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Title: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 18, 2007, 03:13 PM
Ok.. The ideas have been compiled and the public polled. Here are the details for the 2007-2008 Ice Shanty Get Together.

Date: January 5-6
When: Meet at 11:00 AM (that way everyone can get  in on the morning bite first if they want to)
Where: Canyon Ferry Lake:Silos Recreation Area  Everyone bring their hunters orange. We will wear that at first so we can tell who is there from the shanty. 

JigMaster5000 will bring his fire ring so we will set up Ice Shanty HQ.  He would appreciate it if everyone could bring some firewood since there is not much there to gather.  Food and drinks will be on your own. 

I was thinking that we could do a fishing pool where everyone pitches in $5 and the person with the biggest fish of the weekend wins the cash.

Please post if you plan to make it.  Any other ideas are welcome.  If you have questions, let us know.

Walltrout
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 18, 2007, 03:33 PM
Aww cmon Wally aint ya buyin the beer? :tipup:

Wasn't it you who was complaining about the Coor Light I brought last weekend? 
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 18, 2007, 04:19 PM
NOPE.

I think it was yer pops, he said they are anti gun.

I said, but they've got the silver bullet ???

I drank mine with a BIG smile on my face!!

It all tastes the same on the ice. :tipup:

My dad is full of it. Coors is the primary financial sponsor for the non-profit American Enterprise Institute which is very adamant about its anti-gun control position.  So, I say drink more coors.   ;D
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Neptune on Dec 18, 2007, 06:26 PM
I must have missed the conversation that moved this thing up date wise...  I read the entire other thread and the last dates thrown out were the last weekend in January during the tourney...what happened to that..

I think you may not even have ice the first weekend in January the way things have been going!

I can go the last weekend in January but not the first....too far to drive for the "chance" that there will be ice....

Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: PerchFan on Dec 18, 2007, 08:25 PM
Im in if I dont wrestle that weekend
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: PerchFan on Dec 18, 2007, 08:35 PM
we going both 5th and 6th
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 19, 2007, 04:52 PM
Count me in, and I will bring some BEER and some firewood (in that order, First things first).  And Jiggy said he'd bring the hookers, i mean hooks.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 19, 2007, 05:03 PM
Count me in, and I will bring some BEER and some firewood (in that order, First things first).  And Jiggy said he'd bring the hookers, i mean hooks.

Hey RR, good to see your back. I was wondering where you went.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 20, 2007, 12:42 PM
Would you guys mind if a newbee showed up?  I've been known to stand on the ice a throw back a few beers and I don't leave home without the wiskey :thumbsup:.  I also have some fire wood I could bring.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 20, 2007, 12:44 PM
Would you guys mind if a newbee showed up?  I've been known to stand on the ice a throw back a few beers and I don't leave home without the wiskey :thumbsup:.  I also have some fire wood I could bring.

No problem. You are definitely welcome.  Also, any lurkers out there, this is your time to get involved.  I think the more people we have the more fun we will have.  
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 20, 2007, 01:37 PM
I've been laid up for a couple months with a broken heel, but it's getting better, just a slow proposition.  Guided fly fishing all summer, so I didn't have ANY time to be on line.  But with winter here, and the hard water of course, HERE I am.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 20, 2007, 03:27 PM
Then I guess it would be more like "10 feet from Jiggy"  as long as we both have BEER IN HAND who cares?
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 20, 2007, 03:30 PM
Iceandwhiskey....If you showed up that would be great...the more the merrier=more fun.  Show up, and I'll guarantee you have fun with Jiggmaster5000 and Walltrout.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 20, 2007, 05:07 PM
Well, I will be there.  What should I bring?
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 20, 2007, 05:15 PM
Beer, stories, firewood, beer, some food(i'll bring a little barbeque), beer, bait, lures, stories, beer and something to sit on.
  bait at this area includes...woolly buggers (brown or a light pink if you can find them), nightcrawlers,and don't forget the beer
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 20, 2007, 05:23 PM
Well, I will be there.  What should I bring?

Fishing gear - bait (live minnows are not allowed but maggots for perch and trout and cut bait for ling), up to 6 tipups
  There is a bait and tackle shop at the marina that should be able to supply anything you might forget.
flashlight
food
drinks
some firewood if you have it
hunters orange if you have it (we will wear it until we get grouped together)
some sort of sleeping arrangement. (I plan on sleeping in my truck but Townsend is not too far away. The Mustang Motel (266-3491) is in Townsend.  Or there are plenty of places to park campers or trailers if you have one.


That should be about it.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 20, 2007, 05:25 PM
Beer, stories, firewood, beer, some food(i'll bring a little barbeque), beer, bait, lures, stories, beer and something to sit on.
  bait at this area includes...woolly buggers (brown or a light pink if you can find them), nightcrawlers,and don't forget the beer

RR, I think by the guy's screen name, he will have the alcoholic beverage part covered.   :laugh:
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 20, 2007, 05:33 PM
RR, I think by the guy's screen name, he will have the alcoholic beverage part covered.   :laugh:
Yeah, I think ur right, but we just have to make sure everybody's prepared.  Scout's motto you know?
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 21, 2007, 10:40 AM
I already have some crown, so I'll bring that...
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 11:00 AM
Yes you guessed it!!  I travel well prepaired...  How about some WILD TURKEY?   :woot: oz. for oz.  that will keep you warmer than most. :thumbsup: at least thats what I hear.  Personaly i've never had the stuff ;)2  I hear it's bad for your liver and, makes you do things you otherwise wouln't do.  Not really my style, nope not at all... ;)2 Ok now back to reality.  I will bring my portable stripper (the fish ;) pole (you guys have dirty minds).  But i'm not sure if there are any strippers in CF...
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 21, 2007, 11:03 AM
All this talk about stippers poles is making me  :woot:
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 21, 2007, 11:07 AM
All this talk about stippers poles is making me  :woot:
I think Jiggy can stop by Teasers on his way by and get the strippers.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 21, 2007, 11:09 AM
I think Jiggy can stop by Teasers on his way by and get the strippers.
Don't tell Troutgoddess  :nono:
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 21, 2007, 11:10 AM
Shhhhhhhhhhhh, don't tell anybody.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 21, 2007, 11:11 AM
 :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 11:11 AM
I guess I could swing by there.  My crew cab only sits 5 guys but it seats 17 strippers.   ;D
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 11:13 AM
thats not including the back ;D
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 21, 2007, 11:14 AM
Did you know they can fish too?

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Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 11:17 AM
And just for the case that there is only me and 17 women.  In the tool box next to the wiskey, I keep my twister game.  (Left hand on yellow) ;D  ah yes!!!  I kinda take the party with me ;D
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: troutgoddess on Dec 21, 2007, 11:26 AM
You guys are full of it! Its going to be the biggest sausage fest ever seen of CF...  ::)
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 11:36 AM
ya there's a pretty good chance  :-\  it will suck.  No one to tell us what to do, tell us the right way to do it, tell us we are doing it wrong, tell me my hat don't match my gloves, telling me every 20min that they have to go pee,  telling me honey I'm cold, saying honey haven't you had enough to drink, no one wanting to go home early because she misses her little tiny ass dog that looks like a god damn rat!  which reminds me I think that little rat would make great pike bait for a tip-up.  How are going to make it??  We probably woun't even have fun.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 11:38 AM
And some people say I'm bitter... Where would they get that?
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 21, 2007, 11:39 AM
Well said ice...
Trout Goddess...are you going to come up with Jiggy?
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 21, 2007, 11:47 AM
I think I'll go on the wagon now in preparation for this thing you call the "get together".  Wait, it might be better to practice, right?  I think Jiggy and I will do a little "practicin" tomorrow at the reservoir.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 21, 2007, 11:52 AM
Iceandwiskey- you coming up to the reservoir tomorrow?
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 11:52 AM
I might get out to CF tommrow afternoon.  Does anybody night fish out there?
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 21, 2007, 11:54 AM
We do for ling but it can be pretty lonely. I guess not too many people care for waiting around in the dark on a frozen wind swept lake for a fish that looks like it was hit with an ugly stick.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 11:59 AM
Well it beats sitting in a bar looking for a chance to, well you know the rest, it has to do with a women thats been hit with a ugly stick.  Besides I treasure my own company ;D  is there a chance of catching one of those tasty ugly sticks?
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 12:01 PM
I am going to quick like make myself a portable shanty in the morn. and then I am hoping to get out and give it a try.  If I am going to drive that far to fish I have no prob sitting a few hours after dark.  :tipup:
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 21, 2007, 12:03 PM
Fish the bottom with cut bait on tipups and you should catch a few.  I havn't fished there as much as Hauser, so I can't tell you the best place to go.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: troutgoddess on Dec 21, 2007, 12:03 PM
Well said ice...
Trout Goddess...are you going to come up with Jiggy?

Yes, unless i'm unwelcome. Sounds like some people don't like fishing with ladies....
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 12:07 PM
Sorry, troutgoddess no harm intended, just making fun.  I do most of my fishing with my girlfriend and she is absoulty nothing like that!! 
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 21, 2007, 12:16 PM
you are ABSOLUTELY welcome to come with him....
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 21, 2007, 12:48 PM
I think I will be out on CF tommrow.  Were abouts will you guys be? and do I set the cut bait right on the bottom?
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 21, 2007, 12:58 PM
I think I will be out on CF tommrow.  Were abouts will you guys be? and do I set the cut bait right on the bottom?

I like to keep it about 6-12 inches off the bottom.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Dinga LING on Dec 26, 2007, 09:06 AM
bump
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 27, 2007, 08:44 AM
another bump ;D ;D
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 27, 2007, 09:03 AM
I believe I'll bring my little barbecue out along with my fold up table.  Table works good, trout goddess fell in love with it at the reservoir.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: iceandwiskey on Dec 27, 2007, 02:14 PM
I will make a pot of chili the night before.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Dec 27, 2007, 02:30 PM
Your chili, this guy, and a pair of ice skates....  ;D

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Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 27, 2007, 05:56 PM
I'm sure Jiggy will bring his little propane stove, and my table will hold both that and my little barbecue, so we'll be set up to eat, drink, and be merry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Dec 27, 2007, 06:00 PM
Walltrout- bought me a new vexilar at sportsman's today...all charged up and ready to hit the reservoir tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday, and sunday......
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Dinga LING on Dec 31, 2007, 07:57 PM
I will be comming.  I am not sure how much wood I can bring but I will make up for it with beer.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: MrMarty51 on Jan 01, 2008, 09:35 AM
I can`t make it there so please take some pics and post them.Thanks.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Jan 02, 2008, 08:44 AM
bump  :o :o :o
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: PerchFan on Jan 02, 2008, 11:04 AM
How do you get to the silos from sportsmans
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Jan 02, 2008, 11:25 AM
Get back on I-15 heading south, take the Prospect Ave (Capitol) exit and head east on HWY 12 towards Townsend. Townsend is about 30 miles. Look for 2 big brick silos on the right hand side of the road. You will see signs for the Silos RV and Marina. If you get to Townsend, you have gone too far.   
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: rrfish on Jan 02, 2008, 11:50 AM
The two big brick silos are on the left coming from Helena....about 20 miles or 22 I think....You'll see a bar on the left, and that's where you turn left.towards the lake.  Straight ahead about 1 mile and you should see a bunch of people wearing orange.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: PerchFan on Jan 02, 2008, 06:41 PM
Sweet I conned my two friends into comeing so my mom will let me go
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: MrMarty51 on Jan 02, 2008, 09:58 PM
Same here :embarassed: Ft Peck will make up for it :tipup:
See Ya There Gamedog.Whatpole called this eve.and said His flapper ooops er I mean flasher came in and Hes wanting to try it out at the Eagle.Then We`ll be setting traps for minnows and gettin the gear organized. :clap:  :roflmao:  :thumbsup:  :woot:  :whistle:  :icefish: then FOOOOD.
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: Walltrout on Jan 04, 2008, 04:15 PM
Man I hate the wind!!!  >:(

HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM MST SATURDAY
Includes the cities: Helena, Lincoln

Saturday...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow. In the mountains...A 50 percent chance of snow. Highs 35 to 45...25 to 35 in the mountains. Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 50 mph.

Sunday...Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of snow. Highs 25 to 35. Southwest winds 10 to 20 mph
Title: Re: 2007-2008 Montana Ice Shanty Get Together
Post by: PerchFan on Jan 04, 2008, 06:46 PM
Anyone know what the Ice is currently like out thier. My moms worried