Author Topic: LAKE ERIE 2011/2012 (Read 3940 times)

SwampRat · « **on:** Dec 28, 2011, 12:09 PM »

Will there be ice?

SwampRat · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 28, 2011, 12:21 PM »

Wonder how the WilCraft would do on the lake erie shoves? Heard someone got one in NY. They look pretty neat....

http://www.thewilcraft.com/

SwampRat · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 28, 2011, 12:37 PM »

For New York per DEC in case anyone was wondering......As of August 17, 2011, the number of allowable lines, with or without a rod, that may be used for angling in freshwater was increased to 3 lines. However, when ice fishing, the number of hand lines that may be used remains unchanged at 2 lines (plus 5 tip-ups).

Shouldabeenhereyesterday · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 28, 2011, 05:55 PM »

They changed it to 3 handlines for icefishing also, its another topic on here

Desperado · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 12:21 AM »

Swamprat
what are these "shoves" to which you refer?

jimski2 · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 07:59 AM »

New York Lake Erie ice fishing usually starts around February, after all the ice from Ohio, Pennsylvania and the western end of the lake is blown down to an area from Sturgeon Point to Point Abino, ON. It will be shoves to the bottom and locked up on all shores except from the west where an east wind can cause getting back problems. Getting out to 55 foot of water where the mud bottom is will get you on the biggest perch around here. That is a couple miles trip out and a lot longer coming back. You are in the "big leagues" of ice fishing here and a lot of prepararion is necessary. A compass may be needed to get back as blowing snow will obscure the shoreline and drift over the trail out. A cell phone with GPS is a good thing to have for communications and GPS locating. Law enforcement will ticket you from helmets, solid towbars, registrations, bait receipts, etc. Wind breakers can protect you from exposure and are lighter and cheaper than huts. It is best to start out with "old timers" to show you the ropes out there.

SwampRat · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 09:53 AM »

Right on Jim, Usually for us to get out its about making a path through the shoves of ice that can sometimes continue on as far as the eye can see. Lot of things break down in the shoves. The old timers are crazy so i usually follow them as well. Anyone see a christmas tree out yet? ha

SwampRat · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 10:37 AM »

Quote from: Shouldabeenhereyesterday on Dec 28, 2011, 05:55 PM

They changed it to 3 handlines for icefishing also, its another topic on here

Where's the topic?

OneBucketMike · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 11:04 AM »

Quote from: SwampRat on Dec 29, 2011, 10:37 AM

Where's the topic?

As usual it got started in someone else's topic-not sure which one. The bottom line seems to be that although DEC raised the number of hand lines to three (like when you are fishing from shore) but the limit is still two (plus 5 tipups OR tipdowns) for ice fishing. Cya....

SwampRat · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 11:14 AM »

Yeah, thats what the NYSDEC website had so I usually go from there. Thanks

tree-on · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 11:17 AM »

Regulation Change: As of August 17, 2011, the number of allowable lines, with or without a rod, that may be used for angling in freshwater was increased to 3 lines. Where ice fishing is permitted, 3 hand lines plus 5 tip-ups may be used.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/fishing.html

SwampRat · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 11:32 AM »

OK, On that same page they have a link to the one I posted. They must have changed it after and never took down the older regulation highlights section?

http://www.dec.ny.gov/outdoor/33063.html

So now out of the 30 rods I have I can use 3. Better go get some more...

10th MTN Dave · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 11:54 AM »

I only got two hands.

What kind of chinese fire-drill are they running where you have a rod in each hand, one jammed between your toes, all while you are watching two or more of your flags popping up

SwampRat · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 29, 2011, 12:23 PM »

Oh, I just thought fire drills were normal for ice fishing

SwampRat · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 30, 2011, 09:17 AM »

cold, then warm seems about right

Ranger_bound · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 30, 2011, 11:24 AM »

Idk about everyone else but I only have two hands to fish with...

SwampRat · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 08:55 AM »

15 deg, 18 mile creek is frozen on the edges and slow moving.

jeffro9023 · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 10:17 AM »

Icefishing lake erie is probably the most dangerous icefishing trip available in the northeast...its not to be taken lightly and if you are going to attempt it be prepared for anything bad that could happen...I mean this... and most guys who have the beans to do it will verify from unstable shove ice to uneven ice growth to tides leaving gaps between the water and the ice to current flows wind changes...not trying to scare anyone just saying be prepared ...and hopefully there's still a chance to get out

Jigger Don · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 03:36 PM »

For sure you have to expect the worst on Erie and be prepared it's the real deal but when u can get out it's the best perch fishing around

SwampRat · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 09:19 AM »

18 mile creek is frozen this am

Jigger Don · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 05:42 PM »

It's a start but today's paper still has the lake at 39 degrees

FingerLaker607 · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 05:56 PM »

Ive never experienced anything quite like fishing erie...was miles from shore after dark on a frigid windy day. The ice made noises ive never heard before. only time ive been scared like that. me and a buddy had fished our way out to machine/atv territory a few miles at least. i really wasnt sure if we were gonna make it back, ice was screaming and popping so loud, ice was cracking under the sled and water was getting forced out of our holes. we pretty much ran the whole way back. I believe they call that the "pucker factor" in ohio!! oh and we only caught a few short eyes and 2 perch

C-Bisket · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 05:57 PM »

Quote from: Jigger Don on Jan 04, 2012, 05:42 PM

It's a start but today's paper still has the lake at 39 degrees

.. we’re still tracking @ about 6 Deg.F. Warmer water temps. than last year this date, similar (maybe) to 2004 ice season …

NOAA site Lake Erie water temp. historical data:
http://www.erh.noaa.gov/buf/laketemps/LakeTempsJan.php

marcus · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 06:08 PM »

I don't see that there is anymore or less of a chance of it freezing this year, not much usually happening by now out there anyways and I hope eventually real winter will come. Thos shoves that are spoke of can make a 2.5-3 mile walk out turn into 3.5-4. I am a walker I am not a fan of shoves. Hope to hit the Big lake again this year .

SwampRat · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 09, 2012, 10:13 AM »

Lets here some more stories about ice travels......Also How many times have you fallen into Lake Erie?

I went in once, up to chest.

Windknots · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 09, 2012, 08:04 PM »

Quote from: jeffro9023 on Jan 03, 2012, 10:17 AM

Icefishing lake erie is probably the most dangerous icefishing trip available in the northeast...its not to be taken lightly and if you are going to attempt it be prepared for anything bad that could happen...I mean this... and most guys who have the beans to do it will verify from unstable shove ice to uneven ice growth to tides leaving gaps between the water and the ice to current flows wind changes...not trying to scare anyone just saying be prepared ...and hopefully there's still a chance to get out

Its difficult enough to go 2-4 miles out in my 16' Starcraft Super Sport and have the Lake turn on me... FAST. I couldn't imagine walking out that distance. The waves that blow me off Erie usually come from weather happening in OH or PA... hard to know the weather locally, much less hundreds of miles away. I'll wait until spring to hit those perch...

MikeFrabill · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 01:42 PM »

i dont think theres much of a chance to get out on the big lake this year, i hear the pond hockey tournament is in jepordy as well.

C-Bisket · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 11, 2012, 02:14 PM »

... Lake’s still holding @ a warm 39 today (Eastern Basin) – but I wouldn’t right it off, just yet !!! ---‘Ole Man Winter hasn’t even showed his head ... it’ll come!! ... a couple week's of a "Real Winter Blast" (as it normally does) will change everyones tune !

SwampRat · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 13, 2012, 11:41 AM »

Real winter starting to show at least for today...

SwampRat · « **Reply #29 on:** Jan 13, 2012, 01:24 PM »

Wed and Thur there were boats out of Sturgeon pt supposedly decent catches on Wed.

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Author Topic: LAKE ERIE 2011/2012 (Read 3940 times)