Author Topic: South Bass Island (Read 16530 times)

forkzilla · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 03, 2010, 11:23 AM »

[ Between flights/airboats, hotels, food and fuel and such a short season, I have been blowing of the erie ice and spending my hard earned dollar a little more wisely. You can easily drop 250 in nothing flat.

I have a house on the runway at PIB and my own airplane so I can get my friends and myself to the island pretty cheaply.

Double J · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 03, 2010, 04:05 PM »

you are one fortunate man.I'm jealous.Double J.

gruntngrin · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 03, 2010, 08:21 PM »

A buddy and I have fished Erie many times on open water but never through the ice. We always talk about trying it sometime.
What kind of info can you guys give me(us). As much info as possible would be great. Would rather go out with some guys or a guide,not wanting to learn Erie on our own.Its just to big of water and always seems like it would be very Scary.
Thanks

Double J · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 03, 2010, 09:08 PM »

definitely hire a guide.i recommend put in bay and personally know John hageman,he can take care of ya and get you started4192852029,Double J.

gruntngrin · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 03, 2010, 09:24 PM »

Quote from: Double J on Jan 03, 2010, 09:08 PM

definitely hire a guide.i recommend put in bay and personally know John hageman,he can take care of ya and get you started4192852029,Double J.

When is the best time? Is it a little too early yet? Im a big fella,6'5 265, and ice scares me sometimes

. Do you take your own equipment or does he provide it. I have plenty but would be nice not taking some of it.

Double J · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 03, 2010, 09:46 PM »

you'll have to call John to see when he starts taking guys.I'm planning on heading over in about 10 days.he supplies the shanty transport,and vexilar I would take my own 2 rods and #6 swedish pimples gold and blue(hint)gold and green also work well.give him a call for the details.

jamess2008 · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 03, 2010, 10:05 PM »

I agree with gold with green. Still like my jigging raps thou. How long do you guys think???

Double J · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 03, 2010, 10:14 PM »

jiggin raps are my favorite when the walleyes are suspending.caught my personal best walleye on a firetiger #5 jigginrap off the north side of rattlesnake.she went just over 11#s.29 3/4''. 17'' girth a real sow.10 days I should be there if not sooner.

pole_smoker · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 04, 2010, 07:20 AM »

I have some pics from the island, but can anyone explain how to get them up on the forum???

gruntngrin · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 04, 2010, 10:29 AM »

Quote from: pole_smoker on Jan 04, 2010, 07:20 AM

I have some pics from the island, but can anyone explain how to get them up on the forum???

http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=72915.0

ICECRAMP · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 02:07 PM »

yes. last year made 2 trips up there, we got 2 walleye the 2nd trip. DNR up there are thick so make sure you have your helmits on you if taking ATV. Also the game warden told us last year that they are gonna start ticketing people when riding double on ATV'S. Unless your atv is equip'd to ride passengers. I think that was our HINT, so we left. He also told us we did better than most that day with 2 eyes. I know they catch alot of fish up there but we were in with the big crouds and I never seen an EYE on the ice but ours.

ICECRAMP · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 02:11 PM »

Sorry, my last post I was talking about Saginaw bay

saltsburgIce · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 05, 2010, 05:01 PM »

Quote from: gruntngrin on Jan 03, 2010, 09:24 PM

When is the best time? Is it a little too early yet? Im a big fella,6'5 265, and ice scares me sometimes . Do you take your own equipment or does he provide it. I have plenty but would be nice not taking some of it.

John is the best... he will put you on fish if there are fish!

pole_smoker · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 11:35 AM »

pole_smoker · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 11:40 AM »

pole_smoker · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 11:41 AM »

pole_smoker · « **Reply #46 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 11:44 AM »

this was the best I can do. Taken sunday.

wojo · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 11:55 AM »

Well what did they Catch

pole_smoker · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 12:44 PM »

testing ice and shanties

forkzilla · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 04:04 PM »

DNR up there are thick so make sure you have your helmits on you if taking ATV. Also the game warden told us last year that they are gonna start ticketing people when riding double on ATV'S. Unless your atv is equip'd to ride passengers.

I have had a home on PIB for 14 years and have yet to see a DNR man at an ice ramp or on the ice. It is still best to be safe and follow the rules.

Double J · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 04:39 PM »

I think he was referring to saginaw bay

forkzilla · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 04:55 PM »

I think he was referring to saginaw bay
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I stand corrected. I thought this thread was about PIB.

CMFISH51 · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 06:37 PM »

hey fork...how many cases of beer will it take to come to your hosue on PIB..LoL just kidding

ok boys...ohio duck season is over in the north, so bring on the hardwater!!!

i like to pics pole smoker!!!

forkzilla · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 07, 2010, 06:05 AM »

hey fork...how many cases of beer will it take to come to your hosue on PIB..LoL just kidding

We will be on the island on the 15th so if the lights are on stop over. Its easy to find, its the house that looks like a control tower.

pole_smoker · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 07, 2010, 09:23 AM »

notice the four wheeler just on the left edge of the pic!

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pole_smoker · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 07, 2010, 09:27 AM »

sorry i meant my other left. actually it should be the right of the picture!

RODSABENDIN · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 07, 2010, 11:54 AM »

what direction are we looking? Is that rattlesnake?

forkzilla · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 07, 2010, 12:55 PM »

what direction are we looking? Is that rattlesnake?

That looks like Middle Bass

wojo · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 07, 2010, 02:31 PM »

Quote from: pole_smoker on Jan 07, 2010, 09:27 AM

sorry i meant my other left. actually it should be the right of the picture!

Looks like between sbi & Mbi ? That is pilings where the get pulls in by ladds I believe ? Put I could be wrong ?

Pole who is sending the pic's ??

frog eyes · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 10, 2010, 03:29 PM »

Capt Mike,
I would like to contact you about booking a trip.
Can you post your # or PM me with it. I sent you an e-mail as well.

Thanks,
Ken

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Author Topic: South Bass Island (Read 16530 times)