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Title: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: jebra on Feb 08, 2018, 11:40 AM

Anyone fished either lake since Saturday?

Would like to know how the ice is holding up. Thanks.  :tipup:

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: vaughan on Feb 08, 2018, 02:46 PM

Fished Bantam today, about 8 - 10 inches of ice no problem with edges.  Iced 2 pike on 8” dead bait suckers.

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: salttofresh on Feb 08, 2018, 04:32 PM

Was out on the northen section of Bantam yesterday and there was a soild 10 inches of ice everywhere I went.

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: michael czapor on Feb 09, 2018, 09:20 AM

Any word on Stillwater . Thanks

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: dave g on Feb 10, 2018, 05:56 PM

fished stillwater today
jigged up a lot of decent sized bluegills
and a few calico
ice is about 12 inches
looks like the rain and warm temps
is going to take its toll on the ice this week.

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: michael czapor on Feb 14, 2018, 10:38 AM

Thanks dave. you had a good day !

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: cticehunter on Feb 14, 2018, 05:05 PM

Looking for an update on bantam later this week. I'm thinking about trying it on Saturday since I haven't tried for pike yet this year

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: Icefishct54 on Feb 14, 2018, 05:27 PM

Went to the south end by the launch today and couldn’t get on. Might be able to use a plank. I’m sure once u get out there it’s safe.

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: lowaccord66 on Feb 14, 2018, 07:28 PM

Quote from: Icefishct54 on Feb 14, 2018, 05:27 PM

Went to the south end by the launch today and couldn’t get on. Might be able to use a plank. I’m sure once u get out there it’s safe.

Breathable waders have helped me a few times when the ice pulls away from the shore. 

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: dave g on Feb 17, 2018, 08:04 PM

was at stillwater pond today
jigged up lot of bluegill
2 perch
and 6 big pond shiners
no trout all season.
ice was about 8-10 inches
edges still locked up.
looks bad for next weekend
with the warm temps next week.
may try and go one more time tomorow.

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: michael czapor on Feb 19, 2018, 11:02 AM

I fished stillwater on Saturday. There was over 10 inches of ice and the
edges were locked up. Very surprised as the pond made ice all morning.
I caught a few bass and perch and one big bullhead. 23 ' and 4 lbs
My buddy jigged up a bunch of bluegills perch and bass. Great day.

Title: Re: Updates on Bantam/Stillwater?
Post by: dave g on Feb 19, 2018, 09:21 PM

was at stillwater one last time today
jigged lot of bluegills
2 perch
2 small calico
and one lagremouth
no trout all season
with the temps this week
i think the season is over
and also stillwater is closed to fishing last day of febuary.