Author Topic: How many of you are done ice fishing for the season? (Read 4384 times)

glenwyo · « **on:** Mar 06, 2013, 02:43 PM »

I keep my sled, auger, and ice fishing gear in my truck from the first day I go ice fishing until the last day I ice fish. I still have everything in the bed of my pickup so I haven't quite surrendered yet! I hope to get out a couple more times towards Pinedale, Fontenelle, or Viva Naughton. However, when I fished Fontenelle earlier this week, the Green River looked mighty tempting! Be safe as the season is winding down.

fishingeorge · « **Reply #1 on:** Mar 06, 2013, 03:38 PM »

I also keep all my things going in the bed of my truck all winter locked up under my camper shell. Pretty risky leaving things back there. Locks only keep the honest people out. There a lot of money to be lost if somebody really wanted it I suppose. On the other hand I have planned my last ice trip in two weeks till December comes again. I personally enjoy hardwater more than open water anytime... hardwater keeps most of the crazy lake crowds at home

MJA · « **Reply #2 on:** Mar 06, 2013, 04:01 PM »

Not me, not until the last chunk of ice disapates

WYIfish · « **Reply #3 on:** Mar 06, 2013, 04:11 PM »

I'm alll done, every bit in storage until fall. Be sure to put staibill in the auger fuel and run dry. Don't forget to pitch your minnows an sucker meat before they stink up all your gear.

Now to remember what worked well and what needs changed.

weak-ling · « **Reply #4 on:** Mar 06, 2013, 04:16 PM »

Going to try and make it to the upper green in two weeks then my season is done. Half moon still has good clear ice as of yesterday

fish/hunt4ever · « **Reply #5 on:** Mar 06, 2013, 09:39 PM »

Going out to Morton lake with the new camper to try it out, but I believe this is my last trip. Now to order the new prop for the boat that I broke in September and send off for the boat sticker and AIS all in one, then I think I am ready for the soft water fishing. Cannot wait to use the new camper and see how it works, just picked it up yesterday.

jopes · « **Reply #6 on:** Mar 06, 2013, 10:06 PM »

done.

Matt R. · « **Reply #7 on:** Mar 06, 2013, 10:24 PM »

Not even close!

benwyo · « **Reply #8 on:** Mar 06, 2013, 10:32 PM »

I am thinking one more last day trip this Friday.. Need to put a few dozen more perch in the freezer and looks bad snow here this weekend.. 24 degrees high Lots of wind and snow with blowing snow... Friday I might head up to Granite Lake up in Curt Gowdy State Park....

Wyoming_Ice · « **Reply #9 on:** Mar 06, 2013, 11:00 PM »

I know that this sounds CRAZY, and I probably am... I have to miss this weekend for a trip to Vegas for the race...But I would almost trade the trip for another weekend on the ice. I sure hope that the weather holds for a couple more weeks. We have Viva Naughton for sometime still.

Wyo Ice

wyoboypt · « **Reply #10 on:** Mar 06, 2013, 11:01 PM »

im done. shed hunting time

Super-ice-bird · « **Reply #11 on:** Mar 07, 2013, 12:15 AM »

I agree, it's shed hunting time!

JBT · « **Reply #12 on:** Mar 07, 2013, 07:58 AM »

I will fish for Burbot one more time Friday night, then it is time to get the Warrior ready for ice out Brown Trout fishing...becareful on that late season ice guys....good luck

JBT

gravy_t · « **Reply #13 on:** Mar 07, 2013, 04:18 PM »

Quote from: Wyoming_Ice on Mar 06, 2013, 11:00 PM

I know that this sounds CRAZY, and I probably am... I have to miss this weekend for a trip to Vegas for the race...But I would almost trade the trip for another weekend on the ice. I sure hope that the weather holds for a couple more weeks. We have Viva Naughton for sometime still.

Wyo Ice

Deal. I will trade you one ice fishing trip for your plane tickets, race tickets, and hotel reservation!

gravy_t · « **Reply #14 on:** Mar 07, 2013, 04:20 PM »

Also, the second the rivers/streams start fishing good again (or thawing in general) I will be whipping the fly line till November!

WYIfish · « **Reply #15 on:** Mar 07, 2013, 06:28 PM »

Quote from: Wyoming_Ice on Mar 06, 2013, 11:00 PM

I know that this sounds CRAZY, and I probably am... I have to miss this weekend for a trip to Vegas for the race...But I would almost trade the trip for another weekend on the ice. I sure hope that the weather holds for a couple more weeks. We have Viva Naughton for sometime still.

Wyo Ice

kookooforcocoapuffs

gray goose · « **Reply #16 on:** Mar 07, 2013, 06:41 PM »

drove by glendo today ,ice was dark.put up the gear done !!!

Mac daddy · « **Reply #17 on:** Mar 07, 2013, 08:30 PM »

Time to shift gears, was a great year and I'm already thinking about next ice season I wanted to thank everyone for there interesting post and pictures. See you boys next winter and good luck with the boat season.

muskyon46 · « **Reply #18 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 10:36 AM »

Boats all ready, but i will not surrender the ice gear into hibernation until the end of the month. Still holding out on one last trip, Maybe $:-\$ im guessing with 60deg temps in our forecast here i'll fire the boat up before i do the auger. It was great ice year, thanks for all the pics, posts & conversation everyone

mallardmuncher · « **Reply #19 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 01:14 PM »

Auger drained and gear stowed...Check
Minnow's placed in ziplock bag for whisker bait...Check
Minnow tank drained and placed outside...Check
Boat registered, fired up in a garbage can and ready to roll..Check

TrackerG · « **Reply #20 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 01:32 PM »

As long as there is safe ice....and limited boat access...I see no reason to quit ice fishing...

allornothing · « **Reply #21 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 06:05 PM »

Well I took the boat out today... does that count?

POk3s · « **Reply #22 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 06:55 PM »

I think I'm done. You boys are nuts. I enjoy any kind of fishing but I only ice fish until I can be casting or trolling a lure in the warm weather! I hit the North Platte while I was in Casper yesterday (Thursday) for state bball. Caught 4 from 2:00 til dark. Not bad!

jopes · « **Reply #23 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 07:07 PM »

Put the ice gear away for the season, getting some open water stuff ready to go wet a line over the next few days.

Houligan · « **Reply #24 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 09:02 PM »

Not finished yet. We still have some good ice and I think last year it was around the 20th of March before I quit. Without owning a new boat just yet will have to cover as much good ice as I can until its gone...

Cheers!

lippy · « **Reply #25 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 10:45 PM »

i got a couple of weeks left yet made it into April last year. naughton holds up pretty well.

massNtrash · « **Reply #26 on:** Mar 08, 2013, 11:51 PM »

Wow it must be a lot warmer where you guys are to be firing up the boats already. Mine is still covered in snow I probably won't take it out till the end of April at least but I'm going on my last ice trip on Sunday then it's off to do some snow goose hunting and remember why I don't like the drive from Pinedale to Torrington lol but it should be fun!

Sawtooth · « **Reply #27 on:** Mar 09, 2013, 08:35 AM »

I'm dreading the end to the season, but down here across the border from the Cowboy state, we still have 25" of ice in the high mountain lakes of North Park. Was up there yesterday and caught a FAT piglet rainbow out of North Delany. My 10 year-old grandson is coming down from Calgary at the end of the month, and I am really hoping to get him on the ice a time or two before I dig out the flies and fly rod.

benwyo · « **Reply #28 on:** Mar 09, 2013, 05:12 PM »

All done now, after yesterdays trip... I also took my Johnson outboard to the shop Thurdays to have it looked over... The only thing over on this part of the state.... southeastern... the wind will not stop.........

TrackerG · « **Reply #29 on:** Mar 10, 2013, 08:12 PM »

After another emptyhanded trip to the Gorge....The next trip I make over there will be dragging the boat!! Flaming Gorge..you evil ice covered bit#@.... I give!!!! LOL

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Author Topic: How many of you are done ice fishing for the season? (Read 4384 times)