Author Topic: Great sacandaga is finally frozen! (Read 26966 times)

o2rmk800 · « **Reply #150 on:** Jan 18, 2017, 08:10 PM »

1 cancellation in 8 years aren't bad odds. And our group fished last year until 12 then partied. Will do the same this year if it's cancelled. Lake is safe, people just need to be smart.

fullThrottle · « **Reply #151 on:** Jan 18, 2017, 08:26 PM »

Its not looking too good for this year

Booker · « **Reply #152 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 11:37 AM »

I believe Lou, and the rest, do a great job with the challenge and if it needed to be changed "they" know best what to do. If it's not broke it doesn't need to be changed. We've been in ALL of the Challenge contests and it has been organized and run great every year including last year!! Thank you Lou, and the rest. Keep up the good work.

Pike Paralyzer · « **Reply #153 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 12:05 PM »

While I believe the ice is and will be fine, and will still fish regardless if the contest is on or not, the contest needs to be held in mid February. This isn't your run of the mill 300 registrant local firehouse derby. There are a lot of out of towners in this contest that are not used to the lake. Many of which drive out on the ice in the dark in the morning.

snelly · « **Reply #154 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 03:07 PM »

posted on fb Beaver Ross and louey will be checking ice conditions in the morning and make a decision tomorrow whether to hold the walleye challenge.

hunts2long · « **Reply #155 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 03:39 PM »

Very good post Pike...h2l

Hardwaternubie53 · « **Reply #156 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 03:48 PM »

Why is the Challenge being debated? It will happen or it won't. Leave it up to Lou. He knows what he is doing. I just now spoke with my buddy who lives at the lake. He says he is cutting 11 to 13" of ice all over, with one inch of slush. Lou is aware of the conditions and will make a wise decision.

hunts2long · « **Reply #157 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 03:49 PM »

I don't see a debate going on....h2l

octanehi5 · « **Reply #158 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 03:59 PM »

I do not think its a debate, The powers that be will make the right decision,fishing or not they will give out the money and prizes, Maybe in the future they will hold it later in the yr.thats all we are saying.The debates over Trump Won. I'm going to call out my local guide H2L to put us on the right spot.

hunts2long · « **Reply #159 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 04:13 PM »

I have already given you most of my best spots. Just use them wisely...lol...h2l

Loudmouth879 · « **Reply #160 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 06:16 PM »

hit the dead sea today and now I know why it gets its name..... I did mark fish just couldn't get them to commit. Also a guy drove his truck out to beacon and back

fullThrottle · « **Reply #161 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 06:32 PM »

Ha ha yeah. I was talking to a guy at a bait shop last week. I don't ice fish gsl too much ,I never catch much one or 2 fish at the most .So I asked how's he's doing. Said he had a shanty on the lake but hasn't caught one fish in the past 4-5 weeks . It's a hard lake to fish because of the water drop. It's the only lake I've gone to this year and got skunked ! I keep a boat on the gsl and I'll catch 5-6 eyes off the dock each week no problem . I guess you just need to know the tricks !

Loudmouth879 · « **Reply #162 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 06:38 PM »

Quote from: fullThrottle on Jan 19, 2017, 06:32 PM

Ha ha yeah. I was talking to a guy at a bait shop last week. I don't ice fish gsl too much ,I never catch much one or 2 fish at the most .So I asked how's he's doing. Said he had a shanty on the lake but hasn't caught one fish in the past 4-5 weeks . It's a hard lake to fish because of the water drop. It's the only lake I've gone to this year and got skunked ! I keep a boat on the gsl and I'll catch 5-6 eyes off the dock each week no problem . I guess you just need to know the tricks !

Yea with the water level being down ~8ft the spots I picked out on the contour map weren't exactly where i wanted to be lol so kinda winged it a bit. Was hoping to get on some eyes but that didn't happen. Wish I had a camera so I could've at least seen what was looking but not bitting

fullThrottle · « **Reply #163 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 06:49 PM »

Yeah i did the same thing. I have the map on my phone had a bunch of marks one say and didn't catch anything . Went back the next week with my camera got zero marks but got one pike . I drilled about 60 holes run and gun style

Loudmouth879 · « **Reply #164 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 06:53 PM »

Quote from: fullThrottle on Jan 19, 2017, 06:49 PM

Yeah i did the same thing. I have the map on my phone had a bunch of marks one say and didn't catch anything . Went back the next week with my camera got zero marks but got one pike . I drilled about 60 holes run and gun style

Yea thats what i did today after i found out about the water level idk how many holes I drilled but I'm sure it was around 50... the Milwaukee and lazer auger held up perfectly and didn't even burn through the battery

Tanimal85 · « **Reply #165 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 07:37 PM »

Heard today that they're already talking about contingency plans for the walleye challenge. Same as last year, raffle at Lanzi's instead of rescheduling. Hopefully Mother Nature doesn't put us through another cancellation.

Ghostcheff44 · « **Reply #166 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 08:08 PM »

Why wouldn't they just delay it .. they would get the same turn out either way . It's ashame . Aswome time .. or make rule no trucks or cars on the lake

Tanimal85 · « **Reply #167 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 08:27 PM »

I checked Weather.com and the lows are in the 20's all next week with highs in the mid to upper 30's. With 10"-11" of ice on the lake now I have a hard time believing it won't be fishable next weekend for the tourney.

hindes · « **Reply #168 on:** Jan 19, 2017, 08:46 PM »

The lake has been very productive this year I feel.4 straight weeks of multiple fish and have not fished more than 6 ft of water

SouthernIce · « **Reply #169 on:** Jan 20, 2017, 09:20 AM »

Anyone had any success in the southern part of the lake? How has the ice held up with the warmer temps?

o2rmk800 · « **Reply #170 on:** Jan 20, 2017, 02:36 PM »

anyone hear anything about the contest??

RaCKaHoLIC518 · « **Reply #171 on:** Jan 20, 2017, 02:39 PM »

Nothing yet

RaCKaHoLIC518 · « **Reply #172 on:** Jan 20, 2017, 04:01 PM »

Just got word that Lou and Beaver will make the decision tomorrow.... fingers crossed everyone!!!

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #173 on:** Jan 20, 2017, 05:50 PM »

Fingers crossed for the guys I know going....

o2rmk800 · « **Reply #174 on:** Jan 21, 2017, 10:09 AM »

Anyone hear anything yet?? Heard reports it's cancelled but haven't been confirmed by anyone

o2rmk800 · « **Reply #175 on:** Jan 21, 2017, 10:30 AM »

I just called fuel n food and no decision will be made until Monday now.

phil2 · « **Reply #176 on:** Jan 21, 2017, 02:39 PM »

Just read its canceled on fb walleye challenge

Tanimal85 · « **Reply #177 on:** Jan 21, 2017, 06:51 PM »

Fulton County Area News Facebook page reports the walleye challenge is officially canceled per event official Beaver Ross.

adirondacks87 · « **Reply #178 on:** Jan 21, 2017, 08:11 PM »

be careful of ice ridges

bbrown009 · « **Reply #179 on:** Jan 22, 2017, 06:48 AM »

http://www.leaderherald.com/news/local-news/2017/01/walleye-challenge-canceled/

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Author Topic: Great sacandaga is finally frozen! (Read 26966 times)