ONEIDA LAKE DIEHARDS THREAD 2013/2014

[pikeHunter10]

Out right now, first time ever on this lake. Actions kinda slow, couple hits but nothing on the ice. Nice day though.

[wallyworld]

Sorry to interrupt but,
Just wanted to give an "atta boy" to Mister Twister customer service. My electric fisherman fillet knife was having issues running after many years of use. I took it apart and discovered the metal plate under the trigger was worn out. I emailed Mister Twister to see if I could buy a replacement part. My email was immediately answered, requesting my mailing info and asking if I needed a new trigger also. I sent my info back, declining the trigger that I didn't need. Today, (3 days since the original email) I received a new contact plate, no charge! That's how to treat your customers   

[wallperch]

Picked up my first "real" shanty today, got a older frabill ranger model, anyone know if I can still find a travel cover for it? Frabill discontinued them and nothing on eBay, what about a boat upholster, think they could whip one up at a reasonable price? Going to have to blue tarp it this weekend on the Big O

[315stickbow]

I now understand the frustration that comes with marking tons of fish and not getting them to bite. Plenty of interest but few takers. Very light bite when they did hit

[pikeHunter10]

Persistence pays off, finally found them, just iced my first legal Oneida eye! Got 4 so far, 3 short,  nights not over yet.

[ICE-ADDICT]

Conditions are great for ALL machine travel!  No issues whatsoever! Knock em dead!

[pooch2543]

Persistence pays off, finally found them, just iced my first legal Oneida eye! Got 4 so far, 3 short,  nights not over yet.

Well Done

[pooch2543]

I now understand the frustration that comes with marking tons of fish and not getting them to bite. Plenty of interest but few takers. Very light bite when they did hit

What did you end up getting? The VX-1?

[kc_]

Picked up my first "real" shanty today, got a older frabill ranger model, anyone know if I can still find a travel cover for it? Frabill discontinued them and nothing on eBay, what about a boat upholster, think they could whip one up at a reasonable price? Going to have to blue tarp it this weekend on the Big O

I made my own flip up shanty and wanted a travel cover. Before I made one I looked on ebay. You can buy an Eskimo travel cover for 19.99, free shipping. It fit just right for my sled.
 But I realize ebay is not a sponsor here. If I lived closer I would check out Bartel's for a cover.

[315stickbow]

What did you end up getting? The VX-1?

Yeah. Bought a vx1 pro off a fellow IS member. Works like a charm.

[Murph20]

Conditions are great for ALL machine travel!  No issues whatsoever! Knock em dead!

U think I lied!!! 

[pooch2543]

Yeah. Bought a vx1 pro off a fellow IS member. Works like a charm.

I started with the VX-1, good unit, easy to use.

[FISHFORPIKE]

Picked up my first "real" shanty today, got a older frabill ranger model, anyone know if I can still find a travel cover for it? Frabill discontinued them and nothing on eBay, what about a boat upholster, think they could whip one up at a reasonable price? Going to have to blue tarp it this weekend on the Big O

One option is to size your sled up to a JetSled, if close, and look up a cover for that.

[pimplepounder]

here we go

[BearIce]

When you say all machines your saying 4 wheelers too?

[minettoman]

Drone delivers beer to ice fisherman..FCC calls. What a great idea..too bad the FCC got involved. Life is good after seeing this video. MOST OF YOU GUYS HAVE PROBABLY SEEN THIS ONE

https://www.yahoo.com/food/drone-beer-delivery-to-ice-fishermen-here-is-a-74966526266.html?soc_src=mags

[bart]

Persistence pays off, finally found them, just iced my first legal Oneida eye! Got 4 so far, 3 short,  nights not over yet.

Congrats!

[bcons]

When you say all machines your saying 4 wheelers too?

Yes most anyway.  Without the additional few inches they had said we'd get plus the wind, the snow has laid down to 6-10.
Just watch hidden ruts and slush near cracks

[BearIce]

Great thanks for the info bcons

[ICE-ADDICT]

U think I lied!!! 

No sir, thanks again murph! Just wanted to make sure everyone knew.

[icecutter2]

I started with the VX-1, good unit, easy to use.

I still love the VX-1. Great unit. I fish with a guy that uses the LX-7, there is a difference but for the money, VX-1

[Murph20]

No sir, thanks again murph! Just wanted to make sure everyone



just bustin'!!!

[wallperch]

One option is to size your sled up to a JetSled, if close, and look up a cover for that.

I went to the jet sled site along with Eskimo, otter and clam and doesn't look like anyone makes this size (38x48 sled). I e-mailed frabill customer support, maybe they give me some insight, even still a local marina said under $50 for plain black.

[buck 1]

OK, now lets get back to fishing...   

  thank you

[Gozzos]

What's your opinion . How long will we be fishing on ice this year? I just had surgery on my wrist and would to get a few more outings this year. End of feb beginning of march

[H.T.]

looks good right now for that

[bcons]

Unless something drastic changes no problem making the end of walleye season.
Some crazy guys might even find Ice to fish in cny on the trout opener.

[BROOKIEGILLY]

Ht tried your cords my line is glowing now!!!!! I think I caught my PB carp has three heads!!!!!

[kowboyup]

Anther dawn to dark day for me today and like I said yesterday if I was an diller trying to make money on the holes I drilled today I would have been uhhh broke again, lol. Decided to just wing it and go somewhere id never been and just hop around looking for perch. Every hole I drilled I caught numerous eyes to bad they were all 8 inches lol. I just couldn't get away from them and I made big moves too. Didn't find the perch, but covered a lot of ice and it was a non stop day. Lake was great for the snowmobile and saw wheelers out as well and they were having no problems getting around. Might wanna bring a retractable shovel though to clear your area. Was checked today again, this time by the troopers on sleds, just asked for liscense. Think ill take abreak from the 17hr day, start to finish and fish Otsego tomarrow then back at it sunday and Monday. Good luck to all that go

[bigZin315]

Yeah. Bought a vx1 pro off a fellow IS member. Works like a charm.

Glad it worked out for you 315 it was nice meeting you today