Author Topic: 2013-2014 Illinois check-in (Read 3211 times)

jbird68 · « **on:** Nov 25, 2013, 08:29 AM »

Just thought it would be nice to know who's been on the boards this season.

jbird68 checkin' in

toadhunter2 · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 25, 2013, 09:43 AM »

good morning guys it wont be long small pond by me is locked up and I broke about 1" of ice off it with the spud bar

polski · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 25, 2013, 10:03 AM »

I'm here counting the days til on the ice The gear already onions and peppers are cut and frozen the Homebrew is always ready

Roncarr · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 25, 2013, 12:05 PM »

Hi Guys hope there is a lot more posts on the IL thread this year.

The golf coarse side of doughnut lake is all locked up

So where is everyone going for the first ice trip I hit Camp lake first last year for first ice.

Good luck

Ron

Neebles · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 25, 2013, 12:23 PM »

My first season on these boards...the water on the pool cover is finally frozen...looking forward to my first full season on the ice.

fish333 · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 25, 2013, 02:59 PM »

I'm not ready. Equipment is handy so no hurry for me. My older age and knees say wait for 3 or 4 inchs of ice on shallow water.

DaleL57 · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 25, 2013, 03:38 PM »

Been modifying me Shappel sled cause I'm so antsy. Should be done tonight. Then it's on to the rod and reels. Just placed my second order with Custom Jigs and Spins. If ice doesn't form soon, I'll go broke.

ice--cube · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 25, 2013, 05:04 PM »

I'm pretty much ready, but I still have 2ND shotgun and muzzleloader season still to keep me busy.

chopstyx · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 25, 2013, 06:45 PM »

Chopstyx here, will post Mazonia and K3 Back waters.

prayforice · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 27, 2013, 03:11 PM »

Let's do this!

boscolab · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 27, 2013, 03:47 PM »

Here and ready!

Gonzofishes · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 27, 2013, 06:36 PM »

Not ready but I can be in a couple hours. Roncarr has good thoughts camp lake over the cheddar curtain is good early for pike in shallow water.

fireman 1 · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 28, 2013, 08:16 AM »

I'm ready

Basswacker · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 28, 2013, 09:08 PM »

Ready and waiting for this cold weather to do it's thing!

Soozookie · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 28, 2013, 10:49 PM »

Puting my bait order in this week. Wont be long now!

ilarcher · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 28, 2013, 11:01 PM »

Well I'm here and can be ready to go in a matter of 2 hours. With the cold weather last weekend during shotgun season I was ready for ice. I'm hoping that maybe to be on the ice by Christmas but I'm not holding my breath, going to warm up next week. Hoping it comes soon,,,,the wife has invaded my deer hunting this year but says there is no way she will go on the ice.

jdisci4 · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 30, 2013, 08:11 AM »

Here. Just need to respool a couple reels.

fooman · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 01, 2013, 12:18 PM »

I'll wait to the last minute to get everything ready....usually I have everything ready to go then wait for safe ice

Den58 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 02, 2013, 06:19 AM »

I'm here not quite ready but won't take long

jimmygunns · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 02, 2013, 03:41 PM »

I'm back this year. How's everyone?

bigbucky1 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 02, 2013, 07:55 PM »

Im here but not ready. It wont take me long just put some new line on and I will be ready for early ice. I am done hunting with gun just been bow hunting when weather hasnt been too cold cause my freezer is full. One upland draw permit to hunt then concentrate entirely on ice.

jbird68 · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 03, 2013, 05:18 PM »

I was informed that people have been on the ice at Rockwood State Park. It can't be very thick yet. They were in the northeast bay area.

bigbucky1 · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 03, 2013, 06:38 PM »

They were on the Hennipen canal Thanksgiving but wasn't thick enough for me. They said it was 2.5"

blufloyd · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 01:18 AM »

Hey bucky thinking 10th at Genny. Chemo and terminal cancer ought to not slow me much.

muskiewrangler · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 01:35 AM »

Definitely here and... almost ready. I just got my first flip-over on Black Friday with a heater and all that's left on my equipment list is the Power Auger that Santa's getting me this year

Hoping for that cold weather to make some good ice by the time my finals are over with.

catfishcalvin · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 03:15 PM »

Last season was a short one. Hopefully this one makes up for it.

iceye · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 08:20 PM »

I'm here and getting ready for another ice season!
Looks like next weekend will be locked up.

bigbucky1 · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 08:50 PM »

Blu, I dont know if I will make it the 10th but later on in the week at sheffield. Just hit me up if ya come close to me. I work till 3 during the week but come the weekend it would be on

Coss13 · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 09:43 PM »

I'm here and ready to pop some holes and catch some fish . Hope this cold snap helps build some good solid ice for an early start to a good season

Gonzofishes · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 09:54 PM »

I'm officially ready. Bass boat parked for the winter, float tube deflated and stored away.. Ice fishing gear front and center In garage! Jiffy pro 4- oil and spark plug changed.check...new tank of propane! Check.. Lx-9 updated software to 1.31!! Check.. Now bring on the artic temps!!!

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