Who's preparing for the '11-'12 season

[rickl1968]

Quote "Rick, do you sleep in that thing all summer too? "

Every chance I get!
I go soft water fishing on the lake and stay in my hut on shore, the owner of the property loves the company and lets us use the beach. 

[jimmyclaude]

Working on the New and improved "Lip Ripper" in the spare time.

  Youngest is heading off to college and I'm taking over the space to store and work on my Gear.

[Guinea]

C'mon you guys! Get with it! DO SOMETHING!!! The goldenrod is up! It's almost winter! You are being overshadowed by a girl!!!!! (I'm playing the testosterone card, yes    ).

I just bought the $2 toaster oven, powder painted the leadheads that Scotty (Stalker) made, and am getting off this computer in T minus 5 to tie (badly, I'm new at this) bucktail to them. Chartreuse and Purple, friends. Cusk killer. Watch for the Rover 1.5 with the stack-o-future-chowder in front. It shall be me, Guinea Cusk Slayer. 

[JIGGIN-]

When are you and the Jones gonna finish the house? Got the roof off and.........

Let me know if you need a hand.

JIGGIN.

[Guinea]

Not sure Jiggin. Gonna see them this weekend, I think. I spoke with him earlier, but "the boss" wasn't there to tell him what the weekend plan were. Even without help, it'd be fun to all be hanging out by the bobhouse plotting and planning! I'll call ya....something. 

Okay, going to tie bucktails now. With lotsa head cement to make up for my lack of skill.

[Guinea]

Jiggin, I'm back. My bucktail sux. Hopefully the fish won't notice. Weren't you gonna invite me over to learn to tie with you and Fishog? *batting eyelashes*.
I have my own stuff...I just need a MENtor. 

[surflizard]

Off season Hoss tradin with fellow Ice Shantians is progressing nicely, Jigs ,Tip ups, Hand auger and other assorted Goodies !! Prayin for a Early season ice in !! 

[Guinea]

Ab-so-tively Surf!!!!!

I got a solid 4 months in last season....gonna try for 5 this year. 

We've gotta hit that crappie hole this year! The weather was unkind to us last time we tried. 

[surflizard]

That Crappie hole is one of the first to freeze up too Guinea, I walked on it the 2nd weekend in December last year !! 

[Maineiac2]

just set up my new bait tank for a test run.also been scouting new areas since I just moved to Barrington.only a few more months.

[beeverfishing]

Recently purchased a new pop up shelter (why one person needs three shelters is beyond me  lol).. 
And my GF got me a great deal on two new / slightly used HT hardwater Explorer 500 tip ups and 2 ice rods at a yard sale (all for $3.00) 
  What I would really like to try is the new LX7....

[jimmyclaude]

OK OK ..... I am Setting up a second, larger sled for tournements and longer road trips. Did I mention I am now a empty nester?

[StingingLips]

starting to map out some plans for my new shack this year, finally found a lake I would like to put one!!

[jimmyclaude]

since I am a empty nester, I think I am going to build a hard side that will slide up and store on our swim raft. The kids won't be using it any more....

[whtmtniceman]

havent done anything to get ready for it yet, but sure am thinking about getting into some nice crappie, picks, bows, lakers, and maybe even some pike this season on the hard water. 

[surflizard]

I'm waiting rather Impatiently for the Very next day after the Labor day Holiday is over, then I'm going out on the lake and see if I can't entice any Big Lakers with some deep water Jigging !!

[nhbowhunter]

i have not seen any ice fishing stuff yet.. been tying my own. not pretty but they work.  cant wait for the ice to hit !  going to set up the bait tank this week and give it a test run. that will pass some time away waiting. lol..  stay cool all....

[filetandrelease]

i'm ready just hook up and go