Fun Day on the Ice 1-15-05

[Out4Trout]

Finally made it out on the ice - I know, I know, 15 days into the season and first day out - pretty sad. But that's the way it goes sometimes. These were taken in front of my brothers camp in central Maine. His first day out too - and he lives on the pond! Sad, sad, sad. 

My daughter loves to fish as long as she doesn't have to get up too early.
     

My yellow Lab Ellie
     

My brother in front of his camp
     

I didn't realize I looked this old.....isn't gray a sign of wisdom?   
     

One of my favorite traps
     

I'm still not sure about this trap. Anybody have one like this?
     

[camo_fish]

Looks like a nice doy on the ice, and nope that last trap is one of a kind, I would say.  The only thing with that one, it looks like the line could freeze up a little easy.  Great pictures. 

[bucketmouth]

Wow out4trout, nice lookin hardware you guys use down there!  That sled is a beaut... think I may build one similar this summer.

iceshack05

[Out4Trout]

The sled is to hold my traps. Here's a better look at it
http://www.iceshanty.com/ice_fishing/index.php?topic=16039.msg133684#msg133684

[Hoppes]

Like using a Parker to birdhunt.  Special traps for special fishing.  That is really neat Out4Trout.  Handmade "things" are always more enjoyable to use.  Part of the fun icefishing for you I'm sure!  Nice pics too...and yes, you do look old.  I can say that at 48!     Hoppes

[Out4Trout]

and yes, you do look old.  I can say that at 48!     Hoppes

LOL  But I'm only 25.......actually 45. Some days I feel like 25, other days like 65. The first trap is homemade (by my neighbor) but I paid money for the second one. That little flapper is supposed to catch the wind and jig your bait. I can think of a few improvements that I my make to it.

[WhiteGameHunter]

I was just wondering where you were located, if you don't mind saying.

[Out4Trout]

I live in Palermo, Maine. We fished on Long Pond in Somerville/Windsor area.

[mark mercer]

those tips ups are one of the neatest things ive seen good job