Author Topic: Clear Lake (Read 431561 times)

Wally Lindner · « **Reply #420 on:** Dec 11, 2008, 10:07 PM »

How big of generator?

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #421 on:** Dec 11, 2008, 10:19 PM »

We barely use the generator. Get by with low wattage items and use a 400 watt power inverter off deep cycles. Switched the incadecent light bulbs to compact fluroecents went from 120 watts of usage down to 30 watts. The tv is 65 watts. So it works well.

fishnfool-3 · « **Reply #422 on:** Dec 12, 2008, 10:47 AM »

Do any good last night?

roberts · « **Reply #423 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 08:26 AM »

going to clear lake in a bit around 11 am any ideas farmers or island ?

takasaki · « **Reply #424 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 11:42 AM »

Fished north side off the pump house last night. 5 foot of water caught around a dozen yellows and 2 small walleyes. Seen lots of nonbiters. Had to change bait and jigs multiple times to pick up a few here and there.

c.r.rick · « **Reply #425 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 12:10 PM »

hey crappiebuster was thinking of coming up there soon i know you fish the lake alot and are kinda the local guy on here. without giving me your spots were would you recommend trying? i know there are some reefs in the lake and ive fished the lake in the past but havent been for 2 years. i usually fish the island area but ive never seen a walleye in the area usually just yellows and every now and then a gill or 2. any help would be great. maybe i could pay you back with some barley water. i dont think i can miss the camper. great idea by the way.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #426 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 01:18 PM »

The reefs are hit or miss this time of year it seems. I usually dont move on them until later in the season. Right now the majority of the fishing is going on the west end of the lake at farmers beach theres 10-12 inches of ice so driving out isnt a problem. Basically one big flat. Set up anywhere in the 9-10 foot area basically and cross your fingers. The yellows have been hitting fairly good around them parts. With smaller walleyes mixed in. Did manage one 14 incher last night. Fairly slow though for the eyes.

Big Blue · « **Reply #427 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 04:02 PM »

I know a lot of you on here don't know where Farmers Beach is, you just go south of Ventura on Balsam Ave. turn left onto 235th St. When you see Cedar Ave. turn left, it's a dead end road and go to the end, that's Farmers, you will see the shacks. Here's a link:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Ventura&state=IA

roberts · « **Reply #428 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 08:38 PM »

just a heads up at farmers beach right as you drive onto the lake there is a hole thought the ice looks like some fell thought dont know i did not see it untill i came off the lake tonight not a big one but someting to look out for did ok to day i dont have all of that fancy stuff like most but had fun learned a lot today so that i talked with thank you i will get the gatets sometime soon lol and crappy buster when is the fish fry

??/ i better get invited thanks all roberts

c.r.rick · « **Reply #429 on:** Dec 13, 2008, 10:01 PM »

hey buster thanks buddy. i was wondering about the reefs. ill keep that in mind. so when the camper moves over one thats the indicator huh??

well hope your fishing is good im deer hunting this weekend since its warm down here in newton so ill be up there soon. when i come if your at the camper ill knock and pay ya back with some barley water sound good??!!

ill let you know on here when im comin up and youll have to let me know what kind ya drink to repay ya for the info.

good fishin

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #430 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 09:10 AM »

Crrick.. Good deal. I drink anything. Icefisherman cant be picky

Roberts... the only thing that got fried last night was some brain cells... The dammm fishing was terrible.

roberts · « **Reply #431 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 02:55 PM »

well when i got home cleand fish and did thay ever taste good was comming up this moring but with the weather i fished some small lakes around home did ok crappy and some blue gills nothing huge but had fun untill i got out of the hut and had to chase it dowan so that was the end of my fishing to day

roberts · « **Reply #432 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 03:13 PM »

crappybuster i think the crew was thinking of other fish last night sure hope it all worked out lol

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #433 on:** Dec 14, 2008, 07:37 PM »

Hahah yeh when the fish arent biting we get our minds in the gutter.

tsmith17 · « **Reply #434 on:** Dec 15, 2008, 07:17 PM »

Did anybody dare to go out today? pretty chilly...

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #435 on:** Dec 15, 2008, 07:27 PM »

Yep I was out today. It was a dead sea. We were crazy enough to move our shack too. Boy that was cold. Just hitting spots till we get on the keeper eyes.

tsmith17 · « **Reply #436 on:** Dec 15, 2008, 07:33 PM »

:)You are a brave man crappiebuster, lol, saw those pics of your shack as well, looks like a pretty slick rig. Stay warm man.

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #437 on:** Dec 15, 2008, 07:48 PM »

We were fishing in jeans and tshirt in the shack today. But when you went out to relieve yourself it was quite cold.
If the shantys a rockin dont come a knockin.

tsmith17 · « **Reply #438 on:** Dec 15, 2008, 08:00 PM »

Quote from: CrappieBuster on Dec 15, 2008, 07:48 PM

If the shantys a rockin dont come a knockin.

Amen to that!

Woody61 · « **Reply #439 on:** Dec 15, 2008, 09:48 PM »

Not me,have to work all week but may try Sat, that seems to be the best option this weekend. The cold aint so bad but that wind was just downright wicked.

wilson09 · « **Reply #440 on:** Dec 15, 2008, 10:13 PM »

how thick is the ice over at billys reef? I was thinking about pulling my permenant shack out there. Has anyone fished over at billys reef? How is the fishing?

Cristoforo · « **Reply #441 on:** Dec 15, 2008, 11:26 PM »

Hey all you Ice finatics of nothern IA!

Glad to see the season is being good to you all.
I am hoping to make a voyage up to the great Clear lake the weekend after christmas and was hoping that someone might be able to suggest some lodging that is close and hopefully cheap

If there is a super 8 or motel 6 nearby cuz we would like to make a weekend out of it. Any suggustions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Cris

ejensen · « **Reply #442 on:** Dec 16, 2008, 05:43 AM »

Quote from: Cristoforo on Dec 15, 2008, 11:26 PM

Hey all you Ice finatics of nothern IA!

Glad to see the season is being good to you all.
I am hoping to make a voyage up to the great Clear lake the weekend after christmas and was hoping that someone might be able to suggest some lodging that is close and hopefully cheap If there is a super 8 or motel 6 nearby cuz we would like to make a weekend out of it. Any suggustions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Cris

There's a group of us going on Jan. 24-25 that are staying here.

Heartland Inn Clear Lake Iowa Hotel
1603 South Shore Drive • Clear Lake, Iowa 50428 • E-Mail
Phone: (641) 357-5123 • Fax: (641) 357-2228 • Toll-Free: (800) 334-3277 code 26

Ed

Big Blue · « **Reply #443 on:** Dec 16, 2008, 05:50 AM »

Quote from: Cristoforo on Dec 15, 2008, 11:26 PM

Hey all you Ice finatics of nothern IA!

Glad to see the season is being good to you all.
I am hoping to make a voyage up to the great Clear lake the weekend after christmas and was hoping that someone might be able to suggest some lodging that is close and hopefully cheap If there is a super 8 or motel 6 nearby cuz we would like to make a weekend out of it. Any suggustions would be appreciated.

There is A Super 8 just off exit 193 on I-35 in Clear Lake.

uberfish · « **Reply #444 on:** Dec 16, 2008, 08:58 AM »

heartland inn is right on the lake too,

with a boat ramp. on the east end of the lake

Cristoforo · « **Reply #445 on:** Dec 16, 2008, 09:13 AM »

Thanks guys you have helped a bunch.

ttight lines
cris

CrappieBuster · « **Reply #446 on:** Dec 16, 2008, 10:40 AM »

The ice I have found on the east end ranges from 10-12 been driving out for 6 days now. I fished billys nov. 26th and there was 3 inches of ice. Moved our shack onto gilmores to try that. About 5 days ago there was open water to the North and east of there so use caution theres thin ice and you cant tell. If I was to drive out id go off the gas station ramp if thats passible and maybe take it out with a 4wheeler first?

Wheres the keeper eyes at?

wilson09 · « **Reply #447 on:** Dec 16, 2008, 04:24 PM »

One of my friends was telling me two of his friends caught their limit of walleyes on a spot we fished last year. They used a gps to get back to the spot only way to find. I have a good general idea where it is at but i would have to show you. thanks for the tip on the ice.

uberfish · « **Reply #448 on:** Dec 17, 2008, 05:45 PM »

is that the boat ramp by the gas pump on the dock at cl boats? or the ramp north of the Y intersection gas station? thought i saw you at fleet farm yesterday. they were out of the #4 blue/chrome chubbys and blue/chrome rapalas in the largest size. wonder if thats coincidence. i know its a producing color for summer on crankbaits. did manage to pick up the last #4 orange/gold though.

Frank Boling · « **Reply #449 on:** Dec 18, 2008, 10:23 AM »

Quote from: Cristoforo on Dec 15, 2008, 11:26 PM

Hey all you Ice finatics of nothern IA!

Glad to see the season is being good to you all.
I am hoping to make a voyage up to the great Clear lake the weekend after christmas and was hoping that someone might be able to suggest some lodging that is close and hopefully cheap If there is a super 8 or motel 6 nearby cuz we would like to make a weekend out of it. Any suggustions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Cris

Lake Country Inn there in Clear lake is a pretty good clean place to stay,I have stayed there a few times on visits...Good rates also

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