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Gas holes are just that......Natural Gas springs. If you ever feel the need to get real close to one for a look see, DON'T play with fire!
I hate to disagree with such a fine Italian chef but on this topic, I have to We're seeing more and more gas holes every year on Oneida but they're not due to natural gas springs at all. Blame the Zebra mussel Since they've invaded the lake (and I'm not against that at all) they've filtered the water to a point where sunlight penetration gets to deeper waters where it was impossible to do so 15 years ago. With that sunlight penetration, weeds are now growing in places that were barren of them for decades ! There are more dying and decaying weeds that let off gases in places where they never were before and with that, there are gas holes where they never happened before. Over the years, I've rarely seen or heard of gas holes being in the same locations. Close by, yes but exact spots, no. Every year, weeds grow thicker in different locations based on sunlight, prevailing winds, colonies of zebra mussels, bottom make up etc. That's why the gas holes are showing up in different spots in recent years. Clearer water, more weeds in areas that didn't have them in years past = more gas holes. The bigger the concentration of weeds, the bigger the gas holes (or potential for them). Polar Beach will be brutal this winter. Can't find a spot without thick vegetation. There are always numerous gas holes out there but this year, it'll be like walking a big slice of Swiss cheese !
I hate to disagree with such a fine Italian chef but on this topic, but I have to We're seeing more and more gas holes every year on Oneida but they're not due to natural gas springs at all. Blame the Zebra mussel Since they've invaded the lake (and I'm not against that at all) they've filtered the water to a point where sunlight penetration gets to deeper waters where it was impossible to do so 15 years ago. With that sunlight penetration, weeds are now growing in places that were barren of them for decades ! There are more dying and decaying weeds that let off gases in places where they never were before and with that, there are gas holes where they never happened before. Over the years, I've rarely seen or heard of gas holes being in the same locations. Close by, yes but exact spots, no. Every year, weeds grow thicker in different locations based on sunlight, prevailing winds, colonies of zebra mussels, bottom make up etc. That's why the gas holes are showing up in different spots in recent years. Clearer water, more weeds in areas that didn't have them in years past = more gas holes. The bigger the concentration of weeds, the bigger the gas holes (or potential for them). Polar Beach will be brutal this winter. Can't find a spot without thick vegetation. There are always numerous gas holes out there but this year, it'll be like walking a big slice of Swiss cheese !
My gas hole comes and goes, I mostly hope it doesn't show up when Im on the lake :
nice job pooch. Flash frozen walleyes right there. oh ya ..........watch out for gas holes. that is the hot topic of the day on here
well i am sorry but i have to disagree on this one. i don't believe that the gas holes that open up out there on Oneida or any other lake every year are from rotting vegetation only. i believe these spots are caused by natural gas mostly. vegetation comes and goes by sun light and other factors as you stated your self. for these nasty spots to show up for who knows how many years in the same exact spot is not caused by rotting vegetation only. i have fished all over nys thru the ice and have found my share of these things. if you want to see gas hole heaven go try lake neawata in fulton when there is no snow. i bet you wont walk out............just saying...
How bout the one out from Elms every year same spot on the left.... And the one in Fulton is from the sewage discharge... Direct from Chief's Throne
Chowdaire no that wasn't me , I did pickup 3 guys and the gear on the way in to the parking lot. NF sorry you were not here but atleast you were fishing hope to see you soon either on the hard water or river. Brian congrats to you and your dad, I sent you a text message but for some reason I seem to remember you don't have service or something like that. Huntny30 nice set of Crappies there, I have aspot for some too but they are still small so will wait till next year to get on them. Stormy colleen wants to know where have you been, wants to know if the run down the river afew yrs ago with here first salmon you helped her get scared you, lol Shane I too want to thank you for everything, it was fun on Saturday to try to make it to that spo we had gone tot, and to not be able to so I found my own just looking at the map, then went back on sunday and did well again, so it is nice to find your own spot to fish once and awhile but sure couldn't do it without my friends.
Thanks guys, yeah flash freeze is the word. My holes skimmed right over within seconds every time I stepped outside.
It's gonna be fun without a shanty tmmrw :p
16 mph winds and a high of 4. No shanty. You're on the right thread allright. Diehard with some crazy mixed in lol. Good luck to you out there. Hopefully you find the fish early
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