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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #90 on: Jan 28, 2016, 06:48 AM »
Thank for the info guys I'll check as I go and let ya know tomarrow

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #91 on: Jan 28, 2016, 11:45 AM »
Unfortunately, Donny David (Top Line Bait) closed. I'd suggest to buy bait before you come into town, as to not waste a dime/time at "Preppers".

Didn't have mousies when I went there last weekend. My buddy also said he was out of minnows on Sunday, lol.  ???  ??? ???

Is that bait store in town still open?  thanks.

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #92 on: Jan 28, 2016, 12:00 PM »
Yea sad to see him stop selling bait he always had wide selection  of live bait and the most reasonable  price I seen anywhere around there.i believe he is still making jigs!
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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #93 on: Jan 28, 2016, 12:08 PM »
One of the nicest dudes you could ever meet, too. Always was more than happy to share information.

Yea sad to see him stop selling bait he always had wide selection  of live bait and the most reasonable  price I seen anywhere around there.i believe he is still making jigs!

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #94 on: Jan 28, 2016, 12:42 PM »
Unfortunately, Donny David (Top Line Bait) closed. I'd suggest to buy bait before you come into town, as to not waste a dime/time at "Preppers".

Didn't have mousies when I went there last weekend. My buddy also said he was out of minnows on Sunday, lol.  ???  ??? ???
Don't shortchange the Prepper guy. I got mousies and spikes from him last week and he didn't expect so many people for minnows over the weekend thus him running out Sunday. He'll bend over backwards trying to keep minnows on hand including sending someone out to go get more when he's running low. When I talked to him last Friday he said he was thinking he'd had enough for the weekend. And his scoop of fatheads is bigger that Top lines were and for less money. We lost one bait shop in this area. Can't afford to lose another.  :nono: :nono:

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #95 on: Jan 28, 2016, 02:17 PM »
I'll let ya know sporty no good ice up here not looking good with temps in the 50s next week for a few days

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #96 on: Jan 28, 2016, 04:57 PM »
Do they allow 4wheelers on the lake ???
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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #97 on: Jan 28, 2016, 05:36 PM »
Yes

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #98 on: Jan 28, 2016, 06:15 PM »
Make sure the 4 Wheeler is licensed. I know a guy who got a ticket for no registration. :wacko:

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #99 on: Jan 28, 2016, 06:22 PM »
Can anyone give an update on the current conditions? Plan on going Saturday but a little Leary about it with the weather being on the warmer side. Thanks in advance!

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #100 on: Jan 28, 2016, 06:38 PM »
You should be fine. We only had a few sprinkles Tuesday when they predicted rain and its been cold since. Heard they've been on it this week with wheelers. We had 7" on Sunday. Doubt we lost much. I'll be on it myself over weekend.  ;D

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #101 on: Jan 28, 2016, 07:16 PM »
I will be out there tomarrow I'll post what I see

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #102 on: Jan 28, 2016, 07:49 PM »
Thank you both! I appreciate it.

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #103 on: Jan 28, 2016, 08:18 PM »
Iam going tomarrow I will post ice conditions

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #104 on: Jan 28, 2016, 09:05 PM »
solid 7" at least...slow bite this afternoon :tipup:

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #105 on: Jan 29, 2016, 05:13 AM »
Yeah, you have a good point. I'm biased cuz I like Donny a lot, I suppose. Preppers' scoops are only bigger if he isn't out of them, though.   ;)

Don't shortchange the Prepper guy. I got mousies and spikes from him last week and he didn't expect so many people for minnows over the weekend thus him running out Sunday. He'll bend over backwards trying to keep minnows on hand including sending someone out to go get more when he's running low. When I talked to him last Friday he said he was thinking he'd had enough for the weekend. And his scoop of fatheads is bigger that Top lines were and for less money. We lost one bait shop in this area. Can't afford to lose another.  :nono: :nono:

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #106 on: Jan 29, 2016, 05:19 AM »
Ice is about 7" near the islands, was out last night. Good enough for a machine. Obviously still use caution as always and have fun!

Can anyone give an update on the current conditions? Plan on going Saturday but a little Leary about it with the weather being on the warmer side. Thanks in advance!

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #107 on: Jan 29, 2016, 06:51 AM »
About 8 or 9 inch in front of park and 7 inch in channel

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #108 on: Jan 29, 2016, 11:12 AM »
Yeah, you have a good point. I'm biased cuz I like Donny a lot, I suppose. Preppers' scoops are only bigger if he isn't out of them, though.   ;)
l guess if he didn't give out such large scoops he wouldn't run out. I liked Donnie too. Nice guy. I drove out of my way sometimes. But lately every time me or my friends would go there all he'd do is complain about people not supporting him. A person can only listen to that for so long before they start to go elsewhere.  >:(

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #109 on: Jan 29, 2016, 01:04 PM »
I guess I better bring minnows with me and spikes we went through a few baitshop around here to..

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #110 on: Jan 29, 2016, 01:10 PM »
I guess I better bring minnows with me and spikes we went through a few baitshop around here to..
If your planning on coming down Tuesday it's best that you bring your bait with you anyways. The Bait shop in Whitney Point is closed Tuesdays.

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #111 on: Jan 29, 2016, 01:15 PM »
Thanks al I'm gonna try and make it down..I was just thinking about scratching ice season off this yr won't be the first time no biggie to me but its a bummer been along time since no ice for ice fishing..

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #112 on: Jan 29, 2016, 01:20 PM »
We have lots. Come on down. ;D

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #113 on: Jan 29, 2016, 01:56 PM »
Why are you on shanty al your supposed to be working lol

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #114 on: Jan 29, 2016, 02:44 PM »
I agree preppers is great as far as the amount of fat heads in a scoop.. And its also great to have a bait shop close to the rez. But over the last month I've attempted to buy bait there 4 times and all different days of the week.. First time in beginning of January he was out but trying to get more,  2nd time was I got mine but he said getting low, two weeks ago i got the last scoop.. And today I called to see when he opened tomorrow and was told 6am but may or may not have bait left.. Sorry but I will get less bait per scoop and buy it in Binghamton.. Like I said great scoops and nice guy but can't take a chance on not having bait

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #115 on: Jan 29, 2016, 03:14 PM »
It's Friday 4pm. I just left the bait store. He said he's been swamped with customers today. Three other guys came in for minnows while I was there
 I understand your frustration about not having them. But he is new at this and perhaps in time will get it all down and keep things stocked. Top line was around for 20+ years. I'm sure when he started out he stumbled as well.

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #116 on: Jan 29, 2016, 03:24 PM »
I stopped today also....he is buying as much bait as he can hold in his tanks.  He has another cooler that he has to set up so he can hold more bait.  Be thankful he is there,  I drove from endwell this afternoon just to make sure I had some for tomorrow.......

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #117 on: Jan 29, 2016, 03:29 PM »
I'll be on the lake first light tomorrow. Mabe run into some you all. Tight lines to everyone.

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #118 on: Jan 29, 2016, 03:35 PM »
I will be up too.......

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Re: Whitney Point Lake Bs thread 2016
« Reply #119 on: Jan 29, 2016, 03:55 PM »
I stopped today also....he is buying as much bait as he can hold in his tanks.  He has another cooler that he has to set up so he can hold more bait.  Be thankful he is there,  I drove from endwell this afternoon just to make sure I had some for tomorrow.......

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