Author Topic: GIVING UP----WHY YOU SHOULDN'T [pic] (Read 2537 times)

ICE WANDERER · « **on:** Mar 09, 2012, 06:58 PM »

Boy I can't believe the # of people giving up on the ice fishing. The way I look @ it, it's like @ the beginning of the season. You have to do some scouting around to find places to fish, just as Jon & combsey did. I fished today on 17" of good ice, the shore is still good, I know of @ least 4 more lakes like it. I plan on fishing as long as I can.

UPSTATE ICEMASTER · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 07:01 PM »

Same here PLENTY OF GOOD ICE left in the A'dacks .... Get the spuds and safety gear and get @ it

adkRoy · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 07:05 PM »

the problem is gas has hit over $4.00a gal down state and people just can't afford to come up here.

mealworm · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 07:06 PM »

good the ice will be less crowded

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 07:44 PM »

Quote from: mealworm on Mar 09, 2012, 07:06 PM

good the ice will be less crowded

combsey · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 08:27 PM »

4 bucks a gallon. That's why it cost so much for my fishing trips. Heading back to st larwance this weekend. Sorry Jeff. Won't be joining you guys. Maybe Sunday on my way back home I'll stop by. Trying to hit 100 eyes. And I'm 17 short with less then a week left. Still a lot of leaker waters with safe ice.

JAGER61 · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 08:36 PM »

Quote from: mealworm on Mar 09, 2012, 07:06 PM

good the ice will be less crowded

x 2!

jigumup · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 08:56 PM »

Not hanging it up yet. might need to drive a little longer drag a little further but gotta at least go check it out.

fishingPole · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 09, 2012, 09:53 PM »

You guys gave me confidence about going out again. I told some people that I planned to go out this weekend and got some strange looks and comments...

TimK · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 12:06 AM »

The less downstaters the better

WARRIOR_ON_ICE · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 12:45 AM »

Quote from: TimK on Mar 10, 2012, 12:06 AM

The less downstaters the better

Yeah but you're not gettin' rid of this one that easy

I am a Glens Falls ex-patriot, doing my bi-weekly pilgramages.

wish4fish · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 02:37 AM »

I avoid the crowds by trying to get out during the week. I go fishing for peace of mind, its nice and quiet inside the blue line during the week.

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 03:54 AM »

Quote from: wish4fish on Mar 10, 2012, 02:37 AM

I avoid the crowds by trying to get out during the week. I go fishing for peace of mind, its nice and quiet inside the blue line during the week.

I do as well but it's getting close to the end of pike, walleye, & tiger muskie season so I want to get as much in before Thursday.

mealworm · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 04:02 AM »

Quote from: dfuller on Mar 10, 2012, 12:45 AM

Yeah but you're not gettin' rid of this one that easy I am a Glens Falls ex-patriot, doing my bi-weekly pilgramages.

we'll see ya in a bit d

fishmonger · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 08:41 AM »

Yeah-one more time out for pike! I'm heading out on Tuesday.

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 05:23 PM »

This is why you can't quit until it' over, I caught this pike this afternoon, now it's down @ the taxidermist. 38" 15lb the biggest pike I ever caught.

We had a good day out there today 5 keeper pike a few perch some crappie, 3 of the guys are still out, & are going to fish well in to the night, 1 guy set his Shappel hub & is planning on an all nighter.

mealworm · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 05:46 PM »

man thats a beauty i still can't believe all the big fish we put on the ice this year....and it aint over yet still some good laker fishing left

and im glad i was there to share the moment with ya ol man

jigumup · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 06:15 PM »

Awesome fish congrats!!

Raquettedacker · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 06:19 PM »

Quote from: mealworm on Mar 10, 2012, 05:46 PM

man thats a beauty i still can't believe all the big fish we put on the ice this year....and it aint over yet still some good laker fishing left and im glad i was there to share the moment with ya ol man

Dude I wish I had a DAD that fished like that.....

cooper2 · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 06:27 PM »

beautiful fish!!!
i'm jealous you guys are still on the ice

o2rmk800 · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 06:31 PM »

congrats ice wanderer! i will be in search of something like that tomorrow.

mealworm · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 06:36 PM »

Quote from: Raquettedacker on Mar 10, 2012, 06:19 PM

Dude I wish I had a DAD that fished like that.....

well it wasn't easy but hes starting to come around

we'll have him better trained by next season

UPSTATE ICEMASTER · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 10, 2012, 09:23 PM »

FAR FROM DONE HERE ........

Had a GREAT day in the Dack's... Caught a ton of smelt and was able to land this 29" and change laker. Not GIVING UP

Stay safe and stay on top

ICE WANDERER · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 11, 2012, 04:02 AM »

If I had given up we would not have had a day like we did & I wouldn't have caught this.

ultimate tire · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 11, 2012, 05:51 AM »

Man that is a dandy pike my friend. Congrads!!!!

mealworm · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 11, 2012, 07:41 AM »

Quote from: ICE WANDERER on Mar 11, 2012, 04:02 AM

If I had given up we would not have had a day like we did & I wouldn't have caught this.
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not to mention all the pike we got in the 30" range it really was a great day on the ice.what did we end up with 6 northerns over 28"

wec · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 11, 2012, 01:41 PM »

Nice one's Ice Wanderer, and Upstate Icemaster.

AugustWest · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 11, 2012, 01:48 PM »

What Laker waters are good to go...I would be coming up solo, so if anyone wants some company, let me know.
I will bring food, bait, beverages and whatever else is needed for some company and tips. I fish alone and NEVER give anyone info from people willing to share with me!!!
Thanks,
AW

wec · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 11, 2012, 02:44 PM »

Indian Lake has 16-20 inches of ice. Public access on the southern end near the Indian Lake Islands campsite, and a pull off near roadside campsites on the right of Route 30 (1/2 mile north of the campsite entrance). Also 4th Lake in Inlet. Access at state boat launch on Route 28

jiignut · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 12, 2012, 07:41 PM »

i'm down here in the catskills in sullivan county, and just left 11" of ice from water level down. didn't measure slush etc. and solid to shore, no planking. ahh...the peacefulness without the bandwagon sheep that like to moan on here about no ice all year. they must enjoy that better than fishing. good for me and my fry pan.

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Author Topic: GIVING UP----WHY YOU SHOULDN'T [pic] (Read 2537 times)