Author Topic: blackstrap lake 2015-2016 (Read 37451 times)

Tech By Trade · « **Reply #180 on:** Feb 18, 2016, 08:22 AM »

We haven't had a permanent shack since the late 90's but the easiest way we found to not have anyone wreck anything was to not bother putting a lock on it. If someone wanted to use it while we weren't on the ice, as long as they replaced the wood in the fire box, no problem. We also were smart enough to not leave anything in it. Worst thing to happen was the door was swinging open in the wind one afternoon when we came out.

ran7ger · « **Reply #181 on:** Feb 18, 2016, 06:30 PM »

Quote from: ToonFisher on Feb 18, 2016, 12:11 AM

Any rumor on the age group of these night warriors?

great question, before anyone starts jumping to conclusions. i see lots of 40+ guys doing stupid $h!+ on the ice.

gman51 · « **Reply #182 on:** Feb 19, 2016, 03:41 AM »

I don't think anyone is jumping to conclusions. But your right I have seen it to. What would u do ran7ger if your shack got trashed and you were lucky enough to roll up on he,she, or them as it was happening.? 18 or 48 wouldn't matter to me... if I wasn't out numbered. Lol

adipose · « **Reply #183 on:** Feb 19, 2016, 07:07 PM »

i will bet the shack robing has been done by the same people every yr. I bet they live on the lk.

gman51 · « **Reply #184 on:** Feb 19, 2016, 07:52 PM »

Just got back from the lake spent a couple hours on the west shoreline across from the boat launch. No luck tonight as I was wrapping up I noticed a dark grey or black it was kinda dark out full size truck with exhaust stacks kinda loud pulling up to a red and white permy that is out in front of the boat launch. They got out a milled around for awhile then got back in the truck and headed for Evans road they checked out a couple more shacks that I could see then went back to the red and white one in front of the boat launch. I was driving off towards the boat launch and decided to roll up to them they were just getting out of the shack and we're getting back in the truck pretty fast I pulled up and asked them what they were doing and they said looking for somewhere to fish I said at this hour. No response is this your shack I said no he said .is it yours he asked me I said no it's my buddies he live in thode and is on his way here now I called him so stick around for awhile and you can explain your situation to him. Of course I made all this up. He than just took off. Never got a plate number plate was to dirtybut know the truck and what the 3 teenagers look like. Again they said they were looking for somewhere to fish and didn't think it was wrong to just to use someone Else's shack if it was open to do it in. Not sure if the shack was locked before they got there or what I didn't check. And did no see them carry anything out of the shack. They definitely looked sketchy.

corney · « **Reply #185 on:** Feb 20, 2016, 08:27 AM »

Curious what you mean by stacks? Like the hillbilly version that stick up out of the box vertically? Appreciate that report and will ask the kids around here if they know these guys.

gman51 · « **Reply #186 on:** Feb 20, 2016, 08:30 AM »

yes, guessing late 90's early 2000 truck

darrenf442 · « **Reply #187 on:** Feb 20, 2016, 09:33 AM »

Stacks. Semi exhaust pipes in a truck put there by people who think they are a truck driver but cant drive a standard and have trouble backing up.

Id bet money 1 or all 3 of those guys has something to do with the break ins. People just don't go around checking shacks.

gman51 · « **Reply #188 on:** Feb 20, 2016, 12:41 PM »

could very well be. they were sure scrambaling for words and excuses when i was asking them a few questions. looking back now i could have done more of a visual like did they have an auger or any fishing equipment with them. maybe a picture of their truck. they did say they were out to fish.? i did say to them that to watch what your doing out here cause there are some people that had their shacks broken into and probably wouldn't be as nice as i am right now. in any case someone to look out for.

farmboy · « **Reply #189 on:** Feb 20, 2016, 01:57 PM »

Any idea on the make of truck Ripnflutter? I know a couple CO's in S'toon and will give them a heads up too. These guys that are damaging people's property and stealing need to be caught. I don't fish the strap but will pass this on to my friends that do so maybe they can grab a plate number of they see the truck as well. Sounds pretty suspicious to me too, no reason for people to be out there driving around that late. Most of the time those guys are up to no good in my experience....

gman51 · « **Reply #190 on:** Feb 20, 2016, 09:07 PM »

Ford or dodge... lol sounds lame that I can't remember that but it was dark and I was paying more attention to their movement and actions. But I would know if I see it again.

farmboy · « **Reply #191 on:** Feb 20, 2016, 09:38 PM »

Yup no worries, thought I'd ask just in case. There aren't too many trucks with those ridiculous exhaust stacks anyways so it should stand out. I'll pass the word on to keep an eye open

darrenf442 · « **Reply #192 on:** Feb 21, 2016, 08:19 AM »

The reward has to outway the risk so what can be stolen from an ice shack of value. You'd have to have your head examined if your leaving your electronics in there. So rods and tackle and heaters, and how many rods and heaters can anyone have, even a thief. Keep an eye on kijiji and the pawn shops for gear.

gman51 · « **Reply #193 on:** Feb 21, 2016, 09:11 AM »

i agree darren442 but it could also be that the thieves got into some shack one night and found a bottle of hard stuff and that alone could be a reason for these young people to keep coming out for a joy ride out on a lake and start rummaging through locked or unlocked shacks.and anything else is a bonus.so i think its been well established over the last few years not to leave anything of value. those who do and come on here or any other fourm and complain about it consider it a lesson learned. its unfortunate and ridiculous that a person or person,s cant come out to their shanty and enjoy the day with themselves or their family without having to worrie about their investment to a great and relaxing sport.

small-town-fisher · « **Reply #194 on:** Feb 21, 2016, 12:40 PM »

Well said rip flutter. I agree and it is what it is. Life will go on. I know it's a tick off that our shacks get vandalized but in the end we still can punch some holes drop some lines and try to catch some fish.

gman51 · « **Reply #195 on:** Feb 24, 2016, 08:54 AM »

the bite has slowed right down in the spots i normally catch in. hooking up on a few perch and very small eyes. anyone else having any luck.....maybe try a whole different area tonight.

Whytie · « **Reply #196 on:** Feb 24, 2016, 11:02 AM »

Has become slow for myself as well. Hardly seeing anything on the marcum anymore and when I do they only come up for a quick sniff and take off. The fish have been very neural to negative from what I can see, never seen any in shallow most fish we seen were in the 22-25 ft depths.

small-town-fisher · « **Reply #197 on:** Feb 24, 2016, 07:38 PM »

I only caught a couple small eyes and a few nibbles. Hows the ice holding up out there think well get a couple weeks yet.

small-town-fisher · « **Reply #198 on:** Feb 26, 2016, 05:08 PM »

Does any one know is there is water on the ice yet.

farmboy · « **Reply #199 on:** Feb 26, 2016, 08:31 PM »

I don't fish it myself but talked to a buddy of mine today on the phone while he was out. No water on the ice yet and sounded like the bite was really tough. Super slow today he said

RY-GUY_SK · « **Reply #200 on:** Feb 26, 2016, 10:23 PM »

Ice is great! A very small amount of run off at the north end which froze up, so no concern.

Just went out to fix the shack today, neighbour broke it while moving it so guess who has to fix it, should have been fishing but nope.

Sparetimeangler · « **Reply #201 on:** Mar 06, 2016, 08:29 AM »

Hows the ice? Is the fishing picking up at all?

coltcurtis · « **Reply #202 on:** Mar 06, 2016, 01:17 PM »

I was out there on Thursday ....nice 3 pound jack and 6 perch caught over 5 hours on south side ..pretty slow !!! Wind was gusting pretty good here and there...the ice was surely making some good noises,ice was pretty thick but too some not used to it would make them jump lol....this warm weather is gonna be making a mess out there soon

small-town-fisher · « **Reply #203 on:** Mar 07, 2016, 06:51 AM »

Was out on Saturday morning for a few hrs caught 1 walleye. There was still snow cover. Than went out Sunday morning for a couple hrs 5 perch and a walleye. With the sun and heat the snow was pretty much gone and some water on the ice. Lots of guys were moving there shacks off including myself.

farmboy · « **Reply #204 on:** Mar 07, 2016, 11:50 AM »

Yeah with these temps and rain today a guy is going to have to start being cautious. A friend of mine said he measured only 18 inches on Blackstrap 2 weeks ago. It takes a while for ice to start rotting but with these temps and only 18 inches of ice to melt away, i'd be pretty cautious right now with a truck. Only takes one bad spot to make things very interesting...be careful out there fellas

grizzyboy · « **Reply #205 on:** Mar 07, 2016, 01:23 PM »

The edges will be getting sketchy with the run off. I think it will be walking on for me for the rest of the season.

goldenrod · « **Reply #206 on:** Mar 09, 2016, 07:06 AM »

Pulled the shack off last night, still lots of ice but around our shack the top 1.5 " or so was breaking through. Not too many left out there.

gman51 · « **Reply #207 on:** Mar 10, 2016, 07:33 AM »

got out last night for a few hours, south end.beautiful evening landed some nice perch and a few walleyes 1 keeper at 15". warm and windy next few days. got to strap on the ice cleats.

gman51 · « **Reply #208 on:** Mar 16, 2016, 08:40 AM »

got out on Monday with a buddy on a beautiful evening and caught ourselves some nice perch and walleyes.had a great evening walking holes and enjoying the company and the surroundings. ice is getting soft. the last 8-10" is still hard ice CAUTION is still in play.heading out today for another go. not many days left.

gman51 · « **Reply #209 on:** Mar 17, 2016, 08:56 AM »

nothing but jumbos yesterday, and lots of them along with some walleyes. great afternoon/evening.... when its to busy to leave the shelter and two rods are popping your having a great day. the cooler temps will help prolong the inevitable. hopefully a few more trips.

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