Author Topic: Who plans on hitting the Bay for whitefish this season (Read 3095 times)

Gillfisher · « **on:** Nov 15, 2011, 08:46 PM »

Wondering how many guys plan on hitting the Bay for whitefish this winter? If you've never done it, I can tell you it is a riot when you get on them.

Siebold · « **Reply #1 on:** Nov 16, 2011, 12:52 AM »

I plan on hitting it as soon as its safe for walking.

Hardcharger07 · « **Reply #2 on:** Nov 16, 2011, 11:43 AM »

Definitly planning on acouple whitefish outings.... even have acouple of "whitefish vets" offered to take me out.... (i know my boys would absolutely love it) y'all stay safe out 'ar....

Baby Huey · « **Reply #3 on:** Nov 17, 2011, 12:03 AM »

Can't wait the bay is the only place I go now. Getting some spoons ready this weekend. A riot it is !!

teamlund · « **Reply #4 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 08:42 AM »

I will go out once or twice this year when I get sick of walleye on winnebago and poygan... I am not a big fan of it as its like shooting fish in a barrel. It seems to take zero skill or knowledge to catch these fish. I like to catch fish that are alittle more challenging. Its fun for about 20 mins than I get sick of it. Diff folks diff strokes I guess

good luck guys be safe out there.

addicted to ice fishing · « **Reply #5 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 10:57 AM »

I have never fished the bay, but it is on my wish / to do list. Whitefish sounds like a blast. I am hoping that I can get some buddies together to take a trip to the bay this year.

wipike · « **Reply #6 on:** Nov 22, 2011, 04:41 PM »

Same here, never been up on the bay for ice fishing. Think I've almost got a co-worker/fishing buddy talked into head up with me this year.

SINX53 · « **Reply #7 on:** Nov 23, 2011, 05:41 PM »

I am ready for whities on the bay (little sturgeon, riley & sand bay). I went out about 5 times last year got my limit by noon everytime. I got my buddies hooked last year, they wanted to go every weekend. My wife's family is from up that way so we usually head out with some of them.

oldfisher68 · « **Reply #8 on:** Nov 24, 2011, 05:30 AM »

I fish the bay two or three times a week, because it's five minutes from my home.

Bennettc · « **Reply #9 on:** Nov 26, 2011, 09:20 AM »

Sounds like fun. From Oshkosh what would be a place to start?

esox_xtm · « **Reply #10 on:** Nov 26, 2011, 01:42 PM »

It was on my bucket list for last year and due to a family illness I barely got out at all. I'm gonna take another swing this season...

Spoons? Size and style - any recommendations?

/mike

SINX53 · « **Reply #11 on:** Nov 26, 2011, 01:57 PM »

Bennettc - I would start out in either Little Sturgeon, Rileys Bay or Sand Bay.

esox_xtm - I usually use 1/5 or 1/4 oz gold swedish pimples with waxies with a slider hook above the swivel.

Bennettc · « **Reply #12 on:** Nov 26, 2011, 02:03 PM »

Are there any places where you can walk out on those bays?

teamlund · « **Reply #13 on:** Nov 26, 2011, 03:18 PM »

i did well on jiggin rapalas last season.... tipped with a few waxies. It doesnt take much knowledge to catch these fish. all kinds of places to fish just grab a map and start drivign.

Hoosier · « **Reply #14 on:** Nov 26, 2011, 03:19 PM »

OHOHOH.. ME ME ME ME....

littlesturgeonguy · « **Reply #15 on:** Nov 26, 2011, 03:23 PM »

#2 and #3 jiggin raps work great to with waxies or minnow head.

Gillfisher · « **Reply #16 on:** Nov 26, 2011, 05:12 PM »

Quote from: SINX53 on Nov 26, 2011, 01:57 PM

Bennettc - I would start out in either Little Sturgeon, Rileys Bay or Sand Bay.

esox_xtm - I usually use 1/5 or 1/4 oz gold swedish pimples with waxies with a slider hook above the swivel.

x2

JigginRod · « **Reply #17 on:** Nov 27, 2011, 08:37 PM »

I'll be out there alot this year. Make sure if your not familar with the area and your not going out with a guide to stop buy a local bait/gas station for info on where to go and where to stay away from. There was more than enough guys putting their rides through the ice last season.

crawej21 · « **Reply #18 on:** Nov 28, 2011, 01:37 PM »

just started up there last year. I liked the lindy slick jig tipped with pink crappie nugget

Bennettc · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 03, 2011, 09:19 PM »

Thinking of planning a weekend trip and staying here: http://sandbaybeach.com/

What do you guys think?

littlesturgeonguy · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 03, 2011, 09:32 PM »

Quote from: Bennettc on Dec 03, 2011, 09:19 PM

Thinking of planning a weekend trip and staying here: http://sandbaybeach.com/

What do you guys think?

The owner is a guide and also has ice shack rentals if that's what your lookin for. I have never been inside the resort, i assume its nice. If your just looking for a place to eat and sleep wave pointe marina has really place and winter rates are very reasonable and restaurant and bar on site.

pannyjigger · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 03, 2011, 11:38 PM »

I would highly recommend the Sand Bay Beach Resort. We stayed for two nights last winter and rented one of their ice houses. The hotel was nice enough that the rest of the family played in the pool and had fun while we fished. The fishing was great, and since I didn't have a way to get the mile + out to the fishing, we paid the little bit extra to have them drive us out. We are seriously considering doing the same thing again this winter.

pannyjigger.

transplantfromMN · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 04, 2011, 07:46 PM »

Id love to get out there this year.. This is my first year ice fishing Wisconsin so if any bay vets are looking for a fishing buddy some weekend I would love to get out there. Ive also never fished the great lakes so thats another bonus on getting out there.

wipike · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 05:11 PM »

Silly question, as I'm sure everyone needs another rod/reel, but what's the recommended weight for whitefish? I need a new Medium, think that's too much?

SINX53 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 06:25 PM »

I know that alot of the guides up there use the Frabill Bro Series 28" medium and 28" Deadstick combos. They also use the Frabill Ice Hunter 38" Medium combo for outside fishing and in the bigger permanent shacks. I would suggest the 28" medium especially if you are in the deeper water out there. I personally use the Frabill Ice Hunter 26" medium for whities.

On another note Roger at the Stevenson Point Citgo is a big help on ice conditions and where the fish are biting. I usually stop there on the way out to get some snacks and info. They have a pretty good selection of ice fishing gear and a huge selection of swedish pimples.

Gillfisher · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 06:34 PM »

Wipike - That would probably work, we use the cheap ice blues by HT, or the hot sticks by frabill. These are both fiberglass light and ultralight rods. The whitefish have really soft mouths and it is easy to loose them on the way up, they go nuts when they get about 5 or 6 feet from the ice and can tear off your hook easy. We used to use M or ML but since switching to the ice blues in 24 and 30 inch we rarely loose any. If your lucky enough to hook them in the "beak" (the upper jaw) they do not come off no matter what rod you are using or how bad you horse them. If your using a heavier rod you may have a hard time telling when they bite, some days they barely suck in a waxie and they can spit it fast, other days they hit it hard and you'll know they are on if you are using a broom handle.

littlesturgeonguy · « **Reply #26 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 07:25 PM »

Quote from: SINX53 on Dec 05, 2011, 06:25 PM

On another note Roger at the Stevenson Point Citgo is a big help on ice conditions and where the fish are biting.

Roger talks like a s**t salesman with a mouth full of samples! Never believe a guy that sells bait for a living. Hope i did not offend you i just know him really well.

Gillfisher · « **Reply #27 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 07:40 PM »

talks like a s**t salesman with a mouth full of samples!

That's funny right there, I dont care who you are!!!!!! I'll be stealing that one from you LSG

littlesturgeonguy · « **Reply #28 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 07:51 PM »

Quote from: Gillfisher on Dec 05, 2011, 07:40 PM

talks like a s**t salesman with a mouth full of samples!

That's funny right there, I dont care who you are!!!!!! I'll be stealing that one from you LSG

Enjoy!

SINX53 · « **Reply #29 on:** Dec 05, 2011, 08:33 PM »

no offense taken. Just letting the newbies know that it is a good place to start if they have never been up there fishing.

that is a pretty good line though.

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Author Topic: Who plans on hitting the Bay for whitefish this season (Read 3095 times)