Author Topic: Deadmans Basin (Read 3475 times)

live2fish85 · « **on:** Dec 04, 2013, 11:31 PM »

anybody have a report on ice, wanting to snag some salmon.

gamehog · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 04, 2013, 11:35 PM »

I would like to know too.i would guess with the cold weather there should be ice by the weekend.i looked at weather for up there and it looked like the wind was blowing strong from the west north west like allways.i have been there a few times were the bank was beat with chopped ice.hart to find good water when it looks like this.hope it is here soon.would like to hear some good news soon.

4EVER406 · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 07:13 PM »

Pounded the first holes in deadman today! The salmon are healthy. Starting to change color, but not turning yet. Jigged up a lot of aggressive younger males at first and then snagged some spawners later. Oh yeah and............7" of ice!!

gamehog · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 05, 2013, 09:46 PM »

glad to hear.looks like I will be heading that way this weekend.where were you fishing.were you to the left or right of the main dock.is there any snow on the ice or is it just clear clean ice.hope to get everyone out on the ice.thanks.

4EVER406 · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 08:17 AM »

The ice is really rough. You can tell they had some wind as it was freezing. Especially jagged on the edges. Not a lot of snow though. I was west of the dock, but I don't think it matters. I've never had a problem catching a limit anywhere on the south shore. It's all about attracting them to you.

NorthernAngler · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 10:09 AM »

I might go up there tomorrow, how deep should I be for the koks? Thx (How big are they?)

hardwaterhead · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 10:42 AM »

A few feet deep is all. Gotta be able to see bottom. Some of the females get to be 18" or so, couple-few pounders.

montanafisher · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 03:11 PM »

I'm new to this salmon snagging can i get some pointers as how to do it ? best times and so on. Thanks

gamehog · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 07, 2013, 07:48 PM »

well we had a good day at deadmans today.the ice is real ruff and it is hard to find a decent spot to set up a pop up ice house but we got it done.me and buckshot iced a good amount but not 2 full limits.we also caught 3 suckers and 7 rainbows.there were a few real large fish that went past the hole to, I am going to guess it may have been some decent browns.i would say there is a good week maybe 2 of decent fishing left before it is all done.weather was decent with a high of about -7 but no wind.overall it was a great day.we will post pics later.

Tacojuan · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 11:19 AM »

I went out yesterday with a couple of buddies right off the boat ramp and ended up with 80 salmon at the end of the day. There was a dead spot of about an hour around and it really picked up around 2:00 overall it was a god day

gamehog · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 11:58 AM »

tacojuan if you would have looked to your west we were in the black ice house.the only ice house to the west.our big hit was between 8-noon,once the salmon moved out the trout moved in.had we known you were going to be there we would have come by to say high.what were you driving?i got my fill there so off to another lake next weekend

Tacojuan · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 02:13 PM »

My buddy drove his white ranger and we were in my big black cabelas shelter right off the ramp. I wouldve posted but it kind of a last minute change of plans from the tongue. The salmon stayed under us all day it was a blast, but I've had my fill there for the year too. I'm thinking Cooney next week as I have to be back to town next Saturday night for the company Xmas party. Maybe we could meet up there and I can ice my first walleye there

gamehog · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 02:31 PM »

sounds good.i am game for that.i have to get my auger to the shop because the mice chewed through the fuel lines.of all thing they had to chew that up.keep in contact as the week nears the end and we will meet up for sure.

Buckshot86 · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 04:09 PM »

The Big R Power Shop off 6th fixed my auger. He's a cool guy.

MTwalleyehunter · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 04:57 PM »

Are those Kokanee worthy table fare out of there?

gamehog · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 08:58 PM »

we love the kokanee we catch.we cooked a few for dinner and I will be smoking the rest here in a few days.once the fish are smoked they sure don't last long.i have been eating these fish for over 15 years and have enjoyed all of them.hope this helps

gamehog · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 08:59 PM »

buckshot did you get the pics I sent ya.i was having a hard time sending them.let me know if ya got them.thanks

Buckshot86 · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 10:10 PM »

I didnt get the pictures. I can teach you how to do it if you need help.

baltimoremountainman · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 08, 2013, 11:17 PM »

Has anyone ever iced a tiger out of there? Or are they pretty much inactive?

montanafisher · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 11, 2013, 08:38 PM »

Does anyone have a used ice auger they would sell Thanks

gamehog · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 11, 2013, 10:19 PM »

montanafisher.not sure where you live but there is a few on craigslist in the billings section.hope this helps

Tacojuan · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 11, 2013, 11:49 PM »

Quote from: montanafisher on Dec 11, 2013, 08:38 PM

Does anyone have a used ice auger they would sell Thanks

Gamehog is right I picked up my jiffy that was barely used for $200 on cl and I can't be happier. Post in the wanted section or just look in the sporting section. Tis the season so I bet you'll find one hope this helps

appleye · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 12, 2013, 09:21 AM »

Can anyone explain how your catching the salmon please. I've never ice fished them and would like to give it a try before it gets too late.
Thanks

Tacojuan · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 12, 2013, 11:05 AM »

Look on the previous deadmans thread and the deadmans basin reports and conditions page there's been a few explanations on how to snag. The snagging is good right now so good luck

appleye · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 12, 2013, 12:47 PM »

thanks

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