Author Topic: Twenty Below Wind Chills... Am I Insane? (Read 2083 times)

woodroce · « **on:** Feb 18, 2015, 04:38 PM »

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I planned a fishing trip for early tomorrow morning. I wanted to hit the ice at 2 a.m. I wanted to jig for smelt until dawn, then use some smelt for bait for a while on tip-ups before returning home. However, after checking the forecast for tomorrow morning it is supposed to be very cold. The high for tomorrow is forecast to be 0°. But, the forecasted wind chill factors are -20°!

I have done it before. I guess I am a diehard. I know I will be cleaning my tip-up holes out every twenty minutes. I know I'll go through a few hand warmers and fight the elements all the while I am out there. Oh, and I have an Arctic Armor suit, so that gives me a big advantage.

But, what I am wondering is- who else is this crazy? Because, damn the forecast, I think I am going anyway! Also, are the fish as less likely to bite with an oncoming cold front in the winter as they are in the summer? Do you think it makes that much of a difference? Have you ever scored a seriously good catch during a bitter cold ice fishing outing? I'd be interested in hearing any and all input and experiences.

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trapper2000 · « **Reply #1 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 04:47 PM »

when I was young I did stupid stuff ...I still do but I have limits on how stupid...lets look at this for a min 20 below wind chill and your thinking about going at 2 am .... for a smelt and hopefully a lake trout

your not even talking decent crappies or perch ........ you are crazy

PeterC · « **Reply #2 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 04:52 PM »

Yes I have had success on bitterly cold days on a couple of local reservoirs and Saratoga lake for pike, perch and walleye.

razvy · « **Reply #3 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 04:56 PM »

A diehard hase nothing to do whit what you want to do , personally I think you take to much risk .
3 weeks ago it was 6º F & 20 miles winds , It took 6 minutes to freeze my hands to the point that I almost wheat to the ER , That's all it tock to pack my stuff and jump on my ATV ,thank G I live across the lake less then 3/4 mile .
Stay home , my 2 ç .

trapper2000 · « **Reply #4 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 04:58 PM »

razvy exactly .... in weather like that to much can go wrong and you abilitys are extremly limited

duke14 · « **Reply #5 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 04:58 PM »

If you have a shanty and a heater,no problem,dress right and use your head,
lately,if you want to fish you have to deal with these conditions,
and you have to be a little crazy anyways to ice fish,lol

woodroce · « **Reply #6 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 05:04 PM »

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TRAPPER SAID "for a smelt and hopefully a lake trout

your not even talking decent crappies or perch ........ you are crazy"

Well, I was thinking a hundred (or two) smelt, and maybe a brown or a rainbow trout. We love our smelt. If I had a good lead on where to bag me some perch or crappie, I wouldn't rule it out. Do you really think it is stupid? I get a thrill out of beating the elements. I think it's cool to have the ice to myself, too. Especially if I'm catching fish!

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Raquettedacker · « **Reply #7 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 05:06 PM »

I say fish when you can/want....

trapper2000 · « **Reply #8 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 05:08 PM »

i'm busting on ya dude ....it is seriously cold so be extra careful ,at one time i would have done it myself ,now nope but i want a report tomorrow and i wish ya all the luck in the world

rgfixit · « **Reply #9 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 05:20 PM »

Yup......your insane $:-\$

But dang you can cook!

I did the bLuegill a la Grecian.....made me swoon!

Rg

Floatman · « **Reply #10 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 05:46 PM »

OK, you piqued my interest. Bluegill a la Grecian? Please share.

woodroce · « **Reply #11 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 06:11 PM »

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Fresh Bluegill Fillets a La Grecian

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=310070.msg3248823#msg3248823

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sodussut · « **Reply #12 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 06:13 PM »

I use to be that crazy, BUT retirement and age have sharpened my mind a tad to only fish when the wind chill is above zero .Good luck, you'll be able to brag about the experience especially if you do well. Usually when the weather sucks the fishing is great so when's the fish fry?

mossy100 · « **Reply #13 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 06:18 PM »

Go get em...Let us know how you do.

wish4fish · « **Reply #14 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 06:34 PM »

The way this month is going it's just another day.... I enjoy the challenge that Mother Nature dishes out. All my friends think I'm crazy for ice fishing at all, let alone at -20. Have fun!! That's what it's all about

Tikkaman · « **Reply #15 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 06:42 PM »

Go for it, that's why we buy portable shelters and buddy heaters. Good luck

rgfixit · « **Reply #16 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 06:55 PM »

Quote from: sodussut on Feb 18, 2015, 06:13 PM

I use to be that crazy, BUT retirement and age have sharpened my mind a tad to only fish when the wind chill is above zero .Good luck, you'll be able to brag about the experience especially if you do well. Usually when the weather sucks the fishing is great so when's the fish fry?

This man doesn't need to Fry! And....who are you kidding....you'll be the first foot in the Oatka fishing the only thawed 10' diameter pool on the creek....and catching trout.

I'm gonna stalk you this spring

Rg

sodussut · « **Reply #17 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 07:06 PM »

I owe you a trip, without an auger!

billybob851 · « **Reply #18 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 07:41 PM »

my wife, buddy and myself went monday morning, and on the way to the lake my truck read -21 real temp. it was cold but dress properly and use a heater and shanty and you should be ok. once we got set up and the sun came up the heater went on low because it was that warm in the shanty

rgfixit · « **Reply #19 on:** Feb 18, 2015, 07:53 PM »

Quote from: sodussut on Feb 18, 2015, 07:06 PM

I owe you a trip, without an auger!

2 old farts with fly rods on a stream........I'm in

Rg

bigredonice · « **Reply #20 on:** Feb 19, 2015, 07:51 AM »

Like everyone else has said, as long as your dressed properly its not an issue. We've had a few days much colder than that already this year.

moosefeet · « **Reply #21 on:** Feb 19, 2015, 07:58 PM »

You just have to dress appropriately.... wool socks, PJ's, sweatshirt, slippers and a beer! Oops....forgot to mention the remote as well

trapper2000 · « **Reply #22 on:** Feb 20, 2015, 05:53 AM »

ome of 3 things happened 1.... fishing sucked 2.... his wife explained it you do something this stupid I can be colder then that frozen lake .....3 he's frozen solid on that lake ...he never reported back

filetandrelease · « **Reply #23 on:** Feb 20, 2015, 07:24 AM »

I don't have problem with the cold , shoveling that white S?!$ that's keeping me from being out there

trapper2000 · « **Reply #24 on:** Feb 20, 2015, 07:29 AM »

next 10 days not a day over freezing! this is getting bad

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #25 on:** Feb 20, 2015, 07:41 AM »

I've fished in those conditions several times this season. To me cold weather isn't a deterrent. With today's tech you can fish comfortably in wicked cold. You have to follow the basics we all know too to ensure you're safe in extreme temps.

One thing I'd say I've been doing a lot of is trying to find any decent spots in the lee of the constant wind we've had.

trapper2000 · « **Reply #26 on:** Feb 20, 2015, 07:48 AM »

you near Colebrook res in MA?

bigredonice · « **Reply #27 on:** Feb 20, 2015, 07:50 AM »

Seneca Lake froze over last night!

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #28 on:** Feb 20, 2015, 08:00 AM »

Quote from: trapper2000 on Feb 20, 2015, 07:48 AM

you near Colebrook res in MA?

Yes sir. That's why I keep hitting LG it's not a bad ride.

trapper2000 · « **Reply #29 on:** Feb 20, 2015, 08:13 AM »

that's a pretty res but they drained it so low ....why?

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