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Offline hunting-bum

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Spearing close to Helena
« 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

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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #1 on: Jan 21, 2019, 06:56 PM »
Might try pishkin

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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #2 on: Jan 21, 2019, 07:02 PM »
Theres has to be places better than the Seeley chain that are closer to you.

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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #3 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.

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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #4 on: Jan 21, 2019, 07:48 PM »
Exactly......

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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #5 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.

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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #6 on: Jan 21, 2019, 08:24 PM »
Pishkun for sure, not a bad trip from Helena if the weather is decent.
East of the Rockies and west of the rest, I do my best to do my dangedest and that's about all I guess.

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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #7 on: Jan 21, 2019, 08:31 PM »
Internet.... plain and simple...

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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #8 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).
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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #9 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.

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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #10 on: Jan 22, 2019, 02:01 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.
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Re: Spearing close to Helena
« Reply #11 on: Jan 23, 2019, 11:51 AM »
I would try Upsata
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