First Outing on the Hardwater

[grumpymoe]

sitting patiently....er.....no t....for this coming saturday when i get the shanty out at least to the shoreline....i will include shots of taking it out onto the ice and setting up for the first session of this season....post your pics and thoughts here....and may this one be the best ever....Grump

[billditrite]

ok then im on my way ....DAD!!!

[camo_fish]

I still got 3-4+ weeks to go. 

[grumpymoe]

more great news from this neck of the woods...overnight low was -4F and about 1/2 inch of fresh fluffy snow....the remainder of the week is pretty much the same...Grump

[Trophy Hunter]

Technically this is going to be my second trip today went on the 13th.I'm just getting my gear ready and should be out the door in a half an hour hopefully I can get a couple of eyes for the pan.I'll let you guys know how I make out when i get back. Hopefully        

[MeadowPikeman]

already been out a couple times hopefully get out two or three times this week yet.

[Icenutter]

You guys are killing me.  Probably another 3 or 4 weeks for me. Let's see some pics when you get them.

[RC]

hey grump you think lake dauphin be safe by sunday

[MeadowPikeman]

got out today and manage four nice splake lost my fair share too.

[camo_fish]

  awesome  those look like brookies, to me ..they look mighty tasty too. I hate it, still got a good 3 weeks still to go for ice.  Awesome pictures, so colorfull. 

[Trophy Hunter]

Beauties mp!! Sorry i don't have pics but i went out and caught 11 fish today. 5 pike biggest one was 24'' and he nailed  a 1/32 oz jig with half a minnow on the drop!! and managed 6 perch as well no eyes this time but awsome day had a doe cross where i was fishing not more than 50yrds away pretty cool! and a mink tried to snatch my minnows when i wasn't looking cute little guy!

[vancouvercanuck]

Well I think Meadoman is officially the iceshanty's.com first member to post a catch for the 2004/2005 ice fishing season!!

[grumpymoe]

Right on MeadowPikeman.....beau ties for sure....Trophyhunter got out on the 13th and caught a 7" pike....no pics either...likely the camera couldnt focus that small....right TH....MP....keep those beauties coming for the members to drool over.....might be awhile for some of our friends to the south...Grump

[reelmaster]

Way to go th. That is sweet that you caught a few. Hopefully go out on sunday if you are around. Hunting on saturday but call you tonight.

[mjc2799]

Love the fish pics ... keep em coming for us guys without any ice yet ....

[fozsey]

I am jealous guys. I got tired of waiting for ice and took the boat out yesterday and caught 15 walleyes. It was a little chilly, but no -4. I can't even get my dam fridge to make ice. I think my gas auger might get the winter off. Hey Moe, hot any xtra rooms for rent? I might have to come live with you for the winter...

[grumpymoe]

Fozsey....its been about a dozen years since the last one left....it would take a pretty good offer!!!!! so.....how much??? ...Grump

[fozsey]

I was kind of partial to your Lucky Brews while I was there. I could fill my sled up and we might have enuf for the winter...

Been thinking about coming up to Lee's cabin in January to get some Lakers through the ice. I wasn't thinking too seriously, but if this keeps up I am going for sure....I can't remember if I talked to Lee about driving on the ice at Whitefish Bay or not. I do remember him saying he used snowmobiles, but I can't recall if he drove or not. Any thoughts?

[grumpymoe]

Fozsey...pretty sure they drive on Whitefish bay....if i am not mistaken, there might be a winter road there.....there's a spot on LOTW they call the triangle......dangerou s place anytime in the winter....but lakers for sure would be awesome....and not very far from a few good other spots for them as well...let me know if you decide to do it....i know Dirtball would jump in.... ...Grump