Author Topic: RAIN (Read 8972 times)

BIGDEERHUNTER63 · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 10, 2023, 03:42 PM »

Put a fork into it with the rain coming the season is toast for most of PA. .There may be a few places at high elevations that have a bare minimum of ice , but that bare min. for me is 6 in . Better luck next season .

RuttNutt · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 10, 2023, 08:58 PM »

Quote from: BIGDEERHUNTER63 on Jan 10, 2023, 03:42 PM

Put a fork into it with the rain coming the season is toast for most of PA. .There may be a few places at high elevations that have a bare minimum of ice , but that bare min. for me is 6 in . Better luck next season .

Wow! Some folks give up way too easily! 🙄. We’re barely into January and you are writing off the season already? 🤨

I just checked the reports page and guys were still fishing on several lakes (TODAY)in Tioga County- one report said a dozen guys.

And looking at the forecast towards the end of the month, it looks very good- I’m betting I’ll be back on the ice by Groundhog Day! 😜

fishon814 · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 11, 2023, 07:04 AM »

I don't know what this guys jam is.......I'm assuming he's well over 400#'s and can't leave his computer chair. I fished 3 different lakes in my area in 4 days after his original prognostication that the RAIN would wash them out........for my finale I drove to Maryland and found well over 8" of ice and caught this stringer of tasty critters!!!! Like I said before I'm glad I don't live/fish where he does lol maybe there's a reason he calls himself BIGdeerhunter63

capt.crappie · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 11, 2023, 07:40 AM »

I’m not sticking a fork in it yet. I have hope that we will get ice to fish yet. Few years ago we had a very similar winter & just like that we got ice to fish. It was short lived & a 2 hours drive. But It can happen. It’s only Jan 11th

fishon814 · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 11, 2023, 08:36 AM »

Quote from: capt.crappie on Jan 11, 2023, 07:40 AM

I’m not sticking a fork in it yet. I have hope that we will get ice to fish yet. Few years ago we had a very similar winter & just like that we got ice to fish. It was short lived & a 2 hours drive. But It can happen. It’s only Jan 11th

AGREED!

PaCarpboy · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 11, 2023, 05:33 PM »

That's right Rutt. Plenty more sausage-egg and cheese sandwiches to cook and eat on the ice yet.

RuttNutt · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 11, 2023, 07:20 PM »

Yes! And plenty of those “fancy” panfish to catch! 😜

1MOFISH · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 11, 2023, 08:09 PM »

speaking of rain tomorrows forecast 54 degrees and rain 46 today and light rain cant cut a break i agree the season taint' over yet
GOD BLESS
mo

dohall21 · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 11, 2023, 08:52 PM »

last year in toga county I wasn't on the ice until January 10th so this year hasn't been too bad I think.

BIGDEERHUNTER63 · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 11, 2023, 09:37 PM »

Quote from: fishon814 on Jan 11, 2023, 07:04 AM

I don't know what this guys jam is.......I'm assuming he's well over 400#'s and can't leave his computer chair. I fished 3 different lakes in my area in 4 days after his original prognostication that the RAIN would wash them out........for my finale I drove to Maryland and found well over 8" of ice and caught this stringer of tasty critters!!!! Like I said before I'm glad I don't live/fish where he does lol maybe there's a reason he calls himself BIGdeerhunter63

Well thanks for the personal attack . I have been on the ice this year and yes i have killed over 75 deer 3 this year, all on public ground . We fished Rose Valley right before Christmas , but I have been hunting with the bow and flintlock since waiting for it to get cold again . I have been ice fishing a long time since the late 70s , in several states as well as hunting in New York and Virginia .I have a 2021 Lowe Rough neck with a 80 hp. jet for shallow water and a 17.5 Fish Hawk Crestliner with a 140 hp. Suzuki , a 2020 f150 Lariat , a 2021 Ford Explorer , and another 2004 F150 for a spare truck when the ice season is over I will be fishing from the boats and camping in my 2020 - 30 ft. camper. By the way all I own was paid for with cash and I have been a student of the weather for 55 years and yes I had my fat a$$ out of the computer chair today because the wife and I went to York Haven to watch my 2 grandchildren . IF YOUR LIFE WAS 1/2 AS GOOD AS MINE YOU WOULD BE A HAPPY MAN .

rdhammah · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 11, 2023, 09:38 PM »

all open water here in central and eastern MA. ice is scarce all the way up to Toronto Canada

fishon814 · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 05:47 AM »

Quote from: BIGDEERHUNTER63 on Jan 11, 2023, 09:37 PM

Well thanks for the personal attack . I have been on the ice this year and yes i have killed over 75 deer 3 this year, all on public ground . We fished Rose Valley right before Christmas , but I have been hunting with the bow and flintlock since waiting for it to get cold again . I have been ice fishing a long time since the late 70s , in several states as well as hunting in New York and Virginia .I have a 2021 Lowe Rough neck with a 80 hp. jet for shallow water and a 17.5 Fish Hawk Crestliner with a 140 hp. Suzuki , a 2020 f150 Lariat , a 2021 Ford Explorer , and another 2004 F150 for a spare truck when the ice season is over I will be fishing from the boats and camping in my 2020 - 30 ft. camper. By the way all I own was paid for with cash and I have been a student of the weather for 55 years and yes I had my fat a$$ out of the computer chair today because the wife and I went to York Haven to watch my 2 grandchildren . IF YOUR LIFE WAS 1/2 AS GOOD AS MINE YOU WOULD BE A HAPPY MAN .

Well then.......let me know when it's gonna RAIN again 🤣

Spider1 · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 06:39 AM »

enough of the personal attacks. No-one comes here to be harassed.

digger953 · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 07:37 AM »

PaCarpboy · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 08:12 AM »

Good point Spider. There used to be another defunct site that promoted that..... We are all outdoor aficionados and should appreciate our common ground regardless of our opinions on the weather. Glad we don't take our computers onto the ice....well, I guess some do. Anyway, enjoy the rest of the season. Maybe we'll see each other out there. Stop by for a hot sandwich, but get there before Rutt Nutt eats them all.....couldn't resist buddy.
And Spider, we are good to go to the resort once it has safe ice. Was there last week and it was capped but they won't let you go out with less than 7". Those monster perch, bass, and crappie await! I'll keep you posted

jaeger80 · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 08:13 AM »

Quote from: Spider1 on Jan 12, 2023, 06:39 AM

enough of the personal attacks. No-one comes here to be harassed.

It's the dang weather's fault...its giving us all cabin fever and making us ornery...

Spider1 · « **Reply #46 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 09:34 AM »

you bet George, I can't say it's still early but we still got some time. Maybe we'll end up with ice into March or April! I haven't put my gear away yet so save me a sausage sandwich and keep it away from Rutt!

Aaaa, who am I kidding, go ahead Rutt, enjoy!

RuttNutt · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 10:28 AM »

I did Spider! You and Icehound missed out a couple weeks ago on Merli................. ..I had my own personal chef out there on the ice! 😜

NOBODY goes hungry when he’s around! 😎

And BTW, you guys can blame me for the bad weather this year.................I bought a new 8 man hub shelter just before the warmup and have yet to try it out! 🙄

PaCarpboy · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 10:44 AM »

For the record Spider, the ice at the resort was fishable by our standards. They just are overly cautious and won't let anyone on it unless you can drive a cattle hauler out there. You know...insurance and all.... We definitely need a good cold spell for everyone's sanity.

4seasonfishrman · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 10:52 AM »

It's thunderstorming where I live right now. You guys sure that I shouldn't throw the towel in on this ice season?

Spider1 · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 11:39 AM »

Quote from: 4seasonfishrman on Jan 12, 2023, 10:52 AM

It's thunderstorming where I live right now. You guys sure that I shouldn't throw the towel in on this ice season?

not yet. There's plenty of time left.

Spider1 · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 02:08 PM »

just took a look at the long range for the NE PA area. single digits by the end of the month and cold through most of Feb. Make sure you're ready when the ice forms.

BIGDEERHUNTER63 · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 02:59 PM »

Quote from: fishon814 on Jan 12, 2023, 05:47 AM

Well then.......let me know when it's gonna RAIN again 🤣

IT'S RAINING AGAIN

BIGDEERHUNTER63 · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 03:12 PM »

MD LIMIT IS 5 WALLEYES
PA LIMIT IS 6 WALLEYES
BUT WHAT I SEE IS 8 EYES ON THAT STRINGER OR AM I WRONG

Scranton Joe · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 03:31 PM »

Another unfortunate incident.

Link:
https://www.timesleader.com/news/1596050/bodies-of-two-brothers-recovered-from-pikes-creek-reservoir

PaCarpboy · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 04:40 PM »

Saw that on the news. Brothers went fishing together only to never return. What a shame and heartbreak for their families. RIP gents

mitcher · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 04:42 PM »

Very sad. RIP.

Spider1 · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 04:44 PM »

Quote from: Scranton Joe on Jan 12, 2023, 03:31 PM

Another unfortunate incident.

Link:
https://www.timesleader.com/news/1596050/bodies-of-two-brothers-recovered-from-pikes-creek-reservoir

yep, my wife just told me about that. Very sad. Went through the ice. Very sad. Be careful out there guys, there's no such thing as "safe ice".

capt.crappie · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 12, 2023, 06:41 PM »

Very sad to see fellow ice fishermen loose their lives. Doing something we really enjoy doing. Prayers too the family for their loss.

RuttNutt · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 13, 2023, 07:47 AM »

REALLY sad to hear............... especially considering in most cases it could be avoided! (Float suit/pics/spud bar)

Prayers to the men and their family! 🙏🙏🙏

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Author Topic: RAIN (Read 8972 times)