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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #300 on: Feb 13, 2016, 07:41 PM »


Was great to see all the familiar faces as well as some new ones.....didn't wander to far from the shanty today.
That crappie that shortie caught is still blowing my mind!!
Was a beautiful day till around 10am, that's when the wind started! Funny watching everyone rush around anchoring their shanties.

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #301 on: Feb 13, 2016, 07:47 PM »
Nice going guys! I was bummed I had to work today so wasn't going to be able to make it but honestly I probably would've wussed out because of the weather anyway   :P

Baitbucket, nice going! I can honestly say I've never seen a mud puppie and didn't even know they lived around here. I think I would seriously shart myself if I pulled one through a hole in the middle of the night.

You guys are an inspiration!

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #302 on: Feb 13, 2016, 08:19 PM »
Great to see everyone today who braved the conditions. 1 small pickeral for me out there in the teeth of the wind with Airbourneicer and F.R.E.D. Mark after several years of IM and online conversation great to finally meet and fish with you. See you up on the big pond north next weekend.Capt as always great job putting this together and thank you. Freddy only 4 more days until we head north Bud.
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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #303 on: Feb 14, 2016, 06:09 AM »

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #304 on: Feb 14, 2016, 06:10 AM »
360 view of the cove. Good seeing all you fellas, was a tough day for sure.

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #305 on: Feb 14, 2016, 06:25 AM »
Dmilla with a pig slimer

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #306 on: Feb 14, 2016, 08:51 AM »
Good time yesterday, F.R.E.D. and Capt.Shay nice to meet ya's!! For those of us that  stayed into the afternoon and braved the elements, "WE need Serious Help"  I hope everybody had a safe trip back  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #307 on: Feb 14, 2016, 09:29 AM »
Good time yesterday, F.R.E.D. and Capt.Shay nice to meet ya's!! For those of us that  stayed into the afternoon and braved the elements, "WE need Serious Help"  I hope everybody had a safe trip back  :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup: :tipup:

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #308 on: Feb 14, 2016, 11:27 AM »
mother nature definitely brought her 'A' game. way to stick it out guys. ;D

got up this am, poked my head out the door..-15..nope not today


headin up the club to stock pond for derby next weekend


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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #309 on: Feb 14, 2016, 06:36 PM »
Hey Capt thanks again for the invite. I had a blast and it was nice meeting the gang, hanging out a bit and fishing the cove. That is one wild place. I think I might of caught my PB pickerel but my hands were to damn cold to find my tape. I am going to try to get up there again and fish the incoming tide ;-)

Thanks again

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #310 on: Feb 14, 2016, 07:37 PM »
Any one missing a trap from the gathering?

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #311 on: Feb 14, 2016, 08:33 PM »
Guy from waltham couldn't find a polar.  He lurks so hopefully he sees post

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #312 on: Feb 15, 2016, 07:30 AM »
Pretty good day out there. Good to meet a few members that I hadn't already and see some old faces. Fishing was terrible. We iced most of our fish in the comfort of the shelter with the heat on. Decent crappie bite. The traps didn't produce for us at all though with only one 18" pickerel the whole day. That campfire sure did help!

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #313 on: Feb 15, 2016, 08:29 AM »
A FISH WITH LEGS REALLY ??

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #314 on: Feb 15, 2016, 08:33 AM »
A FISH WITH LEGS REALLY ??

Was a pretty cool catch man. It walked around my pop up for about 10 mins then jumped back in.
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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #315 on: Feb 15, 2016, 08:47 AM »
That walleye was delicious, 23 inches. Definitely  headed back to the cove. Not bad for my 1st trip.
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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #316 on: Feb 15, 2016, 08:52 AM »
Was a pretty cool catch man. It walked around my pop up for about 10 mins then jumped back in.

not a fish..salamander. the states largest and only found in CT river. not protected, you can have 2 as pets

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #317 on: Feb 15, 2016, 08:59 AM »
I have seen hundreds of them sunning themselves on the shallow rocks in the cove at ice out.  A fairly common by catch on The River.  Nasty little bastids with a face only a mother could love.

One I caught on a rod:







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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #318 on: Feb 15, 2016, 11:12 AM »
I have seen hundreds of them sunning themselves on the shallow rocks in the cove at ice out.  A fairly common by catch on The River.  Nasty little bastids with a face only a mother could love.

One I caught on a rod:





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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #319 on: Feb 15, 2016, 11:32 AM »
I have seen hundreds of them sunning themselves on the shallow rocks in the cove at ice out.  A fairly common by catch on The River.  Nasty little bastids with a face only a mother could love.

One I caught on a rod:




Interesting read on the "mudpuppy". No one is really sure how they ended up in the CT River, a couple theories are escaped lab experiments from a number of the Amhearst area colleges, another is with the construction of the Erie Canal connecting the Hudson to the St Lawrence River system.

http://northernwoodlands.org/outside_story/article/the-great-mudpuppy-mystery
 

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #320 on: Feb 15, 2016, 11:51 AM »
My Barton's Cove check list. Seriously if you see some big guy that just showed up in a black Ram trying to find the ice any help would be greatly appreciated  :)

1   Commit to first IS Finantics Bartons Cove Gathering
2   Fix all the birds nests on tip ups from last trip which the big fish were lost on
3   Organize gear so it looks like you have a clue on how to ice fish
4   Gain the confidence level at least I'll look good while getting skunked
5   Check all braid knots to the swivel and flouro
6   Stretch flouro leaders again, it is just fun to do, not needed mind you
7   Put a fresh coat of black sharpie on split shot weights. It is not needed but makes you feel cool.
8   Cut off all hooks and re-tie. Those massive 5-6" perch from last trip messed up the leaders
9   Take broken chair out of the truck that I brought for the last trip
10   Pack chair that works
11   Charge batteries for augur
12   Charge Deeper Water sonar
13   Charge battery charger since it is going to be so cold Deeper Water will probably die quick
14   Get off my ass and go buy the biggest heavies I can
15   Talk local bait shop guy into stocking suckers, his idea btw
16   Figure out how to tell wife I am going fishing……….. No check here…….
17   Hide the trash so I can tell wife that yes, I did go to the dump already
18   Get new stanley coffee thermos ready for coffee
19   Set alarm for 3 AM since at my age it'll take 45 minutes to find my truck in the dark

Walking on the water, throwing down some baits, and making new friends - PRICELESS!!!

I would say you checked off all the fishing related items. Too bad it wasn't a better day, but still nice to meet you.
Cheers,

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #321 on: Feb 15, 2016, 05:42 PM »
A fine looking bunch of coconuts! Awesome. I was out local and all I could think about was how the winds were hitting that cove and it brought me back to this Capt!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


Congratulations fellas!  wish there were more fish caught but, that's not always what its about!  :bow: :bow: :bow:




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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #322 on: Feb 15, 2016, 06:18 PM »
Pete uploaded a compilation of video and pics taken to the IceShanty Youtube chan, check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqzg_lh2OME
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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #323 on: Feb 15, 2016, 06:18 PM »
So not until next year?
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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #324 on: Feb 15, 2016, 06:55 PM »
Pete uploaded a compilation of video and pics taken to the IceShanty Youtube chan, check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqzg_lh2OME

i really like the accoustic version of Radioactive, whos the artist?

Great work on the channel guys

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #325 on: Feb 15, 2016, 06:59 PM »
Pete uploaded a compilation of video and pics taken to the IceShanty Youtube chan, check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jqzg_lh2OME

That is very cool. Thanks Pete and Will, great meeting you guys and will defiantly drop you a line if I am heading out that way again before ice out. It was a lot of fun!

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #326 on: Feb 15, 2016, 07:42 PM »
Cool with the videos. When I figure out how to I'll add some. Pike trip coming up this weekend on Champlain. Hopefully get a vid of a monsta on the Nor easter
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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #327 on: Feb 15, 2016, 07:55 PM »
Cool with the videos. When I figure out how to I'll add some. Pike trip coming up this weekend on Champlain. Hopefully get a vid of a monsta on the Nor easter
yesss that would be cool! I tried to get my friends to plan a trip to champlain 2 years in a row and it just never came together. I'm gonna have to beg shanty members to let me tag along soon! Never been! Like the cove. Sooner then later for both I hope!

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #328 on: Feb 15, 2016, 08:56 PM »
A fine looking bunch of coconuts! Awesome. I was out local and all I could think about was how the winds were hitting that cove and it brought me back to this Capt!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:


Congratulations fellas!  wish there were more fish caught but, that's not always what its about!  :bow: :bow: :bow:

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Re: *POSTPONED* 10th Annual Bartons Cove Gathering *New Date Feb 13*
« Reply #329 on: Feb 15, 2016, 09:00 PM »
Seemed like you guys hung in there and got some fish. Congrats to Tomcatoak on that nice walleye.
Capt. technically there was a pike that was caught. ;)
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