Author Topic: Ice (?) in the NW (Read 3686 times)

jebra · « **on:** Jan 16, 2020, 10:16 AM »

Any info on lakes that survived the "super thaw" from last weekend would be much appreciated.

fishoninct · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 16, 2020, 03:28 PM »

Mount Tom is all open water. Didn’t go any further north.

jebra · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 16, 2020, 04:04 PM »

Got it Fishon. Thanks.

When I was up in Litchfield last Saturday I never saw drain holes suck up water so fast.

I just read about the physics....not complicated...the surface water is more dense than the ice...rushes to get under the ice.

I drilled a 6 in. hole and within the hour it was an 8 in. hole. The velocity of the draining water was enough to stir up silt from the bottom and regurgitate it back through the hole.

That brought an end to my flags.

C'mon cold!

ESOX FIX · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 16, 2020, 05:17 PM »

no good ice around been above freezing for last 6 days.

fishville · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 17, 2020, 07:01 AM »

I haven't looked. Any ice that did survive will be sketchy, if you can get on. But I'm sure some people will be on ice this weekend.

jebra · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 17, 2020, 11:13 AM »

Feels weird replying to my own post.

Anyhow....just spoke to a guy from a bait shop up in Winsted.

He said "there's nothing (ice) up here after last weekend, and not selling any bait."

raffi · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 17, 2020, 11:21 AM »

Free fishing day in new Hampshire Saturday the 18th still ice up there I'm told

fishville · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 17, 2020, 01:42 PM »

Lake Winchester this morning. And every place else was bad edges and/or open center

BDailey · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 17, 2020, 01:47 PM »

Not worth the risk, even if there’s anything still lingering around it most likely shot. Give it some time, this time next week may be a different story. Till then... 🤞🏼

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 17, 2020, 02:34 PM »

Quote from: fishoninct on Jan 16, 2020, 03:28 PM

Mount Tom is all open water. Didn’t go any further north.

It took 2 days for Mt Tom to go from capped to open water!

PikeKing23 · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 17, 2020, 03:47 PM »

Was at Winchester last weekend. Didn't need to see that pic (but thanks anyway) to not even think about going there this weekend. Even if the edges were good, there are car sized drain holes out there. I posted in another thread that once we get a little snow cover Saturday, that place would be a death trap anyways. Going to try Hinsdale Setback tomorrow am.

Fishermen · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 17, 2020, 03:53 PM »

I've been fishing NH and it's sketchy also so if you do Spud Spud Spud big holes not mention snow cover

PikeKing23 · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 17, 2020, 04:37 PM »

That sucks but thanks for the info. Guess we'll be doing the single file spud crawl in the am, lol. Got a report of 7" on Barton and a local business across the street said he's seen guys out there every day this week. Guess we'll see what's what in the morning.

androux · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 17, 2020, 10:13 PM »

Quote

Anyhow....just spoke to a guy from a bait shop up in Winsted.

He said "there's nothing (ice) up here after last weekend, and not selling any bait."

So bait shops can't or won't sell bait based on what they consider "safe ice?" I didn't know shiners are a liable retail purchase. I guess bait shops deny customers while liquor sell beer to anyone?

Jeffsor · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 18, 2020, 06:31 AM »

my guess he isnt refusing to sell bait he just isnt selling any because nobody is fishing

jebra · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 18, 2020, 01:09 PM »

Quote from: Jeffsor on Jan 18, 2020, 06:31 AM

my guess he isnt refusing to sell bait he just isnt selling any because nobody is fishing

Androux.....what Jeffsor is saying is exactly what the guy meant.

They were not selling bait only because nobody was going out fishing.

The shop was not making any statement on what is safe/not safe.

They definitely were NOT refusing to sell bait.

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 19, 2020, 07:53 AM »

Quote from: androux on Jan 17, 2020, 10:13 PM

So bait shops can't or won't sell bait based on what they consider "safe ice?" I didn't know shiners are a liable retail purchase. I guess bait shops deny customers while liquor sell beer to anyone?

He called the wrong shop. I got good bait in winsted friday night. Outdoor artistry took care of me. Avoid Northwest sporting goods, that bait sucks. The other shop on main street closed. The guy running it was arrested for calling his kids daycare and saying he was going to kill people there. Was all over the news.

Ravo Himself · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 19, 2020, 03:53 PM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Jan 19, 2020, 07:53 AM

Avoid Northwest sporting goods, that bait sucks.

Really? I've always had pretty good luck there. Usually pretty hearty. I bought like 5dz there over a month ago and haven't had one die off in my tank

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 19, 2020, 04:05 PM »

Quote from: Ravo Himself on Jan 19, 2020, 03:53 PM

Really? I've always had pretty good luck there. Usually pretty hearty. I bought like 5dz there over a month ago and haven't had one die off in my tank

Ya. You must have a good tank.

fishoninct · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 21, 2020, 09:58 AM »

I think there are some safe places in Goshen. I have not checked.

jebra · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 21, 2020, 11:21 AM »

Quote from: Ravo Himself on Jan 19, 2020, 03:53 PM

Really? I've always had pretty good luck there. Usually pretty hearty. I bought like 5dz there over a month ago and haven't had one die off in my tank

X2! Good bait, nice folks to deal with.

cheeseandbeans · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 21, 2020, 12:04 PM »

Most of Tyler Lake in Goshen is frozen. Guys were out all day on Sunday near the launch. Can't be too thick though...

lcallahan · « **Reply #22 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 11:12 AM »

Any new ice forming on Mount Tom?
Was hoping to take an hour ride up there on Saturday morning but not if some friendly shared info can save me a wasted trip.

Thanks!

fishoninct · « **Reply #23 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 04:48 PM »

Mount Skunk has 3-5”. Bunch of guys there today watching their flags stay down.

BDailey · « **Reply #24 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 04:50 PM »

Quote from: fishoninct on Jan 22, 2020, 04:48 PM

Mount Skunk has 3-5”. Bunch of guys there today watching their flags stay down.

😂😂😂 FishonCT Lol!

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jan 22, 2020, 10:51 PM »

Quote from: fishoninct on Jan 22, 2020, 04:48 PM

Mount Skunk has 3-5”. Bunch of guys there today watching their flags stay down.

You love that place, don't lie. I know people who are successful there but you cant see them...because its at night. (And yes you can access the ice without going into the state park)

fishoninct · « **Reply #26 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 06:20 AM »

Quote from: lowaccord66 on Jan 22, 2020, 10:51 PM

You love that place, don't lie. I know people who are successful there but you cant see them...because its at night. (And yes you can access the ice without going into the state park)
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I love going there and not having to leave the grill to chase flags all day. Lol. It is just really hard to catch at Tom because of the plethora of alewives. Good day is Mount one fish. Average day it’s mount one flag🚩.

fishoninct · « **Reply #27 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 06:23 AM »

lowaccord66 · « **Reply #28 on:** Jan 23, 2020, 04:05 PM »

Quote from: fishoninct on Jan 23, 2020, 06:23 AM

Awesome pic Scott.

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Author Topic: Ice (?) in the NW (Read 3686 times)