Author Topic: LAKE ERIE 2011/2012 (Read 3939 times)

cold_feet · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 13, 2012, 03:27 PM »

Thing about Eire that hold true summer and winter is you want that west wind. If you have the stones enough to do a ice walk out there you better pay close attention to wind directions. Anything out of Buffalo area or the East do not temp faith. South winds or off shore pretty much guarantee a ice boat ride to Canada Or a ride on a chopper. A wind out of North or West holds the pack ice in place for those venturing off NY shorelines. I've been out 3Plus miles walking and had the ice blow up right behind me a few times. It makes you wonder that's for sure. Nothing is truly safe out there just need to have a good common sense about you. Like stated go with partners and preferably not a rookie either. Pay attention to what others out there are doing and if they pack up and head in its for a reason.

C-Bisket · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 13, 2012, 06:19 PM »

... lake went up "1 degree" to 40 today on the NOAA site -- (1-13-12) ... ... 'magin that!!!

C-Bisket · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 12:29 PM »

… the Lake steadily dropped, over the last three days to 33 Deg. today 1/16/12 on the NOAA site!

Jigger Don · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 16, 2012, 07:39 PM »

That's sweet now we need a few more cold days but more important is light wind with the cold temps she dropped fast I figured a couple weeks til it hit 33

SwampRat · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 18, 2012, 10:02 AM »

Back to 35 deg... Southtowns Walleye Meeting at the new club tomorrow.

SwampRat · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 19, 2012, 08:05 AM »

Its also ELECTION NIGHT *** GET OUT AND VOTE !

Eckereckman · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 23, 2012, 06:25 AM »

Will the winds ever die down? Probably 6-8 ft rollers today.

mcboatsret · « **Reply #37 on:** Feb 03, 2012, 11:32 PM »

Don't think you'll be bringing that on the big "O" this year.

Jigger Don · « **Reply #38 on:** Feb 04, 2012, 08:56 AM »

It's a shame but that's all she wrote boys no Erie this year on the plus side we won't have to wait for ice out to hit spring perch off sturgeon early boat season this year

green thumb · « **Reply #39 on:** Feb 04, 2012, 05:59 PM »

Hey SwampRat, a dentist friend of mine from Buffalo told me over the phone that you heard of someone from N.Y. that has a Wilcraft. Pleased to virtually "meet" you. Hope to get it out on Oneida Lake as soon as we get a little more ice. Will send pics if or when that happens.

http://i1260.photobucket.com/albums/ii574/chumpkid/P1040310.jpg

SwampRat · « **Reply #40 on:** Feb 06, 2012, 02:56 PM »

Hey Gary, Nice to meet you as well. Lake Erie is done for this year so I will have to go to Oneida. Id like to see that vehicle in action. Any recent updates on Oneida ice conditions? I just spoke to Doc, I hear they are going out on east end but not the best of conditions. Was thinking of going this weekend.

green thumb · « **Reply #41 on:** Feb 06, 2012, 05:18 PM »

Hey SwampRat, Doc has a bad case of cabin fever far as I can tell. He's hoping to come out to Oneida this week so we're watching the weather closely. It's looking better the next few nights. Lots of guys fishing east end reporting 6" ice. If temperatures hold as forecast without any high winds should be good this weekend. Going to camp later this week but won't have computer so check with Doc for update.

buffalobob88 · « **Reply #42 on:** Feb 12, 2012, 04:48 PM »

Never have fished Erie & never will. Erie is a suicide mission w/winds constantly changing. Only fools go out there.

RiserMiser · « **Reply #43 on:** Feb 12, 2012, 04:55 PM »

Only a fool would speak about something he has never done and make such a blanket statement. It's probably best you stay behind that computer buffalobob.

cooper2 · « **Reply #44 on:** Feb 12, 2012, 05:35 PM »

I feel for you guys- I know how most of you on this thread live for that lake E ice fishing and it looks like this year its not meant to be.
Its a shame because to be honest I really enjoy reading of your "adventures"- That type of ice fishing is definitely not for the faint of heart.
Lets hope next year its different and you guys can crush 'em!

RiserMiser · « **Reply #45 on:** Feb 12, 2012, 05:42 PM »

It definitely is a unique place to ice fish. There is something very cool about the whole experience and it's hard to explain to those that haven't experienced it. I'm bummed we couldn't get out this year. Erie is producing some trophy perch the past few years. We got some beauties in October before bow season rolled around.

Shouldabeenhereyesterday · « **Reply #46 on:** Feb 12, 2012, 05:57 PM »

Quote from: RiserMiser on Feb 12, 2012, 04:55 PM

Only a fool would speak about something he has never done and make such a blanket statement. It's probably best you stay behind that computer buffalobob.

Very well said don't mo k something until u try it

SwampRat · « **Reply #47 on:** Feb 14, 2012, 11:01 AM »

Been going out since I can remember so it don't seem that bad to me

SwampRat · « **Reply #48 on:** Feb 22, 2012, 03:42 PM »

Quote from: buffalobob88 on Feb 12, 2012, 04:48 PM

Never have fished Erie & never will. Erie is a suicide mission w/winds constantly changing. Only fools go out there.

Its always a few like the above who don't understand. Ice is risky at times just have to be smart, accidents happen everywhere. I'm sure we dont need to start running statistics on other activities with danger do we?

bigredonice · « **Reply #49 on:** Feb 22, 2012, 03:44 PM »

Quote from: SwampRat on Feb 22, 2012, 03:42 PM

Its always a few like the above who don't understand. Ice is risky at times just have to be smart, accidents happen everywhere. I'm sure we dont need to start running statistics on other activities with danger do we?

exactly. for everyone that thinks erie is dangerous, there are 100x people that think just ice fishing in general is dangerous...

marcus · « **Reply #50 on:** Feb 22, 2012, 07:33 PM »

Erie is definitely a different experience .There are a few things you need to consider when fishing Erie that would not be necessary on smaller lakes, but it is still just ice fishing, which in itself is inherently dangerous. Not gonna happen this year obviously, but when it freezes next year or whenever I will get out there. It is a cool place to fish. Makes you feel real small for sure it is a huge lake.

jimski2 · « **Reply #51 on:** Feb 23, 2012, 06:28 AM »

No ice this year, but last year was the best year for perch in my lifetime. Late July and August had the perch stacked up like cordwood in 65 to 70 foot of water on the East end of the lake. One day we counted 65 boats around us all fishing perch, not walleyes. Limits were every where, the sizes were with up to 13 inchers every where. This year should be just as good and the minnow situation should be better with the regulation change. These are the best days of my life.

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Author Topic: LAKE ERIE 2011/2012 (Read 3939 times)