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Title: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 01, 2012, 03:19 PM
Here it is fellas!
Judging by another thread there's quite a demand for a gathering this year.
Southbay has quickly been agreed upon by Combsey, step2jimi, RoundlakeNY, and I. That can still be left open to change to Schroon or elsewhere in the area if enough people call for it.
We did this on Lake George 2 years ago and had a blast. We just set a date and time and showed up. No obligations fellas. Keeping it as simple as possible keeps it the most fun. Bringing some sort of food to share is more than welcome, but again, no obligations. I've got a little Coleman suitcase stove I can use to fire up some sausage or brats. We can do something similar to what we did for Sunfish again also (Kudo's to CaptJJ for coming up with that idea)
Before we dive into all of those details. We'll give it a full day for guys to speak up that would rather see this happen at Schroon or somewhere in between there and Southbay. I'm guessing a few weeks from now would be good. If we're still in agreement with our spot tomorrow we'll set it in stone and come up with a date.
Sound good?
I have a feeling this could quickly become bigger than the 2010 gathering.
The date and spot have been settled. Feruary 26, Sunday at the South Bay boat launch. Some of us will be camping out on the lake the night before. Feel free to join us.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 01, 2012, 03:29 PM
south bay sounds good to me! lots of action for everybody! and lots of room and good ice for weelers.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: emtorn on Feb 01, 2012, 03:31 PM
I could maybe have my arm twisted  ;)   Sounds like a cool idea.  South bay......not familiar with it at all.  Is it the one I found on the map just east of Lake George??
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: hocfish on Feb 01, 2012, 03:35 PM
I have never met many people on this site, although many have provided me much assistance in the past. 
I would enjoy putting a face to the tagname. 
I'm in.
 
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 01, 2012, 03:35 PM
yup! its a great spot. crappy,perch,gills,pike and a occasional eye[rare].also got a chance of a ling or catfish to.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: pooley on Feb 01, 2012, 03:37 PM
glad to see this happening again! with the lack of ice in parts of the state, this will be good! ;D
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Post by: Santo180 on Feb 01, 2012, 03:40 PM
15 tip ups!
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 01, 2012, 03:40 PM
I could maybe have my arm twisted  ;)   Sounds like a cool idea.  South bay......not familiar with it at all.  Is it the one I found on the map just east of Lake George??
Yes it is. Easy to find with a little Map Questing.
Here a couple links to threads devoted to the 2010 gathering for anyone that's interested.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=141812.msg1392573#msg1392573 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=141812.msg1392573#msg1392573)
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=150406.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=150406.0)
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 01, 2012, 03:44 PM
This is going to be fun.   
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Post by: LoneWolf on Feb 01, 2012, 03:58 PM

I'm in !!  ;)

 
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 01, 2012, 04:00 PM
sounds good...15 tip-ups??? thought you could only have 10 on champlain?
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 01, 2012, 04:19 PM
i'm in! better do it soon, never know with this weather. :P
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Post by: LAKEGEORGEFISHER on Feb 01, 2012, 04:23 PM
sounds good slayer, let me know if you need anything.
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Post by: aj454 on Feb 01, 2012, 04:31 PM
Yes Count me in. Gonna have to break out the other 10 tip ups
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 01, 2012, 04:36 PM
You're allowed 15 on Champlain.
Ill say, it's a ton of work though.
I'm thinking 2 or 3 weeks from now would be perfect. They should be driving car and trucks on that ice down there by next week.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: chuckrudy on Feb 01, 2012, 04:41 PM
Would love to join up with you guys, problems with back.  Hope I can make it
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 01, 2012, 04:44 PM
i say the 3rd weekend in febuary.
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Post by: jiggin jeff on Feb 01, 2012, 04:48 PM
Sounds like fun I wouldn't mind meeting some people on the forum.
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Post by: JJ on Feb 01, 2012, 05:28 PM
I'd like to go but will probably be working those weekends in Feb. :-\
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Post by: smarge42 on Feb 01, 2012, 05:33 PM
Sounds like fun! I would be in for the 3rd weekend in Feb also
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 01, 2012, 05:36 PM
how about the first weekend in march jj?
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: JJ on Feb 01, 2012, 05:46 PM
Don't plan it around me. Two years ago we waited until after the LG Winter Carnival, and for nicer weather. We already have that this year, question is will the ice be good in March? I would like to fish South Bay though.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 01, 2012, 05:50 PM
1st weekend in march is a big tourney on the sacandaga res. i say 3rd weekend in feb.
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Post by: combsey on Feb 01, 2012, 06:13 PM
im in    ;)
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Post by: 5watchman5 on Feb 01, 2012, 06:31 PM
One thing I've learned about planning: Just pick the best date you can.  If people want to, they'll be there.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: beaver1080 on Feb 01, 2012, 06:35 PM
depending on when it is, i'll be there
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Post by: deweyicefish on Feb 01, 2012, 06:45 PM
                                           I will try to get there.....
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: Fish-N-Adventures on Feb 01, 2012, 08:34 PM
Feb. 25-26, the 4th weekend would be better for me, I've got a big paintball game on the 18th of Feb.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 01, 2012, 08:39 PM
yeah actually the 25-26 is better for me too!
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Post by: pikepauly on Feb 01, 2012, 09:53 PM
im in sounds like a blast
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Post by: TipUp85 on Feb 01, 2012, 11:44 PM
sounds like alot of fun! ifs its the first weekend in March i wouldn't be able to make it, ill be at the Schroon lake fishing tournament but the other weekends sound good!
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: TravisQ0121 on Feb 02, 2012, 02:01 AM
I would love to but that is same weekend as Bonaparte they give i away aguer's, shanty's, and alot more  can we do the 25th i dont see much for that weekend. It is also the same weekend now that Sandy pond is being held since they post poned it. I have this weekend tupper lake, next weekend chippewa (sorry about the spelling) and Theresa, Bonaparte the 18th and then the next weekend nothing. Then the first week of march i also plan on the great sacondaga (again with the spelling) Food-n-Fuel weekend long tourny. Would love to meet you guys but am in need of that gas auger which i pray to win this year or am forced to buy one. Any cheap ones hit me up PM me then i can stop derbying it and tring to win one lol.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: TravisQ0121 on Feb 02, 2012, 02:30 AM
There are 6 derbys the week of the 18th and 1 i see listed on here for the 25th.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 02, 2012, 03:35 AM
well i say we make it the last weekend in febuary. that way theres safe ice.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 02, 2012, 05:15 AM
It's looking like Sunday, February the 26th will work for most of the people that have posted.
We'll keep in mind that this could turn into a solid crew of people. We'll try our best to not crowd up the locals.
40 years from now if I am out there and a crew of 20 sets up next to me I'm probably going to leave irritated.
Those of us that fish down that way often can scope out a good area away from the diehards to set up ahead of time.

There should be plenty of parking at the boat launch and old bridge. I know there are other areas to fish down there, but parking isn't nearly as good.
Most years it is easy to drive on the lake there. It is definitely not a good year for that! At this point we can agree to set up close to the parking areas.

For those that are unfamiliar with the fishing at South Bay. The water around the Rt 22 bridge never freezes well. Stay away.
The area is known mostly for panfishing. Have your jig sticks ready if you're planning to catch fish. If you don't like chasing bass and pickeral flags bring huge bait or no tipups. If you do like to, bring cheap cup bait. There are pike, but it's far from the top of my list of pike waters. Walleye exist, but targeting them there is a waste of time.
 
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 02, 2012, 05:29 AM
Food!
I've got a good hook up at Oscars up here in the Burg. I can bring some meat and my Coleman stove. It's a suitcase style that can do about 20 sausage or brats at a time. If anyone has another or something better, cool. If you've never tried anything from Oscars you're missing out. If my memory serves me I'll have him smoke up my last fillet of salmon I've been holding onto before then too.


Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 02, 2012, 05:55 AM
awesome.....i might have to borrow some tip-ups, sont fish champlain enough to buy 10 more lol
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: george33 on Feb 02, 2012, 07:44 AM
Sounds like alot of fun. Iam in!
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 02, 2012, 07:57 AM
oscar's rocks, very good meat!! i'm down for the sunday the 26th. south bay. should be a good time.
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 02, 2012, 07:59 AM
So the 26th is a go for me.  I will be handling the giveaways I already talked to a couple people and are willing to donate somethings.  It's just going to be for the biggest catch of the day.  A jigging pole for the biggest perch and pan fish and a new tip up for the biggest pike, pickerel.
  Going to keep it simple.  Fish will be judged by length.      Also might have some small  prizes some jigs or something along those lines for any
kid's that show up.
     I was planning on bringing my propane grill.  I think it would be alot easier to cook on.   I will have some chili with me to.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 02, 2012, 08:33 AM
nice!!!! i might have a portable grill..have to look. how much food should we bring? maybe a dumb question, but my 1st time. just a guestimate will work.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 02, 2012, 08:38 AM
Bring whatever you want and how ever much you want.   There is no obligation to bring or do anything but show up.  It's up to each person to bring what they want.      We can get a list going of what people are bringing that way we dont have all rolls and no hot dogs lol. 
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: JJ on Feb 02, 2012, 09:03 AM
Figured it would be on a Sat, Sun the 26th should work for me, cool.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 02, 2012, 10:03 AM
Looks like we got us a shindig brewin' guys!
Thanks a bunch for jumping in roundlakeNY. I'm down for about 30 links of sausage or brats and rolls.
Salads anyone?
The invite is open if any of you Onieda cats are feeling a roadtrip.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 02, 2012, 10:16 AM
awesome!!!! we should get the closest pizza place and order a ton of pizza....just kidding lol
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 02, 2012, 10:17 AM
byob??? keg??
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Post by: buckzone101 on Feb 02, 2012, 10:26 AM
sounds like a good idea guys but i cant make it : ( got some complications id love to show up, but my aunts getting married that week and im stuck helping so i dont see any fishing that week.. let me know how it goes guys!! ill try to make it..
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 02, 2012, 11:01 AM
I will keep it open.... if we get snow I will have to work... this is the only weekend I have open, so it will be nice to catch up with ISers. Pooley, If we do't have good ice for the 18th... this could be a back up.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 02, 2012, 11:50 AM
byob??? keg??
Definitely byob.
I don't know if a keg would be the greatest idea, but I don't think you'd be alone in having a few.  Just remember we're showing up as a crowd. That alone will draw some attention. A keg would probably put a frown on an officers face if one happened to walk up to us. Maybe I'm being over cautious, but we may be better safe than sorry.
 
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 02, 2012, 12:01 PM
Yeah byob.  Keg might be over doing it a little. I am sure it would not go to waste but lets just keep it byob.   
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 02, 2012, 01:02 PM
no prob..i agree...i got a little excited and carried away...lol
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 02, 2012, 01:09 PM
Are We gonna fish?
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 02, 2012, 02:10 PM
Are We gonna fish?
Absolutely! I personally may not fish hard, but I'll at least throw out a handful of tipups close by.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 02, 2012, 02:23 PM
drink, fish, drink, fish, eat, drink, drink......in that order....did i mention drink?
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Post by: northernmaddness on Feb 02, 2012, 02:39 PM
nitzer- your my kind of dude. just make sure your not driving. i got a feeling your gonna need a dd. lol
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 02, 2012, 02:45 PM
lol...just playing..not drinking that mush, but will prolly crack one open early for goodluck!!! everytime i open on ei get a flag. are we def deciding on a sunday, or was it still up in the air?
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 02, 2012, 02:55 PM
Sunday, February 26th it is.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 02, 2012, 02:56 PM
 sunday the 26th is going to be it.     I hope some people fish we will have a couple prizes to giveaway.         What's the general time frame that everyone will be showing up?   If people are going to be showing up bright and early like I am to do some fishing I might cook up some breakfest sammys for the early risers.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 02, 2012, 03:36 PM
I'll be there at daybreak. Maybe a hair before.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 02, 2012, 03:47 PM
dark:30
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Post by: Ranger_bound on Feb 02, 2012, 05:40 PM
awesome!!!! we should get the closest pizza place and order a ton of pizza....just kidding lol
Do they deliver rofl.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 02, 2012, 05:52 PM
Do they deliver rofl.
Oh man! I bet Putorti's on Main st in Whitehall would if we wanted to be lazy.  :P
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Post by: combsey on Feb 02, 2012, 06:27 PM
I'll be there the night before  ;)
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Post by: Fish-N-Adventures on Feb 02, 2012, 06:55 PM
Sunday, February 26th it is.
that works for me, I should have my son with me too and a good night sleep before.  :tipup:  :tipup:
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Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 02, 2012, 07:18 PM
Just to throw it out there, that is the weekend of The Great Benson Fishing Derby, the oldest fishing derby in the country. It is open to all VT waters AND Lake Champlain.  :tipup:
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Post by: Otto on Feb 02, 2012, 08:26 PM
Sounds like  a blast, hope to be there
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 03, 2012, 07:12 AM
Just to throw it out there, that is the weekend of The Great Benson Fishing Derby, the oldest fishing derby in the country. It is open to all VT waters AND Lake Champlain.  :tipup:
Thanks for the heads up. Seems like the 26th is working best for most of us. Anyone want to change the date based on that?
Unless a bunch of people ask for a date change we'll stick to the 26th.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 03, 2012, 07:33 AM
i think the only other option would be saturday the 25th...seems like that weekend works for most
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 03, 2012, 07:36 AM
I work saturdays so lets keep the date.   Seem's to work for everyone.    Might be good to have the derby going that way we dont look so much like a crowd.   There is plenty of ice for everyone.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 03, 2012, 07:38 AM
You guys called it.... the 26th...let it be.
 @)
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 03, 2012, 07:38 AM
ok...will dec say something with a crowd? they cant really do anything if we arent causing problems can they?
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 03, 2012, 07:58 AM
as long as everyone is legal there will be no problems.    I hope we get a good cold snap to really tighten things up.     
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 03, 2012, 08:09 AM
ok...will dec say something with a crowd? they cant really do anything if we arent causing problems can they?
That won't be an issue at this place.
I'll generously guestimate 20 guys showing up. It definitely won't be the first time South Bay has had a crew of that many fishing together.
Judging by how crazy all of us are about ice fishing, we'll probably be quieter than most of those parties.
As long as noone is causing a commotion we're good.


FNA, my kids being there will depend on the conditions of the lake and ex  ::). Definitely a kid friendly area to fish as long as it's not a mess.

We won't mess with the date.
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Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 03, 2012, 08:29 AM
ill be there all night long! cammping trip!
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 03, 2012, 09:12 AM
I am also thinking about camping out.  If I camped out then i could pop a few tops and not have to drive. HMMM  might have to invest in a cot :)         If the ice is nice the family might come sunday. 
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 03, 2012, 09:14 AM
Well, I wanted to camp out on the ice at least once this year.
Don't hold me to it right now, but there's a chance I join you guys that Saturday night. Ill have to see what's happening when we get closer to that day. 
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 03, 2012, 09:47 AM
me 2....i have camp on paradox and was thinking of staying there. never camped on the ice befroe..sounds interesting.....wouldn t know what to bring besides a sleeping bag...lol...would prolly saty in my chevy tho in parking lot
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 03, 2012, 09:50 AM
I got a 6 man shanty  we could all spoon and keep each other warm   :roflmao: :roflmao:    jk jk   

  I got a 8ft bed that never has to be made. 
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 03, 2012, 10:55 AM
hahahaha...roundlake.. ...as long as im the big spoon...lol
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Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 03, 2012, 02:39 PM
well i hope you do come slayer!!!! it will be a blast
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Post by: Fish-N-Adventures on Feb 03, 2012, 07:02 PM
I got a 6 man shanty  we could all spoon and keep each other warm   :roflmao: :roflmao:    jk jk   

  I got a 8ft bed that never has to be made.
;D well I'm into the night on the ice but I draw the line to spooning with another man unless it's hyperthoria or a survival situation.  ;)  ;D

My son is boy scout winter camping this weekend, I might him to spend the night on the ice, lol, Sat. night, but he'd be a major *$# on Sunday.  ;)
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 03, 2012, 07:50 PM
Duuuuuude!  You guys are killing me! We've got to be careful with this thread.
Some of you guys are going to get a kick out of my "profession". I've got some stuff at work for guys that want to share a shanty.  :o You can do your own raffle in there. I'll be in my cube with a padlock on the zipper if I end up staying the night out there.  ;D
If you knew what I was doing between posts on this gathering thread during the day at work yesterday you'd be shocked.  :o
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 03, 2012, 09:52 PM
Lol   oh man.  Do we want to know.         So i got the ok from the wife to have my     mancation  so i will be camping out.     I got g old metal 55 gallon drum that i could cut in half for a fire pit. 
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Post by: Fish-N-Adventures on Feb 03, 2012, 11:10 PM
Lol   oh man.  Do we want to know.         So i got the ok from the wife to have my     mancation  so i will be camping out.     I got g old metal 55 gallon drum that i could cut in half for a fire pit.
that would be the best way to have a fire, that way there isn't a fire pit left in the parking lot.  ;)
Guess I'll see about the over night but I'm only home 3 nights a week so more than likely I'll just be pulling into the parking lot Sunday morning. I've got several overnighters planned for the year.  ;)
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Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 04, 2012, 05:57 AM
ill be cammpin ht on the ice! and i think ill bring my own shanty ;D
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 04, 2012, 08:38 AM
Sunday, February 26th it is.

Jamey, great job organizing this. I will plan on going to this. Might not be the most serious fishing trip of all time, but a chance to meet other IS'ers and drink some beer and shoot the @#$% all day with other ice addicts ! That date might just be late enough in the season to score a BIG pre-spawn female pike in that area. You would think with more than a hundred tipups in there is a good chance for somebody to score a monster that day.

See you all on the 26th.  ;D ;D ;D  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 04, 2012, 08:52 AM
LOL   oh man this is going to be a great time.    FNA thats what i figured we can have a fire in it then I will just throw it in the back of the truck when we leave that way there is no mess.   
   
       
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Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 04, 2012, 10:23 AM
It should go without saying that all of us will respect the resource - i.e. don't leave anything on the ice, and don't let your plastic food wrappers blow away. Secure them so that they don't end up choking a poor bird or fish that swallows it.

To anyone concerned about our crowd being too big and having law enforcement show up, there is no law about the size of an ice fishing crowd. If you will be showing up with an ATV or snowmobile, please do not spend the day running slalom races around everyone's tipups or otherwise ticking people off by i.e. doing buzz-bys.

And don't drink and drive. Let's all have a good time and be mature adults.  ::) :tipup:
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 04, 2012, 11:06 AM
I am bringing a plastic garbage can so we can keep everything clean and neat.   Got to put a good name out there for us ice fisherman
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: combsey on Feb 04, 2012, 12:28 PM
Hey fuller.  Can I tow you behind the sled?   We can see gow far people can go without spilling thier beer lol.   Jk.    I'll be up there Saturday afternoon setting up if your interested.  I'll have one of my wheelers to haul gear and stuff out   Cant wait to make the ice turn Green at night
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 04, 2012, 12:29 PM
awesome...cant wait.

i tihnk we should all stick a stick in the ground with a banner with our screen names on it by near wherever we fish..LMAO!!!!!  or name tags on our carhartt's..lol..just kidding.!!!! we can have a a "meet and greet"...

quick question...as you walk off the boat launch, where will everyone most likely be set up? right there in front, to the right after bridge, or left between train tressel?
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 04, 2012, 12:31 PM
combsey..im in for the beer spilling contest..j/k...what do u mean by turning the ice green?
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: combsey on Feb 04, 2012, 01:48 PM
I have hydro glow. Green lights for night fishing. 
(http://i693.photobucket.com/albums/vv295/jasoncombs61/fbeea570.jpg)
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: Damonspeeds on Feb 04, 2012, 02:02 PM
Also any easy way to find your spot in the night I am learning.
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Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 04, 2012, 06:14 PM
15 POUND MONO PIKE FISHERMAN............. .. WHAT'S UP !

 :o
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 04, 2012, 07:28 PM
lol...thats was a cool pic, does it really help, or is it just for vision?
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Post by: combsey on Feb 04, 2012, 07:39 PM
After 2 hours I had 3 feet of fish under me the first night.  The second time wasn't as good but we managed some nice crappies
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 04, 2012, 09:12 PM
Stoked you can make it Uncle D!
Congrats on being the first person to make me edit a post on this thread. ;D
Hope noone wants to beat me up for deleting posts.  :P

I've got some meat and rolls covered. Does anyone else want to bring some food?
I'll try and keep a list of who and what so noone doubles up.

For all of us that have fished there, Where do you guys think?
Pike brook does have more elbow room for fisherman once you get on the lake, but if you get there after 8 you'll be parking a 1/2 mile up the road. I couldn't believe the amount of cars lining the road today. With Lake George not having much safe ice these other well known spots are getting hit a lot harder.  The parking around the launch is a lot easier, but we have more room to roam at the other end. Combsey? Dfuller? anyone else want to pipe in. 
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Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 04, 2012, 11:15 PM
(IMO) I think in front of the launch is the wiser choice simply due to parking. There may not be as much room to fish, but the intent is a gathering. No need to "poff" the residents. That and a buck will get you a cup of coffee at Mickey D's.  :tipup:
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 04, 2012, 11:43 PM
(IMO) I think in front of the launch is the wiser choice simply due to parking. There may not be as much room to fish, but the intent is a gathering. No need to "poff" the residents. That and a buck will get you a cup of coffee at Mickey D's.  :tipup:
Good call. An extra 10-15 vehicles down there wouldn't make us any friends.
That will make us the easiest to find also. We'll be somewhere visible from the boat launch, sure to keep it reasonable walking distance. I've got a black Ice Cube hub and Combsey has a blue Shapell hub. Im sure there will be 3 or 4 more portables in the immediate area. Hopefully with fish already in our buckets from the night before. ;D
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Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 05, 2012, 06:16 AM
ill bring the venison! ive got 4 staps to cook up! i cant wait to care some people into thinking theres aliens under the ice!
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 05, 2012, 07:24 AM
I will have the frabill shanty   plus we will have a grill and a fire going should be easy to spot.    Mmm  venison  we are going to be to full to fish.
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Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 05, 2012, 07:53 AM
you can never be to full to fish! maybe a vennison chilli is in order? ill also bring a bunch of vennison steaks. il have my shappelledx40000 with me. come  on in and enjoy some deliciouse food.
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Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 05, 2012, 08:13 AM
The plan to gather and fish near the bridge makes the most sense, even though as noted there is more room on the ice down near Pike Brook road. The limited parking there would frustrate the late arrivals and we don't want people starting their day with a big negative like parking drama.

I see the group possibly getting on both sides of the bridge - and there is actually more ice area on the little bay on the south side of the bridge than there is right in front of the boat launch. It is just a short dash across the road to go see how the guys on the other side are doing. We'll play this by ear and see how much room is needed as the day unfolds. I know I want to see somebody with a monster pike on the ice.

Unless they are miserable and anti-social, there should be a fair number of guys fishing there that have never even heard of iceshanty.com, but hey they ice fish so they are still brothers and I welcome all fishermen that are present to join the party................. ...........

AS LONG AS THEY DON'T DRINK ANY OF MY BEER !  ;D :o :tipup:
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Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 05, 2012, 08:47 AM
remeber to buy your beer the night before!! i found out you cant by beer at 5am!.....who new ;D
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 05, 2012, 10:04 AM
There will be a loaded  laker heritage tip up, up for grabs  to the biggest pike.   
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 05, 2012, 01:50 PM
awesome...biggest by length, or by weight?
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Post by: Celtron on Feb 05, 2012, 01:58 PM
Sounds like a great time. Are there any good hotels in the area for those of us that aren't in the area?
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Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 05, 2012, 02:13 PM
Celtron , I have stayed at the Budget Inn on the south end of the village of Whitehall a few times. That is the only lodging available in Whitehall unless you know of a Bed and Breakfast there. The Budget Inn lives up to its name alright, but it is only 4 miles from South bay. The nightly rate was $ 50 plus tax last winter when I last stayed there.

There might be motels 25 miles north in Ticonderoga. I know there are many hotels in the Lake George area also about 25 miles from Whitehall.
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 06, 2012, 09:10 AM
awesome...biggest by length, or by weight?

I am trying to keep this as simple as I can seen that its all for fun

  We will go by length and any tie then we will go by weight.   
 
 Prizes are as follows

1 Laker Heritage Tip Up for biggest pike        1 jigging rod for biggest perch       Handfull of jigs for biggest panfish

And for any kid's that show up 1 jigging rod for biggest fish  and some jigs for the runner ups.

Entries will be taken from dawn sunday until 3pm at that time prizes will be handed out.   Must be present to get prize.                I will have a scale and tape measure setup on a table in the general area that everyone is hanging out.   

  So if you want to be in the running for the prizes you can PM just saying you want to be in.  Or you can stop by the table and put your name in that day.      I will have a leader board setup with everyones names that want to be in it.     
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 06, 2012, 09:38 AM
The Date is good! Now, can some one put an address up so we can Google earth it. Want to send this along to some non internet friends. Though I live an hour a way, I have never fished the King.
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 06, 2012, 09:49 AM
Go to Google maps  and enter      south bay, lake champlain  should bring up a map.  it on rt 22
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 06, 2012, 09:50 AM
im in roundlaker for the prizes
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 06, 2012, 09:54 AM
The Date is good! Now, can some one put an address up so we can Google earth it. Want to send this along to some non internet friends. Though I live an hour a way, I have never fished the King.
South Bay is the southern part of Champlain. The boat launch is on  Rt 22 outside of Whitehall on the right hand side. It would have been cool to do it on the king this year, but momma nature isn't cooperating. Any and everyone is welcome.

Nice work putting that stuff together roundlakeNY. Thanks a bunch for jumping in like this. I saved the banner from 2 years ago hoping to use it again.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 06, 2012, 10:00 AM
Go to Google maps  and enter      south bay, lake champlain  should bring up a map.  it on rt 22
So this is Champlain... 15 tipups?
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 06, 2012, 10:03 AM
So this is Champlain... 15 tipups?
Yep.  ;D
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 06, 2012, 10:04 AM
15 tipups and three hand lines... Hope I need my track shoes!
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 06, 2012, 10:14 AM
what or where is "the king"???
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Post by: carpy on Feb 06, 2012, 10:22 AM
The king is Lake George. :tipup:
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 06, 2012, 11:12 AM
I'm stoked to fish waters I know nothing about... please schedule no snow storms for that day please!
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 06, 2012, 11:22 AM
i fish this area in bass tourny and have caught a few bowfins...anyone ever catch any of these through the ice? judging by their fight on a rod and reel, i can only imagine bringing one in on a tipup
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 06, 2012, 11:43 AM
Looks like there is a public fishing pier on the west side and the boat launch looks to be on the east side? do we park in those areas or do you park on the bridge?
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 06, 2012, 12:30 PM
i plan on parking in the boat launch, if i get there early enough lol
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 06, 2012, 01:10 PM
Looks like there is a public fishing pier on the west side and the boat launch looks to be on the east side? do we park in those areas or do you park on the bridge?
There's parking at the pier and boat launch. We'll be an easy walk from either parking area.
Be prepared for toothy critters, bass, and panfish.
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Post by: combsey on Feb 06, 2012, 01:45 PM
A couple so far this year. 
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 06, 2012, 02:32 PM
how do they fight on a tip-up?
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Post by: combsey on Feb 06, 2012, 02:55 PM
Like a bull
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 06, 2012, 05:22 PM
What are we talking for FOW and structure?
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Post by: combsey on Feb 06, 2012, 05:31 PM
No more then 12 feet.  Mostly I the 3 to 7 foot range.     Weed beds and some clay bottom.     Pike bass pickerel perch. Crappies and a chance at an eye
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Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 06, 2012, 08:05 PM
....maybe a cat, bowfin, heck, even saw an eel come through a hole there once. It's a grab bag.  :tipup:
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Post by: Opie1229 on Feb 07, 2012, 07:53 PM
Thank you.
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 08, 2012, 09:46 AM
iv looked numerous times on google maps and cannot find south bay... any help?
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 08, 2012, 11:12 AM
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&q=south+bay+lake+champlain&gs_sm=s&gs_upl=0l0l1l15272l0l0l0l0l0l0l0l0ll0l0&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.,cf.osb&biw=1328&bih=775&wrapid=tlif132872101865510&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wl



location C on the map
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 08, 2012, 11:49 AM
For anyone new to this thread and interested in joining us,
I updated my first post to include all of the information for our gathering.
Soon I'll get a food list together and put that under the first post.

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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 09, 2012, 11:06 AM
any updates on things? i have been granted permission to attend from the wifie. i will be missing my nieces baptism. if you guys need anything, let me know.
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 09, 2012, 05:05 PM
  Yeah bring sum ice     lol
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 09, 2012, 05:14 PM
got plenty i was cutting 12" yesterday on the sac. res.
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Post by: step2jimi on Feb 09, 2012, 06:05 PM
dont know how i missed this one but as slayer said im in. im there every weekend pretty much anyway. around the bridge is fine with me keeps guys away from my secret spot. ot sure what i can bring as far as food and stuff because i never know what the money situation is going to be that far out. but if i can swing it ill bring some stuff. camping out sounds fun and i just got a new 6 man so iv been thinkin about it anyway. ill deffinetly be there for sunday and will chime in next week about the camp out. sounds like a good gathering. jamie you have to fish, i gotta take all the jiggin tips you tought me last year and use them against you. never got a chance to get out with you last year. maybe a little personal challenge???? ;D
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Post by: HOOTER on Feb 09, 2012, 07:28 PM
 @) ;D ;D :tipup: ok guys watch out the delta boys are up for the party and the fish. we should be there saturday afternoon.
who do we look for when we get there? we will have a black + silver chevy 4x4 pulling a white 20 foot enclosed trailer.
bringing a couple clam shanties. yellow argo, blue 500 sportsman.  are trucks safe on the ice? its a couple hundred miles
for us to get there, hoping for some fun. see ya, be safe fish hard.....
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Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 10, 2012, 02:04 AM
@) ;D ;D :tipup: ok guys watch out the delta boys are up for the party and the fish. we should be there saturday afternoon.
who do we look for when we get there? we will have a black + silver chevy 4x4 pulling a white 20 foot enclosed trailer.
bringing a couple clam shanties. yellow argo, blue 500 sportsman.  are trucks safe on the ice? its a couple hundred miles
for us to get there, hoping for some fun. see ya, be safe fish hard.....

You can't miss us. We all look like we're from West Virginia  ;) Seriously, you can't miss the fishing area we will be in, right next to the bridge on route 22, just a couple miles north of the village of Whitehall. I'm not sure if we will be on just one side of the bridge, or both, but no matter everyone will be close anyway.

If all else fails, just speak up to the first guy you see on the ice and say, " we're here to meet the iceshanty guys "
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 10, 2012, 07:38 AM
Guys,
     I plan to set up within a couple hundred yards straight off the boat launch. We will end up being one of the closest crews to the boat launch just to make us easiest to find. I have a black Eastman Ice Cube that will have a banner on it. I know at least 3 of us have hub style shanty's.
     Last week they were driving trucks out. The shoreline got too soft to get trucks on for a few days, but the quads were still out. By the time the 26th comes they may be driving on it again. We all know how that goes though. I made sure we planned to set up close enough so that driving a truck on will be unnecessary. If conditions are right, I will drive on. To be safe I would not drive a truck on without talking to one of us that fish there regularly.
     I'll be fishing for sure. Just doubt I'll be fishing too hard that day.
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 10, 2012, 11:10 AM
You can't miss us. We all look like we're from West Virginia  ;)


    well not sure about you but I have all my teeth  :roflmao:        but yes I think most of us look like some upstate backwoods boys.   I don't think you will be able to miss us.  And if you do you started drinking to early  lol
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Post by: combsey on Feb 10, 2012, 12:23 PM
I'll be there Saturday afternoon and staying over. 
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Post by: step2jimi on Feb 10, 2012, 01:53 PM
looks like im going to have to push for the overnighter. sounds like a lot of fun. plus that way i can spy on combsey and steal some of his secrets.
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 10, 2012, 02:00 PM
looks like im going to have to push for the overnighter. sounds like a lot of fun. plus that way i can spy on combsey and steal some of his secrets.
Are you sure you want to know some of his secrets?!?! :o
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 10, 2012, 02:13 PM
 :blink:
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 10, 2012, 02:17 PM
:blink:
Dude,For the record I'm kidding. I couldn't let that one go by!
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 10, 2012, 05:38 PM
Ill be there off the point to the left in the clam nanook plan on putting a banner outside with ny forum name on it. Is there a sign in sheet anywere to see who shows?
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 10, 2012, 06:07 PM
I have to laugh.  I was getting bait this afternoon and the fisherman in front of me was talking about how south bay is all open water.  ;D
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 10, 2012, 06:10 PM
If everyone bought one of these by the get together, it'd be much easier to identify each other:

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/adkRoy/icefishing2011/PICT0047.jpg)


Only $10 on the iceshanty pro shop

http://www.iceshanty.com/iceshanty/iceshanty_store/ (http://www.iceshanty.com/iceshanty/iceshanty_store/)
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 10, 2012, 06:27 PM
Ill be there off the point to the left in the clam nanook plan on putting a banner outside with ny forum name on it. Is there a sign in sheet anywere to see who shows?
Thanks man. Good call mentioning a sign in sheet. I'll have one at the black cube.
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 10, 2012, 06:36 PM
Sweet deal and yea ill have to get the banner too... have you guys thought about bringing banners or decals to sell or give away??? And yea i figured that way if there was a sign in sheet the mod can use it for a later gathering so when you guys are trying to figure everything out ya'll know who came and stuff... and about the open water really????
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: adkRoy on Feb 10, 2012, 06:38 PM
... and about the open water really????

yup, after he left I chatted with the baitshop owner and told him the guy must not be an Iceshanty.com member other wise he would have known better.  ;D
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 10, 2012, 06:39 PM
Lol gonna be a fun trip up tho
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 10, 2012, 06:44 PM
yup, after he left I chatted with the baitshop owner and told him the guy must not be an Iceshanty.com member other wise he would have known better.  ;D
Oh man, that cracks me up!
We definitely won't be selling anything. The banner I have is just the back side of an old Corona banner. I bought black stickers and numbers and made my own. I'm not sure if I can score some actual IS decals or not. I will if I can. Another good idea.
We'll definitely make a good time of it.
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 10, 2012, 06:49 PM
Fish 307 is having their icefishing blowout sale....some of the items on sale are iceshanty.com merchandise.
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 10, 2012, 06:57 PM
Fish 307 is having their icefishing blowout sale....some of the items on sale are iceshanty.com merchandise.
That is sad to hear about in February.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 10, 2012, 08:03 PM
hey mike you heading up to the gathering? if you want you can hitch a ride with me.
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 10, 2012, 08:22 PM
hey mike you heading up to the gathering? if you want you can hitch a ride with me.

Steve, I am but I have people coming with me. Thanks for the offer though.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 10, 2012, 08:28 PM
10-4 you heading up the night before or on sunday?
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 10, 2012, 08:30 PM
10-4 you heading up the night before or on sunday?

the day of the gathering.
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Post by: step2jimi on Feb 11, 2012, 06:46 AM
ok not all his secrets jjust the crappy ones. get it... crappy.... knee slapper right there. ;D
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 11, 2012, 08:09 AM
There will also be the sign up sheet if you want to enter for the free gear.   
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 11, 2012, 08:46 AM
no you guys are gonna be right infront of the boat launch with the sheets ?
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 11, 2012, 08:48 AM
also if anyone wants im probably gonna grab a box of joe from stewarts if anyone wants coffee. i can leave it some where so everyone can fill up... i know coffee is an essential to some good fisherman lol...
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Post by: PlymBCuda73 on Feb 13, 2012, 12:06 PM
I'M IN WEATHER PERMITTING..... 
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Post by: Durant on Feb 13, 2012, 02:14 PM
Sounds like a good idea.   I have met some great people on here and would like to put a face with some of the usernames.   
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 14, 2012, 08:46 AM
hi everyone, i'm from brooklyn, ny and there is no ice around me so i've decided to travel north to fish at least one time this year.  its around a 5 hour drive to adirondack region for me so the plan is to drive through the night and get to the lake around 5am or so.  can anyone tell me how the ice is and where i can park, if there is a state park or something.  also not trying to ask for special holes on the lake but maybe a part of the lake to fish, shallower parts.  i'll be on foot, no snowmobile or quad and usually fish for panfish, perch, crappie at 15 feet of water or lower, hand over hand.  wouldnt mind to meet up with you guys as well.
thanks
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: adkRoy on Feb 14, 2012, 10:35 AM
There is a huge boat launch there that you can park at. You can't miss it.
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Post by: combsey on Feb 14, 2012, 11:30 AM
Panfish galore and shallow
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 14, 2012, 11:40 AM
hi everyone, i'm from brooklyn, ny and there is no ice around me so i've decided to travel north to fish at least one time this year.  its around a 5 hour drive to adirondack region for me so the plan is to drive through the night and get to the lake around 5am or so.  can anyone tell me how the ice is and where i can park, if there is a state park or something.  also not trying to ask for special holes on the lake but maybe a part of the lake to fish, shallower parts.  i'll be on foot, no snowmobile or quad and usually fish for panfish, perch, crappie at 15 feet of water or lower, hand over hand.  wouldnt mind to meet up with you guys as well.
thanks
Go towards whitehall ny. route 22 goes over it and that is where the boat launch and fishing pier is.
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 14, 2012, 12:59 PM
is anyone going to be on paradox lake this sunday and wants to meet up?
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Post by: combsey on Feb 14, 2012, 01:02 PM
depends on what time i get back from st lawrance on saturday
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 14, 2012, 01:14 PM
11 more day's  ;D    Cant wait
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 14, 2012, 01:16 PM
i wont be hard to miss...american flag chair, and prolly the only guy out there with a hand auger and only 5-10 tipups....hahahahah
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 14, 2012, 01:20 PM
i wont be hard to miss...american flag chair, and prolly the only guy out there with a hand auger and only 5-10 tipups....hahahahah

you wont be the only one, i'll be carrying one as well, lol
i just dont fish with tip ups, only jig with marmish looking rods
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 14, 2012, 01:21 PM
How's the ice up there?  I am really hoping that I can drive the heavy chevy out there.  You won't be able to miss that sucker out there.  It will also be my bed.   Plus I wont have to carry everything out there.
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Post by: emtorn on Feb 14, 2012, 01:22 PM
 :( Too bad it ended up being that weekend.  I would have been game to travel for this but that weekend I have a cabin rented on Wellsley Island for my 2 boys, my father and I.  Maybe next year.  Have fun...tight lines
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 14, 2012, 02:13 PM
:( Too bad it ended up being that weekend.  I would have been game to travel for this but that weekend I have a cabin rented on Wellsley Island for my 2 boys, my father and I.  Maybe next year.  Have fun...tight lines

just curious, is it a cabin on ice?  how much is it per day?
never did that and always wanted to.
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 14, 2012, 02:21 PM
btw, is there a bait/fishing store near by?
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 14, 2012, 04:01 PM
Here is the link for baitshops in NY. It is NY news and info on IS and takes a while to load, so be patient.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=100355764367821392533.00048c1449e56444f07e7&z=7 (http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&ie=UTF8&msa=0&msid=100355764367821392533.00048c1449e56444f07e7&z=7)
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 14, 2012, 04:11 PM
awesome man,  called up below store and no one answering. will try again later and tomorrow.

Seeleys Bait And Tackle
Last Updated by Nick on Jul 23, 2010
164 Alder Meadow Rd, Schroon Lake, NY 12870
(518) 532-7530
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: nitzer on Feb 14, 2012, 04:59 PM
actually russianbear...ive never been there, but rumor has it that that place is closed...dont quote me though
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 14, 2012, 08:02 PM
I see, well as i am traveling that far, i will bring wax worms with me, thats my choice of bait for jigging, just wanted to check out local store, see whats there, cant never have enough new jigs and other new stuff i tend to find. I know it sounds funny to some, i bought 1 tipup to try this year, so i guess i will give it a try if i catch a small perch to use as bait. Btw, is it legal to use perch as bait?
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 14, 2012, 08:06 PM
yes but those perch count towards your daily limit.
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 14, 2012, 09:42 PM
What size hook should i put on tipup? And should i put a trevle or regular?
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Post by: beaver1080 on Feb 14, 2012, 10:01 PM
went on at pike brook area and fished until after dark ice was around 7-8in. unless something changes i'll be working that weekend now, guess i took vacation a little too soon   ::)
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 15, 2012, 06:14 AM
russina, if you get off exit 20, take a left...you will go thru a bunch of shopping outlets. one of the last ones on the right is FISH 307.. at that light u will be taking  aright and that will bring you to south bay. but they have bait there and anything you need. their bait is a tad pricy, but they have a lot
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 15, 2012, 07:53 AM
russina, if you get off exit 20, take a left...you will go thru a bunch of shopping outlets. one of the last ones on the right is FISH 307.. at that light u will be taking  aright and that will bring you to south bay. but they have bait there and anything you need. their bait is a tad pricy, but they have a lot
Good call Nitzer.
Russianbear,
Nitzer's directions may be your best best, but I'll elaborate a bit. It's the easiest route and takes you right by the biggest baitshop in the area.
Take exit 20 off I-87. Fish 307 bait shop is on the corner of Rt 149. You will not see the bait shop first. You will see the Log Jam restaurant. Turn onto 149 and immediatley turn right behind the restaurant. They share the lot behind the restaurant. Then take 149 until you get to RT 4 in Fort Ann. Take a left. This will take you into Whitehall. At the light in Whitehall continue straight onto RT 22. The boat launch we will be parked at is less than 10 minutes up the road on the right. You won't miss us from there.
My bad for letting our thread go dormant for a couple days. Work is extremely busy, but I'm not about to complain.

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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 15, 2012, 09:17 AM
Good call Nitzer.
Russianbear,
Nitzer's directions may be your best best, but I'll elaborate a bit. It's the easiest route and takes you right by the biggest baitshop in the area.
Take exit 20 off I-87. Fish 307 bait shop is on the corner of Rt 149. You will not see the bait shop first. You will see the Log Jam restaurant. Turn onto 149 and immediatley turn right behind the restaurant. They share the lot behind the restaurant. Then take 149 until you get to RT 4 in Fort Ann. Take a left. This will take you into Whitehall. At the light in Whitehall continue straight onto RT 22. The boat launch we will be parked at is less than 10 minutes up the road on the right. You won't miss us from there.
My bad for letting our thread go dormant for a couple days. Work is extremely busy, but I'm not about to complain.

thanks for directions, hopefully will meet some of you.  if all is well, my friends and i should be there around 5-6am,
plan to leave nyc at 12am
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 15, 2012, 10:12 AM
Has anyone checked the ice conditions out there?
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 15, 2012, 11:31 AM
Has anyone checked the ice conditions out there?
someone said a foot of ice on a diff thread where i posted same question. see below
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=13680.0
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 15, 2012, 01:54 PM
Well, this is where we're at as far as the shindig is concerned. I got this pm from roundlakeNY earlier today. I'll share to let you guys know what our plans are.
From roundlakeNY: Let me know if ya need a hand with anything else.   I am pretty much all set on my end.  I got a leader board setup that i printed out.  I got all the prizes except for some jigs which i am grabbing at 307.    I am making a fire pit this weekend out of a old metal 55 gallon drum.     I made a pretty sweet measuring/cutting board out of a big slab of red oak with a ruler built into it.  Looks really nice.     I got the grill  if you want to see if anyone wants to bring a 20lb tank to hook up to it mine is empty.      As long as i dont forget to bring my tip ups i should be alright lol.         Have you gotton any pm's of what other are thinking about bringing?

If one of our close crew could bring a tank it would be a huge help. Any wood anyone could bring would be a big help too. Local wood, of course  ::)
I'll bring some meat and rolls. Might be best if we all tote our own drinks.
I will be fishing out there at least one day this weekend to keep us all up to date on conditions. I'm sure some of other guys will keep an eye out too. Judging by the forcast we shouldn't be at much risk for losing ice. We certainly won't be building much though.  :-\ Hopefully temps dip just a bit in our favor. Don't plan on being able to drive on. Even if you see other vehicles out. Some of the locals got some big brass.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 15, 2012, 02:05 PM
just keeping an eye on the forecast.  A snow storm will wipe me out as I will have to plow. I have contacted a few others that are isers that are new or have left. Pray it is no wind, no precip. day!
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 15, 2012, 02:49 PM
i think i got it all mixed up, was asking questions on different threads about ice conditions in northern parts of NY, as i have zero ice around NYC.

this thread is for gathering on the southern part of Champlain on Feb 26th?  is that what it is?  sorry for dumb question.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 15, 2012, 04:10 PM
i think i got it all mixed up, was asking questions on different threads about ice conditions in northern parts of NY, as i have zero ice around NYC.

this thread is for gathering on the southern part of Champlain on Feb 26th?  is that what it is?  sorry for dumb question.
That is it Bear.... ;D   I was suppose to meet southern NY Guys on Huntington this Sat. but the ice is not good.
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 15, 2012, 04:18 PM
i dotn know any lakes besides saranac lake that i fish a few times a year in the spring, summer, fall.
so i saw on the forum that paradox lake has 12-15 inches of ice, so i'll be heading there with few friends this weekend.  i hope ice is there as person on the forum stated.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 15, 2012, 04:22 PM
I was on Schroon just two Sat. ago and there was 8-10" before the cold snap. four wheelers were out all day.
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 15, 2012, 05:21 PM
i can bring a load of wood. we sell it at the farm so ill bring up quite a bit but how far away is considered local cause im in northern saratoga county?
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Feb 15, 2012, 05:40 PM
This sounds like a good time. Count me in. anyone planning to camp on the ice that never have before may want to buy a cot at like wal-mart. I got one for 40 bucks and it will get you up off the ice. well worth it.
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 15, 2012, 07:27 PM
Just shot prchslyr a message, you guys may want to move your gathering across the street.  The boat launch area has taken a beating, there's not much ice left in front of it, certainly not for 20-30 people.  Still hardsides across the street in the bay.
Thanks for the heads up man. We may end up having to.  It would just mean a little more work getting stuff out there is all.
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Post by: combsey on Feb 15, 2012, 07:49 PM
More bad news.    A buddy who fished the bay today on the shanty side said ice was weak and the open water expanded atleast 20 yards oser to him today.    Someone needs to do a cold dance or something.   
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 15, 2012, 08:12 PM
More bad news.    A buddy who fished the bay today on the shanty side said ice was weak and the open water expanded atleast 20 yards oser to him today.    Someone needs to do a cold dance or something.
Oops. I was supposed to call you.  :P
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 15, 2012, 08:14 PM
Not cool
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 15, 2012, 08:42 PM
Not cool
No sweat man. We'll be good. Plenty of other good access in this area.
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Post by: Dorrski12 on Feb 15, 2012, 09:34 PM
south bay next to white hall?  just want to make sure i end up in the right place.  kind of a long drive
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 15, 2012, 09:39 PM
south bay next to white hall?  just want to make sure i end up in the right place.  kind of a long drive
Yes
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 15, 2012, 10:27 PM
were else can u acess it from?
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 16, 2012, 05:23 AM
were else can u acess it from?
Directly across the street from the boat launch.
 
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 16, 2012, 07:26 AM
has to be within a 50 mile. russianbear, paradox is good to go
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 16, 2012, 09:02 AM
thanks nitzer, cant wait to go fishing, dont even care where to be honest, just want to get on ice, first time this year. 
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 16, 2012, 11:05 AM
No worries look's like it's staying cold at night.   Just wish it would get really cold.
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Post by: tipupjeff521 on Feb 16, 2012, 09:53 PM
Just saw this thread. Sweeeettt. I got a cabin further up in the bay I've never fished up near the bridge but ill walk up Saturday with some food and my little grill and say hi to those who are there already. Might stay the night out, if not ill be there Sunday morning too.
Going up tmmrw,ill post how the ice is.
And anyone else other than me catching a ridiculous amount of catfish out of the bay this year? I've got more of them than pike actually.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 17, 2012, 12:06 PM
Cat fishes is good ... least the bones are manageable. Wunder groud weather has temp there now at 41.
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Post by: combsey on Feb 17, 2012, 01:24 PM
The cats seem to be shallower and the pike deeper this year.   No snow cover?   Not sure why but a majority of my pike came from no less then 6 feet this year
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 17, 2012, 01:37 PM
ive been hearing the opposite...due tthe warmer water this year and more vegetation
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Post by: Fontona19 on Feb 17, 2012, 06:33 PM
I am in guys. Dont know if I will be staying saturday night, but I will be there bright and early. Hopefully there will be enough ice for the wheelers.
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Post by: tipupjeff521 on Feb 17, 2012, 09:14 PM
At south bay right now it's 10:05 on the dot. All hard shantys on the south side were getting off the ice. All
Open water on the northernside. Down past pikebrook road there a foot and a half gap to get on the ice past the sketchy edge. There's 5.5 inches across from the sap bucket at the Y cut in the road.super sketchy Ice
Cracking ever step. Had 2 screw drivers with me cause it was that bad. 18 is suppose to be the low this weekend. It better cool off fast cause the space near the boat launch is decreasing rapidly.
I
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Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 17, 2012, 10:26 PM
I......What? You okay?    :tipup:
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Post by: step2jimi on Feb 18, 2012, 06:30 AM
hate to say it guys but its not looking too good for next weekend.
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 18, 2012, 06:45 AM
hate to say it guys but its not looking too good for next weekend.
Man, this is mindblowing!   :(
You wouldn't think this would be an issue in February.
Any idea where we can pull this off up north? I live in Warrensburg. I can find safe ice. I was hoping to make it easy on everyone at South Bay. Throw some ideas up guys
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Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 18, 2012, 06:59 AM
theres always indian lake 4th lake lake eaton lewey lake paradox lake.....
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 18, 2012, 08:31 AM
 >:(             unreal   it's cold at night but warms right back up everyday.   I really need to get my sap buckets out.   This suck's.   Is it really that bad there?   there is still people out on round lake. Not sure of thickness.  I figure it would still be ok up there.  I got hope it can hold out one more week.      What's schroon looking like?   Out from the village launch stays's pretty thick.
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Post by: tipupjeff521 on Feb 18, 2012, 09:16 AM
yeah im fine just didn't trust that ice at all. Ill take 3 inches of black ice over 6 inches of white ice with 3 different colors in it any day. Across the bay from pike brook under death rock there's open water too. I was shocked to see that cause it was frozen over last weekend and guys were fishing there. I just got home I'm about to head up to the Rensselaer plateau hopefully find some good ice up there. but I don't think there's too much fishing left for the year. :(
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Post by: saquelie on Feb 18, 2012, 07:44 PM
the beach at parodox has charcole grills and picnic tables just throwing it out there.
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 18, 2012, 07:50 PM
Schroon lake, the village boat launch is a good area.  Lake pleasant in speculator lots of parking at the town beach next to the fire hall.
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 18, 2012, 08:19 PM
lake pleasant would be nice. moffit's, sacandaga res. out of north hampton?
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Post by: fishnmachine on Feb 18, 2012, 08:27 PM
Champlain can be a finicky 'ol girl. I've had to pull my shanty off her in February before. She eats ice qick. More water flows through her than most would think.  :tipup:
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 19, 2012, 01:33 AM
RoundlakeNY and I will put our heads together and come up with a quick plan B.
We're still going to pull this off, but we're going to have to change our location.
We'll have another spot set in stone tonight. Probably one of the ideas mentioned.
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Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 19, 2012, 07:27 AM
Jamey, sorry you guys ( RoundLakeNY and you ) have to re-direct this. The South Bay idea was perfect, and will be perfect in future years. Hopefully the party will be salvaged successfully.
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 19, 2012, 07:39 AM
i wouldnt mind fishing pleasent havent been up there.. hows the ice up there tho ?
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Post by: step2jimi on Feb 19, 2012, 11:03 AM
Id say any of the lakes that were mentioned would work fine. As long as were close to a decent pan fish bite and guys have something to throw some tip ups in for, hanging out and eating will take care of the rest.
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Post by: combsey on Feb 19, 2012, 11:21 AM
I'll even bite the bullet and stay local lol.    Just give me a location and date and I'll be there.  Jamey. Let me know what you need brought.   We can discuss that over cards but fair warning.   I don't have to leave at 130 this week  ;)
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 19, 2012, 12:57 PM
hows lazurne for fishing
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Post by: combsey on Feb 19, 2012, 02:51 PM
Good early then it gets to much traffic.   People wheelers etc...  Some smaller pike and perch and the chance at a brown or bow
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Feb 19, 2012, 03:14 PM
I am good no matter where we go. I am staying on ice sat night also. Hopefully ice makes it that long.
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 19, 2012, 05:18 PM
RoundlakeNY and I came to the conclusion Schroon Lake Boat launch in town is probably our best bet. Ice should be plenty safe and it's pretty easy to find.
Combsey, Sean will bring his grill if someone has a 20lb tank with a little gas in it. His is empty. I'll bring some burgers and sausage to go around. A couple armloads of wood we should be good to go. Changing the lake shouldn't mess us up bad, just the night fishing at South Bay is a bit more promising.
So, Schroon Lake boat launch it is. See you guys there.
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 19, 2012, 05:55 PM
Ok, schroon boat launch but what direction from there will you guys be setting up?   Right in front, to the north, south, or directly across the lake?  Its a big area and we'll need specifics on where to head.
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 19, 2012, 06:08 PM
Ok, schroon boat launch but what direction from there will you guys be setting up?   Right in front, to the north, south, or directly across the lake?  Its a big area and we'll need specifics on where to head.
Hmm...any ideas where would be best? I'm not too familiar with the lake. Definitely within walking distance and eyeshot of where we walk on. We'll have a black ice cube, black Frabill Headquarters, a dark blue Shappell 6000, and maybe more portables set up in a group. If someone has a tip they would like to share as to where, fire away.
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Post by: combsey on Feb 19, 2012, 06:42 PM
Extra propane tank.    Check. Got one full at home.    Think I'll head up Saturday afternoon and try the evening and night bite.   Just figure out roughly were you want to set up.   Is the ice safe for wheelers still?  How far do walkers want to go?    I can bring my wheeler to drag people and there stuff out no problem.   Just let me know the final plan.   
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Post by: Fontona19 on Feb 19, 2012, 06:47 PM
If the ice is safe enough I will bring my wheeler to help move folks around too.
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 19, 2012, 06:54 PM
i just looked on google maps. doesn't look like there is any bait shops in town for people that were hoping to get bait there... at least not that i know of... and also is there an address for where were all going ? idk exactly were it is....
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Post by: Adkmountainman on Feb 19, 2012, 07:13 PM
The launch is right behind stewarts shop in town......bait at crossroads a few min away..........but be careful getting on the lake there because open water at the boat launch......must have bubblers but there is room to get on all around it so it should be all good. 
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Post by: mealworm on Feb 19, 2012, 07:19 PM
i just looked on google maps. doesn't look like there is any bait shops in town for people that were hoping to get bait there... at least not that i know of... and also is there an address for where were all going ? idk exactly were it is....
bobcats bait shop is just south of town on route 9 the sunoco off exit 28 just north of town has bait and crossroads off exit 25 has bait
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 19, 2012, 07:20 PM
I was thinking about having the gathering right out from the launch.  I plan on fishing saturday night in a different spot than moving in closer sunday morning.    That will make it nice and easy for everyone to find.    prchslyr and I will not go down with out a fight we are gonna make this happen. 
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Post by: Adkmountainman on Feb 19, 2012, 07:21 PM
Crossroads for bait is 40 Dixon Road Chestertown NY 12817 opens at 5am.
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 19, 2012, 07:27 PM
yea i relized after i zoomed out that brant lake was near... i fish brant alot and never put 2 and 2 together that the lakes were that close apart...
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Post by: Adkmountainman on Feb 19, 2012, 07:55 PM
My buddie has a hard shanty in that area and they rode wheelers out to it from near the launch and they said there is plenty of ice......they will be up there again friday night so i will have them check the ice again but it should be okay for wheelers.
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Post by: Fish-N-Adventures on Feb 20, 2012, 06:43 AM
MyHuntingForum had a gettogether on schroon out from the boat launch in the northend and they didn't catch squat, just good for thought, not going to be good I think if it's right tight to the northern launch.  :-\
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 20, 2012, 07:06 AM

we had gone straight accross and ended up in the very deep hole 120 feet +.  I think if we stayed close to the boat launch area, we'll do better.  And some of us did get some nice lakers and smelt ;D

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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 20, 2012, 07:10 AM
MyHuntingForum had a gettogether on schroon out from the boat launch in the northend and they didn't catch squat, just good for thought, not going to be good I think if it's right tight to the northern launch.  :-\


    The smelt were 10 ft thick from 30 to 40 ft down, I think thats why the fishing was slow...   Just left of the launch the ice was fine to get machines on..  To the right they have bubblers going.... We were stright across towards the north end of the island about 50 yards from it..   We only got a few lakers but filled a 5gal bucket 1/2 up with smelt...  Hope that helps some.. ;D
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 20, 2012, 07:40 AM
There it is. How's that for a quick response?! Thanks guys!
We'll take that advice and stay pretty close to the launch on Schroon.
 
Sounds a lot better than the action I had out on Brant yesterday.  Place is beautiful, but better for a nap than action. 
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 20, 2012, 08:14 AM
Yeah sticking shallow is a good idea.   Not everyone is rigged for 120ft depth.                   

 
  Everytime I went into my shanty and sat i started falling asleep.   
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 20, 2012, 09:59 AM
Yeah sticking shallow is a good idea.   Not everyone is rigged for 120ft depth.                   

 
  Everytime I went into my shanty and sat i started falling asleep.
I probably would have been just as well off if I did the same thing. I refused to admit defeat and made a few of those darn things bite. Just took 8 different jigs and 20 something holes to do it.  :P

We're going to be out there eating sausage and whatever else too. Might want to keep Stewarts within reasonable distance. They've got toilets.  ;D
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 20, 2012, 10:23 AM
Sounds like fun. I don't know the area. What exit of the Northway is it?
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 20, 2012, 12:37 PM
exit 27 off I-87 
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 20, 2012, 03:31 PM
Thanks!
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 20, 2012, 04:06 PM
Whats the approximate depth of the area you guys meeting up at?
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 20, 2012, 04:08 PM
Whats the approximate depth of the area you guys meeting up at?
20-80feet of water.  ;D
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 20, 2012, 05:11 PM
20-80feet of water.  ;D
I was definitely hoping to set up where we can find that happy medium. Panfish grounds with deep water not far off for the laker guys. Thanks for all your Schroon advice man. I'm clueless with that place. :P
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Post by: Adkmountainman on Feb 20, 2012, 06:00 PM
There is a sharp drop off about 100yards out from the boat launch........caught the biggest smallmouth ive ever caught and a few perch there......left early because the wind horrible.  Hope its not windy for u guys.
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Post by: mealworm on Feb 20, 2012, 06:04 PM
just a little fyi for you guys no matter how deep the water i wouldn't bother setting tip ups more than 20' below the ice,for some reason on that lake you will catch more lakers at 20' down than fishing the bottom even in the 120' hole,and some of the biggest lakers i'v seen out of that lake were caught in less than 10fow  good luck out there guys
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Post by: Adkmountainman on Feb 20, 2012, 06:07 PM
I heard 15' was the magic number lately.
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Post by: carpy on Feb 20, 2012, 06:08 PM
I'm definitely going to try and make it saturday, if I don't have to work. I've always had better luck fishing no deeper than 20 ft. down, no matter how much water. All the guys I fish with there do the same.
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 20, 2012, 07:13 PM
thanks for the info. any crappie running around there ?
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 20, 2012, 07:20 PM
just a little fyi for you guys no matter how deep the water i wouldn't bother setting tip ups more than 20' below the ice,for some reason on that lake you will catch more lakers at 20' down than fishing the bottom even in the 120' hole,and some of the biggest lakers i'v seen out of that lake were caught in less than 10fow  good luck out there guys
Whaddya doing Sunday?
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Post by: combsey on Feb 20, 2012, 07:29 PM
So it's Sunday on Schroon  out from the boat launch by Stewart's?   Is that the final answer? If so is anyone going to go up Saturday and do some night fishing? I'm always up for overnighters
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Post by: mealworm on Feb 20, 2012, 08:14 PM
So it's Sunday on Schroon  out from the boat launch by Stewart's?   Is that the final answer? If so is anyone going to go up Saturday and do some night fishing? I'm always up for overnighters
if i can wangle tangle my way out of working i'l join ya....its a big if though
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 20, 2012, 09:14 PM
So it's Sunday on Schroon  out from the boat launch by Stewart's?   Is that the final answer? If so is anyone going to go up Saturday and do some night fishing? I'm always up for overnighters
Final answer.
I know RoundlakeNY was planning on camping out. I wouldn't be able to get up there until after dark Saturday night, but I'll show up and camp out for the night.
'
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Feb 20, 2012, 09:24 PM
I will also be camping out.  ;D 
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Post by: mealworm on Feb 21, 2012, 02:41 AM
Whaddya doing Sunday?
gona try to make it to schroon actually gonna try to camp out sat night IFi can get the guy to cover the trucks
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 21, 2012, 06:09 AM
jsut so everyone knows, the sunoco station off exit 28 is out of bait. stopped in sunday morning on my way to putnam pond and he said they ran out saturday....however, he still has the signs up.
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 21, 2012, 06:35 AM
I'll be hitting Nemecs, it's close for me.
Not just a sponsor push, but it might be easiest for guys coming up from the south to hit 307 on the way up. It's a few minutes off exit 21.

I finally smartened up and looked at a lake map. The deep 100+fow is a little north of the boat launch. Would it be best to set us up in that direction? Looks like we could fish from 20-100+fow in a short distance. Pardon my ignorance. Never had much if a reason to drive past Lake George in the winter.  :P
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 21, 2012, 08:31 AM
never fished at night nor camped on ice at night
do you guys sleep right on ice in shanties/cars?

i was on paradox this sunday but i got there a bit early, around 4am, and i walked a little bit on ice at pitch dark and it was a bit scary for me, maybe since i dont know the lake and ice.
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 21, 2012, 09:28 AM
I plan on heading up saturday after work.  Not sure what time i will arrive 330 or so.           I like the idea that there is a bar across the street to :)   Good place to get warmed up. 
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 21, 2012, 09:59 AM
2 bars.....flannigans, and the timberwolf...highly recommend flannigans wings and french fries
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Post by: carcaju on Feb 21, 2012, 12:49 PM
2 bars.....flannigans, and the timberwolf...highly recommend flannigans wings and french fries
and burgers
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Post by: Santo180 on Feb 21, 2012, 01:07 PM
I was just up there on Sunday.  I fished of fowler rd.  North of the access there was open water, but there were people all over the lake with wheelers and sleds.  About 12-13 inches in all the holes I drilled.  Slow day for me and everyone around me.  Didn't mark anything all day.  First attempt at fishing it for me.  Not sure if I'll be able to make it up this weekend.  Depends if I can get my truck fixed this week.  I sure would like to give it another try.  I've never caught a salmon before and it seems like as good a place as any.
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 21, 2012, 01:13 PM
imagine catching it saturday, curing it and then sunday morning, bagel with creamcheese and lox,  :)
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 21, 2012, 01:21 PM
I did it with 2 kings I brought back from the Oswego river this summer. Oh man was that good! Crackers, cream cheese, and salmon nightly for weeks!
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 21, 2012, 02:35 PM
Alright guys.
We're getting down to the wire here. RoundlakeNY started rounding up definites via pm.
Definitely a good idea to get a head count. Hit me with a pm if you're definitely going to make it, if you could. Not like we're checking fo names on a list, but it would be good to know what we're looking at.
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 21, 2012, 03:52 PM
Schroon contour map

http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/schrnlkmap.pdf (http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/fish_marine_pdf/schrnlkmap.pdf)
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 21, 2012, 04:56 PM
I'm still in it ... It's still only Tuesday and the warm stuff has not hit yet. Hopefully it will stay South. Guess I'm not gonna need 15 tipups til next year....
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Post by: IceBalls on Feb 21, 2012, 05:25 PM
URGENT INFORMATION REQUEST !!!!    Any of you local SchroonLake guys have a recommendation for lodging (Motel or Hotel) with reasonable rates in the Schroon Lake area ???  We want to come up on Friday and stay till Monday.

I'll "second" Russian Bear's request for info on staying out on theice at night (never done it).  What's required??  What gear is absolutely necessary???  We have a 4 man Ice Cube and small Buddy heater.  What else??
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Post by: Santo180 on Feb 21, 2012, 05:30 PM
What gear is absolutely necessary???  We have a 4 man Ice Cube and small Buddy heater.

Heavy sleeping bag obvioulsy, but a thermal pad is pretty important too.  Don't have any ideas about lodging.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2012, 05:52 PM
We stayed at the super 8 motel in LG...   Not fancy but cheep and only like 25mins away...
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Post by: bluemountainlaker on Feb 21, 2012, 06:20 PM
warm gear and a good flashlight. a lawnchair so sit back and sleep in and a heater. but to be honest not alot of sleeping happens. theres to much fishing and smelting to do at night! gotta get bait for everyone in the am!
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 21, 2012, 06:30 PM
URGENT INFORMATION REQUEST !!!!    Any of you local SchroonLake guys have a recommendation for lodging (Motel or Hotel) with reasonable rates in the Schroon Lake area ???  We want to come up on Friday and stay till Monday.

I'll "second" Russian Bear's request for info on staying out on theice at night (never done it).  What's required??  What gear is absolutely necessary???  We have a 4 man Ice Cube and small Buddy heater.  What else??

I looked google maps, it shows motel right next to stewart's.
I dont even have a shanty, lol.
If i do go, thinking to just rough it out or sleep in car.
If there are some people on ice at night, i guess its not bad, wont be as lonely.
I got an ipad, watch some movie or aomething. Lol.
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 21, 2012, 06:44 PM
Btw, forecast shows snow shower on fri and sat.
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 21, 2012, 07:05 PM
URGENT INFORMATION REQUEST !!!!    Any of you local SchroonLake guys have a recommendation for lodging (Motel or Hotel) with reasonable rates in the Schroon Lake area ???  We want to come up on Friday and stay till Monday.

I'll "second" Russian Bear's request for info on staying out on theice at night (never done it).  What's required??  What gear is absolutely necessary???  We have a 4 man Ice Cube and small Buddy heater.  What else??

No recommendations but this is what i found
http://www.adirondacks.worldweb.com/SchroonLakeNY/Lodging/HotelsMotels/ (http://www.adirondacks.worldweb.com/SchroonLakeNY/Lodging/HotelsMotels/)
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 21, 2012, 07:11 PM
URGENT INFORMATION REQUEST !!!!    Any of you local SchroonLake guys have a recommendation for lodging (Motel or Hotel) with reasonable rates in the Schroon Lake area ???  We want to come up on Friday and stay till Monday.

I'll "second" Russian Bear's request for info on staying out on theice at night (never done it).  What's required??  What gear is absolutely necessary???  We have a 4 man Ice Cube and small Buddy heater.  What else??
A lantern and a decent headlamp are key.
I have a 4 man cube and a buddy heater that I've stayed out in before. Just be sure to stake all those hubs down good. Bought a fold up cot for $50 at Wally world tonight. It's going to make a world of difference if I try to actually catch some zzz's, but I don't see this thing lasting 10 trips.It's junk. I do have an extra 5x5 Clam portable I could bring if someone wants to use it for the day.
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 21, 2012, 07:23 PM
Is there parking right next to ice or do you have to park somewhere else and than drag the sled aome number of blocks?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 21, 2012, 08:40 PM
Is there parking right next to ice or do you have to park somewhere else and than drag the sled aome number of blocks?


     You will only be 30 or so yards from the ice...
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 21, 2012, 08:55 PM
I'm new to this lake. What should I bring bait / tackle wise?
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 22, 2012, 06:38 AM
I'm new to this lake. What should I bring bait / tackle wise?


     For jigging use a big jig head with a 3 or 4 inch white tube on it...  Use big minnows (3 to 4") on your tip ups till you can jig up some smelt to use for bait...
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 22, 2012, 07:14 AM
I don't know a darn thing about jigging smelt, so I know I'll be bugging Combsey and some of the guys to tell me what the heck I'm doing wrong the whole time. Hopefully there's a few guys out there that know what they're doing.:P If I can get to shallower water to fish for perch without abandoning the crew I may.
If you're looking for any jigs or tackle you can just raid Combsey's stuff.  ;)
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 22, 2012, 07:21 AM
I don't know a darn thing about jigging smelt, so I know I'll be bugging Combsey and some of the guys to tell me what the heck I'm doing wrong the whole time. Hopefully there's a few guys out there that know what they're doing.:P If I can get to shallower water to fish for perch without abandoning the crew I may.
If you're looking for any jigs or tackle you can just raid Combsey's stuff.  ;)

jigging for smelt is easy. small jigging pole with a hali-jig tipped with spikes works best.

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y62/adkRoy/icefishing2012/PICT0173.jpg)
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 22, 2012, 09:09 AM
I don't know a darn thing about jigging smelt, so I know I'll be bugging Combsey and some of the guys to tell me what the heck I'm doing wrong the whole time. Hopefully there's a few guys out there that know what they're doing.:P If I can get to shallower water to fish for perch without abandoning the crew I may.
If you're looking for any jigs or tackle you can just raid Combsey's stuff.  ;)

we should get together a perch crew, lol
i have one tipup that i got this year to try but dont know jack about them, other than how to set it up,
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 22, 2012, 10:45 AM
also try a long piece of red yarn with a weight on it for smelt. they get there teeth stuck in the yarn and you pull them in and shake over your pail.
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 22, 2012, 11:05 AM
hey russian, go buy 4 more cheap ones...why would you only buy one? lol
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 22, 2012, 11:29 AM
Russians are cheap, lol
no, i never fished with tipups and always jig so i tend to move from spot to spot until i find fish, and it seems like its hard to do that with tip ups, once you set them, you're kind of glued to that area.  so i bought one just to see how it is.
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 22, 2012, 01:11 PM
not if you set them further apart......if u want to cover water to find fish, set them up a good distance from each other. i like to do a line. then whatever flag or flags is consistently going up, i start relocating and setting up by them
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 22, 2012, 03:39 PM
If you are going for salmon .... ya need to set them tipups pretty far cause they will tangle em all up when they run.
 ;)
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 22, 2012, 03:58 PM
I ahd a pike do that this season  I had one flag fly when i got to it the other one flew up then the next one.     Let's just say its a real mess. 
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 22, 2012, 04:01 PM
so the lesson here, dont put too much line on the spool, this way they cant run far  :)
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 22, 2012, 06:47 PM
Lol   something like that.   
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Feb 22, 2012, 07:32 PM
A lantern and a decent headlamp are key.
I have a 4 man cube and a buddy heater that I've stayed out in before. Just be sure to stake all those hubs down good. Bought a fold up cot for $50 at Wally world tonight. It's going to make a world of difference if I try to actually catch some zzz's, but I don't see this thing lasting 10 trips.It's junk. I do have an extra 5x5 Clam portable I could bring if someone wants to use it for the day.
if you are talking about the ozark trail one it is cheaper, but it is great for ice camping. It may last longera bit longer than 10 uses though.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 22, 2012, 08:56 PM
Any report on how thick the ice is? Is it safe for ATV's for this weekend?
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 23, 2012, 07:24 AM
Sorry guys, I can't go.  I just found out my wife's family is throwing together a congrats your pregnant party for my wife(she doesn't know about the party, its a surprise) and it this sunday.  :P I guess another time for me.  :-\ :'(
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 23, 2012, 08:06 AM
Sorry guys, I can't go.  I just found out my wife's family is throwing together a congrats your pregnant party for my wife(she doesn't know about the party, its a surprise) and it this sunday.  :P I guess another time for me.  :-\ :'(
Well, congrats are definitely in order.
I feel for you man. One of those things you hate to admit, you'd probably rather go fishing.
We'll meet up another time for sure.
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 23, 2012, 08:26 AM
Look's like we will have a little of the white stuff  on the ground for the gathering.    Should i bring the taboggan so we can have races down the hill next to the launch.  ;D
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 23, 2012, 08:39 AM
YES!!!!!!!!
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 23, 2012, 08:43 AM
Well, congrats are definitely in order.
I feel for you man. One of those things you hate to admit, you'd probably rather go fishing.

Man, you got that right.  ;D
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 23, 2012, 09:02 AM
Congrat's on the baby.  I have a 5 month old and been loving every minute of it.       
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 23, 2012, 09:10 AM
Congrat's on the baby.  I have a 5 month old and been loving every minute of it.       

Thank you. its our first.  Its a miracle we're even having one.  My wife is a 4 time brain cancer survivor and the doctors told her the chances of her having kids was very low.
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Post by: zAc on Feb 23, 2012, 10:47 AM
Congrats ROY
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Post by: nitzer on Feb 23, 2012, 10:49 AM
congrats roy
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Feb 23, 2012, 10:54 AM
I have a 6 month old girl and I too enjoy every minute...well...most minutes anyhow. Funny.....really funny once they hit that laugh at everything stage. Good stuff though.
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 23, 2012, 11:00 AM
But wait till they are 15 and get mouthy and think they know everything... ;D ;D   
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 23, 2012, 11:08 AM
But wait till they are 15 and get mouthy and think they know everything... ;D ;D

15??? Mine did that at 12!!! They are all grown and the 30 year old just last year was amazed how smart I have gotten lately. He no longer knows it all. The other three, can't wait until they turn 29! LOL.
CONGRATS, ROY!
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Post by: carpy on Feb 23, 2012, 03:03 PM
CONGRATS ROY  :clap: :clap: :clap:
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 23, 2012, 03:25 PM
15? crap mine daughter is 3 and my son is 6 and they KNOW IT ALL, ask them.
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 23, 2012, 04:34 PM
question, a serious one.
so i am still not sure whether i am going but if i will go, i am thinking to go friday after work and get there by 12am or so.  is there anyone that is planning to be there friday/saturday and fish at night?
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Feb 23, 2012, 05:04 PM
I am planning on leaving after work friday and overnighting friday night and saturday night. I will likely be the only shack out there so I will be hard to miss. Big red eskimo hub shack. If you are going to be there let me know. I also have a few extra tipups for you to use if you would like.
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Post by: combsey on Feb 23, 2012, 05:38 PM
Fished there today and it was slow.    We ( me,bluemountainlaker, and beaver1080) fished in the deep hole.  Marked fish but no takers on the jiggs.    There was 13 to 15 inches and wheelers on the lake today.  Should of brought mine it would of saved a long walk
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 23, 2012, 07:50 PM
question, a serious one.
so i am still not sure whether i am going but if i will go, i am thinking to go friday after work and get there by 12am or so.  is there anyone that is planning to be there friday/saturday and fish at night?

If all goes well, I'll be there mid day, friday. Look for the black Eskimo Ice Cube shanty and the ATV with tracks (instead of wheels).
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 23, 2012, 07:51 PM
I am planning on leaving after work friday and overnighting friday night and saturday night. I will likely be the only shack out there so I will be hard to miss. Big red eskimo hub shack. If you are going to be there let me know. I also have a few extra tipups for you to use if you would like.

See my response to Russian Bear. I don't know the lake. Where are you planning to set up, so I can be somewhere near ya?
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 23, 2012, 07:54 PM
Forgot to mention: Since some folks are arriving after dark, look for red and green (small) lights and glow sticks. I put them on my shanty and ATV to keep from getting run over in the dark by sleds. My shanty is black and hard to spot after sunset otherwise.
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Feb 23, 2012, 08:29 PM
I dont really know the lake either, but I do have navionics on my phone. i figured we could set up in close to 40 foot of water. I do see that if we go about a half mile NE of the boat launch, we have an area that covers from about 20' to 140' in about .2 miles. Up to you guys though.
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 24, 2012, 12:46 AM
I dont really know the lake either, but I do have navionics on my phone. i figured we could set up in close to 40 foot of water. I do see that if we go about a half mile NE of the boat launch, we have an area that covers from about 20' to 140' in about .2 miles. Up to you guys though.
I thought the same thing. That way I can do some perching when I get frustrated with the lakers. ;D
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 24, 2012, 05:53 AM
Not too far out from the boat launch you hit 20-40 fow. We fished there a few years back during a contest and were catching lakers. If all goes ok, I will be there Sunday and someone can get us into jigging some smelts.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 24, 2012, 07:00 AM
Half mile north of the launch it is, for me. I'm heading out as soon as I can get the car loaded up.  See ya'll there!
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Post by: Raquettedacker on Feb 24, 2012, 07:03 AM
Have a great trip guys...   Take lots of pictures......
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Post by: afwrestler1986 on Feb 24, 2012, 07:53 AM
I should be there by 7 tonight if all goes well.
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 24, 2012, 08:11 AM

  I will be up saturday evening at some point.         Anyone have truck's out on the ice?       
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Post by: beaver1080 on Feb 24, 2012, 08:21 AM
gl guys, hope you have better luck than bluemountainlaker, combsey and myself did yesterday
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 24, 2012, 10:22 AM
hows the weather there now?  its been raining in NYC all night/morning.
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 24, 2012, 10:34 AM
Anybody out on the ice tonight better have your shanty chained down tight.  Wind advisory 50mph gust.      Saturday night and Sunday look's like it's going to be decent.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 24, 2012, 12:26 PM
I'm there .8miles north of the launch, middle of the lake just past the white trailer. Caution! Pressure ridges right and left about 200 yards, open water about 500 yards north of me. Look for ATV with tracks. Black portable shanty. Don't respond to this as my wife is posting for me at home. See you there!
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Post by: combsey on Feb 24, 2012, 01:24 PM
wow hes way north   thats a walk for anybody without wheels
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 24, 2012, 01:34 PM
Yeah the gathering is gonna be close closer to shore.   People can fish where ever they want but I will have my shanty set up between the launch and fowler rd.  Of that little point.   I have got a few small pike and lakers from that area before.   Got to much stuff to be treking across  the lake.   I am sure prchslyr and I will find a decent spot once we get there.    Pretty sure no one will have a problem finding us.   With a table and grill all set up we will look like a base camp. lol
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 24, 2012, 01:39 PM
I might have to bail on the over night. I'm going to have an issue getting up there at a decent hour Saturday. I'd rather not have to walk on in the dark not knowing the lake well.
If you don't see me there Saturday night I will be there by 6:30 Sunday morning. I'll have a bunch of meat and at least a bag of wood from a gas station to throw in the pile. Are you still bringing a barrel shawn?
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 24, 2012, 01:46 PM
hey combsey    jamey said he is gonna show us what perch slaying is all about this weekend.   I was told that last weekend at brant to but  um wait all we caught was a tan.  :roflmao:   we may have to get some side bets going.   Jamey said he taught you everything you know so it should be a good battle.  But his skill was not proved to me  ;D     ok ok i will save the smack talk for the ice.     Should I  wear my cup so i am protected from the ball busting lol


Are you going to be there at normal persons time of 6:30am  or warrensburg  6:30 which in normal time is 8am    :roflmao: 

Yup i got the barrel all made up did that the other night.
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Post by: prchslyr on Feb 24, 2012, 03:17 PM
Oh snap! I did in fact put a few dink perch on the ice that day.
You would have seen more than one if you weren't snoozing in the shack half the day.  ;D
I'll have the other guys keep track for me while you're sleeping. ;D It's on!
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 24, 2012, 03:25 PM
 I guess landing anything out of brant is a feat so i :bow:   to your dink perch that you caught  " right after i left".     ;D.          With stewarts right there i should be able to funnel enough coffee into me to stay awake lol.
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Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 24, 2012, 04:42 PM
Yea, I am north, but there are a lot of shanties between here and the boat launch, forcing me north. Any body needs a ride out, call me. 518-383-3549. I'll leave the phone on in the morning.



WARNING111 Encon was just here. He checked EVERYTHING1 Even called in my ATV plate number and said he would be back in the morning. Beware.


Weather report: snowing very hard with some rain mixed in.  See you in the mornimg.
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 24, 2012, 05:03 PM
I hope someone will still be there on Sunday AM when we get there.  Lots of ice still and the shore is tight?
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Post by: RussianBear on Feb 24, 2012, 05:28 PM
Yea, I am north, but there are a lot of shanties between here and the boat launch, forcing me north. Any body needs a ride out, call me. 518-383-3549. I'll leave the phone on in the morning.



WARNING111 Encon was just here. He checked EVERYTHING1 Even called in my ATV plate number and said he would be back in the morning. Beware.


Weather report: snowing very hard with some rain mixed in.  See you in the mornimg.

Who is encon?
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Post by: o2rmk800 on Feb 24, 2012, 05:34 PM
dec, the men in green.
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 24, 2012, 05:35 PM
Just doing their job. if you're legal then nothing to worry about.
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Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 24, 2012, 05:41 PM
Everyone is still meeting sunday tho right seems like most of u are going sat...
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Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 24, 2012, 05:41 PM
Sunday is the gathering so i hope someone is around.     
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Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 24, 2012, 05:47 PM
Roy, I'm starting to think you are avoiding fishing with me :-\  ???.....live down the road from me and we still haven't broke ice together.... >:( ::)
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Post by: adkRoy on Feb 24, 2012, 06:00 PM
Roy, I'm starting to think you are avoiding fishing with me :-\  ???.....live down the road from me and we still haven't broke ice together.... >:( ::)

Sorry bud. just a crazy year.  :wacko:
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: combsey on Feb 24, 2012, 06:23 PM
I'm glad Jamey taught me everything since his biggest pike and laker both came off my tip ups  :o.   I'll be bringing just my jig sticks and flasher.  No tip ups but I will be hopefully getting into the smelt for the people who put tip ups out     I'll have one of my wheelers.  Probally a red Suzuki with racks on it so if you see me in the parking lot off loading don't be afraid to say hi or ask for a lift.   D
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 24, 2012, 07:51 PM
hey combsey    jamey said he is gonna show us what perch slaying is all about this weekend.   I was told that last weekend at brant to but  um wait all we caught was a tan.  :roflmao:   we may have to get some side bets going.   Jamey said he taught you everything you know so it should be a good battle.  But his skill was not proved to me  ;D     ok ok i will save the smack talk for the ice.     Should I  wear my cup so i am protected from the ball busting lol


Are you going to be there at normal persons time of 6:30am  or warrensburg  6:30 which in normal time is 8am    :roflmao: 

Yup i got the barrel all made up did that the other night.

roundlakeNY you are one rolicking dude I see - have to meet you. I hope my level of intoxication on Sunday is minimal when we first meet, otherwise your opinion of me might be biased   ::)

OK to %$#@ with Jamey, he is a good sport , because he is def. a fishing maniac. Feeds everyone well with his perch and crappie catches, and can hammer lakers on LG when there is ice. Hope he is not on Warrensburg time on Sunday ! I have not decided yet how early I am going to start drinking on Sunday. Social events usually cause me to want to get primed early, and often. If I get too close to open water, don't try to save me, I have an ex-wife, so it's OK to let me go .  ;) ;D :tipup:
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: combsey on Feb 24, 2012, 08:44 PM
No I will bring the ramps this time lol
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: RussianBear on Feb 24, 2012, 09:25 PM
is it still snowing and how much snow is on the ground/roads.  i got a rear wheel drive car and it s@cks in snow, dont want to slide all over the road and end up in a ditch or accident.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 24, 2012, 11:17 PM
I better bring a extra sd card  lol         dfuller    good chance i will be watching the sun come up with a top popped     
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 25, 2012, 08:42 AM
is it still snowing and how much snow is on the ground/roads.  i got a rear wheel drive car and it s@cks in snow, dont want to slide all over the road and end up in a ditch or accident.


THey should have the road's cleared.  They do a decent job with the main road's.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 25, 2012, 09:06 AM
No I will bring the ramps this time lol
Or you could bring Chuck Norris....
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 25, 2012, 10:04 AM
     So I got the truck loaded. Both 22 gallon gas tanks are filled. :o should be on the road by 1:30-2:00.   Making a stop at 307 for something's.    Anyone that want's get a hold of me feel free to give a call or text   518-692-7032.   Or if you need anything at 307 on my way up for the guys out there already. 
     

Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 25, 2012, 10:28 AM
     So I got the truck loaded. Both 22 gallon gas tanks are filled. :o should be on the road by 1:30-2:00.   Making a stop at 307 for something's.    Anyone that want's get a hold of me feel free to give a call or text   518-692-7032.   Or if you need anything at 307 on my way up for the guys out there already. 
     
Good luck on the ice man tonight man! I will see you guys' in the AM.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 25, 2012, 10:31 AM

 :tipup:  :tipup:  :tipup:
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 25, 2012, 08:49 PM
truck is all packed the saratoga boys will be up there around 6 630 gonna be a blast. dont think iv ever had this much stuff on one trip
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 25, 2012, 08:57 PM
truck is all packed the saratoga boys will be up there around 6 630 gonna be a blast. dont think iv ever had this much stuff on one trip
Sweet man. I'll be up at about the same time.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 25, 2012, 08:59 PM
got the wood too might need help hauling it out... unless we just wanna head back to the truck when needed. just look for me in the blue tundra with a clam sticker. ill have my brown carhart vest and a red case hat... see ya then
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 25, 2012, 09:40 PM
got the wood too might need help hauling it out... unless we just wanna head back to the truck when needed. just look for me in the blue tundra with a clam sticker. ill have my brown carhart vest and a red case hat... see ya then
Cool man. I drive a black Ford Escape. I'll be in green Arctic Armor.
I'll also have my girlfriend with me. You won't miss us, she's a bit taller than I.  ;D
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 25, 2012, 09:43 PM
Hahah alright we got the nanook and possably a shappel
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: afwrestler1986 on Feb 26, 2012, 07:50 PM
Had a great time meeting everyone today. Good food, good people, and fish.....ing. Great time.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 26, 2012, 07:53 PM
Had a great time meeting everyone today. Good food, good people, and fish.....ing. Great time.


I second that emotion! Very cool! No pun intended.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 26, 2012, 08:48 PM
had a great trip out. had fun ate some good food and B.S.'d. seen probaly the most elusive trout caught on a tip up iv ever seen ;) ... great meeting you folk plan on doing this again. not much fish on the ice if any but fun.... thought this would be the perfect song to end the day with.....

Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 26, 2012, 08:50 PM
It was good meeting you all. I had a great time too.
Nubie or not, you are a hardcore dude for camping out in those conditions for 2 days. Much respect to you and afwrestler for sure.
Iceneck iced 2 smallies, I iced one smelt. Jimmy Claude came to fish, and fish he did! Took us to school with the dink perch when everyone else did about as poor as we could have. Had all I could do to not cut a hole on the other side of his bucket.  ;D Thank you for the tips and tricks Jimmy, seriously.
Big thanks to RounlakeNY and his old man for doing so much out there. It really helped turn it into a shindig.
I look forward to your guys' pics and videos. I'm missing my USB cable, of course. It'll be a slight delay on the pics I have.  :-\ Just be careful which one's go where.  ;)
I'm sorry, but man was I proud for pulling off that prank!  Thank you Danny for taking that one for the team, and well might I add! PPffffttt!!!! I'm going to be laughing at random over that one for a while. "Fish on!!!"  I knew I was pushing it with that one, but I hope everyone else got as much of a kick out of it as I did. I'm still apologizing to the better half for not getting her out of the shanty when I did it. Be careful snoozing when you fish with me. You never know what you're going to end up catching on a tipup.  ;) Please be careful with this one on here fellas.  ;D
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 27, 2012, 01:09 AM
I had a good time socializing with everyone today. I came really close to getting my first skunk of the season today. Only 1 flag today but a memorable one. It was the tipup I have set up with 2 hooks about 3 feet apart to see if it is possible to get 2 perch on a single flag.

I have caught 1 perch at a time on this tipup before, but today history was made with it - I caught my first double-header   :o  :tipup: on it, so yes I proved it can be done! It is an old worn out , green tip-up that,in order to work, the flag band has to be " cocked " just right or else the flag will not release off the catch   ;)

Jamey, are you referring to dumping my beer into my minnows to see them swimming drunk, when you mentioned the prank ?  ::)
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 27, 2012, 01:17 AM
Jamey, you made it there today by 6:30 as you said you would - 6:30 Warrensburg time ( stolen from RoundlakeNY )  ::)
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2012, 07:41 AM
Danny, I now can say I have seen someone ice the elusive two headed trout.  An 18"er  too, according to Laura. ;)  All kidding aside, It was a great time. Hope I passed along some good tips to you guys. On our next meet you all should have those hole covers!.. I will post up some pics some time today. I will have to leave the Trout off, cause .... you know.... everyone will converge on the town looking to ice one for them selves! ;)

What happened to Russian Bear and Iceballs?
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 27, 2012, 08:08 AM
I'm sorry Jimmy, I had to dump just one word.  ;D
Think it would have gotten us in trouble. You'll see hole covers and one or two of those deadly weapons in my sled next time.

We were missing a few that I thought were showing up, but the curveball one week prior didn't help. I hope it wasn't the weather that scared anyone off. I was stoked to actually feel winter conditions this year!

That stupid trout is on my kitchen counter next to all the left over rolls.  :o Think I'm gonna have to find a better spot for it.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 27, 2012, 08:17 AM
    Hey guy's I had a great time I wish we had iced a couple decent fish but danny's one fish made the whole trip worth it.  ;D

        I got to give my  :bow:  to hardwaternubie  and afwrestler  those guy's toughed it out for two nights.  In some serious wind and snow.    I am feeling it today and I only spent one night.   
     
        I agree jamey,  jimmy came to fish and fish he did.    Now I see  why ADKRoy don't want to fish with him he make's you look like a nubie  ;D.   


   
         
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: adkRoy on Feb 27, 2012, 08:21 AM
    Hey guy's I had a great time I wish we had iced a couple decent fish but danny's one fish made the whole trip worth it.  ;D

        I got to give my  :bow:  to hardwaternubie  and afwrestler  those guy's toughed it out for two nights.  In some serious wind and snow.    I am feeling it today and I only spent one night.   
     
        I agree jamey,  jimmy came to fish and fish he did.    Now I see  why ADKRoy don't want to fish with him he make's you look like a nubie  ;D.   
   
         

I just can't compete against that mountain man!  (I think its his beard)
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2012, 08:40 AM
You guys are too kind....I don't mean to suck all the Mojo out of the air :whistle:

Anyone hear how Combsie made out?

 RoundlakeNY, Yeah that was me Flying by you on 87, beeping and flashing my lights.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 27, 2012, 08:46 AM
Yeah I saw ya,  If i keep it at 55 I can sqweak 8-10mpg out of her. lol       
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2012, 08:48 AM
I was looking to be taught from the "SmeltMaster" Roy.  My wife was watching a cooking show Sat. night on how to pan fry Smelts....Coincidence. .. I think not! 
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2012, 08:50 AM
Yeah I saw ya,  If i keep it at 55 I can sqweak 8-10mpg out of her. lol       

And those Grills get wings above 60!

Thanks again! You Guys did a fantastic job putting this together.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: roundlakeNY on Feb 27, 2012, 09:02 AM

Dfuller hard at work.
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/roundlakeNY/100_1162.jpg)

(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/roundlakeNY/100_1166.jpg)

jimmy's  catches of the day,  These fish were inside out that's why they were kept.
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/roundlakeNY/100_1159.jpg)

Lunch courtesy of Prchslyr
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/roundlakeNY/100_1157.jpg)
Jimmy's Monster of the day
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/roundlakeNY/100_1156.jpg)
My base camp.
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/roundlakeNY/100_1151.jpg)
Iceneck's camp
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/roundlakeNY/100_1150.jpg)
Jimmy's camp to the left  and hardwaternubie & afwrestler to the right.
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/roundlakeNY/100_1148.jpg)
combsey
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/roundlakeNY/100_1147.jpg)
prchslyr
(http://i1088.photobucket.com/albums/i336/roundlakeNY/100_1146.jpg)
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: combsey on Feb 27, 2012, 09:23 AM
yeah sorry i had to bail early  broke a tooth and the pain was rough  so im out till wednesday  :-\ were they have to do a root canal on it  not looking forward to that     anyways it was nice to put a face with some names and hope to meet up this weekend at the tourney
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 27, 2012, 09:46 AM
Thanks for catching all those pics!
Might as well make a party out of the tourney next weekend too.
I'm down for Sunday if you guys' want to coordinate.

Hope all goes well with the tooth man. That's one type of pain that can incapacitate a dude. Relief is coming my friend.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2012, 03:54 PM
Here are the pics I can post......
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/032.jpg)AFWrestler
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/033.jpg)DFuller
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/034.jpg)Prchslayer
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/036.jpg)Inside RoundlakeNY's Hub... PapaRoundlakeNY, Nubie, Ms. Prchslayer
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/037.jpg)Fully catered lunch
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/038.jpg)RoundlakeNY has skills!
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/040.jpg)RoundlakeNY and Iceneck at the fire
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2012, 04:03 PM
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/047.jpg)Stripped at the hole Again....
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/041.jpg)On the Board (Wall of Shame)
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/039.jpg)Fire Tenders
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/042.jpg)Puking perches... Yes there were perch at 55 fow!
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/049-Copy.jpg)Mr Universe
(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg176/jimclaude/044.jpg)Fish On????
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2012, 04:11 PM
The rest of the pics are of the contraversal trout... If you want, I can send them... Prchslyr, can I PM them?
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: afwrestler1986 on Feb 27, 2012, 04:18 PM
http://main.aol.com/2012/02/23/two-headed-trout-idaho_n_1299396.html (http://main.aol.com/2012/02/23/two-headed-trout-idaho_n_1299396.html)
 @)

Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2012, 05:09 PM
Oh. That two headed Trouts!
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 27, 2012, 05:26 PM
RB, missed you hope all is well.... ???
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: RussianBear on Feb 27, 2012, 05:45 PM
sorry guys, i really wanted to come but i was checking the weather and it was showing snow in your area and my car s@cks to drive in snow, bmw backwheel drive, a little bit of snow and it starts to skid all over the place.  and its a 5 hour drive for me from NYC.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 27, 2012, 05:56 PM
Id love to see the trout pic again :P fun times if u have it pm me and send it in email
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: prchslyr on Feb 27, 2012, 06:42 PM
The rest of the pics are of the contraversal trout... If you want, I can send them... Prchslyr, can I PM them?
Hmmm... Better not to be safe.
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: WARRIOR_ON_ICE on Feb 27, 2012, 09:17 PM
I'm still having sweet dreams about the fish I caught  :o
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: mealworm on Feb 28, 2012, 07:23 AM
so i saw a video of a 2 headed trout........classic  :roflmao: :thumbsup: :whistle: >:D
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 28, 2012, 12:45 PM
The Guys were getting flags all day but no hook ups until Dfuller "iced em"
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: IceNeck9292 on Feb 28, 2012, 03:44 PM
wait who took the video ? thats better then the pics lol still looking for them if anyones got them and the vid if possible message me...
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: Hardwaternubie53 on Feb 28, 2012, 04:55 PM
Thanks for the kind words and the GREAT advice about fishing. I learned a LOT! I'll be trying to get to Sinclair point this weekend. Is that where yo all are going to be? Where are you parking?
Title: Re: New York IS Gathering 2012!!!
Post by: jimmyclaude on Feb 28, 2012, 05:03 PM
Nubie, Is that for Sacandaga?... If I can make it, I'll be with the guys I usually fish with.... unless they bail on me.