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Pennsylvania => Ice Fishing Pennsylvania => Topic started by: Rizzman on Mar 12, 2015, 04:43 PM
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well I just got done putting everything away for this year. It's time to start getting boats ready for open water. I truly love ice fishing ,but it's time to switch. until next season, GOOD LUCK fellas and for those working the late ice, please be carefull
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Rizzman .i think I'm with you time to hang up my ice cleats....once again. Just finished cleaning 25 crappie...that. I got today....was a good long winter with great ice. The lake I was on today had 16 ins of ice. Starting to honey comb from top ans bottom. ...4 ins of soft ice on top ...white ice near shore so that is it for me used a plank to ge on and off today....with the rain coming. With wind will cut the ice we have pretty good...my boat is ready to hit the water,,,,just need. To hook. Up gas line and battery...put a quick charge . Had a lot of time on the ice retirement is great....
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I am doing the same. Edges look like they are getting sketchy and I'm sure there is still safe ice out there but the risk is not worth it to me. I want to be around to fish next season and many more after that. Time to get my gear ready for the river, ice out pannies and then trout season. Plus I have some beaver to catch for a landowner. I'm running out of days in the season to get them caught. Good luck and stay safe everyone. Tight lines!
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I'm going to fish it tomorrow and that's the end of my ice season as well
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Still plenty of time left. Another 2-3 weeks. Now it's just time to bring out the plank to get on. Hip waders work just as well, trust me haha.
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I'm not done yet. I checked four spots near my house and there's still good ice and the shores are still good. Now they're saying around 1/4 of an inch of rain so if that's all we get we might get another week or two up this way. I sure hope so.
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Still got a week or two here.
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Pretty much close to being done here too.. even though I had a late start. Maybe a trip or 2 yet???
But the couple times I got out I had a great time!!
Time to get out the fly rods and gear ready.. pondering a trip to Pulaski for some Steel if all goes well.
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NEED 3 MORE TIMES TO MAKE IT 40 FOR THE YEAR. SHOULD BE NO PROBLEM FOR SAT, SUN, MON.
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waxies and spikes down the hole last night....the fork is in
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Kov, you are making me jealouse with retirement. I have 23 months to go for that and cannot wait. I do get days off in the middle of the week, so I am only getting a tease now and then.
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Another outstanding year 40 plus Ziploc bags in the freezer. The 9th was my last trip,I'd rather be safe than sorry. I've been ice fishing since I was 7,so 55 years on top is a good thing. Did all the crazy stuff and got away with it when I was younger after going through a few years back,makes you realize it's not worth PUSHING IT. I can't wait till next season. I been buying a lot of stuff on sale. Now's the time for great deals.
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I plan on getting out this weekend, but i think that will be it.
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Same here.. everything put away, getting a list made for the wanted / needed items for open water and the boat.
But I'll still be here on and off all summer. Can be mid summer and I'm still thinking about the ice lol..
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gonna fish Sunday all day, Wednesday and probably a day next weekend, pending on the weather. Just need to be careful. Was on the lake 2 days ago and had 22 inches yet…4 bad ice. Nez
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We are all "reluctant" to see the season go...
A lot of cold weather this year, and wind,
But I am not a traitor, I don't want the season to end.....
"Ah, when to the heart of man
Was it ever less than a treason
To go with the drift of things,
To yield with a grace to reason,
And bow and accept the end
Of a love or a season?"
Robert Frost- from "Reluctance"
ford
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;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
well put ford ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Hoping to get out tomorrow, if rain didn't kill it to bad, hopefully Sullivan county next Saturday, then I think ice may be done. Dammmm, going to miss it till next season.
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We are all "reluctant" to see the season go...
A lot of cold weather this year, and wind,
But I am not a traitor, I don't want the season to end.....
"Ah, when to the heart of man
Was it ever less than a treason
To go with the drift of things,
To yield with a grace to reason,
And bow and accept the end
Of a love or a season?"
Robert Frost- from "Reluctance"
ford Well said Ford
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Anybody fishing Zion church Sunday, just looking for backup, grandson's on timeout!
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I like the quotes , we'll its time to admit the ice is done time to drain the gas and put everything away , now its time for the softies to join the us out on the rivers and lakes
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At this point Id have to say I'm officially done. I doubt ill be making a trip up north. Unless someone makes me an offer to go. I'm always wanting 1 more trip @)
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sorry so late capt but had 12 of black ice on the big o on monday. yes had to use the ladder to get on but it was still good ice. didnt have to take the wades there yet. would like to do a trip up north but i will prob take the youngins out for the youth trout. dk if i will hit the cove at ant. or hit a local creek. anyway its been a good year on the ice n settin records for latest ice around here. cud probably push it farther but i just about had enough of it. to do list is gettin to long. ;D see u round later! :tipup:
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Just got back from the lake for the last time this season. Not gonna be able to get out again for at least a week, so figured ice will be unsafe by then, esp. if we get the rain and warm temps. Had an OK season when compared to last year. Met a lot on new friends on the ice and got a really nice perch and a really good gill, both are going to the taxidermist. Gonna make a nice pedestal mount with both of them. For all that is going a few more times, just be careful and hopefully you get a big one. Nez
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Still got the plank on the truck. Got to give PI a go, probably Tuesday, and that might just do it.
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Up here in the Northeast there's some places that still have good ice. I have my eye on a couple that might have good ice for the first day of Trout but time will tell.
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There was 2 dozen or more out of chestnut today
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Did my last walk today another great year 70 some largemouth bass and some panfish.Always a good time with my friend's and some new friend's.How bout it 20 inches of ice this year where I fished.Tomorrow ill clean up my gear and get ready for next year.If your still going out please be safe and take care.Everybody have a great year and see you in December or maybe sooner.
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YEH ITS OVER FOR ME TO. THE FISH ARE NOT REALLY COOPERATING ON THE LAKE I FISH. THAT HAS BEEN THAT WAY FOR 2 WEEKS . MUST BE ALL THE STORMS AND THE WATER CHANGEING STUFF. STILL 12 '' ICE AND GOOD SHORES . ALTHOUGH I WOULD LIKE IT 50 TIMES OUT WITH MY NEXT TRIP . PRETTY BUSY WITH EASTER WEEK AND STUFF.
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Finished the ice season Saturday, ice gear put away and the first day it hits 50 degrees the boats coming out of storage! Stay safe my friends!!!
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stick a fork in it. im finally done for the year. had my last day out today. its been a good year for me. broke four of my pb in musky,lm bass,catfish n pike. yep the musky is goin on the wall. nice chunk of change from the wallet. nice to see everybody again. latest season for me. thanks for all the reports. see you all next year. good luck. later! :tipup:
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Mon. was my last day out. I'm sure there is till good ice somewhere, but I'm tired of driving two hours every time I want to ice fish. Closed it out with a pretty good day, despite it being super windy. Had a 90 acre lake to myself, and the ice was still in good shape. The highlight was making a big move and landing on a school of nice crappie at 4pm. ;D Hope everyone finishes it out safely!
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Pretty mix of quality Panfish nice ending to a long season. Hope to see your pics next year.
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Thanks captain, pretty good eating too. ;D Threw back some solid 9" gills, a ten in. perch and some fat Pumpkin seeds as well. Was a sweet ending to the season for me. I'm looking forward to hitting that place with the long rods from my friend boat. ;)
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I'm done,3 months of ice fishing was great but i think open water fishing is definitely easier.We fished Lake Jean on 4/1
and it still has about 15" of ice and 6"of snow up there.Got some nice perch,some BIG bass and too many pickerel.
Anxious too see whats going to happen when they drain it.
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Can't wait to try my new vex 18 on the boat .
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retired every thing today :'( Hoping it melts fast and warms up. our annual crappie trip is only 40 days away!
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I checked the spots I was watching and have to say with great sadness my season is over. :'( Hopefully the open water time will fly by and next season will come early and be as long as or longer than this one. :tipup:
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It was a great year guys.thanks for all the reports and confitions.see you in 9 months or so.
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The sooner the better.