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Title: Pics from today's scouting trip.....
Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 07, 2008, 08:55 PM
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/mudlakewalkers/random/bakerlakealmostfroze.jpg) 3 stages of ice, 4 inches, thin crust, open water.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/mudlakewalkers/random/bakerlake.jpg) same lake, my FAVORITE lake around!  Big gills, lots of em, and not a cottage on the whole lake!  Reminds me of being in canada

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/mudlakewalkers/random/jessesliding.jpg)  Sliding on the ice at the launch!!!! 

I did find some fishable ice tho, heading out either tomarrow or tuesday for the first trip of the year.  Good luck guys, ice season is upon us! May your lines be tight and rods bent!  BRING IT ON!
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Post by: initforfun on Dec 07, 2008, 09:06 PM
Sarge300 and myself got out and did some scouting today as well. We found pretty much the same conditions as you stated.  Good luck to ya Vex and let us know how you do!  Brendan
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Post by: fishhead16 on Dec 07, 2008, 09:07 PM
And may you take ah me to though lake!!!
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 07, 2008, 09:12 PM
We're close initforfun!  If we could just get some cold weather without snow we'd be golden!  The part i wanna fish of that lake is froze, just no way to get to it........  Maybe i could through the woods tho... GOnna have to try it!

Fishhead, when it locks up and gets good and solid i'll take ya! You wont beleive it, its an awesome lake.  I fish 2 lakes that are just like that.  No cottages, surrounded by woods, reminds me of canada!!

Do i haveta take the ice gear to ur place next wk, or wont you have fishable ice yet?
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Post by: fishhead16 on Dec 07, 2008, 09:16 PM
Bring poles, no auger......oh,hey can you bring a ahhh life jacket? :woot: :roflmao:
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 07, 2008, 09:18 PM
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life jacket?
  I might call dan and see if i can borrow his floating ice suit ;D Then i can fish on 1/4" if i wanna.. Just gonna have to bring a BUNCH of handwarmers.  Where did you fish yesterday?? Please tell me u didnt really drill a hole at the end of the dock and fish off the dock....  Even tho it wouldnt surprise me if you did.
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Post by: mr.bartender on Dec 07, 2008, 09:32 PM
i am on the mich/ohio ine. got 3 inches on the pond but don't want to fish this! i want to go "out"! it's coming fellas. it's comin.
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 07, 2008, 09:45 PM
lol!! "bartender i've really done it this time, broke paroll to have myself a good time, when i got home it was 6 am the door was locked so i kicked it in."  When i seen ur name thats the song that popped into my head!! Good deal!  I kno what ur sayin tho Mr.  My pond is fishable also, will pry fish it tomarrow just to scratch the itch a little, but i really wanna get on some lakes...

Me n a buddy are gettin all the shanties, augers and rods out tomarrow to get everything ready to go for wednesday.
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Post by: C P on Dec 07, 2008, 09:55 PM
Your getting your gear out for the first time tomorrow!?!?  Are you kidding I bought 4 new reels all new line about 100 teardrops a new auger and a scoop. Ive been dieing for this for aobut 3 weeks now.
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 07, 2008, 09:58 PM
Dont worry, i've been buying enough crap, 3 more ice blue rod/reel combos are all spooled up with button thread.  vex's are charged, just havent got the other rods out, or the shanties.  Been too busy deer huntin and even workin!!!! :o
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 07, 2008, 10:02 PM
What the Heck Redneck!

I see you had no spud in your hand...you just jump up and down a few times to see if it is o.k.?  Vexy if that is you in the pics.....you could use a few good meals.  I have a few new lakes for you to try this year...in our stomping grounds.  That is a nice pic of !@#$ lake.  
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Post by: C P on Dec 07, 2008, 10:27 PM
Shanty? What the hell you need a shanty for? Some kinda girl or what?

Yea I got 2 more rods and new gun! Plan on wackin another doe in few weeks to keep the freezer nice and full!
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 07, 2008, 10:28 PM
no that aint me, its my buddy!  I had the spud in the back of the truck, but its much more interesting to just go runnin out there and see how far you can make it!!  Its not #$%$ lake RC. Its the lake me, u, bricker, and uriah fished that one day after **** lake kicked out ARSES that day!  That was the day i almost ran into the 4 wheeler... :o  

What lakes ya got to try out? Shoot me a pm to see if i know any of em. O yea, and i just remember, i have 1 new lake we gotta try this year too, should be a good one for pannies and the ever sought after WALLEYE!!!!!
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 07, 2008, 10:32 PM
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Shanty? What the hell you need a shanty for? Some kinda girl or what?

I dont go ice fishing to get cold, i go to catch fish (right RC??)  Plus i dont want everybody know how we're doing, and they cant see inside the shanty.  Our freezer is done filled right up with venison.  I got 4 deer in there, dad has 1, and sister has 1, i'll try and kill 1 maybe 2 more does and call it a year for the deer.
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Post by: Hollywood703 on Dec 08, 2008, 07:07 AM
Mr vex, you guys hunting state land down there? My first year bow hunting, and am anxious to put something in my freezer as I dont gun Hunt.
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Post by: fishhead16 on Dec 08, 2008, 08:05 AM
Mr vex, you guys hunting state land down there? My first year bow hunting, and am anxious to put something in my freezer as I dont gun Hunt.
I belive he just uses a Buick!!! ;D
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 08, 2008, 10:46 AM
I dont hunt state woods Hollywood.  I thought about it this year, did some scouting in Allegan state woods and found some real good acorn ridges and thick bedding areas with lots of buck sign.  Just never made it around to hunting them at all.  I hunt all private property.  I have 2 seperate farms up north i lease totalling 100 acres, and 4 good permission spots around home.  I dont gun hunt past opening day, maybe 1 or 2 times after that to kill a doe, then the bow comes back out, this is the first year in 5 yrs i've killed more than 1 deer with a gun.  2 does with a gun, buck and a doe with my bow.  NOw im back to strict bowhunting again.
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 02:59 PM
My freezer is still way to full now.  Been stuffin' it with venison.  I kinda wonder were in the heck I am going to put all the fish I am going to catch this year?  I actively fill about 3 freezers a year.  Between blueberries, venison, pork, and fish.....well the economy won't keep me from going hungry this year.  And I know there are some guys out there that will cry about me being a game hog.  But I say it is all in your priorities.  I do exercise QDM and that entails bringing the doe population in check. (which I have had little success in controlling that) But I try, and there is quite a bit of doe meat in the freezer. As for the fish...I caught them over a half a dozen lakes the have public access on them.  And the pork ...well I helped a farmer out with a hog that broke its leg. 
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 08, 2008, 03:10 PM
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And I know there are some guys out there that will cry about me being a game hog.  But I say it is all in your priorities.  I do exercise QDM and that entails bringing the doe population in check.

Wont be hearing no complaining from me RC.  As long as im not accused of being a game hog neither will you! I sure am ready to stack up the fish tho! Venison is stacked, need some fresh fillets!
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 03:16 PM
I am thinkning of having a fish fry soon.  I will have to pretend that I just caught them.  I have about 200-300 left.  That will just get me to the new ice fishing season.
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 08, 2008, 03:18 PM
Yea we usually do a big ol fishpry the end of december with both sides of the whole family.. Its kinda funny actually, one side is really conservative and kinda laid back, and then there is the other side, the side i take after, roughneck beer drinkin rednecks!  Hopefully the "spec" lake freezes up quick this year, cant wait to get out there and hammer some pike and specs!
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Post by: quiter on Dec 08, 2008, 06:28 PM
I know im a little late but vex if you plan on putting RCs red suit on you need to gain some weight!
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 08, 2008, 07:44 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D  U hear the RC????
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Post by: fishhead16 on Dec 08, 2008, 08:32 PM
I know im a little late but vex if you plan on putting RCs red suit on you need to gain some weight!
If that aint the pot calling the kettle black!!!! :woot:
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 08:36 PM
Easy boys.......I am all muscle...except for the mid section. 
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 08:38 PM
Fight Club ...8:00 a.m. Gun lake state parking lot........

hmmm being a "husky" feller don't seem so bad now does it???

LOL
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 08, 2008, 08:41 PM
HAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!! Funny stuff! You set urself up for that one quiter! lol
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Post by: fishhead16 on Dec 08, 2008, 08:42 PM
Yea Im in shape,rounds a shape!
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 08:45 PM
Vex do you even work any more?
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 08:47 PM
Hey if I mail my fishing flask to one of you guys can you get Genz to sign it?
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 08, 2008, 08:50 PM
send it on over RC i'll have em sign it!  I would LOVE to be workin RC.....  Gotta save up some money for guide school.  We're inbtwn jobs right now, got one comin up tho that will keep me busy for a good month-month and a half.  As for now, im just screwin around....
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 08:52 PM
I just hate it when I am working and all my buddies are playin' around...and catchin' fish.  You going to be able to drive around in the pick-up this winter......or should I lease you the neon?
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Post by: fishhead16 on Dec 08, 2008, 08:54 PM
You can lease me the neon.
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 08:58 PM
You know that kills me.....last year i had the neon out smelt fishing...and you guys all snickered at me.  Now this year I have the Chevy crew cab...and you all are clammering over the neon.  Gas is $1.43 a gallon today...Diesel was$2.55.  Common guys have some honor....drive the truck.  I am sure Genz won't be rolling up in a neon...or anything else smaller than a V6
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 08, 2008, 09:01 PM
Nah i aint that bad off RC, i stashed away some cash during the summer. I'll catch some fish for ya this winter while you're in work RC.  Gonna be a slow winter for us, put in a good word for me at ur work, then i can come be ur BITC*
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 09:10 PM
I am not satisfied with my job....and I would not recommend this job to anyone......no work is better than this work.  Heck we could all move up to Alaska and start out own guide service.  It is either that or start our own sporting goods store.   We would put all these bems around here out of businesss.
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Post by: fishhead16 on Dec 08, 2008, 09:17 PM
We only snickered at you cuz you had 2 shantys in a neon with a buggie cord holding the door from flying open!!!!!! :o
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Post by: quiter on Dec 08, 2008, 09:19 PM
Ever heard of a1/2 ton neon.
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 09:24 PM
no...is that 3 neons humping...that would make 1/2 ton
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 08, 2008, 09:30 PM
lol where is that pic of the Neon loaded up with shanties???
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 08, 2008, 09:52 PM
Judas don't make me find that ...it is somewhere in the archives....april of last year....I am not going to drag those pics outa photobucket right now
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Post by: C P on Dec 11, 2008, 08:47 AM
Vex is gonna be ridin a frickin bike the way he keeps treatin that truck
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Post by: gillgetter02 on Dec 11, 2008, 11:23 AM
Hey, don't be posting pics of my honey hole! ;D  I did a double take when i saw the pics.. now we just need more snow to keep the cars out of the parking lot ::)
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 11, 2008, 01:43 PM
Thats a good lake aint it getter??  What part do you fish?

CP, its a truck, not a driveway ornament like so many of those darn pretty city boys treat em....  If i wanted a driveway ornament id get a car, but i dont.  I usually dont beat on her too bad, just the deer keep gettin in the way!  Although there was the time chasin coyotes through a chisel plowed cornfield.......
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Post by: fishhead16 on Dec 11, 2008, 02:05 PM


CP, its a truck, not a driveway ornament like so many of those darn pretty city boys treat em....  If i wanted a driveway ornament id get a car, but i dont.  I usually dont beat on her too bad, just the deer keep gettin in the way!  Although there was the time chasin coyotes through a chisel plowed cornfield.......
Now Vex.,this is not hard water related!! :nono: :callcops:
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Post by: DR.SPECKLER on Dec 11, 2008, 04:48 PM
yeh shouldnt this be in the michigan sound off board.lol
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Post by: C P on Dec 14, 2008, 10:43 AM
Vex ya hit a cement post at a BANK! How do you explain that?
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 14, 2008, 12:00 PM
im not trying to explain it... Just wasnt paying attention!  Something stupid happens to me everyday cuz i aint payin attention!
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 14, 2008, 12:10 PM
I know ...you don't pay much attention....that is why the coastguard...(me) has to follow you around ice fishing...someone has to haul your but out.
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 14, 2008, 01:40 PM
and i appreciate all the help RC!
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 14, 2008, 02:20 PM
I know if I go in ...all you boys are going to do is laugh...and call in the hover craft to haul me in.  Or we can just get a LLLLLLLLLLLLLOOOOOOOOO OOOONNNNNNNGGGGGGGGG rope and I can tie off, and you can tie to the bumper of the truck.  I have checked ice that way before
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 14, 2008, 04:57 PM
RC, whether you or I go in doesnt change the fact that whoever we're with is gonna laugh! lol, the difference btwn me and u goin in is that if i go in you could throw a rope to me and pull me out like nothin.... You might be a little differnt story....  Lets go, i gotta long rope and i gotta truck, we'll tie you off to the tow hooks on the front of the GMC!
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 14, 2008, 05:04 PM
LOL.....you better hook me to the trailer hitch...I will bend the hooks in the front  straight.!!
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 14, 2008, 05:07 PM
Dang, u musta gained a few more pounds since i last saw ya.... Heck i aint seen ya since my grad party, u coulda put on another good hundred since then..... :o
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 14, 2008, 05:14 PM
Nah I haven't gained much weight....I guess this new insurance policy I got said I have to get a physical....blah.  They will need to velcro to blood preasure sleeves together to get it to rap around my arm.  I guess no more omeletos with gravy on top......I hate doctors......
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Post by: Mr.Vexilar on Dec 14, 2008, 08:48 PM
lol i hate doctors also!! And dentists! Hate em all.  Except the assistance at the dental office i used to go to were REAL hott, so i always had fun with them when i had to get my teafers checked up on! But no health or dental insurance anymore, so no more of that crap.
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Post by: fishhead16 on Dec 14, 2008, 09:44 PM
I dont care which one of ya went in Id help you out I just dont know how long it would take me to stop laughing!!!!!! :D
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 14, 2008, 09:47 PM
If you fell in fishhead.... it would be your own fault...I weigh more than you and shame on you for trying to beat me out to the hot spot ....
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Post by: fishhead16 on Dec 14, 2008, 09:55 PM
No I think this fat mans gots you in the weight class. Thats why I couldnt buy the Arctic Armor they said " boy you want a suit that will hold you afloat, try a life raft with suspeneders"!
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Post by: RealityCheck on Dec 14, 2008, 10:07 PM
LOL nice