ONEIDA LAKE DIEHARDS

[KingPerch]

I bought a new Eskimo wide shanty for this season which is awesome but has a really low roof that doesn’t allow for much of a hook set so maybe that’s why I had trouble not burying the hooks in them like I usually could. I only have about 3’ of clearance from my resting hand position to the roof.

Rod tip down… even when making them chase. I reel up as I got them on the run… when they commit… game on. I own a single clam kenai pro and a new otter cabin 2 man. The otter is a bit taller than the kenai and my frabil 2 man that I gave my son. The MH rod loads quick, without the rod bend like the lighter rod will do, prevents swatting the roof during battle. It’s my style, it’s not for everyone.

[KingPerch]

lol. I’m with you KP. I hook a fish and right to the top it goes. I lose more screwing around with them than snapping the line

I run 6# mainline to 8# flouro leader on Oneida Lake. Very uncommon for me to break line. However, I have snapped rods in the past on hook sets. The 13 fishing Wicked 31” MH rods have performed great for me so far.

[Greenhornet73]

I snapped 2 rods last year, never snapped one previously, which is why I went to the MH after KPs recommendation.  I try to keep the tip down but I also catch myself watching the graph instead of my rod tip once the fish is on the bait.  I’m a terrible multi-tasker.  This shanty will help train me to reel down instead of lifting

[KingPerch]

I snapped 2 rods last year, never snapped one previously, which is why I went to the MH after KPs recommendation.  I try to keep the tip down but I also catch myself watching the graph instead of my rod tip once the fish is on the bait.  I’m a terrible multi-tasker.  This shanty will help train me to reel down instead of lifting

👍🏻

[Iceman1899]

I run 6# mainline to 8# flouro leader on Oneida Lake. Very uncommon for me to break line. However, I have snapped rods in the past on hook sets. The 13 fishing Wicked 31” MH rods have performed great for me so far.

hahahaha you ain’t kidding when you say if they don’t come up cross eyed you ain’t doin it right! I run 6# line as well no leader though. Gonna have to give it a try I guess. I’ll let ya know when I snap my first rod on a hook set lmao

[Greenhornet73]

It looks something like this, first hook set break last season haha

[Iceman1899]

Lol I’d cry. On oneida 3/4 of the time I run my 32” gold digger. It’s handled 20+inch lakers so I’m pritty confident in it but I guess.. ya never know

[filetandrelease]

 Nothing like a good hook set 😃

[KingPerch]

Freddie, when you set the hook, the fish are already fileted and packaged for the freezer!!! 😂

[KingPerch]

hahahaha you ain’t kidding when you say if they don’t come up cross eyed you ain’t doin it right! I run 6# line as well no leader though. Gonna have to give it a try I guess. I’ll let ya know when I snap my first rod on a hook set lmao

I add a small micro swivel between the mainline and leader. It helps eliminate line twist.

[filetandrelease]

Freddie, when you set the hook, the fish are already fileted and packaged for the freezer!!! 😂

Lol , make sure you bang there heads on the bottom of the ice just to make sure they are unconscious
 

I add a small micro swivel between the mainline and leader. It helps eliminate line twist.

I also use a micro for 2 reason 1 for line twist and the other is when the swivel reaches the top. Of ice it’s lift and land

[KingPerch]

And, all these years I thought that noise from the ice was just the ice moving!! I should’ve known it was You!!😜

[mbart]

13 wicked rods on sale at Thorne Brothers.
https://www.thornebros.com/products/13-fishing-wicked-rod?variant=28371973633

[filetandrelease]

 Thanks Mbart that’s a great price
 KP I have a question you have both the the original ones with cork how are the new handles , as my line up are all old with cork

[Walnut109]

Out of Sylvan yesterday with my buddy.  A bit slow, but managed 2 keeper eyes and 6 nice perch.  Also released two shorts.

[hardwaterhonkey]

Alls looking decent besides this rain Thursday

[KingPerch]

Thanks Mbart that’s a great price
 KP I have a question you have both the the original ones with cork how are the new handles , as my line up are all old with cork

That new handle profile is a bit slimmer than the cork. Comfortable fit!!
I have a new combo in the package… pick it up when you’re around. 😎

[slamboney]

KP. Good seeing you yesterday. How about that guy spudding 50ft from my shack using 2 hands and slamming hard enough to harpoon a whale. All this while snowmobiles were passing him.  Some people are just special I guess.

[filetandrelease]

 

[62&done]

Exactly fillet, which is why I ask,  I'll be on ice tomorrow just not sure if East end or West end    Are there people on north bay ?  or should I head out to big bay  Really don't care which   Thanks guys   Some of us do appreciate you local guys and your opinions

[mcully]

The guy on the sled that went in near Chapmans knew full well the lake was open days before since it is in his front yard.  He was OK until he decided to try another spot from last year a little farther out. Decisions decisions decisions. Sleds back together running and only lost $$ and a small jig box luckily.

[filetandrelease]

 I watched the FB footage,  looking down the lake you can see another shack , you can also see the difference in the ice in that area
 
 Good plug for the drill 😉

[oneida1]

just came off ice ok bite, lil water on top from rain top was still hard however IF  i go it tmrw, depends if the top stays solid ,  ill guess it will be it for me thurs temp with rain and friday temp i think will destroy shore lines and get the top soft and im only on 5 to 6in so if the top two inches are soft its an issue

[goonboy]

morning all you goons good luck today and stay on top ill be out there somewhere lol 

[KingPerch]

morning all you goons good luck today and stay on top ill be out there somewhere lol 

Who you calling a goon…GOON!!😜 Go easy on the ol buzzard today!! Be safe!😎

[hardwaterhonkey]

just came off ice ok bite, lil water on top from rain top was still hard however IF  i go it tmrw, depends if the top stays solid ,  ill guess it will be it for me thurs temp with rain and friday temp i think will destroy shore lines and get the top soft and im only on 5 to 6in so if the top two inches are soft its an issue

I’m worried about the same things for this weekend looks like this week was the only good shot forecast doesn’t look good for next two weeks mostly days in the 40s

[Greenhornet73]

I was able to get on ice 3 times this season, all on different bodies of water, and had excellent success.  Shortest but best ratio of success I’ve ever had. Still hope this is the last year of la Nina. I remember El Niño being better for fishing year round but that was also in the late 90’s when fishing was in general better.

[Greenhornet73]

Ouch , I wish I didn’t look but this year looks to be transitioning to an El Niño but hotter than usual and probably more rain… let’s hope for the best

[Steeeeeeeeevee]

Anyone going to attend this?

[BeenPerchin315]

Hey all what color has been working on the north shore. Thrown just about everything at em last nite.
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.