Author Topic: New York IS Gathering 2012!!! (Read 21278 times)

RussianBear · « **Reply #210 on:** Feb 16, 2012, 09:02 AM »

thanks nitzer, cant wait to go fishing, dont even care where to be honest, just want to get on ice, first time this year.

roundlakeNY · « **Reply #211 on:** Feb 16, 2012, 11:05 AM »

No worries look's like it's staying cold at night. Just wish it would get really cold.

tipupjeff521 · « **Reply #212 on:** Feb 16, 2012, 09:53 PM »

Just saw this thread. Sweeeettt. I got a cabin further up in the bay I've never fished up near the bridge but ill walk up Saturday with some food and my little grill and say hi to those who are there already. Might stay the night out, if not ill be there Sunday morning too.
Going up tmmrw,ill post how the ice is.
And anyone else other than me catching a ridiculous amount of catfish out of the bay this year? I've got more of them than pike actually.

jimmyclaude · « **Reply #213 on:** Feb 17, 2012, 12:06 PM »

Cat fishes is good ... least the bones are manageable. Wunder groud weather has temp there now at 41.

combsey · « **Reply #214 on:** Feb 17, 2012, 01:24 PM »

The cats seem to be shallower and the pike deeper this year. No snow cover? Not sure why but a majority of my pike came from no less then 6 feet this year

nitzer · « **Reply #215 on:** Feb 17, 2012, 01:37 PM »

ive been hearing the opposite...due tthe warmer water this year and more vegetation

Fontona19 · « **Reply #216 on:** Feb 17, 2012, 06:33 PM »

I am in guys. Dont know if I will be staying saturday night, but I will be there bright and early. Hopefully there will be enough ice for the wheelers.

tipupjeff521 · « **Reply #217 on:** Feb 17, 2012, 09:14 PM »

At south bay right now it's 10:05 on the dot. All hard shantys on the south side were getting off the ice. All
Open water on the northernside. Down past pikebrook road there a foot and a half gap to get on the ice past the sketchy edge. There's 5.5 inches across from the sap bucket at the Y cut in the road.super sketchy Ice
Cracking ever step. Had 2 screw drivers with me cause it was that bad. 18 is suppose to be the low this weekend. It better cool off fast cause the space near the boat launch is decreasing rapidly.
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fishnmachine · « **Reply #218 on:** Feb 17, 2012, 10:26 PM »

I......What? You okay?

step2jimi · « **Reply #219 on:** Feb 18, 2012, 06:30 AM »

hate to say it guys but its not looking too good for next weekend.

prchslyr · « **Reply #220 on:** Feb 18, 2012, 06:45 AM »

Quote from: step2jimi on Feb 18, 2012, 06:30 AM

hate to say it guys but its not looking too good for next weekend.

Man, this is mindblowing!

You wouldn't think this would be an issue in February.
Any idea where we can pull this off up north? I live in Warrensburg. I can find safe ice. I was hoping to make it easy on everyone at South Bay. Throw some ideas up guys

bluemountainlaker · « **Reply #221 on:** Feb 18, 2012, 06:59 AM »

theres always indian lake 4th lake lake eaton lewey lake paradox lake.....

roundlakeNY · « **Reply #222 on:** Feb 18, 2012, 08:31 AM »

unreal it's cold at night but warms right back up everyday. I really need to get my sap buckets out. This suck's. Is it really that bad there? there is still people out on round lake. Not sure of thickness. I figure it would still be ok up there. I got hope it can hold out one more week. What's schroon looking like? Out from the village launch stays's pretty thick.

tipupjeff521 · « **Reply #223 on:** Feb 18, 2012, 09:16 AM »

yeah im fine just didn't trust that ice at all. Ill take 3 inches of black ice over 6 inches of white ice with 3 different colors in it any day. Across the bay from pike brook under death rock there's open water too. I was shocked to see that cause it was frozen over last weekend and guys were fishing there. I just got home I'm about to head up to the Rensselaer plateau hopefully find some good ice up there. but I don't think there's too much fishing left for the year.

saquelie · « **Reply #224 on:** Feb 18, 2012, 07:44 PM »

the beach at parodox has charcole grills and picnic tables just throwing it out there.

adkRoy · « **Reply #225 on:** Feb 18, 2012, 07:50 PM »

Schroon lake, the village boat launch is a good area. Lake pleasant in speculator lots of parking at the town beach next to the fire hall.

o2rmk800 · « **Reply #226 on:** Feb 18, 2012, 08:19 PM »

lake pleasant would be nice. moffit's, sacandaga res. out of north hampton?

fishnmachine · « **Reply #227 on:** Feb 18, 2012, 08:27 PM »

Champlain can be a finicky 'ol girl. I've had to pull my shanty off her in February before. She eats ice qick. More water flows through her than most would think.

prchslyr · « **Reply #228 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 01:33 AM »

RoundlakeNY and I will put our heads together and come up with a quick plan B.
We're still going to pull this off, but we're going to have to change our location.
We'll have another spot set in stone tonight. Probably one of the ideas mentioned.

WARRIOR_ON_ICE · « **Reply #229 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 07:27 AM »

Jamey, sorry you guys ( RoundLakeNY and you ) have to re-direct this. The South Bay idea was perfect, and will be perfect in future years. Hopefully the party will be salvaged successfully.

IceNeck9292 · « **Reply #230 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 07:39 AM »

i wouldnt mind fishing pleasent havent been up there.. hows the ice up there tho ?

step2jimi · « **Reply #231 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 11:03 AM »

Id say any of the lakes that were mentioned would work fine. As long as were close to a decent pan fish bite and guys have something to throw some tip ups in for, hanging out and eating will take care of the rest.

combsey · « **Reply #232 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 11:21 AM »

I'll even bite the bullet and stay local lol. Just give me a location and date and I'll be there. Jamey. Let me know what you need brought. We can discuss that over cards but fair warning. I don't have to leave at 130 this week

IceNeck9292 · « **Reply #233 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 12:57 PM »

hows lazurne for fishing

combsey · « **Reply #234 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 02:51 PM »

Good early then it gets to much traffic. People wheelers etc... Some smaller pike and perch and the chance at a brown or bow

afwrestler1986 · « **Reply #235 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 03:14 PM »

I am good no matter where we go. I am staying on ice sat night also. Hopefully ice makes it that long.

prchslyr · « **Reply #236 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 05:18 PM »

RoundlakeNY and I came to the conclusion Schroon Lake Boat launch in town is probably our best bet. Ice should be plenty safe and it's pretty easy to find.
Combsey, Sean will bring his grill if someone has a 20lb tank with a little gas in it. His is empty. I'll bring some burgers and sausage to go around. A couple armloads of wood we should be good to go. Changing the lake shouldn't mess us up bad, just the night fishing at South Bay is a bit more promising.
So, Schroon Lake boat launch it is. See you guys there.

adkRoy · « **Reply #237 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 05:55 PM »

Ok, schroon boat launch but what direction from there will you guys be setting up? Right in front, to the north, south, or directly across the lake? Its a big area and we'll need specifics on where to head.

prchslyr · « **Reply #238 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 06:08 PM »

Quote from: adkRoy on Feb 19, 2012, 05:55 PM

Ok, schroon boat launch but what direction from there will you guys be setting up? Right in front, to the north, south, or directly across the lake? Its a big area and we'll need specifics on where to head.

Hmm...any ideas where would be best? I'm not too familiar with the lake. Definitely within walking distance and eyeshot of where we walk on. We'll have a black ice cube, black Frabill Headquarters, a dark blue Shappell 6000, and maybe more portables set up in a group. If someone has a tip they would like to share as to where, fire away.

combsey · « **Reply #239 on:** Feb 19, 2012, 06:42 PM »

Extra propane tank. Check. Got one full at home. Think I'll head up Saturday afternoon and try the evening and night bite. Just figure out roughly were you want to set up. Is the ice safe for wheelers still? How far do walkers want to go? I can bring my wheeler to drag people and there stuff out no problem. Just let me know the final plan.

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