LAKE GEORGE BS THREAD

[SSmokinn SS]

He used me as an excuse to brag about his crappies.  I'd hate the guy but he takes his kids fishing a lot which is never bad.

Yeah, I used you as a excuse 

I take my kids fishing every weekend bud. Soft water and hard. Heck, I even rotate between them taking them as bass tournament partners.

[liquidonyx]

Thank you!

weekends are busy try to hit it midweek to avoid the crowds

[mdougla1]

Thank you!

I hit a limit off mdb this morning before 9 am. All 11 plus Inchers.    Crowds don't bother those of us who know what we're doing out there

[HairyBagpipes]

I hit a limit off mdb this morning before 9 am. All 11 plus Inchers.    Crowds don't bother those of us who know what we're doing out there

I’m not surprised you got into them at MDB. I used to hammer them up near Diamond Island but it seems they like being down near MDB and the Steel Pier these days. I don’t know what changed with the Queen, she is a fickle mistress.

[mdougla1]

I tend to avoid that part of the lake because usually I can't keep the stupid salmon away from my perch rigs

I came here to catch 50 slab perch not 10 25 inch landlocked salmon


With all the snow weve gotten recently i didnt feel like making a big hike.  So i tried mdb figuring if nothing else I'd have a real shot of a salmon I could hang on the wall


Only hooked 4 of them today fortunately.



Nice morning.  The egg sandwich I picked up at the Stewart's in Bolton really tied the trip together.

[liquidonyx]

You had much better luck than I. Went to Vets park, caught only dink perch.

[HairyBagpipes]

You had much better luck than I. Went to Vets park, caught only dink perch.

Sawmill Bay is known for dink Perch. Mdougla1 is on to something in the Southern Basin. I wonder if there is some correlation between the fish coming back to MDB and the newer permeable pavement that was installed about 5 years ago. In the last two years the bite has really turned back on down there.

[icefishingct98]

Going up to LG for the first time fishing wise… the week of the 24th of this month. Was just up there for the ice castles with my girl saw people fishing off MDB and north of that on that other access point near the docks and pier. Me and my buddy most likely wanna fish that general area, is it worth the walk north from where they do the Helicopter rides to find some lakers or salmon…. Catch plenty of perch in CT so really just looking for some lakers and Salmon and a few of those nice pike I know LG has. Saw some nice looking water on Navionics… but I know that area doesn’t have super deep water without giving away too much is that 30-55 feet zone worth targeting lakers in with traps?

[Spoondangler]

Going up to LG for the first time fishing wise… the week of the 24th of this month. Was just up there for the ice castles with my girl saw people fishing off MDB and north of that on that other access point near the docks and pier. Me and my buddy most likely wanna fish that general area, is it worth the walk north from where they do the Helicopter rides to find some lakers or salmon…. Catch plenty of perch in CT so really just looking for some lakers and Salmon and a few of those nice pike I know LG has. Saw some nice looking water on Navionics… but I know that area doesn’t have super deep water without giving away too much is that 30-55 feet zone worth targeting lakers in with traps?

That’s plenty of depth, they can be in less than 10 when the water is equally cool everywhere in the winter.  The deal with lake George Lakers seems to be weather or not they are biting well on the given day, meaning you usually mark fish wherever you are, but if they are feeding aggressively it’s easy, if they’re barely chasing, it can be much harder.  That depth range is a fine place to start, and starting with the baits near the bottom is also a good idea. GL

[icefishingct98]

Appreciate the info looking forward too it! Should be fun hoping that later ice bites on when we’re up there.

[perch md]

I’ve seen some giant
Crappie come
Out of lg miss fishing there

[perch md]

I’ve seen some giant
Crappie come
Out of lg miss fishing there

[lowaccord66]

Zach sorry to hear you got wet in a crack.  Glad you made it out.  Dylan cites improper spudding as the cause.  Question is, is that true or is he a stone breaker.

[hardwaterhonkey]

Zach sorry to hear you got wet in a crack.  Glad you made it out.  Dylan cites improper spudding as the cause.  Question is, is that true or is he a stone breaker.

Hahahaha the spud was in the hand poor Zach just happened to be leading the way and the whole ice sheet behind him broke off, he was rewarded big time yesterday tho for his efforts….. and yes we fell thru at Hague beach sooooo dangerous don’t go there ever not this year not next not the year after ICE IS NEVER SAFE

[hardwaterhonkey]

A nearly 3lb crappie is 17.75-18”.




Post pic of said crappie that make 16-18” crappie look small.

I saw that 2.98lb crappie on your Instagram, Andrew Wagner give him a follow guys great that he does involve his kids often! btw Andrew I know where that crappie was caught! Don’t worry tho everything is safe with me I’m not the one you gotta worry about!

[lowaccord66]

Man you guys must be related to phelps with all that swimming. Also, life is a paradox of 2.98 crappie!

[BeenPerchin315]

I just called them cracks because they weren’t raised and there was no gap. Risky none the less.

I’m thinking next time all just post the there was separation of the ice, it wasn’t connected, weird lines going straight down the ice, blah blah blah.

And I wasn’t offended one bit. Just wanted to share what I experienced

Tight lines everyone!

Be careful posting about a separation. Then everyone will be wondering when and if they can work it out and get back together. Lol

[ActiveTrapChecker]

Be careful posting about a separation. Then everyone will be wondering when and if they can work it out and get back together. Lol

As long as it’s not solely for the kids…

[BeenPerchin315]

As long as it’s not solely for the kids…

Lol.

I’ve never fished the king over yonder but one of these days I’d love to sounds fun. Never chased Lakers neither.

[lowaccord66]

As long as it’s not solely for the kids…

Haha! 

[Adironzach]

Zach sorry to hear you got wet in a crack.  Glad you made it out.  Dylan cites improper spudding as the cause.  Question is, is that true or is he a stone breaker.

I know the location of the crack due to years past, seems like it’s in the same general location just off the beach, so I knew it wasn’t deep. It was ~8” of slush up to it. Spudded up towards where all the water was coming thru the crack. Moved forward a little to where I had just spudded. Hit the open water on the crack with my spud, got on my tip toes to reach/see how wide it was (6’6” frame has some reach to it), and as soon as I got on my toes, a 2’ chunk of ice broke off behind me and I slid forward into the water. Stupidly had my bibs zipped down to vent my heat during the drag. Water was above my knee, mid thigh or so. ~3’ deep. Boots stayed dry (shout-out muck books) and I am prepared (extra clothes in the car) so I just walked back, changed clothes, and was back out on the ice, safely across the ridge in all of 15-20 min. Proceeded to get skunked that day too so I guess it was a bad omen 

Persistence paid off tho. Had a great day on monday with a new PB salmon and my largest laker of the year so far 

[SSmokinn SS]

I saw that 2.98lb crappie on your Instagram, Andrew Wager give him a follow guys great that he does involve his kids often! btw Andrew I know where that crappie was caught! Don’t worry tho everything is safe with me I’m not the one you gotta worry about!

I rarely post on my Instagram. Much more active on fb. Who are you? I can’t put a name with the screen name.

[hardwaterhonkey]

I stay unnamed no Facebook only insta but I haven’t posted in 2 years I just stay low key just know your a solid fisherman wanted to just poke fun to let ppl know the community of serious anglers are far and few between and everyone knows everyone in a nutshell even if they don’t think so! keep on catching em, great your kids are out with you so often we have a few mutual friends

[SSmokinn SS]

I stay unnamed no Facebook only insta but I haven’t posted in 2 years I just stay low key just know your a solid fisherman wanted to just poke fun to let ppl know the community of serious anglers are far and few between and everyone knows everyone in a nutshell even if they don’t think so! keep on catching em, great your kids are out with you so often we have a few mutual friends

Ok, got ya. Thanks for the respect and kind words. I usually try to keep My Instagram friends and fb friends people I know or like lol my oldest son that is 8 now, is Autistic with adhd. He’s my special buddy and literally take him with me Atleast once a week. Heck, I even  had both kids out December 14th this year with me and my buddy.

[lowaccord66]

Real nice fish Zach!

[Adironzach]

Real nice fish Zach!

Thanks Jon. Always nice to reap some rewards for the time put in. Plus, there's not much that tops freshly caught fish for dinner 

[hardwaterhonkey]

Ok, got ya. Thanks for the respect and kind words. I usually try to keep My Instagram friends and fb friends people I know or like lol my oldest son that is 8 now, is Autistic with adhd. He’s my special buddy and literally take him with me Atleast once a week. Heck, I even  had both kids out December 14th this year with me and my buddy.

very awesome good work

[hardwaterhonkey]

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6WFShS8om-w
Good watch if you have a second this was on lake george a week ago

[mike304]

Heard a lot of stories about that one. Apparently scared the crap out of a lot of people!!

[got em]

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