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SHaRPS · « **on:** Dec 18, 2018, 06:26 AM »

No need to name a lake or location. Any ice left after the warm up and rain or are we definitely starting all over? I will check a few spots as well. I have about an inch of snow this morning as well.

RIMainuh · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 18, 2018, 01:02 PM »

The no name lake in front of my house had a bunch of slush ice and some scattered snow on it. I'm sure it has tightened up today but looks to give it all back at the end of the week. There is a bit of open water as well. Personally I would NOT go on that unnamed body of water.

Themuppet82 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 18, 2018, 01:54 PM »

I don’t think anything will be really safe in RI until the first weekend in Jan. It was really cold this morning and the forecast is warming up this weekend again with rain. But hopefully we get a really cold snap before the first weekend of Jan and we can all get back out there!!!! Maybe some small ponds or brooks might be safe before this Friday but be really careful everyone!!!!

The Mup

comeonnow · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 18, 2018, 05:45 PM »

I saw whitecaps on all of the big bodies of water in N.W. RI. today. A few of the smaller ones are still iced over but the edges are shot. Back to MA.

Flatland · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 18, 2018, 11:13 PM »

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2018/12/17/polar-vortex-could-unleash-winter-wallop-by-january/?utm_term=.8157df99fd11

SHaRPS · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 21, 2018, 07:24 AM »

Record highs predicted today... possibly 65 degrees. Great day to make some sausage.

Ballbag · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 23, 2018, 12:46 PM »

Quote from: Flatland on Dec 18, 2018, 11:13 PM

https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2018/12/17/polar-vortex-could-unleash-winter-wallop-by-january/?utm_term=.8157df99fd11

I read that Flatland...fingers crossed! No wind!

SHaRPS · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 27, 2018, 11:14 AM »

We lost everyone from the RI board! All 3 of us!

NateD · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 27, 2018, 11:39 AM »

Quote from: SHaRPS on Dec 27, 2018, 11:14 AM

We lost everyone from the RI board! All 3 of us!

CT has gone quiet too, I think everyone is depressed about this damn warm weather, and we are too stubborn to drive 4 hours north.

Scupbaron · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 27, 2018, 11:55 AM »

Theres absolutely nothing in south end of state, Wardens, Barbers, silver spring etc got partial skim past couple mornings which quickly recedes when suns overhead

SHaRPS · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 27, 2018, 02:47 PM »

Quote from: NateD on Dec 27, 2018, 11:39 AM

CT has gone quiet too, I think everyone is depressed about this damn warm weather, and we are too stubborn to drive 4 hours north.

Depressed, yes. Stubborn to drive, not at all. However, I am not driving 3 or 4 hours one way with a 2 year old just to fish 2 hours if he gets sick of it. I love ice fishing more than any other sport but I still have limits and I am patiently waiting as the season is still young. If we start nearing the end of the season and the local waters are still unsafe, the baby sitting card will be pulled and who knows where I will end up for ice.

SHaRPS · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 27, 2018, 02:58 PM »

Quote from: Scupbaron on Dec 27, 2018, 11:55 AM

Theres absolutely nothing in south end of state, Wardens, Barbers, silver spring etc got partial skim past couple mornings which quickly recedes when suns overhead

Exactly what I expected but thank you for the report. There are many ponds out that way that I love to fish but its been a while since we had decent ice "down south".

NateD · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 27, 2018, 03:49 PM »

Quote from: SHaRPS on Dec 27, 2018, 02:47 PM

Depressed, yes. Stubborn to drive, not at all. However, I am not driving 3 or 4 hours one way with a 2 year old just to fish 2 hours if he gets sick of it. I love ice fishing more than any other sport but I still have limits and I am patiently waiting as the season is still young. If we start nearing the end of the season and the local waters are still unsafe, the baby sitting card will be pulled and who knows where I will end up for ice.

I guess I'm the stubborn one, I'm not driving 3 hours one way for a day trip anywhere, if I had 2-3 days that is another story. At this point I might break out the open water gear again and chase some holdovers to scratch the itch.

comeonnow · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 27, 2018, 06:49 PM »

I took a 1.5 hr. Ride out towards western Mass. today. 8” of great ice. Lots of fishermen and ice skating on a beautiful day. Fishing was slow but it really didn’t matter. Happy to be on the ice wherever it is.

Themuppet82 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 27, 2018, 08:12 PM »

8 inches of Ice!!!! That’s awesome!!! Hopefully by the weekend of Jan 12th we should be good to go!!!! In NW RI at least!!!!

The Mup

AT Grimaldi · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 27, 2018, 08:26 PM »

ATG jr and I are headed 4 hrs north to Maine. Gotta try out the new Shappell dx3000 Santa brought us.

MRC2572 · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 28, 2018, 07:15 AM »

Friend of mine fished southern Maine yesterday. Just shy of 3 hrs from his place in north smithfield and reported 7-10 inches of good black ice. One pike around 15 lbs as a reward and a few smaller ones for the day.

_Icecold_ · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 28, 2018, 06:45 PM »

Going to NH to see family this weekend and you bet I'll get out fishing once or twice. I'll let you know how I make out.

And MRC good to hear. I wanna ice fish maine someday soon, I stalk the maine forum a lot and they seem to have tons of pike up there but majority of the locals seem to hate them because they fill up their bellies with trout

Themuppet82 · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 29, 2018, 01:14 PM »

Does anyone have any recommendations for good ice fishing spots in NW MA for next weekend? Thanks

The Mup

Brendog9 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 01, 2019, 10:32 AM »

Lots of doom and gloom on the MA boards. I’d be up for a potential road this coming Sunday. Need to get out soon

halfhooked · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 02, 2019, 06:20 AM »

berkshires

SHaRPS · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 02, 2019, 09:37 AM »

Looking like more rain on Saturday. I was hoping to drive north for some ice but the rain may keep me at bay.

NateD · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 02, 2019, 09:43 AM »

Quote from: SHaRPS on Jan 02, 2019, 09:37 AM

Looking like more rain on Saturday. I was hoping to drive north for some ice but the rain may keep me at bay.

The weekly rain storms are becoming very annoying.

SHaRPS · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 02, 2019, 09:12 PM »

Yes for both icefishing and ice making as well as hunting.

Themuppet82 · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 03, 2019, 04:10 AM »

The rain on Sat sucks. Might have to wait till next weekend to take a little road trip. Come on old man winter bring on the polar vortex!!!

MRC2572 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 08, 2019, 06:30 PM »

What's the good word? I'm in San Diego what's the chances of finding some ice local when I'm back Saturday. Looks like it's a lot colder than when I left

AT Grimaldi · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 08, 2019, 07:38 PM »

I would say very low. Way too warm.

SHaRPS · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 09, 2019, 06:15 AM »

I would say that your chances are just as good in San Diego unfortunately.

RIMainuh · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 09, 2019, 07:26 AM »

Agreed.... If I fish at my place this weekend it will be from a kayak.

Reginald Bonz III · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 09, 2019, 07:33 AM »

drove two hours on Sunday to Bradford N.H. 12-14 inches of ice

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