Cold start good finish.

[SALMONEMIA]

Arrived on area 51 around  730 or so. I was not in a hurry as it was -11 degrees when I got to the parking spot. Took my time loading gear then got dressed for battle in my car with heat full blast.  Met a guy at the launch who was putting out a shack. He was looking at me funny when I told him I dont use a shelter. I have done this a few times.  I was prepared.  I had scouted a new spot on the lake on my navionics and dropped a pin last night . I headed there immediately this morning.  Drilled 1st hole on pin and set a tip up . Walked out the the next ring on the map and set another tip up. Within 1 min the flag popped. I scored a nice WP and soon after the first trap i set went off. Another wp. Flags continued to pop. It was cold so I only set 2 traps. I started jigging and scored a few that way as well. Had a friend come out meet me we had wp all around us. Once the sun was high it warmed up nice. Beatiful day and easy walking.  I managed to land 11 wp and my friend got 3, he gifted them me. I think this morning was the coldest I have ever been out in . Action was great and made for a good day. Good to fish with like minded fisherman.  Made a nice tray of panko crusted so with lemon and butter. Good day. Thanks keith for the bonus fish.

[Guinea]

Sounds absolutely perfect!
The sun and limited breeze goes a long way when it's this cold. It definitely felt warmer than it was.

[SALMONEMIA]

Sounds absolutely perfect!
The sun and limited breeze goes a long way when it's this cold. It definitely felt warmer than it was.

Yes I was actually toasty took my jacket and mittens off and was fine. No wind is key.

[Arctic Addict]

Way to go Wayne.  Glad you got out and made a day of it

[AQUAASSASSIN]

Great post, great fish, great food. Congrats buddy!

[Tony Thunder]

Nice job braving the cold, paid off!! Looks like a tasty meal.

[DConICE]

Well done Wayne... way to make a plan and execute on it. Bonus that it worked out and you landed dinner.

[PoolGuy]

Nice job Wayne….congrats on all the whites…great looking dinner

[DRAGIN]

Don't remember a colder start. Got to the bob house at 0545. Tried to light the stove and the reg was frozen. Took it off and back to the truck to thaw it out. Lost a half hour with that. Back out and got the stove lit. Ah, heat! Then it was time to drill holes, but by now the propane for the auger was cold and couldn't enough vapor to keep the auger running. (Wish I had thought to take the bottle in to keep warm too.) After fighting with it for what seem an hour, broke out the spud and punched holes the old fashion way. Got the cameras set up and started seeing Lakers. Pressure was high and they weren't real aggressive. Rolled a couple but couldn't get a hook set. They were just taking the tail end of the bait. (Very finicky)
     It did warm up and with no wind was able to shut off stove for much of the afternoon. Tried the auger for sht and grins, fired right up and ran fine Grass Guy spent the night and after the dump run will head back out. Tight lines and stay safe.

[mowbizz]

Don't remember a colder start. Got to the bob house at 0545. Tried to light the stove and the reg was frozen. Took it off and back to the truck to thaw it out. Lost a half hour with that. Back out and got the stove lit. Ah, heat! Then it was time to drill holes, but by now the propane for the auger was cold and couldn't enough vapor to keep the auger running. (Wish I had thought to take the bottle in to keep warm too.) After fighting with it for what seem an hour, broke out the spud and punched holes the old fashion way. Got the cameras set up and started seeing Lakers. Pressure was high and they weren't real aggressive. Rolled a couple but couldn't get a hook set. They were just taking the tail end of the bait. (Very finicky)
     It did warm up and with no wind was able to shut off stove for much of the afternoon. Tried the auger for sht and grins, fired right up and ran fine Grass Guy spent the night and after the dump run will head back out. Tight lines and stay safe.

Go get ‘em Dragin!

[jigmaster5]

Awesome!

-11 is good for the ice, but hard on the fingers.   

[Roccus]

No doubt it was a cold one, minus  18 at 5:30.. heated helmet, grips and hand warmer made moving about with the wheeler tolerable, Izippo hand warmers helped with the set  up, hole covers kept freezing to a minimum.... the ion was frozen and wouldn't work, the pistol bit and milaukee saved the day..16 degrees  above when I left felt like I was in cabo st lucas..
At least the fish didn't spoil..
Kudos to those that persisted in these tough  conditions.
Nice haul Wane..

[jibbs]

Felt colder for us around 830 or 9..a small wind kicked up and the flags were flying ..tough day on the hands ..I sm so sore from yesterday ..endless bass , crappie and yellows ..I want to go out on the big lake today but I just ate about 6 pancakes and 10 strips of bacon and I just want to lay on the couch ..can’t wait for some warmer weather for ice fishing

[Ballbag]

Nice job

[Hottuna5150]

Great day out man. Had a blast. Way to put the hammer down on em! Wish I could have gotten out for the early bite with you but family dictated otherwise.

[800stealth]

Nice pile of whites, way to brave the elements and get results.

[HuntnFish603]

Way to make it happen Wayne. You used the tools available to you, did your homework and executed perfectly. Well done.
And Yea, it was cold as f**k at dawn yesterday but a little relief with no wind.

[Nosaj]

Wayne, you are a white perch whisperer!  Nice job!

[SALMONEMIA]

Thanks guys.  I went back for more today.
I let a few go only kept 5 but they were quality.  Got a few on jigs. Chased flags most of the morning bite. 

[AQUAASSASSIN]

Well done buddy!

[SALMONEMIA]

Wayne, you are a white perch whisperer!  Nice job!

Thanks,  Roccus taught me a few things and got me into targeting them more. It's fun.

[Art 53]

Joe what happened to the ion. I ask so I can keep an eye on mine . Thanks

[Roccus]

Joe what happened to the ion. I ask so I can keep an eye on mine . Thanks

18 below zero is all that was wrong with it... once sun warmed it up to maybe Zero it worked fine..the ( factory)gear grease got too thick.. I may take it apart  tonight and clean the gears and lube them with the same grease( sparingly) that I use for my tip ups, they didn't have any issues..
there was another guy not too far from me ( friend of mine) with a brand new ( just out of the box)  GenII  ION his was the same way... they came over and borrowed my pistol drill, they were going to warm it up but couldn't get their buddy heater to stay lit.. Just extreme weather... no fault of the equipment IMHO..

[Roccus]

Thanks,  Roccus taught me a few things and got me into targeting them more. It's fun.

you fish hard.. it makes a difference!

[SALMONEMIA]

you fish hard.. it makes a difference!

Thanks Joe, Likewise. 
Glad my ion didn't do that. Mine was in car so it may have been warmer until i used it.

[Lv2hunt]

Nice haul of whites way to get after them!!

[Roccus]

Thanks Joe, Likewise. 
Glad my ion didn't do that. Mine was in car so it may have been warmer until i used it.

Mine been in the back of my truck bed since Christmas,  but you know me, Ithere are no problems, only solutions.