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New York => Ice Fishing New York => Topic started by: deerefishyfishy on Feb 06, 2019, 06:22 PM
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Lots of people suggesting it so here you go fellas... BS away. Maybe now we can all get back to reports and conditions on the "Reports and Conditions" thread. I'll start- I've been ice fishing on Sodus since last October and I've limited out by 9am every day on 12"+ perch using nothing more than yarn for line and bare paperclips for hooks. Sorry, but there probably aren't many left in there now... ::);) ;D
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Thanks for leaving me one perch Fishy!
She was SOO fat, she got wedged in an 8inch hole! ;D
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Lots of people suggesting it so here you go fellas... BS away. Maybe now we can all get back to reports and conditions on the "Reports and Conditions" thread. I'll start- I've been ice fishing on Sodus since last October and I've limited out by 9am every day on 12"+ perch using nothing more than yarn for line and bare paperclips for hooks. Sorry, but there probably aren't many left in there now... ::);) ;D
got to love that one! You must be the guy just west of me last October in the Frabil..lol But reports and conditions did get hijacked for awhile. This may not end it but should help a little, as long as it stays on page one, because there are those who don't know there is page 2 and 3. It seems.
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Thanks for starting this. I gave up on th3 reports side a couple weeks back. Shame,I wanted to report about the perch I hooked at third creek that ran out so much line, a guy landed him at the loop. Thank you sir, for giving me my #7 purple jigging rap back. Dam, I just gave away my secret Sodus lure.
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In all seriousness, where can you get on the ice for Sodus bay? I've never fished there, and would like to try a different area. I live in Irondequoit, so mainly do the ponds and the bay. Thanks in advance for the advice
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Check the Sodus Reports and Conditions page back a week or so ago. There were a couple of detailed reports for access and parking spots.
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Check the Sodus Reports and Conditions page back a week or so ago. There were a couple of detailed reports for access and parking spots.
Very popular is 3rd Creek. It has a fisherman’s parking lot with easy access to deep water but a long walk. Get there early as all of Wayne County will be parked there by 7am.
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Did the bay get much snow last night?
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The bay got 6' of snow from African north Western winds dropping in on the bay.
On a serious note, I gave up on the reports and Conditions page too.
Watched a guys hub blow across the bay today. Next to no snow on the bay with this wind.
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I kinda figured the wind would blow any snow. Had no interest in fighting the wind this morning. Tomorrow is a better day windwise.
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This morning the fishing was slow, the wind wasn't.
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Hey all.you can go home or stay there I decided to keep all the fish for my self and there is none left in sodus. Sorry but I was hungry. Lmao
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Hahaha, no fish left!!!!!
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So did you catch your limit?
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Went out Saturday and Oye! The wind! Shanty had some trouble taking the gusts. All in all slow. Couple few jumbos, not enough worth taking home. Saw the elusive sucker on camera. Still quality solid clear ice. 7"
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So did you catch your limit?
No I didn't catch my limit. I didn't have much time either day to fish. My trips Saturday and Sunday were half a$$ed and quick.
I had enough for a couple meals though. ;D ;D
Being that I only live 5minutes from the bay, I don't look to limit out everyday.
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Is the ice ok thanks
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The ice is in great shape
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I was there yesterday afternoon and the ice has changed since the warm up .............what was clear black ice a week ago is now loaded with air bubbles :o it's going to be another short season I'm afraid :'(
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I was there yesterday afternoon and the ice has changed since the warm up .............what was clear black ice a week ago is now loaded with air bubbles :o it's going to be another short season I'm afraid :'(
It looked like the ice was bleeding. I agree with you perryt.
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I was there yesterday afternoon and the ice has changed since the warm up .............what was clear black ice a week ago is now loaded with air bubbles :o it's going to be another short season I'm afraid :'(
I noticed the same thing coming off. Air bubbles all thru the clear ice
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I also saw that yesterday too. >:(
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Fake news, ice looked mint
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Fake news, ice looked mint
I wish it was fake news.
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No sense in asking anything on this tread I'll just go look for myself no one says anything because none wants anyone e fishing sodus doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out
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No sense in asking anything on this tread I'll just go look for myself no one says anything because none wants anyone e fishing sodus doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out
Look through pages 24-27 on Sodus Bay reports and Conditions thread. I promise everything is the that you would need to know, and then some. . There is even she good restaurants listed there for breakfast!!! ;D
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No sense in asking anything on this tread I'll just go look for myself no one says anything because none wants anyone e fishing sodus doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out
Big Guy nothing has really changed at Sodus for the last 3 weekends that I have fished it. Ice is in good shape and slick, the bite is pretty steady, the better fish are deep, weeding out the dinks
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Big Guy nothing has really changed at Sodus for the last 3 weekends that I have fished it. Ice is in good shape and slick, the bite is pretty steady, the better fish are deep, weeding out the dinks
Nothing has changed at sodus I have fished the same hole all season with the same results 30-60 quality fish brought home every time and deep water is not where I have been fishing less than 20fow all season for me.
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S is for stupid but any how fished 3rd creek from dawn to dusk today and managed 30 keepers bite was tough for me today caught most of the fish before 10,local police pulled up on me when I was packing up and checked my fish and license,good for them.Ice was in great shape and for all the people that have fished this area I didn't see any trash laying around.Been to both bait shops for minnows the one that's out of the way will be getting my money.
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Thanks alfed and badbrad I don't need to know where and how and what your using anyone I can catch fish so I don't know who's calling who stupid ..just wanted to know how the ice was is all...
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I was on 12 inches of ice where I was at but all kinds of weird air bubbles in the ice
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Big guy I didn't refer to you as stupid sorry if you took it that way. I know you can figure things out your no rookie. Interesting that the under 20 fow is also producing well. The bite does get finicky about 10-10:30...the dinks move in heavy. I was playing with the swarm Sunday trying to see how far I could lift the swarm off the bottom. 16 ft of solid fish with no gaps. Yep the bay is loaded with perch. I have been averaging about 30-35 over 10inches.Good luck have fun.
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At ease soldier
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Report and Conditions has a report of someone getting wet this morning at Sodus. with all the chit chat about the change in ice.. be safe, stay above the water.
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That area is always questionable. But yes use caution.
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Coming from out of state does everyone on four wheelers wear helmets on the ice? Thanks Mark :tipup:
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Coming from out of state does everyone on four wheelers wear helmets on the ice? Thanks Mark :tipup:
Does everyone? Probably not. But it is the law in NYS at all times while on ATV. Operator and passengers.
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Coming from out of state does everyone on four wheelers wear helmets on the ice? Thanks Mark :tipup:
We never do but then again you really have to have a dick dec officer or be doing something you shouldn't like hauling ass across the lake with out helmets on. But as stated before it is the law
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We never do but then again you really have to have a dick dec officer or be doing something you shouldn't like hauling ass across the lake with out helmets on. But as stated before it is the law
Out of state expect the ticket
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I seen 3 no helmet tickets written last year guys weren't going 10 mph dec was waiting at the access 2 on the wheeler on on the sled and yes it had a tow bar ....all local guys.......I don't like wearing one on my motorcycle but I hate the fines more
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Trapp. Was that on Sodus? I hate wearing the dam thing on cold windy days.
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When did local police cut in on DEC business?I didn't think that was in their jurisdiction,if that's the case then why do we need DEC police ??? ???,referring to Jebadiahs comment on page 1. Anyone chime in on this please!
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When did local police cut in on DEC business?I didn't think that was in their jurisdiction,if that's the case then why do we need DEC police ??? ???,referring to Jebadiahs comment on page 1. Anyone chime in on this please!
I am going to assume he meant DEC police cause of a regular police asked me for my fishing license and to see my fish I'd laugh at them and keep walking no police but DEC police have jurisdiction to ask for a fishing license or to check your fish
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It was the DEC sorry about that,2 dudes,I was the last one off the ice,checked me out and gave me their card.Nice guys.
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It was the DEC sorry about that,2 dudes,I was the last one off the ice,checked me out and gave me their card.Nice guys.
No problem just wanted to make sure you meant dec
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Nothing has changed at sodus I have fished the same hole all season with the same results 30-60 quality fish brought home every time and deep water is not where I have been fishing less than 20fow all season for me.
Maybe where you are fishing this is true .......sorry to burst your bubble Dude but the ice over by the channel is weak and with comments like yours someone is likely to get killed over there ..........
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Guys saying we just don't want people fishing Sodus is a joke ................. there are 1000's of people there on the weekends and I'm telling you that ice over by the loop has changed a lot since the warm up !!! BEWARE or there will be a tragedy :'(
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Yeah that's exactly it lol trying to keep people off the ice? Out of the amount of people that fish sodus, the percentage is minuscule that even know this site exists i'm sure of it. Lot of old timers don't keep up with this stuff and I can't really blame them. That NE wind this past weekend created a lot more open water. Although what ice is there is safe. Just obviously distance yourself from open water. But where I crushed the perch the other day, that's unsafe, you can't go there :whistle: :roflmao:
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Maybe where you are fishing this is true .......sorry to burst your bubble Dude but the ice over by the channel is weak and with comments like yours someone is likely to get killed over there ..........
I never said where I was fishing just a report of what I have seen. I'm no where near the channel where i have been fishing.
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Thanks for the clarification badbrad and Jebadiah ;)
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After a thaw we should all be using caution.
I can't state it any other way: there is many many air bubbles trapped in the ice.
Even though the ice is thick in spots, air bubbles in the ice is never a good thing, and does not make the ice as safe as sold d black ice throughout. I heard cracking as I was walking to spots also last weekend.
WE ALL NEED TO USE CAUTION
I am not trying to keep people away. As a local guy, I know some little known access spots that I will not share, and I also have private permission and access for other spots too.
I am simply stating the facts, that the ice is not uniform, and there is many spots that have air bubbles trapped in the ice.
Please also be aware that we got a decent amount of snow and freezing rain this week, use caution.
I bring my Spud with me on every single trip, no matter how thick the ice is. I use my Spud when there is snow on top just as much as I use it during early ice.
I cannot report how much snow is on the ice as I have not been out since last Sunday.
Use caution and stay on top.
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Fake news, ice looked mint
I agree. Must be Democrats giving the fake ice reports again. Lol just kidding looked weird but when I figured out what was going on stopped even worrying bout the cracks.
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The honey hole delivered again 2day 80 fish 2 guys 630am-1230am. Nice quality fish all between 8-13 inches. Was a great day to be on the bay
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Hey guys, not looking for handouts and I have thoroughly read both Sodus threads, but I’m asking for advice. Taking my 9 year old son out for his first time ice fishing and I want him to have some action. Seems like Sodus is putting up plenty of perch to keep him interested. Most of the reports I’ve read reference third creek. Looks like about a half mile walk to the start of the perch grounds. How is parking at 3rd creek? Do you think this is a good approach? It would be nice to catch some better fish but I don’t really care about the size, I just want the kid to have some action. Any opinions?
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Lots of parking there,if you go on the weekend be there by 5:30 to avoid the rush.Been there 6 times and done well every time.From what I've seen I would suggest being there and set up before the sun comes up.
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Third creek at about 7:30am. I have 2 hour plus drive so I'll never be there much earlier. Ice access about where red arrow is. A jig and spikes or wax worms will elicit a lot of action. You dont necessarily have to go out as far as everyone else to get action either. Hope all goes well and good luck ;D
Oh and don't forget the snacks n drinks ;) that was for many years my boys favorite part when they were young, stopping and letting them get what they wanted to take. Shoot they were in there upper teens and it was still part of it lol.
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I've been fishing out of third creek all season same spot. I'm not going to give exact location but it about a mile out and less than 20 foot of water. Stay away from the crowd and that's all I will give you. Have had a great season took my fifth trip yesterday and it was the best day so far.
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I've been fishing out of third creek all season same spot. I'm not going to give exact location but it about a mile out and less than 20 foot of water. Stay away from the crowd and that's all I will give you. Have had a great season took my fifth trip yesterday and it was the best day so far.
Don't think he meant a mile...I've been fishing in about 28' and it's bout .6 miles straight out...been using vertical jigs with minnow pieces and/or perch eyes...good luck.
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Don't think he meant a mile...I've been fishing in about 28' and it's bout .6 miles straight out...been using vertical jigs with minnow pieces and/or perch eyes...good luck.
No I mean almost a mile out. .91 to be exact. Not going to say where but its deff almost a mile to my spot
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Thanks for responding guys. Great info. I think we’re gonna head that way Thursday. Looks like our best shot at getting the most action coming from buffalo. Tight lines all
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My son and I was there sat -sun great place got some nice perch. We were all over started at .6 and Sunday we were 1.26. We had the four wheeler. 8-10 of ice. Def will be back. Mark :tipup:
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I've been fishing out of third creek all season same spot. I'm not going to give exact location but it about a mile out and less than 20 foot of water. Stay away from the crowd and that's all I will give you. Have had a great season took my fifth trip yesterday and it was the best day so far.
Don't think he meant a mile...I've been fishing in about 28' and it's bout .6 miles straight out...been using vertical jigs with minnow pieces and/or perch eyes...good luck.
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Don't think he meant a mile...I've been fishing in about 28' and it's bout .6 miles straight out...been using vertical jigs with minnow pieces and/or perch eyes...good luck.
You may be right but maybe he didn't go "straight out"? Food for thought.
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You may be right but maybe he didn't go "straight out"? Food for thought.
"Straight out" seems relative. I know Brad, and I'm here to tell you he did walk straight out. Why would he ever want to not walk in a straight line? Some say that perhaps the shortest distance between to points is a .......... Straight line!
I again know that Brad wouldn't want to walk any further than he needed to,therefore, straight out he did walk! ;D @) ;D ;D
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My straight out from 3rd creek WAS straight out to about 28' and that was .6mi
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Is there anywhere close to grab bait on the way to Sodus coming from buffalo?
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Is there anywhere close to grab bait on the way to Sodus coming from buffalo?
DAVENPORTS on the bay
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"Straight out" seems relative. I know Brad, and I'm here to tell you he did walk straight out. Why would he ever want to not walk in a straight line? Some say that perhaps the shortest distance between to points is a .......... Straight line!
I again know that Brad wouldn't want to walk any further than he needed to,therefore, straight out he did walk! ;D @) ;D ;D
I walked straight out alright straight out to my spot. Put it this way I've been fishing same hole all seasons and this was the first time I've had shanties anywhere near me
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I think he veered a little to the left.
Left to some straight out to others lmfao.
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Bait shops on/near Sodus Point from intersection of Rt 10& Rt 14 to point.
Aware of the two at south end of lake (Davenport and Bay Bridge) but trying to avoid lost time fishing to acquire bait. Might have to go to plastics and gulp. Anyways, i’d appreciate a reference for a tackle store off Rt 14
Thanks
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Bait shops on/near Sodus Point from intersection of Rt 10& Rt 14 to point.
Aware of the two at south end of lake (Davenport and Bay Bridge) but trying to avoid lost time fishing to acquire bait. Might have to go to plastics and gulp. Anyways, i’d appreciate a reference for a tackle store off Rt 14
Thanks
Those are the only 2 the one down in the point closes for the winter. Davenports opens at 5am
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Bait shops on/near Sodus Point from intersection of Rt 10& Rt 14 to point.
Aware of the two at south end of lake (Davenport and Bay Bridge) but trying to avoid lost time fishing to acquire bait. Might have to go to plastics and gulp. Anyways, i’d appreciate a reference for a tackle store off Rt 14
Thanks
If you are coming from Greece stop in Irondequoit. I get my bait from S&R the day before. No lines. Saves a ton of time for sure. Good luck.
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Or Mitchell's on lake ave in greece
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Was wondering if the Sodus Bay Lodge is still open for room rentals? They had reasonable room rates and are located close to Yacht club access area. If you come from distance and want to fish more than one day is reasonable and within walking distance of restaurants and bars. Appreciate a pm concerning if its open for business.
Thank
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How is the ice along the shoreline? Heading out tomorrow. Did well last weekend minus a cellphone that went for a swim
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How is the ice along the shoreline? Heading out tomorrow. Did well last weekend minus a cellphone that went for a swim
if you go out tomorrow you better go early. Hurricane force wind gusts later in the day. They are saying the lake level could rise enough that you may be floating on a huge raft. Just a warning. Be careful
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We planned on going early just for a few hours.
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We planned on going early just for a few hours.
shore ice is fine. Everything was firm when I came off at 3. Fished on 12 inches of ice. Bite wasn't great but managed a few meals of 10inch or better.
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Thank you
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Hope you plan on fishing real early like midnight til 5am from 5am on 20+ mile an hour winds.
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How's the snow and pull out there today after the snowfall? Have sleds cut a decent path out? Specifically looking for info on 3rd Creek area. :tipup:
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How's the snow and pull out there today after the snowfall? Have sleds cut a decent path out? Specifically looking for info on 3rd Creek area. :tipup:
was out of conley's area drag out was brutal. Back wasn't as bad but still enough to make you ask yourself why. I never went past eagle island. Cuz I wasn't gonna drag any more
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Lots of snow or snow/slush? How much?
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Are sleds/ATV's still being run on the bay? Thoughts?
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I posted my report from today on the reports side.
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Hows the snow out of 3rd creek , wondering if it's worth the drag without a wheeler
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New to the website: How is ice on Sodus Bay, specifically I am looking to walk on at the launch by Arney's that still solid and safe?
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Hows the snow out of 3rd creek , wondering if it's worth the drag without a wheeler
Some sleds and ATVs have cut some paths so it isn't too bad. About 4"- 5" as it compressed a bit today in the warmth. Dress down on the pull out and in as you will get warm. I kept two dozen 9 to 12" perch in 28 FOW. Had to sort through dinks. Tip downs were a savior for bigger keepers as the wanted bigger fatheads.
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How's the water clarity? Irondequoit is stained pretty bad...
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How's the water clarity? Irondequoit is stained pretty bad...
Looked very clear to me.
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Thank you for the report....
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Well puppets and clowns it’s time again to get ready for the show of shanty city out there again this year. Yes to many people are claiming the best fishing in years, y’all need to stop that shiv and let people find fish for them selves. Otherwise in 3/4 yrs sodas will whine up the Dead Sea again where you can’t buy a perch over 8” it was almost 10yrs sense we had fishing as good yes but it keeps getting over fished and people are keeping perch down to like 4&5” was disgusting. I wish there was a min size to perch of 8” or more. And don’t get me started on the pike bite or the Gil’s and Rocky’s I haven’t had a pike to the hole on sodus in many a year. Way to long that fishery is not to good in the bay neither. Let’s all work for the better of the fishing. Good day
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Well puppets and clowns it’s time again to get ready for the show of shanty city out there again this year. Yes to many people are claiming the best fishing in years, y’all need to stop that shiv and let people find fish for them selves. Otherwise in 3/4 yrs sodas will whine up the Dead Sea again where you can’t buy a perch over 8” it was almost 10yrs sense we had fishing as good yes but it keeps getting over fished and people are keeping perch down to like 4&5” was disgusting. I wish there was a min size to perch of 8” or more. And don’t get me started on the pike bite or the Gil’s and Rocky’s I haven’t had a pike to the hole on sodus in many a year. Way to long that fishery is not to good in the bay neither. Let’s all work for the better of the fishing. Good day
Sodus will never be the same since Facebook and other social media ect I know I plan on pounding them.again this year as I did last year even when guy where struggling to catch fish I always left with nice meal. As for the pike I caught 1 last year not even targeting them and landed time nice 28" female. Walleyes where caught last year as well. Hoping to find a few more of them this year
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I fish most bays from Sodus to the st Lawrence , plus of course Oneida and a few others lakes , I’m never disappointed as I’m happy just to get out , and my freezer seems pleased
Social media is here to stay So followers - lurkers can chase bites and there has always been chasers even before all this technology
Guys play safe this season and have fun
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Sodus will never be the same since Facebook and other social media ect I know I plan on pounding them.again this year as I did last year even when guy where struggling to catch fish I always left with nice meal. As for the pike I caught 1 last year not even targeting them and landed time nice 28" female. Walleyes where caught last year as well. Hoping to find a few more of them this year
I agree social media can get a bit irritating. However, to say Sodus will never be the same is a bit of an extreme statement. If ppl can’t go out and get a nice batch of fish out there maybe they should just sell their gear! ;D I spend a ton of time on all of the Ontario Bays on the boat, as well as on the hardwater. There are a ton of perch in the bay. Some years are better than others, seems like everything runs in cycles. Plenty of fish in that bay as well as all of the others. There will always be those who chase bites and look to social media for reports or a hot bite. That’s why I love boat fishing this time of year. Nobody’s around. I just go out and fish and use the knowledge I do have. Doesn’t matter what others on here or on Facebook have to say.
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And BTW, for those who are wondering....no ice on the bay as of yesterday.
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Hey chief , how’s the sprout and the misses doing , I say just go fishing and take pics without back ground and post ,
Think I’ll follow you and jake around this winter , 👍
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hammer them in open water ...that's why you don't rush to put the boat away ;D
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Unfortunately for me I don’t have time or the spare loose extra 5k a year for a boat so we need ice. And yes it’s an easy 5k a yr to own and use a boat
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Sodus will never be the same since Facebook and other social media ect I know I plan on pounding them.again this year as I did last year even when guy where struggling to catch fish I always left with nice meal. As for the pike I caught 1 last year not even targeting them and landed time nice 28" female. Walleyes where caught last year as well. Hoping to find a few more of them this year
I'm afraid Ice Shanty is social media also. If people want to brag (and who doesn't at least quietly) then you are always going to have company.
Hope everyone has a great ice season this winter. Cya.
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I'm afraid Ice Shanty is social media also. If people want to brag (and who doesn't at least quietly) then you are always going to have company.
Hope everyone has a great ice season this winter. Cya.
The case for most people.is the have company. I fished the same spot everyday I was out last winter and only once was there guys anywhere near us and that was the last weekend I fished when guys got close to us.
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Unfortunately for me I don’t have time or the spare loose extra 5k a year for a boat so we need ice. And yes it’s an easy 5k a yr to own and use a boat
my boat motor and trailer was 600 bucks a 67 starcraft 14 foot row boat with a old 7 1/2 evenrude you don't need to spend a lot to get out there
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my boat motor and trailer was 600 bucks a 67 starcraft 14 foot row boat with a old 7 1/2 evenrude you don't need to spend a lot to get out there
I have a 1963 duo and a 1960 evinrude lark 2 stroke 35 horse motor only cost me $600 as well
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brad gets ya out their..... :thumbsup:
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brad gets ya out their..... :thumbsup:
Sure does not very fast but will get ya from point a to point b everytime
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It does very true. Then to use it your spending time on gas to get there gas for the boat so on and so forth. And really that not the point as much as I really would not use it enough to justify it. Work seasonal 55hr mon to sat then got a nephew I help with racing, just busy. I know could work more and everything else and fish but I think it’s to much as it is.
Really I would love to have a boat
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The case for most people.is the have company. I fished the same spot everyday I was out last winter and only once was there guys anywhere near us and that was the last weekend I fished when guys got close to us.
Hahaha- Brad I fished your holes once or twice 😁 *sounds dirty*
On a serious note, only thing I care about is social media ruining parking. Otherwise, there are plenty of fish in 3,357 something acres of surface area in Sodus Bay.
Does anyone know if the perch live their whole lives just in Sodus Bay?? ??? ??? ;D ;D
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sodus bay is the only place in new York that has perch and the only place that has fishing pressure caused by the internet or guys talking about it at the bar !!!!
there are so many perch out there right now you don't need ice you can walk on the backs of the fish! bring a wheelbarrel and as many neighbor kids as you can to increase the limit! in one day you won't have to buy meat for the year!
hope I didn't let out any secrets
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sodus bay is the only place in new York that has perch and the only place that has fishing pressure caused by the internet or guys talking about it at the bar !!!!
there are so many perch out there right now you don't need ice you can walk on the backs of the fish! bring a wheelbarrel and as many neighbor kids as you can to increase the limit! in one day you won't have to buy meat for the year!
hope I didn't let out any secrets
Trapper, you are a man of many subtleties.
That just made me bust the buttons off my shirt laughing! None of your statements are true. There isn't a single perch left in Sodus Bay. Which means there can't possibly be a single perch left in Lake Ontario. Which would also mean that can't possibly be another fish left in any body of water that is connected with a channel to Lake Ontario. This can only mean 1 thing, that the thousands of people filling up wheel barrows with their neighborhood kids on Sodus Bay have caused all of Lake Ontario to become perchless.
I found all this info out from lurking on social media.
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Hahaha- Brad I fished your holes once or twice 😁 *sounds dirty*
On a serious note, only thing I care about is social media ruining parking. Otherwise, there are plenty of fish in 3,357 something acres of surface area in Sodus Bay.
Does anyone know if the perch live their whole lives just in Sodus Bay?? ??? ??? ;D ;D
Yes but Josh you were invited lol
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Trapper, you are a man of many subtleties.
That just made me bust the buttons off my shirt laughing! None of your statements are true. There isn't a single perch left in Sodus Bay. Which means there can't possibly be a single perch left in Lake Ontario. Which would also mean that can't possibly be another fish left in any body of water that is connected with a channel to Lake Ontario. This can only mean 1 thing, that the thousands of people filling up wheel barrows with their neighborhood kids on Sodus Bay have caused all of Lake Ontario to become perchless.
I found all this info out from lurking on social media.
darn you caught me .....I hoped to send the masses to sodus while the rest of us hit our secret spot ......you know what i'm saying
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Trapper, you are a man of many subtleties.
That just made me bust the buttons off my shirt laughing! None of your statements are true. There isn't a single perch left in Sodus Bay. Which means there can't possibly be a single perch left in Lake Ontario. Which would also mean that can't possibly be another fish left in any body of water that is connected with a channel to Lake Ontario. This can only mean 1 thing, that the thousands of people filling up wheel barrows with their neighborhood kids on Sodus Bay have caused all of Lake Ontario to become perchless.
I found all this info out from lurking on social media.
Are you kidding. Was just there well what used to be there. You must not have heard the water level is up so high so the US and Can can split the 50 something million, billion, trillion dollars a day sodus bay is gone. All Lake Ontario now. Now it’s captain jacks under the sea!
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Are you kidding. Was just there well what used to be there. You must not have heard the water level is up so high so the US and Can can split the 50 something million, billion, trillion dollars a day sodus bay is gone. All Lake Ontario now. Now it’s captain jacks under the sea!
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Captain jack Sparrow
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darn you caught me .....I hoped to send the masses to sodus while the rest of us hit our secret spot ......you know what i'm saying
Don't tell anyone, but sodus is my secret spot. No one ever goes there.
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Don't tell anyone, but sodus is my secret spot. No one ever goes there.
Funny my secret spot is on sodus and no one goes where I do lol
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Sodus is one hell of a big place and no Facebook exposure is going to fill it up. You can find perch without people close by close easily; been doing it for 45 years!For a few of those years the perch didn't show up!
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Hey chief , how’s the sprout and the misses doing , I say just go fishing and take pics without back ground and post ,
Think I’ll follow you and jake around this winter , 👍
Hey Fred, they are both doing great! And you’re more than welcome to fish with us anytime! I don’t get out on the big water as much as you I usually stick to my perch and flatfish all winter.
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Perch and pans are fine by me
And thanks for the invite
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Sodus is one hell of a big place and no Facebook exposure is going to fill it up. You can find perch without people close by close easily; been doing it for 45 years!For a few of those years the perch didn't show up!
I totally agree. And there has been a few bad seasons seems to cycle I guess. We are on a up cycle currently
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Does anybody use plastics for perch?
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Live bait here
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Does anybody use plastics for perch?
Red jig head, white plastic with couple spikes on to it.. Bounce it off the bottom and they will come... ;D
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Does anybody use plastics for perch?
Stella- what's up good sir?
Yes, sometimes I reach for plastics.
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Hi Klino,
Life is pretty good - just retired so hoping to get some mid week fishing in to avoid Sat crowds!! Hope all is well with you. Would like to catch up with once at Sodus for fun. Now to the plastics - any suggestions for putting something in my tackle bag. Not sure where even to start. Did use plastics once way up in Quebec for eyes but not anywhere locally. Again life is treating you fairly.
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Hi Klino,
Life is pretty good - just retired so hoping to get some mid week fishing in to avoid Sat crowds!! Hope all is well with you. Would like to catch up with once at Sodus for fun. Now to the plastics - any suggestions for putting something in my tackle bag. Not sure where even to start. Did use plastics once way up in Quebec for eyes but not anywhere locally. Again life is treating you fairly.
I still have your number. Can't wait for that trip to Syracuse for the eyes you were talking about.
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I still have your number. Can't wait for that trip to Syracuse for the eyes you were talking about.
Let's go I'll show ya where to pound the eyes and then move to perch after we limit on eyes
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I didn't even know klino fished anymore 😂😂😂
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Does anybody use plastics for perch?
That's all I use. Pretty much exclusively seem to catch bigger fish, then again at sodus I could throw a brake pad down and catch em lol
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I didn't even know klino fished anymore 😂😂😂
Careful fella... I put 4 deer in the freezer this year, I have been busy..... And yes I still fish lol...gonna go hit our crappie hole some time this year just for fun.
Especially since I drive by it on the way home now.
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3 in the freezer on this end. Even a real nice 8 point! Kid got his first too. And definitely waiting for that spot to turn on. As of this morning she's locked up!
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Has anyone found captain jack under the sea yet? Lol
No ice to be fished out there fellas
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Bay did not do good with wind and snow. Snow is soaking up a lot of water tho hope it freezes from the bottom up now.
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Clowns. I had a great day on the bay yesterday. Hopefully today is a slammer again. Had a freaking hog out there she was longer then my size 13 muck boot with cleats on em by a half inch or so, had to be close to 30 over a pound.
Don’t try it I’m gonna get a pic for y’all. Ice is finally going our way for the time being. Get out and enjoy it. Near eagle island still looks sketchy from what I could see. Good luck stay safe
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Good day to be out today but slow bite. I don’t like the forecast
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Too bad I didn't enter the tournament today with my 4 year old. She would have beat all but 2 of the adults for a 3rd place overall finish.
She caught this all by herself inside the shanty, while I was outside setting tipups.
She yelled out: " Daddy......I caught a big one!!!!"
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Klino, that's a real "Kodak moment"! What an awesome picture, congratulations to both of you.
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That’s awesome, nice fish great picture.
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she sure did get a big one! nice picture man ....good job !
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That's a damn nice fish
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Awesome fish! Daddy is teaching her right. Congrats!
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Klino, that's a real "Kodak moment"! What an awesome picture, congratulations to both of you.
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Too bad I didn't enter the tournament today with my 4 year old. She would have beat all but 2 of the adults for a 3rd place overall finish.
She caught this all by herself inside the shanty, while I was outside setting tipups.
She yelled out: " Daddy......I caught a big one!!!!"
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Weighed in at 1.12 lbs.... I'm getting a replica done for her wall, that way she can have her fish, and eat it too.
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Nice fish! I remember bringing my daughters at that age. Lots of fun.
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Beautiful picture and fish!
Enjoy these days, they probably won't last forever. My daughter used to always fish with me, and still likes it, but is so busy with high school sports these days.
I miss those times! Hopefully the ice holds up so I can get her out over school break week in 2 weeks.
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Beautiful picture and fish!
Enjoy these days, they probably won't last forever. My daughter used to always fish with me, and still likes it, but is so busy with high school sports these days.
I miss those times! Hopefully the ice holds up so I can get her out over school break week in 2 weeks.
Thank you. She helped flour and bread "her" fillets along with the rest that we caught. We had a nice perch dinner together.
She was so excited for perch, (more specifically HER perch) that she didn't want to put anything else on her plate. I can't wait till she is old enough to help me fillet them out like her older sisters already do.😁
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Thank you. She helped flour and bread "her" fillets along with the rest that we caught. We had a nice perch dinner together.
She was so excited for perch, (more specifically HER perch) that she didn't want to put anything else on her plate. I can't wait till she is old enough to help me fillet them out like her older sisters already do.😁
Sorry, forgot to post the picture
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Awesome pic. Enjoy the moments my friend. :)
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that is great ;D
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that is great ;D
Thanks Chevy!!! She loves to be outside with Daddy, hunting, fishing, and cutting up game meat. I always"create" a job for her to"help"with... Even if it takes me wayyyy longer to complete. The best part is, she still wears a dress every day to school, and every Sunday to go to church.
On a side note, since my daughter's fish has taken over this Sodus B.S. thread, I might as well share a couple more photos of her with dead critters 😁 She has been lugging around daddy's harvests since she was old enough to walk, and I've taken her Ice fishing since she was 2. I feel it's an important thing to raise the next generation of sportsmen/women at an early age. For me, I was blessed with 3 girls, and have to deal with lots of long hair, clogged drain from the long hair, and lots of pink and purple. However, taking them out hunting or fishing with me helps make them more comfortable around it later in life. My dad took me fishing less than 12 times growing up, and he never took me hunting as he didn't hunt. I remember each time fishing with my dad vividly, and wish he had taken me more. I would rather get less fishing in on any given day, and help her catch fish, then go out by myself and pound the fish.
P.S. after these pictures, I'm done highjacking the thread with proud Daddy pictures.
Here is a few of her"critter moments:
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Good stuff, priceless....
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Not hijacking bud I'm sure you made a lot of us smile...thank you, my Dad and Mom were fisher people I was blessed.
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Great fish young lady , nothing better for dinner
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Not hijacking bud I'm sure you made a lot of us smile...thank you, my Dad and Mom were fisher people I was blessed.
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some young Kracken pics would be nice 🙄
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Not hijacking bud I'm sure you made a lot of us smile...thank you, my Dad and Mom were fisher people I was blessed.
You are most welcome. When I see any of my 3 daughters(14,12&4 years) smile from an outdoor activity, it melts my heart. I get tears of joy seeing their excitement level. My 12 year old loves to go late season duck hunting, even though she doesnt quite shoot herself yet. She calls out the flocks and the "loaners"... My 12&4 year olds drive around and scout snow geese, and help me package, vacuum seal, label, and grind up my deer. Sometimes they would rather have their heads burrows in their smart phones, tablets, and social media. When we hunt or fish together, they typically wont even bring them along because they don't want to lose it or break it. Regardless of their reason, it forces them to spend time detoxing from the rest of life while o. The ice or in the woods. These outdoor activities are not only fun for us, but they also provide good,quality food that is fresh, and as organic and natural as it can get. Most importantly, the activities help teach them discipline. Following rules, bag limits, daily limits, legal shooting times, following ice safety rules ( I practice safety with them, teaching them how to get out if we have an emergency...etc etc)
Sometimes it's hard for them to see the benefits of all those things at their ages, but I hope they will appreciate it and thank me later in life.
And as many of you guys have said, enjoy the times now because they grow up fast.
On a side note, it would be great to not have many more warm ups for a while so we can get an ice quality that I feel comfortable taking my daughters out on.
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Thought I would bump this again to see if anyone has ventured out yet today. Still snowing hard by the lake in Irondequoit this morning. Hoping somehow Sodus is not as bad.
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Thought I would bump this again to see if anyone has ventured out yet today. Still snowing hard by the lake in Irondequoit this morning. Hoping somehow Sodus is not as bad.
A few fresh inches of snow had fallen overnight when I headed off to work this morning at 5am
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Thanks for the update. Hoping to head over tomorrow AM. Maybe a few trails out get blazed today.
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Thanks for the update. Hoping to head over tomorrow AM. Maybe a few trails out get blazed today.
I feel that is a safe assumption. However, exercise caution if you go out. The snow is hiding pressure cracks.
Heard of a few guys going for a cold swim off the south end attempting to cross a pressure crack.
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I feel that is a safe assumption. However, exercise caution if you go out. The snow is hiding pressure cracks.
Heard of a few guys going for a cold swim off the south end attempting to cross a pressure crack.
Yes they did that was monday ot tuesday they went swimming
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good all OK
where was this on south end?
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The slush set up real good. Easy drag today
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good all OK
where was this on south end?
Near bait shops
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Good idea to use care on ice as always
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Is anyone using machines out of third creek? I have heard the ice is 5 inches thick.
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Is anyone using machines out of third creek? I have heard the ice is 5 inches thick.
I wouldn't take a machine out yet last Sunday we went from 4 inches of ice to ice we could hear cracking below us
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Thanks. I'll check it out on foot tomorrow.
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Thanks. I'll check it out on foot tomorrow.
No problem would hate to see a machine go in with crazy winter we have had
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today 12;30 there were two fishermen that fell through
and rescued at Brisco cove, third creek area
thanks to the Sodus Point , Alton for the BRAVE !!! firemen
BECAREFUL !!!!
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Amen, just came off rescue said they are okay. It's a notorious spot in a good ice conditions there
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today 12;30 there were two fishermen that fell through
and rescued at Brisco cove, third creek area
thanks to the Sodus Point , Alton for the BRAVE !!! firemen
BECAREFUL !!!!
Amen, just came off rescue said they are okay. It's a notorious spot in a good ice conditions there
Just wanted to say that I’m glad the gentleman that fell thru is ok. But a correction to snow snakes comment, there was one man that fell thru over in the area of Newark and eagle islands coming from the third creek area. As stated many times before THERE IS/WAS OPEN WATER TO THE WEST OF EAGLE ISLAND AND SOUTH OF NEWARK ISLAND. THERE IS BREAK/SHOVE ICE FROM THORNTON POINT TO NEWARK ISLAND THE BAY IS NOT SAFE TO JUST GO OFF WILLY NILLY. please every one let this lucky end situation remind us to be humble and pay attention.
I found a lot of slush from the south end up to Bonnie castle about 8/9” total ice when I stopped even with Nicholas pt, 6 was good 3 was crap ice as I went further north the ice thickness and quality went away fast. In about 200 yds it was down to 6” total and 2 were good 4 was crap, and yes as most prolly saw there is a slush pocket in center of the ice layers.
Be careful the bite is off right now at the moment so maybe stay home for a few days.
Good luck all be safe
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Just wanted to say that I’m glad the gentleman that fell thru is ok. But a correction to snow snakes comment, there was one man that fell thru over in the area of Newark and eagle islands coming from the third creek area. As stated many times before THERE IS/WAS OPEN WATER TO THE WEST OF EAGLE ISLAND AND SOUTH OF NEWARK ISLAND. THERE IS BREAK/SHOVE ICE FROM THORNTON POINT TO NEWARK ISLAND THE BAY IS NOT SAFE TO JUST GO OFF WILLY NILLY. please every one let this lucky end situation remind us to be humble and pay attention.
I found a lot of slush from the south end up to Bonnie castle about 8/9” total ice when I stopped even with Nicholas pt, 6 was good 3 was crap ice as I went further north the ice thickness and quality went away fast. In about 200 yds it was down to 6” total and 2 were good 4 was crap, and yes as most prolly saw there is a slush pocket in center of the ice layers.
Be careful the bite is off right now at the moment so maybe stay home for a few days.
Good luck all be safe
Was just on the news 2 people went in a guy and his 10 year old son. The son got out on his own dad was in water for around 20 minutes
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Yeah the ice was definitely sketchy in spots out in front of 3rd creek where we were saw more 4 wheelers than I thought should be out there. Thank god that father and his kid are ok.
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Yeah the ice was definitely sketchy in spots out in front of 3rd creek where we were saw more 4 wheelers than I thought should be out there. Thank god that father and his kid are ok.
I've been saying that all week I have a machine and I'm not using it and I dont think anyone else should be either
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Now that today's events are over, and all are safe. Think about this..its reported that the man was in the water 20 minutes. 20 minutes to drop what your doing, race to the air boat, suit up, and head out to the scene. Carefully navigating away from the many other fishermen so not to jeopardise their safety. And make the rescue ....all in 20 minutes. How fortunate we are as fishermen to know those Hero's are there. Especially with declining numbers of volunteers all over the state fire departments. Thanks from all us sometimes not so smart fishermen !!!
That being said that crust will be softening to slush with tomorrow's warm temps. Use exstreme caution.
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Now that today's events are over, and all are safe. Think about this..its reported that the man was in the water 20 minutes. 20 minutes to drop what your doing, race to the air boat, suit up, and head out to the scene. Carefully navigating away from the many other fishermen so not to jeopardise their safety. And make the rescue ....all in 20 minutes. How fortunate we are as fishermen to know those Hero's are there. Especially with declining numbers of volunteers all over the state fire departments. Thanks from all us sometimes not so smart fishermen !!!
That being said that crust will be softening to slush with tomorrow's warm temps. Use exstreme caution.
I second that and yes use extreme caution the next 2 days til it gets extreme cold agin later in the week
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Couldn't have said it better alfed, amen to all and much respect to ALL of our first responders.
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No way should anyone UNFAMILIAR with current conditions be out riding a machine around Sodus Bay unless you have a death wish …..PERIOD !! I saw way too many out there Sunday
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No way should anyone UNFAMILIAR with current conditions be out riding a machine around Sodus Bay unless you have a death wish …..PERIOD !! I saw way too many out there Sunday
Preach!!!!
I wouldn't even recommend machines to seasoned guys that are familiar. People keep forgetting how inconsistent the ice is.
It is no where near uniform.
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Preach!!!!
I wouldn't even recommend machines to seasoned guys that are familiar. People keep forgetting how inconsistent the ice is.
It is no where near uniform.
I was shocked to see the machines running around like there was 2 foot of ice yesterday. It's sketchy just walking.
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I was shocked to see the machines running around like there was 2 foot of ice yesterday. It's sketchy just walking.
I have a machine and I refuse to take it out with how inconsistent the ice is. Guys blowing past me on ice that as you said is sketchy just walking
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I was shocked to see the machines running around like there was 2 foot of ice yesterday. It's sketchy just walking.
Couldn't agree more!!!
There are a few of us on here that keep saying the ice is inconsistent. Must be the folks out on machines know more than we do..... Or have a brass set the size of basketballs that they have found a way to tuck. 😁😁
Either way, I'm not going out on anyone's machine right now, and still have my Spud in my hand for every single step.
I'm leaving the ice dry and on foot every time I go out.
However, I'm really glad there have not been any serious incidents on Sodus Bay this year.
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Couldn't agree more!!!
There are a few of us on here that keep saying the ice is inconsistent. Must be the folks out on machines know more than we do..... Or have a brass set the size of basketballs that they have found a way to tuck. 😁😁
Either way, I'm not going out on anyone's machine right now, and still have my Spud in my hand for every single step.
I'm leaving the ice dry and on foot every time I go out.
However, I'm really glad there have not been any serious incidents on Sodus Bay this year.
I have been fishing everyday or every other day and have seen the ice change in just a few hours. You cant fix stupid.
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I have been on it a lot too ……….. seen major changes in just hours with the sun out and temp close to 50 ! Walking out Sunday morning from 3rd around 9:45 I noticed the open water spot had frozen over and had snow on it …… I stopped , told a couple guys there is potential for tragedy today with that open spot frozen up over night , their response was WHAT open water ……. just a couple hours later I heard the sirens and started praying immediately !!
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I’m not sure how many people know what’s going on out at the bay this winter but it will continue to be like this for years to come if the county and state don’t repair the blow out in the levee and do something about the guy breaking the ice with his tug. These are not rare conditions, these are the conditions that will be until at least the levee is repaired. So if it’s not a place someone doesn’t know or is scared about then don’t fish there, on the other side I have been running a machine for a week with no issues. Maybe it’s called intelligence or maybe I looked and found my routes and feel comfortable on 5”+ of good ice on the way, I don’t feel like dragging a mile plus with my bad hip now that there is snow cover. I have found spots that are chewed up by the current/torrent from Newark down the channel. I will not be out there again until after the cold this weekend.
If I am out and someone does need help with direction for safe ice or pulling gear and I have my machine I will always do my best help.
Perchin
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I’m not sure how many people know what’s going on out at the bay this winter but it will continue to be like this for years to come if the county and state don’t repair the blow out in the levee and do something about the guy breaking the ice with his tug. These are not rare conditions, these are the conditions that will be until at least the levee is repaired. So if it’s not a place someone doesn’t know or is scared about then don’t fish there, on the other side I have been running a machine for a week with no issues. Maybe it’s called intelligence or maybe I looked and found my routes and feel comfortable on 5”+ of good ice on the way, I don’t feel like dragging a mile plus with my bad hip now that there is snow cover. I have found spots that are chewed up by the current/torrent from Newark down the channel. I will not be out there again until after the cold this weekend.
If I am out and someone does need help with direction for safe ice or pulling gear and I have my machine I will always do my best help.
Perchin
You keep saying this guy with the tug breaking up ice may early on in november he 2as still getting it out breaking up ice but it's not like he does it in January and February. Even so him breaking give with a tug over by the Tressel is going to have no effect on ice over by 3rd creek where them guy went in this weekend. And good for you using a ma hine and feeling comfortable about it my humble opinion is that mo machine should be on the ice yet as it's not 100% uniform ice.
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I’m not sure how many people know what’s going on out at the bay this winter but it will continue to be like this for years to come if the county and state don’t repair the blow out in the levee and do something about the guy breaking the ice with his tug. These are not rare conditions, these are the conditions that will be until at least the levee is repaired. So if it’s not a place someone doesn’t know or is scared about then don’t fish there, on the other side I have been running a machine for a week with no issues. Maybe it’s called intelligence or maybe I looked and found my routes and feel comfortable on 5”+ of good ice on the way, I don’t feel like dragging a mile plus with my bad hip now that there is snow cover. I have found spots that are chewed up by the current/torrent from Newark down the channel. I will not be out there again until after the cold this weekend.
If I am out and someone does need help with direction for safe ice or pulling gear and I have my machine I will always do my best help.
Perchin
two weeks ago I saw more or less a straight line of broken ice across the bay just south of newark island over to eagle island. Is this what you were talking about the tug boat breaking ice? To clear a few things up. The rescue air boat came on the ice from Briscoe cove road near where I was fishing, ran the shore line up to about Thornton pt. Then across to south west side of eagle island to make the rescue sunday. Having said that the air boat did break some ice in the Briscoe cove area where the dock bubbles are. I'd stay away from that area for a while.
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brad I agree with ya buddy ....walk and spud
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two weeks ago I saw more or less a straight line of broken ice across the bay just south of newark island over to eagle island. Is this what you were talking about the tug boat breaking ice? To clear a few things up. The rescue air boat came on the ice from Briscoe cove road near where I was fishing, ran the shore line up to about Thornton pt. Then across to south west side of eagle island to make the rescue sunday. Having said that the air boat did break some ice in the Briscoe cove area where the dock bubbles are. I'd stay away from that area for a while.
If that’s how the air boat ran then they were prolly at the line of shove ice that ran from west of Thornton point all the way to the channel between Newark and eagle islands, which has had for most of the season a open pocket of water along the west side of eagle island I don’t know how big it was by any means I am not interested in a polar plunge. This is being caused by the extra current coming from the lake through the blown out section of Burm/levee/dyke near Leroy island, I believe. Some business owner has a tug this year docked at katlyns marina and has taken it to the lake and broke up all the ice on his way out a few times, I have not personally seen it but have seen videos and was told it’s been at least 3x so far so that is not helping anything. I can’t get to where I like to fish because I wouldn’t feel safe on the break ice. The bay is changing hands down.
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brad I agree with ya buddy ....walk and spud
Thanks Trapper. 2 sundays ago my buddy and I went from 4-5 inches of ice to ice that spud went through in 1 hit this was all with in 40-50 yards maybe.
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If that’s how the air boat ran then they were prolly at the line of shove ice that ran from west of Thornton point all the way to the channel between Newark and eagle islands, which has had for most of the season a open pocket of water along the west side of eagle island I don’t know how big it was by any means I am not interested in a polar plunge. This is being caused by the extra current coming from the lake through the blown out section of Burm/levee/dyke near Leroy island, I believe. Some business owner has a tug this year docked at katlyns marina and has taken it to the lake and broke up all the ice on his way out a few times, I have not personally seen it but have seen videos and was told it’s been at least 3x so far so that is not helping anything. I can’t get to where I like to fish because I wouldn’t feel safe on the break ice. The bay is changing hands down.
Like I said early ice he may have taken the tug out but that thing is Locked it he isn't getting it out anytime soon. You also contradict your self one post I'm running my machine all over I hit know my path and feel safe to this post saying f I cant get to where I want cause I dont want to take the polar plunge. So if you can get to where you want because of being afraid of going in what makes you think that the ice you Te riding o is uniformed enough that you wont go I else where.
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Like I said early ice he may have taken the tug out but that thing is Locked it he isn't getting it out anytime soon. You also contradict your self one post I'm running my machine all over I hit know my path and feel safe to this post saying f I cant get to where I want cause I dont want to take the polar plunge. So if you can get to where you want because of being afraid of going in what makes you think that the ice you Te riding o is uniformed enough that you wont go I else where.
Didn’t contradict anything. Reread it have a good day.
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Ladies, ladies, ladies.....
You are both beautiful!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
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Ladies, ladies, ladies.....
You are both beautiful!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D
I know. Thanks 🤪🤪
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Fellow fishermen, Lets not squabble please. Let's remember why we have this site. First and foremost...to keep all of us safe and maybe a tip or two along the way. Shanty doesn't have the effect it once had. Less and less guys posting needed imformation. More squabbles and drama in the last few years. I recall getting hammered last season for posting accurate measured conditions last year not because my observations weren't accurate but because my post would bring more guys to Sodus and fish out all their perch or maybe plant a guy on their spot by chance. We are a unique brotherhood no doubt. Some braver or crazier then other without question.
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Fellow fishermen, Lets not squabble please. Let's remember why we have this site. First and foremost...to keep all of us safe and maybe a tip or two along the way. Shanty doesn't have the effect it once had. Less and less guys posting needed imformation. More squabbles and drama in the last few years. I recall getting hammered last season for posting accurate measured conditions last year not because my observations weren't accurate but because my post would bring more guys to Sodus and fish out all their perch or maybe plant a guy on their spot by chance. We are a unique brotherhood no doubt. Some braver or crazier then other without question.
Well said.
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Fellow fishermen, Lets not squabble please. Let's remember why we have this site. First and foremost...to keep all of us safe and maybe a tip or two along the way. Shanty doesn't have the effect it once had. Less and less guys posting needed imformation. More squabbles and drama in the last few years. I recall getting hammered last season for posting accurate measured conditions last year not because my observations weren't accurate but because my post would bring more guys to Sodus and fish out all their perch or maybe plant a guy on their spot by chance. We are a unique brotherhood no doubt. Some braver or crazier then other without question.
I'm not worried about guys on my spot I'll set up right next 2 them and out fish them lol
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I'm not worried about guys on my spot I'll set up right next 2 them and out fish them lol
I'm not worried either, if they are biting I will find and catch them. I have fished Sodus for years and have many productive spots. It's a big bay. I tend to give fellow fisherman their space and normally fish away from the crowd or shanty towns. I don't worry about fishing out Sodus or any other bay. 50 plus years of Experience tells me the perch population does cycle every few years but they are always there.
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I'm not worried either, if they are biting I will find and catch them. I have fished Sodus for years and have many productive spots. It's a big bay. I tend to give fellow fisherman their space and normally fish away from the crowd or shanty towns. I don't worry about fishing out Sodus or any other bay. 50 plus years of Experience tells me the perch population does cycle every few years but they are always there.
You got the key there get away from the crowd my favorite spot most people think I'm nuts til I bring a bucket full when they complain they cabt catch anything
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I'm not worried either, if they are biting I will find and catch them. I have fished Sodus for years and have many productive spots. It's a big bay. I tend to give fellow fisherman their space and normally fish away from the crowd or shanty towns. I don't worry about fishing out Sodus or any other bay. 50 plus years of Experience tells me the perch population does cycle every few years but they are always there.
I will go out of my way to be away from the crowds.
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alfed I don't post conditions for two reasons one someone always says your a liar and two I don't want to be responsible for someone else safety ..... now posting is a war zone ......as far as riding machines on the ice , reports of sleds going threw are every where, I wouldn't be out there riding ....but if you want to , go right ahead I hear hell ain't half full yet ,i'm walking with a spud.... this site is ment for honest post ...and the brotherhood of fisherman but it's changing fast now we do most of the reporting in private messages for several reasons lurkers that watch the internet for a bite and people attacking .....another 7 weeks i'm flyfishing ;D be careful out there my suggestion keep spudding good luck :thumbsup:
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alfed I don't post conditions for two reasons one someone always says your a liar and two I don't want to be responsible for someone else safety ..... now posting is a war zone ......as far as riding machines on the ice , reports of sleds going threw are every where, I wouldn't be out there riding ....but if you want to , go right ahead I hear hell ain't half full yet ,i'm walking with a spud.... this site is ment for honest post ...and the brotherhood of fisherman but it's changing fast now we do most of the reporting in private messages for several reasons lurkers that watch the internet for a bite and people attacking .....another 7 weeks i'm flyfishing ;D be careful out there my suggestion keep spudding good luck :thumbsup:
Or in some peoples cases like mine and yours we just call each other lol
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alfed I don't post conditions for two reasons one someone always says your a liar and two I don't want to be responsible for someone else safety ..... now posting is a war zone ......as far as riding machines on the ice , reports of sleds going threw are every where, I wouldn't be out there riding ....but if you want to , go right ahead I hear hell ain't half full yet ,i'm walking with a spud.... this site is ment for honest post ...and the brotherhood of fisherman but it's changing fast now we do most of the reporting in private messages for several reasons lurkers that watch the internet for a bite and people attacking .....another 7 weeks i'm flyfishing ;D be careful out there my suggestion keep spudding good luck :thumbsup:
Trap I hear what your saying and don't disagree. But I'm hell bent on bringing back Shanty to what it once was. I will post anyways. It's just my observations and try to be as accurate as I can. No my post aren't sanctioned by some government agency, and yes conditions can be different just a few yards away. Last year made me kinda gun shy about posting ,after long thoughts I decided. Screw the small minded people and try to help the average guy. Expand the knowledge base. I have posted this in different threads and maybe this one. None of us can claim we learned 100% all by our self. Most of us learned from somebody else, we weren't born experts and will never be experts. A small tip here, a small tip there made us successful . For those reasons I will continue to pay it back for those who paid it forward for me. "Your spud is your most important equipment on sketchy ice"
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Alfed check your inbox
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Trap I hear what your saying and don't disagree. But I'm hell bent on bringing back Shanty to what it once was. I will post anyways. It's just my observations and try to be as accurate as I can. No my post aren't sanctioned by some government agency, and yes conditions can be different just a few yards away. Last year made me kinda gun shy about posting ,after long thoughts I decided. Screw the small minded people and try to help the average guy. Expand the knowledge base. I have posted this in different threads and maybe this one. None of us can claim we learned 100% all by our self. Most of us learned from somebody else, we weren't born experts and will never be experts. A small tip here, a small tip there made us successful . For those reasons I will continue to pay it back for those who paid it forward for me. "Your spud is your most important equipment on sketchy ice"
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I have not been out this year without my spud in hand! and you can't spud while riding a snowmobile ,that's my first observation ,my second this year I have found more good ice go bad within a few yards then I ever have before ,so you can't be sure. fishing, I have had a good year , walleyes and some nice perch on Oneida and lots of gills other places ......I was fishing when most people were waiting , either I traveled a little or fished open water ,I don't understand why other guys didn't fish the open water too .....my advice is ,be real careful it's a dangerous year, use a spud get a float suit or a co2 vest ice spikes rope .and take your time in this slush heart attack will kill you just as dead as drowning. good luck
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I feel the need for perch this weekend lol I've been out on the ice 2 times this season and not once on sodus. So hopefully klino will point me to the promised Land ;D
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I feel the need for perch this weekend lol I've been out on the ice 2 times this season and not once on sodus. So hopefully klino will point me to the promised Land ;D
Good luck with that he couldn't catch a fish at bass pros pond. LOL
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Good luck with that he couldn't catch a fish at bass pros pond. LOL
Yeah should probably fish with his daughter, she catches em all ;D
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Yeah should probably fish with his daughter, she catches em all ;D
My point exactly
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Headed out tomorrow to catch a mess of them mini stripers. Has anyone found a decent gill bite on the bay this year? No one I have talked to had more then 4/5 in a day. Don’t normally target them lil guys but I could go to put a bag or 2 in the freezer.
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Headed out tomorrow to catch a mess of them mini stripers. Has anyone found a decent gill bite on the bay this year? No one I have talked to had more then 4/5 in a day. Don’t normally target them lil guys but I could go to put a bag or 2 in the freezer.
I would figure the south end near the bait shops would produce some. Or in front of Connelly's area. Let us know how the ice is, I will probably make the trip sunday for some gold! Or gills whichever floats my boat that day
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back side of leroy island
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Bait shops is off right now I was thinking Conley’s maybe pork barrel area. As for Leroy it’s been real tough this year with the extra channel up there and access is getting worse and worse up there. They even trying to block off the stairs as of last year. I think I’m gonna hit the perchin grounds deeper and then head for Conley’s to try some gills. Thanks all. As for ice conditions my report I was given today was 8” total 5-6” good ice slush layer then 1” or so of crap ice on top. Will let y’all know my actual findings tomorrow. As par for this year I can still say stay away from the west side of eagle island, has not been good all year another product of that extra channel.
Perchin
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I feel the need for perch this weekend lol I've been out on the ice 2 times this season and not once on sodus. So hopefully klino will point me to the promised Land ;D
Yeah should probably fish with his daughter, she catches em all ;D
Good luck with that he couldn't catch a fish at bass pros pond. LOL
Listen guys, the funniest part is y'all are just jealous that my 4yo daughter can catch bigguns that are bigger than what you can catch. She is an ice fishing maniac like her sisters are.
That said, I've been super busy at work and at home, not sure if I'm going to even be able to get out Saturday or Sunday... Then Monday it's back on the over time train.
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Listen guys, the funniest part is y'all are just jealous that my 4yo daughter can catch bigguns that are bigger than what you can catch. She is an ice fishing maniac like her sisters are.
That said, I've been super busy at work and at home, not sure if I'm going to even be able to get out Saturday or Sunday... Then Monday it's back on the over time train.
It's ok buddy we know that she shows you the spots then makes you set up all the equipment so that she can fish lmfao
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Klino your daughter may want to start a guide service, she has proven that she can beat the big boys and now has a fan club to boot! lol
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It's ok buddy we know that she shows you the spots then makes you set up all the equipment so that she can fish lmfao
She is a beast. She was pulling the shanty by herself with that snow/slush mix that was on the bay 2weekends ago. She got mad when I tried to help her.
Klino your daughter may want to start a guide service, she has proven that she can beat the big boys and now has a fan club to boot! lol
Alfed- she has had a "following" since she was 2 when she started ice fishing. I even took her out for an afternoon gun hunt on one of the afternoons when it wasn't too cold for her.
She is in love with running 5k road races too. You should see some of the grown adults she cruises past in the race 🤪
On a side note, I could use her as a marketing tool for my guide business.....could you imagine this Moto:
"Catch'um with Klino" guide service.... Home of the 4 year old that out fishes her Daddy Everytime.
On A serious note... I really enjoy fishing with my daughters more than I like fishing by myself.... I get more excitement out of them catching fish, and being self sufficient, and getting better each time out.
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klino i tip my hat to ya ...your a great dad ^5
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klino i tip my hat to ya ...your a great dad ^5
That he is and hes a good guy to my fishing partner and I meet him when he was out with the fish master aka "T" his daughter when she was just 2 we ran into him on out way in and showed her our fish she was super excited shes been on the ice ever since
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Alfed- she has had a "following" since she was 2 when she started ice fishing. I even took her out for an afternoon gun hunt on one of the afternoons when it wasn't too cold for her.
She is in love with running 5k road races too. You should see some of the grown adults she cruises past in the race 🤪
On a side note, I could use her as a marketing tool for my guide business.....could you imagine this Moto:
"Catch'um with Klino" guide service.... Home of the 4 year old that out fishes her Daddy Everytime.
On A serious note... I really enjoy fishing with my daughters more than I like fishing by myself.... I get more excitement out of them catching fish, and being self sufficient, and getting better each time out.
[/quote] nothing like taking a kid fishing and seeing their eyes light up when they are catching fish. At that point you planted a seed. In your case you got a monster now. Lol
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That he is and hes a good guy to my fishing partner and I meet him when he was out with the fish master aka "T" his daughter when she was just 2 we ran into him on out way in and showed her our fish she was super excited shes been on the ice ever since
That's right man, that's how it all started. We fished for less than 40 minutes that day, same songs together, and caught dink perch to get her feet wet. Took me 4 times longer to get her stuff packed and my ice stuff packed.... She was potty training at the time too which made it super challenging.... But now she loves it.
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[quote author=alfed link=topic=367683.msg4070329#msg4070329 date=15815590
nothing like taking a kid fishing and seeing their eyes light up when they are catching fish. At that point you planted a seed. In your case you got a monster now. Lol
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Yes, T as she is frequently referred to, is a monster. She helps with house projects, nails all of her memory verses at church each week, and loves to be outside. She is always full of energy, and loves to help out and be a part of everything that is going on. I don't care who catches all the fish, long as the freezer gets stocked 🤪🤪
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That's right man, that's how it all started. We fished for less than 40 minutes that day, same songs together, and caught dink perch to get her feet wet. Took me 4 times longer to get her stuff packed and my ice stuff packed.... She was potty training at the time too which made it super challenging.... But now she loves it.
Yea man I wont forget you had her potty seat in the sled that day lol
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So we seemed to have missed most of the snow here in Irondequoit so far. Hoping the same can be said for Sodus. Temps are already dropping and hoping everything tightens up and maybe even adds to our good ice thickness. Looking to get out again Saturday.
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So we seemed to have missed most of the snow here in Irondequoit so far. Hoping the same can be said for Sodus. Temps are already dropping and hoping everything tightens up and maybe even adds to our good ice thickness. Looking to get out again Saturday.
I fished today and found very little or mo snow on most of the bay and here I'm williamson it was snowing but right now we have maybe a trace with the temps falling should be good and hardened up by the morning
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Howed you do I've been out on sodus 2x and couldnt manage to get enough for a meal last year was muchhhh betterr
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Howed you do I've been out on sodus 2x and couldnt manage to get enough for a meal last year was muchhhh betterr
I did alright enough for a meal but got to move to find them
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I did alright enough for a meal but got to move to find them
Yep, stay away from the shanty towns and keep moving until you land on them. Having said that the bite has been finicky and very light. Good luck
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Yep, stay away from the shanty towns and keep moving until you land on them. Having said that the bite has been finicky and very light. Good luck
Yes very lite bite.
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Some things don't change!
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Gonna try in the morning for some gold. First time on sodus this season definitely a first for me!
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Gonna try in the morning for some gold. First time on sodus this season definitely a first for me!
Good luck tomorrow a buddy said it was on fire today.
Perchin
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Same old areas too Tee bug. Let me know how you do and how the drag is tomorrow.
Good luck
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Well how was it today thinking about taking my 7 year old out for her first ice fishing trip tomorrow afternoon hoping the bites picked up.
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So I know nice fish are hard to come by this year. I'm going to put it this way no all the bug fish haven't been caught. Yes 100+ guys out everyday has put a hurting on the population as to why it's not all slobs and we have to weed the dinks again. But remember those small fish we are throwing back is out future. Also with the ice coming on so late this year I personally think that has alot to do with the rough fishing
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Yeah your probably right our "FIRST ICE" was really late and it probably doesnt help that it's been the best pike fishing in 20 years according to Davenport he said they are absolutly killing the pike this year.
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i agree that the pike fishing has been good this year
its been quite awhile ,in the past not too many were caught
i don't mind fishing for them, catch,filet,enjoy ! good eating tasty
people don't fish for them due to bones
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i agree that the pike fishing has been good this year
its been quite awhile ,in the past not too many were caught
i don't mind fishing for them, catch,filet,enjoy ! good eating tasty
people don't fish for them due to bones
Only reason I don’t fish for them is cuz of filleting them. They are tasty lil buggers.
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Check out a few you tube tutorials on filleting Pike. They are not too bad once you get the hang of it and you get plenty of meat of them. And I'll second that they are tasty. Nice white flakey meat love em on the grill
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How much snow did the bay get last night and this morning.I'm too old for that drag if they got a lot of snow. Thanks
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Is it permissible to park and access the ice from Dockers Seafood & Grille? We used to do it years ago and if I remember correctly they have a pretty big parking lot.
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Is it permissible to park and access the ice from Dockers Seafood & Grille? We used to do it years ago and if I remember correctly they have a pretty big parking lot.
No sure if your allowed to park and access ice down there or not. I have never known anyone to park and access
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No sure if your allowed to park and access ice down there or not. I have never known anyone to park and access
It has changed ownership a few years back. My family knows the new owner and we have reached out asking for personal permission.
We have not received a response yet.
On another note, had anyone crossed the pressure crack on the south end near great grassy point lately?
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Thanks for the info. I remember the place had a different name and was closed during the winter so it was no problem parking there. The new place is open during the winter so I was wondering about the parking situation. I'll have to access from somewhere else.
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Sodus had alot of snow this morning. I was there at 6:30 and they where just beginning to plow and it was still coming down. I didn't fish. I would say they got 8+inches of lake effect. i am sure it setted some by now.
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Sodus had alot of snow this morning. I was there at 6:30 and they where just beginning to plow and it was still coming down. I didn't fish. I would say they got 8+inches of lake effect. i am sure it setted some by now.
Weird I only.got like 3 inches in Williamson
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badbrat your fishin with us sat
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badbrat your fishin with us sat
YA OLD FART where we fishing saturday I'm suppose to fish sodus tournament
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Getting out to sodus for first time tomorrow. Any access spot reccomendations?
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Getting out to sodus for first time tomorrow. Any access spot reccomendations?
Yea here’s the recommendation don’t go tomorrow unless your partaking in the local 86 derby. Parking will be horrible and travel is very sketchy for long distances on the bay this year
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Try parking along Shaker Creek Road (known as 3rd Creek access spot). It will be busy so go real early or mid day and spots may open up. Stay on the paths that have been traveled by others. Get to 20 to 25 feet of water and start searching for fish. Wear "ice picks" and bring a spud bar to check the ice as you go.
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I fished at bay bridge south end
nice day out sunny 7-12
4 nice 10 in perch two huge, large mouth app 4lbs one 20 in long
fun on jig rod
no pike on tip ups
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Fished 2day with my buddy old pail john we did well ended up with 31 between the 2 of us. 14 fow 3rd creek no a single sole near us
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badbrat nice :thumbsup: i pounded bluegills
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well i ate a few my catch today , perch
i even did 4 the old fashion way scaled ,
i scale them in sink filled with cold water keeps scales for flying all over
deep fried peanut oil bread crumbs mixed with Zatarrains
man they were good nice
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badbrat nice :thumbsup: i pounded bluegills
Yea you said I was fishing with you guys then never told me where
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snowsnake that sounds good!my mom never had us filet fish long time ago we"d head them gut and scale and she"d fry them....awesome
and because for some reason cant filet a bluegill to save my life i will keep some and scale leave whole and smoke
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Just a heads up the speigle drive access is not safe on account of the neighbor having a bubbler in. One of the guys I work with warned me today about it. He went and pounded on the door but the owner wouldnt come out.
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Just a heads up the speigle drive access is not safe on account of the neighbor having a bubbler in. One of the guys I work with warned me today about it. He went and pounded on the door but the owner wouldnt come out.
It's been bad all year and it's that guys right as he owns the dock and house
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It's his right to make the ice unsafe for fellow people who would like to enjoy it huh? Those things should be outlawed no one owns the water it's there for all of us to enjoy and use responsibly.
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It's his right to make the ice unsafe for fellow people who would like to enjoy it huh? Those things should be outlawed no one owns the water it's there for all of us to enjoy and use responsibly.
Your correct for all.of us to enjoy hes enjoying the open water. I'm not saying hes right but who's to say people that where parking and accessing there weren't leaving trash that ends ups in his yard so.he made it so he doesn't have to deal with it. Sorry I see both sides as I'm always picking up trash
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he as every right to have a bubbler and pounding on his door harrassing him is a good way to get access denied and end up in jail .....bubblers protect docks from ice damage
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Last time I was down there there was no lights or sign indicating the butler. He doesn’t have the right to do what he is doing neither. He has the bubbler aimed down the shore line away from his dock, if it were under the end aiming up we would still be able to access. The state I hear has already talked to him. Not to mention it’s a designated state parking lot, and I believe fishing access.
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How’s the ice on the south end?
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simple youthink the man is in the wrong call the DEC .......let us know how that works out for you
Ice eaters and bubblers help protect docks, piers and boathouses from ice damage during the winter by disturbing the formation of ice. According to the state Department of Environmental Conservation, there are no rules pertaining to the use of any kind of ice-eating machine on any public lake in New York.Feb 12, 2010
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Perhaps it could have been the 50+ cars parked there up and down his street, and in front of his driveway. I have spoken with the guy several times over the years. He goes out and fishes through the ice as well. A few years ago when Sodus Bay turned into a complete zoo,people were blocking his driveway, and several others around that area.
Speigel Drive was one of my most favorite places to access the ice, and not many folks other than locals knew about it....social media and the bait shops would flood people there like crazy.
Do I miss getting on the ice there? Hell yea I do.
But I'm on his side due to all the idiots ruining opportunities like this and the loop at maiden Lane in the point.
If people keep the shenanigans up, we will lose a couple more spots too.
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Has anyone been out recently from 3rd creek lately. Just wondering how the ice conditions are. Thank you in advance
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Going back to having a hard time getting big perch, don't forget that only about 1/10th of that bay is fished probably less. They're in there. Good luck if you get out!
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Was wondering if the ice conditions out of the third creek area are safe for snowmobiles?
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Was wondering if the ice conditions out of the third creek area are safe for snowmobiles?
I can't give you first hand report as I have not fished or been out to check.
There is a decent amount open water out towards the point, and the culvert has eaten away at a good portion of the ice by the road when I drove by 3rd creek last night.
This is only my opinion, but I don't think I would take a machine out tomorrow after the warm up last weekend/early this week.
Couple guys I heard from early in the week said that the ice deteriorated rather quickly as there wasn't really great black ice to start with.
I'm sure someone will chime in here on this and know way more than I do, and may perhaps tell you otherwise.
The ice has been inconsistent all year, and I would encourage you and everyone else to stay on the cautious side... We don't need to jeopardize our lives or the lives of our first responders either.
When in doubt, walk and Spud.
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Thank you and I agree with your statements. I will walk and spud my way out.
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I personally don't ever take a machine out. Not a position I really want to put myself in honestly. I play the conditions. Some times I drag my well built, collapsible Smitty sled, some times it's just the shanty, some times it's just a mini jet sled.
I know myself too well, if I bring a machine out, I'll push the limits too far and be somewhere I shouldn't be.
I just leave my house earlier if the drag will take a little longer.
Use caution this weekend.
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Fished out of third creek today in 35FOW. Caught 22 keepers between 2 guys. Chrome spoon with a perch eye did the trick today.
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Is it over?
Weather forecast here 40-50 rest of this week
40 and raining now , sunshine coming this week
as the ice hasn't been that good at times
be safe ,near shore line and old holes ???
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if your not comfortable then don't go out ...... some times we should listen to that little voice
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If it's not shot today will be next day or so I fished yesterday on 8 inches of ice bit it was all white ice and this weeks temps aren't going to help at all
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Wellll weathers not looking great gonna be a realllyyy short season this year 😢
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Anyone know how much snow fell in the area yesterday?
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Seen a few shanty’s out on the point this morning if u guys use this form I’d love to know how much ice u had out there!!
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4 to 5 inches out there
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If you want excellent bait and information about the ice, Davenport's Bait will let you know. they are stand up (Donny-owner) guys and always treat you good. They are by far the best any where I've been. their information is priceless when warning you of bad areas and hidden dangerous spots as reported back to them. it doesn't matter what part of the bay you fish, He will share information. God bless you Donny. Wish others would do the same.
I felt obligated since I have been treated so good for many years there. it's also nice to have the best bait by far.
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Ditto that. Next time there ask him about the time he drove across the bay when he was a kid. Interesting and funny.
I have been buying bait there for 40+ years. The place never changed. And that’s a good thing.
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Ditto that. Next time there ask him about the time he drove across the bay when he was a kid. Interesting and funny.
I have been buying bait there for 40+ years. The place never changed. And that’s a good thing.
Best and most honest bait shop around
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You guys are right, best place around.
hinkydo FISH ON
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They are always generous with bait, and even more important reliable information. The definition of a good old fashioned bait shop.
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Hey everyone I hit a slush spot Tuesday on the way in from third and on the conditions page someone posted that it’s gotten worse. Just wanted to spread the word.
Tight lines
Perchin
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Thanks for the update. Hopefully it will firm up after this warm spell and gets colder again next week.
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Should firm up between now and Saturday cold at night every night
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You think the winds will make Sat a bust?
They are calling for SW winds at 13MPH with up to 25MPH gusts on Friday.
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Anyone know ice conditions at little Sodus bay? Thanks in advance
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There was shantys on the south end.
Don't know any ice thickness tho.
hinkydo FISH ON
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Just to see for myself, I just got back from checking the parking at Sodus. All I can say is I’m glad I am retired and don’t have to fish the weekends. Third creek was lined up way up the road in both directions and on both side of the road for much of it. I have never seen so many cars there - ever!
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Must be the only place they are catching fish.
I am with you Pequod1.
Now though not many people working, got to do something.
Been packed since the ice got stiff.
hinkydo FISH ON
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In 396 days work will cease to interfere with my hunting and fishing. But who's counting?
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All those guys fishing and no reports from today..
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30 FOW
Third creek
100 dinks, 5 keepers, 1 giant whitefish.
6/7" of ice (3 black, 3 white)
Slush is frozen. Snow is manageable but heavy snow at shore and opens to near bare ice.
All and all, better than working but the pan will not be making any dinner tonight!
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So I see 3rd city and loop town are getting thick. Can y’all catch anything that tight together. Lol looks crazy. Today will be worse with the bass holes sponsored derby. Good luck to those out.
Tight lines
Perchin
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Are you sure that was a whitefish? The guy next to me last week caught this Cisco. It was around 16”.
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Are you sure that was a whitefish? The guy next to me last week caught this Cisco. It was around 16”.
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Cisco and whitefish are one of the same. My home lake Owasco at one time was plentiful with them in the early years. They never called them whitefish. Always Cisco's. The old timers would fly fish for them at dawn and dusk.
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Sorry to disagree. Same Genus but different species. Notice the lower lip extends beyond the tip of the snout. That occurs in Ciscoes not whitefish.
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Cisco (Coregonus artedi) and Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis)
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Unreal, yesterday over 100 shantys out fishing, I ended up with enough to eat.
I caught and released a lot of future perch.
hinkydo- FISH ON
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Unreal, yesterday over 100 shantys out fishing, I ended up with enough to eat.
I caught and released a lot of future perch.
hinkydo- FISH ON
That’s it. Maybe I should have gone out then. Normally there’s close to that at 3rd alone during the week, let alone a weekend.
Or did you miss a 0 on there meaning 1000 shanty’s out there. Would make a bit more sense with the bay bridge derby.
Either way good meal.
Tight lines
Perchin.
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That’s it. Maybe I should have gone out then. Normally there’s close to that at 3rd alone during the week, let alone a weekend.
Or did you miss a 0 on there meaning 1000 shanty’s out there. Would make a bit more sense with the bay bridge derby.
Either way good meal.
Tight lines
Perchin.
1000 shanties not 100 lol it was a zoo but we did well
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I bet the fine members of the Sodus Point Bass Club that took the time to have a derby love to be called bassholes. It was a perch and pike derby that some real good fisherman enter.
I forgot sorry. Bass fishermen are the only ones that matter. My mistake.
For the record bass holes know exactly who they are. Not everyone that bass fishes is a jerk but I’m a scumbag because I fish and others that fish and sometimes garbage gets left. I try to pick up garbage and be a good sportsmen but I’m scum cuz I fish and many people leave garbage.
So in short unfortunately people get categorized and stereotyped. I apologize about being human.
Tight lines
Perchin.
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Well one of us on here needs to calm the Hell down... ::)