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Title: Anyone still on here
Post by: alekhunts on Dec 03, 2021, 10:41 PM
Does any one still use this website and any one have any guesses on first ice
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: Sandbilly on Dec 04, 2021, 08:49 AM
Still here.
Guessing Dec 8th for my first ice outing of the season. Small shallow protected lake that held skim ice for several days around Thanksgiving until we hit the mid 70's. Hoping for a much better ice season than the last one.
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: alekhunts on Dec 04, 2021, 12:50 PM
Sandbilly I don't think their is a way in he'll we're fishing by then maybe by Christmas but I hope your right
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Post by: Keith Walters on Dec 04, 2021, 09:03 PM
I'm here too.  Waiting on ice!  Still haven't put the boat away.
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: alekhunts on Dec 04, 2021, 10:53 PM
Yeah this heat sucks probably won't see ice around here till January
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Post by: FishGut on Dec 05, 2021, 07:19 AM
Except for the guys like me who're on the site 365, I don't expect more Huskers to show up until ice really starts to form.  Sadly, that doesn't look too promising

On the plus side, I'm still catching crappie like nobody's business on a public lake a half-hour from town.
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: alekhunts on Dec 05, 2021, 07:44 AM
Fishgut nice job on the crappie I'm thinking I need to get my boat out  and hope it will bring us cold weather or it stays warm idk
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Post by: Reinert on Dec 05, 2021, 08:30 AM
I never left! 
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Post by: alekhunts on Dec 05, 2021, 08:33 AM
How many of you guys are from the east side of the state
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Post by: coldwillie11 on Dec 05, 2021, 09:37 AM
Lincoln here, waiting like everyone else
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Post by: whitetips on Dec 06, 2021, 10:45 AM
 ;)
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Post by: phishmonger on Dec 06, 2021, 12:16 PM
Lincoln as well, I'm not holding my breath on fishable ice before January. Gonna be shivering in my float tube.
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Post by: Mooncat on Dec 08, 2021, 10:13 AM
Here still, wish more was posted on here and in the South Dakota group.

From around the Bennet area.

We will keep waiting for that ice!!
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Post by: spikes on Dec 08, 2021, 09:07 PM
Can’t wait to get back on the ice.   Wasn’t much activity here last year. 
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: alekhunts on Dec 08, 2021, 09:18 PM
Spikes I wonder if the lack of activity is because everyone one goes to Facebook And I half to say this warm weather is terrible
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: Out Fishing on Dec 09, 2021, 07:25 AM
Still check in from time to time
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Post by: ryno on Dec 09, 2021, 07:52 AM
Still here.
Guessing Dec 8th for my first ice outing of the season. Small shallow protected lake that held skim ice for several days around Thanksgiving until we hit the mid 70's. Hoping for a much better ice season than the last one.

Don were ya able to creep out on some ice yesterday?
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: alekhunts on Dec 09, 2021, 08:47 AM
I think if he got on ice in Ne he was maybe on a indoor ice skating rink lol
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: Sandbilly on Dec 09, 2021, 06:15 PM
Don were ya able to creep out on some ice yesterday?

If I could have got away in the morning it would have worked. Noon temp was 46 and the 2 inches of ice was not liking me poking around much. Haven't been through the ice since 1979 and I intend on keeping that streak alive.  ;) Talking maybe 6 inches of snow tonight. That would help cool the lakes that haven't capped which is most of them. My little lake will be in trouble because it never lost ice.
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Post by: Bux n dux on Dec 13, 2021, 04:55 AM
Still check in occasionally. Waiting for freeze up like everyone else. Until then filling my spare time with bowhunting for deer and hunting waterfowl.
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Post by: marknpanfish on Dec 14, 2021, 01:26 PM
I'm spending time waiting for eyes making ice flies from tungsten beads in marabu.
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Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: marknpanfish on Dec 14, 2021, 01:28 PM
Ice not eyes. Sorry
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: CC U on Dec 15, 2021, 09:52 AM
The NOAA extended forecast is for below average temperatures from this weekend until Jan 7...

I am crossing my fingers that they are correct
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: FishGut on Dec 15, 2021, 10:07 AM
Below average isn't necessarily below zero
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: alekhunts on Dec 15, 2021, 09:53 PM
This weather is bull crap had a trip planned to SD this weekend with my son and now looks like I might half to cancel stupid wind and rain
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Post by: schie03 on Dec 16, 2021, 01:08 PM
i had guessed Jan 7th before, but really hoping sooner for Lincoln.  Not looking good!
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Post by: Perch dude on Dec 17, 2021, 10:42 AM
I check in on my “Home State” from time to time.  I have safe ice to fish up here in the mountains of Wyoming, but only trout by me.   I fish vicariously through you all for perch, walleye, and crappie.  KEEP posting ….. give me my “fix” !  GBR
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: sam brodrick on Dec 18, 2021, 02:32 AM
Western Nebraska chadron. Im bout ready to creep out on the state park pond checked the other day and couldn't quit get on it but close and the pond gets shade most the day  it's the fist thing to freeze in the panhandle .  Some decent fish in as well.
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: Sandbilly on Dec 18, 2021, 09:09 AM
A few fish through skinny ice in Cherry County yesterday. -2 this morning should help add a little.
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Post by: midstate1989 on Dec 19, 2021, 10:13 PM
Im starting to think that this warm weather is my fault. should not have bought new tip ups.  probably jinxed us all....
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: ROGERANGLER on Dec 20, 2021, 09:04 AM
Still on ice shanty from the southwest NE. Looks were a ways out to on the ice around here. Probably have to go north to on ice. Hope that is soon!!!
Waiting and watching....
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: FishGut on Dec 20, 2021, 08:46 PM
Quote
Im starting to think that this warm weather is my fault. should not have bought new tip ups.  probably jinxed us all....

Eh... I blame ignoring every bit of climate science information since 1972
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: hankthecrank on Dec 20, 2021, 09:51 PM
Yep still here.
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Post by: fishngolf on Dec 23, 2021, 07:54 AM
Good looking forecast for next week!!
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Post by: Keith Walters on Dec 23, 2021, 09:00 AM
Yep. I'm still here too.
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Post by: Showdown56 on Dec 23, 2021, 11:39 PM
 ;)
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Post by: brian40 on Dec 25, 2021, 07:12 PM
Patiently waiting. 
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Post by: jimyoumook on Dec 27, 2021, 10:24 AM
o ya
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Post by: nate95366 on Dec 27, 2021, 10:32 PM
Still here, but still waiting for fishable ice in my area - probably going to be still another week or two out, and that's if the forecast stays as cold as it is and doesn't trend warmer (like the entire month of December tended to do)...
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: CC U on Dec 28, 2021, 03:55 PM
Looking at the 14 day projected forecast...  Up here in North East Nebraska, by the 8th, we should have some clear, safe, fishable ICE!!!
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: alekhunts on Dec 28, 2021, 04:39 PM
CC U I think I'll be out in Ne Nebraska checking some lakes sunday
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Post by: Showdown56 on Dec 28, 2021, 07:58 PM
The Nebraska Ice Map shows some activity in Northeast Nebraska and in the Sandhills.  Hopefully ice building continues before the snow blows in.
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Post by: callovthemackinaw on Jan 01, 2022, 07:14 PM
cant wait to chase gills and such on i80.
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Post by: Fish2Live on Jan 03, 2022, 11:04 AM
Still here hoping to get out soon but the 4 letter word "Work" is going to get in the way
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Post by: phishmonger on Jan 03, 2022, 11:06 AM
Was able to get out in the Lincoln area yesterday; had 5-6" in the sheltered areas. Bite was tough, but managed a handful of gills, a couple crappie and a bass, so I can't complain!
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Post by: CC U on Jan 04, 2022, 12:31 PM
My buddy, fished Danish Alps this morning.  7" of solid ice on the North East corner of the lake.  The Crappie bite was slow.
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Post by: Showdown56 on Jan 04, 2022, 12:45 PM
Thank you!
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Post by: Unclegillhunter on Jan 04, 2022, 05:47 PM

Metro lakes looking good I will be out this weekend! Got everything ready to go today after work!
Keep it safe! JDL
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: Fishingnerd33 on Jan 05, 2022, 07:24 PM
I don't frequent this board outside of ice season. Do appreciate those willing to share ice/fishing reports. I primarily fish North Platte and west/north in the state. Planning to get the kiddos out this weekend, weather looks good.
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: huntnfish on Jan 07, 2022, 08:24 AM
Hey all, haven't been on here in a while.

Looking for info on Ixe conditons oarounf Ogallala and the Cresent Lake NWR. Headed that way with family in the next few weeks and wantimg to hit the hard water.

Will send update on ice conditons and catch report afterwards.

Thanks for any help in advance
Title: Re: Anyone still on here
Post by: Showdown56 on Jan 07, 2022, 12:51 PM
Hey all, haven't been on here in a while.

Looking for info on Ixe conditons oarounf Ogallala and the Cresent Lake NWR. Headed that way with family in the next few weeks and wantimg to hit the hard water.

Will send update on ice conditons and catch report afterwards.

Thanks for any help in advance

Ice conditions can change "in a couple days", be sure to check back shortly before you leave for more current conditions- or check the Nebraska Ice Map for updates!

We expect an update soon for Merritt and the Refuge lakes on the Map.