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A few groups are braving marginal ice conditions and fishing in Boardman Creek out of the Boardman access and Beeds landing. Latest report from anglers on the ice this morning said the bite was slower than it had been (not surprising with windy overcast morning here) and "shakey" ice conditions after the last several warm days. Next weeks forecast has lows in the teens and highs not much above freezing that should help stabilize ice conditions. Due caution is advised if you decide to venture out. I've had the ice tackle on the shelves for some time now. I think I'm finally ready to dig out my personal gear to head out next week.
Did you end up looking into getting some Brantner Jigs? Looks like they are still really really backed up on orders. I got my order shortly after speaking to you about them and the craftsmanship is amazing, they performed great on one of my trips also!!
Once again, with a little help from the weather I think we could finally see some ice conditions I would be comfortable with.
I would honestly have to say i become far too comfortable with conditions at times, even fallen through a couple times (nothing deep), usually getting off the ice in neck deep or less water. Been at icefishing since 2000 or so and quite often go alone, Im also honest enough to say that i didnt have a spud bar or ice picks until this year, still dont have a floating suit tho. Ive found that i can generally pick through what i think is ok or not but do find myself quite courageous at times, so much that ive shoved a 20ft 2x12 out on a sandpit to fish off of, idiotic i know...... As i become older i find myself quite a bit more cautious, especially after becoming a dad, the lil boy needs a Pa to play catch with in a couple years and I had better be there to do it!!
What is the word on the Snake arm? Is that thing froze/going to be froze up soon?
How much snow did merit get thinkin of heading up that way
Thanx for the info probably try to head that way this weekend
Has anyone been out on the boardman this week since the cold weather? Have ice conditions improved?