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Offline Michaelo

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Western WI Get Together
« on: Dec 13, 2016, 12:43 PM »
I know we did this a few years back but was kinda limited due to warm Temps. I was wondering if anyone would be interested in going out and giving it a try again. Thinking early January for a date. Not sure on lakes but I've liked the chetek chain last few years. Really open on suggestions to figure something out.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #1 on: Dec 13, 2016, 12:48 PM »
I am up for it.  Chetek chain, or any other lake sounds good.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #2 on: Dec 13, 2016, 01:52 PM »
I always wanted to try Long Lake??

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #3 on: Dec 13, 2016, 02:32 PM »
Long in Washburn or Chippewa county?

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #4 on: Dec 13, 2016, 02:58 PM »
Long lake in Washburn county just east of Sarona. I heard it was always good crappie fishing, and I guess walleye are starting to make a come back. I guess the lake totally iced over last Friday. Anyway I always wanted to try ice fishing out there. They say there is good crappie fishing by the narrows? That would be the boat landing on the north end off B.


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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #5 on: Dec 13, 2016, 05:28 PM »
I would do it, be good to fish something I never have before and meet some people.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #6 on: Dec 14, 2016, 08:44 AM »
Chetak Chain is way better than Long. Long needs another 2-3 years.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #7 on: Dec 14, 2016, 09:56 AM »
I would be interested in meeting up on Chetek chain. I am there most weekends. I'm can't really travel anywhere else for fishing, so if you end up in Chetek, I'll try to be there.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #8 on: Dec 14, 2016, 05:33 PM »
I would  be in

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #9 on: Dec 18, 2016, 10:47 AM »
Chetek chain sounds good then? Anyone have a preference on weekend? I free every weekend except the weekend of the 14th and 15th.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #10 on: Dec 22, 2016, 04:50 AM »
Anyone?

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #11 on: Dec 22, 2016, 05:48 AM »
 I  believe that every weekend in January is open, so I have been waiting to see what works for everyone else. 



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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #12 on: Dec 22, 2016, 07:45 AM »
I would suggest NOT on Jan. 21st. They have the big fireman's fund ice fishing tournament that Saturday and the lakes are packed.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #13 on: Dec 26, 2016, 11:08 AM »
Had to look at the map....pick a day(s) and let me know - most likely I will be there.
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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #14 on: Dec 27, 2016, 07:05 AM »
Saturday the 7th chetek chain sound good to everyone? I've fished it a few times and have had decent success but if anyone has some spots they wouldn't mind sharing that would be good too.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #15 on: Dec 27, 2016, 08:55 AM »
I think I will be around on the 7th. If people want easy access, there is a public landing on Lake Chetek right by the airport. People fish out there a fair amount. I have only fished those spots a few times catching a mixed bag of perch, gills and crappies...

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #16 on: Jan 03, 2017, 10:55 AM »
Anything finalized with this yet? I would be interested depending upon date/location.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #17 on: Jan 03, 2017, 02:13 PM »
I can't make the weekend of the 7th, on the hook for work unfortunately, hopefully you guys slay em, post some pictures.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #18 on: Jan 03, 2017, 03:47 PM »
I don't think I can make it on the 7th either, been a busy holiday's. I need to get some other stuff done saturday the 7th asap. But if that is the date I will try to make it out maybe later in the day.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #19 on: Jan 04, 2017, 11:24 AM »
Well since it's going to be pretty chilly on Saturday anyone down to change this to say a weekend in late February? Usually a little warmeet and be able to access most of the lake by vehicle. Just a suggestion. As much as I love ice fishing I'm not the type to sit in a shack while it's freezing out.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #20 on: Jan 04, 2017, 01:46 PM »
That is fine with me.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #21 on: Jan 04, 2017, 01:50 PM »
Any other weekend should work for me.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #22 on: Jan 04, 2017, 04:03 PM »
Last weekend in February is good for me. Usually real good ice, little longer days, and maybe nice temperature.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #23 on: Jan 05, 2017, 08:18 PM »
Yea Saturday high temp 4 with a 10 mph NW wind not very motivating to go sit out on ice.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #24 on: Nov 08, 2017, 01:08 PM »
Let's try this again!

I know that for the last couple years we haven't been able to  get a date, or lake to fish.

What are all of your thoughts regarding date, and location.   Speaking only for myself,  I am willing to travel farther north if that works for everyone.   
Polk Co, Rice Lake, Hayward area, Turtle Flambeau Flowage, Chetek area, Miller Dam Flowage, or any and all suggestions.

Let's make this happen this season.



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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #25 on: Nov 08, 2017, 01:30 PM »
I'd be in!
As long as I'm free any of those locations would work for me, I usually travel 1-2 hours to fish anyways. As of now, I have a trip planned for new years and January 12-14 but am otherwise free.
If the cold keeps up, maybe a mid December trip would be doable. Wouldn't be able to drive vehicles but ATVs and foot traffic should be realistic.

Lets make it happen!
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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #26 on: Nov 08, 2017, 03:00 PM »
I would be in too for any of those areas!
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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #27 on: Nov 08, 2017, 04:47 PM »
The last get together was in Chetek on Prairie lake.  If memory serves,  it was the first Saturday of December.   The ice was very sketchy, and  we had drizzle  that day.  In fact we quit early due to concerns about ice conditions.  The turnout was decent,  but may have been better in a  different location.   

While the weather is looking promising,  let's wait until after Thanksgiving to set a  date,  that way it will give us a better look at the weather and ice conditions.   Hopefully we will have had a  successful deer season,  and also have an opportunity to get on the ice.

As far as location, let's get 3-5 lakes as suggestions,  and then we can vote on it.
 

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #28 on: Nov 08, 2017, 05:31 PM »
At the last get together on Prairie Lake, I drove to the Veterans Park with intentions of joining the fun but the ice conditions, and rain sent me home. I agree that the get together should be a little later, maybe the first weekend after new year's. That way the ice should be really good, and atv's and snowmobiles should be safe.

I would definitely be in if the get together is on the Chetek chain. If it is somewhere else I would be 50-50, just depends on family and other commitments.

Hope it happens this year. Looking forward to meeting people.

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Re: Western WI Get Together
« Reply #29 on: Nov 08, 2017, 05:32 PM »
I would be open to driving up somewhere if there is enough notice. I'm sure my wife would be with, but she enjoys ice fishing more than open water fishing

 



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