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Title: Tic. tic. tic...
Post by: Curley on Nov 26, 2023, 03:43 PM
Forever hopeful for a better season than the last.. The guy at Stuwarts in Rocky hill tweaked the carb on the Strikenaster last year and I'm jonesing to shred some ice. The Nils is nice bit I want some serious ice for a change.
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Post by: Hooking on Nov 29, 2023, 02:37 PM
I’m officially ready for the most expensive dink yellow perch ever landed in CT!

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Post by: cutler331 on Nov 29, 2023, 07:55 PM
I picked up one of those last year and never got to use it. I even bought the motor for it!!! Fingers crossed!!!!
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Post by: Hooking on Nov 30, 2023, 09:05 PM
Fingers crossed with you! After last season, I’d honestly be happy with one day out there. Good luck trying out your new gear.
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Post by: 1BADTA on Dec 03, 2023, 04:57 PM
Please get cold this year, last year was terrible. I only got out 7 times here in Ct.  :tipup:
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Post by: sploke on Dec 10, 2023, 06:27 PM
60 degrees and an inch of rain today....this isn't helping.
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Post by: BDailey on Dec 12, 2023, 10:12 AM
Looks like a repeat of last ice season, or lack thereof
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Post by: cutler331 on Dec 12, 2023, 03:49 PM
Yea. I'm not waiting for the ice this year. I'm going up to Maine end of January. Trying to get my first landlocked salmon!!
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Post by: lowaccord66 on Dec 13, 2023, 06:21 PM
Looks like a repeat of last ice season, or lack thereof

Last season I was on locally week of christmas, doesnt look like we will see a repeat of that. 
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Post by: sploke on Dec 14, 2023, 08:36 AM
My pond skimmed over Tuesday night, held up yesterday and looks like an actual sheet formed last night.  I'll have to go poke a hole in it this afternoon to see how much there is.


Although more high 50s and rain coming in this weekend, so it's all for naught down here right now.
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Post by: eiderz on Dec 14, 2023, 11:47 AM
I'm trying to dupe the weather gods by vowing to continue to hunt ducks through January. Maybe they'll try to freeze me out, I can then admit defeat and go icefishing.
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Post by: BDailey on Dec 14, 2023, 02:32 PM
Last season I was on locally week of christmas, doesnt look like we will see a repeat of that.

Yes same hear, I fished the week of Xmas then it was in the 60’s and a lot of rain. At least we had the little window but looks like the remaining of December is mild for the foreseeable
Future. Hopefully January will be a different story, but I’m ok with traveling north out of state and do some exploring.
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Post by: lowaccord66 on Dec 15, 2023, 10:54 AM
Bantam had skim all around the launch this morning.  I may go smash it in a couple hours and make some casts for pike.  I dont mind lack of ice.  Open launches and a good bite with no boats is sweeeet. 

I think some of us forget it isnt even winter yet.
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Post by: Patb41982 on Jan 16, 2024, 09:22 AM
Will ice be safe on bantam this weekend what are your guys thoughts on that?
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Post by: BDailey on Jan 16, 2024, 10:28 AM
Will ice be safe on bantam this weekend what are your guys thoughts on that?

That’s a very risky question to ask, I’d recommend checking it personally with another friend & the proper safety gear. 

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Post by: fishoninct on Jan 17, 2024, 05:40 AM
Will ice be safe on bantam this weekend what are your guys thoughts on that?
My giess is that there will be some safe ice at Bamtam.  I doubt the while lake will be safe, but with this week, it is possible.  Check as you go because you never know until you check. 
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Post by: sploke on Jan 17, 2024, 07:30 AM
13 degrees here in South Windsor this morning.  I'm going to go spud my pond to see how much ice is there.  There was about 3/4" before the snow.  The snow and ice yesterday brought a bunch of water over the top which is now all frozen so I'm thinking there might be an inch of black and maybe another inch of crap on top...
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Post by: Patb41982 on Jan 17, 2024, 07:52 AM
Bantam has ice.  Lots of skim as of this morning with steam making its way through the thin ice.  My bet is there will be guys on it this weekend.

Thank you kind sir  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:

Berks for sure should be well iced and fishable. Buddy of mine said they been fishing up there  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: sploke on Jan 17, 2024, 08:16 AM
13 degrees here in South Windsor this morning.  I'm going to go spud my pond to see how much ice is there.  There was about 3/4" before the snow.  The snow and ice yesterday brought a bunch of water over the top which is now all frozen so I'm thinking there might be an inch of black and maybe another inch of crap on top...


Not as good as I was hoping, but should still be good for hockey this weekend!




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Post by: Patb41982 on Jan 17, 2024, 05:52 PM
No problem.  I dont fish bantam so dont mind providing an update for those who are anxious to get out there.

Love to get on some pike there.... :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
Would love to catch a walleye this year, have never got one yet  ??? ??? ??? :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: any places you or anyone can recommend  please  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:
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Post by: Kierran on Jan 17, 2024, 06:59 PM


C’mon, Jon. Save it for the DMs. Thousands of lurkers looking at this.

Stay safe out there, people. Use a spud bar and wear ice picks. We could be looking at a four-day ice season in CT with another torch coming next week.
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Post by: lowaccord66 on Jan 17, 2024, 08:25 PM
C’mon, Jon. Save it for the DMs. Thousands of lurkers looking at this.

Stay safe out there, people. Use a spud bar and wear ice picks. We could be looking at a four-day ice season in CT with another torch coming next week.

Fixed. 
Title: Re: Tic. tic. tic...Bantam Fishing?
Post by: vaughan on Jan 18, 2024, 03:51 PM
Does anybody know if anyone has been out on Bantam South Bay maybe out by CT State boat launch side?