ONEIDA LAKE DIEHARDS THREAD 2013/2014

[FISHFORPIKE]

Havent been to oneida before and making the trip soon was wondering how the fishing is at night

The boogeymen come out at night, and so do the 100MPH sleds. 

[Chowdaire]

I've had three lures drop down the hole when my line or somebody's I'm fishing with touched the heater. Got all 3 back. If you had a few feet of line out it just piles up on the bottom under the hole. I drop a big jigging rap down and pound the bottom for a bit. Start reeling up slowly and you see the "lost" jig trailing it up on the graph/flasher. When the rap gets through the hole grab the line tangled up on the hooks and handline the lost jig the rest of the way.

Worked every time so far.

[filetandrelease]

Havent been to oneida before and making the trip soon was wondering how the fishing is at night

no need to fish at night unless it is a your perference , they hit during the day here and throw out some flares for the speed freaks

and glad your well JL
the ol buzzard is getting ready to get back on home water this week , and from what i was told lakers can't be blown up , opps not quite true , when I tossed her back she was a cork ,I had to release a little air so she could swim 

[FISHFORPIKE]

To everyone that owns a set of the Artic Armor,  I keep telling myself that I'm going to test them in the summer but never have, has anyone ever done a test trial to see how well they really float? If so how well do they really work.

There are videos on YouTube.

[filetandrelease]

If he has floating bibs but not a floating coat, won't he float upside down?

no , check out the striker U tube , there is a demo on tops and bottoms

[greenhead]

I've had no problems with mine. I always vent the shanty and I believe it has a low O2 sensor. Never had a problem cooking, I actually warming up food with mine. But heed other's experiences with their Mr. Heater, it can save you a lot of headaches.
 
I like Hot Coffee...                                        

                                  Nice  Bart, where  did  you  get the  rack  on top  of your  heater.  I  never   go  without  my  coffee  either.

[bart]

It was just a few pages back...

ljc2tall got it. I ordered a front grill a few years ago, $11 delivered to the door and made a couple of modifications. It pops right on and off. I use the larger tins for frank and beans, no foil.




kingfisher22, you must have stumbled on my fishing grounds!

Pman, nice walleye!

[greenhead]

wert tell jackperch about the hill on and off  don't go there if you have a weak heart , no joke

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    If   it  doesn't  kill  him  it  will make  him stronger.

[greenhead]

Thanks  Bart  im   just  getting  caught  up  on  my  reading,  then  im  going to order one.

[fishhooksul]

To everyone that owns a set of the Artic Armor,  I keep telling myself that I'm going to test them in the summer but never have, has anyone ever done a test trial to see how well they really float? If so how well do they really work.

A couple years ago my buddy went threw 16" of crystalized ice with artic armour on. he poped out like a cork. yes, they do work well.   Sully...

[Jig it Good]

Fished out of Taft bay this evening...7 eyes only 1 keeper and three jumbos in 30 FOW. Marked fish the entire time just had trouble getting them to bite. Glad to get into some eyes again.

[Stormy_NY]

Striker Ice is the onoly way to go now ... AA was the first but STRIKER has blowen past them in quality and function.

Float Test ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ddp-h4E_LkI

[315stickbow]

Just found that on the ol tube. hoping the bite comes back soon.

[PerchEyes]

...

Other than all that, I set off for CheektoVegas 2 hrs later than I was supposed to because I locked my keys in the truck just as I was ready to leave for home Sunday morning....YAYYYYYYY!!!!!

Man, it's ALWAYS somethin'........

Cut a flat key and keep in wallet, or put in a magnetic box and hide it under fender.
If you need a chipped key for ignition, as most modern trucks do, this key will only unlock the door (which is all you needed).
My extra key has saved me a lot of aggravation on at least two occasions.

PerchEyes

[filetandrelease]

Just found that on the ol tube. hoping the bite comes back soon.

the bite always does , but there can be some very slow time come mid ice , but that's good when we have to work for them a little , I actually like this time of year ,it can be a real challenge , to see if you can out think a fish

[315stickbow]

I read somewhere on this site that the internet killed the lakes and killed the bite on Oneida lake  ....hmmm  ... if we throw all our computers and cell phones away...would the fishing get good again??? just asking....--KP

You're confusing the internet with meth labs 

[filetandrelease]

I read somewhere on this site that the internet killed the lakes and killed the bite on Oneida lake  ....hmmm  ... if we throw all our computers and cell phones away...would the fishing get good again??? just asking....--KP

 the internet has caused great problems with some lakes , for example Canadarago for one use to see maybe 35 guys now it's 200  , it's not a very big lake and can't handle that kind of pressure as Oneida Lake can, but inland lakes all have a breaking point and other lakes, ponds need different regs to keep it healthy and productive 

[bcons]

Gotta run with Freddie on this one....this is the time of the year where we all will earn our "stripes" and eyes...makes it fun actually, learning how a fish thinks!!

Then what was you guys excuse for finishing 8th or 9th at Sandy Pond? Those "Swigo" county fish just that smart?    

[kc_]

Bart if I had known you were doing gourmet cooking out there I would tag along more often.

[hardwater61]

man I'm glad I'm only 57

You told me you were 57 last year...are you standin still or moon walkin son!??

[Murph20]

I agree its usually pretty close just wish it was just a smaller dot or something instead of the arrow so you could pin point a little better

The tip of the arrow is your location....

[H.T.]

If he has floating bibs but not a floating coat, won't he float upside down?

problably but its a start. lmao

[kingfisher22]

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    If   it  doesn't  kill  him  it  will make  him stronger.

Ok Nietzche, since you don't mind the hill, why I don't I keep the sled for the rest of the year?

[H.T.]

You told me you were 57 last year...are you standin still or moon walkin son!??

he said that to me 3 years ago i dont think he knows or cares anymore. lol

[kowboyup]

Artic you better lay off her gloves she says she knows where you live and she doesn't want the fish to bite her, lmao I know I know ive told her they are frozen and dead but she still thinks they are going to bite. KC told her about you losing 2 and she says it doesn't make her feel any better, my response was well if it makes you feel better buy me a new one lol. KP we definetly worked it this week, and im sure for awhile longer its going to be hit and run and many long days for us on Oneida.Bart nice looking heater Buddy think I will make one for her to make coffee as shes spilled her spill proof cup the last 2 times out in the bottom of shanty, lol Might make a half day trip tomarrow will half to check weather for the morning. Deadeyez you got any weather report for morning

[bcons]

he said that to me 3 years ago i dont think he knows or cares anymore. lol

Once guys get to be ancient they no longer count total years.  They don't celebrate birthdays, only anniversaries.  Like this is the 17th anniversary of my 40th bday.  Occasionally the math gets them confused

[pa ice swimmer]

So Stormy, are you a Striker Rep now? or do you just wear the suit? Tell ya what I LOVE mine 

[kchamp]

the internet has caused great problems with some lakes , for example Canadarago for one use to see maybe 35 guys now it's 200  , it's not a very big lake and can't handle that kind of pressure as Oneida Lake can, but inland lakes all have a breaking point and other lakes, ponds need different regs to keep it healthy and productive

didnt one of the news channel get it started by doing a special on ice fishing on cando and show guys getting big perch out of there

[Jackperch72]

Hey filetandrelease just wanted to say thanks for info.I was looking at map and wondering where can I park on Lewis point is it public access or do I need permission?

[H.T.]

there is public access there just get there early to get a spot is all.