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Title: On the board for the 22-23 season!! Updated with video
Post by: PIKE FISHERMAN on Nov 26, 2022, 03:30 PM
Found one pond with safe ice, out of the 6-7 that I checked. Fished for 2 hours this morning. Jigged up a pile of YP, few pickerel, and a bonus Crappie. Didn't know they were in this body of water. Felt good to hit the ice. Wish the 10 day forecast was a little colder. Be safe out there... Video coming soon!!

Heres the footage from my first outing of the season if anyone is interested in checking it out!!! Be safe if you venture out. A lot of unsafe ice out there!!


(https://i.imgur.com/OFgpluk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/a15I6Lv.jpg)
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: Raquettedacker on Nov 26, 2022, 03:35 PM
Great job PF..👍
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: Jack978 on Nov 26, 2022, 04:53 PM
Good start to a good year.
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: MadFisha on Nov 26, 2022, 05:04 PM
Yessah bud. 
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: FishingFredrik on Nov 26, 2022, 05:21 PM
Great job!

How deep was that pond, and at what altitude?

Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: PIKE FISHERMAN on Nov 26, 2022, 05:32 PM
16-18 ft at the deepest. Not sure on altitude!
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: FishingFredrik on Nov 26, 2022, 05:55 PM
16-18 ft at the deepest. Not sure on altitude!

Got it. My guess would be 1,500 - 1,700' +. You're a lucky man. I have too far to drive to get to anything fishable currently.
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: Linedogg104 on Nov 26, 2022, 06:21 PM
Nice job as usual PF. You never cease to amaze me!
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: zcm_82 on Nov 26, 2022, 06:23 PM
Very cool crappie, never seen one with yellow in it like that  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: PIKE FISHERMAN on Nov 26, 2022, 06:52 PM
Very cool crappie, never seen one with yellow in it like that  :thumbsup:
A lot of our crappie have that color. Some have a deeper gold color.
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: PIKE FISHERMAN on Nov 26, 2022, 06:54 PM
Nice job as usual PF. You never cease to amaze me!
I do what I can with what little time I have.
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: PIKE FISHERMAN on Nov 26, 2022, 06:54 PM
Got it. My guess would be 1,500 - 1,700' +. You're a lucky man. I have too far to drive to get to anything fishable currently.
Probably around there. We are way behind. Next 10 days looks terrible for ice making.
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: Anomaly on Nov 26, 2022, 08:17 PM
A lot of our crappie have that color. Some have a deeper gold color.
Indicates very clear water bay. More tannins = more and deeper colors. Pretty fish!!! NICE PF I think I saw your tracks somewhere very recently....  :icefish:
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: PIKE FISHERMAN on Nov 26, 2022, 08:46 PM
Indicates very clear water bay. More tannins = more and deeper colors. Pretty fish!!! NICE PF I think I saw your tracks somewhere very recently....  :icefish:
Good possibility. I made my rounds
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: ougot1 on Nov 28, 2022, 09:17 AM
What county do you live in ?
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!!
Post by: PIKE FISHERMAN on Nov 28, 2022, 05:59 PM
What county do you live in ?
Central Maine.
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!! Updated with video
Post by: CW2 on Nov 29, 2022, 11:20 AM
I'm in Central Maine, too, and even before this warm spell, I never saw more than a skim coat.  Glad someone found something to fish!
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!! Updated with video
Post by: FishingFredrik on Nov 29, 2022, 11:39 AM
Found one pond with safe ice, out of the 6-7 that I checked. Fished for 2 hours this morning. Jigged up a pile of YP, few pickerel, and a bonus Crappie. Didn't know they were in this body of water. Felt good to hit the ice. Wish the 10 day forecast was a little colder. Be safe out there... Video coming soon!!

Heres the footage from my first outing of the season if anyone is interested in checking it out!!! Be safe if you venture out. A lot of unsafe ice out there!!


(https://i.imgur.com/OFgpluk.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/a15I6Lv.jpg)

Great video! I really enjoyed watching it. Great job finding ice. I am a tad jealous. Have a great season! /FF
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!! Updated with video
Post by: PIKE FISHERMAN on Nov 29, 2022, 12:51 PM
Too bad we have 2, 50D rainy days coming. Won’t be any ice left Bangor south!!

I'm in Central Maine, too, and even before this warm spell, I never saw more than a skim coat.  Glad someone found something to fish!

Great video! I really enjoyed watching it. Great job finding ice. I am a tad jealous. Have a great season! /FF
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!! Updated with video
Post by: Anomaly on Nov 29, 2022, 03:02 PM
Too bad we have 2, 50D rainy days coming. Won’t be any ice left Bangor south!!
That's GOOD!!! The fish will still be there and I'll be there be there before ya!!! No tip-ups!!!  ;D :icefish:
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!! Updated with video
Post by: PIKE FISHERMAN on Nov 29, 2022, 07:55 PM
That's GOOD!!! The fish will still be there and I'll be there be there before ya!!! No tip-ups!!!  ;D :icefish:
3" of solid black ice and I'm on it!!!
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!! Updated with video
Post by: Anomaly on Nov 30, 2022, 05:53 PM
3" of solid black ice and I'm on it!!!
Maybe it's time to give it a few year break!!!  ;)
Title: Re: On the board for the 22-23 season!! Updated with video
Post by: cooperpower on Dec 12, 2022, 08:43 AM
Nice work awesome video