Author Topic: North Idaho Ice (Read 545892 times)

thechubbycubby · « **Reply #2400 on:** Feb 18, 2016, 02:09 PM »

Other than cascade, are there any other lakes in the panhandle that produce perch of a true jumbo status? Are there any walleyes in the panhandle?

icebomb · « **Reply #2401 on:** Feb 18, 2016, 02:58 PM »

Cascade is not really in the panhandle. It's a few hours drive from CDA but I've heard of good sized perch out of Pend Orielle (walleye too if you can find them) but good luck ice fishing it.

RayneBidziil22 · « **Reply #2402 on:** Oct 27, 2016, 02:30 AM »

Who's all ready for the ice

Idahogator · « **Reply #2403 on:** Oct 27, 2016, 11:22 AM »

Count me in ~ as I climb into my beverage glass containing the only ice I've seen since last January.

missoulafish · « **Reply #2404 on:** Oct 27, 2016, 12:00 PM »

{{{raises hand}}}

perchhead1 · « **Reply #2405 on:** Oct 27, 2016, 01:58 PM »

I just ordered new blades for the auger, rainy day in the Panhandle, if we get a "normal winter" or colder Dec will be looking good.

RayneBidziil22 · « **Reply #2406 on:** Nov 14, 2016, 02:54 PM »

Walmart in Hayden already has ice fishing gear out and they got some new lures for sale time to break the bank and buy a bunch

CMS · « **Reply #2407 on:** Nov 23, 2016, 06:10 PM »

I stopped by round lake this afternoon to check it out as I have it been there in a long time. I got a new flasher and was thinking about playing with it off of a dock somewhere this weekend. Does anyone have an idea how deep the water might be off the end of the docks? Also on the way out I saw a whopper whitetail buck walking out of the visitor center.

Idahogator · « **Reply #2408 on:** Nov 23, 2016, 06:52 PM »

Howdy CMS, It's twentish feet deep off those docks.

And, there are usually enough fish moving through to get excited about.

Good luck with the new flasher.

CMS · « **Reply #2409 on:** Nov 23, 2016, 07:29 PM »

Great to hear, I know what I'm doing this weekend. I was thinking about trying bayview docks down by the captains wheel but figured it'd be windy.

Thanks for the info,
Casey

Idahogator · « **Reply #2410 on:** Nov 23, 2016, 07:51 PM »

You're welcome Casey. Glad I could share the info.

Er, um, fishing is allowed, ha. Never know what you might catch there.

Single hook, piece of worm, 10' down or bottom for perch.

CMS · « **Reply #2411 on:** Nov 26, 2016, 08:30 PM »

It was a lot of fun learning the new flasher. Caught a couple nice trout to boot. I can see how it's going to be fun watching the screen.

Idahogator · « **Reply #2412 on:** Nov 26, 2016, 09:10 PM »

You mentioned two places ~ where'd you go Casey?

Nice trout? My ruler doesn't have nice on it, ha. But, a 10"er is an eater.

CMS · « **Reply #2413 on:** Nov 26, 2016, 09:23 PM »

I went to round lake. Got there about 7:30 and fished until 10:30. The bigger of the two was 13" and the other was 10". We had a few get off at the surface and a couple hit and runs. There is some strange algae that is floating that I've never seen before. We also saw another whopper buck just west of vay on the way over. Crazy I was more excited to go fishing than look at a deer.

Idahogator · « **Reply #2414 on:** Nov 26, 2016, 09:37 PM »

Wow! Those 13" and up pull good.

A hint ~ when they tap at it give them about a foot of slack and a few seconds = fewer misses and they don't come off so easily. Took me a while to figure that one, ha.

I set a rod over a bucket and had a 15 1/2" double the rod, ha.

Good luck...

Tom

CMS · « **Reply #2415 on:** Nov 26, 2016, 10:01 PM »

Thanks Tom, I'll keep that in mind next time. It was just fun watching the mark get up to my mark and a second later my rod would be getting hit.

plfish · « **Reply #2416 on:** Nov 29, 2016, 08:10 PM »

Looks like some favorable temps are on the way!! Check out the weather service link:

http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/FXC/wxstory.php?wfo=otx&full=yes&iname=WeatherStory3.png

Highs in the low-mid 20's next week! If it does happen....be careful as we need to make sure the ice is good and hard. First ice is great fishing but don't rush it or take any chances!

Idahogator · « **Reply #2417 on:** Nov 29, 2016, 08:30 PM »

Looks safe to me ~ I'll follow you.

At least wear a PFD as it makes recovery easier.

RayneBidziil22 · « **Reply #2418 on:** Nov 29, 2016, 11:50 PM »

good thing though early ice the fish are in close so I'm going to hit Avondale when I see 4" of clear ice

BlueDuck · « **Reply #2419 on:** Nov 30, 2016, 09:19 AM »

Keep your fingers crossed. Looks like a cold snap coming next week. Supposed to get down into the teens or lower. Lets hope.

Idahogator · « **Reply #2420 on:** Nov 30, 2016, 11:29 AM »

I'm thinkin' cold !

plfish · « **Reply #2421 on:** Nov 30, 2016, 11:31 PM »

I really like the forecast next week and hope they are right about it. Colder temps with no snow. It seems like when we get that initial 1-2" of ice followed by 3-4" of wet snow we end up with a winter of so-so ice and lots of slush layers. If we can get a few days of cold and no "blanket" on top of it we'll end up with a thicker base to start things off.

perchhead1 · « **Reply #2422 on:** Dec 01, 2016, 11:47 AM »

I am seeing single digits for Bonners Ferry for the forcast.

gillsonice · « **Reply #2423 on:** Dec 01, 2016, 12:04 PM »

Yep, weather channel 10 day has BF at -1 and moyie at -5 for Tuesday nite , hope that holds.

perchhead1 · « **Reply #2424 on:** Dec 01, 2016, 03:02 PM »

Here is how I like to fish early ice, even when it is 4 inch clear ice, I bring phillips screwdrivers on a lanyard, I have an inflatable life vest on, I always fish with a buddy and we bring some rope. I always start with test holes near shore. I helps to know your lake and how it freezes up be careful around muskrat houses and any springs. I wear ice cleats as new ice is very slippery. I had a buddy walk out just to check ice without his cleats and he got a concussion. This is nothing new to a lot of us who have been doing this for years, but anyone new to the sport stay safe.

WinterWizard · « **Reply #2425 on:** Dec 01, 2016, 05:05 PM »

Oops, I posted a few days ago about ice auger sharpening services. Looks like the "Cutting Edge" may be out of business. I talked to Tony from "BLADES" #6 3655 N. Gov't Way in Cd'A 208-818-1836 and he says he can sharpen them.

RayneBidziil22 · « **Reply #2426 on:** Dec 01, 2016, 10:42 PM »

if anyone sees and goes check any ice past Kelso lake let us know I'm wanting ice bad I need some fresh meat in the freezer (since I didn't get a deer)

WinterWizard · « **Reply #2427 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 10:07 PM »

2:30 pm today there was no ice on Fernan's west end or Avondale Lake. Both were all open water.

CMS · « **Reply #2428 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 10:29 PM »

Yesterday Morton slough had some spots starting, the little body of water on the west side of 95 and just north of dufort was capped but doubt it was very thick. I wish the water was as hard as the ground, I had to dig a trench today and there was 6" of frost as hard as concrete.

Idahogator · « **Reply #2429 on:** Dec 06, 2016, 10:53 PM »

The reports are always very welcome. Thank you.

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Author Topic: North Idaho Ice (Read 545892 times)