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Title: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: hunting-bum on Jan 21, 2019, 06:48 PM

I am trying to figure out where the best place to spear is close to Helena?

I know that it will be a 2 hours or so drive. I am looking at heading to Seeley or Salmon. Just not sure what one would be better.

Thanks for any information

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: meandcuznalfy on Jan 21, 2019, 06:56 PM

Might try pishkin

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: missoulafish on Jan 21, 2019, 07:02 PM

Theres has to be places better than the Seeley chain that are closer to you.

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: Piltzviller on Jan 21, 2019, 07:44 PM

My fishing buddy hit up salmon today. She tried a handful of spots and came across people 30 plus groups and tracks everywhere, and that's a Monday.  She had a nibble, but never managed anything. The seeley chain has gotten pounded this year, so the fish seem to be getting educated quick.
Not trying to duscourage, but giving you a heads up that it's gonna be a tough go of it. The scenery is great and the ice is pretty good, but come ready to share the ice and appreciate the slow times.

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: missoulafish on Jan 21, 2019, 07:48 PM

Exactly......

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: pmmpete on Jan 21, 2019, 08:19 PM

There have been huge numbers of ice anglers on Seeley Lake and Salmon Lake this year.  I've never seen so many people.

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: 429421Cowboy on Jan 21, 2019, 08:24 PM

Pishkun for sure, not a bad trip from Helena if the weather is decent.

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: missoulafish on Jan 21, 2019, 08:31 PM

Internet.... plain and simple...

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: PerchPounderMT on Jan 22, 2019, 08:40 AM

Seeley is getting more and more popular with anglers from over here,walk into Sportsman's warehouse and there are reports on the board.Its a nice drive and a change of scenery(better chance of a big fish and it beats 50 mph winds and drifted roads on Pishkun).

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: hunting-bum on Jan 22, 2019, 01:14 PM

I decided to save my gas on day trips and just hold off for overnight trips.

I am going to head to Tiber or Francis this weekend and spear/fish for 3 days.

Thanks for the input. I haven't even considered Pishkun before.

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: PerchPounderMT on Jan 22, 2019, 02:01 PM

Quote from: hunting-bum on Jan 22, 2019, 01:14 PM

I decided to save my gas on day trips and just hold off for overnight trips.

I am going to head to Tiber or Francis this weekend and spear/fish for 3 days.

Thanks for the input. I haven't even considered Pishkun before.

The F&G does everything in their power to wipe out the mature pike in Pishkun,netting,shocking,drawdowns,ect.Was a big pike destination years ago.

Title: Re: Spearing close to Helena
Post by: albo on Jan 23, 2019, 11:51 AM

I would try Upsata