Author Topic: Is there going to be ice on Louise for memorial day? (Read 2418 times)

akdube · « **on:** May 23, 2011, 11:32 AM »

Is it gonna be out this year?

Dirtofak · « **Reply #1 on:** May 23, 2011, 01:38 PM »

No one wants to answer their phones today. I will check later.

Akhardwater · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2011, 09:09 PM »

They must have caller id.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2011, 10:23 PM »

I guess that they are much smarter than you. You answer every time!

I am thinking the weekend after for no ice. I may make it a 4 day trip too!

Dirtofak · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2011, 07:33 PM »

Latest report. Ice is 50 ft from the shore.

akdube · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2011, 09:14 PM »

So its a good cast away then big wind may take it out.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #6 on:** May 27, 2011, 12:04 PM »

I got a call this AM from Tom. He said the lake now has leads and "may" go out in the next few days. Larson Bay is clear.

akdube · « **Reply #7 on:** May 27, 2011, 01:18 PM »

So next weekend for sure then...sweet the wife is headed to fairbanks for the week for work so I may just swing up that way with some secert weapons and see what happens. SOOOO do the fish need the water to warm a tad before they get frisky or is ice out good? Headed to PWS in about an hour for 4 days of shrimping fishing and bear hunting looks like a great weekend to be on the water.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #8 on:** May 27, 2011, 04:14 PM »

Watch out for an Alumaweld Stryker with Darryl in it at Whittier. Only his second trip........ Towed by a tan Ford F250 with a cabover on it. Call him Spooner if you see him..... LMAO!

I hope to head out Thursday or Friday AM. Friday night at the latest. I need a break from the real world. Call me if you want more info on the fishing.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #9 on:** May 28, 2011, 02:05 PM »

Update, I just heard the skeeters are henious.

akdube · « **Reply #10 on:** May 31, 2011, 03:14 PM »

Well got a few shrimp 3 halibut and a 6'4" blackie. Woulda shoulda got two more BUT the commercial drift fisherman were all over the place right in front of our bait stand so it was LOUD all weekend. We were going through 120lbs of bait a night at the stands but only saw one as it was just too loud during the "prime" time. Zero bugs which was great..Water like glass all weekend.

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2011, 03:29 PM »

Quote from: akdube on May 27, 2011, 01:18 PM

So next weekend for sure then...sweet the wife is headed to fairbanks for the week for work so I may just swing up that way with some secert weapons and see what happens. SOOOO do the fish need the water to warm a tad before they get frisky or is ice out good?

Dube
Head for the extreme shallows.
I look for areas with sand bottom and incoming streams/rivers.
Troll T60's as shallow as 18" of water.
Look for the warmest water possible 49-52 degrees is perfect.
You may not find any that warm yet but as I said look for the warmest water you can find (think North shore bays with incoming water).
I have caught fish ing water as cold as 36 degrees but they will gather in the warm stuff if they can find it.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #12 on:** Jun 01, 2011, 02:40 AM »

Quote from: Drifter_016 on May 31, 2011, 03:29 PM

Dube
Head for the extreme shallows.
I look for areas with sand bottom and incoming streams/rivers.
Troll T60's as shallow as 18" of water.
Look for the warmest water possible 49-52 degrees is perfect.
You may not find any that warm yet but as I said look for the warmest water you can find (think North shore bays with incoming water).
I have caught fish ing water as cold as 36 degrees but they will gather in the warm stuff if they can find it.

According to this, what Dube needs to do is fish 30 feet in front of my cabin while I am drinking beer.

Or you can try longlining big spinners on the east side of the lake while doing s turns. Say 3-5 MPH. Just a rumor that I heard.

akdube · « **Reply #13 on:** Jun 01, 2011, 11:50 AM »

Dirt, Didnt Drifter just describe the channel to a T?

Dirtofak · « **Reply #14 on:** Jun 02, 2011, 03:42 AM »

Quote from: akdube on Jun 01, 2011, 11:50 AM

Dirt, Didnt Drifter just describe the channel to a T?

Nope, if you are out and about tomorrow afternoon swing down to Foothills Drive (mile 5 KGB), take the second left and go to the 2nd from the end. 5060 Sun something or other.....1st is Kiana..... I'll give you a bit of insight. Bring maps.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #15 on:** Jun 02, 2011, 03:45 AM »

BTW - Got a call about 7PM.... the lake went out..... on schedule. Got to finish a project..... then drop a tree and grind 3 stumps, then unless more calls come in.... I am off.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #16 on:** Jun 10, 2011, 06:13 PM »

<--Starting to feel like a thread killer...... Haven't made it to the lake yet. Gotta work when it is available.

Akhardwater · « **Reply #17 on:** Jun 12, 2011, 12:22 AM »

Hey Dirt let me know when your heading up. I'm only working 5-10's and the wife and I would like to get away for the the weakend. I have whitefish hint hint.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #18 on:** Jun 12, 2011, 01:17 AM »

Well there Mr "I'm not going to be your friend on Facebook" I will have to check reservations for next weekend.

It appears that I will have a pretty full house though. They all had to work this weekend and have next off. It is time for a Minwax/Timberflex party!

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #19 on:** Jun 12, 2011, 08:18 AM »

Quote from: Dirtofak on Jun 12, 2011, 01:17 AM

It is time for a Minwax/Timberflex party!

Is that anything like a Mazola Party?

Akhardwater · « **Reply #20 on:** Jun 12, 2011, 08:58 PM »

Quote from: Dirtofak on Jun 12, 2011, 01:17 AM

Well there Mr "I'm not going to be your friend on Facebook" I will have to check reservations for next weekend. It appears that I will have a pretty full house though. They all had to work this weekend and have next off. It is time for a Minwax/Timberflex party!

My wife signed me up I did not want it, nothing personal. I need to shoot a bear so we might be going to my buddies bait station this upcoming weakend. Give me a call if your in the area.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #21 on:** Jun 12, 2011, 10:23 PM »

You still haven't shot a bear...... tsk tsk. I've seen 4 in the last 2 weeks, they are everywhere!

Just a heads up..... you need to come out when the place isn't full of people and there is room in the boat.

Akhardwater · « **Reply #22 on:** Jun 13, 2011, 11:58 PM »

Quote from: Dirtofak on Jun 12, 2011, 10:23 PM

You still haven't shot a bear...... tsk tsk. I've seen 4 in the last 2 weeks, they are everywhere!

Just a heads up..... you need to come out when the place isn't full of people and there is room in the boat.

Seems like all the bears are hanging out in town right were you cann't shoot them. My wife saw one in the backyard last week. If it would of been inside the fence it probably would have got a sharp stick in the forehead.

Dirtofak · « **Reply #23 on:** Jun 14, 2011, 03:48 AM »

Kyle and the HAVE Alaska disabled Vets got 10 for 10. Maybe you ought to head out toward their area? I haven't thought of baiting bears in my area. I don't know how easy it would be to get a mile away from a cabin. I heard that there are a few brownies hanging around. We need to get them off the calf snacks.

Akhardwater · « **Reply #24 on:** Jun 14, 2011, 08:53 AM »

You only need to be a quarter mile away and in some areas you are allowed to shoot brownies over bait. Don't quote me on that, I don't bait so I don't know all the rules. I'm just going off of heresay. There is always human bait for those brownies, just make sure your a good shot.

Drifter_016 · « **Reply #25 on:** Jun 14, 2011, 11:08 AM »

Lots of bears at the Russian.
And the rubes leaving their stringers and packs around are the bait.

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Author Topic: Is there going to be ice on Louise for memorial day? (Read 2418 times)