Author Topic: Capital Region Thread (Read 28042 times)

step2jimi · « **Reply #30 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 03:01 PM »

Quote from: Reel_Force on Dec 20, 2011, 10:00 PM

What ? Your not shore trollin the river for the eyes ?

Thats a big ten four.

Neversink Jimmy · « **Reply #31 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 03:47 PM »

Some ponds just don't deserve to be tossed under the proverbial bus...

I think more then a few of us 518ers have learned that lesson in the past few years

step2jimi · « **Reply #32 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 05:25 PM »

afwrestler1986 · « **Reply #33 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 05:35 PM »

Quote from: Neversink Jimmy on Dec 21, 2011, 03:47 PM

Some ponds just don't deserve to be tossed under the proverbial bus...

I think more then a few of us 518ers have learned that lesson in the past few years

You guys have a problem with pond hawks? Lurkers and what not?

ChenBassHead · « **Reply #34 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 07:16 PM »

Quote from: afwrestler1986 on Dec 21, 2011, 05:35 PM

You guys have a problem with pond hawks? Lurkers and what not?

Big time. While Irene didn't help, I'd be willing to bet that most guys here would be willing to point to that as the reason for the demise of Collins.

-Zach

gettinjiggy · « **Reply #35 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 07:46 PM »

Indeed, some of the best places we fished without seeing anyone are now quite busy. Funny thing, it wasn't until we started to share photo's on variuos sites did this happen. Could be coincidence but I doubt it. One place in perticular we practiced only catch and release because of the sheer size and numbers of the crappies, now there hard to come by and the ice looks lke swiss cheese from holes. What are you gonna due though it's not like it's private property, all good things end I suppose...

step2jimi · « **Reply #36 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 07:52 PM »

i never had a hard time catching fish on collins untill people started showing up in the winter. i can remember many days being out on collins alone. not anymore. and i dont chase flags like i used to. its the reason i only go there in the beggining of the year or after work at night. collins doesnt look like it will be fishable for another ocuple weeks at the soonest so it might get skipped all together by me this year. we will see.

Eaglecrg · « **Reply #37 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 08:11 PM »

Anyone ever fish Featherstonhaugh Lake? Its pretty shallow and ought to freeze early. The DEC website says it has Bass & panfish. Any of the panfish get eating size?

adkRoy · « **Reply #38 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 08:17 PM »

Quote from: Eaglecrg on Dec 21, 2011, 08:11 PM

Anyone ever fish Featherstonhaugh Lake? Its pretty shallow and ought to freeze early. The DEC website says it has Bass & panfish. Any of the panfish get eating size?

I used to live upthere. its shallow lake. fish the south end. its deeper.

Reel_Force · « **Reply #39 on:** Dec 21, 2011, 10:22 PM »

Quote from: Eaglecrg on Dec 21, 2011, 08:11 PM

Anyone ever fish Featherstonhaugh Lake? Its pretty shallow and ought to freeze early. The DEC website says it has Bass & panfish. Any of the panfish get eating size?

Checked it out last year - soft water - one heck of a pull up hill on the way out with a sled - of any type ...

johnnycd · « **Reply #40 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 06:36 AM »

Quote from: ChenBassHead on Dec 21, 2011, 07:16 PM

Big time. While Irene didn't help, I'd be willing to bet that most guys here would be willing to point to that as the reason for the demise of Collins.

-Zach

I would have to agree with that Zach, it happens a lot. I've learned over the years so if someone shows me something good I will not return without permission or I'm invited again.

jig_a_fish94 · « **Reply #41 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 07:37 AM »

has anyone ever fished rensselaer lake in albany?

afwrestler1986 · « **Reply #42 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 07:47 AM »

That is too bad. No body wants to bother with the small ponds and small lakes until they see someone catching good fish from it. Then all of a sudden they want to fish there. Believe me when I say when I go fishing with someone, I would rather not go with them to their secret spot. I would rather go somewhere that isn't a secret spot. Unless you have been fishing partners for a long time. I have had friends in the past that would freely give out the information and then the secluded secret spot is fished out. Same goes for deer hunting, especially on State land. It is hard to trust anyone anymore when it comes to keeping secret spots. It is even harder trying to find the secret spot to start with. It is my quest this year to find my own secret spot.

That being said, I am looking forward to meeting you guys this season. Pretty safe bet I will run into at least some of you this year.

Neversink Jimmy · « **Reply #43 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 08:34 AM »

Quote from: ChenBassHead on Dec 21, 2011, 07:16 PM

Big time. While Irene didn't help, I'd be willing to bet that most guys here would be willing to point to that as the reason for the demise of Collins.

-Zach

Agreed. Four years ago that lake was great. Now it is a total circus. Got worse each season.

I cringe everytime I see it mentioned.

Sometimes the innerweb is not helpful at all. Poor little lake got its butt kicked.

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #44 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 11:19 AM »

Quote from: jig_a_fish94 on Dec 22, 2011, 07:37 AM

has anyone ever fished rensselaer lake in albany?

i have in open water,not bad but i think there is NO ICE FISHING there.
i fished it by the R/R tracks

RAT

bigredonice · « **Reply #45 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 12:05 PM »

Quote from: Neversink Jimmy on Dec 21, 2011, 03:47 PM

Some ponds just don't deserve to be tossed under the proverbial bus...

I think more then a few of us 518ers have learned that lesson in the past few years

unfortunately there's gonna be more that have to learn that lesson the hard way. Sucks for the rest of us.

Quote from: afwrestler1986 on Dec 22, 2011, 07:47 AM

That is too bad. No body wants to bother with the small ponds and small lakes until they see someone catching good fish from it.

Even medium sized lakes can take a bad hit. Canadarago is a great example of that. Its neighbor Otsego seems to be next.

johnnycd · « **Reply #46 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 02:56 PM »

Quote from: jig_a_fish94 on Dec 22, 2011, 07:37 AM

has anyone ever fished rensselaer lake in albany?

Yes. I live close by, can be good in the spring and early summer, supposedly you can't ice fish there.

Why would anyone want to though, the Albany dump flows into it, trust me I've watched over the years, it ain't pretty.

lockdown199 · « **Reply #47 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 03:35 PM »

I fell like a kid who's trip to disney was put off for another month on the day before he was going to leave. We need ice!!!!

jig_a_fish94 · « **Reply #48 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 04:20 PM »

^ AGREED ^

dan_lais · « **Reply #49 on:** Dec 22, 2011, 07:42 PM »

i will do collins once this year just to check it out.caught alot of fish here a few years back.our group has only caught 4 over 30 there and they were barely over.fun on good days.overfished.im guilty of finding out here and goin,but i am not guilty of keeping fish.everything but a couple pike just to try were threw back.we have graduated to a dead sea now so hopefully newcomers will be able to learn tactics on this little lake.be careful of the springs.

got em · « **Reply #50 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 06:55 AM »

loose lips sink ships(ponds,lakes,etc)

i fish hard all winter in the 518 area...if you find a spot early in the season thats frozen keep it to yourself...IT WILL GET POUNDED...people (lurkers) dont want to put in the time and effort to find SAFE early ice...

...I've been ragged on about posting areas...never again...

...tight lines

step2jimi · « **Reply #51 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 08:03 AM »

Yep its just the way it is. Collins i have no problem going down and checking ice i pass it everyday too and from work. But as for other lakes ill admit i dont go looking untill i see here that people have gone on the ice. Not that im lazy and dont want to put in effort, I just know that someone out there is crazy enought to go out earlier then I am so ill let them check. but i also do come on here posting about how good some of the fishing can be in these small lakes. year before last i had to get to collins at 5am just to get the spot i fish. i dont want that much competition so now i go north.

ship of fools · « **Reply #52 on:** Dec 23, 2011, 08:17 AM »

Collins SUCKS now ....... and i would imagine the flooding of the Mohawk just made it even worse

I fished it a bunch last year and never had more than 2 fish .... and they were small

prchslyr · « **Reply #53 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 09:16 AM »

Quote from: got em on Dec 23, 2011, 06:55 AM

loose lips sink ships(ponds,lakes,etc) i fish hard all winter in the 518 area...if you find a spot early in the season thats frozen keep it to yourself...IT WILL GET POUNDED...people (lurkers) dont want to put in the time and effort to find SAFE early ice... ...I've been ragged on about posting areas...never again... ...tight lines

Wish we had a like button sometimes.

Fish-N-Adventures · « **Reply #54 on:** Dec 24, 2011, 09:55 AM »

Quote from: prchslyr on Dec 24, 2011, 09:16 AM

Wish we had a like button sometimes.

lol I totally agree...Way too many spot stealling lurkers...Life is too busy and meaningfull to be running around checking an inch or 2 of ice when I've got wife and kids at home that expect me to come home at night...I'll just wait till I see or read that there is 4"-5" of ice on the main lakes before I get out there, not lazy but safe and reports normally won't come with a location lol.

Merry Christmas ya'll

jig_a_fish94 · « **Reply #55 on:** Dec 28, 2011, 06:15 PM »

Any updates? Good size pond half froze over. Attempted to walk on it but rather be safe then sorry

BillionaireBoyzIceman44 · « **Reply #56 on:** Dec 28, 2011, 06:33 PM »

don't forget anlee pond over by the airport, a dark horse pick for sure

Neversink Jimmy · « **Reply #57 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 11:55 AM »

Quote from: BillionaireBoyzIceman44 on Dec 28, 2011, 06:33 PM

don't forget anlee pond over by the airport, a dark horse pick for sure

I had a conversation about this with a buddy last weekend. I wonder how many of us Albany-area guys caught our first bass out of Ann Lee as kids. I hear it is still really common to see cars lined up in the summer with mom's behind the wheel. Watching their kids as they lob out worms and bobbers and haul in some fish. Pretty awesome, really. Ponds like that are worth their weight in gold.

What a great place to start a kid out. Or at least let them experience fishing on their own terms. I used to LOVE that pond.

roundlakeNY · « **Reply #58 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 12:44 PM »

Wonder if there is any fish in wagners pond. I think that is what its called. We ice race there with the dirtbikes on he weekends but its dead during the week. Its that little pond on the right before the twin bridges heading south. I know it is shallow but i would think some kind of fish lives there.

RIVERRAT2 · « **Reply #59 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 12:57 PM »

I think that[wagner pond is feed from the mohawk river]if this is true then you bet there is fish there,can you fish it??

RAT

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