old farts role call

[bgriffis17]

was just wondering how many of us old farts are still lurking around?   bgriffis17 
aka Big Daddy G.  and I will be 66 my next b day       wallin you still here I know you were here when they discoverd dirt

[wallin]

Lol, yea still here. My old dirt knees are falling apart, just had my 2nd knee replaced oct 25th, getting around alttle now. I took all your favorite fish this summer so your gonna have to work twice as hard to find them lol. Glad your still kicking. FISH ON

[Hexagenia51]

I’m still looking to get on some safe ice and rip some lips (lol), I turned 70 last August. Hope you other old farts survived another year! Hex

[rivereddy]

Put 70 in the propwash  a couple of months ago.  Been on Shanty forum since 2004
Schoolies, spuds, and sparkplug depth finders...

fish on,  hey where'd my bait puck go?, fish off

rivereddy

[maddogg]

You guys are all young'uns.

[abishop]

was just wondering how many of us old farts are still lurking around?   bgriffis17 
aka Big Daddy G.  and I will be 66 my next b day       wallin you still here I know you were here when they discoverd dirt

I will be the double 66 soon as well. Here comes social security.

[Jigmup]

who me?

[TeacherPreacher]

OK you young kids!
I turned 83 the day before Christmas after I had triple by pass surgery Aug. 2! I feel very blessed to be on here! I thank God for putting those talented medical people in my corner and allowing me a few more years to drill a few more holes. I believe I first got on Shanty some time in the 90's??
We had a lot of fun back then, exchanging lies, trading flies, and meeting good people.
Hope to run into some of you on the ice, if we get any!
Teach

[Daybreak]

I'm kinda an oldie.  Joined back in 2009 when I still ice fished a little.  Turned 69 this past September.  I never posted much cause I got harrassed for not posting pictures of a pretty good day we had on a local lake. (never got any good at pictures)  I still tune in about every day to check on the chatter.  I did go to the basement yesterday and made sure the old Zercom battery was charged up.  Having some surgery at the end of the month, but who knows, might make it out for a trip or 2.

[hookitNcookit]

OK you young kids!
I turned 83 the day before Christmas after I had triple by pass surgery Aug. 2! I feel very blessed to be on here! I thank God for putting those talented medical people in my corner and allowing me a few more years to drill a few more holes. I believe I first got on Shanty some time in the 90's??
We had a lot of fun back then, exchanging lies, trading flies, and meeting good people.
Hope to run into some of you on the ice, if we get any!
Teach
Teach i had the pleasure of meeting you a couple winters ago in the parking lot of the slough, and i remember thinking i can only hope and dream of drilling holes in my 80s. Sorry to hear about your triple bypass but sounds successfull hope you nothing but the best and may you drill holes into your 90s and beyond, at half your age exactly, 41 1/2 i dont see it in my future. Been roofing and construction for 21 years unless they make a walker with a built in power auger ive probably only got till 65 lol. You old farts give me hope and may this season bless yall with plenty of fish and opportunity!!

[bigr]

I'm kinda an oldie.  Joined back in 2009 when I still ice fished a little.  Turned 69 this past September.  I never posted much cause I got harrassed for not posting pictures of a pretty good day we had on a local lake. (never got any good at pictures)  I still tune in about every day to check on the chatter.  I did go to the basement yesterday and made sure the old Zercom battery was charged up.  Having some surgery at the end of the month, but who knows, might make it out for a trip or 2.

That goes for me also. I don't have the ability to post photos and if I did then what would be the use of a good fish tail. Example: The Gravel pit thread. If that kid had produced a photo we wouldn't have had near as many laughs.

[High Tide]

who me?

Not sure you make the cut… qualification includes:
Two visits to the crapper before your first fish.
Carharts for a float suit.
3” of solid ice before the first trip.
Two schooleys in the bucket at all times.
Thermos of coffee, and enough snacks for everybody within earshot.
Google earth is… line up the tower, with those three pine trees, just past the sycamore tree.
At least one “when I was your age”.
The trip is as important as catching fish.
Five secret jigs that you’d show anybody that asks (or even if you don’t ask).
What did I miss? Haha

[Jigmup]

Not sure you make the cut… qualification includes:
Two visits to the crapper before your first fish.
Carharts for a float suit.
3” of solid ice before the first trip.
Two schooleys in the bucket at all times.
Thermos of coffee, and enough snacks for everybody within earshot.
Google earth is… line up the tower, with those three pine trees, just past the sycamore tree.
At least one “when I was your age”.
The trip is as important as catching fish.
Five secret jigs that you’d show anybody that asks (or even if you don’t ask).
What did I miss? Haha

Count me out I guess

[rivereddy]

Add a line box and a lantern

fish on

rivereddy

[Lee1977]

Holy cow! I thought you were talking about me till I got to the thermos of coffee! Then I knew I was out. Still use the Schooleys, use trees for landmarks, and carharts. Some of use will never change. I do admire the guys that are pushing 80s that still get out. You guys rock! Good luck to everyone this season.

[river_scum]

still here.  you miter not notice though. im kinda timid.









still holds true "no pics it didnt happen" Dylon.

[High Tide]

Holy cow! I thought you were talking about me till I got to the thermos of coffee! Then I knew I was out. Still use the Schooleys, use trees for landmarks, and carharts. Some of use will never change. I do admire the guys that are pushing 80s that still get out. You guys rock! Good luck to everyone this season.

Heck, anybody on ice over 60 is impressive IMO. Ice fishing wears you out sitting still. I work out 5 times a week so I can run and gun… however, Father Time is catching up with me too. I use to be able to spell my name in the snow five feet away, now I can barely get my foot out of the way.

[maddogg]

Remember it's always been not about spelling it's about keeping your boots dry.

[Steveo4iu]

58 here. I’m managed get down and back up from Sally last year.

[fishersofmen]

i turn 73 this month..still kayaking on lake michigan but got ALL my icefishing stuff out yesterday....i retired 2 days ago after47 yrs as a veterinarian

[hounds]

OK you young kids!
I turned 83 the day before Christmas after I had triple by pass surgery Aug. 2! I feel very blessed to be on here! I thank God for putting those talented medical people in my corner and allowing me a few more years to drill a few more holes. I believe I first got on Shanty some time in the 90's??
We had a lot of fun back then, exchanging lies, trading flies, and meeting good people.
Hope to run into some of you on the ice, if we get any!
Teach

Glad to hear your surgery went well Teach.  you must have been around 73 when I met you and first started fishing with you.  And guys it's amazing how well he gets around.  And he enjoys it.  Hope to see you on the ice this year Teach.

[plowboy1]

talked to a few of you guys on here, but never met any of you on the ice, turn 63 in April

[teardrop]

 Been on shanty since 2004, turned 67 last summer. Just retired and looking forward to lots of fishing. Not looking forward to heart attack hill at 105 but will make the climb. Not real sure but going down hurts almost as the climb up. Have ice fished Salimonie and missinawa  since middle 70s. Schooley rods,wood ice fishing box my dad and grandpa made, spud bar to open holes. Golden rod worms we cut in the fall.

[TeacherPreacher]

I recall it  hookitNcookit!! And Hounds, 'my brother!! And High Tide, where you been??? Is Friends Of Fishing having tourney this year???
Just so you know, I still use Schooley reels with the 5' rods, Tried all the others but like the light weight! Still pulling the Big Red Box with Coleman lantern inside. Did buy a Floating Suit and have battery run auger. Hope to see you on the ice!!!
Teach

[Derslayer1]

Still kickin here, and beggin for the ice again as usual

[10point]

58 here. I’m managed get down and back up from Sally last year.

My 81 year old Dad did that last year. 

[bgriffis17]

it's been a long while in seeing some of you gent's on here tom, Andy, Marc, Doug, teach, it's a good day any time I run into you guys.  Tide what's up did I kick your dog lol

[popnfish]

will be 66 in a 3 months will retire in 6

[High Tide]

I recall it  hookitNcookit!! And Hounds, 'my brother!! And High Tide, where you been??? Is Friends Of Fishing having tourney this year???
Just so you know, I still use Schooley reels with the 5' rods, Tried all the others but like the light weight! Still pulling the Big Red Box with Coleman lantern inside. Did buy a Floating Suit and have battery run auger. Hope to see you on the ice!!!
Teach

Just like the country song, “hunting, fishing and loving everyday”, at least those are the highlights…  nobody wants to hear about work. Haha

it's been a long while in seeing some of you gent's on here tom, Andy, Marc, Doug, teach, it's a good day any time I run into you guys.  Tide what's up did I kick your dog lol

Hopefully it won’t be much longer, before we cross paths, because you know what that means… revenge for my dog! Haha

Regardless, I know where half the “old farts” crew fishes, and I’m looking forward to crossing paths with all of you this year on a block of ice, if Mother Nature cooperates.

[Ronnie D]

Heck, anybody on ice over 60 is impressive IMO. Ice fishing wears you out sitting still. I work out 5 times a week so I can run and gun… however, Father Time is catching up with me too. I use to be able to spell my name in the snow five feet away, now I can barely get my foot out of the way.

Take 1/4 Viagra before coffee
It'll help w/ distance issue
As to spelling da name, that's all in da wrist