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Title: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: muskyon46 on Dec 18, 2013, 09:51 PM
Its getting to be that time again so I thought I would sticky this post at the top so we can get a plan together. I think we should start it off with where we might have this? Pineview could have been better last year if the weather would have cooperated a little more. I myself am cool with the view again but lets here what everyone thinks for a location and then we'll get a poll going  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: dubob on Dec 19, 2013, 09:38 AM
I'm good to go just about anywhere in the state.  Any of the state parks (East Canyon, Hyrum, Rockport, Starvation, etc.) would work.  And the federal areas such as Pineview or Strawberry aren't bad either.  You probably want to stay away from places that technically DON'T allow OHV's on the ice like Lost Creek and Deer Creek.  You will see OHV's on Deer Creek but TECHNICALLY, they are NOT allowed.

I would suggest avoiding the 2 holiday weekends in January (MLK - 18 & 19) and February (President's Day - 15 & 16) as some of us may be out of state then.  But other then that, let's get it on.
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Post by: fishonone on Dec 19, 2013, 10:52 AM
i am game for any were
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Post by: Crappielover89 on Dec 20, 2013, 12:46 AM
I would vote starvation, Utah lake, or the view.....
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Post by: prospector on Dec 20, 2013, 10:56 PM
I like the view, but Crappielover89 would put on a great spread at Utah lake too. I have never tried Starvation.  (I'm FAT)
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Post by: fishonone on Dec 21, 2013, 09:31 AM
i say the view or Utah lake i have never fished it
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Post by: SlaptheFish on Dec 23, 2013, 09:23 AM
I should be good almost anywhere!  Lay down a plan and I will do my best to make it happen.

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Post by: Duneman101 on Dec 23, 2013, 10:57 AM
i'm gonna try to make it this year...  i like the view too, had great luck a week ago, but the perch are dinky this year.

I've never been on utah lake hard deck, i'd be down to give it a try.
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Post by: Duckyfisher on Dec 24, 2013, 12:02 PM
I know nothing about perch or bluegil fishing, so i vote somewhere you all can teach me your ways!!
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Post by: Crappie_Time89 on Dec 24, 2013, 01:00 PM
As long as a new guys vote counts I would be game for the view or utah lake. I have also never fished utah lake... except with a bow.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: troutking90 on Dec 27, 2013, 10:38 AM
I vote the view or newt
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Post by: Crappielover89 on Jan 04, 2014, 06:24 AM
have we figured out where this will be at this year?????
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Post by: fishonone on Jan 04, 2014, 07:51 AM
i think we need to put it to do a vote
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: muskyon46 on Jan 04, 2014, 07:20 PM
Ok so it looks like pineview is the most stated place. Maybe we should just have it there every year and we can vote on dates
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: muskyon46 on Jan 06, 2014, 09:15 PM
Ok so whats everyone think on the Saturdays in febuary. 1,8,15 & 22
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: prospector on Jan 06, 2014, 10:14 PM
22nd is best for me. Any will work though.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: Jones3076 on Jan 07, 2014, 09:07 AM
The 15th would be the best for me.  I would love to get out and met some of the other members.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: dubob on Jan 07, 2014, 10:04 AM
The 8th or 22nd for me.
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Post by: troutking90 on Jan 07, 2014, 10:34 AM
15 or 22 are best for me
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Post by: Dizzy on Jan 07, 2014, 11:18 PM
22nd probably best for me... but 8th would work as well.
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Post by: Darn0 on Jan 08, 2014, 07:44 AM
Any would work for me, but the sooner the better.
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Post by: fishonone on Jan 08, 2014, 07:56 AM
i am good for any weekend in feb
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Post by: Crappie_Time89 on Jan 08, 2014, 07:50 PM
22nd works but Im good to go on any day (understanding wife)  ;D
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Post by: Crappielover89 on Jan 10, 2014, 02:59 PM
looks to me like the 22nd is the most common so I am going with that and prospector can make it to that one and we have to include him in the Utah IS family gatherings!!!!!
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: prospector on Jan 10, 2014, 03:06 PM
looks to me like the 22nd is the most common so I am going with that and prospector can make it to that one and we have to include him in the Utah IS family gatherings!!!!!
Thanks a ton man! :clap:  That means a lot to me. :bow:  Are you ready to put us on those  :flex:  bass again?
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: Crappielover89 on Jan 12, 2014, 01:55 AM
Yes sir and with the kill off last year the white bass are bigger than last year..... We have had some 300-400 fish days...
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: muskyon46 on Jan 13, 2014, 10:26 AM
22nd it is, seems to be the one common date in everyones post. Hey prospector are you coming down early and hooking up with crappielover again if so me and fishonone want in on that trip if that's ok crappielover
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: prospector on Jan 13, 2014, 04:24 PM
Before or after works for me. You guys let me know what works best for you and I will make it happen on my end. Between us we would have at least three Marcum fish finders on the ice. Those fish better watch out!
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: muskyon46 on Jan 13, 2014, 07:01 PM
Lets do the Friday before if that works for crappielover
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: Crappielover89 on Jan 19, 2014, 08:40 PM
Fridays are hard for me but we might be able to do it in the afternoon..... That is if there still is ice on the lake at that time.....
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: muskyon46 on Jan 19, 2014, 09:27 PM
cool what ever is good with you and yes this warm weather is ridiculous. Nothing against bike riders but if i see another motorcycle on the road in January I'm going to puke  :sick:
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: Crappielover89 on Jan 22, 2014, 02:20 AM
im right there with ya or even another kid in basketball shorts and t-shirt..... passed two cops on motorcycles today I was so mad I cant believe the weather here in Utah.... why cant we get a little of the northern states -10 to -40 weather..... not consistent but like one freaking week o and some snow so we have some lakes to fish this next ice season....
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: fishonone on Jan 22, 2014, 08:53 PM
I here ya out here in Louisiana suck when there ice at home and I can not even fish but the good thing is I am come home on Saturday so the good thing is I will be home for the get together
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: The Don Mega on Jan 27, 2014, 11:12 PM
Was a date, time and location set?
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: muskyon46 on Jan 28, 2014, 04:26 PM
Was a date, time and location set?

February 22nd at pineview, probably set a time for 8, but I'm sure i will be there before 1st light around 5-6 for anyone that's interested in an early morning bite
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: dubob on Jan 28, 2014, 04:33 PM
Ice fishing trips locally are ALWAYS started with breakfast at 7 AM at Beez Café in Roy.  ;D
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: The Don Mega on Jan 29, 2014, 10:21 PM
Count me in. I've have a buddy from Roy who'll probably join as well
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: roasterx on Feb 05, 2014, 11:19 AM
I am brand new - am I allowed to join in?
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 05, 2014, 09:02 PM
Welcome to the shanty roasterx.  All shanty members, famliy & friends are welcome. Hopefully the weather cooperates more this year as last year was a blizzard and only the die hards made it
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: prospector on Feb 06, 2014, 08:40 AM
Welcome roasterx,
      Where you from? I am from out of state and the Utah boys have been very good to me! Some of the best guys I have met on the ice are here. See you at the GTG.     
                                                                      Joe
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: Hitmanhite on Feb 08, 2014, 11:31 PM
Man, I broke my dang leg this year and missed out on everything. Maybe I can hobble out there and hook up with you guys again.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: roasterx on Feb 09, 2014, 12:54 AM
Prospector - I am from Eureka. I am just getting into ice fishing. So far, I have only pursued trout. What would I need to bring to Pineview? What species of fish are there?

....and thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I'd like to get out to Pineview, but I am a little sheepish because I don't know if I have the gear for the reservoir.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: dubob on Feb 09, 2014, 09:05 AM
What would I need to bring to Pineview? What species of fish are there?
Standard ice gear would be appropriate.  It can get windy up there at times so a shelter of some kind could be beneficial.  Likely areas we would be fishing in can be easily reached by short walks from parking areas.  The fish you are most likely to catch up there are perch and crappie.  An occasional bass is also caught and even less often a tiger muskie can be brought up to see the light.  But of course would have to be immediately returned from whence it came.  Join us if you can.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: troutking90 on Feb 09, 2014, 12:19 PM
so as i'm getting ready for the g2g what kinds of jigs work best down that way i'm just wondering cause i have never hit the view i'm not looking for ur secret ones just a basic idea? i'm for surely going down to it.  but i am not taking my snowmobile and im also wondering where at on the lake were planing to be / how far's my hike gonna be lol . i need some directions.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: prospector on Feb 09, 2014, 08:26 PM
Prospector - I am from Eureka. I am just getting into ice fishing. So far, I have only pursued trout. What would I need to bring to Pineview? What species of fish are there?

....and thanks for the warm welcome everyone. I'd like to get out to Pineview, but I am a little sheepish because I don't know if I have the gear for the reservoir.
I fish the view with a noodle rod, 2-4# line and small jigs. Gold tungsten ball is my go to jig for perch. Bring a bucket or a rod holder to rest the rod in so you can see the light bites. I jig a bit until the fish come in and then set my rod in the holder and watch the tip. When you get a bite, rip their gills out! :icefish:
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 09, 2014, 08:33 PM
Man, I broke my dang leg this year and missed out on everything. Maybe I can hobble out there and hook up with you guys again.

Man i was starting to think you and your wife moved to warmer weather. Sorry to hear about your leg. If you make it over the hill for the GTG i will be shuttling on my snowmobile as long as the slush stiffens back up. Hope everything heals up good for you hitman

What would I need to bring to Pineview? What species of fish are there?

so as i'm getting ready for the g2g what kinds of jigs work best down that way i'm just wondering cause i have never hit the view i'm not looking for ur secret ones just a basic idea? i'm for surely going down to it.  but i am not taking my snowmobile and im also wondering where at on the lake were planing to be / how far's my hike gonna be lol . i need some directions.

As dubob said mainly fishin for perch and crappie, so small is good. Shrimpos, ratsos, Northland bro & mud bugs, Nuclear ants, rat finkees and for getting it down there a smaller sweedish pimple or cast master about 6-12in above it works.

As for parking location we discussed cemetary point last year but with the blizzard that also showed up that day the few of us that made it fished the narrows by the dam. I'm hoping the slush that I've been reading about freezes back up or we may need hip boots. I would say park in the port ramp parking lot as it should be packed down enough or melted for cars and we can fish around browning point which is not to far of a walk. I also have a pretty good spot GPS'd that i would be willing to share if browning don't produce that is not far from there. If the conditions on the ice are good i will shuttle people and gear with my sled. Directions for pineview are as follows. Take I-15 to Ogden, take the 12th street exit (EXIT 344) and then go east. The road you will be on is HWY 39 and it will take you up Ogden canyon right to the reservoir. When you get to the dam go left across the dam and it will take you to port ramp. Turn right into port ramp and drive down to the parking area. Do not try to drive down the boat ramp to the ice as you will more than likely not get back up. I will be making regular reckon trips the next 2 weeks and i will keep everyone updated on how the conditions are. Does any one have any other suggestions? Feel free to speak up for the few of us that fish the view regularly
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 11, 2014, 09:05 PM
Well here's the good and the bad, Me, fishonone & icecutterion fished the view tonite at port ramp and the slush is about 6-7in with 1-2in of snow on top of that. Plenty of good black ice underneath and the edges looked a little soft but we got on with no problems. The parking lot and the road in is a little rutted up and you have only one trail in till you get to the parking lot then there is a little more room to turn around. I would recommend 4X4 only but icecutter took his car in there and only drug bottom most the way to the lot. LOL It appears the last rain/warm spell was pretty nasty in there. I'm going to say that if people are going to be coming in cars they will have to park at cemetary point or browning point. Now the good. The slush is refreezing pretty good and there is hope that a sled will be able to make it on there once again by next week maybe, weather pending.  The trails that people have been making on the ice were solid enough to keep you on top. When you get off the trails different story for my big butt, i was braking thru but the skinnier folk i was with did ok, We got into some good crappie right off the bat at the docks and we didn't drill our 1st holes till about 330. They were still biting when we left at last light and it was starting to get pretty cold. I will be back up ealry next week to see what the weekend weather does 
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: dubob on Feb 12, 2014, 09:57 AM
It ain't looking good Matt.  See my weather report here (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=285061.0).  I didn't make it to Mantua yesterday; I spent the day with my bride going to Scheels and Cabelas instead.  Seeing some of the reports from yesterday, I would guess I made the right choice.

Looking at the KSL 10-day forecast on my phone shows the temps for Huntsville at night at or below freezing starting Sunday.  However, daytime temps will be into the 40s until next week Wednesday.  Starting Thursday next week, Ogden valley will be back into temps below freezing night and day so we might still have some good conditions by the 22nd.  In the meantime, we can hope and pray for favorable conditions by then.
 :angel
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Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 16, 2014, 02:44 PM
Me and fishonone will be going up one last time on Wednesday to check the ice, if its not good we may have to either change the date if it freezes back up or cancel till next season. This early thaw just stinks  >:(
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Post by: The Don Mega on Feb 17, 2014, 10:13 AM
Looks like we should get back down to freezing temps on Wednesday, hopefully that trend continues and we can get a few more weeks of ice fishing.

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Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 17, 2014, 08:54 PM
The biggest prob is the run off water coming in. Went to chesterfield toady and the ice was over 2ft thick but the edges were crazy. I'm putting up a post on the Utah board now.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: The Don Mega on Feb 19, 2014, 11:24 AM
Me and fishonone will be going up one last time on Wednesday to check the ice, if its not good we may have to either change the date if it freezes back up or cancel till next season. This early thaw just stinks  >:(

Crossing my fingers that you have a great report for us.  I am really hoping to get out at least one more time and meet the good folks from the iceshanty boards.  Be safe and best of luck!
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 19, 2014, 02:00 PM
I got word from a coworker today that the ice was ok this weekend. We are going to have to postpone our recon trip from today till tomorrow. I have a new appliance being delivered today as this was the only day they could do it till next week and mrs. muskyon would like it today  ;D So as soon as me and fishonone get back tomorrow night i will post up our findings. With luck the conditions will be like dubobs at mantua and we can use the sleds  :bow: :bow: :bow: The weather saturday is looking good also
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 20, 2014, 08:34 PM
Ok so here's what everyone has been waiting to hear, ITS ON FOR SATURDAY  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: The ice/slush has stiffened back up and the edges are ok, a plank will be needed (2-4ft of soft ice) not bad and after getting on there is over 20in of ice. 15in of clear and the rest refroze slush. Fishonone has 2 planks 12ft & 14ft 2X10 which we will be bringing. At port ramp there is a dock that can get you on the ice with ease, no plank needed. With the exception of by the bank everywhere i went was froze all the way, no slush underneath. Ice cleats are highly recommended. So for parking i would say if you have a truck you are fine at port ramp, which is where I'll be going out from on my snowmobile. Cars could get in there but i would not recommend it. Dubob checked out cemetery point (thanks for doing the reconnaissance) and people in cars can park at cemetery point parking lot which is plowed. We can fish on the north side of cemetery point or on the other hand If everyone can get into port ramp then i would say we can fish around the docks (we pulled 35-40 crappie there tonite) or over on browning. Both areas will work fine for perch and crappies. If everyone who is attending would PM me i will be more than happy to give you my # and you can give me a call upon arrival and i can shuttle people/gear with the sled or direct you to where we are at. I will be flying the iceshanty militia flag
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: The Don Mega on Feb 20, 2014, 09:45 PM
That is great news!  Looking forward to it.

FYI, I have a small portable grill that I always bring with me on the ice.  I usually cook up some hotdogs for my kids.  Everyone is welcome to use the grill.  I've taken breakfast burritos in tin foil and heated them up before on grill as well.  It's makes a tasty, warm breakfast on the ice.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 21, 2014, 07:19 AM
Here's a map of the reservoir so everyone has an idea of the areas I'm talking about, Thanks to BFT member TD for the map

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee399/muskyon46/PINEVIEWLABELED.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: dubob on Feb 21, 2014, 08:45 AM
I'd like to add to M46's warning; DO NOT attempt to drive a passenger CAR into the Port Ramp area.  The drive in is a very deep rutted driveway and if you slip into the ruts, you will more than likely high center your vehicle and be stuck.  The ruts are all the way down to the pavement and deep.  A truck (4X4 recommended) is needed to get all the way into the parking area.

The cemetery Point parking lot and the road into it is plowed and clear.  Once you get to that lot and start your descent down the NORTH side of the point road, you can call either M46 or myself and we can come get you and take you to the group area.  I'll have a 2 place snowmobile out there as well.  M46 will give you both phone numbers via a PM.

I'll be having breakfast at Beez Café in Roy at 7AM before heading up to the Port Ramp.  If you'd like to join me, I'd be happy to meet you there.  They run a great special every morning for about $5.50.  You will not leave there hungry.

See you tomorrow.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: roasterx on Feb 21, 2014, 11:04 AM
How late is everybody staying there? I might be able to come in the afternoon.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 21, 2014, 11:40 AM
My youngest step son has a bball game at 7, so i was thinking of leaving between 2-4
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: The Don Mega on Feb 21, 2014, 12:01 PM
Is the best way to get to Port Ramp to take 39 then take 158 across the dam?  Is 158 where the road is single lane and rutted?
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 21, 2014, 01:34 PM
Yes take 39 up ogden canyon then when you get to the dam take a left and drive over it. The ruts don't start till you turn into port ramp. The road from the dam to there is a maintained state road
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: dubob on Feb 21, 2014, 01:40 PM
Yes, 39 to 158 and then 158 to the Port Ramp turn-in on the right.  The snow ruts are only on the driveway within the Port Ramp area once you leave Hwy 158.  Hwy 158 is clean and clear.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: The Don Mega on Feb 22, 2014, 07:16 PM
Thanks for the good times today.  It was great to get to meet people in person all well as try pineview.

Thanks Muskyon for transporting us back and forth and for all the tips as well as marcum sonar settings.  I think my daughter enjoyed the snowmobile ride best, she was all smiles ridding in the sled.

This was my first time targeting crappie and perch and I've still got much to learn but had a great time. 

Thanks again!  I look forward to next year.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 22, 2014, 07:58 PM
What a great day on the ice with great company. The only regret I have is I wish I had taken more pics. It was great meeting everyone and sharing in the passion we all have for the hard deck. Thanks don mega It was my pleasure to have such good company out rippin some lips. Thanks to dubob for shuttle service and the look at some of the new lures I need to pick up. I will post up the few pics I have a bit later when I get home. Man I should have put on some sun screen today, my face is rosy. Lol
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Post by: jjaymyson on Feb 22, 2014, 09:16 PM
So you had snowmachines on the ice
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 23, 2014, 02:41 AM
Welcome to the shanty jjaymyson, thanks for asking about the GTG it was a good time. 2 more posts and the Reports & Conditions page will open up for you. Bigger turn out this year and hoping next is even better. The ice was still about 20+in and the edges are getting very soft. Getting on and off can be tricky earlier than usual this year with all the crazy high temps and run off/rain bringing the lake levels up. Planks are highly recommended to get on and still be dry enough to have a good day on the ice. Sleds can still make it out there but you have to shoot the gap over wet stuff and i would recommend not having a sled full of gear behind you when you do it. Hand pull it out on the planks. Wheelers should stay home. Be safe and dont take this reply as solid advice, conditions are changing quickly. Pretty tough question on your 1st post on a 4 page thread going on since mid December without not knowing much about you. Again welcome to the shanty
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: muskyon46 on Feb 23, 2014, 02:59 AM
Here' the pics that i got. If any one got anymore please post them up. This is the tiny shanty town where we started for perch with the militia flag flying

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee399/muskyon46/IMG398-1.jpg)

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee399/muskyon46/IMG402-1.jpg)

some of us with more fish lips than others, lol

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee399/muskyon46/IMG404-1.jpg)

and one of three choo-choo trains to the docks for some crappie action

(http://i1225.photobucket.com/albums/ee399/muskyon46/IMG405.jpg)
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: dubob on Feb 23, 2014, 08:54 AM
It was indeed a great outing.  I had no problems getting my snowmobile on or off the ice.  But I did throw some water on the towed sleds going on.   ;D

And even the fishing was okay.  Nobody filled a bucket with perch, but I brought home enough for one good meal.  Everybody with sonars were marking fish, but getting them to bite was harder.

I had some success with my go-to perch favorite, the Hali.  I also caught a few on a Hildebrandt Thingamajig.  Both were tipped with waxies or perch eyes.  The bite was very light and most of the time my hand was NOT as fast as the fish.   :(

And best of all, I got to meet some really nice folks.  I also got to test a Milwaukee cordless drill on my Nils convertible auger - WOW.  I will for sure be upgrading from my Ryobi for next season.  Now if I just knew which model that Milwaukee was - hint, hint.   ;D
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: roasterx on Feb 23, 2014, 10:17 PM
Good times! A huge thank you to you fella's for the good eating, good fishing, and good comradery. Thanks everyone for going out of their way to make it a family gathering. It was great to see so many of you with your kids there. I have some pictures from the event too:

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Here is our sled being loaded by dubob

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Our gear taking the easy, fast way to our destination.

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Again, this is THE way to travel on ice.

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I learned a lot about fishing from this guy and also a lot about attitude.

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Setting up the Iceshanty.com tribal home for the next few hours.

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The gathering.

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My first perch in many moons.

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More folks arriving.

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Hunting Crappie and learning how to use sonar capped off the day.

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Crappie hunting.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: prospector on Feb 28, 2014, 06:53 AM
Great time folks! Thanks to all who helped pull it off. Breakfast was great and so was the company. The fish tried to test my skills there for a little while! I hope you all have a great year and hope to see you next season. There is always a spot in Wyoming for you guys. Don't be shy.
Roasterx, please share details of the bracket holding up the vex in your bucket. Looks way nice!
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: prospector on Feb 28, 2014, 06:56 AM
Oops, that was dubob's bucket. Do tell Bob.
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: dubob on Feb 28, 2014, 01:29 PM
Here's the sonar in its carry bucket.
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Here's the wires cut from 2 coat hangers and bent to fit over the top of the bucket and hang down inside the bucket.
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Here's the sonar sitting on the wires.
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Any questions?   ;D
Title: Re: 2014 2nd Annual Iceshanty Get together in utah is on for saturday
Post by: prospector on Feb 28, 2014, 05:53 PM
Thanks Bob. Looks like a good deal.