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Offline Bozeiceman

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Re: 22 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #30 on: Jun 26, 2010, 04:07 PM »
I've got to say ice fishing is the most relaxing thing...don't get me wrong I love thespring and the fall and even the summer too...I love the fly rod thing and the trout bass stripers blues tuna albies and even steelhead and salmon if i have enough money... but the whole lay around the shanty mama thing...the peace and quiet the lack of bugs and phones and people...the augers and shanties and trophy baits...
I have even been making a sport of ice fishing during the worst possible nor easters...to me it is easier and more comfortable than this summer bullcrap. I was thinking about fishing the fresh today but hot humid buggy...when I was in Montana I fished every day..but in Mass I fish the salt. I want to fish the fresh but...It may have to wait till fall or first ice.
Ice used to be my off season where I relaxed...no longer...I look forward to ice like I look forward to june and September.
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Re: 22 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #31 on: Jun 26, 2010, 07:46 PM »
I was at the tackle shop this afternoon picking up some jigs for my trip next weekend, and a guy came in and asked to buy a new set of auger blades.  The clerk looked at him like he was from another planet haha. He must've been jonesing for some ice pretty bad.
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Re: 32 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #32 on: Jul 14, 2010, 10:47 PM »
Quote from: JDiPerrio on Apr 21, 2010, 09:57 PM
haha no ice fishing or duck hunting for me till I put a tag on a deer
John, you can come over and put your tag on the 10 pointer in my garage if it will make you feel better...
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Re: 20 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #33 on: Jul 15, 2010, 07:11 PM »
this heat sucks.... >:(
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Re: 20 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #34 on: Jul 23, 2010, 06:36 PM »
OK BOYS IM READY FOR SOME DEER HUNTING AND SOME ICE FISHING :tipup: THE HEAT IS GETTING OLD. 8)
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Re: 20 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #35 on: Jul 23, 2010, 07:36 PM »
Cant wait for the hard water  :icefish:
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Re: 20 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #36 on: Jul 23, 2010, 07:51 PM »
Caught most every thing from Brookies to Stripers. All set with softwater, bring on the hardwater! Got some (new to me) classic icefishing gear, want to use it real bad !! ICE, ICE, BABY !! ;D
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Re: 20 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #37 on: Jul 24, 2010, 05:46 PM »
wont be long men....just sitting here after a day on the salt looking at the ice cubes in my glass....K
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Re: 20 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #38 on: Jul 29, 2010, 11:28 PM »
I was on E-bay earlier looking at the fishing gear, and it went right to ICE FISHING GEAR, like the computer knew what I was thinking... HELP ME!!!
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Re: 20 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #39 on: Jul 30, 2010, 10:38 AM »
Tuna fishing tomorrow and then my Summer can officially be over.
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Re: 18 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #40 on: Aug 16, 2010, 11:26 AM »
16 weeks to go
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Re: 16 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #41 on: Aug 16, 2010, 09:40 PM »
banking on a cold November so i can on the ice in early December like 2 years ago.... 4inches on dec 6th!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!   hopefully it's that kinda year again.....c'mon  ;D :tipup:ICE!!!!!!!
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Re: 20 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #42 on: Aug 16, 2010, 10:21 PM »
Quote from: pikeking on Jul 29, 2010, 11:28 PM
I was on E-bay earlier looking at the fishing gear, and it went right to ICE FISHING GEAR, like the computer knew what I was thinking... HELP ME!!!

You weren't the guy I out bid on the Genz jigs were ya. ;D

FYI

I also picked up some hand painted jigs called Perch Pounders.  I got 14 for for 13.48 on an out right buy, including shipping.  I really was suprised by the quality of these.  They sure did not looked dipped at any stage.  They were cast in a elongated triangle shape, and hang horizontally. I don't know if I've ever seen this much quality in an ice jig.  They are made by an outfit called Quality Ice Jigs.  They have an email of [email protected] 

I don't have any allegiance to these guys what so ever.  I just think when folks produce a quality product it should be passed along as readily as product complaints.

I am also going to purchase their pounders in glow too.
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #43 on: Sep 17, 2010, 07:15 AM »
4 weeks and i take out gear for 'tuneup'

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Offline silvercliff_46

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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #44 on: Sep 17, 2010, 07:47 AM »
Usually enough ice around here during deer season.  Thanksgiving to the first of Dec..
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #45 on: Sep 18, 2010, 08:14 AM »
Last year we were on the ice the day after Thanksgiving, and boy was I giving thanks!!!
Hope this year is the same... Went by the bait spot and threw a piece of bread in and it was like the water erupted. Can't wait for the new canister filter to come in...
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #46 on: Sep 22, 2010, 02:57 AM »
9.5 weeks and counting, it was 35 degrees out on tuesday morning here in the berks...
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #47 on: Sep 22, 2010, 07:02 AM »
I'm ready. I have the gear tuned up and the sled ready to go.
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #48 on: Sep 22, 2010, 08:10 AM »
Quote from: pikeking on Sep 22, 2010, 02:57 AM
9.5 weeks and counting, it was 35 degrees out on tuesday morning here in the berks...
kinda pushing it isnt it!
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #49 on: Sep 22, 2010, 11:17 AM »
Quote from: FishingNewEngland on Sep 22, 2010, 07:02 AM
I'm ready. I have the gear tuned up and the sled ready to go.

You're a madman! I don't want to jinx myself getting everything ready...

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Offline pikeking

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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #50 on: Sep 23, 2010, 02:38 AM »
No touching the gear for 4 more weeks. Don't want to mess up the MOJO!!!
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #51 on: Sep 23, 2010, 04:18 PM »
I'm trying to keep myself sane before the ice hit. Been tuning up my gears, sanding down my traps, and reapplying varnish. Can't come any sooner! I hope the weather God treat us good this year. Safe ice to everyone!
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #52 on: Sep 24, 2010, 10:58 PM »
Quote from: fishingeek on Sep 23, 2010, 04:18 PM
I'm trying to keep myself sane before the ice hit. Been tuning up my gears, sanding down my traps, and reapplying varnish. Can't come any sooner! I hope the weather God treat us good this year. Safe ice to everyone!

First AMEN!

You mentioned "Fish Traps"  is that what you call tip-ups?  Different areas different terms, I'm just curious.
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #53 on: Sep 28, 2010, 07:28 AM »
8 more weeks!!!!

Bring on the cold!!!
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #54 on: Sep 28, 2010, 09:48 AM »
My prediction is second weekend in december we will be out there this year
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Re: 11 weeks to go for 'ice in'
« Reply #55 on: Sep 28, 2010, 02:06 PM »
Where in the Berkshires do you live? We were on Windsor Lake the day after Thanksgiving...
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