Author Topic: SCHROON LAKE and Surrounding Ponds Thread (Read 429224 times)

SchrnLker · « **Reply #1770 on:** Dec 13, 2018, 01:52 PM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Dec 13, 2018, 01:36 PM

Going to try to beat the rain tomorrow. Not ice I want to be on if the water is rising!

Rains going south, we are expecting a few light snow-rain showers late Fri. Sat and Sun now look good.

flyfish413 · « **Reply #1771 on:** Dec 13, 2018, 02:12 PM »

Looking like I'll be ready to Schroon it up on Sunday myself. Can't wait!

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1772 on:** Dec 13, 2018, 02:32 PM »

I was thinking of Sunday too but know now at least 10 individuals headed there...I think I'll be opting for a quieter laker waters.

mazdaman · « **Reply #1773 on:** Dec 13, 2018, 03:21 PM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Dec 13, 2018, 01:36 PM

Going to try to beat the rain tomorrow. Not ice I want to be on if the water is rising!

You won't be alone. Haha

flyfish413 · « **Reply #1774 on:** Dec 13, 2018, 03:28 PM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Dec 13, 2018, 02:32 PM

I was thinking of Sunday too but know now at least 10 individuals headed there...I think I'll be opting for a quieter laker waters.

Oof. Sounds like I'll need to get there early. Hopefully the Maple Leaf has some vacancy. Set up in the dark with 100 yards between traps and some binoculars I should be all set

Garufi518 · « **Reply #1775 on:** Dec 13, 2018, 04:54 PM »

You sobs

hot tuna · « **Reply #1776 on:** Dec 13, 2018, 07:44 PM »

I would never venture on first ice in the dark , thats foolish.
Maple leaf has gone way down hill and after 15 plus years of steady frequency , last season was our last.

Good luck

flyfish413 · « **Reply #1777 on:** Dec 13, 2018, 07:52 PM »

Quote from: hot tuna on Dec 13, 2018, 07:44 PM

I would never venture on first ice in the dark , thats foolish.
Maple leaf has gone way down hill and after 15 plus years of steady frequency , last season was our last.

Good luck

You're not wrong, but everything about that post from the Maple Leaf to the 100 yard spread was oozing with mild sarcasm. I'll lay in on thicker next time!

hot tuna · « **Reply #1778 on:** Dec 13, 2018, 08:03 PM »

10-4. Stay safe, on top and smell like fish oh baby

flyfish413 · « **Reply #1779 on:** Dec 13, 2018, 08:05 PM »

Quote from: hot tuna on Dec 13, 2018, 08:03 PM

10-4. Stay safe, on top and smell like fish oh baby

All excellent advice.

Wait...are we are still talking about ice fishing here?

EatenByLimestone · « **Reply #1780 on:** Dec 14, 2018, 04:09 PM »

Last Friday I had to drive Hamilton County. They were all locked up. Big lakes too. The lake at Speculator was hard water.

Friday the south end was wide open. Saturday morning was cold and the bay at the southern channel froze over. I'm anxious to see what the south end looks like.

step2jimi · « **Reply #1781 on:** Dec 14, 2018, 05:55 PM »

Whats the closest place to schroon to get spikes?

Fontona19 · « **Reply #1782 on:** Dec 14, 2018, 06:37 PM »

Quote from: step2jimi on Dec 14, 2018, 05:55 PM

Whats the closest place to schroon to get spikes?

I don't know about closest, but if you're coming from the south Crossroads is right off exit 25.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1783 on:** Dec 14, 2018, 07:30 PM »

Quote from: flyfish413 on Dec 13, 2018, 03:28 PM

Oof. Sounds like I'll need to get there early. Hopefully the Maple Leaf has some vacancy. Set up in the dark with 100 yards between traps and some binoculars I should be all set

What are traps? Doesn't compute in laker water. Good luck and remember your spud bar doesnt know what time of day it is. As long as you use it you'll be fine day or night. Garufi...how was work today? Enjoy the torture.. I mean pictures?

Garufi518 · « **Reply #1784 on:** Dec 14, 2018, 07:33 PM »

Welll see Sunday won’t we

wec · « **Reply #1785 on:** Dec 14, 2018, 07:59 PM »

Quote from: Garufi518 on Dec 14, 2018, 07:33 PM

Welll see Sunday won’t we

Where you guys fishing Sunday, Schroon or Blue?

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1786 on:** Dec 14, 2018, 09:07 PM »

Quote from: wec on Dec 14, 2018, 07:59 PM

Where you guys fishing Sunday, Schroon or Blue?

Not sure yet.

wec · « **Reply #1787 on:** Dec 15, 2018, 06:25 AM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Dec 14, 2018, 09:07 PM

Not sure yet.

let me know Jon.

Mikey Ice · « **Reply #1788 on:** Dec 15, 2018, 08:04 AM »

1st laker of the season on the jig
schroon gold

Spoondangler · « **Reply #1789 on:** Dec 15, 2018, 10:52 AM »

Quote from: Mikey Ice on Dec 15, 2018, 08:04 AM

1st laker of the season on the jig
schroon gold

And it begins... nice work!

Beaner · « **Reply #1790 on:** Dec 15, 2018, 11:46 AM »

How much ice you sitting on? I saw 3 shanties on my way home from Fish307

SchrnLker · « **Reply #1791 on:** Dec 15, 2018, 02:23 PM »

Heard reports of 3" to as much as 5" today

Mikey Ice · « **Reply #1792 on:** Dec 15, 2018, 05:01 PM »

fished from 7:30-12:30 and jigged 4 lakers 16-21inches in 40feet of water
had a few missed fish on the jig as well
the tip ups were very quiet today as i had one flag all day and it turned out it pulled the hook
had a solid 3.5-5inches of safe ice
also had a dozen or so small perch while jigging for lakers
good luck out there
it only gets thicker from here
def bust out the quads next weekend

lgdiver · « **Reply #1793 on:** Dec 16, 2018, 08:36 PM »

Thats great news!!! I hope to be out to Schroon soon!

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1794 on:** Dec 17, 2018, 05:36 AM »

Nice to have met you finally Bill. Probably be up that way again this weekend.

wec · « **Reply #1795 on:** Dec 17, 2018, 06:56 AM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Dec 17, 2018, 05:36 AM

Nice to have met you finally Bill. Probably be up that way again this weekend.

Same here Jon. I'll be fishing same place, or maybe Schroon. You have any more luck after I left?

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #1796 on:** Dec 17, 2018, 08:04 AM »

I had just found active fish when you rode past. The weather prevented me from taking advantage of them.

wec · « **Reply #1797 on:** Dec 17, 2018, 09:49 AM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Dec 17, 2018, 08:04 AM

I had just found active fish when you rode past. The weather prevented me from taking advantage of them.

I also found they were more active in 40 Ft., but not hungry, follow up and down just to piss you off.

Walkin624 · « **Reply #1798 on:** Dec 17, 2018, 11:56 AM »

Hoping to get out Friday for the first time this year. How’s the ice thickness? I’ll be going off the town boat launch. Is there any problem areas I have to worry about? I know it’s only Monday and a lot can change this week but any information will be appreciated. I want to try out the new sled I just built. If you see me out there come over and say hi. I usually go out by myself so it’s always nice to meet new people.

ActiveTrapChecker · « **Reply #1799 on:** Dec 17, 2018, 12:25 PM »

Nice work on the sled! May have to copy your idea of having a trap holder between the hub and the sled!

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Author Topic: SCHROON LAKE and Surrounding Ponds Thread (Read 429224 times)