Author Topic: How many years ya been ice fishin'? (Read 15594 times)

holeinhide · « **Reply #60 on:** Dec 09, 2007, 08:12 PM »

21 years for me but I am only counting from the first time my dad let me pick the lake and the spot to fish. my son's are 17 and 12 and they have been ice fishing since birth but they don't get to pick the spot or the lake yet.

Now I know why it took my dad 20 years to let me pick a spot

rchaze60 · « **Reply #61 on:** Dec 09, 2007, 08:17 PM »

this is my first year

IceBalls · « **Reply #62 on:** Dec 09, 2007, 08:40 PM »

Started in 1962, let's see, that makes.....OMG!!!!!.....ALMOST 48 yEARS!!!! tHOUGHT i'D BE DEAD BY NOW!!!

calvin21 · « **Reply #63 on:** Dec 09, 2007, 08:49 PM »

4th or 5th year now.

GAMBELL · « **Reply #64 on:** Dec 09, 2007, 08:49 PM »

22 years.

crappiekid24 · « **Reply #65 on:** Dec 09, 2007, 09:39 PM »

This will be my 2nd year on the ice!

amortec · « **Reply #66 on:** Dec 09, 2007, 10:10 PM »

Really had to stop and think about this .... probably went out with Grandpa, must be 48 or 49 years ... boy have things changed...... thanks for the memory's !

captain54 · « **Reply #67 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 04:11 AM »

This will be number 47 if we get ice here Pa.

IceRover · « **Reply #68 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 05:58 AM »

Quote from: amortec on Dec 09, 2007, 10:10 PM

Really had to stop and think about this .... probably went out with Grandpa, must be 48 or 49 years ... boy have things changed...... thanks for the memory's !

Man, talk about experience! If you totaled up the years offered by these replies alone you are talking many, many, many years of ice fishing knowledge. Reading along here and enjoying your comments strongly brings back memories of years past especially of our departed family, and friend fishing buddies. We lost one of our regular crew a few years back and now we have him and other loved ones with us is spirit each and every trip that we make. By discussing what they would have to say or do in any given situation keeps them close to our hearts and sure to be remembered till it is our time to join them. Rehashing their antics from time to time always brings a smile to our faces and to us that is what it's all about, good times and that's what ice fishing does for us. Really enjoy reading all of your replies and I thank you for sharing your thoughts & participating together.

scavengerj · « **Reply #69 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 06:27 AM »

Flash_King · « **Reply #70 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 07:44 AM »

let's see-1st went out with my father and uncle in 1952 on a local pond -55years

Kodiakman · « **Reply #71 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 08:55 AM »

I went out a few times with my dad when I was younger but really just picked it back up about 4 years ago.

btechvft70 · « **Reply #72 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 09:10 AM »

I have been fisdhing the hardwater for about 15 years started out with my grandfather useing old homemade wooden tipups in the past 5 or 6 years I have upgrading to all the modern day equipment.

fish boy · « **Reply #73 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 09:16 AM »

31 yrs i'll have to dig out a pick of me pullin eyes from Oneida at age 6 and post it.

eyehunter · « **Reply #74 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 04:21 PM »

I started icefshing 51 years ago and bought my first auger in 1969 WOW been a long time. Started my son when he was 3 ,lost a lot of skimmers those first years but wouldnt change it for anything

irishjigger · « **Reply #75 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 05:33 PM »

Not enough to quit!!!

Tainterslayer · « **Reply #76 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 05:45 PM »

Ever since I was a little kid (going with my dad)
Going by myself, this is my 3rd year now

irishjigger · « **Reply #77 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 05:56 PM »

If you went with your father as a kid ,you are never fishing alone !!

djkruszewski · « **Reply #78 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 05:59 PM »

i have been on the hard water for 7 years. actually enjoy it more than open water fishing.

Quack_Attack · « **Reply #79 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 06:15 PM »

Well ya know yer gettin' old when something like this happens.

About 5 years ago I was ice fishin' on a local lake, the bite was slow, so I had my eye on these two old retired guys sittin' about 10 yds to my left, just in case they started catching more fish than I was, I wanted to know why. When this young feller approaches me from the right and says, "I noticed you were catchin' a few fish and I can't seem to get a bite" Well, I gave the lad a few pointers and he thanked me and as he turned to walk away I heard him say, "My dad always told me to pay attetion to you Old Timers".

First thing that came to my mind was that those two old guys I been watchin' must be ancient.

When I went to work the next day I told everyone the story and that I was now an officially an "Old Timer".

Heck, I wasn't even 60 yet!

Fishalot · « **Reply #80 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 06:31 PM »

Started 46yrs. ago before augers,shacks and snowmobiles were needed to go fishing. My dad would take the whole family out on the ice for a day of fishing. There would be five kids and mom and dad,he would chisel the holes use homemade traps and we had great fun. I still remember the open fire cooking hotdogs and hot cornchowder and hotcoco.

esox13 · « **Reply #81 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 08:24 PM »

32 years and still am as excited to go as I was the first day.

Rangerkev · « **Reply #82 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 08:59 PM »

This will be my 4th year ice fishing. Hoping to get some done soon.

NAD42 · « **Reply #83 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 10:34 PM »

about 35 or so...this could be my last if I end up in the drink...on....THE KING!!

frozencanuck · « **Reply #84 on:** Dec 10, 2007, 10:47 PM »

Started when I was 8 years old in Manitoba. Froze my toes quite a few times because I was always waiting for the next bite. I am now 28 years old and I can afford the good winter boots so my toes don't freeze.

skulldugary · « **Reply #85 on:** Dec 11, 2007, 06:40 AM »

Don't really know for sure but it has to be close to 40 years....

rvz · « **Reply #86 on:** Dec 11, 2007, 06:51 AM »

Starting my seventh year on the ice. I have a former co-worker (and now fishing companion) to thank for that. My friends and family think I'm nuts. All I tell them is "don't knock it until you've tried it" and they are more than welcome to join me anytime.

Fish_Tko · « **Reply #87 on:** Dec 11, 2007, 07:27 AM »

started at 2 years old with grandpa, so 30 years.

snelly · « **Reply #88 on:** Dec 11, 2007, 07:34 AM »

As near as I can figure 32yrs.

maineduckhunter · « **Reply #89 on:** Dec 11, 2007, 09:20 AM »

I'm 29 now......and I've been ice fishing since I was about 5.

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Author Topic: How many years ya been ice fishin'? (Read 15594 times)

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