Author Topic: Ok. So when do you think we'll get first Ice? (Read 2890 times)

northwestslayer · « **on:** Oct 16, 2009, 09:35 AM »

Lets hear all of your thoughts on when you will be able to get your first outing. Last year I was out on Dec. 8th. The middle of the lake was open but the ends were frozen. This year I'm saying, Nov. 29th.

CTPikeFerret · « **Reply #1 on:** Oct 16, 2009, 10:12 AM »

A buddy of mine got on hardwater in ct northwest corner last yr before thanksgiving I think around the same time this yr also

Blaine · « **Reply #2 on:** Oct 16, 2009, 11:33 AM »

I'm saying by December 1st for me this year. November 23rd was my first trip in CT last year...

CTPikeFerret · « **Reply #3 on:** Oct 16, 2009, 02:00 PM »

cool dog/ nice pic

saxmatt · « **Reply #4 on:** Oct 17, 2009, 10:10 AM »

I was also out on November 23rd last year, and I hope we get out earlier this year! I'm guessing Nov 27th

hawk01 · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 02, 2009, 07:02 AM »

Don't think we'll have safe November ice in CT this year, but am hopeful.

WILLYTROUT · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 02, 2009, 10:30 AM »

HEY HAWK LET US KNOW WHEN BLACK POND IS READY. I LOVE THAT PLACE. I'M THINKIN 1ST WEEK OF DEC.

WT

hawk01 · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 02, 2009, 11:54 AM »

No problem, I think I will be traveling to the NW corner for the first trips though, probably will freeze first there

PIKEKILLER1 · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 02, 2009, 11:58 AM »

Dec 14 for the big lakes

Trooper Bri · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 02, 2009, 08:16 PM »

I've gotten used to associating "1'st ice" with a Blaine/whoever report from Wood Creek over the years.

Put me down for Dec 4'th. I'm feeling like a later start this year with a cold x-mas and ice to match.

northwestslayer · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 08:22 AM »

Just got the carbs on the snowmobile cleaned and its running strong, where's the snow and ice................... ...................... ...................

spanky1 · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 10:10 AM »

I'm sanding the quad trailer for it's new paint job and I'll be bringing the quad to my buddy for new brakes.

Since Wed is my day off, I'm going with Dec 9th!

northwestslayer · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 10:18 AM »

Nice spanks. I bought a new polaris 550 atv this year and I don't have to watch you and trooper blow past me on winchester this year. See you up there.

jss111678 · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 04:17 PM »

I'm going with december 6th a sunday so we all can get out.

Kierran · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 03, 2009, 09:11 PM »

I got on CT ice in November last year. I would consider myself lucky if I could do the same this year. First or second week of December and I'm happy.

JLH · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 10:55 AM »

Hopefully thanksgiving weekend for a few smaller ponds with some larger lakes locking up by mid-December. I’m really dying to get out on the ice again this season so hope it’s a nice cold winter!

spanky1 · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 05:56 PM »

Nice pickup nws!

Quote from: northwestslayer on Nov 03, 2009, 10:18 AM

Nice spanks. I bought a new polaris 550 atv this year and I don't have to watch you and trooper blow past me on winchester this year. See you up there.

Heck, mine is 200cc and 2wd. You'll definitely be blowing past us!

I was blackfishing in the sound today but I can't freakin wait for winchester!!!!!!

Oldfart · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 04, 2009, 06:35 PM »

I hope it's not till Jan. 1st! Just when I was ready for ice season and put away all the soft water gear I found out the state dumped a bunch of breeder salmon in the local lakes!

I never caught one before, and the guys on the lakes say they are VERY hard to catch this time of year.
Huh.

I just put in three days fishing with my fly rods and got a 4, a 5 and a 5 3/4 lb. I lost an 8 lb'der next to the canoe after 10 minutes fighting! All this on a 4.4 lb tippet! I'm lovin November!!!

I'm packing the freezer with salmon and roe ( I roll a lot of sushi).
I love ice fishing, but right now I'll take open water, thank you.

Curley · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 05, 2009, 05:01 AM »

Nice OF! That is good news. Get them while you can.

northwestslayer · « **Reply #19 on:** Nov 05, 2009, 09:53 AM »

hey old fart if you get a couple post some pics, I would love to see them..

Oldfart · « **Reply #20 on:** Nov 05, 2009, 04:53 PM »

Took pix of every one of them but they are still in the camera. Camera is with wife... Wife went to Long Island for a few days.......Old Fart goes Salmon fishing again.............

Get it while you can!

fishingman17 · « **Reply #21 on:** Nov 07, 2009, 09:17 AM »

I am thinking the first week in December hope it comes quick this year cant wait to get out

WILLYTROUT · « **Reply #22 on:** Nov 12, 2009, 07:46 AM »

i just looked at the 15 day forcast. its going to be in the 50's for the next 2 weeks. 30's at night. i think i'll revise my thinking. i dont think we'll be on the ice b4 12/18. at least in eastern ct. what a bummer.

wt

JLH · « **Reply #23 on:** Nov 12, 2009, 03:55 PM »

Yeah it's not looking too good for early ice this year...

Curley · « **Reply #24 on:** Nov 12, 2009, 05:22 PM »

The weather down hear sucks for making ice, but never underestimate the north west hills. That is early ice any ways. Mid state won't be untill january anyways. If you want to fish you'll have to poney up at the pump like it or not. The gas prices killed me last year.

Josh B. · « **Reply #25 on:** Nov 12, 2009, 08:10 PM »

Weather sucks, right now looks like the first week of december is out but who knows with the way New England weather changes.

CTPikeFerret · « **Reply #26 on:** Nov 13, 2009, 09:29 AM »

Bring on the cold Im ready for winter

Brookie442 · « **Reply #27 on:** Nov 13, 2009, 12:02 PM »

my guess is the third week in december, but i'm still hopefull for dec 6!

miket. · « **Reply #28 on:** Nov 13, 2009, 01:21 PM »

i am hoping for a start at the end of november.

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Author Topic: Ok. So when do you think we'll get first Ice? (Read 2890 times)

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