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New Hampshire => Ice Fishing New Hampshire => Topic started by: Lv2hunt on Oct 01, 2021, 08:40 AM
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39 degrees when I woke this morning just got my new k drill delivered yesterday guns are cleaned and sighted in just need to work on some ice gear other than that I think this has been the best year I've been ready for hunting and fishing. 30 more days till muzzle then before we know it we will be walking on water. I love this time of year wouldn't trade it for the world my wife thinks I'm crazy she'd rather be in St Thomas.
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I am right there with you lv2hunt, muzzleloaders are ready, new strikemaster already delivered and battery charged..lol.. As much as I love to hunt and ice fish I hate to see trolling season go, I retired on March 1st this year and have fished about 5 days a week, Its not quite over but its getting close. Good luck this upcoming season.
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I'm still waiting for the portables to be in stock again so I can replace my 70 pounder. I hear the Christmas decorations are out at Walmart, so it should be soon!
This is about the time of year that I start to drive my friends crazy by being able to slide talk of ice fishing into any conversation lol.
At least you hunters have something to keep you going until then. Good luck and safekeeping to you all out there.
Congrats on retirement!It sounds like you're doing it right. :)
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After the summer of wind and rain I'm ready for a reset into the next season. Went through the wheeler last weekend and got it ready for the ice, mounted an Otter box on the front racks between the snorks as well as a mount for my bait bucket, and finally put on a new set of heated grips. The sleds are ready if we get dumped on with snow but I really prefer the wheeler for fishing. I'm not much of a hunter so this is the time of year that I get stuff done around the house while waiting for the water to lock up.
Guniea, you should get yourself on the call list or notification list at the places you're looking to buy the portable. It's kinda looking like that type of stuff is going to sell out fast this year because of limited production numbers with most manufactures.
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Guniea, you should get yourself on the call list or notification list at the places you're looking to buy the portable. It's kinda looking like that type of stuff is going to sell out fast this year because of limited production numbers with most manufactures.
Totally agree with you there …. I’ve ran into product shortages all summer… you can also try buying thru the manufacturer as well rather than waiting for the stores to receive them
Hope everyone had a good summer, hunting season is at the doorstep after that ICE …
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Guniea, you should get yourself on the call list or notification list at the places you're looking to buy the portable. It's kinda looking like that type of stuff is going to sell out fast this year because of limited production numbers with most manufactures.
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Check with Franks great Outdoors , Scheels amd SpprtsmansGuide ..they seem to be updating inventory daily ..Franks looks to be doing alot of instore/walk ins deals now ..also Franks Shanty days should be approaching soon is probably a good bet in order to reserve a shelter . Getting the itch with the chilly weather ..not much on my must/got to get list ..got some deals and steals via Amazon for some items over the summer ... relining some rod/reels is pretty much all that is left.
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I'm still waiting for the portables to be in stock again so I can replace my 70 pounder. I hear the Christmas decorations are out at Walmart, so it should be soon!
This is about the time of year that I start to drive my friends crazy by being able to slide talk of ice fishing into any conversation lol.
At least you hunters have something to keep you going until then. Good luck and safekeeping to you all out there.
Congrats on retirement!It sounds like you're doing it right. :)
Guinea, you have a PM
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You guys are right, supply and demand in all industries has become very skewed! I hadn't even considered that. Thank you for that, and the name drops. I will definitely be more proactive.
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Yup, supply lines are tough.. I've got 2 Ford Transits sitting at the shop, one since July the other June. Both waiting on airbag parts that are on a never ending back order. Every time the deliver date approaches Autofair calls to say it's been pushed another month. Stuff that's usually on shelves at local stores are now a few days out. Getting frustrating trying to explain the situation to customers...
I've been waiting for Fuel system parts on for my Mercury outboard all summer, they'll probably show a couple days after ice in... Way back in February I ordered a new Camaro, a few weeks later Chevy paused production of Corvettes and Camaros due to the chip shortage... 6 months later it was finally delivered a few days before labor day, so much for a summer toy... Strange times we're in...
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I also think most items will hold MSRP ...and like last season very little end of season clearance items. I thought there would be a lot of after season deals from individuals who purchased ice fishing items and gave up the sport ..particularly hub shelters as restaurants bought a portion of last season inventory ...may be they were sold to the patrons who ice fish .
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most electric or drill augers were sold out all last season and still say on backorder now, and I'm sure there wont be many deals going on like usual. The k-drill i just picked up brand new on flea-bay was the best deal I've seen 8.5 inch new in box 249 local place by me got them in march last year and sold them for 329 gone in a couple of days. Good luck out there stock up!!
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You guys working on your beards?
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You guys working on your beards?
Haha, stopped trimming a few weeks ago... Time to let the winter coat come in.
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You guys working on your beards?
I would, but don't want to wear the beard net at work.
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High 70’s next week! We’re going backwards! Usually have a few frosts by this time of year…grass is still dewy every morning. They must have had frost up in the burg by now…
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You guys working on your beards?
I was gonna, but the ol' man hates it when it gets tangled in his like velcro.
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I was gonna, but the ol' man hates it when it gets tangled in his like velcro.
Lmao funny girl! ;D
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Haha, stopped trimming a few weeks ago... Time to let the winter coat come in.
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High 70’s next week! We’re going backwards! Usually have a few frosts by this time of year…grass is still dewy every morning. They must have had frost up in the burg by now…
Nope not yet. Surprisingly.
I was just up there for a week hunting. Way too warm. And the ol timer I talked to said no frost yet this fall so far.
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Nope not yet. Surprisingly.
I was just up there for a week hunting. Way too warm. And the ol timer I talked to said no frost yet this fall so far.
This week will be HOT by October standards…not even going to bother with hunting until we see a mini-frost at least. Hopefully, soon. I suggest you guys shave those starter, whiskers and a wait as well! 😂
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It's that time of year again.. ;D... the boats asleep ( my dock rental expires 10/15 and the fishing sucks anyways)and I'm thinking deer and ice..
this was a crazy summer, May and June were phenomenal on the river, big fish were plentiful and hungry... 4th of July it all went to stinker, the non stop rain ruined the fishing in the river for the summer... the seemingly endless swells from offshore storms severely limited my ability to fish the beach and ocean side rock piles... brackish water filled the bay and killed the lobster fishing as well.. I only landed 26 keepers as apposed to over 300 last season.. and I had 6 pots "disappear" to boot.. ..... but through it all I still managed 221 stripers over 40".. and countless "little guys".. 10/2 I fished a small fish blitz with my 9 wt. and had a blast, the carnage went on for the entire rising tide, when they got out of casting range I teased them back in with a hook less pencil popper...
I got my last large fish 10/4.. I got 3 over 40" on live eels, all were release boat side with out removing them from the water... 10/6 and 10/7 were a totally different story.. it was like fishing in a bath tub.. eerily quiet, only the occasional splash from a leaping sturgeon to keep me awake, even the small bait was gone, I spent 9 hours that last night before admitting it was over..there will more fish, I'm sure, but I wont be there to molest them..
Mid August out stand up game and garden freezer S.T.B....it was half full of garden veggies, fish and venison, the local appliance store said they couldn't deliver a new one until 10/1!.. everyone I called said they had no room for the "goods" so I did the only logical thing... I donated it to the local soup kitchen..
10/1 my freezer was delivered, so I have a pretty big chore this fall and winter to fill it up..says the little guy with the mile wide grin!
Any of you recognize this character
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Way to go Joe... You get thrown a curve ball and you turn it into something good for your neighborhood. Good luck filling up that new freezer, I'm sure it won't take you long.
I'm not sure I'd let that dude on my boat... Looks a little shady to me...
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Nice write up Joe good to hear from ya..Good luck filling that new freezer hope to hear from you alot more once the hardwater is here..
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Nice write up Joe good to hear from ya..Good luck filling that new freezer hope to hear from you alot more once the hardwater is here..
Thanks, I'll be around now, no where else to go.. season was messed up enough that I only got to take Ray and Wane out, Ray hit it right, poor Wane caught the brunt of my rain soaked foul mood, it even rained the night I took him out.. the only thing we caught was Pepe le pue.. I never got the chance to get him on good fishing... there's always next year as long as im.upright!looking foreword to the ice and maybe fishing to with a few more members.
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Nice write up Joe. Still sounds like a busy and fun summer to me. I was working out of town and so busy this summer I never got a chance to meet up with you and Frank over in Nbpt like we talked about. I myself only got out striper fishing twice :'( But my summers have been like that lately. It's all good, time is plentiful during ice season.
Good luck filling the freezer this fall. I got one in already, just need a few more.
Can't wait to hookup with y'all this winter.
Cmon cold!
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I'm not sure I'd let that dude on my boat... Looks a little shady to me...
Definitely a sketchy character. Hope he left you a good tip ;D
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Definitely a sketchy character. Hope he left you a good tip ;D
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Nice write up Joe. Still sounds like a busy and fun summer to me. I was working out of town and so busy this summer I never got a chance to meet up with you and Frank over in Nbpt like we talked about. I myself only got out striper fishing twice :'( But my summers have been like that lately. It's all good, time is plentiful during ice season.
Good luck filling the freezer this fall. I got one in already, just need a few more.
Can't wait to hookup with y'all this winter.
Cmon cold!
There's always next year..
Here's a few shots of the better days.
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Well... here's one tip... Pull your hat down tight before Roc jumps on the throttle lol. The ole war wagon jumps outta the hole and hops on plane a lot quicker than expected...
We definitely need to meet up more than once a winter Jason, I'm planning on venturing out of the SW corner of the state and spending more time around the lakes region this year...
Some great pics Joe... I see you even got your bride out on the boat, well done.
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There's always next year..
Here's a few shots of the better days.
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Congratulations on your best “trophy” of the season! (And she’s wearing her “linesides” shirt as well!) 😄
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Congratulations on your best “trophy” of the season! (And she’s wearing her “linesides” shirt as well!) 😄
couldn't agree more.. hard to believe she'll be 80.next week
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couldn't agree more.. hard to believe she'll be 80.next week
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Happy Birthday to the Mrs…and many more!
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Well... here's one tip... Pull your hat down tight before Roc jumps on the throttle lol. The ole war wagon jumps outta the hole and hops on plane a lot quicker than expected...
We definitely need to meet up more than once a winter Jason, I'm planning on venturing out of the SW corner of the state and spending more time around the lakes region this year...
Some great pics Joe... I see you even got your bride out on the boat, well done.
I look forward to it Ray
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Nice pictures Joe. Been a crazy time. Nice fish Stealth. Agree it's been tough finding parts. I was lucky and scored a new made in usa dishwasher. As far as ice fishing goes I replaced my leaders on my tip ups today and got a new aerator pump for my bait buckets. Spent a few bucks extra for a nice one. One less thing to do. On another note I recently purchased a Battery powered filet knife by rapala. It worked great on fish and as an added bonus it's awesome for carving pumpkins. The kid got a kick out of that.
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Jaysum Roc, I'm surprised you leave the house! She's a cutie!
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Jaysum Roc, I'm surprised you leave the house! She's a cutie!
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I think so.... and with a heart of gold. she turns 80 today..
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Jaysum Roc, I'm surprised you leave the house! She's a cutie!
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I think so.... and with a heart of gold. she turns 80 today..
Happy Birthday Nancy!!
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Happy Birthday! I hope she's being well spoiled.
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34 here this morning.. I'm sure its alot colder up north.
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34 here this morning.. I'm sure its alot colder up north.
25° and a heavy frost (1st one) this morning 10miles west of Winnipesaukee!
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High 20s and lots of frost in my yard this morning... I know it's been a tough summer when a frozen windshield on the white buffalo is the best thing I've seen all week lol
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High 20s and lots of frost in my yard this morning... I know it's been a tough summer when a frozen windshield on the white buffalo is the best thing I've seen all week lol
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yea buddy!... got the ATV trailer scraped to bare metal and primed last Saturday, checked/replaced the wheel bearings as needed, ordered a new set of tires that should be there today, I guess I need to unearth my tire machine!.. should get it painted and undercoated tomorrow, hopefully get to the HD springs on the Can Am sunday...
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Good luck getting the trailer painted and sealed tomorrow Joe, supposed to be a wet one. Good thing you checked your bearings, like you said they wouldn't have made it to the highway. The spring swap should go easy, probably one of the best mods you'll end up doing. They like to spring the big bore bikes pretty soft to help with ride but to me they're always too soft. Mine has been on aftermarket suspension since around 10 miles, best improvement it's seen...
The wheeler, trailer, and winter beater are ready to go for me, still have to go through the rods and traps but that's easy by the fire in the evenings.
About time to start adjusting the sleep schedule as well, I'll set the alarm 10 minutes earlier every few days to slowly get back to the 3:00 am wake up calls...
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Good luck getting the trailer painted and sealed tomorrow Joe, supposed to be a wet one. Good thing you checked your bearings, like you said they wouldn't have made it to the highway. The spring swap should go easy, probably one of the best mods you'll end up doing. They like to spring the big bore bikes pretty soft to help with ride but to me they're always too soft. Mine has been on aftermarket suspension since around 10 miles, best improvement it's seen...
The wheeler, trailer, and winter beater are ready to go for me, still have to go through the rods and traps but that's easy by the fire in the evenings.
About time to start adjusting the sleep schedule as well, I'll set the alarm 10 minutes earlier every few days to slowly get back to the 3:00 am wake up calls...
I had 2 Carlisle 175/80R 13 delivered yesyetday.. heading out to break them down and mount them now, figure that'll warm me up before I paint because the garage isn't heated, flip side us truck is now got a pine needle coat.
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Was out hunting yesterday in Maine, lots of standing water with a skim layer of ice….. ;D ;D
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Was out hunting yesterday in Maine, lots of standing water with a skim layer of ice….. ;D ;D
Nice.. I've been in New York city for 3 days,cant wait to breath clean air and see trees!
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Nice.. I've been in New York city for 3 days,cant wait to breath clean air and see trees!
Heard the Hunting in central park was awsome!! :woot:
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Where is tricky dickbakers with his thermometer and long division on how many days until 5in of ice in sugar hill?
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Where is tricky dickbakers with his thermometer and long division on how many days until 5in of ice in sugar hill?
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Probably best to stick to smiley faces Frank, don't wanna get put in time out before the shenanigans even begin lol...
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Been wanting to do some ice fishing out there, but it doesn't look like it's gonna happen (again) this year. I've had a bit of my ice gear in storage with the in-laws there for like 2.5 years now, and haven't made it back out since. 😭
Hope yall have a good, long ice season out there.
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Your folding on the ice season before it starts?
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Wow im extremely impressed with your restraint to not run with that question.... the door was left wide open!!! :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :woot: :woot:
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Your folding on the ice season before it starts?
No, I'll be ice fishing locally, if we get good ice. A trip to NH just isn't in the cards this winter.
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Probably best to stick to smiley faces Frank, don't wanna get put in time out before the shenanigans even begin lol...
be careful bringing up Brandon this season, I was sent away on vacation at my other haunt over Brandon's fuel prices
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be careful bringing up Brandon this season, I was sent away on vacation at my other haunt over Brandon's fuel prices
Screw that! LET’S GO BRANDON!” 😇
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LETS GO BRANDON!!!
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LET'S GO BRANDON!!! I hear he thinks he's going to woodstock the concert!! Good thing most of us know how to live off the land :roflmao: :roflmao:
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be careful bringing up Brandon this season, I was sent away on vacation at my other haunt over Brandon's fuel prices
Meh... I've said worse things about better men... Lets go Brandon...
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Brandon burns calories riding D’s and sword swallowing
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Brandon burns calories riding D’s and sword swallowing
:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Theres the Frank we know and love!!!
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:roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Theres the Frank we know and love!!!
Yeah he’s starting early this year… :blink: :whistle:
I think he does it so he gets put in the corner and can’t post pictures of his catches and no one finds his hot spots..
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Yes! Haha, Brandon swallows shiners the long way
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Yes! Haha, Brandon swallows shiners the long way
😂 I wish someone would slip him and electric eel to “swallow”
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Currently in sugar hill…….
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