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Offline Jonesie925

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Pontoosuc
« on: Feb 17, 2017, 06:02 AM »
Thinking about heading out for some pike Saturday.... Was planning on going up to Champlain , but might not be able to make it there tonight. I've been wanting to try Pontoosuc..never been... Does anyone know how much snow is up there and if it's a slushy mess?  Any tips on where to park?
Thanks

Offline BFFlynn51

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #1 on: Feb 17, 2017, 06:49 AM »
I've never been either, but I'll be there setting up early Saturday with a buddy.   If you see a grey and blue Jawbone shanty come say hi. 

Offline RickWakeman

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #2 on: Feb 17, 2017, 06:57 AM »
I usually fish in front of the itam. There is a little path next to it wide enough to drive down. Depending on your vehicle and the amount of snow still there it might be a bit of a problem though. I plan on going out tomorrow, I may check out the path today. There is also a parking lot by the boat launch. I wouldn't fish over there but you could always walk from there.

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #3 on: Feb 17, 2017, 07:37 AM »
snow varies with drifts but tomorrow is calling for 47 degrees so it will be slushy everywhere in the berks.
Drill um and fill um........

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #4 on: Feb 17, 2017, 09:54 AM »
Fyi I would not recommend using the path I mentioned. Went to check it out today and I'm full on stuck right now with 4wd

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #5 on: Feb 17, 2017, 10:16 AM »
Fyi I would not recommend using the path I mentioned. Went to check it out today and I'm full on stuck right now with 4wd

Wish i was closer to help get you out.  I planned on hiking it from the boat ramp.  I could use the excercise anyways.

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #6 on: Feb 17, 2017, 12:00 PM »
Fyi I would not recommend using the path I mentioned. Went to check it out today and I'm full on stuck right now with 4wd
I've been driving my truck out onto the lake no problems all week. ALloyd I have is ford escape all wheel drive. Not even a big jasked up truck. The right tires help

Offline RickWakeman

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #7 on: Feb 17, 2017, 12:33 PM »
A guy came by on a sled and some shovels and helped dig me out. Not sure if he is a member here but thanks!

I just found out today there is a derby on the lake tomorrow.

I don't have special tires. Just yokohama all seasons.

Offline BFFlynn51

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #8 on: Feb 17, 2017, 12:59 PM »
A guy came by on a sled and some shovels and helped dig me out. Not sure if he is a member here but thanks!

I just found out today there is a derby on the lake tomorrow.

I don't have special tires. Just yokohama all seasons.

Anyone else here know about the derby? If im heading there anyways might as well sign up

Offline stitch

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #9 on: Feb 17, 2017, 02:22 PM »
Derby is 6am  to 3.  $10. Entry.

Offline RickWakeman

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #10 on: Feb 17, 2017, 02:24 PM »
Anyone else here know about the derby? If im heading there anyways might as well sign up

The guy at the bait shop said it is a cash derby, and that they just called it on so a lot of people might not know about it. The guy who helped me get unstuck knew about it.

I found this:
https://allevents.in/pittsfield/tom-wren-memorial-ice-fishing-derby/230442307416682

Offline troutncrappie

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #11 on: Feb 17, 2017, 02:40 PM »
The guy at the bait shop said it is a cash derby, and that they just called it on so a lot of people might not know about it. The guy who helped me get unstuck knew about it.

I found this:
https://allevents.in/pittsfield/tom-wren-memorial-ice-fishing-derby/230442307416682

That derby has happened for at least the last 5 years it usually is a big turnout
Drill um and fill um........

Offline RickWakeman

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #12 on: Feb 19, 2017, 02:33 PM »
If anyone happens to come across one or two frabill arctic fire tip ups over by the ITAM and doesn't want them I would be happy to have them back. I forgot to do a headcount before I loaded up the car. I usually fish alone so 4 or 5 is a lot easier to keep track of. Stupid mistake.  :%$#!:

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #13 on: Feb 19, 2017, 03:30 PM »
If anyone happens to come across one or two frabill arctic fire tip ups over by the ITAM and doesn't want them I would be happy to have them back. I forgot to do a headcount before I loaded up the car. I usually fish alone so 4 or 5 is a lot easier to keep track of. Stupid mistake.  :%$#!:

I have done the same thing and it is frustrating. Hopefully, you will get yours back although I had my address on it and it still went MIA.
Being on ice is nice but the tug is the drug.

Offline RickWakeman

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #14 on: Feb 19, 2017, 03:39 PM »
I have done the same thing and it is frustrating. Hopefully, you will get yours back although I had my address on it and it still went MIA.

Thanks for the positive vibes. I didn't mark mine but I think I am considering it. I probably won't be able to make it out there until next weekend. The upside is that it was a great trip save for the sunburn.

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Re: Pontoosuc
« Reply #15 on: Feb 19, 2017, 04:14 PM »
Thanks for the positive vibes. I didn't mark mine but I think I am considering it. I probably won't be able to make it out there until next weekend. The upside is that it was a great trip save for the sunburn.
Rick
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