Author Topic: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS) (Read 220791 times)

hunts2long · « **Reply #390 on:** Jan 19, 2016, 08:16 PM »

o2 I hear what you are saying, but there are those that have fished every year but live out of town and may not drive just for the drawing. It is one year out of all those others that only the fisherman had a chance for the money. I don't see it has a big issue. I have stated before, why not sell tickets for those that do not fish. It would put more money in for prizes and at the same time make more tickets available for those that do fish. Then if another year like this happens, problem solved. If I find your shanty I will take you up on that beer....h2l

o2rmk800 · « **Reply #391 on:** Jan 19, 2016, 08:23 PM »

Quote from: hunts2long on Jan 19, 2016, 08:16 PM

o2 I hear what you are saying, but there are those that have fished every year but live out of town and may not drive just for the drawing. It is one year out of all those others that only the fisherman had a chance for the money. I don't see it has a big issue. I have stated before, why not sell tickets for those that do not fish. It would put more money in for prizes and at the same time make more tickets available for those that do fish. Then if another year like this happens, problem solved. If I find your shanty I will take you up on that beer....h2l

Yes I agree with separate tickets for those just looking for chance at machine and allowing those that want to fish the chance to. Once we get our spot I'll let you know. 😉

octanehi5 · « **Reply #392 on:** Jan 20, 2016, 06:38 AM »

That's the spirit o2 get out and fish,You guys may be on to something with the separate ticket thing,that way everyone can get in the raffle for machines,and the people that do fish for prize money ,that number could even grow,increasing pay outs, I know that there are alot of people that want to get in ,but can not because its full

RaCKaHoLIC518 · « **Reply #393 on:** Jan 20, 2016, 03:43 PM »

Quote from: o2rmk800 on Jan 19, 2016, 06:05 PM

Yea they did pay the same as the rest of us, but if they don't fish how do they have the same odds to cash hourly money as the ones that freeze their asses off out there for 8 hours. I know a lot of people only get into this contest for the chance to win 1 of the machines. In which they don't have to be present for to claim. All door prizes you need to claim by 5pm. So in the case of no contest and random drawing of the hourly payouts you should have to be present to claim. I have also entered this contest since the very beginning and braved the elements every year unlike some this year that will most likely cash in on an hourly payout........

RMK I agree, Im out there every year no matter the weather. You EARN it that way but then again everyone did pay the same amount, so I get that to. Either way we will all be safe this year (hopefully). The separate raffle is a great idea. LMK where you will be would love to meet up, I will be fishing the morning too.

hunts2long · « **Reply #394 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 02:26 PM »

The gate is open at the campsite this afternoon and it has been plowed....h2l

o2rmk800 · « **Reply #395 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 02:30 PM »

oh great.... thanks for the update!!

Hardwaternubie53 · « **Reply #396 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 02:53 PM »

Quote from: hunts2long on Jan 21, 2016, 02:26 PM

The gate is open at the campsite this afternoon and it has been plowed....h2l

Hunts too long: How's the ice off the campground?
Thanks.

o2rmk800 · « **Reply #397 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 03:31 PM »

Had 6" there last saturday

Loso015 · « **Reply #398 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 06:31 PM »

Where is the campground?

nitro09 · « **Reply #399 on:** Jan 21, 2016, 06:48 PM »

Northampton state campground off rt30, is the one I use.There may be other private campgrounds also

flyfish413 · « **Reply #400 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 10:26 AM »

Fished Sunday and Monday by Sport island. 5"+ solid, and we checked all over a huge area and it was consistent even on the East shore (stay away from the spillway obviously. There were several groups by the campground and one group with two snowmobiles in the middle between sport island and the campground. The north part seems consistently frozen. Southern part is a different story, be very careful. 6"+ to 2" in a couple steps is very possible.

thor94 · « **Reply #401 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 01:39 PM »

Any Shanties out yet? We're hoping to get ours out tomorrow. We'll start in a bay and move out from there.

PSC13 · « **Reply #402 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 01:44 PM »

Just put mine out today in broadalbin area 9in of ice where I am. Lots of shantys out already!!

Loso015 · « **Reply #403 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 03:04 PM »

Where is good parking and easy access?

PSC13 · « **Reply #404 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 03:07 PM »

I would say the Broadalbin boat launch is about the best parking and access spot on the lake with decent fishing not to far of a walk out.

Loso015 · « **Reply #405 on:** Jan 22, 2016, 03:34 PM »

Any tips on where to head? How safe is the ice around that part of the lake. Anything to know about on gs?

wish4fish · « **Reply #406 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 11:02 AM »

Is it just my luck or are the big Yelow Perch getting scarce? Big yellows used to make up a large part of our catch, but over the last couple years our numbers have gone down. Is anyone else having the same experience or care to weigh in?

PSC13 · « **Reply #407 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 11:07 AM »

Yeah I agree not catching as many as I have in the past.

slipbob · « **Reply #408 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 11:13 AM »

Quote from: wish4fish on Jan 26, 2016, 11:02 AM

Is it just my luck or are the big Yelow Perch getting scarce? Big yellows used to make up a large part of our catch, but over the last couple years our numbers have gone down. Is anyone else having the same experience or care to weigh in?

White perch moved in. They don't seem to play well with yellow perch and the yellows come out on the losing end. The same thing happened at the Tomhannock a few years ago. You still get some yellow perch but many more whites now and some of the whites are 14"+.

PSC13 · « **Reply #409 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 11:20 AM »

How are they to eat?

wish4fish · « **Reply #410 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 11:23 AM »

Its funny, us NYers love the Yellows and the Maine guys swear by the Whites and don't care for the Yellows.

slipbob · « **Reply #411 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 11:27 AM »

Quote from: PSC13 on Jan 26, 2016, 11:20 AM

How are they to eat?

Darker meat and very fishy tasting IMO. Nothing like yellow perch, walleye, or crappie that's for sure.

wish4fish · « **Reply #412 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 11:29 AM »

I filleted a few the other day and they had a bit of red meat and were a little oily, but I've yet to eat them.

troutinator · « **Reply #413 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 12:25 PM »

I didn't care for them,Not as mild tasting as The Yellows!...But that's My taste,know alot of People that like them.

hunts2long · « **Reply #414 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 01:47 PM »

No matter how they taste, keep ALL the whites and put the yellows back....lol The last two summers I have only caught 1 white....h2l

Codyjames215 · « **Reply #415 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 02:43 PM »

Anyone hear of any pike being caught ??

paul23 · « **Reply #416 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 03:30 PM »

Pike have been on fire.

SSmokinn SS · « **Reply #417 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 04:35 PM »

Quote from: Codyjames215 on Jan 26, 2016, 02:43 PM

Anyone hear of any pike being caught ??

Multiple ones over 20lbs and 44"+ caught so far.

fisherbone · « **Reply #418 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 04:40 PM »

Throw the white perch filets in a quick salt water solution over night then smoke! Great ice fishing snack!!!!!

mealworm · « **Reply #419 on:** Jan 26, 2016, 05:02 PM »

How's the fishing north of bville bridge.iv never wet a line on the sac..wierd being I'm only 15 mins from access in the town of day.just wondering if the long skinny part of the lake is decent fishing or do I need to head down to near mayfield.

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Author Topic: Great Sacandaga Lake (BS) (Read 220791 times)