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Indiana => Ice Fishing Indiana => Topic started by: STUMPY on Feb 03, 2019, 10:34 AM
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Hit the slough yesterday did a lot of hole hoping but we ended up with a nice mess of gills. :)
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Hit the slough yesterday did a lot of hole hoping but we ended up with a nice mess of gills. :)
WTG, How is the ice holding up? Snow???
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It should be very wet and sloppy by today,but go for it. ;D
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It should be very wet and sloppy by today,but go for it. ;D
Maybe mid week after it refreezes.
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Front or back?
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Alot of water on top today. Wind layed down and the water began to seep in. Still water on top during the walk off, but not near as much as when arrived at 9 a.m.
Ice was in good condition coming off, no worries for myself.
The roads are getting the worst of it getting back to the access points.
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Fished the front yesterday, not to wet in the morning but much wetter on top later in the day. Many gills from 2 to 7" and only a few over the 7" mark. The quality isn't anything like it was a couple years ago. The bass are doing well and it seems like more redear then normal. Looks like another short ice season. Time to start thinking about spring.
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Anyone think the freezing temps Thursday night and Friday/ Friday night will save any ice for the slough for the weekend? I was there this past weekend and was on 8-9” of ice
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These warm temps are not helping, but the real killer is the rain they're calling for rain here again Wednesday with a high of 40. And again Thursday with a high of 50!it would be my guess that there will still be ice there but the guys may be walking boards to get out. The high is 18 for Friday and below freezing temps for the weekend hard to tell what is going to happen I would imagine somebody is going to try it this weekend
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Just heard a page for a rescue off of filbert lane. Hopefully everyone is ok. Be safe people.
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Just got chills ! Hope everyone is ok too !
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The guy went through walking through the weeds, he made it out and is doing okay. But the fire department and CO deemed the ice unsafe and shut the lake down to ice fishing for now.
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The guy went through walking through the weeds, he made it out and is doing okay. But the fire department and CO deemed the ice unsafe and shut the lake down to ice fishing for now.
Glad he's ok but shutting down the lake is the wrong call. I would think that would make people think if it's open, then it is "safe" ice.
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I just called they said the front is open for fishing and people on it right now. Slough isnt that scary as long as you stay away from the channels. Most of it you would only fall in to your hips. So that bein said im on my way haha. And for all you safety crazy people that remind everyone how dangerous ice fishing is....I Know!! Im not an idiot thanks
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Fished last night. ice was good solid. If they closed every lake when someone broke through we would have a very short season. Always use a spud. Use caution in the reeds .
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Did you do any good?
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Did you do any good?
No good
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And for all you safety crazy people that remind everyone how dangerous ice fishing is....I Know!! Im not an idiot thanks
Ligthten up Francis!
Most of us like to refresh peoples memories about the dangers of ice fishing because we don't like to read or hear about tradegy. With that said, since you're so offended by all of us preaching safety...just ignore whomever seems to sound concerned. Afterall, we're just crazy.
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Well put Jigmup! Only takes one mistake on these conditions and it could be your last. As old as I am I still value my life way more than a damn fish! Ultimately it's your call good luck, I'm waiting for cold forecasted for tonight and tomorrow. Be safe! Hex
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My names not Francis and I dont wear a toupee!
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Well put Jigmup! Only takes one mistake on these conditions and it could be your last.............
Agree 100%. I'm 64, ice fished 50+ yrs and knock on wood, only ever got my boots wet from bad edge ice.
Most in here are experienced veterans and if some post seem repetitious/boring/useless/etc. about condition warning you have to think about this.
Newbe icefisherman are not as experienced in ice safety and they do come in here. If they are not constantly warned they may end up dead. To me its worth all the repetitious warnings if it saves one life.
To all newbe's who read this. I suggest wearing a life vest, get ice picks, and a spud bar. I wore mine all last weekend and I could care less if it may look funny, if I fall thru I'm gona float. It also helps insulate you keeping you warmer in cold weather.
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I'm really thankful for my Striker suit. I don't run around like an idiot just because I have it but its good to know it should keep my head dry and make it a lot easier to get back topside if for some reason I go through. They are a little pricey but your life is worth more. Spud bars are cheap and everyone should have and use one.
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X2, what Roeboat said! Hex
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Good stuff guys.
When I went in I kept my head from going under the water. Probably another thing that saved my life!
How many of you have a bag in your vehicle with a couple of big towels, underware, T shirt, sweat shirt, pair of soft pants or jeans, stocking cap, couple pairs of warm socks, extra gloves, boots or gym shoes, a blanket or two????
I'm sure some think this is silly but I carry it all winter long! You never know when you might come up on an accident on the road? Could be a life saver!!!
Teach
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Good idea there Teach! May just throw together a survival bag and keep it in the car or truck, just in case. Hex
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Anyone going today or tomorrow. Like to know if the ice is 5 inches up front? Like to go later this week for the first time this year before it is all gone.
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Get away from the computer and c
Go for a drive al bundy
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Get away from the computer and c
Go for a drive al bundy
Thanks soooo much 4 all ur help. I DO APPRECIATE IT. What size shoe do you wear???? LMAO
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Anytime anytime ;D and I wear and a 11
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Drove by today about 4pm and saw like 6 shanties on the front of the lake and could see some out In the back too. Didn’t venture out myself to check ice
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Get away from the computer and c
Go for a drive al bundy
Abishop is very respected in here and helpful, I suggest using Al Bundy's shoe horn to pull your foot out of your .....
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Abishop is very respected in here and helpful, I suggest using Al Bundy's shoe horn to pull your foot out of your .....
Oh ya ? In the six years that I've been involved with this website I don't ever recall getting any knowledgeable information from Al ....but I have had numerous PM's from him asking for information with no thank you or kiss my Ace after the information is given. So that being said if you have a man crush on him keep your feelings to yourself. Because last I knew Al hasn't even fished this year nor do I think in the six years I've been on here that he has fished at all
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Some of you guys need to catch some fish quick before your hair catches fire. If needed I could take you with me.
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Hang in there Al! Those of us that know you still like you!!!!! ::) ::) ::)
Teach
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Hang in there Al! Those of us that know you still like you!!!!! ::) ::) ::)
Teach
Thank you, teach
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Holy Shat!!! that feeling you get when you just walk into a room that gives you an awkward feeling. Thats right now ;D
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Anybody try the Slough lately?
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Ok on bass with tip-ups bluegill is hit or miss the size isn't what it use to be on gills but still decent by all means. The best for me is drill 6 or 8 holes and move back and forth.
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Thanks. Buddy and I fished out there yesterday afternoon until dark and brought home about 20 bluegill. Some real nice ones but a lot of drinks we didn't keep. There was 6 inches of good clear ice.
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Thinking about making my madian voyage this year Saturday. Who else is planning on going ? Going to give is a couple days to tighten back up. Suppose to be 46 Thursday.
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Thursday will be a smash fest!
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Al. If no good rain. Tbat ice will be fine. Go catch fish. They are there.
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Fished wed. Ice was solid at bird house. open water near island.lots of small gill brought home 10
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ANYONE KNOW IF THE BAIT SHOP IS OPEN ACROSS FROM ENTRANCE TO THE SLOUGH?
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WONDERING IF THERE WAS A REPEAT OF THE SO CALLED ST. VALENTINES DAY MASSACRE AT THE SLOUGH LIKE BACK IN THE 80'S. there WAS LIKE 10,0000
FISH CAUGHT THIS DAY. THE FRONT LOOKED LIKE SWISS CHEESE ALL OVER. FISH BY THE BUCKETFULLS. FISH WOULD COME TO THE OPENINGS SUCKING IN FRESH AIR. OH, THE GOOD OLD YEARS. MEMORIES.... ANYONE MAKE IT OUT TODAY???
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AB pretty sure that bait shop has been closed for a couple years now. The truck stop on the corner of 41 & 10 sells bee moth. Used to be a half ass bait shop right next to it but not sure if they're even open still.
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AB pretty sure that bait shop has been closed for a couple years now. The truck stop on the corner of 41 & 10 sells bee moth. Used to be a half ass bait shop right next to it but not sure if they're even open still.
Rosies did open back up late spring last year. Wondering if open 4 ice fishing???
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The old Chief's bait off 10 and 41 was an antique shop last winter but they still carried a bit of bait and a few jigs. This year I have yet to see it open. The Sportsman's Den in Cedar Lake about a mile east of the light on 41 carries a full line of bait along with ice rods and tackle if you are heading to the Slough from up north. Seems finding a good bait shop is getting harder and harder these days.
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The gas station just befor the kankakee river on 41 has minnows shiners worms wax worms and red worms..grumpy sum b$&@h haha but he gots em 99% of the time. Not sure how early he opens though
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Any ice report as of today, Friday Feb.15? I live an hour and a half away and don't wanna make the trip out saturday if the ice is bad. Any info would be helpful. Thanks in advance.
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ANYONE KNOW IF THE BAIT SHOP IS OPEN ACROSS FROM ENTRANCE TO THE SLOUGH?
Yes it’s open it’s called Wilson bait and tackle now. It’s a new ownership they have a Facebook page you can look them up and call or message them on facebook
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Anyone planning on heading out Thursday and want to hook up?
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Anyone planning on heading out Thursday and want to hook up?
I will take you out and catch some of these a few mIles from where you live....pm me
(https://i.postimg.cc/fJNhqTYs/20190204-153820.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJNhqTYs)
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Anyone planning on heading out Thursday and want to hook up?
Going to the east on thursday AL. otherwise id say yeah. Got a few bags of fish from the slough, so now im looking for quality. 😁
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Anyone planning on heading out Thursday and want to hook up?
I plan on heading to maxi Thursday but have been hearing some sketchy ice reports. If it doesn't pan out I'm sure I will end up at the slough.
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What's the sketchy ice reports ?
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I'm not on assbook but was sent some posts copied from there saying a few areas have opened up on the east and south sides. A few reported areas starting to honeycomb. I haven't been over in 2 weeks so I really don't know.
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Ok thank you , ya I dont blame you I don't have assbook either . My wife calls this my fish book cause I'm always looking at it ;D
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I was on maxi yesterday. The ice i was on, was fine. I did not find any areas of interest, BESIDES... there are some soft edges.
I parked on the north end by the park, things "looked" fine. 1 guy fishing close, few others out further towards long point.
Drove over to the public access, need to watch footing getting on all along the shore there, as some spots are soft, there is a small shove right at the access.
Drove down by the channels and checked stuff out. Mouth of the channels has a crack all the way across and rather wet. Middle channel had a soft spot right off the corner like it always does too.
Did not drive up along the east side of the lake, as i didnt care to fish any of that area. Yes there is open water on the east side of lake, very easy to identify.
Ice i was on was not honeycomb, it was in pretty good shape, fished well into the night and the lake was having a wonderful conversation with me the entire time spent jiggin.
Lets see what type of rain we get, and how much rain we get. Rain and wind is going to be our biggest factor come this weekend. I plan on fishing thursday. Sunday looks too windy for me, especially now that i can pick and choose when to fish. Lol.
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Nice report and thank you ! I will hopefully be out there this weekend for one more whoopin
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Sent you a pm NDA
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I will take you out and catch some of these a few mIles from where you live....pm me
(https://i.postimg.cc/fJNhqTYs/20190204-153820.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/fJNhqTYs)
Well that's an offer that shouldn't be refused ;D
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Well that's an offer that shouldn't be refused ;D
[/quote]refused...that's ok, couldn't get on the perch anyways yesterday....just caught 18 crap eyes....
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Those crappie are quality fish. Dont be disappointed that is still a good haul imho.
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Those crappie are quality fish. Dont be disappointed that is still a good haul imho.
if it's not the species that I'm targeting, then it is a failure....
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On that lake you should be happy with whatever you get
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On that lake you should be happy with whatever you get because most of the time it's nothing LOL