey for nothin
We had 6" today. But rained off and on most of day. If the cold doesn't came back. Perch lake might be starting over.
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There any ice out on Perch lake or Black lake? If so how much, 6 of us wanna go out an fish a little. But don't have time to check ☹️
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Plenty on black but be careful
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It's a blizzard out here! Big fish weather :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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My buddy said there was a wheeler out on Moon 2 days ago, an he was on black said 4-5 inches.
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My buddy said there was a wheeler out on Moon 2 days ago, an he was on black said 4-5 inches.
we all want to know how you got your user name ;D
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we all want to know how you got your user name ;D
;D ;D ;D
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I'm thinking of changing tactics and chasing lakers. I want to head up to Blue Mountain Lake but never fished there before. Anyone have info on parking and depth to start with? Usually fish for walleye. Will likely get Rosie reds and medium shimmers for bait.
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My uncle called me it when i was 4 and 5 yrs old because i liked jigging in the shanty ;D ;D
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Well we broke the slump my fishing partner got a chunky 42" today. Great weather too
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Well we broke the slump my fishing partner got a chunky 42" today. Great weather too
Pics or it didnt happen.... ;D
Nice job. Will be out the next 3 days. Cant wait. Looks like we have cooler weather coming in later this week so maybe schroon will get safe and champ will start to freeze
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Well we broke the slump my fishing partner got a chunky 42" today. Great weather too
Great job. I wish I could have been out today but I will be out tmrw with similar weather! Finally can get machines out to get to my good spots.
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My buddy got a nice walleye tonight 30"........ Fish was suspended at 10 foot in 30 foot of water.....we caught lots of smaller walleye but they shut down before dark.....
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Funny thing eye hi is that I just caught a 30 plus inch eye suspended 10 feet off bottom on a big suckers going for pike.
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He saw a big mark on his vex reeled up quick and bang she was on.....we were expecting a pike but got a nice surprise ;D
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My buddy got a nice walleye tonight 30"........ Fish was suspended at 10 foot in 30 foot of water.....we caught lots of smaller walleye but they shut down before dark.....
Got to love Robinson bay
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Robinson is ok I like being more west of there.
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Robinson is ok I like being more west of there.
I don't go down there much anymore. From Hawkins down through gets fished soooo hard.
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I'm relatively new to ice fishing. i live Watertown area and we just had rain yesterday and was around 38 degrees. How much do you think it will affect the ice? Will the places that had about 5 inches of ice still be safe to go on?
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Robinson is ok I like being more west of there.
Wasn't Robinson. Put the spud through in several spots without much resistance. Some ice good there and some not.
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Wasn't Robinson. Put the spud through in several spots without much resistance. Some ice good there and some not.
Whats up brotha
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I'm relatively new to ice fishing. i live Watertown area and we just had rain yesterday and was around 38 degrees. How much do you think it will affect the ice? Will the places that had about 5 inches of ice still be safe to go on?
I would be aweful cautious. Ice by me sucks now.....We got alot of rain. I got to work in Watertown last night at five pm and left this morning at 700 and it rained the whole time. Now add in the lake effect......Will be nasty ice. Hopefully it all stays to the south.
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Is there anywhere to get on the ice at Black Lake where you will not have to walk to far to a good fishing spot. This getting old sucks.
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Anybody local by Paul smiths college? I'll be ice fishing more that way at my camp, always looking for friendly people on the ice
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Is there anywhere to get on the ice at Black Lake where you will not have to walk to far to a good fishing spot. This getting old sucks.
Try looking on reports and conditions page, under black lake lots of information there. Rollaway bay is not far walk, to get on Fish.however there is a little hill to climb. I can't speak about ice conditions. Call Chapman's baitshop they can give you good Intel. 315 324 5265
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thanks a lot, I really appreciate it.
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Paynes lake hasn't been very productive as much as last year... it get fished hard over summer??
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Anybody been on bulwagga? I know people have been fishing the edges
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Broke off a 20lb fish +or-, at the hole today. Physically sickening. SMH..
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Broke off a 20lb fish +or-, at the hole today. Physically sickening. SMH..
You should not worry!! You always get those big pike, I always looked forward to your posts to see some big fish😃
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Any reports on Perch Lake?
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Broke off a 20lb fish +or-, at the hole today. Physically sickening. SMH..
Im gonna find one of those this year. It's gonna happen
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northernyice....sucks, you put your time in, it'll be there!
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Broke off a 20lb fish +or-, at the hole today. Physically sickening. SMH..
Got to love cranberry lake......
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Broke off a 20lb fish +or-, at the hole today. Physically sickening. SMH..
Sorry to hear that man. My buddy broke off on his 80lb main line on a hook set yesterday!
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Fished eel bay today, definitely my best day of the season so far. 9" of ice where I was and the perch were hitting all day. Brought home about twenty keeper perch over 13". Jigged a Northern around noon he was just shy of 30". Fantastic day in the shanty. ;D :tipup:
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Definitly sounds like a good day on the ice.
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Got a limit of lakers and a whole mess of perch. Get out there folks...couple pics to follow. That perch took a 5" sucker...
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Nice laker
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nice fish
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Any body been on Butterfield? Or Millsite? I've never fished those lakes - looking for a starting point "area" to target for Crappie or?
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Looks like we might be in for some better ice making weather. Think the next week or so with temps below freezing will tighten things back up for the first weekend in February?
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any ice reports for Hawkins point?
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I fished there a week ago and conditions were not the best....no way I would go near that place now after all that rain we got..... I imagine the current has done a number on the ice....
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There has recently been boats fishing at Hawkins.
So, I'm down to my local pub getting some grub and I was playing Pub Quiz with my buddies and their wives. Question comes up, what does the Inuit word Nanook mean? Light bulb, I always assumed it meant home or shelter based solely off of Clam's Nanook ice shelter.. I confidently insist I've got this one.. "oh your smart!"... turns out nanook means BEAR!!! Hahaha lost a little face, all in fun.
Best wings in st law county by the way guys right here at the Raquette River Pub in Colton. (Was previously Finsih Line/Hotel)... recently judged 1st place in the north country wing challenge 2016-2017..
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Interesting I heard they had great wings....... Anyone fishing the cranberry derby this weekend ???
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anybody fish the northern challenge on the st lawrence run by st lawrence river walley assoc. ???
Yes boats out of hawkins
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I fish the the northern pike challenge every year ;D great prizes , lots of anglers and a new format this year....
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Anyone know how the ice is on Loti?
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thank you for the reports was up there today was open water we fished robinson bay had 4"of ice in some spots 8+" in others, two atvs out there tonight wind broke up some of the ice today along the island and shore ice was not so good when we left shanty floated acrossed part of it there was one gas pocket along the shore about 75yds out.
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thank you for the reports was up there today was open water we fished robinson bay had 4"of ice in some spots 8+" in others, two atvs out there tonight wind broke up some of the ice today along the island and shore ice was not so good when we left shanty floated acrossed part of it there was one gas pocket along the shore about 75yds out.
Yikes.....will b making lots of good ice starting sunday ;D
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Good luck to all fishing the cranberry lake derby tomorrow......hope to see a picture of the slob pike that wins big fish :tipup:
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Good luck to all at cranberry tomorrow. I won't be making it wife has flu. But my buddies will have my attention say hi if you guys see them can am outlander xmr 1000 black with blue bumpers led bar light on rad mount and 2 up seat.
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I hope to be there for the pike challenge , they opened up additional areas for the event.
tons of prizes.
Need ice !
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I hope to be there for the pike challenge , they opened up additional areas for the event.
tons of prizes.
Need ice !
Brandy brook, wilson hill, fobares pond and whitehouse bay all have a solid foot of good ice......coles creek needs help with the ice conditions as the wind keeps busting up the ice.....we still have a month before this derby.....the extended forecast looks great for more ice formation...
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cranberry derby was a good day for me finally. Weather was decent, lake conditions were pretty sloppy with lots of slush. I took 2nd in the 11-12 hour with a 10.4 and my girlfriend took 1st in the 12-1pm hr with a 9.12. I was more excited for her fish then mine. Her biggest fish yet and it won her $493. Also weighed in a 5.4 and 3lber, missed 2 fish as well. The biggest fish of the tournament was a 18.10lber. 2 machines through the ice, but everyone was safe to my knowledge. Congrats to the other winners and hopefully everyone enjoyed themselves. Now recouping for Simon on Saturday.
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Congrats on the money fish....sounds like a good day on the ice....
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Any day I catch a fish on cranberry is a good day, but Saturday just happened to be a good lucky day for us. I can't think of the number of days I spent sunrise to sunset out on cranberry without catching a pike.
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Me too.
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Whoo Hoo! Single digits on the thermometer this AM! ;D :icefish:
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Think LOTI will be a go by Thursday?
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I live in Watertown and new to ice fishing this year. Need to post 3 times to see the ice reports. Anyways looking forward to doing the Bonaparte derby.
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I live in Watertown and new to ice fishing this year. Need to post 3 times to see the ice reports. Anyways looking forward to doing the Bonaparte derby.
Welcome to shanty. Going to Tupper this weekend but always have good time at Bonaparte
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Lake Bonaparte?
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Lake Bonaparte?
Lake Bonaparte in Lewis county. Click on the link below for more info:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/lkbonamap.pdf (http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/lkbonamap.pdf)
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Thanks!👍
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Can anyone confirm the ice thickness up in waddington? Whitehouse, brandy, Wilson hill?? And if wheat house in ogdensburg has any ice at all?? Thank you
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Over a foot of ice everywhere you listed except wheat house.....fished them all last week except wheat house ....
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Thank you for the reply. I appreciate it.
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Any walleye brandy bay?
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And if you don't mind how did you access whitehouse
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I'm here in Gouverneur at my son's house. We are trying to get a couple days of fishing in before he goes on deploy to Germany
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Any eyes coming out of Coles lately?
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Anyone fishing the sons of the legion derby in waddington this weekend ....... They put on a decent contest and the weather looks good for Saturday ...
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We've had a few people go through the ice the last few days in the tupper lake area. All on machines. Be careful people. 2 are dead.
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Been another mild winter for sure.....we are fortunate to have fishable ice here as many places dont..... It is crazy to think in early febuary i have not had my wheeler on the ice yet....
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I know what you mean. I was going to take mine out this weekend, but with the way the weather is, the pull shouldn't be too hard so I'm probably not going to go through the trouble of trailering mine.
I can't remember a year when I was so uneasy about the ice. I've always been the type that if there's very good ice I go, and if it's iffy at all I stay home. But this year even on lakes with 10" or more I'm worried I might hit a thin spot. At least it finally made me buy some safety equipment. Now I have a Striker jacket, spud, and a rope with a flotation cushion on the end.
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What a tough year it's been for me. They have been handing me my a$$ most of the season. I seem to Be in that February lull, time to make some adjustments.
Anyone else having a noticeably tough year?
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Anyone have a report on Robinson bay?
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I miss black lake never get a chance to go.. :(
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Heading north this weekend. Hoping to fish black at least once.
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Anyone headed to lake Bonaparte in harrisville this weekend?? Derby starts at 7am held by the harrisville fire department. Hourly prizes for pike. And also lake trout division but not hourly. I fished it last Saturday ice conditions are good. Solid 8-10" of ice w few inches of snow. We did receive more snow Sunday and Monday so snowmobile will be the best option. No slush yet see you all on Saturday the 18th.
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Anyone headed to lake Bonaparte in harrisville this weekend?? Derby starts at 7am held by the harrisville fire department. Hourly prizes for pike. And also lake trout division but not hourly. I fished it last Saturday ice conditions are good. Solid 8-10" of ice w few inches of snow. We did receive more snow Sunday and Monday so snowmobile will be the best option. No slush yet see you all on Saturday the 18th.
Was told over foot of snow and 3" of slush in sand Bay today
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What a tough year it's been for me. They have been handing me my a$$ most of the season. I seem to Be in that February lull, time to make some adjustments.
Anyone else having a noticeably tough year?
Yes. I struck out 6 days starting out the season. Then myself and one other guy put up a 41, 40, 39, 36, 35, and 33 in 2 days during one of the first warm ups. Right after was got dumped on with snow and I have been sitting on the side lines ever since. Ice is gonna go fast this year. Some of the water around me only have 12" of ice. There should easily be double that this time of year. My mind is already back in the boat.
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anybody in the croghan area ever fish effley falls. Never fished it through the ice. Taking a beating on my other lakes. Any help would be great.
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Yes. I struck out 6 days starting out the season. Then myself and one other guy put up a 41, 40, 39, 36, 35, and 33 in 2 days during one of the first warm ups. Right after was got dumped on with snow and I have been sitting on the side lines ever since. Ice is gonna go fast this year. Some of the water around me only have 12" of ice. There should easily be double that this time of year. My mind is already back in the boat.
I'll be walleye fishing out of the Lund in 2 weeks In the Dirty O, if this weather keeps up. And I won't be the only boat lol.
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Not looking good for the Lyme derby. Do you think they will cancel it or make it ice or open water?
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Not looking good for the Lyme derby. Do you think they will cancel it or make it ice or open water?
They canceled it
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Northern Pike Challenge is cancelled for this weekend on the St Lawrence
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does anyone know of a lake with safe ice near canton, ny............I have to go see my son this weekend and would love to get one more ice fishing day in before it's over for the year, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
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does anyone know of a lake with safe ice near canton, ny............I have to go see my son this weekend and would love to get one more ice fishing day in before it's over for the year, thank you!!!!!!!!!!!
I couldn't feel comfortable recommending anywhere for you with how bad the weather is. I am in Texas for work when I get home I will be putting the boat in the st Lawrence for walleyes.
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thank you for the advice, have a great open water season
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The open water can wait .....who is still ice fishing around here ??? Had a decent afternoon with some bluegill and perch .... 3 trucks on the ice .... Jumbo perch are starting to roam :tipup:
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edyehi you still fishing whitehouse? I would like to get out one more time this coming weekend.
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I was going there this morning but decided to try another spot and did not have much luck .... There is still good ice there though .... A friend of mine lives on the bay and fishes it often...
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Thanks Eyehi try and get out Saturday.
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I did get out saturday.....had the river to ourselves with the below zero windchill.....kept 15 perch....they bit much better on friday before the snow ....
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Eyehi,
Made it out Saturday to Brandy Brook, 6 perch and maybe 25 eyes only one keeper. Thanks for the info. Seems like the ice may last 2 more weeks. Is there a better place for perch, Coles or Wilson Hill?
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All those places have perch, but they are not biting very well lately from my expirience .... Coles has much less ice than other spots and some areas were open water last week after the rain .... This snow will prolong the season for sure.....
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Have a little snow boys..... SMFH..
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That fireball in the sky won't harm the ice for a while by the looks of things ..... So sick of shoveling snow >:(
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For sure. But it's also going to pull the wool over some otherwise crap ice. Be sure you know what your walking on! Lol
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Who has been back out?
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Starting to get chilly. Leaves are changing at a dangerous rate. :o
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Starting to get chilly. Leaves are changing at a dangerous rate. :o
Noticed that, myself, lately. :P :icefish:
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North bay of a certain lake is below 60*
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Let's not rush it , lots of great fishing before ice sets up 😉
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No rush here.. Its a lot easier for old guys to sit in a boat than walk miles on ice and snow.... ;)
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No rush here.. Its a lot easier for old guys to sit in a boat than walk miles on ice and snow.... ;)
I hear that lol
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I hear that lol
We have had a great summer chasing muskies already. Im ready for some fall walleye action.
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We have had a great summer chasing muskies already. Im ready for some fall walleye action.
👍🏻🎣 I still got a few stream trout to chase , plus those nasty fall eyes 😎
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The native brook trout are taking some beautiful colors on right now ,Freddy....
Birdman caught some beatiful ones saturday afternoon...
Im gunna see if he save the pictures on his phone and ill text them to you tonite.
The fall bite will start on tbe Eyes here in Pa.pretty soon.
The Susquehanna River will get active BIGTIME!!!!!
JERKBAITS,work well.
Hunting Saturdays,and Fishing Sundays ,till ice on....
Not a bad Schedule
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Almost forgot NNYice if you got any pics of those bad boys I would like to see them
Chez if he does I'd like to see it
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Pm me your email ill send you some
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One better on its way
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I think Wednesday evening will be a good night to fish with a front moving in..
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Eyehi, fishforpike, HybridHunter, we ready or what?!?! Wont be long now...
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Weather is looking great. Won't be long - hold the snow. :P
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Rivalry weekend in the north country!!!!!
Anyone gonna be at Cheel tonight to watch the best rivalry in college hockey? I know i will be!!
LETS GO TECH!!!!
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Won't be much of a game, I'm affraid. SLU has a serious coaching problem.
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3-1 Tech!! Hell of a game. Got to give credit to SLU, they really brought it tonight. It was 1-0 SLU.. then clarkson did what clarkson does! Rempal scored 2, he probably wont be around next year. Hes pro hockey bound..
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Won't be long now boys ;D time to start putting fresh leaders on the tip ups and sharpening some hooks .... Hope the snow coming on Tuesday doesn't mess things up to bad ....
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All set ready To go we just need the right amount of ice everybody be safe and good luck
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Too damn much snow again! It’s nice to see the cold temps though.
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Just saw my first catch picture of the season ..... Only 2 inches of ice but some nice perch ..... Time to get serious folks ....
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Anyone know of ice on Tout lake? Been working a lot havent been able to take a drive up to check.
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First trip of the year today ...... Tried 2 different spots not very good action at either spot .... One spot had plenty of ice the other place the ice was not very good in spots .... See lots of guys walking around without a spud which seems crazy to me >:(
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hows the ice out by redwood? (Mudd, Butterfield, Millsite, Clear)
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Anyone been out on Payne lake or know of the ice.
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Been told 5-6 as of last weekend
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I stopped at Payne Tuesday and saw tracks and a dozen or so holes straight out from the launch but did not check the thickness. Saw an eagle on the ice.
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Fished Payne Lake on wedensday. I measured 4 to 5 inches consistent from the launch straight across to the other side. Doubt it made much more ice since then and now it's got some snow on it.
Just be cautious of the spring that comes in to the left of the boat launch.
Spud everywhere
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Sink is right full of crap..
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Good "crap", that is. @) Nice.
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Nice fish NNYI
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;D very nice
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Sink is right full of crap..
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Very nice......
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Went out for a few hours this morning caught a dozen of these guys
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Well done , great choice in rods
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very nice ;D
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Wow...very nice!
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Very nice! You guys make me jealous :'(
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Very nice :tipup:
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Fished today was really slow brought back 20 perch 8-10” range no pike though.
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Fished today was really slow brought back 20 perch 8-10” range no pike though.
What up!!! Back in the north country for the holidays i see?? Welcome home.
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Very nice!
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Nice fish. any other if on the rod looks like a nice setup Thank....
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Nice fish. any other if on the rod looks like a nice setup Thank....
The rod is a " 13 fishing Wicked" rod.. i think its a 28" medium action.. nice sensitive tip down to a solid backbone.. its a sweet rod very sensitive yet powerful.
The reel is an Okuma Stratus 25 reel.. i like a full size reel for jigging walleyes. They run large up here ; )
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Nice catch! I have yet to try those blade baits. Looks like they work well for you!
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Thanks for info..
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Nice catch! I have yet to try those blade baits. Looks like they work well for you!
Deadly for any species
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What up!!! Back in the north country for the holidays i see?? Welcome home.
Thanks. Yeah hit the lower lake prob hit the upper tomorrow. Then have to head back unfortunately but looks like we will have ice by next weekend with the cold weather hitting.
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Nice catch! I have yet to try those blade baits. Looks like they work well for you!
I use them for eyes a lot when they are up shollow feeding. No bait need with them either.
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How much snow you guys get?
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Much more then we wanted..
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Only 3” in franklin co. Went out again this morning finally got into some decent size perch today.
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Well i got a little ambitous and tried a spot last night.. i was getting 3-4" when all of a sudden down i go. Over 18ft of water.. luckily not much more then my legs got wet.. i was able to get back up on top immediately.. be careful. Snow and slush = soft/thin spots..
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Glad to hear you made it out ok. Stay safe everyone.
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Well i got a little ambitous and tried a spot last night.. i was getting 3-4" when all of a sudden down i go. Over 18ft of water.. luckily not much more then my legs got wet.. i was able to get back up on top immediately.. be careful. Snow and slush = soft/thin spots..
Glad you made it out okay? Did you have a spud? With this cold spell i would have been less likely to have mine
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Glad you made it out okay? Did you have a spud? With this cold spell i would have been less likely to have mine
I did have a spud. We checked out carefuly and the ice was very steady. So we started drilling out, srill checking, everything was fine. Holes are cut.. i was going to set a tipup and down i go. So it was the 3rd time i walked over the spot. You just nwver know
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well said, you never know. Thanks for sharing the details and again, glad you were able to make it out safe
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Well i got a little ambitous and tried a spot last night.. i was getting 3-4" when all of a sudden down i go. Over 18ft of water.. luckily not much more then my legs got wet.. i was able to get back up on top immediately.. be careful. Snow and slush = soft/thin spots..
Glad you made it out - scarey stuff, for sure. This snow is the worst. Ice conditions are definitelyvariable.
Stay safe folks.
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Jeez you boys from up North really love those winter swims. Never seen a man fall through as much as Gav... Glad you're ok.
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Jeez you boys from up North really love those winter swims. Never seen a man fall through as much as Gav... Glad you're ok.
Whats up dude
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livin out the American dream one day at a time, how you been? Plotting a full weekend freezing the cajones off on Schroon or George, get that early season laker fix
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Anyone been out to Perch lake or Grass Lake
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Made it out to one of the old walleye spots today .... My buddy gave me a lesson on catching fish, I could not manage even a nibble .... He got bit off by a pike , lost a nice perch and caught 2 walleye ..... One was a 9 lb st Lawrence river beauty ..... Very little ice but things look promising @)
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Trying to get to a great sacandaga post
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Round 2 is about to begin on the walleye hunt ..... Results will be posted tonight ....
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Good luck. Managed to catch my limit by 730 this morning. Caught my biggest eye yet, 12 lbs.
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Great job .... 12 pounds is a big girl ....
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Started off with a northeast wind and not much action .... Fish were showing but would not bite figured it was gonna be a slow day ..... Things changed fast and the last hour provided some action...we left with
2 keepers and each lost a nice fish ... I should have had my limit tonight but had some bad luck .... Feels good to be back in some spots that didn't have ice last winter ..... - 12 windchill when we walked off :o will be tying some stinger hooks on my jigging rapalas tonight ....
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I guess it was a walleye kinda day for everyone... i easily got my limit. I think i ended up catching 13??? Lost a 10 pounder on the rod. Suck :'(.. but left with my limit!
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Nice work!
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Nice fat limit there nny ice ....
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Lets hear some lure and bait combinations that have been working for walleye ? Buck shot rattle and jigging rapala have been working for us ... Golden shiner and perch colors tipped with a minnow .... Anyone using tip ups and catching walleye ? Just put my lights on my walleye tip ups tonight will use them next week when it warms up ...
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Got a few northerns yesterday near Alex Bay, NY.
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A Slender Spoon tipped with a minnow head on one rod, a B3 bladebait on the other rod. If the bladebait is calling em in and they wont eat, the minnowhead seems to get it done..
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Been reading every page of this thread, more than halfway thru. Thanks for all the tips and advice . Itching to get up there, maybe next weekend or weekend after, I was gonna ask where the ice is ( just so you guys could practice rolling your frozen eyeballs) jk!
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Been reading every page of this thread, more than halfway thru. Thanks for all the tips and advice . Itching to get up there, maybe next weekend or weekend after, I was gonna ask where the ice is ( just so you guys could practice rolling your frozen eyeballs) jk!
That depends i guess. The river is over 300 miles long lol
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I was joking about the ice , I'm sure there is some , But I plan on hitting the St Lawrence , anywhere from Waddington , to HP. I hit it there open water in my boat, I never iced fish much , wanted to do more, bought some stuff, tip ups , shelter, and then two years of no ice , or at least ice when I could go.
Me and my young son did the pike challenge at coles a few years back. Never caught a thing but had a blast with the people around us .
I'm fishing for walleye and pike . I know some spots are better than others at different times , I'm just not sure which is which or when, I have not been able to break the secret codes reading the thread,Lol
So I'm gonna try anyway. I'm from Pa about 8 hours away so just to run up and check ice is tough. Love to fish , fish a bunch of open water, fished last few days but starting to get tough with the ice, too much for a boat and not enough to stand on .
Itchen to go!
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A Slender Spoon tipped with a minnow head on one rod, a B3 bladebait on the other rod. If the bladebait is calling em in and they wont eat, the minnowhead seems to get it done..
Nice combination ... Those blade baits rock , I use cicadas sometimes ....
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Any one fish the st Lawrence today ? Heard the water was raised again and the shorelines were bad in spots ....
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Shoreline was fine tonight .... We made some ice since Saturday ;D another big sow with a couple nice eater size Waldo's ....
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Nice catch! You talking spudable ice or is into the power auger range now?
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Have not used the power auger yet , will have it from here on out bought new blades for it today ..... Be using the four wheeler soon .....
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high fives to eyehi, your banging them , saw the picture of the big one on another post.
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Couple footballs tonight. EPIC fishing... 11 fish, two 10 pounders, 9, 7 6.5 and a slew of minis.
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Nice eyes. :tipup:
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Some very nice eyes there NNY.
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Wow! Beautiful fish. Well done.
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Nice Waldo's .... The night bite is the rite bite ! Got my first limit of the year ....
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Nice ones nny
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Nice ones nny
Hey bud. Long time!
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nny,great fish. How long the bite last???
nypike, Ive been reading this thread and haven't seen you on it in a while , I enjoyed your posts hope all is well.
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Wow, some big eyes you have there!
Congrats!
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for anyone that fishes Delta Lake, anyone know how much ice is on there?
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A 3 fish night, capped off by this ol girl. 11lb
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Pretty Nice! Where is that record book Eye?
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17 + pounds I believe ....
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Slower night for us but a steady drip fills the pot or in this case the freezer ;)
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Nicr haul man
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Pk I hear they're running machines over there. Haven't checked it lately
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thank you! looking forward to getting out this weekend
after this cold spell this week i can imagine they have a good amount
anybody know of some "secret" spots on Delta?
what's everybody use on there?
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Hey I’m thinking about heading to Hyde lake this weekend. Anyone now how much ice and if theres been any action up there
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thank you! looking forward to getting out this weekend
after this cold spell this week i can imagine they have a good amount
anybody know of some "secret" spots on Delta?
what's everybody use on there?
You will havw better luck on a different thread, Delta isnt really in northern ny, or even close lol
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Pk.Depends on what your looking to catch. Its a tip up lake ill tell you that much
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gotcha, looking to catch perch and hoping for northerns/walleye/pickerel
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If you want northern and pickeral your best bet is in the backsets
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Any one been on goose bay eel bay or chamount bay?
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Beautiful walleye my freind. Congrats!
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A tougher bite its been but this piggy fell victim to the slender spoon.
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Dam dude!! Nice
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Puttin the smack down on those piggies!!!! Nice dude!!!
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A tougher bite its been but this piggy fell victim to the slender spoon.
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Excellent catch .... My buddy got a 13 pound Waldo last night .... We got skunked tonight >:(
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Very nice walleye there congrats
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Hammering those giant walleye! Congrats
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I woke up at 4:45am and we had over a foot and a half of snow in the yard. Now at 10:00am, green grass...
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Now back to 2 feet of snow. ;D :tipup:
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What a storm .... Plowing and shoveling all day .... Did not even think about fishing .... Can imagine what a chore it will be to get on the ice with all that water on the edges .... Not to mention the drag thru the snow >:(
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For once im praying for the 20-30mph winds were use to seeing on the river, to blow all the snow off.
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Thats a nice eye, Im headed that way sat. fished there many times from boat always caught nice eyes there. Any body now a good bait shop I could contact close to delta.I have an hour plus ride and would love a good bait contact in that area thanks !
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Youd have better luck in the delta lake thread.
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Hometown bait in mercy is a great shop. Taylor will hook you up. I hear the aok on the back side of delta is carrying bait now too
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Dad got in on the action tonight.
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Nice!!
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Glad you and your dad had a Successful trip 🎣
Nice eye
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nice catch ... headed your way for some panfish tomorrow .... took a vacation day ...
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They wouldnt hit a tipup, but the flutterspoon was calling them in..
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Slow morning on the racquette river ....only a few fish but the ones we got were very nice size crappie and bluegill .... Lots of slush under the snow made for a tough drag .... Getting the ATv ready tomorrow ....
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Looking for info on Higley access. Where do you go to get on the ice? Any place walkable from shore? My kids want to go, but I want it to be fun to keep their interest, so a long, long walk would be a negative.
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Looking for info on Higley access. Where do you go to get on the ice? Any place walkable from shore? My kids want to go, but I want it to be fun to keep their interest, so a long, long walk would be a negative.
You can park at the end of the Morgan Rd in South Colton and walk right onto 3 Falls flow.. or South Colton flow as it has been modernly named... if you take the dam road you can access 5 falls, rainbow, and others. I would not recommend this with kids or anyone who doesnt know the flows.. as far as higley itself goes.. its highly privatized these days are there is limited access.. there are much much better bodies of water to bring kids to keep them occupied.
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There is one spot where you park along the road on Cottage rd, and walk down onto Stump Bay.. i would not want to hoof it down in there with the snow right now, though.
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Did the ice form opposite of normal this year? It seems like the smaller lakes that usually have the thickest ice have less than the big lakes this year. I was on a small one this weekend that only had 10", 6 of black and 4 of white. I was expecting at least 12" of good ice with snow on top of that.
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Did the ice form opposite of normal this year? It seems like the smaller lakes that usually have the thickest ice have less than the big lakes this year. I was on a small one this weekend that only had 10", 6 of black and 4 of white. I was expecting at least 12" of good ice with snow on top of that.
The smaller lakes had ice when the snow feel insulating them from the cold that followed. The bigger Lakes didn't freeze until after the snow so cold just made Black ice with no insulation. Timing is everything. Cya...
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Has anyone been fishing LOTI or Eel bay ? . . . I am assuming the ice is still good albeit a sloppy mess. Thanks
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Yes would also like to know about Eel Bay? Looking to come up Friday Saturday Sunday! Any info would be greatly appreciated!
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Hey ice chasers,
Anybody know if Sylvia Lake near Fowler has fish in it?
Thanks,
Mountain Maggot 🐛🐛🐛
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Hey ice chasers,
Anybody know if Sylvia Lake near Fowler has fish in it?
Thanks,
Mountain Maggot 🐛🐛🐛
Large lake trout
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Awesome. Must be deep then. Are there any contour maps available?
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Never mind...found one on the State site. Is there any places to buy frozen suckers nearby Sylvia lake? :icefish:
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Never mind...found one on the State site. Is there any places to buy frozen suckers nearby Sylvia lake? :icefish:
You wont find anyone up here in the business of selling large dead bait. Youll have to buy it live or online.
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Its gonna be mostly hockey for me this weekend. Crossing the river to Ottawa this afternoon to watch the Sens take on the Bruins. Then its 'Cold Out Gold Out' weekend at Cheel, as Clarkson welcomes Yale and Brown Fri/Sat night.. if anyones looking for something fun to do with the family, go to Cheel Arena in Potsdsm friday or saturday night and check out the No. 3 team in the nation Clarkson play. They are pretty good this year!
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One of only 2 teams that beat my #4 Big Red >:( the playoffs should be awesome this year!!
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One of only 2 teams that beat my #4 Big Red >:( the playoffs should be awesome this year!!
And i aaaalmost went!!!!
I forgot to mention, North Country Chicken Wing Wars on Sunday!! Best Western in Canton!! Come vote for the Raquette River Pub, my friends and defending champs!!
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If you have the chance to catch a game at Lynah Rink you should...it's a great experience! There's some decent fishing down here too when the finger lakes freeze
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I saw that there are lean tos on Tupper. Eagle Landing and Black Bay. Is this correct? Are they accessible in the winter? Available for camping? Is the ice safe around there, and of course... Hows the fishing? Thanks for any help fellas! Fish on!
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Tried a new spot today .... Drilled several holes until I found the depth I wanted then had issues with heavy current .... Finally got the tip ups out and started jigging ..... Had a flag go up at dark as I was picking up and got there just in time to see that nice slow walleye roll from the spool ... Landed a nice 6 pound walleye and headed home .... Was going to chase some perch tomorrow but this spot deserves another chance :tipup:
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My buddy got a couple nice pike this morning I threw back a hammer handle .....
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Having trouble posting pictures for some reason .....
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Nice catch ..... Hard to beat a double limit ....
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15"+ ice on Fern Lake, Clinton County. Catching a mixture of pike, perch, and huge bass on tip ups. :tipup:
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Took a long walk today to check ice conditions ahead of next weekends derby ..... Lots of ice but not much action other than a few small perch .... Packed up and headed for the walleye spot early hoping to find some perch ... No action for perch but the walleye bit during the steady snow fall .... 3 nice size keepers one with a 4" bluegill inside it ...
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Thomas Cahill well deserved 43 1/8” pike at 16yrs old. Been putting in the work. My boy.
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Thomas Cahill well deserved 43 1/8” pike at 16yrs old. Been putting in the work. My boy
Congrats, that's a very respectable trophy. Great memory maker. :thumbsup:
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Dinner tonight,was a crazy day out there. @)
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Nice catch of smelt .... I'm guessing you headed toward the mountains ?
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Sons of the legion fishing derby in waddington tomorrow .... Almost done packing .... Have some nice jumbo shiners ready .... Hope the pike are hungry :tipup:
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Good luck tomorrow eyehi, please post how it went.
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Will do ..... I believe there will be a good turnout of anglers this year ...
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Hey FFP don’t think I need to ask where you went did you drag jimmy along with you? Looks like a great meal 🍽
Great pike IJ
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Yup. Jimmy was there. Good times, out fished him. :thumbsup:
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Yup. Jimmy was there. Good times, out fished him. :thumbsup:
Holy smokes you must have been on fire
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iron that's one respectable toothy critter!!!!
hey I like smelt! very nice ffp
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How's the fishing been on black lake I'm headed up next week haven't seen much talk on the report board. Ice thickness,snow depth can I bring my utv preferably or do i need my snowmobile any info guys thanks
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Seeing if anyone has some intel on Lake Ozonia, I plan on being in the area next weekend (fingers crossed).
Ive only open water fished there, perch all seem to be same size , not sure where to start for ice fishing , I also never caught a splake before and know they are in there, any help would be greatly appreciated.
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How's the fishing been on black lake I'm headed up next week haven't seen much talk on the report board. Ice thickness,snow depth can I bring my utv preferably or do i need my snowmobile any info guys thanks
Fishing has slowed, somewhat. Still good catches of Crappie and Pike at times. This last snow (8-10" yesterday) will make life difficult for wheeled vehicles. I'm sure the slush will be starting very soon, with all the snow weight on the ice. The ice is a good 11-12" + across most of the lake. It's another seasoon I'm gladd I have tracks on the wheeler.
Good luck to ya next week.
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Thanks Trap. The boy got another one the 10th that went about 16lb out of Champlain up by crown point. On a streak. Been low quantity but high quality this year.
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Good luck tomorrow eyehi, please post how it went.
thought I posted this Saturday but guess it did not work ..... our group had a tough day with the northeast wind and snow only managed a couple perch, fishing out deep at coles creek ...... there was two pike caught that went 16 pounds ..... the legion had a great turnout with 130 anglers at the derby ..... lots of good door prizes ....
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Anyone fish near ogdensburg? Last few times out on the river for walleye have been extremely slow
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guy I work with got a 14 pound pike and keeper walleye there last week .... still lots of shacks there when I drive past ....
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Anyone fish near ogdensburg? Last few times out on the river for walleye have been extremely slow
February lull. Nothing unusual..
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Seeing if anyone has some intel on Lake Ozonia, I plan on being in the area next weekend (fingers crossed).
Ive only open water fished there, perch all seem to be same size , not sure where to start for ice fishing , I also never caught a splake before and know they are in there, any help would be greatly appreciated.
years ago we used to get some slob perch at ozonia then a huge perch hatch must of occurred and now it seems most of the perch are 7-8 inches .... we used to fish between the camps and the island 18 foot deep with spikes for bait .... the perch were puking up freshwater scuds ...
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February lull is killing me then. Was getting my limit every trip, no I'm not even getting any flags or bites jigging. But it is nice to be out either way
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February lull is killing me then. Was getting my limit every trip, no I'm not even getting any flags or bites jigging. But it is nice to be out either way
Early ice is always good. It will pick back up the last week or two of the season, if the ice is still good.
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Good job everyone pulling in the eyes. I have been trying to ice a walleye up here for years and have never caught a keeper. Skunked again in waddington...
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Don't give up now .... The walleye bite will heat up in early march ....
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Maybe it's Feb lull as that is when I usually get out a few times. Going to try next week. I did hit a 12 inch perch on a 3 inch jigging rap which was fun.
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Was told by two bait shops that they won't be getting sucker minnows the rest of the season. Anyone heard this yet?
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Was told by two bait shops that they won't be getting sucker minnows the rest of the season. Anyone heard this yet?
Pretty standard from what i understand, late season there is a supply issue and they are either too expensive or cant be found
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Went out around waddington yesterday, terribly slow, tried 2 locations with some friends, one short northern, 3 perch, 0 eyes. Barely marked a fish on the flasher. FEB sucks haha hoping it picks of the first 2 week of march so i can get out and maybe score an eye of decent quality.
Don't give up now .... The walleye bite will heat up in early march ....
Maybe we can meet up at some point and get on some fish!
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years ago we used to get some slob perch at ozonia then a huge perch hatch must of occurred and now it seems most of the perch are 7-8 inches .... we used to fish between the camps and the island 18 foot deep with spikes for bait .... the perch were puking up freshwater scuds ...
Thanks for the imput eyehi.
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Will be interested to hear how u make out up there .... Keep us posted ....
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If I make it there I will, looking a little iffy with work, but wanted to go to the Pike challenge the 24th as well hope the weather is good. It was cancelled last two years in a row because of unsafe ice.
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Conditions are much better this year .... Louisville fire department has taken over running the tournament from the walleye association ..... Looks to be the same format as past years ....
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Hi I m coming to ny through Champlain border n want to fish lake Champlain bays this Saturday. My fishing buddy is busy on work. I want a small advice where I can safely park my car n walk from shore or I can join anyone for that day. This is my first time I m fishing N.Y. side
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Extended forecast is looking pretty warm for ice folks. Looking like an early spring
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Anybody wanna speculate on what next weeks weather may do to the ice around the Waddington Massena area ??? I know its warming up but the bigger problem is mid week almost 2" of rain spread out over three days . I'm not sure how much ice is there now or if it will affect the pike challenge next weekend.
Thanks in advance.
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I am not sure about the fishing derby but there will be good ice for a while yet ....below zero wind chill tonight ... I will post here if I get any info on the derby ....
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I am not sure about the fishing derby but there will be good ice for a while yet ....below zero wind chill tonight ... I will post here if I get any info on the derby ....
Wind chill does not affect ice growth like it does our skin. Whatever the air temp is, thats what we are working with. But your right theres lots of ice and it will be safe for quite a while.
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Wind chill does not affect ice growth like it does our skin. Whatever the air temp is, thats what we are working with. But your right theres lots of ice and it will be safe for quite a while.
Wind will cause ice to freeze, or grow, at a faster rate; given air temps below freezing. It removes the heat at a quicker rate. Does not change the freezing point or temperature, but will speed the ice development by taking away heat at a faster rate. Lots of research out there on that.
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Wind will cause ice to freeze, or grow, at a faster rate; given air temps below freezing. It removes the heat at a quicker rate. Does not change the freezing point or temperature, but will speed the ice development by taking away heat at a faster rate. Lots of research out there on that.
Didnt argue that Phil. My only point, "wind chill" is a human factor. If the wind chill is -20 but the air temp is 15*, wind may help get theice surface temp down to 15* faster, but once there. Thats it.. its still just gonna be 15*, just not to our skin..
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fish for pike is 100% correct this is why you blow on food before you put it in your mouth ..... wind chill will also cause fuel to jell faster in a fuel tank ...it won't make the actual temp lower it just cools the surrounding mass to actual temp faster ...... on open water a wind blowing over water will cause it to cool below actual temp ,this is from evaporation..... you also have what is called venturi effect that's what causes icing in carbutators even in the summer time ;D.......... trapper the science guy
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Didnt argue that Phil. My only point, "wind chill" is a human factor. If the wind chill is -20 but the air temp is 15*, wind may help get theice surface temp down to 15* faster, but once there. Thats it.. its still just gonna be 15*, just not to our skin..
Not an arguement - just an explanation. I like ice, without the windchill - that I can "feel". :icefish: Weather this week - ain't looking great. Got a ways to go though.
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Nice catch man .... Not sure where you were fishing but I was on White House bay today and the conditions are heading downhill fast .... Not looking very good for the rest of the week either ...
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Anyone fishing today? It sure is a cold one out there..
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Anyone preparing for the derby, take note, they have dropped the water and it has affected a lot of the bays, around Waddington/Coles Creek are gonna be really tough to get on/off with a machine, or in general.. its a few feet drop from the bank down and its glare ice.. if you can, go and scout before derby day so you know how to tackle it.
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I was wondering if anyone could give me an ice condition update on cranberry lake for friday, sat and sunday. I have a trip planned to go pike fishing with some buddies, we were planning on going right off the public beach, thank you any info is greatly appreciated, it is a 3.5 hour drive for me.
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Going there tomorrow, will give an update.
I was wondering if anyone could give me an ice condition update on cranberry lake for friday, sat and sunday. I have a trip planned to go pike fishing with some buddies, we were planning on going right off the public beach, thank you any info is greatly appreciated, it is a 3.5 hour drive for me.
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Anyone preparing for the derby, take note, they have dropped the water and it has affected a lot of the bays, around Waddington/Coles Creek are gonna be really tough to get on/off with a machine, or in general.. its a few feet drop from the bank down and its glare ice.. if you can, go and scout before derby day so you know how to tackle it.
Good advise hear, not sure why the water is down so much this year ..... They advertised the derby on the channel 7 news last night so it looks like they are preparing to have the event ....
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Website for derby confirms it is on.
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Website for derby confirms it is on.
I just saw this as well .... time to go check some spots and get bait .... interested to see what the edges will look like ....
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Yo Phil,
Thanks for the invite my friend. I am house bound for the foreseeable future. I had hoped to get up there with you one more time before "Ice out". I will be reading your reports till then.
Boggey
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Hello: did anyone fish cranberry today, i was looking for a report wanted to get on at the public beach in the morning, thank you
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14" on cranberry, rode ATV today. All glare ice. Some drain holes to watch out for however
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thank you so much I am going to be there at about 7 if you want to fish again tomorrow, thank you so much for the info
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Does anyone know where the best access is to get on Goose Bay just north of Alex bay? Fished there in the spring from Kringle point state park.
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Off Rt 12, just north east of Alex Bay, there used to be a big sign saying Goose bay. There is a boat launch and parking there. Its called Goose Bay Road.
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Yep - just off Rt.12 Drive to the ramp to unload then park in the lot.
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Nice weather forecast for the derby tomorrow ..... Lots of standing water on the edges of most places .... Coles creek looked the worst and the water is real low in most spots .... Good luck to all :tipup:
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Big fish was a 12 pound pike also had a 10 pound walleye weighed in .... Under 500 anglers this year .... I won a tree stand and a couple tip ups my first door prize in 10 years ....
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Good to hear you won some door prizes. under 500 people is way under the usual.
Were there a lot of pike caught in general????
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Not many pike caught at all .... 7/8 pound fish = money .....kids out drag racing sleds while people are fishing shallow in 5 foot of water really makes you wonder .... I was taught to stay quiet while hunting and fishing ....
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Still able to get sleds up through at Wanakena?
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Unsure on ice thickness in the narrows, had a wheeler and ranger out there Tuesday, but came from cranberry not wanakena. There is no snow for the snowmobiles, I would use a wheeler only at your caution
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Where have all the walleye gone? Will the bite pick up???
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Hiding out til after the end of the season.
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Where have all the walleye gone? Will the bite pick up???
I know where there are some - would need a boat to get to them though, and a place with no ice to launch that boat. :P
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Yo Phil,
I will note there are still fishermen and fisherwomen who are finding some hard water to stand on. I'm not going to say where nor advocate access, but there are such places. This brief spell of cold nights just might prolong the ice fishing season if it can freeze the edges back up. During the meantime, I have replaced the lines on my 2 favorite long poles and Looking for more open water. I put a new anchor line with a pulley on the "Stealth" and I'm ready to paddle my way through the ice chunks at "Ice out".
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Back out for the nite bite .... Lots of small crappie this morning, hope the slabs are on the hunt tonight ...,
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Any update on ice conditions on cranberry?
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Any ice conditions on black lake?
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Anyone know how the ice is at Indian Lake? Safe enough for walkers? Wheelers?
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Anyone been out yet ? Guys have been fishing for a while now ..... I have been down and out with a double pneumonia :'(
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went out today 6.5 inches. 1 laker. there is plenty of ice.
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Ice update-
red Lake- the boat launch is open still
Moon Lake- 5 inches clear ice with 2 inches of snow very slippery
Hyde Lake- 4-6 inches really nice ice the bite was very slow as normal
Grass Lake- open water around the bays
LOTW- open water
Millsite- open as well
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Getting the itch for sure.
Merry Christmas
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Once christmas is over i will be giving er hell..
Eyehi hope your feeling better bud.
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Thanks man I am ready to go .... First trip tomo ..... Looks to be a nice long year on the ice ...
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Thanks man I am ready to go .... First trip tomo ..... Looks to be a nice long year on the ice ...
Good luck Abe . Merry Christmas..
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Thanks Dom .... Merry Christmas to you and the family as well .... Wishing you a long and prosperous hard water season :tipup:
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Anybody know how 4th lake is looking over towards inlet?
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Is anybody willing to give a little advice on Schroon Lake? I have fished Schroon multiple times targeting lake trout with almost no success. I’ve fished the northern end off Fowler and the boat launch and fished anywhere from 30-90 ft. Tried a variety of jigs and have tip ups out as well. Haven’t marked many fish in my trips. What else should I be doing to be more successful?
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Is anybody willing to give a little advice on Schroon Lake? I have fished Schroon multiple times targeting lake trout with almost no success. I’ve fished the northern end off Fowler and the boat launch and fished anywhere from 30-90 ft. Tried a variety of jigs and have tip ups out as well. Haven’t marked many fish in my trips. What else should I be doing to be more successful?
Sounds like your on the correct track. What I do is looks for areas that have shallow water for bait fish and then a drop off. The trout will normally cruise that drop off looking for the bait fish to ambush. I always start shallow. 15-20 feet and work my way deep. If your not marking any fish move left or right down the drop off until you mark something. Don’t spend too much time at each hole. Normally 10 min. Look for for bends or points in the drop off. If I mark fish and they won’t hit I’ll set up a jaw jacker or top up and move to the next location staggering depth. Lakers are like little sharks. They cruise around looking for meals. If your not in a route the fish are cruising you might not hit any fish if your in one spot. That’s why I like to move around until I see fish. If you don’t have a contour map of the lake pm me and I’ll send you one.
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Nice weather for ice fishing .... Any one in the north country make it out ? .... I will have some pics up tonight ....
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I was able to have my best afternoon of 3 hrs of fishing yesterday. Caught limit of walleye, a small pike, and my first ever musky. What an epic afternoon on the ice for me.
Followed up this morning with 1 eye which went back down the hole bc she was a fatty and not a proper eater size for me.
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I was able to have my best afternoon of 3 hrs of fishing yesterday. Caught limit of walleye, a small pike, and my first ever musky which went 35lbs 7oz, 50", 24" girth. What an epic afternoon on the ice for me.
Followed up this morning with 1 eye which went back down the hole bc she was a fatty and not a proper eater size for me.
what body of water?
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A frozen one ;) in NNY
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I was able to have my best afternoon of 3 hrs of fishing yesterday. Caught limit of walleye, a small pike, and my first ever musky which went 35lbs 7oz, 50", 24" girth. What an epic afternoon on the ice for me.
Followed up this morning with 1 eye which went back down the hole bc she was a fatty and not a proper eater size for me.
Nice job out there .... Any pictures of the walleye or musky ? Think my buddy talked with you coming off the ice this morning ... Congrats on the epic morning ...
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Don't normally keep them this size but she was caught on a tip up and was not going to make it ..... Sorry for the bad pictures .... Also lost another one of this caliber at the hole, guess the 8 lb floro is not enough :o
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Nice eyes. Not trying to get all preachy here but weighing that musky, presumably with the scale I see in the walleye pic, was not only irresponsible handling of the fish but illegal as well.
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Nice eyes. Not trying to get all preachy here but weighing that musky, presumably with the scale I see in the walleye pic, was not only irresponsible handling of the fish but illegal as well.
Before you preach maybe try to improve your reading comprehension I did not catch a musky chef .... It was obvious the walleye was not going to be released when it was weighed but thanks for the concern ... Posters like yourself maybe the reason no one shares photos much ...
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God we need a “like button”
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I’m assuming his post was aimed that the individual that did catch and weight a Muskie. Right above your post.
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Nice eyes. Not trying to get all preachy here but weighing that musky, presumably with the scale I see in the walleye pic, was not only irresponsible handling of the fish but illegal as well.
You obviously didn't pay attention to who posted what and jumped in without thinking...btw how is it illegal any way to weigh a muskie?
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🤓 nice eye Abe
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Obviously when I was referencing someone having caught a muskie I was talking about the someone that stated they caught a muskie, so who is it again that jumped without reading. If you would like me to get the excerpt from the rule book with the exact wording about what to do when you catch an out-of-season fish that pretty much says they must immediately be released after being caught I can but I don't think it's necessary. Weighing it before release does not constitute immediately, and holding a large Pike or Muskie vertically let alone from a scale like that can be fatal to the fish. A quick photo holding the fish horizontally sure . Yes I am a muskie fisherman and I condone catch-and-release fishing of musky in season however I do believe that it is person's right to keep it if they so decide. If they're out of season the decision is already made for you and you owe it to the fish to handle it minimally even if the law did permit it. The nice eye part was meant for you eyehi
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https://www.google.com/amp/s/articles.syracuse.com/outdoors/index.ssf/2015/05/new_law_photographing_fish_caught_out_of_season_a_ticketable_offense.amp
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As a fisherman it is my responsibility to abide by the laws. I failed to realize these laws were in place. Photos were obviously taken due to the size of the fish and then released. My apologies.
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I saw a picture of that Musky, sure looked like a nice ifsh. You caught it accidently and were not targeting Musky. Other than the picture, the event was totally legal and most people do not realize taking a photo of a out of season fish is a no no. If a Conservation Officer was persent he may have just give you a warning.
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Ok ,
Just go to the regs book , page 54 & 65 , this is from the 2018-19 season ,
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Don't normally keep them this size but she was caught on a tip up and was not going to make it ..... Sorry for the bad pictures .... Also lost another one of this caliber at the hole, guess the 8 lb floro is not enough :o
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Nice eye Abe.. :clap: :pinch: :clap:
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what did the musky weigh? wish I seen the picture :(
nice eye ;D
I don't think blackmer meant any harm lets save the crucifiction for someone that really deserves it
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Don't normally keep them this size but she was caught on a tip up and was not going to make it ..... Sorry for the bad pictures .... Also lost another one of this caliber at the hole, guess the 8 lb floro is not enough :o
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Nice one. I feel your pain. I been running 12lb for a few years
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what did the musky weigh? wish I seen the picture :(
nice eye ;D
I don't think blackmer meant any harm lets save the crucifiction for someone that really deserves it
I'm sure he didn't and that's why I went through the trouble of explaining why it is especially bad to do that with a large member of the esox family. Especially musky which are becoming increasingly rare . He owned it and apologized and I'm sure will think about it in the future if he is lucky enough to catch one again and kudos to him for that. Didn't turn into a pissing match til other people jumped in.
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oh he seems like a good sort to me ....and you did a nice job of informing ,and I think that's important .....I don't know about where you live but a lot more muskies been showing up near my side on lake Ontario which is really nice
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Thanks for the congrats fellas ..... Brutal north wind out there today not one walleye this morning .... Anyone make it out today ?
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No, heard the wind and stayed home.
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That fish was awesome blackmer826...congrats . I would have taken a picture too.
I have to admit that I , and many others I believe, have been guilty of the same offense. I have taken pictures of smallmouth bass that I caught while ice fishing on Oneida lake the last 2 years during the closed season for bass.
I guess you could be 100% legal if one of your fishing partners snapped a pictures of you and the fish as you were removing the hook and releasing the fish back into the water.... In other words, no posing with the fish, just pictures of the fish during hook removal and quick release.
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Thanks for the congrats fellas ..... Brutal north wind out there today not one walleye this morning .... Anyone make it out today ?
Everybody and their brother was on Goose Bay this morning. North wind was cranking nonstop.
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Now that I realize the new reg....I can understand but this fella prolly didn't know that at the time and he did realize it. Myself...since I never target muskie I didn't know that the season ended Nov. 30th....I wouldn't keep any muskie tiger or otherwise any way but I'm sure it was awesome to catch that fish...I would have been tempted to take a quick pic.....good subject and good now for all to know details and start with normal posts again.
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That fish was awesome blackmer826...congrats . I would have taken a picture too.
I have to admit that I , and many others I believe, have been guilty of the same offense. I have taken pictures of smallmouth bass that I caught while ice fishing on Oneida lake the last 2 years during the closed season for bass.
I guess you could be 100% legal if one of your fishing partners snapped a pictures of you and the fish as you were removing the hook and releasing the fish back into the water.... In other words, no posing with the fish, just pictures of the fish during hook removal and quick release.
Choo choo we have had the dec tell us to remove the hook from a sturgeon without removing it from the water .... Like that is possible on 2 foot of ice .... We wanted nothing to do with the fish just wanted the buckshot rattle back ...
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Hopefully after this weekend more waters will be locked up and we can target some more hot spots throughout NNY. Until then keeping the Spud handy and playing it safe. Hopefully Tuesdays warm spell doesn't hurt what we have currently made.
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Don't normally keep them this size but she was caught on a tip up and was not going to make it ..... Sorry for the bad pictures .... Also lost another one of this caliber at the hole, guess the 8 lb floro is not enough :o
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Nice wally eyehi! The one in my avatar was just north of 10# also, didn't want to keep her but she took the treble right to her gullet, didn't think she would have made it. Think it was 5 years ago now. Time flies as you get older.
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Choo choo we have had the dec tell us to remove the hook from a sturgeon without removing it from the water .... Like that is possible on 2 foot of ice .... We wanted nothing to do with the fish just wanted the buckshot rattle back ...
I hear you eyehi...we can just do the best we can sometimes .
By the way, one heck of a beautiful walleye you caught !l congrats
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tiger musky are open so taking a picture then releasing is fine
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..since I never target muskie I didn't know that the season ended Nov. 30th....I wouldn't keep any muskie tiger or otherwise any way but I'm sure it was awesome to catch that fish...I would have been tempted to take a quick pic.....good subject and good now for all to know details and start with normal posts again.
Muskellunge can be targeted , and is open until December 15 in a couple of places in New York state.
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Blackmer amazing Musky I think anyone would have taking a picture of that beast, being from the North Country myself you had to take a picture or none of your buddies would have believed you and said you were full of %^&%.
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Hey all, new to the forum and to the sport of ice fishing. I hope I'm posting in the right area, but I was hoping I could get some advice on places to drill in the fort drum area and tips to land more fish? I've been out to hyde lake several times in the past week and landed a few perch, but nothing over 8". Really trying to get into some panfish and bigger perch but I'll take any advice I can get!
I appreciate any and all advice!
Tight lines and stay safe out there!
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Went out this morning...what a bad decision that was. Winds were absolutely brutal out there and only managed one racer pike between three people. Might become a fair weather fisherman from now on.
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Might become a fair weather fisherman from now on.
:clap: :clap: :thumbsup:
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Phil see retirement does have at least 1 perk lol
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Yes, and it far outways going to work, even if it means slowing down just a bit. @)
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Hey all, new to the forum and to the sport of ice fishing. I hope I'm posting in the right area, but I was hoping I could get some advice on places to drill in the fort drum area and tips to land more fish? I've been out to hyde lake several times in the past week and landed a few perch, but nothing over 8". Really trying to get into some panfish and bigger perch but I'll take any advice I can get!
I appreciate any and all advice!
Tight lines and stay safe out there!
if your smart you'll sell your ice fishing equipment move to Florida and take up golf ........ other then that my suggestion is to ask questions have local bait shops show you how to rig and watch other fisherman. you'll catch on quick
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Not sure if I'm posting the in the right thread but here goes lol. Supposed to head up Saturday morning to goose bay with my boy for his birthday. Worth a 2 hour trip or is the bay shot from the weather????
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not sure on ice conditions but it was -4 on my way to work this morning going to Ft Drum.
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check the st Lawrence river thread on the reports and conditions board ... I believe I read the wind blew out the ice ...
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What an epic morning today on the ice! Flags flying 7 at once between 2 guys. What a morning!
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What an epic morning today on the ice! Flags flying 7 at once between 2 guys. What a morning!
where’d you go?
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What an epic morning today on the ice! Flags flying 7 at once between 2 guys. What a morning!
How many fish was that? One - take all 7 flags up? LOL JK. Nice morning. Got any PICs?
Do you know the ice conditions at Chipewa? How far out?
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What an epic morning today on the ice! Flags flying 7 at once between 2 guys. What a morning!
Pretty vague post man how about some details or pictures ? Pike , walleye , perch ? Got on some fresh ice tonight one 23" walleye and lost another keeper at the hole .... New spots are starting to become available, hopefully the crowd spreads out some now ....
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It was a little.vague on purpose. ;) Phone died so no pics, but walleye and pike were caught. Skunked last night tho.
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Alexandria Bay vfd derby is Saturday open boundaries and lottery. Come to the bay for the day!!!
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Anybody hear of an ice shanty going through the ice between the 'berg and Waddington today?
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Check the news stations up their. I saw reports of three ice rescues on the river.
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Anybody hear of an ice shanty going through the ice between the 'berg and Waddington today?
Look down to the st l river use caution post for first hand info..
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Yup, just read it, thanks :thumbsup:
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Anyone know how the Lousiville derby went this Saturday?
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Bump. Who has been out lately?
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Been out a few times over the last week. Marked a bunch of fish but only been able to jar a couple. Lots of sniffers lately
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Been out a few times over the last week. Marked a bunch of fish but only been able to jar a couple. Lots of sniffers lately
Where at?
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A spot between cape Vincent and Cornwall
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A spot between cape Vincent and Cornwall
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Hit lake Ozonia over the weekend and a bay in waddington tonight ...... Having a rough time putting fish on the ice this year so far ....
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Hit the ice early this morning and late afternoon to only have one flag and never touch a fish. Where did the fish go?
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The dog says are upon us my friends
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Hit the ice early this morning and late afternoon to only have one flag and never touch a fish. Where did the fish go?
I left my house with a south wind and 30 degree temperature got to Waddington and had a northeast wind and 18 degree temperature .... was hoping the storm front would have them feeding but it never happened ...
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A spot between cape Vincent and Cornwall
Wow, thats incredible that you had good enough ice the whole way and cant get anything but lookers
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I know right ???
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Finally a good morning ..... Lost another one at the hole ....
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Nice haul. Glad someone found some eyes. I have been skunked my last 5 trips. Hoping to change that.
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Have a trip planned this weekend and I'm driving up from Rhode Island (originally from CNY). Anyone have any updates/reports on ice quality on the lakes in Theresa? Thanks in advance for the help!
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Heading to Chippewa bay this weekend. Any snow up there at all? Any fishing reports?
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We still have the first snowflake that hit the ground in November! :o
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Fishforpike about how much snow on red
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Unknown, that area can get more snow tham we do here.
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I was in a Dennys last Friday out by State College having an early breakfast before a day on the ice. I seen the weather news there where they showed it snowing in Watertown and said it was 37.8 inches and still snowing. We’ve been lucky down here with not much snow this winter but the warmth this week and rain is gonna put an end to a lot of our ice for this year. We’ve been lucky to find 7 or 8 inches of ice at most places not really high in elevation. Hope you’re catching a lot up there
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Staying at Alex bay this weekend, are there a couple different tournament's up there this weekend. Where do you guys suggest we fish just looking for a little info will probably stop at bait shop and ask around kinda headed up blindly.
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1000 island bait can give you info on where guys are fishing
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Anyone been hauling any good catches?
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Went to Chippewa bay yesterday with my friends. They were set up for pike I was jigging. Got a couple small perch then moved way out after lunch and got a few hogs. Left with 20. Wish I moved earlier. Drove my truck on ice and parked then used my snowmobile. Cars and trucks all over the place.
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Nice 👍🏼
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Had a nice evening on the ice with the girlfriend ...... Only bad part was I forgot my medium action rod at home, had to make do with the ultra light ....
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Decent night for a north east wind .....
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Does anyone have a preferred bait shop in the greater Alex Bay area?
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Does anyone have a preferred bait shop in the greater Alex Bay area?
https://www.tibait.com/ (https://www.tibait.com/)
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Thanks Dacker!
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Felders bait in redwood
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If your looking to buy tackle stop in H20town on your way thru unless you want to pay double the price @ TI bait
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Good to know, thanks!
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Anyone out there fishing Upper Chateaugay Lake for perch?
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Looking to do an overnight fish on the ice but Hawkins is closed any of you guys know of any spots on the st Lawrence by massena or waddington area? Lisbon beach?
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Lisbon beach is close to the channell there is not much ice there .... I would recommend Coles creek bay the bite is starting to get better ...
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Brrrrrrr :tipup: :tipup: gonna be early or what boys?
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Brrrrrrr :tipup: :tipup: gonna be early or what boys?
:thumbsup: :icefish:
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Almost ready to go .... Need to get some venison first .... Hopefully be on the hard water by Christmas ....
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Brrrrrrr :tipup: :tipup: gonna be early or what boys?
Hopefully these colder temps stay for awhile, I'm ready to get out
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Planning our yearly weekend trip for MLK weekend! Hoping goose bay has some ice by then @)
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Time to drill some holes folks ... First trip of the year tomorrow .... Several spots to choose from .... Good luck to anyone getting out there this weekend ....
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Time to drill some holes folks ... First trip of the year tomorrow .... Several spots to choose from .... Good luck to anyone getting out there this weekend ....
good luck!, Hope to be doing the same next week
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Who's out today? Good luck and stay safe
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Anyone go out today, any luck, wondering how the ice is on the st. lawrence? gotta be getting close
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I have to work in the Malone area and thinking about fishing Upper Chateaugay Lake for an hour or so after work. can anyone direct me to an access location? I don't care if I catch anything sitting in a hotel sucks!!!!!!!
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Has anyone seen if Lake of Isles, Eel Bay, South Bay, or anything around Wellesley Island has good ice yet?
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Might get a chance to fish some new spots Monday or Tuesday....looking like some cold weather might be coming in.
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Anyone ever catch a tagged northern?
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Nice catch , and I have not
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Never heard of a tagged northern.
Finally got on some ice today...first spot I made the responsible decision of not fishing with 3" of ice and found 4-5" at my second choice. Although I never had a flag for the two hours,while I was out this morning. Was nice to get out though. Winter should be here to stay!!
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I have gotten a tagged bullhead a tagged stripped bass and a tagged pheasant
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Anyone ever catch a tagged northern?
Nice catch , never seen a tagged pike .... Chippawa bay fish and game club is the only place around that stocks pike as far as I know ....
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Never heard of a tagged northern.
Finally got on some ice today...first spot I made the responsible decision of not fishing with 3" of ice and found 4-5" at my second choice. Although I never had a flag for the two hours,while I was out this morning. Was nice to get out though. Winter should be here to stay!!
Glad u made it out today .... The best walleye spots should be available soon , wish this snow stayed away though ...
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I have seen northerns with lip tags before caught around the bay during the summer. Is there anything in regards to a way to call it in?
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Hey all! New here and new to ice fishing. I have a trip planned for this coming weekend January 25th to go out on Fourth Lake from our family cabin in Eagle Bay. I’ll be mostly jigging without electronics and I’m hoping to get a few smelt to run on my 3 tip-ups. Is anyone familiar with this lake and could offer pointers?
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Anyone having any luck?? Any walleyes being caught?
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Anyone fishing tomorrow. Rotating days off so I am all alone and would like a buddy to fish with and just for safety
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Hey all! New here and new to ice fishing. I have a trip planned for this coming weekend January 25th to go out on Fourth Lake from our family cabin in Eagle Bay. I’ll be mostly jigging without electronics and I’m hoping to get a few smelt to run on my 3 tip-ups. Is anyone familiar with this lake and could offer pointers?
Hey Jake,
Many years ago we did well east of Eagle Bay where there are some small rock cliffs that meet the water on the north shore. Smelt and perch and lakers.
Haven't fished 4th since I moved to the Finger Lakes.
Good luck!
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Anyone been catching anything?? Certainly not I.
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Mid-winter doldrums - eventhough it seems like things just got started. :-\
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NNYeyehunter, there were some pike tagged for the black lake derby worth 100 bucks on derby day
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Anyone know ice conditions for eel bay? Thanks in advance!
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Tag was from u.s fish and wildlife. Called it in. It was a by-catch from a musky trap 2 years ago. No money no earth shattering info about the fish.
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Hello new here and has anyone fished Meacham? Looking to go up in two weeks! Any pointers or ice conditions?
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Mm
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ill be hanging around the lake placid area this weekend gonna put some work in
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Be careful a guy went through on Mirror this week. We have had a few cold days lately but it’s above freezing and rainy here now. Here is the link to the article.
https://www.adirondackdailyenterprise.com/news/local-news/2020/12/ice-break-through-self-rescue-on-mirror-lake-caught-on-camera/
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Had to keep one of the two lakers. Really choked on the treble. Wouldn't have survived. Going to try a new recipe. Fishing is picking up :tipup:
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Check this guy out
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Is anybody getting on 3 mile bay at the public launch yet?
Might go for a drive tomorrow and check a few spots, just wondering if anyone here has first hand knowledge.
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Check this guy out
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Jesus where’d this fish come out of? Wonder if stocked or mutation
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I caught a Pike on Irondequoit Bay several years back that had the same condition by the looks of it. I posted a pic on a different site and some fellas commented that it was a spinal disease of sorts. I forgot what they called it and I can’t find it in the archives.
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Is anybody getting on 3 mile bay at the public launch yet?
To answer my own question, no. The launch is wet with nobody accessing there.
Out on 3 mile point there are tons of vehicles parked on the rd getting on at 1 house, anybody know what the deal there is? Looked like way too many people to just be friends of the property owner.
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Jesus where’d this fish come out of? Wonder if stocked or mutation
Champlain. After looking it up I believe it's whirling disease. Caused by a parasite
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Anyone not familiar with the st Lawrence river take extra caution.... the water was 6 feet low but they just started raising it recently .... it’s not helping the ice formation especially the edges....
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Anyone not familiar with the st Lawrence river take extra caution.... the water was 6 feet low but they just started raising it recently .... it’s not helping the ice formation especially the edges....
Thanks for the heads up eyehi
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Was wondering ice conditions and how much snow is on the bays of the St Lawrence ?
Anywhere from Massena To the Burg
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Fished black lake this weekend..about 6 inches of snow on the ice
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How was the fishing on black lake!!!!! Fish-on!!!! Thanks!!!
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Fished black lake this weekend..about 6 inches of snow on the ice
Good deal , thanks for the intel , might try the river this weekend .
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Was wondering ice conditions and how much snow is on the bays of the St Lawrence ?
Anywhere from Massena To the Burg
As of last week there was 6-8" of.snow.on the ice at Coles creek bay ....7" of ice but not.much biting other than dink perch ..... Snowing pretty good outside now as I type ....
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The fishing sucked at black lake..I guess it's been that way since there was ice..they are thinking to much weeds..we fished for 3 hours and didnt see anything with the camera
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i kept 18 crappie and 15 bluegill recently on black lake .....the water is low, which leads to the lack of fish in certain areas...
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Any Waddington reports?
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Hello,
was planning on heading north to Black Lake this coming weekend from a four hour trek. Was hoping to see if anyone on here could tell me how the fishing has been? Is it worth the four hour travel? lol A few weeks ago my friends were up there and did REALLY well on the crappie for two straight days and we usually miss the bite. Had some good luck here in WNY on the crappie a few weeks ago, but not so much lately. Any pointers out there willing to be given?
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Nice catch .... You must have hit a hot bite before the.storm .... I tried with no.success...
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Stud eye buddy!! Good work
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Looking for reports for Carry, Blake and Rainbow Falls
YP and eyes
No coordinates just researching
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Looking for reports for Carry, Blake and Rainbow Falls
YP and eyes
No coordinates just researching
I have a cabin in that area on Joe Indian Pond and have always wanted to make my way up there in the winter to fish those reservoirs but after reading some of the posts on here about how the water level under the ice changes so much it's really changed my mind about it and how unsafe it could be. But if you go or hear any better reporting I'd love to hear about it. I wanted to try and make a trip to Cranberry Lake this year give it a go. Looks like I'm running out of time!
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Yes what hole hopper said. You have to remember that all those reservoirs are there to hold water to make electricity. When there is a call for it they dump water.
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Thanks for the reports so far...appreciate anymore with first hand knowledge.
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How are water levels on BL?
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Hey all, first time posting on ice shanty.
Any recent reports for the Saranac Lake area? I know there was a bit of a thaw last week, but I’m hoping with the current/incoming cold weather conditions will improve.
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Is there anybody posting for the real.northern ny. Way up by the Canadians.......
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Water levels dropping in the st Lawrence again ..... Down 4 feet already ..... What .a slushy mess !!!
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Thinking on trying to hit brandy brook this sat. Anyone know about how coles creek bite has been?
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In the Adirondacks - Saranac Lake/Paul Smiths area this week. Slow going so far.
Did Turtle Pond yesterday, slushy with maybe 12” of good ice underneath. Anyone have any experience fishing there?
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I didn't think Turtle Pond had any fish in it. Osgood Pond has Pike and perch and smallmouth. Not sure if you can ice fish Lower St Regis buy I've heard of 'world class crappie fishing' in Lower St Regis. That's how the gentleman put it when he told me. He claimed he and his buddy put them on there. I attended Paul Smiths in the late 1900's. Only ever fished it for Pike. Some nice pike in there.
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Thinking on trying to hit brandy brook this sat. Anyone know about how coles creek bite has been?
Coles creek has been slow ..... There is a derby up that way on Saturday .... Going to be lots of traffic .....
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11lb pike at tupper last week, still plenty of ice out there
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was that at Tupper or Simon?
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Mmmmmm..
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Mmmmmm..
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Got out on a small piece of water yesterday for the first time. Ice was NOT good. 2 layers of 1 1/2 " ice with mush in between Only stayed a little while enough to scratch the itch Made it out 50 yds that was enough Next week should be better BRING IT ON BABY !
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What town? U catch anything?
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Was in Fulton co Really didn't put much effort into it as the ice was not good and I was not comfortable Only caught a few dink perch
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oh dink perch ....just throw them on the ice and feed the sea gulls
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sometimes the eagle gets em first
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oh dink perch ....just throw them on the ice and feed the sea gulls
So now your not just an old fish selling fart. Gotta leave the dinks on the ice too omg trap. 🤣
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Anyone been to Brandy. Cole's or Whitehouse bay?