Author Topic: 3rd time was the charm... (Read 1575 times)

Blaine · « **on:** Jan 02, 2012, 06:16 PM »

I had been out twice so far this season and not iced a fish... We fixed that today in a big way

Mike, Josh and I took my truck, Dino and Steve drove up in Steve's. We fished the northern edge of the Berkshires on a small lake. I never did measure, but there was a solid 4-5" all the way out to where we fished. The wind was gusting over 35, so Mike and i got going on setting up the shanty and anchoring it down while Josh popped the holes for us.

I scouted a few holes with the flasher and was marking pretty good in one particular hole so I started setting my tip ups there. The shiner didn't even make it to the bottome before I got whacked. It was a just a small pickerel, but the skunk was gone. I reset the tip up and beforfe I could turn around, the flag popped again... Another rat. We only had 4 dozen shiners between us so I decided to make a go with just the jigging rods.

The other guys managed to get a few tip ups in but quickly got to jigging.

It was fast and furious for a couple of hours. Tons of perch and too many pickerel to count. Josh decided to take a few small pickerel for dinner and a few to try as bait for pike later on the coves. It didn't take long to get all he needed

We didn't have any real big baits, so we jigged up a few micro perch and put them on a the flags. Dino's went up shortly after putting one on the hook

Things quieted down around 11 so I headed for the shanty. I set the flasher up inside and was pleasantly surprised to see a few fish on the Humminbird.

Out of the wind, I finally got to play with my Frabill Straight Lines... I had a blast with them. Lots of perch and a few more slime darts. A couple of the perch were pushing 14"

There will be much better fishing for me soon, but for now, it sure felt great to finally get into a mess of fish. I think we got some decent video while jigging today. If I get some time tonight, I'll post it here...

Paul D. · « **Reply #1 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 06:31 PM »

Kool, itching for some jiggin'.
Do you notice a big difference in line twist w/ the straight lines?

And, does the plastic help keep the cork from getting slimy

. BTW I do the same thing unless there is a price tag under it.

Blaine · « **Reply #2 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 06:40 PM »

Actually, the reason for the plastic is that I was too lazy to remove the reel... Some rocket scientist at Frabill, put the reel on along with the tape on OVER the plastic wrap

I guess that's how they make sure they sell some reel tape...

RLinc07 · « **Reply #3 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 06:48 PM »

That's awesome, very jealous. Very nice bass as well! Any special way you rig up the perch?

Paul D. · « **Reply #4 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 06:50 PM »

I notice a lot of the packages are now shipped and sold with heat shrink to secure the reels too. Wouldn't want a heat gun anywhere near new mono.
That Pickerel cord wood shot is original

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calicohunter · « **Reply #5 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 06:52 PM »

Those pictures are really nice...I was beginning to forget what ice fishing looks like, man it looks like a completely different world compared to what we have around here just waiting for the ice to appear. Glad you guys had yourselves a successful outing.

As an FYI to pass on to Josh-pickerel makes a nice fish chowder. Poach the fish whole and the fillet falls from the bones as you remove it from the pan. Then break the fillet apart to remove the smaller y-bones. Use any fish chowder recipe and use the pickerel for the added fish.

Penn920 · « **Reply #6 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 07:51 PM »

Can't use pickerel as bait anyways unless the 2012 angler guide changed it's rules:
According to 2011 definition BAIT Any animal or vegetable, or their parts, living or dead, used with
a hook for the purpose of attracting and catching fish. Any fish legally
acquired, except largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, chain pickerel,
northern pike, trout, salmon, carp and goldfish may be used as bait.

Velcro · « **Reply #7 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 07:54 PM »

Love pickerel, they're good for breaking the skunk.

Can't wait to get on the ice myself.

pikePERSUADER1 · « **Reply #8 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 10:29 PM »

Nice day on the ice!

ATrexOnTheIce · « **Reply #9 on:** Jan 02, 2012, 10:36 PM »

man i'm jealous!

metalfish · « **Reply #10 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 12:21 AM »

Congrats.

jss111678 · « **Reply #11 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 06:03 AM »

why to get out guys. hope we can get on in ct this weekend

ljtfisherman · « **Reply #12 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 06:09 AM »

Look like a Great time congratulations on all the fish.

jebra · « **Reply #13 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 08:18 AM »

Nice outing...guess it was worth the travel!
BTW about how many miles did you put in (one way)?

Curley · « **Reply #14 on:** Jan 03, 2012, 05:53 PM »

Sounds like a good day. Glad the trip payed off.

Blaine · « **Reply #15 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 09:22 AM »

Here's the video:

jonnyfly00 · « **Reply #16 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 10:15 AM »

Awesome.

PerchFace · « **Reply #17 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 02:19 PM »

Jealous but not of the wind. How do you like the frabill bro stick. Looks badass.

Blaine · « **Reply #18 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 02:41 PM »

Quote from: PerchFace on Jan 04, 2012, 02:19 PM

How do you like the frabill bro stick. Looks badass.

I wasn't sure at first, but the more fish I caught on it, the more I liked it. I can't wait to try them on the BIG crappie we get in deep water. I lose a few big ones every year because I reel too quickly. The rods have a soft tip to absorb the big head shakes and the reel is a 1:1 to I can't reel too fast

pikeking · « **Reply #19 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 03:16 PM »

That place is loaded with Slime Darts and Dink Perch. It is always windy too. I can't stand fishing there. Glad to see you were brave enough to fish there...

war eagle · « **Reply #20 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 03:30 PM »

not looking to spot steal but that top pictire looks like it belongs on the cover of Yankee magazine...gorgeous wher is it?

bigredonice · « **Reply #21 on:** Jan 04, 2012, 03:34 PM »

nice pics and picks

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Author Topic: 3rd time was the charm... (Read 1575 times)