Author Topic: Alton bay (Read 2283 times)

coldsteel · « **on:** Mar 07, 2012, 07:54 AM »

Hey guys for some reason I cant find the conditions board it may be because I am a little slow.. I saw Surfs report from the other day and it seems that some of the ice is fading a bit on Alton Bay from his post, is anyone going to be going to Alton between now and saturday.. My girlfriend has been sick and I havent been able to get her out fishing at all this winter because she has been on blood thinners she is finally off em and feeling better and saturday is supposed to be fairly nice.. It is also close by for us so if anyone could let me know how the ice is looking I would really appreciate it.. Thanks guys!

sweet lou · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 07:58 AM »

you could get on in the bay there is still plenty of ice there. i would check as you go if you head out past sandy point.

coldsteel · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 08:04 AM »

thanks a bunch only got to get out a handfull of times this yr and she hasnt at all so I am really looking forward to getting her on the ice for some quality time, bbqing, and hopefully fishing... If anyone wants to meet up I will be out there first light.. I missed last weekends get together $:-\$ she wasnt feeling real good and I felt bad so I had to play the boyfriend role

you think the ice will hold up ok through the next couple days with the weather being in the 50's?

sweet lou · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 08:10 AM »

you should be o.k just watch the edges.

coldsteel · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 08:17 AM »

Thanks a bunch I really appreciate it

coldsteel · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 09:12 AM »

oh btw is there alot of smallies in there? just trying to keep the little lady occupied with flags I will most likely be set up for bows but we all know how slow that can be haha

sweet lou · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 09:15 AM »

hit and miss with the smallies have done better with them out on echo point.

coldsteel · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 09:17 AM »

thanks again, I should get a map of the lake I have only fished it once before through the ice I usually fish Newfound.

Altonbayicefishingfool · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 11:19 AM »

As of O'dark 30 this morning, one shack remained in the bay and two up across from Echo point..

coldsteel · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 11:22 AM »

thanks for the report, hopefully this warm weather doesnt do too much harm

Oddfish · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 11:23 AM »

Quote from: Altonbayicefishingfool on Mar 07, 2012, 11:19 AM

As of O'dark 30 this morning, one shack remained in the bay and two up across from Echo point..

Oddfish

Oddfish · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 11:31 AM »

I think it might be just about all over for shacks on the South side of the lake.

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/USNH0003

Oddfish

coldsteel · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 11:34 AM »

I am just making sure it is worth the drive, atleast being able to fish.. My girlfriend lives in Rochester so it is close by makes things a little easier when taking her out.

sweet lou · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 01:41 PM »

just make shure you have rubber boots on just came by the bay looks sloppy.

JIGGIN- · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 02:15 PM »

Quote from: coldsteel on Mar 07, 2012, 09:17 AM

I usually fish Newfound.

Next year if you fish Newfound, give out a holler to the Circus on the Motorola radio channel 5.5.

JIGGIN.

coldsteel · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 02:34 PM »

Quote from: JIGGIN- on Mar 07, 2012, 02:15 PM

Next year if you fish Newfound, give out a holler to the Circus on the Motorola radio channel 5.5.

JIGGIN.

Sounds good, I believe I met you a couple years back near the north end of the lake I was with Gram formerly known as "GEO" on here... we both went to Plymouth so we fished Newfound atleast 3 times a week. Didnt get to go this year was kinda bummin.. Hope the rest of the season goes good for ya

SmellsLikeFishNH · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 07, 2012, 07:55 PM »

Eric,
what happened to you on saturday was looking forward to seeing you.

The ice was great all the way past Sandy...there is a crack, it was about 6" wide when we were there on Saturday, easy to cross as the ice was very solid on both sides of it, we had 11-12" where me and Big Jim fished. We were the furthest out that day.

-Scott

coldsteel · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 07:02 AM »

Quote from: SmellsLikeFishNH on Mar 07, 2012, 07:55 PM

Eric,
what happened to you on saturday was looking forward to seeing you.

The ice was great all the way past Sandy...there is a crack, it was about 6" wide when we were there on Saturday, easy to cross as the ice was very solid on both sides of it, we had 11-12" where me and Big Jim fished. We were the furthest out that day.

-Scott

Scott,

I ended up getting bailed on by everyone because of the forecasted weather and I had brought my truck to the shop the day before (Friday) and it took forever so my gf was a little upset that I hadnt been around so I decided to just say the heck with it since I would have gotten into it with her and everyone was scared of a little rain haha... I was bumming that I couldnt make it I had everything loaded in my truck too $:-\$ ...Looks like this weekend she is feeling better so I got my partner in crime and I think I may meet up with a fellow shanty member for some fishin. This will probably be my last trip out this yr so hopefully we can hook up for some salmon and bows come spring time (cant wait) I will be in NY the 25-29TH of April maybe we can catch some steel together

SmellsLikeFishNH · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 10:03 AM »

Quote from: coldsteel on Mar 08, 2012, 07:02 AM

Scott,

I ended up getting bailed on by everyone because of the forecasted weather and I had brought my truck to the shop the day before (Friday) and it took forever so my gf was a little upset that I hadnt been around so I decided to just say the heck with it since I would have gotten into it with her and everyone was scared of a little rain haha... I was bumming that I couldnt make it I had everything loaded in my truck too $:-\$ ...Looks like this weekend she is feeling better so I got my partner in crime and I think I may meet up with a fellow shanty member for some fishin. This will probably be my last trip out this yr so hopefully we can hook up for some salmon and bows come spring time (cant wait) I will be in NY the 25-29TH of April maybe we can catch some steel together

UGH Im going to NY the week before you!!

coldsteel · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 10:16 AM »

Quote from: SmellsLikeFishNH on Mar 08, 2012, 10:03 AM

UGH Im going to NY the week before you!!

Dang man haha well save me some fish, I think I am meeting up with Uncle Don (Don Lavoie) up there we may troll the big waters too, which would be sweeeet.

salmon stalker · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 11:15 AM »

Scott, he said 25-29TH of APRIL...not march.

Cold, you might want to look into going a little earlier this year if you are going for steelies. April will be good, end of April not to sure on that this year as no snow/melt, warm water, river warmer than normal etc.

coldsteel · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 11:22 AM »

Quote from: salmon stalker on Mar 08, 2012, 11:15 AM

Scott, he said 25-29TH of APRIL...not march.

Cold, you might want to look into going a little earlier this year if you are going for steelies. April will be good, end of April not to sure on that this year as no snow/melt, warm water, river warmer than normal etc.

That is a good point, They get a little more snow than we do though so I am hoping it is a huge issue.. Last yr we went the first few days of April and killed it I may have to look into going a couple weeks earlier. Now you got me nervous, I had a terrible trip In Jan didnt land one fish and hooked up maybe 2 time legitimately for like 10 seconds haha

SmellsLikeFishNH · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 01:12 PM »

Eric,
They are running strong right now. Ryan is probably right, we adjusted our dates based on whats going on out there right now. They do not have the snow pack at all this year, been talking to SNAGGER out there and he is saying there is not a lot of snow on the hill to fill the Res. I had a crappy trip on November and im really hoping to make up for it in 2 weeks.

-Scott

coldsteel · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 08, 2012, 01:18 PM »

dang, hopefully my buddy can switch his dates off from work I will have to see I am going to give him a call and see what he thinks he just got back two weeks ago and said the fishing was on fire too.. Good luck when you go maybe I can try and switch the dates to when your going haha

salmon stalker · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 09:17 AM »

Go gettum guys.

I will be out first couple days of april myself, cant wait. at first we where shooting for 3rd weekend in april but moved it to first weekend to be safe. I am hoping, praying, thinking, guessing we should be fine. I know if the fish are gone I will never hear the end from Scott saying...I told you so, told you to come earlier. hahahaha

CJiceaddict · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 09:21 AM »

Hey do you guys go just on your own on the rivers or do you have a guide? Sounds like something that would be fun but don't know the first thing about it

coldsteel · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 11:06 AM »

CJ

been going up for a few years now so we "know" where to fish haha also my dads buddy has been going up for 20 yrs a few times each year and has taught me alot.. You are more than welcome to come up with me and my buddies anytime its a fun time we walk to the river from the lodge and there is a bar in walking distance aswell... These fish are like no other you truely get spoiled out there. I highly recommend it to anyone, that is where I learned to fly fish

waynerob · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 12:26 PM »

Is it fly fishing only or spinning as well? I've been trolling on the big lake but have always wanted to get out there first thing in the spring for some steelies. Is is worth getting a guide the first couple times out?

salmon stalker · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 12:47 PM »

get a guide for your first trip or go with someone who is seasoned.

A guide will show you all the holes, presentation, what not to do etc, you can get years of knowledge in 1 trip that way. Or bring a friend who knows the area and learn from him. Drift boat guides run about $300 for the day.

waynerob · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 01:03 PM »

Great !! Thanks for the info. The wife will love it too. That would be a great anniversary gift for her....
Is Salmon Stalker the name of your boat too?

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Author Topic: Alton bay (Read 2283 times)