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New Hampshire => Ice Fishing New Hampshire => Topic started by: JIGGIN- on Dec 29, 2010, 08:08 PM
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This thread is dedicated to those folks that ice fish Newfound Lake.
Giving it some thought, after re-reading my "Dear Diary by JIGGIN" and instead of doing a part 2....I realized it was really about the folks that ice fish Newfound lake, the camaraderie we share, friendships formed and the stories we all have to tell.
I currently have 78 names "handles" on the board of folks that participate on channel 5.5 in the fun we like to call the circus. It's not for kids. Period. It's for anyone that wants info, help, find someone, laugh, be laughed at or just be entertained. It's for fun so if your offended, turn it off or go to another channel. Pretty easy.
Please feel free to post pics, your stories and what have you here during our 2011 season from Newfound Lake and don't be afraid to holler out on the Motorola channel 5.5
Ladies and Gentlemen, I give to you, the Newfound Circus 2011. Let the madness begin!
Be safe, be helpful and pay it forward,
JIGGIN.
12/29/2010
I'll start it off. Today is day 3 before the 1st of the season. Normally I would have my house out off of Cummings beach, jacked up & tied down with no holes cut underneath. Most likely there would of been a few of us for the launching. Today I checked Cummings and there is a huge water hole where we would normally put our houses. I'm gonna give it a couple of days. Don't like the idea of launching at the foot of the lake (snow build up) or gramps but might have to.
House is on Fishog's trailer all tied down and ready to go.
JIGGIN.
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I saw the big hole too...ewww. BTW, dear dairy is where you get milk. I understand the Freudian slip coming from you, though. :D
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I saw the big hole too...ewww. BTW, dear dairy is where you get milk. I understand the Freudian slip coming from you, though. :D
(http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p277/riverat2000/imagesCARFJU60.jpg)
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I saw the big hole too...ewww. BTW, dear dairy is where you get milk. I understand the Freudian slip coming from you, though. :D
hahahaha!!....its already started!!...... :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
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I saw the big hole too...ewww. BTW, dear dairy is where you get milk. I understand the Freudian slip coming from you, though. :D
He must have meant the udder one. ;D ;) Either that or he's opening an ice cream stand.
Capt. Black
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I think I am going to hold off putting my house out for now. The area off Cummins looks too sketchy at this point. Not only the big hole but the shore area looks pretty funky with the water blowing down. I'll be checking it out later on this afternoon and report.
Going to get my fishing license today and gas up the auger. I will be out there somewhere chasing the bows and lakers.
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Yeah, see you guys on the 8th...I hope!...I'll be somewhere less scary on the first!
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Yeah, see you guys on the 8th...I hope!...I'll be somewhere less scary on the first!
Hope for the 8th but........... >:(
Capt. Black
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You'll be there Capt..you're welcome at my borrowed portable. :D
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Jiggin, you were on this site. No comment? Sally. :D
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12/31/2010
Fished this morning by myself, conditions were bad. 10+" of snow and as soon as you cut a hole, water came rushing up creating a snow slush mess. Very hard getting around, thank god for the snowmobile otherwise would of never pulled the portable. Got nothing today.
When I got back around noon, Laker Taker put his house out at the foot of the lake on Newfound. 8" of black ice and the snow ice as thicker. Went home, loaded the trailer with my bob house onto the truck and off I went. Funny the looks I get towing the bobhouse through town. Alot of people pointing and quite a few smiles. Backed down the beach and loaded the house right onto the ice. Nice and easy. Pushed it out to 22 fow.
Checked out Laker Takers underwater camera and bottom looked to be good. He saw 2 lakers swim by with one having white fins.
Got my house jacked up, tied down and had dinner (steak tips). Just as I was done, 3 women were venturing out to see the house. It took me a while to convince them there was enough ice to hold them up. They finally got up enough courage to venture out and got about half way to the house. That's when Bald Eagle showed up. When I hollered for him to come out, he hollered back from shore "screw that, not enough ice". The 3 women turned around and immediately left the ice thinking it wasn't safe. Bald Eagle is a dumba$$. He came out in his sneakers.
Guinea and Newfound Blood Hound showed up for a New Years celebration. Guinea wore high heels out with her chisel (you looked great Guinea, but you dont need to dress up for me) and Newfound Blood Hound showed up with a nice smooth bottle of Johnny Walker. Great night, no winds, lots of stars and good company. Thanks guys for coming out and visiting....except you Bald Eagle, stay away....kidding kinda.
Anyways, all set up and ready to go in the morning.
Have a safe and happy new years!
JIGGIN.
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So it begins. Happy New Year to all.
Capt. Black
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I'm on my way. Wearing sensible boots this time. Ready to dance, Newfie?
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Ready to dance, Newfie?
He better be after all the ballet lesson's. ;D Hope to venture out and join the circus next week.
Capt. Black
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01/01/2011
Very calm day today. Felt like a late March fishing day. If you sat on a bucket you got a sun burn for sure.
CH joined me later in the day. Had eggs / bacon for breakfast and grilled steak for dinner.
Saw 1 rainbow and a couple of lakers on camera. Got nothing though. Laker Taker got 1 laker and 1 rainbow.
Guinea and crew fished today and had a few visitors. We had a van pull up next to the open water, river and about 5 kids jumped out screaming and hollering, then jumped into the water. I was doing the "flying W" saying **censored**?!? Laughing and cheering, jumped back into the van and off they went. Crazy kids but full of life.
Had a woman come out and interview Guinea and crew, then came over to me and CH. Interview us and took pics of the bobhouse for the local paper. She asked alot of questions about ice fishing and I gave her a tour of the house. She wasn't sure if she could use alot of the pics of the house she took for the paper.
Beerhog and 8X8 managed to unload his house onto the lake and land the house on it's side. Tipped it up right using the truck. No damage which is good.
1iceman and Trout freak came out and visited for a bit. Guess they did alright too. The Jonez family stopped by and Shawn was home on Military holiday leave. Great to see him and Thank you Shawn for your service.
Tippin2 stopped by too later in the evening. At the end of the day, pushed the houses onto shore due to the weather forecast. Will push it back out in the morning.
There's always something going on ice fishing. Funny too. It's only the 1st day of the season.
JIGGIN.
Laker Taker's 1st rainbow of the season from Newfound.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/DSC03298.jpg)
He wanted to have a pic showing his house. Same rainbow.
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Hey Jiggin,
Glad to hear the crew had a good day out there for the 1st trip of the season. Congrats to LT on the Rainbow, good looking fish ;) Hopefully I'll be able to go see the "circus" at some point this season. Hope you all have a Great 2011! NHTF ;)
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Cockin fish. You boys do it up right!
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Happy New Year JIGGIN. how does it feel to be on your home ice? It was a great day for us on Winnisquam. nice weather kind of fools you though.
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house looks good laker-taker.....like the "night lights"....but ummmmm......is that pink?
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buck-tail and i hit another local b.o.w.......chased flags all day even though they were yellow perch it was fun..
at the end of the day one of my tip-ups had a small yellow perch on it, but a large pickeral latched onto it.
it didnt let go untill it got to the hole, and i reached down grabbed it, and through it away from hole it was
20"- plus inches long.....
hopefully we will be launching onto newfound this friday......cant wait!!!!
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What? nobody mentioned my 18" perch? At least that's my story and I'm sticking to it. ;D
It was a great first day. I got a 14 y.o. kid out and we were there from sunup to almost sundown. He didn't catch anything, but he stuck it out!
I'll be out soon. Lazy day and I got ahold of a laptop.
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I wish I had brought my cell phone onto the ice to video a kid pulling in a fatty 4+ lb. Salmon. Next time.
It was the only 'hook up' for the day. Had a 15-16" rainbow take my shiner a few times and spit it out. Watched him down the hole in 2' of water for a few seconds before it went away. Only action of the day.
They may be few and far between, but there are Salmon.
NB
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01/02/2011
Pushed my house back out just beyond the spot where it was yesterday. Got all set up and saw 1 laker zip by. Very quite calm day. Warm and wet ice. 1iceman, Troutfreak, Laker Taker, Slimey, Beerhog and Guinea fished today.
Had a few more visitors today, 8x8's family came out and Guinea gave some guy from Texas a tour of my house. CH and I had breakfast and was planning to grill something for dinner but Laker Taker brought his ATV out to pull the houses back to shore. Beats pushing it back in. Gonna leave them on shore this week and push them out next weekend.
Went home to watch the game.
JIGGIN.
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see ya next friday!!!!
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1/1/11-1/2/11
Fished w/ Maggot and 1iceman on 1/1. Managed the one laker in the picture. Nailed him right through the beak with a bucktail and sucker meat in about 28 FOW. Had a couple of other hits. Had a flag in 1 FOW with a redfin shiner. When I got there to pull it up, whatever grabbed it ran for about six feet and ate the head off the shiner.
Fished again in a different spot with Maggot and 1iceman til about 11 or so. Only saw one laker on the camera. No hits=No fish. Very slow. Stopped and visited Lakertaker, Slimey, CH, Guinea and Jiggin. I didn't get my house out, but hopefully will get it out for the upcoming weekend.
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Way to go Newfound Crew, Glad to see the Circus unfurl the Big Top ! :thumbsup: Can someone give me the NF Derby Dates ? I gave a Blood Sacrifice to the Fish Gods Saturday, so it should be a good season ! :woot: :roflmao:
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W/E of the 27th, I believe. The pamphlets are out....
BTW, who is 1Iceman? I saw Troutfreak and Taint together, but that was it.... ;)
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Guinea I love your new avatar. you are smoking HOT!!!
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Guinea I love your new avatar. you are smoking HOT!!!
Careful Art.....she is known to suffer from stalking tendencies!
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yes........be very very careful!!!!......hehe
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Thanks Guinea, I appreciate the info ! :thumbsup: Just curious, How does it work, Stalker, Stalkee, Stalket, Stalkering, I'm so confused, How in the world do you keep track of it ?? :woot: :roflmao:
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Thanks Guinea, I appreciate the info ! :thumbsup: Just curious, How does it work, Stalker, Stalkee, Stalket, Stalkering, I'm so confused, How in the world do you keep track of it ?? :woot: :roflmao:
She is an equal opportunity stalker. >:D :woot:
Capt. Black
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I am just feathering my bed, if I come to see you guys I might need a place to sleep. awe sleeps over rated
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I am just feathering my bed, if I come to see you guys I might need a place to sleep. awe sleeps over rated
You've been warned. ;) Can't wait to hear her response. :o
Capt. Black
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Tippy, at least you have a hot stalker! lol. It wasn't my intention to try to look good ...just needed apic of me fishin.! So that's why there were cute guys hanging around that day. :D Better get in line to be stalked, Art..but send pic of bobhouse. ;D
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Art..but send pic of bobhouse. ;D
I thought that might be coming. :o
Capt. Black
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yes........be very very careful!!!!......hehe
Don't be jealous Tippy...you'll always be my favorite stalkee.. lol
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guinea I am taking a page from Bret Favre and sending you Pics too!! Just kidding Mods I don't wont to get banned.
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guinea I am taking a page from Bret Favre and sending you Pics too!! Just kidding Mods I don't to get banned.
Art, she said "bobhouse" picture. ;)
Capt. Black
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WOW, I ain't seen BOOTS like that since high school, You go Guinea !! :woot: :roflmao: :roflmao:
P.S. Who's kitty ears did ya lop off ?? :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Don't be jealous Tippy...you'll always be my favorite stalkee.. lol
its ok.....stalk away!!!!!! :D :D :D
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Just went fishin at lunch time. Saw the same guy out there on a bucket that's been there every day in the same spot; the black bobhouse is still on it's side.
A couple of guys from one of the cottages was rolling a house through the parking spaces on 2" pipes. They had ladders set up to get across the beach.
No wind today. Stupid me came back to work. ::)
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A couple of guys from one of the cottages was rolling a house through the parking spaces on 2" pipes. They had ladders set up to get across the beach.
No wind today. Stupid me came back to work. ::)
What, no pictures? Seems like a nice day to be out there, at least through the windows at work. :'( :'(
Capt. Black
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Just went fishin at lunch time. Saw the same guy out there on a bucket that's been there every day in the same spot; the black bobhouse is still on it's side.
A couple of guys from one of the cottages was rolling a house through the parking spaces on 2" pipes. They had ladders set up to get across the beach.
No wind today. Stupid me came back to work. ::)
went to the lake to scout out a place for the bob-house.......talked to the guy on the bucket, and seemed like a nice fellow..
found my spot, and then checked the tipped over house. had sympathy for the guy.... ya know.....saw the name was from manchester, thought i outa just leave it be...
went over to check all the houses to see if they were mesed with...all were fine and checked the one that was "rolled" down the beach, and noticed no reflective tape....and no name...
thats when the owner of the new bob-house came from across the street, and asked me what i thought......it was a nice shanty, but this guy was .. :cookoo: :cookoo:...i think he was drinking since last new years eve...we got to talking about the tipped over house...he called the guy and said we would get it up right and will tie it down, and im thinking....we will??.....but pay it forward..... ive been there...ill be paying it back, or forward..
then the "guy on the bucket "came over...(he was a little tippy to)..he told us that an upright bob-house was wayyy more dangerous than one that was laying down...(he was right).....but this got the other guy going....and any-way, this situation was not the one i wanted to be in so i went to my truck got the auger...told the :cookoo:... guy to get the rope and anchors...and i had to get outa there ...turned my 1/2 hour excursion into 1 1/2 hours...
yeah im venting..........
.....tippin2back.
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What a guy ! Hopefully it will come back around for you when its needed.
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That is Outstanding, you could have walked away, But you didn't, You stayed and got it done !! I wish more people were like that ! Way to go tippin3back ! ;D
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Nice job paying it forward Tippin. Pretty quiet on this thread. Who's fishing under the big top this weekend?
Capt. Black
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Me...and NOT for salmon by the way. ::)
Will you be up, Capt?
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:tipup: :icefish:
NB
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Me...and NOT for salmon by the way. ::)
Will you be up, Capt?
Yes, but I don't want to be associated with known criminals. I don't want the Green Ghost to give me guilt by association. ;D JK.LOL.
Capt. Black
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I'll be there.
Thinking about pushing my house off the beach tonight, get it all set up for Friday night fishing. Tomorrow night is suppose to be alittle bit windy'er than tonight.
We'll see.
JIGGIN.
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I've got a truck and trailer lined up to get my house up to the lake. Would like to launch it late tomorrow (fri) afternoon, but I've got no one to help me load/unload. Can anyone lend a hand? I'll make it worth your while for sure!
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Can anyone give me an idea on how much ice ? I'm thinking of putting my new (2nd) house out next weekend.
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Can anyone give me an idea on how much ice ? I'm thinking of putting my new (2nd) house out next weekend.
There was 6-7 inches at the foot of the lake on Sunday. There was 3-4 inches off Cummins on Sunday. I'd would think there would be a couple more inches now from the cold nights we've been having. If you launch off Cummins there was a large open hole off to the right about an acre big. May not be good yet. The dusting of snow is hiding it. You should be ok if you stay to the left.
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I worry about that thin spot, Huntr check ahead of every step b4 launching the house! I'm staying in Bristol after work 2morrow..fishin with Ladybug Saturday. Call my cell if you need a hand TF.
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I worry about that thin spot, Huntr check ahead of every step b4 launching the house! I'm staying in Bristol after work 2morrow..fishin with Ladybug Saturday. Call my cell if you need a hand TF.
I'm worried about that spot too. Might not be an issue of it stays cold for a couple more nights, but that area was open on Sunday and you can't really see it unless you get close. During the midday on Sat I may take a break and mark that area with some branches or something. I might take you up on that hand Guinea. I just talked to my brother and he said he would help.
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01/06/2011
Just got back from launching my house out further. Thanks Tippin for being my spotter.
I checked the ice off Cummings beach and there is 5 - 6" of ice out to the 1st buoy which is probably only 12 fow or so. I didn't check the depth. I went out to the "hole" area off of Cummings and there is only about 3/4 of a punch with my chisel. Not much. Didn't take a full punch to get through. You can kinda see it as a dark spot but with the snow coming, you wont. It's about 35 - 40 yards off shore.
My advise is to stay away from the Buoy right off of Cummings beach and not go past it unless you go north or south first (go around it). Zack pushed his house along the shore line of Cummings beach heading north and got around the "hole". Good job Zack attack.
I brought mine up from the foot of the lake north to about 1/2 way to Cummings beach. There was 7 - 8" of ice and used my wheeler. All set up and ready to fish tomorrow night. Candle lit dinner with cusk.
Right now the foot of the lake is the best place to launch a house. Most likely not the place to stay after this storm. Snow gets blown in that area pretty hard. Some big drifts at times.
Cummings beach will be hard to launch a house from until we get some snow for some cover.
Keep pushing north.
JIGGIN.
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01/06/2011
All set up and ready to fish tomorrow night.
JIGGIN.
Might be by to visit.
Capt. Black
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me and buck-tail are launching friday morning at the foot of the lake....for our maiden voyage for 2011...hope get past
"cookoo-town"..(thats what i call it after my experiance the other day)...and getting up the lake just past jiggin, but more towards the east..then its fish....fish....fish.. ..till sunday evening.... ;D ;D ;D
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NHTF I'll be around if you need a hand. Give a call on 5.5.
Capt. Black
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Happy New Years all. Hope all has been well with the circus crew of newfound. Looking forward to getting the house out on the ice. bear bait
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Hey Bearbait! Gonna be getting out there soon?
I drove to Plymouth yesterday afternoon, and the whole lake seems to be caught! The lack of wind for a few days has been a great thing.
I just bought a new set of radios. It was quiet last week not being able to hear anyone.
Talk to you all this weekend!
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what model of motorola are you guys using?
thanks
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what model of motorola are you guys using?
thanks
Mine are the Motorola Talkabout. The model # is T5950. Small yellow, uses rechargeable battery pack or three AA batteries. Channel 5.5. Heading out in about an hour or so.
Capt. Black
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I think that's the one I bought. Maybe this year we'll be able to hear each other, Capt!!! I'll try calling ya this afternoon.
I drove by at lunch and tested it on Tippy & Bucky...he asked if I was fishin or stalking. Yes, I was stalking. Had to come back to work. 30 more minutes and I'm free till Monday!!!!
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what model of motorola are you guys using?
thanks
Motorola T7200 older model is the one I'm using. I have a couple of newer models but they dont work as good.
Just make sure there are two channels on the screen or you can hear us but not talk to us. 5.5
JIGGIN.
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the launching at the foot of the lake was very smooth!!...had a line in the water by 9:15-9:30...
we saw 5 on the camera 1:raindow 3: lakers 1:sucker...
bucktail missed one....so i punched him......hes a little rusty, but im sure he'll get it!
good to be back out there, and doing all the ritual stuff, cant wait to join the
rest of the circus tomorrow!!!!!!!!1
........tippin2'
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1/07/2011
Just got back from setting up the house for tomorrow. Holes all drilled from moving the house last night. Fished for a bit with no luck.
Talked to Beerhog, 8X8 and Newfound Bloodhound on the radio. Quite still night with alot of stars out. Hated to leave but was getting hungry. CH decided not to join me tonight, she wanted to get some house work done as she'll be on the ice this weekend.
Back at it early. Most likely will bounce it further north, we'll see what tomorrow will bring.
JIGGIN.
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01/08/2011
Got to the lake early and Laker Taker was there just ahead of me.
Nice having the house all set up for the next day. Only had to chisel my holes out from last night. Laker Taker bounce his house past Tippin2 & Bucktails. 1Iceman and Troutfreak launched their houses off of Cummings. Soon after, Laker Taker made his way there. Soon after that, I made my way there too. We eventually convinced Tippin2 to pull his house out as well. Traveling Circus.
Saw a few lakers this morning on the camera, had one play around with CH. Getting her heart pumping. Later in the day around 4 pm, had some more come in and hit our jigs. Only playing with it. Felt good though.
Had scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast and terriyaki steak tips for dinner on the grill.
I must say I was impressed with Guinea and Lady Bug today. They were out all day in the portable until CH and I left at the end of the day. Put in a good long day, out lasted everyone else on the lake too. Nice job ladies! You 2 are hard core. Proud your part of the Circus.
Nice seeing Capt. Black out there too this morning. I'm sure he cant wait till we get ice further up the lake. Beerhog made his way onto the lake as well. Offered to move his house north with us but I think Laker Taker is going to do it in the morning.
Hopefully see everyone tomorrow.
JIGGIN.
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1/08/11
Got the house out off Cummins Beach today. Got set up around 10 or so. Stinkfinger came out for a couple hours and gave it hell but came up empty handed. 33 FOW. Saw 5 fish on the camera. Only 1 acted interested in the jigs. Probably try and move out further off shore tomorrow closer to the island. Nice to have the house out. Cooked breakfast and a late lunch on the grill. mmm mmm good...
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Iceman? Never heard of him. I know a guy named Taint tho...see ya tomorrow! Got a couch in Bristol and I might be in better shape than this a.m. lol
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Good to see and hear everyone yesterday. The circus is definitely in town. Had about 3 inches of ice in Bridgewater. Hopefully the cold continues and we can launch next weekend. Nice to meet and chat with Beerhog. Enjoyed the banter on the talkies, always entertaining. Guinea and Ladybug are troopers that's for sure. Catch back up next weekend. Be safe out there.
Capt. Black
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1/9/11
Got out pretty early today and stayed til about 11:30. Got 1 laker 18" on a glow head bucktail w/ sucker meat. Pretty slow this weekend. Good to see/hear everyone out there this weekend. I'll be back out Friday night to move my house out of there and set some cusk lines.
I didn't hear of anyone else catching any lakers up until the point I left the lake. I hope someone else got one...
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Glad to hear someone else got one. They were down there but they were acting real finicky. I tried 8 different jigs only to land the one I got on the one I had started with. I'm headed for deeper water. The bigger ones have to be there... I hope
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we were skunked this weekend......couldnt even get them to stop and check-out our stuff..
tried chummin' buck-tails,pimples,kastmasters,cut bait,smelt........phew im tired....
jiggin'.....whats for breakfast nextweek....when you gonna get there?
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good job guys. Hoping to make it up next Saturday.
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got out for the first time today. Had a few hours around late morning and early afternoon. Fished on about two inches over wellington.
one flag turned into a twenty minute fight with a three pound bow.
first flag of the year, first fish and biggest bow ever for me. It was a great few hours.
I'll try to get a pic on.
be careful up that way ice is still thin and shore is real shaky.
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There's a difference between diehard and stupid lol. Caught nothing to boot. Bucky caught my rocketing bucket tho! Thanks for the warm up time, Bucky n Tippy and Jiggin n CH! Send pic of bobhouse, right Capt? :D
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Great report.
Fished south end of Pikes Point Sat. morning and afternoon.Nothin. Gramps has 7to 10". Took the son skiing at Ragged for a few hours in between. Nice having the season pass, you don't feel like you have to spend an entire day to get your moneys worth.. Had a few very close races down the mountain with the boy.. he won some, I won some.
Sun. morning fished out in front of cottage. one large female Pickerel. roughly 4 1/2lbs. 25" long. 30 seconds after setting up. I thought game on.. thought is was goin to be a good day.. Only flag of the day. Snow was covering the holes pretty quick, I built snow/ice berms a foot upwind of holes. It worked pretty slick at keeping the holes clean. I didn't want any atvs or snowmobiles to hit those things at night, so Mrs. Newfound bought me some driveway markers. I put those up to mark the holes so no one goes for a ride hitting the berms. All in all a good weekend. Look forward to the fish getting active though.. Those that do bite, don't seem to be putting up much of a fight.
The Chatter was always fun to listen in on. Sorry I didn't do more of it Sun., but was inside.
For all the guys that don't think women are tough, Guinea is the ice fishing Goddess. Last one off the lake Sat. night and spent all day outside Sunday..
I bow at her feet. :bow: We're not worthy. :bow:
We'll see you all next weekend.
Cheers,
NB
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Not enough time to put the house out on newfound yet, but it looks like next weekend ill atleast be fishing. Had sunday off so decided to try out my new boots and other items before the trek out onto newfound. One of my cousins did get a chance to fish hornets cove though, but not for very long. didnt make it of the shore very far with only an inch and a half of ice, but he said he has the bragging rights to be the first one.So with that said the first chance i get (ice permitting) ill be giving it hell out in my cove. GOOD LUCK everyone
Green Hornet
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The Chatter was always fun to listen in on.
Cheers,
NB
Except the part about "Newfound, your breakfast is ready." ;) Made me hungry, I had to go eat. ;D Can't wait to get the house out so I can have breakfast, lunch, and dinner out there. Not sure when or what time though. ;D
Capt. Black
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just did a "drive-by" cummings...everyones house seems to be fine....
also did a "drive-by" camalot acres.....im going to check ice thicknes tomorrow afternoon there,
if anyone is interested ill be there around 4:00 p.m......
tipp'n
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I'll be getting Walter's bobhouse tomorrow night using Taint / 8x8's trailer and dropping it off at the Cummings. I think Fishog is helping me but not sure. I want to beat the snow storm coming in on Weds.
I'll be out there sometime. Be careful.
JIGGIN.
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I'll be getting Walter's bobhouse tomorrow night using Taint / 8x8's trailer and dropping it off at the Cummings. I think Fishog is helping me but not sure. I want to beat the snow storm coming in on Weds.
I'll be out there sometime. Be careful.
JIGGIN.
Gettin' some of those famous pickled beans, Jiggin'?
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That's why I do it.
Actually, my favorite is the stuff red peppers with ham and cheese pickles. (Makes for a good turd.)
JIGGIN.
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now that we have "taints'- cameltoe" service established.......
i would like to introduce to everyone "buck-tails" fire extinguish service....
IF IT GETS GETS TO HOT ON THE ICE HE'LL COOL IT DOWN!!...
you had to be there....lol
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Going to give this a try....... I want to thank the boys from Groton for the big push off of Timber Loch into the Bay. It was rough going with all the ice that has formed with waves. We fished until dark on 3"+. Looking forward to next weekend. SoCo
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Tippy..good 2 know your schedule...thanks lol. Newfie...it wasnt all day. FLETCH quit lurking and say hi. :D
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i would like to introduce to everyone "buck-tails" fire extinguish service....
I forgot to mention that. I looked over and saw nothing but a big cloud of what I thought was smoke coming out of your house. And like a cheech and chong movie, I see the door open, smoke bellowing out and bucktail come out of the house carrying an extinguisher that was firing off.
Did you have a fire or was it bumped?
JIGGIN.
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I forgot to mention that. I looked over and saw nothing but a big cloud of what I thought was smoke coming out of your house. And like a cheech and chong movie, I see the door open, smoke bellowing out and bucktail come out of the house carrying an extinguisher that was firing off.
Did you have a fire or was it bumped?
JIGGIN.
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I forgot to mention that. I looked over and saw nothing but a big cloud of what I thought was smoke coming out of your house. And like a cheech and chong movie, I see the door open, smoke bellowing out and bucktail come out of the house carrying an extinguisher that was firing off.
Did you have a fire or was it bumped?
JIGGIN.
it was a classic moment.....lmao....ill let him explain this weekend...
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Hey Guinea, sorry for the delayed response. I'm hoping next week I'll get the house out. I'm down in Conn. trying to finish up a job. My regular launching clowns are working this winter and I may need to beg for assistance with pulling the house out. I'll give a shout out as soon as I know to see if anyones available. Cant wait to get out there. Bearbait
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Well Bearbait, I work in Bristol, so if you're doing it a weekday afternoon, give me a shout. I'll be out the weekend after this one as well (going to the north outing this w/e). I have no wheeler, but I make a good spotter and I have spikes and can attempt to help push...
I have 3 years experience in grabbing chisels when they get thrown down as the house gets moving and having them ready if the house slows down... ;D
Can't wait to hear Bucky's story! :o
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took a walk out to the shanty, to make sure it was good and tide down for the storm,
and happend to look up to see a bald eagle doing circles above....
sat and watched him do about 3 circles around the bay, and then perch himself
on the east side of the lake.....hopefully it will stiick around for the weekend...
then i went over to talk to frog, and his flag went up and a fish took all his line...
took frog awhile too get all the line back ontop of the ice, and then he lost it at the hole...
no i didnt punch him....dont know him well enough...but he said it had some size to it....
but it wouldnt be a fish story if it didnt....lol.
didnt check north of mayhew...... had to come home to get ready for storm.....
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I had to do a parts run to Bridgewater today, I got a chance to take a gander at the lake ! Looks like she's coming right into it nicely, Would that be the Circus crew that grouped up closest to Mayhew ? It looks like everyones ready to make a break for it ! :roflmao: Hopefully the wind will keep all the snow down at the end of the lake ! Good luck out there and stay safe !
Surf
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Thanks Tippin.
I'm heading out now. Gonna get Walter's house and Fishog's on the lake tonight before the storm. Then gonna get Beerhog's house and pull it up the lake to where we are at so he isn't stuck at the foot of the lake all winter.
Gonna be a busy night. Love it!
JIGGIN.
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I spoke with Frog...told him to say I said to punch him 4 me! Imight be cusk fishin with him 2morrow eve depending on snow. You can punch him Tippy..He'd see the humor. So would I lol. I've gotten punched more than him.I'm gonna win the bet this year.
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sat and watched him do about 3 circles around the bay, and then perch himself
on the east side of the lake.....hopefully it will stiick around for the weekend...
This is good to hear Tippin2back, thanks for the report.
There is definitely a family of Balds that has taken roost on Newfound.
We don't see them much in Summer. However, once "Mayhew" closes in fall, one can often see a Bald perched high in a tree looking over the channel or the cove on the east side of the Island. If you happen to be fishing in that area on a nice calm day this season, it will very possible to see one.(especially if a fish is on the ice).
NB
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01/11/11
Well, waited for Fishog to show up..... He went to borrow a trailer at 4 pm and around 7:30 pm showed up at my house without the trailer. I was starting to think I was getting Fishog'ed (says he's going to do something, then doesn't). The trailer was for his bob house. At this point Fishog said there was too many problems with the trailer and that we're not moving his house to the lake. He's going to look at trailers this weekend for his enormous and heavy house. Wish he would of thought of that sooner.
Taint & 8x8 let me borrow their trailer to get Walter's house and Fishog helped me load the house onto the trailer. It was heavier than I seem to remember.
Got Walter's house to the foot of the lake. Dropped it off, took 8x8's trailer back to his house, then went and picked up my wheeler at my house. Back to the lake to move Walter's and Beerhog's houses up the lake to Cummings beach before the snow storm tomorrow. The move and tie down of both houses went very well.
Wish we could of done Fishog's house too as it will be a b***h to move once the snow is on the lake. Ideal conditions, no wind calm moon / star lit night and cold. Might have to wait till the snow all gets blown down the lake first before we attempt to move Fishog's house now.
It funny, if you didn't know better, when you drove by Cummings beach, you'd swear that the fishing must be awesome there because of all the house congregated in the one area.
Got home after 10:30 pm.
Ok I'm now ready for the snow and high winds (to blow all the new snow down the lake) so we can start to migrate north hopefully this weekend but it looks doubtful. Maybe by Sunday, We'll see. I'll wait till Laker Taker makes the jump North as I know he cant sit still for long. I use him as my "fat guy" ice checker, you know, the one you send out first before you go onto the ice yourself. No worries though, I'm practiced at saving his life.....kidding (kinda).
On your mark, ready, set.......Go Go Get Em!
JIGGIN.
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I'll wait till Laker Taker makes the jump North as I know he cant sit still for long. I use him as my "fat guy" ice checker, you know, the one you send out first before you go onto the ice yourself.
JIGGIN.
:woot: :woot: :woot: :woot: >:D
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Checked the ice today north of the island off cummings, there was a good 3 inches of black ice. Moving the house tomorrow after school. Fished off of the beach today and had no luck. see you out there this weekend everyone.
Zack-Attack
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Welcome to the shanty zack-attack. Be careful out there.
Capt. Black
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welcome zack!!....ive met you a few times this yr., and you seem like a "seasoned vet"..
its not a race to get up the lake.........be careful!!
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Tippin, good to see your following Jiggin's advice. ;) Just like me. ;D Looks like a stalk free weekend. @)
Capt. Black
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Yeah, I'll be up north stalking this w/e. Like Frog always says..theres no fish here, gotta go north! But not too far Zack...be patient and careful!
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Zack, heed the veterans advice, also have fun.
SoCo
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Zack,
you wouldn't have found me around Mayhew yesterday or today.
I hope you were wearing a life vest or other floatation device.
Have fun, and be safe.
NB
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Zack Attack and His buddy Jake, Chum's son are pretty hard core. I watched these 2 pull a portable in very deep snow from Cummings all the way to the north end of Mayhew. I gave them a ride back and pulled their portable for them. Anyone that wants to fish that bad and work that hard at it, impressed the heck outta me. Especially at their age.
I gotta lot of respect for these 2 guys. They are ice fishermen for sure. The young, up and coming. Very glad to see it. I know Chum would be very proud. God bless him.
Zack, not telling you what you should do, might want to think about doing the portable thing before you take your house up to the north end of Mayhew. Just a thought.
I heard Camelot was shut down. Gate across the trail to the lake. Have to launch from Cummings, stay close to Mayhew Island as you go up to the North end, then check it carefully. Hopefully the snow is piled at the North end of the Island and off the ice. Watch for wet spots too.
JIGGIN.
ps: Welcome to the Shanty Zack-Attack.
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I would like to thank everybody for the advice, i appreciate it. jake and i took the brutal walk in the blizzard to the tip of the island and checked the ice, there was 3 inches of black ice, we will probobly wait a few for days before we move.
Zack-Attack
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What's the final verdict for snowfall in the Newfound area?
We got over 20" here in Derry.
I'm finishing the shack today and bringing both the shack and snowmobile to the lake on Friday.
I'm looking forward to the long weekend of ice fishing, skiing and snowmobiling.
NB
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We're going to try to launch on Saturday if there is enough ice and the snows not too bad. Might have to try out the plow on the 4 wheeler. If worse comes to worse we'll at least be on the beach. I'll be glad to have the shack for heat, cooking, and general all around fun. JIGGIN, what time you going, what are you eating, and what time is dinner? :woot: :roflmao: :icefish:
Capt. Black
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Tippin, good to see your following Jiggin's advice. ;) Just like me. ;D Looks like a stalk free weekend. @)
Capt. Black
Yup....sounds like we will be subject to the stalking!
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Yup....sounds like we will be subject to the stalking!
Yes, but she's a friendly stalker. ;) Good luck this weekend.
Capt. Black
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Yes, but she's a friendly stalker. ;) Good luck this weekend.
Capt. Black
I hope she brings the 8" so I can see it again. :'(
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I hope she brings the 8" so I can see it again. :'(
You guys will have to show her how to run it. She hasnt run it yet this year, been drilling by hand. Ice is getting too thick for that. Her first auger and might be alittle scared of it.
I know after she runs it a few times and gets used to it, there's no stopping her.
JIGGIN.
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You guys will have to show her how to run it. She hasnt run it yet this year, been drilling by hand. Ice is getting too thick for that. Her first auger and might be alittle scared of it.
I know after she runs it a few times and gets used to it, there's no stopping her.
JIGGIN.
I was wondering why she wasn't using it and I think you've got it. If she keeps using her hand auger we can enter her in a weight lifting contest.
Capt. Black
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I was wondering why she wasn't using it and I think you've got it. If she keeps using her hand auger we can enter her in a weight lifting contest.
Capt. Black
I have a 10" Mora Sweeden that Surf gave me. I tried hard to cut a hole with it by my arms are to damn short! I think I might bring it with me this weekend for anyone to try.
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Actually, I tried to start it Friday, but Tippy came over (when I threatened to see how aerodynamic it was) and said he thought the gas went bad. I had been starting it periodically so I thought it would be okay. I'm such a girl when it comes to mechanical stuff. ;)
Yes, you will see it again DD.
I'll be out cusk fishing tonight with Frog. Maybe I'll be frying up some vittles in unit #8 tomorrow eve. ;D
Oh, and HI FLETCH! Stalker. :P
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Actually, I tried to start it Friday, but Tippy came over (when I threatened to see how aerodynamic it was) and said he thought the gas went bad. I had been starting it periodically so I thought it would be okay. I'm such a girl when it comes to mechanical stuff. ;)
Yes, you will see it again DD.
I'll be out cusk fishing tonight with Frog. Maybe I'll be frying up some vittles in unit #8 tomorrow eve. ;D
Oh, and HI FLETCH! Stalker. :P
Good luck on the cusking! Let us know what you get. You are due for a nice fish or 2!
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Actually, I tried to start it Friday, but Tippy came over (when I threatened to see how aerodynamic it was) and said he thought the gas went bad.
it would start,but then quickly die.......it was starving for gas......would hit the primer but nothing kept it going.....
it was like me.....always thirsty.... ;D
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oh yeah...drove by cummings today.....big snowbank to the lake....from the parking lot
saw lakertaker out there digging himself out, but really not much to dig.
lotsa drifts out there, but with the drifts there are bare spots...mostly on the door side
of the bobhouses...the parking lot is plowed but only on one side....saw you guys out there two giunea
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Just got back from clearing snow at camp. Very little snow on the ice at our end. Checked and found 4-5 inches of black ice. Took 4-5 good hard wacks to get through. Looks good to at least get on the beach Saturday. I'm psyched. Saw some car with J----D parked next to a pick up on the way home. Forgot the radio so we couldn't say high. Nice, star light night out there. Hope you guys did well.
Capt. Black
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1/13/2011
Went out to check the houses.
The snow banken at the Beach is very big. Gonna need the snowmobile this coming weekend. Houses looked good. Mine is high and dry. Scared to cut a hole under it this weekend but oh well. Gotta do it.
Visited with Frog and Guinea for a bit while they were cusk fishing.
Zack Attack and Chum came out tonight. Couldn't believe it but they were riding a wheeler and getting through those snow drifts. They did good. Heading out to check the North end of Mayhew. Wish I brought the snowmobile with me tonight so I could of gone with them.
Let me know what you find out Zack Attack and Chum. More importantly that your safe. I was planning to take a ride up this weekend and maybe fish for a bit on open ice, we'll see what the conditions are.
I don't know how Fishog is going to get his house onto the lake now. The drifts at the beach is very high. Maybe bring his tractor with the snow blower and blaze a path to the lake. Not sure he'll be up for that. Still wish we would of done it before the snow.
JIGGIN.
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I was planning to take a ride up this weekend and maybe fish for a bit on open ice, we'll see what the conditions are.
IJIGGIN.
We'll be putting our shack and the "honeymoon suite" on the beach, at least, at our place Saturday. Plenty of room if you guys want to join us. I'll call you on 5.5 when we're set up.
Capt. Black
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We'll be putting our shack and the "honeymoon suite" on the beach, at least, at our place Saturday. Plenty of room if you guys want to join us. I'll call you on 5.5 when we're set up.
Capt. Black
We'll stay away if the "suite" is rockin'! ;D
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We'll stay away if the "suite" is rockin'! ;D
That's what we call my brother-in-laws and his girlfriends shack. :o They just built it this year, 7'6"X7'6". They're putting their shack out but then are leaving so.... we'll have 2 shacks out. ;D
Capt. Black
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After visiting with Jiggin lastnight chum and i worked are way up the side of the island with the fourwheeler, we got stuck many times but managed to get to the tip of the island. We parked the wheeler and walked to where we thought we were going to pute the house, about three hundred yards north of the island. We chizled a hole and found that there was only about an inch and a half of ice. Not good!! So its going to be a while before its safe enough to fish there atleast for me anyway. There was alot of soft spots on the way up to. Maybe fishing in the portable this weekend if the wind is not rippin.
Zack-attack
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Nice job Zack Attack and Chum! Tough night by the sounds of it. I'm sure you guys got a good work out. It was tough just walking out to the house through the snow drifts never mind a wheeler.
Was wondering about you guys this morning when I didn't see your post on how you made out last night. Relieved to see your post.
Thanks for the update.
Guess we'll sit tight for now.
JIGGIN.
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We were watching Zack and Chum out there. Saw them get off the lake and felt better. You nuts! lol Oh, I missed 4. AND theres one down there with my Ms Russell bucktail. Off to the Grand Bois du Nord now! Have a great w/e all!
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Oh, I missed 4. AND theres one down there with my Ms Russell bucktail.
You lost your new bucktail?
This isnt the first time this year.
When you get back Guinea, we're having a "tying your line to your jig" lesson. I'll show you the polmar knot which is real easy and a very good knot. That's what CH uses.
JIGGIN.
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Oh, I missed 4. AND theres one down there with my Ms Russell bucktail. Off to the Grand Bois du Nord now! Have a great w/e all!
Better put in an order for a couple more when you see DD. Hope you have a great time.
Capt. Black
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thanks zack for the report..........
looking forward to a great weekend out there !!!
its gonna be fun, after the week i just had..... ;D
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Fished lake sunnepee all day today.Saw four or five lakers and tons of smelt on the camera. Cought 1 laker 17inches on a green glow in the dark bucktail with sucker meat, trying to pute up a picture but cant figure it out.(http://) u can see it on my facebook if u just type my name in. How did everybody do on Newfound today? Fishing in my house tomarrow probably so ill see everybody on the ice.
Zack-attack
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Finally got the shack on the ice. We have about 8-9 inches of good ice. I can't believe how much ice was made in 2 nights. Snow is starting to drift in from the last storm and it was tough moving the shack. We are at about 30 feet. Bobhouse Bull caught 3 decent rainbows between 17 - 23 inches. We were chasing flags all day but only iced 3. Mike got the "honeymoon" shack out and is all set up. I think they are out jiggin for cusk as I sit here. Very nice day out there today especially when the snow squal moved through. Feels good to be "on the ice".
Capt. Black
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1/15/2011
Nice job Capt. Black. Sounds like you guys did better than us. Did you get any pics of Bob House Bull's rainbows. I like to see them. Make up some stickers. Sounds like they were nice ones.
CH missed one today and saw a few on the camera. Pretty slow day at Cummings. Took a ride up to the north end of Mayhew today with Taint and Laker Taker. About a punch and a half with the chisel. Not enough. As much as I hate it, gonna stay at Cummings for this weekend. We'll see what this coming week brings.
Hound Dog and Psycho Phil make it out today with their houses. Nice to see the clan out there.
Snow this evening was great. No wind and snowing out. Had a nice dinner with CH and kept marking cusk on the fish finder but couldn't get em to hit.
JIGGIN.
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Finally got the shack on the ice. We have about 8-9 inches of good ice. I can't believe how much ice was made in 2 nights. Snow is starting to drift in from the last storm and it was tough moving the shack. We are at about 30 feet. Bobhouse Bull caught 3 decent rainbows between 17 - 23 inches. We were chasing flags all day but only iced 3. Mike got the "honeymoon" shack out and is all set up. I think they are out jiggin for cusk as I sit here. Very nice day out there today especially when the snow squal moved through. Feels good to be "on the ice".
Capt. Black
Those are some nice Bows! Fishin's been slow over on the lake I've been on the last couple trips...and I have been meaning to get over to Newfound ;)
Glad to hear you guys had a good day out there and got your shack out :)
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1/15/2011
Nice job Capt. Black. Sounds like you guys did better than us. Did you get any pics of Bob House Bull's rainbows. I like to see them. Make up some stickers. Sounds like they were nice ones.
JIGGIN.
No pics, Bobhouse Bull is camera shy. We kept the 21" and let the 17" and 23" go. I lost a BIG one but was far enough away to avoid a punch. My line caught on the ice, on one of its several runs, and the line broke off, arrrrr. Next time.
Capt. Black
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Those are some nice Bows! Fishin's been slow over on the lake I've been on the last couple trips...and I have been meaning to get over to Newfound ;)
Glad to hear you guys had a good day out there and got your shack out :)
Thanks NHTF. It was a great day out there. Little to no wind, got the two shacks out, spent some time with good friends, and caught some fish. Doesn't get much better than that.
Capt. Black
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Thanks NHTF. It was a great day out there. Little to no wind, got the two shacks out, spent some time with good friends, and caught some fish. Doesn't get much better than that.
Capt. Black
Nope...Can't Beat that! Plus those shacks will definitely make things more comfortable on the cold and windy days. :)
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Jiggin, turns out my mono is junk. Gonna redo all my lines this week. I represented the Circus by icing 2 lakers and a bow...no worse than anyone else did. But NHTF wasn't there to autograph my auger lol. How'd everyone else do there this w/e?
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1/15-1/16
Missed 2 lakers on Sat. Saw very few on the camera. Only stayed out until noon.
Only saw 3 lakers on Sun. My 3 kids came out for a couple of hours (thanks for the redfins, JIGGIN-!). Very sloooow this w/e.
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01/16/2011
Had a good day with several lakers on the camera. I lost one on the Motovator. He took only about a foot of line out and then stopped. I could feel him munching on the piece of cut sucker and when I went to set the barb in him, pulled it right out of his mouth. CH missed another too today on the jig stick.
Very slow morning till Taint / 8x8, Tippin2 / Bucktail and Laker Taker / Slimey pulled their houses over to the island. Then started seeing 2 lakers come through. Helped Fishog get his monstrosity of a house onto the lake. Hopefully he and his wife will use it this season.
Good brunch today and then headed off the lake to get ready for the game....(hindsite should of stayed on the lake).
Ate waaay too much this weekend. Gonna go out after this next storm and check on things.
JIGGIN.
ps: Remind me to make sure Taint never has any starburst candy while fishing in the morning. Way to early in the morning to listen to him all wount up nonstop, killed my batteries in my radio and gave Laker Taker a head ache. It wasnt the quite Sunday morning that I'm used to. I like to get there early, get my stuff set up, sit down and have a cup of coffee, gather my thoughts together. It wasnt like that this morning, too much sugar for Taint. Not a good thing. I like it better when he shows up around 10 am instead of 5 am. I know he was just excited to be out there. Me too but with less sugar.
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yup.... had plenty of chances to pull one onto the ice...thought i had the barb hidden into the meat
to much, so i let it be well exposed..... still pulled it right outa its mouth....also lost a buck-tail...(hurried up the knot)..
wouldnt ya know it thats the only one that got "hooked"....
note to self:.......bring more walkie-talkie batteries next week...........
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made my anual appearance on newfound today ..looking for bows ..started at the north end of the lake and ended up on the south end ..did manage 1 rainbow no monster but still better than leaving stinky ....wondered if any of you guys were out there .....but really had no idea where to look ........
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yup.... had plenty of chances to pull one onto the ice...thought i had the barb hidden into the meat
to much, so i let it be well exposed..... still pulled it right outa its mouth....also lost a buck-tail...(hurried up the knot)..
wouldnt ya know it thats the only one that got "hooked"....
note to self:.......bring more walkie-talkie batteries next week...........
What knot? Palomar Knot, never leave home without it.
I first tie Palomar line to swivel. Then I'm able to tie Palomar swivel to leader. Finally Palomar leader to hook.
In that order or you can't have a palomar on each side of the swivel. It has been proven to be the strongest knot for fisihing line. almost 100% knot strength.
This knot is also much easier to tie when fingers are cold than any other.. Pretty simple.
You can see from the picture, Palomar is recommended for braided line. Braided line can be slippery.. cinch knots tend not to hold with braided line. I now only tie palomar, even with floro.
http://www.netknots.com/html/palomar_knot.html (http://www.netknots.com/html/palomar_knot.html)
(http://www.netknots.com/assets/images/palomar_knot_09.jpg)
Never a slipped knot..( Knot directed at you S.K.) ;D
NB
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Jiggin, turns out my mono is junk. Gonna redo all my lines this week. I represented the Circus by icing 2 lakers and a bow...no worse than anyone else did. But NHTF wasn't there to autograph my auger lol. How'd everyone else do there this w/e?
oh...pick me...pick me...I gots pictures
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Pittsburg/hpim0438-1.jpg) FISH ON
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/Pittsburg/hpim0432.jpg) THE TERRORS OF Pittsburg
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Quite the pair. ;) Fisher's I mean. :o
Capt. Black
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Quite the pair. ;) Fisher's I mean. :o
Capt. Black
:roflmao:
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Stopped up to check on the house tonight. Put an extra set of blocks underneath just in case we get some rain.
note to self:.......bring more walkie-talkie batteries next week...........
Yes x2. Especially if Taint (1Iceman) is planning on being out there. Wouldn't it be a riot if we changed the channel on him?? ;)
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Never a slipped knot..( Knot directed at you S.K.) ;D
NB
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Thanks for clarifying... my feelings may have been hurt otherwise.
;D
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What knot?
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ive been brought up and have always used the cinch knot.....i just hurried it....."cuz there was one down there"
ive used the palamar before....cinch has always been second nature too me
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clinch....not cinch....lol
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Yo Tippin, CH is now threaten to boycott our cooking and head over to your place to eat. I'm ok with that as there would be more food for me but just giving you a heads up. She saw your pictures and said "this is restaurant quality cooking". She couldn't believe it. We just kinda throw stuff together and your pictures are showing nice thick pork chops, stuffing, peas for dinner, ham & cheese sandwiches grilled pinni toasted style for lunch, sunny side up eggs, hash browns, bacon and english muffins for breakfast......I gotta admit, it looked awesome. I know who I'm asking "what their having for breakfast, lunch and dinner". Then throwing in a "what time are you leaving?"
Hey LLT and Guinea, you two look good together. Glad you ladies had a good time. Gotta agree Capt. Black, quite a pair together I'm sure.....Obviously there is plenty of room on Newfound for you and Surf, hope you make it our way this season. Thanks Guinea for representing last weekend. Our ambassador and I'm sure you made us proud, congrats on breaking the cherry. Your a big gurl now but more importantly, Your on the board!
JIGGIN.
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"this is restaurant quality cooking". She couldn't believe it. .......nice thick pork chops, stuffing, peas for dinner, ham & cheese sandwiches grilled pinni toasted style for lunch, sunny side up eggs, hash browns, bacon and english muffins for breakfast......JIGGIN.
yeah....me and buck-tail plan these meals a week ahead....we dont mess around
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/meals/icefishingweek22011001.jpg)
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/week3006.jpg)
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/week3009.jpg)
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/week3013.jpg)
....i think some nice thick "reubens" are in the near future....
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Your killing me.
Now she's gonna expect me to cook like that. I'm sending her over.
I would have to say for the "most improved" bob house this year that I've seen prize has to go to Tippin2 & Bucktail.
The additions that they made to their house this year is pretty impressive. Definitely gave it some thought this year. Pretty funny if you think about it, how every year we make our houses just a little bit more heavier or is it more comfortable? The creativity is what I like. Shows you spend a lot of time in the house. Looking around, thinking what can I do or need to make this even better..........
Good job you guys. Welcome to bob house living.
Now I just gotta keep up.
JIGGIN.
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Why do you think I stalk Tippy? lol :D
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your chow looks aw some all except the chick lights.
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:o :o Fished hornets cove for about 4 hours sunday no landed fish but some good hits, my leg is sore. scouted the ice thickness and there is anywhere from 3-7 inches . monday i was out there at 9:30 till 4. Iced my first laker of the year wwwooooo. My three other cousins were there till 1:30 --nothing. they fished all sorts of depths. Man with that wind and the temp being 10 degrees , sure let you know your alive. cant wait till i get my hardside out there, the bucket thing sucks. Went oldschool with only a hand chisel and a bucket. Did see F@G show up on his ??sled??. Just be safe out there guys. later
Green Hornet
(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/dugmore29/weddingandtruck137.jpg)
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Tippin,
Nothing like breakfast and beer. Looks good, maybe you should offer delivery. If that doesn't work out break out the tables and serve right at the bobhouse. @)
Guinea,
Welcome back. Good job icing some fish and representing the Newfound Circus.
Capt. Black
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LLT will be following her nose to find the food...great feed!
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1/18/11
Was told by my boss to work from my house today due to the weather. So I took that as "work from my BOBhouse". Stopped at Newfound Grocery to pick up a sucker. I talked to the owner (Holly) and she said business had been slow for the past couple of weeks even with the snow on the trails. Got to the lake around 7:45 and fished til 12:30. 2 hits and no fish. That's it. Stopped and talked to NB on the way off the ice. Checked JIGGIN-'s and lakrtakr's houses. Everything looked good.
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Checked JIGGIN-'s and lakrtakr's houses. Everything looked good.
Thanks NHTFreak! I'll go out tomorrow night and check around. Tonight, plowing.......
JIGGIN.
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fished 3 1/2 hours with no luck today. Setup off of cummings in 10 and 25' of water.
using small hook and small smelt. 2' off bottom. No luck. Changed to 5' and 15' below the ice.. no luck.
The fish have to start biting soon. Even with all the smelt in the lake.
I'll give a go again tomorrow.
NB
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Tough day to be out there. Hows that new house working out? What are you using for heat? Can't wait to check it out.
Capt. Black
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How's the ice after the snow and rain? Put my house out on hebron beach this weekend with about 6-7 inches of ice I hope its still there by the weekend
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Yes , I was wondering the same thing. Not been able to get on the lake this week. I did have the house well up on Sunday AM.
SoCo
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Just got in from the lake. A good 8" of black ice under us. Water came up over the hole when we drilled through. Snow was drifted pretty good in spots. Put out a couple traps but no fish. Got the camp cleaned out and still got on the ice. Bobhouse Bull and I stayed till 6:30, the wind was howling and the snow was flying. It was great out there. ;) The only downer was I lost one of my Walkie Talkies. Oh, well, still a nice evening out there. Going to have to block up some more this weekend. It will be tough moving anywhere this weekend.
Capt. Black
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Where, oh where, have all the circus members gone ??? 2 days and no posts. :-\
Capt. Black
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Actually Capt, I was gonna speak at ya anyway...why not here? lol
I'm gonna try to get out for a couple of hours in the a.m. tomorrow before I help my friends move...I was thinking of coming over to "the dark side"....you might see me out there. ;D
I'll be sober. ;)
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Message sent. ;)
Capt. Black
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Hey Guinea, Is Cumming beach plowed ? I'm wondering if there's a spot to park the Van and trailer ?
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Yep, it's plowed. If you get there early enough you'll have an easier time parking. There are usually a few truck/trailer combos parked there.
Give me a shout on 5.5 if ya come out! ;D
I should be out in the a.m. anyway...
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Just be careful at Cummings. Taint made it out to his house on his wheeler but got his truck stuck in the parking lot at Cummings beach.
They do a terrible job at plowing the parking lot. Hopefully they make a couple of swipes through before tomorrow....not holding my breathe though. If not maybe we can get Beerhog to make a swipe with his truck and plow?
YO BEERHOG!....Are you hearing me?!??
JIGGIN.
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JIGGIN is there any other spots other then the beach parking lot ? The work van that I tow the sled with is 9600 lbs on a good day, got it stuck once, don't wanna Ever do that again ! :pinch: :roflmao: Is there a trail from the Stone church parking lot ?
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i was there about 4:45 p.m. today....and it was plowed really good and even the snow bank was knocked down to get on the ice.....
but................the wind was coming down the lake, and i know it will be drifted in the paking lot tomorrow morning
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JIGGIN is there any other spots other then the beach parking lot ? The work van that I tow the sled with is 9600 lbs on a good day, got it stuck once, don't wanna Ever do that again ! :pinch: :roflmao: Is there a trail from the Stone church parking lot ?
Sorry Surf, just got in from plowing.
I guess by the sounds of it you can park at Cummings. My truck will be there. If you park along the beach side of the parking lot, you might want to park your van facing south (back the way you came from). Alot of times, with the wind blowing, it will fill your engine with snow drifts (kill your battery). If you park on the side closer to the road, it doesn't really matter which way you face. Just a thought. In case you don't know, Cummings is a drive through parking lot but there is a bit of a hill on the further end so if you don't have 4x4 in your van, it might be difficult to drive out pulling a trailer. You might want to drive past the first entrance and come down (enter) the second entrance so it will be easier to drive out at the end of the day.
I don't think they are allowing parking at the church.
You guys fishing Newfound this weekend? I'm planning (hoping for) an early morning escape from Cummings Beach and headed North with any luck. Hoping things are gonna freeze up tonight a bit. We'll see. Sounds like your sled would be the right ride for this weekend.
Looks to be a breezy cold weekend.
JIGGIN.
ps: If you get stuck Tippin2 will help pull you out. No worries.
pss: Rumor has it, breakfast, lunch and dinner is being served at his house too. Believe he posted a "menu" earlier on this thread.
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Anyone know how things look at the boat launch? Was thinking of pulling my shack off and bringing up there.
Guinea, you can fish w/ me if you want. I'll be solo in my shack.
I'll have my wheeler w/chains tomorrow. Hopefully I can get around ok.
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Thanks for the info JIGGIN, I was asked to pull out a house in the morning, but I haven't heard from the guy, so I'm trying to get over there by midmorning. I'll have the Midland on 5.5
Surf
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01/22/2011
Got out on the lake at 5 am. Headed out to see what conditions looked like at the north end of Mayhew. About 1.5 - 2" of slush ice, 4 - 5" of water underneath and 8" of black ice. Once you broke through the top layer, it kept breaking all around. Good and bad. Good that the air can get to the water and freeze it up, bad in that I could not move my house today. My house would of broke through the top layer and destroyed my runners. Top layer is just boarder line too thick. Decided to pack a trail down with hopes of it freezing tonight for a another try again in the morning.
Saw 3 yellow perch and a couple of lakers all day. A brutal day, really slow with no action.
Had scrambled eggs and bacon for breakfast. CH sent Tippin a picture. He called back and asked "what the .... was that?". My answer was simply "our breakfast".
Had terriyaki steak tips on the grill for dinner.
Taint came out late in the day and ended up moving his house. Hopefully he didn't tear up the trail to badly. He got his bobhouse stuck in about 11 fow. Said it was pretty wet, especially after cutting his holes.
See what tomorrow brings.
JIGGIN.
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01/23/2011
Got to the lake early. Cold out. Decided to use the atv to pull the house north. Mistake. Even though the top layer was frozen up, if you broke through you were all done.
Got the snowmobile and made it to the north side of Mayhew pulling the house. Got stuck twice but managed to pull the house out with the help of Laker Taker and 8x8. Went back and pulled Beerhog's house up the lake too. Psycho and Houndog made their way out as well. I'm surprised at how good their houses move as both of them are quite large, 7 x 10" house but they managed to get them moved to their spot for the season.
Long morning. Finally sat down to have breakfast at 12:30 pm. Set up in 32 fow. Great visibility all day on the camera. Saw a few lakers but no real action. Laker Taker got 1 chum eater on a spring line.
Just as I was getting ready to leave the lake, Green Ghost stopped by to visit / check on things. We noticed that there was a ATV with a older gentleman and younger kid stuck in very deep slush pulling their portable. Needless to say, we went over and helped shovel and push them out from being stuck. It was getting pretty cold and didnt want it to freeze in plus the older gentleman having a heart attack trying to get themselves out wouldnt be a good thing. After a bit, we got them out and sent them on their way down the lake. At the end of the day, I was definately pooped out. Right shoulder a bit sore too.
Glad to have finally escaped Cummings beach, been there too long. It's really only a starting place but now time to keep migrating north up the lake.
We'll see what this cold weather and storm brings.
JIGGIN.
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The snow/slop are definitely making for tough travel this season :P Good Luck out ther Jiggin ;)
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winnisquam stiffened up nicely since yesterday.tonight will make a big difference.
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Glad to see you finally got to move. Must have been a tough one. Hopefully the low temps freeze things up.
Capt. Black
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Was out with Ladybug in their shack yesterday. They didn't have enough blocking so we had her ol' man come out with some more wood...we were sitting in a good 6" of water by midafternoon!
The walk back wasn't as bad as the way out...we followed the "superhighway" back to go check on Frog's place on the way off the ice.
I'll tell ya Capt...never mind "picture of bobhouse"....I'm thinking "send picture of sled"!! ;D
Tippy, who was sending pix of their breakfast? Was there a number you didn't recognize? ;) ;D
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I'll tell ya Capt...never mind "picture of bobhouse"....I'm thinking "send picture of sled"!! ;D
Don't limit your options. "Send pictures of bobhouse AND sled." ;)
Capt. Black
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Don't limit your options. "Send pictures of bobhouse AND sled." ;)
Capt. Black
Hey Cap't I feel like I am chasing you around threads today! LOL!
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Hey Cap't I feel like I am chasing you around threads today! LOL!
Hope your not taking over Guinea's stalking. ;)
Capt. Black
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Hope your not taking over Guinea's stalking. ;)
Capt. Black
I am into chicks........ ;)
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I am into chicks........ ;)
Me too. Good to hear. :clap:
Capt. Black
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Good to hear. :clap:
Capt. Black
Well I must add...just one chick in particular...my WIFE!
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...just one chick in particular...my WIFE!
Same here, 23 years. :o
Capt. Black
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-20 on the lake this AM still slush on the bottom layer but the older trails are frozen solid. Thank God for the heater!
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-20 on the lake this AM still slush on the bottom layer but the older trails are frozen solid. Thank God for the heater!
How far out did you get your shack? Hopefully everything will lock up and make it easier to move around.
Capt. Black
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doing the........"NO-SNOW" dance wicked hard..... ;D...want that storm to go as far south as it can...
were going to move the house sat..couldnt do anything this weekend as my truck needed its front wheel
bearings changed, also our auger had some issues.....so good timing .....either way were moving....
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got out on the ice around 10:00-10:30. saw some lakers almost as soon as we got there. caught two all day, saw a few more. open slush spots are now well frozen over. besides the 0 degree temp, it was a good day.
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no snow...tap...tap....ta p....no snow....no snow....tap...tap.... ;D
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no snow...tap...tap....ta p....no snow....no snow....tap...tap.... ;D
I'm with you. "no snow...tap...tap...tap" :nono: "no snow...tap...tap...tap :nono:
Capt. Black
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anyone else wanna join the "NO-SNOW" dance....lol
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Tippy, post a video so we know how it goes. :D I'm with ya. Dragging a portable around in snow doesn't appeal to me either!
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and it goes a little something like this......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNRLgEOPfSE&feature=related (ftp://http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNRLgEOPfSE&feature=related)
may need a little help with this......not sure how to post links....
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LOOK OUT, NO MORE SNOW SOLO !! Tippity,Tap, Tap,Tippity,Tap,Tippy,Tap,Tap,Tap,Tippity,Tap,Tappity,Tip,Tap, NO MORE SNOWWW !!! ;D
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Didnt work so i fixed it.
Here you go. Ive been following your circus posts for a while now and I wish I lived over there. Sounds like a good time with some quality fish!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNRLgEOPfSE&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNRLgEOPfSE&feature=related)
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Didnt work so i fixed it.
Here you go. Ive been following your circus posts for a while now and I wish I lived over there. Sounds like a good time with some quality fish!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNRLgEOPfSE&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNRLgEOPfSE&feature=related)
C'mon over for a guest appearance!
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You and Bucky can sure cut a rug! Who was the 3rd guy? Musta been Surf! lol
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Didnt work so i fixed it.
Here you go. Ive been following your circus posts for a while now and I wish I lived over there. Sounds like a good time with some quality fish!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNRLgEOPfSE&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNRLgEOPfSE&feature=related)
Too funny...haven't seen that in years....Thanks for the laugh! ;)
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Woo, woo, woo, woo. Nyuk, nyuk, nyuk. This fish looks like Mo. ;D
Capt. Black
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Capt. I went out the day before with the Wheeler and broke up the path to where I wanted my house and the slush froze over night making it and easy pull out that is after I unfroze the gas line in my Wheeler
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Capt. I went out the day before with the Wheeler and broke up the path to where I wanted my house and the slush froze over night making it and easy pull out that is after I unfroze the gas line in my Wheeler
Glad to hear you got out. Last you posted you were on the beach. Best of luck fishing.
Capt. Black
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1/25/11
Went out tonight w/ maggot and moved the house further north. Had a little trouble at first, but we managed ok. Not exactly sure how much water we have, but I suspect about 30 or so. Stopped and chatted w/ 8x8 and beerhog. They were into the cusk. Nothing really big but I think he said they got 4 at least in under and hour. I am so glad to get off the town beach as the fishing has been painfully slow the past couple of weekends.
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tippin2back,
Looks like the no snow dance is working. Well done. ;D
Capt. Black
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it was a collective effort.......well done... :P
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it was a collective effort.......well done... :P
One team, one dream. ;)
Capt. Black
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Off topic....I have internet at home!!!!!
Now I can stalk properly! ;D
Oooh, I have cable now too. Versus. They were catching fish when I turned it on. Go Guinea Go! :thumbsup:
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Congrats Guinea, Glad it finally showed up for ya ! :thumbsup: How the lot at Cummings ? LLT and I are going to the Circus Saturday come hell or high water !! Has anyone heard anything about Wellington conditions yet ?
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Well still trying to get over my Cold / Flu. Finally got sick of sitting and laying around the house and decided to go back to work....be somewhat productive.
Looks like tonight is gonna be windy however Friday looks to be better as far as the wind goes. Saturday and Sunday look to be very good fishing days, cloudy w/ low winds. I might do some cusk fishing Friday night.
See (or Hear) everyone out there!
JIGGIN.
ps: Tippin, what are you planning to eat this weekend. No sense of trying to out do you. I'd lose. Just gonna send (send....not bend) CH over instead.
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I can't wait to get out. Seems like years since I've ice fished. Going to give em hell Saturday and maybe Sunday. Looking forward to the banter as usual.
Capt. Black
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jiggin'......go ahead and send her over, but send her early so she can help us move the bob-house... ;D
seein' how we are moving the bob-house sat, probibly our meal will be something simple..
and sunday we will just have to see...maybe something with a shrimp in it..
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It hasn't been said in awhile on here. So I'm gonna go ahead and say it. Everyone, UCLMB!!!! ;D ;D
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Everyone, UCLMB!!!! ;D ;D
Yo TroutFreak....I think you should hang out with Tippin on Sunday, he says their shrimpin.
I'm all set w/ that.
JIGGIN.
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Yo TroutFreak....I think you should hang out with Tippin on Sunday, he says their shrimpin.
I'm all set w/ that.
JIGGIN.
Oh my god! LMFAO!!!
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Yo TroutFreak....I think you should hang out with Tippin on Sunday, he says their shrimpin.
I'm all set w/ that.
JIGGIN.
Yo, JIGGIN-, I'm not into toes or any part of the foot. You must have me confused w/ lakrtkr!
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Yo, JIGGIN-, I'm not into toes or any part of the foot. You must have me confused w/ lakrtkr!
Hmm although I have enjoyed the Circus posts..this one is lil bit odd................ROF L=))
Terrible!!!!!
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I saw the big hole too...ewww. BTW, dear dairy is where you get milk. I understand the Freudian slip coming from you, though. :D
so...what color IS Jiggins slip,Guinea?????We want to know(maybe)(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/deargod--1-1.jpg) ;D
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anyone else wanna join the "NO-SNOW" dance....lol
did...done...you bet! :clap: just another tippy toes to the dance line!
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Oh my god! LMFAO!!!
must be the Bubba's Shrimp Boat Company! ...life is like a box of chum... :icefish:
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Iv'e heard of The Newfound Circus...
with Jiggin,Guinea,and Lurkus.
The weekend is almost here...
and the skies are almost clear,
so fishing we will go.
The snow's way down south...
Jiffy is setting up the bobhouth.
(thats house with out teef...and it rhymes,so get over it!)
Duck Doc is out stalking...
and Tippin ain't talking,
so fishing we will go.
Surf and Cap't are screaming...
For the "no snow dance " to have meaning.
But Freak's got them going...
he says it's kinda snowing.
but fishing we will go.
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/fish068.gif)
see's ya all on Saturday!
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so...what color IS Jiggins slip,Guinea?????We want to know(maybe)(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/deargod--1-1.jpg) ;D
It's pink. I loaned it to him for the use of his portable. ;D
Jiggin, sweetie darling, you still angry with me? :-[ :-*
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Jiggin, sweetie darling, you still angry with me? :-[ :-*
I'm gettin over it....literally.
You know I still luv ya.....now that we shared diseases.
JIGGIN.
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I'm gettin over it....literally.
You know I still luv ya.....now that we shared diseases.
JIGGIN.
...jeeze-thanks for that nightmare thought,Jiggin!
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Iv'e heard of The Newfound Circus...
with Jiggin,Guinea,and Lurkus.
The weekend is almost here...
and the skies are almost clear,
so fishing we will go.
The snow's way down south...
Jiffy is setting up the bobhouth.
(thats house with out teef...and it rhymes,so get over it!)
Duck Doc is out stalking...
and Tippin ain't talking,
so fishing we will go.
Surf and Cap't are screaming...
For the "no snow dance " to have meaning.
But Freak's got them going...
he says it's kinda snowing.
but fishing we will go.
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/fish068.gif)
see's ya all on Saturday!
I love it!!! Nice, LLT! See you and surf out there!
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see's ya there...ready to rock 'n roll! :icefish:
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I'm gettin over it....literally.
You know I still luv ya.....now that we shared diseases.
JIGGIN.
Awww Jiggin, you're so sweet! *batting eyelashes*
You're my big bro...always watching out for me and stuff.
Just for being the wonderful man that you are, I'm sure you'll enjoy my replacement since I can't make it this weekend. Yes, LLT will be there and you won't even know I'm gone. Give 'em H.E double hockey sticks, LLT!!!!! :clap: >:D
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Awww Jiggin, you're so sweet! *batting eyelashes*
You're my big bro...always watching out for me and stuff.
You know me Guinea....I got your back......(and front too).
We'll miss you out there.
Hurry back to us.
JIGGIN.
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Duck Doc is out stalking?
I thought Guinea was the stalker............... .....................
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Duck Doc is out stalking?
I thought Guinea was the stalker............... .....................
You're my stalker. I know you just want to see my Jiffy model 30. ;D
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You're my stalker. I know you just want to see my Jiffy model 30. ;D
Did I see somewhere that you had problems with it?
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I can't get it to stay running...just put fresh gas in but it didn't help.
Fortunately for me I've met a man( ;D ) who is good with small engines. He's gonna get it going for me when I see him in a few days. It's probably just crap in the carb or something stupid like that, but I don't touch anything with tiny parts.
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Post up your weekend pics. Wanna see some ice fishing pictures, not necessarily of just your fish but of whatever your doing, seeing, eating, experiencing, enjoying etc....ice fishing pictures. We all bring cameras with us right, use em. Take some photos.....2011.
What's a goin on round the lake?
Let's see em!
JIGGIN.
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how far north do you guys go. have had good luck on southend by pike cove. will be out this weekend listening to the circus
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We spent the day at the Circus Today and we had a Blast ! We met some of the Performers and chatted with a few others. We want to thank everyone for the Warm Welcome ! We saw a lot of Trout, just couldn't get em on the ice ! :-\ Awesome Steak feed, JIGGIN and CH, Thank You !! The Comical Mayhem out there, Has to be heard to be Fully Appreciated or Believed, You Circus folk had us in Stitches All day long !! :roflmao: Good luck out there and Stay Safe !!
Surf and LLT
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We spent the day at the Circus Today and we had a Blast ! We met some of the Performers and chatted with a few others. We want to thank everyone for the Warm Welcome ! We saw a lot of Trout, just couldn't get em on the ice ! :-\ Awesome Steak feed, JIGGIN and CH, Thank You !! The Comical Mayhem out there, Has to be heard to be Fully Appreciated or Believed, You Circus folk had us in Stitches All day long !! :roflmao: Good luck out there and Stay Safe !!
Surf and LLT
Glad you guys came out. It was nice meeting you both. I wish you had landed at least a couple of those trout you saw. It was a really good day out there. I'll get some pics posted later. I'm pretty beat. Surf, go ahead and throw up that pic with me and the rainbow. I've only got one pic with it laying on the ice and it came out kinda crappy.
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01/29/2011
For some it was a good day. Trout freak caught a couple of lakers and a rainbow that I swear when it jumped outta his hands towards the hole, he dove head first after it, bringing it back up in his mouth, tearing flesh, shaking his head, blood spurting out all over the place and then I realized that wasn't the case. That rainbow wasn't going anywhere though. Beerhog caught a couple of lakers and I believe houndog did too. Laker Taker lived up to his name today ending the day with 6 lakers bringing his total to double digits for the year. CH even got on the board today with her first laker of the season. She caught up to me and now I'm getting nervous. I ended the day with none. Saw a bunch however none were interested.
Taint came up late in the day as usual and caught one right off the bat. It was tough listening to him after that.
Conditions were near perfect. Overcast day with slight to no winds, cool enough not to melt the snow or ice and snowed on and off. I believe the overcast was from Laker Taker's head swelling so big that it eclipsed the sun.
Met Surf and LLT, Good folk right there. I hope you had fun and look forward to your return to the lake. My (and CH's) pleasure to have met you both. Sorry LLT about getting a punch today. Got your first Newfound punch.
Planning to help Tippin2 & Bucktail make the move up to the north end tomorrow if needed.
Fished till 7:30 pm. Called it a night. No cusk.
Taint reports that Wellington State Park is plowed out and access is good using the trail onto the lake. Planning to park there tomorrow.
JIGGIN.
Laker Taker's Laker
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/Another2011.jpg)
Another
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/LakerTaker2011.jpg)
Trout Freaks Rainbow
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/TroutFreak2011rainbow.jpg)
Trout Freaks Laker
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/TroutFreak2011laker.jpg)
BeerHog's laker
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/BeerHog2011.jpg)
Taint's laker
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/Taint2011.jpg)
Taint's / 8x8's house with Surf and LLT in the back ground.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/Taint8x8andSurfshouse.jpg)
Someone really proud of himself.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/LakerTakerhouse2011.jpg)
JayFatCity's sticker. Thanks man! I put it in up in the house.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/JayFatCitysticker.jpg)
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looks like an awesome day!....congrats to all!....those r some nice lookin lakers and that bow is an absolute pig!....nice goin guys!
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thats a pretty big rainbow
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Well done guys. We were having radio problems all day. Reception kept fading in and out (no it wasn't from partying). Surf, sorry we couldn't have talked more. Between the radio and chipping the shack out of 5-6 inches of ice it was a long day. Took us 2 hours to get free, move and block the shack up. Then we helped Mike move the "honeymoon" suite. They had about 3-4 inches of water all around, must be too much heat generated from something. >:D Finally after about 3 1/2 hours we were done work. Who needs a work out club just own a bobhouse. Came home sore and fishless. With all the chopping going on it's no wonder we didn't catch anything. I'm sure our neighbors were saying the same thing. Red did lose a monster but.....we were too tired to punch him plus he hits back harder. Beerhog, was that you we saw at the trading post (small mart) buying bait? We did manage to eat well. If anyone needs help we will gladly send Bobhouse Bull over, he's WELL RESTED. Somehow he thinks he's just there for moral support. ;D Oh well, next weekend will be all fun and no work. Good luck out there boys and girls.
Capt. Black
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I would personally like to thank everyone from The Circus!What an awesome bunch of Clowns.
...now just for the record don't think that Newfound Punch was done correctly-cause Surf leaned over and tagged me-and I thought he enjoyed that a bit too much too!He said he just HAD to,because of the "tradition"...hmmmmm ???
It was great meeting everyone and we will have to do it again real soon.
Thanks for that "drive by shout,"Guinea!Sorry you had to miss the day-but I took that punch outta respect for your absence,as I was standing in for you(or so you told me!) ;)
Awesome day-awesome meal(thanks Jiggin & CH)and awesome people(thanks Circus).
I got a perfect photo op,and took a group photo of the Circus-it took a while to get everyone from all over the lake...but it was worth it!
Now to get all the names to go with the photo-maybe Guinea will help me with that one!
(http://i277.photobucket.com/albums/kk68/DESERTSUN2008/CIRCO%20Y%20CARNAVAL/clowns-2.jpg)
PS:anyone seen my black "Dragon Cap"(with the eyesballs) I lost by the Frabill???Reward for the finder and DON'T send me a photo of you WITH it-whilst you hold it for blackmail money either,Trout!!!!!!
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LLT, Glad you and Surf had a good time under the bigtop. Was there any doubt? Wish we could have hooked up, maybe on your next visit. Let me know when your coming up next and we'll work something out.
Capt. Black
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Surf said we are joining the Cricus for the Newfound Derby! yeeee-hawwwww! :thumbsup: "...be afraid-be very afraid..." ;D
Can't wait-looking for my face paint and rubber nose now! (NO Uncle Lou-that doesn't mean MAKEUP!)
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Surf said we are joining the Cricus for the Newfound Derby! yeeee-hawwwww! :thumbsup: "...be afraid-be very afraid..." ;D
Can't wait-looking for my face paint and rubber nose now! (NO Uncle Lou-that doesn't mean MAKEUP!)
When is the derby?
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The alexandria fire dept. is sponsoring the newfound lake ice fishing derby feb 27/28, tickets are sold at newfound sales in bristol.
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1/29/11--
What a nice day out there! NO WIND!! I managed 3 lakers and that rainbow JIGGIN- posted up earlier. I brought out my friend SHOCKER, who hadn't been ice fishing in 20 years and he landed a nice lake trout too. Lotsa fish on the camera today. He is definitely "hooked" now!
1/30/11---
only fished til noon. Stinkfinger came out this time. We saw all kinds of smelt and lakers on the camera. Most of the lakers were chasing the smelt and could care less about our jigs. We each did miss 3 times. Just tough getting them to hit or to hook. One of those days....
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gorgeous bow troutfreak nice job!
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gorgeous bow troutfreak nice job!
Thanks! I had a helluva time getting up through the hole. The line broke when I pulled his head up, then I dove in after it. Was lucky that I got a thumb under his gill plate to get 'em out of there. Cooked it up last night and it was deeee-licious!
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Thanks! I had a helluva time getting up through the hole. The line broke when I pulled his head up, then I dove in after it. Was lucky that I got a thumb under his gill plate to get 'em out of there. Cooked it up last night and it was deeee-licious!
That thing is wicked fat!!...find anything good in its belly?
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Thanks for sharing the pics Jiggin...I was wondering how the Circus folk have been?
I saw a couple snow drifts in your pics, Has it been getting easier for you guys to move around out there yet?
Great Looking Rainbow Trout Freak! A real Beauty...and congrats on the save at the hole ;)
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That thing is wicked fat!!...find anything good in its belly?
I found 3 salmon eggs, a piece of cut sucker, some sucker eggs, about a dozen half digested pin smelt.
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im usally fishing newfound by now but with bad ice conditions havent made it out. was wondering if anyone had been out of north shore road in the Hebron bay area. Just was wondering what the ice thickness was and if there was alot of slush on the ice. Love fishing the lake and listening to every one on the radio. Love the people on the lake I think its the best group of people out there. Havent met any one from the circus but figure at some point I will.
Thanks for any info
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jiggin suggested pics......so here it goes..
our setp-up....
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/week5022.jpg)
inside de'cour......
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/week5005-1.jpg)
the one...the only "desert eagle"....
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/week5029.jpg)
we finally got one....
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/week5023.jpg)
colosal burger!!!!....yes size does matter!!
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/week5039.jpg)
we had a great, and fun weekend... w/ the circus!!
oh and by the way...the people who left your empty 30-pack, and broken chair in the parking lot at cummings beach, the local v.f.w. thanks you,thats where i donate my emptys'....not in a parking lot.....that does nothing but makes things bad for us who use that parking lot....puts a bad light on us ice fisherman, and gives the town a reason not to plow it for us!...... :nono:..........shows no class
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oh and by the way...the people who left your empty 30-pack, and broken chair in the parking lot at cummings beach, the local v.f.w. thanks you,thats where i donate my emptys'....not in a parking lot.....that does nothing but makes things bad for us who use that parking lot....puts a bad light on us ice fisherman, and gives the town a reason not to plow it for us!...... :nono:..........shows no class
Well said tippin2back. No need to leave garbage hanging around making others look bad. Glad to see you guys had a good weekend. That burger looked great.
Capt. Black
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That burger looked great.
Capt. Black
credit goes to buck-tail!!.....we can call it........ "the buck-tail burger"
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01/30/2011
Another nice day on the lake. Calm but cold. Saw a bunch of lakers today on the camera, got 2 lakers this morning before CH came out, put me a head of her. I can breathe alittle easier now so ended up taking a ride to Whittemore point. Still slushy in spots so packed a trail down with hopes it will freeze up in a day or two before the next storm so we can bounce.
When I got back to the house CH had seen them on the camera but was getting frustrated that they wouldn't hit, after a while I decided we could probably make the jump north. Moved the house about 35 yards from where the house was and got stuck tight in slush. With the help of NB, his uncle, Psycho and Houndog, was able to get out of there (back to where I started) and re-try again.
Psycho & Houndog followed me up marking the slushy areas ahead of me. Got stuck one more time and made it the rest of the way up. I have to admit, whenever I need help, real help, Psycho and Houndog are the two guys I turn to, every time. These guys don't let me down. If your reading this, Thanks guys. I didn't realize that Houndog's boot filled up with water till CH told me on the way home.
We got set up at the north end of Whittemore point, dropped the camera, flat fairly hard pack bottom and 35 fow. Started fishing and getting dinner ready. Within 20 mins of being there, CH pulls up a laker, there were 2 that kept playing around with her jig. Right after dinner she manages to yank up another. She ended up tying it up for the season with me thus far. Now shes pretty happy with herself and smiling alot.
As I was packing up our things, she started hollering "I got another" but she lost it....I stepped in and proudly rocked her world, now I'm feeling pretty good.....as that would of put her ahead of me. She had a pretty good day (afternoon), all credit going to Psycho and Houndog for their help getting the house to the spot.
Guinea made the trip up with a friend for a quick visit just before we left.
Sorry no pics of any fish. Only a sun set from Whittemore Point. Gonna try to move Walter's house up tomorrow night if possible. We'll see.
Tippin2....that burger is gonna kill you! What the heck!?!? What do you have in that thing?
LLT, I had your hat...we found it on the lake today. I gave it to Guinea to get back to you. Cute lizard hat.
JIGGIN.
ps: Whoever is feeding Taint the starburst or sugar in the morning, please stop. Too early to listen to him all wound up on a Sunday morning.
Sun set from Whittemore Point. Just finished snowing, sun peaked out from the clouds.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/Sunset2011.jpg)
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That sunset was awesome! I took pix but I'm in the process of warming my stove up so I'm shooting for posting stuff tomorrow.
Fished outside of Ladybug and Jonezy's place....went in to warm up every so often. ;D
Had a nice view of Tippy and Bucky's place (I'm a good stalker! lol).
Bucky dropped all the cusk lines trying to ride them back on his sled...I went over to help pick them up...no...it was more so to give him crap about dropping them. ;)
LLT, I have your hat in my possesion! I'll talk at ya tomorrow night....
"Random Guy on Sled" got me back on shore safe and sound....although he was stargazing while driving which scared me a bit. We stopped by Psycho's to look for the big dipper for a few minutes, and then he said that was enough romance and we continued to my car. Send picture of sled!!!! ;D
I had the chance to visit, so I did. Being a walker I might not see any of you again this year!!!
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guinea maybe you should get a dog sled team together.dual purpose get you where you want to go and weed out the unwanted.
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Slow weekend fishing wise on the north end but beautiful weather .pretty easy moving the house as the sleds have some nice packed trail but still slush in spots. Hear were getting hammered with more snow this week?
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20+ inches of snow coming.
&#@% :pinch:
Jiggin,
Glad we could be there to help you out. I was able to get mine back south for repairs. Glad I did.
I think I'll be up midweek, so let me know if you need a hand with anything.
This snow is gonna be a major cluster <?>!
NB
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I HAD A GOOD DAY SAT GOT 6 LAKERS ONE 22.5" WE CALL IT A NICE ONE FOR NEWFOUND. IT HAD LINE WRAP ALREADY BEEN CAUGHT. MOST OF THE DAY SEEING 2,3,5 LAKERS AT THE SAME TIME. CRAZY... MISSED MANY MORE LOTS OF BAIT RAPE GOING ON. SUN. NOT SO GOOD SKUNK FOR ME MY BROTHER SLIMEY SCULPIN GOT THREE I THINK. I HAD TO MANY INTERUPTION HAD TO LEAVE THE LAKE FOR AWHILE MOVED GILL MANS BOBHOUSE UP NEAR US WHEN I GOT BACK ON THE LAKE IT WAS NICE TO SEE JIGGIN LEAVING THE CROWD BUT NOW THE CIRCUS MUST FOLLOW EVERYONE PARTY AT JIGGINS SAT.
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guinea maybe you should get a dog sled team together.dual purpose get you where you want to go and weed out the unwanted.
You might be right, Lou. Random Sled Guy found me on Facebook! I never gave him my real name.
Us Guinea's are right darn attractive, ain't we Lou? ;)
See Tippy, it's karma on me for stalking you.
I'm going to try to go out for a couple of hours after work tomorrow...not sure where I'm gonna try. Wanted to go over by Capt, but Frog just moved there and he'll think I'm following him lol. Maybe Pikes.....
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I HAD A GOOD DAY SAT GOT 6 LAKERS ONE 22.5" WE CALL IT A NICE ONE FOR NEWFOUND. IT HAD LINE WRAP ALREADY BEEN CAUGHT. MOST OF THE DAY SEEING 2,3,5 LAKERS AT THE SAME TIME. CRAZY... MISSED MANY MORE LOTS OF BAIT RAPE GOING ON. SUN. NOT SO GOOD SKUNK FOR ME MY BROTHER SLIMEY SCULPIN GOT THREE I THINK. I HAD TO MANY INTERUPTION HAD TO LEAVE THE LAKE FOR AWHILE MOVED GILL MANS BOBHOUSE UP NEAR US WHEN I GOT BACK ON THE LAKE IT WAS NICE TO SEE JIGGIN LEAVING THE CROWD BUT NOW THE CIRCUS MUST FOLLOW EVERYONE PARTY AT JIGGINS SAT.
First of all, good to see you post Laker Taker.
Second, Stop yelling. It's rude.
Third, I know, you don't have a heart, we went through this, this past weekend.
Fourth, You didn't know I could count that high eh....I'm on a roll.
Fifth, Glad to bounce to our "private" sector (JIGGIN's loop), Hated to leave everyone but gotta move.
Sixth, I forgot.
Seventh, The only reason your saying the Circus must follow me is so they don't follow you. Reverse psychology.
Eighth, Not sure where I'm going with this.
Ninth, I have a feeling, your gonna be setting up right next to me tomorrow.
Tenth, Don't dirty up the bottom while your fishing near my house tomorrow.
Your right, anything over 20" out of Newfound is consider a nice one by us. Lots on the camera this past weekend but very finicky. Once we moved, they were alot more aggressive but don't tell Laker Taker, he'll nose right in on us.
01/31/2011
Moved Walter's house up to Whittemore point tonight after work. Just happened to bump into Taint out there and he stuck around to give me a hand. The ice conditions have changed alot since yesterday. Lots of hard packed ice but still a few spots that have slush under the snow, not bad. Pulled the house right up with no problems. Nice to have Taint there just in case.
Walter will be very happy to be "Home" again for this season. Cheers!
Now I just need to call him before I forget and he comes up looking for his house again.
JIGGIN.
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IT WAS NICE TO SEE JIGGIN LEAVING THE CROWD BUT NOW THE CIRCUS MUST FOLLOW EVERYONE PARTY AT JIGGINS SAT.
First of all, good to see you post Laker Taker.
Second, Stop yelling. It's rude.
JIGGIN.
You two guys crack me up. ;D :clap: :cookoo: :woot:
Capt. Black
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You two guys crack me up. ;D :clap: :cookoo: :woot:
Capt. Black
I do believe they crack THEMSELVES up too,Capt.
and Jiggin:It's a dang DRAGON -not a Lizard(or it would have a beard like Surf!) lol! ;D(will include a photo at a later date,of a dragon hat!)
PS:we got more snow coming-if you see this:
(http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l113/lael19533/21cid_8D419451B8D64ED3BE3804918D4A0.jpg)
stay off the ice-ok?
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Slow weekend fishing wise on the north end but beautiful weather .pretty easy moving the house as the sleds have some nice packed trail but still slush in spots. Hear were getting hammered with more snow this week?
How's the Hebron town beach for parking? Did they close it down or plow it out?
Yup, more snow, hunker down and hope your in a good spot. Might be there for a bit. Should be able to reach you via Motorola 5.5 as I'm now off Whittemore point, give out a holler when your out there.
And thanks for the update from the North end.
JIGGIN.
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Tippin2back,
Too late for the no snow dance?? >:(
Capt. Black
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Just got word that I have to travel to Brazil for business....most likely leaving next week. Need to be there for next weekend as we have a customer that needs help. Not sure for how long but they told me to make sure my tickets can be exchanged to stay longer, applying for the visa today. I'm hoping to be back in time for the Newfound Derby, the company is working on it w/ the customer so that I can be back in time. We'll see.
Bumming right now.........I need to break the news to CH.....Gonna need a "stunt double" to fill in for me to take her fishing while I'm gone. My bob house is avail.
JIGGIN.
ps: When is Carnival? That might make the trip alittle bit easier to take. Guess I better stock up on beads now. Bring on them boobies!....and topless beaches! Trying to convience myself it's not all that bad.....BUT I'd rather ice fish to be honest. Brazil will be there after ice fishing.
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That's too bad Jiggin.
Looks like you are going to be early for the Carnival by a few weeks:March 4th to 12th.
http://www.rio-carnival.net/rio_carnival/rio_carnival_programs.php (http://www.rio-carnival.net/rio_carnival/rio_carnival_programs.php)
Remember to take pictures to bring back for the New Iceshanty.
And dude, ice fishing will be there when you get back.. Goto Brazil!
Do a google image search for: rio de janeiro carnival
:woot: :o
NB
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Bumming right now.........I need to break the news to CH.....Gonna need a "stunt double" to fill in for me to take her fishing while I'm gone. My bob house is avail.
JIGGIN.
ps: When is Carnival? That might make the trip alittle bit easier to take. Guess I better stock up on beads now. Bring on them boobies!....and topless beaches! Trying to convience myself it's not all that bad.....BUT I'd rather ice fish to be honest. Brazil will be there after ice fishing.
Stunt Double - Maybe Laker Taker.
Remember, when you go to the beach, "without pictures it's just another fish story." ;D Will you still be able to get 5.5 from there?
Capt. Black
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Will you still be able to get 5.5 from there?
Capt. Black
Forget 5.5, a beach front hotel with broadband, cell phone service and I'll get my passport too. I'll work from there with ya, and we'll raise some hell! ;D
Ooofff :o :sick: Mrs. NB just kicked me below the waist... second thought?
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01/30/2011
Sun set from Whittemore Point. Just finished snowing, sun peaked out from the clouds.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/Sunset2011.jpg)
AWESOME pic JIGGIN!
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Stunt Double - Maybe Laker Taker.
Capt. Black
Not sure about that. He has Slimey that he takes care of that keeps him busy. Gonna need someone to fill in for Valentines day too. She likes chocolates and dinner on the lake. Poor gal........
JIGGIN.
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Not sure about that. He has Slimey that he takes care of that keeps him busy.
JIGGIN.
Those 2 would be a stunt double. ;D
Capt. Black
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Hey, I don't have a date for VDay either...we can go out cusk fishing and eat chocolates. ;D
Traditionally I used to go with Frog...not because of VDay, but because he and Batman (or is it Fatman? anyway) caught a whole bunch of trout 4 years ago on that day. I'll be out that evening just because of that!
Oh, and we'll need your sled, trailer and truck.
Sorry to hear you have to go away! But leave the keys to the sled and truck....
Really, we'll miss ya. (Keys)
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Jiggin the hebron town beach is plowed and there's snowmobile access but that's about it can't park there unless your a resident with a parking permit. I liked it alot better when they opened up so u could park on the water but a few yo yo's ruined
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Yesterday, I finally made it up to Newfound for the first time this year. It was a cursed trip.
Scouted the parking situation Sunday night after dark. Saw that two of my go-to spots are now posted or closed to parking. Managed to find an entry point with parking though. Stopped at the store on 3A to get smelt. Went home and slept... up at 4am to head to the lake. Find that all smelt have died (2 doz). What the heck. So, had to delay start to wait for bait shop to open. Waited til 6:15 and Newfound Trading Post still not open. Headed north to get bait at same store as night before with hopes they'd stay alive this time. They didn't look good, but they lived. I took the last dozen they had. Finally park and unload gear. Had a 3/4 mile walk out to where I wanted to fish. Slug through snow and drill bunch of holes checking depths. Last line not in the water til 7:30 am. Brutal winds were not much help. Holes kept filling in and freezing over faster than we could clean them. Pulled up a laker and a yellow perch. At 9:30 my companions decided the cold was not worth it. Packed up and hauled all the gear back to the trucks with the bitter winds right in our face. Brrrr.
Tried to make the best of the day by locating a friend on another lake... but no parking near where he was.
Headed home and decided to fish near my house on Winnisquam. Wind was no where near as bad as Newfound and I managed three lakers and a white perch.
Overall not a bad day, but would have been much nicer had the Newfound winds not been as fierce. Really wished I could have talked my buds into staying until 11, as I usually see an 11 o'clock bite up there... but they were too cold.
Hoping to get back up there at least one more time this winter.
Didn't even think to bring the Motorola... so no 5.5 for me.
Good luck up there.
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Slip Knot,
Sorry to hear about your woes....that sucks. Yup, the wind on Newfound is usually pretty bad, this past weekend was a rare one for sure with no winds or very little.
Thanks for the update though. It's appreciated.
JIGGIN.
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Overall not a bad day, but would have been much nicer had the Newfound winds not been as fierce. Really wished I could have talked my buds into staying until 11, as I usually see an 11 o'clock bite up there..
There usually is an 11AM bite up there. There definitely was this weekend. Next time if its windy, try fishing on the west side of Mayhew (the island will sheild you some) or in Pike's Bay. Sleepy Hollow up on the north end will also offer you a little respite from the wind.
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I went out today after work to check on Capt's and the "Honeymoon Suite". Everything was solid and easy to walk on. Hung out in the Suite for an hour or so. Not even a nibble.
Going back out tomorrow after work to check the houses again. It's the least I can do...granted access to a hardside! I just might sleep in it during the week and save gas money to work. ;D
Capt, I'll see you guys Saturday morning. When are you guys coming up, Friday night or Saturday?
We might be moving Ladybug's place in the p.m. depending on conditions. They want to go to Pikes, but we'll have some checking to do.
Sunday heading to Pemi Lake to chase flags with Surf, LLT, and a guy. ;)
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Sunday heading to Pemi Lake to chase flags with Surf, LLT, and a guy. ;)
Nice bobhouse? Sled? Both? ;D Not sure when we're coming up. Probably Saturday into Sunday.
Capt. Black
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Nice bobhouse? Sled? Both? ;D Not sure when we're coming up. Probably Saturday into Sunday.
Capt. Black
He's got a sled. And I know where I can get a house....cheap. Ya never know, I might be stylin' by next year!
So I'll see you guys Saturday! You're so lucky. ;)
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Just got an e mail from the VP, Work is shut down tomorrow due to the in coming weather....their calling a snow day. You know what I call it.......
Gotta love winter.
JIGGIN.
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What ever happened to the "no snow dance"?
SoCo
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Just got an e mail from the VP, Work is shut down tomorrow due to the in coming weather....their calling a snow day. You know what I call it.......
Gotta love winter.
JIGGIN.
Same here. Trying to convince my wife I should go to the lake NOW to snowblow. ;) She wavering. I'll give you a call when I make it up.
Capt. Black
What ever happened to the "no snow dance"?
SoCo
I can't speak for others but my legs are cramping from all the dancing so far this year. ;D
Capt. Black
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Just got an e mail from the VP, Work is shut down tomorrow due to the in coming weather....their calling a snow day. You know what I call it.......
Gotta love winter.
JIGGIN.
I guess all this snow is good for somethin' ? ;D Enjoy your day out fishin' Jiggin ;)
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Wife wavered, wife relented, heading out the door, repair shop called. Went to pick up snowblower #2 then proceeded to snowblow 4 driveways. No fishing :'(. Guinea, thanks for checking on things. Hope you caught something. See ya Saturday morning. @)
Capt. Black
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How much snow did we get up there and am I goin to need a helicopter to move my house?
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How much snow did we get up there and am I goin to need a helicopter to move my house?
I'm going out in the morning, will advise later from the ice.
JIGGIN.
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I would reserve a helicopter!!!!!!!
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Just got word that I have to travel to Brazil for business....most likely leaving next week. Need to be there for next weekend as we have a customer that needs help. Not sure for how long but they told me to make sure my tickets can be exchanged to stay longer, applying for the visa today. I'm hoping to be back in time for the Newfound Derby, the company is working on it w/ the customer so that I can be back in time. We'll see.
Bumming right now.........I need to break the news to CH.....Gonna need a "stunt double" to fill in for me to take her fishing while I'm gone. My bob house is avail.
JIGGIN.
Sent out for my Brazil visa today, couldn't delay it any longer. Looks like I'm gonna miss at least 2 weekends of fishing. Gonna fly out either Friday or Saturday next week and then return on the following Sunday. 22 hours total to get there. Still not excited about the trip. Rather ice fish....Brazil will always be there.
VD is not going to be the same this year without CH.......of course I mean Valentine's Day. First one we've missed in 25 years.
Trip's bumming me out even more.....going fishing tomorrow to sulk.....kinda.....but not really.
JIGGIN.
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I told ya Jiggin...leave the truck, trailer and sled (and the keys!) and I'll help console the poor woman while you're gone. ;D
VDay is just a day to make money for Hallmark and the flower shops....you've got the other 364 to buy her stuff. Yeah, you have to buy her something every day for a year just because you weren't there for the 14th. (Sorry, it's the sisterhood, just looking out for her. :roflmao: )
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I told ya Jiggin...leave the truck, trailer and sled (and the keys!)
Guinea, your using some of my stuff already. Once you run that auger and show that you can run it well, then you can step up to the truck, trailer and sled. (keys). Not sure your ready for that step just yet. First the auger, little steps.
VD has nothing to do with buying CH things, it's meant to spend time together. We usually have a nice dinner together in the bob house and do some cusk fishing. No flowers, cards or....I do buy her chocolates.....she likes that....gotta keep the romance alive.
JIGGIN.
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gotta keep the romance alive.
JIGGIN.
Ha, good one. You only say that cuz she reads your posts.
Romance is over rated!
Oooff :o :sick: Mrs. NB just kicked me again!
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Guinea, didn't you "win" the sled at last years derby? I seem to recall you winning it at the Newfound Non-Derby last year. I'm still waiting for my prize too. ;D
Capt. Black
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Oh yeah.....I did get second prize, didn't I? (keys)
Jiggin, I can run an auger. Frog and Surf and LLT have all seen it. (keys)
(p.s. you do realize that I'm not serious, right? I can't back a trailer to save my life!)
See ya tomorrow, Captain, Sir!
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I didn't think you ran your new one yet? Of course I knew you were kidding, you didn't think I was serious about letting you use my truck, trailer or sled?
Got 3 so far this morning.
Wellington is not plowed out and cummings beach is somewhat plowed.
Lots of deep snow on the lake, almost up to my knees in some spots.Water didn't come up the holes like I thought which is nice, no slush.
Cold this morning, negative 10. Finally starting to warm up, no wind.
Nice day.
JIGGIN.
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I can't back a trailer to save my life!
Don't worry, I can back it up for you. ;)
Capt. Black
no wind.
Nice day.
JIGGIN.
Come on. No wind on Newfound. Stop teasing.
Capt. Black
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Snow up your knees equals no 4 Wheeler on the ice for awhile :-\ and no wind to blow it away :'(
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02/04/2011
Today went to Wellington and this morning it was not plowed out. Parked at Cummings beach and a long haul to Whittemore point.
Snow is deep and slush underneath at places....where ever it didnt freeze up prior to the snow storm, there is still slush underneath. Anywhere that's been packed down prior to the storm is ok.
Drilled my holes and no water came up, alittle did but it was so cold this morning it froze up, -10F this morning but the afternoon warmed up with a slight breeze.
Caught 3 lakers and lost 3, one being 21". Taint joined me today and he got 2 and lost 2, all on CH's pretty bucktail. He couldn't believe it, I'm pretty sure he is going out to buy one right away. Saw lakers on the camera all day 2 - 3 at a time, very aggressive. Wanted it moving. Now I'm back to 3 ahead of CH.
Visited with Walter before I left and saw Bucktail too. They did pretty good today as well.
This evening, Wellington is plowed out so there is plenty of parking again. Thanks guys! Headed there in the morning.
JIGGIN.
One of my lakers.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/DSC03341.jpg)
One of Taints.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/DSC03345.jpg)
Another one of mine.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/DSC03343.jpg)
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pretty laker!
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be out there sunday with my registered skandic. WWWOOOHHHOOO!!! no more walking, after this last storm all that snow takes the fun out of it when wading threw two feet of snow. hopefully tuesday if everything goes as planned the bobhouse makes its journey to hornets cove. Im feeling the excitement alraedy. GREEN HORNET
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02/05/2011
This morning it was cold, -4F at the lake. Not as cold as yesterday but still cold. Launched from Wellington and made it across the lake to the bobhouse. Still some slushy spots in the middle area between the boat launch and Whittemore point. The snow is deep in spots.
Caught one right off the bat in the morning after getting set up. Visibility on the camera was poor all day. When CH came out she had 2 lakers that kept pestering her, only taking the tail of the cut bait and jerking her bucktail around. Missed twice.
Laker Taker had a stellar day. I'll let him post something up about how many he caught today. I should know but don't remember the total. He is perfecting his picture taking technique with his cell phone and believe I got a picture of every one of them.
Jacked up Walter's house today, he's high and dry, he also caught a couple. Gonna jack up mine tomorrow.
Started snowing out, almost white out, no wind, picture perfect. Ran out of propane so decided to head home earlier than wanted to. Ran the spare smaller tank for a bit but Park Hurst closes at 5:30 pm on Sat. Would of liked to cusk fish tonight as all my chum was gone from yesterday.
Try again tomorrow for half a day.
JIGGIN.
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Another beautiful day on Newfound. Weather was great till later in the day. Snow squal was great to watch come across the lake. Had several bait stealers but did manage a 19" laker. We were going to go back out after dinner to cusk fish but the freezing rain kept us in. Wondered why the radio went quiet. ;D JIGGIN went "stealth" off the lake and Laker Taker went "off the air". Tough walking in and out in the slop. It seemed a little firmer this morning when I walked out. Cold drained both radio batteries so went silent this morning. Both shacks are high and dry.
Capt. Black
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02/06/2011
This morning CH got up with me and we rode to the lake together. Usually I go out first, get everything set up and ready and then she joins me. Walks right in to a warm house, holes all chopped out and waiting.
Wasn't too bad as far as temperature goes. The lake had a lot of snow and slush. We both lost a couple of lakers today and ended up with none. Windy today but not as windy as it was originally predicted. Nice day to fish inside.
Green Hornet stopped up for a visit with his nephew.
Jacked up the house, checked on Walter's and looks like we're all set.
Might fish for a couple hours tomorrow sometime.
Learned three things today:
Vulva is an expensive car.
Labia is not a country.
Uterus is a planet. (almost forgot about this one)
Thanks Laker Taker, you are a wise man. Good thing to know for a guy who is going to Brazil to study their wax.
JIGGIN.
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Learned two things today:
Vulva is an expensive car.
Labia is not a country.
Thanks Laker Taker, you are a wise man. Good thing to know for a guy who is going to Brazil to study their wax.
JIGGIN.
THAT IS TOO FUNNY JIGGIN ! ROFLAO ! DID YOU GET THE SPANISH TRANLATIONS TOO :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Had a nice day Saturday hanging out by Capt Black. Lost a rainbow at the hole after pulling him in 30 feet or so. :'( At least I saw Capt's laker....now I know what they look like.
It was a gorgeous day. Got a late start but stayed till dusk.
Sunday I hung out with Ladybug and her ol' man. Got their house blocked up again. Had something yank my line while I was setting my tipup, but that's all the action we had there.
Bucktail was kind enough to give me a sled ride out. It's a lot of work slogging through that slush! But I slogged a little ways down to finally meet Bearbait and his crew...nice to meetcha!
Of course since they were right there, I had to stop and stalk Bucky and Tippy. Bucky had one on the ice. I got a pic that I'll post for him later.
Got a dogsled ride off with Stalker. He's actually pretty decent as it turns out.
And now I'm at work wishing I was on the lake......
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THAT IS TOO FUNNY JIGGIN ! ROFLAO ! DID YOU GET THE SPANISH TRANLATIONS TOO :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Jiggin,
Hope you can give the Newfound greeting in Portugese. You know, the one that goes YCLMB. ;D Good luck with your waxing. @)
Capt. Black
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Looking at going Thursday and Friday question being isit sloppy enough to leave the 4 wheeler at home and hoof if or can I make it?
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Snow up your knees equals no 4 Wheeler on the ice for awhile :-\ and no wind to blow it away :'(
...yuppers-but Jiggin ain't that tall-so we need to ask someone else,"how deep WAS it?"(Guinea made me say that!) ::)
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had a good weekend, still in the same spot......were still seein' them on the camera, so we stay......
thought my radio was messed up till laker-taker used slimy's, and he came in loud and clear....still need to
look into upgrading mine......
buck-tail had a good weekend, one rainbow, and one 19" laker....(actually i hooked em' and let him reel them in)...... ;D :roflmao:...kidding
i lost two lakers jigging......
bucktails rainbow
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/P2050015.jpg)
bucktails laker....
.(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/P2050022.jpg)
and a reuben for lunch....
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good-luck for those going to the big derby......me, im getting ready for newfound derby......
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Nice rainbow Bucktail....and the look on your face with that laker dude, you kicked it's arse! Period.
Tippin, you need to start a business on the lake selling hot food. Little Shanty Food Shack.
JIGGIN.
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well we made are first attempt at newfound after see all the post thought we would try it. Well the guy i was with said to go to boat launch and walk out a ways and set up LOL drilled 2 hole for portable set up got everything set looked down hole and saw sand and 2 feet of water. after setting all that up what the hell. any info on lake would be helpful seen all the shanty's clear across lake. only 2 shanty's close to where we were one to our left and one about 1 oclock from where we were looked like a mini round house. not lookin to crowd anyone out but would like to meet more people who ice fish and share stories and food ,drink and helpful info. Thanks Rick,
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healthy lookin bow!..congrats!
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I just uploaded a pic of Bucky with his laker...guess I don't need to post it now!
Went out today after work for a couple of hours. Someone was messing with my jig but not being serious about eating.
Bearbait stopped over to chat. He's all set up for a little camping trip out there. I'm jealous. What a short commute to work for me! Maybe I will try to work that hardside in for next year. Hmmmm...
Paredneckinnh, (I had to read that a couple of times but I get it now lol)
I've never fished off the boat launch, I don't know how the depths are there. If you're a walker, there are places scattered around the roads that you can pull off and walk through. What are you targeting?
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well we made are first attempt at newfound after see all the post thought we would try it. Well the guy i was with said to go to boat launch and walk out a ways and set up LOL drilled 2 hole for portable set up got everything set looked down hole and saw sand and 2 feet of water. after setting all that up what the hell. any info on lake would be helpful seen all the shanty's clear across lake. only 2 shanty's close to where we were one to our left and one about 1 oclock from where we were looked like a mini round house. not lookin to crowd anyone out but would like to meet more people who ice fish and share stories and food ,drink and helpful info. Thanks Rick,
The boat launch (as you know now) is very shallow for quite a ways out. Quite a ways out.
The house that you saw straight out from the boat launch is Laker Taker's. He is in 35 fow for example. Once you find bottom dropping off, your all set as it goes straight down, try finding the spot about 17 fow and a slight ways from it, it gets deeper. Fish there. Let your jig slide down the deep water and jig it back to under your hole. Cover more bottom ground that way.
Anywhere you were sounds like it would be good spot for rainbows however. Maybe alittle deeper would be good.
My suggestion is cut a hole, sound it (check the depth) and look down your hole to see what bottom looks like, then set up (there is good visibility in the lake). If you dont have a underwater camera, fish in about 17 fow, you will be able to see bottom very good. You could also go towards the left coming out of the boat launch into Hornet's cove, it drops off there as you head towards Belle Island. Going towards the right coming out of the boat launch is very shallow.
Good luck.
JIGGIN.
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another good day for me sat. 8 for 11 lakers. saw lake trout all day long on the camera. all were small though 15 17 speed racers some hitting the jig so had they set the hook for me sun only got 2 small ones
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Nice job Laker Taker. Thanks for not yelling. ;) You've been into them good this year. Really living up to your name.
Capt. Black
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no more YELLING. jiggin ur radio is malfuctioning. Volvo is a car, lybia is a country and its not uterus its uranis and it is a plant.
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no more YELLING. jiggin ur radio is malfuctioning. Volvo is a car, lybia is a country and its not uterus its uranis and it is a plant.
Sorry but....LIBYA is a country and Uranis is a PLANET. Jiggin's radio (or him) ;D could be malfunctioning. Sorry, must be the teacher in me. :nono: Thanks though, this makes me an official MANIAC. :woot: :cookoo: :roflmao:
Capt. Black
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took a ride out on the lake tonight after work....saw bearbait, who spent the night monday and tues....wow.....hardco re.....
he caught a few yellow perch....one was 14"....and a few lakers i think...
the conditions are improving....waaay better than sat and sunday....still slush out there, but its hardening up
should be a good weekend for fishing....
tippin'
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Tippin are you planning to move your house to the north end?
Where is bearbait located? I'll stop in and see him sometime....hoping to get out on Friday and Saturday if possible. Still waiting for my visa.
JIGGIN.
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bearbit is just west of us.. small house with the american flag...he said he wont be out till sunday.
...bucktail will be out friday he said with a guy who works for him..
we still like our spot...will stay till it dries up....(with fish....lol)
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bearbit is just west of us.. small house with the american flag...he said he wont be out till sunday.
...bucktail will be out friday he said with a guy who works for him..
we still like our spot...will stay till it dries up....(with fish....lol)
That's right. NEVER leave fish to find fish!
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I just uploaded a pic of Bucky with his laker...guess I don't need to post it now!
Went out today after work for a couple of hours. Someone was messing with my jig but not being serious about eating.
Bearbait stopped over to chat. He's all set up for a little camping trip out there. I'm jealous. What a short commute to work for me! Maybe I will try to work that hardside in for next year. Hmmmm...
Paredneckinnh, (I had to read that a couple of times but I get it now lol)
I've never fished off the boat launch, I don't know how the depths are there. If you're a walker, there are places scattered around the roads that you can pull off and walk through. What are you targeting?
I was just out trying new areas no target fish just fish.LOL old school no camara just drill and hope for the best right now. thank you for the info
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The boat launch (as you know now) is very shallow for quite a ways out. Quite a ways out.
The house that you saw straight out from the boat launch is Laker Taker's. He is in 35 fow for example. Once you find bottom dropping off, your all set as it goes straight down, try finding the spot about 17 fow and a slight ways from it, it gets deeper. Fish there. Let your jig slide down the deep water and jig it back to under your hole. Cover more bottom ground that way.
Anywhere you were sounds like it would be good spot for rainbows however. Maybe alittle deeper would be good.
My suggestion is cut a hole, sound it (check the depth) and look down your hole to see what bottom looks like, then set up (there is good visibility in the lake). If you dont have a underwater camera, fish in about 17 fow, you will be able to see bottom very good. You could also go towards the left coming out of the boat launch into Hornet's cove, it drops off there as you head towards Belle Island. Going towards the right coming out of the boat launch is very shallow.
Good luck.
JIGGIN.
Thanks Jiggin might try it on sat. friend backed out on going to derby for saterday so might try it alone. no camara just really getting started into the ice fishing thing any special jigs for the lake I mainly use minnow like jiggs and pimples for tip up a large shinner hooked through the head.
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Pimples and bucktail jigs tip with cut bait work good. I'd go for smelt instead of the shiner more expensive bit Mich better in my opinion buts its just my 2 cents good luck
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Tippin,
What time does the "Little Shanty Food Shack" open? What's on the menu this weekend? Are you delivering? ;D
Capt. Black
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Great job to all you circus freaks out there! I always forget to look on this thread and then hafta catch up... You guys always look to be havin a blast. You guys are what its all about. Oh yea.... start catching some more rainbows I cant get enough of them things!
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Tippin,
What time does the "Little Shanty Food Shack" open? What's on the menu this weekend? Are you delivering? ;D
Capt. Black
the "food shack" is always open..... come on buy....no deliverys...takes away from fishing!!....
me and buck-tail discussed this weekends menu.....sat. is the "standard breakfast"
sunday will be chicken thighs with mash potatos...and a veggie.....
wait till newfound derby.......were going all out.....
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For breakfast we are having Breakfast Burritos with Hashbrown Casserole.
For lunch we have Buffalo Wings and Meatball Sliders.
For dinner we are having Chargrilled Ribeye Steak with Bacon and Molasses butter served with red onion and blue cheese mashed Yukon Gold potatoes. For veggie we have grilled asparagus with dill hollandaise.
Did I miss anything? ;D
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Did I miss anything? ;D
Toilet paper, Amodium AD and Rolaids.
JIGGIN.
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For breakfast we are having Breakfast Burritos with Hashbrown Casserole.
For lunch we have Buffalo Wings and Meatball Sliders.
For dinner we are having Chargrilled Ribeye Steak with Bacon and Molasses butter served with red onion and blue cheese mashed Yukon Gold potatoes. For veggie we have grilled asparagus with dill hollandaise.
Did I miss anything? ;D
ohhhh sounds good..yum......maybe trout-freak deliverse............o h wait a minute!....
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Toilet paper, Amodium AD and Rolaids.
JIGGIN.
Sounds like JIGGIN- has a sensitive tummy... Hopefully it won't give you the problems in Brazil that you had in Korea. Ugh!
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ohhhh sounds good..yum......maybe trout-freak deliverse............o h wait a minute!....
I'll be up and running tomorrow. No delivery. No reservations. No credit cards.
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Thanks JIGGIN
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Maaan....I'm gonna miss you guys Saturday. What's for lunch Sunday? lol
Seriously, I'll miss you guys. Well, maybe not. I'm a pretty good shot with a bow. ;D
I'll be out cusk fishing Saturday night. If anyone is cooking let me know. ;)
By the way Jiggin, you have started quite the trend. Frog used to wake up in the morning yelling "LMB!!!! Last night Troutfreak I.M.'ed me on Facebook, and the first thing he said was "Hey Guinea, LMB!" Thanks, buddy. :P
When are you leaving Jiggin? I've gotta find out when I can call CH behind your back. She's hoarding the keys to your stuff. Yessah, it's girls night out fishin!!!!!
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Well got the house out with no problem from cummings to hornets cove. saw a few buzz by on the camera but no hits. so glad to be out of the wind and enjoying my bobhouse. will be out sat. and sunday. Maybe friday night to sat. ill be talkin to ya...............Green Hornet
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By the way Jiggin, you have started quite the trend. Frog used to wake up in the morning yelling "LMB!!!! Last night Troutfreak I.M.'ed me on Facebook, and the first thing he said was "Hey Guinea, LMB!" Thanks, buddy. :P
When are you leaving Jiggin? I've gotta find out when I can call CH behind your back. She's hoarding the keys to your stuff. Yessah, it's girls night out fishin!!!!!
Guinea! UCLMB's Too. Your welcome. They're always here for ya.
Still haven't gotten my visa for Brazil yet. Long story.
You can call CH anytime in front of me, behind my back, between my legs, by my sack, near my crack...however, whenever or where ever you wanna attack. (lamp on).
Girls night out sounds like fun....take videos for me.....I'll do the same. (my usual videos when I travel).
Sorry to hear your not fishing this weekend. I know the feeling.
JIGGIN.
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For breakfast we are having Breakfast Burritos with Hashbrown Casserole.
For lunch we have Buffalo Wings and Meatball Sliders.
For dinner we are having Chargrilled Ribeye Steak with Bacon and Molasses butter served with red onion and blue cheese mashed Yukon Gold potatoes. For veggie we have grilled asparagus with dill hollandaise.
Did I miss anything? ;D
Toilet paper, Amodium AD and Rolaids.
JIGGIN.
With that menu better double up(triple up?) on the toilet paper. The rumbling alone will scare all the fish over to us. ;D I'd love to come by Tippin but we are entertaining a LARGE group on the dark side. Maybe sample the menu, or add to it, during the Newfound Derby. Talk to ya on 5.5. ;)
Capt. Black
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I can't Friggin stop laughing! :roflmao:
Jiggin, you should be writing for Hallmark!
NB
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02/11/2011
Decided to take the day off and head to the bob house. Celebrating VD today as I wont be around on Monday. (got CH a little surprise.....I know what your thinking Capt. Black, that one's not a surprise anymore after 25 years) got her some new pretty bucktails.
Update later....on the fishing that is.
JIGGIN.
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Congrats on your Maniac Status Capt, Not surprised though, Thats a Handy trait to have as a Ring Leader under the Big Top !! :thumbsup: :roflmao:
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Congrats on your Maniac Status Capt, Not surprised though, Thats a Handy trait to have as a Ring Leader under the Big Top !! :thumbsup: :roflmao:
Surf,
Thanks, but no ring leader, just proudly one of the clowns. :cookoo: :woot:
Jiggin,
I can't comment on CH's bucktail. ;) Good luck out there today. You out tomorrow? Get your visa?
Capt. Black
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Thanks Laker Taker for the hole you drilled, I really did not want to chisel!
Sippin n Jiggin
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02/11/2011
On the way to work today had the sudden urge to stop at the bait box, pick up a sucker and head out fishing. Celebrate VD a couple of days early with CH. Very quite day but nice. Not too much wind and cold to keep things buttoned up.
Loaded up the truck and got some smelt at Newfound Groceries.
It was cold this morning -6F at the lake. Saw a bunch of lakers on the camera but couldn't get a hook in em. Kept having problems with the new Cabela' panning camera so turned it off for a bit. While Walter was over visiting, CH set the hook and brought up a 25" laker. Her biggest ever with no camera help. Caught it on one of her new "pretty" bucktails, blue in color with sucker meat. She had me take a quick picture and let it go. We saw some very big lakers on the camera today late in the afternoon.
She also got one small cusk in the evening around 6 pm.
Had dinner and cusked fished till about 8 pm. Unbelievable night out, perfect for sleeping out in the bob house. No wind, cold 10F and all the stars out. Still some slush out there under the snow where it hasn't been packed down.
Spit Fire stopped by for a visit while out checking on his house. Apple pie....almost hear it calling me.
Bucktail and crew came out and caught a very big yellow perch and a nice pickerel. Of course they had the colossal breakfast too. Tippin joined them late in the day.
Hoping to get out for a few hours tomorrow morning.
JIGGIN.
CH's biggest fish yet. Nice healthy laker. Made her day (and mine).
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/CH25incher2112011.jpg)
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nice one ch !!!!
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That's a pretty looking laker makes me depressed everytime I see these fish.....I wish someone told me this having kids thing would cut into my hunting/fishing time....unfortunately my wife disagrees with me that s 15 month old can man a jig stick...only been out a few times this year...enough of my rant good luck to everyone in the rotary Derby and keep the pics coming.
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Nice job CH. How to show those guys how to fish. ;D Heading out shortly, talk to ya on 5.5.
Capt. Black
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Way to go CH, Nice Laker ! It doesn't get much better then that ! You folks are getting it done this season, Congrats and thanks for sharing the good times with us ! :thumbsup: :icefish: Good luck and Stay Safe out there, We'll see ya at the Derby !
Surf and LLT
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unfortunately my wife disagrees with me that s 15 month old can man a jig stick...only been out a few times this year
My 18mo old has been out on almost every trip this season without ANY problems! What I do for/with (when alone) her is I leave both kids in the truck. I run out onto the lake where I want to fish and set the portable and get it warmed up. I then run back and get both kids dressed. I take the car seat with us and when I get out to the portable, I put the car seat on a chair and then strap the baby back in. As long as she has food or a bottle, she never makes a peep! As long as you make certain the baby is not cold......bring the child with you!
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ya thats a real nice laker u got there!!!..congrats!
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Just got in from the lake. Caught three today, 2 salmon and 1 laker. All were released. Nice day out until the wind picked up. Tired and headed to wrestle the couch.
Capt. Black
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Some reason Capt. Black, I couldn't pick you up on the radio.
Good job on the laker.
JIGGIN.
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Nice to see all catching fish this weekend.
Nice Laker CH.
NB
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Awesome CH!
Hey if anyone feels adventurous our bob house is stuck in slush, we have tried a four wheeler, snowmobile, and pushing! If anyone has ideas on how to move it closer to shore that would be awesome. The house is off of Wellington bright orange. At this point I would pay $$ to have someone get the thing out!
Sippin n Jiggin
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Some reason Capt. Black, I couldn't pick you up on the radio.
Good job on the laker.
JIGGIN.
Two radios were dead, forgot to charge them up. By then the radio was playing music and the party was hearty. Stayed out till dark and went in. Seven of us fishing and more than a few visitors. Vinny came by for a beer and to chat. Not many fish were caught by our neighbors. The salmon looked very healthy but short, about 12-14 in. Good luck on your trip, hope your back for the derby.
Capt. Black
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2/12/11 Sat-- Fished all day. Managed 2 lakers and lost a couple,too. There were tons of fish on the camera but you had to work at keeping them interested. Very few that were aggressive. Spam and eggs for breakfast and Steak tips for lunch. Didn't feel like puttin on a big spread since I was by myself.
2/13/11 Sun--- Fished til about 1. Saw many fewer lakers on the camera today. There were just coming through slowly and weren't interested in hitting the jigs. I had a shot at 1 laker that was aggressive, but he bit the leader, bit the head on the jig and picked up the tail. Then he smacked my line and was outta there. That was it.
Thanks to Bucktail for giving Maggot and me a ride off the ice today!
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Jack your house up and then break a path with the sled to where u want to go and then let it freeze over that's what I did and it worked
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buck-tail started off the weekend friday by catching a 20" pickeral......19"laker....and a 15" yellow perch..(1/2" shy of the state record)..
he didnt have the camera, so no pics.....
then the weekend was real slow!.....but we are ice fisherman...we know with the "up" times....there must also be "down" times..
and with patients and persistence those down times will pay off...
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cusk lines..
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buck-tails chicken dinner.....with mashed potatoes, and spinach..
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Awesome CH!
Hey if anyone feels adventurous our bob house is stuck in slush, we have tried a four wheeler, snowmobile, and pushing! If anyone has ideas on how to move it closer to shore that would be awesome. The house is off of Wellington bright orange. At this point I would pay $$ to have someone get the thing out!
Sippin n Jiggin
Where you headed with it? I could come take a look and be able to tell you i could get it out. Im fishing most of the day tommorow, and wont be back till sat. if not sunday. Just message me and let me know your status..
On another note i managed to move my house into another spot today, did have some activity which i was looking for. none landed but givin it hell tomm. GREEN HORNET(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/dugmore29/weddingandtruck143.jpg)
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Its been tough for me to get out on the ice only the 2nd time this year but had some luck with the bows. Caught 2 nice fat rainbows in 8 FOW, one on a tip up with smelt and the other on a lure tipped with a smelt. Both bows came from the same hole, one on Saturday and the other on Sunday and both were released to hopefully be caught on either 2/26 or 2/27 ;). The funny thing is I put some salmon eggs down the hole on Saturday and those eggs were still there on Sunday but the cut bait was all gone - thinking cusk came in at night.
I also caught one 18 inch laker which I kept to eat and the belly was loaded with smelt. There were 7 smelt inside the stomach and all of them were completely intact. The laker was just gorging on fish and ate up my bucktail in 30 FOW.
My daughter got her first taste of the ice - couldn't convince her to take off the "fake fish" off her "princess fishing rod but she had a blast anyways.
Jigging rod is 24 inches
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my boot is 12inches
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My daughter
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Priceless memories there and a "fisher-woman" for life. Nice pics.
Cheers & Tight Lines!!!
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My daughter got her first taste of the ice - couldn't convince her to take off the "fake fish" off her "princess fishing rod but she had a blast anyways.
She's quite a catch. Nice job getting her out there. Good looking bows.
Capt. Black
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Great Looking Rainbows Savage! That's a very cute pic of your little girl (I assume?) Glad to see you both had a nice day! :)
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ask and you shall recieve I guess huh? I said I wanted to see more bows and bang! Nice job, those are beauties.
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sweeeeeet lookin bows!....look like real fatties!...congrats!
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We wanted to go over towards Cummings Beach. But at this point I am good with the Wellington shore. We did pack down a trail, I hope it is freezing that might make things easier.
Thanks!
Where you headed with it? I could come take a look and be able to tell you i could get it out. Im fishing most of the day tommorow, and wont be back till sat. if not sunday. Just message me and let me know your status..
On another note i managed to move my house into another spot today, did have some activity which i was looking for. none landed but givin it hell tomm. GREEN HORNET(http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q34/dugmore29/weddingandtruck143.jpg)
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Jack your house up and then break a path with the sled to where u want to go and then let it freeze over that's what I did and it worked
Thanks!
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Great Looking Rainbows Savage! That's a very cute pic of your little girl (I assume?) Glad to see you both had a nice day! :)
Yes it is my daughter - in the training mode -I have her bring the bait bucket in and sometimes they will give me a bakers dozen of smelt ;D
The rainbows in Newfound over the last 3 years have really taken. Not sure if they are a special breed, they seem to double in size in one year. I remember reading an article last fall about genetically modified salmon (see the link if you want) as a way to keep up with the demand.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/foodanddrinknews/7983700/Fast-growing-GM-salmon-safe-to-be-farmed-and-eaten.html#
They sure are fun to catch and fight like crazy, be back out there this weekend, and unlike this past weekend I expect the wind to kick up like a mother!
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unlike this past weekend I expect the wind to kick up like a mother!
Don't have to wait until the weekend up here for the wind....I bet we are blowing 20mph right now! :'(
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nice day out there for a kite ! ;D
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nice day out there for a kite ! ;D
Or Jet Sled sailing. ;D
Capt. Black
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All the houses I saw were still upright at lunch....even your's Tippy. ;)
I was out cusk fishin till 4:30 a.m. Sat/Sun. Got one nibble lol.
Had to take the kid somewhere Sunday, then came back and helped move Ladybug's place a bit north...17 fow...we'll see. The spot I liked is already taken by the house that looks like he has a boundary line around it with those stakes all around.
So I fished at the Honeymoon Suite for a few hours after work yesterday. I see they jacked it waaaay up! This is good....4" of water won't even touch the runners!
I'll probably be out tomorrow afternoon too. I should bring a sleeping bag and stay over...never mind my week of couch surfing; I'm going bobhouse surfing! ;D
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So I fished at the Honeymoon Suite for a few hours after work yesterday. I see they jacked it waaaay up! This is good....4" of water won't even touch the runners!
I thought they were putting in a cellar!!! :woot: They may not meet code without front steps. ;) Have fun Guinea.
Capt. Black
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I thought they were putting in a cellar!!!
I took a spin over to Cedar Pond here in Milan and those folks I bet are having a bad day! I wish I had a camera with me! It looked like they all (50+) shacks are frozen in!
So after seeing that, I took a ride past Pontook and saw that someone stood a 10' birch tree up and screwed a backboard and basketball hoop up! The court was not plowed so I wonder how difficult it would be to dribble a ball sober, forget about after a few pops!
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All the houses I saw were still upright at lunch....even your's Tippy.
thx for checking.....i also checked when i got outa work @ 4:00 and she seemed fine, but man that wind was probably the worst ive seen this
season.......will be out this friday with buck-tail 1/2 a day on sat... then back to a full day on sunday....then its nefound derby time!!!!..
i think im gonna spend fri, and sat. night out there for the derby.....im gonna jig up a nice cusk....i can feel it!!!..lol
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thx for checking.....i also checked when i got outa work @ 4:00 and she seemed fine, but man that wind was probably the worst ive seen this
season.......will be out this friday with buck-tail 1/2 a day on sat... then back to a full day on sunday....then its nefound derby time!!!!..
i think im gonna spend fri, and sat. night out there for the derby.....im gonna jig up a nice cusk....i can feel it!!!..lol
Yes. I was just thinking yesterday that it is almost DERBY TIME!! Lotsa prep to do between getting food and bait together. Hopefully have the atv running by then, too. Taking Friday off from work to get ready. Probably be out there Fri night cusking. I'll be out this weekend not sure what times.
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Can you folks tell me, is Wellington open to park there ? Good luck to all out there this coming weekend !
Surf
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Can you folks tell me, is Wellington open to park there ? Good luck to all out there this coming weekend !
Surf
Yes it is..
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Thanks for the info, I appreciate it ! Good luck out there this weekend !
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Yes. I was just thinking yesterday that it is almost DERBY TIME!! Lotsa prep to do between getting food and bait together. Hopefully have the atv running by then, too. Taking Friday off from work to get ready. Probably be out there Fri night cusking. I'll be out this weekend not sure what times.
Can't wait. I'll be out sometime Friday the 25th through Sunday the 27th. Good friends, good food, good times.
Capt. Black
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i will be up with some fellas to try my luck.
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Can't wait. I'll be out sometime Friday the 25th through Sunday the 27th. Good friends, good food, good times.
Capt. Black
see ya on the "DarkSide",Capt. B !!!!Ready to rock 'n roll!(Maybe Guniea will show up with my DRAGON hat so I can catch a big one!)hint-hint ,Ms Guniea! ;)
as they say... flllagggggg!!
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LLT, the dragon hat is still in my car....if you want I could run it down tomorrow afternoon...
Went to the Honeymoon Suite after work yesterday...wind had knocked it off the blocking. I can't move an 8x8 by myself and my chisel isn't strong enough to jack it up (hint hint...they should leave me a jack out there.... ;) )
So after I cleaned up the mess I jigged outside in what used to be the inside hole...about 6:30 I pulled up a cusk! It wasn't huge, but Newfound did NOT skunk me this year. ;D
I have pix, but I haven't been home to load them in the computer. And it looks even smaller in the pic!
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I'm heading up soon, so I can fish Friday.
I'd like to move the house approx. 2-300 yards south of Whit. Shores.
I don't plan on traveling through the channel, but wonder how the ice is going around the west side of Mayhem I. then east across the lake to S. Whit. Shores?
I'll be around late afternoon/early evening Thurs. if anyone needs any assistance.
NB
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good morning newfound circus clowns. Hey Guinea how ya doing? I heard you meet the knuckleheads at my house this last weekend, I hope you made out alive. I'll be headed up for the weekend for anyone who wants to stop by and have a cocktail. bearbait
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lol Bearbait...I didn't go over to the house...although I heard that one guy got wet and was jiggin in his boxers! (His radio name is Nekkid Ginger, it has been decided).
I'm gonna go out for a coupla hours after work, maybe set some cusk lines....maybe I'll stop by if you're up.
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What a day, weather wise, on the ice yesterday. No fish were caught but we still managed to have FUN. We also had some good laughs with the Green Ghost. :callcops: At least I think he was laughing with us and not at us. :woot: Got both bobhouses moved and jacked up. Thanks for the offer to help Guinea, but we had 5 of us. Thought we heard you briefly on 5.5, tried to answer but you must have gone out of range. Been having trouble with my radios all year, not sure what's up. >:(
Capt. Black
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Has anyone gone out off wellington today ? We're thinking about setting up in front of Sugarloaf, in close to try and keep the portable from getting beat in the wind. Just curious if someone has ridden that shoreline recently ? Any Feedback would be greatly appreciated ! Good luck to everyone out there this Weekend ! :tipup: :icefish:
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Has anyone gone out off wellington today ? We're thinking about setting up in front of Sugarloaf, in close to try and keep the portable from getting beat in the wind. Just curious if someone has ridden that shoreline recently ? Any Feedback would be greatly appreciated ! Good luck to everyone out there this Weekend ! :tipup: :icefish:
I haven't seen anybody there past the light house going north on West Shore Road (I 'm thinking your refering to Big Sugarloaf down at the ledges). I was fishing just north on the downside of sugarloaf last week and it wasn't bad. A couple of my holes were high and dry and then 30 feet away, I would be standing in slop >:(
As far as pressure ridges along the shoreline right there, none to speak of - you just might find some slop areas. A couple of sleds last week came by and you could see when they would hit the crap snow ice - there back end would go right down.
Hope that helps
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Has anyone gone out off wellington today ?
Surf,
We haven't been by Wellington but the Green Ghost came for a visit and I think he launches out of Wellington. The snow was compacted and good for traveling by sled or 4 wheeler. We pulled 2 houses yesterday with no problem. Hope this helps.
Capt. Black
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Thanks for the reports guys, I appreciate it ! The Cusk Cowboys came in off Winni and it had all turned to deep wet Slop out there ! I hope it stiffens up enough to get out to the ledges tomorrow ! We'll try get over to the Dark side Capt and say Howdy !
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I'll give you a shout, Surf. Not sure if the radio will have the range, but I'll give it a try anyway. I'm still on the north end of the island.
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Had to go get the tarp to cover the sled and the portable, we loaded them up tonight to save time in the morning, Pouring here now !! :%$#!:
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went out today with buck-tail.... what a warm day....i couldnt wait for the sun to go down cuz you could here the ice melting
still it was nice to fish without all those extra layers of close...hung out with bear-bait most of the day...set our cusk lines....
bucktail is in deep water , and im in shallow...and while buck-tail was cooking breakfast, his "rattle reel" rattled up a 18" laker
good to see "newfound blood-hound" too ........guinni was jiggin' for the cusks when we left......hardcore!!
gonne give em hell tomorrow!!...........tippin'
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Was out on Thursday and it was beautiful out caught a few Lakers too in only a few hours. Seems they're in 30-40 fow. The snow was pretty packed down from the snow mobile trails not sire what its like after the slop plus do I see snow on Derby weekend?
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I'm not out today. Tomorrow we have our annual family day on the ice. I'll be out with my nieces and nephews (14 of them) for our annual ice fishing day. Hopefully take some pictures to post. My 6 year old nephew told me he's dying for a "hotdog cooked on the ice". Should be a fun day. @)
Capt. Black
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No posts since yesterday morning =
1. The wind destroyed everyone and each person's face looks like shoe leather
2. The fishing was on and is still on
I hope its number 2. I'm going to try my luck this evening and tomorrow morning with a "secert" lure I have been working on for the upcoming derby ::)
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Sat 2/19/11--- Wind was brutal. Pretty comfy in the shack, though. Must have seen 30 or more fish on the camera, but I could not get any of them to hit. I tried several lures, jigs, baits, etc. Pretty frustrating to say the least. Beerhog came over and helped me block my house back up as it had blown off the blocks.
Spending this week getting ready for the derby. Have Friday off from work, so I'll be out there.
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Went out Fri. with an old friend.
Only 2 flags all day long in 3 different spots around the lake.
We pulled in a 20" 3lb 10oz rainbow caught in 3' of water with medium smelt on tip-up.
Green Ghost had a chance to check it out. It was the only rainbow caught this year by someone I fish with, so it was kept for table-fare.
On the way back home, stopped by and said hi to Guinea.
Too windy yesterday and this morning to venture out there. I'll wait for this wind to die down, then time to move the shack.
Kids on vaca this week, so I'll be fishing every morning.(provided this wind dies to less than 10mph.)
Should be a great Derby weekend.
Cheers,
NB
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Just wondering where I can pick up a ticket for the derby next weekend? This will be my first time fishing this one
Thanks
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Tickets can be purchased ($15/ea) at Newfound Trading Post in Bristol or Franklin. Or any Alexandria Volunteer Fire Dept member.
I believe that this year they can also be purchased at Newfound Grocery in Bridgewater.
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Went out Fri. with an old friend.
Only 2 flags all day long in 3 different spots around the lake.
We pulled in a 20" 3lb 10oz rainbow caught in 3' of water with medium smelt on tip-up.
Green Ghost had a chance to check it out. It was the only rainbow caught this year by someone I fish with, so it was kept for table-fare.
On the way back home, stopped by and said hi to Guinea.
Too windy yesterday and this morning to venture out there. I'll wait for this wind to die down, then time to move the shack.
Kids on vaca this week, so I'll be fishing every morning.(provided this wind dies to less than 10mph.)
Should be a great Derby weekend.
Cheers,
NB
That's a nice rainbow, NB! That would have fetched a little dough for sure if it was Derby weekend!
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02/19/2011
Like Aerosmith said.....I'Mmmm BACK.....I'm back in saddle againnnn......I'M BAAAAAACK!!!
Just got home from Brazil. Heading out tomorrow at some point. Pretty tired right now. More stories later about the trip once I get on the lake.
Thanks to those that checked on the house for me. I appreciate it alot.
JIGGIN.
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Welcome Back Jiggin! Hope your trip went well?
Congrats on the Rainbow NB! Sounds like a nice one...any pics?
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Welcome Back Jiggin! Hope your trip went well?
Congrats on the Rainbow NB! Sounds like a nice one...any pics?
Guinea took one.
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02/19/2011
Like Aerosmith said.....I'Mmmm BACK.....I'm back in saddle againnnn......I'M BAAAAAACK!!!
JIGGIN.
Welcome back. It was pretty quiet on the radio this weekend. The wind was some kind of fierce today I can only guess how bad it was yesterday. No fish caught but all the kids got a try at jiggin in the suite. Beerhog must have been catching them all, from what I heard. Made some repairs to the shack, had some wind damage. It will have to wait till Friday for more extensive work. Resting up for the derby, bought my ticket today.
Capt. Black
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We ran into Laker Taker at Wellington this morning, thanks for the "hide behind Bell" tip, It saved the day for us ! :thumbsup: We set up on a rock/sand hump and watched schools of smelt cruise by, No Trout, Just Smelt ! Hooked up with Guinea and concluded the Dragon hat rescue mission, Thanks to the Circus for the help, LLT is a mighty happy camper now !! ;D I Swiss Cheesed the hump and the channel and the three of us Jigged hard for 6 hours, tried everything in the tackle boxes, Nada, zip, zilch ! Oh well, that why its called fishin, instead of catchin ! :roflmao: We managed to stay out of the wind and it was a beautiful day out there ! Hopefully we can get out there for the derby ! Good luck out there folks ! We met fishing fun 2, Hope I got it right Alan ! ;D More great Circus folk ! Tough to chat on the radio when its sitting on the tying bench at home ! :unsure: :whistle: :roflmao:
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put in a three day weekend this weekend....started out well, and finished well not soo well ...we caught some cusk, and bucktail got a few lakers....he's slayin' them on the tip-ups....and we had good company come and visit.. bloodhound,bearbait,gunnie,and neighbor rob.. and oh yeah good food!!
but with the good we took some bad, we lost two cabelas panning cameras, and a jiffy propane auger....first the cameras....buck-tail's got the blue screen of death that says..."happy fishing"......we pulled up the camera, and it had water in it......TOAST!........mine just wont turn on...maybe a fuse..
the auger has a design flaw in the "fuel line" into the regulater......the regulater is able to move around but the fuel line is stiff, wich causes the line to crack..
also they use teflon tape on the threads....i learned that teflon tape is used for water, and air....gas needs a special paste.....still a good auger if we can figure this out......starts on every first pull
luckily we have "back-ups", and we are ready.....and moving for the derby on friday!!
here is some pics........
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Hi Jiggin-nice to see ya back(how did that TSA patdown " thang" work for ya???? :o ;D ) Hey Alan-thanks for picking up Guniea for us-woman would have made it back before we could return trip for her-little and quick,ain't she?she was pickin em up and puttin them down for sure!)
Hey Tippin?????WHERE is the rest of that CUSK?(or should we ask?)
awesome fish either way...just hope it wasn't on that plate of food! :icefish: :thumbsup: :woot:
Can't WAIT for next weekend-so I can get slammed by that wonderful Newfound Winds(and hopefully slam the fish too!)
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THANK YOU GUNIEA FOR THE DRAGON MISSION!You are my hero...I wanna be just like you when I grow up! :clap: :bow: :blink:
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02/19/2011
Like Aerosmith said.....I'Mmmm BACK.....I'm back in saddle againnnn......I'M BAAAAAACK!!!
Just got home from Brazil. Heading out tomorrow at some point. Pretty tired right now. More stories later about the trip once I get on the lake.
Thanks to those that checked on the house for me. I appreciate it alot.
JIGGIN.
EEEEkkkkkk...oops... nice to have you return safe and sound! ;D ;)
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I thought I heard Jiggin on the radio today! Was that you? I texted CH and she said you were on the way home...I assumed she meant on the plane. Good to have ya back brutha! ;D
NB, I just got my internet going a few minutes ago (grrr Comcast!) so I'll post the pic tomorrow. Thank you for drilling my cusk line holes...that chisel was gonna take a while!
Fished Saturday with Jonesy in his holey chilly house...he pulled up a 21" laker (pic tomorrow). I left there and headed over for cocktails with Bearbait and (here's a new name) Babooshka. Babooshka is a wonderful cook and we are now engaged. Well, he didn't say no.... ;)
I had a blast hanging out with them. Awesome, fun guys. Bearbait rode me back to shore (it was a windy walk out...the walk in after the cocktails would have been extra fun lol!). The silly man hit a snow dune and dumped us over on the sled. It was actually pretty funny!
And you know today's story...Surf and LLT out at Belle Isle....I managed to jig up my dead shiner that fell off my bucktail with my kastmaster. That's all I got. 18" shiner. It's always a good time with those two, even without the fish! Plus I got to give Surf a good-ol' Newfound punch for missing one! ;D
And yes, thanks to Alan (Fishin4fun, was it?) for picking me up on my jaunt back to shore.
Lotsa stuff to do before next weekend....yay derby!
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Bearbait rode me back to shore
I thought this was a family site? Tried to call you on 5.5. Talked to tippin so the radio is working. We'll be out Friday-Sunday. Can't wait. Glad Surf and LLT got to experience the Newfound wind. Thanks for the pic of Captain Black.
Capt. Black
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I thought this was a family site? Tried to call you on 5.5. Talked to tippin so the radio is working. We'll be out Friday-Sunday. Can't wait. Glad Surf and LLT got to experience the Newfound wind. Thanks for the pic of Captain Black.
Capt. Black
we are NOT going there,Capt.Black...and Guinea: you had and 18" shiner?where the heck did ya get that?Our smelt weren't that big(did ya toss him down the hole and feed him till it got "just the right size for bragging rights"?)... ;D
it was a great day anyway-espically with the Dragon back home!
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Okay, here goes...trying pix again...
This should be Newfound's buddy and his bow (oops forgot his name)
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And this is Jonesy on Saturday with the 21" laker
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Captain, I never heard you call. But I did smoke some of that Captain Black. I don't know why. Maybe Captain Morgan talked me into it. ;)
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Stud bow! Almost skamania steely looking! Congrats!
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nice fish!....sweet lookin bow
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I thought this was a family site? Tried to call you on 5.5. Talked to tippin so the radio is working. We'll be out Friday-Sunday. Can't wait. Glad Surf and LLT got to experience the Newfound wind. Thanks for the pic of Captain Black.
Capt. Black
I was going to say something, but I held back. I figured someone would pipe up and not let that one go!! ;D ;D
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Hmmm...I recall Troutfreak getting a ride onto the lake a little further back in this thread.... :P
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Hmmm...I recall Troutfreak getting a ride onto the lake a little further back in this thread.... :P
It was "ride off"!!
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It was "ride off"!!
He took a ride "off" the ice. Thankfully no one "rode him off the ice". >:D :nono:
Capt. Black
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But I did smoke some of that Captain Black.
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JIGGIN.
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Pipe tobacco!!! Sheesh you guys are relentless!
You'll slip up and say something one of these days, and I'll be right there to let ya know. >:D ;)
I can't catch a break...you should see the facebook comments my own family made about me holding my cusk!
p.s. hi Jiggin! Good to have you back. When are you getting on the lake this week?
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p.s. hi Jiggin! Good to have you back. When are you getting on the lake this week?
Wondering what was going on out there.....thanks for the clarification. I saw that and was like wow....you smoked capt. black.....Is that what they call it now a days? I had all kinds of vision dancing through my head. Think I saw a movie like that once....It was "Bobhouse Gurls gone wild" or something like that. What is going on with you Guinea? Kidding, I know you better than that. Just the wording but I had to question it so they rest of IS knew what you were talking about.
Going out either Weds night or Thursday morning. Coming home Sunday or Monday.
Was planning to go out today but had a meeting to discuss my trip from this past week. No day off for me.
JIGGIN.
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Thanks guinea, I appreciate the cover up. The weather folks down here are calling for "a mix" in the north country, anyone up there have a better idea what friday morning is looking like?
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Wondering what was going on out there.....thanks for the clarification. I saw that and was like wow....
JIGGIN.
That's what happens when the ringmaster goes away. ;D Good thing your back or this thread would have been out of control. ;)
Capt. Black
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This year's Derby is kind of bittersweet for me. Sweet, because its this weekend and I will be out there. But my long time derby partner, Maggot, will not be out there this year. He was the one that got me "hooked" on Newfound. Anyways, last week he fell off a log chipper while trying to make a repair and broke several ribs. One of which, he broke last year. This is the first Newfound Derby he has missed since they have been having it. Hopefully he gets better and can get back out there for the last part of the season. :(
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Thats sucks. Hopefully he gets better quick. If you need a drink or a bite to eat come on by we'll be there.
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Guinea, is your friend still looking for a wood stove? Let me know and I'll get the info to either you or him.
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Get well soon, Maggot!
Sorry to hear he won't make it this weekend. :(
Bearbait, I'll pm ya.
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This year's Derby is kind of bittersweet for me. Sweet, because its this weekend and I will be out there. But my long time derby partner, Maggot, will not be out there this year. He was the one that got me "hooked" on Newfound. Anyways, last week he fell off a log chipper while trying to make a repair and broke several ribs. One of which, he broke last year. This is the first Newfound Derby he has missed since they have been having it. Hopefully he gets better and can get back out there for the last part of the season. :(
If you get bored you can come over to the dark side. I'll be out Friday-Sunday. Hope he heals quick.
Capt. Black
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I want to use this 2000Th post to wish all of the Newfound Circus Folk Good luck and Big Fish for this weekends NF Derby ! Both LLT and myself, Really Appreciate the Hospitality and Camaraderie that has been shown to us on our trips to the Circus ! Hope to see everyone on the ice this weekend and meet even more members of this merry band of Marauders known as the New Found Circus !! :thumbsup: :roflmao:
Surf and LLT
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Congrats Surflizard - I'm still a rookie at the posting
Well I looked at the lake and said - F&%$ braving the elements all day, so I went to my Unlce's and grandfathers bobhouse and enjoyed the warmth. Fished Sunday afternoon into the evening and Monday am till around 1pm and caught a SUCKER!!! :woot:
Yup, caught this baby on a bucktail tipped with a smelt in 40 fow. My uncle had a rattle line down roughly 4 feet away with some cut bait on it but my jigging motion must have been irrestible. I put back the perfect laker bait back down the hole. Other than that, got nothing but had fun watching the anemometer holding at 20-35mph NW winds!
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Surf,
Congrats. Your a real "maniac" with 2000 posts. See you guys this weekend.
Capt. Black
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Congrats on 2000 Tony and I can't think of a better place to make #2000 than with the Circus!
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Well I looked at the lake and said - F&%$ braving the elements all day, so I went to my Unlce's and grandfathers bobhouse and enjoyed the warmth. Fished Sunday afternoon into the evening and Monday am till around 1pm and caught a SUCKER!!! :woot:
Yup, caught this baby on a bucktail tipped with a smelt in 40 fow. My uncle had a rattle line down roughly 4 feet away with some cut bait on it but my jigging motion must have been irrestible. I put back the perfect laker bait back down the hole. Other than that, got nothing but had fun watching the anemometer holding at 20-35mph NW winds!
Too funny! The lake holds some very big suckers in the 5+ lb range. Your right perfect laker bait. Would be nice to catch one either on Friday or Saturday and save yourself some money on buying suckers, fresh from the lake, cant beat that.
Interesting house roof design, "chuck wagon" type? Looks light too.
Dont blame you for getting outta the cold / wind.
JIGGIN.
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hello all wish i had better news but iam sitting in concord hospital my fatherinlaw is in icu and not doing to well he was so pumped for the derby anyway would like everybody here to say a prayer for him i will try to get out this weekend for a little bit but not sure at this point anyway good luck to all this weekend oh and dont go to jiggins house he is gonna stink real bad come sunday lol stay safe
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Sorry to hear laker_taker. Thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Capt. Black
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you also LakerTaker.
NB
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Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you and yours Laker Taker.
Surf and LLT
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laker_ Taker...we send all well wishes and prayers to your father-in-law,and all the family at this time and always.Will have you all in our thoughts and hearts.
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Good Luck with your father in law Laker Taker, Hope he gets well soon...Thoughts/prayers on their way to the Big Man...Take Care...
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wont be the same without you there laker-taker....take care of your family, and youll be in our thoughts
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That's awful...I hope everything turns out well.
You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
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hello all wish i had better news but iam sitting in concord hospital my fatherinlaw is in icu and not doing to well he was so pumped for the derby anyway would like everybody here to say a prayer for him i will try to get out this weekend for a little bit but not sure at this point anyway good luck to all this weekend oh and dont go to jiggins house he is gonna stink real bad come sunday lol stay safe
I just saw him on Saturday. I hope that he pulls through. If you need help moving his or your house off the lake, please let me know. I'm sure we can take care of it. I hope you can make it out this weekend. :'(
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Thats sucks. Hopefully he gets better quick. If you need a drink or a bite to eat come on by we'll be there.
Thanks, BearBait! You just might see me at some point this weekend!
If you get bored you can come over to the dark side. I'll be out Friday-Sunday. Hope he heals quick.
Capt. Black
Yo Capt Black! Make sure your radio is workin'. I may make an appearance over on the dark side.
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Hey is the Newfound Derby Saturday and Sunday? NHFG site says only Saturday but for some reason I was under the impression it was both days.
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Hey is the Newfound Derby Saturday and Sunday? NHFG site says only Saturday but for some reason I was under the impression it was both days.
Both days:
http://www.alexandriavfd.org/?p=11 (http://www.alexandriavfd.org/?p=11)
Newfound Bloodhound
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Both days:
http://www.alexandriavfd.org/?p=11 (http://www.alexandriavfd.org/?p=11)
Newfound Bloodhound
Awesome! Thanks
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Wooohoooo!!!!!!!!! Look out Newfound! The circus will be in full swing!!!!
Clothes bag packed: check.
cusk lines ready: check
tip ups warming by the woodstove: check
radios charged: check
cute guy to hang out with: check. ;D
Gonna get the tip ups ready as soon as the ice melts off the line....
Surf is gonna finish fixing my auger tomorrow (got the rebuild kit) then it's just beer and bait!
Watch out Captain, I'm thinkin about fishing near you Saturday. Who knows on Sunday...maybe north of Mayhew...then again, who knows on Saturday? ;)
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Guinea, got your message I'll give you a call tomorrow about the stove. I'm thinking you should reconsider your phraseology of your last post. Maybe "traps" would be a better choice.
Our prayers are with you LT. Shoot me a call if you need anything.
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Surf is gonna finish fixing my auger tomorrow (got the rebuild kit) then it's just beer and bait!
Tony told me what was wrong with it. Hope it runs for ya now! Let me know.
I on th other hand am laid up. I fell off a ladder yesterday and am now in a sling. ::) Good thing I have a rabbit hunt on Friday and an ice fishing trip on Sat. This will be an adventure for sure!
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I on th other hand am laid up. I fell off a ladder yesterday and am now in a sling. ::)
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Ladder falls can be nasty... Good luck in the coming days
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For the up coming Newfound derby this weekend, let's see some pictures from this years events. Not necessary only fish. Now that Laker Taker might not make the derby, we'll all have a better chance of getting some fish.
Please post em up when you can! I'd like to see what is going on around the lake. I think it would be fun.
Good luck to all out there. Be safe, lend a helping hand if possible and maybe even meet someone new / start a new friendship.
Cheers!
JIGGIN.
PS: Hear you all on 5.5
Rumor has it, Party at Capt. Black's!
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buck-tail, and i will be on the ice tomorrow night (thursday) moving the bob-house...then its one more night in my own bed till sunday night..(well we will see)...and then its jig jig jig jig jig.....then cash check....lol...have fun everyone..!!!
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02/24/2011
Heading out to the bob house. All packed up and ready to go.
Coming home either Sunday or Monday.
See or Hear you out there.
Go Go Get Em!
JIGGIN.
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Gotta work today and then I'm off til Monday. Getting supplies ready tomorrow and dodging the weather. Hopefully we don't get too much snow.
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Shopping for food and drink today. Plan to be on the ice tomorrow. Talk to all out there tomorrow.
Capt. Black
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8-14inches of snow tomorrow? that will make my trek a little more rigourous since I'm on foot. At least it will be out of here in the same day. Good luck to all
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With the snow coming a change in plans. Coming tonight and PARTY AT JIGGIN"S ;D tomorrow. :clap: Yeah, party on. :thumbsup: >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D >:D
Capt. Black
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I heard that Guinea has a brand new rebuilt carb on her auger so you boys better watch out!
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I heard that Guinea has a brand new rebuilt carb on her auger so you boys better watch out!
Maybe she can....drill, no....make...yea, make the holes in the ice for all of us. I'm trying to be careful with my wording because I know she's out there, lurking, waiting to use my own words against me. ;) She's waiting for any of us to slip up, :o like she did. :nono: Be careful circus members, be very careful. :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Capt. Black
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Maybe she can....drill, no....make...yea, make the holes in the ice for all of us. I'm trying to be careful with my wording because I know she's out there, lurking, waiting to use my own words against me. ;) She's waiting for any of us to slip up, :o like she did. :nono: Be careful circus members, be very careful. :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao:
Capt. Black
Don't be afraid. We all know she needs a step stool to run that auger and besides, with the 8 to 14" of snow, she will be up to her knees and that should slow her down! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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you can't keep a good guinea down /well not for long
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you can't keep a good guinea down /well not for long
Yessah! A true Guinea to defend my honor! Thank you Sir *curtsy*.
The plan being....subject to change...starting out at Capt's (yes, I'll drill your holes ya Sally [get up, you'll be alright])....and walking/hitchhiking till I end up at town beach.
Get cold? Start walking and drill new holes elsewhere.
Get tired? Frog said he was willing to tote my butt around, and I'll probably see Stalker at some point too.
Hopefully I can convince Ladybug to join me in the adventure.(I'm working on it) So if you see one, maybe two, girl(s) walking across the lake like homeless people, say hello! ;D
By the way, I am scrutinizing your every keystroke, Captain, Sir. >:D
And DD, EAT MY ICE SHAVINGS!!!! Watch me go....new member of the Swiss Cheese Crew! :flex:
(ps shut up Capt....you'll only get in more trouble. I see the puns....)
Heading down early Sat. a.m. Gotta hit L.B.'s play tomorrow night.
See ya all there! (really I will, I'm stalking you all...although Tippy's my favorite lol)
Good luck!!!!
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Hey, I am just glad to hear it is running again! I never had any problems with it and was wondering what might have happened. I thought maybe I ticked the thing off because I sold it and it was just trying to get me back!
Let me know how it runs for you!
Remember, you have my head and Keith's shaft on in your hands this weekend! May the good vibrations help you win this W/E! Good Luck!
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This weekend could prove to be Quite Interesting and Entertaining all at the same time !! >:D :roflmao:
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bob-house moved to "the spot"....beer....,long-johns...beer...extra sox...beer....all the essentials are packed...... im phyched.....i will be out there tomorrow morning to sunday evening....(wifes wondering how bad im going to smell when i come back....hehehe)......
HIDE THE WOMAN,AND CHILDREN......(ok just the children).....LET THE MADNESS BEGIN!!!!
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good thing i got those tracks for the quad hahahahahaha
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By the way, I am scrutinizing your every keystroke, Captain, Sir. >:D
And DD, EAT MY ICE SHAVINGS!!!! Watch me go....new member of the Swiss Cheese Crew! :flex:
(ps shut up Capt....you'll only get in more trouble. I see the puns....)
Good luck!!!!
No comment Guinea. I'm being very careful. ;)
Remember, you have my head and Keith's shaft on in your hands this weekend! May the good vibrations help you win this W/E! Good Luck!
WOW. >:D Not touching that comment either.
Capt. Black
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See ya all there! (really I will, I'm stalking you all...although Tippy's my favorite lol)
thx guinea.....feels good to be wanted......i think ???
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also noticed headquarters was being set up in cummnigs parking lot.......i thought they were going to set up in wellington....
oh well.....glad im staying out, and not dealing with parking....
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Remember, you have my head and Keith's shaft on in your hands this weekend! May the good vibrations help you win this W/E! Good Luck!
Woah.....woah.....woah? Speak for yourself buddy? I don't think my wife would approve of that comment... ;)
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Woah.....woah.....woah? Speak for yourself buddy? I don't think my wife would approve of that comment... ;)
If she only knew the auger lingo and how we swapped bits! Besides, there is nothing better than the vibration of a jiffy in the morning!
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:roflmao:
Poor Keith....never even met me and as it turns out I have part of your auger! (shaddup Capt)
'Tis enchanted. Drilled a hole with it and caught a cusk.
DD, it just needed a carb rebuild. Surf did it for me (luv ya Surfie!!!!) and it runs like a champ now. Gonna drill some enchanted cusk line holes with it tomorrow. (Shaddup again Capt)
Tippy, you love it and you know it. ;)
Hang on....DD, I could comment all day long on what you just said....but we can all guess what I'm thinking.
Okay, I'm done....catch ya after the weekend!
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I am just glad it is running for you. I would not have sold it to you if I knew there were problems with it. I was getting ready to offer to buy it back!
Take care of it! when the season is over, run it. Shut it down. Empty the tank and run it till it dies. Then put the choke on and run it till it ties. Keep trying to fire it up until it won't fire. leave till next season! Both of the 30's I have and yours also have been stored this way without ANY problems and one of them is 25 YEARS OLD!
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GOOD LUCK OUT THERE THIS WEEKEND GUYS AND GALS !!!HOPE THE CIRCUS REPRESENTS WELL THIS YEAR AND LOOKING FOWARD TO THE REPORTS AND PICS !!!!!!!!
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good luck to all out there derbying it up .may the big one bite you all.be safe all.
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All packed up and ready to head up there just waiting on the babysitter (phones off the hook so worak can't call....damn weather).....hope my truck and trailer doesn't get towed for being on the side of the road all weekend but if it does at least the tow gym will have to clean it off for me...good luck and drive safe to anyone heading up today
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Good Luck to the NewFound Derby Guys & Gals....Maybe a little rough going in the morning.
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Sunday morning with no updats? What gives? I had to search 3 pages to find this thread! Anybody have IS on their phones out there?
LET US KNOW!
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Yes the Newfound a 2 day derby?
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Yes the Newfound a 2 day derby?
Yes...it is a 2 day derby!
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hey dd they must be saying why do we do this.
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Maybe they did not survive? Not even one report! :'(
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Maybe they did not survive? Not even one report! :'(
X 2 ....just curious to see how the derby went :unsure:
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Waitin' on Jiggins report and some pics? :whistle:
Knowing those "circus folk" they had such a good time, it'll take a day of recovery time before anyone is feeling up to posting? ;)
Seriously...I'm guessing they had to work a little harder out there this weekend with the extra snow and the wind on Fri/Sat....
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pheeew.......im tired....had a good weekend....will post tomorrow...
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pheeew.......im tired....had a good weekend....will post tomorrow...
They're alive!
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They're alive!
X-2
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Nothing too exciting to post, but here it goes...
2/25--Friday. Decided to wait out most of the storm and head out later in the afternoon to set cusk lines, drill holes out in the house, etc. Got out there about 3pm. Set the cusk lines and jigged for about 2hours. No fish. Wanted to stay later but had to get home to take care of snow removal.. :(
2/26--Sat. Got out there about 5am. A buddy lent me his quad for the weekend. I was nervous after all the snow if it would make it out there. It was slow going, but we made it. Got set up and checked the cusk lines. No fish (common theme this w/e ???). After the sun started to come up, I decided to put the Aqua Vu down. Visibility was poor when I turned it on. Then the screen started get lines and static all over. After messing around with it for several minutes, I traced the issue to the connector that hooks the camera into the back of the monitor. Some of the boot had cracked and every time you touched or moved it, it would make the screen worse. Made several attempts to fix it, but I'm going to have to get a professional... >:(. Setup a tipup in shallow with salmon eggs in hopes for a rainbow, but no luck. Had 1 flag. Whatever hit it, took out about 3-4 feet of line then spit it. Oh well. Jigged until 5pm and then went visiting. Ran into Beerhog, Jiggin, CH, Wicked, newfound, and Chucklehead.
2/27--Sun Got out around 6am. Started jigging right away. Pulled up a 17"laker. Right after that my buddy had a hit and lost it on the way up. *POW* (hit to the shoulder!). Checked the cusk lines (I had moved them from the previous spot to a new location) and got shutout again. Kept jiggin til about 1:30 then called it quits and headed in to check the board. A tough ride back in on the quad due to the additional 4 inches of snow we got.
Had a lot of fun even though the fishing was slow. Heard many folks on the radio that I hadn't heard from in a while. Can't wait til next year! ;D
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Fishing was show everywhere I think and that snow made things rough
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Sorry to hear about the tough going and slow fishing folks, the weather sure didn't help any ! Screwed up the shoulder shoveling, stuck at home wishin I was fishin ! :'(
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Sorry to hear about the tough going and slow fishing folks, the weather sure didn't help any ! Screwed up the shoulder shoveling, stuck at home wishin I was fishin ! :'(
Between the two of us we should have a pair of good arms! You hold one side of the auger and I will hold the other. You can hold the bait and I will place the hook. Sound like a plan?
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i'll be your bait mate guys.
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i'll be your bait mate guys.
12th and 13th.......same place, around the same time.
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I got out there Friday night to set up cusk lines with my cousin. It was pretty ridiculous with the heavy snow fall and the crazy wind. We couldn't see 10 feet in front of us. After battling Mt Washington conditions on the lake we finally got our lines up and made our way home.
Saturday we fished near a bubbler for some bows and set some laker traps too. Had 2 cusks, 12 inch and 16 inch. Very slow, one laker at about 3 pounds. Had my bow trap go up right next to the bubbler and I ran over. Gave the line a yank and it snapped immediately. I looked over to the open water and there was a duck sitting there with my line. It spit everything up so the hook didn't stick in it. Before I could get that line wound up the duck dove again and grabbed my other trap, took the smelt and dropped the hook. I then decided to move.
Sunday we fished a new spot and had to find it through white out conditions in the morning which took a while. Fished only for bows. 8 flags 2 Bows at 18 inches. No cusk that night.
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Wow, where to begin. I saw the weather report Thursday and cancelled plans to go up Friday morning. Went up Thursday night and fished all day Friday in the storm. Caught a nice 18 in. laker on a tip up. Fished from 7:00 am. till 9:00 pm. the wind was so fierce that all the snow from the day blew off all the trees. It was quite a walk in, thankfully not a far walk. Had some laughs listening to Jiggin sing on the radio. Up early Saturday and right back at it. Bobhouse Bull and Red came up. Between us we caught 3 more lakers and lost a couple right at the hole. Fished and entertained till about 9:00 pm or so. Listen to more of Jiggins top 10 hits on the radio. Then the singing stopped. I looked out and saw why. Jiggin, CH, Psycho, Butterfly, and Mr. and Mrs. Psycho Sr.(sorry to late to remember names) came by for a visit. Quite the entertaining night. Fished Sunday till around 10:30 am caught 1 more laker and then went home to rest. We caught 5 lakers and lost a couple. All in all a very fun weekend. Might take the rest of the week to recover. Jiggin might still be out there. Looking forward to next year already.
Capt. Black
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Set cusk lines Sat. morning. Fished with my dad Sat. until 2pm.
one flag and one 17" laker. Wanted to fish the bubbler, but looked crowded, so stayed south.
Fished in Bristol bay Sun. No cusk on the lines all weekend and no other flags.
Congrats to all those in the money!
NB
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Did any of the circus win money?
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Between the two of us we should have a pair of good arms! You hold one side of the auger and I will hold the other. You can hold the bait and I will place the hook. Sound like a plan?
i'll be your bait mate guys.
Louie, Mo and Curly ?? :woot: :roflmao:
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2/25 - didn't set up the cusk lines because we couldn't get to "our spot" until Saturday, so fished north side of Mayhew got 2 perch on a tipup whopping 5 or maybe 6 inches in length - Not worth it for dealing with that wind in the evening.
2/26 - Fished on the West side, no bobhouse here, enjoyed the wind all day ;D and got 1 cusk on a tipup with a sucker in 30fow and a 15 inch laker in 82fow jigging. Slow, slow, slow, and slow.
2/27 - nothing on cusk lines except I managed to pull up a bunch of steel line on one of them. The weather was better even though it was snowing the bite was much better between 3 of us caught 5 lakers (all 15-18inch) nothing close to board worthy. All were jigging except for one on a tipup with a sucker in 85fow. Jigging nice and slow just off the bottom tipped with smelt did the trick. I mean barely moving and then you would feel a slight pull - set the hook. Jigging in 38-50fow
All and all had fun, since we ruffed it without shelter the whole weekend, the radio batteries got wet and forget about it. Lugging augers, pics, food, bait, BEER, etc... through that snow on foot 1/4 mile is getting old. Need to put some serious thought in getting a sled or a quad.
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02/24/2011
Thursday morning headed out to the lake. Unbelievable day weather wise. Overcast and no wind. Night was perfect sleeping out, quiet, no wind and cold outside but nice and toasty in the bob house. Saw a few lakers on the camera but couldn't get any to hit. Middle of the night got a 16" cusk. Slimy came out around 9:45 pm to move Laker Taker's house. I stayed on the radio to make sure he was all set and had no problems. I think around mid night he left. He is planning to fish in it for the derby.
Enjoyed the quiet night and comfortable setting as I know it will be getting noisy and busy starting Friday. Fished till about 1 am having a few hot toddies and then hit the wrapper. Slept great.
02/25/2011
Friday morning got up around 5 am, lounged around while making coffee. CH came out and joined me around 9 am. Sucked getting dressed. Would of like to fished in my long johns all day. Day was very pretty. Snow and white out conditions. Had to use the GPS to find Wellington due to the white out conditions to pick CH up. Traded my ATV for the Skandic snowmobile. Good thing too, snow was getting deep. Great snowmobile riding conditions. Checked my cusk lines and had a nice laker on one...around 23". Let him go. Had another smaller cusk on another line as well. Let him go too.
The circus was starting to gather and chatter on the radio was picking up. You could feel the excitement of the derby. Few were catching lakers but not many. We kept seeing them on the camera but again, couldn't get them to hit. Visibility wasn't that great today on the camera due to the conditions, that's why I also have a fish finder too, it works in all conditions.
Had several visitors stop by today through out the day. Good friends (new and old), Good times and Good cheers.
Towards the end of the evening, CH and I decided to stop and visit Taint and 8x8 on the way back to Wellington to drop her off. These two were in usual form. Too funny. The dynamic duo. That Baja berry flavored crap will mess you up! And honey flavored Jager?? Jager's bad enough without honey. Lesson to be learned there that I'm sure 8x8 will soon want to forget. Stay with the crown (which will mess you up too).
For some reason Taint feels that his ATV can go anywhere and not afraid to go (Arctic Cat Power is all I remember hearing him yell on the radio). I couldn't believe it but he drove that thing from Wellington to Whitemore point through some pretty serious snow drifts to visit (that's because 8x8 wasn't very good company). Of course Houndog has to step up and make the journey from Mayhew to my house (Honda Power). Don't mind the visitors at all but keep in mind that this is at 2 am in the morning. I'm waaaay ready for bed at this point, planning to get up at 5 am. Finally got them kicked outta my house and got my cot set up and ready for sleeping. Believe from there they went to Tippin2's house. Last I heard Houndog and Bearbait were getting together for cocktails down at Mayhew around 3 am. I was hoping to save my visiting for Saturday night (If I make it).
Dropped CH off at Wellington and noticed someone had hit my truck. Crushed in the front bumper and front quarter panel. There was a note on my windshield buried under the snow. Call the Bristol PD. Will do tomorrow at it was 9 pm when I dropped her off. Whoever hit my truck called the Bristol PD (I heard Bear Bait had alot to do with them calling....thanks man) but unfortunately they have no insurance.
Pretty windy night but my buckets were frozen in so no drafts. Comfortable night, alittle colder than last night, turned up the heater a bit more to keep my holes from freezing. Got another cusk on the motorvator.
02/26/2011
Saturday.
If we hadn't gotten all this snow, I would of moved the house. Not gonna even bother. Put in some tip ups near shore for rainbows and got only 1 flag. Little Bear stopped over and showed me a rainbow he got ~ 21+ inches 3.5 lbs. Without even thinking I told him to get his arse to headquarters and get it registered. I should of gotten a picture first. As he was flying off, I kicked myself.
Several visitors today, saw a few lakers on the camera and lost one at the hole. Looked to be a decent laker around 20" or so. Missed my line when I was yanking him up which gave him just enough slack to come off the kastmaster. Sharpened my hook after that too.
Slow day again today. Cusk lines came up empty. It's too bad we still didn't have lake conditions like it was on Thursday but it was still pretty out. Held ATV traffic down. No rain which was good though. Only snow. CH and I went visiting early evening, making a tour around the lake, normally we would have an entourage picking up more folks as we went along till we got to some place we call a party, most likely at the dark side of the lake. I think the party started earlier....like yesterday.
Bristol PD was stuck in Wellington parking lot. Had to use the Bristol PD SUV to pull the other one out. I have no idea why they don't plow that out. Think about it, it's central to the lake, plenty of parking, keeps people from parking on others property and off the sides of the road, might help drive some revenue into the town, set up concession stands, move derby head quarters there, put up signs at Cummings beach that HQ has been moved (I'll make them) and makes it convenient for the ice fishermen and women. It ticks me off really. I appreciate it when they do plow it out but come on.....it's the derby.
Around 10 pm as I was getting my cot ready, I got a call from Fishnet on the radio. She needed help trying to get Frogs ATV unstuck from a snow bank somewhere on the lake. Apparently they were out visiting and got stuck. Drove over to their house and talked her into getting it tomorrow during day light hours as his atv was on the other side of the lake but not really sure where. She cleaned out the house and I gave her a ride back to her car. Frog was at home "resting" from a long day of fishing, fun, friends and visiting.
Went back to my house and finished setting up the cot. Fished till 1 am then called it a night. Nice to be able to stretch out horizontally.
02/27/2011
Sunday.
Wish I could of lounge around in my long johns all day. Nothing more comfortable. Warm house, fishing, snowing out side, coffee going, eggs bacon, take the heavy boots off and make myself comfortable. Eventually CH came out so I had to get dressed around 8 am to go to shore and get her.
At 10 am or so, got a request for help from 8x8. Apparently his front tire on the atv broke off. They loaded it onto their snowmobile trailer but the Arctic Cat Power (Taints) couldn't pull it. Skandic to the rescue. Loaded 8x8's atv on the sled (otter) and pulled it back to Wellington. Psycho & Scruffy (the rescue crew) came over to help. Told 8x8 that if I won the derby I would give him the money to help fix his ATV.....after realizing what I just said, went back to my house and cut all my lines.
Fished till around 4:30 pm and headed off the lake. Looking forward to a flush-able toilet, hot shower and my own bed.
Congrats to Scruffy for his 2nd place cusk and overall 3rd largest fish in the derby....netted Meme $600.00! (and some cusk meat for Scruffy). You guys certainly deserve to be on the board. Great family.
Heard Lil Bear ended up with 1st place for Rainbow.
That's all I know. I didn't make it to derby HQ to see the winners. Should have though.
A very BIG Thanks too to Derby and Crew. Another great derby you guys put on! It's not an easy function to manage and takes alot of work strictly from volunteers. I think ticket sales might have been down, I hope you made money. Thanks for the updates on 5.5 as well. Again I know it's alot of work. In my opinion it's the BEST derby in the State. There are individual fish categories 1st 2nd and 3rd and then on top of that largest overall fish 1st, 2nd and 3rd, in addition raffles going on. It's a derby where any fish can win and don't have to target a certain species. Cusk, Laker, Rainbow, Yellow Perch and Pickerel can all take the money. Everyone has a chance at it.
An older gentleman that lives on the lake that I just met Sunday who after years started getting back into ice fishing (didn't go to Florida this year), won an auger from the raffle. He was excited as he had been chiseling his holes this weekend. (Had I known that, I would of drilled his holes for him).
It's always fun and something I look forward to every year. Thanks guys, I appreciate it. Next year, party's at Derby HQ!
Lastly, thanks to the Circus folks out there for making me laugh pretty hard this weekend and keeping me entertained. It's always my pleasure hearing you and seeing you. Too funny.
Laker Taker, you missed a good one. We'll see you out there next year but hopefully this weekend. Obviously I wish a speedy recovery for Gilman.
Here are some pictures that I could post. The rest will get me arrested.
JIGGIN.
A small cusk on a red fin shiner.
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8x8's front wheel.
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Psycho showing us how to ride it on 2 wheels.
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Decided to use Skandic power instead.
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With all the snow I was surprised at how easy moving around on the Wheeler was. Miss the snow drifts and it was easy going I even moved my house Saturday afternoon just ran a trail with the Wheeler and gunned and she moved fine. Great weekend and a great Derby just wish the fish would cooperate
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Thanks for the reports Jiggin/guys......Sounds like a good weekend overall? So did Little Bears 3.5 Rainbow end up winning the Derby?
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Well, I didn't get to fish where I planned. People needed my help and by the time I walked out there it wasn't worth getting off the lake and driving around. Oh well.
I managed to hitch a ride to the north of Mayhew at least. Fished by myself for a while and then my Stalker came over and hung out for a while. Psycho, Butterfly, and Scruffy stopped to shoot the breeze for a few. (By the way, good job Scruffy!) I'm glad other people are mobile so they can visit me at my bucket. ;)
Left a couple of cusk lines where we had been fishing, then went cusk fishin till about 10. Nothing either way. :(
Sunday after getting the cusk lines out I hitched a ride over towards Pikes (stopped to check out Tippy and Bucky's depth map first. Shot the breeze with those guys for a bit, but I was getting antsy to get a line down!)
Didn't like my first spot so I walked over towards the channel. Hounddog rode over to visit (looked like no effort getting that wheeler through the snow!), then Stalker, Ladybug, and Jonesy showed up and pulled up buckets with me. Jonesy pulled out a 19" laker. He is now banned from fishing near me. He takes them all! lol
I felt a little chilled after sitting outside for 2 days, so we packed up and went over to someones house to warm up and cook burgers and stuff. Set a tipup and tried a little jiggin there, still nothing. Oh well, it was a typical weekend for me...the only difference was the donation I made to the AVFD. ;)
Is there anything online with the results? I heard Tracy Simula may have gotten a 2nd place laker, too. I'm curious about Lil Bear myself...
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Tracy is a good man! Have you ever seen his portable? It is a Calf shelter painted green! Pretty cool! How did your auger run?
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Hi Newfound Circus Clowns, had a great time the last five days, but it is nice to get home and use a real toilet and a hot shower. Had a great time enjoyed the radio comedy. Thank you Bucktail for the lobster an and steamers they were great. I think your right, lets make it a tradition each year to have a seafood feast at the derby. Thank your hound dog for making me feel young again. I'll be back up fishing next friday thru sunday or monday or tuesday........ maybe all week we'll see. Come by and say hi if your in the area.
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yup...what a weekend......great company..good eats..expected weather.......and everyone got home safe....
fished friday...caught a 19"laker on a tip-up....set up cusk lines .... then spent the night...jiggin' was right "you wont sleep on your first night out"...lol got about three hours of sleep, but was awoken by the rattle reel and got a 18" cusk...
sat...sled got drifted in from the wind..(another lesson learned)...took a little bit to get her going but she did...
jigged up another laker....and bucktail got one on a tipup.....all in all we got 3 fish a piece this weekend...nothing to put on the board though...
had fun with bear-bait this weekend ....how you stay out there as long as you do is a mystery to me....so many thing to remember...but heres a few pics..
some of my fish....
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one of buck-tails...
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a welcome sight saturday morning...
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a seafood feast on fresh water...
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cant wait till next yr......
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Did any of the circus win money?
Anyone and everyone that fishes Newfound is part of the circus.
JIGGIN.
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It was a good time tippin. I'd stay out longer if I didn't occasionally need a shower lol. By the way I never thanked you for your help dragging the house onto the lake. Thank you.
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then spent the night...jiggin' was right "you wont sleep on your first night out"...lol got about three hours of sleep
cant wait till next yr......
Lesson # 1: When you plan to go to bed, turn your radio off. If people hear you on the radio, be prepared for visitors.
Lesson # 2: Don't burn yourself out the first night. Pace yourself. Other wise you'll be going home early on Sunday.
Lesson # 3: Get a cot that is higher than your heater flame...ie: Get above your frost line.
I'm sure after your first time sleeping out there, you already made plans for improvements. That's how you learn. It is nice being able to fish all night and not worrying about driving home after a "long" day.
Good job staying out there overnight Tippin2. It's not easy but it is fun once you do it a few times. Already excited about next year too.
JIGGIN.
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me and two buds made the trip to newfound. saturday, we fished pasquaney bay. had two flags all day , no fish. sunday fished off whittemore point , i caught 1 laker, 18" er
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CH and I went visiting early evening, making a tour around the lake, normally we would have an entourage picking up more folks as we went along till we got to some place we call a party, most likely at the dark side of the lake. I think the party started earlier....like yesterday.
JIGGIN.
Lesson # 2: Don't burn yourself out the first night. Pace yourself. Other wise you'll be going home early on Sunday.
JIGGIN.
The dark side circus members were pacing ourselves. The party started Friday am and went till Sunday am. Your lesson # 2 should have been lesson #1. Remember, "It's a marathon not a sprint." Thanks to all for a very entertaining weekend. NHTroutfreak and Guinea were scared to come over to the dark side and after what happened to Nancy I can see why. Talk to all on Saturday.
Capt. Black
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What happened to Nancy??? :o
I wanted to make it over, but circumstances keep me on the other end of the lake. I'd like to fish over there....maybe I can make it Saturday....
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What happened to Nancy??? :o
Too much fun and too much Hot Dam. She tried to outpace the big boys. :nono: We had to put her to bed (alone) at 4:30 Saturday. ::) Amateur ;)
Capt. Black
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The dark side circus members were pacing ourselves. The party started Friday am and went till Sunday am. Your lesson # 2 should have been lesson #1. Remember, "It's a marathon not a sprint." Thanks to all for a very entertaining weekend. NHTroutfreak and Guinea were scared to come over to the dark side and after what happened to Nancy I can see why. Talk to all on Saturday.
Capt. Black
Alright, Capt Black. That's it. I was a little too focused on trying to catch fish this weekend, but now I'm comin' over. You better be out there on Sat!
Jiggin', I'll most likely need a lift on the Skandic. @)
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"tippin's taxi service"........is officially retired......lol...... gas prices too high
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Just curious circus people,What was the winning fish for the derby?
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"tippin's taxi service"........is officially retired......lol...... gas prices too high
What about Taint's Camel Tow Service? I heard they are instituting a "fuel surcharge"!
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Alright, Capt Black. That's it. I was a little too focused on trying to catch fish this weekend, but now I'm comin' over. You better be out there on Sat!
Jiggin', I'll most likely need a lift on the Skandic. @)
I've got to check with the boss. I'm hoping she lets me out.
Capt. Black
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I'm planning on being up on friday and staying through at least sunday, maybe monday also we'll see how it goes.
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decided to go out tonight, and keep the trail back to home packed with the sled.......theres a couple of soft spots we may need to look out for, but with these warm days and cold nights may help out......
bearbaits house is safe and sound........trout-freaks looks like where its suppose to be....
see-ya saturday........tippin'
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thanks for update tippin, see you on sat.
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Heres a photo of my big cusk caught monday morning, would have been nice if he'd shown up on sat or sun.
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BearBait,
Too bad it's not retroactive. Nice cusk.
Capt. Black
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Hey Capt, I guess it'll still taste great right.
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How big was it? Looks pretty long.
JIGGIN.
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Hey Capt, I guess it'll still taste great right.
Yes it will. Would have tasted better with $$$$$$ attached. ;)
Capt. Black
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Definitely would have tasted better after cashing a check. The fish was 25.5" and my scale read 2.47lbs. It seemed light compared to the length but I'v never caught a real big cusk, so I'm not sure. But I did see scruffys cusk and it was very fat. I guess mine was a light eater.
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No fishing for me this weekend. >:( Just picked up a small side job for Saturday and Sunday. Going up tomorrow afternoon to jack up the shack before the rains come in. Good luck all, maybe next weekend. :'(
Capt. Black
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No fishing for me this weekend. >:( Just picked up a small side job for Saturday and Sunday. Going up tomorrow afternoon to jack up the shack before the rains come in. Good luck all, maybe next weekend. :'(
Capt. Black
Too bad you can't make it. Its good that you have work though. I'll have to catch up with you some other time.
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Capt, let me know if you need any help. I'll be heading up in the morning for the weekend.
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Capt, let me know if you need any help. I'll be heading up in the morning for the weekend.
what time do you think you will be there. I will be there by 7 o'clock
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Hey Bucktail. I'm packing tonight and plan to leave early. I need to pick up bait and I think he opens at 7pm. So I should be at the beach by 7:15ish I hope. How did you and Jr. do after I left last week?
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nothing for the whole day but it was quality time with my boy. Are you parking at Cummings?
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Quality time with the boy is awesome. Too bad you didnt pull anything out. I'm planning on parking at Cummings.
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I'll see you tomorrow
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Capt, let me know if you need any help. I'll be heading up in the morning for the weekend.
Thanks BearBait. Bobhouse Bull is going up with me but if we need some help I'll give you a call on 5.5. Good luck this weekend.
Too bad you can't make it. Its good that you have work though. I'll have to catch up with you some other time.
NHTroutfreak,
The work is for family and for free. We'll definitely hook up some other time. Good luck this weekend.
Capt. Black
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Awwww Capt, I was actually gonna make it to the dark side Saturday! ;)
Are the honeymooners gonna be there? Maybe I can at least catch up with them. Haven't seen them since opening day!
Man, it's less than a month left! :'(
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Awwww Capt, I was actually gonna make it to the dark side Saturday! ;)
Are the honeymooners gonna be there? Maybe I can at least catch up with them. Haven't seen them since opening day!
Man, it's less than a month left! :'(
Sorry Guinea. The honeymooners will be there. Your more than welcome to come over and fish with them. They'll be up tonight around 4 or 5.
Capt. Black
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I'm heading out in the morning. Not sure of the conditions but planning on taking my snowmobile out.
See or hear you all out there.
JIGGIN.
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bear-bait....and buck-tail are out there as i right this ....very slow day for bucktail....but bearbaits flags were going up.....
i have to work till 11:00 but will be out there not too soon after....but bucktail will be out there tomorrow morning......
full day for both of us sunday.......talk to ya out there....
....tippin'......
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Good day on the lake today.
My cousin iced 3 lakers, all release in good health, nothing over 20" 20' OW
My daughter iced a 23" laker not weighed and it hit in 2' OW spit the hook once on the ice. picture taken then it was slowly revived and sent back down the hole.
I finally got my wall hanger. Rainbow 23" measured on kitchen floor, 5lb 4oz on Cabelas digital scale.
Girth is 14 1/4 " and I fanned out the tail and took a measurement. slightly over 7" wide.
My dinky cottage fridge freezer is too small for it so my cousin took it home to keep it on ice till I can get it to Wildlife on Monday.
My first over 5lbs, and I know most would prefer it go back to the lake, but I have to mount this puppy. Rules for myself have been 10# Laker, 8# Salmon, 5# Rainbow, 4# Brown, 4# Brookie.
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NB
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WOW! You are the mannnn Newfound! New leader for sweetest fish of the year. what an absolute beauty. :clap: :thumbsup: :bow:
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Nice rainbow congrats !
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Good day Newfound Bloodhound! Wall mount for sure. Unfortunately 1 week off for money. Nice laker too for your daughter.
We got nothing today but had one kept picking up chum. Visited Bucktail and Bear Bait. Watched Bucktail pull one up on his tip up. Nice day, overcast, some sprinkles and some snow fall. Fairly warm and no wind. Starting to feel alittle like March. I have at least 15" of ice and there is still a ton of snow on the lake but getting slushy. Rain and Warm days coming not gonna be good. Make sure your houses are either jacked up or bumped over to higher ice. Gonna bump mine over tomorrow before I leave (30 yards or so).
JIGGIN.
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I don't think this site would be pleased with the language I would like to use, but WOW! Nice fish! :flex: :clap: :thumbsup:.
Oddfish
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thats a hog of a bow!!!!!
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Congrats to you and your daughter!! Beautiful trout. You earned the grin.
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Nice job Newfie! You're making the calendar for sure! ;D
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Congrats on the Rainbow Newfound! Beautiful Fish ;)
That ought to make for an awesome mount....I also had my rainbows done by John over at Wildlife...It costs a little more, but I would suggest a reproduction over a skin mount...You can see an example of a repro rainbow upstairs at the shop..Beautiful looking mount and will last forever...Congrats Again :)
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Nice job Newfound Bloodhound. That's a beauty for sure. You certainly deserve it after the time and effort you put in. Congratulations. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :clap: :clap:
Capt. Black
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NICE!!!!
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Congrats on the Rainbow Newfound! Beautiful Fish ;)
That ought to make for an awesome mount....I also had my rainbows done by John over at Wildlife...It costs a little more, but I would suggest a reproduction over a skin mount...You can see an example of a repro rainbow upstairs at the shop..Beautiful looking mount and will last forever...Congrats Again :)
Thanks Keith,
Skin is $13 an inch ($299) and Repro is $18 an inch ($414).
I'd like to get a repro as my dads 40 year old skin mounts all need refurbishing. Fins are all splitting.
I think the MinnKota 70lb trust with remote/ I-pilot I wanted to get for this upcoming spring season is gonna have to wait. ;D
But I don't mind!
NB
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buck-tail and i came to an executive decision......and were pulling it of saturday.........depre ssing.. :(
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buck-tail and i came to an executive decision......and were pulling it of saturday.........depre ssing.. :(
x2. Maybe Sunday instead, but definitely coming off next weekend. :'(
I'm looking at the bright side. Gonna try a few different spots that I haven't been to in long time.
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03/06/2011
Tough traveling today. Lots of slush which kicked into my otter sled filling it up making the skandic work harder to get off the lake. Slow going across the lake. Warm but rained all day.
I bumped my house about 50 feet to get it off the holes in case they open up. I cut 4.5" tie down holes and one of them was sucking water. Filled it full of snow hoping that will help stop it. Cut a few other holes where my house was to help drain the lake (water on the ice). Jacked up the house and tied it down.
When I left the lake there was about 3-5" of water on top. I think it's suppose to rain tomorrow too. I hope to check my house sometime this week but my truck is going in for repairs so getting out to it to check it will be difficult.
Fished for a bit and while bumping my house ran 2 tip ups. Nothing to show for it.
The "Get Together" will be Sunday 03/27 (weather permitting), the last Sunday of March. I'll provide suckers if anyone needs bait for free. Everyone is welcome to come fish. Hoping to still have the house on the lake so we can grill and have tunes etc...if I still do, your all welcome to use the grill.
JIGGIN.
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x2. Maybe Sunday instead, but definitely coming off next weekend. :'(
X3. At the very least we'll be pulling it onto the shore. Probably off though. We'll still be fishing for bows though. The "Get Together" will be Sunday 03/27 (weather permitting), the last Sunday of March. I'll provide suckers if anyone needs bait for free. Everyone is welcome to come fish. Hoping to still have the house on the lake so we can grill and have tunes etc...if I still do, your all welcome to use the grill.
JIGGIN.
Hope the ice lasts but the 27th sounds good. Might sneak out of work and come up mid-week.
Capt. Black
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THAT A BOY THATS HOW WE ROLL :bow:
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03/07/2011
Just got a text from Beerhog. He said it looked like a bob house off of Whipple O Will was going down.
Better check your houses soon if you left them on an open hole.
JIGGIN.
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Looks like a pond on the ice out there right now.
I just checked weather.com.
Tonight is suppose to be 8 degrees. Tomorrow early morning and Wed. early morning look to be the only good time in the next few weeks to do something.
I'm taking mine off tomorrow am.
I don't have studs on my snowmobile, but can help anyone else that may need theirs off.
You won't find me out there after 10am tomorrow.
After Wed., a full week of daytime temps in the 40s and night time only going down to 32.
Plus more rain Wed. and Thurs.
Newfound
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That's one awesome rainbow Newfie! Thanks for sharing. Gonna b a great looking mount.
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If anyone happens to be on the north side of Mayhue in the next few days I'd greatly appreciate an update on the ice. I didnt move the house when I left on sunday. I'm hoping to get up there tues. or wed. Thanks
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Very nice bow Newfound.
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I think I'll be going out tomorrow after work to check on things around the lake. There is still plenty of ice on the lake, no worries about early ice out. I think there is some panic right now due to the water that was on the ice. I heard today there are spots on the lake with pools of water however most of the water on the lake is gone leaving bear ice which is good for traveling on wheelers. Even the warm weather we are getting this week wont get rid of that much ice w/ nights being cool.
I might move my house towards the North end of Mayhew tomorrow but still not sure. Start migrating back from the direction I came like years past. I'm not quite done with Whittemore point just yet. I think CH is though. She'll want to bounce around a bit. I'm hoping to sleep out in the house this weekend too. We'll see.
The shore line concerns me most as it might break up from the water that was on the ice. The water has to go somewhere, it usually goes towards the shore line and into the lake thus breaking up the shore line. Also anywhere near inlets might be a problem too with rushing water like the Wellington river access, Wagon Wheel and the brook by the green boat house for example. Something to keep an eye on anyways.
My plans are to leave my house out on the lake hopefully till March 27th for the get together (PM me if you need info / details, all are welcome to join in). Really the safest part of the lake is in the middle away from shore where it's still 15"+ of ice, that's not going anywhere anytime soon.
If you have open holes around your house that might be a concern as the water most likely opened them up even more. Not sure.
I'll update you Bearbait tomorrow night when I get back. PM me your cell phone or contact info so if there is an emergency I can call you and we can make a decision as to what to do.
JIGGIN.
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Thanks Jiggin, I'll pm you.
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Thought you guys might like this. The lake from 34,000'
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cool pic......
met some of the circus at cummings to pull off houses......taint,8x8,jiggin,troutfreak.......had a few laughs.....gonna seaze the good conditions to pull of the house tomorrow morning, then chase flags some where these next two weekends........happy and depressed at the same time
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Noooo!!!! One more month!!!!
I hate seeing all the houses on shore (but on the other hand, I like seeing they are safe).
I wanted to get out after work today but I had to see the doc...if I could plan ahead my appointments would be on crappy days!
I'm going to try to get out every day after work and every weekend day until the end. Got my picks handy...just need to strap a 2x8 to the top of the Kiapet.... ;D
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Going to pull ours to shore tomorrow. :'( After fishing of course. ;) Got my check in the mail from the Alexandria Fire Dept. A $20 gift certificate to the Cheerful Garden. Nice, Thank you very much.
Capt. Black
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Nice Captain! So when are you taking me for a scorpion bowl? ;D
What time are you gonna be up? I want to fish after work....I get out at 3:30. If you're gonna be around, I'll come fish with ya and help move to shore if you need it.
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03/08/2011
Taint brought my trailer up to Cummings beach for me as my truck is in the shop. Checked the following houses:
Psycho's house is high and dry.
Houndog's house is level with the ice.
Tippin2's house is high and dry.
Troutfreak's house is high and dry.
BearBait's house is level with the ice but ok. Should be jacked up or moved.
Walter's house is level with the ice. Should be jacked up or moved. I will most likely move it to Cummings beach in the morning and beach it there for now.
Fishog's house is level with the ice and should be jacked up.
My house is high and dry. Gonna bring it to Cummings beach in the morning and pull it back out hopefully this weekend. Better to be on the beach I guess than stuck out on the lake although there is still plenty of ice out there. What concerns me now is being able to get on and off the lake...shore line is getting sketchy. We need some cold weather between now and the end of the month just to button up the shores. Looking at the extended forecast, doesn't look good.
We moved Taints house to Cummings and loaded it onto a trailer. Then I decided to help Jonesy bring his house off the lake. We decided to take it off of Gramps cove. Should of stuck with Cummings beach. Got my wheeler and his house stuck, broke through the snow / ice / water up to my waist. Water is pretty darn cold. With the help of Brooksy and John Smith, we were able to get Jonesy house onto shore. Thanks guys for the help. Good crew out there. Could not of done it without you.
Then I heard Houndog was stuck at the lake entrance to Wellington. When I got the wheeler loaded onto the trailer and ready to head over to help Houndog, he called and said he got it unstuck. He was stuck for a while but managed to get it out. From what I understand, Wellington access at the river is out. Don't even bother using this area. Not sure about the beach side though.
Be warned, at Cummings beach, the snow and ice at the shore line is getting very weak. I think Newfound Blood hound's house is stuck there now. My wheeler broke through so that's why I'm doing it at day break to get my house onto the beach (coldest part of the day).
Still, the safest part of the lake is out away from shore. There is still a ton of ice out there. Problem is, you need to drill tie down holes and with this rain coming, not sure if it would open the holes up. Suppose to be windy too sometime next week so they gotta be tied down. The other problem is, I would hate to get a ton of snow towards the end of the season and not be able to get the house off before April 1st stuck on the lake. Best bet is to pull it to shore and beach it for now. Then bring it back out as conditions warrant.
JIGGIN.
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Nice Captain! So when are you taking me for a scorpion bowl? ;D
What time are you gonna be up? I want to fish after work....I get out at 3:30. If you're gonna be around, I'll come fish with ya and help move to shore if you need it.
Coming up this morning, probably by 8:30. I'll have Bobhouse Bull and Red with me plus the 4 wheeler so we should be all set. Heading home around 3:30, gotta take my mom out for her 82nd birthday. Thanks for the offer though. No scorpion bowls for me, got stung bad a long time ago and have avoided them since. Hope to be back out Saturday. Newfound, or anyone else for that matter, if you need help this morning give us a shout on 5.5. We'd be glad to lend a hand.
Capt. Black
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Sorry to hear about the trouble out there guys, that sucks ! It is nice to see the crew taking care of business as usual, way to go !! Good luck getting everyone on the beach and stay safe !
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03/09/2011
Jonesy picked me up at 6 am this morning, hooked onto my trailer and off we went. Got to the lake and Cummings beach was frozen up nice. Cold morning.
Headed out to get the houses (mine and Walter's). Ice conditions are very good for ATV's, not good for snowmobiles. Hooked onto mine and off I went while Jonesy worked on chipping out Walter's runners. They weren't bad, had a layer of water underneath so it was easy to come out.
On the way to Cummings beach towing my house, I noticed Laker Taker in the middle of the lake stranded by his ATV. Took my house to Cummings and unloaded it onto the beach, ready to go back onto the ice as conditions get better (hopefully).
On the way back to get Walter's house, I stopped to see what was going on with Laker Taker.....he ran outta gas. Picked him up and back to Cummings Beach to get a can of gas out of Jonesy's truck. Took him back to his wheeler and off to Walter's house I went.
With the help of Jonesy and Laker Taker, I was able to get Walter's house moving. Parked it on the beach and will most likely pick it up and get it outta there. I need to call Walter to let him know I took his house off the lake in case he comes up looking for it.
Helped Tippin2 load his house and then headed to work. Would of been a really nice day to fish, no wind and temps getting warmer. A big difference in ice conditions from 6 am to 8 am. Ice starting to get soft and wet.
I believe they (Tippin2, BearBait and Bucktail) went back for Bearbaits house.
Not quite ready to pack it up and call it quits just yet. My house is on the ready to make another trip out, hoping to use it for the 27th. If not, will switch to using the portable.
JIGGIN.
ps: Wonder how long till the town starts complaining about my art work on the side of my house. A few years ago the Bristol PD logged in over 100 calls in 2 days. Was told that the people complaining were all over 60. Too funny.
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conditions were the best to pull it off this morning....got ours, and bearbaits off with no problems.....
dont want to wait till the conditions are bad to pull it off...more rain/snow comin'.....
now its chasing flags at lake "f" for the rest of the season!!!
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safely at home .... ;D
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I meant to update this POST with lake condition and take-off details days ago.(sorry I didn't do this yesterday afternoon).
Thanks to all those who did post.
Work is nutz! only a few hours sleep in the last 3 days! :wacko:
Thanks to Tippin2back and friends for offering to assist me take my shack off the lake and up to the parking area.
I managed to get a few hours to move my shack onto Cummings Beach. So, yes, that's my wedge shaped vinyl sided shack.
It should be ok there until I can get back to it this weekend. It didn't get stuck, I moved it there and because of time constraints, left it there.
Jiggin, thanks for the concern. If it did manage to freeze in some, It should come right back out with a good warm day. Be back up there Friday sometime.
I'm still not sure what I wanna do with it. Just can't bring myself to take it off the lake knowing how much ice is still out there.
We'll watch the weather.
Side note, for all those that haven't been out yet this week. Make sure your sled or ATV has fresh gas.
I only had few gallons in my tank, and after that severe change in weather on Monday, there must have been a bunch of condensation in the tank.
Luckily for me I let the snowmobile run/idle for 10 minutes. It had power on first start up, but then didn't have any power. after putting some gas treatment in the tank, I managed to load it into my truck and go put fresh gas in the tank. This did the trick. Ran like a raped ape after adding fresh gas.
It would NOT have been nice to have started this thing and made it all the way out to where my shack, only to be stuck there.
Word to the wise, check your gas before going out.
Cheers to all,
NB
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Jiggin, thanks for the concern. If it did manage to freeze in some, It should come right back out with a good warm day. Be back up there Friday sometime.
NB
I know that I will be out there on Saturday either in my house on the lake or in my house on shore watching tip ups. See what the weather brings.
Should you need a hand either taking it home or just beaching it, let me know. There will be enough of us to help out.
I should have my truck back by then so I'll have the atv and / or snowmobile with me.
JIGGIN.
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Jiggin the older folks are complaining because they cant see the images well enough. You need to move it out to the road for better viewing!! The complaints will then stop. However, the public indecency cases in court will follow along with the divorce courts cases.
Thanks for the help Tippin, Bucktail, rob and friends. It is certainly nice to so much help with the removal of the houses. Its very sad however, I'm already looking forward to next year.
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03/09/2011
JIGGIN.
ps: Wonder how long till the town starts complaining about my art work on the side of my house. A few years ago the Bristol PD logged in over 100 calls in 2 days. Was told that the people complaining were all over 60. Too funny.
Redo the picture for next season with an imposed window around the life size mooner. The window sill being just above the knees, then screw a curtain rod to the outside top of the picture and tie a sheet to the curtain rod so the wind can blow it around.. then face that side toward the street. It'll look like she's in there with yah.. ;D
NB
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Bearbait, ya sally! Afraid to sit outside on a bucket? You would be a God! ;D ;)
Went up Red Fox at lunch to check the view...saw 4 houses north of Mayhew. Jonesy happened to be working up there. He told me the story of Laker Taker and the gas. Well, at least this year he was stuck out there on the top side of the ice. ;D
Went out by Capt Black's today after work, they were just leaving, so I commandeered their holes (shaddup Capt...that makes YOU look bad! lol). They treated me like a princess....left me a chair, the house unlocked with the heat going...ahhh...warm hands! Bobhouse Bull even carried my bait bucket out for me. ;D
I will be there Saturday in my tiara. You may kiss my ring. Well, you'll have to buy me a ring first. ;)
Fished till about 5:30 then went back down West Shore Road to head home. Saw Beerhog loading his house on his trailer. Twas a sad, sad sight. Hadn't seen him since opening weekend, so that was good anyway.
Gonna try for Friday after work for starters...then Saturday.... but maybe Sunday somewhere closer to home.
Be safe!
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I will be there Saturday in my tiara. You may kiss my ring. Well, you'll have to buy me a ring first. ;)
Be safe!
Does a belly ring count? ;D
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:pinch: Oof, just got a punch!
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No flags today. Work day for the first hour and a half. Moved the suite to the driveway. Too much slush to pull the green house onto shore so we anchored just off shore. The brook had overflowed onto the ice, worse than last year. Looks like a glacier broke up. There were many places with a couple feet of barely frozen water on top of the ice. Two brown bobhouses out there are in serious trouble. Tried to find a name on either but no name to be found. We couldn't get too close because of water on top. We were going to call them and offer to help move them but couldn't get a name. One of the owners I met a couple weeks ago said he was from Danbury. If your reading this tomorrow might be your last chance.
On a brighter note. Malibu Beach Party Saturday on the dark side. Bring your own chair, beverages at your own risk. Red will be mixing up Malibu's and White Russians from 9:00am till 3:00pm. Fishing, as usual, is optional. Circus members in good standing (which is everyone, you too Guinea) are welcome. Hope to see you there. Rumor has it Party at Capt. Blacks.
Capt. Black
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Sally!!!! I sat on a bucket at-least, 10 times this year. I wasnt fishing but I was taking care of business!!! You'll figure it out.
This is a pretty cool photo of my guardian at Pleasant Lake.
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Doubtful the conditions are goin to improve for moving my house stuck on onanway point so hopefully we find a way out on Saturday
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Rumor has it Party at Capt. Blacks.
I knew that if I spread those rumors around long enough, they would eventually come true.
Depending on the weather, CH and I might see you out there!
JIGGIN.
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I knew that if I spread those rumors around long enough, they would eventually come true.
Depending on the weather, CH and I might see you out there!
JIGGIN.
You'll just have to maneuver through the mine field left on top by the brook. If you head towards Frogs and then to us you should be all set. Looking forward to seeing the both of you and anyone else you happen to bring. Nothing like an end of the year beach party. ;) Bobhouse Bull and Nancy (Fred and Ginger) will be putting on a dance exhibition. ;D All are welcome to join in. This is, of course, optional.
Capt. Black
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I'm a newcomer to ice fishing (2nd year) but have done the majority of it on Newfound Lake, getting a little better every time, even meet new people all the time. We stumbled upon the Circus by chance on my daughters pink radios she got for Christmas and have been listening ever since. We're not as dedicated as most of you but we're definitely addicted. I'll be out there again this weekend giving it a go with my portable ice shanty.
Good luck and be safe!
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welcome to the big-top krackn.....although you should have never mentioned anything about your pink radios with this crew.....hehehe ;D
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Welcome Kraken, always nice to see the group expanding out on the lake. We're all family.
Please feel free to chime in on 5.5 as everyone is a part out there. Keeps the entertainment rolling.
JIGGIN.
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Got my house off yesterday afternoon with relative ease. NB came over in case I ran into any problems. Hopefully all this rain won't break the shore up too badly so we can still get on and off with the ATV's.
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Welcome to the circus Kraken.
Capt. Black
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Hey Kraken,
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Are you related to Philmy??? :roflmao: :roflmao: :roflmao: Only joking.......Welcome!!!
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Kraken and I got To newfound around 6 . probably last time for us this winter hope it goes good for us and everybody else to.
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03/11/2011
Got to Cummings beach today after work to check on conditions.
Had the Bristol PD stop down and tell me I had to remove the pictures off my house. I told him with no disrespect, I couldn't do that. He then told me I had to remove my house from the beach. Again I told him I couldn't do that as I am planning to pull it out onto the lake and use it for the rest of the season hopefully when conditions warrant it. That's why I was there, checking conditions.
I asked him what was going on after I introduced myself to him and he said that there were some calls into the station regarding the porno pictures on my house. I explained that there is no pornography on the outside of my house by definition of the law and we walked around the house so he could get a better look. I explained what I did for a living, why I printed these pics out vs. filling in a land fill with wasted test images and my plans to collage the outside of my house with pictures of people ice fishing Newfound to add some fun and history to the lake. The kids on the lake as well as others like getting their picture taken for the house. I also print out an extra copy for the person in the picture to have as well. I like to print big pictures of the kids to make them like "Fat Heads". They like it and it encourages them to get excited about catching fish / get their picture taken / printed.
The other reason I have those pics on the outside of my house is because all my buddies are simply ugly (with the exception of the women of course) and when I fish out side I like to have something nice to look at. When my buddies start looking good, I know that I spent way too much time on the lake and need to get home. Sorta like an alarm clock or wake up call.
I also mentioned that I have grand kids and don't want them to grow up to be prudes. I park my bobhouse outside my house and the grand kids don't seem to mind one way or another. It's nothing shocking if you don't bring crazy attention to it.
My other thought too was that I am trying to encourage, promote and attract real scenes like this in the summer to our beaches. I'm trying to beautify our area.
We had few good laughs and I showed him my house and set up. He was pretty impressed and couldn't believe how comfortable ice fishing could be. As much time as I spend in my house, it has to be comfortable for both my wife and I. He was surprised my wife fished. Of course she does. We live near Newfound Lake.
He asked me if I knew the person that's truck got hit in the parking lot. He said the person wasn't able to come into the station as he was staying out on the lake for the week. I told him it was me. I just picked up my truck today and headed to the lake, the other reason my house is still on the beach cause I couldn't pull my trailer to get my ATV to the lake without my truck. He couldn't believe or understand how someone could sleep on the lake for the better part of a week. I told him actually there were quite a few of us that do that. Like winter camping but with some comfort. Not as bad as he had thought after seeing the house.
I asked how many calls were logged into the station and he said 3 with 1 lady coming down to the station to complain. I asked him if the person that come down was over 60, he replied yes.
My thoughts are that she was most likely just jealous that:
1. She doesn't look like that anymore or .....
2. Her husband was getting alittle frisky....or........
3. I was trying to give our beach name a reason for being named as it is.
I told him I was disappointed that it was only 3 as two years ago they logged in 100 calls in 2 days. Call me when we hit 101, going for a record.
When we were done chatting, he decided that there really was no wrong doing and was going to call the woman back to explain that there is no pornography on the house. Good reasonable cop and a nice guy to boot. I enjoyed our conversation, it was fun.
Now Laker Taker is worried (he is like a mother hen at times) that this woman is a selectman and will close the beach down / not have it plowed out due to my house. Actually I was more concerned about the trash on the beach and broken snow skis left behind that I pointed out to the cop. This is what the woman should be complaining about. I would think that if it continues, that will be the cause of it. Not the silly pictures on my house. I picked up the trash and skis so whomever they belong to....do the right thing and pick up after yourself. I'm not your mother.........otherwi se if I am, she's pretty ugly.
Now for the conditions before I got side tracked: They Sucked.
There is one path you can take to get across the beach area at Cummings. The path that is packed down / some what hard ice where all the snowmobilers and atv's went on. To the right or left is very deep slush. Go fast across it with a sled. Might be difficult with a wheeler as you will break it up (I think). Walk on it first to check before driving on.
The fog was chewing up the ice pretty good.
Think I'm helping Fishog remove his monster house off the lake tomorrow morning. Then it's party time at Capt. Black's!!
Pretty entertaining evening.
JIGGIN.
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Only three call???? You definitely need to move the house closer to the road. I wish that all the "dime droppers" would take up new hobbies. Nice job explaining and making your case Jiggin.
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Now Laker Taker is worried (he is like a mother hen at times) that this woman is a selectman and will close the beach down / not have it plowed out due to my house. Actually I was more concerned about the trash on the beach and broken snow skis left behind that I pointed out to the cop. This is what the woman should be complaining about. I would think that if it continues, that will be the cause of it. Not the silly pictures on my house. I picked up the trash and skis so whomever they belong to....do the right thing and pick up after yourself.
JIGGIN.
If that's the case, then time for me to move up here full time and run for 'Selectman'. ;D
Just took my 'Chessie' for a walk along the foot of the lake. Avery was full of trash also. I picked up what I could along the way.
NB
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Zack attack if that's your house in sleepy hollow its going to be floating pretty soon that landing opened up pretty bad its not gonna go anywhere but I'd suggest getting it out. Good luck
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A shout out to Capt. Black and the Darkside Crew, Thank you for the invite and the Hospitality out there today !! :thumbsup: It was a pleasure meeting more Circus Folk and I'm looking forward to more trips to the Big Top next season ! Good luck out there and Stay Safe !
Surf
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A shout out to Capt. Black and the Darkside Crew, Thank you for the invite and the Hospitality out there today !! :thumbsup: It was a pleasure meeting more Circus Folk and I'm looking forward to more trips to the Big Top next season ! Good luck out there and Stay Safe !
Surf
Yes X2!! Thanks a bunch Capt Black! Had a great time out there today. I managed 1 small laker and had a few other hits. Good to see you too, Surf! Met up with Taint, Guinea, Jonesey, JIGGIN, and CH. Wish I could have stayed longer.
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Yes X2!! Thanks a bunch Capt Black! Had a great time out there today. I managed 1 small laker and had a few other hits. Good to see you too, Surf! Met up with Taint, Guinea, Jonesey, JIGGIN, and CH. Wish I could have stayed longer.
You Guys/Girls were all out there today? From where Finless and I were fishing (northern end of the lake) you'd never have known that there was even anyone else out there? Too Bad we missed ya...If the shoreline holds up, maybe we'll see ya on the 28th?
Thanks Again, Newfound for filling us in on the recent conditions...it saved us some running around and we were able to land some Bows...Heres a decent one from today...21" and 4lbs even
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awesome fish keith! Is it half salmon, look at the tail? JK nice job man.
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A shout out to Capt. Black and the Darkside Crew, Thank you for the invite and the Hospitality out there today !! :thumbsup: It was a pleasure meeting more Circus Folk and I'm looking forward to more trips to the Big Top next season ! Good luck out there and Stay Safe !
Surf
Yes X2!! Thanks a bunch Capt Black! Had a great time out there today. I managed 1 small laker and had a few other hits. Good to see you too, Surf! Met up with Taint, Guinea, Jonesey, JIGGIN, and CH. Wish I could have stayed longer.
It was quite a day moving shacks and BBQ'ing. Wish we could have visited more but our neighbors needed help. Getting that very LARGE shack off was a bit of work. Glad to have finally met both Surf and NHTroutfreak. Great getting to put faces with voices from the radio or the shanty. Also nice to meet Jonesy and Taint (that's still your name right ;) ). Sorry I had to leave but Bobhouse Bull was antsy to get going with the bobhouse in the back of his truck and I don't blame him. Heard Mike and Nancy entertained for a while afterwards. Amazing how fast the shore line is going. Hope we can get out some more but.......Thanks to all who stopped by for a visit. NHTroutFisherman and finless, you guys should have come by for some food and beverages. Nice bow there NHTF. Hard to believe the season is coming to a close. :'(
Capt. Black
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wish I could have been with you guys this weekend-but glad everyone had a great time.JIGGIN...stop harassing the the Bristol,PD!!!!!! ;D ,and scaring the old ladies!What a great story to pass onto all the grandkids!(TOO FUNNY!)
Surf said Guinea tried to run him over with her portable(good one,Guinea...he said you took him down like a stubborn 7 pin!) ;D
It was way too breezy and slushy for me to get out(Duck Doc understands that one)...but real glad Surf got to "show" for us both.It's great to have met the Circus and get to fish with everyone.We will be seeing ya,even with ice out coming too quick!
Stay safe out there,getting them houses off the ice!
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A shout out to,philthefishman and Kracken...always great to see more people finding The Circus Folks!
REMEMBER to turn them clocks forward, all you people who forgot...if you are looking for that hour you lost(or gained?)-blame Capt.Black! ;D
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03/12/2011
Got the Gramps cove to help Fishog bring his bobhouse to shore. Decided to not take it off of there and go out on Cummings Beach instead as the shore line to get off was completely gone of ice and deep with water.
When I got to Cummings there were a slew of people all ready to go and willing to help.
We pulled out 9 bobhouses and got 8 of them loaded onto trailers and taken home. Would of done more as there were a few houses left on the beach but no owners showed up.
Conditions were great on the ice but the shore line posed the problem. About the last 10 -15 or so feet to shore was basically gone. There was no way in or out but to go through the water. Wasn't too deep so it wasn't too bad. For a time there we had 4 bob houses all lined up on the ice much like an air strip or run way waiting for clearance from Cummings Beach Control Tower to take off and make a push for the beach. All got stuck and from there Psycho had enough rope to connect from the road (tied to a truck) and down to the houses. Used the truck to pull them up the rest of the way out and onto the parking lot.
All the houses were big except Laker Takers being the smallest and mine being the next size up. From there the houses were either 8x8, 8x10 and 7x10. All the houses including mine were very heavy but with 9 - 10 of us there it really wasn't that bad. Everyone pitched in to do whatever they could, shovel, jack up, pry up, placed blocks under, tie and untie the rope, provide suggestions, use of their truck, stopping and holding up traffic, pushing the houses onto trailers etc......without a doubt, the more the easier. Thanks guys for helping out this year. Could NOT have done it as easily without your help. That's what we're all about on Newfound and the ice fishermen keep it paid forward with no thought to it. Just do it. That's the way we roll........
So from about 7 am to 2:30 pm that's what we did. After that, headed home to drop off the wheeler, get some dry socks and boots, pick up CH then headed over to Capt. Black's and the dark side.
That's where the real laughs and fun begins. The dark side crew were all there and really nice to see everyone. I never got a line in the water the whole time I was there. Just good friends, good food and great laughs. We stayed there till after dark and decided to carry the party back to my house......which explains why I'm not fishing today....too much fun and tired from yesterday's work out.
I hope Psycho feels better (was sicker than heck yesterday but stayed to help out) and Houndog broke his finger getting it slammed in Fishog's door. He stuck it out to the end as well. Both pushed through what had to get done. As always, thanks you two (and Scruffy too). These guys are the real model of paying it forward....unselfishly .
Thanks to Capt. Black and the dark side crew for hosting the party this year and to Mike and Nancy for hanging out with us till the end. Great crew there. My cheeks still hurt this morning from laughing and smiling.
There was so much food, drinks and plenty of laughs that time went by way too quickly. Wish I could of gotten there earlier. Rumor has it, it's an annual event......
To the 3 people that complained about my house this year, I took it off the lake. I hope that it wasn't too offensive but then again, I don't really care, it's designed to get a reaction and by the way UCLMB's.
Here are some pictures (that I could post) of yesterday's events.
JIGGIN.
Fishog's house on the beach
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Fishog's house coming up.
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Psycho's house
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Tim's house
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Tim's made it into the parking lot
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Houndog cleared for taking off......
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Houndog's house after take off
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Laker Taker pulling the house up by himself...trying to impress us with his super human strength.
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Grilling at Capt. Black's
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Some of the Circus at Capt. Black's
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LadyBug and CH playing
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What are LadyBug and CH doing?.........I think I've seen this movie before.....
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I know the season hasn't ended for me just yet. Just gone back to the start. Back to fishing outside, portables and pulling sleds by hand. Stay tuned.......
JIGGIN.
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03/12/2011
Thanks to Capt. Black and the dark side crew for hosting the party this year and to Mike and Nancy for hanging out with us till the end. Great crew there. My cheeks still hurt this morning from laughing and smiling.
There was so much food, drinks and plenty of laughs that time went by way too quickly. Wish I could of gotten there earlier. Rumor has it, it's an annual event......
To the 3 people that complained about my house this year, I took it off the lake. I hope that it wasn't too offensive but then again, I don't really care, it's designed to get a reaction and by the way UCLMB's.
JIGGIN.
More rumors? I think I heard that one too. Glad you could all make it over. Better planning for next year, I won't have to go home so early. ;) What ARE Ladybug and CH doing? >:D Never mind, I don't want to know. The circus is a really great group of people who ALWAYS look out for each other. :bow: So glad you adopted the dark side crew in. :thumbsup: Thanks for an entertaining season once again. I'm sure we'll be up once or twice more before ice out. Might have to bring the johnboat to get on the ice. I think I can speak for the darkside crew when I say that the three that complained, they CL our B's too
Capt. Black
wish I could have been with you guys this weekend-but glad everyone had a great time.Surf said Guinea tried to run him over with her portable(good one,Guinea...he said you took him down like a stubborn 7 pin!) ;D
It's great to have met the Circus and get to fish with everyone.We will be seeing ya,even with ice out coming too quick!
Stay safe out there,getting them houses off the ice!
PS.
A shout out to,philthefishman and Kracken...always great to see more people finding The Circus Folks!
REMEMBER to turn them clocks forward, all you people who forgot...if you are looking for that hour you lost(or gained?)-blame Capt.Black! ;D
LLT sorry you couldn't join us. Surf behaved very well, even when Guinea tried to run him over. If you had joined us you would know that none of what happened was my fault. Everyone was forewarned.
Capt. Black
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sorry we missed all the fun on newfound....but we were fishing at lake "W"......
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hoping to get one more week....
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Me and Phil got up there Friday but didn't make it out till later Saturday due to over drinking Friday night. We got to Cummings beach around 12 or later. We thought that it was a couple of you but weren't sure and felt dumb asking. I think a couple of you even warned us about the shoreline, thanks even though there was no way around it especially at 9 o'clock that night after it melted even more through the day. We sat in the portable all night catching nothing but a buzz saying we should have said something and maybe could have made it out to Capt Black's. Maybe next year. That might have been our last trip on the ice this year but we got our rods ready for any sight of open water! Maybe this year I'll figure out how to troll for trout.
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We thought that it was a couple of you but weren't sure and felt dumb asking. I think a couple of you even warned us about the shoreline, thanks even though there was no way around it especially at 9 o'clock that night after it melted even more through the day. We sat in the portable all night catching nothing but a buzz saying we should have said something and maybe could have made it out to Capt Black's. Maybe next year.
I was one of the people that spoke to you at the parking lot. I wish I knew it was you Kraken, my bad and I apologize. I should of introduced myself as well. Never feel dumb asking or introducing yourself on Newfound.
I heard a funny one this weekend, talking with a person in the parking lot, he said someone out of the blue came over and helped me with my house and introduced himself to me as.....(he couldn't remember the guys handle) and asked what his was...I responded Bill. The other guy kind of looked at me like what?!? Bill?? What kind of handle is that?!?? I didn't quite understand what was going on.
After I got done laughing a bit, I explained it to him: about 5.5, radio handles (86 of us now scattered on the lake), camaraderie, the paying it forward, fun times, etc....and now he is thinking of a handle for himself. It was his first year here and now knows about IS too.
Funny that the lake allows you to have a second identity almost. You can be whomever you want on the lake but more importantly, you can become part of family & friends & a Circus. It's pretty simple, if you fish Newfound, your are part so be a part. Holler out on the radio, tell us all what's going on, what's a happenin and what's a shakin. I'd like to know.
Your right, there was no way around getting on or off the lake without getting wet at Cummings beach. I admire your dedication and determination for going out, I was surprised you stayed out as long as you did. Good night though, low wind and warm.
Cheers.
JIGGIN.
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Me and Phil got up there Friday but didn't make it out till later Saturday due to over drinking Friday night. We got to Cummings beach around 12 or later. We thought that it was a couple of you but weren't sure and felt dumb asking. I think a couple of you even warned us about the shoreline, thanks even though there was no way around it especially at 9 o'clock that night after it melted even more through the day. We sat in the portable all night catching nothing but a buzz saying we should have said something and maybe could have made it out to Capt Black's. Maybe next year. That might have been our last trip on the ice this year but we got our rods ready for any sight of open water! Maybe this year I'll figure out how to troll for trout.
Don't be af-fearred,Kracken...RUN and SCREAM when ya get on the ice...everyones fair game!Shout "FLLLAGGG-and see who comes a runnin! ;D (yellin "HI THERE NEIGHBOR",never works...but "flag" does!(or "BEER RUN?") that works too. :icefish: :thumbsup:
I see JIGGIN got a post in before me,but that's ok too!(waves at Jiggin)... and to quote jiggin:
"Funny that the lake allows you to have a second identity almost. You can be whomever you want on the lake but more importantly, you can become part of family & friends & a Circus. It's pretty simple, if you fish Newfound, your are part so be a part. Holler out on the radio, tell us all what's going on, what's a happenin and what's a shakin. I'd like to know."
...be careful if you lose a fish at the hole...you get a Newfound "TAG"(got one from Surf and he enjoyed wapping me in the shoulder much more than he should have.)Nice crew-and great times is what it's all about(fishing too of course!) ;D
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Fished at the foot of the lake Sunday.
The melting and road run-off is really making the water murky down at this end.
I like to fish shallow for rainbow, but with the cloudy water, we started in real shallow then moved to deeper water (20') in hopes of clearer water.
fishing at different depths from 1' to 18' and everything in between. Not a flag all day, but not surprising considering the cloudiness of the water.
The shoreline was very soft and good thing for chest waders. I went in up to my chest but wasn't breached. ;D
Threw out 24' of planking to get out past the soft stuff.
Still almost 2' of ice 10" white with 10" black below. Plenty, if you can get to it. Some of the cracks are starting to open up though.(dangerous time to be out there)
Was still a good day to have family and friends come on up to give the day a try.
Newfound
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First, I must apologize to Surf for attacking him with a portable. A second use for the auger...tie the shack to it! ;)
It was nice to see you guys...Capt, I didn't realize you were leaving with Bull, or I would have at least said goodbye! Thank you for the invite. What a great crew, feeding half the circus. Red the bartender kept my cup filled, too. At least I did mange some fishing in between the socializing.
Troutfreak gave me his laker...baked stuffed for dinner last night! He also drilled fishing holes for me to use (ha! how'd I do guys?) since only Jonesy can ever keep my auger running, and he wasn't there yet.
We went back over there Sunday after I helped Stalker's crew get their house off. (It breaks down...very easy to remove!)
There was a guy fishing next to the brook mess. Said he caught 4, but I didn't see them. I tend to be skeptical of anyone saying they caught a fish on Newfound, nevermind 4! ;)
Somebody left a bucket of bait next to my car at my work parking lot. Apparently I have to go fishing this afternoon. ;D
Ladybug and I are gonna go out tomorrow after work too.
If anyone is out, give a holler!
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Capt, I didn't realize you were leaving with Bull, or I would have at least said goodbye! Thank you for the invite. What a great crew, feeding half the circus. Red the bartender kept my cup filled, too. At least I did mange some fishing in between the socializing.
Sorry to leave without saying good bye Guinea. Bobhouse Bull was mad that Top Cat stole his dance partner, Nancy. No just kidding, he wanted to get the bobhouse home safely and he did. It was fun for sure. Thanks to Jiggin and CH, and Jonesy and Ladybug for bringing some vittles to add to ours. There was certainly plenty to eat and drink.
Capt. Black
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Cummings Beach RANT.
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=193196.0 (http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=193196.0)
Also, if nobody takes those broken skis in the snowbank by next Saturday, I'm taking them to the dump.
Cheers.
NB
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Some pix from Capt's party....
Remnants from the brook
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Me, "Alice" and Ladybug
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Troutfreak with the one fish of the day...
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Party central with stuck bobhouse in the background...
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Ladybug and I went out for a few hours after work today. Watched two houses get hauled off. One was really tiny, but they still managed to get stuck on the ramp. We jigged and laughed. Hey, they were of the lake and safe! ;D
But the ramp got torn up a bit more. I went in up to my ankle, and as is usual for me when I'm startled, I let out a yelp and embarrassed myself. But then I found a pair of sunglasses in the water. They looked like Nancy's. I need to call her....nahhh...maybe I'll keep em. Just to make up for being embarrassed. ;)
There's still a house on the other side of the brook mess out there. But I'm sure Mr. Kneeland has already taken down the name on the door....
So I'm thinking....if you don't get your house off and it ends up in the water, should part of the repayment be to clean town beach parking lot? ;D
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But the ramp got torn up a bit more. I went in up to my ankle, and as is usual for me when I'm startled, I let out a yelp and embarrassed myself.
There's still a house on the other side of the brook mess out there. But I'm sure Mr. Kneeland has already taken down the name on the door....
So I'm thinking....if you don't get your house off and it ends up in the water, should part of the repayment be to clean town beach parking lot? ;D
Doesn't this happen to you every year? ;) At least this year you only got your ankle wet. Last year you got wet all the way up to your :o :o :o . I can't believe that other small shack is still out there. Might be new "structure" come spring, expensive structure though.
Capt. Black
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Forgot to mention too..... Green Ghost mentioned to me that Zack Attack's house is still out there at the North end of the lake. Getting really sketchy around it so he said. Looks like it might be starting to tip to one side? I haven't seen it myself. He said he was a little concerned about it.
Zack Attack, if your reading this, give me a shout, I'll go out with you and help get your house off the lake. Shouldn't do it alone. Might be best to tow it back to Cummings Beach where the open water at the shore line isn't too bad to get a house across. (compared to the North end of the lake).
JIGGIN.
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So a couple of folks are concerned that we wont be able to hold the end of the season get together on Newfound on either the 26th or 27th weather / ice conditions depending. I'm concerned too but I don't worry about it. As time draws near, we will make the decision. It wont be the first time that we decided not to have it.
The problem isn't wheather there is enough ice or not because there is on the lake. The problem is the shore lines being soft / breaking up and getting to the thick ice. I've used planks before and might have to do it again. Maybe even waders, who knows. I was able to walk out onto the lake yesterday in 2 separate areas (2 sides of the lake) without any problems but that's not to say it is ok all around the lake.
We'll have to wait and see what the conditions bring in a week. I hope and look forward to holding this event like in years past. I hope everyone (open invite) can attend but if you cant or don't dare to, I understand.
I will keep you posted on wheather or not we are still having it as we get closer to the dates. It will be "join us and fish at your own risk" like it has been in the past. We genereally gather towards the north end of Mayhew but more towards the boat launch side. You cant miss the crowd.
We'll have grills for if you bring food to cook on and free suckers (whatever I have left in my box) and great camaraderie. It's about the last Hurrah, reminiscing about the past season, sharing stories, meeting new people, laughs and being around good people with hopes of yankin one up through the ice before open water season.
Stay tuned......
JIGGIN.
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arhh, ye may have to walk the plank you scurvey dawg
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arhh, ye may have to walk the plank you scurvey dawg
I just put a couple in my car... ;D
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03/17/2011
Slimey and Laker Taker asked me to post Slimey's laker he got today.
10.51 lbs but I forgot to get a measurement.
Nice job guys! Good day weather wise too. Happy St. Pattie's Day O' McSlimey!
Hoping to see another on the 26th or 27th!
JIGGIN.
ps: Had to take one pic next to Laker Taker's truck. He made me.
Slimey's biggest laker through the ice yet.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/Slimeys1051lber2011.jpg)
Slimey next to Laker Taker's truck.
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Nice job, Slimey! That thing is a PIG!
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Awesome Lake Trout Slimey! Congrats ;)
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Way to go Slimey, That's a Cocker Laker !!
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someday.......... :-\...
nice job slimy!!!!!!
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great fish...nice job getting out there!
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way to go man! Nice fish
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Nice Fish! Living up to your handle for sure. Congrats.
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jiggin thanks for trying to help me out. i appreciate it. your a good man, i dont care what everyone els says. I got my house off sunday with allot of machinery, chevy pickup, rope,cable,chains,2 wheelers. completly destroyed my house. but i was just glad to remove it frome the lake. hope to see you on the lake saterday and or sunday.
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Congrats, That's a nice Laker! Fish like that keep ya sitting on a bucket staring at that hole in the ice.
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That things a HOG! Congrats!
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Very nice laker slimey
Hope to meet some of you guys out there for the first time on the 26th or 27th.
Come on Ice gods one more last outing with the IS members at the Newfound Circus.
tight lines all and be safe out there!
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Wow Slimey!!!! Nice haul!!!
Is he having it mounted?
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That's a monster Slimey, pictures and stories of big fish like that are the reason I started fishing Newfound. I've never caught anything like that, Yet. Seeing that makes me want one even more.
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Is he having it mounted?
He was pretty excited when I saw him and was still mounting it.........was that the question?
JIGGIN.
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He was pretty excited when I saw him and was still mounting it.........was that the question?
JIGGIN.
I was wondering who would pick up on that first. JIGGIN, Capt Black or newfound? ;D
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jiggin thanks for trying to help me out. i appreciate it. your a good man, i dont care what everyone els says. I got my house off sunday with allot of machinery, chevy pickup, rope,cable,chains,2 wheelers. completly destroyed my house. but i was just glad to remove it frome the lake. hope to see you on the lake saterday and or sunday.
Glad you got your house off, but too bad it got trashed. I was starting to wonder if it was going to end up being "structure". ;)
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Is he having it mounted?
Guinea. :nono: >:D
I was wondering who would pick up on that first. JIGGIN, Capt Black or newfound? ;D
We are just soooo misunderstood. ;)
Great job on that laker Slimey. That is a pig.
Capt. Black
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Great HOG Laker!
Great way to finish a season..
Congrats Slimey!
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He was pretty excited when I saw him and was still mounting it.........was that the question?
JIGGIN.
Ahhh...nothing like a stuffed laker...
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Don't act so innocent Troutfreak! ::)
Hmm, let's see...is Slimey taking his laketrout to a taxidermist to construct a replica?
Capt, Jiggin, TF, and Newfie... uclmpf! :P
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Don't act so innocent Troutfreak! ::)
Hmm, let's see...is Slimey taking his laketrout to a taxidermist to construct a replica?
Capt, Jiggin, TF, and Newfie... uclmpf! :P
Guinea! There you go again with the potty mouth :laugh:
Jiggin, As much as I love trout fishing, even if I caught a 10lb Rainbow, I don't think I would "mount" it?
Guess I won't know till I catch one ;D
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Jiggin, As much as I love trout fishing, even if I caught a 10lb Rainbow, I don't think I would "mount" it?
Guess I won't know till I catch one ;D
Obviously you dont know Slimey.....kidding.... ..sorta.
JIGGIN.
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What a brute!!!! Congrats on that awesome laker. Great to see the lake still produces some large fish. ;D
Cheers & Tight Lines!!!
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even if I caught a 10lb Rainbow, I don't think I would "mount" it?
Who do you think you are kidding? I seem to have seen some fish you have already mounted so we all know you do not discriminate when it comes to size. You have proven that you like them both big and little!
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Who do you think you are kidding? I seem to have seen some fish you have already mounted so we all know you do not discriminate when it comes to size. You have proven that you like them both big and little!
Ben, I think you mis understood Jiggins meaning of "mounting" a fish?
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Ben, I think you mis understood Jiggins meaning of "mounting" a fish?
No, I think I got it. I was trying to give you zinger but failed I guess.
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dirty, dirty dirty. mounting fish is bad for your health
great fish sir
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I'm mostly a catch and release fisherman too, maybe because I never caught anything that big, but as big as that fish was it would have been bigger next year. I'm just jeleous.
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That's an awsome togue, congrats.
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03/19/2011
Went out today and I got skunked however Laker Taker got 2 small lakers. Wind kept temps colder than expected.
JIGGIN.
Laker Taker releasing a laker that took out a lot of line.
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"Capt, Jiggin, TF, and Newfie... uclmpf! "
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LMB
:roflmao:
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03/19/2011
Went out today and I got skunked however Laker Taker got 2 small lakers. Wind kept temps colder than expected.
JIGGIN.
Laker Taker releasing a laker that took out a lot of line.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/Releasingalaker2011.jpg)
Great Pic Jiggin...That guy sure peeled some line! :o Saw NB out there today...Wish I knew ya were fishin' , Finless and I woulda stoped by. Shorelines were pretty sketchy today... I Broke through in the waders a couple times but we were only fishing wast deep so no worries...Caught/Released 3 Nice Rainbows....Good way to end the season....Family obligations next weekend...Hopefully see you out there some time this spring? ;)
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LMB
Chocolate balls........
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03/20/2011
Great day weather wise....a perfect march ice fishing day. Cold in the morning and warmed up a bit with very slight breeze for the day. Had to be careful not to get a sun burn today. We (CH and I) got skunked but some of the folks around us got into them. Just really nice to be out enjoying the warmth of the sun and good company.
JIGGIN.
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me and buck-tail had fun out there......perfect day out there for our last trip on the ice!.....great company, and was sad it had to end...
was walking around on the ice and there was a secondary level of water....and on that secondary level was a old hole that would have swallowed
me up....went up to my shin in the second level, but one step to the right...and im waving to everyone with water up to my armpits.....be carefull out there!!...
heres the hole....
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my fish...
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one of buck-tails fish.......
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/P3190017.jpg)
another....
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/P3190012.jpg)
what its all about!!....
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Just want to tell you folks I'll miss reading Dear Diary. The circus has a great bunch of people I am jealous. Wish I was closer ART
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Well, I had a nibble. Sadly, that was the most excitement fishing I've had in a while! :-\
It was a gorgeous day though! I even got a little sun on my arms until the wind picked back up and I had to put a layer back on. That's what March fishing should be! ;D
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Just want to tell you folks I'll miss reading Dear Diary. The circus has a great bunch of people I am jealous. Wish I was closer ART
Thanks for reading the Diary Art. Wish you were closer too. It would be fun to have you join us. I hope it was entertaining for you and the rest of IS.
Season isn't quite over yet. I think we'll be ok till the 27th. I found a spot where the shore line isn't breaking up at all yet. Walked out in my work boots without a problem.
Stay tuned.....
JIGGIN.
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Well, I had a nibble. Sadly, that was the most excitement fishing I've had in a while!
You had a what? Oh, never mind. >:D
Capt. Black
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Flop those "b's" upside down.....
JIGGIN.
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Flop those "b's" upside down.....
JIGGIN.
Pretty funny. I was thinking the same thing. ;D Great minds think alike. ;)
Capt. Black
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Flop those "b's" upside down.....
JIGGIN.
B's? ;)
Tough crowd! I thought for sure the talk of shedding clothes would have caught your attention. Jiggin was on the lake and missed it! You guys are getting old..... :P
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Jiggin was on the lake and missed it! You guys are getting old..... :P
Oh no I didn't...... :bow:
:-*
JIGGIN.
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Tough crowd! I thought for sure the talk of shedding clothes would have caught your attention. Jiggin was on the lake and missed it! You guys are getting old..... :P
Jiggin didn't miss it. Film at 11. ;)
Capt. Black
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So the JIGNKED License plate is true ! Way to go Guinea, thats why your my Hero ! :woot: :thumbsup: :roflmao:
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So the JIGNKED License plate is true ! Way to go Guinea, thats why your my Hero ! :woot: :thumbsup: :roflmao:
i dont get up that way muchbut i have heard rumors ;)
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jiggin are you still gonna attempt the get together on newfound this weekend ?pretty scetchy conditions out there ......
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Oh no I didn't...... :bow:
:-*
JIGGIN.
I'll bet he was checking out the Nibbles
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As of right now Yes we are still doing it. Not sure at this point either Sat or Sun.
I found a spot where getting on is very easy and the shore line hasnt broken up yet. There is still plenty of ice on the lake itself.
Checking the ice conditions daily and will advise later in the week.
Stay tuned.....
JIGGIN.
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Hmmm..I should probably clarify something here.
My plate is a suggestion. Knowing I am outnumbered on the lake (male/female ratio), it is something I encourage.
I did have a picture of such an occurrance sent to my phone by a couple of young lads jigging in boxers. I think it's working! ;D
Okay, so I've gotten down to the bra/woolies combo a few times, but I'm at a beach, right? It's like wearing a swimsuit top. And I'm far away from other people when I do it. And it mortifies Stalker so it's fun to do when he's nearby...(he's concerned about my honor)...shock value is a plus. ;)
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03/23/2011
Checked the lake again today and getting on was perfect. Walked right out in my work boots (and chisel of course). Still plenty of ice on the lake itself. More than I'm gonna chisel my holes through.
What concerns me now is the wind they are predicting on Sat and Sunday 13 mph for both days. Both Friday and Monday (days on each side of the weekend) seem to be windy too (in case the weather pattern shifts one way or the other). Weather is suppose to be below freezing at night with day time temps of 35 - 40F for the remainder of the week w/ some snow showers. On the lake it's a bit cooler. We'll see which day is better and go from there.
Checked my bait box yesterday. Not many suckers left from what I can see. Normally I'd have more suckers but with 2 sucker traps ripped off this past season, I had just barely enough for myself (being frugal during the season). I didn't pass out alot of suckers this year to share, sorry folks. Wouldn't be a bad idea picking up some bait for this weekend. I'll have a sucker for myself filleted up to share and whatever is left in the box. If you don't know, I can show you how to fillet your sucker and cut your bait or at least how I do it.
Stay tuned.....
JIGGIN.
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I absolutely HAVE TO pick up a sucker for the weekend....gotta try the new fillet knife! ;D
I was on the end of many beers when I tried Sunday....better to start fresh.
Watching the weather a few minutes ago, both days look to be about the same temp and wind-wise. I would personally prefer Saturday, but that's just me throwing it out there.
I'm gonna have to check Friday and see where my walk-on point can be. I might be able to haul over from an access where I know there are planks (and a small boat if need be ;) ). Chisel in hand, of course! I don't want to pull a Tippy and tip over into a hole.
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of course! I don't want to pull a Tippy and tip over into a hole.
that was a stretch!!....lol......no i didnt tip into a hole....but came close....ill give an "E"...for effort......i am glad to say the only tippin' that went on this yr. was tippin' em' back!!.....
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I just checked weather.com and the forecast says that Sunday is supposed to be 5 degrees warmer than Saturday and a few less clouds than Saturday. Hopefully the wind won't be that bad over by Wulamut, but that would be wishful thinking. ???
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I absolutely HAVE TO pick up a sucker for the weekend....
Guinea........ ;)
Capt. Black
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Guinea........ ;)
Capt. Black
ROFLMAO!
Is it time for a "cease fire" agreement?
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Good luck out there this weekend folks, looks like the weather is going to cooperate nicely for ya'll. I hope everyone closes out the season with nice Trout ! Have a Great weekend and Stay Safe !
Surf
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ROFLMAO!
Is it time for a "cease fire" agreement?
Maybe, but....we're having too much fun. ;) ;D Guinea knows I'm just kidding around with her. She's a good gal who can joke around with the best of them. Besides, if I didn't say something Jiggin would have.
Capt. Black
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And she's also watching you closely....
we still have a few months of MyFishFinder coming up....you are safe nowhere!!!
Arrgh Capt ye scurvy dog! This be war! ;D
p.s. coming up fishing this weekend?
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Arrgh Capt ye scurvy dog! This be war! ;D
p.s. coming up fishing this weekend?
Arrgh, was planning to come up Saturday but my better half is going away for the weekend and I'm staying home with my daughter and the dog. I can't complain though, she let me fish 8 weekends in a row. I think I owe her a few weekends. Might have to be sick during the week for one last ice adventure. Good luck to all, stay safe. I'll be thinking of you guys.
Capt. Black
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Maybe, but....we're having too much fun. ;) ;D Guinea knows I'm just kidding around with her. She's a good gal who can joke around with the best of them. Besides, if I didn't say something Jiggin would have.
Capt. Black
I know. You're right. We do certainly have too much fun1 ;D
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I know. You're right. We do certainly have too much fun1 ;D
Now, Troutfreak, I NEVER said we had too much fun. ;D I said we were having too much fun to quit. ;)
Capt. Black
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03/25/2011
Looks like we are all set for Sunday the 27th for the Get Together. Getting on seems to be good and should be somewhat warm however the wind is hovering around 15 mph.....which I guess we should be used to.
I just got back from my bait box and it turns out that I have a few more smaller suckers than I thought. Not many but probably enough for Sunday. I still suggest bringing some bait (smelt or shiners) and if you need big suckers, get those too. I only have some smaller ones.
Bring grills, byob, food & whatever makes you comfortable. I'm marinating up some chicken to put out and maybe a pork tenderloin if someone wants to tend to it.
I'll double check again tomorrow afternoon and update one more time but I'm pretty sure it's a go.
Stay tuned.........
JIGGIN.
ps: Rumor has it, Party at Troutfreak's afterwards.
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ps: Rumor has it, Party at Troutfreak's afterwards.
Really, dude? I thought it was at NB's. ???
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Jiggin, I'll call ya tomorrow. I'll be away from the computer after tonight. Hitting Lake Y in the a.m. then heading down to Bristol to meet up with Stalker. (I'm bringing a flatty with me....suck it up locals! ;D )
I saw Psycho today at the gas station....we all but high-fived about the end of the year get together! So we'll be seeing him and Butterfly out there too!
p.s. Thanks Jiggin. I now get p.m.'s from people saying UCLMB.
Have you been told today? :-*
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(I'm bringing a flatty with me....suck it up locals! ;D )
I saw Psycho today at the gas station....we all but high-fived about the end of the year get together! So we'll be seeing him and Butterfly out there too!
p.s. Thanks Jiggin. I now get p.m.'s from people saying UCLMB.
Have you been told today? :-*
Stalkers far from being a flattie in my book. He's always welcome.
Did you do the belly bump with Psycho? The arse rub? The reach around? The good weather dance? Instead of the high five? The "all but" in your comment got me thinking.....I got all the moves.
It wouldn't be the same without Psycho and family. They were there at the beginning.
Going out now to put out Laker Takers house off of Wulamut. I keep hearing that you can get on at the town beach. I dunno.....will in a bit though.
Don't tell Houndog.....he'll bring his monster house out too, he's ballzy.
JIGGIN.
ps: Oh & Guinea, UCLMB's.
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03/26/2011
Just got back from putting Laker Taker's house out. Me and Taint fished in my portable for a while in shallow water with no lakers in sight.
Very windy out today which kept it cold. It's supposed to be the same tomorrow. It'll be tough fishing for sure. Prepare yourself for cold and windy conditions.
Got on and off at Cummings with the snowmobile no problem. Laker Taker took his wheeler out and didn't break through at Cummings either. Conditions are perfect for riding a sled or wheeler once on the lake. There is still 15" of ice out there.
My truck will be parked at Cummings with suckers in the back. Help yourself to whatever I have left and then come on out.
JIGGIN.
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sorry i cant make out there to fish this weekend......but hopefully i can make it out sunday afternoon to visit.......
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Really, dude? I thought it was at NB's. ???
Stop on by after noon time.
I'll be fishing south of Cummings in the morning for a few hours.
Is the main party in front of Mayhew again?
NB
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Stop on by after noon time.
I'll be fishing south of Cummings in the morning for a few hours.
Is the main party in front of Mayhew again?
NB
Hopefully we'll last longer than noon time. But it is supposed to be pretty breezy. We will be out there around 6:30-7. You might see me later in the afternoon.
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3.27.2011
Sitting at cummings beach right now and the wind is bad. It won't be a portable day. Its supposed to get worse.
Think twice before making the trip. I miss my hard side.
JIGGIN
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3.27.2011
If everyone perfers, we can meet at my house for a cook out etc...at noon today.
Rumor has it I just moved the party. Wait, not a rumor. I just did to my house. Don't tell CH. She loves surprises.
JIGGIN.
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Update; Small crowd gathering right now.still very windy and cold.
In the portable connected to the sled. Heater running.
JIGGIN
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Good luck out there, I hope the wind cuts you folks some slack and you can put a few on the ice today !
Surf
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this season was one of the best!.......
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see ya next season!!!.......tippin' 2.......and........buc ktail
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sorry.....click photo for video.....
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tippin2 & bucktail, awesome job on the video. I'm still laughing, thanks for sharing. It was a great year with the circus. See ya next year.
Capt. Black
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Nice job on the vid! We missed you guys out there today. Ended up over at JIGGIN's for some libation and good times. It was good to see everyone. ;D
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Awesome Vid!!!!! Gonna have to check out the Bigtop next winter!
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The video ROCKS!
Awesome job tippin2back and bucktail!
NB
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awsome video tippin2back ! well done !
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Outstanding video, way to go !! :thumbsup:
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GREAT video!!!!!!!!!!!! NICE JOB!
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Love it, Great Job. Can't wait for the sequel.
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03/27/2011
Sorry this is late.....
Sunday....
Got up this morning and heard the wind chimes chiming on the porch next to my bed room, usually a sign that I should stay in (during open water fishing) as it's never windy at my house and if the chimes are chiming....well......I knew it was windy and most likely cold out.
CH and I got everything loaded and off to Cummings beach, got there at 5 am. Unloaded the snowmobile, sled, all our stuff and got it ready to go. We decided to have another cup of coffee inside the truck while we waited to see if anyone was gonna show up. It was cold and windy out.
Close to 7 am, Troutfreak and Maggot showed up ready to go so off we went. I was surprised to see more folks coming out too when we got off of Wulamut. (I launched from Cummings beach).
We all got our lines out and portables set up and managed to keep them on the ice without blowing down the lake. Very slow action day, no one got any lakers so we decided to call it quits at Noon and head back to my house to finish the rest of the day off. (Sorry, cant show those pictures).
All in all it turned out to be a good day, would of preferred no wind but what are you gonna do. It was fun to see everyone that did turn out and was fun back at the house till wee hours of the night. Not so fun this morning.
Great job Troutfreak manning the grill, you have a full time job now at the house CH says. Thanks Laker Taker for bringing over a grill, deep fryer and Lovey. Thanks to all that showed up to the get together at the lake and back at the house. I'm sure next year will be better conditions and fishing, but I doubt it could be any funner.
I'm not quite done just yet either.....
JIGGIN.
Some pics that I could post.
Taint Strapped in.
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Jonesy hard at it.
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Taint, Shawn, Jim, Jonesy and Lady Bug.
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Slimey and Laker Taker going out on an excursion.
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Jim, Troutfreak and Maggot.
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Guinea, Jonesy, LadyBug and CH doing something again....cant they leave each other alone?
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2011 Get Together without me.
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2011 Get Together with me.
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03/28/2011
So this morning I was alittle slow. Took the day off to fish and get Laker Taker's house off the lake.
He had just moved it when I got there to the north end of Mayhew and as I was ready to come into the house, he pulls up a laker.
Had some breakfast and sure enough he pulls up another laker.
Just before we left, again he pulls up another laker.
We saw a few on the camera today but all the pictures I took didn't come out very well.
Glad I came out to take pictures for him again. I was nice and quite out there. Conditions are perfect for ATV's and Snowmobiles. Very windy though as usual.
The house came off easier today than it did when we pulled them all off a few weeks back. Hindsight I should of left my house out there but who could tell how the conditions would be.
JIGGIN.
Laker Taker's first laker of the day as I was approaching the house.
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And decided to video this one. I just missed this laker and guess who brought it up.
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nice job you guys!.........the lake looks like heaven out there.......must have been nice to be out there !
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Nice job on the lake trout! @)
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Nice, Lakertaker! :)
Oh, and please accept my apologies for singing to you quite too much. I'll blame Frog, he got me drunk. ;)
I'm gonna go out for a while Thursday after work. I did not pull any trout out of Newfound this year, and I have a score to settle!!!! Hopefully I will post pix Thursday night...after I get my camera back from Jiggin's house.
Yes, it was windy Sunday, and as usual I wasn't dressed properly. Next year will be different; I'm going to much more prepared and have more stuff...a portable for one, and I'm getting a hardside (not sure if it will make it out, but it's an option and a summer storage shed. ;) ). If it's out, you'll know where I am....cuz it's the Pink Palace. ;D
Thanks to Jiggin and CH for having us all over. It was nice to see everyone and meet a few new people too.
I will try to behave better next time. I will not try jigging for suckers in a bucket on Jiggin's porch, and I will NOT drink that weird green stuff.
Thanks to Troutfreak and LT for cooking. Grilling is man's work anyway. :P
Thanks to Stalker for driving my car home. When I'm rich I'm going to hire him to be my chauffer. I'll even buy the black hat. ;)
By the way, I want it on record that Jiggin was dissing Ma Nature...very loudly and boldly might I add....so if things go wrong next winter it's HIS fault! :P
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Hey Jiggin, Thanks for all the call backs on 5.5 and all the info to me and the circus. It helped to get current and updated info on the ice conditions. I'm going to miss that ice.
soco
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Hey Jiggin,
I see that (when I wrote this) this thread is fast approaching 18,000 views and over 700 posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is truly amazing! To get that many views/replies, I do believe you are THE KING!
Can't wait to see next year's Diary.....any thoughts on a new name yet?
Congrats on yet another succesful season on the ice!
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Thanks Jiggin for another great year of reading the circus posts! Truly enjoy them, and hope to perhaps make it up there at some point to meet you all!
Jack
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Hey Jiggin,
I see that (when I wrote this) this thread is fast approaching 18,000 views and over 700 posts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is truly amazing! To get that many views/replies, I do believe you are THE KING!
Can't wait to see next year's Diary.....any thoughts on a new name yet?
Congrats on yet another succesful season on the ice!
In just 3 months too! thats like 200 views per day, cool ;D
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CH and I are going out tomorrow on Newfound and bounce around in the portable. Then give the lake a break for a bit.
Will update later.....
JIGGIN.
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Ladybug and I will be out there after work tomorrow....we'll shout out at ya!
I might try to sneak out early though....I mean sneak. (Shut up Fletch! ;) )
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I caught a laker on Newfound!!!! 5 feet of water.....on a shiner, tip up....had 2 shiners in his belly, one was tiny. He was still fat when I cleaned him....
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Guineajig/winter/102_0809.jpg)
Leaving the lake I was sad...but laughing...Tippy was the last one out this year!!! Go Tippy! ;D
Jiggin and CH came by to see me and Ladybug before they left....hugs all around...like the end of an era.
We went out in style this year, made it till the 31st! By the way, The women outnumbered the men today....
(http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy314/Guineajig/winter/102_0812.jpg)
I found a great fishing buddy with Ladybug. I'm gonna miss meeting up after work with her. Pemi, here we come!
If it wasn't for Ladybug, I wouldn't have met Stalker, who is also a wonderful fishin buddy. (Trout dinner on me this weekend! ;D )
Shaddup Capt.
Jiggin and CH have been so good to me this year....use of the portable, timely advice (except today, bud, you were WRONG!!! lol) and just all around awesome people. Cheers, friends!
As for everyone who put up with me warming up in their bobhouses, I thank you all!
Great to meet new people, fun stalking old ones (hey Tippy!) and dammit, I need another month!
This is Guinea's "Dear Diary" wrap-up....(or is it dairy? :P ) and I can't wait for January 1st, 2012!!!!!
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made it out one last time after work today on newfound.....brought the camera out, and saw one laker, and a bunch of yellow perch, but was able to get nothing on the ice.......it was nice to chat a little with jiggin, and guinni.....and listen to our good-byes.........had my last beer, chipped out some blocks we couldnt get earlier in the season, and said my good-byes to the ice on newfound 2011
here was my last view of newfound 2011....
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r34/actionjackson4/P3310011.jpg)
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nice way to end the season guinea.......nice fish!
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Great Pictures/Reports! Thank you to all The "Circus Folk" for entertaining us all again this season. Look forward to meeting more of you in the future. :)
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Congratulations !! Way to go Guinea, Nice Laker !! :thumbsup:
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Nice job Guinea. How to persevere and stick with it. Good looking laker. See ya on the soft water.
Capt. Black
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Congratulations !! Way to go Guinea, Nice Laker !! :thumbsup:
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Great Laker Guinea!
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Great way to end the season guinea ! congrats !
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Guinea you earned every fish you caught this year. Hats off to ya. Nice laker,Congrats!
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04/01/2011
So I re-read the entire 2011 Dear Diary by the Newfound Circus thread.
Wow...there was alot of stuff I had forgotten about and there were a lot of funny moments and comments too. A roller coaster ride of emotional memories, I found myself re-living some of the:
Hard frustrating moments:
Getting a later than usual start to getting the houses on the lake, Not being able to bounce the houses around the lake due to the snow and slush conditions, Mount Washington like conditions making it tough to fish, Windy as we expect, Not seeing all the folks that are usually out there during the fishing season, Alexandria derby and having few visitors stopping by, Sketchy shore lines and low numbers of lakers taken (for me anyways).
Great times:
News years eve w/ Guinea, NB and Johnny Walker, Sunny day on the 1st which felt like March fishing being careful not to get a sun burn at the foot of the lake, That "good to be out there" @ the start of the season feeling in the house, Newfound derby peacefulness Thursday night and then the crazy happenings till Sunday, Meeting some really great people on the ice this year (too many to name, don't want to forget anyone), Seeing the Ladies of the Circus taking over (you gals are all hardcore) I tip my hat to you with all the respect from my heart (for putting up with me) but more importantly for being out there, Nice rainbows caught through the ice this year, The Malibu Beach party and end of the season get together.
Funny times:
Pictures being posted, Chubby the laker, Getting interviewed by the Newspaper & not having my house pictures printed, Complaints filed on my house to the Bristol PD, IS members getting nervous that we all died out there during the derby as no one posted anything for 2 days WE ARE ALIVE!, The funny folks that we have on Newfound & IS and their comments, Fire extinguishers going off, Food cook offs (kinda), predictable paths we all take as we migrate to our spots, ritual punching in the arm when you miss a fish, Songs that become affiliated with ice fishing, The positive ta-ta energy that I feel as they all get pointed towards my general direction (thank you ladies!) and Channel 5.5
Respectable times:
The Karma we all share of helping each other out and the pay it forward mentality, The information we all share whether it's ice conditions, safety alert updates, fishing updates, the general compassion towards each other, returning of the dragon hat, posting your 2000th post on our thread, People still coming out to fish even though the conditions were harsh, the help pushing our houses back to shore during those sketchy times, Sharing food, bait, knowledge, experiences, memories and the camaraderie.
I think if we had some awards, some of the awards I would pass out:
Most improved bobhouse: Tippin2 & Bucktail
Most Polite fisherman: Zack Attack
Most Hardcore: All the ladies on the lake
Most Helpful: Psycho, Scruffy and Houndog
Best cooks: Tippin2 & Bucktail
Most fish: Laker Taker
Biggest Lurker: Fletch
Best New Sticker: JayFatCity
Most determined: Guinea
I'm sure there are many other awards that I am forgetting about too.
After re-reading this diary, I found myself shaking my head, smiling, saying "oh yeah forgot about that" and laughing out loud. You folks or the Circus are way too much entertainment. I thank you all for giving me something to remember, cherish and laugh about. You all are a very unique bunch. I'd also like to thank those that read the diary and commented as well. We made it past 18,000 views in a very short time. I hope that more folks join the Circus with us. Isn't that what we all kinda wanted at some point when we were kids anyways?
What I did hear at the end of this season was "I cant wait till next year, I'm already looking forward to it". This tells me we all had a good time out there.
I'd like to think that we're all working towards John Lennon's Imagine.
This closes out the Dear Diary....by the Newfound Circus for 2011.
See you all next season.
Cheers!
JIGGIN.
Last day on the ice 03/31/2011
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/DSC03524.jpg)
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/DSC03525.jpg)
CH fishing.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/CHfishinglastday.jpg)
Some of the blocks me and CH picked up during our travels on the lake.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/DSC03540.jpg)
CH cooking us steak sandwiches for lunch.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/DSC03526.jpg)
Tip ups by the bubbler
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/DSC03534.jpg)
Guinea's end of the season trout.
(http://i443.photobucket.com/albums/qq154/JIGGIN69/DSC03544.jpg)
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You forgot an Award Jiggin? BEST THREAD and Most POSTS/REPLYS Goes to: Dear Diary...By the Newfound Circus 2011 ;)
:icefish: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup:
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Three Cheers for the All the NewFound Circus Folks, Hip Hip Hurrah, Hip Hip Hurrah, Hip Hip Hurrah, Outstanding Thread, Thanks for sharing !! :thumbsup:
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You forgot an Award Jiggin? BEST THREAD and Most POSTS/REPLYS Goes to: Dear Diary...By the Newfound Circus 2011 ;)
:icefish: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup: :clap: :thumbsup:
X2!!!!!!!!!!
Though I did not make it to Newfound again this season, there was an attempt made! I was one of the people worried that the tent had collapsed on the circus during the derby! This thread is my "bible" during the hard water season! Thanks again Mike and crew for keeping us up to date with your shananigans!
See you next year!
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Great Laker Guinea!
3X
OD
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It was a good season, although kind of short. I had a blast out there. Glad to have been a part of it all. I didn't catch a ton of fish this season, but i did get a few nice ones. I'm already making plans for next season. I hope next year is even better!
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good stuff from good people !!!!cant beat the price either thank you all !!!!!!!wonderful laker guinea !!!!!!thanks for another awesome thread jiggin !!!!!!
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After reading Jiggin's post, I had to go back and read it all again myself. I believe it was on page 3 that my "friends" started scrutinizing my comments....wait till next year, boys! >:D
There was so much I had forgotten!
Thank you all for noticing my laker...it was seriously my best showing of the season, and it took me 3 months of fishing Newfound to catch him! I'm still euphoric...like it was the first fish I ever caught or something lol.
Okay, it's bedtime. Tomorrow is gonna be my last day on the ice (I swear this time!) so I can clean all the gear outta the Kiapet and dig my rod out from the spare tire compartment (yep, it's been in there all winter!)
I give the ice permission to melt on Sunday. ;D
Then I will be hooking worms in trees on the river.... ::)
P.S. Nice showing FLETCH! You are the lurker GOD! :P
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Thanks to all my fellow Circus members for the great season. It was a pleasure to meet the ones I did and I'm looking forward to putting more faces with names or handles next year. Thanks go out to the "Ringmaster", Jiggin. You keep the whole circus together and updated. The Circus is a unique group of individuals who can be counted on to pull together when situations arise. Thanks for all you do. See you on the water. @)
Capt. Black
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Never made it up this year to Newfound. I did enjoy reading all the posts and pics. I treated this post like reading the morning newspaper everyday. Thanks for sharing all your fun guys and gals. Will try to make it next year for sure. Glad everyone had a great season.
Thanks again.
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great thread, all! thank you for sharing the stories and pics w/ the rest of us IS members!!!!!!!!
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I missed seeing this thread on top so........ BUMP.
Capt. Black
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04/27/2011
Currently in Las Vegas on Business. First time here. This city never sleeps and is always lit up at night with way too many things to do here.
Staying at the Wynn's which is absolutely incredible. My bathroom alone is the size of my living room at home. Got a Living room area, office area and a huge bed with a great view of the strip (one entire wall is windows w a view of the strip). Over looking the Trump tower, Treasure Island, Mirage, Cesar Palace, Bilagio etc... 3 Tv's and a command center that does everything in the room from opening / closing the curtains to dimming the lights to instant room service to whatever I need. This hotel alone is probably close to 10 city blocks big. I think I have walked the entire hotel and it's huge to say the least. There is no right or wrong here, just do whatever you want basically....Sin City. Probably one of the best hotel's that I've stayed at.
Steve Wynn (the owner of the Wynn's hotel) is getting married this weekend so they have drained a pool (several pools at the Hotel) and putting up a stage for the wedding in the pool. Then they will fill the pool and have his new bride and himself getting married standing on the "water" on the pool. Celebrities from all over have been showing up this week as well. As the week draws closer to this weekend, more and more celeb's will be showing up. It's like the royal wedding of Las Vegas.
Late nights with lots of alcohol and entertainment have me not getting alot of sleep but who needs sleep in Vegas? I can sleep when I'm dead which if I stay here too much longer I might be. What I've learned is that what happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas....like all the money that is spent here. If you bring it, you will lose it. This city wasn't built on people winning but more like people loosing.
Thanks Capt. Black for keeping the thread alive.
Unfortunately no update on ice fishing. They don't ice fish here in Vegas, they do everything else though.
Looking forward to getting home and working on getting the boat ready for my shake down cruise.
JIGGIN.
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Thanks for the bump and the post guys, it was getting a little quiet around these parts ! :roflmao:
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Sounds a little like Newfound...walking on water, what happens on Newfound, stays on Newfound.... ;)
If I ever get married, I'm doing it on the ice. I'm figuring that's where I'd meet the future Mr. Guinea anyway. ;D
Yes, Jiggin, got the text pix of the hotel room. I'm waiting for the one of you on the can. It's been a while since you've sent one of those. (I notice a lot of mirrors in the bathroom...hoping you'd slip up) :roflmao:
Frog and I have decided to catch all the fish before you get back. Apparently he's holding his end of the bargain...keeps sending me pix of the bows he's catching.
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04/27/2011
Unfortunately no update on ice fishing. They don't ice fish here in Vegas, they do everything else though.
JIGGIN.
I'm sure, for the right price, you could find some ice fishing. ;)
Yes, Jiggin, got the text pix of the hotel room.
I got the same text quite the room.
Capt. Black
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Where is this pic of the laker you caught, Guinea... :
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Hotdamm, are you who I think you are? ;D
My laker is on this thread...a page or two back. I caught it on the 31st with T-5 hours left!
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Hotdamm, are you who I think you are? ;D
The famous dancer of Newfound Lake, Alice. ;)
Capt. Black
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Thought so!
I think she mentioned using that screen name to me a while back....memory of a gnat here.
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Did JIGGIN make it back from Vegas? He's been pretty quiet here and on Myfishfinder.
Capt. Black
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I know! I tried calling last weekend and no answer....he and CH must have a lot of catching up to do! ;)
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05/18/2011
Hello! I'm alive!
Made it back safely but extremely tired from Vegas....the city that never sleeps nor did I. All that glitters and shines there. Found out that I'm really not mature enough for Vegas. Pretty much proved it. The things I saw and did there are only suitable to tell in person. Not on this site anyways.
This week is a busy one:
Yesterday was CH and my 25th Wedding Anniversary.....sorry we missed your call Guinea.
Tomorrow is CH's birthday.
Friday is our oldest Daughters birthday, she'll be 24 yrs old.
Very much a poor man this week.
Meanwhile on days that I don't have anything planned for this week, I've been working late with my youngest daughter. I have some projects that I need to get done around the house as well.
Only been able to do a shake down cruise on Newfound last week and didn't even wet a line. Just went out to make sure everything worked which it did. I believe I'm good to go. Just need to find the time to get out and enjoy myself.
Thanks for checking on me. Hope your all doing well. I stop by IS from time to time to see what's up.
I'll update MFF once I finally get out. Weather seems good for fishing, cloudy, rainy and low winds. Makes me think about taking a day off but then again, Ice fishing is right around the loooong corner so saving my time for then.
I miss it.......
JIGGIN.
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Good to hear ya made it back in one piece ! ;D It's not that far away, it's only 5 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 22 hours and 48 seconds !
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Good to hear ya made it back in one piece ! ;D It's not that far away, it's only 5 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 22 hours and 48 seconds !
Tony, that's all? I better get going on my to-do list.
JIGGIN, glad to see you made it back from "Sin City". I've only made it out once myself. Red and I caught some brookies and rainbows at the local put and take. I'll be up to camp Memorial Day weekend for some work and play. Feel free to stop by for a cold one or two or three.
Capt. Black
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Welcome Back Jiggin' Happy Anniversary to you and CH!
Been up to Newfound the past couple weekends...Pictures/report are on the FF. Picked up a couple nice Rainbows two weekends ago and a few (3) small 19-20" Lakers last weekend...Hope to see ya out there sometime this season? Take Care ;)
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Yeah, NHTF, still here I see. ;)
Happy Anniversary! Don't worry, CH and I went out on the town while you were gone. Oh, wait, that would be reason to worry, wouldn't it? @)
Camping, Capt? Where you gonna be? I'm up for party crashing.
By the way, I would like to fish from a boat. Just putting it out there. The trout aren't on shore anymore, the rivers are too high, and I wanna go out in the middle and jig. Or troll. Or do whatever you people with boats do out there. *batting eyelashes* I'll bring homemade lures and buy bait n beer!
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Camping, Capt? Where you gonna be? I'm up for party crashing.
I'll be AT camp, not camping. My camping days are long done. You know where we are.
Capt. Black
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You'd better gate the access Capt!!!! ;D
As for the boat thing...I met some guy tonight who said he'd take me striper fishing. AND he called me a goddess! He still went home alone.... ;)
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It will be okay Guinea, it is spring time and love is in the air ! You'll get your chance pretty soon, I've got faith in ya, You can do it !! Worst case scenerio, Track shoes, Tazer, Duct tape and Zip ties, Ahh Ain't Love Grand ?? :whistle:
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hello everyone......found a cool website for the "newfound circus"..........newfoundwx.c om....
it has all the info about the lake like temps,windspeed,blah,blah,blah....and has a streaming webcam...BUT!!.....lol
it has a free tiral ....but after that its 4.99 for 24 hours.........9.99 a month.......89.99 a yr.......lol
i e-mailed them and said great idea for a website,.....but im not paying for somthing i can get for free
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hello everyone......found a cool website for the "newfound circus"..........newfoundwx.c om....
it has all the info about the lake like temps,windspeed,blah,blah,blah....and has a streaming webcam...BUT!!.....lol
it has a free tiral ....but after that its 4.99 for 24 hours.........9.99 a month.......89.99 a yr.......lol
i e-mailed them and said great idea for a website,.....but im not paying for somthing i can get for free
Would of been cool but for that price, I can get my arse out of the house and take a look personally.
Good up date though Tippin! Thanks for keeping the Circus in mind.
I hear your taking an excursion with LTGS or "Laker Taker's Guide Service" or "Laker Taker's Got Shrimp" or "Laker Taker's Going Somewhere" or "Laker Taker's Grand Scheme" or.....you can fill in the rest of the blanks. Kidding of course. I'm just jealous I'm not getting out this weekend w/ you guys. He's been getting some nice bows for sure.
Good luck to you guys on the lake (open water of course). Catch em all. Then update us.
Go Go Get Em!
JIGGIN.
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I have found this site to be a nice place to look at current weather on newfound. and its FREE!
http://www.newfoundlakeweather.com/
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I have found this site to be a nice place to look at current weather on newfound. and its FREE!
http://www.newfoundlakeweather.com/
Nice find Joe. That's the sight of the first annual "Malibu Beach Party". Pretty cool. If you look on the map below it's right when the ice first started to go. Click on the satellite view.
Capt. Black
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Rumor has it that is also where the Imfamous Guinea Portable Bobhouse Massacre took place too !! :whistle: >:D :roflmao:
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Rumor has it that is also where the Imfamous Guinea Portable Bobhouse Massacre took place too !! :whistle: >:D :roflmao:
That's the place. I think you can still see the skid marks from her portable. ;) ;D
Capt. Black
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I had to check myself for a skidmark too, it spooked the Bejesus outta me, never saw it coming !! :woot: :roflmao:
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Ooopsie..... :whistle:
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I could of sworn I gave somebody some "Brand New Ice Anchors" so their Portable Wouldn't blow away !! :whistle: :roflmao:
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I have found this site to be a nice place to look at current weather on newfound. and its FREE!
http://www.newfoundlakeweather.com/
That's awesome GraniteStateJoe! Thanks for the info.
Capt. Black, you'll be able to check the ice from your home using this site! Maybe see us at the 2nd annual Malibu beach party 2012 live.
JIGGIN.
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That's awesome GraniteStateJoe! Thanks for the info.
Capt. Black, you'll be able to check the ice from your home using this site! Maybe see us at the 2nd annual Malibu beach party 2012 live.
JIGGIN.
Hopefully I'll be invited and see it live. ;D ;)
Capt. Black
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Capt. Black, you know your always invited to your own party!
Feel free to invite others too. I'm sure you wont mind.
JIGGIN.
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Capt. Black, you know your always invited to your own party!
Feel free to invite others too. I'm sure you wont mind.
JIGGIN.
Oh, ok, thank me very much for clearing it up. ;D We might have to ask them to shut it down that day. @)
Capt. Black
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We might have to ask them to shut it down that day.
Capt. Black
True.....good thinking. Not your first Dark Side gathering.
What happens at the Dark Side stays at the Dark Side.......
JIGGIN
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Hey Capt, are you gonna have any Portable ice shanty Ice Anchor Safety seminars at the Malibu Beach party this year ? :whistle: :roflmao:
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Surf, you're such a drama queen! :woot: :roflmao:
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That's the thanks I get for saving your portable "at Tremendous Personal Physical Risk" from Certain Cataclysmic, Catastrophic Destruction ?? :o Women can be so mean and uncaring sometimes, I swear !! :'( Hows that for Drama, better Huh ?? :thumbsup: :roflmao:
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It was probably my portable that I let her borrow......
Definately, there should be a class.....I think she will be borrowing it again this coming season.
JIGGIN.
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Dunno Jiggin, I'm working really hard at getting my own as cheaply as possible.
Check out the thread on the Trekker hard top sled (in Shanty Tips). There's a cheaper option for me (if it does in fact have a tent like the guy said in the video....
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Put up a link to it. I couldnt find it.
JIGGIN.
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Hey Capt, are you gonna have any Portable ice shanty Ice Anchor Safety seminars at the Malibu Beach party this year ? :whistle: :roflmao:
Surf,
As Bobhouse Bull would say, "You're on your own!" What happens at the Dark Side stays at the Dark Side, or most of the time anyways. ;)
Capt. Black
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Aye, Aye Capt ! ;D
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http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=195583.msg1906756;topicseen#new
Sometimes, though, Capt, what happens on the Darkside blows across the street and lands in Hebron. With Surf hanging on for dear life. :roflmao: :roflmao:
I tried the anchors, Surf....I'm too much of a girl to twist the things in! Wait, gotta change my EHarmony ad...."send picture of biceps" ;)
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Don't tell LLT that, I got her putting the Anchors in for me ! :woot: :roflmao:
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http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=195583.msg1906756;topicseen#new
Sometimes, though, Capt, what happens on the Darkside blows across the street and lands in Hebron. With Surf hanging on for dear life. :roflmao: :roflmao:
I tried the anchors, Surf....I'm too much of a girl to twist the things in! Wait, gotta change my EHarmony ad...."send picture of biceps" ;)
You need to do more than 12 oz. curls. ;D Then things won't be blowing into "Bridgewater", not Hebron, the wind blows it away from there. ;)
Capt. Black