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rustychukar · « **on:** Nov 15, 2013, 08:54 PM »

On an average year when does trr start to get ice?

Beagle nation · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 16, 2013, 09:16 AM »

I hit it last year late December a few bays towards the dam. The main lake got a bit scary as I found my self on 2 inces with a 30 pound auger in my hand

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Tacojuan · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 16, 2013, 10:33 AM »

I was on the south end early last December on 8 inches of ice I didn't venture very far but I'm pretty sure Trr gets ice earlier than most other spots

pump · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 02, 2013, 12:25 PM »

Watch for methane pockets also. It makes for thin ice in places.

ironman58 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 03, 2013, 11:52 AM »

It's iced up right now on the south end is what I heard from some people going ice fishing there I went to Sibley lake and there was 6 in.

Tacojuan · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 03, 2013, 07:20 PM »

I'm going this weekend (hopefully) it would be cool if freezes past rattlesnake

Patriotfanz12 · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 03, 2013, 08:50 PM »

Fished south side last Saturday. 5" of good ice. Crappie bite HOT!!!!

gamehog · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 03, 2013, 11:48 PM »

I have fished TTR in the summer a few times but never the winter.where would be a decent spot to find the crappie and some eyes.i have 3 boys and the wife and they sure love to catch those fish.what color jigs and sizes with what bait for starts works for them.any info would be great.thanks

Patriotfanz12 · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 08:25 PM »

Small sweetish pimple color pink with a minnow head jigging works best for me. But otherwise try various color jigs 1/32 oz with 2" live minnow. It seems like the color changes from week to week. South end is the best for the month of December, but after that off the main marina has done good in past years.

Fishboy · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 04:11 PM »

hey Patriot what's the availability of minnows? Thanks for the info!

TJet Apprentice45 · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 05:39 PM »

They've got vending machine minnows at the marina. It's normally pretty well stocked each weekend with good sizes, but not a bad idea to have a backup bait plan just in case.

JayHelfrich · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 06:19 PM »

BCNU said they will not have a vending machine at TRR this year. See their website at http://www.bcnubaitandtackle.com/ for details.

Jay

Patriotfanz12 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 09:45 PM »

No minnows available at TRR any more. Pryor creek bait in laurel has a good selection. Just can't take into Wyoming. We'll be taking 10-12 dozen with us this weekend. Be in red Eskimo hut on south side with a pile of fish outside on ice!!!

Fishboy · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 10:51 PM »

sent you a PM patriot

BSTIME · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 06, 2013, 11:50 AM »

Does anyone have any other ideas for getting minnows for TRR, if coming from Wyoming? Can't see driving to Laurel first. Are there any bait shops in Hardin, Lodgegrass or or anywhere closer?

I know you can jig up fish with a spoon etc., but any ideas for alternative baits for tip-ups if you cant get minnows? I have used frozen smelt before for pike..any other ideas? What are the crappie taking?
Thanks for any info.

TJet Apprentice45 · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 06, 2013, 12:21 PM »

coming from WY you might have to try and coordinate with another forum member to bring some from MT. I've seen a phone number before for a guy in Hardin with minnows but that was last season, not sure if he's still around. If I get it I'll let you know.

logarjb · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 06:25 PM »

Anyone fishing tomorrow morning and bringing any extra minnows?

icemanmt · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 07:03 PM »

I plan on going tomorrow leaving billings around 5 am I have 3 dozen minnows could part with some if you don't have any.

logarjb · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 10:50 PM »

Well there are 3 of us planning on going so we would probably need at least that much ourselves if I could talk you into getting a bunch more we could definitely pay you for them but don't think you can being this late and leaving that early

icemanmt · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 05:34 AM »

Well this time sounds like a bust but I will be down several times this season so maybe we can work something out.

Fishboy · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 02:29 PM »

Looking for anyone in Montana who would be willing to help out a couple of Wyoming guys this winter with minnows. Will re-imburse any costs, plus something for your efforts. Thank you. icemanmt? lol sorry to overwhelm you

icemanmt · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 04:39 PM »

No problem I sent you a PM to figure something out

live2fish85 · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 09, 2013, 08:51 PM »

Is there anywhere to access the lake on the south end other than rattlesnake point?

Seedtree · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 09, 2013, 09:28 PM »

Quote from: live2fish85 on Dec 09, 2013, 08:51 PM

Is there anywhere to access the lake on the south end other than rattlesnake point?

There are a couple unimproved pullouts along the highway where you can park and access the ice. Across from the Decker mine.

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