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Utah => Ice Fishing Utah => Topic started by: muskyon46 on Oct 06, 2017, 09:11 PM
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Figured I had better just start this thread and get some info out on here for the shanty folk even though emails have been flying for weeks now. Sorry to overload you guys with the updates. So I talked with Kevin and we are all booked up for December 1-4, as usual ice permitting. The plan right now is to head up early Friday morn, fish Friday Saturday & Sunday and then head home Monday morn. So let's get to talking! Oh and by the way thanks to photobucket I can't post our favorite pic of prospector holding that monster cut. Lol
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I will have the wife find it.
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I will try and find them Palm trees when we go ;D ;D. Can't wait to hit the :icefish: :icefish: up there
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We'll definately need to run over to that palmy area and look for some big Brookies :icefish:
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(https://i.imgur.com/KmBeCCfl.jpg)
Who needs Photo Bucket!
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There it is, what HOG!! Doesn't look like it was to cold, palm trees growing and all
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Been watching the temps and there have been lows to 28deg in the last few days. Here's a link to the wether station just outside of the state park entrance
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/getobext.php?wfo=pih&sid=ITD55&num=72&raw=0 (http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/getobext.php?wfo=pih&sid=ITD55&num=72&raw=0)
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i wanna try and go that weekend this year, ive missed the last two years.
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Your are welcome to come it is a blast for the first :icefish: :icefish:. I can't wait to go
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X2 d87 just let us know
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Ok it's coming up quickly on us and I can't wait to see everyone and walk on water ;D.
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I am getting the fever pretty bad lately. Can’t wait to see you guys on the ice! How much traveling do you guys plan on doing on the ice? Trying to decide if I want to bring my car or take the suburban with the snowmobile. Last year the snowmobile was fun but I didn’t use it much fishing in the kiddie pool.Looks like the temperatures are going to be pretty cold in about 10 days up there.
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I am game to move around now that my sled is running like a champ. I wish we would get some snow so I can go up and run it for a few miles just to make sure I am good to go on a journey to find them Palm trees ;D ;D. No but really I would like to run around this year up there.
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I'm down for making a run to the palmy area to find some big Brookies
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Sounds like I better quit being such a cheap wad and just bring the sled!
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Even better yet haul your boat over there and map that place then bring your sled in December and lead the way ;D
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Even better yet haul your boat over there and map that place then bring your sled in December and lead the way ;D
Funny you say that. Last time I was down your way, I almost did just that. Might still have to give it a shot! I’m not sure how much a guy would learn on Henry’s as far as Contour lines go, but it would sure be interesting to find out.
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You know Kevin might cut you a deal on renting one of his boats and then all you would have to do is take the ice setup for your helix. Tell him it's recon for our ice trip and for a good cause. Lol. Jk
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Thought you guys are hitting first ice up there? Not sure how useful those sleds will be if you're trying to keep from going through... But I guess they ride sleds across open water so just keep the throttle pegged... Hope you get a great trip this year... Been hearing lower numbers of fish this year, but better size than usual, bring in the 10 lber.... Later J
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For the most part every year we've been up there's been plenty of ice for a machine. Seems like the 1st weekend of ice up its a bit sketchy but then by the next weekend its up to 6in or more
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I got a couple toy sleds to get running before the trip. Hopefully the ice grows fast! See you all in a little over a month.
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I got a couple toy sleds to get running before the trip. Hopefully the ice grows fast! See you all in a little over a month.
Are you bringing your dad this year? Look forward to seeing you on the ice for sure. You better post some pictures of your sleds!
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By the looks of your avatar and sig line I know you haven't got signed up for pics yet anywhere else with the whole PB B.S. I'll post them up for you jonesey. I'll be hitting you up soon to come over and check those ice chariots out. I used IMGUR so you'll be able to see them from your day job. Really like the racks those came with :thumbsup:
(http://i.imgur.com/8BsfqAml.jpg) (https://imgur.com/8BsfqAm)
And why I'm at it here's hutbombers new one. Hope thats ok Dewy, cause that's one sweet looking ride
(http://i.imgur.com/mYdO6NHl.jpg) (https://imgur.com/mYdO6NH)
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Those will be able to pull mine out of the slush on the Berry! :thumbsup:
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Perfect, Thank you! I've been wanting to post up some pictures just haven't learned how to do it.
Thanks again..
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No Prob oh and by the way it barely got over freezing today at the lake. Should be driving that water temp down big time :woot: :woot: :thumbsup:
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Nice sleds you 2. I got my out of the shop and it is running like a champ and I also put a rack on it. I would post some pics of it but I can't do pictures off my phone and don't know why so I will get some pics up when I can.
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Here ya go. I'll put up a better one tomorrow. If you want me to put up another one just text it to me
(http://i.imgur.com/BUg4hGGl.jpg) (https://imgur.com/BUg4hGG)
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Thanks Matt that will work
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I also have been messing around with my sled and getting some parts ordered. Yesterday I modified the rear bumper so that it comes out parallel to the top back portion of the tunnel instead of up at an angle matching the angled bottom portion of the tunnel if that makes any sense. The reason for doing that is so my new plano 1819 box will mount up a little bit better on it. I am also still gathering parts to make my auger mount. Also did some maintenance on the sled itself with a new speedometer key, replaced burn out light bulbs, greased everything etc. I still need to change the chaincase oil and figure out why the hand warmers don't work but I should be good to go by the time the Henry's trip rolls around.
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It's fun getting things ready but I am go :cookoo: need to get ice fishing.
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Looking good
(http://i.imgur.com/EMlHRiyl.png) (https://imgur.com/EMlHRiy)
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If that skim can last to the weekend, maybe Sat-Wed can firm it up.
(http://stevelarsen.com/ice_shanty/henrys_weather.jpg)
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Keeping fingers crossed.
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Did anyone see if the ice held up? I am seeing 1 degree on Saturday night and 2 degrees on Sunday night.
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Sounds like it blew off :'( with temps/wind (40 deg. Gusts to 40 mph) yesterday and today I'm not surprised. Fingers crossed it caps soon, those temps sound good enough to me
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Matt's email this morning got me thinking about the trip and big fish and wondering about what the catch and release records are so I looked them up.
Brook Trout 22" 12/11/2016 Henry's Lake
Rainbow Trout 23.5" 1/1/2017 Henry's Lake
I think that both of these are obtainable to beat. They have to be beaten by 1/2" minimum and there is a process to go through to get it submitted but I think it would be pretty cool if someone in our group was to break one or both of these records on our trip.
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Oh yes I belive your right on that, I have no doubt these records get broke regularly and the person just doesnt want to go thru the process to get it entered. You know after texting with Hutbomber earlier we are going to have almost 30 people fishing out of the Rose. Man thats a crew. Someone should get a hog for sure if not all of us (wishful thinking) ;)2 As for the email this morning about the friendly side pot. Its looking like we'll probably have Friday just be the warm up so as not excluded early/late arrivals and Saturday/Sunday being the fish counting days. This is for biggest by length atleast witnessed by one other person which will not be a prob as we are usually fishing in a group anyways, although I would like to venture over to stayleys/county dock area to try at some brookies but as stated I'm sure there will be a few that do. This is not set in stone and will be stated in another email as as I get some more feedback from the others in the group. Not all are on the shanty so email it is
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Emails are out, I'll have one more thing to add tomorrow so expect one more on the side pot. Hope it works for everyone
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Thanks Matt and it will work.
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Everything sounds good to me I can't wait!
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https://www.facebook.com/IDFG.uppersnake/photos/a.1575007926160184.1073741829.1375754239418888/1929915144002792/?type=3&theater (https://www.facebook.com/IDFG.uppersnake/photos/a.1575007926160184.1073741829.1375754239418888/1929915144002792/?type=3&theater)
Oh ya baby, lets hope the "W" stays away and it dont warm to much tomorrow and thursday
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what a beautiful site!!!!!
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Let's hope it Lock's up tonight and start to grow
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Looks like a low of 4 tonight and a low of 16 tomorrow; that should help the cause!
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Hoping it does, sooner the better :icefish: How's that new drill working out? Have you put it to work yet on any ice projects?
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Hoping it does, sooner the better :icefish: How's that new drill working out? Have you put it to work yet on any ice projects?
The Milwaukee is ready to go and the Nils should be here this Thursday. Can't wait to give it a try on first (safe) ice!
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The Milwaukee is ready to go and the Nils should be here this Thursday. Can't wait to give it a try on first (safe) ice!
I hear ya, have only used my new drill on projects at home this summer and the new 8in nils & 10in drill converted mora are ready to drill some ice asap
(http://i.imgur.com/0ZtJDmBl.jpg) (https://imgur.com/0ZtJDmB)
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looking good muskyon46 :o
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Thank you much HH, I hear we may get some ice time together at Henry's? Was talking with hutbomber about who was going up with him this year the other day. If it's true it will be good to share the ice with you once again. Tore it up with the vertigo head you gave me and cutters all last ice season.
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Thank you much HH, I hear we may get some ice time together at Henry's? Was talking with hutbomber about who was going up with him this year the other day. If it's true it will be good to share the ice with you once again. Tore it up with the vertigo head you gave me and cutters all last ice season.
Yes. My plan is to make it to fish with you guys. Never been there. Im excited to experience it. You know how good it is to hear about a smart person that knows how maniac custom lures kick butt. Make sure you try the gizzy bugs and gazillas that's my go to. I like glo orange. Sounds like that Lake is ready now. Tight Lines.
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Headed up there to work next to lake next thursday will give a update what it looks like wish I could fish it while I am there but my helpers don't like to fish and I am being told the high next week is suppose to be in mid 20s most of week good for ice sucks for work
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We'll be looking forward to that report Mp, to bad you can't sneak a few hrs in. That would be so hard being there this time of year especially if there was ice and not going out. Pack the ice gear just in case ::)
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Just thought I’d throw this out....18 days a wake-up and hello Henry’s ;D
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O ya and I have been buying more stuff and getting poles ready and going :cookoo: :cookoo:
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Oohhh ya, 18 & a wake up :woot: :woot: :woot: honed my jawjacker skills friday in the Uintahs. Who would've thought you can yank a little planter bow almost right of the hole if you set your jig just under the ice. Funny stuff right there :roflmao: :roflmao:
(http://i.imgur.com/bzC23LEl.jpg) (https://imgur.com/bzC23LE)
(http://i.imgur.com/oYYW6Eal.jpg) (https://imgur.com/oYYW6Ea)
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Defiantly looking forward to it.. Its going to be cool having a gang of Utah folks all on the ice..
"honed my jacker skills" :roflmao: :roflmao: just sayin!! ;)
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:roflmao: :roflmao: ok I fixed it :roflmao: :roflmao: guess I didn't read that to close when I posted it. Even funnier when added with the yank the bow out the hole after :roflmao: :roflmao:
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Now now you 2 Matt is always try to play with his new toys😂😂
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We are getting close now! I am about ready with all of my stuff. Just need the last of the parts to come in for my sled.
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Very nice. IAM also almost ready. My wife thinks I am crazy for what I have been doing around the house to get ready.
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Sent out an update email ;D
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Here's a photo of the ice conditions from last weekend in goosebay, we have been talking about it on the Idaho R&C board. 2 people went thru but from the way it looks it may have not been very deep water. Photo credit goes out to Curt69, I imgage tagged off of bft. Hopefully the temps drop like they are supposed to and stay down :bow: :bow: :bow:
(http://www.bigfishtackle.com/forum/Idaho_Fishing_Forum_C22/Idaho_Fishing_General_F25/Henrys__P1022899-6/gforum.cgi?do=post_attachment;postatt_id=128664)
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Ok now I feel like a little kid when it's Christmas time. All I want is to go to Henry's and do some :icefish: :icefish:. Does anyone else fill the same.
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YEP, this dang rain isnt helping though :'(
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Don’t have a update did not want to travel in the bad weather might try again this week
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Its being reported as 4.5in at state park. So I'm sure there's a bit of fishable ice around there. I was happy to hear the cap made it thru the last warm spell. One more coming later this week and it should be gold till closing
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Good news, only took me 15 minutes to realize my Kill switch was on when I fired up the snowmobile this year. It took me 30 minutes last year! Man I’m good!
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Good news, only took me 15 minutes to realize my Kill switch was on when I fired up the snowmobile this year. It took me 30 minutes last year! Man I’m good!
LOL!!, With age comes wisdom...
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Good news, only took me 15 minutes to realize my Kill switch was on when I fired up the snowmobile this year. It took me 30 minutes last year! Man I’m good!
:clap: :roflmao:
HA! And I was feeling dumb that it took me 10 pulls.
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LOL.. Joe you really are getting good!
Holy carp It was 62 degrees here today!
Later
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Nice joe you beat last years start time on the sled. Conditions at Henry's are good in some areas
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1936541786673461&id=1375754239418888&__tn__=-R (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1936541786673461&id=1375754239418888&__tn__=-R)
But not all
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1937316006596039&id=1375754239418888&__tn__=%2As%2As-R (https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1937316006596039&id=1375754239418888&__tn__=%2As%2As-R)
With the temps dropping starting Monday night our trip should be just fine. I think the areas that have had ice this whole time will be plenty safe for the machines by Friday. We may just have to rethink wheelers vs. sleds. I was planning on bringing my bike with the chains on anyways. Either way on foot around the rose will do also. Be safe on whatever day you head up joe
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I read a post last night about a guy fishing out of Staley Springs and he said the ice where he was was only 3.5" and deteriorating from the top and the bottom. He also said that the fishing was slow. I also read that it is taking a 4x4 to get into the state park ramp.
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Good news, only took me 15 minutes to realize my Kill switch was on when I fired up the snowmobile this year. It took me 30 minutes last year! Man I’m good!
I hate it when I do that, or the key is off...then I've flooded it and have to nearly kill myself before it will start.... been there done that... Later J
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Ok so I just talked with Kevin at the rose and the ice there is holding out just fine. He's had people fishing in there and doing pretty good. His south marina where the stream comes in has opened up a bit since yesterday and probably will more by Monday. The north marina is doing just fine. He did say there's a bit of water on the ice which is no Prob as long as the cap holds out and the temps drop Monday night like it's predicted. Everything should stiffen back up by Dec 1st. Now on a good note Kevin did get his web cam up and here it is for your viewing pleasure. I'm going to post a couple different ones and see what works
http://69.20.188.155:8000/jpg/image.jpg?Wed Nov 22 2017 08:57:38 GMT-0700 (MST) (http://69.20.188.155:8000/jpg/image.jpg?Wed Nov 22 2017 08:57:38 GMT-0700 (MST))
(http://69.20.188.155:8000/jpg/image.jpg?Wed Nov 22 2017 08:57:38 GMT-0700 (MST))
http://wildroseranch.com/wild-rose-web-cam/ (http://wildroseranch.com/wild-rose-web-cam/)
I don't know how it refreshes but the bottom link is a direct link to the cam on his web site for the rose. From what I'm looking at here and not much snow forecasted in the next week better plan on taking wheelers if possible not sleds :'(
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thanks for posting ;D ;D
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From what I'm looking at here and not much snow forecasted in the next week better plan on taking wheelers if possible not sleds :'(
More snow forecast for Monday 11/27 with sub-freezing temps 24/7 through Dec 6. Also, the forecast says snow on Dec 2 & 3. Mondays snow, if decent, should hold until we get there with temps that low (I hope).
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I seen a report of 4" of water on the ice and by the looks of the cam it is. I hope that cap holds out
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That's not good if it doesn't hold out we might have to move it back to the next weekend
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For sure, probably have to make that call Tuesday or Wednesday night. See what the temps actually do up there. It won't be a Prob with the room. Kevin is well aware of how it goes and will work with us as he has in previous years
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Well it looks like the ice lifted back up
(http://69.20.188.155:8000/jpg/image.jpg?Thu Nov 23 2017 15:18:35 GMT-0700 (MST))
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Man I wish I lived closer- I'd love a try at those bruiser cut bows! ;D
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Has anyone heard if ice is holding up or not? Planning on heading up tomorrow? Weather channel says its 45 degrees at lake right now and there was only 3-4 inches of ice last weekend.
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From what I'm seeing on that cam at the rose I would probably not trust that ice right now. This coming weeks forecasted temps should firm it back up. What cap is left has to make it only a coupe more days. Oh and yes it's actually 46deg up there right now. Here's a link to the temp sensor by the state park entrance. Click this link
http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/getobext.php?wfo=pih&sid=ITD55&num=72&raw=0 (http://www.wrh.noaa.gov/mesowest/getobext.php?wfo=pih&sid=ITD55&num=72&raw=0)
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Here's the forecast for Henry's Lake over the next 10 days. I wouldn't be driving up there this weekend for sure. I think the jury may still be out on our weekend. Careful daily checks might be in order from here on out. I'm still in regardless of which weekend we go. ;D
SAT NOV 25, Mostly Cloudy, 37°/29°
SUN NOV 26, Mostly Cloudy, 45°/33°
MON NOV 27, Rain/Snow, 35°/15°
TUE NOV 28, Partly Cloudy, 32°/19°
WED NOV 29, AM Snow Showers , 30°/11°
THU NOV 30, Mostly Sunny, 28°/15°
FRI DEC 1, Mostly Cloudy, 31°/19°
SAT DEC 2, Snow Showers, 32°/20°
SUN DEC 3, Snow Showers, 28°/14°
MON DEC 4, Snow Showers , 25°/13°
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I think we'll be just fine Bob, it's going to be a little iffy on machines but we should be good. Don't know if everyone's seen the pics that were posted on the Idaho R&C board from the last 2 days. Their some beauties
https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=294303.msg3715599#msg3715599 (https://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=294303.msg3715599#msg3715599)
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I think I will head over Wednesday or Thursday and plan on staying a little longer after the group leaves. I was planning on heading up Monday, but don’t see much sense in that now.
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Hey Joe, I'm out Duck hunting with Mike and he says yes to Grayling in TL. We're looking forward to seeing you up at Henry's it's going to be fun for sure..
Later
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Looks like you guys are living the dream! Definitely looking forward to seeing all of you. Don’t forget to remind Mike about the brisket. ;D
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Roger, he's planning on it.. ;)
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Seen a guy on the cam fishing this morning just outside the south marina so the ice must be thick enough for foot traffic for sure. Figured as much with the reports that have came in in the last few days. The temps finally dropped below freezing last night so just one more day to go and if the forecast holds true it will be building ice :thumbsup: :woot:
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I plan on heading up early Thursday, should be able to give a heads - up if it’s not good. Forecast is looking in our favor. Prospector are you heading to the park early or the rose ? Packed , re packed and rechecked can’t possibly forget anything, the trailer is bulging at the seemsl lol see everyone there !
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I just got back from a soccer tournament and now I have to get everything ready and take the sled out for one more test ride Monday after work.
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I plan on heading up early Thursday, should be able to give a heads - up if it’s not good. Forecast is looking in our favor. Prospector are you heading to the park early or the rose ? Packed , re packed and rechecked can’t possibly forget anything, the trailer is bulging at the seemsl lol see everyone there !
I will probably go to the state boat ramp and maybe Staleys depending on the ice. Not sure exactly when I will head out because of conditions. I will definitely see you Thursday though! Drive safe.
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Well you guys know when we'll be there, definately wish it was sooner. Hey geezer are you bringing a wheeler? I don't think it's going to be razor worthy this year for sure but you never know. Remember last year 2-3in of ice and people falling thru the weekend before we got there and then we ended up with 6-8+in off ice. As it goes for me right now just bringing my little 250 wheeler. Either way the walking will be easy. Don't forget your ice cleats everyone. Only 1 more day off these ridiculous temps
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Latest forecast still shows snow on Monday (90% chance) but no snow on Wednesday. And now snow on both Saturday & Sunday. Looking good for my power sled. And temps all week long (starting Monday night) between 10 and 33. Should build the ice up by next weekend to a safe level for walk-ons for sure and maybe for machines.
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O ya can't wait. I have to start making my check list. Let's see I need sled, heater, beer, bibs, auger, drill, beer, and I think that's will do o ya I all most for got I need food 😂😂 I am looking get a way this weekend.
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I’m bringing a 4 wheeler and different size sleds to use depending on the ice. RZR will stay home. Should l bring a big pot of chili? I’m sure you guys will need ammunition for self defense in that big room lol ;D See you Thursday Prospector , everybody drive safe!
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I’m bringing a 4 wheeler and different size sleds to use depending on the ice. RZR will stay home. Should l bring a big pot of chili? I’m sure you guys will need ammunition for self defense in that big room lol ;D See you Thursday Prospector , everybody drive safe!
😂😂😂 Drive safe up there
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Looking at the cam again this morning and right now, the same guy has been there 3 days in a row now. I'm wondering if it's curt. He keeps going back to the same area just outside the south marina where curts brother got that big fish just after we left last year. Funny thing is that cam runs real time it's a little jumpy but you can tell when they're running for the pole. Definately getting bites.
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Fishondan just put up a good report over on the Idaho R&C board. 5-6in of ice at state park. Said the edge was a little sketchy but I'm sure the temps this week will take care of that. Can't get a confirmed thickness from the rose area but I'm sure it's not far off of that. I'll get a $ breakdown out by Tuesday for the room. Just plan on doing like last year, go into the office when you get there and pay them your portion. Man its going to be a long week!!
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What do I need to bring for bait? Crawlers? Waxies? Mealies? All of the above? What about scents? Do you use them
or are they not needed? I don't fish for trout through the ice that much.
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Fishondan just put up a good report over on the Idaho R&C board. 5-6in of ice at state park. Said the edge was a little sketchy but I'm sure the temps this week will take care of that. Can't get a confirmed thickness from the rose area but I'm sure it's not far off of that. I'll get a $ breakdown out by Tuesday for the room. Just plan on doing like last year, go into the office when you get there and pay them your portion. Man its going to be a long week!!
That report has got giddy, wonder if the wife would miss me if I left a day early ???
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What do I need to bring for bait? Crawlers? Waxies? Mealies? All of the above? What about scents? Do you use them
or are they not needed? I don't fish for trout through the ice that much.
You trying to be funny. Lol "don't fish for trout much thru the ice". From what I got from windriver's post, he's been using mealworm on his jacker rods and nite crawler on his jigging rods. I'm planning on taking waxies, mealies & crawlers. As for scents I usually don't use it there but if i do its the powerbait trout juice.
That report has got giddy, wonder if the wife would miss me if I left a day early ???
I know mine would but at this point who cares I'm ready to fish. Lol just got done loading up the wheelers ourselves. Still need to go over the list a coupe hundred times but I'm sure by Thursday it's going to be good to go. Don't forget the ice cleats everyone
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What do I need to bring for bait? Crawlers? Waxies? Mealies? All of the above? What about scents? Do you use them
or are they not needed? I don't fish for trout through the ice that much.
It's fun watching you guys get excited. I most likely be at a wrestling tournament so one less person to compete with for fish.
Last week we fished one complete day and two mornings. 99% of our fish were caught on jigs tipped with mealworms. I pull the heads off the mealworms and think of them as a scent packet. 50% of the fish were caught with jaw jackers using very small jigs and 50% were caught actively jigging white paddle bugs .
The real key was setting up early. 75% of the fish were caught before 9:00 am.
Good Luck
Windriver
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Thank you very much windriver, that's some great detailed info right there. I hope I can return the favor some day. Been really enjoying the pics of your fishing. Good luck at the tourney & Thanks again
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It's fun watching you guys get excited. I most likely be at a wrestling tournament so one less person to compete with for fish.
Last week we fished one complete day and two mornings. 99% of our fish were caught on jigs tipped with mealworms. I pull the heads off the mealworms and think of them as a scent packet. 50% of the fish were caught with jaw jackers using very small jigs and 50% were caught actively jigging white paddle bugs .
The real key was setting up early. 75% of the fish were caught before 9:00 am.
Good Luck
Windriver
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Hey it's like Christmas for us ice attics and we love hitting Henry's for our first ice. The fish in that place are very colorful. Thank you for the information if I can give some back to you at anytime just ask.
Again thank you
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Has anybody seen a hook setter called "The Snapper" made by Automatic Fisherman? I already have one Jaw Jacker, but this new for 2017 product looks interesting. If available locally (Cabelas, SW, Fish Tech, Scheels, etc.) I'd like to pick up one or two for the Henry's trip.
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They are not available yet, me and fishon1 have orders in but he is still working on the molds. Was supposed to have them this month but it's been pushed out till end of December and that's directly from the owner. Stores will probably not have them in until January sometime. We both picked up a couple jawjackers for this trip. If your wanting anymore jawjackers dicks has a 25% deal going today. Order online ship to store and go pick it up in Layton for about $32 out the door. Have you guys looked at the cam? It's snowing pretty good
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Looks like I will head up tomorrow. Excited to see you guys! I will post some ice reports and some fish stories as soon as I can. Sorry to hear that some of you can’t make it. Safe travels to all, Joe
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That report has got giddy, wonder if the wife would miss me if I left a day early ???
Keep your phone handy. Going to send you some pictures of fish tomorrow!
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Safe travels joe, make sure to leave some fish for the rest of us to hook into. I'll talk to ya tomorrow.
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Safe travels joe, make sure to leave some fish for the rest of us to hook into. I'll talk to ya tomorrow.
Will do. Sure appreciate you guys including me in all of the fun every year! Like my buddy Dewey says, “it is the only reason I get up in the morning.” Touché
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Looks like I will head up tomorrow. Excited to see you guys! I will post some ice reports and some fish stories as soon as I can. Sorry to hear that some of you can’t make it. Safe travels to all, Joe
Be safe driving Joe and we'll see you Friday morning.
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See you up there Thursday about 1 PM Joe . Need to get there early enough to get a lesson from you. ;D I’ll bring that drill plate along if you still want it. Drive safe everyone!
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Got down to 13deg, oh ya baby :icefish:
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Safe travels Joe. See ya soon.
Ps please leave a couple fish for the rest of us 😉
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Joe made it up and went to the rose 1st. Ice conditions on the north marina were only 2in as far as he dared walk out alone, maybe thicker out further. It should improve to atleast foot traffic for ice fishing by Friday. Machines probably not so much, well see. It seems the edges are the worst, like in the spring time. A plank might not be a bad idea to take. No dice at the south marina but we already new that. He next went to the state park and found a solid 3.5-4in and is setting up for the night. Did get a pretty cool screen shot of him on the cam while we were talking on speaker. Lows tonight around 20 highs tomorrow upper 20's and then down to the low teens tomorrow night. Good ice building temps
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Does the lake still have big brookies or is that a thing of the past?
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Nope they're still in there. I belive the state record was broke last winter. This was one from last winter that was posted on the Idaho f&g Facebook page. It's a hog
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Update on ice- joe has a solid 6-7in a little further out from the state park ramp which is great. It's possible there's some thicker ice out of the break wall at the rose I'm guessing. Either way joe will have a game plan pinned down by the time we arrive on Friday. It's looking good :woot: :woot: :woot:
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I’m jealous! Good luck out there and stay safe.
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I better be impressed this year inspector gadget (aka. Joe)! I only told these guys I'm going cause your there and I need to soak up the infinite wisdom you offer every trip!
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Boy them cams just keeps looking better and better
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Well its started, Joe is live on shanty making us drool. I'm ready to go now!!!
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GOD I hope I can work all of my crap out and make it up there! That last picture has me all fired up. I am still in limbo but plan on getting all of my stuff loaded up this afternoon so when I get the word I can leave Thursday afternoon or Friday Morning. What is everyone thinking as far as machines now? With the 2" of snow they got last night I would think that that would be enough to keep my sled cool especially with the scratchers. My wheeler is also an option but would have to switch all of my gear over. My sled I would think is better on thinner ice because the footprint is much larger but I don't know. I have never had my wheeler on the ice before.
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I better be impressed this year inspector gadget (aka. Joe)! I only told these guys I'm going cause your there and I need to soak up the infinite wisdom you offer every trip!
The only reason I come is because I know you will bring me extra breakfast burritos! Can’t wait to see you guys and wish you were here this morning. Knocking them dead! Snowmobiles should be fine to bring as well as four wheelers. Drive safe guys.
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Dam it I wish it was time to go.
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what a tease
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I would keep an eye on the Rose cam and you should know by thursday night what machine you will want. I'm still bringing the wheeler
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what a tease
Sorry guys, that is my trademark move if you haven’t noticed. I love sending pictures to you guys and seeing the excitement it brings. Never forget the time you guys said to heck with it and came up at night early in a snowstorm! Good stuff right there.
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Holy smokes nice fish Joe! It's going to be a long couple days for sure..
Save us a few ;)
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Nope they're still in there. I belive the state record was broke last winter. This was one from last winter that was posted on the Idaho f&g Facebook page. It's a hog
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Yeah that's a big one!
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Never forget the time you guys said to heck with it and came up at night early in a snowstorm! Good stuff right there.
HHMMM!!! :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\ Good thing is no snowstorm or white knuckle 8hr drive
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I'm pumped! Lets get it on! To think I only have to work another 24 years and I can make ice fishing my full time winter job.
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Well now thanks to Joe for so graciously sending fish porn, our crew is heading up tomorrow morning :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :woot: :woot:
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Well now thanks to Joe for so graciously sending fish porn, our crew is heading up tomorrow morning :icefish: :icefish: :icefish: :woot: :woot:
:roflmao: Travel safe guys! Ryan wants to make sure that you guys don’t forget to bring a lucky can of corn.
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:roflmao: :roflmao: No i'll just go ask everyone around us if they have any extra laying around, like that guy the 1st year
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Thanks alot Joe.....now I won't get ANY work done here at the office between now and Fri morning.
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O ya my stuff is ready and I will be going to get Skyler trailer and get it loaded for tomorrow morning's heading out. Dam Joe just had to send out pictures and now I got to get up there.
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You guys just wait till I get to Cascade a week early! That’s going to be brutal, I promise. ;D
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Hope you guys have a good trip I will be driving by the rose tomorrow headed to job site wish I could stop and fish I still have not had time to hit it yet might have to wait till Christmas weekend before I get to fish
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You guys just wait till I get to Cascade a week early! That’s going to be brutal, I promise. ;D
now your talking my language PERCH ;D
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Hope you guys have a good trip I will be driving by the rose tomorrow headed to job site wish I could stop and fish I still have not had time to hit it yet might have to wait till Christmas weekend before I get to fish
Stop by and fish we have plenty of fish poles. We should get there around 12:00.
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Ok turkey day-done, bday-done, Billy Joel concert-done is it fishin time yet? HELL YES!!! this has been a long week. I'll tell you I'm more of a rockin roll kind of guy but that Billy can put on a show. 2.5hrs playtime at 68 years old. Won some tickets off of XM radio and they put us in a suite. Good times, dinner and drinks included. See some of you tomorrow or Friday
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Hope you guys have a good trip I will be driving by the rose tomorrow headed to job site wish I could stop and fish I still have not had time to hit it yet might have to wait till Christmas weekend before I get to fish
Thats not good MP, you better atleast stop by for a cold one if you can. Call it checking ice thickness
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You guys just wait till I get to Cascade a week early! That’s going to be brutal, I promise. ;D
Lol you funny guy you. Well see what happens when it gets here you just never know what we will do.
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Well hope you got enough sleep before your early drive today, good luck up there and let me know whether to bring my sled (snowmobile) or not? Planning on an early run tomorrow morning, hope to be there for the morning bite... Looks like it was pretty cool overnight so hope the ice is getting thick enough and safe for holding the army that will be arriving soon... Later J
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Will do jeff, just going thru poky
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We had a family emergency, so once again I won't see you guys up there this year. I have prospector's blades and can drop them at one of the Pocatello exits if anyone wants to grab them and get 'em to Joe.
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Just took the wheeler out at state park with no problems.7”
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How's the new Mud Mixer Shortie auger working Joe? I hope you all have a blast up there! Man, that sounds like fun!
DN
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Ok turkey day-done, bday-done, Billy Joel concert-done is it fishin time yet? HELL YES!!! this has been a long week. I'll tell you I'm more of a rockin roll kind of guy but that Billy can put on a show. 2.5hrs playtime at 68 years old. Won some tickets off of XM radio and they put us in a suite. Good times, dinner and drinks included. See some of you tomorrow or Friday
We didn't start the fire, it was always turning since the trips been brewing. You may be right, this trip might be crazy, but we've been waiting for the longest time! Anyway, I like ya'll just the way you are, and with any luck there will be some uptown girls to show us what the hell were doing out there.
SLAP
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How's the new Mud Mixer Shortie auger working Joe? I hope you all have a blast up there! Man, that sounds like fun!
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Very impressed with it so far. I will try it out on a 10 inch Nils sometime this trip. I thought it was overkill for such a small auger and that maybe I should just use my drill, but I do like having the two handles and if you angle right you can keep the battery off the ice. Please don’t tell my English teacher how long my last sentence was. LOL
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We didn't start the fire, it was always turning since the trips been brewing. You may be right, this trip might be crazy, but we've been waiting for the longest time! Anyway, I like ya'll just the way you are, and with any luck there will be some uptown girls to show us what the hell were doing out there.
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Thats a good one slap, so we've got 4in in the marina you can't see on the cam and 5-6in on the main lake outside the breaker walls. Only Prob is the pressure ridge between the 2. We should have it figured out tomorrow on how well get wheelers on the main lake no Prob. If and when it gets to 7-8in by Saturday fo.r sure. State park grew an inch last night. Caught over a dozen in the marina tonight nothing over 23in but beautiful fish. Be safe see everyone tonight or tomorrow
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Musky, how is your Nils/Milwaukee combo working?
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More to come, hold on the jackers going off. New 8in nils is great
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Live on the ice!
Havin a great time.
Here's a couple
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Very good times on the ice, a bit slower for me today
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Had such a great time fishing with you all. Fun to meet such a great group of guys. Thanks for letting me be part.
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Had a total blast everyone! Thanks Muskyon for pulling it all together..thanks to all you guys for the fun times.
Congrats to HappyHeber for the undeniable win in the big-fish competition...that was a beast!
Hope the group caught more hogs on Sunday.
Totally going back next year!
Here are some of my pics....
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You lucky Devils! Congrats HardH2OFishin! Beautiful fish! I’m so jealous! Awesome job!
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Thanks everyone, I had a blast as well... Sorry I had to take off early, but didn't want to put too much pressure on you guys for catching a bigger fish... ;) Quite lucky I didn't get skunked actually... had fun, my fish were all about the same size 20.5 to 21.5".... Didn't know I was going to a trade show with all the newest coolest gadgets for ice fishing, you guys really have some neat equipment, it was a pleasure to learn from ya'll... Now I'm in trouble for wanting more new toys... Be safe on your way home today... Later J
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Hey Guys,
It was a blast smokin' & jokin' with all y'all. And I met a bunch of new folks whose names shall be lost forever due to that old age disease called CRS. ;D
The really sad part of the trip was the dozens of fish I didn't catch. My grand total for three days looking was one (1). Just about everybody there did better than I did. I have better hopes for the rest of the season.
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Hi guys,
WOW what a great time. Thanks Matt for putting this together and making it happen.. I caught a few fish and was in the running for the money intell HappyHebber caught a monster and sealed the deal.
Already looking forward to the next trip!!
Dewey
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Here is a couple that Bent rod caught
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I just wanted to thank everyone for coming up and hanging out with our crazy bunch. I had a blast see you all again. Hopefully we can get together soon.
Thank everyone.
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Looks like you fellers had a good trip. Those Henry fish are always so colored. Man i want to get on the ice!!! Might be awhile longer around here. We need cold temps to come our way.
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What a great trip, couldn't of asked for a better group to hit the ice with. I'll get some pics up soon.
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Ok finally time for some pics and a little story, so for the 1st time going fishing here we had a great view of the Tetons on our way up. I have seen them before from the other side but what a spectacular view to see again
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We arrived at the Rose and had a great 4 days there. The Wild Rose has always treated us good for the last few years. This year we went big and rented the biggest room they had, it had 11 beds, 3 bathroom, full kitchen & living rom. Here's a few shots of the room and some of the happenings that took place. Of course we played some poker and a few of us layed around watching football sunday while it was a blizzard outside
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We had some good days and bad on this trip, they got worse as we stayed there but was treated to a good drive home on Monday. The 1st day started out great for me. I pulled in 5 fish. Nothing bigger than 21in. Here's some scenery 1st, then the fish porn
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Now for the fishy's, these are in no paticular order. Only 3 rods were lost in the making of this. LOL.. I'm working on getting a good one of the $$$ winner, it was 27in. 9lbs.
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I caught this fish on the 2nd day and it was swimming right hand circles like no other. Don't think its whirling disease but im no biologist
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Now on the 2nd day we had a couple people hit some soft spots on the edge and test out the floatation on their bikes. Both machines were successfully retrieved with the help of the great crew we were fishing with. In fact one guy tried out his float suit in the process of retrieval
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Now for what I think was the best pic of comraderie between fellow ice heads and possibly a new way to spend a day on the ice by upping the competion. You can have 5 rods, so why not!! This is what I'm calling the "2 pole 1 one hole bet, Jacker style" No rules, just see who has the better jig/bait for what the fish are wanting in one hole and while your at it have a nice little arm wresting tournament too
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Once again I would like to thank everyone that came up and had another GREAT year at Henry's. Looking forward to year 5 already, Oh and I forgot to mention we may just have to turn this into a gear swap/trade/giveaway/fishing trip with all the stuff that went on. Thanks for the speaker Joe that thing works great. Thanks Glen for the salts and mud paste. The wife and I are trying it out. Definately takes some getting used to. Now lets see some pics I didnt get!!!!!
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Holy field of jaw jackers batman!
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I'll have 5 jackers/snappers next year for sure because as usual im taking pics BS'ing a bit. We had things a bit more spread out until it got nasty then you had to have them close. Especially the dead sticks. Some of those fish were no joke, one bite and the pole was gone down the hole. 3 poles sacrificed on this trip
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Those are some great pictures. Thank you all for having me and for such a great trip. I'm looking forward to doing it again, hoping next year I get that wall hanger.
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Sidepot $$$ winner 27in 9lbs, for those that didnt see it earlier in this thread & I'm posting it with imgur for those that have work filters
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Great job Glen :thumbsup: :clap: :clap:
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Awesome pictures! I cant wait to get up there! 24 hours and counting....
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Well me and Joe just finalized our negotiations back and forth between the Marcum RT-9 and the Otter Resort XT Pro. The deal is done and we're making the swap. Thanks Joe I'm excited for my new tent and you'll love your new Marcum.
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:o :o :o :o :o Holy cow, ok so next year this trip will have a gear swap/trade/giveaway if you guys can negotiate that high $$'s of items and of course just a small brokerage fee for myself ::)
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:o :o :woot: :thumbsup: :woot:. You guy's.
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Riding out the Blizzard!
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This was on my jacker still right after I went swimming! Hence the smile
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I tell you, kids these days, won't get off their phones for nothin!
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I guess it is my turn.
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Headed up Tuesday and Wednesday just to make sure that the guys remained excited for the trip. I really enjoy sending pictures of nice fish to guys that are still on the clock. ;D
Thursday morning it was my pleasure to fish next to Mr. Geezer and a new friend Glen (Mr. BFT)
Thursday afternoon and Friday morning, the boys rolled in and it was game on!
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Friday evening brought more adventure still!
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Saturday morning my niece Afton drove up with breakfast in tow. She had a great morning landing six fish!
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Sunday brought more fun in a big way!
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For a guy who Doesn't drink, I sure had a hangover all week!
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Geezer and Skyler set me up big league.
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The road home keeps on getting longer.
This was probably my favorite Henry's trip yet. Every day turned into it's own epic adventure for sure. I especially enjoyed conversing with and getting to know each of you a little better. You guys mean a lot to me and I appreciate our friendship very much.
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Known as lordosis which an upward curvature of the spine vs. scoliosis which is a lateral curvature of the spine.
Can have several causes: parasite damage to the spine or physical damage to the spine early in life, nutritional deficiency, or bad recessive genes that manifest themselves due to inbreeding.
I have seen this in a few of the yellow perch I hatch and raise and we don't have whirling disease here. Nor does whirling disease affect yellow perch that I know of.
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Thanks for the info on lordosis, never heard of that before. We do have whirling disease in this area so it's possibly that but I definately could see it being a injury from when it was younger
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Saw a few of you guys up there. Glad you where able to get the wheelers out. ;D Looked like some cold boots.
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Who needs Photo Bucket!
With catches like that.. You gonna need something a little bit bigger than a bucket..LOL
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All joking aside would that be a cutthroat trout? Maybe a Bonneville aka Bear Lake subspecies? I ask because I will be hatching 1000 Bonneville Cutthroat eggs in April.