Author Topic: Colorado First Ice Predictions, 2019 (Read 5180 times)

Bigassbassman · « **on:** Oct 10, 2019, 10:55 AM »

Getting close out there. Ok, just like last year: need to pull a fish through the ice to count as first ice. State the date below!

I predict a crazy someone will post up on Nov. 9th. Might be me...might not. I'll probably fish more late fall open water this year

Winner gets a lure pack at the yearly Colorado gathering this year. Not sponsored by IceShanty or anyone, just from me for fun.

stinkyfingers · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 10, 2019, 11:46 AM »

Quote from: Bigassbassman on Oct 10, 2019, 10:55 AM

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Getting close out there. Ok, just like last year: need to pull a fish through the ice to count as first ice. State the date below!

I predict a crazy someone will post up on Nov. 9th. Might be me...might not. I'll probably fish more late fall open water this year

Winner gets a lure pack at the yearly Colorado gathering this year. Not sponsored by IceShanty or anyone, just from me for fun.

Nate, is a mere assertion of first fish primacy going to carry enough credibility? Photo required? That day's Denver Post front page in the foreground like a hostage demand?

That lure pack that you're dangling out there might tempt a weakling (from Wyoming for example) to post up a mid-season photo and a bogus claim for the fame and glory.

Bigassbassman · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 10, 2019, 11:54 AM »

Quote from: stinkyfingers on Oct 10, 2019, 11:46 AM

Nate, is a mere assertion of first fish primacy going to carry enough credibility? Photo required? That day's Denver Post front page in the foreground like a hostage demand?

That lure pack that you're dangling out there might tempt a weakling to post up a mid-season photo and a bogus claim for the fame and glory.

Photo required! And at least some part of the background should be visible, so we can tell if it's a legit early ice spot here in Colorado.

And I still owe beers to Skifisher and dntbeamenace from last year!

Baetis62 · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 10, 2019, 02:24 PM »

Early ice has to be safer than driving into work around here this morning...it really sucked.

skifisher · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 10, 2019, 03:37 PM »

Big..you mean to tell me we’re on a fishing site, with fisher people, and worrying about someone stretching the truth? Say it isn’t so! No one would do that would they?

dntbeamenace4031 · « **Reply #5 on:** Oct 10, 2019, 04:19 PM »

Quote from: stinkyfingers on Oct 10, 2019, 11:46 AM

That lure pack that you're dangling out there might tempt a weakling (from Wyoming for example) to post up a mid-season photo and a bogus claim for the fame and glory.

- will remember newspaper this year!

Looking at the weather I like 10/26, someone can probably beat me if they have off mid-week. I might have a chance to look around the week prior but I'd be shocked if it was ready.

BigBass thanks for upping the ante - I'd much rather win booze, lures or fishing info than money (cuts out the middle man!)

Bigassbassman · « **Reply #6 on:** Oct 10, 2019, 05:25 PM »

Quote from: skifisher on Oct 10, 2019, 03:37 PM

Big..you mean to tell me we’re on a fishing site, with fisher people, and worrying about someone stretching the truth? Say it isn’t so! No one would do that would they?

lol, right!

Quote from: dntbeamenace4031 on Oct 10, 2019, 04:19 PM

- will remember newspaper this year!
Looking at the weather I like 10/26, someone can probably beat me if they have off mid-week. I might have a chance to look around the week prior but I'd be shocked if it was ready.
BigBass thanks for upping the ante - I'd much rather win booze, lures or fishing info than money (cuts out the middle man!)

Newspaper is a good idea! But not required...if someone is really gonna lie about their first fish thru the ice this year...to get a little lure pack...well, then.

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #7 on:** Oct 11, 2019, 11:06 AM »

Nat your inbox is full-

Yah same place-

Bigassbassman · « **Reply #8 on:** Oct 11, 2019, 12:12 PM »

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Oct 11, 2019, 11:06 AM

Nat your inbox is full-

Yah same place-

Sorry, Ok Cool

DrCro · « **Reply #9 on:** Oct 16, 2019, 08:34 AM »

The goal is to go to FRR next weekend. I hope there's some kind of ice.

Beerslushy · « **Reply #10 on:** Oct 16, 2019, 09:22 PM »

It shouldn’t be too much longer. Please let us know what you find!

fishslap · « **Reply #11 on:** Oct 20, 2019, 08:55 PM »

Next weekend should be good to go in several places.

DrCro · « **Reply #12 on:** Oct 21, 2019, 12:11 PM »

I'm pretty sure FRR is ready for ice fishing had someone go up there yesterday waiting to hear back.

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #13 on:** Oct 21, 2019, 01:48 PM »

Quote from: DrCro on Oct 21, 2019, 12:11 PM

I'm pretty sure FRR is ready for ice fishing had someone go up there yesterday waiting to hear back.

FRR is kinda deep to freeze up this fast. SM is always first.

dntbeamenace4031 · « **Reply #14 on:** Oct 21, 2019, 03:16 PM »

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Oct 21, 2019, 01:48 PM

FRR is kinda deep to freeze up this fast. SM is always first.

100% agree. But do I have the motivation to hike the uphill and then be accosted by groups of hikers that show up by 9am?

...i think we all know the answer there. Funny enough google photos was just reminding me that exactly 1 year ago today, I was walking on water in that general area.

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #15 on:** Oct 21, 2019, 06:24 PM »

I know spots that I could positively fish today if I had the drive. Im gonna catch walleyes from the shore tomorrow so I have very little drive to be 1st on ice!

waterlike · « **Reply #16 on:** Oct 21, 2019, 09:41 PM »

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I know spots that I could positively fish today if I had the drive. Im gonna catch walleyes from the shore tomorrow so I have very little drive to be 1st on ice!

This genuinely has me excited.

lostbrit · « **Reply #17 on:** Oct 21, 2019, 09:57 PM »

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Oct 21, 2019, 06:24 PM

I know spots that I could positively fish today if I had the drive. Im gonna catch walleyes from the shore tomorrow so I have very little drive to be 1st on ice!

I love that "I'm gonna catch" line, I wish and hope to catch.

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #18 on:** Oct 22, 2019, 08:37 AM »

Quote from: lostbrit on Oct 21, 2019, 09:57 PM

I love that "I'm gonna catch" line, I wish and hope to catch.

Oh I KNOW I'll catch some, whether they're big enough to keep is the rub!

JohnnyO19 · « **Reply #19 on:** Oct 24, 2019, 02:40 PM »

Last year was a great one for ice fishing, have a feeling this year is going to be even better. Been out of town so not hitting the ice anytime soon, plan for the weekend is to get all the gear ready.

DrCro · « **Reply #20 on:** Oct 26, 2019, 01:37 AM »

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Oct 21, 2019, 01:48 PM

FRR is kinda deep to freeze up this fast. SM is always first.

last year I hiked up to SM and literally stepped into slush and water below then I went up FRR and it was solid, maybe in the past years SM is ready first but last year it was different. This is got me so excited I should be sleeping but can’t.

ShuMugen · « **Reply #21 on:** Oct 29, 2019, 08:37 AM »

I am just waking up from my summer slumber! Winter is here. today drive into boulder was not as bad, but the Californian made the drive worse.

ill be at Granby/Wolford this weekend and send you guys a condition report if the snow is good to drive. planning to hunt for some open water Koks on this mini vacation. but im hearing Antero is already forming a layer and Terryall is in the same process.

TimK · « **Reply #22 on:** Oct 29, 2019, 12:26 PM »

Little bit of skim ice on the inlet at stagecoach. Although it currently feels like winter Im unwilling to say winter is here, hoping for a few more 50 degree days up here. Still another month at least before the water in the larger mountain reservoirs is cool enough to freeze, But this is def a great start!!! I did put the boat away this week BUT I still have 3rd and 4th season elk tags to fill so maybe after thanksgiving ill be ready for ICE

DrCro · « **Reply #23 on:** Oct 29, 2019, 01:12 PM »

Quote from: ShuMugen on Oct 29, 2019, 08:37 AM

I am just waking up from my summer slumber! Winter is here. today drive into boulder was not as bad, but the Californian made the drive worse.

ill be at Granby/Wolford this weekend and send you guys a condition report if the snow is good to drive. planning to hunt for some open water Koks on this mini vacation. but im hearing Antero is already forming a layer and Terryall is in the same process.

I feel your pain i live in the Tech Center but drive all the way to North Boulder for work. We got to meet up for a quick ice session out there when ice forms in boulder.

Looking forward to the report. Crazy to think we are getting ice fishing weather so soon, hope that the cool temps hold in Nov out there for Taryall or Antero..

ShuMugen · « **Reply #24 on:** Oct 30, 2019, 08:54 AM »

Quote from: DrCro on Oct 29, 2019, 01:12 PM

I feel your pain i live in the Tech Center but drive all the way to North Boulder for work. We got to meet up for a quick ice session out there when ice forms in boulder.

Looking forward to the report. Crazy to think we are getting ice fishing weather so soon, hope that the cool temps hold in Nov out there for Taryall or Antero..

FOR SURE! LMK when you want to Link up, id be open to leave work early and fish.

DrCro · « **Reply #25 on:** Oct 30, 2019, 11:54 AM »

Quote from: ShuMugen on Oct 30, 2019, 08:54 AM

FOR SURE! LMK when you want to Link up, id be open to leave work early and fish.

I sure will if the hippie lake freezes we will have to ice fish it i got some great spots for jumbo perch!

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #26 on:** Oct 30, 2019, 12:07 PM »

Quote from: DrCro on Oct 30, 2019, 11:54 AM

I sure will if the hippie lake freezes we will have to ice fish it i got some great spots for jumbo perch!

I'll join!

funhog · « **Reply #27 on:** Oct 30, 2019, 12:23 PM »

Quote from: SLAYERFISH on Oct 30, 2019, 12:07 PM

I'll join!

Me too. Me too. You had me at jumbo perch.

SLAYERFISH · « **Reply #28 on:** Oct 30, 2019, 12:33 PM »

Quote from: funhog on Oct 30, 2019, 12:23 PM

Me too. Me too. You had me at jumbo perch.

Exactly!

Bigassbassman · « **Reply #29 on:** Oct 30, 2019, 01:00 PM »

There's no ice fishing in the People's Republic of Boulder...everyone knows that. Go somewhere else, please...

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Author Topic: Colorado First Ice Predictions, 2019 (Read 5180 times)