ONEIDA LAKE DIEHARDS THREAD 2013/2014

[bigcountry315]

i want to give a big thank you to my personal fishing guide last weekend 8-9th, thank you very much for taking me out showin me the ropes, showing me how to fish with flashers and such, sowing me what jig to use for perch and eyes , and all the good times and laughs , and for halling big country around all weekend

[bart]

  Took a try at my first underwater shot last time out, heres what those lookers look like.

  http://s647.photobucket.com/user/snagger69/media/underwater_zps4b15f7f2.mp4.html

I've been wanting to get one of them cameras for some time now, always wondering what down there. That footage pretty much wraps it up for me, walleye refusing to bite! I think I've seen that walleye on my flasher many times!

Very cool! Thanks for sharing.

[SNAGGER]

  seen a school of like 10 eyes coming, jolted the camera which is tiny, they were gone, that cost me, then the camera was missing one time, saw a white open jaw then a big eyeball looking at it, he swallowed the camera then exhaled it, strange stuff, dink perch are those bottom huggers, bigger perch always come in a touch off bottom so far.

[SNAGGER]

  We always talk about moods and barometers, well last week one day we had a tough barometer, but it only seemed too affect the dink perch on bottom, if a larger perch came in higher up... he hit, if a bass came in he hit, same with keeper eyes, pins near bottom wouldn't hit, so it led me too believe I've been fishing correctly all this time, ignoring fish I don't want and staying high enough up too only get the ones I want.  Proved my theory correct, I was happy, after an hour, put the camera away.

[Vfrancis]

Any word on ice conditions looking to go out Friday or Saturday just wondering how much snow and slush is out there and if 4wheelers are making it on the lake

[Mr. Jitterbugger]

I'm walking out tomorow to fish, My guess is that it would be tough to get a wheeler out there.

[hrdcore]

Well looks like ill be fishing the beach this weekend,my partner japed so no wheeler and from the sounds of it conditions aren't going to be good out there for ATVs or sleds. I just hope this trip will not be as bad as my Lewis trip. I allready have the room so i mite as well make the best of it. It will be a true father and son weekend,hopefully I can get on some fish with my buddy.

[nitro18]

Looking to go out of Lewis Point in the AM any reports for snow slush conditions Please do not want to do chores around the house

[RedWolfUSAF]

Looking to go out of Lewis Point in the AM any reports for snow slush conditions Please do not want to do chores around the house

Then just GO!!  Then write a report for those of us that wanna go Saturday

[fishhooksul]

looks pretty ruff out there. there is slush under the snow. we otta hear some good storys this weekend. wheelers are a no go, and sleds would be iffy at best.   Sully...

[ICE-ADDICT]

looks pretty ruff out there. there is slush under the snow. we otta hear some good storys this weekend. wheelers are a no go, and sleds would be iffy at best.   Sully...

Sully, did you actually go out and check it out?

[315stickbow]

I'm not calling it quits on this ice season but....I'm certainly looking forward to sitting on a river bank with a fire and a 12 pack, watching my rod tip for those bullhead and catfish.

[drowndin dots]

I'm not calling it quits on this ice season but....I'm certainly looking forward to sitting on a river bank with a fire and a 12 pack, watching my rod tip for those bullhead and catfish.

Me too.

[joey40]

  We always talk about moods and barometers, well last week one day we had a tough barometer, but it only seemed too affect the dink perch on bottom, if a larger perch came in higher up... he hit, if a bass came in he hit, same with keeper eyes, pins near bottom wouldn't hit, so it led me too believe I've been fishing correctly all this time, ignoring fish I don't want and staying high enough up too only get the ones I want.  Proved my theory correct, I was happy, after an hour, put the camera away.

[burningdownthehouse]

looks pretty ruff out there. there is slush under the snow. we otta hear some good storys this weekend. wheelers are a no go, and sleds would be iffy at best.   Sully...

I drove the north shore to Cleveland today. I only saw one set of sled tracks and those were out of Bernhards Bay. As reeleyez mentioned in his post about Godfrey, be careful with those stream outlet. The one in Bernhards Bay (Winn Point) is chewing up the ice at a good clip. I am sure it is the same everywhere else.

[Bartel Rd. Bait & Tackle]

Me too.
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I have catfish on the brain bad


Speaking of wich sat mar 22 im hosting a free carp and catfish seminar at the shop.

Mike mcgrath who is a pro carp guide will be presenting. 3pm

[drowndin dots]

Me too.
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I have catfish on the brain bad


Speaking of wich sat mar 22 im hosting a free carp and catfish seminar at the shop.

Mike mcgrath who is a pro carp guide will be presenting. 3pm

See you there Bud.

[bcons]

There are guides here for carp and catfish

[ICE-ADDICT]

Ok here's a conditions report, my friends went out of apps today, the east west crack along shore is pretty messy straight out where they crossed it. We have to find a different crossing that's higher and drier. Once across it the conditions for quad travel were ok, as little as next to no snow in spots to drifts as deep as 10 to 12 inches.They said key is traveling light and not dragging heavy shantys if possible. Bottoms are getting mired up with slush then freezing causing excess drag. I'd imagine sleds would do even better in these conditions but quads will get you there, especially if you roll with your shack on the rack and your chained up. These guys had no chains by the way and got along ok.

[bcons]

Just preface that report with north shore.  When I left south shore this morning it was nuts. Drifts 3' tall and that was at 7:30.  NNW wind at 25 those drifts now must be huge.
Shoveled yest. Still hard getting truck out this morning.

[ICE-ADDICT]

Yes that was a north shore report. They also didn't venture out real far maybe mile or so. Bcons were those drifts ON the lake?

[blackeis]

Drove down muskrat bay tonite and noticed two shanties out in front of oneida shores right before dark. That's devotion.  The wind was whipping.  I'd be interested to know if those guys got anything. It's so cold

[bcons]

Yes that was a north shore report. They also didn't venture out real far maybe mile or so. Bcons were those drifts ON the lake?

They were on the ice where I ride on.  Didn't go much further than that.

[Carcajou17]

Looking to get out Saturday & Sunday for some end-of season fishing. With the current snow conditions, I don't expect to be walking far (snow too deep for my 2WD ATV, for sure, even with chains). Probably going to hit the southern shore and keep it close to home. Thanks to all for the reports.  Even if I catch dinks, it'll still be fun for me. I'm new to the boards here but I want to say thanks to all for posting. You guys are great. This is my first year fishing seriously on the ice (albeit late) and your input has been valuable.  I have a lot to learn and this is where I'll be looking to help me along the way. Thanks. Tight lines, everyone.

[fishhooksul]

Sully, did you actually go out and check it out?

no, I didn't, but a couple of my buds did, and gave me that info.   Sully...

[315stickbow]

Me too.

I have catfish on the brain bad


Speaking of wich sat mar 22 im hosting a free carp and catfish seminar at the shop.

Mike mcgrath who is a pro carp guide will be presenting. 3pm

I may stop down. I've always fished for bullhead/catfish the same way. Be cool to learn some new stuff.

[SNAGGER]

  Me and my buddy will be down there today, I'll give a report, but I don't own a cell, so it will be late tonight... packed the spud again for the cracks, with the snow you won't be able too see the hazards now.

[nitro18]

Awsome reports Thanks to all see you at the Point

[scottcny]

Snagg--

I thought I was the last man standing with out a cell, glad to hear there are others who belive life is better unplugged.

[XxFISHN4EYEZxX]

It's going to be beautifull out there today wish I could get out but I have to do that work thing. Good luck to all that makes it out and i hope the fish cooperate for you guys.