Author Topic: 9th Anual Bartons Cove Gathering Feb. 7th (Read 7636 times)

PeterSaloom · « **Reply #60 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 08:18 AM »

Planning to go for my 4th year! Hopefully bring some new faces with me as well. See you all out there! Will, just drill my holes for me ok?

BaitBucket · « **Reply #61 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 08:45 AM »

Quote from: PeterSaloom on Feb 05, 2015, 08:18 AM

Will, just drill my holes for me ok?

No problem man

capt.shay · « **Reply #62 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 09:35 AM »

We will get that drill a work out Will!

Just to throw it out there, if any folks would like to come but are worried about making holes, there will be several power augers out there and any one will be willing to help you out so just ask!

Headed over to the cove in between my next two jobs, will report back.

Eastciderida · « **Reply #63 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 10:51 AM »

How about sleds to tow us out there?

stripernut · « **Reply #64 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 11:04 AM »

Come on, it is a short walk...
Capt. Shay, let me know if I should bring some planks...

ebour · « **Reply #65 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 02:39 PM »

I might be able to make it... Not sure yet hoping to

capt.shay · « **Reply #66 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 04:24 PM »

Made a quick stop at the cove between jobs. The trail in was packed by several sleds and I am some more will make the trek before Sat. I walked right on without issue just a little slushy right there at the get on where the water fluctuates and the ice shifts but once I was on 20 feet it dried up and there was no slush under the ice. There was about 6-8 inch average of snow cover with wind blown bare spots and deeper drifts. Not the easiest walking but I am certain it is better than places out east that got a couple of feet out of the blizzard. We only got 7 inches but we did get a foot out of that last one. I did not have means to chop a hole and no one was out there at the time so I did not have a chance to check ice thickness but I will stick with my earlier 12-14 inch prediction.

Looking forward to Sat.!

Remember Please come in at 11:30 on the whistle for a real quick meet and photo

BaitBucket · « **Reply #67 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 05:03 PM »

Doing the raffle table again capt?

SkunkLuvver · « **Reply #68 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 05:43 PM »

I was out there Tuesday and I'd guess there was 12" of ice under all the snow and crust. We had snow shoes so had no problems but in boots it would've been pretty unpleasant. … we were breaking trail though, maybe by now its packed down enough to be fine.

Jschumacher · « **Reply #69 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 06:28 PM »

Quote from: ebour on Feb 05, 2015, 02:39 PM

I might be able to make it... Not sure yet hoping to

Where ya been there Ethan. Miss those awesome posts. Hope to see ya there.

capt.shay · « **Reply #70 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 08:08 PM »

Quote from: BaitBucket on Feb 05, 2015, 05:03 PM

Doing the raffle table again capt?

I canceled it for this year Will. Things were up in the air and it was one less thing for me to deal with. I am going to reinstate it for next year.

I really would like to have every one come in at 11:30 for a photo and just for every one to meet for a couple of minutes.

otzi · « **Reply #71 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 09:21 PM »

Thanks for the reports, gearing up. Looking forward to seeing everyone! I'll bring some extra stogies, maybe not in Lenz's league but hit me up for one anyway Capt.

rickyriged · « **Reply #72 on:** Feb 05, 2015, 10:31 PM »

Thanks capt...sounds like ill be packin light ...and breakin in the New snow shoes...cant wait just got out of work and starting to pack

capt.shay · « **Reply #73 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 09:12 AM »

Quote from: rickyriged on Feb 05, 2015, 10:31 PM

Thanks capt...sounds like ill be packin light ...and breakin in the New snow shoes...cant wait just got out of work and starting to pack

The thing is that it is sugar snow so not all that hard to walk through. I don't think I'll bother with my shoes. Might throw them in for giggles but certainly don't "need" them.

Weather is holding. Not beautiful but mid 20's and so far they are calling for Calm to 5 mph winds and that is key on the cove.

Ash82 · « **Reply #74 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 12:54 PM »

Woohoo! I will be able to make it out there tomorrow! It is a decent drive for me so I will be later than most folks there I guess. Capt.shay: where should I try and find you guys. When do you plan to be there?

Also, can I park here?
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Barton+Cove+Campground+%26+Canoe/@42.6074026,-72.539558,868m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x6e706cf9ff8c42f5

Excited for tomorrow and meet up folks from the pre-ice gathering!

capt.shay · « **Reply #75 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 01:48 PM »

Glad you can make it Ash. You do not want to park where you have marked. The gates are closed there in the winter. You want the left hand turn just before there. It will take you out to the actual camp ground and parking area. Since the wind isn't looking to bad, I will set up right on the main point as yo enter the ice. Most of the folks out there will be part of Ice Shanty.

It is looking like my bud has to work tonight so I may be a little late (7-7:30) getting out there.

BTW- I just had a random thought, I hope SPANKY gets the word about our gathering. I think he use to hear about it from his bait shop so if any one knows who I am talking about, please pass the info on to him.

justinberard · « **Reply #76 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 02:26 PM »

Wicked excited. Probably gonna be close to the first to arrive. Bringing an out of state buddy for his first gathering. Oh ya and Def eating like kings! See you in a.m.

F. L. A. G.

ebour · « **Reply #77 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 03:54 PM »

Looks as though I won't be able to make it... Next time

PappaBear · « **Reply #78 on:** Feb 06, 2015, 11:56 PM »

Ill be there with the kids. Hope to utilize a power auger if someone can help out? It's last minute out that's how its went down. Look forward to meeting some shanty crew.

lenz · « **Reply #79 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 12:46 PM »

hope yoy guys are doing well. nice day out there weather wise for once. i'm stuck working, waiting for some dope DBA in India to write one line of code to solve my application issue..i love outsourcing...NOT!

burp

BaitBucket · « **Reply #80 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 02:24 PM »

Was a great gathering, and the tradition continues as well. Capt will have pics up im sure

unoman · « **Reply #81 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 05:21 PM »

Cant wait to see pics. I had to work today...

Mark Barlow · « **Reply #82 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 05:25 PM »

Drove out there this morning with nbBrian and set up just to the left in the cove by the rock cliffs. We were set up in 6 to 15 feet of water and didn't get a flag all day. Tried jigging but I guess we were set up in the dead sea. Only saw a few flags all day. Enjoyed the ride out there and seeing some old faces and some new. Going fishing tomorrow at a local pond that we checked out on the way home.

Jschumacher · « **Reply #83 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 06:28 PM »

Great time as usual. Great to see everybody and meet some new faces. Weather was pretty good little to no wind. A plus for the Cove. Did have a few snow squalls. And yes the gathering tradition or streak what ever you want to call it continues with an iced Pike

Thanks John for putting this together every year.

Flatland · « **Reply #84 on:** Feb 07, 2015, 10:09 PM »

Unfortunately, I only got to chat briefly
With a couple groups of guys on my way out...
I guess showing up at 6:50 was "late". I trudged all
the way out to the left past everybody.

I only managed 2 slime darts in 4 hours,
but as always a day outside beat a day
on the couch.

By any chance did somebody find a Marmish
palm rod by the entrance (near the information
sign in parking lot)? I can't find the darn thing
anywhere...

skikid00 · « **Reply #85 on:** Feb 08, 2015, 07:23 AM »

Thank you all for making my first shanty trip a positive one. Special thanks to Capt. Shay for this event and drilled the holes for us. I had fun chatting with some of the great characters. Can't wait for the next gathering!

capt.shay · « **Reply #86 on:** Feb 08, 2015, 10:31 AM »

Thanks to one and all for another great gathering. The fishing could have been better but we did continue our streak of at least one pike landed every gathering. Unfortunately, that was all that stingy old cove would give up this year. It is great to see so many of you guys, some of whom I only see once a year. Thanks again for making it a great gathering.

Save the date Feb. 6, 2016 for the Tenth Anniversary Gathering. I hope every one will make a special effort next year to make it to the Cove

I know we are missing a few folks but this was most of "The Crew"

Tight Lines

otzi · « **Reply #87 on:** Feb 08, 2015, 10:53 AM »

That's what I've been waiting for, the "money shot" of the group us us. Conditions were a little sloppy which made for a hard trek. 8" of power on top of 4" of slushy water then 12" of ice.Of course it could have been worse. I got the skunk but it was nice to see others including newbies catch some fish. You could feel their excitement and we shared some tips and advice with them. Shared some food and laughs and swapped fish stories. Great to see the guys I've met before and some others who were new to me or the site. Thanks go out to the Capt for hosting.

Jschumacher · « **Reply #88 on:** Feb 08, 2015, 11:59 AM »

Date saved. 2/6/2016. Thanks again Capt for putting this on. Always a great time.

MoreTroutPls · « **Reply #89 on:** Feb 08, 2015, 12:13 PM »

Another great get together! Lots of faces; regulars and newcomers.

My day started with a 20" pickerel as I set my second tip up with 5" shiners Tom's bait. I hadn't even backed away from it when the flag popped. Later in the morning got another pickerel - just shy of 16". The day was actually pretty good (as Barton's Cove goes) for numbers of flags.

The big count for the day had to go to folks stepping in old snow covered holes and getting wet feet. I counted four not-so-lucky guys, including some that managed to go knee deep in a 6-inch hole. It is hard to see the holes when they are covered by several inches of slush and snow.

Could not have asked for better fishing weather - low/no winds, a little snow, and mild temps.

Let's hope next year's 10th gathering will be even better!

Thanks to capt.shay for keeping the tradition going.

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