Author Topic: Repeat of last season? (Read 1669 times)

topwaterbait · « **on:** Dec 10, 2012, 02:30 PM »

Man I hope not. What do you guys think?

CBGale2 · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 10, 2012, 02:43 PM »

Better not be. I've got a new shanty on order.

Predicting the weather in Michigan is a fools errand. Just ask the local weather reporters.

bigbuckmiddaugh · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 10, 2012, 03:52 PM »

shake that 8 ball

sbooy42 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 10, 2012, 03:58 PM »

Sorry but I hope so...(run and hide)

Kids and I fished every weekend and the thin ice was nice for those of us without power augers...

swampbuckster · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 10, 2012, 07:03 PM »

I always like to say we are lucky here in Southern Michigan to be on the ice before Christmas. With that being said, I don't get too bummed out until about the second week of January. So I'm trying to not even think about ice fishing or ice or cold so I don't get my hopes up. It's so easy to do when you see below freezing temps in the extended and then it flops to mid 40s and rain. But without announcing this too loudly, I hope we get ice really frickn soon!!

buddlakemusky · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 08:03 AM »

harrison lakes are freezing over as i type.last night got down to 12 degrees with lite wind.it is only december 11.i think we're doing pretty good compared to last year.i didn't get out last year till jan. 3, for the most part its staying cold.

gillcommander · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 08:08 AM »

Lake Mitchell was 95% covered in ice this morning on my way to work...the water is ready and has been for almost a month...we just need those 2-3 magical nights with no wind and temps in the teens!!

Hang in there everyone!!

gillcommander · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 09:24 AM »

I also heard Lake Missaukee is nearly locked up as well after last night...just need a few more colder nights to thicken up the ice!!

buck05 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 11, 2012, 09:49 PM »

i was really thinking of comin up to mitchell around new years i hope it stays cold for u guys

10FrozenToes · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 12, 2012, 02:04 AM »

Quote from: sbooy42 on Dec 10, 2012, 03:58 PM

Sorry but I hope so...(run and hide)

Kids and I fished every weekend and the thin ice was nice for those of us without power augers...

You better bite your tongue buddy I did not get out once last year unless I wanted to drive 50 miles north. We need at least some ice this year. Hear is to hoping for colder weather and for Santa to bring this guy a nicer auger so he can cut thicker ice lol.

Mondo · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 12, 2012, 11:24 AM »

It has changed. Here is SW I remember getting out at least on channels between Xmas and New Years, not any more.

sbooy42 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 12, 2012, 02:35 PM »

Quote from: gillcommander on Dec 11, 2012, 09:24 AM

I also heard Lake Missaukee is nearly locked up as well after last night...just need a few more colder nights to thicken up the ice!!

My parents drove by yesterday and said the lake was entirely white...

Quote from: 10FrozenToes on Dec 12, 2012, 02:04 AM

You better bite your tongue buddy I did not get out once last year unless I wanted to drive 50 miles north. We need at least some ice this year. Hear is to hoping for colder weather and for Santa to bring this guy a nicer auger so he can cut thicker ice lol.

LOL

... yes Santa please

pikemaster789 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 12, 2012, 03:10 PM »

Dont worry guys I was planning on trying to get out for the late duck hunt. Means the lakes will be locked for sure

Quantumn · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 12, 2012, 03:20 PM »

Being from the upper penninsula, last year was quite disheartening, ice wise. 2 years ago we averaged about 30" of ice and that lasted a good 3 months. Last year we only hit 18" max where I live, and it was a very short month and a half. Lets hope we get more ice and a longer season this year, to all my Michigan hard water friends, fingers crossed.

Mr.Vexilar · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 12, 2012, 03:21 PM »

we can only hope everything is locked up for the late duck season!!!! Makes my huntin even better!! Wouldnt mind getting on the ice fishing this year either. Looks like next week will be a little closer to the weather we need... Not making it out of the 30's all week and in the 20's at night.

Higgins · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 12, 2012, 07:12 PM »

3 solid months of ice fishing and that's a fact, all you doubters can suck it

topwaterbait · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 12, 2012, 07:17 PM »

Quote from: Higgins on Dec 12, 2012, 07:12 PM

3 solid months of ice fishing and that's a fact, all you doubters can suck it

Thats what I want to here.

carbidemanfishing · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 12:22 PM »

Just called up a outfitter in the up - they got nothing covered with ice yet. Even small lakes are not completely iced over. Like how far am i gona have to drive to icefish?

dfman · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 03:28 PM »

Looked at my gas and electricity bill for November, it. Gives average temps for current month versus last year. November in 2012 was 3.5 degrees cooler than November of 2011. I think that is a good sign.

carver1 · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 03:54 PM »

Quote from: dfman on Dec 13, 2012, 03:28 PM

Looked at my gas and electricity bill for November, it. Gives average temps for current month versus last year. November in 2012 was 3.5 degrees cooler than November of 2011. I think that is a good sign.

thats a good sign

GillMaster · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 06:30 PM »

Quote from: carbidemanfishing on Dec 13, 2012, 12:22 PM

Just called up a outfitter in the up - they got nothing covered with ice yet. Even small lakes are not completely iced over. Like how far am i gona have to drive to icefish?

I have 3 different people in 3 different areas in the UP telling me they are on ice. One near Marquette, one in the Sault, and one way over to the Western side...they might be lyin, but I sure hope not. It's giving me hope that its moving its way down.

topwaterbait · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 06:41 PM »

I have seen some guys from the UP posting some pics on the ice this season. Last year just left a really bad taste in my mouth. I am going to remain optimistic.

Higgins · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 06:54 PM »

I would bet a few small body's of water have some safe/sketchy ice in the UP but the best is yet to come.

topwaterbait · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 07:06 PM »

Yeah its on the way. Without a doubt in my mind.

Ice Sergeant · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 13, 2012, 07:27 PM »

I still have snow in my yard from the light dusting we got the other night...it will be here soon!

buddlakemusky · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 15, 2012, 11:29 PM »

this weather is so miserable i want to scream,12:30am still mid 30,s and rain and tomorrow will suck as well so will the whole next week till friday that's too long to wait,mothernature hates ice fisherman now

Higgins · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 16, 2012, 12:41 AM »

Trick your self into thinking these are the local temps
http://www.wunderground.com/weather-forecast/US/AK/Fairbanks.html

pullingills · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 16, 2012, 08:15 AM »

Damns higs I felt a cool breeze just looking at that! As for ice report I was walking on 3-1/2" in a bay 3 days ago then 2 days ago I was on a lake that had 4" but it varied where ever you were on it. Now I look out the window at this depressing weather think is it even worth to check and see if the lakes held up...

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Author Topic: Repeat of last season? (Read 1669 times)