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Montana => Ice Fishing Montana => Topic started by: Mizayikaa on Aug 16, 2018, 09:34 PM

Title: Can't get here soon enough.
Post by: Mizayikaa on Aug 16, 2018, 09:34 PM: http://www.montanaoutdoor.com/2018/08/2018-2019-ice-fishing-contests-proposed/
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Post by: missoulafish on Aug 17, 2018, 09:57 AM: :thumbsup:
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Post by: PerchPounderMT on Aug 18, 2018, 01:43 PM: Valier,Willow Cr,CF perch derb.....thats a good three week spree!
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Post by: Hutchmt on Sep 19, 2018, 09:01 PM: I keep getting flack for wanting the cold weather to get here already, but I'm ready to put the big sticks away and get out on some ice. Just found a decent enough deal on a new shanty and turned my old one into an ultralight/over-sized one man!
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Post by: Noon on Oct 03, 2018, 11:38 AM: Quote from: Hutchmt on Sep 19, 2018, 09:01 PM
I keep getting flack for wanting the cold weather to get here already, but I'm ready to put the big sticks away and get out on some ice. Just found a decent enough deal on a new shanty and turned my old one into an ultralight/over-sized one man!

Do you mind sharing what deal you found on your shanty and if it is still available?

I won't say that I am "wanting" cold weather to be here already with the winter we had this year going well into April and the sun being away for most of it. But I definitely have the itch for getting onto some hardwater!
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Post by: Hutchmt on Oct 07, 2018, 02:38 PM: Yeah I found this years Clam Voyager X Thermal with all the extras for around $850 on Bass Pro Shops website. Googled bass pro coupons, found one for 10% off, they already had $50 off the normal price with free shipping. They are just getting in all this years models so I'm sure someone could find something good if they looked.
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Post by: Hutchmt on Oct 07, 2018, 02:43 PM: I should add this was about 3 weeks ago so I'm not sure if the 10% off is still available. I wasn't really expecting it, but found it with a little digging. You can still get last years otter resort xt for $799.99 which is 200 off. While I'm usually fishing with a buddy, this was a little too big for what I need. But if you're looking for size and quality it's a good shelter to have.
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Post by: Mizayikaa on Oct 07, 2018, 07:08 PM: http://fwp.mt.gov/fwpDoc.html?id=87667

It's now the "approved" ice fishing contests. Getting closer!
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Post by: Noon on Oct 11, 2018, 10:41 PM: Everyone is complaining and squirming with this cold weather and looking at me like im nuts as i have a little kid glint in my eye and smile on my face. No, im not excited about big sky or bridger bowl opening, im excited about the ice thats soon to be forming in the mountains!
It'll be here before we know it, and im sure I'll see some of you other hardwater addicts out there with me
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Post by: missoulafish on Oct 12, 2018, 05:24 AM: It’s trying!!!

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Post by: missoulafish on Oct 13, 2018, 09:59 AM: (https://i.postimg.cc/YjSbR33t/EB6-D1-FC1-5-C55-42-CD-BF7-C-4-C249-F5-F7403.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/YjSbR33t)
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Post by: Noon on Oct 13, 2018, 07:19 PM: 8 inches of snow in town in bozeman today. Guaranteed more in the mountains. Supposed to be in the teens tonight. Here comes that hardwater!
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Post by: PerchPounderMT on Oct 23, 2018, 09:22 AM: It was 79 in the breaks Sat >:(
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Post by: Noon on Oct 23, 2018, 10:17 AM: Quote from: PerchPounderMT on Oct 23, 2018, 09:22 AM
It was 79 in the breaks Sat >:(

I'm assuming that means you have an elk tag for rifle season in the breaks. Sounds like a good time minus the summer heat. I'm so conflicted with this nice weather. I want to enjoy it, but I want the ice to form.
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Post by: mountana on Oct 29, 2018, 09:37 PM: I bagged a bull this morning; now I'm ready for the ice. Stopped by Crooked Creek for a sneak peak. Of course there is no ice but boy that water sure looked cold the way the waves were lapping the shoreline.
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Post by: missoulafish on Oct 29, 2018, 11:00 PM: Nice work on the bull!!
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Post by: PerchPounderMT on Oct 30, 2018, 09:22 AM: Bull and antelope is in the freezer,back to the breaks for muleys tomorrow.Ice can be thick enough to fish by Nov 27th,wouldnt hurt my feelings at all!
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Post by: Noon on Oct 31, 2018, 11:41 AM: Quote from: PerchPounderMT on Oct 30, 2018, 09:22 AM
Bull and antelope is in the freezer,back to the breaks for muleys tomorrow.Ice can be thick enough to fish by Nov 27th,wouldnt hurt my feelings at all!
Congrats on filling the freezer, pictures are welcome :). Do you mind sending a bull my way ;D Rergardless of getting any 4 legged critters in the freezer, I am ready for some hardwater.
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Post by: albo on Nov 08, 2018, 08:20 AM: 13 deg in Helena right now and I am happy to have this cold weather
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Post by: luvthecold on Nov 08, 2018, 02:38 PM: We had 4 degrees this morning in Denton. Makin' Ice!! ;D
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Post by: missoulafish on Nov 08, 2018, 03:06 PM: Jealous, was on the ice last year at this time. West Central MT doesnt have much for cold air yet....
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Post by: sra61 on Nov 08, 2018, 03:49 PM: It was below zero up near where I like to go this morning!
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Post by: SpitzoMT on Nov 09, 2018, 04:33 AM: Truck showed 0* when I went thru the I-15/I-90 interchange at 2:00am this morning.....Forecasted to be 45* today tho !!
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Post by: sra61 on Nov 09, 2018, 11:24 AM: We're going hunting up near Flaxville and they were -18° deg. this morning. They already have ice on some of the water. We're taking rods and augers, and probably some tip ups too! Here we go!
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Post by: missoulafish on Nov 09, 2018, 12:17 PM: Good luck Steve!
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Post by: sra61 on Nov 09, 2018, 12:32 PM: Quote from: missoulafish on Nov 09, 2018, 12:17 PM
Good luck Steve!
Thanks. We were able to fish over there last year during deer season. There's a little pond full of nice trout, and Whitetail Lake has pike and perch. We took tip ups too, and checked em mornings and evenings. It was a great way to start the season off in November!
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Post by: BloodShotP on Nov 09, 2018, 02:48 PM: Dang, getting after it already! Jealous, hope you get on 'em. Stay Safe!
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Post by: Lsranger406 on Nov 10, 2018, 10:23 AM: Georgetown is making ice folks. Just drove by and edges are starting to show good ice possibilities. Lets all take a moment amd pray for a good cold front to come through and get it solid.
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Post by: missoulafish on Nov 10, 2018, 11:43 AM: Looked like it was locking up this AM:)
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Post by: Lsranger406 on Nov 11, 2018, 09:09 AM: Gtown capped. Lets hope it stays cold this week. Get out on it next weekend
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Post by: PerchPounderMT on Nov 28, 2018, 09:05 AM: Hunting season 2018 is in the books(aka in the freezer) lets do this!
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Post by: Noon on Nov 28, 2018, 01:51 PM: Quote from: PerchPounderMT on Nov 28, 2018, 09:05 AM
Hunting season 2018 is in the books(aka in the freezer) lets do this!
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Congrats! Looks like an awesome season for you and a full freezer. Now we just need these temps to drop down a bit.
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Post by: PerchPounderMT on Dec 01, 2018, 03:46 PM: Next week looks like it has potential for ice where we need it.Long term lows look decent.
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Post by: MT Tag Filler on Dec 02, 2018, 07:47 AM: Antelope buck, bull, whitetail doe, and whitetail buck in the freezer. Just got done makin snack sticks out of the elk burger I had from last season. Now I’m just sitting here twiddling my thumbs waiting for safe ice
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Post by: my-marty on Dec 02, 2018, 08:01 AM: No elk for me this year. Filled my antelope tag an got a muley. Took my first hard water trip yesterday. Had to do a lot of sorting but came home with 8 perch. It if FINALLY here ;D.
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Post by: Duke22 on Dec 02, 2018, 11:10 AM: Congrats perchpounder, great buck!!