Author Topic: Got out lastnight (Read 2836 times)

swidnica · « **on:** Dec 14, 2016, 07:08 AM »

Found a lake in Northern Kent County last night that I was able to get out and fish on . There was three inches of white honeycomb . I had a inflatable queen size air mattress to keep me off the ice and my sons wave board to use as a extra floatation device but the ice held up great and will only get better .

bluegillJake · « **Reply #1 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 07:55 AM »

Which lake was it? I live in the GR area and I'm looking for this coming weekend. -Thnx

Gills-only · « **Reply #2 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 07:58 AM »

Good luck with that question on early ice !!!

DaveSS1 · « **Reply #3 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 08:15 AM »

That's great! How was the fishing?

Jake - I doubt he will disclose that as it doesn't sounds very solid and probably doesn't need 50 guys blowing it up.

I am trying my best to be patient the next few days and perhaps by the weekend we will have more fishable ice. I have been patiently waiting but have gotten a few confirmed reports from friends that I do/have fished with: 1 in Calhoun, 2 in clare, 1 misaukee, 1 Montcalm, and 1 Mecosta co. Reports were from 1.5-4" of white/mix ice. A lot of other rumors/posts floating around. I am still seeing open water or shelf ice at best here in Ottawa/Kent Co. but a few miles can make a big difference. If I don't have too much work to do this weekend, I may be heading out Sunday morning, perhaps 1-2 hours North of town to check things out.

DR.SPECKLER · « **Reply #4 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 08:18 AM »

yeah in waiting..2 or 3 inches of white snow ice which is the weakest form of ice is asking for a cold dunk.

bluegillJake · « **Reply #5 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 09:17 AM »

I understand not giving the lake name, just looking for a more specific area. Trying to figure out how far north I need to go, Kent Co. is a long county. I know there are lakes in Wexford & Traverse counties, but not sure I will be able to get that far north this weekend.

Gills-only · « **Reply #6 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 09:32 AM »

I live by the state line and was fishing yesterday, take ur spud!!

RealityCheck · « **Reply #7 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 11:30 AM »

Classic! I actually spit out my sandwich reading this thread. Finding good first ice takes time. And intelligence. Stay frosty my friends.

DickTate · « **Reply #8 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 01:24 PM »

Was that lake nunya by the nunya dam

Gills-only · « **Reply #9 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 01:30 PM »

Made about 1 1/2" last nite

fishinagain · « **Reply #10 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 01:36 PM »

Quote from: DickTate on Dec 14, 2016, 01:24 PM

Was that lake nunya by the nunya dam

HAHAHA!.... Business!

Firefightertom32 · « **Reply #11 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 01:41 PM »

Web Lake

compli123 · « **Reply #12 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 02:13 PM »

Quote from: Gills-only on Dec 14, 2016, 07:58 AM

Good luck with that question on early ice !!!

Yeah. Wait until Saturday on Houghton. Shouldn't matter tho, by Saturday we be fishin ever-where

swidnica · « **Reply #13 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 08:20 PM »

The lake was in the Sparta area , I didn't get any fish since I did not have a fish finder .

mazak730 · « **Reply #14 on:** Dec 14, 2016, 08:37 PM »

Quote from: Firefightertom32 on Dec 14, 2016, 01:41 PM

Web Lake

i know where WEB lake is! LOL

Gills-only · « **Reply #15 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 04:08 AM »

Quote from: swidnica on Dec 14, 2016, 08:20 PM

The lake was in the Sparta area , I didn't get any fish since I did not have a fish finder .

. They don't catch the fish for you.

swidnica · « **Reply #16 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 06:03 AM »

okay , wasn't going to waste time fishing if I couldn't see if there were fish below me , I was just glad to find ice I can walk out on . I'll be going out this afternoon with my fish finder .

Go Lions!!!! · « **Reply #17 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 09:51 AM »

I don't even own a fish finder...I didn't realize I was wasting my time all these years

Just kidding...I know they are helpful...but definitely not necessary to catch fish in most situations.

bluegillJake · « **Reply #18 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 09:53 AM »

Thanks for the intel, swidnica, that helps. Good to know I could stay that close. I have heard a report there is some ice on a couple Rockford lakes too. After the cold tonight I'm sure most them will be walkable. Happy hunting everyone.

swidnica · « **Reply #19 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 11:46 AM »

I do agree but my situation was that it was 4 A.M. , it was very cold , the ice was not the safest even though I had a blow up mattress to use as a raft and I brought along some moonshine , just wanted to try real quick with minimal moving around . I hope to get out on my favorite lake this afternoon if the ice is safe and getting some perch .

netminder34 · « **Reply #20 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 12:21 PM »

4am and Moonshine that explains a lot, LOL.

fishinagain · « **Reply #21 on:** Dec 15, 2016, 01:43 PM »

Hahaha, not trying to bash you at all for trying, but the story keeps getting funnier by the post. First it was a air mattress and a wave board, now we have the moonshine too! Sounds like a day of tubing down the mighty Muskegon LOL!

swidnica · « **Reply #22 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 01:34 AM »

Went to the same lake and landed 10 crappies and lost three , 4 to 5 inches of white ice . you know you found a honey hole if you know you will have a bite when your taking a leak .

bradh86 · « **Reply #23 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 03:46 AM »

Quote from: swidnica on Dec 16, 2016, 01:34 AM

Went to the same lake and landed 10 crappies and lost three , 4 to 5 inches of white ice . you know you found a honey hole if you know you will have a bite when your taking a leak .

Thought that was the only way to get a bite.

iceman10 · « **Reply #24 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 06:39 AM »

Well I finally got out , went by Web lake and way tooooo many guys there for me ! I drove around & checked a few spots & ended up finding 3" on Lard lake . I caught a few bluegill & one nice walleye , great to get out ! I will keep an eye on this thread 😎

compli123 · « **Reply #25 on:** Dec 16, 2016, 08:11 AM »

Quote from: compli123 on Dec 14, 2016, 02:13 PM

Yeah. Wait until Saturday on Houghton. Shouldn't matter tho, by Saturday we be fishin ever-where

Quoting my own quote! Just saw the 6-10" snow in the forcast for Sat/Sat night. Please God, let this one go around us!

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Author Topic: Got out lastnight (Read 2836 times)